I don't want nobody to get killed
I'll come and get you; I'm armed, always ready to fight
So don't take all of the blame
We're wrong as well
Oh, wait, don't take all of the weight
You always do
There will always be something you cannot control
We will overcome
Your salvation has begun
No sounds, no light
Such a mess all over
Don't kill your hopes
You make me realize who I need
I'll be there, hold on
They'll change us somehow
So where are you now?
I'll reach you by dawn
The shadows appear
Illusions so bright
To fall and then just to run
Let them know it is the pain that makes us so human after all
Don't want to deceive me, you follow the truth
You found your precious world, but discard it, respond to the call
Contract
with the Black Demon
Contract
with the Black Demon
We nobles with Progenitor blood are gathered here today for one reason: a new threat!
Running rampant across the whole of Northern Tokyo
is a human organization called the Japanese Imperial Demon Army.
They are killing our brothers and sisters, expanding their territory,
A human organization.
and flirting with forbidden magic as they desire.
According to our intel, they are once again experimenting on the Seraphs of the End.
If we leave them as they are,
a plague like that of eight years ago will break out once more.
Therefore...
we have decided to crush the Japanese Imperial Demon Army.
This is war.
We will wipe out the corrupt humans so that this world's balance may be preserved!
War, and the Seraphs of the End...
Yuu...
I'll rescue you soon.
That concludes my report for Block 3.
Hiiragi Shinya, Major General of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army, reporting.
I will be addressing the concerns of suspicious vampire activity within the Kansai region.
Ichinose.
Hey, Ichinose Guren!
Is this drag of a meeting over yet?
Watch your tongue.
You are but a mere Ichinose.
Ah, the great General Hiiragi Tenri.
Please do excuse me.
I was just so bored I couldn't contain myself.
Ingrate.
Don't get ahead of yourself—
Now, now.
This is standard fare for him.
I'll continue with my report.
I'm outta here.
Just forward the minutes to me later or something.
Come on, Guren.
Even I can't defend you if you behave that poorly.
I don't recall asking you to.
Sheesh.
The almighty Hiiragi family are the ones who hold the reins of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army.
The Ichinose branch family is hardly needed here, no?
So you do know your place.
Show your ugly mug out already, scum.
What does it look like I'm doing?
Later.
Jeez, that was stuffy as hell.
I've finally found you, Guren!
Still as direct as ever, I see.
It's rather amusing, especially after a round of inane politics.
It's not funny!
What's with you completely vanishing for ten days without handing me an Infernal Arm?!
Are you really that desperate for revenge?
Of course I am!
It's the only thing I live for!
The only thing, huh?
Well, I don't want to keep him here for so long that it'd attract the Hiiragis' attention.
All right, then.
Let's have you form a contract with a demon,
and I'll ship you off to the front lines.
What? For real?!
Sure, why not?
I don't care if you haven't completed your training.
Dying is your problem, not mine.
It'll be no problem at all!
Hell yeah, I've been waiting for something like this!
You really are a dumbass.
Oh, by the way, Yuu.
Yeah?
Stop trying to hit your superiors, moron!
Man, it's hard work dealing with idiots.
But even so, I suppose this is a rather interesting turn of events.
Is something wrong with your head?
Did you skip class and get into another fight?
Nah.
Lieutenant Colonel Guren just can't help himself.
Sheesh. Don't ask about stuff you already know.
Congratulations.
On your contract with a demon, that is.
He approved it, right?
Who knows? That moron's as fickle as ever.
Aw, c'mon.
I know you're all happy on the inside.
Says who?
I wouldn't worry too much.
He may be harsh and violent,
but he always keeps his promises.
Yeah.
Finally...
Finally, I can kill those bloodsuckers!
Finally, huh?
Aren't you happy?
You might finally be able to meet your precious angel.
I have high hopes for you, Mika.
Hey, hurry up!
Oh...
It's all right.
Okay, everyone!
I'll be returning your written exam results now, and then we can call it a day.
This will affect the rank of the Infernal Arm you'll be receiving,
so please take any mistakes on board,
and improve on them for next time.
Gotcha!
You little...
This is amazing!
Is this for real?
Hey, cut it out!
Damn it!
They say this is a legendary score, attainable only by godlike beings!
Shut up, and give it back already!
Oh, my. I can't believe it!
Hey!
C'mon!
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Whoa, what's up with this?
He seriously got a zero!
You're right. This is amazing!
All the answers are written in hiragana, too.
You've got a real mean streak, you know that?
My, whatever do you mean?
I'm just trying to make you popular, since you're struggling to fit in and all.
I never asked you to!
Besides, you don't need comrades or friends to kill vampires!
That nonsense again?
You won't be able to succeed in the army without teamwork.
Sure I can!
You could even say I'll supersede!
You're so childish.
Who are you calling childish?!
C'mon, you guys.
Yuu's... Well, he was imprisoned in the vampire capital since he was a kid,
so his English and Latin are better than his Japanese comprehension skills, right?
There's just no helping it.
Huh?
Um, yeah, you know how it is...
Is there nothing in that tiny brain of yours?
What?!
You got a problem?
Let's see your score then, asshole!
You must've scored real good, huh?!
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Y'know, I'm not that good in languages other than Japanese,
so I'm obviously no match for a linguistic expert like you.
I'll kill you before I get to the vampires!
Yeah? Bring it on!
Cut it out, guys!
Settle down, everyone! Class isn't over yet.
You shouldn't do that!
What's going on?
It's always so damn loud in here.
Lieutenant Colonel Guren!
Isn't that enough?
You've returned.
Oh, Sayuri.
Yeah, for now.
What's with all the commotion?
Well...
Those two again?
Hold up, Kimizuki.
Guren's here.
Hey, Guren!
What happened to giving me an Infernal Arm?
How long do I—
Stop yelling, moron. I'll do the talking.
Lieutenant Colonel Ichinose, please explain yourself.
Why did you abandon your class and disappear for more than ten days?
I believe we now have enough ability to form contracts for the Infernal Arms.
Oh?
You think you shitheads are ready for the real thing?
Damn straight I do!
I don't know about Kimizuki, but I sure as hell am!
You shut your mouth!
Take your own damn advice!
So?
Have they really built up a resistance to a demon's temptation?
Hm.
Well, at the very least, those two are far stronger than I was at sixteen.
And the rest of them?
Surprisingly, the student who has the highest stability against demons
is Saotome Yoichi.
Oh?
All right, then.
I'm not a fan of complicating things,
so let's give this a shot.
W-Wait. You can't be serious, Lieutenant Colonel Guren!
Oh, what's this?
Surely you don't intend to attack them, Lieutenant Colonel Guren.
If you die...
blame it on yourselves for not training hard enough!
What?
Wh-What is this?
It's as if something's crushing my heart...
Wait. What?
What's wrong with everyone?
All done!
Now, those of you who are still conscious:
You have what it takes.
Continue your training,
and you could very well move on to the Infernal Arms Contract Ceremony.
Four stars to those of you who are still standing.
I'll grant you a trial for the Black Demon Series, the same rank as my sword, right now.
Let's see. Looks like we have...
Yuu,
Kimizuki,
and Yoichi.
I wish you had passed out.
Looking so relaxed without even using a ward...
I suppose I should expect no less from the head family of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army, huh?
What a party pooper.
Aw, really?
But I'm, like, super cute!
Drop dead.
Let's get going already.
Um, Lieutenant Colonel Guren?
Ridiculous tests from you are nothing out of the ordinary, so that's fine...
but I don't know about giving Yoichi a trial for the Black Demon Series.
Do you have a problem with my decision?
Not a problem per se,
but he just doesn't have the strength to accept a demon—
What?
If he's not strong enough, then he dies.
That's the kind of world we live in.
This isn't a game.
But even so...
Oh, be quiet already.
Hey, Yoichi.
You want to avenge your sister, who was killed by a vampire, right?
Oh, um...
So you'd be willing to put your life on the line, no?
M-My life?
Or would you rather quit?
You may leave if you're afraid of dying.
Go home, Yoichi.
Nice guys like you don't belong here.
I agree.
You should go back.
No matter how hard I try not to, I can still hear it.
I'm still in that very same place.
Are you listening, Yoichi?
You—
Lieutenant Colonel Guren.
I'll do it.
Because I want to become stronger!
I don't want to lose anybody close to me ever again!
Well, shit.
In the end, he's just like me.
Then let's move.
We'll proceed into the Contract Ceremony.
There's no use getting cold feet now.
Uh...
Don't look so worried.
You made your choice, right?
Yeah.
And you? How are you doing, Kimizuki?
You may have been standing earlier,
but you had to steady yourself against a desk.
Am I right? Didn't you see it, Yoichi?
Eh? Uh, yes...
S-Stop paying attention to the little things!
I saw it too, Kimizuki.
You seemed to be in a lot of pain.
Don't get too comfortable yourself, Yuu.
The demon you're going to contract with is nothing like the one you fought.
If you let your guard down, it'll possess and devour you in a heartbeat.
I know.
We're here.
And where's "here," exactly?
Where we store what you desire the most:
weapons containing the strongest demons.
The strongest...
So I can kill vampires with those?
Well, that depends on your skill.
But they're the same as your sword, right?
Correct.
These are the rare Black Demon Series weapons.
But enough talk. Let's begin.
I have better things to do than to fool around with you kids.
So, what do we do?
Choose the weapon you like, and step into the ritual circle.
The Contract Ceremony starts as soon as you touch a weapon.
If you triumph over the demon, you'll acquire its power.
And if you don't?
You'll either become a murderous demon yourself
or be killed by its power.
But you'll die either way, so it's not as if it matters.
Because if you end up as the former, I'll kill you.
I like it.
I've been waiting for this.
That dumbass Guren, making me go to some lame school...
I'm going to become stronger and avenge my family.
I'll slaughter the vampires that took Mika from me.
That's the only thing I've lived for!
Draw.
Then the ceremony will begin.
Give me your power, you shitty demon!
najimeta shi ni torikago sumi
Caged in the city I call home
kogoeta tsubomi no okizarigoe
A frozen bud cries silently
kurameta kioku no kage
Turning the shadows of my memories ever darker
i need your blood
I need your blood
you need love tonight
Just as you need love tonight
akaku red line
We're walking a red tightrope
kakiwaketa neon to
As the neon lights we leave in our wake
kojiaketa reason ga
And the reasons we carved out for ourselves
tada heikou ni narabu
Run parallel
Come and break it down for me
come and break it down for me
Come and break it down for me
come and break it down for me
i'll lead the way home
And I'll lead the way home
i'll lead the way home
Though the shooting stars pay no heed to us
kiganai hoshi demo
negai nasazu
Leaving our wishes unfulfilled
negai nasazu
zange sae kawaita yogoshi ga
In a depraved world devoid of guilt
zange sae kawaita yogoshi ga
kanadetai tone nara
The tone you evoke
kanadetai tone nara
Turns dusk a madder red
komorebi no aka ga sawagu
Next time on Seraph of the End:
A New
Family
A New
Family
"A New Family."