03x12 - (D) Festival Preparations

[bunniefuu]

[RIMURU]
It was officially decided

that we'd hold
a massive festival

to celebrate
Tempest's introduction

to the rest of the world.

[RIMURU] We've been
crazy busy getting ready.

[scribbling]

[squeezing]

[juice trickles]

[RIMURU] We plan on having
all of Tempest's officials

share presentations
of their own, as well.

[RIMURU]
The history of healing potions?

It's our chosen subject,
Lord Rimuru!

This is a collection
of old versions

of healing potions we've made!

[GABIRU] Vesta and I
are working on building

an exhibition to show them off!

And don't worry,

we won't be revealing
any production techniques.

Our primary goal
is to find individuals

who might be interested in
helping us with our research.

Oh, I see.

Could be a good chance
to recruit more hands.

Good luck, you guys.

But of course!

We won't allow
Kurobe to beat us!

Oh, right.

I heard they're putting their
best creations up on display.

We're competing to see
who attracts the most visitors.

And it's a festival, after all.

Uh-huh!

What's the point
if it's not fun?

[RIMURU] I'm glad to see
everyone getting so excited.

[gasps]

[snickers]

[RIMURU]
What's up, Shion?

[RIMURU] How's the presentation
coming along?

You'll have to wait and see,
Lord Rimuru!

[SHION]
You'll love it!

It doesn't involve cooking,
right?

Speaking of.

[VELDORA] Oh me next,
my turn, my turn!

I've got the perfect
presentation idea!

I can use my dragon breath
to grill food!

[gutted]

Let's forget
about that for now.

[door opens]

Oh, hey there, Shuna.

Did you need something?

[SHUNA] I actually
have a favor to ask of you.

Hm?

If it's possible,
could you take me

to the Kingdom of Engrassia?

♪

Even though
it's a request from you,

I don't know if I can.

[RIMURU]
This guy is Yoshida.

[RIMURU]
He's a fancy chef

who reincarnated
from the same world as me.

[RIMURU] C'mon. I could
really use your cooking skills!

Tempest needs someone like you!

It took me a lot of blood,
sweat and tears

to get this restaurant
up and running.

[YOSHIDA]
I'd love to help you out.

[YOSHIDA] But then
who would run this place?

Sir, please!

[SHUNA]
I'm begging you!

[gasps]

[YOSHIDA] Try as you might,
you won't seduce me.

Huh?

[YOSHIDA]
I mean, if you really insist,

show me that
you're talented enough

to earn my approval first!

Look, I'll give you a chance.

If you can make a dish
that satisfies me,

then I might
consider your request.

[chuckles proudly]

Shuna, why don't you
show Yoshida what you can do?

Make the tastiest dish

you've ever made in your life
and blow him away!

[SHUNA] Okay!
I won't let you down!

[SHUNA]
I'll be right back!

[footsteps approaching]

♪

[plate thuds]

♪

[bites]

Delicious!

Thank you for your kind words.

Well, guess you beat me.

Looks like I'm in.

[RIMURU]
Alright then.

[RIMURU] I guess it's time
I did something myself.

Oh.
I know!

[Mjolmile laughs]

[MJOLMILE]
Thanks for coming in,

how may I be of service today?

[laughs]

Well.

I was thinking of using sl*ves

to work on
a new business venture,

and so I wanted to offer you
a chance to invest.

[MJOLMILE] I see, a little
night-time entertainment, eh?

[MJOLMILE]
That's quite interesting.

[MJOLMILE] But of course,
the first thing to consider

is what to pay the ladies.

I'm sorry, pay?

How utterly ridiculous,

what idiot
gives money to a sl*ve?

[MJOLMILE]
How senseless.

[MJOLMILE]
Does this moron even know

how much
a high-quality sl*ve is worth?

Lord Kazak, your insight
is as spot-on as ever!

I must admit your wisdom
truly has no limits!

But I do wonder,

aren't the sl*ves you speak of

rather difficult to obtain
as of late?

Ah.

You're not wrong about that.

But between you and me,
I have my connections.

See, these sl*ves are elves!

[MJOLMILE]
Did he just say elves?

[MJOLMILE]
It's ill*gal to enslave elves

who've earned citizenship.

[MJOLMILE]
Which means he's talking about

elves who were living
in the forest in secret.

[MJOLMILE]
He's clearly working with

a criminal organization
on this.

What say you?

It's a good deal, isn't it?

[laughs nervously]

Yes, I guess it is.

[MJOLMILE]
I can't get mixed up in this.

[MJOLMILE] Think. Think
of a way to turn him down!

What up, buddy!

Who the hell are you?

We are in the middle of

a very important
financial venture!

Well, if it isn't Rimuru!

Did my assistant not tell you

I was entertaining an important
business opportunity?

Oh yeah, he did.

That's my bad.

Guess I just couldn't wait.

Sorry.

[gasps]

[chuckles softly]

Oh, ignoring us?

You naive little brat.

Not only did you barge in here

without permission
to eavesdrop,

you've interrupted
our discussion!

I think you owe me an apology!

You're right, I should've been
more considerate.

It's totally my fault.

My.

I must say,
your face isn't half bad.

You should be quiet, Kazak.

[KAZAK]
Huh?

Well, it seems
I've struck a nerve.

Anyway,
I'd be happy to give you

a personal lesson
on proper etiquette.

It appears you didn't hear me
the first time,

so I'll say it again, be quiet.

I will not let a mere viscount

disrespect the person
who saved my life!

Ungrateful swine.

[Kazak groans]

I've had my fill of listening
to your mindless drivel.

[MJOLMILE] Never come to me
for help again, you scum!

I'll make you pay!

You won't get away with
defying a noble like this!

[scoffs]

Noble or not,
I refuse to deal with th*gs

who work
with criminal organizations!

Mjolmile you fool.

This isn't over!

You still owe me
for all the favors

I've done for you!

[scoffs]

Yeah, yeah, that isn't anything
I haven't heard before.

I didn't mean
for that to happen.

That guy seemed pretty mad,

are you sure
everything will be okay?

[chuckles]

It's alright, you gave me
a reason to throw him out!

[Mjolmile laughs]

[both laughing]

Jeez, taking elves as sl*ves,
huh?

Greed makes
people come up with

some pretty cruel ideas.

I couldn't agree more.

I needed to cut ties
with him anyway,

so it all works out.

[RIMURU]
Will he be a problem?

Oh please!

There's a reason
why people call me

the Don of the Underworld!

I'll take care of this
by myself,

just you watch.

[MJOLMILE]
Anyway,

I hope you don't mind
me asking,

but what brings you here today?

Ah, right.

I wanted to see
if you were down

to do another job for me.

Is that so?

Cooking up another idea
in that head of yours?

Don't get me wrong,
whenever you bring me a job

it's guaranteed
to be profitable,

but you make me work for it.

I wanted to open up
a fast-food restaurant.

Do ya now?

Hey, don't be like that,

this is related to that project
we spoke about.

I want you
to try to open a location

in Tempest as a test run!

I see.

In that case,
before we give it a go,

would you like an update
on our progress so far?

Sure! I take it
training's been going well?

Yes, in fact it has!

I don't wish
to sound braggadocious,

but I dare say
that you won't find

a better trained crew anywhere!

That's great to hear!

So, for the first store,

I was thinking we should sell

hamburgers,
fries and soft drinks!

Yeah, that could work!

Also, if we served skewers

cooked in that
secret sauce of yours,

I'm certain they would
draw in customers!

[MJOLMILE]
And if we add rice ba*ls,

I can guarantee our profits

are going to sh**t
through the roof!

Okay!
We'll serve those, too!

I assume you've got
all the staff you need?

[MJOLMILE]
But of course!

I've got more than enough
people to open up

at least twenty stores
without issue!

I've spared no expense
when it comes to recruitment,

so we have
plenty of workers on hand!

That's perfect!

Sorry to ask,

but do you think
you could let me

borrow your five
most talented people?

Alright,

but do you mind
if I ask you why?

The truth is,

I've got this friend
who really needs

some help named Veldora.

V-Veldora?

[RIMURU] Yeah, he's all excited
about learning how to cook,

but I don't really trust him.

Oh, is that so?

So, you get
why I'm not too keen

on letting him run it alone.

[MJOLMILE]
Uh-huh.

That's why I need you,
Mjolmile,

and your five
most talented people

to make sure his shop
doesn't end up in flames.

Right, and I'm sure

I can count on you
to keep them safe?

You know, if something bad
were to happen.

[RIMURU]
For sure!

[RIMURU] If he makes
any unreasonable demands,

I'll set him straight
immediately!

Alright,
but I've got one request.

[RIMURU] Oh?
And what's that?

Well, see, the thing is.

[MJOLMILE] I'm worried
they'll all be too terrified

to get any work done.

[RIMURU]
I hadn't considered that.

[RIMURU] Makes sense that
people would be afraid of him.

[RIMURU]
He is a Catastrophe, after all.

So, you don't think it'll work?

[MJOLMILE]
I don't know.

[MJOLMILE]
He could go by an alias, but.

Hey!

That's a great idea, Mjolmile!

I'll just have him use an alias
while he's working

so they won't know
it's actually him!

Really?

He would agree
to something like that?

Of course!

And if he doesn't like it,

we can call off
the entire deal!

[RIMURU]
Alright, it's a plan!

I'll make sure the five people
you chose to help out

get a special bonus!

Both Veldora and I will be
counting on them, okay?

[slurps]

[laughs]

[MJOLMILE]
This can't be happening!

[MJOLMILE] I had heard
Veldora's seal had been broken,

but I never imagined

that I'd actually
have to deal with him!

[MJOLMILE] This has turned
into quite an ordeal.

[MJOLMILE]
Although.

♪

[MJOLMILE]
In truth,

I'm only alive
because of Rimuru.

[MJOLMILE]
And ever since that day,

I vowed to live my life
without any more regrets.

[MJOLMILE]
So, if he needs me now,

I'll back him
with everything I've got!

You can count on me,
Lord Rimuru!

[Mjolmile laughing]

[MJOLMILE]
You're hosting a festival, eh?

[MJOLMILE] I bet Tempest
will be packed with people

from all over trying
to take part in the event!

I'm sure it would be lucrative
for a merchant like me as well.

[RIMURU]
Oh, did you want to take part?

[RIMURU]
Truth be told,

I've had my hands full
with all the planning going on.

[RIMURU] I feel like
Tempest is missing something

that makes it stand out.

I see.
Stand out, huh?

Uh-huh!

I'm planning on
turning the city

into a giant resort town!

We've already built out
a hot spring lodge,

plus an inn
with a reception hall

where we can entertain
visiting nobles.

But I still feel like

we're lacking
recreational facilities.

You say that,
but if you ask me,

your town seems
good enough already.

All people want is a place

to eat delicious food
and relax.

Tempest should be
more than that.

We can't be satisfied
with the bare minimum.

I want us to have things

that everybody who visits
can have fun with!

Just imagine it!

[whistle blows]

[RIMURU]
We could have guided tours

through
the Great Forest of Jura.

[gasps]

[RIMURU]
Host fishing contests.

[RIMURU]
And maybe even hunting parties!

[RIMURU] We could rent out
all the necessary equipment

so guests can
focus on having fun!

[MJOLMILE] Goodness,
that does sound interesting!

[MJOLMILE] And it would draw
the attention of nobles

with too much free time.

Plus it'd be
a nice change of pace

for the commoners.

I was wondering if you had
any other ideas

for fun stuff to do.

[MJOLMILE]
Hmm.

Honestly, I'm hoping
that this festival

will show the other nations

that Tempest can be
a destination for any and all!

[RIMURU] That's why
I need to come up

with plenty of fun activities

to make sure
they don't get bored.

[MJOLMILE]
Incredible,

how far ahead
has he thought about this?

The theater is rather popular
in the Kingdom of Engrassia.

From what I've heard,

they put on plays
and operas there every day!

There are also
many public events,

like the martial arts
tournament at the arena!

Yeah, that's right!

I heard the Hero Masayuki
was super popular there!

Oh yeah!
He's amazing!

[MJOLMILE]
The Lightspeed Hero Masayuki

emerged as the champion
of the last tournament!

I'm uh,
quite the big fan of his!

Huh?

I can tell you everything
there is to know about him!

I won't miss any details.

You'll be an expert on him
once I'm done!

Uh, sure.

[MJOLMILE] And that's
the end of the story!

No one has ever seen
a sword quite as fast as his!

His inhuman speed
earned him the title

"The Lightspeed Hero"!

[MJOLMILE] He's also battled
incredibly dangerous monsters!

And don't get me
started on his team!

I was on the edge of my seat
the entire tournament!

If only you had
a show like that!

Oh, uh.

Am I talking too much?

No, it's alright,

you've given me
a lot of great ideas.

We still have
some open spaces in town

that would be
perfect for a theater.

And if great playwrights
start to come from Tempest,

that could also open the doors
for more fun activities!

Not to mention
my plans for the arena.

[MJOLMILE]
Based off that tone,

it's clear he's got
something wicked planned.

Hey, Mjolmile!

[MJOLMILE]
What is it?

Y'know.

You seem to know
a lot about this tourney.

I mean, yeah.

[RIMURU]
Then why don't we hold our own

martial arts tournament
in Tempest?

[RIMURU] And I want
you to set everything up!

Now hold on
just a minute there, boss!

Are you sure you want to hand
such a big job to me?

Hmm.

If it's easier for you,
we could set the arena up here.

That way you can start
by researching

everything necessary
to get it all up and running.

You know boss,

it's impressive just
how persuasive you can be.

You can count me in.

Inexperienced as I am,

I'll give it my best
to accomplish this task.

[RIMURU]
Sweet!

[MJOLMILE]
Despite how he looks,

Rimuru is a Demon Lord.

[MJOLMILE]
Regardless of the scope,

he has the power and resources
to make any plan a reality.

[MJOLMILE] But in the end,
it comes down to me.

[MJOLMILE]
I have to succeed.

[MJOLMILE] All in order
to repay my debt to him!

Oh yeah.
This time, we're inviting VIPs

from lots
of different countries.

But it won't be profitable

if the general populace
can't join in, too.

[MJOLMILE]
That's some good thinking.

[RIMURU]
With that in mind,

let's build a Colosseum

that can hold
fifty thousand people.

I'm sorry, you said what now?

[MJOLMILE]
Did he just say fifty thousand?

[MJOLMILE]
Engrassia's Colosseum

has a capacity
of only ten thousand,

and he wants five times that?

[RIMURU]
I'm imagining a standing room,

entry will be free.

But we'll charge
for the best seats in the house

for anyone who wants to pay!

That way
nobles can feel superior

while offsetting our costs.

I'll leave it to you
to work out all the details

for seating, profits,
and everything else.

[MJOLMILE]
Ah, I see now.

[MJOLMILE] I thought
fifty thousand

seemed a bit much,
but that could work.

Uh-huh.

With stuff like this,

it's best to get as many
people interested as possible.

If we can draw in a huge crowd,

it'll make the paid seats
seem even better,

since otherwise they'd be
in the standing sections.

[MJOLMILE]
Great point!

And if those seats
can be reserved in advance,

our patrons won't have to worry
about not getting in.

It'll help us justify the price
we're charging for them, too!

[RIMURU]
Yup, pretty much!

So if I understand correctly,

your Colosseum
will be fundamentally

different from
the Kingdom of Engrassia's,

which caters to their nobility.

Your goal is to create a buzz

and draw
more people to Tempest!

[MJOLMILE] With tens
of thousands of spectators,

nearby amenities
would flourish.

[MJOLMILE] It would help
promote the cuisine

and open-air baths of Tempest,

which also means
it's not strictly necessary

for the arena itself
to be profitable!

You're as brilliant as ever!

[MJOLMILE] You had this all
worked out from the start,

didn't you?

[Rimuru chuckles]

Guess it was that obvious, huh?

[RIMURU] I actually
just came up with it.

We'll need to find ways

to boost our profits
down the road,

but we'll start
with promotion for now.

I assume you want me to come up
with the first phase

of the Colosseum's
publicity campaign?

[RIMURU]
Uh, yeah, you got it.

You've given me quite the task.

Even if this first
martial arts tournament

doesn't turn a profit,

our main goal is to create
an avenue of entertainment

that people will want to see
again and again.

As long as we can get
patrons to come back for more,

then this plan of yours
will be an absolute success!

[RIMURU]
I knew I could count on you

to figure out
exactly what I was thinking.

I was right about you.

You're the only person
I can trust with this job!

[Mjolmile chuckles]

[MJOLMILE] Flattery
will get you everywhere.

[RIMURU] Alright!
This is might actually work!

It's best to let a pro
handle these things.

Unless you don't think
you can pull it off?

[Mjolmile laughs]

C'mon now boss,

you sure do like
to tease people, huh?

[both laugh]

I'm just kidding!

I'm sure
this'll be a piece of cake!

And I know how much
you like earning money.

[Mjolmile chuckles]

But of course!

I'm a simple man,

but I know a thing or two
about turning a profit.

I guarantee you here and now

that I'll produce results
you'll be most pleased with.

That's what I like to hear!

I knew it was the right choice
to entrust this to you.

[both laugh]

[liquid trickling]

Y'know, Lord Rimuru,

perhaps we could use this

as a chance to show off
your healing potions.

[gasps]

I've heard
they can heal any injury.

As long as the wound
isn't instantly fatal.

Which got me thinking,

if we gave them out,

the fighters would be
more willing

to compete in earnest!

[MJOLMILE]
And if someone who was injured

shows back up fully healed,

potions would
fly off the shelves!

You think so?

Huh?

Are you saying
you hadn't thought of that?

[RIMURU] No, I did!
It's just that...

It's funny.

I was thrown off
because I didn't expect you

to have the exact same
thought process I had!

[RIMURU] The thought
never crossed my mind.

Ah, I see!

[chuckles]

How silly of me
to even suggest it!

You must've considered that
from the very beginning!

I simply must
try harder to keep up!

Maybe we could also sell

Tempest-made weapons
and armor to adventurers!

How's about we set up

our very own
gambling commission?

We could rent out the arena

for rookies to train in on days
when there are no events!

Might as well add instructors

and make
even more money off it!

[RIMURU] Nice!
I like it!

We'll make this idea
a huge success!

My merchant's soul is on fire

just thinking about
the massive profits

we're gonna make
from this venture!

[RIMURU]
Fantastic!

[RIMURU] If there's anyone
who can turn a profit

that'll satisfy me,
it's you, Mjolmile!

You're too kind!

Also,

- I wanted to ask you
a question. - [MJOLMILE] Hm?

Once we're done, would you
like to come live with us?

[MJOLMILE]
Huh?

You could work in commerce,
or PR.

I'd even let you
manage our finances.

Honestly, I don't really care
what the pretext is.

I just know I want
your help building Tempest.

You want me?

Our family
has grown a lot recently.

Once this tournament is over,

I think I'll need help

implementing
some kind of structure.

[RIMURU]
What do you say?

You honor me, boss.

I mean, Lord Rimuru.

[Mjolmile inhales]

With everything I am,

I will ensure this is a success
no matter the cost.

And once all is said and done,

I will take my place
as one of your loyal subjects.

There's no need for that,
Mjolmile!

[chuckles]

[humming]

That just leaves one more.

Yo, whaddup, Fuze!

[RIMURU]
Got time for a chat?

[Fuze sighs]

[RIMURU] Are you alright?
What happened?

[RIMURU]
Why do you look so tense?

Well, everything around here
was pretty peaceful.

But then a Demon Lord
had to show up out of nowhere.

Wait, for real?

That sucks!

[chuckles softly]

[groans]

Listen, Rimuru.

I would like to apologize.

I wasn't able to convince
the Church of your nature,

and thus the Crusaders
were mobilized

because of my failure.

Nah man, there was nothing
you could have done to stop it.

Turns out some old guys called

the Seven Days Clergy
were behind it all.

[FUZE]
Huh?

So it didn't matter how hard
you tried to convince them

we were harmless.

I seriously doubt the Church
would've listened, anyway.

The Seven Days?

Wait.

You're not talking about
the great champions

who serve as the protectors
of humanity, are you?

Yeah, those guys.
They tried to k*ll us.

It's fine, we came
out of it in one piece,

and we cleared things up
with the church.

[FUZE]
Oh, thank goodness.

I'm glad to hear
it all worked out.

That's a weight
off my shoulders.

[RIMURU] Wow, I guess he really
was worried about us.

[RIMURU]
What a nice guy.

[RIMURU]
I've got to get going now.

But I wanted
to give you this first.

What is it?

Ya see,

in honor of my recent
ascension to Demon Lord,

we wanted to throw a festival
to draw in people to Tempest.

And it only felt natural
to invite you as well.

Hold on. You can't be serious,
Lord Rimuru.

I don't think
I'd fit in there at all.

You'll fit in just fine!

There's an invitation for
the King of Blumund, too.

Make sure he gets it, okay?

We can't have a Demon Lord
handing it to him personally.

If you ask me, the fact
that you're here right now

is already insane.

[both chuckle]

You can consider
the invitation received.

I'll make sure to deliver it
to the king myself.

Thanks!
I appreciate it.

[FUZE]
Oh, by the way.

[FUZE] The Grandmaster
won't ever say it,

but he was worried about you.

Yuuki was?

He played a crucial role

in our negotiations
with the Western Holy Church.

I'm sure he'll be happy to know
everything was resolved safely.

[RIMURU]
Oh, yeah.

I suppose we caused
a bit of trouble for Yuuki.

I dunno,
I wouldn't go that far.

[RIMURU]
Still, I should thank him.

I know!
Why don't I invite him, too?

[FUZE]
I'm not sure.

[FUZE] Not that
I'm in a place to say so,

but the Grandmaster
is a busy man.

I'll arrange transportation
to get him there and back.

So there's nothing
to worry about!

[RIMURU]
Alright!

Could you pass
this along for me, too?

[FUZE] Understood.
I'll get it to him.

[footsteps receding]

- [RIMURU] Oh, one more thing.
- Huh?

Milim's gonna be
at the festival, as well!

Milim?

You don't mean...!

[RIMURU]
I'll see ya later!

[door shuts]

Wait!

[groans]

[FUZE] You don't mean
Demon Lord Milim, do you?

[RIMURU]
Okey-dokey.

[RIMURU]
All that's left is to make sure

everything is ready
in time for the festival!

[RAPHAEL]
Next time.

[RAPHAEL]
"Invitations for All Nations."