01x12 - The Woman with the Demon Eyes

[bunniefuu]

Wow! Look, Rudeus! It's the ocean!

[ERIS giggles]

It's salty!

Yeah, now that I think about it.

You've never seen the ocean before, have you?

Let's jump in!

But we don't have bathing suits. I bet we could find some--

[ERIS] I don't know what that is. Hold this!

[RUDEUS] Hold up.

Does that mean she's going to swim naked?

Well. Eris is now.

And it's been a while since I snuck a peek.

[RUDEUS chuckles]

[RUIJERD] I would advise against it.

This sea is teeming with monsters.

[RUDEUS, ERIS] Come on!

[TALHAND] Oh! We made it! Solid ground at last!

Ugh, don't be such a baby.

You see what I have to deal with?

[TALHAND] Hey! Who you callin' a baby?

Huh? Get back here!

[ROXY sighs] You two can fight later.

Please don't forget why we're here!

And don't wander too far off!

[CAPTAIN A] Wait a sec.

You guys're "Dead End," aren'tcha?

Huh?

Word about you three has been makin' the rounds lately.

"Mad Dog" Eris, right?

And "Guard Dog" Ruijerd.

[RUDEUS] Whoa! We've got nicknames?

And you're...

Gimme a sec. It's, uh...

[RUDEUS] The suspense is k*lling me!

I just hope it's not "horndog" or something.

Oh, yeah! Rudjerd!

"Kennel Master" Rudjerd!

Huh?

[CAPTAIN A] All righty...

[RUDEUS] Really?

Sure, I borrow his name sometimes to help boost his rep,

but can I be my own dude for five seconds?

I've busted my buns for a year now!

Gimme a little recognition!

"Kennel Master" isn't a bad nickname, though.

I'd love to muzzle Eris sometimes.

[gasps] Two hundred green ore coins?!

Let's call this meeting to order.

We need to discuss our funds.

Ruijerd's passage by ship will cost green ore coins.

That's more than we've made in a year.

Even if we prioritize S-ranked jobs,

we may never raise enough.

Yeah, that's no good.

We're not gonna--?

We can't leave him here!

Of course not. That's out of the question.

Okay, then what are we gonna do?

I'm not sure yet.

I need a little more time to think.

I have an idea.

What if you run across the ocean?

[RUIJERD] That is not a skill I possess.

[ERIS] Aww. That woulda been cool.

[RUIJERD] Rudeus. Please forgive me.

This is all my fault.

I'll keep trying to think of something else, too!

It'll all work out.

Let's take a couple of days to scout our options!

Thank you both.

[RUDEUS] How am I going to get us out of this one?

Hey there! It's been a while.

[RUDEUS groans] Here I thought I'd seen the last of

Mr. stupid no-face.

Oh! Well, my advice landed you in real hot water

the last time around.

So I wanted to give you some space.

I was embarrassed.

How 'bout that, even gods have a sense of shame.

I meant for you to turn those pet thieves into the guards.

You could've bonded with Ruijerd over it all.

But no, you decided to recruit them!

I never saw that coming!

Though, I gotta admit,

I had a blast watching it play out.

[RUDEUS] Yeah, well, it sucked for me.

Hey. If you hadn't've gone through all that,

you may not've made it this far!

[RUDEUS] So the ends justify the means?

Naturally, results are everything!

You're a real jag.

It's not an apology, but I've got more advice.

Buy some food from a street vendor

and take a stroll through the back alleyways.

Show me on the doll where I asked.

Though might as well ask why.

[chuckles]

I can't tell you everything, friend!

Wouldn't wanna spoil the surprise.

So, then. I'll be on my way.

Hey!

[MAN-GOD] Mmbye!

[RUDEUS] You can't just come and go as you please!

[RUDEUS sighs]

So, uh. Rudeus said we should split up today.

What do you think he's up to?

Your focus should stay on your opponent!

[gasps]

You're wide open!

I did it.

I did it! I landed a hit!

[ERIS] Yes! I did it! I won!

I'm getting stronger! I'm amazing!

[RUDEUS] This seems pointless.

I'm not sure what that self-proclaimed "god"

wants from me.

Other than the joy of watching me overcomplicate everything.

So this time,

I'm gonna follow their instructions to the letter.

I won't think about it too hard or stray off course.

That'll keep 'em from having any fun! [chuckles]

[RUDEUS] Wait. Doesn't that just make me a puppet?

[RUDEUS gasps]

[RUDEUS] I wonder what Roxy's doing right now.

[ELINALISE] Ahh! Yes! Get me, beast man!

I'll grab you by the elf ears, yes!

I'm almost--!

[RUDEUS] Ohh... Oop, nope I'll take care of you later, lil guy.

[RUDEUS] Really? Her?

[KISHIRIKA] Delicious! Yes! Amazing!

[KISHIRIKA] That's scrumptious!

[KISHIRIKA] You have my deepest thanks.

This will sustain me for another year, at least.

[RUDEUS] I doubt it. What are you, an isopod?

[KISHIRIKA] Now! Your name, peasant!

Hello, my name is Rudeus Greyrat.

[KISHIRIKA] I see!

And I am Kishirika Kishirisu!

Also known as...

...the Great Emperor of the Demon World!

Yeah!

[KISHIRIKA] Yeah!

[RUDEUS] This poor kid.

Playing "Demon Emperor" out here alone.

All right. I'll play along.

[RUDEUS] Of course! I beg your pardon, my liege!

[gasps] Aw, yeah! Now that's what's up!

That's the kind of reaction I've been waiting for!

Most of the youth these days don't know their manners, so!

I was simply ignorant of Your Majesty's resurrection!

I do hope you can forgive my impertinence.

Yes, very well, but only once!

Hm?

Oh. Uck. That's nasty!

What's your deal? You're so freaky-lookin'!

What are you? What aren't you?

Did you eat your twin in the womb or something?

[RUDEUS] A toddler dressed like a succubus

thinks I'm the freak? Sure.

Now, it's clear that your generosity saved my life.

So! I shall grant you one wish!

Okay. I'd like fabulous wealth?

Out of the question!

Isn't it obvious that I'm flat broke?

Right. Well then how about half the world?

You wanna rule half of the whole world?

That's a big wish!

Unfortunately, I never conquered the world,

so I don't have half to give.

Ah, that's too bad.

Guess you'll just have to pay me with your body.

Oh, hey! That I can do!

You're quite young to be so lecherous!

Kinda makes me worry about your future...

I'm obviously kid--

[KISHIRIKA] Please be gentle with me.

[RUDEUS gasping]

[KISHIRIKA] Wait, I forgot!

I'm already engaged in this incarnation!

[RUDEUS sighs] Great, so money, the world,

and your body are all out.

What can you give me?

Foolish mortal!

When the Great Emperor Kishirika offers you a gift,

you choose a demon eye!

Sounds great. How much are they worth?

They're not worth any money!

So don't even think about selling it!

[RUDEUS] Hmm, I see.

All right, what kind do you wanna give me?

I think I know just the thing.

'Kay.

[RUDEUS screams]

Pipe down, you big weenie, boys aren't supposed to cry.

[RUDEUS] Damn you!

My eye! My eye!

See, you're fine.

Pretty cool, amiright?

Thanks once again for all the food!

If you're ever in a bind, don't hesitate to call on me!

Fare thee well!

Away!

[gasps]

[cackles]

[RUDEUS] And that's how I gained the Eye of Foresight.

I don't understand how I'm supposed to

adjust to this stupid thing.

Ah? You wanna learn to watch where

you're walkin', there, assh*le?

[RUDEUS] I'm so sorry. My eyes aren't very good.

Heh. Yeah, well, be more careful.

Not everyone's as friendly as me.

Hey! You hear me?

I'm talkin' to you!

[gasps]

You little--

[gasps]

Huh?

[RUIJERD] You met the Great Emperor?

I had no idea that she'd returned.

[RUDEUS] Do you know her?

[RUIJERD] I've never met her, no, but I've heard plenty.

Her name is Kishirika Kishirisu.

As you now know, she can bestow demon eyes on her followers.

She herself possesses of varying effects.

[RUDEUS] So what is she doing here?

[RUIJERD] Who can say?

I don't know what runs through the minds of emperors and kings.

Kneel before me maggots!

I guess none of us do.

[RUDEUS] I'm sorry, but I think I should stay

in the room until I get used to this eye.

That's fine with me!

Thank you for understanding. Uh...

Eris. There's no guarantee Kishirika is still in town.

Yeah, I know that!

But I'm gonna go look for her anyway!

[RUIJERD] Good luck.

[ERIS] All right, Ruijerd, let's go!

Come on, hurry up!

[RUDEUS] It took me about a week to really

get the hang of this foresight business.

[RUDEUS] It was surprisingly easy once I got a feel for it.

A lot like silent spellcasting, actually.

I control my mana to adjust my vision.

The more mana I channel,

the further into the future I can see.

Like a temporal telescope.

I hope you're ready for a beatdown!

That eye's not gonna save you!

[RUDEUS] If I really focus, I can see about

two seconds ahead, sometimes more.

Here we go!

But. She's blurry!

And I can see three of her?

They're different possibilities!

If I want to see clearly, I can't look that far.

Now she'll slash from the right!

Yes!

[RUDEUS] Here it comes!

She'll act like I b*at her, and then throw sand in my eyes!

Then a headbutt! Leapfrog!

[RUDEUS] And before she tries to counterattack,

I'll pin her down for the win!

That's enough.

[gasps] Yes!

[ERIS] Rudeus. You did really good.

Thank you.

Ha!

[ERIS] I'm leaving!

Eris--

You fought incredibly well, Rudeus.

I once knew a Superd warrior with a demon eye,

but he d*ed before he was able to master it.

Learning to control one in a week is exceptional.

[RUDEUS] You mean that?

Do you think I could even win against you now?

You can try it.

'Kay!

I shoulda known I didn't stand a chance against Ruijerd.

I heard you got a pretty good hit in on him, though!

You've gotten really strong!

[ERIS] Stop. You don't have to comfort me.

[ERIS] It's not fair.

You're good at everything and I'm stuck trying to catch up.

[RUDEUS] I'm sorry.

[ERIS] I don't need you to apologize.

[RUDEUS] She's absolutely right.

It's not like I worked hard for this eye or anything.

Why'd I get so excited about b*ating Eris

with a power I stumbled on by accident?

It's basically cheating.

[RUDEUS] Not to mention I've wasted a whole week

leveling up when I'm supposed to be

focused on finding ways to get us home.

Where do you think you're going at this hour?

[RUDEUS gasps] Just thought I'd check out the brothel.

And I take it you require your staff to bed a woman?

[RUDEUS] Uh, yeah, I thought I'd try some,

you know. Mage kink.

You're selling it, aren't you?

[RUDEUS] N-No.

Yes.

I can't allow that.

I know how important that staff is to you

as a mage and a man.

Just like this is.

[RUDEUS] Yeah. Eris had it specially made

for my birthday last year.

This staff and that necklace

are the most important things I own.

So in a similar situation, would you sell off this pendant?

If I had to, yes.

Are you serious?

Have I still not earned your trust after all this time?

What? I trust you!

[RUIJERD] Then talk to me.

I'm perfectly capable of rational discussion.

I'd like to think I've learned some things

about the world since I met you.

I've learned how feared and deeply despised

my people are to this day.

And now, we're faced with

an impossible sum as a direct result.

And in spite of all that,

you still want to cross the ocean with me.

Do you understand?

I caused this problem,

and I would like to be part of the solution.

So just tell me.

Why do you insist on shouldering this burden all alone?

We've gone a week without any leads,

and we can't stay here forever.

So the way I see it, we only have two options:

I can sell my staff or we can look for

a ship to stow away on.

But the problem there is...

Working with a smuggler, a criminal,

would compromise your values.

Even if it works,

I'm not willing to fracture our party over it.

[RUDEUS] So let's just play by the rules.

I'll sell my staff for the money we need

to pay our fare legitimately.

It's the smartest way to go about this.

Listen, Rudeus. I appreciate your consideration.

But know this: I would never surrender my w*apon,

and you shouldn't, either.

My pride won't allow it.

[RUIJERD] Besides.

[gasps]

[RUIJERD] What would Eris think?

Giving up your staff would

"fracture our party" just as badly.

For you, I'll turn a blind eye to all evil

until we've made it across the ocean.

[gasps]

I've made my choice.

Go look for your smugglers, Rudeus.

And we'll get through this together.

That's the end of the discussion.

Speaking to each other from the heart is hard work.

But it's always worth it, yes?

[RUIJERD] Who's there?

Ooh, couple of tough guys!

Relax. I'm not here to pick a fight or nothin'.

Just wanted to say thanks for saving my noggin

from gettin' busted open.

Oh, you're the guy from the other day.

Yep. It's a pleasure to meet you all proper-like.

The name's Gallus Cleaner.