Chapter 2 - Episode 3: Christina's True Strength
Scene: Kaon guild house.
Kokkoro
Master, please, take cover over here! Now that the battle has started, it doesn’t look like we can be of much help.
Kokkoro
Aah, why did it end up like this...?
Yuuki
1. "It’ll be fine, so don’t worry."
Kokkoro
Based on what...? Ooh, Master, sometimes you can be far too happy-go-lucky.
Kokkoro
Well, that’s also what makes you reliable, though. Honestly, I don't think this is a situation to be optimistic about.
Animated cutscene.
Christina
Hey, hey, you don't look nearly as lively now. Are you all tired out?
End of cutscene.
Christina
Entertain me more! The excitement of crossing swords, straddling the threshold of life and death -- give me that feeling of being truly alive!
Christina
If you disappoint me, then I'll have no choice but to satiate my thirst with your flesh and blood!
Christina
Come, if you have a trump card or ultimate attack, hurry up and show it to me!
Makoto
Guh... Don’t get cocky! Rampaging into our territory on a whim... Aren't you having a bit too much fun!?
Kaori
Makoto, don’t charge ahead by yourself, okay? I'll distract her with my speed, so look for a chance to land a hit... W-whoa?
Christina
Hey now... I can't say I’m impressed by the way you’re blabbering out your strategy.
Christina
I expected more from you because I heard that Kaon was one of the Animal Garden’s martial guilds! Aah, how disappointing!
Christina
You have no teamwork, your skills are poor, and your will to fight is lacking! Are you only good at brawling in the city? You'll never win against real knights and soldiers!
Kaori
Oh? Makoto and I are fighting her together, but we're still at a big disadvantage...?
Kaori
(But, this seems strange... This person doesn't seem to be following my movements with her eyes. And yet, she’s dodging all of my punches and kicks by a hair's breadth?)
Kaori
(Her attacks are unnatural, too... We’re indoors, so it should be unwieldy for her to swing that huge sword around. Her attacks are so haphazard, but somehow she still keeps hitting me and Makoto.)
Kaori
(Our attacks never land, but her attacks always hit. It's as if the laws of physics are deciding the outcome...?)
Kaori
(It doesn’t make sense... There must be some trick to it... But right now, we don’t have time to figure it out, do we?)
Kaori
Makoto! We weren't prepared to be ambushed here. Should we abandon the guildhouse and escape for now? We’ll protect Maho and the others with our lives as they escape!
Makoto
Haah? Running away with my tail between my legs -- even if I wanted to, I couldn't! I can’t stand letting them look down on us -- I want to hit her at least once...!
Kaori
If it was a one-on-one fight, that would be fine, but... As a battle between guilds, we lost the moment we fell for their plot, didn't we?
Kaori
Isn't it better if we retreat while keeping the damage as small as possible?
Christina
Oh? You’re smarter than you look, aren’t you?
Christina
But too bad! I’m not letting you escape! Because I’ve only just gotten the toys I’ve been waiting for...
Kaori
Mgh!? That was close. How can she hit me from that distance and that stance?
Kaori
(Mm... It seems her attacks definitely always hit... It’s unnatural.)
Kaori
(With my usual fighting style, I leverage my agility to hit the enemy while dodging... I’m not used to having to defend against their attacks one by one.)
Kaori
(I’m using karate, and she’s using a big sword... I’ve managed to repel her attacks so far, but at this rate, won't I get worn down and killed?)
Kaori
(There’s a limit to how much I can take -- how much longer can I hold out? So frustrating... Even though the karate I learned from my grandparents is the strongest!)
Kaori
(But... If I can’t figure out the trick behind her strange attacks and defenses, it's only going to get worse, isn't it?)
Makoto
Kaori, get out of the way! No matter how good she is, there’s no way she can attack and defend at the same time!
Makoto
I’m going to turn up the heat on my attacks to stop her from attacking! Oryaaa...!
Makoto
Princess, use strengthening and healing magic on me and Kaori! And if you have the chance, blow away the guys surrounding the guild house and secure an escape route!
Maho
Oh, yes! I understand. Makoto, you really are reliable in fight scenes!
Maho
Me, I’m not good at things like this. When there’s a fight, I'm utterly helpless.
Maho
But, these sad feelings need to wait until afterwards... Mister Prince and everyone else, please take cover behind me.
Yuuki
1. "What are you going to do?"
2. "Isn't there anything I can do?"
Option 1.
Maho
Ooh, I don’t have the time to explain this carefully. For now, just trust me and do as I say.
Maho
Please, Mister Prince. I can’t stand idly by while watching someone rampage through my territory.
Maho
As the guild master of Kaon, I’ll fight back with all my strength.
Option 2.
Maho
Hmm. If you mean it, then... Mister Prince, use your powers to strengthen me.
Maho
Starting now, I'm going to be casting a lot of magic all at once. During that time, I'll be defenseless, so make sure to protect me, okay?
End of branches.
Christina
Ahaha! You all look like you’re out of ideas, but when it comes to battle, your instincts are top-notch!
Christina
How interesting -- this is what beastpeople are like! You have both the instincts and strength of animals, and the intelligence and adaptability of humans! I’m so glad to find a new, strong enemy to fight!
Christina
This is exciting, just as battles should be! Entertain me, more, more...!
Christina
I thought it would be boring if it ended too quickly, so I was only gently playing with you... But it looks like I don't need to hold back.
Christina
I, too, am going to get a bit serious!
Makoto
Whoa!? Dammit, this isn’t a human level of strength! Just from blocking her one attack, I got knocked off the ground!?
Makoto
Ahaha, this is starting to get fun for me, too! Kaori, I’ll block her sword! You, go with the flow and attack her while moving!
Kaori
Understood! That spirit of working together is what Kaon is about!
Kaori
We won’t let you get away with this raid! We’ll spank your butt and drive you away!