1 00:00:25,250 --> 00:00:32,210 Beyond Journey's End 2 00:01:29,980 --> 00:01:32,980 Episode 30: The Hero of the South 3 00:01:36,340 --> 00:01:39,740 Will you polish the statue of the hero? 4 00:01:41,280 --> 00:01:42,680 What's the reward? 5 00:01:43,890 --> 00:01:47,840 A spell to scratch the itchy parts on your back. 6 00:01:52,710 --> 00:01:56,720 29 years after the death of Himmel the Hero, in Fabel Village, located in the northern lands 7 00:01:59,440 --> 00:02:01,470 We're doing this kind of job again? 8 00:02:02,280 --> 00:02:05,600 There are statues of Mr. Himmel everywhere, it seems. 9 00:02:06,110 --> 00:02:10,040 Well, odd jobs like these are fun, too. 10 00:02:10,480 --> 00:02:13,090 Let's get polishing. 11 00:02:13,090 --> 00:02:15,580 It's a bronze statue, so we can use magic. 12 00:02:15,580 --> 00:02:17,960 You won't have anything to do, Stark. 13 00:02:17,960 --> 00:02:18,670 Huh? 14 00:02:26,500 --> 00:02:28,370 Wait, who's this guy?! 15 00:02:29,440 --> 00:02:31,620 Is this your first time seeing him? 16 00:02:32,320 --> 00:02:34,130 That's the Hero of the South. 17 00:02:35,890 --> 00:02:40,880 Himmel was the one who defeated the Demon King, but he wasn't the only hero. 18 00:02:41,800 --> 00:02:45,110 All kinds of heroes made the attempt. 19 00:02:45,630 --> 00:02:51,050 Among them, the Hero of the South was said to be humanity's strongest. 20 00:02:51,050 --> 00:02:53,310 That seems a bit extreme. 21 00:02:53,310 --> 00:02:54,360 I wouldn't say that. 22 00:02:54,910 --> 00:02:57,610 He was worthy of that title. 23 00:02:59,110 --> 00:03:01,990 At the time, the greatest threat to humanity 24 00:03:03,000 --> 00:03:05,360 was the Seven Sages of Destruction 25 00:03:05,360 --> 00:03:08,680 who controlled the major regions around the northern lands. 26 00:03:09,710 --> 00:03:14,730 We actually only defeated two of them. 27 00:03:16,110 --> 00:03:21,330 Of the remaining five, two either fled or went missing. 28 00:03:21,600 --> 00:03:23,870 Like Aura the Guillotine. 29 00:03:24,460 --> 00:03:28,310 The Hero of the South defeated the remaining three. 30 00:03:32,100 --> 00:03:35,240 His rapid advance was incredible. 31 00:03:36,140 --> 00:03:40,230 In just a year, he annihilated the Demon King's front-line troops 32 00:03:41,190 --> 00:03:44,770 and reached the northernmost end of the Northern Plateau— 33 00:03:44,770 --> 00:03:47,610 the heart of the Demon King's supply route back then. 34 00:03:50,490 --> 00:03:53,510 That was where he was defeated by Schlacht the Omniscient— 35 00:03:53,510 --> 00:03:59,000 the Demon King's confidant who could see 1,000 years into the future with magic— 36 00:03:59,330 --> 00:04:03,320 and the combined forces of all Seven Sages. 37 00:04:04,260 --> 00:04:06,500 All Seven Sages... 38 00:04:06,500 --> 00:04:08,260 That's insane. 39 00:04:08,930 --> 00:04:13,780 The Hero of the South still managed to defeat three of them, 40 00:04:13,780 --> 00:04:17,280 and he and Schlacht the Omniscient slew each other. 41 00:04:21,850 --> 00:04:28,070 That battle liberated many people in this region from the Seven Sages. 42 00:04:29,450 --> 00:04:32,750 The people here are devoted to the Hero of the South. 43 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:37,430 Since his body was never found, 44 00:04:37,430 --> 00:04:44,190 legends claim he's still fighting Schlacht the Omniscient to this day. 45 00:04:46,620 --> 00:04:49,790 Though, given that the demons he fought had a taste for human flesh, 46 00:04:49,790 --> 00:04:52,720 I think he was actually just eaten. 47 00:04:56,050 --> 00:04:58,230 Shall we get this cleaned up? 48 00:05:04,560 --> 00:05:05,540 I refuse. 49 00:05:06,370 --> 00:05:08,740 I can't defeat the Demon King. 50 00:05:11,030 --> 00:05:13,040 So you refused after all. 51 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:18,030 As I thought, I don't know the right words to convince you. 52 00:05:21,210 --> 00:05:24,540 You speak like you already knew this would happen. 53 00:05:25,840 --> 00:05:28,540 That's because I did. 54 00:05:32,270 --> 00:05:35,050 But I suppose I can tell you why. 55 00:05:37,460 --> 00:05:43,160 Even if you learn my secret, you'll never tell anyone. 56 00:05:44,420 --> 00:05:47,190 So I shall tell you, and only you... 57 00:05:47,690 --> 00:05:51,550 the reason I am humanity's strongest hero. 58 00:05:54,430 --> 00:05:57,130 I can see the future. 59 00:05:59,000 --> 00:06:01,840 Huh. That's impressive. 60 00:06:04,030 --> 00:06:06,100 You don't seem to believe me. 61 00:06:07,490 --> 00:06:11,750 It's not that. I just don't care. 62 00:06:14,430 --> 00:06:19,070 Then perhaps this will pique your interest. 63 00:06:20,230 --> 00:06:23,200 You know of the Seven Sages of Destruction, do you not? 64 00:06:29,130 --> 00:06:34,560 One year from now in the Northern Plateau, I will be defeated and slain 65 00:06:34,560 --> 00:06:39,450 by Schlacht the Omniscient and the Seven Sages. 66 00:07:11,650 --> 00:07:14,830 I will die without achieving my goal. 67 00:07:20,030 --> 00:07:22,200 Don't feel sorry for me. 68 00:07:22,580 --> 00:07:29,200 Even if you accompanied me, my fate would not change. 69 00:07:30,740 --> 00:07:32,220 But soon, 70 00:07:33,030 --> 00:07:36,320 a young hero will visit you. 71 00:07:38,130 --> 00:07:44,200 I hate to admit it, but he is the one who will save the world, not me. 72 00:07:45,350 --> 00:07:50,810 You will travel with that young man's party and defeat the Demon King. 73 00:07:51,520 --> 00:07:53,750 I really can't see that happening. 74 00:07:54,610 --> 00:07:56,620 You'll understand once you meet him. 75 00:07:57,270 --> 00:08:00,030 He'll change your life. 76 00:08:04,100 --> 00:08:07,480 Well, I should go. 77 00:08:11,820 --> 00:08:15,580 May I ask you for one thing? 78 00:08:15,970 --> 00:08:16,770 What is it? 79 00:08:18,770 --> 00:08:21,930 When you meet that young man, tell him this. 80 00:08:38,350 --> 00:08:40,030 I swear... 81 00:08:43,710 --> 00:08:46,450 I will clear a path for you. 82 00:08:53,640 --> 00:08:57,420 I, humanity's strongest hero: the Hero of the South. 83 00:09:00,710 --> 00:09:05,660 Even if my accomplishments should be buried in the shadows of history. 84 00:09:10,540 --> 00:09:12,140 Wait! 85 00:09:12,140 --> 00:09:13,520 You won't get away! 86 00:09:19,390 --> 00:09:21,690 Some future sight you had. 87 00:09:23,510 --> 00:09:26,090 The people here remember you. 88 00:09:26,660 --> 00:09:29,150 History hasn't forgotten. 89 00:09:31,000 --> 00:09:35,010 29 years after the death of Himmel the Hero, in Graf Dach's domain, located in the northern lands 90 00:09:36,150 --> 00:09:38,850 It's been a while since we were last in a big city. 91 00:09:39,240 --> 00:09:41,500 We're leaving as soon as we're done resupplying. 92 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:43,530 Seriously? 93 00:09:43,530 --> 00:09:45,720 We're not gonna take our time? 94 00:09:49,140 --> 00:09:51,120 Hey, they've got magic shops. 95 00:09:51,660 --> 00:09:55,840 Don't you know, Stark? Time is finite. 96 00:09:55,840 --> 00:09:56,660 Yeah, I know. 97 00:10:20,600 --> 00:10:22,260 That's everything. 98 00:10:22,800 --> 00:10:27,140 Hey, why don't we at least get something nice to eat? 99 00:10:27,510 --> 00:10:34,770 You know we don't have the money to spare for that, Stark. 100 00:10:34,770 --> 00:10:36,830 Yeah, but... 101 00:10:36,830 --> 00:10:38,230 Let's hurry. 102 00:10:39,520 --> 00:10:41,980 She's been acting strange this whole time. 103 00:10:44,130 --> 00:10:49,610 Normally she thinks nothing of staying in a big city for a few months. 104 00:10:51,550 --> 00:10:53,150 We're too late. 105 00:10:54,650 --> 00:10:56,750 You must be Ms. Frieren. 106 00:10:57,340 --> 00:11:01,220 My lord would like to invite you to dinner. 107 00:11:01,840 --> 00:11:04,640 We're in a hurry. 108 00:11:06,420 --> 00:11:12,470 Ms. Frieren was a member of the party of heroes that saved this land. 109 00:11:13,300 --> 00:11:15,820 My lord wishes to thank you all. 110 00:11:29,160 --> 00:11:30,930 This is good. 111 00:11:32,170 --> 00:11:35,920 Thank you for the invitation, Graf Dach. 112 00:11:36,510 --> 00:11:39,290 She looks really unhappy. 113 00:11:39,290 --> 00:11:44,170 Ms. Frieren, thank you for helping my great-grandfather. 114 00:11:45,390 --> 00:11:46,690 What do you want? 115 00:11:47,760 --> 00:11:50,460 Straight to the point. I appreciate that. 116 00:11:50,460 --> 00:11:55,750 My family's treasured heirloom sword was stolen by a demon. 117 00:11:56,120 --> 00:11:58,130 It was stolen again? 118 00:11:58,750 --> 00:11:59,920 "Again"? 119 00:12:00,930 --> 00:12:03,530 It was stolen from his great-grandfather, too. 120 00:12:04,410 --> 00:12:06,060 How does that keep happening? 121 00:12:07,660 --> 00:12:09,100 Very well. 122 00:12:10,560 --> 00:12:12,530 I'd like a grimoire as a reward. 123 00:12:16,160 --> 00:12:17,910 I'll be counting on you, then. 124 00:12:20,600 --> 00:12:26,230 Honestly, a lot of nobles in the northern lands are pushy, 125 00:12:26,870 --> 00:12:31,150 but this family in particular makes unreasonable demands. 126 00:12:33,310 --> 00:12:36,420 If you don't get my sword back, I'll throw you into the dungeon. 127 00:12:36,420 --> 00:12:37,590 What? 128 00:12:37,590 --> 00:12:39,360 Talk about tyrannical. 129 00:12:40,580 --> 00:12:44,860 At least they know which way the demon fled this time. 130 00:12:44,860 --> 00:12:46,870 That's better than before. 131 00:12:49,310 --> 00:12:53,370 It was a real ordeal looking for it with no leads at all last time. 132 00:12:55,070 --> 00:13:00,430 Ultimately, we found the sword at the top of the Schwer Mountains. 133 00:13:02,030 --> 00:13:03,760 That's ridiculous. 134 00:13:04,140 --> 00:13:07,910 But why would the demons keep stealing this sword? 135 00:13:09,260 --> 00:13:14,480 The Dach family's heirloom sword originally belonged to a famous demon. 136 00:13:15,370 --> 00:13:18,660 It must possess some appeal only demons understand. 137 00:13:20,130 --> 00:13:22,850 Anyway, I'm surprised you accepted this job. 138 00:13:23,390 --> 00:13:25,230 I thought you'd turn it down. 139 00:13:27,240 --> 00:13:28,730 I didn't have a choice. 140 00:13:29,270 --> 00:13:32,650 Himmel brought back that heirloom sword once already. 141 00:13:33,690 --> 00:13:37,510 If I'd refused, his efforts would've been for nothing. 142 00:13:38,620 --> 00:13:42,270 Besides, Himmel wouldn't abandon someone in need. 143 00:14:31,430 --> 00:14:32,640 This village... 144 00:14:33,480 --> 00:14:35,350 It's in ruins. 145 00:14:38,160 --> 00:14:39,770 There's no one here. 146 00:14:44,560 --> 00:14:47,290 No, there's one here. 147 00:14:57,730 --> 00:14:59,210 Are you from this village? 148 00:14:59,600 --> 00:15:02,860 No. I'm a traveling priest. 149 00:15:02,860 --> 00:15:04,230 Who are you? 150 00:15:04,960 --> 00:15:06,720 We're adventurers passing through. 151 00:15:10,510 --> 00:15:14,610 This village was destroyed by the sword demon. 152 00:15:16,460 --> 00:15:19,560 I was mourning the villagers. 153 00:15:20,980 --> 00:15:22,710 The sword demon... 154 00:15:23,790 --> 00:15:26,660 Probably the demon we're after. 155 00:15:27,630 --> 00:15:31,230 Countless villages have been destroyed by the sword demon. 156 00:15:32,130 --> 00:15:35,050 There have been no survivors. 157 00:15:36,130 --> 00:15:37,270 How awful. 158 00:15:38,230 --> 00:15:40,250 Adventurers, 159 00:15:41,640 --> 00:15:44,070 will you offer a prayer? 160 00:15:52,340 --> 00:15:53,590 Ms. Frieren? 161 00:15:54,600 --> 00:15:57,580 I knew it. There are no bodies buried here. 162 00:15:58,070 --> 00:15:59,190 But why? 163 00:16:00,590 --> 00:16:03,220 Because that priest is the sword demon. 164 00:16:03,800 --> 00:16:06,230 There are no corpses left, are there? 165 00:16:07,320 --> 00:16:09,810 I killed them so I could eat them. 166 00:16:11,560 --> 00:16:15,220 I had to in order to survive. 167 00:16:17,760 --> 00:16:20,200 Even though you can eat things other than humans? 168 00:16:21,970 --> 00:16:25,950 Why is that a reason not to eat humans? 169 00:16:27,140 --> 00:16:29,400 Speaking to it is a waste of time. 170 00:16:33,590 --> 00:16:34,580 Let's take it down. 171 00:16:49,110 --> 00:16:49,880 It's quick. 172 00:17:00,620 --> 00:17:01,870 Mr. Stark. 173 00:17:02,290 --> 00:17:04,790 This is what front-liners are for. 174 00:17:27,840 --> 00:17:29,640 So cold. 175 00:17:29,640 --> 00:17:31,730 This was an awful job. 176 00:17:31,730 --> 00:17:34,620 But we got to defeat a demon. 177 00:17:42,180 --> 00:17:47,700 Sometimes difficult jobs like these ultimately help lots of people. 178 00:17:50,820 --> 00:17:54,920 That's why I never abandon someone in need. 179 00:17:58,920 --> 00:18:01,960 You just like taking on difficult jobs. 180 00:18:02,250 --> 00:18:04,550 The challenge is what makes it exciting. 181 00:18:05,160 --> 00:18:07,000 No kidding, huh? 182 00:18:11,610 --> 00:18:13,540 Good job, you two. 183 00:18:20,750 --> 00:18:26,370 Why did you get violent all of a sudden, anyway? 184 00:18:26,930 --> 00:18:29,460 Because you were about to pray. 185 00:18:30,700 --> 00:18:33,080 It was all I could do in the moment. 186 00:18:40,950 --> 00:18:44,590 People close their eyes to pray. 187 00:18:45,660 --> 00:18:50,740 That demon must have been taking advantage of that to kill travelers. 188 00:19:06,130 --> 00:19:11,870 Thank you for returning my treasured heirloom sword, Ms. Frieren. 189 00:19:13,200 --> 00:19:15,870 Now this city is safe again. 190 00:19:21,630 --> 00:19:24,720 I want to go shopping. Could you drop us off at the marketplace? 191 00:19:24,720 --> 00:19:26,250 Certainly. 192 00:19:31,250 --> 00:19:35,310 The graf seemed quite happy. 193 00:19:35,310 --> 00:19:37,710 I just hope it doesn't get stolen again. 194 00:19:38,630 --> 00:19:43,690 If the demons find it so appealing, they'll probably keep trying. 195 00:19:43,690 --> 00:19:44,860 I'm sure they will. 196 00:19:45,330 --> 00:19:47,790 That was only the second time it was stolen, 197 00:19:47,790 --> 00:19:50,030 but they've been attacked a number of times. 198 00:19:51,250 --> 00:19:55,560 So the demons will keep coming as long as they have that sword? 199 00:19:56,060 --> 00:19:57,830 It may be a treasured heirloom, 200 00:19:57,830 --> 00:20:00,550 but shouldn't they get rid of something so dangerous? 201 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:03,260 It's not that simple. 202 00:20:04,640 --> 00:20:06,390 I guess not. 203 00:20:06,680 --> 00:20:11,270 Nobles can be stubborn about letting go of treasures like those. 204 00:20:12,080 --> 00:20:18,520 There's that, but letting it fall into the hands of a demon would be worse. 205 00:20:20,350 --> 00:20:24,520 Demons can't resist showing off the power they've acquired. 206 00:20:29,810 --> 00:20:31,860 Is that the nature of demons? 207 00:20:32,550 --> 00:20:36,590 A demon went on a rampage the last time it was stolen, too. 208 00:20:37,870 --> 00:20:41,790 It destroyed a town and three villages. 209 00:20:42,270 --> 00:20:43,600 Seriously? 210 00:20:44,730 --> 00:20:49,260 Not only that, but they say the demon sweet-talked 211 00:20:49,260 --> 00:20:53,270 one of the graf's servants into helping. 212 00:21:00,400 --> 00:21:02,010 But ever since then, 213 00:21:02,010 --> 00:21:06,990 Graf Dach's family has prioritized protecting the heirloom sword. 214 00:21:09,520 --> 00:21:12,010 Perhaps now it's not just his family's mission, 215 00:21:13,030 --> 00:21:14,800 Will I grow up to be strong, too? 216 00:21:13,030 --> 00:21:15,940 but that of the whole city. 217 00:21:14,800 --> 00:21:15,890 Sure you will. 218 00:21:19,470 --> 00:21:23,530 Did the demon have help stealing the sword this time, too? 219 00:21:23,920 --> 00:21:25,170 I'm not sure. 220 00:21:25,170 --> 00:21:32,010 But as long as humans know desire, demons will take advantage of that. 221 00:21:34,610 --> 00:21:39,400 Humans also fail to resist their impulses. 222 00:21:42,500 --> 00:21:46,810 If that happens, I hope you'll help again, Ms. Frieren. 223 00:21:47,440 --> 00:21:49,400 That depends on the reward. 224 00:21:50,890 --> 00:21:54,320 You'd do it for a grimoire, wouldn't you? 225 00:21:54,580 --> 00:21:55,640 Maybe. 226 00:21:56,560 --> 00:22:00,030 I got a good one this time, too. 227 00:22:02,320 --> 00:22:04,850 That's great, Ms. Frieren. 228 00:22:05,240 --> 00:22:06,850 What kind of spell is it? 229 00:22:09,470 --> 00:22:13,090 A spell to turn a red apple into a green apple. 230 00:22:14,120 --> 00:22:15,590 Talk about useless. 231 00:22:20,940 --> 00:22:25,070 Translation Sho Stifler Editing and Typesetting Geoff Mazzolini Subtitle Timing Edgar Cruz Quality Check Alicia Ashby Translation Check Elizabeth Ellis 232 00:23:50,090 --> 00:23:52,130 This brings back memories. 233 00:23:50,700 --> 00:23:52,120 I think I'd like to visit. 234 00:23:51,600 --> 00:23:52,860 You just called me a grandma. 235 00:23:52,380 --> 00:23:55,460 You're so inconsiderate, Mr. Stark. 236 00:23:52,880 --> 00:23:57,180 You sure love hot springs for someone so young. 237 00:23:53,550 --> 00:23:55,740 It was a truly ridiculous adventure. 238 00:23:55,740 --> 00:23:58,810 You said it'd be quick! 239 00:23:56,360 --> 00:23:58,810 I'm telling you, there's something here. 240 00:23:57,580 --> 00:24:00,030 Episode 31 Somewhere She'd Like 241 00:23:58,810 --> 00:23:59,980 Somewhere she'd like.