E6 - The Impending Crisis

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[00:02] Dwarven Soldier
    What's going on?!
[00:04] Dwarven Soldier
    Still no news?!
[00:05] Dwarven General
    Can anyone give us a detailed
    report on the situation?!
[00:08] Platoon Leader
    General!
[00:09] Platoon Leader
    The Quagoa are trying to
    invade our stronghold!
[00:13] Dwarven General
    So, there's enough of them to overpower the
    magic defense items we've installed?
[00:22] Dwarven General
    Seal the gates!
[00:24] Platoon Leader
    But there are still soldiers
    fighting out there...
[00:25] Dwarven General
    Fool! The tens of thousands of lives
    in Feo Jera are more important!
[00:29] Platoon Leader
    Seal the gates!
[00:36] Dwarven General
    Don't let any of them in!
[00:37] Dwarven General
    Spearmen, to the front!
[00:40] Dwarven General
    Magicians, lightning attack!
[00:42] Dwarven Magician A
    Thunder Ball!
[00:46] Dwarven Magician B/C
    Thunder Spear!
[00:49] Dwarven General
    Hurry and seal the gates!
[00:58] Platoon Leader
    It's fine! The fangs and teeth of
    Quagoa can't tear through these gates!
[01:04] Dwarven Chief of Staff
    If you ask me, we should
    consider abandoning Feo Jera.
[01:08] Dwarven General
    You think so, too?
[01:10] Dwarven Messenger
    Message! Message!
[01:14] Dwarven Messenger
    General! It's an emergency!
[01:16] Dwarven Messenger
    An undead appeared at the above-ground
    entrance wanting to talk about the Quagoa!
[01:22] Dwarven General/Chief of Staff
    An undead?!
[02:55] Dwarven Messenger
    They said they got information from
    a Quagoa they captured in Feo Raidho.
[03:00] Dwarven Messenger
    They found out the Quagoa figured out
    a way to get across the Great Chasm
[03:03] Dwarven Messenger
    and rushed over here to warn us.
[03:06] Ains
    I'm the ruler of the Sorcerer Kingdom,
    Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.
[03:12] Dwarven General
    I am the general of the dwarven army.
[03:14] Ains
    I'm honored the general himself
    has come to greet me.
[03:17] Ains
    How are things with the Quagoa?
[03:21] Dwarven General
    I see.
[03:22] Dwarven General
    You understand the situation just from
    my coming to greet you myself.
[03:25] Ains
    Of course.
[03:28] Dwarven General
    It seems the Sorcerer King is
    already aware of everything.
[03:31] Dwarven General
    We've managed to hold the
    Quagoa at bay for now.
[03:36] Dwarven General
    But since we have no additional forces,
     we're considering abandoning the city.
[03:40] Ains
    I've come to establish a
    relationship with your kingdom.
[03:44] Ains
    It would be problematic
     if your kingdom were to fall.
[03:47] Ains
    Would you consider accepting my assistance?
[03:51] Dwarven General
    I will have to discuss that with
    my superiors, the Regency Council.
[03:54] Ains
    I don't mind the wait.
[03:56] Ains
    However, there's a saying that a congress
    often dances, but does not progress.
[04:04] Dwarven General
    I understand.
[04:05] Dwarven Chief of Staff
    General!
[04:10] Dwarven General
    Your Majesty, the Sorcerer King,
    please lend us the strength of your kingdom.
[04:20] Yohz
    Looks like the Great Chasm that's famous
    for its impregnability is useless
[04:24] Yohz
    once we manage our way around it.
[04:28] Yohz
    The rare minerals in their
    hands will soon be ours.
[04:32] Yohz
    Lord Riyuro will be very happy.
[04:35] Yohz
    Hey, report to the main force behind us
    that we've secured the invasion route.
[04:40] Quagoa A
    Understood!
[04:52] Quagoa B
    Are they surrendering?
[04:54] Quagoa C
    Time to massacre the dwarves.
[04:56] Quagoa D
    Let's go!
[04:57] Quagoa D
    Hey, shorties! Come on out!
[05:16] Yohz
    Wh-What's going on?
[05:17] Quagoa A
    Are the dwarves counterattacking?
[05:19] Yohz
    No way! They never go on the offensive.
[05:31] Yohz
    Wh-What're those?
[05:39] Yohz
    Giant dwarves?!
[05:57] Yohz
    D-Destroy the bridge!
[06:27] Quagoa A
    Lord Yohz!
[06:29] Yohz
    Those things looked like golems.
[06:32] Quagoa A
    Golems?
[06:33] Yohz
    A type of monster.
[06:34] Yohz
    The dwarves must have
    tamed them somehow.
[06:37] Yohz
    They shouldn't be able to
    climb their way back up.
[06:41] Yohz
    Retreat!
[06:42] Yohz
    We've got to report this to Lord Riyuro!
[06:49] Dwarven General
    Our kingdom currently has no king
    and is run by the Regency Council.
[06:55] Ains
    I see.
[06:56] Dwarven General
    Please wait here for a moment.
[06:59] Ains
    Of course.
[07:00] Ains
    What?!
[07:01] Dwarven General
    Wh-What's wrong, Your Majesty?!
[07:04] Ains
    Oh, nothing. Some personal business.
[07:07] Ains
    Please don't mind me.
[07:08] Dwarven General
    Th-Then, I'll speak with the
    Regency Council immediately.
[07:16] Ains
    Two of the Death Knights
    I created have been eliminated.
[07:22] Momonga; Internal
    They were both defeated at the same time...
[07:25] Momonga; Internal
    If it was the work of a single opponent,
[07:27] Momonga; Internal
    they'd have to be level 45 at very least...
[07:30] Momonga; Internal
    Have I finally found a player?
[07:32] Momonga; Internal
    A player would have no problem
    taking care of two Death Knights.
[07:35] Momonga; Internal
    Maybe I've found the culprit
    that brainwashed Shalltear...
[07:41] Dwarven Chief of Staff
    Thank you for waiting.
[07:43] Dwarven Chief of Staff
    Please follow me.
[07:46] Ains
    Yes.
[07:48] Dwarven Chief of Staff
    His Majesty the Sorcerer King is entering!
[08:01] Ains
    I am the king of the Sorcerer Kingdom,
    Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.
[08:06] Secretary General
    Th-Thank you for coming, Your Majesty.
[08:10] Secretary General
    Please sit for now.
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[08:20] Secretary General
    First, we'd like to thank you
    on behalf of our kingdom.
[08:23] Secretary General
    Without you, I am sure our
    kingdom would have fallen.
[08:28] Ains
    It's only natural to help
    one another in dire times.
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[08:31] Governor of Caves and Mines
    The General tells us that
    you wish to establish
[08:35] ---
    a friendly trade relationship
    with our kingdom...
[08:39] Ains
    That is correct.
[08:40] Ains
    We hope to interest you in fresh vegetables and
    foods that are hard to obtain in your kingdom...
[08:44] Ains
    As well as liquor from the human
    kingdoms and the Sorcerer Kingdom.
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SIGN    Merchant Guildmaster
[08:51] Merchant Guildmaster
    And what goods do you want
    from our kingdom in exchange?
[08:55] Ains
    First, I want mineral ores.
    My kingdom lacks a good source of them.
[08:59] Merchant Guildmaster
    I see.
[09:00] Ains
    We also desire equipment.
[09:02] Ains
    I've heard that dwarven equipment
    is of very high quality.
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SIGN    Forgemaster
[09:06] Forgemaster
    We cannot thank you enough for
    the help against the Quagoa,
[09:11] Forgemaster
    but we can't give an immediate
    answer to this request.
[09:13] Ains
    That's fine, of course.
[09:15] Ains
    Now, about the Quagoa...
[09:17] Ains
    Our kingdom took care of their initial attack
    of our own accord. Isn't that right?
[09:22] Dwarven General
    Yes.
[09:24] General
    If the gates had been breached
    without your presence,
[09:27] General
    we would have needed to mobilize the people
    and fight to the death within the city.
[09:30] Ains
    However, the city of Feo Jera
    is still not completely safe.
[09:35] Dwarven General
    Now that they've found a way
    to get past the Great Chasm,
[09:38] Dwarven General
    the Quagoa will definitely attack again.
[09:40] Ains
    It would be problematic
     if your kingdom were to fall.
[09:44] Ains
    What say you?
    Would you accept my assistance?
[09:47] Ains
    With our kingdom's power,
[09:49] Ains
    we can prevent the invasion of your
    kingdom for quite some time.
[09:53] Governor of Caves and Mines
    That would be very beneficial for us, but...
[09:56] Ains
    For instance, we could go to their
    nest in... Feo Berkana, was it?
[10:02] Ains
    We could reclaim the old
    dwarven royal capital for you.
[10:05] Brewmaster
    Take back the royal capital?!
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[10:08] Dwarven General
    That would be too dangerous, Your Majesty.
[10:10] Dwarven General
    The eight clans of Quagoa have been unified,
    becoming a powerful force under a single clan lord.
[10:16] Director of Food Production
    It's impossible to get to the royal capital.
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[10:19] Director of Food Production
    There are three dangerous
    areas that have to be crossed.
[10:22] High Priest of Earth
    Even if you're lucky enough to
    get through those areas,
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[10:24] High Priest of Earth
    there's a terrifying frost dragon in the way.
[10:27] Ains
    Oh? A dragon?
[10:29] Governor of Caves and Mines
    Your Majesty, are you still saying
    you can reclaim our royal capital?
[10:33] Ains
    Yes.
[10:35] Forgemaster
    This sounds too good to be true!
[10:37] Forgemaster
    Why would you help us to that extent?!
    What do you want?!
[10:41] Brewmaster
    Watch your words.
[10:43] Forgemaster
    It's like a complete stranger
    offering you some delicious booze!
[10:45] Forgemaster
    There's gotta be some
    kind of ulterior motive!
[10:48] Ains
    Your suspicion is warranted.
[10:51] Ains
    First, I'd rather have friendly relations
    with a race that has a concept of trade
[10:57] Ains
    and more common sense than the Quagoa.
[11:00] Ains
    I also know that the losing side is always
    more grateful for help than the winning side.
[11:08] Ains
    The second reason is that you have
    something I want for my services.
[11:14] Secretary General
    I see. You want a fitting reward?
[11:17] Ains
    I want to invite all the runesmiths
    of your country to my own kingdom.
[11:23] Forgemaster
    What'd you say?!
[11:25] Forgemaster
    Do you want to turn them into slaves?!
[11:27] Ains
    How could I turn the people of
    a friendly country into slaves?
[11:32] Ains
    I want to gather all the runesmiths and
    have them forge items in my country.
[11:38] Merchant Guildmaster
    How about getting exclusive first access to the
     purchase of any rune crafted items instead?
[11:43] Ains
    No. That's not enough of a benefit for me.
[11:46] Ains
    I want to become the exclusive
    producer of rune technology.
[11:49] Ains
    This is what I want in exchange for
    reclaiming your kingdom's royal capital.
[11:56] Ains
    When will you give a response to my offer?
[11:58] Secretary General
    Well, perhaps tomorrow...
[12:00] Dwarven General
    We're currently being attacked by the Quagoa!
[12:04] Dwarven General
    Excuse me. Can you please wait for a
    reply in the reception room?
[12:08] Dwarven General
    We will give you a response shortly.
[12:26] Forgemaster
    Wh-What the hell was that?!
[12:28] Director of Food Production
    He's a super-powerful monster!
[12:30] Secretary General
    I almost pissed myself!
[12:32] Governor of Caves and Mines
    He's definitely evil.
[12:34] Merchant Guildmaster
    He has an army of darkness.
[12:36] Merchant Guildmaster
    We definitely shouldn't
    trade our weapons to him!
[12:38] Brewmaster
    And he can't drink alcohol
    with a body like that!
[12:41] Forgemaster
    A guy who can't drink isn't trustworthy!
[12:44] Council
    That's right! That's right!
    Did you see? He wants hostages!
[12:48] Dwarven General
    But the kingdom will perish if we
    don't do something about the Quagoa.
[12:53] Dwarven General
    And the only person who can save
    us now is the Sorcerer King.
[13:03] Governor of Caves and Mines
    Sorcerer King, after some deliberation,
    we have decided to accept your terms.
[13:08] Ains
    Then I will lend you enough forces to
    reclaim the stronghold and hold off the Quagoa.
[13:16] Governor of Caves and Mines
    We also agree to hand over all of our
    runesmiths to the Sorcerer Kingdom.
[13:22] Governor of Caves and Mines
    However, we would like to send investigation teams
     to check on our fellow dwarves in the future.
[13:29] Governor of Caves and Mines
    Would you allow them into the kingdom?
[13:31] Ains
    Of course. I will promise to allow your
    investigators into the Sorcerer Kingdom.
[13:37] Momonga; Internal
    Labor standards often fail
    to protect laborers,
[13:40] Momonga; Internal
    but I don't plan on creating people
    like Herohero-san in my kingdom.
[13:44] Momonga; Internal
    I plan to create labor laws that
    will impress any visiting dwarves.
[13:49] Ains
    Then, let us act immediately.
[13:53] Runesmith A
    Hey, Gon-boy! I'm here!
[13:57] Runesmith A
    Hand over the goods!
[14:00] Gondo
    You'll get that after the
    Sorcerer King finishes his talks.
[14:03] Gondo
    Just sit and wait.
[14:05] Runesmith A
    Okay. So, Gon-boy.
    How about a bit before that?
[14:09] Gondo
    His Majesty has all the alcohol.
[14:12] Runesmith B
    You're so stingy, Gondo.
[14:13] Runesmith C
    I've never had such delicious booze before.
[14:15] Runesmith C
    You tasted it, too.
    You know what I'm talking about.
[14:17] Gondo
    I haven't tasted it. I don't like alcohol.
[14:19] Runesmiths
    That's right! That's right!
[14:21] Runesmith A
    What a waste!
[14:23] Runesmith A
    You're losing out on about 80% of life there!
[14:28] Gondo
    You guys never change...
[14:37] Runesmith C
    An undead!
[14:38] Runesmith A
    A monster!
[14:42] Ains
    Such noise—
[14:42] Shalltear
    Silence!
[14:49] Shalltear
    Lord Ains, did you say something?
[14:52] Ains
    No, nothing.
[14:55] Ains
    My name is Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.
[14:58] Ains
    My kingdom is south of the Azerlisia mountains,
    beyond the Great Forest of Tob.
[15:05] Ains
    I am truly delighted to meet
    runesmiths such as yourselves.
[15:11] Ains
    Now, my business with you is a very
    simple and straightforward request.
[15:16] Ains
    I'd like all of you to come to my kingdom
[15:18] Ains
    to develop new techniques to imbue
     items with magic through runecraft.
[15:23] Elder
    Let me ask you one thing.
[15:25] Elder
    Why our runecraft, specifically?
[15:27] Elder
    To be honest, it's a craft that's already
    on the decline in our own country.
[15:38] Elder
    What... What an amazing sword...
[15:41] Runesmith A
    Let me get a closer look!
[15:43] Runesmith B
    Let me touch it a bit!
[15:43] Runesmith C
    Please!
[15:44] Shalltear
    Stay back!
[15:46] Ains
    Such noise! I demand silence!
[15:54] Ains
    Now, let me continue.
[15:57] Ains
    Is it possible to engrave twenty runes
    on an item like this sword?
[16:02] Elder
    Impossible.
[16:04] Elder
    There are six runes that were engraved
    on the dwarven king's hammer
[16:09] Elder
    during the great age of runecrafting 200 years ago,
    but that is the most that has ever been done.
[16:15] Ains
    I see. Then, this must be a weapon
    created through lost technology.
[16:22] Elder
    Lost technology?
[16:24] Ains
    This is an item I happened to obtain.
[16:26] Ains
    The one who made this is
    no longer in this world.
[16:30] Elder
    What a terrible loss...
[16:34] Ains
    I want everyone here to
    rediscover that lost knowledge.
[16:39] Ains
    I wish to revive this valuable craft.
[16:43] Ains
    That is why I need your strength!
[16:47] Runesmith A
    I want to make it.
[16:49] Runesmith D
    Me, too.
[16:50] Runesmith B
    That's right.
[16:51] Runesmith A
    I want to try challenging myself.
[16:53] Runesmiths
    Me, too! Me, too!
[16:56] Momonga; Internal
    They were more enthusiastic than I expected.
[16:59] Momonga; Internal
    Presentation complete!
[17:01] Momonga; Internal
    I just love this feeling of accomplishment!
[17:04] Momonga; Internal
    I just want to jump up and cheer!
[17:06] Aura
    That was amazing, Lord Ains!
[17:08] Aura
    Their hearts were completely moved!
[17:11] Shalltear
    Only Lord Ains could do something
    like that with a mere speech!
[17:15] Ains
    I only spoke the truth.
[17:18] Ains
    Hm?
[17:19] Ains
    What's wrong, Gondo?
[17:21] Gondo
    Has the Regency Council agreed to send all
    the runesmiths to the Sorcerer Kingdom?
[17:27] Ains
    Yes.
[17:30] Gondo
    I see. The country really has
    given up on runecrafting...
[17:41] Ains
    That's right, Gondo.
[17:44] Ains
    But I believe in the great
    potential of runesmiths.
[17:50] Ains
    Even if one country tosses runesmiths aside,
    another is here to welcome you.
[17:54] Ains
    That means the history of
    runecrafting has not ended.
[17:57] Gondo
    Thank you, Your Majesty.
[18:00] Gondo
    We'll do our utmost to live up
     to your expectations.
[18:05] Ains
    We will be leaving for a
    few days starting tomorrow.
[18:08] Gondo
    Where are you going?
[18:10] Ains
    We're going to reclaim your royal capital.
[18:18] Dwarven General
    Your Majesty, about your guide
     to the royal capital...
[18:23] Dwarven General
    We have a volunteer.
[18:27] Gondo
    Last night, I spoke with all my
    comrades after we parted ways.
[18:32] Gondo
    I know the best way to the royal capital.
[18:35] Ains
    Gondo, I can't have you
    risking your life like this.
[18:39] Gondo
    I'm aware of the dangers.
[18:44] Gondo
    There's a valuable book about runecrafting
[18:46] Gondo
    passed down through the royal family
    in the royal treasury of the capital.
[18:49] Gondo
    I want to recover it, no matter what.
[18:51] Ains
    Are you telling me to help you with robbery?
[18:54] Ains
    Isn't that one of the
    treasures of your country?
[18:56] Gondo
    What's the point of a country that's forsaken
    runecrafting keeping a book about the subject?
[19:05] Ains
    I feel like I'll suddenly
    get a bout of blindness
[19:08] Ains
    when we happen to pass by the royal treasury.
[19:12] Ains
    Gondo, I understand your resolve.
[19:16] Dwarven General
    Open the gates!
[19:22] Shalltear
    It seems that the
    Death Knights didn't hold back.
[19:26] Ains
    It can't be helped. Mass Fly.
[19:31] Gondo
    Whoa!
[19:36] Gondo
    The bridge...
[19:38] Gondo
    One of the difficult areas on the road
    to the capital is the Great Chasm, but...
[19:44] Ains
    Did the Quagoa do this?
[19:46] Ains
    There should be no need to destroy the bridge
[19:48] Ains
    if they had someone strong enough
    to deal with the Death Knights...
[19:54] Ains
    Shalltear, let me brief you on
    some details while we have the chance.
[20:00] Shalltear
    Please, go on.
[20:04] Ains
    We'll be going to a very dangerous area soon.
[20:07] Ains
    I believe it to be dangerous because
[20:08] Ains
    an enemy that can easily take down
     two of my Death Knights will be there.
[20:12] Shalltear
    I shall fight them with all of my strength!
[20:15] Ains
    No, you mustn't do that.
[20:17] Shalltear
    Wh-Why is that?
[20:19] Ains
    You have to think of the
    actions the enemy will take.
[20:22] Ains
    What our enemy wants most is our
    information—a gauge of our strength.
[20:27] Ains
    They'll probably send out weaker
    opponents first to test our strength.
[20:31] Gondo
    Is something bothering you?
[20:31] Ains
    Only after they've confirmed our strength
    and prepared a strategy for victory, will they...
[20:34] Aura
    Hmm. Could it be...
[20:37] Aura
    Um, Lord Ains.
[20:39] Ains
    Shh.
[20:42] Ains
    That's how I would go against a strong enemy.
[20:46] Ains
    Actually, that's what all
    my comrades would've done.
[20:48] Shalltear
    All of the supreme beings!
[20:51] Ains
    Shalltear, you have to keep thinking.
[20:54] Shalltear
    Keep thinking... Keep thinking...
    The supreme beings...
[20:56] Ains
    Aura, what were you trying to say?
[20:59] Shalltear
    The supreme beings... Keep
    supreme... Keep supreme...
[20:59] Aura
    No, it's nothing!
[21:02] Ains
    Is that so?
[21:04] Ains
    Then, we should move forward while guarding
    ourselves from a possibly strong enemy.
[21:09] Gondo
    There are still two more dangerous areas!
[21:12] Gondo
    The second is...
[21:15] Gondo
    a red-hot sea teeming with magical beasts...
[21:19] Gondo
    Lastly, there's a labyrinth of death!
[21:24] Gondo
    We can't just fly through here.
[21:26] Gondo
    Deadly poisonous gas shoots
    out from various directions
[21:28] ---
    and the numerous splits in the
    path will lead you to death!
[21:32] Shalltear
    Gaseous or not, undead creatures
    aren't affected by poisons.
[21:36] Ains
    We'll protect the two of you with magic.
[21:41] Ains
    Breath of Titania.
[21:44] Ains
    We'll be able to take the
    best route through with this.
[21:48] Gondo
    Goodness...
[21:50] Aura
    That was easy!
[21:52] Ains
    Yes. We'll reach the royal capital soon.
[21:54] Ains
    I'll tell you the plan now.
[21:56] Aura/Shalltear
    Yes!
[21:57] Ains
    The two of you will deal with the Quagoa.
[22:00] Ains
    If they submit to us, fine.
[22:02] Ains
    If they resist, show them
    the power of Nazarick!
[22:05] Aura
    Leave it to us!
[22:06] Shalltear
    Understood!
[22:08] Ains
    I'll take care of the dragon.
[22:12] Ains
    A frost dragon...
[22:14] (Flashback) Ninya
    And, to the north of the
    Azerlisia mountains over there,
[22:18] (Flashback) Ninya
    I've heard that there are quite
    a few living frost dragons.
[22:22] (Flashback) Ains
    Ah, do you know the name of the
    dragon that freely controls nature?
[22:26] (Flashback) Ninya
    Huh? Oh, not its name.
[22:30] Ains
    She was originally going to check
    when we went back to town...
[22:35] Ains
    How unfortunate.