How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (2021–2022): Season 2, Episode 2 - Becoming Good Friends Who Never Offend - full transcript

About ten years ago,

the territories of mankind were usurped

with the sudden appearance of
the Demon Lord's domain.

The Gran Chaos Empire

developed
the "Joint Declaration of Humanity,"

or "Declaration of Humanity"
against the demonic tribe.

In order to join
the "Declaration of Humanity"

member countries would need to follow

the following three conditions.

The first condition was seizing control of
borders by military means was forbidden.

The principality of Amidonia joined
the declaration.



The Elfrieden Kingdom did not.

Therefore, the principality of Amidonia,
from which Van had been taken

based on the first condition,
was able to appeal to the

Gran Chaos Empire, the body behind
the Declaration of Humanity, for the

right to have the territory returned.

ORIGINAL STORY BY DOJYOMARU

So we have re-established diplomatic
relations between Gran Chaos Empire

and the Kingdom of Elfrieden.

Yes.

Thank you for the meal.

It was really delicious.

Under normal circumstances,
we would throw a banquet.

My words about the food just express
my gratitude for the food.

I will share with you
some special information.



Demon meat.

Demon meat is edible.

Are you serious?

Do you mean meat from the demons
in the Demon Lord's Kingdom?

Yes. The taste was quite reasonable.

You mean you have already
tried it, Queen Jeanne?

She has a wild streak,
despite that cute face.

Surely, you are not talking about meat
from Cobolt, right?

What I ate was demon meat.

I have no wish to eat a demon tribe
similar to humans.

Well, I'm not really sure
I get the difference, but…

You were a hero summoned later.

Have you heard of the Primal Battle?

Yes, I heard about it
from former King Albert.

It was ten years ago now.

The punitive forces were destroyed
by the demon tribe.

My sister was nine.

I was still only seven at the time.

The punitive forces were led
by the previous emperor.

That is to say, our father.

When we were raided by the demons

it was said to have been a tragic scene.

The town was black
with the ash spat out by the demons.

People were slaughtered regardless
of age or gender.

They were just behaving wildly on instinct

and it seems people were able to escape.

They are like wild beasts.

On the other hand,

the demon tribe acted in a commanding way

and defeated the punitive forces
despite their overwhelming strength.

The views of the people
were different after the defeat

with some saying that if we had retreated
the demons would not have pursued us,

whereas others said there was
pillage, violence, and slaughter.

It's as if they are
against the whole of humanity.

So, what is the difference?

Did the demons evolve
into the demon tribe?

"They ate people's brains to
get their intelligence."

Well, at least some religious folks
were claiming that at one point.

That should be taken with a grain of salt.

In any case,
it was only the devils that came to attack

after there was stagnation
on the frontlines.

It can be said that we have been able to
prevent the situation worsening.

We've gone way off the topic of
demon meat being edible.

What I ate was the meat
of a giant serpent with wings.

A serpent with wings?

It was a giant serpent
with four bird's wings.

Certainly, there is a god called
Quetzalcóatl in Central and South America.

How did you bring yourself to eat that?

It just tasted like an ordinary snake.

It was closer to chicken than fish.

Tastes like a normal snake…

So you've eaten snake before.

Queen Jeanne,

you have quite an interesting diet
for a royal.

I am also a general leading an army.

As it might be necessary
in some situations,

I make sure I can eat anything edible.

Well that is the rational view.

Still, most people wouldn't be inclined
to eat the meat of demons.

The reconnaissance forces discovered the
carcass of a demon that had been cooked.

You mean…

I think the demon tribe ate demons.

Then whenever they captured
similar types of demons,

they investigated
whether or not they could be eaten.

When they tried it, they found

despite being protein,
it had a refreshing taste.

Rather than an issue with the taste

there must be other areas of concern.

Really?

The fact that the demon tribe had eaten
other demons is more shocking.

In other words, the demon tribe do not
consider demons to be the same species.

Isn't that it?

Jeanne.

Yes?

Could it be that the demon tribe

and demons equate
to animals and people on our terms?

Why do you think so?

Liscia, stop taking notes.

Understood.

It is dangerous to leave things out
of the public record.

What kind of wild comment can I expect?

Sorry.

Depending on the situation,
this may be taken as discrimination.

Discrimination?

You mean about the demon tribe and demons?

As I see it,

it is hard to distinguish between animals
and demons in this world.

Probably, you can't imagine
what I am feeling.

Taking it further,

I can't really tell the difference between

species like beast men,
dragon newts, and demons.

That is…

I mean that as I lived in a world
without beast men and demons,

I can't really tell the difference.

So, you are saying the demon tribe…

Can't you tell when looking at Tomoe?

Your worship! That is quite a statement
to come out with.

That is why…

That is why I said it might be construed
as a discriminatory statement.

Jeanne, can you tell
the difference between

mystic wolf race, and Cobolt?

Of course.

Cobolt have a dog's face.

But among beast men as well, there
are those that have the faces of animals.

Now you say it…

You are right.

That's right.

The bodies of the Cobolt tribe are
covered with body hair.

If that is the case,
how do you distinguish

them from hairless or short-haired demons?

Now that you pointed it out,
this is the first time I realized I

tell human and demon tribes apart
based simply on feeling.

That's true.

Since you mentioned it,
there is nothing I can

point to as being the actual difference.

Why have you never realized this before?

This is probably a shared perception
in this world.

Everyone just instinctively distinguishes
between humans and demons.

I am glad you kept this between us.

If any of the bureaucrats had been here

I may have had to take you down.

What? Would that have been necessary?

That would have happened.

If what you are talking about
became widespread,

the kingdom would become
engulfed in mayhem.

Right, Hakuya?

As you say…

If the idea that "there is not much
difference between beast men and

demons" became widespread

in a human extremist kingdom
like the Principality of Amidonia it could

be used as a prima facie reason
to attack kingdoms like the

"High elves," who don't
recognize multiracialism.

Tribes like the beast men and dragon newts
may be shunned as demon tribes

and face persecution.

We may become a flash point for
inter-tribe conflict within the kingdom.

Sorry. I didn't think that far ahead.

No. It's better than it suddenly
coming to a head one day.

Well, it's nice of you to say so.

Having said that,
I'm not sure what measures we can take.

Even if we consider
the demon tribe a minority

it is part of the Declaration of Humanity
that minorities must not be persecuted.

But that is just a promise between states.

It will not fly for everyday people.

All it does is impose a duty on
the nations to watch out for any issues.

In any case,
there are kingdoms like ours that

have not signed up to
the "Declaration of Humanity."

If we try to intrude on the policies
of other nations, we will

just be inviting a backlash

and, in worst case,
this could lead to war.

That is right.

We do not have sufficient information
on the beast men and demon tribes.

As there are a lot of unknown factors,

racing to a conclusion would be dangerous.

Understood.

Can we agree that the Empire and Kingdom

should keep discussing this matter?

Understood.

In that case, shall we get down to
discussing the occupation of Van?

As the Empire adheres to the "Declaration
of Humanity", we cannot recognize

borders being changed through
military means.

The Kingdom cannot accept
the request to return it.

It was the Principality of Amidonia that
made the first move.

If we allow this kind of tyranny,

member states of
the "Declaration of the Humanity"

may become despised by the non-members.

You are right.

Because of that, the Empire will also

request that the Principality of Amidonia
pay sufficient compensation.

Will you resort to force
if they don't accept this?

If that is what is required.

If we look at the number of currently
stationed troops, we are confident

we can destroy the Kingdom army
and Principality army at the same time.

Probably, yes.

We do not want to fight with you.

So, let's start, by working out
what each of us want.

The Empire cannot accept
the changing of borders.

For that reason,
you want us to return Van.

Is that correct?

Yes. That's right.

As far as we are concerned,
we want the power

of the Amidonia Principality, which keeps
taking hostile action, to be reduced.

We don't want them interfering again.

We also want them to pay recompense
for the invasion.

You are saying that you took

Van in revenge, right?

So, even though you cannot return it
without compensation,

there may be room
for discussing its return,

provided that you are
compensated by the Principality.

If the Principality provide recompense,

we shall return Van.

From a long-term view,

it would be regrettable if we handed

provinces that, depending on our methods,
could bring us wealth

merely for a temporary payment.

I don't think it is such a bad decision.

We have the justification that the

Empire made us return the territory.

Even toward non-member nations…

I will hammer home the fact that

if he does the same thing again,

I will make him pay compensation

even if the territory is not
actually taken.

It is typical of you to be so perceptive.

This will also increase trust
among non-member states.

Prince Julius is likely to push back.

Don't feel pity
for the source of the issue.

Also, please settle the money
out of Empire funds.

You want to involve us too.

The Empire also shares blame for

not controlling the hostility of Amidonia.

I can't argue with that.

Why won't you join
the "Declaration of Humanity"?

I am sorry to mention this
in front of Liscia, but

the former King Albert not joining
the "Declaration of Humanity"…

Well, rather than he didn't do it…

He couldn't judge whether or not to join.

He is so indecisive.

I think there must be a clear reason

why you don't want to join.

I cannot give a clear answer at this time.

But if I lie, it will damage my

relationship with the Empire.

I want you to trust me.

We want to march in time
with other nations.

As long as Empress Maria lives
by the ideal of "All of humankind acting

as one to oppose the Demon Lord's armies,"

I promise to never oppose the empire.

You won't sign up for
the "Declaration of Humanity," but

you still expect us to trust you?

We cannot participate
in the "Declaration of Humanity"

but we want to conclude a two-nation
alliance with the Empire.

And to do that secretly.

A secret alliance?

We have finally managed to
stabilize the Kingdom.

We now need to reform our
military systems, and build a structure

where all forces can move
with a unified purpose.

By the way. I believe the Empire
is also currently dispatching troops in

response to a request for assistance
by the Union of Eastern Nations.

Yes.

It is an amalgam of small and medium-
sized nations, nearly all of which

have signed up for
the "Declaration of Humanity."

As leader, we naturally would
provide support.

That's it. Can you leave that role to us?

Are you being serious?

If the demons and demon tribe come south,

they will definitely try to avoid
the Empire and

pass from east to west.

If they come south
from the west side, the Empire…

and if they come from the east,
the Kingdom can deal with them.

We would need to work out
a procedure for doing this.

Of course. I would like it to take the
form of the Empire as the leader of the

Declaration of Humanity accepting
a request

for help from the Union of Eastern Nations
and the Empire requesting us

to dispatch troops.

Once it is known that the Empire
and kingdom have formed an alliance,

vigilant countries will emerge.

The principality of Amidonia,

the mercenary state, Zem,

the Torgis Republic, in particular.

So, we are very keen they do not

learn of our collaboration.

So that is why you want a secret alliance.

I don't think we can lose out
with this arrangement either.

But are there any advantages for you?

Well one thing is gaining

the trust of the Empire.

I wouldn't call that much of an advantage.

When the very existence of humanity
is at stake, we cannot be solely

concerned about profit or loss.

If we do nothing at all, we will

get the cold shoulder
from other countries.

I see.

However, when we need to make decisions

there is too large a distance
between the Empire and the kingdom.

I have thought about that.

Hakuya. Can you bring it?

Yes.

I want you to give this to Empress Maria.

It is a simple receiver.

If you also send us a simple receiver

we will be able to
communicate at any time.

With this,

you will be able to
easily have meetings with my sister.

Your power of thought makes me

literally tremble.

That is a bit of an exaggeration.

This was something we always
had in my world.

Just thinking that this is normal…

King Souma, would you allow me
to make a rather wild remark?

Yes. Go for it.

Thank you.

Then, Princess Liscia.

Me?

Do you want to reinstate
Albert on the throne?

If so, you can let us have Souma.

If you agree to come,

I will let you assume the position
of your choice.

I will also throw in my sister, so

you can become part of the royal family.

Do you realize what you are saying?

Yes. The princess is right.

Do you understand what that means?

Souma's thinking is ahead of its time.

I want to see what an empire

built by my sister and Souma looks like.

It's not happening.

To me, Souma is…

To the Kingdom, Souma is vital.

Calm down, Liscia.

I'm not going anywhere.

I'm sorry.

I just felt distraught.

Take your hand off your sword.

Aisha, stay!

You treat me really badly.

Sorry, but I am unable
to accept that offer.

Not even for the sake of the kingdom.

Not even for Liscia and the others.

I understand.

Thank you for letting me
speak my mind anyway.

To return to the subject of the alliance,

I cannot make such an

important decision by myself.

That is the purpose
of the simple receiver.

Not just that.

How about each nation
dispatches its diplomatic corp?

I see.

That would really
facilitate collaboration.

Understood.

How about we give the diplomat

the title of "Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary" and

have them build embassies
in each other's countries and

have them reside there?

That sounds wonderful.

Let me look into that.

It's getting late.

Let's leave it there for today.

Yes, I agree.

We spoke for a really long time.

Dawn is drawing near.

We discussed some things
today we didn't need to.

As far as I am concerned,

I made a new sworn friend I can rely on.
I am so pleased.

There is something I want to tell
this friend in the east.

What is it?

Sworn friend in the west.

It is about the Demon Lord that

exists in the Demon Lord's domain.

I don't understand the demon tribe's

language, but there is one word
that they often use.

Our researchers surmise that it may be

the name of the Demon Lord.

That is..

Debalroy.

Debalroy?

Demon Lord Debalroy?

Yes.

Demon Lord Debalroy.

Demon Lord Debalroy.

Hang on. What is it?

I remember that from somewhere.

Is it deja vu?

No, that's not it.

I remember hearing it somewhere.

Souma.

Serina, can you please show
Queen Jeanne to the guest room?

It's fine.

I can sleep in the bed
in the Government Affairs room.

No way. You need to sleep in a proper bed.

I don't know why, but when you

are tired, you should
let me look after you.

Sorry. Thanks.

Not at all.

Subtitle translation by: Simon Way