Demon Lord 2099 (2024) s01e02 Episode Script

[sputtering]
[FEMALE VILLAGER 2A]
Vile demon!
[MALE VILLAGER 2A] You are
to blame for our suffering!
[FEMALE VILLAGER 2B]
Begone, monster!
[MALE VILLAGER 2B]
Finish her!
Don't hold back
on the immortal scum!
-[thumps]
-[grunts]
[indistinct chatter]
[hissing]
[gasps]
-We must act now!
-Sir!
[thumps]
[wind whooshing]
♪
[all gasp]
-[thuds]
-[people screaming]
[MALE VILLAGER 2C] But how?
[FEMALE VILLAGER 2A]
Our fate is sealed!
I heard rumors of
an immortal in your village.
Seems they're true.
You are beautiful.
Your soul shines with
the brilliance and fervor
of a thousand suns.
It would be a shame
for you to perish here.
Come, woman.
Your soul and your body,
devote them both to me.
♪
[alarm blaring]
Alarm, off.
[groans]
[chuckles]
-[rustling]
-[clattering]
[sputtering]
[clinks]
Eleclait.
[fire roars]
At your service, miss.
As always.
Today is the thirteenth month
of the Dragon,
2099 Fused Era,
and the current time
is six o' three.
The average temperature
within the cryotolerance zone
is minus two degrees.
Warmer than usual.
How are you fairing, Elec?
Internal Familia operations
are running smoothly,
both magistorage
and quantum processing.
We're functioning in optimal
condition this morning!
Good, but that's not
what I meant.
No matter.
[clicks]
[MACHINA] Lord Veltol.
Hm.
I have just finished
preparing your breakfast.
[groans]
Hmm. These delicacies
are unknown to me.
But my mouth is watering.
Impressive.
Immortal appetites are fickle.
I do hope it is to your liking.
[VELTOL] There is only
one way to find out.
[cutlery clinks]
[munching]
[slurps]
[gulps]
[sighs]
Divine.
[gasps]
[chuckles]
[chuckles]
Are you privy
to the whereabouts
of any other immortals?
Several survived.
The Immortal Hunts
didn't end us.
But as of late,
many of our kind
have disappeared.
I have lost contact
with both of my close aides,
Ornared and Palmlock.
I pray they have
simply gone into hiding.
About these Immortal Hunts,
are they ongoing?
Oh, no.
They drew to a gradual close
several decades ago.
The prejudice against our
people has died down as well.
The hunts
were originally instigated
to secure Marcus' position.
I highly doubt he has
a reason to revive them.
After losing contact
with my aides,
I went to their dwelling.
There appeared
to have been a fight.
There was a brief note
left behind.
Just a phrase.
IMMORTAL FURNACE
"Furnace?"
[MACHINA] Cryptic, no?
I hope they're safe.
-[groans]
-[clattering]
[MACHINA] Lord Veltol?
I'm all right.
It seems yesterday's injury
has taken a toll.
My power has dwindled away.
When I was in my prime,
that Ell Stunna would
have completely cleared
the clouds and instilled
the appropriate fear
into the hearts of the public.
Look at me,
I am a fraction
of the man I once was.
[MACHINA] Because the faith
that once fueled
your power
has greatly declined.
This modern age knows
nothing of your greatness.
[VELTOL] Tis a funny thing
to watch the world forget.
My name used to instill
such fear and respect.
Not any longer.
Now it is nothing
but a strange word.
In the present,
you're only spoken of
as a part of distant history.
[VELTOL]
We will rectify that.
[clinks]
Le Dua.
♪
[VELTOL] As an immortal, we
have all the time in the world.
Plenty of time to regain faith
from those uneducated fools.
[splashing]
Now, then!
I have much to do,
like survey our surroundings.
Are you well enough for that?
I will try to stay away
from combat,
but participating
in life will be better
for my body than lazing around.
Well, my lord,
in that case.
Hm? What now?
Would you like to go shopping?
♪
[MACHINA] We should begin
by finding you
some era-appropriate clothing.
♪
What is this place?
[MACHINA]
Please stand on that podium.
The machine will
take a 3D-scan.
[VELTOL] Three Ds, eh?
♪
So, you know, the garments
sold here are fine,
but not of the grade I wish
I could dress you in.
I feel I'm failing as a vassal,
but we must work
with what is available.
[chuckles] Fear not.
Those who possess
true beauty and grace,
such as myself,
cannot be cheapened by cloth.
If it were socially acceptable,
I would prefer to confront
the masses with my natural body
uninhibited by ratty fabric.
My lord.
Going nude is a no-no.
The commoners are unworthy of
beholding your luscious form.
They will surely turn to dust!
Is that so?
[MACHINA] Undoubtedly, my lord.
[beeps]
Do you have preferences
for your new attire?
I leave it up to you.
As you wish.
Elec
please determine
the best clothing option
from the perspectives of cost,
practicality, and versatility.
[fire roars]
That I can do, miss!
Searching based
on your parameters,
and voila!
[gasps] Huh?
A tracksuit? No.
That absolutely won't do.
-Lovely.
-Huh?
The design is refined,
yet simple.
Tis the perfect form
for dominating
this alien future!
You have done well.
[bleeps]
Oh! What a gripping insignia!
Is it some kind of crest?
No, sir.
It's an archaic form of text
once used by the nation
that ruled these lands.
Ah!
How quaint! Read it!
[MACHINA]
"Demon Lord."
[rattles]
Let us continue
to our next stop.
Machina, but you haven't
paid the nice machine!
Oh. All payments are digital
and automated these days.
Hm?
I have a question.
About?
What's it like
to wear the Familia?
Oh, uh, like how?
Marcus is traitorous trash
but it does seem
this device of his
is rather revolutionary.
Tell me, what's it like?
[MACHINA]
It's convenient.
It's intended magical
utility is fine,
but it can also be used
to gather information,
go shopping, and communicate
without the need to carry,
remember,
or think about anything.
Hm.
There used to be
a portable unit that performed
most of the same functions
the Familia does.
But the need to physically
hold it was inconvenient.
Hands free is key.
-Let me touch it.
-Huh?
[gasps]
Right at this moment?
-[gasps]
-Sit still.
Yes, sir!
[MACHINA]
We're in public and everything!
Alas, Lord Veltol's orders
are absolute.
I have no choice but to comply!
And no reason at all to refuse.
Quick! Your heart rate
and blood pressure
have reached
abnormally high levels!
-Promptly seek--
-[MACHINA] Silence, minion.
-[VELTOL] I'm done.
-Huh?
Oh, of course.
You just wanted a better look
at the Familia, right?
Right.
Does its position on your neck
not impede comfort?
It did feel fairly strange
when I got it.
-Now it's my norm.
-Your norm. Huh.
Indeed. In this day and age,
it would be difficult
to get through
daily life without one.
Thoughit simplifies,
I cannot say it necessarily
improves anything.
Huh.
Is something wrong?
-I need a job.
-[gasps]
I want to join the workforce.
[gasps] You mustn't!
If it prevents you
from debasing yourself,
I will work triply hard.
-Look around us.
-Our current poverty
is only temporary, my lord!
I vow to provide
better for you.
I will pick up more shifts.
If that's not enough,
then a second job.
Maybe even a third if need be!
-[VELTOL] Machina, listen.
-[gasps]
It's different.
I am different.
Perhaps the time has come
for me to change.
You would like
to care for me, yes?
I do not intend to take that
right away from you,
but I do want to help.
Without my duties
as king to occupy my days,
I must now pursue labor.
Hm.
♪
[VELTOL] Machina!
Fear not, for this world
is still mine to conquer.
Just wait!
As you did back then,
devote yourself to me.
As you command.
♪
I pledge to you,
for all time I shall stand
proud at your side.
I swear it upon my very soul.
That woman.
She needn't worry
about me so much.
You must allow me
to accompany you
on your job hunt!
I will be fine!
Besides, don't you have
work to go to?
I'll take off!
Why won't you listen.
I beg you,
for this is the truth.
Though incredibly unlikely,
if I am unable to find a job
due to some bizarre string
of incidental misfortunes.
My safety and sustenance
will be entirely dependent
upon your income!
[gasps]
[MACHINA] You would be
dependent on me?
[VELTOL] Indeed.
Now work hard
and make us some coin.
Another scumbag pimp.
Hope his dick falls off.
Work hard I shall,
but you must
at least take this.
It's charged up
with a little bit of money.
If you get hungry
on your big search,
you can use it to pay.
And! This will let us
communicate.
It even has a tracker inside.
Just say the word and I
will come racing to your aid.
Also, if you are approached
by any shady figures,
repeatedly press right here
and an alarm will sound.
[VELTOL] I am not a child.
Though my confidence
was largely a facade,
I am at a loss.
What is a job in this era
and how does one find it?
Perhaps I should ask her.
No, she'll worry.
[MALE UDON SHOP WORKER 1A]
Want the usual?
One udon.
-[MALE UDON SHOP WORKER] Enjoy.
-[slurps]
[stomach rumbling]
I haven't felt the pangs
of hunger in ages.
The decline in faith toward me
is truly severe.
What should I do?
Yeah, what's up?
Huh? That can't be it.
I told Bunny Bones
to call the shots.
[MALE VAGABOND 2A]
Please, sir!
Got some change to spare?
I'd even take food
if you've got it.
Beggars cannot be choosers.
Does anyone have
a job for me?
I have no money!
Hear ye all!
I am open to work!
While I cannot guarantee
my capability,
I'll do anything!
-So! Give me a job!
-Watch it, man!
What the hell you think
you're doing?
I'm seeking employment.
Then you better head on down
to the commercial guild.
Just bring your citizen ID.
I have no D's.
An illegal immigrant.
Careful.
You don't wanna be
caught hollering
about jobs on our turf.
So, I have made a mistake.
Forgive me.
Wait a second. Here.
What is that?
It's a resume form.
Take it, fill it in
with your work history,
and bring it to the guild.
Can't guarantee it'll land
you anything fancy,
but it's better than walking
in there empty handed.
Oh. The guild's on the fourth
floor of that building
with the Kaneyasu sign.
And a word of advice,
stay away from any company
under IHMI.
Especially ones
related to construction.
Why's that?
Because I've never heard
anything good.
[chuckles] I've been around
long enough to know.
Thank you for the warning.
[MALE INTERVIEWER 2A]
Um, Mister Veltol?
Tis I! Ask me anything. Go on!
"Dell Stella".
You have it listed
under special skills.
Correct. Special indeed.
What is a "Dell Stella?"
Ah, yes!
It is a spell.
With it, I can
instantly annihilate
enemy forces near and far.
How lovely.
I see you've also written down
"military tactics"
and "strategic command."
Yes! I excel at leading
large armies.
I do not boast when I say
none match my skill
when it comes to achieving
strategic objectives.
Uh, The Battle of Orbeall
in the year
seven twenty-three of
the Continental Era
is but one small example
of my thousands
of glorious achievements.
Orbe, what?
[VELTOL] You aren't familiar
with the Battle of Orbeall?
I guess I haven't seen
that one yet.
Moving along, achievements.
"Constructing the
Vaunheig Sanctuary Dungeon."
Right. I am renowned
for my dungeon work,
but that particular one
is in my top two.
Under career history,
you just listed
kingdom management.
Yes! I am a pro!
I ruled for a thousand years.
Due to great political unrest,
we warred, but my people
fulfilled their role!
To remain content!
Great.
Says your last job was over
five hundred years ago.
Was that an error?
No. The date is accurate
beyond doubt.
Though, from my perspective,
not a single day passed.
I assure you there was
no loafing about.
[MALE INTERVIEWER 2A]
Understood.
No further questions.
Hm.
[MALE INTERVIEWER 2A]
Mister Veltol.
Yes!
I hate to break it to you,
but we can't offer you
work at this time.
Why not?
That's the decision we reached
after careful consideration
of your resume
and this interview.
Furthermore, our company
doesn't offer employment
to anyone that doesn't have
a Familia implant.
Please show yourself out.
[VELTOL]
Question, Machina.
What plagues you, my lord?
Hypothetically speaking,
and please realize
I am certain what I am about
to express is not the truth,
but I need you
to confirm something.
I'm not utterly useless
in this era, am I?
It's just a hard day, right?
You were spited
by a puny mortal.
Please don't allow it
to depress you.
It is only a flaw of theirs,
they could not
see your greatness.
It is evident you were made
to stand above the rest.
Sit back and wait,
for soon you will shine.
-Huh.
-[grunts] No waiting.
Tell medo we have
a third party that could
offer advice on this world?
I suppose there might be
one person.
Ah.
So, you do have a friend
in the present.
What a relief.
"Friend" seems generous.
We go out to shop
and eat together.
We exchange jokes
and even sleep over
with each other on occasion.
What is that if not a friend?
Purely semantic.
I just asked her
to meet at a cafe.
She is headed there now.
Hey, hey! Sorry I'm late!
Who's the friend, Machy?
Great. The weirdo.
It's you again.
-You two know each other?
-Yes.
He was hungry
for some hacker pie.
Can't blame him!
I'm too hot. Ouch!
I am absolutely certain
that is false.
Come on. Don't ruin it.
Would it really kill you
to play along a little?
If I sunk down to your level,
there would be no end.
It's ya bestie
Takahashi speaking!
Sup, my dude?
-It's Veltol.
-So, you weren't playing
about the whole
Demon Lord thing?
I've heard
Machy ramble on about
resurrecting her
precious Demon Lord
like a bajillion times.
But to be real with you,
I didn't expect
her craziness to be legit!
You mustn't poke him!
He is royalty!
It's fine.
In the greatest times of need,
even a king must bow.
Pleased to meet you.
Same! A bestie of a bestie
is a bestie,
so I guess that means
you and I are linked for life!
Aren't we, Velly?
Takahashi!
So, how did the two
of you first meet?
Huh, guess we very first
met online.
On this Demon Lord,
otome doujin site.
[VELTOL] Doujin?
Lemme roll that back.
In other words,
we met in an avatar chatroom
for creative fiction enjoyers!
And from there we
-[VELTOL] Pardon me.
-[gasps]
[TAKAHASHI]
Chill out, Velly!
So grabby!
The heck's his deal, Machina?
He fondled my Familia
long before yours!
Well, congratulations
you big idiot!
Save the jelly for the PB!
Sorry I startled you.
I noticed your Familia
is different than Machina's.
I wanted to see
how yours functions.
How it's built.
How's groping it going to help?
He used his Sage Eyes ability.
To put simply,
he harnesses mana's flow
and uses it to inspect
what he touches.
So, those freaky eyes of yours
are how you picked up
on my hackage before.
I understand the elements of
the device but it is complex.
Therefore,
my analysis is incomplete.
We should broach
our principal topic.
Hm.
-Takahashi.
-Hm.
Lord Veltol was hoping
you could introduce
him to some work.
Just hit up
the commercial guild.
I tried to seek their aid,
but they shunned me.
No Familia.
You don't have
a Familia for real?
I am unable
to get one implanted.
That totally sucks, dude!
I need your advice.
Well, what kind of job
are we talkin?
If possible,
I would like a career
that makes my existence
known throughout the world.
So, we need a job that falls
within the ancient
Demon Lord's skillset,
and it should be a position
that farms some clout.
It can't involve a Familia
and the guy's definitely got
a few oddball mannerisms.
But he is a hottie
with a sexy voice.
[BOTH] Hm.
Good Immortal Evening!
Tell me!
How is life's despair?
Bow down, mortals,
to your king.
The great Demon Lord
Veltol Velvet Velsvalt!
Grovel, fool!
And subscribe!
[MACHINA] The Demon Lord
Veltol Has Arisen!