# 4 - Saved by the King
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***SIGN*** Saved by the King.
**[01:35] Grey**
*No doubt about it. There are people nearby.*
**[01:56] Grey**
*There they are.*
**[01:59] Tess**
Help! Anyone!
**[02:00] Danton**
Shut her up.
**[02:06] Pinky**
Hey, boss.
**[02:08] Pinky**
Elf girls sell for a lot, don't they?
**[02:11] Danton**
Yeah, she'll earn us quite a bit.
**[02:14] Danton**
Let's get moving.
**[02:15] Danton**
Then we can finally say
goodbye to these eerie woods.
**[02:20] Grey**
*They intend to sell her as a slave.*
**[02:27] (Flashback) Bandit Leader**
Leave the women and kid alive.
**[02:30] (Flashback) Bandit Leader**
Don't hurt 'em. They'll be worth less.
**[02:36] Deuce**
Hey, quit squirming.
**[02:43] Sylvia**
*You failed.*
**[02:46] Sylvia**
* I'll not teach someone*
* with that look on their face.*
**[02:51] Grey**
*I understand, Sylvia.*
**[02:55] Grey**
*I won't let my negative emotions rule me.*
**[03:20] Grey**
* Why don't you show me the way*
* to the nearest human settlement?*
**[03:26] Deuce**
Seems like a waste to sell her off
without having some fun first.
**[03:29] Grey**
* Then again, there's no guarantee she*
* goes that long without being hurt.*
**[03:38] Grey**
* For now, I'll prepare and*
* wait. It won't be long.*
**[03:53] Grey**
* I wonder why those forest hounds*
* are so obedient to the humans.*
**[04:01] Grey**
*Magic, eh?*
**[04:04] Grey**
*Sorry, but I can take advantage of that.*
**[04:12] Deuce**
Hey!
**[04:13] Deuce**
Shut them up already. It's gonna attract
every beast in the woods.
**[04:18] Pinky**
Stupid mutts!
**[04:19] Pinky**
Damned nuisance. We'll be
selling you off, too, soon...
**[04:27] Pinky**
A kid?
**[04:32] Grey**
*One down.*
**[04:34] Arthur**
I'm going to take this.
**[04:39] Deuce**
He's taking too long to get back.
**[04:41] Deuce**
Hey, are you taking a piss out there? What's up?
**[04:50] Grey**
*That's two. Combat in this body is exhausting.*
**[04:54] George**
Hey, what are you doing?
**[04:56] George**
Where did you go? Get back here already.
**[05:01] Grey**
*A third down.*
**[05:02] Danton**
What happened?!
**[05:03] George**
B-Be careful! The brat's a mage!
**[05:07] Danton**
A kid mage?
**[05:09] Danton**
Well, ain't that rare?
**[05:12] Danton**
In that case, I had better make sure not to
kill the golden egg that just fell into my lap.
**[05:19] Danton**
Don't you think?
**[05:25] Grey**
*What is he doing?*
**[05:27] Danton**
You're coming with me. And you might
even fetch us more cash than the girl!
**[05:32] Danton**
So try not to die, kiddo!
**[05:44] Danton**
That wasn't bad at all.
**[05:46] Grey**
*Maybe this...*
**[05:50] Grey**
*Damn it!*
**[05:52] Danton**
You've got some slick tricks up your sleeve.
**[05:55] Danton**
Go on! It's your weapon, come and take it!
**[06:02] Danton**
Good reaction time, too.
**[06:05] Danton**
Let me see your face, golden ticket.
**[06:08] Danton**
Give up. You don't stand a chance.
**[06:12] Grey**
*We'll see...*
**[06:16] Danton**
That's hot!
**[06:17] Grey**
*Good. I was able to condense fire.*
**[06:19] Danton**
Damn it all. I'm done trying to
take you alive, you little shit.
**[06:23] Danton**
I'll just sell your carcass to
some of those demented collectors.
**[06:27] Danton**
Just you wait!
**[06:37] George**
N-Now hang on...
**[06:40] George**
Please, I'm begging you.
**[06:44] Arthur**
I'm pretty sure that girl
asked you the same thing.
**[07:03] Grey**
*What was that, just now?*
**[07:06] Tess**
What's wrong?
**[07:08] Arthur**
Come along now, it's safe.
**[07:12] Arthur**
You can go home.
**[07:17] Tess**
What is that? Are you hurt?
**[07:19] Arthur**
No, it's...
**[07:21] Grey**
* I see. A normal child is surprised*
* by this sort of thing.*
**[07:25] Grey**
* Come to think of it, this is the first time*
* I've been around a child my own age.*
**[07:36] Arthur**
Sorry, hang on a sec.
**[07:42] Tess**
Is that...
**[07:43] Arthur**
There are some things that kids shouldn't see.
**[07:46] Tess**
You're a kid, too.
**[07:48] Arthur**
That's true, I guess.
**[07:51] Tess**
Hey.
**[07:52] Arthur**
What?
**[07:54] Tess**
What happened to those bad
people who kidnapped me?
**[07:58] Arthur**
They, uh, had an unfortunate accident.
**[08:03] Tess**
An accident?
**[08:04] Arthur**
Don't worry. You're safe now.
**[08:07] Tess**
I see.
**[08:11] Arthur**
Is this yours?
**[08:12] Tess**
Yes, thank you.
**[08:14] Arthur**
Well, it was nice meeting you.
**[08:23] Tess**
*I'm scared! Don't leave me behind!*
**[08:31] Arthur**
I need to get back to my family,
**[08:34] Arthur**
and the scum— er, bad guys
won't be coming after you again.
**[08:38] Tess**
* You would abandon a delicate little*
* girl in these woods, you brute?!*
**[08:43] Arthur**
Shouldn't an elf be safe in the woods?
**[08:48] Tess**
My parents told me that the tree
golems will eat a child in no time.
**[08:54] Arthur**
Do you know which direction you came from?
**[08:56] Tess**
That way.
**[08:57] Grey**
*The opposite direction...*
**[08:59] Arthur**
Then, do you know how far they
brought you from when they caught you?
**[09:02] Tess**
No. I was chasing some bugs and then I got lost.
**[09:07] Grey**
*This is unreasonable.*
**[09:09] Grey**
* But I suppose that's what*
* children are typically like.*
**[09:22] Grey**
*I guess I can't just leave her.*
**[09:28] Arthur**
Okay, then.
**[09:34] Grey**
*I don't know how to control them.*
**[09:37] Grey**
*Better to spare them a painful death.*
**[09:40] Tess**
Hey, we should set them free, too.
**[09:43] Arthur**
Uh, but...
**[09:45] Tess**
If we just leave them, they'll die!
**[09:48] Arthur**
But they might attack us.
**[09:51] Tess**
It's okay. They were just being
used by those bad people.
**[09:55] Tess**
Besides, the people of the
forest cherish all life!
**[10:15] Arthur**
Okay, let's get you home next.
**[10:35] Arthur**
Oh, I never asked your name.
**[10:38] Tess**
Tessia. Tessia Eralith.
**[10:41] Tess**
What about you?
**[10:43] Arthur**
Arthur Leywin.
**[10:48] Arthur**
You're probably hungry. But even if you're not,
you should still eat something.
**[10:53] Arthur**
We might have a long walk ahead of us.
**[11:02] Sylvia**
*You must be hungry.*
**[11:04] Sylvia**
* But even if you're not,*
* you should eat something.*
**[11:09] Sylvia**
* If you want to be able to move*
* again sooner, rather than later.*
**[11:13] Grey**
*I'm starting to sound like her.*
**[11:16] Tess**
This smells funny.
**[11:18] Arthur**
It's just some jerky
boiled with some salt.
**[11:21] Arthur**
It'd probably taste better if I had some herbs.
**[11:28] Grey**
* I've always considered food little more*
* than a means of getting nutrition.*
**[11:38] Tess**
I want something sweet.
**[11:41] Grey**
* In terms of childlike behavior, Tessia*
* should prove a good model to learn from.*
**[11:46] Tess**
Hey, why are you in the
Forest of Elshire, Arthur?
**[11:51] Arthur**
I got separated from my family, I guess?
**[11:54] Tess**
Really?! You're lost, too, then.
**[11:57] Arthur**
What are things like in the land of the elves?
**[12:01] Tess**
In Elenoir? It's fun!
**[12:04] Tess**
My parents are really busy, so I spend a
lot of time with my grandpa and caretakers.
**[12:18] Grey**
* The trip continued for*
* longer than I anticipated,*
**[12:20] Grey**
*with no sign of the location of Elenoir.*
**[12:25] Arthur**
What are those bugs?
**[12:27] Tess**
Aren't they neat? We have
a lot of them in Elenoir.
**[12:31] Tess**
We use them to mark paths all the time.
**[12:36] Tess**
Do you want one?
**[12:38] Arthur**
Nope.
**[12:41] Tess**
It's like an earring!
**[12:45] Grey**
*So this is how children play, huh?*
**[12:49] Tess**
Once my mana awakens, I'm going
to train at my master's place.
**[12:54] Tess**
I'm really looking forward to it!
**[12:57] Arthur**
So you get assigned a master, huh?
There's no organized education?
**[13:01] Tess**
Organized education?
**[13:04] Arthur**
Nevermind. Just talking to myself.
**[13:19] Grey**
* It's one of the forest hounds from before.*
* I should have killed it after all.*
**[13:24] Arthur**
Go into the tent for a moment.
**[13:27] Tess**
But you're still...
**[13:28] Arthur**
I'm going to keep watch from out here.
**[13:30] Tess**
I see.
**[13:34] Grey**
*A lot happened today.*
**[13:37] Grey**
*What was it that Sylvia wanted me to have?*
**[13:42] Tess**
Are you sure you don't need to sleep?
**[13:47] Arthur**
You're still awake.
**[13:49] Tess**
Well, the truth is Grandpa said I'm
not supposed to sleep with any men,
**[13:55] Tess**
but I'll keep it a secret!
**[13:57] Arthur**
It's fine. I'm not tired at all.
**[14:00] Tess**
Okay...
**[14:01] Arthur**
Now, sleep well.
**[14:05] Tess**
H-Hey! I realized something!
**[14:07] Arthur**
Just go to bed already.
**[14:09] Tess**
If you're out here, won't beasts be more likely
to notice you and see that you're a kid?
**[14:15] Arthur**
You're scared of ghosts, aren't you?
**[14:17] Tess**
I'm just considering our safety!
**[14:19] Tess**
Which is why I think you should
keep watch from inside the tent!
**[14:26] Arthur**
Our safety, huh?
**[14:28] Tess**
I-It really isn't because I'm scared.
**[14:31] Tess**
But stay where you are.
Don't go outside without telling me.
**[14:34] Tess**
And if I need to go potty,
make sure to come with me.
**[14:36] Arthur**
Right, right. I get it.
**[14:38] Arthur**
Now go to sleep.
**[14:40] Tess**
Hey, you're from the human
kingdom, right Arthur?
**[14:44] Tess**
I heard that human men are all
perverts, and have many wives.
**[14:50] Arthur**
Who told you that?!
**[14:52] Tess**
My grandpa.
**[14:53] Arthur**
Well, I'm pretty sure there are elf perverts, too.
And do you even know what a pervert is?
**[15:00] Tess**
Not really.
**[15:01] Arthur**
The only people with multiple
wives are certain aristocrats.
**[15:06] Tess**
I see. Okay, then.
**[15:08] Arthur**
Really?
**[15:14] Grey**
*She's asleep. Rather anticlimactic.*
**[15:18] Arthur**
Is this what having a
little sister is like?
**[15:47] Grey**
* Tessia has grown so*
* comfortable around me.*
**[15:50] Grey**
* It seems as if she has forgotten*
* all about the slavers.*
**[16:04] Grey**
* To be honest, I've been feeling annoyed,*
* since I'm worried about my family,*
**[16:07] Grey**
*and want to reunite with them soon.*
**[16:17] Grey**
*And there was something unexpected...*
**[16:21] Tess**
Arthur?!
**[16:23] Grey**
* An unbearable pain that I could*
* feel emanating from my mana core.*
**[16:28] Tess**
Hey, are you okay?!
**[16:30] Arthur**
Yeah, it's... fine...
**[16:33] Tess**
I'm going to look for herbs that might help!
**[16:38] Arthur**
Wait... It's dangerous!
**[16:42] Grey**
* The pain didn't get any better, and the*
* duration between attacks got shorter.*
**[16:47] Grey**
* Should I tell Tessia about it?*
* No, it'd just worry her.*
**[16:56] Grey**
*Of all the timing!*
**[17:03] Tess**
Arthur! This is supposed to
help when your tummy hurts.
**[17:07] Arthur**
Tessia, get back!
**[17:20] Arthur**
What?
**[17:22] Tess**
I think he's repaying us!
**[17:23] Arthur**
For what?
**[17:24] Tess**
For being good!
**[17:35] Tess**
It's so tender!
**[17:42] Grey**
*This is good.*
**[17:44] Grey**
*I suppose growing children really do need meat.*
**[17:48] Tess**
Oh, there weren't any medicinal herbs,
but I found some mushrooms.
**[17:52] Tess**
They're very nutritious. The women
in Elenoir eat them all the time!
**[18:03] Tess**
Sorry. I guess they might be
too strong for men.
**[18:09] Grey**
*I was careless.*
**[18:20] Grey**
*My eyelids feel heavy.*
**[18:22] Tess**
And there was always a story
book to go with bedtime.
**[18:26] Tess**
They'd be stories of the human
kingdom and the dwarf nation.
**[18:30] Tess**
It made me want to visit some day,
but there are bad people in both, apparently.
**[18:37] Tess**
That's why the people in Elenoir
don't trust people from other countries.
**[18:41] Tess**
Humans in particular.
**[18:44] Tess**
Hey, are you listening, Arthur?
**[18:51] Tess**
Looks like I'm the more grown up one, after all.
**[19:11] Tess**
I'm sorry, Arthur.
**[19:12] Arthur**
It's okay. We're nearly there, right?
**[19:15] Grey**
*Children are so weak.*
**[19:19] Tess**
Hey, I've been wondering this whole time...
**[19:23] Tess**
We've gotten pretty close, right?
So is it okay if I call you "Art," like we're friends?
**[19:30] Arthur**
That's fine.
**[19:32] Tess**
That's all you have to say?
**[19:34] Arthur**
A low-born country bumpkin like myself
**[19:36] Arthur**
is unworthy of such a great honor,
Your Highness Tessia.
**[19:41] Tess**
What was that?! It's like the kind
of joke an old man would make.
**[19:44] Arthur**
That's rich coming from the crybaby who
won't go to the bathroom without me.
**[19:49] Tess**
Silence! Just when I was thinking
of treating you like a friend...
**[19:54] Arthur**
Sure sounds like she's feeling fine.
**[19:57] Grey**
*A friend, eh?*
**[20:05] Tess**
I think I saw something!
**[20:07] Arthur**
Yeah, I think I did, too.
**[20:09] Arthur**
Moss, leaves, and a whole
lot of trees, specifically.
**[20:22] Arthur**
Tessia, is this...
**[20:24] Tess**
It is! We're here!
**[20:30] Arthur**
What the—
**[20:33] Tess**
Come with me, Art!
**[22:26] Chief Guard**
The use of a teleportation
gate alerted me right away.
**[22:35] Grey**
*Who is he talking to?*
**[22:40] Arthur**
T-Tessia!