1 00:00:00,210 --> 00:00:02,130 ABYSSAL CAPITAL R'LYATH 2 00:00:02,210 --> 00:00:03,630 ♪ 3 00:00:03,960 --> 00:00:05,170 - -[growls] - [RAKURO] What? 4 00:00:05,800 --> 00:00:08,680 Ctarnidd turned an entire city upside down? 5 00:00:08,880 --> 00:00:10,050 That is correct. 6 00:00:10,140 --> 00:00:11,180 An act which enabled 7 00:00:11,260 --> 00:00:13,680 the Abyssal Capital, R'lyath, to exist. 8 00:00:14,180 --> 00:00:16,640 There's more to it than a simple inversion, though. 9 00:00:17,180 --> 00:00:19,480 Imagine a city, the ground below it, 10 00:00:19,560 --> 00:00:22,190 the air above, and then take it all and flip it. 11 00:00:22,270 --> 00:00:23,320 By doing this, 12 00:00:23,400 --> 00:00:25,150 the Master of the Abyss has created a place 13 00:00:25,230 --> 00:00:26,860 where you can breathe under the water, 14 00:00:26,940 --> 00:00:28,820 and where objects fall upward. 15 00:00:29,070 --> 00:00:30,990 [RAKURO] Were the zombie fishmen and the mermaids 16 00:00:31,070 --> 00:00:34,160 created by that process, or did they already exist? 17 00:00:34,240 --> 00:00:35,240 [ARABA] They did not. 18 00:00:35,330 --> 00:00:36,950 The process inverted non-human, 19 00:00:37,040 --> 00:00:39,540 living fish into undead fishmen hybrids, 20 00:00:39,620 --> 00:00:40,790 as you've seen. 21 00:00:40,870 --> 00:00:42,540 It also inverts non-human, 22 00:00:42,630 --> 00:00:44,670 dead fish into the humanoid mermaids 23 00:00:44,750 --> 00:00:46,260 we encountered moments ago. 24 00:00:46,340 --> 00:00:47,010 NON-HUMAN, DEAD FISH INVERTED NON-FISH LIVING MERMAIDS 25 00:00:47,210 --> 00:00:50,970 To flip, invert, and bend reality as we know it. 26 00:00:51,050 --> 00:00:54,300 Ctarnidd of the Abyss is a transcendent being, 27 00:00:54,390 --> 00:00:57,180 one who can change the rules of our very world. 28 00:00:57,930 --> 00:00:59,100 So powerful, 29 00:00:59,180 --> 00:01:01,440 it can overturn even death itself. 30 00:01:01,520 --> 00:01:02,940 ♪ 31 00:02:33,320 --> 00:02:37,820 TIME TO FILLET A DRAGON FISH 32 00:02:38,200 --> 00:02:40,080 [RAKURO] "A transcendent being, 33 00:02:40,160 --> 00:02:43,250 so powerful, it can overturn even death itself." 34 00:02:43,910 --> 00:02:45,250 So then what? 35 00:02:45,620 --> 00:02:46,880 Does that mean the thing won't die, 36 00:02:46,960 --> 00:02:48,630 even if we manage to kill it? 37 00:02:49,420 --> 00:02:53,340 Ridiculous, and here I was feeling OP myself. 38 00:02:53,670 --> 00:02:55,590 Something tells me there's more to beating it 39 00:02:55,680 --> 00:02:57,140 than dealing damage. 40 00:02:57,850 --> 00:02:59,640 I'd like to avoid a direct confrontation 41 00:02:59,720 --> 00:03:02,020 if our NPCs' lives are at stake. 42 00:03:03,730 --> 00:03:04,980 Once I find them, 43 00:03:05,060 --> 00:03:07,690 I'm hoping we can find a way back to the surface. 44 00:03:07,770 --> 00:03:09,400 If you wish to leave alive, 45 00:03:09,480 --> 00:03:12,650 your only option is to give Ctarnidd a hell of a show. 46 00:03:12,730 --> 00:03:14,070 [RAKURO] You have my attention. 47 00:03:14,150 --> 00:03:15,950 The Master of the Abyss does not bring people 48 00:03:16,030 --> 00:03:18,740 like us here to be killed, that would be wasteful. 49 00:03:18,820 --> 00:03:20,410 Instead, it watches us struggle, 50 00:03:20,490 --> 00:03:22,120 to stave off its boredom. 51 00:03:22,370 --> 00:03:24,370 It's looking for entertainment. 52 00:03:24,450 --> 00:03:25,660 [chuckles] 53 00:03:25,750 --> 00:03:27,790 [RAKURO] Talk about your stupid hobbies. 54 00:03:27,960 --> 00:03:29,500 Know any comedy routines fit 55 00:03:29,590 --> 00:03:32,090 for an eight-armed freak with a fish fetish? 56 00:03:32,170 --> 00:03:33,420 Ugh? 57 00:03:33,590 --> 00:03:35,880 What are those towers on each side of the city? 58 00:03:36,220 --> 00:03:37,300 [ARABA] Not sure. 59 00:03:37,380 --> 00:03:39,340 All I know for certain is that each tower 60 00:03:39,430 --> 00:03:41,050 contains a Sealing General. 61 00:03:41,140 --> 00:03:41,720 SEALING GENERAL 62 00:03:41,810 --> 00:03:42,930 [RAKURO] And those are? 63 00:03:43,020 --> 00:03:45,100 [ARABA] Challenging foes, each with the power 64 00:03:45,180 --> 00:03:47,980 to seal our abilities, or smother them entirely. 65 00:03:48,270 --> 00:03:51,610 I only know one by name, and that's Clionaire. 66 00:03:51,690 --> 00:03:53,900 They have the power to seal any spell. 67 00:03:53,980 --> 00:03:55,360 Beware. 68 00:03:55,490 --> 00:03:57,200 [RAKURO] Four generals, four towers. 69 00:03:57,280 --> 00:03:58,910 Seems obvious to me that beating these 70 00:03:58,990 --> 00:04:00,740 mini-boss-esque-guardians could trigger 71 00:04:00,820 --> 00:04:02,370 an event of some kind. 72 00:04:02,740 --> 00:04:03,990 - -Hey Araba. - [ARABA] Huh? 73 00:04:04,080 --> 00:04:05,790 [RAKURO] How long have you been chillin' down here? 74 00:04:05,870 --> 00:04:08,000 You seem to be quite the expert on R'lyath, 75 00:04:08,080 --> 00:04:10,250 and you know a lot about Ctarnidd as well. 76 00:04:10,630 --> 00:04:12,920 I've wandered around the abyss a fair bit 77 00:04:13,000 --> 00:04:15,840 but this is my first time down here. 78 00:04:15,920 --> 00:04:17,260 ♪ 79 00:04:17,340 --> 00:04:19,890 Of all the mermen who have entered the sunken city, 80 00:04:19,970 --> 00:04:22,050 only one fortunate soul has escaped 81 00:04:22,140 --> 00:04:23,850 and lived to tell the tale. 82 00:04:24,810 --> 00:04:26,350 [burbling] 83 00:04:26,430 --> 00:04:29,520 He said that he stabbed Ctarnidd in its left eye, 84 00:04:29,600 --> 00:04:30,730 and the next thing he knew, 85 00:04:30,810 --> 00:04:32,520 he was expelled from the capital. 86 00:04:32,610 --> 00:04:34,110 ♪ 87 00:04:34,190 --> 00:04:35,900 He's my grandfather. 88 00:04:37,070 --> 00:04:38,240 [RAKURO] Ah, got it. 89 00:04:38,320 --> 00:04:40,990 So your family has a history with Ctarnidd, then? 90 00:04:41,370 --> 00:04:42,910 That we do, in a way, 91 00:04:42,990 --> 00:04:44,990 but I've told you everything I know. 92 00:04:45,330 --> 00:04:47,370 Now, how long do you intend to stand 93 00:04:47,450 --> 00:04:48,830 in the open like this? 94 00:04:49,410 --> 00:04:51,380 [RAKURO] Well, part of me wanted to explore the city 95 00:04:51,460 --> 00:04:53,130 and make a mental-map of it, 96 00:04:53,210 --> 00:04:55,380 but I figured it would take too long to do that, 97 00:04:55,460 --> 00:04:57,710 because we'd both have to be super quiet, right? 98 00:04:57,800 --> 00:04:58,880 - -[ARABA] Precisely. - [growls] 99 00:04:58,970 --> 00:05:00,930 The streets are crawling with dangerous foes, 100 00:05:01,010 --> 00:05:02,930 but they can see you up here, too. 101 00:05:03,550 --> 00:05:06,310 So, I think it would be wise to leave... 102 00:05:06,390 --> 00:05:08,020 Ugh. Hang on, bird! 103 00:05:08,100 --> 00:05:09,480 What are you doing, there? 104 00:05:09,850 --> 00:05:11,520 [RAKURO] Well, I think making some noise 105 00:05:11,600 --> 00:05:12,810 is the best way to be found. 106 00:05:12,900 --> 00:05:14,020 Don't do it! 107 00:05:14,110 --> 00:05:15,320 - -[deep inhale] - No, wait... 108 00:05:15,400 --> 00:05:17,860 [RAKURO] Hello! 109 00:05:17,940 --> 00:05:21,360 Anyone out there?! 110 00:05:21,910 --> 00:05:23,160 What are you thinking? 111 00:05:23,240 --> 00:05:24,580 [RAKURO] Shut up, man! 112 00:05:28,160 --> 00:05:30,160 [EMUL] Sunraku! 113 00:05:30,500 --> 00:05:33,330 Sunraku! 114 00:05:33,920 --> 00:05:37,050 Sunraku! 115 00:05:37,130 --> 00:05:39,630 [RAKURO] That's a bingo, I knew Emul would hear me! 116 00:05:39,720 --> 00:05:41,300 [ARABA] Save your celebrations! 117 00:05:41,380 --> 00:05:43,260 They'll be swarming us in no time! 118 00:05:44,470 --> 00:05:46,310 [RAKURO] Dude, you worry too much! 119 00:05:46,390 --> 00:05:48,270 Mermaids can't sing while they're on the move, 120 00:05:48,350 --> 00:05:50,810 and the zombie chum, well, they're a simple bunch! 121 00:05:50,890 --> 00:05:52,310 What? 122 00:05:52,390 --> 00:05:53,730 - -[growls] - [rumbling] 123 00:05:53,810 --> 00:05:56,060 [RAKURO] If you run fast enough thing will be fine. 124 00:05:56,150 --> 00:05:58,110 - -Probably! - [groans] 125 00:05:58,190 --> 00:06:00,240 - -Help us, Sunraku! - [screams] 126 00:06:00,320 --> 00:06:02,650 We're all too young to die! 127 00:06:02,740 --> 00:06:04,030 [RAKURO] Hey, Emul! 128 00:06:04,110 --> 00:06:05,410 And you got Stude! 129 00:06:05,490 --> 00:06:07,830 The fishmen are focused on me, you're fine! 130 00:06:07,910 --> 00:06:09,450 - -It isn't that! - [screams] 131 00:06:09,540 --> 00:06:11,370 Sunraku, behind us... 132 00:06:11,460 --> 00:06:13,460 [rumbling] 133 00:06:13,960 --> 00:06:15,790 [both gasp] 134 00:06:15,880 --> 00:06:18,380 [screams] 135 00:06:18,630 --> 00:06:20,340 [grunts] 136 00:06:20,420 --> 00:06:22,380 [panting] 137 00:06:22,930 --> 00:06:24,130 [RAKURO] Stranger danger! 138 00:06:24,220 --> 00:06:25,760 Why would you do this, Emul? 139 00:06:25,840 --> 00:06:29,100 I wasn't trying to do anything, I promise you! 140 00:06:29,180 --> 00:06:31,180 [FEMALE NARRATOR] In SLF, there is a skill possessed 141 00:06:31,270 --> 00:06:32,940 by a limited number of monsters 142 00:06:33,020 --> 00:06:35,230 including vorpal bunnies and cait siths 143 00:06:35,310 --> 00:06:37,150 called "Random Encounter." 144 00:06:38,070 --> 00:06:40,730 It's typically used as a last resort by the weak 145 00:06:40,820 --> 00:06:42,820 and overwhelmed creature when they face a danger 146 00:06:42,900 --> 00:06:44,860 they have no chance of overcoming. 147 00:06:45,360 --> 00:06:46,450 For better or worse, 148 00:06:46,530 --> 00:06:48,620 the skill summons a monster from the current zone 149 00:06:48,700 --> 00:06:50,370 that's higher level than the caster. 150 00:06:50,450 --> 00:06:51,330 ARCTUS REGACLES LEVEL 125 151 00:06:51,410 --> 00:06:53,160 [RAKURO] And that's what it summoned? 152 00:06:53,540 --> 00:06:55,210 Fifty-fifty things would get better, 153 00:06:55,290 --> 00:06:57,080 - -but now they're way worse! - [roars] 154 00:06:57,170 --> 00:06:58,420 [shudders] 155 00:06:58,500 --> 00:07:00,000 [growls] 156 00:07:00,090 --> 00:07:01,510 Threats on all sides. 157 00:07:02,210 --> 00:07:03,510 This way! 158 00:07:03,590 --> 00:07:06,010 - -[growls] - [roars] 159 00:07:06,680 --> 00:07:08,930 [panting] 160 00:07:12,980 --> 00:07:14,850 [fire blazing] 161 00:07:15,600 --> 00:07:17,400 [screams] 162 00:07:18,360 --> 00:07:20,070 [RAKURO] It's got a mouth-laser? 163 00:07:20,150 --> 00:07:21,940 Sure hope this sea-serpeen is weaker 164 00:07:22,030 --> 00:07:23,650 than the Goldy Scorpy! 165 00:07:23,860 --> 00:07:26,240 That's not a monster conjured by Ctarnidd! 166 00:07:26,320 --> 00:07:27,530 I know nothing about it! 167 00:07:27,610 --> 00:07:28,660 Not a thing! 168 00:07:28,740 --> 00:07:29,740 [grunts] 169 00:07:29,830 --> 00:07:32,160 [RAKURO] So it was summoned from outside R'lyath? 170 00:07:32,240 --> 00:07:33,750 [screams] 171 00:07:33,830 --> 00:07:35,160 Huh. 172 00:07:35,290 --> 00:07:38,330 Araba! Remember that building we rested in earlier? 173 00:07:38,630 --> 00:07:39,960 [ARABA] Uh, yes. 174 00:07:40,040 --> 00:07:41,800 [RAKURO] Get these two back there for me! 175 00:07:41,880 --> 00:07:43,340 I'll keep this guy aggro'd! 176 00:07:43,420 --> 00:07:45,720 You sure? You can't take on this beast alone! 177 00:07:45,800 --> 00:07:46,840 Who's this? 178 00:07:46,930 --> 00:07:48,430 A talking shark-man with arms and legs? 179 00:07:48,510 --> 00:07:50,390 You want me to put my trust in a fishman? 180 00:07:50,470 --> 00:07:52,810 I'd rather walk the plank, you hear me? 181 00:07:53,060 --> 00:07:55,430 [RAKURO] Trust me, I've got a plan, guys! 182 00:07:55,520 --> 00:07:57,270 I'll meet up with you as soon as I can! 183 00:07:57,350 --> 00:07:58,600 Help me out, Araba! 184 00:07:58,690 --> 00:07:59,980 [sighs] 185 00:08:00,060 --> 00:08:02,860 Very well, this makes us even, you know. 186 00:08:02,940 --> 00:08:05,650 Hey! That child on your back, hand him to me! 187 00:08:05,740 --> 00:08:07,030 - -I shall take... - [gasps] 188 00:08:09,950 --> 00:08:11,450 [groans] 189 00:08:14,540 --> 00:08:15,830 - -[RAKURO] What? - [gasps] 190 00:08:15,950 --> 00:08:18,170 Guys, I hate to break it to ya. 191 00:08:18,250 --> 00:08:19,880 But I'm fresh out of mana! 192 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:22,590 - -[roars] - [gasps] 193 00:08:22,670 --> 00:08:23,800 [RAKURO] Emul! 194 00:08:23,880 --> 00:08:25,760 [both screams] 195 00:08:25,840 --> 00:08:28,800 [CEECRUE] Bamboo Lightning! 196 00:08:28,880 --> 00:08:30,140 ♪ 197 00:08:30,220 --> 00:08:32,760 [rumbling] 198 00:08:35,100 --> 00:08:36,680 [RAKURO] Is that bamboo? 199 00:08:36,770 --> 00:08:38,600 [rumbling] 200 00:08:38,690 --> 00:08:40,150 [Emul screams] 201 00:08:40,230 --> 00:08:43,520 [EMUL] The fishmen, they still cometh! 202 00:08:43,610 --> 00:08:45,650 ♪ 203 00:08:45,730 --> 00:08:48,400 [RUST] I heard a buncha noise and figured it was you! 204 00:08:48,490 --> 00:08:49,990 [growls] 205 00:08:50,070 --> 00:08:53,530 ♪ 206 00:08:53,620 --> 00:08:55,450 Big Bro! It's so good to see you! 207 00:08:55,540 --> 00:08:58,210 Emul! Good to see you too, lass! 208 00:08:59,080 --> 00:09:00,370 [RAKURO] If it ain't Rust! 209 00:09:00,460 --> 00:09:02,330 Man, it feels good to see another player! 210 00:09:02,420 --> 00:09:03,670 [both gasp] 211 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:06,000 This is no time to stand and chat! 212 00:09:06,090 --> 00:09:07,840 We have yet to safely escape! 213 00:09:07,920 --> 00:09:08,970 [growls] 214 00:09:09,050 --> 00:09:10,630 Hang on tight, you hear me? 215 00:09:10,720 --> 00:09:12,430 Sir, yes, sir! 216 00:09:12,510 --> 00:09:14,140 [RAKURO] He's right, we gotta get out of here! 217 00:09:14,220 --> 00:09:16,270 Okay, who's the sharkman? 218 00:09:17,100 --> 00:09:18,140 Friend or foe? 219 00:09:18,230 --> 00:09:20,100 [RAKURO] Put the bow down, he's a friend! 220 00:09:20,190 --> 00:09:21,730 You ever heard of context? 221 00:09:21,810 --> 00:09:23,900 ♪ 222 00:09:25,150 --> 00:09:26,940 [roaring] 223 00:09:27,030 --> 00:09:29,150 [RAKURO] Come on! Back already? 224 00:09:29,240 --> 00:09:30,200 He cracked me bamboo 225 00:09:30,280 --> 00:09:32,320 like it was nothin' more than a puffin egg! 226 00:09:32,410 --> 00:09:34,200 - -What manner of beast is he? - [roars] 227 00:09:34,280 --> 00:09:36,910 [RAKURO] I'd love to explain, but now's not a great time! 228 00:09:36,990 --> 00:09:39,160 Just follow Araba the Merman, the shark! 229 00:09:39,250 --> 00:09:40,870 I got this guys, okay? 230 00:09:41,210 --> 00:09:43,080 [CEECRUE] Yer gonna fight the bloke yourself? 231 00:09:43,170 --> 00:09:44,630 That's mighty reckless of ya! 232 00:09:44,710 --> 00:09:47,000 [EMUL] It would make more sense for us to fight it together! 233 00:09:47,090 --> 00:09:48,050 [STUDE] I don't care what you do, 234 00:09:48,130 --> 00:09:49,630 just get me out of here! 235 00:09:50,470 --> 00:09:51,930 Hey, I have an idea. 236 00:09:52,010 --> 00:09:53,140 [RAKURO] Huh? 237 00:09:53,220 --> 00:09:54,510 You've got a robot, right? 238 00:09:54,600 --> 00:09:55,930 I bet it could handle this! 239 00:09:56,010 --> 00:09:58,100 [RAKURO] You just wanna gawk at it, don't ya? 240 00:09:58,390 --> 00:09:59,850 Sorry, we can't use it. 241 00:09:59,930 --> 00:10:01,270 - -It's out of power. - [gasps] 242 00:10:01,730 --> 00:10:02,900 Oh. 243 00:10:02,980 --> 00:10:04,060 'Kay. 244 00:10:04,150 --> 00:10:05,860 [RAKURO] Are you really that broken up? 245 00:10:06,360 --> 00:10:08,230 All right, Rust, focus. 246 00:10:08,570 --> 00:10:10,190 Even if that thing takes me down, 247 00:10:10,280 --> 00:10:11,780 I'll revive at the respawn point 248 00:10:11,860 --> 00:10:13,320 - -you're all heading to. - [growls] 249 00:10:13,820 --> 00:10:17,080 But, you get KO'd, we'll end up separated again. 250 00:10:17,530 --> 00:10:19,750 And if one of the NPCs dies, 251 00:10:19,830 --> 00:10:21,370 you know the deal, right? 252 00:10:22,250 --> 00:10:23,670 Guess so. 253 00:10:23,960 --> 00:10:25,210 [whispering] And if you keep them alive, 254 00:10:25,380 --> 00:10:27,210 I'll show you some robot stuff later. 255 00:10:28,090 --> 00:10:29,710 Leave it to me, boss! 256 00:10:29,800 --> 00:10:31,050 [RAKURO] Ah, obsession, 257 00:10:31,130 --> 00:10:32,930 it's the gateway to manipulation! 258 00:10:33,260 --> 00:10:34,720 Right, show time! 259 00:10:34,800 --> 00:10:36,720 ♪ 260 00:10:36,800 --> 00:10:38,430 Waning mirror, you're up! 261 00:10:39,140 --> 00:10:40,930 [thuds] 262 00:10:41,230 --> 00:10:43,600 [roars] 263 00:10:44,600 --> 00:10:45,650 [smirks] 264 00:10:45,730 --> 00:10:49,070 [roars] 265 00:10:50,610 --> 00:10:51,940 [smirks] 266 00:10:52,320 --> 00:10:54,110 No! Sunraku? 267 00:10:54,200 --> 00:10:55,490 Hey, bird! 268 00:10:55,570 --> 00:10:57,120 Aren't you scared at all? 269 00:10:57,200 --> 00:10:58,870 There's so much chaos and destruction, 270 00:10:58,950 --> 00:11:00,990 how can you stand there with a smile? 271 00:11:01,370 --> 00:11:03,660 [RAKURO] The thing is, we pioneers have 272 00:11:03,750 --> 00:11:05,870 an unquenchable thirst for the unknown. 273 00:11:05,960 --> 00:11:07,170 It's what brings us to the edge 274 00:11:07,250 --> 00:11:09,130 of these cliffs in our lives. 275 00:11:09,500 --> 00:11:11,170 We just gotta jump. 276 00:11:11,260 --> 00:11:13,050 [rumbles] 277 00:11:13,670 --> 00:11:15,010 JK. 278 00:11:15,260 --> 00:11:18,260 Every now and then, a nice RP monologue feels right. 279 00:11:18,350 --> 00:11:20,100 Truth is, it's easier to escape the beast 280 00:11:20,180 --> 00:11:21,430 if I'm by myself. 281 00:11:21,520 --> 00:11:23,560 - -[growls] - But now... 282 00:11:23,850 --> 00:11:26,480 I'm starting to think escape is the boring route. 283 00:11:26,560 --> 00:11:28,900 I think I might know how to take you down. 284 00:11:29,270 --> 00:11:31,480 Treat me like bait all day if you want, 285 00:11:31,570 --> 00:11:33,280 but I think you forgot something. 286 00:11:33,360 --> 00:11:35,240 Birds eat fish, bro. 287 00:11:36,700 --> 00:11:39,280 [roaring] 288 00:11:39,370 --> 00:11:41,240 - -[thuds] - [rumbling] 289 00:11:41,370 --> 00:11:43,160 [grunts] 290 00:11:44,250 --> 00:11:45,410 [power yells] 291 00:11:45,500 --> 00:11:47,790 Unbroken Light Dance! 292 00:11:47,880 --> 00:11:49,330 This thing's beefy! 293 00:11:49,420 --> 00:11:50,630 I'm dealing tons of damage 294 00:11:50,710 --> 00:11:52,170 but it's still hanging in there! 295 00:11:52,250 --> 00:11:54,130 Someone wore their tough hide today! 296 00:11:54,210 --> 00:11:55,380 [rumbles] 297 00:11:55,470 --> 00:11:58,010 Violent sashimi packs a punch, too! 298 00:11:58,510 --> 00:12:00,470 Similar to our screamy-mermaid friends, 299 00:12:00,550 --> 00:12:03,470 it swims through the sky like it's in a giant fishbowl. 300 00:12:03,560 --> 00:12:06,060 So when it charges, it's got a ton of momentum. 301 00:12:06,140 --> 00:12:07,190 [growls] 302 00:12:07,270 --> 00:12:08,770 By the sheer act of locomotion, 303 00:12:08,850 --> 00:12:10,440 it's turning every zombie fishman 304 00:12:10,520 --> 00:12:12,940 it touches into chunks of rotten mincemeat. 305 00:12:13,440 --> 00:12:14,610 And on top of all that, 306 00:12:14,690 --> 00:12:16,780 it's got a long-range breath attack! 307 00:12:17,280 --> 00:12:19,490 Having the thing running rampant in three dimensions 308 00:12:19,570 --> 00:12:21,780 turns it into a harder fight than it should be. 309 00:12:22,080 --> 00:12:23,490 It's enough to make you wonder, 310 00:12:23,580 --> 00:12:24,870 is this a unique monster, 311 00:12:24,950 --> 00:12:27,330 or have I lost some of my super-sauce, here? 312 00:12:27,750 --> 00:12:29,500 At least, I would think that, 313 00:12:29,580 --> 00:12:32,000 if I were anywhere other than the inverted capital. 314 00:12:32,840 --> 00:12:34,880 [roars] 315 00:12:35,590 --> 00:12:36,220 SHANA-OH INCARNATE 316 00:12:36,920 --> 00:12:38,180 [rumbles] 317 00:12:38,260 --> 00:12:40,050 There's a few reasons why. 318 00:12:40,300 --> 00:12:41,800 You're in Ctarnidd's world now, 319 00:12:41,890 --> 00:12:43,470 flying through the air like it's water, 320 00:12:43,560 --> 00:12:45,970 and still, it's more complicated than that. 321 00:12:46,430 --> 00:12:48,980 You still have to deal with all that water pressure, too. 322 00:12:49,650 --> 00:12:51,060 Which means, you need a long, 323 00:12:51,150 --> 00:12:53,360 clear path for that big honkin' body of yours 324 00:12:53,440 --> 00:12:54,860 to pick up real steam. 325 00:12:55,400 --> 00:12:57,320 And in the winding paths of the city. 326 00:12:57,400 --> 00:12:59,660 If you plow into a wall, you slow down, 327 00:12:59,740 --> 00:13:01,530 and it's hard to regain your momentum. 328 00:13:02,070 --> 00:13:04,540 You can use the "skies" to get some back, 329 00:13:04,620 --> 00:13:06,410 but I can just beeline to an alleyway 330 00:13:06,500 --> 00:13:07,910 and slam the brakes on ya. 331 00:13:08,210 --> 00:13:09,960 If we were both in your natural environment, 332 00:13:10,040 --> 00:13:11,580 I'd be dead in a second. 333 00:13:11,670 --> 00:13:14,250 But thankfully, I move like I'm on land! 334 00:13:14,340 --> 00:13:15,920 So when I jump around these streets, 335 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,670 I'm way more agile! 336 00:13:18,170 --> 00:13:19,760 Oh, and a few more things. 337 00:13:19,840 --> 00:13:22,590 Like when you have those brief "blip" animations. 338 00:13:23,010 --> 00:13:24,560 While you were wormin' your way 339 00:13:24,640 --> 00:13:25,560 through those zombies, 340 00:13:25,640 --> 00:13:27,640 I thought you were actually taking damage from them. 341 00:13:27,720 --> 00:13:29,230 Thing is, they're all gone now, 342 00:13:29,310 --> 00:13:30,440 and you're still doing it. 343 00:13:30,520 --> 00:13:31,770 It could be a total coincidence, 344 00:13:31,850 --> 00:13:33,110 but hear me out. 345 00:13:33,190 --> 00:13:34,610 I think with every little swipe, 346 00:13:34,690 --> 00:13:36,190 those fishmen were poisoning you, 347 00:13:36,280 --> 00:13:37,360 - -and with enough of them... - [growls] 348 00:13:37,440 --> 00:13:40,490 ...the effect was powerful enough to infect even you. 349 00:13:41,030 --> 00:13:43,410 Which means, every time we see one of the blips, 350 00:13:43,490 --> 00:13:45,580 you're taking incremental poison damage. 351 00:13:45,660 --> 00:13:46,700 Can't let your guard down 352 00:13:46,790 --> 00:13:48,660 around those rotten little buggers. 353 00:13:48,750 --> 00:13:49,960 Looks like I made the right choice 354 00:13:50,040 --> 00:13:51,620 to avoid 'em from the get-go. 355 00:13:52,710 --> 00:13:54,460 - -[blast] - [grunts] 356 00:13:55,210 --> 00:13:56,500 That was close! 357 00:13:56,590 --> 00:13:58,380 Guess I drifted too far there. 358 00:13:58,960 --> 00:14:00,220 And the last reason, though, 359 00:14:00,300 --> 00:14:02,470 it's got nothing to do with R'lyath. 360 00:14:02,800 --> 00:14:03,300 SHELVE WEAPON 361 00:14:03,390 --> 00:14:05,720 You were dealt an unlucky hand with me. 362 00:14:06,680 --> 00:14:08,060 I happened to be raised by a dad 363 00:14:08,140 --> 00:14:09,470 obsessed with fishing! 364 00:14:09,810 --> 00:14:11,940 He taught me more than I ever wanted to know. 365 00:14:12,020 --> 00:14:14,020 Including how to fillet a fish! 366 00:14:14,100 --> 00:14:15,690 [sword clanks] 367 00:14:15,770 --> 00:14:18,150 [roars] 368 00:14:20,990 --> 00:14:22,400 [grunts] 369 00:14:23,280 --> 00:14:24,530 You get it, now? 370 00:14:24,620 --> 00:14:26,990 It'd be one thing if we were in the open ocean. 371 00:14:27,080 --> 00:14:28,620 But here in the inverted capital, 372 00:14:28,700 --> 00:14:30,540 your abilities aren't nearly as broken 373 00:14:30,620 --> 00:14:33,080 as the Goldy Scorpion who came before you! 374 00:14:33,830 --> 00:14:36,040 Well, I think I've got my strat worked out. 375 00:14:36,130 --> 00:14:37,710 Now, it's a war of attrition. 376 00:14:37,790 --> 00:14:41,220 Your toughness, versus my Ducusram. 377 00:14:41,300 --> 00:14:43,630 Time to see which one wears out first. 378 00:14:44,260 --> 00:14:45,300 Let's rock! 379 00:14:45,390 --> 00:14:47,260 - -[roars] - [blasts] 380 00:14:48,760 --> 00:14:49,890 [rumbling] 381 00:14:49,970 --> 00:14:51,430 [panting] 382 00:14:51,680 --> 00:14:53,230 Hear those explosions? 383 00:14:53,440 --> 00:14:54,980 The monsters are gone, now. 384 00:14:55,060 --> 00:14:56,980 I wonder if they went over there instead? 385 00:14:57,730 --> 00:14:59,650 Someone must be fighting there. 386 00:14:59,730 --> 00:15:01,400 I've gotta go help, right away! 387 00:15:01,490 --> 00:15:03,740 Ceecrue, stay alive, friend! 388 00:15:04,490 --> 00:15:05,950 [both gasps] 389 00:15:06,820 --> 00:15:09,490 It's you! You're name's Akitsuakane, right? 390 00:15:09,580 --> 00:15:11,330 I'm just glad I found someone else! 391 00:15:11,410 --> 00:15:13,080 You heading for the noise, too? 392 00:15:13,710 --> 00:15:15,500 It's so loud, it's hard not to be drawn 393 00:15:15,580 --> 00:15:17,080 toward action like that. 394 00:15:17,170 --> 00:15:19,500 I figured if everybody else was doing the same thing, 395 00:15:19,590 --> 00:15:21,300 we'd find each other a lot faster! 396 00:15:21,380 --> 00:15:23,010 [AKANE] I think you're right, so let's go! 397 00:15:23,090 --> 00:15:24,510 Roger that! 398 00:15:31,180 --> 00:15:32,720 [REI (PSYGER-0)] Sorry, Hizutome. 399 00:15:32,810 --> 00:15:34,310 I wish I didn't have to! 400 00:15:34,390 --> 00:15:35,980 Once this is all dealt with. 401 00:15:36,060 --> 00:15:38,440 I promise, I'll come back to help you guys! 402 00:15:38,520 --> 00:15:38,860 LOGGING OUT 403 00:15:39,060 --> 00:15:41,110 [rumbling] 404 00:15:42,230 --> 00:15:43,780 [thuds] 405 00:15:43,860 --> 00:15:44,740 [RAKURO] Too slow! 406 00:15:44,820 --> 00:15:46,530 FLEET FLOAT 407 00:15:46,660 --> 00:15:48,660 You had a good run, I'll give you that. 408 00:15:48,740 --> 00:15:50,910 But now, you're just compensating! 409 00:15:51,160 --> 00:15:53,250 Would you hurry up and die already! 410 00:15:54,750 --> 00:15:57,000 [rumbling] 411 00:15:59,670 --> 00:16:01,590 [roars] 412 00:16:02,710 --> 00:16:04,670 [thuds] 413 00:16:07,970 --> 00:16:10,640 [RAKURO] [gasps] Oh, hell, yeah! 414 00:16:11,260 --> 00:16:13,350 It's finally over! 415 00:16:15,430 --> 00:16:17,940 You really saved my butt today, Ducusram! 416 00:16:18,020 --> 00:16:19,310 I knew that guy'd be tough, 417 00:16:19,400 --> 00:16:22,110 but he was no match for your ever-dominating durability! 418 00:16:22,190 --> 00:16:23,320 [laughs] 419 00:16:23,400 --> 00:16:25,570 All right! Time to gather up all the mats 420 00:16:25,650 --> 00:16:26,950 snake-daddy dropped! 421 00:16:27,030 --> 00:16:29,070 [AKANE] See? I told you it was Sunraku! 422 00:16:29,160 --> 00:16:30,450 - -You weren't wrong! - Huh? 423 00:16:30,910 --> 00:16:32,410 [RAKURO] Well, if it isn't you two! 424 00:16:32,490 --> 00:16:34,200 [AKANE] We finally found you, dude! 425 00:16:34,490 --> 00:16:37,160 So, I heard the commotion coming from this area, 426 00:16:37,250 --> 00:16:38,460 and I assumed there was a decent 427 00:16:38,540 --> 00:16:39,710 sized battle happening. 428 00:16:39,790 --> 00:16:42,630 But jeez, what in the world were you fighting over here? 429 00:16:42,960 --> 00:16:44,590 Ah, let's see. 430 00:16:44,670 --> 00:16:46,550 Basically, it was the love-child of a dragon 431 00:16:46,630 --> 00:16:48,510 and an oarfish that no one asked for. 432 00:16:48,590 --> 00:16:50,840 But don't worry, it won't show up again. 433 00:16:51,430 --> 00:16:52,430 Guess it worked out, 434 00:16:52,510 --> 00:16:53,680 'cause the battle was intense enough 435 00:16:53,760 --> 00:16:55,720 to serve as a beacon, so there's that. 436 00:16:55,810 --> 00:16:58,690 Well, we should stay here so the others can find us too! 437 00:16:58,770 --> 00:17:00,190 I already met up with Rust, 438 00:17:00,270 --> 00:17:01,650 Emul, and Ceecrue. 439 00:17:01,730 --> 00:17:03,440 They're waiting at base camp right now. 440 00:17:03,520 --> 00:17:04,820 Really? That's awesome! 441 00:17:04,900 --> 00:17:06,190 [RAKURO] Oh, and Stude. 442 00:17:06,280 --> 00:17:08,400 [MOLD] That makes us the stragglers, then. 443 00:17:08,490 --> 00:17:10,160 [RAKURO] Saying it out loud made me realize 444 00:17:10,240 --> 00:17:11,570 I haven't seen Rei. 445 00:17:11,660 --> 00:17:13,370 Think we should wait a little longer? 446 00:17:13,450 --> 00:17:14,830 [clatter] 447 00:17:14,910 --> 00:17:16,160 Uh? 448 00:17:17,500 --> 00:17:18,580 [gasps] 449 00:17:18,660 --> 00:17:20,580 What? Reinforcements? 450 00:17:20,670 --> 00:17:22,290 [clatters] 451 00:17:23,460 --> 00:17:25,710 Hang on, no way. 452 00:17:32,590 --> 00:17:35,100 Wait, did these buildings just repair themselves? 453 00:17:35,180 --> 00:17:37,310 It's like they were all reset to normal! 454 00:17:37,600 --> 00:17:39,770 Sunraku, what is this, man? 455 00:17:40,270 --> 00:17:41,310 [RAKURO] I dunno. 456 00:17:41,400 --> 00:17:42,560 But if I were a gambler, 457 00:17:42,650 --> 00:17:45,270 I'd wager this is part of Ctarnidd's power, too. 458 00:17:45,360 --> 00:17:46,780 Ctarnidd's power? 459 00:17:46,980 --> 00:17:49,700 That tentacled bastard's playing games with us. 460 00:17:50,320 --> 00:17:51,780 [ARABA] It does not bring people like us here 461 00:17:51,860 --> 00:17:52,780 to be killed. 462 00:17:52,870 --> 00:17:54,910 Instead, it likes to watch us struggle 463 00:17:54,990 --> 00:17:56,290 to stave off its boredom. 464 00:17:56,370 --> 00:17:57,450 [scoffs] 465 00:17:57,540 --> 00:17:59,330 [RAKURO] It had its fun, and now it's cleaning up 466 00:17:59,410 --> 00:18:01,750 the playroom for a brand new toy session. 467 00:18:02,290 --> 00:18:04,670 There ya are, lass! It's good to see you! 468 00:18:04,750 --> 00:18:06,960 It's great to see you too, Ceecrue! 469 00:18:07,050 --> 00:18:09,340 Sunraku's alive! 470 00:18:09,420 --> 00:18:11,220 [laughs] 471 00:18:12,300 --> 00:18:14,850 [ARABA] You actually managed to slay the creature? 472 00:18:15,140 --> 00:18:16,470 I can't believe it! 473 00:18:16,560 --> 00:18:17,970 [RAKURO] And I got a boatload of mats 474 00:18:18,060 --> 00:18:19,390 for the trouble, as well! 475 00:18:19,470 --> 00:18:21,310 Some meat, too. Hungry? 476 00:18:21,520 --> 00:18:23,600 Looks like good white fish with lots of protein. 477 00:18:23,690 --> 00:18:24,810 Hey, Rust! 478 00:18:24,900 --> 00:18:27,650 - -I'm glad we found yo-- - Okay, Sunraku, you promised. 479 00:18:28,400 --> 00:18:30,990 [sighs] Sometimes I wish I were an NPC, 480 00:18:31,070 --> 00:18:32,610 'cause she seems to react better to them 481 00:18:32,700 --> 00:18:34,070 than me half the time. 482 00:18:34,160 --> 00:18:35,160 Huh? 483 00:18:35,240 --> 00:18:36,620 [RAKURO] Promised what? 484 00:18:36,870 --> 00:18:38,540 You said that if I kept everyone alive, 485 00:18:38,620 --> 00:18:41,080 you'd show me some freakin' robot stuff later! 486 00:18:41,160 --> 00:18:42,540 [RAKURO] Well, it's out of power. 487 00:18:42,620 --> 00:18:44,630 It won't work, I already told you that. 488 00:18:44,710 --> 00:18:46,250 I don't care! 489 00:18:46,540 --> 00:18:47,840 [RAKURO] I can tell. 490 00:18:48,460 --> 00:18:50,420 Fine, show yourself! 491 00:18:50,510 --> 00:18:54,680 Behold! The Non-Standard Tactical Avian, Suzaku! 492 00:18:54,760 --> 00:18:56,930 ♪ 493 00:18:57,100 --> 00:18:59,970 LIMP 494 00:19:03,190 --> 00:19:05,190 Is that a strange, metal bird? 495 00:19:05,270 --> 00:19:07,190 He looks a little tuckered out to me. 496 00:19:07,270 --> 00:19:08,570 Is it broken? 497 00:19:08,650 --> 00:19:09,980 [RAKURO] He's just locked in the position 498 00:19:10,070 --> 00:19:11,440 he crash-landed in! 499 00:19:11,530 --> 00:19:12,530 Do you guys ever listen to me? 500 00:19:12,610 --> 00:19:14,360 I told you it was out of power! 501 00:19:15,360 --> 00:19:16,410 It's... 502 00:19:16,490 --> 00:19:18,030 It's magnificent! 503 00:19:18,120 --> 00:19:19,990 Oh, the chill of frigid steel. 504 00:19:20,080 --> 00:19:21,330 There's no better feeling! 505 00:19:21,410 --> 00:19:23,830 SLF's simulation is pure perfection! 506 00:19:23,910 --> 00:19:25,330 Best game ever! 507 00:19:25,420 --> 00:19:27,670 [RAKURO] Yeah, a lot of games from the Nephilim Hollow era 508 00:19:27,750 --> 00:19:30,050 didn't have the resources that these devs do. 509 00:19:30,130 --> 00:19:31,340 - -[gasps] - [metal clanks] 510 00:19:31,420 --> 00:19:32,840 Look at dis big boi! 511 00:19:32,920 --> 00:19:34,800 It's even got real, working joints! 512 00:19:34,880 --> 00:19:35,930 [RAKURO] Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo! 513 00:19:36,010 --> 00:19:37,890 Don't bend him like that, you might break him! 514 00:19:37,970 --> 00:19:40,510 [MOLD] I just realized Psyger-0 isn't with us, 515 00:19:40,600 --> 00:19:42,310 has anyone seen them yet? 516 00:19:42,600 --> 00:19:44,230 No, I figured she's come running 517 00:19:44,310 --> 00:19:45,690 when she heard all the racket. 518 00:19:45,770 --> 00:19:46,900 But when she didn't show up, 519 00:19:46,980 --> 00:19:49,020 I thought she might be hangin' with you, Rust. 520 00:19:49,770 --> 00:19:51,780 Nope! Haven't seem him yet! 521 00:19:52,530 --> 00:19:54,190 [RAKURO] I'm sure a player of Rei's caliber 522 00:19:54,280 --> 00:19:56,360 would have picked up on how the save zones work, 523 00:19:56,450 --> 00:19:57,660 even down here. 524 00:19:58,030 --> 00:19:59,530 Anyway, we've got the whole gang together, 525 00:19:59,620 --> 00:20:02,700 minus one, so let's get to planning our next steps. 526 00:20:02,790 --> 00:20:04,410 [metal clanks] 527 00:20:04,540 --> 00:20:05,210 SPECIAL STATUS: "ABYSSAL TIME" 528 00:20:05,290 --> 00:20:06,290 First, we've been allotted 529 00:20:06,370 --> 00:20:07,790 168 hours 530 00:20:07,880 --> 00:20:10,250 to crank out this Bonus Unique Scenario. 531 00:20:10,340 --> 00:20:12,710 That's seven days for you matheletes. 532 00:20:13,050 --> 00:20:15,010 So we need to work out what our schedule looks like 533 00:20:15,090 --> 00:20:16,340 these next seven days. 534 00:20:16,760 --> 00:20:18,430 If we're calling this "day one," 535 00:20:18,510 --> 00:20:19,720 when do you guys think you'll be able 536 00:20:19,800 --> 00:20:21,260 to log in and play? 537 00:20:21,560 --> 00:20:22,890 [scrapes] 538 00:20:23,560 --> 00:20:24,640 AKITSU RUST MOLD TODAY 539 00:20:24,730 --> 00:20:26,940 I say we leave Rei off the chart for now. 540 00:20:27,100 --> 00:20:29,060 Uh, we're all over the place, 541 00:20:29,150 --> 00:20:31,730 but it looks like everyone can make it on the last day. 542 00:20:32,070 --> 00:20:33,320 [MOLD] What about you? 543 00:20:33,690 --> 00:20:34,940 [RAKURO] Ideally, I'd love to log in 544 00:20:35,030 --> 00:20:36,450 at least once a day. 545 00:20:37,070 --> 00:20:38,280 But I can't. 546 00:20:38,360 --> 00:20:39,570 Unfortunately, I'm busy, 547 00:20:39,660 --> 00:20:41,990 so I won't be able to play for the next two days. 548 00:20:42,450 --> 00:20:44,830 Depending on how things go, it could be longer. 549 00:20:45,370 --> 00:20:46,960 Emul, I'll need you to hold down the fort 550 00:20:47,040 --> 00:20:48,460 - -while I'm gone! - Why me? 551 00:20:48,540 --> 00:20:50,210 Are you asking me to stay in this dreary 552 00:20:50,290 --> 00:20:51,920 - -old room the whole time? - Wait. 553 00:20:52,170 --> 00:20:53,750 You're not just gonna leave us, are you? 554 00:20:53,840 --> 00:20:56,590 I need to get out of this town before I die down here! 555 00:20:56,670 --> 00:20:59,760 [sighs] Sorry, but, can you watch these guys for me? 556 00:20:59,840 --> 00:21:02,300 Well. If I must, I shall. 557 00:21:02,760 --> 00:21:04,520 Until I secure my lost weapon, 558 00:21:04,600 --> 00:21:06,980 we'll use this building as our defensive base. 559 00:21:07,350 --> 00:21:09,270 Hey, can you stay here too, Ceecrue? 560 00:21:09,350 --> 00:21:10,560 Indeed, I shall! 561 00:21:10,650 --> 00:21:12,610 You can trust in me, lass! 562 00:21:12,690 --> 00:21:13,900 Whenever we log in, 563 00:21:13,980 --> 00:21:15,230 I think it would be smart to keep 564 00:21:15,320 --> 00:21:17,110 each other posted on what we've accomplished 565 00:21:17,190 --> 00:21:18,530 while we were able to hop on. 566 00:21:18,610 --> 00:21:19,780 Okay? 567 00:21:19,860 --> 00:21:22,410 [RAKURO] All right, guys, I'm gonna log out for the day. 568 00:21:22,490 --> 00:21:23,910 But with this Master of the Abyss 569 00:21:23,990 --> 00:21:26,660 treating us like his toys, I refuse to give up. 570 00:21:27,080 --> 00:21:28,580 X-Day is day seven. 571 00:21:28,660 --> 00:21:29,920 We're gonna log on, 572 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,750 and we're gonna use all the info we've gathered 573 00:21:31,830 --> 00:21:34,170 to track down Ctarnidd in all his glory. 574 00:21:34,670 --> 00:21:36,090 Then show him who's boss! 575 00:21:36,170 --> 00:21:37,050 - -Ah-huh. - [all sigh] 576 00:21:37,130 --> 00:21:39,880 Master of the Abyss, it's time to meet our fists! 577 00:21:40,220 --> 00:21:42,930 (6 DAYS UNTIL X-DAY) 578 00:23:13,440 --> 00:23:15,480 [plane whirring] 579 00:23:17,310 --> 00:23:19,150 Hey, I'm thinkin', 580 00:23:19,230 --> 00:23:20,480 since we're all here, 581 00:23:20,570 --> 00:23:22,190 you guys wanna go explore Japan 582 00:23:22,280 --> 00:23:24,360 while we wait for the competition to start? 583 00:23:25,570 --> 00:23:26,870 [SYLVIA] Nah, I'm good. 584 00:23:26,990 --> 00:23:29,830 Anyone know which hotel Kei Uomi booked for the week? 585 00:23:30,080 --> 00:23:32,250 You gonna personally declare war on the dude? 586 00:23:32,330 --> 00:23:34,330 We literally just got off the plane. 587 00:23:34,410 --> 00:23:35,920 Everyone knows you're here. 588 00:23:36,540 --> 00:23:38,290 Miss "Best-in-the-US." 589 00:23:38,380 --> 00:23:40,050 ♪