E2 - Encounter: The Enemy You and I Met Was...

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[00:16] ---
    I can't sleep at all.
[00:39] ---
    "Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World"
[01:51] ---
    Iska, how are you feeling?
[01:53] ---
    I'm fine.
[01:55] ---
    It's just that... I have difficulty sleeping.
[01:58] ---
    You know, there's not much
    I often get to do for you as a captain...
[02:02] ---
    So I always try to be there
    if my team needs to talk.
[02:07] ---
    See, I knew it!
[02:08] ---
    I knew you had that look on your face
    like something was off!
[02:12] ---
    What...? Do I?
[02:14] ---
    Yeah, you do!
[02:16] ---
    Go on, spill your guts to me!
[02:19] ---
    I can't stop thinking about that battle.
[02:22] ---
    The battle that ended in a tie?
[02:26] ---
    Maybe it left an emotional scar inside you.
[02:29] ---
    Like trauma?
[02:31] ---
    Yeah... After going through a fierce battle,
[02:34] ---
    you could be psychologically hurt
    from your injury and fear.
[02:38] ---
    After fighting against the Ice Calamity Witch,
    it's not at all surprising.
[02:44] ---
    Oh, and also...
[02:45] ---
    Also?
[02:47] ---
    Uh...
[02:49] ---
    No, never mind.
[02:51] ---
    Hmm... I wonder what you can do to fix this?
[02:55] ---
    When something's bothering me, barbeque
    and a good night's sleep perks me up.
[03:01] ---
    I'm not sure if I'm up for that...
[03:04] ---
    A change in scenery would actually be good.
[03:09] ---
    I know!
[03:14] ---
    It's a little messy, but come in!
[03:17] ---
    Your stuffed animal collection has grown.
[03:21] ---
    Right? They're so cute.
[03:22] ---
    They are.
[03:24] ---
    Um...
[03:26] ---
    But, uh, that's something...
[03:29] ---
    ...I shouldn't be seeing...
[03:30] ---
    No!
[03:33] ---
    A-Ahem.
[03:35] ---
    Anyway, nothing good will come out
    of being cooped up inside.
[03:39] ---
    What you need is to go out!
[03:42] ---
    A ticket to the opera?
[03:44] ---
    It's a play called Tragic Love
    of Female Knight Beatrix.
[03:47] ---
    They perform it in the Neutral city every year.
[03:49] ---
    I love this opera, so I bought season
    tickets and have used 9 out of 10,
[03:54] ---
    but you take the last one, Iska!
[03:56] ---
    What? But when would I go?
[03:59] ---
    Before the next mission!
[04:01] ---
    Why not tomorrow?
[04:03] ---
    Tomorrow...
[04:04] ---
    This is captain's order, got it?!
[04:15] ---
    Never let go of them. Those swords
    are our only hope of restoring this world.
[04:26] ---
    Iska, we're almost in Ein.
[04:29] ---
    What? Already?
[04:30] ---
    Well, you were fast asleep
    no matter how much I talked to you.
[04:35] ---
    Sorry.
[04:36] ---
    It's been a while since I
    had a dream about Master.
[04:39] ---
    It was about me and Jhin going
    through some intense training...
[04:42] ---
    More like a nightmare, really.
[04:44] ---
    Brings back memories.
[04:45] ---
    You haven't dreamt about
    Master Cro in forever, right?
[04:49] ---
    It's probably because I haven't used
    my astral swords in a while.
[04:58] ---
    Good bye, Beatrix. I cannot be with you.
[05:03] ---
    Good bye, Azel.
[05:05] ---
    When we meet again, it will not be in
    a church like tonight, but on a battlefield.
[05:10] ---
    Azel, you're such an idiot... How could you...
[05:15] ---
    Shhh, please keep it down.
[05:17] ---
    Where is your handkerchief?
[05:19] ---
    It's already soaking wet.
[05:21] ---
    You're crying too much.
[05:23] ---
    Seems the girl in front of me
    is easily moved to tears.
[05:26] ---
    I can't focus on the play.
[05:29] ---
    Um, why don't you take this?
[05:32] ---
    Thank you so much.
[05:42] ---
    Um, I apologize for getting
    your handkerchief wet.
[05:46] ---
    I would like to pay for it.
[05:48] ---
    Oh no, please don't worry.
[05:51] ---
    It's just a cheap handker--
[05:56] ---
    Huh?
[05:57] ---
    Wh-Wh-Wh-Why are you here?!
[06:01] ---
    Did you follow me here?!
[06:03] ---
    Fine, we'll finish this once and--
[06:06] ---
    Lady Alice! You must not!
[06:08] ---
    This is the Neutral city!
[06:09] ---
    What's going on?
[06:10] ---
    Any conflict in this city
    is strictly prohibited.
[06:13] ---
    I know that.
[06:16] ---
    If I attack him now, all Neutral cities
    would turn against us.
[06:20] ---
    That would be catastrophic.
[06:22] ---
    But I can't believe I was
    sitting in front of you.
[06:25] ---
    No wonder I felt unsettled.
[06:27] ---
    But you were so focused on the play,
    crying your eyes out...
[06:31] ---
    Huh?! Th-This is just sweat from my eyes!
[06:34] ---
    You will forget what you saw here today! Okay?!
[06:37] ---
    Lady Alice, you'll draw attention
    if you raise your voice.
[06:42] ---
    Oh, fine. We will retreat for today.
[06:45] ---
    Good day, Iska.
[06:47] ---
    Uh, right. Thank you.
[06:52] ---
    Lady Alice.
[06:54] ---
    I-It's not what you think, Rin!
    It was just a force of habit!
[06:58] ---
    I thought my heart was going to stop.
[07:01] ---
    You took the words right out of my mouth.
[07:03] ---
    I was afraid you were going to start a war.
[07:06] ---
    He's not following us, right?
[07:08] ---
    Right. That swordsman did not take
    a step until we left the hall.
[07:15] ---
    I still can't believe he sat right behind us.
[07:19] ---
    We should have considered the possibility.
[07:21] ---
    R-Right...
[07:24] ---
    Let's just forget about this
    and go have our meal.
[07:26] ---
    There's supposed to be
    a famous pasta place around here.
[07:30] ---
    I'm sorry, but all the tables are taken.
[07:33] ---
    If you don't mind sharing
    a booked table with someone,
[07:35] ---
    I can seat you right away.
[07:38] ---
    That's fine.
[07:45] ---
    Follow me, please.
[07:48] ---
    Thanks.
[07:50] ---
    Wha...?!
[07:51] ---
    What was that for?!
[07:53] ---
    Th-That's my--
[07:56] ---
    Th-The water went down the wrong pipe...
[07:58] ---
    Lady Alice...
[08:00] ---
    How dare you ambush us!
[08:01] ---
    Y-You've got it wrong!
[08:03] ---
    Then why are you here?!
[08:05] ---
    Because it's the closest restaurant
    to the opera house...
[08:08] ---
    And a popular one at that.
[08:10] ---
    Besides, I had a reservation!
[08:15] ---
    What do you think, Lady Alice?
[08:17] ---
    He does have a point.
[08:19] ---
    But don't let your guard down, Rin.
    Stay sharp.
[08:22] ---
    You realize I'm right here
    and I can hear you?
[08:30] ---
    Lady Alice, are you sure?
[08:33] ---
    We may be in the Neutral city, but to dine
    together with an Imperial soldier...
[08:37] ---
    But it'll look like I ran away scared
    if I leave now.
[08:41] ---
    Th-That's true.
[08:42] ---
    Anyway, let's eat--
[08:45] ---
    M-My apologies.
[08:47] ---
    Uhh, sorry, that was my fault...
[08:50] ---
    Please, go ahead.
[08:52] ---
    It's fine, you may go first.
[08:54] ---
    I can wait.
[08:56] ---
    You reached out for it.
[08:57] ---
    Then let's do this.
[09:07] ---
    Um...
[09:08] ---
    Wh-What is it?
[09:10] ---
    Do you know what you want?
[09:13] ---
    Yes. Excuse me?
[09:16] ---
    Coming!
[09:19] ---
    Salmon and zucchini pasta with heavy cream.
[09:22] ---
    Cooked ben cotta and light on the pasta.
[09:24] ---
    I'll have tea with one sugar cube
    after the meal, please.
[09:28] ---
    Huh?
[09:30] ---
    My, you two are in sync.
[09:32] ---
    Do you know each--?
[09:33] ---
    No!
[09:38] ---
    Do you like pasta?
[09:41] ---
    Me?
[09:42] ---
    Who else would I be talking to?
[09:44] ---
    I do. It's probably my favorite.
[09:47] ---
    I like it with a creamy sauce like this,
[09:50] ---
    but it's also good with a dash of ground pepper.
[09:53] ---
    Oh, you know what you're talking about.
[09:56] ---
    It's simple yet delicious.
[09:58] ---
    But when it's this hot outside,
    cold pasta is another good option.
[10:03] ---
    Oh, right! Cold pasta is great.
[10:06] ---
    If I see cherry tomatoes at the market,
    I always make them.
[10:09] ---
    I know! Cold tomato pasta is delicious!
[10:13] ---
    I could eat it all summer--
[10:15] ---
    Lady Alice.
[10:17] ---
    It seems you've stopped eating.
[10:21] ---
    I'm sorry, I interrupted your meal.
[10:24] ---
    I-I'm sorry, too.
[10:28] ---
    Also, pasta should always be cooked to al dente.
[10:31] ---
    Such amateurs.
[10:33] ---
    Ben cotta is the best!
[10:41] ---
    Please keep today's events
    to yourself, Lady Alice.
[10:45] ---
    Normally, I should be reporting this
    to Her Majesty.
[10:49] ---
    We may not have fought, but we still
    came across an enemy soldier.
[10:53] ---
    I know that.
[10:57] ---
    That's the enemy's personal item.
    No reason to keep it.
[11:01] ---
    But...
[11:02] ---
    That swordsman is a monster.
[11:04] ---
    He may become your biggest obstacle one day.
[11:10] ---
    But Rin, you're to blame, too.
[11:13] ---
    How do you mean?
[11:15] ---
    Because you made a comment about pasta
    having to be cooked to al dente,
[11:20] ---
    Iska and I kind of formed this weird alliance...
[11:23] ---
    I merely stated a fact.
[11:26] ---
    Al dente is pasta at its very best.
[11:28] ---
    No one should deny that.
[11:30] ---
    So hardheaded!
[11:49] ---
    Jeez, why is it so hard to fall asleep?!
[12:41] ---
    Water... I need water!
[12:45] ---
    So drink some. This training requires us
    to run the distance while hydrating.
[12:49] ---
    I already drank all of mine.
[12:52] ---
    Jhin, let me just get a sip of yours!
[12:57] ---
    You'll bloat.
[12:58] ---
    Jhin, you're such a meanie!
[13:01] ---
    Hiya!
[13:05] ---
    O-Oh, it's just you, Risya.
[13:08] ---
    Issy, Nens, Jhin-Jhin! It's been a year!
[13:12] ---
    Risya, you're the Special Defense for
    Humankind HQ's special counsel, right?
[13:17] ---
    That's amazing.
[13:19] ---
    It's not that big of a deal.
[13:20] ---
    So, what kind of trouble
    have you brought for us today?
[13:24] ---
    Well, Mismis' unit will be under
    my command for this next mission.
[13:30] ---
    Aww...
[13:32] ---
    What, don't like it?
[13:34] ---
    It's just that... you're too smart, Risya.
[13:37] ---
    I'm not sure if I'll understand
    your strategies...
[13:40] ---
    You'll be fine.
[13:42] ---
    I reviewed your reports
    of the engagement in Nelka.
[13:45] ---
    I could tell everyone's intuitions
    are still sharp.
[13:50] ---
    Though, I heard you're
    having trouble sleeping, Issy?
[13:55] ---
    Just a little.
[13:57] ---
    Were you not able to enjoy the opera?
[13:59] ---
    Oh no, it was great. Thank you very much.
[14:03] ---
    Tragic love stories like that
    are good from time to time!
[14:05] ---
    Even though Risya says it's boring...
[14:08] ---
    I'm the type of person who
    doesn't understand art and stuff.
[14:13] ---
    Speaking of... Issy, you want this?
[14:18] ---
    Salil Viblanc's art exhibition?
[14:20] ---
    I won this from a subordinate in a game,
    but I don't care for these things.
[14:25] ---
    So take it, Issy.
[14:28] ---
    Ein, huh?
[14:38] ---
    I apologize for being late, Mother.
[14:41] ---
    Alice, the other day, you mentioned
    you fought against an Imperial swordsman.
[14:47] ---
    That he was as strong as the Saint Disciples.
[14:50] ---
    Yes.
[14:52] ---
    The Saint Disciples protect the Emperor
    and are the strongest in the Empire.
[14:57] ---
    And you are saying he is on par with them.
[15:00] ---
    Mother? Is something wrong?
[15:04] ---
    Look above.
[15:07] ---
    One hundred years ago,
[15:08] ---
    the Founder fought against tens of
    thousands of Imperial Army soldiers.
[15:14] ---
    She still lives.
[15:17] ---
    The Founder had a younger twin sister.
[15:20] ---
    She was none other than Nebulis I.
[15:23] ---
    The royal bloodline starts with her.
    She is our ancestor.
[15:29] ---
    Of course, the Empire never knew
    that the "Grand Witch,"
[15:33] ---
    as they fearfully called her, had a sister.
[15:36] ---
    Hence, they rejoiced over the "Grand Witch's"
    death when Nebulis I passed away.
[15:45] ---
    The bind on the Founder is weakening.
[15:49] ---
    We saw this change in the Founder when,
[15:52] ---
    Alice, you fought against the swordsman
    of the Empire in the Nelka forest.
[15:59] ---
    What does that mean?
[16:01] ---
    Astral power reacts when its host is in danger.
[16:05] ---
    Long ago, when the Imperial Army
    reached the Sovereignty,
[16:09] ---
    there were many recordings of
    astral powers reacting at once.
[16:14] ---
    The same is true for the Founder's astral power.
[16:17] ---
    Like a sign of her awakening.
[16:20] ---
    Alice, does anything come to mind?
[16:25] ---
    Awaken.
[16:30] ---
    Many mysteries remain in regard
    to the Founder's astral power.
[16:35] ---
    I will have the Astral Institution
    quickly look into this, but...
[16:38] ---
    Alice, you shall refrain
    from going to the battlefield.
[16:42] ---
    At least until we know who
    this Imperial swordsman is.
[16:45] ---
    Understood.
[16:51] ---
    Lady Alice, is something the matter?
[16:55] ---
    N-No.
[16:57] ---
    I'll try to not overthink things.
[17:00] ---
    I've been having trouble sleeping,
    so I need a change in scenery.
[17:04] ---
    Not the Neutral city again?
[17:07] ---
    If something like the other day happens again...
[17:09] ---
    That was just a coincidence.
    To be safe, I won't go to the opera this time.
[17:14] ---
    This time, I should actually enjoy my break.
[17:17] ---
    Then where to?
[17:20] ---
    Oh my god.
[17:23] ---
    Why are you here again?!
[17:25] ---
    Alice? Why are you here?
[17:28] ---
    Even the art exhibit we're going to is the same?
[17:31] ---
    Why would an Imperial soldier
    come to Neutral city this often?
[17:35] ---
    Whatever happened to your duty
    to protect the Empire?!
[17:38] ---
    Let me just point out that Viblanc is
    an impressionist artist of the Empire,
[17:42] ---
    and that it isn't weird for me
    to come see his art.
[17:45] ---
    But should you be enjoying the art
    of an Imperial artist?
[17:47] ---
    Art has no borders.
[17:50] ---
    That's true.
[17:52] ---
    I think the art museum is this way.
    Should we go?
[17:56] ---
    All right.
[17:58] ---
    Wait, no!
[17:59] ---
    I'll go this way.
[18:02] ---
    Hey, wait, Alice.
[18:13] ---
    Ugh, jeez...
[18:14] ---
    Just because it's the city of art
[18:17] ---
    doesn't mean they just have
    to clean up the main streets.
[18:23] ---
    Rin... Help me...
[18:26] ---
    I think I'm lost...
[18:42] ---
    Alice?
[18:44] ---
    Why are you here?! You're supposed
    to be at the art museum!
[18:48] ---
    I already saw most of it.
[18:50] ---
    But I didn't see you around,
    so I thought maybe you got lost.
[18:56] ---
    I can take you.
[18:57] ---
    W-We can't!
[18:59] ---
    I'm the princess of the Nebulis Sovereignty,
[19:01] ---
    and you're a swordsman of the Empire!
[19:04] ---
    So you're a princess?
[19:06] ---
    Well, I figured you might be.
[19:10] ---
    There's no reason to hide it from you now.
[19:13] ---
    Anyway, my point is we're enemies.
[19:16] ---
    Of course it's inappropriate
    to go to the art museum together.
[19:19] ---
    We're enemies, but art has no borders.
[19:22] ---
    Those were your words, Alice.
[19:34] ---
    I wanted to see this piece.
[19:42] ---
    Iska.
[19:43] ---
    Yeah?
[19:44] ---
    Why do you like this artist?
[19:48] ---
    The paint right here is a little raised.
[19:52] ---
    This is just my imagination,
[19:54] ---
    but I think he paused when he tried
    to add paint with a painting knife.
[19:59] ---
    And here, he repainted it with
    a completely different shade.
[20:03] ---
    It makes me wonder if the image in his head
    changes while he's painting.
[20:08] ---
    Needing to paint in stronger colors,
    with more passion...
[20:12] ---
    This artist, Viblanc, only paints landscapes.
    Cities, streets, boating docks...
[20:19] ---
    And he never draws people in them.
[20:21] ---
    The subject he draws is inorganic
    and his colors are dark, but...
[20:26] ---
    He's very passionate?
[20:28] ---
    Right. I can see his personality
    through his art,
[20:32] ---
    and I think that's what I like about it.
[20:34] ---
    I get it. I feel the same--
[20:41] ---
    Here, for showing me the way.
[20:44] ---
    You don't need to do that.
[20:46] ---
    I don't want to owe you. Especially you.
[20:49] ---
    It wasn't a big deal.
[20:52] ---
    I have my own money...
[20:55] ---
    What is it?
[20:56] ---
    Maybe I don't have enough money.
[20:59] ---
    You're so silly.
[21:01] ---
    I'm saying you can have it.
[21:04] ---
    Don't worry about it.
[21:06] ---
    So, how old are you anyway?
[21:09] ---
    I'm 16.
[21:10] ---
    Then I'm older than you.
[21:21] ---
    What was I--?
[21:40] ---
    We're enemies, you know?
[21:43] ---
    If I... If I wanted to,
    in your current state, I could...
[21:53] ---
    "Encounter: The Enemy You and I Met Was..."
[23:28] ---
    That is all for today's deliberation.
[23:32] ---
    We will reinstate the Successor of the
    Black Steel, Iska, back to Saint Disciple
[23:37] ---
    under the condition that he captures
    the Ice Calamity Witch.