Level 1 Demon Lord & One Room Hero (2023) s01e03 Episode Script

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[thunder rumbles]
[uneasy music plays]
- I don't like the look
of that storm
- You're right Let's find
a place to wait it out.
- Huh?
[demons growl]
[barrier vibrates]
What happened?
They all just ran away.
- Uh
- Huh?
- It's a barrier.
A remarkably
powerful one at that.
- [Both] Hm
- [Fred] Those talismen are
what has been keeping you
safe from the demons.
You can tell by the fact
that we haven't had
a single demon related
casualty in the village.
But unfortunately, new species
have appeared as of late,
so it's important that
we stay vigilant.
Which is why
We've taken the liberty
of creating brand new talismen
for your safety!
We clerics have created for you
the ultimate protection tool!
And for today only,
we're offering them
at a special discounted price!
- [Male Villager] I'll take one!
[villagers clamor]
- [Female Villager]
One for me, please!
- Everyone calm down!
- If you want the blessing,
please form an orderly line.
- What's all the fuss about?
- [Max] Demon-resistant
talismans, huh?
- We're here
We might as well buy one, right?
[both laugh]
- Huh?
How about you folks?
These tried and true talismen
are guaranteed
to protect you in the event
of a demon attack.
- Do they actually work?
- Of course they do!
They're effective against even
the most powerful of demons.
Just hold the talisman up
like this, and abracadabra!
They'll go running off
with their tails stuck
between their legs!
- Yeah I smell a scam.
- Huh?
If you have no business here,
then leave.
- Hm?
- This is a holy place,
and slovenly tourists
such as yourselves
are not welcome to
- [All] Huh?
[thunder rumbles]
[demons snarl]
[electricity crackles]
[barrier shatters]
[Fred pants]
[Fred grunts]
[clerics exclaim]
[villagers scream]
- Huh?
[footsteps boom]
[demon grunts]
[man shouts]
[Leo exclaims]
- Get out of here!
- Yeah, okay!
[Fred pants]
[demons snarl]
- You two aren't normal
travelers, are you?
- Hm.
- And by the looks of it,
you're no ordinary cleric.
[adventurous music plays]
[demons snarl]
- Let's do this.
[all shout]
["One Room Adventure"
by MADKID plays]
- Take a look, Max.
- 'Kay, take a look at what?
- I was hoping to get your
opinion on something,
if you don't mind.
- Uh Hold on, Max!
You were never supposed
to see any of that
[Max grunts]
- This is bullshit.
[Max grunts]
[Demon Lord exclaims]
[door shuts]
- [Demon Lord] Man
- What do you think's gotten
into Max all of a sudden?
- He's not a real big fan
of sharing his feelings
Plus, I'd imagine
it's difficult for him
to talk about his
former friend's betrayal
[melancholy music plays]
- Maybe I'll hit up the
peep show or somethin'.
[Max sighs]
- Excuse me, sir?
I am with Free Day Magazine.
[camera shutter clicks]
Your name is Max, right?
[Max groans]
Are you familiar with
this recent video?
The man being chased
right here
That's you, isn't it?
- [Max] Uh Yeah.
- [Reporter] And who is
this woman?
- [Max] A friend of mine.
- Are you serious?
This naked lady's just a friend?
- Yeah, well
When we met up for drinks,
she had a few too many and
Well, y'know things got
- [Reporter] I have to ask,
she's not a minor, is she?
- [Max] No, of course not!
I made extra sure of that!
- [Reporter] And do
the two of you have
a physical relationship?
- [Max] Oh, I mean no,
I wouldn't say that, I mean
'Cause she's, you know
Well, no, no, it's
nothing like that, no
- [Reporter] Then how would you
describe this woman, exactly?
- How am I supposed to
answer that?
- [Reporter] Her line of work,
for example.
- Oh, yeah
I think she mentioned
working in an office
Sorry for takin' up
so much of your time!
I'll be on my way.
- One more question, Max!
Any comment on the Gamma
Republic's illegal occupation
of the Kingdom's
northernmost territory,
led by Leo the Warrior?
[Max sighs]
[reporter grunts]
[Max grunts]
[Max sighs]
- Bye.
[camera shutter clicks]
- Let's follow him!
We're gonna have to find out
his exact home address.
I want to be there the
moment that woman comes out
of his house and catch him
in another naughty act!
- You're the boss.
[reporter laughs sinisterly]
- [Reporter] What!?
He definitely went this way,
we saw him!
How in the hell?
- Whoa, he shook our asses
pretty quick
- [Reporter] Son of a biscuit!
[Max groans]
- Fantastic.
Ended up soaking
my whole damn leg.
Real smooth, loser.
Can't believe someone actually
recorded that shitshow
But I don't think they suspect
her of bein' a demon,
so that's a good thing, I guess.
Can't even frickin'
take a walk in peace
[sinister sound plays]
[door shuts]
- It would appear that he lives
in this ramshackle building.
- Well isn't this pathetic.
The one they once worshiped
as a mighty hero
is living in a dump of
an apartment, ha.
Let's move.
- [Lim And Vodka] Yes sir.
- [Demon Lord] Oh my God,
what's wrong with you!?
Waltzing in with filthy soggy
pants, are you a child?!
- [Max] Oh, shut up!
It's not like I planned
this crap, y'know?
- Hurry up and get changed!
Is your underwear soaked too?
- [Max] No, it's fine!
Hey, cut it out!
Quit tryin' to
take my pants off!
- You can't possibly be
comfortable in these!
- [Max] Leave me alone!
- C'mon, I can start
some laundry.
- [Max] Alright, fine!
I'll take 'em off!
Just, y'know, look away!
- What!? Why're you acting
all timid and bashful now?
You've been wearing boxers
since the day I got here!
- I still don't want
you lookin' at my!
[doorbell rings]
- [Demon Lord] A visitor?
See? This is why you need
to clean yourself up!
[suspenseful music plays]
[both exclaim]
[doorbell rings]
- [Max] Hide.
- [Demon Lord] But Max
I sense extremely powerful
magic behind that door.
- Don't argue.
You bein' here is only gonna
make things complicated.
Get outta sight.
- Alright, got it.
[doorbell rings]
- I heard ya'.
Gimme a minute.
[Max grunts]
[Max gasps]
- Well, well, there you are.
- What in the hell?
- Hiya, Max.
It's been a while.
It sure is good to see you
my old friend.
- What's this about, Fred?
What do you want from me?
It's been years.
- That's no way to greet
your ol' buddy, ol' pal!
We're still friends, aren't we?
I was feeling nostalgic
and dropped by.
- Were they nostalgic too?
- [Fred] I just happened to be
in the area for work.
Look, I'll make it
quick, alright?
[Max grunts]
Ah, don't worry
I'm going to have them
wait outside.
Hey guys, go take a break.
- [Lim And Vodka] Sir.
- What do you say,
will that work?
Just two friends
having a chat.
Where's the harm in that
every once in a while, eh?
[Max grunts]
- It's on you for not
callin' ahead and askin'.
Wasn't exactly prepared
to entertain
the Chief Secretary of
the Magic Bureau.
- Come on, I'm just an ordinary
guy when I'm amongst friends.
[Demon Lord groans]
You've got this place
all neat and tidy.
I remember you being more of
a slob when we were younger.
Hm?
[Fred laughs excitedly]
Blazebringer, the Holy Blade!
You shouldn't just leave it
on the floor like that.
- Ain't got a use for it.
- Well, maybe not needing
a weapon is a good thing.
But why not store it in
the closet or something?
- 'Cause my place is cramped.
I ain't got space
for that thing.
- Yeah, I guess not.
- Would ya' spit it out already?
Why're you here?
And by the way
How'd you even find out where
the hell I live anyway, Fred?
- Huh.
Those were some good times,
my friend.
Brings back memories
of our fight against
the demons ten years ago.
- Are ya' gonna tell me why
you're here or not, I'm busy.
- [Fred] Ah, just
let me reminisce!
Remember back when we had to
slip through their defenses?
My Magic Shroud Circle
came in pretty handy didn't it?
Remember?
It prevents those on the outside
from perceiving those inside?
[Max gasps]
[Max grunts]
Okay, fine then.
I suppose that's enough
reminiscing for now.
I wanted to discuss the
Gamma Republic situation.
- [Demon Lord]
The Gamma Republic
The new country
formed three years ago
by Leo the Warrior when he
defected from the Kingdom.
- They claim to be a republic,
but that is not the truth.
They're terrorists
illegally occupying land
that belongs to the Kingdom.
Their moron of a leader
assembled all the traitors
and criminals who defected,
and their military has shown
a concerning level of growth.
At this rate, the Kingdom
will be thrown into turmoil.
And you know as well
as I do, Max
that Leo's nothing short of
ruthless in battle.
- Are ya' tellin' me that
we're on the brink of war?
- [Demon Lord] Former comrades,
forced to fight
against one another
- It's not like they're
going to show up
on our doorstep tomorrow.
But we are bound to
cross swords.
So we need to prepare ourselves.
- Yeah, well
Best of luck with
all that shit, then.
- You know, don't you?
What I'm here to ask you.
[Fred sighs]
Fight alongside me.
With your help, we can stop Leo.
[sighs] Please.
If you were to rejoin
the Royal Army,
we can bring a swift end
to this dispute
with the Gamma Republic.
And in fact Leo might
even decide to surrender
before it turns into a war.
The longer the
fighting drags on,
the greater the needless
casualties on both sides.
I don't want any more bloodshed.
Not any of our blood,
nor theirs.
So please
I need your help
avoiding a bloodbath!
- In case you haven't noticed,
I'm retired.
I couldn't keep up with
a bunch of soldiers anymore.
Plus, my back's been
givin' me some problems.
Sorry, but fightin'
Leo ain't in the cards.
- I'm asking because
you're retired!
If you cooperate with
the Royal Army,
you're guaranteed
a much higher rank.
It's the perfect chance
to get back in the game!
I'm sure your savings
must have dried up by now.
[Demon Lord sighs]
[grunts] A man of
your great stature
doesn't belong in
this little shithole!
- You're givin' me
too much credit, Fred.
This is what my life
has amounted to.
This is it.
I'm not meant for all that.
Sorry man, but I ain't
playin' ball.
Ask someone else.
- I'm sure you have qualms
about fighting an old friend
Right?
- [scoffs]
Do I look like someone
with a moral compass?
Screw all that nonsense.
Not for the Kingdom,
for the Republic,
and definitely not
for the people.
It's all bullshit.
You're wasting your time.
Go home.
- Okay, fine.
That's too bad, Max.
Oh, well
Could ya' at least see me out?
[Max grunts]
- [Demon Lord] Thank goodness,
he's leaving.
I swear, he scares
the bejesus outta me
- [Fred] You said you were busy.
And God knows it
certainly looks like it.
- What's that supposed to mean?
- [chuckles] Oh, come on Max.
I saw the video of you.
Playing grab-ass in the street
with some woman in
her birthday suit?
- Ah!
- You're going to get yourself
in trouble like that!
Save the naked hijinks for
inside the bedroom, my good man.
- Thank you so much
for the advice.
- So, where'd ya'
meet this girl?
Gotta say, she was
quite the looker.
- Does it really matter?
It's not that big a deal
- Well, I would say it matters
very much indeed.
I mean, why would you be
hanging out with a demon?
Ordinary people out there
might not have noticed,
but you can't fool me, Max.
I'm right, aren't I?
After all, we killed tons of 'em
together not too long ago
- [Max] So?
What're you getting at?
- I don't give a rat's ass
whether you're involved
with the demons or not,
it doesn't matter to me.
If you can coexist with them,
then more power to you.
But what will the others think?
It'd be the scandal
of the century
and the media would
have a field day.
[Max breathes shakily]
"The Hero,
Sleeping with a Demon?"
"A Betrayer of Humanity."
Once the public
finds out about it,
you would be branded
a traitor, just like Leo.
- I don't know what you think
you saw in that video
But that woman was
not a damn demon.
- Relax.
No one knows but me.
Not even any of my subordinates.
For now.
Think it over, good buddy
Return to life a hero
Or become a wanted man.
- [Max] Ya' got any proof?
You know, of me bein'
involved with the demons?
'Cause ya' can't just talk
outta your ass based on a hunch.
- Max I do wish you
wouldn't underestimate me.
It's much too late to try
and hide the evil aura
emanating from the inside
of your closet.
Not to mention
Compared to what I saw in that
video, this is much more
sinister.
[Max grunts]
[tense music plays]
Can I take a quick peek?
- Do whatever you want.
And then get the hell out.
[ghost breathes roughly]
[Fred gasps]
[ghost breathes roughly]
[door closes]
- Huh?
You okay?
What's the deal?
- [Fred] Max have you
noticed anything strange
in the time that
you've lived here?
- Huh?
Whatcha mean, Fred?
Anything "strange"?
- You mean you don't know?!
Look this is not!
- The hell's gotten into you,
ya' little freak?
Ya' look like you've seen
a ghost. You good?
- I gotta get going Sorry
- Huh?
'Kay, then.
- No no! Stay back!
- What's with you?
You're actin' weird.
- Ah, stop!
Don't come any closer!
[Fred screams]
Oh, God [whimpers]
This is bad
Really, really bad
[door closes]
- What a damn psycho.
Guess that means
we're safe for now.
[Demon Lord sighs]
- Is he gone?
Whew, that was a close one.
- Did you do somethin' to him
in the closet or what?
- Hm? 'Course not.
I didn't do anything.
I was hiding on one of
those old futons.
And thanks to my rad
powers of deception,
we managed not to get caught!
- Hm
Are you sure
that's what happened?
Well, either way
[grunts] I'm beat.
[Max sighs]
- [Demon Lord] Max
Your friends, they're
- Don't even.
They've got their lives,
and I've got mine.
This ain't somethin'
I can help 'em with.
- I guess so
I suppose you're right.
Also please forgive me.
It's my fault that you ended up
in such a precarious position
- Yeah, it is.
You're nothin' but trouble,
I swear
They left me alone this time,
but if worse comes to worst,
I might actually end up
havin' to leave the Kingdom
- Well, in that case
You can live with me!
[Max chuckles]
- [Max] Yeah, right.
Then I really would be
a "betrayer of humanity"
- Um, Mr. Secretary?
What happened in there,
are you alright?
- [Fred] [heaves] I'm fine
- The Hero didn't try
to attack you, did he?
- No, that's not
Doesn't matter, let's just go.
Take me home, would ya'?
Not back to the office
- Sorry, sir.
I'm afraid you've got a meeting
on the magical reactor project.
- [Fred] Dammit
[Fred groans]
You're not off the hook
yet, Max.
I will convince you to
help me eventually
And it's in your own
best interest, too.
But I'm never going back
to your apartment!
- [Lim] Mr. Secretary
Would you mind at least
trying to walk?
[all pant]
- You think that was
all of them?
[electricity crackles]
Ah!
- Watch out!
[Leo groans]
[Leo grunts]
Huh?
[magic twinkles]
[Leo chuckles]
[demon grunts]
[Max grunts]
[adventurous music plays]
[demon roars]
[Max exclaims]
[demon grunts]
[Max exclaims]
[demon groans]
[Max pants]
[Max exclaims]
- Huh?
[demon laughs maniacally]
[lightening strikes]
[all sigh]
- Y'know
You're not half bad, buddy!
Name's Leo, nice to meet ya'.
[Fred chuckles]
Hm?
- You guys were right,
it's a scam.
Been pushing these
crappy talismen a while.
It's been an easy way to milk
these folks out of their money.
And now that the cat's
outta the bag
I can't rightly
stay here anymore.
- [Max] But you did go to
great lengths to protect them
all the same, didn't you?
- Uh
- You created a barrier
that shields the
whole town from demons.
That takes some skill.
- Hm?
- Wait, you're the one
who did that!?
No freakin' way!
Dude, that's awesome!
- [Max] Wanna come with us?
- Huh?
- My name is Max.
What's yours?
- Name's Fred.
- We could use
a cleric on the team
Whaddya say?
[gentle music plays]
[Fred chuckles]
["Mirai=Teleport"
by Nenne plays]