Queen's Blade.
The defeated are left with disgrace and frustration...
...while new trials await the victors.
Whether they advance or turn back, these warriors will face hell.
These chains of heartless battles awaken the madness within them.
Moment by moment, the terrain changes. There is nothing but sand in this place.
Oh?
Who was it that I have to remove from my path again?
You were thinking something like that, eh?
But...
You're forgetting something important.
Something you shouldn't forget.
The sunlight that has shone upon the earth since ancient times...
...is that of the great Kingdom of Amara!
Come now! From this moment forward, bow before the great Kingdom of Amara!
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 6
Complication! Changing Premonitions
Claudette is actually being overwhelmed...
Royal Headbutt!
Damn.
Princess! Isn't she a fine woman, too?
She's about the best there is.
You're right.
I must certainly make this person my servant, as well.
Thunder Shock!
The sand is interfering with the electricity?
Oh, I forgot to mention something!
If you're struck by the princess' curse, your strength will be completely drained.
What has Menace been shouting about all this time?
"From this moment forward, bow before the great Kingdom of Amara!"
She's been saying things like that.
The same as always. That might be Menace's strength.
I admire her strength of will; the thousands of years she has dedicated towards fulfilling her wish.
Onee-chan...
...I need to pee.
You can't even go to the toilet by yourself?
But...
...it's dark and it looks like a ghost might appear. I'm scared.
You know, a spirit has been standing in front of you this whole time.
You're a ghost!?
A spirit!
Shining Pyramid!
You should obediently serve the great Kingdom of Amara...
...in all of its ancient glory.
I know a person who is just like you.
Even his foolishness.
A man clinging to his former glory.
What did you say?
Curse Slap
A country should belong to its people.
Without even considering the lives of its citizens, how can you even talk of a flourishing country?
Sounds like a speech we've heard before.
Was it...?
That foreign girl's story.
Ah, those impertinent ones... Tomoe and Shizuka, right?
Just thinking about them makes me angry.
Shizuka was quite a catch.
She had a strong spirit
That's right.
Let's bring this to an end.
Your foolishness in blindly attempting to protect your ancient authority...
...is misguided!
Let's go, princess!
This is the end.
The sand is stuck... is it the rain's fault?
Bow down before...
Thunderclap...
...the great Kingdom of Amara!
... Strike!
If you will not change, I will show you change!
I'll become Queen for the sake of changing this country!
Yay!
It's onee-sama's victory!
It's over.
Haven't your tastes changed quite a bit since the last time we met?
I'll have you return my cute apprentice
Listy...
...you're despicable for becoming the Queen's dog.
Wait! You're not getting away!
Setra...
For some reason, I'm a bit tired.
It's fine, princess. I'm by your side, so you can sleep peacefully.
After our rest, we can once again...
Indeed, and then the Kingdom of Amara will...
This relic of the past is now worthy of its name.
Just remain silent, as you should.
Eh?
What was I...
Menace...
Come! Who were the latest victors to advance to the next round of Queen's Blade?
Some time ago, Lightning General Claudette achieved a magnificent victory!
Warrior Shrine Maiden, Tomoe,
Veteran Mercenary, Echidna,
Kiba Assassin, Irma,
Temptress of the Underworld, Airi,
Imperial Commander, Elina,
Chivalrous Wasteland Thief, Listy,
and Vagrant Warrior, Reina.
Oops. The Angel of Glory, Nanael, enters the finale by default.
She appeared! The big favorite makes her entrance!
It seems that Queen's Blade is getting more and more fierce!
Which warrior is going to win next!?
Come now! Place your bets, place your bets!
10 silver coins on Claudette!
30 silver coins on Echidna!
Well then, one gold coin on Tomoe.
Humans sure are cute for taking something like gambling so seriously.
Oh!? Is no one going to bet on the Angel of Glory, Nanael?
She doesn't look very strong.
She doesn't seem too bright, either.
Why is an angel even participating in the first place?
Nanael-sama?
Yes?
What are you doing here?
Melpha!
What is it that you want?
Give me your money! M-o-n-e-y! Hurry!
My dignity depends on it!
How fortunate.
I guess so.
Oh! 10 gold coins, 30 silver coins, and many copper coins!
Suddenly, Nanael has risen to the most popular bet!
With this, you've preserved your dignity, correct?
I'm also very happy.
That's true, but... this is our dinner?
Yes. Because you've spent everything that was left.
Don't tell me... we'll be eating this every day?
Please do not be concerned.
There is plenty in the garden, after all.
Say, onee-chan?
If my prediction is correct, I'll be fighting with you next.
And when I win, we'll get closer and return home.
Leaving aside the consequences, I will give it my all.
That's no good!
Elina, don't move.
You're troubling the painter.
Eh? Just a little should be fine, right?
What are you doing!?
Don't move, onee-chan.
Geez, won't he have to repaint it now?
Vulgar spirits!
Looks delicious.
Evil spirits, disperse!
Hasn't anyone ever told you that interfering with a person's meal is bad manners?
You can't do that, onee-chan! More people will...
You're Cattleya's...
You were sleeping well.
Echidna?
I doubt it's over yet, but you were still sleeping like a baby.
Wh...?
Shut up!
You're still like that, even after I carried you all the way to this room?
I don't recall asking you to do that.
Unfriendly, aren't we?
Speaking of which, you really have fallen, haven't you?
What?
With the Kiba assassins chasing after you, going after the Queen's head is impossible.
Be silent.
I have no reason to listen to you.
You aren't my master anymore.
Search the interior!
We can't find them.
They aren't here either.
Search the other areas.
Listy-dono.
Her Highness requires your attendance at the castle.
A new discovery.
So a spirit can raise a child, too.
It isn't as if I'm raising him.
Are you feeling okay?
I will have you know that I'm quite well.
In any case, we'll be taking care of Rana-chan now.
Wait, Tomoe-sama. We aren't in a position to...
We can't leave a human child in the care of a ghost.
But, you know...
Well, that makes me happy. At last, I can have my fill.
From now on, I won't have to worry.
Well then, everyone. Farewell!
Wait, onee-chan!
You can't go!
Tomoe-sama.
That truly is a relief.
As long as that child follows me around, I won't be able to get a good meal.
Well then.
It's been a while since I've had some fresh life force.
It's you again?
How many times must I tell you? There's no reason for me to be taking care of you...
Well, dieting again for a little while isn't so bad either, I suppose.
It's strange, isn't it?
When I see them in the dark, they look very much like ordinary siblings.
Perhaps this means that people can change.
Well, she isn't a person, she's a ghost.
Tomoe-sama.
Elina, hasn't your pose changed?
It hasn't changed.
Hey, where have you been touching me this whole time?
Geez!
Hey- Elina!
What is the matter?
The chosen one for this round of Queen's Blade shall be...
...Imperial Commander, Elina.
That's me, that's me!
I'm ready to go.
It's a bit sad that you aren't my opponent, Reina... but I'll see you later, okay?
Elina...
Do your best.
It's a rather nice painting.
Yeah, it really is.
Reina.
I'll show you that I can change our country... no, this continent.
Onee-sama.
No matter what may happen, you must remember...
The paths we walk are bound to be different.
However, do not forget...
We are sisters.
Always...
That will never change.
It's cold!
Too cold! What's with this place!?
I didn't hear about this!
I might freeze to death!
Stupid Queen!
I have been waiting for you.
Warrior Shrine Maiden, Tomoe.
You know, I...
...really hate country girls like you.
It looks like we got away for now.
Yes.
It's that one's fault. Just what were you thinking?
If we continue down this canal, we'll make it out of Gainos.
What did you say? I'm still not...
Give it up.
You won't defeat Aldra.
I don't want you to die, Irma.
Don't mess around with me!
How dare you say something like that so calmly!?
You aren't my master anymore!
You...
You abandoned me!
Don't come back... after all this time...
...and start meddling in my affairs!
The chosen one for this round of Queen's Blade shall be: Kiba Assassin, Irma.
You're going, no matter what?
This is my reason for living.
I can't turn back now.
Irma.
Don't die.
Please take care of her until I return.
When I'm together with humans, I'm always the one left behind.
I've lived a long time, so it can't be helped, but...
...everyone disappears before me...
No matter how dear they are to me... everyone...
I won't let you escape this time.
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
It's Merona!
There were others aside from us who were after the Queen's life, eh?
Let's give our all to support Irma!
The Queen's dog, Listy, looks pretty strong, though.
With things like this, I don't care who kills the Queen. Won't someone just do it, already?
Well, I'm not really asking for help, or anything...
...or maybe I am.
Well, you know, I've had it with being a frozen newspaper!
Next time: Freezing! Unexpected Situation.
Episode 7
Freezing! Unexpected Situation
We're apparitions, but that doesn't mean everything will go our way!