# E2 - Taking the First Step
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GMKUXGPQE/taking-the-first-step)
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**[00:00] Ryza**
All set!
**[00:03] Ryza**
Now I'm ready to do alchemy right here!
**[00:09] Ryza**
First, let's start by gathering materials!
**[00:22] Lyrics**
*I realized this yesterday*
**[00:24] Lyrics**
*But when I tried to walk*
**[00:25] Lyrics**
*My usual shoes were too small*
**[00:28] Lyrics**
*I might get laughed at*
**[00:29] Lyrics**
*But when you were looking out at the ocean*
**[00:31] Lyrics**
*You seemed more grown-up*
**[00:40] Lyrics**
*What are my treasures?*
**[00:41] Lyrics**
*What are the things I love?*
**[00:43] Lyrics**
*You only realize it once they're gone*
**[00:46] Lyrics**
*Somewhere under this familiar sky*
**[00:48] Lyrics**
*They're probably hidden*
**[00:52] Lyrics**
*Morning comes again*
**[00:54] Lyrics**
*I tie my ribbon up like a butterfly*
**[00:58] Lyrics**
*There's still some warmth left*
**[01:00] Lyrics**
*In the dream this girl had seen*
**[01:09] Lyrics**
*Let's go without stopping*
**[01:11] Lyrics**
*Let's head toward the light*
**[01:12] Lyrics**
*We can't turn back*
**[01:14] Lyrics**
*Let's hold hands in this golden ray*
**[01:16] Lyrics**
* You're still by my side,*
* you're still by my side*
**[01:21] Lyrics**
*Let's go without stopping*
**[01:23] Lyrics**
*Let's go the way we want to go*
**[01:24] Lyrics**
*Toward this little golden ray that we chose*
**[01:28] Lyrics**
* Because you're still by my side,*
* you're still by my side*
***SIGN*** #02 - Taking the First Step
**[01:48] Mio**
Suddenly volunteering to do work?
**[01:50] Mio**
What's gotten into her?
**[01:54] Karl**
Did she finally realize how
wonderful it is to work on a farm?
**[01:58] Ryza**
First material, Watery Fruit.
**[02:03] Ryza**
Gathering complete!
**[02:08] (Flashback) Ryza**
Thank you for taking me on
as a student, Master!
**[02:12] (Flashback) Empel**
Unfortunately, I can't devote
all of my time to teaching you.
**[02:17] (Flashback) Empel**
I have other things to do.
**[02:21] (Flashback) Ryza**
You mean researching the ruins?
**[02:23] (Flashback) Empel**
Yes.
**[02:30] (Flashback) Empel**
First of all, take this.
**[02:34] (Flashback) Ryza**
What's this?
**[02:35] (Flashback) Empel**
It's a collection of elementary
alchemy recipes.
**[02:37] (Flashback) Empel**
Try these first.
**[02:40] (Flashback) Ryza**
Wow.
**[02:42] (Flashback) Ryza**
Is the medicine that healed Lent on this list?
**[02:45] (Flashback) Empel**
You mean the Restoration Bottle?
That's too advanced for you.
**[02:50] (Flashback) Ryza**
Oh?
**[02:52] (Flashback) Empel**
If you want to make medicine...
**[02:56] (Flashback) Empel**
Try this one.
**[02:59] (Flashback) Ryza**
"Blessing Ointment."
**[03:01] (Flashback) Ryza**
Ingredients are "Watery Fruit",
"Bitter Root", and "Serenity Flower".
**[03:08] (Flashback) Empel**
Even with the right aptitude,
**[03:09] (Flashback) Empel**
it's still up to you whether or not
you can become a real alchemist.
**[03:14] (Flashback) Empel**
I have to be sure you're up for this
before I can teach you.
**[03:18] (Flashback) Empel**
As for you, Tao, go to the library in your
house and find a book with this title.
**[03:23] (Flashback) Tao**
O-Okay. What kind of book is this?
**[03:26] (Flashback) Empel**
You'll find out once you look inside.
**[03:28] (Flashback) Tao**
Huh.
**[03:31] (Flashback) Lila**
You will go and draw a map
from the port to this house.
**[03:34] (Flashback) Lent**
A map? I've never drawn a map before.
**[03:37] (Flashback) Lila**
Do the best you can. Just draw.
**[03:41] (Flashback) Lila**
You need to train your ability to understand
terrain before I can teach you anything.
**[03:45] Lent**
Ugh... Um, I understand.
**[03:45] (Flashback) Empel**
Oh, and Ryza.
**[03:48] (Flashback) Ryza**
Yes?
**[03:48] (Flashback) Empel**
For now, gather materials
only on this island.
**[03:51] (Flashback) Empel**
Always get my permission
before leaving the island.
**[03:55] (Flashback) Empel**
Understood?
**[03:56] (Flashback) Ryza**
Yes, I understand!
**[04:02] Ryza**
Yes! Two more materials to go!
**[04:06] Mio**
What are you all worked up about?
**[04:08] Ryza**
Hey Mom, do you know anything about
Bitter Roots or Serenity Flowers?
**[04:13] Mio**
Roots and flowers? Where'd that come from?
**[04:16] Ryza**
I really need them for something.
**[04:20] Ryza**
They look like this.
**[04:22] Mio**
I've never seen that flower before.
**[04:25] Mio**
But I might have seen that root before...
**[04:27] Ryza**
Really?! Where?!
**[04:29] Mio**
I can't remember exactly where...
**[04:36] Karl**
Oh, this grass.
**[04:38] Karl**
It might be on the farm
at the edge of the island.
**[04:41] Karl**
I've seen goats—
**[04:42] Ryza**
Thanks, Dad!
**[04:54] Lent**
Train my ability to understand terrain?
**[04:57] Lent**
What good would that do?
**[05:00] Lent**
But since Lila told me to do it,
I'll do my best, even if I'm terrible at it!
**[05:04] Lent**
I'll learn all sorts of things...
**[05:07] Lent**
and show my dad and the rest of
the village what I'm capable of!
**[05:15] Lent**
Oh.
**[05:18] Tao**
This one, no...
**[05:20] Tao**
This... No.
**[05:23] Tao**
Ugh, I should have
organized this place better.
**[05:28] Tao**
I wonder what he meant by
"I'll find out when I look inside"?
**[05:36] Tao**
Found it!
**[05:48] Ryza**
One, two!
**[05:50] Ryza**
Just like the picture! Yes!
**[05:53] Ryza**
So, this is Bitter Root...
**[05:59] Ryza**
Huh?! Hey!
**[06:01] Ryza**
You glutton! Oh well.
**[06:05] Ryza**
Plenty more where that came from.
**[06:07] Ryza**
Now, on to the Serenity Flower!
**[06:09] Ryza**
Hey, do you know where that is?
**[06:13] Ryza**
Whoa!
**[06:17] Ryza**
Hey!
**[06:20] Empel**
There are more ruins than I expected.
**[06:23] Empel**
Or rather, the village
is built inside the ruins.
**[06:26] Lila**
Seems like the villagers
are more concerned about...
**[06:31] Lila**
us foreigners than
the history of the village.
**[06:34] Empel**
Did a foreigner cause
an epidemic or something?
**[06:37] Empel**
This makes research very difficult.
**[06:40] Empel**
I'd rather not, but...
**[06:43] Empel**
I suppose I should open a shop
to gather information.
**[06:47] Romy**
Oh, rare items created by an
alchemist, finally arriving on Kurken!
**[06:54] Empel**
A traveling merchant?
**[06:56] Romy**
Yes. I think I can help you navigate
the various issues that arise
**[06:59] Romy**
from working in a foreign land.
**[07:02] Empel**
I should be friendly to local merchants.
**[07:05] Empel**
I'll send some wares your way. In return...
**[07:08] Romy**
I understand, of course.
**[07:10] Romy**
I'll let the whole village know
that an awesome alchemist is in town.
**[07:45] Ryza**
Hmm...
**[07:47] Ryza**
Everything went so smoothly
in the beginning, but...
**[07:50] Ryza**
I just can't find a Serenity Flower.
**[07:54] Ryza**
If it's not around here,
I can't synthesize this item.
**[07:59] Ryza**
No, I've finally found what I want to do!
**[08:03] Ryza**
I won't give up, ever!
**[08:07] Ryza**
Maybe I can do it with a similar flower.
**[08:11] Ryza**
It's worth a try!
**[08:44] Ryza**
I need the proper materials!
**[08:48] Lent**
Whoa, what's going on here?!
**[08:51] Tao**
Wow! What's this smoke?
**[08:54] Tao**
Also, where did you get that giant pot?
**[08:57] Ryza**
It's not a pot, it's an alchemy cauldron.
**[09:00] Ryza**
Lent, Tao, welcome to my atelier.
**[09:05] Tao**
Atelier?
**[09:06] Lent**
What's that?
**[09:08] Ryza**
It's an alchemist's laboratory.
**[09:10] Ryza**
This is where I'll be synthesizing
stuff all the time!
**[09:14] Tao**
Ah, I see.
**[09:16] Lent**
So, in other words, you've
started doing alchemist stuff.
**[09:20] Ryza**
Why are you acting like nothing happened?
**[09:22] Ryza**
Can't you be a little more interested?
**[09:24] Lent**
We've got our own things keeping us busy.
**[09:27] Lent**
I'm drawing maps and
stuff, like Lila told me to.
**[09:32] Tao**
Empel started teaching me how to read.
**[09:36] Ryza**
I see. You're both working hard!
**[09:39] Tao**
What about you, Ryza?
**[09:41] Tao**
What have you made with alchemy?
**[09:44] Ryza**
Ugh... Well...
**[09:46] Ryza**
I'm having trouble finding the materials...
**[09:50] Lent**
Well... Not everything goes
smoothly from the get-go.
**[09:55] Klaudia**
Excuse me, is Ryza here?
**[09:58] Ryza**
Oh, there she is!
**[10:02] Klaudia**
Thank you for inviting me,
Alchemist Reisalin Stout.
**[10:11] Ryza**
My most heartfelt welcome
to you, Lady Klaudia.
**[10:18] Ryza**
This! This was the exchange I wanted to do.
**[10:22] Ryza**
But you two are so clueless...
**[10:24] Klaudia**
Were you busy?
**[10:26] Ryza**
No, don't worry. It's just them, anyway.
**[10:28] Lent**
Hey...
**[10:29] Ryza**
Hand-made? That's wonderful!
**[10:32] Ryza**
Thank you for the food!
**[10:35] Ryza**
Delicious!
**[10:37] Klaudia**
I'm glad!
**[10:38] Ryza**
It's so great of you to bring gifts.
You're so awesome, Klaudia.
**[10:42] Ryza**
I wish a certain pair
would learn a thing or two from you.
**[10:45] Lent**
You want us to be polite to you?
**[10:48] Tao**
Yeah. This is everyone's hang-out spot.
**[10:52] Tao**
You can come by whenever you want.
**[10:56] Ryza**
It's actually my house, but...
**[10:59] Ryza**
Seriously, you're always welcome.
**[11:02] Klaudia**
Thank you.
**[11:04] Klaudia**
Being on the road a lot made it
difficult for me to have close friends.
**[11:07] Ryza**
I see. But...
**[11:10] Ryza**
We're already friends.
**[11:13] Ryza**
We've had tea together, and adventured together!
**[11:18] Klaudia**
Yes!
**[11:19] Lent**
An adventure...
**[11:21] Lent**
I want to swing my
sword, not draw maps.
**[11:25] Tao**
More importantly, the book
that Empel made me find,
**[11:28] Tao**
it's an encyclopedia! Look!
**[11:32] Ryza**
Wait, I'm supposed to be
the center of today's story, right?
**[11:36] Lent**
We can go back to the mess you made earlier.
**[11:39] Tao**
Yeah, so much smoke.
**[11:41] Ryza**
Shush! Silence!
**[11:42] Klaudia**
Is it not working out?
**[11:44] Ryza**
Yeah, I'm having trouble
finding one of the materials.
**[11:49] Ryza**
It's called a Serenity Flower.
**[11:54] Klaudia**
I've seen this flower before!
**[11:57] Ryza**
Huh?
**[11:58] Klaudia**
Remember when we were
coming back from the forest?
**[12:01] Klaudia**
Yes, I saw many other flowers
along the highway as well.
**[12:04] Klaudia**
Some small white flowers, and
cute blue flowers, among others.
**[12:09] Klaudia**
I think the small white flower
I mentioned is the Serenity Flower.
**[12:13] Ryza**
I see, so it's not on this island.
**[12:16] Ryza**
Right! I'll ask Empel for permission
to leave the island tomorrow!
**[12:21] Lent**
Yeah, beyond the island. Can't wait!
**[12:24] Ryza**
Do you remember exactly where you saw it?
**[12:26] Klaudia**
Yes, there's a rock tunnel that
serves as an entrance to the highway.
**[12:30] Klaudia**
There's a small watering hole
a bit further ahead.
**[12:34] Ryza**
Come on, Tao, pay attention.
**[12:37] Tao**
Huh?
**[12:46] Samuel**
Hey, Lent,
**[12:49] Samuel**
if you've got time to waste
playing with my sword,
**[12:52] Samuel**
go get some work and buy me some booze.
**[12:55] Lent**
I'll never do that!
**[13:03] Rent**
Good morning, Lent!
**[13:05] Lent**
Hey. Let's head out to Empel's!
**[13:14] Ryza**
Bos...!
**[13:18] Bos**
Good, saved me the trip to your house.
**[13:21] Lent**
Looking for a fight this early
in the morning? I'm ready.
**[13:26] Bos**
I have things to do, unlike you.
**[13:28] Bos**
I'm just here to deliver
a notice to you from the village.
**[13:30] Lent**
What?
**[13:31] Bos**
Your father...
**[13:34] Bos**
Samuel got drunk again and
started another fight last night.
**[13:38] Bos**
You need to take care
of that scoundrel, somehow.
**[13:40] Bos**
Do your duty as his son. That's the message.
**[13:43] Lent**
Why me?!
**[13:44] Bos**
The son takes responsibility
for the father, and vice versa.
**[13:48] Bos**
That's how families work.
**[13:50] Ryza**
Hey!
**[13:51] Bos**
Let's go, Lumbar.
**[13:53] Lumbar**
Yes, Mr. Bos!
**[13:55] Ryza**
Lent...
**[13:57] Lent**
Sorry. You didn't need to hear that.
**[14:04] Ryza**
Sounds like now's the best time to hop
off this island and have a good time!
**[14:09] Lent**
Right.
**[14:10] Ryza**
I'll gather materials, you can let off some steam!
**[14:14] Ryza**
Two birds with one stone!
**[14:20] Child A**
"Medicine-maker for hire". What's this?
**[14:24] Child B**
It's that foreigner who
moved in the other day.
**[14:27] Child B**
Let's go check it out later.
**[14:29] Child A**
What?! I'm scared.
**[14:34] Empel**
So, the Serenity Flower
isn't on this island.
**[14:36] Ryza**
No.
**[14:38] Empel**
Hmm.
**[14:39] Ryza**
I asked Klaudia, and she said she
saw it close by, along the highway,
**[14:43] Ryza**
so I think I can get there.
**[14:45] Empel**
Even if it's along the highway,
there are still monsters around.
**[14:47] Empel**
You guys aren't ready yet.
**[14:50] Empel**
...Would be what I would normally say,
**[14:53] Empel**
but I do bear some of the responsibility here,
since I recommended the Blessing Ointment.
**[14:56] Ryza**
Really?! Yay!
**[14:59] Lent**
I can go too, right?
**[15:03] Lila**
The entrance to the highway?
**[15:06] Lila**
Well, that sounds about
right for you, for now.
**[15:09] Lent**
Great!
**[15:11] Lent**
Can you teach me more tips
about being a warrior?!
**[15:14] Lila**
Not yet.
**[15:15] Lila**
Think for yourself and act.
Then tell me everything.
**[15:20] Lent**
That's it?
**[15:23] Lila**
Just shut up and do as I say.
**[15:25] Lent**
R-Right.
**[15:27] Empel**
Oh, and...
**[15:30] Tao**
Why me?
**[15:32] Tao**
I wanted to spend more time doing research.
**[15:36] Ryza**
Come on.
**[15:37] Ryza**
Empel said we can't go beyond the island
unless the three of us are together.
**[15:42] Tao**
Ryza, don't you want to stay
in the atelier and study alchemy?
**[15:47] Ryza**
You can't become an alchemist
by staying indoors all the time.
**[15:52] Ryza**
You have to step outside and
learn from the whole world.
**[15:56] Lent**
The world, huh?
**[15:59] Lent**
I hope we can go further, little by little.
**[16:05] Lent**
We've never been to the tunnel,
let alone the highway.
**[16:11] Tao**
I guess it really is just a road, after all.
**[16:14] Ryza**
Once we take our first step,
the world opens up.
**[16:18] Ryza**
It's just how it is, see?
**[16:24] Ryza**
Wow!
**[16:26] Ryza**
So big!
**[16:28] Tao**
So, this is the highway.
**[16:31] Lent**
Weapons, check. Environment, check.
**[16:35] Ryza**
What are you doing?
**[16:38] Lent**
Lila told me to think for myself and act.
**[16:42] Ryza**
It's just right up ahead, you
don't have to be so nervous.
**[16:47] Tao**
We should find it before
we bump into monsters.
**[16:50] Lent**
We shouldn't fight unless it's an emergency.
**[16:53] Lent**
If you see one, don't attack it.
**[16:54] Tao**
Obviously!
**[16:56] Ryza**
Okay, let's find this thing fast!
**[17:02] Tao**
This is the place, right?
**[17:04] Ryza**
Yeah, it should be.
**[17:06] Lent**
Do you see the flower?
**[17:09] Ryza**
Hmm...
**[17:14] Ryza**
No...
**[17:20] Ryza**
No...
**[17:24] Tao**
Hey, Ryza!
**[17:25] Lent**
Stop!
**[17:28] Ryza**
This is it! Serenity Flowers!
And so many!
**[17:32] Ryza**
I finally found it.
**[17:35] Ryza**
Sorry, I'm going to pick a lot.
**[17:43] Ryza**
Oh, another big one here...
**[17:53] Tao**
T-There it is! A monster!
**[17:55] Ryza**
Hello...? Um...
**[17:58] Ryza**
I don't suppose this is your territory?
**[18:03] Ryza**
I'll just take my flowers and leave...
**[18:10] Lent**
I knew this would happen!
**[18:11] Ryza**
You're up, warrior!
**[18:14] Lent**
Yeah.
**[18:15] Lent**
Both of you, when I give the signal...
**[18:18] Tao**
The signal?
**[18:20] Lent**
Run away as fast as possible!
**[18:22] Ryza**
Yes, as fast as... What?
**[18:25] Tao**
W-Wait, I'm not ready...
**[18:31] Lent**
Now, run!
**[18:42] Ryza**
Klaudia!
**[18:44] Klaudia**
Huh? What are you doing on this side?
**[18:46] Klaudia**
Oh, did you come to get the flowers?
**[18:49] Ryza**
Yes!
**[18:50] Ryza**
Look!
**[18:51] Klaudia**
Wow, congratulations!
**[18:53] Ryza**
It's all thanks to you that I was able
to find a new gathering spot.
**[18:58] Tao**
We did run into some trouble, though.
**[19:01] Klaudia**
Huh? What happened?
**[19:03] Lent**
Well, this and that...
**[19:06] Ryza**
All's well that ends well!
**[19:08] Tao**
Let's go home already. I'm exhausted.
**[19:12] Lent**
You're right. I have to report
what happened to Lila.
**[19:20] Child B**
My dad said the foreigners that moved in here
are suspicious guys called "alchemists."
**[19:25] Child A**
Alche... What's that?
**[19:28] Child B**
I don't know. Let's take a peek.
**[19:33] Lent**
And so, we sort of... ran away.
**[19:41] Tao**
B-But Lent was being really
cautious of our surroundings!
**[19:44] Ryza**
The Giant Weasel was my fault
for being careless, Lent isn't to blame—
**[19:47] Lila**
Even if you're usually cautious, it's no use
if you get caught off guard anyway.
**[19:57] Lila**
But it's fine, I guess.
**[20:01] Lila**
You brought everyone back unharmed.
**[20:03] Lila**
You accomplished the most important part,
so there's still some hope for you.
**[20:08] Lent**
T-Thank you!
**[20:11] Ryza**
Empel.
**[20:13] Ryza**
I found the Watery Fruit,
Bitter Root, and Serenity Flower!
**[20:18] Empel**
Hmm. Yes, everything seems to be in order.
**[20:22] Ryza**
Yes! I worked hard for this.
**[20:26] Empel**
You can say that when you actually
synthesize the item successfully.
**[20:30] Ryza**
Right.
**[21:16] Child B**
What's that?! Wow!
**[21:19] Child A**
What is it? Let me see.
**[21:23] Ryza**
What do you think, Empel?
**[21:26] Ryza**
Whoa, what?
**[21:31] Lila**
Outside, under the window.
**[21:34] Child B**
It hurts!
**[21:36] Child A**
I'm sorry!
**[21:38] Lent**
Don't cry so much, it's just a scratch.
**[21:41] Klaudia**
It's okay. We're not mad at you.
**[21:44] Empel**
This is the perfect opportunity. Use this.
**[21:46] Ryza**
Huh? Um, yes.
**[22:01] Tao**
Wow. Is this the same medicine you
used to heal Lent the other day?
**[22:04] Ryza**
It should be similar, I think.
**[22:08] Child B**
Huh? It doesn't hurt anymore.
**[22:10] Child A**
The bleeding stopped.
**[22:12] Child B**
Wow, awesome!
**[22:14] Empel**
Good work.
**[22:17] Child B**
Ryza!
**[22:19] Child B**
Thanks!
**[22:22] Ryza**
You're welcome!
**[22:26] Lyrics**
*We came this far with trembling footsteps*
**[22:30] Lyrics**
* We revealed our own version of the*
* same kind of courage to each other*
**[22:35] Lyrics**
*All of our ordinary days*
**[22:40] Lyrics**
*Were a sign to let our hearts beat*
**[22:42] Lyrics**
* The song of silence resonates*
* in this brilliantly dazzling land*
**[22:51] Lyrics**
* These overflowing feelings*
* will bring our ideas to life*
**[22:59] Lyrics**
* I'm going to continue searching*
* for the end we haven't found yet*
**[23:04] Lyrics**
*I don't care if it's a mistake*
**[23:07] Lyrics**
* One of the stars that's up in the sky*
* every time I'm unsure*
**[23:12] Lyrics**
* Is a strong enough reason*
* to break through the future*
**[23:16] Lyrics**
*Let's go witness the light*
**[23:21] Lyrics**
*That all of our ordinary days gave us*
**[23:26] Lyrics**
*Because I think it's fine if you're uneasy*
**[23:31] Lyrics**
* I just remembered this destination*
* that's not a dream*
**[23:35] Lyrics**
*Because you're stronger now and smiled*
**[23:39] Lyrics**
*I remembered this unwavering beginning*
***SIGN*** #03 - A Memorable Scent
**[23:57] Klaudia**
A Memorable Scent