Episode 09: The One Who Bears the Flute

**The One Who Bears the Flute** is the 9th episode of Utawarerumono: Futari no Hakuowlo anime series.

## Plot

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Oshtor's group reach Kujyuri, where Rulutieh is warm welcomed, since she is the princess. At Kujyuri's Castle, Rulutieh's father, Ozen, shows up and is happy to see her and asks her to sit on his lap like she used to. Rulutieh feels ashamed and turns red, which causes Ozen to think she is sick and calls for herbalist. As Ozen panics, Yashmah, explains she is just ashamed of his actions. As Ozen calms down, Anju reveals herself and Ozen recognizes she is the real princess. Oshtor explains their actions are righteous and asks Ozen to once again bring Kujyuri to stand under the princess's banner. Ozen and Yashmah wish to help, but state there is a problem. In that moment, Shis, Rulutieh's sister show up and runs to her and starts hugging her, happy to see her and stating they will stay together forever, here at the castle. Rulutieh states she is serving the princess and Shih makes a request to Anju to let Rulutieh return, however Rulutieh states she wants to stay with the princess. Shis explains that a sad future awaits Rulutieh and if she can handle it. As Rulutieh wonders what to say, Kuon and then the rest one by one, start stating they are thirsty or hungry, in order to give time for Rulutieh to think about it and answer under pressure.

At the party that evening, Yashmah asks Oshtor to convince Rulutieh to stay with them, otherwise if she stays with her sister, she will never be herself. Rulutieh speaks with Shis at the balcony, where Shis shows her their mother's flute and plays her a song. Later, Shis visits Oshtor in his room and offers herself to replace Rulutieh on the battlefield. Oshtor explains that Rulutieh's feelings are what matter the most. Afterward, he visits Rulutieh, who asks him what he thinks and if he finds her to be a burden, she will then stay here. However, Oshtor explains that he said the same thing to Shis and that is that her feelings matter the most, which is why he wants to know what she wants to do. They never thought of her as a burden, but he asks her why is she with them and why have she came that far. Rulutieh wonders what to say. She notices the fan and guesses its Haku's and Oshtor confirms. Rulutieh then states he isn't here for loyalty or for a cause, but because of his love for him, and Oshtor confirms or at least hope so. Rulutieh then states she finally understands and its probably because of her feelings for Haku that she is here, and wants to protect the things he wanted to protect.

The next day, Rulutieh states she wants to stay with Anju, which makes Ozen and Yashmah happy. Shis can't accept it and asks why Rulutieh wants to leave her. Rulutieh explains that she wants to be with them and that they need her. Shis states she doesn't know anything and won't let her go. Oshtor then states she doesn't know anything about Rulutieh, who isn't weak, but just kind and compassionate towards everyone. Shis then believes that Oshtor is the one who deceived Rulutieh and attacks him, but he blocks her attack. Oshtor wonders if someone weak as Shis is even able to protect Rulutieh. Shis then decides to show him her power and they go outside.

Outside the two fight and Oshtor is able to block or evade all of Shis's attacks. She becomes even serious, but he still manages to defeat her. Rulutieh goes to Shis and thanks her for all the love and protection she had given her, and she is who she is today, thanks to Shis. Oshtor apologizes for insulting and provoking Shis, but he wanted to put an end to this, and that in reality she isn't weak. Oshtor once again asks them to fight on their side. Oshtor promises that as long as he lives, he will protect Rulutieh and Shis decides to believe him.

Oshtor group prepares to leave. Shis gives their mother's flute to Rulutieh, so that she knows she and their mother are always be her side.

***Spoilers end here.***

## Characters

*By order of appearances*

* Raiko
* Woshis
* Oshtor
* Rulutieh
* Saraana & Uruuru
* Kiwru
* Kuon
* Nekone
* Anju
* Ozen
* Yashmah
* Shis