01x07 - The Assassin Makes a Vow

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Master, you mustn't fight that man head-on.

I know. He's really putting on the pressure.

I can't do anything careless.

You don't look like you can fight.

Go take a nap.

Thanks.

Now, time to get to work.

No! My barrier was breached?!

Stay back!

Don't worry. I've got

no business with that girl.

Marionette.

Amelia!

I didn't k*ll her.

Just made her easier to carry.

Amelia?

You b*stard!

Dude, do you realize you're the one

with the crazy look in your eyes?

Like you're ready to k*ll me any moment now.

Master! Don't let him provoke you!

I may be pissed right now, but I'm still aware

I don't stand much of a chance.

I'll prioritize getting Amelia out of here.

I didn't think I'd have to step in just

to kidnap one measly princess.

Barrier magic circles?

I don't wanna waste my time

and energy chasing you around.

What now?

I just used my Shadow Magic.

I can't fight at my full capacity.

Conceal Presence probably won't work either.

By the way, is your family name written

the same way as Oda Nobunaga's?

Or does it use different kanji? Well?

Wait, don't tell me

That's right.

My circumstances were different,

but I lived in Japan before coming here too.

My name's Abe Mahiro.

I don't wanna say it,

but nice to meet you, I guess.

What does this mean?

Why's he with the demons?

Okay, I'm gonna k*ll you

and take the princess.

I know we just met,

but it's time to say goodbye.

Shadow Magic activate!

Interesting magic you've got there.

But it looks like it's running on economy

mode because you're out of mana.

I kinda wanna see you at your full power,

but I'll get yelled at

if I waste too much time here.

Damn, even more?

That break helped me

replenish some of my mana.

Night?

Black Cat.

You've completely flipped

to his side, I take it?

My name is Night!

I no longer intend to return

to the Demon Lord's side!

Master, I would like to nullify our pact.

It's possible at any time

with the consent of both parties.

What are you saying?

The only way I can k*ll this man

is by sacrificing myself.

You mustn't die here,

nor will I let you!

I refuse.

What, are you talking in secret?

Well, it'll be your final conversation.

I'll wait until you're done.

I didn't think I stood a chance, but we

can probably take him out together.

I'll entrust you with my life,

so you entrust me with yours!

I thought I asked you

not to do anything reckless.

Too long ago. I forgot.

It's hard having such a forgetful master.

Oho? The late sage Saran Mithray?

It's the only Shapeshift that can rival you.

Master, I can't maintain this form for long.

We must end this quickly.

Gotcha!

O heavenly gavel, let thy judgment rain down

upon those who would do my master harm!

Tch. Talk about over-the-top.

Hammer of Light!

Golden Ray.

The light's extending the shadows!

We can do this, Night!

Understood!

Storm Ruler.

Shadow-clad!

Get down!

If Commander Saran were still alive,

we might have fought together,

just like this.

That thought filled me with immense sorrow.

Sorry to Night,

but in the midst of the

adrenaline-fueled battle,

that was all I could think about.

My Shapeshift will wear off soon.

No problem. I'll end this with the next move.

Hah, you think you have me cornered?

Looks like the magic circles are all sold out.

Master.

Yeah.

Master!

No!

No, Akira

I'm sorry!

Oh, I'm so sorry!

Master!

Akira Akira!

Don't worry about it. It's not your fault.

It must've been the spell

he used right at the beginning.

That's right.

Marionette can draw out 100 percent

of the subject's latent power

and buff them with my stats on top of that.

I can't die yet

I'm not letting you take Amelia

Akira Akira!

I'm cold I haven't achieved anything yet

Master!

Akira, no!

I can't die

I have to avenge Commander Saran

I have to get home

The master's wounds have exceeded

acceptable parameters.

Automatically engaging Shadow Magic.

Recovery mode.

What?

It's just like last time!

What a tough guy.

Tch.

Healing complete.

How can you stand?

Combat mode.

Target is the demon Mahiro Abe.

Class: Magic Crafter.

Damn, that's creepy.

Engaging in combat.

Just die already.

Blade Whirlwind!

Shadowbind.

Dude is something controlling you?

Warning: Cancel the spell

cast on Amelia Rosequartz.

Then withdraw at once.

A warning? Why would I ever heed that?

You humans will never measure up to demons.

That's the natural order of things.

Do not make assumptions.

Hard work will not always be rewarded.

The world isn't that simple.

But it's wrong to give up before ever trying.

Don't talk down to me, as*h*le!

Aqua Needle!

Lady Amelia?!

My legs won't move!

Go save her and die.

Amelia?

Amelia!

I made it.

Sir Crow

Crow? What are you doing here?

I thought beastfolk only lived

a century longer than humans.

How are you not dead and buried yet?

I'm not at the peak of my powers,

but I'll have you know I haven't

entirely lost my edge.

I'll say. You dispelled

all of my magic in an instant.

I'll let you off the hook today.

Right back at you.

I'll allow you that teleportation circle.

Sir Crow.

I didn't think you would come.

Just happenstance.

You sure get around, Crow.

You know both that demon and Lia here?

You need to get some rest.

Yeah, I'll do just that

Akira!

How long was I out this time?

Three days and five hours.

Another crazy long nap.

But at least Amelia's here this time.

Akira

You're awake?

You saved our lives.

How's Lia?

She's fine. I sent her back

to the royal palace.

I see. I need to thank her

if I ever see her again.

You may come in now.

What are you guys doing here?

Heya. Long time no see.

Crow and I go way back, you see.

The hero's party is steadily leveling up,

so we came to see him

to procure suitable weapons.

I finally found you, Akira.

Yeah. You guys left the palace too, Kyousuke?

Gilles controlled Asahina-kun and had him

break the curse on everyone else here.

I'm sorry. I know I was under a curse,

but I should've done more to defend you, Akira.

Don't worry about it.

I hear you're the one who

broke the curse on me, Akira.

Thank you for that.

I just happened to, is all.

But I'm upset you went off on your own.

You should've talked to me

once I was back to my senses.

Like the situation would've allowed it.

But that's the hero for you. He's certainly

got the leadership skills for it.

I'm wondering Is it okay for you

to be away from the palace, Gilles?

I'm no longer a knight.

Or, well, I was fired.

His Majesty saw our order

as a nuisance, it seems.

Yeah, that makes sense.

Akira, I've eagerly awaited

the day we'd reunite with you.

Can we move forward together from here?

I think not.

I'm the only partner Master needs.

I'm talking to Akira.

You stay quiet, Night.

Don't address me like you know me!

Hold up. Both of you calm down.

For starters, Kyousuke and

the rest of the hero's party

I'm relieved to see you doing all right.

But what's your plan from here on out?

We want to defeat the Demon Lord.

The idea of you whippersnappers

defeating the Demon Lord has me in stitches.

What's his problem?!

Seriously, what's this cat's deal?!

He's been barking at Asahina-kun

and Satou-kun since yesterday!

You came yesterday?

Yes, but I ran them off.

Sorry, Night, but can you give us some privacy?

Very well, although I'm not pleased.

Why defeat the Demon Lord? Do you

want to become legends here or something?

No, I just thought it would bring

the king of Retice to the negotiating table.

Then we'll ask him to send

our class back to our world.

They summoned us here.

They must know a way to send us home.

Will you help us out?

As much as it pains me to admit, you're

way of us in terms of strength.

Please fight with us, Akira.

There are several issues with that.

First, I don't think there's any hope

of striking a deal with Retice.

They use curses to control people.

They even k*lled Commander Saran.

You might have a point there.

What other issues do you see?

Well

Their lives were consumed

as part of the summoning ritual.

I'll tell you eventually.

Anyway, I'm firmly against

relying on those slimeballs.

What other choice do we have?

Don't you want to go home too?

Yeah, I do wanna go home.

Second-grade demons can

construct teleportation circles.

Could they make one that leads to our world?

There's a chance.

At some point, I'm going to the demon

lands and kicking the a*s of one I know.

But there's something

I need to take care of beforehand.

What can we do to help?

Nothing.

While I'm at it, even if I team up

with you guys once I'm done with that,

I'm not about to babysit anyone.

I only make choices that give me

the best possible odds of getting home.

Think long and hard

about what you all want to do.

I must go discuss our weapons

order with Crow as well.

Damn Oda, running his mouth like that!

I do think we stand a better chance

of getting home working with him, though.

Would it k*ll Oda-kun

to compromise a little for us?

You know how he is.

Anyway, he's not going to come with us

unless we can prove ourselves to him.

That'll be tough.

Amelia.

We'll have to part someday.

I thought I'd made my peace,

but I'm scared of it actually happening.

Listen, Akira.

I must apologize to you.

When my arm pierced through your body

That wasn't your doing.

it nearly drove me crazy.

I hurt you so badly.

But eventually, I came to be glad of it.

When you go home, you'll forget all about me.

So I'm happy the scar I left you

will remain, at least.

Awful, aren't I? Who delights

in something like that?

I'm not the kind of guy with

the perfect words to ease your pain.

But Amelia, I see you as

Important to you? I sure hope so.

But I don't know for sure. Not even

World Eyes can peer into someone's heart.

Besides, people can change

their minds in an instant.

I don't know what it is I truly want.

And I can't tell the future. But still

In my world, couples that vow

to be together forever

customarily put rings on the third

finger of each other's left hand.

Don't!

Amelia

I love you.

If it makes you happy,

I'll gladly scar my own body.

Me too, Akira! I love you

more than you'll ever know!

Amelia, tell me everything you wish for.

Whatever I can make come true, I will.

Promise me

Don't die.

Don't forget me.

Don't leave me.

Always have eyes only for me.

I hear your wish loud and clear.

I swear it will be done.

EPISODE 7: THE ASSASSIN MAKES A VOW

TRANSLATION: SRIRAM GURUNATHAN

TIMING: KRZYSZTOF KUNC

EDITING: RILEY DALTON

QUALITY CHECK: WILLIAM HAGGARD

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EPISODE 8: THE ASSASSIN IS SPELLBOUND