[HERMES grunts]
[HERMES gasps]
[GABIRU grunts]
[yells]
No, Sir Gabiru...
[laughs]
I have to admit, he's quite
the impressive fighter.
Though I should have expected
that of a dragon descendant.
[SUPHIA panting]
How dare you...
I refuse to let you ignore me!
[SUPHIA grunts]
[gasps]
[SUPHIA grunts]
[coughs]
My apologies--
I was not ignoring you.
In fact, it's the opposite.
I rarely get to use my
techniques on a monster.
I was savoring the moment.
This is fun for me.
I haven't thrown a worthy
opponent in quite some time.
[SUPHIA groans]
Damn it all...
I won't be your
pathetic plaything!
[groans]
Something the matter, Hermes?
You're being forced back.
Is this really the
time for chit-chat?!
[laughs]
[SUPHIA] Damn it. He's really
convinced we're all beneath him!
[SUPHIA] I can't believe that
a guy like you is working
for that scumbag, Clayman.
[MIDDRAY]
Hmm?
And here, I was positive Yamza
had to be his top fighter.
But I see that I should have
trusted my intuition instead.
Oh, Yamza, you say?
I admit that Yamza is more
than a capable fighter.
However, he's not quite
good enough to serve
as my playmate in a match.
I may not look it,
but I've faced off
with Lady Milim many times.
Wait, Milim? As in
Demon Lord Milim?
That means... you guys must be
part of the Dragon Faithful!
Yes, that's right.
[SUPHIA]
That explains it...
I thought your disposition
seemed different from
the rest of the men
in Clayman's army.
[HERMES grunts]
[gasps]
Hoh! Would you
take a look at that?
He actually b*at Hermes.
Wow, Sir Gabiru managed to win!
Just what I'd expect
from our general!
You're the coolest,
Sir Gabiru...
Truly the best around.
[laughs] Yes, I'm rather
impressed, as well!
C'mon, Father Middray!
You should be helping me
out here, not laughing!
You fool. You lost
fair and square.
Plus, I'm not all that worried.
That Dragonewt seems to have
no interest in k*lling you.
[whimpers, grunts]
[GABIRU]
Hmph.
Think on your actions,
and use this time to reflect.
Now where were we?
Including me, there are
only three of us left.
You've put up a rather
good show against my men.
And it's easy to see
that your soldiers
are very thoroughly trained.
I find it to be
rather interesting.
This proves they train
their bodies and minds
rather than rely on skills.
Well, I suppose I ought to be
pleased by the compliment.
Now then, I am Gabiru.
Who might you be, good sir?
[MIDDRAY] Hmm. I am
Father Middray, a loyal member
of Lady Milim's Dragon Faithful.
Nice to meet ya! I'm Suphia
of the Three Beasketeers.
I wouldn't bother to introduce
myself to the likes of Clayman.
But a subordinate of Lady
Milim's is a different matter.
[MIDDRAY] Hmm. So, it's
Gabiru and Suphia, is it?
I'll remember that.
Now. What shall we do next?
If you'd like, I'll be happy to
take on both of you at once.
If you don't mind,
can I ask you something?
Oh? Ask away.
Well, you see...
I was just wondering...
How can a human be so strong?
Actually... Now
that I think about it,
the Dragon Faithful aren't
even human, are they?
Something about you
just feels different.
You're curious about my race?
You might find the answer
quite surprising.
But I don't mind
sharing with you.
We are what you
would call a Dragonnewt.
Just like Gabiru.
Like me?!
--[gasping]
--He's the coolest...
The difference is, we did not
evolve from Lizardmen like you.
We're descendants of dragons
that took on human forms
and mated with humans.
But in essence, we're
pretty much the same.
Oh, now I get it.
Actually... Come to think
of it, my sister, Soka,
took on the form
of a human, as well.
Ah, I thought you seemed
way too strong to be a human.
Yes, however, most of us can no
longer revert to dragon forms.
There are precious few.
To be perfectly honest with
you, none of my subordinates
here are capable of assuming
the form of a dragon.
It would be fair to
say that, these days,
we are no different
from ordinary humans.
But we did at least inherit
the dragons' strength.
And by professing our
faith to the dragons,
we will never forget
our heritage or the blood
that flows in our veins.
Was that your only question?
Or is there more?
Nah. You pretty much
just answered everything.
All I really wanted to
know was whether or not
you were weak humans that
grew stronger with training.
When I asked, you said you
were no different from humans,
in which case,
I wanted to show respect
for the effort you put in,
if that makes any sense?
[laughs] It seems we are
cut from the same cloth!
I'm inclined to agree.
There are those
born with strength,
and those who acquire
it through hard work.
A mistake that majin make is
that they rely too heavily on
the power they were born with.
In those cases, they often
determine their strength
based on how much
energy they possess.
True strength is not visible!
You can't just see it by
looking at your opponent!
I understand. And
that makes me happy,
because it means
I can get even stronger!
[laughs]
That's what I like to hear!
Nothing will help you grow
like actual combat.
Allow me to be your target.
Come at me when you're ready.
You want the two of us
to take you on together?
Do you not think that may be
a bit arrogant of you?
[MIDDRAY]
Hmph.
Lady Suphia?
I say we do it.
He's definitely strong.
So, we might as well
acknowledge that.
[GABIRU grunts]
[BOTH yell]
[gasping]
[gasping continues]
[GOBTA gulps]
[YAMZA laughs]
A Beastketeer indeed!
I'm a little surprised to see
that we're evenly matched.
Unfortunately for you, this has
only solidified my victory!
What do you mean?
[YAMZA] Hmph! Did you think
the only ace up my sleeve
was this magic sword? You have
proven that you are strong.
On equal footing with me, even.
I can acknowledge that.
However, what would you do if
there were suddenly two of me?
[gasps]
[YAMZA, DOPPELGANGER] This is
my Artifact, Doppelganger.
Whoa, that seems really unfair!
[YAMZA, DOPPELGANGER] Now then,
if you surrender to me,
then I will graciously
spare your life--
So what?
[YAMZA, DOPPELGANGER]
Huh?!
I expected more from a majin
under the command of Clayman.
Such a pathetic ace
to keep up your sleeve.
[YAMZA, DOPPELGANGER growl]
[YAMZA]
Fine, then...
[DOPPELGANGER]
Die!
[ALBIS]
Hmph!
[YAMZA, DOPPELGANGER grunt]
[ALBIS]
Hmph.
[SOLDIERS gasping]
[GOBTA]
Hey, Albis!
You have my permission to take
the others and retreat, Gobta.
Okay then, you don't
gotta tell me twice!
Retreat, everybody!
[grunting]
Idiot! Do you really think
you can take on all of us
--by yourself?! att*ck!
--Just who do you think you are?
[SOLDIERS screaming]
[cackles]
Die! You pathetic fools!
[YAMZA, DOPPELGANGER]
You...
You stupid bitch!
I outmatch you.
Just surrender already.
You'll be our prisoner,
but at least you won't die.
[YAMZA, DOPPELGANGER]
Screw you!
[ALBIS snarls]
[YAMZA gasps]
No! My doppelganger!
[YAMZA screams]
[grunts]
[YAMZA] I... can't
move my arms and legs.
If things keep going
at this rate,
then I won't be able
to push back
or fight against her at all!
I don't get it.
How are the Three
Beastketeers so powerful?
Fine! I will surrender!
And I accept your offer!
[CLAYMAN] You know I'll never
allow that, don't you, Yamza?
[YAMZA gasps]
[YAMZA]
No way...
My paralyzed right arm
is moving on its own.
[YAMZA] What is this stone?
I don't remember having it.
[gasps]
Please don't!
No! Spare me, sir!
I don't want to do this!
Please, Lord Clayman,
I beg of you!
[gasps]
[YAMZA groaning]
What in the world is he doing?
[groaning, grunting]
[gasps, groaning]
[ALBIS gasps] Yamza?
What's happening to him?!
[YAMZA grunts]
[ALBIS gasps]
[ALBIS grunts]
[gasps]
No, is that...?
--Charybdis!
--[CHARYBDIS roaring]
[MIDDRAY chuckles]
[panting]
[huffing]
[grunts]
My toesies!
[gasps]
[BOTH groaning]
[GABIRU]
Ow, ow, ow, ouchie...
What's wrong?
Is that all you've got?
Come, you've yet to make me
even break a sweat.
--[SUPHIA grunts]
--[GABIRU screams]
[GABIRU]
Dismount!
No! This aura!
[gasps]
[CHARYBDIS roaring]
Priests! You are permitted
to use healing magic!
Stand up! Stand up and awaken
everyone as soon as possible!
This is terrible,
Father Middray.
This presence, whatever it is,
it's quite formidable.
Yes, I already know.
[MIDDRAY] As I thought. It's
Charybdis, the legendary foe
Lady Milim
recently defeated.
You mean the monster that
inhabited Phobio's body
to come back to life?
Didn't Demon Lord Milim
obliterate that thing, though?!
Yes. There's no doubt
she destroyed it.
You're right.
It's not the real one.
Whatever that is has
a fragment of its power.
Yeah, true.
It seems to be unstable.
So, if we just leave it be,
it should die on its own
within a day or two.
No. This is a b*ttlefield.
If something goes wrong,
it could evolve in a way
that we may not expect.
When it comes to a monster
like that, it's best to give it
as little food as possible.
Oh. You're healing us, too?
Are you sure?
You are truly kind.
Dismount!
[CHARYBDIS roars]
You dumb, pathetic, monster!
[ALBIS] Those who can flee using
transport magic may be fine.
But those who can't...
...will all die!
Despicable! Curse that
evil bastard, Clayman!
[MIDDRAY]
I see. It looks like...
...it's using Yamza as
a sort of substitute core.
Yeah, I'd say that's
a pretty fair assessment.
You know, I was kind of hoping
that I'd have the chance
to k*ll that jerk myself.
But it seems that his soul
has already been devoured.
So, at this point, all we can
really do is minimize the damage
while we wait
for him to die off.
You hear that?
You're permitted
to arm yourselves.
But don't get greedy.
If we only need
to buy some time,
then we can make it work.
[GABIRU]
Father Middray!
Please allow us
to be of use, as well.
We've fought that thing before.
If you can avoid being
att*cked by its scales,
then you won't be injured.
It's true.
Yeah, I'll help everyone
pull back, too.
[MIDDRAY]
Okay. Then let's get moving!
[ALL]
Right!
[CHARYBDIS roars]
Damn it! All I can do is help
the other soldiers escape.
[BENIMARU] This is a violation
of orders, Albis.
[gasps]
[BENIMARU] Did I not tell you
to withdraw if you couldn't win?
Sir Benimaru...?
[gasps] He cut it, and
Black Flame is preventing it
from regenerating?
[ALBIS whimpers]
[BENIMARU] Charybdis... You
present the perfect opportunity
to test my new power.
But we're short on time,
so I'll end this.
I'm sorry. If you were
in your complete state,
I would've loved
to play with you.
Begone! Go Hell Flare!
Ah... There's no way...
Albis. I have
business to attend to.
As of this moment, you will
assume command of all troops
as my aide.
Right. It would be my pleasure.
Thank you, sir.
Impossible! How?
How did he manage to defeat it
without even breaking a sweat?
Who the heck is he?
A Demon Lord?
Lady Milim is one thing,
but how can a normal majin have
such a terrifying ability?
He has to be
some kind of monster.
You mean, Sir Benimaru?
Hold up, what's going on?
What did you guys see out there?
Uh, well. I'll do my best
to explain it to you.
[MIDDRAY sighs] No, it appears
that won't be necessary.
Hey. I hear you've been
entertaining some of my men.
Whoa. He's scary.
[MIDDRAY]
Hmm...
[SUPHIA]
Wait a second, Sir Benimaru!
[BENIMARU]
Hmm?
These people are
subordinates of Lady Milim!
And not just any subordinates,
they're warrior priests
--of the Dragon Faithful!
--[SUPHIA] Mm-hmm!
That so? Lady Milim, truly?
Yes! In fact, they were even
kind enough to heal our wounds
with their healing magic
before you got here!
Right! We're all good as new!
Yes, there's no need to worry!
I understand. It's possible
I was a bit overzealous.
It's just that you seem
like the biggest challenge
on this b*ttlefield.
So I was instantly wary of you.
[laughs]
Please, you weren't
being overzealous at all!
And to be perfectly
honest with you,
I only healed their injuries
in preparations for
a much greater disaster!
I see. So what's next for us?
Are you wanting to spar?
Yes. Good question.
I'm not entirely sure
what we should do.
[BENIMARU] As for us, we would
much prefer not stir up
any trouble with
Lady Milim's people.
[MIDDRAY]
Hmm. Fair enough.
While I always enjoy
an exciting fight,
that doesn't mean I want
an all-out w*r or anything.
My only real desire
is to find out
which of us here is stronger.
[HERMES]
Ah?!
Well, I can relate
to that sentiment.
[GROUP gasping]
[HERMES]
Whoa-ho-ho-ho!
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
That is a terrible idea!
Yeah! Please, Sir Benimaru!
Who knows what
disasters will befall us?!
Especially if we harm
Lady Milim's warriors!
And Lord Rimuru is Lady Milim's
dearest friend, remember?!
You two fighting would be
a horrific tragedy for sure!
--Yes, I already know that!
--Yes, I know, you fool!
If I don't fight to k*ll,
then I'd probably just lose.
I'm not one to engage
in losing battles.
Yes. Good point.
After seeing the power you
wielded against Charbydis,
I sincerely doubt
I could survive
a similar att*ck from you!
--[laughs]
--[chuckles]
[BOTH sigh]
[FOOTMAN]
Ooh-hoo-hoo! What a plot twist!
Not Yamza's betrayal--
that was expected.
But the part where Charybdis
fell so easily was surprising!
[TEAR]
I know!
Even we can't take on
that devastatin' creature!
[FOOTMAN] Clayman's forces
were annihilated!
The plan has failed.
The losses suffered here
are far too great.
He really should have done as
he said and sat there quietly
and played nice like
a good little boy.
[TEAR] I know! Laplace even
warned him about this!
Clayman has no one
but himself to blame!
[FOOTMAN]
On that note...
--[PHOBIO panting]
--[GELD huffing]
[FOOTMAN] We need to report
this turn of events to him,
so we'll have to end
our little game early.
[PHOBIO]
No! You're not getting away!
I knew you clowns were bad news.
[PHOBIO]
If I can just keep you here,
then Albis and Suphia
should be along soon enough.
Sir Benimaru will
be with them, too.
Your time is up.
[TEAR]
Enough with all the yowlin',
you silly little cat!
[PHOBIO groans]
[PHOBIO retches]
[GELD grunts]
[GELD gasps]
[GELD groaning]
Hey! Hang in there, Geld!
[GELD groaning]
Raugh!
[GELD huffing]
[FOOTMAN laughs] Sad to say, we
have not been asked to eliminate
the two of you this time. So we
shall let you leave here alive.
[TEAR]
You'd better be grateful!
'Cause if we were
really serious,
we'd be talkin' to a couple
of corpses by now!
[GELD huffs]
They bested us.
I did gain more power,
but I suppose there's
always someone stronger.
[PHOBIO]
No. If you hadn't been here,
I'd probably be dead.
I'm sorry for holding
you back, Geld.
Please, you did no such thing.
We may have lost this bout,
but at least we have our lives.
As long as we win
next time, it's fine.
Yes, you're right.
I'm looking forward to it.
[GELD]
Sir Benimaru,
the clowns have escaped.
[BENIMARU]
I know.
And they probably thought that
they were sparing our lives.
Hmph. How naïve.
[GABIRU] Don't be rough
with the prisoners!
If any are injured,
please treat them!
[BENIMARU]
Geld, you kept Phobio safe,
and you revealed
the enemy's hand.
I thank you.
Because of your efforts,
Lord Rimuru will analyze
the secret to their strength,
and they will be
exposed to the world.
I'd hoped to settle
the score here on this land
where it all started.
But unfortunately,
it was just not meant to be.
I will not lose again.
[sighs]
With that said, I am exhausted.
[PHOBIO]
Me, too...
[RAPHAEL] Next time,
"Adalmann, the Index Finger."
02x20 - (D) On This Land Where It All Happened
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Follows a salaryman who is m*rder*d and reincarnates in a sword and sorcery world as a slime with unique powers and gathers allies to build his own nation of monsters.
Follows a salaryman who is m*rder*d and reincarnates in a sword and sorcery world as a slime with unique powers and gathers allies to build his own nation of monsters.