# E5 - Towards Dreams
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**[00:07] (Flashback) LUNA**
If I can protect the town
in your place, then I will.
**[00:13] RUD/ID**
* Encouraged by my friends,*
* I decided to save both Manicia and the town.*
**[00:20] RUD/ID**
* I will conquer the labyrinth in order*
* to make all of my dreams come true.*
**[00:26] RUD/ID**
*I immediately set to work forming a clan,*
**[00:29] RUD/ID**
*but I was summoned by adventurers
exploring Avancia's labyrinth.*
**[00:33] RUD/ID**
* I didn't think members of my old party*
* would be exploring the labyrinth.*
**[00:43] LILIA**
Okay, allow us to reintroduce ourselves.
**[00:48] LILIA**
I am Lilia. I haven't seen you
since the day you were kicked out, Rud.
**[00:52] LILY**
I'm her twin sister, Lily.
**[00:55] LILY**
We're twins, but we have different
eye colors due to a physical idiosyncrasy.
**[00:59] LUNA/ID**
*They're so close.*
**[01:01] SUGOL**
That must've been difficult for you.
**[01:04] SUGOL**
I am the church knight, Sugol.
**[01:07] LUNA**
I-I'm Luna. It's nice to meet you.
**[01:14] SUGOL**
Let's discuss the details inside.
**[01:18] KYGLAS**
Hey.
**[01:20] KYGLAS**
It's been a while, Rud.
**[01:23] NIN**
Kyglas!
**[01:25] NIN**
You've got some nerve asking Rud
to meet you after what you did to him.
**[01:31] RUD**
Thanks, but I'm fine now.
**[01:35] RUD**
Kyglas.
**[01:36] RUD**
Explain yourself.
**[01:39] RUD**
You didn't invite me here
just to say hello, did you?
**[01:44] KYGLAS**
Yesterday, we encountered
a sentient guardian.
**[01:49] RUD/ID**
*A sentient guardian?*
**[01:53] RUD/ID**
* We've never been able to converse with*
* guardians that we've fought before now,*
**[01:58] RUD/ID**
*even when they were humanoid.*
**[02:03] KYGLAS**
You can see how that turned out for me, so...
**[02:07] KYGLAS**
You should explore the labyrinth instead.
**[02:09] RUD**
What?
**[02:11] KYGLAS**
While I'm stuck here,
you should finish the mission!
**[02:13] KYGLAS**
Quit complaining and hop to it!
**[02:15] LILIA**
In other words, having you pick up where
he left off is his way of apologizing.
**[02:21] KYGLAS**
Don't tell him *that!*
**[02:22] LILIA**
Hm? Are you embarrassed?
**[02:24] KYGLAS**
No way!
**[02:25] KYGLAS**
Aw, man.
**[02:27] KYGLAS**
You need the Secret Treasure of the
Labyrinth to cure your sister, right?
**[02:32] RUD**
You remember that?
**[02:35] KYGLAS**
I understand now what
was enabling me to fight.
**[02:44] KYGLAS**
So what are you gonna do?
**[02:46] KYGLAS**
Are you going or not?
**[02:51] RUD**
Let me do it.
**[02:59] RUD**
I'm going to borrow Lilia and the others.
**[03:03] KYGLAS**
Rud.
**[03:05] KYGLAS**
I'm sorry for everything.
**[03:09] KYGLAS**
Don't get yourself killed.
**[03:13] RUD**
Thanks.
**[03:15] RUD**
I promise I'll defeat that guardian.
**[03:30] SIGN**
The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids
**[03:30] SIGN**
Labyrinth Raids
**[03:30] SIGN**
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**[03:30] SIGN**
A Tank with a Rare 9,999 Resistance Skill
Got Kicked from the Hero's Party
**[04:51] NIN**
I can't believe Kyglas apologized.
Anyway, we've got a full party now.
**[04:56] RUD**
Yeah.
**[04:57] RUD**
Let's begin our raid of Avancia's labyrinth.
**[05:14] LUNA**
What is this?
**[05:15] NIN**
It teleports us to the first floor.
**[05:18] NIN**
Okay, here we go.
**[05:31] LUNA**
I can't believe this huge area
was inside that entrance.
**[05:36] LUNA**
There's even a sun.
**[05:37] RUD**
That sun doesn't move.
**[05:40] RUD**
So don't let it throw off your sense of time.
**[05:42] LUNA**
Wow.
**[05:43] RUD**
The space inside a labyrinth is warped.
**[05:46] RUD**
Things that are impossible outside
happen in here like they're nothing.
**[05:51] LUNA**
The magic circle disappeared.
**[05:53] LUNA**
So we can't use it to get back out?
**[05:55] RUD**
Right. In order to exit this place,
we have to find another magic circle.
**[06:01] SIGN**
Teach Me!
**[06:01] SIGN**
Ms. Nin
**[06:01] NIN**
Don't worry, though.
**[06:02] NIN**
Lily has a skill called "Dungeon Walk."
**[06:06] NIN**
Normally, you need to find randomly placed
magic circles to travel between floors,
**[06:13] SIGN**
Dungeon
**[06:13] SIGN**
Walk
**[06:13] NIN**
but with Dungeon Walk, you can travel
to and from floors you've already visited.
**[06:18] LUNA**
I see.
**[06:19] NIN**
Generally, up to six people can
benefit from the effects of a skill,
**[06:23] NIN**
so only six people can
be teleported in this way.
**[06:27] RUD**
There's another spell
similar to Dungeon Walk.
**[06:29] RUD**
Nin, show her.
**[06:31] NIN**
Got it.
**[06:35] NIN**
It's an emergency escape spell.
**[06:37] LUNA**
Let me try.
**[06:38] NIN**
What?
**[06:42] NIN**
I can't believe you learned it so quickly.
**[06:44] SUGOL**
Wow.
**[06:45] BOTH**
Yeah.
**[06:47] RUD/ID**
* That was probably*
* a combat homunculus ability.*
**[06:53] LILY**
There are three chameleon
kongs heading this way.
**[07:00] RUD**
Lilia and Sugol, you're at the front.
**[07:02] RUD**
Nin and Lily, you're at the back.
You're on support and healing.
**[07:06] RUD**
Luna, position yourself
where you can protect everyone.
**[07:09] RUD**
As usual, I'll be the group's shield.
**[07:13] RUD**
Provoke.
**[07:37] RUD**
Keep it up! We'll take them down!
**[07:39] ALL**
Got it.
**[07:42] MARIUS**
Oh?
**[07:44] MARIUS**
Not bad.
**[07:53] LILIA**
This is where we met the guardian last time.
**[07:57] LILIA**
He's not here.
**[08:00] RUD**
Fieldasaurus.
**[08:03] RUD/ID**
* They're faster than the usual ones you get*
* in labyrinths. Is it the guardian's doing?*
**[08:09] RUD**
I'll handle these two.
**[08:12] RUD**
You guys find the magic circle.
**[08:14] NIN**
Got it.
**[08:15] RUD**
Provoke.
**[08:22] SUGOL**
Let's save some strength
to fight the guardian.
**[08:29] NIN**
I found the magic circle.
**[08:31] RUD**
Okay. Let's hurry on ahead!
**[08:34] MARIUS**
A wise decision.
**[08:39] MARIUS**
Seventh floor.
**[08:41] MARIUS**
Eighth floor.
**[08:44] MARIUS**
Ninth floor.
**[08:47] MARIUS**
Come to me soon.
**[08:53] NIN**
The next floor is the tenth at last.
**[08:58] RUD**
You guys.
**[09:01] RUD**
Thank you for accommodating
my selfish goals.
**[09:05] NIN**
Where did *that* come from?
**[09:07] LILIA**
Don't worry about it.
**[09:10] LILIA**
It's for your sister, right?
**[09:12] LILIA**
We understand how important family is.
**[09:15] SUGOL**
Yeah.
**[09:16] NIN**
That's right.
**[09:18] NIN**
And you shouldn't be thanking us just yet.
**[09:23] NIN**
Rud.
**[09:28] NIN**
The true test is still to come.
**[09:33] RUD**
I know.
**[09:43] RUD**
Let's defeat the guardian together.
**[09:50] NIN**
It's a grassy field.
**[09:54] MARIUS**
You have fought impressively.
**[09:58] RUD/ID**
*So this is the guy.*
**[10:00] MARIUS**
I never expected such
powerful adventurers to come here.
**[10:05] RUD/ID**
*The sentient guardian.*
**[10:08] MARIUS**
Welcome to my labyrinth.
**[10:14] MARIUS**
I am this labyrinth's guardian...
**[10:19] MARIUS**
Marius.
**[10:26] RUD**
I heard the guardian was
previously found on the fifth floor.
**[10:29] MARIUS**
Given how strong you are,
**[10:32] MARIUS**
I thought I'd wait on the tenth floor
so I wouldn't have to hold back.
**[10:38] MARIUS**
This floor is my domain.
**[10:41] MARIUS**
Well, you'll see soon enough
what my full strength looks like.
**[10:51] RUD**
How's he so strong? It feels like
my arms are about to be torn off.
**[10:55] MARIUS**
I'm impressed you blocked that.
**[10:57] MARIUS**
You were worth the wait.
**[10:59] RUD**
Marius.
**[11:00] RUD**
I didn't come here to fight. We can talk—
**[11:04] MARIUS**
A clash of blades.
**[11:07] MARIUS**
That is how men converse with one another.
**[11:12] RUD/ID**
*If I let my guard down, he'll kill me.*
**[11:15] RUD**
We'll negotiate afterwards.
**[11:17] RUD**
Let's fight.
**[11:18] NIN**
Here we go.
**[11:20] MARIUS**
*Oh? Not bad.*
**[11:31] NIN**
What's this guy's deal?
Does he have eyes on his back?
**[11:34] MARIUS**
Your coordination is impressive.
**[11:36] MARIUS**
It seems I'll have to fight
at full strength after all.
**[11:40] MARIUS**
And when I do, I become a true monster.
**[11:44] MARIUS**
If you don't want to die,
you should use your skills to flee.
**[11:48] MARIUS**
Do you really think you can defeat me?
**[12:00] NIN**
What the heck is this guy?
**[12:02] RUD/ID**
* I can tell from his roar alone*
* just how dangerous he is.*
**[12:06] RUD/ID**
*But...*
**[12:07] RUD/ID**
*I can't turn back.*
**[12:12] RUD/ID**
*I have to win.*
**[12:15] RUD**
His attacks are so powerful.
**[12:22] LILY**
Sister, ride my wind.
**[12:24] LILIA**
Got it.
**[12:30] SUGOL**
Mr. Rud, let's take turns
drawing the enemy's attention.
**[12:33] RUD**
Agreed.
**[12:34] SUGOL**
Magic: Provoke.
**[12:41] RUD/ID**
*I knew he was unusually strong.*
**[12:46] RUD/ID**
*But one more hit could kill me.*
**[12:50] RUD**
Don't let him hit you head-on.
**[12:52] SUGOL**
You're the only one who'd even try that.
**[12:56] RUD**
Nin, focus on healing.
**[12:59] RUD**
Lily, use support spells
to keep our front line up.
**[13:02] RUD**
Luna, assist us.
**[13:03] LUNA**
Understood.
**[13:05] RUD**
Sugol, let's switch.
**[13:07] RUD**
Provoke.
**[13:11] (Flashback) NIN**
We won't be able to avoid a long fight.
**[13:14] (Flashback) LUNA**
It'll be a battle of endurance.
Will we be all right?
**[13:18] (Flashback) LILIA**
Normally, we'd be at a
disadvantage, but we have Rud.
**[13:23] (Flashback) LILIA**
Rud's Shield of Sacrifice
focuses all of our damage onto him.
**[13:28] (Flashback) LILIA**
Life Exchange will turn the absorb shield
**[13:30] (Flashback) LILIA**
he loses over a long fight
into incredible strength.
**[13:34] (Flashback) LILIA**
We have to stay alive during the long battle
and put all our trust into his one attack.
**[13:47] LUNA**
Ms. Lilia!
**[13:48] LUNA**
At this rate, someone will fall eventually.
**[13:52] NIN**
Luna.
**[13:53] NIN**
I know it's hard being in the
back and having to watch.
**[13:57] NIN**
But as long as we stay standing,
the front line will be fine.
**[14:01] NIN**
So remember this.
**[14:03] NIN**
It's up to us to be patient and endure this.
**[14:11] LUNA**
Got it.
**[14:17] RUD/ID**
*His movements are slowing.*
**[14:19] RUD/ID**
*Is he getting tired?*
**[14:23] RUD/ID**
*My absorb shield has been depleted by 30,000.*
**[14:26] RUD/ID**
*If I hit him with this...*
**[14:31] LUNA**
Master.
**[14:34] RUD**
Luna.
**[14:35] RUD/ID**
*I won't miss this opportunity.*
**[14:37] RUD/ID**
*I'll hit him with this attack.*
**[14:38] RUD**
Life Conversion!
**[14:48] LUNA**
Did we win?
**[14:53] NIN**
You're kidding, right? He can still move?
**[14:58] RUD/ID**
*My attack was effective.*
**[15:00] RUD/ID**
*If I hit him with another Life Conversion...*
**[15:22] RUD**
Are you guys okay?
**[15:24] LILIA**
We're fine.
**[15:26] LILIA**
Lily!
**[15:28] LILIA**
Are you okay?
**[15:30] LILY**
I'll recover from this right away.
**[15:38] RUD**
Sugol!
**[15:40] SUGOL**
I-I'm fine.
**[15:43] SUGOL**
I can... keep fighting.
**[15:53] RUD/ID**
* Am I willing to expose the others*
* to danger for my goals?*
**[15:59] RUD/ID**
*I don't want to risk their lives for my sake.*
**[16:07] RUD**
Retreat.
**[16:09] RUD**
Prepare to leave.
**[16:11] NIN**
What are you—
**[16:12] RUD**
I'm the leader of this party.
**[16:14] RUD**
I have to make the right choice.
**[16:19] NIN**
Rud!
**[16:21] NIN**
You're giving up on your dream
after making it this far?
**[16:24] RUD**
Nin?
**[16:25] NIN**
I told you to do what you wanted to do.
**[16:29] SUGOL**
Mr. Rud, please don't underestimate me.
**[16:32] SUGOL**
You gave the order to retreat
after looking at me, right?
**[16:35] SUGOL**
I'm still here.
I'm prepared to fight to the death.
**[16:40] NIN**
Rud.
**[16:41] NIN**
We can't run.
**[16:43] NIN**
Don't say something so pathetic!
**[16:50] RUD**
I...
**[16:56] RUD**
I want to save Manicia, so...
**[17:00] RUD**
Please.
**[17:01] BOTH**
Skill: Fusion.
**[17:11] LILIALY**
Fusion complete: Lilialy.
**[17:15] RUD**
Lilialy.
**[17:16] LILIALY**
Let me handle this.
**[17:22] RUD/ID**
*Lilialy.*
**[17:24] RUD/ID**
*Sugol.*
**[17:27] RUD/ID**
*Luna. Nin.*
**[17:30] RUD/ID**
*This time...*
**[17:32] NIN**
Sugol's absorb shield has been broken!
**[17:35] RUD**
Life Conversion!
**[17:43] RUD/ID**
* If that attack hits me,*
* my shield will break.*
**[17:48] RUD/ID**
*But I'll take it.*
**[17:50] RUD/ID**
* I'll turn this last damage*
* I take into strength.*
**[17:54] ALL**
Go!
**[17:57] RUD**
Life Conversion!
**[18:24] MARIUS**
That was fun, Rud.
**[18:27] MARIUS**
I doubt I can move anymore.
**[18:30] MARIUS**
You're free to do as you wish.
**[18:33] RUD**
What?
**[18:34] RUD**
It's over?
**[18:36] MARIUS**
I suppose so, yes.
**[18:38] MARIUS**
But it won't truly be over
until you finish me off.
**[18:43] RUD**
I told you, I came here to talk.
**[18:47] RUD**
Marius.
**[18:49] RUD**
Do you have the Secret Treasure of the
Labyrinth that is said to grant any wish?
**[18:54] MARIUS**
Is this what you want?
**[18:57] MARIUS**
Here.
**[18:58] MARIUS**
That magic stone is capable of miracles.
**[19:01] MARIUS**
Infuse it with mana and make your wish.
**[19:04] MARIUS**
Once used, it will shatter, so use it well.
**[19:09] MARIUS**
That's all you wanted, right? Now finish me.
**[19:12] RUD**
Actually, I'd like to avoid destroying the
labyrinth if I can. There's a town nearby.
**[19:17] RUD**
So...
**[19:20] RUD**
Marius, I'd like you to continue
ruling this labyrinth as its guardian.
**[19:29] MARIUS**
In other words, you want to work together?
**[19:32] MARIUS**
I like fighting strong opponents.
**[19:35] MARIUS**
So I'd be glad to help out.
**[19:39] MARIUS**
Plus, I'd like a rematch against you someday.
**[19:41] RUD**
Uh...
**[19:43] RUD**
Actually, I'd rather we didn't.
**[19:52] MANICIA**
Brother, you're a mess.
**[19:55] RUD**
I'm fine. More importantly, take this.
**[19:59] RUD**
It's for you.
**[20:01] MANICIA**
What is this?
**[20:02] RUD**
It's the magic stone I've been searching for.
**[20:05] MANICIA**
I can't accept this.
**[20:07] MANICIA**
You should use it for yourself.
**[20:10] RUD**
Even then, I'd use it for the same thing.
**[20:16] RUD**
So take it, okay?
**[20:22] MANICIA**
Brother...
**[20:25] MANICIA**
Very well.
**[20:29] MANICIA**
Magic stone of miracles.
**[20:34] MANICIA**
Please grant me my greatest wish.
**[20:45] RUD**
Notice any changes?
**[20:48] RUD**
Manicia?
**[20:49] MANICIA**
I feel like I have a bit more energy.
**[20:52] MANICIA**
Before, I'd quickly grow short of breath
if I moved around like this.
**[20:58] MANICIA**
But now, I feel like I could spin forever.
**[21:06] RUD/ID**
*I've never seen Manicia like this before.*
**[21:10] RUD/ID**
* If I keep adventuring, I'll surely be able*
* to cure her completely someday.*
**[21:15] MANICIA**
Brother.
**[21:17] RUD/ID**
*I thought she might die someday, but now...*
**[21:23] RUD/ID**
*She's fine.*
**[21:26] RUD/ID**
* Everything I've done up until now*
* hasn't been in vain.*
**[21:33] MANICIA**
Brother, thank you.
**[23:11] MARIUS**
Rud.
**[23:12] RUD**
Marius? What is it?
**[23:15] MARIUS**
Congratulations.
**[23:17] MARIUS**
As of today, you're the
guardian of the labyrinth.
**[23:21] RUD**
Come again?