1 00:00:04,560 --> 00:00:08,350 This stone will warp us to another floor. 2 00:00:13,460 --> 00:00:15,700 Ow... 3 00:00:15,700 --> 00:00:17,890 Misaki-chan! Come over here, quickly! 4 00:00:19,420 --> 00:00:21,560 Wha... Huh?! 5 00:00:21,900 --> 00:00:22,680 Hurry! 6 00:00:42,010 --> 00:00:44,350 I was so scared! 7 00:00:44,350 --> 00:00:46,160 C-Calm down, Misaki-chan. 8 00:00:46,170 --> 00:00:47,500 {\an8}CURRENT LOCATION: UNEXPLORED TERRITORY RETURN SCROLL CANNOT BE USED 9 00:00:46,840 --> 00:00:50,510 It looks like we can't use a Return Scroll here. 10 00:00:50,790 --> 00:00:53,850 So we have no choice but to move forward. 11 00:00:59,470 --> 00:01:03,420 I don't know what enemies might be in here, 12 00:01:03,420 --> 00:01:06,320 but it doesn't matter. 13 00:01:06,680 --> 00:01:10,390 As their partymate... As their Rearguard... 14 00:01:35,830 --> 00:01:38,710 All I need to do is protect my party. 15 00:01:52,400 --> 00:02:03,080 {\an8}THE WORLD'S STRONGEST REARGUARD 16 00:03:10,980 --> 00:03:15,980 {\an8}THE MECHANICAL ARIADNE 17 00:03:18,810 --> 00:03:21,150 Um, may I say something? 18 00:03:21,430 --> 00:03:22,870 What's up, Suzuna? 19 00:03:22,870 --> 00:03:26,600 I can sense that something happened nearby. 20 00:03:26,600 --> 00:03:28,630 With your Shrine Maiden powers? 21 00:03:28,630 --> 00:03:32,340 Yes, I think this skill has something to do with it. 22 00:03:32,330 --> 00:03:36,840 {\an8}SPIRIT DETECTION LV. 1 DETECTS UNSEEN SPIRITUAL BODIES 23 00:03:32,340 --> 00:03:35,810 Spirit Detection... That makes sense. 24 00:03:35,810 --> 00:03:38,190 It's vague, but I sense something. 25 00:03:41,400 --> 00:03:46,100 I think someone fought something and died here. 26 00:03:47,390 --> 00:03:49,600 "Something," huh? 27 00:03:51,050 --> 00:03:53,050 I think that might be a golem. 28 00:03:53,050 --> 00:03:54,800 A golem? 29 00:03:56,070 --> 00:03:58,470 You mean that thing's going to start moving? 30 00:03:58,470 --> 00:04:01,560 I don't know... I feel like you're overthinking things. 31 00:04:02,080 --> 00:04:05,250 But if we don't see anything else they could've fought, 32 00:04:05,250 --> 00:04:07,720 that statue is obviously suspicious. 33 00:04:09,840 --> 00:04:11,670 Well, that's true. 34 00:04:11,670 --> 00:04:13,670 It does have an unpleasant aura about it. 35 00:04:14,420 --> 00:04:16,790 I doubt blade attacks would affect it. 36 00:04:17,350 --> 00:04:21,550 But with Arihito's support, we should be able to damage it. 37 00:04:22,620 --> 00:04:24,730 Use attacks that deal multiple hits. 38 00:04:24,730 --> 00:04:28,990 Okay! I'll attack whenever I have the opportunity, too! 39 00:04:28,990 --> 00:04:30,900 Just be careful. Don't push it. 40 00:04:30,890 --> 00:04:36,100 {\an8}MORALE DISCHARGE {on the pink and orange heads} 41 00:04:31,460 --> 00:04:36,090 Atobe-kun, it looks like Theresia-san and I can both use Morale Discharge. 42 00:04:38,280 --> 00:04:41,020 We'll figure out what the effects are later. 43 00:04:41,020 --> 00:04:45,610 Right. Elitia-san will be able to use hers soon, too. 44 00:04:45,840 --> 00:04:49,460 Don't count on my Morale Discharge. 45 00:04:49,460 --> 00:04:52,330 I can only use it while Berserk is active. 46 00:04:52,330 --> 00:04:57,160 Okay. We'll be counting on your Morale Discharge 47 00:04:57,160 --> 00:04:59,410 after we get the curse off your sword. 48 00:04:59,410 --> 00:05:00,670 Thanks. 49 00:05:02,400 --> 00:05:05,000 Anything else we should talk about? 50 00:05:10,980 --> 00:05:13,190 Okay, then. Let's go. 51 00:05:21,200 --> 00:05:22,940 I knew it. It does move. 52 00:05:24,190 --> 00:05:30,070 {\an8}GIANT EAGLE-HEADED WARRIOR DROPS: ??? 53 00:05:24,430 --> 00:05:26,620 Giant Eagle-Headed Warrior... 54 00:05:26,620 --> 00:05:28,690 It's level 6 and Named! 55 00:05:28,690 --> 00:05:30,080 It's insanely strong! 56 00:05:39,430 --> 00:05:41,860 It's a higher level than the Juggernaut? 57 00:05:41,860 --> 00:05:43,870 This isn't gonna be easy. 58 00:05:43,870 --> 00:05:46,330 Everyone, get your fighting spirits up! 59 00:05:47,080 --> 00:05:48,190 Right! 60 00:05:51,310 --> 00:05:53,010 Double Attack! 61 00:05:51,390 --> 00:05:53,010 {\an8}DOUBLE ATTACK 62 00:05:55,920 --> 00:05:58,490 Igarashi-san! It's about to counter! 63 00:05:59,760 --> 00:06:01,390 Mirage Step! 64 00:05:59,600 --> 00:06:01,400 {\an8}MIRAGE STEP 65 00:06:01,390 --> 00:06:02,910 Elitia, now! 66 00:06:03,200 --> 00:06:04,740 I'll carve you apart! 67 00:06:04,740 --> 00:06:06,680 Blade Rondo! 68 00:06:05,860 --> 00:06:07,610 {\an8}BLADE RONDO 69 00:06:11,780 --> 00:06:12,870 Please hit! 70 00:06:14,910 --> 00:06:18,000 It guarded its head? Does that mean... 71 00:06:19,250 --> 00:06:20,670 {\an8}WIND BURST 72 00:06:25,030 --> 00:06:26,080 Eli-san! 73 00:06:40,150 --> 00:06:40,930 There! 74 00:06:44,440 --> 00:06:45,770 I knew it. 75 00:06:45,770 --> 00:06:48,520 Everyone, its head is its weak point! 76 00:06:48,520 --> 00:06:50,860 So we just need to focus our attacks there! 77 00:06:50,860 --> 00:06:53,070 Hang on! It's about to do something! 78 00:06:58,050 --> 00:06:59,530 It just changed... 79 00:07:00,500 --> 00:07:01,840 I'm going in! 80 00:07:03,550 --> 00:07:05,290 Sonic Raid! 81 00:07:03,540 --> 00:07:04,790 {\an8}SONIC RAID 82 00:07:09,630 --> 00:07:10,640 It's fast! 83 00:07:12,660 --> 00:07:13,790 Defense Support! 84 00:07:26,950 --> 00:07:29,620 No! That attack hits all opponents! 85 00:07:38,770 --> 00:07:40,990 No... It can't be! 86 00:07:46,720 --> 00:07:48,180 Atobe-kun! 87 00:07:48,700 --> 00:07:52,140 Kyouka, Theresia, take care of Arihito. 88 00:07:55,340 --> 00:07:57,100 I'll handle that thing. 89 00:07:57,100 --> 00:07:58,350 I'll back you up! 90 00:08:03,630 --> 00:08:05,200 Onii-chan... 91 00:08:06,350 --> 00:08:09,820 {\an8}GIANT EAGLE-HEADED WARRIOR NEEDLE FEATHERS: SECONDARY ATTACK WHEN WIND BURST IS ACTIVE HITS ALL PARTY MEMBERS MASSIVE DAMAGE TO ARIHITO 92 00:08:06,350 --> 00:08:08,060 This can't be... 93 00:08:06,350 --> 00:08:09,810 Stay with us, Atobe-kun! 94 00:08:10,110 --> 00:08:11,580 Ow... 95 00:08:19,820 --> 00:08:24,520 We're not supposed to be fighting this thing at our level! 96 00:08:24,970 --> 00:08:27,030 Onii-chan is gonna... 97 00:08:28,120 --> 00:08:29,500 I'll be fine. 98 00:08:29,970 --> 00:08:32,920 Don't talk! I'll heal you right now! 99 00:08:32,920 --> 00:08:37,770 No, I can't be healed... until that thing is defeated. 100 00:08:38,470 --> 00:08:41,810 Besides... I still have an ace up my sleeve. 101 00:08:42,110 --> 00:08:43,220 Huh? 102 00:08:43,650 --> 00:08:47,110 Igarashi-san, use your Morale Discharge. 103 00:08:47,110 --> 00:08:48,430 Theresia, too. 104 00:08:51,980 --> 00:08:56,690 Yay, yay, yay! This concludes part A! 105 00:08:51,980 --> 00:09:01,990 {\an8}THE WORLD'S STRONGEST REARGUARD 106 00:08:57,280 --> 00:09:01,990 One, two! One, two! Part B starts now! 107 00:09:04,170 --> 00:09:07,050 Morale Discharge: Soul Mirage! 108 00:09:07,040 --> 00:09:09,000 {\an8}MORALE DISCHARGE ACTIVATED SOUL MIRAGE, TRIPLE STEAL 109 00:09:09,420 --> 00:09:10,840 {\an8}SOUL MIRAGE 110 00:09:11,090 --> 00:09:12,380 {\an8}SOUL MIRAGE 111 00:09:13,630 --> 00:09:16,080 Is that... me? 112 00:09:21,980 --> 00:09:25,050 It creates duplicates with physical bodies?! 113 00:09:25,050 --> 00:09:26,970 Thunderbolt! 114 00:09:31,950 --> 00:09:34,360 Incredible! Maybe now... 115 00:09:34,610 --> 00:09:37,110 It's gonna use that attack again! 116 00:09:38,770 --> 00:09:40,130 Not Arihito-san! 117 00:09:40,130 --> 00:09:41,570 We won't let you! 118 00:09:41,570 --> 00:09:43,610 No! It's too dangerous! 119 00:09:43,920 --> 00:09:45,580 Don't worry, Atobe-kun. 120 00:09:45,580 --> 00:09:47,830 Everyone, use the Mirage Warriors as shields! 121 00:09:47,830 --> 00:09:49,880 Oh, right! Then you can... 122 00:09:55,660 --> 00:10:01,110 I get it! Your Defense Support works on the Mirage Warriors, too! 123 00:10:01,110 --> 00:10:01,920 Yeah. 124 00:10:07,260 --> 00:10:08,400 Arihito-san! 125 00:10:08,700 --> 00:10:12,350 Looks like it can't use that attack twice in a row. 126 00:10:12,350 --> 00:10:13,500 Okay. 127 00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:17,790 Rear Stance! 128 00:10:21,570 --> 00:10:26,620 {\an8}SPIRIT WARRIORS' ADDITIONAL ATTACKS 129 00:10:27,060 --> 00:10:28,950 All right! Now! 130 00:10:28,950 --> 00:10:30,070 I've got this! 131 00:10:30,670 --> 00:10:33,610 Bloom! Blossom Blade! 132 00:10:33,130 --> 00:10:34,710 {\an8}BLOSSOM BLADE 133 00:10:39,090 --> 00:10:41,030 It can still move?! 134 00:10:42,040 --> 00:10:42,750 Finish it off! 135 00:10:43,020 --> 00:10:43,970 Okay! 136 00:10:48,640 --> 00:10:49,760 Misaki-chan?! 137 00:11:11,400 --> 00:11:13,870 We... actually won? 138 00:11:14,920 --> 00:11:18,050 I don't feel very alive, though. 139 00:11:22,720 --> 00:11:24,670 I'll give you first aid now! 140 00:11:25,890 --> 00:11:27,400 There's no wound? 141 00:11:27,400 --> 00:11:30,620 Yeah, I'm actually fine now. 142 00:11:30,620 --> 00:11:32,140 But how? 143 00:11:32,140 --> 00:11:33,950 It was Theresia. 144 00:11:35,180 --> 00:11:41,950 Her Morale Discharge absorbs health proportionate to the damage she deals. 145 00:11:41,950 --> 00:11:45,060 Oh, so it works on the whole party? 146 00:11:46,260 --> 00:11:48,280 Thanks, Theresia. 147 00:11:49,230 --> 00:11:51,370 I'm so relieved. 148 00:11:52,700 --> 00:11:54,820 Theresia, what are those? 149 00:11:55,290 --> 00:11:57,460 Jewels? 150 00:11:57,460 --> 00:12:00,220 I guess that enemy dropped them. 151 00:12:00,220 --> 00:12:04,020 The black one is a rune. You can use it to enhance gear. 152 00:12:04,020 --> 00:12:06,910 And... what is this red one? 153 00:12:06,910 --> 00:12:08,720 Isn't it from that? 154 00:12:12,920 --> 00:12:16,960 It looks like it's missing an eyeball. 155 00:12:16,960 --> 00:12:20,640 Let's see if it has anything else we can grab. 156 00:12:28,660 --> 00:12:30,960 Theresia, will it open? 157 00:12:32,220 --> 00:12:33,670 No, huh? 158 00:12:39,410 --> 00:12:41,460 What is it, Misaki-chan? 159 00:12:44,840 --> 00:12:51,020 I feel like this stone would be a perfect fit in that hole. 160 00:12:51,020 --> 00:12:53,860 You're right. It's about the same size. 161 00:12:54,690 --> 00:12:56,970 I guess it's worth a shot. 162 00:12:58,240 --> 00:13:00,310 Be careful, Theresia. 163 00:13:14,510 --> 00:13:16,260 It opened! 164 00:13:17,570 --> 00:13:21,410 We don't know what might happen. Let's be careful. 165 00:13:24,760 --> 00:13:26,080 What's this? 166 00:13:26,580 --> 00:13:29,000 C-Could it be a coffin? 167 00:13:34,940 --> 00:13:36,620 Something's coming out of it. 168 00:13:45,820 --> 00:13:49,120 A girl? What's she doing here? 169 00:13:49,120 --> 00:13:51,980 Are those antennae over her ears? 170 00:13:52,270 --> 00:13:54,610 A... A doll? 171 00:13:54,610 --> 00:13:58,490 No, she's alive. She's just asleep. 172 00:13:59,760 --> 00:14:02,970 Th-Theresia! Don't get too close without... 173 00:14:03,950 --> 00:14:06,040 There's a hole. 174 00:14:06,040 --> 00:14:09,020 It looks a bit like a keyhole. 175 00:14:09,480 --> 00:14:12,570 When Falma-san opened that chest, 176 00:14:12,570 --> 00:14:15,900 I did see something that looked like a key. 177 00:14:16,890 --> 00:14:21,950 If we look around this room, we might find a way out. 178 00:14:22,370 --> 00:14:25,850 But I'm more concerned about this girl right now. 179 00:14:25,850 --> 00:14:28,700 If we can wake her up, 180 00:14:28,700 --> 00:14:34,830 she might be able to tell us what this room is and how we can get out. 181 00:14:35,740 --> 00:14:37,890 Let's try the key. 182 00:14:50,540 --> 00:14:51,970 Theresia? 183 00:14:51,970 --> 00:14:54,720 We won't let you bear this responsibility alone. 184 00:14:54,990 --> 00:14:56,420 Igarashi-san... 185 00:14:58,490 --> 00:15:01,050 I don't sense any malice from her. 186 00:15:01,050 --> 00:15:03,520 Yeah. Let's try it. 187 00:15:03,520 --> 00:15:08,670 If she tries anything, I'll just knock her out with my dice again! 188 00:15:08,670 --> 00:15:10,660 Let's do this, Arihito. 189 00:15:16,290 --> 00:15:17,400 Here goes. 190 00:15:28,140 --> 00:15:29,540 There's a child! 191 00:15:29,540 --> 00:15:31,510 Save her! Hurry! 192 00:15:44,030 --> 00:15:45,960 Arihito Atobe. 193 00:15:46,370 --> 00:15:50,410 You have opened this reliquary and awakened me. 194 00:15:50,950 --> 00:15:54,030 That is your name, is it not? 195 00:15:54,750 --> 00:15:55,790 Yes. 196 00:15:56,500 --> 00:16:00,810 Unfaltering Rearguard who came here from a distant world... 197 00:16:01,360 --> 00:16:06,580 I am Ariadne, the Iron Wheel, the 117th Hidden God. 198 00:16:06,880 --> 00:16:08,020 Hidden God? 199 00:16:08,690 --> 00:16:13,820 I thank you for solving the riddle of this labyrinth and awakening me. 200 00:16:13,820 --> 00:16:14,670 And... 201 00:16:15,190 --> 00:16:18,280 I am sorry your efforts were in vain. 202 00:16:18,890 --> 00:16:20,340 What do you mean? 203 00:16:20,340 --> 00:16:27,170 I am meant to bestow my protection upon any who make it this far, but... 204 00:16:33,310 --> 00:16:36,490 I have lost most of my authority. 205 00:16:36,880 --> 00:16:39,490 Much time has passed since I was abandoned here, 206 00:16:39,490 --> 00:16:41,610 and many of my parts have been lost. 207 00:16:41,890 --> 00:16:45,960 Um... you just said you were abandoned. 208 00:16:45,960 --> 00:16:47,540 What does that mean? 209 00:16:47,820 --> 00:16:51,890 I was deemed a failure by my creator. 210 00:16:52,210 --> 00:16:53,590 A failure? 211 00:16:55,160 --> 00:16:58,780 Because my degree of perfection as a replica of a god was low, 212 00:16:58,780 --> 00:17:02,860 my creator discarded me in this labyrinth and sealed me inside. 213 00:17:03,220 --> 00:17:05,780 The one who made you just threw you away? 214 00:17:05,780 --> 00:17:11,150 That's awful. I can't believe they just left you locked up in here for so long. 215 00:17:15,520 --> 00:17:19,570 Ariadne, is it possible to take you out of here? 216 00:17:19,570 --> 00:17:25,290 It is possible if one becomes my devotee and gathers the parts necessary to exit, 217 00:17:25,530 --> 00:17:27,200 but I do not recommend it. 218 00:17:27,200 --> 00:17:28,240 Why not? 219 00:17:28,660 --> 00:17:34,740 Believing in a Hidden God makes one an enemy of all other gods. 220 00:17:34,740 --> 00:17:38,710 Will we have to fight them? Is there an option not to? 221 00:17:39,390 --> 00:17:40,750 That is impossible. 222 00:17:40,750 --> 00:17:46,590 Devotees of a god assume the responsibility of the God's Gathering. 223 00:17:46,590 --> 00:17:50,930 God's Gathering? I've never even heard of that. 224 00:17:50,930 --> 00:17:55,140 And one may only worship one god. 225 00:17:55,440 --> 00:17:57,030 I am a failure. 226 00:17:57,490 --> 00:18:00,090 In my current state, with so many parts missing, 227 00:18:00,090 --> 00:18:04,430 if I were to encounter another god, I could not defeat them. 228 00:18:04,430 --> 00:18:08,180 I see. So it's definitely risky. 229 00:18:08,630 --> 00:18:09,870 Still... 230 00:18:10,150 --> 00:18:12,010 Everyone okay with this? 231 00:18:12,400 --> 00:18:14,600 I'll go with whatever you decide. 232 00:18:14,880 --> 00:18:18,280 Me, too. I want to save Ariadne-san. 233 00:18:18,280 --> 00:18:23,570 Arihito-oniisan and Ariadne-san... You're the Ari-Ari duo! 234 00:18:23,570 --> 00:18:28,430 As Seekers, if we can earn a Hidden God's protection, 235 00:18:28,430 --> 00:18:30,730 I think it'll be a big help to us. 236 00:18:31,760 --> 00:18:33,430 You all are... 237 00:18:33,760 --> 00:18:37,570 We don't think you're a failure. 238 00:18:37,570 --> 00:18:39,810 You're here talking to us, after all. 239 00:18:40,220 --> 00:18:42,780 What do we have to do to be your devotees? 240 00:18:45,800 --> 00:18:49,460 I will endow your licenses with the ability to contact me. 241 00:18:50,960 --> 00:18:53,790 {\an8}THE HIDDEN GOD YOU ARE DEVOTED TO 242 00:18:51,880 --> 00:18:53,790 I will contact you when the time comes. 243 00:18:54,350 --> 00:18:57,740 If you are ever in danger again, 244 00:18:57,740 --> 00:19:00,170 I will assist you with my protection. 245 00:19:00,170 --> 00:19:01,850 That's very reassuring. 246 00:19:01,850 --> 00:19:03,180 It sure is. 247 00:19:03,180 --> 00:19:06,310 I thank you for choosing me. 248 00:19:06,870 --> 00:19:11,690 We only did what we wanted to do. No need for thanks. 249 00:19:12,210 --> 00:19:13,520 I see. 250 00:19:14,010 --> 00:19:16,060 You wish to return to the surface, yes? 251 00:19:16,060 --> 00:19:20,040 I will create a passage to take you out of here right away. 252 00:19:23,140 --> 00:19:24,020 Um... 253 00:19:25,110 --> 00:19:28,320 Will we be able to come back here? 254 00:19:28,520 --> 00:19:33,030 Once I regain my power, I will be able to create an entrance, as well. 255 00:19:33,300 --> 00:19:35,450 Okay. We'll be back! 256 00:19:35,450 --> 00:19:37,330 See you next time, Ariadne. 257 00:19:48,840 --> 00:19:50,050 This is... 258 00:19:50,050 --> 00:19:52,900 Looks like we made it back. 259 00:19:52,900 --> 00:19:54,840 Thank goodness! 260 00:19:54,840 --> 00:19:57,140 I wasn't sure what was gonna happen to us. 261 00:19:57,140 --> 00:19:58,620 Yeah. 262 00:19:59,020 --> 00:20:00,480 Atobe-kun... 263 00:20:00,480 --> 00:20:05,560 Nice work. We all survived that thanks to you. 264 00:20:05,850 --> 00:20:07,470 Igarashi-san... 265 00:20:08,480 --> 00:20:09,400 Whoops... 266 00:20:09,400 --> 00:20:10,370 Atobe-kun! 267 00:20:10,730 --> 00:20:12,010 Are you okay? 268 00:20:12,010 --> 00:20:16,040 Sorry... My strength just kind of left me... 269 00:20:16,730 --> 00:20:19,440 You were on your toes that whole time. 270 00:20:19,440 --> 00:20:22,160 If any Cotton Balls show up, we'll handle them. 271 00:20:22,160 --> 00:20:24,260 You should get some rest. 272 00:20:24,260 --> 00:20:26,920 No, I can't let you... 273 00:20:28,010 --> 00:20:28,960 Theresia? 274 00:20:31,930 --> 00:20:36,010 Wow, Theresia-san! How bold of you! 275 00:20:36,010 --> 00:20:40,740 Th-Thanks... but what brought this on? 276 00:20:47,130 --> 00:20:51,490 Maybe she's showing her appreciation for you in her own way. 277 00:20:52,270 --> 00:20:53,820 Oh... 278 00:20:54,560 --> 00:20:57,360 Thanks, everyone. 279 00:22:37,640 --> 00:22:41,020 It's been 860 years since this place was built for me. 280 00:22:41,520 --> 00:22:45,430 After all this time, it has at last been unlocked. 281 00:22:46,310 --> 00:22:48,420 Arihito Atobe... 282 00:22:55,760 --> 00:22:56,980 Arihito... 283 00:22:57,900 --> 00:23:01,140 Please... You have to... 284 00:23:02,440 --> 00:23:05,140 Is this your memory? 285 00:23:06,460 --> 00:23:08,230 Run... 286 00:23:08,920 --> 00:23:10,650 Atobe-kun... 287 00:23:10,650 --> 00:23:15,440 I'm sorry... I couldn't be of any use. 288 00:23:16,410 --> 00:23:19,060 Arihito... Run! 289 00:23:19,610 --> 00:23:23,020 You think I can run away just because you told me to?! 290 00:23:26,180 --> 00:23:29,620 If you are going to protect them from behind... 291 00:23:30,410 --> 00:23:33,500 then I shall protect you from here.