Episode 12: Flames of Dark Obsession

**Flames of Dark Obsession** is the 12th episode of Utawarerumono: Futari no Hakuowlo anime series.

## Plot

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Itak, the prince of Nakoku, apologizes for the uninvited visit, and requests troops so that he can retake Nakoku. Since Nakoku is loyal to Anju and refused to betray them, Anju decides to help them, and Oshtor and the rest heads towards Nakoku on ships.

Itak attempts to talk to Atuy, however, Shinonon sees the Great Bridge of Inava and everyone is amazed by it. Itak explains that it was build in a single night by the Mikaido. When they reach land, the army continues on foot. Itak again decides to talk with Atuy, and asks her if she remembers the promise. Seeing she doesn't know, he realizes his uncle never told her that he is her fiance. As he explains, Atuy remembers meeting him when he was young boy and taking him around the castle. Later, they reach the hidden castle of Nakoku and the men are happy to see Itak and that he brought help. Oshtor then inspires the men, stating they will win if they work together.

Itak receives some news and excuses himself. He later joins Oshtor and his group while they make battle plans. Oshtor suggest that while their forces head towards Naara, the capital of Nakoku, a smaller force will infiltrate the castle using secret passages, where they will cause chaos and open the doors. Soyankekur will lead the forces outside, while Oshtor will lead the smaller group into the castle. Oshtor states they need to catch the enemy off-guard, in case the are prepared for their plan and Atuy states she has an idea. After hearing it, Oshtor finds the idea good, however, Itak states he doesn't wish Atuy to participate in the battle. he explains he just saw his father's body, who was defending Nakoku and Itak wishes Atuy to be safe.

Oshtor later visits Atuy and asks her what she plans to do. Atuy explains that it takes just a moment of bad luck to die. He asks her what she will think if Nekone or Kuon died in battle and Atuy explains she will feel pain in her heart. Oshtor tells her that's the desire to not lose the people you care about and to take some time and think about it. He will respect any decision she takes.

The battle starts the next. While Oshtor's group is using the tunnels, Soyankekur reaches the walls of the castle, but he expected they to be resisting a bit more. When Oshtor's group enters the castle, they are ambushed by archers. Maroro reveals himself and states he was tired of waiting. He casts a fire spell, but Saraana & Uruuru defend the group. Oshtor asks him why he is doing it as he was expecting Maroro to join them instead. Maroro then states he also waited for the moment to kill the traitor who killed his friend and tried to steal the crown. He explains he saw how the fake Oshtor killed Haku. As he is about to order the archers to shoot, Atuy and other soldiers show up, and Oshtor orders the rest to start fighting. Maroro realizes that the secret passages lead to more rooms than just the throne room. Earlier, Atuy's idea was to split the forces in case they expected someone to infiltrate the castle. She told Itak that she is going to fight for him as she knows what it feels to lose someone important. Maroro is informed that they are loosing. He tells the troops to retreat, but explains he has one more thing to do, and to tell the soldiers at the gate to surrender after buying some time.

Maroro states he will be leaving as he achieved his goal and reveals he got the Divine Keystone. As he leaves, Oshtor asks Itak what is that keystone and Itak explains its a treasure that Mikaido gave them along with the Great Bridge. Oshtor then states they are going after Maroro as Raiko is after the Great Bridge.

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## Characters

*By order of appearances*

* Oshtor
* Itak
* Soyankekur
* Anju
* Munechika
* Atuy
* Kuon
* Nekone
* Shinonon
* Jachdwalt
* Saraana & Uruuru
* Fumirul
* Maroro