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 E1 - Reincarnation and Appraisal Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 E2 - Above and Below Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E3 - Answer Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E4 - Where Talent Dwells Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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?! E5 - The Storm Arrives! Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E6 - The Face of a Warrior Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E7 - Succession Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E8 - A New Generation Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E9 - Sounding Out Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E10 - Couran Salamakhia Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E11 - Mireille Grangeon Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E12 - Oath Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 E13 - Promise Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E14 - Negotiations Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E15 - The Image of a Lord Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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     Episode 15 The Image of a Lord [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     As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,          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. E16 - Fort Vakmakro Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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     As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,          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 E17 - Taking Castle Samkh Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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     As a Reincarnated Aristocrat,          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." E18 - Evolution Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E19 - The Threat of Castle Rolto Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E20 - Family Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E21 - A New Threat Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E22 - Snowball Fight Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E23 - Allegiance Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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." E24 - Entrusted Feelings Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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!