[HEAD PRIEST] Nigun Grid Luwin.
As captain of the Sunlit Scripture,
one of the six scriptures
of the Six Great Gods, you are called upon to serve.
[NIGUN] With honor.
[HEAD PRIEST] You will go to the Re-Estize Kingdom.
Locate Gazef Stronoff, and eliminate him.
[grunts]
[HEAD PRIEST] This treasure contains a miracle of the Gods.
Use it only if necessary.
[NIGUN] Attention, all units.
Our prey has entered the cage.
Devote yourself to the Gods, and carry out their will.
[GAZEF] There they are.
It looks like they've surrounded us
in equal intervals.
[AINS] Do you have some idea of who they are?
Only the Slane Theocracy could send out
this many magic casters at once.
And they're part of a special ops unit
directly under the Head Priest.
It must be one of the six scriptures.
[AINS] Then the men who attacked the village earlier...?
Theocracy soldiers, no doubt.
Looks like they dressed in Imperial armor to throw us off.
[AINS] As I thought.
Does this village hold some significant value?
If you don't know why they're attacking,
then I'm assuming they're not after you,
which means one thing.
[AINS] It would appear that you are quite despised,
Chief Warrior.
Indeed. Well, lucky me.
To think, even the Slane Theocracy wants me dead.
[MOMONGA] But those creatures look like Archangel Flames.
Why is a monster from Yggdrasil here?
[GAZEF] Sir Ains. I would like to hire you.
Name your price and I'll make sure you get it.
[AINS] Sorry, but I have to decline.
Very well.
Then, please take care and thanks again.
This village owes you gratitude. As do I.
[AINS grunts]
I am grateful, which is why I hesitate to ask.
I know this is a selfish request.
Please, grant these people your protection one more time.
I have nothing to offer you now, but, I beg you.
Please--
[AINS] There is no need for you to go that far, Gazef.
I understand. I will be sure to protect the villagers.
I will even put the name of Ains Ooal Gown on the line.
Then, I will have nothing to worry about.
Instead, I will focus on the task before me.
[AINS] Take this. I insist.
[gasps] You're giving me a gift? I gratefully accept it.
Thanks.
[AINS] Good luck.
Ha!
[AINS sighs] When I first met the humans here,
I saw them as no more than insects, as you do.
But, the more I speak with them, the fonder I grow.
Like a child among helpless animals.
[ALBEDO] Is that the reason you were willing to promise
the honor of your great name to his request, my lord?
[AINS] Perhaps.
[VILLAGE CHIEF] Lord Ains!
Those marauders are still out there.
Why is the Chief Warrior leaving?
[AINS] Because he was their true target, not the village.
Then, should we just stay here and wait
for him to deal with those brigands?
[AINS] That would be unwise.
Once the Chief Warrior and his men disrupt their lines,
we will make our escape.
He will cause as much commotion as he can
to make a clear path for us.
[BOTH sigh]
We'll attack them head on!
Break through the soldiers and lead the enemy
away from the villagers!
After that, continue to retreat!
Timing is crucial here!
[SUBORDINATES] Understood, sir!
Now, then.
Let's paint the ground with their God-loving guts!
[SUBORDINATES yell]
[yells]
[grunts]
Here, sir!
Uh?
[yells]
Tough, aren't you?
"Martial Art."
[GAZEF] "Focus Battle Aura"!
[GAZEF grunts]
[GAZEF] Magic really pisses me off.
All right. It's done. This is all according to plan.
It's up to you, Sir Ains.
[SUBORDINATES yelling]
Huh?
Stay by Gazef's side...!
[SUBORDINATE 4B] We're the ones who will protect
this country!
[SUBORDINATES yelling]
I told you to retreat!
What are you doing coming back for me?
You're all damn fools.
But your fools I'm proud to fight beside.
[SLANE PRIESTS] Huh?
[SUBORDINATES yelp]
[SUBORDINATE 4B groans]
[SUBORDINATES gasp]
[SUBORDINATES grunting, yelling]
There's too many. They'll completely overtake us.
[GAZEF] But, if we take out their commander, it's all over!
Come on! You're in my way!
"Martial Art, Six-Fold Slash of Light"!
[SUBORDINATES gasp, laugh]
"Martial Art, Instant Counter"!
"Flow..."
[GAZEF] "...Acceleration"!
[grunts]
Ya see that?
We can win!
[pants]
[NIGUN] Impressive.
Mastering that many skills isn't easy.
Sadly, it won't save you.
Summon another set of angels.
Focus all of your magical attacks on the Chief Warrior.
We're in trouble.
I'm scared!
[NEMU sobs]
It's all right. Trust me.
[grunting]
[GAZEF pants]
[grunting]
[GAZEF groans]
[NIGUN] Finish him off. But don't leave it to chance.
Attack with all of them to ensure his fate.
[growling]
I'm... not... through... yet!
I am the Chief Warrior!
My heart and soul belong to Re-Estize!
I'll die 1,000 times before I lose to the likes of you!
Yes, you will die, and you'll only have
your blaspheming tongue to blame for it.
Face it, Gazef Stronoff.
There's nothing you can do to stop us.
Once we're through with you, we'll massacre the villagers.
Cease your futile resistance,
and just lie down like a good dog.
As an act of mercy, I'll make sure
your death is painless.
[laughs]
Is something amusing?
Yeah, you and your little army.
When the man in the village comes for you,
it will be a massacre.
Trying to bluff me?
Kill him, angels. Make sure he suffers.
[AINS] Looks like it's time for us to switch.
[VILLAGERS gasp, murmur]
Huh? Where am I?
[VILLAGE CHIEF] This is the village storage house.
Lord Ains set up a magical barrier
to keep us all safe.
Is he here?
He was, but he just vanished
right in front of our eyes. Then you appeared in his place.
[gasps]
I'll be...
[clatter]
And just who are you?
[AINS] Nice to meet you, people of the Slane Theocracy.
My name is Ains Ooal Gown.
But, please, call me Ains.
[AINS] I have something of a relationship
with those villagers.
Have you come to beg for their lives,
or just your own?
[AINS] No, no. You misunderstand.
[SLANE PRIESTS] Hm?
[AINS] I overheard your conversation
with the Chief Warrior.
You really have a lot of balls, don't you?
Huh?
[AINS] I spent my precious time and energy
saving those people, and you brazenly declared
your intent to massacre them.
I can't imagine anything more offensive.
You're being rather brazen yourself,
for a meager magic caster. So, what do you plan to do?
[AINS] Offer your pitiful life to me without resistance.
Do this and there will be no pain.
However, if you refuse, I swear, here and now,
you will die painfully and in despair for your imprudence.
Have the angels attack this fool!
[gasps] Is that all you had?
I expected more after a bluff like that.
Huh?
[AINS] Did you not hear me?
I said to offer your life without resistance.
By the time I'm through with you,
you'll wish you had listened.
[SLANE PRIEST 4C] A trick!
[SLANE PRIEST 4D] Yes! It has to be!
[AINS] High Tiered Physical Nullification.
It's a passive skill that completely nullifies
the physical attacks
of low-leveled weapons and monsters.
[gasps]
[AINS yells]
[AINS] As I thought.
They really are the Archangel Flames from Yggdrasil.
[AINS] The fact that you can use magic and summon spells
from Yggdrasil intrigues me.
I want to know why they exist here,
and how you could have learned them.
But, for now, I'll focus on killing you.
It's my turn.
You wanted a massacre? You'll get one.
Don't just stand there. Attack him! Hurry!
[AINS] Albedo, stand back.
[ALBEDO] Lord.
[AINS] "Negative Burst"!
[SLANE PRIESTS gasping]
[gasps] That's not... possible!
[GAZEF] When the man in the village comes for you,
it will be a massacre.
[SLANE PRIESTS shouting spells]
[AINS] Hm.
It would seem they know more Yggdrasil spells
than I initially thought.
Tell me! Where did you learn that magic?
[SLANE PRIEST 4A yelping]
What just happened?
[AINS] Albedo.
You're well aware that these pitiful, low-level spells
would have done me no harm.
There was no need for you to interfere.
[ALBEDO] I beg your pardon, Lord Ains.
but if someone wishes to fight a Supreme Being,
such as you, they should at least be able to best me.
These men are mere pebbles fighting a mountain.
[AINS laughs] I'm afraid they wouldn't meet your requirements
in ten lifetimes.
Now...
Principality of Observation! Attack!
[AINS] My, my. I guess I should fight back.
"Hell Flame."
[SLANE PRIESTS gasping]
[NIGUN] That was... one hit!
That's impossible!
There's no way a high level angel could be destroyed
using only one spell!
[SLANE PRIEST 4C] Captain Nigun, sir!
What should we do now?
We'll summon the highest-level angel!
[SLANE PRIESTS gasp]
[MOMONGA] Is that...?
[MOMONGA] Based on how it glows, it's a sealing crystal
that can hold any magic other than top tier spells.
So, they even have Yggdrasil items.
[AINS] Albedo. I believe your skills may be required.
[ALBEDO] Understood!
Behold! The shining form of the highest of angels!
Dominion Authority!
[SLANE PRIESTS cheer]
[AINS] Wait.
You're telling me this is your strongest trump card?
That's right.
I didn't think I'd have to call on it, but you proved worthy
of its divine greatness!
[AINS] I'm at a complete loss for words.
Regretting your folly?
I wouldn't blame you if you were.
[AINS] This is stupid.
What?
[AINS] I can't believe I put up my guard
for this sort of child's play.
What was that? You can't be serious!
No way. You're, lying!
Mankind can't compete with its might!
I'll show you!
Smite him with your divine power!
Dominion Authority is the holy product
of seventh tier magic!
Nothing can survive it!
Now, receive the Gods' judgment and repent!
[AINS laughs]
Huh?
[AINS laughing]
[AINS] So this is how it feels to take damage. This is pain!
[gasping]
[ALBEDO growling]
[AINS gasps]
[ALBEDO] You lower life form!
[screams]
[ALBEDO] That's my love!
My beloved Lord Ains, the ruler of my heart and soul!
You caused him pain!
And for that, you will know hell!
[AINS] Calm down, Albedo.
[ALBEDO] But, Lord Ains!
[AINS] It's fine.
Aside from the surprising weakness of the angels,
everything is going exactly as I had foreseen it.
[AINS] It's my turn again. Know despair!
"Black Hole"!
[SLANE PRIESTS gasp]
[NIGUN] Even demons don't have this kind of power.
Just who in the world are you?
[AINS] Ains Ooal Gown.
In the past, there was no one alive
who did not fear this name.
Hey, what was that?
[AINS] It seems that someone was using
reconnaissance magic to watch you from afar.
I'm guessing the Theocracy.
But my defense barrier counteracted it,
so I doubt they saw very much.
My country was watching me?
[AINS] If that's all you had, it's time to end this.
[NIGUN] No! No, no, no please, wait!
I beg of you, Sir Ains. I mean, Lord Ains! Spare my life!
The rest of these men don't matter!
[SLANE PRIESTS yell]
[NIGUN] I'll give you anything you wish! Name it!
I will do whatever it takes to appease you!
[ALBEDO] I think you're confused.
Huh?
[ALBEDO] Lord Ains has no need for sniveling
lower life forms. Humans like you should bow their heads
and give thanks to him for ending their miserable lives.
What's that mean, "humans like me"?
[AINS] What was it you said to Gazef?
"Cease your futile resistance
and just lie down like a good dog."
As an act of mercy,
I'll make sure your death is painless."
[MOMONGA] I wonder...
Did I live up to Albedo's expectations
as the Lord of Nazarick?
So cool! Lord Ains is such a badass.
[AINS] Hm? Did you say something?
[ALBEDO] Hm? Nothing, my lord.
But, if I may ask, why did you save that human soldier?
You even gave him that important relic.
[MOMONGA] Actually, it was a gimmick item
from a lottery machine.
More importantly, you could have sent me
to fight in your place.
I am your shield.
There was no need to personally risk your life like that.
[AINS] I know your strength, Albedo,
and I trust your devotion.
However, until we know more about this world,
we must proceed with the utmost caution.
Believing the enemy is stronger than us keeps us safe.
So you tested their power by using him as a pawn!
Your use of humans is truly impeccable, my lord.
Uh, however...
I fail to see how taking that last angel's attack
head on counted as "caution."
[AINS] Is that so?
Watching you feel pain was more than I could bare.
I knew you would come through it unscathed, but still.
No woman wants her true love to get hurt!
[AINS] Oh, right.
Let's go home, Albedo.
[ALBEDO] With pleasure, Lord Ains!
[AINS] Everyone.
I want to apologize for leaving the Tomb on my own.
There will be time to fill you in
on all that has happened.
However, there is a more pressing matter
I want to attend to.
"Greater Break Item"!
[GUARDIANS gasp]
[AINS] I have changed my name.
From this day forward, I will be known as:
Ains Ooal Gown!
You shall call me Ains!
If you have any objections, stand and voice them!
We have heard your precious name, lord.
And devote ourselves to it with unwavering loyalty.
Glory to Lord Ains Ooal Gown!
[GUARDIANS] Glory to Lord Ains Ooal Gown! All hail!
We give ourselves to you,
utterly and without any hesitation!
[BOTH] To the most powerful Supreme Being!
Everyone in this world will know
of your greatness, and fear your undying wrath.
[COCYTUS] Our king, who rules over all, forever.
Glory to the Overlord, the supreme ruler of death!
[AINS] This is an absolute order!
Make the name Ains Ooal Gown an eternal legend!
[GUARDIANS cheer]
[MOMONGA] Across the land, through the sky,
and over the sea.
I will spread the name of Ains Ooal Gown
to every corner of this strange new world.
If any of my friends have come here as well,
they'll know they're not alone and find me.
[ALBEDO] Demiurge, please tell everyone about
your conversation with the master.
I was with Lord Ains the first night we arrived
in this world and he told me this:
"The stars glitter like jewels.
I was sent to this land to obtain those jewels for myself,
along with every treasure that shines beneath them."
Then, after a moment, I heard him say:
"The most enjoyable thing now might be
taking over the world." Yes.
[ALBEDO] Hear that?
Let it be known, here and now, that this is our final goal.
As servants of the Tomb of Nazarick,
we will present this world to Lord Ains,
without fail!
[GUARDIANS cheer]
[AINS] In order to collect information
about this new world, there's a need to live among the humans.
To this end, I've hidden my skeleton body in a suit of armor
and entered the Adventurer's Guild under the name "Momon"
with Narberal at my side as "Nabe."
If I make a name for myself here,
I'll be able to make some money and gather vauable intel.
It's a completely perfect plan.
But I couldn't have foreseen
that even Narberal hated humans so pasionately.
Chapter five: "Two Venturers."