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.
ochinai sora karenu umi warenai daichi
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 7
Freezing! Unexpected Situation
Why did you become Aldra's dog!?
Dog, huh?
In that case, you are...
...a stray cat.
I must remain calm. It's no use taking her head on.
You weren't watching your back. However...
...you have some talent, don't you?
If you try your best...
...I'll make you my partner.
I didn't mean to do this...
I couldn't change your course.
Really... to think you matured enough to be given the title of Kiba Assassin.
I never would have predicted that.
I must make this the finishing blow.
If I miss, I have no chance of winning!
That turned into a grudge.
Vengeance?
My brother died as he was dragged into battle between Aldra and the nobles.
I'll avenge him by defeating her.
I'll kill Aldra with my own-
Leave her be.
You'll die before you get to her.
But if I have the assassin techniques you've taught me...
Give it up.
You can't use something like that for your own sake.
What was that just now?
Me?
I see...
That's how it is?
If I had noticed it sooner...
...there might have been a chance of success.
Now!
Got you!
Please forgive me, Irma...
The one who derailed your life...
...was me.
Echi...
...dna...
That lady just now...
...is the strongest warrior, in a sense.
She's that strong?
She's like a demon; as one whose soul has been stolen,
neither fear nor pain will cause her to hesitate when faced with death.
I guess we're pretty lucky, then.
I've been meaning to ask you this, but...
What?
Why did you help me back then?
When Mommy was turned to stone...
...you took pity on me, so...
Oh... that was only because of the Queen's bad taste. It was nothing special...
Thank you...
...Airi onee-chan.
Eh? Um...
Well...
You're very welcome.
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
You mustn't look there!
I never would have expected something like this...
I only have to carry out the Swamp Witch's mission...
That's all I need to do, and yet...!
I guess you don't have anything like a long life, do you?
Really...
That noblewoman might just be the worst possible opponent.
Tomoe-sama.
Here I come.
You know, I...
...really hate "good girls" like you.
"Everything I do is right."
That's what you think, isn't it?
T-That is not...
Words like "For my country" and "To avenge my friends" are lovely, but...
...in the end, you're still harming your opponents, just like everyone else.
To avoid crossing blades, she's using a technique that tears her adversary's spirit to pieces.
Tomoe-sama's weakness.
That's...
Keeping such a composed expression while cutting down your enemies...
...thinking something like "It isn't my fault!"
Doesn't that make you the one in the wrong here?
Y-You're mistaken, I...
I have never thought anything of the sort... not even once...
Not even once?
She's honest, upright, and perhaps a bit too kind.
But now, if you defeat me and use me as a stepping stone, won't that accomplish your mission?
If that's the case, you don't have to hold back.
Why don't you go ahead and stain me red with that katana?
How long are you going to act like a good girl?
Even now, you still won't let go of that attitude. You're disgusting!
Acting like a good girl...
But your sister is...
...someone I consider a very close friend, and is very important to me.
Because of that, I would like to avoid crossing swords with you.
I must admit that I am somewhat confused.
However...
Hold on...
What kind of relationship do you have with my sister?
We became intimate friends recently during our journeys.
We also ate and slept together.
Ate and slept?
Ate and slept!?
T-T-T-Then you actually...
...did this and that with my sister?
Unforgivable!
I'll never forgive you!
Unforgivable! Unforgivable! Unforgivable!
Was I rude in some way?
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
I let you get away last time, but you won't get away this time!
You Hinomoto mountain ape!
Amazing. This is the first time I've seen Elina fight so vigorously.
Tomoe-sama.
It looks like the tide has turned.
She's not even giving you a chance to defend.
In reality, Tomoe-sama is strong.
But...
I'm not finished!
I won't hand Onee-chan over to anyone!
Well done, Elina.
Now, do not fail in the endgame.
Onee-chan belongs only to me!
What?!
Warrior Shrine Maiden technique!
Final Three-stranded Warrior Kick!
I'll never hand Reina over to someone like...
I-I won.
That's as far as you could go?
Elina...
Tomoe's strength is boundless.
I have to try my best, too...
Ah, that's right! My sword!
Just what is Ymir doing?
Like I thought...
Something...
...is missing!
Melpha, it's about time for dinner...
Of course. As soon as we have completed our Holy Pose, I will start preparing it.
Can't we just do something like this after dinner?
That is out of the question.
Such extreme exercises after dinner...
...would ruin the fruits of your labor.
Just what's going on? I wasn't expecting something like this!
Archangel-sama!
So the most likely winner finally makes her entrance?
So the invitation has arrived.
Do your best, okay, onee-chan?
If I can absorb my opponent's life force, then...
...I should be able to regain my strength.
But if she's too strong and doesn't give me an opening...
Airi onee-chan?
I will come back right away.
Be a good boy and don't be too noisy.
Hey, I'll come along with you too.
That privilege is reserved for your mother alone.
Onee-chan...
Shizuka-san, I've returned.
Shizuka-san?
Tomoe-sama
This is...
Ah, damn. I should have eaten something...
I'm so hungry...
Aren't you the underworld's maid?
Are you my opponent?
How rude! I'm the Temptress of the Underworld!
I stand defeated.
Aldra!
Since a messenger of heaven is participating with me in Queen's Blade...
...I must personally express my gratitude upon meeting her.
It's to be expected that the Queen would understand that!
You're mistaken. Aldra intends to collect us here and turn us to stone.
But your real aim is to become my disciple because you yearn for my strength, isn't it?
It isn't!
Turn your eyes towards my lovely battle and burn every little detail into your mind!
Well then, I'll turn my irritation from being ignored all this time into motivation!
No one will be able to recognize you after I'm through! Prepare yourself!
Please listen when other people talk!
I'm certain that this is the place.
However, this is...
It looks like you didn't get lost on your way here.
Shizuka-san!
It seems that explaining it in a letter instead of using a map was the right decision.
Um, why did you call me out here?
Say, we've really come a long way, haven't we?
Escaping from the eyes of our pursuers...
Crossing the sea...
We did well to make it this far.
Really...
Yes.
That too is because you have always been at my side, Shizuka-san.
So from the bottom of my heart, I-
Say...
Why do you think I accompanied you until now?
O-Of course, to aid me in my mission to save Hinomoto.
Shizuka-san?
You really are naïve, eh?
This was delivered to me earlier.
T-That is the Kouma group's...
It seems that the ways of assassins are already old-fashioned.
Since it's come to this, I guess the leader has to do everything in the end, after all.
Do you understand?
In other words, I'm the only assassin left to kill you, Tomoe-sama.
W-What are you saying?
M-Making a joke like that is in bad taste, Shizuka-san.
Hm? Like what?
Because if you had wanted to take away my life,
wouldn't you have had many opportunities already?
You don't know your own strength.
You're especially dangerous while bathing...
...because you don't show any signs of being exposed in such situations.
So I became like grass.
Grass?
Kouma Technique: Appearance of Friendship.
Deceiving an enemy to become "friends" with them, then striking at their weak point.
You understand, don't you?
Then...
Our friendship, which has been growing deeper up until now...
...has all been a lie?
This technique turns your heart inside out.
If it's for Tomoe-sama's sake, then I don't need this life.
I feel that way even now.
Then...
However, that alone isn't good enough.
Why?!
Because I'm...
...a Kouma ninja!
Oh? You won't draw your sword?
Shizuka-san, please stop!
I cannot fight with you!
I can't speak my mind if things aren't like this!
You empathize with your opponents...
...and that that is your weakness, Tomoe-sama!
Because of your abounding generosity, you are weak against those who are important to you.
Naïve.
You're too naïve!
And you're supposed to save Hinomoto like that? Don't make me laugh!
You've finally drawn it, eh?
If the fate of my country hangs in the balance...
That's right...
Tomoe-sama is boundlessly strong against her enemies.
But you know, Tomoe-sama...
...you aren't only fighting your enemies in these battles.
You must risk your life in the battles to come.
I'll never forgive you if you fail the mission you were entrusted with.
That's why I had to do this.
That Kouma technique was a lie.
I never would have predicted...
...that I would come to love you so deeply.
Say, Tomoe-sama...
In your coming battles, fight as fiercely as you did now.
Shizuka-san!
Don't cry.
Yes...
This is the only thing I have left for you to remember me by.
Shizuka-san.
Shizuka-san!
Shizuka-san...
You would never allow yourself to be defeated by me, Tomoe-sama.
Since I believed that, I could challenge you to this fight.
I now return the life you gave me on that day.
In exchange for this life, I have killed off your weakness.
You have a much greater purpose in life.
That was my reason for fighting you, so...
Because of that, I believe I was able to wield my sword as resolutely as you, Tomoe-sama.
Probably.
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.
donna inochi demo kanarazu owari wo
All life must come to an end.
mukaeru toki ga kuru toshitemo
Assuming your time approaches.
tojiru shunkan ni subete wo miwatashi
Looking out over everything at the last moment.
nani mo kuyamu mono wa nai to hohoemu no darou
With no regrets, it seems like you're smiling.
tsuyokimono wa yori tsuyoku
These strong warriors are even stronger in their beauty
utsukushiku are moteru subete
As they give it their all this day
ima koko ni tougi wo shimese
In this showdown of skills.
tsuyokimono wa yori tsuyoku
These strong warriors are even stronger
utsukushiku are moteru subete
As they give it their all this day
ima koko ni tougi wo shimese
In this showdown of skills.
hatenaki yume ikusenno tabeneta yuuki
To gather the courage of thousands in this neverending dream...
kono inochi sasageru kakugo
I am prepared to offer my life.
yuiitsu no zettai tonare
There is only one absolute truth.
Next Episode
Hello, it's Merona!
Airi's really settled into her role as a babysitting character.
She's completely lost sight of her objective, don't you think?
Well excuse me!
Going off to fight in Queen's Blade, then coming home to babysit some kid...
...is weird, no matter how you look at it.
It looks like that useless angel is fighting this time as well, so...
...I guess we can't have two worthless people in the same competition, can we?
Next time: Shameful Shudder! Fighting Angel.
Episode 8
Shameful Shudder! Fighting Angel
I think it's about time for my comeback!