20 - Darkness of the Association

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    It's kind of creepy here, huh?
[00:09] ---
    Yeah.
[00:10] ---
    What the heck, you guys?! That's pathetic!
[00:13] ---
    Have you forgotten why we've come here?
[00:16] ---
    If we train here, we'll become stronger.
[00:19] ---
    Yeah! Because it's a Vanguard power spot!
[00:23] ---
    According to the rumors, if you fight 100 times here,
     the God of Vanguard will appear
[00:28] ---
    and give you a secret weapon!
[00:28] [SONG] ---
    Vanguard's Greatest
     Power Spot!
[00:28] [SONG] ---
    Fight 100 times!
    The god will appear
    and give you
    a secret weapon!
[00:32] ---
    If there really is a god...
[00:35] ---
    ...Trinity Dragon will become a
    super powerful ultra-dangerous team!
[00:39] ---
    But...
[00:41] ---
    ...rumor also has it you can hear monstrous moaning
    coming from the basement of this building.
[00:47] ---
    Monstrous?!
[00:49] ---
    No way! It's gotta be, you know...
[00:53] ---
    ...the roars of joy from people who are moved
[00:57] ---
    when they meet the god
    after fighting 100 times!
[01:03] ---
    Yeah! It's gotta be that!
[01:06] ---
    I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
    I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
[01:08] ---
    I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
    I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
[02:51] [SONG] ---
    I got a lot of dubious info.
    I'll check out the building.
     You guys take the abandoned site.
    LU, yo!
    Leave it to us!
[02:56] ---
    Hopefully it's got something
    to do with Ryuzu Myoujin.
[03:18] ---
    Who are you?!
[03:20] ---
    Mamoru?
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    Monstrous moaning?
[03:33] ---
    Apparently it can be heard
    on all the days there's a G Quest.
[03:37] ---
    I thought maybe there was some
    connection with Ryuzu Myoujin.
[03:42] ---
    So that's why you came.
[03:43] ---
    But I'm surprised.
[03:45] ---
    I didn't know you knew about
    Ryuzu's ambitions, Mamoru.
[03:50] ---
    If you're interested, you should
    check it out for yourself.
[03:57] ---
    Okay, I'll take you at your word
[03:59] ---
    and poke my nose into the
    whole business where I can.
[04:04] ---
    As a member of the Association,
    I wanted to get to the bottom of the truth.
[04:07] ---
    Are you sure? What if you get fired
    for doing something weird?
[04:12] ---
    I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
[04:18] ---
    Mamoru, this was originally supposed to be
    the site of the Dragon Empire Branch, right?
[04:24] ---
    Yeah.
[04:25] ---
    They changed it to the current site
    for convenience and such.
[04:30] ---
    But even now, the Association
    retains possession of this building.
[04:35] ---
    In other words, they're holding on
    to a half-finished building.
[04:39] ---
    Wouldn't it be normal just
    to sell it? Strange, right?
[04:45] ---
    Trinity Dragon?
[04:46] ---
    Kamui?!
[04:48] ---
    It's coming!
[04:51] ---
    What the heck?!
[04:58] ---
    This way!
[05:20] ---
    Run!
[05:28] ---
    Mamoru!
[05:33] ---
    You saved us!
[05:35] ---
    What are you guys doin' here?!
[05:38] ---
    We wanted to get stronger...
[05:40] ---
    So that's what it was about...
[05:44] ---
    What is that robot?!
[05:46] ---
    Most likely, it's part of the security system.
[05:53] ---
    I seriously don't get it.
[05:58] ---
    Looks like only someone from
    the Association can access it.
[06:01] ---
    Wait! If you use it, won't they know?
[06:05] ---
    No worries about that.
[06:08] ---
    I came with a fake ID.
[06:11] ---
    A friend made it for me.
[06:24] ---
    Wh-What the...?!
[06:43] ---
    What the heck is that?!
[06:50] ---
    It seems to be a Stride Force
    gathering device.
[06:55] ---
    And apparently it's being used as a relay.
[06:57] ---
    In other words, it gathers Stride Force here
[07:01] ---
    and then sends that energy
    to wherever Ryuzu is?
[07:05] ---
    I'm following up on past data...
[07:09] ---
    There are five major transmissions.
[07:12] ---
    On days when the G Quest is held.
[07:14] ---
    Then this is...
[07:16] ---
    What is that whatever Force?
[07:20] ---
    Sounds like there's some connection
    to the God of Vanguard.
[07:24] ---
    What is it?
[07:26] ---
    FICAs are being used to gather Stride Force.
[07:32] ---
    And it's sent to that relay...
[07:35] ---
    Like I suspected!
[07:37] ---
    All the Association's activities
    are really for Ryuzu's mad ambitions!
[07:43] ---
    Well, well. Welcome!
[07:50] ---
    What do you think? The facilities
    are splendid, aren't they?
[07:54] ---
    Per Ryuzu's orders,
[07:56] ---
    I, Kensuke Handa, led the development team
    that created these rare gems.
[08:02] ---
    Ryuzu's flunky...
[08:04] ---
    Information came in about you intruders.
[08:08] ---
    I made a half-hearted attempt
    at chasing you away,
[08:10] ---
    but one of you is the Kagero Clan Leader,
    and the other is a champion of the Asia Circuit.
[08:16] ---
    I felt like I had to roll out
    the red carpet for you.
[08:20] ---
    So that's why you went out of your way
    with the personal appearance?
[08:23] ---
    I have heard
[08:25] ---
    that you people are trying to oppose us.
[08:30] ---
    An endeavor that is completely futile!
[08:33] ---
    Struggle all you like.
    We are as solid as a boulder.
[08:38] ---
    Ryuzu's project is unshakable!
[08:41] ---
    You think it'll all work out
    for you so easily?
[08:43] ---
    You don't wanna underestimate
    how strong we are!
[08:46] ---
    I look forward to seeing how long
    that spirit will hold out.
[08:51] ---
    Now that you've seen this equipment,
    I can't just let you leave!
[08:59] ---
    Look out!
[09:02] ---
    Kamui!
[09:05] ---
    I only captured one of you mongrels?
[09:07] ---
    I don't need any help.
[09:10] ---
    Ain't no way I'm gonna lose against
[09:13] ---
    double-dealin' dirtbags like you!
[09:17] ---
    Then why don't we decide this way
[09:21] ---
    which one of us is right?
[09:24] ---
    Kamui!
[09:27] ---
    Mamoru, take care of those guys!
[09:32] ---
    All right!
[09:35] ---
    If I win, you tell me everything you know!
[09:39] ---
    Victory will go to the righteous one.
    That is known as justice!
[09:44] ---
    But let me show you what I mean!
[09:49] ---
    Stand up, Vanguard!
[10:06] ---
    A Stride Force relay...
[10:09] ---
    A new type of GIRS, and FICA...
[10:14] ---
    I didn't want to believe it...
[10:20] ---
    That robot again?!
[10:25] ---
    This way!
[10:30] ---
    ...but they've been using
    all of our activities?!
[10:35] ---
    The great Kamui rides
    Exxtreme Battler, Victor!
[10:41] ---
    I call Cool Hank!
[10:43] ---
    I attack your Vanguard!
[10:46] ---
    Guard!
[10:47] ---
    We knew you were sneaking
    around behind the scenes,
[10:51] ---
    but did nothing to stop you.
[10:54] ---
    Do you know why?
[10:56] ---
    Enlighten me.
[10:57] ---
    It was all to collect even more Stride Force.
[11:01] ---
    I would even say we let you act freely.
[11:04] ---
    And thanks to that, we were successful
    in summoning units from the planet Cray!
[11:11] ---
    Five units, to be exact!
[11:15] ---
    Are you shocked?! You must be shocked, yes?!
[11:19] ---
    You fools didn't realize that we were
    using you the whole time!
[11:24] ---
    Shut up, already!
[11:26] ---
    Twin drive!
[11:28] ---
    Critical trigger!
[11:29] ---
    I give the effects to Gunzork! Attack!
[11:37] ---
    I'd like to say you live up
    to your billing, Kamui,
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    but you don't even come close to me.
[11:45] ---
    You really underestimate me.
[11:47] ---
    Please show me more of a good time!
[11:50] ---
    Then I'll bring forth new Stride Force!
[11:57] ---
    Monstrous moaning...
[11:59] ---
    Was it the sound of this machine?!
[12:02] ---
    And it's taking Stride Force
    out of me during this fight?
[12:06] ---
    Now do you understand?
[12:08] ---
    Everything is in the palm of Ryuzu's hand!
[12:11] ---
    If you suffer like that, it's all to the good,
    as long as you give us your Stride Force!
[12:21] ---
    We've almost reached the
    ground floor! Hang in there!
[12:24] ---
    Right!
[12:27] ---
    The Association distributed
    FICAs and sponsored the G Quest.
[12:34] ---
    I had no idea we were
    supporting Ryuzu's ambitions!
[12:39] ---
    It's back!
[12:41] ---
    That thing is persistent!
[12:44] ---
    This way!
[12:47] ---
    Karl!
[12:51] ---
    Mamoru!
[13:04] ---
    Mamoru! Thank you!
[13:11] ---
    Mamoru?
[13:13] ---
    I'm sorry.
[13:18] ---
    Seriously?!
[13:19] ---
    Run! As fast as you can!
[13:21] ---
    I ride Seven Seas Sage, Plegeton!
[13:27] ---
    Skill activated!
[13:29] ---
    I call Plegeton from the Drop Zone!
[13:31] ---
    Stride Generation!
[13:34] ---
    Loved by the Seven Seas, Nightmist!
[13:38] ---
    The skill of Nightrunner from the Drop Zone!
[13:42] ---
    By putting four cards from the
    top of my deck into the Drop Zone,
[13:45] ---
    I call this card in a resting state!
[13:48] ---
    The skill of Nightcrow from the Drop Zone!
[13:50] ---
    I retire Nightrunner and call!
[13:53] ---
    Nightmist's skill activated!
[13:56] ---
    I call Skeleton Cannoneer and
    Nightrunner from the Drop Zone!
[14:03] ---
    He's using Granblue skills to bring back his rear-guard
    all at once with cards from the Drop Zone.
[14:08] ---
    Well, shall I do it?
[14:10] ---
    Skeleton Cannoneer's skill!
[14:13] ---
    It becomes Hollowed, and I retire Cool Hank!
[14:16] ---
    I draw one card!
[14:18] ---
    Plegeton attacks your Vanguard!
[14:32] ---
    Nightmist attacks!
[14:34] ---
    My Drop Zone's Slash Shade's skill activated!
[14:37] ---
    I retire Plegeton and call!
[14:40] ---
    +2000 power!
[14:42] ---
    Perfect guard!
[14:43] ---
    Triple drive!
[14:46] ---
    Critical trigger!
[14:47] ---
    I give the effects to Skeleton Cannoneer!
[14:50] ---
    Slash Shade attacks Gunzork!
[14:55] ---
    Skeleton Cannoneer attacks!
[15:03] ---
    At the end of my turn,
[15:05] ---
    Skeleton Cannoneer and Nightrunner are retired by their skills.
[15:09] ---
    It seems like we've reached
    the end of the line.
[15:11] ---
    In the end, you were no match for me.
[15:16] ---
    This is the best you've got?
[15:18] ---
    What?
[15:19] ---
    Ryuzu's lackey, you're not much of a fighter.
[15:23] ---
    In fact, you're no match for me!
[15:26] ---
    You guys are using our strength
[15:29] ---
    to gather Stride Force.
[15:32] ---
    We already figured that out.
[15:36] ---
    But there's still somethin' we gotta do!
[15:41] ---
    Absolutely invincible magnificent warrior!
[15:43] ---
    With your sharp blade,
    cut open a hopeful future!
[15:47] ---
    The awesome Kamui's Stride Generation!
[15:58] ---
    Meteokaiser, Victor!
[16:01] ---
    Here I go!
[16:02] ---
    I call Extreme Battler, Sazanda,
    Break-pass, Arashid, and Arbarail!
[16:08] ---
    Sazanda attacks Slash Shade!
[16:12] ---
    No guard!
[16:13] ---
    Arbarail attacks your Vanguard!
[16:16] ---
    With Arbarail's skill, Sazanda stands.
[16:20] ---
    +5000 power!
[16:22] ---
    On top of that, +5000 power
    with the standing Sazanda's skill!
[16:28] ---
    Guard!
[16:34] ---
    Kabutron's skill at the end of battle!
[16:36] ---
    I put it in the Soul, and Arbarail stands.
[16:40] ---
    +2000 power!
[16:42] ---
    Nova Grappler's specialty...
[16:45] ---
    A series of attacks from standing skills!
[16:49] ---
    I can't let Chrono and the others
    take everything on by themselves!
[16:53] ---
    I can't just keep my mouth shut and look on!
[16:56] ---
    That's no way to be a man!
[16:59] ---
    I'm comin' at you full power!
[17:01] ---
    Arbarail attacks your Vanguard!
[17:05] ---
    Guard!
[17:08] ---
    I'll get at least
    one piece of info about Ryuzu!
[17:11] ---
    If it'll help Chrono and the others,
[17:14] ---
    I'll show you what a man's spirit is!
[17:19] ---
    Go, Sazanda!
[17:21] ---
    Guard!
[17:24] ---
    Arashid boosts!
[17:26] ---
    Meteokaiser, Victor attacks your Vanguard!
[17:30] ---
    Break-pass's skill!
[17:32] ---
    I put it in the Soul,
     and Meteokaiser, Victor gets +5000 power!
[17:37] ---
    I draw one card! Stride skill!
[17:40] ---
    I stand Sazanda! +5000 power!
[17:44] ---
    With Sazanda's skill, another +5000!
[17:47] ---
    Wha...?! It can't be...
[18:02] ---
    This is ridiculous! My perfect setup...
[18:06] ---
    I'm not done yet!
    Meteokaiser, Victor's skill!
[18:10] ---
    I stand Arbarail! +5000 power!
[18:14] ---
    Arbarail attacks your Vanguard!
[18:18] ---
    Guard!
[18:20] ---
    This is the showstopper!
[18:22] ---
    Take this crushing blow of justice!
[18:24] ---
    The great Kamui attacks with Sazanda!
[18:35] ---
    I-Impossible!
[18:45] ---
    And now you'll tell me everything you know.
[18:50] ---
    For starters, where is Ryuzu Myoujin?
[18:55] ---
    What the...?!
[19:01] ---
    It seems the maintenance facility
    has activated a self-destruct program.
[19:11] ---
    There are other Stride Force relays, you see,
[19:16] ---
    so losing this facility is not a major blow.
[19:20] ---
    Also, as I have suffered defeat,
[19:24] ---
    it is my destiny to die here!
[19:29] ---
    Why are you talkin' so stupid?!
[19:32] ---
    I don't know where Ryuzu is, either.
[19:35] ---
    What?
[19:36] ---
    All of his orders are
    transmitted electronically.
[19:40] ---
    I've never met him directly.
[19:43] ---
    I only know Ryuzu through his grand ideas!
[19:52] ---
    What the heck?!
[20:00] ---
    This really is dangerous!
[20:16] ---
    Looks like I made it in time!
[20:24] ---
    Mamoru! Kamui!
[20:27] ---
    You saved me!
[20:29] ---
    You're safe!
[20:30] ---
    Thank goodness, Kamui!
[20:32] ---
    Of course! I'm invulnerable!
[20:36] ---
    But in the end, who was that man?
[20:39] ---
    He was a bad guy, right?
[20:43] ---
    Um, well...
[20:46] ---
    That's right! He was an outright villain!
[20:49] ---
    But you can relax. I crushed him
    with the power of justice!
[20:54] ---
    Really?!
[20:56] ---
    Wow!
[20:57] ---
    That's our Kamui!
[21:00] ---
    They're the only ones who
    would believe that...
[21:03] ---
    Well, I'm sure he was really low-level.
[21:06] ---
    Hey!
[21:18] ---
    Mamoru Anjou, today I appoint you
    as the Kagero Clan Leader.
[21:26] ---
    What's wrong?
[21:28] ---
    There's a stronger Kagero fighter than me.
[21:31] ---
    When I think of myself
    working as a clan leader...
[21:35] ---
    Anyone besides you is unthinkable, Mamoru!
[21:39] ---
    After all, your Vanguard-loving heart
    is stronger than anyone's.
[21:45] ---
    Branch Chief...
[21:52] ---
    I hope I can be a fighter like you
     someday, Mamoru!
[21:56] ---
    You can be! The possibilities
    of Vanguard are endless!
[23:57] ---
    That was something!
    That was really something today!
[24:01] ---
    You guys went through a lot, too.
[24:02] ---
    But you and Mamoru were there, Kamui!
[24:05] ---
    Though meeting up was purely by chance...
[24:08] ---
    We were fine! No problem at all!
[24:10] ---
    I hope Mamoru is okay.
[24:13] ---
    Does Mamoru have a problem?
[24:16] ---
    Nah, never mind. Come on, let's go home.
[24:19] ---
    Right!
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