Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! (2025) s01e12 Episode Script
How to Find Your Way of Life
[UCHIMURA] The calamity
has been vanquished.
[indistinct chatter]
[UCHIMURA] We won, all of us,
demi-humans, demons,
all races and tribes.
We fought together
to save our country
and we were victorious.
Now, our achievements
are being recognized.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Form ranks.
♪
My esteemed
Four Elite Generals
of the Demon Army!
[fire blazes]
The Inferno Assailant Ulmandra!
♪
[applause]
Archmage of Storms Sylphid!
Oh.
-[thuds]
-Earthen Bastion
Gnome!
[blasts]
Overseas Manager,
Dennosuke Uchimura!
Sir!
[sighs]
[applause]
You have exceeded
my expectations.
[gasps]
♪
[gasps]
I, I humbly accept
with gratitude.
[cheers and applause]
[chuckles]
[cheers and applause]
Come speak with me
after the ceremony.
[gasps]
[UCHIMURA]
Another one-on-one?
Am I his favorite?
♪
Demon Overlord, once again,
I was thoroughly
moved by your power,
which knows no bounds,
I will continue to strive
to serve you well
as your subordinate.
[DEMON OVERLORD] Dear Uchimura,
let me ask you, what is a king?
Huh?
Sir, um, let me think.
What is a real king?
The one leader
who steers the country, right?
Maybe?
♪
[UCHIMURA]
Was that a test?
Did I answer wrong?
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Uchimura.
I believe
you'd make the perfect king.
♪
Me?
Ugh. Sorry,
what did you just say?
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Become the king.
You are meant to rule
over the next generation.
I can't!
You want me to be the king?
There's no way!
I'm not fit for that!
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Uchimura, you are capable.
Up until now,
you have successfully completed
all the tasks
I've assigned to you.
At times, you've proven
yourself to be a creative
and ambitious thinker.
However, the only work
you've done is
what I've directly
asked of you.
-Nothing more.
-Huh?
[DEMON OVERLORD] As of now,
you are little more than
a talented slave,
dutifully carrying out
the tasks assigned
to him from above.
[gasps]
Being obedient can lead
one to conform
to those around them.
Furthermore,
your low self-esteem
causes you to confuse
humility with servility.
What is it that
holds you back,
Uchimura?
[UCHIMURA]
Me?
Well
[whimpers]
I need some more time
to think.
My apologies.
"What is it that
holds you back?"
There's way too much work
left for one person
to do all on their own.
We have no choice
but to adjust the deadline
or get more people on board.
Hey, now, is that a joke?
Someone as capable
as you should be fine.
You're one of the best, right?
Nabbed the president's award
at a top university?
[UCHIMURA]
I was young and overly eager
and before I knew it,
I had earned the disdain
of my bosses.
Suggestions to improve
the workplace, how ambitious?
[BOSS 12C] Why don't you focus
on the task at hand?
[UCHIMURA] My spirit
was repeatedly broken.
[BOSS 12A] No need for you
to come to the meeting,
Uchimura.
Again
[laughing]
and again.
The men are here,
but we need a lot more tools.
Uh.
And again.
[indistinct chatter]
You're already transferring me?
And again.
I thought I'd overcome
my crippling self-doubt
since coming here.
I guess the scars that
have been etched in me
never healed.
I still carry those wounds
with me today
and that's what holds me back.
People like me aren't
meant to be kings
like the Demon Overlord.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Perish. Giga Death.
♪
[growls]
[roars]
[UCHIMURA]
There's no way!
My hands are shaking
just thinking about it.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Uchimura.
What is a real king?
The one leader
who steers the country, right?
Maybe?
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Your thought process is valid.
But that isn't how any of it
works in this world.
The sole purpose of a king
is very simple, it's power.
Calamities are the biggest
threat to any nation.
Only those capable
of destroying them
are suited to rule a country.
A king holds their seat
through power
even if they are unfit
to be a leader.
-[laughter]
-It is a twisted system,
one that produces tyrants
and foolish leaders,
leaving the people
to suffer most.
This is a disaster greater
than calamity.
My dream
is to end all calamities,
and thus, all kings,
for without one,
there is no need for the other.
And that is why
you shall fulfill this dream
by becoming king!
Even thinking
of becoming a king,
it feels too presumptuous!
I'm sorry, but your faith
in me is misplaced.
I only wish to continue
serving by your side, My Lord!
[DEMON OVERLORD]
It's the only way of life
you can imagine now
because it's safe
and convenient.
It's certainly one of many
paths you could follow.
But a true leader must shoulder
the suffering they face.
They should yearn to.
You've become chained
by your past wounds.
Malicious memories
dull your resolve.
This suffering is yours
and yours alone.
But the choice is also yours.
Will you remain stagnant
and die here
or bear the pain to take
that step forward?
[UCHIMURA]
Demon Overlord, I
I don't believe in myself.
If I do the job assigned to me
then I won't fail.
But taking a risk
on a new venture?
There's no guarantee
of success,
so I become frozen in place.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
You have what it takes
to be a powerful leader.
[UCHIMURA]
I'm a coward
that's it.
[DEMON OVERLORD] Strive
to become a king, Uchimura!
[UCHIMURA]
Why am I such a loser?
I don't know what to do.
[gasps]
Come to think of it,
when I first came here,
the Demon Overlord
said something.
[DEMON OVERLORD] Of course,
should you decline the offer,
you will be returned
to your own world.
I cannot force you to accept.
I know in my heart of hearts
I can't meet
the Demon Overlord's
expectations,
so I shouldn't stay here.
I should resign
and go back to being
a worthless salaryman
in my old world.
[owl hooting]
[NEIA]
Big Sister,
what do you think
Mr. Uchimura's working
so hard on?
Hmm.
All right,
this should help Olulu
with the transition of roles.
Only thing left to do
is file the necessary documents
for each case.
Uh?
♪
Hm?
Aww, it's a letter
from the sweet old couple
that sold chimozu!
[ZUMO] Thank you very much
for your help, the other day.
[CHIMO]
Even after you left,
customers continued
to patronize our shop.
We're very prosperous
now because of you.
[BOTH] We owe you
a world of gratitude.
"We sincerely look forward
to the next time
you come back here
to visit us."
I wanted to eat it again, too.
It's just like
when I was sent overseas.
The hardest part of any job
is always the same.
-[indistinct chatter]
-[sobbing]
Having to say goodbye.
He looks sad.
Let's go tell Ms. Ulmandra
right now!
[UCHIMURA] This letter
is to inform you that,
due to personal reasons,
I am officially announcing
my resignation.
This is of my own volition.
BAR
Dennosuke Uchimura.
♪
BAR
BAR
Once this is accepted,
my role as one
of the Four Elite Generals
will be over.
[glass clinking]
[exhales]
DEMON OVERLORDY
Hm.
Time sure has flown.
[UCHIMURA] It's been one
strange thing after another,
but I had good colleagues
and above all
♪
I had the best boss
you could ever ask for.
It really was
a great work environment.
♪
If I love the workplace
so much,
am I really going to quit
just because
I'm scared to fail?
♪
Uh?
Master, I didn't order this.
[MASTER]
It's on the house.
DEMON OVERLORDY
[UCHIMURA]
Oh, wow, this one too?
Wait, all of this?
You can't give out this much
for free and pay rent, too.
It's fine,
I'm closing after today.
-Huh?
-[Master sighs]
[MASTER]
Now, then
What? Wait a minute,
this is all too sudden.
If this place closes,
what am I going to do?
[water gurgling]
♪
You'll survive.
You no longer need
this establishment.
[UCHIMURA]
What?
Deep breaths.
You, yourself,
should understand that
more than anyone else.
I don't need it anymore?
[glass clinks]
What do you mean by that?
[UCHIMURA] No, I need to make
the rounds to say
my final goodbyes.
[GNOME]
Hey, Uchimura.
[UCHIMURA] Ms. Gnome,
I'm sorry to bother you
so early in the morning.
-I actually came to say--
-Perfect timing,
come look at this.
-Huh?
-[swords clanking]
Is that the demi-human
and demon troops?
[GNOME]
I discussed it with Ulmandra
and we decided to start
joint training
as an experiment.
[UCHIMURA]
With Ms. Ulmandra?
[GNOME]
Yeah, the rest of our soldiers
have headed over
to her for special training.
We were only able
to win because
you had the vision
to divide our positions
by our strengths
and weaknesses.
Now we know,
if we regularly train together,
we can become even
more effective in combat.
As their skills improve,
they'll be able to devise
better strategies
that incorporate
each other's strengths.
Having said that,
honestly, I don't know
if I have what it takes
to bring the demi-humans
and demons together,
to lead them.
I don't know
what will trigger a conflict
and when it does,
what if it creates a new rift
between the tribes?
If that happens,
what can I do?
Once I start thinking about it,
there's no end to it.
[UCHIMURA] I didn't know
she was thinking
that far ahead.
[GNOME] But I also
think of it this way,
one must never be
afraid of change.
[gasps]
You shouldn't deny
your own potential, right?
It's true, isn't it?
I suppose so.
I've only recently begun
to think this way,
all thanks to you.
I must admit,
Ulmandra and I still
get into arguments
every time we see each other.
[sighs]
So, because
of our shortcomings,
we need your help.
Keep coordinating with us
and both units, as well.
[UCHIMURA] Right, I still
had something to say.
If you need anything,
I can always lend a tail.
[sighs]
[bubbling]
-[UCHIMURA] Ms. Sylphid.
-[SYLPHID] Hm?
Do you have a moment to chat?
[SYLPHID] Aah. Hold on
just a second, Overseas.
[UCHIMURA]
What's that?
[SYLPHID] I started a research
facility for breeding gim.
[gasps]
[UCHIMURA] You're just
telling me about this?
Well, I've had the idea
for quite some time.
I was thinking about
the food shortage
and I thought the ability
to yield more gim
might be the best
solution to it.
Hmph. Perhaps.
But I said it wasn't
my expertise to get out of it.
Just me making excuses.
I finally got around
to taking that first step
and I must say,
what a cumbersome task
I've taken up.
Tell me, what's driving you
to work so hard now?
[SYLPHID] Pardon?
I want to do it.
[sighs]
Confronting my worthless
brother brought back
a lot of memories from my past.
♪
But more importantly,
it reminded me of something
I'd almost forgotten.
The kind villagers
who gave me food
when I arrived,
on the verge of death,
even though they themselves
were starved.
That's when I realized,
I wanted to use my power
to help others
as they had helped me.
[gasps]
Jobs are chosen by ability
and aptitude,
but emotions reveal
our calling.
You see, what we want,
not what we should want,
pushes us.
What we want,
not what we should.
Well, I was only able
to face myself like this
because of you.
Consider doing the same.
Try to look within
to find what you seek.
If you face your own heart,
naturally, you'll find
your answer.
Well, I don't need to be
saying this to you, huh?
[UCHIMURA]
Ms. Sylphid?
[SYLPHID] Now then,
I have to get back to work.
Sorry, Overseas,
I don't have time to just
slack off and chat
with you all day.
[UCHIMURA]
I need to look within myself.
[chains jingling]
[fire blazing]
[UCHIMURA]
Ms. Ulmandra?
[fire blazing]
What?
Is she mad again?
Well, well, well,
enjoying a friendly little chat
with the ladies, are you?
Why am I last?
Did you forget
that I exist again?
-Is that it? [laughs]
-Huh? Oh, she's mad all right!
How could she possibly know
I'd even been talking
to Ms. Gnome
and Ms. Sylphid, anyway?
[angry grunt]
Right, of course.
I swear that I fully intended
to visit you, too,
Ms. Ulmandra.
That so?
If you have something to say,
you better say it to my face.
Well, you see
the Demon Overlord,
he told me to strive
to be king.
Hm.
I know I'm pathetic, aren't I?
I've just been moping around
and dragging my feet.
[wind whooshing]
[sighs]
♪
So, you finally
let your guard down.
You've always been
high-strung.
That's your problem.
[gasps]
You've accomplished
so much in the big four.
You've done well.
Don't forget the most
important thing.
What is it that
I've forgotten, though?
-[clanks]
-Ugh?
This.
[ULMANDRA] Ulmandra,
the Inferno Assailant.
[UCHIMURA] Overseas Manager,
Dennosuke Uchimura!
[clanks]
Rely on me.
We're friends, right?
[gasps]
Even if you disappoint
the whole world
I'll still stand by your side.
[chuckles]
So, believe in yourself!
Aim to be the king,
or demon overlord, or
[groans]
-[UCHIMURA] Why?
-Huh? Oh.
[crying]
Why is everyone here
so kind to me?
-[ULMANDRA] Wait, what?
-I'm so glad
I came to this world.
Thank you all so much.
Aw, quit crying!
Hey, Uchimura?
[BOSS 1B] [scoffs] You should
have just kept your mouth shut
and done as you
were told, honestly.
[GNOME] Uchimura,
you mustn't break.
[BOSS 1D] Thanks for the hard
work and all but I'll be
[OLULU]
Mr. Uchimura.
[ZUMO]
We believe in you.
-[CHIMO] We believe in you.
-[laughing]
[SYLPHID]
You have to face yourself.
[BUTAGALIAN]
I believe in you.
[NEIA]
I believe in you.
[ULMANDRA]
We're friends, right?
♪
[chuckles]
[UCHIMURA]
I apologize for the late reply.
Demon Overlord,
your presence is so great
and far too powerful.
I still feel hesitant
about things,
I can't imagine myself
being the king.
However,
my colleagues inspire me.
They stand up to new
challenges every single day.
They work hard
I have learned from each
and every one of their actions
and I realized something.
You should never deny
yourself nor create limitations
on your own strength.
And when I gazed
into my heart,
I saw deep down,
that I could help you,
Demon Overlord.
Knowing that makes me happy in
and of itself and so proud.
In spite of my nerves,
I strive to meet
your expectations and my own.
That I promise.
That said, it's clear
that it's impossible
to just morph
into a powerful king like you.
I, for one, never could.
Therefore, I seek
to find an entirely
new way to be king.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
A new way?
Yes!
The type of king
who does not use power
to stand on top.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Hm.
[UCHIMURA] I only will
if it is all right with you.
♪
This is my path.
Please, allow me to be king!
♪
I am but still
a mere fledgling.
I've yet to fly.
I'm hoping to seek
further guidance from you.
But not only your guidance,
I will need help
from all my new companions.
[all chuckle]
It's an honor
and I will continue
to fully manage it,
no matter the task
in front of me.
♪
Demon Overlord, sir?
[DEMON OVERLORD] All right,
that will do, Uchimura.
♪
For the sake
of the Demon Army,
nay for the sake of the world,
let us aim
for the top together.
Yes, sir!
[chuckles]
Oh, hey, sir,
we got an invitation
to the commemorative ceremony
from the Rampage Kingdom.
[UCHIMURA]
Thank you, Olulu.
Please research
the other attendees.
I want to talk
with our neighbors
as much as I can.
Oh, right, here's the schedule
for inspections
-in the southern region.
-[NEIA] Right!
And also, about
the pest control committee
-[ULMANDRA] Hey, Uchimura!
-Hm?
Why don't we have
a toast to your bright future.
Come on, go
and get your goblet.
Huh? What's this about?
You know, the glasses that
you bought as a pair before?
Oh, yeah,
I remember that glass,
well, after that I presented it
to the Demon Overlord.
[gasps]
No, you better be lying.
[angry grunts]
[Uchimura screams]
[DEMON OVERLORD] To Uchimura
and the future of this world.
Cheers.
Demon Overlordy!
AITSUMUGI / MINAMI KIZUKI
[MASTER]
Right.
The prep works complete.
So long as there are customers
who still have a need
for this business,
a grand reopening.
[door creaks open]
Welcome back.
has been vanquished.
[indistinct chatter]
[UCHIMURA] We won, all of us,
demi-humans, demons,
all races and tribes.
We fought together
to save our country
and we were victorious.
Now, our achievements
are being recognized.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Form ranks.
♪
My esteemed
Four Elite Generals
of the Demon Army!
[fire blazes]
The Inferno Assailant Ulmandra!
♪
[applause]
Archmage of Storms Sylphid!
Oh.
-[thuds]
-Earthen Bastion
Gnome!
[blasts]
Overseas Manager,
Dennosuke Uchimura!
Sir!
[sighs]
[applause]
You have exceeded
my expectations.
[gasps]
♪
[gasps]
I, I humbly accept
with gratitude.
[cheers and applause]
[chuckles]
[cheers and applause]
Come speak with me
after the ceremony.
[gasps]
[UCHIMURA]
Another one-on-one?
Am I his favorite?
♪
Demon Overlord, once again,
I was thoroughly
moved by your power,
which knows no bounds,
I will continue to strive
to serve you well
as your subordinate.
[DEMON OVERLORD] Dear Uchimura,
let me ask you, what is a king?
Huh?
Sir, um, let me think.
What is a real king?
The one leader
who steers the country, right?
Maybe?
♪
[UCHIMURA]
Was that a test?
Did I answer wrong?
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Uchimura.
I believe
you'd make the perfect king.
♪
Me?
Ugh. Sorry,
what did you just say?
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Become the king.
You are meant to rule
over the next generation.
I can't!
You want me to be the king?
There's no way!
I'm not fit for that!
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Uchimura, you are capable.
Up until now,
you have successfully completed
all the tasks
I've assigned to you.
At times, you've proven
yourself to be a creative
and ambitious thinker.
However, the only work
you've done is
what I've directly
asked of you.
-Nothing more.
-Huh?
[DEMON OVERLORD] As of now,
you are little more than
a talented slave,
dutifully carrying out
the tasks assigned
to him from above.
[gasps]
Being obedient can lead
one to conform
to those around them.
Furthermore,
your low self-esteem
causes you to confuse
humility with servility.
What is it that
holds you back,
Uchimura?
[UCHIMURA]
Me?
Well
[whimpers]
I need some more time
to think.
My apologies.
"What is it that
holds you back?"
There's way too much work
left for one person
to do all on their own.
We have no choice
but to adjust the deadline
or get more people on board.
Hey, now, is that a joke?
Someone as capable
as you should be fine.
You're one of the best, right?
Nabbed the president's award
at a top university?
[UCHIMURA]
I was young and overly eager
and before I knew it,
I had earned the disdain
of my bosses.
Suggestions to improve
the workplace, how ambitious?
[BOSS 12C] Why don't you focus
on the task at hand?
[UCHIMURA] My spirit
was repeatedly broken.
[BOSS 12A] No need for you
to come to the meeting,
Uchimura.
Again
[laughing]
and again.
The men are here,
but we need a lot more tools.
Uh.
And again.
[indistinct chatter]
You're already transferring me?
And again.
I thought I'd overcome
my crippling self-doubt
since coming here.
I guess the scars that
have been etched in me
never healed.
I still carry those wounds
with me today
and that's what holds me back.
People like me aren't
meant to be kings
like the Demon Overlord.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Perish. Giga Death.
♪
[growls]
[roars]
[UCHIMURA]
There's no way!
My hands are shaking
just thinking about it.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Uchimura.
What is a real king?
The one leader
who steers the country, right?
Maybe?
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Your thought process is valid.
But that isn't how any of it
works in this world.
The sole purpose of a king
is very simple, it's power.
Calamities are the biggest
threat to any nation.
Only those capable
of destroying them
are suited to rule a country.
A king holds their seat
through power
even if they are unfit
to be a leader.
-[laughter]
-It is a twisted system,
one that produces tyrants
and foolish leaders,
leaving the people
to suffer most.
This is a disaster greater
than calamity.
My dream
is to end all calamities,
and thus, all kings,
for without one,
there is no need for the other.
And that is why
you shall fulfill this dream
by becoming king!
Even thinking
of becoming a king,
it feels too presumptuous!
I'm sorry, but your faith
in me is misplaced.
I only wish to continue
serving by your side, My Lord!
[DEMON OVERLORD]
It's the only way of life
you can imagine now
because it's safe
and convenient.
It's certainly one of many
paths you could follow.
But a true leader must shoulder
the suffering they face.
They should yearn to.
You've become chained
by your past wounds.
Malicious memories
dull your resolve.
This suffering is yours
and yours alone.
But the choice is also yours.
Will you remain stagnant
and die here
or bear the pain to take
that step forward?
[UCHIMURA]
Demon Overlord, I
I don't believe in myself.
If I do the job assigned to me
then I won't fail.
But taking a risk
on a new venture?
There's no guarantee
of success,
so I become frozen in place.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
You have what it takes
to be a powerful leader.
[UCHIMURA]
I'm a coward
that's it.
[DEMON OVERLORD] Strive
to become a king, Uchimura!
[UCHIMURA]
Why am I such a loser?
I don't know what to do.
[gasps]
Come to think of it,
when I first came here,
the Demon Overlord
said something.
[DEMON OVERLORD] Of course,
should you decline the offer,
you will be returned
to your own world.
I cannot force you to accept.
I know in my heart of hearts
I can't meet
the Demon Overlord's
expectations,
so I shouldn't stay here.
I should resign
and go back to being
a worthless salaryman
in my old world.
[owl hooting]
[NEIA]
Big Sister,
what do you think
Mr. Uchimura's working
so hard on?
Hmm.
All right,
this should help Olulu
with the transition of roles.
Only thing left to do
is file the necessary documents
for each case.
Uh?
♪
Hm?
Aww, it's a letter
from the sweet old couple
that sold chimozu!
[ZUMO] Thank you very much
for your help, the other day.
[CHIMO]
Even after you left,
customers continued
to patronize our shop.
We're very prosperous
now because of you.
[BOTH] We owe you
a world of gratitude.
"We sincerely look forward
to the next time
you come back here
to visit us."
I wanted to eat it again, too.
It's just like
when I was sent overseas.
The hardest part of any job
is always the same.
-[indistinct chatter]
-[sobbing]
Having to say goodbye.
He looks sad.
Let's go tell Ms. Ulmandra
right now!
[UCHIMURA] This letter
is to inform you that,
due to personal reasons,
I am officially announcing
my resignation.
This is of my own volition.
BAR
Dennosuke Uchimura.
♪
BAR
BAR
Once this is accepted,
my role as one
of the Four Elite Generals
will be over.
[glass clinking]
[exhales]
DEMON OVERLORDY
Hm.
Time sure has flown.
[UCHIMURA] It's been one
strange thing after another,
but I had good colleagues
and above all
♪
I had the best boss
you could ever ask for.
It really was
a great work environment.
♪
If I love the workplace
so much,
am I really going to quit
just because
I'm scared to fail?
♪
Uh?
Master, I didn't order this.
[MASTER]
It's on the house.
DEMON OVERLORDY
[UCHIMURA]
Oh, wow, this one too?
Wait, all of this?
You can't give out this much
for free and pay rent, too.
It's fine,
I'm closing after today.
-Huh?
-[Master sighs]
[MASTER]
Now, then
What? Wait a minute,
this is all too sudden.
If this place closes,
what am I going to do?
[water gurgling]
♪
You'll survive.
You no longer need
this establishment.
[UCHIMURA]
What?
Deep breaths.
You, yourself,
should understand that
more than anyone else.
I don't need it anymore?
[glass clinks]
What do you mean by that?
[UCHIMURA] No, I need to make
the rounds to say
my final goodbyes.
[GNOME]
Hey, Uchimura.
[UCHIMURA] Ms. Gnome,
I'm sorry to bother you
so early in the morning.
-I actually came to say--
-Perfect timing,
come look at this.
-Huh?
-[swords clanking]
Is that the demi-human
and demon troops?
[GNOME]
I discussed it with Ulmandra
and we decided to start
joint training
as an experiment.
[UCHIMURA]
With Ms. Ulmandra?
[GNOME]
Yeah, the rest of our soldiers
have headed over
to her for special training.
We were only able
to win because
you had the vision
to divide our positions
by our strengths
and weaknesses.
Now we know,
if we regularly train together,
we can become even
more effective in combat.
As their skills improve,
they'll be able to devise
better strategies
that incorporate
each other's strengths.
Having said that,
honestly, I don't know
if I have what it takes
to bring the demi-humans
and demons together,
to lead them.
I don't know
what will trigger a conflict
and when it does,
what if it creates a new rift
between the tribes?
If that happens,
what can I do?
Once I start thinking about it,
there's no end to it.
[UCHIMURA] I didn't know
she was thinking
that far ahead.
[GNOME] But I also
think of it this way,
one must never be
afraid of change.
[gasps]
You shouldn't deny
your own potential, right?
It's true, isn't it?
I suppose so.
I've only recently begun
to think this way,
all thanks to you.
I must admit,
Ulmandra and I still
get into arguments
every time we see each other.
[sighs]
So, because
of our shortcomings,
we need your help.
Keep coordinating with us
and both units, as well.
[UCHIMURA] Right, I still
had something to say.
If you need anything,
I can always lend a tail.
[sighs]
[bubbling]
-[UCHIMURA] Ms. Sylphid.
-[SYLPHID] Hm?
Do you have a moment to chat?
[SYLPHID] Aah. Hold on
just a second, Overseas.
[UCHIMURA]
What's that?
[SYLPHID] I started a research
facility for breeding gim.
[gasps]
[UCHIMURA] You're just
telling me about this?
Well, I've had the idea
for quite some time.
I was thinking about
the food shortage
and I thought the ability
to yield more gim
might be the best
solution to it.
Hmph. Perhaps.
But I said it wasn't
my expertise to get out of it.
Just me making excuses.
I finally got around
to taking that first step
and I must say,
what a cumbersome task
I've taken up.
Tell me, what's driving you
to work so hard now?
[SYLPHID] Pardon?
I want to do it.
[sighs]
Confronting my worthless
brother brought back
a lot of memories from my past.
♪
But more importantly,
it reminded me of something
I'd almost forgotten.
The kind villagers
who gave me food
when I arrived,
on the verge of death,
even though they themselves
were starved.
That's when I realized,
I wanted to use my power
to help others
as they had helped me.
[gasps]
Jobs are chosen by ability
and aptitude,
but emotions reveal
our calling.
You see, what we want,
not what we should want,
pushes us.
What we want,
not what we should.
Well, I was only able
to face myself like this
because of you.
Consider doing the same.
Try to look within
to find what you seek.
If you face your own heart,
naturally, you'll find
your answer.
Well, I don't need to be
saying this to you, huh?
[UCHIMURA]
Ms. Sylphid?
[SYLPHID] Now then,
I have to get back to work.
Sorry, Overseas,
I don't have time to just
slack off and chat
with you all day.
[UCHIMURA]
I need to look within myself.
[chains jingling]
[fire blazing]
[UCHIMURA]
Ms. Ulmandra?
[fire blazing]
What?
Is she mad again?
Well, well, well,
enjoying a friendly little chat
with the ladies, are you?
Why am I last?
Did you forget
that I exist again?
-Is that it? [laughs]
-Huh? Oh, she's mad all right!
How could she possibly know
I'd even been talking
to Ms. Gnome
and Ms. Sylphid, anyway?
[angry grunt]
Right, of course.
I swear that I fully intended
to visit you, too,
Ms. Ulmandra.
That so?
If you have something to say,
you better say it to my face.
Well, you see
the Demon Overlord,
he told me to strive
to be king.
Hm.
I know I'm pathetic, aren't I?
I've just been moping around
and dragging my feet.
[wind whooshing]
[sighs]
♪
So, you finally
let your guard down.
You've always been
high-strung.
That's your problem.
[gasps]
You've accomplished
so much in the big four.
You've done well.
Don't forget the most
important thing.
What is it that
I've forgotten, though?
-[clanks]
-Ugh?
This.
[ULMANDRA] Ulmandra,
the Inferno Assailant.
[UCHIMURA] Overseas Manager,
Dennosuke Uchimura!
[clanks]
Rely on me.
We're friends, right?
[gasps]
Even if you disappoint
the whole world
I'll still stand by your side.
[chuckles]
So, believe in yourself!
Aim to be the king,
or demon overlord, or
[groans]
-[UCHIMURA] Why?
-Huh? Oh.
[crying]
Why is everyone here
so kind to me?
-[ULMANDRA] Wait, what?
-I'm so glad
I came to this world.
Thank you all so much.
Aw, quit crying!
Hey, Uchimura?
[BOSS 1B] [scoffs] You should
have just kept your mouth shut
and done as you
were told, honestly.
[GNOME] Uchimura,
you mustn't break.
[BOSS 1D] Thanks for the hard
work and all but I'll be
[OLULU]
Mr. Uchimura.
[ZUMO]
We believe in you.
-[CHIMO] We believe in you.
-[laughing]
[SYLPHID]
You have to face yourself.
[BUTAGALIAN]
I believe in you.
[NEIA]
I believe in you.
[ULMANDRA]
We're friends, right?
♪
[chuckles]
[UCHIMURA]
I apologize for the late reply.
Demon Overlord,
your presence is so great
and far too powerful.
I still feel hesitant
about things,
I can't imagine myself
being the king.
However,
my colleagues inspire me.
They stand up to new
challenges every single day.
They work hard
I have learned from each
and every one of their actions
and I realized something.
You should never deny
yourself nor create limitations
on your own strength.
And when I gazed
into my heart,
I saw deep down,
that I could help you,
Demon Overlord.
Knowing that makes me happy in
and of itself and so proud.
In spite of my nerves,
I strive to meet
your expectations and my own.
That I promise.
That said, it's clear
that it's impossible
to just morph
into a powerful king like you.
I, for one, never could.
Therefore, I seek
to find an entirely
new way to be king.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
A new way?
Yes!
The type of king
who does not use power
to stand on top.
[DEMON OVERLORD]
Hm.
[UCHIMURA] I only will
if it is all right with you.
♪
This is my path.
Please, allow me to be king!
♪
I am but still
a mere fledgling.
I've yet to fly.
I'm hoping to seek
further guidance from you.
But not only your guidance,
I will need help
from all my new companions.
[all chuckle]
It's an honor
and I will continue
to fully manage it,
no matter the task
in front of me.
♪
Demon Overlord, sir?
[DEMON OVERLORD] All right,
that will do, Uchimura.
♪
For the sake
of the Demon Army,
nay for the sake of the world,
let us aim
for the top together.
Yes, sir!
[chuckles]
Oh, hey, sir,
we got an invitation
to the commemorative ceremony
from the Rampage Kingdom.
[UCHIMURA]
Thank you, Olulu.
Please research
the other attendees.
I want to talk
with our neighbors
as much as I can.
Oh, right, here's the schedule
for inspections
-in the southern region.
-[NEIA] Right!
And also, about
the pest control committee
-[ULMANDRA] Hey, Uchimura!
-Hm?
Why don't we have
a toast to your bright future.
Come on, go
and get your goblet.
Huh? What's this about?
You know, the glasses that
you bought as a pair before?
Oh, yeah,
I remember that glass,
well, after that I presented it
to the Demon Overlord.
[gasps]
No, you better be lying.
[angry grunts]
[Uchimura screams]
[DEMON OVERLORD] To Uchimura
and the future of this world.
Cheers.
Demon Overlordy!
AITSUMUGI / MINAMI KIZUKI
[MASTER]
Right.
The prep works complete.
So long as there are customers
who still have a need
for this business,
a grand reopening.
[door creaks open]
Welcome back.