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."