There are probably a ton of people hiding away in a city this big...
There must be women and children, too.
Some people might live through an earthquake...
If I try to burn the city down, people will run around like crazy and a few might escape...
Even though my powers come from Lady Bukubuku Chagama...
All right!
I'll do it!
I'll annihilate the royal capital and slaughter every single person in it!
I've got this!
It's so quiet.
How did it all come to this?
Princess Renner...
Climb, we need to hurry.
Yes.
Did something happen?
Yes.
I remembered something I have to do.
We can get a little revenge against the Sorcerer Kingdom.
Father!
Renner, why did you...
I just remembered something important!
And that's—
These are...
various items that have been passed down through the royal family.
Yes.
I wanted to pass down
the historical items of the royal family to the conqueror of our kingdom.
I must stay presentable as its last king.
Climb.
Yes!
This is a royal decree.
Take Renner and escape.
There is a secret passage in the royal palace that will lead you outside.
If you use it, you may still be able to escape.
There's no need for that, Climb.
Climb.
Father, Climb is mine.
He will not listen to your orders.
You're right.
But if he's truly loyal...
Climb, for the sake of continuing the bloodline of the Vaiself family,
will you take this child with you and escape?
As a reward, I'll give you her hand.
That's more than what I deserve.
Although the reward is extremely attractive,
I will have to decline.
This is more important, Father.
Yes, that's right.
Why did you come here?
Please give me your crown.
I'm going to hide it in the royal capital.
Why?
I'm going to tell the Sorcerer King,
"We've hidden everything that represents our king."
"If you destroy the royal capital,"
"you'll never get your hands on it."
I see. You plan to save as many of the people as you can.
Climb, will you hide this somewhere in the royal capital?
Of course, Princess Renner.
But where should I hide it?
My brother arranged a place in the warehouse district.
Zanac?
Yes. Brother was the one who gave me this idea.
I see. He planned so far ahead...
Father, will you please show me the secret passage
that leads out of the royal palace?
Yes.
Then, I'll be off.
Climb, once you finish hiding those items...
Princess Renner...
Make sure to come back to me safely.
Yes!
Please come back safely!
You have to run, not fight.
Yes. I'll come back as quickly as I can.
I'm depending on you.
Let me confirm things first, boy.
Are you a subordinate of the Sorcerer King?
Hmm, you know, I'm only here to collect magic items.
So, I'll let you guys live if you show me the way.
You talk big, boy.
But I cannot allow you to pass through here.
I can't hand over a dangerous item that even attracts devils to it.
Thank goodness. So, it's still here.
So? What's your answer to my offer?
We refuse.
I, Ves—
I need to grab all the magic items here and I don't have much time.
Maybe I should just catch one of the snobby magic casters inside.
Oh. Kill them all.
Demiurge is gonna be super happy.
I have to hurry.
What?!
Oh! Th-Thank goodness.
U-Um, it'll be dangerous if you stand there.
Who are you?
Um, well, that's...
I'm planning on destroying this area first...
So, um, I might accidentally get you involved. Please go quickly.
Make sure to come back to me safely.
The royal capital...
It's burning?!
Princess Renner!
Excuse me.
The throne room?
Princess Renner!
Come in, last human in this palace.
Princess!
Climb...
Sorcerer King!
You stand too proudly before Lord Ains.
Prostrate yourself!
You used this ability to control Princess Renner!
You made her kill the king, her own father, with her own hands!
Oh, I just remembered.
I saw you once before when I fought with Gazef Stronoff.
Release him.
You are free to move.
This is all because of you!
You should thank me.
I'll allow you to fight me, a king, one-on-one.
Let's see...
How about I take that sword if I win?
If it weren't for you, the Kingdom would be at peace!
No one would have died and the princess would have shed no tears!
Climb!
If this was a story,
your rage would call forth the hidden power within you in order to cut me down.
But this is reality.
Such a thing won't happen!
You will die here.
There is no value in saving you.
You have no special talent or power.
But there is no need to despair.
The world is unfair.
Inequality exists from the moment of birth.
There are those who have talent and those who do not.
Those who are born into wealth and those born into misery.
Lucky ones who live a blessed life
and unlucky ones who live a miserable life.
But there is no need to despair over the inequality.
Because death is fair to all.
And I am that death itself.
My mercy as the overlord of death is the only absolutely fair thing in this unfair world.
I...
I am Princess Renner's shield!
I see. Those eyes...
Pick it up.
Putting it simply, it is a sword that may be able to kill me.
Climb...
Let me ask you. Will you kill the princess after you kill me?
What answer will make you suffer the most?
I'm sure that not answering at all will have the best effect.
Sorcerer King!
Now! Ability Release!
Climb...
I'll lend you this.
What is it?
It's supposed to raise one's power as a warrior well past their limits.
I see. That was a good attack.
Climb!
Can Razor Edge destroy world items?
That would be an interesting idea to experiment with.
Well, I'll take my time to think about it after killing you.
To think that the Sorcerer King would use magic on someone like me...
Grasp Heart.
You did well.
If you'll excuse me, woof.
Climb! You're awake!
Pri... Re...
Yes, that's right. It's me, Climb.
Oh, this?
The Sorcerer King used his powers to change me into this.
I'm no longer a human, but a demon.
How pathetic of me. I'm the only one who managed to survive.
I'm sure you're wondering why you're still alive.
Before I answer, Climb...
Will you listen to my selfish request?
I've turned into a demon and will now live for all eternity.
I'd be so lonely by myself...
Climb, will you become a demon for me?
Thank you very much.
Let me answer you now.
Actually, I pledged my allegiance to the Sorcerer King in exchange for your resurrection.
Will you pledge your allegiance to the Sorcerer King with me?
Yes...
I'm sure that the Sorcerer King will test your allegiance in some way.
It will surely be painful for you.
That hurts my heart...
Don't... wor...ry...
Thank you very much.
Climb, let's talk about such things later.
Please take your time to rest.
Lady Albedo!
I would like to apologize for taking so long to thank you.
Everything from preparing the poison for the food
and going along with my charade in the throne room...
I'd like to thank the Sorcerer King for all the support he's given me.
There's no need to be so nervous.
Ninety percent of the plan used to destroy this kingdom was suggested by you.
We are well aware of your capabilities.
I hope you continue to support Nazarick by working diligently as my subordinate.
Of course, Lady Albedo.
Lord Ains valued you enough to go this far in helping you...
Don't disappoint him.
I'll give you the reward for your hard work
for the next couple of thousand years in advance.
This is another Seed of the Fallen.
Thank you very much.
Please give His Majesty the Sorcerer King my thanks.
I will be sure to work enough, no, more than that, to repay his generosity.
Now, I'll be taking my leave, as there are still things to attend to.
It looks like I'll be able to get past the last hurdle.
Only one thing went against my calculations.
I never expected His Majesty to come personally and act out such a silly role.
I'm so fortunate.
I was able to realize my dream by merely selling out a single kingdom.
Climb, let's spend eternity together in happiness.
First, we should exchange our first time together today.
Or should we treasure our first time a bit more?
A dream within a dream.
Now, let's forget everything else.
To stand upon this stage of corpses.
We only need each other.
Let's go mad with delight and dance.
Lord Ains, there is one request I would like to make of you.
After reading the material that Sebas provided,
there is one place that I would like to go see.
Could I impose on you for some time?
Let's drown in happiness and sing.
I don't mind. You are acting for the benefit of Nazarick, aren't you?
Go on ahead, Demiurge.
Thank you very much.
Let's fall as far as we can, until our last breath.
Is that you, Climb? Please come in.
Forgive me for being gone so long.
I was worried.
I really was worried, you know.
So, I hear you are going up against the Eight Fingers?
Where will you be attacking?
These seven locations.
Also, my sister, I have an important question.
Our beloved older brother, the first prince,
is also taking money from the Eight Fingers, right?
Ah, Brother Barbro?
This would be the perfect evidence to depose him.
I'd like to include the drug division stronghold he deals with in your plans.
Then that will make eight places for us to raid.
Next, I must convey an important matter to you.
Entoma?
Acknowledged.
You are forbidden to kill this person. Especially you, Shalltear.
Okay, I get it! You don't have to single me out!
Hmm? What is it, Shadow Demon?
I see. It appears we now have one more Eight Fingers base to attack.
Mare, I want you to head there with Entoma.
There is no way a human weakling is getting away from me unharmed!
Time Accelerator!
Is that...?
Princess Renner has requested that I fight without changing the color of my armor.
Hey, is anyone there?
Worthless trash...
Oh, you're awake.
Lady Albedo.
Though I set up a barrier to keep us isolated,
I was planning to come and wake you if you didn't do so on your own.
Th-Thank you for coming all this way!
You're here to save me, aren't you?
Me, a mere pawn.
This was all done by the people who envy me!
I knew you'd understand!
I only worked hard to do what I thought was right!
At this point, I can only be impressed...
Well, I've brought you a present.
How kind of you!
How dare you soil my good name with your actions?
You father begged me.
He wanted to let his stupid son
experience the same suffering he and his people experienced.
I'll be sure to keep my promise.
Your Majesty, we have gathered as you have decreed.
Raeven, was it? I'm pleased you've come.
I should reward you for your troubles,
but I dislike wasting time with useless chatter.
So, let's end this quickly.
Yes!
The Sorcerer Kingdom's army will destroy the remaining noble fiefs and return home.
Continue governing your own domains as usual.
There may be transfers in the future, but things have yet to be decided.
Isn't that right, Albedo?
Yes. Exactly as you say, Lord Ains.
That's how it is.
Govern using the same laws until changes are announced.
Yes!
Now, then...
The Kingdom has thus completely fallen.
Raeven, I'd like to ask you something.
Yes. Please ask anything.
Do you think everyone will now understand the foolishness of going against me?
Yes.
I'm sure that the foolishness of going against His Majesty the Sorcerer King
will be known by many for all eternity.
I see.
Then it was worth doing.
I am quite satisfied with this result.