# 20 - Darkness of the Association
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**[00:06] ---**
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?
***SIGN*** Turn 20 Darkness of the Association
**[03:29] ---**
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,
**[11:41] ---**
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!
***SIGN*** Dark Zone's Trap