You can address me as Captain Connor.
And as you can see, I am captain of this ship.
Shiki! Over here!
Violence is a crime,
regardless of the reason.
We sentence you to 100,000 Metals.
How could you be so cruel?
Not to worry. Neither of them have been eradicated.
They've both been sent to a labor camp
as associate criminals in this matter.
They're free to go only after they've mined 100,000 metal ores.
But until then, they will remain in our custody.
May your will deliver you from evil,
as you continue down the noble path.
And remember, Madame Kurenai will always protect the righteous.
They have a labor camp?
They might be referring to the poverty district.
We need to find out who this Madame Kurenai is.
We're coming! Shiki! Homura!
Hang in there just a little longer!
STONES
What is this place?
From the looks of it, they must have teleported us to a cave.
Hey Homura, what's that thing around your neck?
When did that happen?
There's one on your neck, too.
"100,000?"
The heck does that mean?
What are those things?
Bugs!!!
-Whatever they are, there's a lot of them. -Bugs…
Shiki?
Get up! Come on! Pull yourself together!
Damn it!
Annoying bug!
I need help!
There's too many of them to handle alone!
Get down!
Charge! One plus two…
Equals!
One million power!
One plus two…
Equals…
One million power!
One plus two equals…
One million power!
I'm pretty sure it's three, but I'll keep quiet.
That should take care of the stones here.
Howdy, noobies. Either of you injured?
Who are you, people?
Seriously?
They brought you two here and didn't explain how to harvest stones?
Hmm-mm.
You're way too pretty to be out here. I feel bad for ya.
I didn't know that many bugs existed.
Those monsters you just saw are called Stones.
Those were the weakest kind you'll find, so they aren't worth very much metal.
Honestly, just ignore those shrimps.
Stones and metal?
Sorry, but I have no idea what you're talking about right now.
Basically, we're all hunters
who defeat those creatures you saw, called Stones, to collect their metal.
The only ore you'll find on this planet is harvested by the Stones you find.
After defeating the Stones,
the metal you collect from them gets sent directly to Madame Kurenai.
And the amount of metal you need to transfer to her
is that number written on your collar.
All that trouble collecting metal just to give it away to this Madame Kurenai?
Oh yeah, who is this Madame Kurenai, anyway?
The most powerful human being on this planet.
And if you plan on ever leaving this dump, you've gotta keep gathering metal for her,
until that number on your neck is zero.
Well, that's gonna be boring.
Its not boring, it's terrifying.
There's worse Stones than just those bugs.
Really?!
There's something worse out there than fighting bugs?
Nah, those Stones are trash.
You'll barely earn any metal taking those things out.
I mean, they only give one metal per bug.
So that's why we go after the bigger ones.
There's big bugs here too!?
Yup! There's all kinds of Stones here.
Some of them even look like giant monsters.
So not all of them are bugs, Homura! That's great!
We only came here to find Teacher,
yet we're stuck in some camp exterminating bugs
for some woman we've never met before.
What's the matter?
You haven't been collecting as many metals as you normally do.
So that's it? Already gave up on your freedom?
Sorry, sir.
I haven't been feeling very well since I caught a cold last week.
Shut up!
I thought violence wasn't permitted here.
Did you forget we had to fight against the Stones back there?
There are no laws down here in the Poverty District.
The bastard beating that man is our warden.
One of Kurenai's henchmen.
Get your hands off me.
His name's Benzaiten Garrot.
That's enough, he gets it.
The poor man is unconscious.
Hey, what are you doing?
It's a death wish to defy Madame Kurenai's underlings!
Yeah, a death wish for us because we're gonna get blamed for this stunt.
You don't want to do this!
Please, stop!
I get it, you're newbies.
I suppose it's understandable that you idiots wouldn't know the rules yet.
I guess I'm gonna have to teach you.
Drop to your knees, peasants!
My legs!
I can't move my legs.
You coward!
I see you've noticed my whip can paralyze on impact.
Hey there.
Now that I'm getting a closer look at ya, you're pretty good lookin'.
Homura!
Now we're talkin'.
I love watching you squirm in pain!
Scream for me!
Shiki!
Nice try.
I don't waste my time here on men.
Are you seriously gonna challenge me?
Huh?
If you try pulling some heroic bullshit here,
I'm gonna make sure all these workers suffer for it.
It's your lucky day, hottie.
You get to be punished and satisfied.
Let go of her, you scum!
Shiki, stop!
Don't worry about me. Please!
It's okay! I can use him to gather info!
After all, he has no idea that I'm capable of using Ether Gear!
You know I can hear you, right?
Not again! Why can't I keep my thoughts to myself?
Think that girl's ever gonna come back?
Maybe, but I'd rather die.
He really took her away.
And worse, Garrot took an interest in her looks.
Look, I want to help her but--
There's nothing any of us can do to save her.
I'm getting Homura back!
And I'll take down anyone in my way!
Next.
This man won't disappoint you.
Cedric is a model from Genos.
It is an honor to meet you, Madame.
You have my thanks.
Oh?
Planet Genos is known for having a high population of attractive men,
which led me to believe they would make fitting attendants for you.
How kind.
Do my eyes deceive me?
I never would've imagined Madame Kurenai to be so beautiful.
Then you wouldn't mind disrobing for me now, would you?
Unless you're feeling too shy for me.
Of course. It'd be my pleasure.
Come closer, young man.
Please, excuse me
I can't help but stare in awe.
To think someone so stunning
is the most powerful and wealthy being on this planet, confounds me.
If I were to be your personal attendant, I'd do absolutely anything for you.
Oh really now?
Yes, and if it's company that you seek,
I can keep you warm with my body on a lonely night.
That being said, your thoughts on him, Madame?
He is a top rated model
with the qualifications of a five star butler.
I believe there to be no better--
I choose to reject him.
What?
You have the gall to lay a finger on me without my permission?
Perhaps you've gone senseless
and mistaken me for one of your little harlots.
Wait! I'm sorry!
I just… wanted… to make you feel comfortable, is all.
You overstepped your boundaries.
Please, Madame Kurenai! I beg of you!
Anything but my face!
You can sever my legs, just not my face!
Really?
First you touch without permission, and now this?
I'm going to savor scorching your face.
Burn in crimson!
Next.
Unfortunately, Madame Kurenai,
that man you just incinerated was the last candidate.
Is that so?
Then go fetch me some more, and do make sure they have manners.
Right.
Understood, Madame Kurenai.
Oh…
A question for you.
Do you know about a ship called the Edens Zero?
Sorry, Madame, I do not.
Really?
You mean to tell me that a man as well-traveled as you,
has never heard of this ship?
Pardon my curiosity,
but, what makes you so interested in this matter?
Drakken Joe is out searching for it.
And get this, according to the info he received,
the ship has an Ether Drive.
You've got to be joking!
Well, it would take nearly ten years of uninterrupted mining
to gather enough ores to match that value!
Exactly.
That's why he requested I be the one to help him find it,
since he needs my Crimson Eye.
What would be your asking share of the profits?
He offered 30%.
But, I want more than that, so I'm going to double-cross him.
I want it all.
And I won't settle for anything less than 100% of the profit.
How strange.
It seems Sun Jewel is emitting a powerful radar and jamming signal.
No kidding, I've been trying non-stop and I can't reach Rebecca's damn phone.
Mos-Moscoy.
Well, on the bright side,
we don't have to worry about Edens Zero getting caught in their radar.
What makes you so confident?
Need I remind you how I dealt with Spider?
It's no use. The signal is jammed.
This planet is so advanced in all the worst ways.
Powerful jamming signal detected.
What a bummer.
I was gonna ask Witch or Sister for help, but I can't get in touch with them.
We can't connect to the Edens Zero.
I saw that whole fiasco back there, Rebecca.
Don't tell me that's…
…Labilia!
Too bad.
If you'd recorded your friends getting banished, you might've gotten views.
Why are you here on Sun Jewel?
I was gonna ask you the same thing.
I mean, no offense but this isn't really a place for poor people.
Anyway,
I saw how Shiki and the kimono girl were taken to the labor camp.
I guess I felt bad for you so I came over to tell you a secret.
So get this.
I know a secret way to get in the labor camp undetected.
Huh?!
Now, I don't mind telling you how, Rebecca,
as long as you do little ol' me, a little ol' favor.
You want a favor from me?
-Yup! -I have a bad feeling about this!
Since you've been getting so popular lately
thanks to your stunt on Guilst,
I thought it might be fun to collaborate with you.
I mean, think about it. This isn't a bad deal for you.
What are you scheming, Labilia?
Oh, look! It's little Hoppy and Pipo.
It's Happy and Pino.
Wait, you're messing them up on purpose, aren't you?
Anyhoo, you remember those B-Cuber kidnappings, right?
Well, those creeps came after me, but your friend Shiki came to my rescue
and managed to fight them off, so helping you is my way of repaying him.
Look, if you appeared in just one of my videos,
your popularity will soar.
At the same time, I'll get loads of new viewers from you,
since you're the new rising star of B-Cube.
It's a win-win situation, bestie!
Okay, so what's the favor?
Nothing too crazy!
All you gotta do is cosplay as Wibble Wobble Ruby Bobble in my video.
No way, that's an anime for children!
The title?
I Find Out How Desperate Up and Coming Cosplay B-Cuber Rebecca Really Is!
I'm not doing that!
What's wrong?
Did you change your mind about wanting to save your imprisoned friends?
I guess you don't care what happens to Shiki and kimono girl after all.
You look totally adorable!
More like totally ridiculous for wearing this nonsense.
The theme song?
That's Wibble Wobble Ruby Bobble's second opening theme song!
He's good! Like weirdly good!
Wait a second. I recognize that hair.
I know you! You're the famous B-Cuber Nino!
Only anime can save the universe.
Hey! She's right. It's really Nino!
Whoa! I can't believe he's actually here with us!
And look! That's Labilia over there!
Maybe they're filming a video!
Nino must be popular here.
He's a famous B-Cuber that covers everything from anime to geek content.
You really look like Wibble Wobble Ruby Bobble.
Can I get a picture with you?
This is the best cosplay I've seen.
Um… sure?
Would you mind not interrupting us, Nino?
Did you orchestrate all this?
Sorry about that. I guess I got too excited for a second.
He's awesome. I wish we could collab with him.
Me too.
Okay, Rebecca. I know it's last minute,
but here's the general flow of the video we'll be shooting today.
What do you mean?
Hold on a second. It's scripted?
Just like every other video.
Your viewership won't grow unless you know what to say before you hit record.
Planning is essential for just about any content you make.
Even reaction videos.
No way! You mean everyone's doing this?
Hey, ladies and losers, allow me to introduce you to Rebecca,
the rising star of B-Cube known for her cute cat dance.
Hi there!
This is going to help me find Shiki and Homura, right?
So why are you wearing a costume?
You made me wear this stupid thing!
Whoopsie.
Anyway, I had her cosplay…
I managed to get closer to Labilia
and I'm learning tips on how to become a successful B-Cuber.
Shiki, Homura, I promise I'm doing all this for you guys.
Just hang in there.
Eyes over here!
Rebecca has a little something she's dying to show everyone.
Really? I had no idea.
Do this and you're finished.
She's going to say Ruby's catchphrase on stage for all of us!
What?
Okay, but this is the last thing I'm doing, alright?
You leave it to me. I'll wibble wobble your heart!
Yay! That was so cute!
Hmm!
Somehow that was even funnier that I imagined!
I title this video:
Annoying Girl From B-cuber Kidnappings
Wibble-Wobbles Herself Into a Batch of Hot Smelly Soup.
I can't believe you actually wore that outfit!
Rebecca, the rising star cosplays as a character from a children's show!
How embarrassing!
I just can't stop laughing! I'm dying here!
This stunt wasn't in the script you gave us!
Everyone knows the best pranks are the unscripted ones!
Just look at her over there.
She's such a disaster you can't look away!
And the look on her face!
How are you not dying laughing?
Please, help me understand what is funny about this.
You're a robot, so you probably won't get it.
What's funny is watching an idiot get put in her place in front of a crowd.
Well, for humans it's funny.
You are bullying my friend.
None of this is comical.
You are cruel!
Seriously, what did she ever do to you?
Aw, how pathetic.
The annoying little robot is pretending to cry.
It's fine, Pino.
I was stupid for thinking I could trust Labilia in the first place.
Rebecca!
Thank you for all the juicy footage.
Time for me to go do some editing,
But you promised me, Labilia!
Tell me how to get into the labor camp.
I'm sorry, what?
Bye, besties!
That girl is total scum.
How despicable.
Well guys, time to go back to the drawing board.
Huh?
"Madame Kurenai is eavesdropping on everything said here,
so don't say a word and try to suppress your reaction."
"I know a secret way
to the labor camp undetected, so follow me!"
"Only anime can save the universe."
I could get used to this.
What's wrong?
How come I'm unable to use my Ether Gear!
Ether Gear is a technology that rearranges the Ether inside your body.
Hate to break it to ya,
but you can't use it when your hands are tied up.
Crap. I have no way out of here.
Now then,
let's relax and have some fun here.
Huh?!
Shiki!
What now? Weren't you listening to me earlier, kid?
If you try to oppose my authority, those workers there will suffer for it.
Like I care about them.
Homura is my friend and that's that.
I'm not some hero who fights for anyone.
But I'll always fight for my friends,
and I'll take down anyone who hurts them!
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