1 00:00:00,910 --> 00:00:06,860 Lord Ains, I'm off to make the Re-Estize Kingdom fully recognize the Sorcerer Kingdom. 2 00:00:07,100 --> 00:00:08,120 Yes. 3 00:00:08,120 --> 00:00:09,860 I'm sure the people of Re-Estize will understand 4 00:00:09,860 --> 00:00:13,370 the power of the Sorcerer Kingdom just by looking at the size of this diplomatic mission. 5 00:00:14,270 --> 00:00:15,780 Still, be careful. 6 00:00:16,390 --> 00:00:20,290 We still haven't come across the people who brainwashed Shalltear. 7 00:00:20,290 --> 00:00:25,290 Yes, I will be sure to hold the Ginnungagap in my hands at all times. 8 00:00:25,290 --> 00:00:26,680 As long as you have that, 9 00:00:26,680 --> 00:00:30,170 you shouldn't be affected by the brainwashing of another world item... 10 00:00:30,970 --> 00:00:33,670 This is your first time going out alone. 11 00:00:34,370 --> 00:00:38,000 Retreat immediately if you sense any danger. 12 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:40,040 Do you have a teleportation item on you? 13 00:00:40,040 --> 00:00:43,680 There might be enemies that'll stop you from teleporting when they attack. 14 00:00:43,680 --> 00:00:46,100 Have you thought of countermeasures? 15 00:00:46,100 --> 00:00:46,940 And... 16 00:00:48,230 --> 00:00:50,000 I guess that's enough nagging. 17 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,820 Also, about Demiurge... 18 00:00:52,120 --> 00:00:54,190 Never mind. It's nothing. 19 00:00:54,190 --> 00:00:55,910 Are you sure? 20 00:00:55,910 --> 00:00:57,010 Yeah. 21 00:00:57,010 --> 00:00:59,480 I want to know what Demiurge is thinking, 22 00:00:59,480 --> 00:01:04,290 but it'd look bad for an overlord to ask others to explain... 23 00:01:04,560 --> 00:01:06,600 One last thing. 24 00:01:06,600 --> 00:01:09,490 They say it's easier to get sick during the change of seasons. 25 00:01:09,490 --> 00:01:12,000 Even though you're immune to all known illnesses, 26 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:15,360 there could be an unknown disease in this world that catches you unaware. 27 00:01:15,360 --> 00:01:16,680 Be careful. 28 00:01:16,680 --> 00:01:20,930 Lord Ains! I know of an amazing preventative for such things! 29 00:01:21,240 --> 00:01:22,220 Oh? 30 00:01:22,220 --> 00:01:23,680 A kiss! 31 00:01:23,680 --> 00:01:24,920 A kiss? 32 00:01:24,920 --> 00:01:27,400 Yes! A kiss reduces stress and revitalizes the parasympathetic nervous system, 33 00:01:27,400 --> 00:01:30,650 which in turn increases the activity of the immune system. 34 00:01:30,650 --> 00:01:33,190 In other words, a kiss can prevent illness! 35 00:01:33,190 --> 00:01:35,070 So a kiss is best! 36 00:01:35,480 --> 00:01:35,950 Huh?! 37 00:01:46,320 --> 00:01:50,960 A kiss on the mouth seemed too much, so one on the cheek will have to do. 38 00:01:51,300 --> 00:01:54,590 I thought you'd completely disregard my request! 39 00:01:54,920 --> 00:01:57,060 Huh? Wait, what? 40 00:02:00,720 --> 00:02:02,470 Albedo, don't cry. 41 00:02:10,400 --> 00:02:12,580 Albedo. Stop crying. 42 00:02:17,360 --> 00:02:18,610 Are you all right? 43 00:02:18,610 --> 00:02:20,070 Yes, Lord Ains. 44 00:02:20,550 --> 00:02:23,990 I'm sorry for showing such an embarrassing side of myself. 45 00:02:24,260 --> 00:02:26,620 I see. Well, you should go now. 46 00:02:27,120 --> 00:02:30,360 Understood, Lord Momonga! 47 00:02:36,840 --> 00:02:39,260 Forget everything you saw just now. 48 00:02:39,260 --> 00:02:40,700 Understood. 49 00:02:42,510 --> 00:02:48,270 {\an5}m 0 0 l 196 0 l 196 40 l 0 40 50 00:02:42,510 --> 00:02:48,270 {\an5}m 0 0 l 196 0 l 196 40 l 0 40 51 00:02:42,510 --> 00:02:48,270 {\an5}Deep Within the Slane Theocracy 52 00:02:42,640 --> 00:02:49,280 {\an8}We thank the Lords that we humans have continued to live another day. 53 00:02:49,280 --> 00:02:51,020 We thank the Lords. 54 00:02:54,280 --> 00:02:58,530 The first topic of discussion is regarding the Sorcerer Kingdom Ains Ooal Gown. 55 00:02:58,650 --> 00:03:03,660 {\an5}m 0 0 l 332 0 l 332 60 l 0 60 56 00:02:58,650 --> 00:03:03,660 {\an5}m 0 0 l 332 0 l 332 60 l 0 60 57 00:02:58,650 --> 00:03:03,660 {\an5}Cardinal of Earth Raymond Zarg Laurenson 58 00:02:59,080 --> 00:03:02,570 {\an8}During the war on the Katze Plains with the Baharuth Empire, 59 00:03:02,570 --> 00:03:07,790 {\an8}the army of the Re-Estize Kingdom suffered a devastating attack from Ains Ooal Gown. 60 00:03:08,560 --> 00:03:11,640 {\an8}Gown has taken the fortress city of E-Rantel from the kingdom 61 00:03:11,640 --> 00:03:14,980 {\an8}and proclaimed the founding of the Sorcerer Kingdom Ains Ooal Gown. 62 00:03:14,980 --> 00:03:17,800 {\an8}Emperor Jircniv has announced to neighboring countries 63 00:03:17,800 --> 00:03:20,090 {\an8}that the Empire acknowledges this claim. 64 00:03:20,090 --> 00:03:23,680 {\an5}m 0 0 l 358 0 l 358 60 l 0 60 65 00:03:20,090 --> 00:03:23,680 {\an5}m 0 0 l 358 0 l 358 60 l 0 60 66 00:03:20,090 --> 00:03:23,680 {\an5}Cardinal of Wind Dominic Ihre Partouche 67 00:03:20,090 --> 00:03:23,680 {\an8}A kingdom ruled by an undead creature. It's truly hell on earth. 68 00:03:23,800 --> 00:03:27,680 {\an5}m 0 0 l 332 0 l 332 60 l 0 60 69 00:03:23,800 --> 00:03:27,680 {\an5}m 0 0 l 332 0 l 332 60 l 0 60 70 00:03:23,800 --> 00:03:27,680 {\an5}Cardinal of Light Yvon Jasna Delacroix 71 00:03:24,010 --> 00:03:27,680 {\an8}Should we have intervened before the information was confirmed? 72 00:03:27,680 --> 00:03:32,940 {\an8}We previously agreed that it was too dangerous to go against Gown. 73 00:03:27,810 --> 00:03:32,940 {\an5}m 0 0 l 316 0 l 316 60 l 0 60 74 00:03:27,810 --> 00:03:32,940 {\an5}m 0 0 l 316 0 l 316 60 l 0 60 75 00:03:27,810 --> 00:03:32,940 {\an5}Cardinal of Fire Berenice Nagua Santini 76 00:03:32,940 --> 00:03:35,440 {\an8}What is the Empire planning? 77 00:03:33,060 --> 00:03:38,230 {\an5}m 0 0 l 358 0 l 358 60 l 0 60 78 00:03:33,060 --> 00:03:38,230 {\an5}m 0 0 l 358 0 l 358 60 l 0 60 79 00:03:33,060 --> 00:03:38,230 {\an5}Cardinal of Darkness Maximilian Oleyo Lagier 80 00:03:35,440 --> 00:03:38,230 {\an8}Is the Empire being controlled by magic? 81 00:03:38,230 --> 00:03:42,360 {\an8}Unlikely. They have that paladin there. 82 00:03:38,360 --> 00:03:42,360 {\an5}m 0 0 l 358 0 l 358 60 l 0 60 83 00:03:38,360 --> 00:03:42,360 {\an5}m 0 0 l 358 0 l 358 60 l 0 60 84 00:03:38,360 --> 00:03:42,360 {\an5}Cardinal of Water Zinedine Delan Guelfi 85 00:03:42,820 --> 00:03:48,120 The Black Scripture's Thousand Leagues Astrologer observed the recent war. 86 00:03:48,120 --> 00:03:52,750 However, the final report was delayed due to various issues. My apologies. 87 00:03:53,300 --> 00:03:58,880 The document in your hands contains the exact words of the Thousand Leagues Astrologer. 88 00:04:00,870 --> 00:04:03,260 Raymond. Is this true? 89 00:04:03,580 --> 00:04:08,510 Yes. As long as everyone believes the words of the Thousand Leagues Astrologer. 90 00:04:08,850 --> 00:04:13,330 No one at this table would doubt her words. 91 00:04:13,330 --> 00:04:14,270 However... 92 00:04:14,590 --> 00:04:16,200 The number of Death Knights... 93 00:04:16,200 --> 00:04:20,600 She reported over 500 undead estimated to surpass the difficulty of 100? 94 00:04:20,600 --> 00:04:22,280 Perhaps he used illusion magic? 95 00:04:22,640 --> 00:04:25,960 The Thousand Leagues Astrologer would not make such a mistake. 96 00:04:25,960 --> 00:04:27,640 She has also confirmed the presence of 97 00:04:27,640 --> 00:04:30,790 Death Knights in the Sorcerer Kingdom's capital city. 98 00:04:30,790 --> 00:04:35,860 Then, what action can we take to protect the people? 99 00:04:35,860 --> 00:04:40,170 Perhaps the Black Scripture could go against him. 100 00:04:40,440 --> 00:04:41,800 Impossible. 101 00:04:41,800 --> 00:04:45,960 As the former third seat of the Black Scripture, 102 00:04:45,960 --> 00:04:49,810 I say it's sheer madness to think a human can go against a few hundred Death Knights. 103 00:04:50,200 --> 00:04:51,250 But... 104 00:04:52,820 --> 00:04:54,810 God-kin are a different story. 105 00:04:57,530 --> 00:05:05,880 Two God-kin would be enough to fight against an army of Death Knights. 106 00:05:05,880 --> 00:05:07,820 That is reassuring. 107 00:05:10,230 --> 00:05:13,040 Raymond, what are you hiding? 108 00:05:13,650 --> 00:05:16,920 What do you mean, Zinedine? 109 00:05:17,450 --> 00:05:19,650 There is one thing I'd like to ask. 110 00:05:19,650 --> 00:05:22,670 Why did the Thousand Leagues Astrologer go into seclusion? 111 00:05:23,750 --> 00:05:27,060 Was she afraid of the large army of undead? 112 00:05:27,060 --> 00:05:30,300 No, she must have felt despair... 113 00:05:30,300 --> 00:05:33,460 She witnessed a power that even God-kin cannot defeat. 114 00:05:34,520 --> 00:05:38,060 Is this truly her full report? 115 00:05:38,840 --> 00:05:41,950 I was hoping to find a solution first, but... 116 00:05:42,560 --> 00:05:45,070 This is everything that the Thousand Leagues Astrologer has seen. 117 00:05:50,520 --> 00:05:52,050 I see. 118 00:05:53,200 --> 00:05:57,460 No one could easily believe a sight like this. 119 00:05:57,770 --> 00:06:00,710 I still don't want to believe it. 120 00:06:00,710 --> 00:06:05,210 A single spell that can kill over 130,000 people... 121 00:06:05,210 --> 00:06:07,580 This magic is in the realm of the gods. 122 00:06:07,580 --> 00:06:10,050 Was this spell eleventh-tier magic? 123 00:06:10,050 --> 00:06:11,220 If so... 124 00:06:11,650 --> 00:06:13,350 The descent of a god? 125 00:06:13,720 --> 00:06:15,240 Has the time finally come? 126 00:06:15,670 --> 00:06:18,230 It seems so. Has it been 200 years? 127 00:06:18,580 --> 00:06:21,150 If the legends are true, that is. 128 00:06:21,780 --> 00:06:25,400 But the national strength of the Re-Estize Kingdom is far behind the others. 129 00:06:25,980 --> 00:06:27,990 Those fools. 130 00:06:28,280 --> 00:06:31,510 We gave them support and a large and safe region for their development. 131 00:06:31,510 --> 00:06:38,000 All in hopes they would cultivate heroes to fight against and invade other non-humans. 132 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:43,250 Who would have thought that their peace and prosperity would cause rotting from within? 133 00:06:43,600 --> 00:06:47,510 They even produced drugs and began spreading them through the Empire. 134 00:06:47,790 --> 00:06:51,000 Their level of incompetence is unsalvageable. 135 00:06:51,000 --> 00:06:52,890 We must change our plans. 136 00:06:53,730 --> 00:06:56,390 We'll have the Empire take over the Kingdom. 137 00:06:56,640 --> 00:06:59,390 That seems to be the best course of action. 138 00:06:59,710 --> 00:07:01,590 Let's return to the topic at hand. 139 00:07:01,590 --> 00:07:04,910 The one who destroyed the Sunlit Scripture sent to the Kingdom 140 00:07:04,910 --> 00:07:07,030 must have been the Sorcerer King. 141 00:07:07,030 --> 00:07:13,000 Could he be an ally of Honyopnyoko, the vampire that the Black Scripture encountered? 142 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:15,090 They're both undead creatures, too. 143 00:07:15,090 --> 00:07:19,720 Jaldabaoth is another powerful monster that wreaked havoc in the Kingdom 144 00:07:19,720 --> 00:07:21,040 around the same time. 145 00:07:21,040 --> 00:07:25,020 Sorcerer King, Honyopnyoko, and Jaldabaoth... 146 00:07:25,020 --> 00:07:30,260 Why did so many powerful inhuman monsters appear in the Kingdom at the same time? 147 00:07:30,260 --> 00:07:32,880 It hardly seems a coincidence. 148 00:07:32,880 --> 00:07:35,760 Perhaps they are working together? 149 00:07:36,100 --> 00:07:38,740 What about the adventurer, Momon? 150 00:07:38,740 --> 00:07:40,720 Where did he come from? 151 00:07:40,720 --> 00:07:44,840 He defeated the vampire and fought against Jaldabaoth, 152 00:07:44,840 --> 00:07:47,150 but became an ally of the Sorcerer King. 153 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:49,400 So maybe the vampire and Jaldabaoth 154 00:07:49,400 --> 00:07:52,280 are a separate group from the Sorcerer King and Momon. 155 00:07:52,540 --> 00:07:57,030 The worst case scenario would be the four of them working together. 156 00:07:57,350 --> 00:07:59,670 That scenario is highly unlikely. 157 00:07:59,670 --> 00:08:02,660 Momon fought and destroyed the vampire. 158 00:08:02,920 --> 00:08:08,550 Shouldn't we try to get the Sorcerer King and Momon to turn against each other first? 159 00:08:09,060 --> 00:08:12,800 We should avoid involving ourselves directly. 160 00:08:13,140 --> 00:08:14,800 I agree. 161 00:08:15,510 --> 00:08:19,010 We have suffered heavy losses. 162 00:08:19,010 --> 00:08:22,540 When Windstrider betrayed us, we lost the Crown of Wisdom and the shaman princess. 163 00:08:22,540 --> 00:08:25,570 We also lost the Sunlit Scripture to the Sorcerer King. 164 00:08:25,570 --> 00:08:30,820 Though the Black Scripture managed to survive, the loss of Kaire has greatly weakened it. 165 00:08:31,120 --> 00:08:36,570 There is no need to roast meat in front of a sleeping dragon at a time like this. 166 00:08:36,850 --> 00:08:41,270 First, we should get in contact with the Empire and gather some information. 167 00:08:41,270 --> 00:08:46,580 I hope that Emperor isn't truly wagging his tail for the Sorcerer King. 168 00:08:48,970 --> 00:08:52,670 Damn! You bastard! Die! Die and rot away! 169 00:08:54,410 --> 00:08:56,550 No, he's an undead. 170 00:08:56,920 --> 00:08:59,420 Should I curse him to live? 171 00:09:00,300 --> 00:09:05,940 I've heard from a priest that you can destroy the undead with holy magic. 172 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:12,350 It's all that Sorcerer King's fault... 173 00:09:17,720 --> 00:09:18,590 Come in. 174 00:09:21,360 --> 00:09:22,240 Your Highness. 175 00:09:22,700 --> 00:09:26,370 This mountain of paperwork... Is this all from the knights? 176 00:09:26,760 --> 00:09:32,000 Yeah. The elites of the Empire all want to resign. 177 00:09:32,280 --> 00:09:35,060 It seems they've lost their will to fight after the war on the Katze Plains, 178 00:09:35,060 --> 00:09:37,510 spending their sleepless nights shaking in fear. 179 00:09:38,010 --> 00:09:42,100 Would you like the secretaries to handle this paperwork from now on? 180 00:09:43,960 --> 00:09:44,850 No. 181 00:09:45,110 --> 00:09:48,440 I'm the one who allowed the knights to voice their opinions directly to me. 182 00:09:48,440 --> 00:09:51,840 I can't afford to lose their support right now. 183 00:09:51,840 --> 00:09:53,890 What do you need? 184 00:09:53,890 --> 00:09:57,490 Yes, the merchants you hoped to hear from have contacted us. 185 00:09:57,490 --> 00:09:59,240 They have?! 186 00:09:59,520 --> 00:10:01,870 They have some very valuable merchandise 187 00:10:01,870 --> 00:10:05,120 and would like to have an audience with you soon. 188 00:10:05,440 --> 00:10:07,250 Very valuable merchandise... 189 00:10:07,810 --> 00:10:10,470 So the Slane Theocracy is also wary of 190 00:10:10,470 --> 00:10:14,000 the Sorcerer Kingdom and wants to cooperate with the Empire. 191 00:10:15,000 --> 00:10:20,010 I'd have to ally with the Theocracy to have any chance against Ains Ooal Gown. 192 00:10:20,610 --> 00:10:23,860 But it would be too dangerous to invite their messenger here. 193 00:10:23,860 --> 00:10:27,210 These plans must be kept secret at all costs. 194 00:10:30,020 --> 00:10:31,520 Your Highness, 195 00:10:31,520 --> 00:10:35,570 you will meet the adventurers from the Silver Thread Bird in front of the colosseum? 196 00:10:35,570 --> 00:10:36,030 Yes. 197 00:10:36,720 --> 00:10:41,280 I'll have them guard our perimeter while I speak with the merchants. 198 00:10:41,280 --> 00:10:43,620 I want them to prevent any sort of eavesdropping, 199 00:10:43,620 --> 00:10:45,980 both physically and magically. 200 00:10:46,470 --> 00:10:50,420 It's true that adamantite adventurers are the strongest force of mankind. 201 00:10:50,970 --> 00:10:54,040 But they cannot surpass mankind's limits. 202 00:10:54,040 --> 00:10:59,390 I heard that the Kingdom's adventurer, Momon, protected the people from the Sorcerer King. 203 00:10:59,390 --> 00:11:02,050 The Silver Thread Bird are also adamantite adventurers. 204 00:11:02,480 --> 00:11:04,680 I need them to pull this off. 205 00:11:04,680 --> 00:11:08,000 Your Highness, please don't make that kind of face. 206 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:13,440 He's right. You should show your usual confident expression. 207 00:11:13,920 --> 00:11:15,260 Sorry. 208 00:11:15,260 --> 00:11:20,090 Can I complain just a bit, since we're alone here? 209 00:11:21,920 --> 00:11:24,070 Seriously, what should I do? 210 00:11:24,440 --> 00:11:26,580 Why'd a monster like that even appear? 211 00:11:27,070 --> 00:11:28,740 The knights can only tremble in fear 212 00:11:28,740 --> 00:11:32,580 and my strongest trump card, Fluder, defected to that side! 213 00:11:32,580 --> 00:11:35,710 It's true that I asked him to cast some magic for us. 214 00:11:35,710 --> 00:11:38,640 But that was because I needed to know what he was capable of 215 00:11:38,640 --> 00:11:40,720 before considering any countermeasures! 216 00:11:40,720 --> 00:11:42,760 Is that my fault?! 217 00:11:42,760 --> 00:11:45,100 Is everything that goes wrong my fault?! 218 00:11:45,100 --> 00:11:47,130 Everyone is against me! 219 00:11:55,520 --> 00:11:57,730 But I don't plan to give up yet. 220 00:11:58,240 --> 00:12:00,490 There must be something we can do. 221 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:05,870 Your Highness, I was next to the Sorcerer King in that battle. 222 00:12:06,160 --> 00:12:09,370 He is not an entity that man can hope to defeat. 223 00:12:09,660 --> 00:12:14,260 Isn't going against the Sorcerer Kingdom a foolish thing to do? 224 00:12:14,260 --> 00:12:17,130 You're absolutely right. 225 00:12:17,960 --> 00:12:19,770 But think about it. 226 00:12:19,770 --> 00:12:22,980 If Sorcerer King wishes to destroy the Empire, 227 00:12:22,980 --> 00:12:25,980 there is no guarantee of mercy, even if we surrender willingly. 228 00:12:25,980 --> 00:12:27,010 That's... 229 00:12:27,460 --> 00:12:29,010 That's why. 230 00:12:29,520 --> 00:12:32,020 That's why I have to talk with the Slane Theocracy. 231 00:12:32,020 --> 00:12:35,150 They have a longer history than our empire. 232 00:12:35,150 --> 00:12:38,620 If they have some weapon or knowledge that can give us an upper hand, 233 00:12:39,190 --> 00:12:41,290 I can still put up a fight. 234 00:12:48,140 --> 00:12:50,290 It is an honor to meet you. 235 00:12:50,840 --> 00:12:56,420 We are the adamantite adventurer team, Silver Thread Bird. 236 00:12:56,730 --> 00:13:01,550 I have heard a lot of stories about the strongest team in our Empire. 237 00:13:01,870 --> 00:13:03,600 Thank you very much, Your Highness. 238 00:13:03,600 --> 00:13:07,860 I am the leader and bard of our team, Freivalds. 239 00:13:07,860 --> 00:13:10,360 Allow me to introduce you to the others... 240 00:13:10,360 --> 00:13:12,650 Please don't sing, Leader. 241 00:13:12,650 --> 00:13:14,740 It gives me goosebumps. 242 00:13:15,820 --> 00:13:17,740 My apologies, Your Highness. 243 00:13:17,740 --> 00:13:21,330 This is the eyes and ears of our team, Soder. 244 00:13:22,210 --> 00:13:23,900 Fan Long. 245 00:13:24,360 --> 00:13:26,560 He is our warrior. 246 00:13:26,560 --> 00:13:29,490 And next is the one who heals our wounds... 247 00:13:31,100 --> 00:13:33,370 I am called Unkei. 248 00:13:33,370 --> 00:13:36,750 I see. Then he must be Powapon. 249 00:13:36,750 --> 00:13:38,820 That is correct. 250 00:13:38,820 --> 00:13:43,380 We will protect you, Your Highness. Please be at ease. 251 00:13:43,610 --> 00:13:45,300 I'm depending on all of you today. 252 00:13:51,090 --> 00:13:54,980 Your Highness, there are no magic items nearby. 253 00:13:54,980 --> 00:13:57,690 I do not sense any active magic, either. 254 00:13:58,000 --> 00:14:01,900 Do you have countermeasures for other kinds of eavesdropping? 255 00:14:01,900 --> 00:14:05,940 I think this is already more than enough. 256 00:14:06,540 --> 00:14:07,670 I see. 257 00:14:08,300 --> 00:14:09,390 Good job. 258 00:14:09,390 --> 00:14:12,080 I will begin a very important discussion now, 259 00:14:12,440 --> 00:14:15,080 and would like all of you to stand guard outside. 260 00:14:15,310 --> 00:14:19,830 It would be extremely difficult to protect Your Highness while standing outside... 261 00:14:20,050 --> 00:14:21,680 I understand your worries. 262 00:14:21,680 --> 00:14:25,210 But as the ruler of the Empire, this is point not negotiable. 263 00:14:25,430 --> 00:14:26,980 It can't be helped. 264 00:14:26,980 --> 00:14:29,780 We'll stand guard outside, then. 265 00:14:29,780 --> 00:14:32,470 What kind of people will be visiting? 266 00:14:32,470 --> 00:14:38,100 The head priests of the fire and wind temples, and four of their attendants. 267 00:14:38,430 --> 00:14:42,860 I see. May we break the lock of the door as a safety measure? 268 00:14:43,170 --> 00:14:46,940 Do it if you think it's necessary. 269 00:14:51,880 --> 00:14:54,450 Oh, you can't destroy the door. 270 00:14:54,450 --> 00:14:55,410 Why? 271 00:14:55,410 --> 00:15:00,090 Wasn't the plan to break the door instead of the lock on accident 272 00:15:00,090 --> 00:15:04,520 and end up joining them in the meeting anyway? 273 00:15:04,520 --> 00:15:06,690 We won't do that this time. 274 00:15:06,690 --> 00:15:09,930 I don't want to get involved in the muddy waters of politics. 275 00:15:10,170 --> 00:15:11,430 Got it. 276 00:15:13,850 --> 00:15:17,180 Should I drag all of you into these muddy waters with me? 277 00:15:22,820 --> 00:15:25,890 As expected of adamantite adventurers... 278 00:15:29,460 --> 00:15:31,610 After Fluder's betrayal, 279 00:15:31,610 --> 00:15:34,700 I no longer have anyone highly skilled and knowledgeable by my side. 280 00:15:35,460 --> 00:15:39,340 Help from adventurers like the Silver Thread Bird will continue to be an absolute necessity. 281 00:15:42,160 --> 00:15:43,660 Things are getting exciting. 282 00:15:44,970 --> 00:15:48,650 I've heard that the Warrior King will be making a rare appearance. 283 00:15:50,850 --> 00:15:52,710 What a peaceful scene. 284 00:15:52,710 --> 00:15:54,220 You think so? 285 00:15:54,220 --> 00:15:57,200 They don't know the situation the Empire is in. 286 00:15:57,200 --> 00:16:01,160 They don't know that a monster exists so close to them. 287 00:16:03,440 --> 00:16:04,840 What is it? 288 00:16:04,840 --> 00:16:07,270 The priests have arrived. 289 00:16:15,530 --> 00:16:17,280 {\an5}m 0 0 l 132 0 l 132 60 l 0 60 290 00:16:15,530 --> 00:16:17,280 {\an5}m 0 0 l 132 0 l 132 60 l 0 60 291 00:16:15,530 --> 00:16:17,280 {\an5}Fire Temple of the Empire Head Priest 292 00:16:17,410 --> 00:16:18,790 {\an5}m 0 0 l 132 0 l 132 60 l 0 60 293 00:16:17,410 --> 00:16:18,790 {\an5}m 0 0 l 132 0 l 132 60 l 0 60 294 00:16:17,410 --> 00:16:18,790 {\an5}Wind Temple of the Empire Head Priest 295 00:16:19,190 --> 00:16:22,820 Thank you very much for your invitation. 296 00:16:24,210 --> 00:16:26,960 Thank you for coming. Please come this way. 297 00:16:27,280 --> 00:16:29,500 The main match is about to begin. 298 00:16:37,620 --> 00:16:39,970 A inquiry from the Theocracy. 299 00:16:41,990 --> 00:16:47,230 The fact that they handed me the letter personally shows how cautious they are. 300 00:16:47,230 --> 00:16:49,820 Or shows how much they don't trust the Empire. 301 00:16:51,530 --> 00:16:56,110 Even His Imperial Highness El Nix is in attendance for this grand match! 302 00:16:56,110 --> 00:16:58,240 Everyone, please take a look at the VIP room! 303 00:17:00,690 --> 00:17:02,250 Excuse me. 304 00:17:07,250 --> 00:17:09,670 Thank you very much, Your Imperial Highness! 305 00:17:09,670 --> 00:17:14,670 Now, everyone! We will begin the Warrior King's match! 306 00:17:14,670 --> 00:17:16,900 Warrior King? 307 00:17:16,900 --> 00:17:20,930 The king of warriors. It's a title given to the strongest swordsman. 308 00:17:21,230 --> 00:17:24,730 The current eighth title holder is considered the strongest in history. 309 00:17:24,730 --> 00:17:27,560 To the point where there haven't been many challengers lately. 310 00:17:27,560 --> 00:17:30,240 Then who is fighting him today? 311 00:17:30,240 --> 00:17:35,120 The match was suddenly decided, so even I don't know who it is. 312 00:17:35,120 --> 00:17:38,200 It seems they've kept it a secret to garner more excitement as well. 313 00:17:38,470 --> 00:17:42,440 The Warrior King is a war troll and the strongest entity in the Empire. 314 00:17:42,440 --> 00:17:46,210 Is it possible to get him under the Empire's control? 315 00:17:47,050 --> 00:17:52,590 I'm surprised to hear that from you, who thinks mankind is the chosen race. 316 00:17:52,920 --> 00:17:55,650 Please consider it a personal opinion. 317 00:17:55,650 --> 00:18:00,330 Enough talk. Please answer the questions, Your Highness. 318 00:18:01,030 --> 00:18:02,230 Yes, of course. 319 00:18:02,230 --> 00:18:04,840 Thank you all for waiting! 320 00:18:04,840 --> 00:18:08,140 The challenger is about to enter the ring! 321 00:18:08,940 --> 00:18:12,150 I'm sure everyone knows the challenger's name. 322 00:18:12,150 --> 00:18:16,720 King of the Sorcerer Kingdom, His Majesty Ains Ooal Gown! 323 00:18:21,850 --> 00:18:22,940 Huh?! 324 00:18:26,120 --> 00:18:28,160 Ains Ooal Gown? 325 00:18:28,600 --> 00:18:31,040 N-No way. 326 00:18:31,250 --> 00:18:33,800 That's impossible. 327 00:18:36,050 --> 00:18:38,120 Wait. This is a trap! 328 00:18:38,120 --> 00:18:40,260 The Sorcerer Kingdom's trap? Or...? 329 00:18:40,260 --> 00:18:40,930 No! 330 00:18:40,930 --> 00:18:43,560 You decided on the meeting place, your Highness. 331 00:18:43,560 --> 00:18:44,830 That's true. 332 00:18:44,830 --> 00:18:48,730 But do you think I would be in such a panic if I knew?! 333 00:18:48,730 --> 00:18:50,510 You expect us to believe that? 334 00:18:51,270 --> 00:18:55,860 You planned to force our involvement? Or perhaps sell us out? 335 00:18:56,170 --> 00:18:58,570 No! This is a huge misunderstanding. 336 00:18:59,160 --> 00:19:01,110 How did the information leak? 337 00:19:01,110 --> 00:19:05,240 Maybe he knew everything from the start? 338 00:19:05,240 --> 00:19:08,580 He scattered the bait and waited for me to bite. 339 00:19:08,920 --> 00:19:10,170 This is bad. I need to escape! 340 00:19:10,170 --> 00:19:14,020 Master Jircniv Rune Farlord El Nix. 341 00:19:17,920 --> 00:19:19,740 Long time no see. 342 00:19:20,550 --> 00:19:23,150 L-Long time no see, Master Gown. 343 00:19:23,150 --> 00:19:26,060 I would have never expected to see you in a place like this... 344 00:19:26,310 --> 00:19:28,550 I feel the same way. 345 00:19:28,970 --> 00:19:32,060 Coincidence is such a scary thing. 346 00:19:32,980 --> 00:19:34,350 I'm sure of it. 347 00:19:34,350 --> 00:19:36,800 He's been in control of everything. 348 00:19:36,800 --> 00:19:40,120 He discovered my meeting with the Theocracy and came to prevent our alliance! 349 00:19:40,120 --> 00:19:42,320 On top of that, he's managed to pressure both countries... 350 00:19:42,320 --> 00:19:46,080 Are these your acquaintances, Your Highness? 351 00:19:46,080 --> 00:19:48,070 How nefarious! 352 00:19:48,070 --> 00:19:49,640 This is a test of loyalty. 353 00:19:49,640 --> 00:19:51,130 He wants to see if I'll protect the Theocracy 354 00:19:51,130 --> 00:19:53,210 or ally with the Sorcerer Kingdom and sell them out! 355 00:19:53,210 --> 00:19:57,040 Excuse me. I should normally introduce myself, 356 00:19:57,040 --> 00:20:01,080 but a sudden emergency requires our leave. 357 00:20:01,080 --> 00:20:04,400 Please ask His Highness about us at a later time. 358 00:20:05,640 --> 00:20:08,720 I see. How unfortunate. 359 00:20:08,720 --> 00:20:11,610 I'm sure we'll meet again. 360 00:20:11,610 --> 00:20:14,020 Until then, I hope you stay in good health. 361 00:20:15,080 --> 00:20:17,050 What's wrong? El Nix... 362 00:20:17,050 --> 00:20:19,420 No, I should call you Master Jircniv. 363 00:20:19,420 --> 00:20:22,360 You seem a bit pale? Are you feeling unwell? 364 00:20:23,780 --> 00:20:25,740 No. I'm fine. 365 00:20:25,740 --> 00:20:27,860 I see. The body is a treasure. 366 00:20:27,860 --> 00:20:29,510 You have to take care of it. 367 00:20:29,510 --> 00:20:32,420 Well, I have a match to fight, so I'll take my leave. 368 00:20:33,010 --> 00:20:34,530 You tricked us. 369 00:20:34,530 --> 00:20:35,790 You're wrong! 370 00:20:36,040 --> 00:20:37,830 How do you explain this, then? 371 00:20:37,830 --> 00:20:39,720 What have you told him? 372 00:20:39,720 --> 00:20:42,170 How much did you tell him to protect your country? 373 00:20:42,740 --> 00:20:44,160 Please believe me. 374 00:20:44,160 --> 00:20:46,800 I really didn't give him any information! 375 00:20:47,060 --> 00:20:49,560 How truly unfortunate, Your Imperial Highness. 376 00:20:49,560 --> 00:20:50,560 Wait! 377 00:20:50,780 --> 00:20:56,190 Please tell me the temple's opinion on the Sorcerer King! 378 00:20:56,730 --> 00:20:59,120 The Sorcerer King is an evil undead. 379 00:20:59,120 --> 00:21:02,410 It's unforgivable to accept that creature as a king. 380 00:21:02,410 --> 00:21:05,560 That is the reason we are currently looking for a way to destroy him. 381 00:21:05,560 --> 00:21:08,590 Sell us out if you must, Your Imperial Highness. 382 00:21:08,590 --> 00:21:10,950 You've already fallen to the powerful demon's charm. 383 00:21:12,350 --> 00:21:14,650 His wisdom greatly surpasses my own. 384 00:21:14,650 --> 00:21:18,170 I'm sure that he planned for this result. 385 00:21:18,400 --> 00:21:22,920 I would be extremely suspicious of this whole situation if I were in your shoes as well... 386 00:21:23,250 --> 00:21:26,380 Also, the Sorcerer King has been a benevolent ruler. 387 00:21:26,380 --> 00:21:28,880 The people of E-Rantel are living in peace. 388 00:21:28,880 --> 00:21:32,060 Who knows how long that will last? 389 00:21:32,370 --> 00:21:33,760 You may be right. 390 00:21:33,760 --> 00:21:37,310 But that is why I want to warn you against any hasty actions. 391 00:21:37,630 --> 00:21:42,240 And lastly, I want you to watch him fight from somewhere in the colosseum. 392 00:21:42,240 --> 00:21:44,980 Please tell me if you find any way to defeat him. 393 00:21:46,590 --> 00:21:48,910 May we meet again someday. 394 00:21:50,400 --> 00:21:53,330 Thank you for waiting, everyone! 395 00:21:53,840 --> 00:21:55,840 The strongest warrior in the Empire! 396 00:21:55,840 --> 00:21:58,640 The hero of the colosseum! 397 00:21:58,640 --> 00:22:00,840 Here comes the Warrior King! 398 00:22:01,280 --> 00:22:04,800 I can't win against his cunning. 399 00:22:05,180 --> 00:22:08,550 I can only rely on the possibilities of the human heart. 400 00:22:12,360 --> 00:22:15,900 Warrior King! Try your best!