It's the Queen.
Move aside!
- Your Majesty, please! - We don't have enough food!
We're going to starve!
You want to be killed?!
Just look at how helpless those fools are!
The pathetic swine never stood a chance against us!
It's all thanks to Her Majesty for traveling to the frontlines
and rallying the morale of our troops.
Indeed! This is cause for celebration!
How can you say that?!
They are still subjects of the Kingdom who are starving!
Oh? And so what?
Are you saying that we shouldn't reward our soldiers for a battle well fought?
Or do you have something against celebrating the glory of our Queen?
No, but-
Do you gentlemen seriously consider
the outcome of this little skirmish to be a victory?!
There will be no victory for our Kingdom until every last one of those
Imperial brutes is crushed.
Y-yes, that's absolutely right, Your Majesty!
Of course!
When I said "victory," I didn't actually mean-
Your Majesty, what shall we do with these people?
Ah, right, them.
I've heard talk that their meddling changed the tide of battle in our favor.
Is that so?
Yes.
They're an eccentric bunch, both in speech and appearance.
We've locked them in the great prison for the time being.
Forget about them. We have no time for such trivial matters.
With all due respect, Your Majesty,
I believe that we can put their weapons to good use.
It would make future battles easier-
That's coward's talk!
Are you not the hero who once saved the Kingdom?
The mighty knight who was blessed with the sacred armor by the princess herself?
I expect all of you
to come prepared with a plan for the next battle by tomorrow's cabinet meeting.
That is all.
U-um, excuse me, Mother.
What is it, Fione?
Well, it's about the strange people that Cecil mentioned.
They might actually be the Empire's-
I said to forget about them.
Unless you have some reliable information to share with us?
No...
Then keep quiet.
Come in.
Greetings, Princess.
You wanted to see me?
You're still not eating?
Princess, you must understand that skipping your meals
doesn't feed our people.
I have no appetite.
Cecil.
I have a favor to ask of you.
Harleen Quinzel.
A former psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum.
Fell in love with the Joker during his imprisonment there,
then helped him escape.
You've been partners in crime with him ever since then, huh?
Pretty dumb for someone with a PHD.
You trying to live out some twisted fantasy
as the heroine of a romcom or what?
How about you guys, didja fail the officer exam or something?
Prison guards are just buff muscleheads who couldn't hack it as cops.
Or at least that's what I heard on TV.
You stupid bitch!
Take this!
Wake up!
Dammit!
- Quit lazing around on the floor - Enough of your bullshit!
and get up!
We're gonna teach you a lesso-
Rise and shine, Harley.
Puddin'!
Finally awake, eh, little lady?
Ugh, reality freakin' bites.
Huh?
Oh, nothin'!
Do you guys realize what's going on?
Well, if we've waited this long and no one has come to get us
then I guess that means we aren't welcome around here.
No shit, Sherlock! What was your first clue?!
Anyone with a brain can see that we're stuck in a goddamn prison!
There's no need to shout.
I'm just as frustrated as you.
That battle was won due to our efforts.
By all rights, they should be treating us as heroes,
and calling upon us to do even greater things,
like changing the very fate of the Kingdom!
Good grief.
I was totally onboard with the idea of us being summoned to an Isekai.
But the God behind this whole thing
clearly has no idea how the basics of a story actually work.
I'll just have to revise it myself.
Now I get it.
You're one of those movie star pricks who everyone hates
'cuz you keep forcing them to change parts of the script you don't like, huh?
Hah! No wonder I don't know you!
You're a third-rate nobody!
What did you just say?!
Time is our biggest problem.
Three, two, one...
And that marks exactly 12 hours since the helicopter we were in crashed.
If everything that Amanda lady said is true,
then after 72 hours...
Or actually, it's just 60 hours now, then our heads will explode.
We have to get back to the helicopter before then.
What?
Holy crap.
I didn't think you actually had any brains in that head of yours.
Hold up, why're you prioritizing the bombs?
I thought you worked for that hard-ass hag.
What about your noble mission?
The only lady I serve is liberty.
But I'm willing to do what Amanda wants if I have to.
I'm not happy with the way the story is unfolding,
but I don't see a reason for us to stay here, either.
We already kicked the hell outta the bars.
Even the macho man here couldn't do it. There's no way you could-
Using brute force isn't my style.
Just hang tight. I'll kick this story into gear.
But please bear one thing in mind.
Huh?
The hero woefully being forced to leave his comrades behind
and growing stronger from their sacrifice is a common trope in the movies.
Most of the time, the lady survives.
However, it's also typical in these Isekai stories
for the hero from the real world to get asked for help
by the local princess and ultimately falling in love with-
Guards!
Hey! We got a prison break over here!
Fools!
I can tell you're going to come in handy with the mission.
I'm not letting you go!
My powers...!
Sucks for you, buddy!
Can't cause any trouble now, can ya?
There's such a thing as narrative flow, you know!
What kind of minor side character gets in the protag's way like this?!
Get out.
The hell is this?
Soup, maybe.
If I had to guess.
So, you're gonna take us with you this time, right?
No can do.
What?
It's these handcuffs.
I haven't been able to use my powers since they put them on me.
Why'd you guys get in my way in the first place?!
Hey.
You're sitting in my seat.
Don't get your human stench on it.
You'll infect me with your weakness.
The stupid humans who came here before you did the same damn thing.
Say what?
C'mon, you must get the gist of it.
The social rules of prison are the same no matter where you go,
even in different worlds.
Hold on.
Making a scene when we're short on time isn't the smartest move.
Stuff it, Mr. Hide-My-Superpowers.
We're different species with different languages.
Hell, we don't even share the same tastes in music,
and you expect me to get along with them?
Remember what I showed you before? You and I are different, too.
Yet here we are, having a conversation.
Isn't that right?
We really should've dragged that other metahuman along with us.
Then we could've resolved this with big stick diplomacy,
which is typical for a movie plot.
Well, tough titties!
We couldn't wake him up. Probably too full or something.
Have you made a decision yet?
That's my seat you're in.
Ah, my apologies.
We're new around here.
What?
Just get lost, already.
Of course. We should've paid our respects first.
You're the boss here, right?
Everyone's attention is focused on you.
It's quite impressive, really!
You can understand them?
I'm reading the room from their expressions and attitude.
It's a basic skill for an actor.
Say, would you be so kind as to tell me the rules around here?
What are you smiling about? Are you screwing with me?
Indeed!
The guards here are downright deplorable.
They like to pretend they have superiority by beating us up all the time.
It's so pathetic!
I see how it is.
The puny human thinks he can mess with an ogre, huh?
Now then, let's share a meal tog-
Freakin' barf!
Ya like that?!
Dumbass!
Eat this!
The wands! Bring the wands!
Oh crap! Not the wands!
Run!
Throw them in the disciplinary cells! All of them!
Hands off!
Whoa.
Ow! What the hell was that?!
Must've pulled some hocus-pocus on us.
He said magic and shit was possible in this "Isekai" or whatever, right?
Any luck?
Who are you?
You speak my language. Did you come here from the other world?
Why don't you introduce yourself first?
Rick Flag.
I'm an agent with A.R.G.U.S.
"A.R.G.U.S.", huh?
Let me guess.
You must be buddies with that old hag, Amanda, right?
You're Harley Quinn.
Partner of the infamous Joker, Gotham City's Clown Prince of Crime.
Heh.
So you know about me and Puddin'?
Hot damn. You're her?
Along with...
Deadshot, Clayface, Peacemaker, and King Shark.
Yeah, well, what's your deal?
Cuz from the looks of it, you've been here way longer than us, yeah?
When exactly did you all get here?
Literally just yesterday.
They fed us a bunch of nonsense and then boom.
So Director Waller decided to send backup?
No.
It's more like she decided to get serious.
Seems like you guys weren't filled in on the details.
You're not the first group who got sent to this world.
What does that mean?
A few months ago, I led the squad that was tasked with making first contact.
With this strange world
that's connected to ours through the Gate.
So we really are in an Isekai! I knew it!
But what for?
We're willing to go anywhere to find water and natural resources.
Because monopolizing them would bring immeasurable benefits
to our country back home.
It's even worth the risk of exploring totally unknown worlds,
that we might not return safely from.
So, basically, you guys screwed the pooch.
And now we're here to clean up the mess.
We're a group of criminals who nobody gives a shit about if they die.
Some kinda "suicide squad," huh?
Who was in charge of leading your team here?
If they had to replace me, then it must be Katana?
Nope.
I think it was somebody named Adam or Eve or whatever.
But he got squashed after our helicopter went down.
What about the bomb in your necks? They must've briefed you on those.
We have exactly 58 hours, 29 minutes and 21 seconds left.
We need to reset the timer.
Where's the device?
Timer? Reset?
What are you talking about?
Don't play dumb!
Get in the way of my mission and you'll regret it!
A time bomb, huh? Director Waller really thought this through.
You seriously don't know?
She said something about it receiving radio signals.
Seems like we share a common goal, then.
I'll help you guys escape.
But just FYI, I have nothing on me.
There should have been gear on your helicopter.
All squished! Flat as a pancake!
Then a signal must come from beyond the Gate.
The only way for us to pick up radio waves from our world
is by getting up close to the Gate.
I should be able to guide you there,
assuming we came from the same entry point.
So what, we're supposed to be buddy-buddy now?
After you assholes planted bombs in us and just dumped us here?
Would you prefer kicking the bucket in 58 hours?
Whatever! We know you're just desperate to get outta here!
It's easy to see that you're not used to prison life like we are.
Me hungry.
Smell blood.
W-w-wait a sec!
You gotta be friggin' kidding me.
Aren't you guys supposed to be friends?
How did you handle him before?!
Don't ask me!
They just brought us all here outta the blue!
H-hold on!
Nanaue! Just wait!
"Nanaue"?
It's his real name.
Nanaue, are you hungry?
Well, so are we!
There's food on the other side. We can go together.
Other side?
Th-that's right. Come on, let's go.
What's the matter? The door should be unlocked.
Come on, hurry up! Let's eat!
What are you doing?!
Make it quick, Nana!
Get wrecked!
Whoa.
What just happened? Freaky.
Holy crap.
Perfect!
Let's go before the commotion gets any bigger.
Wrong! Make it bigger!
Are you out of your mind?
All right!
Let me handle this!
Presto!
And the grand finale!
I knew it! My powers are greater here!
Listen closely, folks!
This is the power of true acting,
the moment where language barriers are surpassed and-
What are you dipshits waiting for?!
- Huh?! - Now is the time!
Did they neuter you or what?!
Don't you have fangs and claws?!
What the hell happened to your fighting spirit?!
Now's our chance!
Hell yeah!
Take that!
Un, deux, trois! Un, deux, trois! Un, deux, trois!
Would it be okay if I talked to that girl and her group?
What girl? Who do you mean?
Those strange people who suddenly appeared on the plains.
Per your report,
they were powerful enough to turn the tide of battle, weren't they?
Yes, that's true.
However, we know nothing about who or what they are.
But remember the cabinet meeting?
You spoke of them like they had some kind of potential.
I was merely showing interest in their weaponry.
I assigned one of our technicians to take a closer look,
but he's been totally baffled by them.
War is about using whatever resources we can, Princess.
Please, Cecil.
I wish to help in my own way.
So that we can end the fighting as quickly as possible.
Sir Cecil!
L-look at that!
What?!
Oh?
Looks like we've got company!
Although they're gonna need way more troops than that to bring us down.
Friggin' asshats...
You know we don't have time to waste on this shit!