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00:00A hundred years ago, fire rained down and tore the sky asunder, the firmament shattered,
00:07and countless alien creatures poured forth from the lift. Within days, 90% of humanity
00:15was reduced to ashes, civilization collapsed, and the apocalypse arrived. And I, in the
00:23end, lay to rest amid the smoke of that final battle. It was the last stand against the tyrant,
00:32and my life was frozen there forever.
00:38All right, everyone, quiet down. It's about to start. The awakening ceremony will now begin.
00:54Just relax. The instrument will guide your power. Take a deep breath.
00:59Wait, are those demon horns? Like, actual demon horns? No way. Could that be an S-Class? I've never seen
01:07one in person.
01:14Iron Horn Ram. Classification D-Class.
01:18Yeah. Figures. Another disappointment.
01:22A herbivore spirit? That's basically useless in combat. What's she gonna do? Eat the monsters?
01:28Exactly. No high-tier commander is gonna waste their bond slot on that. She'll be lucky to get any offer
01:33at all.
01:36Awakening ceremony?
01:39Wait.
01:41I'm alive?
01:42I'm alive.
01:45And my arm.
01:47That means...
01:49I actually got sent back in time?
02:03Commander classification.
02:05S-Class.
02:06Oh my god, it's actually happening.
02:09That's S-Class Commander Energy.
02:15Just like before.
02:17Victor Hale.
02:40Ray Rowan.
02:42Beast Spirit.
02:43Shadow Widow.
02:44All of A-Class spirits appear every year.
02:47Isn't she dating Eli Cross? That guy's so lucky, he hit the jackpot.
02:56Victor, would you consider bonding with me? I think we'd make an incredible team.
03:03I thought you were with Eli.
03:05I thought you were with Eli. He won't mind? Like, at all?
03:10We weren't that serious. It was just... casual. You know how it is.
03:17This is it. I've seen this play out once before. Let's see how they react when I awaken my Alpha
03:23-Class talent.
03:25Victor. I'm A-Class. I won't hold you back. Think about what we could accomplish together.
03:42You heard him, Eli. You heard him, Eli. It's over. Don't make this awkward.
03:48I'm not deaf, you know.
03:55Don't take that tone with me. Be realistic. You could never keep up with me. This is better for both
04:01of us.
04:02You'll find someone. More your level.
04:06You're right. From now on, we're done.
04:13This time, the game changes.
04:22He agreed that fast? Just like that? No begging?
04:27She's top tier, though. A-Class is huge.
04:32What if he awakened something low to you? That would be so embarrassing. He'd be nobody.
04:37Last time, I awakened Alpha-Class Commander talent right after this.
04:41She crawled back immediately, and I was stupid enough to forgive her.
04:45I became her family's weapon. Their tool. Their puppet.
04:50Never again.
04:53Victor! He agreed! We can bond now! This is perfect!
04:57That depends on how convincing you are tonight. You know what I mean.
05:03In one month, the main base falls. 90% of people die.
05:07Last time, I survived. Barely.
05:09Her family, the Rowan, they abandoned me after 10 years of serving.
05:13Next up, Seraphine Stormborn.
05:35Beast Spirit Cat Classification D-Class
05:41Another D-Class? What is this, a joke?
05:44I mean, the form looks kinda cute, I guess. Like a little kitten.
05:50Cute doesn't keep you alive on the battlefield. You need power, not fluff.
05:56Seraphine Stormborn.
06:00That's not right. A cat is a predator spirit. Fast. Deadly.
06:06Its base should be at B-Class minimum.
06:16Because it's not an ordinary cat.
06:21She was one of the top three.
06:23The demon cat.
06:24The one that made even the commanders tremble.
06:45In my past life,
06:48Black Spire eventually classified her spirit as Triple S Plus.
06:54Beyond any known scale.
06:57Beyond anything they've ever seen.
07:01Next up, Eli Cross.
07:09This time,
07:13I'll be writing the ending.
07:15Did you see that?
07:17Total disaster.
07:18Wonder who's next.
07:21X.
07:22It's him.
07:23The X.
07:25Ray Rowan's X, yeah.
07:26This should be interesting.
07:30Let's see just how pathetic he really is.
07:33My money's on D-Class.
07:39Seraphine Stormborn.
07:41This time,
07:42I'll get to you first.
07:44Before anyone else realizes what you are.
08:05What the hell?
08:06What is that?
08:08Red aura.
08:09That's not possible.
08:11That's not in any record.
08:18No.
08:19This pressure.
08:21I can't breathe.
08:26This is an S-Class.
08:28This is...
08:29Something else.
08:31Impossible.
08:33Absolutely impossible.
08:39Is that... Triple S class? No one's seen that in centuries!
08:48Triple S? I thought that was just a legend! Something they made up!
08:59No! That can't be... Not him! Not Eli!
09:10This time... Everything changes.
09:21Eli! Bond with me! I'm perfect for you!
09:25My B-Spirit is Cobra. I can support you.
09:29I'm A-Class Lion! I'll make you unstoppable! We'll rule together!
09:41Move! All of you! Get away from him!
09:47Eli. You're incredible. I always knew it. I told my friends you were special. I just knew you were different.
09:54We're meant for each other. Can't you feel it?
09:57Let's bond. Right now. We can go somewhere private.
10:03Didn't she just dump him like ten minutes ago?
10:05And now she wants him back? That's ridiculous. Even for her.
10:10We're done.
10:12What? What did you just say?
10:14We already broke up. Remember? You break up with me. Made it real clear.
10:22Eli. Don't joke like that. This isn't funny.
10:26I'm not joking.
10:29I'm A-Class. Do you understand what that means?
10:35You won't find a better partner than me.
10:38No one else can give you what I can.
10:41You're wrong.
10:55Seraphine Stormborn.
11:03Y-Yes?
11:05That's me?
11:09Bond. With me.
11:15What?
11:16Did he just say that?
11:18He chose the D-Class? The Cat Girl?
11:23Are you insane? Have you lost your mind?
11:27A triple S, Commander?
11:32Bonding with D-Level trash? This is hilarious.
11:42Bonding with D-Level trash? This is hilarious.
11:43I'm just D-Class.
11:44I'm nothing special.
11:45I'll just hold you back.
11:48You'll regret this.
11:51No.
11:52You won't.
11:59You're different.
12:01I can see it.
12:09What?
12:10What did you just say?
12:12We already broke up, remember?
12:13You break up with me.
12:15Made it real clear.
12:19Eli, don't joke like that.
12:22This isn't funny.
12:24I'm not joking.
12:26I'm A-class.
12:28Do you understand what that means?
12:33You won't find a better partner than me.
12:36No one else can give you what I can.
12:38You're wrong.
12:53Seraphine Stormborn.
13:01Y-yes?
13:02That's me?
13:06Bond with me.
13:14He chose the D-class?
13:18The cat girl?
13:21Are you insane?
13:23Have you lost your mind?
13:24A triple-S commander?
13:29Bonding with D-level trash?
13:31Bonding with D-level trash?
13:32This is hilarious.
13:40I'm just D-class.
13:42I'm nothing special.
13:44I'll just hold you back.
13:45You'll regret this.
13:48No.
13:50You won't.
13:56You're different.
13:59I can see it.
14:01I can see it.
14:17Eli.
14:19You're just doing this to mess with me.
14:21Admit it.
14:27You're not that important.
14:33You will regret this.
14:36Mark my words.
14:45In my past one,
14:47the demon cat were once capable of fighting with the overlords,
14:51but unfortunately, for some unknown reason,
14:54perhaps due to the lack of a suitable commander,
14:56they failed.
15:02Trust me.
15:05This time,
15:07I'll rewrite history
15:08with the most powerful bond.
15:19Oop!
15:22Oop!
15:33He actually chose her
15:34with all those options.
15:37A triple-S commander
15:38and a D-class contractor?
15:39What a waste of potential.
15:42It's almost sad to watch.
15:44He could have anyone.
15:52That's Commander Vega.
15:54The frontline supreme commander.
15:56Why is she here?
15:57This never happens.
16:00Eli must be in trouble.
16:01Or something huge.
16:17You're just doing this to mess with me.
16:20Admit it.
16:26You're not that important.
16:32You will regret this.
16:34Mark my words.
16:43In my past one,
16:46the demon cat were once capable of fighting with the overlords,
16:50but unfortunately,
16:51for some unknown reason,
16:52perhaps due to the lack of a suitable commander,
16:54they failed.
17:01Trust me.
17:04This time,
17:05I'll rewrite history
17:07with the most powerful bond.
17:31He actually chose her
17:32with all those options.
17:35A triple-S commander
17:36and a D-class contractor?
17:38What a waste of potential.
17:40It's almost sad to watch.
17:42He could have anyone.
17:50That's Commander Vega.
17:52The frontline supreme commander.
17:54Why is she here?
17:56This never happens.
17:58Eli must be in trouble.
18:00Or something huge.
18:03Eli.
18:15Triple-S commander.
18:19We received the reports.
18:25Energy output exceeded all Academy recorded measurements
18:28by a factor of 10.
18:32You became the most valuable strategic asset
18:35in this base overnight.
18:36Congratulations.
18:38Congratulations.
18:47Eli cross.
18:48This is unprecedented.
18:51Absolutely unprecedented.
18:54Since the rifts opened a hundred years,
18:57less than 10 triple-S commanders
18:58have ever been recorded.
19:00You're our biggest hope now.
19:02You may well be humanity's future.
19:05The weight is on your shoulders.
19:13Listen carefully.
19:18Commanders can bond
19:19with up to five contractors maximum.
19:22Each bond shapes your combat potential.
19:25Choose wisely.
19:29The contractors you choose
19:31will decide battlefield outcomes
19:32and the military balance of power.
19:35Every decision matters.
19:37You must choose wisely.
19:39There's no room for error.
19:41Commander, I...
19:46Eli.
19:48You don't need to rush into anything.
19:50Take your time.
19:51You all know what this means.
19:53A triple-S commander can significantly boost
19:55any contractor's power.
19:56Anyone would be lucky to have you.
19:58But a D-class spirit
19:59has limits.
20:00You understand that, right?
20:07Eli.
20:09An
20:29Energy output exceeded all academy recorded measurements
20:33by a factor of 10.
20:37You became the most valuable strategic asset in this base overnight.
20:41Congratulations.
20:51Eli Cross, this is unprecedented.
20:55Absolutely unprecedented.
20:59Since the Rips opened a hundred years,
21:01less than 10 SSS commanders have ever been recorded.
21:04You're our biggest hope now.
21:07You may well be humanity's future.
21:10The weight is on your shoulders.
21:18Listen carefully.
21:23Commanders can bond with up to five contractors maximum.
21:26Each bond shapes your combat potential.
21:29Choose wisely.
21:33The contractors you choose will decide battlefield outcomes
21:37and the military balance of power.
21:40Every decision matters.
21:41You must choose wisely.
21:43There's no room for error.
21:45Commander, I...
21:52Eli, you don't need to rush into anything.
21:54Take your time.
21:56You all know what this means.
21:57A SSS commander can significantly boost any contractor's power.
22:01Anyone would be lucky to have you.
22:02But a D-class spirit has limits.
22:05You understand that, right?
22:12He deserves someone stronger.
22:15I know.
22:17I've already made my decision.
22:19You're sure about this?
22:20Yes.
22:22One hundred percent.
22:24Then we'll be assessing your career very cautiously.
22:30Eli Cross, I've got my eye on you.
22:34Humanity's time is running out.
22:36The next attack is coming.
22:38Don't waste what you've been given.
22:44The future just changed.
22:46I hope you're ready for what comes next.
22:56Let's go.
23:06Are you sure?
23:11Ray Rowan is A-class.
23:13Everyone knows it.
23:16She would make you stronger.
23:18I'm just...
23:20me.
23:26I don't need her.
23:28I chose you.
23:30End of story.
23:38No one's around now.
23:41You don't have to pretend anymore.
23:43It's just us.
23:46Pretend?
23:47You picked me to make a statement.
23:50I get it.
23:52To let Ray know you've moved on.
23:55To make her jealous.
23:57I understand, really.
23:59It's okay.
24:11What are you doing?
24:13That's a bonding circle.
24:17He deserves someone stronger.
24:20I know.
24:21I've already made my decision.
24:24You're sure about this?
24:25Yes.
24:27100%.
24:28Then we'll be assessing your career very cautiously.
24:34Eli Cross.
24:36I've got my eye on you.
24:39Humanity's time is running out.
24:41The next attack is coming.
24:43Don't waste what you've been given.
24:49The future just changed.
24:51I hope you're ready for what comes next.
25:00Let's go.
25:11Are you sure?
25:16Ray Rowan is A-class.
25:18Everyone knows it.
25:20She would make you stronger.
25:23I'm just...
25:25me.
25:31I don't need her.
25:33I chose you.
25:35End of story.
25:42No one's around now.
25:46You don't have to pretend anymore.
25:48It's just us.
25:50Pretend?
25:52You picked me to make a statement.
25:55I get it.
25:57To let Ray know you've moved on.
26:00To make her jealous.
26:02I understand, really.
26:04It's okay.
26:15What are you doing?
26:18That's a bonding circle.
26:24Signing the contract.
26:28You're serious?
26:31Actually serious?
26:35I've always been serious.
26:37I'm just D-class.
26:38You saw the result.
26:44No.
26:45You're not.
26:57This...
26:58Is this me?
26:59This monster?
27:07Yes.
27:08This is your true self.
27:15The bond.
27:17Your power.
27:19It's so overwhelming.
27:22I can feel it.
27:24You'll adapt.
27:28You're stronger than you know.
27:36Contract confirmed.
27:37It's done.
27:40Energy signal spiking.
27:42This shouldn't be possible.
27:44Interesting.
27:45Very interesting.
27:48Triple S commander confirmed.
27:51Name Eli Cross.
27:52And he bonded with a D-class contractor.
27:54A cat spirit.
27:56Complete waste.
28:00No.
28:01Not a D-class.
28:04Something far more dangerous.
28:06I can sense it.
28:09What are we doing today?
28:11More training?
28:12There's another bonding we need to go through.
28:16What do you mean?
28:18I want to sign a life and death contract with you.
28:22What?
28:23You are out of your mind.
28:24That's a lifelong bonding.
28:26Once sealed, there will be no way to retrieve.
28:28I know.
28:29That is exactly what I want.
28:31Cats have nine lives.
28:33This bond will allow me to survive much longer.
28:35Of course I wouldn't miss this opportunity.
28:37Eli.
28:39I don't know what to say.
28:42I've always been a nobody.
28:44No one has ever chosen me with such unwavering, deterring determination.
28:49Let's do this.
28:51I'm ready.
29:08I'm so sorry.
29:12It's the bonding.
29:13It brought us closer.
29:17Now, I have eight more chances to spend.
29:20The demon cat is mine.
29:22All and always.
29:25Seraphine, you need to evolve as quick as possible.
29:29This base will fall.
29:30Very soon.
29:32What do you mean?
29:34Fall to what?
29:35The monsters are stronger than anyone thinks.
29:38Millions will die.
29:39I've seen it.
29:41I've seen it.
29:43But this time, we can change things.
29:48Commander system activated.
29:50Contractor.
29:50Seraphina Thornborn.
29:52Classification.
29:52Unknown.
29:53Current stage.
29:54Level 1.
29:55Evolution requirement.
29:56Abyssal Rift Mantar Corp.
29:58So that's how it works.
30:00We're leaving the city.
30:02Outside the walls?
30:04I've never been outside.
30:06Never.
30:06They say it's certain death.
30:08You won't be alone.
30:10I'll be with you every step.
30:12I'll be with you every step.
30:17It's so quiet.
30:21Creepy quiet.
30:24Everyone's still celebrating Awakening Day.
30:27They don't know what's coming.
30:32Eli!
30:37I went to your place.
30:39You weren't there.
30:44What do you want, Ray?
30:46The base is hosting a combat exam in one week.
30:51Think about it.
30:53Bond with me again.
30:54We can win first place together.
30:57Be the ultimate team.
31:01We'll be unstoppable.
31:03You and me.
31:04Like it was supposed to be.
31:07He already chose me.
31:09The bond is done.
31:12Shut up!
31:13You're not part of this conversation.
31:14You're nobody!
31:17Watch your mouth.
31:18You don't talk to her like that.
31:20Ever.
31:23You're throwing your future away.
31:25For someone like this?
31:27No.
31:28You're throwing your future away.
31:30By being you.
31:34Still grabbing garbage, Eli?
31:39A D-class contractor.
31:41Really?
31:42How disappointing.
31:43The great Triple S.
31:46Let's go.
31:47This is pathetic.
31:52You'll regret this.
31:53Eli, you need to know your place.
31:56Don't talk to him like that!
32:05What have you done?
32:10Let's go.
32:12Let's go.
32:13Let's go.
32:25Eli Cross.
32:27Who are you?
32:28What do you want?
32:29Your Executioners.
32:31Nothing personal.
32:34Serpents. Magic tier 2. Threat level. High. Stronger than anything we've faced. Much stronger.
32:45Triple S commander. You shouldn't be so arrogant.
33:04It's impossible. That's not D-class power. She's supposed to be D-class. The report said D.
33:13Yes. There it is. The real her. Kill them both. Now!
33:25What the hell are you? That can't be just a cat. This is impossible. Retreat.
33:31We can talk about this. Please! I have a family. Don't!
33:44Evolution conditions met. Abyssal cores detected. Processing. Evolution initiation.
33:55It's beginning. Just as planned.
34:23Wait. I think I have evolved.
34:29I can feel that I've gained in defensive ability.
34:32The first level skill of the demon cat is defense. I never expected it to be this effective at such
34:37a low level.
34:38If it reaches the full ninth level, the things it can do will go beyond imagination.
34:43Evolution D conditions confirmed. Abyssal energy integration in progress.
35:12That energy must be at least A-level.
35:16Friend or foe?
35:18Friend or foe?
35:19We'll see. Let's hope it's our friend, otherwise at distance. They can easily destroy us.
35:25I will find out who's the one causing trouble outside my walls.
35:33Please let us go. We never wanted to kill you.
35:42So, who send you guys?
35:45If I tell you, will you let us go?
35:48We'll see. But if you want to die now...
35:57It's Victor! Victor Hale! He sent us!
36:02I see.
36:22The system formula was right! The evolution worked!
36:27Whoa! First try and I actually succeeded? That's some crazy luck!
36:33Next, Blaze Monkey Core, Tier 3. Wait, Tier 3? Other Beast Girls evolve using cores from beasts of the same
36:39tier, but Demon Cat needs one tier higher. No wonder it's so overpowered.
36:45But Tier 3 Blaze Monkeys are super rare. Probably not even on the black market. This is gonna be tough.
36:52Ellie! Hurry up! We're gonna be late!
36:56What's so early in the morning anyway?
36:58The base is calling all newly awakened commanders and Beast Girls for a field survival course.
37:06Basic stuff. Not interested. I'd rather sleep in. Where is it?
37:12Somewhere... in the suburbs? Fog Valley.
37:17Fog Valley?
37:19Last time I did that Fog Valley field court with Ray. It's usually just Tier 1 beasts.
37:24But because the valley connects to the lava mountains in the back. A Blaze Monkey once broke through.
37:31Let's go. Now!
37:43Eli and Seraphine? How... I thought they were dead?
37:48Dammit. Paid those guys and they couldn't even finish the job.
37:58Everyone! Settle down!
38:01I'm leading this field course. Our destination is Fog Valley.
38:05Only Tier 1 beasts inside. So don't worry.
38:08I'm a Tier 3 ligard. Your instructor.
38:11Pair up with your partners. Find some beasts. And get used to fighting.
38:17Be careful.
38:19If anything happens, signal me immediately.
38:23Liger. Tier 3.
38:27In my past life, she held off the Blaze Monkey alone to buy the students time to escape.
38:42But her concontracted tamer had died a while back, so she had to fight alone.
38:46Couldn't fight at full strength. The monkey killed her.
38:52Ellie, Seraphine. Don't be scared. These are just Tier 1 beasts. Good for practice.
38:58This course is for tamers and beast girls to get comfortable with each other and learn basic combat.
39:03Tier 1 beasts. I'm not interested.
39:06Eli. I know you're a 3S tamer. But Seravanina is... D rank.
39:16If you aim too high without building a foundation, you should have chose another partner.
39:21Don't worry ma'am. We know what we're doing.
39:32Eli. We're really not going in?
39:36Nope. Come sit.
39:42In about half an hour, a Blaze Monkey is going to break into Fog Valley from the Lava Mountains.
39:51Eli. Something's coming.
39:54Right on time.
39:57Let's go. Time to meet our Blaze Monkey core.
40:09Why is there a Blaze Monkey here? Everyone, get out of Fog Valley! Now! Go back the way you came!
40:19Huh? We're having fun. And we have to leave already? That's it for the field course?
40:24Half an hour isn't enough. I'm not done yet.
40:27The Blaze Monkey is coming! A high tier beast is coming! Run if you want to live!
40:32Rude!
40:37If I don't go this time, Rude is still gonna die.
40:42Eli! What are you doing here? Get out! You know you can't buy much time!
40:47I can help you.
40:49You? What do you mean?
40:52No time to explain. Contract with me. Let me help you.
40:56I'm a tier 3 Ligger. Even if you're an SSS Commander, you might not handle the strain!
41:02How do you know if we don't try?
41:05Okay.
41:07This power! I... this boost! I've never felt this strong!
41:12Eli! I can kill that Blaze Monkey easily now!
41:16Yeah. But I have one condition.
41:18Condition? What condition?
41:20After you kill it, I want the Blaze Monkey's core.
41:27That's it? Just a core? If you hadn't come today, I'd probably be dead. The core's yours.
41:34Okay.
41:51Blaze Monkey's core. If it wasn't for you today, I'd be dead.
41:54Thank goodness, Eli. You're okay.
41:57That was easy.
41:57I don't know.
42:27I don't know.
42:58I don't know.
42:59Anyway...
42:59I leveled up too.
43:00My power is way stronger now.
43:02So, what's your tier three ability?
43:04I think...
43:05Flame Attack?
43:06Ha.
43:07Perfect.
43:07Finally, some offensive ability.
43:09Andy looks pretty explosive.
43:11Not bad.
43:12Not bad at all.
43:17I didn't expect it to be this strong either.
43:29That light in the sky just now.
43:31You all saw it.
43:33Thoughts?
43:34Same location as yesterday.
43:36Same beast girl.
43:37What tier is she to cause such a phenomena two days in a row?
43:40And evolving twice, back to back.
43:42Find her.
43:42Whatever she is, she's not ordinary.
43:44A beast girl that evolves like that.
43:46She's worth more than a hundred ordinary ones.
43:48Already on it.
43:50If she's near Fog Valley, she'll show up again.
43:56Don't let her slip away.
44:03Hey, you saw that light in the forest just now, right?
44:08Duh.
44:11I saw it yesterday too.
44:13Same spot.
44:16Right near the base.
44:18If you ask me, some crazy strong beasts just spawned there.
44:21Well, I'm not going anywhere near that place for a while.
44:32They're talking about us, aren't they?
44:35Yeah.
44:35Your evolution made quite a scene.
44:37But I guess I'm...
44:39really not a normal cat.
44:43I just wish I knew what my beast spirit actually is.
44:59Next, Shadow Wraith Core, tier S.
45:02Shadow Wraith?
45:04Those are spirit-type beasts, even rarer than Blaze Monkeys.
45:15Oh, Ily, remember what Ray said about the base assessment?
45:18They just announced the prize for first lank.
45:20A Shadow Wraith Core.
45:26Well then, looks like we're going to have to work for it.
45:29You mean, we're going for the championship?
45:33Obviously.
45:37But there are so many high-rank beast girls in the base.
45:42I mean, Ray's an A-rank Black Widow.
45:52How many times do I have to tell you, Seraphine?
45:55Trust yourself.
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