The winds must blow in the same direction, my darling Chloe. Do you recall how the breezes ripple through our beautiful vineyard? What happens when the winds from different directions collide? Whirlwinds, chaos, and needless eddys arise. We must work hard, my precious Chloe, so that our delicate grapes will not be bruised.
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Noir · 48 quotes
3rd most-quoted character in Noir: in 9 of its 48 quotes
Most scenes with: Kirika Yuumura (2)
Lines by Altena 6
It is a story as old as history itself. It was a thousand years ago, at the end of the tenth century, when people finally saw the true shape of this world. There had been an abominable plot, an attempt to gain power. Many people were killed, neither the old and infirm nor the youngest child were spared. The worst atrocities that man could commit against his fellow man were committed. But there were those who survived that hell, people who saw the depths to which men could descend with their own eyes. And those people understood; they knew then the true nature of man, that the earth was filled with evil and despair. Those who had survived swore to each other that they would seek revenge against this world, that they would help the weak and the persecuted, that they would realize justice on this earth. They swore a vow of secrecy and loyalty, and from that seed the roots of the Soldats first took hold in the land of men. The blood of the Soldats will seep throughout the wilderness and flow into the great river. The seeds of the Soldats scattered to the wind, taking up secret lives in the darkened shadows of human society...in every part of this world where men might live.
If love can kill people, then surely hatred can save them.
Though the ages come and go, the world of man does not change. The lands overflow with grief and men commit wicked deed upon wicked deed. And as for heaven, heaven maintains its silence. But someone must bear the sins...someone...must bear the sins. Amongst the Soldats of old, the legend of two maidens began. Two maidens who served God, yet dared to take up their swords...whose valor was greater than that of thousands of knights. Blessed with the mercifulness of the Holy Mother, and the Grim Reaper's heart of stone. Two maidens whose black hands played attendant to the Soldats' highest priest, two maidens whose name was Noir.
It is in the nature of man to commit sin. And no matter how he struggles, no man can escape that fate. It is, therefore, our duty to soil our hands for the sake of man. Just as the sins of the Soldats of old were committed in atonement for the sins of man himself. Noir will commit sin upon sin. The history of sin will be repeated without end...for all eternity.
The surface world is full of suffering, but Noir is always there in the dark, fighting to protect the grieving children. This is the true form of the Soldats of old: two maidens who forge a perfect balance.
Scenes with Altena 3
AltenaI now return this to your hands.
[ Altena gives Kirika her gun. After a flashback, Kirika realizes Altena gave her her first gun and sent her on her first assassination mission. Kirika points her gun at Altena.]
AltenaGo ahead and shoot. If that were the ask assigned to you, a Noir must be able to shoot, even if that target is myself. Just what worries you, child? You must never falter. The world of man is always bound in darkness, and in years to come, you will see many black deeds with your own eyes. But you must never look away...not from that darkness, and not from the world full of suffering. We have an obligation that we must bear, both you and I. It is our shared destiny to bear the most unforgivable of sins together. But you already know this, don't you child? The answer that you have been searching for is within these walls. You have returned to your home, this is where you belong, it's time to accept your world. Those gathered here are all family and together we serve that cause.
You're saying...I'm a sinner because that's what we must do...this family?
AltenaYes, the sin within the sin, that is why we live together in darkness. For this is the only place where you will ever know peace.
[ Kirika falls to her knees.]
The man within the man, the love within the love, the sin within the sin.
[ Altena embraces Kirika.]
AltenaPoor little one. Do not worry, child. Once you come to accept this life, all will be right once more.
[Episode 26, In the ritual antechamber]
BBorne
This is a situation we never expected. If one of the saplings failed, we knew that the remaining two would still become Noir. But this! Chloe is dead, and the remaining two have turned against us! Even if we are able to escape from them, an inquiry by the council will surely be awaiting us. Damn you Altena and damn your plans! We should have killed the daughter of Corsica when we had the chance! Are you listening to me Altena?! All that we have worked for is over! For you and your damn Noir!
AltenaNo, the ritual will still be performed. This outcome is not entirely unexpected; but there is still one last trial that must be overcome.
BBorne
Altena...?
AltenaAll that matters is that the blades of old shall be brought back into this world. Yes, even if it already belongs to the Soldats.
BBorne
Are you saying that you don't even care what happens to the Soldats because of Noir?
AltenaThe man within the man, the love within the love, the sin within the sin. The Soldats were created to address certain truths that exist within the society of man. But in the long years since, the Soldats lost their way. Now, ravaged by the very disease they sought to contain, they writhe like maggots in society's flesh.
BBorne
You can't mean...
AltenaTo remove that flesh, we need a pure, untainted blade. A blade devoid of bindings, free to cut with the will of God. And once Noir has been revived, that is when the ideals of the Soldats of old, the Grand Retour we have waited for will be realized at last.
BBorne
You intended for this to happen all along...
[Borne pulls out her gun, but is shot by Altena instead.]
[Episode 26: Final confrontation with Altena]
AltenaOn this altar, the true ritual will be staged. It is a place lost in the eddies of time, and in this forgotten place, your pilgrimage will come to an end.
So many people have died. Innocents and Soldats, Mireille's family...and now Chloe, too. What purpose did it serve?!
AltenaHmhmhm. Foolish child. So foolish, both of you. Your mother was a fool like that as well. Your parents were both fools who let affection for their progeny blind them to the sight of the truth. But they did serve quite well as lambs to be sacrified upon your altar.
How dare you, you monster!
[drops her gun] You're not worth it. It's not worth soiling a bullet to kill you.
AltenaIsn't it? Then I have no choice. (shoots Mireille in the arm, Kirika draws her gun on Altena) Go ahead child. If you do not shoot, then your friend will surely die. Yes, so many lives have already been taken. So many by your hands. Are you really going to let all those lives go to waste now? Surely you ought to know it as well as I. You are a Noir, my child: born under the mark of Cain, raised in a cradle of sin, a supreme presence that governs death. It is the purpose for which you exist, your sole reason for being.
I can't...it can't be...
AltenaYou have committed sin upon sin as Noir. And those sins will exist for all eternity. You needn't be saddened by this. For those sins are necessary as long as the man exists. You are one who has been selected for that purpose. Now, pull the trigger, chosen one. Kill me for all my sins, and live on as a true Noir.
OOdette (Kirika's flashback)
Please guard my Mireille.
Kirika!
Our hands may indeed be black...and perhaps those sins will never vanish...but my sins are Yuumura Kirika's and not Noir's! Because, we are not who you think we are.
Kirika!!!!
Sayonara, Mireille...
Kirika!!!!
Let go, Mireille...let go...
Kirika...I'm begging you...please...
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