Faerie Flare!
No... I won't be able to get away.
My knight could take care of you like a hot knife through butter.
Thou, master swordsman, knight that serves the King of Man,
I compel thee to follow our ancient contract of blood,
become the sword that protects me,
and appear before me now!
So, this is the end...
I...
Blade Dance of the Elementalers
Episode 5
Lost Queen
Stay there.
It's dangerous.
Sorry about this.
That's not going to work on me!
I guess I overdid it a little.
I tried to injure it as little as possible.
Have I met him before?
Um, are you okay?
You're not hurt?
No, I'm fine.
Thank you for saving me.
Good. I'm glad.
An elemental waffe...
Huh?
No way... Why?
Crap.
Why is Ren Ashbell-sama a guy?!
I, uh...
What should I do, Restia?
Don't ask me.
I told you to dress up as a girl, even outside of matches.
Yeah, but I didn't know there'd be people in the forest.
That's because you saw this cute girl
and wanted to jump in and save her without thinking.
That's not what happened.
Cross-dressing? What a disgrace to the Blade Dance...
And for Ren Ashbell-sama... For Ren Ashbell-sama to be a guy...
I, uh...
I have a reason for doing all of this.
I might be a guy,
but could you keep this a secret from everyone else?
F-Fine.
You saved my life.
Thank you.
I appreciate it.
You're pretty kind-hearted.
All I did was promise.
Yeah, but you don't look like a girl who'd break her promises.
I'll take you out of the forest.
The forests in Astral Zero are dangerous.
Thank you.
It looks like you lost your shoes.
Here. Get on my back.
U-Um, my chest is pressing against your back.
Hm?
N-Never mind!
Hey...
Why did you enter the Blade Dance and pretend to be a girl?
Because I have a wish I want to come true.
A wish...
You can get back on your own, right?
I have another match.
Wait!
Tell me your name.
Ren Ashbell is a fake name, right?
I don't want that.
I want to know your real name.
It's Kamito.
Kamito Kazehaya.
Kamito Kazehaya...
Do... you think I'll see you again?
Well, sure. After the Blade Dance is over.
I see.
It's a promise,
Kamito.
I've finally found you, Ren Ashbell.
I forgive you for not coming to see me.
But, I won't let you run from me anymore.
It's been a week.
I'm all healed up.
Guess I'll go all out in today's team battle.
All right.
What the hell?
You're finally up, Kamito.
What's wrong?
You don't want to play with my breasts anymore?
What are you doing?
Actually, why are you naked?
I'm not naked.
I'm wearing knee socks.
No, that makes it worse.
Wearing those knee socks just makes it look worse.
You want me to take off my knee socks?
You're a pervert, Kamito.
Just move.
Okay, Kamito.
I just woke up and I have to—
Kiss.
What are you doing?!
It's your wake up kiss, Kamito.
Why are you...
Because it's not fair.
You don't want to kiss me?
I heard it's proper to kiss as a ritual performed for a spirit contract.
That's why I wanted to...
But that doesn't mean you had to...
It was well within my right.
I am your contracted spirit.
H-Hey.
Close your eyes, Master.
Kamito, we have our team battle this morning.
Do you want breakfast—
Claire.
Wait, you've got the wrong idea!
What are you doing?!
Pervert!
Lecher!
Lewd beast!
Wh-What were you doing?!
Hey. What were you doing with that sword spirit?
Wait, Claire.
Wait for what?
Certain...
parts are visible.
Hm?
Scarlet!
Wait!
Don't worry! I didn't really see much!
I'll give you two choices.
Answer honestly.
Fine.
Would you prefer to be cooked medium, or well-done?
Rare, if possible.
Roast him!
Burn him to cinders!
We'll be starting the team battles.
As you're all aware,
the results from this team battle
will be reflected in your school rankings.
Only the top three teams will be able to participate in the
Blade Dance two months from now.
I think it's weird to have five against two over here.
Like it matters to me.
It's not my fault your team only has two members.
You need to have five people or you won't be able to
participate in the upcoming Blade Dance.
What are you planning on doing?
We'll find people by the deadline.
It's not like all five will need to be
the best elementalers out there.
This slave spirit and I alone will be enough.
Munch!
Claire, that's my pastry.
You'll get fat.
We lost!
Our ranking went down again!
I know I was better than them, too!
They were able to get the upper hand.
Upper hand?!
They were just stalling!
Stalling is a valid tactic.
My companions,
bestow justice among those who disturb this forest!
Her spirit is a bit special.
It takes time to summon.
Spirit dancing, huh?
Yeah, we bought her time.
Our job is done here.
That's not fair!
Come forth, Ruler of Tyranny.
Thou art the leader of the beasts, that which tears apart and tramples all!
His name is Cernunnos, Stampede of Beasts!
They got us.
What's going on?
It's a stampede of beasts possessed by the stampede spirit.
We'd die if we get caught up in it.
I can handle animals just fine, too!
Match set.
This is what it means to fight in a team.
Get your members together.
That's not the only thing, Kamito Kazehaya.
You fight like you're lonely.
What's wrong?
You look all conflicted.
Did you forget to put sugar in your coffee?
No, sorry. It's not a big deal.
Are you thinking about your old contract spirit?
Well, it's fine,
but if you ever feel like talking about it, you'd better.
Right. No problem.
Oh, are all of you having lunch?
That smells great.
What are you here for, Rinslet?
I just happened to pass by.
Oh? Only eating bread, are we?
That's quite the simple lunch.
The Young Miss means she'd like to have lunch with all of you.
Carol, what are you saying?!
Sit down, the both of you.
You're already here, so we might as well eat together.
What was that for?
Nothing.
I was just thinking about how you have no character, jerk.
A transfer student into our class?
Didn't we just get Kamito?
Yes,
there was something about her being the daughter of a prestigious noble.
Right.
Chomp.
In this morning's transfer student practical exam,
she used a holy spirit.
A holy spirit user?
That's right.
She's very cute and has a large bust.
Where did you get that information?
Oh? You're interested?
You're that interested in this large-breasted transfer student, huh?
Men are really stupid.
Kamito, do you not care who it is?
Are you just some beast incapable of reason?
Everyone is crazy.
Oh yeah, did you manage to get team members for the Blade Dance?
Not yet.
That's unfortunate.
We're having trouble finding members that match my expectations.
What about you? You found people?
I just can't find individuals that can make it to my level.
Hm? You, too, Rinslet?
I-I just haven't found anyone.
Yet, anyway.
Kamito-san, to tell the truth...
She tried forming a team,
but her expectations for her team members,
and her own pride kind of got in the way...
She's really a good girl at heart, too.
I know...
I wonder if there're any good elementalers
out there that could join our team.
W-Well, nothing's ever that easy, you know?
Yeah...
Maybe I'll try asking that transfer student.
She might just turn out to be great.
Yeah,
but you never know,
there might be someone even better sitting right next to you.
I see.
Hey, Claire.
Hey!
Don't blow in my ear all of a sudden!
Why are you blushing?
Anyway, listen here.
Right.
I think it's pretty obvious she wants to join us.
You don't want her to?
Definitely not.
Why?
Rinslet's plenty strong for our cause.
I know she's strong,
but no way.
You understood what happened in the duel with Ellis, right?
She isn't thinking about teamwork at all.
Yeah, I guess so.
Also, about Rinslet, you know she...
You say something?
No, I didn't.
Anyway, no way!
Rinslet's out!
Don't be like that.
Don't you feel bad for her?
Right?
F-Fine.
I'll try asking her.
Hey, Rinslet.
What is it, Claire Rouge?
You want to join my team, don't you?
Dummy. You needed to soften that blow.
I was wondering what you were going to ask, and you asked that, huh?
You sure you're not the one who wants to join my team?
What?
You're kidding, right?
That's ridiculous.
You're joining my team.
No, no. No!
You guys are going to join my team.
It doesn't really matter, does it?
It does!
R-Right.
Honestly, can you guys do anything without yelling?
This is a common area.
Ellis.
What does the leader of the knights want with us?
If you want another duel, I'm ready when you are.
You're not the ones I want to talk to.
Me?
I heard you lost in the team fight this morning.
A complete defeat.
Are you picking a fight with us?!
No, I'm not.
Actually, Kamito Kazehaya.
I wanted...
What's wrong?
Look at that.
Hm?
She was once our proud knight leader, and now she's...
That lewd beast is scary.
No!
I don't care one bit for this awful guy!
I'm far more impressed by strong, noble women like the legendary Ren Ashbell.
I'm sorry...
Your dream girl doesn't really exist.
Jeez.
Kamito Kazehaya.
Would you join our team?
Huh?
What?
I...
What do you mean?
Exactly what I said.
I would like to welcome you into our team.
You defeated that military spirit. You're plenty capable.
Ellis has top grades.
Her team is also ranked quite high.
I'm sure if I joined her I'd be able to get into the Blade Dance...
But...
Ellis, I...
No!
This is my contracted spirit!
Claire, you...
Being betrayed by Rubia Elstein left a wound deep in her heart.
I'm sure everyone's scared of being left, being betrayed.
Seeing her like this...
Ellis, sorry, but I'm this girl's contracted spirit.
I don't plan on changing teams.
Kamito...
I see.
I understand.
Sorry for asking you out of the blue.
No, I'm sorry.
Thanks for inviting me.
No, it's precisely because you're you that I...
Never mind. It's nothing.
Um, Kamito.
Thanks.
What's wrong?
Y-You know...
I...
Kamito Kazehaya.
Huh?
I forgot.
The headmaster wants to see you.
She told me to have you come right away.
Greyworth?
That table's free.
Oh, you're right.
Huh? Oh yeah, how about this table.
This one's good.
Sure.
Sorry for the wait, dark spirit.
How many seconds to plan on making me wait?
Sorry, I heard you were the one calling for me,
and for some reason, I just had to take my time.
Youre starting to talk back quite a bit.
I wonder what happened to the innocent, honest boy I knew from before.
You're the only one that hasn't changed, Greyworth.
Neither your appearance, nor your treacherous personality.
True, you have changed.
You're a lot weaker compared to three years ago.
You lost that badly against your opponents in that team battle?
You were watching?
Don't you have something better to do with your time?
I'm not sure you'll even be able to get into the Blade Dance like that.
I think it's quite pathetic, myself.
You can't forget your woman, eh?
You need to learn when to give up.
Restia isn't like that!
The fact you're getting so upset just makes this look worse.
Get over yourself.
You called me here just to mess with me?
Well, that was part of it,
but that's not all, of course.
There's someone I want you to meet.
Come in.
Right.
So, you're Kamito Kazehaya-kun?
Yes.
But, you're not...
Well, it has been three years, and you are a guy...
Yes, I think this'll do.
What's wrong?
Oh, nothing, it's just my first time seeing a male elementaler.
He probably doesn't...
Uh, who is this?
He doesn't remember me after all, does he?
Well, that's fine.
She's the transfer student who's going to join the
Raven Class along with you.
A transfer student?
Oh, I've heard of her.
The daughter of the prestigious noble, huh?
The second crown princess of the Ordesia Empire,
Princess Fianna Ray Ordesia.
Princess... Ordesia?!
There's a job I'd like to give her,
so I've got a special mission ready for you.
I'd like to have your team be her bodyguards.
I came here to see you, Ren Ashbell.
Preview
Dummy.
Ren Ashbell.
Appear before me, Aerial!
It'll take months to awaken using the unbinding ceremony alone.
The Demon Lord's Successor
I'm going to take a bath, too!