# E7 - A Lullaby Like the Beat of a Heart
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GZ7UVE9N7/a-lullaby-like-the-beat-of-a-heart)
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**[00:01] Rishe**
Thank you.
**[00:04] Rishe**
I heard that Sir Kamil and
Elsie won't receive punishment.
**[00:09] Theodore**
It's nothing to thank me for.
**[00:12] Rishe**
While I'm thinking of it, I heard that
the policies for improving the slums
**[00:15] Rishe**
are going to move forward under
your leadership, Prince Theodore.
**[00:21] Theodore**
My brother asked me if I wanted to do it.
**[00:24] Rishe**
Then, does that mean the both of you
will be attending to official matters?
**[00:29] Theodore**
Well, I suppose it does.
**[00:32] Theodore**
Now, you didn't take the trouble to
come here just to say that, did you?
**[00:37] Rishe**
Actually, I have a favor to ask of you.
**[00:43] Theodore**
What?
**[00:44] Rishe**
This is something which will be
essential for your brother as well.
**[00:48] Theodore**
What do I do? I have no idea
what my sister-in-law is saying.
**[00:53] Rishe**
Please, Prince Theodore.
**[02:30] Diana**
The preparations are complete.
**[02:34] Rishe**
I'll be off now.
**[02:36] maids**
Yes, my lady!
**[02:42] Oliver**
An official letter from the
Kingdom of Coyolles has arrived.
**[02:57] Arnold**
Come in.
**[03:01] Rishe**
How are you faring, Prince Arnold?
**[03:03] Rishe**
Thank you for granting me your
time in spite of how busy you are.
**[03:08] Arnold**
What sort of business brings you here?
**[03:10] Arnold**
You seem too tense to have come
simply to see your fiancé's face.
**[03:20] Rishe**
A room has been prepared for you
at the villa, Your Highness.
**[03:24] Arnold**
What?
**[03:25] Rishe**
If you have the time, may I
show you the room now?
**[03:29] Arnold**
Why would this errand make you so nervous?
**[03:32] Rishe**
My maids have worked
eagerly and diligently on it.
**[03:36] Rishe**
It's almost like a graduation exam for them.
**[03:39] Rishe**
However, I can confidently assert that the
room they've prepared is quite lovely.
**[03:45] Arnold**
I had thought it was your wish
to live in that villa alone.
**[03:49] Rishe**
Of course not!
**[03:51] Rishe**
I want to live there with you, Prince Arnold.
**[03:56] Arnold**
I see.
**[03:58] Arnold**
It seems you're plotting
something amusing yet again.
**[04:01] Rishe**
You make me sound awful!
**[04:04] Arnold**
Very well.
**[04:05] Arnold**
I'll go along with your scheme.
**[04:07] Arnold**
Thanks to you, my mood has improved.
**[04:10] Rishe**
Your mood?
**[04:12] Arnold**
Let's go.
**[04:19] Oliver**
Thank you.
**[04:25] Rishe**
This is your private bedroom, Your Highness.
**[04:28] Rishe**
What do you think? It's a
splendid room, isn't it?
**[04:31] Arnold**
Very impressive.
**[04:33] Arnold**
This villa has been left
abandoned for many years.
**[04:36] Arnold**
You've been here a mere three weeks.
**[04:39] Arnold**
To think you've already
improved it this much.
**[04:40] Rishe**
Thank you!
**[04:42] Arnold**
You taught the novices starting
with the basics, didn't you?
**[04:44] Rishe**
Yes. Once they've learned a trade, they'll
be able to make their living anywhere.
**[04:48] Arnold**
And they'll gain something else, too.
**[04:52] Arnold**
Pride.
**[04:54] Arnold**
When they accomplish their work
and earn the praise of another,
**[04:57] Arnold**
it will give them a sense of pride.
**[04:59] Arnold**
That sort of pride can help a person
make the most of themselves.
**[05:02] Arnold**
You have a talent for giving
people a sense of self-respect.
**[05:10] Arnold**
That's the expression you
make when I compliment you?
**[05:14] Rishe**
You're teasing me, aren't you?
**[05:17] Arnold**
It may not seem like it,
but it's heartfelt praise.
**[05:19] Rishe**
Well, it's just too bad for you.
**[05:21] Rishe**
Even if it's a lie, receiving a compliment
from you makes me very happy.
**[05:28] Rishe**
Out of the whole villa, this
room gets the best light.
**[05:38] Rishe**
The wind feels wonderful
when you open the window,
**[05:40] Rishe**
so it's perfect for an afternoon
nap, don't you think?
**[05:43] Arnold**
I never return to my chambers during the day.
**[05:46] Arnold**
This room is next to yours, isn't it?
**[05:48] Rishe**
Yes. I thought that would
make it easier for the guards.
**[05:52] Arnold**
And for me.
**[05:54] Rishe**
What?
**[05:54] Arnold**
Because I'll get wind of your
reckless behavior beforehand.
**[05:57] Rishe**
I'm planning to spend my time lazing about,
so I won't be doing anything reckless.
**[06:02] Rishe**
Not much, anyway.
**[06:04] Arnold**
Idiot.
**[06:06] Arnold**
You're free to do what you want,
**[06:07] Arnold**
but don't do anything as reckless
as you did the other day.
**[06:10] Rishe**
I'm very sorry.
**[06:13] Rishe**
Speaking of which, do you remember what we
talked about at the party the other evening?
**[06:17] Arnold**
What do you mean?
**[06:18] Rishe**
When you said that you wanted
to try sparring with me.
**[06:23] (Flashback) Arnold**
It might be worthwhile for me to
try sparring with you one day.
**[06:26] (Flashback) Rishe**
I would like that very much!
**[06:29] Arnold**
Yes, we did say that.
**[06:32] Rishe**
Just once would be enough.
**[06:33] Rishe**
Would you instruct me?
**[06:35] Rishe**
Teach me using the special training methods
Your Highness and the imperial knights use.
**[06:41] Arnold**
What makes you say that they're special?
**[06:44] Rishe**
Since coming to this palace, I've watched
everyone train a number of times,
**[06:48] Rishe**
but Your Highness' and the imperial knights'
movement is clearly different from the rest.
**[06:56] Arnold**
All right.
**[06:57] Rishe**
What? Are you sure?
**[07:00] Arnold**
I did promise to do anything
you wished, after all.
**[07:05] Rishe**
Oh, um... Thank you.
**[07:08] Rishe**
That makes me incredibly happy.
**[07:11] Arnold**
Happy?
**[07:13] Rishe**
As far as I know, your sword work is the
most beautiful, most powerful in all the world.
**[07:22] Arnold**
In all the world, huh?
**[07:24] Rishe**
Th-That's just a turn of phrase, of course!
**[07:27] Arnold**
A skill that's only meant for killing
people can't possibly be beautiful.
**[07:32] Rishe**
Your Highness...
**[07:35] Arnold**
I'll head to the practice
grounds ahead of you.
**[07:37] Arnold**
Change into some clothes
that you can move in.
**[07:43] Rishe**
Is this how you always practice?
**[07:46] Arnold**
Not always.
**[07:48] Arnold**
Once you've acquired an incorrect habit,
it's too late to do anything about it.
**[07:52] Rishe**
The arm and leg restraints are meant to
help closely mimic battlefield conditions,
**[07:56] Rishe**
so that you can continue to fight
even if you've lost a limb.
**[08:00] Rishe**
That's what this training is for, isn't it?
**[08:03] Arnold**
As usual, your observations are impressive.
**[08:06] Arnold**
Even if my arm is ripped off,
I'll keep swinging my sword.
**[08:09] Arnold**
Even if my leg is shattered,
I'll continue to advance.
**[08:12] Arnold**
And even if I should lose both my eyes,
**[08:14] Arnold**
I'll keep looking, to the very last,
for a path to cut down my enemy.
**[08:18] Arnold**
Doing that will lead to
a way for me to survive.
**[08:21] Rishe**
I've heard that a knight's path
pursues nobility and beauty.
**[08:27] Rishe**
However, they will find a way to survive, no
matter how unsightly their struggles may be.
**[08:31] Rishe**
It's to survive that they kill their enemies.
**[08:34] Rishe**
That way of thinking comes from
Your Highness, doesn't it?
**[08:38] Rishe; internal**
*It's no wonder I was no match for him.*
**[08:40] Arnold**
Don't worry.
**[08:42] Arnold**
I have no intention of injuring an opponent
who's preparing for their marriage ceremony.
**[08:49] Rishe**
If I win, will you give me an answer
to one question, no matter what it is?
**[08:55] Rishe**
In exchange, if I lose, I'll grant one wish
of Your Highness', no matter what it may be.
**[09:02] Arnold**
Very well.
**[09:04] Rishe**
Then, if you would.
**[09:07] Kamil**
Begin!
**[09:11] Rishe; internal**
* The longer our exchange of blows lasts,*
* the greater my disadvantage.*
**[09:20] Rishe; internal**
*A frontal attack!*
**[09:26] Arnold**
What's wrong? Is that all you've got?
**[09:30] Rishe; internal**
*My center of balance is unstable.*
**[09:32] Rishe; internal**
* My instincts are trying to make me move*
* the way I do when I can use my left arm.*
**[09:36] Rishe; internal**
* If I adjust my center of*
* balance... my reach will change.*
**[09:41] Rishe; internal**
*I'll have to step in closer!*
**[09:45] Arnold**
Your movement's dulled!
Don't rely on strength alone!
**[09:48] Arnold**
Your footwork is growing careless!
**[09:50] Arnold**
Make use of your nimbleness.
**[09:52] Arnold**
Step in farther!
**[09:54] Arnold**
Another step.
**[09:55] Arnold**
Still not there.
**[09:56] Arnold**
You see?
**[09:59] Rishe; internal**
*He really is impressive.*
**[10:01] Rishe; internal**
*In this short exchange of blows,*
**[10:03] Rishe; internal**
* he's telling me exactly what*
* points I need to improve upon.*
**[10:09] Kamil**
It's only been a little while since Lady
Rishe crossed swords with His Highness, but...
**[10:14] Dennis**
You're right. In the blink of an eye,
her movements have already improved.
**[10:26] Rishe; internal**
*Next, he'll come from above!*
**[10:34] Rishe; internal**
*The same move as back then.*
**[10:38] Rishe; internal**
* But even if I understand what's*
* happening, my body can't keep up.*
**[10:43] Arnold**
Earlier, you said that my sword
was the most powerful, didn't you?
**[10:47] Arnold**
But that movement just now was that of
someone who knows of a person stronger than me.
**[10:53] Arnold**
Even as you're sparring with me, you're
thinking of that person, aren't you?
**[10:59] Arnold**
How enviable.
**[11:02] Arnold**
I'm on the verge of becoming jealous.
**[11:06] Rishe**
You jest.
**[11:08] Rishe**
As I told you, you are the strongest
person I know, Prince Arnold.
**[11:15] Rishe; internal**
* It's true. The prince of five years in the*
* future was even stronger than he is now.*
**[11:20] Rishe; internal**
*He was cruel and overwhelmingly formidable.*
**[11:25] Arnold**
Come at me.
**[11:27] Arnold**
Focus on me a just little more.
**[11:48] Rishe**
I'm not done yet!
**[12:04] Arnold**
Very impressive.
**[12:06] Arnold**
I wasn't planning on moving a single step.
**[12:10] Rishe**
It seems you limited yourself
quite a bit for my sake.
**[12:14] Arnold**
Though it appears I greatly
underestimated you.
**[12:18] Rishe**
Thank you for your instruction.
**[12:22] Arnold**
You'll do any one thing
I want, is that right?
**[12:26] Rishe**
Yes. Ask whatever you like of me.
**[12:28] Rishe**
I won't go back on my word.
**[12:31] Arnold**
Then, clear your afternoon
for two days from now.
**[12:34] Arnold**
We're going into town.
**[12:35] Rishe**
Into town? To do what?
**[12:39] Arnold**
I'll tell you when the time comes.
**[12:44] Arnold**
What's wrong? Stand up.
**[12:49] Rishe**
Um...
**[12:52] Rishe**
I'm going to stay like this a little longer.
**[12:54] Rishe**
Please go ahead and return without me.
**[12:57] Arnold**
Why?
**[13:00] Rishe**
The truth is... due to our sparring just
now, my arms and legs are shaking.
**[13:06] Arnold**
What?
**[13:07] Rishe**
It seems my body wasn't able to keep up.
**[13:10] Rishe**
So I'm going to rest a little.
**[13:15] Rishe**
Your Highness?
**[13:16] Arnold**
I'll only be touching you through my
gloves, so it won't be a problem, right?
**[13:21] Rishe**
What?
**[13:21] Rishe**
What? Wait, Your Highness!
**[13:31] Arnold**
Stop struggling. You'll fall.
**[13:32] Rishe**
Um, it's just that this is...
**[13:34] Arnold**
You can't stand, right?
**[13:35] Rishe**
I can stand! I will stand!
Please put me down!
**[13:38] Arnold**
I can't go back and just leave
my fiancée behind, can I?
**[13:40] Rishe**
That may be true, but...
**[13:45] Arnold**
While I'm thinking of it,
what did you want to ask me?
**[13:48] Rishe**
What?
**[13:49] Arnold**
You said that if you won, I'd have
to answer one question, right?
**[13:54] Rishe**
Do you really think I
can ask you like this?
**[13:57] Rishe**
You're laughing?
**[13:58] Rishe**
I knew it! You're having fun
watching my reactions, aren't you?
**[14:02] Arnold**
Am I?
**[14:03] Rishe**
Then, when is your birthday?
**[14:05] Arnold**
The 28th day of the 12th month.
**[14:08] Rishe**
Oh, so you were born in the winter!
Next, what are your interests?
**[14:10] Arnold**
I don't have any in particular.
**[14:12] Rishe**
What sorts of things do
you like, Your Highness?
**[14:14] Arnold**
I've never really thought about it.
**[14:16] Rishe**
What type of woman do you prefer?
**[14:17] Arnold**
And what are you planning
to gain by asking that?
**[14:32] Rishe**
Master Oliver.
**[14:34] Oliver**
Well, well. Lady Rishe.
**[14:36] Rishe**
Are you moving the office now?
**[14:38] Oliver**
Yes. Thank you for preparing such
a wonderful room for His Highness.
**[14:43] Rishe**
Not at all.
**[14:44] Rishe**
By the way, where is the prince?
**[14:47] Oliver**
Actually, last night he suddenly had
to take command of the night watch,
**[14:50] Oliver**
so he hasn't slept yet.
**[14:52] Rishe**
What?
**[14:53] Oliver**
I've implored him to take a nap, but
he has his official duties to perform.
**[14:57] Oliver**
He doesn't show any signs of resting.
**[15:03] Rishe**
Please rest, Your Highness.
**[15:06] Arnold**
Oliver said something unnecessary, didn't he?
**[15:09] Rishe**
Staying up all night
will take its toll on your body.
**[15:11] Arnold**
I won't be able to sleep anyway.
**[15:13] Arnold**
During the day, I can feel all sorts
of people's presences in the palace.
**[15:20] Rishe**
All right.
**[15:24] Rishe**
Then I shall lull you
to sleep, Prince Arnold.
**[15:28] Arnold**
What?
**[15:36] Rishe**
Now then, I will stay by your side,
so please don't worry, just rest.
**[15:44] Arnold**
Sometimes you say things
that make no sense at all.
**[15:48] Rishe**
If I'm here, I don't think you'll
be distracted by far off presences.
**[15:53] Arnold**
You're right about that.
**[15:55] Rishe**
Then please, get some rest.
**[16:23] Rishe**
This doesn't seem to be working.
**[16:29] Rishe**
May I lie by your side?
**[16:38] Rishe**
Pardon the intrusion.
**[16:53] Arnold**
What are you doing?
**[16:56] Rishe**
Imitating a heartbeat like this is a
technique for calming the heart and mind.
**[17:03] Rishe; internal**
* In my life as a maid, I*
* often used to do this for my lady.*
**[17:08] Rishe**
If you do this for a young child,
they'll quickly fall asleep.
**[17:13] Arnold**
A young child?
**[17:18] Arnold**
You're probably the only person
who would treat me like that.
**[17:44] Arnold**
If you're curious about
it, do whatever you like.
**[18:02] Arnold**
Stop that.
**[18:04] Arnold**
You really...
**[18:05] Rishe**
I-I'm sorry. That must have tickled.
**[18:11] Arnold**
If we were going to do this,
then I should have worn gloves.
**[18:14] Arnold**
If I had, then I could
have made a counter-stroke.
**[18:18] Rishe**
It isn't as though touching me with gloves
or through cloth makes it all right!
**[18:24] Arnold**
It was a joke.
**[18:32] Rishe; internal**
* His Highness is so sincere*
* and oddly conscientious.*
**[18:38] Rishe; internal**
*While I, on the other hand...*
**[18:46] Rishe**
Please go ahead.
**[18:49] Arnold**
And do what?
**[18:51] Rishe**
I felt I wasn't being fair.
**[18:54] Rishe**
If it would make Your Highness feel better,
**[18:56] Rishe**
then you should touch me
and have your reven—
**[18:59] Arnold**
Are you doing this on purpose?
**[19:02] Rishe**
Honestly, Your Highness!
**[19:08] Arnold**
For my revenge... I'll show mercy and
settle for that expression of yours.
**[19:14] Arnold**
You're a strange one.
**[19:16] Arnold**
You think nothing of sleeping beside me,
**[19:18] Arnold**
but meeting my eyes when we're
this close unsettles you.
**[19:23] Rishe**
I wanted to put a charm on you.
**[19:25] Arnold**
A charm?
**[19:26] Rishe**
This palace isn't a battlefield.
**[19:29] Rishe**
It's Your Highness' home, isn't it?
**[19:31] Rishe**
That's why I hoped you would feel even a
little more at ease so that you could sleep.
**[19:37] Arnold**
Then stay here until I fall asleep.
**[19:42] Arnold**
It's far more pleasant than an empty room.
**[19:48] Rishe**
All right.
**[20:04] Arnold**
You're awake?
**[20:11] Rishe**
Your Highness...
**[20:16] Rishe**
Prince Arnold, why are you here?
**[20:19] Arnold**
Don't you remember climbing
into this bed yourself?
**[20:24] Rishe**
W-Were you able to sleep?
**[20:26] Arnold**
That's the first thing you want to know?
**[20:30] Rishe**
In any case, I do beg your pardon.
**[20:32] Rishe**
I'll leave your room right
away. Please don't worry.
**[20:34] Arnold**
Wait.
**[20:35] Rishe**
Huh?
**[20:36] Rishe**
Wha—
**[20:39] Oliver**
Excuse me, Your Highness!
**[20:40] Arnold**
Stay quiet for just a little while.
**[20:47] Arnold**
Come in.
**[20:50] Arnold**
What's wrong?
**[20:52] Oliver**
We've received reports. Were you sleeping?
**[20:56] Oliver**
Lady Rishe spoke to you, then.
**[20:59] Oliver**
If you're able to spend time
comfortably in your new chambers,
**[21:03] Oliver**
then that's wonderful.
**[21:04] Arnold**
Keep it brief. I'll listen to it here.
**[21:07] Oliver**
As you command.
**[21:12] Oliver**
Then, I'll go back to work.
**[21:15] Oliver**
Please be sure to rest thoroughly.
**[21:17] Arnold**
Stop nagging.
**[21:18] Arnold**
I understand, so hurry up and go away.
**[21:20] Oliver**
Yes, of course.
**[21:21] Oliver**
Well then, good night.
**[21:29] Arnold**
It's all right now.
**[21:31] Rishe**
I-I know.
**[21:33] Rishe**
I know, but...
**[21:44] Elsie**
Welcome back, Lady Rishe.
**[21:47] Rishe**
Thank you, Elsie.
**[21:49] Elsie**
A package has arrived from
the Aria Trading Company.
**[21:52] Rishe**
Thank you.
**[22:01] Rishe; internal**
*Starting tomorrow, I'm going to be very busy.*
**[22:07] knight captain**
That will be the ten day training schedule
for all of you knight candidates.
**[22:13] knight captain**
I have high hopes for your progress.
**[22:15] Lucius; knight candidates**
Yes, sir!