In other words, from this point onwards, the only ones being held captive here are those the city system has determined to be of the same level as Kryhi. Even in the outside world, there are few people as powerful as Kryhi. I thought it was just a rumor and not too far cry from a lie, but it turns out that the people imprisoned there are far more powerful than those imprisoned in the upper level.
I instinctively swallow my saliva. Unlike the upper levels, the rooms on the lowest level do not seem to be transparent. While walking down the corridor lined up with inorganic metal doors, I get goosebumps for some reason. Even I, whose senses arenât that sharp, can feel it, so the others must be feeling the same. Zuri, who is walking next to me, has a grim expression on her face.
The staff member is walking nervously. Nora-ojou has a difficult look on her face, making it hard to tell what she is thinking. The only one who is acting the same as usual is Cry.
And then, Nora-ojou once again calls out to ãInfinite Variety (Senpen Banka)ã. This time in a hushed voice.
ââ¦â¦ What is your relationship with the ãLightning Emperor (Raitei)ã?â (Nora)
At that question, ãInfinite Variety (Senpen Banka)ã answers in a casual tone.
âHmm? Nothing special. We are justââFriends.â (Cry)
âHh!?â (Nora)
At that moment, I certainly see a look of agitation across Nora-ojouâs face.
Her eyes which had been like burning flames when she first jumped in the room are now opened wide, and her gaze darts from left to right.
We are in the same Party as Kryhi. I am sure that even if we said the same thing, it would have been impossible to get Nora-ojou to react the same way as she did.
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Cry goes silent again. Nora-ojouâs mouth trembles slightly and she speaks up. Her voice sounds confused, the complete opposite of the angry one she had before.
âCry Andrichâ¦â¦!? Th-This nameâââ (Nora)
Did she look it up just now? ãInfinite Variety (Senpen Banka
)ã says to Nora-ojou, who cannot hide her shock.
â? Aaah, it sounds like a lie, right? The truth isââI am a fake him.â (Cry)
âA fake nameââNâ¦â¦ No way, youââYou came to this city, in order to save the ãLightning Emperor (Raitei)ã!?â (Nora)
âEhâ¦â¦? â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦ Thereâs no way thatâs true. It was just, a passing thought, a passing thought.â (Cry)
ãInfinite Variety (Senpen Banka)ã gives a half-hearted smile.
No way that is true. It definitely isnât like that.
ãStrange Freak (Nageki no Akuryo)ã attacked Code by our own decision, not by anyone elseâs will but Kryhiâs own decision. And no one knew about this, let alone other Hunters or friends, even the Explorer Association didnât know.
Cry Andrich is not a fake name, nor is he a fake in the first place. If anything, it is Kryhi who is the fake. The name Kryhi Andrichhi is not a fake name, but we deliberately adjusted everything to resemble ãInfinite Variety (Senpen Banka)ã.
Nora-ojouâs expression changes rapidly.
Then, the staff member suddenly stops and fearfully looks at Nora-ojou.
ââ¦â¦ Nora-ojou, we have arrived. This is the ãLightning Emperorâs (Raitei)ã room.â (Staff Member)
Nora-ojou does not reply. Her slim body wrapped in the crimson dress just *bikuri* twitches.
The wall becomes transparent.
The person thereââIs none other than Kryhi Andrichhi, the person we have been working so hard to help all this time.
Kryhiâs treatment is a far cry from what we received.
A few months have passed since the âSupreme Martial Arts Festival (Buteisai)â. His well-trained body is covered in wounds, and his limbs are attached to thick chains stretching out from the four corners of the room, suspending him in mid-air.
Unlike us, he has probably always been chained up. It is clear that he is at his limit physically and mentally. Rusha almost lets out a shriek, then quickly covers her mouth.
Nora-ojou, who said she would negotiate first, does not move. Next to her, ãInfinite Variety (Senpen Banka)ã leisurely passes by and stands in front of the suspended Kryhi.
Nora-ojou says nothing. She just stunningly stares at ãInfinite Variety (Senpen Banka)ã that has stepped forward.
And then, after putting his hands over his mouth and thinking for a few seconds, ãInfinite Variety (Senpen Banka)ã looks up at Kryhi and speaks to him leisurely.
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â*Yaaah* Heeey, itâs been a while. You look terrible. No, you are still in pretty good shape compared to Kool and the rest. They look like they are about to die at any momentâ¦â¦â (Cry)
â!?â (Nora)
No one would have expected such a casual, relaxed greeting, completely devoid of any substance whatsoever. Nora-ojou gasps.
What on earth can this greeting mean? And it happens just as I am thinking that.
A violent flash of purple lightning scatters throughout the prison cell.
It isnât caused by the city system. It is the power of lightning, Codeâs natural enemy. The power that earned him the name of ãLightning Emperor (Raitei
)ã was far smaller than when it was unleashed outside, and it didnât do a single scratch to the chains or the walls.
The staff memberâs expression stiffens and (Although that cannot be the case) Cry takes a step back in a panic.
Kryhiâs head, which has been down, lifts slightly. His slightly open eyes hold a light that is hard to believe coming from someone who has been held captive for over a month. His dry lips curve into a slight smile.
Before anyone knows it, Nora-ojou is on her knees. Her eyes are wide open in shock. Her exposed shoulders shaking slightly.
ãInfinite Variety (Senpen Banka)ã looks down at Nora-ojou in wonder and says.
âI am done with my greetings. Nora-san?â (Cry)
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Nora-ojou remains frozen for a while, but then, as if she has given up, she answers with her face down.
ââ¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦ It is my defeat, Cry Andrich. You can do whatever you want with the ãLightning Emperor (Raitei)ã.â (Nora)
Part 2
Thanks for reading! Wait whaaat? What happened!? Why did Nora give up on Kryhi!? But damn, that scene looks so cool, Kryhi chained up and in tatter but still full of determination and Cry saying hello in full chill.
And here is my impression of the 2nd episode of Strange Grief:
No way, are we going to have young Strange Grief in every introduction of the episode!? Please, please, please say yes! Oh so the one who register Strange Grief is Kaina! And Sytry says that itâs fine as long as they donât do bad deeds, we all know where that ends up ;D And Cry you drawing skill is not bad too! What a nice symbol! Donât skip the opening, looks like they are putting some conversation right before the end.
Letâs go Teito Saikyo Senpen Banka! Tino is really like a small animal, her pouting face is so cute. And seriously the animation on the face, so good! Gregâs face when Gilbert shove his finger in his nose XD But damn that micro-second with just Cry eyes just after Gilbert challenge Cry, he looks so badass.
We got some good shot on Tinoâs stretch, huh⦠So lewd XD Cry is right, Gilbert is so dumb giving up his sword to fight barehanded. It is funny how Tino is trying to get Gilbert to give tribute to her, she learn from Liz who ask her the same thing. Poor Gilbert getting a reality check from a âmemberâ of Strange Grief. That usually end up in getting beaten to a pulp. Did you notice the blank space on the left when all member of Strange Grief showed up? Yeah, Eliza got lost⦠Oh yeah that scene where Cry use Gilbertâs Relic! I remember how everyone is saying that Cry is a genius in relic handling. For me, I donât think so, it is more because he got more opportunity to use Relic and thatâs why he got âgoodâ at (Remember the Buteisai incident with a certain key).
A full map of Zebrudia. What a nice castle, but with this pace I doubt we are going to see the Onsen Dragon Egg incident in the castle. Why do we not have 26 episode!!! TT.TT
Sasuga Eva, Infinite Varietyâs source of information. She doesnât get enough credit! Also the camera is lingering a bit too long on low angle on Eva for my comfort, although some people wonât say no, right XD The loan! More than 10 digiiiiit!
Rip random caravan Hunter and the 3rd knight order? Where is Franz! Where is Infinite Variety favorite knight! Ah no he is in the zero knight order And random Magi girl, are we going to see you during the Magi Infinite Trial? Looks like you need it as you are having difficult just to charge Silver, the dogâs chain.
What do you think Tinoâs will is? Something like I give everything to Master~ Funny how Cryâs reputation is always going up the fastest when he isnât here. Where is my Master~ wa kami!
Why did Cry bring a bag that he is going to drop right after taking off? Also the echo in Night Hiker, hiker⦠XD
Finally, ending is nice, but it feels strange to hear a not serious Eva in the next episode trailer
TL;DR
Another good episode, didnât see a drop of quality even though it is the second episode The face animations are still my favorite, love how everyone can have so many different expression. Got some flash of badass Cry, not bad, not bad. Keep it up Zero-G
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