03x05 - Two Leaders

[bunniefuu]

[clanging]

You okay?

Yeah.

We have to get ready quickly.

Right!

[TOWN FOLK screaming]

[VILLAGER A]

Enri!

I'll take care of Nemu.

You do what you need to do!

Thanks, be safe!

But, Enri! I--

Nemu. Wait for me at

the safehouse, okay?

I have to fulfill my duties.

[ENRI]

Get going.

I've only just become

chief of the village.

It's like I'm being tested

by some evil god. line: %

[thumping, rumbling]

[JUGEM]

All right, that'll have to do!

Go check your weapons!

Miss Enri.

Sorry I took so long.

How's Ms. Lizzy?

[NPHIREA]

Grandma's fine.

I took her to the

safehouse before I came.

Hey!

I'm gonna put your tribe

to work, too, Agu.

We're ready!

The Gigu tribe stands with you.

We'll repay our debt!

Agu, there's something

I'd like you guys to do

when the battle starts.

Throw these at

the largest enemies.

Say no more!

Us hobgoblins are very

good at throwing stuff.

So what're the odds

that this could be

the Giant of the East,

or Demon Snake of the West?

Well, we sure as hell

can't rule it out.

Gotcha.

I take it we'll be going

with Intruder Plan Two then?

That's right.

Look sharp!

We're seein' a lot of movement!

Yeah, they're definitely

comin' towards the village!

Warriors of the Carne Militia!

Prepare for battle!

[VIGILANTES]

Right!

I'm gonna do a quick run

through the village.

Just in case someone

missed the commotion.

You be careful, Miss Enri.

Yeah. You, too, Jugem.

[JUGEM]

Keep her safe, Nphi!

Leave it to me! Enri, c'mon!

[MONSTERS growling]

They're here!

Archers ready!

[JUGEM]

Enemy in range. Everyone, fire!

Let's give 'em hell!

[MONSTERS groaning]

Sounds like we hit 'em!

Yeah!

Prepare for wave two!

Ah--

Don't panic! Second wave!

Don't take us goblins lightly!

[groans]

Another volley!

Let loose!

[MONSTERS groan]

They'll break through soon.

Switch to melee weapons!

[rumbling]

[OGRE B grunts]

'Bout as smart as

a lump of bricks.

We made the right

side of the gate

more fragile on purpose!

[JUGEM] You just funneled

yourselves straight into hell.

[yells]

att*ck!

Me smash!

I don't think so!

[groans]

At this rate, we'll

destroy them easily!

Long as they don't

have any magic.

[gasps]

[JUGEM]

What is that thing?

[CONA] A troll? But why

is it shaking like that?

[ALL gasp]

Jugem.

Do you think that's

the Giant of the East?

If it is him, then even with

all of us fighting together,

we might lose. Damn it.

Should we take

Miss Enri and retreat?

Yeah, she'll fight us, but--

[gasps]

No. We can't give up yet.

That's our last resort,

but right now, we fight.

Soldiers! The odds are

stacked against us.

But I don't wanna hear one

word about fallin' back.

Let your heroic

image strike fear

into the eyes of those

who stand against you!

[SOLDIERS yell]

Now go!

Time for us to teach this

Giant piece of garbage

not to mess with Chief Enri!

This side's clear as well.

[ENRI]

Looks like everyone got out.

[rumbling]

[BOTH gasp]

[NPHIREA, ENRI panting]

What was that?

I can't be certain,

but I think it was a troll.

A troll?

I know we have to hide,

but it smells awful here.

[NPHIREA] That actually

works to our advantage.

Trolls have an incredible

sense of smell.

But ogres have

a very strong odor.

Hopefully, that'll

conceal us for now.

Not good.

Trolls are powerful creatures.

Even one of them could turn

the tide of this battle.

You think so?

[TROLL A snorts]

He'll head for the gate.

All that blood and sweat

will attract him.

We should go. Jugem

needs to be warned.

That won't work.

If the troll reaches the battle,

our forces will be crushed.

What else can we do?

[gasps]

We have to keep it here, Nphi.

We don't have to b*at it,

or even wound it.

We just have to buy some time.

Will you help me? Please?

I don't mind trying to fight it.

But uh, if it hits

me, that's that.

Thank you. I think

I have a plan.

First, we're gonna

make some fake ogres.

Me smell human. Tasty.

Ogre? Me smell one or two. Many.

[TROLL A groans]

[TROLL A]

That smell... so bad.

You trick me!

Human! Me eat.

Huh?

No run. Come here!

[BOTH yelling]

[groans]

[yells]

[yells]

Hah!

[GUU yells]

[JUGEM] Strange. The troll's

wound isn't healing.

[yells]

[SOLDIERS gasp]

Hey!

This village belongs

to Miss Enri!

No chance in hell

I'm gonna let you

make a mess in here!

[ENRI panting]

I wonder if we were able

to buy them enough time.

If we lay out the cloth

the ogres slept on,

maybe the troll will

think ogres are here.

Maybe. It's a strong odor,

but a troll's nose is

a difficult thing to fool.

This could help.

But isn't that just

a bottle of medicine?

[NPHIREA]

Yeah, but it stinks enough

to confuse the nose

of a barghest.

If it hits the troll's nose,

its sense of smell should be

crippled for a bit.

That said, he should

figure it out

once he sees the fabric.

When that happens, we'll

have to get it to follow us.

I think it would catch up

to either of us eventually.

But if we can come up with

a way to take turns running...

[NPHIREA panting]

Enri!

[ENRI]

Leave it to me.

[ENRI]

No way.

It can already tell the

difference between our smells?

Nphi!

[NPHIREA grunts]

Go! Run for it!

I'll try to buy you some time.

No way. Don't be

stupid, come with--!

It would catch us both!

Your best chance of survival

is to run while I distract it!

Reinforce armor!

[NPHIREA] Please. Let me

protect the girl I love.

Come at me, ya big

bastard. Acid Arrow!

[TROLL A grunts]

Hurry up, Enri!

See if the goblins

can send any help!

Try to be safe, okay?

Understood. You, too.

Whelp. Looks like

this is how I die.

You seem to be a bit wary of me.

Little do you know, you could

finish me off with one hit.

Hypnotism!

He's resistant to it?

[NPHIREA yells]

[gasps]

[NPHIREA groans]

[NPHIREA wretches]

Can't believe I'm still

alive. That's awesome.

I'm a little tougher

than I thought I was.

Acid Arrow!

[NPHIREA] I have to

buy as much time as I can.

Can't believe I

actually confessed.

[NPHIREA]

But... I don't wanna die

without knowing if Enri

feels the same way.

One last Acid Arrow!

[grunts]

Come on, we're almost there!

[ENRI]

Nphi!

[GOKOU]

Too far.

[KUUNEL]

Brother!

[gasps]

[LUPISREGINA]

Wow, this guy really

b*at the piss out

of ya, didn't he?

You're lucky I showed up.

Heal.

[gasps]

Why don't'cha step back

to a safe distance?

[ENRI]

Nphi! I'm so glad you're okay.

I don't what I would do if--

We're safe now.

Hey, don't cry.

[ENRI]

Stupid.

So, I don't wanna spoil

the mood here, but--

[BOTH gasp]

[LUPISREGINA]

Whoa, that's a smell.

Kinda reminds me of hamburgers.

Anyway, I'm glad you

kids aren't dead.

And unless my ears deceive me,

the main battle went well, too.

[SOLDIERS cheering]

Those sound like victory cheers.

You hear that?

We really did it!

[LUPISREGINA]

Welp. My job is done here,

so I'm'a head home.

Oh, yeah. Nphi.

Lord Ains wanted to reward you

for creating that purple potion,

so he decided to invite you

to his home for dinner.

You better watch that

scrawny neck of yours.

Oh. I mean you should

look forward to it.

Thanks so much for everything!

Hey, Chief, n' brother Nphi.

We're gonna go let the

people at the safehouse

know the coast is clear.

Why don't you two relax

and take it easy for a while?

[ENRI]

We made it.

[NPHIREA]

Mm-hm.

[ENRI]

We got lucky.

[NPHIREA]

Mm-hm.

[ENRI] I never wanna go through

something like this again.

[NPHIREA]

Mm.

[SOLDIERS laughing]

I haven't thought about

what this means before,

but I know that I never

want you to leave me, Nphi.

Really?

I wonder if that means

I'm in love with you.

I can't tell you what

it means, but, uh,

I'd be happy if you were.

[VILLAGER B]

Angle looks good so far!

Perfect! Good job.

So what do you think about

the troll's magic greatsword?

Well, I've only sparred with it,

but I've gotten used to the

weight and center of balance,

so I can use it as well

as my old sword now.

Tell ya what.

I've never seen that

kinda troll before.

It was kinda weird

how that fight went.

How so?

Well, it couldn't heal.

Then there's the

way it was moving.

And when I scored a cut...

It just didn't feel right.

And it barely reacted.

It was like it was already dead.

Dead, but still moving.

Like a zombie?

Can't say for sure.

It might've just been

a different species of troll.

You think I look okay?

You look lovely, Enri.

[gasps] Thank you.

Hope I didn't keep ya waiting!

Ow!

Please excuse her behavior.

My name's Yuri Alpha.

I'm a maid of Lord Ains.

I have come to escort

Lord Nphirea, Lady Enri,

and Lady Nemu to his home.

[squeals]

Oh, wow.

[MAIDS]

Welcome, honored guests.

[gasps, laughs]

So cool, so cool, so cool!

Nemu! Don't be rude, come back!

Lord Gown! Your house

is so amazing!

[AINS]

You find it that impressive?

No, you're right.

My home truly is

amazing, isn't it?

I sure think so!

Did you build this place

yourself, Lord Gown?

[AINS laughs]

That's right!

My friends and I

designed it ourselves.

That's so awesome!

Your friends must be just

as amazing as you are!

[AINS laughs]

Sorry, Lord Gown.

My sister means well.

She just doesn't know

much about etiquette.

[AINS]

No need for apologies.

Tell me, young Nemu.

Would you care for a tour

of the house that I--

that my friends and I built?

[NEMU]

Yeah! I wanna see it!

[AINS laughs]

Then see it you shall!

Come, I'll show you around.

I hope my little

sister doesn't end up

causing any trouble

to Lord Gown.

I don't think you need to worry.

Lord Gown seems like a

very patient person to me.

Yes, that's correct.

There's no cause for you

to feel nervous, milady.

Please, drink.

Thanks! I'm

completely reassured!

[laughs nervously]

[NPHIREA]

Uh...

So sweet.

Yeah...

That's probably because of

all the sugar cubes you used.

Sweets are pretty hard to

come by back at the village.

You know, I might find

a way to change that

if I'm able to learn

spice magic someday.

Try your best to learn it!

[NPHIREA]

Uh. Yeah. Sure.

Thank you so much for

bringing me here!

This place is the best.

It's so clean and shiny!

Lord Gown.

Please let me apologize if

my sister was rude in any way.

[AINS]

No. Please allow me to apologize

for taking so long.

[ENRI] Not at all!

Thanks for showing her.

[AINS]

Of course.

Now, before we discuss the

success of Nphirea's potion,

why don't the three of you eat?

What's on this evening's menu?

For this evening's dinner,

our appetizer shall

be piercing lobster,

drizzled with a

noatun fish velouté.

For your next appetizer,

we'll be serving

a pan-sizzled Visofnir

rooster foie gras.

Then we'll move on

to a cream soup

made with Alfheim

yam and chestnuts.

After that, we'll be

serving the main course

for the evening.

A marbled steak,

hewn from the Ancient Frost

Dragon of Jotunheim.

Then, for your dessert.

A compote of the

golden apples of Idunn,

drizzled with yogurt.

These will be

accompanied, of course,

by a golden tea ice cream.

In regards to your

after-meal drink,

coffee may not be

to everyone's liking,

so we've prepared pitchers

of iced Roulesh Peach Water.

And that's tonight's menu.

[ENRI]

Did she just cast a spell?

If there's to be

a child present,

I would steer clear--

[AINS]

We have a child present.

So perhaps we should

steer clear of foie gras.

I think something light and

refreshing might be better.

Ah, in that case, I can

have the chefs substitute

a scallop salad served with

a plum confit dressing.

[AINS] I see. That should

be better, don't you think?

Oh, yeah, we like

salad just fine,

thank you for asking.

[AINS]

Then let's begin.

Although I will not be

eating with you tonight.

I hope that won't

stop the three of you

from eating all you wish.

Please enjoy this

meal as a family.

[muttering] I'll have to add one

more name to Lupisregina's list.

Huh? What did you say?

I couldn't hear you.

[AINS] Oh. It's nothing

important, Nemu.

Please, follow me.

Right!

Uh--

I just realized

I can't b*at him.

Well, not that I ever had

a chance of competing.

Lord Gown's on a

completely different level.

He's not the kind of

guy I'd fall for.

But you are, Nphi.

[gasps]

[NPHIREA]

Let's go.

[ENRI]

Sure.

[AINS] Our visit to the capital

of the Baharuth Empire

revealed it to be

a vibrant city.

It seems the young

emperor, Jircniv,

is quick to toss aside

the incompetent.

He has also been known

to hire commoners

if they possess

sufficient skill.

After completing a small errand,

I visit the Adventurer's Guild

in the guise of

Momon of Darkness.

Presented with an easy job,

I make the decision to take it.

Chapter :

"Invitation to Death."

You are all fools for

undertaking this mission.