Napping Princess Page #6

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because life may seem

long, but it truly isn't.

Do you really think life is that short?

Yes, I'm afraid I do.

If you don't mind, why do you think that?

'Cause to me it always feels like, well,

there's still so much ahead

that I still got to worry about.

I had a rebellious daughter

who passed away young.

That's when I learned

there's never as much time

as one thinks.

Please tell me, what

was your daughter like?

She was only a little bit

older than you are now.

She was on track to succeed

me as Chairperson one day.

She attended a top American university.

She was very much an exceptional daughter.

(somber music)

People want a sense of control

in driving their own cars;

to feel some sense of

power in their lives.

So who would ever want a

car that drives itself?

It's true.

That might have been how most people

felt about it in the past.

But now times are changing

while we stagnate.

Software technology is taking the lead

in this industry as the

movement in self-driving cars

has progressed.

This is already a global trend.

When engineers are made to bow down

before software programmers,

that's when this industry

of ours will be finished.

Then this company has

no vision or strategy.

Just memories of past glories

and a future of in-fighting.

WITH HEARTS UNITED, WE CAN FLY

And Chairman, if I may

offer one last thought,

we should live up to our company motto.

That's why it's so important,

we must slay the Colossus.

Huh?

I'll see to it with my

own hands if I must.

(questing music)

You better go and help him.

You really had me worried for a while.

I was wondering when you were going to say

you were his granddaughter.

Hold on.

How'd you get here?

All Grand Inquisitors

receive a corporate jet.

That plane belongs to the King himself.

Quit acting like it's yours!

(snickers)

What is going on?

We were talking but he

didn't recognize me.

Why is that?

Despite how he may appear

your father is a man of his word.

He kept his promise all these years

and never once contacted the king again,

and made it all the easier to keep

my actions hidden from his majesty.

This is my doing.

I should have believed in

the power of magic sooner.

He did?

All right, I got it.

Yeah, we're working on it now.

This isn't good.

Kokone managed to meet

the chairman after all

but Watanabe showed up and

he somehow grabbed her away.

What?

Uncle Momo!

Hey there, Morio.

What are you doing out here?

It doesn't matter.

Kokone's in trouble!

I see.

Your self-driving demo

cars still aren't ready yet

and that's why Watanabe

suddenly needs Ikumi's program.

Right.

But all of this has been

Watanabe's idea alone.

I promise the chairman

never knew a thing about it.

It doesn't change a thing.

It doesn't mean I should get

involved with the company.

- [Man] I understand how you feel but...

You were able to finish what she started

without help from any of us.

No matter how you look at it,

it's quite an accomplishment.

But that said, isn't keeping

all of that technology

for yourself the exact same thing

as what that bastard Watanabe is doing?

(somber music)

So, how exactly do you think

you're gonna take over all of Heartland?

At this point every

last one of Heartland's

precious Engine Heads have

been completely destroyed.

What?

Yet only an Engine Head that

acts by the grace of magic

has the power necessary

for defeating the Colossus.

Yeah, so?

But if there aren't any Engine Heads left

then what good is it to

steal the magic tablet

in the first place?

With this, my secret weapon!

All of Heartland will belong to me.

With the King's Engine Heads destroyed

I'll be the one that saves this kingdom.

I shall emerge to defeat the Colossus

and the people will revere me.

Then I shall become the brand new king

at long last--

You phony!

You were lying right to the king's face

this entire time, you big--

I'll stop at nothing to claim that useless

old man's throne.

Quit being so immature.

I suppose I'm through with you.

My fear was of Ancien and her magic,

but with her out of the way

I suppose you may simply run along.

Not until you let go of the tablet!

Like this?

Close one, whew.

How mean!

Did your parents teach

you nothing, you jerk!

Why you rude, relentless little vermin!

What is all this commotion?

Explain yourself this instant, Bewan!

Actually, sire, the girl is an intruder

and I was attempting to apprehend her.

And that?

How do you explain that Engine Head?

I thought it wise to

keep this one in reserve

just in case the need should arise.

Bring that girl to me right now.

(loud rumbling)

(screaming)

Kokone!

(indistinct chatter)

Hey, do you know what's going on?

I've only heard rumors but

I think some girl is in trouble

in that building up in the 13th floor.

Move it!

Out of the way.

Come on!

Let us through!

Now what's going on?

It's Kokone!

She must be dreaming again!

Huh?

Kokone!

Morio, we need to control

the Engine Head right now

so I gotta take this, okay?

Don't get the wrong idea.

I'm only here to save my daughter.

Now you needn't go worrying

about one mere commoner, sire.

What's most important is

getting you to safety.

Seize this man immediately!

No, no.

Sire, I...

You damn fool!

How much longer did you

think you could deceive me?

I gave Ikumi that doll.

I gave it to her myself years ago!

But, sire, all of your grand designs

have now fallen through.

Give up the crown and give it to me.

Our first priority is protecting this land

from the Colossus.

The rest we can discuss later.

Now take him away!

(loud rumbling)

(footsteps ringing)

And so with hearts united,

we could even fly through the skies!

(loud rumbling)

(pained groaning)

(screaming)

(dramatic music)

Kokone, I'm so sorry.

You're in danger because of me!

But who?

Who could be piloting that machine?

Amazing!

Morio.

That Engine Head, is my dad the pilot?

Yeah, and Uncle Momo is beating the crap

out of that monster.

That Engine Head belongs to me alone

which means the fate of the kingdom

lies with me as well.

Bewan, what is that?

Hey stop!

He's up building a curse!

(dramatic music)

THE SELF-DRIVING PROGRAM FAILS

Haha!

(wings flapping)

(fire blazing)

What's happening now?

If I can't rule over

Heartland, then no one can.

I'd sooner watch it all burn!

(maniacal laughing)

You traitor!

Come on, dad.

Kokone!

(laughs) Everything will burn!

(maniacal laughing)

(grunting)

ENTER PASSWORD:

Kokone, I need that magic spell!

Dammit!

(engine whirring up)

Dad!

What am I supposed to do now?

Kokone.

Oh yeah.

With hearts united we can

even fly through the skies.

Engine Head.

Please carry out the

hopes of my mom and dad.

Save the kingdom of Heartland.

And send!

(grunting)

(loud explosion)

Now fly!

Engine Head, fly!

(questing music)

(panting)

(Joy screaming)

(bats screeching)

Something's wrong up there.

Do you think that maybe

he doesn't have a way to get back down?

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