Demon Lord 2099 (2024) s01e09 Episode Script

♪
[MAG]
So, you see,
within our modern ethics,
much is taboo.
Necromancy's soul cloning,
alchemy's homunculi,
spirit channeling, too.
All are frowned upon.
Out of the examples,
the third is the furthest
out of bounds.
I'm sure many of you
are asking yourselves,
in that case,
why must you learn
about spirit channeling today?
To that I would tell you
to trust your teacher.
It's a valuable study.
Spirit channeling allows you
to get an up-close look
at the soul.
This has contributed
to the development of,
of, uh
I beg you, continue, ma'am.
I'm enthralled,
Professor Maguro.
My name is just Mag
and you should
take proper notes.
Oh, worry not.
It is stored in my mind.
All right.
Then what was the incident
I mentioned that occurred
in the year 722?
An easy one!
The Incident of Railrod
of the Ruestand Kingdom.
He was experimenting
with spirit channeling,
and he lost all control.
His body was a puppet
to the hero he channeled.
-[MACHINA] Huh?
-It was truly a disaster.
The man was so distracted
by his wife's infidelity,
he couldn't concentrate
on his--
Right!
No more, please.
[MALE STUDENT 1]
Infidelity?
[FEMALE STUDENT 1]
Did the professor mention that?
[FEMALE STUDENT 2] He talks
about it like he was there.
[MALE STUDENT 2]
Don't be stupid.
-[chuckles]
-[indistinct chatter]
It's kind of sweet
you're so proud
of your man's yapping.
[HIZUKI]
Uh.
[scraping]
[FEMALE STUDENT 3]
Check it out!
The new exchange students.
-That guy is Veltol, right?
-[HIZUKI] They're so weird.
[FEMALE STUDENT 3]
He's a big-time live streamer!
[MALE STUDENT 3]
I watched him the other day.
[MALE STUDENT 4]
Wait, for real?
[ALBERT]
Lady Hizuki Reynard-Yamada,
gawking?
Have they caught the head
of the Reynard Clan's eye?
Do you wish to befriend
their motley crew?
I fail to see why the heir
of the Heygrams family
would care about that.
Well, I'm a noble after all.
It's my duty to guide
those who lack status.
I really should
put you in your place
and your place
certainly isn't here.
You have no talent for magic,
yet you cling to this school
and take up valuable space
in the corner of the classroom
purely due to
the Three Great Houses.
Calling your family great
is a stretch.
♪
An Electric Town man
and an elf with bad taste
produced a daughter.
You are both a half-elf
and a halfwit.
[thuds]
Oh, dear.
Someone mad?
You can say
whatever you want about me
but bringing my parents into it
is where I draw the line!
[scoffs]
Everything I just stated
was the truth!
You can't be mad
-at facts, can you?
-[VELTOL] Shut up.
Hm?
You are disturbing my enjoyment
of this lovely bowl of udon.
And who are you?
I'm sure you recall
my introduction
from this morning.
And you, little noble?
Please do forgive me.
Veltol, yes?
If you haven't heard,
I'm Albert Heygrams.
Eldest son of the family.
I've heard that name.
'Tis no matter.
Now about my dining,
Udon requires silence to be
eaten with adequate focus.
You ruined that.
My ears are still ringing
with your paltry insults
and hypocritical notions
of nobility,
thus rendering
my udon inedible.
You play pretend
and put yourself out on display
for a bit of cash.
In no world should I be
listening to you.
Oh, so you've watched
my stream then.
Thanks for your contribution
to my ad revenue!
I didn't watch it,
I heard my classmates
talking about it!
You think the eldest son
of the Heygrams family
would waste his time on such--
[VELTOL]
Wait, that name.
I knew I had heard it!
So!
You're a descendant
of Ganfall Heygrams,
aren't you?
Huh?
How do you know my forebear?
I had my suspicions.
He should've been killed
but the coward made it out, so.
What are you saying?
What a triumph.
The Battle of Stanbolt.
[chuckles]
He took just one look
and Ganfall was running
with his tail between his legs.
Destiny has quite
the sense of humor
bringing me face-to-face
with his descendant.
This is slander!
-I won't allow such an insult!
-[VELTOL] Ancestry aside.
Mind your arrogance, young man.
How can you berate her
when her talent so obviously
outweighs yours?
We must strive
to know ourselves,
mustn't we?
You claim I'm inferior
to the halfwit?
To the defective head
of the miserable Reynard clan?
As a noble,
it is my responsibility
to teach you commoners
how we operate at this school!
[rustles]
I challenge you to a duel,
transfer!
[HIZUKI]
This feels like overkill.
[TAKAHASHI]
Wassup, wassup!
School's not going
great for you, huh?
Based on the way
I've never seen
anyone get near you,
you must stink.
[whispering]
She smells fine.
The other students don't like
that they allowed a failure
like me
into their precious school.
[TAKAHASHI]
Huh?
You're a failure?
My grades are
pretty good surprisingly.
Thing is, I can't use magic.
Whoa, really?
Then why would you go
to a school for magic?
-[grunts]
-Uh,
sorry.
It's fine.
I'm used to it.
Trust me.
I have my reasons.
[TAKAHASHI]
Hm?
[MACHINA]
Moving along.
I'm surprised
they permit duels here.
[HIZUKI]
That's our school.
It prides itself
on turning out mages
who are combat-ready
rather than bookish.
You need to convince
a teacher to officiate,
but if that minor
stipulation is met,
then duels are encouraged.
[footsteps approaching]
Professor Mag has it rough.
She's too nice to say no.
[MAG]
I implore you to make it quick.
Our lunch break will be over
any minute.
[VELTOL]
Pardon me, then.
Enemy of Heygrams!
[HIZUKI]
Hm?
[VELTOL]
You! Was it, Hijiki!
Huh?
Hizuki, not Hijiki!
You really think that
I'm named after seaweed?
Do try to limit your blinking.
You will want to see
every moment
of this brilliance.
My victory is imminent.
You presume
you've already beat me?
That is very naive.
Since this is your first day,
allow me to educate you.
We are graded
based on our mana,
our mana release,
mana manipulation,
and mana reserves.
I'm the only student
at this school
who has received
an A plus rating in all three.
In other words,
you can't compete
with my skills!
No one here has
the capacity to defeat me!
That's hard to believe.
Now I haven't met
every student yet,
but in terms of mana reserves
the woman you were
ridiculing at lunch
should rank
leagues above yourself.
-Catch that?
-Yeah but he's wrong.
The last time my mana reserves
were evaluated I got an F.
Well, then
your school's manner of testing
is inaccurate.
For
whatever Lord Veltol says
is the truth.
He is never wrong.
What's her deal?
Does she like to call him Lord?
Or do I need
to find the counselor?
Nah. That's just
how our Machy rolls.
After all the talking
you've done,
I hope you back it up.
Does the bite match the bark?
I would like to show you,
but then I would be
down a peer.
To keep things fair.
I shall plant myself.
Frolic about, but I'll win
without taking a step.
-Hm.
-[indistinct chatter]
It's clear that you just
want to have an excuse
for when I destroy you.
[VELTOL] I'm far too mature
to scamper around
but feel no need
to restrict your style.
[ALBERT] You should see
what I'm made of
before you insult me.
[VELTOL]
Calm down, young man.
Let us begin with an oath.
[ALBERT]
What do you propose?
[VELTOL]
The terms are
if I lose or even take a step,
I will do anything
that you ask of me.
However, if I win
without moving from here,
you will stop bothering
that woman for good.
-Huh?
-[VELTOL] In the classroom
and anywhere else.
But why?
The way you went after her
was so unpleasant
that it spoiled my noodles.
What say you?
Very well.
To erase the half-wit
from my life is a meager cost.
You're the one
who suggested this deal.
Don't break it.
Oath, not a deal.
You're highborn.
As such, you must surely
know what that entails.
Yes, of course.
I swear this oath of yours
upon my name.
You have Albert Heygrams' word.
You should try to stop him
if you think he'd listen.
Albert is strong.
I don't like the guy
but he's not at the head
of the class by accident.
Please, don't be concerned.
Believe me.
Albert doesn't stand
a fraction of a chance.
After our man Velly gives him
a little razzle dazzle,
this duel will be
one for the books!
Under the supervision
of Professor Mag Rosanta,
you two shall be permitted
to duel on school property.
At this time, I ask each party
to state their name.
I'm the Heygrams' eldest son.
My name is Albert Heygrams.
And, I,
Demon Lord live-streamer,
the glorious
Veltol Velvet Velsvalt.
Begin!
♪
-Come, all creation--
-Oh, Albert.
Why must you disappoint us so?
Huh?
[VELTOL] Do you expect
that little mana trick
to tickle me?
You mustn't allow
your arrogance
to hold back your potential.
Attack with your full might
like you wish to rip me
from my soul.
Don't blame me
for what happens!
♪
Settle down, boys!
A duel should be
a learning experience
and you can't learn anything
if you're dead!
No, this is good.
Don't interfere,
Professor Maguro.
I'm just teaching
your student a lesson.
It sounds like he's getting
a real kick outta this.
My Lord hasn't had
a traditional
magic duel in ages.
I don't get you, guys.
You're crazy.
Come, all creation
to fill the skies.
I take arrow's form
to defeat my foe!
An incantation!
How lovely!
It has been eons too long!
Hey!
You better run!
Do you wanna die
on your first day?
Now Aether Arrow!
[fires]
♪
[gasps]
[gasps]
[crackling]
My.
And here I was,
suspecting that you were
nothing but talk.
[shatters]
Oooo!
[Hizuki exhales]
Wait?
But how?
That spell was
at full-strength,
and you caught it in your hand!
There's no way!
A fair attempt.
With 200 years
of training or so
you could become a mildly
entertaining opponent.
[grunts]
[VELTOL]
Do not grow despondent.
This was the natural outcome.
You should be happy.
Your control of mana is good
especially for
a mortal of this era.
It's clear your daily training
has paid off.
Ganfall's family tree
has grown strong.
Huh?
Forgive me for my rudeness
about your ancestor.
Now, sir,
allow me to reward you
for your efforts toward magic.
You have earned some respect.
♪
[VELTOL] A taste
of the true essence of magic.
Breathe it in
through every pore!
♪
[fires]
[groans]
[all gasp]
[thuds]
What the
That hurt.
Lord Veltol fired off a mass
of compressed mana.
It is an honor to bask
directly in his power.
Even when wasted on a mortal.
You make it sound simple
but that's not something
your average human
is capable of,
let alone one in high school.
This guy's no ordinary
exchange student.
-[VELTOL] On with it, Maguro.
-Uh?
Announce the winner.
Right!
The winner is
your new classmate,
Veltol Velvet Velsvalt!
[TAKAHASHI] Whoop, whoop!
Show 'em how it's done!
You're the boss, Velly!
Well, then!
Your thoughts, Hijiki?
Dude.
Hi-zu-ki!
My win.
I dedicate it to you.
Sure, uh.
That's great.
Thanks, I guess.
Indeed.
-[HIZUKI] Though.
-Hm?
You guys should really
stay away from me.
Expect misfortune if you don't.
[footsteps receding]
♪
[TAKAHASHI]
I'm still in shock.
I've only ever witnessed
snobby,
little rich boys
in shows before.
His majesty Albert was
my first time ever
meeting one IRL.
His ego is huge.
We all live in the same world,
right?
I don't get why he thinks
he's so dang special.
The culture in Akihabara
has preserved
several components
of Alnaeth's hierarchy.
I can't use my Familia
and I have to wear
this lame uniform.
This place
and its jerk population
are borderline medieval.
Good grief.
I'm just happy I wasn't born
a 100 years ago
when everywhere was like this.
You do know you can
go home at any time, right?
Not a chance.
I'm not jumping ship
till I get eyes on treasure
and treasure in pockets.
That said, if I'm being honest,
this whole
regalia-finding mission
sounds like
one massive beat down.
We don't have anything
resembling a lead.
And if we get in,
there's no promise
the Dark Peer Records
are inside.
How about we speed this baby up
and you two pop open the seal
with some magical oomph,
so we can see what's hiding?
A decent idea,
but keep in mind
the treasury is sealed
with ancient magic.
This sort of seal
is typically designed
to destroy its contents
if it's tampered with.
Your plan is much too risky.
Our only option is
to gather the regalia.
We have an agreement
with the principal
regarding the Blade,
so we're two items short.
A quick search told me
the representative
of Electric Town has the crown.
Korneah Seburd
of the Seburd Clan.
It's all public knowledge.
And the Orb has vanished.
There's nothing
searchable there.
Well, you can't find a treasure
without any clues.
Sounds like we've already
hit a big fat wall.
Oh, no.
I must disagree.
For why though?
Hizuki Ruhnard-Yamada, right?
-Right.
-Why bring that chick up?
-Oh!
-Yes.
Judging by
what Albert said to her,
she's head of the Reynard Clan.
A good ally to have.
They've lost
their symbol of power.
The missing orb must be related
to the ruin that has
seemingly befallen them.
Thus, that woman
is our primary lead.
[TAKAHASHI] So, you challenged
that snot-nosed brat to a duel
just to get Miss Blondie,
keeper of orbs,
on your good side?
The all-powerful Demon Lord
is out here playing 3D chess
while the rest of us
are stuck playing checkers!
[VELTOL]
Oh, no.
That imbecile merely
pissed me off.
[TAKAHASHI]
Whatever you say, man.
-[MACHINA] Don't hit him!
-But you still did a major
solid for our potential lead!
You're so cool
you don't even have to try!
[MACHINA]
I believe we're almost there.
[VELTOL]
What is that up ahead?
I almost forgot!
You've never seen it before,
huh?
I have only had the honor
of visiting once,
but it was truly amazing.
This
This is
Yeah!
Allow me to introduce
the other side of Akihabara!
Magic Town's hot sister.
A city brimming with
pleasure and desire!
♪
Electric Town!
[VELTOL] Even without
sinking into its depths,
you can tell how densely
packed this place is.
It's been too long since I met
a proper labyrinth.
How I yearn to conquer it.
I simply must explore.
It's too tempting.
Hold your horses.
This place is no joke.
According to the rumors,
if you get lost in there,
it'll take you a whole day
to work your way
out of its shiny clutches.
So, yeah, at least buy a map
or something
before you hop on in.
-[VELTOL] Right.
-Lucky for you,
today you've got
a beautiful hacker
to lead the way!
I'm practically a local
and I'm
an info gathering genius.
So, fear not!
I'll get you geezers
where you need to go!
[MACHINA]
Which is?
I'm taking you
to the sickest place
to collect intel in this
entire technicolor town!
Welcome home, Master!
We're glad you're back!
Thanks.
Seats for three, please.
Follow me, Masters!
Thank you so much
for requesting me again!
You've touched Mananan's heart!
You're just so hot!
I mean, you're so moe-moe,
Mananan-kuun!
I'm sorry, your kawaii factor
is so off the charts today
that I accidentally
slipped back
into my pre-Mananan lingo
for a second.
We can try to behave ourselves,
but Mananan-kun's epic moe aura
makes it hard
to think straight!
Preach!
Not to question
your pop culture knowledge,
my angel
and not to preemptively
explain my joke,
my darling dearest
but if you don't mind
a quick Shonen reference,
my beloved your moe-moe level
is over 9,000!
This is nice enough,
but question.
What?
Spill it.
I do not mean
to doubt your knowledge
but can we gather
information of substance
in a place like this?
You silly man.
This is just where
you wanna be.
All kinds of people enjoy
partaking in the occasional
maid cafe sesh.
Folks love to confide
in the girlies working here
and the girlies love to gossip.
Thanks to the cozy atmosphere
and the sweet maids,
even your toughest criminals
feel comfortable
spilling their beans here.
If you need intel
in a videogame,
you hit the tavern, right?
In the real word,
maid cafes are pretty much
the same thing.
-They even serve booze.
-I see.
I had mistakenly assumed
that we were on more
of a sightseeing side quest.
-[TAKAHASHI] Hm?
-Sorry.
You dog.
Sightseeing?
This is legit, bro.
The atmosphere
is certainly unique.
It is difficult
to put into words,
but it is surely
something distinct.
Like, uh
Perhaps unique was right.
Jeez, Machy,
you say a whole lot
of nothing sometimes.
Setting atmosphere aside,
are these prices atrociously
high or is it just me?
[TAKAHASHI] Got a brain
in that big white head?
Whatever's gotten into you?
When you come here,
you're essentially paying
to live the freaking dream!
You get treated
to a swarm of cuties
with cute little voices
in maximally cute outfits
waiting on you hand and foot!
That's what you pay extra for!
[OGRES]
Mm-hmm.
We have had plenty of servants.
Never before have we been
asked to pay
for the dream, right?
True.
Though it has been
an awfully long time for me.
Oh, yeah.
I always forget
that you two were
big cheeses in the olden days.
So, you guys got to live out
the dream the organic way.
[VELTOL]
The service here is unusual,
not like
what our servants provided.
Well, in my era
this is what
real maids are like.
Is that true?
Not at all.
[TAKAHASHI] I'm sure
you can control yourselves,
but one of my friends
harassed a maid so much
she told him to stay away.
Guess management heard
'cause he was banned for life
and trust me, you don't
wanna end up like him.
Takahashi,
you need to think about
who you associate with.
She told him to stay away?
Huh.
Is something wrong, My Lord?
Oh, no.
I was just thinking about
what the Reynard girl said.
Something about her farewell
isn't sitting right.
It was quite odd.
She told us to stay away.
We did speak with her
and she made it seem like
her isolation from
the other students
is her own choice.
Interesting.
Given her loner persona,
I think forcing her
to be our friend
would freak her out.
We have loads of time
in the exchange program.
Let's be patient.
We do want
to avoid confrontation.
She seems like
a thoughtful woman.
Even if the orb
weren't an issue,
she's the type of girl
I would very much
like to get along with.
Yeah, same.
Welp! We should
cut the chit chat already!
-I say we call over a maid!
-Takahashi!
We were in the midst
of a serious discu--
Ooo! You can even request
what kind of maid you want!
Sweet.
Hey,
let's have 'em send
the one with the biggest boobs!
Do you ever listen
to a word I say?
Can't you pull the stick
outta your butt for once?
We came all the way out here,
so we might as well
enjoy ourselves!
That was never the plan.
[HIZUKI]
I'm so sorry for the wait!
Go on, Master!
What would you like to
[gasps]
-[VELTOL] Huh.
-Oh, my.
[whimpering]
Yamada
[growls]
[MACHINA] "Akihabara's
Three Great Houses."