E19 - Battle Against the White Whale

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[00:14] Crusch
    What?
[00:16] Subaru
    Okay, I'll say it again.
[00:18] Subaru
    An alliance between the Emilia and
    Crusch camps, on equal terms.
[00:22] Subaru
    For this purpose, I'll provide
    the time and location of
[00:25] Subaru
    the White Whale's next appearance.
[00:27] Subaru
    That's the one card I can play.
[02:01] Rem
    The Witch's Cult?
[02:03] Subaru
    Yeah, they're on the move and after Emilia.
[02:07] Rem
    Roswaal-sama feared that
    might happen, as well.
[02:11] Subaru
    I want to stop them,
[02:13] ---
    but I don't have the fighting strength.
[02:15] Subaru
    I have to start negotiating
    now to pull some together.
[02:19] Subaru
    Will you help me?
[02:27] Wilhelm
    The White Whale?
[02:38] Wilhelm
    Please forgive my indiscretion.
[02:40] Wilhelm
    I suppose I still have much to learn.
[02:44] Crusch
    And? It is rather sudden that you
    would bring up the White Whale.
[02:48] Subaru
    Not at all.
[02:50] Subaru
    When we began this negotiation,
[02:52] Subaru
    I mentioned the magic stones found in
    Roswaal's domain, in Elior Forest.
[02:57] Subaru
    If sharing the mining rights is insufficient,
[03:00] Subaru
    I need to offer something additional.
[03:03] Subaru
    Crusch-san, I'm certain that my
    information will aid
[03:07] ---
    in your plan to subjugate the White Whale.
[03:10] Crusch
    Let me ask one thing, Natsuki Subaru.
[03:14] Crusch
    What gave you that idea?
[03:16] Crusch
    That remark was not one you might
    pass off as a baseless accusation.
[03:19] Subaru
    For these past few days,
[03:21] ---
    some things have bothered me.
[03:23] Subaru
    First, the increase in traffic
    to and from your mansion.
[03:25] Subaru
    It's been just a bit excessive.
[03:28] Subaru
    Also, in the capital, I heard you've been
    purchasing weapons and armor.
[03:33] Subaru
    Plus...
[03:34] Russell
    If Crusch-sama's goal should be attained,
[03:37] Russell
    I'm sure it would suit your
    desires, Wilhelm-dono.
[03:41] Subaru
    You appeared to be planning something big.
[03:44] Subaru
    Of course, I can't prove it.
[03:46] Subaru
    Maybe I only made the connection
[03:49] ---
    because I know the White Whale
    will soon be appearing.
[03:53] Crusch
    I have another question, Natsuki Subaru.
[03:56] Crusch
    On what grounds do you know
    that the White Whale will appear?
[04:01] Subaru
    This.
[04:03] Crusch
    What in the world is this?
[04:06] Subaru
    The moment before that happened...
[04:13] Subaru
    It's what you'd call a metia.
[04:15] Subaru
    It tells me when and where the
    White Whale will appear.
[04:19] Crusch
    I find this a bit hard to believe...
[04:25] Crusch
    But I see that you are not lying.
[04:26] Subaru
    I appreciate that, but are you sure
    you want to believe me so easily?
[04:31] Felix
    Lies will get you nyowhere with Crusch-sama.
[04:34] Felix
    She has the divine protection of wind-reading!
[04:36] Subaru
    Uh, say what?
[04:38] Crusch
    When a person lies, a telling
    wind blows around them.
[04:42] Crusch
    I can see that wind.
[04:44] Crusch
    You did not have that.
[04:46] Subaru
    Does that mean you'll agree to an alliance
[04:49] ---
    in exchange for my information
    on the White Whale?
[04:51] Crusch
    You're getting ahead
    of yourself, Natsuki Subaru.
[04:54] Crusch
    Whether I agree to it,
[04:56] ---
    and whether I believe
    you are separate matters.
[04:59] Crusch
    My decision will determine
[05:01] ---
    the outcome of the royal selection,
    if not the kingdom's very future.
[05:04] Crusch
    It cannot be made lightly.
[05:07] Anastasia
    Mind if I listen in on this li'l chat, too?
[05:13] Russel
    Pardon us.
[05:14] Crusch
    Anastasia Hoshin...
[05:16] Crusch
    Russell Fellow?
[05:19] Anastasia
    Well, y'all asked us to
    come, and here you are,
[05:22] Anastasia
    startin' without us.
[05:24] ---
    That's hardly fair.
[05:25] Anastasia
    Let us in on this.
[05:27] Crusch
    Was it Natsuki Subaru who
    asked you to come here?
[05:31] Anastasia
    Well, to be exact, it was this
    gal he keeps with him.
[05:35] Anastasia
    I only heard the gist,
[05:36] Anastasia
    but if you're really plannin' to subjugate
    the White Whale, I look forward to it!
[05:40] Anastasia
    For us business folk,
[05:42] Anastasia
    whether the White Whale's around
    is a life-or-death matter.
[05:45] Anastasia
    Of course, our mercenary team will help y'all.
[05:48] Russell
    In addition to the White Whale,
    I'm interested
[05:51] Russell
    in the concession that Natsuki-dono
[05:53] ---
    proposed of mining rights to the magic stones.
[05:57] Russell
    If the alliance is formed,
[05:59] Russell
    magic stones from pristine veins
[06:00] ---
    will be distributed to the capital
    through Crusch-sama.
[06:04] Russell
    As the merchant guild's representative,
    I cannot let the offer go unheard.
[06:08] Crusch
    Natsuki Subaru called you, as well?
[06:11] Subaru
    I'll say it once more.
[06:13] Subaru
    What I offer in return for the alliance is
[06:15] Subaru
    a share in the magic stone mining rights
[06:17] Subaru
    and information on when and where
    the White Whale will appear.
[06:20] Subaru
    In other words, the fuel needed
    to subjugate the mabeast
[06:24] ---
    that's terrorized the world for so long!
[06:28] Subaru
    If what I say makes no sense
    to you, forget I said it.
[06:32] Subaru
    But if your goal and my wish align,
[06:37] Subaru
    then let's defeat the White Whale.
[06:40] Subaru
    Let's go on a hunt!
[06:52] Crusch
    I still have several questions,
[06:54] Crusch
    but it was brilliant of you
    to expose my plans.
[06:57] Subaru
    Then...
[06:59] Crusch
    I have questions, as well as doubts.
[07:01] Crusch
    Many things you say are unclear to me,
[07:03] Crusch
    so I have difficulty agreeing immediately.
[07:05] Crusch
    However...
[07:06] Crusch
    I shall choose to trust your eyes
[07:09] Crusch
    and the spirit that led you
    to create this situation.
[07:13] Russell
    Then the deal is struck.
[07:19] Russell
    There were a few touch-and-go moments,
[07:21] Russell
    but I'm glad it worked out, Natsuki-dono.
[07:23] Russell
    I trust the promise we made prior
    to the negotiation still stands.
[07:26] Subaru
    Yeah, you were a big help, Russell-san.
[07:28] Subaru
    Once the subjugation is complete,
    I'll give you the metia.
[07:33] Crusch
    So you did lay some groundwork
    before coming here.
[07:36] Crusch
    And you were waiting outside the
    door for your moment to enter?
[07:39] Anastasia
    But it was up to us when we interrupted.
[07:42] Anastasia
    Well, as far as negotiations go,
    I guess that just passes?
[07:45] Subaru
    Took you long enough!
[07:47] ---
    I thought you were never gonna enter!
[07:50] Anastasia
    When negotiatin', there's always
    a time to make your move.
[07:53] Anastasia
    Well, as you're gettin' ready for
    the subjugation and such,
[07:56] Anastasia
    don't forget to patronize the Hoshin Company.
[08:00] Crusch
    You paved the way before negotiations began?
[08:04] Crusch
    You are surprisingly shrewd, Natsuki Subaru.
[08:07] Subaru
    My preparation and review
    paid off, that's all.
[08:11] Subaru
    To be honest, I couldn't be more relieved.
[08:13] Felix
    Well, that's plain to see.
[08:18] Subaru
    We managed to save face for staying
    in the capital. Right, Rem?
[08:22] Rem
    Yes, you are truly wonderful, Subaru-kun.
[08:25] Wilhelm
    Subaru-dono...
[08:29] Wilhelm
    I thank you.
[08:31] Subaru
    Huh?
[08:32] Wilhelm
    I offer you gratitude
[08:33] Wilhelm
    equal to that which I offer to my
    lady, Duchess Crusch Karsten.
[08:38] Subaru
    E-Er, that's, um...
[08:40] Wilhelm
    As perceptive as you are,
[08:42] Wilhelm
    I am sure you're aware, but if
    I may introduce myself...
[08:46] Wilhelm
    My family name is Astrea.
[08:48] Wilhelm
    I took the previous Master Swordsman,
    Theresia van Astrea, as my wife,
[08:52] Wilhelm
    giving me the honor of the
    bloodline's lowest seat.
[08:56] Wilhelm
    That is who I, Wilhelm van Astrea, am.
[09:01] Wilhelm
    I thank you for so kindly
    granting this old man
[09:04] Wilhelm
    the opportunity to slay the loathsome
    mabeast that took my wife.
[09:09] Subaru
    S-Sure! Of course I knew that!
[09:13] Subaru
    I figured Crusch-san would accept
    my offer, keeping that in mind—
[09:16] Crusch
    Natsuki Subaru...
[09:18] Crusch
    The wind of untruth is blowing from you.
[09:31] Subaru
    I get it...
[09:33] Subaru
    You bought all the dragon-drawn
    carriages for this,
[09:35] Subaru
    so that's why I had trouble getting
    one back to the mansion.
[09:38] Felix
    You're still awake?
[09:40] Subaru
    As if I could sleep.
[09:42] Subaru
    Everyone else is working through the night.
[09:44] Felix
    They have nyo choice.
[09:45] ---
    We have little time.
[09:47] Subaru
    Yeah, the White Whale will
    appear tomorrow night,
[09:50] Subaru
    in the area around Flügel's Tree.
[09:52] Felix
    So, given the travel time,
    we'll just barely make it.
[09:55] Felix
    Besides, can't you see it in
    nyall their faces?
[10:01] Felix
    Nyot a single one is preparing unwillingly.
[10:05] Felix
    Everyone wants to be rid of the White Whale,
[10:08] Felix
    especially Old Man Wil.
[10:12] Subaru
    He said it took his wife...
[10:15] Felix
    Yeah.
[10:16] Felix
    He's been chasing after the
    White Whale all this time.
[10:20] Felix
    Ever since it killed the previous
    Master Swordsman, his wife.
[10:26] Subaru
    The previous Master Swordsman...
[10:28] Felix
    Well, now you know,
[10:30] Felix
    so you should stop worrying and get to sleep.
[10:33] Felix
    There's nyothing you can do to help
[10:35] ---
    with supply distribution
    or organization, anyway.
[10:38] Subaru
    That may be true,
[10:40] ---
    but you didn't have to say it!
[10:52] Subaru
    I'm supposed to pick whichever one I want?
[10:55] Felix
    What is it nyow? You don't like them?
[10:58] Subaru
    It's not that!
[10:59] ---
    I'm glad you're letting me borrow one,
[11:01] Subaru
    but I can't tell anything about their quality!
[11:04] Subaru
    Do I look like a veteran who's studied
    nothing but ground dragons for decades...
[11:13] Subaru
    Are you that one from...
[11:21] Subaru
    Looks like this is the one.
[11:24] Rem
    I am surprised.
[11:26] Rem
    This ground dragon is a type
    known for extreme pride.
[11:31] Subaru
    Felis, I'll take this one.
[11:32] ---
    It's love at first sight!
[11:34] Felix
    Sure thing.
[11:35] Felix
    But don't say, "Love at first sight."
[11:36] ---
    You're making Rem-chan pout.
[11:38] Rem
    I'm not pouting!
[11:40] ---
    I'll be nice to it! I can do it!
[11:55] Subaru
    Wha?!
SIGN    My lady was tellin' me about you.
SIGN    You're the star of this little show, aren't ya?
SIGN    Ho
[12:02] Subaru
    That logo... And a Kararagi accent
    from a demihuman...
[12:06] Subaru
    Then, you're with Anastasia?
SIGN    What, you knew?
SIGN    I'm Ricardo, head of her mercenary team.
SIGN    Nice to meet you, too, li'l lady!
[12:16] Subaru
    Keep it down! Also, you're huge!
[12:17] ---
    You'll snap my neck!
SIGN    Hey! My lady!
[12:20] Subaru
    Hey!
[12:22] Subaru
    Ow...
[12:24] Crusch
    So that is the pride of Anastasia and
    the Hoshins, the Iron Fang...
[12:28] Crusch
    I see. They all look quite strong.
[12:32] Crusch
    Did you rest well last night?
[12:33] Subaru
    I nearly died a second ago...
[12:36] Subaru
    Oh, so I guess you're also fighting?
[12:38] Crusch
    You think I am capable
[12:40] ---
    of sitting in a chair, waiting for good news?
[12:43] Crusch
    I'm more surprised that you are participating.
[12:47] Crusch
    Can you fight?
[12:48] Subaru
    Nope, I can't.
[12:50] Subaru
    But even if I can't fight,
[12:52] Subaru
    I think this human will be pretty
    useful against the White Whale.
[12:56] Crusch
    I must ask... On what grounds?
[12:59] Subaru
    I'm not all that happy about it myself,
[13:02] Subaru
    but I seem to be the type of
    guy who attracts mabeasts.
[13:06] Crusch
    What?
[13:09] Rem
    It is true.
[13:10] Rem
    Thanks to that, Subaru-kun has
    previously saved my life.
[13:14] Subaru
    So, on my borrowed ground dragon,
[13:15] Subaru
    I'll run around under White Whale's
    nose and draw its attention,
[13:19] Subaru
    while you guys launch an all-out attack!
[13:22] Subaru
    That's the tactic I'd recommend, anyway.
[13:25] Crusch
    Under the White Whale's... nose?
[13:30] Crusch
    Shockingly, I sense no lies in that statement.
[13:33] Crusch
    I never thought
[13:35] Crusch
    I would doubt my divine protection as
    often as I have in the past half day.
[13:44] Crusch
    They're here.
[13:49] Conwood
    Crusch-sama, we have arrived.
[13:54] Conwood
    Is this boy...
[13:56] Crusch
    Yes, he is.
[14:00] Conwood
    Thank you, young man.
[14:02] Subaru
    Huh?
[14:03] Conwood
    Thanks to you, our wish may come true.
[14:06] Conwood
    We could not be happier.
[14:08] Conwood
    Thank you.
[14:18] Rem
    It seems all of them have a history
    with the White Whale.
[14:21] Subaru
    Then, they're like Wilhelm-san?
[14:25] Crusch
    Yes, many are men who have
    retired from the front lines.
[14:29] Crusch
    They have joined our subjugation
    force at Wilhelm's invitation.
[14:34] Crusch
    Their morale and experience
[14:35] Crusch
    is comparable to those of the
    capital's active knights.
[14:38] Felix
    Crusch-sama, it's time.
[14:40] Crusch
    Right.
[14:47] Crusch
    Four hundred years.
[14:49] Crusch
    Since the White Whale,
    created by the Jealous Witch,
[14:52] ---
    made the world its hunting ground,
[14:54] Crusch
    trampling the weak and dominating
    the land as if it were its owner,
[14:57] Crusch
    four hundred years have passed.
[15:00] Crusch
    Countless lives have been lost in that time.
[15:04] Crusch
    Given its fog's unscrupulous nature, as well,
[15:07] Crusch
    the number of graves we cannot even
    inscribe with names will only rise.
[15:13] Crusch
    But those days of sitting idle end today!
[15:16] Crusch
    Today, those of us here will end it!
[15:19] Crusch
    We shall strike down the White Whale,
    and stop further tragedy!
[15:23] Crusch
    We shall give the sorrow, which fell
    short of true sorrow,
[15:26] ---
    a chance to shed overdue tears!
[15:30] Crusch
    We move out!
[15:32] Crusch
    Our destination is Flügel's Tree,
    on the Lifaus Highway.
[15:35] Crusch
    Tonight, we shall slay the White
    Whale with our own hands!
[15:48] Mimi
    I'm Mimi! Glad to know ya!
[15:51] Hetaro
    My name's Hetaro. Nice to meet you.
[15:53] Subaru
    Yep, nice to meet you.
[15:55] Subaru
    Anyway, not that I doubted it, but...
[15:58] Subaru
    You really are the second-in-command, huh?
[16:01] Mimi
    Huh? Have we met somewhere before?
[16:04] Mimi
    Hmm... I totally can't remember at all!
[16:08] Hetaro
    C-Come on, Sister,
    you have to sit up properly.
[16:09] Mimi
    Totally can't...
[16:12] Subaru
    Don't worry about it...
    Just talking to myself.
[16:15] Subaru
    I'm Natsuki Subaru.
[16:16] ---
    So you two are brother and sister, huh?
[16:19] Hetaro
    Yes, my big sister and I will do our—
[16:21] Mimi
    When Mimi and Hetaro are together,
    we're the strongest!
[16:23] Mimi
    And the captain's also here,
    so we're the super strongest!
[16:26] Hetaro
    Uh, my sister and the
    captain tend to be hasty,
[16:27] Mimi
    Strongest! Strongest! Super strongest!
[16:31] Hetaro
    so I usually give the orders.
[16:33] Subaru
    I see...
[16:34] ---
    Must be rough...
SIGN    What's the matter, bro? Ya look awful gloomy!
[16:39] Subaru
    Whose fault is that?
[16:40] Subaru
    A captain shouldn't make trouble for his men.
SIGN    Hey, that's a nice ground dragon ya got there.
[16:45] Subaru
    Hey!
[16:47] Subaru
    Is it?
[16:49] ---
    I borrowed this one because
    it seemed to like me, but...
[16:52] Subaru
    Come to think of it,
[16:54] ---
    the ones you guys ride look kinda different.
SIGN    They're called rigers.
SIGN    But ya don't see 'em too often in these parts.
SIGN    They ain't as strong as ground dragons,
[17:02] ---
    but they're much more agile.
SIGN    If it comes to a brawl against the Whale,
SIGN    that's where they really shine, so watch close.
[17:10] Subaru
    Shouldn't you have had ground
    dragons pull the cargo, then?
SIGN    We've gotta manage our luggage on our own.
SIGN    If ya think the White Whale's our only enemy,
SIGN    you'll get the rug pulled out from under ya.
SIGN    Ain't no guarantee we won't run into thieves on the road, after all.
[17:28] Subaru
    If anyone's got the guts to take on
    a fully armed group like this,
[17:32] Subaru
    they wouldn't settle for being thieves.
SIGN    Good point!
[17:42] Rem
    It looks like Ricardo-sama is trying
    to ease everyone's nerves.
[17:48] Rem
    Subaru-kun?
[17:52] Subaru
    I thought I'd prepared myself for this...
[17:55] Subaru
    You can tell the hero inside to awaken,
[17:58] Subaru
    but it really isn't as easy as it sounds.
[18:15] Subaru
    It's huge!
[18:17] Rem
    You sound happy, Subaru-kun.
[18:24] Subaru
    Oh, looks like people have carved
    their names into the trunk.
[18:28] Subaru
    We aren't on some field trip.
[18:30] ---
    That's just bad manners...
[18:32] Subaru
    Rem, get me a chisel!
[18:34] Rem
    Even you should know that will
    get you in trouble, Subaru-kun.
[18:37] Rem
    With me, for starters.
[18:40] Rem
    So the White Whale is coming here?
[18:43] Rem
    Honestly, I am opposed to
[18:45] ---
    using the witch's scent to draw
    the White Whale here.
[18:48] Rem
    It's too dangerous.
[18:50] Subaru
    I'll use whatever I can.
[18:53] Subaru
    If it gives us even a slightly better
    chance of winning, it's worth it.
[18:57] Subaru
    For a guy who lacks in every way,
[18:59] Subaru
    I can only compensate with this method.
[19:03] Rem
    You are wonderful, Subaru-kun.
[19:09] Rem
    That metia will tell you when
    the White Whale is coming?
[19:13] Subaru
    Yeah, I set it to make noise when it's time.
[19:17] Subaru
    To be honest, without this—
[19:18] Rem
    That's a lie.
[19:21] Subaru
    Wh-What are ya saying?
[19:23] Suabru
    If it's a lie, then how am I gonna...
[19:26] Rem
    You're speaking in something
    like the Kararagi dialect.
[19:28] Rem
    It doesn't suit you at all.
[19:30] Subaru
    No, no, no! I mean, there's no
    way I could be lying!
[19:34] Subaru
    Even Crusch-san said—
[19:35] Rem
    It's all right, Subaru-kun.
[19:37] Rem
    I can always tell when you're lying.
[19:42] Rem
    I also know that you cannot
    tell me why you do so.
[19:46] Rem
    So there is no need to convince me
[19:48] ---
    or wrap everything in lies,
[19:50] Rem
    or try to take the blame
    on yourself like that.
[19:56] Rem
    Because I have complete
    faith in you, Subaru-kun.
[20:06] Subaru
    Man! Looking up at this huge tree
    really fires you up, huh?
[20:11] Rem
    Yes, it does.
[20:14] Subaru
    If I don't look at it for a
    long time, I won't relax!
[20:18] Subaru
    I won't be able to look down for a while!
[20:20] Rem
    Yes, you're right.
[20:25] Subaru
    I should say "thank you" instead
    of "sorry" right now, huh?
[20:30] Rem
    You're welcome.
[20:34] Rem
    Besides, I am far more grateful
    to you, Subaru-kun.
[20:39] Rem
    So we're even.
[20:51] Subaru
    Uh... Wilhelm-san?
[20:55] Subaru
    I heard a bit of the story from Felis.
[20:58] Subaru
    That you've been seeking revenge on the
    Whale ever since it took your wife.
[21:03] Wilhelm
    Please forget that.
[21:05] Wilhelm
    It was all time idly spent in
    an old man's delusions.
[21:10] Rem
    You truly love your wife, do you not?
[21:14] Wilhelm
    Yes, I love my wife.
[21:17] Wilhelm
    More than anyone.
[21:19] ---
    And no matter how much time passes.
[21:22] Wilhelm
    My wife was a woman who
    loved to look at flowers.
[21:28] Wilhelm
    She never wished to wield a sword,
[21:30] Wilhelm
    but the sword loved her more than anyone.
[21:33] Wilhelm
    With no choice but to live for the sword,
[21:36] Wilhelm
    my wife accepted her fate.
[21:40] Wilhelm
    When I married her, I took it from her,
[21:42] Wilhelm
    forcing her to abandon the title
    of "Master Swordsman."
[21:46] Wilhelm
    But the sword would not allow her to do that.
[21:52] Wilhelm
    Subaru-dono, I thank you again.
[21:55] Wilhelm
    In this battle, I can find answers
    in my own sword.
[22:00] Wilhelm
    And perhaps I shall finally be
    able to visit my wife's grave.
[22:05] Wilhelm
    At last, I can go and see her.
[22:13] Subaru
    Let's work together to beat the
    hell out of that damn whale.
[22:17] Subaru
    I'll help with everything I have, too.
[22:34] Crusch
    Only a short time remains.
[23:01] Crusch
    Troops, be on guard!
[23:11] Guy
    I don't see it...
[23:23] Crusch
    It isn't coming?
[23:26] Guy
    Is that...
[24:03] Crusch
    Troops—
[24:03] Subaru
    Let him have it!
[24:05] Rem
    Al Huma!
[24:23] Crusch
    Troops! Follow those two fools!
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