Hey, it's been a while! It's me, your mom!
Hey! What are you doing here?
You and Dad got divorced, so what are you doing here?
We're going to play this.
No way in hell am I playing a game with you!
By the way, we can't leave the game unless we become close.
Now, let's have a fun adventure together, Genya!
Don't call me that!
Mom, I'll keep them busy, so can you—
Enemies and hot guys will kneel before my power!
Hey!
Adventurer's Guild
- I'm done! - Done with what?
It's not going well, I know, but I'm trying my best—
Like hell you are! You're just screwing around!
I've had enough!
Was I asleep? Why?
You fell asleep because of Ms. Mama's lap!
You don't have to say it like a famous saying.
You were all stressed out, huh?
Well? Are you okay now?
There's drool on your mouth, young lady.
Can you really meet your mother again if you're being so lazy?
Okay, if that's what you want...
I can use you as an example of how I'm feeling.
Bara la Magia bel mirale...
Morte!
Death
You idiot! That's...
Kids Are Kids and Parents Are Parents but Also Human Beings, and It Takes All Kinds, but They Get Through It Together, Right?
A coffin appeared out of nowhere.
Unbelievably, inside was...
I guess we should bring her back.
Spara la Magia pel mirale...
Revival
Rianimato!
I knew that when I opened my eyes again,
I had faith that I would see your smiling faces.
But I inform you that I would've rather been revived after the branch impaling me was dealt with...
Welcome back!
I told them that the Empress is my mom.
So now my mom and I are going to have a family meeting, by force, if necessary.
Then as your guide, I, Shiraaaase, shall infoooorm you about some additional facts about her.
Indeed, I shall infoooorm you.
For my name is Shirase.
Nothing throws you off your game, does it?
First, the Empress of Night is actually Wise's mother.
Her real name is Kazuno.
A test player who's gone out of control and started pursuing her own disgusting hobbies.
She's an embarrassment to our family!
Like Wise, she's a sage.
Her starting bonus was a book of spells that allows her to use any magic in the game.
Wise, you had a rough time, too, huh?
I sure did!
There was nothing for me to do during a fight!
I know! I know exactly what you're saying!
Kazuno also managed to save an immense amount of SP,
and learn the cast cancel skill.
Also, she seems to have an invincible defense skill, which isn't part of the game.
Do you mean a cheat?
A cheat?
Basically, something that's unfair and against the rules.
She's likely using some kind of cheating tool that she acquired from the outside.
In addition to her invincibility, she's also forcing the NPCs to do things they weren't designed to do.
I knew she was up to something she wasn't telling me about...
My mom is so dumb.
Illegal actions like this are harshly penalized.
The fine could stretch into the hundreds of millions of yen!
A fine in the hundreds of millions of yen?
This is worse than I thought, but we can still do something, right?
Since you're in the game, why not do something within the game's rules?
Do you mean...
If you can bring this incident to a heartwarming conclusion,
one that brings the two of you closer together,
I can write the report in a way that'll look good to my superiors.
So...
So us three are participating in Wise's family's quest and clearing it.
Is that okay, Wise?
Of course!
I'll do my best, too!
That's right. It's best to resolve this with words, but since we're up against Wise's mother...
Let's have Porter get some items ready, just in case.
Right!
And Mom...
It feels kind of inappropriate to get involved in another family's issues...
But I think it's time to get nosy!
With Mommy's maximum firepower!
This is a heartwarming scene, so I won't say anything.
So that's our plan, Shirase.
Understood.
Then, using the forbidden power hidden with me,
I will guide you to the Empress.
The operations team has just informed me that she's currently opened another window
and is illegally rewriting the system.
which leaves me with but one choice...
Activating special authority!
Unbelievably powerful ultimate magic!
BA-N-HAM-MER!
Admin Intervention
What a terrifying ultimate spell!
Oh my!
Here she comes!
Well, hello there.
What the hell is wrong with her?
C-Calm down, Wise!
I don't want that to be my mom!
You're always such an annoyance.
Hey, let's talk first!
Furulso di Lava!
So she doesn't even want to talk, huh?
If that's how it's going to be...
Spara la Magia bel mirale...
Blizzard
Viento nieve!
Also, Gyattsuo Gulmo!
Glacier
Oh my. Then...
She's controlling the in-game objects?
Damn! Not good if we're in the middle of a forest!
Leave it to Mommy!
No matter how many there are, I can attack them all!
I'm so glad you have multi-target attacks!
Porter, stay close to Mom!
O-Okay!
Shirase, you...
Huh?
I'll revive her when I can!
Mom! Porter!
I can't destroy it? Why?
Too bad!
They were destructible until now, but it looks like the bug was patched!
They won't be getting out!
What?
Hey, Mom! What is all this stuff?
No idea.
There was a present in my item storage with no sender name on it,
so I opened it and this room appeared.
You've come this far, so don't play dumb!
It's the truth, though.
I also know that any wish I make here comes true.
Wh-What the hell? That doesn't make sense.
Does that mean this room is the cheating tool that the Empress is using?
In other words, we're inside a program?
Come forth!
Cornelio! Orecchio! Tifone!
I got them in this room, too!
With this room, I can rule over this world, as well as the real world!
What is she talking about? She's nuts!
I asked, just to try, and I received an answer that it was possible!
For example, if I wished for a country's top-secret documents and got them,
how much do you think they'd pay to get them back?
That's going too far!
Knock this off!
Knock it off?
That's my line!
You know, I seriously hoped we could use this game to fix things between us.
But then you...
I did what?
You don't remember what you did?
That was...
Wise...
Sure, maybe a few things I said were a bit too much, but...
I never should've had a child.
Children are the worst.
They're selfish, always causing problems,
and all they do is rob their parent's peace and freedom.
- Wait... - So you know, Genya...
Wait! Wait, mom! I apologize!
So let's give it another try—
No, I'm done. I don't need you!
Wise!
Hey, why are you being like this? And you call yourself a mother?
You're just like her, aren't you?
You don't respect your parents.
You just say and do whatever you want.
I admit it. I'm the same.
All kids are like that.
But my mom never said the things you did.
I'm aware I'm selfish.
But that's what kids are like.
In my head, I know I don't mean them,
but the words just come out on their own.
And I can't control them.
So would you please forgive her?
Forgive your child!
I know she didn't mean everything she said.
So please, don't abandon your child.
Did you really think it'd be that easy?
Of course it wouldn't be.
Lusche de la Danatione!
This is a hammer of rage!
All mothers are angry!
A kid is just a ball and chain! A thing to take away your freedom!
That's all!
This is the end for you!
Begone, meddlesome kids!
Wh-What?
Mom?
I've never forgotten for an instant the moment my child was born.
The moment I realized that I was truly willing to die for him.
The day he first smiled.
The day he first called me "Mommy."
I could never forget...
Because I'm a mother.
How could anybody forget that joy?
How could anyone not want the bond between a mother and child,
the irreplaceable connection that only they have?
I can't understand it.
I even feel angry at it.
And sad, too.
But I believe...
That if you're a mother, you'll remember, right?
No, I'll make you remember.
For the sake of your child, Wise, I'll do whatever it takes!
I appreciate the offer, but I'll pass.
I'm the only one necessary in this world.
For I have the power to make everything go my way!
Then I'll destroy the strength you're so proud of with the power that you've ignored.
Then you'll realize, won't you?
You think you can?
Of course I can!
I have a son that I'm very proud of!
Right, Ma-kun?
Mom...
I'm sorry for always so selfish.
And...
Thank you!
I'm glad you're my mother.
Yes. You're welcome!
It's like something out of a bad family movie.
Ma-kun, Mommy will do her best!
Bariela!
She hurt me?
I'm not done yet!
What? Don't you think you get a few too many attacks?
You're insane!
My mom's really amazing, after all. She's so strong!
But I have this!
That veil looks like some kind of defense magic.
- Which means... - Masato, use this!
Alright! Good job, Porter!
Wh-What?
Your face looks just like your daughter's!
And just like Wise, you can't protect against magic sealing!
- Now, Mom! Let's go! - Right!
Enough of this!
You're a mother, so you must understand!
You know how it feels to have a child take over your life!
It has to frustrate you!
Of course, the feelings you speak of are within me.
- Then— - But I think...
What you feel when dealing with your children
is a treasure that only a parent can ever have, that you can only make in that moment!
What are you...
So I'll accept everything about my child. I'll embrace it all!
I won't abandon them, no matter what!
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
That's just a fantasy! That's not how it goes in reality!
Kids are selfish, obnoxious little brats who ruin your life!
I'm not done!
Spara la Magia pel mirale...
Explosion
Bomba Fiama!
And then, Indeboleat!
Weakening
Genya, you...
It's over, Mom!
Just take the hit and calm down!
I will not!
Ma-kun!
Leave any airborne enemies to me!
Mom, finish it!
Please remember that you're a mom, too!
No...
I lost?
Genya?
No matter what you say to me, I could never hate you.
Because I'm your daughter!
I'm sorry, mom. I want to make up with you!
Good work, Mom.
Yes, you too.
U-Um, me too!
This really is the worst! Knock it off already!
Who cares? It's just a game. Let me have my fun.
This is what happens when I let you have your fun!
You caused problems for everybody!
And what was that? Furniture made of hot guys? That's so dumb!
Would you shut up already? You've always been like that!
Ever since you popped out from between my legs it's just been "Blah! blah! blah!" from you!
D-Don't talk about me popping out from between your legs!
Well, you did!
Well, we went from a heartwarming scene to a full-on brawl.
They say you have to be friends to fight!
Well, I'm going to have lots of questions for her after this.
As long as they're not troubling anyone else, I'll allow it.
That's one way for a mother and child to be, huh?
You stupid girl! I'll make that flat chest even flatter!
I'll kick your ass for the genes you gave me!
Village
And I'm not flat!
You know, Wise...
What?
Why are you here?
What kind of question is that?
Are you trying to say I'm in the way?
I mean if you two are close enough to fight like that, then you cleared the game, right?
Kazuno already logged out, right?
Well, yeah. But you know... I think I could stay here a little more.
Why?
Wh-Why?
Oh my, could it be?
Your party needs me anyway, you know!
I'm an incredible sage!
One whose magic gets sealed—
I get it! I'll raise my resistance!
Okay then.
Let's get back to it!
Ping-pon-pan-pong!
Good morning, everyone.
I inform you that it's me, Shirase, the girl who's always in your hearts.
- There she is. - Thank you for all your help with the quest.
Now I'm informing you that I'd like you to do something else for me.
Another quest?
To tell the truth, I'm hoping to have you deal with all the problems
that the GM's can't by calling them all "quests."
You didn't need to inform of us what you were planning...
Now, to inform you of your next destination!
Isn't that amazing?
Next time I'll do something amazing!
Okay, everybody, on to our next qu—
Let's go on to our next quest and have a great time!
Mom, I wanted to say that.
I'm the hero, and the leader. We clear on that?
O-Of course. I'm sorry.
Well, it's fine.
Why are you crying?
Because you're so kind...
You're really talking to me now.
I'm so happy!
You don't need to cry though, right?
Yeah, it's probably weird for Mommy to be crying all of a sudden, huh?
Yeah, really...
I don't get mothers...
You don't need to.
As long as you think of me as your mother, that's enough.
Is that how it works?
It is.
Bright!
Okay, let's go!
Time for more adventures with Mommy!
Ma-kun, you follow Mommy, too!
Okay, don't get too excited, Mom.
Question: If you went on an adventure with your mom, would you become closer?
Maybe, I guess?
I'm not sure, though.
This is a Territory for Children, Filled With Hopes and Dreams. For Children. That's the Important Part!
And tomorrow, let's happily go to school with your mother, okay?