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.
This match shall be held in the presence of the Queen.
Feel honored.
In the presence of the Queen?
Queen Aldra...
This is the most secluded room of the innermost grounds of Gainos castle.
The Room of Lamentation.
Room of Lamentation...
So this is your doing?
I had heard that the fights would lead to various locations...
But why here?
You'll understand shortly.
Now, begin.
Use all the strength you possess to defeat your opponent.
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.
Well then, here I come.
Episode 5
Strategy! Royal Palace of Lamentation
Oh, so suddenly?
Impatient, aren't we?
The opponent I must defeat is right there, and yet...
Do you really think this is an honest battle...
...when you're carrying such a burden in your arms?
Do your best, Mommy! Don't lose, okay?
Rana, you mustn't let go. Hold on tight!
Yes!
Playing around with me will get you seriously injured!
I let my guard down.
Using your own child as a shield...
That surpasses even a departed soul's inhuman manners.
Despite your appearances, you're a treacherous enemy.
Wait, isn't that more like cowardice?
Your excessive concern is unnecessary.
This child and I live together, and our fate will be to die together.
Should I be killed, this child is coming with me. Prepare yourself for this, and attack!
Well done, Cattleya.
You've said something admirable.
W-What strength.
Behold, the might of iron. My weapon is the best in the world!
Look! This solid build can easily withstand a sword blow!
And...
And this majestic, destructive, crushing power!
That was close...
Take a look at this high quality battle axe!
If you buy now, you can get a design of your choice carved onto it for free!
What have you been doing all this time?
Shut up! Be quiet while I advertise my axe.
Advertise?
My objective is to make the magnificence of Steel Mountain's weapons...
...known throughout the continent!
If I can easily defeat you, who holds the weapon of my business rival...
...warriors from all over the world will demand my weapons, don't you agree?
In that case, I can't afford to lose, either.
I'm very indebted to Cattleya-san.
Don't be so impertinent!
I can't take her head on.
She holds the advantage in both strength and range.
But being at such a disadvantage is only getting me fired up!
That's strange...
Great archangel, is something the matter?
The match between Airi and Cattleya isn't connected at all, is it?
Oh, is that so?
Do the relay properly...
Allowing the Queen to do an angel's job in the first place...
That's abuse of authority! It's an injustice!
At any rate, Reina is pretty amazing, isn't she?
Hmph! It looks like the hot air from the cliff's walls is giving you some trouble.
Why... are you... okay?
Idiot! I was raised alongside the scorching blast furnaces of the dwarf race!
You underestimate me!
It's my long-awaited Queen's Blade match, and yet...
Well, then... it's about time to finish both you and Cattleya's weapon with one strike!
Double Swing!
How could I be defeated here!?
Don't, Onee-chan!
No! It's not over yet.
I-It didn't break!
What strength...
Despite taking that blow directly, she maintained her position.
How wonderful! Onee-chan, look this way!
Damn you... this time, for sure!
Double Swing!
Dragon Tail!
Well, well... I can't seem to move my body.
It's my loss.
I-I won.
We didn't lose to you.
I've lost to a great alchemist.
A great alchemist...
Cattleya-san.
That little one is starting to get on my nerves.
Vulgar spirits, bring this to an end!
Mommy!
Rana!
Now!
Heavy...
Admit defeat.
This is ridiculous...
I've lost to this mother and her child?
T-This... can't be...
This... this... must be a lie...
This...
Mommy!
What's wrong all of a sudden?
Why... why are you in such a shape?
Mommy!
Please don't think badly of me.
Please step back. Otherwise, I'll cut off your head as well!
Say, if you don't have the will to fight, are you fine with admitting your defeat?
It doesn't matter.
Are you listening, Your Highness?
Yes.
Temptress of the Underworld, Airi.
Victory is yours.
The outcome of this battle doesn't matter.
After all, our intention was...
...to search for this person.
Your Highness...
Why is my husband in a shape like this?
What did you say? Your husband?
This?
He's my father...
...Owen!
Owen...
I've heard of him.
He's been called a dragon slayer, among other things...
Now do you understand my reason for selecting this stage?
Those faces, mixed with astonishment and despair...
To me, that is the greatest wine.
I'll give you a reward for amusing me.
I permit you to stand in harmony with your beloved husband...
...for eternity!
That's the first time I've seen a human with the Evil Eye.
If I recall correctly, that's... the living weapon, Funikura.
Why is it in a place like this?
Mommy! Mommy! Hey, say something!
Rana...
Ra... na...
Mommy!
What bad taste.
Well then, I'll quickly take my leave from this ominous place.
The Temptress of the Underworld finds this ominous?
It's a question of taste.
I couldn't possibly allow you to leave...
...you servant of the Swamp Witch.
Examine the stone pillar beside you.
Merona?
Impudent one!
Vulgar spirits!
Now!
What in the world are you...?
We should run!
I'll just crush these ghosts...
Geez...
I guess it can't be helped.
Fools! Do you think you can escape!?
I'll return my gratitude for today eventually.
Hey, lady...
What is it?
Your clothes... your clothes are disappearing.
I'm aware of that!
I'm exhausted.
Yay! I won!
I wonder if Tomoe was watching?
It would have been great to celebrate with her.
And I want to... tell Listy, too.
Onee-chan, are you alright?
I don't possess the strength to carry this burden around.
I finally understand how terrifying that woman was.
Excuse me.
I'll be taking your life force.
I feel like I've been revived.
Though I can't really say that, being a departed soul myself...
Come, we're going.
Who are you?
You are...
...the Chivalrous Wasteland Thief, Listy.
Why are you here?
Your soul is...
Don't!
Listy-dono!
Now!
Congratulations, Reina-san.
I'm back!
W-Welcome back!
I saw it at the marketplace. Reina won, right?
It seems that way.
It seems that another fight was also taking place.
That one wasn't relayed.
It wasn't relayed?
They only made progress announcements.
Airi or whoever, that subordinate of the Swamp Witch, was the victor.
The loser was... you know, that mother, the weapons merchant.
Cattleya-san lost?
Is that so?
I'm sure that lively boy must be a little sad about that.
Well, since we've come this far, you can escape on your own, right?
Well then, excuse me.
I never thought Merona would be in such a shape.
As well as that living weapon...
If I'm not mistaken, he's of the same family as us ancient demonic beings.
What if Aldra wants to encase all the demonic participants of Queen's Blade in stone?
If so, why would she petrify Cattleya and her husband as well?
Furthermore, that thief woman is Aldra's subordinate?
Geez... Just thinking about it is making my head explode.
What is it? You're really distracting...
Little one! What do you think you're doing?
E-Even if you look at me with those eyes, I have nothing to do with you.
Go away already.
Where to?
How should I know?
But it's thanks to this little one that I escaped.
I can't just heartlessly abandon him here...
No, no. For the Temptress of the Underwood, Airi, to show compassion to a human child...
I won, Listy.
Come in.
Reina! Are you there?
Ymir?
S-Say, are your injuries already...
As you can see! Don't take the dwarves' resilience lightly!
Did you need something from me?
Yes. I want you to entrust me with your sword.
Eh?
There's no way I could do something like that!
Cattleya just admitted defeat.
Eh, Cattleya-san too?
What's with the "too"?
Ah, sorry...
Why don't you know about the fact that Cattleya lost?
I've been sleeping this whole time.
Cattleya disappeared just like that.
She probably returned to Bosk.
I see. I wish I could have given her my thanks...
This sword, created using holy steel made by a great alchemist...
Since our fight, I have been captivated by a certain idea.
Idea?
Yes. Applying Dwarven techniques to this sword,
further enhancing it, thereby making it the strongest weapon. That idea.
Are you saying that you're going to reforge an alchemist's sword?
This is not about Steel Mountain or alchemists!
This is my nature as an arms maker!
I swear on my name as the princess of the dwarf families that no harm will befall this sword.
Ymir...
Reina, entrust this sword to me!
Okay.
That's my Reina.
That big turnaround at the last moment...
I'm looking forward to it more and more.
I'm sure your turn is coming up next, Claudette.
Yes.
It looks that way.
R-Right there.
That's it!
Ah, yes... a little harder...
They multiplied considerably, eh?
There's still more to come.
For the revival of the Amara Kingdom-
Ah that's great!
Even if I turn all the residents of this capital into servants, it still won't-
Ah, so good!
This isn't the time to say such easygoing things.
It feels good there, too!
Your turn is surely coming up next, Menace.
I'll worry about that when the time comes.
It won't be my fault if you end up petrified like Merona!
By the way, Airi-san, when was the delivery?
D-Delivery?
I didn't know you had such a big child!
How rude!
You don't have to get so angry...
Ah!
Welcome!
She's come.
My... so it was you?
I'm terribly sorry.
I will certainly capture that ghost with my own hands.
Before that, there is something you must do first.
It is regarding that pet cat who has strayed from home.
Onii-chan!
Run away now! Hurry!
Onii-chan! Onii-chan!
The Kiba assassins?
You are...
So that's how it is?
As ordered by Queen Aldra, you shall be killed.
To be continued...
Oh, welcome home, master.
I'll devotedly and wholeheartedly serve you from now on.
But we'll have to postpone that for a bit...
...since I'll be taking much of your vitality from now on.
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.
oyobi deshouka airi desu
Did you call? It's Airi.
kenagena reisu kawaii desho
My heroic race is lovely, don't you agree?
goshujin-sama wo odemukae
I'll be greeting my master...
kyou mo okaerinasaimase
...with a "Welcome home" again today.
oosetsukatta oshigoto ni
If I'm appointed with a task,
fuheifuman wa moushimasen
I won't voice any discontent.
mawari ga nanto uwasa shite mo
No matter what rumors the neighbors may spread,
kihon wa zettai fukujuu
I will always remain completely obedient.
bijo no seiki suwanakya dame ni naru
She's useless unless she takes the life force of beautiful women.
sonna taishitsu dake ga zannen munen
That physical condition really is a pain.
okarutikkuna bodii
I have an eerie body.
itsumo osoba ni orimasu
I'll always be by your side.
rippusutikku romantikku
This lipstick is romantic,
kuchibiru wa amaku doramatikku
and my lips are sweetly dramatic.
soshite otsure itashimasu wa
Now, I'll be accompanying you...
subarashii maido no tabi
...on a wonderful journey through the underworld.
karada ga sukeru mae ni
Before my body becomes transparent...
gochisousama de gozaimasu
...I'll be having my fill.
Next Episode
Hello! It's Merona!
Although weak little Reina has obtained an easy victory, I feel more resentment than before.
That angel is so useless, it makes me wonder if she's the real thing...
The next fight is about our Menace and her perverted cat, so...
...I'm expecting you not to miss it, alright?
The kingdom or wherever is fine, just be sure to get wet every now and then.
Next time: Complication! Changing Premonition.
Episode 6
Complication! Changing Premonitions
The opponent is the worst possible Claudette. I've got a bad feeling about this.