01x10 - The Value of a Life and the First Job

[bunniefuu]

[ERIS] This sword is amazing!

[RUDEUS gasps] Eris, you know you can leave

some of them for me to handle, right?

Sorry, what'd you say?

This is a dream come true!

I love living like this!

[RUDEUS] Guh. I miss beef.

What's a guy gotta do for a burger around here?

Look there.

[ERIS, RUDEUS gasp]

[RUIJERD] Beyond those cliffs is the city of Rikarisu.

[RUDEUS] Lizard guy? Koala guy? Whoa.

Rudeus, are you seeing this? They're all so crazy-lookin'!

I expected most demons to look like humans,

like the Migurd and Superd, but I guess that's not the case.

Yes, there are many different tribes across the continent.

What's "Dead End"?

They all seem pretty scared of it.

[RUIJERD] That would be me.

Huh?

Say wha?

[RUIJERD] That's how some refer to me these days.

[RUDEUS gasps]

[RUDEUS] That's a little much, isn't it?

But I guess they do think he's a mass m*rder*r.

So what do we do now?

Go without me.

I'll leap over the cliffs and meet you inside.

Hang on!

You can't just drop down on their heads like that,

the whole city is gonna freak!

You got a better idea?

[RUDEUS groans]

[RUDEUS] Yes, I do! Come here a sec.

[ERIS gasps]

Ta-da!

It's cute on you.

[ERIS] Thanks, Rudeus! I'll take good care of it!

Okay, we all need to keep our eyes peeled

for the Adventurers' Guild.

Are we gonna join? I really wanna!

Yeah, that's part of the plan,

we gotta make money somehow, don't we?

So let's go! Today we become adventurers!

[ERIS] All right!

Don't fall behind, Ruijerd!

This is where it gets serious.

Yes, right.

[DEMONS chattering]

[DEMON GOAT A laughs]

[ALL] Huh?

Uh...

[RUDEUS chuckles]

[DEMON DOGS laugh]

[DEMONS laugh]

[PERTOKO laughs]

[ALL laughing]

Now, for your party name.

Are you sure you want to go with "Dead End"?

I've never been more sure about anything.

[PERTOKO laughs]

All newly-formed parties start at F rank.

Remember, you can only accept jobs

within one rank of your own. Understand?

Yes.

[ERIS] Now I'm an adventurer for real! Let's go, Rudeus!

I can't read this!

[RUDEUS] What's the highest-paying gig we can get?

The monster-hunting jobs start at Rank C.

We'd have to get promoted twice first. That's a shame.

[laughs]

Why did we even register if you weren't gonna take any jobs?

I thought we would be out there slaying dragons already!

We'll work our way up to dragons.

Today was successful enough on its own.

How do you figure? Please explain.

We introduced you as Dead End, and everybody there laughed

instead of screaming or running away.

That's progress.

And now the fun begins.

I know we're pretending you're Migurdian for now,

but if "Dead End" the party starts doing good deeds,

that ought to help "Dead End" the Superd regain his honor.

But don't lose that, all right?

It was a gift from my master.

I expect it back.

Right.

[ERIS gasps]

[ERIS] It's so pretty!

I've never seen anything like it! [laughs]

I vote we find a place to sleep.

We're gonna be really busy soon.

Indeed. Let's go.

[gasps] Don't touch me!

[ERIS] You. You'll pay for that!

This is the first piece of clothing

that Rudeus ever bought for me, you jerk!

Eris, that's enough! Down girl! Heel!

[RUDEUS] Eh... Something about this makes me feel itchy.

[RUDEUS sighs] Hey. I'll mend that for you tomorrow.

You mean it?

[RUDEUS] All right, next steps.

First and foremost, we need money.

The inn is stone pieces a night,

which the low-rank jobs will barely cover.

With food and supplies, we'll be broke in two weeks.

Heh. Look at me, fretting over the family budget.

Never thought I'd see the day.

[chuckles]

[RUDEUS] Again? What do you want now?

[MAN-GOD] I'm so proud!

You took my advice and Ruijerd got you to the nearest city!

Ha. He would have protected us anyway.

Even if we'd run. That's just the kinda guy he is.

My goodness, it certainly sounds like you trust him.

So, why are you still so suspicious of me?

[RUDEUS] Really? I thought that was obvious.

[MAN-GOD chuckles] Oh well.

I have some more advice for you anyway.

[RUDEUS] Yeah, whatever. Make it quick.

[MAN-GOD] Come on, lighten up a little!

[RUDEUS] I hate this place and I hate this body.

And I hate your stupid voice, so let's get this over with.

Ugh, well, you're no fun.

[RUDEUS] I'm already in the palm of your hand.

Don't be silly. You can ignore me!

What you do next is all up to you!

[RUDEUS] Enough, spit it out.

I hear you.

[clears throat] Rudeus.

Accept the E-rank job to find a lost kitten.

Soon enough, you'll find yourself

with much less to worry about.

[RUDEUS] Finding lost kittens can't pay that much.

What are they thinking?

[RUDEUS] Can't sleep?

Yeah.

[ERIS] Hey. Rudeus?

[RUDEUS] Hm?

[ERIS] Do you think we'll actually make it home?

We'll make it.

[ERIS] And Ghislaine and Grandfather will be okay, right?

[RUDEUS] Yeah. Absolutely.

[RUDEUS] Here, kitty! Where are ya? Kitty!

Are you sure we're headed in the right direction?

Positive. Just stay behind me.

Are you using your third eye?

[RUIJERD] Yes. Look.

There are signs of a struggle here.

I can't tell what you're looking at.

[RUIJERD] This way.

In there.

[ERIS] This whole place stinks like a farm!

[RUDEUS] Anybody home?

[RUIJERD] No people. But many other living creatures.

[RUDEUS] Sounds like we'd better be careful, then.

What is this creepy place?

Found it.

[RUDEUS] Huh? That's no kitten.

I guess everything's bigger on the Demon Continent.

[RUDEUS] Do you think all of them are pets?

Someone's coming.

Huh?

[ALL gasp]

[RUDEUS sighs] A sneak att*ck always does the trick.

But we totally just fought like a real team, didn't we?

Yeah, we did.

[RUDEUS] Okay, uh...

[RUDEUS] Damn. Someone teach this idiot

not to as*ault his captors.

He doesn't want to make us angry.

[BOTH screaming]

Ruijerd. Why did you...?

[RUIJERD] Hm? Because he injured a child, of course.

You. You shouldn't k*ll.

Why not? He hurt you.

That's no excuse. How can you just--?

[RUDEUS] Listen. You can't do that anymore, okay?

[RUIJERD] Why?

I... If you walk around executing people,

it'll make the Superd's reputation worse!

Even if they're evil?

[RUDEUS] People won't care who you k*lled!

Just that you k*lled them!

That sounds foolish.

[gasps]

What's with you?

Stop arguing with our party leader!

[RUIJERD] He's still too young to understand

that I did the right thing.

That kind of attitude is why people don't like you!

[RUDEUS] Please. Don't k*ll anyone from here on out.

Prove that the Superd aren't monsters.

Okay? Eris and I don't want to be afraid of you, either.

I get it now.

[RUIJERD] I told you. Villains.

[RUDEUS] Wha-- Hey, cool your jets!

[RUDEUS] Now what? Think. Think.

I thought so.

You want to join forces? You can't be serious.

I know what I'm doing.

Would you please be quiet for a moment?

[RUIJERD] What?

Working together, we can earn more money, faster.

And they can help us improve your reputation.

Don't be absurd!

I refuse to depend on lowlifes such as these!

[ERIS] Let go of him!

[ERIS] What's your problem?

[RUIJERD] I don't like villains.

[ERIS] Oh, boo-hoo, quit complaining!

Who cares if you don't like it,

he's doing all of this for our sake!

[RUIJURD] Huh?

What's so "villainous" about kidnapping a few stupid animals?

They also kicked a child.

So what? I kick people all the time!

Evildoers can't be trusted.

Yeah, well you've done some

pretty evil stuff, too, haven't you?

[RUIJERD gasps]

[ERIS] Rudeus is really smart, okay?

He's going to make sure everything works out fine!

So just shut up and do what he says!

If you don't like it, then leave,

we can make it home without you!

[RUDEUS] Eris. That's enough, please.

[RUIJERD] I'm a Superd warrior.

I have never once gone back on my word.

I will see you home safely no matter what.

[RUDEUS] I know.

Ooh, how much is it?

[NOKOPARA laughs]