Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts (2023): Season 1, Episode 9 - Recollections of a King and His Chancellor - full transcript
After a failed attempt to end Sariphi's life in the library, Anubis is unconscious and plunges into a memory bank going back to his past between him and Leonhart. What exactly lies ahead in the trip to memory lane?
Must you insist on opposing this?
Of course.
How could you expect me
to agree with flawed logic?
It saddens me that you consider it such.
During last night's ball,
it was Lady Sariphi herself
who said she won't be queen.
This amounts to her abandoning the trial.
As such, she lost her candidacy
to the throne that very instant.
However, she fulfilled
her role as mistress
and earned the backing of Galois.
Achievements
that came after she dropped out.
Whatever the outcome,
the fact remains that
she turned down becoming queen.
She can't be expected
to handle royal responsibilities
with such nonchalance.
At any rate,
we absolutely refuse
to consider this trial passed.
ORIGINAL STORY BY YU TOMOFUJI
Welcome back, Your Majesty!
You okay?
Just a tad exhausted
from getting an earful.
Was it about me again?
Nothing that you should be concerned over.
I should keep this from Sariphi.
Otherwise, she may regret what she did.
I don't want her
to be shackled any further.
Your Majesty.
Tell me if anything does come up, okay?
I'm sure even he will come around someday.
Huh? The next volume isn't here.
Ichthyosaurian history.
This must have come from another archive.
There are other libraries here?
Indeed there are.
Enough to house all of Ozmargo's history.
Among them is the forbidden archive,
accessible only by royalty, it is.
It is!
Wow, a forbidden archive!
As a precaution, I remind you
that forbidden means no entry!
We will look for the next volume.
-Sari, you remain here, you should.
-Should.
It's fine. I'll look for it.
You've done enough
running around for me as is.
I'll start from the closest library.
Where is it?
-And then...
-You two!
You dare prattle while on duty?
We're terribly sorry!
The palace does not
need those who do not devote
their everything to the king.
Many others can take your places!
-Understood!
-Forgive us!
That was a fright.
His mood's been getting worse lately.
-Can't say I blame him.
-Still...
The last ball had me thinking
that humans do have some good qualities.
Fools.
There's nothing charming about that.
She's a cunning lass who avoided her fate
by currying favor with the king
in her desperation to live.
I will never be deceived.
The lass must be removed
from the king's side.
By any means necessary.
Chancellor!
Sorry to have you guide me
when you're busy.
It's okay.
Look at all these books.
How will I look for it?
I don't know what trickery
she used to ensnare him.
Nonetheless, I will put an end to her.
Put an end to her?
Now's the chance.
No one knows that we're currently here.
The shelves are
thoroughly lined with books.
All sorts of accidents can happen.
I can dispose of her!
There's no reason to hesitate. None!
Chancellor!
Are you alright?
It's okay. I'll look for it myself.
-No, allow me to assist.
-Really?
That's great!
I wanted to do it on my own,
but if you're with me, then I have
nothing to worry about!
Thanks.
How stupid is she?
She's utterly blind to impending danger
and her idiocy makes my head spin.
I must swiftly dispose of her.
As one who pledged my everything
to the king, it is my duty...
Chancellor! Chancellor!
Master. Master Sirius.
Your father's funeral is starting.
You must prepare.
I'm not going.
How could you say that?
The funeral is also where you shall
formally inherit the Anubis name.
That's why I don't want to go.
I'm not becoming
a servant to the monarchy.
Listen well, Sirius.
For generations, we of the Anubis clan
have served and protected the monarchy.
Every drop of blood,
every breath of life,
is yours to one day offer to your king.
After endlessly prattling on
about that to me,
my father met his end
protecting the king from assassins.
But his death meant nothing more
to the monarchs than the loss of a pawn.
Anubis' son.
You did not show at his funeral.
Yes. I was unwell that day.
Never mind.
You are still much too young
to succeed him anyway.
I hereby order that you be
the prince's attendant.
As you wish.
I am Sirius. I hope that we get along.
Sirius? Not Anubis?
I have yet to formally
adopt the name of Anubis.
As if I'd name myself
a servant of you rotten royals.
I see. Let's get along, Sirius.
I will rise through the ranks.
I'll study hard, overtake the monarchy,
and stand at the top of the country.
I will achieve it by any means necessary.
What is it?
What about those?
It would be a pity if you stepped on them.
Huh?
With all due respect, hundred-eyed ants
do not experience the fear of death.
A loss of a few will not lead
to their extinction.
Nor do they have the intellect
to mourn their dead.
The moderate culling of animals and plants
is what maintains an ecosystem.
Naive feelings like pity is what will
one day bring all that to ruin.
I see. You're smart.
Did you know this?
The ants would always follow
the lead of the vanguard.
That'll do it.
There's no reason to trample over
something you can walk around.
You monarchs can stay that way.
After all, you get to choose
to trample or not trample others.
Your Highness, where were you?
It's time to polish your swordplay.
I don't like swords.
This is no time to cower.
One day, you too will lead an army to war.
Being hit by a wooden sword hurts as is,
a real sword would hurt even more.
Worry not, for you shall be
the last to taste the sword.
The petty grunts
are always the first to die.
Both allies and foes feel pain when hurt.
If only the country could be a place
without conflict between races.
Yes, how wonderful it would be.
An ideal that only exists in dreams.
Ideals can only be made real by those
aware of the reality they're faced with.
I look at things realistically.
I will be the greatest person
in the country.
It may not be during
the current king's reign,
but certainly when this
naive prince is in power.
I'm sure of it!
I still have much to study.
Now's not the time to be resting.
The young master has a fever again.
He never had a strong constitution.
Tending to the prince
must wear him out further.
Will he really be succeeding
the late master like this?
Shut up. Shut up.
I will not become like my father!
Never once did he check in
on me when I was sickly!
His duty was more important than me...
What's this?
It's warm.
Your Highness! Why are you here?
I heard you weren't well,
so I came to see you.
You came here, on your own!?
I don't think anyone noticed me.
I brought whatever might make
you better from the kitchen.
Eat up and get well.
Why... would you do all this?
Can't I worry about you?
Worry?
A royal, worried about a mere vassal?
Is he really concerned for me?
Not to mention,
your father protected mine.
My father may be strict and scary,
but I love him.
I'm grateful that he was saved.
Very much so.
Oh, is that it?
I don't need this.
Please return to your quarters.
Sirius?
-Hurry on.
-Wait, Sirius.
Please, get out right away!
The prince was taken by bandits!
The late Lord Anubis' son is with him.
Organize a party after them this instant!
Where is this?
Your Highness!
Looks like one of the brats is up.
You have our thanks.
We couldn't have nabbed
the prince without you.
Now, we can have our pals freed.
And we'll get the king this time.
No more slip-ups!
Are they the ones who tried to
assassinate the king?
-Which means...
-Ouch!
What was that for?
Give my father back!
The heck did you say?
You must be Anubis' son!
The Anubis clan who die
as the monarchy's shadow.
If you're a part of them,
then this is fate.
Why do you think we brought you
along with the prince?
So that we'd have a dead body
to show that we mean what we say.
The prince is our ace in the hole,
but you're not worth anything to us alive.
Aren't you honored to die for the prince?
You can curse the monarchy
for driving us to this
as well as your lineage.
Your Highness!
A royal is bleeding...
A vassal was defended by a royal. No.
This is unforgivable.
It's over.
I'm finished!
Idiot! You're supposed to
strike the other brat!
I know that!
Your Highness! You must back down.
The future king must not endanger himself.
A king keeps everyone safe.
If I can't protect a single person,
a single friend,
what king am I?
Your Highness!
Hang in there, Your Highness!
Sirius, are you hurt?
No.
I'm so glad.
We must flee.
While those men are unconscious,
I must protect the prince!
The mana came from this direction!
There they are!
Lord Anubis' son is with him!
Hurry. The prince.
I'm so relieved that you're safe.
It seems His Highness will recover
after two or three days of rest.
I see.
Also, he apparently
appealed to His Majesty.
He asked that you not take
any blame for what occurred.
House Anubis was able
to uphold its reputation.
Isn't that great?
I...
Up until then,
all I could think of was myself.
Father. I understand now.
Are you watching over me?
I too, have found my own king to serve.
What are you doing, Sirius?
I am truly sorry
for being unable to protect you
despite being by your side.
Don't worry about it.
I was the one who got you dragged into it.
I should apo...
Your Highness.
A member of royalty
must not apologize unless necessary.
Much less physically defend others
in the manner you did.
It is a hasty and thoughtless thing to do.
Please refrain from that henceforth.
Sirius?
Correction.
My name is Anubis.
From here on, I offer you my everything
to serve as your shadow.
In order to guide him to be a strong,
strict, and irrefutable king,
I will do anything. Even if
that warmth won't ever come to me again.
What's this?
It's warm.
Your Highness?
You're awake!
How do you feel, Chancellor?
The lass!
I'll never live this down!
To think I would overlay
the king's visage upon hers.
Lady Sariphi, what is this?
You suddenly collapsed in the library.
-But you seem fine now, I think?
-Don't touch me!
Do you think you have me
in your pocket now? How despicable.
You vile human woman who'd
butter up to anyone for your survival!
The king may have been
fooled that way, but I won't!
I won't allow him to be further led astray
by a human lass who only
entered his life recently!
You will never have my approval!
That's a relief!
You're back to your old self!
Huh?
Just now, when you called me
"Lady Sariphi", it felt so dodgy.
Besides, His Majesty
is worried about you too.
You speak as though you know him!
A mere lass could never speak
on the king's behalf, not in a millennium!
Not when you know nothing about
the king and my history together!
I may not know that,
but I can tell what he holds
dear to him by observing him.
He must be worried sick about you
even if he doesn't show it.
So, you should get better
and cook up a new trial for me.
Your...
See? I knew it.
Cook up a new trial for me.
We shall begin the meeting.
We are still discussing
what shall become of Lady Sariphi.
Chairperson.
I propose that we honor the king's wish
and consider this trial passed.
Lady Sariphi will retain her candidacy
and proceed to the next trial.
Are you really sure about this?
I keep to my word.
Lass.
I will be judging you
in earnest from here on,
to see if you are truly worthy
of my king's heart.
Prepare yourself.
-The holy fete?
-Yes. I hope that you will join us.
Is that what you thought I'd say, idiot?
You're a century too early
to even stand by the king!
You said everything out loud.
Of course.
How could you expect me
to agree with flawed logic?
It saddens me that you consider it such.
During last night's ball,
it was Lady Sariphi herself
who said she won't be queen.
This amounts to her abandoning the trial.
As such, she lost her candidacy
to the throne that very instant.
However, she fulfilled
her role as mistress
and earned the backing of Galois.
Achievements
that came after she dropped out.
Whatever the outcome,
the fact remains that
she turned down becoming queen.
She can't be expected
to handle royal responsibilities
with such nonchalance.
At any rate,
we absolutely refuse
to consider this trial passed.
ORIGINAL STORY BY YU TOMOFUJI
Welcome back, Your Majesty!
You okay?
Just a tad exhausted
from getting an earful.
Was it about me again?
Nothing that you should be concerned over.
I should keep this from Sariphi.
Otherwise, she may regret what she did.
I don't want her
to be shackled any further.
Your Majesty.
Tell me if anything does come up, okay?
I'm sure even he will come around someday.
Huh? The next volume isn't here.
Ichthyosaurian history.
This must have come from another archive.
There are other libraries here?
Indeed there are.
Enough to house all of Ozmargo's history.
Among them is the forbidden archive,
accessible only by royalty, it is.
It is!
Wow, a forbidden archive!
As a precaution, I remind you
that forbidden means no entry!
We will look for the next volume.
-Sari, you remain here, you should.
-Should.
It's fine. I'll look for it.
You've done enough
running around for me as is.
I'll start from the closest library.
Where is it?
-And then...
-You two!
You dare prattle while on duty?
We're terribly sorry!
The palace does not
need those who do not devote
their everything to the king.
Many others can take your places!
-Understood!
-Forgive us!
That was a fright.
His mood's been getting worse lately.
-Can't say I blame him.
-Still...
The last ball had me thinking
that humans do have some good qualities.
Fools.
There's nothing charming about that.
She's a cunning lass who avoided her fate
by currying favor with the king
in her desperation to live.
I will never be deceived.
The lass must be removed
from the king's side.
By any means necessary.
Chancellor!
Sorry to have you guide me
when you're busy.
It's okay.
Look at all these books.
How will I look for it?
I don't know what trickery
she used to ensnare him.
Nonetheless, I will put an end to her.
Put an end to her?
Now's the chance.
No one knows that we're currently here.
The shelves are
thoroughly lined with books.
All sorts of accidents can happen.
I can dispose of her!
There's no reason to hesitate. None!
Chancellor!
Are you alright?
It's okay. I'll look for it myself.
-No, allow me to assist.
-Really?
That's great!
I wanted to do it on my own,
but if you're with me, then I have
nothing to worry about!
Thanks.
How stupid is she?
She's utterly blind to impending danger
and her idiocy makes my head spin.
I must swiftly dispose of her.
As one who pledged my everything
to the king, it is my duty...
Chancellor! Chancellor!
Master. Master Sirius.
Your father's funeral is starting.
You must prepare.
I'm not going.
How could you say that?
The funeral is also where you shall
formally inherit the Anubis name.
That's why I don't want to go.
I'm not becoming
a servant to the monarchy.
Listen well, Sirius.
For generations, we of the Anubis clan
have served and protected the monarchy.
Every drop of blood,
every breath of life,
is yours to one day offer to your king.
After endlessly prattling on
about that to me,
my father met his end
protecting the king from assassins.
But his death meant nothing more
to the monarchs than the loss of a pawn.
Anubis' son.
You did not show at his funeral.
Yes. I was unwell that day.
Never mind.
You are still much too young
to succeed him anyway.
I hereby order that you be
the prince's attendant.
As you wish.
I am Sirius. I hope that we get along.
Sirius? Not Anubis?
I have yet to formally
adopt the name of Anubis.
As if I'd name myself
a servant of you rotten royals.
I see. Let's get along, Sirius.
I will rise through the ranks.
I'll study hard, overtake the monarchy,
and stand at the top of the country.
I will achieve it by any means necessary.
What is it?
What about those?
It would be a pity if you stepped on them.
Huh?
With all due respect, hundred-eyed ants
do not experience the fear of death.
A loss of a few will not lead
to their extinction.
Nor do they have the intellect
to mourn their dead.
The moderate culling of animals and plants
is what maintains an ecosystem.
Naive feelings like pity is what will
one day bring all that to ruin.
I see. You're smart.
Did you know this?
The ants would always follow
the lead of the vanguard.
That'll do it.
There's no reason to trample over
something you can walk around.
You monarchs can stay that way.
After all, you get to choose
to trample or not trample others.
Your Highness, where were you?
It's time to polish your swordplay.
I don't like swords.
This is no time to cower.
One day, you too will lead an army to war.
Being hit by a wooden sword hurts as is,
a real sword would hurt even more.
Worry not, for you shall be
the last to taste the sword.
The petty grunts
are always the first to die.
Both allies and foes feel pain when hurt.
If only the country could be a place
without conflict between races.
Yes, how wonderful it would be.
An ideal that only exists in dreams.
Ideals can only be made real by those
aware of the reality they're faced with.
I look at things realistically.
I will be the greatest person
in the country.
It may not be during
the current king's reign,
but certainly when this
naive prince is in power.
I'm sure of it!
I still have much to study.
Now's not the time to be resting.
The young master has a fever again.
He never had a strong constitution.
Tending to the prince
must wear him out further.
Will he really be succeeding
the late master like this?
Shut up. Shut up.
I will not become like my father!
Never once did he check in
on me when I was sickly!
His duty was more important than me...
What's this?
It's warm.
Your Highness! Why are you here?
I heard you weren't well,
so I came to see you.
You came here, on your own!?
I don't think anyone noticed me.
I brought whatever might make
you better from the kitchen.
Eat up and get well.
Why... would you do all this?
Can't I worry about you?
Worry?
A royal, worried about a mere vassal?
Is he really concerned for me?
Not to mention,
your father protected mine.
My father may be strict and scary,
but I love him.
I'm grateful that he was saved.
Very much so.
Oh, is that it?
I don't need this.
Please return to your quarters.
Sirius?
-Hurry on.
-Wait, Sirius.
Please, get out right away!
The prince was taken by bandits!
The late Lord Anubis' son is with him.
Organize a party after them this instant!
Where is this?
Your Highness!
Looks like one of the brats is up.
You have our thanks.
We couldn't have nabbed
the prince without you.
Now, we can have our pals freed.
And we'll get the king this time.
No more slip-ups!
Are they the ones who tried to
assassinate the king?
-Which means...
-Ouch!
What was that for?
Give my father back!
The heck did you say?
You must be Anubis' son!
The Anubis clan who die
as the monarchy's shadow.
If you're a part of them,
then this is fate.
Why do you think we brought you
along with the prince?
So that we'd have a dead body
to show that we mean what we say.
The prince is our ace in the hole,
but you're not worth anything to us alive.
Aren't you honored to die for the prince?
You can curse the monarchy
for driving us to this
as well as your lineage.
Your Highness!
A royal is bleeding...
A vassal was defended by a royal. No.
This is unforgivable.
It's over.
I'm finished!
Idiot! You're supposed to
strike the other brat!
I know that!
Your Highness! You must back down.
The future king must not endanger himself.
A king keeps everyone safe.
If I can't protect a single person,
a single friend,
what king am I?
Your Highness!
Hang in there, Your Highness!
Sirius, are you hurt?
No.
I'm so glad.
We must flee.
While those men are unconscious,
I must protect the prince!
The mana came from this direction!
There they are!
Lord Anubis' son is with him!
Hurry. The prince.
I'm so relieved that you're safe.
It seems His Highness will recover
after two or three days of rest.
I see.
Also, he apparently
appealed to His Majesty.
He asked that you not take
any blame for what occurred.
House Anubis was able
to uphold its reputation.
Isn't that great?
I...
Up until then,
all I could think of was myself.
Father. I understand now.
Are you watching over me?
I too, have found my own king to serve.
What are you doing, Sirius?
I am truly sorry
for being unable to protect you
despite being by your side.
Don't worry about it.
I was the one who got you dragged into it.
I should apo...
Your Highness.
A member of royalty
must not apologize unless necessary.
Much less physically defend others
in the manner you did.
It is a hasty and thoughtless thing to do.
Please refrain from that henceforth.
Sirius?
Correction.
My name is Anubis.
From here on, I offer you my everything
to serve as your shadow.
In order to guide him to be a strong,
strict, and irrefutable king,
I will do anything. Even if
that warmth won't ever come to me again.
What's this?
It's warm.
Your Highness?
You're awake!
How do you feel, Chancellor?
The lass!
I'll never live this down!
To think I would overlay
the king's visage upon hers.
Lady Sariphi, what is this?
You suddenly collapsed in the library.
-But you seem fine now, I think?
-Don't touch me!
Do you think you have me
in your pocket now? How despicable.
You vile human woman who'd
butter up to anyone for your survival!
The king may have been
fooled that way, but I won't!
I won't allow him to be further led astray
by a human lass who only
entered his life recently!
You will never have my approval!
That's a relief!
You're back to your old self!
Huh?
Just now, when you called me
"Lady Sariphi", it felt so dodgy.
Besides, His Majesty
is worried about you too.
You speak as though you know him!
A mere lass could never speak
on the king's behalf, not in a millennium!
Not when you know nothing about
the king and my history together!
I may not know that,
but I can tell what he holds
dear to him by observing him.
He must be worried sick about you
even if he doesn't show it.
So, you should get better
and cook up a new trial for me.
Your...
See? I knew it.
Cook up a new trial for me.
We shall begin the meeting.
We are still discussing
what shall become of Lady Sariphi.
Chairperson.
I propose that we honor the king's wish
and consider this trial passed.
Lady Sariphi will retain her candidacy
and proceed to the next trial.
Are you really sure about this?
I keep to my word.
Lass.
I will be judging you
in earnest from here on,
to see if you are truly worthy
of my king's heart.
Prepare yourself.
-The holy fete?
-Yes. I hope that you will join us.
Is that what you thought I'd say, idiot?
You're a century too early
to even stand by the king!
You said everything out loud.