# 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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***SIGN*** Governor of Caves and Mines
**[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.