01x03 - Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister

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I can understand the language

spoken in this country

and I can make them understand my Japanese

due to a mysterious power

endowed to heroes.

Not just that,

I can read and write the language

of both worlds.

It automatically gets

translated inside my head

and I can write it.

By the way, there seems to be only one

language in this world.

It's hard to believe,

but everyone in this world

uses the same language.

But that aside,

this auto-translate function

that I was endowed with

only seems to work

when it goes through me.

For example,

even if they hear the audio

saved inside here,

the people of this country

hear a foreign language

and cannot understand.

It's so strange.

ORIGINAL STORY BY DOJYOMARU

Liscia, you will

eventually lead this country.

So, I wanted you

to know about these things.

So that you can manage

this country even after I am gone.

Whatever happens after that

is up to the people of this nation.

And of course,

we can call off the engagement.

I know he said that,

but does he really mean it?

Souma said that he wants

talented people he can use.

But Souma himself

is the talented person

this country needs the most.

Did you have to leave behind any family

or lovers?

No.

He said that he has no family left

in the world he came from.

If I become his family,

will I be able to

keep Souma in this country?

As his fiancée,

if I make it a fait accompli…

Your Highness, it is time to wake up.

Yeah, I'm already awake.

Oh? What is the matter?

Your face looks red.

It's nothing.

It's just…

Your Highness,

today is the event where those with

exceptional talents among those

recruited by the king will be tested.

That's right.

You are going to attend as well,

so please get ready.

I heard there were

quite a lot of people who signed up.

Yes, so many. Those in charge

of the screening process

were complaining that it was never-ending.

If Souma heard that

he would've said, "If you have

time to complain, do your job."

Is something wrong?

You don't look so well.

It's just that,

I know that my talent was recognized,

but just thinking about meeting the king

is making me nervous, yes.

After all, my talent is…

You are before the king.

Bow down.

I ask for your understanding,

as it is a tribal custom.

Warriors from my tribe

do not bow to anyone but their master.

-What are you saying? Even so--

-It's fine.

I'm the one who asked them

to help our country.

Forget about the rules.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You don't have to bow.

I am asking for your help.

So you can relax.

Upon His Majesty's summon,

talented individuals from this country

gathered at the royal capital.

And these individuals

were found to have

especially rare talents among them all.

We will now

announce the talents they possess

and present them with their rewards.

The dark elf

from the God-Protected Forest,

Aisha Udgard. Come forward.

Dark elf, huh?

Dark elves…

They are an ethnic minority

within the Elfrieden Kingdom

and are a race with high combat abilities.

They inhabit the God-Protected Forest

and are even granted autonomy

as protectors of the forest.

They don't mingle with other races

and are extremely exclusive.

I can read a book that's this far away…

Living Poltergeist really is handy.

She showed remarkable talent as a warrior.

It's safe to say that her skills

are the best in the kingdom.

It is deserving of praise.

The best warrior in the kingdom, huh?

I can't wait to see.

My king, is it true that I will

receive a reward if I am

recognized as the best in the country?

Yeah, that's what I promised.

In that case, I don't need the reward.

Instead, please grant me one wish.

What is it? Tell me.

Right now, in the God-Protected Forest,

trees are withering away

and young trees are not growing.

Please…

Please give us your advice.

Not that I know anything…

Just to make sure,

you are thinning the forest, aren't you?

Thinning? What is that?

It's the moderate removal of trees

done in order to maintain a forest.

But that's common sense…

I guess not.

When you leave large trees alone,

their foliage blocks the sunlight

and young trees can't grow.

And when trees are overcrowded,

they stunt each other's growth,

so you're left with nothing but old trees.

When that happens to a forest,

it can easily be destroyed

by snow or wind.

Plus, when sunlight is blocked,

the undergrowth dies and the soil

loses its water retention ability

and makes it susceptible to landslides.

-Your Majesty!

-What?

At this moment, I pledge

a lifetime of loyalty to you.

If you order me to fight, I will fight.

If you tell me to die, I will.

If you tell me

to be your concubine, I will.

So please come to the God-Protected Forest

as soon as possible.

And please teach us

about this "thinning" process.

Okay…

It seems like they're

having fun over there.

Next, Juna Doma, come forward.

Yes.

I didn't forget my job.

So stop glaring at me.

Your Majesty,

this individual has exceptional beauty

and sings like no other.

She is indeed,

the greatest diva of this generation.

A beautiful face and voice?

I guess God does give with both hands.

You are too kind.

According to reports,

the Doma family's ancestor was Lorelei.

Her talent for singing

may come from her bloodline.

Lorelei…

She was a sea monster

whose beauty and song bewitched sailors.

Lorelei's voice, huh?

I'd love to hear it.

Whatever you wish.

That reminds me. This event

is being broadcast throughout

Elfrieden by the gemstone.

Will you sing a song that will

help cheer up the people?

A song to cheer them up?

Lorelei's songs that are

passed down in our family

are mostly sad love songs.

Well, I just don't know

of any cheerful songs.

If I hear it at least once, I can sing it.

At least once, huh?

Well then…

Um, what is that?

You can call it a machine

that plays music.

Okay, ready?

Yes.

What you just heard

was a song from my country.

Oh, then does that mean the lyrics

were in another world's language?

Yeah. Will it be hard to sing

when you don't know the language?

No, that's fine.

I memorized it as sounds,

so I can just sing those sounds.

You memorized it after hearing it once?

That's amazing.

Thank you.

Well then, let me sing.

GRAN CHAOS EMPIRE

AISHA UDGARD

I'm not afraid of getting hurt

But I am far from being strong

I just don't want to regret

Not doing anything

Here we go, go! I keep running

Nobody can stop me

To my future self

Give a reason for life

I want to pass this on

Thank you for listening to my song.

No, thank you.

You have a beautiful voice.

I would love to learn more songs

from your country, Your Majesty.

PRINCIPALITY OF AMIDONIA, CAPITAL VAN

As usual, you are so diligent in gathering

information from everywhere.

Valuable information is better than gold.

Information is a merchant's lifeline.

Did you hear any interesting news?

The new king of Elfrieden

is recruiting talent

from all over the country.

I guess the hereditary peers and their

moldy ways were not enough for him.

Most likely.

Although, we're in no position

to criticize them either.

However, the more talented people are,

the more they judge others in order to see

if they deserve their service.

I like that he was

open-minded enough to grant

that dark elf warrior's wish.

I guess I'll have to wait and see

how he will make use

of that diva whose

a descendant of Lorelei.

But…

the real test is just about to begin.

Next, Poncho Panacotta from Potte Village,

come forward.

Y… Yes, sir! Yes!

Um… Excuse me.

This man's talent is eating.

When we began recruiting,

many people professed to be big eaters.

But no one could defeat this man.

Additionally,

his pursuit of food is extraordinary.

He travels around the world

and eats local specialty dishes

and delicacies.

According to him, he has eaten

just about anything that's edible.

Finally!

Thank you for responding to my request.

I was waiting for a talent like you!

I am so happy that you are here,

more than anyone else

with any other talent.

The king…

is happy…

Everyone calls me a fatso

and a fool who splurges on food.

Be proud.

Your willingness to

prioritize appetite over money

will save this country.

Is that true?

Yeah.

The knowledge you gained

by eating local specialties and delicacies

will save this country.

Please lend me your expertise.

Y… Yes!

If my knowledge can be useful,

please put it to use! Yes!

Marx, it is customary

in this country for a king

to grant a title to someone who

he has high hopes for, right?

Yes, that is correct.

Well then, Poncho.

I grant you the title of Ishizuka.

It's the name of

a relentless pursuer and missionary

of food from my homeland.

I expect you to live up to that name.

The sight of King Souma welcoming Poncho

was broadcast nationwide,

and many thought,

"If even someone like him is valued,

I'll try too."

And so many more talented individuals

flocked to Elfrieden.

Your Majesty, all three up until now

were self-recommendations.

But the next ones

were recommended by others.

Well then, Hakuya Kwonmin, come forward.

Yes.

This man's talent was knowledge.

His knowledge and memory

are second to none in this country.

So someone recommended you?

Who was it?

My uncle, who is caring for me.

He signed me up without my consent saying,

"You're too old to be reading all day.

Go and be helpful to the country."

-Yes?

-Well.

I just remembered being told that

all the time too.

What genre of books do you read?

I'm not particular about the genre.

In addition to literature, I read about

history, law, w*r tactics…

My purpose in life

is to absorb new knowledge.

I see.

Then how about working as a librarian

in the castle's library?

As a librarian you'll have

free access to all the books.

That sounds nice.

I'd love that.

That is what I was planning to say

up until now.

You feel differently now?

Yes, I've changed my mind.

Then what do you want?

If possible,

I would like to support your domination

with my knowledge.

Domination? That's a bold statement.

And he wants to support that?

Does he plan on becoming a strategist?

You think you have the talent for that?

I'm sure I do.

You said you changed your mind. Why?

Forgive me,

but I was trying to determine

whether or not

you were a ruler worthy of my service.

And as a result, I won your approval?

Whether or not you appointed Poncho

was the touchstone for you.

Even if you couldn't recognize his value,

if you appointed him in hopes

that he may be useful,

you would have passed the test.

If you belittled Poncho's talent

and rejected him, you would have failed.

That was my plan.

But who knew you would

welcome him like that.

That was a nice surprise.

Your Majesty, you understand what

this country needs the most right now.

Just as you said,

I believe I know what this country needs.

But are you what I need?

Please figure that out yourself.

Fine.

Come to my room later.

I will test and see

how good your talent is.

As you wish.

This was how

Hakuya Kwonmin,

the future Black-robed Prime Minister,

and King Souma met.

That evening,

King Souma talked to Hakuya

late into the night

and recognized him as

a man of outstanding wisdom

and later appointed him as

his right-hand man.

Lastly, Tomoe Inui,

the mystic wolf, come forward.

Y… Yes!

This individual

holds a very rare talent in which she can

communicate with animals.

In order to verify it,

we took her to the stable,

and she knew all of the horses' conditions

and their backgrounds.

According to her,

the horses themselves told her.

It is indeed, a supernatural talent.

The country of mystic wolves

is far north from Elfrieden, huh?

Yes, as far as I know,

there are no mystic wolves

living in this country.

Which means she may be a refugee.

Even if she is,

I won't go back on my word

about using those with skill.

But how should I use her talent?

Um…

-Your Majesty…

-What is it?

Um… well…

There is something I want to tell you.

You have something to say?

I don't mind. Go ahead.

Actually…

What?

You'll have to speak up or I can't hear.

Um… I…

Okay. I'll come to you.

Okay, you don't have to raise your voice.

Don't be nervous and just talk.

Okay. Actually…