E4 - Intersection: Battle for the Vortex

Source: Crunchyroll
Translator:
Editor:
Timer:
QC:
(Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.)
[00:14] ---
    What?! No way! I swear it
    stopped at seven just now!
[00:18] ---
    Looks like no luck for Iska, either.
[00:21] ---
    You know, I think this machine is rigged.
[00:24] ---
    That's gambling for you.
[00:26] ---
    No! I'm going to the change machine again!
[00:29] ---
    I have a feeling I'll win next time!
[00:31] ---
    Wait, Captain! That's what all bad gamblers say!
[00:36] ---
    Will she be all right?
[00:38] ---
    Probably not.
[00:40] ---
    Anyway, what are we doing here
    in the first place?
[01:07] ---
    "Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World"
[02:18] ---
    "Two weeks ago"
[02:19] ---
    Our last vacation?!
[02:21] ---
    Yup. Your unit's working under
    my orders for the next mission.
[02:21] ---
    "Intersection: Battle for the Vortex"
[02:27] ---
    Joint training starts next month,
[02:30] ---
    so go enjoy the time you have left.
[02:33] ---
    Wh-What do you mean by that?!
[02:35] ---
    Anyway, have a good time!
[02:38] ---
    Wait, Risya! Hey, hold on!
[02:44] ---
    Does that mean this mission is really dangerous?
[02:48] ---
    This is so we'll go out with no regrets?
[02:50] ---
    Exactly what is our mission?
[02:53] ---
    She said it's a surprise for next week.
[02:58] ---
    Jeez, you're taking it too literally.
[03:01] ---
    Think about it, Boss.
    There's nothing to be alarmed about.
[03:05] ---
    Jhin...
[03:07] ---
    No matter the mission, you'll die when you die.
[03:10] ---
    That's not comforting at all!
[03:12] ---
    N-Now, now.
[03:14] ---
    By the way, why did we choose here?
[03:18] ---
    Jackpot.
[03:20] ---
    "Jackpot"?
[03:22] ---
    As in winning big bucks. But for what?
[03:27] ---
    Merkava tank model MI62,
    manufactured by Francesco.
[03:31] ---
    Wait, is that the latest battle tank model?
[03:35] ---
    I wanted to win big at the casino
    so I could buy a tank.
[03:39] ---
    That way, even if something happens,
    we can all safely escape in it.
[03:43] ---
    I see.
[03:45] ---
    Captain, you're a genius at
    coming up with unpredictable ideas.
[03:49] ---
    Well, kudos for not picking
    this place for pleasure.
[03:53] ---
    R-Really?! Then I'll keep trying!
[03:56] ---
    Let's go for the jackpot, everyone!
[03:59] ---
    To be our own bosses!
    To own a house debt-free!
[04:03] ---
    Your goal just shifted!
[04:11] ---
    We're here, Lady Alice.
[04:14] ---
    This is Jurak, the city of pleasure.
[04:16] ---
    Since early times,
    people of nobility have gathered here.
[04:19] ---
    It is a prestigious resort destination,
    perfect for Lady Alice.
[04:25] ---
    I'm not interested in gambling.
[04:27] ---
    I made it very clear that I
    preferred the Neutral city Ein.
[04:30] ---
    Absolutely not.
[04:31] ---
    Do you want to run into that
    Imperial soldier again?!
[04:34] ---
    S-So what if I did?!
[04:37] ---
    My intent is pure. As a princess of Nebulis,
    I will fight Iska next time...
[04:42] ---
    You can do that on the battlefield.
    There's no need to meet him in Neutral city.
[04:48] ---
    Shall we go?
[04:56] ---
    What do you think? Slot machines are
    perfect for a first-timer such as yourself.
[05:02] ---
    Is that so?
[05:09] ---
    Rin, I think I'll pass.
[05:13] ---
    Not to worry. The goddess of victory
    will smile on you, even for gambling.
[05:18] ---
    Victory... That reminds me!
[05:21] ---
    First, I'll need to pick the perfect date
    for the battle between me and Iska.
[05:26] ---
    Pick a date?
[05:28] ---
    I wonder what days will work for Iska?
[05:30] ---
    I'm off next week, on Mercurday...
[05:33] ---
    Oh, but the stars show misfortune on that day.
    Not good for an important day.
[05:38] ---
    I should pick the next holiday.
    I'll also need to reserve a venue...
[05:44] ---
    Lady Alice, this should not
    be like planning a wedding.
[05:49] ---
    W-W-W-W-W-W-Wedding?! I-Iska and I?!
[05:53] ---
    Why are you blushing?
[05:55] ---
    Because you said something weird!
[05:58] ---
    Anyway, we can go over that later.
[06:03] ---
    You're right.
[06:05] ---
    I probably won't see him here, anyway.
[06:10] ---
    I can't flip to the Nebulis' side.
[06:18] ---
    Huh? Did the machine break?
[06:20] ---
    Lady Alice, you hit the jackpot!
[06:22] ---
    You should be a lot more excited!
[06:27] ---
    Please wait here while I get the staff!
[06:33] ---
    Hm?
[06:34] ---
    Wow, did you hit the jackpot?! That's amazing!
[06:39] ---
    It is? I don't understand this that well...
[06:42] ---
    If we had this many coins,
    I bet we could easily buy Captain's tank.
[06:52] ---
    Take them. I'm afraid this
    isn't something I really need.
[06:56] ---
    What?! Are you sure?!
[06:58] ---
    It was meant to be.
[07:00] ---
    Thanks!
[07:05] ---
    Iska!
[07:07] ---
    Someone hit a jackpot over there!
    And she shared her winnings!
[07:12] ---
    See, Jhin! I told you so.
[07:15] ---
    The jackpot does exist.
[07:18] ---
    Tell it to me again when you hit it.
[07:20] ---
    She must be a generous person.
[07:22] ---
    Probably an oil tycoon?
[07:24] ---
    I don't think so! She was super pretty, too!
[07:28] ---
    Blonde hair and so elegant...
    She looked like a princess.
[07:33] ---
    No, it can't be.
[07:51] ---
    Hey, Rin. What's that over there?
[07:54] ---
    It says fortune telling.
[08:00] ---
    Welcome, sweetie.
    What would you like me to read?
[08:05] ---
    U-Um, there's a boy a year younger than me...
[08:11] ---
    Oh? Is he your boyfriend?
[08:13] ---
    B-Boyfriend?! N-No, he's not!
[08:17] ---
    Oh, he's not?
[08:19] ---
    Most definitely not.
[08:22] ---
    I want to know when and where
    I'll see him again, just the two of us.
[08:27] ---
    Let's see...
[08:31] ---
    Hmm... Well this certainly is
    an interesting fate.
[08:37] ---
    These cards are a pair of two.
[08:40] ---
    The person you're waiting for is close by.
[08:44] ---
    What?
[08:45] ---
    He is always close by.
[08:49] ---
    You two are connected by a strong bond
    that no ill-fate can break.
[08:54] ---
    Right now is the perfect time
    if you're looking for somebody.
[09:06] ---
    Lady Alice, how did it go?
[09:09] ---
    She said some plausible things.
[09:11] ---
    But nothing that was specific.
[09:15] ---
    That's fortune telling for you.
[09:21] ---
    Shall we go?
[09:43] ---
    So, what would you like me to read?
[09:47] ---
    I'm looking for someone.
[09:49] ---
    Oh? Perhaps a girlfriend?
[09:52] ---
    Girlfriend?
[09:53] ---
    What's her relationship to you?
[09:57] ---
    Uhh... At first, we met on the frontline...
    I mean, during our mission.
[10:04] ---
    Ah, so she works with you.
[10:07] ---
    Yes, and then we met again at a theater.
[10:12] ---
    We then ate pasta together,
[10:14] ---
    and then went to the art museum...
[10:16] ---
    Oh, you don't need to go into detail.
[10:19] ---
    Anyway, let's have a look, shall we?
[10:22] ---
    Hmm... Well this certainly is
    an interesting fate.
[10:27] ---
    These cards are a pair of two.
[10:30] ---
    The person you're waiting for is close by.
[10:37] ---
    Thank you for coming, Risya.
[10:40] ---
    Let me get straight to the point.
    Do you know about the vortex?
[10:44] ---
    Yes, Observation Facility 47 reported one
    just Southwest of Mudor Canyon.
[10:50] ---
    I thought Nameless was on it already?
[10:53] ---
    It appears we need more reinforcements.
[10:59] ---
    Are you talking about the one in Third Division?
[11:03] ---
    Yes, a successor of the Black Steel Gladiator,
    Crossweil, would be perfect.
[11:10] ---
    You want me to send Unit N07 to the vortex?
[11:14] ---
    I'll leave the justification up to you.
[11:17] ---
    You want me to ask just because
    I'm good friends with Mismis?
[11:22] ---
    Seems I'll be playing the villain for nothing.
[11:25] ---
    That's how you climbed your way up,
    pushing aside colleagues and superiors.
[11:32] ---
    I'll do it just this once.
[11:39] ---
    Hey, Unit N07 peeps! Good morning!
[11:44] ---
    Sorry for the early call.
[11:47] ---
    Oh, Risya.
[11:49] ---
    First thing's first. Did you read the details
    on next month's training?
[11:54] ---
    Oh, this? Yes, we did.
[11:57] ---
    Well, forget what you read.
[11:59] ---
    Huh?
[12:01] ---
    This call is to inform you about
    another mission I'm sending you on.
[12:06] ---
    As you know, this whole witch and
    demon thing started 100 years ago,
[12:11] ---
    when a drift of astral energy created
    what we call the vortex.
[12:17] ---
    Without the vortex, we never would've had
    Grand Witch Nebulis or the Sovereignty.
[12:24] ---
    And it looks like another vortex
    is going to form.
[12:28] ---
    It'll be a pain if the Sovereignty
    gains access to the vortex.
[12:32] ---
    That could mean a more
    powerful witch may be born.
[12:35] ---
    That's where you guys, members of Unit N07,
    come into play... To stop them.
[12:41] ---
    After all, you did perform a feat
    of stopping the Ice Calamity Witch.
[12:47] ---
    So, good luck!
[13:00] ---
    I forgot to give this back.
[13:05] ---
    Lady Alice, excuse me.
[13:08] ---
    Just now, I received a message
    for you from your sister.
[13:13] ---
    From Sisbell? What is it?
[13:15] ---
    A disruption in astral energy,
[13:18] ---
    possibly a vortex, was observed
    at Mudor Canyon, Southwest of the Sovereignty.
[13:22] ---
    The Empire has sent troops
    towards the location.
[13:26] ---
    How could that be?
    I was not made aware of this.
[13:30] ---
    The Zoa family... They're intentionally
    delaying their report to Her Majesty.
[13:36] ---
    I'll never understand it.
[13:38] ---
    How are the Lou, Zoa, and Hydra families--
[13:42] ---
    the three royal lines--in this much conflict?
[13:46] ---
    Mudor Canyon is close to the Empire border.
[13:50] ---
    Astral power forces are always stationed there,
    which is Zoa's jurisdiction.
[13:55] ---
    If it's not being reported, then...
[13:58] ---
    The Zoa family plans to keep
    the vortex energy for themselves?
[14:02] ---
    I believe so.
[14:04] ---
    All right. I'll go find out.
[14:21] ---
    Not much of a welcome considering
    the queen's daughter is here.
[14:29] ---
    No...
[14:30] ---
    That's close enough, Masked Lord.
[14:37] ---
    Very impressive. You've always had
    a heightened sense, Rin.
[14:43] ---
    Anyone could feel your presence
    if you just stood behind us like that.
[14:48] ---
    What is the meaning of this, Masked Lord?
[14:51] ---
    It's not what you think.
    Please, don't be so alarmed.
[14:54] ---
    You see, my astral power is weak,
    so I always carry this around out of fear.
[15:04] ---
    So, what brings you here today?
[15:06] ---
    To ask a question about the vortex
    in Mudor Canyon. Why isn't the Zoa--
[15:10] ---
    That's just a flux in the magma,
    or perhaps a drift of underground gas.
[15:14] ---
    There's no proof that it's the vortex.
[15:17] ---
    Of course, it would be smart
    to send the troops over, just in case.
[15:22] ---
    Then why are you stalling to report?
[15:26] ---
    Zoa's head of the family has left
    just now to go report our findings.
[15:30] ---
    It took us a while to prepare the documents.
[15:36] ---
    I see.
[15:38] ---
    It appears this is simply a waste
    of time to try and talk about this.
[15:43] ---
    You'd be wise to keep a low profile.
[16:10] ---
    Captain Mismis.
[16:12] ---
    Oh, what's up?
[16:13] ---
    Did you report what happened
    at Ein to the higher-ups?
[16:16] ---
    Oh, that. It was quite an ordeal, you know.
[16:21] ---
    "Why don't you have a recording
    of the witch?!" they said.
[16:26] ---
    I'm sorry...
[16:27] ---
    It's fine, don't worry!
[16:29] ---
    I get in trouble all the time for report
    omissions or mistakes on forms!
[16:36] ---
    Noro!
[16:38] ---
    Over here!
[16:40] ---
    Oh, hey, Mismis!
[16:44] ---
    When did you return to the Third Division?
[16:48] ---
    Just recently.
[16:51] ---
    Let me introduce my team to you.
    These are my lovely subordinates!
[16:55] ---
    I'm Shanorotte Gregory.
[16:59] ---
    Mismis and I met each other
    when we were low-ranking soldiers.
[17:03] ---
    Although, it doesn't look like
    you got any taller.
[17:07] ---
    I did! About 2mm!
[17:10] ---
    Soldiers, line up!
[17:23] ---
    He certainly has a vibe.
[17:25] ---
    Rumors were right.
    That's the cutting-edge optical camouflage suit.
[17:29] ---
    Saint Disciple of the eighth seat, Nameless.
[17:32] ---
    He comes from the Empire's assassination force.
[17:35] ---
    Let me start by telling you that I
    will not give you specific orders here.
[17:42] ---
    With that understanding,
    your missions are as follows:
[17:46] ---
    One, to secure the vortex
    before the Sovereignty does.
[17:51] ---
    Two, to destroy the vortex
    if you fail to do so.
[17:56] ---
    Lastly, do not get in my way.
[18:00] ---
    My goal is to crush the astral power forces.
[18:03] ---
    I will not allow anyone to stop me. That is all.
[18:06] ---
    All units, continue searching for the vortex!
[18:12] ---
    Apparently, the vortex is a giant astral energy.
[18:16] ---
    Got anything, Boss?
[18:18] ---
    No, I don't see anything like that.
[18:21] ---
    No readings of astral energy, either.
[18:35] ---
    Noro? What is it?
[18:37] ---
    One of the units searching the vortex is MIA.
[18:41] ---
    We also lost contact with two
    other units that went to investigate.
[18:46] ---
    Could it be the Nebulis' astral power force?
[18:49] ---
    If that were the case,
    there'd be signs of a struggle.
[18:52] ---
    True.
[18:53] ---
    But no evidence was found.
[18:56] ---
    Either way, we'll head back to base!
    They probably have new orders for us.
[19:02] ---
    No need.
[19:05] ---
    Of 32 units, only three are missing.
[19:08] ---
    There's no need to dispatch
    a rescue squad just for three units.
[19:12] ---
    Just focus on locating the vortex.
[19:15] ---
    Th-That is all. Dismissed!
[19:20] ---
    Talk about lacking explanation.
[19:23] ---
    It's weird to not send a rescue squad
    when over ten people are missing.
[19:28] ---
    Right, Captain?
[19:29] ---
    Is he thinking about abandoning them?
    I can't say I agree with that...
[19:35] ---
    I'll go ask. He's my ex-colleague, after all.
[19:39] ---
    Wait, Iska?!
[19:43] ---
    Excuse me.
[19:45] ---
    Wh-Who are you?!
[19:47] ---
    I would like to speak to the commander.
[19:49] ---
    If this is an emergency,
    have your captain come to us.
[19:52] ---
    Seems I have an odd guest.
[19:56] ---
    I don't remember your name,
    but I've seen you before.
[20:01] ---
    It's been a year.
[20:02] ---
    Yes, the traitor of the Empire.
    You have some nerve, showing up here.
[20:08] ---
    As a soldier stationed at this base,
    I have a question.
[20:11] ---
    If you want to speak,
    you need the appropriate rank.
[20:17] ---
    Get lost.
[20:19] ---
    U-Um, if that's the case...
[20:22] ---
    I would like to speak on his behalf
    as a captain, Saint Disciple, sir.
[20:26] ---
    Captain?!
[20:28] ---
    Sorry, Iska. I'll take it from here.
[20:33] ---
    At least let me be a hero
    at a time like this...!
[20:38] ---
    I'm Mismis, captain of
    the Third Division Unit N07.
[20:41] ---
    I-I do not mean any disrespect, but...
[20:44] ---
    Why aren't we sending a rescue squad
    for the missing soldiers?
[20:51] ---
    And Mr. Saint Disciple didn't say a word?
[20:55] ---
    Hmm, I wonder if there's a secret op
    we don't know about?
[21:01] ---
    Maybe...
[21:03] ---
    Phew, that was refreshing!
[21:06] ---
    Now, where did I put my cold juice?
[21:10] ---
    Captain, at least your body is mature.
[21:18] ---
    Nooooo!
[21:19] ---
    I-I-It's not what you think!
[21:21] ---
    I was so nervous about what happened today,
    and the shower got me relaxed,
[21:25] ---
    a-and, um, so, that's why, uh...
[21:29] ---
    Please calm down, Captain.
[21:31] ---
    No one will ever marry me now!
[21:34] ---
    Jhin, take responsibility!
[21:36] ---
    That doesn't make any sense!
[21:42] ---
    Are you sure about heading to the valley?
[21:46] ---
    Yes, as quickly as possible.
[21:48] ---
    This isn't an excuse to go see that Imperial...
[21:50] ---
    Of course not! Iska wouldn't be there.
[21:56] ---
    I'm going as the princess of the Lou family.
[22:04] ---
    It's time...
[22:10] ---
    ...Kissing.