We promise you, we will put down the demonoids!
The Ultimate Magicians!
"Ultimate Magicians"?!
Sorry, I've done it again.
I kind of like it.
Okay, let's go out with a bang. To give the people hope.
Yeah, all right.
And if we want a bang, I know what that calls for.
Ultimate Magicians, move out!
"Wise Man's Grandchild"
"Kingdom of Sweed"
A red signal flare from the border!
They're signaling a demonoid attack!
Alert the castle! Evacuate all the civilians!
Sir!
I see them! It's a group of demonoids!
They number...
...roughly a hundred!
Did you say a hundred demonoids?
All personnel, man your stations!
--Deploy the defensive magic gear! --Sir!
Send a request for aid from Earlsheid immediately.
Sir!
But how many days will it take for the request to be delivered
and reinforcements to arrive?
All personnel, guard these walls with your lives!
Don't let any harm come to the civilians!
Destroy that wall!
Activate magic gear!
Tch, a magic barrier, eh?
Even so...
I have to say, though, "Ultimate Magicians"?
Nah...
I think that's a fine team name.
You told me to think something up on the spot!
Let me remind you, you're one of those team members, too.
It actually is a good name. I like it.
It's probably gotten around to the whole kingdom by now.
I guess we're stuck with it.
Shin, we're just about to the border.
Huh? Already?
It would have taken us days to reach here by carriage.
It's good that we got here quickly.
Shin's defensive magic gear may be good, but it isn't indestructible.
You had me make that many of them, and then you lent them to Sweed?
Demonoids... When I think about how we're finally facing them,
it gives me the jitters.
Oh, Maria, you're stronger than the demonoids now, so don't worry.
What am I supposed to do with that?
Sizilien, I'd rather have you looking after the wounded than fighting.
Very well.
The rest of you, pair up and take down demonoids!
--Roger! --Roger!
Mark, I'll back you up the best that I can, so don't do anything crazy.
Yeah. I trust you.
Everyone around me is all kissy-faced!
Our boys are all caught up in the joys of a fulfilled life.
They sure are.
Thor and Julius, are you the only ones who are unattached?
I have a fiancée.
I have an intended, as well.
Damn it! Just you wait, demonoids!
You're gonna get the full brunt of my frustration!
Hmm. Well, I guess her jitters have been alleviated, at least.
That's enough joking around.
The Kingdom of Sweed is coming into view.
Come on, come on!
Keep running, or you'll get hit!
Mama!
Please! Don't do this!
Huh? No more follow-the-leader?
Then I think it's time we kill-- Bleah!
Bleah?
Wha--?
Shin, please don't lead off with something so reckless.
Sorry, but I just couldn't stand it anymore.
Why, you! Do you even know what you've done?!
I could ask the same thing of you.
Ha! You look like you can handle yourself somewhat,
but don't go thinking that a mere human like you can take on us demonoids!
Wh-What...
...is that...?
How does it feel to be taken down by a mere human?
Thor!
All done.
Good job.
Are you all right?
Y-Yes.
Who are you people?
We're reinforcements from the Kingdom of Earlsheid.
Come on, while there's still time.
Right.
Attention, people of Sweed!
I am the prince of the Kingdom of Earlsheid, August von Earlsheid!
We have acquired the power it takes to bring down the demonoids,
and have come to your land!
You can rest assured. We will work with your royal guards
to drive back the demonoids!
And as for you, demonoids, abandon hope!
We have the hero who defeats demonoids, Shin Wolford, on our side!
Do not believe you have even the slightest chance of winning!
Ha!
"King Sweed"
His Highness, Prince August and the new hero?
Sizilien, you tend to the wounded at the aid station.
Right. I'll save as many as I can.
Please do.
Shin, please be careful, okay?
Yeah. You, too.
Shin Wolford, let's have a look at just how powerful you are.
Search magic!
Extend!
Found one! Let's go, Lyn!
Mm-hmm.
That was pathetic by any standard.
Huh?
What's this? Little girls?
Huh? Little girls?!
Ah, so you're the ones the prince was talking about?
A couple of kids? You're a waste of my time.
What, do you want me to come play house with you?
Kids? Play house?
Yeah, why don't we have a real fun time--
Watch it, Lyn!
This is no time for you to get worked up.
You get sloppy when you're too excited. We're dealing with demonoids.
Y-You're right. Sorry. I've calmed down now.
Mm-hmm, I'll fight more level-headed.
He's already defeated.
Huh?!
I mixed in some sand with high-pressure water.
He may have been a demonoid, but that's pretty hardcore.
I'm fine with that.
The guy was a demonoid. He may have been human once, but not anymore.
That's true, but... That is true, but...
They're demons. Mm-mm,
they're aware of what they're doing,
and since they're killing for the fun of it, they're even nastier.
Even now, others are falling prey to them.
Alice, get your head on straight.
Mm-hmm.
Take that! And that!
I won't... I won't let you...
You won't let us...
...what?!
With this much power, I have nothing to fear!
If you're not going to fight me, then I'll have to bring the fight to you.
Huh?
What do you think you're doing?!
A couple of kid girls?
Why do you all call me that? I am not a child!
You're just a kid! What is this?!
You snapped pretty hard there.
Stay with us! One of our friends will treat you at the aid station.
As pathetic as it might be, I'm okay with that. I owe you my life.
I'll be fine. I can make it there on my own. Thanks.
He seemed a little embarrassed.
The fact remains that we saved him.
And there are still a lot more demonoids.
All right, let's go defeat them and save Sweed!
I'll race you to see who can hunt down the most.
Ah! No fair! Wait up!
Indeed.
Nice little items you have there, don't you?
Oh, no you don't!
Hey! You're out of here!
I doubt this will be much of a conversation,
but are you doing this on Schtrom's orders?
I have no intention of chatting with you!
Is this the best you demonoids have?
You bastard!
I may be a demonoid, but apparently, that doesn't mean I can't be killed.
I thought that with a hundred of us, we could easily take over this country.
From what I can see, you're former commoners from the empire, right?
How could you do something this terrible?!
That's a stupid question. It's because we're demonoids.
That's your response?
After being oppressed by the nobility and having everything taken from us,
all we commoners could do was hate, hate, hate!
Once we became demonoids, we just erupted, and we won't stop!
We're disgusted by others who live in peace and comfort behind walls!
Be that as it may,
it doesn't make it right for you to kill those who aren't even involved!
I swear, we will put a stop to you, right here!
Go ahead and try it.
Hey, what's the matter, fellows? Nowhere left to run?
These are the brave warriors of the kingdom?
What is this?
Wha--?!
Why, you!
Oh my, you saw me?
You're the one who did this?!
This isn't happening...
This really does cut quite well.
Found them.
We're the first to get to their aid station.
The place is full of weak humans.
Yo!
Y-You're not getting past me!
He's scared to death, isn't he?
His head is mine!
Hey, no fair!
Olivia!
I'll keep you safe, Mark!
Why, you!
Yahoo!
I'll keep you safe, Olivia!
You...! You're not a swordsman...?
I never said I was a swordsman!
Lady Sizilien, please, help my child!
Right!
Please give first priority to those who are hurt the worst!
You bastard!
What's the matter?! Is this the best you've got, demonoids?!
Anyone who wants to tangle, bring it on!
What's this guy's deal?
We can't let ourselves be beaten by a human!
We are demonoids! We overthrow nations, and someday, the world!
You're dreaming way above your weight class.
Shin Wolford... Where is he getting the force of his magic? His moves?
He gave me a pretty good thrashing.
Find his weakness?
Does he even have one?
Your Highness, it looks like we've just about finished this area up.
Yeah, but don't let your guard--
You've really done a number on us, huh?
You just never learn, do you?
That voice--so, you're the great Prince Earlsheid, are you?
That's right. I've come to put every last one of you down.
You sound pretty sure of yourself. I'm sorry, but I'm taking your head with me.
Once I claim the leader's head, the rest of you will turn tail and run.
Unfortunately for you, the...
...Ultimate Magicians' leader is not me.
What are you laughing at?
What about you? Are you the demonoids' leader?
Huh? What if I am?
Once I pound your head in, it will dampen the others' will to fight.
Go ahead and try it!
It will take more than bringing down the empire to satisfy my anger!
I'll kill every last one of you!
Is that the source of your power?
No matter, you'll still be defeated.
Go ahead and attack me as hard as you like!
I'll tear you apart!
Your Highness, you don't have much room to talk about Shin.
Remember your position!
A sneak attack, eh? You fight dirty, girly.
I like you. I, Fabro, would be willing to make you my woman.
While I am looking for a boyfriend, you're not him.
What do you know? You are attractive to someone, aren't you?
Now cut that out!
I was hoping we might have a good time together, but what a shame!
That didn't feel right.
You don't hold back against girls?!
If it weren't for this battle uniform, my bones would be shattered.
Whoa!
Messina!
I'm all right!
No problem.
Huh? Your clothing has been rigged somehow.
Still,
your cheek is bruised.
What if I go after somewhere not covered by your clothing?!
Why don't you try it and see? That is, if you can get close enough!
You're unharmed?!
Is that... magic gear?!
It looked pretty useful, so I borrowed it.
Though I had to kill the guy I borrowed it from.
It couldn't be! Is that...?
Yeah, it is.
Shin's magic-powered barrier.
Huh? Where's all that fight you had a moment ago?
Come on and hit me with that magic of yours!
That won't work!
Th-These guys are launching all this lethal magic without letting up!
Can this thing really withstand it all?
Wh-What?!
You didn't know? If you lack concentration,
your magic gear becomes inoperable.
You little brat!
How... could I...
Way to pick up on my intent, Messina.
Shin and Master Merlin did train me pretty hard, after all.
If they'd been born...
...in Earlsheid, instead of the empire...
But there's nothing we can do about that now.
It looks like the fighting is coming to an end.
I guess we won't need to be called upon.
I think we can congratulate them on a job well done.
What is going on here? It's not just Shin Wolford, but the others, too.
It's only a matter of time before we're wiped out.
No, there's still time. Our best course of action is...
I did not anticipate this development.
The plan was to draw Shin Wolford out and gauge his strength,
but with power that far off the scale,
I'm going to need to reevaluate my appraisal of him.
They may be disposable pawns,
but it's a shame to let all those demonoids be exterminated.
It would be asking too much to have Lawrence get them to retreat all alone.
So could I ask this favor of you,
Miria?
The demonoids' attack has been stopped, but do not lower your guard!
Sir!
What was that?!
Bring it on,
humans.
Well, well...
I told you not to get involved. This is terrible, Zest.
How could you start something this much fun without telling me?