WEBVTT 00:04.370 --> 00:06.190 Rihya, Lyn, Warren. 00:06.190 --> 00:07.080 You all right? 00:07.080 --> 00:07.880 Yes. 00:07.880 --> 00:08.540 Yeah. 00:08.540 --> 00:10.500 Arthur, how's it going over here? 00:10.500 --> 00:14.720 Well, it would seem we've been relocated. 00:15.210 --> 00:16.400 Relocated? 00:21.880 --> 00:23.240 Where are we? 00:24.240 --> 00:27.290 I want all of you examining our surroundings at once! 00:27.730 --> 00:29.560 There's no telling what might show up. 00:29.560 --> 00:31.960 Proceed with the utmost caution. 00:32.840 --> 00:35.270 Director, what in the world happened? 00:35.270 --> 00:38.710 From the sensation we experienced, I'd wager teleportation. 00:38.710 --> 00:41.540 Which makes grasping our current whereabouts urgent. 00:41.540 --> 00:44.200 Do you suppose the Gate was responsible? 00:44.200 --> 00:45.520 Most likely. 00:45.520 --> 00:49.150 The theory was that the monsters from this Great Tidal Bore 00:49.150 --> 00:52.510 came from below the 38th layer of the dungeon, but... 00:52.760 --> 00:55.760 That would now appear to be incorrect. 00:55.760 --> 00:59.800 There's a high chance that the Gate was the source of it all. 01:00.140 --> 01:04.010 Still, this may prove an unexpected blessing. 01:04.430 --> 01:07.170 Discovering the real root of the Tidal Bore, 01:07.170 --> 01:12.650 which flies in the face of the prevalent theory, will make for an excellent finding. 01:13.350 --> 01:17.360 With what we uncover on this investigation, I, Clive Staples, 01:17.360 --> 01:21.530 will build the scaffolding for my ascent to department head! 01:22.510 --> 01:24.800 Director, is that...? 01:25.710 --> 01:27.170 What is it? 03:09.950 --> 03:12.290 The readings... vanished? 03:12.850 --> 03:14.880 That shouldn't be possible. 03:15.450 --> 03:17.690 Wait, I've got something! 03:18.210 --> 03:20.750 They're... on the 40th layer? 03:21.310 --> 03:22.910 What are they doing there? 03:22.910 --> 03:25.200 Ah, and now it's gone again. 03:26.000 --> 03:28.160 Who's in charge here at the moment? 03:28.160 --> 03:30.000 Oh, that would be me. 03:30.490 --> 03:33.440 My name is Christopher Blatt from the College of Magic. 03:33.830 --> 03:36.360 I ask you, as an organizer of this investigation 03:36.360 --> 03:40.650 and a fellow acting on the orders of His Majesty the King... 03:40.990 --> 03:44.760 Is there something anomalous going on in the dungeon at present? 03:44.760 --> 03:46.170 Well... 03:46.890 --> 03:48.800 I know we belong to different organizations. 03:48.800 --> 03:50.470 You have your position to consider. 03:50.970 --> 03:53.930 For now, just tell me what you can with that in mind. 03:55.000 --> 03:57.720 Moments ago, people entering the dungeon disappeared. 03:59.010 --> 04:04.740 We were making our way in with the local adventurers we'd hired. 04:07.330 --> 04:10.730 But then, right as they were crossing the threshold... 04:14.120 --> 04:16.150 They vanished before my very eyes. 04:18.050 --> 04:20.380 Then it's not just our readings. 04:20.690 --> 04:23.580 So you've confirmed other vanishings? 04:23.580 --> 04:26.090 Y-Yes, on the tenth layer out of the blue. 04:26.090 --> 04:29.050 Have there been any signs of them since? 04:29.050 --> 04:31.020 Only for a moment. 04:31.020 --> 04:33.730 Truly? And where were they? 04:33.730 --> 04:35.600 The reading was from the 40th layer. 04:35.600 --> 04:39.570 Layer 40? Such great depths... 04:39.970 --> 04:43.570 The farthest any adventurer has ever made it is the 38th layer. 04:43.570 --> 04:48.160 Anything beyond the 30th is said to be difficult even for B-rank parties. 04:48.450 --> 04:51.370 One of Lune's B-rank parties, the Crimson Sword, 04:51.370 --> 04:56.690 was escorting our team. There's a high chance they're still together. 04:57.590 --> 05:00.790 For now, I've sent a messenger to the adventurers' guild. 05:00.790 --> 05:03.720 The guild master will come as soon as he hears of this, 05:03.720 --> 05:06.900 and we'll need to explain what happened then. 05:06.900 --> 05:08.520 Yes, I understand. 05:09.030 --> 05:10.010 Natalie! 05:11.150 --> 05:13.020 Master, big trouble! 05:13.690 --> 05:14.640 Give me the news. 05:17.750 --> 05:20.510 Something's gone wrong in the dungeon. 05:20.510 --> 05:22.110 The investigation team vanished. 05:23.450 --> 05:27.320 Dean Christopher from the College of Magic is requesting 05:27.720 --> 05:31.530 your presence at the dungeon entrance at once. 05:31.780 --> 05:36.350 The team vanished? Does that mean Abel and his party, too? 05:37.360 --> 05:40.210 I'm on my way. Have the rest of the staff on standby. 05:40.210 --> 05:43.550 Have our liaisons assemble at the dungeon checkpoint. 05:43.980 --> 05:46.050 Don't let the adventurers know the details. 05:46.050 --> 05:50.140 Just tell them I'll explain the situation once I've confirmed what's going on. 05:57.650 --> 05:59.600 Well, this won't do. 05:59.930 --> 06:03.370 I have no idea what books are here, much less where. 06:23.810 --> 06:26.070 Oh? If it isn't Ryo! 06:31.090 --> 06:32.510 Sera! 06:32.510 --> 06:35.220 Wh-What's the matter? Are you looking for something? 06:35.220 --> 06:40.230 Yes. I was hoping to compare records of past eclipses and Great Tidal bores, 06:40.570 --> 06:42.650 but I have no idea where to look. 06:42.650 --> 06:48.360 I see. I can help you with that. I happen to know where those records are. 06:48.360 --> 06:50.400 I had a feeling you would! 06:50.400 --> 06:52.680 I hope you don't mind helping me again. 06:52.680 --> 06:55.630 If I can be of use, I'm happy to. 07:02.250 --> 07:02.960 Ryo... 07:03.330 --> 07:07.020 Do you think there might be a link between eclipses and Great Tidal Bores? 07:07.020 --> 07:08.590 Well, only vaguely. 07:08.590 --> 07:15.210 There was that major eclipse two days prior to the monster emergence this time. 07:15.210 --> 07:16.930 Yes, exactly. 07:17.210 --> 07:19.640 If you don't mind me confirming your suspicion, 07:20.850 --> 07:25.880 I do believe your theory about there being a connection between the two is correct. 07:27.050 --> 07:31.880 To be more specific, there has always been an eclipse prior to a Great Tidal Bore. 07:32.390 --> 07:37.620 But in the past, it was never a total eclipse like this time. 07:37.620 --> 07:39.580 And you think they're related? 07:39.910 --> 07:43.080 Well, it just so happens I've looked into this very subject before. 07:43.570 --> 07:47.920 But I am curious as to what tipped you off to the connection. 07:47.920 --> 07:50.440 It, uh, just kinda came to me... 07:50.960 --> 07:55.310 It's not like I can tell her I was fighting an akuma in the middle of the eclipse. 07:58.810 --> 08:03.450 S-Sera, might you know what determines the vividness of magic stone? 08:04.110 --> 08:06.770 Okay, I'll let you change the subject. 08:07.150 --> 08:08.850 I certainly do. 08:08.850 --> 08:12.990 The longer a monster lives, the more vivid its stone becomes. 08:12.990 --> 08:18.010 That's right. I learned about that on a journey with a friend of mine. 08:18.390 --> 08:21.990 And it got me wondering about the hue of the magic stone 08:21.990 --> 08:24.580 collected from monsters during the bore. 08:24.970 --> 08:27.540 Were they pale? 08:27.540 --> 08:30.990 Indeed. I could understand if they were strong in color, 08:31.320 --> 08:36.320 which would just imply elder monsters from lower levels were coming up to the surface. 08:37.360 --> 08:42.470 But the stones being pale implies the monsters only recently spawned. 08:42.710 --> 08:46.610 All of those goblins, including their generals and king. 08:46.610 --> 08:51.070 It's unheard of for a cohort like that to spawn suddenly. 08:51.610 --> 08:57.320 But if they were created artificially, that would've taken considerable energy... 08:57.320 --> 09:00.530 There's no shortage of mysteries surrounding this. 09:01.150 --> 09:05.710 Tell me, Sera, did you already know the magic stones were pale? 09:05.970 --> 09:11.200 I did. Some records regarding a previous Great Tidal Bore noted 09:11.200 --> 09:13.840 the magic stone from its monsters was also like that. 09:13.840 --> 09:16.250 Incredible! Such records exist? 09:16.790 --> 09:20.720 They aren't in very good condition, not to mention on parchment, 09:20.720 --> 09:23.590 so even the librarians don't know about them. 09:24.550 --> 09:26.040 Care to see them yourself? 09:26.040 --> 09:27.890 Yes, I would love to! 09:28.150 --> 09:30.490 All right, then follow me. 09:37.250 --> 09:39.110 That sensation we felt... 09:39.110 --> 09:41.960 It was just like when I experienced teleportation 09:41.960 --> 09:43.920 in a dungeon of the Western Provinces. 09:43.920 --> 09:45.230 Teleportation, eh? 09:45.230 --> 09:48.330 I've heard of dungeons with such magic, but... 09:48.560 --> 09:50.670 I wonder where we are. 09:51.360 --> 09:53.010 I'm not sure. 09:53.010 --> 09:57.520 Perhaps another level within the dungeon, or maybe someplace else altogether. 09:58.030 --> 10:03.510 However, it's certainly safe to say we were forcibly relocated. 10:03.880 --> 10:06.470 Are our instruments functioning normally? 10:06.470 --> 10:08.140 I believe so, sir. 10:08.730 --> 10:12.110 The wind magic in this device appears to be working. 10:12.520 --> 10:17.990 I should say the surface team will transmit us information on our location. 10:18.270 --> 10:21.200 Then they might send help, too! 10:21.200 --> 10:24.640 Well, I'm not sure about that. 10:24.640 --> 10:27.030 Is something bothering you? 10:27.030 --> 10:30.040 Yes. It's the air in here. 10:30.040 --> 10:33.670 Rihya, does it remind you of anything? 10:41.750 --> 10:43.970 It's just like inside of Sanctuary Square... 10:43.970 --> 10:48.520 Sanctuary Square, as in the spell that only the highest rank of priests can cast? 10:48.520 --> 10:53.110 Yes, the ultimate defensive magic. It's considered a divine miracle. 10:53.110 --> 10:59.410 Its protection is said to deflect all offensive spells and physical attacks. 11:00.250 --> 11:03.780 Then, if this reminds you of that... 11:04.070 --> 11:08.750 It means we may have been trapped inside some kind of barrier. 11:08.750 --> 11:11.200 That does indeed seem to be the case. 11:11.520 --> 11:17.010 And it must be absolutely massive if we can't tell where the boundary lies. 11:18.430 --> 11:21.880 Wherever we are, it's definitely bad news. 11:22.290 --> 11:26.100 Lyn, sorry, but can you use Probe to check for anything of note around us? 11:27.230 --> 11:29.060 All right. 11:29.880 --> 11:33.850 Bring to me the pulse and existence of life. 11:34.520 --> 11:35.590 Probe! 11:43.680 --> 11:48.240 I'm detecting multiple humans present at a distance of about 500 meters ahead. 11:48.240 --> 11:50.570 About a thousand of them... 11:50.570 --> 11:54.960 plus fifty life forms I've never encountered before. 11:55.370 --> 11:57.150 A thousand humans? 11:57.560 --> 12:03.680 I think we can assume Clive and his team were also whisked to wherever this is. 12:04.070 --> 12:06.020 I guess we'll head their way. 12:06.020 --> 12:08.800 It'll be good to rendezvous, in any case. 12:10.910 --> 12:12.720 The 40th layer? 12:12.720 --> 12:16.770 Right. It was only momentary, but we're certain of the reading. 12:17.180 --> 12:19.760 Come on, now. You've got to be kidding. 12:20.320 --> 12:25.740 Even if we mobilize every adventurer in town, they'd never make it that far. 12:25.740 --> 12:29.470 We'd have no way of sending anyone to help them. 12:29.470 --> 12:33.330 There also remains the question of why these people vanished in the first place. 12:33.720 --> 12:36.710 It's entirely possible it may happen again. 12:36.950 --> 12:40.240 I'm sorry, but neither I nor my subordinates can risk 12:40.240 --> 12:43.670 going in with the situation in this kind of flux. 12:43.970 --> 12:45.560 Yeah, that makes sense. 12:45.890 --> 12:50.390 I can't send the local adventurers into this kind of danger either. 12:50.710 --> 12:55.520 We'll just have to pray that, wherever they ended up, it's safe. 12:56.730 --> 12:59.170 Help! 13:03.400 --> 13:06.030 Stay as far inside our barriers as possible! 13:08.990 --> 13:10.590 Get inside, quickly! 13:25.010 --> 13:28.230 Damn it! What in the world are these things?! 13:33.720 --> 13:34.710 Those are... 13:36.450 --> 13:37.450 They're... 13:38.790 --> 13:40.200 Devils! 13:43.910 --> 13:44.990 Devils? 13:44.990 --> 13:50.720 Yes. I've only read about them before, but they match the description. 14:18.320 --> 14:19.650 What's going on here? 14:26.850 --> 14:29.700 Are those... devils? 14:30.880 --> 14:32.750 Yes, I'd certainly think so. 14:33.160 --> 14:35.550 They are the enemies of gods and angels. 14:35.550 --> 14:37.480 Beings immune to magic. 14:37.480 --> 14:39.490 Stronger than any human. 14:39.490 --> 14:41.490 They represent purest despair... 14:41.810 --> 14:44.190 Or so the texts on them say. 14:44.190 --> 14:46.880 But what are devils doing down here? 14:47.120 --> 14:48.970 We can speculate later. 14:49.280 --> 14:50.550 We'll pincer them! 14:50.830 --> 14:53.260 Get ready to hem them in! 14:56.880 --> 14:59.950 How...? In a place like this...? 15:03.150 --> 15:04.160 Air Javelin! 15:04.160 --> 15:04.860 Light Javelin! 15:04.860 --> 15:05.900 Stone Javelin! 15:05.900 --> 15:06.860 Fire Javelin! 15:09.440 --> 15:13.550 Incredible. And magic is supposed to be ineffective against devils. 15:13.550 --> 15:15.730 That has never been confirmed. 15:15.730 --> 15:18.560 It stands to reason that three groups focusing on a single target 15:18.560 --> 15:22.080 could overcome even a devil's defenses. 15:23.190 --> 15:25.340 Incoming! Prepare the second volley! 15:32.720 --> 15:35.830 This isn't impossible, but there are too many of them. 15:35.830 --> 15:38.390 We'll likely run out of mana first. 15:44.790 --> 15:47.000 There's a particularly nasty one back there. 15:51.110 --> 15:55.400 The fourth volley will be our last. We've got no firepower left. 15:55.400 --> 15:58.170 Okay, then we'll have to move to melee combat. 15:58.170 --> 16:00.810 Warren, we'll charge single-file. 16:16.960 --> 16:18.140 Light Javelin! 16:16.960 --> 16:18.140 Air Javelin! 16:19.350 --> 16:22.310 That improvised twin casting was enough to fell them! 16:30.900 --> 16:35.270 The Crimson Sword lives up to its reputation. 16:50.400 --> 16:51.130 Lyn! 16:51.370 --> 16:54.130 I'm out of mana! Warren, I need cover! 16:54.430 --> 16:55.590 Any magic potions left?! 16:55.590 --> 16:56.590 We're out! 16:58.050 --> 16:59.610 Six of them to go... 17:00.810 --> 17:05.040 Abel, their boss... I think that might be a demon prince. 17:05.990 --> 17:08.000 It's those differently colored eyes. 17:08.360 --> 17:10.950 That's said to be one of their traits. 17:11.830 --> 17:15.310 A demon prince, as in a demon lord that has yet to fully awaken? 17:15.730 --> 17:20.490 Right. They're the immature form of a demon lord. 17:20.800 --> 17:23.010 It's said only four can exist at once. 17:23.010 --> 17:25.410 One of them will become the demon lord. 17:25.410 --> 17:27.610 That's what they taught us at the temple. 17:27.930 --> 17:29.800 I've heard the stories. 17:29.800 --> 17:31.960 So this one's strong, huh? 17:32.480 --> 17:35.920 There's no record of anyone except a hero ever defeating one. 17:37.050 --> 17:40.800 I'm going in with the intent of beating them all expect the prince. 17:42.330 --> 17:44.600 There's always a chance 17:44.600 --> 17:48.870 that something unexpected could break the barrier, after all. 17:56.040 --> 17:57.800 So don't lose hope. 17:59.200 --> 18:00.280 Abel... 18:02.710 --> 18:06.450 This isn't as bad as when that gryphon had its sights on us. 18:07.530 --> 18:09.710 That's all I can think. 18:21.890 --> 18:22.850 Rihya! 18:24.790 --> 18:28.520 I'm okay! All three of us are! 18:29.610 --> 18:31.850 You want to do this one-on-one? 18:32.230 --> 18:38.310 Blowing the others aside to set this up... You devils play rough. 18:47.630 --> 18:49.710 Frighteningly fast and strong. 18:49.710 --> 18:52.000 I can't envision a way I win this. 19:02.110 --> 19:04.950 All our spells are being deflected... 19:08.880 --> 19:12.130 Does that mean magic can't defeat it? 19:24.410 --> 19:26.450 Damn it, get back! Get back! 19:32.170 --> 19:33.330 Abel... 19:44.340 --> 19:46.180 Sword Skill: Zero Turn. 20:01.360 --> 20:02.370 This can't be! 20:05.160 --> 20:06.530 Abel! 20:18.120 --> 20:20.040 I'm sorry, Rihya... 20:20.880 --> 20:22.050 No... 20:24.680 --> 20:26.640 No! 20:45.480 --> 20:48.010 Are you hurt, Abel? 20:49.080 --> 20:53.080 Ryo... what are you doing here? 20:53.080 --> 20:55.590 I'm here to save you, of course. 20:56.080 --> 20:58.170 It looks like you can't stand. 20:58.170 --> 20:59.640 Are you concussed? 20:59.990 --> 21:04.450 Never thought I'd see you on the verge of death because of something like that. 21:04.930 --> 21:06.560 You've still got some growing to do. 21:06.560 --> 21:10.050 Shut up. I just slipped a bit. 21:12.120 --> 21:13.850 Who in the world...? 21:15.280 --> 21:19.810 Well, lots of people are apparently worried about you guys, so let's head back. 21:19.810 --> 21:22.400 As much as I would love to... 21:25.360 --> 21:29.590 I'll handle this guy. You don't mind, do you? 21:29.590 --> 21:32.830 Wait, Ryo, slow down! That's a demon prince! 21:32.830 --> 21:36.190 A demon prince? Like, the son of a demon lord? 21:36.560 --> 21:39.400 You must realize now isn't the time for jokes. 21:39.710 --> 21:42.530 I'm skeptical anything this weak is kin to a demon lord. 21:43.050 --> 21:46.440 Demon princes are immature forms of demon lords. 21:46.440 --> 21:47.760 They're incredibly strong. 21:48.020 --> 21:49.520 I see. 21:49.520 --> 21:52.400 So it really is a baby demon lord. 21:52.710 --> 21:54.430 That explains why it's so weak. 21:54.430 --> 21:57.390 Weak? What is wrong with you? 21:58.980 --> 22:00.650 Icicle Lance 6. 22:03.800 --> 22:04.730 Water Jet. 22:11.150 --> 22:12.210 Wha... 22:19.390 --> 22:22.130 I've had enough of being looked at like that. 22:38.230 --> 22:40.490 All right, you so-called demon prince, 22:42.130 --> 22:44.000 let's get this over with.