Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (2021) s02e08 Episode Script

[birds chirping]
♪
[gasps]
♪
I know he isn't here with me.
[chuckles]
But I do wonder,
what is Haruto doing right now?
Hey, uh, do you remember
what he said, exactly?
Well, if I remember correctly.
-It was "Miharu."
-Huh?
When she told us that,
it made me hopeful.
But no, of course, I couldn't
possibly be that lucky.
Now, I need to focus up!
[inhales]
♪
[ALL]
Huh?
♪
[water splashes]
[all gasp]
[ORPHIA]
Good morning, Miharu!
Good morning.
I see you're practicing
early again today.
You're a harder worker than
you give yourself credit for!
-You think so?
-It's true, you really are!
Is there a reason
you're so dedicated?
Tell me how,
so I can be like you!
Oh, well, sure!
Practicing is fun, which is
a big part of it, but
-[ORPHIA] But?
-Huh?
[MIHARU] While we're enjoying
a peaceful existence here
in the village.
Haruto is out there
working hard for all of us.
That's why.
-That makes sense!
-It's all for Mister Rio!
No, it's not that.
I want to do everything
I can to make sure
I'm not a burden to him
while he's juggling so much,
you know?
Yes, indeed.
Well, if your kind
intention means
you're learning Spirit Arts
more quickly,
then it's all for the best,
right?
-She's got a point!
-You're right.
[chuckles]
[SARA]
I must say.
It's already quite
an amazing feat
to be able to create water
after such a short time.
And you were even able
to control it, weren't you?
Honestly, I was in shock!
Miharu, you are connected
to Lady Aishia telepathically,
so it is possible
your connection
allows your Spirit Arts
abilities to blossom.
I agree! But even if
that helps you grow,
the results are due to
the hard work you've put in!
-It's true!
-Uh-huh.
Thanks, you guys!
And now, since I know,
next time I see her,
I'll be sure
to thank Miss Aishia, too.
-[CELIA] Aishia!
-Huh?
Good morning! Have some tea?
[AISHIA]
Mm.
[gasps]
It's delicious!
It tastes similar
to when Haruto makes it.
Does it? Well, thanks!
I'm the one who taught Rio
how to make it, you know.
[wind gusting]
[CELIA] You feel the wind
picking up?
I'm sorry is something wrong?
Oh, no. It's nothing.
SPIRIT CHRONICLES 2
[ALPHONSE]
Monsters?
Why are they wearing
knights' uniforms?
What you're seeing
is a modified human.
THE CLUTCHES OF EVIL,
STEALING EVER CLOSER
[MALE OFFICER 207A]
Who are you?
Stand down!
Yes, I'd be happy to.
[MALE OFFICER 207A] Are you
adventurers from Amande?
No, I'm afraid not.
[MALE OFFICER 207A] What are
you doing in the forest, then?
You seem an unsavory lot.
Well, that's because
we are unsavory.
So, would you gents
happen to be knights
of the Beltrum Kingdom?
-[all gasp]
-How would you know who we are?
It's simple.
When one considers
which knights
are staying in Amande
at the moment,
it would seem you must be
the elite guards
of Princess Flora.
That so. And who are you?
[LUCIUS] Just a man who's got
business with you lot.
I'd say
there's about 20 of them.
And they're all on
the younger side, as well.
[REISS] Something popped
into my mind.
You were once among
the noble class
in the Beltrum Kingdom.
Does anyone look familiar?
Not a one of them.
But, even if they did,
it wouldn't change
what we're about to do.
Then, if you have no objections
to using them as blank dolls,
-I'll leave it to you.
-[chuckles]
I don't like this.
Why don't we just beat them up
and take them into custody?
Not so fast!
We should talk it out!
[laughs]
We've got a lively one
over here!
I like it.
Be careful not to kill them,
as tempting as it may be.
Yeah, I know the deal.
But I'm helping you out,
so let me have some fun here.
You just make sure
none of them escape.
There's always a runner.
[sword clanking]
[knights gasp]
Seems like this brigand
wants a fight!
Allow me to serve justice!
I will not!
Surround and subdue them!
[MALE OFFICER 207A]
If they resist,
then you may counterattack.
Ready yourselves!
-[gasps]
-Too slow, boys.
[LUCIUS] The moment I moved
to draw my sword,
you should have been
strengthening yourselves
with magic instead of gawking!
[ALPHONSE] This is
the perfect opportunity!
When that blasted duke learns
how ably I dispatched my prey,
he'll be flabbergasted!
[yelps]
[chuckles]
You're a curious one, eh.
You can die!
Enchant Physical Ability!
[grunts]
I think I'll save you
for last, boy.
[groans]
[LUCIUS] Come on!
What are you waiting for?
Hurry up and use your little
protective spells
while you can!
[KNIGHTS]
Enchant Physical Ability!
You have permission
to kill him!
Keep the other alive
for questioning!
Oh?
[LUCIUS]
Go ahead and try!
[all scream]
[LUCIUS] What's wrong, fellas?
Is that all you've got?
I was hoping for more
of a challenge!
-[MALE KNIGHT 208H] Blast it!
-[LUCIUS] Come on!
[LUCIUS]
You haven't hit me once!
[MALE KNIGHT 208H]
He's treating this like some
kind of game!
[chuckles]
Oh, did you want me
to take it more seriously?
In that case, I'll start
culling the herd now.
[groans]
[ALPHONSE]
No, he can't.
At this rate,
we'll surely lose!
Does he have
an enchanted sword too?
It's not fair!
Why does everyone else get one?
Sneaky cowards!
If I had an enchanted sword,
then
[groaning]
[LUCIUS]
Ah! Only four left, I see.
[ALPHONSE]
How? It's impossible!
[REISS]
Thanks to your hard work.
My retrieval
of the unconscious knights
is proceeding smoothly.
The real work has just begun.
A few more knights,
and we're finished!
You know what that means, boy?
It's your turn soon.
We need to move, now.
[MALE OFFICER 207A]
Retreat!
[ALPHONSE]
This, it's part of the plan!
We need to call for backup!
Yes, it's a tactical retreat!
[LUCIUS]
Fleeing?
I would have thought
the fight helped them
to understand the hopelessness
of this situation.
Hey! If you run,
it just means I'll catch you!
[chuckles]
[MALE OFFICER 207A]
Move!
[gasps]
[MALE OFFICER 207A]
How did you get here?
Don't worry yourself.
You're not going to die here.
[screams]
[groans]
[whimpering]
[ALPHONSE]
No!
See, I told you
I was saving you for last.
Now don't cause
too much trouble.
[LUCIUS]
I was right.
You're lively,
and those eyes tell a story.
[ALPHONSE]
What does that mean?
[LUCIUS] They seem to carry
glimpses of the dirty way
you've lived your life.
You're a terribly
intriguing fellow,
do you know that?
[ALPHONSE]
Wait, hang on!
If it's money you want,
I can pay!
And I won't tell, you can just
take it and do what you want!
Huh? You're bribing me?
[ALPHONSE]
Now I've got him!
I can use money to negotiate!
[chuckles]
You are rather curious.
What to do with you?
SPIRIT CHRONICLES 2
[LISELOTTE] Master Haruto.
Thank you for joining us today.
In time, I will send
a messenger with updates.
I hope your stay in Amande
will afford you
the opportunity
to get some rest.
Thank you. I hope so too.
-Oh, and uh
-Yes, ma'am?
It's just, if we should ever
happen to meet again,
I hope we will find
the time to talk.
The Duke and I would like
the chance to offer
our formal thanks to you
as well, if it pleases you.
Yes! I would like that!
[RIO]
I wonder
has she noticed it might
be me, as I suspected?
Or, is this just
who Princess Flora is?
I suppose I'll wait
and see for now.
Well, seems like we'll be stuck
here in Amande for a while,
at least until we can help
fully secure
the neighboring lands.
So, if you plan on visiting
Liselotte's mansion later,
we might just get to see
each other there.
Yes, they will be staying
for a little longer.
If the Hero desires it,
I could arrange to have
a tea party.
Sir, Haruto,
would you care to join?
My Lady.
If you're kind enough
to invite me, then yes.
It would be my great pleasure.
Oh, good! I would like that!
[SAKATA]
All right.
Can we let the poor swordsman
leave in peace already?
The rest of this can be
hashed out another day.
The Hero has a point!
We cannot keep
our guest here forever.
Well, then, Sir Haruto,
let's meet again.
[RIO]
Yes, Your Grace.
I shall see you all soon.
If you'll excuse me,
I'll be off.
[footfall]
[exhales]
[sighs]
Good sir.
I don't wish to be rude
but, are you feeling well?
Huh? What do you mean?
Your mood, you appear
to feel less spirited.
So, I wondered if something
was weighing on you.
No. Can't say there's
anything bugging me
at the moment.
But if you ask me,
Flora's the one
who's acting kinda weird.
[gasps]
[FLORA]
What?
Me? Do I appear to be
acting strange to you, Hero?
Wow. You're not very
self-aware, huh?
Ever since we got
ambushed by monsters,
no, ever since that
swordsman showed up,
you've been acting all fidgety,
like your mind is off
in la la land,
thinking about who knows what?
Oh, I don't think that's
an accurate depiction of me.
Fine. If that's how you feel,
I won't argue you.
All I'm trying to say is,
that's how it looks to me.
[FLORA]
I see,
could you explain
what gave you that impression?
Well, when he's here,
you're like,
staring directly at his face
the whole time.
Oh, when you say the word "he,"
do you speak of Sir Haruto?
See? And when I mention
some rando,
you automatically know
it's Haruto.
[FLORA] What?
Eh, n-no no, that's not.
Princess Flora has many duties
as our kingdom's
representative.
Since Haruto saved us
from grave peril,
I'm certain she's just
worrying about
how to express our gratitude.
It may be of great
importance to her
since Duke Huguenot is looking
to employ his service.
Oh, that makes sense.
Is that all?
Uh, yes, sir!
Well, if that's how it is,
then it's not like
I don't understand this stuff.
But Haruto?
I feel like everyone's making
such a big deal over someone
who's pretty average to me.
Well, naturally,
that's because you yourself
are so exceptional.
It stands to reason that
you would be harder to impress
than the princess or myself.
Oh! I totally get that!
So, that's what's happening!
[SAKATA] If that's the case,
I can't blame anyone!
Hmm.
[whimpering]
Hmph!
I guess that does it.
[REISS]
Thank you for all your efforts.
I've already
begun things here as well.
[gasps]
[ALPHONSE]
Monsters?
Why are they wearing
knights' uniforms?
[gasps]
[screams]
[gasps]
[growls]
W-what are those things?
What you're seeing
is a modified human.
I'm rebuilding their spirits
and bodies
into something more useful.
-[growls]
-[gagging]
Now, Lucius,
if you wouldn't mind,
please remove his clothing
so I can begin.
I don't care to take off
another man's clothing.
You can do it yourself.
Dear, dear, dear.
He stirs, is there any reason
you brought this young man
to me conscious?
I thought he would be
a good test subject.
Something about this one
tells me
he'd be the perfect candidate
for your revenant.
Yes, but if the ritual fails,
we will have wasted
one of our precious stones.
You gotta break
a few eggs, right?
Look at all these other husks
you've got lying around.
[LUCIUS] With these bodies
you've converted,
there's more than enough
fighting power left
if this fails.
[sighs]
I suppose
I have no other choice.
[chuckles]
[LUCIUS]
Upsy-daisy!
I'm begging you,
please let me go!
Let's see.
[whimpers]
[groans]
There's a reason
this doesn't hurt.
Despite what it looks like,
this isn't physical yet.
This is the point
where your body and mind
give in to the pain.
It is only a matter of time,
young man!
[whimpering]
♪
[GUSTAV]
How is it possible
the search party
hasn't returned yet?
Could it be that a monster
beyond the scope
of our imaginings
hides in that forest?
It could also be that they
have simply been hindered
by some sort of accident.
I understand.
You are dismissed, sir.
I will send notice
when I've devised a plan.
I shall await
your command, sir.
[GUSTAV]
As suspected,
we are in need of someone
talented in military affairs.
[sighs]
Of course, the unit in
question is the one
Alphonse was a part of.
He's just as talentless
as I thought.
[FLORA]
I wonder,
was my behavior
truly unusual today?
What am I thinking anyway?
Rio. Haruto.
Their names and their
hair colors are different.
Surely, they're two
different people.
But, if Haruto turns out
to be Rio after all.
You need to take him
and get out of here, Princess!
[FLORA] He saved me,
but I couldn't thank him.
It was all so fast,
I didn't have a chance
to undo our misunderstanding.
All I could do was flee.
Do I apologize?
Even though no amount
of apologizing
would atone for all
the mistakes I made.
My deepest apologies.
I should have sent
only my own people
for something
of this importance.
Nonsense.
It was myself who suggested
that we send the local knights
as the advance unit
for the investigation.
Yes, but still.
Also we have yet to confirm
if the men have all perished.
Let us be optimistic.
I suppose you're right.
Let us send a search party,
as soon as we are able.
Having said that, though.
[GUSTAV] Yes. We'll wait
until after sunrise.
The advance unit
may yet return,
so we shouldn't risk
more lives.
Better to bide our time.
Indeed.
Between your maidens,
the guard, and the swordsman,
I surely thought we had taken
care of most of the monsters.
Me too.
[LISELOTTE] Only a few monsters
escaped into the forest,
not enough to worry.
But that's if we
encountered them all.
I hadn't considered
the alternative.
Do you think there could be
more minotaurs in the forest?
I sure hope not.
I wouldn't rule it out myself.
If we consider
the worst case scenario,
it's possible more nightmarish
monsters are out there.
Mm.
[LISELOTTE] One would assume
that an abundance of monsters
lurking in the woods would be
impossible to overlook.
And yet, it's precisely that
kind of assumption
that has led us
to the situation we're in.
It's done. I will send Aria.
Tomorrow, I will arrange a unit
with my best maids and soldiers
and equip them well.
They'll have enchanted swords.
[GUSTAV]
Good.
I would like to offer you
additional knights,
but it may take some more time.
-[LISELOTTE] No.
-Huh?
I cannot ask your people
to take any further action
on my behalf, Your Grace.
It's in my hands now.
Huh? Yes, I understand.
In that case, there's Haruto.
[GUSTAV] I think
it would be a good idea
to ask for his assistance
in these troublesome times.
Yes, and if he were
a citizen of Amande,
it would be easier for me
to ask him.
He hails from outside
our walls, I'm afraid.
But beyond that,
he seems quite devoted
to protecting
one of his companions.
Yes, you're right.
We shouldn't pin
all our hopes on newcomers,
but seasoned adventurers.
[LISELOTTE]
True, but in this case,
I won't use them, either.
Huh?
Since there is a possibility
that more minotaurs
lurk in the forest,
I need people here
to defend the city.
[LISELOTTE] We could be
ambushed at any time.
A worry we should not overlook.
[fire crackling]
[gulping]
[sighs]
-[chomps]
-All right, then.
It's been long enough that
our most recent specimen
should have completed
the assimilation.
[LUCIUS] While that's great
and all, come on!
I'm feeling claustrophobic
over here!
Put the freaks away, already!
Really?
As it's a new collection,
I was hoping I might admire
my handiwork
for a while longer.
[scoffs]
As always, your creepy tastes
don't align with mine
in any way.
It's all subjective.
They are like my own children,
can you blame me?
♪
Wow, it already feels
like a new forest!
I think I'll finally be able
to sleep in peace!
We move tomorrow morning.
Everything is set to go
just before sunrise.
I implore you not to oversleep.
If you're worried about
someone oversleeping,
tell it to our newest
tag-along over there.
[LUCIUS]
Right, boy?
[ALPHONSE (MONSTER)]
[scoffs] If I can't sleep in,
why waste the night?
I should be pressing forward
with the plan
before those louts realize
what fate is about
to befall them.
[chuckles]
That's some creepy voice
you've got there.
I've managed to create
a perfected revenant.
It's more aggressive
than the strengthened dolls
and has enhanced
fighting capabilities to boot.
[REISS]
But its hobbled intellect
and stunted reasoning skills
render it harder to control.
But it should still be useful
in the attack tomorrow, right?
Yes, he'll be of great use
to us.
[REISS] As a disposable tool
to be tossed aside.
Make me proud, boy!
I have high hopes for you!
[chomps]
Bottoms up!
[gulping]
[laughs]
[ALPHONSE (MONSTER)]
I'll kill them!
Kill them all,
if it's the last thing I do!
Poor sap is eating
through the bone, too!
[chuckles]
[LUCIUS]
You're still hopeless, huh?
[birds chirping]
[AISHIA]
Haruto, wake up.
Huh?
[RIO]
Aishia?
Good morning.
Good morning.
I have urgent news.
And what would that be?
Monsters suddenly
appeared nearby.
I can sense their presence.
Huh?
Inside the city?
Or are they outside?
[AISHIA] I can't tell
their specific location.
I know they're to the west.
My senses
are currently overwhelmed.
There must be a lot of them.
[RIO]
What?
With a sensation this strong,
I should have noticed them
much sooner than now.
It's strange that I didn't.
I think something's been
brewing since yesterday.
Do you see those people
on the road?
Huh?
[MALE SOLDIER 8B]
We did get a notice stating
the knights
who went to explore the forest
might return sometime
this morning.
[RIO]
All right.
For now, let's go and get
a grasp of the situation.
[RIO]
Where's Celia?
[AISHIA]
She's still fast asleep.
[RIO]
Oh, that's good.
[growls]
It looks like the party
may have returned.
[growling]
-Those are monsters!
-Sound the alarm right now!
[bell ringing]
Huh?
[minotaur 208A roars]
NEXT TIME
THE BATTLE TO DEFEND AMANDE
[RIO]
"The Battle to Defend Amande."
SPIRIT CHRONICLES 2
ILLUSTRATION: MINAZUKI FUTAGO