Reincarnated as a Sword (2022) s01e08 Episode Script
Blue Cats Are Enemies
1
A little Black Cat?
Leave her to me.
We know how to deal with them.
Blue Cats are the enemies
of Black Cats!
It's my first time seeing Fran like this…
Fran, what's this about Blue Cats?
Hundreds of years ago,
the Blue Cats deceived us
and the Black Cats fell
to the bottom of the hierarchy.
Ever since then,
they've targeted Black Cats
and sold us off to the slave traders.
So that's how it was.
They're Fran's archnemeses,
a wretched beast.
Power Perception.
The Thousand Slasher, Gyuran!
He is a hero of the Battle of Lutz!
He'll cut your head off in an instant!
Are you scared?
Do you fear me?
Fran…
EPISODE 8: THE BLUE CATS ARE ENEMIES
Gyuran, cut her into pieces!
Do you fear me?
You must.
The Black Cats are destined
to be hunted and killed by the Blue Cats!
Fran!
This sword…
The Magic Sword of Illusive Pyroxene?
It's stronger than the Greater Demon's.
Fran, are you all right?
The Blue Cats…
When I was still traveling
with my parents,
we were attacked many times,
and I thought I was going to die then.
Are you still resisting?
Fran!
That bastard!
A female Black Cat tried to resist once.
I cut off her daughter's ears, limbs,
and tail right in front of her,
and in that order too.
That brat didn't make it and died halfway.
This monster…
I gouged out the eyes of the female,
hung her to a tree,
and skinned her alive.
The sounds she made
when I tortured her gave me a rush.
I threw her to the wild dogs afterwards.
Are you listening?
I could hear the sounds of her bones
crunching as she was ripped apart alive.
What a pleasant sound that was!
This damned beast!
Will you make me feel even better?
Hey!
Fran, it's all right.
You're a Black Cat adventurer
who is training
to become strong and evolve.
You're even strong enough
to defeat a Greater Demon now.
Teacher…
You won't lose to the likes of him.
I promise.
What's with that look?
Thank you, Teacher.
How dare you look at me like that?
What?
How many?
What?
How many Black Cats have you killed?
Five.
No.
Six, seven, eight, nine…
I didn't bother to keep track
after the tenth.
That's great.
Now I can kill you without hesitation.
What?
It's not as strong as Teacher,
but this is a nice sword too.
I'll be taking this.
My sword!
No! My arm!
I can't store living things
in the Dimension Storage,
but chopped-off limbs are fine.
You damned Black Cat!
You'll pay for your crimes.
Impossible!
I'm supposed to be
at a higher level than you…
Wait, Fran!
If you must,
I'll deliver the killing blow.
Teacher.
I want to change
the state of the Black Cats.
Fran…
I want to evolve
and show the other Black Cats
that they can do it too, if they try.
But if I let someone like him go,
the number of Black Cats
will continue to dwindle.
It'll be too late then.
This is something I must go through
and I must be the one to do it.
Indeed.
In a place where life is hardly valued,
I can't force Fran to live by
the values of the world I used to live in.
In that case, my responsibility will be…
I understand.
But use me when you end a life, all right?
How can I, a Blue Cat,
be defeated by a Black Cat--
This might be some sense
of self-satisfaction.
But even if it's only a little,
I want to share some of her burdens…
Dimensional Storage.
H-He disappeared!
She dismembered Gyuran
and made him disappear!
What about that zombie over there?
Should we kill him too?
Technically, he isn't a zombie…
What is that thing?
It looks like I made it in time.
I'm afraid I cannot allow you
to kill that man.
Guild Master?
This thing here that I used
to find you is a Water Spirit.
Isn't it adorable?
It's weird. It looks like a blob of slime.
I thought it would look more like a human.
What?
Please do not compare it
to the likes of slime!
It is clearly far cuter
than any slime could be!
Only superior spirits
can take on the form of humans.
We're not at war right now.
It would be absurd to summon
a superior spirit at a time like this!
The guild master's scary.
So he's a spirit maniac…
That aside, let's get back to the matter
of August Allsand.
I forgot all about him.
The adventurers from our guild
should have escorted him back
to Count Orumes' mansion by now.
Count Orumes actually requested us
to find his son in secret
and apprehend him.
He was placed under house arrest
for offending royalty,
but he slipped out and ran away
with a hefty sum of money.
So he planned to get revenge
on Fran and make off?
We don't know if he'll be made
to answer for his deeds
or if he'll be locked away for life
in the underground dungeons,
but this marks
the end of that matter for us.
Is something the matter?
A request…
Does that mean there's a reward?
Yes, of course.
We'll even pay you a bonus.
Seriously?
But we must ask
that you keep this matter a secret.
I'm sure you wouldn't want to get
caught up in the nobles' affairs either.
My lips are sealed.
Well, then, please pick up your reward
at the counter from Nell.
-Okay.
-I've returned.
What?
Oh, my.
Terribly sorry.
What? You…
-I…
-I?
I am your mother!
What? Really?
This lady is Fran's mother?
What?
Is this your mother, Fran?
No, she's not!
I figured. She doesn't even have cat ears.
And you did mention
that your mother had passed away.
This shouldn't be your reaction.
You may call me Mother!
No, I won't!
What? What's going on here?
Let go of me!
Oh, what a cold child.
It's all right. Don't be shy.
-Let me go!
-How cute.
I'll let you go if you give me a kiss.
No!
In that case, you're not going anywhere
and I'll get my kiss.
Fran, if you dislike this that much,
then break free from her hold.
I can't, Teacher!
-She's strong!
-What?
That's enough, Amanda.
I'm aware of your fondness for children,
but please don't go overboard.
Got it.
Amanda? Isn't that…
Sorry, I was too excited
and got a little carried away.
This lady here is an A-rank adventurer.
Despite how she carries herself,
she is the ace of our guild.
-A rank?
-A rank?
This elf lady is an A-ranked adventurer?
This I must see!
NAME: AMANDA
AGE: 58
What? 58 years old?
She's a half-elf…
She looks young,
but I suppose they have a longer lifespan…
But her stats are crazy.
I doubt we can win
even if we go all out against her.
A-rank adventurers are no joke…
If I recall correctly,
you must be Fran.
How do you know my name?
You're the talk of the lobby.
The little Black Cat newbie
who soloed the goblin dungeon, right?
I sent her to investigate
the unnatural events in the Marou Plains.
Oh, the problem I caused.
That's why I'm here to report my findings.
It's a troublesome matter indeed.
Now, now…
Very sorry!
Sorry about this.
I'll see you around, Fran.
Nothing to be sorry about. Goodbye.
Oh, it's you, Fran.
Are you here to gather herbs for a quest?
What a coincidence.
Where can I find another dungeon
that's close to Alessa?
I believe that would be the dungeon
near Ulmutt.
Ulmutt.
I'll consider it.
Oh, we meet again.
One cotton candy, please.
Oh, what a coincidence!
Oh, hello again.
Oh, another coincidence!
Oh, fancy seeing you here.
Oh, hello again…
We're being stalked.
What exactly does she want from us?
Nell…
That person is following me everywhere…
I think she has taken a liking
to you, Fran.
Is she a weird person?
Amanda is a little weird,
but she isn't a bad person.
Despite how she is,
she has been running an orphanage
since she was very young
to help take care
of the less fortunate children.
-Amanda!
-Amanda!
That is how she has been given
the title of Guardian of Children.
A title is given to a person
by the gods for their actions.
So even if it might be
a little hard to believe,
her love and care towards children
are something that
even the gods have approved of.
As difficult as that might be
for you to believe.
Has she been doing that
because she's concerned for Fran?
Are you talking bad about me
behind my back?
Amanda!
What? Don't use your skills
to sneak up on me like that!
Hey, that's the A-ranked adventurer,
Miss Amanda.
It's the first time
I've seen her in person.
You better not stare at her for long
or she'll get mad.
I heard them say
that heads will roll if you stare at her
for over three seconds.
What?
She looks so lovely,
but she's actually that scary?
That reminds me, Fran,
we sure have been
running into each other a lot.
Liar. It's because
you've been stalking me.
Nothing of the sort!
Fran,
when you've sorted out your feelings,
you can call me Mother any time.
I won't.
Oh, right. Fran, the guild master
has asked you to see him.
Wait… Who's there?
I'm here.
Miss Fran, please announce yourself
properly before you enter.
You've been asking to see me a lot lately.
Now, now, don't make that face.
So what do you need to see me for?
Well, I can assure you that
it's nothing bad for you.
Crystals!
These are the crystals I collected
when I was still an active adventurer.
Interested?
Every one of these
came from monsters ranked D or higher.
I want those huge crystals!
But I sense a catch…
Are you giving them to me?
Well, I'll let you have two of them.
But…
only on the condition that
you accept a request.
A request?
I would like you
to investigate the Spider's Nest,
a dungeon nearby Alessa.
Dungeon?
Spider's Nest?
I'll accept it for ten crystals.
What?
What… You're asking for too much!
Three. How about three?
Eight.
Eight? That's too many!
What do you say to four?
Six.
No… Four is the highest I can go.
I can't let you have any more than that!
Goodbye then.
Fine! Five it is!
Will you really give me five crystals?
Nothing more than that. I mean it.
All right.
I want the five crystals upfront.
You're quite good at bargaining, Fran.
I've been forced to compromise…
But why is he so persistent?
Why do you want me to go so badly?
There were more adventurers that were
skeptical about your promotion to rank D
than I expected.
You're the one
who decided to give me that rank.
It pains me to hear you say that.
There are those who say
that you bought your way to that rank.
And there are rumors going around
that I have a thing for little girls.
H-How absurd!
It seems he really doesn't like
people saying that
he has a thing for little girls.
In any case, I would like you
to take on this D-rank quest
to put an end to those baseless rumors.
What do you think, Teacher?
In addition, if you complete this request,
I'll issue you
a permit pass to enter Ulmutt.
How did you know I wanted to go to Ulmutt?
Well, I am the guild master, after all.
Nothing that is said in public
in Alessa escapes my ears,
whether you like it or not.
I think we should accept it.
All right. I accept.
Oh, my, what a coincidence!
I just so happened to overhear
your conversation.
I shall be going too.
I knew it.
Most of the adventurers
that'll be going are male!
Now, stop right there…
There are designated levels
for these requests…
I will be joining the investigation.
Got it.
Curry!
The Spider's Nest?
Teacher, will there be strong monsters
inside the Spider's Nest?
Hey, no talking while your mouth is full.
Will there be strong monsters
inside the Spider's Nest?
I wonder.
It's a dungeon
that has already been cleared.
The request only wants us
to collect the materials inside the nest.
I think the chances of
encountering a monster
as strong as a Greater Demon are low.
That sounds boring.
Now, now.
The guild master said he would give us
a permit to enter the dungeon in Ulmutt,
so let's do it as a favor to him.
After all, he gave us all these crystals.
What crystals are these?
According to Appraisal,
three from D-rank monsters
RED COLOSSUS, OLD YETI
and two from C-rank monsters.
All of them are from monsters
I've never heard of.
Now, then, without further ado,
thank you for the meal!
Crystal absorb!
Self-Evo activated.
Forty-five Self-Evo points acquired.
Here it comes! Rank up!
Teacher, your stats went up!
What skills did you get from the crystals?
Let's see…
I got quite a few water-based skills.
SWIMMING, WATER MANIPULATION, BERSERK
I absorbed all of those crystals,
so I've gotten a bunch of skills.
It might take a bit to master all of them…
Kin Summon?
Oh, it's the skill we obtained
from the Army Beetle Leader.
Kin…
Does that mean we can summon allies
or something that can use magic?
I would like to try it out.
In any case,
this will be our second dungeon.
Now that we've become stronger,
we should be able to take it on.
Let's do our best!
We were supposed to be strong.
Auger Strike.
Dodge! Dodge it, Fran!
But…
I didn't think it would turn out
like that.
NEXT EPISODE:
THE A-RANK ADVENTURER IS A MONSTER
A little Black Cat?
Leave her to me.
We know how to deal with them.
Blue Cats are the enemies
of Black Cats!
It's my first time seeing Fran like this…
Fran, what's this about Blue Cats?
Hundreds of years ago,
the Blue Cats deceived us
and the Black Cats fell
to the bottom of the hierarchy.
Ever since then,
they've targeted Black Cats
and sold us off to the slave traders.
So that's how it was.
They're Fran's archnemeses,
a wretched beast.
Power Perception.
The Thousand Slasher, Gyuran!
He is a hero of the Battle of Lutz!
He'll cut your head off in an instant!
Are you scared?
Do you fear me?
Fran…
EPISODE 8: THE BLUE CATS ARE ENEMIES
Gyuran, cut her into pieces!
Do you fear me?
You must.
The Black Cats are destined
to be hunted and killed by the Blue Cats!
Fran!
This sword…
The Magic Sword of Illusive Pyroxene?
It's stronger than the Greater Demon's.
Fran, are you all right?
The Blue Cats…
When I was still traveling
with my parents,
we were attacked many times,
and I thought I was going to die then.
Are you still resisting?
Fran!
That bastard!
A female Black Cat tried to resist once.
I cut off her daughter's ears, limbs,
and tail right in front of her,
and in that order too.
That brat didn't make it and died halfway.
This monster…
I gouged out the eyes of the female,
hung her to a tree,
and skinned her alive.
The sounds she made
when I tortured her gave me a rush.
I threw her to the wild dogs afterwards.
Are you listening?
I could hear the sounds of her bones
crunching as she was ripped apart alive.
What a pleasant sound that was!
This damned beast!
Will you make me feel even better?
Hey!
Fran, it's all right.
You're a Black Cat adventurer
who is training
to become strong and evolve.
You're even strong enough
to defeat a Greater Demon now.
Teacher…
You won't lose to the likes of him.
I promise.
What's with that look?
Thank you, Teacher.
How dare you look at me like that?
What?
How many?
What?
How many Black Cats have you killed?
Five.
No.
Six, seven, eight, nine…
I didn't bother to keep track
after the tenth.
That's great.
Now I can kill you without hesitation.
What?
It's not as strong as Teacher,
but this is a nice sword too.
I'll be taking this.
My sword!
No! My arm!
I can't store living things
in the Dimension Storage,
but chopped-off limbs are fine.
You damned Black Cat!
You'll pay for your crimes.
Impossible!
I'm supposed to be
at a higher level than you…
Wait, Fran!
If you must,
I'll deliver the killing blow.
Teacher.
I want to change
the state of the Black Cats.
Fran…
I want to evolve
and show the other Black Cats
that they can do it too, if they try.
But if I let someone like him go,
the number of Black Cats
will continue to dwindle.
It'll be too late then.
This is something I must go through
and I must be the one to do it.
Indeed.
In a place where life is hardly valued,
I can't force Fran to live by
the values of the world I used to live in.
In that case, my responsibility will be…
I understand.
But use me when you end a life, all right?
How can I, a Blue Cat,
be defeated by a Black Cat--
This might be some sense
of self-satisfaction.
But even if it's only a little,
I want to share some of her burdens…
Dimensional Storage.
H-He disappeared!
She dismembered Gyuran
and made him disappear!
What about that zombie over there?
Should we kill him too?
Technically, he isn't a zombie…
What is that thing?
It looks like I made it in time.
I'm afraid I cannot allow you
to kill that man.
Guild Master?
This thing here that I used
to find you is a Water Spirit.
Isn't it adorable?
It's weird. It looks like a blob of slime.
I thought it would look more like a human.
What?
Please do not compare it
to the likes of slime!
It is clearly far cuter
than any slime could be!
Only superior spirits
can take on the form of humans.
We're not at war right now.
It would be absurd to summon
a superior spirit at a time like this!
The guild master's scary.
So he's a spirit maniac…
That aside, let's get back to the matter
of August Allsand.
I forgot all about him.
The adventurers from our guild
should have escorted him back
to Count Orumes' mansion by now.
Count Orumes actually requested us
to find his son in secret
and apprehend him.
He was placed under house arrest
for offending royalty,
but he slipped out and ran away
with a hefty sum of money.
So he planned to get revenge
on Fran and make off?
We don't know if he'll be made
to answer for his deeds
or if he'll be locked away for life
in the underground dungeons,
but this marks
the end of that matter for us.
Is something the matter?
A request…
Does that mean there's a reward?
Yes, of course.
We'll even pay you a bonus.
Seriously?
But we must ask
that you keep this matter a secret.
I'm sure you wouldn't want to get
caught up in the nobles' affairs either.
My lips are sealed.
Well, then, please pick up your reward
at the counter from Nell.
-Okay.
-I've returned.
What?
Oh, my.
Terribly sorry.
What? You…
-I…
-I?
I am your mother!
What? Really?
This lady is Fran's mother?
What?
Is this your mother, Fran?
No, she's not!
I figured. She doesn't even have cat ears.
And you did mention
that your mother had passed away.
This shouldn't be your reaction.
You may call me Mother!
No, I won't!
What? What's going on here?
Let go of me!
Oh, what a cold child.
It's all right. Don't be shy.
-Let me go!
-How cute.
I'll let you go if you give me a kiss.
No!
In that case, you're not going anywhere
and I'll get my kiss.
Fran, if you dislike this that much,
then break free from her hold.
I can't, Teacher!
-She's strong!
-What?
That's enough, Amanda.
I'm aware of your fondness for children,
but please don't go overboard.
Got it.
Amanda? Isn't that…
Sorry, I was too excited
and got a little carried away.
This lady here is an A-rank adventurer.
Despite how she carries herself,
she is the ace of our guild.
-A rank?
-A rank?
This elf lady is an A-ranked adventurer?
This I must see!
NAME: AMANDA
AGE: 58
What? 58 years old?
She's a half-elf…
She looks young,
but I suppose they have a longer lifespan…
But her stats are crazy.
I doubt we can win
even if we go all out against her.
A-rank adventurers are no joke…
If I recall correctly,
you must be Fran.
How do you know my name?
You're the talk of the lobby.
The little Black Cat newbie
who soloed the goblin dungeon, right?
I sent her to investigate
the unnatural events in the Marou Plains.
Oh, the problem I caused.
That's why I'm here to report my findings.
It's a troublesome matter indeed.
Now, now…
Very sorry!
Sorry about this.
I'll see you around, Fran.
Nothing to be sorry about. Goodbye.
Oh, it's you, Fran.
Are you here to gather herbs for a quest?
What a coincidence.
Where can I find another dungeon
that's close to Alessa?
I believe that would be the dungeon
near Ulmutt.
Ulmutt.
I'll consider it.
Oh, we meet again.
One cotton candy, please.
Oh, what a coincidence!
Oh, hello again.
Oh, another coincidence!
Oh, fancy seeing you here.
Oh, hello again…
We're being stalked.
What exactly does she want from us?
Nell…
That person is following me everywhere…
I think she has taken a liking
to you, Fran.
Is she a weird person?
Amanda is a little weird,
but she isn't a bad person.
Despite how she is,
she has been running an orphanage
since she was very young
to help take care
of the less fortunate children.
-Amanda!
-Amanda!
That is how she has been given
the title of Guardian of Children.
A title is given to a person
by the gods for their actions.
So even if it might be
a little hard to believe,
her love and care towards children
are something that
even the gods have approved of.
As difficult as that might be
for you to believe.
Has she been doing that
because she's concerned for Fran?
Are you talking bad about me
behind my back?
Amanda!
What? Don't use your skills
to sneak up on me like that!
Hey, that's the A-ranked adventurer,
Miss Amanda.
It's the first time
I've seen her in person.
You better not stare at her for long
or she'll get mad.
I heard them say
that heads will roll if you stare at her
for over three seconds.
What?
She looks so lovely,
but she's actually that scary?
That reminds me, Fran,
we sure have been
running into each other a lot.
Liar. It's because
you've been stalking me.
Nothing of the sort!
Fran,
when you've sorted out your feelings,
you can call me Mother any time.
I won't.
Oh, right. Fran, the guild master
has asked you to see him.
Wait… Who's there?
I'm here.
Miss Fran, please announce yourself
properly before you enter.
You've been asking to see me a lot lately.
Now, now, don't make that face.
So what do you need to see me for?
Well, I can assure you that
it's nothing bad for you.
Crystals!
These are the crystals I collected
when I was still an active adventurer.
Interested?
Every one of these
came from monsters ranked D or higher.
I want those huge crystals!
But I sense a catch…
Are you giving them to me?
Well, I'll let you have two of them.
But…
only on the condition that
you accept a request.
A request?
I would like you
to investigate the Spider's Nest,
a dungeon nearby Alessa.
Dungeon?
Spider's Nest?
I'll accept it for ten crystals.
What?
What… You're asking for too much!
Three. How about three?
Eight.
Eight? That's too many!
What do you say to four?
Six.
No… Four is the highest I can go.
I can't let you have any more than that!
Goodbye then.
Fine! Five it is!
Will you really give me five crystals?
Nothing more than that. I mean it.
All right.
I want the five crystals upfront.
You're quite good at bargaining, Fran.
I've been forced to compromise…
But why is he so persistent?
Why do you want me to go so badly?
There were more adventurers that were
skeptical about your promotion to rank D
than I expected.
You're the one
who decided to give me that rank.
It pains me to hear you say that.
There are those who say
that you bought your way to that rank.
And there are rumors going around
that I have a thing for little girls.
H-How absurd!
It seems he really doesn't like
people saying that
he has a thing for little girls.
In any case, I would like you
to take on this D-rank quest
to put an end to those baseless rumors.
What do you think, Teacher?
In addition, if you complete this request,
I'll issue you
a permit pass to enter Ulmutt.
How did you know I wanted to go to Ulmutt?
Well, I am the guild master, after all.
Nothing that is said in public
in Alessa escapes my ears,
whether you like it or not.
I think we should accept it.
All right. I accept.
Oh, my, what a coincidence!
I just so happened to overhear
your conversation.
I shall be going too.
I knew it.
Most of the adventurers
that'll be going are male!
Now, stop right there…
There are designated levels
for these requests…
I will be joining the investigation.
Got it.
Curry!
The Spider's Nest?
Teacher, will there be strong monsters
inside the Spider's Nest?
Hey, no talking while your mouth is full.
Will there be strong monsters
inside the Spider's Nest?
I wonder.
It's a dungeon
that has already been cleared.
The request only wants us
to collect the materials inside the nest.
I think the chances of
encountering a monster
as strong as a Greater Demon are low.
That sounds boring.
Now, now.
The guild master said he would give us
a permit to enter the dungeon in Ulmutt,
so let's do it as a favor to him.
After all, he gave us all these crystals.
What crystals are these?
According to Appraisal,
three from D-rank monsters
RED COLOSSUS, OLD YETI
and two from C-rank monsters.
All of them are from monsters
I've never heard of.
Now, then, without further ado,
thank you for the meal!
Crystal absorb!
Self-Evo activated.
Forty-five Self-Evo points acquired.
Here it comes! Rank up!
Teacher, your stats went up!
What skills did you get from the crystals?
Let's see…
I got quite a few water-based skills.
SWIMMING, WATER MANIPULATION, BERSERK
I absorbed all of those crystals,
so I've gotten a bunch of skills.
It might take a bit to master all of them…
Kin Summon?
Oh, it's the skill we obtained
from the Army Beetle Leader.
Kin…
Does that mean we can summon allies
or something that can use magic?
I would like to try it out.
In any case,
this will be our second dungeon.
Now that we've become stronger,
we should be able to take it on.
Let's do our best!
We were supposed to be strong.
Auger Strike.
Dodge! Dodge it, Fran!
But…
I didn't think it would turn out
like that.
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