Episode 21: Humanity's Heir

**Humanity's Heir** is the 21st episode of Utawarerumono: Futari no Hakuowlo anime series.

## Plot

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Oshtor goes to Onkamiyamukai with Ulthury. She takes them underground where they pass by city remains from the old civilization. They eventually reach a shrine and Ulthury tells him he will find what he seeks there, but she can not lead him any further. Standing in front of the shrine, Eruruu comes out of it and explains she was tasked with administrating it. She knows Oshtor and his true name and explains that only those who have right can to enter may do so. Kuon wonders why is Eruruu there and rushes hugging her, calling her mother. Kuon states that after Eruruu disappeared, she looked for her everywhere, but couldn't find her. Eruruu apologizes and after spending some moments with Kuon, she tells her that she needs to do her duty for the man Kuon brought here. Eruruu then invites them inside, saying that the master of the shrine is awaiting.

Inside, the master of the shrine calls Oshtor, Utawarerumono, which makes him wonder what is that. The master knows that Oshtor came to seek a way to bring rest to the ones they call the Onvitaikayan. However, he tells him that such wish is an illusion and there is nothing in this world that can grant it, and they cannot be released from their purgatory. Oshtor states that he himself haven't proved that is impossible and now matter how many years it will take him, he will seek the answer and eventually find it. The master then adds that Oshtor is different than the others and that's why he called him here. The master then tells him the truth about humanity. In the past, a race was flourishing and had created many things and seemingly there was nothing impossible about them. They were the Onvitaikayan. However, they failed to become gods and paid a terrible price. They poisoned the skies and seas, but lacked the strength to live in this poisonous world. They went underground to escape it and sought strong bodies to survive, which was the beginning of the True Humanity project. Their research failed to grant them their wish. However, one day they awoke something that could grant their wish, Onkami Uitsualnemetia. Kuon adds that this is a god that is said to grant wishes. Saraana & Uruuru add its also a Nugwisomkami, a god that leads to destruction. The price for the wish was the destruction of paradise and the exile of mankind.

The master continues to explain that they got their wish and were given strong immortal bodies that won't age. However, they paid a terrible price, loosing their human forms and their reason. They couldn't maintain any form and started devouring everything. As they cannot die, they are bound to wander the depths of the world forever. That is the true nature of the Tatari, the final fate of the Onvitaikayan. Oshtor wonders if they can ask the same god to return them to normal, but Kuon states its a bad idea as wishes always come with a price. Kuon also adds that the god is sealed and is in deep sleep. Eruruu then gives a ring item to Oshtor, who guesses its the Master Key.

Right before Oshtor takes it, Ulthury stops them, saying that another person arrived who also have right to inherit the key. Oshtor is then surprised to see Woshis. Woshis states he has been send by Mikado to play a role similar to Oshtor's and is there also for the key. Woshis states he is the heir to the Onvitaikayan. As a proof, he decides to tell them about the Iceman Project, which came after the True Humanity Project. A mysterious man was found in a glacier, still alive after countless eons. The unknown power hidden within him far exceeded the scientist imaginations. It was a huge step forward, but then they all vanished in a single night. The master accepts his proof and asks both what they intend to do with the key. Oshtor states he wants to bring peace to his fellow men and free them. Woshis states he will explore the unknown to learn everything. He adds that he also wants to do what Oshtor wants as its his duty, but infinity curiosity and the desire to learn everything is what makes one truly a human. The master adds that this was what led to their destruction as they touched things they should not have, and will he still seek knowledge. Woshis starts laughing, saying it has a different weight when he says it. He calls the master Iceman, but wonders if he should call him Onkami Uitsualnemetia. Woshis says that he should be given the key and that the Mikado made one mistake, which is making Oshtor his heir and not Woshis.

As both sides don't want to give up on the key, the master tells them to take it outside and battle to decide their fate. Woshis states he is busy man and call more of his men, who take Eruruu as hostage. She states its fine as he will soon be here. A lightning then hits the ground and Mikazuchi arrives.

***Spoilers end here.***

## Characters

*By order of appearances*

* Kuon
* Ulthury
* Oshtor
* Saraana & Uruuru
* Fumirul
* Eruruu
* Woshis
* Mikazuchi