Ah, no!
Remote controls aren't supposed to scream.
It's because you're pulling, Katja-sama!
How many more times must I say this?
Channel 7.
7!
Channel 11.
11!
OK, next...
TV input.
TV input!
...one.
What fun!
OK, how should we play next?
My Queen!
Athos, the Adepts, the Vajrapani...
Now we just have to wait for the main heroine.
Now then, let's make preparations for the final chapter.
#20
The Figurehead Imperial Princess
I'll put the remaining documents from Ootori-sensei right here.
Geez...
It's been two weeks since Tomo was abducted.
We haven't heard from her again, either.
We and the heretics are searching for the same thing.
Investigating further should bring us closer to rescuing Tomo-san.
I know that, but...
Hey, Sasha, the power of The Sword of Maria is incredible, isn't it?
That means I can fight too, doesn't it?
Are you stupid?
That thing is a High Ancient Circuit.
Who knows what would happen if you misuse it.
Amateurs only get in my way.
I take it that's all the research documents from Ootori?
That's right.
I'll keep investigating, so you rest up.
You're the one who hasn't been sleeping.
That's because I'm a trained professional, and I only need 15 minutes of rest.
Says the one who can't get up in the morning.
Standby and emergency phases are different.
Don't try and act... tough...
I'm off.
The apostles the Adepts slew all became sacrifices for the Martyr, as prophesied.
Ootori's goal was to make him become even stronger, so he can defeat his own destiny.
Martyr Sasha, there is but one sacrifice left...
The time has come.
Ladies and gentlemen, tonight, I will be holding a birthday party at my residence.
Please do come.
Was your birthday really this month, Miyuri?
You're badly informed as always.
What?
It is my dearest, beloved sister Ekaterina's birthday.
Katja's?
Indeed.
Erm, my dreams for the future are to either be a voice actress, a bride or a queen.
This Month Birthday Friends
Future Dreams
How adorable!
I haven't been to a birthday party since elementary school.
You're way too into this.
That's not...
Me as well?
You see, it is at times like these that it is my duty to invite poor little you with your sad life, to cheer you up.
Why thank you.
So, be sure to invite him as well.
Sasha?
The poor thing caught a cold. Surely you haven't been providing a nutritious diet for him.
My personal chef will make some genuinely original, authentic Borscht for him.
Also, that monster-breasts woman...
Hey, don't badmouth Tomo!
If her condition allows it, she's invited as well.
I don't know what happened, but you've been looking gloomy for a while now.
Sensei, you've been looking up my skirt, haven't you?
No, you are mistaken. This is a misunderstanding.
Really?
Oh? If I remember correctly, weren't you absent today?
How cool!
He's a special forces member, right?
Making friends with students proves difficult.
Especially transfer students from overseas.
What do you want?
You're as rude as ever.
This is the way Athos communicates secretly? What a hassle.
That's because I couldn't contact you. At least get a cellphone.
Don't need one.
Who the hell are you?
Depending on your answer...
Calm down. If you kill me, your investigation will come to a halt.
What do you know?
I don't know what awaits you on your path, but I do know that Ootori-sensei, Phoenix, has perished.
All of a sudden...
Hey you, are you an Adept Qwaser?
You fool, don't lump me together with those inelegant people.
Reveal your motive!
How about finding out for yourself?
No, you're too intense!
This is how I do things.
Who is this woman?
What is she doing?
Should we go into hiding?
Yeah, from this point on, we should split up and act independently.
We're different, in taste and in maturity.
This woman...
Why's that? The investigation will continue, even if we cooperate like up until now.
I want to avoid having all of the information in one place.
At this point, even the Martyr Sasha has lost face.
Beware of each other?
It shows just how dangerous the things that we're investigating are.
How's it feel, being sucked yourself?
Tremble!
I'm not holding back!
I'll suck you dry!
Stop smoking. It spoils your soma.
I'll keep that in mind.
I seem to have been mistaken. Let's hear you out.
I'm glad you understand.
You know once you've sucked them.
You're a handful. Though I knew that all along.
I'm a close friend of Ootori-sensei, and of Director Yamanobe as well.
Yamanobe Yuudai! Do you know where he is?
It's been a few months since he's disappeared. I can neither get in touch with him, nor track him down.
Why are you staying in this school?
I've been thinking...
Should I show you the way...
...to the key Director Yamanobe trusted me with?
A birthday party? That's something little kids do.
What. A. Hassle.
But, Katja-sama...
What?
It seems like today is going to be fun!
Also, recently, I felt more tenderness in our SM play.
Like, there was a tenderness to your cruelty, in a deeper sense.
You imbecile, how brazen can you get?
Excuse me.
This is the most magnificent birthday party I've ever had in my life!
I thank all of you!
Katja.
Hey, my classmates came as well!
Katja-san, all of us made a present for you.
Really? What might it be?
There.
Because you're kind of our queen, we thought it'd suit you.
Thank you.
This makes me very happy.
A happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday!
Katja-sama! She's adorable! Good for you! Good for you!
Happy birthday, Katja. This really suits you.
It's just a paper crown.
This isn't about material value. It's the intention that counts.
Whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen!
I hope all of you have your drinks ready.
Because today, we celebrate the birthday of Ekaterina Kurae.
To her, a toast! What?
Wha-What is that?
That's...
Everybody, please escape this way!
Was it hungry?
We've never fought against an enemy like that before, right?
I guess not...
Miyuri!
What do you want?
It's after Miyuri's soma!
This sensation...
It's my Prince!
You're kidding! That's Lizzy?
You mean she got hungry and came down from the mountains?
That can't be it!
How vile! To cast me away like a dirty cloth...
My, my.
This is ridiculous. I don't know who's making you do this, but...
Hana, we're doing this.
Yes, Katja-sama, by all means!
Look how obedient you've become.
Katja-sama!
Lizzy! Snap out of it!
Awesome!
This is the power of The Sword of Maria!
Well, what an intriguing power you have there.
And surely you've come here, knowing that I'm the protagonist here.
Prepare yourself, freakin' critter!
Mama!
She did it!
This settles it!
Mama!
Katja-sama!
Hana! Katja!
Stop this! Do not defile Mama!
Stop it, Lizzy!
Mama!
How dare you do this to Mama! Hana, soma! I need soma! Give me more!
Yes!
This thing...
Katja-sama!
Sasha!
You need soma? Don't be ridiculous, copper user. You've just become weak.
Sasha...
You've grown cowardly, runt.
Go home and suck some breasts or something.
Wait a moment, what do you know about my...
Damn him, he's got the fourth level power...
All of this seem like you're standing still to me!
Is this all you've got?
Sasha! Don't kill her!
Kneel in fear!
I almost killed her.
Who would do this to Lizzy?
Don't care. The intruder is to blame.
Why you.
So where is this authentic Borscht you spoke of?
Oh, that is...
Well...
So that's the reason you even came...
I've... become weak...
W-What?
It suits you well, a paper crown, that is.
What the hell!
Calm down! So he's become a bit stronger... There'll always be days like this.
Katja-sama!
Stay away from me!
Katja-sama...
You've returned?
Ignoring me is a bit harsh.
Copper Puppeteer.
So that little performance was your doing, substitute teacher.
Indeed. Was it to your liking?
It was awful.
I considered such a weakling befitting of your power.
Are you mocking me?
No, I pity you.
You, who is stuck at the third level of power.
Seems like you want to die.
As you are right now, you'd lack the power to do so.
The Twin-Headed Crest Maker, Friederich Tanner!
I am impressed you know me.
What does a terrorist want with me?
The time has come, and the actors are assembled.
The only thing left is raising the curtains.
Ekaterina Kurae, I want to welcome you as an imperial princess to our Ancient Regime.
You, a descendant of the Romanov dynasty, deserve to attain the power of Tsarytsin.
Please guide in erecting the Great Empire!
Katja!
The Qwaser of Gold!
How do you do, imperial princess, Ekaterina?
Huh? What's...
So that's the way it was.
What does this mean? There's another bookshelf inside!
The outer books were all dummies, is what that means.
Now, the path to Tsarytsin will open before me.
Katja-sama, I am your present!
I'm really tired today. I'll sleep.
You won't, you know, abuse me a bit, like before?
Katja-sama...
You've really done it, Yamanobe Yuudai.
The entrance to the castle lies in our school...
...lake.
Good morning, Katja-sama.
Erm, I'm sorry about yesterday.
I overdid it a bit.
To make up for it, why don't we eat together...
Katja-sama?
Katja-sama!
Preview
Oh my, Hana-san, you seem a little gloomy for a change.
R-Really? I think I'm like this all the time.
Your eyes look at bit red, as if you'd cried all night.
I spent last night gaming!
Don't tell me you had your heart broken!
No way.
Next time, on Seikon no Qwaser: Aquatic Sanctuary.
#21 Aquatic Sanctuary
Cower in fear!