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That was a teleportation trap. We've been sent somewhere else.

Do you suppose we're still in the tower?

I don't know. But our only way out is up.

Yeah.

Let's move. Please follow behind me.

Of course.

It's all coming together.

Please wait for just a little longer. Our grand gala of revenge will kick off soon.

Great!

I'm on the edge of my seat for the moment that door opens.

Kawaku michi wa

Madou sora to

Imawa no toki

Tsunagi michibike

Taguriyoseta sadame wa

Kagerou no uso mamire

Shiranu aima ni sasayaku

Tsumibito itsuwari

Nani o toidasu noka

Takusu kokoro wa doko

Tsuranaru sekai

Nagashita namida wa

Kodoku no oto wa

Te o toriaeba

Kawaru hazu datta

Ima wa taezu mau

Kanata no tame ni tada

Kodou wa odori

Sakarau koto nakare

Inochi wa mou

Surinuketeitta

Kara wa saratta kono te wa

EPISODE 10

THE TOWER WAR

Where are we?

Maybe on the first floor?

In any case, we should try and regroup with the others, Nhia.

Good idea, Khia.

Well, aren't they just sweet little morsels?

This won't make for much of a fight.

How about I just take them by myself?

Mera, mind your manners.

You know that it's poor form to hog all the prey.

Yeah, yeah.

Hey.

Did you just call us "prey"?

Who the hell do you think you are?

Your opponents, kinda.

Not that you're actually strong enough to pose a threat to us.

Don't get overconfident!

A cornered rat will bite the cat, as they say.

No matter how second-rate these elves may be, they can still cause trouble if you let them.

"Second-rate"?!

You think we could lose to these twerps?

Not in a million years.

The two of us are mighty Submaestros!

And members of the elite White Knights!

You consider us second-rate?

You're total morons!

Let's cut them down to size, Nhia!

You bet, Khia!

More like flying squirrels than rats, aren't they?

We'll slice off a few limbs first!

And turn you into our toys!

Man, how did I not see that teleportation trap coming?

I just know the Captain is gonna bite my head off later...

Hey, get out here and fill me in.

What floor are we on?

Wow...

What a total babe!

May I please have your name, my beautiful sweetheart?

For your knight in shining armor, Sharphat, is here!

What's the matter?

Sorry to break it to you, horndog.

My partner here doesn't talk.

Is that a talking gun?

You have an Intelligent Weapon?

This here is Suzu, and I'm Lock.

Not that you need to bother remembering our names.

What is that supposed to mean?

Because we're about to wipe the floor with you.

Aw, hell.

First, I fall for that stupid trap and now I have to fight a cutie-pie? This sucks ass.

But...

Suzu, baby, you have totally stolen my heart!

WIGGLE

So whaddya say we put the fighting on hold and just make sweet, sweet love instead?

WIGGLE

Too bad. My partner says you're not her type.

And that your very presence makes her nauseous.

No problem, sweet thing. Just tell me what your type is.

And I'll work to be the man of your dreams!

Her type is...

Raven-haired shorties who have a handsome face to match their kind and valiant personality.

Yeesh. You're obviously referring to Lord Light.

Sorry, partner. That ship isn't sailing.

Ow, hey!

Cut it out, partner!

You're gonna bend my barrel! I'm actually a pretty fragile piece of equipment, ya know!

I really wish you would've just fallen for my charms and picked love over war, sweet thing.

But whatever.

I'll take you the hard way instead.

Invisible Crossbow!

She parried my invisible bolt and then immediately went on the counterattack?

Hot damn. I seriously can't get enough of you.

Not everybody can counter-snipe one of my partner's bullets like that.

This is gonna be all sorts of fun.

Is flying back and forth all you know how to do?

Damn squirrels!

Keep talking shit while you can!

These pillars give us the advantage!

They sure like to blow hot air.

We'll show you what we're made of.

Just watch and see!

Wind Cutter!

They can cast spells with no incantation while moving at lightning speed.

Meh, that's pretty standard for elves.

Wind Cutter!

Guess these squirrels do have some bite to them.

Better keep your guard up.

See? Told you we had the advantage!

And we're only getting warmed up!

Are you okay?

Wait, I've heard of you...

Nemumu! Gold!

Righto.

Bring it!

Stay out of the way, Gold!

This is just for show, remember?

Stick to what we rehearsed, m'girl.

All right.

We are the Black Motley!

Here to save the day!

Get back here, you!

Running is for cowards, wot!

Um, did you tell them to do that, Ellie?

No.

I can only assume they came up with that silly little performance themselves.

Mewph...

Wind Cutter!

Wind Cutter!

Wind Cutter!

Wind Cutter!

Wind Cutter!

That's your only move? What a snoozefest.

I doubt they can keep this up for very long.

Sucks for you!

We can keep going for hours like this without breaking a sweat!

And guess what?

We can do way worse.

Wind Cutter!

You have to give them some credit!

Yeah! This is pretty intense!

Mera!

Her right arm was the first thing to go, Nhia!

Why don't we go for the maid girl's legs next, Khia?

Iceheat.

Hm?

A penny for your thoughts?

Do you have to ask? The scope of their power is clear enough.

About what you expected?

No.

They're the worst bunch of pushovers I've ever seen.

Pushovers? Are you kidding me?

You guys can't even lay a finger on us!

Dipshits, take a good look at your swords.

You see any blood on there?

That knife didn't stab me. Nor did you cut my arm off.

I just made it look that way.

The hell? She's eating her own arm?!

That's nuts!

No way!

Her arm grew back?!

Oh, you haven't even seen the best part yet!

What the hell is she doing, Khia?

Don't ask me, Nhia!

My body is an amalgamation of several different creatures.

So I can even juggle my own head if I want!

I should've introduced myself earlier.

I'm Mera the Chimera, an Ultra Rare card.

Level 7777.

Ultra Rare card, Iceheat the Frozen Firestorm Grappler.

Level 7777.

Did you say level 7777?!

That's a totally ridiculous number!

Yeah! We're not falling for that!

All you two have been doing is running away!

You made this so stressful, Mera. I was worried your bad acting would give us away!

You're just bluffing.

Wind Cutter!

See? My performance totally fooled them.

Only by dumb luck.

Wake up and smell the coffee.

Your attacks aren't even worth blocking.

Aw, they ran away!

Or it might just be some kind of ploy.

Overthink much?

We have to consider all possibilities, no matter how small!

Jeez louise.

Fine, just give me a second to get ready.

Go right ahead.

Sit affixed my right fist! O' mighty Ifrit!

Can't do anything but run away, my little bunny rabbit?

You'd better start fighting back...

before I bag you!

Heads up!

This ain't good, partner! Look out!

I got you a present, bunny rabbit. Hope you like barrages.

Oops, maybe that was too much.

Wow, you survived that?

Not only beautiful, but formidable to boot! I totally need you as my girlfriend, babe!

"Light," was it? The name of the guy you're crushing on?

You should just forget that loser. Let me show you the world, sweetheart.

Oh, now you've done it!

Huh?

What're you trying to do, throw yourself off a cliff?!

Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die.

DIE!

We've hit a wall.

Let's just run along it until we find an exit.

Nhia...

What?

Doesn't something feel weird?

This entire floor is turning into a sweat box!

Damn! It must be those two!

It's getting even hotter, Khia!

They'll burn us to death at this rate, Nhia!

We need to put up defenses!

Magic power, arise before us now and glaciate. Hold the enemy at bay like an armor plate!

Ice Wall!

The ice is already melting.

We need to cast it again, Khia!

Magic power, arise before us now and glaciate. Hold the enemy at bay like an armor plate!

Ice Wall!

Magic power, arise before us now and glaciate. Hold the enemy at bay like an armor plate!

Ice Wall!

Magic... power... arise...

B-before us... now...

Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die.

Whoa, partner! Cool your jets!

Die. Die. Die. Die. Die!

Hey, wait a sec!

Die! Die! Die! Die!

Shit! Shit! Shit! Shit!

Time to go all out!

Windrain!

I'll blow away every one of your damn bullets!

Why did that send a wave of pain through my entire body?!

Her bullets can inflict status ailments?!

Confusion?!

Oh, loosen up. They're still alive, mostly.

Are you sure...?

It's thanks to Lady Ellie's enchantment.

They'd be a pile of ashes otherwise.

Aw, jeez! I get serious for a second and they drop like flies?! What a joke!

This wasn't a true test of our strength at all!

It served its purpose.

Just imagine what would've happened if we'd attacked the surface without knowing how we measured up first?

Help...

Please...

You've got to be joking!

This is where the real suffering begins. We're going to whittle you down to nothing.

We beg you...

Have mercy...

What have you done to all the humans who begged you for mercy, huh?

You didn't listen and just killed them for shits and giggles, am I right?

We're sorry...

Our dear master has given us very specific orders.

He wants us to grill you for information,

while inflicting enough pain and anguish to make you bitterly regret all the horrible things you've done!

Help me...

Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die.

Rein it in, partner! We're not supposed to kill him!

Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Di-

Not to mention, you're giving him an upskirt show!

Yeesh, way to screw the pooch.

You laid him out before we even got a chance to fully test his powers.

Did you forget what Lord Light told us?

Don't even bother.

He's too broken to fight now, even if you healed him.

It's okay!

Lord Light won't get upset with you over a little blunder like this!

Stop the waterworks!

That's the end of that fight, I guess.

Buck up, partner!

It seems so.

Meow...

What's happening with Sasha?

Would you like me to show you?

No.

I prefer to savor the moment when I see her in person as she opens that door.

How long does this stretch on for?

I get the feeling we're being guided down this route.

That little shit. When is he going to show his damn face?!

Get out here and let me kill you, Light!

They teleported us with magic, huh?

You better believe it.

It's not very nice to keep your guests waiting.

My bad.

But here's the good news. The only two attending this shindig are you and me.

I'm an Ultra Rare card. They call me Jack the Ironblooded Barricade.

My level is 7777.

Do you honestly think I'm going to believe that?

You do you, man.

The only thing that matters is we're here to throw hands.

And the last one standing wins.

But, to be real with you, picking on wimps ain't my thing.

How about you do me a solid and just throw in the towel now?

Seriously? Level 7777?

That's totally out of touch with reality, even for a bluff.

I ain't the type to bluff. Just use Appraisal and see for yourself.

Hold up. Are you telling me you don't have that skill?

I don't need it.

Because defeating you will be much quicker.

Hell yeah.

I'm down to let our fists do the talking instead.

I'll be extra generous and send you straight to the Goddess in Heaven...

with a painless death!

Too slow.

What?!

This can't be happening! How is he deflecting all my attacks like they're nothing?!

I'm using my full strength, and I'm strong enough to give even Captain Hardy trouble!

Impossible!

There's no way that you're level 7777! It's just absurd!

I have a duty to the White Knights, and to the Elven Queendom.

There are still many people in need of my help!

So I refuse to let this be where I meet my end!

Oh, right. I remember hearing a few things about your idea of "helping" people.

Since you consider all humans powerless and miserable,

you offer to "save" them from the hardships of life by exterminating them like bugs.

Ain't that right?

It makes us sick just sharing the same air with you.

You're weak, pitiful, and ugly.

Your lives are nothing but a painful slog.

So, a quick and painless death at my hands is basically the epitome of happiness for humans!

Doesn't that seem magnanimous of me?

You've got your head up your ass.

A typical response. The benevolence of my endeavors is simply beyond human understanding.

O, Stoutarm Halberd! Take part of my life and grant me the power to overcome this strife!

I don't care how much you shorten my lifespan!

Just charge me with enough power to crush this insect!

Now that's what I'm talking about!

You better not cheap out on me.

Give it everything you've got. Cuz I'll take it all head on.

Not yet! This isn't nearly enough!

Keep going! Give me more! I need even more!

Don't stop! Go beyond the limits of my flesh, blood, and soul!

GIVE ME THE POWER TO KILL HIM!

Heh. You may be a self-righteous prick from head to toe.

But at least you've got some real balls.

I'll see your bet and raise you everything I've got.

No holds barred, baby!

Ironblooded Barricade!

Run that back, but come at me a hundred times stronger.

Cuz once I whip out this technique,

I'm harder than motherfucking diamonds!

Well, those attacks weren't half-bad.

You're just way out of your league.

Oh shit. Did I kill him?

I'll be damned! He's actually still alive!

Lady Ellie's magic never ceases to amaze me.

Alrighty. Has everybody else wrapped up their fights, too?

Hey, I'm Nazuna! And I'm the strongest!

Togaraseta madoi no saihate ni

Nurikaete nozomu iromi, sugata ni

Torawarete medete kainarasareta

Anata to chigau mono de

Matataite naite jibun dake o mikata ni shite

Tsubasa hirogetara mietekuru

Kaze ga michibiku mama kaji o kitte

Nigoru sora o kirisaite

Takaku todokanai tokoro made

Itsuka no ame mo chimen hanete odoru wa

Ubaenai desho

Yuruganu manazashi sadameta ano hi ni

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