1 00:01:32,250 --> 00:01:37,880 Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition, Part 1 2 00:02:04,930 --> 00:02:08,560 Unique Monster Lycagon the Nightslayer Encountered 3 00:02:05,410 --> 00:02:08,150 Unique monster, Lycagon the Nightslayer, encountered. 4 00:02:09,020 --> 00:02:11,310 A part of me was convinced 5 00:02:12,170 --> 00:02:14,320 that the reason I got thrashed by Lycagon the first time 6 00:02:15,030 --> 00:02:17,160 was because I'd just started playing SLF, 7 00:02:17,820 --> 00:02:20,610 and I didn't have enough levels or experience. 8 00:02:25,990 --> 00:02:27,810 Total wishful thinking. 9 00:02:32,030 --> 00:02:36,720 The aura of death that this thing puts out... 10 00:02:37,970 --> 00:02:40,970 It's way beyond any of that. 11 00:02:45,850 --> 00:02:46,970 SF-Zoo! 12 00:02:48,390 --> 00:02:49,770 All members, move out! 13 00:02:50,090 --> 00:02:52,520 We're using dragon tactics! 14 00:02:52,780 --> 00:02:54,020 Yes, ma'am! 15 00:02:54,020 --> 00:02:55,250 Let's go! 16 00:03:04,640 --> 00:03:05,640 Sunraku-san. 17 00:03:05,970 --> 00:03:07,740 What shall we do? 18 00:03:07,740 --> 00:03:10,500 You can just stand back and watch. 19 00:03:10,500 --> 00:03:13,860 You'll see just how serious we take this! 20 00:03:14,870 --> 00:03:16,360 Fair enough. 21 00:03:16,690 --> 00:03:21,260 You've studied Lycagon's movements enough to know exactly where she'll spawn. 22 00:03:21,770 --> 00:03:25,630 Let's see if there's more to your clan than zoological geekery. 23 00:03:48,510 --> 00:03:50,580 Dang, what're they thinking? 24 00:03:50,580 --> 00:03:54,290 They're not gonna be able to move with a tower shield in each hand... 25 00:03:55,470 --> 00:03:57,130 Enhance Durability! 26 00:03:57,130 --> 00:03:58,550 Yes, sir! 27 00:03:59,690 --> 00:04:02,550 Enhance Durability 28 00:04:02,550 --> 00:04:05,190 Yeah! Buffs to the max! 29 00:04:05,190 --> 00:04:07,130 Let's give it our all! 30 00:04:09,140 --> 00:04:11,980 It seems like they're using skill assists to allow themselves to move regardless. 31 00:04:11,980 --> 00:04:14,730 Tank A player whose role is to draw enemy attacks and protect allies. 32 00:04:12,270 --> 00:04:16,890 Five tanks and ten debuffers, including Animalia. 33 00:04:14,730 --> 00:04:17,980 Debuffer A player whose role is to weaken the enemy. 34 00:04:17,980 --> 00:04:20,690 Not a single DPS among them. 35 00:04:20,690 --> 00:04:22,990 Pretty lopsided party composition... 36 00:04:39,400 --> 00:04:41,880 Now, try us, Lycagon! 37 00:04:49,870 --> 00:04:52,280 Even with my DEF buffed that high... 38 00:04:52,280 --> 00:04:55,270 It did that much damage with one hit? 39 00:04:57,220 --> 00:04:58,350 Don't let it follow up! 40 00:04:58,350 --> 00:04:59,270 Cover our leader! 41 00:05:02,850 --> 00:05:04,880 Her attacks are so fast! 42 00:05:04,880 --> 00:05:08,190 We'd never survive without all this equipment! 43 00:05:08,190 --> 00:05:09,970 Avoiding the insta-kill is what matters. 44 00:05:09,970 --> 00:05:12,160 Stay calm and stay in formation! 45 00:05:12,500 --> 00:05:15,560 I getcha. Nice teamwork. 46 00:05:15,560 --> 00:05:18,420 Those tin-plated turtles know what they're doing. 47 00:05:18,420 --> 00:05:19,380 Yes. 48 00:05:19,380 --> 00:05:22,380 They're not just drawing her attacks... 49 00:05:26,050 --> 00:05:29,100 They're maneuvering to keep Lycagon in place. 50 00:05:29,100 --> 00:05:30,050 Is that all ya got?! 51 00:05:36,630 --> 00:05:39,690 That will make it easier for the debuffers' attacks to land. 52 00:05:40,320 --> 00:05:42,940 Team one, fire! 53 00:05:42,940 --> 00:05:44,680 Atlas Bind! 54 00:05:44,460 --> 00:05:46,970 Atlas Bind 55 00:05:55,140 --> 00:05:57,080 All right! That's two hits on target! 56 00:06:07,880 --> 00:06:10,100 No! With a single bite?! 57 00:06:10,100 --> 00:06:11,090 Hold strong! 58 00:06:11,090 --> 00:06:13,860 Team two, keep up the pressure! 59 00:06:13,860 --> 00:06:14,720 Yes, ma'am! 60 00:06:14,720 --> 00:06:16,560 Atlas Bind! 61 00:06:24,900 --> 00:06:26,570 Yes! We got her! 62 00:06:28,240 --> 00:06:29,320 She's biting through it! 63 00:06:31,110 --> 00:06:33,200 Adding reinforcement! 64 00:06:39,940 --> 00:06:40,830 Hey, now. 65 00:06:41,100 --> 00:06:43,090 They're pretty darn good! 66 00:06:43,090 --> 00:06:47,340 It's SF-Zoo's basic strategy. They even use it to bind dragons. 67 00:06:49,220 --> 00:06:53,140 They have the best tanks in SLF to draw aggro, 68 00:06:53,140 --> 00:06:55,750 use a volley of debuffs to hold it in place... 69 00:06:57,600 --> 00:06:59,290 And then, the finishing touch... 70 00:07:05,630 --> 00:07:09,530 A special curse I can only activate while holding my unique weapon, 71 00:07:09,530 --> 00:07:11,700 the Underworld Keystaff... 72 00:07:09,920 --> 00:07:11,700 Underworld Keystaff 73 00:07:16,240 --> 00:07:18,560 Take hold with your dark grip... 74 00:07:18,560 --> 00:07:20,980 Hands of Tartarus! 75 00:07:22,960 --> 00:07:25,960 Hands of Tartarus 76 00:07:34,930 --> 00:07:36,100 She got him! 77 00:07:36,420 --> 00:07:41,620 It renders a single organism immobile for one minute. 78 00:07:42,090 --> 00:07:43,260 And now... 79 00:07:43,850 --> 00:07:47,820 Lycagon the Nightslayer is completely sealed. 80 00:07:47,820 --> 00:07:50,810 The plan worked! Yay! 81 00:07:54,110 --> 00:07:56,510 Awesome! Don't forget a screenshot! 82 00:07:56,510 --> 00:07:57,280 Same here! 83 00:07:57,280 --> 00:07:57,800 And me! 84 00:07:57,800 --> 00:08:00,130 Hey, we don't have time for that! 85 00:08:01,170 --> 00:08:02,620 Our goal is... 86 00:08:02,620 --> 00:08:05,500 to trigger that unique scenario! 87 00:08:05,500 --> 00:08:06,390 Yes, ma'am! 88 00:08:06,390 --> 00:08:08,160 But send me those screenshots later! 89 00:08:08,160 --> 00:08:09,040 Yes, ma'am! 90 00:08:09,040 --> 00:08:10,380 Sure thing! 91 00:08:10,730 --> 00:08:14,280 It looks like they're going to achieve their goal. 92 00:08:15,810 --> 00:08:19,840 I feel a little bad for them, but I don't think that's it. 93 00:08:20,800 --> 00:08:23,890 The line Pencilgon fed to Animalia... 94 00:08:24,100 --> 00:08:28,840 By landing 100 or more criticals on Lycagon the Nightslayer, 95 00:08:28,840 --> 00:08:31,140 you'll receive an invitation to Rabituza, 96 00:08:31,140 --> 00:08:33,490 and unlock a unique scenario. 97 00:08:33,720 --> 00:08:36,250 Those conditions aren't accurate. 98 00:08:36,870 --> 00:08:42,340 There's a really good chance your weapon and level play a role there. 99 00:08:42,340 --> 00:08:44,290 Plus the "vorpal soul" stuff... 100 00:08:44,290 --> 00:08:47,040 I dunno exactly what that is, 101 00:08:47,640 --> 00:08:51,050 but it's hard to imagine Aniki Vash giving his stamp of approval 102 00:08:51,050 --> 00:08:53,420 to a mass beatdown like this. 103 00:08:53,680 --> 00:08:56,000 I'd say Pencilgon... 104 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:59,300 Payin' off my debt! 105 00:08:57,810 --> 00:09:00,880 conned Animalia real good with info that's seriously lacking, 106 00:08:59,740 --> 00:09:03,370 Peace, peace! 107 00:09:00,620 --> 00:09:04,690 Paying off my debt 108 00:09:00,880 --> 00:09:02,610 but not technically a lie. 109 00:09:03,250 --> 00:09:04,690 Not nice 110 00:09:03,370 --> 00:09:06,480 Payin' off my debt! 111 00:09:05,190 --> 00:09:10,330 'Course, not like I gave her more than an outline myself. 112 00:09:06,900 --> 00:09:10,690 Peace, peace! 113 00:09:12,330 --> 00:09:13,690 Either way... 114 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:17,840 I didn't think SF-Zoo had it in 'em. 115 00:09:17,840 --> 00:09:21,800 They've got Lycagon completely pinned down. 116 00:09:22,710 --> 00:09:23,790 And yet... 117 00:09:24,710 --> 00:09:28,940 The old girl herself looks pretty unbothered. 118 00:09:31,740 --> 00:09:36,560 You've still got a trick up your sleeve, don't you? 119 00:10:14,770 --> 00:10:20,880 Now... let's see what kind of floof Lycagon the Nightslayer's packing. 120 00:10:42,700 --> 00:10:44,040 What's the matter? 121 00:10:44,810 --> 00:10:47,030 I had it all wrong. 122 00:10:48,150 --> 00:10:51,850 I thought they called Lycagon "Nightslayer" because she attacked at night... 123 00:10:52,940 --> 00:10:55,030 There's something in the sky... 124 00:10:55,410 --> 00:10:57,460 But that's not it. 125 00:11:03,260 --> 00:11:04,450 Someone is... 126 00:11:05,150 --> 00:11:07,160 No, the night itself is... 127 00:11:09,110 --> 00:11:10,730 looking at me? 128 00:11:14,170 --> 00:11:17,980 The slayer is the darkness... the night itself... 129 00:11:18,250 --> 00:11:22,300 That encroaching darkness is Lycagon the Nightslayer! 130 00:11:34,720 --> 00:11:36,150 What was that?! 131 00:11:36,150 --> 00:11:37,130 An attack? 132 00:11:38,070 --> 00:11:39,350 It can't be! 133 00:11:39,740 --> 00:11:43,520 Our leader's curse locked Lycagon down! 134 00:11:55,480 --> 00:11:57,530 No... she... 135 00:11:58,440 --> 00:11:59,440 How? 136 00:11:59,960 --> 00:12:02,600 There's a second Lycagon?! 137 00:12:04,530 --> 00:12:06,780 Sunraku-san, is that...? 138 00:12:07,560 --> 00:12:09,340 A second Lycagon? 139 00:12:10,350 --> 00:12:12,640 No... a shadow clone? 140 00:12:15,350 --> 00:12:16,540 Leader! 141 00:12:17,530 --> 00:12:19,810 L-Lycagon... 142 00:12:20,970 --> 00:12:27,640 Animals are charming, noble... I love them because they're so different from people. 143 00:12:27,640 --> 00:12:28,920 We've got to save her! 144 00:12:28,920 --> 00:12:30,390 Reform the ranks! 145 00:12:32,390 --> 00:12:34,030 Leader! 146 00:12:35,530 --> 00:12:39,690 IRL, I've got a major allergy to animals, 147 00:12:39,690 --> 00:12:45,760 so SLF, with its animal monsters rendered realistically down 148 00:12:45,760 --> 00:12:48,700 to the fleas in their coats 149 00:12:49,390 --> 00:12:52,480 was a true Shangri-La... like a paradise to me! 150 00:12:52,480 --> 00:12:55,060 So many adorable animals... 151 00:12:55,060 --> 00:12:58,340 and I loved and interacted with them more than anyone! 152 00:13:05,260 --> 00:13:06,950 That's why I can see... 153 00:13:07,710 --> 00:13:09,380 Lycagon the Nightslayer... 154 00:13:10,550 --> 00:13:12,290 She's different. 155 00:13:12,770 --> 00:13:14,270 W-Wait... 156 00:13:20,450 --> 00:13:22,030 Leader! 157 00:13:27,390 --> 00:13:28,250 It disappeared?! 158 00:13:28,250 --> 00:13:29,990 No, it's some kind of move! 159 00:13:29,990 --> 00:13:31,350 Keep an eye out! 160 00:13:31,350 --> 00:13:34,590 Keep an eye out? For what?! 161 00:13:34,590 --> 00:13:36,750 Just watch for anything! 162 00:13:40,920 --> 00:13:42,240 The shadow clone... 163 00:13:42,240 --> 00:13:43,920 It moved in an instant? 164 00:13:44,920 --> 00:13:46,280 She disappeared again? 165 00:13:46,280 --> 00:13:47,680 No, it's not just moving... 166 00:13:48,070 --> 00:13:49,980 It phases through the darkness! 167 00:13:50,750 --> 00:13:51,760 Behind you! 168 00:13:58,080 --> 00:14:00,920 And it becomes one with the darkness... 169 00:14:01,600 --> 00:14:05,650 Invisible attacks by a shadow clone that merges with darkness itself... 170 00:14:07,940 --> 00:14:09,810 What'd it do to me? 171 00:14:10,860 --> 00:14:12,390 What'd it hit me with? 172 00:14:13,550 --> 00:14:18,260 So that's how you do it, Lycagon the Nightslayer... 173 00:14:44,480 --> 00:14:47,240 I-I can't go on! Help— 174 00:14:50,080 --> 00:14:52,840 SF-Zoo was wiped out in an instant. 175 00:14:53,280 --> 00:14:55,330 What shall we do next, Sunraku-san? 176 00:14:55,720 --> 00:15:00,690 Thanks to SF-Zoo, I got an encounter with Lycagon the Nightslayer... 177 00:15:00,690 --> 00:15:05,000 And though I've still got some questions, I was able to get an eyeful of its attacks. 178 00:15:06,050 --> 00:15:08,650 That pup's gonna be riding high, 179 00:15:08,650 --> 00:15:12,720 which gives me a once-in-a-blue-moon chance for payback. 180 00:15:13,180 --> 00:15:14,100 Very well. 181 00:15:14,750 --> 00:15:15,980 We'll fight it, then? 182 00:15:18,650 --> 00:15:22,230 But there's one major problem here. 183 00:15:25,310 --> 00:15:28,050 If we take her on together... 184 00:15:28,050 --> 00:15:32,940 there's a chance that Psyger-0 might trigger the Bonus Unique Scenario, too. 185 00:15:33,360 --> 00:15:34,740 Is something the matter? 186 00:15:35,740 --> 00:15:38,240 Information is a powerful weapon. 187 00:15:38,900 --> 00:15:41,500 And for the clan Psyger-0 belongs to, 188 00:15:42,380 --> 00:15:47,130 Schwarz Vulf, information on Lycagon is the most precious commodity there is. 189 00:15:47,860 --> 00:15:51,860 This could shift the clan alliance's power balance in a major way. 190 00:15:54,640 --> 00:15:57,850 You can't underestimate the game's top-tier players. 191 00:15:58,550 --> 00:16:03,850 Even SF-Zoo's unconventional party layout succeeded in getting Lycagon tied down. 192 00:16:04,850 --> 00:16:09,870 If Schwarz Vulf got that info, and devised a party specifically to take it down, 193 00:16:09,870 --> 00:16:12,610 there's no guarantee they wouldn't do just that. 194 00:16:13,390 --> 00:16:16,900 Schwarz Vulf monopolizing the Bonus Unique Scenario, 195 00:16:17,260 --> 00:16:21,600 then taking out Lycagon the Nightslayer before me... 196 00:16:21,600 --> 00:16:23,560 That's the one thing I've got to avoid. 197 00:16:25,530 --> 00:16:29,920 Plus, Psyger-0 already saw Lycagon's shadow clone technique. 198 00:16:30,250 --> 00:16:33,390 Letting out any more info could be risky as hell! 199 00:16:34,260 --> 00:16:37,750 Which means the smartest outcome for me at the moment... 200 00:16:39,020 --> 00:16:44,490 would be to trigger a quick wipeout, even if I have to sabotage Psyger-0 to do it! 201 00:16:46,210 --> 00:16:49,960 Encounter a unique monster and then die on purpose? 202 00:16:51,090 --> 00:16:54,490 That's a shitty way to treat someone you invited to join you... 203 00:16:56,280 --> 00:17:01,290 It's a breach of gamer etiquette, and it's scrub behavior, too. 204 00:17:01,640 --> 00:17:04,680 On top of all that, it's lame as hell! 205 00:17:05,530 --> 00:17:10,120 Damn it. I've gotta reach Fifticia before morning tomorrow! 206 00:17:10,550 --> 00:17:13,370 If I'm gonna die and get through the area from square one, 207 00:17:13,370 --> 00:17:15,080 I've got no time to stew about it... 208 00:17:15,660 --> 00:17:17,550 Just go with the plan, man! 209 00:17:18,220 --> 00:17:20,350 You know it's the best choice! 210 00:17:21,570 --> 00:17:23,810 Sunraku...san? 211 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:26,310 What's wrong with him? 212 00:17:26,310 --> 00:17:28,410 He's acting differently than normal... 213 00:17:28,930 --> 00:17:32,070 Hizutome-kun is usually... more... 214 00:17:34,220 --> 00:17:39,630 The first time I saw Hizutome-kun, it was raining. 215 00:17:48,830 --> 00:17:51,720 That sparkling smile of his was so intriguing. 216 00:17:52,570 --> 00:17:55,260 I wanted to know where it came from. 217 00:18:03,280 --> 00:18:09,960 He held that game like he'd found some precious jewel or treasure. 218 00:18:18,610 --> 00:18:21,490 It drew me to him. 219 00:18:22,950 --> 00:18:25,520 I had hoped maybe I could talk to him someday, 220 00:18:25,880 --> 00:18:29,050 even if it was just in a game. 221 00:18:30,530 --> 00:18:33,680 But now there's a jewel right in front of him, 222 00:18:33,680 --> 00:18:37,380 and he's not rushing forward to grab it. 223 00:18:38,350 --> 00:18:42,630 It feels like there's something holding him back. 224 00:18:43,280 --> 00:18:46,650 Isn't there anything I can do for him? 225 00:18:50,170 --> 00:18:52,180 Er... Sunraku-san? 226 00:18:52,180 --> 00:18:54,650 Huh? Y-Yeah? 227 00:18:54,650 --> 00:19:00,950 The truth is... I don't share the passion of the other members of Schwarz Vulf 228 00:19:00,950 --> 00:19:04,780 for taking down Lycagon the Nightslayer. 229 00:19:05,980 --> 00:19:10,540 I'd like to defeat her, as I would any monster in the game... 230 00:19:10,540 --> 00:19:12,740 But sometimes I find myself disheartened, 231 00:19:12,740 --> 00:19:15,260 thinking "I hope she gets it over with quickly this time." 232 00:19:16,660 --> 00:19:20,300 But whenever I start to feel that way... 233 00:19:20,870 --> 00:19:23,800 ...I think of Hizutome-kun's smile. 234 00:19:24,270 --> 00:19:27,100 I dedicate my mind to one thought. 235 00:19:27,540 --> 00:19:28,800 If I'm going to do this... 236 00:19:30,180 --> 00:19:32,880 I should enjoy it with all my heart. 237 00:19:36,390 --> 00:19:38,490 It's not about whether we can win or not. 238 00:19:38,490 --> 00:19:42,820 Let's enjoy this game, this moment, with everything we have! 239 00:19:45,950 --> 00:19:49,510 Getting serious about a game is a great thing. 240 00:19:50,150 --> 00:19:54,080 Everything's more fun when you take it dead serious! 241 00:19:56,100 --> 00:19:58,590 Enjoy it with all my heart... 242 00:20:12,030 --> 00:20:14,010 That's right. 243 00:20:15,320 --> 00:20:16,860 Sorry, Rei-shi. 244 00:20:19,170 --> 00:20:22,110 Did I look that bored? 245 00:20:22,730 --> 00:20:24,820 O-Oh, no, I would never... 246 00:20:24,820 --> 00:20:27,870 Honestly. All this talk of clans, monopolies... 247 00:20:28,200 --> 00:20:30,840 I was gonna let that lead me to in-game suicide? 248 00:20:30,840 --> 00:20:33,190 Now's not the time for that whiny bullcrap. 249 00:20:33,190 --> 00:20:35,630 What the hell do you even play games for?! 250 00:20:38,540 --> 00:20:40,400 That's right! 251 00:20:41,900 --> 00:20:43,650 If I'm enjoying myself right now, 252 00:20:43,960 --> 00:20:46,660 who gives a damn what happens later?! 253 00:20:49,280 --> 00:20:52,030 It's great to think about the future. 254 00:20:52,030 --> 00:20:55,270 But what's the point if it makes your present this boring? 255 00:20:56,550 --> 00:20:58,900 Thanks, Rei-shi. 256 00:21:02,500 --> 00:21:04,030 You've opened my eyes. 257 00:21:04,400 --> 00:21:06,910 Let's give this all we've got! 258 00:21:08,550 --> 00:21:13,290 You've received a party request from Sunraku . Accept? No Yes 259 00:21:15,300 --> 00:21:16,040 Yes! 260 00:21:42,130 --> 00:21:45,240 Leaking info on Lycagon to Schwarz Vulf? 261 00:21:45,720 --> 00:21:47,460 Who gives a crap about that?! 262 00:21:47,920 --> 00:21:52,580 Just means we'd better clear this challenge on the first go! 263 00:21:53,040 --> 00:21:55,280 Better get ready, Lycagon the Nightslayer! 264 00:21:55,280 --> 00:21:58,330 I'm a little different than the last time you faced me! 265 00:21:58,330 --> 00:22:03,760 I'll show you the power of level 99!