How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (2021–2022): Season 2, Episode 3 - Tyranny Is More Terrible Than Tigers - full transcript
Van is returned to Julius as a result of the mediation of the Grand Chaos Empire, in exchange for a great deal of reparation costs. Souma returns to the Kingdom of Elfrieden, where many other problems yet remain.
The forces of the Kingdom of Elfrieden
shall return Van to
the Principality of Amidonia
and restore it to its home nation.
A condition of the return is that
the Principality of Amidonia is
ordered to pay war reparations
to the Elfrieden Kingdom.
However,
this is separate from any negotiations
concerning the return of POWs.
ORIGINAL STORY BY DOJYOMARU
What nonsense is this, Queen Jeanne?
As requested,
the territory has been returned.
Are you kidding?
Payment of reparations?
That is like admitting defeat.
Well, I suppose that is about
the sum of it.
After all, you have lost the capital.
That's not true. We're not beaten yet.
Only one city has fallen.
If that is the case, the Empire shall
withdraw from this inter-nation dispute.
Feel free to wage war if you choose.
♣After all, isn't it the case
that you couldn't even retake the capital?
If so, then you have lost this battle.
The Empire, as leader of
the "Declaration of Humanity,"
have worked to restore the borders.
We cannot intervene any further.
But… compensation?
Prince Julius. In regards to this matter,
my sister Maria is very upset.
As its leader, we cannot overlook
attempts to invade another country
by using loopholes
in the Declaration of Humanity.
That was the previous ruler Gaius…
We need to take strict measures
to ensure that member nations
of the Declaration of Humanity
do not commit such folly.
We shall establish the precedent for this
with our treatment of your nation.
And if we refuse?
The Empire shall withdraw
from this matter and
exclude the Principality of Amidonia
from the Declaration of Humanity.
Wait! Exclude us from the Declaration?
As I just said, your invasion was a false
interpretation of
the Declaration of Humanity.
If we let this go, other
nations will walk down this
same path of folly.
This will not be acceptable to Maria.
The Principality of Amidonia is
surrounded by four countries.
STATE OF LUNARIA - MERCENARY STATE ZEM
ELFRIEDEN KINGDOM - REPUBLIC OF TURGIS
If it loses the protection of
the Declaration of Humanity,
it may be at the mercy
of the other three nations.
Gaius the 8th
maintained his nation by demonstrating
a military threat to those
in the north and the south.
It could be said that he managed
a certain diplomatic balance.
Does Julius have any aptitude
in this regard?
We accept your mediation proposal.
That is a wise decision, Prince Julius.
In that case, let us discuss
the actual sum.
The Elfrieden Kingdom demand
an amount equivalent to twice
the budget of
the Principality of Amidonia.
Of course, this does not need
to be paid right away.
This can be in installments
over a ten year period.
We also request this be paid
from Empire funds.
Twice our annual budget?
Do you expect such
a crazy proposal to fly?
Prince Julius,
we have also been requested to
pay this out of Empire funds.
Although we would be grateful to you
if you refuse to pay,
in such circumstances,
Van would not be returned.
About half the budget of the Principality
of Amidonia is for military use.
Taking 20% away from that…
Of course, it is our intention to
deplete their military spending.
Can Julius decrease that amount?
Queen Jeanne, what should we do
if the payments go in arrears?
The Empire will support the transfer
of Van to the Elfrieden Kingdom.
I am sure Prince Julius is
a man of integrity, but
it is possible his subjects may
delay the payments.
So, we need some collateral.
Collateral? What kind?
A gem to be used for broadcasting.
What? We only have one of those.
Are you trying to agitate our people?
You just need to change
the wavelength of the receiver.
If you do that, you can
stop Elfrieden Kingdom's broadcasts.
That is true, but…
Prince Julius,
I think the jewel alone is
insufficient collateral.
For the remaining portion,
I want to keep the books
from this castle library.
Is that it?
Feel free to take the books.
Okay, then.
Let's decide on the other details.
We want the Kingdom of Elfrieden
to return our captive prisoners.
Fine. You need to pay a ransom for
nobility or anyone above knight class.
When you invaded our nation,
we investigated war criminals in
our nation and made a list.
We cannot return any
of the prisoners on this list.
Understood.
We want you to hand over the names
on the list that are still
in your country.
We shall only start to
return prisoners when this is complete.
Is Roroa among the prisoners?
Roroa? Is she an acquaintance of yours?
Roroa Amidonia. My incompetent sister.
I heard she escaped Van with some
influential bureaucrats before the battle.
I hope so.
-Do you want me to look for her?
-That's not necessary.
She may be wary of becoming
the heir apparent.
Even though there is a lack of
blood relatives now that Gaius is gone.
It happens a lot in royal families.
Even in the Elfrieden Kingdom, there was
a terrible struggle for supremacy before
my mother took the throne.
I get that, but I sort of wish I didn't.
For somebody like me without family
I would like to look after
just one sister.
And General Margarita Wonder.
I'd like to transfer her to the Kingdom.
General Margarita Wonder?
I will agree if you release the
five members of the nobility
that are prisoners free of charge.
Prince Julius,
I hear that after the occupation
she cooperated with the Kingdom.
Isn't she difficult for you to handle?
It's hardly fair to exchange her for
five prisoners.
It is okay. I will accept that condition.
She was a good general but I didn't
know you would want her that badly.
As you only judge on battle might,
you probably wouldn't get it.
The Kingdom of Elfrieden will return Van
in exchange for payment of
significant compensation.
Amidonia, in exchange for this payment,
will have Van returned to them.
The Empire showed its value
as a mediator of this dispute.
So, I am satisfied with proceedings.
Putting Amidonia at a disadvantage.
What is satisfactory about that?
I'm leaving.
Prince Julius.
What is it?
A political thinker in my world,
Machiavelli, said the following:
"A hard-earned nation is easy to govern.
A nation gained without effort,
is hard to govern."
What do you mean by that?
I defeated you and got Van.
Then, I excluded nobility, knights
and anyone who might
oppose us politically.
With my ability.
So, I don't see any particular problem
if I were to continue to govern Van.
But… What about you?
Even if you get it back again,
can you govern it again without issue?
-This was originally my nation.
-You are…
You used the prestige of the Empire,
the help of others to get it back.
It is Machiavelli's "nation
gained without effort."
It fits this case perfectly.
He also said this:
"A person who becomes King
without effort needs to work harder."
From now, for the sake of your people…
Stay out of our business.
What will the lords and people of
Amidonia think
of him not being able to restore
the capital on his own?
It would be foolish of him to
ignore your warning.
We were only together for a while,
but it feels sad to part ways now.
Staying there is a waste of money.
It is a waste of time too.
-Neglecting our own country's issues…
-I realize that.
Why do they all look like that?
They are probably anxious.
Going back under the rule of Amidonia.
Anxious. Even though they are only
going back to where they were before.
That's the reason.
They were under oppression.
That seemed normal to them.
However, after our occupation,
they realized it was not normal.
You recognized their freedom to express
their own ideas and thoughts.
So, they fear they will return to
an age of oppression.
That is probably how it will go down.
Julius will act to suppress
this lax behavior.
After tasting freedom, they
cannot go back to their previous lives.
It's like an addiction.
It matches perfectly, but
couldn't you have thought of
a better expression?
It's the truth, right?
But it's not so easy to change
the mindset of the population.
In the world I was living in,
there was the expression that
"Tyranny is worse than tigers."
Tyranny is worse than tigers?
Bad politics is more dangerous than
a man-eating beast.
For the people of Van, we may
have been an invading tiger.
But it was not tyranny.
Once they realize
the tyranny is returning…
Walking with you,
I just see the naivety of people.
Have you had enough?
Come on!
Why are you saying it too, Aisha？
There is nothing difficult about
walking the path with your majesty.
I feel the same.
I will go on any path
as long as it is with you.
I struggle all the time.
Yes.
Sister.
I have returned from the capital, Van.
Welcome back, Jeanne. Were you successful?
There were a few hiccups, but
I basically achieved everything
I set out to do.
I have already succeeded in getting
Van returned to the Amidonia Principality.
I am pleased. Well done!
Then, let's put work aside for now.
Sister?
Welcome back, Jeanne.
What is this, all of a sudden?
This is not very Empress-like.
It is just…
I haven't seen you for a while.
I missed you.
Everyone except the family
treats me like an Empress.
My other sister is stuck
in the laboratory as always.
That's no reason.
We are not children anymore.
What?
So anyway, what is Souma like then?
-Souma is…
-What is he like?
Just like you, he keeps a bed in
the Government Affairs office.
Oh, I say!
Firstly, Souma understands the views
of the Empire
and is not angry about being summoned
as a hero.
That's good.
He is also very wise.
He says that things were common sense
in the world he is from, but
he is continually producing
new innovations.
Things we would not have thought of.
Like a jewel for a broadcast receiver.
A jewel for a broadcast receiver?
It's something from a different world.
He says with a straight face that our
demons and demon tribe are like the
relationship between people and animals.
Surely not.
Demons and demon tribe have a relationship
like that of animals and people.
I had never thought of that.
I would have to say that the way he sees
the world is completely different from us.
That's right.
He also had a proposal
for a secret alliance.
-Secret alliance?
-Yes
Souma promised that they would
march to the same beat as the Empire.
He also proposed a secret alliance
in which the Empire would provide
protection from the west and the
Kingdom would protect
against threats from the east.
Sister. It's nothing to laugh about.
I'm sorry. It is just so interesting.
-Interesting?
-I mean…
Until recently it was a country that was
in such decline we had to tiptoe around.
And now, we are great friends leaving
protection from the east to them.
It is like we have had mesmerizing magic
dust sprinkled on us by a fairy.
It certainly is a fast moving age.
Yes. That is it, Jeanne.
Do you remember how the concept
of a hero was communicated in the Kingdom?
It was written in the report.
"Somebody who transformed the age."
Not "somebody who would take
down the demons," nor
"Somebody who would rule the world."
Certainly. He did not seem comfortable
being called a hero.
When we think of how frantic
things have been here recently,
it feels more like "transformation."
It seems he is even more interesting
than we expected.
I hope I can speak to him directly soon.
I didn't expect you to come too.
Of course I would.
We are fellow adventurers after all.
Just because Yuno ran into Guild, it seems
she went out of her way to invite him.
Dear Adventurers,
welcome to Parnam Castle.
I am the fiancée of
the current King Souma,
Liscia Elfrieden.
I've come here to say a few words
in place of Souma,
who had to take care of other business.
Thank you for answering
our request on this occasion.
Thanks to you, we have
been able to save many people.
I would like to express our gratitude
in place of Souma who could not be here
and the people who have been saved.
Anyway… Cheers!
Cheers!
Orgas, leave some Tatsuta-age for me.
I have been thinking a lot since then.
Come to think of it…
The flame clown uproar was
probably a farce.
Lighten up a bit won't you?
The skewered octopus are really delicious.
This… eh!
I'm already eating.
Julia, are you drunk already?
Why shouldn't I be?
This is the adventurers' thank you party
after all.
Come on, mascot! Drink us.
If you won't drink,
I will do mouth-to-mouth.
Well, let's enjoy drinking today.
Yes, I owe you one.
You don't have to
keep wearing the costume.
Drink with us.
It's on the house.
Are you okay?
Do you hate liquor that much?
Are you alright?
Excuse me a minute.
Princess Liscia.
You nearly blew your cover there.
You can leave it to me now.
I…
Do I have something on my face?
No, nothing at all.
Bye then. Have a great time!
That was dangerous.
If you didn't want to get found out,
why did you take part at all?
Getting inside the costume of a mascot.
What could I do?
I need to get out sometimes too.
By the way, is that girl Yuno?
She was cute, right?
No! There's nothing in it at all.
I wasn't even asking, you know.
Subtitle translation by: Simon Way
shall return Van to
the Principality of Amidonia
and restore it to its home nation.
A condition of the return is that
the Principality of Amidonia is
ordered to pay war reparations
to the Elfrieden Kingdom.
However,
this is separate from any negotiations
concerning the return of POWs.
ORIGINAL STORY BY DOJYOMARU
What nonsense is this, Queen Jeanne?
As requested,
the territory has been returned.
Are you kidding?
Payment of reparations?
That is like admitting defeat.
Well, I suppose that is about
the sum of it.
After all, you have lost the capital.
That's not true. We're not beaten yet.
Only one city has fallen.
If that is the case, the Empire shall
withdraw from this inter-nation dispute.
Feel free to wage war if you choose.
♣After all, isn't it the case
that you couldn't even retake the capital?
If so, then you have lost this battle.
The Empire, as leader of
the "Declaration of Humanity,"
have worked to restore the borders.
We cannot intervene any further.
But… compensation?
Prince Julius. In regards to this matter,
my sister Maria is very upset.
As its leader, we cannot overlook
attempts to invade another country
by using loopholes
in the Declaration of Humanity.
That was the previous ruler Gaius…
We need to take strict measures
to ensure that member nations
of the Declaration of Humanity
do not commit such folly.
We shall establish the precedent for this
with our treatment of your nation.
And if we refuse?
The Empire shall withdraw
from this matter and
exclude the Principality of Amidonia
from the Declaration of Humanity.
Wait! Exclude us from the Declaration?
As I just said, your invasion was a false
interpretation of
the Declaration of Humanity.
If we let this go, other
nations will walk down this
same path of folly.
This will not be acceptable to Maria.
The Principality of Amidonia is
surrounded by four countries.
STATE OF LUNARIA - MERCENARY STATE ZEM
ELFRIEDEN KINGDOM - REPUBLIC OF TURGIS
If it loses the protection of
the Declaration of Humanity,
it may be at the mercy
of the other three nations.
Gaius the 8th
maintained his nation by demonstrating
a military threat to those
in the north and the south.
It could be said that he managed
a certain diplomatic balance.
Does Julius have any aptitude
in this regard?
We accept your mediation proposal.
That is a wise decision, Prince Julius.
In that case, let us discuss
the actual sum.
The Elfrieden Kingdom demand
an amount equivalent to twice
the budget of
the Principality of Amidonia.
Of course, this does not need
to be paid right away.
This can be in installments
over a ten year period.
We also request this be paid
from Empire funds.
Twice our annual budget?
Do you expect such
a crazy proposal to fly?
Prince Julius,
we have also been requested to
pay this out of Empire funds.
Although we would be grateful to you
if you refuse to pay,
in such circumstances,
Van would not be returned.
About half the budget of the Principality
of Amidonia is for military use.
Taking 20% away from that…
Of course, it is our intention to
deplete their military spending.
Can Julius decrease that amount?
Queen Jeanne, what should we do
if the payments go in arrears?
The Empire will support the transfer
of Van to the Elfrieden Kingdom.
I am sure Prince Julius is
a man of integrity, but
it is possible his subjects may
delay the payments.
So, we need some collateral.
Collateral? What kind?
A gem to be used for broadcasting.
What? We only have one of those.
Are you trying to agitate our people?
You just need to change
the wavelength of the receiver.
If you do that, you can
stop Elfrieden Kingdom's broadcasts.
That is true, but…
Prince Julius,
I think the jewel alone is
insufficient collateral.
For the remaining portion,
I want to keep the books
from this castle library.
Is that it?
Feel free to take the books.
Okay, then.
Let's decide on the other details.
We want the Kingdom of Elfrieden
to return our captive prisoners.
Fine. You need to pay a ransom for
nobility or anyone above knight class.
When you invaded our nation,
we investigated war criminals in
our nation and made a list.
We cannot return any
of the prisoners on this list.
Understood.
We want you to hand over the names
on the list that are still
in your country.
We shall only start to
return prisoners when this is complete.
Is Roroa among the prisoners?
Roroa? Is she an acquaintance of yours?
Roroa Amidonia. My incompetent sister.
I heard she escaped Van with some
influential bureaucrats before the battle.
I hope so.
-Do you want me to look for her?
-That's not necessary.
She may be wary of becoming
the heir apparent.
Even though there is a lack of
blood relatives now that Gaius is gone.
It happens a lot in royal families.
Even in the Elfrieden Kingdom, there was
a terrible struggle for supremacy before
my mother took the throne.
I get that, but I sort of wish I didn't.
For somebody like me without family
I would like to look after
just one sister.
And General Margarita Wonder.
I'd like to transfer her to the Kingdom.
General Margarita Wonder?
I will agree if you release the
five members of the nobility
that are prisoners free of charge.
Prince Julius,
I hear that after the occupation
she cooperated with the Kingdom.
Isn't she difficult for you to handle?
It's hardly fair to exchange her for
five prisoners.
It is okay. I will accept that condition.
She was a good general but I didn't
know you would want her that badly.
As you only judge on battle might,
you probably wouldn't get it.
The Kingdom of Elfrieden will return Van
in exchange for payment of
significant compensation.
Amidonia, in exchange for this payment,
will have Van returned to them.
The Empire showed its value
as a mediator of this dispute.
So, I am satisfied with proceedings.
Putting Amidonia at a disadvantage.
What is satisfactory about that?
I'm leaving.
Prince Julius.
What is it?
A political thinker in my world,
Machiavelli, said the following:
"A hard-earned nation is easy to govern.
A nation gained without effort,
is hard to govern."
What do you mean by that?
I defeated you and got Van.
Then, I excluded nobility, knights
and anyone who might
oppose us politically.
With my ability.
So, I don't see any particular problem
if I were to continue to govern Van.
But… What about you?
Even if you get it back again,
can you govern it again without issue?
-This was originally my nation.
-You are…
You used the prestige of the Empire,
the help of others to get it back.
It is Machiavelli's "nation
gained without effort."
It fits this case perfectly.
He also said this:
"A person who becomes King
without effort needs to work harder."
From now, for the sake of your people…
Stay out of our business.
What will the lords and people of
Amidonia think
of him not being able to restore
the capital on his own?
It would be foolish of him to
ignore your warning.
We were only together for a while,
but it feels sad to part ways now.
Staying there is a waste of money.
It is a waste of time too.
-Neglecting our own country's issues…
-I realize that.
Why do they all look like that?
They are probably anxious.
Going back under the rule of Amidonia.
Anxious. Even though they are only
going back to where they were before.
That's the reason.
They were under oppression.
That seemed normal to them.
However, after our occupation,
they realized it was not normal.
You recognized their freedom to express
their own ideas and thoughts.
So, they fear they will return to
an age of oppression.
That is probably how it will go down.
Julius will act to suppress
this lax behavior.
After tasting freedom, they
cannot go back to their previous lives.
It's like an addiction.
It matches perfectly, but
couldn't you have thought of
a better expression?
It's the truth, right?
But it's not so easy to change
the mindset of the population.
In the world I was living in,
there was the expression that
"Tyranny is worse than tigers."
Tyranny is worse than tigers?
Bad politics is more dangerous than
a man-eating beast.
For the people of Van, we may
have been an invading tiger.
But it was not tyranny.
Once they realize
the tyranny is returning…
Walking with you,
I just see the naivety of people.
Have you had enough?
Come on!
Why are you saying it too, Aisha？
There is nothing difficult about
walking the path with your majesty.
I feel the same.
I will go on any path
as long as it is with you.
I struggle all the time.
Yes.
Sister.
I have returned from the capital, Van.
Welcome back, Jeanne. Were you successful?
There were a few hiccups, but
I basically achieved everything
I set out to do.
I have already succeeded in getting
Van returned to the Amidonia Principality.
I am pleased. Well done!
Then, let's put work aside for now.
Sister?
Welcome back, Jeanne.
What is this, all of a sudden?
This is not very Empress-like.
It is just…
I haven't seen you for a while.
I missed you.
Everyone except the family
treats me like an Empress.
My other sister is stuck
in the laboratory as always.
That's no reason.
We are not children anymore.
What?
So anyway, what is Souma like then?
-Souma is…
-What is he like?
Just like you, he keeps a bed in
the Government Affairs office.
Oh, I say!
Firstly, Souma understands the views
of the Empire
and is not angry about being summoned
as a hero.
That's good.
He is also very wise.
He says that things were common sense
in the world he is from, but
he is continually producing
new innovations.
Things we would not have thought of.
Like a jewel for a broadcast receiver.
A jewel for a broadcast receiver?
It's something from a different world.
He says with a straight face that our
demons and demon tribe are like the
relationship between people and animals.
Surely not.
Demons and demon tribe have a relationship
like that of animals and people.
I had never thought of that.
I would have to say that the way he sees
the world is completely different from us.
That's right.
He also had a proposal
for a secret alliance.
-Secret alliance?
-Yes
Souma promised that they would
march to the same beat as the Empire.
He also proposed a secret alliance
in which the Empire would provide
protection from the west and the
Kingdom would protect
against threats from the east.
Sister. It's nothing to laugh about.
I'm sorry. It is just so interesting.
-Interesting?
-I mean…
Until recently it was a country that was
in such decline we had to tiptoe around.
And now, we are great friends leaving
protection from the east to them.
It is like we have had mesmerizing magic
dust sprinkled on us by a fairy.
It certainly is a fast moving age.
Yes. That is it, Jeanne.
Do you remember how the concept
of a hero was communicated in the Kingdom?
It was written in the report.
"Somebody who transformed the age."
Not "somebody who would take
down the demons," nor
"Somebody who would rule the world."
Certainly. He did not seem comfortable
being called a hero.
When we think of how frantic
things have been here recently,
it feels more like "transformation."
It seems he is even more interesting
than we expected.
I hope I can speak to him directly soon.
I didn't expect you to come too.
Of course I would.
We are fellow adventurers after all.
Just because Yuno ran into Guild, it seems
she went out of her way to invite him.
Dear Adventurers,
welcome to Parnam Castle.
I am the fiancée of
the current King Souma,
Liscia Elfrieden.
I've come here to say a few words
in place of Souma,
who had to take care of other business.
Thank you for answering
our request on this occasion.
Thanks to you, we have
been able to save many people.
I would like to express our gratitude
in place of Souma who could not be here
and the people who have been saved.
Anyway… Cheers!
Cheers!
Orgas, leave some Tatsuta-age for me.
I have been thinking a lot since then.
Come to think of it…
The flame clown uproar was
probably a farce.
Lighten up a bit won't you?
The skewered octopus are really delicious.
This… eh!
I'm already eating.
Julia, are you drunk already?
Why shouldn't I be?
This is the adventurers' thank you party
after all.
Come on, mascot! Drink us.
If you won't drink,
I will do mouth-to-mouth.
Well, let's enjoy drinking today.
Yes, I owe you one.
You don't have to
keep wearing the costume.
Drink with us.
It's on the house.
Are you okay?
Do you hate liquor that much?
Are you alright?
Excuse me a minute.
Princess Liscia.
You nearly blew your cover there.
You can leave it to me now.
I…
Do I have something on my face?
No, nothing at all.
Bye then. Have a great time!
That was dangerous.
If you didn't want to get found out,
why did you take part at all?
Getting inside the costume of a mascot.
What could I do?
I need to get out sometimes too.
By the way, is that girl Yuno?
She was cute, right?
No! There's nothing in it at all.
I wasn't even asking, you know.
Subtitle translation by: Simon Way