She's crying?
That's unforgivable.
A guy other than me, making a girl cry on such a beautiful moonlit night...
Her tears...
are gonna cost you!
Stand back.
I'm gonna wipe the floor with him.
I will change world.
Aesthetica
of a
Rogue Hero
Aesthetica
of a
Rogue Hero
Aesthetica
of a
Rogue Hero
You, watch out.
Change in my soul.
Nagareru tairiku kara sekai o yurasu
The world will shake from the flowing continent.
Tayorinai ikon wa mou chikai o hai suru
The Undependable Icon will already abolish the oath.
Shout Futashikana kumoma
Shout! There's an uncertain rift between the clouds.
Aa kienai ikon o seou yo
Ah, I'll carry a grudge that will never disappear.
Habataku yami no yuusha kakitateru
The role of a dark warrior will stir.
Change the world
Stole my heart
Shihai sa rete mo tsukisasu
I'll pierce through, even if I'm controlled.
Shousan wa houshuu de
The praise is the reward.
Utenu mi ga kuiarasu
The untargetable body will eat away.
Namida wa misenaide ima wa mada mamoru to chikau yo
Even now, I'll still vow to protect you without showing any tears.
Tokihanate realize
Release, realize.
Where I Belong
Nice sword and armor.
Where'd you get them?!
From some kind souls this afternoon.
"A.D.s," I believe they're called.
Who helped you?!
Helped? Whatever do you mean?
Oh, I see.
You find the timing and efficiency to be a little too convenient.
I must admit, things worked out in my favor,
but it's because I sought the necessary information from those I came across.
What?!
They resisted at first,
but after I set an example or two, they quickly changed their tune.
You asshole!
Oh?
What's the matter, my dear predecessor?
Don't tell me you're angry?
How terrible.
We're both human and from this same world.
Yet, what you're trying to protect is both from a different world,
and a member of the Dark Clan, the enemy of humanity.
Are you really willing to fight another human, one from the same world as you, just for some otherworldly "thing"?
"Different world" or not, "human" or not... It's got nothing to do with it.
None of that bullshit matters!
But...!
It's against my creed to ignore a girl's tears...
and it's also my style to crush anyone I can't stand!
Is that so?
Then I'll have to kill you, in the name of the hero.
Take this!
What's the matter?
Don't tell me this is the best you can do?
Of course not!
What's wrong?
Where'd all your confidence go?
Linked Energy Manipulation, huh?
Such incredible mastery, too.
But it seems your inability to use magic is a fatal flaw.
Think you can block this?
I didn't shun magic to master Linked Energy Manipulation without reason.
Manipulating the energy around me lets me create anti-magic barriers,
and by amplifying and focusing my own internal energy,
I can make my body itself resistant to magical attacks.
Energy manipulation lets me do things like this, too!
Light magic?!
This ain't magic.
It's called an Energy Bomb!
Keep your eyes open!
You're dead if you don't defend properly!
What an imbecile!
You used an anti-magic barrier, didn't you?
Even though I told you it wasn't magic.
You're a tough one, though.
You didn't even break a sweat.
Was it my imagination?!
No, no doubt about it...
My oh my...
I may have underestimated you a bit.
Still, to think that you'd go to such lengths to protect the dark lord's daughter...
Poor Queen Listy.
What?!
Considering that as we speak, her heart's filled with sorrow...
You bastard!
What did you do to her?!
Oh, I've done nothing to her.
But I might've destroyed the grave of Leon Esperio,
the former hero whose death you're responsible for.
He was keeping me from being acknowledged as a real hero!
You don't pose a problem, though.
There are more than a few who refuse to accept the "Rogue Hero."
But the dead enjoy eternal glory, you see.
His grave was an eyesore.
It was a constant, unceasing reminder of his existence!
So you demolished it just like that?!
Indeed.
Certainly, by now Shellfeed believes me to be the one responsible.
But if I kill you here and return with the dark lord's daughter,
I'm sure the other world will laud me as a hero.
What could possibly be said against me then?
I see.
Stand up and let me finish you off.
You really are fast.
But...
So sorry.
My finesse isn't paltry, either.
Would you kindly drop your weapon?
What's the matter?
I said drop the weapon!
Just to be safe, could you remove your A.D.s as well?
Oh, just one will do, actually.
That'll keep you from producing any more weapons, yes?
You're well informed.
One of those kind souls was nice enough to tell me.
Now, after the two of you perish, Alayzard will finally enjoy true peace!
And then Disdia will be in control and do with the world as it pleases?
Yes.
But personally? I don't care.
I just want to become the new hero.
So you're gonna ditch this world and live in the other one?
Problem?
From my perspective, everyone else seems unbelievable.
Establishing an autonomous state
where people are nonchalantly imprisoned for the ideal of "world peace,"
I'm baffled by those who've accepted having their entire lives controlled
and those who've resisted it and resorted to terrorism.
This is the world that's messed up.
Yeah, you're right.
I think so too.
This world's messed up right now.
But I can't just give up on it.
There's something I have to do, you see.
I see.
I get why you see me and Leon as your sworn enemies now,
but why're you obsessed with killing her?
There's one thing I absolutely need to surpass you, the previous hero: a new dark lord.
And, being a part of that bloodline, she just so happens to fit the bill.
That's all it is.
Nothing more and nothing less.
What's so funny?
You ran your mouth so much I was expecting some sort of serious motive,
but in the end, it just boils down to petty jealousy!
Using that as an excuse to bully girls into crying,
all while patting yourself on the back and calling yourself a hero...
How pathetic can you possibly get?
Impossible!
Sorry to disappoint, greenhorn.
Linked Energy Manipulation is the ultimate physical art.
It's a martial art created specifically to achieve victory even without magic or weapons!
Man...
Talk about not knowing his place...
Okay,
it's safe now!
Hey!
Why are you running?!
This doesn't make any sense!
Hey!
Geez, what's the big idea, taking off like that?
I'm sorry...
It looks like I don't have a place to belong anymore...
Huh?
What do you mean?
This is a problem between myself and Alayzard.
As the daughter of a dark lord, as long as I'm alive,
I'll only drag the innocent people of this world into it.
But I can't go back to Alayzard now.
If I do, my very existence as the dark lord's daughter will result in more conflict!
Hey, now...!
I don't belong anywhere or have anywhere to return to...
So this is the only choice left...
Please.
After, please tell that person what I've done.
That will end it all.
Now it will all...
Wh-Why?!
I'm alive...?
Are you retarded?!
Letting that asshole's nonsense get to you like that!
Wh-What else could I have done, then?
Do you want me to keep dragging innocent people of this world into my affairs?!
People will keep chasing me!
It won't stop until I've been caught!
If I stay alive, it'll drive both this world and Alayzard to ruin!
I must avoid that at all costs!
If that's how it must be, then I'd rather—
How does dying help?!
Make all the inane justifications you want, but choosing death isn't self-sacrifice!
It's taking the easy way out, running away from the pain of dragging others into this!
Your father fought to the very end, you know!
To create a world where his daughter could be safe, rest easy and live happily!
That's why he entrusted that dream to me, his enemy, when I defeated him!
It was the one thing he couldn't give up!
And now you want to kill yourself?!
To hell with that!
Why would you reject your father's way of life and what it meant?!
You're the proof of how indomitable Garius was!
Without you, who's left to validate his life?!
You could've died, you know...
If his attack had been just a little bit stronger than your Energy Manipulation...
I wouldn't have died.
I had plenty of ways of stopping his sword.
There's nothing to worry about.
But there's no telling what'll happen next time!
Who knows? They could even go after other people!
I just don't know!
What else can I do besides die?!
It's simple.
Dying isn't the answer.
It's making sure people you wanna help get helped.
That's the real best option, don't cha think?
I can't...
You don't think you can?
In that case, it might be too much for you.
But I'll do it.
Even if you can't take care of yourself, I'll protect you and those who are important to you!
If I'd thought you'd give in this easily, I wouldn't have even brought you to this world!
This isn't happening because you came here as Garius' daughter.
It's happening because I defeated Garius and brought you here.
I chose this path.
No one's gonna stop me.
Not even you.
But you took my hand then, didn't you?
Then believe in me.
Believe in me and the father who believed in me.
Believe to the very end.
Don't worry.
You're not alone.
I'm here for you.
N-No!
Stay away!
Stop acting nice!
Just forget about me!
Nothing makes sense anymore because you always act so kindly!
So being treated nice makes you feel uneasy...
You're awkward, all right.
You said you don't belong anywhere in Alayzard or this world anymore.
But you got it all wrong.
"Belonging" isn't about places.
It's about feelings.
It's impossible for you not to belong.
You don't belong in a place...
You belong with me!
If you're that ill at ease, I'll show you where you belong.
If being treated nicely makes you uneasy,
then I'll be a little rough instead.
Wh-What are you—
Oh, nothing.
Ears that don't listen to people need to be punished, right?
S-Stop joking around!
Oh. A defiant mouth.
Time for punishment.
Take this.
You're... where I belong...?
Hey.
You all right?
M-Mm...
A-Anyway, are you really sure about this?
Huh? What do you mean?
Well, I might cause even more trouble for you from now on...
So what? Nothing's changed.
Trouble isn't what you and your old man left in my hands.
It was hope.
Mm.
Well, we should probably head back.
The class president, Izumi and the others are worried, plus I wanna ask that punk some—
Wh-What's wrong?!
Were you poisoned?!
I'll be fine...
I just need a little rest.
So don't worry...
You can't be serious!
No, don't doze off!
Stay with me!
Hey!
No way! His body temperature!
I have to do something!
Now it's my turn to help you!
At this rate, his temperature will keep dropping!
Use me...
to warm up...
Wh-What is this...?!
What's inside me?!
It must be painful...!
This is nothing compared to—
N-No way!
Like this...?!
Hold on!
Th-That's!
No!
Whoa!
You just spoke...
That was a close call.
But it's okay now.
The poison's gone now.
Both mine and yours.
Huh?!
Since when did I need to have poison removed?!
Sheesh...
How long were you conscious?!
The whole time.
I focused my Linked Energy Manipulation on recovering
and keeping the poison from spreading.
I told you I'd be fine...
That I just needed some rest and there was nothing to worry about.
Well, yeah...
But anyone would be worried in a situation like that!
I was really scared.
Y-You're terrible, using someone's concern to do something depraved!
Sorry about that.
You were just too cute and seeing you trying so hard...
He knows exactly what to say...
Now, then.
Let's get moving.
You can't go anywhere in your condition yet!
Don't worry.
The poison's mostly gone.
I can recover while I'm moving about now.
Still, let's at least rest until you can walk around better!
Unfortunately, I don't think there's time for that.
I really let my guard down.
To think that you can wield such power barehanded...
Truly impressive.
Not only that, you survived poison that normally means instant death.
Are you really human?
That's my question for you.
I held back so as not to kill you,
but my attack should've screwed up your entire body's energy flow.
So even if you are conscious again, you shouldn't be able to move.
Then allow me to reveal my answer.
I really didn't want to use that...
but I guess it can't be helped.
ai no sei de, nemurenai yo
I can't sleep because of love
soppo muite nemurenai yo
I can't sleep by facing the other way
donna fuu ni hajimarun darou
in what way will it start?
nande koe ga kasureru no sa
Why does my voice become hoarse?
tomaranai mune sawagi no ri
the reason for this uproar in my chest that won't stop
kajitta yubi ga atsui
the finger I bit is hot
mayou yo
I'm wavering.
kowai yo
It's scary.
dame da yo
It's no good.
suki da yo
I love you.
My story
I'm sorry
otogibanashi de
I'm not such a kid that
nekashi tsukeru hodo kodomo janai
I need to be tucked into bed with a fairytale
My story
I'm sorry
kimi no koto dake
I'll end up spending my days
kangaeru hini jan
kangaeru hibi jan
thinking of only you
kurushiku narisou
which seems like it will become painful
I don't know why,
but my heart feels uneasy, even though I have faith that Akatsuki will prevail.
Phil Burnett must have some sort of trump card, given his confidence.
An utterly tremendous trump card, at that.
If the bloodlust he demonstrated in front of the Otherworld Gate really was just a small portion of his full power,
then Phil Burnett might be far beyond the realm of humanity now.
Next episode: "Before Daybreak."
Before Daybreak