E5 - Intersection: Awakening of the Vortex

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[00:11] ---
    Lady Aliceliese?!
[00:13] ---
    What brings you to an outpost like this?!
[00:17] ---
    I had some business to take care of nearby.
[00:19] ---
    Please wait! This is off-limits...
[00:33] ---
    It's the vortex.
[00:34] ---
    Yes, there's no mistaking it.
[00:39] ---
    I thought something was going on,
    but it's you two.
[00:42] ---
    Masked Lord, do you plan on monopolizing this?
[00:46] ---
    You've got the wrong idea. This vortex
    was found just moments ago.
[00:53] ---
    We are about to report our findings
    to Her Majesty right now.
[01:00] ---
    Oh, good timing.
[01:03] ---
    Come here, Kissing.
[01:28] ---
    "Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World"
[02:42] ---
    Come, Kissing. This is your relative, Alice.
[02:46] ---
    You don't remember?
[02:48] ---
    Well, I guess that can't be helped.
    You were still little.
[02:53] ---
    Anyway, Alice. You can leave
    the defending of the Vortex to me.
[02:59] ---
    You mean to say that she alone is enough
    to go up against the Imperial army?
[03:03] ---
    I believe her talent
    could surpass that of your own.
[03:08] ---
    I have no intention of casting doubt
    on the Zoa's treasured child.
[03:12] ---
    But what does the Zoa family plan on
    doing with the power of this vortex?
[03:19] ---
    Do you want an all-out war with the Empire?
[03:23] ---
    But of course. Every astral mage
    has been wishing that for 100 years.
[03:34] ---
    Nene, what did you just say?
[03:36] ---
    What do you mean, there are
    astral power readings from the base?
[03:40] ---
    HQ is analyzing it now,
    but it's different from the vortex.
[03:45] ---
    Could it be from an astral art?
[03:50] ---
    This is Mismis from Unit N07.
[03:53] ---
    What?! I understand.
[03:57] ---
    They confirmed that the readings
    from the base are from an astral art.
[04:01] ---
    So the astral power forces
    have infiltrated our base.
[04:06] ---
    I bet the missing Imperial soldiers
    were kidnapped by them.
[04:10] ---
    What are our orders?
[04:12] ---
    Right now, they're moving anything
    of importance to the second base.
[04:17] ---
    We're to continue our search for the vortex.
[04:21] ---
    Got anything, Nene?
[04:22] ---
    There's an astral power reading close by, but...
[04:26] ---
    We'll just have to go over the place
    with a fine-tooth comb.
[04:28] ---
    Boss, lead the way.
[04:30] ---
    A-All right...
[04:32] ---
    Umm... That way!
[04:39] ---
    Huh?
[04:41] ---
    Astral light value is over 2,000 lunas!
[04:44] ---
    Captain, nice work!
[04:46] ---
    That light must be the vortex!
[04:48] ---
    Huh?! So we're the first to find it?!
[04:52] ---
    Maybe HQ will give us recognition!
[04:56] ---
    Hate to break it to you, but it looks like
    we're not the first ones here.
[05:12] ---
    Oh, it's Noro's unit.
[05:17] ---
    Mismis, did you see that light
    from the vortex just now?
[05:20] ---
    Of course!
[05:23] ---
    That's too bad.
[05:25] ---
    Huh?
[05:27] ---
    Way before you guys spotted it,
[05:29] ---
    the Sovereignty already had a trap
    set up at the bottom of that valley.
[05:34] ---
    Our plan was to capture
    Imperial troops heading this way.
[05:38] ---
    Just like this.
[05:41] ---
    Captain!
[05:43] ---
    Don't move, Imperial soldiers!
[05:52] ---
    Sh-She's a witch!
[05:53] ---
    That's right. I'm what you call a witch.
[05:57] ---
    Along with everyone else on my team.
[06:02] ---
    Noro, why? What did you do with the real Noro?
[06:06] ---
    You still haven't figured it out?
    You really are a dum-dum.
[06:11] ---
    But that's what I love about you.
[06:15] ---
    Shanorotte Gregory was born and raised
    in the Nebulis Sovereignty.
[06:19] ---
    Ever since I met you,
    I am the one and only Shanorotte.
[06:30] ---
    Out of my way.
[06:34] ---
    Fifth Division Unit O04.
    You'll be prosecuted here and now.
[06:44] ---
    Scum witches sneaking into the Empire.
    I told you to stay out of my way.
[06:50] ---
    Nameless...
[06:52] ---
    Did you really think I wouldn't
    notice a traitor amongst us?
[06:57] ---
    That's right. Sir Saint Disciple
    is from the assassination force.
[07:03] ---
    But it wouldn't do us any good
    if I got captured here.
[07:07] ---
    You will be prosecuted.
[07:27] ---
    Jhin!
[07:28] ---
    I got it!
[07:36] ---
    Boy, have you lost your mind?
[07:40] ---
    That knife... Were you going to pierce
    Shanorotte along with our captain?
[07:44] ---
    Insubordination against a commander.
    Do you wish to go back to prison?
[07:49] ---
    Mr. Saint Disciple, right now,
    we should be tracking them.
[07:54] ---
    We know where they're going.
[07:57] ---
    Our mission remains the same.
[08:00] ---
    If the vortex has fallen
    into the enemy's hands...
[08:03] ---
    Are you serious?
[08:04] ---
    Once I return to the base,
    we will bomb the whole enemy base.
[08:08] ---
    They'll be annihilated, and that's it.
[08:24] ---
    It seems it's unexpectedly small.
[08:27] ---
    With the vortex this small,
[08:30] ---
    only a few astral mages would reap
    the benefits, even if they jump in.
[08:35] ---
    Yes, maybe one or two could
    grow stronger, but that'd be it.
[08:39] ---
    After that, the astral energy will be spent.
[08:48] ---
    My Lord, comrade Shanorotte has returned.
[08:55] ---
    Hello, comrade Shanorotte.
[08:57] ---
    Good job on capturing an Imperial soldier.
[09:01] ---
    Thank you.
[09:05] ---
    Huh?
[09:07] ---
    What?
[09:12] ---
    This is bad... No one knows about my
    meetings with Iska in the Neutral city!
[09:18] ---
    Uh... I've seen you before...
[09:21] ---
    Y-You must be mistaken!
[09:24] ---
    Oh, I know! I remember! You're A--
[09:32] ---
    You're careless to bring an enemy soldier
    into our HQ, even if she is restrained.
[09:38] ---
    Yes, I'm so sorry!
[09:43] ---
    Rin, thank you.
[09:44] ---
    Of course. But with the female captain
    and the Imperial soldier,
[09:50] ---
    I just cannot believe how many
    times they've stood in our way.
[09:55] ---
    This is it! Jackpot!
[09:57] ---
    What?
[09:58] ---
    Comrade Shanorotte, leave everything to me!
[10:01] ---
    You have the location to
    the Imperial army's camp, right?
[10:08] ---
    Lady Alice, what exactly are you...
[10:10] ---
    This is my one chance in a million! This is
    my opportunity to fight Iska again!
[10:16] ---
    What?! L-Lady Alice, have you lost your mind?!
[10:20] ---
    My mind is sound.
[10:24] ---
    I'm coming for you, Iska!
[10:32] ---
    "Intersection:
    Awakening of the Vortex"
[10:40] ---
    Footprints?
[10:42] ---
    The tracker is right where
    the vortex is located at.
[10:46] ---
    Boss and the others must be held there.
[10:49] ---
    We only have two more hours
    until they launch a missile.
[10:56] ---
    What?!
[10:56] ---
    That was a short-distance missile
    from our base!
[10:59] ---
    That was a lot faster than expected.
[11:01] ---
    When's the next one?!
[11:03] ---
    In 30... Maybe 20 minutes.
[11:07] ---
    Based on the ballistics data they just got,
    their accuracy will improve.
[11:12] ---
    We don't have much time. Let's go.
[11:16] ---
    Do not panic! We knew the Empire
    would be bombing us!
[11:20] ---
    Everyone, retreat to the second base!
[11:37] ---
    Noro, please stop...
[11:39] ---
    Don't look at me with those eyes.
[11:42] ---
    It makes me want to pull harder.
[11:49] ---
    I'm here to take back our captain.
[11:51] ---
    You're one of Mismis' subordinates!
[11:56] ---
    My lightning! How dare you, Imperial soldier!
[12:01] ---
    Impossible!
[12:02] ---
    Th...
[12:05] ---
    Th...
[12:10] ---
    Thorns...
[12:11] ---
    ...hurt...
[12:13] ---
    Lady Kissing! Have you come to help me?!
[12:19] ---
    Thorns...
[12:26] ---
    Eliminate...
[12:36] ---
    What?!
[12:37] ---
    Elimination complete...
[12:40] ---
    Uncle... One... mission... complete...
[12:47] ---
    Lady Kissing, you're incredible!
    You indeed carry the Founder's blood!
[12:54] ---
    Imperial soldiers... Eliminate...
[12:57] ---
    Those are my orders...
[13:02] ---
    Captain, please stay back.
[13:04] ---
    Iska?!
[13:06] ---
    She's a purebred, and a strong one.
[13:23] ---
    Looks like no one's home.
[13:28] ---
    Lady Alice!
[13:31] ---
    Rin!
[13:32] ---
    Hm, good instinct.
[13:36] ---
    Emperor's direct report, Saint Disciple!
[13:39] ---
    Your optical camouflage suit...
    I've heard about you. Nameless, isn't it?
[13:44] ---
    Must be intel from Shanorotte.
[13:47] ---
    Nice to meet you. Not to be abrupt,
    but I'm extremely upset.
[13:51] ---
    About?
[13:53] ---
    About you hurting Rin.
[13:56] ---
    And also the bad luck causing me and
    a particular someone to miss each other.
[14:01] ---
    So I hope it's all right
    to take my anger out on you!
[14:16] ---
    He avoided... my attack...?
[14:24] ---
    Become a star...
[14:27] ---
    Indiscriminate attack?!
[14:41] ---
    U-U-Unexpected...
[14:45] ---
    Strong opponent... Saint Disciple...
[14:48] ---
    Liberate my ability... Recombination...
[14:55] ---
    She can regenerate objects?!
[14:57] ---
    Imperial soldier... Disappear...
[15:14] ---
    Ice Calamity: Thousand Thorn Blizzard.
[15:19] ---
    Pierce through!
[15:20] ---
    So slow.
[15:25] ---
    This can't be...
[15:27] ---
    Let me return the favor.
[15:35] ---
    Apologies for overstepping.
[15:37] ---
    No, Rin. Thank you.
[15:40] ---
    Where did your earlier bravado go?
[15:44] ---
    I apologize for being rude, Saint Disciple
    of the eighth seat, Nameless.
[15:48] ---
    I had doubts about your strength.
[15:52] ---
    Allow me to express my sincerest apology.
[15:57] ---
    I will show you my true power.
[16:06] ---
    Great Ice Calamity.
[16:26] ---
    He got away.
[16:32] ---
    Let's go back. This was a waste.
[16:41] ---
    It's from the vortex's direction!
[16:53] ---
    Elimination... complete...
[16:58] ---
    Who did you eliminate?
[17:02] ---
    Iska!
[17:03] ---
    How did he escape that explosion...?!
[17:09] ---
    Black... slices through astral art...
[17:13] ---
    White... resurrects it...?
[17:16] ---
    Counterattack...
[17:17] ---
    Never mind that. Who taught you such
    a self-destructive way of fighting?
[17:25] ---
    Liberate... Dragon of Thorns.
[17:50] ---
    You are a formidable opponent.
[17:53] ---
    But that doesn't mean you can easily win
    every time with your ability.
[18:13] ---
    Iska! I'm glad you're okay!
[18:17] ---
    I knew you'd come save me.
[18:21] ---
    Let's retreat. I'll carry this purebred back--
[18:25] ---
    That won't do.
[18:29] ---
    Twisting your body at the last minute?
[18:32] ---
    Such amazing reaction speed and body control.
[18:36] ---
    Who are you?
[18:39] ---
    You should worry about
    your captain instead of me.
[18:49] ---
    Now, if you'll excuse me.
[18:50] ---
    Let us meet again, Imperial soldier
    whose name I do not know.
[18:57] ---
    Captain!
[19:02] ---
    Captain!
[19:05] ---
    Iska!
[19:17] ---
    Captain!
[19:31] ---
    Iska!
[19:33] ---
    Answer me!
[19:35] ---
    Alice!
[19:41] ---
    Where were you this whole time?!
[19:43] ---
    Huh?
[19:44] ---
    I went all the way to the Empire's camp,
    but you weren't there!
[19:47] ---
    It's all because that fortune teller
    said you'd be close by!
[19:52] ---
    Fortune teller?
[19:54] ---
    N-Never mind that!
[19:56] ---
    Grab my hand! Quickly!
[19:58] ---
    Um...
[19:59] ---
    I'll help you under one condition.
[20:01] ---
    You'll fight me as soon as we're back on ground.
[20:05] ---
    That's why I went looking for you!
[20:09] ---
    If that's your condition, I'm game.
[20:13] ---
    I'm holding you to it.
[20:28] ---
    Spirals, shine the way!
[20:40] ---
    So e lu emnue xel noi es.
[20:44] ---
    How could this be?!
    The astral energy is growing too fast!
[21:12] ---
    Lady Alice!
[21:14] ---
    Are you all right?!
[21:16] ---
    I can't believe an astral spirit
    got in our way! Such bad timing!
[21:21] ---
    Huh?
[21:23] ---
    Just when I finally got to see him again.
[21:28] ---
    You better stay alive until we fight again...
[21:39] ---
    Iska! Captain Mismis!
[21:42] ---
    Iska, you good?
[21:43] ---
    Yeah... Just barely.
    We both fell into the vortex.
[21:48] ---
    What?! How did you survive that?!
[22:01] ---
    I owe her one.