Original subtitles

Ah, Sir Mikhael was as handsome as ever today!

You're both stunning and compliment each other well.

Why thank you.

Honestly, it's hard to believe.

The young mistress getting married and becoming a wife!

The ceremony is still a ways off, nanny.

Oh, nonsense!

You mustn't be complacent. Otherwise you'll find yourself unable to fit into your wedding dress on the big day.

Or some other unspeakable disaster.

Don't say that, you'll jinx it!

You bungling idiot! Hurry and put it all back!

Forgive me...

Sorry for the delay. Please wait a moment.

Shut up!

Goodness gracious. How can they fail such simple tasks?

You're telling me.

Humans are good for absolutely nothing.

Milady?

Are my eyes playing tricks on me?

Impossible! It can't be him! It must be someone else!

There's no way he survived! That's absurd!

Light is long gone!

A dead end?

B-but there are no places to hide around here.

So, where did he go?

My eyes must've been playing tricks on me.

That can't have been Light.

"Waiting at the Tower"... signed by Light?!

Milady!

What's gotten into you all of a sudden?

He's going to ruin everything...

Huh?

It was killing Light that opened the door for me. I'm the adopted daughter of an earl now.

My mansion, my reward money, even my engagement to Sir Mikhael...

I'll lose it all!

Milady?

The time is finally at hand, Ellie.

Please leave it to me.

She's about to learn the hard way that she picked the wrong person to betray, abuse, and ridicule.

I'll make sure it's seared into the very fiber of her being,

by inflicting so, so, so much pain and suffering.

Sounds wonderful.

All right. Let's get "Operation: Revenge on Sasha" underway!

Kawaku michi wa

Madou sora to

Imawa no toki

Tsunagi michibike

Taguriyoseta sadame wa

Kagerou no uso mamire

Shiranu aima ni sasayaku

Tsumibito itsuwari

Nani o toidasu noka

Takusu kokoro wa doko

Tsuranaru sekai

Nagashita namida wa

Kodoku no oto wa

Te o toriaeba

Kawaru hazu datta

Ima wa taezu mau

Kanata no tame ni tada

Kodou wa odori

Sakarau koto nakare

Inochi wa mou

Surinuketeitta

Kara wa saratta kono te wa

EPISODE 8

THE WHITE KNIGHTS

Aw, so close!

One more time!

Here goes!

Look, look! I nailed him that time, Nhia!

Just remember you lose if he dies, Khia.

I know!

God, I just love how smooth and silky your skin is, Soscha.

Okay, it's my turn now!

Why, you. Now's not the time to get naughty, Sir Sharphat!

Oh, c'mon. Let me have my fun.

Let's see...

I'll aim over there!

Oh, hey. I heard the news, Captain.

What news?

About that idiotic self-proclaimed "hero," Kyto.

He teamed up with a dark elf to steal a legendary sword from the treasury, right?

And worse yet, got a bounty put on his head for being an Adventurer Killer.

Until some human kicked his ass and now he's nowhere to be found.

It's a riot!

But I hear the big shots are going to make us clean up his mess.

What a total drag.

Surely you must be joking, Sir Sharphat.

It's only natural that we take responsibility for problems caused by a former member of the knighthood.

You're too uptight, Muste.

I'd rather stay nice and comfy right here!

Score!

Okay. I'm going for his eyes next.

Enough!

Quit ruining the mood with your games. Just kill him already!

This is our slave, thank you very much!

We can do whatever we want.

It's no worse than your taste in women, Sharphat!

You're a freak who gets off on fondling humans!

Nothing wrong with having a libido!

Please get a hold of yourselves!

We are the White Knights.

Humans are weak creatures.

Keeping one as a short-term pet is fine.

But ultimately, what they need is the blessing of mercy at the hands of our sterling blades.

For them, life is little more than a painful slog. Thus, we should grant them a quick and beautiful death!

Why can't any of you understand that?

Just keep preaching, you big prude.

Because it'll come back to bite you in the ass someday.

Hope you get screwed!

Sooner rather than later!

I appreciate your concern, but I won't be changing my ways.

Yeah, sure, whatever.

Hardass!

Bonehead!

Silence.

Nhia, Khia. Stop tormenting the slave.

It will affect your skills on the battlefield.

Muste. Drop the judgmental mindset before it conflicts with your duty.

Sharphat?

You got it.

Nhia, Khia. Get rid of the body.

Muste. You have a mission to complete.

Roger!

Roger.

Sorry to spook you, cutie.

You can go back to the room now.

Yessir!

P-please pardon me!

Catch ya later.

Bye-bye.

Sharphat.

You best keep your flings with humans to a minimum.

Worried about polluting our blood?

History shows that we elves are the race that has incorporated the most Maestro blood.

And the White Knights are comprised solely of Submaestros,

who have awakened the power flowing in that blood.

Sure, but everyone aside from Muste has hit their level cap.

Precisely my point.

Huh?

The world hasn't seen a new Maestro for several millennia now.

So, don't do anything to pollute blood that is becoming increasingly hard to come by.

I would never make a half-breed!

This is just a hobby, nothing more!

I love watching human women get all excited when they think they have a shot with an elf like me.

And the desperate lengths they go to keep me from getting bored with them is the peak of hilarity!

Just disgusting, huh, Nhia?

Total creepo, Khia.

Anyways, the novelty is starting to wear off, so I'll off her soon.

The real thrill comes from stabbing them in the back, anyways!

You wanna have a go, Captain?

No, I'll pass.

Royal orders regarding Kyto's mess will come soon.

He was a member of the knighthood, no matter how lousy.

So we have a duty to settle things.

This can't happen again.

Anyone who dares dirty the name of our Queen must pay for it dearly.

Yessir.

And now, the stage has been set.

What is that?

A giant tower?

Is that where Light's waiting...?

What the hell? Why are there monsters here?!

What do you mean you're out of stock?!

You must've heard the news. Monsters have shown up along the roads and they've cut off all deliveries!

People are saying it's because of that big tower. Is that true?

I heard the Queendom's forces are investigating it now, but they're short-handed.

Oh, that explains why they posted a huge reward just for information!

I'm not getting anywhere near it. I value my life more.

It's causing quite the buzz, huh?

I'm betting this will earn us another rank up!

Yo. Babe alert at 12 o'clock.

She's almost too hot for a human.

Can't say no to an ass like that.

Damn straight.

Hey, sweet cheeks!

You wanna party up with us?

It'll be worth your time. We're over level 150, y'know.

Elves don't always hang with humans. Consider yourself lucky, babe!

Just kiss the golden eyesore and tiny tot with you goodbye.

Blighters don't know shite from clay. How very sad.

So you're coming, right?

We would hate to see you wasted on these losers.

Shove off.

Huh?

Lord Dark is the only master I need. You two aren't worth my time.

My apologies. She's an irreplaceable member of our group, you see.

Could you please leave her be?

Oh, Lord Dark!

Nobody asked you, brat!

Release. Thunder Arrow.

Whoa. Did he cast that with no incantation?

Yeah...

Oh snap! I think that's the Black Motley!

Seriously?

They must've come here from Dagas.

If you'll please excuse us.

I bet those guys will end up claiming the whole bounty...

Welp, I'm out.

Just as planned, eh, old chap?

Now word of us will spread even more.

I hope things are going just as well for Aoyuki and the others.

C'mon! Quit wasting our time!

Pick up the pace! Or we'll give you another beating!

This doesn't add up. How is it possible for high level monsters to get scared and wander so far from home?

Must be something crazy further in the forest.

Reward money is good and all, but doesn't this seem kinda risky?

Don't be such a wuss.

Worse case scenario, we just use the human for bait and make our escape.

We can score some info while the monsters feed on her.

Good point.

You really thought this through!

Human brats never sell for much. They're best used as fodder.

Get off your ass, dammit! Don't make me come kick you!

I'm sorry!

Damn slaves, always trying to sneak in little breaks.

Humans are beyond worthless.

Huh?

Huh? It's not going to eat me?

Well, I'll be damned!

Ain't we lucky? Didn't expect to make a big score out here!

Oh no. Just when I thought the nightmare was over!

We can't have you looking all dirty and neglected, girlie!

Huh?

My wounds are healing?

Wait, was that a potion?

But why did you use it on me?

A'ight. Dibs on making her shoes!

Cool, I'll get her a walking stick!

Do you wanna drink some water first?

Uhh...

Reporting in. We've rescued another one.

We'll get you some grub later, okay?

So, following the usual gameplan...

I'll call you back after we reach safe haven.

Mewr.

Myah!

How are things going?

Mew.

This is the first time since we've come to the surface

that you've had to control multiple monsters simultaneously, right?

Mewr.

And it's not giving you any trouble?

Meow.

I take it you're saying that things are going just fine?

Myah!

His Blessedness also ordered you to dispose of any interlopers who might ruin the plan.

You're sure everything is okay on that front, as well?

Mewp.

Will things really go smoothly?

I imagine this is all meant to be a litmus test of our moral standards and emotional intelligence.

There is a non-zero chance of fatal error. Someone could misjudge right from wrong.

Should I go ahead and issue a warning to everyone aside from Aoyuki?

Except that would ultimately go against the wishes of His Blessedness...

Do not concern yourself.

Given that the very purpose of our existence is to loyally serve Blessed Lord Light,

don't you think we should make every effort to prop him up by understanding his intentions?

We need not be anything more than what Master Light expects us to be.

We live and fight for him.

Soothe him, revere him, wait upon him, love him, adore him, stand by him,

become his sword and shield, kill and die for him,

blaze and burn to ashes for him.

All we need to think about is being useful.

Anything beyond that is irrelevant and profane.

So you're content with being a mere pet?

I can't even begin to comprehend that.

Nor can I understand your point of view.

Just seeing you try to make sense of the will of our almighty god

makes me want to kill you.

Do you really think you stand a chance against me?

We could easily find out the answer.

It would even make a good empirical study on what happens when two people of our level crash.

I must say, you have poor taste in jokes.

Refuse to abide by Master Light's wishes and I'll end you right now.

Come in, Lady Aoyuki!

Mew.

We just arrived.

Myah!

The delivery is complete. There were no problems.

Look after her, y'hear!

Yes, of course.

Thank you for everything!

Aw, don't mention it.

You'll be all right now.

Do your part around here, okay?

Right!

It seems my concerns were unwarranted.

Mewph.

This turned out to be a worthwhile conversation. I'm glad I got a peek into your true thoughts.

Myah!

Those bastards. How heartless can they be?

You said it! Using humans as fodder like that is totally barbaric!

There's gotta be a reason behind it. How else could it get this bad?

All the other races have just lost their moral fiber, man.

Enough chitchat.

Listen up! We leave at the break of dawn!

Nobody better be late! Hear me?!

Loud n' clear, boss!

What am I going to do?

There are monsters over level 1000 in the forest around the tower.

It's impossible to reach it on my own.

But if I ask for help from the White Knights, they'll figure out that Light is still alive.

I have to find a way into that tower, no matter what.

Then I need to put the final nail in the coffin of that stupid little brat.

Just you wait, Light!

We should send in the White Knights with utmost haste.

The enemy's goals and force strength are unknown.

So, dispatching our most elite warriors to quash this threat before any harm comes to the public

is the most effective course of action we can take.

What is your opinion as captain of the knights, Sir Hardy?

I deeply respect the fact that you wish to put the safety of the people above all else, Mr. Chancellor.

Great, then-

However...

I'm afraid that your proposition forces me to question whether you're of sound mind.

That's interesting, because your response makes me question the same of you.

We lack any sort of detailed intelligence, yet you wish to dispatch the White Knights.

That's akin to using a sacred blade to dig a hole in the dirt.

I'd argue that a dull knife is more suited to the job.

For no matter how sharp the blade,

it cannot cut anything when it fails to hit the target.

Here we go again...

The leader of the reformists butting heads with the ultra-conservative Captain Hardy.

Only one person can stop this argument...

I am inclined to agree with the captain of the knights on this matter.

As Queen Lif, ruler of the Elven Queendom,

I hereby order you.

Offer even more reward money.

Let the monarchy and its people unite to gather intelligence on this mysterious giant tower.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Damn lap dog.

I greatly appreciate you taking my side back there...

Mother.

Thank you.

Now, I don't have to waste my men on a foolish plan concocted by a rank amateur.

Oh, Hardy-Wardy, my sweet little boy. You know that I would never put you in harm's way.

That chancellor is quite the nuisance.

The emergence of this giant tower and all his urgency to do something about it

is nothing more than another move in his game of politics.

Oh my, how dreadful!

I almost feel bad for the poor chancellor. Nothing is worse than being on your bad side, snookums.

It's no laughing matter, Mother.

The chancellor is certainly biding his time for an opportunity to abolish the monarchy.

Well, he poses no threat as long as I have my gallant Hardy-Wardy around to protect me, right?

The real problem here is that strange tower.

If it serves as the first domino in a line that threatens to topple our empire,

then it will be most cumbersome to deal with.

Are you suggesting what I think you are?

The second coming of the Archfiend?

I'm confident the Archfiend would be vanquished through the power of the Eight-Nation Alliance.

But it would give rise to something else...

A Hero, who can only be born from the human race. Yes?

Hopefully, we can make the humans go extinct before then.

The rest of the world might turn against us if we went that far.

There is a good chance that such a Hero would also be a Maestro.

Then, we must either kill them or win them over.

Lest we face annihilation.

This reminds me, didn't a potential Maestro pop up some time ago?

The last I heard, they turned out to be a dud and were eliminated.

What of it?

Nothing.

But frankly, I wish I could have been the one who undertook that duty.

Oh, snookums! You're captain of the knights. Grunt work like that is below you.

I'm merely speaking my mind.

Humans are pests that bring disaster to our world.

They have no right to live.

It would have been nice to prove that by showing them the sharp end of my sword.

Attention! Line up over here if you want to apply for the Tower Scouting quest!

A guild branch office, taverns, item shops...

This place has it all.

Just like a funfair, innit?

That's the Black Motely, right?

Yeah, no surprise they'd come.

Milord, we have trouble.

Those two from the other day, right?

They're staring bloody daggers at us, wot.

Annoying little pricks.

Maybe I shouldn't have gone so hard on them.

I recognize that voice...

You there! Human child!

Lord Dark?

What's the matter, old chap?

That's Sasha.

Stay calm and don't do anything, you two.

Show me your face!

Are you talking to me, miss?

Take that ridiculous mask off! Let me see your face!

Lord Dark doesn't take orders from anybody!

Shut up, filthy human!

I'm very sorry, but I wear this mask to hide awful burns on my face.

It's not something I like to show people.

I don't care! I told you to take it off!

Togaraseta madoi no saihate ni

Nurikaete nozomu iromi, sugata ni

Torawarete medete kainarasareta

Anata to chigau mono de

Matataite naite jibun dake o mikata ni shite

Tsubasa hirogetara mietekuru

Kaze ga michibiku mama kaji o kitte

Nigoru sora o kirisaite

Takaku todokanai tokoro made

Itsuka no ame mo chimen hanete odoru wa

Ubaenai desho

Yuruganu manazashi sadameta ano hi ni

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