Queen's Blade.
The tournament created by the gods to determine the strongest and most beautiful Queen.
The heated battle between the assembling warriors...
...in the Queen's capital of Gainos is about to begin.
Warrior Shrine Maiden, Tomoe.
Chivalrous Wasteland Thief, Listy.
Veteran Mercenary, Echidna.
Kiba Assassin, Irma.
Forest Guardian, Nowa.
Combat Instructor Alliene.
Steel Princess, Ymir.
Arms Merchant, Cattleya.
The Saint of the Capital, Melpha, had the power to exorcise spirits, huh?
I lack information on Flame Master Nyx.
Well, it doesn't seem that important, but...
The problem lies with those guys, eh?
Assassin of Innumerable Changes, Merona.
Ancient Queen, Menace.
Temptress of the Underworld, Airi.
Anyway, those underlings of the Swamp Witch...
...wanted to stop Queen's Blade in the first place, right?
I never thought they would receive permission to participate.
Maybe Queen Aldra has a big heart... or that's what I'd like to think, but...
Ah, that's right, the three Vance sisters!
Wouldn't the eldest sister, Lightning General Claudette, be a likely winner?
The third daughter, Imperial Commander Elina, isn't well known yet...
And then there's the second daughter, Vagrant Warrior Reina.
I think she's a lost cause...
Nanael-san!
No, no, there's still the possibility of the current Queen, Aldra, winning for a third consecutive time...
Nanael-san!
Ah, Hachi! What do you think?
Eh? About what?
Of course, I'm talking about the best contestant in the current round of...
...the competition which gathers prideful warriors from across the continent...
...who battle to become Queen! Queen's Blade!
Isn't the outcome obvious?
We don't have time to talk about something like that.
The Head Angel is calling.
The Head Angel?
During your travels, you halted the interference of the Swamp Witch...
...and assured a safe beginning to the final selection of Queen's Blade.
This is due to the activities of you two angels, without a doubt.
Especially you, Nanael...
You journeyed together with humans, and I believe you encountered many hardships.
Well, it wasn't that bad...
Well, I suppose I make a great warrior I even have an ability or two...
That's why I was suited for the task.
Well, I guess other angels would just be in the way, don't you agree?
I see no problem, then.
Angel of Glory, Nanael...
...I order you to participate as a warrior in Queen's Blade.
W-W-Why? I'm an angel!
For an angel to participate in Queen's Blade...
It was merely unnecessary for angels to participate in the past.
There is no particular rule which states: angels must not participate.
B-But!
This regards Queen Aldra.
Aldra?
Queen Aldra is completely different from the Queens who preceded her.
Up until now, I did not see any distinction between the humans and the demon clans.
During these past eight years...
Aldra, who was controlling the entire continent as Queen, deceived us.
Pulling strings and deciding assassination targets.
It's an unsettling development.
Queen's Blade exists to prevent pointless battles on Earth.
No matter what she is planning...
Just as 120 years ago, when seeds of war and chaos were sprouted,
it is the duty of heaven to pluck these sprouts.
I see, I see.
So I'm participating in the tournament in order to infiltrate and investigate it, right?
Sounds interesting!
Well, becoming champion would be a trivial thing for the Angel of Glory, Nanael.
But is it really alright, Head Angel?
Rest assured. To balance the fight against humans, a restriction will be placed upon you.
A restriction?
Eh? This again?
This divine milk has a special technique applied to it.
Technique?
When the milk inside is spilled, you will lose a part of your strength.
Y...You're joking, right?
With this, you can compete with your opponent even if they are human.
And what would I do if I get completely beaten up?
I definitely won't spill any, so...
Regarding the divine milk which was entrusted to you before...
Gulp...
Even though you were ordered not to, you couldn't help but spill it.
You spilled every last drop.
And that wasn't all. Adding beast milk to try and trick me, eh?
Normally, you would be sent instantly to the Land of the Dead,
but wouldn't this mission be a good way to right your wrongs?
I'll gratefully take my leave, then.
Well then, I'll be counting on you.
Ah, ju.. just a minute.
No way!
Good luck!
Amazing, I've never seen such a city before.
Like I thought, we've already been through here.
That's strange. If this map is correct, then...
Tomoe, Shizuka.
You haven't decided on an inn yet, either?
Right.
We were told that as Queen's Blade participants, every inn would be free,
so I thought we could stay at the best one, but...
I wonder why we got lost along the way.
Putting that aside, Reina, you aren't being accompanied by Claudette and Elina?
Yes, because they're my sisters.
I think I might... have to fight them.
Is that so?
Besides...
I can't have anyone holding my hand anymore, or I won't be able to grow up by myself.
Can I ask you something?
Yes?
Tomoe, why did you participate in Queen's Blade?
For my country and its people.
The officials who are using a young vessel as a puppet...
...and allowing our country to decay.
To protect the Emperor and save the people,
I will use Queen's Blade to become an exceedingly strong Queen.
And I would use this power to exterminate those corrupted officials.
That was my intention.
However, an even greater duty was imposed upon me.
Vengeance for my companions.
Vengeance?
Someone manipulated the Hinomoto ninja...
...and attempted to stop Tomoe's departure to the mainland.
At that time, Tomoe's companions perished while trying to protect her.
The one pulling the strings behind those ninja was most likely Aldra.
This continent's Queen.
Why would the Queen do something like that?
We do not know.
We'd like to ask her, too.
"Do what one can, and follow your destiny."
It's an old saying of Hinomoto.
That's alright for me, but you should follow your own path.
We're doing what we can for our own reasons.
So it's fine to try your best for your own reasons.
Yeah.
I certainly don't have any profound reasons like Tomoe does.
I don't, but...
...I want to become stronger. Much stronger.
Stronger?
That's right...
By fighting against strong opponents, I want to become much, much stronger.
Stronger than anyone else.
That's your own decision, isn't it?
Pretty simple.
Grandmother...
No...
Great Dantan, Holy Archbishop.
Presently, everything is in accordance with your will.
As the representative of your followers, I am determined to participate in Queen's Blade.
To someone like me, who has spent most of their life following these sacred commands...
...bestowing this great task upon me is truly a blessing.
I am happy to become the foundation for our churches' roads.
What in the world is this?
Oh! Oh! Oh!
Angel-sama! You're the Angel of Glory, Nanael-sama!
It's a bit far from the town, but it seems peaceful. Should we stay here?
Yeah, I like this place.
Ymir-chan?
I mean, Ymir-san, is this place alright with you?
Idiot! Why do I have to stay in the same inn as my rival in trade?
Well, why did you come with us then?
We only went the same way by chance.
I've already decided where I'm going to stay.
Ah, so that's how it was. I'm sorry for misunderstanding.
Through this tournament,
I'll make the true strength of Steel Mountain's weapons known throughout the world!
The weapons you made this time look like mere cooking utensils to me.
Cattleya!
Know the extent of my determination!
Sure, sure.
Even though you lost to Mommy.
Hey, Rana.
Well then, as mutual weapon specialists, let's both try our best.
Y...yeah.
Well, let's go, Rana.
Farewell, Ymir-ch... Ymir-san.
That woman...
I don't get why she's always treating me like a child.
Please excuse me!
I'm older than her.
And that pair of tits...
She sure is a woman who ticks people off.
Ah, welcome! How many guests?
Two.
Hmph!
Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! So many humans!
I see, this is the first time you've been to such a big city.
It's understandable that you're astonished.
Look, look, Instructor! Lots of fruit!
Can I take these?
Ah, no no... those are for sale.
I can't take them?
If you pay with money, it's fine to take them.
Money?
Instructor, this is terrible! So many fish are dead! The poor things...
No, those aren't dead. Well, they're dead, but... it's alright.
Wait a second, don't touch them.
It must be because wood elves don't eat fish...
Instructor, my clothes are bothering people!
I should have taught her a little more about human society...
Wait up, Nowa!
As I thought, there's no other way.
I must win Queen's Blade at all costs.
I can't expect them to save me; there's no other path left for me.
What a gloomy face you're making. Why do you look so dark?
Echidna?!
Well, how many years has it been, Irma?
You've grown considerably.
Stop it!
Oh, isn't that too much? Even though it's such a nostalgic reunion.
You've always been like that.
Don't... appear before me anymore!
Hmm? But you know, we might meet up again during Queen's Blade.
You're also...?
I saw your fight...
Your battle with that Hinomoto woman.
You exposed your face to the entire world, and you're unable to return to your fellow assassins...
Don't come any closer! Hurry up and get out of my sight!
Oh? How scary.
Let me give you a bit of advice, since we're old friends.
Don't underestimate the Queen.
Until we meet again.
That woman seems scary.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry!
At least spare me...
I'm scared...
Don't come...
Reina, Elina, Claudette...
So you three entered Gainos?
Queen's Blade...
How long must it continue?
After taking away my wife, Maria, you'll continue with taking my daughters?
We, the Vance family, are descendants of a royal family exiled by Queen's Blade.
With these hands, I shall certainly...
We are departing for Gainos!
It's so dark, I can't see anything.
Are you still looking for Reina?
After finally meeting with Onee-chan, she disappeared somewhere again.
I'll find her for sure, so...
That power...
As I thought, even Reina is fit to become a champion of the Vance family.
However...
How is your wound, Onee-sama?
Ah, it should be fine.
Elina, you said you would participate in Queen's Blade to protect Reina, right?
That's right.
I can't just leave her alone when she's in a tournament full of such horrible people.
You must defeat Reina with your own hands if you want to bring her back and embrace her.
I'd have to defeat Onee-chan?
Reina is charmed by strong people.
So you mean she might fall for someone stronger than she is?
She may not fall for them, but she will certainly chase after them, at least.
Hmm... I see.
Alright, I get it!
I'll put my love for Onee-chan on the line and defeat her!
You're displeased, aren't you?
I still can't agree with it, after all.
Why do we have to participate in something like Queen's Blade?
Well, it's already been decided. Right, Setra?
There's nothing left to do but defeat everyone-
Then I'll have to crush Queen's Blade with my own hands...
... is what you're going to say, right?
There's no need to do something so boring.
Wouldn't it be better to just kill Queen Aldra directly?
You'd better not...
Even if she won the previous Queen's Blade, she's still human, right?
She's no match for us.
How frequently have we lost to those fledgling humans?
Speaking of frequency, you're the one who lost the most, Merona.
I'm trying to say that I'm different from before...
Fine. If you guys don't want to do it, I'll be going alone.
If I take this form, I should be able to infiltrate the castle without raising suspicion.
Then, when Aldra lets her guard down, I'll get her from behind.
Isn't that beside the point of Queen's Blade?
Shut up, you stupid cat!
This time I'll show the Swamp Witch my greatness.
Ah, Merona!
She really went, eh?
I wonder if she'll really be alright?
An angel?
An angel is participating in Queen's Blade, you say?
One angel has been dispatched from heaven.
It is difficult to determine what they are planning.
It is no matter...
Leave her be.
Why?! I searched so much, and yet...
Beautiful Aldra.
Your eye is filled with sadness.
It is even more beautiful than usual.
Are you thinking about that girl again?
That's because...
...she means everything to me.
I believe you'll find her for sure.
Because that is the reason you've obtained the great throne.
A servant of the Swamp Witch, eh?
You makeshift witch.
You've been using petty underhanded tricks.
You were unable to defeat the others, so you decided to come directly for my head.
If you know that much already...
...then we can cut this conversation short, eh?
Where is she?
Caught you.
What's this? You're weak, aren't you?
That's what happens when I get serious.
With this, Queen's Blade is over.
You're kidding... right?
Everything is...
...predestined, as expected.
Shit...
If that's the case...
Is that supposed to be my appearance?
This isn't just your appearance. Why must I tell you that?
How foolish.
My body is...
Your foolishness ends here, little girl.
I get it now.
You are...
No.. you both are...
Heaven.
The demon clans.
It seems everything in this world exists in order to take away my life.
Beautiful Aldra.
Minagaki Mino.
Everyone is envious of your strength and beauty.
But...
The insolent ones who ignore the rules and point their swords at you...
...must be erased without mercy, right?
Of course.
Your other self is needed.
My other self?
Your other self, who took your place in leading the Kiba assassins.
As a matter of fact, I've already found a worthy person.
A worthy person?
I see.
At last, the real thing.
I have to continue winning till the end, then I'll teach those rotten nobles a lesson.
A letter?
From a traveler.
Right after Listy left on her journey, the Count's servants suddenly came...
...and expelled us from the church.
Because the Count drove us out, we no longer have food or shelter.
If this goes on, we'll...
Listy, hurry and come back.
Treasure... There's so much treasure right there!
I guess this isn't the time to be participating in Queen's Blade.
Hey, isn't that it?
Ah, that's it, that's it! We're finally here!
I apologize for having you accompany us again.
It's alright. I had fun talking with you.
Reina-san.
Let us both do our best.
Yeah.
Next Episode
Hello, hello! It's everyones idol, Nanael-san!
No matter the time or place, I'm always healthy and energetic!
Shut up. Say, isn't it about time for you to disappear?
From now on, I'll be covering for you, so you can just go to hell without any worries now.
What do you want, flabby pink?
The toughest part is still ahead. Don't underestimate this place!
What kind of battles will we have in the future...
W-Wait, I'll do it!
Bye bye, Nanael.
Well then, next time: Exorcism! Unexpected Battle!
Episode 2
Exorcism! Unexpected Battle
Don't judge people by appearances alone.