01x02 - The sl*ve Girl

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--[sl*ve coughing] --[NAOFUMI] Hm?

[sl*ve coughing]

[sl*ve TRADER] Sir, over here.

I recommend this for a high- class gent such as yourself.

[sl*ve TRADER] It's at level .

[NAOFUMI] That's almost times my level.

How much you want for it?

Well, it is highly capable in battle and fairly rare...

How does gold pieces sound?

Showing me your most expensive sl*ve

knowing full well I can't afford it?

Indeed.

You're gonna become one of my best customers.

I got a nose for these things.

So I gotta make sure you develop a keen eye,

if you catch my drift, good sir.

Well, now.

Since you've seen my best, lemme ask you a question.

Exactly what kind of sl*ve are you in the market for?

One that's cheap and obedient'll work.

[sl*ve TRADER] In other words, a demi-human,

if I understand right?

These aren't much suited for combat or manual labor.

Doesn't matter. If I need 'em in battle, I'll train them.

[sl*ve TRADER] Ha! That's an amusing response,

when you don't believe in people.

Yeah, but slaves aren't people.

Training one's the same thing as upgrading my shield.

[sl*ve TRADER A] Ha, ha! Well, you got me there,

that's for sure!

These are the cheapest slaves I can offer you.

Other than the dead ones, of course.

On the left I have--

[NAOFUMI] Raise your head.

Huh?

[sl*ve coughing]

[sl*ve TRADER] That mangy half-raccoon's sick as a dog

and a couple spokes short of a cartwheel.

I'm having a helluva time with her myself.

[gasps]

[sl*ve TRADER] You see, her previous owner

loved his t*rture.

She's not long for this world. I'd suggest something else.

[NAOFUMI] I've decided.

[sl*ve TRADER] Eh?

She'll do, I'll take this one.

[gasps]

[sl*ve TRADER] Let's begin.

[sl*ve gasps]

[groaning]

What's with that?

Nothing to worry about. The pain will dissipate soon.

That sl*ve crest branded on her chest

makes it impossible for her to defy you.

[NAOFUMI] Huh? "Set as companion"?

[sl*ve TRADER] There you go, good sir. She's all yours.

[NAOFUMI] Thirty silvers, right?

There's one extra in here.

That's your commission.

You were going to wring it out of me anyway,

now weren't you?

Well, you certainly know your stuff!

Now then, I guess I'm supposed to know

what your name is, right?

[coughing]

[NAOFUMI] Well? Tell me your name.

I said, what's your name?

I'm called... Raphtalia.

Raphtalia, huh?

[NAOFUMI] Let's go.

I look forward to your next visit--we're always open!

[chuckles]

[sl*ve TRADER] So he really did choose her.

I'm gettin' goosebumps just thinkin' about it.

[chuckles]

[ERHARDT] Welcome! Hm?

Oh, it's you.

Well, well. What's with the girl, kid?

Hm?

[NAOFUMI] Give me a w*apon she can use.

And keep it under six silvers, all right?

[NAOFUMI] Took you long enough.

I'm-I'm sorry, sir.

Yeah, right...

Now come on--let's see you draw your Kn*fe.

Huh?

[gasps]

I want you to s*ab this thing.

[RAPHTALIA] N-No...

That's an order!

[NAOFUMI] You only hurt yourself by refusing.

Now do it!

[yells]

Too weak! Put some muscle into it!

Come on!

[yells]

[NAOFUMI] Huh? I got experience points, too?

[ERHARDT] Probably because when you formed the pact,

you set her as a companion.

Oh, now wait a minute,

don't tell me you didn't do that with the lady

who was in here before.

[NAOFUMI] Tch. Damn that woman...

Listen up, you!

From here on out, I expect you to fight monsters for me,

is that perfectly clear?

Even though it wasn't much, I paid for you,

so you'd better pitch in and help me recoup the expense.

Y'know what, kid? You're not gonna die a painless death.

Don't b*at around the bush, say what you really think.

Come on, off your butt. Let's move.

Um, yes, sir!

Oh, boy....

I don't know whether the country's going to the dogs

or if the kid's just been corrupted.

All I've got left is three silvers.

[MERCHANT A] Hey! Get a move on!

Huh?

[MERCHANT A] Move your butts, you stinkin' demis!

[MERCHANT A] I don't have all day, you little moron!

[stomach growls]

You want something to eat?

No, sir.

You can't fight on an empty stomach. Let's get some lunch.

[RAPHTALIA] Lunch?

U-Uh, sir?

[NAOFUMI] Now what?

This place--

[NAOFUMI] Hurry up!

Welcome to the Inn!

Ugh. The Shield Hero.

[PATRON A] Is he the r*pist?

[PATRON B] Shut up! Do you...

Can we get somthin' to eat here?

Huh? Yeah, be right there.

[PATRON C] Look, it's a demi-human.

Gimme the cheapest lunch that you got here, for one.

And, uh, she'll have whatever that kid over there's having.

[WAITER A] That'll be nine coppers.

[NAOFUMI] Yeah... fine.

Why, sir?

Why what? You don't want that?

No, sir. Why are you getting it for me?

I dunno. 'Cause you looked like you wanted to try it, I guess.

[WAITER A] All right, here's your food.

[RAPHTALIA gasps]

You saving it for later?

[RAPHTALIA] It's all for me?

[NAOFUMI] Go on, eat.

[NAOFUMI] Drink this.

How's the food?

[RAPHTALIA] Hm?

[NAOFUMI] Damn, still can't taste a thing.

[NAOFUMI] Raphtalia!

Y-Yes!

[RAPHTALIA yells]

att*ck now!

[NAOFUMI] Blending ability, huh?

That's something that might come in handy.

[RAPHTALIA] Master? Sir?

Who are you? And what I mean is, who are you really?

I'm a hero. The Shield Hero.

Wait, do you mean... the Four Cardinal Heroes?

Uh-huh.

[RAPHTALIA'S DAD] Raphtalia.

Do you know of the four legendary heroes?

[RAPHTALIA] Mm-hm.

The ones with the sword, the bow,

and the spear, and then, um...

And then the one with the shield!

Right.

The Shield Hero, out of all the Cardinal Heroes,

treated us demi-humans very well and we're grateful to him.

He did?

Then I for sure wanna meet him, Daddy.

[RAPHTALIA'S MOM] If you're a good girl,

one day I'm sure you will.

[RAPHTALIA giggles]

You're really the Shield Hero...

[gasps] Please, sir. What do I call you?

Naofumi Iwatani.

Naofumi Iwatani.

[NAOFUMI] Drink this.

It's a medicine that I blended.

Apparently, it can cure light colds.

Drink it.

[retches]

[RAPHTALIA] It's so bitter!

Good medicine's supposed to taste bitter.

Drink it up, now!

[RAPHTALIA whining]

[RAPHTALIA'S DAD] I'm sorry, Raphtalia.

Raphtalia. We only wanted to make sure you survived.

Please find it in your heart to forgive us

our selfishness if you can!

[RAPHTALIA] No!

They're dead! They're dead!

[NAOFUMI] What's wrong?

Just calm down. Everything's okay.

Father...

No! My mother...

Don't cry.

...they're both gone.

It's all right.

It'll be all right...

[HERBALIST A] Hm...

Very impressive, if I do say so myself.

Are you well versed in making medicines, Sir Hero?

Actually, yesterday was my first try.

[HERBALIST A] Really?

[NAOFUMI] So which is more profitable,

selling herbs or medicine?

[HERBALIST A] Due to the Wave's impact,

medicine has been flying off the shelves lately,

so rather than herbs, I'd pay more for your medicine.

[NAOFUMI] I see.

[HERBALIST A] In total, this is worth four silvers.

Listen, you wouldn't happen to have any tools you don't use?

[KID A] Here we go!

[KID B] Okay!

[KID A] One, two...

Raphtalia.

[NAOFUMI] Would you like a ball like that?

[RAPHTALIA gasps]

No, I don't!

I'd never want a ball, not at all!

[NAOFUMI] Yeah, right...

Huh?

You can play with it after we're done with work.

Of course!

[bell rings]

I'm coming! Uh!

The Shield Hero's here.

I'd like to rent a room.

My companion tends to scream at night, though.

[INNKEEPER A groans]

[NAOFUMI] You will let us stay, won't you?

Yes, of course!

I'll prepare your room at once!

[NAOFUMI] I have to find a way to survive

before the next Wave of Catastrophe hits.

Okay.

I think we can go a little deeper into the forest now.

[rustling]

An enemy... rabbit?

Watch out!

k*ll it, Raphtalia! Go on--quickly!

Hurry up! What're you waiting for?

But I can't.

It'll bleed if I s*ab it.

[NAOFUMI] Raphtalia!

I hate blood!

[NAOFUMI] Listen up now, and listen good!

If you can't fight,

then I'm not gonna take care of you anymore, you got me?!

[gasps]

[NAOFUMI] There's a Wave coming

that could end everything!

I have to get as strong as possible

before we're all wiped out.

But defense is all I'm good for.

I need someone to fight for me.

If you can't, I'll find someone else.

[gasps]

Understand?

You'll fight the Waves of Catastrophe?

I have to, that's my job.

[RAPHTALIA] I understand.

[yells]

Then I, too, have no choice...

Master, I'll fight for you.

Just don't-don't throw me away!

Deal.

[NAOFUMI] This is reality. Not a game.

I want to live, so there's nothing to do but fight!

[NAOFUMI] What kind of w*apon can I get for that?

Well...

The time has come to get the little miss a real sword then.

One on the short side's a good place to start.

Here's a nice little item. A pre-owned iron short sword.

Listen, um...

With the equipment we have,

is there a village or town nearby we can travel to?

With all your stuff?

The only place that comes to mind

would be a small village called Lute.

[NAOFUMI] How much?

I'd say... about two silvers, give or take a copper.

Really?

Hey, do you know of any spots nearby

where you can earn a lot of money quick?

[MERCHANT B] Hmm...

Well, now that you mention it,

the ore coming out of the mines outside the walls

oughta fetch a decent amount, but...

[NAOFUMI] But what? What's the catch?

Ever since the first Wave came,

it's become home to a bunch of dangerous monsters.

These days nobody wants to go anywhere near that place.

Monsters, huh?

[MERCHANT B] Huh.

I don't know what our summoned "heroes" are doing,

but if you ask me, it isn't much.

Well, exclusive effects and skills.

That's pretty boring.

A Rope Shield?

All right.

Air Strike Shield!

[gasps]

Anything wrong, sir?

[NAOFUMI clears throat]

It's nothing. Let's go.

[NAOFUMI] If there really are monsters here,

the moment things go south, we run.

And you're gonna have to keep up.

Okay.

[RAPHTALIA] Uh... 'scuse me?

[NAOFUMI] What is it?

I was just wondering about...

I mean, how should I address you?

[NAOFUMI] Call me whatever.

All right then.

[RAPHTALIA gasps]

[NAOFUMI] Looks like the place.

Okay.

[RAPHTALIA] Hm?

Footprints?

This may not be so tough after all.

Raphtalia, let's try a little further--

[RAPHTALIA] No!

[RAPHTALIA coughs]

Think you can make it?

Dog... Dog monster...

It k*lled all the villagers-- even my mother and father.

[NAOFUMI] During the first Wave, huh?

[NAOFUMI] That's why she cries every night.

[RAPHTALIA gasps]

[NAOFUMI] Is that the same monster

that k*lled your parents?

[RAPHTALIA] No.

[NAOFUMI] Listen, Raphtalia.

You take that thing out here and now.

Huh?

If you fight and make me stronger,

we'll fend off the Waves of Catastrophe

and make sure that tragedy never happens again.

Face it, your parents aren't coming back.

But we can prevent other kids

from going through what you experienced.

You can do it!

And what I'm capable of doing is making sure

you have the skills to fight as best you can!

[gasps]

Raphtalia! You gotta k*ll it!

Grab your sword and k*ll this thing! Do it now!

I can't...

[NAOFUMI] If I die, you're gonna die, too!

Please, no!

[NAOFUMI] Then hurry up and k*ll it!

That's an order! Do it now!

[screams]

All right then, just forget it.

If you can't fight, then get the hell outta here.

[gasps] But what'll you do, Master?

[NAOFUMI] I'll buy time for you to escape.

[RAPHTALIA] What?

Then that'd be just... just like my parents...

[NAOFUMI] Hurry up! Run!

Master, I can't!

[NAOFUMI groans]

I can't do this.

No!

[RAPHTALIA] Don't leave me!

Don't leave me, please, no!

[RAPHTALIA] No!

[RAPHTALIA gasps]

[NAOFUMI] Air Strike Shield!

Now, Raphtalia!

[yells]

[NAOFUMI] Nice job, kid.

Master! Naofumi!

Careful!

Even with the shield's power,

this wound still hurts like hell.

Promise me you won't ever die!

Don't leave me alone, Master Naofumi--please!

[NAOFUMI] She's chosen my name...

[NAOFUMI] You att*ck, and I defend.

That way, neither of us'll have to worry about dying.

All right.

[NAOFUMI] We'll get outta here once I feed this monster

to my shield.

[RAPHTALIA] Okay, Master Naofumi.

Come on, get up.

[RAPHTALIA] A little longer?

[NAOFUMI groans]

[NAOFUMI] With all the cash we made off that ore,

you can eat all you want!

[RAPHTALIA] Thank you!

Food okay?

[RAPHTALIA] Mm-hm!

That's good.

Master Naofumi?

[NAOFUMI] Hm?

No matter what happens, we're going to survive!

Of course we are.

[RAPHTALIA] Hm?

[NAOFUMI] Here.

A kids' lunch isn't complete... without this.

[RAPHTALIA] Huh?