4 - Breakthroughs Happen Even With Magic!
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[00:05] UCHIMURA/ID
The sudden summons.
[00:07] UCHIMURA/ID
This serious atmosphere.
[00:09] UCHIMURA/ID
Did I screw something up?
[00:10] DEMON KING
Overseas Manager Uchimura, I
summoned you today because...
[00:15] UCHIMURA
I'm sorry!
[00:19] DEMON KING
What do you think you're doing?
[00:21] UCHIMURA
Demon Overlord, perhaps I'm not
fit to be an elite general!
[00:25] UCHIMURA
But please give me a
chance! I'll do anything!
[00:29] UCHIMURA
I'll do anything!
[00:32] DEMON OVERLORD
Your low self-esteem is a flaw.
[00:34] DEMON OVERLORD
I do not think you're unfit.
[00:37] DEMON OVERLORD
If anything, you're doing a good job.
[00:39] UCHIMURA
What?
[00:39] UCHIMURA/ID
I love you, Demon Overlord!
[00:43] UCHIMURA
I-In that case, what can I do for you?
[00:46] DEMON OVERLORD
Right.
[00:47] DEMON OVERLORD
Uchimura, what do you think of the
relationship between demons and demi-humans?
[00:52] UCHIMURA
Huh? Well...
[00:54] UCHIMURA
What stands out to me most is
the disparity between them.
[00:58] UCHIMURA
Demons have an advantage
as they can use magic.
[01:01] UCHIMURA
It seems to make demi-humans feel inferior.
[01:04] DEMON OVERLORD
Exactly. The problem is magic.
[01:07] DEMON OVERLORD
Only certain species can use it.
[01:11] DEMON OVERLORD
So I'd like you to come up with
a way for anyone to use magic.
[01:16] UCHIMURA
Anyone?
[01:18] DEMON OVERLORD
Indeed. Then demi-humans would
have no reason to feel inferior.
[01:23] UCHIMURA
You're absolutely right,
but I can't use magic.
[01:28] UCHIMURA
This is beyond my expertise.
[01:29] DEMON OVERLORD
That's what magic stones are for.
[01:32] UCHIMURA
Magic stones? Like the one I received
as a reward the other day?
[01:41] DEMON OVERLORD
This one is unshaped. I give this to you.
[01:45] DEMON OVERLORD
It's up to you to decide how to use it.
[01:49] UCHIMURA
Yes, sir.
[01:50] DEMON OVERLORD
One more thing.
[01:51] DEMON OVERLORD
I'll assign a magic researcher to you.
[01:55] UCHIMURA
I appreciate it. Who is it?
[01:57] DEMON OVERLORD
Sylphid, Archmage of Storms.
[02:01] UCHIMURA/ID
That incomprehensible person, huh?
[02:04] DEMON OVERLORD
I've already spoken with her,
but do not take it easy.
[02:08] DEMON OVERLORD
Sylphid is formidable.
[02:12] UCHIMURA
Yes, sir.
[03:46] UCHIMURA
Excuse me.
[03:50] ULMANDRA
So Uchimura received a direct
assignment from the Demon Overlord?
[03:54] ULMANDRA
He's doing well for himself.
[03:57] ULMANDRA
I mean, he did give me this.
[03:59] ULMANDRA
He probably wants to settle down.
[04:05] UCHIMURA
Magic stones are compressed and crystallized
magical power shaped by demons.
SIGN Episode 4
Breakthroughs Happen Even With Magic!
[04:12] UCHIMURA
The tremendous magic power inside them can
be utilized as an external resource.
[04:16] UCHIMURA
I see.
[04:19] OLULU
Here.
[04:21] UCHIMURA
Thank you, Olulu.
[04:22] OLULU
You must be exhausted from
working so much overtime.
[04:25] OLULU
Try to get off work earlier today.
[04:28] UCHIMURA
Okay, but just a little longer.
[04:31] UCHIMURA
Olulu, about this magic stone...
[04:34] UCHIMURA
Could this allow demi-humans to
use magic power like demons?
[04:39] OLULU
Well, I suppose.
[04:42] OLULU
But in practice, using magic takes skill.
[04:45] OLULU
Simply having power isn't
that useful on its own.
[04:49] UCHIMURA
I see. So that skill is the key.
[04:52] UCHIMURA/ID
No matter how you look at it, I
need knowledge on magical R&D.
[04:58] UCHIMURA/ID
I'll have to overcome my fear
and visit Ms. Sylphid.
[05:05] UCHIMURA
Ms. Sylphid, I'm here on
the Demon Overlord's orders.
[05:08] UCHIMURA
Are you here?
[05:09] SYLPHID
Coming.
[05:12] UCHIMURA
Hello, Ms. Belinda.
[05:13] SYLPHID
Who are you?
[05:15] UCHIMURA
Actually, I came by to introduce
myself the other day.
[05:18] UCHIMURA
I'm Uchimura, one of the Big Four.
[05:20] SYLPHID
Oh, right. Forgive me. Can I help you?
[05:24] UCHIMURA
I'm here on the Demon Overlord's orders.
[05:26] UCHIMURA
Is Ms. Sylphid here today?
[05:29] SYLPHID
No. As usual, she's not here.
[05:31] UCHIMURA
What? But the Demon Overlord said we
were scheduled to meet today.
[05:35] SYLPHID
As I said, she's not here. I'd
like to ask you to leave.
[05:41] UCHIMURA
I see. Well, that can't be helped.
[05:44] SYLPHID
I'll let you know once she returns.
[05:49] UCHIMURA
In that case, could I talk
to you, her assistant?
[05:58] ULMANDRA/ID
Uchimura is hitting on another woman?
[06:04] ULMANDRA/ID
And they're alone together in that room?
[06:07] SYLPHID
I'm just hearing you out, Mr. Uchimura.
[06:10] SYLPHID
I'm busy with other matters.
[06:12] UCHIMURA
Sorry. There's just one thing
I'd like to confirm with you.
[06:16] UCHIMURA
Ms. Belinda...
[06:17] UCHIMURA
You're actually Ms. Sylphid, aren't you?
[06:23] SYLPHID
I told you, I'm her assistant.
[06:24] UCHIMURA
There are three reasons
for me thinking this.
[06:27] UCHIMURA
First, your glasses.
[06:29] UCHIMURA
Demons regard the physical
body above all else.
[06:31] UCHIMURA
It doesn't make sense for one to
rely on something like glasses.
[06:33] UCHIMURA
In other words, those are fake
glasses and part of a disguise.
[06:36] UCHIMURA
Second, your name.
[06:39] UCHIMURA
The name Belinda isn't on the Demon
Army's organizational chart.
[06:44] UCHIMURA
And finally, the third reason...
[06:47] UCHIMURA
The Demon Overlord told me, "Sylphid likes
to avoid work by wearing disguises."
[06:52] SYLPHID
So you knew and thought to trick
me? That's not very nice.
[06:56] UCHIMURA
He didn't tell me you pretend
to be your own assistant.
[07:00] SYLPHID
I admit it. I am Sylphid, one of the Four
Elite Generals in the Demon Army.
[07:04] UCHIMURA
Why hide your identity?
[07:07] UCHIMURA
Normally, you wear something that
looks like a mascot costume.
[07:10] SYLPHID
Isn't it obvious?
[07:12] SYLPHID
If people knew what I looked like,
they'd dump loads of work on me.
[07:16] UCHIMURA
Forgive me for discussing
work after hearing that,
[07:21] UCHIMURA
but I'd like you to develop
a tool that allows—
[07:22] SYLPHID
No.
[07:23] UCHIMURA
What? Didn't the Demon Overlord talk to you?
[07:26] SYLPHID
I don't care.
[07:28] SYLPHID
Besides, why would I remake something
that's already been made?
[07:33] UCHIMURA
Already been made?
[07:36] SYLPHID
Sit.
[07:38] SYLPHID
This is your reward for seeing
through my disguise.
[07:40] SYLPHID
I'll show you something special.
[07:44] UCHIMURA
What is this?
[07:45] SYLPHID
It's made primarily using an ore easily
penetrated by magic power
[07:48] SYLPHID
and embedded with magic stones.
[07:50] SYLPHID
Magic is woven into a
multi-layered interior structure,
[07:53] SYLPHID
which grants the use of numerous spells.
[07:56] UCHIMURA
What? Then...
[07:58] SYLPHID
Didn't I tell you? It's already been made.
[08:02] SYLPHID
I created this magic device
after years of research.
[08:05] UCHIMURA
That's incredible! We should begin
mass-producing these right away.
[08:09] SYLPHID
You're right. Go ahead and do that.
[08:12] SYLHPID
But it costs 10 million
G to make a single one.
[08:14] UCHIMURA
What?
[08:15] UCHIMURA
Let's see. One nut is worth 50G, so...
[08:19] SYLPHID
Magic stones are rare enough already,
[08:21] SYLPHID
but this makes use of copious amounts
of only the highest-grade stones.
[08:24] SYLPHID
How much did you expect it to cost?
[08:26] SYLPHID
Now go mass-produce them all you want,
[08:29] SYLPHID
if you can find the budget for it, that is.
[08:32] UCHIMURA/ID
I see. So this was the Demon
Overlord's plan all along.
[08:36] UCHIMURA/ID
How do we mass produce a magic item
with massive production costs?
[08:41] SYLPHID
Just so you know, I'm not giving you any
money even if you stand on your head.
[08:45] SYLPHID
It would be wise to give up quickly,
[08:48] SYLPHID
Overseas Manager.
[08:50] UCHIMURA/ID
Stand on my head... Upside down...
[08:53] UCHIMURA/ID
Reverse thinking...
[08:55] UCHIMURA
Ms. Sylphid, that magic item
requires so many magic stones
[09:00] UCHIMURA
so it can grant use of
numerous spells, right?
[09:04] SYLPHID
Yes, I suppose.
[09:05] UCHIMURA
Then why not make items that grant
the use of only one spell?
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[09:11] UCHIMURA
It's one way to achieve a breakthrough.
[09:14] UCHIMURA
New products can be created by removing
functions instead of adding them.
[09:20] SYLPHID
I see. Low-grade magic stones could
be used for just a single spell.
[09:25] SYLPHID
That would reduce costs significantly.
[09:28] SYLPHID/ID
I've never seen anyone
think that way before.
[09:31] UCHIMURA
Could we use this for our prototype?
[09:34] SYLPHID
Interesting.
[09:35] SYLPHID
Let's try it.
[09:43] SYLPHID
Now then.
[09:44] SYLPHID
I'm going to stay up all night
making a new magical device.
[09:48] SYLPHID
You'll be joining me, Overseas Manager.
[09:51] UCHIMURA
What?!
[10:01] ULMANDRA
That's odd. He's still in there.
[10:03] ULMANDRA
But it's the middle of the night.
[10:06] ULMANDRA
What are a man and a woman
doing behind closed doors?!
[10:09] ULMANDRA
Open up! Open this door!
[10:18] UCHIMURA/ID
I didn't think she'd make me stay
up the whole time helping her.
[10:23] SYLPHID
I knew I could do it.
[10:25] SYLPHID
It took me only one night to
make my idea a reality.
[10:28] SYLPHID
Am I a genius?
[10:30] SYLPHID
Magic item "Rosemarin."
[10:32] SYLPHID
By limiting the number of usable spells
to one, we drastically reduced costs.
[10:37] SYLPHID
We can even use low-grade magic
stones to mass produce these.
[10:41] SYLPHID
All right, let's test it.
[10:44] SYLPHID
You'll be the test subject.
[10:45] UCHIMURA
Can't we at least take a break first?
[10:49] SYLPHID
Fine, but just an hour.
[10:51] UCHIMURA/ID
Why does she live so fast and recklessly?!
[10:55] UCHIMURA
I'm going to get something
to eat and take a nap.
[11:01] ULMANDRA
Why'd you stay in here all night, Uchimura?!
[11:07] ULMANDRA
Uchimura, are you all right?
[11:09] ULMANDRA
Hey! Hang in there, Uchimura!
[11:11] UCHIMURA
Please don't shake me.
You're making me sick.
[11:14] SYLPHID
If you're going to be loud,
do it elsewhere, Ulmandra.
[11:16] ULMANDRA
Huh?
[11:17] ULMANDRA
Sylphid...
[11:18] ULMANDRA
What are you doing here?
Where's the strange girl?
[11:21] SYLPHID
Who knows? Uchimura and I
are the only ones here.
[11:27] LILIM
Ms. Ulmandra, there you are.
[11:30] OLULU
And Mr. Uchimura. Good.
We've been looking for you.
[11:33] ULMANDRA
Huh? Lilim and Olulu?
[11:35] OLULU
It's an emergency.
[11:37] OLULU
A horde of footprint birds have appeared,
and several towns are under attack.
[11:40] UCHIMURA
Footprint birds?
[11:42] OLULU
They're ferocious and
massive flightless birds.
[11:45] LILIM
The Demon Overlord has ordered
us to exterminate them.
[11:49] LILIM
Ms. Ulmandra, you're our
strongest combatant.
[11:52] LILIM
You'll be visiting at least three villages.
[11:53] ULMANDRA
Hey, wait, stop.
[11:56] ULMANDRA
By myself?
[11:57] ULMANDRA
No, wait! At least let me go with Uchimura!
[12:01] SYLPHID
I see...
[12:02] SYLPHID
This is a good opportunity
to test the new magic item.
[12:06] SYLPHID
Right, Overseas Manager?
[12:08] UCHIMURA/ID
I smell blood!
[12:17] SYLPHID
Behold! This vast land stretches
on endlessly without obstructions!
[12:21] SYLPHID
It's the ideal testing ground!
[12:24] UCHIMURA
You know we're here to exterminate monsters
on the Demon Overlord's orders, right?
[12:31] UCHIMURA
Locals, please step back a little more.
[12:35] UCHIMURA
It's dangerous.
[12:36] CATSIE
Okay.
[12:39] SYLPHID
I set it to grant use of
a simple fire spell.
[12:41] SYLPHID
Try it out.
[12:43] UCHIMURA
Whoa.
[12:44] UCHIMURA
Did you perform a safety
analysis on this thing?
[12:47] SYLPHID
Even if it fails, you'll only lose a hand.
[12:50] UCHIMURA/ID
Does the concept of "safety first"
not exist in this world?!
[13:00] SYLPHID
That's just the activation
sound. Don't mind it.
[13:03] UCHIMURA
Okay.
[13:04] SYLPHID
Imagine that the stone you're
holding is a part of your body.
[13:08] SYLPHID
Let your blood flow through
the stone and circulate.
[13:12] SYLPHID
Gather the flowing power
in your right hand.
[13:16] SYLPHID
Like holding your breath or bracing your
core, accept it as a natural act.
[13:25] UCHIMURA
Wow! Even I can use magic!
[13:28] SYLPHID
It passed the first test.
[13:30] SYLPHID
That just leaves...
[13:37] SYLPHID
Actual combat!
[13:38] SYLPHID
Now exterminate the footprint birds!
[13:40] UCHIMURA/ID
That seems impossible!
[13:41] SYLPHID
If you don't hurry up and shoot,
you'll get caught in the action.
[13:44] UCHIMURA
Take this!
[13:46] UCHIMURA
All right! I hit it!
[13:48] SYLPHID
Don't lose your head over a single hit!
[13:54] UCHIMURA/ID
It's working.
[13:55] UCHIMURA/ID
With this magic device, someone as
powerless as me can help in combat.
[14:04] UCHIMURA/ID
I'm dead.
[14:08] UCHIMURA/ID
Again.
[14:14] UCHIMURA
What's going on?
[14:16] UCHIMURA/ID
It's not working.
[14:24] SYLPHID
What's wrong? Why aren't you casting?
[14:27] UCHIMURA
Because...
[14:28] SYLPHID
It overloaded.
[14:29] SYLPHID
The magic stone itself burned out.
[14:32] SYLPHID
A low-grade stone didn't work after all.
[14:35] UCHIMURA
It looks like we managed
to drive them off, though.
[14:38] SYLPHID
But our experiment was a failure.
[14:41] SYLPHID
I thought it would work, too.
[14:44] UCHIMURA
Yeah.
[14:51] CATSIE B
Eat up, everyone.
[14:53] CATSIE C
Footprint bird soup is tasty.
[14:56] CATSIE D
Not that we get to eat it very often.
[14:59] CATSIE B
Have some.
[15:01] UCHIMURA
Thank you.
[15:06] SYLPHID
How is it?
[15:07] CATSIE A
Delicious. Are you sure you
don't want any, mister?
[15:10] SYLPHID
I'm fine.
[15:12] CATSIE A
Let us know if you change your mind.
[15:19] UCHIMURA
I thought all demi-humans were physically
strong, but some are like them.
[15:25] UCHIMURA
That's news to me.
[15:28] SYLPHID
Yeah. They're small and weak.
[15:30] SYLPHID
They live a meager existence as well,
but they're always cheerful and kind.
[15:37] UCHIMURA
Ms. Sylphid?
[15:38] SYLPHID
It's nothing.
[15:39] SYLPHID
I was just recalling when I
decided I'd make magic items.
[15:45] SYLPHID
I was born to a family of elf merchants.
[15:49] SYLPHID
But due to certain circumstances,
I ended up leaving home.
[15:52] SYLPHID
Some demi-humans helped me
while I was wandering.
[15:57] SYLPHID
They couldn't use magic and
were living in poverty.
[16:02] SYLPHID
I began developing magic items
because I wanted to help them.
[16:08] SYLPHID
But as I became busy with work every
day, I forgot that initial feeling.
[16:13] SYLPHID
Perhaps I lost sight of the
meaning behind my research.
[16:17] SYLPHID
Hey, Overseas Manager.
[16:20] SYLPHID
What researchers truly want
is to save the weak.
[16:23] SYLPHID
We need to make sure this plan succeeds.
[16:27] UCHIMURA
Right.
[16:30] SYLPHID
The footprint bird horde will return soon.
[16:34] SYLPHID
Our concept is right.
[16:36] SYLPHID
This question is, how do we exterminate them
without exhausting the low-grade stones?
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SIGN Spirit
of the
Corporate
Slave
[16:59] OL ULMANDRA
Nothing beats a drink after work!
[17:02] UCHIMURA/ID
You should savor it a little more.
[17:05] UCHIMURA/ID
That's good sake.
[17:07] MASTER
Your offal stew and skewers.
SIGN Spirit
of the
Corporate
Slave
[17:11] OL ULMANDRA
This stew is delicious.
[17:15] OL ULMANDRA
These skewers are great, too.
[17:17] UCHIMURA/ID
Offal sure is tasty.
[17:19] UCHIMURA/ID
But apparently, they used to throw away
organ meat because it spoils easily.
[17:24] UCHIMURA/ID
Now it's popular for its flavor
and beautifying collagen.
[17:27] OL ULMANDRA
Master, more offal stew.
[17:29] MASTER
You got it.
[17:29] UCHIMURA/ID
Depending on how you use them, even
things that seem useless at first...
[17:46] UCHIMURA
Ms. Sylphid!
[17:47] UCHIMURA
Could you make ten Rosemarins tonight?
[17:51] SYLPHID
I have the stone you gave me, so the
production itself is possible.
[17:55] SYLPHID
But I can't improve them. I
lack the proper equipment.
[17:58] UCHIMURA
That's fine. Please make them.
[18:01] UCHIMURA
They're fine.
[18:03] UCHIMURA
They're fine the way they are.
[18:09] UCHIMURA
I'm going to settle this account!
[18:20] UCHIMURA
Now let me show you my breakthrough.
[18:31] UCHIMURA
Rosemarin, activate!
[18:43] UCHIMURA
The magic item Rosemarin makes
a noise when it activates.
[18:48] UCHIMURA
During our experiment, it became clear that
the footprint birds disliked this noise,
[18:53] UCHIMURA
and we successfully drove them off.
[18:58] CATSIE
All right!
[19:01] CATSIE
Wow!
[19:04] CATSIE
How'd you do that?
[19:05] CATSIE
That was awesome!
[19:07] CATSIE
Hooray!
[19:08] UCHIMURA
The important thing is
that producing this sound
[19:11] UCHIMURA
consumes practically none of
the magic stone's energy.
[19:13] UCHIMURA
In other words, harmful beasts can
be driven off without using magic,
[19:18] UCHIMURA
and the magic stones can be used for long
periods of time without being consumed.
[19:21] UCHIMURA
It's a magic item that fulfills both
the cost and efficacy requirements.
[19:26] UCHIMURA
It's even effective for driving off
hellhogs and wolves.
[19:29] UCHIMURA
Distributing these to other villages
will reduce beast-related damage,
[19:33] UCHIMURA
leading to an increase in harvested crops.
[19:37] UCHIMURA
What do you think, Demon Overlord?
[19:41] DEMON OVERLORD
I'm impressed you solved the
pressing monster problem
[19:45] DEMON OVERLORD
with the magic item development
task I gave you.
[19:49] DEMON OVERLORD
Sylphid's R&D abilities and
Uchimura's creativity.
[19:53] DEMON OVERLORD
Both are quite impressive.
[19:55] UCHIMURA
Thank you.
[19:57] SYLPHID
You honor me.
[19:59] DEMON OVERLORD
Sylphid, begin mass-producing Rosemarins.
[20:03] DEMON OVERLORD
Distribute them to all
villages once they're made.
[20:05] SYLPHID
At once, sir.
[20:14] UCHIMURA
Ms. Sylphid.
[20:16] UCHIMURA
Thank you so much.
[20:18] UCHIMURA
I don't know what I would've
done without your help.
[20:23] SYLPHID
Let me say one thing.
[20:26] UCHIMURA
Yes?
[20:27] SYLPHID
Thanks to you, I made progress
on the research I was stuck on.
[20:33] SYLPHID
Not only that, but you reminded me
of a researcher's true purpose.
[20:40] SYLPHID
Thank you, Dennosuke Uchimura.
[20:45] SYLPHID
I owe you a great debt.
[20:47] SYLPHID
If you need anything, let me know.
[20:49] SYLPHID
I'll help you if I have the time.
[20:52] SYLPHID
If I have the time.
[20:57] SYLPHID
Oh, also...
[21:02] SYLPHID
That magic device is for combat.
It's charged with fire magic.
[21:06] SYLPHID
I improved the model that could fire
only ten shots to fire 30 instead.
[21:11] UCHIMURA
You improved this while experimenting
with the Rosemarin?
[21:14] UCHIMURA
When did you find the time?
[21:16] SYLPHID
I'm a genius, you know.
[21:19] SYLPHID
Make good use of it,
[21:21] SYLPHID
Overseas Manager.
[21:26] UCHIMURA
I will.
[21:31] UCHIMURA
Now then.
[21:32] UCHIMURA
I'll just do a bit more overtime today.
[21:35] ULMANDRA
Uchimura!
[21:36] ULMANDRA
I heard from Olulu!
[21:37] ULMANDRA
Why didn't you tell me you were
doing research with Sylphid?
[21:41] ULMANDRA
I look like an idiot for
getting the wrong idea!
[21:45] ULMANDRA
Wait, that's right. You gave me this.
[21:50] ULMANDRA
You'd never get involved with another woman.
[21:53] ULMANDRA
What's wrong, Uchimura?
[21:55] ULMANDRA
Wake up, Uchimura!
[21:57] ULMANDRA
Did Sylphid do this to you?
[21:59] ULMANDRA
Shall I avenge you?
[22:00] UCHIMURA
Please stop shaking me...
[22:01] ULMANDRA
Hang in there, Uchimura!
SIGN Koyoi No Tsuki No Youni/Elephant Kashimashi
[23:35] MASTER
Rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum.
[23:40] MASTER
Cows have four stomachs.
[23:42] MASTER
Chew anything slowly enough...
[23:46] MASTER
and everything can be nourishing.
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