03x19 - (D) Festival Eve

[bunniefuu]

♪

[cutlery clanking]
[indistinct chatter]

♪

[clearing throat]

[RIMURU]
I wanted to thank you all

for attending
our Festival Eve celebration.

So, thank you.

If you don't know, I'm Rimuru,

and I recently became
a Demon Lord.

I'll spare you
all the details for today.

But I hope you have
a wonderful time in Tempest

and please enjoy our country's
finest cuisine.

I'm not good at long speeches.

So, let's just get
this party started!

Cheers, guys!

[GUESTS]
Cheers!

♪

[cutlery clanking]

[chomps]

[RIMURU]
So good!

I knew Shuna and Yoshida were
the right people for the job!

It looks like our guests
are satisfied, too.

♪

The heck is going on
over there?

Oh, it got here just in time!

[MALE NOBLE A]
What kind of fish is that?

[MALE NOBLE B] It's like
something out of a nightmare!

[shocked whispers]

[grunting]

[gasping]

[indistinct chatter]

Holy hooters,
that looks incredible!

[RIMURU] But uh, why is no one
heading over to try some?

[GAZEL] Well, in this world,
it's not entirely customary

for people to eat raw fish.

Yeah. And also,
I'm not brave enough to try.

Well, I suppose this is pushing
the envelope a little too far.

Aw, man.

-[HAKURO] Ahh, my Lord!
-I'll take some, Hakuro.

Of course!

In that case.
Please, enjoy.

[indistinct chatter]

♪

[chomps]

Hmm!

This is amazing, my guy!

[HAKURO]
I'm glad you like it.

At first, I was afraid none
of this delicious fish

would be left for us
to partake,

but it seems my concerns
were misplaced.

I look forward to enjoying it
with a nice drink after this.

[chewing]

Before I sample a piece,

the sushi doesn't have
any wasabi, right?

-What are you, a kid?
-Oh, hush, you.

I don't like that
burning feeling in my nose.

Besides, if you ask me,

it tastes better
without wasabi.

[RIMURU] I think you've
been in this world too long.

A true connoisseur appreciates
the flavor it brings.

Who cares about that?
I'm a Saint, not a connoisseur.

-I just want it to taste good.
-[HAKURO] Here ya go, miss!

[sighs]

♪

[gasps]

I never thought
I'd taste this again.

It's aggravating to admit,

but you're truly
incredible, Rimuru.

In that case,
I think I'll have some, too!

Oh, and since I'm not a child,
I'll have wasabi.

-[groaning]
-[laughing]

Wow!
It simply melts in your mouth!

I had pretty much given up
all hope of being able

to eat such good sushi here,
it's like a dream come true!

[HINATA] This is completely
different from freshwater fish.

I asked
the Free Union for some,

but they refused my request,

and it's not like it can be
transported with magic.

I guess now I have something
new to look forward to.

Hey, don't blame us.

[YUUKI] The northern ocean
is way too dangerous

because of all the huge
monsters living in it.

And the southern ocean
is too far away for fresh fish.

Plus, trying to source fish
solely from lakes

just doesn't make
any financial sense.

[RIMURU] You know it's bad
when an organization

as large as the Free Union
has trouble with distribution.

But it works out for me.

Especially when people find out
there are delicious foods

they can only find in Tempest.

[smirks]

[DORF]
Lord Rimuru.

Would you mind
if we tasted this unique dish?

Sure!
Why don't you guys have a seat?

♪

[chomps]

-Incredible.
-Wow, it's actually good!

To think a fish could be
prepared in such a unique way!

[GAZEL] Leave it to Rimuru
to ignore conventional wisdom

and serve raw fish.

[YOUM]
I mean if it tastes good,

what does it really matter!

[gulps]

Excuse me, Would it be
all right if I had some too?

[MALE NOBLE D]
Y-yes, and me as well.

[door slams open]

[MALE GOBLIN GUARD A]
I have an urgent report!

You're interrupting us,
what's the problem?

A large flying object
appeared outside the city

and is headed this way!

[RIMURU]
A flying object?

♪

[MALE HUMAN GUARD A]
Lord Rimuru!

The Sorcerous Dynasty of
Thalion's Guardian Dragon King

is hovering above Tempest!

[all gasp]

It would appear as though her
Majesty Elmesia El Ru Thalion

is one of the passengers
arriving on the vessel.

My Lord, her Majesty Elmesia

and her entourage
are making their way

toward the venue now!

Oh, that's what's going on.
I was worried there for a sec.

If I can give you
a word of advice,

I wouldn't be so carefree.

The Heavenly Empress Elmesia
has come in person,

it's no wonder
the others are panicking.

[RIMURU] I take it
she's a big deal then?

You've heard of the Sorcerous
Dynasty of Thalion?

[GAZEL] Despite being
an independent nation,

separate from
the Council of the West,

it wields as much diplomatic
and military power

as my own Armed Nation
of Dwargon.

As the "Dynasty"
in its name suggests,

it's a nation formed
from an alliance

of thirteen royal families.

It's said that Empress Elmesia
is a descendant of God.

And when she proclaimed
herself the Heavenly Empress,

no one dared
to raise an objection.

[YUUKI] Dwargon has
a thousand years of history.

But Thalion's history goes back
two thousand years,

or so they say.

As much as I hate
to admit this,

even I wouldn't be
a match for her.

Much less any normal human,
given their limited lifespan.

She really
is just that powerful.

I get it now.

I figured they would
only send Erald,

but I didn't expect for him
to bring a major figure

like her along.

Well, I guess, we'll just
have to see what happens.

[GAZEL] Careful not to let
your guard down.

She's a formidable opponent

you would do well
to not underestimate.

Lord Rimuru,
thank you for the invitation.

I was delighted to receive it.

[giggles]

The pleasure's all mine.

It's an honor
to finally meet you.

[RAPHAEL] Notice,
mental Interference detected.

Blocked.

This was not
a malicious attack,

but a natural effect produced
by her Heroic Presence.

[RIMURU]
Holy crap.

That must mean
her Heroic Presence

is more powerful than Gazel's.

Something tells me I don't
wanna get on her bad side.

I do hope you
and your entourage

enjoy this evening's
festivities!

Hm, and I look forward to the
festival beginning tomorrow.

I'm sure it shall provide
adequate entertainment.

[ELMESIA]
Though if you have the time,

there is a matter in which I
would like to discuss with you.

It does not need to be today.

But I would like to speak
with you privately.

Sure thing.

I'll contact you
with a date and time.

Mm-hm.

[chuckles]

[RIMURU]
Man, I'm already pooped.

You were nearly swallowed up
whole right off the bat.

You'd better keep your wits
about you, or that hag will--

[sinister laugh]

[clearing throat]

[RIMURU] Seems elves
have sharp hearing.

I should be careful, too.

[MJOLLMILE]
Evening, Lord Rimuru!

[RIMURU]
Oh, what's up, Mjollmile?

How are the preparations?

Everything's all good
and ready to go!

[MJOLLMILE] By the way,
all of our guests are loving

those new merchants.

I foresee
many strong relationships

forming out of this.

-That's really great to hear!
-[MJOLLMILE] Indeed, my Lord.

Oh, except, uh, well...
No, never mind.

Everything's fine.

Ah, is something wrong?

Well, I'm sure it was just
my overactive imagination,

but I didn't recognize most
of the small retail traders

who accompanied
the major merchant groups,

and it made me
a little curious.

So, I reached out
to some of my contacts

and did a bit of investigating
on my own, but...

I couldn't find any evidence
that something was amiss.

I'm beginning to suspect
that the excitement

of being entrusted
with a task of this magnitude

has made me somewhat paranoid.

Anyway, I should get going.

Huh?
Aren't you gonna eat first?

No, sir.

Since the martial arts
tournament starts tomorrow,

I can't afford to rest yet.
Ta-ta.

Okay, but make sure you don't
work too hard, all right?

[MALE NOBLE E]
No, it can't be.

♪

It seems our VIPs have arrived.

Yup.

I was starting
to get a little worried.

-I'll catch you guys in a bit.
-Sounds good.

We'll see you later.
Be sure to tell 'em hi for me.

[sighs]

[GAZEL] It seems
the Demon Lords have arrived.

♪

[MARIBEL]
I'll take some.

Without wasabi please.

[chuckles]

Hey there, Rimuru!

[MILIM]
It's finally festival time!

I can't wait to see
Middray's face

when he gets a taste
of your awesome food!

Oh, yeah,
I really hope he likes it.

But more importantly, you
didn't get in trouble, did you?

No, of course not!

You see, I was taking my role
as a ruler extremely seriously,

so I went out to personally
protect my domain,

and that's why I was missing!

[RIMURU] But you weren't
protecting your domain,

you were with us
in the labyrinth.

[giggles]

[RIMURU] And, uh,
I don't think Frey bought it.

[FREY] Thank you for inviting
us here today, Lord Rimuru.

Please accept my apologies,
our arrival was delayed.

You see, my new master,
Lady Milim,

was unavailable
for quite some time.

So, I was a bit rushed
in preparing

some suitable attire
for this event.

[awkward laugh]

No worries,
I'm just glad you made it!

[RIMURU] Please enjoy
your time in Tempest.

I'm certain that we will.

Also, Lord Rimuru,
I haven't had the chance

to properly thank you
for building us a new city,

as well as allowing us
the chance to attend

this grand festival.

[FREY] We are deeply
grateful for your kindness.

Aw, it's nothing.

I just hope you guys
have an awesome time here.

Oh, right, is there any food in
particular that you don't like?

We're serving
some poultry dishes,

is that okay with you...

I'm sorry.
[rooster crowing]

Poultry, you say?

[RIMURU]
Oh! Oh sh*t!

[FREY] I'm curious
what you mean by that.

Surely, you're not implying
that we are no better

than mere poultry.

Uh, wait.
I didn't mean any offense.

[RIMURU]
Why did I say that?

I messed up big time!

[laughs]

Nice one!
That was hilarious, Rimuru!

Imagine calling
Frey "poultry" to her face.

I can't believe it!

Wow, you're way
braver than I am.

And what exactly do you two
find so amusing about

what Lord Rimuru said?

[sighs]

[RIMURU] No, I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have said that.

I was wrong
and spoke without thinking.

I beg for your forgiveness.

My.

♪

[laughs]

[FREY]
I expected as much.

I know full well
that you had no intention

of insulting me earlier.

I was simply having
a bit of fun.

But you've confirmed
a suspicion of mine.

It appears that Lady Milim
has matured

by following your example.

[chuckles]

[FREY]
And speaking of maturing.

I think we should talk,
Carrion.

-Huh? -You never explained
what was so funny.

Maybe the two of us
should go off

and have a little conversation
about that.

[CARRION]
Wait a second, Frey!

[grunting]

-That seriously hurts!
-[laughs]

Do you see that, Milim?

If you do something wrong,
the first step

is owning up to it
and apologizing.

Hmm.
Yeah, for sure.

I'll be careful to not get
on Frey's bad side.

Hey, guys!

Quit whispering to each other
and help me

before she squishes
my head flat!

-[laughs]
-[CARRION] Don't ignore me!

[SHUNA]
Attention.

The main course is served!

♪

[laughs]

Right, I'm counting
on you today, Shuna.

[MILIM] Middray is a good guy,
but he's stubborn.

I'm expecting this food
to be so good

that it blows his mind
on the first bite!

[giggles] I will
not disappoint you, Lady Milim.

[SHUNA] You can entrust
this task to me.

I must say, Lord Rimuru.
I'm disgusted.

We of the Dragon Faithful
cannot allow you

to corrupt Lady Milim with such
blasphemous practices.

What do you mean
by "blasphemous?"

[MIDDRAY]
Hmph, it is our belief

that food should be enjoyed
in its purest form

in order to honor
nature's bounty.

This has been an integral part

of the Dragon Faithful's
teachings since its inception.

And yet, look at these dishes.

Cooking meat is fine, but then
you took things too far

by sullying it with this
unidentifiable

liquid substance,
it's deplorable!

To think one could sully
such immaculate blessings

is beyond me.

You are, of course,
free to pursue this debauchery

within your own domain.

But to try to involve
Lady Milim in your degeneracy

is an outrage!

As long as I still draw breath.

I swear to you,
I will never approve

of this disgusting sorcery!

[RIMURU] Milim came to me
with a request to somehow

make Middray admit
that preparing and cooking food

was the way to go.

But clearly,
this isn't gonna be easy.

I'm super sorry
about that, Rimuru,

I didn't think Middray
would be that hard-headed.

Should I have him go
to another room

to cool off a little bit?

Don't take what the
head priest said personally.

He's really not
a bad guy at heart.

Honestly, this is a lot
even for him.

Yeah, I was hoping
he'd understand

after taking a bite.

But I guess that was naive.

I won't force him
if he doesn't want to.

[RIMURU]
So, that's that.

[thudding]

[chuckles]

[screaming]

-What do you think you're doi--
-[SHUNA] Be quiet.

Look at this soup.

Do you understand
the significance of it?

This dish is the ideal future
Lord Rimuru envisions.

[RIMURU]
Wait, the soup is?

Take Milim's followers.

With Lycanthropes, Harpies,

and the Majin
who once served Clayman,

her subjects have expanded
quite significantly.

[SHUNA] And while each
and every one of those races

possesses tremendous
strength on their own,

unified under a single banner,

they give rise to even greater
power in service of Lady Milim.

Eat it and you'll see.
Please, just take one bite.

[MIDDRAY]
Ugh, fine.

[groans]

[gulps]

W-What is this?

[screams]

This is what's called
true harmony.

[SHUNA]
No one ingredient stands out.

Instead,
they complement each other

to create the perfect
overall flavor.

Don't you see?

Lord Rimuru's wish
is imbued within this soup.

[RIMURU] I just wanted
to eat good food, bro.

[groans]
Incredible.

That spoonful alone was
more delicious and flavorful

than any vegetable I have
ever eaten before in my life.

[RIMURU]
Sorry, dude.

I feel for you knowing
you could have been enjoying

good food all this time.

I get what you're saying,
Lord Rimuru,

-but it's entirely his fault.
-Mm-hmm.

If you take away anything
from this,

let it be that "cooking" is
more than just a single dish.

What do you mean by that?

[SHUNA] If this soup represents
the new nation

that Lady Milim rules over,

then this bread
is the Kingdom of Bluemund,

this steak is the newly formed
Kingdom of Falmenace.

And if this foie gras terrine
is the Dwarven Kingdom,

then this seafood dish is the
Sorcerous Dynasty of Thalion.

A single dish alone
cannot encapsulate

all that "cooking" is,
and the same goes for nations.

As their relationships grow
and bonds deepen,

the more they complement
one another!

-[gasping]
-[SHUNA] Now do you understand?

That's the world
Lord Rimuru desires.

I never thought of it that way.

What a unique perspective,

comparing countries
to different foods.

[MALE NOBLE H]
By itself, a dish can be

an experience all its own.

But, when paired
with many other dishes,

the combination
of everything comes together

to create something
truly wonderful!

Hmm.

[RIMURU] Honestly,
I hadn't given it much thought.

But it actually

-makes a lot of sense.
-I get it now, of course!

But please do keep in mind,
it's not like you can

just mix anything together.

That can lead
to disastrous results.

Hm?

Anyway, now that you finally
understand Rimuru's desire,

you should dig in
while the food is still warm.

[SHUNA] So please, everyone,
I hope you enjoy the meal!

Hooray!

Don't mind if I do!

♪

[chomps]

This food is so good!

I see, you were waiting for me
to open my eyes.

To think I could be so foolish!

Come now, Father Middray.

Don't get all mopey on us,

you'll only bring down
the mood of the entire party!

We should eat
while it's still warm!

[growling]

Huh?
What did you just say?

[HERMES]
I didn't mean anything by it,

I just think you should
enjoy the food, is all.

[cackles]

Come on,
what's the problem, Middray?

You better start eating
some of this, like Hermes said,

or else there'll be nothing
left for you!

I suppose you get
to live another day, Hermes.

Out of respect for Lady Milim
and this incredible cooking,

I'll overlook
your insolence just this once.

Wow!
Middray, this is tasty, too!

[MIDDRAY]
Yes, I agree Lady Milim!

Hey, Benimaru,
your sister's something else.

Most definitely,

I couldn't
be more proud of her.

[both laugh]

[RIMURU] A couple things
happened that I didn't expect,

but our Festival Eve
ended in success.

♪

And at last...

it was time for our
nation's Opening Festival.

[indistinct chatter]

[RIMURU]
Wassup, guys!

I mean...
greetings and salutations.

I'm Remon Dord...
wait no, I'm Rimuru,

the Demon Lord.

[clearing throat]

I'm Demon Lord Rimuru.

Nice to meet you.

Words can't express
how grateful I am

that you all accepted
the invitation to my country.

I hope to show the world
that I have no intention

of antagonizing humans.

I want to build a nation
where everyone

can live together as friends.

If humans and monsters can
find a way to work together

rather than fight each other,

I truly believe a brighter
future awaits us all.

I'm sure
there are those among you

who still harbor doubts
about my intentions,

which is only natural.

But I sincerely hope
you'll come to trust in me

and my dream.

I know trust
isn't born overnight.

It's something we'll earn
through the relationships

we build together over time.

So, I don't expect you
to make a decision now.

For all the nobles
in attendance today,

I would ask that you share
what you've seen here

with your compatriots
back home.

Some of you represent nations

that are already
friendly with ours,

and even if you don't trust
our nation,

you can look to those
who trust us

for proof of our integrity.

It's my fervent wish
that you'll abandon

any prejudice you have
from me being a slime monster.

I won't make any ultimatums
forcing other countries

to be friendly with us
under the threat of w*r.

But a word of warning.

If you treat my people unfairly
because we're monsters,

or bring w*r to our nation
in the name of a monster hunt,

I will show no mercy.

It may sound harsh,
but we will protect our peace.

♪

And to all the merchants
and adventurers here today,

as well as
the ordinary citizens

who work hard
to make a living,

I'd like to offer you the
chance to build a life here.

Tempest is in a state
of constant growth,

so if you're looking for work,

we'd welcome you
with open arms.

We want the people
living within our borders

to be free to think
however they want.

We recognize
their freedom of speech,

as well as their freedom
to choose their own occupation.

But please understand,
you will be held responsible

for what you choose
to say and do.

If, after knowing all that.

You're still interested
in joining us,

we would love to build
a brighter future

together with you.

This is only the beginning.

We plan to host more events
and festivals

like this in the future.

We want to show the world
all the great things

Tempest has to offer,

and this is just
the first phase of that.

So, with all that talking
finally out of the way.

Please enjoy the festival!

[crowd cheering]

[fireworks bursting]

[RAPHAEL] Next time,
"Nation's Opening Festival."