As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

In a land where nobles usually flex their swords, Ars Louvent flexes his Appraisal Skill! Join this not-so-brawny noble scion as he turns his small domain into a force to be reckoned with, all while navigating through a world of magical prowess. Spoiler alert: Ars’ Appraisal Skill is mightier than any sword, and his journey is as twisty as a wyvern in a maze.

Season 1

Season 1

E1 - Reincarnation and Appraisal

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[00:00] Narrator
    The continent of Summerforth.
[00:02] Narrator
    This land was once controlled
    by seven kingdoms:
[00:06] Narrator
    the Kingdom of Rofeille,
[00:08] Narrator
    the Kingdom of Ansel,
[00:09] Narrator
    the Kingdom of Paradille,
[00:10] Narrator
    the Kingdom of Canshiep,
[00:12] Narrator
    the Kingdom of Sheutz,
[00:13] Narrator
    the Kingdom of Seitz,
[00:15] Narrator
    and the Kingdom of Missian.
[00:17] Narrator
    Over time, Ansel absorbed the other six
[00:20] Narrator
    and changed its name to
    the Summerforth Empire.
[00:27] sign
    Year 212 of the Summerforth Calendar
[00:33] Ars
    Kreiz, Wren. Come here.
[00:40] Ars
    Say goodbye to our father.
[00:44] Ars
    He taught me so many things.
[00:47] Ars
    He was an incredible man.
[00:57] Rietz
    Lord Ars...
[01:03] Ars
    As of today, I am the master of House Louvent!
[01:09] sign
    Episode 1
    Reincarnation and Appraisal
[01:20] sign
    Legend of Nobunaga
[01:33] Sofia
    Good morning.
[01:34] Ars
    I hear something... What is it?
[01:37] Sofia
    Oh, you silly little boy.
[01:39] Ars
    Who's that?
[01:40] Sofia
    I'm surprised that man's son
    could have such a gentle face.
[01:43] Ars
    Am I... in the hospital?
[01:45] Ars
    Is this lady a nurse?
[01:48] Ars
    Looks like a pretty old hospital...
[01:53] Ars
    A flying dog?!
[01:55] Sofia
    Oh, my.
[01:56] Sofia
    I think he likes you, too.
[01:59] Alice
    I've set your tea over there, milady.
[02:01] Sofia
    Thank you.
[02:04] Alice
    Your son is truly adorable.
[02:07] Sofia
    You think so?
[02:07] Ars
    Wait, what?
[02:09] Ars
    Is that... me?
[02:11] sign
    Year 200 of the Summerforth Calendar
[02:11] Narrator
    In the 200th year of the
    Summerforth Calendar,
[02:13] Narrator
    Ars Louvent was born in Lamberg
    in the province of Missian.
[02:19] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[03:40] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[03:49] sign
    Three Years Later
[03:54] Alice
    Lord Ars.
[03:57] Alice
    I've brought your tea.
[03:59] sign
    Ars Louvent, Age 3
[03:59] Ars
    Thank you so much!
[04:02] Ars
    It turns out I died and was reincarnated
    as someone named Ars Louvent.
[04:07] Ars
    I've since mastered reading and writing,
[04:09] Ars
    and I've become fairly knowledgeable
    about this new world.
[04:13] Ars
    I was born in the Summerforth Empire,
    which rules the continent of Summerforth.
[04:19] Ars
    I'd never seen a world map like this,
    so wherever I am now, I figure it's not Earth.
[04:24] Ars
    There's also a technique known as "magic"
    that lets you conjure mysterious phenomena.
[04:29] Ars
    It's like the world of a video game!
[04:31] Ars
    The Louvent family I was born
    into is a noble household.
[04:36] Ars
    We manage a small region of a few
    thousand people, called Lamberg.
[04:41] Ars
    Our house is so big and pretty
    that I thought it was a castle!
[04:45] Ars
    We've got lots of servants
    who always look after us.
[04:49] Ars
    We also have a live-in chef who cooks
    delicious food for us every day.
[04:53] Ars
    Getting reincarnated was great!
[04:56] Ars
    I also learned one other thing.
[04:59] Ars
    I appear to have a power
    that nobody else does.
[05:07] Ars
    Hello, everyone!
[05:08] Ars
    Is it all right if I watch from here?
[05:11] Gullar
    That's fine.
[05:12] Ben
    The young master sure comes here often, eh?
[05:14] Charlie
    And he's only three!
    He'll be a real hellraiser someday.
[05:18] Soldier E
    Hey, get it right!
[05:20] Millais
    Darn it... One more try!
[05:24] Ars
    The ability I have that no one else does...
[05:27] Ars
    It's called...
[05:28] Ars
    Appraisal!
[05:31] sign
    Cavalry: D
[05:31] sign
    Prowess Leadership
[05:31] sign
    Infantry: D
[05:31] sign
    Ingenuity
    
    
    Strategist: D
[05:31] sign
    Diplomacy Smith: D
[05:31] sign
    Naval: D
[05:35] sign
    Archer: B
[05:35] sign
    Millais Cristal 21 Male
[05:35] Ars
    He has high aptitude as an archer.
[05:37] Ars
    That means he'd be good with bows!
[05:45] Ars
    E-Excuse me, Millais?
[05:47] Millais
    Yes, young master?
[05:48] Millais
    And wait... you know my name?
[05:51] Ars
    Um, have you ever used a bow?
[05:54] Millais
    A bow?
[05:55] Millais
    I wouldn't be caught dead
    with a weapon like that.
[05:58] Millais
    A real man doesn't shoot at his
    enemies from a safe distance!
[06:02] Ars
    All right, but...
[06:04] Ars
    I think you'd handle a bow really well.
[06:08] Ars
    Would you be willing to try?
[06:10] Millais
    Huh?
[06:10] Millais
    But...
[06:12] Soldier E
    The young master's asking.
[06:14] Soldier E
    Give it a try.
[06:16] Millais
    I've never even shot a bow before, though.
[06:18] Freddie
    Millais, you should move closer
    if this is your first time.
[06:22] Ars
    No, please try it from right there.
[06:34] Freddie
    That was luck! Just dumb luck!
[06:36] Soldier G
    Hey, Millais, try that again.
[06:39] Millais
    S-Sure.
[06:44] Gullar
    You should be an archer, son!
[06:47] Gullar
    You stink with a spear anyway!
[06:49] Ben
    You're a natural, man!
[06:51] Millais
    I-I guess using a bow wouldn't be so bad!
[06:54] Millais
    All's fair in war, after all!
[06:56] Charlie
    But young master, how did you know
    Millais would have talent with a bow?
[07:01] Ars
    U-Um, well...
[07:06] Ars
    It was instinct!
[07:07] Charlie
    Instinct, huh?
[07:08] Soldier H
    That's really something!
[07:10] Ars
    If I said, "I can see numerical values
    representing his abilities and aptitudes,"
[07:15] Ars
    I doubt they'd believe me.
[07:17] Ars
    But this ability is definitely for real.
[07:21] Ars
    Thing is, I just can't use it
    on myself for some reason.
[07:25] Ars
    Which is kind of a shame,
    though I'm also afraid of what I'd see.
[07:31] Ars
    Another delicious-looking dinner!
[07:34] Raven
    Ars.
[07:34] Ars
    Y-Yes?
[07:36] Raven
    I'm told you discovered
     Millais's talent for archery.
[07:40] Ars
    Yes, Father...
[07:42] Ars
    This is my father in this world.
[07:45] Ars
    He always looks a little angry,
    so he honestly kind of scares me.
[07:52] sign
    Raven Louvent 30 Male
[07:52] sign
    Leadership 86/86 Prowess 94/95 Ingenuity 44/56 Diplomacy 23/31 Ambition 67
[07:52] sign
    Infantry: A
    Cavalry: S
    Mage: D
    Naval: D
    Aerial: D
[07:52] sign
    Archer: B
    Builder: D
    Smith: D
    Strategist: D
[07:53] Ars
    But he's an amazing man who rose from
    farmer to noble using his martial prowess!
[07:58] Ars
    His Prowess stat is so high,
    he can take out ten men singlehandedly!
[08:03] Raven
    Ars.
[08:04] Ars
    Yes, Father?!
[08:06] Raven
    I want you to hone that instinct of yours.
[08:09] Raven
    You'll be the lord of this land someday.
[08:11] Raven
    The ability to discern the gifts of others
    is an important talent for a lord.
[08:17] Ars
    Y-Yes, sir!
[08:19] Ars
    That's right.
    I'll be lord of this land one day.
[08:23] Raven
    Have mine, too.
[08:25] Raven
    I want you growing up fast.
[08:26] Sofia
    Here.
[08:27] Ars
    Yes, sir! I'll try!
[08:30] Ars
    Ever since that day, I've studied
    more and more about the empire.
[08:35] Ars
    And I realized something in the process.
[08:38] Ars
    The future ahead of me is not a bright one.
[08:42] Ars
    The rulers of the Summerforth
    Empire are corrupt,
[08:45] Ars
    and peasant revolts are erupting all over.
[08:49] Ars
    Various nobles are focusing on
    autonomy to quell the revolts,
[08:53] Ars
    but the nation remains in chaos.
[08:55] Ars
    If nothing changes, I fear the empire
    will fall, leading to widespread war.
[09:01] Ars
    If that happens, as lord,
    I'll have to lead our forces into battle.
[09:06] Ars
    Me... going to war?
[09:12] Ars
    Can someone like me... really
    keep the people of Lamberg safe?
[09:20] Ars
    They've all been so kind to me.
[09:23] Ars
    I want to protect them so badly!
[09:26] Raven
    The ability to discern the gifts of others
    is an important talent for a lord.
[09:45] Villager A
    Oh, Lord Ars!
[09:47] Villager A
    It's rare to see you in town all by yourself.
[09:51] Villager A
    Out shopping, are you?
[09:52] Ars
    Y-Yes, something like that!
[09:54] Villager A
    Oh, I see!
[09:59] sign
    Leadership Builder: D Ingenuity Strategist: D Infantry: D Prowess
[10:03] sign
    Archer: D Prowess Builder: D Cavalry
[10:05] sign
    Naval: D Strategist: C Cavalry: C Strategist: D
[10:12] Ars
    I'm exhausted...
[10:14] Ars
    Using Appraisal so much at
    once really tires out my eyes.
[10:18] Villager B
    Get out!
[10:20] Villager B
    I've got nothing to sell to the likes of you!
[10:27] Ars
    He doesn't look like the folks around here.
[10:30] Ars
    Who is he?
[10:31] Kid
    Hey, it's a Malkan!
[10:32] Villager C
    Don't get close.
[10:34] Villager D
    He's filthy.
[10:35] Villager D
    What's a Malkan doing here?
[10:38] Ars
    A Malkan.
[10:39] Ars
    They're a group of people who came
    to Summerforth from across the sea.
[10:44] Ars
    Most of them were brought as slaves...
[10:52] Ars
    Here.
[10:55] Ars
    You can have this if you'd like.
[10:57] Villager E
    The heck?
[10:58] Villager F
    Who would help a Malkan?
[11:01] Villager G
    Isn't that the heir to House Louvent?
[11:03] Villager E
    House Louvent?
[11:05] Ars
    Take it.
[11:13] Rietz
    Thank you.
[11:14] Ars
    You're welcome.
[11:18] Ars
    Are you all r—
[11:21] sign
    Rietz Muses 14 Male
[11:21] sign
    Leadership 87/99 Prowess 70/90 Ingenuity 72/99 Diplomacy 78/100 Ambition 21
[11:21] sign
    Infantry: A
    Cavalry: S
    Mage: C
    Naval: D
    Aerial: C
[11:21] sign
    Archer: A
    Builder: S
    Smith: A
    Strategist: S
[11:30] Ars
    H-H-He's Nobunaga!
[11:32] sign
    Leadership 87/99 Prowess 70/90 Ingenuity 72/99 Diplomacy 78/100
[11:32] sign
    Infantry: A
    Mage: C
    Aerial: C
[11:32] sign
    Cavalry: S
    Archer: A
    Smith: A
    Strategist: S
[11:33] Ars
    Incredible stats without a single flaw!
[11:35] Ars
    Abilities on par with one of Japan's
    greatest figures, Oda Nobunaga!
[11:40] Ars
    He'll be a force to reckon
    with down the line!
[11:48] Rietz
    Thank you for the bread.
[11:51] Rietz
    I'll be going now.
[12:06] Rietz
    You really shouldn't follow me.
[12:08] Rietz
    The adults will be angry.
[12:09] Ars
    Please...
[12:10] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[12:11] Ars
    Will you become my retainer?!
[12:13] Rietz
    Huh?!
[12:15] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[12:15] Rietz
    Y-Your retainer?
[12:17] Ars
    Yes!
[12:18] Ars
    I want to use Appraisal to
    gather the best of the best
[12:20] Ars
    and make my domain stronger!
[12:23] Rietz
    Like... for pretend?
[12:25] Ars
    N-No!
[12:27] Ars
    I'm Ars Louvent.
[12:29] Ars
    I'm the son of the lord of this village.
[12:32] Ars
    Look! This is the Louvent family crest!
[12:35] Rietz
    The lord's son?
[12:36] Ars
    I can sense great talent in you!
[12:38] Ars
    I want you to become my retainer!
[12:41] Rietz
    You sense talent?
[12:42] Rietz
    But we only just met.
[12:44] Rietz
    How could you possibly sense that?
[12:46] Ars
    I just... know certain things!
[12:49] Rietz
    I'm grateful for your kindness.
    I don't want to cause you any trouble now.
[12:54] Rietz
    People wouldn't think well of you
    for taking in a Malkan like me.
[12:58] Ars
    D-Don't worry about that!
[12:59] Ars
    I'll figure something out!
[13:02] Rietz
    Sorry, no.
[13:03] Rietz
    But thanks for the bread.
[13:04] Ars
    H-Hey...
[13:06] Ars
    I might never meet anyone
    with such incredible stats again!
[13:11] Ars
    I can't let him leave!
[13:15] Ars
    Y-You need more than just bread, right?
[13:18] Ars
    Our family has an amazing chef who'll make
    you all the delicious food you can eat!
[13:23] Ars
    Steak, beef stew, meat pies, rolls!
[13:26] Ars
    We've got wine and cake, too!
[13:31] Rietz
    You really are the son of the local lord...
[13:36] Ars
    Go on! Eat all you—
[13:41] Alice
    I'm terribly sorry.
[13:43] Alice
    We simply can't serve you
    the same fare as Lord Ars.
[13:48] Krantz
    You've only been allowed into our
    home at Lord Ars's request.
[13:51] Krantz
    We ask that you leave immediately
    after you finish your meal.
[13:56] Ars
    The prejudice against Malkans runs deep.
[13:59] Ars
    I doubt I'll be able to talk them out of it.
[14:10] Ars
    Let's eat together!
[14:12] Rietz
    Lord Ars...
[14:13] Alice
    Y-Young master!
[14:15] Ars
    This man is my honored guest!
[14:19] Alice
    Forgive us. We'll serve him the same fare.
[14:29] Ars
    What were you doing in that village, Rietz?
[14:33] Rietz
    I used to be part of a band of mercenaries.
[14:36] Rietz
    Lots of my comrades died in battle,
[14:39] Rietz
    and the group disbanded.
[14:41] Rietz
    I've been wandering aimlessly since,
     and then I wound up here.
[14:46] Ars
    You didn't join another mercenary group?
[14:49] Rietz
    I can't.
[14:50] Rietz
    No one will hire a child with no
    accomplishments to his name.
[14:54] Rietz
    I'd been with my previous
    group since I was little.
[14:59] Ars
    That must have been so hard...
[15:02] Krantz
    Lord Ars, shouldn't you be
    seeing your guest off soon?
[15:06] Ars
    I can't do that!
[15:08] Ars
    I brought this man here
    to make him my retainer.
[15:11] Krantz
    What?! O-Out of the question!
[15:14] Krantz
    Think of what Lord Raven would say!
[15:19] Raven
    I think I understand.
[15:22] Raven
    We're talking about this Malkan here, yes?
[15:30] Raven
    Unacceptable.
[15:31] Raven
    Taking a Malkan as a retainer
    is an outrageously foolish act.
[15:35] Raven
    Throw him out at once.
[15:36] Ars
    Rietz Muses has incredible talents.
[15:39] Ars
    We'll be missing out terribly if
    we don't make him a retainer!
[15:44] Raven
    Listen, Ars.
[15:45] Raven
    Malkans are overwhelmingly
    inferior to Summerforthians.
[15:51] Raven
    They cannot have "incredible talents."
[15:53] Ars
    Even Father believes the conventional
    wisdom about Malkans.
[15:58] Ars
    But...
[15:59] Ars
    I believe this man will be
    indispensable for Lamberg's future.
[16:04] Ars
    I don't know anything
    about Malkans as a whole,
[16:06] Ars
    but I'm positive that Rietz
    has god-given talents!
[16:11] Ars
    If you doubt me, why not
    test his abilities yourself?
[16:16] Raven
    What makes you so sure of his talent?
[16:19] Ars
    I just know certain things.
[16:21] Raven
    I'll admit you recognized
     Millais's talent for the bow.
[16:25] Ars
    Yes.
[16:26] Ars
    It's just like that.
[16:28] Ars
    My instinct is telling me that
    he has unprecedented talent.
[16:33] Raven
    If you insist, I'll test him.
[16:36] Raven
    If he proves talented,
    I'll employ him as a soldier.
[16:40] Ars
    Thank you, Father!
[16:42] Ars
    Even if he starts in the rank and file,
[16:44] Ars
    knowing Rietz, he'll quickly
    make a name for himself.
[16:46] Ars
    Then my father, who believes in meritocracy,
    will have to promote him!
[16:50] Raven
    The test will be simple.
[16:52] Raven
    He'll fight in a mock duel with me.
[16:55] Raven
    If he wins, he passes.
[16:58] Ars
    Um, but Father...
[17:00] Ars
    He's just fourteen years old.
[17:02] Ars
    And you're blessed with
    god-given skill in battle yourself.
[17:06] Ars
    I'm not sure he stands a chance against
    you under the current circumstances...
[17:13] Raven
    Did you not say he's talented?
[17:15] Ars
    He is...
[17:18] sign
    Prowess 70/90
[17:19] sign
    Prowess 94/95
[17:20] Raven
    We won't fight on even footing.
[17:23] Raven
    I'll give him a handicap.
[17:25] Ars
    A handicap? This might work out, then.
[17:29] Ars
    Understood!
[17:30] Ars
    Do you agree to that, Rietz?
[17:33] Rietz
    Er... Y-Yes.
[17:36] Raven
    Let us proceed, then.
[17:41] Rietz
    Um, Lord Ars...
[17:44] Rietz
    Why are you fighting so hard
    to take a Malkan as a retainer?
[17:48] Rietz
    Is it pity?
[17:50] Ars
    Rietz...
[17:51] Ars
    Do you not want to be a
    retainer for House Louvent?
[17:54] Ars
    If you don't, I can tell my father
    to call this off right now...
[17:57] Rietz
    Not, that's not it.
[17:58] Rietz
    The offer to be your retainer makes me happy.
[18:01] Rietz
    It's the best offer I've ever had in my life.
[18:05] Rietz
    It just... feels sort of unbelievable, honestly.
[18:09] Rietz
    We Malkans are persecuted wherever we go.
[18:12] Ars
    I need you, Rietz!
[18:16] Ars
    I'm going to be lord of this land someday.
[18:19] Ars
    When that time comes, I want
    you by my side helping me!
[18:24] Rietz
    I'll do my best.
[18:28] Soldier H
    Who's that?
[18:30] Gullar
    Looks like a Malkan.
[18:32] Soldier I
    I hear the young master brought him here.
[18:34] Raven
    Millais, practice swords.
[18:36] Raven
    Gratz, bring an hourglass.
[18:38] Millais
    Y-Yes, sir!
[18:41] Raven
    Take a sword.
[18:42] Rietz
    Y-Yes, sir!
[18:46] Raven
    If you can land one blow against me
    before time runs out, you'll win.
[18:52] Ars
    Father's Prowess stat is surely
    the highest in the land...
[18:57] Ars
    But if he only needs to land one blow,
    Rietz might just have a chance!
[19:01] Raven
    By the way, you haven't told me your name.
[19:05] Raven
    We're about to duel. Identify yourself.
[19:08] Rietz
    Rietz Muses.
[19:10] Raven
    I am Raven Louvent, master of House Louvent.
[19:14] Raven
    Show me what you can do.
[19:21] Rietz
    That strike...
[19:22] Rietz
    Even with a practice sword,
    it'd have cut me in two if it hit me!
[19:27] Rietz
    H-He's fast!
[19:29] Rietz
    He swung again so quickly
    after such a powerful attack...
[19:40] Ars
    It's no use! Father's too strong!
[19:43] Gullar
    Who the hell is that Malkan?
[19:45] Ben
    Even when the lord goes easy on us,
[19:47] Ben
    we can barely hold on to our swords,
    let alone land a blow on him.
[19:51] Charlie
    But that Malkan is actually keeping pace!
[19:55] Gullar
    And Lord Raven is going all-out, I believe.
[20:05] Ars
    Rietz!
[20:05] Gullar
    Still, not even he can land a blow
    on the land's greatest swordsman.
[20:13] Raven
    What's the matter? You have little time left.
[20:21] Ars
    I want you by my side helping me!
[20:28] Rietz
    At your insistence, then...
    I'll give it my best.
[20:33] Ars
    Rietz... His expression has changed.
[20:37] Raven
    I know just what you're trying!
[20:41] Raven
    Not bad at all, but—
[20:56] Raven
    It's over.
[21:02] Ben
    It grazed him?!
[21:05] Dawson
    That guy just landed a blow on Lord Raven!
[21:07] Soldier G
    Just who is that Malkan?!
[21:11] Raven
    You've won.
[21:12] Raven
    As promised, I'll employ you as a soldier.
[21:16] Ars
    Amazing! Rietz really is gifted!
[21:22] Ars
    Congratulations!
[21:23] Ars
    That was a magnificent fight!
[21:25] Ars
    Father, thank you!
[21:28] Raven
    You were right.
[21:30] Raven
    I sensed true talent in Rietz there.
[21:33] Raven
    He may become a top-class
    swordsman in the future.
[21:37] Raven
    Your ability to see people's
    talents is the real thing.
[21:40] Raven
    You might have some exceptional
     power of your own.
[21:45] Raven
    I was worried about how you'd fare
     in the chaotic age to come...
[21:49] Raven
    But you may yet become a great man.
[21:52] Ars
    Me? A great man?
[21:54] Raven
    You could become a powerful noble...
[21:56] Raven
    Or perhaps even the emperor himself.
[21:59] Ars
    The emperor?!
[22:02] Raven
    I'm joking.
[22:03] Raven
    The throne is too lofty a goal for
    the lord of such a small domain.
[22:07] Raven
    If you simply carry on the Louvent name
    for another generation, that's enough for me.
[22:12] Soldier H
    Hey, you were pretty awesome!
[22:13] Dawson
    Where did you learn how to fence?
[22:14] Gratz
    Would you have a mock duel with me, too?
[22:16] Gratz
    I wanna know just how strong you are!
[22:17] Rietz
    Uh...
[22:18] Soldier I
    Me, too!
[22:22] Ars
    Rietz! How are you doing?
[22:27] Rietz
    I don't look strange?
[22:29] Rietz
    I've never worn anything like this before.
[22:31] Ars
    No, it looks great on you!
[22:34] Ars
    Really!
[22:35] Ars
    Rietz, I heard you were taking
    on servant duties, as well.
[22:40] Rietz
    I want to help as much as I can.
[22:43] Ars
    You don't have to go that far!
[22:46] Ars
    We're only a very small domain.
[22:49] Rietz
    Still... having a liege to
    serve is like a dream to me.
[22:57] Rietz
    If not for you, Lord Ars,
    I'd likely have died on the streets.
[23:03] Rietz
    I truly can't thank you enough.
[23:08] Rietz
    I will spend the rest of my
    life repaying this debt to you.
[23:15] Ars
    Okay!
[23:17] Ars
    Let's do great work together!
[23:19] Ars
    And so my quest to build
    the strongest domain began.
[23:25] Ars
    Rietz, if we want to protect Lamberg,
    we'll need more talented people!
[23:29] Rietz
    Yes, it would be best to have
    someone with magical talent...
[23:32] Ars
    Magic?!
[23:33] Ars
    Fantasy!
[23:34] Ars
    Yes!
[23:35] Rietz
    L-Lord Ars?
[23:36] Ars
    Next time: "Above and Below."
[23:36] Ars
    Next Time
    Above and Below

Season 1

E2 - Above and Below

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[00:01] Ars
    Leadership.
[00:01] sign
    Leadership
[00:05] Ars
    Prowess.
[00:05] sign
    Prowess
[00:08] Ars
    Ingenuity.
[00:09] sign
    Ingenuity
[00:12] Ars
    Diplomacy.
[00:13] sign
    Diplomacy
[00:17] sign
    Ambition
[00:17] Ars
    And...
[00:18] Ars
    Ambition.
[00:20] sign
    Prowess Leadership Aerial Naval
     Infantry
    Cavalry Prowess Archer
    Ingenuity
[00:20] Ars
    I can perceive people's natural
    talents in the form of stats
[00:25] Ars
    with a skill called "Appraisal."
[00:27] Ars
    My father, Raven,
    taught me that the ability to see
[00:31] Ars
    the talents of others is important for a lord.
[00:34] Ars
    I'll have to use it to survive
    the age of war ahead of us.
[00:41] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:02] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:11] sign
    House Louvent, Domain of Lamberg
[02:14] sign
    Episode 2
    Above and Below
[02:15] Chef
    Thanks, Rietz.
[02:15] sign
    Episode 2
    Above and Below
[02:17] Chef
    Sorry to have you to do odd jobs like these.
[02:20] sign
    Rietz Muses
[02:20] Rietz
    Not at all.
[02:21] Rietz
    You always feed us such
    delicious food, after all.
[02:23] Ars
    Rietz has been a part of the
    household for a few months now.
[02:32] Ars
    So far, he's been staying with me
    rather than taking part in battle.
[02:37] Ars
    The tutoring he's receiving has
    drastically increased his Ingenuity,
[02:40] Ars
    and now he's one of the most knowledgeable
    people in all of House Louvent.
[02:43] sign
    Ingenuity 89
[02:46] Ars
    Both the people of the household
    and the domain accepted him
[02:50] Ars
    the minute they got to know him.
[02:53] Alice
    Rietz is pretty great, isn't he?
[02:56] Bridget
    So strong and so learned...
[02:57] Bridget
    And a quick study, too.
[02:58] Bridget
    It's wonderful to have him around!
[03:00] Alice
    And he's quite handsome when
    you really get a look at him.
[03:04] Ars
    And now...
[03:06] Rietz
    Lord Ars, shall we have our lesson today?
[03:09] Ars
    Yes, I'd love that.
[03:13] Rietz
    As I taught you previously,
[03:15] Rietz
    the continent of Summerforth
     originally comprised seven kingdoms,
[03:18] Rietz
    which have since been united into
    the Summerforth Empire, remember?
[03:22] Ars
    Yes.
[03:23] Rietz
    The Kingdom of Ansel sat across
    a strait from another continent,
[03:27] Rietz
    allowing it to conduct maritime
     trade with foreign nations.
[03:30] Rietz
    Thus it amassed power, which it used to
    invade and conquer the other six kingdoms.
[03:35] Rietz
    With the entire continent under his control,
[03:37] Rietz
    Ansel's King Anathas Bydoras
    declared himself emperor
[03:42] Rietz
    and renamed his realm the Summerforth Empire.
[03:46] Rietz
    This took place 203 years ago.
[03:49] Ars
    Yeah. I learned that much from my own reading.
[03:53] Rietz
    However, the Summerforth Empire
    is now in a dire situation.
[03:58] Rietz
    Our current sovereign, Bydoras XII,
     is an eight-year-old child.
[04:02] Rietz
    The real power is held by his retainers,
    who are embroiled in factional rivalries
[04:06] Rietz
    that corrode centralized authority.
[04:09] Rietz
    With the emperor's control on the wane,
    popular revolts are flaring up all over.
[04:15] Rietz
    It's caused provincial governers to defy the
    crown and bolster their local autonomy.
[04:23] Ars
    They're only minor skirmishes for now, but even
    Father's being dispatched to deal with them.
[04:27] Ars
    And there'll be a bigger conflict someday.
[04:30] Ars
    I need to prepare for that by using my power
    to get talented people on my side in advance.
[04:35] Ars
    Obviously, I'd rather it never came to that, but...
[04:39] Ars
    Rietz, if a bigger conflict were to happen,
     where do you think it would start?
[04:44] Rietz
    Here in Missian Province, I expect.
[04:47] Rietz
    Missian's current governor, Amador
    Salamakhia, is old and in poor health.
[04:53] Rietz
    There's a good chance he'll die
     within the next few years.
[04:59] Rietz
    Lord Salamakhia has two sons.
[05:02] Rietz
    Normally, the elder son would succeed him,
    but the younger son is more capable.
[05:06] Rietz
    The governor seems torn as
    to who should succeed him.
[05:10] Rietz
    If he were to pass before making the decision,
[05:13] Rietz
    it would undoubtedly lead to war.
[05:15] Rietz
    And even if he does choose before then,
[05:17] Rietz
    war will likely break out anyway.
[05:20] Rietz
    It appears both of the brothers
    want to inherit the position.
[05:26] Ars
    Oh, no...
[05:28] Ars
    If that were to happen,
    which side would Father take?
[05:32] Rietz
    He seems to believe it's the
    elder son's right to succeed,
[05:36] Rietz
    but it won't be Lord Raven
    who decides which side he takes.
[05:40] Ars
    I see.
[05:42] Ars
    Because Father doesn't serve
    the governor of Missian directly.
[05:47] Ars
    Each province is divided into districts.
[05:51] Ars
    Lamberg lies in the district of Canarre,
[05:52] sign
    Lamberg
[05:52] sign
    Canarre District
[05:52] sign
    Missian Province
[05:53] Ars
    and Father is in service below
    Canarre District's headman.
[05:57] Ars
    Though my Appraisal skill might come
    in handy when choosing who to back...
[06:03] Ars
    Writing out my address in modern times,
[06:04] Ars
    it'd probably go "Lamberg, Canarre District,
    Missian Province, Summerforth Empire."
[06:09] Ars
    I'm pretty nervous.
[06:11] Ars
    Father is still alive, but I'm just a kid.
[06:15] Ars
    Rietz is the only good
    prospect I've found so far,
[06:18] Ars
    and if Father were to be on the losing side...
[06:21] Rietz
    In a sense, this is an opportunity for us.
[06:25] Rietz
    A good showing in a major conflict
    can help a lord advance in the world.
[06:28] Ars
    That's right!
[06:30] Rietz
    Let's try to get stronger to
    make that outcome more likely.
[06:34] Rietz
    Don't worry. I'm with you.
[06:37] Rietz
    I will protect you, Lord Ars.
[06:39] Ars
    Rietz...
[06:40] Ars
    Thank you!
[06:42] Rietz
    The best way to keep you safe
    is to recruit the right people.
[06:45] Rietz
    Lord Ars, will you help me?
[06:48] Ars
    Yes!
[06:49] Ars
    Let's go search for more people right now!
[06:52] Rietz
    Yes, my lord! It'd be my pleasure.
[06:59] Ars
    Father...
[07:01] Ars
    He's spending more time training these days.
[07:01] sign
    Raven Louvent
[07:05] Ars
    I guess he knows war is on the horizon.
[07:08] Raven
    Ars, are you heading into town again?
[07:10] Ars
    Yes. I'll be scouting more fine new recruits.
[07:13] Raven
    I see.
[07:15] Raven
    I was hoping you might find us
    someone with a talent for magic.
[07:20] Ars
    Magic?
[07:22] Raven
    Yes.
[07:23] Raven
    Magic will be a crucial resource
    in the battles to come.
[07:27] Raven
    I can't wield magic properly,
[07:31] Raven
    and my few retainers who can
    aren't particularly blessed.
[07:36] Rietz
    It's true mages can turn the tide of battle.
[07:40] Rietz
    We'll certainly need them.
[07:42] Ars
    Magic...
[07:44] Ars
    I tried using it once at Father's request.
[07:47] Ars
    I attached beads filled with mysterious
    red fluid to a strange device
[07:51] Ars
    and recited a short phrase...
[07:53] (Flashback) Ars
    Forma Igni Erupt!
[08:01] Ars
    He hasn't asked me to try again since.
[08:04] Ars
    I guess the spell I used didn't
    suggest much aptitude for magic.
[08:08] Raven
    I'm counting on you.
[08:09] Ars
    I'll do my best!
[08:14] Ars
    You're so great, Rietz!
    You're even a talented equestrian!
[08:18] Rietz
    Having a mage would make us even
    better prepared for war, wouldn't it?
[08:22] Ars
    Yes!
[08:24] Ars
    That's right. A mage would
    really bolster our forces.
[08:28] Ars
    For the future of House Louvent and Lamberg,
[08:31] Ars
    I have to find the best possible candidate!
[08:34] sign
    Castle Town, Canarre
[08:40] Ars
    S-So many people!
[08:43] Rietz
    I've heard the population is about 50,000.
[08:46] Ars
    Fifty thousand?!
[08:47] Ars
    That's fifty times Lamberg's...
[08:49] Rietz
    This is the capital of Canarre District.
[08:52] Rietz
    That's Canarre Castle, home to House Pyres,
    the family that rules the district.
[08:56] Ars
    What an amazing castle!
[09:01] Ars
    The people here look so wealthy.
[09:06] Ars
    I want to provide this kind of life
    for the citizens of Lamberg someday.
[09:12] Rietz
    With so many people to choose from,
    I'm sure we'll find an excellent candidate.
[09:16] Rietz
    Let's give it our best.
[09:17] Ars
    Yes!
[09:18] Ars
    Appraisal!
[09:21] sign
    Archer Prowess
     Leadership Ingenuity
[09:23] sign
    Infantry Smith Infantry
[09:26] sign
    Mage Ingenuity Builder
     Naval
[09:28] sign
    Builder Naval Prowess
[09:43] Rietz
    No one especially promising?
[09:46] Ars
    I'm afraid not.
[09:47] sign
    Cavalry: D
[09:47] sign
    Prowess Leadership
[09:47] sign
    Infantry: D
[09:47] sign
    Diplomacy
    
    
    Strategist: D
[09:47] sign
    Ingenuity Smith: D
[09:47] Ars
    A person's stats consist of numerical
    values and aptitude ranks.
[09:51] Ars
    Their actual talent seems to be
    the result of multiplying the two.
[09:51] sign
    Millais Cristal 21 Male
[09:51] sign
    Archer: B
[09:57] Ars
    In other words, even if
    they have high stat numbers,
[09:59] Ars
    without the right aptitude,
    it won't amount to much.
[10:07] Rietz
    Well, we've only just started.
[10:09] Rietz
    Let's take our time.
[10:10] Ars
    You're right.
[10:26] Rietz
    Looks like there's a market square up ahead.
[10:28] Rietz
    There should be lots of people there.
[10:31] Rietz
    Lord Ars? What's the matter?
[10:40] Rietz
    Wherever there are wealthy people,
    there are also people like this.
[10:44] Rietz
    It may be that prosperity itself
    breeds wealth inequality.
[10:49] Ars
    Um...
[10:50] Rietz
    I know what you want to say.
[10:53] Rietz
    You saved me, Lord Ars,
[10:56] Rietz
    so it pains me to say this, but...
[11:01] Rietz
    There's nothing we can do for them right now.
[11:05] Ars
    You're right.
[11:07] Ars
    I don't have the power to save them now.
[11:11] Ars
    Earlier, I only saw the superficial prosperity
     and thought this was a wonderful town.
[11:18] Ars
    But a truly good town would be a place
    where even the less fortunate
[11:23] Ars
    could make a life for themselves.
[11:27] Ars
    That's the kind of domain I want to create.
[11:31] Ars
    And... this might be naïve of me,
[11:35] Ars
    but I kind of wish we could find the talent
    we're looking for among people like them.
[11:40] Rietz
    Lord Ars...
[11:42] Rietz
    I truly am proud to be in your service.
[11:46] Ars
    Huh?! Wh-Where'd that come from?
[11:49] Ars
    You're the amazing one.
[11:50] Rietz
    Well, it's just how I really feel.
[11:58] Rietz
    This is the largest market in Canarre.
[11:59] Ars
    Wow! Look at all the delicious food!
[12:02] Egg Seller
    You there, boy!
[12:04] Egg Seller
    Want a dragon for a pet?
[12:07] Egg Seller
    These are real dragon eggs,
    imported from the northern continent!
[12:11] Ars
    Dragon... eggs?!
[12:13] Ars
    There are dragons in this world?!
[12:16] Ars
    And you can keep them as pets?!
[12:18] Ars
    I... I want one!
[12:19] Egg Seller
    They're pretty rare, but y'know what?
[12:21] Egg Seller
    Just for you, I'll make 'em one silver each!
[12:23] Egg Seller
    How's about a souvenir?
[12:25] Ars
    Yes! I'll take three!
[12:30] Rietz
    Do you realize what you've done
    in attempting to defraud this boy?
[12:36] Ars
    H-Hey! Rietz?!
[12:37] Egg Seller
    What the hell are you—
[12:38] Rietz
    Listen to me.
[12:40] Rietz
    Trade with the northern continent
    was frozen last year.
[12:43] Rietz
    The only way to import goods
    would be smuggling.
[12:46] Rietz
    Plus, dragon eggs won't hatch unless
    stored at high temperatures,
[12:50] Rietz
    and the spots on these are
    far darker and larger
[12:54] Rietz
    than what I've seen in reference books.
[12:56] Rietz
    Moreover, no mere stall could have such
    a large collection of rare dragon eggs.
[13:02] Rietz
    These are giant lizard eggs
    from the Ansel region.
[13:05] Egg Seller
    Th-That's not—
[13:06] Rietz
    Quiet!
[13:08] Rietz
    The price for humiliating Lord Ars is death.
[13:11] Egg Seller
    This guy's crazy!
[13:13] Ars
    I get it! I won't buy them!
[13:15] Ars
    Please, just don't hurt him!
[13:17] Ars
    It's my own fault for not knowing better!
[13:24] Rietz
    Forgive me, my lord!
[13:26] Rietz
    I completely lost my head!
[13:27] Rietz
    I shall accept any punishment!
[13:29] Ars
    No, no! I really appreciate
    you saving me back there!
[13:32] Ars
    Is he gonna act this way
    every time I get hoodwinked?
[13:35] Ars
    I'd better wise up before
    I get someone killed...
[13:38] Ars
    Let's continue our search, okay?
[13:41] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[13:41] Rietz
    All right.
[13:43] Ars
    Gotta study harder.
[13:46] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[13:51] Rietz
    Eat well, Lord Ars.
[13:57] Ars
    There's candy, too!
[14:04] Ars
    One, please!
[14:09] Rietz
    Lord Ars!
[14:10] Ars
    That startled me.
    They were sure in a hurry, huh?
[14:13] Rietz
    That person stole your purse!
[14:16] Ars
    Wh-What are we going to do, Rietz?!
[14:19] Rietz
    I'll catch them. Hold on!
[14:25] Ars
    Th-They're so fast!
[14:28] Woman
    Hey!
[14:49] Punk A
    Takes guts for garbage like you
    to try to give us the slip.
[14:54] Punk A
    Little brat. You really wasted our time.
[14:58] Ars
    Stop that!
[15:00] Ars
    You can't just hit a poor girl
    like that. It's not right!
[15:03] Punk A
    What was that, brat?!
[15:08] Rietz
    Keep your filthy hands off of Lord Ars.
[15:11] Punk A
    The hell did you say?!
[15:26] Rietz
    Well, that was sad.
[15:28] Ars
    Rietz, you're so cool!
[15:28] Ars
    Damn it...
[15:30] Punk A
    This ain't over.
[15:36] Ars
    Are you all right?
[15:40] sign
    Leadership 65/92 Prowess 93/114
    Aerial: D Archer: D Infantry: D
    Builder: D Smith: D Diplomacy 31/40
[15:44] sign
    Mage: S
[15:47] Ars
    S-tier aptitude as a mage?!
[15:49] Ars
    And on top of that...
[15:51] sign
    Leadership 65/92
[15:51] Ars
    Leadership of 92?
[15:53] sign
    Prowess 116
[15:53] Ars
    Prowess of 116?!
[15:55] sign
    Charlotte Wraith 11 Female
[15:55] sign
    Aerial: D
    Builder: D
    Strategist: D
[15:55] sign
    Archer: D
    Smith: D
    Diplomacy 31/40
[15:55] Ars
    Her numbers are amazing!
[15:57] Ars
    Even as an adolescent,
    her Prowess rivals my father's...
[16:02] Ars
    But in spite of that,
    her other aptitudes are D,
[16:03] sign
    Mage: S
[16:06] Ars
    so she probably won't be great at
    combat where magic's not concerned.
[16:09] Rietz
    Still, this must mean she already
    has incredible magic power!
[16:17] Rietz
    Lord Ars's purse. Please return it at once.
[16:24] Ars
    Wait! Would you be willing
    to become my retainer?!
[16:28] Rietz
    L-Lord Ars?
[16:30] Rietz
    What are you talking about? She's a thief!
[16:33] Ars
    Rietz, she has incredible talent for magic!
[16:36] Ars
    I've never seen someone with such potential!
[16:39] Charlotte
    What? Don't be ridiculous.
[16:41] Charlotte
    I'd rather die than serve a child like you.
[16:47] Ars
    B-But why?
[16:49] Charlotte
    There are some things I just can't stand.
[16:52] Ars
    Y-You have an amazing talent for magic.
[16:55] Ars
    Is there any way I can
    convince you to join us?
[16:58] Charlotte
    Magic?
[16:59] Charlotte
    I've never used magic.
[17:01] Ars
    That's okay! I can just tell!
[17:04] Ars
    And, um...
[17:06] Ars
    If you're stealing purses, that means
    you've had a pretty hard life, right?
[17:12] Ars
    As my retainer, you'd have a salary
    and meals provided!
[17:16] Ars
    It would be a much better life!
[17:19] Ars
    So please—
[17:20] Charlotte
    You sound just like the
    spoiled noble brat you are.
[17:24] Charlotte
    What gives you nobles the right
    to look down on everyone else?
[17:31] Charlotte
    You live in the lap of luxury, so certain
    that you deserve your privileged status.
[17:37] Charlotte
    What have you ever even done?
[17:40] Charlotte
    Weren't you just dealt a lucky hand at birth?
[17:42] Charlotte
    Yet you act like we're so far beneath you...
[17:46] Charlotte
    I have no interest in becoming a
    tool to protect your lavish lifestyle.
[17:50] Ars
    I'm not like those people!
[17:51] Ars
    I want to create a town someday where
    people like you can live stable lives!
[17:56] Ars
    That's why I need your help!
[17:59] Charlotte
    "Someday"?
[18:01] Charlotte
    When's this "someday" coming?
[18:03] Charlotte
    You've always lived the high life,
    so you may not understand,
[18:07] Charlotte
    but people like us spend our days
    in these alleys, sweltering, freezing,
[18:12] Charlotte
    never knowing where our
    next meal is coming from.
[18:15] Charlotte
    We can't wait for "someday."
[18:18] Charlotte
    Be your retainer?
[18:20] Charlotte
    So you can show everyone what
    a great, kind person you are?
[18:23] Charlotte
    How stupid do you think I am?
[18:25] Charlotte
    I'm not here to help you
    feel better about yourself.
[18:30] Rietz
    I understand that you're suffering.
[18:32] Ars
    Rietz...
[18:33] Rietz
    But I still can't approve of theft.
[18:37] Rietz
    Return Lord Ars's purse.
[18:41] Charlotte
    Well, you did save me and all.
[18:43] Charlotte
    I don't want to owe you.
[18:48] Ars
    Um...
[18:49] Ars
    Just who were those people?
[18:55] Charlotte
    A slave trader's lackeys.
[18:57] Charlotte
    I got caught sneaking into a noble's larder
[19:00] Charlotte
    and was sold off to a slave trader.
[19:03] Charlotte
    I managed to give him the slip,
     but then his dumb lackeys came after me.
[19:07] Charlotte
    I'm sure they thought I'd fetch a high price.
[19:11] Charlotte
    I mean, I'm pretty good-looking, right?
[19:16] Ars
    But...
[19:17] Ars
    If you got away, why are you still in this town?
[19:20] Ars
    Shouldn't you try to get farther away?
[19:22] Charlotte
    I can't do that.
[19:24] Ars
    Why not?
[19:25] Orphans
    Charlotte!
[19:26] Charlotte
    Hey, you guys...
[19:26] Orphan A
    Where'd you go?
[19:27] Orphan A
    You were gone for two days! We were worried!
[19:27] Orphan A
    We're hungry!
[19:29] Orphan B
    I missed you!
[19:31] Orphan C
    I'm hungry! I wanna eat!
[19:32] Rietz
    Wh-Who are these children?
[19:34] Charlotte
    They're like me.
    Orphans with no family to turn to,
[19:37] Charlotte
    scraping together a living on the streets.
[19:41] Charlotte
    I can't just run off and leave them behind.
[19:49] Ars
    All right. I won't try to recruit you.
[19:53] Ars
    Rietz, my purse.
[19:55] Rietz
    Lord Ars...
[19:57] Ars
    Please, take it.
[20:01] Charlotte
    Still trying to play the good guy?
[20:03] Charlotte
    You offered it willingly, okay?
    Don't expect anything in return.
[20:07] Ars
    I won't.
[20:11] Charlotte
    Weirdo.
[20:18] Rietz
    Lord Ars...
[20:21] Ars
    I can't take her away from this.
[20:36] Rietz
    Lord Ars.
[20:38] Rietz
    Even in the summer,
    it gets cold here at night.
[20:40] Rietz
    You should come inside.
[20:42] Ars
    Okay.
[20:48] Rietz
    I was in a situation similar to hers.
[20:51] Rietz
    I understand how she feels.
[20:54] Rietz
    This world isn't kind
    to people on the bottom.
[20:58] Rietz
    She's probably faced terrible treatment
    at the hands of nobles in the past.
[21:03] Rietz
    That's why she sees them all as bad people.
[21:08] Rietz
    But you aren't like that.
[21:10] Rietz
    I know that better than anyone.
[21:14] Ars
    At some point, I started taking my
    privileged lifestyle for granted.
[21:19] Ars
    It's no wonder she'd be angry with me.
[21:23] Ars
    I really do want to make a better city,
[21:27] Ars
    but maybe I didn't think it through.
[21:30] Ars
    She was right to say what she did.
[21:34] Rietz
    Lord Ars...
[21:37] Orphans
    Charlotte?
[21:39] Orphan A
    Charlotte!
[21:40] Ars
    Is that...
[21:43] Ars
    What's going on?
[21:45] Orphan C
    You're that guy from before.
[21:46] Orphan C
    Charlotte...
[21:48] Orphan C
    They got Charlotte!
[23:25] Ars
    What do we do?
[23:26] Ars
    Charlotte's in real trouble!
[23:29] Rietz
    Don't worry.
[23:30] Rietz
    I know you'll be able to help her, Lord Ars.
[23:32] Ars
    Yes...
[23:33] Ars
    Let's get to Charlotte at once, Rietz!
[23:36] Rietz
    My lord!
[23:37] sign
    Next Time
    Answer
[23:37] Ars
    Next time: "Answer."

Season 1

E3 - Answer

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[00:01] Ars
    Leadership.
[00:01] sign
    Leadership
[00:05] Ars
    Prowess.
[00:05] sign
    Prowess
[00:08] Ars
    Ingenuity.
[00:09] sign
    Ingenuity
[00:12] Ars
    Diplomacy.
[00:13] sign
    Diplomacy
[00:17] sign
    Ambition
[00:17] Ars
    And...
[00:18] Ars
    Ambition.
[00:20] sign
    Prowess Leadership Aerial Naval
     Infantry
    Cavalry Prowess Archer
    Ingenuity
[00:20] Ars
    I can perceive people's natural
    talents in the form of stats
[00:25] Ars
    with a skill called "Appraisal."
[00:27] Ars
    My father, Raven,
    taught me that the ability to see
[00:30] Ars
    the talents of others is important for a lord.
[00:34] Ars
    I'll have to use it to survive
    the age of war ahead of us.
[00:41] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World

[02:02] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:11] sign
    Castle Town, Canarre
[02:21] Charlotte
    When was the last time I cried?
[02:33] Girl
    It's so cute!
[02:36] Charlotte
    Was it when I realized I didn't have parents?
[02:46] (Flashback) Merchant
    The price of flour's gone up again.
[02:48] (Flashback) Merchant
    Oh?
[02:54] (Flashback) Charlotte
    Could I...
[02:55] (Flashback) Merchant
    Out of my way!
[03:02] Charlotte
    When I realized I'd always be
    considered less than human?
[03:14] Charlotte
    I don't remember anymore.
[03:20] Charlotte
    Why did I have to be born?
[03:33] sign
    Episode 3 Answer
[03:35] Punk A
    You like making our jobs harder, huh?
[03:38] Punk B
    Take that! And that!
[03:43] Punk A
    There!
[03:45] Punk A
    Shitty little brat.
[03:47] Punk A
    Still can't get her to cry.
[03:50] Punk B
    Boring.
[03:55] Albert
    Hey.
[03:55] Albert
    How many times do I have to tell you?
[03:58] Albert
    She's got a buyer. Lay off the face.
[04:02] Albert
    I'd rather not get on that pervert's bad side.
[04:06] Punk B
    Yeah, got it.
[04:09] Punk A
    Hey, hey. She's got a purse on her.
[04:12] Punk A
    Sticky-fingered little lass.
[04:14] Punk A
    Whoa, this thing's loaded!
[04:18] Punk A
    You little...
[04:19] Punk A
    Get over yourself!
[04:21] Punk A
    Dumbass.
[04:22] Punk A
    Get it through your damn skull.
[04:24] Punk A
    You're not getting away from us!
[04:31] Albert
    Even if you escape, what good would it do?
[04:34] Albert
    You'd just be going back to a life of misery.
[04:38] Albert
    Your life's over. Accept it.
[04:41] Albert
    The only ones to blame are
    the parents who abandoned you.
[04:48] Punk A
    What the...
[04:49] Punk B
    Wh-Who's there?!
[04:51] Punk A
    You're that guy—
[05:00] Albert
    Hold it.
[05:03] Ars
    Are you all right?
[05:05] Charlotte
    What are you doing here?
[05:07] Albert
    Come on, now. What's wrong with you people?
[05:10] Albert
    You've got some nerve busting
    down a man's door, kiddo.
[05:16] Ars
    Albert Carnier.
[05:18] Ars
    Are you the slave trader?
[05:20] Albert
    How's this kid know my name?
[05:23] Albert
    That outfit... He's a noble?
[05:26] Albert
    What if I am, sir?
[05:28] Ars
    Release this girl at once.
[05:30] Albert
    I'm afraid I don't follow, young man.
[05:34] Albert
    She's a slave. She's merchandise.
[05:37] Albert
    You nobles are the ones always buying
    them in secret. Surely you understand.
[05:42] Ars
    I do not.
[05:43] Charlotte
    Are you stupid?!
[05:45] Charlotte
    Keep out of this!
[05:47] Charlotte
    You don't even know me.
[05:53] Ars
    It's been on my mind since I first met you.
[05:56] Ars
    Why do your eyes look so empty?
[06:01] Ars
    I've been wondering all this time,
    and I finally realized...
[06:05] sign
    Leadership 65/92 Prowess 93/114
    Aerial: D Archer: D Infantry: D
    Builder: D Smith: D Diplomacy 31/40
[06:09] sign
    Mage: S
[06:14] sign
    Ambition 1/1
[06:15] Ars
    Your ambition is only 1.
[06:19] Albert
    Huh? "Ambition"?
[06:21] Ars
    It's 1!
[06:22] Albert
    What are you talking about?
[06:24] Ars
    Ambition refers to someone's
    personal hopes for themselves.
[06:29] Ars
    It can occasionally lead to them
    being betrayed or threatened.
[06:33] Ars
    But...
[06:34] Ars
    It also represents a desire
     to improve, tenacity,
[06:37] Ars
    and hope for the future!
[06:41] Ars
    And hers is just 1.
[06:44] Ars
    She's given up on her future.
[06:46] Ars
    Can you imagine anything sadder than that?
[06:50] Albert
    Her future?
[06:53] Albert
    That's because she's a slave, young man!
[06:55] Albert
    What would a slave do with a future?
[06:58] Ars
    What are you laughing about?!
[07:00] Ars
    It's an adult's job to protect
    the future of children.
[07:04] Ars
    How can you steal hers away
     and laugh about it?!
[07:07] Ars
    It should be up to her to
    decide what she becomes!
[07:10] Ars
    Not you people!
[07:17] Charlotte
    When was the last time I cried?
[07:20] Charlotte
    I don't remember anymore.
[07:22] Charlotte
    Crying doesn't get you anything.
[07:25] Charlotte
    It doesn't help you survive.
[07:29] Charlotte
    I gave up on dreams first.
[07:32] Charlotte
    Because our destinies are decided
    the moment we're born.
[07:44] Charlotte
    Disgusted glares, verbal and physical abuse...
[07:47] Charlotte
    Closing off my heart kept
    them from hurting me.
[07:51] (Flashback) Man
    Hey!
[07:53] Charlotte
    Tears are for the weak.
[07:55] Charlotte
    And weakness means death.
[07:57] Charlotte
    I decided I'd focus solely
    on being strong and surviving.
[08:03] Charlotte
    So...
[08:05] Charlotte
    Why am I crying now?
[08:09] Punk D
    I don't like this brat's tone.
[08:13] Albert
    Enough.
[08:15] Albert
    Even if he's a child, he is a noble.
[08:17] Albert
    So I've been more than considerate...
[08:19] Albert
    But I'm quite done with this little farce.
[08:23] Charlotte
    Hurry up and get out of here!
[08:25] Ars
    It's all right. Just hold on a little longer.
[08:28] Charlotte
    Hey!
[08:29] Ars
    Rietz, can you handle this?
[08:32] Rietz
    Of course, my lord.
[08:34] Punk E
    Hey, what're you smiling about?
[08:36] Punk E
    Guess you don't understand
     the trouble you're in—
[08:45] Rietz
    Do you people realize what you've done?
[08:50] Rietz
    The price for angering Lord Ars...
[08:56] Rietz
    is death!
[09:00] Punk F
    It's just one guy! Surround him!
[09:18] Albert
    Hey!
[09:19] Mage A
    Forma...
[09:21] Mage B
    F-Forma...
[09:22] Mages
    Igni Exore!
[09:34] Punk F
    H-He's a monster...
[09:38] Rietz
    Are we done here?
[09:40] Charlotte
    What the heck? He's way too strong!
[09:43] Albert
    Damn it...
[09:44] Albert
    You leave me no choice!
[09:45] Albert
    Get down here!
[09:52] Big Man
    What a ruckus.
[09:54] Big Man
    Can't even enjoy my booze.
[09:57] Charlotte
    H-He's huge!
[09:59] Albert
    He was an infantry captain
     in the Canarre Army.
[10:03] Albert
    Though they kicked him out for bad behavior.
[10:06] Big Man
    Albert.
[10:08] Big Man
    I'm out of booze.
[10:09] Big Man
    Get me more.
[10:11] Albert
    Do your job and you can
    have as much as you want.
[10:14] Charlotte
    Hey, that guy's bad news.
[10:18] Charlotte
    Hey!
[10:19] Ars
    No need to worry.
[10:21] Big Man
    What, the other guys lost to this kid?
[10:23] Big Man
    Pathetic.
[10:25] Rietz
    You can sneer at them if you
    make it out of this, pig.
[10:30] Big Man
    I'll tear your head off.
[10:38] Rietz
    Too slow.
[10:42] Big Man
    You—
[10:45] Ars
    Rietz's talents are on another level.
[10:58] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[10:58] Charlotte
    Who are these people?
[11:03] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[11:04] Charlotte
    Who are these people?
[11:07] Albert
    It can't be...
[11:09] Albert
    D-Do you people realize what you've done?
[11:12] Albert
    The headman of Canarre District
    approves of the slave trade!
[11:18] Ars
    I'm aware of that. That's why...
[11:21] Ars
    I'm going to pay.
[11:22] Ars
    I'm going to buy her.
[11:26] Albert
    Don't be ridiculous!
[11:27] Albert
    That won't be the end of this.
[11:29] Rietz
    Mr. Albert.
[11:32] Rietz
    The slave trade is built on trust.
[11:35] Rietz
    You know that better than anyone, don't you?
[11:37] Albert
    Wh-What are you getting at?
[11:39] Rietz
    We're fully capable of taking her
    with us regardless of what you do.
[11:43] Rietz
    But that would ruin your reputation.
[11:47] Rietz
    You'll have allowed a slave
    with a buyer to be stolen.
[11:52] Rietz
    Wouldn't you prefer the pretext that someone
    came along offering a better price?
[11:58] Rietz
    If you refuse to accept our offer,
[12:01] Rietz
    we'll be forced to do what's necessary
    to ensure her safety.
[12:07] Albert
    Fine. Take her.
[12:11] Rietz
    I'm so glad you're willing to be reasonable.
[12:13] Rietz
    We'll throw in a little extra.
[12:16] Ars
    Rietz!
[12:17] Ars
    Thank you so much!
[12:19] Ars
    It all worked out just like you said it would.
[12:22] Rietz
    I'm honored to be of service.
[12:26] Ars
    It's morning already.
[12:29] Ars
    Let's get you home. Your friends are waiting.
[12:35] Charlotte
    Sure...
[12:47] Ars
    Charlotte?
[12:51] Charlotte
    There's a place I want to go first.
[13:01] Ars
    W-We're not there yet?
[13:03] Ars
    I... I can't take any more...
[13:15] Charlotte
    This is it.
[13:34] Charlotte
    Pretty cool, right?
[13:36] Charlotte
    It's my secret spot.
[13:38] Charlotte
    When I look at it from up here,
[13:40] Charlotte
    all the problems I face in
    that town seem so small.
[13:45] Charlotte
    That's why I come here and just
    take in the view from time to time.
[13:52] Charlotte
    I really like this place.
[13:56] Ars
    Why share it with me?
[14:01] Charlotte
    I've started wondering something.
[14:06] Charlotte
    You said you wanted to build a town where
    even people like me can live stable lives.
[14:13] Charlotte
    Why is that?
[14:18] Ars
    I...
[14:20] Ars
    I like children.
[14:24] Charlotte
    Aren't you a child?
[14:25] Ars
    W-Well, yes, but...
[14:33] Ars
    When you're feeling tired or run-down,
[14:37] Ars
    a child's smile can lift you right up.
[14:41] Ars
    I think it's because a child's
    smile is so full of hope.
[15:02] Sword Child
    Lemme think...
[15:05] Sword Child
    I wanna be a hero!
[15:06] Flower Child
    I wanna be a florist!
[15:08] Bow Child
    I wanna be a hunter!
[15:11] Ars
    Having hope means being excited
    for what the future may bring.
[15:17] Ars
    I believe that excitement holds great power.
[15:21] Ars
    And just like they lifted my spirits,
    I think their smiles are infectious.
[15:24] Ars
    They can get adults
    excited for the future, too.
[15:27] Ars
    "I want to live a better life."
[15:29] Ars
    "I want to try something totally new."
[15:32] Ars
    I think that enthusiasm is what
    makes a city a better place.
[15:41] Ars
    That's part of why I want to make a place
    where children can always have hope.
[15:47] Ars
    I think that's an adult's job.
[15:49] Ars
    It's the responsibility of
    someone who runs a city.
[15:52] Ars
    That's why I want to build a town where
    you can live hopeful, stable lives.
[16:05] Ars
    S-Sorry to sound like I'm lecturing you!
[16:08] Ars
    I just want everyone to
    be friends and have fun!
[16:11] Charlotte
    I'll go.
[16:14] Charlotte
    I'll be your retainer.
[16:16] Ars
    What? But what about those kids?
[16:19] Charlotte
    They're the reason.
[16:22] Charlotte
    I want them to have the kind of
    future you're talking about, too.
[16:28] Rietz
    First, let's confirm your talent.
[16:31] Ars
    Where'd you get that magic thingy?
[16:33] Rietz
    I found it on the floor of
    the house we were visiting,
[16:36] Rietz
    so I borrowed it.
[16:41] Rietz
    See if you can use magic.
[16:43] Ars
    Rietz...
[16:44] Rietz
    It's not that I doubt you, Lord Ars.
[16:47] Rietz
    But I want to see for myself
    if you truly have talent.
[16:52] Rietz
    I want to regard you as my comrade
    after seeing what you can do.
[16:55] Charlotte
    I guess that makes sense.
[16:57] Charlotte
    But this is seriously my first time, okay?
[17:00] Charlotte
    I don't even know how
    to cast spells and stuff.
[17:04] Rietz
    I'll teach you.
[17:06] Rietz
    First, take this...
[17:07] Ars
    I don't know a lot about magic, either.
[17:11] Ars
    I've never seen anyone
    with an S-rank aptitude for it.
[17:14] Ars
    I wonder how much power she really has...
[17:17] Rietz
    Lord Ars, she's about to begin.
[17:26] Charlotte
    Forma...
[17:29] Charlotte
    Igni Erupt.
[18:10] Charlotte
    Pretty good, eh?
[18:13] Ars
    A-Amazing!
[18:16] Ars
    You saw that, right, Rietz?!
[18:17] Rietz
    I-I am obliged to acknowledge your talents.
[18:22] Charlotte
    Can I ask just one question?
[18:23] Charlotte
    Being your retainer means I get
    food and a place to stay, right?
[18:27] Ars
    Yes!
[18:28] Ars
    You'll also get a monthly salary,
    though it won't be much.
[18:31] Charlotte
    Yeah?
[18:32] Charlotte
    Could you send all of it
    to help out those children?
[18:37] Charlotte
    They're gonna have trouble
    getting by without me.
[18:40] Charlotte
    All I need is food and a place to live.
[18:43] Ars
    All right, I will. You have my word.
[18:47] Ars
    And if I can say one thing...
[18:50] Ars
    I can't wait to see your future!
[19:00] Charlotte
    I'll do all I can to make
    your dream come true...
[19:04] Charlotte
    Lord Ars.
[19:09] Ars
    Stop that! You don't have to be so formal!
[19:11] Charlotte
    Yeah?
[19:12] Charlotte
    Then I'll just be my usual self.
[19:14] Charlotte
    I'm not good with the fancy talk anyway,
[19:17] Charlotte
    and I am older than you.
[19:19] Ars
    Great!
[19:20] Ars
    Well, we've done what we came here for,
[19:23] Ars
    so let's head home.
[19:24] Ars
    Both Rietz and I are out of money, anyway.
[19:29] Ars
    What's wrong?
[19:31] Charlotte
    Um...
[19:34] Charlotte
    Sorry I took your money.
[19:36] Charlotte
    And thanks for saving me.
[19:40] Ars
    Don't mention it.
[19:42] Ars
    Boy, all that talking made me hungry!
[19:45] Ars
    But I'll just have to deal until I'm home.
[19:48] Charlotte
    My future, huh?
[19:50] Charlotte
    Never thought I'd be playing retainer
    to someone younger than me.
[19:56] Charlotte
    His future's the one I really wanna see.
[20:02] Rietz
    Yes, indeed.
[20:09] Ars
    Rietz and now Charlotte...
[20:11] Ars
    I've found two dependable allies.
[20:15] Ars
    House Louvent is undoubtedly
    more powerful now,
[20:19] Ars
    but to be honest,
    I'm feeling a lot of pressure.
[20:23] Ars
    I'm surrounded by all these amazing people,
[20:26] Ars
    but as their leader,
    I'm completely ordinary.
[20:33] Ars
    Can I really do this?
[20:36] Ars
    If I screw up, will I be
    betraying their hopes for me?
[20:42] Ars
    Still, I made a promise.
[20:45] Ars
    I'll do all I can to build a great town!
[20:57] Rietz
    You'll have to start by learning
    basic manners and speech, I suppose.
[21:03] Charlotte
    Sounds boring. And impossible.
[21:04] Rietz
    Don't say it's impossible.
[21:07] Rietz
    You'll need to learn if you're
    to accompany Lord Ars at meals.
[21:11] Rietz
    If your deportment ends up
    disgracing the Louvent name...
[21:12] Charlotte
    Sheesh, I'm tired.
[21:15] Charlotte
    I'm taking a nap, Ars.
[21:16] Rietz
    That's Lord Ars!
[21:19] Ars
    L-Let's all do our best.
[21:26] Raven
    Unacceptable.
[21:27] Raven
    The battlefield is too dangerous for a woman.
[21:30] Ars
    Charlotte.
[21:32] Ars
    Show Father what you can do.
[21:37] Charlotte
    Forma Igni Erupt.
[21:44] Raven
    Glad to have you.
[21:46] Charlotte
    Uh...
[21:47] Charlotte
    Right.
[23:25] Ars
    Will Charlotte really fit in at our house?
[23:28] Rietz
    I'm more worried she'll
    make trouble for others.
[23:31] Ars
    At least the mansion's nice and lively now!
[23:33] Rietz
    And as the days go by, I think
    we'll find a new talented ally!
[23:36] sign
    Next Time
    Where Talent Dwells
[23:37] Ars
    Next time: "Where Talent Dwells."

Season 1

E4 - Where Talent Dwells

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[00:00] sign
    Year 206 of the Summerforth Calendar
[00:01] Ars
    Welcome back, Father!
[00:03] sign
    Raven Louvent
[00:03] Raven
    It's good to be home, Ars.
[00:05] Ars
    I'm so glad to see you return safely.
[00:09] Ars
    Our domain, Lamberg, lies in Canarre District.
[00:12] Ars
    We've been dealing with land disputes
    with the Province of Seitz.
[00:12] sign
    Province of Seitz
[00:12] sign
    Province of Missian
[00:12] sign
    Canarre District
[00:15] Ars
    Father has been dispatched
    there several times.
[00:18] Ars
    Fortunately, spirits here remain high.
[00:23] Ars
    How did the battle go this time?
[00:25] Raven
    It was a great victory.
[00:27] Raven
    Of course, the star was
    once again the young lady.
[00:31] Ars
    It's been three years
    since Charlotte joined us.
[00:33] sign
    Charlotte Wraith
[00:35] Charlotte
    Good to be back, Ars.
[00:37] Ars
    Welcome home, Charlotte!
[00:39] Ars
    Charlotte appeared like a
    comet on the battlefield
[00:42] Ars
    and soon became the most
    feared mage around.
[00:48] Ars
    She was given the title
    "Louvent's Lady of Flames."
[00:52] sign
    Prowess 101/116
    Leadership 73/92
[00:52] sign
    Charlotte Wraith 14 Female
[00:52] Ars
    Thanks to her, our mage corps
    is now the pride of House Louvent
[00:57] Ars
    right alongside my father's infantry corps.
[01:00] Ars
    I never dreamed the addition of one great
    talent could change things this much!
[01:06] Ars
    I'm realizing all over again
    just how important skill is.
[01:09] Sofia
    See that, Kreiz, Wren?
[01:11] Sofia
    Your father has returned.
[01:14] Ars
    And there's one other bit of good news!
[01:17] Ars
    I now have a little brother and sister—twins!
[01:21] Raven
    Every time I come home,
    they've changed a bit more.
[01:23] Sofia
    Yes. But they look so much like Ars!
[01:26] sign
    Leadership 1/82 Prowess 1/89 Ingenuity 1/33
    Diplomacy 1/21 Ambition 77
    
    Infantry: S Cavalry: B Archer: A
    Mage: C Builder: D Smith: D
    Naval: D Aerial: D Strategist: D
[01:26] sign
    Kreiz Louvent 0 Male
[01:27] Ars
    I expect them both to be crucial
    to House Louvent's future.
[01:29] sign
    Leadership 1/22 Prowess 1/22 Ingenuity 1/91
    Diplomacy 1/85 Ambition 33
    
    Infantry: D Cavalry: D Archer: D
    Mage: D Builder: C Smith: B
    Naval: C Aerial: B Strategist: A
[01:29] sign
    Wren Louvent 0 Female
[01:32] Rietz
    Lord Ars, excellent news!
[01:34] Rietz
    We may have found some new talent.
[01:37] Ars
    What? Really?!
[01:38] Rietz
    Yes! It appears a family of
    hunters has moved to Lamberg.
[01:43] Rietz
    Two of the brothers
    are quite tall and strong.
[01:47] Rietz
    People are singing their praises.
[01:50] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[03:11] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[03:20] sign
    Episode 4 Where Talent Dwells
[03:20] Ars
    We're off!
[03:22] Ars
    Good to see you again, Macaroni!
[03:24] Rietz
    I'm told the family lives
    in the woods outside town.
[03:27] Charlotte
    Ars!
[03:28] Charlotte
    You heading out somewhere?
[03:31] Ars
    Charlotte!
[03:32] Ars
    Some excellent prospects
    have moved into the forest,
[03:35] Ars
    so we're going to meet them!
[03:38] Charlotte
    I'll come along as your escort.
[03:40] Charlotte
    I'm off duty today.
[03:44] Ars
    I said we could all go together...
[03:47] Ars
    But I wasn't expecting this.
[03:49] Charlotte
    Can't we go any faster?
[03:52] Rietz
    It's your own fault that you can't ride.
[03:54] Rietz
    You're weighing us down.
[03:56] Charlotte
    That's not true!
[03:58] Charlotte
    Me and Ars combined don't weigh
    what a single adult would!
[04:01] Charlotte
    Maybe you should get off and run.
[04:03] Rietz
    You get off. You're the one who
    insisted on coming. Shameless girl.
[04:07] Charlotte
    I'm escorting Ars.
[04:09] Rietz
    I told you I could handle that myself.
[04:11] Charlotte
    I'm way better suited to protecting him!
[04:13] Charlotte
    Unlike you, I have real
    battle accomplishments.
[04:15] Rietz
    I've been fighting on battlefields
    since I was younger than you are.
[04:19] Rietz
    I'd be more than your match out there.
[04:22] Rietz
    I will protect Lord Ars.
[04:23] Charlotte
    No, I'll protect him.
[04:25] Ars
    Why is looking for new comrades
    breaking up the ones I already have?
[04:38] Marcus
    That puts me back in the lead!
[04:40] Gatos
    Nice work. Now it's my turn!
[04:43] Rietz
    They appear to be hunters.
[04:46] Gatos
    People?!
[04:47] Gatos
    I'm sorry! We didn't see you!
[04:48] Gatos
    Are you all right?
[04:50] Rietz
    We're fine.
[04:53] Rietz
    Hey, could they be...
[04:53] sign
    Gatos Kisha 12 Male
    
    Prowess 67/77
    
    Infantry: A Cavalry: C
[04:53] sign
    Marcus Kisha 11 Male
    
    Prowess 65/75
    
    Infantry: C Cavalry: D Archer: A
[04:56] Rietz
    I knew it! The brothers we heard about.
[04:58] Rietz
    And they have Prowess stats
    of 67 and 65? Nice numbers!
[05:03] Rietz
    As for aptitude, Gatos has
    A-rank potential for infantry,
[05:06] Rietz
    and Marcus is A-ranked for archery.
[05:09] Gatos
    Er... what brings you to this forest?
[05:13] Ars
    I have a request to make of you!
[05:21] Greg
    You came all the way out here,
     and this is all I have to offer...
[05:26] Greg
    I'm so sorry!
[05:27] Ars
    N-No, we're the ones who dropped in on you...
[05:33] Charlotte
    That's good stuff! What kind of meat is this?
[05:36] Gatos
    It's the suw we caught earlier.
[05:38] Gatos
    They're fast little guys,
    so they're difficult to hunt,
[05:42] Gatos
    but they're absolutely delicious.
[05:44] Charlotte
    So good!
[05:46] Rietz
    Show some decorum.
[05:48] Rietz
    Don't you have any shame as an escort?
[05:51] Greg
    So, well... what business does the son
    of His Lordship have with us?
[05:58] Ars
    We'd like to have Gatos and Marcus
    serve as soldiers for House Louvent.
[06:04] Greg
    You mean it?!
[06:06] Ars
    Yes! They clearly both have talent.
[06:09] Rietz
    Lord Ars has an impeccable eye for people.
[06:12] Greg
    Isn't that wonderful, my boys?
[06:14] Greg
    You've always said you wanted to
    make names for yourselves as soldiers!
[06:18] Gatos
    Yes!
[06:19] Marcus
    We'll do our best!
[06:21] Greg
    That's the son of His Lordship for you!
[06:24] Greg
    You're so much more mature than my Rosell,
[06:28] Greg
    even though you're not much older.
[06:30] Ars
    Rosell? You have another son?
[06:34] Greg
    Yes.
[06:35] Greg
    Though he's rather inept by comparison...
[06:38] Ars
    Oh, really? Where is he now?
[06:41] Greg
    Now that you mention it...
[06:43] Charlotte
    That him?
[06:45] Greg
    Rosell! Don't just sneak in
     without saying hello!
[06:48] Greg
    This is the son of the ruling lord!
[06:50] Greg
    Greet him properly!
[06:54] Rosell
    U-Um...
[06:56] Reitz
    His hair's a different color
    than his brothers'.
[06:59] Charlotte
    Sure is.
[07:03] sign
    Leadership 35/88 Ingenuity 45/109 Diplomacy 32/95
[07:03] sign
    Rosell Kischa 5 Male
[07:06] sign
    Infantry: D Cavalry: D Archer: C
    Mage: C Builder: A Smith: A
    Naval: C Aerial: A Strategist: S
[07:07] sign
    Ingenuity 45/109
[07:11] Charlotte
    Hey, gross.
[07:12] Rietz
    Lord Ars!
[07:13] Rietz
    Are you all right?
[07:15] Ars
    The hell is with that Ingenuity stat?!
[07:17] Ars
    He's like Kuroda Kanbei reborn!
[07:19] Ars
    A max of 109?
[07:21] Ars
    He's a monster!
[07:22] Ars
    I doubt I'd find a higher stat in
    all the Summerforth Empire...
[07:27] Ars
    His current stats are low
    because he's only five years old,
[07:30] Ars
    but with proper training,
    he'd be a brilliant retainer for sure!
[07:34] Greg
    I'm terribly sorry.
[07:36] Greg
    Like I said, he's quite inept
    compared to his brothers...
[07:39] Ars
    Sir...
[07:40] Ars
    I dearly want him as a retainer, too!
[07:45] Greg
    N-No, you really shouldn't...
[07:48] Greg
    He'd only cause trouble for His Lordship.
[07:51] Ars
    Not at all!
[07:52] Ars
    Rosell, will you join us?!
[07:56] Rosell
    Me? A retainer?
[07:58] Ars
    Yes! I believe you have talent!
[08:01] Ars
    So will you come with me, Rosell?
[08:03] Rosell
    Me, a retainer?
[08:05] Rosell
    You mean... I have to fight?
[08:08] Rietz
    He'll have to do what we say once he's there!
[08:11] Charlotte
    That's right!
[08:13] Ars
    We'll suck your bones dry!
[08:15] Rosell
    Screw that! I'll die! No way!
[08:19] Greg
    Rosell! How dare you talk to him like—
[08:21] Rosell
    No!
[08:22] Greg
    Hey, you—
[08:24] Greg
    He shut himself up in his room again.
[08:27] Ars
    A-Another rejection...
[08:29] Rietz
    I can't help but feel like I've seen this before.
[08:34] Greg
    I'm so sorry, but I'm afraid
    he's unlikely to accept.
[08:38] Greg
    Compared to Gatos and Marcus,
    he's quite frail and timid.
[08:42] Greg
    His mother passed two years ago,
[08:45] Greg
    and he's been so withdrawn ever since.
[08:49] Greg
    By his age, the son of a hunter should be
    chopping wood and training with a bow,
[08:55] Greg
    but he'd struggle just to survive,
    much less go to war.
[08:59] Greg
    He would only cause trouble for His Lordship.
[09:02] Ars
    Sir, Rosell's talents aren't for
    being a soldier like his brothers.
[09:08] Ars
    They're talents of the mind—of a strategist.
[09:11] Greg
    A strategist?
[09:13] Greg
    Well, he has always been rather
    clever and well-spoken...
[09:17] Ars
    I believe his incredible intelligence
    will be vital to our cause.
[09:22] Greg
    Really?
[09:23] Ars
    I'm going to ask him again.
[09:25] Greg
    Wait—
[09:28] Ars
    Excuse me.
[09:32] Ars
    S-Sorry!
[09:33] Ars
    I didn't mean to startle you.
[09:36] Ars
    I wanted to apologize for what I said...
[09:40] Ars
    Do you like books?
[09:42] Rosell
    Y-Yeah.
[09:45] Rosell
    Though this is the only one we have...
[09:47] Rosell
    My mom read it to me all the time.
[09:51] Ars
    Really?
[09:54] Rosell
    I'm awful at everything...
[09:57] Rosell
    But when I'm reading, I can forget
    all the bad things around me.
[10:05] Ars
    Rosell...
[10:07] Ars
    Would you like to come visit our library?
[10:10] Rosell
    Are there... lots of books there?
[10:13] Ars
    Yep!
[10:14] Ars
    And you can take as many as you like.
[10:17] Rosell
    I know what you're after!
[10:18] Rosell
    Once I take the books, you're
    gonna force me to do what you say!
[10:22] Ars
    No, of course not!
[10:24] Ars
    I just thought you might enjoy it,
    since you love books so much.
[10:29] Rosell
    Well, if there's really no catch,
    then I guess I'll go.
[10:34] Ars
    Thank you!
[10:35] Rosell
    But my brothers have to come, too!
[10:37] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[10:37] Rosell
    If anything happens
    and I'm on my own, I'll die!
[10:42] ---
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[10:43] Rosell
    A ferocious beast! It's gonna eat me!
[10:46] Charlotte
    It's just a dog.
[10:48] Ars
    Welcome, everyone!
[10:49] Gatos
    Wow! This is way bigger than our house.
[10:53] Marcus
    Armor? Awesome!
[10:55] Ars
    She'll show you to the barracks,
     if you'd like.
[10:58] Ars
    This is the head of our mage corps!
[11:00] Charlotte
    Sheesh, do I have to?
[11:03] Gatos
    A girl runs your mage corps?!
[11:04] Marcus
    Cool! She's awesome!
[11:07] Charlotte
    You both show promise.
[11:09] Charlotte
    Very well, I'll lead you there!
[11:11] Both
    Great!
[11:12] Rosell
    You're leaving me here?! Come back!
[11:13] Ars
    Rosell, come join me in the library.
[11:20] Ars
    Incredible, right?
[11:22] Ars
    We have a copy of every book in Missian!
[11:31] Ars
    Go on. Read as much as you'd like.
[11:35] Ars
    I've got my daily lessons,
    so I'll leave you to it for a bit.
[11:38] Ars
    If you have any trouble, just ask Rietz!
[11:48] Ars
    Oh, crud!
[11:49] Ars
    I hope he hasn't left!
[11:52] Ars
    Rietz! Is Rosell still here?
[11:55] Rietz
    Lord Ars...
[11:57] Rietz
    He was so frantically reading
    as many books as possible,
[12:00] Rietz
    he tired himself out and fell asleep.
[12:03] Rietz
    When I taught him words he didn't know,
     he grasped them instantly,
[12:06] Rietz
    and was able to reason from there
    to deepen his understanding further.
[12:10] sign
    Ingenuity 46/109
[12:11] sign
    Ingenuity 48/109
[12:13] Ars
    His Ingenuity is shooting up!
[12:14] sign
    Ingenuity 56/109
[12:16] Ars
    In just a few hours?
[12:18] Ars
    He absorbs things so quickly...
[12:21] Gatos
    Excuse us.
[12:22] Gatos
    Rosell, it's time to go—
[12:26] Gatos
    Wow, he's asleep?
[12:29] Gatos
    Sheesh, the kid can't even read.
    What about this does he enjoy?
[12:33] Ars
    Wait a minute. He can't read?
[12:36] Gatos
    Yeah. Our late mother read to him,
[12:39] Gatos
    but hunters like us don't need to read,
[12:42] Gatos
    so we never learned.
[12:46] Rosell
    Huh?
[12:48] Rosell
    What are you guys doing here?
[12:50] Ars
    Rosell, how did you learn to read?
[12:55] Rosell
    Um...
[12:56] Rosell
    I remembered Mom reading
    to me when I was little,
[13:02] Rosell
    and I tried matching what she
    said to the words on the page.
[13:05] Rosell
    Eventually, I was able to read it.
[13:07] Gatos
    "Eventually"?
[13:09] Gatos
    You were only three back then.
[13:11] Rosell
    I remember most of what's
    happened since I was born.
[13:16] Ars
    He learned how to read on his own?
[13:19] Ars
    I can't let a talent like this go to waste...
[13:24] Ars
    Rosell's gifts are the real deal.
[13:27] Ars
    How can I explain that to the Kischas?
[13:31] Rietz
    If we could show Greg and Rosell that
    there are ways to hunt without a bow,
[13:38] Rietz
    it may give him confidence.
[13:41] Ars
    Without a bow?
[13:44] Gatos
    A trap?
[13:45] Ars
    Yes.
[13:46] Ars
    I know that archery is the primary
    hunting method in this area,
[13:49] Ars
    but hunting with traps is
    popular on other continents.
[13:53] Rosell
    I-I read about that in a book!
[13:55] Gatos
    But suws are fast and smart animals.
[13:59] Marcus
    If it's so easy to trap them,
    we're better off catching them ourselves.
[14:04] Ars
    Are you sure about that?
[14:08] Ars
    Rosell, strength and stamina
    aren't a person's only weapons.
[14:12] Ars
    Yours is your brain!
[14:15] Ars
    If you use that to create a trap,
    I'm sure your father will acknowledge you.
[14:19] Ars
    Do you want to try with me?
[14:22] Rosell
    B-But... there's no way I could...
[14:27] Gatos
    Give it a try, Rosell.
[14:28] Marcus
    We'll help you in any way we can.
[14:31] Marcus
    Give Pops and us the shock of our lives.
[14:34] Rosell
    Big Brother...
[14:36] Rosell
    I'll try it.
[14:38] Rosell
    I want to be useful to you all.
[14:45] Greg
    What is this?
[14:48] Marcus
    Pops!
[14:49] Marcus
    Look inside!
[14:54] Gatos
    Incredible, right?
[14:56] Gatos
    It's a trap Rosell made.
[14:59] Marcus
    Rosell.
[15:00] Rosell
    I've been thinking for a while...
[15:03] Rosell
    If my brothers ever got their
    wish to become soldiers,
[15:07] Rosell
    you'd have to do the hunting all on your own.
[15:11] Rosell
    So...
[15:14] Rosell
    I read that suws have a tendency
    to charge anything yellow.
[15:18] Rosell
    So I used a fence painted
    yellow to lure them in.
[15:23] Rosell
    It's a trap no human would fall for,
[15:25] Rosell
    but one anybody could use
    to easily trap suws.
[15:28] Gatos
    And that's not all!
[15:30] Gatos
    Look!
[15:32] Greg
    Herbs?
[15:33] Rosell
    I-I read that in a book, too.
[15:36] Rosell
    Baby suws and nursing mothers
     hate the smell of herbs.
[15:42] Rosell
    So I strung herbs around outside
    to keep mothers and babies out.
[15:47] Rosell
    And I made little exits the babies
    can use if they do get stuck inside.
[15:53] Rosell
    Suws reproduce quickly,
[15:55] Rosell
    but if you target the young,
    they'll die out eventually.
[15:58] Rosell
    I figured you'd prefer to focus on
    preserving the balance with nature, so...
[16:06] Rosell
    Sorry! I guess I was out of line...
[16:12] Marcus
    Isn't Rosell amazing?
[16:14] Marcus
    He made such a brilliant trap!
[16:17] Gatos
    You have to admit he's got talent.
[16:21] Greg
    Gatos, Marcus.
[16:23] Greg
    You're setting out tomorrow, right?
[16:26] Gatos
    Well, yeah.
[16:28] Gatos
    Take Rosell with you.
[16:31] Rosell
    Dad...
[16:33] Rosell
    W-Wait! I—
[16:34] Greg
    Rosell, leave home.
[16:38] Greg
    Lord Ars.
[16:39] Greg
    Please look after Rosell.
[16:42] Gatos
    Pops!
[16:43] Marcus
    Where's this coming from?
[16:44] Greg
    I'm begging you.
[16:54] Rosell
    I knew it. My dad hates me.
[16:58] Ars
    Wait! Where are you going?
[17:00] Rosell
    He told me to leave home.
[17:02] Rosell
    I can't stay with him anymore.
[17:06] Rosell
    I'll stay with you from now on, Lord Ars.
[17:10] Ars
    No. You need to return home for now.
[17:13] Rosell
    But...
[17:14] Ars
    I'm sure your father has his reasons.
[17:20] Rosell
    Mom started getting sick after I was born.
[17:27] Rosell
    Dad hates me because I'm the reason she died.
[17:34] Rosell
    Mom died because of me.
[17:37] Rosell
    That's what they all think.
[17:40] Rosell
    That's why I shut myself in my room
    on the anniversary of her death.
[17:44] Rosell
    I killed my mom. I can't help my family.
[17:47] Rosell
    I wish I just hadn't been born.
[17:53] Gatos
    Hush. You're gonna wake Rosell.
[17:56] Marcus
    Don't worry. He won't wake up.
[18:00] Gatos
    Pops, thank you for raising us till now.
[18:04] Marcus
    We're going to do you proud as soldiers.
[18:07] Greg
    Say that to the mother who gave birth to you.
[18:11] Trio
    To Mom!
[18:15] Gatos
    Hey, Pops, why'd you talk that way to Rosell?
[18:21] Gatos
    His trap was amazing, wasn't it?
[18:23] Gatos
    And he worked so hard to help you...
[18:25] Greg
    I know that.
[18:29] Greg
    The boy should resent me.
[18:34] Greg
    I failed to see his talent.
[18:38] Greg
    In fact, I was only focused
    on what he couldn't do.
[18:42] Greg
    I was so hard on him.
[18:45] Greg
    Not seeing my own child's potential...
    I'm a failure as a father.
[18:50] Greg
    I want him to spend the rest of his life
    in a place where his talent can shine.
[18:56] Greg
    But he's kind, just like his mother was.
[19:00] Greg
    He's been more worried about me
    than about his own talents.
[19:04] Greg
    The only way to get him to leave is
    to make him hate and resent me.
[19:10] Greg
    It's the only way I can atone
    for what I've done to him!
[19:14] Gatos
    Pops...
[19:15] Greg
    Gatos, Marcus...
[19:17] Greg
    Please support Rosell, as I failed to do.
[19:24] Greg
    Because...
[19:26] Greg
    He's my precious son, just like you two are!
[19:36] Ars
    We've come to escort your sons.
[19:39] Greg
    Lord Ars, please look after my boys.
[19:43] Ars
    Thank you for everything.
[19:45] Marcus
    Pops!
[19:47] Marcus
    We're heading out.
[19:48] Greg
    Good. Give it your best.
[19:50] Rosell
    Wait, Big Brothers!
[19:54] Rosell
    I'm going, too!
[19:55] Ars
    Rosell?
[20:04] Ars
    Rosell...
[20:05] Ars
    If you go, you won't see
    your father for a while...
[20:08] Rosell
    That's fine.
[20:25] Rosell
    I could never hate you, Dad!
[20:30] Rosell
    I'm weak, and I'm awful at hunting...
[20:34] Rosell
    I couldn't be of any use here at home...
[20:37] Rosell
    But I'm gonna go to Lord Ars's place,
    and study, and learn all kinds of things
[20:41] Rosell
    to become useful to the village!
[20:44] Rosell
    I'll work to make better traps, too!
[20:47] Rosell
    So... So...
[20:49] Rosell
    Can we live together when that day comes?!
[20:54] Greg
    Yes!
[20:55] Greg
    I'll be right here waiting!
[21:01] Rosell
    I'm on my way!
[21:03] Greg
    Yes! Have a good trip!
[21:04] Gatos
    Lord Ars!
[21:05] Rosell
    Dad!
[21:07] Gatos
    You've enabled Rosell to come
    serve your house with us.
[21:08] Greg
    You can come back whenever you're lonely!
[21:13] Marcus
    Thank you!
[21:15] Ars
    I didn't care if he became my retainer.
[21:21] Ars
    It's true that he has amazing talent.
[21:24] Ars
    I really would love to have him.
[21:27] Ars
    But all that aside, they matter
    to me as people of our domain.
[21:32] Ars
    Seeing their bond restored
    makes me truly happy.
[21:38] Gatos
    Lord Ars...
[21:39] Gatos
    We'll serve you with all we have!
[21:41] Marcus
    We'll become fine soldiers and keep you safe!
[21:45] Ars
    Thank you.
[21:49] Rosell
    I'll try hard, too!
[21:51] Ars
    Glad to have you.
[21:53] Rosell
    Thank you!
[23:25] Ars
    With Rosell and his brothers joining us,
     recruiting is going well!
[23:29] Rietz
    Don't let your guard down.
[23:30] Rietz
    Danger could strike Lamberg at any time.
[23:33] Ars
    Oh, Rietz! You're such a worrywart!
[23:36] Ars
    Next time: "The Storm Arrives!"
[23:36] sign
    Next Time
    The Storm Arrives!
[23:38] Ars
    Wait, a storm?!

Season 1

E5 - The Storm Arrives!

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[00:02] Ars
    My father has taken ill.
[00:07] Ars
    Father, perhaps I should
    lead the next engagement...
[00:10] sign
    Raven Louvent Age 36
[00:10] Raven
    No! How many times must I tell you?
[00:13] Ars
    But you shouldn't be fighting
     in your condition.
[00:13] sign
    Ars Louvent Age 9
[00:17] Raven
    Given the current state of things, I must.
[00:23] Ars
    A year ago, the governor of Missian
    collapsed from a terrible illness.
[00:28] Ars
    In his will, the governor named his
    younger son, Vasmarque, his successor.
[00:33] Ars
    But the elder brother, Couran, insisted
    his brother had forged the document.
[00:40] Ars
    Couran, long considered the lesser son,
[00:43] Ars
    had been making a name
    for himself in battle,
[00:46] Ars
    so quite a few retainers began to believe he
    should inherit the throne according to custom.
[00:52] Ars
    The province of Missian
    has thus been torn asunder,
[00:56] Ars
    split between those supporting the elder
    brother and those supporting the younger.
[01:01] Ars
    Taking advantage of the situation,
[01:03] Ars
    the neighboring Province of Seitz
    has pressed its offensive.
[01:08] Ars
    I'll need to take to the battlefield after all.
[01:18] Coachman
    We'll arrive in Lamberg shortly.
[01:20] Coachman
    But with this rain...
[01:23] Licia
    No, no.
[01:24] Licia
    I believe the heavens are on our side.
[01:29] Raven
    Ars.
[01:30] Raven
    There's a far more urgent matter
    you should be thinking about.
[01:35] Raven
    Why are you acting so confused?
[01:37] Raven
    I'm talking about the betrothal, of course.
[01:39] Ars
    B-Betrothal?
[01:41] Ars
    Whose betrothal?! Mine*?!
[01:43] Raven
    Yes.
[01:44] Ars
    When was that arranged?!
[01:46] Raven
    I don't remember exactly.
[01:48] Raven
    Didn't I tell you about it?
[01:50] Ars
    N-Never...
[01:52] Raven
    This letter arrived the other day.
[01:55] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[03:16] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[03:25] Ars
    Terrible news!
[03:26] Charlotte
    Heya, Ars.
[03:28] Ars
    I received a letter from my betrothed!
[03:31] Rietz/Rosell
    Your betrothed?!
[03:32] Charlotte
    I thought you were gonna marry me, Ars.
[03:36] Ars
    Now's not the time to be joking around!
[03:39] Ars
    This is the first I've heard
    about the betrothal, too!
[03:42] Alice
    Lord Ars? W-We have a visitor
    claiming to be your fiancée...
[03:47] sign
    Episode 5 The Storm Arrives!
[03:50] Ars
    What do I do?
[03:54] Ars
    In my last life,
    I never even had a girlfriend...
[03:57] Ars
    How should I act?
[03:59] Ars
    What kind of person will she be?
[04:06] Licia
    What a pleasure this is, Lord Ars.
[04:08] Licia
    I'm Licia Pleide.
[04:11] Licia
    I'm simply delighted to meet you!
[04:13] Ars
    Th-The pleasure's all mine...
[04:16] Ars
    She's so beautiful!
[04:16] sign
    Leadership 5/10 Prowess 5/10 Ingenuity 45/73
    Diplomacy 77/100 Ambition 80
[04:16] sign
    Leadership 5/10 Prowess 5/10 Ingenuity 45/73
    Diplomacy 77/100 Ambition 80
[04:16] sign
    Licia Pleide 10 Female
[04:17] Ars
    And I'm betrothed to her?!
[04:19] Ars
    Did I seriously luck out h—
[04:23] Ars
    A Diplomacy of 100 and Ambition of 80?!
[04:25] Ars
    This girl's kind of terrifying!
[04:27] Ars
    Why is her Ambition so high?!
[04:30] Ars
    She looks so sweet and gentle...
[04:34] Ars
    Wait. That could all be an act
    to try to make a good impression.
[04:41] Ars
    Could it be... she's here to depose me?!
[04:44] Ars
    With my father incapacitated,
    I'm the only one who can stop her evil plans!
[04:48] Ars
    I won't let you fool me!
[04:50] Licia
    Er, is there something on my face?
[04:53] Jean
    I'm sure he's simply struck
    dumb by your beauty, my lady.
[04:58] Licia
    My!
[04:59] Licia
    You're making me blush.
[05:00] Ars
    She's adorable!
[05:02] Ars
    Well, let me show you the estate.
[05:10] Jean
    A-A Malkan?!
[05:12] Licia
    Jean.
[05:14] Licia
    Haven't you heard of Rietz?
[05:16] Licia
    Tales of his battlefield exploits
    have reached even our lands.
[05:21] Licia
    You shan't speak ill of him.
[05:22] Licia
    Apologize right now.
[05:24] Jean
    I-I beg your forgiveness!
[05:26] Ars
    I-It's okay...
[05:31] Maids
    Welcome to our home, Lady Licia!
[05:34] Licia
    Oh, how lovely!
[05:37] Licia
    What a wonderful gesture!
[05:39] Licia
    Thank you so much!
[05:41] Licia
    My name is Licia Pleide.
[05:43] Licia
    It's my utmost pleasure to meet you.
[05:45] Licia
    Your mansion is astounding!
[05:47] Licia
    I can see all the hard work you put into it!
[05:53] Licia
    The meat here is positively delicious!
[05:56] Ars
    Y-Yes, it is!
[05:58] Ars
    It's suw we caught with a
    method called "trapping"...
[06:01] Licia
    Lord Ars, I'm afraid you have
    some sauce on your mouth.
[06:06] Ars
    Pardon me!
[06:07] Ars
    My communication skills are nil,
    but she's keeping the conversation going.
[06:12] Ars
    She's great at communication, she's
    quick-witted, and her etiquette is masterful.
[06:18] Ars
    And above all, she's utterly beautiful!
[06:21] Ars
    If not for my Appraisal skill,
    I'd be head-over-heels by now!
[06:27] Licia
    I passed through the city of
    Lamberg on my way here.
[06:31] Licia
    It's a wonderfully lively place, isn't it?
[06:34] Ars
    Thank you for saying so.
[06:36] Ars
    If the weather were better,
    I'd show you around myself.
[06:39] Licia
    I'm sure you'll still be able to.
[06:47] Ars
    Licia...
[06:48] Ars
    Can you control the weather?!
[06:52] Licia
    Perish the thought, Lord Ars!
[06:53] Licia
    I was watching the clouds'
    movement from my carriage.
[06:56] Licia
    I could tell it was merely a passing rain.
[06:59] Licia
    Now that it's cleared up,
    please show me around the town!
[07:03] Charlotte
    Rosell, what do you make of the girl?
[07:05] Rosell
    She's very beautiful and well-mannered.
[07:09] Rosell
    But she kind of... scares me.
[07:12] Charlotte
    You've got good instincts, kiddo.
[07:15] Charlotte
    I feel the same way.
[07:16] Charlotte
    That girl smells dangerous.
[07:19] Licia
    Let us go!
[07:20] Ars
    R-Right!
[07:23] Charlotte
    Very dangerous.
[07:23] Rosell
    Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!
[07:31] Child
    Hey, it's Lord Ars!
[07:33] Lady A
    Oh? And who might this be?
[07:34] Ars
    Good day to you!
[07:36] Ars
    And this is...
[07:37] Ars
    My betrothed, Licia.
[07:41] Lady A
    My, how delightful!
[07:44] Lady A
    We must tell the others!
[07:45] Lady B
    And throw a celebration!
[07:47] Ars
    I can't tell them she might
    be a threat to our domain...
[07:51] Wholesaler
    I told you, that's not what you said!
[07:53] Merchant
    I never ordered that crap!
[07:57] Ars
    What's going on here?
[07:59] Lady C
    It appears to be a dispute
    over a magistone order.
[08:03] Lady C
    The furniture maker
    ordered flame magistones,
[08:06] Lady C
    but the wholesaler brought sound magistones.
[08:10] Lady C
    That's what you get for only
     making a verbal agreement.
[08:14] Ars
    I-I see...
[08:16] Ars
    As the next lord of these lands,
    I should try to settle this.
[08:20] Ars
    But if I fail...
[08:21] Licia
    What an incompetent boob!
[08:24] Licia
    Lamberg is as good as mine!
[08:26] Ars
    I can't afford to fail!
[08:28] Charlotte
    Well, listen to that.
[08:31] Charlotte
    A fight, is it?
[08:32] Ars
    Charlotte?!
[08:34] Charlotte
    How 'bout I stop it for you?
[08:36] Charlotte
    One hit from my magic
    would clear things right up.
[08:40] Licia
    Oh, you mustn't!
[08:42] Charlotte
    Huh? What's your problem?
[08:44] Charlotte
    Butt out, kiddo.
[08:46] Licia
    Wait... Are you the famous
    mage called Charlotte?
[08:50] Charlotte
    And what if I am?
[08:52] Licia
    I'm such a fan of yours!
[08:54] Licia
    Your spells are absolutely divine!
[08:56] Licia
    May I please shake your hand?
[09:00] Charlotte
    W-Well, if you insist...
[09:04] Charlotte
    What's with that look?
[09:06] Rosell
    Oh, nothing.
[09:09] Licia
    Excuse me, Lord Ars.
[09:11] Licia
    Would you perhaps allow me
    to handle this situation?
[09:13] Ars
    What? But...
[09:15] Licia
    And if I do succeed in resolving it,
    would you do me a favor?
[09:20] Ars
    A-A favor?
[09:23] Wholesaler
    You've done it now!
[09:26] Licia
    Pardon me, you two.
[09:28] Licia
    Please don't be so angry. Such rage
    will only ruin your handsome faces.
[09:32] Merchant
    Who...
[09:33] Wholesaler
    Who the heck is this kid?
[09:35] Licia
    I am the betrothed of Lord Ars,
    the next lord of House Louvent.
[09:40] Licia
    My name is Licia Pleide.
[09:42] Licia
    It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
[09:44] Both
    His betrothed?!
[09:46] Wholesaler
    Hey, good for him!
[09:47] Merchant
    Nice to see he's got such a pretty young gal.
[09:50] Wholesaler
    Our Lord Ars is growing up!
[09:52] Ars
    Th-Thank you...
[09:55] Licia
    I happened to hear of your plight.
[09:57] Licia
    Sound magistones, was it?
[09:58] Licia
    Would you be willing to
    sell them to House Pleide?
[10:01] Licia
    We're unable to mine sound
    magistones in our territory.
[10:05] Licia
    We consider them quite precious.
[10:06] Licia
    I'm willing to offer quite
    a high price for them.
[10:09] Licia
    Meanwhile, we have a volcano from which
     we mine many flame magistones.
[10:14] Licia
    We could sell you our excess
    for a very reasonable price.
[10:17] Licia
    Wouldn't that just solve everything?
[10:19] Licia
    At least...
[10:20] Licia
    That's what Lord Ars suggested.
[10:24] Merchant
    Lord Ars...
[10:26] Merchant
    You're willing to help us
    even with petty disputes?
[10:29] Merchant
    That's fantastic!
[10:30] Wholesaler
    Brilliant! That's our future lord!
[10:35] Ars
    I'd like to make one request to prevent
    such things from happening again.
[10:39] Ars
    Even when negotiating between friends,
    please write up a contract.
[10:43] Wholesaler
    Yeah, I'm so sorry.
    It's just such a pain sometimes...
[10:46] Ars
    I know.
[10:48] Ars
    But let's all do our best!
[10:50] Ars
    Thank you so much, Licia.
    You were a huge help.
[10:53] Licia
    I'm just glad to see everyone's settled down.
[10:57] Ars
    Her diplomacy is definitely next-level.
[11:04] Ars
    I'm sorry to make you walk around so much.
[11:07] Licia
    Not at all!
[11:08] Licia
    I learned so much, so it was time well spent!
[11:12] Charlotte
    I admit you did okay back there,
    but that doesn't mean I accept you.
[11:17] Charlotte
    What's this "betrothed" crap, anyway?
[11:20] Charlotte
    Must think you're pretty hot...
[11:25] Licia
    Lord Ars?
[11:27] Licia
    That favor I mentioned earlier...
    May I share it with you now?
[11:31] Ars
    Here it comes!
[11:32] Licia
    I'd like to ask you a question.
    Will you answer me truthfully?
[11:36] Ars
    Of course!
[11:38] Licia
    What sort of person do you like?
[11:43] Ars
    What kind of question is that?
[11:46] Ars
    I don't know...
[11:47] Ars
    I can't figure out what she's after!
[11:52] Ars
    No, she's too smart. I can't outthink her.
[11:59] Ars
    So I'll just have to meet her head-on!
[12:03] Ars
    I... I...
[12:05] Ars
    I like people who speak their minds
     and hide nothing from me!
[12:16] Licia
    Very well. I'll keep that in mind.
[12:22] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[12:27] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[12:28] Ars
    That evening, we ate an extravagant
    meal Rietz prepared for us,
[12:33] Ars
    and Charlotte put on an amazing magic
    display that everyone enjoyed.
[12:41] Ars
    I never did manage to find
    out what Licia was after...
[12:45] Ars
    She's staying the night, though,
    so I'll pick up again tomorrow.
[12:55] Licia
    Please keep quiet!
[12:58] Ars
    Er, are you aware this is my room?
[13:00] Ars
    If you got the wrong room...
[13:02] Licia
    I didn't.
[13:03] Licia
    I had someone show me the way to your room,
[13:05] Licia
    then I slipped out later.
[13:08] Ars
    But why?!
[13:09] Licia
    To see the look of shock upon your face!
[13:12] Ars
    She's totally messing with me.
[13:15] Licia
    On our way home today, did you not say
    you prefer girls who speak their minds?
[13:20] Ars
    I did.
[13:22] Licia
    So I came here hoping to have
     an honest conversation.
[13:30] Ars
    Alone in a room with a girl at night...
[13:33] Licia
    Thank you for the tea.
[13:33] Ars
    What should I do?
[13:36] Licia
    It's quite delicious.
[13:38] Ars
    S-So, what did you want to talk about?
[13:42] Licia
    I wish to know what you think of me.
[13:46] Ars
    Wh-What do you mean?
[13:49] Licia
    I have a special talent for telling how
    people feel just by looking at them,
[13:54] Licia
    even if they're trying to hide it.
[13:59] Licia
    The emotion you conveyed
    when you first saw me...
[14:02] Licia
    was suspicion.
[14:04] Licia
    Entirely understandable,
    as we'd only just met.
[14:08] Licia
    But I pride myself on my ability to put people
    at ease with a few minutes' conversation.
[14:15] Licia
    And yet everything I did only seemed
    to deepen your suspicions of me.
[14:19] Licia
    Then in the end, you said that you
    wished to know my true feelings.
[14:26] Licia
    What is it about me that you distrust?
[14:31] Ars
    Her observational skills
    are really something else.
[14:35] Ars
    Maybe that's been making her feel uneasy.
[14:38] Ars
    She probably never dreamed someone
    would be able to see her stats...
[14:42] Ars
    I could probably just dodge
    the question. But...
[14:46] Ars
    Licia.
[14:49] Ars
    I have the ability to see a person's
    abilities, aptitudes, and level of ambition.
[14:55] Ars
    You have an incredible talent for diplomacy
[14:56] sign
    Diplomacy 77/100
[14:58] Ars
    and far more ambition than most people.
[14:58] sign
    Ambition
[15:01] Ars
    It inclines me to think that your
    actions are entirely calculated,
[15:04] Ars
    and that you have some
    kind of ulterior motive.
[15:09] Ars
    I mean, I don't know if you'll
    believe me, of course...
[15:12] Licia
    A-Ambition for what?
[15:14] Licia
    I don't doubt you in the slightest.
[15:16] Licia
    In fact, that explains everything
    about your behavior.
[15:19] Ars
    You really believe me?
[15:21] Licia
    Yes.
[15:23] Licia
    It is true that I have ambition.
[15:27] Ars
    Wh-What is it you're after?
[15:31] Licia
    Must I say it?
[15:34] Licia
    The only ambition a woman might have
[15:37] Licia
    is for an amazing man to fall
    in love with her at first sight.
[15:47] Licia
    Please, say something!
[15:49] Ars
    Th-That's wonderful!
[15:51] Ars
    Oh, shoot!
[15:53] Ars
    Her statement and expression were
    both so cute, I ended up staring...
[15:57] Ars
    But she's right.
[15:59] Ars
    The best path to survival for a lord's
    daughter is to marry a powerful man.
[16:05] Ars
    Which means being betrothed to the lord of a
    weak domain, like me, must be less than ideal.
[16:12] Licia
    For the first time, I can tell
    exactly what you're thinking.
[16:17] Licia
    It's true that House Louvent's
    territory is quite small.
[16:21] Licia
    If you'd proven yourself to be an oaf,
[16:23] Licia
    I'd have done whatever was necessary
    to break off our engagement.
[16:28] Licia
    But spending time with you
    today changed my mind.
[16:33] Licia
    I believe I do wish to marry you, Lord Ars.
[16:38] Ars
    B-But why?
[16:39] Ars
    The fact remains my territory is small, so...
[16:43] Licia
    It's only small for now.
[16:45] Licia
    You have great promise, Lord Ars.
[16:48] Licia
    The events of today confirmed for me that
    House Louvent will prosper in the future.
[16:53] Ars
    I'm just surrounded by amazing people...
[16:56] Ars
    They're always doing so much for me.
[16:59] Licia
    That's precisely what I mean.
[17:03] Licia
    The people of Lamberg truly adore you.
[17:07] Licia
    When I introduced myself as your betrothed,
[17:10] Licia
    I could tell that they were as happy for you
    as they would be for their own family.
[17:15] Licia
    It made me realize...
[17:17] Licia
    You're loved for who you are,
    without even trying for it.
[17:21] Licia
    That may be the most important
    ability in a lord.
[17:27] Licia
    I've come to love you just as deeply
    as the people of Lamberg do.
[17:34] Ars
    Th-Thank you...
[17:38] Licia
    I should return to my room now.
[17:41] Licia
    Goodnight!
[17:51] Ars
    That was the stupidest response possible!
[17:54] Ars
    Who the heck says "thank you" to that?!
[17:56] Ars
    For the first time,
    a girl told me she loves me...
[18:00] Ars
    Who'd have thought her ambition
    would be something so charming?
[18:04] Ars
    And she did honestly speak her mind with me.
[18:08] Ars
    She didn't even question my Appraisal skill.
[18:13] Licia
    O-Oh, what a foolish thing I've done!
[18:18] Licia
    Sneaking into a gentleman's bedroom?
    How utterly disgraceful!
[18:21] Licia
    And then I fled in sheer embarrassment...
[18:25] Licia
    My face must have been as red as could be!
[18:29] Licia
    But...
[18:36] Licia
    This is the first time I've told
    someone how I truly feel.
[18:48] Licia
    The world of nobility is an awful place.
[18:51] Licia
    Everyone lies.
    No one says what they really think.
[18:54] Licia
    They don't hesitate to take others down
    to ensure their own position or power.
[18:59] Licia
    I always hated my ability to sense
    such sentiments among them.
[19:06] Licia
    Until one day...
[19:08] (Flashback) Madam A
    She used to be the lowliest of nobility.
[19:12] (Flashback) Madam B
    And now she's married her way above even us!
[19:17] Licia
    If a strong man with political power
    falls in love with you at first sight,
[19:21] Licia
    you can escape this awful world
    of scheming and plotting!
[19:25] Licia
    From the moment I realized that,
[19:27] Licia
    I started to treasure this ability
    I previously hated so much.
[19:33] Licia
    I'd already seen the worst,
[19:35] Licia
    so I learned to say things I didn't mean.
[19:38] Licia
    I initially had no interest in marrying
    into the minor House Louvent.
[19:45] Licia
    I needed to wed into one much stronger.
[19:48] Licia
    My intention was simply to make a good
    impression and form a favorable bond.
[19:54] Licia
    And yet... not only did I fail,
    I even made him suspicious.
[19:59] Licia
    Despite my best attempts at conversation,
[20:02] Licia
    despite repeated uses of my killer smile,
[20:05] Licia
    his suspicions only deepened.
[20:07] Licia
    I couldn't tell what he was thinking, either.
[20:11] Licia
    But...
[20:12] (Flashback) Ars
    Er...
[20:13] (Flashback) Ars
    The roads in Lamberg aren't the best.
[20:15] (Flashback) Ars
    It must be hard to walk in those shoes.
[20:17] (Flashback) Licia
    No, it's quite all right.
[20:19] (Flashback) Ars
    Hold on just a minute!
[20:23] (Flashback) Ars
    Take this.
[20:24] (Flashback) Ars
    This salve will help if you get any blisters.
[20:27] (Flashback) Ars
    You might not need it,
    but take it just in case you do.
[20:32] Licia
    Lord Ars is kind.
[20:35] Licia
    His kindness is boundless,
    not tied to anyone's rank or position.
[20:41] Licia
    The people of his domain treat him
    as they would their own families.
[20:46] Licia
    Ah... what a beautiful world that is!
[20:50] Licia
    I want to be a part of it!
[20:53] Licia
    I'm enchanted by him.
[20:59] Licia
    Then I told him how I really felt,
    and he accepted me just as I am...
[21:06] Licia
    Oh, God, I truly am grateful
    to you for giving me this power!
[21:11] Licia
    I finally know how to use it!
[21:14] Licia
    Lord Ars is strong and able.
[21:18] Licia
    But I'm sure his kindness
    will lead him into trouble.
[21:22] Licia
    That's why I want to stay right by his side,
[21:26] Licia
    and should anyone hinder the
    beautiful world he's building...
[21:29] Licia
    I'll crush every single one of them!
[21:33] Jean
    L-Lady Licia?
[21:38] Ars
    After Licia left, we
    began exchanging letters.
[21:43] Ars
    I've never had a pen pal,
    so I'm always so nervous when writing her.
[21:48] Ars
    Dear Licia. Have you been well?
[21:51] Ars
    I was glad to hear the flower
    seeds I gave you are growing.
[21:55] Ars
    I'm sure they'll blossom
    beautifully by next spring.
[22:00] (Flashback) Ars
    These are flowers that bloom here.
[22:03] (Flashback) Ars
    You said they were beautiful, so...
[22:05] (Flashback) Licia
    Why, thank you so much!
[22:08] (Flashback) Licia
    You truly are kind, Lord Ars.
[22:11] (Flashback) Ars
    No, not at all!
[22:13] (Flashback) Licia
    You still haven't responded
    to my declaration of love.
[22:17] (Flashback) Ars
    Oh, well, er...
[22:19] (Flashback) Licia
    You need not do so immediately.
[22:23] (Flashback) Licia
    I'll do my best so that you fall
    in love with me at first sight.
[22:26] (Flashback) Ars
    E-Er, I—
[22:28] (Flashback) Licia
    But I've made up my mind
    to marry you, Lord Ars.
[22:39] Ars
    There have been fewer skirmishes lately,
    and life has been quite peaceful.
[22:44] Ars
    The succession dispute over the Missian
    governorship has reached a lull for now.
[22:50] Ars
    Also, something wonderful has happened!
[22:53] Ars
    My father's illness has abated somewhat.
[22:57] Ars
    It could be because he's less
    worried about going to war.
[22:59] Ars
    He may be able to walk
    around the gardens soon.
[23:03] Ars
    I hope I can introduce you
    to him properly next time.
[23:05] Ars
    Perhaps over a meal...
[23:09] Ars
    The next time we meet, I will tell you.
[23:14] Ars
    I think I want to marry you, too, Licia.
[23:18] Ars
    I wish life could remain
    this peaceful forever.
[23:25] Rietz
    Lord Ars.
[23:26] Ars
    Rietz... That's a rather unnerving expression.
[23:29] Rietz
    I'm afraid you'll be facing
     a rather difficult trial.
[23:33] Rietz
    But I have faith that you can overcome it.
[23:36] sign
    Next Time
    The Face of a Warrior
[23:37] Rietz
    Next time: "The Face of a Warrior."

Season 1

E6 - The Face of a Warrior

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[00:00] sign
    Ars Louvent Age 11
[00:01] Ars
    That can't be!
[00:03] Ars
    My father is...
[00:04] Doctor
    Yes, I'm afraid so.
[00:08] Doctor
    His condition has worsened severely.
[00:11] Doctor
    It would be wise to prepare for the worst.
[00:16] Ars
    I've yet to repay him
    for all he's done for me.
[00:21] Ars
    Please, give me more time!
[00:26] sign
    Castle Arcantez
[00:43] Guard
    Governor!
[00:55] Guard
    Damn!
[00:58] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:19] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:28] sign
    Episode 6 The Face of a Warrior
[02:34] Raven
    I heard the governor of
    Missian was assassinated.
[02:38] Raven
    Rosell, what do you expect to happen next?
[02:43] Rosell
    A terrible war will occur very soon.
[02:49] Raven
    I see.
[02:50] Raven
    With the governor gone, the succession
    dispute will finally reach its boiling point.
[02:57] Raven
    The heads of each district in
    Missian will be forced to side
[03:01] Raven
    with either the elder brother, Couran,
    or the younger, Vasmarque.
[03:07] Raven
    The head of Canarre District, Lord Lumeire,
    will likely choose the elder brother, Couran.
[03:13] Raven
    When he does, Lamberg will follow.
[03:18] Raven
    Is that understood?
[03:19] All
    Yes, sir.
[03:20] Raven
    Rietz, I anticipate a summons
     from Lord Lumeire shortly.
[03:25] Raven
    Have our forces ready to move at any minute.
[03:28] Rietz
    Yes, my lord.
[03:30] Raven
    I'll make my own prepara—
[03:33] Ars
    Father!
[03:37] Rietz
    A letter has arrived from Lord Lumeire.
[03:41] Ars
    He wants us to gather at
    Castle Canarre in three days' time.
[03:46] Rietz
    With Lord Raven indisposed,
[03:48] Rietz
    Charlotte and I will go—
[03:50] Ars
    No.
[03:51] Ars
    This time...
[03:52] Ars
    I'll be going.
[03:54] sign
    House Pleide, Domain of Torbequista
[04:06] sign
    Castle Town, Canarre
[04:10] Charlotte
    Looks like it's time.
[04:11] Ars
    Yes.
[04:12] Ars
    The head of the vast territory
    of Canarre District...
[04:17] Ars
    What kind of man is he?
[04:20] Ars
    Let's go.
[04:34] Ars
    I am Ars Louvent.
[04:36] Ars
    I've come on behalf of my father, Raven,
[04:38] Ars
    in response to Lord Lumeire's summons.
[04:41] Guard
    The invitation looks genuine.
[04:43] Guard
    But a child such as yourself...
    Are you really from House Louvent?
[04:47] Charlotte
    Got your doubts, do ya?
[04:48] Guard
    Wait, are you...
[04:51] Guard
    Louvent's Lady of Flames?!
[04:53] Charlotte
    Took you that long to realize, huh?
[04:55] Ars
    Wow, Charlotte... She really is famous!
[05:01] Guard
    And you're... the Reaper of Louvent?!
[05:04] Ars
    Wh-What's with that horrific nickname?
[05:06] Ars
    What's he done on the battlefield?!
[05:08] Rietz
    I care not for that name.
[05:10] Rietz
    It makes me sound terribly dangerous.
[05:15] Ars
    There's no denying that part...
[05:17] Ars
    Well, anyway...
[05:19] Ars
    This proves I'm from House Louvent, right?
[05:21] Guard
    Y-Yes!
[05:32] Charlotte
    Hey, don't go getting nervous on us now.
[05:34] Ars
    I'm sorry.
[05:36] Menas
    Welcome to Castle Canarre.
[05:38] Ars
    Who might you be?
[05:40] Menas
    Do pardon me.
[05:42] Menas
    I serve the headman of
    Canarre District, Lord Lumeire.
[05:46] Menas
    My name is Menas Renard.
[05:48] Ars
    I-It's a pleasure to meet you!
[05:50] Ars
    I'm Ars Louvent.
[05:52] Ars
    I've come on my father's behalf.
[05:55] Menas
    Lord Raven really has taken ill, then?
[05:58] Ars
    Yes.
[05:59] Menas
    I see.
[06:01] Menas
    I pray for his well-being.
[06:06] sign
    Menas Renard 40 Male
[06:06] sign
    Leadership 71/71 Prowess 70/70 Ingenuity 75/77 Diplomacy 77/78 Ambition 25
[06:06] sign
    Infantry: B
    Cavalry: B
    Mage: C
    Naval: D
    Aerial: D
[06:06] sign
    Archer: A
    Builder: B
    Smith: D
    Strategist: B
[06:07] Ars
    His status average is definitely high.
[06:12] Ars
    He's like a real jack of all trades.
[06:16] Menas
    I've heard much of the exploits
    of your two companions, as well.
[06:21] Menas
    We'd love to have them in our service.
[06:24] Menas
    We offer a good life here at the castle.
[06:30] Rietz
    I appreciate the offer, but I've sworn
    loyalty for life to House Louvent.
[06:36] Charlotte
    What he said.
[06:38] Menas
    That's a true shame.
[06:41] Menas
    House Louvent must be a fine place to live.
[06:44] Ars
    Th-Thank you for saying so.
[06:46] Menas
    Well, the other domain leaders await.
[07:04] Ars
    It's a pleasure to meet you! I am Ars Louvent!
[07:07] Ars
    I've come on behalf of my father,
    Lord Raven of Lamberg!
[07:18] Ars
    I-I guess I should sit there?
[07:24] Ars
    Why are they so quiet?
[07:27] Ars
    Are they suspicious of me
    because I'm a child?
[07:30] Krall
    You're Raven's son, eh?
[07:33] Krall
    It's been quite some time.
[07:35] Krall
    That was a fine, confident introduction.
[07:38] Ars
    This man is...
[07:39] sign
    Lord of Coumeire
    Krall Orslow
[07:39] Ars
    Krall Orslow, lord of Coumeire.
[07:43] Ars
    He played with me a lot when I was little.
[07:46] Ars
    I'm sorry. I should have greeted you first...
[07:52] Krall
    You've really grown.
[07:54] Krall
    Here, have a cookie and relax.
[07:59] Ars
    Thank you so much!
[08:03] Ars
    What?!
[08:04] Ars
    He's really glaring at me!
[08:06] Ars
    E-Er...
[08:10] Krall
    Well, well.
[08:12] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[08:17] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[08:27] Lumeire
    Raise your head.
[08:31] Lumeire
    All of you. Thank you for coming.
[08:35] Ars
    So this is the head of Canarre District
    and master of Castle Canarre...
[08:39] Ars
    Lord Lumeire Pyres.
[08:42] sign
    Lumeire Pyres 44 Male
[08:42] sign
    Leadership 67/68 Prowess 86/86 Ingenuity 56/56 Diplomacy 72/73 Ambition 31
[08:42] sign
    Infantry: B
    Cavalry: C
    Archer: C
    Builder
    Mage: D
[08:42] sign
    Aerial: B
     Smith: D
    Naval: D
    Strategist: D
[08:45] Ars
    His stats befit a district headman.
[08:48] Ars
    His Prowess is quite high.
[08:50] Ars
    Nothing especially flashy,
    but very balanced overall.
[08:54] Ars
    Looking more closely, what Lumeire lacks,
    his retainer Menas makes up for.
[08:55] sign
    Cavalry: C
    Builder: D
    Strategist: D
[08:57] sign
    Cavalry: B
    Builder: B
    Strategist: B
[09:01] Ars
    Combined, they surely make the
    best decisions for their district.
[09:07] Lumeire
    Forgive me again for calling
    you here on such short notice.
[09:11] Lumeire
    I was determined that you should
    hear this directly from me.
[09:16] Lumeire
    The governor's assassination
    will inevitably lead to war.
[09:21] Lumeire
    In the succession conflict, we of Canarre
    District will support the elder son, Couran.
[09:27] Lumeire
    My feelings on this remain unchanged.
[09:30] Ars
    Just as Father thought, then.
[09:34] Lumeire
    Are there any objections?
[09:35] Krall/Hammond
    No, sir.
[09:37] Ars
    I have no objections, either!
[09:39] Lumeire
    All right.
[09:41] Lumeire
    There are rumors that the
    province of Seitz intends
[09:43] Lumeire
    to capitalize on the situation
    and renew their assault.
[09:46] Lumeire
    Please ready your forces
    for the conflict to come.
[09:51] Trio
    Sir.
[09:52] Lumeire
    That is all.
[09:57] Krall
    We're preparing for war.
[09:59] Hammond
    Increase troop drills starting tomorrow.
[10:01] Charlotte
    Ars?
[10:03] Rietz
    It's over now.
[10:07] Ars
    I was so nervous!
[10:11] Lumeire
    Ars.
[10:12] Ars
    Yes?!
[10:14] Ars
    L-Lord Lumeire!
[10:16] Ars
    P-P-Please forgive my poor manners!
[10:18] Lumeire
    Now, now. I heard about Raven.
[10:21] Lumeire
    He certainly needs his rest for now.
[10:24] Ars
    Yes... We appreciate your consideration.
[10:27] Lumeire
    Lamberg is a small domain,
    even within Canarre.
[10:31] Lumeire
    But lately, it has demonstrated
    strength that belies its size.
[10:36] Lumeire
    It's magnificent to see you acting as your
    father's proxy at the mere age of eleven.
[10:42] Lumeire
    I have high hopes for House Louvent.
[10:45] Ars
    I-I'll do my best!
[10:46] Lumeire
    The same goes for you two.
[10:48] Rietz
    Sir!
[10:49] Charlotte
    Leave it to us.
[10:53] Rietz
    We have a lot to live up to.
[10:56] Charlotte
    You said it.
[10:57] Ars
    That's true.
[10:59] Ars
    Let's prepare as best we can.
[11:01] Hammond
    Young Ars!
[11:02] Ars
    Yes?
[11:04] Ars
    I-It's the guy who was glaring at me earlier!
[11:06] Hammond
    This is the first time we've
    spoken. I am Hammond.
[11:10] Ars
    Hammond?
[11:11] Ars
    Hammond Pleide, lord of
    the domain of Torbequista!
[11:15] Ars
    In other words...
[11:16] sign
    Lord of Torbequista
    Hammond Pleide
[11:16] Ars
    Licia's father!
[11:18] Ars
    E-Er... can I help you?
[11:21] Hammond
    My daughter's been distraught of late.
[11:24] Hammond
    She seems dissatisfied
    with your correspondence.
[11:28] Ars
    Wh-What could I have done wrong?
[11:31] Ars
    I'll apologize at once!
[11:33] Hammond
    Young Ars...
[11:34] Hammond
    Have you been responding
    properly to Licia's letters?
[11:39] Ars
    Come to think of it,
    I was writing a reply to her
[11:42] Ars
    when my father collapsed and
    the governor was assassinated.
[11:46] Ars
    It might have been a few days...
[11:48] Ars
    I-I've been unable to write her back.
[11:50] Hammond
    That won't do at all.
[11:52] Ars
    Forgive me.
[11:53] Ars
    I'll write to her the moment I'm home.
[11:56] Hammond
    My daughter, usually so
    poised and self-possessed,
[12:00] Hammond
    has begun to express her feelings openly.
[12:03] Hammond
    She must care for you quite deeply.
[12:06] Ars
    W-Well, I...
[12:08] Hammond
    She's always kept a tight
    rein on her emotions.
[12:13] Hammond
    Licia is a very bright and obedient girl.
[12:18] Hammond
    I let myself take advantage of that.
[12:20] Hammond
    I left her to her own devices as I
    prioritized domestic and military affairs.
[12:24] Hammond
    Things must have been very lonely for her...
[12:28] Hammond
    My domain has been host to many
    ugly conflicts between nobles.
[12:32] Hammond
    My daughter's undoubtedly been aware of them,
    and I'm sure it's been hard for her.
[12:38] Hammond
    All the more reason I want
    her to find happiness.
[12:43] Hammond
    The fault is largely my own,
    yet I turned my anger on you.
[12:48] Hammond
    I'm the lord of a domain, yet I grow
    unforgiving when it comes to my daughter.
[12:52] Hammond
    Forgive me.
[12:54] Hammond
    Raven is a brave and powerful warrior.
[12:57] Hammond
    I thought that my daughter would
    be safe with any son of his,
[13:01] Hammond
    and so I agreed to the betrothal.
[13:05] Hammond
    Please, look after my daughter.
[13:07] Ars
    Oh, please, you needn't bow to me...
[13:13] Ars
    I understand.
[13:14] Ars
    I will do everything in my
    power to make her happy.
[13:18] Hammond
    I won't forget you said that.
[13:21] Hammond
    Make sure you say it to Licia, as well.
[13:26] Ars
    I thought he was kind of scary...
[13:29] Ars
    But I guess he really cares about Licia.
[13:34] Raven
    So Lord Lumeire is taking
    Lord Couran's side after all?
[13:38] Ars
    Yes.
[13:40] Raven
    Still, for you to answer his
    summons without telling me...
[13:45] Ars
    Wait, is he mad I ran off—
[13:51] Raven
    Well done.
[13:52] Raven
    I'd thought you were still too much
    of a child, but you did very well.
[13:57] Ars
    Thank you!
[14:01] Ars
    Dear Licia...
[14:04] Ars
    How are you doing?
[14:05] Ars
    Things have been so eventful lately
    that a reply slipped my mind.
[14:10] Ars
    I beg your forgiveness.
[14:12] Ars
    I met Lord Hammond for
    the first time the other day.
[14:17] Ars
    He's a fine man, and I can
    tell he cares about you.
[14:21] Ars
    Please give him my regards.
[14:26] Ars
    The situation is quite fraught,
    with war on the horizon.
[14:30] Ars
    I hope the houses of Louvent and Pleide
    can work together to overcome this.
[14:37] Ars
    I hope Licia's okay.
[14:40] Ars
    If even I'm nervous, she might be terrified...
[14:46] Ars
    I made a promise to Lord Hammond.
[14:48] Ars
    I've got to win this war and protect Licia!
[14:56] Rietz
    I-I'm sorry! Are you all right?
[14:59] Ars
    Don't be sorry. I need to be able to take
    at least that much if I'm to go into battle.
[15:03] Ars
    Please come at me harder.
[15:05] Rietz
    But we've been training all day.
[15:09] Rietz
    Shouldn't you take a break?
[15:11] Ars
    I'm fine.
[15:12] Ars
    Please!
[15:14] Rietz
    Lord Ars...
[15:23] Rietz
    The others are training,
    getting stronger and stronger.
[15:26] Rietz
    I haven't improved at all.
[15:30] Rietz
    Earlier, I led our troops in a mock battle,
[15:35] Rietz
    and it was a total failure.
[15:38] Rietz
    I've read about warfare,
    but I have no real experience with it.
[15:43] Rietz
    And above all...
[15:46] Rietz
    When I have real soldiers
    charging at me, I always flinch.
[15:51] Rietz
    I'm sure on the battlefield, Rietz and
    Charlotte will be there to support me.
[15:56] Rietz
    But if I can't stand strong on the field,
    it will make everyone else uneasy.
[16:03] Rietz
    No matter how skilled they all might be,
    it means nothing without firm leadership.
[16:09] Rietz
    And yet I—
[16:10] Rosell
    L-Lord Ars!
[16:12] Rosell
    The province of Seitz is
    dispatching forces to Coumeire.
[16:18] Rosell
    Lord Lumeire sent a letter asking
    us to take the field at once.
[16:23] Ars
    Coumeire... That's Krall's domain.
[16:27] Rietz
    If the province of Seitz is invading Missian,
[16:30] Rietz
    we have few options in how we respond.
[16:33] Rietz
    Our proximity to Seitz will make
    it our problem soon enough.
[16:40] Rietz
    If Coumeire is invaded,
[16:43] Rietz
    the even smaller domain of Lamberg
    will be marched on in no time.
[16:48] Ars
    Father's in no condition to go to battle.
[16:52] Ars
    Which means I have to go myself.
[17:00] Ars
    Very well. We'll send our troops.
[17:03] Ars
    I will lead them.
[17:07] Ars
    Gather everyone here in the mansion.
[17:10] Rietz
    Lord Ars.
[17:11] Rietz
    Your mere presence will give us courage.
[17:15] Rietz
    I'll be there.
[17:17] Rietz
    I swear I'll make your first
    engagement a victorious one.
[17:26] Ars
    I'll be leading you all into battle
    to protect Canarre District!
[17:30] Ars
    I—
[17:31] Raven
    Wait.
[17:36] Ars
    Father!
[17:38] Raven
    Ars, I cannot let you take
    the battlefield just yet.
[17:43] Raven
    I will lead them this time.
[17:46] Ars
    But Father, you're in no condition to go to war.
[17:50] Raven
    And I would not regret dying in the
    service of Canarre District—of Lamberg.
[17:58] Rietz
    Lord Raven. Lord Ars is—
[18:00] Raven
    Rietz.
[18:02] Raven
    Stay out of this.
[18:06] Rietz
    Forgive me, my lord.
[18:07] Ars
    Father.
[18:09] Ars
    It's true that I'm weak.
[18:11] Ars
    But Rietz and Charlotte will be with me.
[18:14] Ars
    I will return victorious!
[18:16] Raven
    That's not the issue.
[18:18] Raven
    Ars, you don't yet have the face of a warrior.
[18:27] Ars
    The face... of a warrior?
[18:30] Raven
    It seems you don't understand
    what that means, either.
[18:33] Raven
    Gullar.
[18:35] Raven
    Bring that man from the dungeon.
[18:37] Raven
    We'll do it now.
[18:38] Gullar
    S-Sir!
[18:46] Ars
    Who is that?
[18:47] Raven
    His name is Barramorda.
[18:52] Raven
    Murder, rape, theft...
[18:55] Raven
    He's a monster who's committed
    many heinous crimes.
[18:58] Raven
    My illness has delayed his execution,
[19:02] Raven
    but we shall carry it out now.
[19:04] Raven
    You stand there and watch.
[19:08] Raven
    If you can watch him die without losing
    your composure, I'll acknowledge you as a man
[19:14] Raven
    and allow you to take command in this battle.
[19:17] Ars
    Watch a man die without losing my composure?
[19:23] Ars
    I've never seen anyone killed before...
[19:28] Barramorda
    I've seen plenty of executions myself.
[19:32] Barramorda
    I liked killing little kids like you the best!
[19:37] Barramorda
    The moment that fear fills
    your innocent little eyes...
[19:42] Barramorda
    It's delectable.
[19:48] Raven
    Begin the execution of the criminal Barramorda,
     in the name of Raven Louvent!
[20:33] Raven
    It's nothing to be ashamed of.
[20:36] Raven
    Everyone reacts that way the first time.
[20:38] Raven
    Even I did.
[20:40] Raven
    On the battlefield, you will
    witness death constantly.
[20:45] Raven
    Someone shaken by a single death
     cannot handle command.
[20:51] Raven
    I'll go this time.
[20:54] Raven
    With me, men! To battle!
[21:05] Charlotte
    Ars!
[21:06] Raven
    You three.
[21:09] Raven
    We're moving out.
[21:37] Ars
    I didn't understand anything.
[21:39] Ars
    I wasn't ready to go to war at all.
[21:45] Ars
    I really am a child!
[23:26] Rosell
    I hope Lord Ars is okay.
[23:28] Charlotte
    I tend to forget, but he's
    just an eleven-year-old kid.
[23:32] Rietz
    That's right. Speaking of...
[23:34] Charlotte
    What?
[23:35] Rietz
    Lord Ars's birthday is next month.
[23:36] sign
    Next Time
    Succession
[23:37] Charlotte
    Next time: "Succession."

Season 1

E7 - Succession

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[00:00] sign
    Conflict Boundary
[00:20] Rosell
    Infantry, fall back! Archers to the fore!
[00:28] Charlotte
    Forma Igni Exore!
[00:44] Ars
    I was told the enemy outnumbered
    the Canarre Army by 50%,
[00:49] Ars
    yet an incredible performance
    by Louvent's forces,
[00:52] Ars
    led by my father, allowed us
    to take the fortress in the end.
[00:59] Ars
    The campaign lasted over a month,
[01:01] Ars
    and my father returned four days
    after my twelfth birthday.
[01:08] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:30] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:39] sign
    Episode 7 Succession
[02:43] Wren
    Mother...
[02:44] Kreiz
    Is Father going to die?
[02:54] Ars
    Welcome home, all.
[02:57] Ars
    You did splendidly.
[02:58] Rietz
    L-Lord Ars?
[03:00] Rietz
    Did you injure yourself somehow?
[03:02] Ars
    Just training.
[03:04] Ars
    I'm fine. Don't worry about it.
[03:07] Ars
    But... how's Father?
[03:11] Rietz
    It's as I wrote in my letter.
[03:13] Rietz
    He performed admirably in battle...
[03:18] Rietz
    But it caught up with him the moment
    the fighting was over, and he collapsed.
[03:22] Rietz
    The long campaign on top of his already
    failing health has taken its toll.
[03:29] Ars
    Then this is my fault for forcing him to go.
[03:32] Rosell
    O-Of course it isn't!
[03:34] Rietz
    He was already in poor health.
[03:37] Rietz
    You are not to blame, Lord Ars.
[03:39] Ars
    I appreciate your kind words.
[03:42] Ars
    If Father's condition changes,
    please let me know.
[03:44] Rietz
    Where are you going?
[03:46] Ars
    More training.
[03:47] Rietz
    Now?
[03:49] Rietz
    But it's already so late.
[03:50] Ars
    I don't mind.
[03:54] Rosell
    You think Lord Ars is okay?
[03:57] Charlotte
    The guys who stayed behind filled me in.
[03:59] Charlotte
    Apparently he's thrown himself
    headlong into daily training.
[04:06] Charlotte
    Hope he doesn't wind up bedridden, too.
[04:11] Charlotte
    Who could it be at this hour?
[04:13] Licia
    I'm terribly sorry to intrude like this.
[04:15] Licia
    Is Lord Ars at home?
[04:17] Jean
    Truly, please pardon the imposition.
[04:20] Rietz
    Lady Licia?
[04:21] Rietz
    What's the matter?
[04:22] Licia
    I can't apologize enough
    for arriving at this hour.
[04:24] Licia
    But I've grown terribly concerned
    about Lord Ars, and I...
[04:30] Licia
    He and I have been
    exchanging correspondence.
[04:35] Licia
    He's always written so warmly,
    conveying such honest emotion.
[04:40] Licia
    But I've sensed a change in his letters
    since the recent conflict started.
[04:45] Licia
    On the surface, they're no different, but...
[04:48] Licia
    How shall I put it?
    He seems almost... distant.
[04:52] Licia
    His letters lack the emotion
     they once expressed.
[04:56] Licia
    Has something happened to him?
[05:01] Rietz
    Lady Licia, I beg you not to take offense.
[05:04] Rietz
    He has his reasons—
[05:05] Licia
    I am not offended! I'm worried!
[05:09] Licia
    Please, tell me what's going on!
[05:13] Charlotte
    Go on, Rietz. Tell her.
[05:15] Rosell
    Rietz...
[05:17] Rietz
    Very well.
[05:20] Licia
    An execution?
[05:22] Charlotte
    Yeah.
[05:23] Rietz
    Lord Ars is struggling with feelings
    of inadequacy for staying home,
[05:28] Rietz
    and even more so, guilt that he may have
    exacerbated Lord Raven's condition.
[05:35] Licia
    How deplorable of me.
[05:37] Licia
    I call myself his betrothed, yet I was
    unable to help Lord Ars in his time of need.
[05:45] Licia
    May I ask where I could
    find Lord Ars right now?
[05:56] Millais
    Are you all right?!
[05:58] Ars
    I-I'm fine.
[06:06] Licia
    Lord A—
[06:09] Millais
    Lord Ars, you can't physically
    handle any more training.
[06:12] Millais
    Let's resume tomorrow.
[06:14] Ars
    No. Let's keep going.
[06:17] Ars
    My father fought bravely
    in even worse shape.
[06:22] Ars
    I want to be able to protect everyone, too!
[06:30] Rietz
    Lady Licia? Didn't you
    wish to speak with him?
[06:35] Licia
    Now is not the time for me to reach out.
[06:39] Alice
    Lord Raven has regained consciousness!
[06:42] Rietz
    Has he?
[06:44] Rosell
    I'm so glad!
[06:46] Rosell
    I'll let Lord Ars know at once!
[06:49] Alice
    Wait!
[06:50] Alice
    He wishes to speak with
    the three of you first.
[07:01] Raven
    You're here?
[07:04] Raven
    It seems I collapsed and
    caused you trouble again.
[07:06] Raven
    I am much obliged.
[07:11] Charlotte
    Sheesh, never seen the guy like this.
[07:13] Charlotte
    Did passing out send him off his rocker?
[07:15] Rosell
    Charlotte!
[07:16] Raven
    It's all right.
[07:17] Raven
    I'm not speaking to you
    as your lord right now.
[07:21] Rietz
    What do you mean by that?
[07:24] Raven
    How do you like your lives here?
[07:29] Rietz
    It's like heaven compared to my life before.
[07:33] Rosell
    I-I really enjoy mine!
[07:36] Charlotte
    This is pretty much home to me.
[07:38] Raven
    I see.
[07:40] Raven
    I called you here because there's
    something I must tell you.
[07:46] Raven
    I am not long for this world.
[07:49] Rietz
    That can't be—
[07:50] Raven
    I know my body better than anyone.
[07:54] Raven
    So please, let me say this while I still can.
[08:00] Raven
    I didn't know what to make of you
    when Ars first brought you here.
[08:05] Raven
    Rietz, you're a Malkan.
    Charlotte, you're a woman.
[08:08] Raven
    Rosell, you were only five years old.
[08:12] Raven
    Yet you've all become pillars
     upholding our domain.
[08:20] Raven
    I'm grateful you came to House Louvent.
[08:22] Raven
    I'm proud of all of you.
[08:28] Raven
    I have a favor to ask.
[08:30] Raven
    It concerns Ars, of course.
[08:34] Raven
    He is not yet strong enough
    for the battlefield.
[08:39] Raven
    Thrusting the lordship upon
    him now is a cruel thing.
[08:44] Raven
    Standing at death's doorstep makes a
    man realize how much he's left undone.
[08:49] Raven
    I should have taken him to the
    battlefield while I was still well,
[08:53] Raven
    and taught him the harsh realities of the world
    while I could still protect him from them.
[08:59] Raven
    But now it's too late.
[09:02] Raven
    I beg you. I want you three to support Ars.
[09:07] Raven
    I ask you not as a lord,
[09:10] Raven
    but as a father!
[09:13] Raven
    I know I'm far from objective, but he's
    a kind boy, beloved by our people.
[09:19] Raven
    And, as you've proven, he has the
    ability to see the potential in others.
[09:24] Raven
    I'm proud to call him my son!
[09:26] Raven
    Please!
[09:30] Rosell
    I-If not for Lord Ars,
[09:33] Rosell
    I would have been criticized forever
[09:35] Rosell
    and never reached an understanding
    with my family.
[09:39] Rosell
    I want to study more and more to help
    Lord Ars, who gave me confidence!
[09:47] Charlotte
    I don't know much about the domain stuff,
[09:50] Charlotte
    but I want the future he's trying to achieve.
[09:55] Charlotte
    Ars is the one who gave my life meaning.
[09:59] Charlotte
    You didn't even have to ask.
[10:01] Charlotte
    I wouldn't serve anyone else.
[10:04] Rietz
    I feel the same way.
[10:06] Rietz
    Should anyone stand in Lord Ars's way,
[10:08] Rietz
    I will fight until I'm the last man standing.
[10:12] Rietz
    I swear to fight for Lord Ars,
     even if it kills me.
[10:16] Raven
    None of that, now.
[10:18] Raven
    Stay alive and protect Ars.
[10:20] Rietz
    Lord Raven...
[10:24] Rietz
    For taking all of us in...
[10:27] Rietz/Rosell/Charlotte
    We thank you!
[10:32] Raven
    Indeed.
[10:34] Rietz
    Lord Raven, might I make one request?
[10:43] Rietz
    Lady Licia, Lord Raven
    wishes to speak with you.
[10:47] Rietz
    Go on in.
[10:50] Licia
    Thank you.
[10:55] Licia
    Pardon me.
[11:02] Licia
    It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Raven.
[11:04] Licia
    My name is Licia Pleide.
[11:07] Licia
    I'm sorry we had to meet in this manner.
[11:12] Raven
    No, I must apologize for
    seeing you in this condition.
[11:17] Raven
    Do you remember the first time we met?
[11:22] Licia
    We've met before?
[11:24] Raven
    Yes. You see, I was the one who
    requested your engagement to Ars.
[11:33] Raven
    When I first saw you, I thought
    you an overly precocious child.
[11:40] (Flashback) Boy
    I'm hungry!
[11:41] (Flashback) Licia
    You can eat later.
[11:43] (Flashback) Licia
    Be good for now, okay?
[11:48] Raven
    But I soon realized you had
    a deep kindness within you.
[11:53] Raven
    I remember thinking I wanted
    someone like you by Ars's side.
[12:00] Licia
    Lord Raven...
[12:02] Raven
    Licia, House Louvent's territory is small,
[12:06] Raven
    and my son may prove unreliable, but...
[12:08] Licia
    Not at all!
[12:10] Licia
    It's true that Lord Ars's kindness
    can make him vulnerable.
[12:14] Licia
    But...
[12:18] Licia
    He's trying desperately to overcome
    that! To become more like you!
[12:25] Raven
    I see. You've fallen in love with Ars, then?
[12:34] Licia
    Yes. With all my heart.
[12:37] Raven
    Thank you.
[12:39] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[12:40] Raven
    Call in Ars.
[12:43] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[12:49] Rietz
    Welcome back.
[12:52] Licia
    All of you...
[12:54] Licia
    Lord Raven wishes to see Lord Ars.
[12:59] Rietz
    Very well.
[13:02] Licia
    Um... Rietz?
[13:06] Licia
    I am grateful for your kindness.
[13:08] Rietz
    It was nothing.
[13:49] Ars
    Father! I heard you'd regained consciousness.
[13:52] Ars
    What a relief! Are you feeling better?
[13:54] Raven
    Yes. I'm sorry to summon you at this hour.
[13:58] Ars
    Actually, while you were off fighting,
    I did all kinds of research on your illness.
[14:05] Ars
    There are herbal remedies I'd like to try.
[14:07] Ars
    I also heard tell of a skilled doctor
     in a neighboring province.
[14:11] Ars
    Once you recover—
[14:13] Raven
    You really have grown.
[14:17] Raven
    I must have been your age when I
    first decided to become a warrior.
[14:23] Raven
    I wasn't born in Lamberg, but a remote
    farming village in Missian Province.
[14:30] Raven
    The lord there was a tyrant
    who taxed us mercilessly.
[14:34] Raven
    The people were forced to live in poverty.
[14:39] Raven
    Unable to bear it, I ran away from home
    and fled to the city when I was ten.
[14:46] Raven
    The day I arrived, the governor
    of Missian happened to be visiting.
[14:52] Raven
    I'm not sure why. The local lord
    was holding a party, perhaps.
[14:57] Raven
    My memories of that time are vague,
    but there's one thing I recall clearly.
[15:03] Raven
    The bearing and grandeur of the
    governor sent my heart racing.
[15:09] Raven
    I resolved to become the kind of man
[15:12] Raven
    who could be governor and lead many soldiers.
[15:17] Raven
    I studied the sword on my own
     and became a soldier.
[15:22] Raven
    I fought with all my heart,
    was recognized for my deeds,
[15:26] Raven
    and was appointed by Lord Lumeire.
[15:29] Raven
    The next thing I knew, I had my own domain.
[15:33] Raven
    Time really does fly.
[15:36] Raven
    My retainers, my citizens, my family...
[15:39] Raven
    Everyone who lives in Lamberg
    is a treasure in my eyes.
[15:44] Raven
    I've devoted my life to protecting them.
[15:48] Ars
    Are you all right?!
[15:51] Raven
    Ars...
[15:53] Raven
    I understand you feel
    responsible for my condition.
[15:58] Raven
    You aren't.
[16:00] Raven
    This is how I chose to live!
[16:04] Raven
    You don't need to feel responsible.
    Not in the slightest.
[16:10] Ars
    Father...
[16:12] Ars
    I...
[16:14] Raven
    Ars.
[16:16] Raven
    Take care of them for me.
[16:18] Raven
    Please...
[16:33] Ars
    I will.
[16:35] Raven
    I see more readiness in your face now.
[16:38] Raven
    I suppose being my son has been
     a great burden for you.
[16:42] Ars
    Not at all.
[16:44] Ars
    I'm glad to be your son.
[16:49] Raven
    Listen to you, sounding like a man.
[16:53] Raven
    How are things going with Licia?
[16:57] Raven
    She's a force to be reckoned with.
[16:59] Raven
    That's her mother's blood in action,
     more than Hammond's.
[17:02] Ars
    Oh, that's right! Are you
    close with Lord Hammond?
[17:06] Raven
    Yes.
[17:07] Raven
    I was about sixteen when Lord Lumeire
    ordered the two of us to have a mock battle.
[17:14] Ars
    A mock battle?
[17:16] Raven
    He was a funny one.
[17:18] Raven
    During the battle, you see...
[17:22] Ars
    We ended up talking all through the night.
[17:42] Ars
    Then...
[17:44] Ars
    By the next morning, my father was gone.
[17:49] sign
    Year 212 of the Summerforth Calendar
[17:55] Ars
    Kreiz, Wren. Come here.
[18:02] Ars
    Say goodbye to our father.
[18:17] Rietz
    Lord Ars...
[18:21] Ars
    My father taught me many things.
[18:25] Ars
    He was an incredible man.
[18:28] Ars
    I spoke with him at length
    last night, before he passed on.
[18:34] Ars
    He entrusted Lamberg—all of you—to my care.
[18:43] Ars
    I'm not as strong as my father.
[18:46] Ars
    But...
[18:48] Ars
    Just as he did, I swear to care
    about you more than anyone,
[18:52] Ars
    and to protect you!
[18:55] Ars
    So please, lend me your aid!
[19:04] Citizen Man A
    You know we will!
[19:05] Citizen Man A
    I'd do anything for you, Lord Ars!
[19:08] Citizen Man B
    Yeah!
[19:09] Citizen Woman A
    You'll do just fine, Lord Ars!
[19:12] Citizen Man C
    We'll protect you in Lord Raven's stead!
[19:16] Citizen Kid A
    One, two...
[19:17] Citizen Kids
    Give it your best, Lord Ars!
[19:23] Charlotte
    Pops...
[19:28] (Flashback) Soldier
    Are you all right?
[19:29] (Flashback) Charlotte
    It's no big deal. I can keep going.
[19:33] (Flashback) Raven
    Rest, Charlotte.
[19:37] (Flashback) Raven
    Save that desperate effort for
    when it's Ars on the battlefield.
[19:41] (Flashback) Charlotte
    You got it, Pops.
[19:51] Rosell
    Lord Raven...
[19:56] (Flashback) Raven
    Staying up this late to study?
[19:58] (Flashback) Rosell
    Oh, I, um...
[20:00] (Flashback) Rosell
    I was hoping to be of use to
    Lord Ars as soon as possible.
[20:09] (Flashback) Raven
    You're still just a child.
[20:11] (Flashback) Raven
    You have plenty of time to grow and mature.
[20:14] (Flashback) Raven
    Don't push yourself too hard.
[20:16] (Flashback) Raven
    Take your time growing up alongside Ars.
[20:24] Licia
    Lord Raven...
[20:27] (Flashback) Licia
    I should be going now.
[20:30] (Flashback) Raven
    Licia.
[20:31] (Flashback) Raven
    Remain close by Ars's side and support him.
[20:38] Licia
    Lord Raven...
[20:39] Licia
    Forgive me if this feeling
    is inappropriate,
[20:44] Licia
    but I'm delighted to be here right now!
[20:52] Ars
    Thank you, everyone.
[20:58] Ars
    Father, please watch over us all.
[21:08] Ars
    As of today, I am the master of House Louvent!
[21:20] Ars
    The legend of House Louvent begins now.
[21:32] Man A
    You hear the rumors? The governor
    of Missian was assassinated.
[21:36] Man B
    Yeah.
[21:37] Man B
    Killed by his own son during
    a succession dispute, right?
[21:41] Man B
    What a cruel world.
[21:46] Mireille
    I'd love to hear more about that.
[21:49] Mireille
    And maybe you'll treat me
    to a drink on the side?
[23:25] Rietz
    Lord Ars, we've received an invitation
    from Canarre's headman.
[23:29] Ars
    All right. Let's go!
[23:30] Charlotte
    We're all in the same boat here,
     so don't worry!
[23:32] Rietz
    You've never been to the sea.
    How'd you learn about boats?
[23:35] Charlotte
    Rosell said it!
[23:36] Rosell
    What? Me?!
[23:37] sign
    Next Time
    A New Generation
[23:38] Ars
    Next time: "A New Generation."

Season 1

E8 - A New Generation

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[00:08] Ars
    It's been three months since you passed.
[00:12] Ars
    I'm still not entirely
    used to my lordly duties,
[00:15] Ars
    but I'm managing, thanks to everyone's help.
[00:21] Rietz
    Lord Ars.
[00:23] Rietz
    Are you all right?
[00:25] Ars
    Yes.
[00:27] Ars
    I'll never measure up to you,
[00:29] Ars
    but I'll do the best I can in my own way.
[00:39] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:00] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:09] sign
    Castle Canarre
[02:09] Lumeire
    Raven was a tremendous talent and
    our greatest asset on the battlefield.
[02:13] sign
    Episode 8 A New Generation
[02:17] Lumeire
    Let us pray for him.
[02:19] sign
    Lumeire Pyres
[02:20] sign
    Krall Orslow
[02:22] sign
    Hammond Pleide
[02:28] Lumeire
    Raven's heir, Ars, now takes up his mantle
     as the head of House Louvent.
[02:34] Lumeire
    Ars.
[02:35] Ars
    Right.
[02:37] Ars
    I am the new lord, Ars Louvent.
[02:40] Ars
    Inexperienced though I may be,
    I will do my best to fulfill my role.
[02:44] Krall
    I certainly see more confidence
    in your eyes now.
[02:48] Hammond
    We'll be counting on you.
[02:50] Lumeire
    You now stand on even footing
    with the rest of us.
[02:53] Lumeire
    We expect great things from you.
[02:56] Ars
    Yes, my lord.
[03:00] Lumeire
    Regarding the armistice between
    Lord Couran and Lord Vasmarque...
[03:04] Lumeire
    Lord Couran, whose side we've chosen,
    has successfully raised an army.
[03:09] Ars
    The war's really starting now...
[03:12] Lumeire
    We'll lay out the situation for you.
[03:14] Lumeire
    Menas, please elucidate.
[03:16] Menas
    My lord.
[03:18] Menas
    The capital of Missian Province, Arcantez,
[03:22] Menas
    is currently occupied by the
    younger brother, Lord Vasmarque.
[03:26] Menas
    He holds soldiers and resources
    in greater numbers than ours,
[03:29] Menas
    but his older brother controls
     the trading city of Semplar,
[03:33] Menas
    which gives us economic superiority.
[03:37] Menas
    The power of these cities is roughly even,
[03:39] Menas
    meaning the loyalties of the surrounding
    districts will be a major deciding factor.
[03:44] Menas
    For this reason, Lord Couran is attempting
    to secure the neighboring districts,
[03:49] sign
    Coumeire
[03:49] sign
    Canarre
    District
[03:49] sign
    Maasa
    District
[03:49] sign
    Arcantez
[03:49] sign
    Province of Ansel
[03:49] sign
    Province of Seitz
[03:49] sign
    Province of Paradille
[03:49] sign
    Perreina District
[03:49] sign
    Lamberg
[03:49] sign
    Semplar
[03:49] Menas
    but one to the west, Perreina,
    refuses to yield to pressure.
[03:54] sign
    Province of Paradille
[03:54] sign
    Province of Seitz
[03:54] sign
    Province of Ansel
[03:54] sign
    Maasa
    District
[03:54] sign
    Lamberg
[03:54] sign
    Coumeire
[03:54] sign
    Canarre
    District
[03:54] sign
    Perreina
[03:55] Menas
    Perreina is a minor domain
    with only a small military,
[03:59] Menas
    but the shortest route we can take
    to attack Arcantez runs through it.
[04:05] Lumeire
    In other words, without
    Perreina under our control,
[04:08] Lumeire
    we can't run efficient
    supply lines to the front,
[04:11] Lumeire
    increasing the likelihood
    that we'll lose the war.
[04:15] Lumeire
    We'd hoped to bring them to our
    side without pointless fighting,
[04:19] Lumeire
    but their refusal to yield
    has forced our hand.
[04:23] Lumeire
    We will subjugate Perreina.
[04:32] Ars
    Excuse me.
[04:33] Lumeire
    Yes?
[04:34] Ars
    Would you allow us to try our
    own measures in Perreina first?
[04:41] Lumeire
    What exactly do you mean?
[04:43] Ars
    Well...
[04:45] sign
    Louvent Estate, Days Earlier
[04:49] (Flashback) Rosell
    Something seems off.
[04:52] (Flashback) Charlotte
    What does?
[04:54] (Flashback) Rosell
    If they're so vulnerable to an attack from us,
[04:57] (Flashback) Rosell
    why are they digging their heels in like this?
[05:02] (Flashback) Rosell
    I think there's more to this
    than meets the eye.
[05:06] (Flashback) Rietz
    I feel the same way.
[05:09] (Flashback) Ars
    What do you think it is?
[05:10] (Flashback) Rosell
    I don't know.
[05:12] (Flashback) Rosell
    But attacking before we find out could
    leave us in for a rude awakening.
[05:18] (Flashback) Rosell
    I think we need to uncover
    the full situation first.
[05:22] (Flashback) Ars
    I see...
[05:24] (Flashback) Ars
    But how do we get that information?
[05:28] (Flashback) Rietz
    Why not hire mercenaries?
[05:30] (Flashback) Ars
    Mercenaries?
[05:32] (Flashback) Rietz
    There's a mercenary band called "Shadow"
    that excels in information gathering.
[05:37] (Flashback) Rietz
    The rumors say they're
    frighteningly good at it.
[05:41] (Flashback) Ars
    Can you get us in contact with them?
[05:45] (Flashback) Rietz
    I'll try.
[05:46] (Flashback) Rosell
    Er, if I may make a suggestion...
[05:49] (Flashback) Rosell
    If the topic of the council
    is the subjugation of Perreina,
[05:52] (Flashback) Rosell
    could you propose that
    we handle it ourselves?
[05:56] (Flashback) Ars
    All right. We'll try it!
[06:00] Ars
    It's strange that they refuse to yield
    despite being surrounded by enemies.
[06:06] Ars
    Finding the reason for their stance
    should illuminate a better approach.
[06:15] Lumeire
    Very well.
[06:16] Lumeire
    I'll give you time to investigate.
[06:19] Ars
    Thank you, my lord.
[06:26] Ars
    That was nerve-racking!
[06:28] Rietz
    It's over now, Lord Ars.
    You were magnificent.
[06:32] Charlotte
    Sheesh, why do these council
    things always take so long?
[06:37] Orphans
    Charlotte!
[06:39] Orphans
    Charlotte!
[06:41] Orphan C
    It's been forever!
[06:42] Orphan B
    How have you been?
[06:44] Charlotte
    Hey, look how big you guys have gotten!
[06:51] Orphan C
    You're still doing your job, right?
[06:53] Charlotte
    You bet I am.
[06:54] Charlotte
    Look, I brought some smoked suw.
[06:56] Charlotte
    You guys share it around, okay?
[06:58] Orphans
    I love this stuff!
[07:00] Governess
    Lord Ars.
[07:02] Governess
    It's been such a long time.
[07:05] Ars
    It's good to see you all again.
[07:09] Ars
    We arrived at the orphanage I had built.
[07:13] Ars
    Since I trust the ladies here,
[07:15] Ars
    I had asked them to take in the kids
    Charlotte was looking after.
[07:20] Ars
    I also asked them to give a home
    to as many orphaned children
[07:24] Ars
    they found in the alleys
    as they possibly could.
[07:26] Orphan
    Yeah, I'm way taller now!
[07:30] Ars
    Those kids are almost old enough
    to leave the nest themselves.
[07:33] Charlotte
    So what's new with you guys these days?
[07:38] Orphan C
    I'm gonna take the test to
    join Lord Lumeire's army!
[07:42] Orphan B
    I want to work as a maid in Castle Canarre!
[07:46] Orphan A
    I've got a job at the bakery
    on the main thoroughfare.
[07:50] Orphan D
    I love growing vegetables,
[07:53] Orphan D
    so I'd like to help on a farm in Lamberg.
[07:56] Charlotte
    Oh, yeah?
[07:58] Orphan C
    Thank you so much, Lord Ars.
[08:00] Orphan C
    You really changed our lives.
[08:03] Ars
    It wasn't just me.
[08:05] Ars
    Charlotte sends most of her salary
    to this place for you guys.
[08:14] Orphan C
    Thank you, Charlotte!
[08:20] Orphan C
    Well, later!
[08:21] Orphan B
    We'll work hard!
[08:22] Orphan A
    Thanks for the meat!
[08:24] Orphan D
    See you again!
[08:26] Charlotte
    I'd thought about taking 'em
    to Lamberg with me at first,
[08:31] Charlotte
    but letting 'em stay here
    was the right call.
[08:34] Ars
    Though Lamberg is beautiful
     and a great place to live,
[08:39] Ars
    I figured living in a big city would
    provide them with more opportunities.
[08:45] Ars
    Children should see lots of
    things, learn lots of things,
[08:48] Ars
    and choose their lives for themselves.
[08:53] Charlotte
    You said it.
[08:55] Licia
    Lord Ars!
[08:56] Licia
    It's been so long!
[08:58] Ars
    Licia?!
[08:59] Ars
    What are you doing here?
[09:01] Licia
    We accompanied my father to Castle Canarre,
[09:04] Licia
    and when I heard that you'd be here,
[09:07] Licia
    I decided to pay a visit!
[09:09] Ars
    I'm delighted to see you...
[09:13] Ars
    But you didn't have to come all this way.
[09:15] Ars
    Wh-What do I do? I'm not
    mentally prepared to face her...
[09:20] Licia
    Oh, my!
[09:24] Licia
    What a truly joyous place!
[09:27] Licia
    Happiness just follows you
    wherever you go, doesn't it?
[09:33] Ars
    Licia...
[09:39] Ars
    I-I'm sorry!
[09:40] Ars
    I'll buy you a new dress at once!
[09:43] Licia
    My, we're having fun, aren't we?
[09:51] Licia
    Would you mind terribly
    if I joined your game?
[09:56] Licia
    Here I come! I'm going to get you!
[09:58] Jean
    L-Lady Licia!
[10:00] Licia
    Come back here now!
[10:02] Ars
    She really is incredible.
[10:12] Licia
    Lord Ars.
[10:13] Licia
    What might your agenda for tomorrow be?
[10:16] Ars
    I've asked Rietz to put me in touch
    with a mercenary group called Shadow.
[10:21] Ars
    If they agree to meet me,
[10:22] Ars
    I'm going to negotiate with them about a job.
[10:26] Licia
    I see!
[10:27] Licia
    I'd be most interested in hearing more.
[10:30] Licia
    Would you mind if I accompanied you tomorrow?
[10:33] Ars
    N-No, you can't do that!
[10:36] Licia
    Whyever not?
[10:37] Ars
    I-It could be dangerous!
[10:39] Licia
    You'll have your retinue, won't you?
[10:41] Licia
    It's perfectly safe.
[10:42] Ars
    We don't even know if they'll meet with me!
[10:45] Licia
    I have absolute faith in Rietz.
[10:48] Ars
    Very well.
[10:50] Ars
    If they agree to meet, I'll come
    fetch you at your lodgings...
[10:54] Licia
    Oh, I'm staying right here.
[10:58] Rosell
    Is that why Jean had so much luggage?
[11:02] Licia
    I beg your indulgence, Lord Ars.
[11:04] Licia
    I have no means of leaving now.
[11:08] Ars
    Then I'll arrange a room for you.
[11:11] Licia
    Oh?
[11:13] Licia
    I would be more than pleased
    to stay in your room, Lord Ars.
[11:16] Ars
    O-Out of the question!
[11:21] Charlotte
    What's with all the flirting?
[11:23] Ars
    Oh, we're really not...
[11:25] Licia
    Honestly, Lord Ars!
[11:27] Licia
    There's no need to be shy!
[11:27] Rietz
    Lord Ar—
[11:28] Rietz
    ...s?
[11:29] Licia
    Join me in bed, won't you?
[11:31] Charlotte
    No way! You're sleeping with me, darn it!
[11:33] Licia
    Heavens, no! Lord Ars must stay with me!
[11:37] Charlotte
    Gimme a break!
[11:37] Rosell
    Are all women this pushy?
[11:41] Charlotte
    Hey! You're sleeping with us, too.
[11:43] Rosell
    No!
[11:46] Rosell
    Help me, Rietz!
[11:48] Rietz
    I'm sorry, Rosell.
[11:48] sign
    Rietz turned him down flat
[11:50] Rosell
    Hold on, darn it!
[12:04] Licia
    Good morning, Lord Ars!
[12:06] Charlotte
    Didja sleep good?
[12:09] Ars
    Good morning...
[12:14] Rosell
    I didn't sleep a wink.
[12:16] Ars
    Me, either.
[12:18] Rietz
    Good morning, Lord Ars!
[12:20] Rietz
    I've received a message from Shadow.
[12:22] Charlotte
    Hey, nice work.
[12:24] Rosell
    Morning, Rietz...
[12:24] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[12:26] Licia
    A fine morning to you!
[12:29] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[12:29] Ars
    Thank you for your hospitality.
[12:32] Governess
    It was nothing.
[12:33] Governess
    You're welcome anytime.
[12:35] Orphan Kid
    You'll come back again, won't you?
[12:38] Ars
    Of course.
[12:39] Orphan C
    Thanks for everything, Charlotte.
[12:42] Orphan C
    We might be gone by the
    next time you're here,
[12:46] Orphan C
    but we'll do our best.
[12:48] Charlotte
    Sure thing. I can't wait to see it.
[12:50] Charlotte
    Later, guys!
[12:50] Orphans
    Bye-bye!
[12:52] Ars
    See you again!
[12:57] Ars
    Charlotte's in a great mood, huh?
[13:00] Rietz
    She certainly is.
[13:02] Ars
    Where are we meeting the members of Shadow?
[13:06] Rietz
    A bar on the outskirts of town.
[13:08] Ars
    I'm impressed you were able to reach them.
[13:11] Rietz
    A member of my old mercenary
    group had a contact.
[13:14] Rietz
    I wasn't at all confident,
    but I'm glad it worked out.
[13:19] Ars
    You mean mercenary organizations
    sometimes give work to other groups?
[13:24] Rietz
    It's because we all have
    different specialties.
[13:26] Rietz
    My group primarily did front-line combat.
[13:30] Rietz
    Shadow specializes more in covert work.
[13:35] Ars
    Covert work?
[13:37] Rietz
    Intelligence, espionage...
    sometimes even assassination.
[13:42] Ars
    A-Assassination?!
[13:44] Ars
    These people are scary as heck!
[13:47] Rietz
    There's just one thing that concerns me.
[13:50] Rietz
    I've heard Shadow's former leader stepped down
    and was replaced by someone rather young.
[13:56] Ars
    So you're worried they're not as good?
[14:00] Rietz
    The opposite.
[14:01] Rietz
    The new leader is extremely competent,
[14:04] Rietz
    and Shadow is far more capable
    than it's ever been.
[14:09] Licia
    A young and brilliant leader, then?
[14:12] Licia
    That's very admirable!
[14:13] Ars
    Y-Yes, it is!
[14:15] Ars
    But then what's the concern?
[14:18] Rietz
    Apparently the new leader only takes
    jobs that catch their interest.
[14:23] Ars
    What?
[14:24] Ars
    Th-Then we'd better make sure we pay well...
[14:27] Rietz
    Apparently that's not the issue.
[14:29] Rietz
    There's no way of knowing what
    kind of jobs they'll like.
[14:33] Ars
    I see...
[14:35] Ars
    I hope this works out.
[14:37] Ars
    But... Lord Lumeire is counting on me.
[14:40] Ars
    I've got to find a way to get
    Shadow to take the job!
[14:44] Rietz
    This is it.
[14:49] Staff (including Pham)
    Welcome!
[14:52] Hostess A
    Oh, what a little cutie!
[14:54] Hostess B
    We've got juice available.
[14:56] Ars
    R-Right...
[14:57] Owner
    Sorry, but we're full up today.
[15:00] Owner
    Scram.
[15:02] Ars
    What?
[15:02] Ars
    But we're here to meet with someone...
[15:05] Rietz
    No need to worry.
[15:07] Rietz
    Soon, the light will fade.
    The time of shadows is upon is.
[15:14] Owner
    Looks like a table just opened up.
[15:16] Owner
    Take the farthest one in the back.
[15:22] Rietz
    Isn't that great?
[15:25] Ars
    Was that like a code phrase?
[15:28] Ars
    So awesome!
[15:29] Licia
    Come along, Lord Ars.
[15:33] Charlotte
    Sheesh, I'm starvin'!
[15:39] Charlotte
    What's with these bozos?
[15:40] Charlotte
    Don't they know it's rude to stare?
[15:42] Charlotte
    You mind if I roast 'em?
[15:43] Rietz
    No roasting.
[15:45] Charlotte
    Fine.
[15:46] Charlotte
    Anyway, let's put in an order.
[15:48] Rietz
    Yes, let's.
[15:49] Charlotte
    'Scuse me!
[15:51] Rietz
    I wonder what their leader might be like.
[15:54] Ars
    Yeah...
[15:58] Ars
    Shadow specializes in gathering information.
[16:01] Ars
    They probably investigate not just
    their targets, but their clients, too.
[16:06] Ars
    Which means their leader might
    be here right now, watching us...
[16:10] Charlotte
    Ars!
[16:12] Charlotte
    Ars!
[16:13] Charlotte
    Don't keep the pretty lady waiting.
[16:16] Ars
    Oh, I'm sorry!
[16:18] Ars
    Um, let's see...
[16:20] Ars
    I'd like the fruit juice—
[16:30] Pham
    Is something the matter?
[16:35] Ars
    N-No, it's nothing...
[16:38] Ars
    I'd like a juice, please.
[16:40] Pham
    Coming right up!
[16:45] Ars
    I-I'm going to use the facilities.
[16:56] Ars
    What was that all about?
[17:01] sign
    Rietz Muses 23 Male
[17:04] Ars
    My Appraisal skill seems to be functioning.
[17:07] Ars
    But...
[17:10] Ars
    A Prowess of 92 and an Ingenuity of 90?
[17:13] Ars
    Those stats are incredible!
[17:15] Ars
    And... he's a 22-year-old man?!
[17:18] Pham
    Ars Louvent.
[17:23] Pham
    How did you know I'm the leader of Shadow?
[17:29] Pham
    Talk.
[17:35] Ars
    Rietz!
[17:40] Rietz
    Do you realize what you're doing, and to whom?
[17:43] Pham
    What a surprise.
[17:45] Pham
    I thought he was just some spoiled rich kid,
     but he managed to call an ally?
[17:49] Pham
    I didn't see him do it.
    Was it some kind of magic?
[17:53] Ars
    Nope! I dunno how he's here, either!
[17:56] Licia
    You really mustn't underestimate Lord Ars.
[17:59] Ars
    L-Licia?!
[18:02] Licia
    Gracious me. Drawing a blade
    on Lord Ars like that...
[18:07] Licia
    After such a rude display,
    you're behooved to accept his request...
[18:13] Licia
    Aren't you, boss?
[18:16] Ars
    How did she know?
[18:17] Pham
    And if I refuse?
[18:19] Pham
    Kind of hard for me to do my
    job if my identity gets out.
[18:23] Pham
    I could pull out all my tricks,
    kill the rich boy, and flee.
[18:28] Ars
    K-Kill me?!
[18:31] Licia
    I'm afraid you wouldn't stand
     the slightest chance.
[18:34] Licia
    With Rietz here, you'd struggle
    just to escape with your life.
[18:41] Licia
    Though I'm sure you've already realized that.
[18:48] Ars
    They're totally negotiating without me...
[18:51] Pham
    And if I still refuse your job?
[18:53] Licia
    You see, boss, I am quite cross.
[18:57] Licia
    Earlier, you suggested you'd kill Lord Ars.
[19:01] Licia
    Were you to do such a thing...
[19:04] Licia
    I would pursue you to the furthest
    reaches of the world and end you.
[19:08] Ars
    She's terrifying!
[19:16] Pham
    Goodness me. What a scary little rich girl.
[19:19] Pham
    Okay, I apologize for my rudeness.
[19:22] Pham
    Sorry, kid.
[19:23] Licia
    You won't get a second chance.
[19:26] Pham
    But before we go further,
    answer the question I asked you.
[19:30] Pham
    How did you know who I am?
[19:32] Pham
    I thought my disguise was pretty perfect.
[19:36] Ars
    I have an Appraisal skill that allows me
    to perceive the abilities of others.
[19:42] Pham
    Hard to take you on your word there.
[19:44] Pham
    I'm gonna need a bit more than that.
[19:46] Ars
    I suppose you would.
[19:48] Ars
    What can I do to make you believe me, Mazak?
[19:53] Pham
    That's not my name.
[19:56] Pham
    I threw it away a long time ago.
[19:59] Pham
    I go by Pham now.
[20:01] Pham
    Still, if you can even tell my name,
    your power's about my worst nightmare.
[20:07] Pham
    Okay. I like you, kid.
[20:09] Pham
    I'll take your job.
[20:12] Pham
    I'd rather not die just yet, see?
[20:15] Ars
    I'm happy to hear that...
[20:17] Ars
    But are you sure?
     I haven't told you about it yet.
[20:20] Ars
    And you barely know anything about me...
[20:22] Pham
    No need for all that.
[20:24] Pham
    I can easily see one's caliber based on
    who they surround themselves with.
[20:28] Pham
    This Malkan's pretty darn tough,
[20:32] Pham
    and this girl, intimidating beyond her years,
    seems to admire the heck out of you.
[20:38] Licia
    Gracious!
[20:39] Pham
    Gotta bet on a winning horse.
[20:42] Pham
    We can talk in the back.
[20:45] Ars
    Th-Thank you very much!
[20:48] Rietz
    Lady Licia, thank you for
    what you did back there.
[20:50] Licia
    Not at all.
[20:51] Ars
    What did you do?
[20:53] Licia
    Your expression when you saw our "waitress"
    made it clear that was Shadow's boss.
[20:58] Licia
    I discussed it with Rietz,
    and he decided to follow you.
[21:02] Ars
    What?
[21:03] Ars
    Of course. The boss must
    have realized it then, too...
[21:06] Licia
    I'd appreciate it if you'd
    always remain so transparent.
[21:10] Ars
    Thank you. You saved my life.
[21:13] Ars
    Sh-She's so dependable!
    It's kind of frightening, really...
[21:17] Pham
    Oh? Find out why Perreina District
     won't stand down, you say?
[21:22] Ars
    Well? Can you do it?
[21:25] Pham
    Of course I can.
[21:27] Pham
    It's my first job for you,
    so I'll take one gold as payment.
[21:31] Pham
    I'd like three silvers now for my advance.
[21:34] Ars
    Of course!
[21:35] Ars
    Er, how long will you need
    for the investigation?
[21:40] Pham
    Let's see...
[21:42] Pham
    Meet me back here in five days.
[21:44] Ars
    Huh?! That soon?!
[21:47] Pham
    No worries, kid.
[21:48] Pham
    This sort of intel gathering is our specialty.
[21:52] Ars
    Please see to it, then!
[23:25] Ars
    Thank you so much for saving me, Rietz!
[23:29] Rietz
    No... I dropped my guard.
[23:31] Rietz
    You're now in a position where your
    life will be under constant threat.
[23:35] Rietz
    I will accompany you to the bathroom—
[23:36] Ars
    No need for that!
[23:37] sign
    Next Time
    Sounding Out
[23:38] Ars
    Next time: "Sounding Out."

Season 1

E9 - Sounding Out

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[00:01] Ars
    Well? Can you do it?
[00:04] Pham
    Of course I can.
[00:06] Pham
    It's my first job for you,
    so I'll take one gold as payment.
[00:09] Pham
    I'd like three silvers now for my advance.
[00:13] Ars
    Of course!
[00:14] Ars
    Er, how long will you need
    for the investigation?
[00:19] Pham
    Let's see...
[00:21] Pham
    Meet me back here in five days.
[00:23] Ars
    Huh?! That soon?!
[00:25] Pham
    No worries, kid.
[00:27] Pham
    This sort of intel gathering is our specialty.
[00:32] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[01:53] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:05] Charlotte
    Dang, what a meal!
[02:07] Rosell
    Charlotte, you have to leave
     some for the others!
[02:10] Charlotte
    They can just order more!
[02:10] sign
    Episode 9 Sounding Out
[02:12] Charlotte
    Go on, help yourself!
[02:15] Charlotte
    Sheesh, that was a long bathroom break.
[02:18] Ars
    Well...
[02:20] Ricia
    As it happens, we ran into
    the leader of Shadow!
[02:24] Ricia
    Lord Ars successfully got
    them to take our request.
[02:28] Charlotte
    Huh? You guys did all that without me?
[02:31] Charlotte
    I wanted to meet the guy myself.
[02:33] Charlotte
    Right?
[02:33] Rosell
    Yes, I was quite curious.
[02:35] Pham
    Here you are!
[02:36] Pham
    On the house, just for you!
[02:38] Pham
    Do take your time!
[02:40] Charlotte
    Hey, that's nice of you.
[02:42] Charlotte
    It's all been delicious!
[02:43] Pham
    Thank you kindly!
[02:46] Pham
    Now, if you'll excuse me!
[02:53] Ars
    I-Incredible...
[02:55] Ars
    I'd never have guessed Pham was
    a man if I hadn't seen his status.
[03:08] Ars
    Pardon us.
[03:10] Pham
    Hey, glad you made it.
[03:12] Ars
    Oh? The other members
     of your gang aren't here?
[03:16] Pham
    They're off on other jobs.
[03:19] Pham
    Investigations take a lot of manpower.
[03:21] Ars
    I suppose they would...
[03:24] Ars
    Who did the investigation for my request?
[03:27] Pham
    Just me.
[03:28] Ars
    J-Just you?!
[03:30] Pham
    Well, it sounded interesting enough,
     so I took care of it on my own.
[03:34] sign
    Mazak Finde 22 Male
[03:34] sign
    Diplomacy 22/23
    Leadership 33/44
    Ingenuity 87/90
[03:34] sign
    Prowess 91/92
    Archer: S
    Ambition 45
[03:34] Ars
    I get it.
[03:36] Ars
    It's his incredible skill that makes him
    Shadow's preeminent member.
[03:41] Ars
    That explains why he's the boss
    despite a mediocre Leadership score.
[03:45] Pham
    Well, let's get down to business.
[03:47] Pham
    The investigation was a success.
[03:49] Ars
    Was it? Thank you so much!
[03:53] Pham
    Only natural, since I handled it personally.
[03:57] Ars
    But how did you finish so quickly?
[04:02] Pham
    That's a trade secret.
[04:05] Pham
    Now, let me explain to you why Perreina
    District won't side with Couran.
[04:11] Pham
    I got my hands on something interesting.
[04:13] Pham
    Have a look.
[04:20] Rietz
    It's a pact!
[04:23] Rietz
    It bears the signatures and seals of
    nobles who've sided with Lord Vasmarque.
[04:28] Rietz
    All the signatories would
    have a copy of this, then?
[04:31] Ars
    It includes Perreina's signature and seal.
[04:35] Ars
    But what does it—
[04:38] Rietz
    Is that the mark of Maasa District?
[04:40] Ars
    Where's Maasa District again?
[04:44] Rietz
    It's situated in the west, like us.
[04:47] Rietz
    Maasa District has a large population
[04:49] Rietz
    and one of the continent's
    biggest infantries,
[04:52] Rietz
    on par with that of Missian's
    capital, Arcantez.
[04:55] Rietz
    They'll be a powerful ally
    to whichever side they take.
[05:01] Rietz
    Luckily, Maasa District has chosen
    Lord Couran, as we have.
[05:06] Rietz
    Yet here is the mark of Maasa District
    on a pledge of support for Lord Vasmarque.
[05:12] Ars
    D-Do you think...
[05:14] Rietz
    If this pact is genuine, it means
    that Maasa District has betrayed us.
[05:20] Ars
    B-Betrayed us?
[05:23] Ars
    Why would they do that?
[05:24] Pham
    That I don't know.
[05:26] Rietz
    At this rate, even if we invade Perreina,
[05:26] sign
    Maasa
[05:26] sign
    Perreina
[05:30] Rietz
    Maasa could mobilize and
    undermine our encirclement.
[05:33] Rietz
    Or worse, they could attack
    from behind and take us out.
[05:38] Pham
    That would certainly tip the scale
    wildly in Vasmarque's favor.
[05:42] Pham
    Perreina District has likely determined
    that siding with Couran is a losing prospect.
[05:48] Pham
    Explains why they won't play along.
[05:52] Rietz
    Can you confirm that this pact is genuine?
[05:55] Rietz
    You said it was a trade secret,
[05:58] Rietz
    but it can't be so easy to obtain
    a document of this import.
[06:02] Pham
    I don't share my methods with anyone,
    even my most trusted colleagues.
[06:09] Pham
    But I assure you I found that in
    Castle Perreina, where the headman lives.
[06:21] Rietz
    Understood.
[06:26] Rietz
    Forgive me for doubting you.
[06:29] Pham
    No worries. It's all business.
[06:32] Pham
    That sums up my investigation.
[06:34] Pham
    You can take the pact with you.
[06:37] Ars
    Pham's so cool!
[06:39] Ars
    It must take unbelievable skill to acquire
    something so important in such a short time!
[06:44] Ars
    And he can disguise himself flawlessly
    as a woman! He's a real ninja!
[06:49] Ars
    He's like Hattori Hanzo!
[06:50] Ars
    Oh, let me settle your payment.
[06:53] Pham
    Save your money.
[06:56] Pham
    I was pretty rude to you before, after all.
[06:58] Ars
    But you got us exactly what we asked for.
[07:02] Pham
    Nah. Consider it an apology for the other day...
[07:05] Pham
    and an investment in the future.
[07:11] Ars
    Understood.
[07:12] Ars
    Please let me pay you extra
    for the next job, then.
[07:16] Ars
    I can't thank you enough for this.
[07:19] Pham
    Sure. See you again.
[07:22] Ars
    Rietz, we should inform Lord Lumeire
    of Maasa's betrayal at once.
[07:27] Rietz
    Right!
[07:30] Pham
    I hope it's that simple, anyway.
[07:35] sign
    Castle Canarre
[07:36] Lumeire
    Maasa District is siding
    with Lord Vasmarque?!
[07:40] Lumeire
    Is this pact genuine?
[07:42] Ars
    I have it on good authority that it came
    from the Perreina headman's residence.
[07:47] Lumeire
    I see.
[07:50] Lumeire
    Maasa's headman has always thought
    very highly of Lord Couran.
[07:54] Lumeire
    But if this document is authentic,
[07:57] Lumeire
    getting Perreina on our side
    will be no mean feat.
[08:01] Lumeire
    Menas, take this document to
    Torbequista and Coumeire at once.
[08:06] Menas
    My lord.
[08:07] Lumeire
    Ars, you've done well.
[08:09] Lumeire
    Without you, we'd have found ourselves
    in a grave state of affairs.
[08:16] Lumeire
    I thank you.
[08:17] Ars
    Well, a mercenary leader did all the work...
[08:21] Lumeire
    Still, Perreina is the least
     of our worries now.
[08:26] Lumeire
    I need to consult with Lord Couran.
[08:28] Lumeire
    Ars, I'd like your help, as well.
[08:30] Menas
    Wait a moment.
[08:33] Menas
    There's something amiss with this pact.
[08:37] Lumeire
    There is?
[08:38] Menas
    The signature and seal of
    Maasa District aren't quite right.
[08:43] Menas
    Follow me, please.
[08:46] Menas
    The seal of Maasa's headman
    is a circle inside a hexagon,
[08:49] Menas
    with a pentagram drawn inside that circle.
[08:54] Menas
    Compare these two seals.
[08:57] Menas
    At a glance, it looks correct, but...
[09:00] Ars
    Wait.
[09:02] Menas
    The circle's not as it should be, is it?
[09:06] Menas
    The hexagon looks a bit too small, as well.
[09:09] Menas
    The signature is also a close match,
[09:12] Menas
    but there are discrepancies
    in the handwriting.
[09:14] Menas
    That said, I believe the other
    seals and signatures are genuine.
[09:18] Ars
    Does that mean...
[09:20] Menas
    Maasa District's seal and signature
    on this pact may be a forgery.
[09:26] Lumeire
    I see.
[09:28] Lumeire
    So Perreina was deceived into believing
    that Maasa betrayed us,
[09:32] Lumeire
    thus they've sided with Lord Vasmarque?
[09:37] Lumeire
    Menas has a very discerning eye.
[09:39] Lumeire
    You can take him at his word.
[09:41] Ars
    Menas has a skill like that?
[09:44] sign
    Menas Renard 40 Male
[09:44] sign
    Prowess 70/70
    Ambition 25
    Builder: B
    Cavalry: B
    Mage: C
    Infantry: B
[09:44] sign
    Leadership 71/71
    Ingenuity 75/77
    Smith: D
    Aerial: D
    Archer: A
    Strategist: B
[09:45] Ars
    My Appraisal lets me see stats,
    but it doesn't show me special skills.
[09:51] Ars
    I should try not to assume
    that I'm getting the full picture.
[09:56] Ars
    But why push a lie that
    would eventually come to light?
[10:00] Rietz
    To buy time, perhaps?
[10:02] Rosell
    Yes, that's what I think.
[10:06] Rosell
    We'll attack Perreina,
    and Perreina will fight back.
[10:12] Rosell
    But Perreina will inevitably fall
     to our superior forces.
[10:15] Rietz
    So all that matters to them is having
    Perreina on their side in the interim.
[10:22] Rietz
    If they regard Perreina as disposable,
    then their real goal must be...
[10:27] Lumeire
    Of course! The explosion magistones.
[10:31] Ars
    What are those?
[10:33] Lumeire
    Extremely valuable magistones that,
    within Missian, are only found in Perreina,
[10:38] Lumeire
    and in only three other districts across
    the entire continent of Summerforth.
[10:45] Lumeire
    When refined, explosion magistones
    allow for the use of powerful magic
[10:50] Lumeire
    and can be used to make
    even more powerful weapons.
[10:53] Ars
    I see.
[10:55] Ars
    So Lord Vasmarque is after Perreina to
    get as many of those magistones as he can.
[11:01] Rosell
    Which means that attacking Perreina
    is now out of the question.
[11:08] Lumeire
    Why say that?
[11:09] Rosell
    Under other circumstances,
    Perreina would have been our ally.
[11:13] Rosell
    If we whittle each other down by fighting,
[11:16] Rosell
    we'll be playing right into
    Lord Vasmarque's hands.
[11:20] Rosell
    I believe our only option is to tell
    Perreina the truth and win them over.
[11:26] Rietz
    I see.
[11:28] Lumeire
    But we've sent numerous messengers to
    Perreina, and all have been turned away.
[11:33] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[11:34] Lumeire
    What do we do?
[11:38] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[11:38] sign
    Castle Perreina
[11:39] Perreina Headman
    I read your letter.
[11:41] Perreina Headman
    Setting aside the question of how you
    happened to get a copy of our pact...
[11:47] sign
    Headman of Perreina
[11:47] Perreina
    For now, I'll hear what you have to say.
[11:50] Ars
    Just as I said in my letter,
[11:52] Ars
    Lamberg also wishes to
    join Lord Vasmarque's side.
[11:59] Ars
    Maasa District changing sides
    was a huge shock to us.
[12:02] Perreina Headman
    As it was to me.
[12:05] Ars
    The loyalties of a force as large as Maasa's
[12:09] Ars
    will be a critical factor
    in the war's final outcome.
[12:13] Ars
    Having learned of this, Lord Lumeire
    intends to join Lord Vasmarque, as well.
[12:19] Perreina Headman
    What did you say?
[12:20] Perreina Headman
    You mean you're a messenger
    from Canarre District, then?
[12:24] Ars
    For a small territory like ours,
[12:27] Ars
    siding with the inevitable winner
    is all the more important.
[12:30] Perreina Headman
    I'd heard Lamberg had a new lord...
[12:34] Perreina Headman
    You seem competent beyond
    your meager years.
[12:37] Perreina Headman
    You were able to steal a
    tightly guarded pact, after all.
[12:45] Perreina Headman
    Very well.
[12:47] Perreina Headman
    There's no point in hiding now that it's out.
[12:50] Perreina Headman
    I'll speak to Lord Vasmarque myself.
[12:53] Perreina Headman
    We'll gladly accept Lamberg into our cadre.
[12:56] Perreina Headman
    I'll be counting on you in the future.
[12:58] Ars
    First, I'd like to confirm one last thing.
[13:03] Ars
    Is the pact document genuine?
[13:06] Perreina Headman
    I received it from Lord Vasmarque personally.
[13:10] Perreina Headman
    I can attest to its authenticity.
[13:13] Ars
    But hasn't Maasa's headman been loyal
     to Lord Couran all this time?
[13:17] Ars
    Why would he betray him now?
[13:19] Perreina Headman
    This is war.
[13:21] Perreina Headman
    It's not uncommon to betray former
    allies to secure a winning position.
[13:26] Ars
    But surely Maasa District knows that such
    a betrayal would leave them surrounded.
[13:31] Ars
    Do you know his specific reason for siding
    with Lord Vasmarque, despite the risk?
[13:36] Perreina Headman
    Well...
[13:38] Ars
    Isn't it a bit dangerous to buy into this
    without knowing why he did it?
[13:43] Perreina Headman
    I see now. This was all a ruse.
[13:45] Perreina Headman
    Your interest in joining us was merely
    pretext to get an audience with me.
[13:50] Perreina Headman
    Arrest them!
[13:59] Ars
    Please wait.
[14:00] Ars
    We didn't come here for a fight.
[14:04] Ars
    Headman of Perreina,
    I came to tell you something.
[14:07] Perreina Headman
    A-And what's that?
[14:15] Perreina Headman
    Y-You're...
[14:17] Perreina Headman
    Maasa's headman?!
[14:20] Ars
    Well, why not ask the man himself?
[14:25] sign
    Castle Canarre
[14:26] Rosell
    Um, I think I have an idea.
[14:29] (Flashback) Lumeire
    What is it?
[14:31] (Flashback) Rosell
    We'll arrange proof that the pact is fake.
[14:36] sign
    Castle Maasa
[14:37] Maasa Headman
    Wh-What nonsense is this?
[14:38] sign
    Headman of Maasa
[14:40] (Flashback) Ars
    Then, as we suspected...
[14:42] (Flashback) Maasa Headman
    Indeed, I never signed this pact.
[14:45] (Flashback) Ars
    We believe it's a forgery by
     Lord Vasmarque to deceive Perreina.
[14:51] (Flashback) Maasa Headman
    Disgusting. What a cheap trick!
[14:54] (Flashback) Ars
    We want to pretend to change allegiances
    to get Perreina to see the light.
[14:58] (Flashback) Ars
    Could you write us a letter condemning
    the pact as counterfeit, if you would?
[15:06] (Flashback) Maasa Headman
    To forge the seal of Maasa District...
[15:10] (Flashback) Maasa Headman
    This is an absolute disgrace!
[15:12] (Flashback) Maasa Headman
    I cannot abide such underhanded tactics!
[15:16] (Flashback) Maasa Headman
    I'll visit Perreina's headman
    and reveal the truth myself!
[15:21] Ars
    Maasa's headman wants to come with us?!
[15:26] Maasa Headman
    Headman of Perreina.
[15:29] Maasa Headman
    I did not sign that pact.
[15:32] Maasa Headman
    That means it is a forgery.
[15:35] Maasa Headman
    I have served Lord Couran from the
     beginning, and I will until the end.
[15:40] Maasa Headman
    I am no turncoat!
[15:42] Maasa Headman
    Now, I wish to ask you a question.
[15:46] Maasa Headman
    Knowing what you do now,
[15:48] Maasa Headman
    will you pursue your own ruin by
    continuing to side with Lord Vasmarque?
[15:54] Perreina Headman
    Now that I know of this treachery,
    I wish to side with Lord Couran.
[15:59] Perreina Headman
    But... we still did turn on him, for a time.
[16:02] Perreina Headman
    Do you think Lord Couran
    will really take us back?
[16:07] Maasa Headman
    Indeed, that won't be easy to do.
[16:11] Maasa Headman
    Let me tell you one thing.
[16:14] Maasa Headman
    Maasa District is one of the
    most populous in all of Missian.
[16:19] Maasa Headman
    That makes us a powerful domain.
[16:22] Maasa Headman
    At the same time, it means
    I have more people to protect.
[16:28] Maasa Headman
    I feel that, for their sake,
    I must win this war at any cost.
[16:33] Maasa Headman
    I'm sure you felt the same way.
[16:38] Maasa Headman
    Nevertheless, had you investigated this,
     you'd have seen it was all a trap.
[16:43] Maasa Headman
    I cannot ignore how easily you were fooled!
[16:50] Ars
    He has such a commanding presence.
[16:52] Ars
    That's what it takes to lead a large domain.
[16:55] Ars
    I need to rise to that level.
[16:57] Maasa Headman
    Still, it was Ars who brought
    the matter to my attention.
[17:02] Maasa Headman
    Ars, I leave the decision to you.
[17:05] Ars
    M-Me?!
[17:12] Ars
    I agree that Perreina's
    headman acted incautiously.
[17:17] Ars
    But... everyone makes mistakes.
[17:20] Ars
    I don't want to cut anyone
    out for a single mistake.
[17:24] Ars
    Perhaps it's naïve of me,
[17:26] Ars
    but I'm just happy we could
    resolve this without fighting.
[17:30] Ars
    Maybe it was meant to be.
[17:32] Ars
    Let us become allies once more!
[17:38] Perreina Headman
    I'm deeply grateful for your compassion.
[17:41] Perreina Headman
    I promise to serve as best I can.
[17:52] Maasa Headman
    Well, I believe that's that.
[17:54] Maasa Headman
    There's nothing more to discuss.
[17:59] Maasa Headman
    Now go inform Lumeire of this.
[18:02] Ars
    I will!
[18:04] Ars
    Um...
[18:05] Ars
    Thank you so much for joining us today.
[18:09] Maasa Headman
    I'm the one who should thank you.
[18:11] Maasa Headman
    You saw through the enemy's plot and
    resolved the situation without bloodshed.
[18:16] Maasa Headman
    It seems Canarre has made a fine
    addition to its leadership.
[18:20] Maasa Headman
    I'll remember that.
[18:21] Ars
    Thank you so much!
[18:23] Maasa Headman
    Your acting was a bit on
    the wooden side, though.
[18:26] Ars
    I'll try to work on that...
[18:31] Ars
    That's the long and short of it.
[18:34] Ars
    Perreina's headman pledged to Lord Lumeire
    that he'd support him unilaterally from now on.
[18:42] Ars
    It also appears that Lord Vasmarque acquired
[18:45] Ars
    large numbers of explosion magistones
    from Perreina District.
[18:49] Ars
    He's frighteningly clever, isn't he?
[18:53] Rietz
    Lord Ars.
[18:56] Rietz
    Are you all right?
[18:57] Rietz
    It's gotten quite chilly today.
[18:58] Rosell
    So cold!
[19:03] Ars
    That's right. Winter's coming, isn't it?
[19:08] Rietz
    Lord Ars?
[19:12] Ars
    Thanks to the two of you, we managed
    to resolve this without anyone getting hurt.
[19:17] Ars
    Again, you have my deepest thanks.
[19:20] Rosell
    Y-You think so?
[19:23] Rietz
    Is something weighing on your mind?
[19:25] Ars
    Ah, no, it's nothing serious.
[19:28] Ars
    I know what I have to do,
    but it's difficult to accomplish...
[19:32] Rietz
    Lord Ars?
[19:38] Ars
    The headmen of Perreina and Maasa were
    desperate to protect their domains and people.
[19:43] Ars
    I have to become a strong lord like them.
[19:49] Ars
    If I didn't have you, I would have been
     powerless to influence the situation.
[19:57] Rietz
    You do have us, Lord Ars.
[20:01] Rietz
    No matter what enemy we face,
    we'll do everything we can to protect you.
[20:07] Rietz
    You need only do what you feel is right, as
     you did when you forgave Perreina's headman.
[20:14] Ars
    Thank you for your support, Rietz, Rosell.
[20:17] Alice
    Lord Ars!
[20:21] Alice
    A carriage just arrived...
[20:27] Ars
    Lord Lumeire? What are you doing here?
[20:30] Lumeire
    I'm sorry it took me so long to visit, Raven.
[20:36] Ars
    Thank you for coming.
[20:38] Lumeire
    Raven, Lord Couran wishes to meet Ars.
[20:44] Ars
    Huh?
[20:45] Ars
    Lord Couran wants to meet me?!
[20:47] Ars
    Th-The lord of a nothing territory
    like me, meeting Lord Couran?!
[20:48] sign
    Village Leader (Rural): Me
[20:49] sign
    City Mayor: Lord Lumeire
[20:50] sign
    Prefectural Governor: Lord Couran
[20:51] Ars
    That's like a village leader
    meeting the prefectural governor!
[20:54] Ars
    S-Surely a rural lord like me is
     unworthy of meeting Lord Couran...
[20:59] Ars
    There's not something
    else going on, is there?
[21:02] Lumeire
    I told Lord Couran about the recent incident.
[21:06] Lumeire
    It seems he's taken quite an interest in you.
[21:06] sign
    Interest
[21:09] Ars
    I... I see. Very well.
[21:12] Ars
    I'll try to mentally prepare myself
     for when the day comes.
[21:15] Lumeire
    What do you mean?
[21:17] Lumeire
    We're going to see him now.
[21:19] Lumeire
    Come along!
[21:22] Ars
    Right now?!
[21:23] Lumeire
    Yes!
[21:24] Ars
    S-Surely this is all too sudden!
[21:27] Ars
    I haven't even prepared tribute!
[21:29] Rietz
    Why are you hesitating? It's your
    chance to move up in the world!
[21:33] Rietz
    You must go!
[21:34] Rosell
    It's a good chance to gather intel
     on our allies! You've got to go!
[21:42] Ars
    I shall gladly accompany you!
[21:46] Lumeire
    On we go, then!
[23:25] Ars
    Listen to this, Charlotte!
[23:27] Ars
    I'm about to meet Lord Couran,
    the possible next governor of Missian!
[23:30] Charlotte
    Meaning you're going to a party
    to eat delicious food?!
[23:33] Charlotte
    Okay, I'm gonna get ready!
[23:34] Ars
    I-I told the wrong person...
[23:36] Ars
    Next time: "Couran Salamakhia."
[23:37] sign
    Next Time Couran Salamakhia
[23:38] Ars
    Whoops, I forgot "Lord."

Season 1

E10 - Couran Salamakhia

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[00:06] Charlotte
    Let's see, what should I wear for the party?
[00:11] Alice
    Er... I'm afraid the others
    have already set out.
[00:14] Charlotte
    The hell'd you say?!
[00:16] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[01:38] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[01:49] sign
    Episode 10 Couran Salamakhia
[01:49] Rosell
    Are you sure it was okay
    to leave Charlotte behind?
[01:52] Rietz
    We couldn't exactly leave the house unguarded.
[01:54] Rosell
    Well, I suppose...
[01:57] Rietz
    I'll be sure to bring her back a gift.
[02:01] Rietz
    Lord Ars, are you all right?
[02:04] Ars
    Y-Yes!
[02:06] Ars
    I wasn't expecting an invitation
    from Lord Couran...
[02:10] Ars
    He could be the next governor
    of Missian Province.
[02:13] Ars
    What does he want with a
    common rural lord like me?!
[02:17] Ars
    M-May I ask the occasion of today's party?
[02:22] Rietz
    Lord Couran has apparently
    invited powerful nobles
[02:26] Rietz
    and lords from all around
    Lord Couran's city, Semplar.
[02:30] Rosell
    He probably wants to meet everyone
    before the war to raise morale.
[02:35] Ars
    In other words,
    it'll be a mess of elite city folk.
[02:39] Ars
    I've gotta be careful not to screw up!
[02:42] Rosell
    Hey, you can see Semplar from here!
[02:47] sign
    Trading City of Semplar
[02:47] Ars
    It's so big!
[02:52] Rietz
    And Castle Semplar sits atop that hill.
[02:56] Rosell
    The city truly looks the part
     of Missian's trade capital.
[03:01] Ars
    It's spectacular.
[03:04] Ars
    We'll have to work hard to
    get Lamberg to this level.
[03:10] Rietz
    Tonight's party is a rare opportunity
    to get your name out there.
[03:14] Rietz
    I hope we can take advantage of that.
[03:17] Ars
    Yes!
[03:19] sign
    Castle Semplar
[03:33] Lords
    Who is that child?
[03:35] Lords
    Haven't seen him before.
[03:39] Ars
    They're all staring!
    It's because I'm such a bumpkin!
[03:43] Lord A
    Lord Lumeire!
[03:44] Lord A
    It's been too long.
[03:46] Lord A
    Have you been doing well?
[03:48] Lumeire
    I have. You also seem well.
[03:51] Lord B
    Lumeire, I've heard tales of your fine deeds!
[03:55] Lord C
    Ah, Lumeire!
[03:58] Ars
    Lord Lumeire is just as
    influential as I thought.
[04:02] Lumeire
    Ars.
[04:03] Lumeire
    Come here.
[04:06] Lumeire
    You're a lord as well, remember?
[04:08] Lumeire
    Hold your head high.
[04:10] Lumeire
    Allow me to introduce the lord of Lamberg
    in my Canarre District, Ars Louvent.
[04:16] Ars
    I-It's a pleasure to meet you.
[04:19] Lord C
    My, what a fine greeting from one so young.
[04:24] Lumeire
    He's coming.
[04:42] Couran
    Arise.
[04:47] Ars
    That man is Lord Couran...
[04:52] Ars
    Wh-What incredible stats!
[04:54] Ars
    They're definitely befitting
    of a ruler of this land.
[04:57] sign
    Infantry: A Cavalry: S Ambition 93
    Mage: B Builder: A Naval: A
    Leadership 99/99 Prowess 97/97
[04:57] sign
    Couran Salamakhia
    45 Male
[04:58] Ars
    I can see why Lord Lumeire
    chose to side with him.
[05:03] Ars
    But... they say his younger brother,
    Vasmarque, is even more impressive...
[05:07] Ars
    Just how amazing must he be?
[05:10] Ars
    It might not be purely about stats.
[05:13] Ars
    There may be some other reason they're
    pushing the younger Lord Vasmarque.
[05:18] Ars
    Could someone be trying
    to undermine Lord Couran?
[05:23] Ars
    If so, there must be a great darkness in play...
[05:27] Couran
    Thank you all for coming
    from your various territories.
[05:31] Couran
    There's something I wish to tell you today.
[05:35] Couran
    The death of my father has plunged
    the province of Missian into great danger.
[05:41] Couran
    The root of that danger is my
    younger brother, Vasmarque,
[05:46] Couran
    who seeks war to overturn the rightful
    heir to the governorship—myself.
[05:52] Couran
    Unfortunately, it's unlikely that Summerforth
     will step in to stave off disaster.
[06:00] Couran
    Its power has waned in its two
    hundred years of existence,
[06:03] Couran
    and it no longer functions
    as an empire should.
[06:08] Couran
    There can be no restoring
    such a degenerate reign.
[06:14] Couran
    It is a universal truth that new eras are
    forged through destruction and rebirth.
[06:20] Couran
    A nation that has become a relic of the past
[06:22] Couran
    must be destroyed and remade anew!
[06:27] Couran
    I intend to defeat Vasmarque,
[06:31] Couran
    unite Missian Province,
[06:33] Couran
    and create the nation of Missian!
[06:36] Ars
    The nation of Missian?
[06:38] Ars
    So... he wants to declare independence?
[06:40] Ars
    I had no idea.
[06:43] Couran
    Win the war and forge a nation...
[06:46] Couran
    Sadly, such things are easier said than done.
[06:50] Couran
    Yet this room is full of talented
    people of whom I can be proud.
[06:55] Couran
    I know that if we work together,
    there is nothing we cannot achieve.
[07:01] Couran
    Will you join me in seizing victory?!
[07:04] Lords
    Yes!
[07:10] Couran
    I'd like to introduce someone who
    recently performed a magnificent deed.
[07:15] Couran
    Lord of Lamberg, Ars Louvent. Step forward.
[07:19] Ars
    M-Me?!
[07:20] Rosell
    Lord Ars!
[07:21] Rietz
    Take the stage!
[07:25] Ars
    I-It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
[07:27] Ars
    I am Ars Louvent!
[07:29] Couran
    I am Couran Salamakhia.
[07:32] Couran
    Come stand beside me
    and let everyone see you.
[07:37] Ars
    Yes, my lord!
[07:41] Couran
    In an act of true cowardice,
[07:44] Couran
    Vasmarque created a counterfeit pact
    to bring Perreina District into his fold.
[07:49] Couran
    However, Ars here saw
    through Vasmarque's trick
[07:54] Couran
    and brought Perreina back to us bloodlessly.
[07:59] Lord E
    That child did?
[08:01] Couran
    Age is of no consequence!
[08:03] Couran
    What matters is accomplishments.
[08:07] Couran
    Ars has done more than anyone here.
[08:11] Couran
    I'd like you all to give him
     a round of applause!
[08:22] Ars
    Th-Thank you so much!
[08:31] Rosell
    This is delicious!
[08:33] Rosell
    I wish Charlotte could have had some...
[08:37] Rietz
    I'll bring some to Lord Ars.
[08:40] Rosell
    You're taking that much?
[08:43] Rietz
    He's spent so much time meeting people,
     he hasn't eaten anything.
[08:49] Rietz
    Lord Ars!
[08:50] Rietz
    Perhaps it's time for you to eat?
[08:54] Rietz
    A-Are you all right?
[08:56] Ars
    I'm going to get some fresh air.
[09:07] Ars
    A lord can't just protect his own territory.
[09:10] Ars
    He also has to socialize.
[09:12] Ars
    It's rough.
[09:14] Couran
    What's the matter?
[09:15] Couran
    You look down.
[09:16] Ars
    L-Lord Couran! Wh-What are you doing here?
[09:20] Couran
    I wanted to talk to you, man to man.
[09:22] Ars
    To me?
[09:24] Couran
    I hear you're bringing together talented
    retainers and doing great things.
[09:29] Couran
    I rarely hear Lumeire
    speak so highly of anyone.
[09:33] Couran
    You're a gifted man with a good eye, aren't you?
[09:36] Ars
    No, it's my subordinates
    who are amazing, not me.
[09:41] Couran
    That's exactly why I wanted to ask you this.
[09:44] Couran
    You spoke with my subordinates earlier.
[09:47] Couran
    What did you think of
    the men I'm so proud of?
[09:54] Ars
    I appraised them all earlier...
[09:59] Ars
    To be honest, there was
    no one who caught my eye.
[10:04] Ars
    Wh-What do I say?
[10:08] Ars
    I'm sorry!
[10:10] Ars
    I didn't see anyone particularly talented.
[10:14] Couran
    So you're saying...
[10:18] Couran
    your subordinates are
    more talented than mine?
[10:25] Ars
    I am!
[10:34] Couran
    I like your honesty.
[10:36] Couran
    You're right.
[10:39] Couran
    They're all good men,
    loyal and highly motivated.
[10:43] Couran
    Yet they seem to be lacking
    in the area of raw talent.
[10:48] Couran
    Hearing it from you just confirms it for me.
[10:51] Couran
    Indeed, with these men alone,
    the battle ahead may be hard to win.
[10:56] Ars
    What do you mean?
[10:58] Couran
    The other side has no shortage of clever men.
[11:02] Couran
    We have the stronger military
     and greater funds,
[11:06] Couran
    but that means little in the hands
    of mediocre leaders.
[11:09] Ars
    Th-That's awful...
[11:12] Couran
    That's why I was all the more pleased
    to hear of your recent triumph.
[11:20] Couran
    I'm happy to have a new outstanding talent.
[11:23] Couran
    I've got high hopes for you.
[11:26] Ars
    Y-Yes, my lord...
[11:28] Couran
    If you perform well and
    we win the upcoming war...
[11:33] Couran
    Let me see...
[11:36] Couran
    I'll make you the headman of Canarre.
[11:39] Ars
    Huh? What did you say?
[11:41] Couran
    I'll promote you to Canarre's headman.
[11:45] Couran
    It's only natural you be rewarded
    for your accomplishments.
[11:47] Ars
    M-M-Me? Headman of Canarre?!
[11:52] Ars
    What are you talking about?
    Wh-What about Lord Lumeire?
[11:55] Couran
    I've been planning on giving him
    a larger territory for a while.
[12:00] Couran
    He's one of the few retainers
    I can really put my faith in.
[12:04] Ars
    B-But...
[12:05] Couran
    I'm counting on you, Ars.
[12:08] Ars
    Lord Couran...
[12:13] Couran
    Oh, right.
[12:15] Couran
    Could I have your retainers?
[12:17] Ars
    C-C-Certainly not!
    They're very important to me!
[12:21] Ars
    I can't give them away,
     not even to you, Lord Couran!
[12:24] Couran
    I thought you'd say that.
[12:26] Couran
    Join my next war council, would you?
[12:29] Ars
    War council?
[12:30] Couran
    I want you to be there
    with your subordinates.
[12:33] Couran
    I want to hear your opinions.
[12:36] Couran
    And...
[12:39] Couran
    I want you to use that eye of yours
    to help me find talented people.
[12:44] Couran
    Well, see you later.
[12:50] Ars
    Lord Couran is counting on me?
[12:56] Ars
    I want to live up to his expectations.
[12:59] Ars
    I'm going to work hard!
[13:02] sign
    Castle Arcantez
[13:03] Thomas
    It appears someone foiled
    our plot in Perreina.
[13:07] Vasmarque
    Oh?
[13:09] Thomas
    It's a shame we were unable to get Couran's
    forces to wear each other down fighting,
[13:14] Thomas
    but it's not a significant loss.
[13:15] sign
    Vasmarque's Retainer
    Thomas Grangeon
[13:18] Remus
    We've already acquired more magistones
    than expected from Perreina.
[13:22] sign
    Vasmarque's Retainer
    Remus Ives
[13:23] Remus
    Even if war erupts now,
    they stand no chance against us.
[13:29] Thomas
    They seem to lack talented commanders
    outside of Lord Couran himself.
[13:34] Thomas
    We also have more officers and infantry,
[13:37] Thomas
    so a loss is highly unlikely.
[13:40] Vasmarque
    "Highly unlikely"?
[13:43] Vasmarque
    I don't fight unless victory is guaranteed.
[13:46] sign
    Potential Next Governor of Missian
    Vasmarque Salamakhia
[13:47] Vasmarque
    I require a 100% chance of winning.
[13:52] Both
    S-Sir...
[13:54] Vasmarque
    By the way, Thomas, where is Mireille now?
[13:57] Thomas
    What? How should I know?!
[14:00] Thomas
    She's probably drunk herself to death by now!
[14:03] Vasmarque
    I'll leave the past in the past.
[14:06] Vasmarque
    I wish to have her on my side.
[14:08] Thomas
    You can't be serious, Lord Vasmarque!
[14:10] Thomas
    To take that wretch as a retainer...
[14:13] Vasmarque
    Her skills are more than adequate.
[14:16] Thomas
    They are, but she's become
    a pathetic drunkard.
[14:21] Thomas
    No noble anywhere would ever hire her!
[14:25] Vasmarque
    You think not?
[14:26] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[14:28] Vasmarque
    I hope you're right.
[14:31] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[14:32] Charlotte
    We're invited to Couran's war council?
[14:35] Rosell
    Lord Couran, please!
[14:37] Rosell
    Here, a gift from Semplar.
[14:39] Ars
    He apparently wants us to sit
    in on his strategy meetings.
[14:45] Charlotte
    That's pretty awesome.
[14:47] Ars
    He also asked me to find
    talented people for him, but...
[14:52] Ars
    Rietz, do you know of a more
    efficient way to look for talent?
[14:58] Rietz
    Well, we could always ask Shadow...
[15:02] Ars
    You mean Pham?
[15:03] Rietz
    They might have pertinent intelligence.
[15:08] Pham
    Talented people, eh?
[15:10] Pham
    Well, I could probably go looking.
[15:14] Ars
    We'd appreciate it very much!
[15:16] Pham
    What's the penalty if I accidentally
    introduce you to a real loser?
[15:21] Ars
    There's no penalty, of course!
[15:23] Ars
    But if you find someone talented,
    I'll add twenty gold to your price!
[15:27] Pham
    So it's okay if I fail?
[15:29] Pham
    That's a nice, easy job.
[15:31] Ars
    B-But I'd like you to do your
    best to find someone good!
[15:35] Pham
    I'm just kidding.
[15:37] Pham
    I swear I'll only bring you the best.
[15:39] Ars
    Please do!
[15:42] Rietz
    Isn't that nice, Lord Ars?
[15:44] Ars
    Yes!
[15:45] Charlotte
    Hope he doesn't bring us a real weirdo.
[15:48] Rosell
    Charlotte!
[15:52] Rietz
    Lord Ars! Are you all right?!
[15:54] Ars
    Ow, ow, ow...
[15:56] Mireille
    Sorry 'bout that. You okay?
[16:00] Ars
    No, I'm sorry.
[16:02] Rietz
    Bumping into Lord Ars...
[16:05] Rietz
    Utterly unforgivable.
[16:12] Pham
    I'm sorry! We're not open just yet!
[16:17] Mireille
    Oh, I'm not here to eat.
[16:20] Mireille
    I want me a job here, little boy.
[16:30] Owner
    Hey, Mireille!
[16:31] Owner
    What are you doing here?
[16:34] Mireille
    And... who are you again?
[16:36] Pham
    You know each other?
[16:38] Owner
    We saw a lot of each other at the bar
    when I lived out in the sticks.
[16:43] Mireille
    Oh, so we're drinkin' buddies?
[16:44] Mireille
    Give a girl a break, then.
[16:46] Mireille
    I'm kinda homeless and broke right now.
[16:49] Mireille
    Mind if I work here for room and board?
[16:52] Owner
    Yeah, right!
[16:53] Owner
    How many drinks do you already owe me?!
[16:58] Mireille
    Aw, don't be mean.
[17:00] Mireille
    Don't wanna see me drop dead
     in the streets, do ya?
[17:02] Owner
    Just get out now!
[17:04] Pham
    I think it's just fine!
[17:06] Pham
    She's a very interesting person,
[17:08] Pham
    and I'd love to have more help on the floor!
[17:10] Owner
    What?!
[17:12] Owner
    The hell are you thinking?
[17:14] Owner
    Nothing good will come
    from hiring this lush!
[17:18] Pham
    No worries. Leave it to me.
[17:21] Pham
    My name's Lynn!
[17:23] Pham
    I look forward to working with you!
[17:26] Mireille
    Hey, you mean it? Yeah!
[17:30] Mireille
    There ya go!
[17:33] Customer A
    Hey, that's not what I ordered!
[17:36] Mireille
    Huh? That so?
[17:37] Customer B
    I got the wrong thing, too!
[17:40] Owner
    Don't drink on the job!
[17:44] Mireille
    Boy, what a day!
[17:46] Owner
    You did nothing but screw up!
[17:48] Pham
    Now, now...
[17:49] Mireille
    C'mon, it's my first day.
[17:51] Mireille
    Now, where's my free meal?
    I'm starvin' here.
[17:55] Owner
    You get your free meals after
    you do your job properly!
[17:59] Mireille
    Stingy.
[17:59] Pham
    Owner, I'm also hungry!
[18:02] Owner
    Lynn, don't indulge this slob.
[18:06] Owner
    Fine.
[18:07] Owner
    I'll whip something up.
[18:09] Lynn
    Thanks so much!
[18:14] Pham
    How did you make a living
    before now, Mireille?
[18:19] Mireille
    I'm something of a wanderer.
[18:21] Mireille
    I travel, take odd jobs,
    and look for good booze.
[18:24] Pham
    Really? Then what did you do before that?
[18:28] Mireille
    It's not smart to go prying
    into a lady's past, y'know,
[18:32] Mireille
    little boy.
[18:33] Pham
    You keep calling me "little boy."
[18:36] Pham
    Do I really look like a guy to you?
[18:38] Mireille
    Yeah, for sure.
[18:41] Mireille
    Not that it matters or anything.
[18:44] Mireille
    Ah, well.
[18:46] Mireille
    Since you're such a cute little fella,
     I'll spill a few beans.
[18:51] Mireille
    I've got a real jerk
    for a little brother, y'see?
[18:56] Mireille
    He and I used to serve this old guy together.
[19:00] Mireille
    But I heard recently that
    he kicked the bucket.
[19:05] Mireille
    It's kinda sad.
[19:07] Pham
    What was the man you served like?
[19:10] Mireille
    Kinda absent-minded, but fun to be around.
[19:14] Mireille
    We were poor as heck, but he believed in us.
[19:19] Mireille
    Um...
[19:20] Mireille
    I think his name was Amador Salamakhia.
[19:24] Owner
    Amador Salamakhia was the governor of Missian.
[19:29] Owner
    What a lousy lie.
[19:33] Mireille
    But who wants to stay
    in the same place forever?
[19:37] Mireille
    I always end up getting bored and quitting.
[19:41] Mireille
    I've been a penniless wanderer ever since,
[19:45] Mireille
    but I get to enjoy all kinds
    of local cuisines, so it's fun.
[19:49] Mireille
    Anyway, that's all of my story you get!
[19:52] Pham
    Mireille!
[19:54] Pham
    What would you say if I told you
    I know of an even better job for you?
[20:01] Ars
    What?!
[20:02] Ars
    Pham says he already found a good candidate!
[20:05] Rietz
    It hasn't even been a full day!
[20:07] Ars
    He's going to bring them today...
[20:10] Alice
    Lord Ars.
[20:11] Alice
    You have a visitor inquiring
    about a job with House Louvent.
[20:16] Ars
    They're here!
[20:18] Rosell
    Just a day later?
    This seems a little too fast...
[20:22] Charlotte
    You can't find a great talent that quick.
[20:25] Ars
    Let's just meet them and see.
[20:33] Pham
    Hello there!
[20:34] Pham
    This is who I wanted you to meet!
[20:40] Mireille
    Heya!
[20:41] Ars
    Haven't I seen her somewhere?
[20:45] Ars
    The lady from yesterday!
[20:47] Pham
    You know her?
[20:49] Ars
    We bumped into each other in town!
[20:55] Mireille
    Sorry, I don't remember you at all!
[20:57] Rosell
    She's drunk!
[20:59] Rietz
    You're drinking again?
[21:04] Rietz
    You're not just foisting a
    troublemaker on us, are you?
[21:07] Pham
    Nah.
[21:09] Pham
    I think she's entirely on your level.
[21:14] Mireille
    Hey, so you're the lord of Lamberg?
[21:16] Ars
    Yes, I'm Ars Louvent.
[21:18] Mireille
    I was wondering what you'd be like!
[21:21] Mireille
    So you're just a little guy, huh?
[21:23] Ars
    I'm sorry to disappoint.
[21:25] Mireille
    Nah, it's totally cool if you're a kid.
[21:28] Mireille
    Seems like a pretty fun household, even.
[21:31] Mireille
    Well? You wanna hire me?
[21:35] Ars
    What's your name?
[21:36] Mireille
    Mireille.
[21:38] Ars
    Even if Pham brought her here,
    could she possibly be...
[21:42] Ars
    Let's check her out first.
[21:46] sign
    Strategist: S
    Infantry: B
    Smith: A
[21:47] Ars
    Th-These stats...
[21:49] Ars
    Sh-She's a monster!
[21:52] sign
    Ingenuity 102
[21:52] sign
    Ambition 100
[23:25] Ars
    Th-This new girl has incredible stats!
[23:28] Ars
    What do I do, Rosell?!
[23:29] Rosell
    No, absolutely not! We can't hire her!
[23:32] Ars
    Why not?
[23:33] Rosell
    I don't want another intimidating
    woman around here!
[23:36] Ars
    That's your reasoning?!
[23:37] sign
    Next Time Mireille Grangeon
[23:37] Ars
    Next time: "Mireille Grangeon."

Season 1

E11 - Mireille Grangeon

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[00:00] Ars
    What's your name?
[00:02] Mireille
    Mireille.
[00:05] Ars
    H-Her stats are incredible.
[00:09] sign
    Leadership 93/98
[00:10] Ars
    Her Leadership and Prowess are both high.
[00:11] sign
    Prowess 70/72
[00:13] sign
    Ingenuity 102/103
[00:13] Ars
    Her Ingenuity is greater than Rosell's!
[00:16] sign
    Ambition 100
[00:16] Ars
    And an Ambition of 100?!
[00:19] Ars
    Even Licia's is only 80!
[00:22] Ars
    This woman...
[00:24] Ars
    Sh-She's a monster!
[00:28] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[01:49] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:01] Mireille
    Well? Gonna hire me?
[02:03] sign
    Episode 11 Mireille Grangeon
[02:03] Ars
    Um... You're Mireille Grangeon, right?
[02:07] Mireille
    Wow, you've heard of me?
[02:09] Rietz
    Mireille Grangeon? It can't be...
[02:12] Pham
    Yeah.
[02:13] Pham
    The name of the former advisor to the late
    governor of Missian, Amador Salamakhia.
[02:20] Mireille
    Yeah, that's right!
    I lived with that old guy.
[02:23] Charlotte
    Wow, she seems awesome.
[02:26] Ars
    Advisor to the late governor of Missian?
[02:28] Ars
    What's someone that important doing here?
[02:34] Ars
    Rosell? What's the matter?
[02:36] Rietz
    Lord Ars.
[02:38] Rietz
    You must not hire this woman.
[02:41] Rietz
    Her name is infamous.
[02:43] Rietz
    Though she was once served the late governor,
[02:47] Rietz
    they say she was driven from the castle.
[02:50] Mireille
    Oh, yeah? Is that what they say about me?
[02:54] Rietz
    Most importantly, she has a younger brother...
[02:57] Rietz
    Thomas Grangeon, right hand
    to our enemy, Lord Vasmarque.
[03:04] Rietz
    He's said to be a great general,
     with skills that surpass his elder sister's.
[03:09] Rietz
    Mireille, his own flesh and blood,
    might well be passing information to him.
[03:14] Ars
    S-So she might be a spy?
[03:17] Mireille
    What, give his stupid ass intel?
[03:19] Mireille
    No way! We don't get along at all.
[03:22] Mireille
    So, wait, my brother's with that dude now?
[03:25] Rietz
    That's enough out of you.
[03:27] Mireille
    Ooh, scary guy.
[03:30] Mireille
    Hey, Lynn. I'm not really
    feeling a warm welcome here.
[03:34] Mireille
    I dunno if these guys are gonna hire me.
[03:38] Pham
    What'll it be?
[03:44] Rietz
    Lord Ars.
[03:45] Rietz
    I'm sorry, but please turn her away.
[03:47] Rosell
    Yes.
[03:48] Ars
    All right.
[03:50] Ars
    I'll hire you!
[03:53] Rietz
    L-Lord Ars?
[03:55] Rietz
    Did you just say you would hire her?
[03:57] Rosell
    It's far too dangerous!
[03:59] Ars
    Nevertheless, she has genuine skill!
[04:02] Ars
    I guarantee it!
[04:06] Ars
    Like with Licia, I don't know exactly
    what her Ambition stat represents.
[04:11] Ars
    I can't be sure it means
    she's likely to betray.
[04:15] Ars
    And as for her other stats...
[04:17] Ars
    Having her on our side is worth the risk!
[04:20] Ars
    She's just that talented!
[04:22] Mireille
    Aw, I'm not that good.
[04:24] Mireille
    Shucks, I'm blushin' here.
[04:27] Ars
    We need good people right now.
[04:30] Ars
    Please!
[04:32] Charlotte
    You heard him.
[04:33] Rietz
    If Lord Ars insists...
[04:38] Ars
    Thank you, everyone!
[04:39] Mireille
    Does that mean I got the job?
[04:44] Mireille
    Pleasure to work with ya!
[04:49] Rietz
    Lord Ars! Lord Ars!
[04:52] Rietz
    I can't take this any longer!
[04:56] Rietz
    I realize that my saying so is
    the height of impropriety...
[05:00] Rietz
    But I do not believe Mireille
    is fit to be your retainer.
[05:04] Rietz
    I caught her neglecting her duties
    to sleep the day away yet again!
[05:08] Rietz
    There are multiple complaints
    from the training hall
[05:11] Rietz
    that she has no interest
    in giving instructions!
[05:14] Rietz
    And when I advised her to straighten up...
[05:17] (Flashback) Mireille
    Sometimes you just don't feel like it!
[05:19] Rietz
    She had the nerve to say that to me!
[05:23] Rietz
    She's a blemish on House Louvent
    in absolutely every respect!
[05:27] Ars
    Not this again...
[05:30] Rosell
    I don't want Mireille tutoring me anymore!
[05:34] Ars
    What now?!
[05:36] Rosell
    She said something like, "No more books,"
    then took me outside and made me run!
[05:41] (Flashback) Rosell
    Is there any point to this?!
[05:44] (Flashback) Mireille
    That's for you to figure out!
[05:47] Rosell
    What is that even supposed to mean?!
[05:50] Rosell
    I think she's just picking on me!
[05:52] Rosell
    I'm no good at running!
[05:55] Rosell
    What does a strategist even need to run for?!
[05:59] Rosell
    I'm exhausted!
[06:00] Ars
    I-I'm sure there's a method to her
    madness, but I'll talk to her just in—
[06:07] Ars
    Wh-What's that sound?!
[06:09] Gatos
    What was that?
[06:10] Marcus
    Are we under attack?!
[06:12] Millais
    Prepare for combat!
[06:15] Mireille
    Say, you've got a real talent for magic!
[06:19] Mireille
    Color me surprised.
[06:20] Charlotte
    When I really let loose, I can do way better.
[06:23] Mireille
    Wow, I wanna see!
[06:25] Ars
    Hold it right there. What are you two doing?
[06:28] Charlotte
    Big Sis Mireille said she wanted
    to see my spells, so I cast one.
[06:32] Ars
    Could you at least try to restrain yourself?!
[06:35] Mireille
    Aw, it's no fun if she holds back.
[06:38] Ars
    Then at least warn us
    before you start casting!
[06:41] Mireille
    Yeah, shoulda done that. My bad.
[06:45] Ars
    I'm just glad it wasn't an enemy attack.
[06:48] Ars
    Honestly, please be more careful—
[06:53] Gullar
    You're not taking this seriously enough.
[06:55] Gullar
    Can't you try to straighten up?
[06:58] Alice
    You're making more work for us!
     We can't take it!
[07:00] Maids
    That's right!
[07:02] Mireille
    Huh? I'm just doing what comes natural.
[07:06] Mireille
    I mean, it's kinda hard to change
    once you reach a certain age...
[07:11] Mireille
    What do you think, kiddo?
[07:12] Ars
    U-Um...
[07:16] Ars
    I-I want us all to work together!
[07:19] Ars
    If this keeps up,
    I might have to do something!
[07:22] Mireille
    Aw, really? That's tough.
[07:26] Mireille
    I really don't wanna leave this place...
[07:28] Ars
    She doesn't want to leave?
[07:30] Ars
    Despite the hostile environment
    with all the complaints?
[07:35] Ars
    Why not?
[07:37] Mireille
    No one's taken me in with as much
    gusto as you did since the old guy.
[07:46] Mireille
    I mean, there's lots more to it,
[07:48] Mireille
    but I guess I gotta prove myself
     if I wanna stay here.
[07:54] Mireille
    So, how's about a mock battle?
[07:57] Mireille
    It's kinda hard for me to show
    my stuff outside a proper fight.
[08:02] Mireille
    If I impress you in a mock battle,
    I want your stamp of approval as a retainer.
[08:05] Ars
    This is all a bit sudden...
[08:08] Rietz
    I like it.
[08:10] Ars
    No, please, Rietz...
[08:12] Rietz
    Let's see what a one-time advisor to
    the governor of Missian has to offer.
[08:22] Ars
    Wh-What should I do?
    This is really getting out of hand!
[08:29] Ars
    Well...
[08:32] Ars
    Why are you here again, Licia?
[08:35] Licia
    Your most recent letter said you
    were going to hold a mock battle,
[08:39] Licia
    so I dropped by to cheer you on!
[08:42] Ars
    Y-You just "dropped by"?
[08:44] Mireille
    Hey, so you're the legendary fiancée?
[08:47] Mireille
    I've heard tons about you.
[08:50] Licia
    Oh, and Lord Ars has told me
    all about you in his letters!
[08:55] Licia
    "A strategist who eats our food and
    does no work in exchange," I believe.
[08:58] Mireille
    Aw, Ars, that's mean!
[09:01] Ars
    I didn't say that! I didn't!
[09:03] Ars
    Though I did say I was struggling with
    all the complaints from everyone...
[09:07] Mireille
    'Course not!
[09:09] Mireille
    You're the only one who
    really wanted me here.
[09:12] Mireille
    How's about we get married?
[09:14] Ars
    N-No, Mireille, please! You're drunk!
[09:21] Ars
    What was that noise she just made?!
[09:23] Rosell
    L-Lord Ars, we should probably get started.
[09:25] Ars
    I-I will now explain the rules!
[09:30] Ars
    The mock battle will be held
    between two teams of fifty each.
[09:35] Ars
    The location will be a region
    of the eastern forest.
[09:38] Ars
    It will last until sunset.
[09:40] Ars
    Whichever side "slays" more soldiers wins.
[09:44] Ars
    That said, taking out the enemy general
[09:47] Ars
    or wiping out the entire unit
    will mean instant victory.
[09:51] Ars
    We'll be using blunt wooden
    swords for our weapons.
[09:55] Ars
    You're "slain" if struck in the head or chest,
     so kindly retire from the game after that.
[10:01] Ars
    That should cover it. Any questions?
[10:04] Charlotte
    Can we use magic?
[10:06] Ars
    Flame spells are not allowed.
[10:09] Ars
    That would end the battle instantly.
[10:11] Charlotte
    Aw, then what'm I supposed to do?
[10:14] Ars
    Instead, I'm handing out a few vials
    of aqua magia for you to make use of.
[10:20] Charlotte
    Sound-type and light-type aqua magia, huh?
[10:25] Rosell
    These are safer, since you can't attack
    people directly with them, but...
[10:32] Rosell
    Don't just go and use them!
[10:34] Charlotte
    I didn't. I just held it a little
    too tight, and it went off.
[10:40] Ars
    Now, how shall we divide the teams?
[10:43] Ars
    I want to see what Mireille can do,
    so I'd prefer to be on her side, but...
[10:53] Ars
    Why are the rest of you siding with him?!
[10:55] Rietz
    The outcome was inevitable.
[10:57] Rosell
    Uh-huh!
[10:58] Licia
    One must drive out an unwanted presence!
[11:02] Licia
    Correct?
[11:02] Rietz/Rosell
    Uh-huh!
[11:03] Charlotte
    I wanna try going up against Big Sis!
[11:06] Eis
    If Lord Ars loses, Mireille gets fired.
[11:10] Eis
    So you newbies can join his team.
[11:13] New Soldier
    That's not fair!
[11:14] Veteran Soldier
    Shut up!
[11:16] Ars
    Hang on...
[11:17] Ars
    Mireille, please, say something.
[11:20] Mireille
    Eh, sounds fine to me.
[11:22] Ars
    You're drinking again!
[11:24] Ars
    Where did you even get that?!
[11:26] Eis
    Sheesh. Is she even taking this seriously?
[11:30] Mireille
    Can I get me a refill?
[11:33] Ars
    The point of this mock battle was
    to get everyone to accept her...
[11:36] Ars
    But I think she's just driving
    an even bigger wedge!
[11:40] Ars
    Well, let's take our positions.
[11:42] Mireille
    'Kay!
[11:45] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[11:50] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[11:56] Wren
    One, two...
[11:57] Wren/Kreiz
    Do your best!
[11:59] sign
    Rietz's Team
[12:03] Charlotte
    Gotta say, these teams are super unbalanced.
[12:05] Charlotte
    You sure this is okay?
[12:07] Rietz
    The strength of House Louvent is its unity.
[12:10] Rietz
    We're better off without a
    disruptive force like her.
[12:13] Soldiers
    Uh-huh!
[12:14] Charlotte
    You think so?
[12:16] Charlotte
    I think Big Sis Mireille is
    pretty awesome, personally.
[12:22] sign
    General Rosell
[12:22] Rosell
    Charlotte and Licia are
    domineering enough as it is...
[12:27] Rosell
    If Mireille joins them, our female
    faction is gonna be way too scary!
[12:34] Rosell
    Rietz! Let's do our best!
[12:37] sign
    Mireille's Team
[12:39] sign
    General Ars
[12:40] Ars
    All right, everyone! Let's give this our all!
[12:43] Mireille
    Sure!
[12:47] Ars
    Do you really think we'll be okay?
[12:49] Ars
    The other team has Rietz...
[12:51] Mireille
    Oh, that kid?
[12:54] Mireille
    I saw him in training.
    That Rietz kid is a real monster!
[12:58] Mireille
    Gotta wonder what he's doing
    out here in the sticks.
[13:01] Mireille
    Oh, and Charlotte's really
    something else, too.
[13:05] Mireille
    I bet she could take out
    a whole squad in a second.
[13:08] Mireille
    How'd you score talent like them?
[13:11] Ars
    I just asked them to become my retainers.
[13:14] Mireille
    Oh? Nice work!
[13:18] Ars
    Anyway, we're at quite a disadvantage
    against them, aren't we?
[13:24] Mireille
    And we've got a team full of greenhorns.
[13:28] Mireille
    There's no way we'd win
    under normal circumstances.
[13:33] New Soldier A
    You didn't have to come out and say it!
[13:35] New Soldier B
    We know we're at a disadvantage!
[13:37] New Soldier C
    We're doing our best!
[13:39] New Soldiers
    Yeah! Yeah!
[13:41] Mireille
    Aw, sorry.
[13:43] Mireille
    It's just the truth, though, you know?
[13:48] Ars
    Mireille.
[13:49] Ars
    You shouldn't talk like that.
[13:52] Ars
    It's true that we have our weaknesses...
[13:55] Mireille
    Oh, yeah, we got nothing but weaknesses.
[13:58] Mireille
    But we're also gonna win.
[14:01] Mireille
    We can't change our army,
    but we've got infinite strategy.
[14:06] Mireille
    We're up against a strong opponent
    and have no sense of teamwork.
[14:10] Mireille
    At a glance, everything's against us, but...
[14:13] Mireille
    In another sense,
    we've been dealt a lucky hand.
[14:18] Mireille
    I don't care that you guys hate me.
[14:20] Mireille
    It's not a strategist's job be loved,
    but to get you that win.
[14:30] Wren
    It's starting!
[14:32] Licia
    It appears Lord Ars's army
     has signaled combat first.
[14:39] Rietz
    Is it all set up?
[14:40] Rosell
    Just as you asked.
[14:42] Veteran Mage
    We'll know the second the enemy
    enters our route of advance.
[14:49] Rietz
    Then let's go over the plan once more.
[14:52] Rietz
    In normal combat, our opponent
    stands no chance of victory.
[14:55] Rietz
    So there's a strong chance they'll try
    to use projectiles and ambush tactics.
[15:01] Rietz
    Which is why we'll follow standard combat
    theory and attack their weak force directly.
[15:06] Soldiers
    Sir!
[15:07] Rietz
    We'll divide into two units.
    My unit will march first.
[15:12] Rietz
    The other unit, led by Rosell, will follow
    behind us, maintaining a certain distance.
[15:19] Rietz
    If Mireille mounts an ambush on you,
    use sound magic to call us back.
[15:24] Rietz
    We'll be faster than they are,
[15:26] Rietz
    so we'll catch up before you're
    wiped out and defeat them.
[15:33] Rietz
    That's our plan.
[15:35] Rietz
    Anything to add?
[15:37] Rosell
    Nothing.
[15:40] Rietz
    We've survived many battles together.
[15:43] Rietz
    If we fight as we always do,
     we'll be just fine.
[15:46] Rietz
    And, as we always do...
[15:48] Rietz
    Let us seize victory!
[15:51] Veteran Soldiers
    Yes!
[15:53] Kreiz
    They're moving out!
[15:55] Jean
    They're splitting in two?
[15:58] Jean
    That's quite cautious of them.
[16:00] Licia
    That caution has surely led House
    Louvent to victory many times before.
[16:07] Licia
    What will Mireille do in response?
[16:13] Rietz
    First, let's ascertain the enemy's
    formation and position.
[16:15] Ben
    Yes, sir!
[16:23] Ben
    They triggered it already.
[16:25] Rietz
    That was quick.
[16:35] Jil
    Ah, R-Rietz!
[16:38] Rietz
    You're from Mireille's team...
[16:41] Jil
    E-Er...
[16:42] Jil
    Do you think I could join your side?
[16:46] Ben
    Join our side? This has gotta be a trap.
[16:50] Jil
    I can tell you Mireille's strategy.
[16:53] Rietz
    I'll hear you out, for now.
[16:56] Jil
    Yes, sir!
[16:58] Jil
    Here's her plan.
[17:00] Jil
    Mireille predicted you'd split
    your troops into two units.
[17:04] Jil
    She was going to make her soldiers call out
    that a real enemy attack was happening,
[17:10] Jil
    to get you right where she wants you...
[17:16] Ars
    Grin!
[17:17] Jil
    ...then ambush the other unit
    when they rushed in to help,
[17:21] Jil
    and use all she's got to take out your general.
[17:27] Jil
    That's her entire plan.
[17:30] Henry
    Lord Ars really went for that?
[17:31] Dawson
    He didn't object to it?
[17:34] Jil
    He didn't.
[17:36] Jil
    Please, let me join your team!
[17:43] Rietz
    That's not possible.
[17:44] Rietz
    As persuasive as Mireille may be,
[17:47] Rietz
    Lord Ars would never accept such a plan.
[17:51] Rietz
    Do you think so little of him?
[17:55] Jil
    Of course not! I was totally lying just now.
[18:00] Jil
    You're absolutely right, Rietz.
[18:02] Jil
    Mireille just asked me to pretend to betray
    her to get you where she wants you.
[18:06] Rietz
    Why admit that to us, your enemy?
[18:10] Jil
    I hate Mireille.
[18:12] Jil
    She comes late to training
    and pushes her busywork on us!
[18:17] Jil
    I've never once seen her do any decent work!
[18:20] Rietz
    I sympathize.
[18:23] Jil
    I know it's not good to hate your allies.
[18:26] Jil
    But I've sworn my loyalty to Lord Ars.
[18:31] Jil
    That's all the more reason I can't
    abide her slovenly attitude.
[18:35] Jil
    I want to betray Mireille.
[18:38] Jil
    So I'll tell you her real plan.
[18:44] Rietz
    I see.
[18:45] Rietz
    She wants to lure us here and attack us on
    both sides with her unit and Lord Ars's.
[18:51] Jil
    Please pretend to fall for the plan.
[18:54] Jil
    I'm supposed to use sound magic
    to signal the attack.
[18:57] Jil
    If I don't, her plan will fail.
[19:01] Jil
    Please make wise decisions,
    for Lord Ars's sake.
[19:07] Rietz
    All right.
[19:08] Rietz
    Let me hold your catalyzer just to be safe.
[19:12] Jil
    Take it.
[19:16] Rietz
    Detain him.
[19:21] Jil
    Hey! What's this all about?!
[19:24] Rietz
    The conspicuousness of your catalyzer
    makes me suspect ulterior motives.
[19:30] Henry
    He's got another catalyzer!
[19:34] Rietz
    You were planning to lure us there,
[19:37] Rietz
    then use your hidden catalyzer to trigger
    the sound magic when we arrived.
[19:41] Jil
    N-No! I wasn't—
[19:48] Jil
    Yes. You're right.
[19:50] Freddie
    He almost had us fooled.
[19:52] Rietz
    But he's also simplified things for us.
[19:55] Rietz
    They won't send their soldiers here
    without the sound magic signal.
[20:00] Rietz
    Let's get around behind them and strike.
[20:03] Veteran Soldiers
    Sir!
[20:07] Alice
    They're on the move!
[20:09] Wren
    They're so fast!
[20:20] Ben
    Are Rosell and his men keeping up?
[20:23] Rietz
    We're moving swiftly, but I'm sure they are.
[20:37] Rietz
    If we take out Lord Ars here, we win.
[20:43] Rietz
    Now!
[20:52] Mireille
    Hey, nice work!
[20:54] Mireille
    Just like I expected.
[20:57] Mireille
    Great performance, kid.
[20:59] Gullar
    Wh-What's the meaning of this?!
[21:01] Ben
    Where are the other soldiers?!
[21:05] Mireille
    You're so loyal and talented.
[21:06] Mireille
    And extremely predictable.
[21:08] Rietz
    What are you smiling about?
[21:11] Rietz
    I don't know what your plan was here...
[21:14] Rietz
    But this still ends when
    I take out your general.
[21:18] Rietz
    Did you really think you could escape me?
[21:22] Ars
    He's angry! Rietz is out
    of his mind with rage!
[21:25] Mireille
    Oh, how scary.
[21:27] Mireille
    But I've got faith in my speed and stamina.
[21:32] Rietz
    Interesting. We've got that in common.
[21:35] Mireille
    Okay, then...
[21:38] Mireille
    Time to start a game of tag!
[21:41] Rietz
    All men... charge!
[21:45] Ars
    I really feel like you're driving
     that wedge deeper!
[23:25] Ars
    W-We're playing tag with Rietz?!
[23:27] Ars
    There's no way we're gonna win!
[23:29] Mireille
    Aw, what's wrong, Ars?
[23:31] Ars
    Mireille! Are you sure this
    plan is going to work?!
[23:34] Mireille
    Yeah, no idea.
[23:36] Ars
    So it might not?!
[23:36] sign
    Next Time Oath
[23:37] Ars
    Next time: "Oath."

Season 1

E12 - Oath

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[00:01] Narrator
    Leadership.
[00:01] sign
    Leadership
[00:05] Narrator
    Prowess.
[00:05] sign
    Prowess
[00:08] Narrator
    Ingenuity.
[00:09] sign
    Ingenuity
[00:12] Narrator
    Diplomacy.
[00:13] sign
    Diplomacy
[00:17] Narrator
    And...
[00:17] sign
    Ambition
[00:18] Narrator
    Ambition.
[00:20] sign
    Prowess Leadership Aerial Naval
     Infantry
    Cavalry Prowess Archer
    Ingenuity
[00:20] Narrator
    Ars can perceive people's natural
    talents in the form of stats
[00:25] Narrator
    with a skill called "Appraisal."
[00:27] Narrator
    The ability to see the talents of
    others is important for a lord.
[00:34] Narrator
    He'll have to use it to survive
    the age of war ahead of him.
[00:45] Villagers
    Now it's getting exciting!
[00:46] Villagers
    Go! Get 'em!
[00:47] Cook
    Rietz is on Mireille's tail!
[00:49] Alice
    Go!
[00:50] Bridgette
    Get her, Rietz!
[00:54] Ars
    Mireille! They're going
    to catch us in no time!
[00:59] Mireille
    Hey, it's all good!
[01:03] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:25] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[02:34] sign
    Episode 12 Oath
[02:36] Rietz
    If we catch Mireille, we win.
[02:38] Rietz
    Let's take her with all we've got!
[02:41] Millais
    Got you!
[02:43] Ars
    They're here! They're here!
[02:47] Mireille
    Won't be that easy!
[02:53] Ars
    They really fell right for it!
[02:56] Ars
    I haven't seen a real trap since Rosell's.
[02:59] Ars
    And she used them on people?!
[03:01] Ars
    A-Amazing!
[03:03] Ars
    But...
[03:15] Rietz
    Mireille!
[03:17] Ars
    Those will never work on Rietz!
[03:19] Mireille
    How vigorous!
[03:20] Henry
    Follow after Rietz!
[03:23] Ars
    Mireille!
[03:24] Mireille
    Okay, kiddo! That's your cue!
[03:26] Ars
    R-Right!
[03:29] Rietz
    Get back here!
[03:40] Veteran Soldier 20
    M-My ears!
[03:42] Henry
    Crap, we lost her!
[03:43] Henry
    Where'd she go?!
[03:48] Rietz
    There you are!
[03:50] Rietz
    You won't escape!
[03:51] Ars
    T-Terrifying!
[03:53] Ars
    Rietz hasn't stopped!
     He's actually gotten angrier!
[03:57] Mireille
    Shucks, he's still on our tail after all that?
[04:01] Mireille
    We haven't gotten the
    newbies' signal yet, though...
[04:08] Alice
    Almost there!
[04:09] Bridget
    Now! You've got her!
[04:11] Licia
    Look at her run, with Lord Ars
    clinging to her back like that...
[04:16] Licia
    Go, Rietz!
[04:18] Licia
    Beat the crap outta Mireille!
[04:21] Jean
    Lady Licia?!
[04:24] Licia
    Don't you agree, Jean?
[04:27] Kreiz
    Hey, Wren.
[04:28] Wren
    What is it, Kreiz?
[04:30] Kreiz
    Where'd our brother's soldiers go?
[04:34] Licia
    That's a good question...
[04:41] Charlotte
    Hey, we're getting further
    separated than we meant to.
[04:44] Charlotte
    Shouldn't we hurry and catch up with 'em?
[04:47] Rosell
    No...
[04:48] Rosell
    Their reason for rushing ahead could
    be due to an emergency situation.
[04:53] Rosell
    Which means we should actually keep our
    distance from Rietz's unit right now.
[05:01] Newbie Soldier 1
    There he is! It's Rosell!
[05:03] Newbie Soldier 2
    Launch the signal!
[05:07] Rosell
    Huh?
[05:08] Rosell
    That's only half of them...
[05:10] Rosell
    Are the others dealing with Rietz?
[05:13] Rosell
    If so, there's no chance of
    reinforcements showing up.
[05:18] Rosell
    With equal numbers,
    we should have the advantage!
[05:21] Rosell
    Fight back now!
[05:23] Eis
    You got it.
[05:25] Veteran Soldier
    We'll take these newbies out in no time!
[05:32] Newbie Soldier 1
    It's true that we can't beat you one-on-one.
[05:35] Newbie Soldier 1
    Mireille said as much.
[05:37] (Flashback) Mireille
    Hey, newbies.
[05:39] (Flashback) Mireille
    Those other guys made a point
    of saying how weak you were.
[05:44] (Flashback) Newbie Soldier 1
    Well...
[05:45] (Flashback) Newbie Soldier 2
    That's understandable.
[05:47] (Flashback) Mireille
    They are stronger, it's true.
[05:51] (Flashback) Mireille
    But doesn't it tick you off?
[05:56] (Flashback) Mireille
    Don't you want to make those big, tough
    veterans eat their words for once?
[06:04] (Flashback) Mireille
    So...
[06:06] Newbie Soldier 1
    It's two...
[06:07] Newbie Soldier 2
    ...against one!
[06:12] Newbie Soldier 1
    Get them!
[06:18] Rosell
    Almost all of them are here?!
[06:20] Rosell
    That means Rietz's unit must be...
[06:23] Licia
    ...facing Mireille all by herself?
[06:31] (Flashback) Mireille
    Knowing Rietz and Rosell,
    they'll probably split up.
[06:37] (Flashback) Mireille
    I'll lure Rietz and his men away.
[06:39] (Flashback) Mireille
    While I do, all of you
    go after Rosell together!
[06:43] Rosell
    We're outnumbered...
[06:46] Rosell
    They're beating us!
[06:48] Charlotte
    Rosell...
[06:49] Charlotte
    We gotta run!
[06:52] Newbie Soldier 2
    They're getting away! After them!
[06:54] Charlotte
    We'll meet up with Rietz!
[06:55] Newbie Soldiers
    Get them!
[06:56] Newbie Soldiers
    Come back here!
[06:57] Charlotte
    Let's trust that Rietz will
    take down Big Sis Mireille
[07:00] Charlotte
    and buy him some time!
[07:02] Charlotte
    Rosell, cover your ears!
[07:10] Mireille
    That'll be Charlotte. Nice!
[07:12] Mireille
    Now we know exactly where Rosell is.
[07:14] Ars
    Surely that's hardly relevant right now!
[07:17] Ars
    Rietz is gaining on us!
[07:20] Mireille
    No way!
[07:21] Rietz
    That sound just now must
    have been Rosell's unit.
[07:25] Rietz
    I thought we'd put considerable
    distance between us.
[07:28] Rietz
    What are they doing so close by?
[07:30] Rietz
    Don't tell me...
[07:31] Rosell
    W-Wow, that was loud!
[07:33] Rosell
    Nice work, Charlotte.
[07:35] Charlotte
    Good luck, everyone...
[07:36] Rosell
    Charlotte!
[07:38] Newbie Soldier 1
    There he is!
[07:39] Newbie Soldier 2
    Right there!
[07:41] Rosell
    Don't make me run so much!
[07:44] (Flashback) Mireille
    You don't have to take
    their general just yet.
[07:47] (Flashback) Mireille
    What matters is getting Rosell
    moving in the right direction!
[07:50] Rosell
    Rietz!
[07:54] Licia
    Mireille was after Rosell from the start!
[07:58] Licia
    Her objective wasn't to provoke Rietz
    and split up the veteran soldiers.
[08:04] Licia
    Her real goal was...
[08:08] Licia
    This battle is all but won.
[08:10] Licia
    Let us see its conclusion for ourselves.
[08:14] Rietz
    I won't let you make it to Rosell!
[08:17] Mireille
    Looks like he's caught on.
[08:20] Mireille
    Ars, hold on tight!
[08:22] Mireille
    Time for the last dash!
[08:27] Ars
    Mireille, you can still run this fast?!
[08:32] Ars
    He's coming.
[08:36] Mireille
    Wow! I've never met anyone
    faster than me before!
[08:40] Ars
    Rietz...
[08:41] Rietz
    Lord Ars...
[08:44] Rietz
    Since that day, I have remained by
    your side to repay your faith in me.
[08:49] (Flashback) Ars
    I need you, Rietz!
[08:52] Rietz
    You didn't care about my race or origin.
[08:54] Rietz
    You just needed me.
[08:57] Rietz
    I've wielded my sword to
    make your dreams come true.
[09:00] Rietz
    In order to remain your
    most trusted guardian...
[09:04] Rietz
    I cannot lose to someone like her!
[09:07] Rietz
    I will catch you!
[09:09] Mireille
    Well, darn.
[09:14] Ars
    Th-They're both way too fast!
[09:17] Ars
    I'm getting dizzy!
[09:19] Mireille
    Hey, found ya!
[09:24] Ars
    Rosell!
[09:29] Rietz
    Rosell, don't stop!
[09:31] Rietz
    I'm about to take Mireille down!
[09:41] Mireille
    Ars!
[09:42] Ars
    I'm sorry, Rietz!
[09:45] Mireille
    No escape for you!
[09:50] Ars
    He didn't stop!
[09:52] Rietz
    Forgive me, Lord Ars!
[10:16] Mireille
    And that's the win.
[10:24] Mireille
    There we go.
[10:25] Mireille
    Whew, heavy kid!
[10:27] Ars
    Despite our disadvantage,
    she's this calm about winning...
[10:35] Mireille
    Really worked me up a sweat.
[10:37] Mireille
    I'd love a beer right now!
[10:39] Ars
    No wonder she was advisor
    to the late Governor of Missian.
[10:42] Ars
    She's incredible!
[10:44] Rosell
    I'm sorry.
[10:46] Rietz
    No, it's my fault for failing to stop her.
[10:49] Newbie Soldiers
    Yeah! We won!
[10:51] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[10:53] Jean
    It's over, then?
[10:54] Licia
    Yes.
[10:57] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[10:57] Ars
    I will now announce the results!
[10:59] Ars
    The victor is... Mireille's team!
[11:02] Newbie Soldier A
    Yeah! We won!
[11:04] Newbie Soldier B
    I can't believe it!
[11:06] Veteran Soldier 2
    It was all dirty tricks.
[11:08] Veteran Soldier 3
    We'd have won in a fair fight.
[11:12] Rietz
    What are you talking about?
[11:14] Rietz
    In battle, "dirty" and "fair" are irrelevant.
[11:17] Rietz
    Besides, we had the superior force.
[11:21] Rietz
    We have no right whatsoever to complain.
[11:25] Rietz
    We must simply accept the result.
[11:28] Rosell
    Yes, I agree.
[11:35] Rietz
    I do find Mireille's attitude hard to swallow.
[11:39] Rietz
    But she also led them to victory.
[11:43] Rietz
    That's not something just anyone could do.
[11:49] Rietz
    I'm sorry I wasn't able
    to lead you to victory.
[11:53] Rietz
    I intend to learn more from Mireille.
[11:56] Veteran Soldier
    Rietz...
[12:00] Rietz
    Mireille.
[12:04] Rietz
    Regrettably, we must accept defeat.
[12:09] Rietz
    You truly are brilliant.
[12:11] Rietz
    I apologize for my rudeness.
[12:13] Rosell
    I now understand why you made me run, too.
[12:16] Rosell
    I'll do my best, so please
    continue to tutor me.
[12:19] Veteran Soldier A
    Please help us from now on, as well.
[12:23] Charlotte
    See? It's just like I told you!
[12:26] Charlotte
    She's awesome!
[12:30] Ars
    The way this is going... Will Mireille
    say something to ruin the moment?
[12:35] Mireille
    Man...
[12:36] Mireille
    You guys were freaking awesome!
[12:40] Mireille
    First, Rietz!
[12:42] Mireille
    I knew you were pretty incredible,
[12:44] Mireille
    but I didn't expect you to come
    that close to catching me.
[12:47] Mireille
    And if Charlotte had gone all-out,
[12:50] Mireille
    we wouldn't have stood
    a chance to begin with.
[12:53] Mireille
    And...
[12:54] Rosell
    I-I'm sorry.
[12:56] Rosell
    All I did was run around...
[12:59] Mierille
    Was it your call to keep distance
    from Rietz's unit on the move?
[13:03] Rosell
    Y-Yes.
[13:05] Mireille
    Of course it was! I knew you had
    a good head on your shoulders.
[13:09] Mireille
    You're why that was kinda
    skin-of-my-teeth at the end.
[13:12] Mireille
    Boy, I bet we're in for
    some interesting times.
[13:17] Mireille
    And...
[13:18] Mireille
    Ars! You're the most amazing of all
    for having such awesome retainers.
[13:23] Ars
    M-Me?!
[13:25] Mireille
    Yep.
[13:26] Mireille
    Some lord of a backwater domain bringing
    together all these strong kids...
[13:31] Mireille
    Just what are you plotting, anyway?
[13:35] Ars
    Huh? Plotting?
[13:37] Ars
    Um, well...
[13:40] Ars
    At first, I wanted to build a strong
    domain that could survive a war.
[13:44] Ars
    But now I just want to build a domain
    where children can live happily.
[13:52] Mireille
    Okay, got it.
[13:54] Mireille
    So you'd rather go without war, is that it?
[13:58] Ars
    Yes.
[13:59] Mireille
    In that case...
[14:02] Mireille
    I guess you'd better become king, huh?
[14:11] Ars
    Wait, king? You mean the emperor?!
[14:15] Mireille
    Well, wanna get started?
[14:17] Mireille
    I think you could pull it off.
[14:25] Ars
    Me? Emperor?
[14:28] (Flashback) Raven
    I was worried about how you'd fare
     in the chaotic age to come...
[14:33] (Flashback) Raven
    But you may yet become a great man.
[14:35] (Flashback) Ars
    Me? A great man?
[14:37] (Flashback) Raven
    You could become a powerful noble...
[14:40] (Flashback) Raven
    Or perhaps even the emperor himself.
[14:43] (Flashback) Ars
    The emperor?!
[14:48] Mireille
    Well, the best thing to follow
    up a good sweat is booze!
[14:51] Mireille
    Let's get this party rolling, everyone!
[14:54] Ars
    Licia...
[14:55] Licia
    Well done!
[14:57] Ars
    Thanks.
[15:00] Ars
    Um... So, everyone...
[15:03] Ars
    Well done in the mock battle!
[15:06] All
    Cheers to that!
[15:22] Ben
    Mireille won again!
[15:24] Erik
    How many times does that make?!
[15:25] Henry
    Sh-She's tough!
[15:28] Mireille
    You guys have a lot to learn.
[15:33] Marcus
    How much can she drink?
[15:35] Gatos
    Sh-She's a monster!
[15:37] Newbie Soldier 8
    We've seen what you can do.
[15:40] Newbie Soldier 8
    Can you teach us, too?
[15:42] Newbie Soldier D
    Yeah, yeah!
[15:43] Newbie Soldier D
    We wanna be strong!
[15:45] Mireille
    What? But there's not much to teach...
[15:51] Mireille
    I checked out your training.
[15:53] Mireille
    Rietz's instruction and
    training regimen are so good,
[15:57] Mireille
    I kinda have nothing to add.
[16:01] Mireille
    Besides, you guys are already way
    stronger than the average soldier.
[16:08] Newbie Soldier 8
    B-But then why didn't you
    say that to begin with?
[16:11] Mireille
    Point is, I'm nothing compared to Rietz!
[16:16] Rosell
    I...
[16:18] Rosell
    I finally understand why you made me run.
[16:23] Rosell
    If I had more stamina...
    If I could go faster...
[16:28] Rosell
    Maybe we would've won the mock battle.
[16:32] Rosell
    I thought that thinking up good
    tactics was all a strategist needed,
[16:37] Rosell
    but I suppose the battlefield
    demands more of you.
[16:41] Mireille
    That's right.
[16:43] Mireille
    You dying on the battlefield
    means even more soldiers die.
[16:48] Mireille
    That's how important a strategist is.
[16:51] Mireille
    You don't need to be able to fight yourself.
[16:54] Mireille
    But you can't use this if you're dead.
[17:01] Rosell
    I'll run!
[17:06] Charlotte
    Sorry 'bout that.
[17:07] Mireille
    That's right, Charlotte!
[17:10] Mireille
    I want you firing off spells
    behind Rosell as he's running.
[17:15] Mireille
    Then he'll really have to be fast.
[17:18] Charlotte
    No prob.
[17:21] Rosell
    Terrifying... Our women are terrifying!
[17:28] Licia
    I'm terribly sorry.
[17:30] Ars
    Huh? What are you apologizing for?
[17:33] Licia
    Mireille is clearly an impressive talent,
[17:36] Licia
    yet I succumbed to jealousy
    and acted shamefully before you.
[17:43] Licia
    Still...
[17:45] Licia
    You need not have worried.
[17:48] Licia
    She's carved out her own place here.
[17:53] Ars
    Yes. I'm glad.
[17:59] Ars
    Although...
[18:00] (Flashback) Mireille
    I think you could pull it off.
[18:07] Rietz
    Good evening.
[18:08] Ars
    Rietz!
[18:10] Ars
    Good evening.
[18:13] Ars
    Rietz?
[18:15] Ars
    Licia?
[18:16] Rietz
    Lord Ars.
[18:19] Rietz
    Though it was merely a
    mock battle, I still lost.
[18:22] Rietz
    I failed to meet your expectations.
     Forgive me!
[18:25] Ars
    What? N-Not at all. You did fine!
[18:28] Ars
    I'm not even remotely concerned.
[18:30] Rietz
    It absolutely was not fine!
[18:34] Rietz
    That night, I swore an oath to Lord Raven.
[18:39] (Flashback) Raven
    Remain close by Ars's side and support him.
[18:44] Rietz
    Yet it turned out like this.
[18:47] Rietz
    I am ashamed.
[18:54] Ars
    This hasn't diminished my faith in you.
[18:59] Ars
    I look forward to continuing
    to work with you.
[19:02] Rietz
    Lord Ars...
[19:04] Rietz
    I will devote myself to training twice over.
[19:12] Ars
    Still... this shows just
    how amazing Mireille is.
[19:16] Rietz
    Loath as I am to admit it, it does.
[19:20] Ars
    What do you think of what Mireille said?
[19:24] Ars
    About... me becoming emperor.
[19:28] Rietz
    I think it's quite a statement.
[19:31] Rietz
    But it didn't surprise me.
[19:34] Ars
    She said emperor, though.
[19:36] Ars
    I could never go that far.
[19:39] Ars
    She was joking, surely.
[19:42] Rietz
    Do you think so?
[19:43] Rietz
    I feel the same way Mireille does.
[19:56] Ars
    If I said I wanted a world without war...
[20:01] Ars
    And that I wanted to become lord
    of these lands to make that happen...
[20:07] Ars
    How would you react?
[20:12] Rietz
    I would accompany you all the way there.
[20:15] Rietz
    I will clear the path for you, Lord Ars.
[20:27] Ars
    Thank you.
[20:31] Wren/Kreiz
    See you, Big Sis!
[20:34] Licia
    Well, I should be going.
[20:37] Ars
    All right. I'll write you again.
[20:39] Licia
    Of course. I'll be waiting.
[20:42] Soldier C
    Mireille!
[20:44] Soldier C
    Don't sleep in!
[20:45] Soldier D
    Get to training already!
[20:47] Mireille
    What, again?
[20:52] Reitz
    Next! You there!
[20:54] Soldiers
    Rietz!
[20:55] Soldiers
    I think he's more terrifying than before!
[20:57] Rosell
    Stop it! I'm already running!
[20:57] Charlotte
    I'm gonna catch up!
[21:00] Charlotte
    C'mon!
[21:06] Alice
    Lord Ars, there's a letter for you.
[21:11] Ars
    It's from Lord Couran. Another summons.
[21:15] Ars
    He wants us to take part in his war council.
[21:19] Ars
    Mireille, please come along
    and lend us your wisdom.
[21:22] Mireille
    Sure, sure.
[21:24] Mireille
    Can we take Rosell, too?
[21:26] Ars
    Of course!
[21:27] Ars
    I'm counting on you, Rosell.
[21:29] Rosell
    I-I'll do my best!
[21:31] Charlotte
    And I'll be there this time, too!
[21:34] Rietz
    Remember, it's a meeting and not a party.
[21:37] Charlotte
    I know that!
[21:39] Ars
    Well, let's prepare to set out!

Season 2

Season 2

E13 - Promise

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[00:00] Narrator
    The authority of the
    Summerforth Empire is waning,
[00:04] Narrator
    giving rise to rebellion across the realm.
[00:06] Narrator
    While noble rulers of various provinces
    strengthened their autonomy,
[00:10] Narrator
    Governor Amador Salamakhia
    of Missian Province passed away.
[00:15] Narrator
    Missian has thus been
    divided into two factions
[00:18] Narrator
    under the governor's eldest son,
    Couran Salamakhia,
[00:21] Narrator
    and his second son, Vasmarque Salamakhia.
[00:24] Narrator
    Vasmarque occupies the provincial capital,
    Arcantez, and has proclaimed himself the heir,
[00:29] Narrator
    but Couran has mobilized forces to depose him.
[00:33] Narrator
    Ars, lord of a small backwater
    domain called Lamberg,
[00:38] Narrator
    has set out by carriage
    to take part in the war.
[00:44] Mireille
    Blue skies,
[00:44] sign
    Episode 13 Promise
[00:46] Mireille
    delicious food,
[00:48] Mireille
    and booze!
[00:50] Mireille
    This rules!
[00:51] Charlotte
    This rules.
[00:52] Ars
    Mireille, Charlotte!
    Please get down from there!
[00:55] Ars
    Let's discuss things in preparation
     for the conference!
[01:00] Charlotte
    You come join us, Ars!
[01:02] Charlotte
    It feels great.
[01:03] Ars
    Have you forgotten what we're doing?!
[01:05] Mireille
    C'mon, you don't always see weather this nice.
[01:07] Mireille
    Let's enjoy it while we can.
[01:11] Ars
    What do you think, Rietz?
[01:13] Rietz
    War councils can last for ages.
[01:16] Rietz
    Mireille's right. Let's take it easy for now.
[01:20] Rietz
    We'll be reaching Semplar soon...
[01:22] Rietz
    Ah, you can see the sea now!
[01:24] Mireille
    Gotta love that salt air!
[01:25] Rosell
    It's the ocean!
[01:27] Charlotte
    Wh-What's that?
[01:29] Charlotte
    It's just water all the way to the horizon!
[01:31] Mireille
    That's the ocean. You've never seen it before?
[01:33] Charlotte
    Nope!
[01:34] Ars
    Would you like to stop by for a look?
[01:36] Charlotte
    Yeah!
[01:44] Charlotte
    That's awesome.
[01:46] Charlotte
    Is it really all water?
[01:48] Charlotte
    Plenty to drink, at least...
[01:52] Charlotte
    So salty!
[01:55] Mireille
    The ocean's all it takes to surprise you, huh?
[01:56] Mireille
    You're so adorable, Charlotte.
[01:59] Charlotte
    You've been to other places
    like this, Big Sis Mireille?
[02:03] Mireille
    Well, I've done my share of travel.
[02:06] Mireille
    I've gone to volcanic islands to
    search for precious magistones.
[02:09] Mireille
    Snowy mountains, too.
[02:12] Mireille
    Been sightseeing at ancient
    ruins a few times, even.
[02:15] Charlotte
    That sounds so nice.
[02:18] Mireille
    It's lots of fun.
[02:19] Mireille
    Even makes your meals taste better.
[02:21] Ars
    I know all about the joys
    of seeing new worlds, too.
[02:26] Ars
    Once the war is over and
    our lands are at peace,
[02:29] Ars
    let's go see all kinds of places together!
[02:32] Charlotte
    That sounds pretty great.
[02:34] Charlotte
    It's a promise.
[02:36] Rosell
    Charlotte, look! There're so many fish!
[02:39] Charlotte
    Fish? Where?
[02:43] Mireille
    You sure have a talent
    for winning people over.
[02:47] Ars
    Where did that come from?
[02:50] Mireille
    Hey, it's a good thing.
[02:53] Ars
    Seeing my comrades smile makes me happy, too.
[02:56] Mireille
    There you go again.
[03:04] Ars
    Charlotte?!
[03:07] Charlotte
    Just felt like firing one off.
[03:10] Rietz
    Was that just...
[03:11] Rosell
    Charlotte...
[03:12] Fisher
    What are you doing out there?!
[03:15] Ars
    Charlotte, hurry!
[03:16] Rietz
    Lord Ars!
[03:16] Rosell
    Wait for me!
[03:19] sign
    Castle Semplar
[03:21] Ars
    We sure came here in a hurry.
[03:21] sign
    Second Military Conference
[03:24] Charlotte
    Pretty big castle, huh?
[03:26] Guide
    Right this way.
[03:33] Lord A
    Ars Louvent?
[03:34] Lord B
    Lord of a remote domain, I believe.
[03:36] Lord C
    Why invite him to this important conference?
[03:40] Charlotte
    Bunch of stuffed shirts.
[03:42] Rosell
    Charlotte!
[03:43] Lumeire
    Ars.
[03:45] Ars
    Lord Lumeire! Menas!
[03:47] Lumeire
    You received Lord Couran's
    invitation, as well?
[03:50] Ars
    Yes.
[03:51] Lumeire
    I'm pleased to see a domain
    from Canarre District so honored.
[03:55] Ars
    Thank you, my lord!
[03:56] Lords
    Lord Couran...
[03:58] Couran
    Ah, Ars! You made it.
[04:02] Couran
    Is that you, Mireille?
[04:04] Mireille
    Hiya.
[04:05] Ars
    So they do know each other!
[04:07] Lords
    Mireille?
[04:09] Lords
    The old governor's former advisor?
[04:11] Couran
    Nice to see you again.
[04:13] Couran
    How long has it been since last we met?
[04:15] Couran
    Since you rejected my offer, I believe.
[04:21] Couran
    I thought you wanted out of politics.
[04:24] Couran
    What are you doing with Ars?
[04:26] Mireille
    Oh?
[04:27] Mireille
    Thought I wouldn't mind giving it
    one last go with the kid here.
[04:33] Mireille
    Also, I thought he'd be
    a more suitable master...
[04:37] Mireille
    than you.
[04:38] Esteban
    How dare you?!
[04:42] Couran
    You still don't mince words, do you?
[04:45] Esteban
    L-Lord Couran!
[04:47] Couran
    Whatever your reasoning,
    it's good to have you here.
[04:51] Couran
    I'm counting on you.
[04:52] Esteban
    B-But Lord Couran...
[04:54] Alman
    She's kin to Vasmarque's right hand,
     Thomas Grangeon.
[05:00] Alman
    There's always a chance she could be a spy.
[05:03] Couran
    Not a problem.
[05:04] Couran
    Mireille is now in service to Ars,
     whom I've petitioned for aid.
[05:09] Couran
    Couldn't this also be a good chance
    to get information on the enemy force?
[05:13] Alman
    Lord Couran...
[05:14] Couran
    Enough!
[05:16] Couran
    I trust in Ars's capabilities,
     and he's hired her.
[05:19] Couran
    And I won't tolerate any further
    rudeness to him or his retinue.
[05:26] Couran
    Mireille served the last governor brilliantly.
[05:30] Couran
    We need her abilities to win this.
[05:33] Couran
    Work with us, won't you?
[05:37] Alman
    Very well, my lord.
[05:38] Alman
    If you're that determined to have her...
[05:41] Couran
    I appreciate it.
[05:43] Couran
    Now, let's start the council.
[05:47] sign
    Ingenuity
[05:48] Barney
    I'll report the current state of the war.
[05:51] Barney
    Our forces number 110,000.
[05:53] Barney
    The enemy outnumbers us by roughly 20,000.
[05:57] Barney
    However, control of the trade city
    of Semplar leaves us flush with capital.
[06:01] Barney
    We'll be able to fund the
    war effort for several years.
[06:04] Barney
    We also have an advantage
    in the quality of our troops.
[06:07] Couran
    But they have more talented
    commanding officers.
[06:12] Couran
    I've received word that neutral
    nobles are beginning
[06:15] Couran
    to join Vasmarque's side,
    drawn in by their talents.
[06:19] Couran
    In other words, there's no guarantee
    that we'll have the advantage,
[06:23] Couran
    and at this rate, we'll
    remain stuck in a deadlock.
[06:26] Couran
    Defeating Vasmarque is step one to
    establishing an independent nation.
[06:31] Couran
    I don't want to waste time on this.
[06:33] Couran
    I want ideas that will turn the tide quickly.
[06:38] Chad
    Why not take the eastern city of Verzud?
[06:42] Chad
    It's one of the three largest cities
    alongside Semplar and Arcantez,
[06:46] Chad
    but it won't be as well defended as Arcantez.
[06:50] Chad
    With a show of strength from our side,
    we can whittle down their forces
[06:55] Chad
    and maybe win some nobles back!
[06:57] Chad
    We could mount an attack on two fronts!
[06:59] Chad
    To secure future victory, we should first
    direct all our forces toward taking Verzud!
[07:05] Nobles
    Yeah! That's right!
[07:19] Ars
    Yeah, guess that wasn't a very good idea...
[07:23] Ars
    Excuse me. Could you share what
    you're thinking with everyone?
[07:28] Mireille
    You first, Rietz.
[07:31] Rietz
    I'd rather hear your opinion on the situation.
[07:34] Rietz
    Just watch how you phrase it.
[07:36] Ars
    No, everyone's fate is riding on this meeting.
[07:40] Ars
    Please be forthright.
[07:45] Mireille
    Okay, listen.
[07:46] Mireille
    Are you guys being serious right now?
[07:49] Mireille
    All these people here, and that's
    the best you could come up with?
[07:52] Mireille
    What a bunch of dopes.
[07:53] Alman
    What was that?! Watch your—
[07:55] Couran
    Continue.
[08:01] Mireille
    To be blunt, at this rate,
    you guys are guaranteed to lose.
[08:08] Chad
    H-How could you say that?!
[08:10] Mireille
    Everyone knows that no matter how good
    your troops or how rich you are,
[08:14] Mireille
    it means nothing if you lack worthwhile
    commanders to use that efficiently.
[08:19] Mireille
    There's no way you guys
    can win as things stand.
[08:22] Chad
    How dare you?! You'll pay for—
[08:24] Mireille
    Let me tell you about Vasmarque.
[08:26] Mireille
    He's a coward hiding behind
    the guise of a perfectionist.
[08:29] Mireille
    He won't move unless he knows he'll win.
[08:32] Mireille
    So he's waiting until his odds are 100% certain.
[08:37] Mireille
    In other words...
[08:39] Mireille
    It's by pure chance that you
    guys aren't already dead.
[08:43] Mireille
    I'd reckon that in all-out war right now,
     they'd win in seven out of ten cases.
[08:51] Mireille
    What was your idea again? Invade Verzud?
[08:55] Mireille
    You'd need a ton of troops to take it,
[08:58] Mireille
    so what happens to Semplar in the meantime?
[09:01] Chad
    W-Well...
[09:04] Mireille
    If they take this place, we're done for.
[09:07] Mireille
    If I were Vasmarque, I'd strike
    the second you guys marched out.
[09:12] Mireille
    Then you'd have to run right
    back to defend Semplar,
[09:17] Mireille
    with only your failure to
    take Verzud to show for it.
[09:21] Mireille
    Meanwhile, the enemy's mounted
    a clever attack while you were away.
[09:25] Mireille
    It's obvious how it would look.
[09:27] Mireille
    More nobles will end up joining their side.
[09:33] Mireille
    Your undoing will be your inability to
    properly estimate your foe's abilities.
[09:38] Mireille
    Basically... overconfidence, you know?
[09:43] Couran
    Wait.
[09:44] Couran
    We finally have an objective evaluation.
[09:47] Couran
    And I agree with it.
[09:49] Chad
    Lord Couran!
[09:50] Couran
    But I still want to win this war at any cost.
[09:54] Couran
    Mireille, do you have any ideas?
[09:56] Mireille
    Well, let's see...
[09:59] Mireille
    What do you think, Rosell?
[10:01] Rosell
    What? Oh, right!
[10:02] Caeden
    A child?
[10:03] Daphna
    What's a child doing here?
[10:05] Ars
    He's my domain's strategist.
[10:07] Chad
    He's a strategist?
[10:09] Chad
    Such a child could never
    come up with a decent plan!
[10:12] Couran
    Let's hear it.
[10:13] Chad
    L-Lord Couran!
[10:16] Rosell
    R-Right.
[10:17] Rosell
    I've been thinking since before we got here.
[10:20] Rosell
    Taking Verzud is a good plan.
[10:23] Rosell
    But there is the chance they could
    attack Semplar while we're doing it.
[10:28] Rosell
    If we're worried about our defenses,
    we need a way to keep our foe locked down.
[10:32] Couran
    How?
[10:34] Rosell
    Make them think that if they leave Arcantez,
    they'll be attacked on both sides.
[10:39] Rosell
    Could we lure the Province of Paradille
    to the north into the fray?
[10:44] Rosell
    We'll make them think Paradille is going
    to attack Arcantez from the north.
[10:47] Nobles
    Paradille?!
[10:48] Nobles
    Impossible!
[10:49] Nobles
    With our own province divided? Unthinkable!
[10:52] Dryst
    Paradille has sworn loyalty
    to the imperial family.
[10:56] Dryst
    I'm sure they've heard word of
    Missian's desire for independence.
[11:01] Dryst
    They'll never help us.
[11:03] Rosell
    True, which is why we'll request an
    intermediary between us and Paradille.
[11:07] Nobles
    An intermediary?
[11:08] Nobles
    Who would do that?
[11:09] Rosell
    The emperor of Summerforth!
[11:12] Couran
    The emperor?
[11:14] Rosell
    Let's bribe the emperor!
[11:21] Dryst
    Even with their authority waning, I doubt the
    imperial family will be swayed by money.
[11:27] Rietz
    You think not?
[11:29] Rietz
    The current emperor is
    a mere boy of seventeen.
[11:31] Rietz
    The retainers around him hold the real power.
[11:34] Rietz
    As they are the source of the corruption,
    it's very likely they can be bought.
[11:39] Mireille
    Make use of our true strength
    to minimize bloodshed?
[11:43] Mireille
    I think it's a good plan, personally...
[11:46] Mireille
    Couran?
[11:53] Couran
    It's settled.
[11:54] Couran
    We'll request the imperial family's intervention
     to gain Paradille Province's cooperation.
[12:00] Couran
    Ars.
[12:01] Ars
    M-My lord?
[12:02] Couran
    I leave the execution of this plan,
     including personnel, to you.
[12:02] Sign
    Great Commission
[12:08] Couran
    This was your subordinate's idea.
[12:11] Couran
    I'll prepare the funds you need.
[12:13] Couran
    Lumeire, you assist him.
[12:16] Lumeire
    My lord.
[12:18] Couran
    Get to it.
[12:22] Chad
    Lord Couran!
[12:31] Ars
    Yes, my lord!
[12:35] Mireille
    Nice work, Rosell!
[12:38] Mireille
    If this works, we'll stand head and
    shoulders above the other retainers.
[12:42] Ars
    Oh, honestly...
[12:44] Ars
    And what happens to us if we fail?
[12:46] Mireille
    Hey, no worries there.
[12:48] Charlotte
    But can we really just
    ask the emperor for stuff?
[12:53] Charlotte
    He's kind of a big deal, right?
[12:55] Ars
    I'm sure if Rietz handles negotiations—
[12:57] Rietz
    Discrimination is severe
    in the empire's capital.
[13:01] Rietz
    It would be better not to send me.
[13:03] Mireille
    I agree on that point.
[13:05] Mireille
    I'm not cut out for that stuff, either.
[13:08] Ars
    Then what do I do?!
[13:10] Charlotte
    How about that other one?
[13:13] Charlotte
    Much as it ticks me off...
[13:14] Rosell
    Yes, that might be best.
[13:16] Ars
    Wh-Who?!
[13:19] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[13:21] Licia
    The flowers that Lord Ars gave me
    truly are the most beautiful of all!
[13:28] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[13:29] Ars
    This is the place, isn't it?
[13:31] Rietz
    Yes, I do believe so.
[13:33] Licia
    Lord Ars! It's been such a long time!
[13:35] Jean
    Lady Licia!
[13:36] Licia
    I've been longing to see you!
[13:39] Licia
    I'm relieved to see you're
    still in good health!
[13:41] Ars
    You as well, Licia!
[13:43] Hammond
    Hey.
[13:44] Hammond
    Good to see you again, Ars.
[13:47] Ars
    Lord Hammond!
[13:48] Ars
    It's been too long.
[13:50] Ars
    Thank you for allowing us to visit.
[13:53] Hammond
    Not at all.
[13:53] Hammond
    I've been wanting to see you, too.
[13:56] Hammond
    I hear Lord Couran held a
    military conference recently.
[13:59] Hammond
    Any new movement to report?
[14:01] Ars
    Yes.
[14:02] Ars
    As I wrote in my letter,
[14:05] Ars
    I've come today to consult
    with Licia about the war—
[14:07] Licia
    Lord Ars, before we talk...
[14:09] Hammond
    Licia!
[14:12] Licia
    Let me give you a proper welcome!
[14:18] Rietz
    I'm sorry you had to feed me, too.
[14:21] Hammond
    Don't be ridiculous.
    You're also a welcome guest.
[14:25] Hammond
    Both Ars and Licia seem
    to respect you greatly.
[14:28] Rietz
    As a Malkan, I'm sure I'm unworthy.
[14:32] Hammond
    Don't worry about the
    circumstances of your birth.
[14:34] Hammond
    Not at the Lamberg and
    Pleide estates, at least.
[14:38] Hammond
    Now, that daughter of mine...
[14:40] Hammond
    Ars came to discuss something important,
[14:43] Hammond
    but the moment dinner's over,
    she drags him off again.
[14:48] Ars
    What a nice view of the town!
[14:50] Licia
    I've been wanting to bring
     you here if you ever came by.
[14:54] Licia
    Until recently, I spent all my
    time holed up in our estate,
[14:58] Licia
    but I've begun interacting
    with the townspeople little by little.
[15:03] Licia
    I even made several friends!
[15:07] Licia
    I've come to value our domain
    even more than before.
[15:14] Licia
    And it's made me appreciate you and the
    valiant way you protect your town all the more.
[15:20] Licia
    My father is always telling me about
    the wonderful things you're doing.
[15:25] Licia
    I fear he may be a bit jealous, even.
[15:29] Licia
    I'm joking.
[15:31] Ars
    I mean, my comrades are the
    ones doing most of the work...
[15:35] Licia
    I've admired that about you for so long.
[15:40] Ars
    Huh?
[15:48] Licia
    Oh, I completely forgot!
[15:51] Licia
    There's one more thing I want to show you.
[15:54] Ars
    That was a seriously dangerous moment!
[15:58] Ars
    Wow, look at all the flowers!
[16:01] Licia
    They're all from the ones you gave me.
[16:03] Licia
    They were just so beautiful,
    I couldn't help but grow more!
[16:08] Ars
    It's nice to know she's treasured them so much.
[16:12] Licia
    By the way, Lord Ars,
    what did you want to ask me?
[16:17] Ars
    It's actually quite serious, so I'll need
    Lord Hammond's permission, as well.
[16:21] Licia
    No.
[16:22] Licia
    I decide what I do for myself.
[16:25] Licia
    That's why we're walking around
    without anyone to interrupt.
[16:28] Licia
    My father is such a worrywart, after all.
[16:30] Ars
    I-I see.
[16:32] Ars
    Then...
[16:33] Ars
    Actually...
[16:35] Sign
    Promise
[16:38] Licia
    Gracious! You want me to take
    on such an important task?
[16:42] Ars
    Yes.
[16:43] Ars
    It's a negotiation,
    but it's also in a foreign land,
[16:45] Ars
    so I can't fully guarantee your safety.
[16:48] Licia
    I'm so glad you asked me. I accept!
[16:50] Ars
    Yes, I didn't think you'd—
[16:51] Ars
    What?!
[16:53] Licia
    I made up my mind to do
     anything you asked me!
[16:56] Ars
    B-But to decide so quickly...
[16:59] Licia
    In exchange...
[17:01] Licia
    Could I ask something of you, as well?
[17:04] Ars
    Something of me?
[17:07] Ars
    What could it be? Is something troubling her?
[17:10] Ars
    It doesn't look that way...
[17:13] Ars
    Still, Licia's asking for my help.
[17:16] Ars
    I want to do whatever I can for her.
[17:19] Ars
    Please, ask away.
[17:21] Licia
    Then...
[17:24] Licia
    Well...
[17:26] Licia
    When the war is over, please marry me!
[17:29] Ars
    What? Marry?
[17:31] Ars
    M-M-M-Marry?!
[17:33] Ars
    Th-This is so sudden!
[17:34] Licia
    It's not sudden at all.
[17:36] Licia
    I made up my mind to do
    this the day we first met.
[17:41] Licia
    I still remember our journey through Lamberg.
[17:50] Licia
    I want a front-row seat to the
    kind world that you create.
[17:58] Ars
    She's telling me just how she feels.
[18:01] Ars
    Licia genuinely loves me.
[18:06] Ars
    Thinking back, she's truly
    done so much for me...
[18:11] Ars
    I told myself I'd say it outright
    the next time we met.
[18:15] Ars
    What am I thinking?
[18:20] Ars
    I'm sorry!
[18:23] Ars
    I'm a worthless man.
[18:25] Ars
    I ended up making you say it...
[18:28] Ars
    So please let me say this instead.
[18:32] Ars
    Marry me right now!
[18:35] Ars
    I've loved you since the day I first met you.
[18:39] Ars
    And you've been a huge
     help to me all this time.
[18:44] Ars
    It's true that we could have a more relaxed
    wedding if we wait until the war's over.
[18:49] Ars
    But there's no telling when that might be,
[18:51] Ars
    or what further dangers we may
    encounter in the meantime.
[18:56] Ars
    I really don't have much to offer, despite
    being surrounded by amazing comrades...
[19:01] Ars
    But even in the middle of a war,
    I at least want you by my side to protect you.
[19:08] Ars
    So let's get married immediately!
[19:16] Licia
    I have no intention whatsoever
    of letting you protect me.
[19:20] Licia
    I intend to protect you!
[19:22] Licia
    Please continue to walk the path
    you've chosen, as you always have.
[19:28] Licia
    You have so many wonderful,
    reliable people around you.
[19:33] Licia
    As one of them, and as your wife...
[19:37] Licia
    I swear to give my entire life
    to seeing your dreams come true!
[19:46] Ars
    No!
[19:47] Ars
    I'm going to protect you!
[20:09] Hammond
    What?!
[20:10] Hammond
    M-M-M-Marriage?!
[20:12] Hammond
    What's the meaning of this?!
[20:13] Rietz
    This is quite sudden...
[20:16] Ars
    Please give me your
    daughter's hand in marriage!
[20:19] Hammond
    Hold it! Hold it!
[20:20] Hammond
    It's far too soon for you to get married!
[20:23] Licia
    I am determined, as well.
[20:26] Licia
    I won't change my mind about the
    wedding, no matter what anyone says...
[20:31] Licia
    Even you, Father.
[20:36] Hammond
    You'd look at me that way?
[20:38] Hammond
    You, who's always been so obedient,
[20:40] Hammond
    always conducting yourself as people want...
[20:49] Hammond
    Very well. Do as you wish.
[20:52] Hammond
    And see that you support Ars to the end.
[21:00] Licia
    I promise that I will!
[21:05] Ars
    Th-Thank you for—
[21:07] Hammond
    Okay, a feast! Prepare a feast!
[21:11] Rietz
    But we haven't discussed the negotiations...
[21:13] Hammond
    We can do that after!
[21:29] Pham
    I finished investigating the
     imperial family per your request.
[21:33] Pham
    The one currently wielding
    the emperor's authority...
[21:37] Pham
    is Minister Shakma.
[21:39] Pham
    His youth belies his ambition,
[21:41] Pham
    and he shamelessly forwards whatever
    policies benefit him personally.
[21:46] Licia
    So he's who I need to win over?
[21:49] Pham
    He'll be a tough opponent.
[21:51] Pham
    Be careful, Ars.
[21:53] Ars
    I will!
[23:25] Ars
    Licia, I'm sorry to entrust this
    important role to you so suddenly.
[23:28] Licia
    Not at all! I'm quite delighted
    to be of use to you!
[23:32] Ars
    I'm happy to have you!
[23:33] Ars
    Do I smell trouble on the horizon?
[23:36] Licia
    Just leave all of that to me!
[23:36] sign
    Next Time Negotiations
[23:38] Licia
    Next time: "Negotiations."

Season 2

E14 - Negotiations

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[00:00] sign
    Episode 14 Negotiations
[00:00] Ars
    Allow me to explain how these
    negotiations are going to go.
[00:05] Ars
    First, we'll go to Semplar
[00:06] Ars
    and take a boat arranged by Lord
    Couran to the imperial capital.
[00:15] Ars
    Upon arrival, we'll ask Prime Minister Shakma
[00:17] Ars
    to mediate a meeting
    between us and Paradille.
[00:20] Ars
    We will then embark on
     negotiations with the province.
[00:26] Ars
    Licia will be handling the negotiations.
[00:29] Ars
    I have every confidence
    in her diplomatic talents.
[00:32] Licia
    Really, you flatter me!
[00:35] Mireille
    Even so, you're kids and all...
[00:38] Licia
    Please rest assured.
[00:39] Licia
    Lord Lumeire will accompany
     us on the negotiations.
[00:44] Ars
    He will? What exactly will he be doing?
[00:48] Licia
    He'll stand by our side.
[00:50] Ars
    Is that all?
[00:52] Licia
    Miss Mireille is correct
    about us being children.
[00:56] Licia
    Adults may find it difficult
    to trust us upon first meeting.
[00:59] Licia
    So having Lord Lumeire, who is both an adult
[01:02] Licia
    and Lord Couran's trusted subordinate,
[01:05] Licia
    by our side will lend gravitas to our words.
[01:09] Licia
    Negotiation is not a mere
    matter of words said.
[01:12] Licia
    It begins before you ever
    arrive at the table.
[01:15] Mireille
    Huh. I can see why the kid chose to marry you.
[01:19] Charlotte
    I haven't acknowledged that, by the way!
[01:21] Charlotte
    I never even acknowledged your
    engagement in the first place!
[01:25] Charlotte
    Besides, is right before a war really
    the time to be getting married?!
[01:29] Licia
    Miss Charlotte, being able to share
    a home with you is a dream come true.
[01:35] Licia
    I hope you'll teach me all about
     battle, magic, and more!
[01:39] Charlotte
    Well, if you insist...
[01:41] Charlotte
    Feel free to ask me for help with anything.
[01:44] Licia
    I very much appreciate it!
[01:45] Rosell
    Licia really is a diplomat.
[01:48] Ars
    Charlotte, will you join us as our escort?
[01:52] Charlotte
    You sure you want me?
[01:54] Ars
    You're the most powerful combatant
    we have, so you're perfect for the job.
[01:59] Ars
    Plus, since we're taking a ship,
[02:01] Ars
    I want you to experience
    more of the great wide world.
[02:04] Charlotte
    Oh, I see. That does sound fun.
[02:07] Charlotte
    Okay, let's move out on the double!
[02:18] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[02:22] Sign
    Season 2
[03:36] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[03:36] Sign
    Season 2
[03:41] sign
    A Wife's Duty
[03:44] Ars
    She's already asleep.
[03:46] Ars
    She's supposed to our guard.
    Will we be okay?
[03:49] Licia
    It's going to be a long journey.
[03:50] Licia
    Best for her to rest while she can.
[04:03] Pham
    Hey.
[04:04] Ars
    Pham? What are you doing here?
[04:07] Pham
    I received some intel you might
    find useful before you depart.
[04:10] Pham
    Vasmarque is working
    with the Province of Seitz.
[04:14] Pham
    I'll contact you when I know more.
[04:17] Pham
    Later.
[04:18] Ars
    Th-Thank you!
[04:24] Ars
    He's joined forces with
    another province, as well?
[04:27] sign
    Province of Seitz
[04:27] sign
    Province of Paradille
[04:27] sign
    Couran's Forces
[04:27] sign
    Vasmarque's
    Forces
[04:27] Ars
    At this rate, Couran's looking at a
    two-front war with Seitz and Vasmarque.
[04:33] Ars
    If Seitz were to invade Missian,
[04:36] Ars
    Lamberg would be the first place affected!
[04:40] Licia
    There's no need to worry.
[04:43] Licia
    If we manage to get Paradille on our side,
[04:45] Licia
    we will remain evenly matched.
[04:48] Licia
    Seitz must think that partnering with
    Vasmarque will mean an easy invasion,
[04:52] Licia
    and that they possess an
    overwhelming advantage.
[04:55] Sign
    Province of Seitz
[04:55] Sign
    Province of Paradille
[04:55] Sign
    Couran's Forces
[04:55] Sign
    Vasmarque's
    Forces
[04:55] Licia
    But if Paradille sides with us,
[04:58] Licia
    any invasion they mount will
    bring considerable bloodshed.
[05:01] Licia
    That will make them less eager
     to violate our borders.
[05:05] Licia
    Just one more reason we must ensure
     these negotiations are a success.
[05:10] Licia
    I swear we will get Paradille on our side.
[05:15] Licia
    Please, put your faith in me.
[05:17] Ars
    Licia...
[05:19] Ars
    You've thought this all
    through that thoroughly?
[05:21] Licia
    Thinking ahead is a cornerstone of politics.
[05:28] Ars
    Diplomacy textbooks?
[05:33] Licia
    I-I've been studying many things!
[05:36] Ars
    That's impressive.
[05:38] Ars
    I could learn a lot from your ambition.
[05:40] Licia
    I was just so happy to have you count on me.
[05:45] Licia
    I am... your wife, after all.
[05:49] Licia
    As the person closest to you,
    I wish to be as useful as possible.
[05:56] Ars
    Thank you.
[05:57] Ars
    Let's do all we can to make
    these negotiations work!
[06:00] Licia
    Yes!
[06:00] Charlotte
    Tch.
[06:01] Charlotte
    You guys are getting pretty
    cozy back there, huh?
[06:04] Ars
    Y-You're awake?!
[06:06] Charlotte
    What's that supposed to mean?
    You wishing I was asleep?!
[06:11] sign
    Castle Semplar
[06:12] Couran
    Thank you all for coming here today.
[06:16] Couran
    I'm afraid I have bad news
     before you set out.
[06:20] Couran
    Vasmarque has joined forces
    with Seitz Province.
[06:22] Licia
    We are aware.
[06:25] Licia
    Therefore, after negotiating with Paradille,
[06:27] Licia
    I was thinking we should negotiate
    with Seitz to stave off their invasion.
[06:33] Couran
    You seem to have an impressive
    spy in your employ,
[06:36] Couran
    and your wife also has a
    fine head on her shoulders.
[06:38] Couran
    Your judgment is as impeccable as ever.
[06:41] Couran
    I'm sorry to saddle you
    with this crucial task,
[06:44] Couran
    but I'm assured with it in your hands.
[06:46] Couran
    Best of luck to you all.
[06:47] Trio
    Sir!
[06:49] Couran
    Still, I never expected you'd be married...
[06:53] Couran
    I thought you were a child,
    but you're quite a smooth operator!
[06:57] Ars
    W-We only got married the other day.
[07:00] Ars
    To be honest, she's incredible.
    I'm hardly worthy of her.
[07:05] Licia
    L-Lord Ars...
[07:08] Couran
    Treasure the family you've got.
[07:10] Rengue
    So you're the one being charged
    with the negotiations?
[07:13] Rengue
    I'm counting on you, Master Ais!
[07:16] Couran
    It's not Ais. It's Ars!
[07:18] Ars
    Er, and who might this be?
[07:20] Rengue
    Pardon the late introduction.
[07:20] sign
    Rengue Salamakhia
[07:21] Rengue
    I'm Couran Salamakhia's eldest son and
[07:23] Rengue
    the next governor of Missian Province,
[07:25] Rengue
    Rengue Salamakhia!
[07:27] Ars
    Lord Couran's son?!
[07:29] Ars
    It's nice to meet you.
    My name is Ars Louvent.
[07:32] Rengue
    A pleasure.
[07:33] Rengue
    Haven't seen you in a while, Lumeire!
[07:35] Rengue
    Have you put on weight since last we met?
[07:39] Rengue
    Anyway, Father, are you sure you want
    to entrust negotiations to these children?
[07:44] Couran
    They may be our vassals,
    but don't be rude, Rengue.
[07:46] Rengue
    Yes, milord! Forgive me!
[07:49] Couran
    I'm sorry, Ars. Ignore him.
[07:51] Ars
    N-Not at all. It's fine.
[07:53] Rengue
    Well, I was just passing by,
    so I'll be on my way!
[08:03] Couran
    Ars.
[08:05] Couran
    Could we have a word in private?
[08:07] Ars
    Certainly.
[08:12] Couran
    Did you see Rengue's abilities?
[08:15] Ars
    Y-Yes.
[08:16] Couran
    I've been racking my brain about him.
[08:20] Couran
    He had little discipline growing up,
    and now he's twenty years old.
[08:25] Couran
    I want to bring out the best in him,
     but I don't know how to do it.
[08:30] Couran
    I want to know if he even has the talent.
[08:34] Ars
    Lord Rengue's abilities are
    not high at all right now.
[08:38] Ars
    But...
[08:39] sign
    Rengue Salamakhia 20 Male
[08:39] Ars
    He has impressive latent potential.
[08:39] sign
    Ambition 90 Prowess 50/78
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Leadership 44/79 Ingenuity 40/66 Diplomacy 31/91
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Cavalry: B Aerial: B Strategist: B
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Infantry: C Naval: C Archer: C
    
    Mage: D Smith: D
[08:42] Ars
    Just as I'd expect of your son, Lord Couran.
[08:46] Couran
    Oh, does he?!
[08:48] Couran
    You've put my mind at ease!
[08:50] Couran
    Well, best of luck with the negotiations.
[08:55] sign
    Semplar Harbor
[09:02] Charlotte
    This place is amazing!
[09:04] Charlotte
    I want one of these! And one of these!
[09:06] Ars
    We do have time before the ship sets sail.
[09:10] Ars
    If there's anything you want,
    Licia, just let me know.
[09:14] Licia
    I don't need anything!
[09:16] Licia
    Sightseeing is more than pleasant enough.
[09:18] Ars
    Really?
[09:19] Charlotte
    Ars!
[09:20] Charlotte
    Thanks for bringing me here!
     This is super fun!
[09:25] Charlotte
    I got tons of presents to send
    to the kids at the orphanage.
[09:29] Charlotte
    They're pretty far from the ocean,
[09:31] Charlotte
    so I want them to get a taste
    of how big this world is, too!
[09:35] Ars
    Charlotte...
[09:44] Ars
    Would you like to have that, Licia?
[09:46] Licia
    N-Not at all!
[09:48] Licia
    I was merely admiring its beauty.
[09:51] Ars
    I'd like one of these.
[09:53] Shopkeep
    It's perfect for the lovely lady.
[09:57] Licia
    I'll pay, of course!
[09:59] Ars
    No, I'll buy this.
[10:01] Shopkeep
    Thank you kindly!
[10:02] Ars
    I'm sorry I didn't give you a ring
    or anything else for our wedding.
[10:07] Ars
    I get you something proper one day,
[10:10] Ars
    so please accept this for now.
[10:14] Ars
    It looks wonderful on you!
[10:16] Licia
    Thank you so much.
[10:18] Licia
    I'll treasure it forever!
[10:23] Charlotte
    This thing really runs over the ocean?!
[10:26] Charlotte
    Awesome!
[10:27] Ars
    Lord Lumeire, thank you once
    again for accompanying us.
[10:30] Lumeire
    I'm happy to be of help.
[10:32] Rengue
    Excellent sailing weather, isn't it?
[10:36] Ars
    Lord Rengue?!
[10:38] Rengue
    A child like you needs more
    than just Lumeire as a chaperone.
[10:42] Rengue
    I decided to come along!
[10:44] Ars
    Did Lord Couran authorize this?
[10:45] Rengue
    No need!
[10:47] Rengue
    I'm an adult. I make my own decisions.
[10:50] Rengue
    I've been wanting to see the capital,
[10:53] Rengue
    and if I can return with some accomplishments,
    my father will surely be pleased.
[10:56] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[10:56] Rengue
    I'll see that this mission is a success!
[10:59] Rengue
    Rejoice in my participation, Master Ais!
[11:02] Ars
    I-Is this really okay?
[11:06] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[11:08] Charlotte
    Wow!
[11:10] Charlotte
    Check it out, Ars!
[11:12] sign
    Voyage
[11:12] Ars
    I'm glad you're enjoying
    yourself, Charlotte...
[11:15] Rengue
    Don't push yourself, Master Ais...
[11:17] Rengue
    You're just a child...
[11:19] Rengue
    You should take it easy and rest...
[11:21] Ars
    It's Ars.
[11:22] Ars
    And you look just as green around the gills.
[11:26] Rengue
    I'm perfectly f—
[11:31] Ars
    Are you all right?!
[11:39] Pirate A
    Gosh, we can't thank you enough.
[11:41] Pirate A
    We got separated from our ship
    and spent two days adrift.
[11:44] Lumeire
    That's quite frightening.
[11:46] Lumeire
    I hear there are pirates in this area.
[11:49] Lumeire
    Take a rest for a while.
[11:51] Charlotte
    Can you stand?
[11:56] Ars
    Charlotte!
[11:57] Pirate B
    Put all your valuables in this bag!
[12:01] Pirate A
    If you don't, the hostage—
[12:02] Charlotte
    Who are you calling a hostage?
[12:05] Charlotte
    I'm...
[12:08] Charlotte
    supposed to be enjoying
    my first ocean voyage!
[12:17] Charlotte
    You guys picked the wrong ship to raid.
[12:20] Licia
    You're just incredible, Miss Charlotte!
[12:22] Charlotte
    Right?
[12:23] Ars
    But these men are...
[12:27] Rengue
    You ruffians attacked the ship
    of the next governor of Missian!
[12:31] Rengue
    It'll be the rope for you
    when we reach the capital!
[12:33] Ars
    Wait!
[12:35] Ars
    What do you men do for a living?
[12:39] Rengue
    What kind of question is that?
[12:41] Rengue
    They're clearly dastardly pirates.
[12:43] Ars
    That knife he was holding...
[12:45] Ars
    It looked more like it was for
    cleaning fish than a weapon.
[12:48] Ars
    Are you not actually pirates?
[12:54] Pirate A
    We were fishermen working out
    of the imperial capital's harbor.
[12:59] Pirate A
    We'd get loans from the empire to buy
    what we needed to ply our trade,
[13:03] Pirate A
    but the capital's ongoing money
    troubles made that a lot tougher.
[13:07] Licia
    I've heard about their
    financial difficulties, but...
[13:11] Pirate A
    We were forced to borrow
    money from a merchant,
[13:14] Pirate A
    but we couldn't get above
    water with the interest.
[13:17] Pirate A
    We have families, you know?
[13:19] Pirate A
    We have to make money somehow,
    even if we have to dirty our hands to do it.
[13:23] Rengue
    Irrelevant!
[13:24] Rengue
    That's no excuse for such wicked deeds!
[13:28] Ars
    I understand.
[13:29] Licia
    Lord Ars?
[13:31] Ars
    I'll give you these.
[13:33] Ars
    They should get you about three gold coins.
[13:37] Rengue
    What are you doing, Master Ais?!
[13:39] Rengue
    These men attacked us!
[13:42] Pirate A
    We're not so far gone
    that we'd ask for your pity.
[13:46] Ars
    No, this isn't pity or charity.
[13:51] Ars
    It's a loan.
[13:53] Ars
    Use this to get back to fishing,
    and pay me back when you can.
[13:57] Ars
    I won't ask for interest, of course.
[13:59] Rengue
    You're lending them money?
[14:01] Rengue
    You really trust these men?
[14:03] Ars
    Can a lord who doesn't trust his people
    expect to earn their trust back?
[14:08] Ars
    Yes, it's possible they'll betray me.
[14:10] Ars
    But our relationship won't change
    unless one of us changes it.
[14:14] Ars
    I think that if we trust our people,
    someday, they'll trust us in return.
[14:23] Rengue
    Honestly, you're a fool, Master Ais.
[14:25] Rengue
    Do as you please!
[14:32] Pirate A
    What a gullible kid...
[14:36] Charlotte
    I hope they make it back someday.
[14:39] Ars
    Yeah.
[14:41] sign
    Imperial Capital
[14:42] Rengue
    So this is the capital!
[14:44] Rengue
    Standing on a new shore is
    absolutely thrilling, Master Ais!
[14:48] Ars
    It's Ars.
[14:55] Licia
    It seems poverty has become a
    serious problem in the capital.
[15:01] Lumeire
    I don't think it's just that.
[15:03] Lumeire
    The nobles appear to enjoy luxury
    greater than in any town I've seen.
[15:07] Ars
    They live in the same city, yet they
    don't even seem to see each other...
[15:13] Ars
    Does wealth inequality really
    create this kind of division?
[15:17] Rengue
    I guess Minister Shakma is so blinded by
    money that he can't even rule properly.
[15:22] Rengue
    If he's that stupid, negotiating with
    him should be easier than expected!
[15:27] Licia
    Lord Ars.
[15:28] Ars
    Y-Yes?
[15:29] Licia
    I have a few preparations
    to make for tomorrow.
[15:32] Licia
    Would you go on without me?
[15:35] Ars
    Sure...
[15:37] sign
    The Next Day
[15:40] Charlotte
    What's Licia been up to?
[15:42] Ars
    She said she had to prepare...
[15:44] Licia
    Do forgive the wait!
[15:47] Licia
    Now, let us proceed to negotiations!
[15:50] Ars
    Licia?! What's going on?
[15:52] Licia
    I acquired all this here in the capital.
[15:55] Ars
    But why did you buy such clothes and jewels?
[15:59] Licia
    It will all become clear later.
[16:03] Retainer
    Come right this way.
[16:09] Shakma
    I've been waiting for you.
[16:11] Ars
    This is Minister Shakma, who wields
    power in the emperor's stead.
[16:17] sign
    Infantry: C Cavalry: B Archer: D
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Mage: D Builder: D Smith: D
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Naval: C Aerial: C
[16:17] sign
    Prowess 62/76
    
    Leadership 72/77
[16:17] sign
    Shakma Dolyze 28 Male
[16:17] sign
    Ambition 90
    
    
    
    Diplomacy 77/88 Ingenuity 87/96
[16:18] Ars
    Such high Ingenuity, Diplomacy, and Ambition...
[16:22] Ars
    He's as formidable as Pham suggested.
[16:26] Shakma
    I'd love to offer you hospitality
    after your long journey,
[16:30] Shakma
    but as I bear sole responsibility for running
    the empire, I have little time to spare.
[16:36] Shakma
    I believe you wanted to request the emperor
[16:38] Shakma
    serve as intermediary in
    negotiations with Paradille.
[16:42] Shakma
    Let's get right down to brass tacks.
[16:44] Shakma
    Please, sit.
[16:46] Ars
    We will. Thank you.
[16:48] Rengue
    First, allow me to introduce myself!
[16:50] Rengue
    I am Rengue Salamakhia,
    the next governor of Missian!
[16:54] Shakma
    Oh? The son of Couran Salamakhia?
[16:58] Rengue
    I came along to ensure
    successful negotiations.
[17:02] Shakma
    Your presence here will
    make little difference.
[17:06] Shakma
    The only relevant matter
    is how much you'll pay.
[17:11] Licia
    Quite right.
[17:13] Licia
    So let us make you an offer, then.
[17:17] Ars
    It's started!
[17:20] sign
    Two Nights Ago
[17:20] Licia
    The most important thing is
    a swift, decisive resolution.
[17:26] (Flashback) Ars
    What do you mean?
[17:27] (Flashback) Licia
    We have 2,000 gold to offer in negotiations.
[17:32] (Flashback) Licia
    If he requests more than we have on hand,
[17:35] (Flashback) Licia
    we'll have to return to Semplar
     to secure more funds.
[17:39] (Flashback) Rengue
    Right.
[17:40] (Flashback) Licia
    That will forcibly drag out negotiations,
[17:42] (Flashback) Licia
    and the tides of war may
    turn further against us.
[17:46] (Flashback) Licia
    What do you think makes for
    the smoothest negotiations?
[17:51] (Flashback) Ars
    I'm not sure.
[17:52] (Flashback) Licia
    It's making the other party think
    they're getting a bargain.
[17:56] Licia
    Therefore, we must begin with
    an offer that is far too low.
[18:01] Licia
    Will 500 gold be sufficient?
[18:05] Shakma
    Excuse me. I think I misheard.
[18:08] Shakma
    That sounded off by an order of magnitude.
[18:10] Shakma
    I speak on behalf of the emperor, as you know.
[18:14] Shakma
    I will accept no less than 5,000 gold.
[18:21] Licia
    Oh, how droll!
[18:22] Licia
    I would think 5,000 exceeds the
    empire's current yearly budget.
[18:28] Licia
    Surely you only suggested
     such an unrealistic sum in jest.
[18:33] Licia
    We saw the city on the way in.
    It's clear how you're suffering financially.
[18:38] Licia
    Would 800 gold do?
[18:40] Shakma
    Semplar is a trading hub.
[18:43] Shakma
    I'm certain you can afford more than that.
[18:45] Licia
    I've heard Minister Shakma is
    quite obsessed with money,
[18:49] Licia
    so he'll likely try to raise the amount.
[18:51] Licia
    But that's part of our plan!
[18:55] Licia
    You drive a painful bargain.
[18:56] Licia
    Would you accept 900?
[18:58] Shakma
    I'm afraid I have to turn you down.
[19:01] Licia
    What? Please wait!
[19:06] Licia
    I understand.
[19:07] Licia
    We will pay you 1,000.
[19:09] Licia
    I fear we can go no higher than that.
[19:15] Shakma
    Very well.
[19:16] Licia
    Thank you so much!
[19:21] Licia
    If we make him think he's taken
    us for everything we have,
[19:24] (Flashback) Licia
    he'll be satisfied by what
    he's gained and accept...
[19:28] (Flashback) Licia
    whether or not it's an actual bargain.
[19:30] (Flashback) Licia
    Right?
[19:31] Ars
    
    Licia's amazing!
[19:34] Ars
    The emperor will intervene
    on our behalf, then?
[19:39] Rengue
    Enough of this stingy, cheap talk!
[19:41] Rengue
    We brought 2,000 gold, didn't we?
[19:44] Rengue
    Pay the man the full amount!
[19:46] Rengue
    We can't have him underestimating
    Semplar's financial prowess!
[19:53] Shakma
    Were you trying to deceive me?
[19:55] Ars
    Not good!
[19:56] Shakma
    This is all out of the question.
[19:58] Shakma
    These negotiations are off.
[20:00] Ars
    Please forgive us!
[20:02] Ars
    We'll pay you the entirety of the 2,000 gold!
[20:05] Shakma
    You have insulted the
    emperor's prime minister.
[20:09] Shakma
    But if you pay 2,000 to the empire,
[20:13] Shakma
    plus a sufficient amount
    directly to me in apology,
[20:16] Shakma
    I could be convinced to overlook it.
[20:19] Ars
    But to pay any more,
    we'd have to go back to Semplar...
[20:23] Shakma
    That is all.
[20:25] Ars
    Wait, Minister Shakma!
[20:28] Ars
    The negotiations failed!
[20:31] Ars
    Our crucial negotiations...
[20:35] Rengue
    He was a real jerk, wasn't he?
[20:37] Rengue
    We'll just have to head back
    to Semplar for more money.
[20:42] Ars
    We were concealing our real budget
    so we wouldn't have to do that!
[20:46] Ars
    Why did you have to go and say that?!
[20:48] Rengue
    It's your fault for lying in the first place.
[20:50] Rengue
    If you'd admitted to the 2,000 up front,
    things would have gone much more smoothly.
[20:55] Rengue
    And if I hadn't said anything, people might
    get the impression that Semplar is broke!
[20:59] Ars
    If we'd offered the full amount up front,
[21:02] Ars
    he would have asked for more
    to take advantage of us!
[21:05] Licia
    Calm yourselves, both of you.
[21:08] Licia
    What's done cannot be undone.
[21:11] Ars
    But...
[21:12] Ars
    Licia?
[21:15] Licia
    Minister Shakma!
[21:21] Shakma
    What further business could
    you possibly have with me?
[21:23] Licia
    I wished to apologize...
    for the rudeness we've shown you.
[21:28] Shakma
    But you can't show it financially, can you?
[21:31] Shakma
    You'll have to return to Semplar.
[21:33] Licia
    No, I have something here!
[21:40] Ars
    W-Wait!
[21:41] Ars
    Licia, what are you doing?!
[21:54] Licia
    I acquired these from the capital's
    finest dressmaker and jeweler.
[21:58] Licia
    They should fetch a fine price.
[22:05] Retainer
    It's true.
[22:06] Retainer
    Altogether, this could come to about 500 gold.
[22:10] Licia
    Please, have mercy.
[22:12] Licia
    Take them!
[22:14] Shakma
    Your resolve is impressive.
[22:17] Shakma
    Very well.
[22:18] Shakma
    You shall pay 2,000 gold to the capital,
[22:21] Shakma
    and I shall accept your jewelry and clothing.
[22:25] Ars
    You mean...
[22:27] Shakma
    We shall mediate with
    Paradille on your behalf.
[22:30] Shakma
    However, is Couran's faction
    truly loyal to the emperor?
[22:36] Shakma
    I've heard rumors of your desire
    to form an independent nation.
[22:41] Rengue
    Yes, the Province of Missian
    plans to seek independence.
[22:46] Rengue
    We hold no loyalty to the emperor.
[22:48] Ars
    Lord Rengue!
[22:49] Shakma
    How honest of you.
[22:51] Shakma
    It doesn't matter to me, personally...
[22:54] Shakma
    but I'd advise caution in
    negotiations with Paradille.
[23:01] Ars
    We did it!
[23:03] Ars
    Thanks to you all, we managed to get
    the emperor to intervene on our behalf.
[23:07] Ars
    We had a little trouble back there,
     but I'm glad it all worked out!
[23:11] Licia
    Trouble?
[23:12] Licia
    Hardly.
[23:13] Licia
    It went just as I planned,
    from beginning to end.
[23:18] Ars
    What are you talking about?
[23:25] Ars
    To protect everyone, can I become
    strong like my father and Lord Couran?
[23:30] Licia
    Lord Ars, military prowess is
    not the only form of strength.
[23:34] Licia
    I know you have your own unique prowess!
[23:36] sign
    Next Time The Image of a Lord
[23:37] Licia
    Next time: "The Image of a Lord."

Season 2

E15 - The Image of a Lord

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[00:02] Ars
    Thanks to you all, we managed to get
    the emperor to intervene on our behalf.
[00:06] Ars
    We had a little trouble back there,
     but I'm glad it all worked out!
[00:10] Licia
    Trouble?
[00:11] Licia
    Hardly.
[00:12] Licia
    It went just as I planned,
    from beginning to end.
[00:17] Ars
    What are you talking about?
[00:21] Licia
    Our priority was not to keep
    our price as low as possible,
[00:25] Licia
    but to come to a swift, decisive resolution.
[00:29] Licia
    If Lord Rengue hadn't revealed
    our budget during negotiations,
[00:33] Licia
    do you really think we could
    have wrapped things up there?
[00:36] Ars
    Yes.
[00:37] Licia
    I disagree.
[00:40] Licia
    I was aware of Minister Shakma's
    disposition due to prior research,
[00:44] Licia
    so I knew he would seek a pretense
    by which to request a bribe.
[00:50] Licia
    Lord Rengue's interjection
    simply gave him that pretense.
[00:55] Licia
    Our initial negotiations were but a prelude.
[00:58] Licia
    The real challenge was the question of when
    we would have to pay Lord Shakma's bribe.
[01:04] Licia
    We wouldn't have had time
[01:06] Licia
    to return to Semplar to secure
    more funds at that time.
[01:10] Licia
    Therefore, I had the clothing and
    jewelry prepared from the start.
[01:15] Licia
    If the bribe came as a
     final act of desperation,
[01:17] Licia
    I believed Minister Shakma would accept it.
[01:20] Ars
    So that's what the clothing
    and jewelry were for?
[01:23] Licia
    Minister Shakma is not such a simpleton
    that he would take us at our word so readily.
[01:30] Licia
    But by exploiting our "mistake"
    in revealing our true budget
[01:34] Licia
    and using that to extort a bribe,
[01:36] Licia
    he surely felt that we were beyond suspicion.
[01:39] Licia
    And Minister Shakma seemed
    satisfied indeed, did he not?
[01:43] Licia
    He didn't know I'd arranged it all in advance.
[01:46] Licia
    So it went just as I anticipated,
    from beginning to end!
[01:51] Charlotte
    I don't follow any of this,
    but it sounds like a strategic win!
[01:54] Ars
    I really am glad I entrusted this to you.
[01:57] sign
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[01:58] Rengue
    What you're doing is wrong.
[02:01] Ars
    Lord Rengue?!
[02:03] Lumeire
    I'll go.
[02:13] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[02:17] Sign
    Season 2
[03:31] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[03:31] Sign
    Season 2
[03:36] sign
    Pride
[03:40] Lumeire
    Lord Rengue.
[03:44] Rengue
    I can't believe those two.
[03:47] Rengue
    I was born in Missian and
    have built my life around it.
[03:52] Rengue
    I take pride in Missian.
[03:55] Rengue
    Yes, the negotiations went well,
    but it was all based on lies!
[03:59] Rengue
    People like them...
[04:01] Rengue
    Can you be sure they're
    wholeheartedly loyal to Missian?!
[04:04] Lumeire
    Lord Rengue, that's not what this is about.
[04:07] Lumeire
    You were born into power.
[04:10] Lumeire
    You've never had a need to lie or flatter.
[04:17] Lumeire
    But their stations are far below yours.
[04:21] Lumeire
    They wield no power.
[04:22] Lumeire
    Yet as masters of their domains,
[04:24] Lumeire
    they are always thinking of how
    best to protect their people.
[04:28] Lumeire
    Without lies and occasional deception,
     even with their allies,
[04:32] Lumeire
    they cannot protect those
    charged in their care.
[04:35] Lumeire
    Upholding honor and pride,
    protecting your people...
[04:38] Lumeire
    Both acts are proof of love for Missian.
[04:49] Lumeire
    Lord Rengue!
[04:51] Ars
    Lord Rengue?
[04:55] (Flashback) Child Rengue
    Got you!
[05:01] Ars
    Lord Lumeire...
[05:03] Lumeire
    Ars, please do not despise Lord Rengue.
[05:07] Ars
    Despise him? I'd never...
[05:09] Lumeire
    He's simply too forthright.
[05:13] Lumeire
    If only he could learn the
    best way to express his love,
[05:16] Lumeire
    he could become a truly fine sovereign.
[05:23] sign
    Negotiations in Paradille
[05:23] Ars
    One week after Minister Shakma
    sent his letter to Paradille,
[05:27] Ars
    a messenger from Paradille
    arrived in the imperial capital.
[05:30] Ars
    Lord Rengue never returned
    to our inn in the meantime.
[05:35] Ars
    I'm glad he made it back
    in time for negotiations,
[05:38] Ars
    but what has he been doing all this time?
[05:41] Imperial Retainer
    This way, if you please.
[05:43] Ars
    And today, we're negotiating with Paradille,
[05:45] Ars
    whose leaders are loyal to the emperor.
[05:48] Ars
    They won't be moved by money
    alone the way Minister Shakma was.
[05:52] Foreign Minister A
    Now, let us begin negotiations.
[05:55] Foreign Minister A
    Or so I'd like to say,
[05:55] sign
    Paradille
    Foreign Minister
[05:57] Foreign Minister A
    but there's something I need to ask you first.
[06:00] Ars
    Yes?
[06:01] Foreign Minister A
    Are you or are you not
    seeking independence?
[06:05] Foreign Minister A
    Missian is home to many nouveau riche nobles.
[06:08] Foreign Minister A
    We wonder if your concerns are
    largely opportunistic and mercenary.
[06:14] Ars
    Oh, well, actually...
[06:15] Foreign Minister A
    To seek independence is high treason.
[06:19] Foreign Minister A
    We require an answer of Lord Rengue.
[06:22] Rengue
    Independence?
[06:25] Rengue
    That's what Vasmarque's faction is after.
[06:32] Ars
    What's gotten into Lord Rengue?!
[06:34] Ars
    Anyway, it seems rumors of our desire
    for independence are flying freely...
[06:40] Ars
    Will they really believe him?
[06:43] Foreign Minister A
    I see.
[06:45] Foreign Minister A
    I had a feeling you'd say that.
[06:48] Foreign Minister A
    I'm so relieved!
[06:50] Foreign Minister A
    It's beneficial for us to cooperate
    with another province, anyway.
[06:55] Foreign Minister A
    And His Majesty introduced
     us personally, after all.
[06:58] Foreign Minister A
    Let's forge an official
    alliance and work together!
[07:01] Ars
    R-Right!
[07:05] Ars
    I didn't expect to reach a deal so quickly!
[07:08] Ars
    Still, I can't believe he
    just trusted us like that.
[07:11] Licia
    It's all because of Lord Rengue.
[07:19] (Flashback) Licia
    Yes?
[07:21] (Flashback) Licia
    Who's there?
[07:24] (Flashback) Licia
    Oh, what's happened to you?!
[07:26] (Flashback) Rengue
    I'm sorry!
[07:27] (Flashback) Licia
    Please, don't bow—
[07:29] (Flashback) Rengue
    You were doing your utmost
    for the betterment of Missian.
[07:33] (Flashback) Rengue
    I just didn't realize that.
[07:36] (Flashback) Rengue
    I'm an absolute fool!
[07:39] (Flashback) Rengue
    But I also want to be useful to Missian!
[07:45] (Flashback) Rengue
    Please, teach me what to do.
[07:49] (Flashback) Licia
    Do come inside.
[07:52] (Flashback) Licia
    I can tell that you're sincere.
[07:58] (Flashback) Rengue
    You'll give me the benefit of your wisdom?
[08:01] (Flashback) Licia
    But of course!
[08:04] Licia
    I was genuinely moved by
    Lord Rengue's desperation.
[08:09] Rengue
    You didn't have to tell him about that part!
[08:12] Lumeire
    Truly, Lord Rengue entreated
    you to instruct him?
[08:15] Ars
    What advice did you give him?
[08:18] Licia
    I told him to attend as many dinner parties
    throughout the capital as possible.
[08:25] Ars
    Dinner parties?
[08:27] Licia
    I felt certain he'd been branded as
[08:29] Licia
    the man who nearly sabotaged his
    own negotiations with his honesty.
[08:33] Licia
    Such talk would quickly spread
    throughout the palace
[08:36] Licia
    and become common knowledge
    among the capital's nobility.
[08:39] Licia
    So he spread the rumor that it's actually
    Vasmarque plotting for independence,
[08:45] Licia
    which was all the more convincing coming
    from an honest man like Lord Rengue.
[08:49] Ars
    Then you've spent this past
    week attending dinner parties?
[08:54] Ars
    No wonder they believed you so readily.
[08:57] Rengue
    My foolishness made trouble
    for the rest of you.
[09:00] Licia
    That's not true at all.
[09:02] Licia
    Your will to change is, in and
    of itself, a wonderful thing.
[09:07] Ars
    She's right.
[09:09] Ars
    Thanks to you, we have the
    Province of Paradille on our side.
[09:15] Rengue
    Thank you.
[09:16] Rengue
    I feel like I've really learned something
     over these ten days or so.
[09:20] Rengue
    I'm going to work hard to make Missian
    an even better place than before.
[09:27] Rengue
    Let's build up Missian together, Master Ars.
[09:30] Ars
    You remembered my name!
[09:35] Ars
    Right.
[09:36] Ars
    Let's work together!
[09:38] Charlotte
    Are we in Semplar yet?
[09:40] Ars
    Charlotte...
[09:44] Ars
    You've been sleeping the whole trip!
[09:46] Lumeire
    Lord Rengue...
[09:48] Lumeire
    You truly have grown.
[09:54] Sign
    Castle Semplar
[09:55] Ars
    Several days after meeting with Paradille,
[09:58] Ars
    we had talks with Seitz as well,
[10:01] Ars
    and succeeded in heading off
    their intention to invade.
[10:05] Ars
    Then, at last, we returned to Semplar.
[10:09] Couran
    Ars! Welcome back!
[10:12] Couran
    Your achievements have
     been the talk of the castle.
[10:15] Couran
    You've really changed
    the tide of the conflict.
[10:18] Couran
    Allow me to thank you
     on behalf of all Missian.
[10:21] Ars
    I'm honored to be of service!
[10:23] Couran
    Now, all that aside...
[10:25] Couran
    Rengue, what are you doing here?
[10:28] Couran
    These negotiations were crucial
    to the future of Missian.
[10:32] Couran
    It's fortunate that things worked out,
[10:34] Couran
    but if they'd broken down because of you,
[10:37] Couran
    the damage would have been irreversible!
[10:38] Rengue
    Please, forgive me.
[10:40] Rengue
    I left without permission in hopes
    of helping them, for Missian's sake.
[10:46] Couran
    How did it feel, watching them negotiate?
[10:50] Rengue
    I realized there's a great deal I'm lacking.
[10:54] Rengue
    I'm going to the training grounds right now.
[10:56] Couran
    So soon after your return?
[10:58] Rengue
    Yes.
[10:59] Rengue
    There's much I have yet to learn
     to be the next governor of Missian.
[11:04] Couran
    Love of his land is the most
    important thing for a governor.
[11:08] Couran
    Go on, then.
[11:10] Rengue
    I will!
[11:14] sign
    Ingenuity 42/66 Diplomacy 33/91 Prowess 50/78 Leadership 44/79 Ambition 90
[11:14] sign
    Infantry: C Cavalry: B
    Mage: D Builder: D
    Naval: C Aerial: B
[11:14] Ars
    Lord Rengue's stats have increased!
[11:17] Couran
    Ars, it looks like you've
    been a good example to him.
[11:22] Couran
    As his father, I'm grateful.
[11:23] Ars
    Oh, I hardly did anything...
[11:25] Couran
    Allow me to present your reward.
[11:28] Couran
    One hundred gold pieces each.
[11:31] Ars
    That's far too much!
[11:33] Couran
    I hear your talented wife saved us
    a great deal of money on the bribe.
[11:38] Couran
    You should be thanking her, if anyone.
[11:40] Licia
    Isn't this wonderful, Lord Ars?
[11:42] Ars
    This is enough to fix the village wells
    and increase the soldiers' pay...
[11:50] Ars
    Thank you so much.
[11:51] Ars
    I'll use this money with utmost care.
[11:54] Couran
    Good.
[11:55] Couran
    Now, I'm sorry to ask
    so soon after your return,
[11:58] Couran
    but I'd like to discuss what comes next.
[12:01] Ars
    Of course.
[12:02] Couran
    This concerns the battle ahead.
[12:05] Couran
    We intend to mount an invasion
    of Alpharda District.
[12:09] Couran
    In recognition of your talents,
    I'm tasking you with an important mission.
[12:14] Couran
    Lumeire, Ars.
[12:15] Couran
    I appoint you two in command
    of Canarre District's full forces.
[12:19] Couran
    I want to strike hard, before our
    opponent can expand their forces there.
[12:23] Couran
    In one month's time,
    muster all your troops in Semplar.
[12:28] Ars/Lumeire
    Sir!
[12:38] Charlotte
    You okay?
[12:46] Charlotte
    Seems kinda harsh, making this
    big battle your first deployment.
[12:50] Charlotte
    You could leave the fighting to
    us and hang back at the estate.
[12:57] Ars
    I'd be lying if I said I wasn't afraid.
[13:01] Ars
    I'm honestly petrified.
[13:04] Ars
    But if I were to lose my nerve,
[13:07] Ars
    I could never face my father again.
[13:10] Ars
    I'll be fine, Charlotte.
[13:13] Ars
    I'm the lord of our domain now.
[13:14] Ars
    I'm ready for this.
[13:17] Charlotte
    Bet you are.
[13:19] Charlotte
    Ars, I'm gonna do my best to help you out.
[13:23] Ars
    I can do anything with
    you there, Charlotte!
[13:23] Sign
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    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[13:25] Charlotte
    Just leave it to me!
[13:27] Charlotte
    Then once the battle's over,
    let's have a feast!
[13:28] Licia
    I'll do everything I can to
    support you as well, Lord Ars.
[13:33] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[13:34] Rosell
    It's been two weeks since Lord Ars set out.
[13:38] Rosell
    We've been minding the estate
    while preparing for battle.
[13:38] sign
    House Louvent Without Its Master
[13:41] Rosell
    I-I did it! I'm done!
[13:45] Mireille
    Look at you, running like a champ!
[13:48] Mireille
    Now keep it up for one more lap!
[13:49] Rosell
    Impossible!
[13:51] Mireille
    Talking back to your teacher, huh?
[13:53] Rosell
    You promised to teach me
    tactics after my run today!
[13:57] Mireille
    Did I now?
[13:58] Rosell
    You did!
[13:59] Mireille
    Why not ask Rietz?
[14:02] Rosell
    W-Well...
[14:03] Rietz
    Rosell.
[14:05] Rietz
    Training? That's good to see.
[14:07] Rosell
    Y-Yes.
[14:09] Rosell
    And now Mireille's going
    to teach me about tactics!
[14:13] Rietz
    I have my doubts as to how much she
    can teach you while she's drunk.
[14:17] Mireille
    I've got my own ways of doing things.
[14:20] Rietz
    I'm confiscating this until after work hours!
[14:23] Mireille
    Tch. The kid never talked to me that way...
[14:27] Rosell
    Mireille, don't mention
    Lord Ars in front of Rietz!
[14:32] Rietz
    L-Lord Ars!
[14:34] Rietz
    Lord Ars has not yet returned!
[14:37] Rietz
    Could he have been harmed on his travels?
[14:39] Rietz
    I can't just leave him out there!
[14:40] Rietz
    I must go to him at once!
[14:41] Rosell
    Rietz!
[14:42] Mireille
    Chill out already, man.
[14:44] Rietz
    Unhand me, Rosell! Lord Ars!
[14:46] Rosell
    How are you going to get to the capital?!
[14:48] Mireille
    Rietz, the kid asked you to
    watch the estate, remember?
[14:53] Mireille
    Just keep things running here and
    welcome him back when he returns.
[14:58] Mireille
    You seriously work too hard.
[15:02] Rietz
    A surprisingly reasonable opinion,
     coming from you.
[15:05] Ars
    Everyone!
[15:06] Ars
    We're back!
[15:08] Rosell
    Lord Ars!
[15:10] Mireille
    Welcome home!
[15:12] Rietz
    Lord Ars!
[15:17] Mireille
    That's awesome!
[15:19] Mireille
    He's got you leading Canarre's forces, kid?
[15:19] sign
    Return and Departure
[15:22] Mireille
    Talk about a big promotion!
[15:23] Ars
    O-Oh, hardly...
[15:26] Ars
    But I do need to prepare myself.
[15:29] Ars
    In two days, we'll depart
    with all our soldiers.
[15:33] Rietz
    Understood.
[15:34] Rietz
    Then tomorrow, I'll hold
    our final mock battle—
[15:38] Ars
    No.
[15:39] Ars
    We've been training hard all this time.
[15:42] Ars
    We're ready for this journey.
[15:44] Ars
    Let's spend tomorrow however we want!
[15:48] Ars
    That's good!
[15:49] Licia
    Lord Ars, you do enjoy that sausage, don't you?
[15:53] Ars
    Sure do!
[15:54] Licia
    But Lord Ars, are you certain an
    outing was really the best choice?
[15:59] Licia
    I'm enjoying it very much, of course,
[16:01] Licia
    but would you not be better off resting?
[16:03] Ars
    I won't get to see you for a while after this,
[16:07] Ars
    so I wanted to spend the day with you.
[16:09] Man A
    Hey!
[16:11] Man A
    Lord Ars!
[16:12] Man A
    We heard! You're going off to war?!
[16:13] Girl
    It's a big battle, right?
[16:14] Man B
    Will it be all right?
[16:14] Ars
    Calm down, everyone!
[16:17] Licia
    The battle will be bigger than any we've seen.
[16:20] Licia
    The townspeople are right to be worried.
[16:23] Licia
    Fear not! Lord Ars will
    surely protect all of you—
[16:27] Woman
    Oh, no, this isn't about us!
[16:28] Woman
    We're so worried about you two,
     we can't sleep at night!
[16:31] Girl
    We'd really miss you if we lost you, Lord Ars.
[16:34] Woman
    You ever need anything,
    you ask me right away!
[16:37] Licia
    Of course!
[16:38] Man A
    Eat good, solid meals and stay healthy!
[16:40] Man B
    Here, take this!
[16:41] Ars
    Thank you so much!
[16:49] Ars
    They sure gave us a lot, didn't they?
[16:51] Licia
    Let's hand it out to everyone at the estate.
[16:58] Ars
    I'm sorry.
[17:00] Ars
    There's one last place I'd like to visit.
[17:04] Licia
    I understand.
[17:05] Licia
    I'll return to the house ahead of you.
[17:08] Licia
    I'm sure you want to talk to him in private.
[17:11] Ars
    Thank you.
[17:19] Ars
    I even took a ship to the imperial capital!
[17:23] Ars
    The ocean was so beautiful...
[17:25] Ars
    We had a lot of ups and downs,
[17:27] Ars
    but we were able to handle important
    negotiations with a man named Rengue.
[17:33] Ars
    And now... I'm finally facing my first battle.
[17:38] Ars
    You stopped me from going
    to war the first time, but...
[17:42] Ars
    Father, do I have the face of a warrior now?
[17:49] Ars
    I have to, don't I?
[17:51] Ars
    For their sake... I will protect
    the land you left to me.
[17:59] Ars
    Watch me, Father.
[18:01] Rietz
    Lord Ars?
[18:04] Ars
    You guys! What are you doing here?
[18:06] Rietz
    Actually, we all happened
    to meet up on the way...
[18:09] Ars
    We had the same idea, then?
[18:16] Charlotte
    Hey, Pops.
[18:18] Charlotte
    We're heading into a pretty big battle.
[18:21] Charlotte
    When I was a kid, I never dreamed I'd find
    myself drawn into something like this.
[18:27] Charlotte
    But, hey...
[18:28] Charlotte
    Let 'em bring on the war
    or whatever they want!
[18:30] Charlotte
    I'm gonna stick by Ars.
[18:33] Charlotte
    I made a promise and all.
[18:35] Rosell
    Me, too!
[18:40] Rosell
    I've studied a lot since then, and I think
    I can finally be of use to Lord Ars!
[18:50] Rietz
    Lord Raven.
[18:52] Rietz
    You have nothing left to worry about.
[18:54] Rietz
    Ars is doing a fine job
    as lord of this domain.
[18:58] Rietz
    At last, he'll venture into
    battle for the first time.
[19:01] Rietz
    I'm confident he'll bring us victory.
[19:05] Rietz
    And I will do everything
    I can to keep him safe.
[19:09] Ars
    Everyone...
[19:11] Ars
    Thank you.
[19:17] Licia
    Lord Ars.
[19:19] Licia
    I will protect the estate.
[19:23] Licia
    You need focus only on your battle.
[19:27] Ars
    Licia... Thank you.
[19:32] Licia
    Please take care.
[19:33] Ars
    I will. And I'll return victorious.
[19:37] Ars
    I'll see you later.
[19:43] sign
    Semplar Plaza
[19:45] sign
    Coumeire's Army, 250 Strong
[19:47] sign
    Torbequista's Army, 350 Strong
[19:48] sign
    Canarre's Army, 4,000 Strong
[19:49] sign
    Lamberg's Army, 200 Strong
[19:57] Couran
    My people!
[19:58] Couran
    Thank you for coming!
[20:00] sign
    Couran Salamakhia
[20:07] Ars
    So many people...
[20:09] Couran
    First, let me thank you for leaving
    your domains to answer my call.
[20:15] Couran
    The capital of Missian Province, Arcantez,
[20:18] Couran
    is currently under the control
    of my brother, Vasmarque.
[20:21] Couran
    In order to take it back,
    we must first take Bertudo,
[20:25] Couran
    the third largest city
    after Arcantez and Semplar.
[20:28] Couran
    To that end, we must go
    through Alpharda and Samkh.
[20:33] Couran
    Before, we could not have afforded
    to attempt such a plan.
[20:37] Couran
    But now, we have secured
    the aid of Paradille Province.
[20:42] Couran
    With their troops moved to the Missian
    border to threaten Arcantez,
[20:48] Couran
    we can send our full forces to seize Bertudo.
[20:52] Couran
    And this was all made possible
    thanks to the deeds of Ars Louvent!
[20:58] Couran
    I've always believed that
    we could win this war,
[21:01] Couran
    but to be honest, the state of affairs
    had given me the slightest of doubts.
[21:05] Couran
    I'm sorry to have worried you all, too.
[21:08] Couran
    But now, I feel victory is in sight.
[21:11] Couran
    The wind is at our backs!
[21:13] Couran
    Soldiers of Missian, the time has
    come to put your training to use!
[21:19] Couran
    Will you work with me to seize victory?!
[21:24] Ars
    Father, I never understood it...
[21:28] Ars
    Why would people march into a battle
    where they might actually die?
[21:32] Ars
    Why weren't they afraid?
[21:34] Ars
    But now I see.
[21:36] Ars
    When you have so many people by your side,
    willing to risk their lives for the same goal...
[21:41] Ars
    It's incredibly reassuring!
[21:46] Couran
    Now, let's move out!
[21:51] Ars
    Right!
[23:25] Rietz
    Lord Ars will see battle at last.
[23:27] Rietz
    Let's see that he's victorious!
[23:28] Charlotte
    Calm down already.
[23:30] Charlotte
    We've got them way
    outnumbered. We'll be fine!
[23:33] Rietz
    Next time: "Fort Vakmakro."
[23:34] Rietz
    Wait for me, Lord Ars!
[23:36] sign
    Next Time Fort Vakmakro
[23:38] Ars
    I think Rietz is broken.

Season 2

E16 - Fort Vakmakro

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[00:05] Lumeire
    Ars.
[00:06] Lumeire
    Your first battle is finally upon us.
[00:08] Ars
    Y-Yes!
[00:09] Ars
    I'm going to give it my utmost
    for the people of Lamberg!
[00:15] Rosell
    Lord Ars!
[00:17] Rosell
    I've thought up all kinds of
    tactics for the Canarre Army!
[00:21] Rosell
    No matter what the enemy throws at us,
[00:23] Rosell
    I'll have a counterstrategy!
[00:25] Charlotte
    We won't need any of that once
    my magic's through with 'em.
[00:29] Rosell
    Oh, come on, Charlotte!
[00:31] Rietz
    Rest assured.
[00:33] Rietz
    I've been training the soldiers to
    bring out their fullest potential.
[00:38] Charlie
    Yeah, that's right!
[00:40] Charlie
    It's not like the general fights alone.
[00:43] Charlie
    Quit acting like it'll just be you out there!
[00:45] Henry
    Have some faith in us, too!
[00:48] Ars
    Everyone...
[00:49] Ars
    Thank you so much!
[00:51] Ars
    I'm so lucky to have all this
    support for my first battle!
[00:56] Soldiers
    Aw, shucks. That's our Lord Ars!
[00:59] Menas
    Lamberg's troops seem
    more enthusiastic than ever.
[01:03] Lumeire
    You can tell they want to ensure
     Ars's first battle goes well.
[01:10] Lumeire
    Being an officer isn't just
     about being in command.
[01:13] Lumeire
    A fine commander also knows
     how to rely on his men.
[01:18] sign
    Alpharda Castle
[01:35] Ars
    All right.
[01:43] Couran
    All forces...
[01:45] Couran
    Charge!
[02:11] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[02:11] Sign
    Season 2
[03:29] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[03:29] Sign
    Season 2
[03:34] Couran
    I guess your first battle will have to wait.
[03:36] Ars
    Lord Couran, what happened?
[03:37] sign
    Episode 16 Fort Vakmakro
[03:39] Couran
    I think they saw how much we outnumbered
     them and decided to opt out of battle.
[03:44] Couran
    Knowing when not to fight
    is part of war, too.
[03:47] Ars
    I see.
[03:49] Couran
    We likely won't face any great
    resistance before Bertudo.
[03:52] Couran
    I'm not saying you can just take it easy,
[03:54] Couran
    but I think you can make steady
    progress for a while yet.
[03:57] Ars
    Right!
[03:59] sign
    Castle Samkh
[04:00] Thomas
    "The coming battle in Samkh District
     will be just as easily won."
[04:05] Thomas
    I'm sure that's what they're thinking.
[04:09] sign
    Thomas Grangeon
[04:09] Thomas
    They don't realize that I, Lord Vasmarque's
    right hand, have come here personally.
[04:14] Fraedor
    And we are most grateful!
[04:16] sign
    Headman of Samkh District
    Fraedor Vandol
[04:16] Fraedor
    It is most reassuring to have
    you here offering your aid.
[04:21] Thomas
    Lord Vasmarque does not fight losing battles.
[04:31] Thomas
    In other words...
[04:34] Thomas
    We will be victorious in this battle, as well.
[04:40] Thomas
    Even if we lose.
[04:45] Fraedor
    What do you mean by that?
[04:50] Thomas
    It's nothing you need to think about.
[04:53] Thomas
    Leave everything to me.
[04:56] Fraedor
    Milord.
[05:02] Selena
    Father.
[05:06] sign
    Selena Vandol
[05:06] Selena
    Even if he does outrank you,
[05:09] Selena
    you really shouldn't abase yourself like that.
[05:12] Fraedor
    Selena...
[05:14] Selena
    You're the headman of Samkh!
[05:16] Selena
    Our people's lives are on the line,
[05:18] Selena
    and you'd leave the fight to someone else?
[05:21] Fraedor
    There's a lot riding on
    the battle ahead of us.
[05:25] Fraedor
    Better to leave it to Lord Thomas, isn't it?
[05:29] Fraedor
    I'm going to follow his plan
[05:31] Fraedor
    and go defend the crucial
    stronghold of Fort Vakmakro.
[05:36] Selena
    Wait, Father!
[05:38] Selena
    If it must be defended,
    I shall defend it in your stead.
[05:43] sign
    Castle Alpharda
[05:46] sign
    Teacher and Student
[05:46] Couran
    I want minimum casualties in our
    upcoming battle in Samkh District, too.
[05:50] Couran
    Does anyone have a plan to suggest?
[05:56] Rosell
    W-Well...
[05:58] Rosell
    What about something like this?
[06:02] Rosell
    There are three fortresses
    surrounding Castle Samkh.
[06:06] Rosell
    Given the size of the enemy force,
[06:08] Rosell
    there shouldn't be more
    than a thousand men in each.
[06:12] Rosell
    So what if we form three
    detachments of 4,000 each
[06:17] Rosell
    and have them all attack simultaneously?
[06:20] Rosell
    With that kind of numerical advantage,
[06:22] Rosell
    we should be able to take
    each fortresses with ease.
[06:24] Rosell
    Then Samkh District would be forced
    to surrender, don't you think?
[06:30] Couran
    I see.
[06:31] Couran
    Then the main force I'm leading
    will wait near Castle Samkh.
[06:36] Couran
    The moment all three fortresses fall,
[06:38] Couran
    we'll join back up with the
    detachments and take the castle.
[06:42] Couran
    Lumeire, Ars!
[06:44] Couran
    Fort Vakmakro is the most geographically
    important of the three fortresses,
[06:50] Couran
    so I'm sending the Canarre Army there.
[06:53] Couran
    Understood?
[06:56] All
    Yes, sir!
[06:58] sign
    Castle Samkh
[07:01] Ars
    That's... Fort Vakmakro?
[07:04] Lumeire
    It sits on the only spot that overlooks
    Castle Samkh and the other two fortresses.
[07:05] sign
    Fort Vakmakro
[07:09] Lumeire
    The difficulty of the battle to come
    hinges on whether or not we can secure it.
[07:15] Ars
    Rosell. Mireille.
[07:17] Ars
    Do you have any ideas?
[07:19] Rosell
    I think our first move should be to send a
    scout to the summit where the fortress is.
[07:25] Rosell
    Knowing their formations will
    let us attack more efficiently.
[07:31] Mireille
    Rosell, you're such a good,
    by-the-book little boy, aren't you?
[07:37] Mireille
    Obviously, it's the job of a strategist
    to think about how to move his armies.
[07:42] Mireille
    But doing no more than that is
    the mark of a third-rate strategist.
[07:46] Mireille
    A first-rate strategist puts
    himself in his enemy's shoes
[07:50] Mireille
    and imagines how he'd defeat his own armies.
[07:55] Mireille
    Think about it.
[07:57] Mireille
    No matter what formation they use,
[07:59] Mireille
    they're way too outnumbered to win.
[08:02] Mireille
    The only way to turn the tables
    would be to catch us by surprise.
[08:06] Mireille
    How would you do that, Rosell?
[08:08] Rosell
    Um...
[08:11] Rosell
    When the enemy tried to surround the fortress,
[08:15] Rosell
    I'd pincer them in.
[08:19] Mireille
    Right answer.
[08:20] Mireille
    It's probably okay to send
    forces to the summit,
[08:23] Mireille
    but we should also set a lookout
    at the base of the mountain
[08:27] Mireille
    to watch for an additional attack from behind.
[08:30] Rosell
    I see...
[08:33] Ars
    Rosell's grown a lot since Mireille arrived.
[08:34] Rosell
    This is very educational!
[08:36] Mireille
    I'm just glad you like to learn!
[08:38] sign
    Fort Vakmakro
[08:45] Korin
    Lady Selena.
[08:46] Korin
    The enemy forces are
    approaching the fortress.
[08:53] Selena
    Understood.
[08:57] Selena
    Mandartom Ludel Marm.
[09:09] Selena
    I'll never let them have this fortress!
[09:13] Ars
    What's that?
[09:14] Rietz
    They've put up a magical barrier.
[09:16] Rosell
    They're hunkering down, then?
[09:18] Mireille
    Well, that makes things simple for us.
[09:21] Mireille
    We'll destroy the barrier with magic attacks,
[09:23] Mireille
    then charge our way in.
[09:29] Lumeire
    Mages!
[09:30] Lumeire
    Are you ready?
[09:32] Charlotte
    Leave it to us.
[09:33] Lumeire
    Fire!
[09:35] Mages
    Forma Igni Exore!
[09:47] Lumeire
    It didn't work?!
[09:49] Ars
    No... Charlotte hasn't fired her shot yet!
[09:58] Charlotte
    Forma...
[09:59] Charlotte
    Igni...
[10:01] Charlotte
    Erupt!
[10:06] Canarre Soldier
    What kind of spell was that?!
[10:08] Canarre Soldier B
    I've never seen such a huge fireball!
[10:11] Lumeire
    Good! The barrier's down!
[10:13] Lumeire
    Time to advance!
[10:20] Rosell
    A restoration spell!
[10:22] Mireille
    To compete with our Charlotte like that,
[10:24] Mireille
    they must have a pretty
    skilled mage themselves.
[10:28] Ars
    Can we break through it?
[10:30] Charlotte
    Ars.
[10:32] Charlotte
    Who do you think I am?
[10:35] Charlotte
    It might take time,
[10:37] Charlotte
    but if we can attack faster
    than they can keep up repairs,
[10:40] Charlotte
    we can take them down!
[10:44] Charlotte
    We're not gonna lose Ars's
     first battle on my watch!
[10:47] Ars
    Charlotte!
[10:49] Lumeire
    All right. Bring all our aqua magia.
[10:51] Lumeire
    It's a war of attrition
    until the barrier falls!
[10:54] Soldiers
    Sir!
[10:59] Korin
    That was an incredible attack.
[11:01] Selena
    It won't be a problem.
[11:03] Selena
    A direct hit might take us down, to be sure...
[11:08] Selena
    But for this particular battle,
    we don't actually have to beat them.
[11:19] Jil
    Report from the scouts at
    the foot of the mountain!
[11:22] Jil
    A thousand enemy troops are heading our way!
[11:26] Mireille
    Just as Rosell thought, then.
[11:28] Rosell
    In that case, please proceed with the plan.
[11:31] Lumeire
    Right. There's only a thousand of them.
[11:34] Lumeire
    Let's divide our force and send
    two thousand to meet them!
[11:37] Canarre Soldiers
    Sir!
[11:38] Ars
    At this rate...
[11:39] Jil
    N-No!
[11:41] Ars
    Is something the matter?
[11:43] Jil
    It seems their main force is behind them, and...
[11:46] Jil
    The host headed at us
[11:47] Jil
    is ten thousand strong!
[11:49] Ars
    Ten thousand?!
[11:51] Mireille
    Huh. So they sent their entire army
    to defend this one little fort?
[11:57] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[11:58] Mireille
    Talk about a bold move.
[12:01] Mireille
    Who in the world came up with that?
[12:07] Sign
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    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[12:08] Ars
    What should we do?
[12:10] Rosell
    Frankly speaking, it will be very
    difficult to carry out our plan now.
[12:16] Rosell
    If we go down the mountain, there's a good
    chance we'll run into them, get attacked,
[12:20] Rosell
    and ultimately wind up being pursued.
[12:24] Rosell
    We discovered them soon enough that
    we might avoid terrible losses, but...
[12:28] Rosell
    I don't think there's any hope
    of taking the fortress now.
[12:32] Rosell
    But if we stay here and fail to seize it,
[12:34] Rosell
    we'll get caught on two fronts,
     and we'll be done for.
[12:38] Rosell
    Though if we can take the
    fortress before they arrive
[12:43] Rosell
    and hold out until Lord Couran's
    forces arrive to aid us,
[12:45] Rosell
    they'll be the ones caught
    in a two-front battle.
[12:48] Rosell
    It's low risk, low return
    or high risk, high return.
[12:53] Rosell
    We have to choose between the two.
[12:55] Lumeire
    Mages, how much time do you need
    to break through that barrier?
[12:59] Jil
    Half a day, at the least.
[13:02] Lumeire
    Then we'll withdraw.
[13:04] Lumeire
    If we withdraw now,
    we can minimize casualties.
[13:09] Mireille
    Hate to admit it, but they
    cooked up a pretty decent plan.
[13:14] Mireille
    However...
[13:15] sign
    The Soldiers of Lamberg
[13:15] Ars
    Wait a minute!
[13:17] Lumeire
    Ars?
[13:19] Ars
    If this were any ordinary force,
    Lord Lumeire would be right.
[13:25] Ars
    But...
[13:30] Ars
    The people here are anything but ordinary.
[13:34] Ars
    I trust in my judgment, and in all of you!
[13:38] Ars
    Rietz, can you hold the
    enemy off for half a day?
[13:42] Menas
    Have you gone mad?
[13:44] Menas
    Two thousand soldiers
    can't hold off ten thousand!
[13:50] Ars
    I need you, Rietz!
[13:53] Rietz
    Half a day...
[13:57] Rietz
    Is that all you need?
[14:00] Rietz
    I could hold them off for
    a whole day if you'd like.
[14:03] Rietz
    In fact...
[14:04] Rietz
    I could destroy them all if you want.
[14:07] Ars
    Rietz...
[14:10] Charlotte
    Ars!
[14:11] Charlotte
    We won't need half a day here.
[14:13] Charlotte
    I'll have that barrier down in an hour!
[14:16] Ars
    Charlotte!
[14:18] Rietz
    Bold words.
[14:20] Charlotte
    Right back at you.
[14:22] Canarre Soldier B
    It's too reckless!
[14:23] Canarre Soldier A
    W-We won't do it!
[14:26] Lumeire
    Are you serious?
[14:28] Ars
    Yes. These two can do it.
[14:32] Ars
    If we fail to take the fortress,
[14:34] Ars
    we'll be at worse than square one.
[14:37] Ars
    The enemy will have potentially bought
    time to bolster their forces further.
[14:42] Ars
    That could draw this battle out even longer.
[14:46] Ars
    But if we can take the fortress now,
[14:48] Ars
    we'll claim a priceless victory.
[14:52] Rosell
    I-I agree!
[14:55] Mireille
    Me, too.
[15:01] Lumeire
    Very well.
[15:02] Lumeire
    We'll throw the full weight
    of our army at them!
[15:05] Soldiers
    Yeah!
[15:07] Mireille
    I knew you guys would be fun.
[15:09] Mireille
    Both the kid and his retainers.
[15:11] Mireille
    The enemy failed to take into account
[15:13] Mireille
    that Lamberg is no ordinary army.
[15:17] sign
    Vasmarque's Pincer Force
[15:18] Vasmarque Captain
    We're almost to Fort Vakmakro.
[15:21] Vasmarque Captain
    Keep up the pace!
[15:23] Vasmarque Soldier A
    Captain, I'll bet they're
    scrambling right now!
[15:27] Vasmarque Captain
    They couldn't have expected
    a force ten thousand strong.
[15:31] Vasmarque Captain
    We'll catch them off-guard and
    overwhelm them with numbers.
[15:34] Vasmarque Captain
    They don't stand a chance.
[15:36] Vasmarque Soldier A
    Lord Thomas really is a brilliant planner!
[15:40] Krall
    Loose your arrows!
[15:44] Vasmarque Captain
    What's going on?
[15:47] Vasmarque Captain
    What's the enemy doing here?!
[15:52] Vasmarque Captain
    That's...
[15:53] Vasmarque Captain
    the Reaper of Lamberg!
[16:00] sign
    One Hour Earlier
[16:01] Krall
    I see.
[16:02] Krall
    Even if they outnumber us,
[16:05] (Flashback) Krall
    as long as we strike on
    a narrow mountain road,
[16:09] (Flashback) Krall
    they won't be able to overwhelm us.
[16:12] (Flashback) Rietz
    Yes.
[16:13] (Flashback) Rietz
    So please have your archers
    attack from the roadside
[16:16] (Flashback) Rietz
    to prevent the enemy from fanning out.
[16:21] Rietz
    The rest...
[16:23] Rietz
    you can leave to me.
[16:34] Charlotte
    You little...
[16:36] Ars
    We keep breaking the barrier,
    and they keep repairing it.
[16:39] Rosell
    It'll come down to whose
    aqua magia lasts longer.
[16:43] Rosell
    Each cast of a spell uses up aqua magia.
[16:47] Rosell
    We're deadlocked for now, but...
[16:50] Rosell
    Whoever burns through their
    aqua magia first will lose.
[16:53] Ars
    But then...
[16:55] Rosell
    Plus, we're in enemy territory.
[16:58] Rosell
    They've probably prepared for this,
[17:00] Rosell
    while we won't have enough.
[17:02] Ars
    Isn't there some way to break through?
[17:05] Rosell
    If we could break off their aqua magia
    supply to stop the restoration spells...
[17:10] Ars
    But how do we do that?
[17:12] Rosell
    If we can keep attacking the barrier
    faster than they can repair it,
[17:16] Rosell
    it should strain their equipment
    beyond the breaking point.
[17:22] Ars
    But we're already attacking
    with everything we have.
[17:25] Ars
    How can their magic be stronger?
[17:29] Korin
    They should be running out
    of aqua magia any minute now.
[17:33] Korin
    I'm impressed you had this
    much in reserve, though.
[17:38] Selena
    I had my father prepare it just in case.
[17:45] Selena
    He's an absolute fool.
[17:48] Korin
    Nothing beats being prepared.
[17:50] Korin
    Lord Fraedor is very wise indeed.
[17:52] Selena
    I've basically been tasked with protecting
    this fortress entirely on my own!
[17:58] Korin
    Lady Selena?
[18:00] Selena
    I'll show you my power!
[18:12] Vasmarque Soldier D
    Don't lose heart!
[18:14] Vasmarque Soldier D
    We still have them vastly outnumbered!
[18:32] Mireille
    After all that, they're
    actually making it stronger?
[18:35] Rosell
    That's not good.
[18:36] Rosell
    We only have a little aqua magia left...
[18:39] Mireille
    Only a matter of time until
    we can't cast anymore.
[18:44] Ars
    Charlotte!
[18:50] Charlotte
    Guess I'll have to use that.
[18:53] Charlotte
    Give me all your aqua magia!
[18:57] Ars
    What are you going to do?
[18:58] Jil
    I think Charlotte is going to
    use an extramassive spell.
[19:02] Ars
    An extramassive spell?
[19:04] Ars
    Will that take out the barrier?
[19:05] Jil
    It's too dangerous!
[19:07] Jil
    Burning all that aqua magia at once puts
    a huge burden on the caster, as well.
[19:13] Rosell
    She's already thrown so many spells at them...
[19:17] Rosell
    There's no telling if she can take it.
[19:19] Ars
    That's awful!
[19:21] Charlotte
    No need to worry.
[19:23] Charlotte
    You discovered my power, Ars.
[19:27] Charlotte
    I'll use as much of it as you need me to.
[19:29] Charlotte
    In exchange...
[19:31] Charlotte
    If this knocks me out, look after me, okay?
[19:39] Ars
    Understood.
[19:40] Ars
    Please do it!
[19:42] sign
    A Full-Powered Strike
[19:45] Vasmarque Soldier A
    The Reaper of Lamberg!
[19:54] Rietz
    Lord Ars's first battle will end in victory!
[19:57] Charlotte
    Tukk tukk...
[19:59] Charlotte
    Maganif kasaraman...
[20:00] Charlotte
    Tukk tukk...
[20:02] Charlotte
    Maganif kasaraman!
[20:04] Charlotte
    Forma!
[20:05] Charlotte
    Igni!
[20:07] Charlotte
    Erupt!
[20:12] Selena
    Look at all those fireballs!
[20:15] Korin
    Lady Selena, we can't repair
    the barrier in time!
[20:19] Selena
    This fortress...
[20:25] Selena
    No matter what, I will...
[20:44] Rosell
    The barrier's all the way down!
[20:48] Ars
    Charlotte!
[20:50] Charlotte
    Well, Ars?
[20:54] Charlotte
    My magic's pretty awesome, huh?
[21:00] Ars
    Yes!
[21:01] Ars
    Your magic is the greatest in the world!
[21:14] Ars
    Thank you, Charlotte.
[21:23] Charlie
    They're back!
[21:27] Ars
    Rietz!
[21:29] Rietz
    Lord Ars, it was a fabulous first battle.
[21:32] Lumeire
    Victory is ours!
[21:36] Rosell
    Rietz!
[21:38] Mireille
    You people...
[21:40] Mireille
    Incredible magic and
    overwhelming combat skills.
[21:45] Mireille
    That kid has some real
    monsters working for him.
[21:50] Mireille
    Definitely fun.
[23:25] Charlotte
    How'd ya like that, Ars?
[23:26] Charlotte
    We won all thanks to me!
[23:29] Ars
    Yes! Charlotte, your magic was incredible!
[23:32] Charlotte
    Right? Right?!
[23:33] Charlotte
    Really, is there anything I can't do?
[23:36] Charlotte
    Next time: "Taking Castle Samkh."
[23:37] sign
    Next Time Taking Castle Samkh

Season 2

E17 - Taking Castle Samkh

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[00:00] Sign
    Episode 17 Taking Castle Samkh
[00:02] Thomas
    What?!
[00:03] sign
    Thomas Grangeon
[00:03] Thomas
    Fort Vakmakro has fallen?
[00:05] sign
    Fraedor Vandol
[00:07] Thomas
    Selena...
[00:09] sign
    Fort Vakmakro, Great Hall
[00:09] Couran
    Lumeire, Ars, well done.
[00:12] Couran
    Thanks to you, we've managed
    to take all the forts.
[00:12] sign
    The Meaning of War
[00:16] Ars
    Thank you, my lord.
[00:18] sign
    Selena Vandol
[00:18] Lumeire
    This girl is Selena Vandol.
[00:21] Lumeire
    She's the daughter of
    Samkh's headman, Fraedor,
[00:23] Lumeire
    and she commands this fortress.
[00:28] Ars
    Lord Couran, what are you
    going to do with them?
[00:33] Couran
    Execute them all.
[00:35] Ars
    What?!
[00:37] Lumeire
    Keeping them as hostages
    until the conflict is over
[00:41] Lumeire
    would consume a lot of our supplies.
[00:44] Lumeire
    They'll slow down our march
[00:46] Lumeire
    and could turn on us at any minute.
[00:49] Ars
    B-But—
[00:50] Selena
    Very well.
[00:52] Selena
    Kill us at once.
[01:03] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[01:08] Sign
    Season 2
[02:21] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[02:21] Sign
    Season 2
[02:26] Selena
    Kill us at once.
[02:28] Selena
    We must take responsibility
     for failing to protect the fortress.
[02:34] Selena
    As a warrior, I am prepared to die.
[02:40] Ars
    They're all prepared to
    both kill and be killed.
[02:44] Ars
    This is real war.
[02:49] Rietz
    Lord Ars...
[02:50] Ars
    Nevertheless, I...
[02:53] Couran
    Take them outside!
[02:55] Ars
    Please wait!
[02:57] Ars
    They surrendered!
    Ordering their execution is too cruel!
[03:02] Couran
    I understand how you feel,
[03:04] Couran
    but it's too risky to leave them alive.
[03:07] Ars
    No!
[03:08] Ars
    Killing them is the real risk.
[03:10] Ars
    Lord Couran, what is the purpose of this war?
[03:15] Ars
    I...
[03:16] Ars
    I believe it's a war to unite Missian.
[03:20] Ars
    These people may be our enemies,
    but they're also fellow Missians.
[03:25] Ars
    If we kill them, it will spark resentment
    that we'll never fully smother.
[03:30] Ars
    Even if we win, we'll never
    be able to unite the country.
[03:35] Ars
    Isn't it worth considering,
    for the sake of Missian's ideal future?
[03:44] Rosell
    In that case, how about this?
[03:46] Rosell
    Lord Ars will appraise the Samkh troops
[03:50] Rosell
    and scout the most promising among them.
[03:52] Rosell
    The rest, along with any who
    refuse to swear loyalty to us,
[03:56] Rosell
    will be stripped of their equipment and
    sent to Castle Samkh in a hostage exchange.
[04:01] Rosell
    That will benefit both sides,
    and no one has to die.
[04:05] Ars
    What a good idea!
[04:07] Couran
    It's a fine one, indeed.
[04:12] Ars
    And you, Selena... Don't seek out death.
[04:16] Ars
    As long as your people still live,
[04:17] Ars
    you mustn't abandon your
    responsibility as their lord.
[04:20] Ars
    You have an obligation to take
    your soldiers back to the castle.
[04:25] Ars
    Besides, a lord's duty is not finished
    just because they've lost.
[04:30] Ars
    Restoring your lands is also a lord's duty.
[04:35] Ars
    We may be enemies right now,
[04:37] Ars
    but someday, when the war is over...
[04:41] Ars
    I hope we can build a good nation together.
[04:48] Selena
    I'm grateful that you'll release my soldiers.
[04:52] Selena
    However...
[04:54] Selena
    An honorable death is
    preferable to a life of shame.
[04:57] Selena
    My stance as lord has not changed.
[05:01] Charlotte
    Hey, so it was you?
[05:04] Charlotte
    The one who cast that barrier over the fort.
[05:06] Ars
    Charlotte! Are you sure you
    should be up and about?
[05:09] Charlotte
    Yeah, I'm all better now.
[05:11] Charlotte
    Boy, that barrier was a tough nut to crack!
[05:15] Charlotte
    But as it turns out, I was way stronger.
[05:19] Selena
    You're the one who cast those fireballs?
[05:21] Charlotte
    Still...
[05:22] Charlotte
    I'm kinda jealous now.
[05:25] Charlotte
    My magic is all attack magic.
[05:28] Charlotte
    All I can do is break stuff.
[05:31] Charlotte
    But you use defense magic.
[05:34] Charlotte
    You can protect your friends
    without hurting anyone.
[05:39] Charlotte
    It's the perfect magic
    for a lord, if you ask me.
[05:47] Couran
    Selena Vandol.
[05:49] Couran
    Return to the castle and ask your father...
[05:52] Couran
    Will he remain with Vasmarque,
    or will he join me?
[05:58] Couran
    I want his answer by first light.
[06:01] Couran
    This is your last chance.
[06:04] Selena
    Very well.
[06:05] sign
    Fort Vakmakro
[06:07] Rietz
    Lord Ars.
[06:08] Rietz
    You were working quite late, weren't you?
[06:11] Ars
    Appraising all those people
    has me pretty tired out.
[06:15] Rietz
    They will be a massive
    improvement to our forces.
[06:21] Rosell
    Welcome back!
[06:23] Mireille
    You've got a visitor.
[06:26] Ars
    Pham!
[06:27] Pham
    Hey. I've got some juicy news for you.
[06:31] Pham
    Two bits of info.
[06:34] Pham
    Here's the first.
[06:35] Pham
    Your next target, Castle Samkh,
    is pretty confident in their defenses.
[06:42] Pham
    Unless you can break through
    what they call the Impregnable Gate,
[06:46] Pham
    it'll be difficult to get inside.
[06:49] Ars
    Then there's a chance they'll hole up
    and fight rather than surrender?
[06:55] Pham
    Yeah, most likely.
[06:58] Pham
    Apparently Thomas Grangeon is aiding
    Samkh's headman in commanding their forces.
[07:04] Rietz
    Thomas Grangeon?!
[07:07] Mireille
    My little bro, huh?
[07:08] Mireille
    That explains the pincer attack.
[07:11] Mireille
    That's just the kind of plan he'd think up.
[07:14] Pham
    Be careful. Your enemy has some
    smart people in their ranks.
[07:18] Pham
    They won't let you advance easily.
[07:22] Ars
    I understand.
[07:23] Ars
    I'll report to Lord Couran at once.
[07:28] Rosell
    The hostage exchange.
[07:29] Rosell
    The enemy's strong defenses.
[07:31] Rosell
    The enemy general, Thomas.
[07:33] Rosell
    The conclusion this is all
    leading toward is...
[07:39] sign
    Castle Samkh
[07:39] Selena
    Please forgive me!
[07:41] Selena
    I failed to defend the fortress,
[07:43] Selena
    and I return alive in shame.
[07:46] Selena
    You've also had to release
    captured enemies because of me.
[07:50] Selena
    I will accept any punishment.
[07:54] Fraedor
    I'm so glad you're back!
[07:56] Fraedor
    When I heard the fortress had fallen,
    I was beside myself with worry!
[08:01] Fraedor
    You weren't hurt, were you?
[08:03] Selena
    Father...
[08:05] Selena
    Please, reproach me!
[08:08] Selena
    The man you were when
    you gave me this pendant
[08:12] Selena
    would have chastised me
    for such incompetence!
[08:16] Selena
    What's happened to change you so?
[08:28] Couran
    Ars's recon man was right.
[08:30] Couran
    They appear quite determined to resist.
[08:33] Ars
    So we're going to have to fight?
[08:36] Couran
    Yes.
[08:37] Couran
    We have no choice.
[08:39] Couran
    All forces...
[08:41] Couran
    Charge!
[08:45] Samkh Soldier A
    Captain, the enemy's started their advance.
[08:49] Samkh Captain
    What a bunch of fools.
[08:51] Samkh Captain
    No one's ever broken through
    the Impregnable Gate.
[08:56] Samkh Captain
    And there's a moat on
    either side of the bridge.
[08:59] Samkh Captain
    There's nowhere to run.
    Attacking is like running to your death.
[09:04] Samkh Captain
    Ready the cannons!
[09:07] Samkh Captain
    Fire!
[09:11] Couran Captain
    Charge!
[09:13] Couran Captain
    Don't be dissuaded! Charge!
[09:18] Samkh Captain
    Why aren't they hesitating at all?
[09:22] Samkh Captain
    What?!
[09:23] Fraedor
    The Impregnable Gate's been opened, you say?!
[09:27] Samkh Soldier B
    What are you doing?!
[09:28] Samkh Soldier B
    Close the gate right now!
[09:31] Pham
    Sorry, but I can't do that.
[09:33] Pham
    Orders from my employer.
[09:36] Samkh Soldier B
    Wh-Who are you?!
[09:44] (Flashback) Rosell
    It'll be difficult to break through
    the Samkh Castle gate by force.
[09:50] (Flashback) Rosell
    Could we send Pham in and have
    him open the gate from within?
[09:55] (Flashback) Pham
    I'd love to take the job,
[09:57] (Flashback) Pham
    but the enemy'll be on high alert
    during an active engagement.
[10:00] (Flashback) Pham
    It won't be easy to sneak in.
[10:02] (Flashback) Rosell
    No, now is the best time to do it.
[10:05] (Flashback) Rosell
    Infiltrate the prisoner exchange!
[10:08] (Flashback) Rosell
    Given the numbers, it shouldn't
    be too hard to sneak in.
[10:16] Samkh Soldier C
    Lady Selena!
[10:17] Samkh Soldier C
    The gate has been breached!
[10:19] Samkh Soldier C
    The enemy is swarming the castle!
[10:21] Serena
    But we haven't fallen yet.
[10:25] Serena
    Muster all our forces and fight!
[10:29] Samkh Soldier C
    N-No, ma'am...
[10:30] Samkh Soldier C
    On Lord Fraedor's orders,
[10:32] Samkh Soldier C
    all forces are surrendering!
[10:35] Selena
    Father?
[10:39] (Flashback) Fraedor
    Selena!
[10:40] sign
    Fraedor Vandol, Age 40
[10:41] (Flashback) Fraedor
    I'm back.
[10:42] (Flashback) Selena
    Father!
[10:45] (Flashback) Selena
    Welcome home!
[10:46] (Flashback) Selena
    How did your campaign go?
[10:49] (Flashback) Fraedor
    Sit back. Let me tell you
    all about my great deeds!
[10:53] sign
    Selena Vandol, Age 13
[10:54] Selena
    My father was a powerful lord
    who made his fortune in battle.
[10:58] Selena
    As a child, there was
    nothing I loved more than
[11:02] Selena
    hearing his tales of death-defying adventure.
[11:07] (Flashback) Fraedor
    This is for you.
[11:13] (Flashback) Selena
    It's beautiful!
[11:15] (Flashback) Selena
    But are you sure?
[11:17] (Flashback) Selena
    This is your pendant, Father.
[11:20] (Flashback) Fraedor
    Listen to me, Selena.
[11:21] (Flashback) Fraedor
    The most important thing
    in battle is courage.
[11:25] (Flashback) Fraedor
    This pendant is a symbol of courage.
[11:30] Selena
    But after the succession
    dispute began in Missian...
[11:35] Selena
    Father changed.
[11:39] Selena
    When he learned war was upon us,
    he suddenly grew timid.
[11:45] Selena
    I felt betrayed.
[11:48] Selena
    My strong, self-sufficient
    father is gone now.
[11:53] Selena
    Father!
[11:54] Fraedor
    Selena!
[11:56] Fraedor
    It's not safe here.
[11:57] Fraedor
    Take the others and run—
[12:00] Selena
    No!
[12:02] Selena
    You're just going to give up without a fight?
[12:05] Selena
    Is that the way a lord should be?
[12:08] Selena
    I don't want to turn out like you.
[12:12] Selena
    I will fight and die here!
[12:18] Thomas
    Such admirable spirit.
[12:20] Fraedor
    Lord Thomas!
[12:22] Thomas
    You did well at Fort Vakmakro.
[12:26] Thomas
    You bought us a great deal of time.
[12:29] Thomas
    However...
[12:31] Thomas
    This castle is finished now.
[12:34] Fraedor
    I apologize for failing to
    meet your expectations.
[12:37] Thomas
    No...
[12:39] Thomas
    I have a plan to win,
    even if you people lose.
[12:39] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[12:46] Sign
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    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[12:47] Fraedor
    A plan to win even if we lose?
[12:49] Fraedor
    What in the world...
[12:51] sign
    Thomas's Plan
[12:53] Fraedor
    That's...
[12:54] Thomas
    A catalyzer for explosion magic.
[12:57] Selena
    Explosion magic?!
[12:59] Thomas
    I've set up explosion spells in
    various places throughout the castle,
[13:03] Thomas
    all connected to this catalyzer.
[13:07] Thomas
    I want you to pretend to surrender,
    lure Lord Couran inside,
[13:10] Thomas
    and blow him up along with the castle.
[13:13] Thomas
    Then my plan will be complete.
[13:17] Fraedor
    Very well.
[13:18] Fraedor
    We'll start by evacuati—
[13:20] Thomas
    What are you talking about?
[13:22] Thomas
    You're all going to stay
    here and blow up with it.
[13:28] Thomas
    If they find the castle abandoned,
[13:30] Thomas
    they'll suspect something
    and refuse to come in.
[13:34] Thomas
    I can always activate this from outside,
[13:36] Thomas
    but activating it in Lord Couran's
    presence will be much more reliable.
[13:42] Thomas
    One final blaze of glory for your family.
[13:45] Selena
    Lord Thomas! I'd be happy
    to die in a fair fight,
[13:49] Selena
    but isn't this a bit cowardly?
[13:54] Thomas
    The platitudes of the weak.
[13:58] Thomas
    You lost the fortress,
    and you've lost here, as well.
[14:02] Thomas
    Losers have no right to lecture me about war!
[14:05] Thomas
    Right, Fraedor?
[14:07] Thomas
    You know very well, don't you?
[14:10] Thomas
    Lord Vasmarque does not accept defeat.
[14:15] Thomas
    Besides...
[14:16] Thomas
    If your little rural fiefdom
    takes out an enemy commander,
[14:19] Thomas
    Samkh's name will go down in history.
[14:22] Thomas
    It would be an honor, don't you think?
[14:26] Thomas
    Rather than live a life of shame,
[14:28] Thomas
    you can die with honor as a warrior.
[14:32] Selena
    An honorable death is
    preferable to a life of shame.
[14:36] Ars
    Isn't it worth considering,
    for the sake of Missian's ideal future?
[14:45] Maid
    I'm scared...
[14:46] Ars
    As long as your people still live,
[14:48] Ars
    you mustn't abandon your
    responsibility as their lord.
[14:53] Selena
    I'm the daughter of a lord.
[14:56] Fraedor
    I understand, Lord Thomas.
[14:59] Thomas
    How very noble of you.
[15:01] Thomas
    Lord Vasmarque will be most pleased indeed.
[15:05] Selena
    If we don't protect them...
[15:08] Selena
    What good are we?!
[15:12] Selena
    Father, you mustn't!
[15:18] Fraedor
    I understand that I can no longer
    serve you, Lord Thomas.
[15:23] Fraedor
    I have followed your orders all
    this time for the sake of my lands.
[15:27] Fraedor
    But this is entirely backward!
[15:30] Fraedor
    I care little for honor or
    for Lord Vasmarque's favor.
[15:37] Fraedor
    However...
[15:38] Fraedor
    I cannot allow harm to befall my people!
[15:46] Thomas
    I truly do despise the weak.
[15:51] Thomas
    You'll regret betraying Lord Vasmarque.
[16:03] Thomas's Man A
    You'll pay for defying Lord Thomas!
[16:07] Selena
    Father!
[16:16] Thomas
    Leave them be.
[16:24] Fraedor
    I'm not so far gone that
    I need you to protect me.
[16:28] Selena
    Father!
[16:32] Menas
    Presenting Lord Couran!
[16:35] Fraedor
    Samkh District surrenders unconditionally.
[16:39] Fraedor
    Do as you wish with me.
[16:42] Fraedor
    But I beg that you spare my soldiers.
[16:47] Fraedor
    They were only following my orders.
[16:49] Fraedor
    The responsibility lies entirely with me.
[16:53] Couran
    I'm grateful that you surrendered
    without resistance.
[16:56] Couran
    It limited casualties on our end.
[17:00] Couran
    I'd like to have the skill of such
     a fine general and all his men.
[17:04] Couran
    Please join my army.
[17:07] Fraedor
    I shall!
[17:12] Selena
    Ars Louvent.
[17:14] Ars
    Selena!
[17:16] Selena
    We lost.
[17:19] Selena
    But this isn't the end.
[17:22] Selena
    I'm going to make my lands even better.
[17:25] Selena
    That is my responsibility as lord.
[17:29] Ars
    Right!
[17:33] Thomas
    Forging a peace treaty just like that...
[17:36] Thomas
    What a bunch of fools.
[17:38] Thomas
    I never said I only had one catalyzer.
[17:42] Thomas
    Such a shame, Fraedor.
[17:45] Thomas
    You did all this to protect your people...
[17:48] Thomas
    But you've killed them instead.
[17:54] Thomas
    Wh-What happened?!
[17:56] sign
    End of Battle and the Future
[17:56] Ars
    What was that explosion?
[17:57] Pham
    This job was a real pain in the neck.
[18:01] Ars
    Pham!
[18:02] Rosell
    It was a success, then?!
[18:04] Pham
    Yeah. Just as you asked.
[18:07] Ars
    As we asked?
[18:08] Rosell
    I had Pham move all the explosive
    devices set up inside the castle.
[18:12] Ars
    Explosive devices?!
[18:14] Ars
    The castle was booby trapped?
[18:17] Couran
    I see.
[18:18] Couran
    Sounds like the kind of thing
    Thomas would cook up.
[18:20] Fraedor
    But I destroyed the catalyzer
    to trigger the explosion!
[18:26] Pham
    Looks like he had more than one.
[18:30] Selena
    How did you know he'd booby
    trap the castle like that?
[18:34] Selena
    We only just learned about it hours ago.
[18:38] Rosell
    When we were working on our plan
    to take the castle in Fort Vakmakro,
[18:42] Rosell
    something about it felt off.
[18:44] Selena
    What do you mean?
[18:46] Rosell
    Given the difference
     in the size of our forces,
[18:48] Rosell
    the most logical move for the enemy
    would've been to simply surrender the fort.
[18:53] Rosell
    That's when it occurred to me.
[18:55] Rosell
    Maybe he needed to stall us for some reason.
[18:59] Ars
    So the battle for the fort
    was his way of buying time?
[19:04] Rosell
    Yes.
[19:05] Rosell
    We're talking about Thomas,
    Lord Vasmarque's right hand.
[19:09] Rosell
    He was bound to come up with a plan to
    ensure victory under any circumstances.
[19:13] Rosell
    I realized that even if he lost,
    if he could blow up the castle,
[19:17] Rosell
    he could kill all of us in one fell swoop.
[19:21] Rosell
    That's why I had Pham investigate
    and move all the explosive devices.
[19:28] Rosell
    I'm sorry.
[19:29] Rosell
    The job I requested put you in great danger.
[19:32] Pham
    Don't sweat it.
[19:34] Pham
    As long as you up my payment accordingly.
[19:38] Ars
    Of course we will! You saved our lives!
[19:42] Ars
    But why didn't you tell me about all of this?
[19:46] Rosell
    I-I'm sorry...
[19:50] Mireille
    He didn't want to sidetrack our assault
    by distracting you with speculation.
[19:57] Mireille
    You're way too nice,
    so I'm sure you were worried.
[20:01] Mireille
    You put yourself in the enemy's shoes,
[20:05] Mireille
    but that's a plan you would never use
[20:07] Mireille
    or even want to come up with, right?
[20:11] Mireille
    But it didn't take you long at all to learn
    to see things from your enemy's perspective.
[20:19] Mireille
    You've grown a lot in this battle.
[20:24] Rosell
    Thank you so much!
[20:26] Ars
    You're incredible, Rosell!
[20:29] Rosell
    Lord Ars!
[20:30] Ars
    You're growing so quickly!
[20:31] Fraedor
    Selena.
[20:32] Rosell
    Thank you so much!
[20:33] Fraedor
    I'm sorry.
[20:35] Fraedor
    When war broke out in Missian,
[20:38] Fraedor
    I deferred to my superiors in the hopes of
    improving our position in any way I could.
[20:46] Fraedor
    I disappointed you, didn't I?
[20:51] Selena
    Before, I never wanted to see
    you bow your head to anyone.
[20:57] Selena
    But that young lord taught me something.
[21:02] Selena
    Real courage isn't throwing your life away.
[21:05] Selena
    Courage can also mean sheathing your sword.
[21:10] Selena
    I failed to see the truth.
[21:13] Selena
    Forgive me.
[21:15] Fraedor
    Selena...
[21:17] Selena
    When I returned after losing the fort,
[21:21] Selena
    I really was delighted by how
    overjoyed you were to see me.
[21:32] Narrator
    Word of Couran taking Samkh District
    spread in the blink of an eye.
[21:38] Narrator
    With it, tales of Ars Louvent
    of Lamberg in the Canarre Army,
[21:43] Narrator
    who'd excelled despite
    it being his first battle,
[21:47] Narrator
    became the talk of Missian.
[23:25] Ars
    Appraising all those people was exhausting.
[23:28] Rietz
    We have some downtime now,
    so try to get some rest.
[23:31] Ars
    You're right.
[23:33] Ars
    Huh? My eyes feel strange...
[23:35] Rietz
    Lord Ars? What's wrong?
[23:37] sign
    Next Time Evolution
[23:38] Ars
    Next time: "Evolution."

Season 2

E18 - Evolution

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[00:00] sign
    House Louvent, Domain of Lamberg
[00:01] Alice
    Lady Licia!
[00:03] Alice
    Tidings of victory from
    Lord Ars and his retinue!
[00:06] sign
    Licia Louvent
[00:06] Licia
    Yes, I heard this morning.
[00:09] Alice
    You seem rather calm, given the news.
[00:12] Alice
    It's an impressive victory
    on his first battle!
[00:14] Licia
    The wife of a lord cannot allow
[00:16] Licia
    her emotions to fluctuate so easily
    over the outcome of a single battle.
[00:20] Alicia
    Lady Licia...
[00:22] Alicia
    You're right.
[00:24] Alicia
    Forgive me for acting in a manner unbecoming.
[00:27] Alicia
    Excuse me.
[00:32] Licia
    Lord Ars is just amazing!
[00:34] Licia
    He's the strongest person
    in the whole wide world!
[00:37] Licia
    I'm absolutely over the moon!
[00:40] Alice
    By the way, Lady Licia...
[00:47] sign
    Castle Samkh
[00:47] Couran
    Everyone!
[00:48] Couran
    You served admirably in the weeks leading
    up to the capture of Castle Samkh.
[00:53] Couran
    Under normal circumstances,
    we'd depart immediately to conquer Verzud,
[00:57] Couran
    but I expect you're tired
    from our prolonged campaign.
[01:01] Couran
    I hereby grant you three days
    off while we resupply!
[01:04] Couran
    Everyone get some rest!
[01:09] Ars
    Time off!
[01:11] Ars
    Would you all like to tour
    the city of Samkh with me?
[01:15] Mireille
    Booze tastes best after a battle!
[01:18] Charlotte
    I wanna eat some good food first.
[01:21] Rosell
    I'd like to hole up in the library!
[01:23] Ars
    Understood.
[01:25] Ars
    Let's enjoy our time off in our own ways.
[01:28] Ars
    Rietz, you're free to rest, as well.
[01:30] Ars
    I have more than enough
    soldiers to keep me safe.
[01:33] Rietz
    But this is my first chance in a while
    to spend time with you, Lord Ars.
[01:37] Rietz
    I shall remain by your side!
[01:40] Ars
    Rietz...
[01:42] Ars
    Then let's go out together!
[01:44] Rietz
    Let's!
[01:53] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[01:57] Sign
    Season 2
[03:11] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[03:11] Sign
    Season 2
[03:16] sign
    Episode 18 Evolution
[03:29] Mireille
    Three more, please, miss!
[03:29] Charlotte
    I want more of these potato things,
    more of these meaty veggie wraps,
[03:32] Woman A
    Coming!
[03:32] Charlotte
    and two more drumsticks!
[03:38] sign
    The Boy of Samkh
[03:41] Ars
    Something smells utterly delicious!
[03:44] Ars
    Let's eat, Rietz!
[03:46] Rietz
    Walking around town like this reminds
    me of when it was just the two of us.
[03:52] Rietz
    Now you have more retainers,
    and you've even taken to the battlefield.
[03:55] Rietz
    Lamberg has become a powerful domain.
[03:57] Rietz
    It makes me very happy.
[03:59] Ars
    That's true.
[04:02] Ars
    The people of this city are strong, too.
[04:05] Ars
    They're so spirited, despite having
    just been through a battle.
[04:10] Ars
    I hope we can end the war quickly
    so that they can feel at ease.
[04:15] Rietz
    Indeed.
[04:18] Ars
    What's that crowd about?
[04:21] Rietz
    That's an incense seller.
[04:26] Shin
    Come one, come all!
[04:29] Shin
    Behold the device I created
    with ingenuity and magistones!
[04:34] Ars
    It's flying!
[04:43] Ship
    No! My ship!
[04:46] Townsperson A
    Oh, it's just junk.
[04:46] Rietz
    Are you all right, Lord Ars?!
[04:51] Shin
    N-No! I've got more than that!
[04:55] Shin
    Look! This is another masterpiece I invented!
[04:58] Shin
    It's a mysterious figurine
    that runs on wind magistone.
[05:09] Townsperson A
    So, what, it's just a moving figurine?
[05:12] Townsperson B
    What's it good for?
[05:13] Shin
    What was that?!
[05:15] Rietz
    This is a child's toy.
[05:19] Ars
    How much is it?!
[05:21] Shin
    Hey, son! You've got a good eye!
[05:24] Shin
    Just for you... three gold!
[05:27] Ars
    I'll take it!
[05:29] Rietz
    Lord Ars, get a hold of yourself!
[05:31] Rietz
    He said three gold!
[05:32] Rietz
    That's a year's worth of wheat!
[05:35] Ars
    But just look at it, Rietz.
[05:37] Ars
    It's certainly expensive,
[05:39] Ars
    but to move via magic,
[05:41] Ars
    it was carefully designed
     and meticulously made.
[05:44] Ars
    In an age where toys are
    mostly blocks and balls,
[05:48] Ars
    this takes extraordinary craftsmanship!
[05:50] Rietz
    True enough, but...
[05:52] Ars
    Could this guy be an incredible engineer?
[06:01] Shin
    Hm? What's up?
[06:02] Ars
    N-Nothing at all.
[06:08] Rietz
    Lord Ars?
[06:11] Shin
    Well? You buyin' or not?
[06:15] Rietz
    We're buying. Just give us a minute.
[06:17] Ars
    What just happened?
[06:20] sign
    Castle Samkh
[06:20] Couran
    Okay, everyone's here.
[06:23] Couran
    Let's begin our discussion
    on how to take Verzud.
[06:27] Couran
    As you know, it's one of the largest cities,
     right alongside Arcantez and Semplar.
[06:33] Couran
    At the moment, we hold Semplar,
[06:35] Couran
    while our enemy, Vasmarque's faction,
    holds Arcantez and Verzud.
[06:40] Couran
    Verzud has a lot of people,
[06:43] Couran
    and they're undoubtedly preparing
    in anticipation of an attack.
[06:47] Couran
    This is going to be our hardest battle yet.
[06:51] Couran
    A moment's lapse in judgment could be fatal.
[06:55] Couran
    However, if we can take Verzud,
[06:58] Couran
    it will completely shift the balance of power.
[07:00] Couran
    This battle is crucial to
    the outcome of the war.
[07:03] Lumeire
    Lord Couran.
[07:04] Lumeire
    Verzud lies in a snowy region.
[07:06] Lumeire
    Crossing enemy territory in winter will
    limit our movements and prove dangerous.
[07:11] Lumeire
    I feel we should speed our advance
    to take Verzud before winter.
[07:16] Couran
    Yes, which is why I was thinking
    of dividing our forces.
[07:19] Couran
    We'll send one force to Castle Staatz,
    the largest castle defending Verzud.
[07:24] Couran
    The other will attack Castle Rolto
    to the northwest.
[07:29] Couran
    Once we've secured these two,
     we can march on Verzud.
[07:33] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[07:33] Couran
    Lumeire. Ars.
[07:35] Couran
    I'm leaving Castle Rolto to you.
[07:37] Ars/Lumeire
    My lord!
[07:40] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[07:40] Rosell
    There are several fortresses
    around our target, Castle Rolto.
[07:45] Rosell
    We should take those first, but...
[07:48] Rosell
    It'd be best to take them through
    machination rather than by force.
[07:52] Rosell
    We should try talking to them first.
[07:52] sign
    Machination
[07:56] Rosell
    Or, well, that was my plan, but...
[07:58] Charlotte
    They all replied with a big, fat "no."
[08:01] Ars
    If they won't even negotiate,
    I doubt they're going to surrender.
[08:06] Ars
    Still, to take this many fortresses by force...
[08:10] Lumeire
    Castle Rolto is a strategically
    important location.
[08:13] Lumeire
    Lord Vasmarque likely has
    it under tight control.
[08:17] Lumeire
    We've no choice but to attack.
[08:20] Dawson
    A new missive has arrived.
[08:23] Ars
    Was there somewhere that had yet to reply?
[08:27] Ars
    What? They're willing to talk!
[08:30] Ars
    However, they require us to send someone
    of considerable standing as messenger...
[08:35] Lumeire
    Fort Vardosen...
[08:37] Lumeire
    I believe Lupa is the commander there.
[08:40] Ars
    You know him?
[08:42] Lumeire
    No, but he's a renowned general that Lord
    Couran tried hard to bring over to his side.
[08:47] Lumeire
    He's sharp and well-liked as a commander.
[08:51] Lumeire
    In terms of skill alone,
     he could easily lead a district.
[08:55] Ars
    He's that amazing?!
[08:57] Lumeire
    I've always wanted to meet him.
[09:00] Lumeire
    He could be a great help if he would join us.
[09:04] Ars
    Then will you be leading the negotiations?
[09:07] Lumeire
    No.
[09:08] Lumeire
    He wouldn't hear Lord Couran's entreaties.
[09:11] Lumeire
    There's no way I could
    convince him of anything.
[09:14] Lumeire
    But you succeeded in negotiating with
    the capital, a feat believed impossible.
[09:19] Ars
    Th-That was all Licia!
[09:22] Lumeire
    I leave this in your hands, Ars.
[09:25] sign
    Fort Vardosen
[09:31] Mireille
    Be careful.
[09:33] Mireille
    This is a negotiation,
    but it's still enemy territory.
[09:35] Ars
    R-Right.
[09:37] Guard A
    State your name!
[09:39] Ars
    I am Ars Louvent!
[09:41] Ars
    I'm here for a meeting with Lord Lupa!
[09:43] Guard A
    Drop your weapons!
[09:51] Ars
    W-Wait, everyone, calm down!
[09:53] Ars
    We'll give up our weapons!
[09:56] Rietz
    Why don't you drop your weapons first?
[10:03] Ars
    What's with this atmosphere?
[10:05] Ars
    Are they gonna kill us the
    minute we drop our weapons?
[10:09] Ars
    Rietz, let's withdraw for now.
[10:11] Mireille
    No, I think we can negotiate here.
[10:15] Rietz
    You want us to drop our weapons?
[10:17] Rietz
    They could attack Lord Ars the minute we do!
[10:21] Mireille
    But that'd be bad for them, don't you think?
[10:25] Mireille
    If they killed us, Lumeire would attack
    with everything he's got in retaliation.
[10:31] Mireille
    His forces would bring down
    this little fortress in an instant.
[10:35] Ars
    T-True.
[10:37] Mireille
    Besides, killing a negotiator is taboo.
[10:41] Mireille
    Unthinkable, really,
    for an officer esteemed by his peers.
[10:46] Rietz
    This negotiation itself could
    be a trap to get at Lord Ars.
[10:50] Mireille
    Of the lot, this fortress
    is the closest to our forces.
[10:56] Mireille
    Yet they were the last to send their missive.
[11:00] Mireille
    I'll bet there was a reason they
    couldn't make up their mind.
[11:03] Mireille
    Besides...
[11:04] Mireille
    They're pretty openly hostile
     for this to be a trap.
[11:07] Mireille
    I can't say for sure, but I'll bet
    there's more to this whole thing.
[11:13] Mireille
    Remember this, Ars.
[11:15] Mireille
    The greatest asset in a negotiation is
    a grasp of the other side's motivations.
[11:20] Mireille
    That said, it probably is a bit
    dangerous to walk in unarmed.
[11:26] Mireille
    What's your call, Ars?
[11:34] Ars
    I am frightened.
[11:36] Ars
    But if there's even the smallest hope,
    I want to put my money on that.
[11:44] Rietz
    Lord Ars?!
[11:50] Ars
    Can you hear me, Lupa?!
[11:52] Ars
    I am Ars Louvent!
[11:54] Ars
    I've come to speak with you!
[11:56] Ars
    I want to work with you to
    resolve this without fighting!
[12:00] Ars
    Please give me a moment of your time!
[12:26] Ars
    Let's go.
[12:30] Dawson
    Lord Ars!
[12:32] Ars
    It's all right.
[12:33] Ars
    You all should wait here.
[12:51] Mireille
    What's wrong?
[12:53] Ars
    It's nothing.
[12:55] Rietz
    Lord Ars, your eyes seemed to be
    giving you trouble in Samkh, as well.
[12:58] Rietz
    Are you all right?
[13:02] Lupa
    Are you the negotiators
    from Lord Couran's army?
[13:05] Lupa
    I am Lupa Luzton, assigned to
    this fortress by Lord Vasmarque.
[13:11] Ars
    I'm Ars Louvent!
[13:13] Ars
    Thank you for agreeing to meet with us.
[13:17] Lupa
    I'll take you to the conference room.
[13:20] Lupa
    Follow me.
[13:29] Rietz
    If anything happens,
    I'll at least get you to safety.
[13:36] Rietz
    Lord Ars?!
[13:38] Ars
    Ow, ow, ow...
[13:40] Mireille
    Hey, are you okay?
[13:42] Rietz
    Are you hurt?
[13:43] Ars
    I was so nervous, I missed the step...
[13:46] Ars
    I'm all right.
[14:26] Lupa
    What is this?
[14:28] Ars
    I-It's a mechanical creature
    I bought in Samkh.
[14:31] Ars
    A child's toy.
[14:34] Lupa
    They make things like this these days?
[14:40] Ars
    You can have it, if you'd like.
[14:43] Lupa
    No, I don't need it.
[14:46] Lupa
    Take it back.
[14:48] Ars
    R-Right...
[14:50] Ars
    Appraise!
[14:54] Rietz
    Lord Ars?
[14:56] Ars
    I-I'm fine.
[15:07] Ars
    It worked!
[15:08] Ars
    But... what is this?
[15:10] Ars
    I've never seen information like this before.
[15:13] Ars
    "Born the eldest son of
    House Luzton in Verzud
[15:16] Ars
    on the ninth day of the fourth month,
    year 180 of the Imperial Calendar."
[15:21] Ars
    "A caring personality."
[15:24] Ars
    "Married."
[15:29] Ars
    What's all this? It's his background!
[15:33] Ars
    This says he's married, but...
[15:37] Ars
    I don't see any signs of a woman's
    presence here in the fortress.
[15:44] Guard B
    You there! What are you looking at?!
[15:47] Ars
    N-Nothing! Just admiring the construction!
[15:52] Lupa
    Please wait in this room for now.
[16:01] Rietz
    Lord Ars.
[16:02] Rietz
    Did you get a read on Lord Lupa's abilities?
[16:04] Ars
    Yes. They were universally strong,
    as befitting such a renowned general.
[16:10] Rietz
    I see. I was hoping he might
    have a weakness to exploit...
[16:15] Mierille
    Well, we won't know until we talk to him.
[16:17] Mierille
    Let's just chill for now.
[16:20] Ars
    Oh, and by the way, my Appraisal
    skill has acquired a new—
[16:26] Ars
    Is that...
[16:28] Ars
    A caring personality... Married...
[16:31] Mireille
    They sent us their missive last of all.
[16:36] Ars
    Could it be...
[16:38] Rietz
    Lord Ars?
[16:41] Mireille
    The greatest asset in a negotiation is
    a grasp of the other side's motivations.
[16:46] (Flashback) Licia
    Negotiations begin before you
    ever arrive at the table.
[16:50] Guard
    Everything's ready. Come right this way.
[16:54] Rietz
    This is nerve-racking.
[16:56] Ars
    It'll be all right.
[16:58] Ars
    I think things are going to go just fine.
[17:02] Lupa
    Now, let us begin the negotiations.
[17:05] Lupa
    A word of warning:
[17:06] Lupa
    I won't accept anything that
    puts us on the back foot.
[17:10] Ars
    First...
[17:12] Ars
    How is your wife in Castle Rolto doing?
[17:16] Ars
    Your baby will be arriving soon, won't it?
[17:19] Rietz
    Lord Ars?
[17:21] sign
    Deduction
[17:23] Ars
    When is it due?
[17:26] Lupa
    You! How do you know about that?!
[17:29] Rietz
    Lord Ars!
[17:33] Ars
    Lord Lupa.
[17:34] Ars
    Did you invite us here to kill us
    under the pretense of negotiations?
[17:41] Guard B
    H-How dare you?! He would never—
[17:43] Ars
    I thought it was strange.
[17:45] Ars
    You're married, but there's no sign
    of a woman living in this fortress.
[17:51] Ars
    So where could she be?
[17:53] Ars
    She's being held hostage
    at Castle Rolto, isn't she?
[18:01] Rietz
    Why take a hostage from your own ally?
[18:03] Mireille
    I get it.
[18:05] Mireille
    To make sure he protects
    this fort with his life.
[18:09] Ars
    That's right.
[18:10] Ars
    If he abandons the fort and joins us,
     they'll kill his wife.
[18:15] Ars
    So regardless of what we discussed,
[18:17] Ars
    you'd have no choice but to fight us here.
[18:20] Ars
    Is it possible the same is true
     for the other forts?
[18:25] Ars
    Our scouts reported that Castle Rolto
    has sent no reinforcements here.
[18:31] Ars
    The lord of Castle Rolto told you
[18:33] Ars
    to hold the line with your life,
    but doesn't believe you can do it.
[18:37] Ars
    In other words, you've been
    abandoned, haven't you?
[18:42] Mireille
    You're under no obligation
    to serve bastards like them,
[18:45] Mireille
    but you can't turn on them, either,
    given the hostage situation.
[18:49] Mireille
    Tough stuff.
[18:50] Ars
    But with no hope of reinforcements,
[18:52] Ars
    you can't win even if you fight.
[18:55] Ars
    So you were hoping to take out at least one
    enemy general to prove you'd done something.
[19:01] Ars
    If you lured me here under the guise of
    negotiation and killed me, you'd get the credit.
[19:05] Ars
    We'd destroy your fortress in retaliation,
[19:08] Ars
    but you'd protect your reputation,
    and they'd spare your wife.
[19:12] Ars
    Is that why you said you'd only negotiate
    with someone of considerable standing?
[19:18] Rietz
    But in that case,
    why not just kill us immediately?
[19:22] Ars
    Because he was having doubts.
[19:32] Ars
    Your wife is pregnant, isn't she?
[19:38] Ars
    Betray your lord, and your wife dies.
[19:41] Ars
    Fight us here, and you die
    without ever seeing your child.
[19:46] Ars
    You have to choose one or the other,
    but you can't commit to either.
[19:50] Ars
    That hesitation was the reason
    for your slow reply, wasn't it?
[20:04] Lupa
    I've seen many battles in my time.
[20:07] Lupa
    My instinct, based on that,
[20:09] Lupa
    tells me we've been abandoned here.
[20:12] Lupa
    We will surely die in this battle.
[20:16] Lupa
    Nevertheless, we will fight with all we have.
[20:19] Lupa
    I'm prepared to die for that.
[20:23] Lupa
    But I want just once...
[20:25] Lupa
    Just once, as a father,
    I want to hold my child.
[20:35] Ars
    Lord Lupa, I've heard that Lord Couran
    wanted you to serve him.
[20:41] Ars
    I would like your aid, as well.
[20:44] Ars
    Therefore...
[20:45] Ars
    I will infiltrate Castle Rolto
    and save your wife!
[20:52] Ars
    We'll bring your wife to safety,
    and you'll be able to meet your child!
[20:55] Lupa
    That's not possible!
[20:57] Ars
    If we fail to save her, you can have my head.
[21:01] Ars
    But if we do save her...
[21:05] Ars
    I want you to join us.
[21:09] Ars
    Will you give us this chance?
[21:26] Lupa
    Please...
[21:28] Lupa
    Please, save my wife!
[21:32] sign
    Castle Rolto
[21:33] Dan
    Was this really necessary?
[21:35] Dan
    Taking the women as hostages...
[21:38] Jean
    I merely took the most efficient path
[21:40] sign
    Lord of Castle Rolto
    Jean Tendrie
[21:41] Jean
    to motivate the forts' commanders.
[21:43] sign
    General
    Dan Alrest
[21:45] sign
    Fort Vardosen
[23:25] Rietz
    Lord Ars, are you sure you
    should have said that?
[23:28] Ars
    I'm sorry. I got carried away.
[23:30] Rietz
    Honestly...
[23:31] Rietz
    But I don't blame you.
[23:33] Rietz
    I'll help you, as well.
[23:35] Ars
    I'm counting on you as always, Rietz.
[23:36] sign
    Next Time The Threat of Castle Rolto
[23:37] Ars
    Next time: "The Threat of Castle Rolto."

Season 2

E19 - The Threat of Castle Rolto

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[00:00] Sign
    Castle Samkh
[00:02] Lumiere
    I see. So for now, we can say
    the negotiations went well.
[00:06] Lumiere
    Well done!
[00:07] Mireille
    I mean, it was kinda touch-and-go for a bit,
[00:10] Mireille
    but we got it together in the end.
[00:12] Ars
    They've taken Lord Lupa's wife hostage.
[00:15] Ars
    If he surrenders or betrays
    them, they'll kill her.
[00:17] Ars
    But if he dies in battle,
    he'll never meet his child.
[00:21] Ars
    It's a painful situation for him.
[00:23] Ars
    So we offered him a chance to save
    his wife and get to see his baby.
[00:29] Ars
    Thanks to my renewed Appraisal skill,
[00:31] Ars
    I was able to realize what was eating at him.
[00:35] Ars
    Now that we know the situation,
    I'd like to help him.
[00:40] Mireille
    I can't believe you offered
    to save the hostage.
[00:44] Rietz
    What exactly do you have in mind?
[00:47] Ars
    I was hoping maybe we could
    brainstorm that together...
[00:50] Rietz
    You don't have any plan whatsoever?!
[00:53] Rosell
    Is this all right?!
[00:54] Rosell
    What you're proposing will be very difficult!
[01:04] Clamant
    Lumeire.
[01:06] Clamant
    Your soldiers are extremely lacking.
[01:14] sign
    Clamant Maitraw III 31 Male
[01:14] Ars
    A prowess of 110?!
[01:17] Ars
    Wh-Who is this guy?
[01:26] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[01:30] sign
    Season 2
[02:44] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[02:44] sign
    Season 2
[02:49] sign
    Episode 19 The Threat of Castle Rolto
[02:51] Lumeire
    This is Clamant, head of the Maitraw Company.
[02:56] Rietz
    The Maitraw Company?!
[02:58] Ars
    You know of them, Rietz?
[03:00] Rietz
    They're a combat-oriented
    band of mercenaries
[03:03] Rietz
    said to never fail any job they're hired for.
[03:05] Rietz
    I hear they're in great demand
     all over the empire.
[03:08] Clamant
    Lumeire, who is this child?
[03:11] Ars
    I-I'm Ars Louvent of Lamberg Domain!
[03:14] Ars
    Thank you for joining our side!
[03:18] Clamant
    Your side?
[03:21] Clamant
    Don't get the wrong idea.
[03:22] Clamant
    I work only to earn my pay.
[03:26] Clamant
    I'm not on your side.
[03:28] Rietz
    You dare speak that way to Lord Ars?!
[03:31] Ars
    R-Rietz!
[03:33] Clamant
    You're Rietz, are you?
[03:35] Clamant
    I hear you command these troops.
[03:38] Clamant
    It's good to have camaraderie among your men.
[03:41] Clamant
    But they're all naïve when
    it comes to real battle.
[03:45] Clamant
    Not one of them is truly prepared to die.
[03:48] Ars
    Prepared... to die?
[03:51] Clamant
    You've never faced the possibility
    of annihilation, have you?
[03:54] Clamant
    You seem to have a talented strategist.
[03:57] Clamant
    In battle, to avoid complete annihilation,
[04:01] Clamant
    you can always retreat or surrender.
[04:05] Clamant
    But it's not the same for mercenaries.
[04:07] Clamant
    If ordered to do so,
     we'll fight to the last man.
[04:11] Clamant
    We live side by side with death every day.
[04:14] Clamant
    An organization always straddling
    the line between life and death...
[04:17] Clamant
    That's the Maitraw Company.
[04:20] Clamant
    Let us handle your dangerous mission.
[04:23] Clamant
    You'll get far more than your money's worth.
[04:25] Clamant
    The child can rest on the back lines.
[04:29] Lumeire
    Don't be so cold, Clamant.
[04:32] Lumeire
    Ars may be young, but he's
    done fine work as a general.
[04:37] Lumeire
    Now, let us begin the meeting
    regarding the hostage rescue.
[04:42] Menas
    The hostages are the families of the
     commanders around Rolto Castle,
[04:46] Menas
    including Lupa's wife.
[04:48] Menas
    They're being held somewhere
    within Rolto Castle,
[04:51] Menas
    but we don't know the exact location.
[04:54] Ars
    Could we ask the members
    of Shadow to save them?
[04:58] Mireille
    The scouts report that there are over
    ten thousand soldiers in Rolto Castle.
[05:02] Mireille
    Shadow could probably get in and out
    on their own, but with hostages?
[05:06] Mireille
    That's not likely if it's full of soldiers.
[05:09] Lumeire
    So we need to lure the soldiers
    out of the castle, then?
[05:14] Mireille
    Yep.
[05:15] Rietz
    That won't be easy.
[05:17] Rietz
    With ten thousand troops,
     our forces are roughly equal,
[05:20] Rietz
    but defenders always have
    an advantage over attackers.
[05:25] Rietz
    The enemy will be more inclined
    to hole up in the castle.
[05:28] Menas
    If we wait too long, winter will be upon us.
[05:31] Menas
    That will make invading Verzud difficult.
[05:35] Mireille
    In other words,
[05:36] Mireille
    we want to create a situation that will
    draw all the soldiers out of Rolto Castle,
[05:41] Mireille
    then we rescue the hostages
    and blitz the castle itself.
[05:47] Mireille
    That's a pretty tall order...
[05:49] Mireille
    What's your take, Rosell?
[05:55] Rosell
    I think this might just work!
[05:59] sign
    Rolto Castle
[06:02] Dan
    It appears Lumeire of Canarre
    sent an envoy to Fort Vardosen.
[06:06] Soldier A
    Yes!
[06:07] Soldier A
    They most likely requested a surrender,
[06:11] Soldier A
    but Lupa turned them down.
[06:13] Soldier A
    The Canarre Army currently has the
    fort surrounded in a stalemate.
[06:18] sign
    Lord of Castle Rolto
    Jean Tendrie
[06:18] Jean
    Since they're not fighting yet,
[06:20] Jean
    he must have let the envoy go.
[06:23] Jean
    If the stalemate continues,
    winter will come soon enough.
[06:27] Jean
    Then we'll have won.
[06:32] sign
    General
    Dan Alrest
[06:32] Jean
    Unhappy with that, Dan?
[06:34] Dan
    I don't like waiting.
[06:37] Soldier B
    Reporting!
[06:40] Soldier B
    A message from Lupa!
[06:44] Lupa
    Lord Jean, the enemy numbers
    roughly ten thousand.
[06:48] Lupa
    In hopes of a quick battle,
[06:51] Lupa
    they're employing a powerful mage
[06:53] Lupa
    and sending a force of five thousand,
[06:56] Lupa
    led by their general, to attack Rolto Castle.
[06:59] Jean
    What? They're going to attack us?
[07:02] Lupa
    The enemy is watching closely,
[07:04] Lupa
    and getting you this missive was not easy.
[07:07] Lupa
    I pray that it finds you well.
[07:11] Lupa
    From Lupa, Fort Vardosen.
[07:13] Soldier B
    We found the letter on a wounded
    soldier from Fort Vardosen
[07:16] Soldier B
    who'd collapsed in front of the gate.
[07:20] Soldier B
    He must have been pursued by
    the enemy while delivering it.
[07:23] Jean
    And the handwriting is Lupa's?
[07:26] Soldier B
    A penmanship analysis confirmed it.
[07:29] Dan
    The powerful mage must be
[07:31] Dan
    the woman who broke through the barrier
    at Fort Vakmakro all by herself.
[07:39] Jean
    So even if we hole up here,
    they could still break in.
[07:45] Jean
    If there's only five thousand of them,
[07:47] Jean
    let's fight them on the field.
[07:49] Jean
    Mages are a pesky bunch,
     but close combat isn't their forte.
[07:52] Jean
    And they'll find it difficult to keep
    their aqua magia supply up.
[07:58] Jean
    Can you handle it?
[07:59] Dan
    My cavalry does its best work in the field.
[08:03] Dan
    I'll bring you the enemy general's head.
[08:08] sign
    Fort Vardosen
[08:09] Lupa
    I wrote to Castle Rolto as you requested.
[08:12] Lupa
    I smeared blood on both the letter
    and the soldier carrying it, as well.
[08:16] Lupa
    I've also informed the other forts of the plan
[08:20] Lupa
    and instructed their forces not to interfere.
[08:23] Ars
    Thank you.
[08:25] Lupa
    Let us take the field, then.
[08:27] Ars
    No. If you deploy, they'll know that
    you've betrayed Castle Rolto.
[08:33] Ars
    Please wait here until the
    operation is finished.
[08:36] sign
    Lupa Luzton
[08:36] Lupa
    Castle Rolto hosts a cavalry that's
    extremely effective in the field.
[08:40] Lupa
    You won't stand a chance
    with a mere five thousand men.
[08:43] Ars
    If we lose, continue to fight as part of
    Lord Vasmarque's forces as you've been doing.
[08:50] Lupa
    But—
[08:50] Ars
    But if we manage to win, please join us.
[08:58] Ars
    I'll do everything in my
    power to save your wife.
[09:05] Ars
    Wait for my return.
[09:09] Lupa
    Very well.
[09:11] sign
    Castle Samkh
[09:13] Rosell
    Here's our plan.
[09:15] Rosell
    We'll send a force of five thousand
    to lure out the enemy.
[09:15] sign
    Couran's Force
     5,000 soldiers
[09:18] sign
    Rolto's Force
     10,000 soldiers
[09:18] Rosell
    We'll pretend to be losing
    and fake a retreat,
[09:22] Rosell
    then meet up with the remaining
    five thousand hiding in the forest
[09:22] sign
    Ambush
    5,000 soldiers
[09:25] Rosell
    and strike the enemy with all we have.
[09:28] Rosell
    Meanwhile, while Castle Rolto is empty,
[09:31] Rosell
    we'll have Shadow infiltrate
     and rescue the hostages.
[09:35] Ars
    I see! Two birds with one stone.
[09:38] Rosell
    There's just one thing that worries me...
[09:41] Rietz
    To fake a retreat means evading enemy attacks
[09:45] Rietz
    and staying safe while fleeing.
[09:47] Rietz
    It's harder than it may seem.
[09:50] Rietz
    And against an enemy force twice our size,
[09:52] Rietz
    they may well destroy us before we get away.
[09:55] Clamant
    I understand.
[09:57] Clamant
    The Maitraw Company will act
    as the decoy force, then.
[10:02] Rosell
    We can't have that.
[10:03] Clamant
    What?
[10:04] Rosell
    Our opponent will only deploy against us if
    it's our main force led by our head general.
[10:10] Rosell
    We can't let them think it's a detachment.
[10:14] Mireille
    I see.
[10:15] Mireille
    In other words, the dangerous decoy role...
[10:19] Mireille
    has to be played by Ars and Lumeire.
[10:25] sign
    Battlefield
[10:35] Lumeire
    Ars.
[10:37] Ars
    Everyone!
[10:39] Ars
    The battle ahead will be more
    unforgiving than any we've faced before!
[10:43] Ars
    But to achieve victory...
[10:45] Ars
    To bring peace to Missian...
[10:47] Ars
    We must see this through!
[10:58] Ars
    I believe in what you can do!
[11:02] Ars
    Canarre Army, charge!
[11:16] Canarre Soldier A
    Got you!
[11:18] Dan
    You're in the way!
[11:21] Dan
    Clear the road, peons!
[11:24] Billy
    It's the Castle Rolto cavalry!
[11:27] Billy
    They're here!
[11:29] Charlotte
    Forma Igni Erupt!
[11:32] Dan
    What?
[11:38] Ars
    Wh-Who is that man?
[11:41] Ars
    The leader of that cavalry has
    stats on par with Rietz's!
[11:47] Ars
    No, it's not just him...
[11:50] Ars
    Everyone in the cavalry has really high stats!
[11:53] Rosell
    About half of their force is cavalry.
[11:55] Rosell
    This may prove a very difficult battle.
[11:59] Rietz
    Stay strong, men!
[12:02] Rietz
    The cavalry will use their mobility
    to come at us from all angles!
[12:06] Rietz
    Take formations that
    allow for no blind spots!
[12:09] Rietz
    Their high mobility compromises
    their defenses!
[12:12] Rietz
    A single hit will take them down!
[12:16] sign
    Castle Rolto
[12:19] Maria
    What's going on out there?
[12:20] Maria
    Some kind of commotion...
[12:23] Soldier C
    Excuse me, ladies!
[12:25] Soldier C
    The battle with Couran's army has begun.
[12:28] Soldier C
    We're moving you just to be safe.
[12:30] Hostage A
    We're finally at war...
[12:32] Hostage B
    I'm frightened!
[12:33] Maria
    Lupa, dear... Please be safe.
[12:38] Soldier C
    C'mon, hurry—
[12:41] Pham
    So you're the hostages?
    We're getting you out of here.
[12:45] Hostage A
    It's the enemy!
[12:46] Hostage A
    Someone save us!
[12:49] Pham
    I'm here on a mission to
    return you to your families.
[12:52] Pham
    When I take a job, I see it through.
[12:55] Pham
    Rest easy and come along.
[13:01] Maria
    Thank you.
[13:03] Lumeire
    Ars, it's time to begin.
[13:06] Ars
    Right.
[13:09] Lumeire
    All forces, retreat!
[13:10] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[13:12] Lumeire
    Retreat!
[13:17] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[13:17] Lumeire
    All forces, retreat! Fall back!
[13:34] Dan
    Fleeing to the forest, eh?
[13:36] Dan
    Guess they don't know
    how fast our cavalry is.
[13:40] Dan
    After them! Don't let a single one escape!
[13:43] Jean
    Wait.
[13:45] Jean
    The retreat is a ruse.
[13:47] Dan
    What?
[13:49] Jean
    Those aren't the faces of a frightened force.
[13:53] Cavalry A
    So it's a trap?
[13:55] Cavalry A
    What do we do?
[13:57] Jean
    I'll join in the fight.
[14:00] Jean
    Dan, get around ahead of them
    and divide their forces in twain.
[14:04] Jean
    Don't pursue them too far.
[14:05] Dan
    Sir!
[14:06] Cavalry A
    Are you sure about leaving Lord Jean to lead?
[14:10] Cavalry A
    He doesn't look like a fighter to me.
[14:12] Dan
    Don't be ridiculous.
[14:14] Dan
    Lord Jean's even more fearsome than me.
[14:19] Dan
    He and I were born into the house
    of the leader of a band of horsemen.
[14:24] Dan
    We attacked villages,
    sparing neither women nor children.
[14:28] Dan
    Even the governor of Missian
     was terrified of us.
[14:32] Dan
    But...
[14:40] (Flashback) Young Jean
    Want to come with me?
[14:44] Dan
    There was a bounty on Jean's father.
[14:47] Dan
    Jean killed him, presented
    his head to the governor,
[14:49] Dan
    and was made a noble for it.
[14:54] sign
    Cavalry
[14:56] Lumeire
    Is the enemy army in pursuit?
[14:59] Ars
    Everyone, we're almost to the forest!
[15:07] Ars
    They've divided our forces?
[15:09] Rietz
    Stay calm!
[15:10] Rietz
    Let's regroup and drive them back!
[15:12] Jean
    I won't let you do that.
[15:18] Jean
    Why pretend to run away?
[15:21] Jean
    I can see in your eyes that it's a lie.
[15:24] Jean
    However...
[15:29] Jean
    I won't simply let you have your way.
[15:36] Jean
    I pity your horses.
[15:38] Jean
    They can't make use of their
    speed with all that heavy armor.
[15:43] Jean
    With enough speed and skill,
    you don't need armor.
[15:47] Charlotte
    Rietz!
[15:48] Charlotte
    I can fend that jerk off.
[15:51] Charlotte
    You take this one and go to Ars!
[15:57] Rietz
    Charlotte, I'm counting on you!
[16:03] Charlotte
    Let's do this, guys!
[16:08] Ars
    I can see the entrance to the forest!
[16:10] Ars
    We're almost there!
[16:11] Canarre Soldier B
    Sir!
[16:15] Canarre Soldier B
    We're under attack!
[16:17] Henry
    Where did that come from?!
[16:19] Lumeire
    Ars!
[16:24] Baron
    Go on! Hurry!
[16:26] Baron
    We'll hold them off here!
[16:31] Clamant
    They're falling apart.
[16:33] Clamant
    We'll get the request for backup soon.
[16:36] Clamant
    Get ready.
[16:37] Mireille
    A third of our soldiers are out of the fight!
[16:40] Mireille
    If they take you guys down, too,
    this operation is a failure!
[16:44] Lumeire
    We're no longer playing decoy.
[16:46] Lumeire
    Ars!
[16:48] Lumeire
    It's over!
[16:49] Lumeire
    We might really be wiped out at this rate!
[16:52] Lumeire
    Call for Clamant's aid!
[16:55] Henry
    Lord Ars!
[17:03] Ars
    No.
[17:04] Ars
    Lord Lumeire...
[17:06] Ars
    We'll carry out the plan!
[17:10] Lumeire
    Ars, look around you!
[17:12] Lumeire
    They're going to eradicate us
    before we reach the forest!
[17:15] Ars
    Even if we call for aid,
[17:17] Ars
    we can't beat their cavalry on open terrain!
[17:20] Ars
    And some of our soldiers
    are still holding on to hope.
[17:25] Ars
    As their leader, if even one of
    them still believes we can win,
[17:30] Ars
    I don't want to give up until I have to!
[17:35] Ars
    Everyone! This is going
    to be a difficult battle.
[17:38] Ars
    But if we can hold out here,
    we will claim victory!
[17:43] Ars
    Will you have faith and follow me?!
[17:56] Clamant
    Oh? He's not going to ask for our help?
[18:00] Clamant
    But...
[18:03] Rosell
    The enemy's gone?
[18:03] sign
    Unexpected Reinforcements
[18:05] Lumeire
    Where did they go?
[18:08] Rosell
    Lord Ars! Look out!
[18:10] Dan
    It's over!
[18:15] Ars
    Rietz!
[18:16] Rietz
    I'm sorry I'm late!
[18:18] Dan
    A single new soldier isn't enough to stop us!
[18:24] Rietz
    Is that all you've got?!
[18:31] Ars
    Just having Rietz here raised morale.
[18:34] Ars
    Almost there...
[18:35] Ars
    We're almost to the forest!
[18:39] Lumeire
    Are those...
[18:41] Lumeire
    Enemy reinforcements?!
[18:46] Rosell
    We've got enemies on either side!
[18:47] Rosell
    There's nowhere to run!
[18:51] Ars
    Is this...
[18:53] Ars
    Is this the end?
[18:59] Dan
    What the...
[19:01] Lumeire
    What's going on?
[19:06] Lupa
    Ars, we've come to support you!
[19:09] Ars
    Lord Lupa?!
[19:11] Lumeire
    Follow Lupa!
[19:16] Mireille
    The tide has turned.
[19:18] Dan
    He betrayed us, eh?
[19:19] Dan
    Let's retreat and regroup!
[19:22] Dan
    But...
[19:24] Dan
    Not without a parting shot!
[19:30] Ars
    Lord Lupa!
[19:34] Ars
    Are you all right?!
[19:36] Lupa
    It's just a scratch. I'm fine.
[19:39] Lumeire
    Lupa!
[19:40] Lumeire
    I'm Lumeire, headman of Canarre.
[19:42] Lumeire
    You saved our lives. Thanks to you—
[19:44] Ars
    Why did you come here?!
[19:49] Ars
    You may have saved us,
[19:51] Ars
    but now they'll know you betrayed them!
[19:54] Ars
    You've cut off your own line of escape!
[19:57] Ars
    If we lose here...
[20:00] Lupa
    That's exactly what did it.
[20:04] Lupa
    Missian is currently at war.
    These are dangerous times.
[20:08] Lupa
    Danger drives men to desperation,
[20:10] Lupa
    narrows their perspective,
[20:12] Lupa
    makes them unable to care about others.
[20:15] Lupa
    But you're risking your life to save my wife.
[20:21] Lupa
    I could not stand idle in
    the face of such mettle.
[20:25] Lupa
    It was a foolhardy decision.
    I might lose everything.
[20:29] Lupa
    But I have no regrets.
[20:31] Ars
    Still...
[20:32] Lupa
    Do you remember what you said
    to me during our negotiation?
[20:37] Lupa
    You said you wanted my aid.
[20:41] Lupa
    I am a knight.
[20:43] Lupa
    To serve a superior master is
    the greatest honor I can know.
[20:52] Lupa
    Lord Ars, I put my life in your hands.
[20:57] Ars
    Lord Lupa...
[20:58] Ars
    Thank you for coming. For believing in me.
[21:03] Ars
    Let's win this battle!
[21:06] Dan
    Use sound magic to alert the castle.
[21:09] Dan
    Lupa's betrayed us.
[21:11] Dan
    Kill the hostage!
[21:13] Pham
    This privy leads to the aqueduct outside.
[21:17] Pham
    The gate's open, so get out
    while no one's watching.
[21:21] Shadow A
    We'll start with the pregnant one.
[21:26] Maria
    I'm fine to go last.
[21:28] Maria
    Take the others first.
[21:36] Shadow A
    You're the last one.
[21:38] Pham
    Be careful.
[21:39] Maria
    I will.
[21:42] Soldier A
    The hostages have escaped!
[21:44] Soldier A
    Seal the exits!
[21:45] Soldier A
    There could be spies!
[21:47] Soldier B
    Lord Dan's orders!
[21:49] Soldier B
    Find the hostage...
[21:51] Soldier B
    and kill her!
[23:25] Rietz
    Watch me, Lord Ars.
[23:27] Rietz
    Next time, I will defeat the enemy!
[23:29] Ars
    Rietz, you're acting different...
[23:31] Rietz
    I'll do everything I can
    to bring my soldiers home.
[23:35] Ars
    I trust you, Rietz.
[23:37] sign
    Next Time Family
[23:37] Ars
    Next time: "Family."

Season 2

E20 - Family

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[00:15] sign
    Castle Rolto
[00:22] Pham
    Already onto us, huh?
[00:24] Pham
    We can't use the waterway anymore.
[00:26] Pham
    We'll have to find another way out.
[00:29] Pham
    Hey, you! Keep quiet!
[00:32] Pham
    Don't tell me she's in labor now!
[00:36] Pham
    No! This is the worst possible time!
[00:38] Pham
    Make any noise, and they'll find us!
[00:41] Soldier D
    Search everywhere!
[00:43] Soldiers
    Sir!
[00:52] Soldier
    Don't tell me...
[00:53] Soldier E
    The gate on the eastern waterway is broken!
[00:56] Soldier E
    The hostages escaped through there!
[01:06] Pham
    I think they're gone.
[01:11] Pham
    You endured that well. Are you all right?
[01:14] Maria
    I'm fine.
[01:15] Maria
    A misstep on my part would ruin
    the efforts of Lupa and the others.
[01:21] Maria
    Let's go.
[01:24] Pham
    Don't worry. I'll make sure
    you get back to your family.
[01:28] Maria
    Thank you.
[01:30] Pham
    You noble wives sure have some grit.
[01:34] Licia
    Did I just hear something?
[01:45] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[01:49] Sign
    Season 2
[03:03] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[03:03] Sign
    Season 2
[03:08] sign
    Episode 20 Family
[03:10] Ars
    We did it! We made it to the forest!
[03:14] Lumeire
    Ars!
[03:15] Lumeire
    We survived the fake retreat.
[03:18] Lumeire
    Our forces were able to keep the
    faith because of your leadership.
[03:23] Lumeire
    Well done!
[03:24] Ars
    No, I owe it to you all!
[03:26] Ars
    Thank you!
[03:28] Ars
    Now the only question is if the enemy
     will chase us into the woods.
[03:33] Rietz
    Lord Ars, I believe the enemy commander
    realized the retreat was a ruse.
[03:38] Rietz
    They may not pursue any farther.
[03:41] Rosell
    No, they will.
[03:43] Rosell
    The plan Mireille and I worked out
    should be springing into action now!
[03:52] Cavalry A
    After chasing them this far,
    you want to go back to the castle?
[03:56] Jean
    Yes. This is a trap.
[03:59] Jean
    If we enter the forest now,
    they'll have us right where they want us.
[04:02] Cavalry B
    But we've taken out a third of their forces!
[04:06] Cavalry B
    Even if they've set a trap,
    surely we can power through it.
[04:09] Cavalry A
    Yes! We almost have them!
[04:12] Jean
    We've done a fair amount
    of damage to their forces.
[04:15] Jean
    Better to return to the castle
    and prepare for siege
[04:18] Jean
    than to press the attack
    and take losses of our own.
[04:20] Cavalry A
    B-But...
[04:27] Cavalry B
    Hey, stop! Didn't you
    hear Lord Jean's orders?!
[04:30] Soldier A
    Damn! They're trying to take the
    enemy commander themselves!
[04:35] Soldier B
    No fair! I want in, too!
[04:41] Cavalry B
    What now?
[04:42] Jean
    Let them go.
[04:44] Jean
    No need to put ourselves at risk
    to protect the short-sighted.
[04:48] Jean
    We'll withdraw.
[04:52] Dan
    No one takes that Malkan's head but me!
[04:55] Jean
    The fool...
[04:56] Jean
    After them!
[05:01] Dawson
    They're in pursuit!
[05:05] Mireille
    Looks like the plan worked.
[05:07] Rosell
    Mireille and I cooked up a plan
     before the battle began.
[05:11] Rosell
    Once soldiers get a taste of victory,
    it's very hard to hold them back.
[05:18] Rosell
    If the pursuit succeeds,
    they'll distinguish themselves
[05:21] Rosell
    and earn the spoils that are
    essential to a soldier's livelihood.
[05:25] Rosell
    Even if their general tries to stop them,
    they'll blind themselves to the risk.
[05:31] Rosell
    I had Mireille and a few others steal
    enemy armor in the chaos, put it on,
[05:36] Rosell
    and infiltrate their ranks
    while they were regrouping.
[05:39] Rosell
    If they dash out at just the right time,
[05:42] Rosell
    it'll provoke the others into pursuit!
[05:45] Ars
    That's an amazing plan! Nice work, you two!
[05:49] Lumeire
    That explains why I haven't
    seen Mireille in a while.
[05:54] Canarre Soldier
    Lord Ars!
[05:56] Ars
    Clamant! Hammond!
[05:56] sign
    The Maitraw Company
[05:59] Ars
    I'm sorry for the wait!
[06:01] Maitraw Merc A
    Captain, the enemy is in pursuit!
[06:03] Clamant
    All right. Everyone, take positions.
[06:06] Ars
    This will likely be the decisive battle.
[06:08] Ars
    We'll prepare to fight, as well!
[06:10] Canarre Soldiers
    Sir!
[06:11] Clamant
    No, no need for that.
[06:13] Clamant
    You risked complete annihilation,
    but you made it here, as promised.
[06:18] Clamant
    You've got more guts than I thought.
[06:23] Clamant
    Rest your soldiers here.
[06:26] Clamant
    This is our job now.
[06:36] Rolto Soldier C
    Huh? Where'd those guys who ran off first go?
[06:39] Rolto Soldier A
    Who cares? Fewer rivals to deal with!
[06:41] Rolto Soldier A
    I'll be taking the biggest glories here!
[06:44] Rolto Soldier B
    There they are!
[06:45] Rolto Soldier C
    Take 'em out!
[06:52] Rolto Soldier A
    Who are these guys?!
[06:54] Rolto Soldier B
    That crest...
[06:55] Rolto Soldier A
    The Maitraw Company?!
[06:58] Rolto Soldier A
    What are they doing here?!
[06:59] Rolto Soldier F
    Where's the Canarre Army?!
[07:01] Rolto Soldier C
    S-Something's...
[07:23] Rolto Soldier D
    I lost my blade!
[07:27] Rolto Soldier B
    Just how damn strong is that guy?!
[07:30] Rolto Soldier B
    Is he the Demon of Maitraw?!
[07:33] Rolto Soldier B
    Retreat! Get out of the forest!
[07:41] Rolto Soldier B
    W-We're surrounded!
[07:43] Ars
    They're so strong...
[07:44] Mireille
    Nice going.
[07:47] Rosell
    Mireille! And Charlotte!
[07:49] Ars
    You're all safe?
[07:51] Charlotte
    You bet.
[07:52] Mireille
    Those mercenaries chased the enemy to
    a dead end and have them surrounded.
[07:58] Mireille
    In the forest, they can't
    utilize their speed or escape.
[08:06] Lumeire
    It's no wonder they're known
    as the best in the business.
[08:09] Lumeire
    They're completely unfazed.
[08:11] Lumeire
    This is the Maitraw Company!
[08:15] Ars
    What a remarkable ally to have.
[08:19] sign
    Duel
[08:23] Clamant
    It's their cavalry captain!
[08:24] Clamant
    Capture that unit!
[08:27] Dan
    You're in the way. Clear out!
[08:30] Maitraw A
    Not good! He broke through!
[08:34] Ars
    He's coming at us?!
[08:37] Ars
    Rietz!
[08:43] Canarre Soldier A
    G-Get him!
[08:49] Dan
    C'mere, Malkan!
[08:51] Dan
    I'm taking your head!
[08:54] Rietz
    You dared turn your blade on Lord Ars.
[08:58] Rietz
    I will make you regret angering me.
[09:05] Ars
    What do we do? They're locked in a duel.
[09:09] Ars
    I'm pretty sure they both have
    exceptional fighting stats...
[09:15] Ars
    Rietz has a Prowess of 89
    and an Infantry aptitude of A.
[09:21] Ars
    His opponent also has a Prowess of 89
    and an Infantry aptitude of A!
[09:28] Dan
    You can't fully block my attacks
    with that short little sword!
[09:32] Ars
    This isn't good! He's overwhelming Rietz!
[09:36] Lumeire
    The enemy has heavy equipment
    with a longer range.
[09:39] Lumeire
    Even Rietz might be at a disadvantage here.
[09:42] Dan
    What's the matter? You keep backing off!
[09:46] Ars
    Look out!
[09:47] Dan
    Gotcha!
[09:54] Mireille
    He pretended to be on the back
    foot to lure him to the tree!
[09:59] Rietz
    This is over!
[10:07] Ars
    Rietz won?
[10:09] Canarre Soldier A
    He did it!
[10:10] Canarre Soldier B
    Tie him up!
[10:12] Ars
    In pure combat stats,
    Rietz and his opponent were equals.
[10:16] sign
    Ingenuity 95
[10:16] sign
    Ingenuity 48
[10:17] Ars
    But Rietz wasn't just fighting.
[10:19] Ars
    He was watching the big picture
    and cooking up tactics to win.
[10:23] Ars
    He won with ingenuity!
[10:25] Ars
    Having both ingenuity and skill in combat...
[10:28] Ars
    Rietz really is amazing.
[10:31] Dan
    All right, I lost!
[10:32] Dan
    Finish me already!
[10:36] Rietz
    I cannot forgive you for attacking Lord Ars.
[10:39] Rietz
    However... there's a lot I have
    to learn from your strength.
[10:45] Rietz
    It was an honor to fight you.
[10:50] Canarre Soldier
    Lord Ars!
[10:51] Canarre Soldier
    The enemy general!
[10:52] Canarre Soldier
    He's charging in with their whole army!
[10:55] Ars
    A Prowess of 92?!
[10:57] Ars
    Not good! That's higher than Rietz's!
[11:00] Clamant
    Stand back.
[11:01] Ars
    Clamant! Be careful!
[11:05] Jean
    Dan!
[11:06] Jean
    Damn you...
[11:19] Ars
    He took the enemy general... in one strike?!
[11:22] Ars
    He's incredible!
[11:24] Ars
    Is this what a Prowess
    of over a hundred can do?
[11:34] Rolto Soldier B
    Lord Jean!
[11:35] Rolto Soldier G
    What do we do?!
[11:36] Rolto Soldier G
    They got Lord Jean, too!
[11:40] Clamant
    Anyone here want to fight me?
[11:50] Rietz
    We'll take any survivors alive!
[11:51] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[11:53] Rietz
    Surrender, all of you!
[11:56] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[12:02] Rietz
    Lord Ars.
[12:05] Ars
    Everyone!
[12:06] Ars
    The enemy was strong, and we
    were strategically disadvantaged.
[12:09] Ars
    It was an incredibly difficult battle.
[12:11] Ars
    But you all stayed in the fight,
     fought well, and won!
[12:18] Ars
    We are now victorious!
[12:30] Dan
    This is my fault.
[12:32] Dan
    Because I lost...
[12:40] Lumeire
    No!
[12:41] Ars
    Don't do it!
[12:46] Jean
    Stop it, Dan!
[12:49] Dan
    What are you doing?! Let me go!
[12:53] Jean
    I don't really know what I'm doing myself.
[13:00] Jean
    When you ran after the enemy,
    I could have simply let you go.
[13:06] Jean
    Normally, that's what I would have done.
[13:09] Jean
    But for some reason, I remembered...
[13:13] Jean
    the taste of that soup you gave me.
[13:18] Jean
    Dan, I think...
    I'm relieved that you're alive.
[13:29] Dan
    Don't cry, Jean. That's not like you.
[13:32] Dan
    When this battle's over,
[13:34] Dan
    let's go back to our homeland together.
[13:42] Ars
    Lord Lupa!
[13:44] Lupa
    Lord Ars. You're taking the enemy general
    and soldiers prisoner instead of killing them?
[13:48] Ars
    Yes. We're going to send them to Semplar.
[13:51] Ars
    Thank you for all your help.
[13:54] Ars
    If you hadn't saved us, we'd be...
[13:57] Lupa
    Your skill is the reason
    I decided to help you.
[14:01] Lupa
    I'm glad I could be of service.
[14:03] Ars
    Now you'll get to see your wife, won't you?
[14:07] Ars
    I'm sure Pham saved her...
[14:10] Ars
    Lord Lupa? Are you all right?!
[14:13] Ars
    We need a doctor!
[14:15] Ars
    So much blood...
[14:20] Ars
    You said it wasn't that bad...
[14:22] Ars
    Why didn't you tell me earlier?
[14:28] Lupa
    It was a hard battle with
    our side at a disadvantage.
[14:31] Lupa
    I didn't want to collapse and lower morale.
[14:36] Ars
    Lord Lupa...
[14:38] Doctor
    Lord Ars.
[14:39] Doctor
    I've stopped the bleeding,
    but he's lost a lot of blood.
[14:44] Doctor
    If he loses consciousness,
    he may never regain it.
[14:48] Ars
    Lord Lupa, he says it's just a flesh wound!
[14:50] Ars
    I'm sure you'll recover!
[14:53] Lupa
    If I die now, I will have no regrets.
[14:58] Ars
    Don't talk that way!
[14:59] Ars
    This can't be...
[15:04] Lupa
    Lord Ars, do you have a dream?
[15:08] Lupa
    I have one.
[15:10] Lupa
    That someday... someday,
    when the fighting is over
[15:14] Lupa
    and peace returns to the land,
[15:17] Lupa
    I'd live in a small house.
[15:20] Lupa
    My child would play in
     the garden with our dog.
[15:23] Lupa
    And my wife would be smiling beside me.
[15:27] Lupa
    That is my dream.
[15:29] Lupa
    It's what I fought for...
    so I regret nothing.
[15:34] Ars
    I'm going to create that peaceful world!
[15:36] Ars
    So you can't give up yet!
[15:38] Ars
    Lord Lupa!
[15:42] Lupa
    Thinking back, my life has
    been nothing but fighting.
[15:46] Lupa
    I'd gotten it into my head that
    that's all it would ever be.
[15:52] Lupa
    And yet...
[15:56] Lupa
    Maria opened my eyes to a whole new world.
[16:01] Lupa
    When I was with her, the smallest
    things would bring me happiness.
[16:07] Lupa
    As long as I had her by my side,
    I didn't need anything else.
[16:21] Lupa
    Of course... you'll guide me off
    here at the end, as well?
[16:34] Maria
    Dear! Come back to me!
[16:38] Lupa
    Is that you, Maria?
[16:39] Maria
    Yes, it's me!
[16:41] Doctor
    It's a miracle! He's awake!
[16:47] Lupa
    You're safe?!
[16:49] Maria
    Yes. And so are you...
[16:52] Pham
    It was a close one, but we made it.
[16:56] Pham
    That was my first time playing midwife.
[17:03] Maria
    Hold your child.
[17:13] Maria
    I'm so glad you're safe.
[17:24] Ars
    What a relief.
[17:26] Ars
    Truly...
[17:27] Ars
    Pham, thank you so much!
[17:31] Ars
    I don't know how to express my gratitude...
[17:34] Pham
    Not a bad job if I get to see this at the end.
[17:41] sign
    Funeral
[17:51] Canarre Soldier A
    Lord Lumeire.
[17:52] Canarre Soldier A
    We've finished burying
     the soldiers from both sides.
[17:56] Lumeire
    Right.
[17:57] Lumeire
    Ars.
[18:00] Ars
    This was a fiercer battle
    than any we've faced so far.
[18:06] Ars
    I believe that bearing up
    to the imminent danger
[18:09] Ars
    has made us stronger than ever before.
[18:14] Ars
    But so many soldiers died to end this war.
[18:21] Ars
    It's natural to see casualties in war.
     Expected, even.
[18:27] Ars
    But everyone who fell on our side,
    and the enemy's, as well...
[18:32] Ars
    They had families they loved and things
     they were fighting to protect, too.
[18:38] Ars
    That's why...
[18:40] Ars
    To make sure these sacrifices aren't in vain,
[18:43] Ars
    we must create a better future.
[18:52] Ars
    Even if we're on different sides,
[18:54] Ars
    I know we share a desire to
    protect what we care about
[18:58] Ars
    and to create a peaceful world.
[19:03] Ars
    Let's keep on winning until
    we can forge a future
[19:05] Ars
    that everyone can be happy with.
[19:13] Lumiere
    That's the silhouette of a general.
[19:41] Rietz
    What are you doing here all by yourself?
[19:46] Ars
    I'm writing letters.
[19:49] Rietz
    Letters?
[19:50] Rietz
    So many... to whom?
[19:52] Ars
    The families of the fallen soldiers.
[19:58] Ars
    They all have people awaiting their return.
[20:03] Ars
    People who'll never see them again.
[20:06] Ars
    So at the very least...
[20:08] Ars
    I wanted to tell their
    families what they did,
[20:11] Ars
    how they met their end,
[20:14] Ars
    and how they lived as warriors.
[20:21] Ars
    This one is for Carl, the son of a baker.
[20:25] Ars
    He was a generous man who always
    gave me more bread than I could eat.
[20:30] Ars
    This is Baron, who served at our estate.
[20:34] Ars
    When he passed, he...
[20:38] Ars
    He was... protecting me.
[20:49] Ars
    When times were good, we laughed together.
[20:53] Ars
    When times were hard,
    we came together to get through.
[20:56] Ars
    They were all a part of my family.
[21:03] Ars
    I'm sorry. I tried to put on a
    good showing for everyone.
[21:08] Ars
    I'm sure my father would be
    disappointed to see me like this.
[21:15] Rietz
    It's all right to let us see you like this.
[21:20] Ars
    Rietz...
[21:22] Rietz
    Do you mind if I help you with the letters?
[21:27] Ars
    Thank you.
[21:39] Rosell
    Charlotte.
[21:41] Rosell
    Aren't you going to take them their meals?
[21:45] Charlotte
    Nah, let's give them some time alone.
[23:25] Ars
    Rietz, you were awesome back there!
[23:27] Rietz
    But Pham outshone me this time around.
[23:30] Ars
    That's not true!
[23:31] Ars
    Pham really is amazing, though.
[23:34] Ars
    He's a good person, too!
[23:35] Rietz
    A good person?
[23:36] sign
    Next Time The Shadow's Future
[23:37] Ars
    Yes!
[23:38] Ars
    Next time: "The Shadow's Future."

Season 2

E21 - A New Threat

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[00:01] Ars
    With their general defeated
    and only a few soldiers remaining,
[00:03] sign
    Castle Rolto
[00:05] Ars
    Castle Rolto surrendered
[00:08] Ars
    and we entered safely.
[00:11] sign
    Episode 21 The Shadow's Future
[00:14] Lumeire
    It was a long battle, but we
    managed to take Castle Rolto.
[00:20] Lumeire
    How are our troops?
[00:22] Ars
    Sir.
[00:23] Ars
    The severely wounded have been
    sent home to recuperate.
[00:27] Ars
    The lightly injured are recovering
    with treatment from the medics,
[00:30] Ars
    so they should be ready again soon.
[00:33] Lumeire
    I see.
[00:34] Lumeire
    Then we need only wait for Lord Couran
     to return from Castle Staatz.
[00:38] Pham
    Hey!
[00:39] Pham
    My payout for this job was
    ten gold and thirty silvers.
[00:44] Pham
    You're one silver short.
[00:46] Ars
    What? I'm so sorry!
[00:48] Ars
    I must have miscounted in the
    chaos after the battle...
[00:52] Pham
    Get it together, kid.
[00:54] Pham
    I want every copper you promised.
[00:58] Ars
    I'll be more careful.
[00:59] Pham
    You'd better.
[01:01] Ars
    Pham's really on the ball.
[01:04] Ars
    Oh, by the way, Pham, about your next job...
[01:10] Ars
    I'd like you to bring word
    of our victory to Lord Couran,
[01:13] Ars
    then report back about the
    situation at Castle Staatz.
[01:16] Ars
    Could you do that?
[01:18] Pham
    As I told you before,
[01:20] Pham
    there's no job I can't handle.
[01:23] Pham
    But you've got me working
    without any breaks here.
[01:26] Pham
    I'll be expecting serious compensation.
[01:37] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[01:41] sign
    Season 2
[02:55] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[02:55] sign
    Season 2
[03:00] sign
    A New Threat
[03:03] Glenn
    We're almost to the supply corps' camp.
[03:07] Pham
    Right.
[03:10] Hugo
    I don't mean to question
    your judgment, sir...
[03:14] Hugo
    But we're just hired hands.
[03:17] Hugo
    You're going to make the kid cry
    if you get too carried away.
[03:21] Pham
    I understand what you're saying.
[03:24] Pham
    But Lamberg's winning streak
    means they pay well.
[03:28] Pham
    Besides, I think he—
[03:30] Glenn
    Boss!
[03:32] Glenn
    The camp...
[03:34] Pham
    Yeah.
[03:37] sign
    Couran's Army Supply Camp
[03:37] Couran Soldier C
    Get the supplies out of here!
[03:40] Couran Soldier A
    Put out the fire!
[03:44] Couran Soldier A
    Hurry! It's all burning up!
[03:46] Pham
    Hey.
[03:48] Couran Soldier A
    Who the hell are you?!
[03:50] Pham
    I'm a mercenary hired by Ars Louvent,
     Lord of Lamberg.
[03:54] Pham
    I was dispatched here with tidings.
[03:55] Pham
    What's going on?
[03:57] Couran Soldier A
    R-Right...
[03:59] Couran Soldier A
    The enemy appeared out of nowhere
    and set our stores ablaze.
[04:03] Couran Soldier A
    We heard the other supply
    corps were attacked, as well.
[04:07] Pham
    How bad is the damage?
[04:09] Couran Soldier A
    I suspect we've lost...
    half of our provisions and aqua magia.
[04:15] Pham
    Then I've got bigger priorities
    than tracking down Couran.
[04:19] Pham
    Contract Ars at once!
[04:22] sign
    Castle Staatz
[04:24] sign
    Headman of Verzud
     Canses Vandol
[04:24] Canses
    I hear the ambushes were successful.
[04:27] Canses
    Well done, Thomas.
[04:29] sign
    Thomas Grangeon
[04:30] Thomas
    It wasn't easy.
[04:32] Thomas
    Lord Couran was quite cautious,
[04:34] Thomas
    setting up multiple supply camps like that...
[04:38] Thomas
    But we managed to take most of them out.
[04:42] Canses
    Still, Castle Staatz is well defended,
    with tens of thousands of troops within.
[04:48] Canses
    Was it really necessary to
    target their aqua magia?
[04:52] Thomas
    Lord Canses.
[04:54] Thomas
    Magic is the heart of modern warfare.
[04:57] Thomas
    Even the most stalwart of
    castles may fall before it.
[05:00] Thomas
    Couran's army in particular was carrying
    a great deal of explosion aqua magia.
[05:05] Canses
    I see.
[05:07] Thomas
    But we'll be safe for a while yet.
[05:11] Thomas
    Now that they've lost their
    aqua magia and supplies,
[05:14] Thomas
    we've drawn out this campaign.
[05:17] Thomas
    If we can hold out until winter,
    we'll have won.
[05:22] Canses
    Then we can just sit back and wait?
[05:25] Thomas
    No, we're dealing with Couran's army.
[05:27] Thomas
    They're sure to plan a countermeasure.
[05:30] Thomas
    So we need to strike their
    weakness before then
[05:33] Thomas
    and clinch our victory.
[05:36] Canses
    Their weakness?
[05:37] Thomas
    Lord Couran himself.
[05:40] Canses
    Lord Couran?!
[05:42] Canses
    But... loath as I am to admit it,
[05:44] Canses
    Couran excels in combat.
[05:47] Thomas
    And that excellence is his weakness.
[05:51] Thomas
    Lord Couran should remain
    in the safety of Semplar
[05:54] Thomas
    and leave command of the
    front line to his retainers.
[05:57] Thomas
    But rather than delegate that duty,
    his excellence compels him
[06:01] Thomas
    to take the battlefield himself.
[06:05] Thomas
    Which simultaneously leaves
    him vulnerable to attack.
[06:09] Canses
    I'd like to exploit that,
    but he'll surely be well defended.
[06:15] Canses
    Is it even possible?
[06:16] Thomas
    Leave everything to me.
[06:19] Thomas
    I've lost to them once already.
[06:23] Thomas
    My pride demands that I put
    an end to them this time.
[06:31] Canses
    Glad to have you on my side.
[06:34] sign
    Castle Rolto
[06:35] Ars
    What?! Lord Couran's forces have lost
    their supplies and aqua magia?!
[06:40] Billy
    Shadow reports that their supply corps
[06:44] Billy
    three kilometers to the southwest
    of the main army was attacked.
[06:50] Rosell
    Losing supplies might force us
    into a drawn-out campaign.
[06:55] Rosell
    If they were ambushed despite
    Lord Couran's exceptional caution...
[07:02] Rosell
    Do you think...
[07:04] Mireille
    Without a doubt. My brother,
    Thomas, is leading them.
[07:10] Ars
    The man who tried to blow up
    Selena and everyone in Castle Samkh?
[07:16] Ars
    We can't afford a long campaign
    with winter ahead of us, can we?
[07:19] Ars
    We must hurry to their aid!
[07:21] Rietz
    Let's assemble a unit at once.
[07:24] Mireille
    Now, now. No need to be hasty.
[07:27] Mireille
    Anything else to report?
[07:29] Billy
    Yes.
[07:30] Billy
    The enemy mage corps was seen taking
    a large catalyzer to Mount Thorey.
[07:36] Ars
    Mount Thorey?
[07:38] Ars
    Lord Couran's forces are camped here, so...
[07:41] Rietz
    They'd certainly be visible from the mountain.
[07:45] Rosell
    Without their aqua magia,
    Lord Couran's men can't use magic.
[07:50] Rosell
    Meanwhile, the enemy is redirecting their mages from defense to attack.
[07:54] Rosell
    Do they intend to launch a magic
     attack from the mountain?
[07:59] Lumeire
    No. The distance between
    the two points is too great.
[08:02] Lumeire
    A magic attack wouldn't reach them.
[08:05] Rosell
    That's true.
[08:07] Mireille
    If we don't intervene,
    I think Lord Couran might die.
[08:14] Ars
    What do you mean?!
[08:16] Mireille
    Shadow's still near the supply corps, right?
[08:19] Mireille
    Tell them to head for the main
    force where Couran is, ASAP.
[08:20] sign
    Couran's Army Supply Camp
[08:29] Couran Soldier C
    ...is what it said.
[08:32] Pham
    They want us to save Couran?
[08:35] Pham
    Do they realize how hard that'd be?
[08:37] Couran Soldier C
    But he said Lord Couran
    may die if you don't!
[08:41] Pham
    Is that even true? I doubt—
[08:49] (Flashback) Mireille
    If I'm right, very soon,
[08:52] (Flashback) Mireille
    it's going to start raining.
[08:55] (Flashback) Mireille
    Yeah, mages are a precious resource.
[08:58] (Flashback) Mireille
    No point in sending them
    somewhere they can't attack from.
[09:01] (Flashback) Mireille
    But one thing you could have
    them do is use a spell called Rain.
[09:07] (Flashback) Mireille
    If you create storm clouds from a high enough
    altitude, the rain will reach Couran's unit.
[09:12] (Flashback) Mireille
    And Verzud mines a lot of
    water magistones, right?
[09:16] (Flashback) Ars
    What threat does that pose to Lord Couran?
[09:19] (Flashback) Mireille
    The spell doesn't just make it rain.
[09:21] (Flashback) Mireille
    It can create a massive downpour
    for a very brief time.
[09:26] (Flashback) Mireille
    In the land where Couran's camped,
[09:28] (Flashback) Mireille
    the roads are poorly maintained,
[09:31] (Flashback) Mireille
    and the ground easily turns to mud.
[09:33] (Flashback) Mireille
    It'll make them slow to maneuver.
[09:37] (Flashback) Mireille
    It can make things more
    chaotic than you'd expect.
[09:40] (Flashback) Mireille
    The rain impedes vision.
[09:42] (Flashback) Mireille
    You can't see more than a few meters,
[09:44] (Flashback) Mireille
    and the roar of it blocks out most sounds.
[09:48] (Flashback) Mireille
    Perfect environment for an ambush,
    don't you think?
[09:53] Pham
    It really is raining...
[09:56] Pham
    That woman was right.
[09:58] Pham
    All right, let's hurry!
[10:04] sign
    Couran's Army
    Main Camp Command Center
[10:07] Couran
    It's coming down hard.
[10:10] sign
    Ambush
[10:11] Couran Soldier B
    What's that?
[10:13] Couran Soldier B
    The front-line cavalry's returned.
[10:20] Couran
    No! It's the enemy!
[10:25] Couran Soldier H
    Damn! It's an ambush!
[10:27] Couran Soldier B
    How did they get inside our perimeter?!
[10:30] Couran
    The rain...
[10:32] Couran
    Of course! It's magic!
[10:34] Couran
    The Rain spell.
[10:37] Couran
    They're here to kill me, are they?
[10:41] Couran
    Laudable courage.
[10:47] Couran
    Everyone, draw your swords!
[10:50] Couran
    We're going to fight back!
[10:58] Couran Soldier B
    Lord Couran! An enemy horseman
    has broken the line!
[11:05] Couran
    It's been a while, Thomas.
[11:07] Couran
    How's my little brother?
[11:09] Thomas
    Lord Couran...
[11:11] Thomas
    I'm here to kill you!
[11:20] Thomas
    I've got you now!
[11:28] Thomas
    Men! Couran's over here!
[11:31] Thomas
    Take his head!
[11:37] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[11:42] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[11:45] Couran
    What happened? It's dark...
[11:47] Couran
    I can't see anything.
[11:49] Couran
    An enemy spell?
[11:53] Pham
    Stay calm. It's shadow magic.
[11:56] Couran
    Who are you?
[11:57] Pham
    Quiet.
[11:58] Pham
    Ars hired me to save you.
[12:00] Pham
    We're escaping.
[12:01] Pham
    Hurry up and get on!
[12:06] Couran
    Ars sent reinforcements?
[12:07] Pham
    Yes.
[12:08] Pham
    They're composing a force now
     and heading our way.
[12:12] Couran
    Ars knew about the ambush?
[12:15] Couran
    And this magic...
[12:17] Couran
    It's a shadow spell that shrouds the area,
    robbing the enemy of their vision.
[12:23] Couran
    I heard the necessary magistones are rare,
[12:26] Couran
    and that the spell obscures the caster's
    sight, too, making it difficult to use.
[12:32] Couran
    He has a man of this caliber working for him?
[12:39] Pham
    You two. Take him and go.
[12:42] Glenn
    What about you, sir?
[12:44] Pham
    Looks like the enemy's in hot pursuit.
[12:47] Pham
    I'll buy you some time.
[12:50] Thomas
    After them! Don't let Couran get away!
[12:54] Thomas
    Damn. I almost had him
    before they interfered...
[12:59] Thomas Cavalry
    Wh-What's this?
[13:02] Pham
    Your ambush has failed! Give up already.
[13:06] Thomas
    More shadow magic?
[13:08] Thomas
    You may be able to hide your form,
    but you can't hide every trace of you.
[13:13] Thomas
    Focus on the sounds around you
     and you won't be caught off-guard!
[13:17] Thomas
    Kill him, men!
[13:24] Thomas
    So he can hide every trace of himself?
[13:27] Thomas
    Even so...
[13:32] Thomas
    I am Lord Vasmarque's right hand.
[13:34] Thomas
    You can't kill me that easily.
[13:50] Thomas
    There you are!
[13:58] Thomas
    You're a quick one.
[14:00] Yuno
    Lord Thomas! At this rate...
[14:03] Thomas
    I know.
[14:05] Thomas
    Couran's long gone by now.
[14:07] Thomas
    Even if we give chase,
    we won't be able to kill him.
[14:12] Thomas
    The plan's off! Retreat!
[14:21] Pham
    Looks like we've lost them.
[14:24] sign
    Couran's Army
    Main Camp Command Center
[14:26] Couran
    Listen, everyone!
[14:28] Couran
    With the enemy commander out of the castle,
     now's the best time to strike!
[14:33] Couran
    We march on Castle Staatz at once!
[14:36] Couran
    Everyone, prepare to move out!
[14:43] Pham
    That's a top general for you.
[14:45] Pham
    Most men would need some time to regroup.
[14:50] Pham
    Our job's done.
[14:52] Pham
    Let's go back and get paid.
[14:53] Couran
    Shadow!
[14:56] Couran
    Thank you very much for your help.
[14:58] Couran
    Will this be enough to show my gratitude?
[15:03] Hugo
    That's awesome!
[15:05] Couran
    I think this should be satisfactory
    compensation for all you've done.
[15:10] Couran
    But if it's not...
[15:13] Couran
    I'd love to bring you
    into my personal retinue.
[15:19] Pham
    Oh?
[15:20] Pham
    Retainers to the next
    governor of Missian, eh?
[15:23] Couran
    I'll need a behind-the-scenes unit like yours
    to ensure victory in these turbulent times.
[15:29] Couran
    I can guarantee you a most exciting future.
[15:33] Pham
    No.
[15:34] Pham
    I don't need your money.
[15:36] Couran
    It's not enough?
[15:38] Pham
    It's not that.
[15:39] Pham
    But you're not the one who hired us.
[15:43] Pham
    The kid did.
[15:45] Pham
    He'll give us more than enough.
[15:50] Pham
    Those were the terms of our contract.
[15:54] Couran
    Rejected, eh?
[15:57] Couran
    Inform Ars that he saved my life...
[16:01] Couran
    and that Shadow will probably be
    seeking significant compensation.
[16:13] Pham
    It wasn't a bad offer, was it?
[16:15] Pham
    Should I have thought it over a bit longer?
[16:32] (Flashback) Nobleman A
    I-I have a wife and a baby!
[16:34] (Flashback) Nobleman A
    Please, let me go!
[16:37] (Flashback) Pham
    Makes no difference to me.
[16:39] (Flashback) Pham
    Sorry. It's just business.
[16:42] (Flashback) Nobleman A
    Y-You devil!
[16:56] (Flashback) Nobleman B
    It's you...
[16:59] (Flashback) Nobleman B
    Go on, take it!
[17:00] (Flashback) Nobleman B
    Just make sure you don't tell a soul—
[17:03] (Flashback) Pham
    I keep my employers confidential.
[17:06] (Flashback) Pham
    Those were the terms of our contract.
[17:08] (Flashback) Nobleman B
    R-Right.
[17:10] (Flashback) Nobleman B
    Now, I can't have anyone seeing you.
[17:12] (Flashback) Nobleman B
    Get out right now!
[17:19] sign
    Ars's Encampment
[17:20] Ars
    Thank you all so much for your help!
[17:24] Ars
    Lord Couran sent a message of thanks, as well.
[17:27] Pham
    Sure.
[17:29] Ars
    A-Also, he mentioned that you might
    ask for significant compensation, so...
[17:37] Pham
    Yeah, that's right.
[17:40] Ars
    Wait, Pham, your arm...
[17:44] Pham
    Oh, this?
[17:45] Ars
    Are you all right?!
[17:47] Ars
    How awful!
[17:48] Ars
    You've cleaned it properly, right?
[17:51] Ars
    There's so much blood...
[17:53] Ars
    Do you need a fresh bandage?
[17:56] Ars
    Pham?
[17:59] Pham
    We of Shadow have lived
    our lives as mercenaries.
[18:04] Pham
    My men and I are a ragtag bunch
    of wanderers and former criminals.
[18:10] Pham
    We'll take any job, no matter how dirty,
     if it keeps food on the table.
[18:16] Pham
    Even if that job is murder.
[18:20] Ars
    Understood.
[18:23] Pham
    Ars... Do I frighten you?
[18:29] Ars
    Frighten me? Why would you ask that?
[18:31] Ars
    You never have. Ever.
[18:35] Ars
    You always do all I ask and more.
[18:37] Ars
    You've earned every fiber of my trust.
[18:42] Ars
    I mean, we'd certainly have lost
    this campaign without you!
[18:46] Ars
    I'm always extremely grateful to you.
[18:49] Ars
    Oh, though you do charge
     rather steep prices...
[18:59] Glenn
    Th-The boss is laughing.
[19:04] Pham
    I see. In that case, for my reward...
[19:09] Pham
    Why not make me a retainer?
[19:16] Ars
    Wh-Wh-What do you mean by that?
[19:19] Pham
    Just what I said.
[19:20] Pham
    The Shadow Company will
    work for you from now on.
[19:23] Glenn
    What are you saying, Boss?
[19:26] Pham
    I always place my bets earlier than anyone.
[19:29] Pham
    I do it before anyone's looking,
    and I win big.
[19:34] Pham
    Right now he's only the lord of a domain,
[19:37] Pham
    but I think that, someday,
[19:39] Pham
    he'll be the greatest man in Summerforth.
[19:45] Pham
    And...
[19:52] Pham
    Well? Do you accept?
[19:54] Ars
    O-Of course I do!
[19:56] Ars
    I can't imagine anything I'd like better!
[19:59] Glenn
    If the boss says so, he must be right.
[20:02] Hugo
    Looking forward to it, kid!
[20:04] Ars
    Thank you so much!
[20:08] Pham
    And...
[20:10] (Flashback) Nobleman A
    Y-You devil!
[20:12] (Flashback) Nobleman B
    Get out right now!
[20:17] Pham
    By his side, I think...
[20:19] Pham
    even someone like me can stay human.
[20:27] Pham
    Ars Louvent.
[20:29] Pham
    I pledge you my loyalty.
[20:35] Ars
    Y-You don't have to be so formal...
[20:39] Ars
    Thank you very much.
[20:40] Ars
    I'm so very glad to have you.
[20:43] Ars
    Let's keep working together!
[20:49] sign
    Castle Staatz
[20:52] Vince
    We failed to kill Lord Couran,
[20:55] Vince
    but they've lost their
    supplies and aqua magia.
[20:59] Vince
    We'll be safe if we hole up in the castle.
[21:02] Woody
    Once the snows come,
    they'll have to turn tail and run!
[21:09] Joe
    This is so boring.
[21:11] Vince
    Hey, look, the baby's crying about it.
[21:16] Woody
    Look at him! He's even drinking milk!
[21:18] Woody
    How does a little baby like
    him carry that huge polearm?
[21:22] Woody
    Just trying to act cool?
[21:24] Woody
    This polearm's wasted on you.
[21:28] Woody
    I'll use it.
[21:30] Xenon
    You idiot! That's—
[21:36] Vince
    Wh-Why's it so heavy?
[21:40] Joe
    Knock it off, old man.
[21:43] Joe
    Sheesh...
[21:49] Joe
    This thing wasn't meant
    for a weakling like you.
[23:25] Charlotte
    Hey, have I not had any screentime lately?
[23:28] Ars
    Th-That's not... true, I'm sure...
[23:31] Charlotte
    Shadow just joined us!
    I'm gonna have even less now!
[23:35] Charlotte
    Fine! Take this, then!
[23:37] sign
    Next Time Snowball Fight
[23:38] Charlotte
    Next time: "Snowball Fight."

Season 2

E22 - Snowball Fight

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[00:01] Narrator
    The authority of the
    Summerforth Empire is waning,
[00:04] Narrator
    giving rise to rebellion across the realm.
[00:07] Narrator
    While noble rulers of various provinces
    strengthened their autonomy,
[00:11] Narrator
    Governor Amador Salamakhia
    of Missian Province passed away.
[00:16] Narrator
    Missian has thus been
    divided into two factions
[00:20] Narrator
    under the governor's eldest son,
    Couran Salamakhia,
[00:23] Narrator
    and his second son, Vasmarque Salamakhia.
[00:26] Narrator
    Vasmarque occupies the provincial capital,
    Arcantez, and has proclaimed himself the heir,
[00:32] Narrator
    but Couran has mobilized to depose him.
[00:35] Narrator
    Ars, Lord of Lamberg, has retained
    the mercenary company Shadow,
[00:41] Narrator
    and now heads forth to take Castle Staatz.
[00:45] sign
    Episode 22 Snowball Fight
[00:51] sign
    Castle Staatz
[00:52] Rosell
    I can see Castle Staatz!
[00:56] Ars
    Contact Lord Couran!
[00:58] Ars
    Let's initiate the plan!
[01:01] Narrator
    The strategy for Ars and his camp was thus.
[01:04] Narrator
    First, Couran's army of fifty thousand
    laid siege to the castle
[01:08] Narrator
    while Ars took five thousand
    of his men to the north.
[01:12] Narrator
    This forced the enemy general,
    the headman of Verzud,
[01:17] Narrator
    to focus his mages in the south
    to deal with Couran's larger force.
[01:21] Narrator
    Naturally, they left some mages on the north
    side to deal with five thousand troops.
[01:26] Narrator
    But that is where...
[01:30] Narrator
    they miscalculated.
[01:41] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[01:45] Sign
    Season 2
[02:59] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[02:59] Sign
    Season 2
[03:04] sign
    Castle Staatz
[03:08] Captain
    Reinforcements from Rolto, as expected.
[03:15] Captain
    As reported, they're only
     five thousand strong!
[03:19] Captain
    Fight back like we planned!
[03:22] Captain
    Go!
[03:23] Soldiers
    Sir!
[03:25] Captain
    Defeat the invaders!
[03:27] Soldiers
    Sir!
[03:34] Charlotte
    Yeah, just not my strong suit.
[03:37] Soldier E
    Captain! There's a mage charging
    us at incredible speed!
[03:41] Captain
    But only one.
[03:43] Captain
    Aim for her catalyzer!
[03:47] Captain
    Fire!
[03:50] Charlotte
    Forma Igni Erupt!
[03:58] Narrator
    Ars's force of five thousand
    wasn't just any five thousand.
[04:04] Charlotte
    There's only one of me...
[04:06] Charlotte
    But one of me is worth
    a hundred of anyone else!
[04:21] Lumeire
    Right.
[04:22] Lumeire
    Ars!
[04:23] Ars
    Sir!
[04:25] Ars
    Let's go, everyone! Charge!
[04:31] Ars
    Clamant, please send your company
    to lead the charge!
[04:37] Ars
    I'd like you to open the south gate
    for Lord Couran from the inside!
[04:41] Ars
    It's a dangerous role, but can you do it?
[04:44] Clamant
    Leave it to me.
[04:47] Ars
    We'll follow them and secure the grounds!
[04:55] Ars
    Charlotte! Rietz!
[04:57] Ars
    Excellent work.
[05:01] Ars
    Rietz, Mireille...
[05:03] Ars
    Please take to the front line
    and lead our forces.
[05:07] Ars
    Guide us on our way.
[05:09] Soldier E
    The wall's down! The enemy's coming!
[05:12] Captain
    If they open the south gate from inside,
[05:14] Captain
    Lord Couran's forces will swamp us!
[05:17] Captain
    We'll be done for!
[05:20] Joe
    Hey...
[05:22] Joe
    Looks pretty lively down there!
[05:27] sign
    The Boy Soldier of Castle Staatz
[05:30] Joe
    About time things got interesting.
[05:33] sign
    Castle Staatz, North Gate
[05:38] Lumeire
    Charge!
[05:42] Mireille
    Go!
[05:45] Rietz
    Strike the enemy!
[05:46] Old Captain
    Hold the line!
[05:55] Lamberg Soldier
    I thought Thomas wasn't here...
[05:58] Lamberg Soldier
    But there's an awful lot of them!
[06:00] Charlie
    Rietz!
[06:01] Rietz
    It doesn't matter how many there are!
[06:06] Rietz
    To bring Lord Ars to victory,
[06:08] Rietz
    we must break through all adversity.
[06:13] Old Captain
    Who is that man?!
[06:16] Old Captain
    He's far too strong!
[06:20] Old Captain
    They broke down the wall,
    and they're overwhelming our forces...
[06:24] Old Captain
    Are we done for?
[06:29] Old Captain
    We surrender!
[06:32] Xenon
    Captain!
[06:33] Old Captain
    You can take us prisoner.
[06:35] Old Captain
    Just spare our lives!
[06:38] Rietz
    A wise choice.
[06:39] Rietz
    All right, everyone, drop your—
[06:41] Joe
    Hey, wait a minute!
[06:44] Joe
    Things were just getting exciting!
[06:47] Joe
    I'm gonna fight, too!
[06:49] Joe
    Ow...
[06:54] Old Captain
    You're just messing everything up!
[06:56] Old Captain
    Stand back and wait for orders!
[06:58] Joe
    No way!
[06:58] Joe
    No fair that you get all the fun.
[07:01] Rietz
    Who are you?
[07:03] Joe
    Hey, that's a great question!
[07:05] Joe
    My name is Braham Joe!
[07:07] Joe
    I was born and raised here in Verzud!
[07:09] Joe
    As for my age...
[07:12] Joe
    Um...
[07:14] Joe
    I'm seventeen!
[07:16] Old Captain
    But I just surrendered!
[07:18] Joe
    Shut up!
[07:21] Joe
    I'm not done talking yet!
[07:25] Joe
    Listen up, folks.
[07:28] Joe
    I'm the rowdy brat of Castle Staatz.
[07:31] Joe
    You'd better beat me!
[07:33] Ice
    Keep him away from Rietz!
[07:35] Joe
    You're in my way!
[07:38] Ice
    H-He's so strong!
[07:41] Joe
    Hey, Malkan guy!
[07:43] Joe
    You're the toughest one here, right?
[07:45] Joe
    Fight me, okay?
[07:48] Rietz
    Very well. Give me all you've got!
[07:52] Madamashi
    F-Follow Joe!
[08:07] Joe
    Yeah, you're good at this, all right.
[08:11] Joe
    No one in this castle is as good as me.
[08:14] Joe
    They can't keep up.
[08:16] Joe
    It's great to meet someone who's any good!
[08:18] Joe
    This is awesome!
[08:20] Rietz
    Is that so?
[08:22] Rietz
    I...
[08:24] Rietz
    To be frank, this is the most
    boring match I've fought so far.
[08:31] Joe
    Fighting me... is boring?!
[08:35] Rietz
    Yes.
[08:37] Joe
    I...
[08:40] Joe
    I'm the strongest guy in this castle.
[08:42] Joe
    You can't be bored fighting me!
[08:45] Rietz
    This is exactly the problem.
[08:50] Rietz
    You rely on strength and emotion,
    and fail to employ basic tactics.
[09:02] Joe
    Ow!
[09:05] Rietz
    If you only ever look straight ahead,
    you'll fall for the simplest feints.
[09:12] Rietz
    You have talent.
[09:14] Rietz
    Why fight in a way that completely negates it?
[09:24] Mireille
    Huh? We're done already?
[09:27] Ars
    Mireille!
[09:28] Mireille
    Hey, nice going.
[09:30] Ars
    Yes, likewise!
[09:31] Ars
    We've managed to secure the area.
[09:33] Ars
    Thank you so much.
[09:35] Ars
    Is Rietz—
[09:36] Rietz
    Your footwork is lacking!
[09:41] Rietz
    Don't just give up!
[09:42] Rietz
    Come on! Get up!
[09:44] Ars
    Huh? He's instructing the enemy?
[09:48] sign
    Braham Joe 17 Male
[09:48] sign
    Fights for fun. Likes young, strong women.
[09:53] Rietz
    You're the most incompetent
    fighter I've ever seen.
[10:00] Rietz
    A true soldier puts in the work every day,
    refines his talents, and overcomes his limits.
[10:06] Rietz
    If you just want to exercise brute strength
    like a child, quit the service at once.
[10:20] Rietz
    F-Forgive me, Lord Ars!
[10:22] Rietz
    I got caught up in training him...
[10:24] Joe
    M...
[10:25] Joe
    Master!
[10:27] Joe
    Please!
[10:31] Joe
    Please take me as your student!
[10:35] Rietz
    What are you talking about?
    We're on opposing sides!
[10:38] Joe
    Oh, right. Well...
[10:40] Joe
    Guess I'm going turncoat!
[10:42] Rietz
    But... why should I take you as a student?
[10:45] Joe
    I wanna get stronger!
[10:47] Joe
    I'll start out as a porter if I have to.
[10:49] Joe
    I can, right? Please!
[10:52] Rietz
    Out of the question!
[10:54] Ars
    All right!
[10:56] Ars
    We'd love to have you!
[10:59] Rietz
    Lord Ars?!
[11:02] sign
    Braham Joe 17 Male
[11:02] sign
    Leadership 50/102 Ingenuity 6/61 Prowess 91/92
[11:02] Ars
    He has incredible talent!
[11:05] Ars
    His Ingenuity... is on the low side,
[11:08] Ars
    but the upper limit of his Prowess and
    Leadership are even higher than Rietz's!
[11:14] sign
    Joe
[11:14] Ars
    I'm sure Rietz can bring
    out his full potential!
[11:18] sign
    Paw!
[11:18] Rietz
    Paw.
[11:19] sign
    Woof!
[11:19] Joe
    Woof!
[11:20] Rietz
    Go!
[11:21] Joe
    Woof! Woof!
[11:21] sign
    Woof!
    Woof!
[11:22] Ars
    You see it too, don't you, Rietz?
[11:26] Rietz
    I'll acknowledge that he has talent, but...
[11:30] Joe
    Hey, Master, who's this kid?
[11:32] Rietz
    He is no "kid"!
[11:34] Rietz
    He is Lord Ars Louvent!
[11:35] Rietz
    The man whom I serve!
[11:40] sign
    Art by Joe
[11:41] Joe
    My master's master?!
[11:43] Joe
    Does that mean he's stronger than Rietz?!
[11:46] Joe
    Master's Master, I am Braham Joe!
[11:50] Joe
    I shall serve you!
[11:52] Ars
    I-I'm Ars. It's very good to have you.
[11:58] Ars
    Rietz!
[12:00] Joe
    Master!
[12:02] Ars
    Rietz!
[12:05] Rietz
    If you insist, Lord Ars.
[12:07] Ars
    Thank you!
[12:09] Joe
    All right, then, let's get going!
[12:12] Joe
    Outta the way, rabble!
    Sir Rietz is comin' through!
[12:16] Joe
    I finally met him, Big Bro.
[12:21] Mireille
    Oh?
[12:22] Mireille
    Guess we've got an interesting new recruit.
[12:26] Old Captain
    You're...
[12:28] Old Captain
    Mireille Grangeon, the mistress of torture!
[12:32] Yowa
    I've seen so many people
    broken by her interrogations!
[12:37] Madamashi
    This is bad! I'll never recover,
    mentally or physically!
[12:43] Yowa
    Please! We'll tell you the layout of our
    forces and where the traps are!
[12:46] Yowa
    Just don't torture us! We beg you!
[12:48] Mireille
    For real? How nice of you!
[12:51] Ars
    Is Mireille really that terrifying?
[12:55] sign
    Castle Staatz, Secret Room
[13:00] Clamant
    We've disarmed the traps!
[13:02] sign
    Castle Staatz, South Gate
[13:11] Couran
    Charge!
[13:15] Narrator
    As Couran's main force stormed the castle,
[13:18] Narrator
    its lord, Canses Vandol, fled immediately.
[13:23] Narrator
    Couran's army thus succeeded
    in taking Castle Staatz.
[13:35] sign
    Castle Arcantez
[13:35] Narrator
    The battle for Missian's succession
    then entered its final phase.
[13:41] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[13:47] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[13:48] Couran
    We've finally managed to take Castle Staatz.
[13:52] Couran
    Excellent work, everyone.
[13:52] sign
    Gazes of Suspicion
[13:54] Couran
    In particular,
[13:56] Couran
    Ars Louvent captured Castle Rolto,
[14:00] Couran
    employed mercenaries to save my life,
[14:03] Couran
    and made storming Castle Staatz possible.
[14:06] Joe
    Hey, Master's Master!
[14:07] Couran
    Let us applaud him!
[14:11] Ars
    I owe it to all of you!
[14:12] Ars
    Thank you so much!
[14:28] Soldiers
    I heard it was gonna snow,
    but it's really piling up.
[14:32] Soldiers
    Sure is.
[14:33] Ars
    Pardon me.
[14:35] Couran
    Hey, Ars. We've been waiting.
[14:43] Couran
    Oh, don't mind them.
[14:45] Couran
    They're just my guards.
[14:47] Couran
    As I said before, you did
    great work on this campaign.
[14:50] Ars
    Not at all. It was everyone else's doing.
[14:53] Couran
    No, it's unprecedented for such a young lord
    of a small domain to be so successful.
[14:59] Couran
    Your courage and intelligence
    are exceptional,
[15:02] Couran
    as is your mysterious ability
    to read the hearts of others.
[15:09] Couran
    Exactly who are you?
[15:14] Couran
    Rather...
[15:15] Couran
    What are you hiding?
[15:21] Ars
    Lord Couran... What's going on?
[15:23] Ars
    This isn't his usual aura...
[15:26] Ars
    Does he think I'm after his throne?
[15:30] Ars
    Or... has he realized that
    I'm not from this world?
[15:38] Ars
    I'm just one insignificant lord.
[15:41] Couran
    I see.
[15:43] Couran
    Still, an insignificant lord must have
    his reasons for ascending this far.
[15:49] Couran
    And don't lie to me.
[15:53] Ars
    I do have a reason.
[15:56] Couran
    And what is it?
[15:59] Ars
    There's only one thing I want.
[16:02] Ars
    I want to create a peaceful world where
    the people of my domain can be happy.
[16:07] Ars
    I don't know why I have
    this mysterious ability.
[16:12] Ars
    But I was born the son of a lord,
    and when I inherited my father's domain,
[16:17] Ars
    I swore that I'd use my power for my people.
[16:27] Couran
    I see!
[16:28] Couran
    That's about the answer I expected.
[16:32] Couran
    You should see your face.
[16:34] Couran
    You know, my retainers have
    been in my ear lately,
[16:37] Couran
    wondering just who this
    "Ars Louvent" fellow is.
[16:41] Couran
    Some of them have their doubts
    about your motivations,
[16:45] Couran
    and others are worried you
    might be after my throne.
[16:50] Couran
    Of course, I don't believe that's the case.
[16:53] Ars
    O-Of course not!
[16:56] Couran
    I'm sure what you've just said has
    put my nervous retainers at ease.
[17:01] Couran
    But you know... when you
    stand out, you get attention.
[17:07] Couran
    Everyone in Missian has
    their eyes on you now.
[17:16] Couran
    I'm counting on you, Ars.
[17:18] Ars
    Y-Yes, my lord!
[17:25] Ars
    Th-That was nerve-racking!
[17:28] Ars
    That's the most terrifying
    room I've ever been in!
[17:33] Ars
    What if I'd given a different answer?
[17:41] Ars
    But it's true that not everyone
    necessarily likes me.
[17:45] Ars
    I'd better be careful.
[17:48] Ars
    What the—
[17:51] Charlotte
    I've taken the head of Ars Louvent!
[17:54] Ars
    What are you doing, Charlotte?!
[17:56] Charlotte
    Look at all this snow!
[17:58] Charlotte
    It'd be a crime not to play in it!
[18:00] Charlotte
    I've never seen snow before!
[18:03] Charlotte
    Look! The world's white
    as far as you can see!
[18:07] Rietz
    What nonsense.
[18:09] Rietz
    We may have time off,
    but we're in the middle of a war.
[18:11] Rietz
    You don't want to catch a cold
    and be caught ill-prepa—
[18:15] Charlotte
    I've taken the head of Rietz Muses!
[18:21] Ars
    R-Rietz?!
[18:22] Rietz
    Follow me, Joe!
[18:24] Rietz
    We're fighting back!
[18:25] Joe
    Yes, Master!
[18:26] Charlotte
    It's war!
[18:32] Charlotte
    Split up and surround 'em!
[18:35] Rietz
    All right, plow through the middle!
[18:37] Joe
    Look, Master! I made huge snowballs!
[18:40] Ars
    Th-They're all so fired up.
[18:42] Pham
    Now, now!
[18:43] Pham
    Which army will win, the East or the West?
[18:46] Pham
    Odds right now favor the West.
[18:48] Pham
    Come and place your bets!
[18:50] Ars
    What are you doing, Pham?!
[18:52] Pham
    Hey, Ars.
[18:53] Pham
    I like placing bets,
[18:55] Pham
    but I like making money more.
[19:01] Clamant
    Honestly, what a noisy bunch.
[19:04] Ars
    Yeah, I guess Clamant wouldn't want
    to take part in a snowball fight...
[19:08] Clamant
    Hey.
[19:09] Clamant
    You can hold your liquor, woman.
[19:12] Mireille
    Yeah, so can you.
[19:15] Mireille
    Wanna see who can knock it back faster?
[19:20] Rosell
    Look, everyone!
[19:21] Mob 1
    It's huge!
[19:22] Mob 2
    Wow, great work!
[19:25] Rietz
    Get back here, Charlotte!
[19:32] Charlotte
    Aw, Rietz messed it up!
[19:34] Rietz
    Only because you were running away!
[19:36] Rietz
    I'm so sorry, Rosell!
[19:38] Rosell
    I-It's fine! I don't mind!
[19:41] Rosell
    I-I really don't...
[19:44] Rietz
    I'm so, so sorry!
[19:46] Rietz
    I declare a truce!
[19:48] Rietz
    Let's combine forces to rebuild the snowman!
[19:50] Rietz
    Charlotte, you help, too!
[19:52] Charlotte
    I mean, if you need me that bad...
[20:12] Rosell
    Amazing! It's even stronger than before!
[20:15] Rosell
    Thank you so much!
[20:16] Freddie
    Hey! If you call a truce,
    no one gets any winnings!
[20:19] Ben
    We want our money back, bookie!
[20:21] Soldiers
    Yeah! Give it back!
[20:27] Freddie
    Hey, he escaped with shadow magic!
[20:32] Ars
    Pham...
[20:37] Charlotte
    Hey, Ars, when does snow fall?
[20:41] Charlotte
    Will it be like this forever?
[20:43] Ars
    Snow only falls in winter.
[20:45] Charlotte
    So it's only here for now...
[20:49] Charlotte
    I hope I get to see it with
    you guys again next year.
[20:56] sign
    You'll catch a cold!
[20:56] sign
    Achoo!
[20:57] Rietz
    Here. You'll catch a cold.
[21:00] Subordinate
    They're monsters...
[21:00] sign
    They're monsters...
[21:02] Mireille
    Good stuff!
[21:04] sign
    Lord Rengue...
[21:04] sign
    Zzz...
[21:05] Lumeire
    Lord Rengue...
[21:12] Ars
    Next year and forever on,
    I'll protect these smiles.
[21:25] Thomas
    Mireille has anticipated
    every one of my plans.
[21:29] Thomas
    She's undeniably a genius.
[21:32] Thomas
    But if I make any more mistakes, I...
[21:37] Yuno
    Lord Thomas...
[21:41] Vasmarque
    That's not at all like you...
[21:43] Vasmarque
    Thomas.
[21:47] Thomas
    Lord Vasmarque?!
[23:25] Charlotte
    Boy, that was fun!
[23:26] Rietz
    Honestly, you just...
[23:28] Rosell
    Now, now. It's all right for a change.
[23:30] Rosell
    Lord Ars enjoyed himself, too.
[23:31] Rietz
    I realize that. But don't use
    this as an excuse to slack off.
[23:34] Charlotte
    Yeah, I know.
[23:35] Rosell
    We'll show off what we can do!
[23:36] sign
    Next Time Allegiance
[23:37] Rietz
    Next time: "Allegiance."

Season 2

E23 - Allegiance

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[00:00] sign
    Grangeon Estate
[00:06] (Flashback) Butler
    They're both incredibly talented.
[00:11] (Flashback) Young Thomas
    Shoot! I didn't see that coming!
[00:11] sign
    Thomas Grangeon
[00:13] sign
    Mireille Grangeon
[00:13] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    I can see right through you, Thomas.
[00:17] (Flashback) Young Thomas
    One more game!
[00:23] Thomas
    Mireille was always a few steps ahead of me.
[00:27] sign
    Province of Missian
    Officers' Academy, Intermediate Facility
[00:34] Thomas
    She wasn't just intelligent;
    she also excelled athletically.
[00:44] Thomas
    No matter how hard I tried,
    I couldn't beat her.
[00:53] sign
    Castle Arcantez
[00:53] Thomas
    That remained true, even after
    we came to serve the governor.
[00:59] Thomas
    All I could do was stand in her shadow
    as she moved onward and upward.
[01:04] Thomas
    Mireille's a genius.
[01:06] Thomas
    I had to acknowledge that.
[01:10] Thomas
    However...
[01:11] Thomas
    The one thing she had wrong
    was her disdain for our father.
[01:15] Thomas
    Our father was a fine man who
    upheld his allegiance to the end.
[01:20] Thomas
    If I could best Mireille,
    I could prove I was right about that.
[01:29] Thomas
    But then, one day, it suddenly happened...
[01:33] (Flashback) Soldier
    Mireille Grangeon, you are hereby banished!
[01:39] (Flashback) Mireille
    Guess I messed up!
[01:43] sign
    Episode 23 Allegiance
[01:46] Amador
    Thomas Grangeon.
[01:49] (Flashback) Amador
    As governor of Missian Province,
    I hereby appoint you my chief advisor.
[01:55] (Flashback) Thomas
    Lord Amador, I humbly accept.
[01:59] (Flashback) Amador
    I'll be relying on you from here on out.
[02:02] (Flashback) Amador
    Give me your best.
[02:03] (Flashback) Thomas
    My lord!
[02:05] Thomas
    At last, I'd gotten the best of her,
[02:07] Thomas
    my victory born out of
    allegiance like our father's.
[02:10] Thomas
    I was right the whole time!
[02:14] Thomas
    Or so I thought...
[02:24] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[02:28] sign
    Season 2
[03:42] sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[03:42] sign
    Season 2
[03:47] Thomas
    Mireille has anticipated
    every one of my plans.
[03:52] Thomas
    She's undeniably a genius.
[03:55] Thomas
    But if I make any more mistakes, I...
[03:59] Yuno
    Lord Thomas...
[04:03] Vasmarque
    That's not at all like you...
[04:06] Vasmarque
    Thomas.
[04:09] Sign
    Vasmarque Salamakhia
[04:09] Thomas
    Lord Vasmarque?!
[04:14] Vasmarque
    Couran and his people are heading for Verzud.
[04:17] Vasmarque
    I thought I'd check in on you
    before that happens.
[04:23] Thomas
    Forgive me, my lord!
[04:25] Thomas
    I swear, in our next engagement,
    I will bring you—
[04:28] Vasmarque
    Mireille has joined Couran, I hear?
[04:31] Vasmarque
    That explains our disappointing outcomes.
[04:34] Vasmarque
    Rise, Thomas.
[04:39] Vasmarque
    I know your loyalty.
[04:42] Vasmarque
    Like your father before you,
[04:44] Vasmarque
    you have dedicated your heart
    and soul to our province.
[04:48] Vasmarque
    Why would I chastise you?
[04:54] Vasmarque
    I'm like you.
[04:57] Vasmarque
    I took up the sword because I love Missian
    and want to protect what my father left to me.
[05:06] Vasmarque
    For our homeland, we must slay Couran.
[05:12] Thomas
    Lord Vasmarque...
[05:16] Vasmarque
    I'm counting on you, Thomas.
[05:19] Thomas
    My lord!
[05:20] sign
    Castle Staatz
[05:21] Ars
    It's finally time to take Castle Verzud,
    the stronghold of Verzud.
[05:26] Couran
    Yes.
[05:28] Couran
    During our Castle Staatz campaign,
    Thomas came after me himself.
[05:28] sign
    Taking Verzud
[05:33] Couran
    It's a sign of their desperation.
[05:37] Couran
    I expect the Verzud forces to
    throw everything they have at us.
[05:42] Couran
    I'll be relying on all of you.
[05:44] All
    Yes, sir!
[05:46] Ars
    We're finally going to face Thomas directly.
[05:50] Ars
    Will Mireille really...
[05:55] Guard A
    Excuse me.
[05:56] Guard A
    A messenger from Verzud's headman
    requests an audience with Lord Couran.
[06:02] Messenger
    I'm here on behalf of Canses Vandol,
     headman of Verzud.
[06:08] Couran
    What is his message?
[06:10] Messenger
    Regarding the upcoming battle...
[06:13] Messenger
    Would you perhaps accept a truce?
[06:18] Couran
    A truce? Now?
[06:21] Messenger
    Lord Canses seeks to avoid needless death.
[06:26] Couran
    He knows he's losing and
    doesn't want to surrender,
[06:29] Couran
    so he's asking for a truce?
[06:31] Messenger
    Not at all.
[06:33] Messenger
    The needless death will be
    on your side, Lord Couran.
[06:37] Couran
    What does that mean?
[06:39] Messenger
    We've successfully developed
    a large-scale weapon...
[06:44] Messenger
    A massive catalyzer and spell capable
    of wiping a city off the map in one strike.
[06:51] Messenger
    If we wish, we could turn this entire
    area into a barren wasteland.
[06:57] Couran
    If you have such a device,
    why haven't you used it already?
[07:02] Messenger
    If possible, we'd prefer not to destroy our
     own lands and kill our brethren en masse.
[07:11] Messenger
    But should your aggression continue,
    we will be left with no other recourse.
[07:16] Messenger
    Therefore, I came to request a truce.
[07:20] Couran
    I find this difficult to believe.
[07:23] Couran
    Give us some time.
[07:25] Mireille
    It's totally a bluff, you guys!
[07:28] Ars
    Yes, I suppose...
[07:31] Ars
    Have you heard anything
    about this large-scale weapon?
[07:34] Couran
    Nothing from the previous governor.
[07:36] Couran
    I doubt that Verzud alone could
    create such a powerful weapon.
[07:42] Charlotte
    They expect us to believe this crap?
[07:44] Rietz
    It does feel rather pointless
    to even humor the idea.
[07:48] Ars
    You're right.
[07:50] Couran
    Well, I feel like we should
    reject their offer, at least.
[07:53] Couran
    Send the messenger away.
[07:55] Guard A
    My lord!
[08:00] Ars
    What's the matter, Rosell?
[08:02] Rosell
    It's just... It seems awfully
    crude to be a bluff.
[08:07] Rosell
    Surely they knew we wouldn't accept.
[08:10] Rosell
    Thomas is on their side, isn't he?
[08:13] Rosell
    He must have something else
    in mind, don't you think?
[08:17] Mireille
    Not sure.
[08:18] Rosell
    Could you tell me more about
    your relationship with him?
[08:23] Mireille
    Huh? Where's all this coming from?
[08:26] Rosell
    You're the one who taught me to
    put myself in my opponent's shoes!
[08:31] Mireille
    Well, sure, but...
[08:34] Rosell
    How did you two end up becoming strategists?
[08:38] Mireille
    Just kind of fell into it, I guess...
[08:42] sign
    Head of House Grangeon
    Edouard Grangeon
[08:43] Edouard
    What is the meaning of this?!
[08:46] Missian Official
    You are to be executed for plotting treason.
[08:46] sign
    The Grangeon Siblings
[08:49] Edouard
    Wait a minute! I would never even dream of—
[08:52] (Flashback) Missian Official
    The governor has received reports
     from multiple sources!
[08:58] (Flashback) Missian Official
    House Grangeon is hereby
    stripped of its title.
[09:02] (Flashback) Edouard
    What does the governor
    have to say about this?!
[09:04] (Flashback) Edouard
    I've asked to speak with him numerous times!
[09:07] (Flashback) Missian Official
    I'm afraid the decision is final.
[09:10] (Flashback) Edouard
    Wait, please!
[09:12] (Flashback) Edouard
    Then... may I make one final request?
[09:19] (Flashback) Missian Official
    Very well.
[09:21] (Flashback) Missian Official
    I'll hear your last wish.
[09:24] (Flashback) Edouard
    Thank you, sir.
[09:27] (Flashback) Edouard
    I have two children.
[09:30] (Flashback) Edouard
    Will you please support them?
[09:34] (Flashback) Edouard
    And if you won't do that...
[09:38] (Flashback) Edouard
    Please kill them both.
[09:42] (Flashback) Official
    Kill your children?!
[09:44] (Flashback) Edouard
    Unlike their father, they're both brilliant.
[09:47] (Flashback) Edouard
    But that brilliance also
    makes them dangerous.
[09:51] (Flashback) Edouard
    If they're stripped of their noble standing
     and go to some other province,
[09:55] (Flashback) Edouard
    they may become a threat to Missian someday!
[10:10] (Flashback) Young Thomas
    Someone set our father up!
[10:12] (Flashback) Young Thomas
    He's so loyal that he'd ask for
    the execution of his own heirs!
[10:16] (Flashback) Young Thomas
    He would never betray the governor!
[10:20] (Flashback) Young Thomas
    Isn't that right, Mireille?
[10:22] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    Boy, this is a real mess.
[10:26] (Flashback) Young Thomas
    How can you be so calm?
[10:28] (Flashback) Young Thomas
    They might kill us, too!
[10:30] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    C'mon, think about it.
[10:32] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    The governor ignored all of our father's
    pleas when deciding to execute him.
[10:36] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    Why would he believe him about
    the need to have us killed?
[10:47] Mireille
    Our father was then executed,
[10:49] Mireille
    and we became commoners.
[10:54] (Flashback) Noble A
    No need to go any further.
[10:56] (Flashback) Noble B
    They may be the children of a traitor,
    but they're just commoners now.
[11:01] (Flashback) Noble B
    It'd be stupid to waste
    any more time on them.
[11:14] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    Ow, ow, ow...
[11:19] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    Pretty cool that they didn't
    kill us, huh, Thomas?
[11:23] (Flashback) Young Thomas
    There's no point in living like this.
[11:26] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    Father was such an earnest guy.
[11:29] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    He shoulda run away instead
    of letting 'em kill him.
[11:33] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    What a dummy.
[11:35] (Flashback) Young Thomas
    Don't talk that way!
[11:37] (Flashback) Young Thomas
    Our father isn't stupid!
[11:40] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    Glad to see you've still got spirit.
[11:45] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    Thomas, we've lost our house and our parents.
[11:54] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    But we've still got our brains and our mouths.
[11:58] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    With weapons like these,
    we can keep on living.
[12:04] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    Guess we're not nobles anymore, huh?
[12:13] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    Ain't it great, Thomas?
[12:15] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    We don't have to wear those
    stuffy clothes anymore!
[12:22] Mireille
    To survive after we were
    stripped of our nobility,
[12:25] Mireille
    we joined an officers' academy for commoners.
[12:28] Mireille
    Then we became strategists.
[12:32] Mireille
    Thomas never really liked me.
[12:35] Mireille
    He was always finding something to bark
    at me about. Pretty annoying, really.
[12:39] Rosell
    I had no idea you went through all that...
[12:42] Mireille
    Well, you got what you needed, right?
[12:44] Mireille
    I'm gonna go drinking!
[12:49] sign
    Castle Verzud
[12:52] Thomas
    Hurry! We set out the moment we're ready!
[12:56] Canses
    Thomas.
[12:58] Canses
    Are you really going yourself?
[13:01] Thomas
    Yes.
[13:02] Canses
    With Castle Staatz under their control,
[13:05] Canses
    we have no hope of receiving reinforcements.
[13:07] Canses
    We're absolutely—
[13:08] Thomas
    Lord Canses.
[13:10] Thomas
    I will prove my allegiance to Lord Vasmarque.
[13:20] Thomas
    This time... I will defeat Mireille
    and put all this behind me!
[13:27] Couran
    Do we have everything ready for the campaign?
[13:29] Canarre Soldier A
    Yes, sir.
[13:29] Canarre Soldier A
    Reinforcements will arrive soon, as well.
[13:32] Couran
    Good. If anything comes up,
    contact me immediately.
[13:35] Guard
    Lord Couran!
[13:36] Couran
    What is it?
[13:37] Guard
    Report from our scouts!
[13:39] Guard
    The large-scale weapon has
    been sighted on Verzud Hill!
[13:42] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[13:42] Couran
    What?
[13:47] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[13:47] Guard
    Report from our scouts!
[13:49] Guard
    The large-scale weapon has
    been sighted on Verzud Hill!
[13:53] Retainer A
    Then the large-scale weapon really exists?!
[13:55] Retainer B
    I thought Verzud didn't have the
    money or the know-how for that!
[13:59] All
    What do we do?
[14:01] sign
    Déjà Vu
[14:02] Ars
    What do you think?
[14:04] Rosell
    You think it's really a weapon?
[14:06] Rietz
    It does seem rather dubious.
[14:08] Mireille
    It's a total bluff, you guys.
[14:10] Mireille
    They just set up a scary-looking
    model to make us sweat.
[14:15] Ars
    Probably...
[14:16] Retainer A
    But what if it really is a weapon?!
[14:18] Retainer C
    We could all be in grave danger!
[14:21] Mireille
    You're gonna swallow that garbage
    without even looking into it?
[14:24] Mireille
    What are you, stupid?
[14:25] Retainer A
    What?!
[14:25] Retainers
    Did she call us stupid?!
[14:26] Ars
    Well, then, why don't we
     investigate to be sure?
[14:30] Mireille
    Who do we send?
[14:31] Mireille
    The scouts on the field are already back.
[14:34] Ars
    You're right.
[14:35] Ars
    In that case, I'll ask Pham.
[14:38] Pham
    The kid never stops asking for stuff, does he?
[14:45] Glenn
    So that's the large-scale weapon?
[14:57] Ars
    We have a report!
[14:59] Ars
    The large-scale weapon was a fake!
[15:02] Retainers
    What? A fake?
[15:04] Ars
    A close inspection revealed that
[15:06] Ars
    it doesn't have an aqua magia tank
    of sufficient size for a powerful spell.
[15:11] Ars
    There were no mages were present, either.
[15:13] Couran
    I see.
[15:14] Rosell
    Then was the truce offer just
    an attempt to buy time?
[15:21] Rosell
    Wait, but that doesn't add up, either...
[15:24] Ars
    What is it, Rosell?
[15:26] Rosell
    Why bother buying time?
[15:28] Rosell
    There's no way to get backup
    to Castle Verzud anyway.
[15:31] Rosell
    All it would do is give us
    more time for reinforcements.
[15:35] Rosell
    They're putting themselves
    at a greater disadvantage.
[15:38] Ars
    You're right.
[15:39] Rosell
    Also, did they really expect us to believe
    them about the large-scale weapon?
[15:44] Rosell
    Surely Thomas is smarter than that...
[15:47] Couran
    I have heard that they're strengthening
    Castle Verzud's defenses.
[15:53] Rietz
    Is that why they're buying time, then?
[15:56] Couran
    It seems so.
[15:58] Couran
    Better not to give them any more time, then.
[16:01] Ars
    But this situation...
    Why does it feel like déjà vu?
[16:06] Messenger
    A massive catalyzer and spell capable
    of wiping a city off the map in one strike.
[16:14] Couran
    Then prepare to—
[16:15] Ars
    Wait a minute!
[16:16] Couran
    What is it?
[16:17] Ars
    I feel like I've been through this before!
[16:21] Charlotte
    You've seen through a fake
    secret weapon before?
[16:25] Ars
    No, not that part...
[16:27] Mireille
    I hear you, kid.
[16:29] Mireille
    The mock battle, right?
[16:31] Ars
    Th-That's it! The mock battle!
[16:34] Ars
    You had a soldier surrender
    and leak false information
[16:38] Ars
    to encourage the other side
    to advance, remember?
[16:42] Ars
    They've sent a messenger with a lie
    we'd see through to spur us to action.
[16:48] Ars
    It's the same plan!
[16:50] Couran
    What are you talking about?
[16:52] Mireille
    My little bro Thomas wants us
     to call their bluff and sortie
[16:58] Mireille
    so he can hit us hard while our guard's down.
[17:01] Couran
    I see.
[17:03] Couran
    He was taking your
    intelligence into account.
[17:07] Rosell
    Which means they'll have an ambush
    waiting for us when we march.
[17:11] Rosell
    As for spots along the path to Castle Verzud
    where we'd be vulnerable to ambush...
[17:18] Rosell
    Here! The Forest of Kai!
[17:21] Rosell
    The enemy might be hiding in here!
[17:25] Couran
    Good. Well done, Ars.
[17:28] Couran
    We can use this to outwit the enemy.
[17:30] Ars
    Not at all! Thank you, sir!
[17:32] Couran
    Let's move out!
[17:34] Couran
    We'll burn the forest with their troops in it!
[17:37] Retainers
    Sir!
[17:39] Mireille
    Turning an old plan of mine back on me...
[17:43] Mireille
    You've still got a long way to go.
[17:46] Mireille
    Looks like I win again.
[17:51] Narrator
    The most important element of strategy is
    gauging the depth of your enemy's thinking.
[17:57] Narrator
    Whoever correctly estimates
    their enemy's intelligence
[18:01] Narrator
    and deciphers their thinking
    will control the flow of battle.
[18:04] sign
    Forest of Kai
[18:04] Narrator
    The enemy force led by Thomas was,
    as Mireille's side predicted,
[18:08] Narrator
    indeed in the Forest of Kai near Verzud.
[18:12] Narrator
    But this time,
[18:13] Narrator
    the one with greater understanding
    of their opponent was not Mireille...
[18:17] Narrator
    but rather Thomas.
[18:20] Thomas
    Just you wait, Mireille.
[18:22] Thomas
    You'll realize we've set an ambush in the
    forest and try to burn it down with us inside.
[18:27] Thomas
    You'll be certain of your victory.
[18:30] Thomas
    But we've rigged up the forest with magical
    devices that detonate in contact with flames.
[18:37] Thomas
    They'll blow the moment
    you unleash your fire
[18:40] Thomas
    and deal significant damage to your forces.
[18:43] Anton
    It's an amazing plan,
     predicting what the enemy will think.
[18:46] Anton
    Lord Thomas is as incredible as ever.
[18:50] Bent
    The devices are all in place!
[18:52] Thomas
    Good.
[18:53] Thomas
    Now I'll tell you the real plan.
[18:58] Thomas
    The enemy outnumbers us many times over.
[19:00] Thomas
    Even if we take a portion
    of them out with explosives,
[19:03] Thomas
    it won't be enough to stop their advance.
[19:06] Bent
    Then this was all pointless?
[19:08] Thomas
    No.
[19:09] Thomas
    The explosions will tell them they made
     the wrong call and throw them into disarray.
[19:13] Bent
    You're going to break their line
    while the bombs are going off?!
[19:17] Thomas
    Yes.
[19:19] Thomas
    We're vastly outnumbered in this situation.
[19:22] Thomas
    To overcome that,
    we must be willing to risk death.
[19:27] Thomas
    The battle ahead is do-or-die!
[19:30] Thomas
    We may not survive it.
[19:34] Thomas
    If you're not prepared to face that,
    then leave before I turn around.
[19:44] Thomas
    It's a dangerous plan.
[19:46] Thomas
    If we fail to take the enemy
    general's head, we may die in vain.
[19:51] Thomas
    But...
[19:53] (Flashback) Vasmarque
    I see.
[19:54] (Flashback) Vasmarque
    You're Edouard Grangeon's son?
[20:01] (Flashback) Vasmarque
    He gave his heart and soul for our province.
[20:06] (Flashback) Vasmarque
    I believe that he was wrongly accused.
[20:10] (Flashback) Vasmarque
    We lost a good man.
[20:13] Thomas
    In that moment, I swore
    allegiance to Lord Vasmarque.
[20:18] Thomas
    I've done absolutely everything
    I could to bring him victory.
[20:23] Thomas
    That includes the plot at Castle Samkh.
[20:26] Thomas
    If I die, so be it.
[20:29] Thomas
    I've been prepared for death at every turn.
[20:36] Thomas
    All I do, I do for Lord Vasmarque.
[20:39] Thomas
    My loyalty is my affirmation
    of the way my father lived,
[20:44] Thomas
    and it will bring me victory over Mireille!
[20:48] Thomas
    Even if none of them stay with me...
[20:51] Thomas
    I'll do it myself!
[20:59] Thomas
    You all...
[21:04] Bent
    Lord Thomas.
[21:06] Bent
    Just as you swear allegiance
    to Lord Vasmarque,
[21:10] Bent
    we swear allegiance to you.
[21:18] Thomas
    Some of you may not survive this.
[21:23] Thomas
    But more than being a mere
    ragtag band of soldiers,
[21:26] Thomas
    a force that comes together in the
    name of a cause is truly strong.
[21:32] Thomas
    I'm proud of all of you.
[21:38] Thomas
    Take your positions!
[21:42] Thomas
    We charge at the first explosion!
[21:45] All
    Sir!
[21:50] Couran
    The Forest of Kai is just ahead!
[23:25] Rietz
    Thanks to Rosell, we know what
    the enemy's after, right?
[23:28] Ars
    Yes.
[23:29] Ars
    But they may have a plan to circumvent ours.
[23:33] Rietz
    We can't let our guard down, but I
    know you can handle this, Lord Ars.
[23:36] sign
    Next Time Entrusted Feelings
[23:37] Ars
    Next time: "Entrusted Feelings."

Season 2

E24 - Entrusted Feelings

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[00:00] Sign
    Episode 24 Entrusted Feelings
[00:04] Couran
    Thomas, eh?
[00:05] Couran
    It would be shame to have to kill him.
[00:07] Charlotte
    Let's get in there!
[00:09] Jil
    Yes, ma'am!
[00:17] Rietz
    Rosell.
[00:18] Rietz
    Is something bothering you?
[00:20] Rosell
    No...
[00:32] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[00:36] Sign
    Season 2
[01:50] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
[01:50] Sign
    Season 2
[02:02] Thomas
    You may be a genius, Mireille...
[02:05] Thomas
    But I'm the one who will bring
    final victory to my lord.
[02:14] Lumeire
    Lord Couran!
[02:15] Lumeire
    The mages are in place!
[02:17] Couran
    Good.
[02:19] sign
    Reckoning
[02:20] Couran
    Get ready!
[02:25] Thomas
    Come on.
[02:28] Ars
    Rosell.
[02:30] Ars
    Mireille isn't Lamberg's only strategist.
[02:36] Couran
    Prepare to fire!
[02:37] Rosell
    W-Wait a minute!
[02:43] Thomas
    What's wrong? They're not going off.
[02:46] Anton
    Their forces did deploy, didn't they?
[02:49] Bent
    Yes, you'd expect them
    to be attacking by now...
[02:56] Thomas
    What just happened?!
[03:00] Charlotte
    Let the battle begin.
[03:13] Anton
    I-It's a raid!
[03:18] Joe
    Master's given his orders!
[03:20] Joe
    Take out the weaklings and clear the path!
[03:23] Soldier
    You're not our leader!
[03:25] Bent
    Raid! Raid!
[03:33] Thomas
    Trigger the detonators!
[04:00] Thomas
    How?
[04:02] Thomas
    How'd she see through it?!
[04:06] Thomas
    Mireille!
[04:11] Ars
    Lord Couran!
[04:13] Lumeire
    It's not safe! Get back!
[04:15] Couran
    Never mind that.
[04:16] Couran
    Capture the enemy unit alive!
[04:18] Couran
    Don't kill Thomas!
[04:22] Thomas
    Lord Couran?
[04:23] Thomas
    If I can just take his head...
[04:27] Ars
    That's...
[04:29] Ars
    Thomas Grangeon!
[04:32] Lumeire
    Stop their general!
[04:41] Bent
    Follow Lord Thomas!
[04:45] Jil
    W-We should help!
[04:46] Charlotte
    No!
[04:47] Charlotte
    The detonators are still close by.
[04:49] Charlotte
    We'll end up hitting Ars.
[04:51] Charlotte
    Stay standing, Ars.
[04:56] Lumeire
    Ars! Stay with Lord Couran!
[04:58] Ars
    Yes, sir!
[05:02] Ars
    Lord Couran's stats are higher,
[05:05] Ars
    but...
[05:06] Thomas
    Lord Couran!
[05:10] Ars
    That intensity...
[05:16] Couran
    Ars?
[05:18] Raven
    Ars.
[05:23] Thomas
    Out of my way!
[05:25] Rietz
    Lord Ars!
[05:34] Ars
    Rietz!
[05:37] sign
    Prowess
[05:38] Rietz
    I won't allow you near Lord Ars!
[05:54] Ars
    Rietz... Thank you.
[06:03] Thomas
    N-Not yet...
[06:11] Thomas
    I'm still...
[06:17] Thomas
    Mireille...
[06:19] Mireille
    Long time no see, Thomas.
[06:26] sign
    Thomas Grangeon
[06:33] Rietz
    Lord Ars! Never, ever do
    anything so reckless again!
[06:37] Ars
    S-S-S-Sorry!
[06:39] Rietz
    Why did you rush out like that?
[06:42] Ars
    I'm not sure.
[06:44] Ars
    I knew Lord Couran was far
    more capable than me, but...
[06:49] Ars
    When I thought about what might
    happen, I couldn't stop myself.
[06:55] Charlotte
    That's just who Ars is.
[06:57] Rietz
    Don't you forget that I've known
    him longer than you have.
[07:02] Charlotte
    What, trying to play the seniority card?
[07:04] Ars
    Now, now, now!
[07:06] Ars
    Anyway, I hope they're all right...
[07:12] Mireille
    Haven't seen you in a while,
    man. You look awful.
[07:16] Thomas
    Be quiet!
[07:17] Thomas
    I lost to you again.
[07:19] Thomas
    Just kill me now!
[07:20] Mireille
    Sheesh, still such a drama queen.
[07:23] Mireille
    I think you've got it wrong, though.
[07:25] Mireille
    I'm not the one who saw through your plan.
[07:29] Thomas
    This child did?
[07:31] Mireille
    But man, talk about a close call!
[07:33] Mireille
    If it'd just been me, we'd be dead by now.
[07:37] Mireille
    Thanks, Rosell.
[07:39] Rosell
    N-Not at all!
[07:40] Thomas
    How did you see through my plan?!
[07:43] Thomas
    The success of a plan is determined by how
    well you can anticipate your opponent!
[07:48] Thomas
    I know Mireille through and through,
[07:50] Thomas
    but you know nothing about me!
[07:51] Rosell
    Y-Yes, that's very true!
[07:54] Rosell
    But I've spent a lot of time
    thinking about Mireille, too...
[07:59] Rosell
    T-To defeat your enemy, it's important to
    think about how you'd defeat your own side.
[08:05] Rosell
    So I had to think about how I'd beat Mireille!
[08:10] (Flashback) Couran
    Prepare to fire!
[08:11] (Flashback) Rosell
    W-Wait a minute!
[08:12] (Flashback) Rosell
    I think there might be bombs in the forest!
[08:15] Mireille
    And Rosell was right on the money.
[08:17] Mireille
    He's my pupil, but I've gotta hand it to him.
[08:20] Mireille
    All you could think about was beating me.
[08:24] Mireille
    You never thought someone else might
     come up with the exact same ideas you did.
[08:29] Mireille
    You really are a dunce of a brother.
[08:34] Charlotte
    They're siblings, but there must be
     bad blood, given that they're enemies.
[08:41] Charlotte
    Ars?
[08:44] sign
    Tends to hide her true feelings.
[08:49] Mireille
    I mean, ever since you were a kid—
[08:51] Ars
    M-Mireille!
[08:53] Ars
    Um, you really should say
    what you're really thinking!
[08:58] Mireille
    Huh? What in the world are you...
[09:10] Mireille
    I guess so.
[09:12] Mireille
    You seriously whooped me this time!
[09:15] Mireille
    But my pupil saved my skin,
    so I guess it amounts to a draw.
[09:23] Mireille
    I'm just tryin' to say, y'know...
[09:29] Mireille
    You've gotten good at this.
[09:36] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    But we've still got our brains and our mouths.
[09:38] (Flashback) Young Mireille
    With weapons like these,
    we can keep on living.
[09:54] Thomas
    In the end, maybe...
[10:07] Thomas
    In the end, maybe I just wanted
    Mireille to acknowledge me.
[10:15] Mireille
    What's so funny?
[10:17] Thomas
    Nothing.
[10:19] Thomas
    I admit defeat.
[10:24] Couran
    Thomas.
[10:26] Thomas
    Lord Couran...
[10:28] Couran
    Serve me, and you have my word
     you'll be treated well.
[10:33] Thomas
    I've sworn allegiance to Lord Vasmarque.
[10:36] Thomas
    Even if I've lost, I cannot
    compromise on that.
[10:41] Couran
    I see. A shame.
[10:44] Couran
    Take him to a cell.
[10:45] Soldiers
    Sir!
[10:48] Ars
    We can breathe easy now.
[10:50] Rosell
    Yes!
[10:53] Thomas
    Hey, kid!
[10:55] Thomas
    Nice work.
[10:57] Rosell
    W-Well, if Lord Ars hadn't encouraged me...
[11:04] Thomas
    Don't let Mireille influence you too much.
[11:07] Rosell
    R-Right!
[11:16] Ars
    The failure of Thomas's plan
[11:19] Ars
    led Castle Verzud to drop its
    resistance and surrender.
[11:30] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[11:35] Sign
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,
    
    I'll Use My Appraisal Skill
     to Rise in the World
[11:39] Couran
    Well done, all of you!
[11:42] sign
    Headman
[11:43] Couran
    With this, our army controls two of the three
    great cities of Semplar, Arcantez, and Verzud.
[11:50] Couran
    All thanks to your hard work.
[11:53] Couran
    I will now award honors.
[11:58] Couran
    First, I wish to appoint new headmen
    to the districts of Verzud and Samkh.
[12:04] Couran
    Frador.
[12:05] Couran
    I fear I must ask you to step
    down as the headman of Samkh.
[12:09] Fraedor
    As you will, my lord.
[12:11] Ars
    Both districts will be extremely
    important in the battle ahead.
[12:16] Ars
    Who is Lord Couran going
    to put in charge of them?
[12:20] Couran
    For headman of Verzud,
    I appoint Lumeire Pyres.
[12:28] Ars
    Lord Lumeire... That's great!
[12:32] Rietz
    Canarre's forces did accomplish
    the most, after all.
[12:39] Couran
    For headman of Samkh, I appoint Lupa Luzton.
[12:44] Chad
    L-Lupa?!
[12:48] Mireille
    Instating the surrendered enemy, Lupa, eh?
[12:50] Mireille
    Not a bad management strategy
    to encourage more enemy defectors,
[12:55] Mireille
    but it'll make waves for sure.
[12:58] Ars
    Still, I know Lord Lupa can handle the job.
[13:06] Lupa
    I humbly accept.
[13:10] Ars
    It's an excellent choice.
[13:13] Charlotte
    But what happens to Canarre now?
[13:20] Couran
    Lumeire is currently the headman of Canarre,
[13:23] Couran
    but Canarre and Verzud
    are quite far from each other.
[13:25] Couran
    It would be difficult to manage both at once.
[13:28] Couran
    Therefore...
[13:31] Couran
    I'll leave the rule of Canarre
[13:32] Couran
    to Ars Louvent.
[13:41] Rietz
    L-Lord Ars!
[13:42] Rosell
    Calm down!
[13:43] Ars
    I-I-I'm not just leading Lamberg,
    but Canarre District now?!
[13:49] Couran
    I told you about this before.
[13:51] Couran
    It just happened a bit earlier than expected.
[13:55] Couran
    If we win the upcoming war...
[13:58] Couran
    I'll make you the headman of Canarre.
[14:01] Ars
    What he said back then... He meant it?
[14:06] Alman
    Wait a minute!
[14:08] Alman
    You want to promote him to our level?
[14:11] Alman
    Don't you think he's a bit young for the job?
[14:14] Alman
    It's too hasty! I won't accept it!
[14:20] Ars
    Ruling a district means having
    so many people relying on you...
[14:25] Ars
    Maybe it is too soon for me.
[14:28] Caeden
    Just because you have
    a few skilled retainers—
[14:31] Krall
    That's unbecoming of you.
[14:33] Krall
    We know Ars very well.
[14:37] Krall
    It's true that he has skilled retainers,
[14:39] Krall
    but his retainers serve Ars
    because of his own excellence.
[14:44] Hammond
    We can't imagine anyone better to
    serve as Canarre's headman above us!
[14:48] Ars
    Lord Krall... Lord Hammond...
[14:50] Perreina
    I might have defected to the
    enemy if not for Ars, as well!
[14:56] Alman
    The headmen of Perreina and Maasa...
[14:59] Maasa
    I heard that Lord Fraedor's and Lord Lupa's
    defections were also inspired by Ars.
[15:05] Maasa
    He truly has the power
    to spur others to action.
[15:08] Charlotte
    Yeah, what they said!
[15:11] Charlotte
    Ars did the most out of anyone here!
[15:14] Mireille
    Agreed!
[15:16] Rosell
    I-I think so, too!
[15:18] Pham
    I wouldn't have done as much as I did
    if Ars hadn't been the one asking.
[15:22] Rietz
    Lord Ars will do a fine job
     as headman of Canarre.
[15:26] Joe
    He's my master's master!
[15:29] Ars
    You guys...
[15:30] Charlotte
    Go on!
[15:36] Ars
    Lord Couran!
[15:37] Ars
    I officially accept the
    role of Canarre's headman!
[15:44] Couran
    Counting on you, Ars.
[15:46] Ars
    My lord!
[15:49] Ars Faction
    To the new Headman Ars! Hip hip hooray!
[15:53] Ars
    Everyone, please...
[16:03] Lumeire
    Come in.
[16:05] Ars
    Excuse me.
[16:07] Lumeire
    You're here, Ars.
[16:13] Ars
    You rarely have me over, Lord Lumeire.
[16:17] Ars
    I'm delighted.
[16:19] Lumeire
    The campaign's had us so busy,
    we haven't had much time to talk.
[16:23] Ars
    Congratulations on your recent promotion.
[16:28] Lumerie
    Regarding that...
[16:30] Lumerie
    I'm not actually pleased.
[16:34] Lumerie
    I just couldn't say it there,
    with everyone celebrating.
[16:38] Ars
    But why?
[16:40] Lumeire
    I don't feel ready to lead Verzud...
[16:43] Lumeire
    Rather, I don't want to let go of Canarre.
[16:47] Lumeire
    Verzud's cities are far larger, and its
    natural resources far greater than Canarre's.
[16:54] Lumeire
    Though I know I should be honored...
[16:58] Lumeire
    I grew up in Canarre,
[17:02] Lumeire
    on land handed down through
    my family for generations.
[17:05] Lumeire
    I worked hard to help as many
    of my people as I could.
[17:10] Lumeire
    My efforts weren't enough,
    but I intended to keep trying.
[17:15] Lumeire
    In truth, I'd rather keep watching over my
    homeland than the strange land of Verzud.
[17:22] Ars
    Lord Lumeire...
[17:24] Lumeire
    But there's one person I feel
    comfortable leaving my domain to.
[17:30] Lumeire
    That's you, Ars.
[17:34] Lumeire
    I've seen the successes of you and
    Lamberg through the process of this war.
[17:40] Lumeire
    I've seen your growth through the
    trust you place in your people,
[17:44] Lumeire
    and sensed the future I desired
    for Canarre in Lamberg.
[17:49] Lumeire
    Ars, can you make Canarre an
    even better place than before?
[18:09] Ars
    I can, Lord Lumeire.
[18:14] Lumeire
    I leave it in your hands, Ars.
[18:17] Licia
    "And so, the battle of Verzud came to a close,
[18:21] Licia
    and I was appointed headman of Canarre."
[18:24] Alice
    Oh, are the drinks ready?
[18:24] sign
    Return
[18:26] Bridget
    Someone help me carry the food!
[18:30] Licia
    "For now, we'll be returning to Lamberg
    to prepare for the next campaign."
[18:35] Licia
    "By the time this letter finds you,
    we should be passing through Canarre."
[18:40] Licia
    "Please wait just a little while longer."
[18:43] Man
    Lord Ars has returned!
[18:47] Citizen A
    Welcome back, Lord Ars!
[18:49] Ars
    We're back!
[18:49] Citizen B
    Welcome home!
[18:51] Child
    Lord Ars, this is for you!
[18:54] Ars
    Oh, thank you!
[18:56] Citizen Lady A
    You've really grown since last we saw you!
[18:59] Ars
    Have I?
[19:04] Rietz
    The family of one of the fallen soldiers.
[19:07] Ars
    E-Excuse me...
[19:09] Citizen Lady C
    Lord Ars...
[19:11] Citizen Lady C
    Thank you for the letter you sent us.
[19:13] Citizen Lady C
    This war has been so hard, but the kindness
    you've shown us has meant so much.
[19:19] Citizen Lady C
    We'll miss our lost son...
[19:22] Citizen Lady C
    But let's all keep working hard together.
[19:25] Ars
    Of course.
[19:27] Citizen Lady C
    Really, you're returning in triumph.
[19:29] Citizen Lady C
    You shouldn't be crying, Lord Ars.
[19:32] Ars
    Yes... I'm sorry.
[19:35] Licia
    Lord Ars!
[19:39] Ars
    Licia!
[19:44] Licia
    Stop it.
[19:45] Licia
    There are people around us.
    The families of fallen soldiers are here, too.
[19:50] Licia
    I must be dignified as the wife of a lord.
[19:59] Licia
    Lord Ars! I've... I've missed you so!
[20:03] Ars
    Licia...
[20:05] Ars
    Thanks to everyone, I found great success.
[20:08] Licia
    Yes...
[20:09] Ars
    And I was chosen to be Headman of Canarre!
[20:11] Ars
    You read my letter, didn't you?
[20:13] Licia
    Yes... Yes...
[20:15] Ars
    I saw so many incredible things.
[20:18] Licia
    Lord Ars...
[20:21] Licia
    Let's stay like this for just a little while.
[20:25] Ars
    All right, Licia.
[20:32] Kreiz
    Big Brother!
[20:33] Wren
    Big Brother! Hug me, too!
[20:36] Kreiz
    Me, too!
[20:38] Ars
    Kreiz! Wren!
[20:41] Alice
    Lady Sofia, Lord Ars has returned.
[20:46] Sofia
    Yes.
[20:49] Sofia
    Welcome home, Ars.
[20:52] Alice
    Now, everyone, we can catch up later!
[20:55] Alice
    Come right this way!
[20:57] Townsman
    That's right! Let's go!
[21:01] Ars
    Wh-Where are they going?
[21:03] Alice
    And you two, this way!
[21:07] Charlotte
    What are they gonna do?
[21:15] Mireille
    Oh, right, they haven't had one yet.
[21:19] Mireille
    Let's join them.
[21:20] Mireille
    Bet we'll get good booze.
[21:23] Rosell
    Wh-What?
[21:24] Rietz
    It is a perfect day for a celebration.
[21:34] Kreiz
    Big Brother, this way!
[21:41] Ars
    This is...
[21:44] Hammond
    On my request.
[21:48] Hammond
    It's your wedding.
[21:50] Hammond
    You haven't had it yet,
    with all the fervor of the war.
[21:54] Wren
    Big Sister, look!
[22:07] Licia
    Lord Ars...
[22:09] Ars
    Y-You look wonderful, Licia...
[22:15] Licia
    So do you, Lord Ars.
[22:19] Fishermen
    Hey!
[22:26] Rengue
    I came for the celebration too, Ars!
[22:42] Ars
    Father...
[22:44] Ars
    I faced a lot of hardships during this war.
[22:48] Ars
    But...
[22:51] Ars
    I can overcome any hardship
    to see them smiling.
[22:56] Ars
    As a warrior. As a lord.
[23:06] Ars
    Licia, I'm going to do my best.
[23:09] Licia
    And I'll be there to support you, Lord Ars!