2 - The Demon Lord and His Vassals

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[00:04] VillagerOld
    Vile demon!
[00:07] Vllager1
    You're the reason calamity has befallen us!
[00:10] Villager2
    Ingrate!
[00:11] Villager2
    Drop her in!
[00:12] Villager3
    Hurry up and drop that immortal in!
[00:23] Chief
    Drop her in!
[00:24] Villager4
    Yes!
[00:51] Villager3
    Wh-What?!
[00:52] Old
    It's a disaster!
[00:53] Veltol
    I came because I heard rumors
    of an immortal, but...
[00:56] Veltol
    Indeed.
[00:58] Veltol
    You are beautiful.
[01:00] Veltol
    Your soul shines as bright
    and fiery as the sun.
[01:04] Veltol
    It would be a shame
    for you to perish here.
[01:08] Veltol
    Come, woman.
[01:09] Veltol
    Devote your body and your soul to me.
[01:30] Machina
    Alarm, off.
[01:55] Machina
    Eleclait.
[01:59] Elec
    Good morning, Miss Machina.
[02:01] Elec
    It is currently the 13th of the
    month of the Dragon, 2099 Fused Era.
[02:07] Elec
    The current time is 6:03 AM.
[02:09] Elec
    The average temperature within the
    cryotolerance zone is -2 degrees.
[02:14] Machina
    It's warm today.
[02:15] Machina
    How are you doing, Elec?
[02:17] Elec
    Your Familia is currently
    operating in normal mode.
[02:21] Elec
    The magistorage and
    quantum processing features
[02:24] Elec
    are all functioning in
    optimal condition.
[02:28] Machina
    That wasn't what I meant...
[02:30] Machina
    But forget it.
[02:35] Machina
    Lord Veltol.
[02:39] Machina
    I have finished preparing breakfast.
[02:45] Veltol
    Oh? I've never seen
    any of these before.
[02:48] Veltol
    They smell good, though.
[02:51] Veltol
    It stimulates even
    an immortal's appetite.
[02:54] Machina
    I hope it's to your liking.
[02:57] Veltol
    Well, let's try it.
[03:23] Veltol
    It's good.
[05:05] Veltol
    Do you know the whereabouts
    of any other immortals?
[05:10] Machina
    I know there are others who escaped
    the Immortal Hunts like I did.
[05:14] Machina
    But recently, immortals
    have been disappearing,
[05:17] Machina
    and I've lost contact with my close aides,
     Ornared and Palmlock, as well.
[05:22] Machina
    I hope they've just gone
    into hiding somewhere.
[05:25] Veltol
    Are these Immortal Hunts
    still happening?
[05:28] Machina
    No, the Immortal Hunts
    ended several decades ago.
[05:33] Machina
    The prejudice people felt at
    the time has waned as well.
[05:36] Machina
    They were originally instigated
    to secure Marcus' position,
[05:40] Machina
    and he has no reason
    to revive them.
[05:44] Machina
    I went to my aides' rooms
    after I lost contact,
[05:48] Machina
    and it looked like there
    had been a fight inside,
[05:50] Machina
    but the hastily scrawled note they left
    behind contained only a single phrase.
SIGN    Immortal Furnace
[05:57] Veltol
    "Immortal Furnace"?
[05:59] Machina
    I just hope they're both safe.
[06:03] Machina
    Lord Veltol?!
[06:05] Veltol
    I'm all right.
[06:06] Veltol
    I appear to still have a few
    traces of yesterday's injury.
[06:10] Veltol
    More than just my
    regeneration has weakened.
[06:13] Veltol
    The Ell Stunna I released
[06:15] Veltol
    would have completely cleared away
    those clouds if I had my full power.
[06:21] Veltol
    Everything has deteriorated greatly
    compared to before my resurrection.
[06:26] Machina
    Lord Veltol, that's because the faith
    that served as a source of your power
[06:30] Machina
    has greatly declined in this modern age.
[06:33] Veltol
    Without others to recognize and
    turn their emotions toward me,
[06:36] Veltol
    my power of faith has been lost.
[06:39] Veltol
    I suppose that means I'm being forgotten.
[06:43] Machina
    At present, you're only spoken
    of as a part of history.
[06:48] Veltol
    It's nothing to fret over.
[06:51] Veltol
    Le Dua.
[06:55] Veltol
    My life is eternal.
[06:58] Veltol
    I simply need to gradually reclaim my faith.
[07:03] Veltol
    Now, sitting around here would be tedious.
[07:06] Veltol
    I'm going to survey the surrounding area.
[07:08] Machina
    Are you well enough for that?
[07:10] Veltol
    I'm well enough for daily life.
[07:13] Veltol
    Sitting around napping all day
    would be far worse for my body.
[07:18] Machina
    Um, in that case...
[07:20] Veltol
    Hm? What is it?
[07:23] Machina
    Would you like to go shopping?
[07:27] Machina
    We should start by procuring some
    clothing for you, Lord Veltol.
[07:40] Veltol
    What is this?
[07:42] Machina
    Please stand there.
[07:44] Machina
    It'll take a 3D-scan.
[07:47] Veltol
    A 3D-scan?
[07:51] Machina
    I'm well aware
[07:52] Machina
    that it would typically be my
    duty as your vassal to prepare
[07:57] Machina
    much higher quality garments than
    those this store offers, but...
[08:01] Veltol
    No matter.
[08:03] Veltol
    When one possesses
    true beauty, as I do,
[08:05] Veltol
    even cheap attire is unable
    to tarnish that elegance.
[08:10] Veltol
    I would even be perfectly at ease baring
    my natural body before the masses!
[08:16] Machina
    No, please wear something!
[08:19] Machina
    The common people are far too unworthy
    of beholding your royal body!
[08:23] Veltol
    Is that so?
[08:25] Machina
    Yes, it is.
[08:29] Machina
    Do you have any preferences
    for your clothing?
[08:32] Veltol
    I leave it up to you.
[08:34] Machina
    As you wish.
[08:37] Machina
    Elec, please select the best option from the
    perspective of cost, practicality, and versatility.
[08:44] Elec
    Very well!
[08:46] Elec
    This is the clothing that
    meets your conditions.
[08:50] Machina
    Huh?
[08:51] Machina
    Huh? A tracksuit?!
[08:53] Machina
    No, not a tracksuit...
[08:55] Veltol
    It's nice.
[08:56] Machina
    Huh?
[08:57] Veltol
    The design is simple, yet refined.
[09:00] Veltol
    This is the perfect form I've been seeking.
[09:04] Veltol
    Well done, Machina.
[09:07] Veltol
    Oh! What a wonderful design!
[09:10] Veltol
    Is this some kind of crest?
[09:12] Machina
    Um, it's an old form of writing once used
    by the nation that flourished in these lands.
[09:17] Veltol
    Oh?
[09:18] Veltol
    Then what does it say?
[09:20] Machina
    "Demon Lord."
[09:24] Machina
    Let's move on to our next stop.
[09:26] Veltol
    Wait, Machina.
[09:27] Veltol
    You haven't given it any coins yet.
[09:29] Machina
    Oh, the automated digital
    payment was already made.
[09:33] Veltol
    Hm?
[09:36] Veltol
    Hey, Machina.
[09:38] Machina
    Yes?
[09:39] Veltol
    What is the Familia like?
[09:42] Machina
    What do you mean?
[09:44] Veltol
    Setting Marcus' rebellion aside,
[09:46] Veltol
    it's a simple fact that the Familia
    itself is a revolutionary device.
[09:51] Veltol
    So I'm curious about it.
[09:53] Machina
    Well, I would say it's extremely convenient.
[09:57] Machina
    There's its original use for magic,
[09:59] Machina
    but it can also be used to gather
    information, go shopping,
[10:02] Machina
    and communicate without the
    need to carry anything.
[10:05] Veltol
    Hm.
[10:07] Machina
    There used to be a portable device that
    performed most of the same functions,
[10:12] Machina
    but needing to physically hold it
    limited its convenience.
[10:17] Veltol
    Let me touch it.
[10:20] Machina
    Wh-Wh-Wh-What?!
[10:22] Veltol
    Don't move.
[10:23] Machina
    Yes!
[10:25] Machina
    He's doing this so brazenly in public...
[10:28] Machina
    But Lord Veltol's orders are absolute.
[10:31] Machina
    I have no choice!
[10:33] Machina
    I have no reason to refuse, either!
[10:36] Elec
    Abnormally elevated heart rate
    and blood pressure detected.
[10:40] Elec
    Promptly seek—
[10:40] Machina
    Shut up!
[10:42] Veltol
    I'm done.
[10:43] Machina
    Huh?
[10:44] Machina
    Oh, yes.
[10:46] Machina
    You just wanted to inspect
    the Familia, right?
[10:49] Machina
    Right...
[10:51] Veltol
    It doesn't get in the way, being
    attached to the nape of your neck?
[10:55] Machina
    It felt strange at first,
[10:57] Machina
    but I've gotten used to it.
[10:58] Veltol
    You got used to it, huh?
[11:01] Machina
    Yes.
[11:02] Machina
    It's difficult to get through
    daily life without one of these.
[11:06] Machina
    Though...
[11:08] Machina
    having one doesn't necessarily
    improve your life either.
[11:18] Machina
    Lord Veltol?
[11:20] Veltol
    I'm going to work.
[11:21] Machina
    Huh?
[11:23] Veltol
    I said I'm going to work.
[11:26] Machina
    You mustn't!
[11:27] Machina
    Lord Veltol, there's no need
    for you to do such a thing!
[11:31] Veltol
    But Machina—
[11:32] Machina
    I may be forced to live this way for now,
[11:35] Machina
    but I will provide a better life for you.
[11:37] Machina
    Uh, um, practically speaking,
    I'll pick up more shifts,
[11:42] Machina
    take on another
    two or three jobs and—
[11:43] Veltol
    Machina, listen.
[11:46] Veltol
    Times have changed.
[11:48] Veltol
    Even I am not omnipotent.
[11:51] Veltol
    Perhaps the time has
    come for me to change.
[11:54] Veltol
    I cannot abide doing nothing
[11:56] Veltol
    while you work all by yourself to provide
    me with food, clothing, and shelter.
[12:01] Veltol
    Without my duties as king to occupy me,
[12:04] Veltol
    I must now pursue labor.
[12:10] Veltol
    Machina.
[12:13] Veltol
    I have not given up on
    conquering this world, myself!
[12:19] Veltol
    Will you dedicate yourself
    to me once more?
[12:24] Machina
    As you command.
[12:27] Machina
    I, Machina Soleige, shall serve
    Your Highness for as long as I live.
[12:34] Machina
    I swear it upon my soul.
[12:41] Veltol
    That Machina...
[12:43] Veltol
    She didn't need to worry that much.
[12:46] (Flashback) Machina
    I'll accompany you if
    you're looking for a job!
[12:49] (Flashback) Veltol
    I thought you had work after this.
[12:52] (Flashback) Machina
    I'll call off!
[12:53] (Flashback) Veltol
    You will not!
[12:54] (Flashback) Veltol
    All right, listen, Machina.
[12:56] (Flashback) Veltol
    Listen closely.
[12:57] (Flashback) Veltol
    While I find the prospect impossible,
[12:59] (Flashback) Veltol
    let's say that I am unable to find work due
    to a string of incidental misfortunes.
[13:03] (Flashback) Veltol
    If that were to happen,
[13:05] (Flashback) Veltol
    then I would be reliant on your income!
[13:09] (Flashback) Machina
    Reliant on me?!
[13:11] (Flashback) Veltol
    Yes.
[13:12] (Flashback) Veltol
    Your earnings are needed, Machina.
[13:14] (Flashback) Orc
    What a scumbag.
[13:16] (Flashback) Mother
    Hope his dick falls off.
[13:18] (Flashback) Machina
    I understand.
[13:20] (Flashback) Machina
    Then at least take this.
[13:22] (Flashback) Machina
    It's already charged up
    with a little money.
[13:25] (Flashback) Machina
    If you get hungry,
    use this part to pay.
[13:28] (Flashback) Machina
    Also, if you have any issues,
    then please contact me with this.
[13:32] (Flashback) Machina
    It has a tracker,
    so I'll race to your side at once.
[13:34] (Flashback) Machina
    Also, also, if anyone
    suspicious talks to you,
[13:37] (Flashback) Machina
    press this a few times
    and an alarm will sound.
[13:40] Veltol
    I am not a child.
[13:43] Veltol
    However, while I said I would work,
[13:46] Veltol
    I have absolutely no idea what work
    is available, or how to land a job.
[13:51] Veltol
    Maybe I should ask Machina.
[13:54] Veltol
    No, there's no need.
[13:56] UdonShop
    Hey! Welcome!
[13:57] UdonShop
    One udon, enjoy.
[14:03] Veltol
    It's been an awfully long
    time since I felt hunger.
[14:06] Veltol
    The decline in my faith must be severe.
[14:12] Veltol
    What should I do?
[14:14] Ejyu
    Yeah, what's up?
[14:16] Ejyu
    Huh?
[14:17] Ejyu
    That ain't it.
[14:18] Ejyu
    I left Bunny Bones in charge of that.
[14:21] Vagabond
    Hey mister, could you spare some change?
[14:21] Ejyu
    Yeah. Yeah. Counting on you.
[14:24] Ejyu
    -Make sure you be careful, okay?
[14:24] Vagabond
    Something to eat would be nice, too.
SIGN    I lost my leg in the war.
    Please spare some change.
[14:28] Veltol
    I guess some people can't be picky.
[14:36] Veltol
    Does anyone have a job for me?!
[14:39] Veltol
    I have no money!
[14:41] Veltol
    So I'm looking for work right now!
[14:44] Veltol
    I can't guarantee my capability,
[14:46] Veltol
    but I'm willing to do anything!
[14:47] Veltol
    Please give me work!
[14:48] Ejyu
    Hey, hey, hey! What do
    you think you're doing?!
[14:52] Veltol
    I'm looking for work.
[14:53] Ejyu
    Then go to the Commercial Guild.
[14:56] Ejyu
    You have your citizen ID, right?
[14:58] Veltol
    Citizen ID?
[15:01] Ejyu
    An illegal immigrant, huh?
[15:03] Ejyu
    This here's our turf, so you
    can't be doing this here.
[15:07] Veltol
    Well, I've done you a disservice then.
[15:09] Veltol
    Sorry for interfering.
[15:10] Ejyu
    Hold on, man.
[15:11] Ejyu
    Here.
[15:13] Veltol
    What's this?
[15:14] Ejyu
    It's a resume.
[15:16] Ejyu
    You write your work history on this and
    bring it with you to the Commercial Guild.
[15:20] Ejyu
    Can't guarantee it'll land you a job,
[15:23] Ejyu
    but having it's better than nothing.
[15:26] Ejyu
    Right, the Commercial Guild is on the fourth
    floor of that building with the Kaneyasu sign.
[15:31] Ejyu
    Also, stay away from any
    company under IHMI...
[15:35] Ejyu
    Especially ones related to construction.
[15:37] Veltol
    Why's that?
[15:39] Ejyu
    Because I never hear
    anything good about them.
[15:41] Ejyu
    Just call it an old man's concern.
[15:43] Veltol
    I appreciate the warning.
SIGN    Job Placement Desk
[15:47] Interviewer
    Uh, Mister Veltol...
[15:49] Veltol
    What? Ask me anything. I'll allow it.
[15:53] Interviewer
    Uh, you've listed "Dell Stella"
     as one of your unique skills.
[15:56] Veltol
    Yes. Dell Stella.
[15:58] Interviewer
    What exactly is "Dell Stella"?
[16:00] Veltol
    A spell.
[16:01] Veltol
    It's capable of annihilating an enemy's
    forces in an instant over a wide range.
[16:08] Interviewer
    ...I see.
[16:10] Interviewer
    You've also listed military tactics
    and strategic command.
[16:14] Veltol
    Yes!
[16:15] Veltol
    I excel at leading large armies.
[16:18] Veltol
    I'm proud to say that none
    can match my skill
[16:20] Veltol
    when it comes to achieving
    strategic objectives.
[16:23] Veltol
    The Battle of Orbeall in 723
    of the Continental Era
[16:29] Veltol
    is but one small example of my
    many glorious achievements.
[16:32] Interviewer
    Orbe-what?
[16:34] Veltol
    The Battle of Orbeall.
    Do you not know about it?
[16:36] Interviewer
    I apologize for my lack of study.
[16:40] Interviewer
    So under your accomplishments,
[16:42] Interviewer
    you listed "the construction of
    the Vaunheig Sanctuary Dungeon."
[16:45] Veltol
    Yes.
[16:46] Veltol
    That dungeon is one of the
    top two that I've created.
[16:50] Interviewer
    Uh, under your career history,
    you listed kingdom management?
[16:54] Veltol
    Yes.
[16:55] Veltol
    I was the ruler of a nation
    for roughly a thousand years.
[16:58] Veltol
    We dealt with many wars
    due to political unrest,
[17:00] Veltol
    but I received reports that my
    subjects fulfilled their duty to be happy.
[17:05] Interviewer
    Uh-huh...
[17:06] Interviewer
    Your last listed position
    was over 500 years ago.
[17:09] Interviewer
    Was that an entry error?
[17:11] Veltol
    No, it was 500 years ago,
     without a doubt.
[17:14] Veltol
    However, from my perspective,
    not even a single day has passed,
[17:17] Veltol
    so you have no need to worry.
[17:19] Interviewer
    I understand.
    That's all for my questions.
[17:22] Veltol
    Good.
[17:24] Interviewer
    Mr. Veltol...
[17:26] Veltol
    Hm?
[17:27] Interviewer
    I'm sorry to inform you of this,
    but we have no work we can offer you.
[17:33] Veltol
    Why not?
[17:34] Interviewer
    That's the decision we reached after careful
    consideration of your resume and this interview.
[17:40] Interviewer
    Furthermore, our company doesn't offer
    work to anyone without a Familia implant.
[17:46] Interviewer
    Please show yourself out.
[17:48] Veltol
    Hey, Machina...
[17:50] Machina
    What is it?
[17:52] Veltol
    Hypothetically speaking...
[17:54] Veltol
    No. I'm certain there's not even
    the slightest chance it's true,
[17:59] Veltol
    but would you confirm
    something for me?
[18:02] Veltol
    Am I utterly incapable
    of anything in this era?
[18:05] Veltol
    I'm losing all confidence.
[18:07] Machina
    Please don't get so depressed.
[18:10] Machina
    Those puny, foolish mortals
[18:12] Machina
    are simply incapable of measuring
    your greatness, Lord Veltol.
[18:16] Machina
    You are someone who
    stands above all others.
[18:20] Machina
    You should just sit back and wait.
[18:23] Veltol
    I can't do that.
[18:25] Veltol
    Hey, Machina, do you know anyone in
    this world who could offer advice?
[18:30] Machina
    I suppose you could say
    there is one person.
[18:33] Veltol
    Oh? You have a friend in the current era?
[18:36] Veltol
    I'm relieved to hear it.
[18:37] Machina
    I guess you could call her a friend.
[18:39] Machina
    We just go shopping, eat, fool around,
    and sleep over on occasion.
[18:46] Veltol
    What is that if not a friend?
[18:49] Machina
    Some would argue that.
[18:51] Machina
    I asked her to meet us at a nearby café.
[18:53] Machina
    She said she's on her way now.
[18:56] Takahashi
    Hello, hello! Sorry I'm late!
[19:02] Takahashi
    Ah, you're that guy.
[19:04] Veltol
    We meet again.
[19:05] Machina
    You two know each other?
[19:07] Veltol
    Yes.
[19:08] Takahashi
    Uh-huh, he was hitting on me.
[19:10] Takahashi
    I'm such a sinful woman.
[19:13] Machina
    Yeah, yeah, good for you.
[19:16] Takahashi
    Jeez, you're no fun.
[19:18] Takahashi
    You could at least play along a little.
[19:20] Machina
    There'd be no end to it if I started that.
[19:23] Takahashi
    I'm Takahashi.
[19:25] Takahashi
    Nice to meet you.
[19:26] Veltol
    Veltol.
[19:28] Takahashi
    So you were serious about
    the whole Demon Lord thing?
[19:30] Takahashi
    Machina always happily
    rambled on about how,
[19:33] Takahashi
    "Lord Veltol will be
    resurrected soon!"
[19:36] Takahashi
    But I didn't expect it
    to actually be true.
[19:39] Machina
    Hey, Takahashi!
    You're being disrespectful!
[19:41] Veltol
    No, it's fine.
[19:42] Veltol
    Right now, I'm the one
    asking Takahashi for assistance.
[19:45] Veltol
    It's a pleasure to meet you.
[19:47] Takahashi
    Well, you're a friend of a friend,
    so now you're my friend, too!
[19:52] Takahashi
    Nice meeting ya, Velly.
[19:53] Machina
    Takahashi!
[19:57] Veltol
    How did the two of you
     become acquainted?
[19:59] Takahashi
    Oh, we first met on an otome doujin
    site for Demon Lord stuff...
[20:06] Veltol
    Doujin?
[20:07] Takahashi
    Sorry, forget it.
[20:08] Takahashi
    Uh, well, we met in an avatar
    chatroom for creative fiction.
[20:13] Takahashi
    From there—
[20:15] Veltol
    Pardon me.
[20:16] Takahashi
    Hey, Velly?!
[20:18] Takahashi
    What are you doing?!
[20:19] Takahashi
    Hey, Machina?! What's going on here?!
[20:20] Machina
    He did that to me first!
[20:23] Takahashi
    That's not what I mean, dumy!
[20:24] Takahashi
    You dumy!
[20:25] Takahashi
    Set those thoughts aside for now!
[20:28] Veltol
    My apologies for startling you.
[20:30] Veltol
    I noticed your Familia is
    different than Machina's.
[20:33] Veltol
    So I was looking into how it's
    built and how it functions.
[20:36] Takahashi
    You can do that?
[20:38] Machina
    Lord Veltol just used his Sage Eyes ability.
[20:41] Machina
    It allows him to use the flow of mana
[20:44] Machina
    to understand the composition
    of any object he touches.
[20:46] Takahashi
    So that's how you were able to
    detect my hacking the other day.
[20:50] Veltol
    I have a general idea of what's
    going on inside the Familia.
[20:54] Veltol
    Though there's still much
    I can't fully analyze.
[20:57] Machina
    Lord Veltol, we should
    broach our principal topic.
[21:00] Veltol
    Yes.
[21:01] Machina
    Takahashi, Lord Veltol was hoping that
    you could introduce him to some work.
[21:06] Takahashi
    Why not go to the Commercial Guild?
[21:08] Veltol
    I did earlier, but they rejected
    me for not possessing a Familia.
[21:12] Takahashi
    You don't have a Familia, Velly?!
[21:14] Veltol
    For a number of reasons,
    I can't get one implanted.
[21:17] Takahashi
    That's awful.
[21:19] Veltol
    I'd like to get your advice.
[21:21] Takahashi
    Anything you want out of the job?
[21:23] Veltol
    If it's possible,
[21:24] Veltol
    I'd prefer something that makes my
    existence known throughout the world.
[21:28] Takahashi
    Work that the Demon Lord from 500 years
    ago could do in the modern era...
[21:32] Takahashi
    His priority is raising his renown...
[21:35] Takahashi
    But he can't use a Familia...
[21:37] Takahashi
    His distinct behavior and manner of speech
    quickly establishes his character...
[21:40] Vtuber
    Hello! It's Yassan with the stuffy nose!
[21:41] Takahashi
    Plus he's a hottie with a sexy voice...
[21:45] Vtuber
    It's weird.
[21:47] Vtuber
    Why do I still have such a stuffy nose?
[21:50] Veltol
    Good evemortal! How's the pain of
    life treating you mortals today?
[21:58] Veltol
    It is I, the Demon Lord
    Veltol Velvet Velsvalt!