02x08 - (D) Hope

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[MYULAN] Demon Lord Clayman

lives up to his alias,

"Marionette Master,"

by controlling

his subordinates' actions.

And unfortunately,

I am one of them.

The task Lord Clayman gave me

was to investigate your country

as a spy. So I decided

to use Youm as a way

to infiltrate the city.

Then he contacted me

again and ordered me to use

the "Anti-Magic Area"

spell right away.

[YOUM sighs]

[MYULAN] Lord Clayman

took my heart from me

with his secret skill.

It's known as

"Marionette Heart."

Ever since then, my only

means of survival has been

to obey his every command.

I get it. He literally

holds the key

that determines whether

you live or die.

The real question is, what made

Clayman want to mess with me?

Not long ago, he said

something ominous.

"Things are getting

rather interesting.

A grand w*r is

going to break out,

though unexpected

events have led

to some surprising

developments."

[gasping]

[MYULAN] At first,

I thought he was referring to

the Demon Lords

Milim and Carrion.

But I suspect what he actually

meant was that he's starting

a w*r between Tempest--

and the Kingdom of Falmuth.

[RIMURU] Clayman... Seems like

he controls everything

through his pawns to avoid

getting his own hands dirty.

He's gonna be trouble.

She appears to be

some kind of wizard.

But in the Anti-Magic Area,

she's just an ordinary human.

A sacrifice.

Master! Please forgive Myulan!

[GRUCIUS]

I'm begging you, too!

It's not her fault, she couldn't

defy the Demon Lord Clayman!

[RIMURU sighs]

[BOTH grunt]

I'll put Myulan's punishment

on hold for the time being.

She'll be confined to the

reception hall until then.

Understood.

I will assign her some guards.

[YOUM]

Come on...

[RIMURU]

I've got no choice, Youm.

I can't think straight

with everything

that's going on right now.

And if you're really

that worried,

you're welcome to stay with her.

[gasps]

All right.

--Is that the whole report?

--[BENIMARU] Yes.

Then I'd like to

go visit the injured.

Take me to them.

Right.

[sighs]

Shuna. How's he doing?

[SHUNA]

Lord Rimuru!

The potions aren't working.

Since their wounds were caused

by skills of a spatial nature,

my usual treatments aren't

as effective as they would be

under normal circumstances.

[RIMURU]

I see...

[HAKUROU]

Hmm? Lord Rimuru.

We'll be fine,

please don't worry.

My pupil may be as

foolish as they come,

but neither of us are

so weak that we'd die

from such trivial wounds.

Heh! Yeah, I definitely

know that.

Here. Let me take

a look at your injury.

[RIMURU]

Great Sage.

[GREAT SAGE] Effect of

spatial technique confirmed.

Would you like to devour

this effect using Gluttony?

[RIMURU]

Make it so!

[gasps]

Whoa!

Am... I actually alive?!

[HAKUROU]

Hmm. Yes, thanks to Lord Rimuru.

I'm glad.

Lord Rimuru!

Welcome back, sir!

Uh. Hey, easy.

[HAKUROU laughs]

Wow, and you even

saved the old man?

[HAKUROU growls] Do you want

the "old man" to hurt you?

[GOBTA]

I meant Master!

I'm so happy

you're not dead, sir!

[laughter]

[GOBTA]

Wait!

Oh, yeah. Why haven't

I seen Shion?

Don't tell me she ran off

to get revenge all by herself.

Knowing her,

I wouldn't be surprised.

[laughs]

Hmm?

Uh... Well. The thing is...

[RIMURU]

Benimaru wouldn't explain.

He just left and

asked me to follow him.

Then he started

walking toward the plaza,

where the deceased

monsters were laid to rest.

[gasps]

[GOBTA]

Gobzo...?

Gobzo!

[whimpers]

[wails, sobs]

[GOBZO sobbing]

Shion... tried to protect

a child from our attackers.

Weakened by the barrier,

she couldn't get out of the way.

And Gobzo was slain

when he tried to protect me.

The people who att*cked

took such joy in it.

Lord Rimuru!

[RIMURU]

Sorry.

But I need to be

alone for a while.

[BENIMARU, RIGURD grunt]

Very well.

[GOBTA sobbing]

[HAKUROU sighs]

Come on.

Please call me at any time.

I'll be here at once.

[GREAT SAGE]

Notice.

A monster in a weakened

state feels great pressure

from a powerful aura.

[RIMURU]

Yeah.

[RIMURU grunts]

[RIMURU] That's right, I gave

the magic-suppressing mask

to Chloe.

[RIMURU]

Is the Analysis done?

[GREAT SAGE]

It is complete.

Replicate the item?

[RIMURU]

Yes, please.

[RIMURU]

Why? Why did this happen?

[GREAT SAGE]

Notice. Cannot calculate.

[RIMURU] What should

I have done differently?

[GREAT SAGE]

Notice. Cannot comprehend.

[RIMURU] Was it a mistake

to get involved with humans?

[GREAT SAGE]

Notice. Cannot answer.

[RIMURU]

Tell me. Was I in the wrong?

[GREAT SAGE]

Notice. Cannot calculate.

Cannot comprehend.

Cannot answer.

[RIMURU] All these intense

emotions are like a raging beast

in my head, and yet

I also feel so calm.

[RIMURU]

I can't even shed a single tear.

[RIMURU]

Oh... I get it.

I've become a monster.

In body and in heart.

[EREN grunts]

[GREAT SAGE] Notice. Search

results are unavailable.

Could not locate any

magic with the ability

to fully revive the dead.

[RIMURU]

Too bad.

[RIMURU]

What about the barrier?

[GREAT SAGE] Notice.

I've completed the analysis

of the two-layer barrier

surrounding the city.

Removal of a multi-layer

barrier is difficult,

but the great magic,

Anti-Magic Area, can be undone.

Undo this magic?

[RIMURU]

No, not yet.

[RIMURU] I wanted to get rid

of the multi-layer barrier

that's weakening everyone,

but I guess it won't

go down that easily.

[RIMURU] I suppose... I can't

stay here like this forever.

In time, their bodies will

decay, return to magicules,

and finally disappear.

[RIMURU] If nothing else, they

can rest peacefully within me.

[EREN]

Rimuru!

[RIMURU]

Thank you for coming.

Give me a moment.

I need to lay them

all to rest first.

Wait, listen to me!

The odds are

pretty slim, in fact,

they might be basically zero,

but I know a fairy tale

specifically about

bringing the dead back to life!

[RIMURU gasps]

[inaudible]

[RIMURU] A fairy tale?

What's that supposed to mean?

Why are you

telling me this, Eren?

Stop it. You'll get my hopes up.

[RIMURU] You'll make me think

that there's still something

I can do for them.

Is it for them?

No, it's not.

[RIMURU]

I just don't want to lose them.

Look, you might think this

is nothing but a fairy tale,

but I promise you

it's based on facts!

[RIMURU laughs]

Uh, Rimuru?

[RIMURU]

Yeah, sorry.

I was just so happy.

Reviving the dead, huh?

It sounds like a dream.

If the chance isn't zero,

then I'm in.

Tell me the story, Eren.

[SOUEI] The Western Holy

Church's forces are camped

around the city on all sides.

Each camp is protecting what

appears to be a magic device.

I believe these devices

may be the source

of the weakening barrier.

[RIMURU]

Can they be disabled?

[SOUEI] Perhaps one,

with a sneak att*ck.

[RIMURU] Okay. Continue

to keep an eye on things,

but don't push

your luck too far.

[SOUEI]

Right.

Sorry about that, Eren.

Now, then. Tell me this fairy

tale about reviving the dead.

[EREN]

Mm.

[gasps]

[BOTH]

Uh...

It's fine. Here goes.

This story comes from the

Sorcerous Dynasty Sarion.

[EREN] It's the tale of

a girl and her pet dragon.

The girl was the daughter

of a human and a dragon,

and she was raised as

the Dragon Princess.

One day, her father, a dragon,

made a double of himself

in the form of a baby,

so the girl would have a friend.

But then,

in an effort to gain control

over the Dragon Princess,

a king k*lled her beloved pet.

The girl went mad

with pain, grief, and rage.

With the power she had

inherited from her father,

she destroyed the king

along with his entire nation,

including tens of

thousands of people.

Then the girl transformed

into a Demon Lord.

And when she did, the

baby dragon miraculously

came back to life.

But... Since the creature had

lost its soul when it d*ed,

it came back as an evil monster

with no will of its own,

and destroyed

everything in its path.

It was known as

the Chaos Dragon.

Though it pained her greatly,

the girl sealed away

her once-beloved companion.

This was the very first task

she accomplished

upon becoming a Demon Lord.

And that's the ending

of the fairy tale.

[RIMURU sighs]

She destroyed an entire nation

to become a Demon Lord.

And when she did,

the dragon she was bonded with

came back to life.

It's true that monsters evolve

for unknown reasons.

All I did was name them,

and they went crazy.

Still though...

There's no point if they return

without a will of their own.

That's certainly true,

but there's a barrier

right now, right?

[RIMURU gasps] Wait. So you're

saying the barrier could be

keeping their souls

from escaping?

[GREAT SAGE] Notice. Normally,

the souls of the deceased

scatter before

eventually disappearing,

but it is possible that

the double-layer barrier

is preventing this.

The probability of it

is . percent.

[RIMURU]

As low as pi.

No, it's the opposite.

The chance that I could

revive them is a whole %.

If I can become a Demon Lord...

[RIMURU] Eren. Thanks

for telling me this.

[EREN]

Mm.

Is it really okay, though?

You did basically tell me

to become a Demon Lord.

You know that, right?

[EREN]

Mm. Honestly,

I should tell you my real name,

which is Eryune Grimwald.

My blood connects me

to the royal family of

the Sorcerous Dynasty Sarion.

[RIMURU]

You're a princess?

[GIDO sighs]

The thing is, we left

our country along

with Princess Eren.

We're her official bodyguards.

[RIMURU]

That's a scary thought.

Sorry we didn't tell you.

I've just always

loved adventuring.

That's why I decided to leave.

Still. That's not

a well-known story.

Only a few people in

Sarion know about it.

If you do become

a Demon Lord, they might realize

that I had something

to do with it.

[gasps]

I don't mind, though.

I want to help save

the people of this city, too.

And I definitely don't

condone the bad things that

the Kingdom of Falmuth and the

Western Holy Church are doing!

[KAVAL] If that's how

you truly feel, Princess,

then we have no objections

as your bodyguards.

[GIDO]

We're on board.

I envy you.

You've got great friends.

[gasping]

[EREN]

Uh... Hmm.

If there's anything we can

do to help, just let us know!

Yeah, you've always

done a lot for us.

It only makes sense that

we should return the favor.

Thanks, guys.

[RIMURU] To stop the souls

of Shion and the others

from dispersing, I erected

a third barrier around the city.

Just to be on the safe side.

[RIMURU grunts]

A Demon Lord...

[GREAT SAGE] Notice. The

individual named Rimuru Tempest

has already acquired

the Demon Lord seed.

[RIMURU]

I've acquired a seed?

What does that mean?

[GREAT SAGE] Answer.

Existence of the Demon Lord seed

is an indicator of whether

one has the magicules, skills,

and other requirements

to awaken as

a True Demon Lord.

[You acquired the seed when you

devoured the Orc Disaster.

If you meet the conditions,

you can potentially evolve

into a True Demon Lord.

[RIMURU]

For real?!

Okay, so what

are the conditions?

[GREAT SAGE] The fairy tale

suggests that nourishment

is needed in order

to make the seed sprout.

That nourishment comes

from the souls of humans.

The minimum requirement

is , .

[RIMURU]

I see.

[SOUEI]

Lord Rimuru.

[RIMURU]

What's up?

[SOUEI] I have a report

from one of our men

some distance from here.

The combined forces of Falmuth

and the Western Holy Church

are marching in this direction.

[SOUEI]

They number about , .

[RIMURU gasps]

Well, that's perfect.

[SOUEI]

Um, how so?

[RIMURU]

Oh. It's not important.

Thanks for the report.

[SOUEI]

Yes. Of course.

[RIMURU]

In that case...

[RIMURU]

Myulan.

I've made a choice.

Sorry, but you need to die.

You can't!

Please, Master!

It's not her fault!

Grucius!

What's the holdup, Youm?

Take Myulan and

get out of here, already!

[YOUM grunts]

C'mon, let's hurry!

I really did love you.

Know that.

[YOUM gasps]

[MYULAN] In fact,

you were the first man

I've ever fallen in love with.

So try not to be deceived

by any more evil women.

--Goodbye...

--[YOUM gasps] No!

[YOUM, GRUCIUS grunt]

Don't!

Master, I beg you!

Don't do this!

I'll take her

punishment instead!

I'll do whatever you want!

I admire your strength.

[YOUM]

I'll spend my life atoning!

Please!

Master... You can't!

Stop it! Myulan!

[GRUCIUS whimpers]

[YOUM gasps]

[screams]

[whimpers]

[RIMURU] Awesome!

That worked like a charm.

What? I'm still alive!

But why?

[YOUM, GRUCIUS gasp]

[RIMURU] You were legit dead

for like three seconds.

I did say you needed to die,

but I never intended

to actually k*ll you.

[gasps]

[GREAT SAGE]

Notice. The individual Myulan's

artificial heart is

operating normally.

[RIMURU]

Nice!

I realized something when

I put up the third barrier.

The fake heart that Clayman

put inside Myulan

was being used as a bug.

I took the liberty

of removing it.

[MYULAN]

A bug?

[RIMURU]

Yeah, this thing was emitting

encrypted electrical signals

and delivering them to Clayman.

In order to trick him,

I had to make you believe

you were going to die.

I'm sorry if I scared you.

Oh, so... this pulse

I'm feeling...

Yep, it's a new

artificial heart I made

based on his temporary one.

Minus the bug, of course.

You're a free woman.

Clayman can't do

anything to hurt you now.

[YOUM laughs] Oh, wow,

incredible news, right?!

That means you can finally

do whatever you want, Myulan!

[chuckles]

You're right... Rimuru...

I mean, Lord Rimuru.

There aren't enough words

to express just how grateful

I am for your help.

If you desire

my allegiance, sir,

I freely give it to you.

--Nah, I'm good.

--[gasps]

[RIMURU] However, I could use

your help with something.

[MYULAN]

What is it?

Well, just like you

came back from the dead,

there's a chance I can bring

Shion and the others back.

[gasping]

Really? Are you sure?

[RIMURU]

I'm just saying it's possible.

I'm going to do everything

in my power to increase

my chances first.

Will you help me?

Yes, of course.

I'll help however I can.

Thanks, Myulan.

So. What are your plans

for your newfound freedom?

[MYULAN]

Hmm... My plans?

It's been such a long time

since I've been free.

But if it's just for the short

lifespan of a human,

I wouldn't mind being

tied down a bit longer.

Wait. What do you mean?

[GRUCIUS]

Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh?!

I don't need your comforting!

Besides, Youm's

a mere human being.

He'll only live

a hundred years or so.

After he croaks,

then it'll be my turn.

Are you serious?!

You can't go claiming people,

you scumbag wolf!

[GRUCIUS] Huh...?

Who you callin' a scumbag?

By the way, Youm.

I actually have something

in mind for you, too.

[YOUM]

Hmm? Sure!

I'll do whatever

you want after today!

[RIMURU] Good, I want you to

become the new king of Falmuth.

Right! You got it!

Wait.

What?

King?

[RIMURU] What I'm saying is,

I'm going to wipe out

the entire force that's

headed here from Falmuth,

including their king

and his top officers.

But that will be rough on

the citizens under his rule.

And that's where you come in.

You'll rule the Kingdom of

Falmuth as its brand new king.

You can establish

relations with us.

You make it sound really simple.

I can't be a king.

[RIMURU] Why not? I'm probably

gonna be a Demon King.

You should rule, too.

Lord Rimuru is asking

because he believes in you.

You have my support, as well.

Why not live life

to the fullest?

[YOUM]

Hmm...

I'll stick by your side, too.

Then I can be there

waiting when you finally die.

--Whoa, hey!

--[laughs]

All right. I'm in.

You can count on me.

[RIMURU]

Awesome!

[RIMURU]

Sorry for the wait, everyone.

We're going to begin

our meeting now.

[RIMURU] The topics are

how we'll deal with humans

from here on out.

And the resurrection

of Shion and the others.

[GREAT SAGE] Next time, "Putting

Everything on the Line."