We're here! We're here!
The ocean!
Wow, it sure is pretty.
Ruri-chan, thank you for providing us with such a nice camper.
This year's club camping trip is going to be amazing!
Well, I'm only doing my part to help out with the Crystal Club.
Wakana, what kind of swimsuit did you bring?
Huh?
Just the one I normally wear at school.
That one? That's so plain.
Alma-san?
What?
Your face is flushed.
Ah, it's not like I'm...
Ojou-sama.
All preparations for our arrival have been completed.
Please enjoy your time during the club camping trip.
A camping trip with Alma-san...
We'll be arriving at our destination soon.
Okay!
This is the place where you pay respects to the Stone Gods.
A Mirror in Kagami's Heart
This temple is known by all rock lovers.
Well, Wakana has been dying to come here.
I figured it'd be something like that.
The biggest attraction is a gigantic rock!
With that, take a look!
That mountain over there!
Legend has it that the pyramid was constructed long ago to worship the stone gods.
Yeah, right.
I hope there's some truth to that.
It shows that there are people all over the world with a love of rocks deep in their hearts!
Well, it's not like the Egyptians built the pyramids because they loved rocks or anything.
A pyramid, huh?
Now that I think about it, it does look like one.
Alma-san?
Ah, it's nothing.
Take this!
Stop that! It's cold!
It feels good.
Stop it!
This one is so cute!
This one, too!
There are so many great ones here.
I can't stop!
I bet there are even more over there...
Wow!
Tandoji, is the fire ready?
How's this?
Can you sense anything?
Definitely; there's no mistaking it.
Like you said before, it's in this area.
Tandoji!
What are you doing?
C'mon, Ruri! Play with us.
Yeah, let's go!
You sense a Darkstone?
Here I go.
Are you sure?
As I was looking around here, I could feel it.
This world has held Darkstones long before humans realised they were ever here.
The Darkstone around here must be really old.
I still don't know how powerful it is, though.
Tandoji-kun, do you have a moment?
Hey!
So what's this?
I found this place while I was searching for rocks.
This might be the entrance to the legendary pyramid!
Eh? Seriously?
What do you think?
It's here.
This is probably the place.
All right! Why don't we go in?
Eh? For real?
Wait. It'll be dangerous if we go in unprepared.
Eh? But it'll only be for a peek.
The meat will be done soon.
Why don't we save this until after we eat?
Do you really think you'll be fine alone?
I'm just going to check the place out.
If it becomes too dangerous, I'll come straight back.
Ojou-sama, please stay here; enjoy yourself.
I'll be going with him, so there's no need to worry.
This time, he's got the latest equipment from R&D.
The Corundum Laser Cannon.
It can only be fired once, but it is guaranteed to finish the job.
Pay attention to your surroundings before you fire, okay?
If you don't pay attention, you'll cause the entire cave to collapse.
Only an amateur like you would do something like that.
What'd you say?
I don't really trust you with looking after Ojou-sama.
But it can't be helped this time.
Guard Ojou-sama and the other club members with your life!
You don't need to tell me that; I know.
If I find a single scratch on Ojou-sama when I get back, you'll regret it!
Same goes for you. Don't get lost in there.
Soil composition, topographical geography, magnetic and gravimetric surveys:
Analysis at 58%.
Verifying current location: 157 metres from the entrance. Holding outstanding communication line.
Kagami-san, can you hear me?
I can hear you.
Commence scan.
Understood. Commencing scan protocol.
We've still got a long way to go.
The Darkstone must be deep in there.
These stones have been worked by hand.
It seems this isn't a natural cave.
Could it really be an ancient pyramid?
Maybe it would have been better if we brought Alma along?
If we did that, Ojou-sama's camp-site would have been vulnerable.
Don't you think you're being a little too heroic here?
Comes with the job.
You think you're so cool. I always think you're a little too-
What is it?
It's here.
Darkstone confirmed!
Engaging combat.
Hot! Hot!
Delicious!
This really is good.
Where's Kagami-kun?
Using the restroom?
No, he just had to run some errands for the Aiba family.
I see. That must be annoying.
Was that all? Any sign of the Darkstone?
Most of it's gone, but there's still one left back there.
That must be where the Boss Darkstone is.
He's at the heart of the mountain.
It looks like he's not moving, though.
It seems he's not that stron-
What is this feeling?
Current depth?
58 metres underground.
As of now, thermal readings, magnetic responses and sonic relays are normal.
I guess I'll have to go in myself.
What's going on?!
How surprising!
Are you okay?
It can't be...
Ah, wait! Wait for me!
Calm down. We don't even know if this is the Darkstone or not!
With this timing, it has to be!
W-What happened?
It's the Darkstone!
The power level has significantly changed.
Has it awoken?
Emergency situation!
Ojou-sama and Tandoji-sama have fallen into a massive sinkhole.
They're in the cave now.
What?
Currently, we're trying to trace Ojou-sama's-
Operator! Respond!
I'm going to find Ojou-sama.
Onigawara, can you tell me her location?
Probably.
But I have a bad feeling about this.
Damn it, Tandoji.
What the heck were you thinking?
Aiba-san?
Where are you?
Hey!
What the...?
You don't need to tell me that; I know.
Damn it. What the heck am I doing?
What was that just now?
It sure shocked me.
To be safe, let's take shelter.
Where're Tandoji-kun and the others?
They're in good care, so please don't worry.
Maintain the emergency situation.
Prioritise the search for Ojou-sama.
Stay on hold for a response from Kagami-san.
Anything from Kagami-san?
The link has been disconnected.
There's a strong magnetic field emanating from the mountain's core.
We believe it's blocking our signals.
Analysis of the energy source complete.
What is this?
We have confirmed a strong magnetic field is coming from the mountain.
It's taken the shape of a pyramid.
The field's irregular energy is disrupting our sensors.
There's an enormous amount of energy emanating from the mountain's core.
The whole mountain must be concentrating the Darkstone's energy.
The pyramid must have been built to amplify the Darkstone's power so people could use it.
This is probably the same Darkstone.
So ancient people were amplifying this power to use it for something...
I found her! It's Ruri!
Ojou-sama! Ojou-sama!
Ojou-sama!
Kagami...
Are you injured? Does it hurt anywhere?
I'm fine.
Where's Alma-san?
We know he fell in with you,
but his location is still unknown.
But that's...
Alma-san can't transform without me!
Let's start looking for him immediately.
This mountain is...
The entrance!
The Darkstone?
Most likely.
But don't worry.
I won't let anything get to you.
Get away!
Damn it! These guys are so annoying!
I can feel it.
It's much more stronger than before.
I won't let you hurt Ojou-sama!
Kagami, hurry!
If you use all your power, we can break through the wall.
It's impossible in such a cramped space.
Even if I broke the wall, you'd get caught in the blast, Ojou-sama.
Kagami!
Don't worry about me. Hurry and use the Corundum Laser!
Hurry!
For generations, it has been the duty of the Kagami Family to serve the Aiba family.
You should know that, Makoto.
Yes.
No matter what,
I will protect...
...my Ojou-sama!
Kagami!
Even if I limit the power of the laser, can I still manage to avoid hitting Ojou-sama?
Either way, I only have one shot.
Now is not the time to fail.
Hey, are you there?
What is this?
Ruri and Kagami are right above us!
The Darkstone is trying to eat them!
Alma-san!
Are you there?
Yeah, I'm coming to help you.
Alma-san is also in trouble.
I have to hurry and lend him my power!
Leave it to me!
I can't break this myself.
This suit only has a few minutes left.
I'm going to make a hole for you.
When I do, take the stone from Ojou-sama!
Got it!
But Kagami, where's the gem?
If it's a gem you want,
I have one right here.
Tandoji!
Here it comes!
I will consume your memories.
C'mon!
Alma-san!
And this gem...
I will entrust it to you!
That'll do.
Be careful. They're still inside, so don't-
I know.
Now what?
Give me the power to cut with precision!
Alma-san?
Alma-san!
Wakana, you didn't go swimming?
And you even remembered to bring your school swimsuit.
Right, right.
There were so many great rocks. I couldn't do anything else.
What, you chose rocks over the ocean?
Tandoji, I guess I was mistaken this time.
If you weren't there, I don't think I would've been able to protect Ojou-sama.
It's fine, since nobody got hurt.
Well, besides that... Tandoji!
You said yourself that you could protect Ojou-sama.
As soon as we get back, we'll begin your special training.
We need to make sure you won't make the same mistake again.
So we'll have to shape you up.
Prepare yourself.
Just what is this?
One More Knight