01x06 - Journey

[bunniefuu]

Um. Mr. Peter?

Yes?

Why don't we take a break,

around that area?

[PETER]

Good idea.

Mr. Momon.

[AINS]

I understand.

[PETER]

Enjoy this.

Things will get a little

dangerous from here on out.

[AINS] Don't worry about

us. We'll be careful.

[MOMONGA] I'll have to be,

considering I can't use

most of my magic in this armor.

Playing the t*nk role was

never really my speed.

[MOMONGA] If things start

to get out of hand,

Narberal will use

fifth tier magic.

I'm not sure what

we'll be facing,

but hopefully, that

will be enough.

If not, I may have

to get serious.

Try not to look

so worried, Nabe.

Everthing'll be fine

as long as I'm here.

I'm the best set of eyes

and ears this side

of the Re-Estize Kingdom

Don't be shy. You can praise me.

Can I squash him yet?

[AINS]

Nabe.

Mosquitos should be

handled without mercy.

Please, sir.

Harsh!

But it's okay, gorgeous,

I so can tell you want me.

[PETER, NINYA, DYNE

laugh nervously]

You know, I just

realized something.

We've crossed into the Wise King

of the Forest's territory.

[AINS]

Who is this "Wise King"?

It's a very old and

powerful magical creature.

At least, that's

what the legends say.

Not only can it cast magic,

but it's physically strong.

And if its four razor claws

don't finish you off,

its snake tail will.

[AINS] Interesting. I think

I'd like to meet it.

[DEMIURGE breathes deeply]

[door clicks]

[ALBEDO sighing, moaning]

[DEMIURGE]

Albedo.

[ALBEDO gasps]

You have your

own accommodations,

why are you in Lord Ains' room?

I was rubbing my scent

into everything I could.

I wanted it to be the

first thing he smelled

when he finally returns.

[DEMIURGE] Considering he

doesn't require sleep,

I doubt that will happen.

Fine, just, don't overdo it.

I'm sure I don't

know what you mean,

but we'll try. Right? Lord Ains?

Uh-- Ugh.

Is that... a life-sized

body pillow?

Yeah. Isn't it great?

--[DEMIURGE sighs]

--[ALBEDO] I made it myself.

Now I'm working on

the socks and clothes

for our first child.

I need to be prepared.

It won't be much

longer. I can feel it.

I've made enough for

the first five years.

Boy or girl,

they'll have everything

they could ask for.

Wait a minute, what if the

child doesn't have a gender?

If the elf twins

are any indication,

the Supreme Beings have no issue

with their

servants crossdressing.

Yes! You're right.

Thank you, Demiurge.

That's exactly what

I needed to hear!

[sighs] I'm always

happy to help.

[AINS] Such things are

actually possible?

[NINYA]

Yes.

You can make a lot

with creation magic,

even basics like salt and sugar.

There are also spells like

Alarm that can warn you

when danger is nearby.

[AINS]

I see. May I ask something else?

[MOMONGA] The more I know,

the more questions I have.

It seems their technology level

is that of the Middle Ages,

but the sophistication

of their magic

is on a completely

different level.

[LUKRUT]

I just realized.

You always seem

super relaxed, Nabe.

Is it because you know

that I'm keeping you safe?

It has nothing to do with

you. I'm with Mr. Momon.

[LUKRUT] So, what you're telling

me is that the two of you

are lovers after all?

[gasps] No, I never said that!

Stop putting words in my mouth!

Lady Albedo is the

only one he needs...!

[AINS] Stop, Nabe!

What are you thinking?

Uh...

[AINS clears throat] Mr. Lukrut,

please stop looking into

our personal lives.

Sure. My bad. Though,

from the sound of it,

you're one lucky

man, Mr. Momon.

[PETER] I'm sorry. He can be

really idiotic sometimes.

Please forgive him.

I promise he doesn't

mean any harm by it.

[AINS] It's fine. As long as

he's careful from now on.

We'll have no trouble.

You really need to stop delving

into people's business--

They're on the move.

[ADVENTURERS gasp]

From where?

Just past the tree line.

I don't think we'll be

able to avoid this fight.

It's going to get

rough very quickly.

The best thing you can do

is stay hidden in the cart.

'Kay. My life is in your hands.

Mr. Momon, what's the best

way to split the group up?

[AINS] All of you should

stay close to Nphirea.

I'll show him that our

services are worth every coin.

That sounds good to me.

But we're not just gonna watch.

You'll have all the extended

support we can muster.

[NINYA] If we go completely

defensive, most of them

will escape back

into the forest.

In that case, I say

we do the usual.

Pull the turtle's head out

of its shell and cut it off.

It's a sound strategy,

but still flawed.

Even though Mr. Momon will take

the brunt of their att*ck.

What about the ones

that get through?

That's easy.

I'll use my Fortress martial art

and hold back the ogres.

The goblins are yours.

I was hoping you'd say that.

[PETER] Ninya, you'll protect

me with defensive magic.

Once I'm clear, focus on crowd

control and att*ck spells.

Right. No prob.

Lukrut, you'll take care

of any wayward goblins.

And if an Ogre gets

past me, take it out.

Leave it to me.

Does all of that work

for you, Mr. Momon?

[AINS]

Yes.

[LUKRUT]

Here goes.

[GOBLINS laugh]

Fell for it.

[GOBLIN C groans]

"Reinforce, Armor"!

Now, "Twine Plant"!

[gasps]

[OGRES roaring]

[PETER, LUKRUT gasp]

[roars]

[AINS grunts]

[OGRE C groans]

Holy...

He's stronger than I thought.

Could he be orichalcum,

or maybe adamantite level?

[OGRES growling]

[AINS] What's wrong?

Afraid to att*ck me?

[growls]

[AINS grunts]

[OGRE F groans]

[AINS]

All right, who's next?

Get ready, Ninya!

[grunts]

[GOBLIN E]

Die!

[grunts]

[NINYA]

"Magic Arrow"!

[GOBLINS yell]

Here they come.

About time.

[AINS]

They're a skilled party.

They're aware of

each other's strengths

and work well together.

Still, they don't hold

a candle to my old allies.

[OGRE H roars]

[AINS grunts]

[GOBLINS]

Hm?

[AINS]

Nabe, your turn.

Right.

"Chain Lightning."

[OGRES groan]

Uh!

[LUKRUT]

Hey!

Don't let them escape!

"Minor Healing Light."

[AINS]

Are the ears valuable?

Not on their own, but

you can exchange them

and other parts for a

reward from the guild.

It can be pretty lucrative.

[AINS] So crystals or

rare trinkets don't just

randomly drop from them?

To be honest, I've

never even heard

of ogres carrying

crystals or trinkets.

[AINS]

I see.

You were pretty

amazing back there.

The two of you are far more

skilled than we expected.

[LUKRUT] I wouldn't mind

having a sword like that.

I've seen incredible

fighters before,

but I wouldn't be surprised

if you're stronger

than the royal head warrior.

Far stronger.

It's moments like

these that remind me

there is always a

bigger fish in the sea.

[AINS]

Don't worry.

In time, your team

will be able to defeat

even greater odds with ease.

[NINYA]

Uh?

[DYNE, PETER, LUKRUT chuckle]

[ADVENTURERS laughing]

[DYNE]

I think you got the worst of it.

[LUKRUT]

Oh, yeah?

Well, you didn't

see the other guy!

[DYNE chuckles]

[NPHIREA laughs]

[MOMONGA]

Crap. What should I do?

If I drink it, it'll

go between my bones.

What's the matter?

I-Is the soup too hot?

[LUKRUT] If that's the

case, I can let it cool

in my mouth first and

feed it to you that way.

Uh...

[AINS] The food's fine,

we're just observing

a religious custom. In our

faith, it's considered impolite

to eat with several

people the same day

we take another's life.

Oh. You believe in some

interesting teachings,

Master Momon. I respect that.

[AINS]

I've been wondering.

Where did the name "Swords

of Darkness" come from?

Oh, that. Tell 'em, Ninya.

Don't make me!

I was young and stupid!

It really is nothing

to be embarrassed about.

That's easy for you to say.

You didn't come up with it.

[PETER]

Anyway.

It's a reference to the old

legends, The Thirteen Heroes.

We named our party

after the swords

of one of the fabled warriors.

[MOMONGA]

Huh? Is that all?

Crap. He must expect

me to know it.

What do I do?

I don't know them. Who are they?

[MOMONGA]

Oh, thank you!

Here I thought everyone

knew the legends.

Among The Thirteen Heroes,

there was one called

the "Black Knight" who

wielded four powerful swords

known only as "The

Swords of Darkness."

See, when we started

our little group,

our ultimate goal was

to find the swords

for ourselves someday.

But, we needed a

symbol in the meantime.

So we carry these

daggers as placeholders.

I don't care that these

aren't the real deal.

They represent the

creation of our team,

and that's more important to

me than any mythical blade.

You know, I think that's

the first time Lukrut

has said something

mildly meaningful.

[LUKRUT]

Hey! Take that back!

[PETER] Who are you and

what'd you do with our friend?

[LUKRUT]

Shut up!

I'm a silver-tongued

fox and you know it.

[MOMONGA]

I used to be like them.

I adventured with my friends,

collected materials,

and helped build Nazarick.

You all seem very close.

Is it common for

adventurers to get along?

Yeah! We all trust

each other with our lives.

[LUKRUT] It helps that our

team is nothing but guys, too.

Throwing a girl into the

mix would be distracting.

I think our greatest

strength comes from

sharing a common goal.

It keeps us focused

on the future.

[AINS]

You're lucky.

Amazing things happen when

everyone shares the same goal.

Were you on a team, Mr. Momon?

[AINS] It wasn't as an

adventurer, but, yes, I was.

Once, when I was weak

and alone, a holy knight

clad in white armor

saved my life.

He led me to the people

I would eventually

call my comrades.

It changed me forever.

[AINS] They were the best

allies I could ever hope for.

More than that.

They were friends, family.

I will never forget the

days I spent with them,

as long as I live.

[MOMONGA] Ains Ooal Gown,

you were the world to me.

Mr. Momon. Don't worry.

I'm sure that you'll find

more allies just like them,

one of these days.

[AINS]

That day will never come.

[AINS]

Excuse me.

[AINS]

Nabe, I'm eating over here.

Yes, I think I'll

join you as well.

I hope you enjoy it.

[NINYA] I think I might

have insulted him.

[DYNE] Mm. Something bad

must have happened.

[PETER] If I had to guess,

they're probably all gone.

He has the aura of someone

who's lost all of his comrades.

That feeling stays with you.

[LUKRUT]

I bet. It's hard to imagine.

You can't take back

what you've said,

so don't fret over it.

All you can do from this point

is atone through your actions.

Work hard to paint over this

mistake, and move forward.

[NINYA]

Mm-hm. I'll do my best.

[NINYA]

I don't understand

how I could have

been so thoughtless.

I know what it's like

to lose someone you love.

Right, sis?

That fight was intense

and Mr. Momon was incredible!

Who knew he was so strong?

I know! He was something else.

I've never seen

anything like it before.

[NPHIREA] He stopped that

ogre with one strike.

It must take serious

skill to pull that off.

Yeah, serious skill.

Momon could probably give

even the Royal Head Warrior

a run for his money.

[NPHIREA]

Huh?

But that would make

him adamantite class!

Do you actually believe

he's the same level

as the strongest

adventurers in the world?

That's what I'm saying.

--[NINYA] Mm-hm.

--Yes.

[NPHIREA]

Amazing.

[PETER] I didn't think much

of him when we first met.

Well, I was a bit jealous of

his full set of plate armor.

[LUKRUT] Fess up, you were

ogling Nabe like the rest of us.

Yeah, right.

But now, after seeing

his skills first hand,

I can't help feeling inadequate.

Hey, he's got a

few years on you.

It's entirely possible

that he's been training

for much longer.

Hold on, how do you know

that he's older than Peter?

Back in town, he

took his helmet off

for a moment, and

we got a good look.

[NPHIREA]

What country is he from?

I need to know!

Sorry, we didn't

ask for specifics.

He's the same race

as Nabe, which might be

why they're together,

but she could get easily

get someone much hotter.

I doubt that his

looks are an issue.

Besides, with skills like that.

I'm pretty sure he doesn't

have trouble getting

with women of any race.

Women instinctively flock

to men with strength,

no matter their looks.

It's a fact of life, my friend.

[sighs]

[DYNE] Master Nphirea?

Is something wrong?

[NPHIREA] It's really

not all that important.

I just feel a bit uneasy.

[NPHIREA] Is Mr. Momon

really popular with women?

Putting aside his

physical looks,

his strength is the real deal.

And, judging by the quality

of his swords and armor,

he's obviously quite wealthy.

Oh...

All right, spill it.

[NPHIREA]

Well. There's this girl.

I can't help being afraid

that she might fall for him

once we get to Carne.

It's stupid, I know.

Is that all?!

Don't worry, I'll teach

you all the ways

to make a woman's knees bu--

Zip it! Or else!

Ow!

That's my money-maker

you just assaulted, jerk!

Uh--

What kind of person is she?

Just keep trying. If you

give up, it's all over.

[PETER] We'll even help support

you, at no extra charge!

--[LUKRUT] Come on!

--[PETER] You can do it!

You guys...

[DYNE]

Be persistent!

[ADVENTURERS laugh]

[laughs]

[CLEMENTINE humming]

[groans]

[CLEMENTINE humming]

[INFORMATION BROKER A whimpers]

Why are you doing this?

Because you peddle

information, and I need

some on a talented pharmacist.

You want Nphiera Balear.

There, I told you.

Now please, let me go!

[CLEMENTINE]

Oh, silly man.

You could be lying to me.

I should be thorough.

If you want proof,

all you have to do is

ask the other brokers!

They'll tell you the same

thing, I'm sure of it!

[CLEMENTINE] You're taking

the fun out of this.

Fine, I'll put it another way.

Huh?

[CLEMENTINE]

I... love... k*lling.

Bloodshed is my one

true passion, my art.

And I need practice.

Oh! Did I mention t*rture?

[whimpers]

Hey! I didn't say

you could leave!

[panting]

What the hell is wrong

with that woman?

--[groans]

--[CLEMENTINE laughing]

My, my, that looks painful.

[INFORMATION BROKER A laughs]

It is. But I feel fantastic.

Good. Very good.

Now tell me what I want to know.

[KHAJIT]

"Create Undead."

[MAN A groans]

[CLEMENTINE] That Jewel

of Death sure is great

at making zombies.

But, I think you might be going

a little overboard with it.

Because you keep playing around.

I like my work.

[KHAJIT]

You need to focus, Clementine.

I've spent years

preparing to turn E-Rantel

into a city of death.

But, for my plan to work,

I need its people to be alive.

[CLEMENTINE] Oh, right.

That Spiral of Death, thingy?

[KHAJIT]

Precisely.

The same ritual that our

exalted leader once tried.

If done correctly,

it will turn the capital

into a pit of undeath overnight.

If I use this to collect

the power of death

that's left in its wake...

...my dream of immortality

will, at last, be realized.

[KHAJIT] If your antics

continue to cause me trouble,

you'll be the next

zombie I create.

[CLEMENTINE]

Hm.

[CLEMENTINE cackles]

You're more foolish

than I thought.

Don't be mad.

That was nothing

more than a love tap.

[KHAJIT]

We both know that's a lie.

[sighs]

You always manage

to impress, Khaji.

It's sexy.

[KHAJIT grunts]

[CLEMENTINE]

Oh, almost forgot.

I'll be sure not to bring

my playthings home.

That work for you?

[KHAJIT sighs]

[CLEMENTINE humming]

[KHAJIT] Hard to believe she

was once a Black Scripture.

Her power earned her the

ninth seat of their order,

but that corrupt personality

made her troublesome.

I'll have to keep an eye on her.

[AINS] The bodyguard mission

is going smoothly,

but I need something

more than this

if I want to make

a name for myself.

According to Nphirea,

the forested area

outside of Carne Village

where he gathers

his herbs is home

to a wise and powerful creature

that has lived for

hundreds of years.

Conquering such an

ancient creature

could be exactly what I

need to raise my status.

So, I order Aura to

locate it at all costs.

Chapter seven:

"Wise King of Forest."