03x03 - (D) Peaceful Days

[bunniefuu]

[SHUNA] Lord Rimuru,
I think you've earned a break!

[RIMURU] This is nice.

I mean, cut it out, Shuna!

Hang on. Where is Hakurou?

Oh, he went back to make sure
everything was settled.

[RIMURU] Hm?

Hm.

[RIMURU] Ah, I see.

Dude got stuck
with clean up duty.

He's working with Geld
to inspect Clayman's castle

and organize all the spoils
we collected.

Also, dealing
with the prisoners.

[RIMURU] Gotcha.

By the way,
why are you here, Benimaru?

Shouldn't a general
be leading his troops?

[chuckles]

Now that the w*r is over,

I figured things had
settled down enough for me

to return to your side!

But there's no need to worry,

I made sure to hand over
the reins to a trusted aid

before rushing back here.

[RIMURU] In other words,

he left the Beastketeers
in charge

to handle the rest.

I can't complain,

but I wish they'd take
things more seriously.

After all, I tried my best

to impart
my sense of responsi...

[RAPHAEL]
Answer, I would surmise

that they learned this behavior
from their master.

[RIMURU] Hey,
don't surmise that!

I'm a dependable guy, dang it!

You know, ever since you
evolved into Raphael,

I think your calculations
have been a bit off!

[RAPHAEL] Incorrect.

No such phenomenon
has occurred.

[RIMURU]
She straight-up denied it!

Anyway, I heard
Gabiru went back out

to the b*ttlefield again?

Yes. It seems he's befriended
a subordinate

of Lady Milim's named Middray,

and pledged his assistance
in cleaning up

after the aftermath
of the battle.

[RIMURU] Welp.

Guess w*r's hard work,
even when you win.

It'll be difficult to round up

and transport
the prisoners, too.

We don't want them
rebelling on us the second

our backs are turned.

You needn't worry.

I made sure to give them
all a thorough explanation.

[RIMURU]
Sounds more like the dude

threatened them to me.

When's Gabiru getting back?

[BENIMARU]
He should be returning with

the Beasketeers soon, my lord.

[RIMURU] Huh? The Beastketeers
are coming, too?

[BENIMARU] Well, Lady Milim
did sort of destroy

the capital
of Eurazania, remember?

Since there's no suitable place

for all the refugees
and prisoners,

we decided to bring everyone
to Tempest for now.

[RIMURU] Can we even care
for that many people?

We can if we spread them out
as much as possible.

Not only that, but those
who have villages

to return to
were sent back to them.

The Lycanthropes
who wish to stay in Tempest

want to learn about
our technology.

Furthermore, we've assigned
those with able bodies

to Geld's command,

who will lead the redevelopment
of Eurazania.

[RIMURU] Right,
that makes sense.

I forgot Eurazania became
part of Milim's territory now.

During Walpurgis,
I pitched her the idea

of potentially building
a new capital to relocate to.

You wanna build a new capital?

Great idea, bestie!

[BENIMARU] But it won't
just be the beastfolk

coming here, my lord,

there are majin
among the prisoners, too.

We'll need to keep them
under close watch,

just in case they try anything.

Yes, that's right.

I'll make sure everybody
stays on their guard.

[RIMURU] Sounds good!
Can't be too careful.

They're all making
their own decisions,

and don't need me to order
them around anymore.

I'm so glad I can rely on them!

Hold on a minute.

Does this mean
if I disappeared one day,

they'd be fine without me?

Oh!

Just the thought of not being
needed makes me kinda sad.

Trust me!

[DIABLO] Lord Rimuru.

The situation in Falmuth
is going as planned.

Here is the non-aggression
pact they signed

as part of the peace treaty.

As well as their first payment

in the sum
of stellar gold coins.

[RIMURU]
That's more than I expected.

But Falmuth
is a major trading hub.

That's true.

Though, as I understand it,
the majority of this

comes from King Edmaris's
personal treasury.

But now that he no longer
has any royal knights,

he can't risk stirring up
trouble with the nobility,

or else they might steal
everything from him.

[RIMURU]
Makes sense.

So, does it look like
w*r is going to break out

like you planned?

Yes, most certainly!

The nobles forced him
to take out

the rest of the reparations
as a loan,

and their new king won't be
able to endure that for long.

Which is precisely
why the former king decided

to name his brother Edward
as successor

rather than his son.

[RAPHAEL] Notice. The factions
within the Kingdom of Falmuth

who do not wish
to pay reparations

will likely attempt to force

all responsibility
onto Edmaris.

[RIMURU] I see.

[DIABLO] Now that Edmaris
has stepped down

and become a viscount,
he will be moved away

from the capital
to a small territory

near that of Count Nidol Migam.

[RIMURU] Youm's party
made their headquarters

in Nidol's domain.

So if anything were to happen,

they can come
to his aid right away.

[DIABLO] Quite astute, my lord.

[RIMURU] Even if this new king
tried to ditch Edmaris,

Youm wouldn't just
sit back and do nothing.

[DIABLO] Not only that,
but if he were to denounce

the new king for going back
on his word,

it would lead to a revolt.

[RIMURU] It's kinda scary
how easily he's driven a wedge

within Falmuth just by having
Youm throw his lot in

with Edmaris.

Glad he's on our side.

Keep doing your thing,
but try to make sure

ordinary citizens
don't get caught up in it.

You can count on me.

Will do. And if you start
running low on funds,

you can use these
fancy new coins!

[DIABLO] I'm most grateful
for your consideration,

my Lord, but that
won't be necessary.

Though, if you would allow me
to fight personally.

Sorry, no can do.

I'll assign you some forces,
but you should try to avoid

drawing attention to yourself.

If that is what you wish.

I shall operate
from the shadows.

Mm-hmm.

You could learn a thing
or two from him, Shion.

[gasps] Come on!

All I've ever done
is carry out your orders

to the best of my ability!

Incidentally,
the Western Holy Church

has contacted Reyhiem
and desires to speak with him.

Rey-who?

Oh, you mean
that old archbishop guy.

From what I can surmise,
they aim to get

a first-hand account
of exactly what happened

during the battle between
Falmuth's troops and Tempest.

How would you
like us to respond?

[RIMURU] Hmm.
If we do nothing,

the situation
could get messier.

[DIABLO] Considering
the Church's approach,

it may be within our best
interest to allow the meeting.

Yeah, you're right.

Since those three
were the only survivors,

it makes sense the church would
want to hear from one of them.

It looks like
the Western Holy Church

was monitoring
Veldora's movements,

so they'd probably know
right away if we lied to them.

[DIABLO] In that case,

should we have him
tell the truth?

Hmm.

Let's put a message
in this crystal.

Then we'll have Reyhiem
bring it over to the Church

and see how they react to it.

Understood.

[door opens]
[Gobta grunts] Lord Rimuru!

What is it?

The prisoners and refugees
have entered Tempest, sir!

♪

[RIMURU] They got here
pretty quick, huh?

[ALBIS] Lord Rimuru.

[RIMURU]
Oh, Albis! Suphia!

I wanted
to personally thank you

for allowing our people
to stay in your city.

[RIMURU] Ain't no thang.

Wait, Phobio didn't
come with you?

Nah, he's keeping an eye
on the prisoners

we had to leave
at the b*ttlefield.

As a Beastketeer, he has
the strength and authority

to keep the majin
from rebelling.

[RIMURU] In other words,
they stuck him

with the grunt work
while they came here.

Man, I almost feel
bad for the guy.

Well, we're ready on our end.

We've prepared temporary
housing for everybody.

And we're working out
how to distribute jobs

among the refugees.

We can go over
the details later.

-Sure.
-If you'll excuse us, then.

♪

[GABIRU] Lord Rimuru!
I have finally returned.

[RIMURU] Oh hey, welcome back!

Heard you played
a big role in the w*r.

Oh, no! I didn't really
accomplish all that much.

Truth be told,
Middray beat me to a pulp

when we faced each other.

[RIMURU] Yeah,
Benimaru told me about that.

Don't feel bad though,

he's a crazy
strong Dragon newt.

He's exactly what I imagined

one of Milim's worshipers
would be like.

And it's not like I'm saying
you're weak or anything.

You'll get there one day.

Right! I, Gabiru, hereby swear

that I'll do my best to live up
to your great expectations!

Also, here.

[RIMURU] What's that?

[GABIRU]
Lady Milim instructed me

to deliver it to you.

[RIMURU]
It's from Milim?

Hmm.

[laughs] What's up,
my bestie for restie!

The next time I visit you,

I'm bringing
some people along, okay?

Could you teach them
all about cooking?

I want you to show them
how good food can be!

I'm coming to you
on my hands and knees here!

As my friend, you've gotta
help me out, right?

Please? Pretty please?
Super-duper pretty please?

[RIMURU] So, uh, do you know
what the deal is

with this letter?

Yes, sir.
I believe I do.

During the w*r,
I became acquainted

with one of the Dragon Faithful
named Hermes.

He is a free spirit who has
visited the Dwarven Kingdom,

as well as the Western Nations.

He's surprisingly open-minded.

And according
to what Hermes told me,

The Dragon Faithful
live extremely simple

and modest lives.

The food they serve
to Lady Milim

is not prepared
or cooked in any way.

[RIMURU]
I think I get it now.

[GABIRU] I suspect that
they see someone like me,

a person who eats raw fish,

as a shining example
of a supreme being!

[RIMURU] Yeah, I don't think
that's what's going on,

-my guy.
-Oh?

[RIMURU] Dragon newts have
the same sense of taste

as humans, don't they?

Yes! After evolving,

I was given the gift
of an exquisite sense of taste!

I used to find eating
to be a bland chore,

but now meal times have
become so much more enjoyable!

There it is.

Think about it,
if you eat something tasty,

it's only natural to want
to eat more food like it.

I get it!

So that's what Hermes meant
when he talked about

how tasteless
all their food is!

[SHION] But the Dragon Faithful
are sworn to serve Lady Milim,

couldn't she simply
order them to cook?

[RIMURU] Nah,
she may seem tough,

but she's actually
a big softie.

Okay. If that's what she wants,

we'll show them
our finest hospitality!

Great! I was hoping
you'd say that!

I have to go now, my lord.

[grunts]

I'll see you later!

♪

♪

[indistinct chatter]

This is incredible!

There's so much
excitement in the air!

[RIMURU] For sure!

It looks like all our new guests
have really gotten

into the swing of things
around here.

Huh. Lord Rimuru.

Are you seeing what I'm seeing?

♪

[RIMURU]
Geld?

Hm. Lord Rimuru.

Was he supposed to be back yet?

[RIMURU]
He doesn't look so hot.

[birds chirping]

[RIMURU]
So, what's up, buddy?

Everything all right?

[GELD] I already knew
you were amazing,

but this experience
has only made

my respect for you grow deeper.

[RIMURU]
W-why do you say that? [laughs]

Well, the truth is.

I organized the prisoners

and assigned them
to various units,

then tasked them
with the surveying

and reconstruction of the land.

But before I knew it,

all sorts of
problems sprang up.

I-it's a simple matter
for High Orcs

to speak with each other
through Thought Communication,

but unfortunately
that doesn't work

for Lycanthropes and majin.

There were a number
of majin among the prisoners

who resented being
forced to follow orders.

And some of those
who were eager to work,

turned out to be bad at it.

[RIMURU]
I know what ya mean.

Properly managing
and educating people

is a lot harder than it looks.

[grunts]

This reminds me
of when I was a salaryman.

There's only one thing
to do in these cases.

Let's get shwasted tonight,
Geld!

Hm. Yes.

It would be my honor,
Lord Rimuru!

[bell tinkles]

[TREYNI] Aw,
that sounds difficult.

[GELD] Just having more people

doesn't make everything
more productive,

and it's unreasonable
to expect everyone

to become good workers
right away.

I have to wonder
if it would be easier

if you did the work yourself.

But if you did that,
they would never grow.

[groans]

I can't even complete
a simple task for Lord Rimuru.

[gulping]

It's all right,
don't worry about it.

-[Geld pants]
-[RIMURU] This brings me back.

[RIMURU] Workers who refused
to follow orders.

Juniors who'd try to cover up
their mistakes.

And superiors who'd try
to pass the blame onto others.

I have a lot of good memories,

but I could go on and on
about the bad ones.

Let's keep going, Treyni!

-Another round!
-[Treyni chuckles]

[bell tinkles]

[SHION] So, do you think
Geld will be all right?

[RIMURU] Yeah,
he seemed a bit down,

but going out drinking
seemed to lift his spirits.

No pun intended.

Either way,
I think he'll be okay.

[RIGURD] Lord Rimuru!
[RIMURU] Huh.

Hey, what's up?

The merchants have begun
to return with goods.

Ever since you had
Fuze assure people

that Tempest is safe
for any and all,

we've had far more visitors
than ever before!

[RIMURU] For real?
That's wonderful news!

Not only that,
but the other nations

seem to be behaving even after
you were declared a demon lord!

[RIMURU] They may be quiet,

but I'm sure
they're on their guard.

[RIGURD] Also, the Empress
of the Sorcerous Dynasty

of Thaleon,
Elmesia El Ru Thaleon,

has announced
that she will establish

diplomatic relations
with Tempest.

[RIMURU]
A hint to get that road built

as soon as possible, huh?

[RIGURD] According to Fuze,
many nations are concerned

about your potential alliance,
which could pose a problem.

But don't worry about that!

Everybody's working
day and night

to try and establish
more connections

with the other countries!

[RIMURU] That's good to hear!

Guess it would
probably be a good idea

to check in with Souei
about the roads then.

[SOUEI] No hostile monsters
were detected on the route.

It should be safe
to begin construction

on the road in that area.

After we explained
our plans to the locals,

they generously gave us
permission to build.

[RIMURU] Glad it's going well.

Okay, until Geld finishes
up his work,

try to get the surveying
and other inspections done.

Actually, there's just
one problem with that.

[RIMURU] What's up?

[SOUEI]
The Great Forest of Jura

falls under your jurisdiction,

but your territory borders
the Kusha Mountains.

These mountains are filled
with steep valleys

and rocky crags,

and it's said that
the Tengu reside

in a hidden village
at its peak.

The local residents
informed us of this,

so it'd be unwise to ignore it.

[RIMURU] Kinda sounds
like these guys

are a little dangerous.

[SOUEI]
Under normal circumstances

they keep to themselves,

but they have
a very w*r-like nature.

Even back when she
was a Demon Lord,

Frey did her best to avoid
any direct conflict with them.

I think it'd be best
to contact them first.

[RIMURU] Cool! Then I'll just--
[BENIMARU] If I may.

-[RIMURU] Huh?
-Please, allow me.

A Demon Lord strolling
into their home unannounced

might not be the best way
to make friends.

[RIMURU]
You've got a good point.

All right, go ahead.

I'm curious.

Brother, you seem to have
gotten quite close

to Albis, lately.

I hope this isn't
an excuse to see her.

-[Benimaru gasps]
-[RIMURU] Huh?

You're into Albis?

Whoa, I didn't realize
she was your type, man!

This is all
a big misunderstanding!

-Shuna! D-don't be silly!
-Hmph.

Don't worry, Lord Rimuru!

Even if Benimaru leaves,

I'll stay by your side forever!

Huh? I didn't say I was
going anywhere, Shion!

[SHION] It's obvious that
she's going to seduce

and steal you away!

[scoffs] Impossible!

I don't understand how you
even came to that conclusion!

[RIMURU] He loves me
too much to leave.

-Huh?
-Yes, exactly!

Thank goodness,
at least Lord Rimuru gets it.

[RIMURU]
You're my right-hand man,

and we all depend on you.

Your loyalty was
never in question.

Anyway,
let's get back on topic.

Otherwise, Shion might get
more crazy ideas.

I'll let you handle this,
Benimaru.

[BENIMARU] I won't fail you.

[crow cawing]

[Rimuru sighs]

Everywhere I look,
there's always

some new problem to deal with.

[groans] Maybe it'll be
easier to have a meeting

with everyone tomorrow.

[RIMURU] Sorry to call you
on such short notice.

Oh, no. Coming here is
no trouble at all, Lord Rimuru.

To be honest, the one truly
in need of assistance is Geld.

Fortunately,
I was able to hand off

the rest of my work last night,

so there's no need for me
to return, unlike him.

[RIMURU] He seems to be
really struggling, huh?

[HAKUROU]
I'm sure this is something

he'll eventually learn
to resolve himself.

But I admit
I am a little concerned.

[slurps]

That problem aside,

I have one other matter
I wanted to report to you.

[RIMURU] Oh, yeah?

It concerns
the Puppet Nation of Distave,

which was formerly under
the rule of Demon Lord Clayman.

Its citizens consist
solely of Dark Elves

who've all sworn
their loyalty to him

and work
to maintain his castle.

[RIMURU] Right, and...

[groans]

According to the information
I've gathered,

long ago, an Elven kingdom
once existed in Distave.

As I understand it, ruins
can be found there to this day,

and the Dark Elves who protect
them are called "gravekeepers".

[RIMURU] I get it.

So you're saying
there are a bunch of ruins

from an ancient kingdom
hidden there.

If so, then there's
a decent chance

Clayman's wealth came from old
elven artifacts he dug up.

Ancient ruins can be found
all over the world

and treasure hunters
make their living

by selling
the valuables inside.

However, the ruins
under Clayman's Domain

appear to be
largely undisturbed.

[RIMURU] Hakurou, let's keep
this a secret between us,

I wanna see this place
for myself

before making any decisions.

[HAKUROU] As you wish.

[RIMURU]
Thanks for coming, guys!

As I'm pretty sure everyone
already knows by now,

I've assumed the title
and responsibility

of a Demon Lord.

[ALL] Congratulations, my Lord!

-[Rimuru chuckles]
-[people applaud]

I never doubted you
for a second!

How incredible!
That's our master!

It's the start
of Lord Rimuru's reign!

[RIMURU]
Oh yeah, almost forgot,

but it's been decided
that my domain

will encompass
all of the Great Forest

-of Jura.
-[all gasp]

[RIMURU] I'm already
known as its leader,

so I doubt anything'll change.

Uh, guys.
What's with the silence?

Excuse me.

You said the entire forest,
is that correct?

[RIMURU] Um, yeah?

Perhaps I'm mistaken, my Lord.

But you're saying
this includes the area

across the river as well?

[RIMURU] I guess.

Is there some kind
of problem with that?

Well, I wouldn't say
it's a problem, exactly.

But as I recall,
that section of the forest

isn't under
the Dryad's influence.

The portion of the forest
that's recognized you

as its leader is that which
the Dryads have dominion over.

To those who live
across the river,

I'm sure the emergence
of a new Demon Lord

must be very troubling.

[KAIJIN]
He has a point.

This is gonna be quite
the undertaking.

Good news is that
the other Demon Lords

will most likely
leave you alone.

On top of that, you now
have exclusive rights

to all the resources gathered
within the forest.

[RIGURD] Before,
the inhabitants of the forest

would just gather
what they needed to survive!

But now, they'll need
your permission

to even live on the land,

let alone harvest
its resources.

That'll be a big change

for the monster tribes
in the area!

[RIMURU]
Hold on a sec!

A bunch of monsters
are gonna start showing up

to get permission to live here?

[SHUNA] Afraid so.

Now that you've officially
become a Demon Lord,

if they refuse to come
and greet you,

it would be considered
a grave insult.

[RIMURU]
But nothing's changed.

Not true!

Your new title
has vastly increased

your influence, my lord!

Even the proud members
of the Lizardman tribe

would give anything to earn
the favor and protection

of a Demon Lord!

Anyone who doesn't come
will be our enemies!

To ignore Lord Rimuru would
be the height of foolishness!

[Rimuru sighs]
This is all starting

to sound like a huge hassle.

Don't worry, the Lizardmen

will be coming to greet you
at the very least!

I made sure to inform
my father of your ascension

to Demon Lord
as soon as I heard the news!

[RIMURU] Wait, Abiru's coming?

[GABIRU] Indeed!
I believe I mentioned it

-to Shion.
-[RIMURU] Oh?

[GABIRU] My father
has already decreed

that nothing would stop him
from greeting you in person!

Good, as he should
for Lord Rimuru's sake!

[RIMURU] Why didn't you
tell me about this, Shion?

But still, if the Lizardmen

plan on making
the trip to see me,

I bet a lot of people
from even smaller races

will show up, too.

Hold on a sec.

Actually, this could work out.

I just had a thought.

Why don't we put out
a big announcement

and use this as a way
to introduce Tempest

to the rest of the world?

Having everyone come
all at once would be easier

than having them
come separately, right?

Wait, that would mean...

[RIMURU] We still have
a decent amount of room

to increase our population.

In truth, we could do
with having more laborers.

We'll unveil our city
to the public

and show them
how our citizens live.

On top of them
coming to see me,

It's a perfect chance
to show off

the rest of Tempest!

If we do that,
some monsters might think

about making this place
their home!

Though I'll probably have
to keep Milim entertained.

All work and no play
is a real drag.

It's the perfect time
for some rest and relaxation!

Basically,
what I'm trying to say

is I think we should
throw a big party!

Oh, my!

A party?
You mean it, my Lord?

[RIMURU] Uh-huh,
I'm gonna have to make

my debut sooner or later.

So I figure we might as well
go big or go home!

[ALL] Yeah!

[RAPHAEL] Next time.
"Everyone Has a Part to Play."