1 - Secret Society of the Magic-Sealed City
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[00:15] ---
Hello, Michella. How are you?
[00:18] ---
Your brother is doing well.
[00:20] ---
It's been six months now
since I came to this city.
[00:25] ---
These last six months have seemed
incredibly long, and yet short,
[00:30] ---
in a way that feels
kind of weird, even to me.
[00:33] ---
It feels awkward writing
you a letter after all this time,
[00:36] ---
and you might be surprised, too.
[00:40] ---
It's not as though anything has happened.
[00:43] ---
It's just,
[00:44] ---
there's something I really have to tell you,
[00:47] ---
so I automatically picked up my pen.
[00:49] ---
That's all there is to it.
[00:55] ---
This place is as crowded and
messy as it has always been--
[00:58] ---
a noisy city where abnormal is normal.
[01:01] ---
I've managed to muddle through,
at least until now,
[01:04] ---
living out the worst and the best days ever.
[01:09] ---
A year ago, when I left you behind,
[01:13] ---
I thought that I was someone who
was all but worthless to the world--
[01:20] ---
a powerless, idealistic little
man you can find anywhere.
[01:28] ---
Even now, that hasn't changed much,
[01:31] ---
but once in a while,
[01:33] ---
I get the feeling that that's not true, either.
[01:38] ---
Today, I wanted to tell you how
it is that I got to thinking that way.
[01:44] ---
I want to tell you what I saw, what I felt,
[01:47] ---
and who I ran into here in this city.
[01:57] ---
This may go on for a while,
[02:00] ---
but I hope you'll hear me out until I'm done.
[02:07] ---
This is the story of me,
[02:09] ---
and the people who showed some hope in me.
[02:15] ---
Blood Blockade Battlefront
[02:27] ---
This city is the pits.
[02:29] ---
Everything happened in just one night!
SIGN Hey, wait up, monkey!
[02:32] ---
The arcane city where this world
and the alterworld intersect
[02:35] ---
Hellsalem's Lot!
[02:36] ---
It's a fight-picking smorgasbord...
[02:38] ---
Damn!
[02:39] ---
a wallet-lifting smorgasbord...
[02:41] ---
The wages are low,
[02:43] ---
and it's hard to make any personal connections.
[02:46] ---
Three years ago, this is
where New York used to be!
[02:52] ---
Life, which is already hard
enough as it is, is even harder here.
[02:58] ---
That day, the gate
opened without any warning,
[03:01] ---
the alterworld started eating away at it,
[03:03] ---
the city was reconstructed,
and a fog barrier was raised!
[03:07] ---
Isn't that right, Mr. Guabara?
[03:09] ---
Yes!
[03:21] ---
Even more so for a small-timer like me,
[03:23] ---
whose only redeeming
feature is that I'm normal.
[03:26] ---
When the American government
became aware of the situation,
[03:29] ---
everything was already beyond
their reach behind the fog.
[03:33] ---
Isn't that right, Mr. Guabara?
[03:35] ---
Yes!
[03:37] ---
Once you get used to the abnormalities,
they become mundane.
SIGN One vavradugo burger and a diet Blobb soda.
[03:49] ---
As a result of the Great Collapse,
[03:50] ---
the existence of an alternate world,
a long-held product of fantasy,
[03:55] ---
had been conclusively demonstrated!
[03:58] ---
In fact, aside from it existing,
[04:00] ---
we don't really know anything else.
Isn't that right, Mr. Guabara?
[04:04] ---
Yes!
[04:06] ---
Life is hard.
[04:08] ---
It's already been three weeks
since I started living this way.
[04:22] ---
Whether our encounter proves to be
a comedy or a tragedy for both sides
[04:28] ---
is a development we can all look
forward to, isn't it, Mr. Guabara?
[04:32] ---
Yes!
[04:37] ---
It was just as I was
about ready to give up,
[04:39] ---
both because of my lack of luck,
and the absurdity of this city.
[04:44] ---
Good day to you, you damn newbie.
[04:47] ---
I'm Zapp Renfro.
[04:49] ---
You didn't come to our meeting point,
[04:52] ---
and you sure are sitting pretty out here,
seconds from death, aren't you?
[05:01] ---
The next time you need
someone to pick you up,
[05:03] ---
you can just call mommy or daddy.
[05:08] ---
I think you've mistaken me--
[05:08] ---
Huh?!
[05:10] ---
Er, no, I mean...
[05:14] ---
Hmph, pathetic.
[05:16] ---
You sure you're up to working for Libra?
[05:23] ---
My name is Leonardo Watch.
[05:26] ---
Libra...
[05:28] ---
For some reason,
[05:30] ---
I'm here in this godforsaken miracle of a city.
[05:41] ---
Several hours earlier
[05:45] ---
I know I've said this before,
[05:47] ---
but you have to be sure to
contact your younger sister.
[05:51] ---
Yeah, well...
[05:53] ---
What's wrong with you?
[05:54] ---
Either fish or cut bait.
[05:56] ---
Ah, thanks.
[05:58] ---
Worrying about each other,
even when nothing is wrong,
[06:01] ---
is what it is to be family. Am I right?
[06:05] ---
Absolutely.
[06:10] ---
It's been a good while
since you started coming here,
[06:14] ---
so what are you even
doing here, all on your own?
[06:17] ---
Sightseeing? Here for work?
[06:21] ---
Well, I suppose that's it.
[06:26] ---
I'm an apprentice reporter, here to train--
[06:36] ---
Sheesh, to think that an apprentice reporter
[06:39] ---
would come all the way
here just to go hungry.
[06:42] ---
Too weird.
[06:44] ---
You think so?
[06:46] ---
I'm actually quite normal.
[06:50] ---
We don't offer free refills on
coffee so you can fill your belly.
[06:55] ---
Sorry.
[07:05] ---
It ain't free. You can wash dishes afterward.
[07:09] ---
But... I couldn't.
[07:12] ---
I mean...
[07:13] ---
for someone like me...
[07:14] ---
Don't go talking like that.
[07:16] ---
Being reserved isn't
anything like being humble.
[07:20] ---
Besides, we couldn't stand to let
one of our regulars starve to death.
[07:26] ---
Th-Thank you very much.
[07:37] ---
Hey! Hold it, monkey!
[07:42] ---
What's with him?
[07:44] ---
You didn't see his camera
get stolen from him, huh?
[07:47] ---
A sonic speed monkey.
[07:48] ---
They're too fast for human eyes to follow.
[07:53] ---
Huh?
[07:55] ---
But he shouted "monkey," didn't he?
[07:58] ---
That day, everything that happened
was a series of lucky coincidences.
[08:03] ---
I happened to be at my usual diner,
[08:04] ---
happening to have a long
chat with my usual counter hop,
[08:09] ---
then happened to fall victim to
a pilfering sonic speed monkey,
[08:12] ---
and then happened to get
caught up in a disturbance
[08:15] ---
caused by a crazed citizen pulling a holdup...
[08:31] ---
And after happening to get sent
flying and knocked to the ground...
[08:38] ---
Good day to you, you damn newbie.
[08:41] ---
I'm Zapp Renfro. You didn't
come to our meeting point,
[08:46] ---
and you sure are sitting pretty out here,
seconds from death, aren't you?
[08:48] ---
I found the reason why I came here,
[08:51] ---
and the people that
I have been searching for.
[08:54] ---
Secret Society of the Magic-Sealed City
[08:55] ---
Libra...
[09:00] ---
Libra (noun)
[09:02] ---
A secret society of supermen
who work in the shadows
[09:04] ---
Though this city was feared at first,
[09:04] ---
to preserve the balance of worlds"
Though this city was feared at first,
[09:07] ---
within HL (Hellsalem's Lot).
[09:07] ---
now it's crawling
with all sorts of vicious criminals,
[09:09] ---
Their full scope is unknown,
[09:09] ---
terrorists, big businesses,
[09:11] ---
religious factions, mafia, refugees,
[09:11] ---
and it is said that precise information on them
[09:14] ---
is worth billions to the underworld.
[09:14] ---
and intelligence agencies from every country.
[09:17] ---
One could call this a place
where folks quietly set their sights
[09:19] ---
on domination for the next thousand years.
[09:22] ---
We're here to put our lives on the
line against these shady characters.
[09:25] ---
We don't need anyone
slowing us down, Johnny.
[09:31] ---
But that was all the more
reason why I was sure
[09:34] ---
that this is where I would find the truth.
[09:49] ---
Michella...
[09:59] ---
Welcome.
[10:01] ---
You're our new colleague, are you?
[10:03] ---
We're glad you're here.
[10:08] ---
I'm Klaus V. Reinherz.
[10:10] ---
This is Chain Sumeragi.
[10:13] ---
Nice to meet you, Johnny Landis.
[10:15] ---
Johnny Landis? That can't be right.
[10:18] ---
After all, he just died.
[10:27] ---
Mistaken identity is beyond stupid!
[10:29] ---
Cram it! The chief didn't know, either!
[10:32] ---
Never mind about Mr. Klaus.
This is your problem!
[10:35] ---
What'd you say?! You want some of this?!
[10:38] ---
Die!
[10:39] ---
And don't you lie to me, either!
[10:41] ---
I'm sorry!
[10:43] ---
But there's
something I have to know!
[10:46] ---
There's something I just have to know!
[10:49] ---
Since you're all familiar with the
underworld, I thought you'd know!
[10:53] ---
And now, the man is being
taken away by policesuits.
[10:57] ---
It's that holdup incident from earlier.
[10:57] ---
This heinous act, carried out in broad daylight,
[10:59] ---
Looks like they caught the guy.
SIGN has clearly thrown the neighboring residents for a loop.
[11:17] ---
Gotcha!
[11:18] ---
There he is.
[11:19] ---
Ladies and gentlemen, it's me--
[11:21] ---
the greatest freak to
ever rule Hellsalem's Lot,
[11:26] ---
the King of Depravity, Femt!
[11:30] ---
How is everyone doing these days?
I am utterly bored, myself.
[11:36] ---
And that is all because of you people!
[11:38] ---
All of you swine sitting around
[11:38] ---
Me
[11:38] ---
You
[11:41] ---
with your mouths open,
waiting for food to drop into them!
[11:45] ---
This guy pisses me off.
[11:47] ---
That's why, once again, I've decided
to have some fun of my own.
[11:51] ---
I'm sorry about this.
[11:59] ---
Mm, did you hear that?
The game has already started!
[12:03] ---
The rules are simple:
[12:05] ---
Locate the gate that
is paired with the robber,
[12:08] ---
and destroy it before the demon finds it.
[12:11] ---
The gate will open every few minutes,
offering you a chance to find it.
[12:15] ---
You can use the clear-cutting party
that breaks out each time as a marker.
[12:20] ---
But if the demon finds the gate first...
[12:24] ---
Oh! Just thinking about it is terrifying!
[12:28] ---
I can't even find the words!
Well, best of luck to you,
[12:33] ---
those of you who represent humanity!
[12:36] ---
Mr. Klaus!
[12:37] ---
Don't tell me the King of
Depravity put you up to this!
[12:41] ---
N-No...
[12:43] ---
Huh?!
[12:44] ---
Take your hands off of him, Zapp.
[12:46] ---
Try using your brain for a moment.
[12:49] ---
Mr. Klaus sensed the danger,
and shielded him!
[12:52] ---
Oh, he did?
[12:54] ---
The origin of that gate was probably...
[13:01] ---
Hold it, monkey!
[13:03] ---
So it really is going
according to your plan, isn't it?!
[13:05] ---
I'm sorry! Forgive me! I didn't know, really!
[13:10] ---
Um, one-time Johnny Landis...
[13:17] ---
It's Leo. Leonardo Watch.
[13:20] ---
I'm sorry for lying to you, Mr. Klaus.
[13:24] ---
Thank you very much for saving me.
[13:28] ---
You...
[13:30] ---
saw it, didn't you?
[13:33] ---
Yes.
[13:34] ---
Huh?!
[13:35] ---
I was barely able to make out that
attack from the corner of my eye!
[13:41] ---
Does it have anything to
do with those "eyes" of yours?
[13:45] ---
That "something" you just have to know?
[13:54] ---
It happened exactly six months ago.
[14:08] ---
Big Brother!
[14:10] ---
We're all the way here at the city limits,
so why are you shooting me?
[14:15] ---
I'm not all that interested in that place.
[14:17] ---
There you go again.
[14:19] ---
What happened to your
newspaper reporter's spirit?
[14:23] ---
Oh, hush.
[14:25] ---
Look, just stop moving
around so much, Michella.
[14:29] ---
There is a reason why I was so obstinate.
[14:33] ---
My sister had been born with disabled legs.
[14:36] ---
Hellsalem's Lot was a city where miracles
beyond human knowledge happened.
[14:41] ---
Although they couldn't say as much,
[14:43] ---
our parents probably couldn't
help but have hope for her legs.
[14:49] ---
I think that it was this desperate
hope that annoyed me so much.
[15:02] ---
That's when it happened.
It appeared right in front of us.
[15:08] ---
You may choose.
[15:11] ---
Who will see this through?
[15:16] ---
We also understood what
was not being said out loud.
[15:20] ---
"The one who would not see this
through did not need their eyesight."
[15:24] ---
So then, if you can see, that means,
[15:27] ---
you sacrificed your
little sister, you dickbag?!
[15:44] ---
I-I couldn't move...
[15:48] ---
I just...
[15:51] ---
froze there, the whole time...
[15:55] ---
I'm...
[15:57] ---
I'm...
[15:58] ---
such a coward!
[16:06] ---
If you must take it, then take it from me.
[16:13] ---
If you must take it, then take it from me!
[16:23] ---
This is the HLPD SWAT team!
Get down on the floor,
[16:27] ---
put your hands behind your head,
and cross your ankles!
[16:30] ---
This is a state of emergency!
Follow instructions, or we will shoot!
[16:34] ---
This is the HLPD SWAT team!
[16:36] ---
Looks like we've got some
bad company dropping by.
[16:39] ---
Are they planning to pin
this whole disturbance on us?
[16:43] ---
Leonardo...
[16:46] ---
I understand everything you're telling me
[16:49] ---
about the facts behind your abilities.
[16:52] ---
With that in mind, I'd like to offer you a deal.
[16:56] ---
What do you say?
[16:58] ---
Your ability is likely to be the key
[17:00] ---
that turns this entire situation around.
[17:04] ---
Therefore, I want you to work with us.
[17:07] ---
If you will help us, we will work
[17:09] ---
with you to achieve your goal.
[17:14] ---
You mean...
[17:15] ---
Yes.
[17:16] ---
Once again, I welcome you to "Libra."
[17:21] ---
Tch.
[17:22] ---
Zapp, you stay out of this.
[17:25] ---
The ultimate battleground
is not here, but further on.
[17:29] ---
Save your strength until then.
[17:33] ---
Also, there is one thing that I
want you to reconsider, Leonardo.
[17:39] ---
You are not a coward.
[17:41] ---
The reason being that you are still
standing there, and haven't given up.
[17:48] ---
As long as one tries to take
even one step toward the light,
[17:53] ---
the human spirit can never truly...
[17:56] ---
be defeated!
[18:02] ---
I have to go apply...
my Brain Grid Blood Battle Technique!
[18:08] ---
Brain Grid Blood Battle Technique
[18:14] ---
Form 11!
[18:20] ---
Wirbelsturm!!
[18:21] ---
Wirbelsturm
[18:28] ---
Go!
[18:30] ---
You can start by saving the world!
[18:40] ---
Libra--What an utterly upright bunch.
[18:45] ---
You never, ever lose interest,
[18:47] ---
and if extended an invitation,
you always accept.
[18:50] ---
Maintaining world balance is fine and all,
[18:54] ---
but don't you think it would be
more amusing if you lived in a way
[18:57] ---
that was more faithful to your own desires?
[19:02] ---
Fall already, humanity.
[19:07] ---
Mr. Zapp!
[19:08] ---
Are you sure
we should shoot the monkey?!
[19:11] ---
We're gonna blow the gate away,
and the monkey with it!
[19:13] ---
But the monkey didn't split open!
[19:16] ---
Huh?!
[19:17] ---
Unlike the robber,
the monkey didn't split open!
[19:21] ---
What'd you say?!
[19:23] ---
Yeah?
[19:24] ---
The monkey is headed your way! The next
release is almost here, so watch out!
[19:48] ---
Miss Vivian!
[19:51] ---
Leo...!
[19:53] ---
You're all right? Thank goodness.
[19:59] ---
Hurry and get out of here.
[20:01] ---
There's no telling when
that monster will attack.
[20:05] ---
Leo!
[20:12] ---
Please just sit tight. I promise I'll help you.
[20:15] ---
I haven't yet washed those
dishes like I agreed to, either.
[20:29] ---
Mr. Zapp?!
[20:30] ---
I'm surprised you're still here.
I thought you'd run off.
[20:34] ---
Hey, can you move?
[20:36] ---
Yes.
[20:37] ---
Let's finish this before the gate opens again!
[20:41] ---
I'll fend him off, so you do
something about that monkey!
[20:46] ---
Heh, I don't know what happened,
[20:49] ---
but you look like you've made up
your mind to do this, haven't you?
[20:52] ---
I like that look on your face.
[20:55] ---
Here goes. Watch your timing, now.
[21:00] ---
Big Dipper Style Blood Technique, Blade One:
[21:06] ---
Homuramaru!
[21:09] ---
Big Dipper Style Blood Technique,
Blade One-- Homuramaru
[21:20] ---
Run, you damn brat!
[21:31] ---
Serpent Slayer
[21:44] ---
It's no use!
[21:48] ---
I won't make it in time!
[21:52] ---
Don't just stand there, you damn brat!
[22:02] ---
Underestimate me, and you'll pay for it.
[22:10] ---
Seventh Hell
[22:16] ---
Don't open...
[22:17] ---
Don't open, don't open,
don't open, don't open!
[22:21] ---
I have to size things up... with my own eyes!
[22:47] ---
Why?! Why didn't you kill the monkey?!
[22:51] ---
Thanks to you,
everything is ruined, you know!
[22:54] ---
My whole plan to get a huge laugh
when you joined the demon together
[22:58] ---
as a result of killing the monkey, ruined!
[23:12] ---
That boy didn't kill the monkey
because he doesn't like killing?
[23:18] ---
Here in the abnormal city of Hellsalem's Lot?
[23:25] ---
Damn it!
[23:26] ---
That's normal!
[23:29] ---
The boy is the holder of the
"All-seeing Eyes of the Gods," is he?
[23:33] ---
Are you sure you want
to let someone like him in?
[23:36] ---
Mm-hmm. If anything happens,
we'll all just have to handle it.
[23:42] ---
Okay.
[23:45] ---
Hey, Leo.
[23:46] ---
What can I get you?
[23:47] ---
Let's see... A coffee blend...
[23:52] ---
and some dishes to wash.
[23:54] ---
I figured you'd gone squishy
and gotten out of here.
[23:58] ---
I wouldn't do something like that.
[24:03] ---
Hmm,
[24:04] ---
I found him!
[24:06] ---
Hey there, ladies and gentlemen!
[24:08] ---
This is the King of Depravity, Femt,
bringing you your next episode preview!
[24:12] ---
What, you thought the first preview would
naturally start off with the main character?
[24:15] ---
You idiots! This is why
you guys are hopeless!
[24:19] ---
Try to imagine something with
more "pop," and more "oomph."
[24:24] ---
Next time on Blood Blockade Battlefront:
[24:26] ---
"After the Phantom Ghost Wagon."
[24:28] ---
Check for yourself what's on the inside.
[24:31] ---
Best of luck next time,
[24:33] ---
"After the Phantom Ghost Wagon"
those of you who represent humanity!
[24:33] ---
After the Phantom Ghost Wagon
[24:35] ---
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