E14 - The Ashen Reaper

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    Lisa, hand me my gauge, would you?
[00:06] ---
    Okay.
[00:07] ---
    --Here.
    --Thank you.
[00:10] ---
    Oh, are you making something new for us?
[00:13] ---
    There's no telling when the Evangelist's
    people will show up again.
[00:17] ---
    There. Lisa, that's all for today.
[00:20] ---
    Okay. If you need anything else, just call.
[00:23] ---
    Yeah.
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    She's put up with a ton
    of abuse from Haijima.
[00:31] ---
    And after how Dr. Giovani hurt Lisa,
[00:34] ---
    I'm going to make damn sure
    Haijima pays for what they did.
[00:37] ---
    Yeah, let's kick their asses.
[00:43] ---
    Shinra, before you enrolled
    at the training academy,
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    you were at a Haijima facility, right?
[00:48] ---
    You could be a spy!
[00:50] ---
    Oh, yeah, maybe so. I could be a spy,
    if it meant being able to assassinate you.
[00:55] ---
    So you are a spy! Come at me!
[00:57] ---
    You're coming at me, you idiot!
[01:00] ---
    Did you think you could beat
    the Knight King's sword skills?!
[01:04] ---
    You actually hit me!
[01:06] ---
    You're the one who hit me first!
[01:07] ---
    --You devil! Devil! Devil!
    --You stupid knight! Stupid knight!
[01:16] ---
    Shinra, you were once at Haijima?
[01:18] ---
    Hmm? Oh, yeah. When my abilities
    surfaced after the fire 12 years ago,
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    there was a period where
    I couldn't control them very well.
[01:28] ---
    That was when...
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    ...I underwent experiments at
    a Haijima pyrokinesis development institute.
[01:34] ---
    I can still remember how
    chilling it felt there.
[01:38] ---
    All the employees saw the children
    as nothing more than test subjects.
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    I didn't feel the slightest bit
    of warmth from them.
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    I didn't want for anything there,
    but it wasn't exactly cozy, either.
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    Shinra-kun...
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    Inspector Licht?!
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    I have a somewhat important
    matter I need to discuss,
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    so I'd like to get everyone together.
[01:54] ---
    A-All right.
[01:57] ---
    Okay.
[03:34] ---
    "Episode 14:
    The Ashen Reaper"
[03:40] ---
    So, what's this important matter
    you need to discuss?
[03:44] ---
    This is extremely hard for me to say,
[03:48] ---
    and I apologize in advance,
    but I, Viktor Licht...
[03:53] ---
    ...am a Haijima spy,
    embedded here at the 8th.
[04:02] ---
    H-Huh? You seem underwhelmed.
[04:05] ---
    Mm-hmm, we knew.
[04:08] ---
    So why speak up now?
    You were never actually posted to the 8th.
[04:13] ---
    You've always been with Haijima, right?
[04:15] ---
    Yes I have.
[04:16] ---
    Huh? Does that mean that
    Licht-san isn't one of us?
[04:19] ---
    It's okay. As you were, Sister. Mm-hmm.
[04:22] ---
    Then that will speed this along.
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    My primary objective in coming to the 8th
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    was to observe Shinra-*kun *Nand his Adolla Burst.
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    Haijima has been looking for
    the next bearer of an Adolla Burst,
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    just like the Evangelist,
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    and for that reason,
    I was sent here to spy on Shinra-kun.
[04:40] ---
    But Shinra was already at Haijima, right?
[04:43] ---
    It seems like they let Shinra's Adolla Burst
    get away from them pretty easily.
[04:46] ---
    Yes, and that is what
    I would like to speak about.
[04:50] ---
    Shinra-kun, after your house burned down,
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    you were taken in by a Haijima
    pyrokinesis development institute, yes?
[04:56] ---
    Yes, from when I was 5 until I was 12.
[04:59] ---
    At age 13, I enrolled at
    the Fire Force Training Academy.
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    As it happens, they were researching
    Adolla Bursts at that facility.
[05:07] ---
    Nonetheless, the Haijima
    researchers there at the time
[05:11] ---
    could not identify your flame
    as being an Adolla Burst.
[05:14] ---
    Heh, lightweight.
[05:15] ---
    What's so funny?
    You're the last person to laugh.
[05:18] ---
    This is where the issue arises.
[05:21] ---
    Once they discovered the fact that
    they passed over Shinra-kun,
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    the facility has gotten a lot more
    radical with their experiments,
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    enough so that people are getting hurt.
[05:31] ---
    So much so that some of
    the kids will never recover.
[05:34] ---
    And the thing that triggered all this
    was letting Shinra-kun get away.
[05:37] ---
    Oh, man... Because of me?
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    And now, they've finally ordered me
    to bring Shinra-kun back.
[05:45] ---
    There's no way we can
    sell out one of our crewmen.
[05:48] ---
    It's dangerous, to be sure. Haijima is
    clearly out for Shinra-kun's Adolla Burst.
[05:54] ---
    However, I think of this as being
    a chance to investigate Haijima.
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    None of Haijima's people
    know the nitty-gritty
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    of the pyrokinesis development
    facility, including me.
[06:04] ---
    If we agree to go in,
[06:06] ---
    we may be able to find a connection
    between the facility and the Evangelist.
[06:11] ---
    You're a Haijima spy, aren't you?!
    I'm not about to trust you so quickly!
[06:15] ---
    Hold on, Vulcan.
[06:17] ---
    If what Inspector Licht says is true,
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    then I can't just leave
    the children there to suffer.
[06:23] ---
    Captain, I'm okay with this.
[06:26] ---
    What kind of hero am I
    if I can't keep children safe?
[06:29] ---
    Shinra, don't rush into any decisions.
[06:32] ---
    It's going to take three years before
    the truth about Amaterasu goes public.
[06:36] ---
    In the meantime, the Evangelist's plans
    just keep moving forward.
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    There's no time for playing it slow and easy.
[06:42] ---
    I mean, Sho is still...
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    Inspector Licht,
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    the most important question still remains.
[06:49] ---
    Whose side are you on,
    the 8th's, or Haijima's?
[06:52] ---
    I'm on both sides.
[06:54] ---
    I'm with Haijima because
    I can research the truth.
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    But right now, I'm partial to the 8th.
[06:59] ---
    The 8th seems like it's closer to the truth.
[07:05] ---
    It doesn't seem like you're
    really part of either one.
[07:09] ---
    Oh, that's a sharp observation.
[07:11] ---
    Shinra, I can't let you go to Haijima
    by yourself. It's too dangerous.
[07:17] ---
    All 8th personnel will be conducting
    an investigation of Haijima.
[07:20] ---
    --Yes, sir!
    --Yes, sir!
[07:22] ---
    Commence "Operation Investigate
    Haijima Industries"!
[07:25] ---
    --Roger!
    --Roger!
[07:31] ---
    Nataku-kun, we're starting a combat test.
[07:35] ---
    Kurono-kun, are you ready?
[07:49] ---
    Nataku, care to go a round
    with your Uncle Reaper?
[07:54] ---
    S-Sure.
[08:18] ---
    This will be the third combat test, huh?
[08:21] ---
    He may be an unexpected surprise
    from that earlier incident,
[08:23] ---
    but don't break him, if you please.
[08:33] ---
    Okay, you may begin.
[08:37] ---
    Okay, you have another experiment
    with your Uncle Reaper today.
[08:41] ---
    U-Uncle Reaper...
[08:45] ---
    ...when will I be able to go home?
[08:49] ---
    You recognize this grim reaper symbol, right?
[08:53] ---
    You're not going home until you're dead.
[08:56] ---
    This is your third test, too. It's about time
    I started fighting like I mean it.
[09:03] ---
    Nataku, you'll have to knuckle down, too,
    or you could go home in a coffin.
[09:09] ---
    I want you to show me your true power.
[09:14] ---
    Click!
[09:15] ---
    Fire! I know you can do it! You can do it!
[09:18] ---
    After all, you've been chosen by the Insects!
[09:21] ---
    Show them how hot-blooded you are!
[09:23] ---
    Show them how passionate you are!
[09:26] ---
    Fire!!
[09:35] ---
    I'm getting fired up!
[09:37] ---
    That's it! Fire! Click!
[09:38] ---
    "Click"
[09:44] ---
    Fire!
[09:46] ---
    Fire!!
[09:54] ---
    That's the spirit, that's the spirit!
    That's good! That's hot! Keep at it!
[09:57] ---
    Breathe in, just like that!
    Shout it out from deep inside! Waah!
[10:02] ---
    Let it out, let it out even more!
    I know you can do it! Let yourself roar!
[10:16] ---
    "Raaaah"
[10:18] ---
    Flame output rising.
    Still unable to detect an Adolla Burst.
[10:22] ---
    His mental state is growing unstable.
[10:24] ---
    From the trauma of that incident.
    What do we do, stop?
[10:28] ---
    Shinra Kusakabe is said to have
    sparked his Adolla Burst
[10:31] ---
    through actual combat and combat training.
[10:33] ---
    We continue. And if he breaks, that's that.
[10:37] ---
    It would be a shame, though.
[10:55] ---
    Come on, we're not done yet.
[11:00] ---
    This is Uncle Reaper's job, too.
[11:04] ---
    I need you to go along with this,
    or I can't work.
[11:11] ---
    It's hard enough just to watch.
    I'm surprised he can do this.
[11:14] ---
    I understand that to him,
    this is his true calling.
[11:17] ---
    He's got the skills it would take
    to fight in an actual combat unit,
[11:21] ---
    but apparently, he remains here by choice.
[11:24] ---
    Just so he can pick on children.
[11:27] ---
    His right arm is already
    carbonized from tephrosis,
[11:30] ---
    but he still seeks to destroy even more.
[11:33] ---
    He's completely around the bend, isn't he?
[11:35] ---
    But his abilities are the real deal.
[11:37] ---
    Apparently, he rivals even
    the captain of the 7th.
[11:42] ---
    Kurono-kun, that's good. That was plenty.
[12:01] ---
    Good work in there, Kurono-kun.
[12:04] ---
    Wow, I'm impressed. You don't
    feel weird about beating up kids?
[12:09] ---
    I love bullying the weak.
[12:13] ---
    The weaker they are, the less I have to
    worry about myself getting hurt.
[12:17] ---
    So that's why you're so willing to
    go along with what we adults say.
[12:22] ---
    You are really getting on my nerves now.
[12:25] ---
    Don't you know that when I say "weak,"
    that includes you?
[12:29] ---
    I am ridiculously powerful against the weak.
[12:33] ---
    Sorry about that! He didn't know!
[12:37] ---
    Oh, sorry.
[12:43] ---
    I heard that Shinra Kusakabe
    would be coming here.
[12:46] ---
    Naturally, he's going to be facing me, right?
[12:54] ---
    He's weak, after all.
[13:01] ---
    Shinra-kun, thanks for coming.
[13:03] ---
    Think nothing of it.
    When you spoke about the facility,
[13:07] ---
    it reminded me of someone who was there.
[13:10] ---
    A guy who was at the facility
    being treated for tephrosis.
[13:13] ---
    I remember how depraved he was, even now.
[13:33] ---
    --What the...? Hey, what are you doing?!
    --Hey, get away from there!
[13:37] ---
    --Behave yourself!
    --Come on, stop squirming!
[13:39] ---
    --It's no fair that only you guys are allowed.
    --Behave yourself!
    --Come on, stop squirming!
[13:41] ---
    --It's no fair that only you guys are allowed.
    --Are you listening to me?!
    --Let's go!
[13:41] ---
    --Let me play with the kids, too.
    --Are you listening to me?!
    --Let's go!
[13:48] ---
    That was probably Kurono.
    I've heard stories about him.
[13:53] ---
    "Tephrosis" "Psycho" "Relishes the weak"
    "Reaper" "Bully" "Exotic black smoke"
    "Maddest"
[13:54] ---
    Captain Shinmon of the 7th is
    well-known as being the "Mightiest,"
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    but this man Kurono is said to be
    the "Maddest" pyrokinetic.
[14:07] ---
    Here we are. Does it bring back any memories?
[14:10] ---
    Huh? Was this the place?
[14:12] ---
    Oh, they do change the locations
    of their labs periodically
[14:15] ---
    to keep their information hidden.
[14:18] ---
    Which just goes to show
    how disgraceful what they're doing is.
[14:21] ---
    Let's go.
[14:24] ---
    Viktor Licht, chief researcher,
    applied pyrokinesiology lab.
[14:28] ---
    Right, we're expecting you.
[14:36] ---
    Have you noticed?
[14:37] ---
    Well, yeah. Security is
    keeping a close eye on us.
[14:44] ---
    As if to say, "You're definitely
    not getting out of here."
[14:49] ---
    Though I have to admit, I'm excited
    to get to observe such a shady facility.
[14:53] ---
    Are you sure you should be saying that
    in front of the security guard?
[14:56] ---
    I'm going to get killed here anyway, so...
[14:59] ---
    I won't let them kill you.
    I promise, I'll protect you.
[15:02] ---
    Inspector Licht, even if
    you are a Haijima spy,
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    you've still saved me time and again.
[15:07] ---
    You're someone we definitely need at the 8th.
[15:12] ---
    Wow, I'm pleased to hear it.
    I can die happy now.
[15:16] ---
    No you can't.
[15:18] ---
    Did you hear what he just
    said about me, Joker?
[15:21] ---
    I may just leave you for the 8th.
[15:26] ---
    I can't let Joker be the only one
    out there risking his neck.
[15:30] ---
    I wrote that ridiculous report
    to rankle the top brass
[15:33] ---
    so I could get some dirt on Haijima.
[15:35] ---
    I'm going to exploit the good will
    of the 8th and Shinra-kun to that end
[15:40] ---
    if it means getting my hands on the truth.
[15:45] ---
    We've been expecting you. Welcome to
    the pyrokinesis development lab.
[15:48] ---
    The kids will be thrilled to see you.
[15:50] ---
    How the hell can you say that,
    when you torture kids the way you do?
[15:54] ---
    Yes, of course. You want to see
    the children right away, don't you?
[15:57] ---
    Well, come on inside.
[16:03] ---
    --How cute!
    --Amazing!
[16:06] ---
    --Hey, I want to try!
    --Me, too!
[16:09] ---
    This is how we take care of children
[16:11] ---
    who still do not know
    how to control their abilities.
[16:14] ---
    I requested that I be allowed
    to see the boy you took in
[16:17] ---
    after the Rekka Hoshimiya incident,
[16:19] ---
    but was told that I was not authorized.
[16:22] ---
    I'd like to see how he is. Is that possible?
[16:24] ---
    Oh, you must mean Nataku-kun.
[16:27] ---
    He is a special case,
    so he is not at this facility.
[16:34] ---
    Help me!
[16:36] ---
    Somebody!
[16:37] ---
    An Adolla Link!
[16:39] ---
    I want to go home!
[16:42] ---
    Are you...?
[16:47] ---
    Shinra-kun?
[16:48] ---
    Yes, an Adolla Link.
[16:51] ---
    Like hell he isn't here.
    This is where that boy is.
[16:56] ---
    They really are hiding something.
[16:59] ---
    Let's play along with them for a bit
    and see what we can uncover.
[17:13] ---
    Crewman Kusakabe, thanks for your help
    with our Adolla Burst observations.
[17:18] ---
    This will be a simulated battle test,
    if you'd be so kind.
[17:24] ---
    This cold, empty room...
[17:28] ---
    ...makes me feel like I'm having
    chills right down to my soul.
[17:31] ---
    When I think of how they're
    treating me like a lab rat,
[17:34] ---
    my humanity just melts away.
[17:36] ---
    Until nothing but my weird tic remains.
[17:48] ---
    I look forward to working with you today.
[17:52] ---
    Let's make this a fun experiment.
[17:57] ---
    I will never forget that look--
    like he's staring down his prey.
[18:01] ---
    He really is here.
[18:04] ---
    I remember you. I used to
    catch glimpses of you around here.
[18:09] ---
    I wish I could have played
    with you back then.
[18:12] ---
    Now you've become a fine man.
[18:15] ---
    I wanted to devour you when
    you were still spindly and pasty.
[18:20] ---
    Why didn't they let me have at you
    when you were a child?
[18:26] ---
    You're about the same height
    as me now, aren't you?
[18:31] ---
    Although, you still seem plenty weak.
[18:39] ---
    You have a fully grown-up strength now.
    Why can't boys just stay weak?
[18:47] ---
    Can I get started?
[18:48] ---
    Yeah. Kusakabe-kun, you, too.
[18:52] ---
    I'm going to kick that bastard's ass.
[18:57] ---
    His tephrosis is severe. Should he really
    be spreading that much black smoke?
[19:08] ---
    Right Hand Eclipse!
[19:10] ---
    "Right Hand Eclipse"
[19:16] ---
    What just happened?
    The fist he swung didn't even hit me.
[19:21] ---
    It wasn't that much of a right, either.
    Did anything touch me?
[19:26] ---
    If I had to say...
[19:28] ---
    ...it was the black smoke.
[19:31] ---
    Whatever the case, I can't deal with it
    until I know what's causing it.
[19:34] ---
    I can't just keep taking those.
    But I do have my speed. I'll use my Rapid!
[19:45] ---
    He reacted to that?!
[19:47] ---
    No, let me go again!
[19:57] ---
    How can he react to Shinra-kun's Rapid
    if this is the first time he's seeing it?
[20:03] ---
    You're abusing the children here, aren't you?
[20:06] ---
    There's no way I'll let you do that!
[20:08] ---
    Shinra-kun, show us more
    of that Adolla Burst!
[20:11] ---
    Shut up! I will! When I kick all of your asses
    on the other side of that glass!
[20:16] ---
    Th-That's terrifying.
[20:23] ---
    What the hell is that black smoke?!
[20:25] ---
    I'm not trying to hide it.
    And even once I tell you,
[20:28] ---
    there's still no way you can deal with it.
[20:31] ---
    This black smoke links with my senses,
[20:34] ---
    allowing me to sense minute fluctuations.
[20:37] ---
    That's how I reacted to your speed attacks.
[20:40] ---
    Also, knocking children around
    is fun. They get good air.
[20:47] ---
    Would you like to give it a try?
[20:49] ---
    S-Screw you!
[20:52] ---
    I'll hit him with so many chained attacks
    that he can't react!
[21:03] ---
    His firepower is increasing with every spin.
[21:04] ---
    Good! Keep it up! Keep it up!
[21:17] ---
    His smoke is solidifying!
[21:37] ---
    Eclipse Veil!
[21:38] ---
    "Eclipse Veil"
[21:48] ---
    He gathered the smoke
    together to make weapons?
[21:52] ---
    You still have some fight left, right?
[21:54] ---
    Though it would be perfect
    if you broke down after that much.
[21:58] ---
    Kurono-kun, that's all for today!
    We've collected plenty of data!
[22:06] ---
    --Hold on, what is he doing?
    --120... 130... Room temperature is rising.
[22:11] ---
    But then, the more I weaken you,
    the more I get into this.
[22:16] ---
    We'll keep going.
[22:19] ---
    I'm going to enjoy this.
[22:23] ---
    "To be continued"
[23:56] ---
    "Fire Force, Season 2"
[23:59] ---
    "Next time"
[24:03] ---
    The researchers rush into
    the chaotic test site.
[24:05] ---
    Something about Nataku-san has changed?
[24:07] ---
    A strange lady stands in the way of the 8th,
[24:10] ---
    and on top of all that,
    the White-Clad show up!
[24:12] ---
    What's going to happen now?
[24:14] ---
    Fire...!
[24:17] ---
    "Episode 15:
    A Three-Way Melee"
[24:17] ---
    Next time on Fire Force, Season 2,
    episode 15, "A Three-Way Melee."
[24:23] ---
    Return to the great flame of fire. Látom.
[24:28] ---
    
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