01x12 - Episode 12

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Did I lose?

It feels great.

Leo...

Playing the villain... and the role
of a demon king... was it fun?

Yes. It was really fun.

I've always wanted to play the demon king.

I'm glad that you guys were my opponents.

You went easy on us.

What do you mean?

Stop playing dumb!

You got hit on purpose, didn't you?

I had no choice.

It looked like you guys
were about to perish, yourselves.

Right from the start...

Right from the start, you came here

with the intention to lose.

I suppose.

I can't say
that everything went as planned,

but without k*lling anyone,

I managed to be incapacitated
in an almost perfect way.

Your whims almost got us k*lled!

You really are a turd!

"Right from the start"?

When exactly was "the start"?

When did he begin thinking about this?

I asked you this before.

Were you betrayed by the humans,

do you want to end this world,

or are you looking for a place to die?

This is a ridiculous way to end things.

The Wisdom Stone is yours now.

The Wisdom Stone?

I used emergency authority

to cut off the energy supply
from the stone.

There are 300 seconds left,

so don't dawdle.

I can only use the authority once.

We have to pull it out?

Yes, it might be a little tight,

but it's just like opening a bottle.

No... We can't k*ll Leo!

Echidna, please stop.

Don't k*ll Leo! I beg you!

Now now, Lily. Calm down.

Echidna's body is still recovering.

No, Leo can't die!

There's that look.

After all this,
he's still with the humans.

He never planned to k*ll anyone,

nor did he want to destroy
any of our worlds.

If sacrificing his life could bring peace,

that's what he would choose.

It pains me to admit it,

but he's a true hero.

270 seconds left.

Any unfinished business?

I've handed over my duties.

The demon army is operating
much better now.

Everything's fine.

I've left nothing unsaid, either.

-Very well.
-No!

Leo!

Stop it. Calm down!

No...

Lily!

For the sake of the demon world,
I have to retrieve the Wisdom Stone.

Maybe there is one thing left to say.

I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused.

240 seconds left.

Goodbye, Four Generals.

Goodbye, Echidna.

I'm so glad to have...

Hey!

I'm not doing it. It's too much of a pain.

What?

You want me to protect the human world?

Who are you kidding?
Who do you think I am?

I'm the Demon Queen Echidna.

I'm the ruler of the demon world.
The queen!

Do you know how busy I am?

I don't have the time
to deal with all your petty tasks.

What?!

Therefore, Hero...

No, you're merely Leo now.

Leo, I've got good news.

You have been officially recruited
into the demon army.

As the owner of the Wisdom Stone,

and a special being
who has lived 3,000 years,

you will be the envoy of peace
between the demon and human worlds.

What are you talking about?

-I told you, there's no time left!
-I don't care.

Incredible. You really are amazing.

Hey, Edvard! Persuade this idiot!

Or better yet, you pull the stone out!

What are you talking about, Lord Leo?

I agree with Queen Echidna.

Just give up, already.

There are only 200 seconds left!

There are still many things
I'd like you to teach me.

I can't have you die on me now.

What a magnificent moron.
He's beyond stupid!

Who, other than someone
who has lived for 3,000 years,

do you think can bridge
the demon world and human world?

Who...

Besides, Julietta seems to like you a lot.

I don't want to sadden my daughter.

Will you reconsider?

Your stupidity is the stuff of legend...

You're the stupid one!

Why? Why did you carry all of that alone?

Why end things all on your own?

Why not ask your friends for help?

You never discussed anything with anyone!

Why? Just who am I supposed to...

Me!

You can discuss it with me!

Find help when you're in trouble.
Isn't that what you taught me?

Even if you can't do it alone,

-I get it, Lily.
-it'll be fine if everyone works together.

-It's my fault for not trusting others.
-Isn't that what you used to say?

-But now is not the time for this!
-Look at me!

160 seconds left!

I'm not that smart,

so I don't understand why you want to die,

but I can always listen to your worries.

So, don't die, you idiot!

Right. If there's one guy
who will look at this situation calmly.

There are 140 seconds left.

I trust you, Mernes.

You not someone
who is fooled by your emotions.

-That hurts!
-Who are you talking to?

-That hurts!
-Moron.

That hurts... Hey, stop, you brat!

I don't have to be good
at listening for this.

I immediately understood when we fought.

Your words, your behavior and your eyes.

They all told me that you want to live!

Right from the very start.

So, enough of this, you idiot!

If you want to live, then do it!

You said the important thing
was to make sure you won't regret it!

But look at you!

-That hurts...
-You're full of regret now!

-There are 110 seconds left.
-You stupid...

-Idiot! Moron!
-This is bad.

This is really bad.

Steina! I beg you!

What are you asking me for?

Leo, do you realize that
you're contradicting yourself?

C-Contradicting myself?

You said you want to die.
Tell me the reason again.

No, we don't have time...

Say it again!

To protect humanity!

That's the command that's ingrained in me!

Demonheart series units cannot ignore it!

And there one's more command!

An anti-rebellion mechanism
called thought-masking!

It eliminates the will to rebel.

95 seconds left!

But you...

I grew. My ego was awakened!

My consciousness disabled
the thought-masking function!

If I can't protect the world
and humanity, I'll lose my identity!

At this rate, I could even cause a crisis

to continue carrying out my mission!

I see...

What else would you expect?

A command planted from the outside...

holds no coercion
against a strong ego and free will.

Right, If you follow that logic,

you should be able to disable the command

that requires you to protect humanity.

No, that can't be right.

Give it a try.

-I told you, I...
-Do it!

Fine.

Disable the command...

Protect humanity.

Protect humanity from all that is wicked.

-Disable this?
-Protect humans

-Don't be ridiculous!
-from all that is wicked.

-I've followed this order for 3,000 years.
-Protect humanity from all that is wicked.

-There's no way I can resist it!
-Protect humanity

-Darn it. What do I do?
-from all that is wicked.

-"Give it a try"?
-Protect humanity...

-It's impossible.
-Protect humanity...

-I don't even know how to try.
-Protect humanity from all that is wicked.

-All right! All right, already!
-Protect humanity from all that is wicked.

Protect humanity from all that is wicked.

-I get it. Please give some quiet.
-Protect humanity from all that is wicked.

-This is nothing. Nothing at all.
-Protect humanity from all that is wicked.

-Protect humanity...
-It means nothing.

-Nothing...

Seriously?

It stopped.

I have to protect the world.

I have to be a hero.

As long as I'm alive,

I can never escape this fate.

Was it all my imagination?

Leo, there are 30 seconds left.

If you still want to die, I will k*ll you.

This is your life,
you should live it as you please.

I don't care if you're some bioweapon.

It's your life, after all.
You should live it as you please!

But if you want to live,

then don't be bound
by commands from others.

Listen here.

Don't get yourself in a bind thinking
that you're born to save people.

You were chased out by the humans anyway.

Now is your chance.

If you work for me,

you can find new ways to live,
other than being a hero.

If humans don't need
your protection anymore,

seize the opportunity!

Find a new purpose

and live a happy life!

Quit being a hero and come with me.

3,000 years is a long time to be alone,

but it's over now.

Leo!

DO NOT TAKE FROM THE STOREROOM
WITHOUT PERMISSION

BE A GOOD WARRIOR AND A GOOD SUPERIOR

Now this is just too careless.

Indeed.

How could I let myself fall asleep

after sharing drinks with the Hero Leo?

In the past, I could never have
imagined such a thing.

It's fine, isn't it?

We're comrades now.

You are not my comrade,
you're my subordinate.

You really did a number on us this time.

The motive you told the Four Generals
was a lie from the start, wasn't it?

The stories I told them were true.

But even then, I never hated humanity.

Since that interview,

you were not the one
being put to the test.

It was us, right?

Leo, do you have any regrets?

What do you mean?

Stop playing dumb.
You missed your chance to die.

You might not have another chance
for hundreds of years.

A rare opportunity to be free
from all your burdens has gone to waste.

I'm asking if you regret it.

Well...

I want to support you.

Wh-Where did that come from?

It started after we first shared drinks.

After listening to you,
I truly felt so, deep down.

I want to bring order to the chaos

and create a demon world without conflict.

I want to help make your wish come true.

I also wish for the human
and demon worlds to coexist.

That's why I'm here.

Why would I regret that?

I am a wicked invader.

I invaded the human world
to fulfill my own desires.

I'm the devil who wreaked havoc.

Do you really think it's good for you
to work under such a ruler?

No.

You are a kind ruler
who puts her people first.

It's because you are kind

that you started an invasion
for the sake of the demon world.

And because you are kind,

you showed too much concern
for the human world.

That's why you lost to me.

You are a naive queen
who cares for her people.

Invasion doesn't suit you at all.

Even now, you're confirming my intent.

You're reminding me that this
is my last chance to change my mind.

But I was rescued by your naivety too.

Leave it to me, Echidna.

I'll support you with all my might,

so that you never have to be
a wicked invader...

so that you can continue
to be the kind ruler you are.

That's a promise.

Can I really believe in you?

Of course.

If there's one thing I can brag about,

it's that in 3,000 years,
I've never made a girl cry.

Leo.

This is great.

Er well, I take that back.

But I will keep my promise.

Trust me.

I thought of giving you one last
chance to change your mind,

but It seems it was inappropriate to ask.

I never thought you would
express your thoughts so honestly.

All right. This is not so bad.

Have I convinced you?

Yes.

I'll be counting on you,
"Former Hero" Leo.

Yes, Queen Echidna.

That is the story of how
I joined the demon army.

Father!

Is Lord Edvard here?

Oh! I'm very sorry, Queen Echidna.

You and Lord Leo were having
a moment and I've disturbed you.

Who's having "a moment," you fool?

Rather than that, what's the matter?

Did something happen?

Yes.

Flying dragon beasts are rampaging

out of dissatisfaction.

Not again! Everyone! Wake up!

I'm very sorry, your Majesty.

I'm already awake.

Edvard!

Calm them down
before they cause any casualties.

Yes.

-Is General Lily here?
-What's the matter?

Rarugo are asking about the medicine
that was supposed to arrive yesterday.

-I forgot about it!
-Lady Steina!

The book of magic in the fourth
library has gone haywire.

It keeps summoning chimeras.

That defective book...

I'll make sure to burn it today.

Follow me.

Mel, I've been looking for you.

We can't finish prepping without you.

-I said I was quitting.
-All right...

I'll listen to you later. Come with me.

Queen Echidna, is the issue
with the Great Spirit Crack solved?

Queen Echidna, we have a message
from the demon world's vice king.

Queen Echidna...

Now, Leo.

So what was it you told me earlier?

You said you will support me
with all your might, didn't you?

Yes. That's what I said.

As you can see,
we have plenty of work to do.

Before talking about
the human world and the demon world,

we should focus
on the problems in front of us.

I'll be relying on you.
You'd better be prepared.

You don't have to remind me.

I'll take care of everything.

Just go back and enjoy your tea.

That is the story
of how I joined the demon army.

Of how the Hero Leo,

a living weapon created 3,000 years ago...

broke free from an ancient curse
and moved on in life.

The story of how
he gained precious new comrades.

The story of how he made
reliable new friends.

The story of how I finally quit heroing.

Now...

Where shall I begin?