Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts (2023): Season 1, Episode 6 - A Boy and the King of Beasts - full transcript

Her first condition to sit on the throne,
the contracting of a sacred beast,

has been completed. Impressively so.

We shall present
Lady Sariphi with the next...

It has not been long
since Sariphi's first trial.

There is no reason
to move with such haste.

If you say so.

I had assumed that she is ever so keen
to join you in holy matrimony.

More importantly,

how goes the probe into the rogues
who snuck into the palace?

Justice Set
is currently interrogating them.

Those ruffians could not have done this



without being led by another.

They will be dealt with should they
bear ill will towards Your Majesty.

Pardon my interruption.

I have a report on the matter.

-What is it, Set?
-As per Your Majesty's orders,

I interrogated
the intruders that were captured,

but as of moments ago, they both chose
to take their own lives.

You should be ashamed, Set!

Please forgive my misstep.

However, I assure you

that no evidence of dubious parties
pulling their strings was found.

It was apparent that engaging in
petty thievery was the objective.

Their claim that the sight of a human
made them impulsively take aim

at her appeared to be sincere.



Alas, the country still views humans
with the greatest contempt.

Nonetheless, she is the future queen.

I'm afraid my loyalty towards the monarchy
led to a lack of restraint

when interrogating treasonous scoundrels.

Remember this.

I do not permit the meaningless
slaughter of criminals,

no matter how heinous the crime.

They will meet a fate worse than death.

One that will eternally remind them
to never oppose me.

Understood.

ORIGINAL STORY BY YU TOMOFUJI

We're still on duty!

Oh, my bad.

Watch yourself. If we let
any more intruders sneak in,

there'll be bigger hell to pay

than the head of security
demoted to an outpost.

-Keep those eyes peeled!
-I know, I know.

Guarding the palace entrances
is what we gatekeepers are...

Bring out that demon lord of yours.

I've got business with him.

Wow!

I prepared these to celebrate
the passing of your first trial.

They're so crispy!

-They're delicious, truly!
-Truly!

I am pleased to hear that.

-I'd love to make these for the king.
-Squee!

Am I right to believe that Lady Sariphi's
endeavors are in order to become queen?

Right you are!

Which means that the fearsome king
is Lady Sariphi's beloved!

You realize this now?

Oh my, there seems to be
a commotion outside.

Please be careful.

He made a great show
of engaging with the palace guards

and has yet to cease his rampage.

It must be said that
this incident is unheard of.

Not only did he break the peace treaty,

he single-handedly broke into the palace
and pointed his blade at the king.

He is akin to a wild beast.

So, you're the demon lord.

Were you the one who killed Sariphi?

Your Majesty!

I heard someone broke into the palace.

Let me talk to...

Ilya?

Sariphi?

Sariphi, is that you?

Ilya, why are you here?

Are you acquainted, Lady Sariphi?

Yes! Ilya is my...

I see.

You're safe... and sound.

Ilya.

Please!

I ask that you forgive Ilya!

You mustn't, Your Majesty!

Not even our own
are pardoned for trespassing.

He must be severely punished
like those before him!

In that case,

let me take it in his place.

Punish me.

-Anubis.
-Yes?

What were the man's words upon entering?

Per the gatekeepers' statements,

he asked to see you,
stating he had business.

Your Majesty?

This makes him my guest.

One who was unaware of the proper
procedure to seek an audience.

That is preposterous.

Is that an objection I hear?

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty?

Why were you so intent on saving that man?

What is he to you?

We're childhood friends.

Bad demonkind attacked
Ilya's hometown when he was little,

and he left on a journey to train
with the man who saved him.

Then, one day...

Ouch.

What are you looking at?

You're always lurking around the corner.

That hurt, dammit!

-A herb?
-Because...

you're always hurt.

This is nothing.

Injuries are expected
when you're training.

Training?

So that I'll become a strong man
who can kick anyone's butt.

Feel free to call me
if you're ever in trouble.

I'll protect you from anyone, even demons.

Sariphi! I got you a funny present!

Ilya had no idea that I was a sacrifice.

He must've done this
thinking he failed to save me.

It's my fault that
he did something so reckless.

Which is why I feel responsible.

Is that the only reason?

I don't get it.

It's fine if you don't.

Go and check on him.

Okay!

Thanks, Your Majesty!

I am...

so petty.

You have been given
a most extraordinary pardon.

Never set foot in our country again.

That is the condition upon which
the king granted your release.

Be grateful for His Majesty's magnanimity.

Chancellor!

-How dare you!
-Shut your trap.

It's your lot
that should be grateful to Sariphi.

You'd all be a head shorter
had anything happened to her.

-Ilya!
-Sariphi.

I'm so glad they let you go.

-Hold up! What are you doing?
-Huh?

What else? I'm taking you back.

If you're alive, that means
they don't need a sacrifice.

They have no reason to keep you here.

Halt!

Sariphi is living with us, she is.

-You cannot take her with you!
-No!

-Cykie, Loppy!
-Let's go.

Your Majesty!

You bastard.

I can't have you taking her away.

This girl will be my queen.

I shall overlook
your misdeed just this once.

Leave while you still can.

Guards! Remove him!

-As you wish.
-Wait!

I won't let you.

I will never... allow...

Ilya!

Ilya!

Ilya!

I believe it's a simple case of fatigue.

That's a relief.

Nonetheless, to turn him away in his state
would surely concern Lady Sariphi.

Why not allow him a good night's rest

before letting him depart
with replenished strength?

Can he really?

This is only if His Majesty
permits it, of course.

-Go ahead. I have no objections.
-Thank you, Your Majesty.

I shall see to the preparations.

Ilya, you should eat something.

-Don't need it.
-But you must be hungry.

Am not.

Listen to your tummy grumble!

You're always like this.

You keep acting like you're okay.

I'm training.

This takes me back.

I never thought I'd ever see you again.

Thank you for coming all this way for me.

Well, I'd do anything for you.

Anyway, Sariphi, was what he said true?

That nonsense about you
being the demon lord's queen.

Yeah, it is.

I see.

Don't you worry,
I'll definitely get you out of here.

Huh?

Escaping with you won't be a problem.

Wait a second.

No need to worry
about where you'll stay either.

I know a few villages
that will accept you.

So,

come live with me.

-This thing is, Ilya...
-Excuse me.

Amit!

I heard about you from Lady Sariphi.

How do you feel?

Sweet delicacies soothe the weary soul,

so I made muffins
from nuts picked in the morning.

Please enjoy them together.

Get lost.

You monster.

I shall take my leave!

Amit!

That was mean of you!
Amit went to the trouble...

What happened to you?

How can you be so chummy with demonkind?

Do you seriously

think the demon lord won't
change his mind about letting you live?

What do you mean?

That stuff about
making you queen is hogwash.

As if these creatures would ever
see humans as their equal.

You're a peculiar pet
to have around, at best.

Once he's had enough,
you'll be thrown away like trash.

They don't think of us as anything
more than food or toys.

I know what happened to your hometown.

I can't tell him to not hate demonkind.

But please understand this.

His Majesty isn't like that.

The king chose to pardon you
despite the risk that favoring humans

will put him at odds with his people.

He wears himself down
physically and mentally.

This is how he's been protecting me.

I trust him.

And I've decided to live by his side.

Which is why I can't go with you.

I'll bring you more food later.

Lady Sariphi!

Amit.

What's the matter? You do not look well.

It's nothing, really.

Sorry about what Ilya did earlier.

No, it was I who was inconsiderate.

You're so kind.

Ilya's actually a kind person too.

I avoided making friends when I was little

because I knew what was in store.

Despite that, Ilya...

Make sure you tell me
if anyone upsets you, okay?

I don't care who it is,
I'll fend them off!

He's unsurprisingly not fond of demonkind.

Yet despite his strength, he was never
one to become needlessly violent.

However...

Lady Sariphi?

The way he was just now...

the look in his eyes...

I found him a little scary.

That is all for tonight's correspondence.

The imperial guard is set to return
from Gamacus the day after tomorrow.

Why, she must be serving that man food.

Her devotion is admirable.

An old friend must hold
a special place in her heart

now that she's been abandoned
by her birthplace.

One assumes that she finds
his company most comforting.

For they are fellow humans.

You two wait outside, okay?

Ilya might be in a bad mood.

We understand.
We would rather not be kicked again.

Nope.

I'm sorry.

I can't believe that Ilya would scare me.

I might have imagined it.

I'm sure he'll be the same as always
now that he's calmed down.

Ilya.

I brought you your dinner.

Please have a bite this time.

Hey, Ilya, can't we have another talk?

We'll be parting ways tomorrow.

Who knows when,

or rather, we'll probably
never see each other again.

I don't want us to part on a sour note.

-Me too.
-Ilya!

You're right. I...

feel the same way.

Sorry about this, Sariphi.

I'm going to take you somewhere
out of that bastard's reach.

What? Sariphi is missing?

She's gone, despite
never leaving the quarters.

-That man must have abducted her!
-Kidnapped!

We have a report!

The human reclaimed his weapons and fled!

Send a party to pursue him!

I shall set off myself.

Please refrain! You are the king.

You must not make rash decisions.

Silence! I must hurry to Sariphi's aid!

Could Lady Sariphi
have truly been abducted?

What are you implying?

Lady Sariphi is a human.

It is hardly unfathomable
that she would choose a human male

after her time here.

Even if that were not the case,
this a country for demonkind.

It is a harsh environment
for her to live in.

Would she not be happier off

returning to her country
to live with that man?

-Your Majesty!
-Sari will be gone at this rate!

Sariphi.

If that is where your happiness lies,

should my presence be unnecessary,

-then I...
-Your Majesty!

I implore that you swiftly
pursue Lady Sariphi.

Princess Amit?

Jeez, what is she...

I sincerely do not believe that she
would willingly leave with that man.

Did she not put her life
on the line to overcome the trial

because she wishes to be with you?

Because she desires it
from the bottom of her heart?

Princess Amit, please refrain from such
thoughtless remarks before the king.

The palace is in a state of disarray.

It would not do for the king
to be absent in this hour.

In that case,

allow me to hold the fort.

Captain Jormungand!

Jor!

We were not expecting
your return this soon!

The mission was wrapped up
sooner than predicted.

My king, I am your loyal servant.

Order me as you see fit.

All shall be as you wish.

The king's sacred beast.

I leave the palace
in your care, Jormungand.

Affirmative!

Please wait, Your Majesty!

This is bad, Lord Anubis!

Sari was abducted by a human man!

Bad! Bad!

-Lord Anubis has...
-Lost it.