Inquisitor, are you aware of the Queen's recent decree?
I believe I was told
it was regarding the crack down on rebels.
That is correct.
The Queen wishes to purge all the rebels,
in other words Annelotte and her followers,
that are disrupting order on the continent.
We would like to ask for your assitance in this matter, Sigui-dono.
I am merely an Inquisitor who serves the Lord.
It's not my place to aid in the rounding up of rebels.
Even if the Queen orders you to do so?
I follow only the will of God.
God...
If your belief in God is so strong,
then that's all the more reason you should aid in this matter.
I don't understand what you mean.
The rebel, Annelotte,
has demon blood coursing through her veins.
She is a heretic.
Demon blood coursing through her veins?
Queen's Blade
Episode 9 「A Samurai Arrives」
Gorillas look best in a cage, don't they?
Did you know that they started
taking out the beautiful warriors?
They're saying we can do in any warrior like you
that defies Onee-sama.
W-What's so funny?!
Elina, you're as stupid as always.
You wanna say that again?
Do you understand the position you're—
The Phantom Warrior, Maria.
Looks like you've heard the name before.
The mysterious warrior that's been
starting riots against Onee-sama across the land...
Don't tell me you know who she really is?!
Tell me, Risty!
If you don't tell me, you're going to regret it!
I'd like that...
There hasn't been anything interesting
going on around here lately.
You've got me excited now!
Hey, aren't we getting hungry a little too fast?
I know what you mean...
Ever since we left that wife,
no matter how much we eat...
I can't go any further...
Oh well.
I'll go search for some decent food.
Thanks...
Who goes there? Show yourself.
Children?
She has a sword!
I knew she was a soldier of the Queen!
Wait. I'm not a soldier—
We have to call for Izumi-chan!
Izumi-chan!
The heavens, the earth, and the people call to me.
They tell me to defeat evil.
The War God Samurai, Izumi, has arrived!
Izumi-chan!
Now that I am here, you have nothing to worry about.
A samurai...
Soldier of the Queen,
I will not allow any further violence!
What say you?
Fight me fair and square!
Or is that sword just for show?
For show...
That might be true for me right now.
What—
You made her surrender without fighting!
Izumi-chan won!
Yeah! I knew you could do it!
What? So you're not a soldier?
Good thing huh, Izumi-chan?
Oh, yeah...
But if real soldiers did come here,
Izumi-chan would get rid of them in an instant!
O-Of course!
You're so cool, Izumi-chan!
Yeah!
Are there only children in this village?
Yeah.
But Izumi-chan is here now,
so we're safe, even if evil soldiers come.
Evil soldiers?
The Queen's soldiers.
They keep coming to raid the villages around here.
The army would even attack a village like this?
So the Queen's army is coming to small villages like these...
What are you planning?
Why, um...
Why did you sheathe your sword earlier?
I'm not sure...
You thought I was weak, so you—
No human starts out strong.
Anyone can train and become strong.
Even me?
That's right.
Well, you know...
If you want, um...
you can train me how to fight with a sword.
Huh?
I-I'm saying if you want to teach me so badly,
I guess I could let you.
Are you demanding that I teach you sword techniques?
I mean...
I'm saying you can make me your apprentice!
You do have apprentices, right?
Apprentices...
I don't think you could call any of them apprentices...
I swore that I would protect these kids.
They don't have anyone other than me.
Hey!
So what? I said all that for nothing?!
Take this!
Your charge was weak.
Twenty points.
What was that about?
Something someone who used to train me would have said.
In the end, I never was able to get 100 points, though.
I guess it's my turn now.
What? Then...
I'll help you if you'd like.
I see!
W-Well, if you insist then I guess I can't refuse.
Those with a small body shouldn't try to attack with power.
Utilize your speed and strike with precision.
Come!
Hands!
Sides!
And now the forehead.
If you hit your opponent with accurate strikes,
you can take them out without using power.
If... If I do that, will I be able to get a 100?
If you worry about your score the whole time,
you're never going to get any better.
What...
If you're this strong,
couldn't you take out the entire Queen's army by yourself?
There are rebellions all over.
Even you could...
Izumi.
You're talking too much. Twenty points.
Izumi-chan!
Hey, Annelotte.
How many times do I have to tell you?
Fix your posture!
Twenty points.
You're not using your waist!
Izumi-chan.
She's trying to take the stuffed bear
that I found in the forest.
I want to hold the bear, too.
I found him!
Listen up, you two.
What would the bear think about you two fighting?
I think he'd be sad.
Do you want the bear to go
back to the forest because he's sad?
No!
Then what should you do?
Let's play together.
Yeah!
All right.
One hundred points.
You can hold him first!
Let's switch when we get to the water!
W-What?
Nothing.
Anyway, let's get started.
Why are there only children here?
All the adults were caught up in all the fighting.
The children have managed get by on their own
by cultivating the fields.
Lately, though, the Queen's soldiers
have started raiding this village.
Delicious!
This is bad!
Someone's coming toward the village!
Soldiers?
I don't know...
There was only one of them, but they're carrying a sword.
Izumi-chan.
It'll be fine. Just leave it to me.
The heavens, the earth, and the people call to me.
They tell me to defeat evil—
Maria!
It is! It's Maria!
Maria!
Huh? Who is it?
Hey, guys. It's been a while.
Maria?
Is she...
The Phantom Warrior, Maria?
Hey Maria, will you sleep with me tonight?
No! Maria's going to sleep with me!
All right! I'll sleep with everyone!
Yeah!
Yay!
Maria, I've heard the stories about you.
You've been leading rebellions all across
the continent against the Queen.
And people have begun to call you
the Phantom Warrior because of your sudden appearances.
When did I get to be so famous?
Whaddya mean?
You won the last Queen's Blade—
Idiot. No one knows about that,
so you're not supposed to talk about it.
Huh?
Did you say something?
No. Nothing.
So, why is this Maria in the village anyway?
Maria saved the village.
She saved it?
She taught us a lot of stuff when the village
was in trouble because all the adults were gone.
So why did you just leave the village to its own devices?!
That's because she's the Wandering Warrior.
Shh!
Huh?
W-What?
She's sleeping.
W-What?!
She fell asleep.
Maria falls asleep really fast.
Annelotte!
What, are you leaving already?
I can't impose on you forever.
But we still have more sword practice left...
You'll be fine now.
And Maria's there now.
Have it your way!
Jerk!
A camp for the Queen's army.
What's going on?
I finally got a decent meal.
I ended up eating Belphe's portion, too.
A demon! Belphe...
He has a companion?
Don't tell me...
The village where Izumi is...
I waited and waited but I just can't take it anymore...
The children look delicious, but this woman is just so...
I can protect everyone if I work hard, too.
Everyone keeps talking about Maria.
Why Maria?!
W-What the heck are you?!
I can't take it anymore!
I can't!
A-A demon?!
Where did you go?!
Izumi-chan...
What's going on?
Stay inside!
Now, I think I'll start by eating all of you!
Maria... Wake Maria!
We can't!
Once Maria goes to sleep, she doesn't wake up for a long time!
What the hell?
The house!
It's fine. Everyone's over here today.
All right. Everyone, hide!
Izumi-chan!
This thing...is on a whole different level from the Queen's soldiers.
Annelotte isn't here.
Maria's asleep.
So that means...
that the only one who can protect this village and the children...
is me.
Izumi.
You smell like our wife!
Izumi-chan.
I-I'm fine... Don't worry, guys.
Oh, no!
Just what I'd expect from the finest ingredient...
You're so fresh I can't stand it!
I won't let you get away!
You're surprisingly tough.
I'm hungry!
Guys!
How dare you...
Izumi!
I-Izumi...
Now I'll be able to have an excellent meal...
Don't mind if I do.
I can't hold back any longer...
Time to take a bite—
Let go of Izumi!
Get a hold of yourself!
Ow! I'm going to eat you up!
Izumi-chan, save us!
I won't give up.
I promised these kids that I would protect them!
I am... I am the War God Samurai,
Izumi!
Izumi, run!
Hands!
Sides!
Forehead!
Izumi-chan!
You can do it, Izumi-chan!
This is the finishing blow!
Like a carp on the cutting board.
Don't make a fuss when you're about to be eaten.
Thanks for the meal!
Izumi-chan, no!
Carp become dragons when they travel up a waterfall.
Dragon Tail!
You...
M-Maria, thank you.
She's asleep.
You know...
Izumi-chan!
I slept well!
Maria.
Are you leaving already?
You did well, Izumi.
I heard your voice in my dream.
Your shouts gave everyone courage.
If one person puts their mind to something,
they can move something much larger.
Until we meet again.
Annelotte.
Take this.
I'd really would like to stay longer, but...
You can help more than just a small village like this.
Me and everyone else here will be sure to protect this village!
You're right.
I don't have to worry if you're here.
Izumi, keep them safe for me.
Right, Anegimi!
"If one person puts their mind to something,
they can move something much larger," huh?
I no longer need to worry.
I no longer need to hesitate.
I will take this determination I have within me,
and continue down a new path.
I'm sorry, everyone.
I won't leave anymore.
Let's change this continent together!
I could have taken out those weird
stuffed animals on my own, you know!
Maria and Annelotte-anegimi weren't that bad, either.
Huh? This time an angel is coming?
Next time: "An Angel, a Trap, and the Queen's True Motives."
Episode 10 「An Angel, a Trap, and the Queen's True Motives」
All of you in the Queen's army...
The next time I see any of you, I'll give you a real beating.
I am a true samurai, after all.