E9 - Aura the Guillotine

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SIGN    Beyond Journey's End
[01:31] Lügner
    I see.
[01:35] Lügner
    I remember now.
[01:37] Lügner
    It was Frieren.
[01:41] Lügner
    The mage who contributed significantly
    to humanity's analysis of Zoltraak
[01:46] Lügner
    and slew more demons
    than anyone else in history.
[01:53] Lügner
    Frieren the Slayer.
[01:58] Lügner
    One of the geniuses I despise.
SIGN    Episode 9: Aura the Guillotine
[02:12] Priest
    You'll have to rest for a while.
[02:15] Granat
    Thank you.
[02:24] Stark
    Hey!
[02:26] Stark
    Are you okay?
[02:29] Granat
    Because of you, I'll survive.
[02:32] Granat
    You have my thanks.
[02:38] Granat
    I'll pardon your mage companion as well.
[02:42] Granat
    She was right.
[02:46] Stark
    Now Frieren can return to town.
[02:49] Stark
    Let's have her defeat Lügner
    and the other demon.
[02:51] Fern
    Ms. Frieren didn't kill the guard.
[02:56] Granat
    I know. The demons did it.
[03:00] Granat
    More importantly,
    that mage's name is Frieren?
[03:04] Fern
    Yes.
[03:05] Granat
    The elven mage who adventured with the Hero?
[03:10] Granat
    Then I've committed a grave discourtesy.
[03:14] Granat
    The Granat family owes the
    party of heroes a debt.
[03:18] Granat
    When this town was attacked by demons
    during my grandfather's rule,
[03:23] Granat
    they were the ones who drove them off.
[03:26] Granat
    They faced the same enemy as we do now.
[03:27] Granat
    It was Aura, one of the
    Seven Sages of Destruction.
[03:33] Frieren
    It's been a while, Aura.
[03:36] Aura
    Indeed, Frieren. About eighty years, I'd say.
[03:44] Frieren
    You're heading to the town
    up ahead, aren't you?
[03:48] Frieren
    I'd appreciate it if you turned back.
[03:51] Aura
    No.
[03:53] Frieren
    Why not?
[04:14] Aura
    Because I have an overwhelming advantage.
[04:19] Frieren
    Oh?
[04:23] Frieren
    You have more puppets than before.
[04:26] Frieren
    Demon magic must be unbelievably
    powerful to control this many.
[04:31] Frieren
    Humanity's magic could never
    dream of reaching such heights.
[04:37] Frieren
    But your magic couldn't be more disgusting.
[04:40] Frieren
    It makes me want to puke.
[04:42] Aura
    That's not a nice thing to say.
[04:44] Aura
    It took a lot of work to gather this many.
[04:56] Frieren
    I recognize some of those suits of armor.
[05:00] Frieren
    Aura, it seems I must
    kill you here after all.
[05:08] Granat
    The Scales of Obedience.
[05:11] Granat
    It's the reason we haven't been able
    to defeat Aura in all these years.
[05:16] Granat
    Her magic allows her to force
    others to obey her will.
[05:23] Granat
    The magics of the Seven Sages of Destruction
[05:25] Granat
    are beyond human knowledge and reason.
[05:29] Granat
    Aura places her own soul
    and that of her target on the scales
[05:33] Granat
    and weighs the magnitude of
    their mana against each other.
[05:36] Granat
    The one with greater mana
    gains control of the other,
[05:40] Granat
    turning them into a puppet for all eternity—
    until their body withers to dust.
[05:49] Granat
    It's a risky spell, but that's
    what makes it powerful.
[05:53] Granat
    And in the hands of someone with mana
    as tremendous as Aura, it's unbeatable.
[05:58] Fern
    Is there no way to counter it?
[06:02] Granat
    Though the weight of Aura's mana
    is enough to fully tip the scales,
[06:06] Granat
    the scales themselves do judge fairly.
[06:09] Granat
    If a soul with greater mana than Aura's
    were to be placed on the scales,
[06:14] Granat
    Aura could be defeated.
[06:18] Granat
    But they say that hasn't happened
    once in the five hundred years
[06:24] Granat
    since Aura became a Sage of Destruction.
[06:27] Fern
    Then there's no way to fight it?
[06:35] Granat
    There was.
[06:38] Granat
    Those with powerful wills could
    temporarily resist the spell.
[06:46] Granat
    The greater the individual,
    the more iron their will.
[06:51] Stark
    And even then, it was only temporary?
[06:54] Granat
    But it was a fatal flaw.
[06:56] Granat
    The strong-willed must have been
    an obstacle to her.
[07:00] Granat
    So...
[07:03] Granat
    Aura the Guillotine dealt with them in the
    most logical way after gaining control.
[07:10] Granat
    It's a tragic tale.
[07:19] Aura
    Well? My immortal army
    is powerful, isn't it?
[07:38] Aura
    I'm surprised.
[07:40] Aura
    You dispelled the magic I'd cast on them.
[07:44] Aura
    No one's ever done that before.
[07:47] Aura
    Such powerful dispelling magic must expend
    a considerable amount of mana.
[07:53] Aura
    Why would you use such a roundabout method?
[07:58] Aura
    The last time we fought, you blew them away
    with flashy spells left and right.
[08:04] Frieren
    Himmel scolded me afterward.
[08:08] Aura
    Then that's all the more reason
    not to do this.
[08:13] Frieren
    Why?
[08:15] Aura
    Himmel is long gone, isn't he?
[08:20] Frieren
    I see. Good.
[08:23] Frieren
    You demons are monsters after all.
[08:27] Frieren
    I can kill you without mercy.
[08:30] Stark
    Okay.
[08:31] Stark
    I've regained most of my mobility.
[08:35] Stark
    Father, this place is safe, right?
[08:38] Priest
    Yes. It's not as strong as the
    town's defensive barrier,
[08:42] Priest
    but there is a barrier around this church.
[08:45] Stark
    Then wait here, Graf.
[08:49] Granat
    Brat, what do you plan to do?
[08:52] Stark
    Do you think the demons will just leave
    if we all hole up in here?
[08:57] Fern
    Mr. Stark, are you serious?
[09:01] Fern
    We only landed that hit before
    because we caught him off guard.
[09:04] Fern
    We couldn't find enough of an
    opening to finish him off.
[09:09] Fern
    If we'd kept fighting, we would
    have been the ones killed.
[09:15] Stark
    Someone's gotta do this, right?
[09:23] Fern
    You're right. Then let's
    do our best together.
[09:28] Stark
    No, you go to the guard station.
[09:32] Stark
    You need to evacuate the townsfolk.
[09:35] Fern
    Then you're going to...
[09:39] Stark
    Yeah.
[09:41] Stark
    I'm going to...
[09:42] Stark
    get on my hands and knees
    and beg Frieren to return.
[09:47] Fern
    What?
[09:50] Stark
    Come on! Having her defeat him
    is our only option!
[09:55] Fern
    I suppose that's more realistic.
[10:03] Stark
    The guards will listen to you
    if you show them this.
[10:07] Fern
    Very well.
[10:10] Stark
    I'm heading straight out of town.
[10:14] Stark
    What is it?
[10:15] Fern
    Your arm is in a terrible state.
[10:19] Fern
    Can you pass through the castle gate
    looking like that?
[10:22] Stark
    I'll be fine. This is normal for a warrior.
[10:26] Stark
    Is there something weird about it?
[10:28] Fern
    I've never seen a warrior walk
    around town with two bloody hands.
[10:33] Stark
    You're one to talk. You're
    covered in blood, too.
[10:38] Stark
    Huh? Whose blood is this?
[10:41] Stark
    It's not mine.
[10:46] Stark
    Hey! What's the matter with—
[10:52] Fern
    Mr. Stark, there's mana in this blood.
[10:57] Stark
    Fern!
[11:07] Stark
    An axe?
[11:12] Stark
    I don't believe it. Am I dreaming?
[11:17] Stark
    That was my master's technique.
[11:23] Lügner
    I'd meant to hit your vitals,
    but then you went and moved.
[11:28] Lügner
    It wasn't my intention to make you suffer.
[11:35] Lügner
    Why are you surprised?
[11:38] Lügner
    Is it because I'm standing here when
    I supposedly suffered a fatal blow?
[11:42] Lügner
    Or because you didn't detect our approach?
[11:48] Lügner
    You aren't the only one who knows how to
    conceal her presence by controlling her mana.
[11:54] Lügner
    Any demon can do it.
[11:58] Lügner
    That said, it's hardly fitting
    for a battle between mages.
[12:06] Fern
    You sure like to talk.
[12:08] Fern
    Aren't you going to finish me off?
[12:12] Lügner
    Since I failed to kill you instantly,
    I thought I'd ask you some questions.
[12:18] Lügner
    Or would you rather die right now?
[12:22] Fern
    Go ahead.
[12:26] Lügner
    Is that boy strong?
[12:29] Fern
    He's Eisen the Warrior's best student.
[12:32] Lügner
    I see. How unfortunate.
[12:36] Lügner
    Poor boy.
[12:37] Lügner
    He won't die a decent death
    at Linie's hands.
[12:43] Lügner
    One more question.
[12:45] Lügner
    Where is Frieren?
[12:50] Fern
    She fled the town
[12:53] Fern
    because you killed the dungeon guard.
[12:56] Lügner
    Graf Granat said something similar.
[12:59] Lügner
    Killing a guard is a serious crime, it seems.
[13:02] Fern
    The punishment is execution.
[13:04] Lügner
    Execution?
[13:06] Lügner
    That wouldn't be enough
    to make that woman flee.
[13:10] Lügner
    She holds a powerful grudge against demons,
[13:14] Lügner
    enough to teach her own student
    a spell purely for demon-killing.
[13:20] Lügner
    Someone like that wouldn't run.
[13:23] Lügner
    She must be after something.
[13:28] Lügner
    It must be Lady Aura.
[13:33] Fern
    Don't move.
[13:36] Fern
    You know where Ms. Frieren
    is headed, don't you?
[13:40] Lügner
    You're wasting your time.
[13:43] Fern
    You lied about failing to kill me.
[13:47] Fern
    You wanted revenge for my surprising you.
[13:53] Fern
    You're proud and arrogant.
[13:55] Fern
    You still don't see us—see anyone
    besides Ms. Frieren as a threat.
[14:02] Fern
    That's why you granted me an opportunity.
[14:07] Fern
    From this distance, I can blast
    a hole clean through your heart.
[14:12] Lügner
    Try it.
[14:14] Lügner
    Your head will fly before
    you get the chance.
[14:25] (Flashback) Fern
    Ms. Frieren, am I useful?
[14:29] (Flashback) Frieren
    Why would you ask that?
[14:33] (Flashback) Fern
    I'm not as good at magic as you are.
[14:38] (Flashback) Frieren
    I've lived for much longer than you.
[14:42] (Flashback) Frieren
    In that regard, you'll never catch up to me.
[14:46] (Flashback) Fern
    I see.
[14:48] (Flashback) Frieren
    But that only applies to mana and technique.
[14:53] (Flashback) Frieren
    I often let you handle
    battles against monsters.
[14:57] (Flashback) Fern
    Yes, you've forced those on me many times.
[15:00] (Flashback) Frieren
    I'm sorry, okay?
[15:02] (Flashback) Frieren
    But battles end quicker when you fight
[15:06] (Flashback) Frieren
    because you fire off spells
    faster than I do.
[15:11] Lügner
    Girl, I have dedicated the majority
    of my life to the pursuit of magic.
[15:18] Fern
    So have I.
[15:33] Lügner
    How is she responding so quickly?
[15:37] Lügner
    If I hadn't reflexively defended myself,
    that would've pierced my heart.
[15:42] Fern
    You blocked it.
[15:43] Fern
    So your heart is your weak point.
[15:47] Lügner
    This girl...
[15:49] Lügner
    I see.
[15:51] Lügner
    You weren't lying about
    dedicating your life to magic.
[15:56] Lügner
    Then I shall crush you with all my might.
[16:00] Lügner
    Bluterei.
[16:04] Linie
    Sounds like they've begun as well.
[16:08] Linie
    It's a shame, though.
[16:10] Linie
    We're nearly finished here.
[16:14] Linie
    Perhaps I'll observe their battle.
[16:16] Linie
    Lord Lügner gets cross when I interfere.
[16:25] Linie
    Oh?
[16:26] Stark
    We're not finished yet.
[16:30] Linie
    You're tough. Perhaps I'll be
    able to enjoy this a little.
[16:37] Lügner
    My mana, technique, and control
    are all far greater than hers.
[17:03] Lügner
    This girl cannot compare to me.
[17:09] Lügner
    However, she's fast.
[17:12] Lügner
    I'm being overwhelmed by the sheer
    number of attacks, pure and simple.
[17:22] Lügner
    Damn you, Frieren.
    How did you train this girl?
[17:31] Lügner
    I'll engage her in a battle of attrition
    and wait for her to exhaust her mana.
[17:48] Lügner
    No, I can't.
[17:50] Lügner
    The battle will be over before then.
[17:53] Lügner
    If I could just create an opening...
[17:57] Lügner
    Linie, what are you doing?
[17:59] Lügner
    Hurry up and defeat him!
[18:08] Linie
    Honestly, how selfish.
[18:10] Linie
    He's refusing to do anything
    but fight defensively.
[18:31] Stark
    How are you wielding your axe like that?
[18:35] Stark
    Those are my master's techniques.
[18:37] Linie
    I'm skilled at reading mana.
[18:41] Linie
    I memorize the flow of mana
    inside a person when they move
[18:46] Linie
    and imitate their movements.
[18:48] Linie
    Just like this.
[19:13] Linie
    I knew it from the first time I saw
    your movements at the mansion.
[19:18] Linie
    They're the same as those of the
    powerful warrior I once memorized.
[19:26] Linie
    Coincidences really do happen.
[19:29] Linie
    Fate is an interesting thing.
[19:34] Stark
    You don't mean...
[19:36] Linie
    I am imitating the movements
    of Eisen the Warrior.
[19:41] Stark
    Seriously? This is crazy.
[19:47] Stark
    I can't win this fight.
[19:58] Linie
    He finally fell.
[20:00] Linie
    I must hurry.
[20:02] Linie
    Lord Lügner will be upset with me again.
[20:07] Stark
    "Fell"? Have I fallen?
[20:15] (Flashback) Eisen
    Stand up, Stark.
[20:18] (Flashback) Eisen
    No matter how battered you get,
    you cannot fall.
[20:23] (Flashback) Stark
    Yeah, but there's no way I can beat you.
[20:30] (Flashback) Eisen
    Of course you can't.
[20:32] (Flashback) Eisen
    I'm stronger than you.
[20:35] (Flashback) Stark
    Then...
[20:36] (Flashback) Eisen
    But you got back up.
[20:40] (Flashback) Eisen
    That means you haven't lost yet.
[20:43] (Flashback) Stark
    What kind of logic is that?
[20:45] (Flashback) Eisen
    Stark, I'll teach you the secret
    to defeating powerful opponents.
[20:51] (Flashback) Eisen
    It's simple.
[20:53] (Flashback) Eisen
    Keep getting back up and hitting them.
[20:56] (Flashback) Eisen
    For warriors, whoever's still standing
    at the end is the winner.
[21:05] Stark
    Damn it, Master.
[21:09] Stark
    You and your weird logic.
[21:12] Stark
    I guess your brain's made of muscles,
     like the rest of you.
[21:16] Linie
    You should've just stayed down.
[21:19] Linie
    You already lost.
[21:22] Stark
    I'm still standing.
[21:26] Stark
    Besides, I remember now.
[21:28] Stark
    My master's blows were heavier.
[21:32] Stark
    Yours are just imitations after all.
[21:40] Linie
    Then I will use those imitations
    to send you to your end.
[21:45] Linie
    Erfassen.
[21:47] Lügner
    Bluterei!
[22:00] Linie
    A wide swing, with no regard for defense.
[22:03] Linie
    He's lost his mind.
[22:12] Stark
    I was prepared for us to kill each other,
    but I shouldn't have been so scared.
[22:16] Stark
    Your attacks don't have any
    weight behind them at all.
[22:21] Stark
    Lightning Strike!
[22:34] Lügner
    Linie!
[22:36] Lügner
    Shi—
[22:37] Fern
    Zoltraak.
[22:43] Lügner
    Demon-killing magic...
[24:20] Heiter
    She has roughly one-fifth of my mana.
[24:20] Himmel
    I've heard there's a long-lived
    mage in these woods.
[24:21] Lügner
    If she engages her directly,
    Frieren will lose.
[24:23] Aura
    You are no match for me.
[24:23] Eisen
    What do you think, Heiter?
[24:24] Flamme
    Looks like an elf village.
[24:25] Demon A
    Kill all the elves.
[24:25] Frieren
    Because you're a far more powerful mage.
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