03x09 - Lament

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Three days have passed
since Nanahoshi collapsed.

She has yet to regain consciousness,

and we still don't know the cause
of her coughing up blood.

Yuruzu of Atonement
has the ability

to transfer one person's stamina
and health to another.

It seems it can cure most illnesses.

Sylphie thinks Nanahoshi's collapse
was caused by her magic.

She has a strong sense of responsibility,
so she immediately volunteered.

I want Nanahoshi to get well sooner,
for Sylphie's sake too.

Karowante, how is she?

There are no other signs of external force
other than Detoxification.

It seems her mana flow is stalled.

But I couldn't find the cause.

Then, search the archives.

Yes, sir!

I'll help too.

No.

I have no intention of letting
an outsider into my archives.

I wonder if she'll recover.

Everything is as Lord Millis intended.

It's like the movie I had seen long ago.

A movie about aliens coming to Earth,
but wiped out by a common cold.

Is she actually going to die?

We have identified
Lady Nanahoshi's illness.

It's Dryne Syndrome.

This is a disease from ancient times,

when humans' mana was
far weaker than today.

Back then, anyone who couldn't neutralize
external mana died without exception

according to the records.

It does seem to match
Nanahoshi's condition.

Is there any cure?

We don't have the answer.

It's just that, 7000 years ago,

humanity got to overcome this disease
as their mana grew stronger over time.

Seven thousand years ago was during
the first Human-Demon w*r.

So what do we do?

Scarecoat of Time can use his power
to freeze Nanahoshi's time.

During that time, you look for
a way to cure it on the surface.

Can't you use your influence
to help her?

Nanahoshi and I are merely
bound by contact.

I won't put myself in debt to help her.

Don't misunderstand me.

As long as you all are my guests,
I will do what I can to help.

But I won't help more than I have to.

Since my life's purpose
is to seek out Laplace,

who'll come back someday,
and defeat him.

Laplace is going to come back?

So the seal is just a temporary measure?

What will happen if he comes back?

Knowing him, I'm sure he'll rally
the demons to fight the humans again.

Since he has his own goal,

he won't put in extra effort to help us.

You're going to abandon Nanahoshi?!

I never said I would abandon her.

Liar!

Someone as powerful as you
should be able to find the cure!

Having the ability to find it
doesn't mean I'm obligated to do it.

Don't joke with me!

It's the duty of those with power
to help those in need!

Don't push Millis's detestable
teachings to me.

What did you say?!

What you're saying is tantamount
to abandoning Nanahoshi!

If you're going to help her, do it right!
- Please, stop!

I know how you feel,
but hold it in.

I don't want to lose you
over something like this.

If you really are bothered,
why don't you take action?

Your God would say the same.

"When helping those in need,
don't rely on others."

Is that right?

I want to help Nanahoshi.

But even Perugius can't move
outside his own boundaries.

Then, there's no way I can...

Pardon me.

Lady Nanahoshi has regained
consciousness.

Are you okay?

Do I look okay to you?

They told me that
they can't cure this disease.

But it shouldn't be
an incurable disease.

We just don't know
how to treat it yet.

That's right.
We just have to look for it.

Don't lose hope just yet.
- To someone who's in real pain,

When your body is in pain,
- To someone who's in real pain,

if your heart breaks as well,
- there's nothing more contemptible

you won't be able to recover.
- than empty words of comfort.

There are no words I can offer you.

I never had a strong body to begin with.

Although I wasn't the type
to always get sick,

I did catch a cold about once a year.

This world's medical side has not
progressed that much, has it?

I don't know if it's because
they rely too much on magic,

but they don't even wash
their wounds, you know.

As a result, many people died
because of late treatment.

Foolish, right?

Ever since I realized I can't use magic,
I've been taking a lot of precautions.

Because if I get sick,

they won't be able to treat me.

Don't you think this world
is strange to begin with?

I mean, this world seems to ignore
the laws of physics altogether.

I thought this place was pretty cool
when I first came.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't find
a world of swords and magic exciting.

I don't want to die
in a place like this.

I don't want to die!

I don't want to die in this crazy world!

Why?!
It doesn't make any sense!

Did you know that my body hasn't
changed at all in these past eight years?

My height and hair length
have stayed the same!

But I still get hungry, eat, and poop!

Yet my nails won't grow,
and my period's stopped too!

I'm not a human of this world!

I'm not living in this world!

I'm like a walking corpse!

So why?

Why am I able to get sick?!

It's completely messed up!

Why does this have to happen to me?

I don't want to die!

I don't want to die
in this stupid world!

I haven't even kissed anyone!

I haven't told the boy I like
how I feel yet!

Calm down!

I envy you!

It's great to enjoy your life
every single day, right?!

It's so unfair!

Oh, so your dad died?

And your mom is sick
and can't remember you?

So what?
That's good, isn't it?!

You know, I won't even get
to see my dad before I die!

My mom's not even going
to know when I'm gone!

I miss them...
I miss Dad and Mom...

I still remember the morning
before I got here.

Dad said he would come
home early that day,

and Mom said she was going
to grill some saury for dinner.

I told Dad I had friends coming over,
so I'd like him not to come home early.

I told Mom I was bored of saury.

Why did I say such things to them?

I'm sure they're both really worried.

I want to meet them.

I want to go home.

I don't want to die.

I don't want to die in this place.

"I want to go home."
"I want to see my family again."

If anyone told me
such things back then,

I surely wouldn't feel stung like this.

But I understand those feelings now.

Now I know how precious those
peaceful everyday moments are,

and the fear of losing them.

If my precious everyday life
were threatened,

I'd fight with all my might.

Maybe, for Nanahoshi,

I am the only source of comfort,
someone who can remind her about Japan.

As someone who is keeping her
connected to that world,

the everyday life she had lost.

Please... Someone, save me...

What do you want?

I'll go.

And I would greatly appreciate it if you
could assist me in ways you're willing to.

Oh? You're going to save her?

Very well.

I would be sad to see her die as well.

Thank you very much.

Now then, Lord Perugius,

is there any way for us to contact
Dragon God Orsted?

No.

In the first place, he only appeared
in this world about 100 years ago.

He may be a man of great knowledge,

but I doubt he knows about
an illness from 7000 years ago.

I see.

Wait, 7000 years ago?

Then, would it be possible for you
to send me to the Demon Continent?

Demon Continent?
What do you intend to do there?

I'd like to visit Kishirika Kishirisu,
the Great Emperor of the Demon World.

Kishirika Kishirisu,
the Great Emperor of the Demon World.

The person who gave me
the Eye of Foresight.

According to all records,

she was a key figure in the First
Human-Demon w*r 7000 years ago.

The plan is to find her and ask
about the treatment, but...

The problem is she often wanders
around the continent.

So, it would be difficult
to look for her.

It might take months.

However, to save Nanahoshi,
I would like to ask for your help.

If that's the case,
I'll help you with the preparations.

Thank you very much.

Zanoba and Elinalise,
I would like you to be my bodyguards.

Leave it to me, Master.

Okay.

I'm going too!

I understand her feeling
of wanting to go back home.

Take me along.

I want to do something for her.

Please!

I understand.

Are you sure?

Yes, I'd be happy to have you along.

You can count on me!

And what should I do?

Sylphie, I want you to
rest here for a while.

Sure, and after that?

After you've had a rest...

I'd like you to return home
and look after Lucie.

I might not be able to come home
for a long time.

I don't think it's good for a child

to be away from both
of their parents for so long.

Right, I guess you do have a point.

If you're not around,
it's my job to look after her.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

You have already done
more than enough.

I'll take care of the rest.

Yes.

But please don't lose an arm
or anything this time, okay?

I'll be careful.

What?!

You won't be able to come back
for a while again?

Hey, Aisha!

I mean, Mom...

I intend to go home every few days.

This time, we have Perugius's support.

This time, travel time's
practically nonexistent.

I can return any time I want.

Brother, please be careful.

Yeah, I will.

Do your best at the student council too.

Yes!

Then, I'm leaving things here to you.

Just leave this place to us.

Master Rudeus, good luck.

Yes.

Wow, there are still rooms
like this underground.

Lord Perugius said this magic circle
is linked to the place close to

the Great Emperor of the Demon World.

Lord Perugius knows where she is?

Of course.

That said, we don't know what kind
of situation you will find there.

So be careful.

Well, if it looks dangerous,
we'll just come back here.

I wish you a safe journey.

Thank you.

Go, Zanoba Robot!
Blast it open!

Yes, Master!

Master, what's a robot?

In a certain region, that's what they
call a man with a body of steel

who possesses great strength.

I see. As expected of Master,
you're very knowledgeable.

So this is the Demon Continent.

Senior Cliff, the Demon Continent is huge
and has a lot of dangerous monsters.

Please be careful.

Yeah, I know.

Also, there aren't many
Millis followers here.

Try not to start any unnecessary fights.

I already know that...

No, you're right.
I will be careful.

We don't know Demon-God
language anyway.

You won't have to worry.

You have a point there.

Master!

Do you see something?

So this is where he thinks she is?

A place I once visited with
Eris and Ruijerd

that left me with nothing
but bad memories.

The city of Rikarisu.

Hm?

Halt.

What is it?

It's about that woman...

What are they saying?

Is it her?

Hmm...

Hmm...

She looks similar to Elinalise,
but their size is totally different.

I don't need to explain which part.

It's not her. You can continue.

Is something the matter?

You don't need to know.

Looks like they're looking for someone.

Apparently so.

Sorry to make you wait.

What should we do next?

If Perugius's prediction is correct,

there may be a sighting
of Kishirika in this city.

We are going to ask around first...
- Hey!

It's been a while!

You seem well!

He was the one from back then.

You and Roxy already split up?

Huh?

Ah, you're the guy who used to
be in a party with Roxy.

What?

Wait, what the heck?

Miss Elinalise,
can you tell me the details?

Rudeus, please interpret for me.

He's Roxy's acquaintance.

Hey, my name's Nokopara.

Can you understand what I'm saying?

Yes, Mr. Nokopara.

I can speak Demon-God language.

This guy knows a lot about this city.

How about asking him for
some information?

You're right.

I'm Quagmire.
Nice to meet you.

Quagmire, huh?

Wait, have I met you
somewhere before?

No, we haven't.

We're looking for someone.

Could you help us?

How much are you paying?

Two green ore coins.

If you could find her,

we'll give you two more.

Four coins?!
Are you serious?!

Our situation really is that urgent.

But after you know we have money,

don't act funny, I warn you.

Come on!
You're Roxy's acquaintances.

I would never do that.

Leave this to me!

All right, let's look for her, too.

This is the worst.

I didn't expect Jalil and Vizquel
to have already left this town.

I'm sorry, Master. If only we could
speak Demon-God language, too...

Don't mind it.

So this is where you are.

I have good information.

So, about this Great Emperor
of the Demon World...

It looks like a demon king
is looking for her.

Demon king?

Yeah, about a year ago.

Does this demon king's name

happen to be Badigadi?

No, it's not Lord Badi,

but his older sister, Lady Atofe.

It's the first time I've heard
that Badi has an older sister.

So, can we meet Lady Atofe?

No, don't even think about it.

Lady Atofe is very terrifying.

It's better not to meet her.

Terrifying, you say?

What's wrong?

I'm a little hungry.

I'll buy some for everyone too.

I'll go with you.

Please be careful.

Master, how is it?

It seems a demon king or something
is looking for her.

Huh?
Where are Cliff and Elinalise?

They're buying food over there.

I see.

Master, you shouldn't feel
responsible for Nanahoshi.

You're right.

I do understand her feelings
of wanting to return to her home.

That's why I'm trying to help her.

Really?

I thought you were satisfied
with your current life.

Of course I am.

But recently,
I started to miss my homeland.

Considering how desperate
Lady Nanahoshi is,

she might have left something
precious behind when she came here.

The guy she likes and her family,
she said.

I'm afraid I can't relate
to those things.

It's like what you feel about dolls.

I see. Then they should be
really precious to her.

Ah! You stink!

Don't come near me!

Food... Would you please
give me some food...

So annoying!

Get lost!

You stink!

Here, eat this.

Thank you!
Thank you so much!

Tasty! Tasty! Tasty! So tasty!

Hold on, I'm getting déjà vu here.

It's so tasty!

You there, thank you for the food.

S-Sure...

My name is...

Kishirika!

Kishirisu!

People call me...

The Great Emperor of the Demon World!

Emperor!

You saved my life.

Tell me any one of your wishes,
and I shall grant it!

EPISODE 9
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LAMENT

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