Damn it.
Where am I?
Ow...
I feel carsick...
Actually,
what happened to Erica and Seishuuin?
When did this get here?
Enter, God-slayer.
Hey, nice to meet you.
Who are you?
People call me Haya Susano Wo No Mikoto.
Basically, I'm that brat Ena's guardian.
You can call me Susano.
How about that, Godou Kusanagi?
The Sword of Ama no Murakumo
It's morning, and Brother still isn't back.
Do you have any idea how much trouble
you've caused me since yesterday?!
Sniff, sniff, sniff.
Sniff, sniff.
What are you doing?
It smells like Godou Kusanagi.
Well, that is his pillow.
So, what's my brother to you, anyway?
Godou Kusanagi and I...
I wonder what he is.
That's what I'm trying to ask.
He has seen all that I have laid bare.
That's how I feel...
E-Everything you have laid bare?
What did my brother do to this little girl?!
Lethargy.
Aren't you using too much mana, Erica?
And it seems you aren't even fazed.
Care to share your trick?
It's probably my gramps helping out.
Also, Ama no Murakumo is essentially part divine itself.
Both are sending energy into me!
S-Susano, right?
So he's a rogue god, after all?
But he says he's done with messing around.
Then I'll end your messing around, as well.
I must hurry and retrieve Godou!
I really think a Japanese King should have Japanese companions...
So Ena and her compatriots will take him.
You aren't a rogue god?
I wearied of aimlessly traversing the surface.
So I've retired to the intermediate world.
The intermediate world?
You're a god-slayer, so I'm sure you've heard of it.
I believe Pandora, its temporary overseer, has summoned you before.
Pandora?
Who was that?
I understand.
She didn't bring you here properly, so you're having trouble remembering.
Sorry about that!
Damn it...
Then that was your fault!
I was once quite the troublemaker.
I was good at hiding and stealing things.
What's that supposed to mean?
Haya Susano Wo No Mikoto...
He is a composite of several gods, associating him with many myths.
What's happening...
How can I be doing this...
The intermediate world lies at the border of life and immortality.
And it houses the entire universe's memories, from its beginnings into the distant future.
You've begun to subconsciously pick them up.
How about it, God-slayer?
Wanna use that and have a bout with me?
Is that why you brought me here?
I was only kidding.
I told you I'm retired.
All I wanted was to take care of something and send Ena some power.
Wait, where are Erica and Seishuuin?!
Oh, those two are having a great time together.
Erica?
What an idiot...
Summoning a god in the intermediate world won't work.
That brat Ena
got her body possessed by the Ama no Murakumo.
At this rate, the other girl with her...
You will take me there.
At once.
I will save Erica.
And Seishuuin may also be in danger.
Go if you want...
Think of them, and you'll be there instantly.
However, let's take care of a little business first.
What is it? Let's finish it immediately.
I'm not done yet!
Not bad, Erica.
But you now realize that you cannot beat me, correct?
I'm not so sure about that.
I dislike fighting when I have no chance to win.
That's surprising...
I pegged you as more of the cool, level-headed type.
You're right.
In the past, it's true
that I might have avoided a fight with you.
But it's pointless to discuss a hypothetical.
I stand here now, having met a Campione,
having met Godou Kusanagi...
Honestly,
ever since I met Godou,
I've been finding new sides of myself I never knew.
Every day feels new... It's wonderful.
That does sound nice...
I think I really do want Kusanagi now.
So I apologize in advance.
Ena's going to become extremely powerful.
It's about to get unfair.
Sword of Ama no Murakumo,
I pray that you take my body as a sacrifice,
to soothe your restless power.
For even a fierce god cannot cross a gated barrier.
I do not regret this moment.
The Ama no Murakumo is absorbing my mana...
What is this terrifying mana residue?
I see it!
I know which divinity took Godou and the others,
how it was done, and where they are.
Where did they go?
The boundary between life and immortality,
the intermediate world.
The intermediate world?
You mean the astral plane?
Liliana,
is there any way to retrieve them from the intermediate world?
There is one way.
However,
we don't have the required potion.
Oh, no...
Perhaps we can assist you.
Amakasu!
A member of the Committee for the Compilation of True History member! Is this your doing?
Of course not...
We'd actually prefer Kusanagi to return as quickly as possible.
You want Godou here?
What's happening?
You see, strange things are occurring everywhere.
What?
Godou!
You were safe...
And you have your sword.
You rest there. I'll handle this.
Really, who do you think I'm enduring all of this for?
You aren't Seishuuin, are you?!
Indeed not.
I am Ama no Murakumo.
Witness this fact yourself, God-slayer, and...
prepare yourself.
The Ama no Murakumo sword, Susano's weapon.
In other words, the Sword of Kusanagi.
Susano is a god deeply connected to steel.
His territory produces iron sand,
and he is the god of storms.
A strong enough wind can meld iron.
And iron can be melted
by raging fire, fed by air!
Words of Power that can cut a god and any of their kind.
I'd expect no less from a god-slayer.
You command a troublesome power.
It seems that my priestess's body has been damaged.
I yield this victory...
For the moment.
W-Wait!
Perhaps you should worry about that girl, not me.
Erica?!
Erica...
Are you all right?
Wake up, Erica!
You're awake, Erica?
We should probably go to Susano's place.
We can't.
Visiting a god when you can't use your sword is a bad idea...
At this rate, you won't make it.
Don't worry, it'll work out.
I think I just imagine myself there.
Wh-What is this?
You probably didn't imagine it hard enough.
But I was able to do it before.
That's because you actually saw an image of us.
You just like to act without thought...
This is too precise...
Erica...
Damn.
Damn it, where the hell are we?
Godou, this is bad.
You've completely lost sight of your destination.
Sorry, I'll get it this time.
Damn it.
Erica?
Hey, Erica!
Now, what's your relationship to my brother?
I have been burned by Godou Kusanagi.
Burned?
You mean he rejected your feelings?
And he pierced my heart, using his massive strength.
P-Pierced your heart?!
And thus, Godou Kusanagi may be the one I desire.
Could she be the one my brother really likes?
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Lots of people are in trouble.
Huh?
Hey, Godou...
Yes?
Looks like I won't make it.
Would a kiss be too much to ask?
C-Come on.
What are you saying?
Since my body's been attacked via the astral plane's air,
you can't heal me.
So I'd like a kiss from the one I love...
The one you love...
This is serious, and you're making a joke?
Fine... In that case,
I'll try for a more constructive tone.
Once I'm gone...
Hey, what is this?
Once that happens,
I'd like you to rely on the head of the Copper Black Cross, Paolo Blandelli.
He's done more than-
What are you saying?!
Be sure to take care of Yuri and Lili.
They're so talented. You're lucky to have them.
I'm asking what you're saying!
You're talking like you...
Yeah, these are my last requests.
King, I know I'm dying disloyally, without permission...
Stop it...
I don't want to hear you talk this way!
No, listen to me...
if you're a God-slaying King.
I won't be able...
to stay with you anymore...
Why...
Why do you care so much for me?
Isn't that obvious?
It's because you're the one...
I love more than anyone, Godou Kusanagi.
Did you really not believe me?
It's because I'm truly in love with you.
Why me...
Why would someone like you love me?
I can't believe it myself.
But colloquially, it was love at first sight.
Huh?
You claimed to be a pacifist.
But when the moment came, you jumped in without hesitation...
And enjoyed the fight more than anyone.
In that instant,
you stole my heart...
And I wanted to be with you in all those future moments.
That's all.
Erica...
You just had to make me say all that...
Such a tease.
That was the first time...
The first time you really kissed-
Should I die in my beloved's arms, in the midst of battle,
there would be no greater happiness.
Happiness?
Godou, be a little gentler...
Why should I lose this woman?
Godou...
Who is it?
Who is taking this woman away,
without even saying a word to me?!
What's wrong?
You're acting scary.
You want me to accept this screwed-up reality?
Who do you think you're talking to?!
There's no way I will accept what's happening here!
Do you approve of this, child of man?
Do you approve of the irrationality dictated by god?
No, I cannot.
Then all you need do is smash it,
the irrationality that tramples reason.
For that is what you are,
a Campione.
Then I shall take the power
to do exactly that!
Promise me, Erica...
Even if the world ends,
or all the gods of this world become my enemies...
Promise you will never leave my side!
It can't be, the avatar of the Adolescent...
You've finally acquired all that constitutes Verethragna.
Do you swear, or don't you?!
I swear...
I swear to be at your side until the world ends!
I will inject you with my divine protection.
I imagine it'll be rough, but bear with it!
I will, no matter what...
Please, Godou.
Here goes, Erica.
I can feel it, Godou...
I can feel your power!
Take it in...
Take it in,
all of it!
Erica, are you okay?
I can feel it...
I can feel you inside me.
It feels so warm...
Let's review this once more.
I'll use magic to open the way to the astral plane,
and send you through.
Then you secure Godou Kusanagi and Erica.
Understood?
Yes.
Then I will open it.
It can't be...
Why are you here?
It's quiet...
Yeah, but it seems we have an unrefined visitor.
So you were here, God-slayer.
You are in my master's domain.
I can no longer abide your presence!
Damn it... He's back.
Godou, I'll handle this.
Don't push yourself.
You still aren't...
It's fine.
I have received your divine protection.
And...
I've yet to finish my fight with him!
Stay out of my way, foreign mage!
Godou, watch closely!
This is the divine protection I received from you!
For a divine sword, you aren't that tough.
You witch...
Huh? Oh...
I guess Ena was absorbed by the Ama no Murakumo.
Seishuuin!
Wait there... I'll save you!
No, I couldn't cause you so much trouble.
It's fine, King. Just consider me a memory.
I can't do that!
Here I come, God-slayer.
What?
Godou!
Right!
Wow, Erica's ridiculously strong!
You really are too laid back, you know?
Huh?
Let's go...
There we are...
Godou!
Ow...
Oh, King, you're so impatient...
S-Sorry!
I d-didn't think you'd b-be naked...
King...
Thank you for saving me.
Godou.
There are many things I'd like to say,
but would you at least wait until we've defeated this monster?
R-Right...
Found you.
So there was Steel here, too.
Godou Kusanagi!
Erica!
Mariya? Liliana?
Now, come here.
The Ama no Murakumo!
Did she just...
It can't be.
What are you doing?
Godou Kusanagi.
Wha...
Two Athenas?
No...
It was Metis who absorbed the Ama no Murakumo...
The other Athena!
Togisumashi
Kirisaite
CAMPIONE! Kirisaite
Nani wo shiritai no?
Nee, oshiete yo
Inori wa sora e todokanai
Kimi wa hohoemi
"Mamoritai" to dake itta
Tsuyoku aru koto no hontou no
Imi wo tsuranuku usurper
Tsumabiraka ni katatte yo your soul
Monogatari wo tsumugu kotoba ni
Kasaneta omoi ga tsunaida kizuna
Sono yuuki wa arawareta blade
Tobira wo hiraki kiseki wo ubatte
Fight, Godou Kusanagi...
To protect that which you love.
God-slaying King, be a King without equal!
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