Level 1 Demon Lord & One Room Hero (2023) s01e01 Episode Script

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[thunder crashing]
[dramatic music]
[all grunting]
[Demon Lord roars]
[all scream]
- [Demon Lord] Enemies,
though we are,
I must commend your
combat prowess,
but surely you've
realized by now
you are no match for my power.
The human realm shall be
overrun by my loyal minions!
- Damn it! This could be
the end of the line for us.
- [Max] Don't give up, Fred.
- Huh?
[dramatic music continues]
- Then I shall be the
bringer of your demise!
[dramatic music continues]
- Protection!
[Leo yells]
- How laughable. You're a fool!
- [Max] Leo, hang in there!
Yuria!
- Strike Edge!
[dramatic music continues]
- [All] Do it!
[Yelling]
- Yeah!
[Max retches]
[triumphant music]
- Max the Human Hero.
You have masterfully
defeated me,
the almighty Demon Lord.
However, my loyal minions shall
live on for all eternity
and I shall return,
and when I do,
you shall suffer my
blood-soaked vengeance!
[laughs]
- [laughs]
At long last the time
has finally come!
I am reborn!
You had best prepare yourself,
Max the Hero!
[laughs]
- My warmest congratulations
on your rebirth, Your Grace.
- Zenia! It's been
quite a while.
Are you the only one
awake right now?
Where's everyone else?
- They have remained in
a state of slumber
since your fateful battle
10 years ago.
- Unbelievable bunch of
useless bastards.
Every last one of 'em.
By the way, did you get taller?
- Um, Your Grace, for now,
let's focus on finding
you some clothes.
[Demon Lord groans]
- Zenia, I thought I told you
to bring my favorite
dress robes.
- Those are your royal
garments, milord.
This was your preferred
attire 10 years ago.
As you can see, your physique
has changed quite a bit.
It would seem that your powers
didn't fully return
in a mere 10 years,
causing an underdeveloped
physical form,
and this includes
your naughty business.
- [groans] Well, this
is depressing.
- It'll be fine.
You have nothing to worry about.
Because I, Zenia,
your faithful secretary,
have taken the liberty of
preparing a few new outfits
that will suit your
brand-new body.
- [Demon Lord] Zenia, what
in the hell am I wearing?
- [Zenia] This is the
traditional attire
for a mage in the human realm.
It looks very nice on you.
- I don't remember any of
the Hero's companions
wearing anything so frilly.
- [Zenia] This is known
as a uniform.
It's the professional attire
for maid servants.
- And why should I be wearing
the clothing of a lowly maid?
- [Zenia] This ensemble has
been used for many years
by those pursuing an education.
- Talk to the hand! [chuckles]
- [Zenia] That phrase
has been out of vogue
for a long time now.
In the event that you choose
to partake in aquatic
activities, then you can
- [Demon Lord] Get that
outta my face!
Unbelievable.
Presenting me with such
ridiculous outfits.
- My apologies, Your Grace.
- [Demon Lord] Well, I suppose
I should have expected as much
given your inappropriate and
disgraceful appearance.
- [Zenia] Um, excuse me?
- By the way, Zenia, what has
he been up to nowadays?
- Wait, he? Who do you mean,
Your Grace?
- [Demon Lord] Who the hell else
would I be talking about?
That wretched Max the Hero,
of course!
- Well
- This is the man who
managed to defeat me.
No doubt he's made
a name for himself
over these past 10 years.
In fact, I wouldn't be surprised
if he's now royalty.
Talk to me.
What's become of him?
- Um, so, yes, about that.
The truth is, regarding
the Hero's current status,
it's still largely a mystery.
- Really?
- [Zenia] As far as social
and political world goes,
it would seem that he
has disappeared.
- Oh. But why's that?
I don't understand.
Ah, wait. I think I get it.
He removed himself
from this existence
for spiritual training.
He saved all of humanity
and yet maintained
his humble demeanor.
Talk about a true hero!
[chuckles]
I'm getting more
and more excited
for our rematch
by the second!
[Zenia coughs]
- Come along, milord.
Your official duties
have been really piling up
in your absence.
Please forget about the
Hero for the time being.
- Huh? Not a freaking
chance, Zenia.
That Hero is the greatest threat
to myself and my loyal minions.
I can't just look the other way.
- With all due respect,
Your Grace.
He may possess
superhuman strength,
but in the end,
he's still only human.
He's destined to grow old
and die before long.
You no longer need
to concern yourself
with an insignificant
mortal like him.
[Demon Lord grumbles]
Hm?
- You're hiding something
important from me, aren't you?
[Zenia yelps]
It feels as though
there is something
about the Hero
you wish for me not to know.
- What? Hiding something?
Oh, no, no.
From you, milord. [laughs]
- [Demon Lord] [gasps]
It can't be.
Tell me he's not already dead!
Tell me right now, Zenia!
Was it a disease or
an assassination?
Please, you gotta tell me
you're lying!
- [Zenia] Your Grace, calm down!
- I must see it for myself.
Third eye, activate!
What the? I'd know that
life force anywhere.
You can't escape me!
And I can see that
he's still alive too.
You had me worried
for a minute there.
[Zenia panting]
It appears he's located
somewhere near
the humans' imperial capital.
Yes, I see.
Well then, I'll just go
and have a little looksie.
- What?
Where are you going?
You mustn't do this!
- [Demon Lord] No, I'm just
going to pop by and say hello.
I'll be back in jiff so be sure
to have my supper ready.
- [Zenia] Please wait, Your
Grace. The Hero isn't really
- [chuckles] Look, I bet
Max the Hero
is in the midst of celebrating
this temporary time of peace,
which is why I must make
a grand return
and strike both fear and despair
in his heart once again!
- Don't do this, milord.
You're going to regret it!
- [Demon Lord] Enough!
No more of your nonsense!
This is exactly why I
woke from my slumber.
I shall not be dissuaded,
you hear me? [laughs]
- [Zenia] No! Come back,
Your Grace!
Oh, the look of pure joy
on his face.
Please forgive me, milord,
for not being able to stop you.
I'm sorry!
[energetic music]
- Haven't seen the human realm
in a while. [laughs]
There it is.
Those heathens have crudely
constructed themselves a city.
It at least looks like their
civilization has progressed
since last I saw them. [laughs]
I'm getting close now.
I can only imagine his dumb face
when he realizes that I've
made my valiant return.
The anticipation is killing me!
It's that building down there.
Here I come!
It's been a long time,
Max the Hero!
Now behold, I fulfilled my
destiny and been reborn.
What's the matter?
Have I rendered you speechless?
[laughs]
- Huh?
- Uh
- Uh
- Huh?
["One Room Adventure"
by MADKID plays]
- Who the hell are you?
- Uh
Uh, nevermind.
I must have made a mistake.
- Well, my name is Max.
- [Demon Lord] [laughs]
Please. Surely you jest!
- [Max] Three eyes and a
pair of horns. You a demon?
What the hell would
a demon want with me?
- [Demon Lord] Ah! That's
Blazebringer, the Holy Blade!
I would know it anywhere!
That very sword that sliced
my right arm to ribbons.
- Wait, hold on.
Are you the, uh
Oh yeah. That guy mentioned
resurrecting or someth
- Don't just toss
the Holy Blade aside
like it's yesterday's trash!
Now sit up, you bum!
You absolutely positive
you're the same Max who
defeated me a decade ago?
- Yeah, that's what I'm
telling you. Ugh, my back.
- But you're all
flabby and dirty!
What happened to that
chiseled jawline of yours?
- Oh, shut up. People age.
It's completely natural.
- You're a far cry from last
time. I hardly recognize you!
- [Max] Yeah. Well,
you're one to talk.
You wearing a tiny
sailor uniform.
- [groans] Just look at this
squalor dump of yours.
And how can you even live with
that BO smell? Is that you?
- [Max] Leave me alone. Don't
sniff your finger like that.
- [Demon Lord] Look at all
these old food containers.
You gotta throw them out
or you'll get ants.
Used tissues? Gross.
I'll just put these
in the trash here.
- Brave, pickin' up
tissues off the floor
of someone else's house.
- What's this thing? It's got
a hole and it's squishy.
- [Max] Give me that!
Don't mess around with
my stuff. Okay?
- [Demon Lord] A-ha!
This must be one of those
digital devices
you humans like to use.
- [Max] I told you not to
come poking around my stuff.
- Look at this.
Input text with this keyboard.
Oh, I see. It's a tool used for
research purposes, isn't it?
Humans are clever sometimes.
- Why'd you even
come here anyway?
- I almost forgot!
[clears throat]
[laughs] Max the Hero,
it would appear
you've gotten complacent
over the last 10 years,
taking this era of
peace for granted.
- Yeah. So?
- Bear witness, for I have
returned stronger than ever.
And this time, you puny,
pathetic humans
shall bow down to my authority!
[laughs]
Aren't you gonna say something?
Your old arch nemesis is back.
You could at least give me
a "Not on my watch."
- No, I'm good.
- You are ruining this!
That was the whole reason I
awoke from my slumber this early
is so I could make you suffer
before you shriveled up
and died!
- Tell somebody who
gives a shit.
- You were full of
passion and courage
and conviction 10 years ago.
What in the hell has happened
to you since then?
- [Max] You wanna know
what happened?
Oh, that's an easy one.
After I defeated you and
your little demon buddies,
the world didn't
need me anymore.
No medals, no rewards,
no parades.
I faded into obscurity
and now I'm nobody.
- That's not right. What is
wrong with you damn humans?
How can they have so little
respect for the Hero
who saved everything they've
ever known and loved?
- [Max] When the
world's at peace,
heroes are seen as useless as
a screen door on a submarine.
Might even be seen
as a nuisance.
[chuckles] Besides, living
like a bum is easier.
- [Demon Lord] Okay
"Max the Hero." Enter.
Oh, we've got lots of hits
already. Let's see here.
- Hey, don't do that!
[pensive music]
- "Scandalous affair?" Huh?
- No, no, no.
I didn't do it. I swear!
- [Demon Lord] The article
links to a video
of a press conference.
- Did you make all your
decisions with your
- [Demon Lord] You sure
are sweating a lot.
You did it, didn't you?
- [Max] It's not my fault.
Just let me explain!
I had no idea she was a
married woman. It was a setup!
It was one of those
money-grubbin' hero hunters!
The husband was probably in
on the whole thing. [whimpers]
- Ah, well, you reap
what you sow, my man.
That's what happens
when you go around
philandering with
random, strange women.
Onto the next article.
What is this?
"Violent attack on a citizen?"
Dude, are you serious?
- [groans] That headline is
misleading and one-sided
and just meant to
make me look bad.
There were six of those
bastards who jumped me.
They snuck up behind me
and started swinging.
Can't really blame me for
trying to defend myself.
- You could have just
run away from them.
You know that, right?
I mean, you managed to escape
the clutches of my undead army
10 years ago, didn't you?
- [Max] Well, it's not
like either side
has anything to be proud of.
- Let me guess.
You probably drank too much
and then lost your temper?
You are pathetic, I swear.
You know what?
This is actually kind of fun.
Let's check out the next one.
- Come on, haven't you
tortured me enough?
- Oh! 10?
You are a dirty,
filthy son of a bitch!
- Every single one of those
accusations was unfounded!
- I don't remember raising you
to be such a piece of crap!
- Are you insane? Let go of me!
I'd never even seen those
10 women before.
I denied it over and over, but
"An after-hours sword rampage!"
"The tip of his Blazebringer
penetrates more than armor!"
The headlines wrote themselves!
- "The Blazebringer penetrates?"
Okay. That's a pretty good one.
[laughs]
- Shut your damn mouth!
- [Demon Lord] Lighten up.
Don't get all butt-hurt.
Here. I'll pull up some of
your more flattering moments.
- [Young Max] Yes, it's true.
I defeated the Demon Lord,
but I certainly didn't achieve
such a feat all on my own.
I had my friends beside me
as well as an
outpouring of support
from people
all around the world.
That's how I, as a human being,
was able to stand against
the Demon Lord.
To me, the
Demon Lord's destruction
is a milestone of sorts.
My next mission is to continue
searching for an answer
to a very important question.
We've ushered in an era of
precious, precious peace.
Now what can I do to protect it?
[triumphant music]
- [laughs] That was so cheesy!
You sound like a total jackass!
Oh my God.
- Whatever, just turn
that shit off!
- [Demon Lord] Well,
when you act like a jerk,
it's easy to see why people
would turn against you.
The nail that sticks out
gets hammered.
- [Max] So that's the Max
from 10 years ago.
- I guess that explains how
you ended up like this.
Mm?
Oh. Is this a photo of
your companions?
Looks like you treat them better
than you do your sword.
- [Max] It's really not
that big a deal.
- [Demon Lord] Ah, look at
that toned physique
and a gaze that just
screams hidden potential.
What happened to you?
Where did Max the Hero go?
- Okay. Your obsession with me
is getting a little freaky.
- You and any of your
companions still close?
- Haven't seen them in years.
- Yeah. Well, that's
kind of sad.
- [Max] Eh, that's just
how life goes.
Relationships don't last
when there's nothing in it
for the people involved.
Why would I bother seeing
those guys after all this time?
- You've got that backwards.
It must have been that
egotistical attitude of yours.
That's what drove apart
you and your friends.
- Quit yapping and flapping.
You don't know me, okay?
Now get out. I'm sick of you.
- [sighs] Now I get why
Zenia tried to stop me
from coming here.
The Hero I fought is long gone.
I'm leaving.
We shall never meet again.
- [Max] Good. Get lost.
- You see? But the thing is,
the human realm
won't be able to prevail
without its precious
Hero around.
I can just go back home,
rouse everyone
from their slumber,
and reassemble my army.
You foolish humans
won't know what hit you.
- [Max] Okay, sounds good.
Get out there and destroy
this crappy world. Have fun.
- Well, you know, things
could get pretty hairy
for your companions.
Perhaps I should
pay them a visit
and chop their heads off?
- Oh, that's a good one.
Especially since I owe Leo
a huge chunk of change.
If he is dead, I won't have to
worry about paying him back.
- Damn you!
You deserve this!
Now rot in hell!
[yelling]
Haven't lost your touch, I see.
- That's bullshit.
They're not stupid enough to get
killed by some pipsqueak.
[overlapping ghost voices]
- What happened? Where am I?
In a closet? That moron.
Why wouldn't he just finish me
off when he had the chance?
[gentle music]
[gasps]
[Max panting]
[Demon Lord groans]
- [Max] Hello, lovely.
- [Demon Lord] Seriously?
[Max yelps]
Can't you at least
wait until I've gone
to do that kind of stuff?
- What is wrong with you?
- [Demon Lord] I have
a question.
Why didn't you just
slaughter me?
You could have done it
if you wanted to.
- [Max] I ain't a hero anymore,
and I've got no business
killing demon lords.
In fact, if I were to kill you
in your current state,
tomorrow's headlines
would probably read,
"Hero Abuse Results in Death
of Secret Love Child."
- Yeah, that could be a problem.
- [Max] Here. Coffee.
- Ew, yuck! Do you have any
orange juice or something?
- You really are
a pain in the ass.
- Ugh. Mm.
Well, there's no denying
that you are Max the Hero.
- Yeah. Why do you say that?
- [Demon Lord] Your
lightning fast movements,
your masterful technique,
and you're still
every bit as strong.
I mean, I could totally sense
all your strength,
your fiery spirit.
- [Max] No, that's just
"talk shit, get hit."
And by the way,
you're the one who's gone soft.
[Demon Lord yelps]
A little turd bucket like you
slicing my crew's heads off.
That's hilarious.
- Shut up!
The only reason I'm like this
is 'cause I just woke up.
Mark my words, my current
dilemma may be unfortunate,
but I shall restore
my full strength
and force the humans
into submission.
And when that happens, you and
I will do battle once again!
- [Max] Yeah, well,
I don't know about that.
[solemn music]
You see it. I made my bed
and now I'm lying here in it.
Besides, I'd be lying
if I said
I wasn't utterly disgusted
with the world.
Destroyed any ambition
I ever had to be a hero.
Anyways, I wasn't the first
hero, and I won't be the last.
Eventually you'll start
causing trouble again,
a brand-new hero will
rise to the occasion.
[solemn music continues]
- Right.
Okay, then.
Sorry for barging in.
Thanks for your hospitality.
Farewell.
- Yep. It was nice
catching up with you. Later.
[Max sighs]
[yawns]
I should take a bath.
[door opens]
- [Demon Lord] I'm back!
- Uh?
- I'm gonna need to
borrow your kitchen.
It's a good thing I thought
to bring some human money.
The cashier called me
a good little helper
for running errands.
You don't get many
vitamins, do you?
I'm gonna throw together
a hot pot real quick.
[upbeat music]
- What? Hey, wait,
what the hell are you doing?
Somehow you're more terrifying
now than you were 10 years ago.
- [Demon Lord] Well, after I
left, I did some thinking.
The thought of leaving a man
of your caliber living like this
is just far too tragic.
Besides, so much has
changed in human society,
I figured I ought to
study up on it.
So it looks like
I'm gonna be staying here
at your place for a while.
- What? I'm not babysitting
your tiny demon ass!
- [Demon Lord] Don't get
it twisted!
Look at yourself.
You're smelly and lazy and gross
and you need a kick in the ass.
You're gonna thank me.
["Mirai Teleport"
by Nenne plays]
What'd you think? Good, right?
- I gotta admit it's
surprisingly decent.
- [Demon Lord] That's 'cause
I've mastered
the five fundamental seasonings.
Before I aim for
the human realm,
I need to get a good grasp
on the human stomach first.
I'll be making the meals
every day from now on.
So get ready.
- [Ghost] Smells delicious.
- What did you say?
I couldn't hear you.
- [Max] Huh? I didn't
say anything.
- [Demon Lord] Oh.
Well, eat up, loser. [laughs]
[pensive music]
[Max snoring]