How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (2021–2022): Season 2, Episode 4 - A Warrior Will Die for One Who Understands Him - full transcript

It is the first time for us
meeting face-to-face.

I am the provisional King, Kazuya Souma.

We meet at last.

My name is Georg Carmine.

Congratulations on your recent victory.

Unless you raise your head,
it's hard for us to talk.

ORIGINAL STORY BY DOJYOMARU

How are you finding life in the dungeon?

Surprisingly, comfortable.

-It is peaceful down here.
-Peace…

That is really self-indulgent.



Don't you plan to meet Liscia?

Has the princess spoken of me?

No, she has said nothing.

In that case I will repeat what I said

when the princess
last requested a meeting.

"Why would somebody who will soon
become a princess show concern

for a common traitor?"

You might say that

and because of her personality

she might take you seriously.

She doesn't talk about you in front of me.

She throws herself into her work
to keep herself distracted.

She puts a brave face on it,

but I don't think she is really okay.



I parted from the princess
on receiving your ultimatum.

There was nothing left to say.

So this refusal is for Liscia's sake?

This stubborn fool.

-I have a question of my own.
-Which is?

What happened to the soldiers who followed
my orders into rebellion?

As thanks for their exploits
fighting Amidonia,

the soldiers were cleared of charges.

And the House of Vargas?

The only ones facing charges
are Castor and Carla.

They are the only two.

The Vargas Duchy was abolished, but the

eldest son Carl has retained
the family name and

been allowed to take over Red Dragon City.

What will be the punishment for
Castor and Carla?

I will be passing judgment
on the two of them at a later date.

And the nobility?

Their family names were abolished, their
private land and property was seized,

and they were executed.
The clear perpetrators in public,

while those just implicated, privately
away from public view.

That was a wise decision.

If they had clearly broken off relations
like you, many innocent relatives

could have avoided suffering
a similar fate.

According to Royal Decree,
"Up to third degree of kinship

must face penalty for treason."
There was nothing you could do.

Fraud, bribes, secret messages
to Amidonia,

misdeeds within the territory,

Best to destroy the whole rotten plant
from its roots.

And those just implicated are also

accountable for not preventing the crimes.

Isn't three degrees a little extreme?

What could they do?

It is not only beasts
and humans to consider.

There are races with longer lives.

So, guilt by association has
a wider scope.

But that has still led to
the death of too many innocents.

With Hakuya, I did everything I could,

finally revising the law
to two degrees of kinship.

I also got stays of execution
for those under 13,

and got orphanages and churches to
look after the children.

You showed a lot of consideration.

Is it hard for you take
other people's lives?

Of course it is.

Just one order snuffs out
the lives of multiple people.

I feel crushed by the weight of
this responsibility.

Until six months ago,
I was just an ordinary person.

I heard about these things
from the Princess's letters.

She lauds you as a King amongst Kings.

She is behind you
with every inch of her being.

She is already supporting me in every way.

But the decision I must make will
doubtlessly cause Liscia pain.

The thing is…

I have to kill you.

Your plan was a superb one.

Have it so all the corrupt nobles
were together in one place

then relieve them of their funds
in one fell swoop.

It was the ideal plan for the Kingdom,

but the public could not learn of it.

I never expected people would learn of it.

It is not a plan that could be
readily accepted

if the families of the fallen soldiers
knew I had a pact with the King.

Not only can I not make it public,

but I have to be seen to treat you
the same as the corrupt nobility.

I thought it would go down this way.

You are such an idiot!

You knew this would happen and

will die without anyone
learning of it. So stubborn!

Was there really no other way?

Is this the outcome you wanted?

Having your name dragged through
the mud and dying

along with the corrupt nobles.
Are you satisfied now?

Why doesn't it bother you?

We could have found a way
to purge the corrupt nobility together.

The same goes for Castor.

He thought you had a plan
to improve the Kingdom.

And, as your friend, he followed you
to the end as a traitor.

There were things I needed your help with,

but it's all ruined now.

You managed to solve
several problems at once, and

things were getting better in the Kingdom.

Thanks to this, Hakuya's
and my stock rose too.

But it comes to nothing if we lose you.

Do you understand the cost of
losing good people?

Answer me, Georg. Are you
really satisfied with how this played out?

Of course.

New sprouts appear from

the roots of old trees like me

who will only continue to wither and die.

I can only pray those shoots will
grow into something impressive.

Even if the old tree is cut down
as a result?

It's the joy of watching
the next generation.

There will come a day when you understand
this too, your Majesty.

When a child is born between

you and the princess.

Did you conceive of
this whole plan by yourself?

By which you mean?

Your appraisal of me is
strangely optimistic.

It is not just this plan.

Not just Liscia,
who is like a daughter to you.

Even the future of the Kingdom.

Isn't it somewhat odd?

What is the source
of this unwavering loyalty?

I learned about your amazing abilities
through Liscia's letters.

Is that a problem?

It doesn't add up.
Why would that make you so loyal?

I think you must be doing it for

the Elfrieden royals.

Were they the ones orchestrating
this plan?

No comment.

Answer me. What do they…?

What do you all know?

Why won't you answer me?

The person concerned will tell
you themself

when the time comes.

Poisoned liquor.

I couldn't stand
having to publicly execute

somebody who gave himself for the Kingdom.

Thank you for that.

I will recommend this course of action
for those who would

sacrifice themselves for you.

For me?

Several of the top-ranked army members,

including Beowulf,
your second-in-command, have

requested they get
the same treatment as you.

Why is everyone so keen to die?

Your Highness,
I need you to look after Liscia.

Liscia is already an essential
part of my family.

"I protect my family whatever happens."

I won't go back on that conviction
for anything.

I'm relieved to hear that.

I pray for the success
of the Elfrieden Kingdom,

and the happiness of you and Liscia,

though it will be from the other side
of the grave.

That is all. Goodbye.

Georg is dead.

I see.

Thank you, Queen Jeanne.

You even sent the Griffon Cavalry.

With this the Empire and
the Kingdom can always stay in contact.

We need to keep things moving.

My sister has agreed to

every aspect of your proposal.

That is the first time I have
seen her do that.

I think she was really pleased.

Pleased?

She is able to share
her particular sense of values.

It is like she has gained people who
understand where she is coming from.

I see.

Given this fact,

I would like to arrange a conference
between King Souma and my sister ASAP.

Yes, certainly.

By the way, what are all
those books I see behind you?

These are the tomes we have
as collateral from the return of Van.

There are many things we need
to transcribe before returning them.

Before we started talking, I was actually
engaged in categorizing them.

Are you organizing them yourself?

You are obviously a bit of a book worm.

Sorry, I just get lost in their wonder.

If I prepare the position of Chief
Librarian in the Empire, would

you agree to come and take on the role?

It sounds like an attractive proposition

and I think previously
I would have jumped at the chance.

So, you are turning us down?

I feel I want to work with
the King here on

establishing a new age.

But when an heir succeeds him,
I would like to retire and

become a historian
sometime and chronicle the age.

A low stress job?

It would be a luxurious post
in this day and age.

I can't argue with that.

This age is too turbulent to

think about retiring and taking it easy.

Look at the time.

The time really flies when
I am chatting with you, Hakuya.

I feel the same way.
Thanks for the fun chat.

Prime Minister Hakuya.

-What is the status?
-It's going to plan. But…

Recently,

I get the impression things are
going a little too well.

It is like there is a will
moving independently of us.

A separate force?

This is not it, either.

Maybe that was the only reference
to the Amidonian royal family tree.

A bronze raccoon.

I see.

There really are some talented
fellows in the Amidonian Kingdom.

As I just told you Roroa,

you are not allowed out.

Do you have eyes in the back of your head?

We would be fine going out,
if only you had such an ability.

You said it yourself that

we should keep a low profile
until things get sorted in Van.

I know. But it is just so boring!

If so, spend your time
thinking about the future of Amidonia.

The future of Amidonia?

So you mean my future husband?

I feel sorry for the guy who ends up
hitched to Roroa.

I would like to present Glaive Magna.

The loyalty you have shown the Kingdom
has been exceptional.

In return for that loyalty,

we would like to present you
with Randall and neighboring territories.

Thank you. That is a wonderful honor.

Provisionally, we would also like to
reward you with a portion of the

authority previously held by
Army General Georg Carmine.

You are to keep the land troops
together until they are divided

into the King's defense force.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

I shall not let you down.

Aisha Udgard.

To Aisha Udgard, we officially…

You are officially granted the rank
of King's personal bodyguard.

Yes, sire.

Wodan Udgard, from God's protected forest.

You provided us with assistance,

despite facing your own challenges
with the recovery.

Sire. The Dark Elves need no
reward given the

blessings you have provided us with.

We would like to reward you
for providing us with reinforcements.

If there is something you need,
please let me know.

In that case, I have one request
of your Highness.

Could you take
my daughter's hand in marriage?

Father!

What?

Please take her as your wife.

If you agree, she can fulfill
the role of your second Queen?

Does that serve as a reward for you?

As a father, it is a complex matter,

but I think it is something she wants.

Aisha certainly is cute.

If it is a question of whether
I would like her as my wife,

then I certainly would, but…

Souma, take Aisha as your wife.

You don't mind, Liscia?

Part of being ruler of a Kingdom

is marrying daughters of important people
to strengthen relations.

If that time happens, it would be useful

if the higher ranked
Queens were known and trusted people.

But, even so…

You can make decisions affecting the state

but are so indecisive
when it comes to women.

What can we do with you?

-Aisha.
-Yes?

I don't intend to give up my position
as first Queen, you know.

Are you happy with the rank
of second Queen?

If so, I won't stand in your way.

I would welcome you, in fact.

Yes. If I can stay by the King's side.

Then, Aisha…

Would you give me
the honor of being my wife?

Yes. I would love to.

Juna Doma.

-To Juna Doma…
-Your Majesty.

May I?

Excuse this sudden interruption.

May I have permission to make a statement?

Go ahead.

Thank you very much.

Juna is my granddaughter.

Her father is the son-in-law

of the merchant family Doma,
and is thus not part of the nobility.

So, she is just a commoner.

What is your point?

Look, it is clear that your aim

is to save Castor and Carla.

I have no choice, grandmother.

You have nothing to do with
the Vargas family.

Use your achievements
for your own benefit.

Do not plead for the life
of Castor and his daughter.

Grandmother.

Your Highness, I have a request of you.

Please state it.

Would you accept me,
alongside Princess Liscia and Aisha

to walk with you?

Have Juna as my wife too?

Your Majesty.

In the case of Juna Doma,
immediately, we could…

I am sorry, but I cannot accept.

It is not possible right now.

You are the Primer Lorelei of
the Gemstone Program.

You have a huge following among
the people.

Think what would happen
if I announced our engagement.

The Kingdom would be embroiled in a riot.

Could you wait for a while?

The program needs you as Primer Lorelei.

Therefore,

for now, please remain
the "singing princess" of the people.

The "singing princess" of the people?

If there are more singing princesses
in the future, and worthy

successors are brought forward to
take your spot,

I will be sure to come for you.

I await that day with great longing,
Your Highness.

Right now, the King has some momentum.

To avoid becoming swallowed up
in this momentum,

we must follow his instructions
for the time being.

But while appearing to follow his orders,
secretly in the shadows…

That's right.

In the shadows, without being seen,
we can work to undermine the

Kingdom and bring it to its knees.

Subtitle translation by: Simon Way