Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (2021) s02e06 Episode Script

[RIO]
Could she be Princess Flora?
Who knew we'd meet
in a place like this?
♪
[FLORA]
Is that Rio?
You saved us!
And just in the nick
of time, too.
We were almost
overwhelmed back there.
Thank you, sir.
My name is Liselotte Cretia.
I serve as the current
governor of Amande.
And my name is Haruto.
-Haruto?
-A pleasure, sir.
And this is the second princess
of the Beltrum Kingdom.
Her Royal Highness
Princess Flora.
At her side is the current head
of the House of Huguenot,
Lord Gustav.
♪
My Lady,
did I overstep my bounds?
[FLORA]
What? Oh?
If I may ask,
have I behaved discourteously
in some way, Princess?
[FLORA]
Nothing of the sort.
It's just that
It feels like this isn't
the first time we've met.
I'm sorry, but I don't believe
I've had the honor,
Your Highness.
I'm quite certain
I would have remembered.
♪
Oh, I see.
Why would you be familiar
to Princess Flora, then?
Are you a noble
from a neighboring region
whom she may have met?
Or perhaps
No, sir, I am simply
a wandering swordsman,
and have been training
in the course of my travels.
I am not the sort of person
who would ever hope
to mix with royalty.
Yes, well, I'm awfully glad
a nationless swordsman
of your pedigree
happened to cross our path.
Spirit Chronicles 2
I borrowed it
from Miharu's room!
Am I wearing it the right way?
How's it look?
It suits you well, sis!
-Could it be?
-[both gasp]
I just knew it was you!
[CHLOE]
Master Haruto!
And who are you?
[CHLOE]
I'm Chloe!
I was the shopping concierge
to you and your friends
back at the Ricca Company!
[gasps]
Ah! Miss Chloe!
[RIO] Thanks again
for your excellent service.
You know this man, then?
Yes!
He came into the main shop
in Amande with his friends.
I had the privilege
of assisting them
with their shopping that day!
Well, isn't that just great?
I didn't realize you were
also a patron of our shop!
You have my thanks
for that as well.
Huh?
[RIO] You're too kind,
it was my pleasure.
-Oh, hey!
-[GUSTAV] Hm?
♪
I'm Hiroaki Sakata.
Hero of the Beltrum Kingdom!
[RIO]
Sakata? Is he Japanese?
So you're one of those
famous Heroes
I keep hearing about, huh?
[SAKATA]
Yup, in the flesh!
I can finally say
I met a real Hero.
I'm honored to be
in your presence.
Where are my manners?
My name is Haruto.
Welp, gotta say, you seem to be
a pretty good swordsman, bro!
That was some top-notch
butt-kicking out there!
You're too kind, sir.
But I have to say,
I feel a little nervous
being around all of you.
[RIO]
You're so far above my station.
Huh? My!
To think you have the fortitude
to fend off a minotaur
without hesitation.
But it's being around us
that makes you nervous!
[clearing throat]
Well, doesn't seem like there's
anything else to do here.
[SAKATA]
Flora, Rohanna.
Let's switch
to the other carriage.
[ROHANNA]
Right.
[RIO]
Can he speak Strahlian
because of some sort
of Hero ability?
-[FLORA] Uh, sir.
-Yes?
-[SAKATA] Flora?
-Huh, coming!
[running footsteps]
[RIO]
Does she realize who I am?
I don't think
Miss Rohanna noticed,
but Princess Flora
No matter,
I met Liselotte Cretia.
She's one of Galarc's
most influential nobles.
Please, allow me to help you
get back on your way.
Oh, no.
We couldn't ask anything more
of you, Master Haruto.
Let's see now.
[RIO] That carriage,
I could dig it out,
and repair it
with your blessing, of course.
With that much damage?
Really?
Well, then, let us take
a closer look and find out!
Aria, you come with, too.
[RIO]
Miss Aria.
That's right.
♪
Amande is just past
this forest.
Look, there's a big battle
being fought just below us.
-[grunting]
-[CELIA] Oh that's Aria?
[RIO]
Do you know her?
Yes, she's a friend
from the academy.
She wears
Ricca Company clothes.
Oh, that's right!
Now, that you mention it,
I've heard something about Aria
serving under the daughter
of the House of Cretia.
[grunting]
♪
[sword slashing]
-Oh, wow.
-I sense a powerful beast.
♪
[gasps]
[thumping]
[roars]
[CELIA]
Aria!
[RIO]
Aishia, she needs my help.
Can you take the professor
somewhere safe, please?
I can.
Hey, Rio, wait!
Please keep your distance
from the carriage.
[metal scraping]
[thudding]
Well, I must commend you
for your talent, sir!
[RIO]
It's all thanks to this sword.
When you were
fighting the minotaur,
I noticed that you were
able to control the wind
with your blade.
It must be enchanted.
[LISELOTTE] And it looks to be
ancient artifact-class at that.
Yes.
[RIO] The truth is,
I'm using Spirit Arts.
[COSETTE] Still, he was quite
strong and dashing, wasn't he?
You're so lucky to know
someone as wonderful as him.
It's really not fair, you know?
Won't you introduce us?
Oh, I wouldn't say
we're close enough
for that, Cosette.
What's this?
I'm thinking Miss Chloe's
trying to shut
the rest of us out so she can
keep him all to herself!
No way, I would never!
Cosette, please,
you're putting her
in a tough spot.
[COSETTE]
Am I?
You're curious about him too,
aren't you?
Well, not quite like that.
Oh, that's right.
You're such a late bloomer
that you haven't even
had your first love yet.
How rude!
Well, unlike you,
I won't need more than one
to find true happiness!
All right, ladies,
enough of that.
Can we get those drinks
handed out, please?
♪
Lady Liselotte,
the emergency repairs
to the carriage are complete.
♪
Sorry for the delay.
[LISELOTTE] To think
the carriage could be
refurbished like this!
You have my gratitude,
Master Haruto!
[COSETTE]
Master Haruto!
Please have something
to drink, if you'd like.
It's fruit water.
I made a sweeter blend
especially for you,
in the hopes that it might ease
your fatigue from the fighting.
You're too kind, miss,
I most gratefully accept.
And, you are?
I serve the governor
as a lady-in-waiting.
I'm Miss Cosette,
at your service.
[RIO] This was very thoughtful,
thank you, miss.
[COSETTE]
You are most welcome.
And now, I must return
to my duties.
Everyone who serves
Lady Liselotte is so polite.
They are so incredibly
selfless and demure!
Demure?
These girls?
[chuckles]
[LISELOTTE]
Thank you for that.
My word,
how shall we move a sword
the size of a full-grown oak?
Please, watch and learn.
Step aside, boys!
[grunting]
[ground rumbling]
[metal creaking]
[grunts]
[thudding]
[crowd cheering]
That oughta do it, I think.
Just a small flick
of the wrist!
I'd expect
no less of you, Hero!
[RIO]
He's brimming with energy.
[footfall]
[smirks]
[chuckles]
[GUSTAV] All right, everyone,
let us journey forth!
[horse carriage creaking]
[RIO]
Um, are you sure
I should be riding in here
with royalty?
I'm not nobility, after all.
Please, sir,
no need to be so humble.
You saved us
from our predicament,
and we owe you
a great debt of gratitude.
[LISELOTTE]
The Duke is right.
When we arrive in Amande,
I'd like to give you
the formal thanks
you rightly deserve.
[RIO]
Oh, uh, no!
Lady Liselotte,
you don't have to bow to me!
[SAKATA]
Yeah, the dude's right.
A noble governor
as impressive as you
shouldn't be bowing her head
to just anyone, you know?
Ah, I'm not sure
what you mean, Hero.
All right, I guess
you've got enough manners
to sit with the big kids,
so I, the Hero,
grant you permission
to ride in here with us.
Thank you for your blessing.
[sighs]
♪
[LATIFA]
Good work, everyone!
That wraps up our Strahlian
language studies for now!
I'm very proud of how much
progress you've made!
[MASATO]
You hear that?
She said I'm a genius, guys!
I think it's less that
you're a genius,
and more that we have
a wonderful teacher
like Miss Latifa.
Yeah, you're prob'ly right.
[door creaking open]
Masato,
you ready to go fishing?
Yeah!
Wait, what about
your Spirit Arts training?
-I'll train later!
-Hey!
[AKI] Honestly, all he does
is go out and play!
[MIHARU]
Thanks to magic artifacts.
He can keep up
with the beast children
and never feel left out!
-We're gonna catch
-[MIHARU] And look at
how much fun he's having!
Heck, yeah!
Fortunately for him,
wearing an artifact
counts toward Spirit Arts
training as well.
Now, let's get out there
and train hard, you two!
Right!
[water trickling]
Yes, concentrate on what's
right in front of your eyes.
Hmm.
Hm?
Ah?
[MIHARU]
Uh-ha.
Aw, so close!
You're doing so much
better than I am!
[AKI]
I'm no good at all.
You're being
too hard on yourself.
[AKI]
Why can't I do this?
How are we so different?
Is it just talent?
Well, that's enough for today!
You both gave it your all.
Shall we go have some tea?
[MIHARU]
Oh, yes.
None for me.
I'm gonna go for a little walk.
[sighs]
[birds chirping]
[footfall]
[GIRL 206A]
Here you go!
Yay, food, thank you!
[GIRL 206A] It's my treat!
-[BOY 206A] I'm so hungry!
[AKI (CHILD)]
I made this food for you!
Here you go!
[HARUTO (CHILD)]
Thank you, sis!
Om, nom, nom.
That was yummy!
-More please!
-No!
You have to chew
properly, first.
What?
You heard your mom,
chew your food better,
young man!
She's waiting!
[HARUTO (CHILD)]
Yeah, all right.
I guess I have to!
[AKI (CHILD)] We have fun
playing together, right?
[MIHARU (CHILD]
Right!
[AKI (CHILD)] And no matter
what, we always will!
Won't we?
[HARUTO (CHILD)]
Yeah!
[AKI (CHILD)]
Brother, no!
I don't like it!
I don't want you to go!
You told me we would
always be together!
You big liar!
Aki, I'm sorry.
It's not fair, brother,
why'd you lie to me?
♪
Huh?
[LATIFA]
Hey, Aki?
[gasps]
What's wrong?
Why are you here
all by yourself?
Um
I was just watching
these adorable children
play house, and I uh
[AKI]
Wait, they're gone.
[LATIFA] They probably
went home, is all.
Why don't we head back, too?
[insects chirping]
[footfall]
[SARA]
It's late.
Where's Masato?
Maybe they went a bit farther
out while playing today.
When we first got here,
it seemed like
he was afraid of everything,
but look at him now.
[chuckles]
Being in a new world
is an adjustment.
Can I ask,
what were things like
when you and Haruto got here?
What?
Um
Well, back when we arrived,
things were a little difficult,
you could say.
Oh, yeah?
How?
When we first met
the two of them,
what I did
was most unforgivable!
We told you about the barrier
around the village
that keeps humans away, right?
That day,
Master Rio stopped nearby,
and then, when we
approached his camp,
we found Latifa and she'd been
put to sleep with Spirit Arts.
[SARA]
She was a beast person.
We assumed that he'd kidnapped
a child from the village.
So, we worked fast
to restrain him.
-Really?
-Really?
They didn't realize
that he was using Spirit Arts
to help me get
a good night's sleep.
Back then,
I was having nightmares
that woke me up all the time.
But when we found out,
we hurried to help
Master Rio clear his name.
Oh, you know, that reminds me.
[ALMA] I distinctly remember
Master Rio saying
something in his sleep.
Oh, yes, that's right.
I forgot, I think he may
have cried something out.
[gasps]
Hey, uh, do you remember
what he said, exactly?
Well, if I remember correctly.
Miharu!
[ORPHIA]
It was "Miharu."
[both gasping]
[MIHARU]
"Miharu?"
[gasps]
♪
[sighs]
-[MASATO] Sorry I'm late!
-Ah?
Look at this big boy!
It'll be great for dinner!
-Whoa!
-It's big, indeed!
Whuh-ohh!
[all screaming]
[crickets chirping]
♪
[knocking on door]
Come in!
Good evening, friend.
Oh, wow, there's od
and mana in the air!
[SARA] Did we interrupt you
practicing your Spirit Arts?
Well, yes.
[ALMA]
You sure are a hard worker.
[MIHARU]
Oh, not really.
What brings you all
up here to see me?
[ORPHIA] Actually,
we wanted to talk about Aki.
[gasps]
[sighing]
-Feels so good, doesn't it?
-Yeah.
Can I ask you something
about our chat earlier?
[LATIFA]
Sure.
I know you've been in
the village for a while,
but what did you do
before you came here?
[LATIFA]
Huh?
Uh
Well, if you really want
to know, I was in Beltrum.
[LATIFA] Working in captive
servitude to a noble there.
So, you were a-a slave?
[LATIFA]
Yeah, I went through a lot.
But then
it was my big brother
who found me
and freed me from slavery.
And then,
he brought me back here
to live in the village!
He said that since there
are other beast people here,
I should be able
to live in peace.
Umit must hurt
to talk about.
Sorry, I asked.
[LATIFA]
Oh, no, it's all right!
'Cause that's how
I met my big brother!
When I think about
the terrible things
that happened to me,
I went through it
all to meet him.
That's how I see it, anyway.
I owe him everything.
If he gets in trouble,
it's my turn to save him!
[AKI]
I know how you feel, Latifa.
I owe a lot
to my big brother, too.
Huh?
When I was young,
someone I loved betrayed me
and broke my heart.
I was just so sad and lonely.
Then, my mom got remarried
and my life changed again.
I got two new brothers,
one young and one old.
There's Masato
and the other's Takahisa!
[AKI] Takahisa's
so wonderful and kind.
He's helped me
with all sorts of things.
I wanna return
the favor someday,
just like you do!
But I just get so angry.
I keep losing focus because
I'm not good at Spirit Arts.
And then memories
from the past creep in,
and I feel awful again.
I keep taking it out on Masato.
I'm a terrible big sister.
You're not a terrible sister,
you're just going
through a lot.
It's easy to get overwhelmed
by all those emotions.
♪
[LATIFA]
You're in a new world now.
You've had so much
to deal with and relearn.
I can't even imagine.
So, if your negative
thoughts take over,
you can always talk to me.
I'm here,
and I'll listen to you.
That means a lot to me.
[AKI]
But still, are you sure?
Yes, of course!
I meant it
when I said we were friends!
[LATIFA]
Deal?
Mm-hm.
Oh, and I'm not
that great with advice,
so listening is all I can do.
[AKI] Don't worry,
that's more than enough.
Thank youLatifa.
[birds chirping]
[ORPHIA]
Look at that!
She's going out
to practice again!
I don't know what changed,
but she's been
working hard lately.
Then we should work hard, also!
♪
[sighs]
Really?
[footfall]
Hm?
That smells familiar.
Hey Aki, good morning!
Welcome back
from your practice!
[AKI]
Orphia, you look
wait, is that a uniform?
I borrowed it
from Miharu's room!
Am I wearing it the right way?
Uh, yeah, you did good.
Honestly,
it looks lovely on you!
-Thanks, Aki!
-[LATIFA] I'm so jealous!
I wonder what
big brother would say
if he came home and saw me
wearing that uniform.
I think it might be
a little big for a body
as petite as yours.
Especially here.
Come on?
Don't say that.
But why are you
wearing that anyway?
[ORPHIA] Because I wanted
to wear a special outfit
to serve a most
special breakfast.
Why is there a
special breakfast?
Huh?
[gasps]
[AKI]
Fresh apple pie!
It looks so delicious!
This is one of my
favorite desserts!
Pie is a special treat.
What's the occasion?
Why make it now?
We all pitched in
so it would be ready
for when you got back
from practicing!
Miharu is the one
who taught us the recipe.
And if she was
telling us the truth,
we made a really good one, too!
♪
For you, fresh out of the oven.
[MIHARU] We should eat it
while it's still warm.
[AKI]
Everyone, thank you!
♪
This is wonderful!
[SARA] I just love
that it's sweet and tart!
[AKI] When Masato wakes up,
he's going to be so happy!
I want big brother to come and
eat some of this treat, too!
Yes, we should
make one for Haruto!
-And guess what?
-Hm?
♪
How's it look?
-Adorable!
-It suits you well, sis!
Your clothes fit her
just right!
They even match!
I know!
You look so cute in that skirt!
[chuckles]
Thank you so much, friend!
When big brother
gets back home,
I can't wait to show off
how I look in this uniform!
[all laughing]
[rain splattering]
[thunder rumbling]
[LUCIUS]
Hello there, Nidol.
How are we today?
This is tedious.
Does that mean you're already
bored and itching for war?
[scoffs]
Doesn't matter.
Rumor has it, there's something
rather troublesome
brewing in the Beltrum Kingdom.
It would be a shame
if Duke Arbor
crumbled right now,
wouldn't it?
[NIDOL]
As a sign of friendship,
I've sent him
a goodwill ambassador.
Internal conflict
provides no resolution.
[chuckles]
I'm amazed you'd do that
for a country that's doomed.
[REISS] Ah, I've been looking
for you, Master Lucius.
Ah?
[LUCIUS]
Oh, dear.
Speak of the
goodwill ambassador,
and he shall appear before you.
Actually, I would appreciate
your assistance with something.
Oh?
[REISS]
At long last, I finally intend
to put my plan into action.
But I've encountered
a certain irregularity.
And a truly bothersome one.
To which a minotaur
poses it no challenge at all.
-[LUCIUS] Really?
-[REISS] Yes.
[REISS] And, Master Nidol,
you will not be required.
You do tend
to stand out, you see?
♪
I'll bite.
How can I assist, ambassador?
You'll abduct a rather
important person of interest.
[REISS] The second princess
of the Beltrum Kingdom.
Flora Beltrum.
[FLORA]
Was that Rio?
[RIO]
"Intruders."
Next Time.
Spirit Chronicles 2.
Yay!
Illustration: Minazuki Futago.