E25 - Miracle's Path and Journey's Continuation Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:10] Lawrence     Thank goodness she didn't lock the base. [00:12] Lawrence     Do you sense anyone nearby? [00:13] Holo     No. There is no one. [00:16] Elsa     I will go search for the items we need. [00:23] Lawrence     As long as everything goes well,     you'll be able to take your time reading. [00:27] Holo     You are right... SIGN    Spice and Wolf [02:01] Evan     Mr. Lawrence! SIGN    Episode 25     Miracle's Path and     Journey's Continuation [02:04] Evan     Here! [02:04] Lawrence     Now we just need to find the right time. [02:09] Lawrence     How are things going? [02:11] Lawrence     Can you tell what they're saying? [02:15] Holo     They are demanding money. [02:17] Lawrence     Oh... [02:20] Lawrence     He's the one who planned to trap us. [02:23] Baker     Hey! What the hell're you doing?! [02:25] Lawrence     That's... [02:27] Evan     The bread baker. He complains to me the most. [02:33] Holo     It is over. [02:35] Holo     They have received their final ultimatum. [02:48] Holo     "All will be fine if you light this on fire     and accept the true teachings." [02:52] Holo     "Otherwise, we shall declare     your village pagan." [02:56] Holo     Humans always depend     on others when they are in trouble. [03:00] Holo     Yet, there have been times when     I have depended on humans as well. [03:03] Holo     What shall we do? [03:08] Elsa     As a servant of the true faith, [03:10] Elsa     I cannot abandon my village. [03:17] Elsa     So, let us go forth. [03:32] Iima     Elsa! [03:34] Iima     Elsa! Why?! [03:36] Elsa     I'm sorry, Ms. Iima. [03:38] Mendez     Well, well. [03:40] Mendez     If it isn't Ms. Elsa,     the successor of Father Franz. [03:42] Elsa     It has been a long time, Bishop Mendez. [03:45] Mendez     I was told that you ran away. [03:47] Mendez     Was your guilt too heavy     to bear on your conscience? [03:50] Elsa     God is always forgiving to those     who have committed sins. [03:55] Mendez     The people of Enberch, who follow the true     faith, have been suffering under this curse, [03:59] Mendez     while the people of Tereo are unaffected. [04:05] Mendez     They are obviously under the     protection of an evil pagan god. [04:10] Mendez     We will rebuild a new and proper     holy church of the true faith here. [04:15] Mendez     The false servant of God is a poisonous      evil snake in sheep's clothing [04:23] Mendez     that will face the judgment     of our most righteous God. [04:27] Elsa     That is not necessary. [04:29] Elsa     It is true that my faith has wavered at times. [04:32] Elsa     However, God has graciously     shown me the true path. [04:37] Elsa     I have met one of His divine messengers! [04:46] Mendez     The fact that you claim to have met a divine     messenger so easily is proof of your heresy! [04:50] Mendez     If I am wrong, bring proof before me! [04:55] Elsa     Allow me to show you if you have doubts! [05:03] Mendez     Let them through. [05:05] Mendez     Father Franz was a talented man. [05:08] Mendez     He was an admirable servant of God. [05:12] Mendez     However, he should have acted     in accordance with the will of the Church. [05:16] Mendez     It also seems like he failed     to raise a proper successor. [05:20] Elsa     The worship of the serpent god,     Truyeo, is indeed a mistake. [05:25] Elsa     However, the mistake itself     is not completely off the mark. [05:31] Elsa     I believe that Truyeo itself [05:36] Elsa     is one of God's miracles. [05:40] Lawrence     She neither confirmed nor     denied Truyeo. A clever move. [05:45] Mendez     The words of men easily stray from the truth. [05:49] Mendez     How can you be sure that they     were not the whispers of the devil? [05:52] Elsa     The divine messenger promised to reveal a sign, [05:55] Elsa     to guide the lost lambs of God     onto the true path. [06:01] Mendez     That God would show     his power to someone like... [06:04] Villagers     Th-The wheat! [06:34] Soldiers     God! It's a miracle of God! [06:37] Soldiers     God! [06:40] Soldiers     Th-That's... [06:42] Soldiers     Look! The wheat on that carriage! [06:45] Soldiers     Only the wheat there grew no ears! [06:57] Elsa     God has shown us the true path. [07:00] Mendez     I-Impossible. This... [07:03] Elsa     Bishop Mendez, I would like you to confirm     that this is not an act of the devil. [07:09] Mendez     H-How? [07:13] Elsa     With this. [07:14] Elsa     Please bless this chalice. [07:17] Elsa     Once you have done so,     Evan, who mills the wheat of this village, [07:21] Elsa     will prove God's righteousness     with his own body. [07:23] Mendez     Wh-What exactly do you plan     to prove with this? [07:26] Elsa     Even the poor may be baptized in God's name. [07:30] Elsa     Please cleanse this chalice     with your own hands. [07:39] Elsa     Please. [07:49] Elsa     Water poured by the bishop is holy     and this chalice has been blessed. [07:54] Elsa     Take this chalice to him there. [08:00] Elsa     Please watch closely. [08:24] Elsa     With this, except for one,     he has collected flour from every cart. [08:44] Elsa     This is the truth of God's miracle that     the divine messenger has revealed to us. [08:52] Elsa     If this miracle is false, you should surely     be able to demonstrate a true one. [08:58] Elsa     Bishop Mendez.     If we are wrong, you must correct us. [09:06] Elsa     Will you drink this water? [09:13] Mendez     V-Very well. This is a miracle. A true miracle. [09:17] Elsa     Then, the church of this village? [09:22] Mendez     Legitimate. It is a legitimate church. [09:25] Elsa     Then, please put that in writing. [09:46] Elsa     Father... [09:48] Elsa     Thank you. [09:52] Holo     You look envious. [09:54] Lawrence     Yeah, I am. [09:56] Lawrence     This time, we only worked behind the scenes. [10:01] Holo     However, the issue of money still has     not been resolved. Is that not your job? [10:06] Lawrence     You're right. [10:07] Lawrence     But I can't believe how completely     the tables have turned... [10:17] Lawrence     Yes, I think I can make things work. [10:22] Lawrence     What is it? [10:23] Holo     Are you sure you are     not actually a wolf yourself? [10:32] Lawrence     Mr. Riendott. [10:34] Lawrence     Please wait a moment. [10:39] Lawrence     While they settle the matters of religion, [10:43] Lawrence     we still need to settle matters of money. [10:49] Lawrence     So, Mr. Riendott. [10:51] Riendott     Y-Yes! [10:53] Lawrence     I've been asked to handle     all the negotiations of coin. [10:56] Lawrence     I am sure the villagers have no objections? [11:00] Villager A     We can't go against the village head... [11:03] Lawrence     That's how it is. [11:05] Lawrence     Then, let's start with the greatest demand. [11:09] Lawrence     We'd like you to keep the wheat. [11:15] Riendott     Th-That's impossible! [11:16] Lawrence     Why? [11:17] Riendott     Wh-Why? There's been a death! [11:21] Riendott     My shop's reputation has already been damaged! [11:24] Riendott     Besides! Besides! [11:25] Riendott     Our contract with Father Franz states that [11:29] Riendott     the wheat can all be returned     if Ridelius' Hellfire is found in it. [11:33] Lawrence     I understand. [11:34] Lawrence     Then, what's the price for     accepting the returned wheat? [11:40] Riendott     T-Two hundred Ri... [11:41] Baker     Don't be ridiculous! [11:44] Baker     That's the exact same price you bought it at! [11:47] Riendott     Th-Th-Th-Then, one hundred and ninety-five... [11:51] Baker     You're still talking nonsense! [11:53] Lawrence     Now, now. [11:54] Lawrence     Mr. Riendott. [11:55] Lawrence     Won't it be bad for you if     another miracle were to happen? [12:00] Riendott     Wha?! [12:01] Lawrence     The story of poisonous wheat is actually— [12:04] Riendott     No! No! I understand! I understand! [12:07] Riendott     One hundred and six... [12:10] Riendott     No, fif... f-forty... [12:20] Lawrence     Then, let's go with that. [12:22] Lawrence     Everyone here is bearing witness. [12:27] Lawrence     By the way, Mr. Riendott. [12:29] Lawrence     Would you like to buy back     the wheat you've returned? [12:34] Lawrence     I understand. [12:35] Lawrence     However, the people of this village don't have [12:38] Lawrence     enough cash on hand to pay     for the returned wheat. [12:40] Lawrence     Even with the lowered cost,     they still lack the funds. [12:43] Lawrence     So, I have a proposal. [12:46] Lawrence     It's a simple one. [12:48] Lawrence     I'd like you to persuade the bishop to allow     the village to sell wheat under his name. [12:54] Riendott     Huh? [12:55] Riendott     If you plan to sell this wheat to other     businesses, I think you should give up... [13:01] Lawrence     I am fully aware of that. [13:03] Lawrence     So, can you do this favor for us? [13:06] Riendott     I th-think I can... [13:08] Lawrence     Then, one more thing. [13:09] Lawrence     It's possible that the people of Enberch     will cause trouble in my business. [13:15] Lawrence     I'd like you to be my ally in that case. [13:20] Riendott     You can't possibly be thinking of making bread? [13:22] Lawrence     No, the bakers would definitely     not allow such a thing. Don't worry. [13:26] Riendott     Wh-What in the world... [13:28] Lawrence     Now, now. We'll return the money     once that business goes well. [13:33] Riendott     No, I can't accept such a condition... [13:35] Lawrence     Of course, I'm not saying you wait for free. [13:38] Lawrence     I'm adding on an extremely     attractive condition. [13:43] Lawrence     Why don't we dissolve the contract     created by Father Franz? [13:48] Villager B     Hey! You can't decide that on your own! [13:50] Villager C     Even if the village head     left the negotiations to you! [13:52] Lawrence     But, as long as the contract exists, [13:54] Lawrence     the town of Enberch     will continue to resent you. [14:00] Lawrence     Am I right? [14:02] Lawrence     This contract was abnormal from to begin with. [14:06] Lawrence     Contracts should be made to benefit both sides. [14:08] Lawrence     That's business. [14:12] Lawrence     What do you think? Will you do as I request? [14:15] Villager A     Hey! [14:16] Villager B     But... [14:17] Lawrence     If Mr. Riendott and Bishop Mendez     are willing to be on our side, [14:21] Lawrence     I can suggest a wonderful     business idea to this village. [14:28] Riendott     What are you... [14:30] Lawrence     Though, we'll need some     cooperation from the baker. [14:35] Lawrence     Also, can you prepare some eggs and butter? [14:38] Lawrence     Honey, too, if possible. [14:41] Holo     It seems this proposal     will result in something delicious. [14:52] Lawrence     Don't eat while you're reading. [14:56] Elsa     Don't scatter crumbs everywhere. [14:58] Evan     Sure, sure. I got it. [15:05] Holo     These "biscuit" things are delicious. [15:09] Elsa     They are selling well in Enberch     as a Tereo specialty. [15:13] Elsa     At this rate, not only will we be able to return the money, but turn a profit as well. [15:20] Evan     Who would have guessed that the flat bread     you talked about would be this delicious. [15:24] Lawrence     Yeah. They're common in the south     but unknown around here, [15:27] Lawrence     so I thought it would be good business. [15:31] Lawrence     Even though wheat is used, [15:33] Lawrence     it's baked before the blessing     of the bread-leavening spirits. [15:36] Lawrence     It looks nothing like bread, so the bread     bakers have no reason to complain. [15:40] Lawrence     Well, even if something happens, [15:42] Lawrence     we've made a profit-sharing contract     with Riendott and Bishop Mendez. [15:46] Lawrence     I'm sure they'll handle it. [15:48] Holo     Though, it was difficult to go through [15:50] Holo     all the bags of wheat     to confirm the lack of poison... [15:54] Lawrence     Well, we should go soon. [15:56] Evan     Huh? Already? [16:01] Holo     Well, I guess we should. [16:09] Elsa     Please come visit again whenever     you wish to read the books. [16:12] Holo     Then, make sure... [16:16] Holo     to have plenty of biscuits prepared when I do. [16:19] Elsa     Of course. [16:20] Evan     I'll mill a mountain of flour for you! [16:22] Lawrence     I see. Then I'll make sure     to turn a huge profit [16:25] Lawrence     with that flour the next time we visit. [16:30] Evan     That's right. [16:31] Evan     The attitude of the villagers     has changed since then. [16:35] Evan     I've been chosen to take care     of our negotiations with Enberch. [16:39] Lawrence     Oh? That's amazing. [16:42] Elsa     Lately, there have been more     people stopping by the church. [16:46] Evan     Even so, Lord Truyeo is still way more popular. [16:51] Elsa     True. But... [16:53] Elsa     I want to continue my duty     as a servant of God here in this village. [17:00] Lawrence     Ms. Elsa, you asked me a question once before. [17:03] Lawrence     Have you found your answer? [17:06] Elsa     Yes. [17:07] Elsa     You told me that my father was not wrong. [17:12] Elsa     I thought over it for a long time. [17:15] Elsa     Why did my father collect stories     about pagan gods? [17:20] Elsa     I believe that he wanted to confirm     the existence of pagan gods [17:27] Elsa     to confirm the existence of God. [17:29] Lawrence     Yes. I agree. [17:32] Elsa     That is the very reason that I believe     it isn't good for the church of Enberch [17:37] Elsa     to refute the existence of Truyeo. [17:40] Holo     Well, all of this was     thanks to the miracle I created. [17:44] Elsa     If a creature like you     can create such a grand miracle, [17:50] Elsa     it is clear that our God could easily     create all living things in this world. [17:59] Elsa     And, if Truyeo can create     miracles as grand as yours... [18:04] Elsa     Well, the people of this village     have a good eye... [18:09] Elsa     That's all there is to it. [18:26] Sem     Mr. Lawrence. [18:34] Sem     Are you continuing your travels? [18:36] Iima     You should have said something. [18:39] Lawrence     Thank you for taking care of us until now. [18:41] Sem     Not at all. [18:43] Sem     Our village was saved thanks to your help. [18:46] Iima     Elsa and Evan, too. [18:55] Villagers     Thank you! [18:59] Lawrence     Then, farewell. [19:17] Lawrence     Travelers don't leave behind regrets     in a village, but good memories. [19:41] Lawrence     Farewell! [19:56] Elsa     May you be blessed by God's grace. [20:01] Lawrence     Just like the apples, should we have     all your meals be biscuits? [20:05] Holo     Who was the one that sniffed out     the poison and created a miracle? [20:08] Holo     Without me, you would have been     stripped naked and burned at the stake. [20:12] Lawrence     That's that. This is this. [20:15] Holo     Even so, we truly faced calamity this time. [20:18] Lawrence     Well, we were able to sell our wheat     at a decent price. We still made a profit. [20:22] Holo     That is all you ever care about. [20:25] Holo     My hopes were not fully met     this time, but I gained enough. [20:31] Holo     I believe it was worth the effort. [20:36] Holo     So, where are we going next? [20:39] Lawrence     Lenos. The town     you personally left a legend in. [20:43] Holo     Oh, is that right? [20:49] Holo     Do not make such a greedy face. [20:52] Lawrence     I've already eaten plenty! [20:56] Holo     Yet, you still have a greedy look to you. [21:05] Lawrence     Wh-What? [21:06] Holo     It is nothing. [21:11] Lawrence     Hey. [21:12] Holo     Hm? [21:14] Lawrence     I heard of a good business deal... [21:16] Holo     Oh? [21:18] Lawrence     But... [21:21] Lawrence     it's a bit out of the way. [21:25] Holo     Then, my travels with you     will grow ever longer. [21:28] Holo     It cannot be helped.     I suppose I can accompany you. [21:33] Holo     So? [21:40] Holo     What business is to be had? [23:07] Holo     Well, that is enough for today. [23:10] Myuri     What?! [23:11] Holo     It is late. [23:12] Holo     Time for you to sleep. [23:14] Myuri     But I still want to hear more! [23:17] Myuri     There's more, isn't there? [23:19] Holo     The secret to a good journey     is to take your time and enjoy it. [23:24] Myuri     But... [23:26] Myuri     He's home! [23:29] Holo     Hey, you little fool! Where are you going? [23:32] Myuri     I have to welcome him home! [23:34] Myuri     Tell me more tomorrow! It's a promise! [23:39] Holo     Fine, fine. [23:42] Holo     Of course, the story is far from finished...