[birds chirping]
[UCHIMURA] I thought
I was doing well,
so why did he ask
for a one-on-one?
Did I screw up somewhere?
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Overseas Manager Uchimura,
the reason
I summoned you here today is--
Demon Overlord,
I'm so very sorry, sir!
[DEMON OVERLORD]
For what, exactly?
[UCHIMURA]
Where to start?
I admit I'm not a natural fit
to be an elite general!
But please give me
another chance, sir!
I'll do anything you ask of me!
Your wish is my command!
[DEMON OVERLORD] Your only
fault is your low self-esteem.
I do not see you as unfit.
I'd say
you're doing a good job.
[UCHIMURA] Uh?
I love you, Demon Overlord!
[weeping]
You're the best.
[UCHIMURA] If that's the case,
what can I do for you today?
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Oh, right.
Uchimura, what do you think
of the relationship
between demons
and demi-humans?
[UCHIMURA]
Huh?
Hm.
What really stands out
the most to me?
Well, the disparity
and treatment.
Demons, who can wield magic,
have a higher social
standing than demi-humans.
I can sense the tension
between them.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
The problem is indeed magic.
Only certain species
can use it,
which has widened
the social gap,
To close that gap,
your mission is to devise
a way for anyone
of any race to use magic.
[UCHIMURA] Wait, anyone?
Really?
[DEMON OVERLORD] Then
demi-humans would have
no reason to feel inferior
to their demon counterparts.
While
that is a good point, sir.
I myself can't use magic
at all,
it's out of my league.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Well, that's what
magic stones are for.
[UCHIMURA]
Magic stones?
Like the one
I received as a reward
the other day?
[gasps]
-[finger snaps]
-[gasps]
[DEMON OVERLORD]
That one is unshaped,
so it's a good one
to give to you.
It's up to you to decide
how you wish to use it.
[UCHIMURA]
Yes, sir.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Also, I've gone ahead
and assigned an expert
in the magical arts
to assist you.
[UCHIMURA]
That would be a huge help.
Who is it?
[DEMON OVERLORD] The
Archmage of Storms, Sylphid.
[UCHIMURA] Ahh, that
mysterious person, huh?
[DEMON OVERLORD]
I've already briefed her
regarding this task,
however you must remain wary.
Sylphid is truly
a force to be reckoned with.
Uh. Sir.
[UCHIMURA]
Excuse me.
Well, lookie there.
He received a direct order
from the boss, huh?
He's doing quite well
for himself.
I mean, he did give me
this for a reason.
He probably
wants to settle down.
[chuckles]
Hm.
[UCHIMURA]
Stones like this are compressed
and crystallized magical power
that was formed and shaped
by demons themselves.
"The tremendous power
inside a magic stone
can be utilized
as an external resource."
I see.
[OLULU]
Some tea.
Oh. Thank you very much, Olulu.
You must be completely
worn out
from working so much overtime.
Try to get done
a little earlier today.
[slurps]
Okay, but not quite yet.
I'm curious, do you know
how these magic stones work?
Could this allow
demi-humans the ability
to use magic power like
demons are capable of?
Well, in theory I guess so.
But in practice using magic
takes a crazy amount of skill.
Simply having
a symbol of power
isn't that helpful on its own.
I see.
So, it sounds like
that skill is the key.
[UCHIMURA] No matter
how you look at it,
I need to better
understand magical R&D.
[scoffs]
Time to get over my anxiety
and visit Ms. Sylphid.
♪
[knock on door]
Ms. Sylphid, I'm here on
the Demon Overlord's orders.
Are you in there?
[SYLPHID]
Coming.
[door creaks open]
[UCHIMURA]
Hello, Ms. Belinda.
And who might you be?
Oh, I came by to introduce
myself the other day.
I'm Uchimura,
one of the Big Four.
Uh-huh, you'll have
to forgive me then.
How can I help you?
I'm here by request
of the Demon Overlord.
And once again,
I'm looking for Ms. Sylphid.
[SYLPHID]
Well, as usual, she's not here.
What, are you sure?
'Cause the Demon Overlord
said her schedule was open.
[SYLPHID]
As I told you, she's not here.
I'd like to ask you
to leave, please.
Hmm.
I see.
Not much we can do then.
Yes, it's a terrible shame,
but I'll let you know
when she returns.
[grunts]
In that case, is it all right
if you and I have
a little chat instead?
♪
[ULMANDRA] Uh.
Is Uchimura
really hitting on
another woman?
And now, he's all alone
with her in that room?
[SYLPHID]
Fine, I'll hear you out,
Mr. Uchimura, was it?
I'm actually quite busy
with other matters.
[UCHIMURA]
It'll only take a minute.
There's just one thing
I would like
to confirm with you.
So, Ms. Belinda,
be honest with me.
You're actually Ms. Sylphid,
aren't you?
Hm.
[SYLPHID]
As I said, I am her assistant.
You gave yourself away
with these three things,
first one is your glasses.
Demons take pride
in their looks.
It doesn't make sense for one
to rely on such accessories.
So, in other words,
those are fake glasses
worn as a disguise.
Second, your name
is fabricated.
I've scoured
the organization's charts.
There is no Belinda,
not in the Army.
And finally, the third reason,
I heard
from the Demon Overlord
that you like to disguise
yourself
so you can slack off
and avoid any extra work.
So, you played along
even though you knew?
That's pretty messed up.
[UCHIMURA] He didn't tell me
you pretend to be
your own assistant.
[smirks]
Fine, I admit.
I'm Sylphid,
Archmage of Storms as you know
What's the point in hiding
your identity though?
Like, don't you typically
wear a mascot costume, as well?
[SYLPHID] Oh, come on,
that's pretty obvious.
If anyone knew
who I really was,
they'd just dump
even more work on me.
Right, um, forgive me, then,
as this is pertaining to work,
but I came to ask
for your assistance.
I'd like you to develop
a tool that allows--
-[SYLPHID] Not a chance.
-Wha
Didn't the Demon Overlord
already fill you in?
[SYLPHID]
I don't care.
Besides, tell me
why I should remake
something that
I've already made
and am quite happy with?
What do you mean
you've already made one?
[sighs]
Wow, sit.
I'm impressed that
you saw through my ruse.
How about a reward?
[gasps]
[UCHIMURA]
What's this?
Magic stones embedded
into a chunk of ore
that can easily absorb
magical power.
I've also woven magic
into the multi-layered
interior structure,
so it can cast
a variety of spells.
What?
Then
See what I mean?
What you're wanting's
already been made.
It took me many,
many years of research
to create this device.
[UCHIMURA]
Whoa, that's awesome!
Then, we should begin
mass-producing them!
You're right.
Go ahead and do that.
-[laughs]
-But just one of these beauties
will cost you
a cool 10 million G.
[UCHIMURA] What?
Let's see.
One seed's worth 50 G,
so, um
Magic stones are super rare,
but this uses copious
amounts of only
the highest-grade stones.
Each one is worth a ton.
But hey, you're ready
to mass produce them.
Go for it, that is
if you think
you can swing the budget.
[UCHIMURA] This is what
the Demon Lord meant
by a "force to be
reckoned with."
Figuring out how to mass
produce something
with such high production
costs is my real task.
[SYLPHID]
Just so you know,
I won't be giving you
any money
even if you stood
on your head.
It would be most wise
of you to just give up,
Overseas Manager.
[UCHIMURA]
Standing on my head.
Upside down.
Reverse thinking.
Ms. Sylphid,
may I ask one thing?
To make this device,
you need multiple stones
and that is so it can cast
multiple spells.
Do I have that right?
[SYLPHID]
Yes, that is accurate.
[UCHIMURA]
Huh, so why not make one
that allows for the use
of only one spell then?
Hmm.
In order to stay on top
and have a breakthrough
your product has to evolve.
A new product can be made just
by removing functions
from an old one.
That makes sense.
I suppose low-grade
magic stones
could be used
to cast a single spell.
That would reduce
our costs quite a bit, too.
♪
[SYLPHID] What a unique,
innovative way of thinking.
[UCHIMURA] What about using
this for our prototype?
[smirks]
Interesting.
We might as well try it.
♪
[UCHIMURA]
Whoa.
Now then,
I'm going to pull
an all-nighter
to create this new
magical device,
and I'll need you to join me,
Overseas Manager.
Me?
[Sylphid laughs]
♪
Come on.
This is getting weird.
It's late, too.
[groans]
What could a man
and a woman be
doing behind closed doors?
Let me in!
Open this door now!
[birds chirping]
[UCHIMURA] I didn't think
she was serious,
but we stayed up
all night working.
[Sylphid chuckles]
I knew I could do it, ha!
It only took me one night
to make my concept a reality.
I'm smart, huh?
[SYLPHID]
Magic item, "Rosemarin."
We were able
to drastically reduce costs
by limiting their use to only
one kind of magical spell.
We can even mass produce
these things using a lower
grade of magic stone!
All right,
let's test this baby out.
You be our guinea pig.
Can't we at least take
a short break first, please?
[sighs]
Fine by me,
but you only have an hour.
[UCHIMURA] [groans]
Why can't we slow down
the process a little?
I'm going to grab a bite
to eat and take a nap.
[screams]
You better have a good reason
for staying in here
with that woman all night!
[groans]
Uchimura, are you all right?
Hey, just keep breathing,
don't you dare die on me!
Please don't shake me.
I'll throw up.
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
If you must be loud,
then go elsewhere, Ulmandra.
Oh, um, Sylphid?
Where did you come from?
-And where'd that girl go?
-No clue.
Uchimura and I
were the only ones in here.
Huh?
Oh, Ms. Ulmandra, we've been
looking everywhere for you.
And you, too, sir.
Thank goodness we found you!
Huh, but what would
you need with the two of us?
It's an emergency.
A horde of footprint birds
have appeared and several
towns are under attack.
[UCHIMURA] [sighs]
Hold on, what kind of birds?
-[squawking]
-[OLULU] Savage, huge,
flightless birds.
[LILIM] The Demon Overlord
has ordered us
to exterminate them at once.
Ms. Ulmandra, you're
the strongest warrior here.
-You'll be in charge
of helping at least -No!
-three villages fight back.
-Wait a sec, alone?
Hold up!
Why can't Uchimura go with me?
[groans]
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
I see,
this is the perfect
opportunity to test
our new magic item, right,
Overseas Manager?
[UCHIMURA]
I think I smell blood!
[chuckles]
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
We made it!
Look at all this space!
There's nothing out
here to get in our way!
It's the perfect
testing ground!
You do know we're here
to exterminate monsters
on the Demon Overlord's orders?
[rustling]
[UCHIMURA] Everyone,
please step back a bit more
and clear the area.
This could be dangerous.
-[MALE CATSIE 4A] Sure.
-[FEMALE CATSIE 4A] Sure.
Hmm.
[SYLPHID (SUIT)] I set it
to a simple fire spell.
Try it out.
Here.
Whoa, cool.
Did you do a safety
analysis on this thing?
[SYLPHID (SUIT)] If it fails,
you'd only lose a hand.
[UCHIMURA] Does the concept
of "safety first"
not exist in this world?
[grunts]
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
That's the activation sound.
Pay it no mind.
[UCHIMURA]
Okay.
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
Focus and let yourself
become one with the stone.
Imagine blood rushing
from your veins
and into the stone.
Now allow that power
to flow into your right hand.
Control your breathing,
send the energy
out from your core,
and now release it naturally.
[gasps]
[UCHIMURA] So even I can use
magic with this thing.
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
Phase one is a success.
Up next
[squawking]
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
We'll test it in combat!
Incinerate them
with the Rosemarin!
-Combat?
-[SYLPHID (SUIT)] Hurry up!
You don't want to get
caught in their stampede!
Take this!
[squawks]
All right I hit it!
[SYLPHID (SUIT)] Don't lose
your head over a single hit!
[grunts]
[squawking]
[UCHIMURA]
It's working!
This means I can fight
even if I don't have
any powers!
[gasps]
[squawks]
Uh-oh, I'm dead.
[squawks]
[UCHIMURA]
I'll try it again then.
[squawks]
Not good.
It stopped working.
[squawks]
[rumbling]
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
What's wrong?
Why did you stop casting?
Look at this.
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
The stone overloaded.
Using it that much fried it.
I'm afraid low-grade stones
may not cut it.
Still looks like we managed
to drive them off, though.
[SYLPHID (SUIT)] But
our experiment was a failure.
I thought we had it for sure.
[UCHIMURA]
Yeah.
[FEMALE CATSIE 4B]
Hey, everyone, come and get it!
[FEMALE CATSIE 4C] Footprint
bird soup is yummy.
I can't remember
the last time I had any.
[chuckles]
Here. Try some.
It smells good, thanks.
[gulps]
-[SYLPHID (SUIT)] How is it?
-[sighs]
Yum! Are you sure
you don't want
your own bowl, mister?
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
No, I'm fine.
Let us know
if you change your mind.
[chuckles] I guess I had
assumed that all demi-humans
were strong
and athletic creatures,
but some are soft
and cute like those catsies.
That sure was a surprise.
[sighs]
Yeah, they're very small
and feeble.
They live meager lives,
but they're always cheerful
and warm-hearted.
[indistinct chatter]
[UCHIMURA]
Ms. Sylphid?
I'm fine.
It's just that this place
reminds me why I even began
making magic items.
[SYLPHID] I was born
to a family of elf merchants.
But at a young age,
I ended up leaving home.
Some demi-humans
found me wandering
and were kind enough
to help me.
Unfortunately,
they couldn't use magic
and were living in poverty.
I began developing
magic items because
as a demon I wanted to do
something to help them.
I did, but as I became
busy with work every day,
I forgot my purpose.
I lost sight of the meaning
behind my research.
Okay, back to work.
Since they can't save
themselves,
my goal is to save them.
We need to make sure
this plan succeeds.
[chuckles]
Right.
♪
The footprint birds
will come back.
We need to think fast.
Our concept's
on the right track.
This real question is,
how can we get it
to exterminate them
without high-grade stones?
[sighs]
♪
Huh.
♪
[sighs]
Nothing beats a drink
after a long day,
you know?
[chuckle]
[UCHIMURA] She really should
savor it a little more.
-That's some good sake.
-[gulping]
[MASTER]
Offal stew and skewers.
Please do enjoy.
[chomping]
This stew's so delicious.
These skewers are tasty, too.
[UCHIMURA] Offal sure
does have a lot of flavor.
Hard to believe
they used to throw out
the organ meat
because it spoils so easily.
Talk about a waste!
It's popular again
'cause it not only tastes good,
but it contains collagen
to make you look good, too.
Even things that seem
like waste at first
can have unseen benefits.
♪
[UCHIMURA]
I need your help!
You think you could make
ten Rosemarins tonight?
[SYLPHID]
Well, I
I have enough stone on hand,
so the production
itself is possible.
But I can't improve them,
I lack the tools.
[UCHIMURA] You don't have
to change anything.
They work fine.
It's perfect as-is.
♪
Follow my lead.
Let's settle this account now!
[rumbling]
♪
All right, I've got your
breakthrough right here!
♪
[squawking]
Rosemarin, engage!
[squawking]
♪
[squawks]
[UCHIMURA]
It made this sound before
when it was starting up.
During our trial,
it became clear
that the footprint birds
disliked this noise so much,
that they were successfully
driven off upon hearing it.
[sighs]
-Yay!
-Wow!
[all laugh]
[FEMALE CATSIE 4A]
How'd you do that?
[MALE CATSIE 4B]
That was awesome!
[UCHIMURA] More importantly,
producing this sound
barely uses
any of the magic stone's
precious energy.
Therefore, harmful beasts
can be driven off
without using magic
and the magic stones
can be used for long
periods of time
without being used up.
It's a magic item
that fulfills both the cost
and efficacy requirements
that we faced.
It's even proven effective
for driving off hellhogs
and wolves.
Distributing these
to other villages
will reduce
beast-related damage,
which will lead to an increase
in harvested crops.
That's our report.
Your thoughts?
[Demon Overlord scoffs]
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Frankly, I'm astonished
you were resourceful enough
to solve the pressing
monster problem
using the magic item
development task I gave you.
Sylphid's R&D abilities
and Uchimura's creativity,
both are quite impressive.
All thanks to you, Sir.
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
Your praise honors me.
Sylphid, begin mass-producing
those Rosemarins right away.
Then distribute them
to all villages immediately.
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
At once, sir.
♪
-[UCHIMURA] May I have a word?
-[SYLPHID (SUIT)] Huh?
Thank you so much,
Ms. Sylphid.
I don't know
what I would've done
without your help.
We make a great team.
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
I'd like to say something.
Huh?
Of course.
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
You have my thanks.
You pulled me out of the rut
I was stuck in
with my research.
But that's not all though.
You also helped me remember
the true purpose of my work.
♪
You moved me,
Dennosuke Uchimura.
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
I owe you a great debt.
Let me know
if you ever need anything.
I'll help you
if I have the time.
But that's a big "if."
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
Hah!
♪
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
Oh, also
[gasps]
That's tuned for battle.
It's been loaded
with fire magic.
I've made some improvements,
so now it can pop off 30 shots.
You did all that
while we were testing out
the original Rosemarin?
But how?
[SYLPHID (SUIT)]
I'm pretty smart, you know.
Make good use of it,
Overseas Manager.
♪
[sighs]
I will.
♪
Back to it.
Let's make this overtime count!
Uchimura,
Olulu told me the truth!
Why didn't you just say
you were working on research
with Sylphid when I asked?
You made me look like an idiot
for getting the wrong idea!
Huh?
Wait a sec, that's right.
He gave me this
to honor our partnership.
No one can come
between us, nope!
[chuckles]
-[groans]
-Oh, my word!
What now?
Please wake up, Uchimura!
Did Sylphid do this to you?
Should I find
-her and avenge your honor?
-Please stop shaking me.
[ULMANDRA]
Hang in there, Uchimura!
I got you!
KOYOI NO TSUKI NO YOUNI
ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI
Omasum, abomasum,
reticulum, and rumen.
Amazingly,
cows have four stomachs.
Chew anything slowly enough
and whatever you consume
can be nourishing.
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