Original subtitles

Wow, what an amazing fight!

A kaiju showdown! Freakin' awesome!

Go! Levia!

Setsu! Stop spectating and help!

Episode 3

Frying a Squid for a Second Time

So, to reintroduce you...

This is Levia, the god of the ocean and a friend of mine.

You're most fortunate to even have the opportunity to see me.

You may thank me.

Y-You're really the legendary god of the ocean?

Wow, amazing...

Hey, Setsu! Why didn't you help me?!

Look at all this!

Well, I assumed you'd be all right on your own.

And I don't get many chances to see an awesome kaiju battle like that.

You call me up suddenly after five years,

make me ferry you over to the demonic continent, and then that?!

That's pretty terrible!

But, um...

What are we going to do with this?

We can't just leave it here...

We can just let Setsu deal with it.

Huh?! Me?

Squid Ring

Wh-What is this?! It's delicious!

I haven't had Setsu's deep-fried squid in a while, but it's not bad.

I prefer raw, though.

Anyway, we've arrived at the demonic continent safely, for now.

Yeah.

The demonic fishing village of Volsee is close.

And on the other side of that mountain is Evilbarrow, the Demon Lord's castle.

The Demon Lord's castle?

Yeah. That's where your package is supposed to go, right?

I have business with its recipient, as well.

A package, from a human to Dezas?

Oh, yeah, she mentioned sending the brooch out for repairs.

Huh? Levia-sama, do you know this Dezastol Serreno person, as well?

Wait, does she not know who Dezas is?

Seems not.

The destination of your package is the Demon Lord's castle, Evilbarrow,

and the recipient is Demon Lord Dezastol.

Wha—

What?!

D-Dezastol is the Demon Lord?!

Anyway, it's all on foot from here,

so my job is done. Nice working with you.

Aren't you coming with me?

Why would I?

What do you mean, why?

It's been a while, and you know Dezas, so...

I kept my promise and maintained peace on the seas.

Then, five years later, you finally return, only to treat me like a boat!

You're even hanging out with another woman,

and that's what you say to me?

Well, that's... I mean...

A lot happened. I couldn't help it.

Is this a lovers' quarrel?

No matter what, the man has to apologize. Don't you know that?

It seems like this guy doesn't understand girls' feelings at all.

Say you're sorry.

Here, have some squid rings and go away!

What is this?

Yummy!

Squid rings are awesome!

How is it so crunchy and fluffy?!

Make some for Mom and Dad!

You came at the right time. There's plenty more kraken left over.

Yay!

We can't just let it rot here!

Pretty lady, thanks for making up for the no-good man!

Squid rings! Squid rings!

Damn that squid monster!

We can't go fishing as long as that thing's out there.

Not to mention, the merchants stopped coming here because of the war.

At this rate, we'll run out of stored dried food.

We don't have a choice. The whole village needs to fight that squid!

Um, excuse me.

Can I leave my squid here? We'll be eating it right away.

The squid monster came back as food?!

Praise Levia, god of the ocean! Hurray!

Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!

This is our village's finest drink. Please enjoy.

Very nice, thank you.

This is our signature seafood dish.

It pairs well with the drink.

Not bad... but isn't fish better eaten raw?

This is as raw as it gets...

Here, here! Squid rings from fresh kraken, caught just this afternoon!

They're the best!

Setsu! Too slow!

Shut up! Don't make me do all the work!

The kraken got sliced up into little rings straight away?!

What skill!

Yay!

Awesome!

Squid rings!

Take it out, Ruri!

Yes, sir!

Taking it!

Ruri, next batch coming up!

Yes, sir!

Ruri, hurry up!

Yes, sir! Yes, sir!

What?!

The village is on fire?

Have the humans landed on our shores?!

As the head of Demon Lord Dezastol's personal guard, I, Vlad...

will not let this stand!

Just you wait, human soldiers!

Oh, hey, Levia-sama!

Good work out there!

Hey, are you drunk, too?

No, I'm not.

Yeah, this is just juice.

I told you so!

Anyway, come on, Levia-sama. Let's chat.

Levia-sama, how do you know Setsu-san?

You two seem to know the Demon Lord very well, too.

Let's see...

If you phrase it like that,

what's the right answer?

Five years ago, Setsu tried to blaze across my ocean without permission.

I fought him, and then,

he demanded I help him finish the war and dragged me around.

That was how it started.

In reality...

All the noise of war had me so annoyed that I went on a rampage,

and he silenced me with one punch...

But hey, technically I didn't lie, at least.

So that's how you met the Demon Lord. I see.

I thought Setsu the Hero was famous in Distinia.

Huh?

Setsu the Hero? The person who got all the kings to be friends and end the war?

That was...

What?!

Setsu-san is the Setsu?!

That explains how he knows Levia-sama and the Demon Lord, and how he's so strong,

but why would someone like that be my guard?!

I guess Setsu wouldn't talk about his past without being prompted.

S-So the number of accidents in the ocean suddenly dropping... That was...

Yes. I promised Setsu that I'd maintain peace on the oceans.

Yet...

He suddenly disappeared, then reappears five years later and treats me like a boat!

Don't you think that's pretty awful?

Levia-sama, are you mad at Setsu-san?

Well, I did get to see him again, so I guess it's okay.

All right! Half off! It's a total steal!

Half off? That's a good deal.

Thanks!

Wow, it's so much cheaper!

Hey, don't push! Get in line!

How much?

You must really love Setsu-san!

No way!

The god of the ocean, in love with a human? No way.

But I will admit, I was waiting for him to return.

Everyone, are you all right?!

I, Vlad, head of the Demon Lord's personal guard, am here!

Humans, you won't get your way!

Huh?

What's wrong, mister?

Want some squid rings?

Squid... rings?

Sold Out

They really are best when they're raw.

Levia-sama.

Again, apologies for my behavior earlier.

But I'm surprised that you're in town in your human form.

Hey, Vlad, it's you.

That sword, that magic power, and the squid rings!

I knew it was you, Setsu.

Though it was hard to tell, given your new form.

Yeah, a lot happened.

Anyway, seeing you, the Demon Lord's closest officer,

out of the castle at a time like this...

Is it because of the war?

Yes. I was looking for Levia-sama.

I didn't expect her to be with Setsu, the missing hero, though.

I'm starting to see a ray of hope!

Levia-sama and Setsu!

I, Vlad, swallow my pride to implore you!

Please, save the Demon Lord!

The Demon Lord is being asked to marry a man named Terran Sneeter.

Marriage? I don't know who that man is, but isn't that good news?

It's not good at all!

It's being called a marriage,

but in reality, it's subjugation through a curse.

A subjugation curse?

But Dezas should be able to shrug off most curses.

Well, he brought a powerfully cursed necklace instead of a ring.

A curse so powerful that not even Dezas can resist it...

You know of the war that started about a month ago,

when the humans invaded us, right?

What? The humans invaded?

You didn't know?

One of the coastal villages was attacked by soldiers in massive armor.

They even left the flag of their country behind.

A flag? Of Distinia?

We were somehow able to fend them off,

but they've attacked several more times since.

The demon lord sent an emissary to the human nation, but they haven't returned.

Taking advantage of the Demon Lord's reluctance to go to war,

one man offered to negotiate.

That man was Terran Sneeter.

Oh? So that guy claims he can stop the war?

He does.

Is he really that powerful?

Sounds kinda shady, to be honest.

In a way, he's at the top of this world, like you are.

Um, Setsu-san, he doesn't mean Terran himself is a strong fighter.

Terran Sneeter is the world's wealthiest merchant,

and head of the Terran Trading Company.

Most of the merchant ships at sea are owned by the Terran Trading Company.

Ah, right, those boorish ships that are all over the sea.

He has a grip on all of the money and wealth in the world.

Both we and the humans need the merchants' help to wage a cross-continent war.

That's why we believe his claims aren't completely baseless, but...

So Dezas is willing to become a slave, just to stop this war?

Yes.

What about you?! Are the generals of the Demon Lord's army okay with that?!

Of course not! We will fight for the Demon Lord until the last man standing!

Then why—

Because she promised you she'd maintain the peace.

What a silly woman, clinging to a promise she made with someone who disappeared.

But that's precisely why...

we can't leave her alone.

Yeah.

You're right.

Let's go!

Never thought we'd be using the same route

we used to launch our surprise attack on the Demon Lord's castle back then.

Yes, this brings back memories.

Here's our welcoming party.

Well, then, you can rely on me to serve as your escort!

The date of the wedding ceremony that Terran mentioned is unclear,

but given what the Demon Lord herself wants to do,

we don't have a moment to waste.

She was never one to back down once she'd made up her mind.

Also, Terran is surrounded by skilled guards.

The road to the castle is also crawling with monsters.

Do try to conserve your magic power, Setsu.

You can leave that part to me.

Your words are truly reassuring. Thank you.

I'm taking the shortest route. Can you keep up?

Who do you think you're talking to? I'm the god of the ocean.

Well, I'm off, then.

I'll have it taken care of by the time you arrive.

I'm counting on you, Setsu.

So what's the plan?

For what?

When we get there.

It's obvious.

I'll blow away this stupid wedding or whatever, and that Terran guy along with it.

But how will you stop the war without that rich merchant?

I'm actually suspecting he's behind it.

Vlad just said Distinia was the one that attacked first, right?

But in Distinia, they said the demons attacked first.

I also saw a bunch of big armored guys attack,

but that wasn't Distinia or the demons.

Look, this war didn't break out by pure coincidence like last time.

Someone set it up.

While both sides think they were attacked first,

some shady dude comes in with a cursed necklace to sell peace.

How much shadier can it get?

So that Terran fellow is...

I don't know who the true mastermind is,

but I'm sure Terran at least knows something.

In that case...

I guess I don't need to hold back!

Wow, you're a real beast on land, too.

Did you actually get stronger?

This is nothing compared to what I can do in the ocean.

It's not like I was asleep the whole time you were gone.

Yes. It's always been like this with Setsu.

We took risks, had adventures...

Until five years ago, I had no interest in what happened on the shore.

I just spent my time doing nothing at the bottom of the ocean.

But after meeting Setsu, after being with him,

I realized how beautiful this world is.

That's why, right now...

Not just because I promised Setsu, but also of my own free will,

for these peaceful seas,

this peaceful world...

I won't let Dezas take all the attention!

Oh, yeah, one thing...

What now?

Your squid rings are better than raw squid!

In that case, I'll make as many as you want.

There it is! Evilbarrow, castle of the Demon Lord!

Do your worst, Setsu!

Yeah, count on it!

Next Time

Receiving a Gift for a Second Time

Next time: "Receiving a Gift for a Second Time."