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FRIEREN: BEYOND JOURNEY'S END

EPISODE 35: THE DIVINE REVOLTE

A couple of days ago, Genau's partner died in battle.

So I'm tasking you two with clearing out the demons in the Northern Plateau.

Looking forward to working with you, Genau.

The Northern Plateau is as dangerous as the northernmost area.

Do not get in my way.

Shake hands.

Methode, do you believe that you're a good person?

I'm not sure I understand what you mean.

My previous partner was a good guy.

My exact opposite.

He can easily become close to a complete stranger.

Always smiling and excited.

He acted as if we were good friends.

Thanks to his personality,

people naturally gather around him.

What a fool.

He died defending a kid.

Because of that, we failed to finish off that demon.

If it were up to me, I would never do such a foolish thing.

I've forsaken plenty of people already.

Why is it me?

What do you mean?

Why was I paired with you?

Who knows? It was Mistress Serie's decision.

But if there's one thing that is certain,

it's that first-class mages who were given missions on the Northern Plateau

are always people who like fighting more than a full day's meal.

It is indeed strange.

Why did she choose you instead of Übel?

In any case, anyone who loves to fight can't be a decent person.

Don't end up becoming like me.

All right, before we leave, let's share the information we have.

Sure.

After analyzing the traces of mana,

we can conclude that there were four demons that attacked the village.

They all disappeared from the village.

There are four of them?

One among them is a demon general.

It took out the chivalric order with four swords.

What's a demon general?

It refers to a skilled demon warrior.

They strengthen their body with their powerful mana

and fight with martial arts.

Some of them even spend several centuries mastering their arts, like spiritual seekers.

In the Demon King's army, there were generals far stronger than Eisen.

Seriously?

On top of that, there's a good chance this enemy's body is totally inhuman.

Is that a bad thing?

Have you ever fought a master swordsman who wields four swords?

Of course not.

Neither do I.

That would be the reason why the chivalric order was defeated.

Master Revolte!

Some prey has entered our net!

Delicious ones, with great mana!

Four mages and one warrior.

Three of the mages are first-class.

It's not a number we cannot beat.

Shall we go after them?

No.

I have a bad feeling.

Let us wait until they split up.

But will they do that, Master Revolte?

They seem pretty vigilant.

They definitely will.

I slaughtered so many and provoked them for that purpose.

As I was annihilating villages here in the Northern Plateau,

I came to a realization.

What is it? Do tell!

All right, let's go search for the demons.

Shall we head to the abandoned fortress first?

Demons love to hide in those kinds of places.

Wait.

The Chivalric Order of Norm will come to pick up the corpses,

so someone should stay here.

I'll stay behind.

Humans have a habit of leaving someone behind to protect the corpses.

How interesting! Why do they do that?

The reason doesn't matter.

Aww, I wonder why.

I'm really curious!

Interested in humans, are you?

What a curious one.

Sometimes humans would take actions that just defy logic.

I want to know why they do that!

That is just how they are. That is all.

There's no need to understand the reason.

Now that you reminded me,

I have heard of a weird demon who researched humans.

You do?! Please do tell me about that demon!

I will, if you prove yourself useful.

Really? That's a promise, Master Revolte!

You're staying alone?

I doubt it will take long until they arrive.

Once the Chivalric Order of Norm arrives, I will regroup with you.

Okay, then.

I'm staying in the village as well.

Are you stupid?

Your friends are heading off now to fight demons.

How can they go without a vanguard?

If I'm stupid, then what about you?

What if the demons come back to the village?

That won't be a problem.

I can manage well without a vanguard.

And so can Frieren and Fern.

Just to a certain point, though.

But if things get rough, you can run away, right?

Well, yeah.

But you? You'll never run away and abandon this village.

Stark, there are only corpses here.

And you're staying behind to protect those corpses, don't you?

Do whatever you want.

Stark, you're a good person.

I've known people like you.

I don't think you would live long.

To me, you look like a good person, too.

Even now, you're still trying to protect this village.

It's not something I could've done.

I'm not a good person.

I'm the complete opposite of that.

I've done whatever I needed to bring peace to the Northern Lands.

And to achieve that, I have killed and forsaken many people.

Perhaps this is my punishment.

I've gotten used to death.

It's as if I'm not sad at all.

My hometown was destroyed, and yet I don't feel a thing.

I simply stayed because I felt this was what I should do.

I've abandoned so many things, and yet...

Just what am I doing?

Stark.

There are many people who call the Northern Plateau their home.

From here on out, try to avoid using long-range detection if possible.

The enemy might detect us instead.

Understood.

That said, we're still far from the fortress,

so why don't we chat on our way there?

Are you sure that is okay?

It's important to balance tension and relaxation.

She looks so carefree...

Besides, communication can improve our teamwork.

I bet you didn't know that.

Right...

In that case, Frieren,

can I pat your head?

Did she really just ask that with a straight face?

I like patting the heads of tiny people,

but Mistress Series doesn't let me do it to her very often.

And even when she does, she looks like she really hates it.

Even I would, too.

Besides, I am a much more mature lady than you, Methode.

So I won't allow you to pat my head.

That's right.

Mistress Frieren is a lady, so please don't touch her casually.

Frieren.

This grimoire contains a spell

that prevents eggshells from falling in when cracking eggs.

You can pat me as much as you want.

Mistress Frieren?!

To think I can pat someone this much...

Keep your patting to ten minutes a day.

No way...

Umm, Frieren...

Can I hug you for a little bit, too?

Mistress Serie won't let me do that to her, so...

You can do whatever you want.

Whatever I want?!

Huh? What?

Hey...

Stop it...

Y-Y-You're tearing me apart...

This is...

Our mana was detected. They've found our location.

They really are demons.

They can't wait to fight us.

Surely they knew we're skilled mages, but they don't hesitate in the slightest.

They noticed us.

Indeed. Shall we begin?

Nebeladora.

A fog made out of mana.

They're blocking our vision and mana detection.

They split us up from Methode.

Smart.

Which one will you take?

I'll take the taller one.

There is something strange about her presence.

It might be a fight I can enjoy.

Then I'll take care of those two.

Be careful of their aerial attacks.

Mistress Frieren.

What is it?

Those two demons were flying.

We did fight a flying demon before too,

but they're using a flight spell, right?

I told you, haven't I?

Until 40 years ago, the demons had complete control of the skies.

That is what's also happening now.

But you said demons only specialize in mastering a single spell...

Do you need a special technique to be able to walk, Fern?

That is how it is with them.

Demons don't even consider flight magic to be magic.

That's why this kind of things happens pretty often when you fight them.

They really are experienced in battle.

It's like we're fighting the Demon King's army again.

Seems like Methode has encountered the enemy.

Fern, I leave the fighting to you.

But why?

This is a mission for first-class mages.

The first-class mage here is you, isn't it?

Mistress Frieren, this is not the time for...

There won't be any problem. This is an opponent you can beat.

See?

Oh?

That one was pure luck.

I simply reacted after you pointed at it.

I couldn't sense that attack coming at all.

This enemy outclasses me.

I don't think so.

There aren't many first-class mages who are as faithful to basics as you.

Don't worry, you can win this.

I caught some fish. How about some late-night snacks?

I'm good.

Methode would scold me.

She thinks late-night snacks are unhealthy.

Oh, okay. I'll have them to myself, then.

I always get a bit hungry around this time.

Don't tell Fern, though.

Sure.

You have a rough time as well, huh?

So, Genau...

You must have an idea about the demon that attacked the village, right?

There aren't that many demons that wield four swords.

The Divine Revolte.

He's the demon who killed my partner.

That's a pretty grandiose name.

It originates from the four swords he created with magic.

He can freely change the weight of his swords.

At times, they're sharp and lighter than a feather.

At other times, they're as heavy as a boulder.

They take the name of a sword that smashed a mountain in mythical times.

That being The Divine Cleaving Swords.

So they're light, sharp, and also insanely heavy?

Paradoxical, isn't it?

Magic can produce otherworldly matter as well.

Weapons forged by magic are pretty much the embodiment of murderous intent.

Demons who create these kinds of weapons always kill a lot of people.

Unnecessarily so, as if simply to test their blades.

Stark.

I know. An enemy, right?

It's fast.

Get ready.

A quadruple wielder...

A warrior and a first-class mage.

You really are here to protect the village.

Just as I predicted.

It's Revolte.

This is the one...

You seem to know me.

You do look rather familiar, first-class mage.

Who are you?

Stark, let's begin.

Don't take his attacks head-on.

If you take a direct hit, you might end up in pieces.

I asked who you are.

Do you introduce yourself every time you exterminate vermin?

You have quite the twisted perception.

We could communicate with words, is that not enough?

But if you do not wish to talk...

Then I shall partake in this so-called vermin extermination.

You told me not to take a direct hit, but how?!

Surely a warrior is at least able to dodge.

But if I do that...!

Then I can't protect you!

You don't have to protect me.

I'm better at close combat than you think.

Those who are able to create otherworldly matter with magic

aren't limited to just demons.

Digardnacht.

A spell to manipulate niello wings...

Interesting.

It's not so bad to sit back and watch from above once in a while.

I can't read his sword movements at all. - I did it!

Looks like I can have a good fight. - It is futile to hide by concealing your mana.

I shall end your misery now.

EPISODE 36: A MAGNIFICENT END It was a magnificent end for him.