01x05 - Defense and Spoils of w*r

[bunniefuu]

You have a gold medal, right?

I'm outnumbered.

You're picking a fight.

Do you think you can get away?

Super Acceleration!

Super Acceleration!

Wait up!

You also have Super Acceleration?

Do you underestimate me?

I don't. That's why I retreated...

First of the Swords: Heat Haze.

What?

Everyone had the same reaction.

Stop right away!

Maple?

What?

Maple.

This is...

Why all of a sudden...

What?

"Indestructible Chain.

Among the three people chained by it,

if one dies,
the other two will also perish.

It can't be destroyed either."

We're in trouble.

Don't worry, I'll protect you.

I'm counting on you.

I'm like a third wheel.

Let's call for a temporary truce.

That's right.
We have to help each other now.

Let's be friends.

I am Sally.

You don't have to sound so formal.

I'm Kasumi.

I'm Maple.

Perhaps we'll have to get through
the dungeon to undo the chain.

It depends on the boss monster.
Our team might get k*lled.

I'm sorry.

Sorry, Maple. Are you okay?

That hurts.

I'm okay.

It's a silver medal!

Awesome!

Since Maple found it, it's hers.

But we're in this together.

You're surprisingly too nice.

The person who finds it keeps it.

That's it.

Right, let's not dwell on it.

All right.

Since there are silver medals in the cave,
is this an explorer's dungeon?

If possible, I prefer defeating
boss monsters for medals.

A battle or two will do the trick.

You're right.

I'm also better at battles.

But that huge bird was really...

Huge bird?

That?

It was the boss monster
we encountered on the second day.

Its HP is shockingly high
and a bit of a tough cookie.

What should we do next?

What's wrong?

That doesn't seem like a monster.

How did you know?

I wanted to check its HP
but the stats didn't show.

In other words, it's an object
that can't be defeated.

Is it the game's mechanic
that we have to stay away from for now?

Oh, no.

They are moving in on us?

-Super Acceleration!
-Super Acceleration!

What? What happened?

Now, we have nowhere to go.

Over there.

That's really...

What should we do?

Sally, use Leap.

But it's so high up.

I'll think of something. Hurry!

Leap!

I knew I can't reach it.

Third of the Swords: Lonely Moon.

Luckily, we made it.

Thanks, Kasumi.

We couldn't have made it
with just my Leap.

No, it's the same with Lonely Moon.

It's because of your Leap.

Then...

Look over there.

This means we've made it
through the dungeon?

We survived.

Is it okay? I'll open it.

Okay.

What should we do?

I don't need a shield.

Maple, you can have it.

We don't need the staff and spear.

Kasumi, you can have them.

Thanks.

The skill scrolls are all the same.

We'll just share them.

The rest are...

Maple, how about this?

Of course!

Right.

Here, this is yours.

Is this okay?

I found one in the cave already.

Everyone has one now.

Thank you, girls.

It's night time.

So much time has passed.

The fourth day has also ended.

I'm sorry, Maple and Sally.

I suddenly picked a fight with you.

If you wish,
you can deal with me as you see fit.

Don't take it to heart.

It's in the rules that
you can challenge anyone.

Since Maple doesn't mind, neither do I.

I don't want to fight against you anymore.

But...

If so, let's be friends.

It's a rare opportunity
that we got to know each other.

I see.

Let's be friends.

Do your best in the event.

You too.

There are nine more medals
to collect in three days.

Is that difficult?

It might work if we challenge
players with silver medals.

I see.

But this is just one of the options.

We'll think it over.

I think it's fine
even if we don't get all the medals.

5TH DAY, MORNING
GOLD MEDAL: 1, SILVER MEDAL: 11

5TH DAY, NOON
GOLD MEDAL: 1, SILVER MEDAL: 12

5TH DAY, NOON
GOLD MEDAL: 1, SILVER MEDAL: 12

5TH DAY, EVENING
GOLD MEDAL: 1, SILVER MEDAL: 13

5TH DAY, NIGHT
GOLD MEDAL: 1, SILVER MEDAL: 14

6TH DAY, MORNING
GOLD MEDAL: 1, SILVER MEDAL: 15

What are you doing?

No.

This makes a perfect victory.

I lost again.

Sally, welcome back.

Who are you?

I'm Kanade.

I was building a sandcastle with Maple.

It's really fun.

Right?

Is this okay?

I think so.

I'm only at level five.

I'm not proud of it, but I'm really weak.

I'm not interested in the medals either.

Really?

Anyway, I'm happy with this.

That's...

I got this cube from clearing a puzzle
in an ancient library.

It took me four days.

This staff has a bonus skill.

That cube is a staff?

That's so rare! What's the skill?

It's called Akashic Records.

Once you use it...

It's a secret.

I see.

You're right.

Let's play together again
after the event ends.

-Can I also add Sally as my friend?
-Sure.

Then, as a token of our friendship...

Here.

This is...

I found this book in the library.

Can this be a hint for the event?

"Ancient Heart"?

"Guided by the gushing waters,
it shall emerge in the dim light.

If the brave shall conquer,
and the foe shall fall,

into the tranquil waters, he submerges."

What does this mean?

Kanade, do you know the answer?

I solved the puzzle right away.

Tell me.

No way.

Think really hard to solve it.

The fun in a puzzle is solving it.

At least he told us that
it has to do with the ruins.

"Ancient Heart" is guided by
the gushing waters...

Gushing waters...

What will happen if you use your skill
to fill the fountain with water?

Just by using Ocean,
I can fill up one fountain?

Ocean isn't the only skill
that can create water.

You're not implying that...

Ocean!

Hydra!

That's liquid for sure, but...

Did it work?

It's so bright!

It's like digging a hole in the sea.

Although the boss monster
is nowhere in sight,

it shouldn't be too far away either.

Here it comes.

Maple.

Leave this to me!

That's odd.

That didn't damage it at all.

Why?

We might have to attack
the main trunk of its body.

I see.

But I can't swim or dive.

If we have to attack its body...

I got it.

Hydra!

Hydra!

Hydra!

Hydra!

Turn the beautiful sea
into a poisonous sea.

We defeated it, right?

Anyway, it's good that
we got rid of it easily.

We're suddenly in the water?

No way, I'll drown.

I didn't?

Wait, I can breathe.

This is such an incredible place.

This must be the "tranquil waters."

It's so peaceful and calm.

Awesome, it's a silver medal!

Hey...

Gosh, it's Flame Emperor's Mii.

She's a great leader.

Her entire group is collecting
the silver medals efficiently.

-Hey...
-In terms of solo players,

it has to be Payne!

He's skilled in combat
and he never loses a fight.

You should really get serious about this.

This is about Maple...

Shut it, I don't want to know.

Sea Emperor was just k*lled.

We can't handle her.

She's more like a boss monster
than our ultimate boss monster.

Just one more day. The silver medals...

We're still short of two medals.

Does it seem a bit tough at the moment?

We're pressed for time.

We might really have
to challenge some players.

It can't be helped then.

Maple, can I have a word?

I'll go alone.

Everyone recognizes you
and knows how powerful you are.

I think if I go alone,
they won't be on guard.

But...

On the other hand,
I hope you can protect our medals.

It can't be good if we're both defeated.

You're right.

You can count on me.

Just in case,
Oboro will stay to keep you safe.

Thanks, be careful.

I'll be right back.

Good luck!

It has been a while,
so let's have some fun.

Got it.

Get ready.

Yes, my sister.

Wind Spear!

Double Slash!

Darn it.

No way.

Sister!

Darn it!

Who on earth are you?

Goodbye.

No medals?

Let's look for the next one.

Attack. Do your best!

That's it!

Attack!

-I'm finished.
-Great job!

You've worked hard to get stronger.

I wonder if Sally is doing well?

There are only two.

Not many of them have medals.

Did we happen to be lucky?

Well...

I'll head back now.

You're awesome!

We have 20 medals now.

Let's spend the rest of the day
hiding in here.

Yes.

There's a bunch of
really weak enemies in here,

so I let Oboro and Syrup level up.

That's really helpful.

Thanks.

Kasumi?

I thought I heard voices.

What is it? Why are you here?

It's the last day,
so everyone is picking fights.

I thought I'll hide.

If so, let's hide together.

Come here.

Okay.

Hydra.

If so, no one can get in.

-You're right.
-Yes.

What is this?

We can't get in.

There's poison on this path.

This is the kind of place
with treasures or medals.

It's too hard for our level.

Don't push it. Let's leave.

What kind of a boss monster is in there?

Awesome! I won again.

Why? Maple, you're too good at it.

Sally, it's my turn. I'll win this time.

Bring it on.

Wow! Thanks, everyone!

The second event is over.

Those with ten medals

-can pick a skill to learn.
-It's over.

-It's over.
-It's finally over.

NUMBER OF MEDALS
GOLD MEDAL: 1, SILVER MEDAL: 20

That's impressive.

I'm lucky to have Sally on my team.

But other than this...

We've been to many places
and met so many people.

There were lots of boss monsters
and we've solved a puzzle.

The past seven days
have been really rewarding.

We've been having fun until now.

I find this experience the most rewarding.

In conclusion, it's...

Extremely fun!

END OF THE EVENT
GOLD MEDAL: 1, SILVER MEDAL: 0

Syrup has learned to use Megamorph.

Let's see.

I hope this works.

Psychokinesis.

Awesome! It works!

In other words...

The skill you've exchanged
with your medals is...

Yes, it's Psychokinesis.

I want Syrup to fly in the sky.

Wait a minute.

Acid Rain.

THERE WAS A TRAGIC ACCIDENT
ON THE SIXTH NIGHT.

LOTS OF PLAYERS WERE HURT.

I'VE HEARD OF THE BLUE DAGGER GIRL.
I'VE MET HER.

ISN'T SHE MAPLE'S FRIEND?

I SAW MAPLE RIDING A FLYING TURTLE
WHILE MAKING TOXIC RAIN.