10 - Sword and Shield

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[00:01] DEMON OVERLORD
    It's finally about to arrive...
[00:04] DEMON OVERLORD
    The calamity.
[00:08] UCHIMURA
    Ms. Ulmandra.
[00:09] UCHIMURA
    What is the emergency situation?
[00:13] ULMANDRA
    Do you remember the incident up north
    involving a large group of wyverns?
[00:22] ULMANDRA
    The number of wyverns
    has continued to increase,
[00:24] ULMANDRA
    affecting even the urban areas.
[00:25] ULMANDRA
    They're invading and damaging the area.
[00:28] ULMANDRA
    The Demon Overlord has declared
    this to be the calamity.
[00:30] ULMANDRA
    The entire army has been
    ordered to deal with it.
[00:34] UCHIMURA
    The calamity...
[00:36] UCHIMURA {M}
    That man also mentioned
    something like that...
[00:39] UCHIMURA
    Is that about the massive wyvern outbreak?
[00:46] ULMANDRA
    Calamities naturally occur.
[00:48] ULMANDRA
    They're just like natural disasters.
[00:50] ULMANDRA
    The only difference is that they manifest
    as beasts or monsters.
[00:55] ULMANDRA
    They're disasters with a tangible form.
[00:56] UCHIMURA
    Disasters with a tangible form....
[01:01] ULMANDRA
    This is my first time
    experiencing this, too,
[01:04] ULMANDRA
    but the past calamities seem
    to have all been tragic.
[01:06] ULMANDRA
    One time, a whole country disappeared.
[01:09] ULMANDRA
    That's why we, the Big Four, have
    been given special orders as well.
[01:13] ULMANDRA
    Sylphid is to travel to various locations
[01:15] ULMANDRA
    to investigate measures against the disaster.
[01:18] ULMANDRA
    The rest of us are to prevent and
    intercept the wyvern invasion.
[01:22] ULMANDRA
    Uchimura, we're heading for the
    front line of the disaster defense.
[01:26] ULMANDRA
    Are you prepared for this?
[01:31] OLULU
    Mr. Uchimura, Ms. Ulmandra!
[01:34] ULMANDRA
    I can see it now.
[01:36] UCHIMURA
    That's...
[01:38] ULMANDRA
    It's the largest fortress of the
    Demon Army, the Demon Fort.
[03:22] OLULU
    Mr. Uchimura, the Demon Fort is
    composed of three citadels
[03:26] OLULU
    built near the border to prevent
    the invasion of wyverns, but...
SIGN    Calamity
SIGN    Demon Fort
SIGN    Lake
SIGN    Demon Army Territory
[03:30] ULMANDRA
    Their attacks seem to
    be focused solely on this citadel.
SIGN    Episode 10: Sword and Shield
[03:36] UCHIMURA
    Hm?
[03:37] GNOME
    Finally, you're here.
[03:39] GNOME
    You kept me waiting for too long.
[03:42] GNOME
    Welcome to the Citadel of Despair.
[03:46] UCHIMURA
    Ms. Gnome!
[03:48] ULMANDRA
    Tch.
[03:49] GNOME
    I heard about the guild incident.
[03:51] GNOME
    You've done really well.
[03:53] GNOME
    Everyone is saying that you're the savior
    who overturned despair and brought them hope...
[03:59] GNOME
    You're going to do something
    about this one, too, right?
[04:01] GNOME
    Uchimura, our hero.
[04:02] UCHIMURA
    N-No, I'm no hero—
[04:04] ULMANDRA
    That's right, back off!
[04:06] ULMANDRA
    Uchimura isn't a hero!
[04:08] ULMANDRA
    He's vulnerable, meager, and if you
    punch him, he'd instantly die, weak!
[04:11] UCHIMURA
    The follow up is a negative campaign?!
[04:12] GNOME
    I wasn't asking for your opinion.
[04:14] ULMANDRA
    I have no intention of talking
    to the likes of you either.
[04:16] UCHIMURA
    N-Now, now, you two.
[04:19] GNOME
    Shh.
[04:22] DEMI-HUMAN 1
    Wyvern attack! Wyvern attack!
[04:25] GNOME
    Not again.
[04:26] GNOME
    I just told my soldiers to rest...
[04:29] GNOME
    Let's intercept them. You guys come, too.
[04:31] GNOME
    See if you can assess the situation here.
[04:35] DEMONS AND DEMI-HUMANS
    Quickly!
[04:40] LILIM
    We, the demons, shall scatter the enemy!
[04:42] URUZU
    Demi-human squad, take your positions!
[04:47] URUZU
    They're coming.
[04:51] LILIM
    Fire!
[05:02] DEMI-HUMAN 2
    Move!
[05:04] LILIM
    You weak demi-humans have no business here!
[05:06] URUZU
    You demons don't either!
    Quit disrupting our formation!
[05:10] ULMANDRA
    Jeez, you guys are confusing
    who the enemy is...
[05:27] ULMANDRA
    Behind you!
[05:47] GNOME
    Demi-human squad, avoid close
    combat and aim for the eyes!
[05:51] ULMANDRA
    Demons, lure them in and then strike!
[06:01] ULMANDRA
    Demon squad, follow me!
[06:03] ULMANDRA
    Finish them off with one strike!
[06:21] OLULU
    Quickly, we must treat the wounded!
[06:23] NEIA
    Yes, Big Sister!
[06:24] ULMANDRA
    Phew... We worked too hard today.
[06:27] ULMANDRA
    I can't stand it. I'm starving.
[06:38] UCHIMURA
    Ms. Gnome!
[06:39] UCHIMURA
    So, this is where you are. It's time to eat.
[06:41] GNOME
    I'll eat later.
[06:43] GNOME
    Besides, I don't eat as
    much as the demons do...
[06:46] GNOME
    Still, you...
[06:48] GNOME
    You really are useless on the battlefield.
[06:51] UCHIMURA
    Well, I am a non-combatant...
[06:53] GNOME
    Then we'll have you perform other duties.
[06:56] GNOME
    Uchimura, give it to me straight.
[06:59] GNOME
    What do you think of this fortress?
[07:01] UCHIMURA
    What do I think? Huh...
[07:04] UCHIMURA
    If this fortress remains this way...
[07:07] UCHIMURA
    It will fall. Possibly in the next few days.
[07:12] GNOME
    Could you explain it to me in detail?
[07:14] UCHIMURA
    This fortress houses both
    demons and demi-humans.
[07:18] UCHIMURA
    We're in the midst of a crisis, taking
    emergency measures to handle this disaster.
[07:22] UCHIMURA
    However, we're going to fall, not
    because of an enemy assault,
[07:26] UCHIMURA
    but because of the infighting
    between the demons and demi-humans.
[07:31] UCHIMURA
    There are three reasons.
[07:34] UCHIMURA
    The first one is strategy.
[07:36] UCHIMURA
    The demons individually
    have high combat power
[07:38] UCHIMURA
    but struggle with group organized warfare.
[07:41] UCHIMURA
    On the other hand, the demi-humans are weaker
[07:43] UCHIMURA
    but do well in group organized battles.
[07:46] UCHIMURA
    Right now, the two groups have fatally
    mismatched battle strategies.
[07:50] UCHIMURA
    Each group fails to see
     the other's strengths
[07:53] UCHIMURA
    and is working against the other.
[07:55] UCHIMURA
    And the second is logistics.
SIGN    Water
SIGN    Bandages
SIGN    Communication
SIGN    Repair
SIGN    Clothes
SIGN    Weapons
SIGN    Food
[07:57] UCHIMURA
    A massive amount of supplies is required
    to maintain a military.
[08:00] UCHIMURA
    But we currently have insufficient
    supplies, especially rations.
[08:05] UCHIMURA
    Demons consume much
     more food than demi-humans.
[08:09] UCHIMURA
    It could be deemed necessary in order for them to
    build high physical abilities and to use magic.
[08:14] UCHIMURA
    However, because of that, the demi-humans
    are becoming more disgruntled.
[08:17] GNOME
    Just one thing to add.
[08:19] GNOME
    My subordinates are aware that
    demons are big eaters.
[08:23] GNOME
    However, with the continuous defensive
    battles at this fortress,
[08:27] GNOME
    more food is being consumed than usual.
[08:30] GNOME
    Thus along with the prolonged tension,
[08:33] GNOME
    one can become easily agitated
    with the slightest things.
[08:36] UCHIMURA
    Moving on to the third
    and most important reason:
[08:40] UCHIMURA
    the feud between the two factions.
[08:42] UCHIMURA
    This mentally challenging problem
    is the most serious one,
[08:45] UCHIMURA
    and one that stemmed from a long-standing
    rivalry between the demons and demi-humans.
[08:49] DEMON {overlap}
    Wha? It's always you guys!
[08:50] UCHIMURA
    There is this big gap between
    demons and demi-humans
[08:52] DEMI-HUMANS {overlap}
    Jeez, you, too!
[08:53] UCHIMURA
    due to their cultural
    differences and abilities.
[08:55] UCHIMURA
    Here, we're on the battlefield.
[08:57] UCHIMURA
    Even if one group can compose themselves,
[08:59] UCHIMURA
    when their life is at stake, all the
    consideration and hesitation goes out the window.
[09:03] UCHIMURA
    It's said that bonds are formed
    when you often work together.
[09:07] UCHIMURA
    But it's impossible.
[09:08] UCHIMURA
    These negative emotions that
    have built up over the years
[09:10] UCHIMURA
    aren't something that can
    be easily dismissed.
[09:13] UCHIMURA
    Placing this issue on the back burner
    and forming a group tactic is suicidal.
[09:18] UCHIMURA
    We are in a very dire situation.
[09:20] UCHIMURA
    We may even end up killing each other...
[09:23] UCHIMURA
    That is my conclusion.
[09:25] GNOME
    Hm... I see. I understand well.
[09:28] GNOME
    So then, how would you solve this problem?
[09:32] GNOME
    Uchimura, as expected of you.
[09:34] GNOME
    Everything was spot on.
[09:35] GNOME
    But this is a difficult problem that I've
    noticed as well and wasn't able to solve.
[09:40] GNOME
    What would you do?
[09:42] GNOME
    That's what I want to hear.
[09:44] UCHIMURA {M}
    Anyone can point out the problem.
[09:47] UCHIMURA {M}
    The difficult part is how to
    lead them to a solution.
[09:52] UCHIMURA
    A map. Please show me
    a map of the fortress.
[09:57] GNOME
    This is the surrounding map.
[09:59] UCHIMURA
    The roads are well maintained.
[10:02] UCHIMURA
    Transporting the supplies should
    be easy as long as we have them.
[10:06] UCHIMURA
    Hm? What is this area in the back?
[10:09] GNOME
    Oh, here? It's an abandoned village.
[10:11] GNOME
    It's a poor land, and it's been
    abandoned in recent years.
[10:14] UCHIMURA
    This can work.
[10:15] GNOME
    What?
[10:17] UCHIMURA
    A plan to solve all of our problems.
[10:20] UCHIMURA
    Anyway, let's go to that abandoned village.
[10:25] UCHIMURA
    Take a look at this.
[10:26] UCHIMURA
    There are many buildings
    that can still be used.
[10:29] GNOME
    You're right.
[10:30] GNOME
    This can solve everything.
[10:32] GNOME
    This is a method we hadn't
    thought of before.
[10:35] GNOME
    If we execute your plan, we'll
    be able to counter the calamity.
[10:40] UCHIMURA
    Yes. That's if we can execute it.
[10:43] GNOME
    Hm?
[10:44] UCHIMURA
    It can't just be empty theories on a desk.
[10:47] UCHIMURA
    Demons and demi-humans.
[10:48] UCHIMURA
    It's about how to persuade and
    move the two opposing groups...
[10:54] GNOME
    The demons won't obey me after all.
[10:57] UCHIMURA
    We'll have to leave the
    demons to Ms. Ulmandra...
[11:00] UCHIMURA
    However, there's a risk that it may cause
    confusion if the command system is split.
[11:03] GNOME
    No problem.
[11:05] GNOME
    There's just the right person
    for that, isn't there?
[11:07] UCHIMURA
    Huh?
[11:09] UCHIMURA
    Excuse me?
[11:14] ULMANDRA
    Hey. What are you guys planning,
    gathering up all the soldiers like this?
[11:18] GNOME
    Just watch.
[11:21] GNOME
    Listen up!
[11:22] GNOME
    Currently, the Demon Fort
    is in a critical situation.
[11:27] GNOME
    However, there is someone who
    shines a light in this adversity.
[11:34] GNOME
    Let me introduce you...
[11:36] GNOME
    to the hero, Dennosuke Uchimura!
[11:43] SOLDIERS
    Uchimura?
[11:44] SOLDIERS
    Is he the Mr. Uchimura?
[11:45] SOLDIERS
    Mr. Uchimura?
[11:46] SOLDIERS
    The strongest of the Big Four,
    rumored to be the savior...
[11:50] SOLDIERS
    So, the hero was here all along.
[11:50] URUZU
    So, he's the...
[11:51] LILIM
    Is here...
[11:55] GNOME
    Uchimura.
[12:02] DEMONS AND DEMI-HUMANS
    Yeah!
[12:10] UCHIMURA {M}
    An unintentional cheer?!
[12:12] (Flashback) GNOME
    Uchimura, you round up this fortress.
[12:15] (Flashback) UCHIMURA
    That's impossible!
[12:16] (Flashback) GNOME
    Don't respond right away. Well, listen.
[12:19] (Flashback) GNOME
    Sure, there's a big gap between
    the demons and demi-humans...
[12:23] (Flashback) GNOME
    but you're neither.
[12:26] (Flashback) GNOME
    You have the achievements, the recognition,
    the topicality, deep knowledge, and insight.
[12:31] (Flashback) GNOME
    You're the only one who
    can lead these soldiers.
[12:36] (Flashback) UCHIMURA
    Still.
[12:38] (Flashback) UCHIMURA
    Won't there be backlash
    when a new leader appears?
[12:42] GNOME {M}
    Oh, he's starting to get into it.
[12:43] (Flashback) GNOME
    Don't worry, don't worry.
[12:45] (Flashback) GNOME
    All you need is to look
    the part and "produce" it.
[12:51] UCHIMURA {M}
    I was sweet-talked into
    it, but it's embarrassing!
[12:54] UCHIMURA {M}
    Middle school delusions!
[12:55] UCHIMURA {M}
    Old scars from my youth!
[12:56] UCHIMURA {M}
    But...
[12:59] UCHIMURA {M}
    If I must...
[13:01] UCHIMURA {M}
    I will fulfill this role!
[13:04] UCHIMURA
    Listen up! My strong warriors!
[13:06] UCHIMURA
    I am one of the Four Elite Generals,
    the Overseas Manager, Uchimura!
[13:11] UCHIMURA {M}
    My title is embarrassing, too!
[13:13] UCHIMURA
    This fortress is in a critical situation!
[13:15] UCHIMURA
    The calamity is approaching,
    and our defenses are lacking.
[13:18] UCHIMURA
    The cause is the feud you have
    going on between the two races!
[13:21] UCHIMURA
    You're supposed to be cooperating
    and fighting as one!
[13:23] UCHIMURA
    However, that's impossible.
[13:25] UCHIMURA
    The years of infighting!
[13:27] UCHIMURA
    The long-standing grudges!
[13:28] UCHIMURA
    It's not something that
    can easily be resolved!
[13:31] UCHIMURA
    Still, right now, a calamity
    is attacking our country!
[13:33] UCHIMURA
    I want to protect my loved ones!
[13:36] UCHIMURA
    I want to save my country!
[13:37] UCHIMURA
    If there were no infighting, I could fight!
[13:40] UCHIMURA
    This must be what everyone's thinking!
[13:42] DEMON 1
    Th-That's right!
[13:43] DEMONS AND DEMI-HUMANS
    Yeah!
[13:44] UCHIMURA
    Then I shall be the one
    to break those shackles!
[13:50] UCHIMURA
    With my plan, we could go to
     battle without fighting each other!
[13:54] UCHIMURA
    Please believe me and fight for me!
[13:56] DEMONS AND DEMI-HUMANS
    Yeah!
[13:56] DEMONS AND DEMI-HUMANS
    We'll follow you, Hero!
[13:59] DEMONS AND DEMI-HUMANS
    Uchimura! Uchimura!
[14:06] UCHIMURA
    From this point on, the demi-human and
    demon mixed unit will be disbanded!
[14:11] UCHIMURA
    You will become the "sword" and
    "shield" to counter the calamity!
[14:14] UCHIMURA
    I call this Operation Sword and Shield!
SIGN    Sword and Shield
[14:23] UCHIMURA {singing}
    The more beautiful it is, the
    more you end up hurting it.
SIGN    Bar
[14:36] UCHIMURA {M}
    I think I'll go with the
    nostalgic songs today...
[14:40] UCHIMURA {M}
    As time goes by, I, who's
    become a mere salaryman,
[14:44] UCHIMURA {M}
    wonder what I should aim for
    and where I am headed...
[14:51] MASTER
    On the house.
[15:08] GNOME
    It's here.
[15:09] URUZU
    It's the wyverns!
[15:11] GNOME
    Lock them down before they break through!
[15:13] URUZU
    Yes, ma'am!
[15:22] UCHIMURA {M}
    In Operation Sword and Shield,
[15:24] UCHIMURA {M}
    the role of the demi-humans
    is to create a diversion!
[15:26] UCHIMURA {M}
    As the shield, they will prevent enemy
    intrusion and draw their attention.
[15:29] UCHIMURA {M}
    Furthermore!
[15:34] LILIM
    It's the sound of the bell!
[15:36] ULMANDRA
    Charge!
[15:38] UCHIMURA {M}
    As the Sword to strike down the enemy, the
    demons will wait at the abandoned village.
[15:42] UCHIMURA {M}
    Faster than a swift horse, they can
    quickly reach the fortress!
[15:47] GNOME
    Cease fire!
[15:49] ULMANDRA
    If it's close combat, they
    are no match for us.
[15:53] ULMANDRA
    Attack!
[16:01] GNOME
    Don't let a single one escape!
[16:10] UCHIMURA {M}
    The purpose of this operation is to create a
    division of labor between the demons and demi-humans.
[16:15] UCHIMURA {M}
    The demi-humans, who work well
    in organized group warfare.
[16:17] UCHIMURA {M}
    The demons, who take pride in their
    high mobility and offensive power.
[16:21] UCHIMURA {M}
    By clearly separating the
    roles of both factions,
[16:24] UCHIMURA {M}
    it reduces conflict and minimizes the
    hassle of coordinating.
[16:27] UCHIMURA {M}
    As a result, there's an
    increase in combat power!
[16:29] DEMI-HUMAN 1
    All wyverns defeated!
[16:31] DEMI-HUMAN 1
    No casualties or damage!
    No casualties or damage!
[16:34] LILIM
    Amazing...
[16:35] URUZU
    To think it's to this extent...
[16:36] GNOME
    It's like the struggles we've been facing
    up until now have been all lies.
[16:39] ULMANDRA
    It's all thanks to Uchimura's plan!
[16:44] SOLDIERS
    Hip hip hooray!
[17:08] ULMANDRA
    He sure managed to think up quite an idea,
    making the abandoned village a base for demons.
[17:12] OLULU
    According to Mr. Uchimura, it seems there's
    more use to the base than just that.
[17:17] NEIA
    He mentioned meeting with Ms. Gnome
    right now to discuss that matter.
[17:22] ULMANDRA
    What?!
[17:24] NEIA
    Oh, of course, he also mentioned wanting
    you to join them later, Ms. Ulmandra.
[17:28] OLULU
    If you don't properly wash up before going,
    Mr. Uchimura is going to be disgusted with you.
[17:36] UCHIMURA
    Another key point of this operation is
    to resolve any dead stock we may have.
[17:40] GNOME
    I'm not familiar with the term.
[17:42] UCHIMURA
    It refers to
    any inventory and unsold goods.
[17:45] UCHIMURA
    Here, we're talking about
    inefficient resource use.
[17:48] UCHIMURA
    Until now, the Demon Army has been supplying
[17:50] UCHIMURA
    the same amount of supplies
    to each citadel.
[17:52] UCHIMURA
    But due to the difference in the
    number of battles
[17:55] UCHIMURA
    at each location,
    this will lead to discrepancies.
[17:57] UCHIMURA
    Instead we'll gather
    all the supplies at the base,
[17:59] UCHIMURA
    then distribute the proper amounts.
[18:01] UCHIMURA
    Not only that, since all the demons
    are stationed at the base,
[18:04] UCHIMURA
    we can monitor their food
    consumption closely.
[18:07] UCHIMURA
    We can effectively utilize the resources while
     preventing conflicts with the demi-humans.
SIGN    Sword and Shield
[18:12] UCHIMURA
    That's essentially what
    Operation Sword and Shield is.
[18:15] GNOME
    Impressive, Uchimura.
[18:17] GNOME
    No, Hero Dennosuke Uchimura.
[18:20] UCHIMURA
    Huh, oh, could you please stop that.
[18:25] ULMANDRA
    You guys look like you're having fun.
[18:27] UCHIMURA
    Ah! Ms. Ulmandra?
[18:29] GNOME
    Hmph...
[18:30] ULMANDRA
    Don't get all mushy just because she
    praised you a little, Uchimura!
[18:34] UCHIMURA {M}
    F-For some reason she's angry?!
[18:35] ULMANDRA
    Hmph, well whatever.
[18:37] ULMANDRA
    It seems like we're sending home the
    soldiers, starting with the women?
[18:40] GNOME
    The immediate crisis has passed, so it's
    important to rest up whenever you can.
[18:45] GNOME
    You have a problem with that?
[18:46] ULMANDRA
    Not really.
[18:47] ULMANDRA
    I was just told to head back
    to the Demon Overlord's castle
[18:50] ULMANDRA
    to report on the situation,
    so I was just asking.
[18:54] ULMANDRA
    Uchimura, a brief farewell for now, but
    before that let me give you my thanks.
[18:59] ULMANDRA
    You're the one who saved us here.
[19:02] ULMANDRA
    Hearing your speech moved me, too.
[19:05] ULMANDRA
    You're right. This isn't the time
    to be fighting amongst ourselves.
[19:11] GNOME
    For once, we agree.
[19:14] NEIA
    Everyone, I've brought you some food!
[19:17] OLULU
    It's grilled wyvern!
[19:19] ULMANDRA
    Oh, it's here. It's here.
[19:21] GNOME
    No thanks.
[19:22] ULMANDRA
    Aw, come on. Don't hold back.
[19:24] GNOME
    W-What...
[19:28] UCHIMURA {M}
    The plan certainly is going well.
[19:32] UCHIMURA {M}
    So far... But...
[19:35] UCHIMURA
    Well, there's no time to be resting.
[19:39] UCHIMURA {M}
    This operation still has a fatal weakness.
[19:49] UCHIMURA {M}
    Why are the wyvern attacks all
    concentrated on a single location?
[19:54] UCHIMURA {M}
    If only we knew the answer to that...
[19:56] UCHIMURA {M}
    There has to be some kind
    of reason why... something.
[20:08] OLULU
    Mr. Uchimura!
[20:10] NEIA
    There's trouble!
[20:11] UCHIMURA
    What?! What happened?!
[20:13] OLULU
    W-Well, you see...
[20:16] OLULU
    The wyverns simultaneously
    attacked two other fortresses!
[20:21] UCHIMURA {M}
    Their behavior changed?!
[20:22] UCHIMURA {M}
    And when we've
    just sent some soldiers home?!
[20:26] NEIA
    Many wyverns have invaded the country
[20:27] NEIA
    and are headed for the
    Demon Overlord's castle.
[20:29] OLULU
    Ms. Ulmandra is fighting
    against them all by herself!
[20:55] ULMANDRA
    All right...
[21:00] ULMANDRA
    I'll also show you my full strength!
[21:11] ULMANDRA {M}
    Uchimura, you're not a
    vulnerable, meager, weakling...
[21:15] ULMANDRA {M}
    You're a hero. I'll also...
[21:44] UCHIMURA
    Ms. Ulmandra!
[21:51] ULMANDRA
    Uchimura... How's that...
[21:54] ULMANDRA
    I did it... too...
[21:58] UCHIMURA
    Ms. Ulmandra!
[22:01] UCHIMURA
    Ms. Ulmandra!
SIGN    Mou Ichido Yoru Wo Tomete / Kenjirou Sakiya
[23:35] MASTER
    What is a hero...?
[23:39] MASTER
    Hero... Leader... Charisma...
[23:44] MASTER
    Oh!
[23:46] MASTER
    I think there was still some roe left!