Episode 18: With a Great Wish in One's Heart

**With a Great Wish in One's Heart** is the 18th episode of Utawarerumono: Futari no Hakuowlo anime series.

## Plot

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As the court army surrenders to Anju, Oshtor's group enter the capital without more problems. They face Raiko and Anju questions him why did he betray them and put a fake puppet princess. Raiko notes that Anju had grown up and that ruling Yamato was just a step towards his larger goal, to liberate the people of Yamato so that they are truly independent. He asks them to follow him and explains that Mikado loved the people of Yamato more than anyone, but he was concerned about the future. Mikado had given the people everything and they got used to it like its a given. Raiko believes that people lived like "pets", but after Mikado is now gone, they need to learn to live on their own. Evidently, when Mikado died, the country got split in two. Oshtor states that Anju will be the new "sun" for the people and will lead the country and its people.

Raiko accepts his death and asks Oshtor to finish him, however one of his servants, Shichirya, come and shows Raiko an Akuruka, which surprises everyone as they were supposed to be only four of them. Raiko recognizes it as the secret treasure of Mikado, a reflection of the true Akuruka, the first one he made and that served as a base for the other four. Raiko refuses to use it, stating that if he turns to his power now, he will be worse than a fool. Shichirya then decides to open a path for Raiko to escape, but he stops her, stating she showed herself to be truly loyal. Raiko decides to take responsibility and tells Oshtor to prove his words that Anju will become the new "sun". He puts on the mask and transforms. Oshtor intends to use his Akuruka, but his friends stop him, telling him they won't allow him and that they will be fighting with him.

Oshtor's group then fight Raiko. With group efforts they manage to injure him and open a path for Oshtor to do a finishing blow. Raiko tells Oshtor that they will meet in the other world if it exists and falls down a cliff to his death. Anju then speaks to the people in the capital, explaining that Raiko was defeated and that he used a fake princess, and she will prove to be a true Mikado with her actions. Oshtor is happy that he kept his promise to the real Oshtor. He thinks of disappearing and taking the Akuruka with him as he can't remove it.

Raiko is still alive, but notes he doesn't have much time left. He thanks Shichirya for her service, but knows that she isn't just a mere yatanawarabe since she had the mask. He pats her on her head, telling her not to cry and then crumbles to dust. She takes the mask back and later Woshis congratulates her on doing wonderful job. She hesitates a bit, but gives the mask back to Woshis, who notes that he would have preferred if Raiko took Oshtor with him. He adds that Raiko didn't died for nothing and is greatly contributing to his research. Woshis wonder how did Raiko felt when he realized that Shichirya betrayed him.

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## Characters

*By order of appearances*

* Anju
* Munechika
* Oshtor
* Maroro
* Kuon
* Nekone
* Genho
* Soyankekur
* Ozen
* Raiko
* Jachdwalt
* Atuy
* Saraana & Uruuru
* Kiwru
* Nosuri
* Ougi
* Fumirul
* Shinonon
* Rulutieh
* Mikazuchi
* Woshis