E11 - The Price of Being Right

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[00:00] Harold
    I will now explain the rules.
[00:04] Harold
    The winner must defeat the dantalion,
    a beast with an abyssal depth rating of 8.
[00:10] Harold
    Are you familiar with dantalions?
[00:13] Noel
    They can read people's minds.
[00:16] Noel
    They basically look like big monkeys,
[00:18] Noel
    and they read minds
    with the third eye on their foreheads.
[00:22] Noel
    They have crafty, cruel personalities.
[00:24] Noel
    Seekers who've failed to defeat them
    in the past have been tortured to death.
[00:31] Harold
    That's enough.
    Thank you for your description.
[00:34] Harold
    The Winged Knights and Blue Beyond
    will compete to slay one such beast.
[00:40] Harold
    Whoever successfully fells it first
     will be the victor.
[00:45] Noel
    So it's cool if we take out the other party
    before we go for the dantalion?
[00:51] Keim
    As a principle, we don't kill people.
    That has never changed.
[00:55] Leon
    It's part of our core creed as a group.
[00:58] Harold
    Rest assured.
[01:00] Harold
    While we permit interference,
    murder is against the rules.
[01:05] Harold
    Once an opponent is down,
    any further attacks are forbidden.
[01:09] Harold
    If you choose to use restraints,
    do so where there are no beasts nearby.
[01:13] Harold
    Those are the rules.
[01:15] Harold
    Furthermore, I'll be using my skills
    to monitor the Abyss during the test.
[01:20] Harold
    There will be no room for cheating.
[01:22] Leon
    No objections here.
[01:24] Noel
    I want more clarification on the rules
    governing interference before the test.
[01:30] Harold
    How do you mean?
[01:31] Noel
    The other day, their elf nearly attacked me.
[01:36] Noel
    I'm quite concerned for my safety.
[01:38] Noel
    They might even set up an ambush.
[01:41] Leon
    Noel, we're very sorry about that night.
[01:45] Leon
    Please accept our apologies.
[01:46] Noel
    You think I buy that?
[01:50] Noel
    My request is simple.
[01:53] Noel
    Instead of just forbidding
    any interference before the test,
[01:56] Noel
    make it, "All members must be present
    and in tip-top shape on the day of the test."
[02:03] Harold
    Very well. We can add that to the rules.
[02:07] Harold
    Lastly, this test is a special case.
    It will not happen again.
[02:12] Harold
    Therefore, we would like for you
    to stake everything on this.
[02:17] Harold
    Whichever party loses the test will disband.
[02:23] Harold
    You will further be barred
    from partying up again in the future.
[02:29] Harold
    Violate this, and your Seeker
    qualifications will be revoked.
[02:33] Harold
    If you consent, please sign this pledge.
[02:44] Harold
    All right, both parties have now agreed.
[02:47] Harold
    The test will take place at noon
    three days from now.
[02:50] Leon
    Noel, this may sound arrogant, but we
    have you handily beat in terms of ability.
[02:56] Leon
    But it seems you have skills
    that defy conventional wisdom.
[03:00] Leon
    So we won't be holding back.
    We'll fight with all we've got.
[03:06] Noel
    Let me give you a useful piece of information.
[03:09] Noel
    I recently ranked up and gained new powers.
[03:15] Noel
    As a Strategist, I can practically see
    the future using my speedy calculations.
[03:19] Leon
    What of it?
[03:21] Noel
    I see it now.
[03:22] Noel
    After losing, you'll pathetically
    come crying to me.
[03:30] Leon
    We're looking forward to this, Blue Beyond.
[05:05] Harold
    Winged Knights and Blue Beyond...
[05:09] Harold
    I'm glad to see that you are
    all here in one piece.
[05:14] Harold
    Both parties will venture into the Abyss
    and defeat the dantalion at its core.
[05:25] Harold
    Now then, let the test begin!
[05:37] Leon
    Noel?
[05:39] Leon
    What exactly are you doing?
[05:42] Noel
    Eating lunch, as you can see.
[05:45] Leon
    That makes no sense. This is a competition.
[05:48] Leon
    You don't have time to be eating.
[05:50] Noel
    Haven't you heard "you can't fight on an
    empty stomach" or "haste makes waste?"
[05:56] Leon
    Wha...
[05:57] Leon
    Y-You're such a...
[05:58] Noel
    Since you're better and more experienced
    than us, you can make the first move.
[06:02] Noel
    Go right on ahead.
[06:05] Leon
    Enough of your nonsense—
[06:06] Keim
    Ignore him, Leon.
[06:09] Keim
    We're being forced to compete against
    a rookie party. That's how things stand.
[06:14] Keim
    We're the ones running out of time here.
[06:18] Leon
    You're right.
[06:20] Leon
    Noel, I'm disappointed in you.
[06:30] Ophelia
    The vanguard will arrive in about five minutes.
[06:33] Leon
    All right, we'll fight them in this clearing.
[06:35] Leon
    Everyone prepare for battle.
[06:38] Vaclav
    Can I say something first?
[06:40] Vaclav
    I know this isn't the best time, but I need
    to tell you before things get busy.
[06:47] Vaclav
    Noel Stollen came to see me the other day.
[06:52] Vaclav
    He spouted one miserable lie after another
    and asked me to betray the Winged Knights.
[06:59] Leon
    What?
[07:00] Vaclav
    Naturally, I said no. But he may have
    approached other members, too.
[07:07] Ophelia
    He came to see me as well.
[07:10] Ophelia
    O-Obviously, I turned him down!
    I mean, I could never betray you guys.
[07:15] Keim
    Same here, actually.
[07:18] Leon
    You mean...
[07:20] Leon
    He tried to turn everyone except me?
[07:24] Keim
    It's so stupid. We would
    never turn against our own.
[07:28] Vaclav
    He wasn't even making any sense.
    Said that I would be free if I betrayed you.
[07:34] Ophelia
    Right? It was so ridiculous,
    it wasn't even funny.
[07:40] Keim
    Forget about it. I bet he was trying
    to distract us by making us suspicious.
[07:45] Ophelia
    What a dirty way to operate.
[07:48] Vaclav
    I'm glad we could clear the air right now.
[07:51] Keim
    Yeah. We'd never betray the Winged Knights...
[07:54] Keim
    No, we'd never betray you, Leon.
[07:59] Leon
    I know that.
[08:02] Ophelia
    The vanguard has picked up
    the pace. They'll be here soon.
[08:07] Leon
    Holy Shield!
[08:16] (Flashback) Harold
    Let me first say that was impressive.
[08:19] (Flashback) Harold
    However...
[08:20] (Flashback) Harold
    You went too far in sending
     these forged letters.
[08:24] (Flashback) Noel
    Hey, you agreed to my plan.
[08:27] (Flashback) Harold
    I don't believe I agreed
    to misappropriating the guild's name.
[08:32] (Flashback) Noel
    What are you going to do, disqualify me?
[08:36] (Flashback) Harold
    What a rebellious boy you are.
[08:39] (Flashback) Noel
    Gee, thanks.
[08:42] (Flashback) Harold
    Can you win?
[08:43] (Flashback) Noel
    I will. This is the way Overdeath
    taught me to fight.
[08:50] Koga
    Are ya sure about this?
[08:52] Koga
    What if the Winged Knights defeat
    the dantalion while we're sittin' here?
[08:57] Noel
    I told you, it's all part of the plan.
[09:00] Noel
    Those guys are strong.
    That's exactly why we need to be patient.
[09:04] Alma
    What do you mean?
[09:05] Noel
    Even among the Winged Knights,
    Leon is an excellent leader.
[09:11] Noel
    He's not just strong. He has exceptional
     decision-making ability.
[09:15] Noel
    What's more, he has a
    unique skill called Angel Wings.
[09:19] Noel
    He was born with an accelerated mana flow.
[09:22] Noel
    He can activate skills
     at the speed of thought.
[09:25] Noel
    It's a special gift bestowed
    upon him by the heavens.
[09:30] Noel
    However... there are times
     excellence can be a burden,
[09:35] Noel
    especially given his personality.
[09:37] Alma
    How come?
[09:39] Noel
    Because he's obsessed with certain victory
     and the right way to do things.
[09:42] Koga
    But what's wrong with that?
[09:45] Noel
    The Winged Knights
    will demonstrate soon enough.
[09:49] Noel
    Believe me, we will win.
    There's no question about that.
[09:57] Noel
    I've planted the seeds.
[09:59] Noel
    I told everyone except Leon
     what's bound to happen.
[10:05] Noel
    The Winged Knights will fall apart...
[10:08] Noel
    because Leon is going to betray them.
[10:12] Sign
    The Price of Being Right
[10:19] (Flashback) Keim
    What are you doing here?
[10:22] (Flashback) Noel
    Don't bother threatening me.
    You remember the rules, don't you?
[10:27] (Flashback) Keim
    You don't think this is interference?
[10:30] (Flashback) Noel
    Of course not. The rule was that all members
    would be present and in tip-top shape.
[10:37] (Flashback) Noel
    Just approaching you in private
    doesn't violate that.
[10:40] (Flashback) Noel
    So no trying to chase me off
    with violence, okay?
[10:44] (Flashback) Keim
    Wait, is this why you requested that rule?
[10:48] (Flashback) Noel
    Keim, betray the Winged Knights.
[10:57] (Flashback) Keim
    Are you trying to make me
    laugh myself to death?
[11:00] (Flashback) Noel
    I'm being serious.
[11:02] (Flashback) Keim
    So, what do I get in return?
[11:04] (Flashback) Keim
    Money? Power? Or is it women?
[11:07] (Flashback) Noel
    Freedom. I'll set you free.
[11:12] (Flashback) Keim
    Freedom?
[11:13] (Flashback) Noel
    It can't be easy trying to keep up
     with someone so talented.
[11:19] (Flashback) Noel
    Leon is a special Seeker.
    Incredibly special, even.
[11:25] (Flashback) Noel
    As his lifelong friend,
    you know that better than anyone.
[11:29] (Flashback) Noel
    The Winged Knights are lopsided.
[11:31] (Flashback) Noel
    Even if you guys form a clan,
    the rest of you won't be able to keep up.
[11:37] (Flashback) Noel
    No amount of hard work and effort
    can trump Leon's talent.
[11:41] (Flashback) Noel
    All that awaits you is despair
    at your own limitations.
[11:45] (Flashback) Noel
    Keim...
[11:46] (Flashback) Noel
    It's time to be free. This is your chance.
[11:55] (Flashback) Keim
    You're right. We are lopsided.
[12:00] (Flashback) Keim
    Still, I want to support him.
    That's my job as his sworn brother.
[12:05] (Flashback) Noel
    Are you really okay with that?
[12:08] (Flashback) Keim
    I'm not looking for freedom.
[12:11] (Flashback) Noel
    If you don't betray him,
    Leon will betray you first, you know?
[12:28] Leon
    Keim, get Vaclav!
[12:29] Kaim
    Got it!
[12:30] Vaclav
    Th-Thank you.
[12:32] Leon
    Ophelia, provide cover!
[12:33] Ophelia
    Roger!
[12:34] Dantalion
    Toys! Toys! Lots of toys to play with!
[12:40] Leon
    It's been an hour since
    we engaged the dantalion.
[12:44] Leon
    We've taken out its kin, but we're
    clearly at a disadvantage here.
[12:49] Vaclav
    Fire Element Causation: Phlogiston!
[12:55] Vaclav
    It read my attack?
[12:57] Dantalion
    Useless.
[12:59] Leon
    A cursed monkey that can read minds...
    Surprise attacks won't work.
[13:03] Leon
    But with my Angel Wings...
[13:09] Leon
    Divine Impact!
[13:13] Leon
    One more!
[13:17] Leon
    Everyone dodge!
[13:25] Koga
    Noel, we're still not movin' out?
[13:28] Noel
    Be patient until they do
    all they can and learn their limits.
[13:32] Noel
    That'll be our cue.
[13:45] Leon
    Ophelia!
[13:48] Dantalion
    Break my toys... little by little...
[13:52] Dantalion
    Fun!
[13:53] Leon
    Everyone retreat!
[13:55] Leon
    I'll hold it off!
[13:57] Leon
    Holy Shield!
[13:59] Leon
    Iron Will!
[14:02] Dantalion
    Toys strong. But only you really strong.
[14:08] Dantalion
    I see fear. Anxiety.
[14:13] Leon
    Such cheap provocation.
    You're just a chimp after all.
[14:17] Dantalion
    Useless act strong!
[14:19] Dantalion
    I read your mind. You know you can't win.
[14:23] Leon
    No, we can't win right now!
[14:25] Leon
    But Seekers never give up!
[14:29] Leon
    We may lose the battle, but we'll win the war!
[14:32] Leon
    Invincible!
[14:37] Noel
    Ooh.
[14:40] Dantalion
    Hey! Where you?
[14:43] Dantalion
    Hey! Hey!
[14:48] Leon
    Can you move it?
[14:50] Ophelia
    I feel it, but I don't think I can use my bow.
[14:54] Ophelia
    I'm so sorry, Leon.
[14:55] Leon
    Don't worry about it. We haven't lost yet.
[15:00] Leon
    Hey, guys...
[15:01] Keim
    Listen up. I have a plan.
[15:05] Keim
    I'll be the decoy and draw him out.
[15:09] Keim
    When I do, use Seraphim Blade,
    the Knight class's ultimate skill.
[15:14] Leon
    No, that's too dangerous!
[15:17] Keim
    Because it will use up all your mana?
[15:20] Leon
    No, the problem is its area of effect!
[15:24] Leon
    I'd hit you guys!
[15:25] Keim
    That's why we need a decoy.
[15:28] Keim
    Vaclav's barrier is concealing us
    from any and all beasts,
[15:33] Keim
    but any strong attack skill would collapse it.
[15:38] Keim
    So sneak attacks are out.
[15:40] Leon
    But that doesn't mean...
[15:41] Keim
    Think back to that battle, Leon.
[15:44] Keim
    When we defeated that ajatar
    and made a name for ourselves.
[15:56] Dantalion
    Hey! Hey!
[15:59] Keim
    I'll lure him as far away as possible.
[16:03] Keim
    Relax. This isn't a suicide
     mission or anything.
[16:07] Keim
    I'll avoid the blast like I did back then.
[16:09] Keim
    Trust me, Leon.
[16:18] Leon
    No.
[16:19] Leon
    This is different from last time.
[16:22] Leon
    The dantalion can read minds.
[16:24] Leon
    It'll realize instantly that you're a decoy.
[16:26] Keim
    Then what do we do?! If we retreat, we lose.
[16:29] Keim
    The Winged Knights will have to disbanded,
    and we'll be forced apart.
[16:34] Leon
    There's another way.
[16:36] Leon
    There's one more possibility.
[16:39] Leon
    We join forces with Blue Beyond.
[16:43] Leon
    If we work with them,
    we can defeat the dantalion.
[16:47] Leon
    That way, we won't have to sacrifice anybody.
[16:50] Ophelia
    W-Wait! Then what about the test?!
[16:53] Leon
    Let's just forget about the test.
[16:57] Leon
    If we band together to take out the beast,
[17:00] Leon
    we might not be approved as a clan,
    but we should be able to avoid disbandment.
[17:08] Noel
    If you don't betray him,
    Leon will betray you first, you know?
[17:12] Ophelia
    No way... It's just like he said.
[17:16] Vaclav
    So this is what he meant.
[17:19] Leon
    What are you—
[17:20] Keim
    Are you serious, Leon?!
    Blue Beyond is our enemy!
[17:25] Keim
    We have to beat them! And you're saying...
[17:27] Leon
    What else can we do?!
[17:29] Leon
    I have to protect you all as leader!
    I can't sacrifice anyone!
[17:33] Leon
    It's the right call!
[17:35] Keim
    You're always like this!
[17:37] Keim
    Being right? Who cares about that right now?!
[17:41] Leon
    Calm down, Keim.
[17:44] Leon
    What's gotten into you? This isn't like you—
[17:46] Keim
    I am calm! I'm thinking
    about us and our future!
[17:50] Keim
    But you...
[17:52] Keim
    You're saying you trust our enemy,
    Noel Stollen, over me?!
[17:59] Leon
    That's right. I do trust
    Noel over you right now.
[18:06] Keim
    I see...
[18:07] Keim
    So that's your answer.
[18:16] Keim
    That bastard was right.
[18:20] Keim
    You really were the traitor.
[18:25] Keim
    Don't worry. I avoided your vitals.
[18:33] Leon
    Keim...
[18:35] Keim
    I've always been jealous of you, Leon.
[18:39] Keim
    I hated that you were blessed
    with talent and I wasn't.
[18:44] Keim
    But you're my friend.
    You're like my little brother.
[18:48] Keim
    And I thought you trusted me,
    so I always stuck by you.
[18:53] Keim
    I wasn't even afraid to give my life for you.
[19:00] Keim
    But no more. I can't do it anymore.
[19:04] Keim
    I... want to be free.
[19:10] Dantalion
    Found you!
[19:15] Noel
    Good work clearing the way
    for us, Winged Knights.
[19:21] Dantalion
    Toys, toys! New toys!
[19:27] Noel
    Nice to meet you, dantalion.
    My name is Noel Stollen.
[19:32] Dantalion
    Noel! Noel! My toy!
[19:36] Noel
    Sorry, but I'm not here to be your plaything.
[19:40] Noel
    We're fighting to the death,
     you stupid chimp!
[19:46] Noel
    Do it, Koga!
[19:46] Sign
    BATTLE VOICE
[19:48] Koga
    Aye!
[19:54] Dantalion
    You guys... How?
[19:56] Noel
    Just like we practiced.
[19:58] Koga
    Calm and Serene.
[20:03] Dantalion
    How?
[20:04] Dantalion
    Same time as think, attack comes!
[20:09] Noel
    Only Leon can use Angel Wings, a unique
    ability that activates skills instantly.
[20:16] Noel
    But we trained using Link so that
    Koga could attack with a blank mind.
[20:18] Sign
    MIND LINK
[20:25] Noel
    Garmr Bullet!
[20:31] Noel
    Now that's a ten million fil bullet!
[20:34] Dantalion
    You... How?
[20:36] Dantalion
    You think... but I can't read?
[20:42] Noel
    Strategist's cognitive speed far
    outstrips a dantalion's capabilities.
[20:48] Noel
    I can think so fast that it
    can't understand my thoughts.
[20:53] Noel
    Turns out you're my toy, huh?
[20:57] Dantalion
    Kill! Kill! Kill!
[20:59] Dantalion
    Kill you!
[21:02] Noel
    Koga!
[21:03] Koga
    Crazy Cherry Blossoms!
[21:06] Noel
    Saw that coming.
[21:13] Dantalion
    Many thoughts... Head hurt!
[21:16] Noel
    I switched my high-speed thinking
    to high-speed parallel thoughts.
[21:21] Noel
    For you, that must be like a massive crowd
    all screaming into you ears.
[21:31] Dantalion
    You pay...
[21:34] Dantalion
    You pay!
[21:40] Dantalion
    N-Now head no hurt!
[21:47] Dantalion
    Die!
[21:49] Noel
    Your orders: strike it dead, Alma!
[21:51] Alma
    On it.
[21:54] Alma
    Accel: Duodecuple!
[23:35] Sign
    The Snake Has Wings