01x22 - Four Heroes Council

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[RAPHTALIA] Master Naofumi...

Master Naofumi?

[NAOFUMI] Mm?

Hey, we're here!

Whoa, look at that!

They changed it!

The crest has all four heroes on it now.

This country'll sure be different than it was before.

Uh-huh.

And we can finally upgrade classes

now that we're not outcasts anymore.

We can thank the queen for that next time we see her.

Greetings! Long time no see.

The queen's entrusting the dragon hourglass to us.

C'mon! Right this way.

[AKE] We will now begin...

...the class upgrade ritual!

[FILO whines]

[RAPHTALIA sighs]

[MIRELIA] I'm sorry,

was there a problem with your class upgrades?

Kind of.

Thanks to you, we were able to upgrade, but...

[BOTH] Huh?

What--

That didn't take long.

Wow, this is incredible!

Huh?

[FILO] Hey, what happened, Master?

[NAOFUMI] What d'ya mean?

It wouldn't let me pick the upgrade that I wanted.

Huh?

[RAPHTALIA] Same here. I only got one option.

[NAOFUMI] Hey, what's the deal here?

I, uh... That can't be right...

[FILO whines]

[MIRELIA] I have been told that it's possible

for certain items to affect the class upgrade process.

Perhaps that's what happened to you.

[NAOFUMI] I wonder if the cowlick Fitoria gave her

is the problem.

Hey!

[MIRELIA] Fitoria?

You mean the Filolial Queen?

[MELTY] I wish you could've been there to see her, Mother.

She looked indescribably beautiful!

--[MIRELIA] Melty! --Huh?

[MIRELIA] Tell me more.

I want to know everything about her!

[MELTY] Well, in her bird form,

Fitoria was as big as the monster we were fighting,

and some of her feathers were the color of the sky!

[MIRELIA] Anything else?

[MELTY] She had feathers on her head

that were kind of like a crown.

And she let me ride on top of her!

It was a dream come true!

[gasps]

It sounds wonderful!

I'm jealous of you. Truly!

To ride the Filolial Queen!

[NAOFUMI sighs] Like mother, like daughter, huh?

[MIRELIA gasps, clears throat]

I'm sorry, excuse me.

[NAOFUMI] So why'd you call us back here so soon?

Is something wrong?

Oh, no, I'm planning on throwing a party tonight,

and I want all four of the Cardinal Heroes in attendance.

I need advance notice for that kind of thing.

[MIRELIA] If I'd told you that was the reason,

you never would've come.

In truth, though,

the party's just an excuse to get you all here.

There's something you need to know.

Something all four of the heroes would benefit from.

It is of the utmost importance.

Sorry about that.

I wish I could've given you the class upgrades you wanted.

No, it's okay.

[NAOFUMI] It's not.

I won't always be around to help you.

I want to make sure you'll be okay when I'm gone.

[gasps]

[COURT LADY A] Pardon me, Sir Shield Hero.

We're ready for you.

[NAOFUMI] We'll talk later.

Master Naofumi...

[NOBLES chattering]

I honestly wasn't expecting to see you again so soon,

but I'm glad you're back, Filo!

Me, too, Mel!

Ooh! I have an idea.

Let's go explore the castle later!

[MELTY] Sure!

--[stomach growls] --[FILO groans] I'm hungry...

What's taking Master so long?

[RAPHTALIA] Master Naofumi had some important business

to attend to.

We should go ahead and eat.

'Kay!

Huh?

[sighs]

[NAOFUMI] What's wrong with these guys?

[RAPHTALIA] If Master Naofumi really is going to leave...

[gasps]

Ah look, it's a filthy demi.

So that's why my wine tastes bad!

I don't care if you are with the Shield Hero,

you demi's gotta know your place!

Are you listening to me?!

Besides, we've got Itsuki!

Long as he's around, we don't need any other heroes!

Especially not a disgrace like the Shield! [hiccups]

You should tell that coward he needs to get lost.

'Cause if he doesn't, he's gonna wind up gettin' himself hurt.

Got that?

Who do you think's going to get hurt first?

I bet it won't be him!

--[clattering] --[NOBLES gasping]

[MAID A] What's all that noise?

[MAID B] People are fighting in the reception hall!

[MYNE giggles]

[MELTY] Excuse me...

[MYNE gasps]

Now whose pie are you poisoning there, Sister?

It's not yours, is it?

[chuckles]

I'd like to begin,

but none of you seem very happy to be here.

Perhaps we should've had dinner before the conference.

Did you ever really try to make up with the other heroes?

Not this again.

Did you make any effort to clear your name?

[sighs] Since we're all here anyway,

why don't we have a little heart-to-heart?

[ALL sigh]

Might as well get started.

It's no secret

the Three Heroes Church caused a lot of trouble for you.

As leader of this country, the fault of that is mine.

But Melromarc and I would like to

make up for that in any way we can.

And luckily,

Cal Mira Archipelago appears to be activating.

--[ITSUKI gasps] --Are you serious?

That means it'll generate a bonus field, doesn't it?

"It's activating," huh?

It happens once a decade.

While activated,

all the experience points adventurers gain in the area

are given a significant boost.

[MOTOYASU] You're telling me you honestly

didn't even know that, Naofumi?

--[knocking] --[MELTY] Excuse me.

Come in.

--[door opens] --Huh?

[MIRELIA sighs]

I see now it's a good thing

we didn't go to the party after all.

Malty--sorry...

Bitch was caught trying to poison food

headed to The Shield Hero's table.

[MOTOYASU] What?! That's a lie!

My--I mean--

Whore would never do something like that!

No. Siste--Bitch actually admitted she was doing that,

thanks to her sl*ve pact.

[MYNE screaming]

[MOTOYASU] No, it can't be...

[MIRELIA] Sir Motoyasu, you forged a sl*ve pact

with her as well.

Why don't you confirm it for yourself next time you see her?

[MOTOYASU groans]

Forget it. Can we please just move on?

[MIRELIA] While my daughter's foolishness

has clearly played a significant part,

I believe the real reason you heroes haven't leveled up faster

is the animosity between you.

Therefore, I believe it would be

prudent for you to clear the air.

If you can all share what you've learned with each other,

your trip to Cal Mira will be much more efficient.

That seems unnecessary.

So what do you think there is for us to share?

I already know what I need to know.

We'd just be wasting time.

[NAOFUMI] Unbelievable. These guys haven't learned anything.

[MIRELIA sighs] It seems as though you've misunderstood me.

Perhaps I should put this bluntly.

If nothing changes drastically,

Sir Naofumi may survive the next Wave,

but the rest of you will not.

[ALL gasp]

But what do you mean by that?

[MIRELIA] I'd have thought it was obvious.

The three of you were defeated during the last Wave.

It's highly unlikely you'll survive the next one.

[MIRELIA] The only way you can win

is if all four heroes rally together.

Think of this conference

as a way to cultivate that solidarity.

[NAOFUMI] The queen's absloutely right.

But can I really "rally together" with these guys?

[ITSUKI] All right.

Let's start with Naofumi.

[REN] Tell us how you got your hands on

that cheat shield of yours.

[BOTH] Uh--

[NAOFUMI] Huh?

--[swords clanking] --[KNIGHTS yelling]

[COMPANIONS grunt]

[RAPHTALIA] I dare you to say that again!

[MALD] I'll say it a thousand times!

Shield's weak!

A loser!

A waste of space!

You think you can prove me wrong?

C'mere then! Give it a sh*t!

I understand how you're feeling, but please calm down.

Don't worry, I am perfectly calm.

Now calmly, I'll dispose of this trash.

[ADVENTURER A gasps]

[groans] Guys!

The shield I'm using is not some kind of cheat!

It's just the result of hard work.

[NAOFUMI groans]

[NAOFUMI] All right, fine.

I promise to tell you everything I know...

...on one condition.

You have to tell me your secrets first.

What do you think we should do?

We don't have much of a choice, do we?

Okay, fine.

I'll keep it simple for ya!

When you pick up the same type of w*apon

as your legendary w*apon, you can make a copy

using the appropriately named w*apon copy system.

And it helped us when we were starting out

'cause we got a bunch of strong weapons for free.

Yeah.

[NAOFUMI] Wait a second.

All you have to do is pick it up?

Yup.

[ITSUKI chuckles] Poor Naofumi.

It's funny you didn't even know--

[NAOFUMI] Just shut up and tell me how.

As long as you have the required crafting skill and recipes,

you can feed your w*apon the materials,

and it'll automatically craft items for you.

[NAOFUMI] You're kidding. I've been doing it by hand!

[ITSUKI] Really? What's wrong with you?

Oh, yeah. And there's also a teleport skill.

You can instantly travel to any location you've been before.

Don't tell me.

You didn't know about that one either?

[NAOFUMI] Well, that would've made life a lot easier.

[ITSUKI] Now for something I'm sure you don't know:

the secret to getting stronger as fast as possible.

[gasps]

Being the best in this world

all depends on how rare your w*apon is.

So if you focus on developing weapons that are rare...

[REN] Don't lie to him.

The key is w*apon proficiency.

No, you're all wrong!

Refining your w*apon and boosting its stats

is what's important.

Are you crazy?

Weapons that are rare are clearly much more valuable--

--[MIRELIA sighs] --[REN] You're making that up.

It's not a factor.

[MOTOYASU] Right, you have to refine a w*apon

to make it stronger.

[ITSUKI] That has nothing to do with it!

[MOTOYASU] Does, too! Check the help screen!

[REN] My help screen says nothing like that!

[sighs]

[KNIGHTS yelling]

--[MALD grunts] --[RISHIA cries]

[BOTH grunt]

Everyone, please stop thi--

--[MALD groaning] --[RAPHTALIA panting]

[REN] The two of you are either liars or idiots.

[MOTOYASU] What'd you say?

You heard me.

[ITSUKI] You think you're cool,

but you're really nothing more than a show-off!

--[REN] Draw your sword. --[MOTOYASU] What?!

What a waste.

[ALL grunting]

Enough of this!

--And I'm the Bow-- --[ALL gasp]

This is pointless.

[RAPHTALIA] Give it a rest!

That's it, I'm outta here!

[RAPHTALIA] I'm so sorry.

I just couldn't stand listening to him insult you like that.

Okay.

Things didn't go much better for me either.

[BOTH sigh]

[NAOFUMI] By the way, where's Filo?

[RAPHTALIA] Asleep.

She wanted to spend the night in Melty's room.

Those two have gotten awfully close, haven't they?

[NAOFUMI chuckles] Just a bit.

I wonder if... Huh...

[sighs] Yeah.

I don't see any w*apon copy system here.

[NAOFUMI] But... it didn't seem like they were lying about it.

[NAOFUMI] Maybe the upgrade methods they were talking about

were specific to their legendary weapons.

Either way...

[NAOFUMI] I guess I'm just gonna have to trust them.

[NAOFUMI gasps]

[NAOFUMI] It's real!

[NAOFUMI] Where are the other heroes?

[MIRELIA] They left earlier this morning.

[NAOFUMI] I was hoping to talk to them

about what I found last night.

Guess I'll do it later.

The ship you're taking

is docked in a harbor that is far from here.

You should be on your way as well, Sir Naofumi.

Right. We should get going then, don't ya think?

--'Kay. --Yeah.

[MIRELIA] I wish you luck.

Thank you.

Naofumi.

[NAOFUMI] Mm?

You better work hard out there

so you can level up a whole bunch.

And here I was thinking that you would go with them.

No.

Not my place.

Besides, I have my own job to do.

Hey, kid.

How about that trial, huh?

I betcha feel great!

Uh... what are ya doin' there?

It worked!

What the-- "It worked," my ass!

You keep that up and you'll

completely run me out of business!

How in the world did you do that?

[FILO] That's amazing!

That is not amazing, it's called "forgery" or theft!

I'm sorry but I have to.

[ERHARDT] Wait, stop!

That one's expensive!

[ERHARDT gasps] That one's really rare!

--[FILO giggles] --Hey, hey, you put that down!

--[ERHARDT gasping] --[RAPHTALIA] Try this!

--[ERHARDT gasping] --[FILO] I got one, too!

[ERHARDT] Fine! Do whatever you want!

Are ya happy now?

Uh-huh.

I promise I'll pay you back.

Yeah, sure...

I'll just put it all on your tab.

Now go make yourself a k*lling in Cal Mira.

You got it.

[NAOFUMI] All righty, that should cover everything.

--Master Naofumi? --[NAOFUMI] Hm?

Could we maybe take a little bit of a detour?

You're home.

That's good, Rifana.

[NAOFUMI] So... this is Raphtalia's village.

[NAOFUMI] Were you the ones who buried her?

[VAN] Yes.

Everyone in the village contributed.

[KEEL] Hey, Raphtalia...

[RAPHTALIA] Mm?

Let's make sure the village goes back to how it used to be.

Yeah.

[VAN] There must be more--

Survivors just like these two, scattered throughout the world.

I'm sure there are many of them.

I only wish I knew how to help.

Is there something I could do to help?

Huh...

[L'ARC] Hey!

Uh--

[L'ARC] Do, uh... Do you live around here?

Nah, I'm honestly just passing through.

[L'ARC] Gotcha.

What a sad sight, huh?

Whole place is nothin' but rubble.

Bet it's the same where you're from, kiddo.

Huh? Kiddo? You okay?

Hey, I'm not a "kiddo." I'm actually .

[L'ARC] Oh, sorry 'bout that.

That's kinda my nickname for anybody

who looks younger than me.

Don't let it bug you.

L'Arc, we should be moving on.

[L'ARC] Yeah, let's go.

We've got work to do.

--[THERESE] Yes. --[NAOFUMI] Hm?

[L'ARC] See ya!

[NAOFUMI] Ready to go?

[RAPHTALIA] Yeah.

I think I am ready.

I got to tell Mom, Dad, and Rifana that I'm okay.

[NAOFUMI] That's great.

What's wrong?

[RAPHTALIA] Master Naofumi...

You won't... leave me, will you?

[RAPHTALIA] Because I can't even imagine

living in a world without you by my side.

[FILO gasps] Wait a second.

Master, are you going somewhere?

You don't need to worry.

I'm staying right here.

You promise?

Of course.

Because I don't wanna leave this world

in the hands of the Three Cardinal Stooges.

Can we go now?

Yes!

[NAOFUMI] I can't leave until these two find happiness here.

Master Naofumi?

Are you okay?

Yeah. I'm just fine.

[FILO] Hey, Master, don't do that.

Tell us what you were thinking about!

[NAOFUMI sighs] Drop it. Let's go.

Aww... Why won't you tell us?

Filo, give it a rest.

[FILO] At least I'm not a nag like you!

[gasps] When have I ever "nagged" anyone?!

[FILO] Gee, I don't know, let's think...

[RAPHTALIA] Ugh, Filo, quit messing around.

You're bothering Master Naofumi.

[FILO] Nuh-uh! I am not!

[RAPHTALIA] Uh-huh, you are, too!

[FILO] I don't bother him half as much as you do!

[RAPHTALIA] Is that the ship we're taking?

[ADVENTURERS chattering]

Only so many ships set sail in a day.

Those morons, look at 'em!

Can we go, Master Naofumi?

Go ahead.

[CAPTAIN A] We're terribly sorry, sir!

We thought we had a private room prepared for you, but...

...the other heroes got here early and they...

...took over pretty much every cabin.

[NAOFUMI] Punishing us for making them wait?

[RAPHTALIA] That doesn't bode well, does it?

Sorry for the inconvenience,

but you'll be sharing this room with other passengers.

[NAOFUMI] Fine.

[knocking]

[L'ARC] Come in.

[gasps]

Oh! Hey, kiddo!

We meet again, huh?