04x16 - Gran, the Hero of Dawn

[bunniefuu]

Around a month ago,

Granville and Grandmaster
Yuuki Kagurazaka made contact

and apparently formed
some kind of alliance.

If they're going to make a move,
it will likely be...

Here in Lubelius, huh?

For ages, Gran had been
the leader of the Seven Days Clergy.

He knows this country
more thoroughly than I do.

What a bother...

Demon Lord Luminus...

No, Lady Luminus!


I'll put my faith in you.

THE OUTSKIRTS OF LUBELIUS
I need your strength.

I want to protect humanity,
and you want to rule Lubelius.

Would you be willing
to join forces with me?

He once was a young man full of hope.

Now, there's nothing left of that.

His old age has caught up to him.

Old?

Gran, the former hero and one of
the Seven Days Clergy?

He even used to bestow
Love Energy upon the elders.

Yet... why?

Excuse me.

His Majesty Demon Lord Rimuru,

and his companions from Tempest
have arrived in Lubelius.

THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED
AS A SLIME SEASON 4

Ooh!

So this is Lubelius, huh?

EPISODE 88: GRAN, THE DAWN CHOSEN HERO
Wow!

EPISODE 88: GRAN, THE DAWN CHOSEN HERO
Amazing!

EPISODE 88: GRAN, THE DAWN CHOSEN HERO
What a beautiful city!

Welcome.
I'm pleased to have you here.

I suppose that leaves just
the orchestra members, then?

Yeah.

I think they'll all be here soon.

This sure is a town filled
with historical charm.

It's different from Tempest, right?

W-What's all these?!

Amazing...

They look so delicious!

Time to eat!

So pretty!

Just like a jewel!

I've never had a dish like this before!

What?

It's gone already...

Woah!

This one looks delicious too!

Shut your mouth already!

Um, Master Rimuru...

Hm?

Is it really all right for us, the orchestra
members, to receive such hospitality?

That shows just how much they're
looking forward to your performance.

That's right.
We have high hopes for you all.

Understood.

We'll make sure to live up
to your expectations!

Well said!

That's the spirit, Takt!
- Uh... hey!

Yeah, we're counting on you.

Good night, Mr. Rimuru.

Good night!

Good night.

Don't sleep with
your belly sticking out!

Yeah...

Master Rimuru,

what would you do after this?

Let me think...

That reminds me,
I haven't met Luminus yet.

Um, Master Rimuru.

The maid asked if you'd like
some room service...

Oh, that's nice.

Maybe a warm drink or something...

Oh, geez.

Your reaction was more
lukewarm than I thought.

I had a feeling you'd
pull something off.

That said, I didn't expect she'd show up
dressed as a maid, though...

However, I commend you for not
bringing that evil dragon with you.

Wait, what about Hinata?

She's asleep, so...

So, why'd you bring me here?

I've been a bit hesitant about whether
to tell you, a guest, about this...

But it looks like Granville
is up to something.

This will likely be the last time we,
The Five Elders, gather together.

We absolutely cannot allow
Demon Lord Rimuru to bring humanity...

...under his complete control.

How are we going
to do this without Mariabell?

Playing along while biding our time
might be the best move for now.

Don't back down.

Regardless of the sacrifices needed,

we humans should be
the ones to rule the world.

Am I wrong?

I'm going to take one last shot.

Lord Granville...

I have not much time left.

Our territory is situated away
from the turmoil of w*r.

As the last survivors
of the Rosso family,

we shall stand as witnesses
to the true history.

It shall be done.

Does it not bother you?

I'm ordering you all
to meet your end.

I, too, belong to the Rosso family,

and my heart will remain with you
until the very end!

The same goes for me!

Very well, Johann,
you may use Vert.

You mean the mercenary group
that was in cahoots with Gaban?

They are devoted fanatics
of the God of Green.

They are summoning a supreme
demon worshipped as a god

and working to plunge
the world into chaos.

It seems that Vert's
long-cherished wish...

...is to make a name for herself
in times of w*r.

Our interests align with those
heading into the deathlands.

Indeed.

Then, at the very least,

let me return the trump card
you entrusted me to protect the North.

Razul, huh?

Humans can only truly become Saints
through the passage of a long time.

Unlike monsters, even when they evolve,
their bodies cannot adapt immediately.

The reason Hinata, who has become
a Saint, still needs sleep

is that her body remains just as
it was when she was human.

However, Granville is not a Saint.

He is nothing more than
a Hero Egg that has hatched.

Hero Egg?

Yes.

It's like how a Demon Lord would awaken
and become a true Demon Lord.

So...

Does that mean Granville
is a True Hero?

This will be our new homeland, huh?

This is beautiful.
Don't you think so, Gran?

It indeed is, Maria.

This is the promised land
we've been searching for.

This will be where we unite the West,
and bring East and West together.

Then, with all of humanity unified,
we'll defeat the Demon Lord...

We will build a world where
everyone can live in peace.

You're really fond of humans.

That must be what fueled
you to keep fighting.

Though you're eccentric
and can be a little stubborn.

I'll never beat Razul.

He's an oddball who's gone
to such great lengths

for humanity even though
he's from a different species.

You'd rarely meet the likes of him.

You're right.

I'm not doing this for
the sake of humanity.

It's because I believe in you, Gran.

By the name you bestowed me, Razul,
let's fulfill our dream together.

Yeah.

Let's make sure to see it through.

A world where everyone
can live in peace.

Towards our promised land!

Gran, the Dawn Chosen Hero,
had an ambition so extravagant.

Back then, the Western nations were
even more chaotic than they are now.

There was Daggrull the Earthquake,
with his territorial greed.

The Demon of the North,
serving His Majesty Guy.

We even have that detestable evil dragon
that would attack on a whim.

Naturally, he was at odds
with me as well.

We clashed quite often.

But, Gran understood my desire
to coexist with humanity

and chose to form a pact with me.

And so, this western land became
a place of peace and tranquility.

Several settlements
united to form a nation,

enriching and prospering
the small nations

until they became great powers.

Amidst these changes, Gran, too,
came to have two faces.

Gran, the Sunday Priest of Lubelius,

and Granville,
the wise ruler of Seltrosso.

The wedding of my son Rolf and Princess
Isabella of the Kingdom of Seltrosso

will be held
with grandeur in our country!

Here's to even greater
friendship and prosperity!

Cheers!

My thanks to the minister as well.

I can't wait until the big day!

Such an eyesore.

If only they weren't here,
I could rule this country...

Should I lend you a hand?

Use it.

It is a foreign object powerful enough
to pierce even a saint... or a hero.

Lady Maria! Where is Lord Granville?

I hear he'll be late.

Turns out the mediation in
the neighboring country is dragging on.

Today is supposed
to be Isabella's big day...

I wonder if he'll make it
in time for the wedding.

k*ll them, now! Gather the souls
of those humans for my sake!

This isn't what we agreed on!
At this rate, my plan is going to fail.

Minister, you wouldn't actually...

Lady Maria, save me!

Damn it! I'm done for if this continues!

I'll regroup with the guards
and endure until Gran arrives.

You should focus on
evacuating the people.

That's right...

This woman is the only one
who knows about my betrayal...

If I act now!

Maria...

T-The one who k*lled
the woman wasn't me!

It was that man!

The Saintess saved his life even
after learning of his betrayal...

Maria!

You shouldn't move!

Isabella and the others...

They are... all right.

Don't speak, just rest!
I'm taking you to Lady Luminus.

Humans.

They're so weak, aren't they?

For the sake...

...of a peaceful world for humanity...

You must guide everyone...

...to the right path...

Gran.

You must...

...protect...

...humanity...

Yeah.

I will...

...protect humanity!

After losing Saintess Maria,
Granville vanished from the spotlight.

Working behind the scenes,
he influenced various nations

and founded the Council of the West.

He also allied with the dwarves
to counter the hostile Eastern Empire

and used his connections...

...with Eastern merchants to gather
intelligence on their internal affairs.

Granville had been doing all of this
on his own the whole time.

What a legendary figure that man is.

He's also strong, you know.

Stronger than the old
Demon Lords, anyway.

You mean, even stronger than Hinata?

That's right.

That's why I didn't bother
calling Hinata here.

I didn't expect he's that strong...

But the fact he's showing
signs of trouble now...

Is it really because of Mariabell's death?

Does he plan to avenge her?

No, I doubt it's that simple.

There must be some ulterior motive.

Ulterior motives, huh?
That's probably...

I have a hunch about his motive.

Yuuki Kagurazaka.

It seems that guy has struck
some kind of deal with Gran...

Ugh...

Yuuki... He's at it again...

Rimuru, you're probably
one of their targets, too.

Of course.

About time I settled things with him,
once and for good.

That said, the protection of
my Lubelius is impenetrable.

As for me, I'll be happy

as long as I can enjoy the concert
three days from now without any trouble.

That's the Sacred Mountain of Riola.

And this is the very heart of the city.

Woah!

Even kids our age are working, huh?

Are there no schools or something?

Yes.

Lubelius is a country
governed in the name of God,

where everyone is treated equally
and can live in peace.

Huh?

Governed?

I don't know why, but...

They look like fish kept in an aquarium.

The people of this town
can't survive on their own, can they?

It seems like they can't keep this lifestyle
unless someone protects them.

We're doing our best
to make sure that doesn't happen.

Because I want to be of help
to someone in this world.

That's why I came to Lubelius...

I truly believe I can do that here.

I see.

But...

If it were me, I'd want everyone
to work hard together.

Not just have one person
do all the work!

Big Brother Leon!

Wait!

Wait a moment, Chloe.

No! Don't go there!

Chloe!

Chloe...

You should have been transported
to this world with me.

I know that.

Yet you're nowhere to be found.

Even though I've been
searching for you so desperately!

Pardon me, there's an urgent report!

The Primal Demon,
Jaune, has vanished!

How could anyone possibly destroy
Jaune's Gate to the Underworld...

Unbelievable.

She's a crazy demon who casts
Nuclear Magic just for fun, you know.

Yet out of nowhere...

I confirmed it with my own eyes.

Jaune had definitely vanished!

What on earth happened?

Was the door's disappearance
what sent her back to the Spiritual worlds?

That seems way too convenient...

Reporting!

It appears that the children currently
being sheltered by Tempest

are about to be sold off in Lubelius.

It seems Demon Lord Rimuru has struck
secret terms with Demon Lord Luminus!

Keep the reporter on watch.

He might be in cahoots with someone
or could be being manipulated.

I suspect someone's trying to reap
benefits by pitting me against Rimuru.

Who would that be...

They'd at least know that I'm gathering
children from another world.

It could be Cerberus or someone who has
a part in summoning otherworlders.

If I make a move here,
then I am as good as trapped.

Kurobe Hoeru.

Your Majesty.

We are all your faithful knights.

We will obey any order you give,
just as you wish.

Indeed.

You can be even more selfish!

You lot...

Is it a blessing that Jaune
has disappeared?

I'll take your word for it.
Take care of things while I'm away.

I'll stay with you!

Have it your way.

We just got a report.

It seems Demon Lord Leon
has made his move.

Huh?

So, it really was Chloe
he was looking for, after all.

With this, Demon Lord Leon's
objective is all but certain.

Still.

I doubt they're taking the information
we leaked at face value.

Cerberus is certainly under suspicion.

There's no problem. I plan to dump
all the responsibility on the supplier.

The supplier, you mean...

The Rosso family, right?

Exactly!

Anyway, now we've managed to draw
Demon Lord Leon into our plan.

If Demon Lord Leon and Rimuru clash,

Lubelius will plunge
into even greater chaos.

We'll seize that opportunity to...

Obtain the secret treasure
of the Demon Lord Luminus.

Yeah.

The very thing Granville declared
as a weapon of ultimate destruction.

I have to get my hands
on it no matter what...

With that being said,

I'll be joining in
to help out this time, too.

Huh?!

You don't trust us?

Man, that hurts.

Of course I do.
I'm merely being prepared, just in case.

You guys are the ones
who'll be taking the lead.

There are some things
I'd like to ask of you.

Especially you, Tear.

Hm?! Me?

Leave it to me!

This is gonna be our final gig
in the West, huh?

That geezer really did
a great job for us in the end.

That little rascal...

...harboring such a petty ambition.

Of course, I will vanquish
Demon Lord Rimuru.

Demon Lord Leon, too.
Along with Demon Lord Luminus.

I have protected humanity from
the threat of these Demon Lords.

Even after you became
a victim of human greed

and were k*lled,

Maria.

This world, which has done
nothing but steal from me,

deserves to meet its doom.

Next time:
Lubelius, the Land of Convergence.