4 - Life Doesn't Always Go Your Way

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[00:07] Verdel
    Man, y'know...
[00:09] Verdel
    You did well hiring this
    large a mercenary group.
[00:12] Lonius
    Yes. I got lucky.
[00:14] Lonius
    Most of the mercenaries are
    currently in the north.
[00:17] Verdel
    The Northern Disturbance, huh?
[00:20] Lonius
    Yes.
[00:21] Lonius
    The Northern Disturbance.
[00:23] Lonius
    Barbarians suddenly appeared in the northern
    province of the Holy Kingdom of Qualia
[00:27] Lonius
    and raided the villages.
[00:29] Lonius
    It caused enormous damage.
[00:32] Lonius
    The saint and the army were sent
    to bring things under control,
[00:36] Lonius
    but the disturbance still shows
    no signs of settling down.
[00:40] Bargo
    Man, I've heard the north is in trouble.
[00:44] Lonius
    Don't talk like it doesn't concern you, Bargo.
[00:46] Bargo
    You say that, but it
    really isn't our problem.
[00:50] Verdel
    What, you guys don't plan on going on there?
[00:53] Verdel
    I heard you can earn a lot of money.
[00:55] Bargo
    Even if it pays well,
[00:57] Bargo
    after hearing there's a Witch
    up there, I'm staying away.
[01:01] Lonius
    A Witch?
[01:03] Verdel
    Well, who cares about the north.
[01:05] Verdel
    We're heading south, to the Accursed Lands.
[01:09] Verdel
    Who knows what we'll find there,
[01:10] Verdel
    so be on guard.
[01:14] Bargo
    I know that, buddy.
SIGN    Life Doesn't Always Go Your Way
[03:06] Lonius
    Bargo, what was that about a Witch?
[03:09] Bargo
    Oh, it's just a rumor. Hearsay.
[03:13] Bargo
    People are talking and saying that the
    commotion up north was caused by a Witch.
[03:18] Lonius
    Ridiculous.
[03:20] Lonius
    The saint was sent to the north as well.
[03:23] Lonius
    There's no way one person caused that.
[03:25] Bargo
    Yeah, I figure that's impossible too.
[03:28] Bargo
    Probably some heretics or something.
[03:29] Verdel
    Stop it!
[03:31] Verdel
    Enough with the depressing talk!
[03:32] Bargo
    S-Sorry.
[03:36] Verdel
    Refill!
[03:37] Staff
    Coming!
[03:38] Bargo
    Haven't you had a bit too
    much to drink, buddy?
[03:40] Verdel
    Quit nitpicking, Bargo.
[03:43] Verdel
    God has told us: "After caring for
    the suffering of the populace
[03:46] Verdel
    in your own home and before your
    family, you should doff your robes."
[03:49] Verdel
    In other words!
[03:50] Verdel
    When work is over, it's okay
    to cut loose and relax!
[03:54] Lonius
    That's Article 3, Section 4, Clause 3
    of the Holy God Arlos's doctrine, right?
[03:59] Lonius
    That clause preaches that we're temporarily
    freed from our sacred duties around our families.
[04:04] Lonius
    It's not supposed to grant
    permission for drinking.
[04:08] Verdel
    Hmm? A difference in interpretation.
[04:11] Verdel
    Do we need to engage in
    religious debate, Lonius?
[04:14] Staff
    I've brought your refill!
[04:17] Verdel
    I've waited for this!
[04:21] Bargo
    Still, guys, we have two Paladins going
    out of their way to investigate something.
[04:26] Bargo
    Something in the Accursed Lands
    of the Dark Continent, no less.
[04:29] Bargo
    What on earth could be that important?
[04:31] Bargo
    It's not something involving
    a Witch like up north, is it?
[04:36] Bargo
    If it is, then we're...
[04:38] Verdel
    It's not that.
[04:40] Verdel
    Don't worry.
[04:41] Verdel
    We do have an idea of what it is.
[04:45] Bargo
    Yeah? What is it?
[04:48] Verdel
    Well, that's where the Dark Elves ran off to.
[04:51] Verdel
    The brass are probably just
    worried about them causing trouble.
[04:56] Bargo
    I see!
[04:57] Bargo
    You're right that we can't
    just leave them alone.
[04:59] Bargo
    They're talented in curses and
    assassinations, after all.
[05:03] Lonius
    If they were to gain power in hiding,
[05:07] Lonius
    they'd eventually turn their blades on us!
[05:08] Verdel
    Don't tense up, Lonius.
[05:11] Verdel
    We're just investigating this time.
[05:13] Verdel
    We can just run
    if it gets dangerous.
[05:15] Verdel
    Just run away.
[05:17] Bargo
    Oh! It's a relief for us
    to hear that's your plan.
[05:21] Lonius
    Sir Verdel, are you sure that's the attitude
    we should have as God's vanguards?
[05:27] Lonius
    If we find evil in there, then shouldn't
     we risk our lives to exterminate it?
[05:30] Verdel
    Lonius!
[05:31] Verdel
    Don't be too hungry for glory.
[05:33] Verdel
    There will come a time when that's
    necessary for us as Paladins.
[05:36] Verdel
    But that's not something you
    should decide so easily.
[05:39] Lonius
    But...
[05:40] Verdel
    You have a family, don't you?
[05:43] Verdel
    It's the same for me and these guys.
[05:46] Verdel
    We have good reasons not to die. So...
[05:52] Verdel
    Enough, enough!
[05:53] Verdel
    Have I become a self-important old man,
    drinking booze and lecturing others?!
[05:56] Lonius
    Old man?
[05:59] Verdel
    You guys!
[06:00] Verdel
    We're hitting the Dark Continent tomorrow!
[06:02] Verdel
    So go on and drink up now!
[06:03] Mercenaries
    Yeah!
[06:10] Lonius
    May the Holy God Arlos'
    protection be with them.
[06:22] Emle
    Umm, is something about to happen?
[06:24] Gia
    I don't know.
[06:25] Gia
    But our king has gathered us here.
[06:28] Gia
    I'm sure it's important to the nation.
[06:29] Moltar
    Be quiet. It's starting.
[07:10] Emle
    The Flesh Tree's fruit...
[07:11] Gia
    Became a Long-legged Bug?!
[07:13] Moltar
    My king, are you truly
    able to create new life?
[07:20] Moltar
    Oh my!
[07:21] Elves
    Whoa!
[07:23] Atou
    Did you see that?
[07:25] Atou
    This is the power of our
    king, King Ira Takuto.
[07:29] Atou
    Our king still has much
    more power than this too.
[07:33] Atou
    Your dedication and your happiness
[07:36] Atou
    will grant our king even more powers!
[07:39] Atou
    Everyone!
[07:40] Atou
    Show our king even more
    devotion for his sake!
[07:43] Atou
    Do you understand?!
[07:44] Elves
    Yeah!
SIGN    New unit produced through normal production.
SIGN    New unit! Long-legged Bug
[07:56] Takuto
    I'm glad it went well.
[07:58] Atou
    Good work out there, King Takuto.
[08:00] Atou
    I'm delighted that we were
    able to use normal production.
[08:04] Takuto
    Yeah. There's that too,
[08:07] Takuto
    but I'm relieved they backed down when
    I smiled to brush off their question.
[08:11] Takuto
    Although...
[08:12] Takuto
    I wonder what's going on with that too.
[08:14] Atou
    Yes. I didn't think it'd be as simple as
    gathering the resources, pouring mana into them,
[08:18] Atou
    and then "There, all done."
[08:21] Atou
    Well, thinking about things we
    don't understand won't do any good.
[08:25] Atou
    More importantly, King Takuto!
[08:27] Takuto
    Yeah?
[08:28] Takuto
    With this latest ritual,
[08:29] Takuto
    we were able to confirm that we
    can we safely produce new units.
[08:32] Takuto
    That means next time we can...
[08:34] Takuto
    Yeah.
[08:35] Takuto
    We'll conduct a Hero Summoning.
[08:37] Atou
    I knew it!
[08:38] Atou
    Even though we need to build
    up a stockpile of mana for now,
[08:41] Atou
    we finally have a path forward.
[08:44] Takuto
    With two Heroes on our side,
[08:46] Takuto
    we can be assured of our fighting forces.
[08:49] Atou
    So who do you plan to summon first?
[08:52] Takuto
    Isla, the Queen of Bugs.
[08:54] Takuto
    I'm thinking of going with her.
[08:56] Atou
    Isla, then?!
[08:58] Atou
    She's fairly overpowered too, isn't she?!
[09:00] Takuto
    Yeah!
[09:02] Takuto
    Isla, the Queen of Bugs, is one of Mynoghra's
    proud insectoid Heroes.
[09:08] Takuto
    She has the ability to
    empower all Insect units.
[09:11] Takuto
    With that,
[09:13] Takuto
    the Long-legged Bugs will
    become top-notch fighters.
[09:16] Takuto
    Moreover,
[09:17] Takuto
    she also has the ability
    to produce Larva units
[09:21] Takuto
    and create our workforce.
[09:23] Takuto
    Isla boasts great performance in
    both war and domestic affairs.
[09:28] Takuto
    She's the Hero we need the most right now.
[09:32] Atou
    That's impressive, King Takuto.
[09:34] Atou
    Getting Isla early in the game to
    give birth, increase the workforce,
[09:37] Atou
    and grow more powerful
    is a standard strategy.
[09:39] Atou
    When faced with many unknown elements,
[09:42] Atou
    that's all the more reason to
    adopt the most reliable plan.
[09:45] Takuto
    Exactly.
[09:47] Takuto
    Well, that and all the others
    have horrible personalities.
[09:51] Takuto
    That meant Isla was the only choice we had.
[09:56] Atou
    Now that you mention it,
[09:57] Atou
    one loves world conquest,
[09:59] Atou
    another loves throwing
    the world into chaos...
[10:02] Atou
    All our Heroes are problematic...
[10:05] Takuto
    Yeah.
[10:07] Takuto
    We want to focus on domestic affairs,
[10:08] Takuto
    so the idea of summoning them is a bit... y'know?
[10:14] Takuto
    We can't go without their abilities,
[10:17] Takuto
    and I'd personally love to meet them too,
[10:18] Takuto
    so I plan to summon them eventually.
[10:21] Takuto
    I just hope they don't cause issues.
[10:26] Takuto
    I want to live in peace, Atou.
[10:29] Atou
    Yes, my king.
[10:46] Soldier
    It's a Hill Giant!
[10:48] Lonius
    Foul things attacking in broad daylight!
[10:51] Lonius
    I suppose I should expect
    that from the Dark Continent.
[10:54] Bargo
    Hey guys, sorry to ask, but
    could you give us some help?
[10:57] Lonius
    Of course. You men draw your bows—
[10:59] Verdel
    No, I'll do it.
[11:00] Bargo
    Huh?!
[11:01] Lonius
    Are you sure?
[11:02] Verdel
    Yeah. We don't have time to
    waste getting delayed here.
[11:16] Verdel
    None of you guys do anything.
[11:18] Verdel
    It'll be a pain if his
    attention gets distracted.
[11:33] Verdel
    O God! Grant me the power
    to strike down evil!
[11:37] Bargo
    A holy sword art?
[11:39] Lonius
    Yeah.
[11:40] Lonius
    It's Qualia's secret technique of incorporating
    prayers into the motions of our sword
[11:44] Lonius
    in order to gain divine might.
[11:46] Lonius
    It's starting!
[11:53] Bargo
    Look out!
[11:58] Giant
    Wha?!
[12:00] Bargo
    Wha?!
[12:01] Lonius
    Paladins granted divine might have
    their physical abilities enhanced,
[12:05] Lonius
    and the power to eradicate
    evil fills their bodies.
[12:08] Lonius
    For a High Paladin, that power is...
[12:20] Lonius
    equivalent to that of a Lesser Dragon.
[12:22] Lonius
    A hill giant won't even stand a chance.
[12:27] Mercenaries
    Yeah!
[12:33] Lonius
    That was impressive, Sir Verdel.
[12:35] Verdel
    Hmm?
[12:36] Lonius
    With power like that,
[12:38] Lonius
    we should be able to complete
    our mission without any issues.
[12:44] Verdel
    I'm not so sure.
[12:57] Atou
    King Takuto...
[12:59] Atou
    Why don't you eat something
    that's finer quality?
[13:02] Takuto
    Huh?
[13:03] Takuto
    I can't eat it?
[13:04] Atou
    You're welcome to eat it...
[13:06] Atou
    but I think you should be
    eating healthier meals.
[13:09] Takuto
    I'm sick of doing that.
[13:13] Takuto
    When I was hospitalized,
[13:15] Takuto
    I ate lots of that stuff.
[13:17] Takuto
    On that note, though,
[13:20] Takuto
    I'm more worried about you.
[13:21] Atou
    Worried? Why is that?
[13:24] Takuto
    Why?
[13:26] Takuto
    Because you're just eating salads.
[13:27] Atou
    That suits my tastes better.
[13:31] Takuto
    You're far too healthy
    for your evil alignment.
[13:34] Takuto
    Anyway,
[13:35] Takuto
    this is becoming incredible, isn't it?
[13:37] Atou
    The Materials for constructing
    the Palace, right?
[13:40] Atou
    The Dark Elves are certainly going all out.
[13:42] Takuto
    Oh! That reminds me.
[13:44] Atou
    What's the matter?
[13:46] Takuto
    Once we're done eating, could you
    summon Moltar and the others?
[13:49] Atou
    As you wish.
[13:50] Atou
    Though what did you wish to discuss?
[13:53] Takuto
    Thanks to the Long-legged Bugs,
[13:54] Takuto
    I can see the area around the forest as well.
[13:58] Takuto
    I figured I'd consult with
    them on how to handle it.
[14:00] Atou
    We need to handle the area around the forest?
[14:05] Atou
    You're referring to the nearby city, then?
[14:08] Takuto
    Yeah.
[14:09] Takuto
    That town's not part of... Qualia, was it?
[14:12] Takuto
    It's not part of that good nation.
[14:14] Atou
    Well, Qualia is much further to the north.
[14:17] Atou
    This town would be of a different,
    neutral nation in the east.
[14:22] Atou
    We certainly should decide
    on how to handle this.
[14:25] Atou
    They're likely to be the first
    to discover our existence,
[14:29] Atou
    since they're closest.
[14:31] Takuto
    Right?
[14:32] Takuto
    I'm glad they're a neutral nation.
[14:35] Takuto
    If they were good, there would
    be no chance of negotiating.
[14:38] Atou
    Yes.
[14:39] Atou
    Anyone else coming here would mean trouble.
[14:42] Atou
    Since it would mean they came with a purpose.
[14:45] Takuto
    You're such a worrywart, Atou.
[14:48] Takuto
    There's no sign that anyone's
    aware of our existence,
[14:51] Takuto
    so it'll be fine.
[14:53] Atou
    Oh, silly King Takuto!
[14:55] Atou
    Saying such things will trigger
    an event flag, you know?
[14:59] Takuto
    No way. It won't trigger—
[15:03] Atou
    Wh-What's happened?
[15:05] Takuto
    Looks like someone really did come here.
[15:09] Takuto
    There's an armed band approaching the forest.
[15:12] Takuto
    Atou.
[15:13] Atou
    Yes!
[15:14] Takuto
    I want to avoid standing out for now.
[15:16] Takuto
    Go turn them away as peacefully as possible.
[15:18] Takuto
    If that's not possible, then...
[15:20] Atou
    As you command.
[15:28] Lonius
    So these are the Accursed Lands and the
    Cursed Sea of Trees that bars all life?
[15:34] Verdel
    Let's go.
[15:35] Lonius
    Yes.
[15:42] Verdel
    Stop!
[15:44] Lonius
    Sir Verdel?
[15:54] Lonius
    A young girl?
[15:58] Verdel
    Stop right there, girl!
[16:01] Verdel
    Who are you?!
[16:03] Verdel
    What are you doing in these Accursed Lands?!
[16:06] Atou
    I'm a Dark Elf who fled into
    these woods to survive.
[16:10] Atou
    I see that you are a Paladin of Qualia.
[16:14] Atou
    What business has brought you here this day?
[16:17] Verdel
    I cannot tell you our reason.
[16:19] Verdel
    Answer our question first, little girl.
[16:22] Verdel
    What are you doing in these woods?
[16:24] Atou
    I'm simply living alongside my brethren
    who faced similar circumstances.
[16:29] Verdel
    You've gone out of your way
    to live in such cursed land?
[16:32] Verdel
    Well, whatever.
[16:33] Verdel
    Our business is with this forest.
[16:35] Verdel
    You won't mind us entering, will you?
[16:37] Atou
    You mustn't do that.
[16:38] Atou
    I ask that you please refrain.
[16:43] Lonius
    We are men recognized by God—
[16:45] Verdel
    Be quiet, Lonius!
[16:47] Verdel
    I'm talking right now!
[16:49] Lonius
    M-My apologies.
[16:52] Lonius
    Did that really warrant such a rebuke?
[16:54] Lonius
    I simply interjected a little.
[16:58] Verdel
    We came here on a job.
[17:00] Verdel
    We can't exactly nod our heads and go
    home just because you don't like it.
[17:04] Atou
    My brethren are terrified.
[17:06] Atou
    We've all suffered a long and painful
    journey to finally find a place to live in peace.
[17:12] Atou
    I ask that you please show us mercy.
[17:16] Verdel
    You're insistent on this.
[17:17] Verdel
    Is there something in the forest?
[17:19] Atou
    There's nothing.
[17:20] Atou
    Only peace and quiet.
[17:23] Atou
    What about you, Sir Paladin?
[17:25] Atou
    Why are you so intent
    on such a gloomy forest?
[17:38] Verdel
    Tsk!
[17:39] Verdel
    We've come due to a divine revelation
    of calamity lurking in this land!
[17:43] Verdel
    We can't return home without
    confirming the truth!
[17:49] Lonius
    Sir Verdel!
[17:50] Lonius
    The revelation is an
    important national secret!
[17:53] Lonius
    Why are you sharing it?!
[17:54] Verdel
    I told you to be quiet, didn't I?!
[17:56] Verdel
    Secret or not, there are times
     that things need to be said!
[18:01] Lonius
    Sharing a divine revelation without
    permission is a sinful breach of trust!
[18:05] Lonius
    Even if he is a High Paladin,
[18:07] Lonius
    there's still a limit to
    his personal authority!
[18:11] Lonius
    I'll be reporting this when
    we return to our homeland!
[18:15] Verdel
    Do as you please.
[18:17] Atou
    A divine revelation, you say?
[18:20] Atou
    So you Paladins are concerned about
    this potential calamity then?
[18:23] Verdel
    That's right.
[18:24] Verdel
    We'd like to enter this
    forest to confirm the truth.
[18:29] Atou
    I'm terribly sorry.
[18:33] Lonius
    She's refusing?!
[18:34] Lonius
    After learning we're here on a
    revelation—a mission from God?!
[18:40] Atou
    There's nothing for you to be concerned
    about in this land, Sir Paladin.
[18:44] Atou
    I beg for your understanding and
    ask that you please go back.
[18:48] Verdel
    Just letting us in a
    little bit would be fine.
[18:51] Verdel
    Is that not possible either?
[18:53] Atou
    I ask that you please refrain.
[18:55] Lonius
    Was that evil energy just now?
[18:58] Lonius
    Is this little girl really a Dark Elf?
[19:03] Lonius
    The revelation was correct!
[19:05] Lonius
    There is something in this forest!
[19:07] Lonius
    We have to find it!
[19:09] Verdel
    So there is no calamity then?
[19:11] Atou
    There is not.
[19:13] Verdel
    And the chances of a calamity
    befalling us and our people?
[19:17] Atou
    There's none.
[19:18] Atou
    If anything, we are the ones to be afraid.
[19:21] Verdel
    Would you swear that before God?
[19:25] Atou
    I swear it upon my god.
[19:35] Verdel
    We're leaving.
[19:37] Lonius
    What do you think you're doing?!
[19:38] Verdel
    She said they just want to live in peace.
[19:41] Verdel
    So there's no problem here.
[19:43] Lonius
    I can feel the evil energy coming from her!
[19:45] Lonius
    You would trust the word
    of someone like that?!
[19:48] Verdel
    Yeah, I would.
[19:49] Verdel
    Beginning from a place of trust
    is part of our doctrine!
[19:52] Lonius
    And if she's trying to deceive us?
[19:54] Verdel
    Don't let fear color your
    perspective, you impious man.
[19:58] Verdel
    There's no problem here.
[19:59] Verdel
    That's the result of our investigation.
[20:03] Verdel
    Now, let's get back home already.
[20:12] Lonius
    What a shame!
[20:13] Lonius
    High Paladin Verdel,
[20:15] Lonius
    I deem that you have abandoned our
    mission, and strip you of your authority!
[20:20] Verdel
    Huh?
[20:21] Verdel
    Are you screwing with me right now?
[20:23] Lonius
    You are the one screwing around!
[20:25] Lonius
    Not only have you shared the revelation,
[20:28] Lonius
    but you plan to return
    without investigating?!
[20:30] Lonius
    Are you making a mockery of God's will?!
[20:33] Lonius
    I cannot entrust this mission
    to someone like that!
[20:36] Lonius
    Henceforth, I shall be taking command!
[20:40] Lonius
    We will now enter the Accursed Lands
    and conduct our investigation!
[20:43] Lonius
    To ascertain the truth of this calamity!
[20:46] Bargo
    As you say, boss.
[20:47] Verdel
    Stop it! Bargo!
[20:49] Bargo
    I'm sorry, buddy.
[20:51] Bargo
    The one employing us is Sir Lonius.
[20:55] Verdel
    Dammit!
[20:57] Atou
    I beg you, please don't be so rash.
[20:59] Atou
    We're capable of talking this out.
[21:01] Lonius
    Silence!
[21:02] Lonius
    If you continue to interfere,
    then we won't show mercy!
[21:05] Lonius
    Seize her!
[21:05] Verdel
    Stop!
[21:06] Verdel
    Do not lay a hand on the defenseless!
[21:16] Atou
    I guess it failed.
[21:26] Verdel
    Are you all right, Lonius?!
[21:28] Lonius
    Sir Verdel?
[21:47] Lonius
    What happened?
[21:48] Verdel
    It's a Witch!
[21:49] Verdel
    We found a damn Witch!
[21:53] Atou
    And here everything was going so well, too.
[21:59] Atou
    Life doesn't always go your way, does it?