01x14 - Everlasting Memory

[bunniefuu]

Now fire!

The lords of Melromarc will finally pay attention.

As you wish.

[CAPTAIN A] Hmph.

Your will shall be done.

[MYNE chuckles]

That's no ordinary forest fire, is it?

Got that right. I bet Myne's the one behind it.

I guess she thinks she can smoke us out.

I can't believe she'd...

That fire's gonna make it's way down the mountain fast.

Let's move.

[PEDDLER A] ...checkpoint's been closed,

and there's emergency security forces all along the border.

Gonna be tough to cross over to Siltvelt for a while,

that's for sure.

Seems to be the Devil of the Shield

abducted the little Princess Melty

and is holed up somewhere around here.

This oughta be enough.

Sure, lemme get your change. Huh? Sir?

Have you seen this man anywhere around here?

Oh! Master's back!

[RAPHTALIA] How'd it go, Master Naofumi?

We should probably give up on going to Siltvelt,

for a while, anyway.

Which means that...

Sir Shield Hero, you are hereby requested

to meet with Her Majesty the Queen.

Is meeting with the Queen our only option,

just like the Shadow told us?

Naofumi, what do you intend to do?

I guess we're off to meet the queen.

There are so many demi-humans in this region.

Sure are...

I wonder... Oh, right!

What is it, Melty?

Well, I know the nobleman in charge of this region.

He's a good man.

He might just be able to help us out.

A nobleman?

[MELTY] These days, humans treat demi-humans like slaves,

but in the past, some nobility encouraged

peaceful relations between the races.

The leader of that group was a wonderful man.

He was the lord of the domain of Seyaette.

But after he d*ed in the first Wave,

all the nobles who had sided with him

were banished under Father's orders

to the most remote regions of the kingdom.

What is the king's problem with demi-humans?

Huh?

Raphtalia? What's wrong?

The village my family's from. It was in the Seyaette district.

I heard that after the First Wave

the Seyaette region was badly hit by rioters.

I'm afraid it was.

[RAPHTALIA] My village was att*cked

by a mob of Melromarc's soldiers

who were totally out of control.

The more I hear about these scum

the more I'm disgusted.

[MELTY] I'm so sorry.

But, Melty, it's not like it was your fault.

[MELTY] As royalty, there must have been something

we could have done.

But we did nothing to help.

Raphtalia, tell me everything you remember

about those soldiers.

Huh?

Once things have been cleared up,

I'll make sure they're brought to justice.

Thank you.

Okay, so this nobleman that you know lives around here, right?

Yes.

The real question is whether or not

we can actually trust this guy.

[VAN] You are indeed correct.

[RAPHTALIA, FILO, MELTY] Huh?

It's been far too long, hasn't it, Reichnott?

Princess Melty, it's so good to see you again.

Very pleased to meet you.

You may call me Van Reichnott.

I am the reigning lord of this region.

[NAOFUMI] Wait, this wimp is the nobleman she was talking about?

But his stealth is off the charts.

How the hell did he do that?

However, this is no place for a chat.

Why don't you come over to the house and we'll talk?

I see.

So you reached my domain after escaping Melromarc's forces,

is that it?

[NAOFUMI] Yeah.

The knights have informed me that you were the one

who started the wildfires in order

to cover your tracks, Sir Shield Hero.

Would you consider that account to be accurate?

That's a complete lie.

I can guarantee the other princess is behind that.

[VAN] I thought so.

In fact, when I ran into your party in the woods,

I had been patrolling the area out of concern

for Princess Melty.

You must be exhausted from your travels.

You're more than welcome to rest up here for a while,

if you wish.

[FILO] Oooo! Wow!

May I eat, now, Master. Please, can I eat?!

[NAOFUMI] No, wait.

[FILO] Huh?

Not till I'm convinced we can trust this guy.

[VAN] Mmm!

Absolutely exquisite!

Rest assured, the food isn't poisoned.

Okay, everybody, time to eat!

[RAPHTALIA] Filo!

Where're your manners? Put that down!

'Kay...

Come on, Master Naofumi, I'm sure it's safe to eat.

It's incredibly rude to cast such doubts

on his gracious hospitality.

We're not gonna be here that long.

We're leaving tomorrow morning at dawn.

But why so soon?

[NAOFUMI] The longer we stay,

the higher the odds of us being sniffed out.

Well, yes, but I was, ehm...

I was hoping to be able to rest a little more.

Princess Melty, if you'll allow me to say so,

it appears you've grown.

[MELTY] Huh?

In the past, you used to affect a mature attitude

that went beyond your years...

However, since you've been traveling with the Shield Hero,

I'd say it's helped you to grow, and I mean that in a good way.

[NAOFUMI] I'm pretty sure you mean it in a bad way.

What?! You keep quiet, you--!

[NAOFUMI] Quit making such a racket,

we're trying to eat here...

[MELTY] Whose fault do you think that is?!

[sighs]

Oh, wow...!

This feels amazing!

So soft and bouncy!

You need to get some rest. Why don't you sleep?

There's no way of knowing

when this place is gonna be att*cked.

I make it a point of not sleeping at times like these.

Master Naofumi, why don't I keep watch

so that way you can go ahead and get some sleep?

All right.

[MELTY] Wait a minute.

Why do you listen to what Raphtalia says, but not to me?

[NAOFUMI] Don't worry about it.

Hey, I know.

You and I can do some exploring around this place.

Sure. Let's go.

[FILO] I wonder if they have some yummy snacks anywhere...

Would it hurt if you were a bit nicer to her?

It wouldn't cost you anything, y'know.

Huh?

[FILO] What's wrong, Mel?

I don't understand why, but I think I've been acting

really spoiled since meeting Naofumi.

Even my speech has become more crude as well.

It's like I've become a different person,

and I'm not sure I like her.

Well, I, uhhm...

Oh, I'm sorry. You don't really understand me, do you?

Well, not exactly, but I still love you!

Huh?

I mean, you always look so cheerful and everything

when you're talking to Master, so I can tell you like him.

Oh, really?

I know, all you have to do is get him to dote on you

just like he does us. it's simple!

What...?! Wait, no!

[FILO] Yep!

But that isn't,.. I mean I don't...

That's not really what I'm looking for from him!

[AULTCRAY] You still haven't found her?!

If anything happens to Melty,

I'll have every one of your miserable heads on a pike!

[KNIGHTS] Yes, sire!

Rest assured, Father.

I promise you I will find Melty and bring her back home to us.

Do what you can.

This can't happen to my family again.

How much do you intend to make me suffer?

Accursed Shield!

[MELTY] You're up?

[NAOFUMI] Yeah.

I'll take over now.

[MELTY] It's fine.

I'm really not very sleepy, actually.

What's the matter?

[MELTY] Naofumi, I...

What is it?

I was just thinking that, as a crown princess,

should I really keep running like this?

As a member of the royal family,

there's just so much more I could be doing.

But I find I'm doing nothing because I keep running.

[NAOFUMI] You know, your life comes before anything else.

So you can worry about your duties once you're safe

and out of danger.

[MELTY] But I feel so pathetic.

Don't be so hard on yourself. Get some rest now.

[MELTY] Okay.

Don't worry.

I'm sure there are things that only you can take care of.

Thanks. Umm...

[NAOFUMI] Hm?

It's nothing.

Not important.

Goodnight, Naofumi.

Yeah, g'night.

[RAPHTALIA whimpers]

No... Please...

No, please, stop...

[NAOFUMI] Poor thing.

She's having that same nightmare again?

Rifana!

[NAOFUMI] You okay?

[RAPHTALIA] Y-Yes.

[NAOFUMI] We've got bad news.

[RAPHTALIA] Huh?

[gasps]

Why is the lord being taken away?

Sir Hero, you and your party have to leave now!

What's going on?

[MAID A] A nobleman from the next town over marched right

in here and accused us of hiding you!

Go find that Devil of the Shield!

The kitchen is the only safe way out.

Where're Filo and Melty?

What do you have to report?

He's not anywhere around, sir.

This way, quickly.

[SOLDIER C] Hey, you there!

What are you doing?

[MAID A] I'm preparing lunch.

Well forget that!

C'mere!

[MELTY] What do you think you're doing?

I am Melty Melromarc, Second Princess of Melromarc.

Let her go right now!

I command you to stop this right away!

What should we do?

I'm not sure.

[IDOL] My, my, if it isn't Princess Melty.

[gasps]

[MELTY] Aren't you...?

[RAPHTALIA gasps]

[NAOFUMI] Let's wait and see what happens.

I'm so glad to see you're all right.

I rushed right over here because I was worried for your safety.

Idol Rabier.

I heard rumors that in the past you'd had disagreements

with my father.

True.

May I assume that these soldiers are with you?

They are indeed.

[MELTY] Then have them withdraw from these premises immediately.

Before I do something like that,

tell me where the Devil of the Shield is hiding.

All I can tell you is that the Shield Hero is gone.

Really?

I encouraged him to escape.

There's no way your men will ever catch him.

He's too far away.

That girl...

I intend to tell my father everything.

And I will do everything in my power

to clear the Shield Hero's good name!

[MELTY] Now, you will take me to the capital as soon as possible.

Oh, I understand perfectly.

I'll make arrangements for your journey at my mansion.

You'll be more comfortable there.

All right, take her.

[NAOFUMI] Calm down.

Don't ruin what Melty's trying to do.

Filo!

You can come out now!

[RAPHTALIA] Filo, it's us!

[MAID A] Filo! Where are you?

Oh, to hell with it.

Filo!

Get out here now!

This is an order!

[FILO] Ow!

Why are you being such a meanie, Master?!

It's your fault for not coming when I call.

And do you mind telling me what you were even doing up here?

[FILO] Uhhh, Mel wanted to play hide and seek.

We weren't doing anything wrong.

She said it was really important I should hide somewhere

I wouldn't be found and not to come out, no matter what.

But then she never actually came to find me.

Wait a sec.

Where's Mel?

[FILO] I'm going to save her!

[RAPHTALIA] Filo, no, wait!

We have to get going,

if we don't hurry up, then she'll...

[NAOFUMI] Abandoning her and running away is an option.

I admit that.

And yet, she never stopped believing in me.

So now...

I refuse to betray her trust.

I made her a promise.

I guess you know that Idol scum.

He's the one in your nightmares?

Yes.

You can stay behind if you want.

You don't have to come.

No, I'm fine.

I'm not afraid anymore now that I have my sword now.

I'm ready to face my past.

I know whatcha mean.

[DEMI-HUMAN A] Open the gate!

[FILO] What's going on?

[RAPHTALIA] Demi-humans who love their lord

must've come here for him.

[DEMI-HUMAN B] Return Lord Van!

Well, that's convenient.

We'll sneak into the mansion while they distract the guards.

Let's go.

Right!

'Kay!

[IDOL] Ugh, look at those damned demis!

What are they doing out there? Why are they protesting?

[IDOL] Just some annoying flies buzzing around.

Nothing to worry about.

We'll get rid of them at once.

And since we're mentioning annoyances, my dear.

I believe it's time to tell me

where the Devil of the Shield is!

I've already told you several times.

I do not know.

[gasps]

[MELTY] Reichnott?!

[IDOL] Where is the Devil of the Shield?

I have no idea who you're speaking of.

I-- The only shield I've ever heard of

is called the Shield Hero.

As you can see, we're having a bit of a difficult time

getting him to cooperate.

I would very much like to avoid getting rough with you

if that's at all possible.

But as a humble servant of God, my dear,

I have taken a sacred vow to punish anyone who sides

with the Devil.

That is my holy duty, dear princess.

[SOLDIER E] Intruders!

Over there!

[NAOFUMI] Filo, time to go wild.

We'll go rescue Melty while you take care of those soldiers.

[SOLDIER I] After them!

Meeel!

[NAOFUMI] Raphtalia, what's down there?

Our priority right now is rescuing Melty.

We can come back later.

[RAPHTALIA] Okay.

[SOLDIER L] I found them! Over there!

That is highly potent venom.

If you don't take the antidote soon, you'll die.

But I'm willing to give you a chance to live

if you answer one question.

Where is Melty?

Stay away!

I truly adore this part!

That valiant look in your eye!

I want to see it become despair,

and watch as your face warps in agony.

Come on, let me have a good look at you!

Now what the hell is going on out there?!

Idol, sir!

The Devil of the Shield has entered the mansion!

[MELTY] Huh?

He's done what?!

Mel, are you all right?!

I'm okay, Filo! Raphtalia!

Don't you dare!

Take one step and I'll have the pleasure of making sure

the princess's head will roll all the way home.

[NAOFUMI] Oh, so we just have to stand still, is that it?

Air Strike Shield!

Naofumi!

Why did you come back?

[NAOFUMI] Because I've never heard of a hero

who abandons a child to save his own skin.

You realize that you've wasted all my hard work.

[sighs]

[MELTY] But...

Thank you.

[IDOL grunts]

You dare make a mockery of me?

t*rture clearly isn't enough for the likes of you!

Your insolence can only be paid for with death!!

Raphtalia!

[NAOFUMI] Wait.

Huh?

You miserable, worthless demi!

I beg you...

No, please!

Spare my life, I'll give you anything!

[RAPHTALIA] So many demi-humans begged for their lives

just like that, but...

...it wasn't enough!