Bal MasquÃ©'s Jaeger, Zarovee, came to Misaki City.
Yuji anticipated the plot and defeated Zarovee,
and Shana also defeated the Wanderer, Bifrons, who was ready to fire.
I feel something strange about that place.
But more importantly-
Shana! Will you listen to something I couldn't say earlier?
What is this?
Who is he?
He's at a level incomparable to the earlier Tomogara.
How did I not notice him...
...when he has such tremendous power?
You're...
Destructive Blade, Sabrac.
A powerful King of Guze.
Carmel-san.
An assassin who goes to kill targets upon request.
Destructive Blade, Sabrac...
So he is....
I figured you'd be the first to stand up.
With all the fights we have been through, the time it takes for you to counter is reduced.
Your opponent is me, Manipulator of Objects, Wilhelmina Carmel ~de arimasu.
Begin.
Your skills are superb as always.
I wish you weren't one of the people on the list of those I have to kill.
However, it seems I must accept this as a destiny set before me.
I've lost another sword.
Even if I am facing a strong adversary, loss is still an unpleasant feeling.
I must gain another sword from somewhere yet again.
I wonder how many more I will lose in this battle.
There's no problem ~de arimasu.
Demand silence.
To maintain this much capability to fight even after a hit from me...
No matter how many fights we may have gone through, that's an intolerable reality to me.
I guess conserving power for the person I never know when I'll meet will inhibit my work here.
Carmel-san!
Th-That wound of yours...
Unrestricted spell, Stigma.
It's a skill that opens any inflicted wound further as time passes.
When did you even get that wound?
Back then...
I'm sorry. Because you had to protect me...
It's not a problem ~de arimasu.
This is his usual trick.
Destructive Blade, Sabrac.
Shana?
What happened to everyone?
Thank goodness. I do feel everyone's presence.
Although, probably because of the unrestricted spell, they seem to have been weakened a lot.
What in the world happened?
Margery-san?
You're finally up, Keisaku.
Marcosius.
They got us good.
My grand shield, Margery Daw, has fulfilled her role as Boss and down she goes.
Margery-san.
Don't worry, just slap her!
I-I can't do that.
Margery-san.
Hey, how are you feeling, my Sleeping Beauty, Margery Daw?
Couldn't be worse.
That rose madder flame...
Could it be...
Yeah. It's Destructive Blade, Sabrac.
Looks like it was all a trap set by him, including the Jaeger and Wanderer.
Sakai is safe.
How are Shana-chan and Carmel-san?
I don't know. But I do sense their presence.
Margery-san!
This doesn't look good.
So this is the notorious Stigma.
It really can't get worse than this.
Sakai-kun...
An ordinary human shouldn't be here.
This is a Hougu that summons me.
It's horrible.
Shana-chan?!
I couldn't sense his appearance this time either.
"This time either"?
What do you mean by that?
Sabrac's greatest weapon as an assassin...
It's his uniqueness in not letting anyone detect him in advance ~de arimasu.
In the past...
Back when I was traveling with Pheles and Johan...
I was always cautious of our surroundings yet was never able to predict his appearance.
And after years of pursuit,
the Engage Link was finally caught by him and lost ~de arimasu.
Applying a great deal of damage through an unpredictable surprise attack and finishing you before you can gather yourself.
That's his-
Usual measure.
Hard to be prepared for, and once the battle begins, you're bound to be at a disadvantage. A truly troublesome setup ~de arimasu.
Plus, any wound inflicted will continue to increase in size from Stigma, so you're bound to fall while being kept busy running.
Even I, who have fought him multiple times, have fallen into this predicament ~de arimasu.
How can you fight against an enemy like that?
This feeling...
What is that place...
Sakai-kun...
You don't have to be worried about him.
The Fuzetsu is maintained.
But, Sakai-kun looked a little strange, so...
And I said something horrible to Sakai-kun.
I did, too.
I understand why you were angry at Yuji.
Shana-chan.
But you don't have to be worried about it anymore.
He's back to the Yuji we know.
He is?
Yup. I'm sure that Yuji is fine.
Looks like Wilhelmina is keeping up, too.
Shana-chan!
Are you all right?
He's hiding multiple swords inside the tidal wave-like flame.
He uses an unrestricted spell that opens wounds further,
and he himself is strong, too.
What kind of monster is he?
Yes, he is a fearsome King.
However, he isn't perfectly versatile ~de arimasu.
What do you mean by that?
The unpredictable, extremely large attack he used as he appeared is limited to being used once.
So there won't be another explosion like the one everyone got caught in?
Also, Sabrac is a rarity among Kings who can expand their power to cover a large area.
As long as he is present in front of you, he will only fight the opponent before him...
...and will not commit another wide area attack ~de arimasu.
Then, as long as you have him on your tail, Shana and Margery-san will be...
They'll be safe ~de arimasu.
Comprehension of circumstance.
Although, it's clear who has the upper hand.
To prove that, the other two aren't able to come for support.
The bookmark was burnt, so I can't even contact them ~de arimasu.
You're right. My bookmark, too.
He's such a thorough guy.
Carmel-san!
Unit approaching.
The earlier attack was a feint?
Did you get him?
So the imprudence of letting you go in the past comes to haunt me now.
Due to my nature, I'll have to do the best I can in each situation.
Just as then, now, and always.
I will fulfill the request, and when there's energy to spare, I'll get rid of any other interference.
Looks like it didn't work ~de arimasuka.
Insane defense.
It's another aspect of Sabrac's unique nature.
He really is a monster.
I could...
Refrain from any unnecessary acts.
But!
There's something else I want you to do ~de arimasu.
Can't this wound be healed with a Flame Haze's healing ability or some unrestricted spell?
This isn't an ordinary wound.
She's already using counter and disassembling spells, but they're hardly having any effect.
Keisaku, since this is a good opportunity, let me ruin your resolution again.
You said you wanted to help me, didn't you?
That you want to work at Outlaw.
Y-Yes.
What do you plan on doing if I die?
Utilizing a narrow alley as a battlefield isn't a threat to me at all.
Of all people, the Manipulator of Objects shouldn't be dying in a place like that.
But, there is no point in me just letting her go.
Damn. What a blunder.
He's unharmed even after all that...
It's impossible ~de arimasu.
Incomprehensible.
Possibility of illusion?
None.
This is my first time ever having a battle this long with the Manipulator of Objects.
I see. The speed at which those two run away and her defensive strength...
You guys made the worst tag team against me.
Destructive Blade, Sabrac!
Were the earlier Jaeger and Wanderer part of the trap you set up?
Indeed.
I made the triclops woman, Bel-Peol, prepare them for me.
To catch you off-guard and see what's in your hands.
They were tools used solely for that purpose.
Although, I did have a naive hope that they could fully complete matters,
but I guess the appropriate actors on stage weren't them.
So Bal MasquÃ© are the ones who placed the request.
What he's after is-
Reiji Maigo.
You indeed are strong.
If only I had killed everyone the last time I had the chance, this job would have been easier.
However, this is an unpleasant result that came about due to my style: trying to finish everything with one blow.
Now, I have him in my hands, but I really don't have time to think of what to do with him in the middle of a fight.
All that extra talking was to focus my attention on him, eh?
Where's the real one?
Something... There has to be something that will let us defeat that King of Guze.
...unpredictable surprise attack...
The unpredictable, extremely large attack he used as he appeared is limited to being used once.
...he will only fight the opponent before him...
Insane defense.
Could it be that...
Looks like you're too tired to even conceal that you are so.
Then it's about time we bid farewell,
Manipulator of Objects!
This is endless ~de arimasu.
Mustn't speak negatively.
Wilhelmina struggles against Sabrac who appears to be invincible.
After I rejoin Shana, will a countermeasure present itself?
Next time on Shakugan no Shana Second.
Combined Might.