02x09 - The Battle to Defend Amande

[bunniefuu]

[rumbling]

♪

Rio! Aishia!

-Professor!

-[CELIA] You're here!

[CELIA]

What's going on out there?

We're not certain

of all the details yet.

We do know monsters

have appeared.

A lot of them.

And I have a feeling

there are likely

to be minotaurs among them.

Whatever is happening,

it isn't good.

What will you do?

[RIO] It caught me off guard,

and there's a lot I don't know.

My first priority

is to find out

what has happened here.

-[CELIA] Rio.

-Huh?

[CELIA]

If you're hesitating

because you're worried

about medon't.

I'll be fine.

I know I seem

like a liability in a fight.

But I'm not.

I can use magic

and hold my own fairly well.

So, um, with that

♪

You should go out there and do

whatever you think is best!

I will.

Well, then.

[RIO] If we want

to be prepared for anything,

it would be wise

to get ourselves dressed.

[CELIA]

Yes.

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Ah, I must say.

-You're amazing!

-Uh

Uh, I think the stress

got to her head.

You can take off

we've got it from here.

[rumbling]

♪

[indistinct chatter]

♪

[RIO] Did they manage

to breach the gate?

Her instincts were right,

there are a lot of them.

[growling]

♪

[monsters growling

and cackling]

[RIO] LuckilyAmande's

response was very fast.

[growling]

[RIO] It looks like

reinforcements continue

to join the fight.

If they hold

[indistinct chatter]

[AISHIA] Haruto, I can sense

a large swell of monsters

spilling in from the east.

[RIO]

From the east?

♪

[growling]

[roaring]

[thumping]

[rumbling]

[RIO] They're attacking

from both sides?

[growling and cackling]

[indistinct shouting]

[AISHIA]

They're in.

What's our plan?

♪

[indistinct chatter]

[RIO] For right now,

stay where you are.

I'll reach out to you

and the professor

when it's time to move.

♪

People are evacuating

en masse from the west side

to the northern districts.

Even if you left

for the stronghold,

you'd get caught in the crowd.

With the second attack,

there will be another

large group

fleeing the east as well.

Staying inside the inn will be

the safest option for now.

[AISHIA] What will you do

in the meantime?

[RIO]

The defense is shorthanded

at the eastern gate.

I'll go lend

a helping hand there.

♪

-[AISHIA] Be careful.

-[RIO] I will.

[RIO] I don't intend to let

the monsters get in, but--

[AISHIA]

Don't worry.

I'll protect Celia

if it comes to that.

♪

[swords clanking]

[indistinct shouting]

[CHLOE]

Photon b*llet!

♪

[screams]

♪

[goblin 209C screams]

[CHLOE] There's so many.

If we don't get backup soon,

we're doomed.

[growling]

[thumping]

Photon b*llet!

[growling]

♪

Hmm.

[rumbling]

[growling]

[gasps]

[screaming]

What?

♪

I hope I'm not overstepping.

I'm here until help arrives.

Haruto?

Miss Chloe, is that correct?

Uh, yes, sir.

What are you doing here?

Reinforcements are flooding

to the west already.

If anyone needed aid,

it was you.

[gasps]

How thoughtful of you!

Well, while we're waiting for

the reinforcements to arrive,

let's try to thin out the horde

as much as we can.

I'll take the lead.

Is that all right?

[CHLOE]

Oh, of course!

If you're willing!

[RIO]

I'll do what I can.

It's up to you

to dispatch any monsters

that make it past me!

Right!

[thumping]

[growls]

[sword clanking]

♪

[groaning]

♪

Wow, my word!

He was able to fell that many

with one blow?

♪

[LISELOTTE] What we need

right now is information.

No matter how minor it seems,

report it post haste!

[FEMALE ATTENDANT 209A]

Yes, miss.

We have received an update,

it came direct from

the magic telecommunicator.

According to the

city watchtower,

a minotaur

and a swarm of monsters

are at the eastern gate.

[NATALIE] We've confirmed

that they managed to breech.

[gasps]

Hit from both sides?

[LISELOTTE] How far in

have the monsters gotten?

For now, the exact details

are unknown.

They're being held back

just inside the gate

at the plaza.

Our forces

are outnumbered, though.

[NATALIE]

I believe we should divert

some of our reinforcements

there immediately.

♪

If we're to send soldiers

and adventurers

from the rear guard,

we risk having them trapped

against a sea of evacuees.

♪

[LISELOTTE]

We dispatched attendants

to the areas

near the east gate.

Have we considered

sending them instead?

[NATALIE] Unfortunately,

those attendants were called

to defend the west.

Only Chloe is at the east gate.

Though, Cosette

and a few others

should be in the center of town

directing the evacuation.

[LISELOTTE] Gather your team

and head to the east gate

right away.

Enlist Cosette and the others

on your way there.

Yes, and what of you?

[LISELOTTE] Duke Huguenot

and his contingent of knights

have gallantly chosen to stay

and secure the mansion.

I'll be fine,

focus on your task.

Your duty deserves

your undivided attention.

[NATALIE]

I will do my best, ma'am.

♪

Now, Enchant Physical Ability.

♪

[sighs]

[GRACE]

Lady Liselotte.

A swordsman has appeared

at the eastern gate.

He's single-handedly

fending off the monsters.

-Sir Haruto?

-[GRACE] It seems so.

It appears I owe the man

another great debt.

We will do what we must.

And with Natalie

headed there, too.

Perhaps the east gate

has enough manpower

to hold the line now.

♪

[Lucius chuckles]

We were able to sneak right

into the heart of the city!

It's too easy!

Please refrain from making

unnecessary quips.

Would you lighten up already?

I'm in the middle

of a massive siege,

and I'm not even allowed

to get into a tussle.

The least you could do

is let me have my words.

Then let us speak

about the work at hand.

[REISS] As soon as we receive

the signal from the minotaurs,

we will take immediate action.

Please make sure

that you're prepared

to move at a moment's notice.

Heard you loud

and clear, bossman.

[REISS] At this time,

the aura of that spirit

who's taken a human form

sits quietly

in the center of town.

Soon, they'll be defenseless,

as the town's guard

will have all moved

to the front lines.

[growling]

[groaning]

Oh, wow

he's truly amazing!

♪

Hey, Miss Chloe,

who is that man?

I don't believe I have

ever seen him before.

Master Haruto!

He's a skilled swordsman

who saved Lady Liselotte's life

in the forest!

♪

[sword clanking]

[MALE SOLDIER 209D]

The word "skilled"

fails to do him justice

in the least!

True, he's one of the best

you'll ever find,

but even he will

need to rest soon.

When he does,

the responsibility

of holding the line

falls to us.

[CHLOE] Please make sure

you're prepared!

[MALE SOLDIER 209D]

Okay.

We'll be right

behind you, ma'am!

♪

[RIO]

This is strange.

The minotaur and humanoids,

they're staying behind

the frontline for some reason.

Those are their

most powerful soldiers,

they could push their way

deep into the town

in an instant.

[thumping]

Especially that minotaur.

It normally wouldn't

hesitate to storm a gate.

Do they have

some other objective?

♪

Aishia, have you sensed

any changes in the town?

[AISHIA]

Nothing major.

I've noticed people

in the streets

have started avoiding

the plaza near our hotel.

And the residential evacuation

should be nearly complete.

[RIO] How about any change

in the monsters' movements?

[AISHIA] No, it seems

the defense at the west gate

has successfully done its duty.

♪

[RIO]

I see.

Thank you.

[growling]

[RIO]

I'll speak with the attendants.

See if I can head out.

♪

[AISHIA]

Good plan.

If anything happens,

I'll reach out right away.

[RIO]

Please.

[NATALIE]

Chloe!

Oh, thank goodness!

We're glad to see you!

So, um, anything to report?

[CHLOE]

Uh, well

Just that Master Haruto

has been holding

the front line by himself!

[groaning]

♪

I would expect nothing less.

Me either, but still

[NATALIE] We may want

to relieve him from combat

to catch his breath.

He's been out there

the whole time, right?

He won't be able

to sustain that forever.

[COSETTE]

Yes, you're right.

Now that we're all here

we can switch places with him

and give him an opportunity

to recharge himself.

-[COSETTE] Master Haruto!

-Yes, ma'am?

It was Cosette, and um

My name's Miss Natalie,

of Liselotte's attendants.

Master Haruto.

You've done us

a great service, sir.

We thank you

for your help today.

Though our lady is not here,

she would thank you as well.

Oh, how kind.

Would it be impolite

to ask a favor?

What is it?

My travel companions

are waiting back at the inn.

They haven't been able

to evacuate yet.

[RIO] I'd like to go back

so I can rejoin them.

[NATALIE] I see, and you'd

like us to take your place?

If it helps, I'd be happy

to take out

that minotaur first.

It may not make up

for my withdrawal,

but it's a start.

I would say that more than

makes up for it, Master Haruto.

[NATALIE]

Since as an ordinary citizen,

you may leave

whenever you like.

Though, you know the minotaur

is in the rear, right?

I'm aware,

I can slay it from here.

What, you can?

I can, and I will.

♪

[sword clanking]

♪

[groaning]

[thudding]

[RIO] I should give it

a little more, just in case.

[grunts]

[rumbling]

[all gasp]

[RIO]

If you will excuse me.

I'll take my leave now.

Yes, of course!

Thank you so much, sir!

Hmm.

-I must say, you're amazing!

-Uh!

Uh, I think the stress

got to her head.

You can take off,

we've got it from here.

I'm sure your companions

eagerly await you.

Right, I'll be off!

[footfall]

[swords clanking]

[growling]

West gate.

[swords clanking]

[arrows twang]

[thumping]

[groaning]

[sword clanking]

[ARIA] The army

that ambushed us in the forest

pales in comparison

to this one.

I'd like to use powerful magic

to clear the horde.

But if I don't

ration my energy.

I may very well run dry.

What shall I do, then?

And why aren't

the monsters in the back

attempting to breach the gate

with the rest of the force?

It's baffling.

[growling]

It's a dangerous gamble,

but my only real choice

is to push ahead.

[growling]

[gasps]

[roaring]

[growling]

♪

What omen is this?

Hm.

[roaring]

♪

[roaring]

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[roaring]

That's the signal.

It's finally our turn, huh?

We mustn't waste any time.

There is a possibility

the monsters were slain faster

than either of us anticipated.

Our true hope lies with you.

[REISS] This plan hangs

on your success,

young Alphonse.

I know, and I will make it so.

[growling]

What are those things?

[growling]

[gasps]

Everyone, do whatever you must

to stop the horde!

[roaring]

[thumping]

Leave the hulking

minotaur to me!

[roaring]

♪

[grunts]

[growls]

♪

[indistinct chatter]

We should evacuate, too.

Follow me.

Look!

It's a monster!

[growls]

No, please, don't hurt me!

Mireille, run away!

[RIO]

This is bad!

[sword slashing]

[groans]

[thuds]

[indistinct shouting]

There's more of them?

[gasps]

[growling]

[roaring]

[grunts]

[sword slashing]

[growling]

[grunts]

Sir, thank you

for saving my child!

[RIO]

Of course.

The important thing

is no one got hurt.

Yeah, you beat 'em up

good, sir!

-Thank you!

-[Rio chuckles]

Hey, are you all right, Mom?

Yes, I'll be fine.

Little sister? M-mother?

[CHLOE] Are you hurt?

What happened here?

We were attacked

by monsters, sis,

and then, this brave man

saved our lives!

He's really strong,

he beat 'em up good!

-[chuckles]

-Well,

I'm glad we relieved you, then.

I'm in your debt, good sir!

-Thank you so much!

-Of course!

But misswhy are you here

and not at the gate?

Oh, I have news to deliver,

it seems a few

humanoid monsters

slipped through our defenses

and into the city.

I was just on my way

to inform Lady Liselotte.

[OLD MAN 209A]

Honey, look, it's Chloe!

Huh?

[OLD WOMAN 209A]

Rebecca, are you all right?

[MAN 209A]

You popped those monsters

like they were nothing.

Thanks, young man!

Oh, well, um

I'm so terribly sorry!

But I'm in a hurry to deliver

an important message!

I need you all

to evacuate to the north,

and seek shelter

inside the inner walls, please!

And tell the guards

at the entrance

that I sent you, they

shouldn't have any hesitation

to let you through the gate!

I see.

Well, you better

get a move-on, then!

We'll go ahead and evacuate

alongside our new

swordsman friend, here!

Oh, I, um

Sounds good, let's go!

Wait, are you sure?

Yeah, all right,

let's move out.

[footfall]

[wind howling]

[SAKATA]

Hey, I got a question for ya.

Are monster attacks like,

always happening in your world?

[GUSTAV]

They're not known to attack

as frequently as this.

But it isn't unprecedented,

I'm afraid.

In the past, towns and villages

were completely destroyed.

Brought to rubble

by monsters just like these.

Oh, great.

[scoffs]

Hm?

Ah!

[clearing throat]

Sir, pardon my sudden cough.

My nerves have made

my throat quite dry.

[Mireille sighs]

Now we can feel a little safer.

Thank you

for all your help, mister.

You're the best.

[RIO] I didn't do

much of anything, really.

All I did was

walk here with you.

Pardon me.

Do you happen to go

by the name Master Haruto?

Yes.

Is there a reason you ask?

Well, sir, truth is

we've been told that if you

and your companions arrived,

our orders are to escort you

to the mansion immediately.

It was a directive

from Lady Liselotte herself.

[RIO]

I see, what a nice surprise.

[MALE SOLDIER 209E]

You and your companions

are now under our protection.

Sorry to rush, but we must go.

Hm, in that case,

we'll take you

at your word, sir.

[RIO]

Please, lead the way.

Yes, follow me.

[wind gusting]

[water trickling]

It's just over here.

[LUCIUS] This is a lot easier

when you have

a personal tour guide.

Those lesser

strengthened revenants

can't handle

this type of assignment.

[scoffs]

[ALPHONSE (MONSTER)]

To find the guest rooms,

you must go to the end

of the hallway,

and go around

the corner there.

Right, got it.

Well, then, the rest of the job

is yours for the taking,

pretty boy.

[LUCIUS] Don't raise

a hand to the Princess.

Although you can do

as you like with the Hero

short of k*lling him.

Yes, leave the rest to me.

As I am now,

my power surpasses that

of a raging minotaur.

Yeah.

When you talk like that,

I can't tell

if your brain is broken,

or if you really believe it.

[MALE SOLDIER 209F]

Is someone there?

♪

[LUCIUS]

Yes, we're over here.

[MALE SOLDIER 209F]

Who are you?

[LUCIUS] Oh, I was just taking

care of a little business

and now I'm about to leave.

Pay me no mind, please.

Step out!

Show yourself.

[LUCIUS]

Dear, dear.

♪

[MALE SOLDIER 209F]

An adventurer?

Are you alone?

I thought I heard you

talking to someone.

No, I'd say

he's less of a "someone"

and more of a "something."

[thudding]

Hey guys.

I'm not the only one

who heard that sound, right?

Check it out.

Hey, what's all the racket

out there, soldier?

Huh?

[grunts]

-[clattering]

-[all gasping]

What is that creature?

-[Alphonse (monster) chuckles]

-[STEWART] What?

Are those monsters?

[GUSTAV] No, how did they get

all the way up here?

♪

[RIO]

"Destined Enemy."

Next time

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