# E8 - Meeting the Inhabitants of the Woods
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**[00:09] Marguerite**
You don't know when to give up.
**[00:20] Marguerite**
Finally.
**[00:22] Demon King**
I want to go home.
**[00:23] Demon King**
Master... Master...
**[00:26] Marguerite**
Oh, I'll send you home...
**[00:29] Marguerite**
to oblivion!
**[00:44] Sign**
My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer
**[02:05] Sign**
Episode 8 "Meeting the Inhabitants of the Woods"
**[02:05] Woman**
Sorry for making you look
after the kids, Mr. Bel.
**[02:10] Belgrieve**
It's no problem at all.
**[02:12] Duncan**
Hey!
**[02:14] Belgrieve**
Welcome back, Duncan.
**[02:16] Belgrieve**
How'd training go?
**[02:18] Duncan**
I'm impressed by the potential I see
in the youngsters of this village.
**[02:23] Duncan**
They must've had a real good teacher.
**[02:27] Belgrieve**
Come on, quit it.
**[02:29] Child 1**
Hey, it's Duncan!
**[02:31] Child 2**
You're right!
**[02:38] Belgrieve**
You're rather popular.
**[02:40] Duncan**
Shame I still haven't figured out
how to interact with them.
**[02:44] Belgrieve**
Don't worry. You're fitting right in.
**[02:48] Belgrieve**
Even if I *was* surprised when I first met you.
**[02:52] (Flashback) Duncan**
My name is Duncan!
**[02:55] (Flashback) Duncan**
I'm an adventurer traveling the land
to duel powerful opponents of note.
**[03:01] (Flashback) Belgrieve**
What?
**[03:02] (Flashback) Duncan**
I've come to witness the
swordsmanship of the great Red Ogre!
**[03:08] Belgrieve**
I'm grateful you showed up, Duncan.
**[03:11] Belgrieve**
Monster sightings have been
on the rise again lately.
**[03:15] Child 2**
You've got what it takes to live here, Duncan!
**[03:19] Child 3**
Hey, are you listening?
**[03:20] Duncan**
It's true that I've already
started to put roots down.
**[03:23] Belgrieve**
Will you settle down and find a wife?
**[03:26] Duncan**
That's not a half bad idea.
**[03:29] Barnes**
Mr. Bel!
**[03:31] Barnes**
A pack of monsters has appeared
on the outskirts of town!
**[03:39] Belgrieve**
That's it! Take them down one at a time.
**[03:43] Duncan**
Looks like they've cleaned up most of 'em.
**[03:45] Belgrieve**
Well done. Nice work.
**[03:50] Pete**
Do you think I can become
an adventurer, too?
**[03:53] Belgrieve**
Maybe, although your dad would be
sad if you left the village.
**[04:00] Pete**
Yeah, but...
**[04:01] Belgrieve**
You've got Duncan and me
to back you up while you're here,
**[04:05] Belgrieve**
but as an adventurer,
you'd really be fighting for your life.
**[04:08] Belgrieve**
Even if you don't lose your life,
you might lose a leg like me.
**[04:12] Pete**
I guess you're right...
**[04:15] Duncan**
Good work today, everyone!
**[04:17] Duncan**
Let's head back to the village.
**[04:19] All**
Yeah!
**[04:26] Duncan**
The parents of youngsters who want to
become adventurers sure must be conflicted.
**[04:31] Belgrieve**
I left my own village to become one.
**[04:36] Belgrieve**
I understand how they feel.
**[04:39] Duncan**
It's a difficult position to be in.
**[04:41] Duncan**
Anyway, those were some
impressive moves earlier.
**[04:44] Duncan**
I'm amazed you're still honing
your skills at your age.
**[04:48] Belgrieve**
You suddenly feel a lot
older once you reach forty.
**[04:53] Belgrieve**
You get strangely anxious, like you
can't keep doing what you're doing.
**[05:00] Duncan**
I know what you're talking about.
I felt old when I turned thirty.
**[05:05] Belgrieve**
It's a little different from that.
You feel your age.
**[05:10] Belgrieve**
Suddenly your body doesn't
move like it used to.
**[05:15] Belgrieve**
You can tell you have more gray hair.
**[05:19] Belgrieve**
They're little things,
but they make you unbearably sad.
**[05:24] Duncan**
I see.
**[05:28] Duncan**
I am sometimes overcome with sadness,
**[05:32] Duncan**
like I've left something behind.
**[05:37] Belgrieve**
Like I've left something behind, huh?
**[05:39] Belgrieve**
Yeah, maybe that's it.
**[05:41] Belgrieve**
I've tried to live life to the fullest,
**[05:45] Belgrieve**
but looking back, what have I accomplished?
**[05:49] Duncan**
What are you talking about?
You raised the Black-Haired Valkyrie.
**[05:57] Belgrieve**
I see. You're right.
**[06:00] Belgrieve**
She might be my greatest source of happiness.
**[06:05] Barnes**
Mr. Bel!
**[06:07] Belgrieve**
What is it, Barnes?
**[06:09] Barnes**
There you are. My dad's calling you.
**[06:12] Barnes**
He says to come to the plaza right away.
**[06:15] Belgrieve**
Sorry, Duncan, but I've got to go.
**[06:17] Duncan**
Understood.
**[06:22] Belgrieve**
Kerry.
**[06:24] Belgrieve**
Did something happen?
**[06:26] Kerry**
That.
**[06:30] Belgrieve**
An elf?
**[06:39] Belgrieve**
Welcome to Turnera, good elf.
**[06:44] Belgrieve**
My name is Belgrieve.
**[06:46] Belgrieve**
If you don't mind,
may I ask what brings you here?
**[06:50] Graham**
Thank you. It would seem
I've scared the villagers.
**[06:56] Belgrieve**
They've never seen an elf before.
**[06:59] Belgrieve**
Forgive them.
**[07:02] Graham**
No, I apologize for not
being more considerate.
**[07:05] Belgrieve**
You're welcome to come to my home.
**[07:14] Duncan**
My name is Duncan.
**[07:17] Duncan**
Once a wandering adventurer,
I'm now lodging with Mr. Belgrieve.
**[07:22] Graham**
My name is Graham.
**[07:25] Belgrieve**
Are you also known as the Paladin?
**[07:28] Graham**
Some people call me that.
**[07:33] Duncan**
You're a hero who's defeated
demon kings and dragons.
**[07:35] Duncan**
It's an honor to meet you.
**[07:38] Belgrieve**
So, Mr. Graham, what brings you
to these parts?
**[07:42] Graham**
I'm looking for someone.
**[07:44] Graham**
While scouring places she may have gone,
I found my way here.
**[07:50] Belgrieve**
"She"? You're looking for a woman?
**[07:53] Graham**
She's a bit of a troublesome tomboy.
**[07:56] Graham**
She has no regard for her position.
**[07:59] Duncan**
So she's nobility?
**[08:01] Graham**
Yes. She's one of the daughters of Oberon,
**[08:05] Graham**
king of the western woods
in the elven lands.
**[08:07] Belgrieve**
What's a princess doing here?
**[08:09] Graham**
Demon kings have been returning
across the land as of late.
**[08:13] Graham**
She is on a journey to slay them on her own.
**[08:18] Duncan**
She's slaying them alone?
She must be incredible!
**[08:22] Graham**
Demon kings possess a special kind of mana.
**[08:26] Graham**
Only those skilled in its manipulation
stand a chance against them.
**[08:32] Duncan**
You mean you have to be a mage?
**[08:35] Graham**
Not quite.
**[08:37] Graham**
Mana is one direction power can take.
**[08:41] Graham**
In the old language of the elves,
we call it ki.
**[08:46] Graham**
In order to wield a weapon
as an extension of yourself,
**[08:49] Graham**
you must use mana as a medium
to channel your senses to it.
**[08:54] Belgrieve**
I see. Now that you mention it,
it is mysterious.
**[08:59] Graham**
Elves possess far greater mastery
over mana than humans.
**[09:05] Graham**
Even for our kind,
she is exceptionally talented.
**[09:09] Graham**
But that worked against her,
and she left the woods.
**[09:13] Graham**
She believes she's defeating them,
but demon kings are immortal.
**[09:18] Duncan**
If you followed the princess's trail here,
**[09:21] Duncan**
then monsters must be appearing
around Turnera because...
**[09:28] Graham**
I can't say for certain that the rise
in monsters is due to a demon king,
**[09:33] Graham**
but it's likely.
**[09:36] Belgrieve**
Well, that's not good.
**[09:38] Graham**
We'll need to investigate.
**[09:44] Belgrieve**
Find anything?
**[09:47] Graham**
The mana here is strange.
**[09:50] Graham**
But whatever's causing it is in the forest.
**[09:55] Belgrieve**
Is it possible the forest
has turned into a dungeon?
**[09:58] Graham**
If that were the cause,
**[10:01] Graham**
the trees would be twisted
and life itself distorted.
**[10:05] Graham**
Though the quality of this mana certainly
feels similar to that of a demon king.
**[10:28] Graham**
You're both quite skilled.
**[10:30] Belgrieve**
What are you talking about?
Next to you, we're practically babes.
**[10:34] Duncan**
Despite your wide swings,
your attacks are sharp.
**[10:39] Graham**
This blade is a living thing.
**[10:45] Graham**
Far to the east, there is a strange
variety of tree known as the steel tree.
**[10:50] Graham**
Its fruit is of superlative quality,
but it is difficult to work.
**[10:53] Graham**
When forged into a weapon,
it is especially receptive to its wielder.
**[11:00] Belgrieve**
Living metal? I'm amazed.
**[11:03] Duncan**
I bet we'll have this little problem
cleaned up in no time.
**[11:07] Graham**
About that...
**[11:10] Graham**
I guarantee she'll detect this
forest's mana and show up here.
**[11:15] Graham**
If anything happens,
I'll do my best to handle it.
**[11:17] Graham**
So would you be willing to wait a while?
**[11:21] Belgrieve**
Very well. With your strength on our side,
we have nothing to worry about.
**[11:26] Belgrieve**
You're welcome to stay with
me while you're here.
**[11:30] Graham**
Thank you for all your help with everything.
**[11:32] Graham**
I'll never catch that unruly
girl unless I ambush her.
**[11:41] Angeline**
I haven't gotten enough dad time recently.
**[11:44] Angeline**
He must be missing me, too.
**[11:48] Anessa**
It sounds like the village depends on him.
**[11:50] Anessa**
He might not have time to miss you.
**[11:52] Woman**
Let's come back soon.
**[11:53] Man**
Sure.
**[11:55] Man**
Where to next?
**[11:56] Miriam**
Ange, why don't you find a boyfriend?
**[11:59] Angeline**
Why?
**[12:00] Miriam**
If you had one here, you could
distract yourself from your loneliness.
**[12:03] Angeline**
What I want from my dad isn't the
same as what I'd want from a lover.
**[12:08] Angeline**
What about you, Miri?
**[12:10] Miriam**
Oh, please. I don't trust men my age.
**[12:14] Anessa**
Don't you think your standards are too high?
**[12:17] Miriam**
I wonder of Mr. Bel would get married.
**[12:22] Angeline**
Where did that come from?
**[12:24] Miriam**
If he had a wife, he wouldn't
be lonely in Turnera.
**[12:28] Miriam**
What kind of woman do you
think would be good?
**[12:33] Angeline**
She'd need to be motherly, I guess.
**[12:37] Anessa**
Motherly, huh?
**[12:40] Angeline**
*My dad's wife would be my mom.*
**[12:45] Angeline**
*My mom... That has a nice ring to it!*
**[12:50] Angeline**
I'll have to find a wife for my dad.
**[12:53] Anessa**
What?
**[12:53] Miriam**
Wow, that sounds fun!
**[12:56] Angeline**
My dad's a late bloomer, so if we leave
it to him, he'll never find someone.
**[13:01] Angeline**
So we have to find suitable
candidates for him.
**[13:05] Angeline**
The ultimate decision will be his, of course.
**[13:09] Angeline**
This is starting to sound like fun.
**[13:11] Miriam**
What if he stops spending time
with you once he gets married?
**[13:19] Angeline**
What am I going to do?
**[13:21] Anessa**
You hadn't considered that?
**[13:23] Angeline**
No, my dad isn't that kind of man!
**[13:26] Angeline**
So I'm going to find him a wife!
I'll find my own mother!
**[13:30] Angeline**
Let's get to it!
**[13:32] Miriam**
Huh?
**[13:32] Anessa**
We're going with you?
**[13:39] Anessa**
What are we doing here?
**[13:43] Yuri**
See you later.
**[13:44] Yuri**
Oh, Ange.
**[13:50] Angeline**
* I only met Ms. Yuri recently, but her*
* skin is unbelievable for a 37-year-old.*
**[13:56] Angeline**
* She's calm but a bit mischievous.*
* She's a lovely lady.*
**[13:59] Angeline**
*I wouldn't mind having Ms. Yuri for a mom.*
**[14:04] Yuri**
What is it?
**[14:05] Angeline**
Ms. Yuri, would you like me
to set you up with my dad?
**[14:08] Yuri**
What?
**[14:09] Both**
What?!
**[14:10] Yuri**
Um, isn't your father the Red Ogre?
**[14:15] Yuri**
I'm not sure I'd be a good match for him.
**[14:18] Angeline**
Oh, don't say that!
**[14:20] Angeline**
You were Triple A-rank, weren't you?
**[14:23] Yuri**
B-Back when I was still adventuring.
**[14:27] Lionel**
Yuri, about this file...
**[14:30] Lionel**
Oh, Ms. Ange.
**[14:32] Angeline**
Not getting enough sleep, Guild Master?
**[14:34] Lionel**
Not really. Staying up all night
at my age is rough.
**[14:38] Lionel**
It's been like this ever since
that monster infestation.
**[14:43] Yuri**
All you do is complain, Leo.
**[14:45] Lionel**
Don't be ridiculous.
**[14:47] Lionel**
I'd die if I couldn't complain.
**[14:49] Yuri**
You'll be fine. You're still good to go
if you can joke about dying.
**[14:53] Yuri**
Here, I'll even check this file for you.
**[14:59] Angeline**
* These two used to be party*
* members. They're quite close.*
**[15:03] Angeline**
Hey.
**[15:05] Lionel**
What is it, Ms. Ange?
**[15:06] Angeline**
Are you two dating?
**[15:09] Lionel**
Why?
**[15:10] Angeline**
You're close. And you trust each other, right?
**[15:16] Lionel**
Well, we used to watch
each other's backs and all.
**[15:19] Lionel**
But that doesn't make us lovers.
**[15:22] Yuri**
It's less that I trust him and more
that I feel compelled to help him.
**[15:26] Lionel**
What?
**[15:27] Angeline**
* Regardless, a strong bond has*
* formed between them. But...*
**[15:32] Angeline**
Ms. Yuri, please give some serious
thought to meeting my dad.
**[15:36] Angeline**
Unlike the guild master,
he's actually dependable.
**[15:40] Yuri**
My, you precocious girl.
**[15:42] Lionel**
I bet he really is dependable.
**[15:45] Lionel**
I know, Yuri! You should marry Ms. Ange's dad
and bring him back to Orphen.
**[15:50] Yuri**
I should *what?!*
**[15:54] Lione**
But it's a great idea...
**[15:58] Angeline**
* If Ms. Yuri were my mom,*
* would she get that mad at me?*
**[16:03] Anessa**
Ange.
**[16:04] Miriam**
There's someplace we want to go after this.
**[16:06] Angeline**
What? Where?
**[16:08] Miriam**
Our home.
**[16:11] Anessa**
We're back!
**[16:14] Rosetta**
Welcome back.
**[16:16] Miriam**
How have you been?
**[16:17] Kids**
Welcome home!
**[16:19] Kids**
We missed you!
**[16:19] Anessa**
I'll leave this for you here.
**[16:20] Angeline**
How is everyone?
**[16:22] Rosetta**
Thank you. What magnificent vegetables.
**[16:22] Kids**
Ange came, too!
**[16:24] Rosetta**
I'll boil these tonight and make pasta.
**[16:31] Kids**
I chopped my veggies!
**[16:33] Kids**
Me, too!
**[16:34] Rosetta**
Why, thank you.
**[16:35] Rosetta**
Could you set the table next?
**[16:38] Kids**
Okay!
**[16:40] Angeline**
* Ms. Rosetta is a sister at the*
* orphanage Ane and Miri are from.*
**[16:45] Angeline**
*She's spirited and good with kids.*
**[16:47] Angeline**
*She's a very kind 29-year-old.*
**[16:50] Rosetta**
Hm?
**[16:52] Angeline**
Ms. Rosetta, have you considered marriage?
**[16:54] Rosetta**
Wh-What? Where did this come from?
**[16:57] Angeline**
You're cute, hardworking, and a good cook.
**[17:00] Angeline**
You'd make a good wife.
**[17:03] Rosetta**
Don't poke fun at adults.
**[17:07] Angeline**
Hey, want me to set you up with my dad?
**[17:09] Rosetta**
Wh-What are you talking about?
**[17:12] Angeline**
No?
**[17:14] Rosetta**
Th-That's not the issue here.
**[17:17] Angeline**
Think about it. My dad's a great guy.
**[17:26] Miriam**
Rosetta, why are you blushing?
**[17:28] Rosetta**
N-No reason.
**[17:36] Belgrieve**
Sorry. We're still not done shearing.
**[17:39] Duncan**
Don't you worry. Leave it to us.
**[17:43] Belgrieve**
Thank you.
**[17:44] Duncan**
Well then, we shall return soon.
**[17:54] Kerry**
Good grief. What a busy year we're having.
**[17:57] Belgrieve**
It's just until the youngsters
get used to the work.
**[18:01] Kerry**
Say, Bel, do you think
Mr. Graham likes this place?
**[18:05] Belgrieve**
Yeah, I think he does.
**[18:07] Kerry**
It's pretty great that an elf
likes our village, don't you think?
**[18:11] Belgrieve**
And yet you're still too embarrassed
to have a real conversation with him.
**[18:15] Kerry**
But I don't know what to talk about.
**[18:20] Belgrieve**
Small talk would be fine.
**[18:23] Kerry**
Then I'll invite him to drink with us.
**[18:26] Kerry**
You'd better bring him.
**[18:28] Belgrieve**
You got it. I'm sure he'll be delighted.
**[18:31] Barnes**
Mr. Bel!
**[18:33] Barnes**
Could you come to the far field?
**[18:35] Belgrieve**
What's wrong? Is it monsters again?
**[18:38] Barnes**
Well, actually...
**[18:50] Marguerite**
How dare they flee after seeing my face.
**[18:52] Marguerite**
Humans are so rude.
**[18:55] Belgrieve**
I'm sorry. They're not used to elves.
**[18:59] Belgrieve**
Forgive them.
**[19:00] Marguerite**
So, who are you?
**[19:02] Belgrieve**
My name is Belgrieve.
**[19:05] Belgrieve**
Are you the daughter of Oberon,
king of the west?
**[19:13] Belgrieve**
I thought so.
**[19:15] Marguerite**
Who told you that? Tell me, or else!
**[19:24] Belgrieve**
I was just thinking about having lunch.
**[19:27] Belgrieve**
If it's not an imposition,
**[19:29] Belgrieve**
I'd be much obliged for the honor
of dining with an elven princess.
**[19:34] Marguerite**
If you insist, then I suppose I must.
**[19:37] Belgrieve**
Thank you.
**[19:51] Belgrieve**
Did you like it?
**[19:54] Marguerite**
I-It was all right.
**[19:56] Belgrieve**
If you don't mind, may I ask your name?
**[20:00] Marguerite**
First things first, old man.
How did you know who I am?
**[20:04] Belgrieve**
I heard from Mr. Graham.
**[20:06] Belgrieve**
He's actually in this village now.
**[20:10] Marguerite**
M-My granduncle? You can't be serious!
**[20:13] Graham**
Marguerite.
**[20:19] Marguerite**
G-Granduncle?
**[20:21] Graham**
What do you think you're doing?
Oberon is worried.
**[20:25] Marguerite**
My father, caring about me?
**[20:27] Marguerite**
Impossible!
**[20:29] Graham**
All parents care for their children.
**[20:31] Marguerite**
You can't be serious!
**[20:33] Marguerite**
I'll make him acknowledge me
**[20:36] Marguerite**
the same way you became famous!
**[20:43] Graham**
No matter how she begged,
**[20:45] Graham**
I never should've told her about my travels.
**[20:48] Belgrieve**
She's a relative of yours?
**[20:50] Graham**
Yes. Oberon is my nephew.
**[20:56] Graham**
I must go after her.
**[20:57] Duncan**
Then I'll go with you.
**[20:59] Graham**
I couldn't bear to have you witness
any more of our family squabbles.
**[21:06] Belgrieve**
Doesn't sound like this is going to be easy.
**[21:09] Duncan**
No.
**[21:14] Angeline**
Nobody's giving me the time of day
even though my dad's a great guy.
**[21:19] Anessa**
You're being a bit too pushy.
**[21:22] Miriam**
Yeah, yeah. You're really rushing things.
**[21:25] Angeline**
You think so?
**[21:27] Anessa**
Why don't you have Mr. Bel visit Orphen?
**[21:30] Anessa**
They might find they get along
if they meet him in person.
**[21:33] Angeline**
Okay! The next time I visit home,
I'll bring my dad back to Orphen.
**[21:38] Angeline**
Then I'll hold a matchmaking party!
**[21:41] Anessa**
Uh, that's not what I meant.
**[21:43] Miriam**
Oh, Ange.
**[21:49] Angeline**
Who should I invite?
**[21:55] Angeline**
It's them.
**[23:35] Sign**
Next Time
**[23:35] Sign**
"Father and Daughter Meet New People"