Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts (2023): Season 1, Episode 2 - Carpenter Bees and a Court Banquet - full transcript

At the far reaches of the planet,
enveloped in miasma,

monstrous retainers,
who once ate and subjugated man,

along with the great king,
who rules the country,

never once permitted humans
to approach it.

-Your Majesty, think again!
-Please reconsider your decision!

Enough. My mind has been made.

Nonetheless, this is truly unprecedented.

Though you may wish for it...

The queen may only be
of either royalty or nobility.

Above all, you seek to wed a human girl.

I am the king.



None shall object to my choices.

Your Majesty, since...

Since you insist...

ORIGINAL STORY BY YU TOMOFUJI

Sari!

Cykie, Loppy.

You must not wander
the palace without permission.

The king's ire
will be directed at us, it will.

The king is scary, he is.

I'm sorry, but...

I was brought here as a sacrifice

and should have long
been eaten by the king.

However...

I am a half-breed born with both
demonkind and human blood in my veins,



doomed to belong to neither side.

How can someone as weak
and pathetic as me be a king?

You're not weak.

His Majesty has been spilling
his own blood to free the sacrifices.

As for me, he said
that I would be by his side.

Someone like me, who was raised
as a sacrifice and has no home.

He is extremely strong and kind.

The reason he's so vicious to others

is to scare them from disobeying him
and in turn avoid conflicts.

It's his way of keeping them safe.

The king's always butting heads
with bigwigs because of me.

I can't stay put while that happens!

What are you doing here, Sariphi?

Your Majesty!

Cy, Clops. Is watching her
too difficult a task?

Wait, Leonhart! I left on my own.

Please don't scold them.

Leo?

Whatever the case, go back to the room.

I shall take a brief break, Anubis.

Yes, sire.

Didn't I say to wait here while I'm away?

Anything you need will be delivered.

I know that.

It's just that I want to do something,
anything for you.

A banquet will soon be held at the palace.

Royals throughout the country
and client states

as well as nobles will be there.

You too shall attend it.

The whole country?

You want me to be at this important event?

The old fogies of the senate proposed it.

They think that by introducing you
and fanning the resulting opposition,

I will have a change of heart.

How should I carry myself?

You only have to play it simple
by being proud. However,

never call me Leonhart in front of others,
to say nothing of the banquet.

It is out of line.

Refer to me as your king, like before.

Okay.

Isn't there anything I can do?

Good night.

Do not yell by my ear.

Demonkind hear far more than humans can.

Sorry, Your Majesty.

I didn't mean to sleep
while you're still working.

Never mind that. What is this?

Where did you find flowers?

They're artificial. I made them.

Remember how the flowers we picked wilted?

These will remain pretty and help
you relax whenever you're in the room.

This is the least I could do for you.

See how fancy the bed looks?

I've told you
that flowers don't interest me.

That said, false flowers may be
surprisingly appropriate for me.

For I am a sham possessing a human form
and blood despite being demonkind.

A factitious king who bares
his fangs to cloak his timid heart.

This flower is similar to me.

That's not true at all.

Even if it's artificial,

wouldn't it be as good as the real thing
if it's able to move a person?

Besides, you're more of a carpenter bee
perching on a flower.

A what?

Carpenter bees are big and buzz loudly
so they appear intimidating.

Sariphi, that's a bee! It's not safe!

In reality, they're gentle
and make great efforts for their colony.

Plus, you're both balls of fluff.

All you've described are them
following their instincts.

True, but to a sacrifice
with no option except death...

The nectar's over here!

The sight of their unwavering devotion
to their role is beautiful.

That's why you're not a fake.

If only I could someday have a role

of my own.

Wow!

Look at all those people!

The king rarely permits entry
into the palace.

So it has been a while since things
have been so festive, yes.

-Yes.
-Amazing!

They may all be demonkind,
but there's a variety of races here.

Human lass.

Chancellor.

I hope that you will be well behaved,

refrain from moving about,

keep your mouth shut,
and do absolutely nothing.

Huh?

But I went through the effort
of thinking of

how to receive and greet guests.

You needn't trouble yourself!

You are naught but a sacrifice
spared by the king's whimsy.

Backlash from the aristocracy
is guaranteed.

I myself do not accept you
as my king's consort, not at all.

Nonetheless, as you are to be
with the king in this banquet,

I will not allow any action
that reflects badly upon him.

Simply having a human by his side
is a huge hindrance to him.

I ask that you keep that firmly in mind.

It has been a long time
since we were invited to the palace.

We even get to meet the future queen.

She must surely be
one of outstanding pedigree.

He turned down every one
of our country's marriage proposals.

Just what girl has he settled on?

Time to find out.

Goodness gracious.

As if the king would give a reptilian lady
from nowhere the time of day.

Absolutely.

You reptilians should stay in the corner
and out of sight, where you belong.

How dare you!

Everyone, the king is arriving.

Please be silent.

His mane is always a sight to behold.

As are those horns.

I suppose the girl in tow is...

Hu... Human!

-Human?
-Surely she is not the future queen?

A human? That's impossible!

Unbelievable! That featureless face
and limbs as thin as branches!

Not to mention she has no fur,
like those reptilians!

-Such slander!
-What a ghastly sight!

Do not lump us with humans!

Your Majesty, what is the meaning
of this? Explain yourself!

Silence!

Your Majesty.

You got this.

I knew this would happen.

After all, I'm the odd one out.

Even so,

I should do as he said and stand proud.

The person next to me is none other
than this country's king!

Now then, we hope you take your time
to enjoy tonight's banquet.

It's so awkward in here.

Isn't there something I can do?

Something for him.

Hark! You mustn't leave...

How repulsive that a vile human
is first to touch the food.

Those dishes are no longer
fit for consumption, yes?

-Here you go.
-Huh?

His Majesty prepared this feast
for everyone here tonight.

Help yourselves to as much as you like.

Don't be shy.

How is it?

Most delectable.

Glad to hear it!

-We must help!
-Help, help!

How scrumptious.

The palace's food lives up to standards.

This entire banquet, all for us.

-Cheers to the king!
-Cheers!

-How could she act on her own?
-It matters not.

But she had been
repeatedly told to behave.

Yes.

Neither you nor I could make her
do as we wished.

Oh, let me help you with that.

-I couldn't possibly...
-Oh...

Isn't there still
plenty of food to be brought?

Where's the kitchen?

-The kitchen is this way.
-This way.

A human girl wants to
step foot into my kitchen?

Well...

Get lost! The palace kitchen is sacred!

Let a human in...

And our hard cooked food will be tainted!

Sari is to be His Majesty's queen!

Queen! Queen!

So, it was because of you that we've been
running around for this sudden banquet!

And you're saying you want to
personally carry out our food?

Sure. Why not?

What?

Are you sure about this, Head Chef Todd?

If the king hears about this...

Fools, she's with the king.
His Majesty must have a reason for it.

Well, don't just stand there, get moving.

The food will get cold.

Okay!

Thank you so much.

I appreciate that you let a human...

Less talking, more working!
You're in the way!

Yes, sir!

Loathsome human girl.

You can't fool me.

Cykie, Loppy.

What's this?

That's a rare fruit wine
from the mayor of Amelnia.

Amelnia has many unusual things
since it specializes in trade.

I know! I'll bring this to His Majesty!

Wait! The king does not partake
in gifts from outside!

The king will wed one of ours.

And it shall be we

-who the monarchy favors.
-Your Majesty, I got you

some rare wine!

I'm so sorry, Your Majesty! You okay?

Such insolence!

The girl lacks a shred of refinement!

Foul human! Was that not on purpose?

Not bad. I enjoyed the wine.

Your Majesty.

Pardon me, Your Majesty. Are you unhurt?

What a fine tail you have.

I imagine that one may find themselves
accidentally tripping on it.

Forgive me! I certainly did not mean to!

Sariphi is to become my queen.

Any slight against her

will be taken as treason
against me, the king!

Your measly life has been spared
by the very human you insulted.

Don't ever forget that.

Know that there won't be a second time.

Cheer up, Sari.

-His Majesty is always angry.
-Not your fault.

Thanks, Cykie and Loppy.

It doesn't change
that things got out of hand.

...a huge hindrance to him.

This just makes
the chancellor's words true.

Isn't this...

Sariphi, hold on to me.

Your Majesty?

That was not what I had in mind.

-But you said...
-Never mind. Don't let go.

What's going on?

What is this?

Meet my summon, Gwiber.

A summon.

Wow, we're so high up.

-Are you okay with heights?
-I love it!

Perfect. The winds from up high
do wonders to elevate one's mood.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

-I was worried you would abandon me.
-What?

Everyone was unsurprisingly
opposed to having a human queen.

Things went as the senate
hoped they would.

If all I'm doing is weigh you down,
then it's fine to get rid of me.

Your Majesty?

You... idiot.

Did you forget?

I already ate you once.

Did I not call you a part of me?

What fool would consider
their own limbs a burden to be cut off?

But at the banquet...

you threatened
that demonkind in front of everyone.

I'm sure you never wanted
to hurt one of your own that way.

By having me with you,

there will be more times
where you'll repeat that.

You can stop me whenever it happens.

Behold, Sariphi.

I am king of this country.

It's my duty to protect
and lead my brethren.

There is no heavier burden
for an artificial king like me

to shoulder than this.

It's only when we're together that
I am free from the shackles of a king.

Your mere mention of my name
is enough to make me forget my duties.

I have never felt this way.

With you in my life,

I will become a king who's truly strong.

Stay by my side. That is your role.

Your Majesty.

Call me by the name you bestowed upon me.

Okay, Leo...

Leonhart.

That's it.

This is what I can do now.

My reason to live.

I shall give sweet nectar
to the big bee flying about the field.

One day...

I'll become a real flower.

Curse you, human lass!

You were out of line at the banquet!

I'll expose you for the despicable...

Hey, where is she?

She accompanied the king to Kalumburu.

Date! Date!

What?