1 00:00:08,745 --> 00:00:10,175 I surrender! 2 00:00:11,215 --> 00:00:14,205 I surrender to you! So please spare my life! 3 00:00:15,415 --> 00:00:18,145 That voice... Are you...? 4 00:00:26,625 --> 00:00:29,895 I-I'm so sorry! You win! 5 00:00:29,895 --> 00:00:31,945 So please, don't kill me! 6 00:02:04,275 --> 00:02:07,125 You attack us and then beg for your life? 7 00:02:07,545 --> 00:02:10,055 And after the rest of your people are already dead. 8 00:02:10,405 --> 00:02:13,435 A knight's duty is to protect their lord, 9 00:02:13,435 --> 00:02:16,875 so as long as I live, I'm sure they'd be happy. 10 00:02:18,215 --> 00:02:19,935 They'd be happy? 11 00:02:20,425 --> 00:02:21,365 Whatever. 12 00:02:27,865 --> 00:02:29,075 Here's my chance! 13 00:02:35,225 --> 00:02:36,505 What do you think you're doing? 14 00:02:36,905 --> 00:02:41,785 Spare my life, and you can have anything you want! Please! 15 00:02:41,785 --> 00:02:43,055 This demon... 16 00:02:44,225 --> 00:02:48,135 In that case, do you know where the entry permit for the next floor is? 17 00:02:48,135 --> 00:02:52,215 M-My family is actually holding onto it. 18 00:02:52,215 --> 00:02:55,415 Since you didn't kill me, I offer it gladly! 19 00:02:55,415 --> 00:02:59,075 I also know where all the rest for the upper floors are, 20 00:02:59,075 --> 00:03:03,565 so if you can guarantee my family's and my safety, I'll show you the way! 21 00:03:03,995 --> 00:03:06,285 So your family's been hiding it, huh? 22 00:03:06,675 --> 00:03:09,785 No wonder I couldn't seem to find it, no matter how many I killed. 23 00:03:10,035 --> 00:03:11,705 That leaves one last question. 24 00:03:13,665 --> 00:03:17,375 Can I really trust you? 25 00:03:18,315 --> 00:03:20,085 O-Of course. 26 00:03:20,615 --> 00:03:24,295 I-I'd never lie to you. 27 00:03:26,805 --> 00:03:30,785 Fine, then. If you hand over the permit, I won't hurt you. 28 00:03:32,095 --> 00:03:34,605 Th-Thank you so much. 29 00:03:35,665 --> 00:03:36,935 I'm curious. 30 00:03:37,605 --> 00:03:39,365 What exactly are you? 31 00:03:56,535 --> 00:03:59,545 I am the eldest daughter of the Radiru family, Esil. 32 00:03:59,545 --> 00:04:02,755 Not exactly what I meant. 33 00:04:04,445 --> 00:04:07,855 I was hoping to get more information about the system 34 00:04:07,855 --> 00:04:09,625 like what I learned from Barca, but... 35 00:04:10,975 --> 00:04:15,745 Do you demons hear a voice in your head that never stops telling you to kill humans? 36 00:04:18,525 --> 00:04:21,905 No, but I do hear a different order. 37 00:04:21,905 --> 00:04:22,815 What is it? 38 00:04:23,775 --> 00:04:25,775 "Protect the place you're in." 39 00:04:26,795 --> 00:04:27,735 When did it start? 40 00:04:27,735 --> 00:04:29,945 When we first got here. 41 00:04:29,945 --> 00:04:31,575 When they first got here...? 42 00:04:32,295 --> 00:04:33,735 Where were you before that? 43 00:04:33,735 --> 00:04:38,425 The demon realm. But then one day, we found ourselves here. 44 00:04:39,145 --> 00:04:42,125 And what were you doing in the demon realm? 45 00:04:45,065 --> 00:04:46,045 War. 46 00:04:47,145 --> 00:04:49,505 We were preparing for war. 47 00:04:49,795 --> 00:04:51,215 War? 48 00:04:51,215 --> 00:04:52,315 With whom? 49 00:04:53,395 --> 00:04:57,765 An enemy so strong that we had to unite all of demonkind to face it. 50 00:04:58,225 --> 00:05:01,585 It looked like war with them was on the horizon when— 51 00:05:03,565 --> 00:05:07,475 The permitted amount of information has been exceeded, so this conversation is terminated. 52 00:05:07,475 --> 00:05:11,495 The permitted amount of information has been exceeded, so this conversation is terminated. 53 00:05:11,495 --> 00:05:12,285 The permitted... 54 00:05:17,395 --> 00:05:19,535 I guess I'm not getting anything else. 55 00:05:22,245 --> 00:05:25,785 This is the damage assessment and combat log 56 00:05:25,785 --> 00:05:30,045 of the winged ant appearance on the nearby island within Japan's borders. 57 00:05:30,745 --> 00:05:36,795 There were 294 civilian casualties, and 108 hunters deployed to contain the threat. 58 00:05:36,795 --> 00:05:41,765 Of the latter, four E-Ranks, one C-Rank, and one B-Rank have been KIA. 59 00:05:42,975 --> 00:05:45,735 All this from a single ant... 60 00:05:46,165 --> 00:05:51,655 An A-Rank hunter who arrived later landed a critical blow, completing the extermination. 61 00:05:51,655 --> 00:05:55,405 Then one of these winged ants is on par with an A-Rank. 62 00:05:55,915 --> 00:06:00,665 That matches the conclusions drawn from the Surveillance Team's necropsy. 63 00:06:03,515 --> 00:06:07,665 The attack was 120 kilometers from Jeju Island. 64 00:06:08,345 --> 00:06:14,175 If the ants gain any further mastery over flight, they could reach the mainland. 65 00:06:15,105 --> 00:06:17,665 Contact Japan to request a joint operation ASAP. 66 00:06:18,185 --> 00:06:21,985 Let other neighboring countries know to raise the threat level, as well. 67 00:06:21,985 --> 00:06:22,985 Yes, sir. 68 00:06:22,985 --> 00:06:26,645 The time has finally come. We've not a moment to spare. 69 00:06:26,645 --> 00:06:31,055 I was hoping to handle this before any more lives were lost, but... 70 00:06:31,955 --> 00:06:36,095 On my authority as chairman of the Hunter's Association, I hereby initiate... 71 00:06:36,095 --> 00:06:39,535 the fourth raid operation on Jeju Island! 72 00:06:41,425 --> 00:06:43,125 I'm sorry. 73 00:06:43,125 --> 00:06:46,545 I don't know why I suddenly passed out like that. 74 00:06:46,545 --> 00:06:48,735 No, it's fine. 75 00:06:49,215 --> 00:06:51,005 Do you feel all right now? 76 00:06:51,005 --> 00:06:53,225 Yes, I'm okay. 77 00:06:53,225 --> 00:06:55,725 I appreciate your concern... 78 00:06:55,725 --> 00:06:57,425 Just thought I'd ask. 79 00:06:58,675 --> 00:07:01,645 More importantly, are we close to our destination? 80 00:07:02,265 --> 00:07:05,515 Oh, right! The Radiru family castle. 81 00:07:05,515 --> 00:07:07,555 That's where the permit can be found. 82 00:07:08,815 --> 00:07:11,405 What in the blazes have you brought home?! 83 00:07:11,405 --> 00:07:12,785 Esil! 84 00:07:13,365 --> 00:07:15,525 C-Can't you see them?! 85 00:07:15,525 --> 00:07:19,035 The hordes of soldiers dwelling within his shadow! 86 00:07:19,405 --> 00:07:21,995 Huh. I'm impressed he noticed. 87 00:07:21,995 --> 00:07:25,465 If you've deceived my daughter in some attempt to seize our castle, 88 00:07:25,465 --> 00:07:27,085 I won't let you leave alive! 89 00:07:27,085 --> 00:07:29,915 F-Father! Please wait! 90 00:07:29,915 --> 00:07:32,355 She and I have a deal. 91 00:07:32,355 --> 00:07:35,635 I won't hurt anybody as long as I get the permit I need to proceed. 92 00:07:37,925 --> 00:07:41,305 I had heard that Vulcan and Metus had been slain... 93 00:07:41,305 --> 00:07:45,565 I suppose it stands to reason we'd stand no chance against someone capable of that. 94 00:07:56,375 --> 00:07:58,185 This is it, all right. 95 00:07:58,785 --> 00:08:01,875 I believe your business here is complete. 96 00:08:01,875 --> 00:08:03,615 Now, begone at once! 97 00:08:03,615 --> 00:08:05,075 One other thing. 98 00:08:06,225 --> 00:08:07,535 I need to borrow the girl. 99 00:08:09,545 --> 00:08:11,625 Y-You— 100 00:08:11,625 --> 00:08:14,545 No, hang on. I just want her to show me the way. 101 00:08:14,545 --> 00:08:17,915 She said she knows where the permits I need to move from floor to floor are. 102 00:08:19,175 --> 00:08:21,175 And you'll guarantee her safety? 103 00:08:21,175 --> 00:08:22,195 I will. 104 00:08:25,135 --> 00:08:27,805 Very well. I understand. 105 00:08:27,805 --> 00:08:30,915 That being the case, I'm counting on you, Esil. 106 00:08:30,915 --> 00:08:32,065 Right! 107 00:08:44,455 --> 00:08:45,615 Guildmaster. 108 00:08:56,205 --> 00:08:59,345 And that wraps up the 89th floor. 109 00:09:01,215 --> 00:09:04,225 Igris and Tank have both ranked up from the levels they gained. 110 00:09:05,845 --> 00:09:08,655 They're comparable to an S-Rank and A-Rank now. 111 00:09:08,655 --> 00:09:10,755 That rounds out my forces nicely. 112 00:09:14,025 --> 00:09:19,165 So much for the gifts I brought from home for trade... 113 00:09:19,165 --> 00:09:21,025 You can always just take them back home. 114 00:09:21,025 --> 00:09:22,915 I'm afraid not. 115 00:09:22,915 --> 00:09:26,205 The 90th floor and above are under the stewardship of elite nobles. 116 00:09:26,695 --> 00:09:29,665 They're incomparably stronger than anything up to this point. 117 00:09:30,125 --> 00:09:33,475 Which is why it'd be wiser to secure the permits through negotiation— 118 00:09:33,475 --> 00:09:37,875 If I were weaker than you guys, would you have agreed to make a deal with me? 119 00:09:39,115 --> 00:09:40,845 That's just how it goes. 120 00:09:41,265 --> 00:09:44,925 You demon nobles are always jockeying for positions in the hierarchy, right? 121 00:09:44,925 --> 00:09:48,685 I'm about to put the Radisu family on the top of the ladder. 122 00:09:49,055 --> 00:09:51,035 It's Radiru, actually... 123 00:09:51,035 --> 00:09:56,645 Um, Sir Jinwoo, why did you choose to spare my family? 124 00:09:57,095 --> 00:09:58,855 Because I like you. 125 00:09:58,855 --> 00:10:01,065 E-Excuse me?! 126 00:10:01,445 --> 00:10:03,065 Between her and Jinho... 127 00:10:03,495 --> 00:10:07,785 I think I might work well with people who have a screw loose. 128 00:10:08,335 --> 00:10:10,165 You can head back now. 129 00:10:12,695 --> 00:10:15,455 The enemies up ahead are gonna be stronger, right? 130 00:10:15,735 --> 00:10:17,655 I made a promise with your father. 131 00:10:17,655 --> 00:10:21,795 Just tell me where to find the permits, and I'll take it from there. 132 00:10:22,235 --> 00:10:25,515 Am I really so... useless? 133 00:10:25,515 --> 00:10:28,875 It's not that. I just thought it'd be dangerous. 134 00:10:28,875 --> 00:10:31,215 You've done great. I appreciate it. 135 00:10:32,265 --> 00:10:34,685 I'm going to accompany you to the end. 136 00:10:34,685 --> 00:10:38,545 I want to see with my own eyes what you'll accomplish, Sir Jinwoo! 137 00:10:40,155 --> 00:10:41,615 Okay. 138 00:10:41,615 --> 00:10:42,895 Let's get going, then. 139 00:10:44,275 --> 00:10:45,325 Right. 140 00:10:48,955 --> 00:10:53,165 Esil was right. The difficulty level hit a genuine spike with the 90th floor. 141 00:10:53,865 --> 00:10:56,695 Each encampment of magic beasts, in both strength and numbers, 142 00:10:56,695 --> 00:10:59,045 is quite literally on a different level. 143 00:10:59,545 --> 00:11:03,675 But I'm continuing apace, clearing the floors one step at a time. 144 00:11:05,225 --> 00:11:10,535 I need to collect the ingredients for the Elixir of Life, no matter what. 145 00:11:14,395 --> 00:11:19,275 You and I have been summoned for the fourth Jeju Island raid, Hunter Cha. 146 00:11:19,275 --> 00:11:20,275 Yes, sir. 147 00:11:20,275 --> 00:11:24,065 President Baek from the White Tiger Guild has also been called upon, 148 00:11:24,065 --> 00:11:27,935 along with every other S-Rank hunter in the country. 149 00:11:28,385 --> 00:11:30,785 Then Hunter Sung, too... 150 00:11:30,785 --> 00:11:32,465 In addition, 151 00:11:32,465 --> 00:11:36,745 this will officially be a joint operation between us and our close neighbor. 152 00:11:37,215 --> 00:11:38,705 You mean Japan? 153 00:11:38,705 --> 00:11:39,955 Exactly. 154 00:11:39,955 --> 00:11:44,965 Considering the winged ants' ability to fly, they're at risk, as well. 155 00:11:44,965 --> 00:11:46,775 It's the right call to make. 156 00:11:48,185 --> 00:11:52,685 I honestly don't care, as long as we can kill them all. 157 00:11:53,545 --> 00:11:55,145 Is there a date set? 158 00:11:55,405 --> 00:11:56,845 Still under consideration. 159 00:11:56,845 --> 00:11:59,525 But I doubt we'll be waiting long. 160 00:11:59,945 --> 00:12:03,525 And in order to decide upon a plan of action, 161 00:12:03,525 --> 00:12:07,845 hunters from their largest guild will be joining us today. 162 00:12:12,175 --> 00:12:13,825 So this is the top floor. 163 00:12:14,205 --> 00:12:16,535 No one seems to be around, though... 164 00:12:31,415 --> 00:12:34,185 So this is the Demon Monarch... 165 00:12:35,145 --> 00:12:36,275 Baran. 166 00:12:44,195 --> 00:12:46,145 What incredible aura. 167 00:12:46,145 --> 00:12:48,195 Can I really beat him? 168 00:12:48,775 --> 00:12:51,175 His sheer bloodlust is wearing me down... 169 00:12:51,905 --> 00:12:54,135 Even Esil is feeling it. 170 00:12:54,945 --> 00:12:58,035 Well, I'm in for real trouble if he gets airborne. 171 00:12:59,035 --> 00:13:01,915 A wyvern? I guess he commands more than just demons. 172 00:13:27,105 --> 00:13:28,685 There's no shortage of them. 173 00:13:29,235 --> 00:13:31,275 Wh-What do we do?! 174 00:13:33,495 --> 00:13:34,445 Sir Jinwoo! 175 00:13:34,735 --> 00:13:35,905 I know! 176 00:13:38,915 --> 00:13:40,175 Get out here! 177 00:14:00,305 --> 00:14:04,565 Incredible! I had no idea he could fight like that. 178 00:14:05,465 --> 00:14:08,295 But... that's the Demon Monarch, Baran. 179 00:14:08,295 --> 00:14:09,565 He is the ruler here, 180 00:14:09,945 --> 00:14:14,035 and Sir Jinwoo is a simple invader— a target for elimination. 181 00:14:14,825 --> 00:14:18,535 Who... should I side with? 182 00:14:48,255 --> 00:14:50,125 That's no ordinary lightning. 183 00:14:50,125 --> 00:14:52,445 It has a wide area of effect and inflicts stun. 184 00:14:53,355 --> 00:14:55,485 Even if my soldiers can be brought back, 185 00:14:55,485 --> 00:14:58,585 taking much more of this will deplete my mana fast. 186 00:14:59,055 --> 00:15:00,665 So before that happens... 187 00:15:10,435 --> 00:15:12,005 I'll clip those wings! 188 00:15:13,545 --> 00:15:15,675 He saw through my Stealth?! 189 00:15:24,645 --> 00:15:26,335 A homing attack?! 190 00:15:26,335 --> 00:15:28,195 Not good! It's gaining on me! 191 00:15:28,195 --> 00:15:30,025 Tusk! Igris! 192 00:15:56,585 --> 00:15:58,445 You're finally grounded. 193 00:15:59,215 --> 00:16:03,185 That's a relief. Looking up was tiring me out. 194 00:16:11,385 --> 00:16:16,065 It's nice to meet you. My name is Hanekawa, and I'm with the Drawn Sword Guild. 195 00:16:16,065 --> 00:16:18,665 This is Goto Ryuji, our guild master. 196 00:16:19,295 --> 00:16:22,615 I'll be acting as his interpreter. 197 00:16:22,905 --> 00:16:24,875 The Drawn Sword Guild... 198 00:16:24,875 --> 00:16:29,285 As the largest guild in Japan, with eleven S-Ranks, 199 00:16:29,645 --> 00:16:33,285 they're also said to be the second biggest in all of Asia. 200 00:16:33,285 --> 00:16:37,635 And leading them is Guildmaster Goto Ryuji. 201 00:16:37,635 --> 00:16:40,555 His aura does not betray his reputation. 202 00:16:41,275 --> 00:16:45,705 First, we'd like to thank you for inviting us to the joint operation 203 00:16:45,705 --> 00:16:47,325 and the mixed forces strike team. 204 00:16:47,325 --> 00:16:51,465 No, we should be thanking you for accepting our invitation. 205 00:16:51,465 --> 00:16:53,605 We are most grateful. 206 00:16:53,935 --> 00:16:56,005 As the documents you've received say, 207 00:16:56,005 --> 00:17:03,855 the investigation into the winged ants has revealed a fair bit of information. 208 00:17:04,585 --> 00:17:08,835 Two points within will be critical to this operation. 209 00:17:09,595 --> 00:17:11,335 One is their lifespan. 210 00:17:11,335 --> 00:17:16,295 The ants grow at an accelerated rate after hatching but only live for about a year. 211 00:17:16,295 --> 00:17:19,245 In other words, if we can kill the ant queen, 212 00:17:19,245 --> 00:17:22,515 the remaining numbers will die off in about a year. 213 00:17:22,995 --> 00:17:25,915 The other is regarding their behavior. 214 00:17:25,915 --> 00:17:30,695 From the previous three raids, we know that the ants are drawn to stronger enemies— 215 00:17:30,695 --> 00:17:34,485 those with greater magic power. 216 00:17:34,485 --> 00:17:39,125 We're going to plan the operation around that and use it against them. 217 00:17:39,765 --> 00:17:43,675 We'd been aware of the ants' tendencies. 218 00:17:43,675 --> 00:17:47,005 But this is quite the elaborate breakdown. 219 00:17:48,045 --> 00:17:49,965 Regarding the plan... 220 00:17:49,965 --> 00:17:57,005 Of the Drawn Sword Guild's eleven S-Ranks, ten will be participating, including myself. 221 00:17:57,955 --> 00:17:59,885 Ten of the full eleven? 222 00:18:00,205 --> 00:18:02,675 We'll draw the ants out. 223 00:18:02,675 --> 00:18:06,675 We'd like your team to take out the ant queen while that happens. 224 00:18:06,675 --> 00:18:09,785 That would involve you fighting thousands of ants... 225 00:18:10,265 --> 00:18:13,545 If we only need to cause a distraction, it should be fine. 226 00:18:13,545 --> 00:18:18,275 AI simulations have shown that this plan has the best chance of succeeding. 227 00:18:18,945 --> 00:18:23,635 Ten S-Rank hunters is certainly more than we would be able to field. 228 00:18:23,635 --> 00:18:25,115 In that case... 229 00:18:25,115 --> 00:18:30,585 Very well. We'll head into tactical planning under that broader strategy. 230 00:18:39,265 --> 00:18:41,715 I don't even have time to restore my mana with potions. 231 00:19:01,155 --> 00:19:02,905 Fatal Strike was blocked?! 232 00:19:32,555 --> 00:19:34,305 There goes the last of my mana. 233 00:20:18,015 --> 00:20:19,605 Damn it! My dagger! 234 00:20:30,205 --> 00:20:32,065 He's so strong! 235 00:20:33,575 --> 00:20:34,705 Are you kidding me?! 236 00:20:36,455 --> 00:20:37,375 I can't dodge— 237 00:20:43,925 --> 00:20:44,915 This is it! 238 00:20:44,915 --> 00:20:46,925 It's time to put all my investment in strength 239 00:20:46,925 --> 00:20:49,255 and Ruler's Hand to use! 240 00:21:06,025 --> 00:21:09,445 You're done! 241 00:21:23,055 --> 00:21:24,345 Sir Jinwoo? 242 00:21:45,775 --> 00:21:47,025 Sir Jinwoo! 243 00:21:47,365 --> 00:21:50,525 Esil... Head home and tell your dad... 244 00:21:51,325 --> 00:21:55,035 From now on, the Radisu family runs things around here. 245 00:21:55,705 --> 00:21:57,165 Sir Jinwoo... 246 00:22:00,765 --> 00:22:04,145 It's Radiru, not Radisu.