# E5 - Phantoms of the Dead
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**[00:00] Eisen**
Frieren.
**[00:02] Eisen**
You must find Aureole
and speak with Himmel.
**[00:08] Frieren**
"On the northernmost end of the continent..."
**[00:11] Flamme**
* I arrived at the place the people*
* of this world call heaven:*
**[00:15] Flamme**
*Aureole, the land where souls rest.*
**[00:20] Flamme**
*Many souls gather there,*
**[00:24] Flamme**
* and I spoke with friends*
* who once fought alongside me.*
**[00:30] Eisen**
Sorry to ask this of you.
**[00:32] Eisen**
It'll be a long journey.
**[00:35] Eisen**
It took us ten years.
**[00:40] Fern**
I see.
**[00:41] Fern**
We'll be following the same path Mr. Himmel's
party took to the Demon King's castle.
**[00:56] Frieren**
You're right.
**[00:58] Frieren**
It'll be a mere ten-year adventure.
**[01:03] Eisen**
One one-hundredth, huh?
**[01:07] (Flashback) Himmel**
Frieren, you're not going
to stay in the royal capital?
**[01:11] (Flashback) Frieren**
I'm going to keep traveling.
**[01:13] (Flashback) Himmel**
Alone?
**[01:14] (Flashback) Frieren**
It'll be nice and easy.
**[01:16] (Flashback) Eisen**
You're not going to take on an apprentice?
**[01:19] (Flashback) Eisen**
Traveling is better when you
have someone to talk to.
**[01:22] (Flashback) Frieren**
It's a waste of time.
**[01:24] (Flashback) Frieren**
Even if I taught them,
they'd die in no time.
**[01:30] (Flashback) Eisen**
Frieren, that's not how relationships work.
**[01:34] (Flashback) Frieren**
Yes, it is.
**[01:36] (Flashback) Frieren**
My adventure with you wasn't even
one one-hundredth of my life.
**[01:43] Frieren**
I might've said something like that.
**[01:47] Eisen**
It's funny, isn't it?
**[01:49] Frieren**
What is?
**[01:51] Eisen**
That one one-hundredth changed you.
**[02:08] Eisen**
Well, I'll see you later.
**[02:10] Frieren**
See you again.
**[02:19] Fern**
It's been half my life, you know.
**[02:24] Fern**
The time I've spent with you.
**[02:28] Frieren**
It's going to be even more
than that from now on.
***SIGN*** Beyond Journey's End
***SIGN*** Episode 5: Phantoms of the Dead
**[04:07] (Flashback) Heiter**
Listen to me, Fern.
**[04:09] (Flashback) Heiter**
From now, you must listen carefully to what
Frieren tells you and be a good girl,
**[04:15] (Flashback) Heiter**
or else...
**[04:17] (Flashback) Fern**
Or else what?
**[04:19] (Flashback) Heiter**
I'll haunt you after I'm dead.
**[04:26] (Flashback) Fern**
Mr. Heiter, do you mean that if I'm a bad
girl, you'll come see me after you die?
**[04:36] (Flashback) Heiter**
You've grown into a clever girl.
Who taught you to act like that?
**[04:42] (Flashback) Heiter**
I take it back.
**[04:45] (Flashback) Heiter**
If you're a good girl, then I might
be willing to visit you sometimes.
**[04:57] Frieren**
We're almost at the village.
**[05:01] Fern**
I see.
**[05:04] Frieren**
What?
**[05:05] Fern**
Nothing.
***SIGN*** 28 years after the death of Himmel the Hero,
in the Wille region, located in the central lands
**[05:26] Shopkeeper**
You're heading to the mountain pass, right?
**[05:29] Shopkeeper**
I wouldn't if I were you.
**[05:31] Shopkeeper**
A bunch of people have gone missing.
**[05:35] Frieren**
Was it monsters?
**[05:37] Shopkeeper**
Taken by ghosts, or so the rumors say.
**[05:40] Shopkeeper**
Some people have seen them
with their own eyes.
**[05:42] Frieren**
Could be the undead.
**[05:44] Frieren**
Do you know what the ghosts look like?
**[05:46] Shopkeeper**
I'm afraid not.
**[05:48] Shopkeeper**
But if you're curious,
why not ask them yourselves?
**[06:02] Fern**
To summarize,
**[06:04] Fern**
people saw the ghosts of dead family and
acquaintances as they appeared in life.
**[06:11] Fern**
Some witnesses claimed the
ghosts spoke to them.
**[06:15] Frieren**
This isn't the work of the undead.
**[06:18] Fern**
It's not?
**[06:23] Frieren**
The undead are corpses controlled by magic,
**[06:27] Frieren**
like zombies or skeletons.
**[06:31] Frieren**
But these ghosts appeared
as they did in life.
**[06:35] Frieren**
A reanimated corpse wouldn't look like that.
**[06:38] Frieren**
This is the work of a completely
different type of monster.
**[06:43] Fern**
You seem to have some inkling
of what it might be.
**[06:47] Frieren**
It's a nasty one. We'd best
be careful to avoid it.
**[06:54] Frieren**
We'll leave first thing in the morning.
**[06:57] Fern**
Ms. Frieren, the villagers need help.
**[07:02] Frieren**
You sound like Himmel and the others.
**[07:05] Fern**
Unlike you, I'm a good girl.
**[07:09] Frieren**
If you want to help, then I suppose we can.
**[07:13] Frieren**
We'll be traveling through the
mountain pass either way.
**[07:31] Frieren**
This is where the villagers have
been disappearing recently.
**[07:35] Frieren**
At least there are plenty of clues.
**[07:40] Fern**
There are signs of magic use here.
**[07:44] Frieren**
Yes. What kind of magic do you think it was?
**[07:48] Fern**
Illusion magic.
**[07:50] Fern**
I read in a book on magical ecology
that there's a monster
**[07:54] Fern**
that uses illusions to lure prey.
**[07:58] Frieren**
The Einsam.
**[08:00] Frieren**
Even among monsters of its type,
**[08:03] Frieren**
it's an especially crafty and greedy
monster that consumes only humans.
**[08:08] Frieren**
It shows people phantoms
of the dead to lure them in.
**[08:12] Fern**
Does that really work?
**[08:14] Frieren**
They're illusions of people very dear to them.
**[08:21] Frieren**
But the Einsam's illusions
aren't a threat to mages.
**[08:27] Frieren**
They're easily dispersed by high-density
mana such as offensive magic.
**[08:33] Fern**
So we just need to shoot
the phantoms of the dead.
**[08:38] Frieren**
Could you?
**[08:40] Fern**
Of course.
**[08:42] Fern**
After all, I know they're fake.
**[08:45] Frieren**
I shot a phantom of my master
begging for her life.
**[08:50] Frieren**
But I was used to hearing her
beg for her life,
**[08:54] Frieren**
so I didn't feel particularly
guilty about it.
**[08:57] Frieren**
Either way, it doesn't feel good.
**[09:01] Fern**
What does it mean that you were accustomed
to hearing her beg for her life?
**[09:10] Fern**
It's gotten misty.
**[09:13] Frieren**
We're close.
**[09:16] Frieren**
If you see a phantom,
don't hesitate to shoot it.
**[09:24] Heiter**
Fern.
**[09:30] Fern**
*There it is. A phantom of the dead.*
**[09:35] Fern**
*I'm calm.*
**[09:38] Fern**
*I can shoot it.*
**[09:41] Heiter**
You've become quite the mage.
**[09:47] Heiter**
I decided to pay you a visit
because you've been a good girl.
**[09:56] Fern**
*My memories...*
**[09:57] Heiter**
You were right to choose the path of a mage.
**[10:01] Heiter**
You've always loved magic.
**[10:03] Fern**
*It's using my memories against me.*
**[10:04] Heiter**
You were so happy when
I gave you that staff.
**[10:07] Fern**
*How cruel.*
**[10:10] Fern**
*One of my most cherished memories...*
**[10:10] Heiter**
You slept with it every night.
**[10:15] Frieren**
Fern.
**[10:19] Frieren**
No, huh?
**[10:28] Frieren**
So it's Himmel this time.
**[10:31] Frieren**
I assumed it'd be my master again.
**[10:36] Frieren**
Does this mean I've changed?
**[10:43] Himmel**
Frieren, shoot me.
**[10:47] Frieren**
Right. That's what Himmel would say.
**[11:13] Frieren**
Now the mountain pass is safe again.
**[11:17] Fern**
Ms. Frieren...
**[11:19] Fern**
That was a phantom of Mr. Heiter.
**[11:22] Fern**
An impostor.
**[11:23] Frieren**
Yes.
**[11:28] Frieren**
Let's go see the real Heiter now.
**[11:32] Frieren**
After all, we're trying to reach Aureole.
**[11:37] Fern**
You're right.
***SIGN*** 28 years after the death of Himmel the Hero,
in Riegel Canyon, located in the central lands
**[11:49] Fern**
That's a dragon?
**[11:52] Fern**
I've never seen one before.
**[11:55] Frieren**
Look at its nest.
**[11:58] Frieren**
See that grimoire?
**[12:00] Frieren**
It's one I've been looking for.
**[12:03] Fern**
You do love your grimoires.
**[12:06] Fern**
But what's it doing there?
**[12:08] Frieren**
Dragons use objects infused
with magic to build their nests.
**[12:13] Frieren**
That's a solar dragon.
**[12:16] Frieren**
It's eaten numerous adventurers.
**[12:19] Frieren**
Either way, we should probably take it out.
**[12:23] Frieren**
Be careful you don't hit the nest.
**[12:26] Fern**
Got it.
**[12:40] Fern**
Ms. Frieren, that didn't do anything.
**[12:43] Frieren**
Figures. Dragons really are tough.
**[12:46] Frieren**
We have no choice, then. Let's run.
**[13:07] Frieren**
We finally lost it.
**[13:09] Frieren**
It's a quick flyer, too.
**[13:11] Frieren**
I doubt we can beat it in an aerial battle.
**[13:13] Fern**
I... I thought I was going to die.
**[13:18] Frieren**
Let's head back.
**[13:20] Frieren**
If we repeat that process enough times,
we'll beat it eventually.
**[13:28] Frieren**
Of course.
**[13:29] Frieren**
Mages don't play tag with dragons.
**[13:38] Frieren**
I guess we'll just have
to take on a companion.
**[13:44] (Flashback) Frieren**
A front-liner?
**[13:45] (Flashback) Eisen**
Yeah. You're searching
for someone, aren't you?
**[13:48] (Flashback) Eisen**
There's a warrior named Stark
in a village near Riegel Canyon.
**[13:54] (Flashback) Eisen**
Pick him up on your way
into the northern lands.
**[13:57] (Flashback) Eisen**
He's my apprentice.
**[14:00] (Flashback) Frieren**
Huh. Is he a good warrior?
**[14:14] Fern**
It's so peaceful, it's hard to
believe there's a dragon nearby.
**[14:18] Frieren**
You're right.
**[14:22] Fern**
Ms. Frieren, what kind of magic
does that grimoire contain?
**[14:28] Frieren**
A spell that lets you see through clothes.
**[14:33] Fern**
You really do collect a lot of odd spells.
**[14:37] Frieren**
It's my hobby, after all.
**[14:40] Frieren**
But it's practical, too.
**[14:42] Frieren**
Depending on what you consider clothes,
it can reveal hidden weapons—
**[14:46] Villager A**
Travelers, may I have a moment of your time?
**[14:51] Villager A**
Mr. Stark would like to meet you.
**[14:54] Frieren**
Well, that saves us having to look for him.
**[15:01] Villager A**
Three years ago, that dragon
attacked the village.
**[15:14] Villager A**
That's when Mr. Stark appeared.
**[15:19] Villager A**
He stood his ground in front of that dragon.
**[15:23] Villager A**
After a long standoff, the dragon left.
**[15:28] Villager A**
Since then, because he's stayed here,
**[15:32] Villager A**
the dragon hasn't attacked,
and we've lived in peace.
**[15:39] Fern**
Then perhaps we could defeat
the dragon with Mr. Stark's help.
**[15:44] Frieren**
I hope you're right.
**[15:48] Child A**
Do you think I can become
a powerful warrior like you?
**[15:51] Stark**
Sure you can.
**[15:53] Stark**
But a warrior's job is hardly a noble one.
**[15:58] Child A**
Grandma!
**[16:08] Stark**
So you're the ones who
messed with the dragon.
**[16:11] Stark**
Don't get it too worked up.
You'll put the village in danger.
**[16:16] Stark**
Dragons are far more terrifying
than you think they are.
**[16:22] Stark**
I got this scar on my forehead
fighting a shadow dragon—
**[16:25] Frieren**
It's not that serious an injury.
**[16:30] Stark**
Did my master put you up to this?
**[16:32] Stark**
Who are you?
**[16:34] Frieren**
Frieren the Mage.
**[16:39] Stark**
Grandma, could you give us some privacy?
**[16:43] Stark**
It's all right.
They're acquaintances of my master.
**[16:52] Stark**
My master must be furious.
**[16:55] Stark**
I left him without so much as a word.
**[16:58] Frieren**
Stark, why haven't you defeated the dragon?
**[17:01] Frieren**
You have no reason to remain in this village.
**[17:05] Stark**
Why don't you tell me what you want first?
**[17:08] Stark**
If you're here to send me back
to my master, then forget it.
**[17:12] Frieren**
We want you to join us as our front-liner,
**[17:16] Frieren**
though before that, we'd appreciate
your help in defeating the solar dragon.
**[17:20] Frieren**
I want the grimoire in its nest.
**[17:23] Stark**
Why?
**[17:24] Frieren**
It's just a hobby. No particular reason.
**[17:28] Stark**
We're talking about a solar dragon here.
**[17:30] Stark**
It's not something you fight
for no particular reason.
**[17:41] (Flashback) Himmel**
Wow!
**[17:44] Frieren**
You're right.
**[17:46] Frieren**
There was once an idiot who
complimented the spells I collected.
**[17:50] Frieren**
Is that enough of a reason for you?
**[17:53] Stark**
Complimented you, huh?
**[17:58] Stark**
That's ridiculous.
**[17:59] Frieren**
Right?
**[18:01] Stark**
I don't mind joining your party.
**[18:05] Stark**
My master told you to take
me with you, didn't he?
**[18:08] Stark**
But I need the solar
dragon dealt with first.
**[18:12] Stark**
Honestly, I've had trouble
defeating it alone.
**[18:16] Stark**
Frieren, you can defeat it, can't you?
**[18:20] Frieren**
If you can keep it busy
for thirty seconds, certainly.
**[18:24] Stark**
I see. Thirty seconds, huh?
**[18:30] Stark**
Do I really have to do that?
**[18:33] Fern**
What is he talking about?
**[18:35] Frieren**
I thought so.
**[18:38] Frieren**
Stark, how much experience
do you have fighting monsters?
**[18:42] Stark**
Zero!
**[18:43] Stark**
Help me, Frieren!
**[18:46] Stark**
I confronted the dragon at first.
**[18:49] Stark**
But I was so scared,
I couldn't move a muscle!
**[18:54] Stark**
It slices through houses
like they're vegetables!
**[18:58] Stark**
A human doesn't stand a chance against it!
**[19:02] Stark**
I figured it spared me on a whim, but then...
**[19:08] Stark**
For some reason the dragon stopped attacking
the village, and I was treated like a hero.
**[19:13] Stark**
And the villagers are such nice people!
**[19:16] (Flashback) Villager B**
You're still young. Get plenty to eat.
**[19:18] (Flashback) Child A**
Stark, show me your new killer move!
**[19:22] Stark**
I couldn't leave if I wanted to.
**[19:25] Fern**
Ms. Frieren, this one is no good.
Let's find someone else.
**[19:30] Stark**
Please don't abandon me!
**[19:33] Frieren**
No, he can fight the dragon. I know he can.
**[19:38] Fern**
He'll need more than just encouragement...
**[20:02] Frieren**
Stark, you have until tomorrow morning.
**[20:06] Frieren**
Think carefully.
**[20:08] Frieren**
I know you realize
you can't keep this up.
**[20:25] Villager C**
You met Mr. Stark?
**[20:28] Villager C**
He's a nice young man, isn't he?
**[20:30] Villager B**
He seems to really enjoy our cooking.
**[20:36] Fern**
People really love Mr. Stark.
**[20:38] Frieren**
Well, he seems like a kind person.
**[20:42] Fern**
Kind?
**[20:45] Fern**
He only seemed cowardly to me.
**[20:48] Frieren**
I won't deny the cowardly part.
**[20:50] Frieren**
But in your first battle against monsters...
**[20:56] Frieren**
Okay, okay. I'll forget about that.
**[21:01] Frieren**
Honestly, you were so meek
and cute when you were little.
**[21:07] Fern**
By the way, why doesn't the
dragon attack this village?
**[21:11] Frieren**
Who knows? It could be
mere whimsy, or perhaps...
**[21:18] Fern**
What's that sound?
**[21:20] Frieren**
Stark, probably.
**[21:23] Frieren**
If you're curious, why not check on him?
**[21:26] Frieren**
I'm going to bed.
**[21:44] (Flashback) Frieren**
Huh. Is he a good warrior?
**[21:50] (Flashback) Eisen**
He was the only one who ran when demons
attacked his hometown. A coward.
**[22:00] (Flashback) Eisen**
He's like me.
**[22:04] (Flashback) Eisen**
So I taught him everything I knew.
**[22:09] (Flashback) Eisen**
Now he's someone who can fight for another.
**[22:13] (Flashback) Frieren**
I see. He's a good warrior, then.
**[22:38] Fern**
So this fissure was left by your training.
**[24:20] Master**
The passage of time is cruel.
**[24:20] Frieren**
An old hag, huh?
**[24:21] Fern**
Isn't that a bit dangerous?
**[24:21] Guard Captain**
Don't cause any trouble in this town.
**[24:23] Stark**
He must've been disappointed in me.
**[24:24] Eisen**
We parted in anger.
**[24:25] Fern**
Your hands are trembling.
**[24:25] Frieren**
You even tremble the same way.
***SIGN*** Episode 6
The Hero of the Village
**[24:27] Stark**
I'm Stark, the hero of this village.