Aura. Mare.
This is where we part ways.
After we separate, begin scouting the area for enemies.
Yes. Yes.
But if the number of enemies outnumber you,
retreat to Nazarick immediately.
I understand.
Listen, make sure to retreat.
That's also an important part of my plans.
Also, the Depiction of Nature and Society
and Avarice and Selfless are world items treasured by Nazarick.
They must never be taken from us.
Depending on the situation, they are more important than your lives.
Yes! Yes!
Well. I used magic to confirm it,
but the owner of the world item that's controlling Shalltear isn't here.
What's going on?
Where did the answer go? Search for it
Where's my soul?
It's like a fear, just like a nightmare
Even when I wake, all I've got is bones
I'm in a panic? Get out, hurry
Oh, there're mysteries and miseries
Dead or alive, I'm being swayed by the line between them
If I wander, right to left to hell
Invitation to loneliness, withdrawal of emotion
I dance 1, 2, 3 steps on this dark stage
Raise your flag, march on, fight
My hand reaches for the mask's edge, but only my bones resound
Wars and swords, tears and blood
I suddenly find myself laughing at the overflowing power
Where is the answer? Search for it
Where's my soul? Where's my heart?
I'm getting swallowed up by reality
Don't hesitate, go this way
I don't know, I don't care
Even if I'm moving an imitation
I just have to live on in this world
Ah, the sadness of loss aches once again
Misery-World
I've returned.
So? May I ask what is going on?
All the words I exchanged with Lord Ains
have been communicated to everyone in the message I sent.
Why did you let Lord Ains go alone?
Lord Ains made the decision.
And we must obey...
Why did you allow such a thing?!
If it's a trap, we could have just sent our minions in as a decoy.
We could overtake any enemies lying in wait if all the guardians fought.
I believe that Lord Ains was lying.
I cannot begin to guess his profound reasons,
but I am sure you noticed it, too!
Yes, it is as you say.
Then, why did you let Lord Ains go?!
When Lord Ains went to E-Rantel,
you objected his refusal of a guardian so vehemently!
Why did you concede to his wishes this time?!
Lord Ains said he wanted to defeat Shalltear himself.
What?!
I promise you.
I will defeat Shalltear and return to this place.
I felt true determination from him.
As a woman...
It may have been irreverent of me,
but when the man I love is that determined to fulfill his will,
I just couldn't continue arguing with him.
And, Lord Ains promised me that he would return to this place.
So you based your decision not on logic, but emotion.
Lord Ains is the last supreme being that stayed behind!
It is our role to eliminate any danger that may befall him.
Even if he rebukes us afterwards or claims our lives,
we must take action!
Where are you going?
It's obvious. I will have my subordinates...
I see.
So this is why you ordered me here immediately after my return, Albedo!
That's right.
How foolish!
If Lord Ains perishes, how will you take responsibility?!
Lord Ains is the last master we can pledge our loyalty to!
Lord Ains will return.
How can you be so sure?!
Believe in your master.
That is also one of our roles as their creations.
If...
If something happens to Lord Ains,
I will have you step down from your position as supervisor!
Step down from a position she was placed in by the supreme beings?
Demiurge. That is blasphemy!
Fine.
So, Cocytus.
What do you believe are the odds of Lord Ains being victorious?
Three to seven. Three being in Lord Ains' favor.
What?!
I see.
Then let's watch attentively
as Lord Ains beats the odds and wins victoriously.
Shit!
I wanted to spread the name of Ains Ooal Gown to search for my allies.
I planned to do whatever it took.
However, I moved quietly so I could avoid unnecessary fighting.
So how did it come to this?
I don't know who did this, but I'll be sure to destroy them.
I'll make sure they deeply regret their own folly.
Don't think that things will end like this
after starting a fight with Ains Ooal Gown!
I'm so stupid.
I know there are better ways of handling this.
Aura and Mare seem to be convinced,
but I'm sure Albedo saw through my lie.
Even so...
Don't you think this is a huge gamble as well, Shalltear?
I don't even know if we can be resurrected like in Yggdrasil,
but I'm going to start a battle with our lives on the line.
Even so...
I will kill Shalltear!
I don't want to see you guys killing each other.
And...
I am Ains Ooal Gown!
And this name cannot ever know defeat!
Body of Effulgent Beryl!
As I thought.
Unless I unleash an actual attack, you won't go into to battle mode.
Just like in games!
Then, Shalltear.
Sorry, but I'll have you wait a bit before we engage.
Fly.
Bless of Magic Caster.
Infinity Wall.
Magic Ward, Holy.
Life Essence.
Greater Full Potential.
Freedom.
False Data, Life.
See Through.
Paranormal Intuition.
Greater Resistance.
Mantle of Chaos.
Indomitability.
Sensor Boost.
Greater Luck.
Magic Boost.
Draconic Power.
Greater Hardening.
Heavenly Aura.
Absorption.
Penetrate Up.
Greater Magic Shield.
Mana Essence.
Triplet Maximize Magic, Explode Mine.
Triplet Magic, Greater Magic Seal.
Triplet Maximize Boosted Magic, Magic Arrow.
Now, let's begin!
What's that?
I-It's probably super tier magic.
That's a spell that surpasses tenth tier magic, right?
He's going to use super tier magic from the beginning?
It should be closer to a skill than a magic spell.
To use a super tier spell that does not use MP,
but cannot be cast again, first is a bold tactic.
Perhaps he wants to bring down Shalltear's HP as quickly as possible.
Still no enemies. Or are they still watching?
This should be a good chance to attack...
Goodness, I really have no idea what's going on.
Big Brother Momonga! I'm setting the time!
Bukubuku Chagama-san...
I wonder why I can't mute the voice on this watch.
I will borrow some strength from all of you.
Well, let's go.
Super Tier Magic, Fallen Down!
Lord Ains!
That really hurt!
It wasn't much of a present, but did you like it, Shalltear?
Wonderful!
I have to kill such a powerful man as Lord Ains!
Hey, why do you still address me as "Lord"?
That is obvious.
A supreme being such as yourself can only be addressed as Lord Ains.
Who is your master now?
My master...
Why am I fighting you, Lord Ains?
No, that's not it.
Because I was attacked?
I must use all my strength to counter and destroy if I am attacked?
Why?
I don't really understand, but now that I've been attacked
I must destroy you, Lord Ains.
I see. I understand.
Your current state, that is.
Oh, my.
What is the matter, Lord Ains?
Will you be able to beat me like that?
Ains Ooal Gown does not know defeat.
Shalltear, you will bow down before me!
How terrifying!
Watch out.
Sorry, Shalltear.
Triplet Maximize Magic, Explode Mine is cast there.
Maximize Magic, Gravity Maelstrom!
Wall of Stone!
Maximize Magic, Hold of Rib!
Shalltear, I forgot to mention this.
I prepared various traps in the area.
Why don't you just flap your wings over to me?
Lord Ains, I will not be provoked so easily.
You've trapped the air as well, haven't you?
Was it that obvious?
Yes, quite obvious.
Of course I didn't.
That was the only mine spell I cast.
I don't have enough MP to cast spells that may not give results.
I wonder how much I'll be able to damage her before I run out of MP.
As expected of Lord Ains.
Attacking straight on will not let me close our distance.
However, as a magic caster, Lord Ains' strength only exists with MP.
If I can extinguish his MP,
he won't stand a chance against me, who can fight on HP alone.
This Pipette Lance
heals my wounds in response to the amount of damage I deal the enemy.
Because of that,
Lord Ains cannot summon a creature to fight on the frontlines.
He knows that weak monsters will only feed the Pipette Lance.
Oh, poor Lord Ains.
He has to fight me all alone!
However...
Mana Essence!
He has so much MP.
How did he obtain such power?
However, since Lord Ains specializes in necromancy
he cannot become an unbeatable force for me.
It bothers me that he isn't wearing his normal god level items,
but a staring match will get us nowhere.
First, I should heal to prepare for an extended battle.
Regenerate!
I won't allow you time to recover!
Maximize Magic, Gravity Maelstrom!
Greater Teleportation!
Delay Teleportation?!
Drifting Master Mine!
Not good enough!
Maximize Magic, Astral Smite!
Maximize Magic, Thousand Bone Lance!
Greater Teleportation!
I won't let you escape!
Negative Impact Shield!
What?!
Lord Ains, did you know I had a skill like this?
Oh? I've never seen it before.
I wonder how long you can play tough, Lord Ains.
This is called Purifying Lance.
A skill that summons an object.
As expected of a holy element weapon for use against magic users!
Looks like this is really effective against you!
Don't underestimate me!
Maximize Magic, Reality Slash!
That's not normal recovery magic. What did you do?!
Don't be so surprised, Lord Ains.
This is another skill.
Please do not think I'm cheating.
Lord Peroroncino gave me this power.
Perhaps this is proof that he is superior to you?
It sounds like you really feel that way on the inside.
Huh?
Let's do this, Shalltear.
No matter what skills you have, know my magic is superior!
A shoot-out, Lord Ains?
If so, I won't lose.
Though there are limits to how many times I can use these skills!
Maximize Magic, Reality Slash!
Purifying Lance!
You must have used a lot of your MP, Lord Ains.
Though I've pretty much used up my skills, I still have MP.
How about this?!
Maximize Magic, Vermillion Nova!
Triplet Maximize Magic, Call Greater Thunder!
Fire-based attacks don't work?
Lord Ains, it looks like you have taken measures against fire.
Compensating for your weaknesses is part of the basics.
But, it should be impossible
to prepare countermeasures for all elemental weaknesses completely.
Then, I should stick with the element he is most weak against.
Maximize Magic, Brilliant Radiance!
Maximize Magic, True Dark!
That's your weakness, Lord Ains!
Cocytus! What is the meaning of this?!
For the undead Lord Ains, the holy element is a deadly weakness.
Since his equipment focuses on fire protection,
it is impossible for him to guard himself completely against it.
I used holy magic one after another, but Lord Ains still
far surpasses me in a battle of magic.
Though it looks like I was able to lower his MP quite a bit.
Body of Effulgent Beryl!
Defense magic?
But, that's a good idea.
I'll be physically attacking from here on out!
This is such a disadvantageous fight for me.
Huh? Lord Ains?
Then, why do you not retreat?
Well, that's a good point.
It's just... I'm very selfish, Shalltear.
I don't want to run away.
Perhaps no one would understand,
but right now I feel fulfilled as guild leader.
I wonder why?
I...
Though I held the position of guild leader,
I mainly dealt with business and regulations.
But right now, I am fighting on the frontlines for my guild.
It may just be self-satisfaction.
Is that not what they call a man's pride?
You may be right.
Well, I dampened the mood with boring chatter.
Let us continue.
Summon Household!
Sharks Cyclone!
Body of Effulgent Beryl, Activate!
Wall of Skeleton!
Maximize Magic, Force Explosion!
Greater Magic Seal, Release!
Magic Destruction!
Fly!
She recovered!
Triplet Maximize Magic, Reality Slash!
Negative Impact Shield!
It's come. It's finally come.
Shalltear's final trump card...
Einherjar!
Summon Household.
These numbers are a bit of a problem.
I'll take care of all of them at once with range magic,
but how should I deal with Einherjar...
Wait. Huh?!
That's dirty!
Even if friendly fire is allowed,
I can't believe she used her own summoned household to heal!
Skill, The Goal of All Life is Death!
Widen Magic!
Cry of the Banshee!
This is the end.
Don't you give me your love and passion?
(Believe in love, even though there're borders and disturbances and more)
How was the experience of death for the undead, Shalltear?
(I'm the only one who loves you because I'm crazy about you)
Let's ride to hell, I'll serve you and go
If it means we can be together, I wish we could die
As expected of Lord Ains.
Beyond the line there is no ending
All of my household has been killed.
I swear, I'm gonna be so fxxking grateful
Blessing word, you are supreme
Though I was saved by the resurrection item Lord Peroroncino gave me.
I follow your orders loyally, your highness
You give orders, I won't give you to anyone
You are the most treasured existence
However, your MP should now be running on empty.
You don't know why my love is crying
I want to adhere, to the point of excessiveness
And on the other hand, my HP is completely full.
I want eternity, don't wanna cry
I'm about to go crazy with my jealous delusions
You're right.
You were amazing.
Don't you give me your love and passion?
Like you, Lord Ains, I have almost no MP left
Love is a riotous impulse, let go
Instinct over spirit, I demand more of your heart
and I have used up most of my skills.
I don't want to live in a world without you
You did well to get this far.
Any future other than you, kill it, kill it
I'll accept that honest praise of yours.
I would be happy to kill it for my love
So, do you have any last words?
Well, that I'm at a disadvantage and that I'm weak without my MP...
(I'm imagining now, if you're mine.)
(It's like a paradise and haven and more)
I'm grateful you thought that way
(You're the only man who I love in my life and destiny and all)
and fought me without holding anything back, Shalltear.
Don't you give me your love and passion?
I know the border. It should be wrecked, go!
If you had fought cautiously,
I wouldn't have been able to execute everything this well.