01x22 - Dreams and Reality

[bunniefuu]

Wait! Don't leave without me!

[gasps]

Are you all right?

[RUDEUS] Yeah.

[RUIJERD] Who is the "Man-God"?

[RUIJERD] The Man-God and the Dragon God.

Two of the Seven Gods of old.

Hard to believe they're still fighting in this age.

You should also know, the Superd's poor reputation

is actually due to a curse.

[gasps]

[RUDEUS] Laplace transferred his own curse to his spears,

and when he gifted those to the Superd...

[gasps]

[sighs] Then I suppose everything we've done

has been for naught.

But the Man-God did say,

unlike most curses, this one is fading.

[RUIJERD] What?

You still carry a bit of it, but cutting your hair helped.

Is that true?

[ERIS groans]

[RUDEUS gasps]

[RUDEUS] Mm-hm. What remains now is mostly

just deep-seated prejudice,

but with hard work, that'll fade, too.

All right.

That's quite a relief.

Well. I should prob'ly get back to sleep.

Of course.

What are you working on?

I was hoping I could figure out

one of the spells that Orsted used against me.

Why, what did he do with it?

[RUDEUS] He nullified all of my spells.

[ERIS] Oh, so, why are you...?

[RUDEUS] Research, mostly.

If we ever run into Orsted again,

I want to know I can at least get away from him.

[PAUL] Aw, you done? That can't be all you got!

[LILIA] Master Rudeus, would you hang that one up, please?

[RUDEUS] Okay!

That's much better! Keep up the good work!

Thank you!

[ZENITH hums]

Welcome home, sweetheart!

Mother! I made a new friend today!

[gasps]

[RUDEUS, SYLPHIETTE giggling]

[SYLPHIETTE] Rudy! Wait for me!

[RUDEUS] Nope! You gotta hurry up, Sylphie!

[RUIJERD] So, this is your homeland.

It is, but you'll have to take my word for it

that it used to be much more beautiful.

Understood. I wish I'd seen it then.

[RUIJERD] Well, this is where I take my leave.

Huh?

[gasps]

I am in your debt.

For what? I didn't do anything.

Not on the Demon Continent or Millis.

[RUIJERD] That's not true.

You taught me that I have so many more options

than I had ever considered or even realized.

And I'll never forget a second of it.

The adventurers at the Guild in Rikarisu

smiling at the name "Dead End" without even a hint of fear.

The closeness I felt with the Doldia,

who accepted me regardless of my tribe.

The Shirone soldiers who tearfully thanked me

for helping to rescue their families.

That had nothing to do with me. You did all that yourself.

No, sir.

I couldn't achieve anything on my own.

Four hundred years since the w*r

and I didn't advance a single step.

Until I met you, Rudeus.

Maybe, but that's still only because of the Man-God's adv--

I care nothing for the words of a god I've never seen.

The one who actually helped me along was you and you alone.

You hear me?

Eris.

Yeah, what?

You have incredible talent.

Enough to become far, far stronger

than I could ever hope to be.

Whatever. You're lying.

You rushed in headfirst against a powerful god

and you're still standing.

You must realize what that means.

Of course I do!

Good. Good girl.

[RUIJERD] Would it be all right if I treated you two

as children for this one last moment?

[gasps]

I suppose it's time I returned this to you.

You know. Actually, I'd prefer that you hung on to it.

Are you sure?

I thought this was a prized possession.

Yeah, that's why I want you to have it.

All right, then. Rudeus. Eris.

We will meet again.

[RUDEUS] There's so much I want to say.

And there's so much more

that I couldn't possibly put into words.

I just... don't want to say goodbye. Not yet.

[RUDEUS] But he's right. We will meet again. Someday.

[VILLAGER A crying]

[ERIS gasps] Ghislaine!

[gasps] Eris!

At last. Lady Eris. I'm so glad you're safe!

There she is.

Master Rudeus. Welcome home.

I'm delighted to see your safe return, Lady Eris.

And yours, young master.

[ERIS] You're both all right. I'm so happy.

[ALPHONSE] Master Rudeus, if you would please wait outside.

Huh? Yes. Of course.

[ERIS] No! Rudeus stays with me.

If that is what you wish, My Lady, then so it shall be.

On behalf of the Boreas House, we're glad you've returned.

Skip the formalities. Just say it.

Who's dead?

With great sadness,

I must say we've lost Lord Philip,

Lady Hilda, and Lord Sauros.

[gasps]

[ERIS] And you're sure of this?

[ALPHONSE] Lord Philip and Lady Hilda

were teleported together

and passed away somewhere in the Conflict Zone.

Ghislaine confirmed this herself.

And my grandfather?

He was held responsible

for the mana disaster, and ex*cuted.

[gasps] That's absurd!

How can you hold somebody responsible

for a natural disaster?

[ERIS] Rudeus. Sit back down.

[ALPHONSE] I understand how you feel, Master Rudeus,

but I am afraid this is the current state

of the Asura Kingdom.

In that case, what happens now?

[ALPHONSE] Lord Pilemon Notos Greyrat wishes to

take you as his concubine, My Lady, an arrangement...

[GHISLAINE] Alphonse!

Are you seriously considering that scumbag's offer?

Scum or not, he is a lord.

I don't care what his title is!

Are you thinking about Eris' feelings at all?

I am thinking about the Boreas family legacy

and the continued prosperity of the people

of the Fittoa region.

[GHISLAINE] And you intend to sacrifice her for that?

Yes, if necessary.

Eris, you don't have to do a thing he says,

do you understand?

You can run away and be happy!

And what will become of the people?

You do something for them!

Shut up!

Go away. I want to think.

Eris. Listen.

Did you not hear me? I want to be alone.

I'll go then.

[ERIS crying]

[RUDEUS] What's that?

[GHISLAINE] The list of the missing.

So, uh, my mother still hasn't been found yet?

[GHISLAINE] No.

[RUDEUS gasps] Sylphie? It can't be!

[GHISLAINE] Someone you know?

It is.

[GHISLAINE] Did you check the list of the dead?

[gasps]

She's not there.

Then she's probably still alive,

although I couldn't tell you where.

Oh, thank god.

[ERIS] Are you awake?

[RUDEUS] Yeah, come in.

Hi, Rudeus. Good evening.

Hey, Eris. Are you feeling better?

Yeah, I'm fine.

I mean, I kind of figured this is how things would end up.

So what do you think you're gonna do?

What do you mean?

Well, I mean, about what Alphonse was suggesting earlier.

Who cares about all that?

I kinda figured you might.

Rudeus. I'm left all by myself now.

And, you know.

I turned not too long ago.

[RUDEUS gasps] I'm so sorry, it completely slipped my mind!

I, um... I could still get a present for you,

if it's not too late.

Is there anything that you might want?

A family.

Rudeus, I... I want you to be my family.

Do you mean we'd be like brother and sister?

[ERIS] No, I don't.

Whatever you wanna call it, what I'm trying to say is,

I want to sleep together.

[RUDEUS] Isn't that a little sudden?

[ERIS] We promised, remember?

[RUDEUS] Yeah, but I thought we promised for when I turned .

I don't really care either way.

[RUDEUS] I do! What the hell is going on?

Okay, think.

Eris is feeling hopeless. She wants comfort.

And I mean, yeah, I wanna do it, but now?

Wouldn't I be taking advantage of her?

[ERIS] Well?

[RUDEUS] Uh-- Hey! Eris, wait!

Well, well. What's this?

[RUDEUS] It's 'cause you're cute.

[ERIS] That means you're turned on right now?

[RUDEUS] Yes.

[ERIS] So you do like me, then?

[RUDEUS] Yes.

[ERIS] And you want this, too?

[RUDEUS] Yes.

[ERIS] But you're still saying no?

I'm sorry, a promise is a promise.

We said we'd wait 'til I'm .

How 'bout this, then.

I'm gonna say something my mother taught me.

But it's embarrassing, so I'm only gonna say it once.

Rudeus, listen close.

I want to be your little kitty, meow.

[RUDEUS] Good morning, everyone!

Or, rather, great morning!

Wonderful morning!

Ah, don't look so glum!

You look like a man who needs to get some "experience"!

It'll put a smile on your face, I guarantee it!

And to all you non-virgins out there:

as of today, I'm one of you!

I'm a normie now! I've made it!

Oh, my! Would you look at the time?

If you'll excuse me.

I've got plans with my girlfriend!

Wakey wakey, Eris! It's morning!

Time to have some fun!

Eh-- She's not here.

Ah, she must be embarrassed! Silly girl.

[RUDEUS] Huh?

Is this her hair...?

[ERIS] Rudeus. You and I aren't well-matched right now.

I'm going away.

Alphonse, where is Eris?

Ahh, she's set out on a journey with Ghislaine.

Wh-Where to?

[ALPHONSE] My apologies, but she specifically

instructed me not to inform you.

Oh. I...

Is that so?

[RUDEUS] But... Why?

I don't get it.

So. Did she dump me?

Abandon me?

And what about "family"?

[RUDEUS sobbing]