Queen's Blade.
Everything is in accordance with the Queen's will.
The warriors are still unaware of the time, place, or opponent of their next battle.
Fate is said to be ironic; it bewilders the hearts and minds of the warriors.
ochinai sora karenu umi warenai daichi
The sky will not fall, the sea will not dry, and the earth will not split.
kono inochi sasageru kakugo
I am prepared to offer my life.
eien ga mieru kono sora no youni
As I can see no end to this sky,
todaenu ishi to chikara wo tsugu
I shall inherit the will and strength that will exist forever.
sorezore ni chigau omoi wo dakishime
With each person carrying different feelings in their heart,
mune ni himeta dareka to no chikai wo hatasu toki
When the time comes, they will fulfill their promise with that special someone.
kono yo no mono tsukasadoru
In order to become
erabareshi monotonaru tame ni
the chosen ruler of this world,
itami nado wasureru hodoni
I will shake off any pain I feel.
ochinai sora karenu umi warenai daichi
The sky will not fall, the sea will not dry, and the earth will not split.
kono inochi sasageru kakugo
I am prepared to offer my life.
nanbito mo habamukoto nashi
No one shall stop me on my path.
Episode 4
Confrontation! Bonds Calling Out to Each Other
So we meet again, Nowa.
Yeah. Good afternoon.
I was wondering who it could be, and it turned out to be you...
Ms. Combat Instructor.
So you know each other after all, Instructor.
Wild elf, Echidna.
Also known as the Veteran Mercenary.
We went through a great number of deadly encounters together.
An old story.
At any rate...
A showdown between masters and students... doesn't the Queen have excellent taste?
This seems to be turning into an amusing battle.
Let us brace ourselves, Nowa.
Yes, Instructor!
I'll do my best so I won't be in your way!
You're wide open!
The battle has already begun.
You lack awareness of your surroundings.
Nowa, 20 points.
I-I'm sorry.
I'm saved.
Wha-
Thank you, Instructor.
Instructor?
Wear these.
Hurry.
Okay, if Instructor says so.
You two are amusing.
I'll get jealous if you become any more intimate.
You're so different from us.
I'd like such an obedient pupil myself.
Nowa, instead of being that thousand year virgin's pupil,
why don't you pair with me?
I might teach you a few things.
Even at night, I'll train you in some very special ways...
Even at night, I'll train you in some very pecial ways...
Even at night, I'll train you in some very special ways...
You'll like my special training.
It's quite different from Ms. Instructor's...
Much more pleasurable...
Too much idle chatter!
Echidna! 20 points!
Just kidding.
That's why you're too stiff!
I did it!
I wonder what's going on?
Something's coming.
You're 500 years too early to try eating me.
Now I'm all wet, how disgusting.
Are you alright, Kirutan?
Let's take a one hour break.
I'm changing locations.
A magnificent opponent.
Nothing can break her invincible spirit.
Wild elf, Echidna...
She hasn't changed since she was staying in our forest.
That unwavering strength.
Hey, hey! What's wrong?
Isn't there anyone here who can get me serious?
Rushing into battle shows inexperience.
65 points.
What is it, Ms. Combat Instructor?
Are you here to preach to me?
No, not to preach...
...but to guide you.
100 points for sophism, eh?
See you.
After that, she disappeared from our forest.
I never expected to cross swords with Echidna again in such a way.
So she's that strong.
Instructor, Nowa will try her best, too!
So we'll win for sure, right?
You're right.
Ah, but Instructor...
I wonder why that Irma person isn't fighting.
I don't know the details,
but it's convenient for us.
Echidna and Irma...
If those two worked together, our chances of success would be slim.
However...
...if we are together, we can certainly defeat them one at a time.
Do not fall behind, my pupil!
Okay!
Here you go! With this, you are now a servant of the great Amara Kingdom.
Next, please!
Congratulations! You're the 100th servant!
Here!
Next in line, please!
101st servant!
We don't have time to be doing something like this.
Please take good care of it, okay?
As I thought, Echidna is strong.
Huh?
She's wearing something...
Those are leaves, aren't they?
Why?
Well, then...
Shall we continue?
Tornado Strike!
A traitor like her...
Damn it!
This is...
Just as I thought...
...that fits you quite well.
Instructor!
Don't worry about me!
Fight, Nowa!
Y-Yes!
At last, it's just the two of us.
Shall we continue with our private lesson?
Let's go, Ru!
Oh? You're doing quite well, eh?
Lesson one:
If you do nothing but attack, your defense will become weak.
Attacking is the greatest defense.
However, if you do nothing but attack, you wont be able to protect yourself.
Remember that well.
Yes!
Irma...
You're precious to me; my one and only apprentice.
You aren't my master anymore.
Lesson two:
This is pretty obvious, though...
People have the strength to withstand attacks from above. However...
...you have to watch out for things like this.
Lesson three:
What are you going to do now?
Nowa!
This stickiness...
Kirutan!
That was a nice attack.
I'm all fired up now!
Ouch!
Well then, what should I teach you next?
Hurricane Fury!
Take this!
I am Nowa's instructor.
Let us battle, Echidna.
Now we're talking.
Instructor...
Isn't it about time we finished what we started so long ago?
That's fine with me.
Your seamless transition from defense to offense is admirable.
However, you were a bit negligent at the end.
85 points!
Your sermon back then was so damn annoying.
It wasn't a sermon. It was guidance!
Who do you think you are?
This match is over.
I wonder...
Nowa!
Fight, Instructor! I'll be fine!
Well, then.
What will you do?
I admit defeat.
Instructor.
Victors: Echidna and Irma.
Thanks.
It isn't as if...
...this was for your sake.
If you had lost, I would have lost, too.
You really aren't honest with yourself, eh?
You just can't help but love me, can you?
Who would!?
I just couldn't afford to lose.
You're still aiming for the Queen's head?
I guess this means...
...the bonds between teacher and student can't compare to the bond between siblings, after all.
Shut up!
This has nothing to do with you.
Don't push yourself too hard...
I'm sorry, Instructor...
It's all my fault.
It's because I got in your way...
I'm sorry.
My disciple, Nowa.
Look inside your heart once more to find the answer.
What is truly important to you?
Aside from winning Queen's Blade...
...aren't there other ways of protecting our forest?
Instructor...
After reaching this city, I think I finally understood it, as well.
Let's go home, Nowa.
Yes!
Today's Queen's Blade was amazing.
I want to fight soon, too!
Ah, it's all worn out.
Um, how is it?
You've worn it down considerably, eh?
I kept thinking I should have you look at it sooner or later, but...
It can't even be compared to last time...
You've made good use of it.
It shows how much stronger you've become, Reina-san.
Is that so?
Let's repair this rarity at once.
I'll sell, sell, and sell some more!
The quadrennial Queen's Blade!
I can't let this chance pass me by!
I'll certainly increase my profit five-fold!
You two ladies there!
What do you think? This sword's shine is unmatched...
But this axe is also excellent!
Look, look! Pick them up and look for yourself!
Ymir-cha-
Ymir-san.
Oh, it's just you.
Excuse me, I was wondering if you could let us borrow your furnace?
I would like Cattleya to repair my sword.
It's in the back, just go use it.
I'm busy right now!
Act now, and I'll throw in this shield!
E-Excuse me...
Are you perhaps the Weaponsmith, Cattleya?
Yes, I am, however...
Eh? Really? Amazing!
We never thought we'd meet you in a place like this!
Isn't there a store in Gainos that sells your weapons?
Unfortunately not...
What a shame.
I'm very sorry...
However, if you ever find yourself in Bosk, feel free to stop by.
We'll definitely come by!
Cattleya's swords are so easy to use. I love them!
Right?
Thank you very much.
Hey, you guys!
You're in my fucking way! Don't interfere with my business!
She didn't have to get so angry...
It just shows how much pride she takes in her work.
Steel Mountain's current goods are magnificent...
...because they have been passed down from generation to generation.
It's nice to be able to take pride in things like that.
My husband Owen is the same way.
What kind of person is Owen?
He is a graceful and strong man.
Just like this sword.
He brought out the maximum potential of the alchemist's steel.
He always thought about the people who would use his swords as he was forging them.
With an iron will, and with such strength...
I wish to protect his tradition by continuing to follow it.
But the truth is...
Rana and Owen... I want to continue to protect my family.
Attaining victory by protecting.
Thank you very much, Reina-san.
If you hadn't given me my sword at that time...
I wouldn't have attained the determination I needed...
...and would have continued waiting for my husband.
But nothing would have changed like that.
If I participate in Queen's Blade...
...Owen may watch me from somewhere.
I wish to regain...
...our family bonds.
I wish to regain...
...our family bonds.
I wish to protect this tradition by continuing to follow it.
Mother...
I'll become stronger, too.
With this sword you have entrusted me with...
It's here! It's Onee-chan's turn!
I was wondering who it could be, and it turned out to be you.
Ymir?
That's right.
I'll do my best to make the name of Steel Mountain known throughout the continent via Queen's Blade!
And I'll start by defeating you!
I won't lose either.
Mommy.
Reina will win, right?
She has Daddy's sword with her.
I wonder.
Ymir's battle axe and Daddy's sword are both magnificent weapons.
It is impossible to tell which one will surpass the other.
Merona is nowhere to be found.
Menace can't be relied upon anymore, either.
I am now the only one left to follow Master's commands.
Even if it has come to me participating in Queen's Blade alone...
...I will crush anyone in my way.
Take me with you.
Rana...
I want to be with Mommy.
Besides...
...I want Daddy to see us fighting together.
Alright. Let's fight together.
The target of my next meal seems to contain some rather delicious life energy.
I can't believe you brought your child along.
Are you trying to make a fool out of me?
Not at all. This child is also a splendid warrior.
I just can't agree with something like this.
If that is the case, Airi...
...you are declaring your loss.
What did you say?
Queen Aldra...
This match shall be held in the presence of the Queen.
Feel honored.
To be continued...
Setra? Setra?
That's strange...
He probably left me to chase after girls again...
I'm always doing my best to revive my great kingdom!
Come now, bow down before the great Kingdom of Amara!
Oh, Swamp Witch.
What an eerie existence.
Well, we're all girls of the underworld.
Majestic orders.
Oh, Swamp Witch.
Such erotic actions.
We'll truly show our love for you.
Yes.
The three of us will all serve you.
Really?
But of course.
Girls, let's all do our jobs properly.
omatase watakushi wa menasu
It's Menace, sorry to keep you waiting!
amara oukoku no oujo
I'm the princess of the Amara Kingdom.
enryosezu omou zonbun ni
For as long as I please, I won't hold back
ikou ni hirefushite kudasai
In making you bow to my great authority.
donnani toki ga nagarete mo
No matter how much time may pass,
karenai hana ga aru no desu
I'm a flower that will never wither.
soredewa omise itashimashou
Well then, let me show you
watakushi koso ga sono akashi desu
The proof that I live up to my name.
living scepter setora ga otomo desu
The living scepter, Setra, is her companion.
jidai ga katta konbi futari ga yuku
They're an ancient combination, here they go!
majesutikku na bodii
I have a majestic body.
hissatsu ouke no zutsuki
I'll get you with my fatal Royal Headbutt!
pasetikku na torafikku
Pathetic traffic.
kyuukyoku shainingu piramiddo
And finally, Shining Pyramid.
soshite jiwajiwa ikeruhazu
Then, you should pass away slowly
noroi no houtai shibari
Bound with cursed bandages.
rekishi wo kanjinagara
You'll feel a great history
somenai yume ga miraremasu
In a dream you will never wake from.
Next Episode
Sorry to keep you waiting! It's Merona.
As usual, she's deciding locations as she pleases...
I wouldn't expect anything less from Her Evilness.
Aldra's right in front of me, but I can't lay a hand on her.
And I really wanted to finish her off with a surprise attack...
Oh? Airi's big entrance!
A warrior with a child is doing it in front of the Queen.
Leaving that aside, get me out of here, Airi!
Next time: Strategy! Royal Palace of Grief.
Episode 5
Strategy! Royal Palace of Grief
When faced with the meaning of your existence, will you question it?