03x23 - (D) The Labyrinth Is Opened

[bunniefuu]

[SOKA] All right, the moment
you've all been waiting for...

it is now time
for the final event

of Tempest's opening festival!

[MJOLLMILE]
What we're about to show you

is but a small portion
of the incredible wonders

that lie within
the impregnable dungeon

we've prepared
for all those who dare enter!

Ta-da!

♪

[all cheering]

Demon Lord Rimuru has great
expectations of the adventurers

gathered today!

Who among you will meet
the ultimate challenge head-on

and conquer the labyrinth?

[RIMURU] The dungeon will be
Tempest's main attraction

moving forward.

I'm counting on you two!

That Time I Got
Reincarnated As A Slim

Your attention please.

Allow me to introduce
our challengers!

The first team to face
the dungeon is Great Lightning,

led by the warrior Basson!

There's never been
a labyrinth we couldn't beat,

this'll be child's play for us!

That's right, we're gonna
clear it, no problem!

[chuckles]

You'll remember my name
for making quick work

of your dungeon, got it?

Don't forget about us, Gomez.

Who cares
if these guys acknowledge

your strength or not?

As long as you and I
are working together,

there's nothing in this world,

our party Great Lightning,
can't beat.

Who the heck are these dudes?

Well, whatever,
they seem fun enough.

[SOKA]
And next up, the second team,

the friendly trio
of adventurers,

Eren, Kaval and Gido!

-Do we really have to do this?
-[groans]

There you go complaining again.

We're doing it, we haven't
gone adventuring lately,

and I've been looking
forward to today!

Just making sure,
as the party leader,

that I have a say in us
taking part in this.

That's fair, right?

You don't get a choice here!
You're too late.

It's already been decided.

-Eren, dear!
-[sighs]

Your father misses
his sweet little princess!

-[grunts]
-Quiet your face.

Man, I wasn't expecting
Eren to compete.

The third party challenging the
dungeon needs no introduction.

Give it up for the
Lightspeed Hero, Masayuki,

and his brave companions!

[SOKA] Following their showing
in the tournament,

they're sure to go far!

[CROWD] [chanting]
Masayuki. Masayuki.

Great.

Looks like he was able
to convince his party.

Do you think
they'll be all right?

I went ahead
and gave them a map.

So, I don't imagine
they'll have any issues.

Are you ready?

-Let's get this thing started!
-[Gaiye laughs]

[GAIYE]
Not so fast!

Didn't forget about me,
did you?

♪

[grunts]

You've got some nerve
using underhanded tactics

to beat me
during the tournament.

[sighs]
Not this guy again.

[chuckles]

These so called "Elite Four"
guardians of yours

sure do like to play dirty.

Though it matters not, since
Gaiye The Flowing Swordsman

will shatter your ambitions!

Lord Rimuru,
you just say the word

and I will shut him up!

Don't worry,
I'll take care of this fool.

Stand down.

-Yes, sir.
-Yes, sir.

Now then,
without any further ado.

As each party attempts
to conquer the dungeon,

you can catch all of the action

on these
magically-projected screens!

[SOKA]
Neat, right?

[all cheering]

♪

If I can direct your
attention to these ladies,

they're dryads, the caretakes
of this labyrinth.

They'll accompany each party,

sharing information
with the adventurers

as they make their way
through the dungeon.

I'll now go over the rules
of the labyrinth.

First, here are some items
for each of our participants!

If you'd please
look to the screens.

These are items
that we plan to sell

once the dungeon
has been officially opened.

First up
is a Resurrection Bracelet.

If you can only
purchase one item

before entering the dungeon,

this would be the one
I'd recommend!

Just as its name would suggest,
it revives you after dying!

-But that's impossible.
-It can't be.

-Please calm down, everyone!
-[indistinct chatter]

This information
is very important,

so listen carefully.

These items only work
within our labyrinth.

[SOKA] These bracelets will not
activate anywhere else.

I can't stress enough,

they were made
specifically for the dungeon.

[scoffs]

Do you actually expect us
to believe that?

If it really works,
then why don't you prove it!

Wait, are you
talking to me, sir?

It's rude of you to point, but
I suppose I can demonstrate.

That's our Mjollmile for you.

He's unfazed.

He's already seen first-hand
what it can do.

Before, he nearly
passed out from fear.

[rumbling]

And, on ya go!
Come follow me.

Now, if you'd go ahead
and attack him, you'll see--

[GAIYE]
I'd be happy to!

[screaming]

[laughs]

-He's torturing him on purpose!
-[RAMIRIS] What a jerk!

[GAIYE] Better hope
that bracelet works.

[screams]

[chuckles]

There you have it, folks,
I'm completely fine!

[cheering]

[M SPECTATOR A]
It's a miracle!

Not only does it keep
its wearer from dying,

but this bracelet
also reduces pain!

[RIMURU]
Mjollmile had a tough role,

but he played it perfectly.

I'll have to reward him
for it later.

But that Gaiye b*stard's
gotta pay.

Each team has begun their
exploration of the dungeon!

[SOKA]
As our courageous challengers

foray into the unknown,

what awaits them inside
the depths of the labyrinth?

I can't wait to see!

[footfall]

[groans]

Every path in this dungeon
looks the exact same!

[BASSON] It's startin'
to really piss me off.

Hey boss, is it just me,

or does this spot look
kinda familiar?

Come on, at least make
a map or something.

Good grief, do they always
charge in head-first like that?

This isn't good.

The labyrinth is much bigger
than we expected it to be.

Why don't you use
your brains, you morons?

This is all just a trick
by the Demon Lord!

I bet he's using some sort
of magic or whatever

to lead us astray!

Oh, I see!

You're as perceptive
as ever, Basson!

Yeah, these guys are hopeless.

Your fearless leader
will sort this out in no ti...

[screaming]

[laughing]

Ah, look at that,

it seems they've
stumbled into a trap!

Hm?

I don't remember having

any pitfall traps
on the first floor.

Hey, Ramiris.

[clearing throat]
Did you need something, Rimuru?

Well, I was the one who
designed this floor, remember?

[whistling]

You didn't do anything
to mess with it, right?

[groaning]

Y-you see,
the thing about that is.

We just wanted you
to make the labyrinth feel

a little bit more complete,
you know?

Okay, and how many of them
did you add to it?

Would you be mad if I said
it was a whole bunch of 'em?

I designed the floor
around the fact

that I didn't want
any pitfall traps on it!

We want the traps
to turn them around

and wear them out!
We shouldn't give them

shortcuts this early, dude!

I mean, yeah, but we set up
even nastier pitfall traps

on the lower floors.

So honestly, I just thought

that maybe
you forgot to place them.

You can't blame me,
I had good intentions!

I can totally blame you!

[SOKA] Team Kaval
is making good progress.

It looks like they're
writing down everything.

Such model adventurers!

I think it might be this way.

[SOKA]
Incredible!

They've already found
their third treasure chest!

Wow, Eren's team
is doing really well!

They've avoided
all the traps we set,

and they've been steadily
moving through the dungeon.

-[chuckles]
-Huh? Hey, Ramiris.

Yes, did you need
something, Rimuru?

You and I are good buddies,
aren't we?

I know you'd never try
to hide anything from me.

'Course!
I would never dream of it!

That's great to hear.

So then you didn't help out
Eren's party, did you?

Well, truthfully,
I might've let something slip.

Good grief.
What did you say?

See, the thing is,
before the festival,

Eren swung by and dropped off
some snacks for us.

[EREN]
How is it going everyone?

I brought you guys a snack.

It's a cake made
by Mister Yoshida!

Yay! Cake!

Now then, could you tell me

where you're
setting up the traps?

I'd love to know
where the chests are, too!

[giggles]
I can do that!

But you can't
blame me for that!

No one can fight
the magical allure of cake!

Also you and master said
it was okay for us

to design some of the floors
of the dungeon remember?

[RIMURU] This is
a clear case of bribery.

I guess I should've seen
something like this coming.

Well, whatever.

After all,
it's only the first floor.

It shouldn't be a big deal
since the good treasure

is deeper in the dungeon.

[SOKA] Team Kaval's been
sniffing out treasure chests

on the first floor
one after another!

Small rooms are built
along the pathways

of the labyrinth
that contain treasure chests.

But I'm told that some of them
are booby-trapped,

so they'd best be careful!

[MJOLLMILE] There are
three types of chests,

bronze, silver and gold.

But only the bronze ones
have traps.

[SOKA] So the adventurers
should be looking out

for gold treasure chests?

[MJOLLMILE] Yes, and while
it is true they do indeed

have the best loot,

gold chests can only
be found in boss rooms!

[SOKA] That must make them
pretty rare, huh?

[MJOLLMILE]
You can say that again.

Remember Bovix
from the tournament?

He's the guardian
of the th floor.

Boss monsters like him
are found every ten floors,

guarding the stairs
to the next level.

Only those who can defeat
powerful foes are worthy

of gold treasures.

Because those chests contain,
rare equipment

the likes of which
you've never seen before!

[cheering]

[RIMURU] This kinda feels
like an infomercial.

I almost feel embarrassed for
helping them come up with it.

But it does seem to be working.

[SOKA] Everyone here's
already seen for themselves

how strong Bovix is.

Any who take
pride in their strength

are welcome to take him on!

[MJOLLMILE]
Yup, and one more thing.

As you saw from team
Great Lightning's efforts,

each floor of the labyrinth
is quite spacious.

So even the
strongest adventurers

can expect
to spend several days

conquering the dungeon!

The first floor only contains
bronze loot chests.

Come to think of it, you didn't
mess with that too, did you?

No, sir, I did not!

Glad to hear it.

Eren's party
doing this well is good.

It should get more people
interested in the labyrinth.

Wonder how Masayuki's doing?

[SOKA]
Would you look at that!

How remarkable.

It would appear
as though Masayuki's party

has already reached
the third floor!

This must be why they're known
as "Team Lightspeed!"

These four are clearing
the dungeon at record pace!

[spitting]
You're kidding me!

It hasn't even been minutes

and they're three floors
deep already?

♪

[SOKA]
I can't believe it!

It looks like they took
advantage of a pitfall trap

to reach the fourth floor!

CROWD]
Masayuki.

Masayuki. Masayuki.

They laughed their heads off
when Basson's party fell.

I wonder why
this is any different.

[MASAYUKI]
What's the deal, Rimuru?

You didn't tell me
there'd be this many traps!

I don't wanna alarm anyone,
but it looks like monsters

are gonna start
crashin' the party.

[roars]

Let's show this pussycat
what's up!

[SOKA]
Let's check in with Gaiye,

the dungeon's
only solo-challenger!

Oh, my, look at that!

He's racing through
the passageways

at break-neck speed!

He's already
on the second floor,

and is rapidly approaching
the stairs to the third!

He's heading
straight for the stairways.

He's gotta be using
magic or something

to locate them, right?

[RAPHAEL]
Answer, this is the effect

of his elemental spell,
Auto Mapping.

Interesting.

Then I guess it must display
information in his mind,

kinda like Great Sage
did for me.

So then, he can use magic
in addition to his sword.

There aren't many A-ranked
adventurers like him.

If he continues at this pace,
he should reach the fifth floor

before he runs out of time.

Yeah.

Dude's still a tool, though.

[metal clanging]

[chuckles]

[SOKA] Gaiye is finding one
treasure chest after another,

and they're all silver chests.

It's almost like
he's targeting them!

Ah, hey,
how is he able to do that?

[RIMURU] Seems Raphael
doesn't know, either.

Whoever this "Gaiye" guy is,
it almost feels as though

he's been steeped in greed.

Either that, or his mother

didn't love him enough
as a child.

[cackles]

[VELDORA [DRAGON]] So,
you've finally come, insects!

Try as you might,
you cannot escape the wrath

of a Storm Dragon!

♪

[growls]

Perhaps something a little more
dignified would play better?

[scoffs]

So, you finally made it,
did you?

[metal clanging]

[screaming]

[thudding]

Since all members of your party
are unable to proceed,

you will now be teleported
to the entrance.

Aww, man, another defeat.

Team Great Lightning
has been ejected!

[gasps]

Do you feel up to go in again?

'Course!
You better believe it!

[crowd laughing]

Didn't learn their lesson,
did they?

Last time they opened a chest
that was rigged

with a sleeping gas trap.

Man, they suck at this.

[RIMURU] Anyway,
I'm surprised to see Eren's

still on the first floor.

Almost feels like they're being
a little too careful.

We have enough potions,
I think we're ready to move on.

-Are we really going further?
-Do I get a say?

Stop whining, no guts no glory!

Wow, what a jump!

Team Kaval charges
onto the second floor!

♪

[ALL]
Hmm.

[SOKA]
In a dramatic turn from their

careful exploration so far,

they're rushing
through the dungeon!

That's my girl!

Huh?

I wonder if this is their
strategy to find better items.

Is something like that truly
possible within the dungeon?

[MJOLLMILE]
Yes, I would say so,

but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Take Gaiye, for example,

he's opened roughly


but hasn't found
any rare items yet.

So, if you only wanted
rare loot,

then you'd have to focus
on gold chests?

Yes, that's right.

But other than loot
from boss rooms,

gold chests can only be found
under one other circumstance.

That's news to me,
tell us more!

Aside from the normal bosses,
there can be random monsters

known as area bosses.

They're tasked
with guarding special rooms,

and those rooms have
a chance of having gold chests.

-Hey, Ramiris.
-Yes, sir!

The info you gave
to Eren's party,

it didn't happen to include

where the area bosses are,
did it?

-Oh, that's a great question.
-Then answer it.

Well, I can neither confirm
nor deny, but it's likely!

What the hell, man?

[RIMURU]
Oh, well, I guess it's fine.

As long as long
as Eren's party can act

as if they didn't know
about the boss,

everything should work out.

[gasps]

[GIDO] What do you know?
A bunch of giant bats!

Stay calm guys.
Kaval, back me up!

No thanks, I don't want them
sucking my blood.

[RIMURU]
They're a little stiff,

but I suppose it'll do.

[grunting]

Here goes nothing!

♪

[EREN]
Icicle Shot!

[glass shattering]

-[sighs]
-Heh, glad we kept our cool.

Eren Sweetie!
Daddy loves you--

-Shut your mouth, would you?
-Ow!

Huh, maybe the area bosses
are a little weak.

Yeah, could be,
but if it were Basson's party

against those bats,
it likely would have been

a life-or-death battle.

I mean, Eren's party
isn't exactly

what you'd consider normal.

[RIMURU]
I don't wanna hear it from you!

♪

-Hey, it's a sword.
-[KAVAL] Oh-oh.

Aw, I wanted it to be something
a mage could use!

[KAVAL]
This is sweet!

The universe
is finally rewarding me

for all my hard work!

That's the Tempest Sword!

It's more than just rare,
that's a unique item!

This totally sucks.

Wow, it looks like they found

an incredible weapon,
Mjollmile!

That's right,
of course, they did!

Those gold chests
don't disappoint.

Lord Rimuru said so himself
while building the labyrinth.

[whistle blowing]

[cheering]

[chuckles]
Mission complete!

[SOKA]
What a surprise!

After opening that chest,
Team Kaval has made

their way back up
before the time limit!

Did you guys enjoy the dungeon?

Luckily, we managed
to get some treasure!

It was really fun!

I mean, you guys
kinda had a lot of help, but...

I'm so happy my little girl
came back safe.

That looked easy,
I bet we could make it

at least that far.

Yeah, and if we die,
we'll just revive.

And since you get magicrystals
for beating monsters,

that alone makes it worth it
to challenge the labyrinth!

All right,
our party's gotta check it out!

-Yeah!
-Yeah!

[RIMURU] It looks like they did
a good job promoting it!

[SOKA]
Oh, my goodness!

We just checked back in
with Team Lightspeed,

and it seems they've already
reached the th floor!

Is it just me, or does this
kind of feel like a boss room?

Oh, yeah, this room's got
boss vibes for days.

I'm sure it won't be
a problem for Masayuki.

Uh, yup, that's right.

[footfall]

[gasps]

[squealing]

♪

Step aside.

I'm about to one shot
this freak!

[growling]

Jinrai Punch!

♪

[grunts]

Told ya so!
One punch is all it took!

Incredible,
he took out the boss

with a single blow!

[footfall]

[whistle blowing]

[cheering]

[SOKA]
Amazing!

They've obtained a rare item
and returned safely!

That speed of theirs truly
is a marvel to behold, folks!

We're taking all the pitfalls
out of the early floors.

[MJOLLMILE] Oh, looks like
Gaiye's about to take on

the same boss
Team Lightspeed just beat!

♪

[GAIYE] Damn it!
That useless hero beat me here!

[SOKA] So, Mjollmile,
what happens in this situation?

Well, boss monsters
in the dungeon

take about minutes
to respawn.

Does the gold chest
respawn, too?

Yes, that's exactly
right, Soka.

[MJOLLMILE] Lord Rimuru
wanted to make sure

the adventurers
challenging the labyrinth

wouldn't have to fight over
bosses for loot.

[SOKA]
Ah, that makes sense!

Whatever.

You, bring that boss back
right this instant!

Only minutes remain
in this challenge.

Do you wish to leave?

Didn't you just hear me?

I told you to bring
the boss back right now!

The boss will respawn
after minutes.

-You don't have
enough time left. -[grunts]

And why do you think
I give a damn about that!

If you won't bring
the boss back,

I'll just k*ll you instead!

♪

Rule violation confirmed.

Very well,
proceeding with punishment.

[scoffs]
That's pretty funny.

[GAIYE] As if you stand
a chance against me.

[grunts]

What?

Ugh!
Where'd these vines come from?

I will now remove
your bracelets'

pain nullification effect.

[grunting]

Why you!

How dare you attack
someone like me?

One final warning.

Apologize for your actions.

Just shut up!

Once I free myself,
you're as good as...

[M ADVENTURER A]
No way.

She took down
an A-rank just like that?

[RIMURU] Dryads are already
way stronger than Rank A

from the moment they're born.

And with Treyni
and her sisters training them,

this was bound to happen.

[SOKA] Oh, my, now Gaiye
has emerged from the dungeon.

But something seems wrong!

Unlike you, Mjollmile,
Gaiye came out

completely unconscious!

That's because
the pain reduction

from his Resurrection Bracelet
was removed!

If you ignore our rules,
your punishment will be severe!

On top of that, any items
you found will be confiscated!

But don't worry.

As long as you follow
the dungeon's rules,

the Resurrection Bracelet's
protections are flawless!

[SOKA] Lord Rimuru
sincerely hopes that,

rather than fighting
amongst each other,

adventurers will follow
the proper procedure

when it comes to conquering
Tempest's labyrinth!

[MJOLLMILE]
Mm-hm.

Hm, actually, what happened
to Team Great Lightning?

Ah?

[screaming]

[SOKA]
All right!, that's time!

♪

What did you think?

Did you enjoy
seeing our dungeon?

[RIMURU] If all goes well,
we plan to officially open it

to the public
in the near future.

I'll guarantee the safety
of any who enter,

so if this has piqued
your interest,

I hope you'll give it a try!

What's more, those who
succeed in conquering

all floors...

will be awarded the right
to challenge me to a duel!

[cheering]

[RIMURU] And so, the unveiling
of Tempest's dungeon

ended in a smashing success.

On the final night of the
nation's opening festival,

we threw one last feast.

♪

I'm just glad everyone's being
friendly with each other.

♪

All shops in town were
opened up free of charge,

and the locals were joined
by merchants, adventurers,

and farmers in a great feast,
filled with drink and song.

That night,
humans, and monsters

sang and danced together
as equals.

I wish peaceful times like this
could last forever.

♪

With the festival coming
to an end, I feel kinda sad.

It seems like a shame
to let it come to an end.

But...there's a whole
mountain of work

waiting for us tomorrow.

♪

The next morning,
I had one job left

to close out the festival.

Because today...

is the day we have to pay
all the merchants.

[sighs]

[groaning sigh]

[RAPHAEL] Next time,
"After the Festival."