Episode 12
Ambition! Successor to the Throne
Nanael-san?
Nanael-san!?
Where in the world did you go?
Nanael-san!
So this is where you were?
So what is it? A summons from the head angel?
That's not it!
I don't just deliver messages all the time, you know.
Leaving that aside, just what on earth are you doing?
These are holy poses.
Holy poses?
Yeah. Ever since I started doing these, my body's felt so light.
Wanna give it a try?
No way! That's way too embarrassing!
I get it, I get it...
At first you need courage, but from then on, all you need is love!
It's impossible...
Anyway, the head angel is calling for you.
So it was a summons after all!
Welcome, I received your report.
That being is the fallen angel Delmore, without a doubt.
If he is really using Queen's Blade to cause suffering...
...we cannot afford to stand by and do nothing.
You have done a good job, but for the moment, you must return to Earth.
I am Queen Aldra.
My subjects!
The path to the arena has opened.
...So she says!
Well, I did risk my life, you know!
I am the only one who was able to obtain information on Aldra's conspiracy.
Even if it meant that I would fall into the Land of the Dead!
How splendid! As one would expect from the great archangel!
With my faith having been fortified, I am trembling from head to toe.
My body cannot stop shivering!
In the end, my resolution brought the Head Angel to tears, and she didn't punish me!
What a beautiful story!
In truth...
...Nanael-san misunderstood everything, jumped to conclusions, and made rash assumptions.
It's a good thing that she didn't fall into the underworld even though she lost the holy milk!
Hachi... are you trying to piss me off?
Haven't you been a bit arrogant lately?
I can't beat you, Nanael-san.
This angel must be a subordinate of yours, I presume, Archangel-sama?
An archangel?! Nanael-san?!
Hm?
Whoa, whoa, whoa... that's too much!
That's a hoax! Isn't this some kind of grand impersonation?
Shut up, shut up, shut up!
Shizuka-san, at last...
...the final battle - upon which the fate of Hinomoto is riding - is about to begin.
Please give Reina-san your protection.
A fight with that many people watching would make me nervous...
A warrior is not bothered by how many are watching them battle.
Nowa: 10 points.
Elina-sama!
What is it?
Please return to Gainos.
What are you saying?
Elina-sama, I believe your heart is not here, but in Gainos.
My heart...
Vagrant Warrior Reina, come forth!
The successive champion of Queen's Blade,
Queen Aldra.
In this final Queen's Blade battle,
I, Hachiel, the finest angel, will be the judge.
Does either party object to this?
There's someone who objects right here...
Let Queen's Blade...
...commence!
No one has survived after crossing swords with me.
That is... something we won't know until we fight!
Come.
Not yet!
Reina!
She cannot even hit what's right in front of her...
Aldra had this much strength?
Reina is being outmatched...
But she'll win!
You're right. She just might win.
Are you going anyway?
Yeah, I'm going.
Reina onee-chan said it...
It's hard to lend a hand in difficult situations.
I think that, too, so...
'Course! It's admirable that you're going out to rescue your parents.
However, it'll be impossible unarmed!
And so...
...I'll give you this Sword of Ewindel!
Here, don't you need it?
Ah, thank you.
It's only one gold coin.
Eh?
Don't worry, I'll let you pay in 36 easy installments!
So do your best, little one!
Thank you, but I don't need a sword.
I'll leave it to you.
Beloved Aldra, that sword is dangerous.
It gives me an unpleasant feeling.
It is a vile weapon, similar to the sword that sealed my body in eternal darkness.
That can't be!
Forgive me, Aldra. There is no need to become confused.
You are the strongest.
There is no way you could be defeated.
However, you must not be timid.
If you let this woman take the title of Queen, you cannot search for your little sister anymore.
That's right.
I must not lose!
Headhunting Kick!
I can't win?
I was arrogant to think I could take on everyone's responsibility.
And then something like this...
Get up! Reina!
That's... the Thunderclap Strike!
Warrior Kick?!
Minions!
By capturing the mind of her opponents in battle, she absorbs their techniques...
Yes, that's Reina-san's strength. Her true strength.
Fighting with pure feelings is Reina's strongest weapon!
This is Airi onee-chan's sickle.
There's no doubt.
With this, Mommy and Daddy will...
An intruder?
Like I thought, that idiot's completely useless without me around.
Just hold out a little longer, alright?
You have no place left to run, boy.
Please don't interfere.
I can't do that.
Rana...
You have to do it quickly.
Airi onee-chan!
Now!
I'll be taking your life force.
Mommy!
Can you hear me? Mommy!
It wasn't enough?
Mommy!
Daddy!
Thanks to you, I've returned.
Thank you, little one.
Onee-chan!
What kind of mood are you guys making in here?
You want to save your big-breasted mother, don't you?
Ta-da!
That's...!
I could see everything from within the stone.
Rana, you've become a splendid son. I'm very proud of you!
Cattleya... I've made you suffer, haven't I?
Owen... it's really you?
Hey, lady! There's no sake!
Funikura-sama...
There's no sake!
Shut up!
I won't associate with assholes like you anymore!
Huh? What?
Funikura-sama!
Ms. Temptress, thank you very much for what you did for Rana.
Nanael-san, you too...
Hmm?
We can just leave Funikura the way he is.
Oh? Aren't you soft and flabby pink?
And you're so small!
Sorry for being so small.
Well, this is as good a time as any to leave. Are you coming too?
We're going to confront the Queen, right? I'll accompany you.
But I'm not in your debt, or anything. It's definitely, definitely not like that!
Let's go, Nanael-san.
A-A-Ahoy! It'll be my pleasure!
I woke surprisingly early.
Let's tyrannize once more, princess!
Leaving that aside, the Kingdom of Amara must once again...
Father...
I have returned from Gainos.
Elina? What business do you have here?
I must fulfill my duty as Captain of the Imperial Guard.
I see.
However, that is unnecessary.
But from now on, war and rebellion will occur in our territory.
It is our duty to stop this.
I told you, it is not necessary.
Elina.
I sacrified everything... in order to gain the power to defeat the Queen.
This was not the Vance's longstanding desire.
It was a battle to avenge Maria.
You plan to take revenge with your own hands...
...and not through Queen's Blade?
Elina.
You and Reina are both just like Maria.
Like Mother?
Do not concern yourself with me.
Proceed down your own path, Elina.
Father...
I will do so.
However, this will have to come before that...
...since I decided to protect you, Father.
Your treasures seem to have escaped.
Did you see that?
I did!
She isn't human!
She's a monster.
She has to be!
The Queen is a monster?!
Again? So it's happened again...
In these 8 years, I have controlled the continent as I liked.
I was only called a monster by these humans...
In the end, you are just humans!
That's right. That is human nature.
They speak whatever narrow-minded thoughts they have.
You should just kill them.
Won't you hurry and remove the seal on your left arm?
Watch from there as all who mocked me will receive their punishment.
How could she have done this?
Everyone here was turned into stone!
Has Queen Aldra lost her mind?
Unforgivable!
Wait!
Listy-san?
Believe in Reina.
She has taken responsibility for everyone's wishes.
We have no choice but to believe in her.
Aldra's victory hasn't been proclaimed yet!
Kuchinawa...
...is shining.
What's going on?
Thunderclap, as well.
I don't really get it, but my battle axe seems to be shining...
Instructor, look!
I have lived for a very long time, but this is a first.
It is a very gentle light.
Yes.
These are Reina's... Reina's feelings.
Reina...
You really are the fighter I hoped you'd be.
Well, then? Who will be the first to be stained with blood?
If possible, I would like this to be done peacefully...
My Mommy and Daddy are awfully strong, so you'd better give up!
I will make you all my opponents...
I am very hungry, after all.
The Giant Slayer and Airi's sickle have been reacting strongly since earlier.
This is...
...resonance.
Mine was destroyed by Reina... but this is responding.
The gold coin...
Yeah, it's Reina.
Don't sleep in that embarrassing position forever!
Wake up, Reina!
Well then, I did my part.
Everything else depends on Reina!
Thank you, everyone.
Queen Aldra.
Free everyone from those stone coffins at once!
Are those your last words?
That technique is...
It's alright.
Reina, you'll be fine.
That kind of technique won't work on you.
Shizuka.
Secret Cleaver!
This is how you use your trump card.
I will not lose to you!
Thunder Dragon Tail!
I understand now, thanks to everyone...
...that coming to understand people through battling them is a great feeling.
Victor: Vagrant Warrior Reina!
Delmore, you said you didn't know about my little sister.
Won't you stop that, Aldra?
Why are you doubting me?
Why?! I told you I know nothing, but even so...
I thought that you of all people would understand...
As the child of a demon and a human...
...I wished to take revenge on those who banished me to the underworld.
See, my beloved Aldra?
Sorry, but I'm not interested in anything aside from my little sister.
I already know that.
That's why she was in my way.
That's why on that day, I left her in a place you would never find her.
Shall I take your entire being, Aldra?
Aldra?
No! That's Delmore, an angel who fell from grace and became a demon!
You're a talkative one, lowly angel.
Thanks to becoming one with Aldra...
...I'll be able to partake of the delicious wealth of emotions that all of you possess.
I still haven't had enough, but...
...Aldra has removed the seal from her left arm. There is nothing that can kill me now.
Then you shouldn't have any more need for her!
No, no. The final feast still remains.
Aldra's regret.
Yeah, yeah. Enough with the drama, already. I'm getting tired of waiting.
You aren't really into it, are you? Well, here we go.
This is holy milk?!
Well then, from here on out, I'll show you my cool side!
Melpha, now!
Eh?
This girl's a complete idiot.
Holy Pose: Confinement!
Pull yourself together! You need to search for your little sister, don't you?
You'll even go as far as Hinomoto with your own legs.
Quickly!
Now! Everyone, beat the shit out of him!
Agreed!
Take this!
Reina, beat that bastard up in my place!
Everyone's been freed from the stone coffins!
Look! Aldra is...
This is Aldra's true form.
Funikura-sama? It's me, Nyx. Please get a hold of yourself!
Thank goodness.
What? These clothes?
P-Please forgive me, Funikura-sama! Please spare me!
Echidna?
Welcome back, Irma.
Queen's Blade.
The quadrennial tournament held to please the gods.
The most fitting successor to the throne has been decided.
Her name is: Vagrant Warrior Reina!
Do you think we can return to the swamplands?
That might be impossible.
Well, if not, we can just rebuild the Kingdom of Amara together-
Who cares about that?
I'm staying with Rana.
What's with this?
If it's come to this, I'll do it in four years, even if I'm alone!