02x17 - Mutation Hazard

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What's going on?

What is that?

What's happening?

H-Hey.

What is that?

What is that?!

It's a monster!

Season Two

Night Seventeen Mutation Hazard

Night Seventeen Mutation Hazard

What shall we do, Young Master?

Perhaps we should help.

Let's wait and watch a bit longer.

Kuzunoha-sensei!

It's an emergency! There are
monsters in the city, too!

They're running amok all over the place.

The area around the Gotetsu is in chaos.

We should prepare to flee at once.

This place is dangerous, too.

They're in the city, too?

So he wasn't the demons' only ploy.

I could probably quell the disturbance,
but I should act carefully.

First, I need you two to calm down.

Then, it's a bit early, but...

I'd like your answer to the
question I asked before.

Would you like to retake your homeland?

Luria and I are in agreement.

The Aensland family name and
the land of Kaleneon...

If that's the cost of starting
over there, I will gladly pay it.

Me, too.

I have no attachments.

Very well.

I'll find a safe place for you right away.

Stay hidden until then.

Okay.

Jin!

From our teacher.

Thanks.

It sure does howl a lot.

I wouldn't want to eat that.

Shiki, is there any way to restore him?

It's not impossible, but it
would be quite difficult.

Nor am I inclined to try.

I see. Then could you verify the damage
that's been done to the city?

Certainly.

I'll contact Lime telepathically and summon
a few individuals from the demiplane.

I'll have them retrieve the
store merchandise and inventory.

Young Master!

If this were a historical drama,
this would be the cl*max of the story.

What?

The finale depends on how
we make it through this.

That's what's going on here.

The demons' ploy has thrown
the city into chaos.

Both heartless merchants and good
townsfolk are caught in the commotion.

Thus, we should fight for the outcome
we desire and earn their gratitude.

We'll have our choice of rewards!

Sh-She's become a real Echigoya.

Rewards aside, some trading guilds
that are hostile toward us

may disappear under these circumstances.

Well, that's great news.

We can take advantage of the confusion
to take out a few foolish merchants.

Save the Hissatsu-style assassinating
for another episode.

This time, we'll act as heroes of justice
and bring this commotion under control.

So we're going the Hachidai Shogun
or Old Noble of Mito route.

We won't earn anyone's gratitude if
we act without anyone's knowledge.

Isn't that the way of the hyuman world?

Mhm.

There's a certain logic
to what Tomoe's saying.

But what should we do about the demons?

They may not like us acting
to resolve the situation.

Young Master, do you still intend to
associate with demons after this?

Well, eventually.

But Rona-san...

No, Rona tricked me.

So maybe we're free to quell the commotion

as long as we're not directly
engaging with the demons.

You ignored our strategy meeting.

You're starting to resemble Sofia, Rona.

You must be joking.
Don't compare me to that battle junkie.

More importantly, Io, I hope
preparations are coming along.

Of course. However, regarding Kuzunoha...

Oh, I haven't done anything
to break our promise.

You're a nasty woman, aren't you?

I feel sorry for Kuzunoha.

I'll take that as a compliment.

What about the rings?

We've moved from prototype
to finished product.

They should suppress the
goddess's power again.

I'm sure you know, but we will
settle the matter with this.

You don't need to tell me.

Even if Hibiki, hero of Limia, has gotten
stronger, we'll simply destroy her.

Then the hyumans will lose another nation.

Demons will finally have their
chance to enjoy the spring.

Listen to me. Head directly to
the Kuzunoha Trading Company.

My employees will show you to a safe place.

Understood.

Be careful, Kuzunoha-san.

I will.

Kuzunoha-dono.

Rembrandt-san!
I'm relieved you're all right.

Forgive me. We still don't understand
exactly what's happening.

Same here. We only know that
monsters are rampaging in the city.

Your daughters seem determined
to defeat them.

I see. So my daughters are bent
on doing something about them.

K-Kuzunoha-dono, that mustn't
be allowed to happen!

I promise I'll protect them. Don't worry.

We should have academy security
and the army work together,

Darling, let's trust Kuzunoha-sama.

and if that doesn't work, we'll use...

Darling!

I-In any case, I'm heading
to the merchant's guild.

The local guild representative
isn't a total stranger to me.

Then I'll accompany you.

I'd like to say hello to Zara-san, too.

A-All right... But...

You're friends with the
guild representative?

Yes. We once ran neighboring shops
and had a friendly rivalry going.

We were birds of a feather.

Lisa.

I see. I'm a little surprised.

Was it yesterday that you met with Zara?

Yes. Unfortunately, he refused
to acknowledge me as a merchant.

I couldn't feel more ashamed.

Despite how he seems, he can be kind.

He just doesn't always
say everything he should.

I prefer that to people like you
who stab people in the back.

Lisa, I sense some animosity.

I guess there's no room for naïveté
in the world of merchants.

Well, we should go.

Right. Just in case,
I'll assign guards to escort you.

Guards?

You can count on them to defend you.

If needed, you can tell people you used
magical equipment to summon them.

I-I forgot that you can cast
summoning spells, as well.

Take care of yourselves.

We'll meet again later.

H-His allies...

He ate them.

The academy still hasn't
dispatched any forces?

They should be prepared
for emergencies, right?

They've just arrived.

Purple Coats.

Those are the academy's most
powerful fighters, right?

An lisalite shesta shiz.

Huh. They're prepared for all elements.

Flame Sword!

Icicle Spear!

Dust Fang!

Gale Cross!

Wha—

What an interesting monster.

It's immune to three out of four basic
elements and absorbs water magic.

If their only effective flame
spell is that one, then...

O beautiful goddess, protect our academy!

Grant your blessing to your devotee!

His mana suddenly increased.

So that's the goddess's blessing.

Increasing his mana won't
accomplish anything.

Without enough fire users,

under these circumstances...

Figures. They merely increased its power.

Right.

Young Master, I've determined
the situation in the city.

I telepathically confirmed
with Eris and the others

that roughly fifty monsters
have appeared in town.

Teleportation circles have been destroyed,
and there's some telepathic interference.

I see.

Telepathic interference
will make things tough.

It still seems to be working
around here, though.

Young Master.

Th-They've already been wiped out?

They were like food leaping
onto a plate to be eaten.

What about Jin and the others?

The academy's strongest fighters...

Can we even beat it?

They're completely dispirited.

Honestly. The moment I thought about
praising them, they disappointed me.

I feel like she's saying that to me.

Shiki, don't you think you've
been too easy on them?

You should teach them to fight

by making the most of their strengths
and broadening their perspectives.

F-Forgive me.

Utilize your strengths
with a broad perspective?

In terms of my own strengths...

That power is another option
available to me, too.

Mio and Shiki,
issue instructions to the students.

If it looks like they'll be wiped out,
you can assist them.

What?

Did you not hear me?

Only issue instructions for as long
as you can, so they gain experience.

Understood.

Tomoe, come with me.

As you wish.

We're off to rescue the guests so
they'll be indebted to us, aren't we?

Sometimes it is rough

when I have a follower

with instincts too keen.

The Purple Coats...

We should flee quickly.

The city is full of monsters like that one.

But we can't stay here.

Excuse us.

Who are you?

We've never seen you before.

Is that Lily, Princess of Gritonia?

Over there are the bishop and Shinai-san
of the temple, and Sairitsu-san of Laurel.

And finally...

Hi.

Luto's here, too?

Who are you?

Don't you know access to
this area is restricted?

Who is he? I feel like
I've seen him before.

Oh, right. He's the academy headmaster.

I am Tomoe of the Kuzunoha Trading Company.

This is my master.

I'm Kuzunoha, a part-time teacher.

It seems the guests hadn't been
evacuated yet, so I've come to help.

I see. You came to help, did you?

But what do you intend to do?

It won't be easy to lead an evacuation
while monsters wander the city.

Headmaster, do you know where
we might find a safe location?

Of course I do.

Then think of that place.

I shall teleport us there.

Teleport?!

This many people, to a place the
caster has never visited before?

Impossible! There's no such spell!

Teleportation and telepathy are generally
considered high-level spells,

even though we casually
use them all the time.

Oh, but you'll find that it's quite possible.

That said, I can't blame you for doubting me.

Tomoe, was it?

Why don't you teleport
me to the stands first?

I see.

He's pretending we've never met before
and offering himself up as a guinea pig.

B-But, False-dono...

It's a good suggestion, Headmaster.

False-dono is surely capable
of examining her spell.

I appreciate that, Lily-sama.

False-dono, please step through here.

Through here? Well, well.

I see a similar mist over there.

Does that mean these are connected?

He vanished!

Hello!

It's true!

What's going on?

He actually teleported!

What kind of spell is that?

Impressive. I've never seen anything like it.

Is it perhaps the power of that sword?

Indeed it is.

False-dono, you've got quite the eye.

Her sword? But that's Tomoe's own power.

What do you think, everyone?

Why don't we accept their benevolence?

O-Of course!

Teleport us right away!

I'm first!

No, me!

Me, too.

I'm first.

No, wait! I'm first!

Your Majesty, we should hurry.

I'm fine. I have an obligation
to oversee things from here.

But, Father...

Go without me.

Your Majesty, I can't do that.

That's my child over there.

So they're Limia royalty.

Young Master.

Hold on to that. You handle things here.

Huh? What does she want me to do?

Excuse us.

Your Majesty.

Kuzunoha, can you use that sword?

In other words, he's asking
if I can teleport, right?

Yes, I can.

Then will you take me down there?

Father!

Your Majesty, what are you doing?

Limia nobility are harming the academy.

If people don't see me doing everything
I can to stop it, then I'm done for.

Besides, perhaps Ilumgand
will return to his senses

if he hears me or his
father speaking to him.

Go after his weak points!

Strike at his openings!

Back line, cast physical enhancement spells.

Boost their speed so he's at their mercy.

He's quick for his size!

Easier said than done!

Calm yourself, Ilumgand!

Ilumgand, it's your father!

Don't you recognize me?

Ilumgand...

He's rampaging like a monster.

Still, we must see this through,

no matter the outcome.

Kuzunoha.

Is there any magic medicine
that would restore my son?

I'm sorry, but I've never seen
that kind of mutation before, either.

All right!

No way...

I don't believe it.

He regenerated.

Ilum...

Damn it!

Pull yourselves together, everyone!

Let's regroup!

A mutant from the city?

Ugh, gross.

Damn you, monster!

You must flee, Your Majesty!

Shiki, there are injured people
in the stands. Come heal them.

Mio, keep directing the students.

Father, please run!

What is he doing?!

My Concealing Kai should keep my mana
matter hidden from the royalty.

Are you all right, Your Highness?

I-I'll explain the details later.

I... I have a feeling I just
screwed up, but for now...

Non-elemental magic is effective.

I'll aim for its beak.

That was close.

Will he be okay?

Are you all right, Father?

Are you?

I hope this thing with the prince
won't cause new problems.

Enough already!

It'll regenerate from any
half-hearted attacks.

You should know that by now.

I-If we could just block its vision...

Oh, come on. I told you,
anything but fire is useless.

Seft aluoste eda.

A spell? No, this is...

An overpowering roar!

I-I can't protect everyone.

Th-The front line...

Shifu, can you cast that spell on my arrows?

I-Impossible. Even if I could, they would
explode in less than ten seconds.

That's fine. Izumo, can you move?

Barely.

Support me.

What are you planning?

I'm going to take that thing down.

What?

Jin and the others would get
caught in a high-power spell.

Magically enchanting my
arrows is our only option.

Let me show off for Shiki-san for once.

You've only got ten seconds.

Thanks, Shifu.

Oh, fine. The rest is up to you.

Higher. Higher!

What?

Nameless children of the earth,
grant me your strength!

It's okay. I have...

...all of them on my side!

Night Eighteen:
"Fall of the Academy City."

Next Time

Fall of the Academy City