The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases Allen is banished from the Duchy of Westfeldt on account of his low level and lack of a god-given Gift, and all seems lost. But with his memories of a past life as a hero intact, Allen sees this twist of fate as a blessing—he can finally live his life as he pleases! That momentary peace is cut short when Allen saves his ex-fiancée, beginning a new saga for the banished former hero. Season 1 E1 - Cast Out 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.) [00:00] narrator     Heroes. [00:01] narrator     Those who lay waste to the unreasonable [00:04] narrator     and repaint tragedy in new hues. [00:07] narrator     However, an untimely end awaits every hero. [00:11] narrator     They are betrayed by someone they trust [00:14] narrator     or felled by an enemy's cunning trap. [00:16] narrator     They meet such fates     possessed of too much power. [00:20] narrator     People who fear their great strength     avoid and ostracize them, [00:24] narrator     while the hero flirts with death     over and over. [00:26] narrator     And yet, a certain hero     continued to save people... [00:30] narrator     at the cost of his own heart. [00:34] narrator     When at last the world was saved,     he prayed to the gods, [00:39] narrator     "The next time I am reborn..." [00:50] Bret     ...lan! Alan! [00:58] Bret     You're finally awake, you useless lump. [01:00] Bret     Father is asking for you. [01:02] Bret     Hurry up and get ready. [01:06] Bret     You're no better than garbage,     yet you live so very comfortably. [01:09] Bret     Honestly, Father is far too compassionate. [01:13] Bret     Has he any idea how much I've suffered     having an older brother like you? [01:17] Bret     Either way, it all ends today. [01:20] Bret     The time has finally come! [01:27] Craig     Alan, you were born into the ducal     House of Westfelt fifteen years ago. [01:33] Craig     In all that time, your level has not     increased. You remain level 1. [01:37] Craig     All of your stat values are ordinary. [01:39] Craig     And worst of all, at the blessing     ceremony held the other day, [01:43] Craig     you were granted no gift whatsoever. [01:47] Craig     Every child in this world receives a gift      from the gods as a sign of their favor. [01:53] Craig     To be denied one is utterly unprecedented. [01:56] Craig     Even a fool like you     must understand, do you not? [02:01] Alan     I do. [02:03] Craig     As the heir to the Westfelt family,     you are more than a disappointment. [02:08] Craig     You are a failure who sullies our     family name and brings shame upon it. [02:12] Craig     As such, from today,     starting this very moment, [02:16] Craig     the ducal House of Westfelt... [02:20] Craig     casts you out! SIGN    Episode 1     Cast Out SIGN    Episode 1     Cast Out [02:33] Alan     And with that, I'm officially free. [02:35] Alan     I never dreamed I'd be reincarnated     as the son of such an awful duke. [02:41] Alan     But now I can finally go find my way, can't I? [02:46] Alan     I'll search out the peace I wanted     so badly in my previous life. [02:55] Alan     I'll head for the borderlands on the     eastern edge of the Westfelt territory. [03:01] Alan     I have no idea what it's like, [03:04] Alan     but I'm sure no one will     meddle in my life there. [03:07] Alan     I won't get caught up in any trouble. [03:09] Alan     I can just live a nice, simple life. [03:14] Alan     And unlike my last one... [03:16] Alan     no one will be afraid of me. [03:26] Alan     Welp, I've walked quite a ways. [03:28] Alan     This oughta be a good place to... [03:34] Alan     That looks like a rather dire situation. [03:52] Béatrice     It's no use. [03:53] Béatrice     I keep cutting them down,     but they regenerate! [03:55] Béatrice     I've never heard of monsters like these. [03:58] Béatrice     At this rate, they'll get to Lise-sama! [04:00] Lise     Béatrice! [04:04] Béatrice     Please flee, Lise-sama! [04:07] Béatrice     I will hold these monsters at bay! [04:09] Lise     I can't run away and leave you behind! [04:12] Béatrice     You must survive and fulfill your duty! [04:15] Alan     The first princess of the     Kingdom of Adoastella, [04:19] Alan     Lise Adoastella... [04:23] Alan     What's she doing in a place like this? [04:28] (Flashback) noble A     Look, it's that failure     everyone is talking about. [04:32] (Flashback) noble B     I see. His face looks just as     cowardly as the rumors say. [04:35] (Flashback) noble A     Imagine that being the next heir     to a prominent ducal house of Adoastella. [04:40] (Flashback) noble B     I'm sure Duke Craig must be beside himself. [04:43] (Flashback) noble B     To lose his lady wife and be left with     that failure of a son as a reminder... [04:48] (Flashback) young Lise     Apologize! [04:54] (Flashback) young Lise     Alan-kun is... Alan-kun is     perfectly praiseworthy! [04:57] (Flashback) young Lise     He isn't a failure! [05:06] Alan     If possible, I wanted to avoid using my powers     from my last life in front of anyone. [05:25] Alan     But... [05:27] Alan     If someone who believed in     me is in trouble, then... [05:42] Lise     Death is closing in right before my eyes, [05:46] Lise     so why is he the only thing     filling my mind right now? [05:51] Lise     Alan-kun! [05:56] Alan     I must have imagined it. [05:58] Alan     It felt like someone called my name just now. [06:10] Lise     Alan-kun? [06:14] Lise     Why are you here? [06:19] Alan     We can discuss the details later! [06:25] Alan     Code Akashic, Divine Eyes! [06:30] Alan     Sorcerous life-forms. Clay wolves. [06:33] Alan     As I thought, they appear to have cores. [06:35] Alan     So if I break those, we'll be done here. [06:38] Alan     World End, A Hundred Flowers Bloom! SIGN    A SIGN    A Hundred SIGN    A Hundred Flowers SIGN    A Hundred Flowers Bloom [06:59] Lise     Incredible. [07:02] Lise     Béatrice! Béatrice, please hold on! [07:06] Béatrice     I'm so sorry, Lise-sama... [07:10] Béatrice     that I should fall in a place like this... [07:16] Lise     Don't say that! [07:19] Béatrice     I am in your debt, Alan-dono. [07:23] Alan     Béatrice-san, right? It's been a while. [07:25] Alan     Wait a moment. I'll heal your wounds for you. [07:28] Béatrice     What are you talking about? [07:31] Alan     Parallel Paradox, [07:32] Alan     Magic: Healing Light. [07:40] Béatrice     I don't believe it! [07:41] Béatrice     Such wounds, gone without a trace? [07:44] Lise     Even your armor has been restored. [07:46] Lise     Alan, what is that power? [07:49] Alan     Er, how should I put this...? [07:52] Alan     It's not like I can just tell them,     "It's a power I inherited from my last life!" [07:57] Béatrice     Could it be a gift of a rank     the church is unaware of? [08:02] Lise     Yes, in that case,     this would all make sense. [08:04] Alan     Huh? O-Oh, yeah! [08:06] Alan     That's about the size of it. [08:09] Alan     Be that as it may, you're the first princess. [08:12] Alan     What are you doing out in the borderlands? [08:17] Lise     The other day, I received     a divine revelation. [08:20] Alan     A revelation? [08:21] Alan     Oh, like a prophecy from the gods      that uses a person's gift, right? [08:26] Lise     In truth, we weren't imparted      any precise information. [08:31] Lise     But if we heed their words,     we can prevent misfortune. [08:35] Béatrice     We were guided by the revelation     toward Kloom Village in the borderlands, [08:40] Béatrice     but we suddenly found ourselves under attack. [08:42] Béatrice     If not for you, I don't know     what would have become of us. [08:46] Alan     I didn't do anything much. [08:47] Lise     Now, why are you here, Alan-kun? [08:51] Alan     Well... we shouldn't sit around     talking in a place like this. [08:54] Alan     Why don't we continue this in the wagon? [08:56] Lise     What? But the wagon is broken. [08:59] Alan     Parallel Paradox, Magic: Healing Light. [09:12] Lise     You were cast out?! [09:14] Lise     How could the Westfelt family     treat you so cruelly? [09:18] Alan     Well, now I'm traveling     to the borderlands like you two. [09:23] Alan     But are you sure? [09:25] Lise     About what? [09:26] Alan     I mean, the power I used just now would be     extremely useful to the kingdom, wouldn't it? [09:32] Alan     Are you sure about letting someone     like me wander free? [09:35] Béatrice     It's true that if we think     of the kingdom's best interests, [09:38] Béatrice     we should probably return you     to the House of Westfelt. [09:42] Lise     No. I will put my friend before the kingdom. [09:46] Lise     Although I'm sure that makes      me unfit as royalty. [09:50] Lise     Even so, a country surviving     at the expense of someone's life... [09:54] Lise     I think that's wrong. [09:56] Alan     Lise... [09:59] Alan     Thank you. [10:00] Lise     You're quite welcome. SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES [10:09] Béatrice     This village is awfully quiet. [10:12] Béatrice     Doesn't anyone live here? [10:14] Lise     You don't suppose it's been attacked by     monsters and fallen into ruin, do you? [10:17] Alan     I don't think so. [10:19] Lise     What? [10:20] Alan     I don't sense the presence of monsters     anywhere in the surrounding area. [10:25] Béatrice     Come to think of it,      ever since you joined us on the way here, [10:29] Béatrice     we haven't been attacked by monsters once. [10:32] Lise     Perhaps they've all been     subdued by adventurers? [10:35] Alan     Or they're afraid of something     and avoiding the village. [10:40] Lise     Oh! Alan-kun, there are some     villagers over there. [10:46] Béatrice     I see. So the villagers were      all gathered here. [10:50] Lise     I wonder what's going on. [10:52] village chief     Get out! [10:56] village chief     I have nothing more to say to you! [11:00] Akira     Ow, ow, ow... [11:02] Akira     Come on. What am I supposed to do here? [11:08] Lise     You must be the light that was spoken of... [11:11] Lise     Akira-san! [11:15] Akira     And you're... Who are you, again? [11:19] Lise     Lise! Lise Adoastella! [11:23] Lise     When you came to the royal capital, [11:25] Lise     I showed you around the palace     and shared meals with you! [11:28] Akira     Sorry, sorry. I'm just really bad      at remembering names. [11:32] Lise     It sounded to me like you'd forgotten     my existence along with my name! [11:38] Alan     So, it seems you two know each other. [11:40] Alan     But what's this "light"     you were talking about? [11:45] Béatrice     Alan-dono, have you heard     of a gift called Braver? [11:49] Alan     Braver? [11:50] Béatrice     It's a special gift bestowed upon     but one person in a generation. [11:54] Béatrice     It grants the power of a thousand warriors.     It's the strongest gift. [11:57] Béatrice     The bearer is, in other words, a hero. [12:00] Lise     This is Akira Kazaragi.     She's the current hero. [12:04] Béatrice     And Lise-sama's revelation      this time proclaimed, [12:07] Béatrice     "Become a guide for the light     and clear away the darkness." [12:10] Alan     Which basically means     you need to save the hero, right? [12:18] Akira     I'm starving. [12:22] Alan     Hunting down a dragon? [12:24] Akira     I'm just traveling, wandering     around wherever, you know? [12:30] Akira     But while passing close to this village, [12:33] Akira     I happened to run into a kid. [12:36] Akira     She said she was nearly given to the dragon     who'd settled in the mountains as a sacrifice. [12:41] Akira     Apparently, she'd run away. [12:43] Akira     So I came to get the details      from the village chief. [12:46] Akira     As you saw, he didn't want to talk     and told me to keep out of it. [12:53] Lise     Then the villagers were threatened by the     dragon and forced to offer a sacrifice? [12:57] Alan     No, I don't think that's it. [12:59] Lise     What? [13:00] Béatrice     You can't mean... [13:01] Alan     I think that this village means     to offer a sacrifice to the dragon [13:04] Alan     in order to receive its protection. [13:07] Alan     For a small village like this, monster     attacks are a matter of life and death. [13:12] Béatrice     That's why there's an unnatural lack     of monsters in the area! [13:17] Alan     The monsters are scared of the dragon,     so they don't come near. [13:20] Akira     Based on the chief's reaction just now,      that would check out. [13:24] Akira     Well, guardian dragons and sacrifices are     things you hear about a lot, right? [13:29] Lise     Akira-san, where is the child who     was offered up as a sacrifice? [13:34] Akira     I've got her hiding in a cave nearby     until things are sorted out. [13:37] Akira     If I'd brought her here, who knows     what the villagers might have done? [13:41] Akira     Now then... [13:43] Akira     We've filled our bellies, [13:45] Akira     and there's nothing left to do in this town. [13:47] Akira     I guess I'll go defeat the dragon. [13:49] Akira     If you want to tag along, suit yourselves. [13:53] Alan     There's one thing I'd like to ask. [13:55] Alan     The people of this village might not     want to be freed from the dragon. [14:00] Alan     You'd go defeat it in spite of that? [14:04] Akira     That kid wanted me to save her. [14:08] Akira     So I will. [14:09] Akira     That's all. [14:12] Lise     I'll go with her. [14:15] Lise     Since I received a revelation... No. [14:18] Lise     I'm going because I want to. [14:20] Lise     I promise I won't be a hindrance. [14:22] Béatrice     You heard her. We'll be joining     Akira-dono in defeating the dragon. [14:28] Béatrice     Thank you for accompanying us this far. [14:30] Alan     No, I'm going too. [14:32] Lise     But what about your own journey, Alan-kun? [14:34] Alan     Running off to enjoy peace and quiet      while my friends are in danger? [14:39] Alan     I'm not that shameless, you know? [14:42] Lise     Alan-kun... [14:47] Lise     So this is the mountain     where the dragon lives... [14:50] Akira     Okay, let's have a strategy meeting. [14:53] Akira     I'll head for the peak on the     mountain road in the front. [14:56] Akira     The rest of you will use a side road      to circle around the back. [14:59] Akira     We'll pincer the dragon. [15:01] Lise     You'll take the front alone, Akira-san? [15:04] Akira     What? Don't think I can win? [15:06] Lise     No, that isn't what I meant! [15:09] Alan     Wouldn't it be better     for me to take the front? [15:12] Akira     No. I refuse. [15:13] Alan     Huh? [15:14] Akira     I mean, if I leave that to you, [15:16] Akira     I get the feeling you'd      clean house all by yourself. [15:19] Alan     I think you're overestimating me. [15:21] Akira     No. I can tell. [15:24] Akira     You're not ordinary, are you? [15:30] Akira     I'd like to try sparring with you,     but defeating the dragon comes first. [15:35] Akira     Once we've taken care of that,      go a round or two with me. [15:38] Alan     All right. [15:39] Akira     Then I'll go on ahead! [15:42] Akira     Hurry up and get to the top. [15:43] Akira     If you don't, I'll crush     the thing all on my own. [15:48] Béatrice     Given her enthusiasm, she really seems     like she might defeat it on her own. [15:52] Alan     Well, shall we get going too? [15:54] Lise     Yes. [16:01] Alan     Are you all right? [16:02] Lise     Thank you, Alan-kun! [16:04] Lise     But I'm fine! [16:05] Lise     Despite appearances, I have something     of an interest in self-defense. [16:09] Alan     Just don't push yourself. [16:10] Lise     I won't! [16:11] Béatrice     This may be the borderlands, but still, [16:14] Béatrice     for the Westfelts who pride themselves     on their military strength, [16:18] Béatrice     to not have noticed a dragon is just... [16:21] Lise     They've always been aggressive     about getting rid of monsters. [16:26] Alan     I think they probably do know. [16:28] Lise; Béatrice     What? [16:30] Alan     This area may be remote, [16:33] Alan     but for a dragon that     can fly through the skies... [16:36] Alan     the Westfelts are practically     right in front of it. [16:39] Alan     They would never let      such a dangerous situation stand. [16:43] Lise     Then, if they know, why simply let it be? [16:46] Alan     I suspect my former family     and this dragon are connected. [16:51] Alan     Kloom Village was probably built     for the purpose of offering up a sacrifice. [16:56] Béatrice     The House of Westfelt is borrowing      the power of a dragon [16:59] Béatrice     to maintain peace in the borderlands. [17:02] Béatrice     Is that what you're saying? [17:03] Alan     It's just a guess based on the situation. [17:06] Alan     The actual terms of the     agreement are likely... [17:18] Akira     Attacking so suddenly... [17:20] Akira     At least let me introduce myself. [17:25] Akira     Strike, Lightning Sovereign! [17:37] Red Dragon King     What's wrong, little human? [17:39] Red Dragon King     Have you come here to play? [17:42] Akira     That's some arrogant     condescension right there. [17:45] Akira     Fine. If that's how you want to roll,      I won't hold back either. [17:49] Akira     First, I'll drag you down from there! [17:52] Red Dragon King     Are you sure? [17:54] Red Dragon King     That one will get caught in the fight. [18:01] Sara     Hero, please save me... [18:05] Akira     You dirty little... [18:07] Akira     What's the meaning of this?! [18:10] Red Dragon King     You still don't understand? [18:12] Red Dragon King     It's obvious, isn't it?     I let her go on purpose. [18:16] Akira     You what? [18:17] Red Dragon King     For what reason do you     suppose I desire sacrifices? [18:21] Red Dragon King     It isn't that I wish to devour humans. [18:24] Red Dragon King     I simply want to see your     faces steeped in despair. [18:28] Red Dragon King     I am long-lived, and this serves     as the perfect way to kill time. [18:34] Red Dragon King     I watched from here to see what might     happen if I let a sacrifice escape. [18:40] Red Dragon King     I never imagined that it would lead     to such delightful entertainment. [18:43] Red Dragon King     You vowing to defeat me like that...     I nearly split my sides laughing. [18:48] Akira     This piece of trash... [18:55] Akira     Braver, Azure Lightning of Destruction... [18:58] Akira     Final Strike! [19:05] Akira     Repent in the world beyond,     you piece of garbage! [19:10] Red Dragon King     Well? [19:13] Red Dragon King     I took the hit. Don't tell me     that was you being serious. [19:17] Akira     Impossible... [19:22] Red Dragon King     You aren't all bluster, are you? [19:24] Red Dragon King     Calling yourself a hero with     those sword skills is laughable. [19:28] Akira     I knew there was a difference     in our strength, [19:30] Akira     but not this great. [19:34] Red Dragon King     You didn't do much to relieve my boredom, [19:37] Red Dragon King     but that's enough now. [19:41] Akira     I can't even lift a finger. [19:44] Red Dragon King     Die. [19:53] Alan     I wasn't waiting for the right      moment or anything. [19:57] Akira     You... [19:59] Alan     But I guess it plays out the same either way. [20:02] Béatrice     Akira-dono! [20:03] Lise     Akira! [20:05] Lise     Please, hold on! [20:07] Alan     Now, you were saying some     pretty arrogant things. [20:10] Alan     But of course, you aren't all bluster,      aren't you? [20:16] Alan     Sorry, Lise. Take care of Akira for me. [20:19] Alan     Béatrice-san, you take the girl. [20:20] Lise     I will! [20:21] Béatrice     Understood! [20:22] Alan     World End... [20:24] Alan     Killing Fiend's Longsword! [20:32] Red Dragon King     How?! [20:33] Red Dragon King     How are you able to wound me? [20:36] Red Dragon King     And with a dull blade like that? [20:38] Alan     Now that's just rude. [20:40] Alan     I mean, it isn't a famous named sword, [20:42] Alan     but I'm rather fond of it. [20:45] Red Dragon King     It has been said that I am     the closest thing to a god. [20:48] Red Dragon King     I am the Red Dragon King! [20:50] Red Dragon King     And you, a mere human, have wounded me? [20:56] Alan     It's true that this dragon is strong,     with power that sets it apart. [20:59] Alan     But thanks to Akira, I was able to     gather solid information on the dragon. [21:04] Alan     World End should take it down,     no problem. [21:07] Alan     Akira risked her life to buy     us time. For her sake too... [21:10] Alan     I won't be beaten here! [21:27] Red Dragon King     Go ahead and try it! If you don't mind     dragging them into the fight, that is! [21:31] Alan     You like to play dirty, don't you? [21:35] Red Dragon King     You should be honored. [21:36] Red Dragon King     I have acknowledged you as my enemy! [21:39] Red Dragon King     I won't hesitate to use any means necessary! [21:45] Lise     Alan-kun! [21:51] Alan     Ever since I became someone     people call a failure, [21:54] Alan     I haven't been able to face it. [21:57] Alan     The way she's looking at me...     Things are different this life. [22:04] Red Dragon King     You'd still come for me? [22:06] Red Dragon King     Then all of you can die together! [22:10] Alan     World End, [22:12] Alan     Ultimate Skill... [22:14] Alan     Flash! [22:27] Red Dragon King     It can't be. This isn't... [22:30] Red Dragon King     They didn't tell me anything about... [22:49] Lise     Alan-kun! [22:55] Alan     I think I'm tired after that. [23:01] Akira     Huh? [23:03] Akira     What happened with the dragon? [23:10] Alan     On the princess's rescue mission,     I helped the hero defeat a dragon. [23:14] Alan     This is far from the peaceful     life I was after, [23:17] Alan     but if someone who believes     in me is in trouble, then... [23:21] Lise     Alan-kun. [23:31] Alan     Then it might be all right     to take a little detour. [23:35] Alan     That's what I think. SIGN    The Master Blacksmith of the Sacred Sword [23:45] Lise     Next time: "The Master Blacksmith     of the Sacred Sword." E2 - The Master Blacksmith of the Sacred Sword 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.) [00:05] Lise     Good morning. [00:07] Alan     Sorry. I only meant     to rest for a little while. [00:11] Lise     Please, don't let it bother you. [00:13] Lise     That battle with the dragon     must have left you tired, Alan. [00:19] Alan     What about the others? [00:21] Lise     Just over there. [00:26] Alan     They seem full of energy. [00:28] Lise     Alan... [00:31] Lise     Um, it's about, well, you know. [00:48] Alan     Among the homes of the needy, there travels     a woman who can heal any wound or illness, [00:53] Alan     a miraculous saintess. [00:56] Alan     I'd heard rumors, but I never     imagined they were about you, Lise. [01:00] Lise     I'm sorry I never told you. [01:04] Alan     Don't beat yourself up over it. [01:06] Lise     But... [01:07] Alan     Whether you're a princess or a saintess, [01:10] Alan     to me, you'll always be you, Lise. [01:13] Lise     Alan... [01:17] Akira     Hey, Alan! [01:19] Akira     Come spar with me! [01:22] Alan     Well, duty calls. [01:24] Akira     Hurry up and get over here! [01:25] Béatrice     I would also ask for a round of instruction! [01:27] Alan     Yes, I'm coming! SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES SIGN    Episode 2     The Master Blacksmith of the Sacred Sword SIGN    Episode 2     The Master Blacksmith of the Sacred Sword [03:01] Akira     Well, I'll see you around sometime. [03:04] Alan     You could ride with us     to the nearest village. [03:07] Akira     I'm not good with wagons and stuff. [03:10] Akira     Walking wherever my mood takes     me suits me much better. [03:16] Lise     Akira, are you certain     you want to look after her? [03:20] Akira     She's gotten so attached to me. [03:22] Akira     I'll take her with me as I     continue on my journey. [03:25] Akira     She says she doesn't have any family, [03:28] Akira     and it's not like I can send     her back to that village. [03:32] Lise     That's true. [03:34] Lise     Isn't that wonderful? [03:35] Sara     Yes! [03:38] Akira     I'm sorry about your sword, Alan. [03:41] Alan     It's not your fault it broke, Akira. [03:43] Akira     No... [03:45] Akira     But that dragon was a foe     I was meant to defeat, [03:48] Akira     and all I did was rely on you for everything. [03:51] Akira     I'm really not fit to be a hero, am I? [03:55] Akira     This divine sword, too... [03:57] Akira     Maybe someone like you should be     the one carrying it. [04:01] Alan     I was only able to defeat the dragon     because you fought it first. [04:05] Akira     Alan... [04:07] Alan     Besides, the only hero that exists     for this girl is you, Akira. [04:14] Akira     Come on! We're going! [04:19] Akira     Quit dawdling! [04:23] Sara     Wait for me! [04:27] Lise     Take care of yourselves! [04:29] Béatrice     They seem good for each other. [04:31] Lise     Don't they? [04:36] Craig     I see. [04:38] Craig     So the Red Dragon King was struck down. [04:40] Horace     Yes. [04:41] Craig     Lure the hero in... [04:43] Craig     and dispose of her. That was the plan. [04:45] Craig     For her to best him instead... [04:48] Craig     Did we overestimate the dragon? Or... [04:53] Horace     It appears the saintess lent a hand. [04:59] Craig     So we mustn't scorn the     saintess's power. Is that it? [05:02] Bret     Blast it! [05:04] Bret     How could this be? [05:06] Bret     If only the clay wolves had killed them! [05:10] Bret     Next time, we'll send a huge pack [05:12] Bret     and ensure their complete obliteration! [05:15] Craig     Calm yourself, Bret. [05:18] Craig     There's the issue of materials. [05:20] Craig     With the Red Dragon King felled, [05:23] Craig     we cannot afford to waste     sorcerous life-forms. [05:25] Bret     But Father, at this rate, we're simply     allowing the hero and saintess to escape! [05:30] Craig     What do you mean? [05:32] Craig     As long as they remain     within the borderlands, we'll have [05:35] Craig     any number of opportunities     to consign them to oblivion. [05:37] Craig     More importantly... [05:39] Craig     Have you discovered     the whereabouts of that elf? [05:42] Horace     There's no need to rush me. [05:44] Horace     I'll send you the elf's head soon enough. [05:47] Horace     Now, if you'll excuse me... [05:51] Craig     We'll entomb those infuriating     puppets of the divine... [05:55] Craig     and have our revenge on both     this kingdom and the gods. [06:00] Alan     You're friends with a smith, Lise? [06:02] Lise     She lives in a village not far     from here called Granholm. [06:07] Lise     I was thinking perhaps she     could make a new sword for you. [06:11] Alan     I didn't know there were towns     out in the borderlands. [06:14] Béatrice     The smith is a peculiar elf,     but her skills are sound. [06:18] Lise     I just... really want     to apologize to you, Alan. [06:22] Alan     Apologize? [06:23] Lise     My revelation is the reason     you got caught up in everything. [06:27] Lise     Of course, we'll only do this     if it's okay with you, Alan. [06:32] Alan     In that case, I'd appreciate it. [06:34] Lise     Leave everything to me! [06:35] Alan     But Lise, don't you need     to go back to the capital? [06:39] Alan     You are the princess, after all. [06:42] Lise     Béatrice is here with me, [06:45] Lise     and I've already contacted Father.     There's no issue whatsoever. [06:48] Alan     That's good, then. [06:56] Béatrice     Lady Lise, I'll start a fire.     Please wait a moment. [07:00] Alan     Parallel Paradox: Create Fire! [07:05] Lise     Wow, incredible! [07:09] Béatrice     Wh-Wh-Wha—? [07:21] Lise     I-I-I'm so sorry! [07:23] Alan     It's all right. [07:26] Béatrice     Since you're engaged to each other, [07:28] Béatrice     surely it's fine to lay your head in his lap. [07:34] Lise     H-He's my former fiancé! [07:36] Béatrice     Ah, yes, that's right. [07:39] Alan     You can go ahead and fall asleep     like that. I don't mind at all. [07:43] Lise     Well, I do mind! [07:59] Alan     Passing the time like this... [08:01] Alan     I don't think I've done it     since reincarnating into this world. [08:06] Alan     We first met on a beautiful     moonlit night like this, didn't we? [08:15] (Flashback) 5 year old Lise     The moon is lovely, isn't it? [08:18] (Flashback) 5 year old Alan     Who are you? [08:20] (Flashback) 5 year old Lise     I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself.     I'm Lise Adoastella. [08:26] (Flashback) 5 year old Lise     Um, I'm looking forward     to getting to know you, Lord Alan. [08:30] (Flashback) 5 year old Alan     Getting to know me? [08:31] (Flashback) 5 year old Lise     W-Well, um... [08:33] (Flashback) 5 year old Lise     Lord Alan, you and I are... [08:36] (Flashback) 5 year old Lise     betrothed. [08:39] (Flashback) 5 year old Lise     That's what I've been told. [08:41] (Flashback) 5 year old Alan     What? [08:47] Alan     The peaceful life I've so longed for... [08:50] Alan     Maybe it's something like this. [08:55] Lise     Welcome to Granholm. [08:58] Alan     It's so lively here that I'd never     guess it was in the borderlands. [09:02] Béatrice     Adventurers and wanderers     with particular circumstances... [09:06] Béatrice     Such folk gather here precisely     because it's in the borderlands. [09:11] Alan     I see. [09:18] Alan     So, Lise, this is... [09:21] Alan     where your smith friend lives? [09:24] Lise     I'm positive she'll forge     the perfect sword for you, Alan! [09:30] Béatrice     This is strange. [09:32] Béatrice     Normally, you'd hear the ringing of a sword     being struck even out here. [09:36] Lise     Perhaps she's gone somewhere? [09:38] Béatrice     That woman? Whose only interest     is in forging swords? [09:43] Alan     Hey, Lise? [09:45] Alan     The door doesn't seem to be locked. [09:52] Lise     Noelle? [09:53] Lise     Are you here? Noelle? [09:59] Alan     These are all finely crafted pieces. [10:02] Alan     They're far better than my sword. [10:07] Alan     Lise, are you all right? [10:09] Lise     Noelle is... [10:11] Lise     Noelle has... [10:14] Lise     Noelle... [10:18] Alan     Keep your spirits up. [10:20] Béatrice     Lady Lise, have you forgotten? [10:22] Béatrice     This is normal for her. [10:28] Alan     She's sleeping? SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES [10:36] Alan     So every time she collapses     from exhaustion, you heal her, Lise? [10:43] Lise     Yes. It's been a while, so I was taken aback. [10:47] Béatrice     Once Mistress Noelle begins forging a sword,     she doesn't eat, drink, or sleep. [10:52] Béatrice     Most of the time, she doesn't stop at all. [10:56] Lise     I've told her to take care of herself. [10:59] Lise     I've told her so many times, and yet... [11:04] Noelle     I slept great. [11:08] Noelle     What's this? [11:09] Noelle     Lise and Béatrice? It's been a while. [11:12] Noelle     Who is he? [11:14] Lise     Oh, um... [11:16] Béatrice     He's serving as Lady Lise's guard     with me. This is Master Alan. [11:21] Alan     Nice to meet you. [11:23] Noelle     I see. [11:25] Noelle     You want me to forge     a sword for him, right? [11:27] Lise     Yes! You really are quick     to grasp a situation, Noelle. [11:30] Noelle     I can't do it. [11:31] Lise     What? Why not? [11:34] Noelle     I've got orders piled up right now.     I'm insanely busy. [11:38] Alan     She's your friend? [11:39] Lise     H-Honest! At least...     that's how I think of us, anyway. [11:46] Noelle     Lise and I are friends,      but that has nothing to do with this. [11:50] Béatrice     If you haven't got the time, then so be it. [11:52] Noelle     Besides... [11:53] Noelle     he already has a sword. [11:55] Alan     No, this one is broken. [11:58] Noelle     What? You broke it? [12:00] Noelle     Someone with lackluster skills     carrying one of my blades would be... [12:11] Noelle     This sword was used to its absolute limit. [12:14] Noelle     It's completely dead. [12:17] Noelle     How could anyone even manage this? [12:20] Noelle     I've changed my mind. [12:21] Noelle     I'll forge him a sword. [12:22] Lise     Really? [12:24] Noelle     Before that, let me ask one thing. [12:27] Noelle     Do you have any interest in a blade     that surpasses a divine sword? [12:30] Alan     Surpasses a divine sword...? [12:35] Béatrice     A sword only a hero could wield. [12:37] Béatrice     A sword which exists for the hero. [12:40] Béatrice     You mean a sword to transcend even that? [12:42] Noelle     That's right. [12:44] Noelle     A piece whose value far exceeds     that of any sword here. [12:48] Noelle     No matter how outstanding a smith may be, [12:50] Noelle     they can't make their best sword without     knowing who will be wielding it. [12:55] Noelle     They require a worthy bearer. [12:59] Noelle     Until now, I haven't been able to find one, [13:01] Noelle     but at long last, you're here. [13:03] Lise     Noelle... [13:04] Lise     The events of that day are truly still... [13:07] Noelle     Lise. [13:08] Lise     I'm sorry. [13:10] Noelle     Now, what do you say? [13:13] Alan     Well, after hearing all that,     I've got no reason to refuse. [13:17] Noelle     All right! With that settled,     I'll get to work right away! [13:21] Alan; Lise; Béatrice     What? [13:23] Lise     What? Wait! [13:30] Noelle     Vanessa... [13:44] Noelle     No matter what... [13:46] Noelle     I have to forge a blade that     surpasses a divine sword. [13:54] Lise     I hope she doesn't do anything reckless. [13:57] Alan     Lise? [13:58] Lise     Oh, it's nothing. [14:00] Béatrice     While working on a sword, she wouldn't     converse with us even if we stayed to visit. [14:05] Alan     Shall we look for somewhere to lodge? [14:07] Alan     We'll probably be staying     in this village for a while. [14:13] Mylène     This must be reported. [14:16] Horace     Really? The fact that the saintess is     here too is quite convenient for us. [14:21] Horace     But something concerns me. [14:25] Horace     According to Westfelt's information, [14:27] Horace     the saintess's personal guard should be      a lone female knight. [14:32] Mylène     Did she hire him in town? [14:34] Horace     Who could he be? [14:37] Horace     I suppose we should investigate a little. [14:42] Alan     Now... what should I be doing? [14:45] Béatrice     Why don't you simply relax     and spend your time as you like? [14:48] Béatrice     That's what you've always     wished for, isn't it? [14:51] Alan     That's true. [14:53] Lise     Since you have the time, what about going     to have a look at the adventurers guild? [14:58] Béatrice     The materials we obtained from that dragon     can likely be traded for a large sum. [15:02] Alan     You're right. [15:04] Alan     Since being cast out of my family,     I've had basically no money. [15:09] Alan     What will you and Lise do? [15:12] Lise     Béatrice and I will wander around     town and do some sightseeing. [15:16] Alan     I see. Well, I'll see you later, then. [15:20] Lise     Come back safely! [15:25] Béatrice     Are you certain about this? [15:27] Béatrice     You and I are unlikely to be     able to handle this on our own. [15:31] Lise     I know. [15:32] Lise     But I don't want to involve Alan      any more than he already has been. [15:41] Nadia     Come right in! [15:43] Nadia     Welcome to the adventurers guild. [15:45] Alan     I'd like to exchange this for money. [15:47] Nadia     I'll appraise it if you'll wait just a... [15:50] Nadia     Th-This is a dragon scale! [15:53] Nadia     What a precious item!     And you've got a whole bag full of them? [15:56] Alan     I'm afraid I have no use for them. [15:58] Nadia     B-Branch Manager! [15:59] Nadia     Th-This is tremendous! [16:00] Alan     Wait! [16:01] Nadia     Take a look at this! [16:03] Alan     Sounds like this is turning into a big deal. [16:06] Horace     Excuse me. [16:09] Horace     Do you have a moment? [16:12] Horace     Regarding that dragon... [16:14] Horace     Could I ask you to tell me      all about it in detail? [16:17] Alan     I wouldn't mind, but... [16:19] Horace     My. [16:22] Horace     Pardon the belated introductions. I'm Horace. [16:26] Horace     And this is Mylène. [16:28] Alan     An Amazoness? [16:30] Horace     They're somewhat unusual in this kingdom. [16:34] Horace     Despite how we may look, we simply     can't get enough of adventure stories. [16:40] Horace     We're traveling around     listening to adventurers. [16:44] Alan     Really? [16:46] Horace     Did you obtain those dragon     scales all on your own? [16:50] Horace     Or did you have allies with you? [16:52] Alan     Well, there's no way I could've     defeated it by myself, is there? [16:55] Horace     By some chance, was the hero with you? [16:59] Alan     Your intuition is very good. [17:01] Horace     It must have been quite incredible to behold. [17:05] Nadia     Sorry to keep you waiting! [17:06] Nadia     We've finished the appraisal,     so we can begin the exchange now. [17:10] Horace     Well, if you'll excuse us... [17:13] Horace     Let's meet again. [17:17] Horace     I came to see the fellow     because I wanted to get his measure, [17:21] Horace     but I never expected him to be     a failure without so much as a gift. [17:24] Horace     It's astounding. [17:28] Mylène     Something about him bothers Mylène a little. [17:30] Horace     Come now. He's a completely trivial opponent. [17:40] Alan     Noelle, is the sword ready? [17:46] Alan     I knew it. [17:52] Noelle     Sorry to have kept you waiting. [17:54] Noelle     It's finished. [17:58] Noelle     It's the very best blade I'm     capable of forging right now. [18:08] Alan     Yeah. [18:12] Alan     You're not kidding.     This is an incredible sword. [18:17] Noelle     Let's go and test it... right now... [18:20] Lise     Noelle. [18:24] Lise     Let's go after you've recovered, shall we? [18:30] Alan     If this is just about ease of use, [18:32] Alan     I could have tested that on my own. [18:34] Noelle     I want to see you using it with my own eyes. [18:37] Noelle     It will probably need some     adjustments to suit you better. [18:40] Alan     You're very particular. [18:42] Noelle     Of course I am. [18:43] Alan     Say, Noelle, why are you a smith? [18:46] Noelle     Is it odd to see an elven smith? [18:48] Alan     Well, considering the special     traits bestowed by their gifts, [18:52] Alan     I'd say that more dwarves     are better cut out for the work. [18:58] Alan     Noelle? [19:00] Noelle     I was raised by a dwarf. [19:04] Noelle     I don't know where I was born      or who my parents are. [19:08] Noelle     I wound up someplace I'd never seen before. [19:10] (Flashback) Vanessa     Hang in there! [19:11] Noelle     I was just wandering with nowhere to go,      and the person who took me in... [19:15] Noelle     was Vanessa. [19:18] Noelle     She was awkward, unyielding, and obstinate. [19:21] Noelle     She didn't teach me a single     thing about forging swords, [19:25] Noelle     but to me, she's still my dear master. [19:29] Alan     I see. [19:30] Noelle     But my personal history hardly     matters here, does it?! [19:33] Noelle     Let's get a move on! [19:37] Alan     You're the one who started talking about it. [19:39] Horace     Well, well. What a coincidence. [19:42] Alan     Hey, we meet again. [19:44] Horace     Are you off to hunt monsters     at the request of the guild? [19:47] Alan     Something like that. [19:49] Horace     Well, when you return,     please tell us all about it. [19:55] Noelle     Hey, Alan! [19:57] Noelle     Hurry up and get over here! [19:59] Alan     I'm coming! [20:00] Horace     Well then, we'll be going. [20:06] Noelle     That person is... [20:09] Noelle     No, it couldn't be. [20:12] Horace     It doesn't appear he was      snooping around about us at all. [20:18] Mylène     What's his objective? [20:19] Horace     Shadow him. [20:21] Horace     If he stumbles upon it,     it will mean trouble for us. [20:34] Alan     I like it! [20:35] Noelle     Let me see it for a moment. [20:37] Alan     By all means. [20:42] Alan     Is that your gift, Noelle? [20:44] Noelle     Yes. [20:45] Noelle     A sword's strength, sharpness, [20:47] Noelle     and conditions imperceptible to the eye...     I can see all of it. [20:50] Noelle     The speed of the blade, its angle,     the positioning... [20:53] Noelle     He's wielding the sword flawlessly. [20:55] Noelle     You've used this perfectly,     leaving not a single scratch on it. [21:00] Noelle     As I thought. My eyes didn't deceive me. [21:06] Alan     I'm glad I didn't disappoint. [21:08] Noelle     Looks like I need to have you fight      some stronger monsters. [21:13] Noelle     Let's try going a little deeper in. [21:15] Alan     Noelle? [21:16] Alan     Hang on just a second! [21:22] Noelle     This is strange. [21:24] Noelle     Monsters normally come in droves here. [21:27] Noelle     Perhaps they all ran scared because of you. [21:31] Alan     No. It isn't me they're scared of. [21:33] Noelle     What? [21:34] Alan     I imagine... [21:35] Alan     it's that. [21:40] Noelle     Amazing. [21:49] (Flashback) Noelle; 3 years earlier     Run! [21:50] (Flashback) Noelle; 3 years earlier     Run! [21:53] (Flashback) Vanessa     Noelle! [21:54] (Flashback) Vanessa     You have to run! [21:59] Noelle     Alan. [22:01] Noelle     Use that sword... [22:03] Noelle     against... against that thing... [22:07] Noelle     and kill it! SIGN    Stubbornness and Determination [23:46] Lise     Next time: "Stubbornness and Determination." E3 - Stubbornness and Determination 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] (Flashback) young Noelle     Hey. [00:04] (Flashback) young Noelle     Hey! [00:08] (Flashback) young Noelle     Hey! [00:10] (Flashback) young Noelle     When are you gonna be done? [00:12] (Flashback) young Noelle     I'm hungry, you know? [00:14] (Flashback) young Noelle     I said, "Hey!" [00:17] (Flashback) young Noelle     Honestly. [00:25] (Flashback) young Noelle     I ate what we had in the house. [00:31] (Flashback) young Noelle     Look at all these tools. [00:33] (Flashback) young Noelle     How do you use all of them? [00:41] (Flashback) young Noelle     What's your problem? [00:50] (Flashback) young Noelle     It's so heavy! [00:57] (Flashback) young Noelle     Ow, ow, ow... [01:13] (Flashback) young Noelle     You've been banging on that sword forever. [01:15] (Flashback) young Noelle     What's so fun about that? [01:18] (Flashback) young Noelle     You collapse after going days     without drink or food... [01:20] (Flashback) young Noelle     I'm amazed you're still all right. [01:23] (Flashback) young Noelle     Are you stupid? [01:24] (Flashback) young Noelle     Stupid! Stupid! SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES SIGN    Episode 3     Stubbornness and Determination SIGN    Episode 3     Stubbornness and Determination [03:32] Noelle     Alan. [03:34] Noelle     Use that sword... [03:35] Noelle     against... against that thing... [03:39] Noelle     and kill it! [03:45] Alan     I have no reason to kill this monster. [03:48] Alan     It's not like it's attacked us. [03:50] Alan     It's simply sleeping here, in the forest,      away from human settlements. [03:54] Noelle     That's the thing that... my... [03:58] Alan     I don't know what your situation may be, [04:00] Alan     but I have no intention     of abetting your revenge. [04:07] Alan     I wouldn't do that. [04:10] Alan     It seems that this monster, Fenrir, [04:13] Alan     has a barrier up that will nullify     any attacks below a certain level. [04:17] Alan     Only the finest of top-class      weapons could break through it. [04:21] Alan     For example, a sacred sword. [04:24] Noelle     My blade is greater than a sacred sword! [04:26] Alan     No, that blade wouldn't leave     a single scratch on it. [04:30] Alan     You already know, don't you, Noelle? [04:33] Alan     You haven't yet made anything     that surpasses a sacred sword. [04:38] Alan     If you still want to try cutting     the beast down, I won't stop you. [04:53] Béatrice     Such a beast in these woods? [04:56] Béatrice     There truly are treacherous monsters     dwelling in the borderlands... [05:00] Lise     It was Fenrir? [05:03] Alan     I think someone brought it here. [05:05] Alan     It was like it was cloaked     by some kind of power. [05:08] Béatrice     Who would do that? And to what end? [05:11] Alan     I have something of a hunch, [05:14] Alan     but no concrete evidence yet. [05:16] Béatrice     In any case, it would be prudent     to err on the side of caution. [05:21] Alan     Oh, right. Lise, did you two     finish your business? [05:24] Alan     You didn't come here just     to have a sword made for me, did you? [05:30] Lise     I really can't hide anything from you, can I? [05:34] Lise     About three months ago, [05:36] Lise     the renowned General Cyril,     one of our strongest... [05:38] Lise     was assassinated. [05:41] Lise     The culprit's motives are unknown, [05:43] Lise     but they took his head when they escaped. [05:47] Lise     Various gifts were used      to investigate the scene, [05:50] Lise     but not a shred of evidence was left behind. [05:55] Alan     In other words... [05:56] Béatrice     As you've already surmised, [05:58] Béatrice     it's very likely a demon      perpetrated the crime. [06:00] Béatrice     After all, they use powers unknown to us. [06:04] Alan     But a demon assassinating a human? [06:07] Alan     You don't hear about that often. [06:08] Alan     Seems like they'd be completely     indifferent to political conflicts. [06:12] Béatrice     So, someone in the kingdom has     joined forces with demons... [06:16] Béatrice     and is making use of their powers. [06:19] Lise     We came to this town, where all sorts      of people gather, to look for clues. [06:26] Alan     Demons, huh? [06:28] Alan     I don't know who was responsible, [06:31] Alan     but I did meet someone suspicious. [06:33] Lise; Béatrice     What? [06:39] Mylène     How was this broken? [06:45] Mylène     What is that power? [06:47] Mylène     He's supposed to be a trivial opponent. [06:52] Mylène     But that... [06:55] Mylène     doesn't matter either. [07:02] Horace     How did it go? [07:04] Mylène     No issues to report. [07:05] Horace     We will make our move soon. [07:08] Horace     After all, no matter how long we stay in a     town like this, we won't find any fun here. [07:13] Horace     Go take the saintess's and elf's heads. [07:19] Horace     My, what's this? [07:20] Horace     Don't tell me that a hearty, battle-loving     Amazoness doesn't care to see blood. [07:28] Horace     All I want to hear right now is your assent. [07:35] Horace     Are we clear? [07:37] Mylène     Understood. [07:53] (Flashback) Alan     This sword isn't quite there. [07:55] (Flashback) Alan     But, depending on how it's refined, [07:58] (Flashback) Alan     I think it could become capable     of landing a blow on Fenrir. [08:02] (Flashback) Alan     After using it, I can sense     how it might improve. [08:06] (Flashback) Noelle     Tell me everything! [08:11] (Flashback) Alan     All right. [08:12] (Flashback) Alan     But make sure you don't do     anything reckless, all right? [08:18] Noelle     Not yet... [08:20] Noelle     I can still keep going! [08:25] Noelle     I have to do this. [08:28] Noelle     Her ideas... [08:39] Noelle     I'm nearly there, but... [08:45] (Flashback) young Noelle     Hurry up and run, Vanessa! [08:49] (Flashback) Horace     I understand you're a smith      of exceptional talent. [08:54] (Flashback) Horace     Alas, that's something of a problem for us. [08:58] (Flashback) Horace     We can't have an increase in keen blades     to rival sacred swords, you see. [09:13] (Flashback) young Noelle     Vanessa! [09:42] (Flashback) Horace     The hero, I presume? [09:44] (Flashback) Akira     Strike through, Divine Lightning! [09:51] (Flashback) Akira     Not a scratch, huh? [09:52] (Flashback) Akira     In that case... [10:03] (Flashback) Horace     I think we'll take this opportunity     to withdraw for now. [10:09] (Flashback) Akira     Curses. [10:16] (Flashback) Akira     Hey, we should probably     take care of those wounds. [10:21] (Flashback) young Noelle     Why? [10:23] (Flashback) young Noelle     Why could you strike it so easily? [10:27] (Flashback) young Noelle     Why wasn't her sword good enough? [10:32] (Flashback) young Noelle     That's... That's just... [10:37] Noelle     It felt irrational and unfair. [10:39] Noelle     Like someone had trampled     all over something precious. [10:42] Noelle     All her hard work... [10:44] Noelle     All the heart she'd     poured into that sword... [10:47] Noelle     That's why... [10:51] Noelle     Huh? [10:52] Noelle     I feel so light... [10:57] Noelle     Was it Lise? [11:02] Alan     Honestly. I told her not to be reckless. [11:11] Noelle     It's done! [11:33] Noelle     I'm sorry, Alan. [11:34] Noelle     I'm going to use your sword for a bit. SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES [12:09] Noelle     There's more where that came from. [12:11] Horace     Well, this is a surprise. [12:14] Horace     You've taken a blow from Fenrir     and you're still able to stand? [12:20] Horace     I've been looking for you, Noelle Leonhart. [12:24] Horace     I never imagined you'd be     here in the borderlands. [12:28] Noelle     You're going to kill me, aren't you? [12:30] Noelle     Like you killed Vanessa. [12:33] Horace     Vanessa? [12:34] Horace     I see! I thought you looked familiar. [12:38] Horace     You're the elf who was     with that dwarven smith. [12:42] Noelle     It's your fault that she... [12:45] Horace     For both master and apprentice     to be killed by Fenrir, [12:48] Horace     this must be something like fate. [13:02] Noelle     If I could just... land a single slash... [13:07] Horace     Before Fenrir eats you,     I'd like to ask you one thing. [13:13] Noelle     I have nothing to say to you. [13:16] Horace     Would you consider serving me? [13:19] Noelle     What? [13:19] Horace     I've heard you have a special power. [13:23] Horace     So it's a bit of a waste to let you     simply become a meal for Fenrir. [13:27] Noelle     A special power? [13:29] Horace     The eyes of the fairy sovereign, Grahm Sight. [13:32] Horace     There are only five known inborn gifts      in this world, and that is one of them. [13:37] Horace     Were you aware? [13:40] Horace     Don't worry. You will, of course,      be compensated. [13:43] Horace     I have others in my service. [13:46] Horace     We can bring you in right away. [13:49] Noelle     You mean that Amazoness girl, don't you? [13:51] Horace     Despite appearances,     I am quite tenderhearted. [13:55] Horace     She's lost her homeland and has nowhere     to go, so I keep her close to me. [14:00] Horace     Although, we were the ones     who destroyed the place. [14:06] Noelle     You fiend! [14:08] Horace     What do you say? [14:09] Horace     I don't believe it's such a bad idea. [14:12] Noelle     If the alternative is becoming     your slave, then I choose death! [14:17] Horace     I thought you were someone     who'd make the smarter choice. [14:22] Noelle     I'll pray in the next world     for your suffering and death! [14:27] Horace     What a shame! [14:39] Noelle     Alan! [14:40] Alan     Sorry I'm late. [14:42] Horace     Well! Looks like I misjudged your abilities. [14:47] Horace     Coming to the rescue of an ally      in dire straits... How splendid! [14:51] Horace     However, Sir Knight, [14:54] Horace     should you really have abandoned     your primary post to come here? [14:59] Alan     What are you trying to say? [15:00] Horace     Should anything befall the princess, [15:03] Horace     you'll be too late to stop it. [15:22] Béatrice     That's far enough. [15:27] Mylène     How can you see me? [15:29] Alan     Oh, you mean the Amazoness     who can cloak her presence? [15:33] Alan     That won't be a problem. [15:34] Alan     I had a feeling about that, [15:36] Alan     so I put up a barrier to nullify invisibility      within a certain range of Lise. [15:41] Horace     What? [15:42] Alan     I was subjected to schemes like this so many     times in my last life that I'm sick of them. [15:47] Horace     Your last life? You're talking nonsense. [15:51] Horace     Still, even if you attempt to reveal her... [16:04] Lise     Béatrice, wait! [16:23] Lise     You don't really... [16:36] Alan     Yeah, it doesn't look like they'll     be needing any assistance. [16:39] Alan     Your assassination attempt      fell through after all. [16:43] Horace     That's a transparent lie! [16:44] Alan     You're welcome to keep thinking     I'm just bluffing if you want. [16:49] Horace     Either way, I'm the one in control here!     That much is undeniable fact. [16:54] Horace     Because, without a sacred sword, you can't     inflict so much as a scratch on us! [16:58] Horace     Go, Fenrir! [17:00] Horace     Go and sink your teeth     into that insolent man! [17:12] Noelle     Alan! [17:28] Horace     Th-This can't be! [17:42] Alan     The instant I healed her, she fell asleep. [17:46] Alan     Well, she did stay up all night     forging that sword. [17:48] Alan     Guess that's how it goes. [17:50] Lise     Alan-kun! [17:53] Lise     You aren't hurt, are you? [17:54] Alan     No, I'm fine. [17:56] Lise     What about Noelle? [17:57] Alan     She's just asleep. [17:59] Lise     I'm so glad. [18:02] Alan     Did we wake you? [18:05] Noelle     Hey! Why are you carrying     me without my permission? [18:08] Noelle     Put me down! [18:13] Alan     She's already been released from the effects      of that man's subordination gift. [18:18] Alan     She should be able to speak freely. [18:21] Lise     If she insists on staying silent,     we'll never understand her situation. [18:25] Béatrice     Perhaps we should send her     to the capital and have her stand trial. [18:29] Lise     But I just don't believe she's a bad person. [18:33] Béatrice     Then we should just leave her here? [18:36] Béatrice     Lise-sama, she nearly killed you! [18:39] Lise     She didn't attempt the assassination      of her own free will. [18:43] Lise     Besides, she must have someone     waiting for her to return back— [18:46] Mylène     They burned it all. [18:48] Mylène     I have nowhere to return to. [18:59] (Flashback) young Noelle     Who are you? [19:00] (Flashback) Vanessa     Vanessa. [19:05] (Flashback) young Noelle     Where are we going? [19:08] (Flashback) Vanessa     To our home. [19:17] Noelle     In that case... [19:20] Lise     Noelle? [19:25] Noelle     Why don't you come with me? [19:27] Noelle     To our home. [19:31] Béatrice     Noelle-dono! [19:33] Noelle     I'll look after this girl. [19:35] Noelle     That takes care of everything, doesn't it? [19:37] Béatrice     Th-There's still a possibility     she'll come after Lise-sama's life again! [19:42] Noelle     If that happens, I'll catch her... [19:45] Noelle     and I'll scold her very sternly. [19:47] Noelle     Okay? [19:53] Lise     Are you all right? [19:56] Béatrice     I-I'm sorry! Did I speak too harshly? [20:05] Alan     I guess that's one problem solved. [20:13] Alan     Now, then... [20:14] Alan     Let's see. It was around here, wasn't it? [20:29] Horace     I've gotten far enough away now. [20:31] Horace     Still... [20:32] Horace     That power exceeds our understanding. [20:37] Horace     Just who is he? [20:58] Horace     Don't tell me that's also... [21:14] Alan     Oh dear. [21:16] Alan     I was going to ask him all sorts of things, [21:19] Alan     but someone else got here first. [21:27] Damien     I dealt with him before he     could leak any information. [21:32] Craig     As you should. This blunder falls     squarely on all of you, after all. [21:36] Bret     After all that big talk, you couldn't     finish off the saintess or the elf. [21:40] Bret     At this point, all you've done     is take the head of one general. [21:44] Bret     Demons aren't so impressive after all. [21:49] Damien     We will deal with the saintess      and the elf next. [21:53] Craig     Then we'll handle the hero      and the archbishop. [21:56] Bret     Father, leave the archbishop to me. [22:00] Craig     Oh? You seem quite confident about this. [22:04] Bret     Of course. [22:05] Bret     After all, I'm not like that failure. SIGN    Returning Spirits Festival [23:46] Lise     Next time: "Returning Spirits Festival." E4 - Returning Spirits Festival 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.) [00:21] (Flashback) knight     Monsters! [00:23] (Flashback) Alfred     Stay right here. [00:27] (Flashback) young Lise     Uncle! [00:53] (Flashback) young Lise     Uncle! [00:56] (Flashback) Alfred     Li... SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES SIGN    Episode 4     Returning Spirits Festival SIGN    Episode 4     Returning Spirits Festival [02:44] Béatrice     What a peaceful village. [02:49] villager A     What's this? I haven't seen you before. [02:52] Alan     Are you getting ready for a festival? [02:54] villager A     Yes. It's called the     Returning Spirits Festival. [02:57] villager A     We welcome the spirits of     our departed ancestors. [02:59] villager A     It takes place every year. [03:02] Béatrice     You welcome... spirits? [03:06] villager C     I don't blame you for being surprised. [03:07] villager C     It's a custom unique to our village. [03:10] villager C     But, basically, we just dress up as     ghosts and dance. It's a great time. [03:15] Béatrice     I see. [03:17] Lise     E-Excuse me. [03:18] Lise     Do you know someone who wears silver armor? [03:21] Lise     I heard someone of that description     had been seen in this village. [03:24] villager A     Silver armor? [03:26] villager A     Well? [03:29] Lise     I see. [03:31] villager A     I'm sorry we couldn't be of any help. [03:33] Lise     It's all right. [03:35] Béatrice     So it was no more than a rumor, then. [03:45] (Flashback) Lise     No leads today either. [03:47] (Flashback) Alan     And the guild apparently hasn't     picked up any information. [03:51] (Flashback) Béatrice     If only we had some kind of hint, [03:54] (Flashback) Béatrice     like a suspicious incident. [03:57] (Flashback) Noelle     A general was assassinated, huh? [03:59] (Flashback) Noelle     Come to think of it... [04:01] (Flashback) Noelle     I heard from a regular     client of mine, an adventurer, [04:04] (Flashback) Noelle     about a ghost that appears      in a certain village. [04:08] (Flashback) Noelle     Supposedly from the royal family. [04:12] (Flashback) Noelle     Bearing a grudge born     of the royal family's oppression [04:15] (Flashback) Noelle     and wearing silver armor     splattered with blood, [04:18] (Flashback) Noelle     it walks through the graveyard     night after night... [04:23] (Flashback) Béatrice     A ghost? How preposterous! [04:34] (Flashback) Noelle     So you're scared of ghosts? [04:35] (Flashback) Mylène     You're terrified. [04:36] (Flashback) Béatrice     N-No, I'm not! Certainly not! [04:39] Béatrice     What do I possibly have to fear from spirits? [04:41] Béatrice     To begin with, they aren't even real! [04:43] (Flashback) Lise     This village... [04:44] (Flashback) Lise     Let's go and investigate. [04:46] (Flashback) Alan     If we're dealing with demons, [04:47] (Flashback) Alan     it's not out of the question they might     know how to raise the dead, right? [04:52] (Flashback) Béatrice     Y-Yes, I suppose you're right. [04:53] (Flashback) Noelle     But you're not afraid. [04:55] (Flashback) Mylène     You're not scared. [04:56] (Flashback) Béatrice     What? Of course I'm afr— [04:58] (Flashback) Béatrice     I'm not afraid! [04:59] (Flashback) Béatrice     I am not scared! [05:01] (Flashback) Béatrice     I would never fear such a thing! [05:03] (Flashback) Béatrice     Stop saying that! It's rude to     even suggest that I'd be scared! [05:08] Alan     Thinking back on it, Noelle     mentioned a graveyard, didn't she? [05:12] Alan     Let's check out the village     cemetery, shall we? [05:18] Alan     It doesn't seem like anything     of the sort is going to appear. [05:25] Béatrice     Wh-Who goes there?! [05:31] Alan     He's the man from earlier. [05:34] Béatrice     Thank you for going to the trouble     of escorting us to the village headman. [05:39] villager B     When it comes to this village, [05:41] villager B     no one is more knowledgeable. [05:45] Alan     What were you doing in the cemetery? [05:48] villager B     I happened to be passing by...     and saw you were there. [05:54] villager B     I'll be going now. [06:00] village head     Well, things are quiet here. [06:02] village head     We haven't heard any rumors like that. [06:06] Lise     I see. [06:07] village head     It's not much consolation,     but would you care to stay the night? [06:11] village head     We have the festival tomorrow.     Stay and see it if you'd like. [06:20] Alan     We'll take you up on that kind offer. [06:22] village head     Please do! By all means!     I'll make the preparations right away. [06:31] Lise     Uncle... [06:39] (Flashback) Alfred     Lise! [06:45] (Flashback) young Lise     Father! [06:49] (Flashback) Alfred     Lise, you know I'm not your father. [06:52] (Flashback) young Lise     You're like a father to me too, Uncle! [06:54] (Flashback) young Lise     Having two fathers makes me so happy! [06:59] (Flashback) Alfred     I only stopped by to say hello today. [07:01] (Flashback) Alfred     I'll be away on a campaign     for a while, you see... [07:04] (Flashback) young Lise     What? [07:06] (Flashback) young Lise     When will I be able to see you next? [07:10] (Flashback) Alfred     I'll come visit again very soon. [07:12] (Flashback) young Lise     Really? [07:14] (Flashback) Alfred     Lise. [07:15] (Flashback) Alfred     In every situation, believing in people      is the most important thing. [07:20] (Flashback) Alfred     That belief becomes a connection      that links us together. [07:27] Lise     Uncle... [07:50] Lise     Uncle! [07:56] Lise     Wait! Uncle! [08:00] Lise     Uncle, where are you? [08:17] Alan     Lise! Lise! [08:23] Lise     Alan-kun? [08:25] Alan     Are you all right? [08:27] Lise     It was a dream? [08:35] Alan     L-Lise? [08:38] Lise     Just for a moment... [08:40] Lise     please let me stay like this. [09:00] Béatrice     What a strange festival. [09:14] Béatrice     They're celebrating, but treating the     dead this way is taboo in our kingdom. [09:19] Alan     Then, as a knight of the realm,     why don't you put a stop to it? [09:23] Béatrice     It isn't as if the festival     is causing problems for anyone. [09:42] Alan     I don't see anything unnatural, [09:45] Alan     but this village is... [09:54] villager B     Um, if you'd like... [09:56] villager B     since you're here,     why don't all of you dance, too? [10:01] Béatrice     Oh, no, we couldn't. [10:04] Lise     I would like to rest here awhile. [10:08] Lise     You two should go     enjoy yourselves. Please. [10:22] Alan     Yeah, all right. [10:24] Béatrice     You're going? [10:26] Béatrice     If you'll excuse me. [10:38] Alfred     Lise! [10:46] Lise     Uncle? [10:55] Lise     Wait! [11:15] Alfred     Coming somewhere like this on     your own is dangerous, you know? [11:20] Lise     But... But... [11:24] Lise     You're here with me, Father! SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES [11:46] Alfred     I told you. I'm your uncle. [11:48] Lise     You're like a father to me too, Uncle. [11:53] Lise     I've wondered... [11:55] Lise     all this time... [11:56] Lise     What have you been doing all this time? [11:59] Lise     Back then, search as we might, [12:02] Lise     we could never find you, Uncle. [12:05] Lise     That's why... I believed     you must be alive somewhere. [12:10] Lise     Where were you? What have you been doing? [12:12] Alfred     I've been resenting the royal family. [12:18] Alfred     I hid myself away     so that I could take revenge. [12:22] Alfred     My older brother, your father... [12:26] Alfred     is trying to kill you! [12:28] Lise     What do you mean? I don't     understand what you're saying! [12:31] Alfred     Listen closely, Lise. [12:33] Alfred     The king is targeting the lives of     those who possess inborn gifts... [12:39] Alfred     The naturally gifted! [12:42] Alfred     The power to vanquish a dragon. [12:45] Alfred     The power to create unparalleled weapons. [12:49] Alfred     The power to double the strength of the     soldiers and bring glory to the nation. [12:54] Alfred     The power to read any gift. [12:58] Alfred     And finally, Lise, your power as a saintess. [13:03] Alfred     Any of these powers has the     potential to destroy the kingdom. [13:06] Alfred     You're all known as the puppets of the gods. [13:10] Lise     That's unthinkable! [13:12] Alfred     Yes, I feel the same way. [13:14] Alfred     But the king thinks differently. [13:17] Alfred     You're rebels who will wreak havoc     at the behest of the gods... [13:22] Alfred     That's how he feels. [13:25] Alfred     And that's why he's decided      to kill all of you! [13:28] Lise     That can't be. [13:30] Alfred     I want to save you. [13:34] Alfred     Come and defeat him with us! [13:42] Lise     I'm sorry, Uncle. [13:45] Lise     Even if all you say is true, [13:48] Lise     I believe that if we can just talk,     we can come to an understanding. [13:53] Lise     Uncle, you once told me something. [13:55] Lise     You said, "In every situation, believing     in people is the most important thing." [14:00] Alfred     I see. Come to think of it... [14:04] Alfred     I did say that. [14:07] Lise     Uncle? [14:08] Alfred     Don't worry. Your corpse won't go to waste. [14:12] Lise     Uncle, you can't be... [14:14] Alfred     Rest easy... [14:17] Alfred     and die! [14:28] Lise     Alan-kun! [14:30] Alfred     You. [14:31] Alfred     Don't interfere. [14:32] Alan     You're the one interfering     with my peace and quiet. [14:36] Lise     Alan-kun, why are you... [14:39] Alan     I've been watching the whole time. [14:41] Alfred     Alan, you say? [14:43] Alfred     If it isn't Lise's former fiancé, the failure! [14:47] Alan     I'm not here to make small talk. [14:49] Alan     You will return Alfred-san to us. [14:54] Alan     Parallel Paradox: Spell Break! [15:02] Lise     Alan-kun, what have you done to my uncle? [15:04] Alfred     Wait, Lise. [15:08] Alfred     I... [15:11] Alfred     am already dead. [15:14] Alfred     Alan-kun, is this your doing? [15:18] Alan     I broke the spell that had been cast on you. [15:21] Alfred     Thank you. [15:23] Alfred     Lise, to think that I would     turn my sword on you. [15:27] Alfred     The things I said to you... [15:29] Alfred     and the fact that I tried to kill you...     None of that was of my own will. [15:33] Alfred     It isn't the king who's     responsible. It's demons. [15:38] Alfred     However, my grudge against     the royal bloodline is very real. [15:43] Lise     Why? [15:44] Alfred     I am the younger brother of the king. [15:48] Alfred     As second in line to the throne,     I've had many try to ingratiate themselves. [15:54] Alfred     Some even tried to drive a wedge     between me and my brother. [15:58] Alfred     I hated the fetters that     came with being a royal. [16:02] Alfred     That's why I chose to abandon my position     and start over again from scratch. [16:07] Alfred     That's how I became vice-captain     of our premier knight squadron. [16:12] Alfred     But, Lise, you were the only thing     in my life that brought me peace. [16:18] Lise     Uncle... [16:21] Alfred     I don't have much time. [16:24] Alfred     Alan-kun, there are two     things I want to ask of you. [16:28] Alan     Sir. [16:30] Alfred     Take care of Lise for me. [16:33] Alfred     She's a good girl, but she's reckless,     so I worry a little about her. [16:38] Alan     Even if you hadn't asked,     that was always my plan. [16:41] Alfred     Thank you. [16:43] Alfred     Now, the second thing... [16:48] Alfred     Will you spar with me once? [16:53] Alan     All right. [16:55] Lise     Alan-kun? [16:57] Alan     He's entrusting his little girl to me. [17:01] Alan     It's only natural that he wants      to see if I'm worthy. [17:04] Alfred     How very wise you are. [17:06] Alfred     Right now, it is not as a corpse,     but as a man, as a knight, as a father... [17:12] Alfred     that I charge into battle! [17:23] Alfred     Come! Tonight is the     Returning Spirits Festival! [17:28] Alfred     The living and the dead mingle! [17:30] Alfred     It is the dream of but a single night! [17:33] Alfred     A chance to dance with those     who shall never return! [17:44] (Flashback) young Lise     Father! [17:46] (Flashback) young Lise     Father, you're really strong, aren't you? [17:49] (Flashback) young Lise     Will you protect me from scary monsters? [17:52] (Flashback) Alfred     Yes. Until the day that someone     stronger than me appears, [17:57] (Flashback) Alfred     I will protect you. [18:16] Alfred     Lise... [18:18] Alfred     I'm sorry to put such a look on your face. [18:22] Alfred     But I feel at ease now. [18:26] Alfred     You were truly like a daughter to me. [18:31] Alfred     When you called me "Father," [18:33] Alfred     I tried not to let my joy show on my face. [18:36] Alfred     You have no idea how difficult that was. [18:41] Lise     I've been so blessed. [18:44] Lise     I love you... [18:47] Lise     Father. [18:50] Alfred     Lise... [18:54] Alfred     Find happiness. [19:28] village head     May I ask when you noticed? [19:35] Alan     Right from the start. [19:38] Alan     Both that the town was full of the dead, [19:40] Alan     and that you, the village head,     were the one controlling them. [19:44] village head     If you knew, then why... [19:47] Alan     I didn't want to get involved. [19:50] Alan     The dead may live amongst the living here, [19:53] Alan     but this place is the     very definition of peaceful. [19:55] village head     Even if this old fool... is a demon? [19:59] Alan     Assuming that every demon is evil     just because they're demons... [20:02] Alan     That's too simplistic, don't you think? [20:09] Alan     Though, right now, that consideration     seems rather fruitless. [20:13] village head     You seem like you'd be     an excellent pawn to have. [20:17] village head     Now, bow to my power! [20:34] Alan     World End: Two with One Stroke! [21:01] Bret     You're saying you failed again? [21:03] Bret     Even though I lent you my help? [21:05] Craig     Enough, Bret. [21:08] Craig     Letting one girl escape will no longer     pose any obstacle to the plan. [21:13] Bret     Yes. [21:14] Bret     Because, unlike them, I was successful. [21:19] Craig     Indeed. The archbishop's head     is already in our hands. [21:26] Béatrice     Lise-sama. [21:29] Béatrice     Lise-sama? [21:31] Béatrice     Are you all right? [21:33] Lise     Yes. [21:34] Béatrice     As a knight, I will always     be by your side, Lise-sama. [21:41] Lise     Thank you. [21:46] Alan     The power in this... [21:49] Alan     Bret, huh? [21:51] Alan     The only part of Alfred that     was truly his was his head. [21:55] Alan     And then there's the general,     who lost his head. [21:59] Alan     I see. [22:05] chamberlain     Lise-sama! [22:06] chamberlain     General Cyril... He's returned! SIGN    The Beginning of Madness [23:46] Lise     Next time: "The Beginning of Madness." E5 - The Beginning of Madness 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.) [00:17] Bret     Ever since the day the kindest     woman in the world left us... [00:28] Bret     I've been terrified. [00:34] (Flashback) young Bret     Father! [00:35] (Flashback) young Bret     Look! This rock is really pretty. [00:39] Bret     He beheld me with disdain and pity. [00:46] (Flashback) maid A     Lord Bret is always playing, isn't he? [00:50] (Flashback) maid B     In contrast, Lord Alan     is incredible, isn't he? [00:54] Bret     This world... [00:58] (Flashback) young Alan     Bret, what's wrong?     What are you doing out here? [01:03] Bret     At least he isn't here anymore. [01:10] (Flashback) Bret     You're mocking me too, aren't you?! [01:12] (Flashback) Alan     I wouldn't do that. [01:14] (Flashback) Bret     You're just like Father! [01:17] Bret     Now I'll never be compared to him again. [01:21] (Flashback) Craig     You failure... [01:24] Bret     I'm not a failure! [01:34] Bret     How infuriating! [01:44] Bret     Good morning, Father. [01:54] Bret     Father? [01:55] Craig     Now then, shall we begin our revenge? [02:00] Craig     Upon this kingdom. Upon the gods! [02:07] Bret     I am the one, the only one... [02:13] Bret     worthy of ruling this kingdom! SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES SIGN    Episode 5     The Beginning of Madness SIGN    Episode 5     The Beginning of Madness [03:48] citizen 1     Have you heard? [03:50] citizen 2     Yeah. The kingdom couldn't     possibly intend for us to... [03:54] citizen 3     But word came from the general. [03:57] citizen 4     He's served the king faithfully     for many long years, you know? [04:03] Clark     As usual, the town is abuzz with gossip. [04:06] Edward     Do you mean with rumors that General Cyril,      supposedly dead, has reappeared? [04:12] Clark     Yes. It's gotten the people on edge. [04:16] Clark     It was unavoidable to some extent, [04:19] Clark     but this is something else entirely. [04:21] Clark     I believe it's spreading far too quickly. [04:26] Edward     It's possible it's being spread as a deliberate      and systematic form of incitement. [04:31] Clark     Captain Edward, what do you make of things? [04:34] Clark     Is the general an impostor, or... [04:38] Edward     Clark, don't get lost in the details. [04:42] Edward     Even if he's an impostor or a ghost, [04:45] Edward     it doesn't change what the     premier knight squadron must do. [04:49] Edward     If anyone wishes harm upon the kingdom,     we will stop them. It's that simple. [04:54] Clark     Sir! [04:55] Edward     If he were here, I'm sure     that's what he would do. [05:03] Edward     Cyril protected this kingdom for so long, [05:06] Edward     and we will uphold his will. [05:19] Clark     Who goes there?! [05:20] archbishop     Oh, how frightening. [05:25] Edward     Archbishop? [05:28] Edward     What brings you to such a place     without an escort? [05:31] archbishop     There is something     I wish only you to know. [05:34] archbishop     Please come with me. [05:38] Edward     Very well. [05:40] Clark     Captain! [05:41] Clark     You're going alone? [05:42] Edward     It isn't as though I'm going into battle. [05:45] Edward     Right now, gathering information     is our top priority. [05:48] Clark     Even so! [05:49] Edward     Don't worry. I'll be back soon. [05:52] Edward     Look after everyone for me. [06:05] Archibishop     We've arrived. [06:07] Edward     These are the training grounds. [06:09] Edward     Why bring me to this place? [06:11] Archbishop     My role ends here. [06:42] Edward     Not bad. [06:45] Edward     However, when you're so full of bloodlust... [06:49] Edward     Craig. [06:53] Craig     I see you haven't changed. [06:55] Edward     Sparring without even a word of greeting?     You're the only one who'd do that. [07:00] Edward     Still, it's been a while, hasn't it? [07:04] Edward     I haven't seen you since that day. [07:08] Edward     Now, what are your intentions here? [07:15] Craig     You're such a fool. [07:16] Edward     What? [07:18] Craig     The archbishop already belongs to us. [07:23] Edward     What do you mean? [07:26] Edward     What have you done? [07:30] Craig     This brings back memories. [07:32] Craig     I crossed swords with you     so many times here. [07:35] Craig     However... [07:40] Craig     I no longer... [07:43] Craig     have any need of this world! [08:00] (Flashback) young Bret     Brother, why is our mother sleeping? [08:04] (Flashback) young Alan     Because she died. [08:08] (Flashback) young Bret     Why? [08:09] (Flashback) young Alan     Because everyone dies one day. [08:26] (Flashback) young Alan     Can't sleep? [08:29] (Flashback) young Bret     Brother, what is a "failure"? [08:32] (Flashback) young Alan     Why are you asking? [08:34] (Flashback) young Bret     Am I a failure? [08:37] (Flashback) young Alan     Of course not. [08:39] (Flashback) young Alan     There's no value in the arbitrary     judgments other people pass. [08:45] (Flashback) young Bret     You're lying. [08:46] (Flashback) young Alan     I'm not. [08:49] (Flashback) young Bret     But... [08:50] (Flashback) young Bret     Father says... that I'm a failure. [08:58] (Flashback) young Bret     You're a liar! [09:01] (Flashback) young Alan     Bret? [09:07] (Flashback) Craig     I never imagined that your level     would increase first, Bret. [09:12] (Flashback) Craig     Exactly what I'd expect of my son. [09:18] (Flashback) Craig     And why are you just standing there staring? [09:21] (Flashback) Craig     Hurry up and get out of here, you failure. [09:34] (Flashback) Bret     Doesn't it make you angry?! [09:36] (Flashback) Bret     They're calling you a failure! [09:39] (Flashback) Alan     Your hard work has paid off. [09:42] (Flashback) Bret     You're always like this. [09:44] (Flashback) Bret     No matter what people say about you,      you act like nothing's wrong. [09:49] (Flashback) Bret     The one most worthy to inherit     House Westfelt isn't you... [09:53] (Flashback) Bret     It's me! [09:55] (Flashback) Alan     Bret! [09:58] (Flashback) Alan     I know you, so I'm sure you'll be fine. [10:02] (Flashback) Alan     But still... [10:03] (Flashback) Alan     Even so, if the worst comes to pass     and you choose the wrong path... [10:14] Bret     Why am I remembering that now? [10:18] Damien     Our dealings are proceeding without issue. [10:21] Damien     How is your side faring? [10:23] Bret     You know what my power is, don't you? [10:26] Bret     We used the archbishop to lure in Edward. [10:29] Damien     But his gift is problematic. [10:32] Damien     He can nullify any other gift     within a radius of one meter. [10:37] Damien     As his nickname, Disaster, implies,     he's nigh invincible on the battlefield. [10:42] Damien     He is bound to interfere in our plans. [10:44] Bret     My father is handling him. [10:47] Bret     You needn't concern yourself. [10:49] Bret     Even in a worst-case scenario... [10:52] Bret     with my special ability, [10:54] Bret     I can put our plan in motion without     being affected by Edward's gift. [10:59] Bret     What about on your end? [11:01] Bret     Will things really work out this time? [11:03] Bret     You've done nothing but fail before now. [11:10] demon B     The hero has appeared. [11:12] Damien     Then shall we begin? [11:14] Damien     Let's go play with the     premier knight squadron. [11:20] Damien     We are lending you our strength. [11:23] Damien     Mistakes on your end will not be tolerated. [11:28] Bret     I won't screw this up. [11:31] Bret     I'm not like that failure. [11:39] Akira     Sara, don't get caught in     the crowd and end up lost. [11:45] Akira     I never said I'd leave you behind, did I? [11:52] Akira     Here. [11:56] Akira     Once things calm down, [11:57] Akira     I'll look for somewhere      to live where you'll feel safe. [12:09] Akira     Let's go. [12:22] Akira     Let's see. This should be a good place. [12:25] Akira     How long are you planning     on playing hide-and-seek? [12:32] Akira     Radiating bloodlust like that...     Did you think I wouldn't notice? [12:36] demon B     That just makes things quicker. [12:38] demon B     You will die here. [12:40] Akira     You think the likes of you can kill me? [12:44] demon B     You're right. We'd be unlikely to succeed... [12:47] demon B     If you were alone, that is. [12:51] Akira     You'd attack her? [12:54] demon B     You seem to have the wrong idea. [13:02] Sara     Hero! [13:05] Akira     Sara, what's wrong? [13:07] demon B     Everyone from that village [13:08] demon B     had our magic sigil inscribed into their body. [13:11] demon B     It uses their life as fuel for an explosion. [13:15] demon B     I only need to launch a fireball,     and she detonates. [13:19] Akira     You... [13:21] demon B     Will you die in the blast too? [13:24] demon B     Or will you abandon the child and run? [13:29] demon B     What will you do, Hero? [13:32] Sara     Run! [13:45] Akira     A hero... would never run! SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES [13:57] knight A     Vice Captain Clark? [13:59] knight A     You look pale. [14:00] Clark     I'm worried about the captain. [14:02] knight A     I understand how you feel. [14:04] knight A     But it's the captain. I'm sure he's fine. [14:07] Clark     You're right. [14:08] Clark     He'll probably scold me again      for worrying too— [14:13] knight A     Who goes there?! [14:15] Clark     Wait! Don't make any false moves. [14:18] Clark     I can tell at a glance. [14:20] Clark     We don't stand a chance     against them on our own. [14:23] Clark     What should I do? [14:25] Damien     We bear you no animosity. Hear me. [14:28] Damien     I will tell you the truth of this world. [14:33] citizen 5     Hey, that's the archbishop and... [14:35] citizen 6     That's General Cyril! [14:37] Cyril     Everyone! First, I apologize for startling     you with recent sudden events. [14:43] Cyril     The reason we stand before you now... [14:46] Cyril     is to tell all of you the truth. [14:50] archbishop     This kingdom—no, the gods—are lying to you! [14:56] archbishop     Gifts are not blessings for us! [14:58] citizen 7     What does that mean? [15:00] citizen 8     What's he saying? [15:01] Cyril     Think about it for a moment. [15:02] Cyril     What if the gift bestowed     upon you had been different? [15:06] Cyril     Many of you were disappointed at your     blessing ceremony, were you not? [15:10] Cyril     "I wanted to become a bread artisan." [15:12] Cyril     "I wanted to become a traveling merchant     and visit many different lands." [15:17] Cyril     The thing that fetters your freedom     and decides your life for you is your gift. [15:22] Cyril     And not one of you chose yours      of your own free will. [15:27] archbishop     Everyone, we are slaves of the gods! [15:30] archbishop     They are using these gifts     to control us like puppets! [15:34] archbishop     But there's one way for us      to escape their grasp. [15:39] archbishop     And that's to give up our gifts! [15:42] archbishop     Now is the time to liberate     ourselves from the gods [15:45] archbishop     and grasp our future with our own hands! [15:49] citizen 9     But gifts grant us powerful abilities. [15:51] citizen 11     Gifts are being used to protect the kingdom,     aren't they? What will happen there? [15:53] citizen 10     To give them up all of a sudden... [15:55] Cyril     We have prepared an answer     to all of your doubts. [16:00] Cyril     Come. [16:03] woman 1     That's Lord Bret. [16:05] man 1     Lord Bret? You mean from the     ducal house of Westfelt? [16:12] Bret     Everyone! First, please look over there. [16:18] crowd     What is that? [16:20] Bret     Please, don't worry.     That is a sorcerous life-form. [16:24] Bret     It will become a major asset for us. [16:27] Cyril     It's as strong as ten thousand soldiers. [16:31] Cyril     And there are no weaknesses in its defenses. [16:34] Cyril     That much, we have tested     and verified for ourselves. [16:38] man 2     If the general says so, then it must be true. [16:41] man 3     But that one thing can't replace     all of our gifts, can it? [16:44] Bret     With my ability, Marionette, it's possible! [16:50] archbishop     Marionette draws forth latent abilities! [16:55] archbishop     Using this ability, even without your gifts, [16:59] archbishop     you can harness powers far stronger      than what you have now! [17:03] archbishop     And whatever abilities it may bring forth, [17:06] archbishop     they will be powers that already     existed inside you! [17:09] archbishop     As they differ from gifts,     they will usher us into a new age! [17:15] woman 2     That would be good if it's true. [17:18] man 4     So our lives won't be determined     by gifts anymore? [17:21] woman 3     But what happens after Lord Bret passes away? [17:24] Bret     You're right. [17:26] Bret     There is much we will not     be able to do without gifts. [17:30] Bret     Which is why they will be here for us! [17:33] citizen 13     What? [17:34] citizen 14     Who is that? [17:36] Bret     His appearance will be familiar to you all. [17:38] Bret     Allow us to show you. [17:44] citizen 16     That isn't human! [17:45] Bret     Your surprise is only natural. [17:47] Bret     This man is one whom the     world should despise. [17:51] Bret     He is a demon. But please, rest assured. [17:54] Bret     We have succeeded in forming a cooperative     relationship with the demons! [17:59] archbishop     We were only able to learn the truth     we just revealed to you with their help! [18:06] archbishop     The truth which the kingdom hid from us... [18:08] Archbishop     It was the demons who revealed it! [18:11] archbishop     And they are the ones who will lend us     the power that will replace our gifts. [18:16] Bret     We don't need gifts! [18:18] Bret     Let us join hands with another people     and think of the lives we wish to lead! [18:23] Bret     Now is the time for us to become free! [18:30] Bret     That's right. Sing my praises! [18:34] Bret     You need me! [18:36] Bret     I am worth more than     anyone else in the world! [18:52] Craig     It has long been clear     who will win this fight, [18:55] Craig     but your eyes haven't     clouded in the slightest. [19:00] Edward     It's because I know. [19:02] Edward     His gift should be nullified. [19:05] Edward     But this strength... [19:09] Edward     I see. It's your level. [19:11] Craig     So you've finally realized it. [19:14] Craig     All of you have always     regarded gifts so highly, [19:16] Craig     but level holds the most meaning. [19:19] Craig     To raise your level is to raise     the status of your spirit. [19:24] Craig     In other words,     you become a superior existence, [19:26] Craig     approaching the gods. [19:29] Craig     That's right. [19:30] Craig     Your level can give you      the strength to kill a god! [19:36] Clark     Gifts are used to manipulate us, is that it? [19:39] Clark     And what of it? [19:42] Damien     What? [19:44] Clark     Even if that's true, we are knights! [19:48] Clark     If anyone wishes harm upon our kingdom,     we shall stop them! [19:52] Clark     We remain the shield     of the people and this nation! [19:56] Damien     You fools. [19:58] Clark     He disappeared! [20:04] Clark     This is a one-sided slaughter! [20:06] Clark     At this rate... [20:09] knight A     Vice Captain! [20:10] Clark     Don't lose focus! [20:12] Damien     Oh dear. With that wound,     you won't be able to do anything. [20:16] Clark     Don't make me laugh! [20:17] Damien     You're about to fall in battle     and you'd still defy us? [20:20] Clark     That's what it means to be a knight! [20:23] Damien     How utterly foolish. [20:26] Béatrice     Well, I can't deny that. [20:31] Béatrice     Knights, myself included,     tend to be fools, you see. [20:47] Craig     You've already seen the     difference in our strength. [20:50] Craig     You should just quietly comply. [20:54] Craig     This is unsightly. [20:58] Craig     Have you ended the hero? [21:04] Akira     Ended? [21:08] Akira     Too bad for you. [21:10] Craig     H-How are you... [21:20] (Flashback) demon B     Why isn't she exploding? [21:24] (Flashback) Akira     It looks like this battle is over. [21:30] Alan     Oh, and before I forget,     I overwrote the sigil on her. [21:37] Akira     Man, that guy is just... [21:40] Akira     Just how much did he know? [21:43] Bret     With our powers, we can bring     forth all of your abilities! [21:48] Bret     This world held prisoner     by gifts will face its end! [21:53] Bret     Very good! This world will     be redrawn by my hand! [22:00] Alan     You look like you're enjoying yourself. [22:07] Bret     What are you doing here? [22:11] Bret     You failure! SIGN    The Utmost Limit of Hate [23:46] Lise     Next time: "The Utmost Limit of Hate." E6 - The Utmost Limit of Hate 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.) [00:03] Alan     You look like you're enjoying yourself. [00:09] Bret     What are you doing here? [00:14] Bret     You failure! SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES SIGN    Episode 6     The Utmost Limit of Hate SIGN    Episode 6     The Utmost Limit of Hate [01:53] Béatrice     The general's assassination [01:56] Béatrice     and the monsters sent     in an attempt to kill Lise-sama... [01:59] Béatrice     Both were the doing of you demons [02:01] Béatrice     working together with the ducal     house of Westfelt, weren't they? [02:05] Damien     And how did you get wind of that? [02:08] Béatrice     What is your objective? [02:10] Damien     Well, as you're destined to die here, [02:15] Damien     I'll tell you so you can take     the truth to the underworld. [02:22] Damien     Those who possess powerful gifts,     like the general and princess, [02:29] Damien     will only get in the way of our plans. [02:32] Bret     Stop! [02:34] Damien     We mean to incite the humans into giving up     their gifts of their own free will. [02:40] Bret     You... [02:41] Bret     You always, always only ever do     things to provoke me! [02:47] Bret     Don't interfere with our scheme! [02:49] crowd 4     He said "scheme"! [02:51] crowd 5     So it's true? [02:55] Lise     Please, stop this! [03:00] crowd 6     Princess Lise! [03:01] crowd 7     Is it true they tried to kill you?! [03:04] Lise     Everyone, please listen! [03:06] Lise     The assassination attempt was real. [03:08] Lise     As for what attacked me... [03:10] Lise     They were sorcerous life-forms like that one! [03:13] crowd 8     So it is true! [03:14] crowd 9     How terrifying! [03:14] crowd 10     How could they? [03:31] Bret     Look at what your meddling has done. [03:37] Bret     Marionette! [03:52] Bret     What? [03:57] Bret     That failure... [04:00] Bret     Don't get in my way! [04:08] Lise     Everyone, take shelter! [04:12] Alan     I wasn't able to look after him much,     so maybe this is partly my fault. [04:16] Alan     Still... [04:19] young Alan     The sun is going to set soon. Let's go home. [04:23] Alan     Even so, if the worst comes to pass     and you choose the wrong path... [04:28] Alan     I will stop you. [04:31] Alan     Bret! [04:33] Bret     Alan! [04:35] Bret     Who do you think you are, you failure? [04:40] Bret     What? [05:00] Lise     Calm yourself. [05:02] Lise     Everything's fine now. [05:05] Alan     Lise, can I leave the rest to you? [05:08] Lise     Yes. [05:10] Alan     You don't need to look so worried. [05:14] Alan     I'm going to stop him. [05:16] Lise     Won't it be painful for you? [05:21] Craig     As the heir to the Westfelt family,     you are more than a disappointment. [05:25] Craig     You are a failure who sullies our     family name and brings shame upon it. [05:30] Alan     I may be a failure, but I have... [05:35] Alan     I'll be all right. [05:50] Damien     So it's that girl Horace      reared from infancy... [05:54] Béatrice     She's now our ally,     and a heartening one at that! [05:58] Mylène     We're allies! [06:00] Damien     If their abilities are roughly equivalent, [06:04] Damien     then she must be formidable. [06:06] Damien     For now, we should probably... [06:09] Mylène     Not so fast! [06:24] Béatrice     Is everyone unharmed? [06:26] Clark     Yes, though there's much I'd like to ask you. [06:32] Clark     Thank you. [06:34] Béatrice     It's been a while, hasn't it,     Vice Captain Clark? [06:38] Béatrice     However... [06:39] Béatrice     we have no time for reminiscing now. [06:43] Béatrice     This isn't the only place     the demons are attacking. [06:47] Béatrice     To sow chaos in the capital,     they're hitting several spots at once. [06:51] Béatrice     Anyone who can still move,     lend me your strength! [06:54] Clark     It is our duty to act as the shield     of this kingdom and its people. [06:58] Clark     We will happily lend you our aid. [07:01] Béatrice     You have my thanks. [07:02] Noelle     You there! Are you planning to go fight      in such a battered state? [07:08] Noelle     I had a feeling this might happen,     so I brought every weapon I could. [07:14] Clark     You've all thought of everything. [07:17] Clark     We're most grateful. [07:18] Noelle     That Alan... He really     works people to the bone. [07:30] Akira     This is bad. [07:32] Akira     The way he's moving isn't normal, is it? [07:35] Akira     It's like he knows what we're going to do. [07:39] Edward     His gift is called... [07:42] Edward     Undertaker. [07:45] Edward     It allows him to see the future. [07:49] Edward     But it requires a lot of concentration, [07:53] Edward     so it isn't something that     can be used in battle. [07:55] Edward     Craig, you crave power that badly? [07:59] Edward     Mariel wouldn't have wanted this. [08:02] Craig     I kept foreseeing her death! [08:06] Craig     I saw it again and again! [08:09] Craig     When I tried to avoid that future,     there were things I was able to change. [08:14] Craig     But no matter what I did... [08:16] Craig     her death was the one thing I couldn't stop! [08:22] Mariel     Craig, you've done enough for me. [08:28] Craig     I was utterly powerless. [08:32] Craig     I lost hope so many times. [08:36] Craig     Her life was a mere plaything      before gifts... No, before the gods! [08:44] Craig     Mariel's gift, Holy Grail,     or "Sacred Mother" as it's known, [08:48] Craig     consigned her to the fate     of giving birth to a hero. [08:54] Craig     But the son she birthed... [08:56] Craig     wasn't granted so much as a gift! [08:58] Craig     He was a failure! [09:01] Craig     What did Mariel die for? [09:05] Craig     If her fate was devised by the gods, [09:08] Craig     then all gifts, this whole world... [09:12] Craig     should just disappear! [09:16] Akira     Quit griping about all that! [09:20] Akira     Basically, you can't get over the fact     you lost someone dear to you, right? [09:25] Craig     You're right. Perhaps I've dwelled     too much on things that weren't important. [09:34] Craig     In exchange for the light of my life force, [09:37] Craig     grant me power! [09:42] Akira     Take this... [09:43] Akira     and wake up! [09:45] Craig     You will burn! [09:48] Akira     Azure Lightning! [09:51] Akira     Blast it! Our powers are evenly matched! [09:54] Craig     Blot her out! [10:05] Edward     Craig! [10:07] Edward     Your power... [10:11] Edward     Is it coming from demons? [10:13] Edward     Stop! If you use that power any     more than you already have... [10:17] Edward     you won't be yourself anymore! [10:20] Craig     What of it? [10:25] Akira     Mister! [10:35] Edward     The darkness is swallowing me. [10:39] Edward     Rage. Grief. Sorrow. [10:43] Edward     Craig, these are your... [10:58] Edward     My friend, I'm so sorry. [11:08] Edward     Crai— [11:32] Craig     I won't allow anyone to claim     they understand what's in my heart! [11:37] Akira     Cut the crap! [11:39] Akira     Right up until the end,     he was thinking of you! [11:44] Craig     So? [11:46] Craig     So what if he was? [11:49] Craig     It's your turn to die next, Hero! [11:57] Akira     Blast it! [12:05] Alan     Hey there. [12:09] Alan     Sorry I took so long. [12:12] Craig     Of all the people to come interfere... [12:17] Craig     To think it would be you! [12:21] Craig     You failure! SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES [12:29] Alan     You're right. [12:31] Alan     If possible, I wish it could have     been someone else. [12:36] Craig     If that's how you feel,     then you should just leave. [12:42] Craig     You are offensive in my     sight no matter what you do. [12:44] Craig     On your knees! [12:51] Craig     It can't be! [12:53] Craig     My hate isn't so feeble... [12:59] Craig     Just who are you?! [13:05] Alan     You already know. After all, you're     the one who said it, aren't you? [13:09] Alan     I'm a failure, right? [13:12] Craig     So you understand, then. [13:15] Alan     Even if I'm a failure, there are     people I simply won't abandon. [13:20] Alan     And I'm certain that Mother     never would have wanted this. [13:26] Craig     Don't you ever speak of Mariel! [13:35] Akira     Hey, that guy is... [13:43] Akira     Alan! [14:03] Alan     It's like being frozen in ice. [14:09] Alan     Bottomless despair. [14:26] Alan     These memories... [14:37] Alan     I had no idea. [14:39] Alan     He... [14:41] Alan     showered her with so much love. [14:44] Alan     No, maybe it was that     I tried to keep myself from seeing it. [14:56] Alan     A person's weakness     can change them in an instant. [15:01] Alan     I know that pain all too well. [15:06] Alan     I looked away. [15:07] Alan     I avoided getting involved. [15:10] Alan     But... [15:12] Alan     there are people who have believed in me. [15:15] Alan     They still exist in this world. [15:19] Alan     And if that's the case, then I... [15:30] Alan     World End! [15:31] Alan     Killing Fiend's Longsword! [15:33] Alan     A Hundred Flowers Bloom! [15:53] Craig     You failure! [16:16] Noelle     What is that? [16:18] crowd 11     Is that the demons' work?! [16:20] crowd 12     It's the end of the world! [16:21] Lise     Everyone, please stay calm! [16:22] crowd 13     We're doomed! [16:25] Lise     It's all right! [16:28] Lise     I'm sure that Alan-kun will... [16:40] Akira     This is beyond any human's capabilities now. [16:42] Alan     In that case, I think... [16:44] Alan     I'm gonna have to go stop him, aren't I? [16:51] Akira     Alan? [16:52] Alan     World End... [16:57] Alan     Ultimate Skill: Flash! [17:31] Alan     Held prisoner by rage... [17:33] Alan     You must have been suffering. [17:37] Alan     I was wrong, too. [17:39] Alan     I'm certain it was because of my weakness. [17:42] Alan     Running from the pain of being betrayed... [17:45] Alan     It's no different from being trapped in anger. [17:47] Alan     There's nothing on the     other side of it, is there? [17:51] Alan     Father, thank you for teaching me that. [18:38] Craig     You blasted failure... [18:42] Craig     It seems you've fulfilled your destiny. [18:49] Craig     Mariel... [19:07] king     You have rendered us a great     service, and in recognition... [19:12] king     you are hereby granted the     title of Duke of Westfelt. [19:21] Alan     I respectfully decline. [19:29] retainer     Are you sure of this, sire? [19:32] king     It makes no matter.     I anticipated that response. [19:35] king     I've heard plenty about him, you see. [19:39] (Flashback) young Lise     Father! [19:42] (Flashback) young Lise     Alan-kun and I talked lots! [19:44] (Flashback) young Lise     May I tell you about it? [19:46] (Flashback) king     Yes, please tell me everything. [19:50] king     He protected this kingdom and     my most precious treasure. [19:58] king     This is the greatest honor I can bestow. [20:03] Noelle     You're coming to Granholm? [20:05] Alan     Whatever anyone might say,     that place is pretty convenient. [20:09] Lise     Everyone! [20:11] Lise     I've finally found you! [20:14] Lise     I was hoping that you would     take me with you, too. [20:18] Alan     What? [20:21] Lise     For the good of my domain, too. [20:24] Lise     I have a slightly different     name now, you know? [20:28] Lise     I'm Lise Westfelt. [20:32] Noelle     What? What?! Lise, you... [20:34] Mylène     Does this mean you've taken     responsibility for Westfelt? [20:38] Alan     If it's already been decided,     I guess there's nothing I can do. [20:41] Lise     Indeed! There's nothing to be done about it. [20:44] Noelle     Wait, where's Béatrice? [20:46] Lise     She was originally a guard     to the immediate royal family. [20:52] Lise     And since I'm no longer in that family,     she's no longer in service to me. [20:56] Lise     It seems she's trying everything she can. [20:56] Béatrice; background     Please! Isn't there any way?     Please! Please! Please! Please! [20:59] Alan     Huh? Are you sure you shouldn't wait for her? [21:02] Lise     It's all right! We're talking     about Béatrice, after all. [21:06] (Flashback) Béatrice     Lise-sama! [21:08] Alan     Then you're really on your own, Lise? [21:10] Lise     Yes. I'll feel much safer     if you're with me, Alan-kun. [21:18] Alan     In this world... [21:20] Alan     there are still people who need me. [21:24] Alan     Even if I'm not a hero... [21:25] Alan     Even if I am a failure... [21:28] Alan     Even if I'm no one important... [21:32] Mylène     What's wrong? [21:33] Noelle     We're leaving now. [21:35] Lise     Alan-kun! [21:37] Alan     Yeah. Let's go! [21:41] Noelle     Man, this kingdom is impressive! [21:44] Noelle     Giving out such a huge reward like that... [21:46] Alan     Even after buying a nice mansion,     you'd still probably be set for life. [21:50] Noelle     In that case, I'm going to be a layabout! [21:51] Mylène     Layabout! [21:53] Lise     That's not fair! [21:56] Henriette     Honestly, I take one little peek     and what do I find? [22:00] Henriette     He's not all right at all. [22:08] Henriette     I don't know why he bothered     to reincarnate at this point. [22:12] Henriette     He just can't help himself. SIGN    The Imperial Marquis's Daughter [23:45] Lise     Next time: "The Imperial Marquis's Daughter." E7 - The Imperial Marquis's Daughter 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.) [00:00] (Flashback) Disciple Henriette     I'm sorry. [00:03] (Flashback) Disciple Henriette     We... I didn't make you a hero with the     intention of making you feel this way. [00:09] (Flashback) Hero Alan     Why are you apologizing? [00:12] (Flashback) Hero Alan     It was my own obstinacy that landed me here. [00:16] (Flashback) Disciple Henriette     You are the reason we were able to hold on     to that which could have been lost [00:20] (Flashback) Disciple Henriette     and countless people were spared bitter tears. [00:24] (Flashback) Disciple Henriette     You were exactly the sort      of hero I wished for. [00:29] (Flashback) Disciple Henriette     Now, tell me your wish... [00:32] (Flashback) Disciple Henriette     our hero. [00:40] Alan     What a nostalgic dream. [00:47] Lise     Alan-kun! Good morning. [00:50] Alan     Morning. [00:52] Lise     Breakfast is ready.     Why don't we eat together? [00:55] Alan     Where are the other two? [00:57] Lise     They haven't woken yet. [00:59] Lise     I was thinking of going to get them soon. [01:02] Lise     Good morning! [01:09] Alan     Could you at least get dressed     before coming out? [01:12] Noelle     What does it matter? [01:14] Noelle     You've seen me in an      even more compromising state. [01:17] Lise     A-A compromising state?! [01:19] Lise     Wh-Wh-Wh-What does she mean, Alan-kun?! [01:24] Lise     What compromising state?! [01:25] Alan     When will I find the sort of peace I seek? [01:25] Lise     Do you like that sort of thing? [01:27] Lise     Alan-kun, answer me! [01:31] Lise     So, basically... [01:32] Lise     she got hot working at the forge,     so she took off some clothes, and that's all? [01:36] Alan     I didn't count myself lucky      for seeing it, either. [01:39] Noelle     What's that supposed to mean? It's not like     I do that in front of just anyone. [01:44] Alan     Yes, of course. I consider myself honored. [01:46] Noelle     Alan, hurry up and eat. [01:49] Noelle     You're testing out my new     sword today, aren't you? [01:52] Lise     What? [01:53] Lise     But what about your promise to help     me with ducal house paperwork? [01:56] Mylène     You're supposed to take     a nap with Mylène today. [01:59] Alan     Huh? Did I make all those promises? [02:03] Alan     It's just, um... [02:05] Nadia     Alan-dono! [02:07] Nadia     Alan-dono, why do you never     show your face at the guild? [02:12] Nadia     Just look at how the requests     for you have piled up, Alan-dono! [02:17] Alan     Even so, I... [02:19] Nadia     Come with me this instant! [02:21] Alan     Wait! [02:21] Noelle     Hold it right there! [02:23] Noelle     Alan is supposed to test my sword! [02:26] Lise     And there's the paperwork! [02:27] Mylène     Our nap, too. [02:29] Lise     Now, Alan-kun, come with me! [02:32] Nadia     There's a swarm of powerful monsters     that only Alan-dono can defeat! [02:36] Nadia     The place is in chaos! [02:38] Noelle     How is that my problem? [02:41] Lise     Alan-kun, I've been so     looking forward to this! [02:43] Alan     Ow, ow, ow! [02:46] Mylène     Alan is going to take a nap with Mylène. [02:50] Alan     Um, what about how I feel about all this? [02:57] Alan     I somehow managed to do it all.     I'm exhausted. [03:02] Alan     But I guess this is one way      to live in peace... [03:10] (Flashback) Lise     What? You're going to travel to the empire? [03:13] (Flashback) Alan     I thought it'd be a good change of pace. [03:16] (Flashback) Alan     And if I find somewhere that seems     nice to live, I might settle there. [03:20] (Flashback) Lise     I see... [03:23] (Flashback) Mylène     The empire? [03:24] (Flashback) Noelle     The Victour Empire. [03:26] (Flashback) Noelle     We have a truce right now, [03:28] (Flashback) Noelle     but they're a major power     neighboring this kingdom. [03:31] (Flashback) Noelle     I've heard they've got lots     of skilled dwarven smiths. [03:34] (Flashback) Noelle     I should learn a lot there! [03:37] (Flashback) Alan     Why are you talking     like you're coming with me? [03:40] (Flashback) Mylène     Mylène is going too. [03:43] (Flashback) Noelle     What's another one     or two people on the journey? [03:47] (Flashback) Noelle     With you of all people, it's not like     we'd be much of a burden. [03:50] (Flashback) Alan     Well, I can't deny that. [03:53] (Flashback) Noelle     Then it's decided! [03:56] (Flashback) Alan     Lise, what will you do? [03:58] (Flashback) Lise     I have work to do for the duchy, so... SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES SIGN    Episode 7     The Imperial Marquis's Daughter SIGN    Episode 7     The Imperial Marquis's Daughter [05:36] Lise; Mylène; Noelle     And we're off! [05:40] Lise     Take care of the duchy for me! [05:44] Béatrice     Lise-sama... [05:47] Béatrice     Lise-sama, take care of yourself! [05:53] Noelle     Are you sure it's okay for you to come? [05:55] Noelle     You may not be a princess anymore,     but you're in charge of the duchy. [06:00] Lise     That's precisely my motivation. [06:03] Lise     The empire continues to harbor     ambitions of uniting the continent. [06:06] Lise     Half a year ago, the chaos within our kingdom      provided them the perfect chance to act, [06:09] Lise     and yet they showed no sign of movement. [06:12] Lise     The House of Westfelt is charged with     protecting the kingdom's borders. [06:16] Lise     As its head, I must gain a true understanding     of the empire's internal state of affairs! [06:20] Noelle     You could have at least had Béatrice     accompany you as a guard. [06:20] Béatrice     Lise-sama! Lise-sama! [06:25] Lise     She said that if Alan-kun was with me,     she'd rest easier [06:27] Lise     than if she accompanied me herself. [06:30] Noelle     Well, that's fair enough. [06:32] Alan     That's a lot of responsibility. [06:35] Lise     I'll be counting on you, Alan-kun. [06:54] Noelle     Honestly! I can't get any rest at all! [06:58] Noelle     There really isn't a smoother road somewhere? [07:01] Lise     The empire is surrounded by     mountain ranges and deserts. [07:04] Lise     The paths in are very limited. [07:19] Lise     Alan-kun, is something wrong? [07:22] Alan     Yeah. This might be a little tricky. [07:27] Lise     Those are... [07:29] Lise     sand wolves! [07:30] Noelle     I've heard of those. [07:32] Noelle     Cross them, and you're as good as dead. [07:35] Noelle     They're also known as Desert Reapers. [07:38] Mylène     No escape. [07:49] Alan     Now, shall we get going? [07:51] Noelle     Well, it is Alan we're talking about. [07:53] Lise     It is Alan-kun, after all. [07:54] Mylène     Of course Alan can handle them. [07:56] Alan     I'd like a little bit of gratitude      every now and then. [08:00] Alan     Still... [08:02] Alan     that was the perfect terrain     to engage any intruders, [08:05] Alan     and we find Desert Reapers there? [08:06] Alan     Who could be manipulating things this time? [08:23] Lise     Incredible! This town is so far from the     imperial capital, yet it's still so lively! [08:28] Mylène     That's the empire for you. [08:29] Noelle     A smithy! Where is there a smithy? [08:32] Lise     Alan-kun, is something wrong? [08:34] Alan     No. I was just thinking that the     atmosphere is a little intimidating. [08:40] Alan     I know that this is a border town,     but I feel like there are too many guards. [08:45] Noelle     You're overthinking things. [08:47] Alan     I hope that's all it is. [08:51] Alan     I'm sorry. I wasn't looking where— [08:54] Alan     Henriette. [08:56] Henriette     Alan? [08:58] Alan     It's been a while. [09:00] Henriette     What are you doing in a place like this? [09:03] Alan     I'd like to ask you the same thing. [09:06] Alan     For the daughter of a marquis to wander     around town without a single attendant... [09:10] Alan     What circumstances could     have led to this, I wonder? [09:14] Henriette     None of your business! [09:16] Henriette     And let go of me already! [09:19] Alan     Sorry. [09:20] Noelle     What? Is this cute girl     an acquaintance of yours? [09:24] Mylène     Take that. [09:26] Lise     You're Lady Henriette from     Marquis Lindqvist's family, aren't you? [09:30] Henriette     Princess Lise Adoastella... [09:33] Henriette     No, now you're the head of the     duchy of Westfelt, aren't you? [09:37] Henriette     What brings such an esteemed     personage here to the empire? [09:41] Lise     Well... [09:43] Lise     We're sightseeing! [09:45] Henriette     You're majorly bad at lying. [09:48] Henriette     It doesn't really matter. [09:50] Henriette     No further questions     about why you've come here, [09:54] Henriette     but a warning for you... [09:56] Alan     A warning? [09:58] Henriette     The empire is smoldering with embers that     could ignite and turn the country on its head. [10:04] Henriette     You should head home to your kingdom     before you get caught up in it. [10:08] Noelle     What? We only just got here! [10:11] Alan     You say to head home, but I'm pretty     much a rootless wanderer right now. [10:14] Henriette     What if you were told that the     Black Wolf Knights are on the move? [10:17] Henriette     Would that tell you how dire things are? [10:20] Alan     The Black Wolf Knights? [10:22] Noelle     Who are they? [10:23] Henriette     The empire has authorized them     to mobilize at their own discretion. [10:27] Henriette     They are the most feared unit      in all the empire. [10:31] Henriette     It's best to have nothing     to do with their lot. [10:36] Henriette     And so... [10:38] Henriette     Henriette will now take her leave. [10:40] Henriette     Please go home as soon as you can! [10:43] Alan     Thanks for the warning! [10:45] Noelle     Sounds like we came at a terrible time. [10:48] Lise     Bad enough the empire could     be turned on its head... [10:51] Lise     What in the world is happening here? [10:57] Lise     Alan-kun? [10:58] Alan     I'll be right back!     Go ahead and see the sights! [11:10] Lise     Shall we go sightseeing? [11:18] Alan     Henriette! [11:20] Henriette     Have you some other business here? [11:21] Alan     Yes, but not with you, Henriette. [11:25] Henriette     Huh? [11:25] Alan     I know you're you, but it's the disciple     of the gods that I want to speak with. [11:31] Alan     Your warning earlier...     Was that as the daughter of the marquis? [11:35] Alan     Or was it as a disciple of the gods? [11:38] Henriette     In our last life, you had a disciple      always telling you what to do, [11:42] Henriette     but in this world,     all you have is a girl named Henriette. [11:47] Alan     But you still have your powers     as a disciple, don't you? [11:50] Henriette     With certain limitations. [11:54] Henriette     What is it? [11:55] Alan     I was just wondering how you also ended up     in this world in the first place. [12:03] Henriette     It's almost like your destiny     is to be drawn into trouble, [12:07] Henriette     so consider this a bonus! [12:10] Alan     So, basically, you were worried about me and— [12:12] Henriette     In any case! [12:14] Henriette     If you want to live peacefully, [12:16] Henriette     then hurry up and go home! [12:20] Alan     All right. [12:22] Alan     Henriette... [12:25] Alan     Thanks. [12:27] Henriette     A-As long as you understand. [12:33] Alan     I need to rejoin the others as soon as I can. [12:38] crowd 1     What was that? [12:39] crowd 2     Oh man... [12:40] crowd 3     An explosion? [12:41] crowd 4     What happened? [12:42] Alan     She was right. Looks like things      are about to flare up. [12:51] knights     There! Don't let him get away! [12:55] man     Outta the way! [12:57] Alan     Destined to be drawn into trouble, huh? [13:00] Alan     Guess she's not really wrong about that. [13:06] Alan     Now, if I hand him over     to the guards like this, [13:08] Alan     they're bound to ask lots of questions. [13:11] Alan     What should I do? [13:25] Alan     That was the work of demons! [13:26] Lizette     That man was the suspected culprit     in that explosion earlier. [13:34] Lizette     Now, what sort of situation do we have here? SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES [13:50] Lizette     Mind telling me what happened here? [13:53] Alan     First, in my defense, [13:55] Alan     he attacked me. I merely counterattacked. [13:58] Alan     I didn't kill him. [14:00] Lizette     Your story doesn't seem     to line up very well with the evidence. [14:04] Lizette     How did you kill him so gruesomely     without using a weapon or your gift? [14:09] Alan     How can you tell I didn't use a gift? [14:12] Lizette     Mine is a little unusual, you see. [14:14] Lizette     I can see what gifts others have used. [14:18] Alan     Really? [14:19] Lizette     By the way, do you know     about the existence of demons? [14:22] Alan     Of course. [14:23] Lizette     The powers they use resemble gifts,      but they're altogether different. [14:27] Lizette     Meaning that I can't see them when used. [14:32] Alan     I'm not a demon. [14:34] Alan     Though I don't suppose you'll     believe me even if I say that. [14:37] Lizette     Not a chance, unless you can prove it. [14:40] Alan     So, a real-life devil's proof issue, then? [14:43] Lizette     If you're not a demon, then I'm very sorry. [14:46] Lizette     But as a knight who protects this realm,     I can't simply look the other way. [14:51] Alan     This is a problem. [14:53] Alan     If I fight and defeat her,     that'd be like provoking the empire. [14:57] Alan     If I try to run, she seems like     she'd really make that hard for me. [15:02] Lizette     Now then, you'll be coming with us. [15:09] Lizette     That was a mistake! [15:11] black wolf A     Captain! [15:13] Lizette     Close the borders immediately! [15:15] black wolf A     Yes, right away! [15:19] Lizette     If the kingdom learns of this incident,      it would be a disaster. [15:28] Alan     You really saved me, Mylène. [15:31] Alan     But how did you know I was in trouble? [15:34] Henriette     Alan! [15:37] Henriette     I swear, you're so... [15:38] Alan     Henriette? [15:40] Henriette     Right after you were warned,     you went and got yourself in trouble! [15:44] Alan     What do you mean? [15:46] Lise     Just as we started to worry because you     were gone too long, Henriette came by. [15:56] (Flashback) Lise     Alan-kun is taking a while, isn't he? [15:58] (Flashback) Mylène     That's the twentieth cow, isn't it? [16:00] (Flashback) Noelle     Should we really go sightseeing?     Or should we go looking— [16:03] (Flashback) Henriette     No need for that. [16:06] (Flashback) Lise     Lady Henriette? [16:07] (Flashback) Henriette     However, you're gonna be     lending us your power. [16:12] (Flashback) Mylène     Mylène? [16:15] Alan     I see. [16:17] Alan     Mylène's gift is Copycat. [16:19] Alan     Her power is demonic in nature, [16:21] Alan     so she was able to evade that knight's gaze. [16:24] Alan     Very impressive, Henriette. [16:26] Mylène     Did Mylène do well, too? [16:28] Alan     You did very, very well. [16:31] Alan     Now, we should hurry up     and leave this country. [16:34] Henriette     You don't appreciate your situation, do you? [16:36] Alan     What? [16:37] Henriette     All of the roads leading to your     kingdom have already been closed. [16:42] Lise     That can't be! [16:43] Alan     Which means that we won't be     able to go back for a while. [16:47] Noelle     Can't we slip through     using Mylène's invisibility? [16:50] Alan     The knights aren't stupid. I don't think     they'll fall for the same trick twice. [16:55] Lise     And with this many people,     the strain on Mylène would be significant. [17:04] Henriette     Why are you looking at Henriette? [17:07] Alan     I was thinking you might      be able to do something. [17:10] Henriette     Y-You're pretty presumptuous, aren't you? [17:13] Henriette     Although it's not as if     there isn't a potential plan... [17:20] Henriette     This is Henriette's home. [17:25] Silas     Welcome home, my lady. [17:28] Silas     Who are your guests? [17:29] Henriette     They aren't guests, but please     treat them as though they are. [17:33] Silas     As you wish. [17:36] Silas     Lord Alan? [17:37] Alan     Wait, Silas? [17:38] Lise     Do you know him? [17:41] Alan     Before I was kicked out of House Westfelt,     Silas was the head butler there. [17:46] Silas     I am happy to see you again, Lord Alan. [17:49] Alan     I'm glad to see you're looking well! [17:51] Alan     I was worried where you might've ended up. [17:54] Silas     When we servants quit     House Westfelt in protest, [17:58] Silas     this kindhearted young lady welcomed us here. [18:03] Henriette     Enough about that! That's enough! [18:05] Henriette     Hurry up and show these guys around! [18:08] Silas     As you wish. [18:13] Noelle     It's so fluffy! [18:14] Mylène     Fluffy, fluffy! [18:16] Lise     Stop that, you two! [18:17] Henriette     Please, make yourselves at home. [18:20] Henriette     Only Henriette lives here, after all. [18:22] Alan     You live in this huge mansion all alone? [18:25] Henriette     Henriette is an only child,     and her parents are long gone. [18:29] Henriette     Apparently, there was     an accident some time ago. [18:32] Lise     I'm so sorry. [18:34] Noelle     You make it sound so impersonal. [18:36] Alan     Well, getting straight to business,     what's going on in this country? [18:41] Alan     All those guards, the closed border,      the Black Wolf Knights... [18:47] Henriette     The emperor has been assassinated. [18:51] Henriette     It happened over a year ago. [18:54] Lise     So that's why the empire didn't make     a move when the kingdom was in trouble. [19:00] Henriette     We're too busy dealing with our own problems. [19:03] Noelle     Hang on, hang on! [19:04] Noelle     Should you be blabbing such vital     information to outsiders like this? [19:09] Noelle     You're the daughter     of an imperial marquis, aren't you? [19:12] Mylène     Should we pretend we didn't hear? [19:15] Henriette     Henriette knows that you aren't people     who'd carelessly speak someone's secrets. [19:21] Lise     You know that? [19:22] Henriette     In any case, you should stay here     and relax until the commotion dies down. [19:32] Alan     I wish you'd at least     come in through the door. [19:36] Henriette     What's the harm? We've been stuck with      each other since our last life, after all. [19:41] Alan     This is all the doing of the demons, isn't it? [19:44] Henriette     Most likely. [19:46] Henriette     The emperor was under     the strictest of guards. [19:49] Henriette     The only ones who could assassinate     him without leaving a single trace... [19:52] Henriette     would be them or you. [19:54] Alan     In that case, you could too,     right, Henriette? [19:57] Henriette     Snuffing out the emperor wouldn't     be of any benefit to Henriette. [20:02] Alan     So, how long have you been watching? [20:04] Henriette     What do you mean? [20:06] Alan     You don't have to play dumb. [20:08] Alan     You've been watching me all this time, right? [20:12] Alan     If not, you wouldn't have been there      to hire Silas and the others. [20:16] Alan     Also, bumping into me right after     I entered the empire... [20:19] Alan     That's too coincidental to be a coincidence. [20:22] Henriette     C-Coincidences are coincidental! [20:26] Alan     That's true. [20:32] Alan     Henriette? [20:33] Henriette     Henriette is returning to her room. [20:36] Alan     Right. [20:37] Alan     Good night. [20:47] Henriette     So, you really can smile now. [20:52] Henriette     Alan, you were worthy     of a hero's power and mission. [20:56] Henriette     I knew you had that sort     of strong, unyielding heart. [21:00] Henriette     However... [21:02] Henriette     The looks of fear the people turned on you, [21:04] Henriette     their ostracizing words... [21:06] Henriette     They hurt you so deeply. [21:09] Henriette     They broke your heart. [21:13] Henriette     That's right. [21:15] Henriette     I couldn't help wondering about you. [21:17] Henriette     I was worried about you. [21:20] Henriette     That's why I reincarnated into this world. [21:24] Henriette     At the very least... [21:26] Henriette     I wanted you to be happy in your next life... [21:30] Henriette     I never wanted you to feel that way again, [21:34] Henriette     so I've been watching over you. [21:37] Henriette     Always. [21:52] Henriette     So when you met someone who     could make you smile, I... [21:58] Henriette     was so happy. [22:03] Henriette     Even if... [22:05] Henriette     the fact that it wasn't me      upsets me a little. SIGN    The Fairy Sovereign [23:46] Lise     Next time: "The Fairy Sovereign." E8 - The Fairy Sovereign 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.) [00:02] Noelle     I'm bored! [00:03] Noelle     Bored! Bored! Bored! Bored!     Bored! Bored! Bored! [00:06] Noelle     I'm so bored! [00:09] Noelle     Where are the empire's best blades? [00:11] Noelle     Where are the dwarven workshops? [00:13] Noelle     I want to see a smithy.     I want to forge a sword. [00:17] Henriette     You can give up on that. The town is under     the strictest of guards right now. [00:23] Noelle     Say it isn't so... [00:25] Henriette     That aside, there's somewhere you— [00:29] Lise     Noelle has begun forging an invisible sword! [00:32] Noelle     The best blades. Dwarven workshops.      The best blades. [00:35] Lise     This is dire! [00:39] Alan     But, you know... [00:41] Alan     I'm the one the Black Wolf Knights      are after, right? [00:44] Alan     If Noelle goes into town alone, it shouldn't     be too dangerous, should it? [00:49] Henriette     That's true enough, but... [00:51] Alan     Or do you have some sort of plan for us? [00:54] Henriette     N-Nothing in particular. [00:56] Noelle     What? It's all right for me to go into town? [00:59] Henriette     You might as well. [01:02] Noelle     All right! SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES SIGN    Episode 8     The Fairy Sovereign SIGN    Episode 8     The Fairy Sovereign [02:36] Noelle     An outing! An outing! [02:45] Noelle     Myléne, thank you for coming with me. [02:47] Myléne     I'm your bodyguard, Noelle. [02:49] Noelle     How reassuring! [03:00] Noelle     We've still got tons to go see! [03:02] Myléne     Yeah! [03:04] Noelle     Although... [03:05] Noelle     I can't help noticing      there are a lot of elves here. [03:08] Noelle     And does it feel like they're staring at us? [03:11] Noelle     Oh, could it be... [03:13] Noelle     that I'm just too cute? [03:16] Noelle     Oh, what should I do? What if someone     suddenly comes up to talk to me? [03:19] Noelle     What if they ask me to forge      a sword with them? [03:22] Noelle     Am I a popular elf? [03:24] elf A     Um... [03:27] elf A     Never mind! [03:31] elf B     Excuse me. [03:33] elf C     May I have a moment? [03:37] Myléne     Noelle, this place is dangerous! [03:39] Noelle     Wait, Myléne! Let go! [03:42] Noelle     I'm exhausted... [03:45] Myléne     Did Myléne do a good job? [03:47] Noelle     Yes, you did great. [03:51] Alan     Sounds like quite an ordeal. [03:53] Noelle     It didn't exactly make me feel bad, though. [03:57] Lise     Well, you are cute, Noelle. [03:59] Lise     It's no wonder the other     elves wouldn't leave you alone. [04:02] Noelle     It's criminal to have so little     self-awareness, isn't it? [04:05] Noelle     From now on, I'll appreciate that     I'm so highly admired— [04:07] Henriette     That's not it at all. [04:08] Noelle     That's blunt! [04:11] Henriette     Though you're not wrong about them     taking an interest in you specifically. [04:15] Noelle     What's that supposed to mean? [04:18] Henriette     Do you want to know more about yourself? [04:21] Noelle     Huh? Well... [04:24] Noelle     I do want to know, but I     remember nothing of my past. [04:29] Henriette     Then come along. [04:31] Henriette     Henriette will show you the way. [04:33] Noelle     The way to where? [04:38] Noelle     To the Elven Forest. [04:41] Henriette     This place looks good. [04:43] Noelle     Does it? Where's the forest? [04:46] Henriette     Just watch. [05:07] Henriette     This is the Elven Forest. [05:12] Lise     But we were just at the mansion... [05:15] Henriette     We still are. [05:17] Lise     What? [05:18] Henriette     Just in a slightly different dimension. [05:20] Lise     I-I see. [05:22] Alan     The Elven Forest was hidden with barrier magic     because they were wary of outside enemies, right? [05:28] Henriette     Exactly. [05:30] Henriette     And to keep people from finding out about it, [05:33] Henriette     they wipe the memory of anyone who     leaves the forest, without exception. [05:36] Henriette     But Henriette has been granted     the right to enter the forest. [05:41] Noelle     So is that why I don't have     any of my old memories? [05:45] Henriette     It's possible, don't you think? [05:48] Alan     I'm surprised, though. [05:50] Alan     To think that the elves could construct a     barrier so powerful that I couldn't sense it... [05:54] Alan     Were you involved by any chance, Henriette? [05:57] Henriette     W-Well, you know.     Perhaps a bit here and there. [06:02] Alan     I see. [06:04] Henriette     Let's hurry along now. [06:07] Henriette     The settlement is this way. [06:19] Lise     Noelle, is something wrong? [06:21] Noelle     Yes, but I don't know how to explain it. [06:24] Noelle     I have this sense that this is where I belong. [06:28] Noelle     It feels nostalgic somehow. [06:32] Lise     I'm sure that the forest where you     were born was as lovely as this one. [06:47] Noelle     Wh-Who are all of you? [06:49] Alan     It's all right. They don't seem     to have any hostile intent. [06:52] Henriette     Of course not. After all... [06:57] Henriette     their sovereign has returned. [06:59] Noelle     S-Sovereign? [07:01] Percival     Welcome home, my liege. [07:05] elves     Welcome home. [07:07] Noelle     Wh-What? Me? You mean me? [07:11] Percival     We have awaited your return     with all our hearts. [07:16] Alan     Oh, I get it.     The eyes of the fairy sovereign. [07:19] Noelle     The eyes of the fairy sovereign? [07:22] Noelle     That demonic man who     attacked us mentioned that. [07:25] Henriette     The eyes of the fairy sovereign, Grahm Sight,      are only possessed by the elven royal family. [07:30] Henriette     It's a special gift. [07:32] Noelle     You're saying... I'm descended from royalty? [07:37] Henriette     And the royal bloodline has all but ended. [07:41] Henriette     So, to these people, their sovereign is... [07:43] Noelle     Me? [07:46] Percival     I serve as the sovereign's regent.      My name is Percival. [07:49] Percival     My liege and your honored friends,      welcome to the Elven Forest. [07:54] Noelle     W-W-Wait! [07:55] Noelle     You're really putting me on the spot,     just suddenly treating me like your ruler. [07:59] Percival     Indeed. We have no intention     of rushing your decision. [08:02] Percival     Let's begin by having you     get to know us better. [08:06] Percival     Please, right this way. [08:08] Percival     I shall show you around the forest. [08:21] Percival     This is our settlement. [08:23] Alan     Elves are as free and uninhibited      as I've heard. [08:27] Myléne     A nap would be nice. [08:28] Lise     Still, I didn't expect [08:30] Lise     to see human tools     and furniture in the Elven Forest. [08:35] Percival     Oh, it was Henriette-dono     who brought those for us and— [08:38] Henriette     Percival! [08:40] Percival     N-Never mind. [08:44] Percival     My liege, what do you think      of our way of life? [08:48] Noelle     I'm not your liege yet. [08:51] Percival     My apologies, my liege. [08:56] demon child A     My liege! [08:59] Noelle     Yes? What is it? [09:01] demon child A     Here! A present for you, my liege! [09:04] demon child B     We gathered lots of them! [09:06] Noelle     Oh, how delightful! [09:08] Noelle     I'll take this one and this one. [09:11] demon child A     Tomorrow, we'll bring you     something even more amazing! [09:14] Noelle     Okay! I'm looking forward to it. [09:20] Percival     Now then, our liege is in     the middle of an inspection. [09:23] Percival     Run along. [09:24] demon child A; B     Yes, sir! [09:28] Percival     Phillip, that means you, too. [09:32] Percival     Honestly. You've been following us this whole     time trying to get a closer look at our liege. [09:37] Phillip     That's because... [09:38] Percival     Now, go and play with the other children. [09:40] Percival     Our liege is busy. [09:42] Noelle     If you'd like to chat a little, I don't mind. [09:46] Percival     No. There will be no end to it. [09:48] Phillip     But the other kids got to talk to her! [09:51] Percival     Phillip. [09:52] Phillip     It's no fair! I can't, but they can? [09:55] Phillip     They're bad guys! [09:58] Phillip     After all, they're— [10:00] Percival     Phillip! [10:07] Percival     My apologies. [10:08] Noelle     What was that just now?     What did he mean by "bad guys"? [10:11] Percival     It's nothing. [10:12] Percival     Now, let's proceed. [10:14] Percival     Up ahead, there is a beautiful water source. SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES [10:30] Oswald     Hey, Lizette. [10:36] Lizette     That's "Captain" to you, Oswald. [10:38] Oswald     I didn't take you for the formal type. [10:41] Lizette     Have you found the entrance     to the Elven Forest? [10:44] Oswald     Those elves sure are cagey. [10:47] Lizette     When someone like you approaches,     radiating bloodlust, anyone would run. [10:54] Oswald     I don't want to hear that from you, [10:55] Oswald     the heinous criminal who broke the worst      possible taboo in the history of the empire! [11:00] Lizette     I suggest refraining from jokes     no one would find funny. [11:04] Oswald     For which one of us? [11:07] Lizette     Don't mess this up. [11:09] Oswald     I won't. Don't get so hotheaded. [11:14] Lizette     And don't complicate the situation. [11:17] Oswald     Complicate it? [11:18] Lizette     Don't go on a rampage. [11:20] Oswald     Yeah, yeah. [11:38] Percival     May I have a moment? [11:39] Alan     Of course. [11:42] Percival     To long-lived folk like us, [11:44] Percival     the past decade without a monarch     has been both short and long. [11:47] Percival     Everyone's been so anxious. [11:48] Alan     No wonder you all welcomed     Noelle with open arms. [11:52] Percival     We elves cannot be without our ruler. [11:56] Alan     You can't? [11:58] Percival     We elves serve our monarch, and it is through     years of such service that we grow. [12:03] Alan     So without a sovereign, you stop growing? [12:07] Percival     It's not just that.     We can't even bear children. [12:11] Percival     Thus our people face a slow death. [12:17] Percival     The one who kindled hope for us... [12:20] Percival     was Henriette-dono. [12:24] (Flashback) Henriette     There is a lost one whose      only interest is smithing. [12:28] (Flashback) Percival     Really? It's unusual for our kind     become so taken with smithing. [12:32] (Flashback) Percival     How did you meet her? [12:33] (Flashback) Henriette     Huh? I haven't m-met her exactly. [12:37] (Flashback) Henriette     I just sort of saw her...     I guess you say I was spying on her. [12:42] (Flashback) Henriette     Anyway, she has the eyes     of the fairy sovereign! [12:49] Alan     And that was Noelle? [12:51] Percival     Yes. [12:52] Percival     And that's not all Henriette-dono      has provided us with. [12:57] Percival     We always avoided contact with other peoples, [13:00] Percival     so we'd never enter     the villages where they dwelt. [13:03] Percival     But Henriette-dono brought us goods      from other cultures as often as she could. [13:09] Percival     Thus we who have only known      life in the forest [13:12] Percival     slowly came to understand the outside world. [13:16] Percival     Thanks to that, many of us have     now experienced other cultures [13:20] Percival     and freely enter towns outside the forest. [13:25] Percival     She never scorns hard work and is     always laboring for the sake of others. [13:33] Alan; internal     So she hasn't changed a bit in this world. [13:37] Alan     Was it also Henriette who brought in      those children we saw earlier? [13:41] Percival     Children? [13:42] Alan     Yeah, the demon children. [13:46] Percival     So you knew. [13:48] Percival     I've heard those who are very skilled     or sensitive can see a demon's aura. [13:54] Alan     You don't need to worry. [13:56] Alan     I don't hold any particular     animosity toward demons. [14:01] Percival     Really? That's unusual. [14:04] Alan     But this has got me curious. [14:06] Alan     Why would demons, who are     so loathed in this world, [14:09] Alan     be living together with elves,      who are so insular? [14:13] Percival     About three years ago, Henriette-dono     suddenly asked it of us. [14:18] Percival     She said that she wanted us to shelter     these kids who had no relatives. [14:22] Percival     Of course, most were opposed to it. [14:25] Percival     For elves, who do not mingle with other races, [14:27] Percival     they said harboring demons was     completely out of the question. [14:31] Percival     But Henriette-dono introduced us to an idea. [14:35] Percival     She said that if elves lived     alongside other races, [14:37] Percival     we might be able to grow     even without a monarch. [14:41] Percival     Of course, deep in their hearts,     many still don't approve of this. [14:45] Percival     Even so, little by little, we're trying to change. [14:58] Lise     Are you all right? [15:00] Noelle     If I look all right to you, Lise, then     there's something wrong with your eyes. [15:05] Lise     Don't say that! [15:07] Alan     Well, she has been subject to the     elves' excessive hospitality all day. [15:11] Alan     Good job hanging in there. [15:12] Noelle     Seriously! Even if they think of me     as their ruler, let's be reasonable here! [15:19] Myléne     Noelle, are you going      to become their sovereign? [15:23] Myléne     If you do, will you still be able to play? [15:26] Noelle     Nothing's been decided yet. [15:29] Noelle     I really don't know. [15:34] Alan     Well, why don't we go and     get some rest for today? [15:37] Lise     Y-Yes. The elves have prepared this     comfortable place for us to stay, after all. [15:42] Alan     Well then, good night. [15:45] Lise     Myléne-san, we should go too. [15:48] Alan     You too, Henriette. Good night. [16:03] Noelle     What should I do? [16:07] Noelle     Vanessa's unfulfilled wish to forge [16:10] Noelle     a blade that surpasses a divine sword... [16:13] Noelle     I've accomplished that goal. [16:16] Noelle     Wait a minute! [16:19] Noelle     Then what is my goal right now? [16:21] Noelle     What do I want to do?     What to I want to become? [16:24] Noelle     Why am I traveling with Alan and the others? [16:37] Noelle; internal     I see. [16:39] Noelle; internal     I've come all this way without     really understanding myself. [16:56] Henriette     Alan. [17:00] Henriette     That look you gave me earlier... [17:02] Henriette     Was that meant to call me to your room? [17:05] Alan     That's right. [17:06] Alan     I really wanted the two of us to be alone. [17:08] Henriette     I-I'm not really familiar     with this sort of thing. [17:15] Henriette     So, um, I hope you'll be     gentle as you teach me. [17:25] Alan     Sure. You can go now. [17:27] Henriette     Hey! You don't know how     to take a hint, do you?! [17:30] Henriette     Not jumping on a beautiful girl like me?! [17:32] Henriette     There's something wrong     with you, isn't there?! [17:35] Alan     You're not beautiful on the inside, though. [17:37] Henriette     Huh?! What'd you just say?! [17:39] Alan     Oh, nothing. [17:43] Henriette     So, what is it you want to discuss? [17:47] Alan     I heard that you asked the elves     to give the demon children refuge. [17:51] Henriette     That blasted Percival. [17:53] Henriette     He's supposed to be tight-lipped. [17:57] Henriette     All right, fine. There are a few things     about demons that I haven't told you. [18:02] Alan     I'm sure there are. [18:04] Henriette     First, demons aren't a     distinct race or anything. [18:09] Henriette     When someone resents other people      and wishes them all dead, [18:13] Henriette     the Will of the World     recognizes that person as a demon. [18:18] Henriette     But there are exceptions. [18:20] Henriette     Demon children are born to demon parents. [18:24] Henriette     From the moment they enter this world, [18:27] Henriette     they are branded and despised as demons. [18:31] Henriette     They're made demons through     no fault of their own. [18:35] Henriette     And demons cast their children     into the poorest conditions. [18:39] Henriette     They're forced into a harsh     struggle for existence. [18:43] Henriette     Because those who survive become     the strongest demons, you see? [18:47] Alan     What a horribly vicious cycle. [18:50] Henriette     It's nearly impossible for     children to escape on their own. [18:53] Alan     Then what about the kids in the woods? [18:55] Henriette     I happened to find them when     they were about to be killed. [18:59] Henriette     I couldn't just leave them, could I? [19:01] Alan     I see. [19:03] Henriette     What's with that expression? [19:06] Alan     I was just thinking how like you that is. [19:09] Henriette     I-I didn't ask for your opinion! [19:23] Lise     Incredible! There are places like this here? [19:26] Percival     The Elven Forest is very vast. [19:31] Henriette     Didn't get much sleep? [19:32] Noelle     Huh? [19:34] Henriette     You shouldn't fret about turning them down. [19:36] Henriette     In their own way, they're trying to figure out      how to live without a monarch. [19:41] Henriette     The decision you make should be for you. [19:45] Noelle     Yeah. Thanks. [19:47] demon child A     My liege! [19:49] demon child B     Here! This is for you! [19:52] demon child A     It's our treasure! A sparkly stone! [19:55] Noelle     It's beautiful! Thank you. [19:58] Henriette     Oh, a spirit stone! [20:00] Noelle     A spirit stone? [20:02] Henriette     It's a crystallization of elven power,     a precious stone that's used in alchemy. [20:09] Phillip     This stupid thing! [20:10] Phillip     Stay away from our sovereign!     You're just demons! [20:16] Percival     Phillip! You stand before our liege! [20:20] Percival     Phillip! [20:22] Percival     My deepest apologies      you had to witness such an ugly scene. [20:24] Noelle     Not at all. [20:28] Alan     It seems the elves' loathing     of demons runs deep. [20:32] Henriette     It isn't just the elves. [20:39] Henriette     The other races are the same. [20:42] Alan     Henriette? [20:43] Henriette     Some minor business calls. [20:55] Henriette     So this is where you are. [20:57] Phillip     Lady Henriette? [21:00] Henriette     That was pretty mean earlier,      don't you think? [21:02] Phillip     But those demons were getting     so cozy with our sovereign! [21:07] Phillip     I can't stand it! [21:08] Henriette     So what if they're demons? [21:10] Henriette     Have they done anything to you? [21:14] Phillip     They haven't. [21:18] Henriette     Wanting to speak with the monarch. [21:20] Henriette     Wanting to give her gifts. [21:22] Henriette     Wanting to be friends with her. [21:24] Henriette     Phillip, they feel the same way about     your sovereign that you do, don't you think? [21:31] Phillip     Yeah. [21:32] Henriette     In that case, Henriette believes     you could all be friends. [21:38] Henriette     They're littler than you are,      so you should treat them kindly. [21:42] Henriette     Everyone will be worried,     so come back soon, all right? [21:51] Phillip     I have to go apologize. [22:01] Oswald     Hang on, kid. [22:03] Phillip     Let go! [22:06] Oswald     You really think I'd do that? [22:08] Oswald     I need you to show me the way, you see? [22:11] Oswald     The way to the Elven Forest. SIGN    The Mark of a Demon [23:46] Lise     Next time: "The Mark of a Demon." E9 - The Mark of a Demon 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.) [00:05] Mylène     Wow! [00:06] Henriette     It all looks delicious. [00:08] Percival     Please, no need to refrain.     Eat as much as you'd like. [00:13] demon child A     Miss, have some of this! [00:15] demon child B     It's yummy! [00:16] Lise     Thank you. [00:21] Henriette     She looks like she's really     fretting over this, doesn't she? [00:25] Alan     Well, she was suddenly asked     to become the elves' sovereign. [00:29] Alan     I bet she's not interested in food right now. [00:31] Henriette     It'd be nice if we could help her somehow. [00:34] Alan     It's something she has to decide for herself. [00:38] Alan     This is so refreshing and tasty. [00:45] Noelle     I want some meat... SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES SIGN    Episode 9     The Mark of a Demon SIGN    Episode 9     The Mark of a Demon [02:20] Henriette     Well, Henriette will take her leave here. [02:23] Henriette     Percival, you're in charge     of showing everyone around. [02:26] Percival     Henriette-dono, there's no     need for you to go looking. [02:29] Henriette     It's fine, it's fine! Henriette has     to return to the mansion anyway. [02:34] Henriette     She'll look on the way. [02:36] Percival     Sorry for the trouble. [02:37] Henriette     Farewell! [02:39] Alan     Did something happen? [02:40] Percival     One of us left the forest and hasn't returned. [02:43] Noelle     Could it be that boy named Phillip? [02:49] Percival     I hope he hasn't gotten     caught up in any trouble. [02:56] Henriette     Phillip! Where are you? [03:00] Henriette     Honestly, where has he wandered off to? [03:06] Alan     Elves really are carefree, aren't they? [03:09] Mylène     Not carefree so much as... [03:12] Mylène     Lazy? [03:14] Lise     Do elves not have the concept of work? [03:17] Percival     Hardworking... is not     something you could call us. [03:21] Percival     In our defense, we elves have no need of work. [03:27] Percival     Actually, it might be more correct     to say that we shouldn't work. [03:31] Lise     What do you mean? [03:33] Percival     We grow at an incredibly slow rate     compared to other races, [03:37] Percival     and we're long-lived! [03:39] Percival     The way we experience time     and perceive most things is different. [03:42] Percival     That includes, of course,     the value of hard work. [03:47] Mylène     So to work is to be defeated? [03:49] Noelle     That's pretty deep. [03:50] Lise     I-Is it? [03:52] Alan     So, does being obsessed with smithing even     though she's an elf make Noelle eccentric? [03:57] Noelle     Don't act like I'm some weirdo! [04:00] Mylène     Who makes your food? [04:03] Percival     Food isn't a problem. Because, you see... [04:09] Lise     Incredible! [04:10] Noelle     What was that? Magic? Sleight of hand? [04:13] Percival     When we wish for it, the forest     shares its bounty with us. [04:22] Lise     How is that? [04:24] Percival     The forest is part of us,     and we are part of the forest. [04:30] Lise     So... what does that mean? [04:33] Noelle     B-Basically, it means...     the Elven Forest is amazing! [04:42] Alan     The forest and the elves blend together? [04:46] Percival     You can tell? Very impressive. [04:49] Alan     Just a sense of it, though. [04:51] Percival     It's not complicated. [04:54] Percival     We are born here. We live here. We die here. [04:58] Percival     After death, we return to the forest, [05:00] Percival     and we look after our descendants     together with the forest. [05:03] Alan     I see. This seems like a nice place to live. [05:06] Alan     And you don't have any trouble finding food. [05:08] Percival     My liege. [05:10] Noelle     I haven't decided to become     your sovereign yet. [05:13] Percival     What do you think of life in the forest? [05:15] Percival     Do you like it? [05:17] Noelle     Well, I do think it's a nice place, but... [05:21] Alan     Would it be possible for me to live here, too? [05:23] Lise     Alan-kun? [05:24] Alan     I came all the way to the empire     to find a peaceful place to live. [05:29] Alan     It feels like life here would be ideal for me. [05:33] Percival     You seem to have your reasons, [05:35] Percival     but in order for you to live here,     we'd have to acknowledge you as our kin. [05:40] Alan     What could I do to make that happen? [05:43] Percival     We wouldn't know. [05:45] Alan     What? [05:46] Percival     The forest decides everything. [05:49] Alan     I see. [05:50] Alan     Of all the places I've seen so far,      this one seems the best. [05:54] Percival     I'm happy to hear you say that,     but this is a rule of ours. [05:59] Noelle     But what about the demon children? [06:02] Percival     Henriette-dono introduced them to us. [06:05] Percival     We're looking after them for a short time. [06:07] Percival     It's not as if they'll      be here all their lives. [06:11] Alan     Then what if I said I wanted     to live here for a short time? [06:15] Percival     If that's the case,     there should be no problem. [06:17] Alan     By the way, how long would     you consider "a short time"? [06:20] Percival     Well, I'd say about a hundred years or so. [06:23] Lise     A-A hundred years is a short time? [06:26] Mylène     That's elves for you. [06:27] Noelle     Yeah, it really is. [06:29] Alan     Noelle, are you one to talk? [06:35] Percival     I see. We will take care of it. [06:38] Alan     Who are you talking to? [06:40] Percival     The forest. [06:41] Percival     It seems someone has come to visit. [06:44] Lise     Could it be Lady Henriette? [06:45] Percival     It is apparently someone     the forest doesn't recognize. [06:48] Mylène     Someone suspicious? [06:51] Percival     No need to worry. [06:53] Percival     There are several people in the empire who've     been granted the right to enter our forest. [06:59] Percival     My apologies, my liege. [07:02] Percival     As I must go and receive our visitor, [07:04] Percival     would it be all right to     pause the tour for a time? [07:07] Noelle     I don't mind. We'll see you later. [07:10] Percival     Until then, my liege. [07:14] Alan     Well, we should be good and head back. [07:18] Lise     Yes, we should. [07:19] Noelle     What? We're not going to explore? [07:22] Alan     If the worst case happens and someone from     the empire finds us, it'd be trouble, right? [07:28] Noelle     Oh, that's right. [07:29] Noelle     They're still after you, aren't they? [07:40] Noelle     Hey! That's cheating! [07:43] Noelle     What's with that attitude? [07:44] Lise     Alan-kun, do you really intend      on staying here? [07:49] Alan     Yes, I'm seriously considering it. [07:51] Alan     It seems like a comfortable place to live,     and the elves seem like good people. [07:56] Alan     Henriette's nearby too, so I can     go to her if anything comes up. [08:01] Alan     Is something wrong? [08:02] Lise     Yes, of course. Of course you want to stay. [08:04] Lise     After all, you and Lady Henriette are     on such good terms with each other. [08:09] Alan     Huh? Oh. [08:11] Alan     Henriette and I don't have the kind     of relationship you're imagining. [08:15] Alan     Although it's true she's more      than just an acquaintance. [08:17] Lise     Then what exactly is she to you?! [08:20] Alan     U-Uh, let me think... [08:24] Alan     I-It's hard to explain. [08:27] Alan     You could say we're stuck together...     Like it's fate or something. [08:31] Lise     Fate? [08:32] Lise     What do you mean by that?! [08:35] Alan     No, n-not like that! [08:40] Noelle     Like a husband who's been caught cheating. [08:43] Mylène     By his monster wife. [08:45] Lise     N-No! I didn't mean to... [08:48] Noelle     Don't you worry. [08:50] Noelle     I'll keep an eye on Alan to make     sure he doesn't get up to anything. [08:54] Lise     What? Noelle, you're going to stay here, too? [08:57] Noelle     Yeah, I am. [08:58] Lise     But that's also a bit, um... [09:02] Alan     Have you decided to become their sovereign? [09:04] Noelle     No. I'm going to live here so     I can make up my mind about that. [09:07] Noelle     It's a really important decision. [09:09] Noelle     So all the better to take my time, right? [09:11] Alan     What will you do about smithing? [09:13] Noelle     I'll just build a forge here. [09:15] Noelle     There are a lot of dwarves in the empire,     so it'll be a good chance to learn things. [09:19] Mylène     Then Mylène will live with you, too. [09:22] Lise     And so will I. [09:23] Alan     Lise, you can't do that, can you? [09:26] Lise     Why not? [09:28] Alan     Because you're not like us wanderers. [09:30] Noelle     You're in charge of a duchy. [09:32] Mylène     Not to mention a former princess. [09:37] Henriette     Henriette is back! [09:38] Silas     My lady, you have a visitor. [09:40] Henriette     A visitor? [09:41] Silas     It's... [09:45] Lizette     Hey there. Thanks for having me. [09:47] Henriette     Lizette Berwald. [09:50] Henriette     What business brings the captain     of the Black Wolf Knights here? [09:55] Lizette     Lady Henriette, you know that the emperor     was assassinated a year ago, don't you? [10:02] Lizette     We've received information that you're     harboring a suspect in that incident here. [10:08] Henriette     Dear, dear. Whatever are you talking about? [10:10] Henriette     Who told you such a preposterous thing? [10:13] Lizette     That was all a lie. [10:15] Henriette     Huh? [10:16] Lizette     To be honest, I came here on a hunch. [10:19] Lizette     The suspect was seen several     days ago in Laurus, [10:23] Lizette     after which they suddenly went into hiding. [10:26] Lizette     There's no sign they've crossed the border. [10:28] Lizette     It's almost as if they were never     in the empire to begin with. [10:31] Lizette     All traces of them have vanished. [10:35] Lizette     The only one who could perform     such wizardry, as far as I know, [10:39] Lizette     is you, Lady Henriette. [10:48] Henriette     Even if Henriette is harboring a fugitive, [10:52] Henriette     do you really think her foolish enough     to leave evidence in her own home? [10:55] Lizette     We might not find anything here. [10:58] Lizette     But... [11:00] Lizette     what about in the Elven Forest? [11:04] Lizette     I hear that you often go there. [11:18] Oswald     Now then... [11:20] Oswald     It's time to get a little rough. SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES [11:32] Percival     Sorry to keep you waiting. [11:36] Phillip     Percival-sama, I'm sorry. [11:39] Oswald     Yuck! No one should eat this stuff! [11:43] Percival     He used Phillip to make his way in here? [11:48] Oswald     Are you the boss of the elves here? [11:51] Percival     The Black Wolf Knights! [11:56] (Flashback) Henriette     The Black Wolf Knights have been granted     extrajudicial rights to mete out punishment. [12:01] (Flashback) Percival     Extrajudicial rights to mete out punishment? [12:04] (Flashback) Henriette     If you so much as bump      into them, you're done for! [12:07] (Flashback) Henriette     They have that kind of authority. [12:10] (Flashback) Percival     That is problematic. [12:13] (Flashback) Henriette     Just don't engage with them. [12:15] (Flashback) Henriette     If you wind up on their bad side, [12:17] (Flashback) Henriette     they'll find something to pin on you     and crush you in the blink of an eye. [12:22] (Flashback) Henriette     Be as careful as you possibly can. [12:25] Percival     I am Percival, regent to the elven sovereign. [12:28] Percival     Now please state your business here. [12:31] Oswald     Yeah, we heard that you're     harboring a criminal here. [12:36] Oswald     Where is he? [12:37] Percival     A-A criminal? Could this     be some sort of mistake? [12:41] Oswald     What was that? I'm the one     asking the questions here! [12:44] Percival     My apologies. [12:46] Percival     However, we have no idea     to whom you might be referring. [12:49] Oswald     I don't care! If I say he's here,      then he's here! [12:53] Oswald     Now go and drag him out here! [12:55] Percival     But... [12:56] Oswald     I said go and get him right now! [12:59] demon child A     Percival-sama! [13:01] demon child B     Do we have a visitor? [13:05] Percival     Stay away, you two! [13:07] demon child B     We gathered these.     You can have some, mister! [13:09] demon child A     They're really good! [13:11] Oswald     Hey, these kids are— [13:12] Percival     My, they really are a handful. [13:15] Percival     These children are much     too friendly with people. [13:18] Oswald     Move! [13:20] Oswald     Forget criminals! Who'd have     guessed you're hiding demons here? [13:27] Percival     Please, just let them go. [13:30] Percival     They haven't done anything wrong! [13:35] Oswald     Burst. [13:42] Lise     Noelle? [13:45] Lise     Are those the spirit stones     the children gave you? [13:49] Noelle     Those children...     and the forest are in danger. [13:52] Alan     Did you see something? [13:54] Noelle     I didn't see it, exactly. It just     suddenly flashed through my mind. [13:58] Noelle     The children being attacked     by a Black Wolf Knight. [14:02] Lise     Could it be that they're asking     for help through the spirit stones? [14:06] Noelle     Attacking children is unforgivable! [14:09] Noelle     I have to go save them! [14:10] Mylène     Mylène will go, too! [14:15] Alan     Attacking children is unforgivable? [14:19] Alan     But what if the attacker has just cause? [14:23] Alan     In that case, should I stop them? [14:28] Alan     In my previous life, I might have gone     to the rescue without a second thought. [14:32] Alan     But I'm not a hero anymore. [14:36] Alan     Saving anyone and everyone     only led to emptiness. [14:40] Alan     Which means... [14:42] Lise     Alan-kun. [14:45] Lise     Alan-kun, are you all right? [14:49] Alan     Well, we should go too. [14:52] Alan     We can't just leave Noelle and     the others on their own, can we? [14:58] Alan     I didn't want to have     to think about these things. [15:01] Alan     That's why I wanted to live peacefully. [15:13] Oswald     Huh. You're pretty good. [15:15] Percival     Please, begone from here. [15:16] Percival     These children are innocent! [15:18] Oswald     No one asked you. The brats'     executions are a done deal. [15:23] Percival     You two, stay back. [15:25] demon children     R-Right. [15:27] Oswald     C'mon, now. You really wanna go with me? [15:30] Percival     I will not allow the likes of you to slay me! [15:36] Oswald     Sounds like fun! [15:38] Oswald     Let's see. Maybe I'll try that tree. [15:43] Oswald     Burst! [15:54] Percival     Th-That can't be...     He came at me from behind? [15:57] Oswald     You're just aren't on my level. [16:02] demon child A     S-Someone save us! [16:05] Oswald     Now then... [16:08] Oswald     Which one should I execute first? [16:13] Oswald     Hey, kid! What're you playing at? [16:17] Oswald     If you want to die that badly,     I'll grant your wish and slaughter you! [16:21] Oswald     Ow! [16:29] Phillip     The sovereign! [16:31] Percival     My liege! [16:32] Noelle     I've told you, I'm not your sovereign! [16:35] Noelle     What's this? Are you their leader? [16:39] Noelle     I'm just a smith. [16:41] Mylène     And her shop clerk. [16:43] Oswald     What? [16:44] Noelle     Leave this forest immediately,     you saw-toothed jerk! [16:49] Oswald     Got crazies crawling out of the woodwork. [16:51] Oswald     You'll also... [16:54] Mylène     Noelle, this way! [16:55] Noelle     Huh? [16:56] Oswald     Burst! [17:06] Noelle     What is all this?! [17:08] Oswald     Tch, scurrying around like that... [17:10] Oswald     Burst! [17:12] Noelle     And what's Alan doing?! [17:16] Percival     If this continues, our liege will also... [17:27] Oswald     Too slow! [17:33] Noelle     Percival! [17:48] Oswald     What?! [17:49] Alan     Honestly, just when I thought     I'd found a peaceful place to live... [17:56] Oswald     Wh-Who are you? [17:58] Alan     Do I need to give you my name? [18:00] Alan     This is going to be over in an instant. [18:02] Oswald     What?! Don't go getting cocky,      you blasted brat! [18:07] Oswald     Burst! [18:11] Oswald     Don't tell me he... There's no way.     But in that case... [18:16] Oswald     I'll target that woman! [18:19] Oswald     Burst! [18:27] Oswald     You can see my fuse? [18:29] Alan     Yeah. I have pretty good eyes. [18:32] Oswald     You... Don't you dare mock me! [18:37] Alan     Do I have to tell you it's pointless     for you to understand? [18:41] Oswald     Don't act like you've won just because     you've seen through how my Explode works! [18:46] Alan     You know, I really don't like bloody fights. [18:49] Oswald     Blasted brat! [18:54] Alan     One last thing. [18:57] Alan     I'd like for you to tell me... [18:59] Alan     Why did you try to kill those children? [19:01] Oswald     Enough of your yapping! [19:04] Oswald     Who needs a reason to kill demons? [19:22] Lise     You'll be all right now. [19:24] Phillip     Thank you! [19:29] children     Yay! Over here! [19:29] Lise     Alan-kun, when you saved those     children, it made me happy. [19:34] Alan     Huh? [19:35] Lise     They've committed no crime. [19:37] Lise     They're still too young to clearly     differentiate right from wrong. [19:43] Lise     I don't want to see them suffer. [19:45] Lise     That's true, even if they do      happen to be demons. [19:47] Lise     I'm really glad. [19:49] Alan     I see. Thank you, Lise. [19:53] Mylène     Poke, poke. [19:54] Mylène     He's unconscious. [19:57] Percival     How are we going to handle this? [19:59] Noelle     What's done is done, but we definitely just     challenged the empire to a fight, didn't we? [20:04] Alan     If Henriette saw this,     I'm sure she'd be fuming. [20:09] Henriette     What was that about Henriette? [20:13] Alan     Henriette! There were some complicated     circumstances that led to this... [20:17] Percival     A-Alan-dono saved us! [20:20] Henriette     Seriously, you... [20:24] Henriette     You've made a mess again, haven't you? [20:26] Alan     Sorry. [20:28] Henriette     Henriette will make sure     to handle it artfully. [20:33] Alan     That'd be a huge help. [20:36] Henriette     More importantly,     there's good news for all of you. [20:39] Henriette     The blockades on the roads were just lifted. [20:42] Alan     What? [20:43] Lise     Now we can return to our kingdom. [20:46] Henriette     That's right! Leave all of this     to Henriette and hurry home! [20:55] Percival     Take care of yourself, my liege. [20:58] Noelle     I told you, I'm not your sovereign. [21:00] Percival     Yes, you did, Noelle-dono. [21:03] Percival     Are you really going? [21:06] Percival     Even if you don't become our monarch,     you can still live in the forest. [21:10] Noelle     There's still too much I don't know     for me to become your sovereign. [21:15] Percival     Too much you don't know? [21:17] Noelle     About elves, humans,     demons, and this world... [21:21] Noelle     There's still so much more I need to learn. [21:26] Noelle     If I continue traveling with them, [21:28] Noelle     I think I might become a     little more like a monarch. [21:33] Percival     We will always be here waiting for you. [21:37] Noelle     Bye, everyone! [21:41] demon children     Bye! [21:42] Phillip     Come back and play sometime! [21:45] Noelle     I will! I promise I'll be back! [23:24] Lizette     Daughter of Marquis Lindqvist, [23:26] Lizette     you are being taken into custody on     suspicion of assassinating the emperor. [23:34] Lizette     That completes our deal. [23:39] Lizette     On your way! SIGN    A Cry for Help [23:45] Henriette     Next time: "A Cry for Help." E10 - A Cry for Help 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.) [00:00] Alan     There. That should do it for supplies. [00:04] Noelle     I wanted to go around and see more forges! [00:07] Myléne     Will you come back? [00:09] Noelle     Yes, I guess I will. [00:10] Noelle     And next time, I'll spend a     whole day—no, a whole month [00:15] Noelle     observing dwarven artisans and their skills! [00:19] Alan     Lise? What's wrong? [00:21] Lise     It's nothing. [00:23] Lise     I was just thinking that we didn't     properly get to say farewell to Henriette. [00:27] Alan     We were in a rush to leave her house too,     so we didn't even get to see her. [00:31] Lise     She did so much for us. [00:33] Lise     I wanted to thank her. [00:36] Alan     I don't think Henriette's worried about that. [00:39] Alan     She's not good at accepting gratitude. [00:39] Henriette; background     No! No! Stop it! [00:42] Lise     Really? [00:44] Alan     You can tell her the next time you see her. [00:47] Lise     I will. [00:49] Alan     Well, shall we set out? [00:51] Noelle; Myléne     Yeah! [00:52] Curtis     Please wait! [01:01] Noelle     Who're you? [01:04] Lise     Has something happened? [01:05] Curtis     My sister... [01:07] Curtis     My older sister... [01:10] Curtis     I want you to save her! [01:13] Lise     Alan-kun? [01:15] Alan     We were leaving the empire because we didn't     want to get caught up in any more trouble. [01:20] Noelle     Why don't you at least hear him out? [01:23] Noelle     It might be something you     can take care of quickly. [01:26] Myléne     It'll be child's play for Alan! [01:30] Curtis     I haven't introduced myself yet. [01:33] Curtis     My name is Curtis Lindqvist. [01:36] Lise     Lindqvist? [01:38] Alan     Then, is your older sister... [01:41] Curtis     I'm begging you! [01:43] Curtis     Please save Henriette-neesan! SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES SIGN    Episode 10     A Cry for Help SIGN    Episode 10     A Cry for Help [03:18] Alan     So, what did you mean when you said     that you wanted us to save Henriette? [03:23] Curtis     My sister was detained     by the Black Wolf Knights [03:28] Curtis     on the charge of assassinating the emperor. [03:30] Lise     That can't be! [03:32] Curtis     They'll take her to the imperial     capital for sentencing. [03:36] Curtis     And then... [03:38] Noelle     Henriette-sama wouldn't assassinate anyone! [03:41] Curtis     I agree. The accusation has to be false! [03:44] Noelle     Then we'll go prove she's innocent! [03:47] Curtis     I'm afraid that isn't really possible. [03:51] Noelle     Now listen here, you... [03:53] Curtis     Even if you could prove it,     any evidence would just get suppressed. [03:58] Noelle     What do you mean? [04:00] Curtis     My sister is shunned     by certain royal and noble factions. [04:04] Lise     But she's so kind and intelligent. [04:08] Curtis     That's exactly why! [04:11] Curtis     My sister is too brilliant. [04:13] Curtis     It's earned her people's envy and resentment. [04:17] Alan     I see. [04:19] Noelle     So they're just being mean out of jealousy! [04:21] Curtis     And because she's what     some might call fearless, [04:24] Curtis     my sister has bucked      the ideas and principles [04:28] Curtis     of the empire without batting an eye. [04:31] Alan     There's the way she talks, too. [04:34] Alan     I imagine she's crossed a lot of people. [04:37] Curtis     This must be a plot designed      by someone who sees her as an enemy! [04:41] Curtis     But there isn't anything I can     do with my power alone. [04:46] Alan     Any friends or relatives you could call on? [04:50] Curtis     My sister and I are isolated even     within the Lindqvist family. [04:55] Noelle     The two of you really are something. [04:59] Henriette     Henriette is an only child,     and her parents are long gone. [05:06] Alan     This is a pretty big request. [05:09] Alan     May we have a little time to think it over? [05:12] Curtis     Yes. [05:13] Curtis     I'm very sorry to involve you in any of this. [05:19] Curtis     But... [05:21] Curtis     More than anything, I want you to save her! [05:24] Curtis     My sister means so much to me! [05:38] Lise     Alan-kun? [05:39] Lise     Can we talk for a moment? [05:42] Lise     It's... about Curtis-san. [05:45] Alan     Just when we're about to leave town,     he shows up with a request we can't ignore. [05:52] Alan     I don't know what he might be after,     but it's suspicious nonetheless. [05:56] Lise     So you thought so, too? [05:59] Alan     To start, Henriette     doesn't have a little brother. [06:02] Noelle     I believed him without a second thought, [06:04] Noelle     but now that you mention it,      this is strange. [06:07] Noelle     We've never met him before, [06:10] Noelle     so how did he know that we're     friends of Henriette's? [06:14] Myléne     It's suspicious. [06:15] Alan     Still, it does appear Henriette was      indeed taken by the Black Wolf Knights. [06:21] Lise; Noelle     What? [06:22] Alan     I just took a look using Divine Eyes. [06:25] Alan     She's en route to the imperial     capital under heavy guard. [06:28] Lise     Then Curtis-san really is Lady Henriette's... [06:32] Noelle     So we're being overly cautious? [06:33] Alan     At times like this, it's best to dive into the     heart of the matter and decide from there. [06:38] Lise     But what if this is a trap? [06:42] Alan     If it is, then I'll figure something out. [06:50] Henriette     I wasn't expecting a comfortable journey, [06:54] Henriette     but you could treat me a     little better, couldn't you? [06:58] Henriette     Despite appearances, I am the     daughter of a marquis, after all. [07:02] Lizette     This is protocol. I hope you     don't think worse of me for it. [07:06] Henriette     You're as inflexible as ever, I see. [07:10] Henriette     You know I couldn't escape. [07:12] Lizette     I am fully aware of that fact. [07:15] Lizette     However, there is an element of the     unknowable to you, Lady Henriette. [07:20] Lizette     And if I allowed a prisoner to escape,     my head would roll. [07:25] Lizette     I'd prefer not to die if I can help it. [07:28] Henriette     Yes, yes. I understand. [07:32] Henriette     You did keep your promise, didn't you? [07:35] Lizette     Of course. [07:37] Lizette     Now that the emperor's assassin     has been apprehended, [07:40] Lizette     who they are and what they're     doing in the empire [07:44] Lizette     doesn't concern us in the least. [07:48] Lizette     By now, they've probably left Laurus      and are headed for the border. [07:54] Henriette     Should anything happen to befall them... [07:58] Henriette     then no matter what it takes,      I will kill you. [08:10] Curtis     Alan-san! [08:12] Alan     Sorry to keep you waiting. [08:14] Curtis     I trusted that you would come! [08:16] Alan     Who's this? [08:18] Curtis     My guard and coachman. [08:21] Curtis     He's trustworthy. No need to worry. [08:25] Noelle     Alan, no matter what happens,     you'd better protect us. [08:29] Curtis     We'll travel to the capital in my coach. [08:32] Curtis     This way, please. [08:39] Noelle     I can't tell what kind of trap this might be. [08:42] Noelle     Being overly cautious is probably     fitting for a situation like this. [08:46] Curtis     Um... [08:48] Curtis     Is something wrong? [08:50] Noelle; Lise     What? [08:51] Curtis     You seem unsettled. [08:53] Noelle     Um, well, it's... [08:58] Noelle     I-I was just thinking what     a nice coach this is! [09:02] Lise     Yes, it's charming! Just lovely! [09:05] Curtis     Is it? [09:08] Alan     Are you really Henriette's younger brother? [09:11] Noelle     Hey! You're just going     to ask out of nowhere? [09:15] Alan     How did you know that     we're Henriette's friends? [09:18] Noelle     Th-That's right! Fess up! [09:23] Curtis     I understand. [09:25] Curtis     I can't blame you for being suspicious. [09:28] Lise     Could you please just tell     us everything honestly? [09:32] Curtis     To be precise... [09:33] Curtis     I'm from a lesser branch     of the Lindqvist family. [09:37] Curtis     Henriette-neesan, who hails from     the main house, is my cousin. [09:40] Lise     You're... [09:41] Noelle     Cousins? [09:42] Curtis     Even since we were little,     she's been like a sister to me. [09:46] Curtis     I think I've always looked up to her. [09:53] Curtis     I have no special talents or abilities, [09:56] Curtis     so I was ridiculed and scorned     for falling behind everyone else. [10:00] Curtis     The only one who extended     a hand to me then... [10:04] Curtis     was Nee-san. [10:08] (Flashback) young Henriette     Do something about that messy face of yours. [10:12] (Flashback) young Curtis     I don't need that! [10:13] (Flashback) young Henriette     You really are an idiot. [10:16] (Flashback) young Henriette     Showing up at a gathering     of lowlifes like them... [10:19] (Flashback) young Henriette     They're bound to see you     as prey, aren't they? [10:22] (Flashback) young Curtis     It's because I... [10:25] (Flashback) young Henriette     There we go. [10:28] (Flashback) young Curtis     Go away! I don't need comforting! [10:31] (Flashback) young Henriette     Idiot. Who's comforting you? [10:35] (Flashback) young Henriette     A pathetic loser like you? [10:43] (Flashback) young Henriette     But if you just need to vent,     that could be arranged. [10:54] Curtis     However, my parents... [10:57] Curtis     They hated her. [10:59] young Curtis     I don't want to go! [10:59] Curtis     They hardly ever let me see her. [11:05] Curtis     So I've only ever been able     to watch her from afar. [11:12] Curtis     As for how I knew you      were her friends, well... [11:15] Curtis     I happened to be watching when you all met. [11:25] Curtis     And when she was taken away     by the Black Wolf Knights... [11:28] Curtis     all I could do was watch then, too! [11:32] Curtis     She's so important to me! But I... [11:35] Curtis     I was so concerned for myself      that I did nothing! [11:37] Curtis     I'm a coward! [11:42] Lise     That isn't true. [11:48] Lise     You worked up the courage     to tell us the whole truth, [11:51] Lise     and you came to us for help, didn't you? [11:55] Noelle     You know, I'm sorry for being     weirdly suspicious of you. [12:01] Curtis     No, I'm the one who's sorry for     making you suspect me at all. [12:06] Curtis     By the way, Alan-san,     what is your relationship with Nee-san? [12:10] Alan     Huh? We're just friends. [12:13] Curtis     It's just that you two     seem to get along so well. [12:16] Alan     Do we? [12:19] Lise     Indeed. You're perfectly     in sync with each other. [12:22] Noelle     It's like watching two people     who've known each other for decades. [12:27] Mylène     Are you actually married? [12:29] Alan     What? [12:30] Lise     I-Is that what it is?! [12:34] Alan     Could you not go into shock     without verifying things first? [12:39] Curtis     I didn't know that Nee-san     had such good friends. [12:41] Lise; background     Is that what it is? Is that what it is?      Is that what it is, Alan-kun? [12:51] Henriette     Why don't you go and take     a little break, too? [12:54] Henriette     Henriette will just sleep here. [12:56] Lizette     I appreciate the concern, [12:59] Lizette     but my orders are not to take my     eyes off you for a moment. [13:02] Henriette     You just aren't flexible at all. [13:04] Lizette     Orders are orders. [13:07] Henriette     Well, keep up the good work. [13:12] Henriette     Speaking of which, [13:13] Henriette     what happened to the man who went     on a rampage in the Elven Forest? [13:17] Lizette     I'm not going to spill internal     information on my unit to you. [13:21] Henriette     This is just sleep talk.     Henriette can't hear a thing. [13:30] Lizette     Oswald was granted a pardon. [13:33] Henriette     A pardon? [13:35] Lizette     In the end, we achieved      our primary objective, after all. [13:39] Henriette     So basically, since Henriette was     captured, he was off the hook. [13:43] Lizette     That's right. [13:45] Henriette     Meanwhile, whoever benefits from Henriette     being made into the emperor's assassin... [13:51] Henriette     The empire's full of such     people right now, isn't it? [13:55] Lizette     You made too many enemies, Lady Henriette. [13:58] Lizette     I think you'd have ended up like     this sooner or later anyway. [14:02] Henriette     We'll chalk it up as a case     of reaping what you sow. [14:06] Henriette     But I guess if he's fine,     then everything's all right. [14:11] Henriette     Alan, seeing you after all this time... [14:14] Henriette     I had a lot of fun. SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES [14:26] crowd A     Hey, what's goin' on here? [14:29] crowd B     Suddenly locking things down like this is... [14:31] crowd C     How long do you suppose this will last? [14:34] Lise     This is a problem. [14:35] Lise     The imperial capital is beyond this point. [14:38] Curtis     I'm sorry. [14:41] Curtis     I'm the one who said we     should stop in this town. [14:44] Noelle     It isn't your fault. [14:46] Alan     We'd have had to resupply     somewhere, in any case. [14:49] Curtis     But at this rate, Neesan will... [14:53] Lise     Let's try not to think negatively. [14:56] Noelle     Still, why would they suddenly     lock down the town? [15:00] Alan     Could it be... [15:02] Lise     Was it us? [15:05] Curtis     I hope that isn't the case. [15:08] Alan     First things first, let's gather information. [15:10] Curtis     Right. [15:12] Alan     We'll try inquiring at the adventurers guild. [15:15] Curtis     That'd be a huge help. [15:16] Curtis     But I think those two     should probably wait here. [15:20] Noelle     What? Why? [15:23] Mylène     Why? [15:24] Curtis     Elves and Amazonesses are     something of a rarity in the empire. [15:31] Noelle     So we'd stand out too much? [15:33] Curtis     Yes. [15:34] Noelle     Ugh! This is no fun! [15:37] Mylène     Mylène will stay while others go. [15:40] Curtis     I'll show you to our lodgings. [15:42] Lise     In that case, it will just be... [15:44] Lise     me and Alan-kun going to the guild. [15:49] Lise     Just the two of us... [15:58] Alan     What's going on? You look really happy. [16:02] Lise     What? [16:03] Lise     Sorry, I couldn't help myself. [16:07] Lise     I mean, it's the first time I've     been alone with you in a while. [16:11] Lise     Not that I'm excited about it or anything! [16:13] Lise     Not in the least! [16:15] Alan     I see. [16:16] Lise     Now, let's hurry to the adventurers guild! [16:20] Lise     Valuable information awaits us! [16:23] Alan     Lise. [16:25] Alan     The guild's this way. [16:27] Lise     Sorry. [16:34] Lise     It's a tense place, isn't it? [16:37] Alan     With the town locked down,     they can't ply their trade. [16:41] Lise     Should we come back later? [16:43] Alan     It's all right. Things will work out somehow. [16:47] Curtis     Sorry to keep you waiting. [16:49] Curtis     They said your room is on the upper floor. [16:51] Noelle     Hey, is this really all right? [16:54] Curtis     Is what all right? [16:56] Noelle     Well, if the Black Wolf Knights     really are looking for us, [17:00] Noelle     then this inn isn't really safe, is it? [17:03] Curtis     There's no need to worry. [17:05] Curtis     This place is trustworthy. [17:08] Curtis     They'd never sell out their guests. [17:10] Noelle     I hope not, but... [17:13] Curtis     Even if the Black Wolf Knights     set foot in here, [17:15] Curtis     we have him with us. [17:17] Curtis     He's one of the most accomplished     knights in the empire. [17:20] Curtis     Please, set your mind at ease. [17:23] Mylène     Have we met somewhere before? [17:28] Mylène     Hey! [17:29] Noelle     Hey! Don't bother him by saying weird stuff! [17:34] Noelle     But you... [17:36] Noelle     Don't you get tired wearing     armor all hours of the day? [17:40] Noelle     Why don't you take off your helmet at least? [17:42] Curtis     He's very shy. He never takes his     helmet off in front of others. [17:53] Lise     How did it go?     Did you find a way out of town? [17:56] Alan     They said they'd like to ask     me the same thing. [17:59] Alan     What about you? [18:01] Lise     I tried eavesdropping on the     conversations around me. [18:05] Lise     It seems the Black Wolf Knights are     looking for a party of six that left Laurus. [18:10] Alan     There's no question that's us, then. [18:13] Lise     Let's get back to the others     before we're discovered. [18:16] Alan     Yeah. [18:21] Alan     The Black Wolf Knights? [18:23] Celia     Adventurers! Apologies, but we ask that     you remain where you are. [18:28] adventurer A     Huh? What gives you the right     to boss us around like that? [18:32] Celia     This is an order from the Black Wolf Knights. [18:34] Celia     Any who defy it will be cut down     with no room for argument! [18:40] Celia     Now, I have a question. [18:43] Celia     We are in search of a group of six     that recently departed Laurus. [18:48] Celia     Might anyone here know of their whereabouts? [18:51] adventurer B     A group of six, huh? [18:53] adventurer C     What about their races or traits? [18:55] Celia     My apologies. No further information     on them has been passed down to me. [19:00] adventurer C     Seriously? [19:01] Alan     Either they don't know     our identities yet, or... [19:05] adventurer B     So, who are they anyway? [19:09] Celia     Rebels who seek to plunge     the empire into chaos. [19:13] Celia     We ask for your assistance. [19:16] adventurer D     Wanderers like us don't much care     what happens to your empire. [19:20] adventurer E     Helping you with something like     that... What's it get us? [19:25] Celia     Of course, we are not asking      your help for free. [19:29] Celia     Anyone with information     will be paid a hundred gold coins. [19:33] adventurer A     A hundred? [19:35] Celia     It matters not how trivial     the information may be. [19:37] adventurer F     Actually, there were some strangers     sniffing around about the locked gates! [19:43] adventurer E     Yeah. I'd never seen them before. [19:46] adventurer F     They should still be nearby! [19:48] Celia     Really? [19:49] Celia     Who were they? [19:50] adventurer F     See? Over there! [19:54] adventurer F     When did they... [20:04] Celia     They're quick on their feet! [20:06] Celia     You there! Halt! [20:08] Lise     Is it really all right for us to do this? [20:10] Alan     Well, we aren't adventurers. [20:13] Alan     There's no need for us      to follow her orders, is there? [20:16] Lise     You're really splitting hairs! [20:18] Celia     You two! Halt! [20:21] Lise     How is this still okay?! [20:23] Alan     She just said "you two."     How do we know who she's talking to? [20:26] Lise     Honestly! [20:28] Alan     Shall we hurry a little? [20:29] Lise     What? [20:37] Celia     Apologies! [20:39] boy     It hurts! [20:41] boy     It hurts! [20:48] Celia     Are you all right? [20:49] Celia     I'll tend to you right away. [20:55] Alan     Her kindness to others saved us. [20:58] Alan     Lise? [20:59] Lise     Huh? Oh, I'm fine. [21:02] Alan     It's only a matter of time before     someone else comes looking for us. [21:06] Lise     It'd be best to avoid joining up      with the others right now. [21:11] Alan     Well, what should we do? [21:20] Lise     That noise... Was that an explosion? [21:23] Alan     That's the direction of the inn! [21:27] Lise     Alan-kun! [21:28] Alan     The others are in danger! [21:51] Osawld     Hey there! Took you long enough. [22:03] Oswald     I'm gonna pay you back what you're owed     for what happened at the Elven Forest, [22:08] Oswald     you blasted brat! SIGN    A Former Hero at a Loss [23:46] Henriette     Next time, "A Former Hero at a Loss." E11 - A Former Hero at a Loss 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.) [00:14] (Flashback) child A     Someone... Someone save me! [00:48] (Flashback) Hero Alan     Everything's all right now. SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES SIGN    Episode 11     A Former Hero at a Loss SIGN    Episode 11     A Former Hero at a Loss [02:31] Lise     This is awful. [02:33] Lise     Curtis-san! [02:35] Curtis     Lise-san, there was     an explosion out of nowhere... [02:40] Lise     I'll help you right— [02:41] Oswald     Hold it. [02:42] Oswald     Don't go getting any big ideas now. [02:45] Oswald     This stage is set for me     and that blasted brat. [02:52] Oswald     You look pretty calm. [02:53] Oswald     Is that all these people mean to you? [02:59] Oswald     Then you won't mind if I kill 'em, right? [03:04] Lise     Please don't do this! [03:05] Oswald     Do you get it now? [03:08] Oswald     Do you see who's superior here? [03:10] Oswald     Do you see who's calling the shots? [03:14] Alan     Say, let me ask you just one thing. [03:17] Oswald     What? [03:18] Alan     You strangling them to death     or your head going flying... [03:24] Alan     which do you think would happen faster? [03:26] Lise     Alan-kun! [03:27] Oswald     You... [03:29] Oswald     Sounds like you still don't     understand your place! [03:39] Lise     Noelle! [03:40] Lise     Myléne-san! [03:41] Alan     Now then, I've got lots of questions for you, [03:45] Alan     so could you be quiet for a second? [03:55] Oswald     You moron. [03:56] Oswald     I knew from the start there     was no way for me to beat you. [04:03] Oswald     Yeah, that's right. [04:05] Oswald     Those friends of yours... [04:07] Oswald     All those people lying on death's door... [04:09] Oswald     I've cast Explode on every single one of 'em. [04:13] Oswald     If I feel like it, they all go boom. [04:16] Lise     Oh no! [04:17] Oswald     Seeing your sorry face in tears     will be enough for me. [04:23] Oswald     Do it. Cut the fuses like you did back in the     Elven Forest to save your precious friends. [04:31] child B; background     Onee-chan! [04:31] Oswald     But in the time that takes,     everyone else is headed for the next life! [04:33] man     Someone! We need help over here! [04:38] Oswald     So what'll it be, you blasted brat? [04:41] Oswald     Choose who you're gonna save! [04:48] (Flashback) Hero Alan     Everything's all right now. [04:51] (Flashback) child A     Don't come near me. [04:52] (Flashback) child A     Stay away... [04:54] (Flashback) child A     Stay away! Don't come near me! [04:56] (Flashback) child A     I don't need your help! [04:58] (Flashback) child A     Monster! [05:05] Alan     That's right. I'm not a hero anymore. [05:09] Alan     I have no obligation     to save people I don't know. [05:12] Alan     What I should prioritize right now is... [05:59] child B     Onee-chan... [06:05] Lise     What just happened? [06:07] Oswald     Why? Why isn't anyone exploding? [06:12] Alan     I'll ask for formality's sake. [06:13] Alan     Do you have any last words? [06:17] Oswald     You monster. [06:20] Celia     Wait! [06:22] Alan     Sorry, but would you mind not interfering? [06:24] Celia     I can't agree to that! [06:26] Celia     Not as long as he's a member     of the Black Wolf Knights. [06:30] Celia     Your rage is justified. [06:32] Celia     He destroyed this town and injured its people. [06:35] Celia     It's only natural that he be punished. [06:38] Celia     However, that duty belongs to us! [06:41] Alan     If it needs to be done,     it doesn't really matter who does it, right? [06:44] Celia     I ask that you please stay your hand. [06:46] Celia     I do not wish to aggravate     the situation any further. [06:50] Alan     You expect me to take     a Black Wolf Knight at their word? [06:54] Celia     I don't blame you for being dubious. [06:56] Celia     I will take personal responsibility     and see that man is dealt with properly. [07:00] Celia     As vice captain of the Black Wolf Knights...     No, on my honor as a knight, [07:05] Celia     I, Celia Bartolus, swear this unto you. [07:18] Celia     My thanks. [07:23] Alan     How is everyone? [07:25] Lise     Their wounds have been treated,     and they're sleeping soundly. [07:28] Alan     I'm glad. [07:29] Lise     The town's no longer locked down, either, [07:31] Lise     so we can set out for the      imperial capital tomorrow. [07:36] Lise     Something's worrying you, isn't it? [07:38] Alan     Sort of. [07:40] Alan     We were supposedly     the Black Wolf Knights' target. [07:43] Alan     For them to pull out with so little     fuss just doesn't feel right. [07:47] Lise     Is it possible that they were actually     looking for someone else? [07:50] Alan     If so, that would be fantastic. [07:53] Alan     I have no idea what they were after. [07:55] Lise     Come to think of it,     whose orders are they acting under? [08:00] Lise     The emperor has been assassinated. [08:04] Alan     Must be someone who wants to see     the emperor's power maintained. [08:08] Lise     But who could it be? [08:19] Lizette     How are things over there? [08:21] Celia     Ma'am! [08:22] Celia     We've successfully withdrawn      the unit in Feenis. [08:25] Lizette     Good work. [08:27] Celia     However, Captain Lizette,     why did you lift the blockade? [08:31] Celia     We haven't yet located our target. [08:33] Lizette     It was the brass's idea. [08:35] Lizette     Nothing you need to know. [08:37] Celia     My apologies. [08:42] Celia     Also, I request authorization     to punish a corps member. [08:45] Lizette     Is it Oswald? [08:47] Celia     What? Yes. [08:48] Celia     He's likely to die even if I leave him. [08:51] Celia     The least I can do is finish him. [08:52] Lizette     There's no need for that. [08:54] Celia     Why not? [08:55] Lizette     Our leader will handle it personally. [08:57] Celia     Personally? [08:59] Lizette     That dumb dog biting its master has     put the master in a very bad mood. [09:07] Oswald     So you've come, have you? [09:10] Oswald     I only set this all up because     you kept draggin' your feet. [09:13] Oswald     What do I care about some grand plan? [09:16] Oswald     I'm not your lapdog. SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES [09:32] Lizette     You'll be staying here for a while. [09:35] Henriette     A rather dreary chamber, wouldn't you say? [09:37] Lizette     I think it's better than a dungeon cell. [09:42] Lizette     Now then, I'll take my leave. [09:45] Henriette     What? You could at least stay and chat     to help stave off imminent boredom. [09:51] Lizette     I have my duties, though I can't     say I'm thrilled about them. [09:57] Lizette     If there's anything you need,      I can get it for you. [10:01] Henriette     How about the key to this room? [10:02] Lizette     Not happening. [10:03] Henriette     It was a joke. [10:05] Henriette     A few books would be welcome. [10:08] Lizette     Books? What kind of books? [10:10] Henriette     Well... [10:16] solider A     Peddlers, huh? [10:18] solider A     You may pass. Next! [10:20] soldier B     You don't have a travel permit? [10:21] solider B     Hey, take this guy in! [10:23] soldier C     Sir! [10:24] solider C     Come on. You come this way. [10:26] solider C     Hurry up! [10:29] Alan     Looks like you need a     travel permit to get in. [10:33] Lise     It only makes sense that security in the     capital would be particularly stringent. [10:37] Curtis     The assassination has something      to do with it, I imagine. [10:40] Curtis     They can't let something     like that happen again. [10:43] Alan     Curtis is one thing, but it'll be hard     for the rest of us to get in through the gate. [10:48] Noelle     Why? We just need to get     a travel permit, right? [10:51] Alan     Huh? I mean... [10:53] Alan     An elf and Amazoness,     both of which are rare in the Empire... [10:56] Alan     The former first princess of     the Kingdom of Adoastella... [10:59] Alan     And an unidentified, rootless wanderer. [11:02] Alan     There's no way anyone would simply     give us a travel permit, is there? [11:07] Curtis     Isn't there anything we can try? [11:09] Mylène     Charge straight through! [11:10] Curtis     What? [11:11] Lise     Alan could do it. [11:13] Alan     Don't ask me to do anything that crazy. [11:16] Noelle     Have a stroke of genius? [11:18] Lise     Yes! We'll dig a hole! [11:20] Lise     We'll dig a really long tunnel      and bypass the walls! [11:24] Lise     That's how we'll sneak into the capital! [11:29] Alan     If we come out somewhere     full of enemy soldiers, [11:31] Alan     that'd be the end of us then and there. [11:34] Noelle     Besides, how many days     would it take to dig that? [11:37] Lise     I'm sorry. [11:39] Curtis     No, Lise-san! That's a really brilliant idea! [11:43] Curtis     The imperial capital has secret tunnels! [11:46] Curtis     Oh! Forgive me. [11:48] Alan     What do you mean? [11:50] Curtis     Only certain people affiliated     with the imperial family know, [11:53] Curtis     but the city has secret underground catacombs. [11:55] Noelle     Why would it have something like that? [11:57] Curtis     I've heard they're for escape     in cases of emergency. [12:00] Curtis     Apparently, they've hardly ever been used. [12:02] Alan     So we can evade the guards' notice     if we come in through those. [12:06] Curtis     Yes. [12:07] Curtis     It will be risky for a large      group to sneak in, [12:11] Curtis     so the two of us will go through the gate. [12:13] Noelle     Then we'll meet up later. [12:16] Curtis     It pains me to suggest a route that     carries danger, however minor. [12:21] Alan     This is for Henriette. Solving big problems     often means small sacrifices. [12:25] Curtis     Thank you. [12:58] Noelle     This place is creepy. [13:00] Mylène     It's all rundown. [13:02] Lise     It truly must not see much use. [13:04] Alan     I'm sure it's rare that      the imperial capital is attacked. [13:11] Alan     Wait. [13:12] Noelle     What is it? [13:14] Noelle     Someone's coming! [13:16] Alan     This is bad. [13:18] Lise     Is there anywhere we can hide? [13:30] Lise     That was close, wasn't it? [13:33] Alan     You saved us, Mylène. [13:37] Noelle     Are you all right? [13:38] Mylène     Just a little tired. [13:41] Noelle     Don't push yourself, all right? [13:44] Mylène     Understood. [13:46] Lise     Those soldiers just now... [13:48] Alan     Yeah, they were Black Wolf Knights. [13:50] Lise     Are they here looking for us? [13:52] Alan     Probably. [13:54] Noelle     Don't tell me Curtis got caught     and now they know where we are! [13:58] Alan     Or it could be... [14:00] Lizette     Well, well. I was getting tired of waiting. [14:03] Lizette     Suppressing my presence and waiting quietly     is really hard labor, you know? [14:09] Lizette     Come, now. If you go invisible like that, [14:12] Lizette     you make me look like some weirdo     just talking to myself. [14:15] Lizette     I'd prefer you knock it off! [14:18] Lizette     Well, we meet again, mysterious young man. [14:22] Alan     You saw me? [14:24] Lizette     I can't see you. [14:25] Lizette     But I do know where you are. [14:28] Lizette     The Amazoness's strange power doesn't      erase things from existence. [14:33] Lizette     It just makes them invisible. [14:36] Alan     Huh. [14:36] Lizette     Even if you hold your breath     and halt your footsteps, [14:42] Lizette     with my hearing, I can tell     exactly where you are! [14:46] Lise; overlapping     Mylène-san! [14:46] Noelle; overlapping     Mylène! [14:48] Lizette     I have no intention of taking      the ladies' lives. [14:51] Lizette     I only have business with the young man. [14:54] Lizette     But the same tricks won't work on me twice. [14:57] Alan     Go on without me. [14:58] Lise     Alan-kun, we can't leave you here! [15:00] Mylène     No! [15:01] Noelle     We'll stay, too! [15:03] Alan     Sorry, but I'm not confident that I could     beat her while shielding all of you. [15:10] Lise     Let's go. [15:15] Noelle     Make sure you catch up to us. [15:23] Lizette     Now, shall we begin? [15:26] Lizette     For a duel like this,     would you prefer a starting signal? [15:31] Alan     I don't care. Do as you like. [15:33] Lizette     Then I'll take you up on that! [15:47] Lise     You're safe, aren't you, Curtis-san?! [15:50] Curtis     What about all of you? [15:52] Curtis     Where is Alan-san? [15:53] Lise     We were attacked by a     Black Wolf Knight underground. [15:56] Noelle     They were waiting for us! [15:58] Mylène     It was a trap! A trap! [15:59] Curtis     What? [16:07] Alan     You've had a number of chances [16:09] Alan     but haven't sent my head flying.     Is this your true strength? [16:11] Alan     Or is something holding you back? [16:15] Lizette     Would you cease your strange accusations? [16:23] Henriette     Should anything happen to befall Alan     and the others, I will kill you. [16:31] Alan     See what I mean? [16:33] Lizette     I suppose I'll just have to get     a little more serious about this. [16:39] Alan     Is this your doing, too? [16:41] Lizette     That wasn't me. [16:43] Alan     At this rate, we'll both be buried alive. [16:46] Lizette     Looks like it. [16:49] Lizette     Is that what's going on? [16:55] Lise     That's the direction     of the underground tunnels! [16:58] Mylène     Don't tell me... [16:59] Noelle     Did they get buried alive? [17:03] Lise     Oh no! [17:05] Lise     Alan-kun... [17:07] Alan     You called? [17:14] Lise     Alan-kun! [17:18] Lise     I was really, truly worried! [17:22] Alan     Sorry. [17:23] Noelle     Hey, could you save it for     when you're alone together? [17:27] Lise     I-I-I-I-I'm so sorry! [17:30] Noelle     Honestly! You showed up      like you'd planned that. [17:32] Mylène     That's Alan for you! [17:37] Alan     What's wrong? [17:38] Alan     You look like you've just seen      a man you thought was dead. [17:41] Curtis     N-Not at all! I'm glad you're all right. [17:44] Alan     Now then, how do we rescue Henriette? [17:47] Alan     Do you have some kind of plan? [17:50] Curtis     Actually, I don't have a plan yet. [17:52] Curtis     You should get some rest tonight. [17:54] Curtis     We'll think about it tomorrow. [17:56] Curtis     You must all be tired. [17:58] Noelle     That's true. [18:00] Mylène     Mylène is sleepy. [18:02] Curtis     There's a bedroom next to this one.     You can rest there. [18:09] Alan     That should do it. [18:10] Curtis     Alan-san, where are you going? [18:12] Alan     Just a little errand. [18:22] Alan     Wow. Tales of heroes, huh? [18:25] Alan     You've liked those for ages... Ages? [18:28] Alan     I guess it would be better     to say "lives" at this point. [18:31] Henriette     Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh-What in the world     are you doing here?! [18:35] Alan     What am I doing? [18:36] Alan     I heard you're being framed     for assassinating the emperor. [18:41] Henriette     I swear... You teleported, didn't you? [18:44] Alan     Yeah. It's just me, after all. [18:47] Henriette     Well, what do you want? [18:49] Henriette     You're not going to say that     you've come to save me, are you? [18:52] Alan     That was the plan. [18:54] Henriette     Oh, please. Do you think I'm     going to be hanged or something? [18:58] Alan     You aren't? [19:00] Henriette     You're less keen than you seem. [19:03] Henriette     In the end, false charges are false charges. [19:06] Alan     So you're saying... [19:07] Henriette     In spite of everything,     I'm the head of the Lindqvist family. [19:10] Henriette     Realistically, they can't execute me. [19:14] Henriette     Right about now, I'm sure the powers that be     are discussing how to settle this quietly. [19:20] Henriette     At worst, I'll be stripped of my rank     and exiled, wouldn't you say? [19:24] Alan     In that case, I guess I jumped     to the wrong conclusions. [19:28] Henriette     Yes, you did. This is most unusual for you. [19:32] Henriette     Were you just that worried about me? [19:36] Alan     Yes, I was. [19:42] Henriette     Go away. [19:44] Henriette     Alan, I don't need you to save me, [19:47] Henriette     and there's no need to worry. [19:51] Alan     Is that true? [19:53] Henriette     Don't make me repeat myself. [19:57] Henriette     Hurry up and go back to your kingdom! [20:00] Alan     All right. [20:03] Alan     Henriette. [20:06] Alan     I'll see you later. [20:09] Henriette     Yes. [20:11] Henriette     Farewell. [20:21] Henriette     What am I doing? [20:28] Curtis     Alan-san? [20:29] Curtis     Alan-san! [20:31] Alan     Sorry! What were you saying? [20:33] Curtis     Nee-san is suspected of colluding     with your kingdom to betray the empire. [20:39] Alan     Oh, really? [20:41] Noelle     Is that all you have to say? [20:43] Noelle     Do you understand what's going on here? [20:45] Curtis     If you saved Nee-san and it became public, [20:49] Curtis     your kingdom would be seen     as abetting the assassination. [20:52] Curtis     It may plunge us into war. [20:55] Curtis     That is the one thing we must avoid! [20:57] Alan     So we should quietly leave the empire      without doing anything? [21:04] Alan     That's what you mean, right? [21:06] Curtis     Exactly. As frustrating as I'm sure that is. [21:09] Noelle     How could we possibly agree to that? [21:12] Lise     We can't simply abandon Lady Henriette! [21:14] Mylène     Objection! Objection! [21:15] Curtis     That's precisely how I feel! [21:18] Curtis     No, I have Nee-san in my     thoughts more than any of you! [21:21] Curtis     Which is why I'll figure     something out myself. [21:25] Curtis     I will save Nee-san! Please, trust me! [21:31] Lise     Alan-kun? [21:34] Alan     Let's go. [23:18] Curtis     It's been a while, hasn't it, Nee-san? [23:21] Curtis     What's this? Do you not know who I am? [23:24] Curtis     Well, I have changed quite a lot      since the last time we met. [23:31] Henriette     Curtis? Is that you? [23:35] Henriette     Why are you here in a place like this... [23:38] Henriette     Curtis Harnes Victour? SIGN    The Former Hero Lives as He Pleases [23:45] Henriette     Next time: "The Former Hero     Lives as He Pleases." E12 - The Former Hero Lives as He Pleases 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.) [00:00] Henriette     There's a veritable mountain of questions, [00:03] Henriette     but let's start with who you're working for. [00:06] Curtis     My, how upsetting. [00:08] Curtis     I set all of this up on my own. [00:11] Henriette     A lazy incompetent like you?     Don't be ridiculous. [00:15] Curtis     I've changed. [00:19] Henriette     That's... [00:21] Curtis     This power turned the tables for me. [00:25] Henriette     But the authority to command      the Black Wolf Knights [00:28] Henriette     is passed through the imperial family. [00:32] Henriette     You killed them all, didn't you?! [00:34] Curtis     Of course not.     I just threatened them a little. [00:37] Curtis     They're pathetic, always here in the castle,     so arrogantly relaxed about everything. [00:42] Curtis     Yet every last one of them ran away! [00:44] Henriette     So, what is it that you're trying to do? [00:48] Henriette     Why'd you try to pin      the assassination on Henriette? [00:52] Curtis     There was no other way.     In order to make my wish come true, [00:56] Curtis     I need your help, Nee-san! [00:58] Henriette     Your wish? [01:00] Henriette     You can't possibly mean... [01:02] Curtis     That's right! I want to become      the rightful emperor! [01:06] Curtis     But as things stand,     no one will acknowledge me. [01:09] Curtis     You understand, don't you? [01:11] Curtis     My mother was a peasant. [01:14] Henriette     As the son of a branch family,     you mean to marry into House Lindqvist [01:17] Henriette     and gain legitimacy that way. [01:20] Curtis     You're so quick on the uptake!     That's my Nee-san. [01:24] Curtis     Now, let us hurry out of here... [01:27] Curtis     and rule over this empire together! [01:32] Curtis     Nee-san? [01:33] Henriette     That's so stupid! Really, truly stupid! [01:38] Henriette     Curtis! I didn't think you were the kind of     guy to have such a cliche, inane ambition! [01:43] Curtis     Inane ambition? This is for you, too, Nee-san. [01:48] Henriette     What? [01:49] Curtis     If you rule this land with me, [01:52] Curtis     you can take revenge on     everyone who persecuted you! [01:55] Henriette     Sorry, but Henriette only looks to the future. [01:58] Henriette     She has no interest in revenge. [02:01] Henriette     If you're gonna do this, do it alone. [02:05] Henriette     Henriette is suddenly exhausted     and will be going to sleep. [02:10] Curtis     Y-Yes, of course. You must be confused     having this sprung on you. [02:15] Curtis     We're talking about marriage, after all. [02:20] Curtis     Nee-san, you have such a cute side to you. [02:25] Curtis     I'll give you time to think things over. [02:28] Curtis     Though I shouldn't have to ask     what your answer is. [02:37] Curtis     She's being pointlessly stubborn. [02:40] Curtis     That was quite the disaster,     wasn't it, Lizette? [02:44] Curtis     I heard that a blunder nearly     got you buried alive. [02:47] Curtis     You're not hurt, are you? [02:49] Lizette     There's no need for concern. [02:51] Lizette     More importantly, I'm sorry I wasn't     able to put an end to that young man. [02:55] Curtis     Don't worry about it. He's left the empire. [02:59] Curtis     And he's not likely to return. SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES SIGN    Episode 12     The Former Hero Lives as He Pleases SIGN    Episode 12     The Former Hero Lives as He Pleases [04:44] Noelle     I feel like I can't breathe! [04:46] Noelle     Is this atmosphere gonna last     all the way back to the kingdom? [04:52] Lise     I'm sorry. [04:53] Alan     But there isn't really anything     to talk about, is there? [04:56] Noelle     Then I'm gonna say something! [04:58] Noelle     I won't complain about a decision     you've already made, Alan. [05:02] Noelle     If you say you're going back to the     kingdom, then I'm going with you. [05:06] Noelle     After all, Alan... [05:08] Mylène     You love him? [05:09] Noelle     No! I trust him!     I meant that I believe in him! [05:13] Noelle     So, um, what I'm trying to say here is... [05:16] Alan     I understand. It's about Henriette, right? [05:19] Noelle     Yes. [05:20] Noelle     I don't know that the choice     you made was the right one... [05:24] Noelle     but it wasn't wrong, either. [05:27] Lise     That's true. Lady Henriette can likely     cope with the situation herself. [05:33] Alan     She told me she didn't need my help     when she sent me away. [05:38] Noelle     I swear. When did you even see her? [05:40] Mylène     That's Alan for you. [05:42] Alan     Well, you know... [05:44] Noelle     In any case, don't beat yourself up over it. [05:47] Noelle     It just wasn't something     we could solve ourselves this time. [05:51] Alan     Thank you, Noelle. [05:52] Alan     Now then, to lighten the mood,      why don't we take an afternoon break? [05:56] Alan     Say, could you stop when you     find somewhere that looks good? [06:00] Lise; internal     Yes, this was for the best. [06:07] Henriette     If that's food, Henriette doesn't want it. [06:10] Lizette     I've come to deliver something you forgot. [06:12] Lizette     I'm sorry you got thrown     into a place like this. [06:17] Henriette     It isn't your fault. [06:21] Henriette     If you would, just leave it over there. [06:25] Lizette     Understood. [06:31] (Flashback) Alan     Wow. Tales of heroes, huh? [06:34] (Flashback) Alan     You've liked those for ages... Ages? [06:37] (Flashback) Alan     I guess it would be better     to say "lives" at this point. [06:39] Henriette     You're right. [06:41] Henriette     I've loved heroic tales... [06:44] Henriette     ever since my last life. [06:47] (Flashback) disciple A     She's reading books again? [06:49] (Flashback) disciple B     Imitating humans... What a strange girl. [06:52] (Flashback) disciple Henriette     No one asked your opinion. [06:55] (Flashback) disciple Henriette     Heroes... [07:01] Henriette; narration     They never ask for a reward. [07:04] Henriette; narration     They always fight for others     and save the world. [07:08] Henriette; narration     They crush every incomprehensible hardship. [07:10] Henriette; narration     And the moment they stopped     tragedy in its tracks, [07:13] Henriette; narration     my heart would always feel lighter. [07:15] Henriette; narration     But there was one thing that bothered me... [07:19] Henriette; narration     The hero's ultimate untimely death. [07:22] Henriette; narration     Even though that is     the natural way of the world, [07:25] Henriette; narration     I just can't stand it. [07:28] Henriette; narration     In order to prevent such a tragic ending, [07:32] Henriette; narration     I worked my hardest to guide Alan. [07:35] (Flashback) Henriette     Not that way! Go right! [07:39] (Flashback) Henriette     His weakness is the spot between his eyes! [07:42] Henriette; narration     But... it didn't change his ending. [07:57] Henriette     That's why I'm fine with this. [07:59] Henriette     Alan, I'll be taking my leave     of this place a bit ahead of you. [08:07] Curtis     Hey, Nee-san. Sorry to keep you waiting. [08:10] Henriette     No one was waiting for you. [08:13] Curtis     As scathing as ever, I see. [08:15] Curtis     So, what do you say? [08:17] Curtis     Are you of a mind to work with me now? [08:19] Henriette     The answer is obvious. [08:21] Henriette     Cooperating with you is     utterly out of the question. [08:25] Curtis     But why? At this rate, they'll execute you. [08:28] Henriette     Is that something the person     who set this all up should be saying? [08:32] Henriette     Not that it matters.     Hurry up and bring the noose. [08:37] Curtis     Nee-san, stop being stubborn. [08:40] Henreitte     Did you honestly think that Henriette     would agree to work with you? [08:45] Henriette     If so, you're a rather simple-minded fool. [08:50] Curtis     That's enough! [08:51] Henriette     Same to you! [08:53] Curtis     If you refuse to go along with it, then fine. [08:58] Curtis     I'll dispatch an assassin immediately [09:00] Curtis     and have Alan killed! [09:02] Henriette     Only if you have an assassin that     can hold their own against him. [09:08] Curtis     I'll burn the Elven Forest down! [09:10] Henriette     Henriette will swallow her tongue     and die before you could! [09:17] Curtis     This is just... [09:20] Curtis     Why? Why?! Why are you like this? [09:23] Curtis     Nee-san! Nee-san, I... [09:30] Henriette     Do you feel better now? [09:32] Curtis     I-I didn't mean... [09:34] Curtis     Nee-san! [09:35] Curtis     I didn't mean for this to happen! [09:45] Curtis     Curses! Curses! Why isn't anything     working out like it should? [09:54] Curtis     That's right. That's it.     If she won't be mine, then... [10:06] Noelle     Errands done! [10:08] Mylène     All done! [10:09] Noelle     This should see us all     the way back to the kingdom. [10:12] Alan     Sorry, you two. [10:14] Alan     There's something I forgot to ask for. [10:16] Alan     Can I send you on another errand? [10:18] Noelle     Ugh. Yeah, I guess. [10:21] Noelle     Get everything packed      by the time we're back, okay? [10:24] Alan     Sure. Leave it to me. [10:27] Alan     You wanted to talk to me     about something, right? [10:31] Alan     I just got that feeling from you. [10:34] Lise     Let's go back and rescue Lady Henriette. [10:39] Lise     I understand that taking action     might worsen the situation. [10:44] Lise     So I can see why we'd leave      without doing anything. [10:48] Lise     I understand it, but I don't want to accept it! [10:51] Alan     Even if Henriette     doesn't want to be rescued? [10:56] Lise     Even so. Even if it's just     my own selfish desire, [10:59] Lise     I want to go and save her! [11:04] Celia as guard     If you want to, then you     should go and save her. [11:07] Celia as guard     You needn't be rational     when you want to save someone. [11:10] Celia as guard     That principle is what led you to save      the people of this town, isn't it? [11:16] Lise     Might you possibly be... [11:23] Henriette     You again? [11:25] Curtis     Nee-san, come and rule the empire with me. [11:29] Henriette     Do it yourself. [11:31] Curtis     Please rethink this. [11:33] Henriette     You're being annoying. [11:34] Curtis     I need you, Nee-san! [11:36] Henriette     Stop it! [11:40] Curtis     All right. Fine then. [11:50] Curtis     I'll kill you and make you mine alone! [11:59] Henriette     You really are just... [12:05] Curtis     You should've just quietly disappeared. [12:09] Curtis     You're... [12:12] Curtis     C-Celia! [12:14] Curtis     You've betrayed me! [12:17] Celia     Betrayed you? I serve the Victour Empire. [12:21] Celia     Harming citizens for your own selfish ends... [12:24] Celia     A tyrant who'd frame the innocent... [12:26] Celia     I have no recollection      of serving the likes of you! [12:28] Alan     Well, we're keeping everyone waiting. [12:31] Alan     Let's finish this quickly. SIGN    THE BANISHED FORMER HERO     LIVES AS HE PLEASES [12:41] (Flashback) demon     What is your wish? [12:43] (Flashback) Curtis     Nee-san. I want Henriette-neesan. [12:48] (Flashback) Curtis     I want to make her mine. [12:58] (Flashback) Curtis     What have you done? [12:59] (Flashback) Curtis     H-Harming His Imperial Majesty is... [13:02] (Flashback) demon     A necessary sacrifice     for granting your wish. [13:06] (Flashback) Curtis     Th-Then if I become emperor,     Nee-san will be mine? [13:13] (Flashback) Curtis     But that's impossible. [13:14] (Flashback) Curtis     I'm an outsider who'd never      be allowed in the royal family. [13:18] (Flashback) Curtis     I could never become emperor! [13:21] (Flashback) demon     And what if you had the power     to overturn everything? [13:26] (Flashback) Curtis     Wh-Where would power like that come from? [14:03] Curtis     Are you mocking me? [14:05] Curtis     You are helpless before my power!      You're nothing! [14:10] Alan     You're talking like that     power belongs to you, [14:12] Alan     but it isn't yours, is it? [14:15] Curtis     S-S-Silence! [14:36] Curtis     Tch! Stop moving around! [14:38] Henriette     Stop this already, Curtis! [14:41] Henriette     Alan isn't someone you can beat! [14:44] Curtis     I'll overpower him! [14:52] Henriette     Are you all right? [14:53] Celia     Y-Yes, somehow. [14:55] Henriette     You went and accepted the power of a demon. [14:58] Henriette     Do you really want to be     emperor that badly? [15:01] Alan     Huh? You still haven't realized? [15:04] Alan     Henriette, you're pretty dense. [15:06] Henriette     Dense? [15:08] Alan     Not that I should talk. [15:10] Curtis     Don't speak to Nee-san! [15:27] Curtis     Blast it! It was all going so well! [15:31] Curtis     Why did you come and interfere? [15:33] Alan     It was going well? [15:35] Alan     You really thought no one had     caught on to such a sloppy plan? [15:39] Alan     Your naivete is almost commendable. [15:43] Alan     But there was one thing I didn't understand. [15:46] Alan     And that's your objective. [15:48] Curtis     It's obvious, isn't it?     I want to be the rightful emperor. [15:52] Curtis     No, I must become the emperor. [15:54] Alan     Then why did you approach us? [15:57] Alan     Why did you try to take my life? [15:59] Alan     As far as the empire's concerned,      I'm just an outsider. [16:03] Curtis     That's because... you're in the way. [16:06] Alan     Well, I finally figured it out. [16:08] Alan     The emperor's throne means nothing to you... [16:12] Alan     because what you really want is Henriette. [16:16] Curtis     No! No, you're wrong! You're wrong! [16:18] Alan     Then let me ask you this.      Why do you want to be emperor? [16:21] Alan     Once you have the crown, what will you do? [16:24] Curtis     When I become emperor, I'll rule this land... [16:29] Curtis     I'll rule the land a-and... I... [16:32] Curtis     Wh-What did I want to do?! [16:35] Alan     I thought so. That power has consumed you. [16:39] Curtis     No, it hasn't! [16:40] Alan     You can't seem to think straight     and your morals are wavering. [16:44] Alan     Don't you sense it? [16:45] Alan     You're hurting the person     most precious to you... and for what? [16:55] Curtis     I... I... [17:04] Celia     Come, let us go. [17:15] Celia     Lady Henriette? [17:20] Henriette     Curtis, I can't return your feelings, [17:24] Henriette     but if there's anything I can do to help... [17:28] Henriette     Curtis? [17:29] Curtis     I knew it. [17:31] Curtis     I knew it was his fault that you      were acting strangely, Nee-san! [17:34] Curtis     You won't look at me because of him! [17:39] Curtis     Wait for me, Nee-san! [17:40] Curtis     I'm going to kill him now! [17:42] Alan     Curtis! You have to let go of that power! [17:45] Alan     There's still time! [17:46] Curtis     No! I will have everything! [17:49] Curtis     Nee-san! The emperor's throne! [17:52] Curtis     The empire! The world! [17:54] Curtis     Everything! [17:56] Alan     You leave me no choice. [17:57] Alan     Whether you become emperor or rule     the whole world makes no difference to me. [18:02] Alan     But you're giving Henriette back. [18:05] Curtis     Nee-san belongs to me! [18:07] Curtis     I'm not letting the likes of you have her! [18:12] Celia     What terrifying power! [18:18] Curtis     Die! [18:27] Celia     Captain? [18:29] Henriette     Lizette? [18:30] Henriette     What do you think you're doing? [18:33] Lizette     I owe that young man there a favor. [18:36] Henriette     You mean Alan? [18:37] Curtis     Lizette, do you understand what you've done? [18:42] Lizette     An act of rebellion, I believe. [18:44] Curtis     What? [18:45] Lizette     You're going to lose anyway. [18:47] Lizette     So I decided to intrude and get     a hit in before that happened. [18:53] Curtis     Very well. [18:54] Curtis     I'll slaughter all of you with my own hands! [19:00] Curtis     This is the end! [19:02] Alan     Yes, let's finish this. [19:04] Curtis     Cease your false show of strength! [19:07] Alan     I'm going to go all out now     without reservation. [19:10] Alan     Henriette isn't near you anymore, you see? [19:13] Curtis     Sh-Shut up! [19:16] Curtis     You can just... [19:26] Curtis     Th-This can't be! [19:28] Curtis     You dare... [19:31] Alan     World End, Ultimate Skill: Flash! [19:44] Alan     Curtis. [19:46] Curtis     It's like the power of a god. [19:50] Curtis     Who are you, really? [19:52] Alan     I'm just Alan. [19:54] Alan     A failure who was expelled from a duchy     in the neighboring kingdom. [19:58] Curtis     With power like yours, you could     have whatever you wanted. [20:02] Curtis     You could be the absolute ruler     of our entire world. [20:06] Curtis     You could have anything you wished for. [20:08] Curtis     So why haven't you tried     to become something? [20:12] Alan     Even if I had control over the whole world, [20:15] Alan     someone would appear to break that control. [20:18] Alan     That's just the way the world works. [20:21] Curtis     I wonder about that. [20:23] Alan     Besides, things like political power and     world domination have never interested me. [20:30] Alan     All I want is to live peacefully. [20:34] Curtis     How unfair. [20:36] Curtis     If I'd had your power, everyone     would have acknowledged me. [20:39] Curtis     I wouldn't have been ridiculed or neglected. [20:42] Curtis     And Nee-san would have... [20:45] Alan     It's not as nice as you think it is... [20:49] Alan     All of this. [20:52] Curtis     Even so, I wish... [21:00] Henriette     Alan! [21:01] Alan     Henriette. Are you hurt? [21:03] Henriette     I'm fine, but... [21:05] Alan     But what? [21:06] Henriette     Just... good work coming to save me. [21:10] Henriette     No, that's not it. [21:12] Henriette     It's, um... Th-Thank... [21:16] Alan     Huh? [21:17] Henriette     Oh, why did you come back?! [21:19] Henriette     How many times did I tell you     I didn't need saving? [21:22] Alan     Who knows? Why did I come back? [21:25] Henriette     Honestly! Why do you always go sticking your     nose in wherever you feel like?! [21:31] Lizette     I'm sorry to interrupt when you two     are having such a touching moment. [21:35] Henriette     This is not a touching moment! [21:37] Lizette     You should escape     before things get complicated. [21:40] Alan     That's true. [21:42] Henriette     Things seem pretty complicated already. [21:46] Alan     Well, let's go! [21:48] Henriette     Alan. [21:49] Alan     Huh? [21:53] Henriette     It's nothing. [21:56] Henriette; narration     Curtis Harnes Victour had joined forces     with a demon to assassinate the emperor. [22:01] Henriette; narration     The truth was buried in darkness... [22:04] Henriette; narration     and Henriette Lindqvist was executed. [22:08] Henriette; narration     Thus, the Lindqvist family came to an end. [22:16] Henriette     What a tragic ending.     The tears just won't stop. [22:20] Alan     So, why is the supposedly dead      Henriette sitting in front of me? [22:24] Alan     Are you a ghost? [22:27] Henriette     Want to touch me and find out? [22:29] Lise     Lady Henriette! [22:31] Alan     I decline with every fiber of my being. [22:34] Noelle     Then we will... [22:36] Mylène     ...touch and see. [22:38] Henriette     Wait! Stop! [22:42] Noelle     Wow, that's amazing! [22:44] Mylène     It looks delicious. [22:47] Henriette     Why did you come to save me? [22:50] Alan     When I was banished from my parents' home, [22:52] Alan     I thought that I'd live peacefully,     this time for sure, doing whatever I want. [23:00] Alan     I saved you because I wanted to. [23:01] Alan     Even if that wasn't what you wanted. [23:08] Henriette     That's not... [23:10] Lise     Alan-kun! Lady Henriette! [23:13] Lise     Let's have breakfast! [23:15] Alan     Okay! I'm coming! [23:27] Henriette     Alan, you really are my... [23:31] Henriette     No, you're everyone's... [23:33] Henriette     hero. SIGN    Thank you for watching to the end! SIGN    Illustration by: Tamura Kazuhiko