The Battle of Loka

The Battle of Loka (ロカの遭遇戦 Roka no Sōgū-sen) is the 2nd episode of Log Horizon anime. It first aired on October 12, 2013.

Synopsis
The episode begins with light coming from a building. Then, a guy appeared and meet his friend at a bridge near the building. Actually, the guy died while fighting and he revived Cathedral. The building was Cathedral. Shiroe states that MMORPG Elder Tale took 30000 Japanese player and several hundred thousand player worldwide and death is not an escape from this game.



Shiroe and his friend were fighting monsters. Naotsugu been attacked by a triffid and Shiroe use Astral Bind to tied it then Akatsuki finish the triffid with a slice. It seems that their body know the basic combat movements. Also, they don't need to use command. As long as intend to fight, they can use skills and magics with voice input. However, they only know how to use it and not mastering it so they practice with fighting the monsters.

While walking in a forest, Akatsuki called Shiroe, addressing lord and Shiroe told her to stop call him like that. Then, he told that Akatsuki can call him only 'Shiroe' and Akatsuki told that Shiroe need to call her 'Akatsuki' too. Suddenly, Naotsugu interrupt. After that, Akatsuki excuse herself and go ahead to reconnoiter their way. The reason Akatsuki wanted to go first is to practice since she has skill Dark Vision and Sneak and Silent Move so, it perfect place to practice. Shiroe told Akatsuki to meet them at South Gate and he uses Magic Light so Akatsuki can find them.

Then, Shiroe revealed that, player from Elder Tale can select one of 12 Main Combat and then choose among any number of Subclasses. Akatsuki choose Assasin and Tracker. Then, Shiroe remember that Henrietta told him that security in town is really bad. Then it revealed that some guild has lose it member. This is due to they treat that people not from their guild is their enemy. However, there not fighting in town because it isn't allowed. If you fighting in a town, Royal Guard appeared and kill the player. However, there still a low-level fighting and it doesn't count as combat. Also in the past few days, the number of player killers and player killing are rapidly increases. In the outside zone you can't contact GM to report it resulting it more effective and less risky.

Shiroe staring at Marielle and ask if anything wrong then suddenly she acting weirdly and hug Naotsugu. Henrietta also acting weirdly when she told that she forgot to breath due to Akatsuki's cuteness. As they walking in the forest, it seems someone was following them. Then, Shiroe and Naotsugu meet Akatsuki who was on the gate. Naotsugu asked if she met any goblins.



Shiroe and his friend arrived at Loka Hospital area and suddenly aware of movement. Out of the blue, Naotsugu been tied by a chain and quickly Shiroe dismantle it. Naotsugu asked what to do since Shiroe is the strategist. Shiroe command Naotsugu to be in straight line formation. The enemy was player killer. To determine the location, Shiroe use Mind Bolt. As they enemy approach, Naotsugu condemn them as they are player killer. Shiroe analyze the situation; one dressed like fighter, two as thieves, one is healer. The killer player leader tried to negotiate with them; leave your item we wouldn't hurt you. Shiroe ask Naotsugu opinion about what to do with player killer and Naotsugu want to kill them. Shiroe agreed. First, Shiroe command Naotsugu to distract the player killer attention. As Naotsugu fighting, one of the player killer tried to attack Shiroe but he tied her with Astral Bind. However, Astral Bind did not last long. The tied-player killer exchange with other player. While they exchanging, Naotsugu use Anchor Howl skill to distract them. Due to this, they decided to attack Naotsugu together. However, Naotsugu HP wouldn't last long so Shiroe attack them with Electric Fuzz. Electric Fuzz seems no too strong as the player killer didn't hurt. As they condemn Shiroe, he use Horn Bind Hostage skill at one of them. Thorn Bind Hostage deal 1000 damage when ally hit the thorn wrapped around the victims. As the situation getting worse, the leader ask healer to heal the player that have thorn. Naotsugu attack the player and he killed. The leader shout at the healer but the healer already asleep because Shiroe put him to sleep using Astral Hypnos. One of them try to attack Shiroe but Naotsugu kill her. Felt so desperate, the leader call his Sorcerer and Summoner to aid him. However the Sorcerer and Summoner has been defeated by Akatsuki. Shiroe revealed that when Naotsugu was tied by a spell he didn't notice any mages. When he said he saw four people, Akatsuki understand the message behind it and quickly search and defeat the ambushers. Akatsuki then revealed that the purpose Shiroe uses Electric Fuzz is to distract them from seeing the ambience. The leader told that if Shiroe and his friend kill him it will be useless as he will revive at Cathedral. Akatsuki wield his knife and suddenly he beg for sorry. Suddenly, he taking out his knife and tried to attack Shiroe but Akatsuki stop the assault by slice him first. There were a bit disappoint on Akatsuki face.



Shiroe discussed with his friend about incident earlier. While discussing, Naotsugu mentioned boobs and got a knee from Akatsuki. After that, Akatsuki ask permission to knee Naotsugu. Naotsugu told that she should ask permission before action then, Akatsuki said that he going to say something lewd and Naotsugu don't denied it. The Shiroe state that they don't have any goals in this game and that the reason why player killing increase. Suddenly, Shiroe got a call from Marielle. Marriele told Shiroe that her will be going to Susukino to save Serara. As the transport gate are offline and online timeable for fairy ring are none, they have to went there by walk. Naotsugu suggest to use Call of Home but the last Great Cities she visited is Susukino. Shiroe revealed that the distance from Tokyo to Sapporo is 850 km, however Elder Tale uses Half Gaia Project which make it 425 km. Along the journey, they have to fight monsters.

Shiroe ask why now want to send help. Marielle failed to answer resulting Shiroe staring at her and she blurted it out. Marielle revealed that, situation at Susukino are worse that Akihibara. Serara was attacked by some player but she saved by nice player. So, they been gathering highest-level member of Crescent Moon Alliance to Susukino. Marielle beg Shiroe to take care of other member of Crescent Moon Alliance. Shiroe revealed that it took 21 days to Susukino, a month for round trip. In Elder Tale, the maximum party is six. Guessing that they journey will fail, Shiroe offered himself and his friend to help Serara.



Next day, they summon the horse to go to Susukino. When taking rest, Naotsugu hurt his butt. They can riding horse as they body move automatic. Then it revealed that Shiroe sublass is Scribe. Shiroe got map from achievers and use it on the way to Susukino. Then, Naotsugu and Akatsuki took their lunch and Shiroe only drink water. Shiroe felt a little regret for agreeing this trip. Then, when Akatsuki about to summon horse Shiroe told him to wait. Shiroe and Naotsugu summon Griffons. Akatsuki so shocked to see the Griffons. Then, Akatsuki revealed that player that can summon Griffin is player who've the Hades Breath raid on the Fields of Death. Shiroe told Akatsuki it was long time story. Shiroe strecth his arm so Akatsuki can hop. Akatsuki blushes when want to touch Shiroe's hand. As they fly to sky, Akatsuki was amazed with the sky. The episode ended with they riding Griffon at sky.