E4 - The Prince and the Sage

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[00:00] Sebastian
    Yes, the plan is proceeding smoothly.
[00:05] Sebastian
    There is no need for concern.
[00:07] Sebastian
    Many of the nobles backing
    the brothers are quite greedy.
[00:13] Sebastian
    The master of House Müller used to keep
    them at bay, but now that he's gone,
[00:17] Sebastian
    producing the slightest gust of wind...
[00:26] Sebastian
    will turn a spark into a fire.
[00:29] Sebastian
    The rest will follow as planned.
[00:31] Sebastian
    If you can see the marriage through,
    all will proceed in your favor.
[00:36] Sebastian
    Speaking of... you haven't forgotten
    my request for compensation, I'm sure?
[00:41] Sebastian
    Excellent.
[00:43] Sebastian
    I'll finally be able to retire in style.
[02:20] Elsa
    This "curry," as you call it, is scrumptious!
[02:21] sign
    EP 4 The Prince and the Sage
[02:24] Sasaki
    I'm glad that you like it.
[02:27] Sasaki
    Lady Elsa has been living in hiding with
    the Hermann Trading Company for a while now.
[02:32] Sasaki
    She finally seems to have settled in.
[02:38] Sasaki
    Delicious!
[02:39] Sasaki
    French-san is so talented.
[02:41] Sasaki
    He did an amazing job
    replicating the recipe I gave him.
[02:47] Elsa
    Your familiar is quite charming, isn't he?
[02:51] Sasaki
    I'm so glad to have him.
[02:53] Elsa
    I would like very much to pet him!
[02:56] Sasaki
    Er, well...
[03:01] Sasaki
    It's okay?
[03:12] Elsa
    He's so soft! I just adore petting him...
[03:18] Sasaki
    Lucky her. I wish I could pet him, too!
[03:23] Elsa
    He's precious, isn't he?
[03:27] Peeps
    Ow!
[03:30] Sasaki
    Oh, this is bad.
[03:33] Elsa
    D-Did this bird just talk?
[03:39] Sasaki
    Er... I didn't hear anything.
[03:42] Elsa
    You must have heard it!
[03:44] Elsa
    He just said, "Ow!"
[03:45] Sasaki
    I'm sure you must have imagined it.
[03:48] Elsa
    No, I'm positive he spoke!
[03:51] Marc
    L-Lady Elsa!
[03:53] Marc
    You must return to the estate at once!
[03:58] Marc
    These were found this morning
    in the forest out back.
[04:05] Elsa
    Th-These are... my brothers' swords.
[04:08] Sasaki
    What happened to them?
[04:11] Sebastian
    We searched the entire area,
[04:13] Sebastian
    but all we found were traces of
    what appeared to be a heated battle.
[04:18] Sebastian
    I fear the worst.
[04:22] Sebastian
    First your father, and now your brothers...
[04:25] Sebastian
    Truly, no words of comfort could suffice.
[04:28] Sebastian
    However, my lady,
[04:30] Sebastian
    despite the depths of your suffering,
    I must make a request of you.
[04:35] Sebastian
    I implore you to assume your place
    as the head of House Müller.
[04:41] Sasaki
    Uh, I'm not sure now's the time...
[04:45] Sebastian
    Under these unfortunate circumstances,
[04:47] Sebastian
    Her Ladyship is the only one
     with a claim to the title.
[04:51] Sebastian
    Should she refuse,
     the house will be dissolved.
[04:56] Elsa
    Never!
[04:58] Sebastian
    You may take the title in name only.
[05:00] Sebastian
    I shall handle the affairs of the estate
    until the time of your marriage.
[05:07] Sebastian
    Please...
[05:12] Elsa
    All right.
[05:14] Sebastian
    You have my deepest gratitude.
[05:17] Sebastian
    I pledge to you my utmost support.
[05:25] Marc
    I'm sure they're evacuating.
[05:28] Sasaki
    Evacuating?
[05:30] Marc
    Yes.
[05:31] Marc
    After hearing the king's forces
     were broken at the front,
[05:34] Marc
    many citizens have begun
     seeking safer harbor.
[05:36] Sasaki
    That's right. I'd heard that...
[05:38] Marc
    I'm told the Ohgen Empire has already
    begun attacking surrounding regions.
[05:44] Marc
    I've seen several carriages
    loaded with our wares.
[05:49] Marc
    We ourselves were thinking of taking shelter
    in the capital with Lady Elsa very soon.
[05:55] Marc
    Would you care to join us, Sasaki-san?
[05:59] Sasaki
    I appreciate the kind invitation,
[06:02] Sasaki
    but you don't need to worry about me.
[06:04] Marc
    Truly?
[06:06] Marc
    I say, this is all terribly sad.
[06:10] Marc
    Lady Elsa's first duty
     as the head of her house
[06:13] Marc
    may be to abandon the lands her family
    has watched over for generations.
[06:23] Peeps
    I have a request to make of you.
[06:27] Sasaki
    You want to turn the tides of war?
[06:32] Sasaki
    You got it. Let's do it.
[06:34] Peeps
    I'm sorry to ask this.
[06:36] Sasaki
    Well, shall we use
     the usual teleportation spell?
[06:39] Peeps
    No. We do not know
    the enemy's current location.
[06:42] Peeps
    When night falls, let us
    travel there a different way.
[06:45] Sasaki
    "A different way"?
[06:51] Sasaki
    Th-This is incredible, Peeps!
[06:54] Sasaki
    I'm actually flying!
[06:56] Peeps
    You have machines called "airplanes"
    in your world, do you not?
[07:01] Sasaki
    We do,
[07:02] Sasaki
    but being able to fly without technology
    is something humanity has always dreamed of!
[07:07] Sasaki
    Could you teach me how to use this spell?
[07:10] Peeps
    Indeed. I'll do so next time.
[07:17] Sasaki
    That's...
[07:19] Peeps
    The Ohgen Empire's forces.
[07:21] Sasaki
    What do we do?
[07:22] Peeps
    Blow them away in a single blast.
[07:24] Peeps
    There's no need to make them suffer.
[07:27] Peeps
    Watch closely now.
[07:29] Peeps
    You may learn this spell yourself someday.
[07:39] Peeps
    I shall begin.
[07:55] Sasaki
    In an instant...
[07:57] Peeps
    Its area of effect can also
    be focused into a single point.
[08:00] Peeps
    It's really quite flexible.
[08:02] Sasaki
    I-Is that so?
[08:07] Peeps
    'Twas I who performed this deed.
[08:10] Peeps
    You needn't torment yourself over it.
[08:13] Sasaki
    Thank you, Peeps.
[08:16] Peeps
    Now, shall we return?
[08:33] Sasaki
    What the—
[08:56] Sasaki
    Ow, ow, ow!
[08:57] Sasaki
    I thought I was dead for a minute there...
[09:43] Sasaki
    Viscount Müller?!
[09:51] Adonis
    Thank you, uh...
[09:54] Sasaki
    I should introduce myself.
    My name is Sasaki.
[09:57] Müller
    He's a foreign merchant
    doing business in my domain.
[10:01] Adonis
    Truly?
[10:02] Adonis
    But what is a merchant doing out here?
[10:05] Sasaki
    Oh, er...
[10:07] Müller
    Your Highness.
[10:08] Müller
    I guarantee that this man is not our enemy.
[10:14] Adonis
    Understood.
[10:15] Adonis
    Sasaki, you've saved my life.
[10:17] Adonis
    You have my thanks.
[10:19] Sasaki
    D-Don't mention it.
[10:21] Müller
    Sasaki-dono.
[10:22] Müller
    This is Adonis, the second prince
    of the Kingdom of Herz.
[10:27] Sasaki
    What?!
[10:28] Sasaki
    He's a prince?!
[10:30] Müller
    I must say, Sasaki-dono, I had no idea
    you possessed the use of healing magic...
[10:35] Sasaki
    It's nothing so impressive.
[10:38] Sasaki
    In fact, if anyone's surprised here, it's me.
[10:40] Sasaki
    I don't know how to say this.
[10:42] Sasaki
    I was told that you'd... fallen in battle.
[10:49] Müller
    It's true there was a pitched battle
[10:51] Müller
    in which His Highness and I
     were separated from our allies.
[10:54] Müller
    It's no surprise they thought that.
[10:57] Sasaki
    So that's what happened.
[10:58] Adonis
    I'm sorry. Because you tried
    to save me, you...
[11:02] Müller
    It was my own incompetence that
    left you in such a state, Your Highness.
[11:06] Müller
    Sasaki-dono, we're attempting
    to reach a nearby settlement.
[11:11] Müller
    Would it be possible
    for you to accompany us?
[11:15] Sasaki
    But of course.
[11:16] Sasaki
    I'll gladly travel with you.
[11:20] Müller
    Then let us make haste.
[11:39] Müller
    Leave this to me!
[11:49] Sasaki
    Wow.
[11:51] Sasaki
    That was brilliant.
[11:53] Adonis
    I'm indebted to you both.
[11:55] Adonis
    While I stood back helpless, you...
[11:57] Müller
    I merely did my duty as your subject.
[12:00] Müller
    Still, Sasaki-dono, I never knew you
    had so many spells at your command.
[12:06] Sasaki
    Well, I had a good teacher...
[12:08] Müller
    I see.
[12:09] Müller
    Your teacher must be quite talented indeed.
[12:13] Sasaki
    Yes, I'd say so.
[12:16] Sasaki
    And he's absolutely adorable to boot!
[12:19] Müller
    I'd love to meet them sometime.
[12:45] Sasaki
    If you'd be so kind!
[13:04] Müller
    Your Highness, there are
    simply too many of them.
[13:08] Müller
    An elite orc may be leading them.
[13:13] Adonis
    An elite one?
[13:14] Müller
    Yes, far stronger than the standard kind.
[13:18] Müller
    We'd need a full regiment to take it on.
[13:20] Müller
    You should remain with Sasaki-dono
    for your safety, Your Highness.
[13:24] Adonis
    Understood.
[13:36] Sasaki
    Hey, did I just hear—
[13:57] Sasaki
    Viscount Müller!
[14:06] Müller
    Forgive me.
[14:07] Sasaki
    It's quite all right.
[14:08] Adonis
    It will never end at this rate!
[14:11] Sasaki
    Next time, I'll aim for the head.
[14:13] Sasaki
    I might just get it to flinch.
[14:17] Sasaki
    Now...
[14:35] Peeps
    Pardon my late arrival.
[14:37] Sasaki
    Peeps!
[14:39] Sasaki
    I'm so glad you're safe.
[14:46] Peeps
    An elite orc, hmm?
[14:57] Müller
    That golem...
[15:26] Peeps
    Elite specimens can be found in all species
    of plants and animals—even humans.
[15:32] Peeps
    You and I would both qualify
    as elite specimens of humanity, even.
[15:36] Sasaki
    What? We would?
[15:37] Sasaki
    You're so knowledgeable, Peeps!
[15:40] Sasaki
    But that won't show up
    on my next physical, will it?
[15:44] Peeps
    All knowledge has value,
    even if it's never used.
[15:48] Peeps
    I advise you to store it away in your mind.
[15:52] Peeps
    Also, I apologize for
    simply dropping you earlier.
[15:57] Sasaki
    Oh, that's fine. I managed
    to use magic to land safely.
[16:01] Peeps
    My heart is lightened to hear it.
[16:05] Müller
    Sasaki-dono, is that bird...
[16:08] Sasaki
    Excuse me.
[16:10] Sasaki
    This is my magic teacher.
[16:14] Peeps
    Do forgive my lack of a greeting.
[16:17] Müller
    No, I don't mind that part. It's just...
[16:21] Müller
    Honored teacher,
    might I ask you one question?
[16:25] Peeps
    What is it?
[16:27] Müller
    Could it be... that you're the starsage?
[16:33] Peeps
    What makes you think so?
[16:35] Müller
    Your spellcasting, your manner of speech...
[16:38] Müller
    I shall never forget them.
[16:40] Müller
    They perfectly match
    that of a man I deeply admire.
[16:46] Peeps
    It's been ages, Julius.
[16:51] Adonis
    What?
[16:53] Peeps
    I am glad to see you hale
    and hardy as well, Adonis.
[16:56] Adonis
    It has been far too long, Lord Starsage!
[16:59] Peeps
    I crossed to another world in this form.
[17:04] Peeps
    Forgive me for keeping silent.
[17:06] Müller
    It is we who should apologize.
[17:09] Müller
    The root of all this trouble was
    the nobility's jockeying for status.
[17:14] Müller
    I, who did nothing but stand by,
    was complicit in your fate.
[17:17] Peeps
    Do not let it trouble you.
[17:19] Peeps
    Arise, Julius.
[17:23] Peeps
    The starsage is dead.
[17:25] Peeps
    I wish now to live a peaceful life
    as this man's pet.
[17:31] Sasaki
    He's the real reason we were able
    to get you supplies the other day.
[17:37] Sasaki
    He also annihilated Ohgen's forces.
[17:41] Adonis
    You mean that light we saw...
[17:44] Peeps
    Indeed.
[17:46] Müller
    Incredible!
[17:48] Sasaki
    Viscount Müller, Prince Adonis.
[17:51] Sasaki
    Could I ask you to keep the matter
    of the starsage's revival a secret?
[17:57] Sasaki
    The only thing he wants now is peace.
[18:00] Müller
    Naturally.
[18:02] Adonis
    Yes, I swear to it.
[18:05] Sasaki
    Thank you so much.
[18:08] Peeps
    Let us return, then.
[18:21] Servant
    M-My lord?
[18:23] Servant
    And... Prince Adonis?!
[18:26] Muller
    Indeed. We have returned.
[18:29] Guard
    Th-The master of the house has returned!
[18:34] Elsa
    Father?
[18:37] Müller
    Elsa!
[18:40] Elsa
    Father!
[18:42] Elsa
    I'm so glad...
[18:44] Elsa
    I'm so, so glad!
[18:46] Müller
    Forgive me for worrying you, Elsa.
[18:51] Marc
    Sasaki-san?
[18:53] Sasaki
    H-Hello.
[18:55] Marc
    Wh-What's the meaning of this?
[18:58] Sasaki
    Oh, well...
[19:00] Sasaki
    We just happened to run into them.
[19:04] Sasaki
    It's a long story, but they're both
     back safe and sound now.
[19:08] Sasaki
    Ohgen no longer poses a threat,
[19:11] Sasaki
    and you can rest easy for now.
[19:13] Sasaki
    It'd be way too complicated to explain,
[19:15] Sasaki
    so I'll say case closed with that.
[19:18] Marc
    The threat is no more?
[19:20] Sasaki
    Yes.
[19:20] Sasaki
    I'm led to believe the Ohgen Imperial
    Army was wiped out overnight.
[19:26] Marc
    Incredible!
[19:28] Maximilian/Kai
    Father!
[19:30] Maximilian
    I'm so glad to see you safe.
[19:32] Kai
    Welcome home, Father!
[19:35] Elsa
    My brothers?
[19:39] Müller
    You both played your roles well.
[19:44] Müller
    I'm sorry I didn't tell you, Elsa.
[19:46] Müller
    Give her the praise she deserves, you two.
[19:49] Maximilian
    I'm sorry, Elsa.
    This must have been hard for you.
[19:52] Maximilian
    You did well.
[19:54] Kai
    S-Sorry we tricked you.
[20:01] Elsa
    You big, fat dummy!
[20:02] Elsa
    Kai, you dummy!
[20:04] Kai
    What?! Why me specifically?
[20:09] Müller
    My sons, Maximilian and Kai.
[20:13] Sasaki
    A pleasure.
[20:14] Müller
    In truth, this was all
     part of a plan I devised.
[20:20] Sasaki
    It was?
[20:22] Müller
    With the start of the war and an increase
    in feuding among the noble factions,
[20:27] Müller
    there were those in my orbit
    who began acting strangely.
[20:31] Müller
    In order to sniff out any traitors,
    I sent false word that I'd died in battle.
[20:37] Müller
    Then my sons faked a succession feud
    and pretended to kill each other.
[20:44] Müller
    I never thought I'd actually come
    quite so close to death, however...
[20:51] Sebastian
    I don't believe it.
[20:53] Sebastian
    It was all an act,
    and Her Ladyship was kept in the dark?
[20:58] Maximilian
    Information was leaked
    to the house of Count Dietrich.
[21:01] Kai
    He wanted to force a marriage
    between his second son and Elsa,
[21:04] Kai
    effectively seizing control of our lands.
[21:09] Sebastian
    That much is true...
[21:12] Müller
    Count Dietrich is an excellent man.
[21:17] Müller
    But at the same time, he is ruthless
    and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
[21:23] Müller
    Trust between us has been
    on the wane for some time.
[21:27] Müller
    I'll ask for the full story later.
[21:30] Müller
    Take him away.
[21:33] Sasaki
    Viscount Müller surprises me yet again.
[21:38] Sasaki
    Surely such masterful strategizing
    is what's kept him alive this long.
[21:43] Sasaki
    I can't even imagine how stressful
[21:46] Sasaki
    the noble society of other worlds must be!
[21:49] Elsa
    Hey.
[21:50] Sasaki
    Yes?
[21:53] Elsa
    Th-Thank you for saving my papa.
[21:58] Sasaki
    It was nothing.
[22:00] Elsa
    That's all!