1 00:00:00,167 --> 00:00:09,042 00:00:46.125 --> 00:00:48.792 align:middle [AINS] Aura. Mare. 2 00:00:11,875 --> 00:00:14,000 This is where we part ways. 3 00:00:14,083 --> 00:00:17,833 Scout the area for enemies as soon as we do. Understood? 4 00:00:17,917 --> 00:00:19,208 [AURA, MARE] Lord. 5 00:00:19,292 --> 00:00:21,708 [AINS] But, if you find yourself outnumbered by even 6 00:00:21,792 --> 00:00:25,958 the smallest degree, retreat to Nazarick at once. 7 00:00:26,042 --> 00:00:28,542 Understood, Lord Ains. 8 00:00:28,625 --> 00:00:30,375 We will do as you command. 9 00:00:30,458 --> 00:00:33,167 [AINS] Excellent. Make sure that you do. 10 00:00:33,250 --> 00:00:35,875 Remember, your retreat is an important part 11 00:00:35,958 --> 00:00:39,000 of my overall plan. Also, 12 00:00:39,083 --> 00:00:41,833 the Depiction of Nature and Society and Avarice 13 00:00:41,917 --> 00:00:46,083 and Selfless are world class items, treasured by Nazarick. 14 00:00:46,167 --> 00:00:48,333 They must never be taken from us. 15 00:00:48,417 --> 00:00:51,083 Depending on the situation, they are more important 16 00:00:51,167 --> 00:00:52,625 than your lives. 17 00:00:52,708 --> 00:00:54,583 [BOTH] Yes, lord! 18 00:00:54,667 --> 00:00:55,958 [MOMONGA] Strange. 19 00:00:56,042 --> 00:00:58,208 I used magic to detect the owner of the world item 20 00:00:58,292 --> 00:01:01,167 that's controlling Shalltear, but they aren't nearby. 21 00:01:01,250 --> 00:01:04,042 Did they really just leave her out here alone? 22 00:01:04,125 --> 00:01:06,375 It doesn't make sense. 23 00:02:39,292 --> 00:02:41,292 [DEMIURGE] I've returned. 24 00:02:43,500 --> 00:02:47,125 Now then. Care to tell me what's going on? 25 00:02:47,208 --> 00:02:49,250 You already know the answer to that. 26 00:02:49,333 --> 00:02:52,708 Everything Lord Ains told me was conveyed over "Message." 27 00:02:52,792 --> 00:02:55,958 I was referring to why you let him go without support. 28 00:02:56,042 --> 00:02:57,250 It was the master's call. 29 00:02:57,333 --> 00:03:00,333 I simply obeyed it. As I hope you intend to. 30 00:03:00,417 --> 00:03:02,333 Why did you not protest? 31 00:03:02,417 --> 00:03:05,042 We could have sent in minions in case this is a trap. 32 00:03:05,125 --> 00:03:06,708 If all the Guardians fought together, 33 00:03:06,792 --> 00:03:09,625 there isn't a force that could overtake us. 34 00:03:09,708 --> 00:03:11,417 I couldn't begin to guess the reason 35 00:03:11,500 --> 00:03:12,792 behind his decision. 36 00:03:12,875 --> 00:03:15,875 But it is obvious that Lord Ains was lying to us. 37 00:03:15,958 --> 00:03:18,208 Don't pretend that you didn't notice it! 38 00:03:18,292 --> 00:03:20,375 Yes. It is as you say. 39 00:03:20,458 --> 00:03:23,292 Then why did you allow him to leave without support?! 40 00:03:23,375 --> 00:03:25,458 When Lord Ains planned to go to E-Rantel 41 00:03:25,542 --> 00:03:28,250 without a Guardian escort, you strongly objected to it, 42 00:03:28,333 --> 00:03:30,208 so why would you possibly be okay with him 43 00:03:30,292 --> 00:03:32,375 doing the same thing now? 44 00:03:33,542 --> 00:03:34,792 Because he was quite adamant 45 00:03:34,875 --> 00:03:37,583 about defeating Shalltear with his own two hands. 46 00:03:37,667 --> 00:03:38,542 [gasps] 47 00:03:38,625 --> 00:03:39,500 Ah... 48 00:03:39,583 --> 00:03:40,875 [AINS] If that's what you need, 49 00:03:40,958 --> 00:03:43,208 then I promise you, I will come back alive. 50 00:03:43,292 --> 00:03:47,083 But first, I have to defeat Shalltear. 51 00:03:47,167 --> 00:03:49,917 His pure determination was intense. 52 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:53,500 And, as a woman, seeing my love so resolute, 53 00:03:53,583 --> 00:03:55,417 I simply couldn't bring myself to oppose 54 00:03:55,500 --> 00:03:58,000 my dear Lord Ains' wishes any further. 55 00:03:58,083 --> 00:03:59,333 It may have been irreverent of me, 56 00:03:59,417 --> 00:04:01,708 but I've decided I don't really care. 57 00:04:01,792 --> 00:04:03,625 Besides, Lord Ains promised 58 00:04:03,708 --> 00:04:08,417 he would return to us. I know in my heart he will do just that. 59 00:04:08,500 --> 00:04:10,417 So you made your decision on emotion 60 00:04:10,500 --> 00:04:13,417 instead of logic. Did you forget he is the last 61 00:04:13,500 --> 00:04:15,833 of the Supreme Beings that created us? 62 00:04:15,917 --> 00:04:18,083 It is our duty to keep him from danger. 63 00:04:18,167 --> 00:04:21,208 Even if that danger comes from his own actions. 64 00:04:21,292 --> 00:04:23,875 He may scold, or even kill us for it, 65 00:04:23,958 --> 00:04:25,917 but we must do something! 66 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:27,667 And where do you think you're going? 67 00:04:27,750 --> 00:04:29,375 I'm sure it's obvious. 68 00:04:29,458 --> 00:04:31,375 My subordinates and I will-- 69 00:04:32,833 --> 00:04:34,792 [DEMIURGE sighs] I see. 70 00:04:34,875 --> 00:04:37,250 Now I understand why you ordered me to meet you here 71 00:04:37,333 --> 00:04:38,958 the moment that I arrived. 72 00:04:39,042 --> 00:04:41,542 This was your plan from the beginning. 73 00:04:41,625 --> 00:04:42,417 That's correct. 74 00:04:42,500 --> 00:04:43,833 You're a fool! 75 00:04:43,917 --> 00:04:46,750 What if Lord Ains perishes as a result of this folly? 76 00:04:46,833 --> 00:04:49,833 Are you prepared to face the consequences of that outcome? 77 00:04:49,917 --> 00:04:52,000 We pledged our loyalty to him. 78 00:04:52,083 --> 00:04:55,083 Once he is gone, there will be no one left to serve. 79 00:04:55,167 --> 00:04:57,542 He will return to us. I'm sure of it. 80 00:04:57,625 --> 00:05:00,333 You can't possibly know that! 81 00:05:00,417 --> 00:05:02,708 You should believe in your master. 82 00:05:02,792 --> 00:05:05,958 As a Guardian, is that not also one of your duties? 83 00:05:06,042 --> 00:05:08,333 [grunts] 84 00:05:08,417 --> 00:05:09,583 All right. 85 00:05:09,667 --> 00:05:11,708 But, if something were to happen to Lord Ains, 86 00:05:11,792 --> 00:05:15,458 I will demand that you step down as leader of the Guardians! 87 00:05:16,625 --> 00:05:18,417 [COCYTUS] You would have her relinquish a position 88 00:05:18,500 --> 00:05:20,708 the Supreme Beings placed her in? 89 00:05:20,792 --> 00:05:24,875 That is blasphemy, Demiurge, of the highest caliber! 90 00:05:24,958 --> 00:05:28,833 As you wish. Tell me, Cocytus. 91 00:05:28,917 --> 00:05:32,958 What do you think are the odds of Lord Ains being victorious? 92 00:05:33,042 --> 00:05:37,625 [COCYTUS] Three to seven. Three in Lord Ains' favor. 93 00:05:37,708 --> 00:05:39,375 [gasps] 94 00:05:39,458 --> 00:05:40,667 I see. 95 00:05:40,750 --> 00:05:43,417 Then, let's watch as the battle unfolds 96 00:05:43,500 --> 00:05:47,083 and witness our glorious master beat the odds. 97 00:05:52,292 --> 00:05:53,875 [AINS] Dammit! 98 00:05:55,250 --> 00:05:57,292 [AINS] I wanted to spread the name of Ains Ooal Gown 99 00:05:57,375 --> 00:05:59,625 so that my comrades might find me. 100 00:05:59,708 --> 00:06:02,375 I planned to do whatever was necessary. 101 00:06:02,458 --> 00:06:05,292 Still, I made sure to move in secret, 102 00:06:05,375 --> 00:06:07,333 so that I could avoid unnecessary fighting 103 00:06:07,417 --> 00:06:09,958 along the way. 104 00:06:10,042 --> 00:06:11,625 So, how? 105 00:06:11,708 --> 00:06:14,667 How could something like this happen? 106 00:06:14,750 --> 00:06:16,417 I don't know who did this yet. 107 00:06:16,500 --> 00:06:20,000 But, when I do, I will destroy them. 108 00:06:20,083 --> 00:06:21,542 I'll make sure they deeply regret 109 00:06:21,625 --> 00:06:23,417 standing in my way. 110 00:06:23,500 --> 00:06:25,958 They've started a fight with Ains Ooal Gown, 111 00:06:26,042 --> 00:06:29,042 and that is the fastest way to the grave. 112 00:06:36,458 --> 00:06:38,208 [MOMONGA] I'm so stupid. 113 00:06:38,292 --> 00:06:42,042 I know there are better ways of handling this. 114 00:06:42,125 --> 00:06:44,250 Aura and Mare seemed to be convinced, 115 00:06:44,333 --> 00:06:48,958 but I'm pretty sure Albedo saw through my lie. 116 00:06:49,042 --> 00:06:51,125 As for you, don't you think this 117 00:06:51,208 --> 00:06:54,417 is a huge gamble as well, Shalltear? 118 00:06:54,500 --> 00:06:56,250 I don't even know if the resurrection mechanics 119 00:06:56,333 --> 00:06:58,750 back in Yggdrasil exist in this world. 120 00:06:58,833 --> 00:07:03,292 But I'm about to start a battle with our lives on the line. 121 00:07:03,375 --> 00:07:04,458 Because... 122 00:07:04,542 --> 00:07:08,500 I'll be the one to kill her instead. 123 00:07:08,583 --> 00:07:10,458 [MOMONGA] Because I couldn't bear to watch any of you 124 00:07:10,542 --> 00:07:12,375 try to kill each other. 125 00:07:13,875 --> 00:07:15,458 [MOMONGA] And... 126 00:07:18,667 --> 00:07:22,042 [AINS] I am the great Ains Ooal Gown. 127 00:07:22,125 --> 00:07:26,167 This sacred name can never be tarnished by defeat! 128 00:07:26,250 --> 00:07:28,792 "Body of Effulgent Beryl"! 129 00:07:31,292 --> 00:07:34,833 [AINS laughs] As I suspected. 130 00:07:34,917 --> 00:07:37,042 Unless I pull aggro with an actual attack, 131 00:07:37,125 --> 00:07:39,292 you won't go into combat mode, will you? 132 00:07:39,375 --> 00:07:42,000 Just like any MMO boss fight. 133 00:07:43,875 --> 00:07:45,250 [AINS] Sorry, Shalltear. 134 00:07:45,333 --> 00:07:47,333 But I'm taking full advantage of this. 135 00:07:47,417 --> 00:07:49,917 You'll have to wait a little longer. 136 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:53,375 "Fly." "Blessing of Magic Caster." 137 00:07:53,458 --> 00:07:57,125 "Infinity Wall." "Magic Ward, Holy." 138 00:07:57,208 --> 00:08:00,167 "Life Essence." "Greater Full Potential." 139 00:08:00,250 --> 00:08:02,625 "Freedom." "False Data, Life." 140 00:08:02,708 --> 00:08:05,458 "See Through." "Paranormal Intuition." 141 00:08:05,542 --> 00:08:08,000 "Greater Resistance." "Mantle of Chaos." 142 00:08:08,083 --> 00:08:10,583 "Indomitability." "Sensor Boost." 143 00:08:10,667 --> 00:08:14,583 "Greater Luck." "Magic Boost." "Draconic Power." 144 00:08:14,667 --> 00:08:17,458 "Greater Hardening." "Heavenly Aura." 145 00:08:17,542 --> 00:08:21,458 "Absorption." "Penetrate Up." "Greater Magic Shield." 146 00:08:21,542 --> 00:08:22,833 "Mana Essence." 147 00:08:22,917 --> 00:08:26,000 "Triple Maximize Magic, Explode Mine." 148 00:08:26,083 --> 00:08:28,875 "Triple Magic, Greater Magic Seal." 149 00:08:28,958 --> 00:08:32,583 "Triple Maximize Boosted Magic, Magic Arrow"! 150 00:08:36,250 --> 00:08:37,875 [AINS] Let's begin. 151 00:08:40,167 --> 00:08:41,292 [AURA] What's that? 152 00:08:41,375 --> 00:08:43,958 I... think it's maybe super tier magic. 153 00:08:44,042 --> 00:08:47,208 That's supposed to be even stronger than tenth tier. 154 00:08:47,292 --> 00:08:49,708 Isn't it a little early for that? 155 00:08:49,792 --> 00:08:53,542 It's more like a skill. It doesn't use any MP. 156 00:08:53,625 --> 00:08:56,667 [COCYTUS] It may be free to cast, but, once it's used, 157 00:08:56,750 --> 00:08:58,875 he won't be able to cast it again. 158 00:08:58,958 --> 00:09:01,167 A bold tactic, to say the least. 159 00:09:01,250 --> 00:09:02,583 What is his plan? 160 00:09:02,667 --> 00:09:05,042 Perhaps he wants to diminish Shalltear's HP quickly, 161 00:09:05,125 --> 00:09:07,625 so she won't have time to counter him. 162 00:09:11,375 --> 00:09:14,208 [AINS] Still no enemies. Interesting. 163 00:09:14,292 --> 00:09:16,000 They could be hiding in wait for me. 164 00:09:16,083 --> 00:09:19,208 But I can't waste this opportunity to attack. 165 00:09:19,292 --> 00:09:22,750 Goodness. I'm really going in blind here. 166 00:09:25,083 --> 00:09:26,833 [beeping] 167 00:09:26,917 --> 00:09:28,292 [BUKUBUKU CHAGAMA] I'll set that timer for you, 168 00:09:28,375 --> 00:09:30,750 Big Brother Momonga! 169 00:09:30,833 --> 00:09:33,042 [MOMONGA] Bukubuku Chagama. 170 00:09:33,125 --> 00:09:35,958 I wonder why I can't mute the voice on this watch. 171 00:09:46,208 --> 00:09:48,125 [MOMONGA] I will borrow some strength. 172 00:09:48,208 --> 00:09:49,667 From all of you. 173 00:09:53,125 --> 00:09:55,625 [AINS] Now then. Let's go. 174 00:09:55,708 --> 00:09:59,708 Super Tier Magic! "Fallen Down"! 175 00:10:18,625 --> 00:10:26,708 [laughing] 176 00:10:26,792 --> 00:10:29,208 Be careful, Lord Ains! 177 00:10:29,292 --> 00:10:33,042 I might think you're trying to kill me! Nice try! 178 00:10:33,125 --> 00:10:35,000 [AINS] It wasn't much of a present, 179 00:10:35,083 --> 00:10:37,958 but I hope you that you enjoyed it. 180 00:10:38,042 --> 00:10:40,083 Oh. I most certainly did! 181 00:10:40,167 --> 00:10:41,792 What a treat this will be. 182 00:10:41,875 --> 00:10:44,625 I get to enjoy killing a powerful man like Lord Ains 183 00:10:44,708 --> 00:10:47,458 with my own two hands. How wonderful! 184 00:10:47,542 --> 00:10:51,292 [AINS] Interesting. Why are you still calling me that? 185 00:10:51,375 --> 00:10:53,333 Oh, come on, isn't it obvious? 186 00:10:53,417 --> 00:10:56,125 You are still one of the Supreme Beings, Lord Ains. 187 00:10:56,208 --> 00:10:57,917 Calling you anything less than that would be 188 00:10:58,000 --> 00:11:00,125 the height of arrogance. 189 00:11:00,208 --> 00:11:03,167 [AINS] Who is your master, Shalltear? 190 00:11:03,250 --> 00:11:05,125 What kind of question is that, lord? 191 00:11:05,208 --> 00:11:07,667 [gasps] This doesn't make sense. 192 00:11:07,750 --> 00:11:10,917 Why do I want to kill my beloved master? 193 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:15,125 Because I was attacked? Because I feel compelled to? 194 00:11:15,208 --> 00:11:17,125 I have to use all of my strength to counter 195 00:11:17,208 --> 00:11:19,583 and destroy whoever tries to bring me harm. 196 00:11:19,667 --> 00:11:22,083 But why him? 197 00:11:22,167 --> 00:11:23,875 I don't know what's going on. 198 00:11:23,958 --> 00:11:25,792 But, now that I've been attacked, I have no choice 199 00:11:25,875 --> 00:11:28,917 but to tear you limb from limb, master. 200 00:11:29,000 --> 00:11:32,417 [AINS] I see. Very well, then. 201 00:11:32,500 --> 00:11:34,917 [MOMONGA] I know what's going on here. 202 00:11:35,000 --> 00:11:36,250 [SHALLTEAR] You seem a tad underdressed 203 00:11:36,333 --> 00:11:38,875 for the occasion, master. Did you actually think 204 00:11:38,958 --> 00:11:42,250 you'd be able to beat me wearing nothing but dirty rags? 205 00:11:42,333 --> 00:11:46,125 [AINS] Ha! Ains Ooal Gown does not know defeat. 206 00:11:46,208 --> 00:11:48,500 Before the day is done, you will bow down 207 00:11:48,583 --> 00:11:51,083 before me again, Shalltear. 208 00:11:51,167 --> 00:11:55,667 [laughs] Oh, I'm just aquiver with fear! 209 00:11:56,875 --> 00:11:58,042 [AINS] Watch your step. 210 00:11:58,125 --> 00:11:59,125 [gasps] 211 00:12:02,458 --> 00:12:04,667 [AINS] You should be more careful. 212 00:12:04,750 --> 00:12:07,625 I've cast the Triple Maximize Magic, Exploding Mine 213 00:12:07,708 --> 00:12:10,500 in the area surrounding me. 214 00:12:10,583 --> 00:12:14,375 "Maximize Magic, Gravity Maelstrom"! 215 00:12:14,458 --> 00:12:16,833 [SHALLTEAR grunts] "Wall of Stone"! 216 00:12:19,250 --> 00:12:22,417 [AINS] "Maximize Magic, Hold of Rib"! 217 00:12:22,500 --> 00:12:23,583 [gasps] 218 00:12:26,833 --> 00:12:29,667 [AINS] By the way, I forgot to mention this. 219 00:12:29,750 --> 00:12:32,583 I've littered the ground with all kinds of traps. 220 00:12:32,667 --> 00:12:35,708 Why don't you flap those wings over to me? 221 00:12:35,792 --> 00:12:37,125 Shame on you. 222 00:12:37,208 --> 00:12:40,125 I will not be provoked that easily, Lord Ains. 223 00:12:40,208 --> 00:12:43,208 I'm sure you've made the air around you equally as deadly. 224 00:12:43,292 --> 00:12:44,625 [AINS] Was it that obvious? 225 00:12:44,708 --> 00:12:46,792 Of course. I'm no fool. 226 00:12:46,875 --> 00:12:49,458 [MOMONGA] She bought it. 227 00:12:49,542 --> 00:12:51,708 That was the only mine spell I cast. 228 00:12:51,792 --> 00:12:53,500 I don't have enough MP to waste on magic 229 00:12:53,583 --> 00:12:58,458 that might not give results. I have to play this smart. 230 00:12:58,542 --> 00:13:00,167 I wonder how much I'll be able to damage her 231 00:13:00,250 --> 00:13:03,792 before I completely drain my MP. 232 00:13:03,875 --> 00:13:05,875 [SHALLTEAR] As expected of Lord Ains. 233 00:13:05,958 --> 00:13:09,833 If I continue to rush in, it's not going to get me anywhere. 234 00:13:09,917 --> 00:13:11,958 However, as a magic caster, 235 00:13:12,042 --> 00:13:15,333 his strength only exists as long as he has MP left. 236 00:13:15,417 --> 00:13:17,417 If I can force him to use it all, he won't be able 237 00:13:17,500 --> 00:13:19,833 to counter my constant physical attacks. 238 00:13:19,917 --> 00:13:22,042 He'll be finished. 239 00:13:22,125 --> 00:13:23,792 This Pipette Lance allows me to heal 240 00:13:23,875 --> 00:13:26,333 myself whenever I land a hit on an opponent. 241 00:13:26,417 --> 00:13:28,167 And the amount of HP I receive is equal 242 00:13:28,250 --> 00:13:30,083 to the damage caused. 243 00:13:30,167 --> 00:13:31,708 Because of that, Lord Ains cannot 244 00:13:31,792 --> 00:13:34,333 summon a creature to fight on the front lines for him. 245 00:13:34,417 --> 00:13:36,167 He knows that weak level monsters will only 246 00:13:36,250 --> 00:13:39,292 feed my Pipette Lance and keep me alive indefinitely. 247 00:13:39,375 --> 00:13:42,125 His spells are his only option. 248 00:13:42,208 --> 00:13:45,083 Aw, my poor, beloved, Lord Ains. 249 00:13:45,167 --> 00:13:49,250 He has to fight me all alone. It must be so frustrating. 250 00:13:49,333 --> 00:13:51,000 That said... 251 00:13:51,083 --> 00:13:53,083 "Mana Essence." 252 00:13:53,167 --> 00:13:55,875 He has a staggering amount of MP. 253 00:13:55,958 --> 00:13:59,708 How did he manage to obtain this much power? 254 00:13:59,792 --> 00:14:02,167 Fortunately, his specialization in necromancy 255 00:14:02,250 --> 00:14:06,375 won't give him the fighting edge. I still have a chance. 256 00:14:06,458 --> 00:14:08,042 It bothers me that he's not wearing 257 00:14:08,125 --> 00:14:10,458 his usual god level items. 258 00:14:10,542 --> 00:14:14,000 But a staring match will get us nowhere fast. 259 00:14:14,083 --> 00:14:17,458 I should heal and prepare for the long haul. 260 00:14:17,542 --> 00:14:18,500 "Regenerate"! 261 00:14:18,583 --> 00:14:20,125 [AINS] I won't make it that easy! 262 00:14:20,208 --> 00:14:24,125 "Maximize Magic, Gravity Maelstrom"! 263 00:14:24,208 --> 00:14:26,042 "Greater Teleportation"! 264 00:14:28,458 --> 00:14:30,875 [SHALLTEAR gasps] How did he stop me? 265 00:14:32,042 --> 00:14:34,125 [AINS] "Drifting Master Mine"! 266 00:14:36,417 --> 00:14:37,583 [AINS] Not good enough! 267 00:14:37,667 --> 00:14:40,625 "Maximize Magic, Astral Smite"! 268 00:14:44,750 --> 00:14:48,375 [AINS] "Maximize Magic, Thousand Bone Lance"! 269 00:14:49,917 --> 00:14:52,125 [SHALLTEAR] "Greater Teleportation"! 270 00:14:52,208 --> 00:14:53,542 [AINS] Get back here! 271 00:14:53,625 --> 00:14:55,833 "Negative Impact Shield"! 272 00:14:55,917 --> 00:14:57,208 [AINS] What? 273 00:14:57,292 --> 00:14:58,625 You look so surprised. 274 00:14:58,708 --> 00:15:00,792 Did you not know that I had a skill like this 275 00:15:00,875 --> 00:15:02,458 in my arsenal, Lord Ains? 276 00:15:02,542 --> 00:15:04,958 [AINS] No. But it won't save you. 277 00:15:05,042 --> 00:15:08,708 [laughs] I love watching you try to play tough. 278 00:15:08,792 --> 00:15:11,000 It's absolutely adorable. 279 00:15:12,667 --> 00:15:14,500 [SHALLTEAR] Do you know about my Purifying Lance, 280 00:15:14,583 --> 00:15:16,417 or should I explain it, too? 281 00:15:16,500 --> 00:15:18,833 [AINS] It summons a holy object. 282 00:15:22,667 --> 00:15:24,167 [AINS groans] 283 00:15:24,250 --> 00:15:27,417 [SHALLTEAR laughs] For a weapon meant to battle magic casters, 284 00:15:27,500 --> 00:15:29,417 it doesn't disappoint, does it? 285 00:15:29,500 --> 00:15:33,333 I don't think I've seen anything work so well against you. 286 00:15:33,417 --> 00:15:34,292 [AINS groans] 287 00:15:34,375 --> 00:15:36,333 [AINS] Don't underestimate me! 288 00:15:36,417 --> 00:15:40,250 "Maximize Magic, Reality Slash"! 289 00:15:40,333 --> 00:15:42,333 [grunts] 290 00:15:45,625 --> 00:15:47,875 [AINS] That wasn't normal recovery magic. 291 00:15:47,958 --> 00:15:49,292 What did you do? 292 00:15:49,375 --> 00:15:50,708 What's the matter, Lord Ains? 293 00:15:50,792 --> 00:15:52,917 It seems like you're losing your composure. 294 00:15:53,000 --> 00:15:54,917 Don't worry, I didn't cheat. 295 00:15:55,000 --> 00:15:57,583 That was another one of my special skills. 296 00:15:57,667 --> 00:16:01,458 Lord Peroroncino saw fit to grace me with many of them. 297 00:16:01,542 --> 00:16:04,917 I dare say his foresight proves that he was far superior to you 298 00:16:05,000 --> 00:16:06,625 as a Supreme Being. 299 00:16:06,708 --> 00:16:08,875 [AINS] Is that how you truly feel? 300 00:16:08,958 --> 00:16:09,875 Huh? 301 00:16:09,958 --> 00:16:11,458 [AINS] Let's do this, Shalltear. 302 00:16:11,542 --> 00:16:14,083 It doesn't matter how many special skills you have. 303 00:16:14,167 --> 00:16:16,708 My magic will always be stronger. 304 00:16:16,792 --> 00:16:18,250 Well, if it's a shoot-out you want, 305 00:16:18,333 --> 00:16:22,208 I'd be happy to play along. Don't cry when I win. 306 00:16:22,292 --> 00:16:24,958 [SHALLTEAR] I can only use these so many times. 307 00:16:25,042 --> 00:16:28,208 [AINS] "Maximize Magic, Reality Slash"! 308 00:16:28,292 --> 00:16:30,042 "Purifying Lance"! 309 00:16:30,125 --> 00:16:31,500 [SHALLTEAR, AINS groan] 310 00:16:31,583 --> 00:16:34,917 Be careful, Lord Ains. You're running low on MP. 311 00:16:36,375 --> 00:16:37,750 [SHALLTEAR] I may have used up my skills, 312 00:16:37,833 --> 00:16:41,042 but I still have plenty of MP left. 313 00:16:41,125 --> 00:16:44,000 Let's see how you handle my spellcraft! 314 00:16:44,083 --> 00:16:47,625 "Maximize Magic, Vermillion Nova!" 315 00:16:47,708 --> 00:16:51,708 [AINS] "Triple Maximize Magic, Call Greater Thunder"! 316 00:16:51,792 --> 00:16:54,417 [SHALLTEAR screams] 317 00:16:54,500 --> 00:16:56,833 [AINS grunting] 318 00:16:58,542 --> 00:17:01,792 [SHALLTEAR] He's undead! Fire should have finished him. 319 00:17:01,875 --> 00:17:03,167 [SHALLTEAR] Let me guess. 320 00:17:03,250 --> 00:17:06,458 You used magic to protect yourself against fire. 321 00:17:06,542 --> 00:17:09,208 [AINS] Compensating for your weaknesses is basic. 322 00:17:09,292 --> 00:17:11,042 [SHALLTEAR] True, but he can't prepare countermeasures 323 00:17:11,125 --> 00:17:12,917 for all elemental weaknesses. 324 00:17:13,000 --> 00:17:14,875 In that case, I'll have to stick with the element 325 00:17:14,958 --> 00:17:16,542 that hurts him most. 326 00:17:16,625 --> 00:17:19,875 "Cast Maximize Magic, Brilliant Radiance"! 327 00:17:19,958 --> 00:17:23,875 [AINS] "Maximize Magic, True Dark"! 328 00:17:23,958 --> 00:17:26,708 [groaning] 329 00:17:26,792 --> 00:17:27,958 [AINS groaning] 330 00:17:28,042 --> 00:17:29,708 Looks like holy magic really does 331 00:17:29,792 --> 00:17:30,958 a number on you! 332 00:17:31,042 --> 00:17:32,375 [AINS groaning] 333 00:17:32,458 --> 00:17:35,417 Cocytus! What's happening to him? 334 00:17:35,500 --> 00:17:38,083 [COCYTUS] The holy element is a fatal weakness. 335 00:17:38,167 --> 00:17:40,500 Even to undead of Lord Ains' level. 336 00:17:40,583 --> 00:17:44,083 Since his equipment focuses mainly on protection from fire, 337 00:17:44,167 --> 00:17:47,625 he has no way of guarding himself against it completely. 338 00:17:53,083 --> 00:17:55,417 [panting] 339 00:17:55,500 --> 00:17:59,167 [SHALLTEAR] I used one holy spell after another against him. 340 00:17:59,250 --> 00:18:03,542 But, in a battle of magic, Lord Ains is still far superior. 341 00:18:03,625 --> 00:18:07,208 Thankfully, I've managed to make his MP drop quite a bit. 342 00:18:07,292 --> 00:18:10,375 [AINS] "Body of Effulgent Beryl." 343 00:18:10,458 --> 00:18:15,042 Must be defensive magic. Good. I was bored anyway. 344 00:18:15,125 --> 00:18:18,208 It will be much more fun to rip you apart with my lance! 345 00:18:18,292 --> 00:18:20,667 [AINS] You truly have me cornered. 346 00:18:20,750 --> 00:18:24,750 Huh? Then why don't you run away? 347 00:18:24,833 --> 00:18:28,250 At this point, it seems like your only chance for survival. 348 00:18:28,333 --> 00:18:30,125 [AINS] You might be right about that. 349 00:18:30,208 --> 00:18:33,208 But, truth be told, I don't care. 350 00:18:33,292 --> 00:18:36,875 I'm a selfish man, and stubborn beyond measure. 351 00:18:36,958 --> 00:18:39,167 I don't want to run. 352 00:18:39,250 --> 00:18:40,333 It's funny. 353 00:18:40,417 --> 00:18:43,000 I feel strangely fulfilled as guild leader. 354 00:18:43,083 --> 00:18:45,458 But, given the current circumstances, 355 00:18:45,542 --> 00:18:47,917 I don't quite understand why that is. 356 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:50,833 Perhaps no one can. 357 00:18:50,917 --> 00:18:53,625 Maybe it's because that, while I held 358 00:18:53,708 --> 00:18:55,417 the position of guild leader, 359 00:18:55,500 --> 00:18:57,208 I mainly dealt with day-to-day business 360 00:18:57,292 --> 00:18:59,500 and administrating regulations. 361 00:18:59,583 --> 00:19:04,500 But, right now, I am fighting on the frontlines for my guild. 362 00:19:04,583 --> 00:19:07,625 It may just be self-satisfaction. 363 00:19:07,708 --> 00:19:09,000 So it's pride? 364 00:19:09,083 --> 00:19:11,750 Here I thought you were beyond such human feelings. 365 00:19:11,833 --> 00:19:15,125 [AINS] Who knows? You might be right about that. 366 00:19:15,208 --> 00:19:17,375 Look at me, I've really dampened the mood 367 00:19:17,458 --> 00:19:21,792 with this, haven't I? Why don't we continue our duel? 368 00:19:24,917 --> 00:19:27,708 Now, "Summon Household"! 369 00:19:27,792 --> 00:19:30,125 [AINS] "Sharks Cyclone"! 370 00:19:35,167 --> 00:19:38,125 [SHALLTEAR yells] 371 00:19:38,208 --> 00:19:40,042 [AINS yells] 372 00:19:40,125 --> 00:19:41,083 [AINS groans] 373 00:19:41,167 --> 00:19:42,292 [SHALLTEAR] Heh. 374 00:19:44,042 --> 00:19:47,417 [AINS] "Body of Effulgent Beryl, Activate"! 375 00:19:48,583 --> 00:19:49,375 [gasps] 376 00:19:49,458 --> 00:19:51,375 [AINS] "Wall of Skeletons"! 377 00:19:53,500 --> 00:19:57,083 "Maximize Magic, Force Explosion"! 378 00:19:58,542 --> 00:19:59,542 [gasps] 379 00:19:59,625 --> 00:20:02,500 [AINS] "Greater Magic Seal, Release"! 380 00:20:04,250 --> 00:20:05,625 [yelps] 381 00:20:05,708 --> 00:20:07,708 "Magic Destruction"! 382 00:20:10,750 --> 00:20:13,667 [AINS] "Fly"! 383 00:20:13,750 --> 00:20:15,833 She recovered! 384 00:20:15,917 --> 00:20:19,250 "Triple Maximize Magic, Reality Slash"! 385 00:20:19,333 --> 00:20:22,500 [SHALLTEAR grunts] 386 00:20:22,583 --> 00:20:25,542 "Negative Impact Shield"! 387 00:20:39,125 --> 00:20:42,708 [AINS] At last. She's using it. 388 00:20:42,792 --> 00:20:45,583 Shalltear's final trump card. 389 00:20:48,333 --> 00:20:50,083 [AINS] Einherjar! 390 00:20:51,667 --> 00:20:53,708 "Summon Household." 391 00:21:02,042 --> 00:21:04,250 [MOMONGA] These numbers are a bit of a problem. 392 00:21:04,333 --> 00:21:07,250 But one well-placed spell should be enough to take them out. 393 00:21:07,333 --> 00:21:09,958 Einherjar, on the other hand, will be-- 394 00:21:11,417 --> 00:21:12,417 [AINS gasps] 395 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,750 [AINS gasps] 396 00:21:18,833 --> 00:21:20,125 [MOMONGA] That's so cheap! 397 00:21:20,208 --> 00:21:22,292 I know friendly fire is allowed, but I can't believe 398 00:21:22,375 --> 00:21:25,083 she'd sacrifice her household to heal herself! 399 00:21:27,042 --> 00:21:29,875 [AINS groans] 400 00:21:29,958 --> 00:21:32,750 [AINS grunting] 401 00:21:35,292 --> 00:21:39,583 [AINS] "Skill, The Goal of All Life is Death"! 402 00:21:39,667 --> 00:21:43,583 "Widen Magic"! "Cry of the Banshee"! 403 00:21:45,792 --> 00:21:47,958 [gasps, growls] 404 00:21:48,042 --> 00:21:49,875 [clock chimes] 405 00:21:49,958 --> 00:21:58,125 [clock ticking] 406 00:21:58,208 --> 00:22:00,083 [AINS] Game over. 407 00:22:15,417 --> 00:22:18,083 [AINS] That must have been quite an experience. 408 00:22:18,167 --> 00:22:22,833 How did you enjoy your first foray into death, Shalltear? 409 00:22:22,917 --> 00:22:25,833 [SHALLTEAR] I expected no less of you, my lord. 410 00:22:25,917 --> 00:22:27,583 For a moment, I actually thought I would share 411 00:22:27,667 --> 00:22:29,833 in my household's dark fate. 412 00:22:29,917 --> 00:22:32,375 But, thanks to the resurrection item Lord Peroroncino 413 00:22:32,458 --> 00:22:35,167 gave me, my HP is at max, and I'm fresh as a daisy 414 00:22:35,250 --> 00:22:37,292 and ready to go another round. 415 00:22:37,375 --> 00:22:39,292 However, your MP should be 416 00:22:39,375 --> 00:22:41,375 running on empty, meaning your offensive ability 417 00:22:41,458 --> 00:22:43,042 is next to nothing. 418 00:22:43,125 --> 00:22:44,458 And, whatever spell you can muster 419 00:22:44,542 --> 00:22:47,750 would never take my HP down from full. 420 00:22:47,833 --> 00:22:49,208 [AINS] You're right. 421 00:22:49,292 --> 00:22:51,083 [SHALLTEAR] Still, you were amazing, and I also 422 00:22:51,167 --> 00:22:52,417 have no MP left. 423 00:22:52,500 --> 00:22:54,250 I had to use my most powerful skills 424 00:22:54,333 --> 00:22:56,250 just to keep you on the defensive. 425 00:22:56,333 --> 00:22:57,792 I couldn't imagine it would be possible 426 00:22:57,875 --> 00:23:00,292 for it to have been a closer match. 427 00:23:00,375 --> 00:23:01,625 For being at a disadvantage, 428 00:23:01,708 --> 00:23:04,500 you did very well to get this far. 429 00:23:04,583 --> 00:23:08,333 [AINS] Honest praise. I'll accept it graciously. 430 00:23:10,500 --> 00:23:11,625 Now then. 431 00:23:11,708 --> 00:23:14,500 Do you have any last words before I end you? 432 00:23:14,583 --> 00:23:15,667 [AINS] Let's see. 433 00:23:15,750 --> 00:23:17,667 I suppose I could go on and on about how 434 00:23:17,750 --> 00:23:19,917 I'm defenseless without my MP. 435 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:22,083 Or I could commend you for so expertly 436 00:23:22,167 --> 00:23:23,792 backing me into a corner. 437 00:23:23,875 --> 00:23:25,792 Instead, I think I'll thank you for fighting me 438 00:23:25,875 --> 00:23:29,417 with everything you had. And ensuring my victory. 439 00:23:29,500 --> 00:23:30,833 [gasps] 440 00:23:30,917 --> 00:23:33,125 [AINS] If you had fought me any other way, 441 00:23:33,208 --> 00:23:37,958 I would have never been able to execute my plan so flawlessly. 442 00:23:40,833 --> 00:23:43,667 [AINS] Shalltear's powerful, heavy attacks have taken my MP 443 00:23:43,750 --> 00:23:45,292 down to nothing. 444 00:23:45,375 --> 00:23:47,583 She grins, assured of her victory. 445 00:23:47,667 --> 00:23:49,792 I suppose this is as good a time as any 446 00:23:49,875 --> 00:23:51,583 to bring my plan to light. 447 00:23:51,667 --> 00:23:53,792 Everything is revealed. 448 00:23:53,875 --> 00:23:55,375 I am the Overlord! 449 00:23:55,458 --> 00:23:58,125 The one who rules over the Tomb of Nazarick! 450 00:23:58,208 --> 00:24:02,208 Face me and you face the power of Ains Ooal Gown! 451 00:24:02,292 --> 00:24:04,583 You will see it soon enough! 452 00:24:04,667 --> 00:24:09,667 Chapter 13: "Player VS. Non Player Character."