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Are you lost?

Should I lend you a map?

Don't kill him, Guideau.

Hmm.

Guideau, come here.

You come here.

Do you recognize his badge?

Nope.

Good grief.

You really have no interest in anything other than the witch.

Armies normally rely on strength in numbers.

Especially against a witch. A small elite force wouldn't make sense.

What you need is unlimited resources.

However, what poses a problem is that this battalion isn't about numbers.

It's built upon an overwhelming "unique" power.

If you happen to face off against its leader, don't expect to win.

The leader of the Paladin Corps' Sixth Battalion of the Third Continent,

the Man of Ice, Matt Cugat.

His power is on par with that of a witch.

So that's him.

(The Witch and the Demon Sword - Act II)

Stop, Guideau.

Save your kiss for later.

Huh?! Why?

He's clearly the head of this operation!

Finishing him off will wrap it all up!

Your power is our trump card, Guideau.

We still can't see everything this case has in store.

Trump cards must be used once all the other cards are on the table.

Right now, just buy some time to let the girl run away.

That's all you have to focus on.

Now, then.

I should focus on these guys, too.

What are you muttering to yourself for?

Were you talking to that hot gu...

I mean, that guy from earlier?

Come on, do it properly!

If you get taken down, he'll go after me next!

I'm letting you run.

Get out of here while I'm dealing with him.

What the hell?

Then, what'll you do once I run away?

Just shut up and go already.

When a witch is near me, I feel grossed out.

Well... I'll gladly use the opportunity.

So that's the demon sword...

What he said indeed was true.

Then it's all the more reason to stop her here!

Look over here!

Yes, I'm looking at you.

What?! She already got taken down?!

That scum...

I've heard about you already,

but you're not even a witch, yet you're casting stuff without moving.

I was also surprised.

You were faster and stronger than I thought you'd be.

That thing in your right hand is a magical tool, right?

Is that the secret to your strength?

There's a lot I want to ask you,

but it'll have to be later.

Even if you're out to kill them, witches don't just die easily.

I hope that's the case.

What the...

Elemental powers sure are astounding...

On par with a witch?

What does that mean? He's not human?

No, he's human.

But he has made a pact.

A pact?

Yes.

Matt Cugat made a pact with a primordial power on par with a witch...

The Great Ice Elemental.

He's an Elemental Spellcaster.

Ouch...

What's with that guy?

He's like a witch...

Ashgan! Where are you?!

Over here.

Come this way.

- Thank goodness... - No.

Huh?

I wasn't calling you.

Yes.

I meant you.

A demon sword...

I'm glad we were able to secure it before it has done anything strange.

Give it back!

Give it back?

Something this hazardous, to a murderous witch?

I know that I won't be able to win.

What should I do...

I've got you this time!

You're alive!

I bought you so many seconds, why haven't you gone off?!

Aren't you a witch?!

Sorry that I'm not some great witch.

Huh?

No! You must not let him have it!

What powerful strength...

Give the demon sword to me!

Ha! Do you want this thing that bad?

It's not like I'm interested in something like this...

I just don't want to let you guys have a single thing!

What are you doing?!

How annoying...

I was surprised. Her hands got ahold of Ashgan,

but she was able to let him go of her own accord.

That was the first time I've seen a human like that.

Dammit!

You again?

Hey, give it back already!

That's not something you should carry with you!

That's right. Hurry and let me go.

I hate you.

If you want it, then do what you're told.

Shut up and follow me.

What?!

We'll regroup with Ashaf now.

This girl is telling me around...

Ashaf, where should we meet up?

Is the girl okay, Guideau?

She's right by me, and she's at my beck and call.

Beck and call?

Now we just have to get the hell out of...

What happened?

Hey! Run as fast as you can!

Is he trying to freeze the entire city?!

Too slow! It'll catch up with you!

Over here!

What are you planning to do?

Once we get past here, make sure to grab my hand!

What's with this minuscule spell?

Can you not call me minuscule again?

I hate that word.

You're the one who said women aren't defined by size...

Shut up! Both of you!

What the...

You've got to be kidding.

This...

What am I supposed to do here?

Pontevert.

This town is in the southern part of the Third Continent,

a beautiful town blessed with fine weather.

The food is delicious, too.

It's on the house.

- Wow! - And the men are passionate.

My witch blood charms people so much it's scary!

Ah... what a nice town.

Early this morning, six bodies were found in town.

The bodies were dismembered by a bladed weapon,

and the wounds show signs of severe damage from magic-infused strikes.

It's being thought to have been done by someone who uses magic.

These victims are all people I met yesterday...

Ashgan! Did you do something again?!

What do you think I'm able to do in this sealed form?

It's the opposite, Helga.

If there's something you want to do, then...

Unsheathe me, Helga.

You're in a time of absolute crisis.

If you don't unsheathe me, you'll lose your life!

It's no use, demon sword.

The witch won't be moving anymore.

An elemental's power, huh?

I also hate you.

Put some armor on those witches.

This is your first time in armor, isn't it?

It uses acupuncture to block the release of magic,

a restraining tool for witches.

Hm?

That reminds me, they have an accomplice.

I received a report saying he's quite skilled.

"Quite skilled"? What an honor.

You also have considerable strength.

It'd be a problem for me if you take those two along with the demon sword.

I see.

Then, have that problem.

Take them to the base.

I'll deal with this guy.

I'll regroup with the Colonel.

You lot, take the witches to the base.

Well, well. Guess I couldn't stop you from taking them away.

But this is perfect timing.

I actually have something I want to talk to you about.

What?

I'm quite a good judge of someone's character, you see.

Man of Ice, Matt Cugan.

I perceived you as a guy who would listen to me if I just approach you sincerely.

Don't joke with me.

You interfered with our mission, how can that be called sincere?

It's about that mission, actually.

Don't you think something is suspicious?

Hm?

The witch, and the six victims...

All of them happen to just have witnesses around,

and they were all murdered by a witch with sword spells?

If a witch just wants to kill humans,

they have plenty of options on how to do it.

It's like she's asking to be sent to the gallows.

Too easy, and it's like she's taunting you.

In other words, witch-like behavior.

Even though it's diminished around the world,

fear against witches is still deeply-rooted.

Just because someone dies when a witch is around,

it gets treated as a witch incident. That's how sensitive things are.

Even without solid evidence,

it's so easy to frame witches as criminals.

And that's how it is in this case as well.

Helga Velvette is being framed by someone else.

What's going on?

You really sealed me in ice, huh...

Don't expect something like this to keep me still for long.

The only ones who can seal me...

...are witches.

This is bad.

What are you doing?! Stop struggling!

Stop... don't touch the demon sword!

Don't look at the demon sword!

What are you doing?!

Let it go! It's mine!

Get away! Stop it!

It doesn't belong to any of you!

It's mine! That thing's mine!

It's started...

You can try to seal away a demon sword,

but people will still get swayed by its immense power

and their minds get taken over.

Once it's done to one person, that'll be the end.

The temptation will spread like ripples.

Anyone who desires my power

will lose their minds.

Mere humans will not be able to go against it.

But that woman poses a problem.

Why is she not shaken up?

What actually is she?

What's this?

What in the world is going on?

What a troubling sight.

Allow me to deal with this.

I told them to not let you out of the command center!

And you lot!

We have not made any orders to sortie seekers!

Stop! Have you all also gotten affected?!

Ashgan?!

No. Humans who got swayed by Ashgan

would not be able to make such controlled movements.

Shoot.

Someone is framing the witch?

Based on my experience, I have a good idea who it might be.

This is even their usual method.

You wouldn't be able to know.

But you're not uninvolved in this.

Those people target witches regardless of whether they are good or evil,

and hunt them down, no matter the means.

The shadow of the just and noble Paladin Corps,

underground witch-hunting specialists.

The Executioners.

I knew that ignorantly accepting the sword would lead to this.

In other words, this is all according to plan.

Even amid all this chaos,

I was able to create a faithful army unaffected by the demon sword.

By using this forbidden instrument.

Now, then. Where is Helga?

I wonder where she is.

Look for her.

The Executioners set this witch incident up?

Yes.

That doesn't make any sense.

The Executioners are the symbols of the dark ages.

They are the abominable existence from a thousand years ago.

There is no way history would record the existence of a shadow.

Because of my line of work, I know more about the Holy Church than you.

There is no evidence that an Executioner is behind all of this.

It's all speculation I made based on experience.

But doesn't it ring a bell for you?

Isn't there anyone pretending to be of help

and approached you with a smile on their face?

You said it was speculation.

Yes, that's all it amounts to.

That's nonsense.

For now, that is...

Yes. Let's leave it as that for now.

Command center, respond.

What's wrong? Respond!

Seems like it's one step away from nonsense now, isn't it?

I was worried it wouldn't get through because of your elemental power.

Thank goodness.

You really are weak to heat, Colonel.

Lo... well...

If anyone ever harms you, the elemental will be enraged, won't it?

You've come to know a little too much,

and it doesn't make you a good pawn any longer.

Although he has always intended to dispose of you.

You're an upright and just man.

So it would be hard for Executioners to use you.

Perfect for fighting witches,

but still not worth a demon sword.

How terrible.

Farewell, Colonel.

I have nowhere else to run...

This is where I'll meet my end.

I got branded as a murderer.

This is how my life ends.

Ah... I wanted a boyfriend...

Hmph. What a skillful girl.

Vice-captain, I'll leave her to you.

I'm curious as to what you are...

Let me know all about it after this.

Stop it!

Oh? So that's where you were, Helga.

Helga.

Unsheathe me.

It's only about time before my form will be freed.

If it's unavoidable at this point,

then unsheathing me with your own hands would be the wisest choice.

The only way for you to survive

is to unsheathe me.

That's true.

That man is after the demon sword.

In my current condition,

my lack of resistance will make me end up telling him how to release the sword.

But I won't let that happen.

What someone other than me needs in order for unsheathe the sword...

If I die, no one will never be able to get that.

I just have to die.

That way, they won't be able to do what they want!

I wanted a boyfriend...

I wanted to be happy.

I didn't want things to end like this,

but I won't just give up my duty now!

I'm going to protect the world from the demon sword.

That's the reason why I wasn't able to get anything I want!

Why is she moving on her own will?

Is my control not working?

Is she actually human?!

Hey! Use some spell or something!

All I can do is misfire things!

I can't let that happen.

Both the witch and the demon sword are valuable.

Hey! What are you doing, bastard?!

Go! Forget me and protect the demon sword!

Like hell I can!

I have to take you with me, or it's pointless!

Then... save me.

If your duty is to take me with you,

then protect the demon sword!

Come and save me!

Why did I do this...

It's too reckless.

That's correct.

I know everything about you.

Hope doesn't suit you.

This base and the witch are both mine.

And in time, the demon sword, too.

Up to this point, and from now on...

There is no hope for you.

I've always been alone all this time.

No one will save me.

There is no hope for me.

I... know that.

Then, I'll also use...

...my trump card.

(The Witch and the Demon Sword - Act III) Next episode, "The Witch and the Demon Sword - Act III"