03x08 - Doki-Doki Royal Selection Social Gathering

[bunniefuu]

Well, then,
now that Reinhard's joined us,

that should be everyone.

So, it's time that
we discussed

the Witch's Cult's
four demands.

Yes, indeed.

Three are quite clear,

there's the silver-haired girl,
the witch's remains,

along with the artificial
spirit.

[SUBARU]
Yeah.

That last one's Beatrice.

Correct, then,
there's the Tome of Wisdom.

It really exists?

I just assumed
it was nothing but hearsay.

[OTTO] If I may,
I've something to add.

It was brought out
to this region by me.

[ALL]
What?!

W-wait!

How'd you end up
with that thing?

I'll explain later.

In the Witch's Cult,
the Tome of Wisdom

is widely considered
the prototype of their Gospels.

[JULIUS] Prototype?
Well, that makes sense then.

I can see why
they'd want it back so badly.

Right. But by the time
I obtained it,

the book was already burned up

and practically unusable.

So, I left it
with a professional

who's been trying
to restore it.

After it was burned?

How would that
even be possible?

[SUBARU]
Wait a minute.

Hmm.

[SUBARU] You mean after
we split up yesterday.

[OTTO]
Yep, that's right.

But having said that,
I won't go into how I got it

or what I was planning to do
after getting it back.

I think all those matters
are our own camp's business.

In that case,
I won't pry too much then.

But now that we know
where the four things are,

that's what's most important.

Quite so.

But we can't give even
one of them to the Cult.

We're all in agreement,
aren't we?

[RICARDO]
Yeah, but you do know,

each thing that these guys
are looking for

is something my bro here's got,
in one way or another.

C'mon, man, don't say that.

-Trust me, I'm well aware.
-[guitar plays]

I've got a new song!

I'm calling this one,

"Crazy Obsessed
with Everything About You."

[SUBARU]
Liliana, that means.

[singing in Japanese]

But, of course,

I decided to come out
here in person,

as if I would have it
any other way, you fool.

[AL] Princess,
glad you're all right!

-I was so wor--
-[thuds]

[screams]

[LILIANA] [groans]
My elbows! My knees!

It hurts so bad!

Feels like every bone
in my body's broken!

Especially each one
of my little ribs!

-[AL] Ow. -Al, what's
the meaning of this?

Why in the world have
you been galivanting around

with these peasants
instead of accompanying me?

And then, there's Schult,
making me search for him.

Honestly,
you two couldn't be any ruder!

I'm sorry about that,
Lady Priscilla.

Please forgive me.

Guess, you actually made good
on your promise, then?

Wow, looks like
you're even more driven

than I thought.

[PRISCILLA] About that
horrid broadcast, from earlier.

I do believe that
was your voice, wasn't it?

[SUBARU]
Maybe, so what?

[chuckles]
Defensive.

You'll find,
when it comes to results,

I'm quite fair.

And as a reward

you may include me
in your plan.

But you had better be grateful.

[AL]
Hang on a minute, Princess!

I mean, you aren't
seriously planning to go up

against the Witch's Cult,
right?

Now, Al, you aren't
suggesting that

I run away, are you?

Because, if so, I'm afraid
you are sadly mistaken.

-[gasps]
-All right,

why don't you
explain the situation to me?

-[AL] Okay!
-Hey, Otto,

while they're busy,
do you have a minute?

[OTTO]
A year ago.

That's when I recovered
the charred remains

of the Tome of Wisdom
down in the Sanctuary.

If that's the case then
it must've been Roswaal's.

Yes, it's the one
I was particularly curious

to check the contents of.

I don't trust
Margrave Mathers at all.

He always raised
my suspicions.

Aside from
what happened in the Sanctuary,

of course, it seemed like
he was up to all sorts

of different plots
and schemes.

Though, it appears everybody
managed to let that slide.

There are some things
we can't forgive or forget.

That said,
as hard as it is to admit,

we really need his strength.

So...

That's fine.

For you and Emilia, anyway,
I completely understand.

At this point,
I'm wary enough of him

for the both of you.

I'm not sure
I know what you mean.

I've dealt with him
quite a bit.

And serving as your
internal affairs officer,

it got me thinking.

The Margrave never
once acted like

he was up to anything
he'd feel guilty about.

But what if he set something
up using a time lag?

If he was following
the Tome of Wisdom,

then all his plans should be
written inside.

As things progress,

I'm sure that'll be
useful information.

[SUBARU]
So, this must be why...

That's right.

I had to be sure
no one in our camp

would get hurt.

So, I left the Tome of Wisdom

with somebody else.

I'm really sorry for acting
on my own like this.

[sighs]

♪

No, I understand.

And I get what's up
with the book, too.

So, I guess
the only problem right now

is what we end up
doing with it.

Not to worry.

'Cause I can get it back
for us.

Overtaking those towers
is our top priority.

So, we can't spare
anybody on that front.

Maybe, you don't remember

but I've already
navigated this city

to bring back
the Master Swordsman.

[smirks]
Yeah, you did, didn't you?

Well, don't mess it up, Otto.

Hmm.

[WILHELM]
Subaru.

[SUBARU]
Oh, Wilhelm.

I wasn't there
for your discussion,

and I do apologize.

It's no big deal.

Do you know
how Crusch is doing?

She's only been
awake for a few moments.

Sadly, her condition
hasn't changed

and is still rather critical,

but she's been asking
to speak with you, nonetheless.

Speak with me?

[FELIX]
Subaru.

Be careful.

Don't let her push herself.

Right.

Su-Subaru?

Huh?

[CRUSCH]
I'm sorry you have to see me

looking this way.

No, uh, don't worry
about that, Crusch.

[SUBARU]
Look at her.

This is the same dragon
blood curse I had?

[groans]

Felix!

[groans]

♪

Crusch, what can I do?

I'm so glad you're not hurt.

[gasps]

I heard, like me,

you were covered
in dragon blood.

Yeah, but I'm doing
just fine now.

You're the one who needs to...

[grunts]

[yells]

What is this?

Let me see.

♪

Felix, look!

Crusch's hand!

-[gasps]
-Hang on.

Did this transfer
from her body to mine, somehow?

But when I touch her,
it has no effect on me!

You see, nothing's happening!

Nothing.

[weeping]
All this time

and I haven't been
able to do anything

to help her!

[SUBARU] Move over,
I need to check on something.

♪

[grunts]

[screams]

[coughs]

[FELIX]
Is this...

[heavy breaths]

♪

You mustn't...

Subaru.

You haven't realized that, yet?

What?

[zipper zings]

♪

If there's even a chance,

then I won't give
this a second thought.

Subaru, please don't.

That's very kind,
but I can't accept it.

[SUBARU]
Don't be stubborn!

A little pain is no problem
for me!

[CRUSCH] That may not always
be the case, though.

If neither of us
is able to fight,

the consequences
would be fatal.

[SUBARU]
But...

You said it yourself,
don't you remember?

That from here on
you'd be handling everything.

[gasps]

You need to say it to me, too.

Tell me that, as of now

I can just leave
all of this to you.

Don't worry, get some rest,

that's what's most important.

♪

Subaru, thank you.

It'll be okay, Crusch.

'Cause you can just
leave all of this to me.

All right.

[whimpering]

I'm sorry about this, Felix,

but I really need
to get going.

[FELIX]
What can I do?

There must be something.

We're still gonna
need you to help us.

Soon, there'll be
a lot more people getting hurt

and I know without you there,

a ton of lives would
never be saved.

So, do that for them.

But the one
I want to save most,

is the one I can't help at all.

-[SUBARU] Felix.
-I'm sorry.

That was selfish of me.

Please, give me some time
alone with her.

[door unlocks]

I thank you.

Actually, I'm the one

who got a major fire lit
under me.

Hmm.

Subaru, regarding
the government office conflict

there's something of note
that I must report to you.

What is it?

[WILHELM]
There were two Witch's Cultists

with the Sin Archbishop

and I wish to reveal
their true identities.

One is "Eight-Arms" Kurgan,

a swordsman
from the Volakia Empire.

He's well known
as their most powerful fighter.

Though, he was supposed
to have died

over ten years ago.

[SUBARU]
Supposed to have died?

[WILHELM]
And the other one is,

the previous Master Swordsman,
Theresia von Astrea.

who died battling
the White Whale

exactly 15 years ago
and she's my beloved wife.

[gasps]

Decades back,
during the Demi-human w*r,

there was someone
who used the forbidden art

of corpse manipulation.

While this individual
has since disappeared,

this dark practice
still remains.

-Manipulating corpses?
-Hmm.

All those who were resurrected

were then referred
to as "corpse soldiers."

[SUBARU]
Corpse soldiers?

I must ask that you
never tell Reinhard of this.

Huh?

Hm.

So, you're saying
don't let him find out

about what happened
to your wife?

[WILHELM]
As a Master Swordsmen

one's divine protection
is markedly unique.

Are you aware of this?

Well, I know that
all Master Swordsmen

have it, which makes them
extra powerful.

But I guess
that's really about it.

Broadly speaking,
your description's accurate.

Nevertheless,
one thing distinguishes it

from some other divine
protections,

the fact that
it is an inherited ability.

An inherited ability?

[WILHELM] Residing in each
generation of the Astrea family

it chooses who among them

will be the next
Master Swordsman.

My wife's divine protection
was transferred

to Reinhard in the same manner.

So, it's something that's
passed down in your family

and he's the relative
who got it when your wife died?

We were battling
the White Whale

and then it occurred
quite suddenly.

[gasps]

She lost the divine protection
during the conflict,

which unfortunately forced her
to enter the fray

as just an ordinary woman.

I alone, am responsible
for taking Theresia's weapon.

She was loved
by the God of the sword,

but I forced her
to abandon her blade

and brought about her end.

I had no idea.

When Reinhard inherited
her divine protection,

I rebuked him.

I couldn't forgive him then.

My grandson, who was grappling

with his newly unbidden fate

whilst mourning
his grandmother's death.

And it still haunts me.

Reinhard bears
no responsibility

for my wife's passing.

Even if I don't tell him

we still have no way
of knowing

where the corpse soldiers
are gonna show up.

[WILHELM] I assure you
that's the last thing

we need to worry about.

I've no doubt that

which was once my wife,
Theresia,

will come looking for me.

What, you're serious?

Don't make me repeat myself.

I'll be taking the head
of this so-called

"Wrath" in the Fourth District.

With the songstress' help,
of course.

Wait, wait, wait!
What's going on here?

Why do you keep
singling me out like that?

[PRISCILLA]
Oh, come now.

When we went to those
shelters on the way here,

I saw how easily
you melted the hearts

of those peasants.

Just continue doing
the same thing.

Simple, right, fool?

Yeah, by combining
her great voice

and general stupidity
it might be just

what it takes to counter
Wrath's Authority.

But there's no guarantee.

Guarantee, huh?

[SUBARU] You know if there's
a way we can test it out?

[REINHARD]
Hmph.

♪

[REINHARD]
I have just been blessed.

With what, a child?

[REINHARD] With my divine
protection of Judgement.

When looking at someone
I can see

if they have such power,
as well.

[gasps]

♪

[REINHARD]
This is a surprise.

She possesses the divine
protection of telepathy.

Singing, I don't think
I've ever considered that.

I'm more surprised
by you than her!

You're telling me
you just received this?

You say I have this ability,

but uh, I don't know
if I can live up to it.

Seems like a lot of pressure.

[PRISCILLA] [scoffs]
I see.

So, you concede that
all of the inspired songs

inherited from your ancestors
have already failed?

Wait, what does that mean?

[PRISCILLA]
In these dark times,

when hearts
are seeking salvation,

the songs you've sung
with such devotion

have shrunk back within you,

and your voice
won't even work now?

A loser's mentality
if I've ever heard one.

Oh!
Oh, really?

So, you're going there
now, huh?

You're really going there,
is that it?

All right, fine!

That's what you think of me?
I'll show you!

I'd be happy
to let them hear my song!

Otherwise,
I'd be shaming all women!

I was going to sing
a requiem for Kiritaka,

who tragically
fell into the perilous waters

of Preistella, but forget it!

Leave everything
to Liliana here

and I'm sure
you won't regret it!

With that in mind,
I guess we're gonna

let Priscilla and Liliana
take care

of bringing down Wrath?

Why not?
They've certainly convinced me.

And nobody else
here is objecting.

Okay, the next order
of business

is Lust in the First District.

Most of their forces
are probably focused there.

You've got the Sin Archbishop,
of course,

then there's the two Cultists

and maybe,
some demi-beasts, too.

[REINHARD] And you believe
that Lust herself,

is the one who's responsible
for creating them all?

[SUBARU] She probably made
the demi-beasts,

based on their nature alone.

-And the two Cultists are...
-That's right.

Swordsmen, known
as "corpse soldiers,"

being controlled
by a forbidden magic.

Are you telling us
that these people died

and have actually
been resurrected?

Well, if that's the case,
the one I was fighting

was "Eight-Arms" Kurgan.

Couldn't miss those blue arms

and he had outrageous strength.

There's nobody else
it could be.

Come to think of it,
the woman with him

was about as strong
and seemed unstoppable,

Utilizing a forbidden artform
that can reanimate corpses

has become a dark hobby

for the Sin Archbishop of Lust,
huh.

I suppose
I shouldn't be surprised.

[SUBARU] Yeah, so,
as far as I'm concerned,

the two people
who oughta bring down Lust

are Wilhelm and Garfiel.

Wha... But Boss!
Come on!

I figured
we were gonna rescue Emilia!

Don't you think I should be...

Makes me feel good just
hearing you say that, Garfiel.

It's pretty reassuring.

But, think of it this way,

you're finally gonna get
a chance to settle the score.

[gasps]

♪

[growls]

Miss Crusch
is suffering this very moment

because of Lust's
ghastly actions.

For Miss Crusch's sake,

I would be honored
if you would allow me to go--

I'm afraid I must object.

[SUBARU]
Why would you do that?

[REINHARD]
It appears my grandfather

isn't thinking clearly.

I should be the one
to accept that role.

[WILHELM]
Reinhard, it sounds like

you've completely forgotten
who I truly am.

You're wrong.
Please, Grandfather--

[WILHELM] I'm the man
known as the Sword Demon.

A life spent
on the b*ttlefield

doesn't always afford
one the clearest mind.

After 14 long years,
my blade is a bit rusted.

But it still remains
sharp enough

to avenge my dearly beloved.

So, I'm not prepared
to sheathe it yet.

-[REINHARD] Hmph.
-[WILHELM] Subaru.

Please take Reinhard into
battle to fight at your side.

You got it.

And to be honest,

I was already
planning to do that.

Reinhard, I want you
to take on Greed with me

because we've got
what it takes to bring him down

though I know throwing
the strongest at the invincible

won't exactly be light work.

And I'm asking you, too!

You'd be helping out
my boss and Emilia!

♪

Then promise me
something, first,

In the same way
you're counting on me,

I'll be counting on you.

So, we both have to see
our missions

through at any cost.

Oh, yeah!
You got it!

You and my grandfather
will be triumphant.

I'll act as Subaru's blade.

♪

Hmm.

I'm really sorry
to keep asking you favors.

I'll try and cover for anything
you're lacking, out there.

You can count on me, man!

[SUBARU]
What's up?

[chuckles]

[REINHARD] I suppose it's only
a trivial matter to you.

Very well, if I fall short

and have trouble
while in battle,

I'll just have faith that

you'll take up
the slack for me.

[SUBARU]
Yeah!

Feel free to get
your hopes up!

I'll be placing
all of my hopes in you, too!

Hmm.

Okay, but we still have
the final one, Gluttony.

[JULIUS]
Right.

Ricardo and I will be
happy to take care of him.

You volunteering me?

-Well, if you want me to.
-Please do.

That leaves Felix and I,

who'll remain here
in the government office.

Now, things are all settled.

[SUBARU]
All right, so let's go, then!

This battle...

♪

...will end in our victory!

[REGULUS]
Oh, what a surprise!

Your outfit
from before was nice

but this wedding dress
is simply beautiful!

There's truly no other couple
in the whole world

who's better matched
than we are!

Just seeing you like this,

I know I was right to keep
seat number 79 open!

Why did you only keep
that number open?

You see, once there
was a woman

I assumed would be
the perfect fit

from the moment that I saw her

but before we married,

I found her to be unsuitable
and left the seat open.

And because
of that decision, I met you.

It's as if destiny
brought us together!

[EMILIA]
So, it's been vacant a while?

Now then, I believe it's time
for the ceremony to begin.

First, Regulus.

Before I marry you,

I have a few things on my mind
that I need to say.

[gasps]

This is certainly
a coincidence.

I have things
I need to say as well.

Oh, don't worry!

From my point of view,

this should be common
knowledge for any wife

Most importantly...

once we become
husband and wife

you'll no longer
be allowed to smile.

Huh?

You know how some girls
appear so beautiful normally

but, somehow, turn rather ugly

when they're laughing?
Just awful!

I absolutely can't stand
when that happens!

Therefore, all changes
in expression are forbidden.

No smiling, no crying,
no anger, and no joy.

Just keep the lovely face
you have right now.

The idea that
you'd really expect me to--

Listen to me!

Do you, perchance,
have some sort of problem

with your soon-to-be husband?

After I've shown such
thoughtfulness and compromise?

It seems my compassion
is completely lost on you.

And you've resorted
to belittling me

on the very evening
of our nuptials.

That's an egregious
violation of my rights!

It's simply unforgivable!

[EMILIA] To my way of thinking,
marriage is something

that's supposed to be
a joyous and wonderful thing.

Huh?

It's about love and two people

who want to spend their lives
by each other's side.

When you can find
one special person

who touches your heart
and you know

they're feeling just
the same way in return.

For me, there may be

nothing more precious
in the world.

Tell me, Regulus.

Why do you address your wives

using numbers instead
of their names?

You care about
what they're called?

That's no different
than one who only fixates

on people's appearances.

And it's the shallowest
type of relationship possible.

That's not true.

Whenever Subaru calls me
Melee it doesn't bother me.

[REGULUS]
Subaru?

It's one way
he expresses his feelings

by using my name
with affection.

And when he occasionally
calls me Emilia,

I know that his intentions
are special.

When he says my name,

I know there are feelings
behind it, real feelings.

And for that reason,

I wouldn't have it
any other way.

Now, tell me,
who is this "Subaru" person?

I believe that's a man's
name, isn't it?

So, the very woman
I'm moments away from marrying

has chosen to speak
another man's name

in front of the man who's about
to become her husband?

Doesn't that seem like
completely irrational behavior?

I mean, even if he's somebody

you don't know very well,

it's still quite painful!
Understand?

Subaru isn't "somebody
I don't know very well."

He's my knight, the only one
that I've had or will have.

He's the person
who tells me he loves me

while calling me by name.

[growls]

[all gasp]

No one move!

If you try, I'll see to it that

you're erased
from the neck down.

Now, explain yourself.

And choose your words
carefully,

so it would be impossible
for me to misunderstand you.

I have no desire to turn
this lovely wedding

into someone's funeral.

Well?

Do you understand?

My feeling is,
marriage is for two people

who truly care about
each other.

But, it's something

I just don't have
the right to do yet.

If I did, I would understand
what it means to love someone

in that special way.

So, even though Subaru says

he loves me
with all of his heart,

I can't give him the response
he wants

or even give the response
he doesn't want,

for that matter.

I know it may seem cruel of me

and that I'm hurting
his feelings,

making him suffer.

But even though
I've yet to experience

what it's like to be in love,

one day I just know
it'll happen.

I'll be completely
devoted to somebody

for the first time.

When the time comes,

I've already decided exactly
who that person will be.

So...

Regulus, I'm not
going to be your new bride.

[yells]
Oh, yeah?

Well, then...

I no longer wish to make
a selfish adulteress

like you my wife!

And what a relief it is!

[doors thud open]

[SUBARU]
Oh, man!

We kicked at the same time,

but your door totally
went flying!

What the hell's up
with your legs?

[REINHARD] Sorry,
I couldn't contain my strength.

[SUBARU] Well, your
"bursting in to save the day"

moment looked way
cooler than mine!

[excited gasp]

[REGULUS] You two have
some nerve daring to crash

a sacred wedding ceremony.

I don't remember
there being any men

on the list
of our invited guests.

So, I'd like you to tell me

who you both are and exactly

what sort of gift you've
brought for the occasion!

Well, I'm the spirit knight

whose spirit partner
is missing, Subaru Natsuki!

Reinhard von Astrea,

successor
of the Master Swordsman.

♪

I guess it's safe
for me to say,

"I object to this union!"

♪

You better get ready 'cause
I'm here to steal your bride!