01x09 - Melty

[bunniefuu]

[RAPHTALIA panting]

[gasps]

[NAOFUMI grunts]

[RAPHTALIA grunts]

[NAOFUMI] You okay?

Uh-huh.

[FILO yells]

[FILO] Raphtalia, are you okay?

[RAPHTALIA] Mm!

[NAOFUMI] I'm the one who agreed to take this job.

You don't have to force yourself to keep up.

[RAPHTALIA] No, I'll be fine.

Master Naofumi, don't forget

I'm the one who begged you to let me fight.

[NAOFUMI] I know, but still...

We're almost finished, anyway.

[RAPHTALIA] Thank goodness we managed to finish that job.

Aw, I wanted to fight some more. I was having fun!

[NAOFUMI] We'll start heading back to the capital tomorrow.

Huh? So you're wrapping up the trading trip already?

[NAOFUMI] Yes, your treatment takes priority.

We have to get to the capitol's church.

We need some pretty powerful holy water to dispel that curse.

But I...

We still have a long way. You have to take it easy.

[RAPHTALIA] Okay...

Raphtalia, I hope you get better real soon!

Thanks, Filo. I'm gonna be fine!

[FILO] Good!

Huh?

Master, listen! Something's going on over there.

[NAOFUMI] Is that...?

[twig snaps]

[MELTY] Uh?!

[birds squawking]

[MELTY] Uhh...

[NAOFUMI] A human child?

[birds squawking]

Those birds looked yummy.

If we start now, we could still hunt them down.

Huh? What do mean, yummy?

[FILO] Hm?

[NAOFUMI sighs]

Now hang on just a second.

Those were filolials just like you.

[FILO] Like me...?

So big...

[BOTH] Huh?

Are you really and truly a filolial?

Do you mean me?

And you can actually talk, as well!

[FILO] Mm-hm.

[MELTY gasping]

I've always dreamed of talking with a filolial

and here I am doing it!

Uhh...

Oh!

This is for you. It's dried meat.

[FILO laughs] Thanks!

[gasping]

[RAPHTALIA] Do you think she's from the village?

No way. Too well dressed.

She's probably some noble family's daughter.

[MELTY] What's your name?

Filo, and you?

Filo's a beautiful name!

I'm Melty, Filo, nice to meet you.

That's great, I'll call you Mel.

[gasping]

Ah! I forgot.

Would you like some more of this?

[FILO] I do! I do!

[RAPHTALIA] I've never seen anyone love filolials like that.

Hey, Filo...

Don't forget we still to go to the village to do some work.

But in the meantime, you can play with that girl.

You mean it?

Can she really?

Oh, boy!

[RAPHTALIA, NAOFUMI] Uh...

[MELTY] Wow!

Can you really transform whenever you want to?

Sure I can.

[MELTY] Cool!

[NAOFUMI] She seems to have taken that surprisingly well.

[RAPHTALIA] They certainly seem to like each other.

Good, 'cause Filo needs to spend time with other kids.

Master! Can I play for a little while longer with Mel?

Just make sure you're back by sunset.

Okay. Let's go.

And don't go too far away, okay?!

[FILO] 'Kay!

[RAPHTALIA laughs]

Huh?

[NAOFUMI] Now drink this slowly.

Thank you, Our Savior, for saving him!

We're very thankful for you!

Master Naofumi. This woman needs our help, too.

[NAOFUMI] Sure.

[RAPHTALIA gasping]

Does it hurt a lot?

I'm fine. Don't worry about it.

I'm sorry. It's all my fault.

You promised not to say that again.

[door creaks]

[FILO] Master! I'm back!

Okay. We're glad you're back.

Are you all right, Raphtalia?

[RAPHTALIA] Mm-hm.

I'm happy 'cause I made such a wonderful friend today!

You mean that Mel girl you met earlier?

[FILO] Mm-hm. She told me she's traveled

to all sorts of amazing places, just like me.

Uh-huh...

[FILO] And then, she told me

about so much other stuff I didn't know!

That so?

[FILO] She also told me how she got

separated from the rest of her people

while she was playing with filolials.

Well, good for her...

Hm? Wait... separated?

[RAPHTALIA] Master Naofumi...

Uh?

I apologize for showing up so late.

Could you...

Um, would it be a problem for me

to travel with you for just a little while?

Wait a sec, you can't travel with us.

[MELTY] I was on my way to the royal capital and, um...

But then, when I saw all those beautiful filolials, I, uh...

I was having so much fun playing with them,

I got separated from my bodyguards and left behind!

Bodyguards?

[MELTY] Savior...

I hear you're leaving for the capital tomorrow.

Would you please consider taking me with you?

[NAOFUMI] She must've found out about me from the villagers...

I realize it's a selfish request, but you see...

I just...

I just have to return to the capital right away!

I beg you!

[NAOFUMI] If she's a nobleman's daughter,

we might get a reward, but it could cause problems

if I'm the one who takes her home.

Uh. Huh?

It's important, Master. I really want you to help her.

[RAPHTALIA] Master Naofumi...

We can't turn her away when she's in trouble like that.

I want you to help her, too.

[NAOFUMI] Uh.

[exhales]

Well, you're gonna have to cough up a reward, y'know.

Of course, I'll ask my father, he'll be glad to!

[FILO laughs] We did it.

[MELTY giggles]

[VILLAGERS chatter]

[CHIEF A] Our savior,

we truly can't find the words to thank you.

Yeah, well, I'd rather have money than thank-yous.

The next time I come around,

I'll collect the money you owe me.

[CHIEF A] Oh, of course!

Okay, Filo...

[FILO] Here we go!

[NAOFUMI] Did I wake you?

No, no... I can keep watch now if you want to go to sleep.

[NAOFUMI] It's fine. You can sleep for tonight.

[RAPHTALIA] They're both so quiet now.

Yeah, it's funny after all the noise they were making earlier.

[RAPHTALIA] Aren't you cold?

Not really.

Uh.

We can't have you catching a chill.

[RAPHTALIA] Huh? Where's Mel?

[NAOFUMI] Huh?

[BOTH gasp]

You don't think...

Uh-uh. There's no way.

I can't believe that Filo--!

[NAOFUMI] Well, remember, she did say

even her own kind looked yummy...

[RAPHTALIA] Yes, but...

[NAOFUMI] Raphtalia.

[RAPHTALIA] Yes?

[NAOFUMI] We saw nothing, okay?

[RAPHTALIA] Wha--?! What are you saying?!

[NAOFUMI] If we destroy the evidence...

[RAPHTALIA] You can't be serious!

[NAOFUMI] What, you think it's better for us to confess that

Filo ate some nobleman's daughter?!

[FILO] Is something wrong, Master?

Filo, what have you done with Mel?

What do you mean?

She's sleeping in my feathers, she has been all night long.

[NAOFUMI, RAPHTALIA] Hm?

Time to wake up, Mel!

[gasps]

[BOTH gasp]

What's the matter?

[NAOFUMI] What are you doing?

Filo's feathers are so soft and comfortable

I couldn't resist going to sleep...

[NAOFUMI] So you took off your clothes?

[MELTY] Mm-hm.

But how'd you get in there?

Uh...

Unbelievable... It's so nice and warm.

[NAOFUMI sighs]

Do these feathers have some kind of sleep-inducing power?

Uh.

[NAOFUMI] Heh.

[MELTY] Well, then...

Uh?

I really can't thank you all enough.

Master... Is it all right if I take Mel home?

Okay, just make sure you collect the reward.

'Kay. Let's go.

[MELTY] Right.

Farewell till next time!

I think we'll miss her.

I'm sure we'll see her again.

Uh-huh.

[NAOFUMI] Why's the shield the only one missing?

[NUNS chattering]

[NAOFUMI] Hey. Lemme ask you something.

[NUNS] His Holiness!

[POPE] If it isn't the Shield Hero.

Welcome to our humble church, my son,

I saw your magnificent duel at the royal palace.

I must say, the way you fought with the odds stacked against

you made a profound impression on me, and I couldn't believe

you held your own despite wielding only a shield.

[RAPHTALIA] Master Naofumi...

Spare me the pleasantries.

I need the most powerful holy water

you have to get rid of a curse.

Holy water, is that it?

[NAOFUMI] Yeah.

Done. Then please make your offering.

[NAOFUMI] And that'd be...?

If you want the most powerful one, that'll be one gold coin.

[NAOFUMI] Fine by me.

[RAPHTALIA] Master Naofumi, you mustn't!

That's too expensive!

I don't mind.

Compared to you, a gold coin is worth absolutely nothing.

Master Naofumi...

[NAOFUMI] You want a gold coin for that?

For what reason did you bring the low-quality item, my dear?

Well, I mean, uh...

God is equally compassionate to all.

If you did this to satisfy your personal beliefs,

then you must repent...

I hope I have made myself clear.

[SISTER A] I... I'm terribly sorry!

I apologize for my disciple.

No problem as long as I get my money's worth.

I'm thankful for your understanding.

[NAOFUMI] That oughta do it.

Let's go.

[POPE] God will faithfully show us the way to go.

Be grateful for his guidance.

Everything we have is given by God's grace, never forget that.

Talk about patronizing.

Master Naofumi...

[NAOFUMI] Hm?

[EIKU panting] Wait! Sh-Shield Hero!

Start running.

Huh?

But... But... Why are we running?

What else can we do? He's coming for us!

Uh. Wait!

Boy, what a pest.

This way.

Are you feeling okay? Eh?

Uh-huh.

I think he's after me, so let's split up.

That way he'll never catch both of us.

But I...

Why don't you go get Filo.

Let's meet back at the carriage.

All right, I'll be there!

Hey, over here!

Wait, stop!

[NAOFUMI panting]

I sure hope I've... lost him this time...

[MOTOYASU] Naofumi!

[MOTOYASU yelling]

[CITIZENS chattering]

You're attacking me in the middle of the street?!

What's wrong with you?!

Shut your face!

Where is that sl*ve girl? Free her now!

[NAOFUMI grunts]

You're a real pain, y'know that? Raphtalia isn't--

I'm not talking about her.

Huh?

[MOTOYASU] I'm talking about the blonde girl

with wings on her back.

I saw her with you, so don't lie to me.

Wait, Filo?

Filo's her name.

How can you make her your sl*ve?!

I've never seen a girl that perfect. She's incredible.

It's hard to believe there's a girl

who's just like Freon from Hellworld.

[NAOFUMI] Huh...?

Actually... I have this thing for angels.

[NAOFUMI] I don't care.

My heart has been in overdrive

ever since I got my first look at that wonderful face.

I love other worlds!

And I love that beautiful blonde angel!

This is ridiculous.

Hm?

[NAOFUMI laughs] Dude, what's up with that?

Huh?

Oh, yeah. I almost forgot, that fat bird's yours, too, isn't it.

I'm gonna send you and your chubster friend both to hell!

Air Strike Javelin!

[NAOFUMI grunts]

[MOTOYASU] Chaos Spear!

Knock it off! What, are you crazy??

Yeah whattya doin', fightin' here?

What's the big problem? Come and get me!

Go ahead, say it again! Just try it--!

[CROWD cheering]

[CITIZENS shouting]

[CITIZEN G grunts]

Hey, Naofumi!

Wait! Spear Hero! You can't--

[MOTOYASU growls]

Wait a minute... What's going on?

[EIKU pants] This is a public place!

Take your differences elsewhere. This is no place for a duel!

[MYNE] It is now...

[gasps]

[MYNE laughs]

[CROWD murmurs]

Surround them.

[sighs]

Draw swords, c'mon!

[EIKU gasping]

Uh.

[MYNE] Ladies and gentlemen,

I hereby declare this an official duel between

the Spear Hero and the Shield Hero.

All thanks to the royal crown which has vested me

with the authority to do so.

[NAOFUMI growls]

[MELTY] Put your weapons away!

[NAOFUMI, EIKU gasp]

[KNIGHTS gasping]

I absolutely forbid the heroes fighting amongst themselves.

What's this about...

What... What are you doing back here?

It has been way too long... Dear sister.

[gasps]

[MELTY] I hope you don't think you or the hero's privilege

can cover up this mess.

The damage that has been done is plain for everyone to see.

Spear Hero...

[gasps]

[MELTY] Look around you.

Would you call a man a hero

when he puts others' lives at risk?

[MOTOYASU grunts]

[MELTY] Dear sister,

your fun and games have gone on much too long.

I have no idea what you're talking about,

I'm simply doing my job as the hero's aide, that's all.

Oh, so making him fight in a public place

is your idea of aide, I see.

Do you dare to defy me, your older sister?

[MELTY] If I have to, I will let Mother know about this.

[growls]

[NAOFUMI] Melty is Myne's little sister?

Is she's this country's...

[RAPHTALIA] Master Naofumi!

What's going on here?

Nothing. Just Motoyasu again...

Uh, Filo.

That is what they call you, isn't that right, my dear?

[FILO] Mm-hm.

Oh, you poor thing. I'll bet Naofumi's working you like

some sort of beast of burden.

But I like pulling the carriage a lot.

[MOTOYASU] Naofumi, you swine! How could you?!

You're making her pull your wagon like that big fat bird?

You'll pay for this!

Why did you have to go and call me fat like that?

Huh?

[FILO] You made fun of me the last time we met, too.

I did? And when was that? Uh!

[MOTOYASU gasping]

[FILO] I hate you, spear guy!

Uh... Y'mean you're that... big fat--

[FILO grunts]

[MOTOYASU yelps]

[groaning]

Sir Motoyasu!

[crash]

Somebody get him to a doctor right away and make it quick!

[KNIGHTS gasp]

[sighs]

Filo wins again!

A job well done. I'm proud of you, Filo.

[laughs]

Master Naofumi...

Come on, y'know he had it comin' to him.

He always puts us through hell.

I know but what's up with that satisfied smirk?

[MELTY] Our Savior of the Heavenly Fowl...

No. The Shield Hero is your name.

I need to speak with you urgently.

[ERHARDT] Uh, kid, would you mind explaining what's going on?

[NAOFUMI] It's a little complicated.

If you'd shut up we could sort it out.

If you're gonna be here,

you gotta let me in on the whole story.

Forgive me.

We couldn't think of any other place closer.

[ERHARDT] Oh, boy...

So? Who exactly are you, anyway?

Please accept my apology. I'm first in line to the

Melromarc throne, but I should have told you that sooner.

The Second Princess.

I am Princess Melty Melromarc.

[ERHARDT] The Princess...!

You're really in line for the throne?

You're saying that you're gonna be the next ruler, is that it?

But I don't understand how you could be ahead

of your older sister for the throne.

[MELTY] My sister has always been a problem child

due to certain... personality difficulties.

Not surprising.

I'm not lying.

I really had no idea you were the Shield Hero.

But then... This might be a perfect opportunity.

Opportunity?

It could be that...

[thud]

[GIRLS gasp]

You can forget everything, we're outta here.

I just can't trust anything you say.

Huh?

[NAOFUMI] Get lost.

[gasps]