Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest (ありふれた職業で世界最強)

Am I alive?

Or is this what happens when you die?

It's so dark. I can't see anything.

Nah. I don't think I'm dead just yet.

So, am I still in the Great Orcus Labyrinth?

I fell a long way.

I couldn't have gone so deep that I'm in

an unexplored area, right?

Either way, I need to start going up.

There's gotta be some stairs somewhere.

This level is huge.

Not like any of the chambers before.

A rabbit? All the way down here?

I thought monsters were supposed to be tougher

the further down you went.

Crap. Never mind.

That bunny is a nightmare beast!

Gah!

It spotted me!

That bear is huge!

My hunter turned out to be prey!

And I'm next!

That bear took my arm!

I think I'm gonna be sick.

He's... He's eating it!

No. Transmute!

Transmute!

Transmute, transmute, transmute, transmute,

transmute, transmute, transmute, transmute, transmute!

Gotta get away...

Please! I don't wanna die!

But I'm losing blood.

So tired. Everything's... going black.

I'm alive, but how?

Is that... a Holy Crystal? It is.

A mythical stone created by mana crystallization.

Formed over a millennia.

"The saturation of mana creates a liquid

that begins to flow from the stone.

This liquid is called Holy Water and has the ability

to heal any injury and dispel any curse."

Hmm.

I've been visiting the Royal Library to try to get smarter

so I can actually help the rest of my classmates.

But I don't know how much the knowledge I gained

will help me survive if I can't fight for myself.

I can't fight that monster, though.

It's way tougher than the Behemoth.

I never should have entered this stupid Labyrinth.

Someone, help me!

Listen up!

You'll watch each others' backs in the Labyrinth.

Help your brethren out, no matter what.

--Got it? --Got it!

See? I'll keep you all safe.

Amanogawa. Thank you.

Why bother with a sword when you're useless with it?

Best to stay back and let us handle things.

Nagumo, are you okay?

Yeah.

You just have to work harder and keep training.

If I were you, I'd use every second of downtime I had

to level up my skills.

-- Huh? -- Hm?

What is that thing?

Look how shiny it is.

Aw, yeah.

We've stumbled upon a glanz crystal.

Larger ones like this are rare.

Impressive.

Apparently, they're pretty popular stones

for engagement rings.

It's beautiful!

Well, then.

Sounds like somethin' I should get my hands on.

Get back here!

Don't do that on your own before we've even checked

if it's safe!

Over there!

What is that?

It's a monster!

It was a trap!

Everyone! Get back to the stairs, right now!

Nice one, Shizuku!

Hurry, you guys!

Move it. Don't wait for me.

I'm not letting any of you die down here.

O, God, grant protection to your children.

May the ground itself repel our enemies.

Let them do no harm.

Deny these monsters passage.

Hallowed Ground!

Kaori! Run!

Transmute?

-- Nagumo! -- Go!

Now's your chance to escape!

Fast thinking. Well done.

This won't hold him for long.

You should go now.

Get Shirasaki to safety. Please, Captain Meld!

Hurry!

I swear we'll rescue you.

Be strong. I'll be back.

It's no good.

Get out of there, kid! We'll cover you!

Ready, everyone?

Ready!

MELD] Run! Quickly!

Got it!

Why? Why? Why? Why?

I should be dead now. Gone!

But I don't wanna die.

It'd be easier. I'm alone in the dark.

But I don't want to.

I don't want to die!

Even though it might be for the best!

Dammit!

My left arm hurts so much.

Why is it in so much pain when it's not even there anymore?

How did this happen?

Why did I fall?

Who did this to me?!

I wanna know who, dammit!

I swear, we'll rescue you.

Fire!

Second volley! Fire!

Keep running! You'll make it!

Is that blast targeting me?!

It doesn't make sense.

I don't know why anyone would try to kill me.

But that spell was aimed directly at me.

I have no doubt about that.

So who cast it?

Him.

For what reason?

Guess it doesn't matter anymore.

Run!

Get outta there!