1 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:24,080 A man clad in purest black... 2 00:00:24,750 --> 00:00:25,750 I see. 3 00:00:25,750 --> 00:00:29,040 You're the stray dog that's been snapping at the Cult lately. 4 00:00:31,380 --> 00:00:32,920 My name is Shadow. 5 00:00:33,920 --> 00:00:36,710 He who lurks in the shadows in order to hunt the shadows. 6 00:00:39,040 --> 00:00:40,250 Shadow? 7 00:00:40,790 --> 00:00:44,790 You seem to have gotten a swelled head after crushing a few of our smaller facilities. 8 00:00:45,130 --> 00:00:49,080 But not one of the Cult's core members was anywhere near any of those bases. 9 00:00:49,500 --> 00:00:52,630 You're just a bunch of cowards going after our weakest minions. 10 00:00:53,250 --> 00:00:56,330 Whomever or wherever we hunt, the result is the same. 11 00:00:56,880 --> 00:00:59,080 Unfortunately for you, it is not the same. 12 00:00:59,080 --> 00:01:01,580 A core member of the Cult is right here. 13 00:01:03,460 --> 00:01:06,750 Today, you will be hunted by me: 14 00:01:07,080 --> 00:01:10,330 the future Twelfth Seat of Rounds, Zenon Griffey. 15 00:01:11,670 --> 00:01:16,040 I will take your life in the service of the Knights of Rounds! 16 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,210 So? 17 00:01:31,170 --> 00:01:33,630 Where is this core member of the Cult? 18 00:03:11,080 --> 00:03:15,880 {\an7}#5: I Am… 19 00:03:12,920 --> 00:03:14,500 We've finished evacuating citizens 20 00:03:14,500 --> 00:03:16,130 from Commercial Districts 3 through 8! 21 00:03:16,420 --> 00:03:17,630 Close the station! 22 00:03:17,630 --> 00:03:19,290 Have the trains take shelter three stations down! 23 00:03:19,290 --> 00:03:20,500 All of them! 24 00:03:28,630 --> 00:03:30,000 Fire! Fire! 25 00:03:39,580 --> 00:03:40,790 Dark Knights! 26 00:03:41,170 --> 00:03:42,380 Attack! 27 00:03:49,540 --> 00:03:50,540 What?! 28 00:03:50,540 --> 00:03:51,960 It healed itself?! 29 00:03:57,420 --> 00:03:58,420 Dammit! 30 00:03:58,960 --> 00:04:01,040 Rally all nearby units! 31 00:04:01,040 --> 00:04:01,710 Aye! 32 00:04:01,710 --> 00:04:04,290 We'll try to keep it here! 33 00:04:04,290 --> 00:04:06,000 Don't worry about damaging buildings! 34 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,500 Permission granted to go all out! 35 00:04:07,500 --> 00:04:09,080 Do whatever it takes to stop that thing! 36 00:04:19,330 --> 00:04:20,540 You monster! 37 00:04:24,790 --> 00:04:26,000 Princess Iris! 38 00:04:27,420 --> 00:04:28,920 The injured will retreat! 39 00:04:28,920 --> 00:04:31,130 This district will soon be deserted! 40 00:04:31,130 --> 00:04:32,330 Then we can- 41 00:04:36,080 --> 00:04:37,330 It's healing itself. 42 00:04:37,330 --> 00:04:38,540 You're kidding. 43 00:04:38,540 --> 00:04:40,380 That was an attack from Princess Iris! 44 00:05:13,000 --> 00:05:14,880 You can heal that, too, can you? 45 00:05:15,670 --> 00:05:16,880 In that case, 46 00:05:16,880 --> 00:05:19,670 I'll just have to cut you into pieces so small that you can't regenerate from them! 47 00:05:37,330 --> 00:05:38,540 I'll just keep... 48 00:05:40,250 --> 00:05:42,210 You're only making her suffer. 49 00:05:42,500 --> 00:05:43,830 Can't you see that? 50 00:05:52,420 --> 00:05:53,630 Who are you?! 51 00:05:54,630 --> 00:05:55,630 Alpha. 52 00:06:03,540 --> 00:06:04,750 The monster... 53 00:06:10,920 --> 00:06:13,460 You poor thing, I know it hurts. 54 00:06:13,920 --> 00:06:15,670 You don't have to suffer any more. 55 00:06:20,630 --> 00:06:22,580 You don't have to feel any more pain, 56 00:06:22,920 --> 00:06:24,420 any more sadness. 57 00:07:14,580 --> 00:07:15,790 You... 58 00:07:18,170 --> 00:07:19,380 Wait, come back! 59 00:07:20,330 --> 00:07:25,330 Be a good audience member and content yourself with sitting back and enjoying the show. 60 00:07:25,790 --> 00:07:29,080 We are Shadow Garden, and you will stay out of our way. 61 00:07:37,540 --> 00:07:39,290 Shadow Garden? 62 00:07:43,080 --> 00:07:44,580 It's happening everywhere! 63 00:07:45,750 --> 00:07:48,130 Alexia, where in the world are you?! 64 00:07:57,830 --> 00:08:00,790 I see, apparently I've underestimated you a little. 65 00:08:01,080 --> 00:08:04,080 I can see how you've managed to destroy so many of our bases, 66 00:08:04,080 --> 00:08:05,710 even if they were small ones. 67 00:08:06,250 --> 00:08:07,630 Now let me show you! 68 00:08:07,920 --> 00:08:10,290 Behold the power of a future Knight of Rounds! 69 00:08:14,580 --> 00:08:16,080 So much magical energy... 70 00:08:45,170 --> 00:08:46,380 He's strong. 71 00:08:46,750 --> 00:08:47,750 Dammit! 72 00:08:52,380 --> 00:08:53,580 You're not attacking? 73 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,500 "Future Rounds"? 74 00:09:16,580 --> 00:09:19,830 His technique has gone beyond excellent and into the realms of transcendent. 75 00:09:20,380 --> 00:09:23,210 But at its core... 76 00:09:24,380 --> 00:09:25,830 his fencing is so ordinary. 77 00:09:27,040 --> 00:09:29,330 Like I dreamed of when I was a little girl... 78 00:09:29,920 --> 00:09:31,750 My ridiculous idea of ideal swordplay. 79 00:09:33,290 --> 00:09:36,420 Even without the innate talent for the sword that my sister had, 80 00:09:36,420 --> 00:09:41,210 I believed that, if I worked long and hard enough, I could be as strong as she is. 81 00:09:42,670 --> 00:09:46,790 But no matter how hard I tried, I could never catch up to the prodigy. 82 00:09:47,500 --> 00:09:51,710 The best I could ever do was to get people to compare me to her, and laugh at me. 83 00:09:52,500 --> 00:09:56,210 The fencing style of the have-nots, with no strength and no skill: 84 00:09:56,750 --> 00:09:59,080 the style of a Fencer Ordinaire. 85 00:10:00,670 --> 00:10:02,290 But I couldn't give it up. 86 00:10:03,880 --> 00:10:07,330 This style, that's nothing but a plain, boring accumulation of basic skills... 87 00:10:09,790 --> 00:10:11,000 To me... 88 00:10:11,580 --> 00:10:12,790 this style... 89 00:10:12,790 --> 00:10:14,460 I like your fencing style. 90 00:10:28,460 --> 00:10:30,290 You, who are you?! 91 00:10:30,580 --> 00:10:34,040 If you have so much power, why do you hide your identity?! 92 00:10:36,540 --> 00:10:38,460 We are Shadow Garden. 93 00:10:38,460 --> 00:10:41,210 They who lurk in the shadows, who hunt the shadows. 94 00:10:42,880 --> 00:10:45,710 That is the sole purpose of our existence. 95 00:10:47,040 --> 00:10:49,420 Are you insane? 96 00:10:51,080 --> 00:10:52,880 Shadow Garden? 97 00:10:53,830 --> 00:10:55,250 And there's a cult? 98 00:10:55,500 --> 00:10:56,880 What's going on? 99 00:10:58,880 --> 00:11:00,080 All right... 100 00:11:00,920 --> 00:11:02,920 If you really want to fight, 101 00:11:03,250 --> 00:11:05,540 then I'll give you a fight! 102 00:11:06,170 --> 00:11:07,830 With these pills, 103 00:11:07,830 --> 00:11:10,580 a man can awaken to a new nature beyond human limitations! 104 00:11:11,040 --> 00:11:16,290 If an ordinary person took them, he would be overwhelmed by their tremendous power and die... 105 00:11:38,790 --> 00:11:40,880 I am the Third Awakened. 106 00:11:45,420 --> 00:11:49,500 Those who can control this power are the real chosen ones. 107 00:11:50,380 --> 00:11:53,040 The ones worthy to join the Rounds. 108 00:11:57,670 --> 00:11:59,630 Let me show you... 109 00:12:01,040 --> 00:12:02,830 almighty power! 110 00:12:14,040 --> 00:12:15,330 How unsightly. 111 00:12:31,130 --> 00:12:33,630 If that's the best you can do, don't claim to be almighty. 112 00:12:34,880 --> 00:12:37,170 That's blasphemy against the almighty. 113 00:12:44,880 --> 00:12:45,920 Dammit... 114 00:12:56,080 --> 00:12:59,580 There is no road to almightiness for those using borrowed strength. 115 00:12:59,880 --> 00:13:01,080 None! 116 00:13:11,170 --> 00:13:12,830 Playtime is over. 117 00:13:17,920 --> 00:13:19,380 What is all this? 118 00:13:20,330 --> 00:13:22,170 Is this magic? 119 00:13:22,670 --> 00:13:24,040 But it's so... 120 00:13:24,040 --> 00:13:25,670 A single person could never- 121 00:13:25,670 --> 00:13:26,960 Once upon a time, 122 00:13:27,210 --> 00:13:29,630 there was a man who wished to withstand a nuclear bomb. 123 00:13:29,630 --> 00:13:34,330 The man developed his muscles, honed his mind, perfected his skills. 124 00:13:35,040 --> 00:13:38,710 However, there were yet heights he could not attain. 125 00:13:44,540 --> 00:13:48,000 But I couldn't allow myself to give up. 126 00:13:48,580 --> 00:13:50,750 So after years upon years of training, 127 00:13:50,750 --> 00:13:54,080 I arrived at a single solution. 128 00:13:55,460 --> 00:13:58,000 If I don't want to be vaporized in a nuclear explosion... 129 00:13:59,040 --> 00:14:01,630 I simply have to become nuclear myself. 130 00:14:04,540 --> 00:14:07,460 You're out of your mind! 131 00:14:16,080 --> 00:14:19,460 Let the true meaning of "almighty" be carved into your soul. 132 00:14:21,670 --> 00:14:23,880 This is my almighty power. 133 00:14:25,420 --> 00:14:26,630 I... 134 00:14:26,920 --> 00:14:28,130 am... 135 00:14:29,080 --> 00:14:31,130 atomic. 136 00:15:27,670 --> 00:15:28,880 Alexia! 137 00:16:26,130 --> 00:16:27,330 Alexia! 138 00:16:34,040 --> 00:16:35,250 Alexia! 139 00:16:37,330 --> 00:16:39,000 I'm so glad you're all right! 140 00:16:40,130 --> 00:16:41,460 So glad! 141 00:16:43,670 --> 00:16:46,040 I-I'm sorry! Are my arms cold? 142 00:16:56,960 --> 00:16:58,170 Thank you... 143 00:17:00,420 --> 00:17:01,830 Iris. 144 00:17:13,670 --> 00:17:15,920 It seems like there's more to the plot than meets the eye, 145 00:17:15,920 --> 00:17:18,670 but as far as the public is concerned, the case has been solved. 146 00:17:19,290 --> 00:17:21,460 Wow, cool. 147 00:17:22,580 --> 00:17:23,830 Guess I'm done here, then. 148 00:17:23,830 --> 00:17:25,040 No, wait! 149 00:17:27,000 --> 00:17:28,210 Um... 150 00:17:28,210 --> 00:17:30,210 There's something I wanted to talk about. 151 00:17:30,790 --> 00:17:34,460 You told me you liked my fencing style, remember? 152 00:17:35,790 --> 00:17:37,210 Maybe it's a little late to say this, but... 153 00:17:37,580 --> 00:17:38,790 Thank you. 154 00:17:39,580 --> 00:17:41,040 You're welcome, I guess. 155 00:17:41,380 --> 00:17:44,500 I've finally learned to like my sword style. 156 00:17:45,000 --> 00:17:46,960 Not because of you, though. 157 00:17:47,420 --> 00:17:49,670 I think you could have left that last part out, don't you? 158 00:17:50,920 --> 00:17:52,330 Well, it's true. 159 00:17:54,670 --> 00:17:55,880 Anyway, I'm out. 160 00:17:55,880 --> 00:17:56,880 Wait! 161 00:17:57,790 --> 00:17:59,000 I mean... 162 00:17:59,330 --> 00:18:03,460 We've been pretending to be a couple for a while now. 163 00:18:04,380 --> 00:18:06,040 And during the incident... 164 00:18:06,460 --> 00:18:08,880 Zenon kindly got himself killed. 165 00:18:10,500 --> 00:18:13,790 So if you're interested... 166 00:18:16,380 --> 00:18:21,210 I was thinking maybe we could try to keep this relationship going a little longer. 167 00:18:28,080 --> 00:18:29,460 I'm gonna have to say no. 168 00:18:40,500 --> 00:18:44,000 Later, massive amounts of blood were discovered behind the school building, 169 00:18:44,250 --> 00:18:46,540 but no body was found in the vicinity, 170 00:18:46,540 --> 00:18:51,330 and no students or faculty were reported to be injured or missing. 171 00:18:51,920 --> 00:18:55,710 This incident would eventually go on to become one of the school's seven mysteries: 172 00:18:55,710 --> 00:18:58,290 The Bodiless Murder. 173 00:19:01,830 --> 00:19:05,250 The Cult facility where they were holding Princess Alexia captive 174 00:19:05,250 --> 00:19:07,250 was destroyed by Lord Shadow. 175 00:19:07,710 --> 00:19:11,420 Zenon Griffey evaporated without a trace. That is my report. 176 00:19:12,460 --> 00:19:15,380 The Boss is almighty... 177 00:19:15,710 --> 00:19:18,790 Truly, it was a beautiful light. 178 00:19:19,420 --> 00:19:22,670 The entire Royal Capital bathed in the glow of Lord Shadow's magic... 179 00:19:23,130 --> 00:19:26,040 It was like looking at a heavenly paradise. 180 00:19:26,290 --> 00:19:29,170 I hope they've learned their lesson. 181 00:19:29,420 --> 00:19:32,920 They should know that they are merely prey to be hunted. 182 00:19:33,500 --> 00:19:36,960 One day, all of our enemies will vanish in that light. 183 00:19:37,080 --> 00:19:38,500 And on that day... 184 00:19:42,210 --> 00:19:43,540 Shall we continue? 185 00:19:43,540 --> 00:19:44,630 Yes. 186 00:19:44,630 --> 00:19:46,790 Zeta has reported in. She has found the target. 187 00:19:46,790 --> 00:19:49,130 She says she's going to get closer and investigate. 188 00:19:49,130 --> 00:19:50,670 I'll be expecting good news. 189 00:19:51,170 --> 00:19:53,630 And here is a research report from Eta. 190 00:19:53,880 --> 00:19:55,290 It seems to be going smoothly. 191 00:19:56,790 --> 00:19:59,500 And finally, we have a pressing issue. 192 00:20:00,880 --> 00:20:02,080 This. 193 00:20:02,330 --> 00:20:05,250 {\an7}Shadow Garden will deliver death's judgment! 194 00:20:06,130 --> 00:20:08,630 They're fools to call themselves by our name. 195 00:20:09,250 --> 00:20:12,170 Although they do seem to be covering their tracks rather well. 196 00:20:12,790 --> 00:20:15,500 They cannot escape our all-searching eye. 197 00:20:15,500 --> 00:20:16,960 It's not possible. 198 00:20:24,790 --> 00:20:28,000 The Cult of Diablos, and Shadow Garden... 199 00:20:28,460 --> 00:20:31,000 There may be something at work somewhere, 200 00:20:31,000 --> 00:20:33,460 somewhere beyond our grasp. 201 00:20:33,880 --> 00:20:35,080 However... 202 00:20:35,330 --> 00:20:37,830 Do you suspect the Knight Order? 203 00:20:39,040 --> 00:20:44,790 Our kingdom's most renowned sword instructor was an adherent of the Cult of Diablos. 204 00:20:45,380 --> 00:20:46,960 Considering that fact... 205 00:20:50,500 --> 00:20:53,290 Then we follow the plan? 206 00:20:54,580 --> 00:20:57,040 I will put together a new investigation team. 207 00:20:57,630 --> 00:20:58,630 Glen... 208 00:20:58,630 --> 00:20:59,630 Marco... 209 00:20:59,630 --> 00:21:02,500 I trust both of you with all my heart. 210 00:21:02,500 --> 00:21:04,080 I would like you to be a part of it. 211 00:21:04,790 --> 00:21:06,380 If that is your command. 212 00:21:07,170 --> 00:21:08,750 I-I would be honored! 213 00:21:09,330 --> 00:21:10,580 Thank you. 214 00:21:11,580 --> 00:21:14,040 Right now, this is our only clue. 215 00:21:15,000 --> 00:21:19,170 First, we'll need to find someone who can decipher its functions. 216 00:21:20,750 --> 00:21:23,460 This, "was"... "ed", 217 00:21:23,920 --> 00:21:25,250 And... "if"? 218 00:21:25,630 --> 00:21:27,290 "If you wish"? 219 00:21:28,040 --> 00:21:29,500 "Do"... "to"... 220 00:21:30,380 --> 00:21:32,330 Together, "grate"? 221 00:21:32,330 --> 00:21:34,330 "Val"... "you"... 222 00:21:35,460 --> 00:21:37,960 That girl is definitely not a princess. 223 00:21:37,960 --> 00:21:39,920 She's a natural born killing machine. 224 00:21:43,750 --> 00:21:45,080 Ow.... 225 00:21:55,710 --> 00:21:56,920 Are you okay?