Gran and the crew wonder why there is no military presence in the city. The Black Knight answers their questions, but this enrages Katalina.
Katalina
We really haven't seen any trace of soldiers in the city. What is going on?
Katalina
There have been so many monsters but zero soldiers since we've landed.
Katalina
And ordinarily you'd expect soldiers to take care of any that make their way through the streets.
Black Knight
Any troops that are stationed here now aren't here for the city's protection.
Black Knight
At least it's not the city's people they're protecting—but rather it's the city's secrets.
Black Knight
Which is also the true purpose of the battleships circling the island. Not only do they prevent anyone from trespassing, they keep anyone from leaving.
Lyria
How awful... So the people here...
Black Knight
They can't leave this island. At least not without the empire's permission.
Black Knight
That being said, I've never heard of such permission having ever been granted.
Katalina
Are you suggesting the empire has just abandoned the people of this city? Left them to survive with no support?
Black Knight
...
Black Knight
Yes. There's no reason to make excuses.
Katalina
You heartless—
Black Knight
If denouncing me in such a way will help you feel better, go ahead.
Black Knight
But there is something that I must see done. Whatever the cost.
Black Knight
No matter how important the sacrifice, it will be worth it in the end.
Lyria
Black Knight...
Black Knight
I've decided to continue moving no matter what. For Orchis.
Black Knight
I'm willing to lose anything for that goal. My pride, my peace, my memories—even my own life.
Eugen apologizes for the tension caused by the Black Knight, prompting Rosetta to lecture him on his true role as a parent.
Black Knight
...
Katalina
...
Rackam
Sheesh, what's with this tension? It's been this way since we left Amalthea.
Vyrn
You ain't kiddin'.
Io
Obviously. We're stuck with the Black Knight after all.
Io
But it seems like Katalina's got the most on her mind... Sigh... It's so awkward now.
Eugen
Well, it's just... Sorry about my daughter...
Rosetta
No need for apologies. She made her own path.
Eugen
Even so—I'm her father.
Rosetta
So that means you have to take responsibility for everything she's done?
Rosetta
She took over a country, carried out invasions, and caused many lives to be lost.
Rosetta
Even if she didn't directly do these things, like the archduke would suggest, well...
Rosetta
She certainly didn't stop them from happening. She left so many people out to dry. Will you atone for her crimes?
Eugen
That's not what I meant...
Rosetta
Hehe. Sorry for teasing you.
Rosetta
But you know the Black Knight is no longer a child.
Rosetta
In fact she hasn't been a child for quite some time. It seems silly to try parenting her now that she's accomplished so much.
Rosetta
Well whether her accomplishments were for better or worse, she's experienced enough to be an adult several times over.
Eugen
...
Rosetta
Once you've recognized that, there's one more thing you should be doing as her father, isn't there?
Eugen
Aye... Maybe you're right...
Rackam
Rosetta, I keep tryin' to figure you out, but who are you really?
Rackam
Givin' life advice like that—don't tell me you're actually older than Eugen?
Rosetta
Didn't you ever learn that it's rude to ask a lady her age? Hehe, the nerve...
Rosetta
A woman's grace increases for every secret she keeps safe, Io. Keep that in mind!
Io
O-okay...
Rosetta
Good answer. Everyone, let's continue forward to save that little maiden in distress.
33: A Curious Team 
