01x05 - (D) Hero King, Gazel Dwargo

[bunniefuu]

[KAIJIN laughing]

I still can't believe

that happened earlier.

After I busted my ass,

you made flawless long

swords like it was nothing.

[RIMURU]

They were only flawless

because they were copies

of your original.

I just analyzed

your incredible work

and then used that

magisteel cluster to copy it.

[grunts]

[RIMURU]

Sorry if that was out of line.

[MEN grumble]

[KAIJIN sighs]

Honestly, it is

a little frustrating.

No matter. I suppose next time

I'll just have to make a w*apon

so amazing that even you

won't be able to copy it,

I'd relish a challenge.

[RIMURU]

That's the spirit!

And speaking of spirits,

refill please.

Can you even taste this,

Mister Slime?

[RIMURU]

No, I can't.

But, hey, any drink is delicious

if it's being poured

by a pretty lady

such as yourself.

My, what a smooth talker.

Here. Enjoy.

[RIMURU] It's nice being on

this side of the entertaining.

In my old life, it was always

me pouring the drinks

and being overly attentive.

[RIMURU]

Ahh, this new life rules!

[RIMURU] Meanwhile,

Gobta had nothing to do

but hang out back

at the guard house.

[ELVES chuckling]

I'd love another.

Oh, hey. Mister Slime.

[RIMURU]

Huh?

Would you like to try

something special?

[RIMURU]

Huh?

[WOMAN K]

This is a talent of mine.

In fact, everyone in town says

I'm the best at it.

[RIMURU]

Whoa! Shut up!

Is this what I think

it's going to be?

[WOMAN K moaning]

[RIMURU]

When she says "special..."

[WOMAN K]

Oh, my!

[RIMURU]

Is it that kind of special?!

[RIMURU]

Uh, really? Like right here?

Uh! But, ma'am,

people will see!

[WOMAN K]

Mister Slime?

[RIMURU]

We can't, we mustn't!

[WOMAN K]

Mister Slime.

[RIMURU gasps]

So, are you ready?

[RIMURU yells]

Aw, man.

Fortune-telling.

[RIMURU] What kind of things

can you see with that?

[WOMAN K]

Hmm.

Let's see.

Anything, really.

[sighs]

[WOMAN I] How about who

he's destined to be with?

[RIMURU]

Huh?

[ALL]

Huh?

[KAIJIN]

Hmm?

Yeah. Great idea.

[WOMAN K]

Okay, here I go.

Ta-da!

Oh, no. I don't see anything.

Aw.

[RIMURU]

Hey!

[OTHERS [laughing]

I'm only teasing you.

I can't believe you fell for it.

[RIMURU]

Ugh. Meanie.

'Kay. I'm doing it

for real this time.

[ALL]

Huh?

[KAIJIN]

Hmm?

[RIMURU sighs]

[RIMURU] The person

I'm supposed to be with.

Is it possible I have

a soul mate here?

Could there be a Misses Slime

waiting for me somewhere?

[WOMAN K]

There, I see something.

[gasps]

[inaudible]

[RIMURU]

She kinda looked Japanese.

[KAIJIN]

Now that was a pretty lady.

[RIMURU gasps]

You're turning red.

[RIMURU]

Gah! I don't change colors.

Oh. I see. Are you curious

about the girl you saw?

No fair. What about me?

[RIMURU]

Of course I'm curious.

[RIMURU]

I wonder what she's like.

If she's the one

I'm destined to be with

then I'd like to meet her.

[VESTA]

My, this is interesting.

Should you really be wasting

your time drinking?

[grumbles]

Good evening, Kaijin.

Great, it's Minister Vesta.

[RIMURU]

Ah, so that's the guy.

He looks like somebody

wound his strings too tight.

Honestly, I'm surprised you're

playing around like this.

Especially since the deadline

for those swords

is fast approaching.

I turned them in earlier.

You know what will happen

if you don't finish them.

Wait. You're already done?

That's right.

With all of them.

But that can't be.

It's true. You wanna

see the invoice?

[VESTA clears throat]

No, that's all right.

Besides, finishing one's work...

[RIMURU]

It feels like this minister dude

migh'ave given Kaijin what he

thought was an impossible order.

They don't seem

like they get along.

[VESTA] Honestly, I'm more

concerned with that creature.

[RIMURU]

Who? Me?

This is a nice place.

I can't believe you

would have the audacity

to bring that

disgusting thing inside

and serve it like a guest.

Just looking at it

makes me queasy.

So, since when do you

allow monsters

inside your establishment?

While it is a monster,

it's only a harmless

little slime.

Yet, you do acknowledge

it is a monster.

Or are you inferring

that because it's little,

it doesn't count?

No, it's not that. Really.

Here you are, Minister.

Have a drink, it's on the house.

Please. Enjoy.

[VESTA]

Hm.

Very well. I'll show you

what this monster deserves.

[ALL gasp]

[WOMANI]

Mister Slime!

[RIMURU]

Don't worry about me, I'm fine.

Did anything get on your dress?

[WOMAN I]

A little.

[RIMURU sighs]

[RIMURU]

That really ticked me off.

But the guy's a minister.

So I can't let my short fuse

screw things up

for Kaijin and this bar.

[GREAT SAGE]

Fruit wine.

Alcohol content is %.

[RIMURU] Thank you, Great Sage,

but this isn't the time.

[grunts]

[gasps]

[ALL gasp]

Hey, Vesta.

Just because that monster

is more polite than you are

doesn't mean I'm willing

to let your insults slide.

You... You brute.

How dare you talk to a

minister in such a manner.

Shut up!

[DORD]

Kaijin.

Go easy on him.

[RIMURU] Not in the face.

Aim for the body!

[ALL gasp]

[RIMURU] Was it a good idea

to punch a minister?

I don't want you to

get into any trouble.

[KAIJIN]

Hey, Rimuru.

You said you needed some

skilled artisans, right?

Think you can settle for me?

[RIMURU gasps]

[RIMURU]

Really?!

I don't need to settle

if I have you!

I'd be thrilled for you to help.

Welcome aboard!

[KAIJIN]

Hmm.

[RIMURU]

But this isn't a fairy tale,

so things rarely

work out so smoothly.

Come on now, bro.

Just what the heck

were you thinking?

Hmph! He had it coming.

That moron poured his drink

all over Rimuru,

and I decided it would be best

to teach him a little lesson.

A lesson, huh?

Look, you know you can't go

around assaulting a minister.

[KAIJIN]

Hmph.

[RIMURU groans, sighs]

I don't have a choice here.

You broke the law.

I have to take you into custody.

You'll be detained

in the guardhouse

until the start of your trial.

Guard.

Sorry about this,

it's not personal.

[RIMURU]

Trial?

[groaning]

[RIMURU] You've been asleep

this whole time?!

[sighs]

None of this would've happened

if I had just

controlled my temper.

What's worse is I got

you guys involved.

[KAIJIN]

Sorry.

Hey, it's okay.

Don't worry about it.

Seriously, there's nothin'

to even apologize for.

[MYRD]

Mm-hmm.

[RIMURU]

Say something!

[RIMURU] Your brother said

something about a trial.

Yeah, don't worry about it.

Besides, it'll likely

end with a fine.

We won't get ex*cuted

or anything.

[KAIJIN laughs]

[RIMURU]

I'm glad you can laugh.

Still, is there a reason why

that Minister Vesta guy

seems to have it out for you?

[KAIJIN]

Hmm.

You see,

I used to work under this

nation's king, Gazel Dwargo.

I served as a captain

back in the palace,

over one of the seven orders

of royal knights.

At the time,

Vesta was assisting me

as my second-in-command.

He was the son of a marquis,

and I came from

a family of peasants.

I'm sure it infuriated him.

Even back in those days,

we clashed constantly.

And then...

[inaudible]

[SCIENTISTS yelling]

[KAIJIN]

One of the projects

that Vesta had been

under pressure to complete,

the Magisoldier Project...

...went up in smoke.

Naturally, Vesta used

me as a scapegoat

for the project's failure.

He even bribed my forces,

using them to present

a false testimony.

So I had no choice but to

accept responsibility

and quit the force.

These days, he still

has a grudge against me

and tries to make

unreasonable demands

at every opportunity.

That's what the sword

thing was about, too.

[RIMURU]

What a pathetic creep.

You're not wrong.

Still though,

if I'm being honest,

I really don't think

he's that bad a guy.

He and I had different ideas,

but he's a hard worker

and passionate

about his research.

The pressure he felt

to complete that project

came from his desire

to please the king.

Me leaving this town

might be good for him,

perhaps he'll wise up

and move on with life.

[RIMURU]

We can only hope.

[KAIJIN]

Hmm.

On that note, Rimuru...

thanks for having me on board.

[RIMURU]

Yeah.

[GARM]

Now hold on a second.

If you want Kaijin,

then you gotta take us, too.

[KAIJIN]

Hmm?

He's right. Anywhere

Kaijin goes, we'll follow.

We're a package.

[RIMURU]

Huh?

[MYRD]

Mm-hmm.

[RIMURU]

Figures.

[KAIJIN]

Hmm.

Wow, you guys.

Well, Rimuru?

Would we get in your way

too much if we tagged along?

[RIMURU] Ha! I suppose I could

put up with you three.

But get ready, 'cause I'm

gonna work you to the bone!

[DORD, GARM]

Right.

[MYRD]

Mm-hmm.

[ALL laughing]

[GUYS snoring]

[RIMURU]

Interesting.

He doesn't make much sound

even when he's asleep.

Uh... Huh?

[RIMURU]

Huh?

Uh, my lord? Did

something bad happen?

[RIMURU] I can't believe

he's just now noticed.

[RIMURU] We've got some

important things to do.

Is it cool if you hang out here?

[gasps]

[RIMURU] I mean, if you wanna

get out, you should just call

your Tempest Wolf partner

or something.

Uh, hey, that's

no fair! Why am...

[RIMURU]

Don't worry.

I probably won't forget to come

back for you when we're done.

[mumbling]

[sighs]

[RIMURU] Well, I don't wanna

drag Gobta into this trial

when he wasn't even involved.

His Majesty, Gazel Dwargo,

will now enter.

[grunting]

[gasps]

[RIMURU] The judge presiding

over Rimuru's party

is the Hero King of the

Dwarves, Gazel Dwargo.

[RIMURU]

Check out that guy's aura.

He's a beast!

No way I'd mess with him.

Everyone, we will now

begin the trial.

You may all rise.

[RIMURU]

This is me rising.

[RIMURU]

In the Armed Nation of Dwargon,

no one is allowed

to speak during a trial

without the king's

express permission.

For that reason,

a proxy is assigned

to speak for the defense.

In conclusion, Minister Vesta

was minding his own business

at the night club,

enjoying his drink.

Kaijin and his crew

entered the establishment,

and they assaulted

the minister.

Such boorish behavior must not

be tolerated in our city.

Looks like he's been bought.

[RIMURU]

This sucks.

The guy is supposed to be

defending our case.

Also, what's up with all the

extra bandages on Vesta?

And everything

you just stated is true?

Yes. Beyond a shadow of a doubt.

[VESTA]

King Gazel,

now that you've heard

the proxy's testimony,

I request that you pass

your strictest judgment

upon these vagrants.

[RIMURU]

Kaijin said he thought

that Vesta wasn't

a bad guy deep down,

but I gotta disagree

on this one.

Please, sir.

[gavel pounding]

[ANNOUNCER] I will now

deliver the final verdict.

[RIMURU] Somehow I doubt

we'll get away

with just a measly fine.

I've got a really bad feeling.

First off, Kaijin,

the main offender,

you are hereby

sentenced to years

of forced labor in the mines.

Next, I shall sentence

his accomplices.

They will also serve time

doing forced labor,

for the next ten years.

[RIMURU]

Hey, hey, hey, hey!

[ANNOUNCER] That is all,

the court is now adjourned.

[RIMURU]

Whoa. What just happened?

[GAZEL]

Wait.

[KAIJIN]

Hmm?

[gasps]

It's been a while, Kaijin.

Have you been well?

Sir.

[ANNOUNCER] Speak, Kaijin.

Answer His Majesty.

[KAIJIN]

Yes, I have been well, my lord,

and I am relieved to see that

you are also in good health.

That's good to hear.

Are you at all interested

in returning to my ranks?

Forgive me, Your Majesty,

but I have already

sworn myself to a master.

My word, and my oath

are the greatest

treasures I own.

And that's why, I could never

do anything to forsake them,

even if you tried

to order me to do so.

[GUARD]

Insolence!

[RIMURU]

Whoa! Seriously?

Right. I see.

I will pass my judgment.

Kaijin and his companions

are hereby exiled

from this land.

That is my verdict.

[GAZEL]

Disappear from my sight at once.

[sighs]

[RIMURU]

Exile I can totally handle.

Still, he seems a little a down.

[ANNOUNCER]

This court is now adjourned.

Right then, Vesta,

is there anything

you wish to say to me?

Uh, me, sir?

Well, I...

No. Nothing.

How unfortunate.

I am saddened by the

fact that I have lost

what I thought to be

a loyal retainer.

But how can you say

such a thing?

Kaijin, he...

He turned you down.

He swore his allegiance

to a slime monster.

He was never loyal to you--

he cares only for himself.

That's quite enough.

I fear you've

misunderstood me, Vesta.

[gasps]

Kaijin isn't the loyal

retainer I've lost.

No.

[GAZEL] Once upon a time,

I had great hopes for you.

I waited for years

after the failure

of the Magisoldier.

I wanted the truth,

but I'm tired of waiting.

Uh, please, sir.

Your Majesty, I swear.

It's too late for excuses.

Look what he has.

[VESTA gasps]

[GAZEL]

Do you know what that is?

It's a potion, a draft

of complete recovery

made from hipokute herbs.

[VESTA]

It can't be.

Even with the most advanced

of Dwarven techniques,

a potion can only achieve

% recovery at the most.

How is this possible?

We received it as a gift,

from that slime.

[gasps]

Now because of your actions,

we've severed our relationship

with that monster.

Are you sure there's nothing

you'd like to say to me?

No, sir. I have nothing to say.

All I wanted was to be

useful to you somehow.

[VESTA]

Ever since I first saw you

when I was but a young boy...

[VESTA]

...it has always been my dream.

And yet I... I've

failed to do just that.

All because I envied Kaijin.

[VESTA]

Or was it something else?

For betraying your

great expectations...

...I beg your forgiveness.

[GAZEL] Vesta, never

show yourself to me again.

However, I do have

one last thing

I'd like to say

before you leave.

Thank you for your work.

[VESTA crying]

This is it.

Take care of yourself.

Sorry for all the trouble.

You take care, too.

[KAIDO]

Hmm.

Listen, Rimuru,

look after my bro.

[RIMURU] Don't you worry.

I'll only work him to death.

Now then, by order

of His Majesty,

Kaijin and his companions have

been exiled from this country.

You are to leave here at once.

[RIMURU]

So, uh, shall we go?

My friends are waiting

for us in the forest.

Yeah.

[RIMURU]

Despite all that happened,

Rimuru was able

to achieve his goal

of recruiting artisans

for the Goblin Village.

What's more, he managed to hire

the most skilled artisans

that Dwargon had to offer.

Have you apprehended the proxy?

Punish him severely.

[DARK AGENT]

Yes, sir.

And I want you to observe

that slime's movements.

It is unthinkable that we have

released such a monster.

Do not allow yourself to

be seen. No matter what.

[DARK AGENT]

Yes, sir.

That slime is too powerful.

Its strength is on par with

the Storm Dragon Veldora.

[GREAT SAGE]

Next time, "Shizu."