03x13 - PVP

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[BOTH gasp]

[AINS]

Are you certain?

[GAZEF]

Of course.

[AINS]

You will die.

Fortunately, I came

here prepared to die.

[AINS] Then what are you

hoping to accomplish?

All that stands before you on

this path is your destruction.

What stands before me now

is the commander of my enemies.

Therefore, my course is clear.

[AINS]

I may be close in proximity,

but my power is far

beyond your reach.

[AINS] You can't even

react in time to dodge.

That is but a fraction

of what I'm capable of.

Knowing that, do you

really think you have

any hope of winning?

[GAZEF]

It's possible, Master Gown.

[AINS] Do you think

yourself invincible because

I have no desire to k*ll you?

I assure you, the thought

never crossed my mind.

I merely wish to fulfill

my duty as Chief Warrior

of the Kingdom. Surely

that's not a surprise.

[AINS] If you face me, know

that I will strike you down

without hesitation.

And I assure you, your

demise will be absolute.

I expect so.

[AINS]

A shame.

I'm something of a

collector, so it pains me

to k*ll someone so

rare and valuable.

In the name of my Kingdom,

as Chief Warrior,

I challenge the Sorcerer King,

Ains Ooal Gown to a duel!

I harbor no regrets!

Come! Let us end this!

[CLIMB]

No.

[BRAIN]

Gazef.

Before we formally begin,

one last thing.

Why don't we have these two

serve as witnesses to our duel?

[BOTH gasp]

[AINS]

Hm.

[BRAIN]

No, please wait!

I beg of you, Lord Gown.

Although I know this

is a selfish request,

let me fight beside him!

Even with us both, we can

hardly match your strength.

So surely, you will allow it?

I won't have you do this.

Do you wish to drag my resolve

as a warrior through the mud?

[gasps]

[AINS] It's irrelevant.

I'll fight any number of you.

They need not enter this fight.

And you need not lay

a finger on them.

[AINS] Those eyes.

I know that look well.

It's the gaze of a man

who has prepared himself

for death, yet steps

forward all the same.

Something I admire.

Fine. I accept your conditions.

[AINS] Do you know what I

call this, Master Stronoff?

"PVP"!

[GAZEF]

Thank you.

[AINS] I will be certain

to return your corpse

in perfect condition.

With resurrection

magic you may--

No need.

If this battle ends me,

then so be it.

Leave my corpse to lie

amongst my fallen comrades.

Lord Stronoff, why?

Let's begin, shall we?

My friends. This will

be my final battle.

Watch closely.

[GAZEF] Brain. You'll do

that for me, won't you?

This is his dying wish, Brain.

Then I got no choice.

It's an honor, Gazef.

I'm proud to bear witness

to your courage.

I feel the same.

[AINS]

One last thing, Master Stronoff.

May I have a look at

that sword of yours?

[BOTH gasp]

[GAZEF]

Certainly.

[BOTH gasp]

[AINS]

Impressive! A fine blade!

Master Stronoff,

how much do you know

about the power of this w*apon?

Everything, I believe.

Specifically, the edge of this

blade is uncannily sharp.

It's able to cut through

metal as if it were paper.

[AINS]

How unfortunate.

That is a mere fraction of

this sword's true capacity.

[GAZEF]

What?

[AINS] The data level,

meaning the level of magic

the sword possesses,

is equivalent to this dagger.

[AINS] As you can see,

a w*apon of such weak

magical caliber cannot even

leave a scratch on my body.

However, despite your

ignorance, it is possible

to harm me with that sword.

More than that, under the

right circumstances,

one might even k*ll me with it.

That means we've at least

fulfilled the most

basic requirements of a duel.

Now, if I win, may I claim

that sword as a prize?

This is the Kingdom's blade.

I'd die a disgrace

if someone took it.

[AINS] Hm. I suppose I've

had PVP matches where

both players retained

their items.

I'll allow it.

I'm grateful, Sorcerer King.

[AINS]

This seems a proper distance.

Now, you there,

in the shining armor.

Can you give us

a signal to begin?

Uh--

Do it, Climb. Don't worry.

Yes, of course!

I have some magic

handbells here with me.

Will ringing them be adequate?

[AINS]

Mm.

[GAZEF grunts]

You okay?

A bit nervous, of course.

But I'll be all right.

Good luck, Master Stronoff.

[bells chime]

[GAZEF yells]

[AINS]

One note.

You should always

prepare countermeasures

against time spells.

[AINS]

Delay Magic. True Death.

[AINS]

Farewell, Gazef Stronoff.

I'm sorry it had

to end this way.

Wait, what?

What did he just do?

I couldn't see.

Gazef! Hey! Get up!

[AINS]

He's already dead.

[BOTH gasp]

No, it can't be!

[AINS] Seeing him challenge me

to a battle he couldn't win

reminds me of our first meeting.

In honor of your

Chief Warrior's courage,

I will cease the pursuit

of your forces and withdraw.

His body will be returned to you

once it's been purified.

[BRAIN]

No, he wouldn't want that.

We'll take Gazef

home on our own.

We don't need help from you.

[AINS]

If you wish.

But be warned that to reverse

the instant death spell I used,

low-level resurrection

magic won't be enough.

[AINS] Also, I have a

message for the people

of your kingdom.

I am not unreasonable.

I offer mercy to all

those who bow to me.

[AINS] If you relinquish

E-Rantel to me

within the next few days,

I will prevent these creatures

from running rampant

in your capital.

Inform your king.

If you don't mind,

I'd like to carry Gazef's

body back, myself.

[CLIMB]

Of course.

And although I don't

deserve such an honor.

I'll bring his sword.

[JIRCNIV]

Seventy thousand?

[sighs] Absurd. So many

men with one blow...

And at the spell's end,

five giant beasts

were summoned to

the b*ttlefield,

causing massive casualties.

Then, Lord Gown

engaged in a duel

with the Kingdom's Chief

Warrior, Gazef Stronoff,

and bested him.

[BAZIWOOD gasps]

While we did take losses,

it wasn't from battle.

--The cause was mass panic.

--[JIRCNIV laughing]

[NOBLE A]

We need to return to the capital

before anything else.

Where is Marquis Raeven?

[NOBLE C] If he fled, he

should have been here by now!

We were fools to think

we could fight that monster.

You're saying we should just

turn E-Rantel over to him?

[NOBLE C] It's a small price

to pay if it saves our Kingdom!

Why, Gazef?

You chose death.

And you left me with

this weight in my heart.

It's not fair.

You should have let

me die at your side.

[BRAIN]

Fourfold Slash of Light!

[pants]

I learned that move just

because I admired you.

[BRAIN] But you still didn't

let me fight alongside you.

I wasn't even good

enough to die!

They say you become

a lot weaker to tears

as you get older.

Seems it's true.

There's no need for you

to blame your grief on age.

Not when you've lost

someone so dear to you.

Sorry I left all that to you.

I wasn't feeling

up to a meeting.

So, do you mind filling

me in on the details?

Sure. Since Prince Barbro

has yet to return,

they're hiring some adventurers

to find out what's keeping him.

They'll form a search party

and head out tomorrow.

Huh.

Then they discussed

the fate of E-Rantel.

The nobles and the

king both agreed.

Seems we're handing it over.

I feel sorry for the king.

This won't go well for him.

True.

The noble faction will gain

influence because of this.

And the king will grow weak.

There something else?

[CLIMB]

I survived.

But the fear is still

fresh in my mind.

I was completely

helpless back there.

That was true despair I felt.

[BRAIN]

Hey. Let me ask you.

Why do you think Gazef

requested that duel?

Huh?

Uh. I mean...

[CLIMB] Maybe I'm being

arrogant, but I think I know.

[BRAIN]

Go ahead.

I believe he wanted

to show us the truth.

[BRAIN]

About what?

The power that Ains

Ooal Gown can command.

[gasps]

He saved us so that we

might find a path forward

for this kingdom.

You think?

Yeah.

He wanted us to return

here with information

so we could plan

a defense someday.

[gasps]

Maybe so. We can try.

I mean, he did put

his faith in us.

[BRAIN] I had hoped I

could fight him someday.

Last time, he defeated me.

But I was always

dreaming of a rematch.

Well... Guess I'll

be a loser forever.

That's not what you are.

What should I do, huh?

I mean, with these unanswered

feelings he's left us with?

Wait, no. It's all right. Yeah.

I'll win in my own way.

[BRAIN] Hah! You hear that,

Gazef? Screw your wishes!

I think you took

the easy way out!

You threw your life away

instead of facing me!

Our battle will continue,

even if you're not here with me!

I'm still gonna surpass you!

I think he'd want that.

Hey, Climb. Time we had a drink.

A drink. You mean now?

Uh-huh. After the

fight, as promised.

And one for Gazef, too.

Father, why don't you

take a walk in the garden?

The spring flowers

have come to bloom.

Earlier, as agreed upon,

we officially ceded control

of E-Rantel to the Sorceror

King, Ains Ooal Gown.

No need to fear the nobles.

I'll deal with them.

And as for the duties assigned

to my missing brother...

I'll carry them out

in his stead.

[RENNER]

Say, Climb.

[CLIMB]

My Lady?

Well, I...

I have a request for you.

I am always at your service.

It's nothing formal.

I've simply heard that

an altar has been made

for those who lost their lives

in our battle with the Empire.

I'd like you to deliver

these flowers there for me.

Although I feel rather ashamed

that I can't do more for them.

[gasps] Your kindness is our

Kingdom's greatest treasure.

They would be grateful.

You're too kind!

Oh. Excuse my outburst.

Um. I'll get to

that. Immediately.

[CLIMB] I don't know

what the future holds

for this world anymore.

But no matter what happens,

I'll protect Princess Renner.

[bell tolls]

Give me back my dad!

Give me back my dad,

you monsters!

Please. He's just

a child, I'm sorry!

He didn't know

what he was doing!

Forgive us!

Please have mercy on my son!

I'm begging!

Lord Ains will not

be disrespected.

It's a crime

punishable by death.

The ignorant must

learn that Lord Ains

is the Supreme Being

of this world.

You'll serve as an

example to the rest.

Who's there?

[AINS]

Ha!

[MOTHER A]

Please, help us!

[AINS] You turn to v*olence

over a tiny pebble?

You'll never land a beau

with that attitude.

Even though this is a farce,

that's a low blow.

[clears throat]

All who disrespect Lord Ains,

regardless of age,

must submit to a

suitable punishment.

Which in this case,

of course, is death.

[AINS] And if I said that I

refuse to allow it? What then?

I would see it as treason

against the ruler

of this land and crush you!

[AINS]

I see.

But if you think you can

take my life so easily,

you're mistaken, evildoer!

Greetings, my lord.

I understand, Lord Ains.

As you desire.

I have not asked your

name, armored stranger.

Let it be known.

[AINS]

Momon.

Well then, Momon.

Lord Ains has an extremely

generous proposal for you.

He'll grant you the

honor of joining

the ranks of Nazarick.

[AINS]

That's absurd.

How uncouth.

Lord Ains rules this city,

but he does not wish to control

its people through

bloodshed and despair.

This is true.

Although I doubt most

commoners would believe it.

[AINS]

What would you have me do?

When someone here

steps out of line,

throwing a rock for example,

you track them down

and give them what they deserve.

We can't encourage

lawlessness after all.

If you do this,

you'll personally

ensure that his rule

brings no harm to any innocents.

Not that Lord Ains wants that.

[AINS] You'd make me into

your watch dog, would you?

I wouldn't put it that way.

You'd be helping the people,

both as a representative

of the city and as

an enforcer of the law.

[AINS]

I will not follow an unjust law.

That's perfectly fine,

as he has no intention

of imposing any.

That said, if you refuse

and raise your sword

against the ruler of this city.

Then you'll leave me

with no choice.

I'll slay you right here.

And some bystanders may

be collateral damage.

[MOTHER A, BOY A gasp]

[AINS]

Fine!

I'll accept your offer.

But know this, if you

lay so much as a finger

on an innocent citizen

of this city,

you will face this blade.

And it will not relent until

all your heads are taken.

[DEMIURGE]

So the subjugation of E-Rantel

went smoothly, I trust?

Everything is proceeding

according to Lord Ains' plan.

Turns out humans are

surprisingly adaptable.

I suppose it's merely

their instinct to survive,

but the weak do tend

to follow the strong.

Either way, it was only

possible because of Momon.

Indeed.

Their faith in this fabricated

character shall keep

their fears at bay,

it would seem.

And even better, if they

collect information

for Momon and unite beneath him,

we won't have to worry

about outside enemies

gaining ground.

Our supreme leader was

certainly thinking ahead!

For all my scheming,

I'm afraid such thorough

machinations are still

beyond my comprehension.

Yes.

Though I don't lament my

comparably meager intellect.

Rather, I am pleased

to devote it to him

with every fiber of my being.

For he is the ruler of

life and death alike.

The highest existence.

And the man who I hope

to call my lover someday.

[AINS]

You may raise your heads.

[AINS] Your efforts have

done me a great honor.

My lord! My Sorcerer King.

We are unworthy of such praise!

It is our pleasure to come

running at your call!

Serving you is the greatest

gift we could ever ask for!

I second those

sentiments wholeheartedly.

My lord, I await

your next order.

I offer you my strength,

my life, and my body,

to do with however you see fit,

o' noble Sorcerer King.

[COCYTUS] No matter the trial

and no matter the order,

I shall not hesitate.

So long as we fight for the

glory of the Sorcerer King,

nothing will stop us!

I will give it my best!

And I'll work hard every day!

Great and mighty Sorcerer King,

as the representatives of all

those who serve under you,

we sincerely congratulate you

for the stride you've made

in taking this city.

[AINS]

Thank you for your kind words.

But we are as close as family.

Indeed, I consider you the

children of my dearest friends.

Therefore, you need

not hide your hearts

in such stifling formality.

No matter my title,

"Ains" will suffice.

As you wish, my lord.

My darling Ains.

[AINS] Nazarick shall hide

in the shadows no longer.

[AINS] This day shall be

known as the founding date

of the Sorcerer Kingdom

of Ains Ooal Gown!