04x19 - Death and Loss

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She has a familiar face.

I'll entrust you with the hidden treasure
that Lady Luminus has concealed...

It's the ultimate battle weapon
that sealed away Veldora.

Just what kind of joke is he pulling?

Who would've thought the Demon Lord
of all people had been protecting you?

Why were you sleeping inside the Ark?

THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED
AS A SLIME SEASON 4

EPISODE 91: DEATH AND DISAPPEARANCE

Why does he want to
make Leon and me fight?

What is his true motive?

I have a hunch about his motive.

Yuuki Kagurazaka.

It seems that guy has struck
some kind of deal with Gran.

I'm fine with putting on
a show of serious fighting,

but he really gets what
my intentions are, right?

Answer. There's no problem.

FUTURE ATTACK PREDICTION
Everything is in accordance

FUTURE ATTACK PREDICTION
with future attack prediction.

In that case, I'll let Auto Battle Mode
handle the fighting...

...and find out what Granville is up to!

COMMENCING APPRAISAL

APPRAISAL RESULTS: INAPPLICABLE

APPRAISAL RESULTS: INAPPLICABLE
Inapplicable?!

What's going on?
Usurper keeps failing to work.

How come a skill that's supposed to give me
an edge against stronger opponents...

It's an ability to steal

SUBJECT OF APPRAISAL: GRAN THE SUNDAY PRIEST
a Skill or Arts from the same opponent only once.

a Skill or Arts from the
same opponent only once.

I made sure to copy it the time
I faced him in the Trial Ground before,

instead of stealing it outright.

I'm sure you're wondering why you
can't take my Arts away from me.

What are you so surprised about?

Did you really think
I hadn't noticed your secret?

You've already stolen
my technique once.

Hence, it won't work on me
a second time.

No way, that can't be...

Just as I thought.

Hinata, you're a cunning one,

and you possess the highest level
of talent among my disciples.

Looking back at
the Holy Knights of the past,

there have been few
who reached your level...

But you're still way too green
to fight those of your own level!

Oh, shut up!

Then I'll just have
to pull out my trump card!

SUBJECT OF APPRAISAL:
GRAN THE SUNDAY PRIEST

FORCE TAKEOVER

SUCCESS

With this, I can steal any skill
regardless of my opponent's level.

I'll whittle down Granville's hand
and finish this off in one fell swoop!

There's no way!

I should definitely be able
to steal his technique.

Don't tell me he's making backups
on the assumption that I'll steal it?

What's wrong, Hinata?

Looks like you hardly understand
what I'm doing.

Do you really think I haven't come up
with a plan to deal with you?

What's going on?

Also, something's odd
with my stamina.

The aftereffects of a Force Takeover
shouldn't be this taxing.

Looks like you're confused.

It's a simple thing, really.

I'm deliberately pushing you
to your limits.

Get this.

When facing an equal opponent,
the one who wears the other down first wins.

Because their judgment dulls
and they become more vulnerable.

Just as you're experiencing
firsthand right now.

Oh...

I see...

As expected, this man
is more cunning than I am.

Even though I can steal his skills
and Arts with my Usurper,

I can't take away the expertise
he's accumulated over time...

A difference in skill level
born of experience, they say.

I understand now.

It seems I'll have to give it my all
if I'm going to defeat you.

That's right, give it your all.

Otherwise, exceeding me
will be just a pipe dream.

Get ready, Granville!

Let me give you a little push, Hinata!

Give it up, ya ain't gonna get me,
Roy's Big Bro.

You think so?

Also, my name is Louis.

I'm like a twin to Roy, but could you
please stop calling me Big Bro?!

Again, yer wastin' time.

What the heck was that?!

You're finally catching on.

That was an application
of the Blood Ray.

Now that you've seen it,
it probably won't work the second time.

This sucks. I ain't got no clue
what stunt he's tryna pull.

Which means,
this shall be your grave!

Too bad for you.

Roy and I aren't twins,
we were originally a single entity.

That's right.

With Roy's death,
I regained my true power.

I believe I was called Bloody Lord
or something like that.

Until Lady Luminus defeated me
and made me her subordinate.

I was just too vicious.

It was through her power
I was split into two.

I, then, was appointed Pope,

and Roy, Demon Lord.

That should explain why you'd
have no chance against me.

Man, I thought I was done for.

Impossible!

We're bailin', Footman!

Stay here any longer
and yer gonna die.

Frustrating as it is,
but it's likely to be the case.

I won't let you!

Gunther, I'll leave
Lady Luminus with you!

They were just here
as a diversion, I see.

If so, then their goal should be...

Figured as much.
She's no longer Maria.

Yet I can still faintly sense her...

Gran, you b*stard.

He actually turned Maria, his beloved,
into a Servant and sent her to me...

His weight of resolve
in this battle is clear to me now.

But she's too weak!

Surely Gran doesn't believe
Maria can defeat me, does he?

If that's the case,
then his true motive should be...

Lady Luminus!
The intruder has escaped.

Louis is currently in pursuit,
so I will immediately...

They can't have her.

No...

Lady Luminus!

Go to hell, Granville!

I can't believe you'd go this far.

Gran!

Gunther!

Find them.

Track down those intruders at all costs!

Understood!

Whose filthy hands did this?!

Only someone as powerful as I am
could have taken that away.

Someone worthy enough for Granville
to entrust his true purpose to...

If she's not protected
until the time comes,

it would spell the doom of this world!

I won't let that happen!!

This is...

This light...

Are we gonna be all right?

Mr. Rimuru...

Big Sis Hinata...

Chloe!

Ah, hey, wait a minute!

Goddammit!

Wait! Don't go!

Mr. Rimuru!

Big Bro... Leon?

Luminus...

Lady Luminus...

Granville!

You b*stard.

You've got some serious nerve
to actually go against me.

I expect no less from you, Lady Luminus.

Not even my Servant could
hold you back, it seems.

You fool!

No matter how much power
you pour into a fake,

a lifeless puppet can
never match the real deal.

You of all people should know
that better than anyone!

Of course I am.

Then, why?

Because I have to.

Everything I do...

...is for this very moment.

What are you...

There's no way...

I see what you've done, you b*stard.

You were pouring all the love energy
I gave you into Maria!

Mariabell's death carried not only
the hope of humanity with her,

but also my own wish
that has now vanished.

Regardless!

It doesn't mean I can't hope!

You b*stard!

You clown!

That's right, Hinata. I still have
some guidance left to give you.

Hinata!

Melt Slash?

No way...

You manipulated spiritron
without even casting a spell?!

This guy...

Yeah, he's more monstrous
than I ever imagined...

Oh, Hinata.

I've always wondered
why you couldn't become a hero.

Talent and hard work alone
are not enough.

Unless you are loved by
the Sacred Spirit, you can't be a hero.

The thing is, you are loved
by the Sacred Spirit.

Such a shame, I know.

It just means I'm not meant for it.

Hinata, you bear darkness
in your heart, don't you?

Did you k*ll someone close to you?

A friend? A sibling?

Or a parent?

Shut your mouth!

No way. They're on
a whole different level!

You have not accepted
the Sacred Spirit of Light.

Overcome it.

Darkness is nothing more than
an illusion created by your own mind.

Shut up...

Accept your past self, and be proud
of how you live your life now.

Then you, too, will find the light...

Don't say another word!

How unfortunate, Hinata.

Had I had more time,
I could have guided you.

If you can't wrap your head around it,
then experience is your best teacher.

If you can't protect
what you must protect,

then saving the world
is out of the question.

Notice. According to
future attack predictions,

the target is an individual
named Chloe Aubert.

Chloe!

Chloe, you say?!

Ouch...

Hinata...

Big Sis Hinata...

Venom!

Aye, sir!

Chloe, are you all right?!

What about Big Sis Hinata?

Hinata! Hang in there!

No, she's going to...

Big Sis Hinata, please don't die!

Here's a potion!
Look after the other kids!

Aye, sir!

Hey, Luminus...

Silence! The spiritron's corruption is
spreading too swiftly, far too swiftly!

Notice. The spiritron has destroyed
Hinata Sakaguchi's spiritual body.

If this continues, it will spread
to her astral body as well.

In that case, Hinata will...

Hinata!

Big Sis Hinata!

All right! Good job, Hinata.
Stay conscious!

Lady Luminus,

I'm...

Don't say another word!

Chloe...

I'm glad you're safe...

Chloe...

I'm giving this...

...to you.

I couldn't do anything...

...that a master should do.

I know you'll be able to surpass me.

You will.

Big Sis Hinata...

What?

No way...

How come...

This is...

I don't know about this...

Hey, Chloe...

Why?! It's way too soon!

What was that just now?

Hey!

Where's Chloe?!

What did you do to Chloe?!

I didn't. I don't know!

Unknown. This is an unusual situation.

There is insufficient information to conclude
what happened to Chloe Aubert.

What?

Resurrection!

Why?!

It hasn't been that long
since she passed away,

so why isn't it working?!

That can't be...

Answer.

It seems the soul
of Hinata Sakaguchi has vanished.

There's no possible means to restore
the lost information particles.

I'm sorry, Hinata...

I was right beside you, and yet...

I couldn't prevent this...

Cease your mourning.

This is exactly as I planned.

My final plan is going off perfectly,
Luminus!

You won't get away with this.

I'll make sure that you won't!

I'll tear you piece by piece!

Confirmed. The conditions have been met.

LUST
The unique skill Lust

ASMODEUS
has evolved into the ultimate skill Asmodeus.

To hell with all that!

I don't care about some useless skill
that's no use when it really counts!

You said you wanted
a final showdown, right?!

I'll send you to the afterlife, Granville!

What is this energy?!

Is everyone okay?!

Yes! We're fine, sir!

Same here, sir!

Please forgive the delay, Master Rimuru.

Diablo?

I'm glad you made it in time!

I'm leaving everyone in your care!

Understood.

There's no way...

What is this aura?

Notice. The subject is a material body.

An abnormally high level
of energy has been detected.

Its upper limit is equivalent
to the individual known as Veldora.

What?!

It was you...

So you were the one
who broke into my Ark!

Yuuki...

Are you Luminus?

I'm Yuuki Kagurazaka.
It's an honor to meet you.

Shut up!

What on earth are you up to?

You've broken the Sacred Spirit's seal
and awakened Chronoa!

Chronoa?

Oh, so Chronoa is her name?

Man, I was shocked
when I first heard about her.

I never imagined the secret treasure
the Demon Lord Luminus had been hiding

was actually the Hero who sealed away
that Storm Dragon.

Hero?

That girl is a Hero?!

She is a hero, but also not.

What she is now is Chronoa.
The embodiment of destruction.

Impressive feat, Yuuki.

I could've never broken the Ark's seal
containing the Sacred Spirit's power.

That's why I had to make use of you.

Good grief,
I guess I lost this game of wits.

Hook, line, and sinker.

So that means Granville's purpose is...

Now unleashed from her seal,
no one will be able to defeat her.

You Demon Lords and evil ones.

This will be the place
for you all to meet...

...your demise.

I'm back here, once again.

But this will be unlike the last time.

Next time: Chronoa the Hero, Part One.