01x09 - Resolve

[bunniefuu]

[GODWIN] We've learned

that the intruders

who infiltrated

Sir Takumi's home

were the Divine Light Squadron.

Divine Light Squadron?

They execute all who defy

the teachings of their church.

Even other fanatical groups

consider them to be extreme.

The Divine Light Church?

Then that must mean

The Holy Empire

of Sidonia sent them.

So, they weren't stealing,

which means

they only wanted one thing,

to take my head.

Correct.

The device you've created,

I'm certain that's the reason

behind the planned attack.

I see.

So, it's true.

Previously,

there was a need

to regularly use light magic

to purify the settling tanks

of the sewers beneath the city

and the priests

of the Divine Light Church

and Church of Creation

took turns doing so.

The Church of Creation

operates on donations

from its believers,

never charging a fee

for its services,

on the other hand,

the Church of Divine Light

demands a hefty sum

to dispatch their priests

from Sidonia.

I mean, what did you expect?

That purification

device of yours

is taking away

their main source of revenue.

Well, what if I leave?

There are other nations,

maybe I should lie low for now.

No,

the safest place

is here in Bolton.

Many people here believe

in the Church of Creation.

Surely our nation can offer you

our proactive support.

As a precaution, I'll increase

the knights' patrols

and closely observe

who enters the city.

Very good!

In that case,

all we need to worry about now

is keeping him safe

whenever he decides

to go adventuring.

Huh?!

Well, uh,

given the situation we're in,

I was thinking

I might take a little break

from adventurer work

for a while.

No, not an option!

Do you know what would happen

if one of the top five parties

in the whole town were to quit?

That would really

hurt the guild!

I mean,

my life is in danger here.

Master,

even at the cost of my own life

I promise to protect you.

[BARACK]

Besides, you're getting

top of the line

training from me!

And I'll teach ya

how to send them packing,

no matter how many times

they come at you!

So there, problem solved?

[shudders]

[cart rumbling]

[TAKUMI]

No doubt about it now

Sidonia's church is definitely

after me

and

as a result of that,

Sofia, Maria,

and Reyva's lives are

all in danger as well.

♪

[HANS]

Oh,

the Wings of Nolyn, huh?

Putting the name of the Goddess

in your party name.

I gotta say,

that's pretty grandiose.

You think it's going too far?

[chuckles]

No, I like it.

Takumi, the rumors

of you being attacked,

they're spreading around.

Huh?

Uh.

[HANS]

I've also been hearing talk

about a large bounty

on your head,

so you need to be careful.

Listen,

some adventurers,

they're willing to go

behind the guild's back

and accept unscrupulous

quests to make money.

[crickets chirping]

[owl hooting]

[MARIA]

Really, Master?

So, you think

there's a strong chance

we'll be attacked again?

Yeah.

You're all in danger

because of me.

I'm really sorry about this.

You've nothing to be sorry for.

Yeah, please don't apologize,

Master.

We let our guard down

last night

but that won't happen

a second time.

Now, I'll be ready!

We're all in this together,

so I'll be ready too!

Maple, where are your manners,

I taught you better than that!

Sorry.

Even with Maple

and Camellia helping out

I feel bad

relying on the knights

to guard the mansion

and they can't

stay here forever.

[TAKUMI] I think I'll create

an improved device

to erect a magic barrier

over the mansion.

And anyone

who isn't registered with it,

well, they won't

be able to get in.

If you need help, Master,

I'm at your service.

Thank you.

But then what do we do

about the times

we're out handling our quests?

We should find a new recruit

an attacker or a tank, perhaps.

Yeah, that was exactly

what Barack and Hans suggested.

[ALL] But it has to be

a woman, non-negotiable.

If that's all right.

[TAKUMI]

I hear you,

though I think

it already goes without saying.

With that settled, we need to

focus on finding someone fast.

There are solo adventurers

but it's hard to ask one to

quickly forge a bond with us.

It wouldn't hurt to

try looking at Mulan's though.

Yeah, you're right.

Binding them by way

of contract magic

would be safest, huh?

It'll probably take some time

to establish the trust part.

[REYVA] I want to say that

I would trust you with my life,

even without our contract,

Master.

-[chair clatters]

-Yep, the same goes for me!

-What about you, Sofia?

-[REYVA] What about you, Sofia?

Well, my life isn't so cheap

that I would risk it

for someone I didn't trust.

Oh, Sofia, that was so cool.

[MARIA] Yeah, I really wish

I would've thought of that.

♪

[snoring softly]

♪

Hmm.

[curtain rustles]

♪

[TAKUMI]

Okay, let's get started.

Right!

[SOFIA]

Hey, Master,

is there anything

I can do to help?

[TAKUMI]

Sofia?

[birds chirping]

I might not be

all that useful now,

but I am willing to learn.

Any magical knowledge

I can pick up

may be valuable in the future.

[birds chirping]

All right,

it would be great

to have your help.

You see this alchemy circle?

Could you etch this into

those metal sheets over there?

Of course, Master.

[scraping]

[SOFIA]

Hmm.

♪

Uh, Master?

I'm guessing you didn't get

a whole lot of sleep

last night, did you?

Huh?

No, but I'm fine.

I was just up thinking about

countermeasures for the future.

[chuckles softly]

[MAPLE]

Camellia

-onward!

-[REYVA] Huh?

[crashes]

[MAPLE] That's it

don't lose to some golem!

That doll,

I'm guessing

that's the golem, huh?

[MAPLE] Good, don't let

your guard down!

You can't underestimate

the strength of a golem!

Remind me,

golems do fall within

the realm of alchemy,

don't they?

Yep.

[TAKUMI]

Though the circle engraved

into their control core's

pretty complex.

I haven't messed around

with anything like that yet.

When you think about it

Golems really would be

perfect attackers or tanks.

I guess so, but

My Mana Manipulation skill

level isn't high enough.

I need to get to a higher level

be able to control

the spell precisely.

[REYVA] Is it true

what they say about golems?

That the ones

created through alchemy

are only capable

of simple movements?

If it is,

then they wouldn't be useful

for guarding the mansion.

Hey, how about we finish up?

♪

Very good.

We get these installed

and it won't be long

until the barrier appears.

SKILL SPELL

CONTROL ACQUIRED

SKILL MANA MANIPULATION

HAS LEVELED UP

Oh?

Master, what's wrong?

Well, once my Mana Manipulation

skill maxed out,

I apparently obtained

the new Spell Control skill.

[REYVA]

That's incredible!

I'm sure it's all thanks to you

completing this

barrier magical device!

And if I level up

my Spell Control, then

maybe I can attempt to

create a golem's control core.

♪

HOLY

EMPIRE OF SIDONIA

[WALBARR] The Divine Light

Squadron was captured?

And why did they not

take their own lives?

[MUSUDAN]

We believe they weren't given

the opportunity to.

Was contract magic

used on them?

Perhaps.

It's likely already

been discovered

who conducted the as*ault.

Believers

of the Divine Light Church.

This has become troublesome.

But father,

at this point,

why don't we put off dealing

with the Kingdom of Barcula

and prioritize

our current plan.

The circle we discovered

in the ruins,

I'm afraid

we failed to analyze it.

However,

we believe it's possible

to activate the summoning

using the explanation

written in the ancient tomes.

Good.

So, tell me, Homer,

when can I expect this

to be carried out?

I'd say two months

or three, at the very longest,

while the requisite mana

is being gathered.

♪

[Takumi sighs]

Master, is it too difficult?

I tried on a magic stone,

but it looks like

it won't be that easy.

What now? Unless we draw

the multi-layer magic circle

into the control core

the golem won't be

able to move at all.

-I know.

-[MAPLE] Master?

So, why do you want

a golem so badly?

I'd just feel better

having one guarding our home.

You have me and Camellia.

Not to mention Sofia,

Maria, and Reyva, too!

I do,

but we were there last time,

and we didn't have a clue

how they infiltrated our home.

[TAKUMI]

Well, looks like

I still need to raise

my Spell Control level.

[MAPLE] Master, do you think

you can tame a golem?

Huh?

[TAKUMI]

Oh, right.

Why didn't I think of that?

Maybe

there's a chance!

Let me see,

I think around

the Forest of Death,

there are occasionally

Stone Golems.

Now, if you're looking

for Iron Golems,

I've heard they appear

in the ancient dungeon

supposedly near Horas.

Wait, there are dungeons?

Uh, yes, of course.

You weren't aware of that,

Master?

Ah!

Well, it's just,

I haven't been

inside of one before.

Since we have the chance,

let's try facing an Iron Golem

in the dungeon!

But entering a dungeon

without a tank or attacker,

that'd be really reckless.

RECKLESS

Yeah, guess so.

[Takumi breathes shakily]

Mm.

[TAKUMI]

And so

we headed to the rocky plains

west of the Forest of Death

where we hunted Treants.

[thuds]

[stomping]

It's huge!

Over three meters tall.

I can't believe it.

What luck finding this golem.

It's probably a guardian-class

from the ruins.

There are two weak spots.

The magic stone in its chest

and the control core

at the center of it.

If we're going to k*ll it

we have to break

the control core.

No way.

I don't want it to die.

[rumbling]

-[both gasp]

-Those eyes!

Are they a weapon

or detection device?

This is more dangerous

than we thought.

We should pass on this golem.

[TAKUMI]

No, if it's dangerous,

that means this one is worth

having as our ally.

Master?

-[TAKUMI] Let's go!

-[Sofia gasps]

-[REYVA] Master, wait!

-[MARIA] Master, wait!

Fan out!

Let's cover him!

[panting]

[rumbling]

Hm.

♪

[gasps]

Stand back.

[stomping]

Hold on!

Why?

Well, because

[golem stomping]

I can feel it.

It's faint

but there's a connection.

With you and the golem?

Be careful!

He's so incredibly brave.

[TAKUMI] Actually,

I'm so incredibly scared!

But I don't think I sense

any hostility from this golem.

I see.

This golem,

could it have been

protecting the ruins

related to the Goddess

Lady Nolyn?

In that case.

BLESSING: BLESSING

OF LADY NOLYN [CONCEALED]

[TAKUMI]

Is it reacting to her blessing?

GUARDIAN GOLEM TAMED

I think I just tamed it.

[ALL]

Huh?

Does that mean the golem

is on our side now?

Yeah, I think it is.

Let's name it!

Name it, huh?

♪

Titan.

Why Titan?

There's this myth about a giant

who was named "Titan."

NAME: TITAN [TAKUMI

IRUMA'S PET]

RACE: GUARDIAN GOLEM

AGE: 23,122 YRS / LEVEL: 120

[rumbling]

Nice to meet you, Titan!

[talking gibberish]

I think it's trying

to communicate with us.

Looks like it's asking me to

give it a more versatile body.

All right, let's go.

Master,

we'd cause a commotion

entering the city.

Right, then.

My pocket dimension.

[steam hisses]

[all gasp]

It's body is crumbling!

[footsteps approaching]

[all gasp]

The giant's not

a giant anymore.

Oh, how cute!

Master, can you make it so

that Titan can talk to us?

I don't know,

but let's find out.

THE HOLY EMPIRE

OF SIDONIA

SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER

TAKUMI'S PRESENT TIME

[YAMATO] Come on, get up!

What's wrong?

[AKIRA]

Finished already, Captain?

[groaning]

[YAMATO]

You know what,

stay down,

you're all weak anyway.

Right, you don't deserve

to be called knights.

[people laughing]

[AKANE] Indulging yourselves

this early in the day?

Yeah, these girls want

to have some fun.

It's tough being a popular man.

Do either of you

have any shame at all?

[AKIRA] What's wrong, Akane?

Are you jealous?

Well, too bad,

it's a little late

for that now.

Got tired

of your cold attitude.

Hey, Akane,

just forget about him,

all right?

I'll welcome you anytime.

Scumbags.

[TAKUMI]

Titan's new body!

I can really go all-out

and do whatever I want!

Of course, I can't leave out

the ability to combine!

Here it is!

I'll synthesize it in no time.

[talking gibberish]

[TAKUMI]

But before I do that

I need to settle things first,

right?

[birds chirping]

[TAKUMI]

They're after my life

and if you stay with me,

you'll all be in danger too.

But we already told you.

So I'm going to dissolve

my contracts with each of you.

-[all gasp]

-[TAKUMI] Listen,

you should all

go your own ways.

I can't let anything

happen to you.

-It's for the best.

-Master,

when did you decide this?

[TAKUMI] I thought about it

after we first got attacked.

I could sense something

was weighing on your mind,

but

not this.

Master, you can't.

Trust me, it's best

for everyone if I do.

But if you do that,

then who's going to be here

to protect you?

[TAKUMI] Well,

I have Titan for that now.

[breathes shakily]

[SOFIA] So, that's why

you wanted to tame it.

Maple and Camellia

are my pets, of course,

so they'll both

remain here with me.

But I want you three

to go live peaceful lives

somewhere else.

But, Master

And of course,

you'll leave with your wages.

I'll give you everything

you've earned

so that you can

live comfortably.

As for you, Reyva,

I'll send your wages

with a little extra back home.

[whimpering] But that isn't

what I want, Master.

[TAKUMI]

Actually,

it might be more appropriate

to call it your severance pay.

I can't accept this.

[TAKUMI]

Well, uh, I kinda need you to.

Uh?

Maria?

[MARIA] You want to

dissolve our contracts?

[clanking]

I'm not letting that happen

without a fight!

Huh?

I really don't get it.

Why is it you always prioritize

everyone else's lives

and neglect your own?

Tell me, why?

[weeping]

You idiot!

Why would you want us

to leave you?

It's because

I refuse to put you

in any more danger.

Because

all of you are

very precious to me.

If that were true

then you would ask us

to stay with you

and fight by your side

instead of leaving you!

This is nothing more

than another obstacle

so let us

overcome this together!

Did you forget?

We've given each other

wings to fly.

Are we the "Wings of Nolyn,"

or aren't we?

[MARIA]

It was you!

You're the one

who named us that!

Our wings, if you lose them,

then you won't fly.

I know.

[thuds]

[MARIA]

Forgive me.

I'm sorry for saying

such rude things to you.

[weeping]

I'm just so,

so heartbroken.

[Maria crying]

[SOFIA]

I know you're concerned.

You're terrified that

something could happen to us.

That's the reason

you want us to leave.

And I understand that, I do.

But I need you

to understand something too.

The words you just

spoke out of concern,

they're possibly,

the cruelest thing you could've

ever said to any of us.

[weeping]

Thank you, Master.

I'll work hard

so that you'll keep me

for many long years.

I promise you will not

regret this decision,

not one bit.

I'm gonna work really,

really hard!

[SOFIA]

On this day,

I pledge myself

to my new Master, Iruma Takumi.

[TAKUMI]

Please,

forgive me,

I didn't understand

how you all truly felt.

I was acting based

on my feelings alone.

I'm so sorry.

I'm still somewhat immature.

I know I've got some

more growing to do but

do you think

you'd be willing

to stay with me?

[sniffles]

Yes,

of course, Master!

Without question,

since the very beginning,

I've guarded you

from every danger,

which is all the more reason

to keep me by your side.

Because my heart and body

belong to you, Master.

We live and die together.

My future is by your side

and nowhere else, Master.

I don't have

another place to go

and I don't want one.

I know I've only just started

learning from you

but I've made up my mind

I want to learn more.

I want to build

and create new things

but only with you!

Thank you.

Every one of you.

My Wings of Nolyn.

NAME:

TITAN [TAKUMI IRUMA'S PET]

RACE: GUARDIAN GOLEM

AGE: 23,122 YRS / LEVEL: 120

-Oh, wow! That's so bright!

-Oh, wow! That's so bright!

So, what do you think, Titan?

Do you like your new body?

[TITAN]

It's awesome, Master.

Oh, wow, Titan can talk now!

[TAKUMI] I used

adamantite alloys for its frame

and mythril alloys

for its armor,

making it a unique body!

I've also added a cool mace,

a shield,

and a few other things.

Oh, yeah, open the hangar!

I was wondering what that shed

was doing over there.

[thuds]

[gasps]

A giant Titan?

A hidden hangar!

All right, Titan!

Now get over there

and form Great Titan!

[TITAN]

Roger that, Master.

♪

Alchemy in!

[TITAN]

Roger!

NAME: TITAN [TAKUMI

IRUMA'S PET]

RACE: GUARDIAN GOLEM AGE:

23,122 YRS / LEVEL: 120

[TAKUMI]

It's absolutely perfect!

You could even defeat

a dragon if you wanted to!

Should we take on

a dungeon now?

[TAKUMI]

It really worked.

I'm so happy!

You let your tastes

run wild there, huh?

[ANGEL]

Lady Nolyn,

there's something concerning.

We've started seeing

small traces

of Anat's existence.

That's funny,

she shouldn't exist at all.

[ANGEL] Could be the effect

of years of worship

from the Divine Light Church.

Also,

she's close

to being an evil spirit.

[NOLYN]

An evil spirit.

[ANGEL]

The Holy Empire of Sidonia,

considering that they were

behind the hero summoning,

we should expect to see a w*r

on the main continent.

I'm sure we will.

What do we do?

Nothing. Unfortunately,

I can't interfere directly.

[ANGEL]

So, your plan.

Oh, I get it now

That's why you created

that boy's body

and gave him

such an extravagant blessing?

That Iruma Takumi?

Indeed.

It's up to Takumi now.

♪

Won't be long

the time is ripe.