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.
Well then, maid of the underworld...
...I'm all fired up now, so you'd better prepare yourself!
Take that!
And that, and that, and that!
Hey, wait!
How many times must I say it? This isn't the time to be fighting!
What are you saying?
Well then, you're frightened by my strength, aren't you?
You're trembling, aren't you?
It seems that talking to you is pointless.
I suppose I have no choice but to fight, then.
Isn't that obvious? This is Queen's Blade, after all!
How strange...
I'm finally able to see the archangel Nanael-sama's fight, and yet...
...it isn't being shown.
Airi onee-chan...
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 8
Shameful Shudder! Fighting Angel
Well then, I won't hold back!
Now you're talking.
No way!
Damn it!
You're wide open!
She's quicker than I thought.
Eh?
So much is gone... I can't use my power like this!
As I thought, I don't have enough strength.
I have no choice but to take life force from that angel.
There are rumors that the essence of angels...
...is revolting enough to be brought to death's door from drinking it, but...
With things like this, I have to finish this quickly.
I must finish this now.
I'll decide it with this blow!
Certain kill, Holy Dive!
Vulgar spirits!
How could something like that possibly work on an angel?
Serves you right!
Huh?
I can't fly!
The next attack will decide everything.
This is really pissing me off!
You're kidding me!
This match is mine!
Eh?
It seems as though this is all the time I have.
Onee-chan!
I have no power left to take away your life force.
I suppose this is my loss.
Well, at least it's better than being petrified.
It's all that little one's fault.
He really did give me a lot of trouble.
Farewell, Rana.
Onee-chan...
Airi onee-chan...
I won, right?
Due to the annihilation of the opponent, Nanael is the victor.
So she was so afraid of my strength that she disappeared?
Well, I suppose it was to be expected.
That made me hungry. Guess I'll eat some grapes when I get back!
That was unexpected.
You cannot handle that carelessly.
Really, that ghost girl disappeared in the middle of the match!
Really?! Give me a break!
I bet everything on her!
Onee-chan...
Piece of cake!
Well, that's what happens when you challenge me!
I nimbly dodged my opponent's attacks...
...and finally used my ultimate technique, "Holy Dive", to finish her off!
So that's how it was? Thank you for your hard work.
Show me even more respect, and I'll save you!
Yes. Oh, Nanael-sama?
That seems to have decreased considerably...
It's nothing! Come on, put more back into it!
I'm all worn out.
Ah, of course!
If I completely defeat the Queen, I'll make myself a male harem!
Let's see... I'll make you the person in charge of looking after me!
Thank you very much.
All right! Here comes the unrivaled angel, Nanael-sama!
Eh? She's not here?
That Ymir...
What is she doing with my sword?
So it needs more heat, after all.
If I use Steel Mountain's furnace, I might be able to do something, but...
...I don't have time to go back.
That's...
You disappeared because of me.
Onee-chan...
I thought it was you, Rana!
Where's Cattleya?
Are you lost or something?
W-What!?
I-I didn't do anything!
I see. So that's what happened.
So that's the reason Cattleya's fight wasn't relayed?
Just what are you planning, Queen Aldra?
So what are you going to do?
Your mother, as well as the other woman who was taking care of you, are gone.
What are you going to do from now on?
What am I going to do?
Unfortunately, I won't take you in.
I have to take care of myself.
You're a child, and I sympathize with you.
But if you're a man, you need to decide on how to live from now on.
I'm sorry, but I'm busy.
Well then, if I don't reforge Reina's sword somehow...
Was I a little too cold?
Please let me help!
What did you say?
That sword was made by Mommy and Daddy.
Reina-san just might be able to save them both!
Please let me help you reforge that sword!
Are you really prepared?
So she was defeated.
Elina...
Have you finished making the necessary preparations?
Of course, my Count.
However, are Reina-sama and Claudette-sama fine with that?
It is no matter.
If we do not take this opportunity, all will be for naught.
Do you understand?
Yes.
It's been 12 years since then...
I must not fail. I will retake the throne with my own hands!
The problem lies with the fire.
The great alchemist's steel cannot be forged without a strong fire.
It's hopeless like this.
Say, what about powder from a magic stone?
A magic stone? What's that?
At home, we sprinkled powder from magic stones over the charcoal...
...to increase the intensity of the flames.
That should work fine for alchemist's steel.
Ah, wait a second!
This is Mommy's toolbox.
She always likes to be prepared to take on repairs, so...
This is magic stone powder.
I see, so this is it...
Please use this spear, as well.
B-But that's Cattleya's...
If it's useful to you, I think that would make Mommy happy.
I see. Then I'll be sure to make good use of it.
Shizuka-san.
I will not let your strong feelings go to waste.
I will win Queen's Blade without question.
Listy-dono?
I'm finally out!
I thought I was going to die for a second there.
Sorry, but I'm leaving you behind, Menace.
At any rate, I've discovered something nice.
I might be able to use this.
Hurry, hurry!
You want to see the finished sword, don't you?
Did Cattleya-san also help?
I have a request.
Amazing!
Of course it is!
Thank you, Ymir.
Thanks to Rana's help, I was able to get enough heat.
His tempering techniques are still a bit lacking...
...but if he devotes himself to it, I believe he'll become a fine blacksmith.
This sword holds everyone's strong feelings, including yours, Rana.
Thank you. I'll use this with great care.
And I'll certainly rescue Cattleya-san.
Listen, Melpha.
No matter what female ape I face, I will surely defeat them!
Make sure to watch closely.
You might learn a thing or two!
Yes, I have faith in you.
I will have the bath prepared for you when you return, in case you are dirtied by your battle.
Oh, good thinking!
Well then, I'm off!
Come back safely.
Huh?
Isn't this the church's garden?
Ah, no way! It's Reina!
Nanael...
Don't tell me you're my Queen's Blade opponent.
Yay! I should have no problem defeating you!
Well, since we're old pals, I'll try not to hurt you too badly.
Damn. That's right, there isn't enough divine milk...
Is something wrong?
It's nothing.
Let's go!
Yes, yes. I understand.
Here I come, Nanael.
The sword is light...
It's as if it's a part of my body!
What's with her? When did she get so strong!?
For real?
Nanael-sama?
Hey, just wait! Wait!
What are you talking about? This is Queen's Blade.
Haven't I helped you out a lot?
At least let me have my sword!
Take it.
That was close. I was too careless...
This might get worse and worse.
A chance!
Take this!
Dragon Tail!
What will you do? Continue?
Of course! How could an elite angel bear to lose to someone like you?
You're the same as always. Don't you understand your situation?
You ignorant... just admit your defeat!
I can't do that.
Let's duel fair and square.
Don't get so cocky, you female ape!
You'll regret it if I get serious!
I give up!
Nanael-sama has... lost?
Ymir, Rana, thank you.
It feels like I managed to get much stronger because of this sword.
Of course!
Combining alchemical steel with Steel Mountain's tempering techniques...
...could only leave you with a masterpiece!
Therefore, I dub it the succession of Ewindel.
What does that mean?
In dwarven tongue, it means "wind of triumph".
As its name implies, it will bring you victory in the battles to come.
I'll definitely win the next match!
That was on purpose! Completely intentional!
Or should I say that there's no meaning to an angel becoming Queen in the first place?
Well, I approved of Reina from the start, so I lost on purpose.
As one would expect of Nanael-sama!
What a benevolent lady you are!
Right? Sometimes an angel has to do some dirty work, too.
I just can't believe it...
I can't believe I lost to that female ape!
I've been looking for you, Ms. Angel.
What the hell?
Oh, it's just soft and flabby pink.
Wrong...
I'm the Assassin of Innumerable Changes, Merona.
Yeah, yeah. The one who ran from my divinity in our previous bout, right?
I didn't run away!
Speaking of which, what about you? Wasn't your fight today just awful?
Well, who cares about any of that?
I came here because I have a task for you.
It's for the sake of defeating Queen Aldra.
It appears as though Vance has begun to make his move.
So it seems.
In the end, he is insignificant...
...yet he wishes to attempt to show the extent of his power.
It is laughable, yet quite interesting.
Next to battle will be Kiba Leader, Listy.
She shall face Lightning General, Claudette.
Let us completely erase all hindrances, no matter how small.
And the Vagrant Warrior, Reina, versus Warrior Shrine Maiden, Tomoe, huh?
I have something to discuss with that Hinomoto woman personally upon our meeting.
Just a little longer...
If we continue with these matches, we will certainly find her.
Be at ease, my beloved Aldra.
I fear that the Count will attempt to take advantage...
...of the final stages of Queen's Blade, and travel here with his troops.
If I haven't strengthened my resolve by then...
To battle!
My Count...
All the lords have been mobilized and are awaiting your command.
Terrible news!
Queen's Blade is being held here at the castle!
What?
Damn you, Queen!
I see.
So you're hindering the Count?
You've thought up something quite interesting.
It seems that we are destined to cross paths.
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
It's Merona, and I'm in high spirits!
At last, I'm free from being a frozen newspaper!
I'll grab the Queen by her secret tail.
After that comes a huge unexpected twist! Merona's great triumph!
That being said, I don't have the time to hang around here anymore,
so that useless angel should be good enough from now on.
See ya!
And suddenly, I'm back?!
There's so much I want to say, comment on, and talk about, but I'm already out of time!
Next time: Innermost Feelings! Duel at Vance castle.
Episode 9
Innermost Feelings! Duel at Vance castle
Some way or another, I've made a comeback!