One More Knight
Did we catch Zero?
Right now, Arakune is in pursuit.
We need to fix up the Cyclops.
Certainly.
The purer the user's gem is, the better the performance.
But using higher-ranked gems would mean...
...we'd have to ask for one of theirs.
No, we don't have a need for them yet.
Now, then, it's time for your treatment...
Without these treatments, you'll turn into a monster.
You'll experience some pain, but try to endure it.
All right. Begin, please.
Fei!
You...
Sorry.
The serum from my blood doesn't seem to be effective.
If this continues, you'll end up dying.
But without the serum, you'll end up as a permanent Darkstone.
There's still another way.
I'll get a more powerful serum source...
...from Aiba Ruri.
Please open your textbooks to page 185,
to "The Wealth of Nations", which explains the theory of modern market economy.
In our previous lesson,
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we learned that "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith is one of the most influential books of all time,
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and has revolutionised the economy in modern society.
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What?
In particular, he is famously known for coining the term "The Invisible Hand".
Adam theorised that if people individually engaged in their own endeavours,
Ah, this one.
society wouldn't fall into chaos,
but instead find harmony and prosperity.
I made some for Alma-san, too.
-Ruri
I made some for Alma-san, too.
-Ruri
I made some for Alma-san, too.
-Ruri
I made some for Alma-san, too.
-Ruri
I made some for Alma-san, too.
-Ruri
I made some for Alma-san, too.
-Ruri
I made some for Alma-san, too.
On page 186 of your textbooks, Adam Smith says that the government would not need to...
What's the matter, Tandoji-kun?
Going to the restroom.
You're excused.
What the heck are you doing?
I was going to call out to you, but I thought you might be sleeping.
I was starting to worry, since you weren't returning.
Ah, I was...
You were... doing what?
Too close!
You're just always so close...
...like when we talk.
Really?
Could we at least stay a metre apart when we have a conversation?
Um, Alma-san, do you really prefer to be alone?
Not at all. That's not really the case.
I'm just not used to being close to someone like this.
In that case, you should gain some experience!
For example, I can move in with you for a while.
What?
Just joking.
I understand.
I'll eat lunch alone, then.
Go ahead.
Eh?!
Are you okay with that?
If I eat two lunches worth, I'll get fat!
Well...
This is so troublesome...
Troublesome?!
Is that what you think of me?
No, that's not really what-
I get it. I'll just leave, then.
Um...
I'm leaving!
I'm seriously leaving now!
This has really gotten troublesome.
You've really turned into a beauty!
Polishing these rocks makes me feel like I'm wasting my life away.
That's right.
It's like we're old ladies sipping green tea and staring out at our garden.
But I'll have a companion.
Right, Kagami-kun?
Wait. What are you saying?
Since he'll be the one sitting next to me.
Right, Kagami-kun?
Fine.
There's something troublesome in those smiles.
Troublesome?
Ojou-sama, do you think this stone is polished enough?
Ojou-sama?
Is everything all right?
I was just thinking.
What's this, Kagami-kun? Don't you know how to polish a rock?
If you don't, I'd be happy to teach you.
No, that's...
Oh, yeah. Tandoji-kun isn't here yet, right?
That's right.
Tandoji is so big; when he isn't here, it feels like Kamakura Temple without the giant Buddha statue.
I agree.
President, aren't you worried?
About what?
Tandoji-kun.
Well, he's probably busy with something else.
We should give him some space.
He's probably down at the river collecting rocks again.
He's right. I'm troublesome.
Ojou-sama, it's time we got going.
The board of directors are having their meeting.
Already?
Kagami-kun is leaving already?
I'm deeply sorry.
I guess it can't be helped.
Well, excuse me, then.
Yes.
Hey, Wakana, Kagami-kun left.
Should we follow and go home, as well?
Hey, now...
To be honest, I feel as though the meeting has saved me.
I can't stand polishing rocks every day.
There are many things that I can't stand,
but that's the only thing that has made me doubt the meaning of my existence.
It must have been really bad for you, of all people, to complain.
It was...
...like being tortured.
Ojou-sama?
Am I a troublesome girl?
What?
What?!
That was close. I thought I was gonna get broken in half there.
Are you okay?
Yeah, it's nothing big.
Does it hurt anywhere?
I'm fine.
I'll take you to the hospital right away.
No, I'm fine.
Well, if you're sure...
Ruri! Ruri!
A Darkstone is coming!
You! What are you doing with Ruri-
I assure you I'm fine. Sorry to have jumped out at you.
No, I...
Sorry to have made you worry.
Wait!
How troubling...
She left as if nothing happened.
Ojou-sama? Ojou-sama!
Ojou-sama!!
Yes?
This is an emergency. Locate Ojou-sama immediately!
She's not with you?
I was away talking to someone for a moment, and then she was gone!
At this time, Ojou-sama's phone is out of range.
There's no response from the GPS signals!
What?!
Contact the police headquarters.
Commence emergency procedures!
Understood.
Ojou-sama...
Kenmi-san!
What's wrong?
Aiba Ruri has gone missing!
Ruri-chan?
It's probably Kijima Knight.
There's no mistaking it.
Is the cyclops ready?
It still needs some work.
Hurry it up!
But your body hasn't fully-
Shut up!
If the Aiba Foundation is in trouble, I need to be there to help!
If Knight has captured Ruri-chan,
then he'll probably go for Tandoji-kun next.
That's true.
Get ready to leave immediately.
Can Arakune come, as well?
Yes!
You'll come, right?
Again?
Tandoji! Ojou-sama has disappeared!
This is...
What happened?
I don't know.
Calm down.
I am calm!
What do you mean, she's gone? Wasn't she with you?
I don't know. I left the car for a moment, and...
What about her phone?
It won't respond.
Kagami-san, the search team's preparations are complete.
I understand. I'll be there soon.
I can help out, as well.
Don't come with me.
Why?
If a Darkstone is involved in this, you'll just end up being in the way.
If something happens, I'll call you.
Hey, wait!
This guy...
Maybe he saw something?
I get it. I'll just leave, then.
What will I become if she's not there for me anymore?
I could turn into a Darkstone and not be able to return.
What is wrong with me?
I'm only thinking about myself!
I'm the worst!
Right now, he's my only hope.
Hey, are you alive?
It's no good.
You've come back to life?
Yeah. Where am I?
My house!
Why the hell am I at your house?
Um, don't you remember being cut in half?
Oh, yeah! I sensed a Darkstone coming!
Darkstone? Ruri was kidnapped by a Darkstone?
Kidnapped? Hey, Ruri was really kidnapped?
But I'm asking you that!
We haven't been able to locate Aiba-san for a while now.
That's right...
That feeling was...
No, I can sense it now!
It's Knight!
You say Knight...
Wait. Kijima Knight?
Be careful! He's nearby!
Bastard. You're Kenmi's dog, right?
I'm not a dog.
Stay out of my way!
What was that?
Kenmi-san?
It seems their fighting is evenly matched.
What's going on?
I should be the one fighting, but unfortunately, I'm injured.
My SP is fighting with Kijima right now.
Kijima Knight?
I see. Why didn't I realise it before?
He's the one who kidnapped Ojou-sama!
Don't underestimate me!
He's really starting to get on my nerves.
The Darkstone has disappeared.
Ah, she's back! Here she comes now.
Are you okay?
I guess.
What happened to him?
Ran away.
I see.
It seems the situation has gotten worse.
Ruri-chan will be in terrible danger if we don't rescue her soon.
He must be planning to use her as a serum source.
Serum source?
With the serum, he'll be able to maintain his sanity, even when he's a Darkstone.
But in order to keep producing serum, he'll have to keep Ruri-chan captive.
That's...
Alma-kun, you must also be worried about yourself since she's gone.
But you don't have to worry.
I have some serum back at the lab.
If you ever need it, you can come and have some.
Are you saying that Aiba-san isn't coming back?
No, of course not.
We will try everything we can to get her back.
You got it on him as we planned, right?
For now.
What does that mean?
We've placed a transmitter on him.
We should be able to follow him now.
I understand.
Aiba-san.
Blood...
I need fresh blood...
The True Lightstone and Darkstone.