TSUKIMICHI -MOONLIT FANTASY- SEASON 2
NIGHT 22: FIGHT ON, HERO
Is that really Senior Otonashi?
Something else is here!
First, a superhero cosplayer, and now, a walking skeleton!
Young Master, should we prioritize protecting the hero?
Remember not to use my name when speaking to me.
That might compromise our identity.
Understood.
I'll address you as Master, while you can call me Larva.
All right.
I'll deal with this thing.
I don't know who you are,
but I'd consider you an enemy.
Are they on our side?
That voice...
It really is her.
What is she doing in this world?
No.
What's with that outfit?
I know mine is weird too.
Voice changer activated.
I was sent by the goddess to protect the hero.
Abandon Fort Stellar and return to the North.
It should be possible with your telepathic communication.
Is this suit of armor an ancient artifact?
It seems the goddess still has tricks hidden up her sleeves.
I have no intention of fighting the demons.
If you retreat quietly,
I promise to stop the humans from pursuing you.
That's not possible.
I will slay the hero named Hibiki and keep Fort Stellar.
Get out of my way!
Stop protecting the hero and I shall spare you.
No can do.
Since I was paid upfront by my client.
Then you and the hero will both die here!
My name is Io.
Io the Demon General!
Not announcing yourself?
However,
I didn't expect to get interrupted by someone in white twice.
Is this the hero's fate?
Brace yourself!
He withstood Io's punch.
Impressive.
Hero of Limia, fall back with your friends.
That thing is not your average grunt.
Do not fight him with brute force.
I'll keep that in mind.
Not bad. However...
I see. He has more arms.
You're a clever one!
Spin Step!
Your strength is not enough to take me down!
That was a backhand punch used against a dragon.
You blocked it instantly. Great reflex.
It had me concerned because you sounded serious.
Perhaps fighting you is more fun than fighting Hibiki.
That smile... He's scary...
Who is that guy in white armor?
His armor is very tough.
But he's fighting Io.
He can't do it without our aid.
That's unnecessary.
When did it get here?
Your aid will only get in the way...
when Master is dealing with a foe of that level.
That level?
The skeleton is talking...
By the way,
did you get that sword from the Kuzunoha Company in Tsige?
Do you know them?
Yes.
Back in the wilderness,
I created an experimental beast that devoured wind spirits.
That sword was made with material from that creature.
What do you mean?
Just who are you anyway?
I am Larva.
I'm just an ordinary Lich who loves experiments.
Hibiki!
Darn it! There's more of them.
Stand still, hero of Limia!
I will slay your friends if you step outside this barrier.
Our pact with the goddess doesn't include the safety of your friends.
As long as the hero is safe,
I don't care what happens to the others.
So what do you expect from us?
I'll deal with them.
Stay inside the barrier and enjoy the show.
You can't be serious.
Darn you. Show some respect!
You two...
We can't afford to be outnumbered at this moment.
Let the skeleton take them down.
I'll bear witness...
...to how strong you are, Mr. Larva.
Move aside, Lich!
The hero is ours!
I know how resilient bulls are.
We do have these exhausting, violent farm animals back home.
Farm animal?
You fool...
Provoking us won't do you any good.
All right.
A horse without horns is simply too weak to be used as a steed.
I'm not sure if I can say the same about you.
Technically, I was originally a Lich.
Why would I say that?
Let me show you.
Behold, the 13 Steps!
Unlocking the 1st to 4th Steps.
Wand, Sword, Cup, Coin.
What is going on?
I bet you show your best when your superior is around.
At least pretend to struggle a little.
The horse dodge it.
The bull barely survived it.
Darn you!
Cursed wizard!
Ignite.
Don't worry. It won't hurt.
Surrender your lives to me!
He's not holding back at all.
Keep your eyes on me!
Oh my.
Feeling confident?
No.
I am fighting barehanded with someone stronger than me.
I'm not confident at all.
Very honest of you.
I couldn't land a hit on you until now.
More importantly,
aren't you concerned that your soldiers are dead?
Every soldier invading the capital was ready to face their death.
Sympathizing with their deaths is a form of humiliation!
A gauntlet with an elemental enchantment.
Impressive.
Saying that light-heartedly won't save you!
Just to make sure, you really don't want to retreat?
Of course.
I won't let you fool and stall me any longer.
I see.
Larva!
Unlock the 7th Step!
Understood.
You're asking that Lich to cover you?
No way.
I asked him to buy me some time.
It seems you don't plan to take this fight seriously.
Our goal is to protect the hero and retake Fort Stellar.
Nothing else.
I don't want to show my trump card...
without knowing who might become my enemies.
This cursed being...
even considered the possibility of making the hero his enemy.
All right.
Ultimate skill selected.
The Claymore is ready to go!
Claymore?
Huh?
What is that?
Something feels terribly wrong.
What the...
A homing weapon imbued with explosion magic.
I've never seen anything like this.
Scissor Launcher Knuckle!
It pierced my armored skin!
That didn't work.
What else can I use?
How about the Anchor Shot?
Not bad.
Eat this!
Great.
There is something useful after all.
He's all healed?
That's too fast.
What...
You can even fly?
Let's see...
Ready to launch.
Jet Kick!
Demon General Io, it's time for you to retreat.
Huh?
Cursed monster!
He regenerated.
Mr. Larva!
Your master is in trouble!
You don't need to remind me.
The 7th Step. Ready and activating.
Hell. Half-released.
Outside the city walls should be safe.
Go, Nivlheim.
Outside the city walls?
I'm enshrouding this city with a weakening mist.
Master ordered me to weaken them.
You should thank him later.
That hurt.
Something sharp like a dagger was thrown into the mix.
Why you...
How are you still unscathed?
What a mysterious guy!
I'm not unscathed. That really hurt.
You're not too shabby.
Great reflexes combined with incredible regenerative power.
That's overkill.
It'd be nice to enjoy a good fight if the circumstances were different.
However...
What's with the sudden shout?
Is this how demons bolster their morale?
No.
I ordered my subordinates...
who can't use telepathy to put something to good use.
What do you mean?
Something that raises a creature's potential...
over the limits.
I learned this trick from a white-haired woman...
from the hero's party.
Her name was Naval.
Isn't that...
No way...
Is that the Rose Sign?
Io...
Master!
That is a boosting item known as the Rose Sign.
It consumed the user's soul to grant them immense power!
And it's been modified.
Not bad, Lich. Very knowledgeable.
You'd make your subordinates use that?
This is a war where no one goes home alive.
Use the sudden burst of power to slay the remaining humans.
Time to see how effective Rona's modification is.
Rejoice, you in the white armor.
I acknowledge your might, for you've forced me to use this.
I see. Truly astounding.
Demon General Io, ready for battle!
He used a Rose Sign.
If the demons on the streets are using it too...
Lady Hibiki, we must save the civilians on the streets!
Indeed.
Let's go.
Yeah!
What is this? A barrier?
Mr. Larva!
Is this your doing, Skeleton?
Don't keep us in here!
Let us out!
Mr. Larva, please undo this barrier!
No.
This is not funny!
We must take control of the streets.
We can't let the people get slaughtered by demons!
Do not make me repeat myself.
My goal is...
You need not be worried about me.
We know the lay of the capital very well.
We can vanquish the demons in no time.
We won't let them beat us.
Please!
These humans...
Feel free to break this barrier and leave.
This is a powerful barrier based on the Cocytus.
If you can't even break this barrier, you can't even hope to save anyone.
If we break this barrier, will you allow us to go?
Is that your rule?
I'm considering it.
That's all. Nothing else.
- Hibiki! - Lady Hibiki!
It's okay.
I can do it.
Darn it.
- Hibiki! - Lady Hibiki!
I can still do it.
I am a hero!
I need more power.
I must obtain more power!
Where am I?
Welcome to this world.
Who's there?
That's a tricky question to answer.
We have only a brief moment to talk here.
Then, save the talk for later.
I'm in the middle of something important!
Be patient.
Only your consciousness is here.
Not even a split-second has passed in the other world.
So, only a brief moment.
Yes. Let's continue our conversation.
A foreigner from the Original World,
Hero Hibiki Otonashi.
So, you know me.
Certainly.
The other hero,
Tomoki Iwahashi, was here too.
He was here too?
You two have earned the right.
The right to receive a blessing as a summoned hero.
Does that mean I'll become stronger?
That depends on your potential.
With different powers come different prices.
But the short answer is yes.
Please answer a few questions for me.
For people like you,
there could be no definite answers.
So, what color are you?
Well done.
The result is out.
Hibiki Otonashi, your color is black.
Black?
Yes.
It's one of the greatest colors.
Tomoki shares the same color.
Black is a color one can never obtain from the gods.
Attack, defense, healing, support...
There's nothing it can't do.
It's also known as the Myriad Color.
The Myriad Color?
Now, let's create a power for you.
Tomoki already chose an offensive power.
You'll have to choose something else.
In that case...
How about the power to command the world?
Will this vague power work too?
Certainly.
But the price would be every bit of your mana...
and about 80 percent of the lives in this world.
Then, I refuse.
How about a power that nullifies all magic?
Something like that.
You're no fun.
You want de-spell magic?
You can have that power simply by training harder.
He can use that too.
You two know each other?
Don't tell me he got that cosplay suit from here?
No one would want a suit that funky.
While I do know him,
I doubt he will ever come here.
Well, what's the play?
What kind of power do you want?
How about the power to convert others' feelings into my own strength?
A power to turn others' feelings into your own strength?
I see.
It does sound like a power a hero would wield.
It suits your charismatic leadership.
Can it be done or not?
Of course.
The price is the maximum reduction of your mana pool.
That would be a problem.
Well then, Hibiki Otonashi.
I'm granting you this power.
Lady Hibiki!
- Snap out of it! - Hey! Hibiki!
All of your feelings...
...shall become my strength!
What the...
How was that?
As promised, you must let us go.
Hold on, hero of Limia!
Something is coming this way, Master!
Seriously?
Those guys are coming here now?
Larva, go with the hero party.
Understood.
Your opponent is standing right here.
Considering my plan to ally with the demons,
I really hate to kill Io right here.
Is this really all right?
That attack likely came from your friends.
Do you know them?
If so, you should know that no rules can restrict them.
I figured as much.
Before they arrive,
I must wear Io out as much as possible.
Is there a way to pull that off?
The Spellbreaker will do the trick.
When a hero appears on the opponent's side,
the enemies' buffs will be negated.
What hero?
Get ready!
Perception Realm!
Found it.
Spellbreaker!
Curse you...
What did you do?
I tried to destroy the Rose Sign.
Do you still want to fight?
Undying lords of the dragons...
They are here.
- World rulers opposing the goddess...
- What those two... - World rulers opposing the goddess...
- ...doing in the capital? - Let me use your power freely...
- A boosting spell? - ...for a short moment.
- It seems to take quite a while. - Dragons of blade, fire, water, shadow...
...and et cetera.
What? Et cetera?
Die!
I knew that wouldn't kill you.
You're still as interesting as ever.
NEXT EPISODE: NEMESIS REVENGE MATCH Night 23: "Nemesis Revenge Match."