E4 - Turning the Knave into a Secret Spice

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[00:00] Tully
    Allow me to congratulate you
    on your upcoming nuptials.
[00:04] Tully
    I am Kaine Tully, from
    the Aria Trading Company.
[00:08] Rishe
    I'm Rishe Irmgard Weitzner.
[00:11] Rishe
    Thank you for coming such
    a long way to meet with me.
[00:16] Tully; background
    This really is a lovely
    time of year, isn't it?
[00:18] Rishe; internal
    He's as impressive as I remember.
[00:19] Rishe; internal
    Just meeting his eye makes me
    feel like he's seen through me.
[00:19] Tully; background
    Lady Rishe, did you say your wedding will
    be in the middle of the eighth month?
[00:23] Rishe; internal
    But since I know him well, I
    should have the upper hand.
[00:23] Tully; background
    That means you'll become a
    bride under the summer skies.
[00:27] Tully; background
    To have such a beautiful lady as
    the future mother of the country...
[00:27] Rishe; internal
    In order to avoid the war,
    and to live a long life,
[00:32] Tully; background
    I must say I'm jealous of
    the people of Galkhein.
[00:32] Rishe; internal
    I will have you lend me your aid, chief!
[00:36] Rishe
    I'm sure you've already heard, but
    I want everything used in my wedding
[00:41] Rishe
    to be procured by the Aria Trading Company.
[00:44] Tully
    Well, well! You have no idea how
    much I appreciate such a statement.
[00:47] Rishe
    Then, would it be possible
    to see your wares right now?
[00:52] Tully
    Lady Rishe...
[00:55] Tully
    I haven't a single item I would sell to you.
[02:32] Tully
    Oh, pardon me. It seems you've misunderstood.
[02:35] Tully
    However, it's just as I said.
[02:37] Tully
    A lady such as yourself simply
    cannot become a customer of ours.
[02:43] Rishe
    May I ask why?
[02:44] Tully
    The items which we are able to procure
    aren't in keeping with your level of resolve.
[02:49] Rishe
    Resolve?
[02:52] Tully
    It seems that, for some reason, you're
    staking your life on this transaction.
[02:57] Tully
    I've seen many different people in my time,
[03:00] Tully
    but you seem to have a stronger
    resolve than any of them.
[03:05] Tully
    This despite the fact that you're only
    buying wedding goods from a simple trader, you see?
[03:11] Rishe
    Well, it is a once-in-a-lifetime event.
[03:13] Rishe
    I've allowed myself to
    become overenthusiastic.
[03:16] Rishe
    I'm so inexperienced.
    It's quite embarrassing.
[03:19] Tully
    Please, rest at ease. I'm certain your
    wedding ceremony will be splendid.
[03:24] Tully
    However, unfortunately, our wares
    seem to be inadequate to the task.
[03:30] Tully
    Thank you for your offer. It's been an honor.
[03:32] Rishe
    Ch-Chief Tully!
[03:34] Tully
    All else aside, Galkhein is quite
    an impressive country, isn't it?
[03:40] Tully
    We're thinking of forgetting our work for a
    while and spending a few days enjoying the sights.
[03:46] Rishe
    Please wait! If we could
    speak a little longer!
[03:49] Tully
    Farewell, beautiful future crown princess.
[04:09] Tully
    Listen well, Rishe.
[04:11] (Flashback) Tully
    Become a merchant who can pick her customers.
[04:14] (Flashback) Tully
    Offer wares or other value that
    they can only get through us.
[04:18] (Flashback) Tully
    When you do that, then we're the
    ones who can choose our customers.
[04:24] Rishe; internal
    I couldn't make the chief choose me.
[04:27] Rishe; internal
    But I'll need his connections when the Aria
    Trading Company spreads across the world.
[04:34] Kamil
    Um, Lady Rishe?
[04:36] Kamil
    Why is the future crown
    princess working in a garden?
[04:40] Rishe
    Prince Arnold gave me this plot, so
    I thought I'd grow medicinal plants.
[04:46] Rishe
    Depending on how I mix them, I'll be
    able to make all sorts of medicines.
[04:49] Kamil
    I see...
[04:53] Rishe; internal
    Still, was he simply being wary of me?
[04:57] Rishe; internal
    He is a cautious man, but he also
    loves an all-or-nothing gamble.
[05:04] Rishe; internal
    Have I overlooked something?
[05:08] (Flashback) Tully
    We're thinking of forgetting our work for a
    while and spending a few days enjoying the sights.
[05:15] Rishe
    That's the end of my
    gardening this afternoon.
[05:17] Kamil
    A-Already?
[05:19] Rishe
    I'm going to rest in my room. I'll
    leave guarding the halls to you.
[05:23] Kamil; Dennis
    Y-Yes, my lady!
[05:28] Chester
    Still, are you sure about this, chief?
[05:31] Chester
    You're kicking aside a way to make
    huge money from the crown princess.
[05:33] Tully
    You dummy. If we took that lady on
    as a customer, we'd see heavy losses.
[05:41] Rishe
    Welcome back, Chief Tully.
[05:43] traders
    I can't drink any more.
[05:45] traders
    You win, miss.
[05:47] Tully
    I did think you might deign
    to visit us soon, but this?
[05:51] Rishe
    Then, that was an invitation after all.
[05:55] Rishe
    I'm honored.
[05:59] Tully
    I'm astounded.
[06:01] Tully
    To think you'd outdrink
    my men while you waited.
[06:04] Rishe
    Since they're such enjoyable company,
    the drink just kept flowing.
[06:08] Tully
    Setting that aside, that dye has
    taken quite beautifully to your hair.
[06:12] Rishe
    My hair color tends to
    stand out a bit, you see.
[06:16] Rishe
    If I told you I'd sell you the method,
    would you be open to negotiations with me?
[06:22] Tully
    I would never!
[06:24] Tully
    After all, you've brought something
     even more lucrative, haven't you?
[06:30] Tully
    And now, just as you wished,
    we will begin our negotiations.
[06:34] Tully
    Let's start with a drink.
[06:36] Rishe
    Just one thing first.
[06:38] Rishe
    While we're here, please speak freely.
[06:42] Rishe; internal
    When he speaks so formally to
    me, it sets me off-balance.
[06:46] Tully
    Well, if you insist.
[06:55] Tully
    So, milady, no more of this "I want a
    dress for my wedding" charade, all right?
[07:03] Rishe
    Of course. It's obvious that trying
    such tricks on you won't work.
[07:08] Tully
    Good.
[07:09] Tully
    My intuition is telling me something.
[07:12] Tully
    Lady Rishe, it says that I should take you
    on not as a client, but as a trading partner.
[07:18] Tully
    I won't help with a plan
    if I don't know the full scope of it.
[07:21] Tully
    But don't worry, despite appearances,
    I'm very dedicated to my work.
[07:25] Tully
    I can promise you whatever profits, no,
    even greater profits than you've imagined.
[07:31] Tully
    Now, how about you spill every last detail
    of this money-making scheme of yours!
[07:37] Rishe
    I can't tell you.
[07:38] Tully
    What?
[07:40] Rishe
    I can't tell you about my plan.
[07:43] Rishe
    Even so, I want the Aria Trading
    Company to become my ally.
[07:48] Tully
    You say the most interesting things, milady.
[07:52] Tully
    You want me to enter into a contract
    without being told anything,
[07:55] Tully
    and it isn't even certain
    that I'll profit from it.
[07:57] Tully
    This is the type of offer
    that traders hate the most.
[08:00] Rishe
    I will, of course, prepare compensation.
[08:02] Tully
    You're telling me to just trust you when
    you say I'll make a profit? A fine idea!
[08:07] Rishe; internal
    Within the next few years,
[08:09] Rishe; internal
    the crown prince of this nation
    will wage wars on other countries,
[08:12] Rishe; internal
    and I'm formulating a plan to stop him... but
    it's not as though I can tell him that.
[08:17] Tully
    Listen well, milady,
[08:19] Tully
    I trust my intuition a great deal,
[08:22] Tully
    but what I regard as even more
    important is results and—
[08:25] Rishe; overlapped
    Results and proof of performance, right?
[08:30] Rishe
    I will think of a business which will
    prove successful here in the capital.
[08:34] Rishe
    If you deem me worthy of
    your trust because of it,
[08:38] Rishe
    then may I ask that you reevaluate
    this decision at that time?
[08:47] Tully
    I like it!
[08:48] Tully
    You're saying that if your idea
    seems likely to turn a profit,
[08:51] Tully
    you want me to acknowledge you.
[08:53] Tully
    That's exactly the sort of thing I like.
[08:55] Rishe; internal
    Yes, I know that very well.
[08:58] Tully
    You have a week. I'm looking
    forward to this, milady.
[09:02] Rishe
    Then it's a promise.
[09:08] Rishe
    Thank you for your time.
[09:10] Rishe
    And when everyone wakes, please
    have them drink this medicine.
[09:16] Tully
    What is it?
[09:18] Rishe
    I think you'll understand
    quickly once you use it.
[09:27] Rishe
    It isn't a simple thing to
    sneak out of this place.
[09:37] Arnold
    You were out late.
[09:40] Rishe
    Your Highness, why are you here?
[09:42] Arnold
    I heard that your offer
    of trade was turned down.
[09:46] Arnold
    It's a strange story.
[09:48] Arnold
    A simple trader rejecting a request
    from a future crown princess?
[09:55] Arnold
    I'm the one who said to
    spend your time as you like.
[09:58] Arnold
    That's why I believe it would be
    unreasonable of me to criticize your actions,
[10:02] Arnold
    so I awaited your return instead. However...
[10:37] Arnold
    So, even you look like that
    when faced with a man alone at night.
[10:49] Rishe
    I... am very sorry.
[10:54] Rishe
    Sneaking out of the villa alone at night is
    unbecoming of my position as your fiancée.
[11:00] Rishe
    If your reputation were damaged because—
[11:01] Arnold
    I don't care about that.
[11:06] Arnold
    You're not hurt, are you?
[11:08] Rishe
    What?
[11:10] Rishe
    No, I'm not.
[11:14] Arnold
    From now on, whenever you visit
    town, I will go with you.
[11:18] Rishe
    What?
[11:19] Arnold
    I told you. You're free to do as you like.
[11:22] Arnold
    I also told you that I
    would help you in that.
[11:25] Rishe
    Oh, but... I couldn't possibly ask Your
    Highness to go along with my selfish behavior!
[11:29] Arnold
    I said that you're free to do as you like.
[11:32] Arnold
    I didn't say you're free
    to put yourself in danger.
[11:36] Arnold
    What is it?
[11:37] Rishe
    You're much too indulgent with me.
[11:41] Arnold
    Well, as it's you,
[11:42] Arnold
    if I try to restrict you by saying that
    you're never allowed to visit town again,
[11:45] Arnold
    you'd just slip out quietly
    again, wouldn't you?
[11:48] Arnold
    Even if it meant dyeing your hair.
[11:50] Arnold
    Giving permission with conditions attached
    seems more likely to work as a restraint.
[11:55] Rishe
    Am I really so easily understood?
[11:58] Arnold
    Not at all.
[11:59] Arnold
    You're the type that's so difficult to
    understand that I can't predict you at all.
[12:05] Rishe
    You're enjoying this, aren't you?
[12:07] Rishe
    You and the chief both.
[12:10] Arnold
    The chief?
[12:12] Arnold
    What has passed between you
    and the Aria Trading Company?
[12:18] Rishe
    Your Highness?
[12:19] Arnold
    Yes?
[12:21] Rishe
    Do you happen to be hungry?
[13:00] Rishe
    Um, Y-Your Highness?
[13:04] Rishe
    There's something I must apologize for.
[13:06] Arnold
    What is it?
[13:09] Rishe
    I'm terribly sorry, even though
    I'm the one who proposed it...
[13:14] Rishe
    I, um...
[13:16] Rishe
    I'm a terrible cook!
[13:23] Arnold
    I see.
[13:25] Rishe
    I'm very sorry.
[13:27] Arnold
    Well, it's unusual to find a noble
     lady who has experience cooking.
[13:33] Rishe; internal
    In my past lives, meals were just a time
    when I prioritized putting food in my stomach.
[13:39] Rishe
    I don't think this soup will
    suit your tastes, Your Highness.
[13:46] Arnold
    It's good.
[13:48] Rishe
    What?
[13:50] Arnold
    This soup will do just fine.
[13:53] Rishe; internal
    I don't think he can tell
    good flavors from bad.
[13:55] Arnold
    Hey.
[13:56] Arnold
    You're thinking something
    disrespectful, aren't you?
[13:58] Rishe
    No, not at all!
[14:02] Rishe
    Thank you.
[14:04] Arnold
    It's your fault that I'm hungry.
[14:06] Arnold
    Let's hurry up and set out the dishes.
[14:08] Rishe
    Of course!
[14:12] Rishe
    Which is why...
[14:13] Rishe
    I now have to propose a new
    business idea within a week.
[14:20] Arnold
    I understand.
[14:21] Rishe
    Which means?
[14:22] Arnold
    I said I understand.
[14:24] Arnold
    I comprehend what it is you want to do.
[14:28] Rishe
    You're not going to ask me what I plan
    to use the Aria Trading Company for?
[14:34] Arnold
    You kept that a secret from the
    trading company, didn't you?
[14:36] Arnold
    Then, I can't imagine that you'd tell me.
[14:39] Rishe
    It's just as you say, but...
[14:41] Arnold
    Have you figured out this business
    or whatever you're thinking up?
[14:44] Rishe
    I have several ideas.
[14:46] Rishe
    It's just that I don't know
    if any of them will work.
[14:49] Rishe
    What kinds of people live in the capital?
[14:52] Rishe
    What sorts of things do they love?
[14:54] Rishe
    There's a mountain of
    things I need to research.
[14:56] Arnold
    You're saying this will be a difficult fight.
[14:59] Rishe
    Yes.
[15:05] Rishe
    You really are enjoying this, aren't you?
[15:08] Arnold
    You should do as you like.
[15:10] Arnold
    I have to get back.
[15:11] Rishe
    Yes, of course. Good night.
[15:17] Rishe
    Is something wrong?
[15:19] Arnold
    Have you met my younger brother?
[15:21] Rishe
    Your Highness's younger brother? No.
[15:24] Arnold
    That's good.
[15:25] Arnold
    If he approaches you, don't entertain him.
[15:28] Rishe
    Is there something I should know?
[15:30] Arnold
    There's no need for you to know.
[15:52] Rishe; internal
    This town's population,
    its male to female ratio,
[15:54] Rishe; internal
    and its age distribution are
    the minimum information I need.
[15:57] Rishe; internal
    Changes in its economic development...
[15:59] Rishe; internal
    the state of the surrounding regions...
[16:01] Rishe; internal
    information on traders and travelers
    entering and leaving, too...
[16:07] Rishe; internal
    I garden in the morning, check
    teaching materials in the afternoon,
[16:10] Rishe; internal
    and I have to prepare for the
    wedding ceremony as well.
[16:13] Rishe; internal
    I won't be getting any
    sleep or rest for a while!
[16:17] Oliver
    A midnight snack? You, my lord?
[16:18] Arnold
    What of it?
[16:20] Oliver
    Nothing.
[16:21] Oliver
    Lady Rishe must be an excellent cook.
[16:24] Arnold
    She said she's terrible at cooking...
[16:27] Arnold
    but it was good.
[16:30] Arnold
    Hey.
[16:31] Arnold
    Is adding medicinal herbs
    to soup a standard practice?
[16:36] Oliver
    To soup?
[16:38] Oliver
    No, that isn't usually done.
[16:42] Arnold
    I see.
[16:48] Kamil
    Were you unable to get much rest last night?
[16:51] Rishe
    I was doing a little research.
[16:54] Kamil
    Please don't push yourself too hard.
[17:00] Dennis
    Lady Rishe! Please stand back!
[17:03] Dennis
    Let's return to your room.
[17:06] Rishe; internal
    Black hair is rare on this continent.
[17:09] Dennis
    Lady Rishe!
[17:12] Theodore
    Rishe?
[17:13] Dennis
    Oh no!
[17:17] Theodore
    You are my older brother's...
[17:23] Theodore
    Pleased to meet you, my lovely older sister!
[17:27] Theodore
    Finally, we meet!
[17:29] Theodore
    I've sent so many letters
    saying I wanted to meet you,
[17:33] Theodore
    but my brother hasn't sent a single reply.
[17:35] Theodore
    Isn't that just mean?
[17:40] Theodore
    There's no need to be so tense.
[17:44] Theodore
    I'm Theodore.
[17:46] Theodore
    Theodore Auguste Hein.
[17:48] Theodore
    I'm second in line to the throne
    and Arnold Hein's younger brother.
[17:52] Rishe; internal
    I've been told not to spend
    time with him, but...
[17:58] Rishe
    I'm honored to meet you.
[18:00] Rishe
    My name is Rishe Irmgard Weitzner.
[18:03] Rishe
    A twist of fate has allowed me to fill the
    lowest position in the imperial family.
[18:09] Rishe
    I hope that we will get on well together.
[18:11] Theodore
    I was wondering, what are you
    doing out here, dear sister?
[18:13] Rishe
    This garden plot is one that I've created.
[18:17] Theodore
    You made this?
[18:18] Theodore
    That's amazing!
[18:21] Theodore
    It's rare to find a bed so fluffy!
[18:24] Theodore
    But there is one thing bothering me.
[18:27] Theodore
    Will you look here for me?
[18:28] Rishe
    Is something the matter?
[18:31] Theodore
    See? Right here.
[18:33] Rishe
    Well...
[18:36] Theodore
    I want to save you.
[18:40] Theodore
    You poor thing. Dragged all
    the way to a place like this.
[18:44] Theodore
    You aren't truly a bride. You're a hostage.
[18:50] Rishe
    I'm aware.
[18:51] Theodore
    You are?
[18:53] Rishe
    Prince Arnold is more than
    satisfactorily considerate toward me.
[18:59] Theodore
    I see.
[19:04] Theodore
    I'm glad I was able to meet
    you today! I'll see you again.
[19:13] Rishe; internal
    Second in line to the throne?
[19:16] Rishe; internal
    That's not something you say as an
    introduction to your older brother's fiancée.
[19:23] Rishe
    This may seem apropos of nothing,
[19:25] Rishe
    but earlier, you didn't
    seem your usual selves.
[19:30] Rishe
    Do you have orders not to let
    me near his younger brother?
[19:34] Kamil
    That isn't something we
    would be able to tell you.
[19:37] Rishe
    Then, do the brothers get along well?
[19:42] Kamil
    We can't speak to that either.
[19:44] Rishe
    I'm sorry for asking such strange questions.
[19:47] Kamil
    Not at all.
[19:49] Rishe; internal
    I'll have to deal with
    this matter eventually,
[19:53] Rishe; internal
    but right now, my negotiation
    with the chief comes first.
[19:56] Arnold
    Don't make me repeat myself.
[19:58] Arnold
    Our military force will be
    turned to the protection of the people.
[20:00] Arnold
    The decision has already been made.
[20:02] Earl in military affairs
    Ignoring the regional lords in order to
    tenderheartedly protect the commoners?
[20:06] Earl in military affairs
    What's the meaning of this?
[20:07] Arnold
    The nobility has their private armies, and
    the nation provides the funds to maintain them.
[20:12] Arnold
    You can say whatever you like.
[20:14] Earl in military affairs
    Your Highness, please reconsider!
[20:17] Earl in military affairs
    I can't say that your father
    will be pleased by this order.
[20:23] Arnold
    I will not argue with you. Know your place.
[20:33] Rishe
    Um...
[20:52] Arnold
    I'll have separate notices sent to the lords.
[20:54] Earl in military affairs
    Notices?
[20:56] Arnold
    Our protecting the people just needs to
    end up being in their favor, correct?
[21:01] Arnold
    If our forces are turned to protecting the
    people and they are able to live in safety,
[21:07] Arnold
    that will ultimately lead to increased tax
    revenue which should benefit the lords.
[21:14] Earl in military affairs
    If that's the case, then the lords
    will likely accept the change.
[21:19] Arnold
    This conversation is over.
[21:25] (Flashback) Rishe
    The indemnities gained through war
[21:28] (Flashback) Rishe
    are invested locally in revitalization
    and creating employment.
[21:31] (Flashback) Rishe
    This policy was created by Arnold Hein.
[21:36] Rishe; internal
    He is forcefully introducing
    policies which benefit the people.
[21:41] Rishe; internal
    He really is very different from the
    impressions I have of him from my past lives.
[21:48] Rishe
    Well then, good night.
[21:51] Dennis; Kamil
    Good night, my lady.
SIGN    I will confide a secret to
    you. Be at the chapel
    tonight at twelve.
SIGN    Arnold Hein
[22:26] Rishe
    Good evening,
[22:27] Rishe
    Prince Theodore.
[22:30] Theodore
    Good evening,
[22:32] Theodore
    my lovely older sister.