03x10 - (D) God and Demon Lord

[bunniefuu]

[RIMURU]
The Seven Days Clergy.

These are the guys
Adalmann has history with.

I don't know what your deal is,

but you'd better stay
outta my way.

We've already settled
our score.

If you want Hinata, you're
gonna have to get through me.

[DENA] Unfortunately,
we cannot allow her to live.

[VENA] The woman you're
naively trying to protect

defied the will of our God.

Such an outrageous
and unforgivable sin

can only be answered
with divine punishment.

-[both gasping]
-No, you can't!

Please, this must be
some kind of mistake!

Lady Hinata
would never do that!

[RENARD]
I should've guessed as much!

You must be
very proud of yourselves

for making a fool out of me!

I know you were planning

to get rid of Lady Hinata
from the very--

[grunts]

♪

Garde?
What are you doing?

[grunts]

Watch your tongue, scum.

I should've cut you down
earlier, vile traitor.

You were conspiring
against us all along!

Huh?

What the heck
are you talking about?

[RAPHAEL]
Notice.

I detect wavelengths emanating
from the one called Garde,

that are identical to the ones

which interfered
with the sword.

[RIMURU]
In other words, he's the person

who attacked Hinata just now.

Hey, Shion.

That dude's wearing
a disguise, rip it off!

-Right!
-And be careful.

I'll bet he's probably part
of the Seven Days Clergy.

You're sharper
than I gave you credit for

I suppose there's no point
in keeping up this farce!

♪

[ARZE] It would seem poor
Garde fell to you in battle.

Quite the aggressive move,
don't you think?

[VENA] One might wonder
if you're trying to start

a w*r with us.

Even if all of that were true,
you're the ones

who attacked my people
in our own country.

[DIABLO] Lord Rimuru, I have
an urgent report to make.

[RIMURU]
All right, but make it quick.

I'm kinda in the middle
of something.

[DIABLO]
My apologies.

But I have discovered
the identity

of Archbishop Reyheim's k*ller.

It seems that a group
called the Seven Days Clergy

was behind these events.

Oh?

[DIABLO] At present,
I have three of their members

in front of me.

I believe it would be unwise
to let them live.

[RIMURU] And do you
have definitive proof

that they're the ones
who k*lled Reyheim?

[DIABLO]
Yes, My Lord.

There are reporters here
from several countries

who can bear witness.

[RIMURU]
In that case, get rid of them.

[DIABLO]
With pleasure.

Soei, Benimaru!

-[SOUEI, BENIMARU] Sir.
-Work with Shion

to restrain those guys.

If they resist, you have
permission to use force.

All right, I've been waiting
for those words!

Consider it done, Lord Rimuru.

[chuckles]

[VENA]
The audacity of this Slime.

[DENA]
Are you sure?

It will cause an all-out w*r
between our nations.

You're one to talk.

You tampered
with my message to goad us

into fighting each other.

What's more, you're the ones

who m*rder*d
Archbishop Reyheim!

Sorry, but it looks like
your plan to frame my butler

didn't work out!

We've completely
seen through your lies!

-[gasps]
-You mean--

The Seven Days Clergy
was behind all this?

Impossible.

[evil laughter]

[ARZE]
What a surprise!

It seems
you've figured it all out.

[VENA] But you're too late,
the Saint's on death's door.

We cannot allow such
an opportunity to pass us by!

[ARZE]
And while we're at it,

now that
you've learned the truth,

we might as well eliminate you
along with that

meddling Demon Lord!

[evil laughter]

[sword slashing]

[ground rumbling]

[VENA] It seems we may
have struck a nerve,

but it doesn't matter
if you know.

[DENA] After all, we had
every intention of k*lling

everyone from the start!

[ARZE] [evil laugh]
Now, let us begin!

[BACCHUS]
What is this?

To ash, Hell Flare!

Arcane Thread Fetters!

[ARZE] Try all you'd like,
but it won't work!

Shut your mouth,
I've heard enough!

That's all meaningless before
my Revised Hercules' Edge!

♪

[grunts]

♪

[VENA] You're a fool to think
a mere sword could do

anything against
our magic cir...

[expl*si*n]

[RAPHAEL]
Answer, the unique skill

Master Chef's
"Certain Outcome,"

has overwritten
what was meant to occur.

That thing really just
does what it wants, huh?

[RAPHAEL] Notice, though the
possibility is incredibly low,

attacks from the individual
named Shion

could possibly
be harmful to you.

Whoa, for real?

[DENA] [grunts]
What?

[VENA] At this rate,
our magic will be dispelled!

[ARZE] We don't have a choice!
We must unleash it at once!

[DENA]
It's time for you all to die!

[GROUP]
Trinity Break!

[all gasping]

[RAPHAEL] Notice, reactivating
the ultimate skill

Beelzebub, now.

Huh?

♪

-[gasping]
-[DENA] That's impossible!

[RIMURU]
Hold on a second.

Didn't I sacrifice Beelzebub
to stop Hinata's final attack?

[RAPHAEL] Correct.
But I made a backup,

so there was never an issue.

[RIMURU]
What? You can do that?

Why didn't you tell me that
from the start?

I thought I was
giving it up for good!

[RAPHAEL] Notice,
spirit energy increasing.

Another attack is imminent.

[ARZE] Just die already,
you filthy monster!

♪

[GROUP]
Trinity Disintegration!

♪

[gasping]

Ah, sh*t!

[RIMURU] There's no way
Beelzebub can handle this one!

[RAPHAEL]
Not a problem.

Would you like to activate
the ultimate skill

Uriel's "Absolute Guard?"

[RIMURU]
Absolute Guard?

Oh, I get it.

That must be one of the skills
Raphael acquired

when I evolved
into a Demon Lord.

Hold on.

If Absolute Guard is a thing,
was it even necessary

to sacrifice Beelzebub earlier?

Anyway, do it.

But remind me
about this later, Raphael.

You and I need to have a talk.

[RAPHAEL]
All right, with pleasure.

♪

[SHION]
Lord Rimuru!

[ground rumbling]

[shattering]

[scoffs]

[ARZE]
Seems he was all talk.

[evil laughter]

[gasps]

♪

[DENA] They
should be nothing but dust!

[VENA]
This cannot be!

It's impossible!

[ARZE]
I refuse to believe it!

There isn't a living being
in this world

that can withstand a direct hit
from Disintegration!

[all gasping]

That all?

I thought you guys
would be better than this.

[BENIMARU] The magic circle
you were so proud of is gone.

I wonder if you'll be able
to survive this time?

I hope you're ready, you trash!

We're not letting you off easy!

-[gasps] -[VENA] We
are the guardians of humanity!

If you k*ll us, the followers
of Luminus won't let it stand!

[ARZE]
We will withdraw for today.

But know that soon,
the wrath of Luminus

will descend upon you and
destroy your pathetic nation!

[gasps]

No, it can't be!

♪

♪

[VENA]
My Lady!

We can explain!

[LUMINUS]
Hello again, Demon Lord Rimuru.

It's been a while.

Uh, yeah, long time no see.

[RIMURU]
The heck is going on?

Why is Luminus here
all of a sudden?

[wind whooshing]

Well then,
is everyone unharmed?

[MELIS]
Infuriating demon,

making a mess
of our plans yet again.

[THALUN] He's only
delayed the inevitable.

Let us use our holy power

and put an end to this
once and for all.

[ZAUS]
Agreed! Let us finish this!

It seems clear that
this "Seven Days Clergy"

intended to k*ll you.

Surely that much is obvious.

[sighs]

But you needn't
worry about them.

My master commanded me
to protect you.

Um, what should we do,
mister demon sir?

[chuckles]

I'm glad you're so quick
on the uptake.

There is but one thing
I want from you.

Ensure the truth
of the Archbishop's death

is known far and wide.

You simply have to do
what you do best.

-[all gasping]
-That won't be a problem!

By the time we're done,
everyone will know the truth!

I'll write an article about

how you saved
our lives, as well!

Please, we all agree
to your conditions!

[chuckles]

Very well.

I've seen your resolve
and give you my word

that I will protect you.

Although...

that doesn't include you,
King Edward.

Wait, why not?

Did I offend you somehow?

Silence!

It's because you dared to make
a mockery of Lord Rimuru.

Which is a crime
worthy of execution.

Your pathetic life
isn't even worth sparing.

Please, I beg you!

Spare me.

I will do whatever it takes!

I ask, not as a king,
but as a humble man!

I'll give you all I have!

Money, status.

Even the throne, it's yours!

The throne, you say?

Let me think.

I believe Youm the Champion
is serving

as Edmaris' guardian,
is he not?

♪

[whimpering]

Personally,
I believe he is the man

most suited to lead the Kingdom
of Falmuth through this crisis.

I'm sure you agree
with that, yes?

Right, that man has promise!

In fact, he was born to lead!

Listen up, everyone!

I want to publicly declare
that Youm is my successor!

Please ensure that news
is spread around as well!

I-I see.

Youm the Champion as King, huh?

Now, that's a headline
that'll generate a lotta buzz!

Wonderful.

I'm so happy
we could reach a result

we're all satisfied with.

Now allow me
to dispose of the filth.

[MELIS]
I hope you don't mind,

but we completed
our preparations

while you were busy chatting.

[THALUN]
Prepare to face annihilation!

[ZAUS] Struggle all you'd like,
but there is no escape!

[GROUP]
Trinity Break!

♪

I'll show you the futility
of your existence,

as the world slowly
collapses around you.

It's over.
Activate Despair Time.

[all gasping]

[MELIS]
What is this?

[THALUN] Our spell.
How did it disappear?

[ZAUS]
T-This can't be possible!

[DIABLO]
Oh, but it is.

Lament your own foolishness
from the depths of the abyss.

[MELIS]
The demon, this is his doing!

[THALUN]
Wait, no!

[MELIS] Luminus will not
allow this to go unpunished!

-[grunting]
-[THALUN] This can't be it!

[THALUN]
I refuse to die like this!

[screaming]

[wind rustling]

Excellent.

Lord Rimuru will be most
pleased to hear about this.

♪

Everyone!

I am the cloistered emperor,
Louis.

I command you all
to stop this at once.

On your knees!

You are in the presence
of our God Luminus!

-[all gasp]
-Wait.

You're saying that she...

This woman is our God?

[RIMURU] They're worshipping
a Demon Lord as their God?

[RAPHAEL]
Yes, this would likely create

the most efficient environment

for gaining control
over the human race.

[sighs]

[LUMINUS] This is exactly
why I told you not to act.

Why didn't you
just listen to me?

♪

Resurrection.

♪

[RIMURU] Why would a Demon Lord
have holy magic?

Though, I guess
I shouldn't question it.

As long as Hinata's
gonna be okay,

that's all that
really matters to me.

♪

[footsteps]

[whimpering]

[HINATA] I was on my way to my
high school entrance ceremony

when I was transported
to this world.

♪

Hey, boss,
there's one more left!

Well, would you like at that?

I bet she'll fetch
a decent price!

And nobody'll know if we
take a little taste first.

[all laughing]

[HINATA]
Oh, things are the same here.

Every world
is steeped in despair.

[HINATA'S DAD] Did you not
hear me the first time, huh?

[HINATA'S MOM] Sweetie no,
that's not what I...

-Are you talking back?
-[HINATA] My father

got into gambling,

and started getting violent
with my mother.

[grunts]

[sobbing]

[HINATA'S DAD]
This is all your fault, y'know.

♪

[gasps]

♪

[water rippling]

[HINATA] All I wanted was
for the violence to stop.

Nothing more than that.

[whimpering]

But after my father died.

My mother's heart broke
beyond repair.

[HINATA'S MOM] Dear,
I talked to God this morning.

[HINATA]
Before I knew it,

I lost all the things
I cherished.

My father.

My mother's heart.

The happiness of my childhood.

Everything had been taken away.

I'm sick of being the victim.

If I'll lose everything anyway,

I at least, want to
go out fighting.

[VOICE OF THE WORLD]
Confirmed.

Unique skill "Usurper."

Acquisition successful.

[grunts]

[HINATA]
I know that I'm right.

There aren't any flaws
in my logic.

Survival of the fittest.

An immutable law of nature.

In my world, and this one.

[VOICE OF THE WORLD]
Confirmed.

Unique skill: Preserver,
acquisition successful.

[growls]

♪

[grunts]

Ahh, just die!

♪

[screams]

♪

Oh.

Teacher's here.

Hey there,
still out of it, huh?

Who are you calling "Teacher?"

[RIMURU]
She normally acts aloof,

but when I see her like this,
she looks so innocent.

Maybe even childlike.

She said it's been
about ten years

since she came to this world.

And she was
in high school, right?

I wonder how old
would that make her?

-[HINATA] Hey.
-[gasps]

From your face,
it's obvious you were thinking

something rude, weren't you?

No, I wasn't, I promise!

[HINATA] Then how long are you
going to keep staring at me?

Ah!

[RIMURU] Please forgive me!

You are just so beautiful!

-Really?
-[screams]

You jerk.

Has anybody ever told you
that you have zero tact?

-[whimpering]
-[HINATA] Honestly,

I bet you weren't very popular

with the ladies.

[RIMURU]
Nuh-uh! That's not true!

I was super considerate, and
tons of people relied on me!

[scoffs]
If you say so.

[sighs]

[RIMURU] For some reason
I feel like I just lost.

[whimpering]

[LUMINUS]
Now then, my Seven Days Clergy.

What happened here?

What do you have to say
for yourselves?

[DIABLO]
Lord Rimuru, it is done.

Nice, how did it go?

[chuckles]

[DIABLO]
All according to plan.

[sighs]

I...Lady Hinata.

-Renard!
-You saved him!

Execution.

There can be no other option.

That will be your fate
for such treachery.

[DENA]
Please! Have mercy!

[VENA] Everything we did
was for you, Lady Luminus!

[ARZE]
God, I beg you!

We've served you faithfully
for many years!

Death Blessing!

♪

[DENA]
Please stop, forgive us!

♪

[RIMURU] Well, guess
that takes care of that.

You and I have
a lot to discuss.

Let's go back to Tempest
where we can relax.

Once everyone gets settled,

we'll talk about
the future of our nations.

♪

[sighs]

[GRAN]
Why haven't they contacted me?

What are they doing?

Does this mean something
has gone wrong?

[NICOLAUS]
Is something the matter?

You seem terribly
agitated right now.

[GRAN]
Oh, it's you.

What are you doing here?

You see, I've made
an interesting discovery.

[GRAN]
And what might that be?

[NICOLAUS] After examining
this message again,

I found evidence of tampering.

To be honest,
I do not particularly care

what you and your ilk
are after,

orchestrating this ruse.

Whether your intention
is simply to gain favor

with the God Luminus,

or if you wish to use
her power to accomplish

your own desires matters not.

[GRAN] I'm sure
I don't know what you mean.

God dwells in the hearts
of those who believe in her...

You can drop the charade.

I know Luminus does,
in fact, exist.

Our "God" is a living being,
as real as you or I.

I pretend to not know
for Lady Hinata's sake.

Since it seems she wishes
to keep that fact a secret.

[GRAN]
Why you...

In truth I care little about
you or the Luminist faith.

But you involved her,
which to me is unforgivable!

Begone from this world!

Disintegration!

[screams]

♪

Worthless insect.

How dare you try
to harm Lady Hinata?

Death is too good
a punishment for you.

If there truly
is a God in this world,

it can be none other
than Hinata Sakaguchi.

I will accept no one else.

♪

[fire crackling]

[groans]

Ahh, nuisance.

Damn you, Nicolaus.

Grandfather.

The nation of Tempest
is dangerous.

We can't afford
to take it lightly.

What is it, dear?

Have the angels
begun their as*ault?

No, that isn't
what I'm referring to.

That Demon Lord.

He hopes to take financial
control of the whole world.

[GRANVILLE]
Impossible.

It's the truth,
and he will succeed, as well.

So we must act, and crush him
while we still can.

Understood.

If you are feeling
that strongly about this,

then it must be true.

Yes, we'll put an end
to that Slime's ambitions.

♪

I swear it on my name,
Maribel of Greed.

[birds chirping]

You're back, Rimuru!
It's finally time!

The last line of defense
is ready for his moment!

Oh, uh, we ended up
working things out,

so we don't need you.

[VELDORA] [groans]
What?

And here I was getting all
fired up waiting for my turn!

Hmm?

Hey, it's Demon Lord Luminus!

How's that?

After you got super mad
at me for forgetting

your name last time,
I made sure to remember it!

-[laughs]
-But that means...

Luminus is actually
a Demon Lord.

♪

-[whimpering]
-You moronic lizard!

Every single time
you appear before me,

you're always
getting in my way!

[screams]

[crow cawing]

[grunting]

[screams]

Veldora, it's time to die!

Take this, Embrace Drain!

[screams]

Ohh!

[RAPHAEL] Answer,
this attack absorbs energy,

while simultaneously
cycling it back

into the target's body.

While the effect is active,
it causes extreme pain

and discomfort.

[RIMURU] I guess that explains
why it works

on a spiritual being
like Veldora.

[VELDORA]
Let's just talk this out!

Wait, that guy's Veldora?

The dreaded Storm Dragon
from the legends?

But he looks human.

You know, I kinda feel
sorry for the guy.

Please, Rimuru!

Help get this
evil pigheaded woman

-Oh?
-off of me!

Sounds like
you haven't had enough.

[screaming]

[RIMURU] And that's
how Luminus and I

reconciled our differences.

We cleared up the
misunderstanding with Hinata,

and Tempest was formally
recognized as a nation

by the Western Provinces.

[screaming]

[RAPHAEL] Next time.
"Reconciliation and Agreement."