03x17 - (D) The Lightspeed Hero

[bunniefuu]

[RIMURU]
It's about time we got started.

It's been a while
since we had everyone here,

so before
we kick off the festival,

I thought it was only right
to have one last meeting.

[All]
Right.

Hey, where's Milim?

[RIMURU]
Oh, she went back home.

-Bye!
-[RIMURU] If she had stayed

in Tempest any longer,

she would've gotten
in big trouble with Frey.

[RAMIRIS]
Eh, makes sense.

[RIMURU] [exhales] I think
an introduction is in order.

This guy's Mjollmile.

Hmm.

Some of you are meeting him
for the first time,

but trust me, he's capable.

If the festival turns out
to be a success,

I'm thinking of putting him
in charge of our finances.

Hm.

Right, my name is
Gard Mjollmile.

Lord Rimuru has entrusted
this grand task to me,

and I will not let him down!

It's a pleasure
to meet you all.

[RIMURU] Sweet. Now
that they know who you are,

why don't you brief everyone
on your plan?

Yes, of course, Lord Rimuru.
Attention!

I will now give a full run-down
of the festival's schedule.

We're celebrating
Tempest's opening in style!

The opening ceremony
will take place in three days,

but the night before that,

we'll be celebrating
the festival's eve.

Throughout the festival,

we'll be hosting
not only our invited guests,

but also the merchants
passing through Tempest

as well as the adventurers
escorting them.

We'll also provide everyone

with complementary
food and drink.

That's smart.

Entice them
with their stomachs.

Hmm.
What's more...

we'll hold a lavish banquet

in the reception hall
for royal and noble visitors.

And, to make sure
everything goes well,

Princess Shuna
and Mister Yoshida

will be preparing the feast.

[RIMURU] There's gonna be
new dishes, right?

Yes! I hope you'll enjoy them!

-Yay! I can't wait!
-As for the main event,

the opening festival
on the first day

will be kicked off with
a speech from Lord Rimuru!

[RIMURU] [groans]
Not again.

Everyone already knows
I'm a Demon Lord now.

Do I really have to?

[All]
You do.

[RIMURU] [sighs]
All right, fine. Then what?

Once the opening ceremonies
are finished,

you'll head to the newly opened
Tempest Opera,

where you'll get to enjoy
its inaugural performance.

Oh! Opera, huh?

-[DIABLO] I see.
-Huh?

Your intention here
is to show the world

that Lord Rimuru is not only
a powerful Demon Lord,

but one who is
exceptionally well-versed

in culture and the arts!

You're right on the money.

What kind of performance
are we talking?

You'll find out on the day,
it's a secret!

[RIMURU] [sighs]
Huh?

[RIMURU]
Yeah, that's not ominous.

[MJOLLMILE]
After lunch,

we'll be presenting
our nation's technology!

Gabiru and Vesta
have prepared a lecture

explaining the history
of their healing potions,

and Kurobe and Garm
will show off

some of the more interesting
pieces they've made.

On day two,
we'll officially start

Tempest's first martial arts
tournament at the Colosseum.

After midday,
we'll open up Tempest

and our guests will be
free to roam

the city as they please.

This gives them the chance
to try out the hot springs

you've been putting
so much work into building.

As well as experiencing

all the food stalls
the town has to offer!

[laughs]

We've got the best food
in the city!

Our dishes will blow you away!

[RIMURU]
And what about me?

You'll be staying
in the arena's VIP section.

I was thinking it would be
the perfect location

to allow people
who wanted an audience

with you to come and meet you.

[RIMURU]
Awesome!

Then in the downtime
between meeting people,

I can enjoy the tournament.

You've really
thought this through.

Yes, sir!

What's more, on the second day,

we will also unveil
our dungeon to the public.

Despite my absence,

it seems you've built a truly
impressive Colosseum here.

[RIMURU]
Yeah.

Thanks to the hard work
everyone's been putting in.

Everything's turned out
beautifully!

Now then.

Anyone have any concerns
they'd like to bring up?

Yeah, I do!

-[RAMIRIS] Ramiris?
-Uh-huh.

There's a problem
in the dungeon.

[laughs]

Allow me to explain
what's going on,

you know how the th floor

of the dungeon
has a forest in it?

Well, for some reason,

it's starting to encroach
on the floors above it.

Apparently, it's overtaken
all the floors

up to !

[RIMURU]
It overtook them?

And now, we don't have
boss monsters!

[RIMURU]
Huh?

[VELDORA]
The rapid growth of the forest

consumed way more magicules
than we were expecting,

so no monsters strong enough
to be bosses have been created.

Yeah, it's bad!

So instead of using monsters,

I want to make
another Elemental Colossus!

Meaning, I'm going to need
some materials from you!

Anyway, as I was saying,
we need more bosses!

And while you're at it,
someone to care for the forest!

[RIMURU] Can't you guys
sort this kind of problem

out by yourselves?

-[RANGA] Lord Rimuru!
-Huh?

[RANGA] I know
who could fill that role.

Oh, yeah?

[RANGA] The mystic fox I've
been caring for has awakened.

[RIMURU]
Whoa! She's so cute!

[KUMARA]
You can leave it all to me,

developing forests
is my specialty!

[RANGA] I thought this would
be a good chance for her.

[RIMURU] If Ranga thinks
it's a good idea, I'm game,

you wanna give it a try?

Yes! I'd like that very much!

[RIMURU]
All right, you're in!

Hey, I should give you
a name, huh?

-Ah!
-"Yoko" just means "Mystic Fox"

which is boring,

and going with your
old name, "Nine Head,"

doesn't really fit
your cute look now.

Hmm...
I've got it!

From now on, your name
is Kumara! Wait, wah?

[RAPHAEL] Notice.
This is an effect of naming.

Because the individual
named Kumara

already possessed
tremendous energy,

the expenditure
was greater than expected.

I see. So that's what happened.

♪

[all chuckle]

Thank you, Lord Rimuru!

[RIMURU] I'll be
counting on you, Kumara.

-I won't let you down!
-Great!

-[SHUNA] Lord Rimuru.
-[TREYNI] Lord Rimuru.

Treyni and I have
a suggestion too!

We know somebody who would
make the perfect dungeon boss.

[chuckles]

[RIMURU]
I like it!

All right, we'll go with Shuna
and Treyni's idea

for the new
boss of our dungeon!

And that's it
for all the events

we had planned
for Tempest's opening festival.

Cool! Thanks, Mjollmile!

Next up, I'd like to hear about

what Soei learned
about Viscount Kazak.

Right.

Firstly, Viscount Kazak
from the Kingdom of Blumund

-has been arrested.
-[gasps]

Apparently, the viscount was
a leading officer in Orthrus.

That's unbelievable!

[RIMURU]
What's Orthrus?

They're a bunch of evil
good for nothing sl*ve traders

who disgrace the name
of merchants everywhere!

[RIMURU]
sl*ve traders?

[SOUEI]
Possessing more military might

than a small nation,

Orthrus' army includes
w*r sl*ves,

magical beasts,
and several majin.

Or they did.

[RIMURU]
Wait, "did?"

Did something happen to them?

[SOUEI]
It seems they were wiped out.

At the hands
of the Lightspeed Hero.

[BOTH]
Uh.

[RIMURU]
I see.

The Lightspeed Hero, huh?

[YUUKI] Great.
See ya when you get here!

[sighs]

Jeez, Yuuki's always
such a worrywart.

Yeah. If Masayuki
actually got serious,

even a Demon Lord
wouldn't stand a chance.

Yup, you said it!

This is the unbeatable
Lightspeed Hero

we're talking about!

[Bernie smirks]

[MASAYUKI]
That's right.

My name is Masayuki Honjo,
and I am a Hero.

[indistinct chatter]

[MASAYUKI] Have you guys done
any pulls on the latest banner?

♪

[gasps]

Hey, look!

[MASAYUKI]
On a day like any other,

I was suddenly sent
to this world.

And, before
I could get my bearings,

I found myself in the middle
of an incident.

[KACHA]
P-Please, help me!

-[gasps]
-Hey, there li'l bro...

[MASAYUKI] "It's over.
This is the end for me."

That's what was
going through my head.

[WORDS OF THE WORLD]
Heroic and courageous action

-has been confirmed.
-Hm?

[WORDS OF THE WORLD]
Unique Skill,

"Chosen One" unlocked.

Use skill?

[MASAYUKI]
Huh? Uh. Y-Yes?

Confirmed.

Using "Chosen One"
to acquire language.

Successful.

[MASAYUKI]
But in that moment,

my unique skill,
Chosen One, was awakened.

[JINRAI] W-Where'd this
intimidating aura come from?

You're a shrimp but your
power's off the charts!

[WORDS OF THE WORLD]
Heroic Presence.

A presence projected
only by Heroes.

Lesser beings are overwhelmed

and rendered immobile
when emitted.

I'm not scared of you
and your shady tricks!

You're dead meat!

-[Jinrai grunts]
-[indistinct chatter]

Ow, that hurt.

[MAN A]
Uh! I can't believe it!

That kid knocked out Jinrai
the Mad Wolf in an instant!

[yelling]

[grunts]

[MAN B] He dodged his fist
by the smallest margin,

ducked in close
and headbutted him!

He's amazing!

[WORDS OF THE WORLD]
Heroic Compensation.

Due to very high luck,
all normal attacks,

as well as attacks
by companions,

become critical hits.

[JINRAI] [grunts]
I underestimated you.

-Huh?
-The name's Jinrai.

I'm an adventurer,

who happened to make
a bit of name for myself

around here as the "Mad Wolf."

But now I realize
I was just full of myself.

I'm beggin', strong little bro,

would you let me accompany you
as your subordinate?

[MASAYUKI] And so, even though
I hadn't done anything,

Jinrai the Mad Wolf
became my first companion.

[BERNIE]
I've heard a lot about you.

You're an Otherworlder
who ended up

getting isekai'd here, too.

The people of this world
may call you a Hero.

But if you ask me,
all you're doing

is having fun playing pretend.

You're no true Hero.

[gasps]

♪

-[sighs]
-[laughs]

[BERNIE]
Masayuki.

Please allow me to join you!

I want to help you out
and become a Hero like you!

[WORDS OF THE WORLD]
Heroic Charm.

Those who see the Hero
in action are inspired,

and begin to believe
in the Hero,

and want to walk
in his footsteps.

[MASAYUKI] And just like that,
Bernie the Wizard,

a second Otherworlder,
joined our party.

[JIWU] You're the one
named Masayuki, correct?

The scoundrel
who calls himself a Hero!

[Jinrai and Bernie growling]

♪

[Jiwu gasps]

♪

[WORDS OF THE WORLD]
Heroic Action.

The Hero's actions
set an example

for his friends
and earn him praise.

[JIWU]
I was mistaken,

you're truly worthy
of being called a Hero!

It would be my profound honor
to join your party!

[MASAYUKI] And as Jiwu
the Elementalist joined us.

We officially became
a party of four.

[MASAYUKI]
As it turns out, "Chosen One,"

the unique skill I gained
after coming to this world,

is actually pretty rare.

At least, that's
what Yuuki told me.

You managed to reach A rank
in record time.

You were even
the undefeated champion

of Engrassia's
martial arts tournament.

And you were recognized
as a Hero in less than a year.

Your accomplishments
are amazing!

"Lightspeed Hero" Masayuki!

That's enough, jeez.

It's because of "Chosen One."

You know just as well as I do
that without that

I wouldn't be able
to do any of this myself.

Right, I forgot about
that skill of yours.

No matter what you say or do,

those around you automatically
think you're a Hero.

It's an incredible power!

[Masayuki groans]

[YUUKI]
While we're on that subject.

There's a mission I think
your team would be perfect for.

Oh?

[MASAYUKI]
The sl*ve Company Orthrus?

[YUUKI] Yeah,
they're known international

crime organization.

They're quite infamous,

known for their involvement

in both the drug
and sl*ve trades.

They even deal
in magical beasts.

We've managed
to track down the location

of their sl*ve trading market.

It's within
the Kingdom of Ballachia.

[BERNIE] I'm impressed
you managed to pin them down.

[YUUKI] We took in a sl*ve
who was lucky enough to escape.

Therefore, I've decided

to send out people
to investigate Ballachia.

It's at least a danger level
B-plus.

It's possible
that Orthrus has deep ties

with the Kingdom of Ballachia.

Which means
that the investigators

will have to be subtle.

That's asking a lot
from a bunch of adventurers

who only know
how to bust heads.

But if I send in the
investigators by themselves,

I'm not sure they'll be
able to handle Orthrus.

Which is why I'd like
you guys to accompany them.

Your job will be keeping
the leadership of Ballachia

distracted
while the investigators

are gathering evidence.

So, we're decoys.

I know this mission
is asking a lot of you,

but the guild's sponsors
want this problem dealt with.

Let's do it!

This gig sounds like
it's right up our alley!

Not only that,
if fighting breaks out,

we can beat a small nation
like that

all by ourselves easily!

I agree, sl*very shouldn't be
allowed to exist in this world.

[BERNIE] I'm sure Masayuki's
power will convince them

to return
to the righteous path.

[JIWU]
If I may...

I believe this is something
worth fighting for, so please.

[sighs]

It may be a challenge,
but let's do it.

-[chuckles]
-Ah!

This'll be a lot easier
with your help!

[MASAYUKI] Truthfully,
Yuuki has done a lot

to help me get adjusted
to this new world.

There was no way
I'd refuse his request.

After we arrived,
I realized something.

Regardless of the situation,

I am always
at the whim of Chosen One.

[KING A]
Ah! There you are!

I've heard tales
of your fabled party,

but to see you all in the flesh
is an immense honor.

We hope you enjoy your stay
in our kingdom.

I'm sure we will.
Thank you, sir.

Count Braver,
try to not cause offense

to the Hero and his party.

But of course, Duke Gosel.
I wouldn't dream of it.

[Gosel and Braver laugh]

[chomps]

Masayuki's taking his time.

He said he was gonna
go to the bathroom.

Do you think he fell in?

I hope everything's all right.

[Masayuki gasps]

[MASAYUKI]
Oh, hey.

[nervous chuckle]
This isn't the bathroom.

Well, isn't this a surprise?

Though I should've expected it
from the Lightspeed Hero.

Your timing is impeccable!

To think you'd show up
at the exact moment

of our sl*ve trade
contract singing!

I had to pee and...
Wait, sl*ve trade?!

I had a particularly
strong guard

at the door
to prevent interference.

But it seems he wasn't enough
to stop the Hero.

[MASAYUKI] Y-You did?
I-I didn't see anyone out here!

[GOSEL]
Now that you've found us out,

we have no other choice.
[sword clanging]

-[laughs]
-[gasps]

[grunts]

[Braver thuds]

-[gasps]
-[GOSEL] Help me!

The Lightspeed Hero
has gone mad!

-Huh?
-He m*rder*d Count Braver!

Get in here, hurry!
He must be stopped!

Crap!

[laughs]

-[guards grunt]
-Huh?!

[guards yelling]

[JINRAI] Why the hell were
there a bunch of guys

guarding this random
bathroom, huh?

We finally found you,
what's going on here?

-[Gosel groans]
-[All] Hm?

[GOSEL] L-Look around you!
Are you daft?

The Hero m*rder*d the Count
in cold-blood!

This certainly
does complicate things.

[gasps]
This isn't good, Masayuki!

This ain't our home turf.

[BERNIE] Even if you have good
reputation among the people,

-it'll be your word against...
-[Masayuki sighs]

...the Duke's
in this situation.

I get
the feeling it'll be fine.

-[Gosel gasps]
-[Braver grunts]

-Huh?
-I-Impossible.

Hey there, Masayuki!

I figured that this guy would
make for a great witness.

He was still alive, so I used

my magic to heal him up
as good as new!

W-What in the world
happened to me?

-[JINRAI] Listen up, Baldy!
-[gasps]

If you give us
an honest testimony,

we'll make sure you'll only be
charged for the sl*ve trading.

But if you try to
hide anything.

We'll just let that guy
over there

k*ll you again and then deal
with him later.

-[Braver whimpering]
-[JINRAI] Well?

You better decide quick.

[KING A] What in the world
is going on down here?

[Gosel whimpers]

[MASAYUKI]
At that moment,

the King just so happened
to show up.

You see?
Chosen One

always puts things in order
with frightening efficiency,

and somehow it always
makes me out to be the Hero.

After that, things escalated
rather quickly.

[knight battle cries]

[MASAYUKI] It was soon revealed
that Duke Gosel

was actually a leader in the
criminal organization, Orthrus.

Not only that,

but we found definitive proof

that their base of operations
was here in Ballachia.

How dare those sl*ve traders

use my kingdom as a front
for their villainy!

I cannot allow this offense
to go unpunished!

Please, Hero Masayuki!

See that justice is done

by helping my men
eliminate Orthrus!

[MASAYUKI] I should've known
it'd lead to this.

And so, a joint operation
to destroy Orthrus began.

[knights battle cry]

[all whimpering]
[indistinct chatter]

[MASAYUKI] We tore up their
organization by its roots,

and erased
all remaining traces of them.

I gotta say, Chosen One
is as impressive as always.

[YUUKI] Thanks to its effects,
your allies

are granted incredible power.

[MASAYUKI] After everything
was said and done,

the incident resolved itself

while I just stood by
and watched.

And as usual,

my reputation as the Hero
spread even further.

Although...

that wasn't
the end of this story.

[KING A]
Hero Masayuki, please.

I need your help! Lend me
your strength once again!

Why are you asking me for help?

It's not like I have any place

for the elves we rescued
to relocate too.

Well, you see, they wish
to return to their home

within
the Great Forest of Jura,

but the situation in the forest
is a bit delicate right now.

And why's that?

[BERNIE]
Demon Lord Rimuru, right?

The Great Forest of Jura
has become his territory.

If the elves were to tell him

of how they were mistreated
by humans.

[sighs] It could start
a big international incident.

[KING A]
Precisely. Whatever happens,

I can't allow
the Kingdom of Ballachia

to walk down
the same path Falmuth did!

So please, help us!
I'm begging you!

All right, fine, I get it!

We'll escort the elves
to the Great Forest of Jura

and talk things over
with Demon Lord Rimuru.

[chuckles] Oh! Thank you!
You have my eternal gratitude!

[MASAYUKI] I'm just taking
some elves to a forest.

What could possibly go wrong?

[CITIZENS]
Seriously?

[MAN A] Masayuki the Hero
is heading off to Tempest?

[WOMAN A] He must be after
Demon Lord Rimuru's head!

[MAN B] Now that Lady Hinata
has fallen to the Demon Lord,

the Light Speed Hero
is this world's final hope!

[ALL]
He's the coolest!

[ALL]
He's the hottest!

[all cheering]

[MASAYUKI]
And just like that,

I learned what could go wrong.

[carriage rattling]

I don't get why everyone's
saying those things,

I don't wanna
fight Demon Lord Rimuru.

If Hinata couldn't beat him,
what chance do I have?

[BERNIE]
That's true.

Their duel ended a draw,

but some find it more
convenient to say she lost.

Of course,
it's impressive enough

to fight the Saint
to a standstill.

That Demon Lord's
the real deal.

We should probably keep
our guard up around him.

No matter how strong
the Demon Lord is,

he's no match
for the Hero Masayuki!

I've heard Demon Lord Rimuru

sincerely wishes to coexist
with humanity.

[JIWU]
Huh?

Let's just see what happens
when we get there.

-[all gasp]
-I get it now!

Yes, of course,
that makes a lot of sense!

Whatever you decide to do,
I'm with you all the way!

[JINRAI]
I'm on board, too!

[MASAYUKI]
Well, I'm sure it'll work out.

It's not like I can stop
Chosen One anyway.

Whatever happens happens,
I guess.

[RIMURU] Wait. You're saying
he wants to fight me?

But why?

[SOUEI]
I can't be certain.

But if you'd like,

I can get rid of him before
he causes any trouble.

-[RIMURU] Huh?
-If he's truly talking nonsense

about slaying you, My Lord.

I will make sure
that he learns his place.

I'd be more than happy
to handle that for you!

[laughs]
What an interesting name.

Perhaps he could provide
a bit of entertainment.

[Rimuru whimpering]

-Lord Rimuru.
-Huh?

[MJOLLMILE] The opening
festival is an important event,

it would be best to avoid

stirring up conflict
with the Hero.

[RIMURU] You don't have
to worry about that.

Plus, he was kind enough to
free the captured elf sl*ves.

I, at least want
to talk with him first.

On that note, I'll handle
the Hero Masayuki myself.

No interfering! Got it?

-Am I clear?
-[ALL] Sir!

[SHION]
Okay fine.

[Rimuru sighs exhaustively]

[RIMURU] The festival
starts in just three days,

and now even more trouble
is coming.

[RAPHAEL ] Next time.
"Digression: Luminus Memories."