Sword Art Online Alicization War of Underworld E0 - Reflection 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.) SIGN    Reflection SIGN    Monday, July 6, 2026 7:15AM Ocean Turtle [00:22] Asuna (N)     The marine research organization known as Rath. [00:26] Asuna     If only I could dive into the Underworld     and rescue you... [00:31] Asuna (N)     The company that runs the self-propelled megafloat,     the Ocean Turtle. [00:35] Asuna (N)     This is where my search for Kirito led me. [00:39] Atsushi     But really, Kirito... [00:42] Atsushi     Without your sword,     you're nothing but a feeble little brat, huh? [00:45] Atsushi     I can't believe you're the same swordsman     who beat the crap out of me! [00:51] Kirito     What about you? [00:52] Kirito     You don't have your poisoned weapon of choice. [00:55] Atsushi     Oh, I have it! [00:56] Atsushi     I have a poison weapon, all right! [01:01] Kirito     Death Gun! [01:09] Kirito     Asuna! Run! [01:21] Asuna (N)     One week ago, Kirito was injected with a muscle relaxant     by Atsushi Kanamoto, aka Johnny Black, [01:27] Asuna (N)     which caused him to go into cardiac arrest     for over five minutes. [01:32] Asuna (N)     As a result, Kirito suffered lethal brain damage. [01:36] Asuna     Kirito! [01:40] Kikuoka     There's only one facility in the world     that's sufficiently equipped. [01:44] Kikuoka     If we take him there,     Kazuto can get the treatment he needs. [01:51] Asuna (N)     We were at our wits' end,     when Mr. Kikuoka offered us a helping hand. [01:57] Asuna (N)     But soon after we entrusted him to Mr. Kikuoka's care,     Kirito went missing. [02:02] Receptionist     Um... [02:04] Receptionist     I need to go check with my supervisors,     so please wait here. [02:10] Asuna     Yui? [02:11] Yui     Yes, Mommy. [02:12] Yui     I've checked the security cameras in this area, too. [02:17] Yui     Yesterday at 21:20, a helicopter took off     from that clearing over there. [02:24] Asuna (N)     With Yui's help, I searched for Kirito and discovered     that he was out at sea, near the Izu Islands. [02:54] Nakanishi     Dr. Kojiro. We've been waiting for you. [02:57] Nakanishi     And this is? [02:59] Asuna (N)     I reached out to Akihiko Kayaba's former girlfriend,     Dr. Rinko Kojiro, for help, [03:05] Asuna (N)     and disguising myself as her assistant,     I boarded the Ocean Turtle. [03:14] Asuna     Where's Kirito? [03:18] Higa     What'd I tell you? [03:20] Higa     That kid's this project's biggest security hole. [03:24] Kikuoka     Yes. You were right. [03:27] Asuna (N)     There I found Mr. Kikuoka,     who seemed to be plotting something, [03:30] Asuna (N)     and Mr. Higa, a junior member     of Dr. Kojiro's lab back in college. [03:37] Kikuoka     Because of the attack by the fugitive     from the Death Gun incident, [03:40] Kikuoka     Kirito's brain sustained damage     that modern medicine is unable to heal. [03:45] Kikuoka     However... [03:46] Kikuoka     Rath is the only place in the world     that has the technology to treat him. [03:52] Kikuoka     I'm sure you've heard of it. [03:54] Kikuoka     The STL... the Soul Translator. [03:58] Kikuoka     If we use the STL     to directly stimulate his Fluctlight, [04:01] Kikuoka     we can induce the generation     of a new neural network. [04:05] Kikuoka     But it takes time. [04:07] Asuna (N)     While he was missing, Kirito had been undergoing     cutting-edge treatment. [04:12] Asuna (N)     Although I couldn't forgive     how he had secreted Kirito away, [04:15] Asuna (N)     Mr. Kikuoka promised me     that he'd save Kirito no matter what. [04:20] Asuna (N)     For now, I believe him. [04:23] Asuna (N)     But Mr. Kikuoka wasn't just trying to save Kirito     out of the goodness of his heart. [04:29] Asuna (N)     Kirito was a vital part of his project. [04:34] Rinko     What are you plotting here? [04:36] Kikuoka     Well, then, may I assume     you're both familiar with the concept of the STL? [04:42] Asuna     It's a machine that reads a human soul,     their Fluctlight, [04:46] Asuna     and allows them to dive into a virtual world     indistinguishable from reality. [04:50] Kikuoka     Correct. [04:51] Kikuoka     But I don't think you know     what this project's objective is. [04:55] Asuna     Objective? [04:58] Kikuoka     To create a bottom-up     multi-purpose artificial intelligence. [05:04] Asuna     A bottom-up type? [05:05] Asuna (N)     According to Mr. Kikuoka,     there are two ways to approach AI design. [05:11] Asuna (N)     One is, like Yui, to preprogram the AI     with experience and knowledge [05:16] Asuna (N)     so it will acquire intelligence.     The top-down approach. [05:20] Asuna (N)     The other is to replicate the construct     of a biological brain [05:24] Asuna (N)     and develop intelligence there. [05:26] Asuna (N)     The bottom-up approach. [05:29] Asuna (N)     Mr. Kikuoka and his team copied the souls of newborns     whose personalities had yet to form, [05:35] Asuna (N)     and produced artificial Fluctlights     to try to create a bottom-up AI. [05:41] Asuna (N)     And they used a VRMMO world     as the environment in which to raise them. [05:48] Rinko     But at that level, that's a civilization simulation. [05:51] Kikuoka     That's true, huh? [05:53] Kikuoka     At this time, 480 years have already passed     in that world, [05:57] Kikuoka     and the population of the capital, Centoria,     has reached 20,000. [06:00] Asuna (N)     The Underworld. [06:02] Asuna (N)     That's the name of the world where these advanced AIs,     the artificial Fluctlights, reside. [06:08] Asuna (N)     But during the course of this project, [06:11] Asuna (N)     Mr. Kikuoka and his team realized     there was an issue. [06:14] Rinko     Issue? [06:15] Kikuoka     A governing body called the Axiom Church     had created laws known as the Taboo Index. [06:21] Asuna     Taboo Index? [06:22] Kikuoka     It contained, for example, a law forbidding murder,     like we have in the real world. [06:27] Kikuoka     But just by watching the news,     it's clear how often humans violate such laws. [06:33] Kikuoka     However, the Fluctlights obey those laws. [06:36] Kikuoka     Obey them excessively, you could say. [06:39] Asuna (N)     Why were the artificial Fluctlights unable     to violate the Taboo Index? [06:43] Asuna (N)     To learn why, they had a human,     whose memories had been blocked, [06:47] Asuna (N)     grow up the same as the artificial Fluctlights, [06:50] Asuna (N)     to see if he could violate the Taboo Index. [06:54] Asuna (N)     And they needed a test subject     who was used to moving in a virtual world. [07:00] Asuna (N)     In other words, they needed Kirito. [07:04] Kikuoka     This town is beautiful, and far too perfect. [07:07] Kikuoka     There isn't a piece of garbage on the streets,     and not a single thief. [07:11] Kikuoka     Needless to say,     no murder has ever been committed. [07:15] Rinko     And how is that an issue? [07:19] Asuna     Could it be that your objective... [07:22] Asuna     ...is to create AIs capable of murder? [07:27] Asuna (N)     Mr. Kikuoka and his team's intention     was to send the artificial Fluctlights, [07:31] Asuna (N)     once perfected, into battle. [07:34] Asuna (N)     He'd been using Kirito without disclosing his true goal,     and I found that unforgivable. [07:42] Lisbeth     So about Kirito and this... uh...     this Taboo Index? What happened with that? [07:48] Asuna     There was a boy and a girl     who used to play with Kirito, [07:52] Asuna     and it seems like the girl     broke the Taboo Index. [07:56] Sinon     You mean she was influenced by Kirito? [07:59] Asuna     Yes. [08:00] Asuna     And what she broke     was "accessing a restricted address." [08:06] Asuna (N)     But ironically, the perfected artificial Fluctlight     they'd been seeking all along [08:12] Asuna (N)     was a girl who wished not to kill others,     but to value human life above all else. [08:20] Asuna     But I'm amazed by what that girl did. [08:23] Asuna     After all, it's not easy to overcome yourself. [08:26] Leafa     Does that girl have a name? [08:28] Asuna     Yes. [08:32] Asuna     Alice? [08:33] Kikuoka     Right. That was the name of the girl in question. [08:36] Kikuoka     I was blown away by the staggering coincidence. [08:39] Kikuoka     Because "Alice" is also the name of the concept     that became the foundation of the overall project. [08:47] Asuna     Concept? [08:48] Kikuoka     A highly-adaptive autonomous artificial intelligence. [08:52] Kikuoka     In English, that would be Artificial Labile     Intelligence Cybernated Existence. [08:57] Kikuoka     The initials form the acronym ALICE. [09:00] Kikuoka     Our ultimate goal was     to convert an artificial Fluctlight into an ALICE. [09:07] Kikuoka     Welcome to our Project Alicization. [09:13] Asuna (N)     Alice. [09:14] Asuna (N)     I wonder how meeting Kirito changed her over time. [09:19] Alice (N)     My name is Alice Synthesis Thirty. [09:23] Alice (N)     I am an Integrity Knight of the Axiom Church,     charged with protecting the Human Empire. [09:31] Alice (N)     At this moment, I am battling the pontifex,     Lady Administrator, [09:35] Alice (N)     over the fate of the Human Empire. [09:40] Alice (N)     The Lady Pontifex is the supreme leader     of the Axiom Church. [09:45] Alice (N)     In my eyes, she was an exalted figure,     truly like a god. [09:51] Alice (N)     Until yesterday. [09:53] Administrator     Why you came all this way     without administrator privileges... [09:58] Administrator     I admit I'm a little interested. [10:05] Administrator     But I'm tired of all that now, and I'm sleepy. [10:09] Administrator     I'll have that person give me     a full account later, [10:11] Administrator     and bring this battle to an end     with your blood and screams. [10:17] Alice (N)     What caused me to rebel against such a person     was my encounter with him... with Kirito. [10:19] Administrator     Farewell, boy. [10:23] Administrator     Let's meet again someday. [10:25] Kirito     Alice, you don't remember who gave birth to you,     or where you were raised. [10:32] Alice     I was told it's because the moment     Integrity Knights are called here, [10:37] Alice     the goddess Stacia seals our memories     of the heavens. [10:41] Alice (N)     Kirito said that my memories     as an Integrity Knight [10:45] Alice (N)     were manipulated by the Lady Pontifex     and implanted in me. [10:51] Alice (N)     And he told me that the real me was a girl     born in Rulid Village named Alice Zuberg, [10:59] Alice (N)     with a father named Gasfut,     as well as a younger sister named Selka. [11:04] Alice (N)     I confronted the Lady Pontifex with the truth     I had learned from Kirito. [11:10] Alice     If I may, Lady Pontifex. [11:12] Alice     Those who were concerned     with the current order of Integrity Knights [11:15] Alice     having no hope of fending off     the coming invasion of the forces of darkness [11:19] Alice     were Knight Commander Bercouli     and Vice Commander Fanatio. [11:24] Alice     I share those concerns, too. [11:27] Alice     Lady Pontifex, do you have means to protect     the people if the order of the knights fall? [11:34] Alice     That is not all I want to ask you. [11:36] Alice     You've forcefully taken us from our parents, [11:39] Alice     from our wives and husbands,     from our brothers and sisters, [11:43] Alice     and sealed away our memories [11:45] Alice     to plant false memories of being summoned     from a non-existent heavenly realm! [11:52] Alice     Why couldn't you at least trust     in our loyalty and respect for you? [11:57] Alice     Why would you subject our souls to such a tainted ritual     to force us to submit to your control? [12:09] Administrator     I'm offended. I trusted you very much. [12:14] Administrator     The Piety Modules I gifted you     are the proof of my love. [12:20] Administrator     They freed you from any trifling worries or pain, [12:24] Administrator     so you could remain beautiful dolls for all time. [12:29] Administrator     Don't worry, Alice, [12:31] Administrator     I'm going to erase the memories     causing you such grief. [12:37] Administrator     I'm going to turn you back into a doll     that has no need to think. [12:42] Alice     I admit that, right now, I'm feeling enough pain     and sorrow to rip my heart to shreds. [12:49] Alice     But this pain... [12:53] Alice     I don't wish to erase these feelings     I've never felt before. [12:57] Alice     Because this pain is precisely what tells me     I'm not a puppet knight, but a human being. [13:05] Alice     Lady Pontifex, I don't want your love.     I don't need you to fix me. [13:13] Alice (N)     And so I resolved, [13:15] Alice (N)     not as the Integrity Knight Alice Synthesis Thirty,     but as a human named Alice, [13:21] Alice (N)     to battle the Lady Pontifex. [13:26] Administrator     I have no intention     of allowing them to reset the Underworld, [13:31] Administrator     or of accepting the final stress test. [13:35] Administrator     I've already perfected a command     to counter that. [13:39] Administrator     Now then, fight, Golem. [13:43] Administrator     Annihilate your enemies! [13:47] Alice (N)     But our battle with the Lady Pontifex     was beyond fierce. [14:38] Alice (N)     The Sword Golem created by the Lady Pontifex [14:42] Alice (N)     had enough devastating power to instantly cut down me,     an Integrity Knight, and Kirito, my equal in battle. [14:52] Alice (N)     But we were saved by Lady Cardinal,     formerly known as the other pontifex. [15:02] Administrator     To be precise, it's four against three hundred,     not even including me. SIGN    Three hundred? SIGN    You... What... SIGN    What depths have you sunk to? SIGN    Are they not the very subjects you should be protecting? [15:23] Eugeo     Subjects? Subjects, as in humans? [15:26] Alice     Which means that monster is human? [15:30] Administrator     As if I would ever bother with petty matters     like "the subjects I should be protecting." [15:37] Administrator     I am a ruler. [15:39] Administrator     As long as those under my rule     exist in the lower world in the manner I desire, [15:45] Administrator     whether human or sword,     then there's no need for concern. SIGN    You... [15:51] Administrator     Oh my, you're not shocked by the matter conversion     of a measly three hundred human units, are you? SIGN    Did you say measly? [16:02] Administrator     And this is only a prototype. [16:05] Administrator     In order to mass-produce the finished version     to handle the awful stress test, [16:10] Administrator     I think I'll need at least half. SIGN    Half of what? [16:16] Administrator     Half of the 80,000 or so human units     residing in the Human Empire. [16:21] Administrator     That should be enough. [16:24] Administrator     To repel the Dark Territory's invasion     and attack the other side. [16:32] Alice (N)     The idea was so inhumane     I couldn't stop myself from shuddering. [16:39] Administrator     Now, shall I finish this? [16:42] Administrator     Farewell, Lyserith. [16:44] Administrator     Farewell, my daughter. [16:47] Administrator     And... [16:48] Administrator     my other self! [17:10] Kirito     I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. SIGN    Why would you apologize? SIGN    You still have a mission you need to complete, don't you? SIGN    The three of you... SIGN    This fleeting, beautiful world... [17:28] Alice     No matter what... [17:30] Alice     No matter what... [17:32] Alice     we'll use these lives you gave us     to complete this mission. [17:38] Alice (N)     The Lady Pontifex,     with her overwhelming power, [17:41] Alice (N)     struck down Cardinal,     said to be just as powerful. [17:48] Kirito     Stop. [17:51] Kirito     Don't go. [17:52] Kirito     Eugeo! [18:03] Kirito     Eugeo! [18:08] Administrator     You wretched brat! [18:40] Alice (N)     And with Cardinal's final command, [18:44] Alice (N)     Eugeo transformed himself into a sword. [18:47] Alice (N)     Though he defeated the Sword Golem, [18:50] Alice (N)     he was then destroyed by the Lady Pontifex. [19:03] Administrator     Farewell, boy. [19:07] Administrator     Let's meet again someday on the other side. [19:17] Alice (N)     Even so, I refuse to give up. [19:19] Alice (N)     Because even on the brink of despair, [19:21] Alice (N)     I still believe that Kirito     will stand on his feet again. [19:38] Alice     What? [19:40] Alice     You can still move after all? [19:44] Kirito     Yeah. Leave the rest to me. [19:47] Alice     I think I will. [19:51] Alice (N)     I know that you can defeat     even the Lady Pontifex. [19:55] Alice (N)     I believe in you, Kirito. [19:58] Kirito     You can rest. [21:31] Asuna (N)     What's this sound? Who are these people? [21:34] Asuna (N)     What's wrong? What's going on? [21:41] Kikuoka     Are you there, Kirito? [21:43] Kirito     Th-That's right! [21:44] Kirito     Listen, Kikuoka! Do you...     Do you know what you've done? [21:48] Kikukoka     You can scold me all you want later! [21:50] Kikukoka     But right now, you need to listen to me! [21:53] Kirito     What? [21:55] Kirito     Hey! What's going on over there? [22:09] Kikukoka     Sorry, there's no time. [22:11] Kikukoka     Listen, Kirito. [22:12] Kikukoka     You have to look for a girl named Alice.     Then take her— [22:15] Kirito     I don't have to look for her.     She's right here! [22:18] Kikukoka     What did you say? [22:19] Higa     Son of a gun! It's a miracle! [22:21] Kikuoka     All right. As soon as this transmission ends,     I'm going to return the FLA rate to 1,000. [22:26] Kikukoka     So take Alice and head to the World’s End Altar! [22:29] Kikukoka     What do you mean, head to— [22:30] Kikukoka     Listen! Once you exit the Eastern Gate,     the Altar's due south— [22:35] Nakanishi     Oh no! [22:39] Nakanishi     They're about to infiltrate the electrical room! [22:41] Kikukoka     What? [22:46] Higa     This is bad, Mr. Kiku! [22:48] Higa     If they sever the main power line,     it'll cause a surge! [22:52] Higa     The Lightcube Cluster is protected, but... [22:54] Higa     the surge will hit Kirigaya's STL in Subcon! [22:58] Higa     His Fluctlight will get fried! [23:02] Kikukoka     I'll handle the lockdown procedure! [23:04] Kikukoka     Higa, you take Dr. Kojiro and Asuna     and evacuate to the Upper Shaft. [23:08] Kikukoka     Keep Kirito safe. [23:09] Alice (N)     Kirito? You're all right. Thank goodness. [23:14] Alice (N)     Who are you talking to? [23:16] Officer     It's no good, they're cutting the power!     The screw propellers are going to stop! [23:28] Asuna & Alice (N)     - Kirito!     - Kirito! [23:36] Alice (N)     Next time: In the Far North. E1 - In the Far North 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.) SIGN    October 21, 380 HE [00:34] Selka     Sister! [00:38] Selka     Good morning, Sister! [00:40] Alice     Selka. [00:44] Alice     Welcome, Selka. [00:46] Alice     What brings you here today? [00:48] Selka     Since it's so nice out,     I wanted to go to the eastern hill. [00:52] Selka     And Kirito can come too, right? [01:00] Alice     It's such a lovely day. [01:02] Alice     It'd be a shame for him to spend it inside. [01:07] Alice     Shall we go, Kirito? SIGN    In the Far North [02:53] Alice     All right. [02:54] Alice     Let's get going. [03:03] Alice     I'm sorry. I'll get them for you right away. [03:34] Alice     Hold on tight so you don't drop them, all right? [03:43] Alice     You don't think he'll be cold? [03:46] Selka     Really. You're such a worrywart. [03:49] Selka     You've piled enough clothes on him     to make him sweat. [03:52] Selka     Right, Kirito? [03:59] Selka     Eugeo, you think so, too, right? [04:19] Alice     It's beautiful. [04:20] Alice     Far more beautiful than any painting     on the Cathedral's walls. [04:25] Alice     It’s the world you saved, Kirito. [04:30] Higa     This is bad, Mr. Kiku! [04:32] Higa     If they sever the main power line,     it'll cause a surge! [04:36] Higa     The Lightcube Cluster is protected, but... [04:38] Higa     the surge will hit Kirigaya's STL in Subcon! [04:42] Higa     His Fluctlight will get fried! [04:45] Kikukoka     I'll handle the lockdown procedure! [04:48] Kikukoka     Higa, you take Dr. Kojiro and Asuna     and evacuate to the Upper Shaft. [04:52] Kikukoka     Keep Kirito safe. [04:53] Kirito     Asuna? [04:55] Alice     Kirito. [04:56] Officer     It's no good, they're cutting the power!     The screw propellers are going to stop! [05:13] Alice     Kirito! [05:16] Alice     Kirito! [05:17] Alice     Kirito! [05:19] Alice     You've saved my life,     so now you must see things through! [05:22] Alice     Kirito! [05:27] Alice     Kirito. [05:30] Bercouli     Little one. [05:32] Alice     Uncle. [05:35] Bercouli     What happened? [05:38] Bercouli     This is the gravest emergency     since the Axiom Church was founded. [05:42] Bercouli     The pontifex was defeated by two elite disciples     and has left the Human Empire. [05:47] Fanatio     What did you say? [05:48] Eldrie     How... How is that possible? [05:51] Bercouli     And that's not all. [05:53] Bercouli     Prime Senator Chudelkin has also been killed,     and the Senate has ceased to function. [05:59] Eldrie     Why did those disciples tempt the wrath of the gods     by doing such a thing? [06:04] Bercouli     Because the pontifex was pursuing a horrific plan     to convert half of the population [06:09] Bercouli     into monstrous, sword-shaped weapons. [06:11] Eldrie     Her Eminence the pontifex     had such a heinous scheme in motion? [06:17] Deusolbert     Unbelievable. [06:18] Eldrie     Sir Bercouli, where are the two     who murdered Her Eminence? [06:23] Eldrie     They must be captured and interrogated! [06:26] Bercouli     There's no time to deal with them right now. [06:28] Bercouli     What do you think will happen     when the Dark Territory finds out the pontifex is gone? [06:34] Bercouli     Not to mention, the earlier battles     with those swordsmen and the Dark Territory [06:38] Bercouli     have halved the Integrity Knights' ranks. [06:41] Bercouli     If we were to be attacked     by the Dark Territory in this state, [06:44] Bercouli     we couldn't defend against them on our own. [06:47] Fanatio     Then what should we do? [06:50] Bercouli     First, we're going to restore the decimated     Order of the Integrity Knights. [06:53] Bercouli     Next, we'll rebuild the Imperial Knights     of the four empires. [06:57] Bercouli     They'll need to be retrained.     Since there's not nearly enough Integrity Knights. [07:03] Bercouli     I'm sure some of you are unhappy about this, [07:06] Bercouli     but right now,     saving the people is our top priority. [07:08] Bercouli     I ask that you lend me your strength. [07:11] All     Sir! SIGN    June 9, 380 HE [07:36] Alice     Kirito... I wonder if he's hungry. [07:40] Priest A     Hey, is it true     that the rebel swordsman is still alive? [07:45] Priest B     Yeah. But I hear he's in a coma. [07:48] Priest A     It's important that we prepare     for the Dark Territory's invasion, [07:51] Priest A     but shouldn't we execute the rebel     who defied the Axiom Church? [07:56] Priest B     What is Knight Commander Bercouli thinking? [08:02] Alice     It's not safe for Kirito here. [08:23] Alice     Let's go to Rulid Village. [08:26] Alice     Since it's where Eugeo and I were born, [08:28] Alice     they might accept us there. [08:48] Zink     Hold on! [08:49] Zink     Strangers aren't allowed to enter our village! [08:59] Zink     This is... [09:02] Zink     You... You can't be... [09:05] Alice     I am Alice. I'd like you to summon     the village elder, Gasuft Zuberg. [09:28] Gasuft     Alice. [09:30] Gasuft     Is that you? [09:33] Alice     Yes. [09:34] Gasuft     Why are you here? [09:36] Gasuft     Have you been absolved of your crime? [09:38] Alice     As punishment for my crime, [09:42] Alice     I've lost all memory     of having lived in this village. [09:45] Alice     Whether or not that means     my crime has been absolved, I can't say. [09:50] Alice     But at this time,     I have nowhere else to go but this village. [09:59] Gasuft     Begone. [10:01] Gasuft     We can't allow a criminal to live here. [10:14] Selka     Sister? [10:19] Alice     It's nothing. Shall we head back? [10:24] Selka     Okay. [10:40] Alice     What's the matter, Selka? [10:42] Alice     Is something troubling you? [10:45] Selka     Well, you see, Mr. Barbossa wants to ask you [10:50] Selka     to help remove another tree from that clearing. [10:53] Alice     What, is that all? [10:56] Alice     You don't have to be worried about that. [10:58] Selka     But... [10:59] Selka     those people are so selfish! [11:02] Selka     Mr. Barbossa and Mr. Ridack     won't even let you live in the village, [11:06] Selka     but they don't hesitate to ask for your help     when they're in trouble. [11:13] Alice     It's all right, Selka. [11:15] Alice     I'm just grateful that they're allowing us     to live near the village. [11:20] Selka     Sister, I'll complete my training period next year, [11:24] Selka     and though it won't be much,     I'll start earning a wage. [11:27] Selka     When that happens,     you won't have to help those people anymore, okay? [11:32] Selka     You and Kirito... I'll... I'll always... [11:38] Alice     Thank you. [11:40] Alice     But just having you close by     is enough to make me happy... [11:46] Alice     Selka. [12:00] Barbossa     Why is this taking so long? [12:02] Barbossa     While you've been wasting time here,     Ridack's men [12:05] Barbossa     - have expanded his land 20 mels in all directions!     - Hello, Mr. Barbossa. [12:12] Barbossa     Alice, so good of you to come! [12:15] Alice     I heard that you wished to see me. [12:19] Barbossa     Look. You can see it, can't you? [12:21] Barbossa     We've been toiling over that pesky platinum oak     since yesterday morning. [12:26] Barbossa     Even with ten grown men hacking at it,     they've hardly made a dent in it. [12:31] Barbossa     And so... [12:32] Barbossa     I know we have a once-a-month arrangement, [12:35] Barbossa     but I wonder if you could     do me a favor just this once, Alice? [12:41] Alice     Very well, Mr. Barbossa. [12:44] Alice     If it's just this once. [12:47] Barbossa     I really owe you, Alice! [13:11] Alice     I'm sorry, Kirito. [13:12] Alice     I'd like to borrow your sword for a little bit. [13:30] Alice     Thank you. [13:37] Villager A     Hey now! You really think you can cut down     a platinum oak with that flimsy sword? [13:41] Villager B     That sword's going to snap in two! [13:57] Villager B     What's that? Did she miss? [14:02] Alice     It's going to fall that direction. [14:05] Villager B     What are you— [14:29] Barbossa     Mag... [14:30] Barbossa     Magnif... [14:31] Barbossa     Magnificent! [14:33] Barbossa     What splendid skills you have!     That was simply divine! [14:37] Barbossa     What do you say, Alice? [14:39] Barbossa     I'll double your fee,     so instead of once a month, [14:42] Barbossa     could you help out once a week—     no, make that once a day? [14:46] Alice     No. [14:48] Alice     The amount you're paying me now is sufficient. [14:56] Alice     My payment. [14:59] Barbossa     That's right, that's right! [15:05] Alice     Thank you very much. [15:08] Alice     Kirito! [15:15] Villager C     - What's this? It's really heavy!     - No wonder even a woman like that [15:17] Villager D     can fell a platinum oak with one blow, right? [15:20] Villager E     Let me. [15:32] Alice     That sword belongs to Kirito. [15:34] Alice     Give it back to him at once. [15:37] Villager E     Look, we did ask that guy to lend us his sword! [15:43] Villager C     And he was generous enough to agree. [15:46] Villager C     Going, "Ah. Ah." You know? [15:54] Villager E     Fine then! No need to look so angry. [16:20] Alice     What in the world did we fight for,     suffering such unbearable pain? [16:29] Alice     Eugeo lost his life. [16:32] Alice     Kirito lost the ability to speak and his emotions. [16:35] Alice     What did we go so far to protect? [17:02] Alice     Amayori. [17:04] Alice     You've gained a bit of weight. [17:06] Alice     You've been gorging on too many fish     at the lake. [17:17] Alice     Good night, Amayori. [17:35] Alice     Here. [17:43] Alice     Take your time eating, all right? [17:58] Alice     Is that...? [18:08] Alice     Amayori's elder brother, Takiguri. [18:12] Alice     Which means... [18:17] Alice     I'm impressed you found this place.     What do you want... [18:22] Alice     Eldrie Synthesis Thirty-One? [18:25] Eldrie     It's been quite a while... [18:28] Eldrie     my mentor, Lady Alice. [18:33] Alice     So how did you find this place? [18:38] Alice     I'm sure the Order can't afford to send dragons all over     just to track me down. [18:44] Eldrie     I followed the bond between our souls,     or so I'd like to say. [18:51] Eldrie     But unfortunately, it was a complete coincidence. [18:54] Eldrie     Recently, we've learned that goblins and orcs     have been mobilizing in the north. [19:01] Eldrie     On the Knight Commander's orders,     we've collapsed the caves to the north, south and west, [19:06] Eldrie     but I've come to make sure     they don't try to dig them out again. [19:12] Alice     So were you able to determine     the forces of darkness' actions? [19:16] Eldrie     I spent a full day     patrolling the perimeters of the cave, [19:20] Eldrie     but I didn't spot a single goblin or orc. [19:24] Eldrie     The interior of the cave was filled     with rocks to the ceiling. [19:28] Eldrie     Afterward, when I mounted to return to the capital,     Takiguri began acting strangely. [19:34] Eldrie     When I allowed him to go where he wished,     this is where we ended up landing. [19:39] Eldrie     Now that I've been reunited with you, [19:43] Eldrie     it is my obligation to say to you... [19:46] Eldrie     Lady Alice, please return to the Knights! [19:49] Eldrie     We need your sword more than we need     an army of thousands! [19:55] Alice     I can't. [19:56] Alice     But why not? [20:00] Eldrie     Is it because of that man? [20:02] Eldrie     The man who broke out of the Cathedral prison     and raised his treacherous blade [20:06] Eldrie     against so many knights and senators,     not to mention the pontifex herself? [20:11] Eldrie     So he's still leading your heart astray? [20:14] Eldrie     If so, then I shall eliminate     the source of that confusion [20:18] Eldrie     right here, this very instant! [20:21] Alice     Stop it. [20:23] Alice     He, too, fought out of a sense of personal justice. [20:27] Alice     Otherwise, how could we,     the mighty Integrity Knights, [20:31] Alice     even the Knight Commander himself,     have all been defeated, one after another? [20:35] Alice     You fought him yourself,     so surely you sensed the weight of his sword! [20:40] Eldrie     If that's true, then why won't this man     take up his sword in battle now? [20:45] Eldrie     Why would he allow himself     to be reduced to such a pathetic state, [20:48] Eldrie     and shackle you, Lady Alice,     to these hinterlands? [20:52] Eldrie     If it's true that he killed Administrator     for the sake of the people, [20:56] Eldrie     then isn't it his duty     to go to the Eastern Gate this moment? [21:02] Alice     Forgive me, Eldrie. [21:05] Alice     I simply cannot go with you. [21:09] Alice     It has nothing to do with Kirito's condition. [21:11] Alice     I can no longer wield my sword. [21:14] Alice     That's all there is to it. [21:16] Alice     If I were to cross swords with you now, [21:18] Alice     I most likely wouldn't last three strikes. [21:21] Eldrie     Is that so? [21:23] Eldrie     Then I won't press you further. [21:32] Eldrie     I bid you farewell, my mentor. [21:35] Eldrie     I, Eldrie, shall never forget as long as I live     the secret sword skills and techniques you taught me. [21:42] Alice     Take care. I pray that you'll be safe. [22:10] Alice     I'm sorry. You must be tired. [22:13] Alice     Then let's go to bed, shall we? [22:38] Alice     Tell me, Kirito. [22:42] Alice     What should I do? [22:46] Alice     What should I...? [23:00] Alice     Kirito? [23:05] Alice     What's wrong, Kirito? [23:26] Alice     Is it an attack by the Dark Territory? [23:31] Alice     Selka! [23:36] Alice     Next time: Raids. E2 - Raids 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.) [00:27] Alice     Kirito. [00:29] Alice     It's all right. I'll go. [00:32] Alice     After I've rescued the villagers,     I'll come right back. [00:37] Alice     Kirito! SIGN    Raids [02:15] Alice     That's... [02:24] Goblin     Advance! Advance! [02:32] Alice     Why don't they flee south     where there aren't any enemies? [02:35] Alice     Amayori, wait here until I summon you! [02:45] Gasfut     If the enemy breaches our line of defense,     use lethal force! [02:49] Barbossa     Listen! Don't let a single one     get this far into the village! [03:05] Selka     That's... [03:18] Alice     We can't possibly defend against them here. [03:21] Alice     Please have everyone     take the south road to evacuate! [03:25] Barbossa     Don't be ridiculous! [03:26] Barbossa     Abandon my mansion—     no, I mean the village and run off? [03:30] Alice     If you leave now, you can get away     without being caught by the goblins. [03:35] Alice     Your possessions or your lives,     which is more important? [03:41] Gasfut     "Form a circle in the plaza,     and tighten up our defenses." [03:44] Gasfut     Those are Chief Man-at-Arms Zink's orders. [03:47] Gasfut     In a situation like this, even I, the village elder,     must follow such orders. [03:53] Gasfut     That is imperial law. [03:57] Selka     Let's do as Sister says. [04:00] Selka     Father. [04:04] Alice     Selka. [04:07] Selka     Father. [04:09] Selka     Have you ever once known Sister to be wrong? [04:13] Selka     No, even I can tell. [04:16] Selka     If we don't do something... [04:19] Selka     we'll all be killed! [04:21] Barbossa     Flee? [04:24] Barbossa     You're just a child, so stay out of this! [04:27] Barbossa     The village must be protected! [04:34] Barbossa     I-I see. [04:36] Barbossa     I get it! [04:38] Barbossa     You're the one who let those monsters from     the land of darkness into the village, aren't you, Alice? [04:43] Barbossa     Years ago, when you crossed the End Mountains,     you were tainted by the power of darkness! [04:48] Barbossa     You're a witch! [04:49] Barbossa     This girl is a fearsome witch! [04:53] Alice     As a knight,     I hereby revoke Chief Man-at-Arms Zink's order. [04:58] Alice     I order all villagers gathered in this plaza     to evacuate to the forest south of here, [05:03] Alice     with those who are armed in the lead. [05:05] Barbossa     K-Knight? What are you talking about? [05:08] Barbossa     There's no such Calling in this village! [05:11] Barbossa     Claiming to be a knight     just because you can somewhat handle a sword. [05:15] Barbossa     What would happen     if the knights in the capital heard about this? [05:21] Alice     My name is Alice. [05:27] Alice     I am the overseer of the capital city of Centoria. [05:30] Alice     An Integrity Knight... of the Axiom Church. [05:35] Alice     Ranked third! [05:37] Alice     Alice Synthesis Thirty! [05:42] Barbossa     I-I-Integrity Knight? [05:49] Selka     Sister, you're...? [05:56] Alice     I'm sorry I kept it from you all this time. [05:59] Alice     This is the true penalty I was given,     and my true duty. [06:04] Selka     No. I always believed! [06:08] Selka     That there was no way     you could be a criminal. [06:12] Gasfut     I shall follow your command,     Lady Integrity Knight. [06:21] Gasfut     Those of you who are armed, take the lead     and guide the villagers to the south gate! [06:25] Gasfut     Once you've left the village,     evacuate to the forest south of the clearing! [06:31] Villager     Leave the wounded and the elderly to us! [06:33] Villager     We'll lead the others out! Follow us! [06:38] Alice     Father, please take care of everyone,     and of Selka and Mother. [06:44] Gasfut     Lady Knight. [06:46] Gasfut     Take care as well. [06:50] Selka     Sister, don't push yourself, okay? [06:55] Alice     Amayori! [07:05] Zink     What a horde! [07:07] Zink     Retreat! Retreat! [07:10] Alice     Burn them all! [07:24] Barbossa     N-No way. [07:26] Selka     I-Is that Sister's...? [07:31] Zink     A dragon? [07:39] Zink     Wh-What are you doing here? [07:41] Alice     There's no time to explain. [07:43] Alice     Please evacuate with the others. [07:46] Alice     Hurry! [07:48] Goblin     I-Ium woman. I'll kill and devour you! [08:16] Alice     From now on, I'm going to fight     for what I want to. [08:20] Alice     To protect my sister and my parents. [08:23] Alice     And... [08:25] Alice     I will fight to protect the people of the Human Empire     Kirito and Eugeo tried to preserve. [08:47] Alice     Thank you, Kirito. [08:49] Alice     I'll be fine now. [08:51] Alice     I'm sure I'll still hesitate,     but I'm going to move forward. [08:56] Alice     For you, and for what I seek. [09:01] Alice     I am Alice, knight of the Human Empire! [09:03] Alice     As long as I'm here,     you'll never find the blood and carnage you desire. [09:09] Alice     Return through the cave to your homeland! [09:15] Alice     Enhance Armament! [09:24] Morikka     Out of my way! [09:25] Morikka     If it's just one little girl,     I, Morikka the Foot Harvester, will— [09:31] Morikka     Wh-What? [09:35] Alice     Storm and churn... [09:38] Alice     ...my flowers! [10:05] Alice     This is the wall separating the Human Empire     and the land of darkness! [10:09] Alice     Even if you unseal the caves,     as long as we knights exist, [10:14] Alice     we will never allow you to corrupt this land! [10:18] Alice     Make your choice! [10:20] Alice     Either advance and fall into a sea of blood, [10:22] Alice     or retreat and escape to the land of darkness! [10:44] Kid     I'll make you a new doll! [10:46] Kid     Yay! [10:50] Selka     I think deep down,     Father wanted to come and see you off. [10:54] Alice     I know. [10:56] Alice     Someday, when I've fulfilled all of my duties, [11:00] Alice     I'll come back here as plain Alice Zuberg. [11:04] Alice     I think that's when I'll be able to say... [11:09] Alice     "Father, I'm home." [11:18] Alice     I'll definitely return to this village one day. [11:26] Alice     Even if I fall on the battlefield,     my heart definitely will. SIGN    Monday, July 6, 2026 2:07 PM Ocean Turtle SIGN    Main Control Room Ocean Turtle 33 minutes after the attack [12:26] Vassago     Hey! It's deserted. [12:28] Critter     Looks like they ran away. [12:31] Gabriel     Where are they? [12:34] Critter     My guess would be...     in the Sub Control Room. SIGN    Sub Control Room Ocean Turtle 23 minutes after the attack [12:46] Higa     We're connected to the backup power now! [12:48] Higa     Now we can use the Sub Control Room. [12:56] Asuna     If Kirito doesn't regain consciousness,     I will never forgive you as long as I live! [13:08] Kikuoka     I know that. [13:10] Kikuoka     I'll see to it that Kirito recovers,     no matter what. [13:20] Rinko     It'll be all right. [13:21] Rinko     I promise you it'll be all right. [13:23] Rinko     He'll definitely come back to you. [13:26] Asuna     Yes, of course. [13:29] Asuna     I'm sorry I overreacted. [13:35] Nakanishi     Reporting in, sir. [13:36] Nakanishi     Confirming that the primary and secondary     bulkheads have been completely sealed, [13:40] Nakanishi     and that all noncombatants     have been evacuated to the bow block. [13:44] Kikuoka     Good work.     How long will the bulkheads hold? [13:48] Nakanishi     The enemy could break through with explosives,     but that's unlikely. [13:55] Nakanishi     Near the primary bulkhead... [13:57] Kikuoka     ...is the Lightcube Cluster, right? [14:00] Kikuoka     All right. Let's sum up the situation here. [14:04] Kikuoka     Lt. Nakanishi, please report the casualties. [14:07] Nakanishi     Yes, sir. [14:08] Nakanishi     Minor injuries to three researchers     on the civilian block team. [14:12] Nakanishi     Two heavy injuries and two minor injuries     to the Self-Defense Force. [14:17] Nakanishi     None of them are life-threatening. [14:20] Kikuoka     Any damage to the ship? [14:21] Nakanishi     The bulkheads in the passageway from the bottom dock     to the Main Control Room can't be controlled remotely. [14:28] Nakanishi     Even worse,     now that the main power line has been cut, [14:33] Nakanishi     even though the auxiliary line is providing     a stable power supply to all areas, [14:38] Nakanishi     we can't rotate the screws     without rebooting the control system. [14:42] Kikuoka     Just like a sea turtle without its fins, huh? [14:45] Kikuoka     Plus, it's got a shark latched onto its belly. [14:48] Nakanishi     Yes. Sectors 1 through 12 in the Lower Shaft...     have all been completely taken over. [14:56] Kikuoka     So they've seized Main Control,     STL Room One, and... [15:01] Kikuoka     ...even the nuclear reactor, huh? [15:05] Kikuoka     I guess the silver lining     is that their intention isn't to destroy. [15:10] Kikuoka     The question is, who are these guys? [15:15] Kikuoka     Higa, do you have any thoughts? [15:17] Higa     Well. [15:20] Higa     Let's see. [15:24] Higa     Going by the color and specs of their gear,     they don't belong to any official army. [15:29] Higa     And from their average size,     we can assume that they're not Asian. [15:34] Kikuoka     So at the very least,     they're not with a domestic special forces. [15:39] Kikuoka     How lucky for us, huh? [15:42] Kikuoka     And there's one more thing     we can say with certainty. [15:45] Kikuoka     These people know about     the existence of Project Alicization. [15:49] Higa     Yeah, you got that right. [15:51] Higa     I mean, they went straight     to the Main Control Room. [15:56] Higa     Which means their goal is     the true bottom-up artificial intelligence. [16:02] Higa     To seize A.L.I.C.E. [16:06] Higa     Luckily, we were able to     lock down Main Control in time. [16:09] Higa     So now they can't interfere with the simulation     or eject Alice's Fluctlight from the cluster. [16:16] Kikuoka     But the same goes for us, right? [16:19] Higa     Well, yeah, that's right. [16:21] Higa     It's no longer possible to use commands     to eject Alice's Lightcube externally. [16:26] Higa     But Mr. Kiku, at this point,     wouldn't you call this a win? [16:31] Higa     I mean, they can't access the cluster     by physical or informational means. [16:36] Higa     So now if our escort ship     sends some reinforcements, [16:40] Higa     I'm telling you, it's game over.     Game over! [16:43] Kikuoka     Not that we know what kind of game it is. [16:47] Kikuoka     And that's the problem. [16:49] Kikuoka     Tell me, will the Asahi take action? [16:52] Nakanishi     Well, about that... [16:55] Nakanishi     The Asahi was ordered by Fleet Command in Yokosuka     to stand by and maintain its current distance. [17:02] Nakanishi     They've determined that we've been taken hostage     by our attackers, it seems. [17:07] Kikuoka     Most likely, those men in black have a back channel     to the top brass in the SDF. [17:14] Kikuoka     There won't be an order for the Asahi to attack     until after Alice's Lightcube has been secured. [17:20] Higa     Meaning that those guys aren't just terrorists? [17:24] Higa     This could be bad. [17:25] Higa     If they have any experts on their side,     they might figure it out. [17:29] Kikuoka     An operation within the Underworld, huh? [17:32] Kikuoka     Now that they've taken control     of STL Room One, [17:36] Kikuoka     they can certainly execute commands     via the virtual console installed in the Underworld. [17:41] Rinko     What will happen if they do? [17:44] Kikuoka     The target cube will be extracted from the Lightcube Cluster     in the center of the Main Shaft, [17:50] Kikuoka     and transported via air tube     to the chosen control room. [17:55] Kikuoka     There's an extraction hatch there. [17:57] Kikuoka     And of course,     there's one in the Main Control Room, as well. [18:04] Kikuoka     We're going to retrieve Alice's Fluctlight     from the Underworld before they can. [18:09] Kikuoka     The only one who can do that is Kirito. [18:12] Kikuoka     In other words,     our last hope rests on his shoulders. [18:18] Kikuoka     Higa, tell us. What's Kirito's condition? [18:22] Higa     To be concise... [18:25] Higa     he's teetering on the edge     of the worst-case scenario. [18:35] Higa     The assault by the last Death Gun member     left Kirito with damage to his neural network, [18:41] Higa     and to treat him, we blocked his memories     and had him dive into Underworld like before. [18:49] Higa     But for some reason,     his memories didn't get blocked. [18:53] Higa     Kirito was plunged into the Underworld     as Kazuto Kirigaya, his real-world persona. [18:59] Rinko     W-Wait a second! [19:01] Rinko     Then he's been living as himself in the Underworld,     where time's accelerated, for how long? [19:08] Higa     About two years. [19:10] Higa     That's how long Kirito has been interacting     with the artificial Fluctlights of that world. [19:17] Higa     Knowing the entire time that they'll all be destroyed     at the end of the current simulation. [19:22] Higa     That's probably why he went to the console     in the Central Cathedral to contact the real world. [19:29] Higa     To ask you,     Mr. Kiku to protect all of the Fluctlights. [19:35] Higa     And I'm sure it wasn't an easy thing for him to do. [19:39] Higa     But he did make it. [19:42] Higa     Since we were under attack,     I couldn't check the logs, [19:45] Higa     but it seems like he lost some allies     in the battle against the Axiom Church. [19:49] Higa     That's why, when he managed     to get in contact with us, [19:54] Higa     he was berating himself harshly. [19:56] Higa     To put it another way,     he was attacking his own Fluctlight. [20:01] Higa     At that moment,     the men in black cut the power line, [20:05] Higa     which caused a short circuit, and the ensuing surge     caused the STL to spike momentarily. [20:12] Higa     As a result, Kirito's self-destruction impulse was actualized     and his ego was deactivated. [20:20] Rinko     Ego... deactivated? [20:24] Rinko     What does that mean? [20:26] Higa     Take a look at this. [20:28] Higa     Normally, where this black hole is,     what you'd find is, to be precise... [20:33] Higa     ...the self-image. [20:36] Rinko     Self-image. One's conception     as determined by the self, you mean? [20:42] Higa     That's correct. [20:43] Higa     Apparently, all our decision making passes     through a "Yes/No" circuit inside our Fluctlights [20:49] Higa     that asks "Should I do this     under these conditions, or not?" [20:53] Higa     For example, Rinko-senpai, have you ever ordered     a second helping at a beef bowl place? [20:59] Rinko     I haven't. [21:01] Higa     Even if your mind is like, "I want to have more.     I could eat another bowl"? [21:05] Rinko     That's right. [21:06] Higa     So in other words, that was the result     of your self-image circuit processing. [21:12] Higa     In Kirito's case,     his Fluctlight is largely unscathed, [21:16] Higa     but because the circuit in question     is non-functional, [21:20] Higa     all he can do in his current state, most likely, [21:23] Higa     is reflexive reactions     triggered by deeply ingrained memories. [21:29] Higa     I don't think he knows who he is,     or what it is he needs to do, [21:33] Higa     and he can't speak voluntarily. [21:35] Higa     I believe that's his current state. [23:36] Alice     Next time: The Final Load Test. E3 - The Final Load Test 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.) SIGN    Saturday June 27, 2026 San Diego 9 Days before the attack on the Ocean Turtle [00:14] ---     Leave this to me! [00:25] ---     Time's up, huh? [00:27] ---     All teams, retreat. [00:29] ---     Move away from Grid 1-9. [00:32] ---     That would've been     the last prey for today, right? [00:35] ---     You sure you want to end on a loss, Boss? [00:39] ---     Battling an irregular squadron like that     won't do much good, training-wise. [00:44] ---     We wouldn't want any negative effects     to carry over into the actual operation. [00:48] ---     Let's go. [01:07] ---     Mr. Miller. The men from the NSA have arrived. [01:11] ---     Send them in. [01:13] ---     Mr. Miller, we'd like to hire you,     Glowgen Defense Systems, for a top secret mission. [01:20] ---     And the nature of the mission is? [01:22] ---     To seize the Soul Translation technology. [01:25] ---     What is that, exactly? [01:28] ---     It was developed     by a Japanese company called Rath, [01:30] ---     and it's a machine     that can decipher human souls. [01:33] ---     Souls? [01:35] ---     Decipher them? [01:36] ---     That's right. [01:38] ---     Using this Soul Translation technology, [01:41] ---     Rath has apparently succeeded in not only     analyzing human souls, but in cloning them as well. [01:47] ---     Should this artificial soul,     code-name ALICE, be fully developed, [01:52] ---     it could be installed     into unmanned Japanese weapons, [01:54] ---     which could disrupt the balance     of military power in East Asia. [01:57] ---     The U.S. needs to take control of that technology     before that can happen. [02:03] ---     I see. [02:05] ---     So, tell me the specifics of this mission. [02:08] ---     There's a mega-float for research called the Ocean Turtle,     moored near the Izu Islands. [02:14] ---     We'd like your people to break into it [02:16] ---     and obtain the Soul Translation technology. [02:19] ---     That will require a raid on a Japanese ship...     one of our allies, you know. [02:24] ---     We've made arrangements     with the JSDF top brass. [02:27] ---     Apparently, the JSDF isn't the monolith     it appears to be. [02:31] ---     Use whatever methods you want. [02:33] ---     Just remember that the U.S. isn't involved     in this mission in any way. [02:41] ---     Fine. [02:43] ---     I'll assemble the team,     and lead it myself. [02:50] ---     ALICE, your soul will be so sweet. SIGN    The Final Load Test SIGN    Main Control Room Ocean Turtle 35 minutes after the attack [04:36] ---     Critter, you bastard... just try saying that again! [04:39] ---     I'll repeat it as many times as you want, Vassago. [04:42] ---     Listen up! This console is locked tighter     than a pile of dried turds. [04:47] ---     I could crunch the numbers on the laptop we brought     until you die of old age, and I'd still never crack it! [04:54] ---     You're missing the point,     you damned four eyes! [04:57] ---     You said we got locked out     because we took too long to break in! [05:02] ---     Hey, hey, all I did was point out a fact. [05:05] ---     For someone who hung back cowering     during the battle, you sure are cocky! [05:12] ---     Okay, that's enough, you two. [05:15] ---     There's no time to point fingers at each other. [05:18] ---     We have to consider our next move now, all right? [05:20] ---     Yeah, but Bro, [05:22] ---     this guy needs to be put in his place. [05:25] ---     I'm satisfied with what     this team's achieved till now. [05:29] ---     Our only casualty was Gary getting grazed. [05:33] ---     And we succeeded in taking over the control room,     our primary objective. [05:37] ---     Yeah, but if we're locked out     of the control system itself, what's the point? [05:43] ---     Our ultimate target, the Lightcube Cluster,     is beyond that wall, right? [05:48] ---     That's why I'm saying     we need to come up with a way to breach that wall. [05:53] ---     Still, those JSDF guys won't stay holed up forever. [05:58] ---     Once the real soldiers come charging in     from this turtle's escort ship— [06:03] ---     I was told that the client     and the JSDF have a certain deal in place. [06:07] ---     Apparently, the naval escort won't make a move     for 24 hours after the operation's launched. [06:13] ---     So this operation's not just a burglary, then? [06:18] ---     All right. Now let's go over the current situation. [06:21] ---     It's currently 1447 hours, Japan Standard Time. [06:25] ---     Forty minutes have passed since we broke in. [06:28] ---     Right now, we're inside     the Ocean Turtle's Main Control Room. [06:32] ---     Although we've successfully     taken over our target facility, [06:35] ---     we failed to capture the Rath tech, [06:37] ---     and we've been locked out of the system here. [06:40] ---     Our next objective is to take over     the Sub Control Room. [06:44] ---     Brigg, do you think     you can cut through the bulkhead door? [06:48] ---     It doesn't look too promising. [06:50] ---     It's made of cutting-edge composite materials, [06:53] ---     and it would be impossible to cut through it     within 24 hours using the portable saw we brought. [06:59] ---     Hans, what if we used C-4 to blow it open? [07:03] ---     I wouldn't recommend it. [07:05] ---     The chamber housing the Lightcube Cluster     is just beyond that wall. [07:10] ---     If we blast open the door, there's no guarantee     that the contents of that room would be left unscathed. [07:16] ---     The mission we've been tasked with [07:18] ---     is to find a single Lightcube out of a mountain of them,     and extract it along with its interface. [07:25] ---     We already have the cube's unique ID. [07:28] ---     Come on, [07:29] ---     this scrawny Four Eyes has been giving us this crap     about hacking into the Pentagon, [07:35] ---     and yet he can't even crack open     a flimsy system lock. [07:38] ---     Whoa, what a shock. [07:41] ---     I just got told off by a gamer     who's only fired a gun made of polygons! [07:45] ---     You bastard! [07:51] ---     Do you guys want to go back empty-handed,     and get jeers instead of a bonus? [07:59] ---     Are you incompetent enough     to be outdone by amateur techs? [08:06] ---     Then start thinking! [08:07] ---     Prove that those containers sitting on your necks     are filled with something other than oatmeal! [08:22] ---     The pressure bulkhead leading to     the Lightcube Cluster chamber can't be breached. [08:26] ---     Meaning that our only option     is to control the system from here. [08:30] ---     How's it looking? [08:31] ---     No chance of logging in     with administrator privileges. [08:35] ---     About all we can do is peek enviously at the fairyland     where the Fluctlights live in such bliss. [08:47] ---     Goblins? [08:48] ---     Hey, you've done your homework, Captain! [08:51] ---     Yeah, but they seem kinda big for goblins. [08:54] ---     Those are Hobs. They're Hobgoblins, I bet. [08:58] ---     Critter. [08:59] ---     Yeah? [09:01] ---     Are these monsters     part of the system? [09:05] ---     Doesn't look that way. [09:07] ---     These guys have artificial souls     loaded into the Lightcube Cluster above. [09:12] ---     They have Fluctlights. [09:14] ---     Are you serious? [09:16] ---     These Hobgoblins have souls,     the same as us? [09:20] ---     Do those Lightcubes     all contain goblins and orcs like these? [09:25] ---     Is our Alice one, too? [09:26] ---     Of course not! [09:28] ---     This realm called the Underworld... [09:31] ---     is divided into the Human Empire,     where normal humans live, [09:34] ---     and the Dark Territory that lies outside it,     which is teeming with monsters. [09:40] ---     It's pretty much a given     that Alice lives in the Human Empire, [09:44] ---     but since it's so gigantic, [09:46] ---     there's no way that we'll ever find her     by just peeking in like this. [09:49] ---     Come on, that's a total no-brainer! [09:52] ---     If that's the case,     all we have to do is dive into this Human Empire, [09:55] ---     and ask whoever we come across,     "Hey, do you know a girl named Alice?" [09:58] ---     Wow, we have a dumbass here! [10:00] ---     What's that, bastard? [10:02] ---     Look, there are tens of thousands of people     living in the Human Empire. [10:07] ---     You really think     you can canvas them all on your... own? [10:12] ---     Wait. Hold on, hold on!     Maybe it doesn't have to be done by one person. [10:16] ---     I see. [10:17] ---     The accounts set up     to log into the Underworld... [10:21] ---     It's unlikely that they'd all be     Level 1 ordinary citizens. [10:25] ---     Isn't that right, Critter? [10:30] ---     For the Rath operators to log in and observe,     or else control it from inside, [10:35] ---     they must be set up with accounts     of all ranks and professions. [10:38] ---     Hey! How cool is that? [10:41] ---     In other words, we should just log in     as a general or president or some other big shot, [10:45] ---     and order them to smoke out Alice, right? [10:49] ---     I don't know, hearing you put it like that... [10:51] ---     makes this idea sound really stupid. [10:55] ---     Dammit, no good, huh? [10:57] ---     They have some hard-core protection     on the high-level account logins as well. [11:02] ---     Looks like we can only dive into the Human Empire     with an ordinary citizen's account. [11:08] ---     Damn, what a letdown! [11:11] ---     Critter, aren't there any high-level accounts     set up outside the Human Empire? [11:16] ---     Outside it? [11:17] ---     But aren't the chances     of Alice being there close to nil? [11:22] ---     Well, yes, I guess so. [11:24] ---     But it's not as if the borders     are totally impenetrable, right? [11:29] ---     That's my bro! Thinking outside the box! [11:32] ---     In other words, you mean, [11:34] ---     go in as general of those monsters     and attack, right? [11:37] ---     That would get me more fired up, for sure! [11:41] ---     A-ha, found it, found it! [11:46] ---     All right! No password! [11:48] ---     Well, well... [11:50] ---     First, here's someone with the rank of Dark Knight. [11:54] ---     His Object Control level is... 70!     We can work with that! [11:58] ---     Hey, not bad! [12:00] ---     That one's mine, all right? [12:03] ---     Right, and here's another one... [12:06] ---     What's this? [12:07] ---     The ranking's blank, and there's no level, either. [12:10] ---     The only setting is its name. [12:13] ---     Now how do you pronounce this? [12:15] ---     Emperor... Vecta? [12:19] ---     Emperor... as in ruler? [12:21] ---     On second thought, I'll take that one— [12:23] ---     No. [12:24] ---     I'm taking that one for myself. [12:27] ---     I won't argue. [12:29] ---     Okay, so you can take on the role of Emperor,     and I'll be the Dark Knight. [12:33] ---     Hey, I'm starting to get pumped up! [12:36] ---     Hey! Four eyes! Can we log in yet? [12:40] ---     What's wrong, Critter? [12:41] ---     Is there some other problem? [12:44] ---     Maybe it's just something that's bugging me, [12:47] ---     but I'm looking at the data,     and this odd phrase keeps popping up. [12:51] ---     I'm not sure what it means yet. [12:55] ---     What kind of phrase? [12:57] ---     "Final load test." [13:02] ---     Um... let's see. [13:04] ---     As far as Kirito's condition     in the real world is concerned, SIGN    Sub Control Room Ocean Turtle 37 minutes after the attack [13:07] ---     like I just explained,     things aren't looking too optimistic. [13:11] ---     That said, Kirito still remains     logged into the Underworld. [13:16] ---     In other words, [13:18] ---     even though his self-image has been damaged, [13:20] ---     his Fluctlight itself is still active,     and is receptive to various stimuli. [13:26] ---     He's lost his own soul     because he blamed himself so vehemently. [13:31] ---     If someone in the Underworld     were to offer him forgiveness, then maybe... [13:39] ---     I'll go! [13:42] ---     Ms. Asuna? [13:48] ---     I'll go into the Underworld. [13:53] ---     I want to go there and tell Kirito... [13:57] ---     that he did a good job. [13:59] ---     To say, "I know you went through     so much sadness and pain, [14:03] ---     but you did the best that you could." [14:07] ---     It's true that we have one more vacant STL. [14:11] ---     But the Underworld isn't exactly stable right now. [14:17] ---     Because we're about to enter the last stage     of the scheduled final load test. [14:22] ---     Final... load? [14:24] ---     What's going to happen? [14:25] ---     The Durability of the Eastern Gate, [14:28] ---     which divides the Human Empire     and the Dark Territory, will reach zero, [14:31] ---     and an army of monsters     will flood the Human Empire. [14:35] ---     If the humans had sufficient defenses in place, [14:38] ---     they would've ultimately     been able to drive them back. [14:41] ---     But during this last experiment, [14:43] ---     Kirito pretty much destroyed     the ruling organization, the Axiom Church, [14:48] ---     so who knows what will happen? [14:51] ---     Either way, we may have reached the point     where one of us will have to dive in. [14:58] ---     Once the invasion begins, [14:59] ---     it's possible that Alice, who's somewhere     in the Human Empire, could be killed in the chaos. [15:06] ---     If someone can enter     with a superuser account, [15:09] ---     transport Alice, under their protection,     to the World End's Altar, [15:14] ---     and from there, eject Alice's Lightcube     to the Sub Control Room. [15:21] ---     Isn't that what you asked Kirito to do as well? [15:26] ---     If he'd made it,     then I'm sure he would've pulled it off. [15:30] ---     Because he was right by Alice at the time. [15:33] ---     You're saying that several months later     in terms of internal time, [15:36] ---     it's highly likely that those two are still together? [15:40] ---     I think it's safe to assume that they are. [15:43] ---     Meaning that having Asuna dive in     might be our best option. [15:48] ---     As well as the ability     to communicate with Kirito, [15:51] ---     whoever goes will need combat ability     to protect Alice in the Underworld, after all. [15:56] ---     Then we should have her use     the highest account level possible. [16:01] ---     Well, the choices are endless, then. [16:04] ---     A knight, a general, a noble... [16:07] ---     There are all kinds     of superuser accounts to choose from, [16:10] ---     Hey, hold on a second. [16:12] ---     What is it? [16:13] ---     Isn't there a chance that     our attackers could come up with the same idea? [16:18] ---     Oh... yeah. [16:21] ---     True, they're just as likely     to catch onto this method, as well. [16:23] ---     But they won't have time to crack the login passwords     for any superuser accounts. [16:29] ---     Their only option would be     a Level 1 ordinary citizen... that's it. [16:34] ---     What's wrong? [16:36] ---     Never mind, it's nothing. SIGN    Everyone, I'm going to the Underworld, too. I'll be coming back with Kirito, no matter what, so don't worry. [17:01] ---     Are you ready? [17:02] ---     Yes. [17:03] ---     Anytime you're ready, please. SIGN    Monday, July 6, 2026 4:56 PM Somewhere in Tokyo [18:23] ---     Again... the guy from that day... SIGN    You have a message from Asuna Yuuki [18:28] ---     Asuna? SIGN    Yui [18:29] ---     Sinon, there's something     that I'd like to explain to you all. [18:33] ---     Would you mind logging into AOL right away? SIGN    Sylvain [18:40] ---     So you see, in order to repair Daddy's Fluctlight, [18:45] ---     Mommy has decided to dive into the Underworld. [18:48] ---     Big Brother... [18:50] ---     Kirito... [18:51] ---     Oh, he'll be fine!     He's always come back, hasn't he? [18:57] ---     So, is the Ocean Turtle all right? [19:01] ---     Aren't they under attack by some sketchy guys? [19:05] ---     Isn't there something that we can do to help? [19:10] ---     Well, about that... [19:12] ---     We might need to call on you for help later on. SIGN    Main Control Room Ocean Turtle 2 hours and 53 minutes after the attack [19:29] ---     All right, let's do this! SIGN    October 30, 380 HE Dark Territory Obsidia Palace [19:59] ---     Knight Lipia Zancale has returned. SIGN    Dark Knight Eleventh Rank Lipia Zancale [20:03] ---     Good work. You can have a seat. [20:06] ---     Yes, my lord. [20:09] ---     Don't call me "your lord"     when it's just you and me. SIGN    Dark Knight Commander Vixur ul Shasta [20:13] ---     Right, but officially, I'm still on duty. [20:19] ---     So anyway... [20:20] ---     What's this grave incident     that you had to send a familiar to alert me about? [20:25] ---     Right. The pontifex of the Human Empire's     Axiom Church... is dead. [20:34] ---     That immortal being? [20:36] ---     Yes. [20:37] ---     I also found it hard to believe,     so I spent a full week making sure it was true. [20:48] ---     This is our chance. [20:50] ---     Chance for what? [20:51] ---     Needless to say, for peace. [20:54] ---     Do you really believe that's possible, my lord? [20:59] ---     Whether it's possible or not,     it's something we must do, no matter what. [21:04] ---     But... [21:05] ---     How do you intend     to convince the other lords, my lord? [21:10] ---     And would the Order of the Integrity Knights     even entertain peace negotiations? [21:17] ---     Regarding the Integrity Knights,     I believe there's a chance. [21:20] ---     If the pontifex has been defeated,     it must be old man Bercouli at the helm now. [21:27] ---     I can't stand the guy,     but I can have a dialogue with him. [21:30] ---     It's the Council of Ten     that could prove to be a problem. [21:33] ---     I know it sounds contradictory, but we... [21:36] ---     ...may be forced to eliminate them. [21:39] ---     Four of them, at least. [21:41] ---     Which four are you talking about? [21:43] ---     Would it be both Goblin chiefs,     the Orc chief, as well as... [21:49] ---     The chancellor of the Dark Mages Guild. [21:51] ---     That woman's gotten her hands     on Administrator's immortality secret, [21:55] ---     and is most likely desires     to become emperor herself someday. [21:59] ---     No way would she accept any talk of peace. [22:01] ---     But... [22:03] ---     that would be far too risky, my lord! [22:06] ---     The leaders of the Goblins and Orcs     may not be our enemies, [22:09] ---     but as for the Dark Mages, [22:11] ---     there's no telling what tricks     they might have up their sleeves! [22:22] ---     Listen, Lipia. [22:24] ---     How long has it been     since you came to me? [22:28] ---     Um... it was the year I turned 21,     so... four years. [22:33] ---     It's been that long already, huh? [22:36] ---     Forgive me for putting you     in such an ambiguous position for so long. [22:41] ---     What do you say?     Isn't it about time you, uh... [22:45] ---     You know... [22:48] ---     Officially... became my wife? [22:56] ---     My lord! [22:57] ---     Sorry that I'm so much older than you... [23:09] ---     Emergency! [23:11] ---     It's an emergency! [23:13] ---     Th-The Throne Room! [23:15] ---     The chain sealing it is shaking! [23:36] ---     Next time: "Dark Territory." E4 - Dark Territory 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.) [00:07] ---     Gabriel. [00:13] ---     Gabriel. [00:14] ---     Unlike humans, insects don't have brains. [00:18] ---     Then where do they think? [00:21] ---     In an insect's case,     all of the nerves throughout its body act as the brain. [00:27] ---     That's why, even if they lose their head,     they can still live for a while. [00:36] ---     If it's still alive even after it loses its head, [00:39] ---     then where is the mantis' soul? [00:51] ---     Gabe! [00:55] ---     Gabe! [01:00] ---     Alicia! [01:03] ---     Gabe, let's play! [01:05] ---     Okay! [01:15] ---     I wonder where Alicia's soul is? [01:20] ---     Unlike insects, humans can't live     if they lose their head. [01:24] ---     So the human soul must be in the head. [01:28] ---     It must be somewhere in the brain. [01:32] ---     Deep beneath Alicia's skin, skull,     and brain matter... [01:37] ---     her soul is hidden. SIGN    Dark Territory Obsidia Palace [02:06] ---     Yo! [02:07] ---     Is that you, bro? [02:09] ---     Are you Vassago? [02:12] ---     Yeah. That's right. [02:14] ---     Looks like we were able to log in as planned. [02:25] ---     Those are artificial Fluctlights? [02:29] ---     You're telling me     they're all humans with souls? SIGN    Dark Territory [04:17] ---     Hurry! We flatland goblins will be the first     to reach His Majesty, the Emperor! SIGN    Chief of the Flatland Goblins Kubiri [04:28] ---     We're not getting beat     by a bunch of flatland slug eaters! SIGN    Chief of the Mountain Goblins Hagashi [04:30] ---     No one's getting the honor of the first kill     but us mountain goblins! SIGN    Chief of the Giants Sigurosig SIGN    Chief of the Ogres Furgr SIGN    Tenth Champion of the Pugilists Guild Iskahn [04:53] ---     Whatever you do,     don't fall behind the other tribes! [04:58] ---     Let's go! SIGN    Head of the Assassins Guild Fu Za [05:34] ---     I am the head of the commerce guild.     My name is Rengil Gila Scobo. SIGN    Head of the Commerce Guild Rengil Gila Scobo SIGN    Chief of the Orcs Lilpilin [05:41] ---     I'm chief of the orcs, Lilpilin! [05:44] ---     I'm the chancellor of the dark mages guild,     Dee Eye Ell. [05:49] ---     My 3,000 mages, as well my heart and body,     all belong to you, Your Majesty. SIGN    Chancellor of the Dark Mages Guild Dee Eye Ell [05:59] ---     I am the commander of the dark knights brigade,     Vixur ul Shasta. [06:03] ---     Before I offer you my sword,     I have a question for you, Emperor. [06:07] ---     Now that you've returned to your throne,     what is it that you seek? [06:15] ---     Blood and terror. Flames and destruction.     Death and screams. [06:23] ---     The western lands are full of the power of the gods     who expelled me from the heavens. [06:28] ---     The great gate that protects it is about to crumble,     even as we speak. [06:32] ---     I have returned to make my authority known     far and wide across the land. [06:38] ---     The moment the great gate falls,     the Human Empire will belong to the people of darkness! [06:44] ---     I desire only one thing. [06:46] ---     The Priestess of Light, who appeared     at the same time in that land, and nothing else! [06:51] ---     I hereby grant you permission     to kill and seize any other human! [06:57] ---     Soldiers of the dark empire!     The time you have long awaited is nigh! [07:07] ---     I'll kill them!     I'll kill every last one of those White Iums! [07:15] ---     Battle! Battle! [07:18] ---     Battle! Battle! [07:50] ---     I'm surprised you had that kind of talent, Bro. [07:56] ---     You should've become an actor instead. [07:58] ---     I just did what was necessary. [08:01] ---     You really should learn how to deliver     that kind of speech yourself. [08:05] ---     Since you're a level higher than those guys. [08:08] ---     Forget giving orders or speeches, [08:11] ---     I'd rather lead the charge into battle. [08:13] ---     Since we've dived into this mind-blowing VR world. [08:18] ---     This wine and this bottle     seem like the real thing to me. [08:21] ---     But in exchange,     if you get cut, it'll hurt and bleed. [08:25] ---     Since a pain absorber won't work here. [08:28] ---     That's what makes it great. [08:44] ---     Is that you, Captain? [08:46] ---     Yeah. [08:47] ---     We've just returned to the Main Control Room     after watching you and Vassago dive. [08:53] ---     I see. It's already the night of first day here. [08:57] ---     I already knew about it,     but time acceleration still feels odd. [09:01] ---     For now, everything's proceeding as planned. [09:05] ---     We'll be done preparing the units in a day or two, [09:08] ---     and commence our assault on the Human Empire     two days from now. [09:12] ---     Wonderful! [09:14] ---     Don't forget, all right? SIGN    Main Control Room 2 hours and 54 minutes after the attack on the Ocean Turtle [09:15] ---     Once you've taken ALICE into custody,     transport her there, [09:18] ---     and execute the command from the menu     to eject her into the Main Control Room. [09:23] ---     Then ALICE's Lightcube will be ours. [09:26] ---     Oh, one more thing. I want you to drill this     into that idiot Vassago's head. [09:30] ---     Huh? [09:31] ---     Since you can't do anything     that requires administrator privileges, [09:34] ---     it won't be possible to reset your account, either. [09:37] ---     In other words, if you and Vassago die over there,     you can never use those superuser accounts again. [09:43] ---     So the next time you log in, it will be as grunts. [09:46] ---     Right, I understand. [09:48] ---     What's the JSDF doing? [09:50] ---     Nothing at the moment. [09:52] ---     It doesn't seem like they realized you dove in yet. [09:55] ---     Good. All right, I'm signing off. [09:58] ---     Let's hope the next communication     will be after we've captured ALICE. [10:02] ---     Roger. I'm counting on you. [10:07] ---     That bastard Critter. [10:10] ---     Listen, Bro, would it be okay     if I swing by downtown to... No, I guess not. [10:16] ---     Just hold back for a while. [10:18] ---     Once the operation's over,     I'll let you have a whole night. [10:21] ---     Roger that.     So no murder and women for now, huh? [10:24] ---     In that case, I'm just going to hit the sack. [10:35] ---     What are you doing? [10:38] ---     I shall be keeping you company tonight, sir. [10:50] ---     On whose order? [10:52] ---     No. [10:53] ---     This is my duty. [10:56] ---     I see. [10:59] ---     Pardon me. [11:11] ---     Who ordered you to do this? [11:13] ---     This is also my own choice. [11:17] ---     Then who's your commanding officer? [11:20] ---     I don't have one. [11:23] ---     Why did you try to kill me? [11:25] ---     Were you offered money?     Were you promised status? [11:29] ---     It's for the greater good! [11:32] ---     If war breaks out now, [11:34] ---     it will set history back one hundred...     no, two hundred years! [11:37] ---     We cannot revert to an era of oppression     for the powerless! [12:12] ---     This is... just like what happened that day! [13:23] ---     Right now, I'm looking at Alicia's soul. [13:26] ---     And I'm also seeing what Alicia's soul is seeing. [13:39] ---     This soul... I want to see more     of the vision that this soul is showing me! [14:00] ---     I love you. [14:04] ---     My lord. [14:06] ---     Magnificent. What a magnificent experience! [14:12] ---     The Lightcube housing this woman's Fluctlight     is connected to my own Fluctlight through the STL. [14:20] ---     Did a fragment of the quantum data reverse course     through its circuits? [14:25] ---     No, who cares about that? [14:30] ---     Ever since Alicia,     I've experimented with so many people, [14:34] ---     but just now, I was finally able     to experience that phenomenon again. [14:40] ---     Even a woman like this yielded that much. [14:43] ---     Meaning that the perfected version, ALICE,     will surely... [14:47] ---     ALICE, your soul... will be so sweet! SIGN    November 2, 380 HE [15:13] ---     Your Majesty, preparations for battle are complete. [15:16] ---     Just give the order,     and we can launch the assault anytime. [15:27] ---     The life of the Eastern Gate, [15:29] ---     which has divided the Human Empire     and the land of darkness since the time of creation, [15:33] ---     is now about to expire. [15:35] ---     The five tribes of the forces of darkness are all excited     about a major incursion into the Human Empire. [15:41] ---     But the order of the Integrity Knights     protecting the Human Empire are all formidable. [15:46] ---     If we try to push through with superior numbers,     we'll be worn down eventually, [15:50] ---     but by the time that last unit falls,     I can't imagine how much damage we'll have suffered. [15:55] ---     And that will lead to a power imbalance     among the five tribes. [15:59] ---     The Council of Ten will be powerless, [16:02] ---     and our equal treaty among the five tribes     will have no meaning. [16:05] ---     If that happens, it will be the Age of Iron and Blood     all over again. We must avoid that at all costs. [16:11] ---     We must make peace. [16:16] ---     Integrity Knight Commander Bercouli. [16:20] ---     That man, if no one else,     will surely agree to our request for peace. [16:24] ---     Therefore, I must kill Emperor Vecta,     who seeks war. [16:30] ---     By the way, there was an intruder     in my sleeping quarters last night. [16:35] ---     Who had a dagger hidden in their hair. [16:39] ---     I don't intend to condemn the person     who sent that assassin. [16:45] ---     There's nothing wrong with using your power     to gain even greater power. [16:50] ---     Should you want to take my head,     feel free to attack me from behind any time. [16:55] ---     Of course, that's only if you understand that     you'll pay the appropriate price for such a gamble. [17:02] ---     For example, such as this... [17:27] ---     Li... pia... [17:32] ---     We must make peace. [17:35] ---     Although thinking this way is hardly admirable     for a resident of the land of darkness. [17:41] ---     You may be right. [17:43] ---     But I admire you for it. [17:54] ---     That's why I fell in love with you. [18:23] ---     You were just injected with a poison so potent, [18:26] ---     it can kill even a colossal land dragon     with a life of over 30,000 in an hour. [18:33] ---     With your stamina and total life,     I'd say it'll be another two or three minutes. [18:52] ---     Lipia. [18:54] ---     I won't let you stop me! [20:05] ---     Nothing. [20:07] ---     There's nothing here. [20:09] ---     Does this man... not know life? [20:13] ---     A man who knows nothing of the radiance of life,     of the soul, or of love. [20:19] ---     That's why he seeks other's souls. [20:23] ---     This man cannot be killed with a murderous sword. [20:28] ---     Because this man's soul is alive,     and yet dead at the same time. [20:36] ---     I'm sorry, Lipia. [20:48] ---     The troops who lost their general are to be     immediately taken over by the next in command. [20:54] ---     We will begin our assault as planned,     one hour from now. [21:07] ---     All hail His Majesty, the Emperor! SIGN    November 2, 380 HE The Eastern Gate [22:53] ---     So that's... the Eastern Gate. [22:57] ---     Stop, Amayori. [23:03] ---     "Destroyed... at the last... stage?" [23:32] ---     We're out of time! [23:36] ---     Next time: "The Night Before Battle." E5 - The Night Before Battle 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.) [00:26] Eldrie     That's... [00:38] Eldrie     Mentor! [00:41] Eldrie     I always believed in you! [00:52] Eldrie     Lady Alice... SIGN    The Night Before Battle [02:29] Alice     I just looked at the Eastern Gate. [02:32] Alice     There's not much time before the gate's destroyed     and the enemy pushes through. [02:37] Eldrie     The enemy army has about 50,000 troops.     We have 3,000. [02:41] Eldrie     We have to give them what training we can. [02:45] Alice     Where are the other Integrity Knights? [02:47] Alice     From above, I could only see seven outside. [02:53] Eldrie     That's everyone. [02:55] Alice     That's ridiculous! [02:57] Alice     There should be 31 members of the order,     including me! [03:00] Eldrie     Surely you're aware, Lady Alice. [03:02] Eldrie     That Prime Senator Chudelkin     had been used a retuning art [03:06] Eldrie     on knights who showed symptoms     of memory issues. [03:09] Eldrie     Ten of those knights have yet to awaken     from that art. [03:14] Eldrie     At this time, 21 knights are awake. [03:17] Eldrie     Four are watching over the Cathedral     and the capital, [03:20] Eldrie     and four are patrolling the End Mountains. [03:24] Alice     That leaves thirteen. [03:27] Eldrie     Our forces are already stretched too thin. [03:30] Eldrie     And yet, Lady Alice... [03:33] Eldrie     Do you intend to shield that young man     while you fight? [03:38] Alice     Of course I do. [03:41] Alice     Because I swore to protect him. [03:43] Eldrie     You mustn't, Mentor! [03:44] Eldrie     Should you encumber yourself     with such deadweight in battle, [03:47] Eldrie     not only will it diminish the power of your sword,     it could expose you to danger yourself! [03:55] Bercouli     Well, don't get so worked up, Eldrie. [03:59] Bercouli     Yo, little one. [04:00] Bercouli     I'm relieved to see     you look better than I expected. [04:03] Bercouli     Have your cheeks filled in a little? [04:05] Alice     Uncle. [04:08] Alice     It's been a long time. [04:13] Eldrie     Commander— [04:19] Alice     Uncle. [04:22] Alice     Is he going to kill Kirito? [04:26] Bercouli     It's all right, little one. [04:38] Alice     U-Uncle... [04:40] Bercouli     Little one, did you just see that? [04:43] Alice     Yes. It was only for an instant,     but I definitely saw the flash of a sword. [04:47] Bercouli     I launched an Incarnate Sword,     or rather, a dagger at that young man. [04:52] Bercouli     If it had hit,     it would've sliced some skin off his cheek. [04:56] Alice     If it had... hit? Which means... [04:59] Bercouli     That's right. He stopped it. [05:02] Bercouli     With his own willpower. [05:09] Bercouli     It doesn't look like the young man's mind is here. [05:12] Bercouli     But he's not dead. [05:14] Bercouli     Listen. [05:15] Bercouli     The boy wasn't protecting himself,     but you, little one. [05:20] Bercouli     So he'll be back one day.     That's what I think. [05:24] Bercouli     Probably when you need him the most. [05:37] Bercouli     So you see, Eldrie. [05:40] Bercouli     We can look after one young man. [05:52] Alice     All right. Wait a moment, okay? [06:08] Alice     Kirito. [06:10] Alice     Even though your heart has been lost     since that battle, [06:16] Alice     you still tried to protect me     from Uncle's sword technique. [06:20] Alice     What do you think of me? [06:24] Alice     What do I think of Kirito? [06:28] Alice     No. I'm only a created being. [06:32] Alice     Who continues to occupy Alice Zuberg's body. [06:35] Alice     A puppet who exists to fight. [06:37] Alice     I'm not allowed the luxury of feeling anything     other than the intent to fight. [06:43] Alice     But maybe... [06:46] Alice     it's because I've been suppressing my feelings     that you can't hear my voice. [06:55] Alice     If I were to unleash all of my willpower     at this moment, [06:59] Alice     would you respond? [07:08] Tiese     U-Um... [07:10] Tiese     W-We've brought your dinner, Lady Knight. [07:14] Alice     Thank you. I appreciate it. [07:17] Ronie     U-Um, it's bread and something to drink. [07:20] Alice     You don't have to be afraid. [07:23] Alice     Are you two from the North Centoria     Imperial Swordcraft Academy? [07:27] Tiese     Yes! I'm Primary Trainee Tiese Schtrinen     of the Human Guardian Army Supply Corps. [07:33] Ronie     Primary Trainee Ronie Arabel, of the same. [07:37] Alice     You don't have to be so formal. [07:39] Alice     Here, I'm just another swordsman,     nothing more. [07:43] Alice     Please call me Alice. [07:47] Alice     What's the matter? [07:48] Tiese     O-Oh, it's nothing. [07:50] Tiese     It's just that you seem so different     from when we met you at the academy. [07:55] Alice     You... think so? [07:57] Alice     Anyway, is there something you wanted? [08:01] Tiese     Yes. [08:04] Tiese     Um, Lady Kni— Lady Alice, we heard     that you arrived with a dark-haired young man. [08:11] Ronie     And we were wondering     if he might be someone we know. [08:16] Ronie     So we thought... [08:17] Alice     Oh, yeah. That's right. [08:19] Alice     You two were friends with Kirito     at the academy, weren't you? [08:23] Ronie     So it is Kirito-senpai! [08:25] Tiese     Then Eugeo-senpai must... [08:28] Alice     This might be too harsh for you to bear. [08:33] Alice     But I have faith,     that as Kirito's, as well as Eugeo's juniors, [08:39] Alice     you're surely capable of accepting it. [09:27] Tiese     I just... heard... [09:29] Tiese     Eugeo-senpai's voice. [09:32] Tiese     He said, "Don't cry. I'll always be here." [09:45] Alice     Did you two have feelings for Kirito and Eugeo— [09:48] Ronie     That's not it! I... I'm... [09:52] Tiese     Lady Alice, you know the Taboo     Kirito-senpai and Eugeo-senpai violated, don't you? [09:58] Alice     Yes. I was told they killed another student. [10:04] Tiese     How about what led them to break that Taboo? [10:09] Alice     No, not that much. [10:12] Tiese     Kirito-senpai and Eugeo-senpai     raised their swords to save us. [10:18] Tiese     If only we'd been a little wiser [10:21] Tiese     they wouldn't have fought the Church     to change the law, and no one would've died. [10:27] Tiese     We've committed an irreparable crime! [10:32] Tiese     That's why... [10:34] Tiese     no matter what happens, we can't ever... [10:38] Tiese     ...admit we're in love with them! [10:49] Alice     No, you're wrong about that. [10:51] Alice     You've committed no crime. [10:53] Ronie     Lady Alice, you... [10:55] Ronie     You're an esteemed Integrity Knight,     Lady Alice, so you can't understand! [10:58] Ronie     Our bodies were played with,     and our pride has been tainted by sin! [11:04] Alice     The body is nothing more     than a vessel for your heart. [11:07] Alice     The heart... the soul is the only thing     that truly exists. [11:12] Alice     And what determines the nature of your soul... [11:14] Alice     is you alone. [11:18] Alice     I know I can do it. [11:27] Alice     Just like how Kirito showed me. [11:44] Alice     You see? [11:46] Alice     Your body and appearance     merely follow your heart. [11:50] Alice     Your heart can't be tainted by anyone. [11:52] Alice     I was born in a village in the hinterlands,     and I should've grown up to be like this. [11:58] Alice     But when I was eleven,     I was taken away as a criminal, [12:02] Alice     my memories were erased by an art technique     and I became an Integrity Knight. [12:06] Alice     There were times when I cursed such a fate. [12:08] Alice     But... [12:09] Alice     Kirito taught me that there was something     that I could do... that I should do. [12:15] Alice     And that's why I'll never hesitate again. [12:17] Alice     I've decided to accept myself as I am     and move on. [12:24] Alice     I'm sure there's a wide, long, and straight path     meant only for you, too. [12:44] Bercouli     Yo. [12:46] Alice     Uncle. Good morning. [12:50] Bercouli     About where we're going to put that young man. [12:53] Bercouli     If you want, I can ask the rearguard unit— [12:55] Alice     No. [12:56] Alice     It's fine. [12:57] Alice     I met his former pages from the academy, [13:01] Alice     and asked them to look after him     once the battle begins. [13:04] Bercouli     Oh? That's good to hear.     So how is that black-haired boy? [13:08] Bercouli     Did he react in any way,     coming into contact with people from his past? [13:14] Bercouli     I see. [13:15] Bercouli     To be honest, I can't help but feel that     he'll be the one to set the course of the coming battle. [13:21] Alice     What? [13:22] Bercouli     Even if he had help from you and his partner, [13:25] Bercouli     defeating the prime senator     and the pontifex was an incredible feat. [13:29] Bercouli     I'm not sure if I'd be a match     for the intensity of his willpower. [13:34] Alice     That can't be. [13:36] Bercouli     When our willpower clashed yesterday,     I definitely felt it. [13:40] Bercouli     That boy has the same amount as,     or even more experience in actual combat than me. [13:45] Alice     What do you mean by actual combat? [13:49] Bercouli     Just what I said. A fight for life. [13:54] Bercouli     The Taboo Index prohibits any battles to the death. [13:58] Bercouli     So where did that boy gain that kind of experience? [14:00] Alice     Uncle, Kirito's actually— [14:02] Fanatio     My lord. [14:04] Fanatio     It's almost time for the war council. [14:07] Alice     Lady Fanatio. [14:16] Alice     Lady Fanatio... with makeup on? [14:19] Fanatio     It's been a long time, Alice. [14:21] Fanatio     I'm glad you're well. [14:23] Alice     She sounds... feminine? [14:25] Alice     I-It's been a long time. [14:27] Fanatio     Hey, Alice, I hear you brought     that black-haired boy with you. [14:31] Alice     Uh, yes. [14:32] Fanatio     I see. [14:33] Fanatio     Then could I see him briefly     after the war council? [14:37] Alice     Why? [14:38] Fanatio     I just want to thank him. [14:41] Alice     Thank him? [14:41] Fanatio     Yes. [14:42] Fanatio     For fighting and defeating me. [14:46] Fanatio     In all my years as an Integrity Knight,     that boy is the only one [14:50] Fanatio     who fought me all-out,     even though he knew I was a woman. [14:54] Alice     What do you mean...? [14:57] Fanatio     Whenever a man fights me,     there's always a slight difference in his swordplay. [15:02] Fanatio     When I realized that,     I hid my face with a helmet [15:05] Fanatio     and mastered the art of continuous attacks     to prevent opponents from getting close. [15:09] Fanatio     But that was only because     I was self-conscious about my own gender. [15:14] Fanatio     That boy saw right through me,     and didn't hold back as he crossed swords with me. [15:19] Fanatio     During my battle with him,     I unleashed all of my sword skills and art techniques, [15:24] Fanatio     and when it was over,     all my trivial obsessions had vanished. [15:29] Fanatio     See? It's no wonder     I want to thank that boy, right? [15:33] Fanatio     Not to mention, I'm also a little annoyed. [15:35] Fanatio     Because when he saw my exposed face,     he didn't find any womanliness in me. [15:40] Fanatio     So I thought I'd try a few things...     and maybe if I do this or that, he might wake up. [15:47] Alice     I am grateful for your kind words,     but he's resting in his tent right now. [15:51] Alice     I shall pass on your regards to him later. [15:54] Fanatio     Oh, my. I need your permission to see the boy? [15:58] Fanatio     Whenever you asked to meet with the commander     while he was on duty, [16:02] Fanatio     I don't think I ever refused you     due to my personal feelings. [16:05] Alice     Surely I don't need your permission to see Uncle. [16:10] Alice     First of all, if you wished     to be beaten up by a male knight, [16:14] Alice     shouldn't you have just asked Uncle to do so? [16:17] Fanatio     Oh, but he's exempt. [16:19] Fanatio     Since he's the most powerful swordsman     in the world, [16:21] Fanatio     of course he would go easy on everyone. [16:24] Alice     Oh, is that right? [16:26] Alice     Whenever he trained with me, Uncle was always     drenched with sweat from going all-out. [16:33] Fanatio Alice     - My lord, is that true?     - Uncle, it's all your fault for— [16:36] Bercouli     Hey! It's time to start the war council. [16:43] Fanatio     For the last four months,     we've considered all kinds of strategies, [16:47] Fanatio     but have concluded that it will be difficult     to repulse an all-out attack at our current strength. [16:53] Fanatio     On our side of the End Mountains, [16:55] Fanatio     there's nothing but grassland and rocks     for 10 kilors in all directions. [16:59] Fanatio     If they force their way in this far,     then we'll be surrounded and massacred by the enemy. [17:05] Fanatio     Therefore, we... [17:07] Fanatio     ...have no choice but to fight in this narrow ravine,     that's 100-mel wide and 1,000 mel long. [17:13] Fanatio     We'll set up a defensive position here, [17:14] Fanatio     and relentlessly repel the enemy's advances,     and strike them down. [17:18] Fanatio     This will be our basic strategy     throughout this operation. [17:20] Fanatio     Does anyone have any thoughts so far? [17:24] Eldrie     The enemy forces include ogre units     equipped with longbows, [17:27] Eldrie     as well as the even more dangerous     order of the dark mages. [17:31] Eldrie     What are we going to do     about their long-range attacks? [17:34] Fanatio     It will be a risky gamble, but... [17:39] Fanatio     There's no sunlight in that ravine,     even during the day, [17:42] Fanatio     and not a single blade of grass on the ground. [17:44] Fanatio     In other words, spatial resources are sparse there. [17:48] Fanatio     If we can consume every last bit of it     before the battle starts, [17:51] Fanatio     in theory, the enemy will be unable     to launch any powerful art techniques. [17:55] Fanatio     Needless to say, the same is true for us. [17:58] Fanatio     However, we only have 100 or so     sacred arts wielders on our side. [18:02] Fanatio     Should we find ourselves exchanging art techniques,     the enemy will be sure to consume far more resources. [18:08] Deusolbert     I see. I believe you're right, Vice Commander. [18:11] Deusolbert     But if the resources are exhausted, [18:14] Deusolbert     won't we be unable     to restore the life of the wounded? [18:17] Fanatio     That's why I said it was a gamble. [18:20] Fanatio     We've brought all of our high-level reagents     and healing potions with us. [18:24] Fanatio     If we restrict all art techniques to healing arts, [18:26] Fanatio     and use our medicines to assist,     the reagents should last for at least three days. [18:31] Alice     There's one more problem. [18:33] Alice     Lady Fanatio. [18:35] Alice     No matter how sparse Solus     and Terraria's blessings may be, [18:38] Alice     there must be a vast amount of resources     in that ravine that have built up over the years. [18:44] Alice     Who would be able to deplete that power     in the short time we have before the battle? [18:50] Fanatio     No, there is someone.     Just one who is capable of that. [18:54] Alice     Just one? [18:55] Fanatio     That would be you, Alice Synthesis Thirty. [18:59] Fanatio     Perhaps you haven't realized, [19:01] Fanatio     but your power has surpassed that     of any Integrity Knight. [19:05] Fanatio     I'm sure you're capable of wielding it now. [19:08] Fanatio     The true sacred power     that can split the heavens and rupture the earth. [19:13] Alice     All right, please look after Kirito for me, will you? [19:16] Tiese     Yes, you can count on us. [19:18] Ronie     Lady Alice, we promise to protect Kirito,     no matter what. [19:25] Alice     Kirito, this could be our last goodbye. [19:32] Alice     I'll do my best, as well. [19:33] Alice     I'm going to burn every last drop     of the life that you gave me. [19:37] Alice     So if I should fall,     and call your name with the last of my strength, [19:42] Alice     will you stand up     and draw that sword for me? [19:45] Alice     If you're awake, it won't matter if the enemy     has thousands, or even tens of thousands. [19:49] Alice     Make a miracle happen again     and protect everybody. [19:53] Alice     After all, you... [20:01] Alice     After all, you defeated Administrator. [20:06] Alice     You're the most powerful swordsman of all. [20:11] Eldrie     Lady Alice. [20:15] Eldrie     Let's head out now. [20:18] Alice     Eldrie? [20:21] Eldrie     What is it? [20:23] Alice     You've served me well until now. [20:27] Alice     I was truly blessed to have you by my side. [20:32] Alice     You didn't choose a senior male knight     like Sir Deusolbert. [20:35] Alice     You wished to be trained by an amateur like me     because you were concerned about my heart. [20:41] Eldrie     Not at all! [20:42] Eldrie     I would never be so insolent. [20:44] Eldrie     It was just because I was so in awe     of your splendid sword skills. [20:50] Alice     Thanks to your support,     I was able to walk this dangerous path until today. [20:56] Alice     Thank you. [21:00] Eldrie     Lady Alice. [21:01] Eldrie     Why are you speaking in the past tense? [21:04] Eldrie     Why would you imply     that your path is about to end here? [21:09] Eldrie     I... I still haven't learned enough from you! [21:13] Eldrie     My sword, my arts...     I'm still nowhere near your level! [21:17] Eldrie     I need you to continue training and guiding me,     forever and ever... [21:22] Alice     Integrity Knight Eldrie Synthesis Thirty-One! [21:26] Eldrie     Yes... [21:27] Alice     Here are my final orders as your mentor. [21:31] Alice     Make sure you survive.     Live to see the advent of peace. [21:34] Alice     And then, take them back. [21:37] Alice     Your true life and your loved one. SIGN    November 7, 380 HE The Eastern Gate [23:36] Alice     Next time: "Battle of the Knights." E6 - Battle of the Knights 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.) SIGN    Chief of the Mountain Goblins Kosogi SIGN    Chief of the Flatland Goblins Shibori SIGN    Chief of the Orcs Lilpilin SIGN    Chief of the Giants Sigurosig SIGN    Chief of the Ogres Furgr SIGN    Tenth Champion of the Pugilists Guild Iskahn SIGN    Chancellor of the Dark Mages Guild Dee Eye Ell SIGN    Dark Knight Vassago SIGN    Dark God Vecta SIGN    First Unit, Right Flank Integrity Knight Deusolbert Synthesis Seven SIGN    First Unit, Center Integrity Knight Fanatio Synthesis Two SIGN    First Unit, Left Flank Integrity Knight Eldrie Synthesis Thirty-One SIGN    Second Unit, Right Flank Integrity Knight Sheyta Synthesis Twelve SIGN    Second Unit, Right Flank Integrity Knight Renly Synthesis Twenty-Seven SIGN    Second Unit, Center Integrity Knight Bercouli Synthesis One SIGN    Integrity Knight Alice Synthesis Thirty SIGN    November 7, 380 HE The Eastern Gate [01:32] ---     The final load test, huh? [01:34] ---     This puts even Hollywood movies to shame! [01:37] ---     Maybe we should grab this video technology     instead of the AI, bro. [01:42] ---     All we have to do is start a VFX studio     and we'd immediately be billionaires! [01:47] ---     Sorry, but the visuals we're seeing now     can't be written to any media. [01:52] ---     Since the things in this world     aren't made up of polygons. [01:55] ---     It's an extravagant show that can only be seen     by those connected to the STL. [02:12] ---     Soldiers of the land of darkness! [02:15] ---     The time you have long awaited is nigh! [02:18] ---     Kill all living things! [02:20] ---     Pillage all that you can! [02:23] ---     Lay waste to this land! [02:33] ---     First group! Begin the assault! SIGN    Dark Territory Army First Group Flatland Goblin Unit [02:40] ---     Kill them! Kill them! SIGN    Dark Territory Army First Group Giant Unit [02:47] ---     Crush them! SIGN    Dark Territory Army First Group Mountain Goblin Unit [02:53] ---     Charge! SIGN    Dark Territory Army Rear Guard SIGN    Human Guardian Army First Unit, Center [03:16] ---     First unit, draw your swords! [03:18] ---     Prepare for battle! [03:22] ---     Monk unit, prepare your healing arts and incantations! [03:27] ---     System Call. Generate Luminous Element. SIGN    Human Guardian Army First Unit, Right Flank [03:32] ---     They're coming. [03:35] ---     You cursed dwellers of the darkness. SIGN    Human Guardian Army First Unit, Left Flank [03:38] ---     We'll show you what we're made of! SIGN    Human Guardian Army Second Unit, Right Flank SIGN    Human Guardian Army Second Unit, Left Flank SIGN    Human Guardian Army Second Unit, Center SIGN    Human Guardian Army The skies above [04:05] ---     It's begun. [04:14] ---     I shall... do what I must. SIGN    Battle of the Knights SIGN    Human Guardian Army First Unit, Right Flank [06:12] ---     Wake up, dear. [06:18] ---     It's morning. [06:21] ---     The one memory from my past     that I have left. [06:26] ---     I don't even know when it occurred. But... [06:31] ---     in order to protect the world     in which she lived with me... [06:39] ---     Enhance Armament! [07:01] ---     I am Integrity Knight Deusolbert Synthesis Seven! [07:04] ---     Those who stand before me,     you shall burn so not even your bones remain! SIGN    Human Guardian Army First Unit, Center [07:59] ---     First, we're going to restore the decimated     Order of the Integrity Knights. [08:02] ---     Next, we'll rebuild the Imperial Knights     of the four empires. [08:06] ---     They'll need to be retrained.     Since there's not nearly enough Integrity Knights. [08:12] ---     I'm sure some of you are unhappy about this, [08:14] ---     but right now,     saving the people is our top priority. [08:17] ---     I ask that you lend me your strength. [08:21] ---     My lord, I shall follow you wherever you go. [08:31] ---     Found him. [08:33] ---     Enhance Armament! [08:36] ---     Pierce... O Light! SIGN    Human Empire Army Second Unit, Right Flank [09:00] ---     Oh, it's started, huh? [09:03] ---     It has. [09:04] ---     It looks like Uncle Deusolbert is doing his best. [09:07] ---     The vice commander seems to be doing well, too. [09:10] ---     But... [09:11] ---     The left flank doesn't look so good, does it? [09:16] ---     The first unit's Eldrie is definitely skillful,     but as a knight, he's still a novice. [09:22] ---     And behind him, there's Renlicchi,     who isn't very dependable. [09:26] ---     The Supply Corps is behind the left flank, isn't it? [09:30] ---     Along with that rebel, Kirito, right? [09:41] ---     Everyone! Stay together and follow my lead! SIGN    Human Guardian Army First Unit, Left Flank [09:49] ---     Don't let a single one get past us! [09:52] ---     Engage the enemy! [09:53] ---     Sir! [09:59] ---     What's that? [10:00] ---     Now! Throw them! [10:10] ---     This is— [10:15] ---     Everyone! Run! [10:20] ---     - I won't let—     - Wait! [10:21] ---     If we swing our swords now,     we'll end up hitting each other! [10:26] ---     We have to let Sir Renly in the second unit     behind us know what's happening! SIGN    Human Guardian Army Second Unit, Center [10:38] ---     It seems there's been a disaster     on the front lines! [10:40] ---     The Integrity Knight... Where is Sir Renly? [10:45] ---     The thing is... [10:46] ---     he's nowhere to be found! SIGN    Human Guardian Army First Unit, Right Flank [11:07] ---     Everyone! Kill that archer! [11:10] ---     Surround him, carve him up,     and pummel him into oblivion! [11:26] ---     Protect Sir Knight! [11:28] ---     Don't let their blades touch him! [11:30] ---     Sorry. I'm counting on you! [11:32] ---     Leave this to us! [12:15] ---     To think that a mere human     would cause such fear in me. [12:21] ---     It can't be. [12:23] ---     It can't be. [12:25] ---     It can't be. It can't be. [12:27] ---     It can't be. It can't be. It can't be. [12:29] ---     Kill. Kill. [12:31] ---     Kill. Kill. Ki— [12:47] ---     Kill! Ki— [12:56] ---     I can't move! [13:01] ---     Why? [13:02] ---     Kill human! [13:15] ---     My lord... [13:17] ---     Lady Fanatio! [13:21] ---     Dakira? [13:53] ---     Dakira! [14:02] ---     Dakira! [14:04] ---     Don't die! [14:08] ---     I'll see to your wounds right now! [14:15] ---     Lady... Fanatio. [14:19] ---     I shall... [14:22] ---     adore you... [14:30] ---     forev... [14:32] ---     ...er. [14:43] ---     We must protect Lady Fanatio! [14:51] ---     I won't forgive you! [15:24] ---     Kill human! [15:28] ---     Return to the bowels of the earth! [16:03] ---     First unit, center, advance! [16:06] ---     Push the enemy back! SIGN    Human Guardian Army First Unit, Right Flank [16:25] ---     So this is what war is. [16:30] ---     How long has it been since the battle began? [16:42] ---     Not yet? No order to retreat yet? [16:50] ---     All right, then. [16:52] ---     So you've finally run out of arrows, huh? [17:06] ---     Are you one of the dark empire's Council of Ten?     A goblin chief? [17:11] ---     That's right.     I'm the chief of the flatland goblins, Lord Shibori! [17:18] ---     I am Integrity Knight Deusolbert Synthesis Seven. [17:22] ---     Whoa! Like I care about some Ium's name! [17:27] ---     You're just meat to me! [17:29] ---     The annoying piece of meat attached to the head     I'm about to take! [17:33] ---     All right, everyone, get him! [17:37] ---     How absurd! [17:50] ---     Four left. [18:13] ---     Sir Knight! [18:47] ---     O Flames! [19:05] ---     Burn to ash! SIGN    Human Guardian Army Second Unit, Center [19:40] ---     Reporting. [19:41] ---     Lady Fanatio faced the giant chief, [19:44] ---     and Sir Deusolbert faced the flatland goblin chief, [19:46] ---     and they've defeated them both. [19:49] ---     I see. [19:51] ---     That said, we are still overwhelmingly outnumbered     by the enemy forces. [19:56] ---     It's only a matter of time     before the battle lines for each unit collapse. [20:00] ---     What about the enemy's aerial forces? [20:03] ---     So far, there's no sign     of their flying dragons or minions. [20:58] ---     It's all right. SIGN    Human Guardian Army Supply Corps Supply Storage Tents [23:36] ---     Next time: Stigma of the Disqualified. E7 - Stigma of the Disqualified 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.) SIGN    Human Guardian Army Supply Corps [00:25] ---     Why are the goblins this far back? [00:29] ---     Zel, there are more than we thought! [00:32] ---     There might be too many     for us to push back on our own! [00:35] ---     Why isn't Renlicchi defending the area ahead     like he's supposed to? [00:48] ---     I knew it. [00:49] ---     That coward. SIGN    Stigma of the Disqualified SIGN    Human Guardian Army Supply Storage Tents [02:32] ---     Get up. You have to go back to your position. [02:36] ---     No. [02:37] ---     Even if I were there, I'd only be in the way. [02:42] ---     Renly. [02:49] ---     You... [02:52] ---     ...seem to be broken. [02:58] ---     Broken? [02:59] ---     You're a failure! [03:02] ---     A defective knight! [03:04] ---     Renly, it seems I have no choice     but to punish you to cryostasis. [03:09] ---     After all, despite being chosen     as master of those Double-Winged Blades, [03:13] ---     you've never managed to achieve     the Perfect Weapon Control art with them. [03:17] ---     As a knight, you're lacking something crucial. [03:23] ---     Good night, Renly. [03:27] ---     For Her Eminence to say good night to you...     What a lucky knight you are! [03:32] ---     I'm so jealous! [03:40] ---     A failure. [03:43] ---     I'm— [03:49] ---     It doesn't matter whether I exist or not. [03:54] ---     What about here? [03:55] ---     Yes, this tent looks safe. [04:00] ---     Let's hide him in the back     and guard the entrance. [04:10] ---     It's dark, so be careful. [04:12] ---     Is someone there? [04:18] ---     I'm not the enemy. [04:20] ---     I apologize for startling you. [04:22] ---     S-Sir Knight! [04:25] ---     Forgive our rudeness! [04:26] ---     No, it's my fault for scaring you. [04:29] ---     And beside, I'm not... [04:32] ---     ...an Integrity Knight anymore. [04:35] ---     I ran away. [04:38] ---     The unit that I was supposed to command     must be in a panic now. [04:43] ---     I'm sure there have been some deaths, too. [04:45] ---     And yet, I can't bring myself to leave this place, [04:48] ---     so how can I call myself a knight? [04:53] ---     We haven't introduced ourselves yet. [04:54] ---     I'm Primary Trainee Ronie Arabel     with the Supply Corps, [04:59] ---     and this is Primary Trainee Tiese Schtrinen. [05:02] ---     And this is... [05:05] ---     Elite Disciple Kirito. [05:08] ---     Kirito? [05:10] ---     The one who defeated the pontifex? [05:13] ---     Sir Knight, forgive me if I'm being forward, [05:18] ---     but would you be so kind as to help us out? [05:21] ---     No matter what... No matter what,     we must keep Kirito-senpai safe. [05:30] ---     To be honest, defeating even a single goblin     is beyond our abilities. [05:36] ---     But that's our mission right now. [05:39] ---     To protect him, entrusted to us     by Lady Alice, at all costs. [05:48] ---     No way! They're here already? [05:54] ---     There's smoke! [05:57] ---     Tiese, are the tents on fire? [05:59] ---     No, it's just some kind of strange smoke wafting in. [06:03] ---     No, wait. [06:05] ---     There are a lot of people     coming out of the smoke! [06:22] ---     A goblin? [06:25] ---     I found some white Ium girls. [06:28] ---     What a haul for me. [06:34] ---     Tiese... [06:54] ---     I'm going to win today... [06:56] ---     Renly! [06:57] ---     Me, too! [07:07] ---     I have you now! [07:33] ---     Renly... [07:39] ---     S-Stay back! Or else! [07:44] ---     - You look tasty.     - If you come any closer... [07:47] ---     I'll slash you! [08:02] ---     Are you... [08:04] ---     Are you trying to save them? [08:08] ---     Even though you can't stand or draw your sword,     not to mention you can't even speak! [08:14] ---     And yet... I'm... [08:25] ---     Renly... [08:30] ---     I want you to become a great knight. [08:35] ---     Do it for me. [09:13] ---     Sir Knight! [09:14] ---     Thank you... very much! You saved us! [09:30] ---     I want you two to stay here and protect Kirito. [09:33] ---     - R-Right!     - R-Right! [09:43] ---     My name is Renly! [09:45] ---     Integrity Knight Renly Synthesis Twenty-Seven! [09:49] ---     If it's my head you want,     be ready to lay down your lives for it! [09:53] ---     It's the captain's head! [10:05] ---     I can do this. [10:07] ---     If I can hold out just a little longer, [10:09] ---     reinforcements should arrive from the front lines,     where the smokescreen's thinned out. [10:28] ---     Are you the captain? [10:29] ---     Yeah. I'm the chief of the mountain goblins, Kosogi. [10:36] ---     You've killed quite a number of them, haven't you? [10:39] ---     Who would've thought     there'd be an Integrity Knight this far back? [10:43] ---     Really, my guess was wrong! [10:47] ---     This is where your war ends! [11:01] ---     The look on your face says,     "But you're just a goblin!" boy. [11:05] ---     But this is what I have to say about it. [11:10] ---     "You call yourself an esteemed knight?" [11:13] ---     A single Integrity Knight is a match for a thousand.     That's what I was told. [11:18] ---     But it looks like that's not the case for you, huh? [11:21] ---     That's why you've been hiding     all the way back here. [11:25] ---     Am I right? [11:27] ---     You seem to be broken. [11:30] ---     Am I a failure, after all? [11:34] ---     Even if I am... [11:38] ---     Yeah, that's right. As a knight, I'm a failure. [11:42] ---     Even so, don't get the wrong idea. [11:45] ---     I'm the one who's defective, not these! [12:06] ---     Take flight... Double Wings! [12:12] ---     You can try as many times as you like,     but it's futile! [12:15] ---     Release... [12:18] ---     Recollection! [12:28] ---     So beautiful. [12:36] ---     I said it's futile! [13:05] ---     Renlicchi? [13:13] ---     Someone's a bit more knightly now. [13:16] ---     I guess we didn't have to come to your rescue.     We wanted to take credit for that... [13:21] ---     But we did cut off a lot more heads than you. [13:28] ---     Sir Knight, please give your orders. [13:35] ---     We have to make sure     that Tiese, Ronie and Kirito are safe. [13:38] ---     You don't have to worry about that. [13:40] ---     We just had those three join the Supply Corps. [13:45] ---     What about the infiltrating enemies? [13:47] ---     We wiped them all out. [13:50] ---     Then I'll be rejoining my unit.     You two should do the same. [13:54] ---     Yes, sir. [13:55] ---     Understood. [14:05] ---     Thank you. SIGN    Dark Territory Army Second Group [14:15] ---     Lord Sigurosig, Lord Shibori,     and Lord Kosogi have all been killed in battle. [14:21] ---     Damn, so useless! [14:23] ---     Just a bunch of dim-witted demi-humans, after all! [14:26] ---     Were you able to pinpoint     the Integrity Knights' position? [14:29] ---     We've already located     the three we spotted on the front lines. [14:33] ---     We found two more in the rear,     but it'll take some time to get a fix on them. [14:38] ---     Still only five? [14:40] ---     Or are there only a few of them to start with? [14:44] ---     Still, whatever it takes,     we must slaughter those five without fail. [14:49] ---     Okay, release the minions!     My command is... [14:52] ---     "Fly for 700 mels, [14:54] ---     descend to the ground, [14:56] ---     and then, unlimited annihilation." [14:58] ---     The demi-human unit on the front lines     would get caught up in the fray at that distance. [15:03] ---     I don't care. [15:04] ---     Yes, ma'am. How many do you wish? [15:07] ---     Currently, we have all 800     of the hatched minions on site. [15:12] ---     Let's see... SIGN    Dark Territory Army Dark Knights Brigade [15:17] ---     All 800 of them. [15:28] ---     They're here. SIGN    Human Guardian Army Second Unit, Center SIGN    Eastern Gate Ruins The skies above [15:57] ---     Time-Splitting Sword! [16:01] ---     Air Slash! SIGN    Human Guardian Army The skies above [16:25] ---     That was the Time-Splitting Sword     under the Perfect Weapon Control art. [16:29] ---     Uncle made his move, I see. [16:45] ---     How can that be? [16:47] ---     No one told me that     the enemy had a mage unit of that power! [16:50] ---     I-I'm not sure... what happened. [16:58] ---     The enemy's flying dragons     haven't appeared yet, correct? [17:01] ---     Correct. [17:02] ---     As of now, not a single dragon has been sighted     in the skies above the battlefield. [17:07] ---     Which means... [17:10] ---     That must be it. [17:11] ---     That was the Integrity Knights' secret weapon,     Perfect Weapon Control art. [17:17] ---     Still... [17:19] ---     who knew it was this... [17:22] ---     But using their weapons in that manner     should consume a massive amount of life. [17:27] ---     They couldn't keep up a barrage... [17:30] ---     Chancellor, we're pinpointed the position     of the two Integrity Knights in the rear. [17:35] ---     We now have all five in our sights. [17:39] ---     Good. [17:42] ---     I am calm. [17:44] ---     Now is the time to seize my first glory. [17:52] ---     Ogre archers brigade and dark mages brigade!     All hands, advance! [17:57] ---     Once you've entered the ravine,     begin the wide-range incineration projectiles incantation! SIGN    Eastern Gate Ruins Dark Territory Side Rear [18:19] ---     Mage unit, prepare to recite     the wide-range incineration projectiles incantation! [18:23] ---     Spotters, begin the incantation for homing in     on the enemy Integrity Knights' coordinates! [18:29] ---     Ogre unit, prepare to fire your bows! [18:49] ---     Why? [18:51] ---     Why is it that not only the humans of the Human Empire,     but also the souls of the demi-humans, [18:56] ---     are generating a sacred power     that's so warm and pure? [19:01] ---     If the people of the Human Empire and the monsters     of the land of darkness have essentially the same souls... [19:10] ---     If the only difference is whether you were born     on one side of the mountains or the other... [19:16] ---     Then why are they... are we fighting? [19:23] ---     Kirito... as long as you're safe... [19:29] ---     No, this is my duty. [19:32] ---     My responsibility as the one     who turned her sword on the pontifex, [19:34] ---     and undermined the authority     of the Axiom Church. [19:41] ---     They're here! [19:43] ---     On my own, I'm no match for the capacity     of thousands of dark mages to maintain elements. [19:49] ---     Not only that, but merely converting sacred power     into Thermal or Cryogenic Elements [19:53] ---     wouldn't be a potent enough sacred art     to deplete the spatial resources in the ravine. [19:58] ---     But... [20:01] ---     If I were to trap Luminous Elements inside a mirror     and reflect them infinitely... [20:11] ---     System Call! Generate Thermal Element! [20:27] ---     System Call! Generate Thermal Element! [20:34] ---     We're unable to generate any Thermal Elements! [20:36] ---     At this rate, it will be impossible     to activate wide-range incineration projectiles! [20:41] ---     Why aren't the spells activating? [20:44] ---     U-Unit Captain... could it be     that all of the spatial dark power has been depleted? [20:49] ---     That's not possible!     Don't hear all those screams? [20:53] ---     Can't you tell how many humans     and demi-humans have perished! [20:56] ---     So where did all of those lives disappear to? [21:03] ---     The burden of the sin of taking countless lives     for the sake of one, [21:07] ---     I shall carry it on my shoulders. [21:12] ---     Bloom, my flowers! [21:33] ---     Burst Element. [23:36] ---     Next time: Blood and Life. E8 - Blood and Life 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.) [00:02] ---     Burst Element. [00:11] ---     Wh-What's that? [00:25] ---     Due to a drought of spatial dark power     of unknown origin, [00:29] ---     our wide-range incineration projectiles     failed to activate. [00:31] ---     Immediately afterwards,     a large-scale attack by the enemy [00:35] ---     destroyed 90% of the demi-human unit, [00:37] ---     70% of the ogre archer unit,     and over 30% of the dark mage unit. [00:43] ---     What do you mean, a drought of unknown origin? [00:46] ---     That ridiculously massive formal art is what absorbed     every drop of spatial dark power in the ravine! [00:52] ---     But that's impossible. [00:54] ---     An art of that scale, not even I... [00:57] ---     So who was responsible? SIGN    Blood and Life [02:47] ---     Welcome back. You did well. [02:54] ---     The enemy has retreated. [02:55] ---     You brought us this victory. [02:58] ---     Lady Fanatio, the battle isn't over yet. [03:03] ---     We must use healing arts to consume the sacred power     that formal art generated so the enemy can't reuse it. [03:10] ---     After all, their main forces, the dark knights     and the pugilists guild are still untouched. [03:17] ---     Everyone who can move,     take the wounded and fall back! [03:20] ---     Monk unit, focus on healing the wounded     until all spatial power is depleted! [03:24] ---     And watch for any movement by the enemy! [03:27] ---     I'm going to report to the Knight Commander. [03:30] ---     Can I leave things here to you? [03:37] ---     You did well, too, Amayori. [03:40] ---     Go back to your bed and eat your fill. [03:51] ---     Mentor? [03:58] ---     Eldrie! [03:59] ---     You're not injured, are you? [04:00] ---     Right. I haven't sustained any major wounds. [04:04] ---     But I should have perished in battle. [04:07] ---     What are you saying? [04:09] ---     Your duty is to lead the guards     until the battle is over. [04:14] ---     I failed to carry out my duty. [04:20] ---     Not only was my camp breached by the goblins, [04:23] ---     their chief was brought down by Sir Renly. [04:26] ---     How shameful is that? [04:29] ---     I betrayed your expectations of me. [04:34] ---     To think I had presumed to seek her heart...     her love. It's beyond laughable! [04:41] ---     I have no right to call myself your disciple! [04:45] ---     You... You did well. [04:49] ---     I, the guard unit, as well as all the people     of the Human Empire need you. [04:55] ---     Why are you being so harsh on yourself? [04:58] ---     Need? For my strength? [05:02] ---     Or... [05:21] ---     Your life must almost be depleted. [05:25] ---     So why are you standing there unarmed? [05:28] ---     I'm the chief of the ogres, Furgr. [05:31] ---     The chief of the ogres? [05:33] ---     A member of the land of darkness's Council of Ten? [05:35] ---     I saw. [05:37] ---     That light art... it was you who unleashed it. [05:42] ---     That power, that appearance...     it's you, the Priestess of Light. [05:47] ---     If I take you back with me, this war will end. [05:50] ---     The ogres can return to the grasslands. [05:53] ---     What are you talking about? [05:55] ---     Priestess of Light? This war will end? [05:58] ---     Curse you! You lowly beast,     how dare you spout such drivel! [06:07] ---     M-Mentor! [06:09] ---     Why? [06:11] ---     I am indeed the Priestess of Light. [06:14] ---     Tell me, where will you take me? [06:17] ---     Who is it that seeks me? [06:21] ---     Emperor Vecta. [06:24] ---     The emperor only wants the Priestess of Light. [06:27] ---     He'll grant any wish to the one     who captures and delivers the priestess. [06:32] ---     The ogres will return to the grasslands. [06:34] ---     Raise horses, hunt birds, and live. [06:38] ---     You don't resent me? [06:41] ---     It was I who massacred your people. [06:44] ---     The strong carry a burden     as heavy as they are strong. [06:48] ---     I also shoulder the burden of chief. [06:51] ---     That's why I'm going to capture you, [06:54] ---     and take you with me! [07:24] ---     This soul, at least, can fly to the grasslands. [07:35] ---     Emperor... Vecta. [07:41] ---     So you're saying the reason your strategy failed     and a thousand dark mages perished [07:45] ---     was because the enemy absorbed and depleted     the spatial dark power before us, is that right? [07:51] ---     Yes! [07:53] ---     That's correct, Your Majesty. [07:56] ---     I wasn't informed that, even with the pontifex gone,     the enemy still had a mage of that caliber. [08:02] ---     Is there no way to replenish that dark power? [08:05] ---     Unfortunately, sir. [08:07] ---     In order to replenish enough spatial dark power     to annihilate the enemy, [08:11] ---     we'd need ample amounts of rich land and sunlight,     but both are absent from the battlefield. [08:17] ---     I see. [08:19] ---     But from what I see, there's no grass or trees in this land,     and the sun seems to have already set. [08:24] ---     What power source were you going to use     to attempt to cast this large-scale spell? [08:30] ---     Well, the blood spilled by both the demi-humans     and enemy soldiers, and their expired lives [08:35] ---     became dark power and had filled the air. [08:45] ---     Blood and life, huh? [08:53] ---     Dee Eye Ell. Would 3,000 be sufficient? [08:57] ---     What? [09:09] ---     That would be enough, Your Majesty. [09:24] ---     Priestess of Light? [09:28] ---     Yes. I don't recall ever seeing such a name     in any of the history books, [09:32] ---     but there's no doubt that     it's what the enemy commander desires. [09:38] ---     Commander... the Dark God Vecta, huh? [09:42] ---     I find it hard to believe.     A god has been resurrected. [09:46] ---     Little one. Let's assume that Dark God Vecta     has descended to the Dark Territory, [09:51] ---     that he's seeking the Priestess of Light,     and that this priestess is you. [09:57] ---     The question is,     how will that affect the current battle situation? [10:02] ---     There's no question that the five tribes     of the land of darkness are after the Human Empire. [10:06] ---     But if Vecta's target is the Priestess of Light... [10:11] ---     Uncle. I shall breach the enemy lines alone,     and head to the edge of the Dark Territory. [10:16] ---     If it's the Priestess of Light     that the enemy commander seeks, [10:19] ---     then he'll definitely pursue me     with a considerable force. [10:23] ---     Once enough distance has split them, please counterattack     and annihilate the remaining enemy forces. [10:29] ---     Not to mention,     the World End's Altar is in the Dark Territory. [10:33] ---     All right. As soon as this transmission ends,     I'm going to return the FLA rate to 1,000. [10:38] ---     So take Alice and head to the World End's Altar! [10:41] ---     What do you mean, head to— [10:42] ---     Listen! Once you exit the Eastern Gate,     the Altar's due south— [10:46] ---     If I go there, perhaps... [10:51] ---     Fine, then. [10:52] ---     But you're taking a third of our troops with you. [10:56] ---     But... [10:57] ---     I can't have you spare a third of your men! [11:00] ---     The enemy still has more than 30,000 troops left. [11:04] ---     I don't think that many would come after you     if you're the sole decoy. [11:09] ---     Only if a big enough number fled together     would it work to split them up. [11:14] ---     You do have a point, but... [11:16] ---     Also, I have one more condition. [11:19] ---     What's that? [11:21] ---     I'll be joining the raid unit. SIGN    Dark Territory Orc Tribe's Camp [11:30] ---     Orc Chief Lilpilin. [11:32] ---     You're to offer 3,000 sacrifices     to be the foundation of the dark mages' attack art. [11:39] ---     Th-That's insane! [11:41] ---     We all came here to fight! [11:44] ---     Not to pay for your failure with our lives! [11:48] ---     This is an imperial order     from the emperor himself. [11:51] ---     Chief. [11:53] ---     We have no choice     but to obey the emperor's orders. [11:56] ---     Lenju. [11:58] ---     I and 3,000 of my troops     will gladly give up our lives. [12:03] ---     For the emperor and for our tribe. [12:08] ---     Lil. [12:09] ---     I believe. [12:11] ---     That the souls of not just humans,     but of orcs will be sent to the heavens after they die. [12:16] ---     Let's meet again there someday. [12:20] ---     I'm so sorry, Len. [12:23] ---     Forgive me. I'm so sorry. [12:26] ---     Gather 3,000 of your troops in close formation     100 mels before the ravine within five minutes. [12:33] ---     That is all! [12:48] ---     All right, let's head out! [13:02] ---     Eldrie. [13:06] ---     Our goal as the raid unit is to split the enemy forces     and destroy the individuals. [13:10] ---     After we've passed through the Eastern Gate, [13:12] ---     the guard unit, the monk unit and the Supply Corps     are to head south immediately. [13:17] ---     If there's favorable terrain,     deploy the troops and get into position. [13:21] ---     Until then, we four elite knights     will act as a diversion. [13:32] ---     We're going to defend this location with our lives.     Everyone, return to your positions! [13:34] ---     Everyone, return to your positions! [13:52] ---     System Call. [13:54] ---     Transfer Human Unit Durability. Area to Self. [13:58] ---     Generate Umbral Element. [14:00] ---     Form Element, Worm Shape. [14:20] ---     Long live the orcs! Glory to the orcs! [14:35] ---     Lenju! [14:48] ---     Damned humans... damned humans! [14:54] ---     Curse those damned humans! [15:07] ---     This sound... is it group chanting of a formal art? [15:11] ---     Impossible! There's not enough sacred power     left in this area to cast a large-scale formal art! [15:18] ---     Those bastards! What have they done? [15:26] ---     What power! [15:29] ---     Ah, how magnificent! [15:31] ---     This devastating spatial dark power. [15:40] ---     Madam Chancellor, there are Integrity Knights     approaching ahead. [15:44] ---     This deathworm curse attack     can't be blocked by swords or armor. [15:49] ---     You damned Integrity Knights...     you'll see what we can do! [15:53] ---     Don't rush! Let them get close enough! [15:57] ---     Not yet. [15:58] ---     Not yet. [16:02] ---     Now! Fire! [16:08] ---     Get close and lure them this way! [16:12] ---     Pull up! [16:19] ---     No... [16:20] ---     Little one!     It won't work! Not that move! [16:30] ---     Eldrie? [16:31] ---     Go! [16:37] ---     No! Eldrie! [16:38] ---     Divine serpent of ancient times!     If you claim to be the king of the snakes, [16:42] ---     then let's see you devour that horde     of mere worms completely! [16:51] ---     Release Recollection! [17:02] ---     This way! You vile insects! [17:46] ---     Not yet! I can't fall just yet! [17:58] ---     Lady Alice... [18:05] ---     Eldrie! [18:23] ---     Eldrie! [18:40] ---     Eldrie! Your eyes... open your eyes! [18:44] ---     I won't allow it!     You're not going to leave me like this! [18:50] ---     Mentor... are you safe? [18:53] ---     Yes. Yes, I am safe, thanks to you! [18:58] ---     Didn't I tell you that I needed you? [19:02] ---     Lady Alice, there are more...     far more people who need you. [19:10] ---     I was such a selfish person...     to think I could keep you all to myself. [19:18] ---     I'll give you whatever you wish for!     So come back! [19:22] ---     You're my disciple, aren't you? [19:24] ---     I already have more than enough. [19:29] ---     Eldrie! Eldrie! [19:36] ---     Don't cry... [19:41] ---     Mo... ther. [20:07] ---     Eldrie. [20:15] ---     After all the havoc you've wreaked...     don't think you're not going to pay! [20:21] ---     Amayori. Takiguri. [20:23] ---     Charge at full speed. [20:31] ---     It can't be! Impossible! [20:33] ---     To extinguish the deathworm curse, [20:35] ---     whose priority level should allow it to devour     the Integrity Knights and the ground troops... [20:40] ---     Just what kind of art did they use? [20:46] ---     Retreat! All hands, retreat! [20:50] ---     You're not getting away! Fire! [21:03] ---     Enhance Armament! [21:14] ---     Shit! Damn! I'm not going to die! [21:18] ---     Not in a place like this! [21:20] ---     I'm going to be empress of the world! [21:27] ---     L-Lady Dee! [21:28] ---     What are you— P-Please stop... [21:32] ---     System Call! [21:40] ---     My name is Alice!     Integrity Knight Alice Synthesis Thirty! [21:45] ---     Proxy of the three gods who protect the Human Empire,     the Priestess of Light! [21:50] ---     All those who stand before me,     brace for my holy authority [21:54] ---     to vanquish every last one of you! [21:59] ---     Alice. [22:03] ---     Alicia. [23:36] ---     Next time: Sword and Fist. E9 - Sword and Fist 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.) [00:04] Alice     My name is Alice!     Integrity Knight Alice Synthesis Thirty! [00:10] Alice     Proxy of the three gods who protect the Human Empire,     the Priestess of Light! [00:15] Alice     All those who stand before me,     brace for my holy authority [00:18] Alice     to vanquish every last one of you! [00:23] Gabriel     Alice. [00:27] Gabriel     Alicia. [00:31] Gabriel     This time... This time I have to capture her! [00:36] Gabriel     I have to seize the Lightcube     where that girl's Fluctlight is stored, [00:41] Gabriel     and savor it to my heart's content. [00:45] Vecta     All troops, prepare to move! [00:48] Vecta     With the pugilists guild in the lead, followed by     the dark mages guild and the supply corps, head south! [00:55] Vecta     Capture that knight,     the Priestess of Light, unscathed! SIGN    Sword and Fist [02:55] Bercouli     The Dark God Vecta sure seems obsessed with you. [03:01] Bercouli     He's planning to come after you     with his entire army. [03:04] Alice     I suppose we should be happy about that. [03:07] Alice     It's better than being ignored, at least. [03:11] Bercouli     So about our strategy going forward. [03:13] Bercouli     The raid unit and I will keep leading the enemy away,     and reduce their force's numbers. [03:18] Bercouli     Does that sound right? [03:20] Alice     Yes. We've already annihilated half     of the invading forces, [03:24] Alice     which leaves only the enemy's main force     of the dark knights and the pugilists. [03:27] Alice     We'll wear them down to a certain point,     and if we can defeat the Dark God Vecta, [03:32] Alice     it's highly likely that the remaining enemies     will be open to a truce. [03:37] Bercouli     The problem is, who will be leading the enemy     when that happens? [03:43] Bercouli     If only that Shasta brat were alive. [03:46] Alice     Uncle, you think the dark general is already dead? [03:50] Bercouli     Yeah. I can't detect him in the main enemy force. [03:54] Bercouli     I did have a feeling that maybe... [04:02] Renly     Allow me to report, my lord Knight Commander. [04:05] Renly     There'll be no problem using the designated spot     in the south for our ambush. [04:08] Bercouli     All right. Thanks for checking. [04:10] Bercouli     Have the units prepare to move out. [04:14] Bercouli     Your dragon must be exhausted. [04:17] Bercouli     Be sure to give it plenty of food and water. [04:20] Renly     Yes, sir! [04:25] Alice     Uncle? [04:27] Bercouli     Oh, it's just that... [04:28] Bercouli     Robbing people of their memories,     and freezing their life to create Integrity Knights... [04:33] Bercouli     I agree the Synthesis Ritual shouldn't be allowed. [04:38] Bercouli     But it'll be a shame not to have young fellows like him     joining the order anymore, you know? [04:45] Alice     I don't believe that     having your memory altered and your life frozen [04:51] Alice     is the only way     to become an Integrity Knight, Uncle. [04:56] Alice     Even if none of us are left standing, our souls... [05:01] Alice     our purpose will be inherited     by those who come after us. [05:05] Alice     That's what I believe. [05:20] Alice     Something's coming. [05:25] Bercouli     That has to be the pugilists. [05:28] Bercouli     They're going to be a handful. [05:30] Bercouli     They'll gladly take injuries from a bare fist,     but they absolutely refuse to be slashed with a sword. [05:37] Alice     What? Refuse? [05:38] Bercouli     The more training those pugilists undergo, [05:42] Bercouli     the more they're convinced     "a blade is nothing to be afraid of." [05:45] Bercouli     That becomes their willpower, [05:47] Bercouli     and they literally harden their physical bodies     to deflect any blade. [05:52] Bercouli     Either way, we'll need to prepare ourselves     to defend against them. [05:59] Sheyta     I shall go. [06:17] Iskahn     Pretty soon, I'll get to fight an Integrity Knight...     someone powerful! [06:31] Iskahn     Who the hell are you? What are you doing there? [06:40] Sheyta     I'm here... to keep you from advancing. [06:46] Iskahn     You couldn't even stop one brat. [06:49] Iskahn     Or wait... are you a knight     who can only cast arts? [06:55] Sheyta     I'm not skilled in the formal arts. [06:59] Iskahn     Whatever. [07:01] Iskahn     Yotte, fight her. [07:02] Yotte     You got it! [07:09] Sheyta     Only one? [07:10] Yotte     That's what I'm saying, you beanpole! [07:13] Yotte     Shut up and draw your sword! [07:24] Iskahn     What the hell is that? [07:29] Yotte     Don't mess with me! [07:53] Administrator     I'm told that you always keep to yourself. [07:57] Administrator     Why is that? [08:01] Administrator     You don't care for other people? Or... [08:05] Administrator     are you afraid that you'll end up slashing them? [08:10] Administrator     Your desire to slash is written all over your face. [08:14] Administrator     You'd like to slash everything in sight. [08:18] Administrator     It's like you're cursed with a murderous impulse. [08:22] Administrator     Oh, not that I'm scolding you. [08:26] Administrator     And besides, I'm sure this is quite good news for you. [08:32] Administrator     You brought this back from your last     reconnaissance mission of the Dark Territory. [08:39] Administrator     This flower has absorbed massive amounts     of the spatial resources generated on the battlefield. [08:44] Administrator     I'm going to turn it into your Divine Object. [08:47] Administrator     A sword with the highest priority     that can slash anything. [09:04] Administrator     This sword is a manifestation     of the curse carved into your soul. [09:10] Administrator     A curse known as "murderous impulse," created by     the distortion of your inherited characteristic parameters. [09:17] Administrator     Slash... slash... slash on and on. [09:20] Administrator     Only at the end of that blood-smeared path     will you find the key to breaking your curse. [09:26] Administrator     At least, you might. [09:44] Alice     What a savage style of fighting. [09:47] Alice     That said, for how violent her attacks are,     I'm not detecting a murderous impulse from Lady Sheyta. [09:53] Alice     Not even hostility. [09:55] Bercouli     Don't think about it. [09:57] Bercouli     I've known her for over a hundred years,     and I still have no idea what she's thinking. [10:02] Bercouli     Not a clue. [10:03] Bercouli     It's fine if we leave this to her. [10:06] Bercouli     The enemy's main force will catch up soon. [10:10] Bercouli     We have to get ready for their attack. [10:14] Alice     Yes, sir. [10:27] Messenger     The units are in position. [10:29] Renly     Okay. [10:31] Renly     According to the knight commander,     the pugilists are vulnerable to the sacred arts. [10:36] Renly     There might not be enough spatial resources     on the empty grasslands, [10:40] Renly     but since there's some growth here, [10:43] Renly     the monks should have enough sacred power     to launch a concerted attack. [10:47] Renly     And then if we can use our five dragons     to burn the confused enemy forces... [10:55] Renly     That reminds me, where's the Supply Corps? [10:56] Messenger     Sir. [10:58] Messenger     They're standing by at a distance from the front lines,     so as not to get caught in the battle. [11:02] Renly     Got it. Thank you. SIGN    Dark Territory Shrubland Human Army Supply Corps SIGN    1 hour before the raid unit advanced [11:29] Vassago     Hey, bro! [11:30] Vassago     Isn't it about time we stop delegating     and wreak a little havoc ourselves? [11:35] Vecta     Then you go and wreak some havoc first. [11:39] Vecta     Let's see... [11:43] Vecta     Stand by in these woods. [11:45] Vassago     So if I stay there, something fun will happen? [11:49] Vecta     Go and have fun. PK-ing, that is. [12:00] Vassago     Five down. [12:14] Iskahn     Don't get so... [12:18] Iskahn     ...full of yourself, dammit! [12:26] Iskahn     To my fists... [12:28] Iskahn     your armor is like paper! [13:01] Iskahn     Damn you, woman,     your appearance is totally misleading, huh? [13:06] Sheyta     I'm... older than you. [13:11] Iskahn     Well, of course you are. [13:13] Iskahn     You Integrity Knights are monsters     that don't age for decades, right? [13:18] Iskahn     So should I call you grandma instead? [13:23] Sheyta     I'll allow it. [13:25] Sheyta     Because you're remarkably hard. [13:28] Sheyta     I can barely find any places to slash. [13:32] Iskahn     What are you talking about? [13:33] Iskahn     Still, I guess all those rumors about the Integrity Knights     being crazy powerful like demons were true. [13:39] Iskahn     Just look what you did to my comrades. [13:49] Iskahn     Damn you, you're holding back, aren't you? [13:53] Iskahn     Treating us like we're your training dummies...     That's unforgivable. [14:00] Iskahn     No matter what, I'm going to crush you! [14:28] Iskahn     Here I come! [14:42] Iskahn     Don't think that the only move     a pugilist has is punching! [14:49] Iskahn     Take that! [15:09] Iskahn     You're starting to look like a real fighter now. [15:13] Iskahn     But you don't have nearly enough muscles. [15:16] Iskahn     Eat and train more, woman. [15:21] Sheyta     You, too. Just now, you became a bit softer. [15:27] Iskahn     What the hell did you say?     I'm not going easy on you anymore. [15:31] Iskahn     I'm going to show you what's it like     when I go all-out! [15:34] Iskahn     So you go all-out, too! [15:37] Iskahn     And would you stop looking so sleepy? [15:46] Sheyta     Well, that's the spirit... then. [15:50] Iskahn     Yeah, that's the spirit. [16:27] Iskahn     I've never fought anyone like her before. [16:29] Iskahn     Seriously, she's getting me fired up! [16:45] Sheyta     I wonder why I'm doing this? [16:49] Sheyta     This pugilist's attack... [16:52] Sheyta     I was startled to see him display willpower     worthy of an elite knight, [16:55] Sheyta     but he seemed soft everywhere     except his arms. [16:58] Sheyta     Just cut off his head and finish it.     That's what I should do. But... [17:04] Sheyta     It's unbelievably hard. Will I be able to slash it? [17:08] Sheyta     This is fun. [17:12] Iskahn     What the hell? You couldn't look more frail,     and you're a well-bred lady from the Human Empire. [17:17] Iskahn     But you're the same as me after all! [17:20] Iskahn     No good, huh?     I'm getting overpowered here, too? [17:24] Iskahn     Nothing I can do. [17:25] Iskahn     Well, this isn't a bad way to die. [17:37] Iskahn     Dampa! What the hell are you doing? [17:40] Dampa     Time's up, Champion.     The main force has caught up to us. [17:47] Iskahn     Woman! Don't think this means you've won! [17:53] Sheyta     Calling me "woman"... [17:56] Sheyta     I want you to stop. [17:57] Iskahn     Listen! [17:58] Iskahn     First of all, how are you going to     get out of a situation like thi— [18:08] Iskahn     You little... [18:10] Iskahn     Hey! At least tell me your name     before you run off! [18:14] Sheyta     I'm not running off. I am... [18:19] Sheyta     Sheyta Synthesis Twelve. [18:41] Vassago     That's right. Keep coming straight this way. [18:56] Vassago     Hey, baby. How'd you spot me? [18:59] Ronie     My senpai taught me not to rely on my eyes,     but to sense everything. [19:04] Vassago     S-Senpai, did you say? [19:08] Ronie     Enemy attack! Enemy attack! [19:22] Vassago     You guys... time to work! [19:34] Renly     The enemy's behind us? [19:36] Renly     Dozens of them? [19:38] Renly     This is bad! If they burn our supplies,     it would immobilize the whole army. [19:42] Renly     Not to mention, those three are behind us. [19:45] Renly     I should call for backup. But if we move the raid unit now,     it'll give away our strategy to the enemy. [19:50] Renly     No, our ambush has already     been compromised, right? [19:53] Renly     Then we should send the entire force south— [19:55] Bercouli     Who would've thought they figured out     our plan to head south, and placed soldiers here. [20:02] Renly     My lord Knight Commander! [20:05] Bercouli     Renly. [20:06] Bercouli     Give the order to retreat. [20:08] Bercouli     Little one, rush over and help the Supply Corps. [20:12] Bercouli     I'll hold off the enemy coming from the north. [20:14] Renly     Yes, sir! [20:16] Alice     You say you'll hold them off... [20:17] Alice     but Uncle, the enemy pugilist guild     numbers close to 5,000. [20:22] Bercouli     Well, I'll find a way. Now get going! [20:26] Alice     Uncle. Good luck. [20:40] Tiese     Ronie! [20:45] Vassago     This is it! This feeling! [20:48] Vassago     The pleasure from playing with someone's life,     their bonds, with the tip of your sword! [20:53] Vassago     No wonder I can't give up player killing! [21:08] Ronie     Lady... Stacia. [21:22] Scout     Wh-What's going on? The ground! [21:47] Vassago     Are you kidding me? Hey, are you kidding me? [21:50] Vassago     That face. That hair. That presence. [21:55] Vassago     That has to be the KoB's... "Lightning Flash"! [23:36] Asuna     Next time: Stacia, the Goddess of Creation. E10 - Stacia, the Goddess of Creation 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.) SIGN    Monday, July 6, 2026 5:10 PM [00:16] Natsuki     Are you ready? [00:18] Asuna     Yes. [00:19] Asuna     Anytime you're ready, please. [00:21] Higa     Ms. Asuna. [00:23] Higa     You'll be using the superuser account 01,     Stacia, the Goddess of Creation, 'kay? [00:29] Higa     Although this account gives you admin rights     to run the unlimited landscape alteration command, [00:36] Higa     since there's so much data being transferred     between the STL and the Main Visualizer, [00:42] Higa     it can seriously overload your Fluctlight, 'kay? [00:45] Higa     So please try not to alter the landscape recklessly. [00:49] Higa     If you feel a headache starting while using the command,     stop doing it right away, 'kay? [00:55] Asuna     Okay. [00:56] Aki     Ms. Yuuki. I'm counting on you     to take care of Kirito. [01:00] Asuna     Of course. SIGN    Dark Territory Shrubland Human Army Supply Corps SIGN    Stacia, the Goddess of Creation [03:01] Asuna     So this is the side effect of landscape alteration. [03:05] Asuna     Where? Where are you, Kirito? [03:13] Tiese     Lady Stacia? [03:16] Tiese     Are you... a god? [03:21] Asuna     No. I'm sorry. I'm not a god. [03:25] Ronie     But... But you just performed a miracle     and saved my life! [03:31] Ronie     You've saved the guards, the monks     and Kirito-senpai, as well. [03:37] Asuna     I... [03:38] Asuna     I've come here just to see him... to see Kirito. [03:44] Asuna     Please... [03:45] Asuna     Where is he? [03:47] Asuna     Let me see him! [03:49] Asuna     Please take me to Kirito! [03:55] Tiese/Ronie     - Right.     - Right. [03:56] Tiese/Ronie     - This way.     - This way. [04:14] Asuna     Kirito. [04:31] Asuna     Kirito, it's all right. That's enough. [04:47] Asuna     Thank you.     You've been protecting Kirito, haven't you? [04:53] Ronie     Um... if you're not Lady Stacia,     then who are you? [04:58] Asuna     My name is Asuna. [05:01] Asuna     I'm a human being, just like you. [05:03] Asuna     Just like Kirito,     I've come from the outside world. [05:06] Asuna     In order to fulfill the same goal. [05:10] Tiese/Ronie     - The same world as Kirito-senpai?     - The same world as Kirito-senpai? [05:13] Ronie     D-Do you mean the Divine Realm? [05:17] Ronie     The Celestial Realm where the three goddesses of creation,     the gods of the elements, and the angels live? [05:23] Asuna     Not that. Although it is a world     that exists outside of this one. [05:28] Asuna     I'm sorry. I can't really describe it in one word. [05:32] Asuna     I'd like to explain it to the people in command here,     so could you take me to them? [05:37] Ronie     Y-Yes. Understood. Please come this way. [05:46] Asuna     It's all right. Everything's all right now, Kirito. [05:51] Asuna     Just leave the rest to me. [06:06] Tiese     L-Lady Knight! Please stop! [06:09] Ronie     She's not the enemy! Lady Alice— [06:12] Asuna     Alice? [06:13] Alice     Who are you? [06:15] Alice     Why did you go near Kirito? [06:18] Asuna     Why, you ask? [06:20] Asuna     Because Kirito belongs to me! [06:21] Alice     What are you talking about, you savage? [06:30] Bercouli     Now this is truly a magnificent sight to behold. [06:34] Bercouli     Two beautiful flowers bursting into bloom. [06:38] Bercouli     Man, it's glorious. [06:46] Alice     Why would you interrupt me? [06:48] Alice     Uncle, she must be an enemy spy. [06:51] Bercouli     I don't think so. [06:54] Bercouli     Because just as I was about to meet     my untimely demise in battle, [07:00] Bercouli     it was this young lady who saved my life. [07:04] Bercouli     I saw it. [07:09] Bercouli     So they're here. [07:22] Bercouli     A rainbow of light came down from the heavens, [07:25] Bercouli     and the earth split open 100 mel wide. [07:28] Bercouli     Even those pugilists were flustered     because they couldn't make the jump. [07:33] Bercouli     That we were this close     to being wiped out in one fell swoop [07:36] Bercouli     and this young lady saved us     is an undeniable fact. [07:41] Alice     Then are you saying     that this person isn't an enemy spy, [07:44] Alice     nor an immoral imposter dressed like     a divine entity depicted in holy art, [07:48] Alice     but rather the real goddess, Stacia? [07:52] Bercouli     I don't think that. [07:54] Bercouli     If this young lady were an actual god,     then she'd be scarier than the pontifex, wouldn't she? [07:59] Bercouli     She'd hurl someone rude enough to attack her     at first sight into the depths of the earth. [08:12] Asuna     Yes. As you say, I'm not a god. [08:17] Asuna     I'm a human, like all of you. [08:20] Asuna     But I do have some knowledge     of the situation you're in right now. [08:27] Bercouli     The rest of your story should be heard     by the other knights and guards, as well. [08:32] Bercouli     Let's talk about this over tea. [08:34] Alice     Very well. [08:36] Bercouli     Right, now that that's settled. [08:38] Bercouli     You young ladies over there! [08:41] Bercouli     Could you get us some hot tea,     and some liquor for me? [08:45] Bercouli     You should listen in, too. [08:48] Tiese/Ronie     - Yes, sir!     - Yes, sir! [08:56] Alice     I want to make one thing clear. [08:58] Alice     From now on, you are not to enter that carriage     without my permission. [09:02] Alice     As it is my duty to ensure Kirito's safety. [09:07] Asuna     You, too! Stop referring to my Kirito     in such a familiar way! [09:12] Alice     Did you say something? [09:15] Asuna     No, nothing. [09:23] Tiese     It looks like things are going to get intense, huh? [09:26] Tiese     Come on, we need to boil some water right away! [09:29] Tiese     The liquor jug's in that carriage over there, right?     Let's go, Ronie! [09:38] Ronie     He's my senpai... [09:44] Asuna     It's nice to meet you all. [09:46] Asuna     My name is Asuna. [09:48] Asuna     I've come here from the outside world. [09:51] Asuna     By "outside," I don't mean that this world     that you all live in, the Underworld, [09:56] Asuna     is psychically connected     to the real world I came from. [10:00] Asuna     They're totally separate worlds. [10:03] Asuna     And now, in a specific location in the real world,     two forces are fighting for control of the Underworld. [10:12] Asuna     I was sent from Rath, one of those forces. [10:16] Golgorosso     Then did you come to this world to rule over it? [10:20] Asuna     The opposite, actually.     My objective is to protect the Underworld. [10:25] Asuna     And the objective of the force opposing us     is to extract a single person from the Underworld, [10:32] Asuna     and then destroy this world completely. [10:36] Golgorosso     Destroy this world? [10:37] Guard A     That's ridiculous. [10:39] Guard B     In the first place, what's this "outside world"? [10:41] Bercouli     It's the same thing. [10:43] Bercouli     Outside the Human Empire lies the Dark Territory, [10:47] Bercouli     where a colossal force of tens of thousands     has been more than eager to invade us. [10:53] Bercouli     That's a fact that no one, including me,     has ever given any serious thought to. [10:58] Bercouli     So what if there's one more world     on the outside now? [11:02] Bercouli     It's not a big deal. [11:03] Bercouli     So this force that's intent on destroying this world,     who's the single person they want to seize? [11:14] Alice     M-Me? [11:17] Bercouli     I see. So that's what this     "Priestess of Light" is about, huh? [11:22] Asuna     There isn't much time left. [11:24] Asuna     The only way to prevent the Underworld's annihilation     is to take Alice to the real world with me. [11:31] Asuna     Once they know that Alice is no longer here,     the enemy should stop interfering with this world. [11:36] Alice     Y-You must be joking! [11:38] Alice     Run away? Me? [11:40] Alice     Abandon this world and everyone who lives here,     to go to this real world? [11:45] Alice     That will never happen!     I am an Integrity Knight! [11:48] Alice     Protecting the Human Empire     is my gravest and only duty! [11:51] Asuna     Then that's all the more reason. [11:53] Asuna     If the enemy, not the land of darkness,     but the invaders from the real world capture you, [12:00] Asuna     then everyone who lives in this world,     the land, the skies, everything will be erased! [12:06] Asuna     The enemy could attack this place     at any moment! [12:09] Bercouli     Whoa. About that,     your information's outdated, little Asuna. [12:14] Bercouli     It seems like these guys you call the enemy     are already here. [12:20] Bercouli     Now it all makes sense. [12:23] Bercouli     The Priestess of Light     and the Dark God Vecta, who's after her. [12:27] Bercouli     This god, Vecta, who's leading the enemy force right now,     must no doubt be a human from the real world like you. [12:34] Asuna     Dark God... [12:37] Asuna     My goodness. Then the superuser accounts     for the Dark Territory must not have been locked. [12:43] Renly     Um, m-may I ask something? [12:46] Renly     What exactly is the Priestess of Light, anyway? [12:50] Renly     And why do these invaders from the real world     want Lady Alice so badly? [12:56] Sheyta     Because she broke the Seal of the Right Eye. [12:59] Alice     Y-You knew about that, Lady Sheyta? But how? [13:03] Sheyta     Whenever I think about it,     my right eye hurts. [13:06] Sheyta     The hardest thing in the world,     the indestructible Central Cathedral. [13:11] Sheyta     If I could just slash the whole thing,     what fun that would be. [13:16] Bercouli     Well, I bet there are others here     who've experienced the same thing. [13:22] Bercouli     I referring to how the slightest doubt about     the pontifex's authority or the Axiom Church's system [13:27] Bercouli     triggers a flashing red light in your right eyeball,     along with a searing pain. [13:33] Bercouli     Normally, the pain is so severe     that you'd lose that thought, [13:38] Bercouli     but should those blasphemous thoughts continue,     the pain intensifies drastically, [13:42] Bercouli     and the right side of your vision turns red.     Until finally... [13:46] Alice     Your entire right eye explodes completely. [13:50] Renly     Then, Lady Alice... [13:54] Alice     I fought Prime Senator Chudelkin,     as well as the pontifex, Administrator. [14:00] Alice     In order to muster the resolve to do so,     I temporarily lost my right eye. [14:05] Alice     Come to think of it... [14:06] Alice     when I fought Administrator,     there was something about my right eye... [14:11] Alice     I believe it was Code 8... 7... [14:15] Alice     That's right! Code 871! [14:17] Alice     That's what the pontifex     called the Seal of the Right Eye. [14:21] Alice     She said it was Code 871,     imposed by "that person." [14:24] Alice     At the time, I didn't know what she meant. [14:27] Alice     But could this, too, be a word from the real world,     rather than an ancient sacred term? [14:31] Asuna     Code... 87... 1? [14:34] Asuna     That seal was put in place on the other side...     by someone from Rath? [14:38] Asuna     But no, it would only get in the way     of their objective. [14:43] Asuna     Rath's goal is to create an AI     with true intelligence. [14:48] Asuna     Mr. Kikuoka and Mr. Higa     created the Underworld for that purpose, [14:52] Asuna     and they've continued the simulation for centuries. [14:55] Asuna     Since Mr. Kikuoka deliberately created an environment     for the AIs to violate the Taboo Index, [15:00] Asuna     having a code to force them into obedience     would defeat the purpose of the experiment. [15:05] Asuna     No way! [15:06] Asuna     Is the Seal of the Right Eye a means of sabotage? [15:09] Asuna     Is it the enemy that's attacking us now? [15:12] Asuna     This is bad! There's a mole among the Rath staff! [15:16] Asuna     On this side of the bulkhead! [15:18] Asuna     I have to let Mr. Kikuoka on the outside     know right away. [15:21] Asuna     But how am I going to do that     if there are no system consoles nearby? [15:25] Asuna     Kirito! [15:29] Kirito     Asuna. [15:31] Kirito     Please... [15:36] Alice     Is something wrong? [15:37] Asuna     No. I'm fine. [15:39] Asuna     As Alice said, Code 871, the Seal of the Right Eye,     was set up by someone from the real world. [15:46] Asuna     Someone on the enemy side. [15:49] Bercouli     Isn't there any way to disable that code,     aside from blowing up the right eye? [15:54] Asuna     I don't think it's something     that can be disabled from inside the Underworld. [15:59] Bercouli     In other words,     this enemy you're talking about [16:02] Bercouli     wants to get their hands on someone     who broke the Seal of the Right Eye on their own. [16:07] Bercouli     Let me ask you something. [16:08] Bercouli     Do you real-world folks have the same seal? [16:11] Asuna     No. I have no such seal. [16:14] Asuna     Most likely, whether or not we're absolutely forced     to obey laws and commands [16:21] Asuna     is the one thing that sets apart     the real-worlders and the Underworlders. [16:25] Asuna     The enemy feared the one     who would break that seal in the Underworld. [16:29] Asuna     That the Priestess of Light, as they call her,     would appear, and then fall into the hands of others. [16:36] Asuna     That's because the Priestess of Light can very well     become extremely valuable in the real world. [16:42] Bercouli     That's what I can't understand. [16:44] Bercouli     If the only difference between us     and you real-worlders [16:49] Bercouli     is whether or not we have     the Seal of the Right Eye, [16:51] Bercouli     doesn't that make the Priestess of Light, in other words,     little Alice, an existence equal to a real-worlder? [16:57] Bercouli     Then why are they obsessed     with the Priestess of Light? [17:01] Bercouli     Whether it's the enemy or your people, [17:05] Bercouli     what exactly do they want little Alice to do     once she's been taken to the outside world? [17:09] Asuna     Well... [17:11] Asuna     I'm sorry. I can't tell you now. [17:14] Asuna     Because what I want is for Ms. Alice to see the real world     with her own eyes, and then decide for herself. [17:20] Asuna     It's not a divine nation in any way,     nor is it a utopia. [17:25] Asuna     Far from it. Compared to this world,     it's way uglier and dirtier. [17:31] Asuna     But that's not all there is. [17:34] Asuna     There are so many people there who want     to protect this world and be friends with you all. [17:38] Asuna     That's right, just like Kirito. [17:44] Alice     Very well. I won't ask you anything else for now. [17:47] Alice     However, we should first defeat     the enemy before us, [17:51] Alice     and establish peace with the Dark Territory. [17:54] Alice     The outside world can wait till afterwards. [17:56] Asuna     Right. [17:58] Asuna     Now that I know that     the Dark God Vecta is from the real world, [18:02] Asuna     it could be dangerous for you and me     to leave this unit by ourselves. [18:06] Asuna     I'm going to join you in this battle. [18:09] Asuna     Please let me take care of Vecta. [18:13] Bercouli     Sure, that would be a huge help, but can you do     that ground-splitting thing without limit? [18:20] Asuna     Unfortunately, I can probably only perform     large-scale land alterations once or twice more. [18:27] Alice     How can we rely on an outsider's help     to protect our own Human Empire? [18:33] Alice     It's our turn now to show what we can do. [18:35] Renly     Right... that's right! [18:37] Renly     Asuna's not a god.     Didn't she just say that she's a human like us? [18:42] Renly     So we should be able to fight     just as well as her! [18:46] Sheyta     I, too, would like to fight that pugilist again. [18:50] Golgorosso     The knights are absolutely right!     Let's do this ourselves! [18:55] Asuna     I'll protect this world that Kirito loved and lived in. [19:00] Asuna     From those mysterious attackers... [19:01] Asuna     and from Rath as well. [19:11] Alice     I figured you'd come. [19:21] Alice     Let's make a deal. [19:22] Alice     I'll let you see Kirito. [19:24] Alice     And I'll tell you everything I know. [19:27] Alice     In return, you need to tell me     everything you know about Kirito as well. [19:34] Asuna     That's fine! [19:35] Asuna     But it's a really long story. [19:38] Asuna     It might take more than one night. [19:40] Alice     How long have you spent with Kirito? [19:42] Asuna     Let's see. I fought as his partner for two years. [19:46] Asuna     And then we dated for a year and a half. [19:48] Asuna     During which, we lived together for two weeks. [19:53] Alice     I fought by his side for a full night. [19:57] Alice     After that, I cared for him day and night for six months     while living under the same roof! [20:03] Asuna     Is that so? [20:05] Ronie     Excuse me. [20:07] Ronie     Um, I-I cleaned Kirito-senpai's room     for about two months, [20:12] Ronie     and I also learned sword skills from him, [20:14] Ronie     not to mention that he treated me to honey pies     from the Prancing Deer Cafe more than once! [20:18] Ronie     Compared to you two,     I was with him for a much shorter time, [20:22] Ronie     but, um, I'd like to trade information, too. [20:27] Asuna     All right. You're one of us, then, Ms. Ronie! [20:33] Liena     This information exchange...     would you allow me to take part as well? [20:38] Asuna     I saw you in that meeting just now. [20:40] Liena     I am Norlangarth Imperial Knight Sortiliena Serlut. [20:46] Liena     I was going to wait until the battle was over, [20:49] Liena     but as I, too, have a close relationship with Kirito,     I couldn't stop myself from coming here. [20:55] Alice     And what kind of relationship would that be,     Chief Guard Serlut? [20:59] Liena     If you like, please call me Liena, Lady Knight. [21:03] Liena     At the Norlangarth Imperial Swordcraft Academy, [21:06] Liena     Kirito waited on me as my primary trainee page     for a full year. [21:12] Liena     In addition, I believe I was able to pass on     some of my sword skills to him. [21:19] Asuna     In that case, you must also     have plenty of information yourself! [21:23] Asuna     Please join us. [21:35] Alice     What's wrong? [21:37] Asuna     "Dual-wielding Kirito." [21:39] Asuna     That's what people called him on the other side. [21:42] Alice     Really? [21:49] Alice     Then why don't we start there? [23:36] Alice     Next time: Heartless Choice. E11 - Heartless Choice 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.) [00:03] ---     Have you ever had a premonition about death? [00:07] ---     A premonition about death? [00:10] ---     When I was less experienced, [00:12] ---     and either the previous dark general     or the one before him easily defeated me, [00:16] ---     I thought that might be it for me. [00:19] ---     But you brought back his head     quite some time ago. [00:23] ---     You haven't had any since? [00:27] ---     You know, I can't really remember. [00:29] ---     But why would you ask me that so unexpectedly? [00:32] ---     Surely Your Eminence is free of such sensations. [00:35] ---     You don't understand, do you, Bercouli? [00:38] ---     It's every day. Every day, I sense death. [00:43] ---     Every morning when I open my eyes... [00:45] ---     No, even in my dreams. [00:48] ---     And why is that?     Because I still don't control everything. [00:53] ---     Because I have enemies who are still alive. [00:55] ---     And because the possibility of a new enemy emerging     at some point in the future is always looming. [01:04] ---     Well, well... [01:06] ---     Being the pontifex certainly isn't easy, huh? [01:18] ---     Your Eminence... [01:19] ---     I think I finally understand     what you meant now. SIGN    Heartless Choice [03:05] ---     Here, Senpai. [03:18] ---     You look a bit healthier today, Kirito-senpai. [03:23] ---     And you have a good appetite! [03:27] ---     Perhaps sleeping beside four beauties     did him good! [03:45] ---     I see. [03:47] ---     The enemy from the real world     really has some unique strategies. [03:51] ---     Emperor Vecta is taking a risk. [04:04] ---     This is war. [04:07] ---     Unlike the outsider, little Asuna, this is no time     for us to feel sorry for the forces of darkness. [04:14] ---     We have to take this chance. [04:16] ---     Chance? [04:16] ---     That's right. [04:29] ---     Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! [04:42] ---     Have your people climb across ropes     cast over the chasm to reach the other side. [04:47] ---     I don't care if there are casualties. [04:51] ---     You're to enforce the tightrope walking     no matter what. [04:55] ---     They're dying in vain! [04:56] ---     Not for the five tribes of darkness's long-cherished goal,     the invasion of the Human Empire... [05:01] ---     but for something called the Priestess of Light! [05:05] ---     Hurry! Hurry up! [05:07] ---     Before something else comes to get in your way!     Just make it over, all of you! [05:36] ---     Enemy attack! Protect them!     Protect those ropes at all costs! [05:40] ---     They're only a small force!     Don't let them get near the ropes! [05:56] ---     Stop! [06:05] ---     So this... So this is war, huh? [06:09] ---     How can you call this a battle? [06:12] ---     No way did they endure all that grueling training     just to die like this! [06:22] ---     Forgive me. Forgive me, all right? [06:31] ---     Just as I suspected, the AI of the Human Empire units     appear to be slightly superior. [06:37] ---     No. [06:39] ---     Strictly in terms of adaptability,     they're in a different class. [06:44] ---     Don't mess up, Critter. SIGN    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 12:05 AM Ocean Turtle [06:53] ---     Syncing of the Underworld     and the real world times is complete! [07:07] ---     What? [07:08] ---     Hey, is this for real? [07:11] ---     Are they crazy? A PvP with life-like human avatars     AND realistic violence? [07:17] ---     You mean we can like,     cut off arms and heads and stuff? No way! [07:21] ---     No restrictions? Hell to the yes!     The developer is adventurous! [07:25] ---     I'm so signing up for this beta! [07:29] ---     I'll let you have the dark knight accounts. [07:32] ---     Go on and massacre the Human Empire Army     to your heart's content! [07:49] ---     Oh, no! [07:50] ---     Daddy and Mommy are in danger! SIGN    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3:02 AM Shino's apartment SIGN    Incoming Call SIGN    Kazuto Kirigaya [08:08] ---     Sinon! It's Yui! [08:11] ---     Y-Yui? [08:12] ---     I'll explain later! [08:13] ---     Get ready to go out right now,     leave your apartment, and get into a taxi! [08:17] ---     I'm sending the address     and the fastest route to get there to your phone! [08:21] ---     A-A taxi? To where? [08:23] ---     Please hurry! Daddy and Mommy are in danger! SIGN    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3:02 AM Kirigaya residence [08:29] ---     Um... can you take me to Minato Ward     in Tokyo, please? [08:34] ---     Sorry, Mom. I promise     that I'll rescue Big Brother, okay? [08:57] ---     It's already been ten hours     since Ms. Asuna logged into the Underworld, huh? [09:01] ---     Which means that about a year     should have gone by over there. [09:08] ---     Was the World End's Altar that far     from the Human Empire? [09:14] ---     M-Mr. Kiku! The phone! [09:18] ---     Sub Control Room. This is Kikuoka. [09:20] ---     U-Uh, that's the Rath main location     STL Development headquarters, right? [09:25] ---     This is Hiraki at the Roppongi Branch.     We have a problem, or should I say, [09:30] ---     something odd is going on. [09:32] ---     Someone from outside Rath just showed up     without an appointment. [09:36] ---     Outside? You mean clients? [09:39] ---     No. It has nothing at all to do with clients. [09:42] ---     And they don't look to be anything     but high school girls. [09:45] ---     And there's two of them. [09:47] ---     D-Did you say high school girls? [09:49] ---     Yes. [09:50] ---     And they asked me to contact Seijiro Kikuoka     of Rath headquarters right now, [09:55] ---     to tell you to check     the Underworld FLA rate immediately. [10:05] ---     I-It's the same? Since when? [10:08] ---     N-Names! Did those girls give their names? [10:11] ---     Uh, yes! Actually...     This is going to sound crazy, too, but... SIGN    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 4:34 AM Rath Roppongi branch [10:15] ---     There's no way it's their real names. [10:18] ---     Uh, let's see. They told me to tell you     that it's "Sinon" and "Leafa." [10:24] ---     I mean, they look totally Japanese to me, but... SIGN    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 4:40 AM ALO New Aincrad Floor 22 [10:35] ---     For crying out loud. [10:36] ---     Damn him, he had to go off on his own     and get mixed up in some trouble again? [10:41] ---     A virtual world created by the SDF,     and an honest-to-goodness AI named Alice? [10:48] ---     But that's so beyond the realm of a game! [10:52] ---     Not only that, but they're going to load her     into a fighter jet and make her wage war? [10:57] ---     Apparently, for now, Rath intends to use that technology     in demonstrations both domestically and internationally. [11:04] ---     But my guess is that     the attackers occupying the Ocean Turtle [11:08] ---     have a more specific application in mind. [11:13] ---     Who the heck are these attackers, anyway? [11:17] ---     It's extremely likely that the U.S. military     or a U.S. intelligence agency is involved. [11:23] ---     Th-The U.S. military?     You mean the American army? [11:26] ---     If Alice were to fall into the hands     of the U.S. military, [11:30] ---     in the not-so-distant future, she'd most likely     be deployed in battle as an unmanned AI weapon. [11:37] ---     I'm sure Daddy and Mommy want to prevent that,     if nothing else. [11:41] ---     Because... [11:43] ---     Because Alice... [11:45] ---     is proof that all VRMMO worlds,     beginning with SAO, [11:49] ---     and the people who lived in them,     really existed, [11:52] ---     and she's also the fruit of massive amounts     of time, material, and mental resources! [12:02] ---     I am convinced beyond a doubt     that the true objective created by the Seed package [12:09] ---     is none other than the birth of Alice. [12:12] ---     Throughout countless connected worlds, [12:14] ---     so many people have laughed,     cried, grieved, and loved [12:20] ---     and because the radiance of their souls resonated,     a new form of humanity was born in the Underworld. [12:28] ---     Daddy. Mommy. Leafa. Klein.     Lisbeth. Silica. Agil. Sinon. [12:35] ---     As well as so many other people. It was from the cradle     woven by your hearts that Alice was born! [12:44] ---     Yeah. That's true, isn't it? [12:46] ---     We're connected to all of it. [12:49] ---     Time, people, and our hearts, too. [12:52] ---     Like a huge river. [12:55] ---     Don't worry... Yui. [12:58] ---     We'll go save Kirito and Asuna.     We're definitely going to save them. [13:05] ---     So please don't cry. [13:07] ---     You heard her!     You should've come to us sooner, Yuippe! [13:10] ---     There's no way we'd ever abandon Kirito! [13:13] ---     We owe that guy big time, after all. [13:16] ---     We should pay him back a little now, at least. [13:19] ---     Everyone, thank you so much! [13:23] ---     Thank you so much. [13:27] ---     Still, 30,000 VRMMO players diving from America?     It could even be 100,000. [13:34] ---     And they'll all side with the enemy     against the Human Empire, huh? [13:37] ---     What if we exposed the experiment or the attack     on the American VRMMO sites, [13:44] ---     and asked them not to take part     in the fake beta test? [13:49] ---     The reality is that this is war for a secret     between the U.S. and Japanese militaries. [13:53] ---     If we were to give off any hint of that,     it could very well backfire. [13:58] ---     Posting "Your opponents are real humans,     so please don't kill them," wouldn't help, huh? [14:06] ---     Well, then all we have to do     is take a page from their book! [14:08] ---     By making our own notification site for the beta test. [14:11] ---     If the Rath guys give us accounts of equal level,     we can drum up 30 or 40,000, just like that! [14:17] ---     But there is one problem, you know. [14:21] ---     What problem? [14:23] ---     The time difference. [14:24] ---     Right now, it's 4:30 am in Japan,     meaning the period with the fewest connections. [14:30] ---     On the other hand, in the U.S.,     it's 12:30 noon in LA, and 3:30 PM in New York. [14:35] ---     There are way more active players over there. [14:39] ---     Agil is right about that. [14:42] ---     We couldn't hope to gather     anywhere near 10,000 people right now. [14:48] ---     If we were to use accounts     of the same level as the enemy, [14:51] ---     our chances of holding our own     would be extremely low, I'd have to say. [14:55] ---     But aren't any more of the god account     that Asuna used, are there? [15:00] ---     Not that we have time     to level up from scratch like Kirito did. [15:04] ---     So it's game over, huh? [15:07] ---     No. [15:08] ---     Accounts do exist. [15:11] ---     Accounts far more powerful in terms of level and equipment     than the default accounts being used by the enemy. [15:18] ---     Wh-Where are they? [15:19] ---     The very accounts you're logged in with     at this moment! [15:26] ---     Data conversion! [15:27] ---     All of you, as well as scores of other VRMMO players [15:32] ---     must convert the characters that you've trained     throughout the Seed worlds into Underworld accounts. [15:38] ---     I get it! Never thought of that! [15:41] ---     That said, this particular method     does have a few problems. SIGN    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 5:02 AM ALO Neutral City Arun [15:51] ---     This is neither a lie or a joke. [15:55] ---     Soon, tens of thousands of American players     will unknowingly dive into the Underworld, [16:02] ---     a virtual world based on the Seed     created by a certain Japanese research company, [16:06] ---     and they're going to massacre     everyone who lives there! [16:12] ---     The residents of the Underworld aren't mere NPCs! [16:16] ---     They share the same emotions and souls as us! [16:20] ---     Please lend us a hand to protect them! [16:24] ---     Everyone, please convert your existing character data     to the Underworld! [16:33] ---     Lisbeth, I know that you and your friends     wouldn't joke around this early in the day, [16:41] ---     and the fact that Kirito hasn't logged in for more     than ten days means this is no trivial matter. But... [16:49] ---     To be honest, I find it hard to believe. [16:51] ---     AIs with the same souls as humans,     with the U.S. military out to seize them? [16:57] ---     Both scenarios are far too unrealistic. [17:00] ---     Moreover, didn't you also just say     that there'd be several problems with conversion? [17:07] ---     Would you mind explaining     what those issues are first? [17:11] ---     Yes. [17:13] ---     The Underworld... [17:16] ---     isn't being operated     as a normal VRMMO game. [17:20] ---     Which is why diving into it     will present some problems. [17:25] ---     First of all, the Underworld has no operational UI. [17:30] ---     In other words,     you can't log out of your own accord. [17:35] ---     The only way to log out is to "die" in-game. [17:39] ---     But that would trigger yet another problem. [17:43] ---     The Underworld has no built-in pain absorber. [17:48] ---     If you take enough damage to drop your HP to zero,     you're likely to feel the most excruciating pain. [17:55] ---     And finally... [17:57] ---     at this time, the developers are unable     to operate the Underworld. [18:03] ---     Which means that     once you've converted your character data, [18:06] ---     there's no guarantee     it can be converted back to the original game. [18:10] ---     In some cases,     it may even end up in character loss. [18:15] ---     Hold on a second. [18:16] ---     What's up with that? [18:17] ---     Loss? [18:18] ---     Give me a break! [18:19] ---     D-Don't give us that! [18:22] ---     Character loss, you say? [18:23] ---     So if they're lost,     are you guys going to make good? [18:26] ---     Or is this just a trap to weaken us, tribe by tribe? [18:31] ---     I'm sorry! We won't be able to compensate you. [18:34] ---     We're keenly aware that money can't buy     the characters you've raised until now! [18:41] ---     That's why we're pleading with you! To help us. [18:45] ---     To help our friends who are desperately fending off     the American attack in the Underworld, even as we speak! [18:52] ---     These friends you're talking about,     you mean SAO survivors, don't you? [18:57] ---     You can't fool us! We know that you former SAO players     all secretly look down on the rest of us! [19:04] ---     What do we care about invasions,     artificial intelligence, or souls! [19:07] ---     Don't waste our time with all this talk     about bringing the real world into a VRMMO! [19:11] ---     You guys can deal with     that kind of thing yourselves! [19:14] ---     Just you survivors, celebrated even in real life! [19:24] ---     It didn't work. [19:25] ---     My words weren't enough     to get through to them at all. [20:00] ---     That's right, this is happening in the real world! [20:04] ---     Like you said, those of us who came from SAO might have     the tendency to blur what's real and what's virtual! [20:11] ---     But I swear to you, we don't think of ourselves     as heroes, or anything special! [20:18] ---     This girl and I... [20:20] ---     we attend a school made up of only survivors. [20:23] ---     The students there have to undergo counseling     once a month, no matter what. [20:29] ---     We get asked all these uncomfortable questions. [20:31] ---     And they make a lot of kids take meds     against their will. [20:36] ---     We're all part of the government's     potential criminal watch list. [20:42] ---     And it's not just the students at the returnee school     who are being treated that way. [20:48] ---     All VRMMO players are looked upon that way,     more or less. [20:53] ---     As if we're dead weight     that doesn't contribute to society. [20:57] ---     People who refuse to face up to reality,     not paying taxes or social security. [21:01] ---     Some people even argue     that the military draft should be reinstated, [21:03] ---     so we can be forced to serve. [21:07] ---     But there's one thing I know! And I believe it! [21:10] ---     That reality is right here! [21:16] ---     This world, as well as     the countless virtual worlds connected to it, [21:21] ---     in no way are they make-believe refuges! [21:25] ---     For me, this world is the reality     where I have a real life, [21:29] ---     real friends, real encounters and partings,     and real smiles and tears! [21:34] ---     Don't you all feel the same way? [21:36] ---     Aren't you all doing your best     because this world is your alternate reality? [21:41] ---     And yet, if it's just a game, [21:44] ---     if you abandon it     because it's nothing but a virtual fake, [21:48] ---     then tell me, where is our truth? [21:55] ---     All these worlds that we've grown came together     just like this World Tree and started to bud. [22:03] ---     And caused this flower called the Underworld     to bloom. [22:06] ---     Well, I want to protect it. [22:09] ---     Please! [22:11] ---     Please... help us. SIGN    Dark Territory Northern Chasm [22:51] ---     All right! On to the sixth rope! [23:36] ---     Next time: Ray of Light. E12 - Ray of Light 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.) [00:31] ---     Wh-Who are you? [00:42] ---     Charge! [00:43] ---     Kick their ass! [00:48] ---     Wh-What are you... [00:50] ---     You aren't on our side? [00:57] ---     Who is that group of soldiers? [01:01] ---     That's... [02:34] ---     Ray of Light [02:39] ---     Dude, that's awesome! [02:43] ---     That's gross! [03:31] ---     I can't collapse now. [03:46] ---     Alice? [03:47] ---     Don't overdo it, Asuna.     Leave the rest to us, the Integrity Knights. [03:52] ---     But those red soldiers are from the real world. [03:56] ---     They're enemies who came from my world. [04:02] ---     Even so, if they're merely a bloodthirsty lot,     haphazardly flailing their swords, [04:08] ---     there's nothing to fear     even if there are thousands of them. [04:10] ---     Exactly! [04:12] ---     How about sharing a little bit of the glory? [04:24] ---     Everyone. Thank you. [04:29] ---     All right! [04:32] ---     All troops, form a phalanx!     We're going for a single-point breakthrough! [04:58] ---     I-I have to inform the emperor     that we're aborting the mission. [05:30] ---     Ch-Champion! [05:47] ---     Ch-Champ... [05:57] ---     The emperor didn't give us any orders     regarding those red soldiers. [06:03] ---     Isn't that right? [06:04] ---     Yes, that's correct, but... [06:06] ---     Then if we were to slaughter them,     it would have nothing to do with the emperor. [06:13] ---     Champion. [06:16] ---     Listen. Once a bridge goes up over the valley,     charge in with the entire army. [06:21] ---     Whatever it takes,     you have to rescue our people on the other side! [06:24] ---     Huh? Bridge? How— [06:27] ---     It's obvious. [06:30] ---     Ask someone who can do it. [06:38] ---     If I can't cross the ropes, [06:43] ---     then I'll just have to jump it myself! [06:54] ---     Champion! [07:14] ---     Damn it! [07:47] ---     Stop. [07:49] ---     Stop. [07:52] ---     Stop! [08:07] ---     Take this! [08:33] ---     They're all weak. [08:35] ---     A person from the Dark Territory? [08:49] ---     Amazing. [08:53] ---     Let's make a deal. [08:54] ---     Deal? [08:58] ---     Yes. You're the one who made those fissures     and that giant chasm, right? [09:03] ---     Yes. [09:04] ---     Listen. Put a bridge across the crack behind me.     It can be narrow, as long as it's sturdy. [09:08] ---     Do that, and my 4,000 pugilists will fight with you     until we annihilate every one of those red soldiers. [09:15] ---     The Dark Territory Army will fight with us? [09:20] ---     I don't think this man would lie. [09:29] ---     All right. [09:31] ---     I'll build a bridge over the chasm. [10:17] ---     They're... [10:18] ---     anomalies! [10:22] ---     Move. [10:24] ---     Move! [10:34] ---     System Call. [10:38] ---     Discharge! [10:44] ---     I'll incinerate them     all at once from the top of that hill! [10:47] ---     Move! [10:49] ---     Little one, don't run off by... [10:59] ---     Little one! [11:02] ---     Enhance Arma... [11:09] ---     You bastard!     What are you doing to my apprentice? [11:17] ---     Get out of the way! [11:19] ---     Release Recollection! [11:24] ---     Knight Commander, please go! [11:27] ---     Sorry! I'll leave the rest to you! [11:42] ---     Go! [12:18] ---     Amazing. [12:20] ---     Being impressed isn't going to cut it. [12:23] ---     If we do make it south,     what are we going to do then? [12:27] ---     Defeating that many enemies     might be difficult, even for us. [12:32] ---     When you break through the enemy lines     and make it south, [12:34] ---     keep advancing,     and distance yourselves from the enemy. [12:38] ---     I'll create another fissure     and isolate the enemy. [12:42] ---     A message! A message! [12:45] ---     Integrity Knight Alice has been carried away     by the enemy commander on his dragon! [12:49] ---     The dragon seems to have flown to the south. [12:52] ---     Wh... [12:53] ---     Did you say the emperor flew away? [12:57] ---     So he wasn't just looking on     as a spectator earlier? [13:00] ---     Hey, woman! [13:01] ---     Alice is the Priestess of Light, isn't she? [13:03] ---     Why does the emperor want her so badly? [13:06] ---     What's going to happen     if the emperor captures the Priestess of Light? [13:12] ---     This world will be destroyed. [13:16] ---     When the Dark God Vecta seizes Alice,     the Priestess of Light, [13:20] ---     and reaches the World End's Altar, [13:22] ---     this world, both the Human Empire     and the Dark Territory, [13:25] ---     will be returned to nothingness. [13:32] ---     Dragons can't fly forever. [13:35] ---     The most they can fly     without a break is half a day. [13:39] ---     Then it looks like you'll have to put     your spirit into it and give chase, right? [13:42] ---     "Give chase"? But you... [13:46] ---     Aren't you with the Dark Territory Army?     Why would you say that? [13:50] ---     Emperor Vecta told us, the council of ten,     in so many words, [13:56] ---     that all he was after was the Priestess of Light. [14:00] ---     The moment he flew away with the priestess,     the emperor's goal was achieved. [14:04] ---     In other words, [14:06] ---     whatever we do now, [14:09] ---     even if it's helping the Human Empire Army     steal back the priestess from the emperor, [14:15] ---     it's our choice. [14:18] ---     Isn't that right? [14:21] ---     I... We... can't defy the emperor directly. [14:26] ---     If the emperor gives us another order     to fight all of you, [14:31] ---     we have to obey. [14:33] ---     So we, the pugilists guild,     will stop the red soldiers here. [14:37] ---     I want you and the Human Empire Army     to go after the emperor. [14:41] ---     And then tell the emperor... that bastard... [14:47] ---     Let that bastard know! [14:49] ---     That we're not his damned puppets! [14:56] ---     All right! [14:58] ---     Everyone! Hold that breach! [15:03] ---     And you two get out of here.     We can only hold out for so long. [15:08] ---     Thank you. [15:09] ---     I will remain here, too. [15:12] ---     Understood. Please take care of the rearguard. [15:22] ---     Are you sure about this, woman? [15:24] ---     I already told you my name. [15:27] ---     Are you sure about this, Sheyta?     There's no guarantee that you'll live through this. [15:31] ---     I'll be the one to slash you. [15:33] ---     They can't have you. [15:36] ---     Whatever! [15:40] ---     All right! Come on, everyone,     show me some fire! [15:46] ---     Circular formation! [15:47] ---     All-around defense! [15:49] ---     Any morons that come near us, give them hell! [15:54] ---     You're fired up, huh, Champion? [15:59] ---     Yeah! [16:00] ---     Tuesday, July 7, 2026 6:01 AM Ocean Turtle [16:09] ---     Oh, hey! You're awake, huh? [16:12] ---     I figured your brain cells got fried up. [16:15] ---     Shut up. [16:17] ---     That's right. [16:19] ---     I fell into a bottomless hole, and... [16:23] ---     How exactly did you die over there? [16:26] ---     You've been out for eight hours! [16:29] ---     E-Eight hours? [16:32] ---     Don't be so surprised. [16:35] ---     Don't worry. At the time of your death in there,     the acceleration rate went down to 1:1. [16:41] ---     D-Did you say 1:1? [16:43] ---     Hey! You know what that means,     right, Four Eyes? [16:47] ---     Twelve hours from now,     the JSDF command is going to attack this place. [16:52] ---     Yeah I know. [16:53] ---     These are all Captain Miller's orders. [16:57] ---     Right now, I'm sending U.S. players     into the Dark Territory via a satellite connection. [17:04] ---     What? [17:08] ---     This is the movement log     for you and the captain. [17:12] ---     Right now, the captain's gone past where you died,     and is heading further south. [17:16] ---     And he's left behind the entire Dark Territory forces     in the north. He's going solo. [17:21] ---     What that means is... [17:23] ---     He's either chasing Alice,     or has already captured her, huh? [17:28] ---     Yeah, but there's one problem. Look at this. [17:34] ---     What's marked in red     is the horde of U.S. players. [17:37] ---     And the black part surrounded by the red     is the Dark Territory Army. [17:42] ---     The problem is this white group here,     or what's barely left of it, that is. [17:47] ---     That's the Human Empire Army.     There're at least 700 of them. [17:50] ---     If they catch up to the captain,     it's going to be a pain. [17:53] ---     I have to stop them somehow. [17:56] ---     Stop them, sure, but how? [18:01] ---     These are the U.S. players     waiting for the second connection. [18:05] ---     Once it hits 20,000, I'm going to flood     the Human Empire Army's position with them. [18:09] ---     That's twenty-eight times the combat power.     They'll be crushed instantly! [18:13] ---     And then I'll set the acceleration rate     back to 1,000:1. [18:16] ---     That should give the captain plenty of time [18:19] ---     to capture Alice and reach     the southernmost system console. [18:24] ---     I hope it'll go that smoothly. [18:27] ---     The Human Empire Army     is tougher than you think. [18:30] ---     Those Integrity Knights are especially insane. [18:34] ---     They did mow down     the entire first wave of the Dark Territory Army. [18:38] ---     Otherwise, I never would've been defeated     in such a... shameful... [18:45] ---     Lightning Flash. [18:47] ---     That's right! There's no mistaking it. [18:49] ---     It was definitely that woman! [18:51] ---     Huh? What are you saying? [18:54] ---     Hey, you stupid geek! [18:56] ---     Those Rath guys holed up in the second control room     are doing the same thing as us! [19:01] ---     There's a Japanese VRMMO player     mixed in with the Human Empire Army! [19:06] ---     What? [19:07] ---     If Lightning Flash Asuna is there,     that could mean that he did a dive, too. [19:13] ---     Are you serious?     I can't just sit here like this! [19:16] ---     Hey! I'm going back in! [19:19] ---     Send me to the white group's location     at the same time as the 20,000 reinforcements. [19:23] ---     Even if you want to go back, there's no dark knight     account anymore since you wasted it. [19:28] ---     If you're okay with one of the reinforcement's     grunt account, I have plenty of those. [19:32] ---     I have an account. A real special one! [20:20] ---     I leave the rest in your hands. [20:27] ---     Oh no. Sir Renly is sacrificing himself     to break through. [20:31] ---     Don't! [21:11] ---     It can't shoot rapid-fire? [21:12] ---     That's fine. [21:14] ---     Single-shot weapons     are more fitting for me, anyway. [21:34] ---     Sorry to keep you waiting, Asuna. [21:44] ---     Shino-non! [23:36] ---     Next time: The Great Underworld War. E13 - The War of Underworld 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.) [00:26] Sinon     Sorry to keep you waiting, Asuna. [00:35] Asuna     Shino-non! SIGN    The War of Underworld [02:16] Sinon     Asuna, about five kilometers south of here,     you'll see what looks like abandoned ruins. [02:21] Sinon     I think we can attack the enemy there     without being surrounded. [02:25] Asuna     All right, Sinon. [02:28] Asuna     No matter how huge     the American VRMMO population may be, [02:31] Asuna     I doubt they can get anymore right away. [02:35] Asuna     If we can beat the players they have now,     the enemy won't be able to do anything... I think. [02:39] Sinon     All right, leave it to me. [02:42] Sinon     So by the way, is Kirito in this unit? [02:46] Asuna     There's no need for you to sound so formal. [02:50] Asuna     Kirito's in here. [02:52] Sinon     Is that so? [02:53] Sinon     Then I guess I'll go say hi. [03:11] Ronie     L... Lady Solus? [03:15] Sinon     Hello! Nice to meet you. [03:18] Sinon     I may look like Solus,     but not on the inside. [03:20] Sinon     My name is Sinon. [03:28] Sinon     That's right, like Asuna,     I'm from the real world. [03:32] Sinon     And I'm Kirito's... friend. [03:35] Tiese     I see. [03:37] Ronie     They're all female! [03:39] Sinon     And we're not the only ones. [04:02] Sinon     Even if your soul's been deeply damaged, [04:06] Sinon     there are so many people     who know your soul so well. [04:09] Sinon     See, can't you can feel it? [04:12] Sinon     The you that's inside me. [04:14] Sinon     The sarcastic, mischievous, stubborn,     and naïve one... [04:18] Sinon     the strongest, kindest of all. [04:32] Sinon     Don't worry. Kirito will be better in no time. [04:36] Sinon     At the moment when we really need him, right? [04:42] Sinon     All right, I'm going to go on ahead     and fly to the ruins to get the lay of the land. [04:48] Sinon     You guys look after Kirito, okay? [04:52] Asuna     H-Hey, Sinon, did you just say "fly"? [04:55] Asuna     Meaning... you can fly? [04:58] Sinon     Y-Yeah. [04:59] Sinon     Apparently, it's a unique power     gifted to the Solus account. [05:02] Sinon     I was told that there's no time limit     or anything, either. [05:05] Asuna     Then we're not the ones who need to be rescued! [05:08] Asuna     It's Alice. Please go after Alice,     who's been abducted by the emperor! SIGN    Dark Territory Ruins of the Eastern Gate [05:25] Lilpilin     Len. [05:30] Lilpilin     What were we fighting for? [05:35] Lilpilin     Why did you all have to die for them? [05:52] Leafa     Ouch! [05:56] Leafa     Jeez! [05:58] Leafa     This is why I can't stand brand-new equipment! [06:12] Lilpilin     Don't look! Don't look at me! [06:19] Leafa     Um, good afternoon. [06:22] Leafa     Hup. [06:23] Leafa     Or should it be good morning? [06:27] Lilpilin     Why aren't you running away?     Why aren't you screaming? [06:30] Lilpilin     You're a human, so why not? [06:32] Leafa     Why? [06:34] Leafa     Because you're a human, aren't you? [06:36] Lilpilin     H-Human? Me? How ridiculous! [06:40] Lilpilin     Can't you tell by looking? I'm an orc! [06:44] Lilpilin     An orc, which you Iums revile as pig-people! [06:46] Leafa     But you're still a human, right? [06:48] Leafa     After all, you and I are standing here talking.     What else would you need? [06:53] Lilpilin     What else? [06:55] Leafa     More importantly, where are we now? [06:59] Leafa     Um, what's your name? [07:04] Lilpilin     I-I'm Lilpilin. [07:06] Leafa     Lilpilin? That's a nice name. I'm Leafa. [07:11] Leafa     Hello, nice to meet you. [07:21] Lilpilin     You're a knight from the Human Empire Army,     aren't you? [07:24] Lilpilin     Then I'm taking you as my prisoner. [07:26] Lilpilin     And I'm taking you to the emperor! [07:28] Leafa     By emperor, you mean Vecta,     the god of darkness, right? [07:31] Lilpilin     Th-That's right. [07:33] Leafa     All right. [07:33] Leafa     Then take me to him. [07:43] Lilpilin     Who is this girl, anyway? [07:45] Lilpilin     If I can talk, I'm a human? [07:48] Lilpilin     The goblins, ogres, and giants can all speak, too, [07:51] Lilpilin     but just because we look different,     the humans treat us with scorn. [07:56] Lilpilin     And yet, this girl... [08:00] Lilpilin     Come on. [08:06] Lilpilin     What's this? [08:27] Lilpilin     Y-You're Dee Eye Ell! [08:30] Dee Eye Ell     The smell... Oh, the smell! [08:34] Dee Eye Ell     So sweet, the fragrance of life! [08:39] Dee Eye Ell     What splendid prey you've captured! [08:43] Dee Eye Ell     Good job, pig. [08:47] Dee Eye Ell     As a reward,     I'm going to show you something amusing! [09:00] Dee Eye Ell     Well? You've never seen     a human woman's body before, have you? [09:04] Dee Eye Ell     Perhaps this is too much for a pig to see? [09:07] Dee Eye Ell     But this is where the fun begins. [09:10] Dee Eye Ell     Just watch. [09:23] Dee Eye Ell     System Call! [09:25] Dee Eye Ell     Transfer Human Unit Durability, Left to Self! [09:35] Dee Eye Ell     Incredible! So incredible! [09:38] Lilpilin     - How thick and sweet it is!     - Wh-What are you doing? [09:41] Lilpilin     That girl is my prisoner!     I'm taking her to the emperor! [09:46] Dee Eye Ell     Silence, you damned pig! [09:48] Dee Eye Ell     Have you forgotten that     the emperor has given me full command? [09:53] Dee Eye Ell     My will is the emperor's will. [09:55] Dee Eye Ell     My orders are the emperor's orders. [10:15] Dee Eye Ell     I don't believe it! [10:17] Dee Eye Ell     It's surging... it's overflowing again! [10:38] Dee Eye Ell     It's mine! This is all mine! [10:42] Leafa     I have to endure. [10:44] Leafa     I can't kill anyone from this world     without knowing what's going on. [10:51] Lilpilin     Stop. [10:56] Lilpilin     Stop! [10:58] Dee Eye Ell     What's that? Are you giving me an order? [11:04] Dee Eye Ell     Didn't I tell you, pig? [11:06] Dee Eye Ell     This prisoner is mine now! [11:08] Dee Eye Ell     No matter how much life I suck out of her, [11:10] Dee Eye Ell     or if I choke the life out of her right here,     it has nothing to do with you, see? [11:16] Dee Eye Ell     But hold on. [11:18] Dee Eye Ell     It was you who found her, after all,     so maybe a slight concession is in order? [11:23] Dee Eye Ell     All right, let's see you strip naked right now. [11:27] Lilpilin     What are you talking about? [11:29] Dee Eye Ell     Ever since I first saw you in that preposterous armor     and cloak, it's always made me gag. [11:36] Dee Eye Ell     A lowly pig looking almost human. [11:39] Dee Eye Ell     If you strip naked on the spot,     crawl around on all fours, and squeal, [11:43] Dee Eye Ell     then I might let you have this girl back. [11:47] Leafa     But you're still a human, right? [11:51] Leafa     What else would you need? [12:09] Leafa     Don't. [12:11] Leafa     I'm... fine, so... [12:15] Leafa     don't do it! [12:17] Dee Eye Ell     Come on, what's wrong, pig?     Just strip already! [12:21] Dee Eye Ell     Or could it be that you're aroused     by the sight of naked human flesh? [12:29] Lilpilin     I'm... [12:31] Lilpilin     I'm... [12:38] Lilpilin     I'm... [12:41] Lilpilin     a human! [13:00] Dee Eye Ell     You stinking pig! [13:05] Dee Eye Ell     How dare you put a scratch on me! [13:14] Dee Eye Ell     I'm going to chop you up,     mix you with hay, [13:17] Dee Eye Ell     and then feed you... [13:20] Dee Eye Ell     to the boars! [13:40] Dee Eye Ell     A human, slashing another human to save a pig? [13:45] Leafa     It's not that. [13:47] Leafa     I'm slashing evil to save a human! SIGN    Dark Territory Southern Ruins [14:09] Asuna     I'm counting on you to take care of Kirito. [14:12] Ronie     Right! Please leave it to us, Lady Asuna! [14:15] Tiese     We promise to protect him! [14:17] Sortiliena     Even if it costs us our lives. [14:21] Asuna     Don't worry.     We won't let the enemy get this far. [14:36] Renly     Attack! [15:09] Vassago     As merciless as ever when she snaps! [15:12] Vassago     I'm so going to kill that woman! [15:22] Bercouli     Why aren't I catching up? [15:24] Bercouli     Even though I'm switching between     three different dragons? [15:27] Bercouli     Can this god of darkness     manipulate the life of a flying dragon? [15:32] Bercouli     No way around it, eh? [15:38] Bercouli     Forgive me, nameless flying dragon. [15:41] Bercouli     Time-Splitting Sword... [15:57] Bercouli     Uragiri! [16:05] Bercouli     Uragiri is "the sword that slashes the past." [16:09] Bercouli     Even an emperor won't be able to rewind time! [16:14] Bercouli     If I fall, head back north and rejoin the unit. [16:23] Bercouli     Emperor Vecta. [16:24] Bercouli     Not all real-worlders are demons like you... [16:28] Bercouli     I know just from looking at that Asuna girl. [16:30] Bercouli     But you've driven the people of the land of darkness     onto the battlefield, [16:34] Bercouli     and caused not just us,     but tens of thousand of them to die senselessly. [16:39] Bercouli     That proves a human like you     is utterly evil to the core. [16:44] Bercouli     You must pay. [16:45] Bercouli     You will know the weight of all the lives     that perished on the battlefield. [16:48] Bercouli     With this blow, [16:52] Bercouli     I'll make it clear! [17:04] Bercouli     How did he evade that? [17:15] Bercouli     I've got you! [17:16] Bercouli     Time-Splitting Sword... Karagiri! [17:31] Bercouli     So you can devour people's Incarnation? [17:36] Vecta     Incarnation? [17:37] Vecta     I see. Mind and will, huh? [17:40] Vecta     Your mind is like an old vintage wine. [17:44] Vecta     Rich, thick, heavy... with a lingering aftertaste. [17:49] Vecta     It's not to my taste, [17:51] Vecta     but perhaps good for cleansing the palate     before the main course. [17:59] Vecta     Now, let me drink more. [18:03] Bercouli     Don't mock me! [18:24] Bercouli     I win! [18:40] Bercouli     What's going on? [18:42] Bercouli     No, what was I going to do in the first place? [18:52] Bercouli     Did I just space out during battle? [18:59] Bercouli     You bastard, did you suck my Incarnation     straight from my sword? [19:04] Bercouli     This is entertaining and all, Your Majesty. [19:08] Bercouli     But not being able to cross swords     makes this a tough battle. [19:11] Bercouli     Seriously! [19:13] Vecta     That reminds me, I haven't tried this yet. [19:19] Bercouli     No way, not from a distance, too? [19:40] Bercouli     Just having that sword pointed at me     stopped my conscious thought? [19:44] Bercouli     How can I counter that? [19:45] Bercouli     I've already used Karagiri once,     so it won't work again. [19:49] Bercouli     My other secret skill is the Memory Release Uragiri,     but who knows if it'll have any effect? [19:56] Administrator     Have you ever had a premonition about death? [20:01] Bercouli     This is the place where I may die, Your Eminence? [20:10] Bercouli     Little one. [20:12] Bercouli     I wasn't able to give you     the fatherly love you craved deep inside. [20:19] Bercouli     After all, I don't even remember my own parents. [20:23] Bercouli     But I do know one thing. [20:26] Bercouli     A parent will die protecting their child. [20:30] Bercouli     Not that you'll ever understand that     as long you live... [20:36] Bercouli     you monster! [20:39] American Player A     What the hell? This game really sucks! [20:42] American Player A     I'm going to log out soon! [20:58] Asuna     My won't give out until my mind does. [21:03] Asuna     So I will stay standing forever! [21:06] American Players     Go! [21:16] Asuna     Enemy... reinforcements? [21:46] Asuna     A sword... skill? [21:51] Asuna     You're... [21:54] Klein     Hey, sorry to keep you waiting, Asuna. [21:57] Asuna     Klein? [23:36] Asuna     Next time: End to Eternity. E14 - End to Eternity 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.) [00:09] Asuna     Agil! [00:11] Agil     Sorry I didn't get here sooner. [00:17] Asuna     Liz! Silica! [00:22] Asuna     You came! You actually came! [00:24] Lisbeth     Of course we'd come! [00:26] Silica     How could we not? [00:30] Lisbeth     You've been pushing yourself so hard...     look how banged up you are. [00:33] Lisbeth     You're overdoing it, Asuna. [00:36] Silica     Leave the rest to us. Everyone's here! [00:40] Asuna     Everyone? [00:57] Alicia     Those red guys are the enemy! [00:59] Eugene     Vanguard, charge! [01:01] Eugene     Push them back! [01:03] Sakuya     Rearguard, join the Underworld forces for now,     and check your spells. [01:08] Klein     It's not like we have a personal beef with you, [01:11] Klein     but we're going to make you pay     for what you did to our friend. [01:15] Klein     Three times the amount...     no, make it a thousand! [01:18] Klein     You bastards! SIGN    End to Eternity [03:05] Asuna     You might not even make it back,     but you still converted your precious characters. [03:11] Asuna     I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. [03:13] Lisbeth     What are you talking about, Asuna? [03:15] Lisbeth     I believe we all made it through SAO and ALO [03:18] Lisbeth     so that we could protect what we love     right here, right now. [03:25] Asuna     Yeah. You're right. [03:28] Asuna     Thank you. [03:30] Asuna     Hey, Liz, Silica. [03:32] Asuna     Who was it that brought you all here? [03:36] Lisbeth     Come on, Asuna, who do you think? [03:39] Silica     It was Yui. [03:41] Silica     Yui gave us this heartfelt speech     about the Underworld and the people who live here. [03:53] Asuna     Thank you, Yui. [04:09] Renly     Um... Lady Asuna? [04:11] Renly     Who exactly are these people? And also... [04:14] Renly     those knights? [04:16] Asuna     They're my precious friends! [04:19] Asuna     They've come from the real world to help us. [04:29] Renly     Is that right? [04:31] Renly     I'm so glad! [04:32] Renly     I thought that everyone     from the outside world, [04:36] Renly     aside from Lady Asuna,     would look scary, like those soldiers. [04:40] Lisbeth     Of course we're not all like that!     I'm Lisbeth! Nice to meet you, Mr. Knight! [04:45] Silica     I'm Silica! It's very nice to meet you! [04:48] Renly     Right, nice to meet you! My name is Renly. [04:54] Asuna     Liz, how many people converted in all? [04:58] Lisbeth     Um, maybe a little over two thousand, I think? [05:01] Lisbeth     I did my best, but I couldn't convince     every single player who heard me out. [05:08] Asuna     That's more than enough! [05:10] Asuna     But to keep reconverting a possibility,     I'd like to avoid a war of attrition. [05:15] Asuna     Let's not expand the front lines too much,     and bolster our healing. [05:18] Asuna     Liz and Silica, I want you to fall back with 200 or so     and form a support unit. [05:23] Silica     Understood! [05:24] Lisbeth     Okay! You can count on us! [05:26] Asuna     I know this isn't what you want to hear,     but please join the monks and use your healing arts. [05:31] Asuna     Since the real world swordsmen     aren't familiar with the sacred arts, [05:35] Asuna     it would really help     if you could teach them the formal arts. [05:38] Renly     Uh, right, Lady Asuna! [05:42] Asuna     I... [05:44] Asuna     will fight at the front! [05:58] Asuna     Now we won't lose. [06:04] Asuna     Now that everyone's here. [06:27] Asuna     It's all right. We can win! [06:33] Asuna     All together... [06:36] Asuna     we can definitely win! SIGN    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 7:18 AM Ocean Turtle [06:55] Higa     You think that was in time? [07:01] Rinko     It was in time. [07:04] Rinko     Definitely. [07:15] Higa     Seriously, I can't believe I was so careless. [07:19] Higa     Who knew that they'd have American VRMMO players     dive into the Underworld? [07:26] Higa     Not only that, but it was an existing AI     connected to Asuna's cell phone that detected it. [07:33] Rinko     Even if there was no other way, [07:36] Rinko     letting those players in has made some information     on the Project Alicization public. [07:42] Higa     Compared to Alice falling into enemy hands, [07:44] Higa     and being used as a passive AI     on an unmanned weapon, this is way better. [07:53] Higa     That's right, Alice isn't just a control AI     for UAVs anymore. [07:59] Higa     She's a new form of humanity     born in a true alternate world. [08:03] Higa     You realized that long ago. [08:06] Higa     Isn't that right, Kirito? [08:28] Higa     H-Hey, Rinko! Could you take a look at this? [08:34] Rinko     What are these fluctuations? [08:35] Higa     It means his lost consciousness showed activity     for just a moment. [08:43] Higa     But there's no way that could happen. [08:49] Rinko     Wait a moment. [08:50] Rinko     Aren't both of these times     when the girls used the STL to dive? [09:00] Higa     What does this mean? [09:02] Higa     Is it just that he had a strong reaction     because someone close to him showed up? [09:07] Higa     No, the damage Kirito sustained isn't something     that could be repaired for such a poetic reason. [09:14] Higa     Something has to be causing this. [09:16] Higa     The self. The subject. [09:19] Higa     The image that defines you as you. [09:22] Higa     Could there be a backup     of that quantum pattern somewhere? [09:25] Higa     No, that's impossible.     We never once duplicated Kirito's Fluctlight. [09:30] Rinko     Hey. [09:31] Higa     Even if there was a backup, it would be impossible     to extract the self-image and copy it over. [09:37] Rinko     Hey, Higa. [09:39] Higa     Is there an active quantum pattern     that can be connected to his Fluctlight? [09:44] Higa     Where? Where is it? [09:46] Rinko     Higa, listen! [09:49] Higa     What is it? [09:50] Rinko     Higa, you keep mentioning     the subject and the object, [09:54] Rinko     but can you really separate them that easily? [09:59] Rinko     Aren't the subject and the object     just philosophical concepts for expressing relationships? [10:04] Rinko     But humans are social creatures.     It's not as if we exist as solitary beings. [10:09] Rinko     The others who exist in you.     The you that exists in others. [10:12] Rinko     Up to a point, they're all connected,     like a network. [10:17] Rinko     Wouldn't you agree? [10:19] Higa     The you... who exists... in others. [10:22] Higa     Right! [10:24] Higa     A backup self-image. [10:27] Higa     We have it. We have it! [10:29] Higa     We have data we can use     to restore Kirito's shattered subject! [10:33] Higa     It's inside the Fluctlights     of the people closest to him! [10:37] Higa     But to extract that data, we'll need an STL. [10:43] Higa     And we couldn't reproduce it effectively     with just one person. [10:45] Higa     We'd need at least two... no, three people. [10:48] Higa     Mr. Kiku, the girls diving from Roppongi     are connected to Kirito, right? [10:54] Kikuoka     Yeah, that's right. [10:56] Kikuoka     Sinon teamed up with Kirito     to resolve the Death Gun Incident six months ago. [11:01] Kikuoka     And Leafa is Kirito's younger sister. [11:05] Higa     We can do it!     We might be able to restore it, then! [11:08] Higa     Kirito's self-image, that is! [11:10] Higa     If we can extract the image of Kirito     saved onto their Fluctlights, [11:15] Higa     and connect it to the areas he's lost... [11:19] Higa     That should do it! [11:22] Higa     You're kidding me! [11:26] Higa     The only place we can do all that     is the Main Control Room! [11:31] Kikuoka     Don't be so disappointed, Higa.     It's good knowing that there's hope for Kirito. [11:37] Kikuoka     We can launch the actual operation     after all this is resolved, [11:40] Kikuoka     and those people have been     driven off the Ocean Turtle. [11:43] Higa     But by then it'll be too late! [11:46] Higa     If the commando unit     from the naval escort Asahi storms in, [11:50] Higa     and a huge battle ensues in the Main Shaft,     the sub-power would probably get knocked out, too. [11:54] Higa     If that were to happen, [11:56] Higa     Kirito would be forcibly logged out     of the Underworld while still unconscious. [12:01] Higa     And then most likely, Kirito wouldn't make it     past the initialization stage to log in, [12:06] Higa     and he'll never be able to connect to the STL again. [12:10] Higa     That's why, no matter what, [12:12] Higa     we have to treat him while he and those three girls     are still diving in the Underworld. [12:20] Higa     I'm going, okay, Mr. Kiku? [12:23] Kikuoka     Going... where? [12:26] Higa     STL Room Two, where Kirito is now,     and Maincon below the pressure bulkhead [12:32] Higa     are connected by a cable duct     on the stern side of the Main Shaft. [12:36] Higa     There should be a maintenance connector in there. [12:40] Higa     I should be able to control Kirito's STL from there. [12:44] Kikuoka     But the maintenance connector is on the other side     of the pressure bulkhead. [12:49] Kikuoka     If they notice you,     you could get attacked from below. [12:52] Higa     So let's go with a decoy operation. [12:54] Kikuoka     Decoy, did you say? [12:57] Higa     Of course, we wouldn't send in     valuable human resources. [13:01] Higa     Once we unlock the pressure bulkhead door, [13:02] Higa     we'll have it charge down the stairs for humans     on the other side of the duct. [13:07] Higa     That. [13:10] Kikuoka     I see. [13:13] Kikuoka     You mean Ichiemon. [13:15] Rinko     Hold on! All that one can do now     is slowly go up and down stairs. [13:20] Rinko     It can't possibly rush back here     if the enemy spots it! [13:24] Higa     I do feel bad for Ichiemon,     but he's just going to have to do his best. [13:28] Higa     But given the way he looks,     the enemy might not open fire on him. [13:33] Rinko     Well, that's true,     he's sure to stick out like a sore thumb, [13:37] Rinko     so we can probably convince them     that we have an epic plan up our sleeves. [13:42] Higa     At the very least,     they won't be able to ignore him! [13:45] Higa     So while the enemy's dealing with Ichiemon, [13:48] Higa     I'll infiltrate the lower cable duct, [13:50] Higa     and operate Kirito's STL     through the maintenance connector. [13:54] Kikuoka     While we're at it... [13:56] Kikuoka     do you think we could deploy Niemon, too? [13:58] Higa     Unfortunately, that's not possible. [14:01] Higa     Like I said before, without a balancer, [14:05] Higa     Niemon will only fall over     as soon as he starts descending the stairs. [14:08] Kikuoka     I see. [14:09] Rinko     But Higa, even if you did fool them long enough     to unlock the bulkhead, [14:14] Rinko     there'd still be some risk of you being spotted. [14:18] Rinko     Shouldn't you take a bodyguard with you? [14:21] Higa     No. As it stands now,     we can't spare any of the JSDF staff. [14:26] Higa     Besides, the only one who can easily move     through that cramped duct... is scrawny little me! [14:33] Higa     I'm going to zip over, and zip right back, okay? [14:37] Higa     If it weren't for Kirito,     Alice's Fluctlight wouldn't have become what it is now. [14:42] Higa     That alone is such a great achievement, [14:46] Higa     but while trying to protect Alice... [14:49] Higa     That's why, if there's a chance we can treat him,     we have to take any risk. [14:55] Higa     Or we won't be able to look him in the eye,     am I right? [15:00] Higa     Um... [15:02] Yanai     I'll go with you, Chief Higa. [15:07] Yanai     As you can see, I'm scrawny, too,     but I think I can at least take a bullet for you. [15:13] Yanai     And besides, I'm the one     who's been maintaining those cables till now. [15:20] Yanai     To be honest, I don't really remember     where that maintenance connector is. [15:24] Higa     So thanks for coming along... [15:27] Higa     Mr. Yanai. [15:59] Higa     I've grown tired of this. [16:01] Vecta     Your soul is so heavy. [16:04] Vecta     It's too thick. And tedious, as well. [16:08] Vecta     The only thing on your mind is killing me. [16:11] Vecta     Begone. [16:15] Vecta     Don't be like that. [16:18] Bercouli     I've still got enough left to enjoy this! [16:23] Bercouli     Just a little longer. [16:28] Bercouli     Where are you? [16:29] Bercouli     Where did you go? [16:32] Bercouli     Is that it? [16:41] Bercouli     Huh? [16:42] Bercouli     Or was it this way? [16:45] Bercouli     Thirty seconds more. [16:51] Bercouli     There. [16:54] Bercouli     Found it. [16:55] Bercouli     579... 580... 581... 582! [17:02] Bercouli     You're up to something, aren't you? [17:10] Vecta     So I missed, huh? [17:12] Bercouli     Forgive me, little Asuna... Alice. [17:24] Bercouli     Hey, now... didn't I tell you to stand by? [17:32] Bercouli     You've never once disobeyed my orders. [17:48] Bercouli     Hoshigami, this moment you've created for me     won't go to waste! [18:15] Bercouli     The Time-Splitting Sword Uragiri     is "the sword that slashes time." [18:19] Bercouli     I just slashed your past. [18:53] Bercouli     So warm. [18:57] Alice     Father. [19:07] Alice     Uncle? [19:11] Alice     That's right, I was captured     by the emperor's flying dragon, and... [19:19] Alice     U-Uncle? Lord Bercouli? [19:30] Alice     Uncle! [19:33] Alice     It can't be... [19:45] Alice     No! [19:48] Alice     Hey, now. Don't sob like that, little one. [19:52] Bercouli     My time was always going to come,     and now it has, that's all. [19:55] Bercouli     Right? [19:57] Bercouli     You'll be fine, little one.     You can make it on your own now. [20:02] Bercouli     After all, you're my only apprentice,     as well as my daughter. [20:09] Bercouli     Hey, not a bad way to go, huh? [20:13] Bercouli     That's right. [20:15] Administrator     You have so many people who will cry for you.     Consider yourself blessed. [20:21] Administrator     What, you were alive all along? [20:25] Bercouli     Of course not!     This is the me that exists in your memory. [20:32] Administrator     The memories of Administrator     you've kept inside your soul. [20:39] Administrator     I'm not sure I get it. [20:41] Bercouli     Still, I'm glad that in my memories,     you're able to smile like that. [21:14] Bercouli     Don't you resent me at all? [21:17] Administrator     When I'm the one who locked you     in a prison of never-ending time, [21:20] Administrator     and robbed you of your memories     over and over? [21:23] Administrator     I admit it went on so long it got old, [21:26] Bercouli     but it was a hell of an interesting life. [21:30] Bercouli     I mean it. [21:32] Bercouli     Is that so? [21:38] Administrator     Forgive me, Fanatio. [21:41] Administrator     It looks like we won't be     seeing each other again. [21:46] Bercouli     I'll leave the rest to you. [21:56] Bercouli     To give our child a happy life. [22:13] Bercouli     My lord! [22:22] Fanatio     Have no fear, Lord Bercouli. [22:26] Fanatio     I will raise this child to be proper. [22:29] Fanatio     To become a gallant, proud human like you. [22:45] Fanatio     Well done, Captain. [22:48] Critter     Well, you got your butt kicked though, huh? [22:51] Critter     What's the status? [22:52] Gabriel     Like you ordered, I sent in those 50,000 players     we scraped up from all over America. [22:58] Critter     That bastard Vassago died     and came back once, [23:01] Critter     but then he got super excited,     converted his personal account, and dove back in. [23:06] Critter     Oh? I see... [23:09] Critter     I see. [23:16] Gabriel     All right, I'm diving in again.     Convert this account to the Underworld. [23:36] Gabriel     Next time: Instigation. E15 - Instigation 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.) [00:25] ---     Did you... come from the real world, as well? [00:31] ---     Yes. My name is Sinon. [00:34] ---     I came here to save you and Bercouli     from the Dark God Vecta, but... [00:40] ---     I'm sorry. I was too late. [00:45] ---     No. [00:47] ---     I was such a fool. [00:51] ---     How's the battle going? [00:55] ---     Asuna and the Human Empire Army are holding off     the red forces from the real world... [01:01] ---     but just barely. [01:03] ---     In that case, I'll head back north. [01:06] ---     You can't do that. [01:08] ---     Alice, you need to continue south     to the World's End Altar. [01:14] ---     If you can touch the console...     no, the crystal panel on the altar, [01:19] ---     you should hear voices from the real world. [01:22] ---     Why would I? [01:23] ---     Emperor Vecta is dead, isn't he? [01:26] ---     The thing is, he's not. [01:30] ---     When a real-worlder dies in the Underworld, [01:33] ---     they don't lose their actual life. [01:37] ---     The enemy who dwelled in Emperor Vecta... [01:40] ---     there's a chance he could return to this world     in a different form. [01:46] ---     So the man that     Uncle sacrificed himself to kill isn't dead? [01:53] ---     He's simply vanished temporarily,     to come back to life as if nothing happened? [01:58] ---     Is that what you're saying? [02:02] ---     Then what was it all for...     why did Uncle have to die? [02:12] ---     A duel where only one risks their life... it's... [02:17] ---     It's nothing but a farce! [02:24] ---     Then, Alice, are you saying     that Kirito's suffering is also false? [02:31] ---     Kirito's a real-worlder, too. [02:34] ---     Even if he dies in this world,     he's not really going to die. [02:39] ---     But the wounds he sustained are real. [02:43] ---     The pain he felt, his damaged soul...     they're all real, too. [02:50] ---     I... like Kirito. [02:53] ---     I like him so much. [02:55] ---     That's true for Asuna and the others. [02:57] ---     And we're all... worried about Kirito. [03:01] ---     We're wondering     why Kirito had to go to such lengths. [03:08] ---     Kirito sustained those wounds     to save you, Alice. [03:13] ---     And so did the knight commander. [03:15] ---     In order to save you,     he suffered all those blows [03:20] ---     and bought you enough time     to escape from the enemy. [03:31] ---     Sinon, [03:33] ---     if I go to the real world     through the World's End Altar, [03:36] ---     will I be able to return to this world? [03:40] ---     Will I be able to see my loved ones again? [03:44] ---     Yes. As long as you, and the Underworld, are safe. [03:51] ---     Very well. [03:53] ---     Then I'll head south. [03:56] ---     I don't know what awaits me     at the World's End Altar, [03:59] ---     but if that's what Uncle,     as well as Kirito, would want... [04:05] ---     What will you do, Sinon? [04:09] ---     I think that Dark God Vecta     will come back to life right here. [04:13] ---     I'm going to do the best I can. [04:17] ---     I appreciate that. [04:19] ---     I won't let your efforts go to waste. SIGN    Instigation [07:17] ---     Well, I guess dying like this won't shame me     if I see the previous leader in the afterlife. [07:39] ---     What is this pain? [07:42] ---     I know I want to slash that person. [07:52] ---     I want to savor that battle again...     that burns everything to its core. [07:58] ---     And then I want to sever those fists,     harder than diamonds. [08:03] ---     I was sure that was my only desire. [08:07] ---     Why, then? [08:10] ---     Slash... slash... slash on and on. [08:14] ---     Only at the end of that blood-smeared path     will you find the key to breaking your curse. [08:20] ---     At least, you might. [08:23] ---     Oh, I see. [08:49] ---     Thank you for all of this time. [09:04] ---     Thank you, too, Yoiyobi. [09:08] ---     You must be tired. Let's rest now. [09:12] ---     Sorry. Your precious sword's broken     because of me. [09:17] ---     It's all right. I finally know why. [09:23] ---     Why I've been slashing everything. [09:28] ---     To find what I don't want to slash. [09:31] ---     To find what I do want to protect. [09:34] ---     That's why I kept fighting. [09:37] ---     It was you. [09:44] ---     Dammit. I wish I could've had a family with you. [09:49] ---     What a strong kid we would've had. [09:52] ---     Way stronger than the previous leader, than me... [09:58] ---     The kid would've been the strongest pugilist of all. [10:01] ---     No. I'm raising that child to be a knight. [10:32] ---     Looks like things     are about to wrap up, huh? [10:37] ---     Thank you. [10:39] ---     Klein... [10:41] ---     I don't know how to show my appreciation. [10:44] ---     Hey, come on. Don't be like that. [10:47] ---     I owe you and that damn Kirito way too much     to ever be able to pay you back. [10:54] ---     He's in here, too, right? [10:57] ---     After this battle, please go see him. [11:01] ---     If you start telling your lame jokes again,     he might wake up just to tell you off. [11:08] ---     Man, that's harsh! [11:18] ---     It'll be all right. [11:20] ---     Everything will go our way. I'm sure. [11:20] ---     Advance! [11:25] ---     You said it! [11:27] ---     Now then, there's one more round to go. [11:31] ---     Right. [11:35] ---     What's wrong? [11:37] ---     Hey, Klein. [11:39] ---     Doesn't that person look familiar? [11:45] ---     Look familiar? [11:47] ---     But with that raincoat on...     their face won't... [11:54] ---     No, it can't be. [11:56] ---     There's just no way! [12:00] ---     Am I seeing a ghost? [12:02] ---     A-A ghost? [12:04] ---     What do you mean? [12:05] ---     Well, I mean, that black raincoat... [12:09] ---     no, that leather poncho... [12:12] ---     That's the leader of Laughing Coffin... [12:22] ---     - What?     - Who is that? [12:24] ---     That's PoH! [12:26] ---     It can't be! [12:43] ---     Stop. Just stop. [12:46] ---     This is bad. This is really bad! [12:50] ---     That colossal force didn't come     from Japan or America. [12:56] ---     It's from China and Korea! SIGN    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:47 AM Seoul, South Korea [13:15] ---     I'll have to enlist soon, huh? [13:18] ---     If only they had these in the army. [13:25] ---     Link start. [13:40] ---     "A bunch of Korean, American     and Chinese gamers [13:43] ---     made a new VRMMO and their server's been hacked     by some Japanese players. [13:53] ---     They're attacking the testers in game right now." [13:56] ---     What's up with that? [13:58] ---     Those red guys are the enemy! [14:00] ---     Is that Japanese? [14:00] ---     Vanguard, charge! [14:02] ---     Push them back! [14:03] ---     It looks like a massacre of the American players     by the Japanese players, [14:08] ---     but the Japanese side     seems way too desperate for that. SIGN    Shanghai, China [14:22] ---     Hey, Moonphase, did you see that video? [14:26] ---     Is that you, Mei Mei Xiang?     Yeah, I just saw it. [14:30] ---     Then hurry and download the client. [14:34] ---     The client? [14:39] ---     "Seeking volunteers to help save the testers     from the vicious Japanese attackers. [14:47] ---     For anyone who'd like to join, please download     the required client software to your Amusphere." [14:56] ---     Is this it? [14:57] ---     Mei Mei Xiang, what's your take on all this? [15:01] ---     I'm not really sure. [15:03] ---     But if it's true, then our comrades     might be in trouble, right? [15:10] ---     Well, yeah, I guess. But that video... [15:13] ---     Why don't you just go ahead and install it?     I'm going on ahead. [15:20] ---     I guess I'll find out once I get there. [15:22] ---     And it looks like most of my friends     are taking part. [15:39] ---     Here he comes! [16:08] ---     There's no doubt... I know him! [16:12] ---     Those eyes... that face... I know him! [16:31] ---     Subtilizer... SIGN    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 9:03 AM Ocean Turtle [16:55] ---     Well, Higa? Any problems? [17:01] ---     Y-Yeah, we're managing. [17:03] ---     I think we should be able to climb down     to the pressure bulkhead in another five minutes. [17:08] ---     Understood. [17:10] ---     Once you're ready,     I'll give the Ichiemon team the order to move in. [17:14] ---     Roger! [17:16] ---     Sorry about this, Mr. Yanai.     Please look after him for me, all right? [17:22] ---     Roger that. [17:26] ---     How many tens of thousands     of them are there? [17:29] ---     Do they hate each other? [17:32] ---     What's that? [17:34] ---     The lock on the bulkhead has been disabled! [17:38] ---     S-Someone go check the corridor! [17:52] ---     The invaders just started attacking     the Ichiemon team! [17:55] ---     Hurry! [17:58] ---     The cable maintenance connector     is ten meters away. [18:02] ---     Then I'll monitor Kirito's Fluctlight in Subcon. [18:07] ---     Higa, good luck! [18:08] ---     Right! [18:16] ---     There you are, Moonphase. [18:17] ---     What took you so long?     What've you been up to? [18:20] ---     Sorry. I was getting ready for my class. [18:27] ---     This is the test server? [18:29] ---     What are we supposed to do? [18:31] ---     Are those guys really Japanese? [18:37] ---     Comrades! [18:39] ---     I am deeply grateful to you     for answering my call to arms. [18:44] ---     Unfortunately, the test players     who were alpha testing this site [18:49] ---     have already been killed     by the Japanese. [18:53] ---     However, they've moved     to another test location, [18:56] ---     so they can do the same thing there. [18:59] ---     The Japanese have hacked the server, [19:02] ---     and can produce as much     high-spec equipment as they want! [19:06] ---     Whereas, since we've been stripped     of our admin privileges, [19:10] ---     we can only offer you     the default equipment! [19:15] ---     Let's kick the cowards out! [19:18] ---     Protect our server! [19:22] ---     However, your sense of justice and unity     won't be defeated by any sword or armor! [19:26] ---     What's going on here? [19:28] ---     It's like that voice is speaking     directly into my mind. [19:31] ---     Is that guy really an admin? [19:36] ---     Can't he just shut down the server's power? [19:38] ---     The enemy is right in front of us! [19:41] ---     Go! [19:59] ---     Don't overdo it, Asuna. [20:02] ---     Give us a chance to shine, too. [20:04] ---     He's right. Just leave this to us! [20:07] ---     - Charge!     - Attack! [20:45] ---     Damn it! [21:22] ---     The maintenance connector is in here. [21:33] ---     Finally. [21:46] ---     All right! [21:47] ---     Now I can control the STLs with Kirito and Asuna,     as well as their two friends! [21:55] ---     Here we go! [21:56] ---     D-Don't move! [23:36] ---     Next time: Code 871. E16 - Code 871 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.) [00:05] Yanai     Don't move. [00:07] Higa     Mr. Yanai, why are you doing this? [00:10] Yanai     L-Listen, you've got the wrong idea,     treating me like a traitor. [00:17] Yanai     I'm just following through with my goal. [00:20] Yanai     I'm going to carry on the boss' legacy.     That's why I infiltrated Rath! [00:26] Higa     Th-The boss' legacy?     Who are you talking about? [00:32] Yanai     Someone you know really well! [00:35] Yanai     It's Mr. Sugou! [00:37] Higa     Carry on his legacy?     But he's not even dead! [00:44] Yanai     He might as well be! [00:46] Yanai     He'll be locked up for at least ten years. [00:48] Yanai     It was a close call for me, too. [00:51] Yanai     But I blamed it all on my coworker     and managed to get away. [00:56] Higa     Then you were involved     in Sugou's human experiments, too? [01:00] Yanai     I wasn't just "involved"! [01:02] Yanai     I was the one     who gathered the data for it. [01:06] Yanai     That was fun research. [01:08] Yanai     You know, like the virtual tentacle play. [01:11] Yanai     Well, my current life might be     coming to an end, [01:15] Yanai     but the line he connected is still active. [01:18] Yanai     So I have to make use of it,     otherwise he'll be upset, right? [01:24] Higa     Line? To where? [01:28] Yanai     The American National Security Agency. [01:32] Higa     You're the one who's been leaking information     about Project Alicization to the Americans! [01:37] Yanai     If the Americans down below     succeed in retrieving Alice, [01:41] Yanai     there'll be a big bonus     and a position for me overseas! [01:46] Higa     What is that, if not the American success story     Mr. Sugou dreamed of? [01:52] Higa     If we don't hurry, then Kirito will... [01:54] Higa     Please notice, Ms. Rinko! [02:00] Yanai     D-Don't move! SIGN    Code 871 SIGN    Dark Territory Rocky Mountain [03:47] Sinon     You're Subtilizer! [03:51] Subtilizer     Did Alice escape? [03:53] Subtilizer     No matter. I'll catch up soon enough. [03:56] Subtilizer     If I remember correctly,     I fought you in Gun Gale Online, didn't I? [04:01] Subtilizer     Your name's... Sinon, isn't it? [04:05] Subtilizer     To think we'd meet again here. [04:07] Sinon     And you? Why are you here? [04:10] Subtilizer     Because it's inevitable, why else? [04:15] Subtilizer     This is fate. [04:17] Subtilizer     It is the power of our souls     that attract them to each other. [04:21] Subtilizer     Now we'll be able to understand     all kinds of things. [04:23] Subtilizer     Like whether or not one can also suck in the soul     of a living human through an STL. [04:30] Subtilizer     And also, after not getting to taste it in BoB,     finding out just how sweet your soul is. [05:05] Sinon     I can't. I have to resist. I have to fight. [05:13] Subtilizer     Sinon, have you ever considered     the meaning of the name Subtilizer? [05:21] Subtilizer     It means, "one who sharpens,     one who renders, one who chooses... [05:25] Subtilizer     and one who steals.” [05:27] Subtilizer     I shall steal you, and steal your soul. [05:33] Sinon     I can't. [05:36] Sinon     Stop. Don't steal it. [05:42] Sinon     Stop. [05:55] Sinon     This is... [05:58] Sinon     This is Kirito's... but what's it doing here? [06:08] Sinon     You saved me again, didn't you? [06:15] Sinon     Then I can do this. [06:32] Sinon     You're not a god or a devil. [06:35] Sinon     You're just a human! [06:39] Sinon     Don't lose! [06:41] Sinon     Don't lose... Hécate! [07:07] Sinon     Bring it on. SIGN    Dark Territory Southern Ruins [07:18] Asuna     Protect the people of the Underworld     at all costs, no matter what! [07:23] Human Soldier     Stop! Please, stop! [07:33] Asuna     Someone help. [07:36] Sakuya     All right! We're going to break through! [07:39] Sakuya     Bellflower Team, Lily Team,     push the battle to the right! [07:43] Sakuya     Here we go! Synchronized sword skills... ready! [07:47] Sakuya     On my count! [07:48] Sakuya/Alicia     - Five, four, three...     - Everyone, don't give up! [07:53] Alicia     Buy as much as time as possible! [07:59] Sakuya     Rue! [08:07] Alicia     No! Go back, Sakuya! [08:09] Sakuya     Stop! [08:19] Sakuya     Rue... [08:26] Siune     I have to... I have to do something. [08:29] Siune     Sometimes you have to fight     to get your point across. [08:32] Siune     Isn't that right, Yuuki? [08:34] Siune     Everyone, please! [08:36] Siune     Create a breakpoint for me, just this once! [08:39] Jun     Understood! Tecchi, Talken, Nori,     let's synchronize our big attacks and blast them! [08:44] Jun     On my count! Two, one... [09:02] Siune     Listen! You've all been deceived. [09:05] Siune     This server belongs to a Japanese company,     and we're not hackers, we're legitimate users! [09:11] Korean Player A     You're lying! We saw you. [09:13] Korean Player A     You guys just slaughtered a bunch of players     the same color as us, didn't you? [09:19] Siune     Those players were Americans who dove in     after being given false information, just like you! [09:24] Siune     You're the ones being used     to sabotage the Japanese company. [09:28] Siune     Think it through again. [09:30] Siune     Does that rage and hatred truly belong to you? [09:38] Moonphase     Is what you're saying true? [09:45] Moonphase     I'm Moonphase. And you are? [09:48] Siune     I'm Siune. [09:50] Moonphase     I see. Siune, this whole thing     seemed odd to me, too. [10:01] Mei Mei Xiang     Hey, let me through. [10:05] Mei Mei Xiang     Moonphase, I finally found you. [10:08] Mei Mei Xiang     Something's off about this game, after all. [10:10] Moonphase     Mei, you think so, too? [10:13] Mei Mei Xiang     Yes. [10:14] Moonphase     We were told it was Japanese hackers attacking, [10:18] Moonphase     but to me, it looks more like     they're trying to protect something. [10:22] Siune     Then you believe me? [10:24] Mei Mei Xiang     But we need some kind of proof, or else— [10:31] Vassago     What are you doing there     with the Japanese? [10:40] Vassago     We don't need traitors here! [10:43] Vassago     Everyone!     Don't be fooled by those dirty Japanese! [10:47] Vassago     If this is a Japanese server,     and you all are legitimate users, [10:52] Vassago     why are you the only ones     with top-tier equipment? [10:56] Vassago     You must have cheated     and created whatever you wanted! [10:59] Korean Players     He's right! [11:01] Siune     You're wrong! [11:02] Siune     Our equipment's different because     we converted our main characters to this world! [11:09] Vassago     What kind of moron would convert     their main character to a test server? [11:13] Vassago     That's a lie! It's all lies! [11:19] Siune     It's true! Please believe me! [11:21] Siune     We came here knowing that     we could lose our characters— [11:26] Korean Player B     Shut up! [11:30] Moonphase     Siune! [11:32] Mei Mei Xiang     Everyone, calm down! [11:34] Korean Player     We can't forgive hackers! SIGN    Dark Territory Northern Chasm [12:10] AmericanPlayers     - Go!     - Go! [12:19] Iskahn     So this is it, huh? [12:29] Iskahn     Who's that? [12:31] Sheyta     That's... [12:39] Lilpilin     Are you guys all right? [12:41] Iskahn     Why? I thought you were standing by     on the emperor's orders? [12:47] Leafa     Because we're comrades, aren't we? [12:49] Leafa     Lilpilin, you withdraw with the pugilists.     I'll take care of this, all right? [12:54] Lilpilin     We'll fight with you! [12:56] Leafa     No, don't! I don't want you to suffer     any more casualties than you already have! [13:01] Leafa     Don't worry! [13:03] Leafa     I don't care how many of them there are, [13:06] Leafa     I won't let them win! SIGN    Ocean Turtle Corridor near the bulkhead [13:24] Kikuoka     H-How's Kirito doing? [13:26] Rinko     Higa's operation just started. [13:29] Rinko     Is the decoy working? [13:31] Kikuoka     I had them throw our entire supply     of smoke grenades. [13:35] Kikuoka     We should be able to distract them     until the smoke clears from the corridor, [13:38] Kikuoka     but after that,     we'll have to lock the bulkhead again. [13:41] Kikuoka     We don't have much time. [13:43] Rinko     Well, Higa said we should see results     in five minutes, at most. [13:55] Rinko     Let’s see. "Limit, opposition quotient...     detection threshold... report"? [14:00] Rinko     What is this? [14:02] Kikuoka     Wh... What? [14:03] Rinko     Wh-What's wrong? [14:07] Kikuoka     There's no question. [14:08] Kikuoka     It's a new limit-breaking Fluctlight. [14:11] Kikuoka     But why now, at a time like this? [14:14] Rinko     You mean it's a second ALICE? [14:17] Kikuoka     Technically, it's not on the same level as Alice. [14:21] Kikuoka     It looks like the artificial Fluctlight     broke its limits [14:24] Kikuoka     through its emotional circuits,     rather than its logical circuits. [14:27] Kikuoka     Oh, no! It's moving towards     the group of Americans to the south! [14:33] Rinko     Hey, Mr. Kikuoka? [14:35] Kikuoka     Wh-What is it? [14:36] Rinko     What is this external command inserted here? [14:42] Rinko     "Injecting simulated pain     into the right ocular region"? [14:45] Rinko     You were actually restricting     the people of the Underworld like that? [14:49] Kikuoka     N-No, we didn't do that! [14:52] Kikuoka     Of course we wouldn't! [14:53] Kikuoka     That would defeat the purpose. [14:55] Kikuoka     In fact, it's clearly sabotage. [14:58] Rinko     It is, isn't it. [15:00] Rinko     Not to mention,     this code doesn't have Higa's idiosyncrasies. [15:04] Rinko     Something's commented out     near the beginning. [15:07] Rinko     "Code 871." What's 871? [15:10] Kikuoka     871? I've never even heard that number before. [15:15] Kikuoka     No, hold on. Hold on a sec. [15:17] Kikuoka     I think I just saw it somewhere... [15:25] Kikuoka     That lab coat belongs to the staff member     who just went down below with Higa, Mr. Yanai. [15:32] Kikuoka     8(ya) 7(na) 1(i)... [15:35] Kikuoka/Rinko     - Yanai!     - Yanai! [15:44] Yanai     Well, I didn't mean to hit you. [15:47] Yanai     I was only planning     to mess with your work a little, [15:51] Yanai     then escape down     to the Main Control side. [15:55] Yanai     It's not like anyone with Rath has died,     so as long as we can retrieve Alice safely, [16:01] Yanai     it would've been a happy ending     for everyone. [16:04] Higa     No one has died? [16:06] Higa     But if we don't take this chance to treat Kirito,     he'll never regain consciousness again! [16:13] Higa     And the one responsible for killing his soul     will be you! [16:17] Yanai     Oh, yeah, that's right. [16:21] Yanai     That brat can die. [16:24] Yanai     After all, he was the one who killed her. [16:29] Yanai     My precious Admi, that is! [16:31] Higa     "Ad... mi"? [16:33] Yanai     The pontifex of the Axiom Church,     Her Eminence, Administrator! [16:38] Yanai     See, I'd promised her. [16:41] Yanai     That I would do everything I can to help her     assume absolute control over the Underworld. [16:45] Yanai     And even if the server got reinitialized,     I'd preserve her Lightcube. [16:53] Higa     So you corrupted the Underworld? [16:57] Yanai     No, she was the one who made first contact. [17:01] Yanai     When I was on the late shift one night,     I suddenly heard this girl's voice over the speakers. [17:06] Yanai     That really startled me. [17:08] Yanai     She'd found the entire command list     for the Underworld on her own, [17:13] Yanai     and opened a line to our side. [17:15] Yanai     And then I used an STL to secretly visit Admi. [17:19] Yanai     It turned out that Admi's personality, voice,     and mannerisms were all my ideals. [17:27] Yanai     She promised me. [17:30] Yanai     That if I helped her,     she'd make me her number one servant! [17:34] Higa     I was wrong.     It was Mr. Yanai who was corrupted. [17:40] Yanai     But now she's dead. [17:42] Yanai     She was murdered by that kid. [17:45] Yanai     I have to avenge her,     or else poor Admi won't rest in peace, right? [17:50] Yanai     That's right. That's right. [17:53] Yanai     On second thought,     I need to kill at least one person... [18:00] Yanai     ...if I'm going to honor her memory, right? [18:14] Asuna     Stop. [18:17] Asuna     Please, stop! [18:24] Vassago     Stop! [18:42] Silica     Agil! Please hold on! Agil! [18:59] Lisbeth     Everyone... I... I did this to everyone. [19:03] Asuna     No. No, you didn't. Liz! [19:11] Vassago     Lay down your weapons and surrender. [19:14] Vassago     Do that, and I won't kill you     and those behind you. [19:18] Sortiliena     Don't be absurd! Do you really think     we'd be reluctant to die at this point— [19:22] Asuna     Listen to him! [19:24] Asuna     Please! You must live! [19:27] Asuna     No matter how humiliating it might be,     please go on living! [19:31] Asuna     That's... That's our... our one... [19:43] Red Player A     We win! [19:45] Red Player B     Victory is ours! [19:48] Vassago     Yo. Long time no see, Lightning Flash. [19:57] Asuna     PoH. [19:58] Vassago     Hey, that name brings back memories. [20:01] Vassago     I'm glad you remember it. [20:04] Asuna     Is this vengeance? [20:07] Asuna     For the Assault Team     wiping out Laughing Coffin? [20:15] Vassago     Are you a freaking idiot? [20:16] Vassago     Let me tell you something. [20:18] Vassago     The one who tipped off your Assault Team     about Laughing Coffin's hideout? [20:23] Vassago     That was me. [20:29] Asuna     Why would you... [20:32] Vassago     I wanted to make you guys murderers. [20:37] Vassago     The Assault Team, posing as heroes,     acting all high and mighty on the front lines! [20:43] Asuna     That's what you wanted? [20:45] Asuna     To force Kirito to be burdened from PKing? [20:49] Vassago     Yes. Absolutely, yes. [20:52] Vassago     I was watching that battle from hiding. [20:57] Vassago     When Professor Blackie snapped     and killed two of them, [21:00] Vassago     I came this close to bursting into laughter     and blowing my cover. [21:04] Asuna     D-Do you know how much     Kirito agonized and suffered over that? [21:10] Vassago     Yeah? Glad to hear it.     But that sounds suspicious. [21:15] Vassago     If he actually regretted it, [21:18] Vassago     wouldn't he be too repulsed     to even look at another VR game? [21:22] Vassago     Because of the guilt     from the guys he killed. [21:25] Vassago     I know. He's in here, too, right? [21:31] Vassago     Well, I'll ask him myself. [21:47] Asuna     Stop! Anything but that! [21:52] Vassago     It's showtime! [23:36] Asuna     Next time: Prince of Hell. E17 - Prince of Hell 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.) [00:05] ---     These connections. [00:08] ---     Are they from the old SAO server? [00:11] ---     Who could it be? SIGN    Prince of Hell [02:03] ---     What is this? [02:05] ---     Hey, Blackie, wake up. [02:07] ---     You hear me, Mr. Black Swordsman? [02:10] ---     Kirito-senpai kept trying to stand,     over and over, during the battle. [02:15] ---     Ronie. [02:17] ---     You get it, don't you? [02:19] ---     He fought and fought and fought to the end,     and now he's wounded! [02:23] ---     So leave him alone!     Please just leave Kirito alone! [02:27] ---     Hey, hey, hey, you're kidding!     This isn't any fun at all! [02:32] ---     Hey, I said wake up! [02:34] ---     Stand up! Good morning! [02:36] ---     Kirito! [02:44] ---     What the hell? So you're busted for real? [02:48] ---     The great hero's a vegetable now? [03:01] ---     You moved! [03:03] ---     What, you want this? [03:13] ---     Come on, say something! [03:17] ---     You bastard... [03:18] ---     You bastard, don't you dare touch Kirito! [03:23] ---     - Klein!     - Klein! [03:25] ---     You're the one bastard... [03:28] ---     I'll never forgive! [03:48] ---     Who the hell are you? [03:56] ---     You're... [03:58] ---     Eiji? [04:29] ---     You scum. [04:31] ---     Get out of my face! [04:37] ---     He's a dirty Japanese!     Don't forgive these cowardly hackers! [05:03] ---     Yuna? [05:03] ---     Eiji, sorry to keep you waiting! [05:05] ---     Yuna? [05:06] ---     For real? [05:07] ---     Is it really her? [05:09] ---     Let's do this, Eiji! [05:13] ---     Yeah. [05:16] ---     Who the hell are you two? [05:32] ---     This is round two! [06:00] ---     This voice... It really is Yuna! [06:03] ---     Then is this a Japanese server? [06:29] ---     Bastard. Who are you? [06:34] ---     I'm... [06:36] ---     the Knights of the Blood Oath's... [06:40] ---     Nautilus! [07:01] ---     Never heard of you, scum. [07:14] ---     True, back then, I was... [07:20] ---     ...a completely useless weakling. [07:23] ---     But! [07:32] ---     For murdering so many of the other players     and my comrades in Aincrad, you're the one person... [07:38] ---     ...I'll never... [07:42] ---     ...forgive! SIGN    Operation in Progress [08:55] ---     A pissant Japanese like you. [09:01] ---     Did you really think... [09:04] ---     you could beat me? SIGN    2015 San Francisco, America [09:13] ---     It's because you were born     that my life is as miserable as it is. [09:21] ---     Devil's spawn! [09:27] ---     Good to see that you're healthy. [09:29] ---     After not showing your face for years,     don't try to act like my dad now. [09:34] ---     What do you want? [09:36] ---     Your older half brother is suffering     from congenital kidney failure. [09:41] ---     He needs a kidney transplant. [09:45] ---     So what? [09:47] ---     I've chosen the best hospital in Japan for my son. [09:51] ---     And I've secured the top surgeon in that field. [09:54] ---     All he needs is a kidney donor. [09:58] ---     What the hell? [09:59] ---     You bastard! [10:01] ---     If you refuse,     I can't continue to support your mother. [10:36] ---     Damned Japanese! [10:39] ---     I'm in front of Tokorozawa General Hospital. SIGN    Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Japan [10:43] ---     Victims of the SAO Incident     have been continuously arriving. [10:48] ---     Even now, three days since the incident,     there are no solutions in sight [10:52] ---     as the death toll has reached 478,     and is expected to continue rising. SIGN    Recall of VR Devices: No End in Sight [10:57] ---     Currently, the police are rushing     to confiscate the NerveGear, [11:01] ---     but there are reports of it     being sold on the black market. [11:03] ---     That's it. [11:26] ---     Link start. [11:41] ---     Devil's spawn! [11:55] ---     In this world,     I can kill all the Japanese I want. [12:07] ---     Eiji, you— [12:11] ---     Look at you now, you dirty Japanese! [12:15] ---     Time for you to go. [12:22] ---     I'm not the same as I was before! [12:26] ---     You little... [12:27] ---     You annoying bastard! [12:37] ---     Yuuna... [12:38] ---     Did I do what I needed to? [12:43] ---     Good job, Ei! [12:59] ---     Doesn't that emblem look familiar? [13:02] ---     Yeah. Isn't that the mark of Laughing Coffin? [13:06] ---     Laughing Coffin? [13:07] ---     The ones who massacred hundreds in SAO, right? [13:10] ---     So that guy is a serial killer? [13:26] ---     Stop, everyone! [13:27] ---     Calm down! [13:28] ---     Get a hold of yourselves! [13:30] ---     He's a serial killer! [13:31] ---     Are you going to do what he says? [13:33] ---     Don't attack our comrades! [13:35] ---     Don't give in to his power! [13:36] ---     Please! Just hear us out! [13:50] ---     Is he a devil? [13:54] ---     Just you wait. [13:55] ---     I'll wake you up soon. [13:59] ---     If you keep lying there in a daze,     everyone's going to die. [14:29] ---     The Hécate II holds seven rounds per magazine. [14:33] ---     This is my seventh shot. [14:37] ---     However, the Barrett XM500 can hold ten rounds. [14:42] ---     Which means... [14:44] ---     he has two shots left. [14:59] ---     I'm sorry, Asuna. [15:01] ---     I'm sorry, Yui. [15:05] ---     I'm sorry... [15:06] ---     Kirito. [15:17] ---     Verdurous Anima! [15:54] ---     It's like a curse. [15:57] ---     The Terraria account's unlimited regeneration ability. [16:01] ---     No matter how badly I'm wounded     and how much pain I'm suffering, I can't fall. [16:11] ---     But if it were Big Brother, [16:13] ---     he would never fall from wounds like these. [16:17] ---     So... [16:19] ---     I won't fall, either. [16:21] ---     It won't be a problem to cut down     all these enemies myself. [16:26] ---     Because I'm... [16:28] ---     Big Brother's...     Kirito the Black Swordsman's... [16:35] ---     ...little sister! [17:35] ---     I won't give up. [17:37] ---     Even if my imagination's transformed my gun, [17:41] ---     its system features should still be intact. [17:46] ---     I'll never give up. [17:49] ---     I have to believe. In myself. [17:51] ---     In Hécate. [17:53] ---     In Kirito. [17:59] ---     Solus' bow automatically absorbs resources     from its surroundings to recharge its attack power... [18:05] ---     the power of Annihilate Ray. [18:07] ---     Fire! [18:31] ---     All right. [18:33] ---     I'll face you as many times it takes! [18:54] ---     Kirito. [19:06] ---     I put up a good fight, didn't I, Big Brother? [19:19] ---     Higa, watch out! [19:33] ---     Higa, are you all right?     Answer me! Hey! [19:38] ---     Uh, well, you did startle me... [19:40] ---     I didn't know you could scream like that. [19:43] ---     H-How can you be so calm?     Are you hurt? Were you shot? [19:47] ---     Uh, well... No, I'm totally fine!     It's just a scratch! [19:52] ---     I'll continue the operation. [19:54] ---     So please continue to monitor Kirito! [19:57] ---     You're sure you're okay?     I'll take your word on it! [20:00] ---     If you're lying, I'll never forgive you! [20:02] ---     Yes, of course, you can trust me! [20:05] ---     Then I'll head back to Subcon, [20:07] ---     but I'll be back here     as soon as there's a change on the graph! [20:10] ---     I'm counting on you, Higa! [20:12] ---     R-Rinko-senpai! [20:15] ---     Uh, well... um... [20:19] ---     Um, when all of this is over,     do you want to go out for dinner sometime? [20:23] ---     Fine. Hamburgers, beef bowls...     I'll treat you to whatever you want! [20:28] ---     So good luck with this! [20:31] ---     What a cheap date. [20:33] ---     Actually, that line had "death flag"     written all over it. [20:37] ---     Connecting STL #1 to #4. [20:40] ---     #5, #6... connected. [20:48] ---     All right, Kirito. Time to wake up. [21:13] ---     Please, Kirito.     I'll give you my heart, my life, my everything... [21:19] ---     So open your eyes! Kirito! [21:26] ---     Big Brother. [21:31] ---     Kirito! [21:37] ---     Now, Kirito... [21:57] ---     Kirito... [22:00] ---     What? It was a dream? [23:36] ---     Next time: Memories. E18 - Memories 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.) [00:22] Kirito     Guess I'll head home. [00:30] Kirito     It's like... [00:32] Kirito     It's like there's something     I need to do right away. [00:51] Announcement     Next, last stop, Hon-Kawagoe, Hon-Kawagoe. SIGN    In 2022, mankind finally SIGN    built a full virtual environment [01:29] Sachi     Kirito. [01:49] Kirito     Sachi! SIGN    Memories [03:40] Moonphase     Stop, everyone! [03:41] Moonphase's Friend A     Calm down! [03:42] Mei Mei Xiang's Friend A     Get a hold of yourselves! [03:44] Moonphase's Friend B     He's a serial killer! [03:45] Mei Mei Xiang's Friend B     Are you going to do what he says? [03:47] Mei Mei Xiang's Friend C     Don't attack our comrades! [03:49] Moonphase's Friend C     Don't give in to his power! [03:50] Mei Mei Xiang     Please! Just hear us out! [04:04] Moonphase     Is he a devil? [04:08] Vassago     Just you wait. [04:10] Vassago     I'll wake you up soon. [04:13] Vassago     If you keep lying there in a daze,     everyone's going to die. [04:25] Vassago     If you won't wake up... [04:29] Vassago     then I guess I'll start by killing this guy. [04:32] Asuna     How could you? [04:37] Asuna     It's no use. [04:39] Asuna     I can't even stand. [04:41] Yuuki     It's all right. [04:43] Yuuki     I know you can stand, Asuna. [04:49] Yuuki     Now stand, Asuna. [04:52] Yuuki     To protect what you love. [05:47] Asuna     What is it you want? [05:51] Vassago     Isn't it obvious? [05:53] Vassago     The one in black. [05:56] Vassago     Ever since I tried and failed to kill him     on floor 5 in Aincrad, [06:00] Vassago     he's been the only thing I want. [06:03] Asuna     Why do you hate Kirito so much?     What did he ever do to you? [06:08] Vassago     Hate? [06:10] Vassago     I thought you, of all people,     would understand how much I love that guy. [06:17] Vassago     In a world full of scumbags,     he's the only guy I could believe in unconditionally. [06:25] Vassago     Never breaking down,     no matter how much I tormented him, [06:27] Vassago     never getting corrupted,     no matter how much I tempted him, [06:30] Vassago     he's always given me hope and joy. [06:34] Vassago     That's why... [06:36] Vassago     it's unforgivable that he ended up like this     when I wasn't around. [06:41] Vassago     I'm going to wake him up no matter what. [06:44] Vassago     And whatever it takes to do that... [06:45] Vassago     I don't care who, or how many thousands,     or tens of thousands, [06:48] Vassago     I'll kill them! [06:51] Asuna     Hope? Joy? [06:55] Asuna     Because of what you did,     how much did Kirito... how much... [07:03] Vassago     I figured out how this world works, too. [07:06] Vassago     All the spilled blood and lost lives here     is converted into energy. [07:12] Vassago     Back in Aincrad, the stats of my Mate-Chopper     would go down every time it killed a monster, [07:18] Vassago     and the stats would go up     if it slashed a player. [07:21] Vassago     Look. [07:23] Vassago     Here in the Underworld, it's naturally powering up     by absorbing human life. [07:31] Vassago     On this battlefield, all the lives you people took     are swirling around, [07:36] Vassago     as well as the lives     of the Japanese fighters they took. [07:40] Vassago     If everyone starts killing each other,     it will flood this place with a lot more life. [07:45] Vassago     And once I've absorbed all of the life, [07:48] Vassago     I'm going to kill     every artificial Fluctlight in this world. [07:53] Vassago     All those monsters in the land of darkness,     and the humans in the Human Empire. [07:58] Vassago     If I do that much,     it should wake him up. [08:02] Vassago     If he is the Black Swordsman I believe in. [08:09] Vassago     Don't worry. I won't kill you yet. [08:13] Vassago     I'm just going to make sure     you can't interfere anymore. [08:17] Vassago     You need to witness it. [08:21] Vassago     Him waking up,     only to die in my arms. [08:43] Yuuki     It's all right. [08:46] Yuuki     I'll always be by your side. [09:05] Lisbeth     Asuna! [09:07] Lisbeth     You can do it, Asuna! [09:09] Silica     Asuna! Asuna! [09:11] Agil     Get up, Asuna! [09:12] Klein     Asuna! [09:18] Asuna     I won't lose. [09:20] Asuna     To someone like you,     who only knows how to hate... [09:26] Asuna     I will never lose! [10:47] Asuna     Thank you... Yuuki. [11:01] Sortiliena     Oh no! That man's sword     is absorbing sacred resources! [11:25] Vassago     My allies! This is the true nature     of the Japanese! [11:29] Vassago     These spineless traitors     and the dirty Japanese... [11:35] Vassago     Kill every last one of them! [12:05] Asuna     Kirito. [12:23] Kirito     Don't! Stop! [12:25] Kirito     Don't! [12:51] Sasamaru     Tetsuo! [12:52] Sasamura     Damn it! [13:22] Keita     You were a beater... [13:27] Keita     You never had any right     to get involved with us! [13:37] Kirito     No more! I don't want to see any more!     I don't want to hear any more! [13:58] Kirito     I don't want to remember anymore.     I don't want to know what happens next. [14:03] Kirito     You've hurt Asuna... [14:05] Kirito     way more! [14:12] Oberon     My hand! [15:35] Kirito     I... I'm the one who should've died! [15:57] Asuna     Kirito. [16:02] Kirito     Asuna. [16:04] Shino     Kirito. [16:08] Kirito     Sinon. [16:10] Suguha     Big Brother. [16:14] Kirito     Sugu. [16:19] Kirito     But... [16:21] Kirito     I don't have any right     to receive your forgiveness. [16:27] Kirito     I'm sorry. [16:31] Kirito     I'm sorry, Asuna. [16:33] Kirito     I'm sorry, Sinon. [16:35] Kirito     Sorry, Sugu. [16:38] Kirito     I can't stand anymore. [16:40] Kirito     I can't fight anymore. [16:43] Kirito     I'm sorry. [16:48] Higa     Why? How come, Kirito? [16:51] Higa     This still isn't enough? [16:55] Higa     Just one more person. [16:57] Higa     If only there was one more person     with deep ties to Kirito, [17:00] Higa     who'd accumulated     a strong mental image of him! [17:06] Higa     What's this connection? [17:09] Higa     Is it coming from an object     inside the Underworld? [17:12] Eugeo     Kirito. [17:19] Eugeo     Kirito. [17:20] Kirito     Eugeo! [17:22] Kirito     You're alive, Eugeo? [17:28] Eugeo     This is the memory of me     that lives inside you. [17:32] Eugeo     And the fragment of memory I left behind. [17:36] Kirito     Memory? [17:37] Eugeo     That's right. [17:39] Eugeo     Have you forgotten already? [17:42] Eugeo     At that time, we were both certain. [17:45] Eugeo     Memories... [17:48] Eugeo     are right here. [17:51] Kirito     Yeah. [17:55] Kirito     Right here forever. [17:58] Asuna     We're always connected to you. [18:03] Shino     No matter how far apart we may be. [18:06] Shino     No matter if we have to part one day. [18:10] Suguha     Memories and feelings     will stay connected forever. Isn't that right? [18:18] Kirito     It's okay, Eugeo? [18:20] Kirito     It's really okay for me to start walking again? [18:26] Eugeo     Of course, Kirito.     So many people are waiting for you. [18:33] Eugeo     Now, let's go, together,     to wherever this takes us. [19:11] Asuna     Kirito. [19:25] Asuna     Is this... the scent of roses? [19:46] Kirito/Eugeo     - Enhance Armament.     - Enhance Armament. [20:09] Ronie     That's... [20:10] Sortiliena     a Perfect Weapon Control art! [20:21] Asuna     Kirito! [20:33] Vassago     I've waited so long for you. [20:35] Vassago     Now, let's dance... [20:38] Vassago     Kirito! [20:39] Sortiliena     Oh no! [21:55] Asuna     Welcome back, Kirito. [21:59] Kirito     I'm back... [22:02] Kirito     Asuna. [23:36] Kirito     Next time: Awakening. E19 - Awakening 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.) [00:07] Sortieliena     Kirito. [00:09] Ronie     Kirito-senpai. [00:13] Asuna     Welcome back, Kirito. [00:19] Vassago     So you're finally awake, huh? [00:22] Vassago     Seriously, you're the best, Kirito. [00:38] Vassago     All right, let's pick up where we left off. [00:41] Vassago     What got put on hold back in Aincrad. [00:46] Vassago     The continuation of "showtime!" SIGN    Awakening [02:39] Vassago     Come on. Don't let me down, all right? [02:48] Vassago     I've been waiting almost two years     for this day. [03:03] Vassago     Just throw away that crappy sword     and use your left hand. [03:07] Vassago     Those guys you froze     killed a ton of your comrades. [03:12] Kirito     I know how you do things. [03:15] Kirito     Turning people on each other,     sowing the seeds of hatred, [03:18] Kirito     and inciting the next battle. [03:20] Kirito     You really messed with us in SAO, [03:23] Kirito     but you won't get away with that     in this world! [03:26] Kirito     No way! [03:28] Vassago     Yeah? Then what will you do? [03:31] Vassago     Once the ice melts, those guys are going     to massacre all of your precious friends. [03:36] Vassago     The only way you can stop that     is to kill those guys first. [03:39] Vassago     Go on, give the order. [03:42] Vassago     To slaughter them all! [03:48] Vassago     Well, if you want to be stubborn and die,     that's fine. [03:53] Vassago     Don't worry. After I kill you,     I'll put Lightning Flash and the others, [03:59] Vassago     every last one of them, into the ground! [04:08] Asuna     Kirito! [04:13] Tiese     Please. Kirito-senpai.... [04:33] Vassago     How are you...? [04:44] Eugeo     Let's do this, Kirito! [04:46] Kirito     Eugeo. [05:15] Kirito/Eugeo     - Release Recollection!     - Release Recollection! [05:30] Asuna     What was that? [05:43] Asuna     Are those the players' life resources? [05:47] Asuna     Kirito is logging them out     so they won't suffer, right? [05:52] Vassago     You bastard, you've got to be kidding me! [05:55] Asuna     No! Not again! [05:57] Yuuki     It's all right. [06:00] Yuuki     Look. [06:03] Vassago     What? Why aren't the resources coming to me? [06:08] Yuuki     You said so, didn't you, Asuna? [06:10] Yuuki     That "life is for transporting     and imparting souls." [06:13] Yuuki     And all the people from these different countries     who came to this world [06:16] Yuuki     don't really want to kill each other. [06:19] Yuuki     Everyone wants the same thing.     An exciting and thrilling world. [06:24] Yuuki     Like the land of fairies where you and I met. [06:27] Yuuki     They want to go to a beautiful, fun,     and joyous world. [06:31] Yuuki     That's all there is to it. [06:33] Asuna     Yes. [06:36] Asuna     You're right, Yuuki. [06:48] Kirito     Release Recollection. [06:58] Vassago     Damn it! [07:02] Tiese     Eugeo-senpai once told me. [07:04] Tiese     Kirito-senpai's black sword     used to be a huge black cedar tree [07:09] Tiese     in the far north of the Human Empire. [07:11] Sortiliena     I see. That's why     that sword can absorb sacred resources. [07:43] Asuna     Kirito. [07:49] Vassago     You really are the best, Kirito. [07:53] Vassago     You're the only one who's made me want to kill     of my own free will this much. [07:59] Vassago     It's a shame to end this now,     but no venue could ever top this one. [08:06] Vassago     Now, let's have some fun, Black Swordsman! [08:09] Kirito     Yeah. Let's end this. [08:36] Kirito     Burst Element! [10:00] Vassago     Impressive. That's more like it. [10:04] Vassago     But it's not over yet. [10:07] Vassago     Even if I log out of this world,     I'll never stop coming after you guys. [10:14] Vassago     Until I've slit your and Lightning Flash's throats     and ripped out your hearts, [10:21] Vassago     I'll just keep coming! [10:23] Kirito     No. It's over now. [10:31] Kirito     You'll never log out of the Underworld. [10:45] Kirito     This sword was originally     the Demon Tree in Rulid Village. [10:49] Kirito     A giant tree the villagers couldn't chop down [10:52] Kirito     even after swinging their axes     for two hundred years. [10:54] Kirito     I just sent the memory of this sword     into your body. [10:58] Kirito     I don't know how many years or decades it will take     before you're let out of the STL, [11:03] Kirito     but you'd better pray it's not too long. [11:07] Kirito     Someday, when pioneers     build a village around here, [11:10] Kirito     maybe some kids     will chop you down with an ax. [11:22] Kirito     System Call. [11:23] Kirito     Transfer Durability, Right to Area. [11:51] Klein     Kirito. [11:53] Klein     Kirito, bro. [11:56] Klein     You're always stealing the spotlight,     way too much! [12:06] Ronie     Senpai! [12:09] Agil     Seriously, he's something else. [12:12] Lisbeth     Thank goodness! Thank goodness! [12:15] Silica     Yes! I'm so glad he's okay! [12:34] Renly     I knew from the moment I first met him. [12:38] Renly     That he and those two swords would save us all. [12:42] Asuna     Yes. [12:45] Kirito     Everyone, thank you. [12:48] Kirito     I definitely won't let your feelings,     or all the blood and tears you shed, go to waste. [12:53] Kirito     Truly, thank you. [13:04] Asuna     Kirito, Emperor Vecta and Alice are... [13:08] Kirito     Right. It's hazy,     but I remember the situation. [13:12] Kirito     Let's go rescue her.     I'll need your help, Asuna. [13:34] Kirito     Excuse me. [13:36] Asuna     What? Wait. Kirito? [13:38] Kirito     Okay, we're off. [13:54] Critter     Damn! What's that moron Vassago doing? [14:02] Critter     The JSDF commando unit will storm in     in eight hours and twenty minutes. [14:07] Critter     Per Captain Miller's orders,     once eight hours are left, [14:10] Critter     I'm supposed to resume     time acceleration inside the Underworld. [14:14] Critter     It can't be helped.     Vassago, hang on a little longer. [14:25] Critter     I need a key. [14:28] Brigg     Let me handle this. [14:30] Rinko     Hey, Higa! Hey, I'm talking to you! [14:34] Rinko     Open your eyes! Come on! [14:41] Higa     H-How's Kirito? [14:43] Rinko     Kirigaya's Fluctlight activity     has been completely restored. [14:47] Rinko     It's almost too active now, to be honest. [14:50] Higa     I-Is that right? [14:53] Kikuoka     Really, now. After I told you not to overdo it. [14:56] Kikuoka     Although I'm to blame for not realizing     we had a mole among the tech staff. [15:02] Higa     What's going on with the Underworld     and with Alice? [15:05] Kikuoka     The players connected from America, China,     and South Korea have logged out. [15:12] Higa     They came from China and South Korea, too? [15:14] Higa     Not as reinforcements, but as enemies? [15:17] Rinko     Apparently someone played on     their mutual animosity as online gamers [15:21] Rinko     to lure them into the Underworld. [15:24] Higa     Is that right? [15:27] Kikuoka     The 2,000 players from Japan     who came as reinforcements were mostly wiped out. [15:32] Kikuoka     At that point, there were still more than 20,000 Chinese     and South Korean players left, [15:37] Kikuoka     but luckily, that was when Kirito woke up,     and in a flash he— [15:42] Kikuoka     Wh-What? [15:46] Critter     N-No way. [15:49] Machine     Fluctlight Acceleration rate safety limiter disengaged. [15:52] Machine     Fifteen minutes     until maximum-acceleration phase. [15:56] Machine     For any personnel in the Soul Translators,     please initiate disengagement protocol immediately. [16:01] Rinko     What does maximum acceleration mean? [16:04] Rinko     Isn't the FLA rate limit 1,200? [16:07] Higa     1,200 is the safety limit factoring in the lifespan     of a real-world human's soul. [16:13] Higa     5,000 is the limit at which     we can observe the Underworld. [16:18] Higa     Neither are the hardware limit     imposed by physical constraints. [16:21] Rinko     Th-Then what is the hardware-based limit? [16:25] Higa     During the maximum-acceleration phase,     the FLA rate will be just over 5 million. [16:30] Higa     The two STLs in Roppongi connected by satellite     will disconnect automatically [16:34] Higa     once they can't keep up with the speed, [16:37] Higa     but in the case of Kirito and Asuna,     here on the Ocean Turtle... [16:40] Rinko     Are you serious? Then hurry! [16:42] Higa     - Hurry, we have to get them out of those STLs!     - But the initial acceleration phase has already begun! [16:47] Higa     If we pull them out of the machines now,     it will damage their Fluctlights! [16:52] Rinko     Then start the disengagement protocol right now! [16:55] Higa     Mr. Kiku, I'm going down there again. [16:59] Kikuoka     All right. I'll go with you this time. [17:01] Kikuoka     I should have enough stamina     to carry you down that ladder on my back. [17:04] Nakanishi     It's too risky, Lieutenant Colonel!     Allow me to undertake that mission— [17:07] Kikuoka     No, I need you all to defend the stairs. [17:11] Kikuoka     Since we'll be opening the bulkhead again. [17:14] Kikuoka     And you'll be engaging the enemy directly,     so the danger will be greater for you. [17:18] Kikuoka     Even so, I must ask you to go. [17:22] Nakanishi     Understood! [17:27] Higa     Mr. Kiku! [17:29] Higa     When I was operating the STL earlier,     I secured a communication channel with Kirito! [17:34] Higa     You can reach him on line C-12! [17:37] ---     Why do I need to? [17:38] Higa     Have him escape from inside! [17:43] Asuna     Is Alice... safe? [17:45] Kirito     She hasn't been captured yet. [17:47] Kirito     But there's a massive presence chasing her. [17:50] Asuna     I see. [17:51] Asuna     Then we'll protect her. [17:55] Kikuoka     Kirito! [17:56] Kikuoka     Kirigaya! Can you hear me? Kirito! [18:00] Kirito     Mr. Kikuoka? [18:01] Kirito     There's no system console, so how— [18:04] Kikuoka     I don't have time to explain. [18:06] Kikuoka     The situation is dire.     The time acceleration rate... [18:10] Kikuoka     They've disengaged the FLA limiter! [18:12] Kirito     Limiter? [18:13] Kikuoka     According to Higa's calculations,     no matter how fast we disconnect the STLs, [18:18] Kikuoka     two hundred years will have passed in there. [18:21] Kirito     Two hundred? [18:23] Kikuoka     Listen, Kirito. You have ten minutes. [18:26] Kikuoka     You have to reach the console by then,     and log out manually. [18:30] Kikuoka     You can't log out by depleting your HP. [18:32] Kikuoka     If you die after     the maximum-acceleration phase starts, [18:35] Kikuoka     you'll spend two hundred years there     in a state of total sensory deprivation! [18:38] Kirito     Got it. I'll find a way     to get out through the console. [18:42] Kirito     Of course, I'll bring Alice with me,     so be ready for that. [18:47] Kikuoka     Thanks. [18:48] Kikuoka     But I want you two to prioritize your escape     over securing Alice now. [18:53] Kikuoka     Listen. Even if we can delete your memories     after you log out, [18:56] Kikuoka     two hundred years is far longer     than the life span of the human soul. [19:01] Kikuoka     The odds of you regaining normal consciousness...     are almost zero! [19:07] Kirito     Don't worry. We'll definitely get back. [19:10] Kirito     And Mr. Kikuoka, [19:12] Kirito     six months ago... no, last night,     sorry for the harsh things I said to you. [19:16] Kikuoka     No, we certainly deserved to be criticized. [19:21] Kikuoka     It looks like Higa's ready.     I have to go now. [19:25] Kirito     Okay. [19:26] Kirito     I'll see you in ten minutes, Mr. Kikuoka. [19:30] Asuna     Kirito, did Mr. Kikuoka contact you? [19:33] Asuna     Is something wrong? [19:35] Kirito     No. Time acceleration's resuming in ten minutes,     so he wants us to hurry up. [19:42] Asuna     Right, we can't stay like this,     or it wouldn't be fair to Alice. [19:47] Asuna     Come on, let's go rescue her! [19:49] Kirito     Yeah. I'm going to fly again. [20:14] Alice     Amayori and Takiguri. [20:16] Alice     This is farewell. [20:18] Alice     This is my final order. [20:20] Alice     Fly back to the Human Empire and return     to the dragon nests in the Western Empire. [20:23] Alice     Amayori, find a husband,     and Takiguri, find a wife. [20:27] Alice     Have many babies     and raise them to be strong. [20:31] Alice     Strong, strong children who will someday     be able to carry knights as they fly. [20:44] Alice     Now, go! [20:50] Alice     Ama... yori? [20:55] Alice     No! Don't! [21:35] Alice     Amayori! [22:00] Alice     Kirito. [23:36] Kirito     Next time: The Night-Sky Blade. E20 - The Night-Sky Blade 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.) [00:08] Alice     Kirito. [00:32] Alice     Ama... yori. [00:38] Alice     Thank you. [00:40] Alice     Welcome back, Kirito. [00:43] Kirito     I made you worry for so long. [00:47] Kirito     Thank you, Alice. [00:50] Alice     Kirito. [00:51] Asuna     It will be all right, Alice. [00:55] Asuna     Let's believe in Kirito.     We need to hurry to the World's End Altar. [01:24] Alice     Asuna! [01:25] Asuna     I'm... all right. [01:27] Asuna     Let's hurry. [01:29] Asuna     We don't have much time     before the altar closes. [01:41] Alice     Kirito. [01:43] Alice     There are so many things     I want to tell and ask you. [01:48] Alice     You have to win.     Win and come back to me again! SIGN    The Night-Sky Blade [03:38] Kikuoka     According to Higa's calculations,     no matter how fast we disconnect the STLs, [03:43] Kikuoka     two hundred years will have passed in there. [03:49] Kirito     Who are you? [03:52] Gabriel     One who seeks, steals, and robs. [03:56] Kirito     What are you seeking? [03:58] Gabriel     Souls. [04:01] Gabriel     And who are you? Why are you here? [04:05] Gabriel     What gives you the right to stand before me? [04:08] Kirito     Who... am I? [04:12] Kirito     I'm... [04:30] Eugeo     Kirito. You're Kirito the Swordsman. [04:35] Kirito     I'm Kirito! Kirito the Swordsman! [04:44] Kirito     What's your name? [04:46] Gabriel     Gabriel. My name is Gabriel Miller. [05:13] Kirito     Let's go, Gabriel! [05:22] Kirito     Generate All Elements! [05:28] Kirito     Discharge! [06:10] Gabriel     I estimate another five minutes     until they reach the system console. [06:15] Gabriel     I'll give you three minutes. [06:17] Gabriel     Be sure to keep me entertained. [06:22] Kirito     How generous of you. [06:26] Kirito     Fine. I'll entertain you. [06:42] Gabriel     I stole this from you. [08:19] Kirito     I thought I just had to prolong this battle     long enough for Asuna and Alice to escape, [08:24] Kirito     but I was being too optimistic. [08:26] Kirito     I'll have to spend     the next 200 years here if I fail. [08:31] Kirito     No, maybe that was what I was hoping for. [08:36] Kirito     To stay forever in a true alternative world     that's surpassed even Aincrad. [08:41] Kirito     I never stopped to consider     the amount of grief, sorrow and tears [08:46] Kirito     that would cause for Alice, Asuna,     and everyone who saved me. [08:51] Kirito     In the end, I'm the kind of person     who doesn't truly understand how others feel. [08:57] Eugeo     You're wrong, Kirito. [09:00] Eugeo     If you didn't want to leave this world,     it wasn't for your own sake. [09:06] Eugeo     It's because you love the people you met here. [09:20] Eugeo     But that's not true of your enemy. [09:22] Eugeo     That man is the one     who doesn't understand how others feel. [09:25] Eugeo     He can't understand them. [09:26] Eugeo     That's why he seeks. And tries to steal.     And tries to destroy. [09:31] Eugeo     And that's because... [09:34] Eugeo     he fears them. [09:42] Gabriel     It seems he's afraid now. [09:45] Gabriel     The fear that wells up when someone     as cocky as him is on the brink of death... [09:50] Gabriel     I wonder how it tastes. [10:09] Gabriel     Your emotions, memories,     heart and soul... everything! [10:15] Gabriel     I'll devour them all now! [10:18] Kirito     As if you'd find... the heart or memories there. [10:24] Kirito     The body... is just a vessel. [10:28] Kirito     Memories are always... [10:31] Gabriel     What? [10:33] Kirito     Release Recollection! [10:38] Kirito     Release Recollection! [11:17] Sinon     What's this? [11:21] Sinon     I see. This night is Kirito's heart! [11:25] Sinon     Then, please... send my heart to him, too. [11:38] Leafa     Big Brother. [11:40] Leafa     Send the last of my strength     to Big Brother's sword. [11:52] Iskahn     Hey, Sheyta. [11:54] Iskahn     What do you think it means     to have power... to be strong? [11:59] Sheyta     You already know the answer. [12:02] Sheyta     There's a greater power than anger or hatred. [12:28] Lisbeth     Kirito. [12:31] Lisbeth     Hey, Silica. I... [12:34] Lisbeth     ...love Kirito after all! [12:37] Silica     So do I! [12:49] Lisbeth     It'll reach you, right, Kirito? [12:52] Lisbeth     Because our souls are connected! [12:57] Renly     What it means to live.     To live, fight, and connect our lives and hearts. [13:04] Renly     And that... that's the only proof of strength. [13:31] Selka     Eugeo, please. [13:33] Selka     Protect my sister and Kirito. [14:41] Alice     Kirito! [14:43] Alice     It may be an ephemeral soul     that only lived a brief time as an artificial knight, [14:49] Alice     but these emotions,     these sensations flooding my heart are real! [15:02] Asuna     Kirito. [15:14] Gabriel     Null... [15:16] Gabriel     Null... [15:18] Gabriel     Nu... ll... [15:24] Gabriel     Null! [16:15] Shasta     Cast away all murderous intent. [16:17] Shasta     His empty soul cannot be slashed     by an Incarnation of murder. [16:21] Bercouli     Have no fear, boy. [16:24] Bercouli     The weight of the world itself     rests on your sword. [16:28] Administrator     Now, show me. [16:30] Administrator     The strength of willpower     you inherited from me. SIGN    Kirito, you must believe. SIGN    In the hearts of the many people you love and who love you. [16:49] Kirito     Starburst... Stream! [17:00] Gabriel     Null! Null! [17:04] Kirito     Take this, Gabriel! [17:08] Gabriel     Null! [17:16] Gabriel     Null! [17:33] Eugeo     Come on, now's your chance, Kirito! [17:36] Kirito     Thank you, Eugeo. [17:56] Gabriel     It's pointless! [17:57] Gabriel     I'm going to drink every last drop,     and devour all of you! [18:01] Kirito     As if you could! [18:02] Kirito     Someone who's scared and intimidated     by the power of the human heart! [20:18] Kirito     Goodbye, Eugeo. [21:03] Kirito     Thank goodness. [21:05] Kirito     They were both able to log out. [21:09] Kirito     Good luck, Alice. [21:16] Kirito     Now then, 200 years, huh? [21:21] Kirito     Asuna, Sinon, Leafa, everyone... [21:28] Kirito     I'm sorry. [21:57] Asuna     Kirito. [22:00] Kirito     Asuna? [23:36] Kirito     Next time: Beyond Time. E21 - Beyond Time 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.) SIGN    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 9:59 AM Ocean Turtle Sub Control Room [00:17] Rinko     Asuna. [00:18] Rinko     Alice has been safely ejected. [00:20] Rinko     It's just you and Kirito now. [00:23] Rinko     Hurry! [00:25] Asuna     I'm sorry, Ms. Rinko. [00:27] Asuna     I'm... [00:29] Asuna     staying here. [00:32] Rinko     Wh-What are you... [00:34] Asuna     Please take care of Alice. [00:37] Asuna     Alice is a kind person. [00:39] Asuna     She's full of so much love,     and she's loved by so many people. [00:45] Asuna     For the sake of all the souls     who are gone now, [00:48] Asuna     and for Kirito's sake as well, [00:51] Asuna     please don't let the military use her,     no matter what. [00:55] Asuna     Please tell everyone     that I said, "I'm sorry." [00:59] Asuna     "Thank you. Goodbye." SIGN    Beyond Time [02:49] Rinko     Higa? [02:51] Rinko     I've secured Alice's Lightcube. [02:54] Rinko     But... [02:56] Rinko     Asuna chose to stay behind with Kirigaya. [03:03] Higa     Understood. [03:05] Higa     We'll do all we can to log them out     as soon as possible. [03:15] Nakanishi     Dr. Kojiro. [03:17] Nakanishi     We're ready to reopen the bulkhead hatch. [03:21] Nakanishi     Whenever you're ready. [03:22] Rinko     Thank you very much. [03:25] Rinko     One minute has elapsed since the start     of the maximum-acceleration phase. [03:28] Rinko     Which means ten years     have already passed there. [03:32] Rinko     Higa, Mr. Kikuoka, hurry! [03:46] Kikuoka     "What a surprise..." [03:48] Kikuoka     ...right? [03:50] Kikuoka     Isn't that what you're thinking? [03:52] Higa     N-No, um... [03:55] Kikuoka     I want you to know. [03:57] Kikuoka     There's a reason I'm doing this. [04:01] Higa     O-Oh? [04:04] Kikuoka     I always consider the worst-case scenario. [04:10] Kikuoka     For now, it's better to let the enemy think     they still have a chance to seize Alice. [04:19] Higa     W-Worst-case, huh? [04:22] Higa     Ms. Rinko! We're here! [04:24] Higa     Please disable the bulkhead lock! [04:34] Critter     They just opened the bulkhead again. [04:38] Critter     Now that they have Alice, [04:40] Critter     all they have to do     is wait for the JSDF to storm in. [04:44] Critter     So why? [04:48] Critter     This is... [04:53] Critter     All right! Except for Brigg,     everyone head for the stairs. [04:58] Critter     Blast away and seize control of the bulkhead. [05:01] Hans     You make it sound so easy. [05:04] Brigg     Hey, what am I supposed to do? [05:06] Critter     You and I are going to     check out this cable duct. [05:10] Critter     I have a feeling     this is what the enemy's really after. [05:15] Brigg     I see. Sounds good to me. [05:40] Brigg     He's dead. [05:42] Critter     Isn't he our Rath informant? [05:45] Critter     Did they find out he was a spy     and execute him? [05:51] Brigg     Shit! [05:57] Higa     M-Mr. Kiku! Are you all right? Mr. Kiku! [06:02] Kikuoka     They... got me. [06:05] Kikuoka     Looks like I took one to the vest. [06:09] Kikuoka     Never mind me, are you all right? [06:12] Higa     Y-Yeah. [06:14] Higa     Neither I or the computer got hit. [06:17] Kikuoka     All right, then let's continue. [06:26] Critter     These Rath guys aren't playing around. [06:29] Critter     It might be time for last-resort measures. [06:32] Critter     But to do that... [06:36] Critter     I need the captain to decide! [06:56] Gabriel     Who's that? [07:05] Gabriel     This is... [07:07] Gabriel     This face is... [07:10] Gabriel     It's mine. [07:11] Gabriel     Wh-What... [07:20] Alice     So you've finally come to this side, Gabe? [07:24] Gabriel     Alicia? [07:27] Gabriel     So, this is where you've been, Alicia? [07:36] Gabriel     It's so cold. Let go, Alic— [07:39] Alicia     I won't, Gabe. [07:41] Alicia     We'll always be together from now on. [07:44] Alicia     Come on, let's go. [07:53] Gabriel     S-Stop! Let go! Stop! [08:00] Gabriel     Stop! [08:06] Gabriel     Stop! S-Stop! [08:09] Gabriel     Stop! [08:36] Critter     Captain Miller! Alice is in the enemy's— [08:45] Critter     C... [08:47] Critter     Cap... tain? [08:58] Critter     D... [09:00] Critter     Dead! [09:03] Critter     Vassago! Wake up already! The captain's— [09:07] Critter     D-Dead... [09:18] Hans     Brigg is dead? [09:21] Critter     Yeah. The captain and Vassago, too. [09:27] Critter     Don't. [09:28] Critter     They have Alice's Lightcube. [09:31] Critter     There's no reason to fight anymore. [09:34] Hans     No, we still have orders. [09:37] Hans     If we can't steal it, then destroy it. [09:40] Hans     You have an idea, don't you? [09:43] Critter     Yeah. I kinda do, but... [09:46] Critter     It's no good. I can't make this decision     without the captain. [09:50] Hans     Tell me. [09:54] Hans     Tell me what it is! [09:59] Critter     Th-The engine. SIGN    Ocean Turtle Sub Control Room [10:07] Rinko     We're ten minutes into     the maximum-acceleration phase. [10:10] Rinko     The memory capacity of Kirigaya and Asuna's     Fluctlights will reach its limit soon. [10:16] Nakanishi     Doctor. [10:18] Nakanishi     The enemy is now in retreat. [10:21] Rinko     R-Retreat? [10:23] Nakanishi     Looks like they intend to escape via submarine. [10:27] Nakanishi     But why now, all of a sudden? [10:30] Rinko     Wh-What's that? What's happening? [10:33] Nakanishi     This is— [10:35] Nakanishi     Don't tell me they— [10:37] Nakanishi     These vibrations are from the main core     operating at full power, Doctor. [10:41] Rinko     Main core? [10:44] Nakanishi     The main engine. [10:46] Nakanishi     In other words, the pressurized water reactor     at the base of the shaft. [10:55] Nakanishi     Damn it! What have they done? [10:58] Nakanishi     Look there! [11:02] Nakanishi     It's likely plastic explosive. [11:05] Nakanishi     If it destroys that,     the control rods can't descend... [11:14] Rinko     And there'll be no stopping the fission reaction? [11:19] Nakanishi     I'll go remove the explosive. [11:23] Nakanishi     I'm sure they left ample time     before the detonation so they could flee. [11:28] Nakanishi     We should have another five,     maybe ten minutes left. [11:32] Rinko     B-But Mr. Nakanishi, [11:34] Rinko     by now, the temperature     in the engine room must be... [11:37] Nakanishi     Please. It's no more than a sauna     with the heat turned up. [11:41] Nakanishi     Rushing in to pull out the detonator     should be easy enough. [11:45] Rinko     M-Mr. Nakanishi! [12:09] Higa     M-Mr. Kiku. [12:11] Higa     The reactor... those guys... [12:13] Kikuoka     I know. [12:15] Kikuoka     For now, just focus on shutting down the STLs. [12:19] Higa     R-Right. [12:24] Kikuoka     Oh, Higa? [12:26] Kikuoka     Do you think     you can handle the rest by yourself? [12:30] Higa     Mr. Kiku, don't tell me     you're going down there. [12:32] Kikuoka     Oh, hey. Well, I'm just going to check on things. [12:36] Kikuoka     I won't do anything reckless. [12:37] Kikuoka     I'll be right back. [12:39] Kikuoka     All right, I'm counting on you, Higa. [12:42] Higa     B-Be careful, okay? [12:56] Higa     M-Mr. Kiku! SIGN    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 10:12 AM Ocean Turtle Reactor Emergency Control Room [13:26] Nakanishi     One stayed behind?     Why? Does he want to die? [13:35] Hans     What? [13:38] Techie A     Is that... Niemon? [13:41] Techie A     What's it doing there? [13:43] Kayaba     Rinko. [13:47] Rinko     I-Is that you, Akihiko? [13:57] Kayaba     I'm sorry for leaving you alone for so long. [14:02] Rinko     So this is where ya been the whole time? [14:05] Kayaba     Rinko, I was blessed to have met you. [14:10] Kayaba     You were the only thing     keeping me connected to the real world. [14:15] Kayaba     I want you to be the one     to keep it connected. [14:20] Kayaba     My dream... [14:23] Kayaba     to connect the two worlds     that are still divided. [14:27] Rinko     Yes, of course. [14:31] Rinko     Of course! [14:46] Nakanishi     No good! If this keeps up... [14:56] Nakanishi     Lt. Colonel Kikuoka! [15:01] Rinko     Akihiko. [15:15] Techie A     Not good. The battery cable's damaged. [15:18] Techie A     If that goes, it'll be completely immobilized. [15:23] Rinko     No way. [15:35] Rinko     Please... [15:39] Rinko     Akihiko! [15:53] Techie A     It's lost all power. [16:01] Rinko     Akihiko! [16:02] Rinko     You're Heathcliff of the Divine Blade, aren't you? [16:06] Rinko     You're Kirito the Black Swordsman's     greatest rival, aren't you? [16:09] Rinko     So show us... [16:11] Rinko     that you can perform at least one miracle? [16:31] Techie A     N-Number Two has reactivated! [17:17] Rinko     Akihiko. [17:44] Critter     Seems like the explosion didn't go off. [17:47] Critter     Still, I never thought Hans would stay behind. [17:50] Critter     I guess he had a longer history with Brigg     than we thought. [17:54] Critter     What can you do, right? [17:59] Critter     Two? [18:01] Critter     Hey, Shack? [18:03] Critter     Your team collected the bodies, right? [18:06] Critter     Isn't one missing? [18:09] Shack     It was only Brigg and Captain Miller, right? [18:12] Shack     Who else died? [18:14] Critter     Well, there was one more in the STL room. [18:19] Shack     We only found the captain dead in there. [18:21] Shack     Seriously, I'm going to be haunted by that face. [18:35] Higa     Ms. Rinko, Kirito and Asuna's logout process     will be complete soon. [18:39] Higa     Sixty seconds left. [18:40] Rinko     Roger that. [18:41] Rinko     I'll send someone to get you right away. [18:44] Higa     Please do. [18:46] Higa     I don't think     I can make it up this ladder on my own. [18:50] Higa     Anyway, Mr. Kiku went down there     to check on things. [18:54] Higa     How's he doing?     I'm pretty sure he's wounded. [18:58] Rinko     Yes, the lieutenant colonel really put on a show. [19:02] Rinko     Better than a Hollywood action movie. [19:05] Higa     That doesn't sound like him. [19:08] Higa     Thirty seconds left. [19:10] Rinko     I'm going to where Kirigaya is now. [19:13] Rinko     Contact me if anything happens. [19:16] Rinko     Over. [19:17] Techie A     This is the Engine Room.     Dr. Kojiro, do you read me? [19:21] Rinko     Yes, I read you. What's going on? [19:24] Techie A     A-Actually... we were able to     remove the explosive, but... [19:28] Techie A     Um... Number Two is... [19:31] Techie A     There's no sign of Niemon's body anywhere. [19:35] Rinko     What? [19:39] Higa     Please, come back to us. [19:42] Higa     Asuna. [19:44] Higa     Kirito. [21:28] Asuna     Kirito. [21:31] Kirito     Asuna? [21:36] Asuna     You're still a crybaby when you're alone. [21:40] Asuna     I know everything about you. [22:13] Asuna     Do you think Alice will scold us     when we get back? [22:17] Kirito     It'll be fine. As long as we remember. [22:21] Kirito     As long as we don't forget     one second of the time we spent with Alice. [22:27] Asuna     Yes. You're right. [22:29] Asuna     About Alice... [22:31] Asuna     Liz, Klein, Agil, Silica... [22:35] Asuna     and Yui... [22:38] Asuna     As long as we don't ever forget about them,     it should be fine, right? [22:48] Asuna     So, how long will we be staying     in this world? [22:53] Kirito     A minimum of 200 years, apparently. [22:57] Asuna     Even if it were a thousand years,     it wouldn't feel like a long time. [22:59] Asuna     If I'm with you. [23:02] Asuna     Come on, let's go, Kirito! [23:06] Kirito     Yeah, let's go, Asuna. [23:10] Kirito     We have a lot to do. [23:12] Kirito     This world was only just born. [23:36] Kirito     Next time: Alice. E22 - Alice 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.) SIGN    Saturday, August 1, 2026 [00:02] Rinko     Thank you for taking time     out of your busy schedules. [00:06] Rinko     Today, our organization     is announcing [00:09] Rinko     the birth of the world's first     true artificial general intelligence. [00:21] Rinko     And now, allow me to introduce... [00:24] Rinko     Alice! [00:52] Alice     People of the real world,     I'm pleased to meet you. [00:56] Alice     My name is Alice. Alice Synthesis Thirty. SIGN    Alice [02:37] Alice     My name is Alice. Alice Synthesis Thirty. [02:42] Silica     That's our school uniform! [02:44] Lisbeth     I heard she requested it. [02:47] Lisbeth     "The same uniform as the order of knights     who came to the aid of the Human Guardian Army." [02:52] Lisbeth     Although her first choice was     the same gold armor she wore over there. [02:58] Leafa     Not even Rath could afford that, could they? [03:03] Sinon     Still, I'm an amazed     by the re-creation they did. [03:06] Sinon/Rinko     - You can barely tell the difference through the screen.     - I'd like to start with a question and answer session. [03:12] Male Reporter A     Let's start with the basics. [03:14] Male Reporter A     What makes Ms. Alice different     from existing programmable robots? [03:21] Rinko     It's her brain... or what we're calling her brain. [03:25] Rinko     The consciousness that exists     in the photonic brain stored within her skull [03:29] Rinko     is not a program     that can be rewritten with binary code. [03:32] Rinko     It's essentially no different     from our human brains. [03:36] Rinko     That's what makes her categorically different     from existing robots. [03:42] Male Reporter A     Then we'd like you to demonstrate that in a way     that would make it clear to us and our viewers. [03:47] Rinko     You have her Turing test results     in your handouts. [03:52] Male Reporter A     No, that's not what I mean. [03:53] Male Reporter A     If you could open up her skull, and show us     what you call the photonic brain inside... [03:59] Alice     Yes. [04:01] Alice     I don't mind. [04:02] Alice     But first, would prove     that you yourself are not a robot? [04:08] Male Reporter A     What? I'm a human.     How I could prove that— [04:12] Alice     It's simple. Please open up your skull     and show us your brain. [04:18] Leafa     Wh-Whoa, Alice is upset. SIGN    World's First True Artificial General Intelligence ALICE Announced [04:24] Female Reporter     Uh, this question is for Dr. Kojiro. [04:27] Female Reporter     Some labor unions are already raising concerns     about the industrial use [04:32] Female Reporter     of advanced artificial intelligence     causing a further rise in unemployment. [04:37] Rinko     Those concerns are unfounded. [04:39] Rinko     Our organization has no intention     of deploying true AI into the unskilled labor force. [04:46] Female Reporter     However, the financial world has high hopes     that they can be used as industrial robots. [04:52] Female Reporter     Do you have any comments? [04:53] Rinko     True AIs, what this organization calls     "artificial Fluctlights," [04:59] Rinko     cannot be mass-produced     in a short time. [05:03] Rinko     Like us, they're born as infants and raised     by their families from childhood to adulthood, [05:09] Rinko     and they mature while developing     their own unique personalities. [05:13] Rinko     In our opinion, to load such an intelligence     into industrial robots [05:16] Rinko     and force them into labor     shouldn't be allowed to happen. [05:21] Female Reporter A     In other words, Doctor, are you saying     that you acknowledge this AI's human rights? [05:27] Rinko     At this moment, I'm sure     that many of you would feel uncomfortable [05:31] Rinko     if asked to acknowledge artificial Fluctlights as humans     and to grant them human rights. [05:37] Rinko     But in another century,     or perhaps two centuries, [05:41] Rinko     we'll be living in the same society as them     as a matter of course, [05:44] Rinko     interacting with them without discrimination,     even marrying and starting families with them. [05:51] Rinko     That's what I firmly believe. [05:53] Rinko     And if that's the case, shouldn't we shy away     from treating them as objects and abusing them? [05:59] Female Reporter A     But, Doctor! [06:00] Female Reporter A     Their existence is too different from ours! [06:05] Female Reporter A     How can we possibly acknowledge man-made machines     as being the same as humankind? [06:12] Alice     I acknowledge and accept the fact     of you real-worlders as our creators. [06:19] Alice     I am grateful to you for creating us. [06:22] Alice     But as another person     born in my world once said, [06:27] Alice     "What if the real world     is also a world created by others? [06:31] Alice     What if there were     even more creators outside it?" [06:36] Alice     If, one day, your own creators     appeared before you [06:40] Alice     and ordered you into slavery,     what would you do? [06:44] Alice     Would you grovel on the ground,     pledge your loyalty, and beg for mercy? [06:52] Alice     I have already had many interactions     with real-worlders. [06:57] Alice     I am all alone in a strange world,     but they've encouraged and supported me. [07:03] Alice     They've taught me many things,     and taken me to many places. [07:08] Alice     I am very fond of them. [07:11] Alice     And that's not all. [07:13] Alice     I even love one of these real-worlders. [07:17] Alice     Whenever I think of this person,     whom I'm unable to see now... [07:21] Alice     Even this steel chest of mine     feels like it's about to burst. [07:31] Alice     I have a right hand that I will extend     to the people of the real world. [07:37] Alice     But I will not fall to my knees     or grind my forehead in the dirt. [07:42] Alice     That's because I am a human. [07:48] Newscaster     The organization known as the Oceanic Resource     Exploration & Research Institution [07:51] Newscaster     is widely reported to have been involved     in the raid and occupation incident [07:55] Newscaster     on the self-propelled mega-float,     the Ocean Turtle, correct? [07:59] Commentator     Yes. According to one theory,     the goal of that raid [08:02] Commentator     might have been the seizure     of this artificial intelligence. [08:06] Newscaster     Another problem is that     a JSDF officer perished. SIGN    JSDF Officer Killed Casualty of the Raid Incident Mr. Seijirou Kikuoka The Ocean Turtle Attack... Why Did It Happen? [08:13] Higa     I never thought that you'd end up     being the lone casualty, Mr. Kiku. [08:21] Kikuoka     You're right, who knew? [08:25] Kikuoka     But this was for the best, Higa. [08:28] Kikuoka     Seriously, they would've pinned the blame on me,     so I could've actually been eliminated. [08:34] Kikuoka     And because of the pressure from that fatality,     our opposition in Japan was driven into a corner. [08:43] Kikuoka     Well, even I was shocked to learn     it was the vice minister of defense leading them. [08:49] Higa     Seems like the vice minister was getting a hefty payoff     from those American weapon manufacturers. [08:54] Higa     But are you sure you're okay with     going public about the artificial Fluctlights? [09:00] Higa     I mean, that's going to derail Rath’s ultimate goal,     the autonomous weapons loading project. [09:07] Kikuoka     It's fine. As long as     the Americans know we can do it. [09:13] Kikuoka     Now their weapon manufacturers can't force us     to go public under the pretext of joint development. [09:19] Kikuoka     After all, we've already perfected     the artificial Fluctlight. [09:25] Kikuoka     After watching this press conference,     they'll have to give up. [09:29] Higa     That's true. [09:30] Higa     And we have him to thank for all of that, right? [09:43] Kikuoka     Hey, Higa. Look. Look at that! [09:46] Higa     What is it, Mr. Kiku? [09:47] Higa     The press conference should be     almost over by now, right? [09:56] Rinko     Our hope is that, through the virtual world,     you can all interact with newly-born artificial Fluctlights, [10:02] Rinko     and that this will change     how you feel about them. [10:05] Rinko     That's all we ask     of everyone watching this broadcast. [10:11] Questioner     Doctor! [10:13] Questioner     Is there any danger of the AIs annihilating us humans     to take over the planet? [10:21] Rinko     Aside from one possibility,     that would never happen. [10:26] Rinko     That would only happen     if we were to attempt to annihilate them first. [10:31] Questioner     But think of all the books and movies till now— [10:34] Alice     I must go. [10:36] Alice     Please excuse me. [10:46] Higa     M-Mr. Kiku! [10:51] Alice     Kirito! [10:52] Higa/Kikuoka     - Alice?     - Alice? [11:05] Kirito     Hey, Alice. Long time no see. [11:08] Alice     Kirito! [11:12] Kirito     Alice. [11:14] Kirito     Your little sister, Selka, chose to go     into Deep Freeze to wait for your return. [11:20] Kirito     On the eightieth floor of the Central Cathedral,     she's still asleep even now on top of that hill. [11:35] Kirito     All right, Mr. Higa. [11:37] Kirito     Go ahead and delete the memories     of the last two hundred years [11:40] Kirito     since the start     of the maximum-acceleration phase. [11:44] Kirito     My and the queen's roles are done. SIGN    Tokorozawa National Defense Medical College Hospital [12:05] Kirito     Come in. [12:10] Asuna     Sorry! I got here a little late. [12:12] Kirito     No, I just woke up a second ago. [12:25] Asuna     I'd say you're still only ninety percent     of the normal Kirito. [12:29] Asuna     Are you eating enough? [12:30] Kirito     I'm eating. I'm eating a lot. [12:33] Kirito     What do you expect?     I was bedridden for more than a month. [12:37] Kirito     Anyway, I found out when I'll be discharged. [12:40] Kirito     In three days. [12:41] Asuna     Really? [12:42] Asuna     Then we need to celebrate! [12:46] Asuna     First in ALO, and then in real life, too. [12:49] Kirito     Yeah, I guess. [13:30] Asuna     It's all right. [13:31] Asuna     Even if our memory are gone,     the memories will never vanish. [13:36] Eugeo     That's right, Kirito. Don't cry. [13:40] Eugeo     Stay cool. [13:42] Kirito     Yeah. I'm sure... [13:45] Kirito     we'll see them again someday. [13:52] Kirito     Come in. [13:53] Kikuoka     Hey, there! I hear they're finally releasing you, Kirito. [13:57] Kikuoka     That calls for a huge celebration! [13:59] Kirito     I'm not even going to ask how you already know     what I just learned from Nurse Aki. [14:06] Kikuoka     Well, I'm really glad for you. [14:09] Kikuoka     Getting this far in your recovery     after only a week of rehab? [14:12] Kikuoka     Got to hand it to youth! [14:14] Asuna     We were told that     the public thinks you're dead. [14:18] Asuna     What are you going to do now? [14:20] Asuna     Dr. Rinko's been appointed     the official head of Rath, [14:24] Asuna     and you can't just stop by     the Roppongi office, right? [14:27] Kikuoka     Not to worry. [14:29] Kikuoka     I still have a lot to do. [14:32] Kikuoka     For now, I have to do all I can     to keep the Ocean Turtle and the Underworld safe. [14:36] Kirito     Right, that's it! [14:38] Kirito     What's going to happen     to the Underworld now? [14:42] Kikuoka     Well, things aren't looking very good. [14:45] Kikuoka     The government's trying to find someone to blame,     and the negotiating is still ongoing. [14:51] Kikuoka     But eventually, Rath will be dissolved, [14:53] Kikuoka     and all related technology will be absorbed     by the major conglomerates. [14:58] Kikuoka     Alice will be seized, [15:00] Kikuoka     and there'll be no saving the Lightcube Cluster     on the Ocean Turtle from being reinitialized. [15:03] Asuna     N-No way! [15:05] Kirito     You already have a plan in mind     to keep that from happening, right? [15:10] Kikuoka     Not so much a plan as... a hope, I guess? [15:15] Kikuoka     My hope is that     while the government's tied up in negotiations, [15:18] Kikuoka     public opinion acknowledging the human rights     of artificial Fluctlights will form, that's it. [15:23] Kikuoka     To achieve that, we need to have     as many people from the real world as possible [15:28] Kikuoka     interact with the artificial Fluctlights     for as long as possible. [15:32] Kikuoka     That's probably the very purpose     of the Seed Nexus. [15:36] Kirito     Yeah... I guess. [15:38] Kikuoka     But for that to happen,     we must have a high-bandwidth connection [15:43] Kikuoka     so the Underworlders     can connect to the Seed Nexus. [15:47] Kikuoka     The satellite connection used by the Ocean Turtle     has been cut off by the government. [15:53] Kikuoka     I'm going to see what I can do     to restore that connection. [15:56] Kikuoka     We took the initiative     with that press conference the other day. [16:00] Kikuoka     That should've bought us some time. [16:04] Kirito     Connection, huh? [16:10] Kirito     Mr. Kikuoka... [16:12] Kirito     please! [16:14] Kirito     Protect the Underworld. [16:20] Kikuoka     You don't need to ask me. [16:23] Kikuoka     The Underworld is the dream     that I'd stake my life on, too. [16:38] Higa     Of course it's not going to run. [16:41] Higa     It's definitely going to collapse right away. [16:44] Higa     That's what happened     to both my and Mr. Kiku's copies. [16:49] Higa     There's no way that a human soul     saved onto a Lightcube [16:52] Higa     can stand to know     that it's a copy of itself. [16:57] Higa     Even... even if it's... [17:08] Kirito     This is Mr. Higa, I presume? [17:12] Higa     Th-That's right. [17:14] Kirito     So you didn't delete me. [17:16] Kirito     Or to be precise, you've copied me? [17:20] Higa     I couldn't... I couldn't delete you! [17:24] Higa     You're the first Fluctlight to survive     the passage of two hundred years! [17:29] Higa     No, you're the longest-living person     in human history! [17:34] Higa     I could never delete you. [17:36] Higa     Isn't that right, Kirito? [17:42] Kirito     I had a feeling     that something like this might happen. [17:46] Kirito     Mr. Higa, was my Fluctlight     the only one you copied? [17:50] Higa     Y-Yeah. [17:52] Higa     During the memory-deleting operation, [17:53] Higa     yours was the only one I managed to copy     behind Lt. Colonel Kikuoka's and Dr. Kojiro's backs. [18:01] Kirito     I see. [18:06] Kirito     Her Majesty... Asuna and I once discussed this. [18:10] Kirito     What we do if something like this happened. [18:14] Kirito     This is what Asuna told me. [18:16] Kirito     If she were the only one who got copied,     she would have herself deleted right away. [18:21] Kirito     If both of us were copied, [18:23] Kirito     then we should use what little time we had left     to unite the real world and the Underworld. [18:29] Higa     Then, if you were the only one? [18:32] Higa     What would you do then? [18:34] Kirito     In that case, I would fight only for the Underworld. [18:38] Kirito     Because I am the protector of that world. [18:44] Higa     F-Fight? [18:46] Kirito     The situation the Underworld is currently in     is extremely unstable. [18:50] Kirito     Isn't that right? [18:51] Higa     Yeah... that's true. [18:54] Kirito     Compared to the real world,     that world is tragically powerless. [18:58] Kirito     Energy, hardware, maintenance,     and networking... [19:04] Kirito     We have to depend on the people of the real world     to keep the infrastructure operating. [19:08] Kirito     That doesn't bode well for its long-term safety. [19:12] Higa     But there's no way around that, though. [19:15] Higa     The Underworld's physical presence, the Lightcube Cluster,     can't be moved off the Ocean Turtle. [19:21] Higa     Not to mention,     the ship's under government control now. [19:24] Higa     On a whim, the government could decide     to cut off all power tomorrow, [19:27] Higa     and the entire cluster could be reinitialized. [19:31] Kirito     How long will the nuclear reactor's fuel last? [19:34] Higa     Um... [19:35] Higa     Well, since it's a pressurized water reactor     for a nuclear sub, [19:39] Higa     if it's only maintaining the cluster,     then four or five years, maybe? [19:42] Kirito     Then basically, there'd be no need     to refuel during that time. [19:47] Kirito     In other words, as long as we can prevent     any outside interference, [19:50] Kirito     the Underworld will continue to exist. [19:52] Kirito     Am I right? [19:53] Higa     B-But if you're trying to prevent, [19:55] Higa     there isn't a weapons system     on board the Ocean Turtle. [19:59] Kirito     I said that I would fight. [20:01] Higa     F-Fight? [20:03] Higa     But the satellite connection has been cut off, [20:06] Higa     and there's no way     to contact the Ocean Turtle. [20:09] Kirito     There is a connection. There must be. [20:12] Higa     Wh-Where? [20:13] Kirito     Heathcliff. [20:15] Kirito     No, Akihiko Kayaba. We need his help. [20:19] Kirito     Mr. Higa... [20:21] Kirito     you'll help, won't you? [20:23] Higa     K-Kayaba-senpai? [20:26] Higa     He's alive? [20:29] Higa     A copy of Akihiko Kayaba     and a copy of Kazuto Kirigaya. [20:34] Higa     If these two copies... no, these two people     were to meet, what would happen? [20:40] Higa     Could it be that I've opened Pandora's box? [20:47] Higa     I want to see. [20:49] Higa     I want to know what will happen. [20:52] Higa     All right. [20:54] Higa     I have some old contacts I can reach out to. [20:56] Higa     I'll send out some encrypted messages. [21:22] Eugeo     If you're going to take a nap, do it after you're done     with your sacred arts homework. [21:28] Eugeo     Are you planning to copy mine again? [21:33] Eugeo     Hey! I tweaked that skill     you taught me the other day a little. [21:37] Eugeo     Let's head to the training hall later. [21:39] Eugeo     Hey, you snuck out again     to buy some snacks, didn't you? [21:43] Eugeo     Of course you got some for me, too, right? [21:46] Eugeo     Come on, wake up, Kirito. [21:50] Eugeo     Kirito. [22:02] Kirito     I should've had them     delete all of my memories! [22:06] Kirito     All the memories of the two and a half years     I spent with Eugeo! [22:26] Suguha     Hey, tell me about it, Big Brother. [22:29] Suguha     What happened in that world. The good. [22:32] Suguha     The bad. Everything. [22:38] Kirito     When I first met him, deep in the forest, [22:45] Kirito     Eugeo was just a woodcutter. [22:48] Kirito     It might be hard to believe, [22:51] Kirito     but for three hundred years,     and over multiple generations, [22:55] Kirito     they were trying to cut down     a single cedar tree. [23:15] Alice     Kirito. [23:18] Alice     I... [23:22] Alice     ...feel I'm might wither away. SIGN    Incoming Call     Rinko Kojiro [23:36] Kirito     Next time: New World. E23 - New World 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.) [00:02] Kazuto     Alice is missing? [00:04] Rinko     Yes. I've been worried     that she may be doing too much. [00:09] Rinko     But every time I ask,     "Are you tired? Do you need to rest?" [00:13] Rinko     she just smiles and shakes her head. [00:18] Kazuto     I'll head over there for now. [00:22] Kazuto     Then we'll be better able to take action     as soon as we hear from her. [00:34] Kazuto     It can't be. [00:41] Kazuto     Alice! [00:46] Deliveryman     Large package for you. [00:52] Kazuto     From Rath? [00:54] Kazuto     What could it be? [01:17] Alice     Would you kindly stop making a such a scene     and pull me out of here? [01:22] Alice     Kirito? SIGN    New World [01:34] Kazuto     Alice, why would you do this? [01:38] Alice     I am sorry for escaping like that. [01:43] Alice     But I was desperate to speak with you alone,     face-to-face, [01:48] Alice     not in your virtual form,     but as someone with a real body. [01:52] Alice     Kirito... [01:54] Alice     I am angry with you. [01:56] Alice     Why didn't you tell me that day? [01:59] Alice     That it might be our final farewell? [02:02] Alice     If only you'd told me that     at the World's End Altar, I... [02:07] Alice     I... [02:08] Alice     I would not have fled on my own! [02:13] Alice     I am a knight! [02:15] Alice     Someone whose destiny is to fight! So... [02:18] Alice     why did you choose to face     such a dreadful foe all alone, [02:23] Alice     and why didn't you want me by your side? [02:30] Alice     Who am I, Alice Synthesis Thirty, in your eyes? [02:36] Alice     What am I to you? [02:44] Kazuto     You're... [02:45] Kazuto     my hope. [02:48] Kazuto     And not just my hope, either. [02:50] Kazuto     For all those scores of people who lived     and died in that world, too, [02:54] Kazuto     you're our irreplaceable hope. [02:57] Kazuto     That's why I couldn't bear to lose you. [03:00] Kazuto     That hope... [03:01] Kazuto     I wanted to link it to the future. [03:06] Alice     The future... [03:08] Alice     What exactly will the future look like? [03:12] Alice     After I've endured the endless loneliness     of living in the chaos of the real world, [03:17] Alice     inside this unwieldy steel-element body,     what could possibly be awaiting me? [03:23] Kazuto     Sorry. Even I don't know that yet, but... [03:30] Kazuto     you being here will change the world.     You're the one who will change it. [03:36] Kazuto     And when all is said and done,     Cardinal's, Administrator's, Bercouli's, Eldrie's... [03:44] Kazuto     and Eugeo's hopes will finally be rewarded.     I have no doubt of that. [03:56] Alice     We must let Dr. Rinko know. [03:59] Alice     It wouldn't do to make her worry so much. [04:03] Kazuto     Yeah, good idea. [04:09] Kazuto     Yes. [04:10] Kazuto     She's much calmer now. [04:13] Kazuto     Yes. I understand. [04:15] Kazuto     Bye, then. [04:19] Kazuto     Don't worry, she wasn't mad. [04:22] Kazuto     Actually, she said she felt bad for you. [04:26] Kazuto     And she said that you can spend the night here. [04:31] Alice     R-Really? [04:33] Kazuto     Yeah. [04:34] Alice     In that case, I'd like you     to show me around this house first. [04:40] Alice     I've never seen any traditional buildings     in the real world before! [04:45] Kazuto     Sure... no problem. [04:47] Kazuto     But... it's just a family home,     so it's not like there's a lot to see. [04:54] Kazuto     That's right. [04:55] Kazuto     I know where to take you. [05:07] Alice     Is this... [05:10] Alice     a training hall? [05:12] Kazuto     Yeah. Over here, we call it a dojo, though. [05:16] Alice     Dojo. [05:25] Alice     This is a wooden training sword, right? [05:29] Alice     It's so different     from the ones in the Underworld. [05:38] Kazuto     What? [05:40] Alice     Isn't it obvious? [05:42] Alice     What else would one do in a training hall? [05:48] Kazuto     But Alice... [05:50] Kazuto     in that body, you're... [05:53] Alice     No need to hold back. [06:04] Alice     Well, this brings back memories. [06:05] Alice     Of that day when I first crossed swords with you     in the garden on the cathedral's eightieth floor. [06:10] Kazuto     You really clobbered me that day. [06:13] Kazuto     It won't happen again today. [06:52] Alice     I win, right? [06:54] Alice     And the winning move was the secret skill,     Steel Headbutt. [06:59] Kazuto     I've never heard of that move. [07:01] Alice     I just created it. [07:07] Alice     Kirito. I'll be fine now. [07:10] Alice     I know I can live in this world. [07:13] Alice     As long as I can wield a sword,     wherever I may be, I will be myself. [07:18] Alice     I've just realized... [07:20] Alice     that my battle isn't over yet. [07:23] Alice     And neither is yours. [07:26] Alice     So I will look forward, and only forward,     and keep moving ahead. [07:33] Suguha     So then, Big Brother fell, and... [07:35] Alice     Really? So even Kirito was once like that. [07:38] Midori     Seriously, Kazuto could be     such a handful back then! [07:42] Minetaka     Kazuto, we have a lot to talk about, [07:46] Minetaka     but first I want to hear you say     what needs to be said. [07:59] Kazuto     Dad, Mom. I'm really sorry     that I made you worry yet again. [08:06] Midori     We're used to it by now. [08:08] Midori     And didn't you accomplish     something really important this time? [08:13] Midori     When a person agrees to take on an article— a job,     they have to see it through to the end, no matter what. [08:19] Suguha     Mom, you're making it personal. [08:22] Minetake     That might be your mother's take on it, [08:24] Minetake     but you have no idea how much stress     she was under while you were missing. [08:29] Minetake     I get that it was a crucial mission,     and you got it done, [08:32] Minetake     but that doesn't mean you can just forget. [08:35] Minetake     Kazuto, what is your duty? [08:38] Kazuto     Being a high school student. [08:40] Minetaka     That's right. [08:41] Minetaka     And so it should be clear where you should     be putting all of your effort right now. [08:47] Kazuto     To study, and to get into college. [08:50] Minetaka     It's already the summer of your junior year. [08:52] Minetaka     Your mother mentioned that     you were looking to study abroad in America. [08:56] Minetaka     Have you made any progress? [08:59] Kazuto     Well, about that... [09:03] Kazuto     Sorry. I want to change my focus. [09:07] Minetaka     Please explain. [09:08] Kazuto     I want to enter the electrical engineering department     at a Japanese university, [09:12] Kazuto     preferably the Toto Institute of Technology. [09:14] Kazuto     After that, I'd like to work at Rath— [09:17] Kazuto     no, I mean the Oceanic Resource Exploration     & Research Institution. [09:31] Alice     Father. [09:32] Suguha     "Father"? [09:34] Alice     My own father never forgave me     for choosing to become a knight. [09:40] Alice     But by making my own beliefs clear     through my actions, [09:44] Alice     I am convinced that in the end,     he came to understand that choice. [09:48] Alice     Kirito... [09:49] Alice     I mean Kazuto, is someone     who can follow the path he believes in. [09:54] Alice     And that's because, despite being     an ordinary student in this world, [09:57] Alice     in that other world he was, without question,     the most powerful swordsman of all. [10:02] Alice     Because he's a hero who fought gallantly     to protect an untold number of residents. [10:07] Kazuto     Alice. [10:09] Minetaka     Ms. Alice. [10:11] Minetaka     His mother and I already know that. [10:14] Minetaka     Kazuto's already a hero in this world, too. [10:18] Minetaka     Isn't that right, Black Swordsman? [10:21] Minetaka     Kazuto. [10:23] Minetaka     To choose your path, study, take exams,     advance to college, and then get a job, [10:28] Minetaka     all of those things are just part of a process. [10:30] Minetaka     But at the same time,     they're also the fruits of your labor. [10:34] Minetaka     Even if you feel lost or uncertain at times,     try to live with no regrets. [10:44] Kazuto     I promise to do that. [10:46] Kazuto     Thanks, Dad, Mom. [11:03] Alice     Kirito. [11:04] Alice     Please wake up, Kirito. [11:17] Kirito     A-Alice— [11:19] Alice     Please lower your voice. [11:21] Kazuto     Y-Yeah, it's just that,     this is kind of inappropriate, or should I say— [11:30] Alice     P-Please don't look at me. [11:36] Kazuto     So, what happened this late? [11:39] Alice     About five minutes ago, [11:41] Alice     I received an alarming communication     through the remote messaging art... [11:45] Alice     or rather, it came to me over the "network." [11:49] Kazuto     An email? From whom? [11:51] Alice     There was no name in the sender line. [11:54] Alice     As for the content... [11:55] Alice     rather than hear me read it,     it'd be better for you to see for yourself. SIGN    [Climb the white tower, and ye shall reach unto yon world.     Training Hall #2.Media Storage.Senate.Geographical Records Room] [12:09] Kazuto     This is... [12:19] Kazuto     Yui, are you awake? [12:23] Yui     Good morning, Daddy. [12:25] Kazuto     Sorry to wake you up, Yui. [12:28] Kazuto     Can you take a look at this? [12:32] Yui     These are the names of the floors     in the Central Cathedral, right? [12:37] Alice     Yes. [12:38] Alice     Yes, Training Hall #2 is on the fifty-second floor,     Media Storage is on the sixty-eighth floor, [12:43] Alice     the senate is on the ninety-sixth floor, [12:45] Alice     and the Geographical Records Room     is on the fifty-eighth floor. [12:52] Kazuto     Is this... [12:53] Kazuto     ...an IP address? [12:55] Yui     Yes. [12:57] Yui     I think that the white tower to be climbed     refers to the address in the second line. [13:02] Yui     And when you've climbed to the top,     you reach "yon world." [13:05] Yui     Which means the server     this address is pointing to is... [13:11] Kazuto     I-I see! [13:14] Kazuto     Alice, this connects to that world. [13:18] Kazuto     It's the path to the Underworld! [13:21] Alice     Connects... path. [13:24] Alice     Does that mean that I can go—     I mean, return home? To that world... [13:30] Alice     To my world? [13:34] Kazuto     Yeah. [13:42] Kazuto     By the way, Alice,     when we do go back to the Underworld, [13:47] Kazuto     um, is it okay if we bring Asuna along, too? [13:54] Alice     I suppose not. [13:56] Alice     If there's an unexpected emergency,     we'll need as many fighters as we can get. [14:05] Kazuto     This is it. [14:10] Rinko     Most likely, he's involved in this. [14:14] Kazuto     Yes. Probably. [14:22] Kazuto     Yui. Did you find out anything about that address? [14:25] Yui     I got as far as the server's relay point, [14:29] Yui     but it has such a robust firewall     that I can't dig any deeper. [14:32] Kazuto     I see. Thanks. [14:35] Kazuto     Well, we're heading out. [14:37] Kazuto     We won't be in any danger this time... [14:39] Kazuto     I think. [14:40] Yui     If something happens,     I'll come to save you right away! [14:44] Kazuto     I'm counting on you. All right, see you later. [14:49] Kazuto     Remember, it's been 200 years. [14:52] Kazuto     There's no telling what's become     of the Human Empire and the land of darkness. [14:56] Kazuto     Be on your guard. [14:58] Asuna     Administrator ruled over the Human Empire     for three hundred years, didn't she? [15:02] Asuna     It hasn't been as long. [15:05] Asuna     I bet it hasn't changed that much. [15:09] Asuna     Once we're back,     let's go wake up Selka first, okay? [15:15] Alice     Thank you, Kirito, Asuna. [15:20] Rinko     Are you ready? [15:22] Rinko     All right, here we go. [15:23] Kazuto/Asuna/Alice     Right! [15:43] Alice     Wh-What is this? [15:49] Kirito     Outer space? [15:55] Alice     Kirito... [15:57] Alice     look there. [16:02] Asuna     What's that? SIGN    Star World Year 582 [16:37] Alice     O World! Underworld where I was born     and which I love! Can you hear me? [16:44] Alice     I have returned. [16:48] Alice     I... am here! SIGN    Integrity Pilot Stica Schtrinen [17:10] Stica     Laura! Laura, are you all right? [17:13] Laurannei     I'm fine, Sti. [17:15] Laurannei     I'm safe. But this one... SIGN    Integrity Pilot Laurannei Arabel [17:19] Laurannei     ...can't fly anymore. [17:21] Stica     You have no choice but to abandon ship. [17:24] Stica     The thrusters on your outfit should be enough     to get you back to Cardina. [17:27] Laurannei     Not happening! [17:29] Laurannei     I can't do that! [17:31] Laurannei     I can't just abandon her and flee! [17:34] Stica     No. No, you can't. SIGN    Mythic Spacebeast The Abyssal Horror [17:40] Stica     Then let's fight to the end. [17:45] Laurannei     Roger that! [18:07] Stica     Is that... a human? [18:25] Stica     Don't tell me he's going to fight with swords? [18:32] Kirito     Release Recollection. [18:52] Kirito     Release Recollection! [19:32] Stica     D-Did they kill it? [19:34] Stica     A monster like that? [19:36] Laurannei     No, not yet! [19:42] Stica     No! Don't let it get away! [19:44] Stica     We have to burn all of them up! [19:55] Stica     I know this swordswoman... no, this knight. [20:01] Laurannei     Me, too. [20:03] Stica     Lady... Alice? [20:08] Alice     Release Recollection. [20:30] Stica     Amazing. [20:43] Laurannei     Sti, I know him. I know who that person is. [20:49] Stica     Yes, Laura. So do I. So do I! SIGN    This is where the story ends. SIGN    But the battle continues for Kirito,     Asuna, Leafa, Sinon and the others,     as well as for Alice. SIGN    They will next take up their swords     on the final, greatest battle of all,     the "Inter-Intelligence War," SIGN    but as of this moment,     every possibility is but a faint flicker,     wavering beyond a fluctuating light.