Liora: "I hate humans! I hate, hate them! I lived in a village full of demis. We lived in peace. But then the humans appeared… they killed us, hanged us… The soldier who was there… assaulted my mother right in front of my eyes… Then he pushed his fingers into her eyes and pressed until her head burst… then it was my big sister's turn… Then they took the young girls… they sold me as a prostitute… They stole my honor… my body! I will make them regret it… especially him… the Big Bad Wolf… I will make sure children, women, and men suffer the same as I did!"
"Mmmmmmm."
Liora: "Well… what do you say? As you can see… even though I'm a woman… I can still abuse you."
She lifted his chin.
Liora: "What do you think Cut your genitals, hmm? Sorry… but I hate human men… even more… You people assaulted my mother right in front of my eyes. Among us demis, sexual abuse is a disgusting crime… but among you humans, apparently it's not, as long as it isn't humans, right?"
She shoved her hand into his mouth and ripped out half his tongue.
"SPLASH!"
"Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!"
Liora: "What are you doing here in this forest, hunter? Hmm? You killed the poor wolf's mother…"
"B… p-please… please…"
Liora: "Hehehe… hehe… I'm only doing what you did to us back then. I like tormenting my enemies… I'm sadistic… I learned it from your kind, your accent. Demis don't speak like humans, not properly at least… but look at me, I speak fluently… alright then… what next…"
She held his chin again.
Liora: "You have pretty eyes… What happens if I…"
"SPLASH!"
"Aaaaaaaargh!"
"SPLASH!"
"Aaaaaaaargh!"
Liora: "Do you want to see my contract partner?"
A dark figure appeared behind her, with a white face and dark eyes.
Liora: "The bringer of misfortune, Pechtina… you want to kill me, right? You hate me, don't—"
He attacked her with his teeth and bit into her neck.
Liora: "Aaargh!"
He tore her throat open.
"Hahh… hahh… ugh."
Liora: "Hahahahahaha."
She stood up. Her throat regenerated.
Liora: "That doesn't work. Want me to show you something, Pechtina? Decapitate me and cut me apart."
He decapitated her.
"Ugh…"
"SPLASH!"
Her body regenerated. The organs reconnected, then the flesh… then she stood up, and her eyes and skin formed again.
Liora: "I can't die, Pechtina. It makes sure I come back to life… and in exchange, another living being dies. Of course, a human… that's how I made my contract with him. Child, woman, or man… it doesn't matter."
Meanwhile
"Hey… darling… time to wake up… huh?!"
He lay dead on the ground, mouth wide open.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!"
Back to Liora
Liora: "Hehehehe…"
"Ugh…"
Liora: "So… where were we?"
Meanwhile
Now back to Diego, Kisa, Nacht, Charlotte, and Mona. The Sleeping Man… apparently the final guardian of the Forbidden Library. His figure caused fear: only body and neck, a chain at his throat holding his head.
The Sleeping Man: "How dare you disturb my beautiful sleep… you brats…"
Diego: "Ugh…"
Kisa: "Something… isn't right…"
Diego: "What do you mean?"
Nacht: "His… magiya…"
Charlotte: "What kind of monster… that's the magiya and aypa, the aura, of a monster…"
Mona: "One who has killed many people…"
Diego: "What are you talking about?"
Charlotte: "Normally there are four aura colors… green… violet… red… and blue… but his… is… dark… which means…"
Charlotte: "Temnaya Aypa… dark aura…"
Dark aura… you only get it if you've killed countless people… and if you are unbelievably evil.
The Sleeping Man: "Ήρθε η ώρα για την τελετή."
Mona: "Ugh…"
Diego: "What did he say?"
Charlotte: "I don't know."
Nacht: "Ugh…"
What is this feeling… like the hands of death are binding you?
Nacht: "Ugh…"
Ichabod: "Nacht… Nacht…"
Nacht: "What is— ugh."
Ichabod trembled. As if that wasn't enough, he stuttered.
Nacht: "Ichabod… (Ichabod is afraid?)"
Charlotte: "Ugh… Ronald?"
Ronald: "Oh… hahh… I'm scared… let's run, Charlotte… let's run!"
Mona: "Ugh…"
Even the four town musicians were afraid.
Mona: "What's going on?"
Charlotte: "I have never seen fairy tales be afraid of something… what kind of being is that?"
He stretched out his hand and played a kalimba, and he also carried an accordion.
(THRUM!)
He played—and suddenly a slash came toward Diego.
Diego: "Ugh."
Kisa: "Ugh…"
Charlotte: "What…"
Mona: "Huh…"
(SPLASH!)
Kisa: "Urk… blearggh!"
Mona: "Ugh…"
Diego: "What are you doing?!"
Charlotte: "Master… Nacht…"
Nacht: "Ugh…"
Nacht pierced Kisa's chest with his hand—his hand came out through her front.
Kisa: "Blearggh!"
Diego: "Ugh…"
Nacht: "Kill… I have to… kill Kisa… all of you…"
Then he stabbed Mona and Diego too.
(DUM!)
Mona: "Hey, what are you— urk!"
Diego started choking her.
Mona: "Urk…"
(DUM!)
He played the kalimba again.
Charlotte: "Urk…"
Diego hurt her with his other hand, grabbed her head, and slammed it into the ground.
(CRACK!)
The Sleeping Man: "Hmm…"
(DRAM!)
This time the accordion.
Charlotte: "Ugh… huh… I… I can't see."
Mona: "Ugh… what is happening… why… why can't I hear anything?"
Nacht: "Ugh… I… can't move my foot."
Kisa: "And I can't move my hands…"
Diego: "I can't feel my nose."
(THRUM!)
Suddenly the shape of the Forbidden Library changed. It flipped. Charlotte couldn't see, so she fell.
Charlotte: "Aaaaaaagh!"
(CRACK!)
Charlotte: "Urk… gahhh…"
(THRUM!)
The building changed again—this time it became completely warm.
Kisa: "It's… it's too warm…"
In Marco Polo's books, he described the Sleeping Man, the Singer, as a horrifying creature… one that can control the entire Forbidden Library.
Charlotte: "Hahh…"
Mona: "Ghhh…"
The Sleeping Man: "Hahhh…"
Suddenly music echoed everywhere—no… a symphony.
(ROAAAAAAAAAR!)
The screams of monsters… Charlotte heard it… but she still couldn't see.
Charlotte: "Ugh…"
She got up fast.
Charlotte: "Huh…"
A figure stood in front of her. She could feel its breath on her cheek, then tentacles held her.
Charlotte: "Ugh… gahhh…"
And it dragged her into a river.
Mona: "Charlotte— ugh!"
She saw a hand appear in front of her, coming out of the wall.
"Grrrrr."
Mona: "Ah… what a mess."
It grabbed her and pulled her into the wall.
Nacht: "What's happening… are you there? Hello?"
Something grabbed his hand and pulled him through a door.
Nacht: "Ugh… what a shitty day…"
Diego: "So… it's just me left… what—"
"ROAR."
Diego: "Yeah… yeah… just take me already…"
(SWOOSH!)
It really took him.
Meanwhile with Charlotte
Charlotte: "Mmm… bbbb…"
The tentacles dragged her deeper until she finally landed somewhere.
Charlotte: "Ugh… (cough) (cough)"
(SPLASH!)
Charlotte: "Where am I…?"
In an empty room. She still couldn't see.
"Grrr… welcome… human."
Charlotte: "Who are you… what do you want?"
"I am Yendora, the guardian of the lake of the library."
Charlotte: "There are more?"
Yendora: "You could say that… but we only come when Ludwig calls us."
Charlotte: "Who is Ludwig?"
Charlotte couldn't see, but she felt she was in another room. It smelled and sounded like water.
Yendora: "Ludwig Van Beernhoven… is the Sleeping Man."
Charlotte: "That name… that's the name of one of the most famous composers."
About 200 years ago there was a composer named Ludwig von Beethoven. He was known for his symphonies, loved by all the rich. But there were jealous people. One of them was a woman who took her own life because people didn't want to hear her symphony. She cursed Beethoven so he could no longer hear. But that was only the beginning. She also cursed his symphony, and because of that, the king at the time, Thedor the Third of Wunderturm, died. People blamed Beethoven and wanted to behead him. But he fled, and since then nobody has heard of him. One thing is certain: he was furious and wanted revenge.
Charlotte: "Why is the most famous composer here in the Forbidden Library?"
Yendora: "Who knows… anyway, we come only when he calls us. We are the five sub-guardians. Each of us takes something. I took your sight. You are blind. And you must defeat me. But you won't manage it."
Charlotte: "Don't underestimate me. I have someone who can help me… Minni, Fifi!"
The two dolls appeared.
Charlotte: "Minni, Fifi… be my eyes."
Minni: "Minni, Minni, of course."
Fifi: "Fifi… okay."
Yendora: "I like you, human woman. What is your name?"
Charlotte: "Charlotte Eichenwalde."
Yendora: "Hehehe… I see…"
He stood up. He had a spear.
Yendora: "If you win, I give you your sight back."
Charlotte: "Hahh."
Yendora: "Alright."
He stood up, holding a spear.
Yendora: "If you win, I will give you back your sense of sight."
Charlotte: "Hahh."
Yendora: "Very well."
Meanwhile
Kisa: "What is wrong with my hands Where am I"
"Hehehe."
A figure appeared. It was a large dark shape with the horns of a moose.
"I am a Wendigo. My name is Herth. I became a Wendigo when I ate the flesh of my wife."
Kisa: "Ghhhh."
Herth: "Hehehe. When you eat human flesh, you become a Wendigo. And the more you eat, the stronger we become. You cannot use your hands. That is Yendora's doing. Even if you defeat us, you will never reach the Sleeping Man."
Kisa: "Oh really Hahh."
Herth: "Hmm"
Her fairy tale appeared. Grimm Hansel and Gretel.
Herth: "That will not work."
Kisa: "Sorry to tell you this, but I do not only have gloves. I also have shoes."
The shoes appeared.
Kisa: "And I can fight with those too."
Meanwhile with Nacht
Nacht: "Damn it Ichabod. Why were you shaking like that."
Ichabod: "Nacht. That thing was evil. As if it was made purely from hatred. Hatred toward humans."
Nacht: "You could still help me. How am I supposed to fight if I cannot use my legs."
Ichabod: "Calm down, Nacht."
"Yes exactly. Calm down. Listen to it."
A monster appeared.
Nacht: "Hmm"
"My name is Frankenstein. Pleased to meet you, son of Zephyr."
Nacht: "You know my family."
Frankenstein: "Of course. After all, I was built by your kind."
Nacht: "Ugh."
Frankenstein: "Hehehe."
Meanwhile with Mona
Mona: "Ghhh. Where am I."
"I greet you, Lady Musician."
Mona: "Huh"
She saw a female figure. The lower half consisted only of bones, skin and flesh beneath.
Paimon: "My name is Paimon."
She emerged from the wall. She had six eyes, a small nose, large eyes, long rose colored hair and six hands.
Paimon: "I am also called the Princess of Eyes."
Mona: "I cannot hear you. Hehe."
Paimon: "Ah yes. Yendora took your sense of hearing. No matter. You can read my lips."
Mona: "Mhm."
Paimon: "Good. Listen. I dislike killing children. But my master, the Sleeping Man, ordered it. I do not wish to disappoint him. Please do not take it personally and let me make this quick."
Mona pulled out her fairy tale. Grimm The Town Musicians of Bremen.
Mona: "Sorry. But I do not want to die."
Paimon: "Hahh. I feared this. Very well then."
She took on a serious expression. Words appeared in her eyes. One said death, one desire, one contempt, one only said die, and the last two said torture and suffering. She stretched out her hands.
Paimon: "…"
Suddenly the entire room was filled with eyes.
Paimon: "Then I have no choice."
Meanwhile
Liora: "What is wrong with you."
"Urk."
The hunter was at his limit. Liora had abused him all day.
Liora: "Come on. Do you not like my body I have a good figure. Oh dear. Or is it because I tore out your kidney."
"Urk Please kill me."
Liora: "That is exactly what my mother said when she was abused."
She was clothed, but still.
Liora: "Hahahaha. Amusing. At least for me. You were a nice prey."
She looked at him. He was dead.
Liora: "Well. You were good prey."
Meanwhile with Diego
Diego: "Hey Kisa Nacht Mona Charlotte Anyone"
"Greetings, Wolf."
A voice spoke. He turned around. Someone stood there wearing a coat and a hood that covered his face. He had three faces on one head.
"My name is Jellson. Jellson. Keleron."
Diego: "How do you know that I am the Wolf."
Jellson: "Simple. I can read the aura of living beings."
Diego: "Where are the others Where are Kisa Nacht Charlotte and Mona."
Jellson: "You must get past me. I warn you. I may not look like much, but I am strong. You are in the Dark Forest of the library. Even if you escape, you will not reach the Sleeping Man. I am sorry. You are children, but I must obey his orders. For Theresa Kafka."
Thus everyone now had a fight of their own.
He attacked. Diego quickly transformed into a wolf.
Jellson: "Good reaction, Wolf."
Diego: "Get out of my way."
Jellson: "Sorry. I cannot."
They fought. Jellson summoned a wall. Diego broke through it.
Jellson: "You should know there are many wolf forms. The stronger wolf. The faster wolf. The great wolf. And above all the Big Bad Wolf. It seems you can only use the faster one."
Diego: "Belle, is he right."
Belle appeared and smiled.
Belle: "Yes."
Diego: "Then give me the stronger one."
Belle: "That is impossible. You must form a contract first."
Belle: "You must kill and eat a living being. An animal is enough."
Belle: "You may only use this form once per day."
Jellson whistled. A deer appeared.
Jellson: "Go on. Kill it."
Diego hesitated.
Belle: "Do it."
They repeated it again and again.
Diego killed the deer and ate its flesh.
He began to transform, growing stronger and larger.
Diego: "Rrrr."
Jellson: "Good boy."
The battle intensified. Diego grew stronger with every strike, every bite.
Jellson: "The more flesh and blood you consume, the stronger you become."
Diego rushed him. Jellson could not dodge in time.
Jellson: "Finally. I am free."
He fell dead, smiling.
Diego returned to human form.
Diego: "Did I just kill someone I did not want this."
Meanwhile with Charlotte
Charlotte: "Minni Fifi. Be my eyes. Tell me where he is."
Yendora attacked with a spear.
Charlotte used magic. She was struck. The spear pierced her chest.
Yendora mocked her weakness, her hatred, her lack of control.
The poison forced her to awaken her Vinka form.
She transformed in violet light and rose again.
The fight continued fiercely until Charlotte struck him down.
Yendora fell.
Yendora: "You are strong. And beautiful."
Charlotte: "I am still a minor."
Yendora: "I see. Forgive me."
Her sight returned.
Yendora: "Your friends will regain their senses as well once the other guardians fall."
He closed his eyes.
Yendora: "You are welcome."
And he died.
Meanwhile with Kisa
Herth weakened. He cried like a child.
Kisa realized he truly was just a child who became a Wendigo.
She comforted him instead of killing him.
He transformed into a human boy with gray hair and green eyes.
Herth: "Your hands are warm."
Kisa: "I am just a human."
She promised to take him with her.
Meanwhile with Nacht
Frankenstein revealed the war crimes of Zephyr and the dark fairy Frau Holle.
Nacht confessed his suffering and desire to die.
Frankenstein and the spirits chose death.
Nacht killed them and regained his legs.
Meanwhile with Mona
Mona fought Paimon, discovering her weakness was her eyes.
Paimon allowed herself to be defeated.
She healed Mona and asked for a song.
Mona played a lullaby.
The entire room changed.
Everyone returned to the library.
The Sleeping Man attacked again using time reversal.
They discovered his weakness was his ears.
Together they destroyed his instruments.
The Sleeping Man screamed in agony.
Suddenly Two Ages appeared.
Two Ages: "You have failed."
She sliced him in two.
Then her form changed.
Two Ages: "The guardians have failed. Then I will kill you myself."
She transformed, wings like a butterfly, four heads, four arms.
Two Ages: "Hahahaha. You Cinder Tales are dead."
She attacked them, but then the singing man stepped out.He released a powerful, metallic sound that knocked her to the ground. She was dead.