You were ordered to bring me back, not to kill me!
Did you really think a few hundred arrows are enough to take me down?
We got him!
No way...
I will change the world
Hagure Yuusha no Estetica
Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero
Your tears change real my soul
nagareru taiki kara sekai wo yurasu
I will shake the world to the core, from the firmament
taimurimitto wa mou chikai yo
We are running out of time
dou suru
What shall we do?
Shout! fukai shikkoku no me
Shout into the deep black eyes you see
Ah kienai ikon wo seou yo
Yes, the anger I bear will never vanish
habataku yami no yuusha kakitateru
Here comes the dark hero on his wings
I'll change the world
My heart is strong
shihai saretemo tsukisasu
Nobody will control me
shousan wa houshuu de
The rewards that praise offers
hoteru bigaku narasu
bring my motivation to the surface
namida wa misenaide ima wa mada mamoru to chikau yo
Nobody will see me cry, and still I vow to protect you
tokihanate
Fear me!
REALIZE
New Game Plus
This is as far as you go!
Please return to the castle, Akatsuki-sama!
Akatsuki-sama!
What a tasty-looking earlobe.
Here, you can have it back.
Y-You damned rogue hero!
Rogue hero, huh?
"Rogue hero". It fits me like a glove.
Anyway...
Just show yourself, Valkyria.
I beseech you once more.
Please return to the castle, Akatsuki-sama the Brave.
Man, this is one fancy send-off.
You wouldn't even see this many maids on the streets of Akiba these days.
You're dead set on returning to your world, then?
That's too bad.
Up there!
Catch this!
Your distractions won't work!
What are you—?!
Oh, did you all sprain your legs or something?
I'll take a look. Let me see under your skirts.
Akatsuki-sama.
You're filthy.
Do you intend to leave behind stories
of a monster with a penchant for assaulting women in Shellfeed Forest?!
Wouldn't stories of maids who attack travelers come first?
These are Princess Listy's orders!
I cannot allow you to pass through the Otherworld Gate up ahead!
Sorry, but you can't stop me.
Prepare yourself!
Fine by me. Bring it on.
It looks like not even Valkyrie could stop you.
Hold on!
You moron! Wait!
Quit joking around! I told you to wait! Hey!
What's gotten into you, Listy?
What's a princess doing sneaking out of her own castle?
Not to mention sending the Maid Brigade after me.
Are you really leaving?
Now that I've defeated the Dark Lord Garius, there's no place for me in this world anymore.
The hero who defeated the Dark Lord will only spark new conflicts.
Especially a rogue hero from another world.
Surely you understand that too.
Plus, there's something I have to do back home.
I'm sorry.
Wh-What are you doing?! You jerk!
I just couldn't resist; you were crying.
Sorry.
You'll pay for stealing the lips of a princess!
As long as you remember me, I'll always remember you too.
Don't get the wrong idea!
I'll forget you soon enough! No doubt about it!
Oh, really?
Then, as much as it pains me, this is goodbye.
I'll be over here, and you'll be over there.
I couldn't be happier!
So long, Akatsuki. I absolutely hated your guts!
Don't forget what I said that day.
If anything happens, call for me.
As long as you have faith in me, I will rush to your aid!
No matter how far apart we are, I'll always be there for you!
Never forget that, okay?!
Now, then...
Maybe I should feel her up a bit?
Nah, better not.
C'mon. Wake up.
Hey, you okay?
Looks like you aren't hurt.
Hold on. Just relax.
I know this comes as a shock and all, but please calm down.
Don't look at me!
Listen. This is my house, in my world.
Rest easy.
Rest easy...
But why am I naked?
So you could cross dimensions, remember?
Anyway, why don't we introduce ourselves?
My name's Ousawa Akatsuki, but please, just Akatsuki will do.
They called me the Rogue Hero when I was in your world of Alayzard.
How about you?
Miu. My name is Miu.
Talk about perfect timing.
They came for me the day after I got back.
Let's get our stories straight.
As of today, you're Ousawa Miu, my long-lost little sister.
A-After I went missing, we reunited in Alayzard...
...and returned to this world through the Otherworld Gate.
If anyone asks for more details, just say you can't recall.
Got it?
Y-Yeah.
Keep your chin up.
Think of the trouble I'd have to deal with if you got caught.
C'mon! Stick your chest out!
R-Right!
Ever heard of "Summoning Syndrome"?
It's a supernatural phenomenon that began approximately thirty years ago.
To this date, thousands of young men and women worldwide
have disappeared after being summoned to other worlds.
Only about half of them have been able to return
through the so-called Otherworld Gates that exist in these other worlds.
Surprisingly, it appears that special fighting techniques
acquired by the returnees from other worlds can be used here as well.
This, of course, includes magical abilities.
In an effort to give proper guidance to these special cases and help them benefit humankind,
the New United Nations has created a special autonomous state
where it has founded an educational institution known as BABEL.
Now that you've returned from another world,
you're automatically granted the right to enroll in BABEL
and receive free training to expand and master your abilities!
"Right to enroll", my ass.
More like the right to have a bunch of goons knock on my door first thing in the morning.
Like we even had a choice.
Right?
Y-Yes, B-Brother...
Hey now, nobody's gonna be fooled if you act like that.
It's just that... my physical might've revealed that I'm not from this world.
Don't worry about it.
It's not like big tits are unique to your world.
That's not what I meant!
I apologize for the wait. There was a bit of trouble, you see.
Stay calm. Stay calm.
Let's see. Ousawa Akatsuki-san.
Yeah, that would be me.
You appear to be in perfect health.
Please take this file to the room at the end of the hall.
Thanks a bunch.
Ousawa Miu-san.
Y-Yes?
See? There was nothing to worry about.
It's common for otherworldly experiences
to cause feedback loops that mess with people's bodies and memories.
Oh, I see...
Good work. I'm glad you got through the exam okay.
Thanks, B-B-Br-Bro—
No, I can't do it!
Just give it some time.
Call me Akatsuki until you get used to it.
Ousawa Akatsuki
I see.
"True Hero" and "Overlord".
These are unprecedented words, indeed.
True Hero
Overlord
Just what does this prophecy mean?
Maybe exactly what it says?
Huh?
Maybe this Akatsuki guy is a hero who'll someday become an overlord?
If that's the case, he's dangerous.
Absurd! That can't be it!
Where are you going, sir?
To pay our future overlord a visit.
BABEL has been accommodated with a special barrier field.
Physical and magical attacks will only affect your opponent mentally and cause no actual physical harm.
You'll still feel pain, so it is possible to pass out,
but the inbuilt safety measures should prevent any serious effects such as dying of shock from intense pain.
Last but not least, I'll need to see if you have the skills to pay the bills.
Use anything you'd like.
Ah.
You should choose a weapon too—
No thanks. Got all I need right here.
I guess you're feeling cocky about the skills you picked up over there.
Well, suit yourself.
Okay, let's begin!
You're up first.
Um...
Please be gentle!
Hold on!
I figured you were a mage type.
Still, you're too slow!
Impossible! How could you cast a spell that strong in just a few seconds...
while channeling a protection barrier at the same time?!
Way to go.
Was that really okay?
It felt like I was cheating by using a dummy barrier to throw him off guard.
Don't worry about it.
All right. Now it's my turn.
Or not...
Perhaps I could be your opponent?
Who are you?
It's a pleasure to meet you, Ousawa Akatsuki-kun.
I am Hikami Kyoya, JPN BABEL's Student Council president.
Sir. I apologize for bothering you on your day off.
Not at all. Please take the instructor to the infirmary.
Hey. Why is that doctor being so formal with him?
Beats me.
But only the strongest students can lead BABEL's Student Council.
In other words, he's the top of the heap here.
Now then. I'm volunteering to be your opponent.
Is that acceptable?
Yeah. Fine by me.
You're frightening me, Ousawa-kun.
This is only an exam.
I said I would be your opponent, but that doesn't mean I'll fight you.
This is simply to determine your skill level.
Excellent. Your reflexes are better than I expected.
Bastard! You went after her on purpose!
I'd rather you think of it as an act of faith in your abilities.
Anyway, Ousawa-kun...
I hear you intended to take this exam unarmed.
How about it, then?
Can you break that ice pillar with those prized fists of yours?
You sure? That sounds like a piece of cake.
Don't! That's no ordinary ice!
It's brimming with magic power! I'll bet it's rock solid!
If you were to hit it with your bare hands...
So, if I can smash this gigantic thing into little pieces,
I take it you'll agree to be my opponent,
Mr. Student Council President?
Very well. That sounds fair to me.
I'll hold you to those words.
Warrior from another world...
I entrust my daughter to you.
I-It didn't work?
It did. He's really something.
With skill like yours,
I'm sure the day will soon come when I square off with you.
Your entrance examinations are now complete.
Congratulations, and welcome to BABEL.
I'll take my leave now.
I appreciate your help.
"Let's fight one-on-one to our hearts' content somewhere where my sister won't get hurt."
I take it that's what this means, Ousawa Akatsuki-kun.
Cheer up.
You're lucky you didn't hurt your hand.
"True Hero", huh?
I want...
that power.
Wow!
Look at all this food!
I guess it's our reward for making it through the first day.
Let's chow down before it gets cold! Okay?
Yeah!
Let's eat!
Warrior from another world...
I entrust my daughter to you.
Despite her appearance, she is the daughter of a Dark Lord.
Whether slain by man or revered as a new Dark Lord,
her final fate lies in destruction.
So I ask...
Hey!
I said, hey!
Oh, sorry.
Aren't you going to eat?
No, I am!
"I entrust my daughter to you", huh?
Man. Don't blame me for whatever happens.
ai no sei de nemurenai yo
Love keeps me awake at night
soppo muite nemurenai yo
I have to turn away, and still can't sleep
donna fuu ni hajimarun darou
How does it start?
nande koe ga kasureru no sa
Why is my voice so coarse?
tomaranai
It won't stop
munasawagi no dream
My heart is in turmoil
kajitta yubi ga atsui
My fingers hurt somewhat because I bit at them nervously
mayou yo kowai yo dame da yo
I'm lost, I'm scared, this isn't good
suki da yo
I love you
my story aru story
This is my story
otogibanashi de nekashitsukeru hodo
Little fairy tales can't put me to sleep anymore
kodomo ja nai
I'm not a little kid
my story aru story
This is my story
kimi no koto dake kangaeru hibi ja
All I think about these days is you,
kurushiku narisou
and it's making it really difficult
Akatsuki really left.
He had some nerve, saying goodbye by swiping the maids' underwear and stealing a kiss from me!
He said to call him if anything happens,
but he's in for a world of pain if he shows his face around here again!
Still, I wonder what it was that he had to do back home.
Nothing perverted, I hope!
Next episode: "Bonds of Holy Water".
Holy water? Does that mean a ceremony or something?
Bonds of Holy Water