E8 - Princess Mia Grins Slyly 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.) [00:01] Dion Alaia     You wish to return to the forest     to find your lost hairpin? [00:05] Mia (Young)     Yes. [00:07] Mia (Young)     I'm aware it's an indulgent request. [00:10] Mia (Young)     However, I... [00:11] Dion Alaia     I wouldn't particularly mind. [00:13] Mia (Young)     Oh? [00:14] Dion Alaia     Your Highness did create an     opportunity to withdraw my soldiers. [00:18] Dion Alaia     I am in your debt. [00:21] Dion Alaia     If you would be satisfied     with me alone, I'll take you. [00:24] Dion Alaia     We wouldn't want to bring     the troops back there. [00:26] Mia (Young)     J-Just the two of us, you mean?! [00:29] Mia (Young)     To start with, he's the one who... [00:33] Mia (Young)     This is serious! SIGN    Episode 8: Princess Mia Grins Slyly [02:09] Ludwig     Centurion Dion. [02:11] Dion Alaia     Ah, Mr. Ludwig. [02:14] Ludwig     There's something I'd like to ask of you. [02:17] Dion Alaia     What is it? [02:18] Ludwig     Once this incident is taken care of, [02:21] Ludwig     I'd like you to become another     of Her Highness's collaborators. [02:24] Dion Alaia     Collaborators? [02:26] Dion Alaia     Do you mean join the imperial guard     and protect Her Imperial Highness? [02:30] Ludwig     No. I'd like to have you become a general. [02:35] Dion Alaia     What? Me? A g-general?! [02:38] Ludwig     For Her Highness to accomplish her goals, [02:41] Ludwig     she'll need allies in the military as well. [02:43] Dion Alaia     You're telling me to     climb the ranks for that? [02:47] Dion Alaia     I've never really been interested     in that sort of thing. [02:51] Dion Alaia     Well, I suppose that could be exciting, too. [02:55] Ludwig     Mr. Dion. [02:57] Dion Alaia     Not that anything I say     about it now means anything. [03:01] Dion Alaia     There's no guarantee that     I'll come back from the forest alive. [03:06] Dion Alaia     What is that smirk about? [03:09] Ludwig     Oh, nothing. Something trivial, really. [03:12] Dion Alaia     Her Highness is certain to pull this off,     so it's a waste of your energy to worry. [03:17] Dion Alaia     Something along those lines? [03:20] Ludwig     It rather appeared to me that you were     the one thinking along those lines. [03:34] Mia (Young)     The forest at night is     scary enough on its own! [03:36] Mia (Young)     Why do I have to be here alone     with this cold, unfeeling man?! [03:41] Dion Alaia     You know... [03:43] Dion Alaia     Your plan has a very important     hole in it, Your Highness. [03:47] Dion Alaia     Things fall apart at the whole     "let's look for something in the dark" stage. [03:51] Dion Alaia     That's sloppy as an excuse     to go into the forest at night. [03:54] Dion Alaia     Not thought all the way through. [03:56] Mia (Young)     Huh? [03:57] Dion Alaia     You're really here to negotiate with     the tribe yourself in secret, right? [04:03] Mia (Young)     Huh? [04:04] Dion Alaia     Oh? Are you not? [04:06] Dion Alaia     Since you summoned me when     I was relaxing and having a drink, [04:09] Dion Alaia     I figured I ought to expect     something like that. [04:12] Mia (Young)     Y-You got me. Of course I am. [04:15] Dion Alaia     I had an inkling. [04:17] Dion Alaia     Well, although I don't know what exactly     you plan to do, I'll accompany you. [04:21] Dion Alaia     Even into hell if the situation calls for it. [04:24] Mia (Young)     Uh-oh... Could it be     I'm headed for some trouble? [04:29] Guillotine     Hey! Miss me? [04:32] Dion Alaia     Your Highness. [04:34] Mia (Young)     Wh-What is it?! [04:35] Dion Alaia     We've arrived at the spot     where we were attacked. That's all [04:39] Mia (Young)     O-Oh, is that so? I see. [04:44] Mia (Young)     Is this really the same spot? [04:47] Dion Alaia     No doubt about it. [04:49] Dion Alaia     See? There's an arrow mark on that tree. [04:53] Mia (Young)     Whatever the case, I need to find it fast... [04:57] Dion Alaia     Your Highness, it would appear     you're about to get what you wanted. [05:02] Dion Alaia     Hey! How about you come out     where we can see you? [05:10] Dion Alaia     Seeing as how you didn't     just start shooting, [05:12] Dion Alaia     I imagine you didn't come to fight. [05:15] Mia (Young)     They're the Lulus? [05:18] Chief     As expected from a leader     of the empire's warriors. [05:23] Chief     Girl, you're the one who came     here during the day, right? [05:27] Mia (Young)     Th-That's correct. I am... [05:30] Chief     Girl, where did you get this? [05:35] Mia (Young)     That's... [05:36] Chief     I asked you where you got it. [05:39] Chief     Depending on your answer... [05:45] Dion Alaia     Just so you know, I can't have     you do anything too untoward. [05:49] Dion Alaia     You stand in the presence of      Her Highness, Princess of the Empire. [05:52] Dion Alaia     I would have to protect her.     That's my duty, anyway. [05:58] Dion Alaia     Depending on your actions,     I would show no mercy. [06:02] Chief     Why, you... [06:03] Mia (Young)     This is fantastic! [06:05] Mia (Young)     To think, he killed me, and now here he is, [06:07] Mia (Young)     about to put is life on     the line to defend me! [06:12] Dion Alaia     By the way, Your Highness, [06:14] Dion Alaia     I trust you've devised a means of     getting this situation under control. [06:18] Mia (Young)     Huh? [06:19] Dion Alaia     Am I permitted to kill or not? [06:21] Dion Alaia     Do I engage or retreat? [06:24] Dion Alaia     If this was also part of your calculations,     I'd appreciate some instructions. [06:31] Narrator     The meaning of this smile is thus: [06:34] Narrator     If you haven't thought about it,     I'm gonna let you have it. [06:36] Mia (Young)     What am I thinking?! [06:38] Mia (Young)     Those people seem exceedingly angry, [06:41] Mia (Young)     and this man isn't exactly a     subordinate who swears loyalty to me. [06:44] Mia (Young)     If anything, I'd have to say he's... a foe? [06:47] Liora     Everyone, stop! Please. [06:49] Mia (Young)     Why, that's... Liora?! [06:51] Liora     Your Highness, a pleasure...     to... see you again. [06:55] Liora     See, this man is Lulus chief. Yes. [06:59] Liora     And this... [07:01] Chief     I gave this hairpin to my wife as a gift. [07:05] Chief     And after she died, my daughter inherited it. [07:08] Mia (Young)     Your daughter, you say... [07:13] Mia (Young)     I regret to have to inform you of this, [07:16] Mia (Young)     but I'm afraid your daughter has passed away. [07:21] Chief     She died? [07:23] Mia (Young)     I received the hairpin from who     I assume is your grandchild. [07:29] Mia (Young)     I found him collapsed in the slums and     aided him. He gave it to me as thanks. [07:36] Liora     Chief, Her Highness is not liar. No. [07:41] Dion Alaia     It was also Her Highness who     had our forces withdraw. [07:45] Warrior A     Girl kicked our tree! [07:48] Dion Alaia     Militaries need a suitable     reason to withdraw forces. [07:53] Dion Alaia     I believe a chief would     understand what I mean. [07:57] Chief     I do. [07:59] Chief     But that doesn't mean I can     simply believe all you say. [08:02] Mia (Young)     This is an opportunity! [08:05] Mia (Young)     In that case, I can have him come here. [08:09] Mia (Young)     I don't believe remaining in the     slums is what's best for him anyway. [08:13] Mia (Young)     You can make your judgment afterwards. [08:16] Warrior A     Bull— [08:25] Chief     She bravely entered enemy territory     with only one subordinate. [08:29] Chief     I doubt she would lie. [08:32] Chief     Thank you for helping my grandchild. [08:35] Chief     I apologize for our earlier affronts. [08:38] Mia (Young)     Quite unnecessary. [08:41] Mia (Young)     I did kick one of the     precious trees of your forest. [08:46] Mia (Young)     Why don't we just say we're even? [08:50] Mia (Young)     More importantly, just be     kind to your grandson. [08:57] Mia (Young)     It's best for him to return to this     forest rather than remain in the slums. [09:02] Mia (Young)     There's no telling what sparks the     flames of the conflict, after all. [09:09] Chief     I was bound by my stubbornness     and pride as chief... [09:14] Chief     I couldn't abide my daughter's desire     to be with a man from another tribe... [09:20] Chief     I can at least avoid making that     mistake with my grandson. [09:24] Chief     This young princess is warning me of that. [09:29] Chief     I am much obliged for the     consideration you've shown. [09:33] Dion Alaia     There could never be a coincidence like this. [09:37] Dion Alaia     She had the information before     we came to the forest. [09:40] Dion Alaia     Even her dropping the hairpin     might have been intentional... [09:45] Dion Alaia     Wisdom of the Empire, eh? [09:47] Dion Alaia     I suppose this princess is worth     me putting in some effort. [09:54] Narrator     The next day, Mia, who had returned to the capital,     was summoned by her father, the emperor. [10:01] Mia (Young)     A pleasure to see you, Your Majesty. [10:04] Emperor     Oh, my beloved daughter, Mia. [10:08] Emperor     There is no need to call me "Your Majesty." [10:10] Emperor     You could just call me me "Father,"     or even "Papa." Okay? [10:15] Mia (Young)     So then, Father,     what did you wish to discuss? [10:18] Emperor     I'm told you went to the conflict zone      in Viscount Berman's lands. [10:22] Emperor     I nearly fainted from     the shock of hearing it. [10:26] Mia (Young)     My goodness. Let me reassure you.     I was not in the slightest danger. [10:29] Emperor     You may say that, [10:31] Emperor     but I'm told you returned with all     the soldiers in the area in tow. [10:36] Mia (Young)     Oh, my... [10:37] Mia (Young)     Who was it that blabbed     that unnecessary detail? [10:41] Mia (Young)     It's an embarrassing story, really. [10:43] Mia (Young)     I caught my foot on a tree and tripped,     and I completely panicked. [10:47] Emperor     What?! [10:48] Emperor     What a vile tree to dare trip you, Mia! [10:51] Emperor     Burn it down! The whole forest! [10:53] Mia (Young)     No, Father. [10:55] Mia (Young)     I've taken quite a liking to that forest! [11:00] Emperor     Is it really that wonderful? [11:02] Mia (Young)     Oh, yes. [11:03] Mia (Young)     And so, Father, I should very much like     to have that forest made part of my lands. [11:10] Ludwig     Making the Forest of Stillness the     princess's land certainly would save it. [11:16] Ludwig     But it would also definitely incur     Viscount Berman's resentment. [11:20] Ludwig     This is an incomplete solution. [11:23] Ludwig     Have I been overestimating Princess Mia? [11:28] Ludwig     Could it be that she has     no particular wisdom? [11:32] Ludwig     That she is no saint? [11:34] Narrator     He had finally realized the truth,     the fog steadily lifting from his glasses... [11:39] Narrator     When... [11:41] Emperor     Then, Berman, establish      "Princess Town" next to the forest. [11:46] Emperor     You shall build a castle for Mia. [11:50] Ludwig     That's throwing fuel on the fire! [11:51] Ludwig     Not only were his lands reduced, [11:54] Ludwig     but he also has to build a town at his     own expense and a castle on top of that! [11:58] Berman     Your Majesty, I am overjoyed! [12:02] Berman     I, Berman, shall faithfully devote my all [12:05] Berman     to carry out the great honor     you have bestowed upon me! [12:09] Ludwig     Of course! Aristocrats are creatures     that prize honor above all else. [12:14] Ludwig     The territory issue pales in comparison [12:17] Ludwig     to the honor of managing one of     the imperial princess's lands. [12:20] Ludwig     Princess Mia truly is the     Wisdom of the Empire. [12:23] Ludwig     I am ashamed to have doubted     her for even a second! [12:27] Narrator     Don't be. You were close. [12:32] Mia (Young)     Come to think of it, I haven't received     any letters from Prince Abel lately. [12:39] Anne     Princess Mia, you have a letter. [12:41] Mia (Young)     From Prince Abel? [12:43] Anne     No. It's from Lady Tiona. [12:49] Marco     Hm... Tiona's younger brother, eh... [12:55] (Flashback) Mia (Adult)     "Saint of the Revolutionary Army,     Tiona Rudolvon, shares food supply" [12:58] (Flashback) Mia (Adult)     "with the populace suffering     under the famine." [13:03] (Flashback) Mia (Adult)     How does that woman have so much food? [13:07] (Flashback) Ludwig     Have you not heard that a new variety     of wheat has been developed? [13:11] (Flashback) Mia (Adult)     A new variety of wheat? [13:14] (Flashback) Ludwig     Lady Tiona's younger brother,     Cyril Rudolvon, [13:17] (Flashback) Ludwig     has developed a cold-hardy variety of wheat. [13:20] (Flashback) Mia (Adult)     Nobody told me anything about that! [13:22] (Flashback) Ludwig     Well, Lord Cyril was working under     Princess Rafina's protection [13:26] (Flashback) Ludwig     in a research institution in the     Holy Principality of Belluga. [13:29] (Flashback) Mia (Adult)     That's not fair! [13:31] (Flashback) Mia (Adult)     Why can't I have a brilliant younger brother? [13:36] Mia (Young)     Cyril Rudolvon the child prodigy. [13:39] Mia (Young)     The unfair brother. [13:41] Anne     Is something the matter? [13:43] Mia (Young)     It's Miss Tiona's younger brother. [13:46] Mia (Young)     He's very brilliant, but apparently, [13:48] Mia (Young)     he is unable to attend school     due to financial difficulties. [13:52] Anne     Oh, my... [13:53] Mia (Young)     So they're asking me to intercede     with Princess Rafina. [13:59] Anne     I see. [14:00] Anne     To allow her younger brother to study     abroad in the Holy Principality, too. [14:06] Anne     Of course. [14:07] Mia (Young)     Naturally, I shall do no such thing. [14:10] Anne     Huh? [14:12] Outland Count Rudolvon     It's just what I expect from Her Highness. [14:14] Outland Count Rudolvon     To resolve the incident without a     single drop of blood being shed. [14:18] Tiona     Her wisdom was exceptional     even at the academy. [14:23] Cyril     Father, you're not upset? [14:25] Cyril     The forest land was unjustly taken from you. [14:28] Outland Count Rudolvon     It wasn't taken unjustly. [14:30] Outland Count Rudolvon     The members of the imperial household     have the authority to do that. [14:34] Outland Count Rudolvon     Most importantly, if the people don't have     to suffer, then it's not a bad thing. [14:38] Cyril     I see... [14:40] Cyril     So then why is Her Highness     Princess Mia coming here? [14:44] Outland Count Rudolvon     I would imagine it has something to do with     that incident in the forest the other day. [14:48] Tiona     I know she sent a letter, [14:51] Tiona     but for her to actually come all     the way out here in person... [14:55] Tiona     It's so like her. [15:00] Cyril     Father and Tiona think so     highly of Princess Mia. [15:04] Cyril     I wonder what she's like... [15:06] Mia (Young)     My, these are quite the lovely flowers. [15:10] Mia (Young)     I want to say they're     sweetmoons. Is that correct? [15:17] Cyril     Uh... huh... That's correct. [15:20] Anne     Princess Mia, it's time. [15:23] Cyril     Princess Mia?! Th-This is her?! [15:32] Narrator**     Winding a little backwards in time... [15:37] Mia (Young)     A boy admiring flowers... [15:39] Mia (Young)     If he created a new variety of wheat, [15:42] Mia (Young)     that must mean he's     well-versed in growing plants. [15:44] Mia (Young)     Flower equals plant! SIGN    Plant SIGN    Cyril [15:46] Mia (Young)     That boy is him! Cyril Rudolvon! [15:50] Mia (Young)     That should score me some points. [15:54] Outland Count Rudolvon     I thank Your Highness again for the favor     you have shown my daughter at the academy. [16:00] Mia (Young)     Truly, I didn't do much. [16:03] Outland Count Rudolvon     And with the incident in the     Forest of Stillness, as well... [16:07] Mia (Young)     I have a more important matter     to discuss, Count Rudolvon. [16:09] Mia (Young)     I have come with a proposal for you. [16:14] Outland Count Rudolvon     Oh? A proposal, you say? [16:16] Mia (Young)     I hear your son, Cyril,     is a very sagacious boy. [16:22] Outland Count Rudolvon     Are you perhaps saying you     can put in a good word [16:27] Outland Count Rudolvon     to allow Cyril to attend Saint Noel Academy? [16:29] Mia (Young)     No. To deliberately allow the empire's     great talent to drain to other nations... [16:34] Mia (Young)     I mustn't commit such folly. [16:38] Outland Count Rudolvon     Then, what do you propose? [16:40] Mia (Young)     Perhaps you've heard that Viscount Berman     is establishing Princess Town? [16:45] Outland Count Rudolvon     Oh. Yes. [16:47] Mia (Young)     I am of a mind to build     a school in that town. [16:51] Outland Count Rudolvon     A school, Your Highness? [16:53] Mia (Young)     Yes. What if the empire also     had an academy like Saint Noel? [16:58] Mia (Young)     Wouldn't that be wonderful? [17:02] Mia (Young)     What do you think? [17:03] Mia (Young)     Would you be interested in having Cyril     be the very first student at my school? [17:09] Cyril     Me? [17:11] Outland Count Rudolvon     That would be close enough     to attend from here. [17:14] Outland Count Rudolvon     And if it's state-run, then the     tuition should be affordable. [17:17] Outland Count Rudolvon     It's the perfect thing for House Rudolvon,     given our financial difficulties. [17:23] Outland Count Rudolvon     You honor us beyond our station     to show us such consideration. [17:27] Outland Count Rudolvon     If there is anything we can     do to thank you, just say the word. [17:31] Mia (Young)     In that case, I would like     your stores of wheat. [17:36] Outland Count Rudolvon     What? Our... wheat? [17:39] Mia (Young)     Instead of selling it cheaply,      as you usually do, [17:41] Mia (Young)     I'd like you to store as much as possible. [17:45] Mia (Young)     Then, in the event of a famine— [17:47] Outland Count Rudolvon     Of course, by your command,     we'd supply it to the royal family. [17:52] Mia (Young)     That is not my request, Count Rudolvon. [17:56] Mia (Young)     If I did that, I'd just incur     the resentment of the populace. [18:00] Mia (Young)     I'd like the Rudolvon family to distribute     the wheat directly to the people. [18:06] Mia (Young)     And if I could have you use     my name when you do so... [18:09] Outland Count Rudolvon     Oh. You mean, we would have your     permission to use your name? [18:14] Mia (Young)     Indeed. By all means, I'd like you     to do it extensively under my name. [18:22] Outland Count Rudolvon     I am in awe of your graciousness. [18:24] Mia (Young)     Huh? [18:26] Outland Count Rudolvon     There have been many years with poor harvest. [18:28] Outland Count Rudolvon     Whenever it happened, the great houses     would show up and take our wheat. [18:33] Outland Count Rudolvon     And when I tried to distribute     it to the people for free, [18:36] Outland Count Rudolvon     they would always say, [18:38] Outland Count Rudolvon     "This is an act of rebellion     against the empire!" [18:41] Outland Count Rudolvon     Her Highness has spoken     in anticipation of that. [18:45] Outland Count Rudolvon     She's saying to carry it out under the     authority of the imperial princess! [18:48] Outland Count Rudolvon     Oh, what great wisdom!     What bountiful benevolence! [18:52] Mia (Young)     What?! [18:53] Mia (Young)     What's with this reaction? [18:55] Mia (Young)     I'm essentially telling him to do all the     hard work and then give me all the credit! [19:02] Narrator     Mia's heart was secretly     pounding in that moment. [19:06] Mia (Young)     Let me say this to avoid     any misunderstandings. [19:09] Mia (Young)     The school Cyril would attend [19:11] Mia (Young)     would not have the sort of extravagance     of the schools the great houses patronize. [19:16] Mia (Young)     It would accept students widely, including     from the neighboring Lulus and common folk. [19:22] Narrator     So it's not as if I'm deliberately     giving your son special treatment. [19:26] Narrator     That was the intention of     Mia's words. However... [19:29] Outland Count Rudolvon     I cannot express the depth of my     gratitude for your thoughtfulness. [19:34] Mia (Young)     What?! [19:36] Outland Count Rudolvon     She's going to arrange an environment [19:38] Outland Count Rudolvon     where Cyril can learn without worrying     about the children from the great houses. [19:43] Outland Count Rudolvon     And what's more, she's taken friendly     relations with the Lulus into account... [19:48] Mia (Young)     D-Do you think he's one of those? [19:50] Mia (Young)     You know, the type that enjoys     being bullied or made to feel pain? [19:56] Anne     What? [19:57] Cyril     Wow. Princess Mia's not only     beautiful but sagacious as well! [20:01] Mia (Young)     W-Well, not only did     I keep Cyril in my hands, [20:05] Mia (Young)     but the Rudolvons' grain     is now essentially mine. [20:10] Narrator     Everything turned out okay     in the end. Magnificently so. [20:16] Mia (Young)     That kind of thing makes a girl tired. [20:21] Mia (Young)     Now that I think about it,     I haven't been checking lately... [20:42] Mia (Young)     What... What's going on? [20:46] Mia (Young)     Why did my diary vanish? [20:48] Mia (Young)     How am I supposed to     avoid the guillotine without it?! [20:53] Mia (Young)     Wait. Hold on. [20:55] Mia (Young)     That's backwards. [20:56] Mia (Young)     As long as that diary exists, it's certain     that I'll be put to the guillotine, [21:01] Mia (Young)     and now that the diary     vanished, that means... [21:05] Mia (Young)     Maybe the guillotine future     has vanished as well! [21:09] Mia (Young)     I did it! [21:10] Mia (Young)     I finally did it! [21:12] Mia (Young)     I want to share this joy     with someone right away! [21:16] Mia (Young)     But the person I most want to     share it with is Prince Abel! [21:26] Man A (Jem)     It appears the empire is going to recover. [21:30] Man C     Sounds like that kid Ludwig in the     Gold Moon Ministry is fairly exceptional. [21:36] Man B     I really thought a food shortage     would take care of it. [21:39] Man A (Jem)     And I hear Princess Mia and     Prince Sion's relationship is excellent. [21:44] Man A (Jem)     We probably ought to consider the     efforts to divide them a failure. [21:48] Man B     The Wisdom of the Empire, huh.      What a vexing brat. [21:53] Man A (Jem)     No matter. It doesn't change what we must do. [21:57] Man A (Jem)     We'll put the plans against     the empire on hold. [22:01] Man A (Jem)     We're changing targets. SIGN    Illustration by: Kaoru Harugano