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The forest cats tend to favor humans
who are gifted, warmhearted, and amusing.

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Such humans are often
found at the royal castle.

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Thus, more than a few forest cats
can be found there,

4
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but as in any world,
there are always outliers.

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Here is my usual resting perch:
the bell tower overlooking the city.

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{\fad(300,436)\an1\3c&H1F1229&\4c&H232323&\blur3\bord0\shad0\t(350,700,\blur3,\blur0.2)\fnGeorgia\pos(60,290)\c&HFFFFFF&}Life in the Castle Town

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{\fad(300,436)\an1\blur0.2\fnGeorgia\pos(60,290)}Life in the Castle Town

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There are ordinary cats here in the city.

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Unlike us, they cannot use magic.

10
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They cannot use human words, either.

11
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Hey, Haibuchi! You're up early, too.

12
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This is the owner of a diner.

13
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Okay then, let me give you a treat.

14
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Here it comes!

15
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Spry as ever, huh?

16
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As you might have guessed already, I live
here in the city as an ordinary cat.

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I find that humans tend to reveal
their true natures that way.

18
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You've convinced me.
I'll get you another.

19
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Dear!

20
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Uh...

21
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Don't forget to take out
the cabbages, too!

22
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S-Sure, I'll do it right away!

23
00:03:03,930 --> 00:03:07,020
Oops. That's the owner's wife.

24
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She's an elf, which is 
rare in these parts,

25
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but that means she could
suspect that I'm a forest cat.

26
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Time to make myself scarce.

27
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Okay, Haibuchi, see you later!

28
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Wow, I'm nervous!

29
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It's north, right?

30
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A group of four children.

31
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Yes, straight north.

32
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Don't lose the map!

33
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Weapons they're clearly not used to.

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I won't.

35
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We'll get lost without it!

36
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Mismatched outfits.

37
00:03:36,810 --> 00:03:39,250
They must be novice adventurers.

38
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If they're heading towards
the Forest for Beginners, that means...

39
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There she is.

40
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Her name is Mikemike.

41
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She's a forest cat, and a friend of
the lady who's the guild's receptionist.

42
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On chaperone duty again today?

43
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Yes. My busybody worrywart
of a friend asked me to.

44
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Let's be off!

45
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Yeah!

46
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She may complain,

47
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but she never refuses
her friend's requests,

48
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and when the adventurers need her help,

49
00:04:20,300 --> 00:04:22,300
she is always there for them.

50
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She and the guild receptionist lady
make perfect friends.

51
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Now then, I wonder what amusing
humans I might find today...

52
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Perhaps this one?

53
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Ah, a newspaper reporter.

54
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How do I know, you ask?
Well, see that keen gaze of his?

55
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Not to mention a writer's bump
and noticeable ink stains.

56
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His shoes have been re-soled so many
times that the colors no longer match.

57
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His outfit is plain and inconspicuous.

58
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He's a journalist who can blend in
anywhere to search for a scoop.

59
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Hm, plain and blends in anywhere?

60
00:05:07,010 --> 00:05:10,980
Wait, now I've only read
about them in human books,

61
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but doesn't that make him a {\i0}spy{\i1}?

62
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How interesting.

63
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A spy, huh?

64
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It's decided. I'll be
tailing this human today.

65
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This is Craftsman Street.

66
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It's lined with artisans like
blacksmiths and carpenters.

67
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Perhaps he's here to smuggle
this country's latest weapons...

68
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Sorry to interrupt your work,
but do you have a second?

69
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I'm from a newspaper company.

70
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Huh? A newspaper?

71
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Yes.

72
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Ah, pretending to be
a newspaper reporter now, I see...

73
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I'd like to write an article on
the popular chair you make.

74
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What? A chair?

75
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Wait! Aren't you the third son of the
previous master from that corner house?

76
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Huh?

77
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Oh, yes, that's me!

78
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We were {\i1}just{\i0} saying we hadn't
seen you since he passed away.

79
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So, you're a newspaper reporter?

80
00:06:05,410 --> 00:06:06,390
Yes.

81
00:06:06,390 --> 00:06:09,910
My big brothers said
I should follow my dreams.

82
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Wow, that's something else.

83
00:06:12,240 --> 00:06:15,490
I'm nothing impressive.
This is only my first article.

84
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Not a spy after all, huh...

85
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Don't be silly. It's a very admirable job!

86
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That's a bit disappointing.

87
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Still, he chose an article
deeply rooted in the life of this city.

88
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She's right!

89
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Thank you both so much.

90
00:06:22,920 --> 00:06:26,160
I should start by explaining
how to use a mallet.

91
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I look forward to reading his articles.

92
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For every chair...

93
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Hm? Hello!

94
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Well, I don't mean to be an inconvenience,
but I'm just a bit hungry.

95
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Oh my! You are?

96
00:06:42,770 --> 00:06:44,070
In that case...

97
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This is the place.

98
00:06:45,470 --> 00:06:50,610
It's been several months since I stepped
foot in here, so I'm sure some are around.

99
00:06:50,950 --> 00:06:56,490
No matter how much we try to seal
our larders, they find their way in.

100
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Thanks, I'll leave you to it.

101
00:07:00,510 --> 00:07:06,720
Humans' storehouses are sealed
meticulously when they're built,

102
00:07:06,720 --> 00:07:11,640
and yet, these vermin still find
a way in to devour the food...

103
00:07:11,990 --> 00:07:15,600
That's what's so terrifying about mice.

104
00:07:24,300 --> 00:07:27,740
Well, well! Quite a haul you've got there.

105
00:07:27,740 --> 00:07:29,520
You look stuffed.

106
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Yes, I did indulge a bit.

107
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I feel a bit sick.
Phew, I'm far too full.

108
00:07:38,010 --> 00:07:40,080
You sure you'll be okay to get home?

109
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Y-Yes, of course.

110
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Take care of yourself, okay?
And please, drop by anytime!

111
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There's no end to
these mice, as you know.

112
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Trash has its own place.

113
00:07:51,190 --> 00:07:55,550
The storehouses mustn't have
mice blood and leftovers about.

114
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That is always
a primary consideration for us

115
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when we forest cats hunt in the city.

116
00:08:03,660 --> 00:08:06,380
Most humans have
gone home for the day, now.

117
00:08:07,490 --> 00:08:12,150
But now that I've eaten my fill, I can
spend the next few days human-watching.

118
00:08:12,150 --> 00:08:12,990
Hm?

119
00:08:13,440 --> 00:08:16,880
Oh, the adventurer
chaperone has returned.

120
00:08:21,110 --> 00:08:23,250
Then, the adventurers are back, too?

121
00:08:23,250 --> 00:08:25,330
I'm so glad it worked!

122
00:08:25,850 --> 00:08:27,250
That really saved us.

123
00:08:27,250 --> 00:08:28,380
Indeed.

124
00:08:28,380 --> 00:08:30,550
My, what a nice sight.

125
00:08:30,550 --> 00:08:34,390
They look just like kittens
back from their first successful hunt.

126
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Although their chaperone
has very high standards,

127
00:08:42,480 --> 00:08:46,650
it seems these adventurers nevertheless
received a passing grade from her.

128
00:08:47,630 --> 00:08:51,260
A novice newspaper reporter
and novice adventurers.

129
00:08:51,260 --> 00:08:55,730
How much will they grow?
I can't wait to see.

130
00:08:55,730 --> 00:08:56,660
Now then...

131
00:08:57,600 --> 00:09:00,210
time to go home to my resting perch.

132
00:09:05,790 --> 00:09:08,680
Oh, isn't that Haibuchi?

133
00:09:08,680 --> 00:09:09,920
Who's Haibuchi?

134
00:09:09,920 --> 00:09:15,930
A cat I feed in the morning—
I mean, a cat who stops by!

135
00:09:16,450 --> 00:09:17,880
Isn't he cute?

136
00:09:17,880 --> 00:09:19,930
He might be feral, but he's clever.

137
00:09:20,280 --> 00:09:21,660
Is that right?

138
00:09:22,610 --> 00:09:26,190
If that cat is fond of you,
then that's a good thing.

139
00:09:26,520 --> 00:09:27,570
Huh?

140
00:09:28,980 --> 00:09:30,890
It's considered a blessing.

141
00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:34,990
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00:09:34,740 --> 00:09:38,580
{\fad(300,1)\an1\blur0.2\fnGeorgia\pos(60,290)}The Black Cat and the Adventurous Prince

143
00:09:36,430 --> 00:09:38,580
What a meal!

144
00:09:38,900 --> 00:09:42,080
My student begins yet another day
with the same breakfast:

145
00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:48,580
a crust of bread, some cheese wrapped in
wax, and some dried meat as hard as wood.

146
00:09:48,580 --> 00:09:51,840
It cannot suit the palate of
a member of the royal family.

147
00:09:51,840 --> 00:09:55,750
Excellent! Another enjoyable
breakfast fit for an adventurer!

148
00:09:55,750 --> 00:09:57,550
If you say so.

149
00:09:57,550 --> 00:10:01,220
Speaking of things fit for an adventurer, I haven't done that one thing yet.

150
00:10:01,220 --> 00:10:02,600
Hm?

151
00:10:03,060 --> 00:10:06,860
Beginner adventurers usually begin
by collecting medicinal herbs!

152
00:10:08,480 --> 00:10:12,490
I've decided, Master!
Next up: collecting medicinal herbs!

153
00:10:13,110 --> 00:10:15,330
To what end do we even need those?

154
00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:18,990
You want to collect medicinal herbs?

155
00:10:19,370 --> 00:10:23,000
In that case,
you'll first have to take a class.

156
00:10:23,370 --> 00:10:25,480
What? A class?

157
00:10:25,930 --> 00:10:29,570
Who knew you'd have to take a class
to collect medicinal herbs?

158
00:10:29,570 --> 00:10:32,010
Is that rather unusual?

159
00:10:32,010 --> 00:10:34,310
Well, it's {\i1}my{\i0} first time hearing it.

160
00:10:34,310 --> 00:10:37,010
It must be a special practice around here.

161
00:10:37,010 --> 00:10:40,780
So, since the class is tomorrow,
let's go shopping today.

162
00:10:40,780 --> 00:10:44,000
You wish to purchase more
of that tough bread, then?

163
00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:46,520
No, I'm buying a cloak, of course!

164
00:10:47,210 --> 00:10:50,290
Cloaks at the royal palace
were mostly for decoration,

165
00:10:50,290 --> 00:10:53,110
but an adventurer {\i1}must{\i0} have
a good cloak!

166
00:10:54,950 --> 00:10:59,030
In that case, I shall seek
a suitable place to nap.

167
00:11:00,130 --> 00:11:01,540
Welcome.

168
00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:09,790
{\move(190,120,-135,120)\an8\blur1.5}WATERPROOF

169
00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:09,790
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171
00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:09,790
{\move(390,200,65,200)\an2\blur1.5}INSECT REPELLENT

172
00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:09,790
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173
00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:09,790
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174
00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:09,790
{\move(490,65,165,65)\an2\blur1.5}DIRTY COLOR

175
00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:09,790
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176
00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:09,790
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177
00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:09,790
{\move(785,140,460,140)\an2\blur1.5}SCRUFFY TEXTURE

178
00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:09,790
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179
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180
00:11:06,570 --> 00:11:09,790
Excellent! What
a rustic, practical cloak!

181
00:11:09,790 --> 00:11:10,910
I'll take it.

182
00:11:10,910 --> 00:11:14,770
Everything here is so bare-bones and rustic!

183
00:11:14,770 --> 00:11:16,230
What a great store!

184
00:11:16,230 --> 00:11:19,320
Why's an adventurer
like you shopping here?

185
00:11:18,380 --> 00:11:19,320
Hm?

186
00:11:19,320 --> 00:11:22,040
I mean, I was once an adventurer, too.

187
00:11:22,040 --> 00:11:25,500
So I can tell enough about
your skills just by looking at you.

188
00:11:25,870 --> 00:11:31,310
Someone of your level can't possibly need
gear and items of such low quality, right?

189
00:11:31,310 --> 00:11:36,950
The utter joy of being recognized by a
former adventurer! I'm {\i0}so{\i1} happy right now!

190
00:11:36,950 --> 00:11:41,230
And how cool is it that he can gauge
my skills just by looking at me!

191
00:11:41,230 --> 00:11:45,330
Yes, this is it! This is the world I've
wanted to be in for the longest time!

192
00:11:46,830 --> 00:11:51,710
No, it's not like that, I am just a mere
novice, you see! With no money!

193
00:11:52,930 --> 00:11:56,860
I see. Well, the things I have
are still well-priced,

194
00:11:56,860 --> 00:11:58,720
so feel free to look around.

195
00:11:58,720 --> 00:12:00,270
Thank you so much!

196
00:12:01,700 --> 00:12:04,510
For so long, he has
sought to become an adventurer.

197
00:12:05,140 --> 00:12:09,000
He has the skills, but
his experience is sorely lacking.

198
00:12:09,670 --> 00:12:12,760
Kurobane! My master!

199
00:12:12,760 --> 00:12:13,840
What is it?

200
00:12:13,840 --> 00:12:16,150
I shall be sleeping here tonight.

201
00:12:16,150 --> 00:12:19,560
I know that's what you want, but
the class is tomorrow, remember?

202
00:12:19,560 --> 00:12:23,090
There are definitely going
to be many adventurers to meet!

203
00:12:23,820 --> 00:12:25,150
For {\i1}you{\i0}.

204
00:12:25,150 --> 00:12:26,740
For you too, Master!

205
00:12:28,400 --> 00:12:32,960
Come on! Let us go to the inn
and get refreshed!

206
00:12:32,960 --> 00:12:36,040
Please, Kurobane! My master!

207
00:12:35,280 --> 00:12:37,810
I may have mentioned experience...

208
00:12:36,720 --> 00:12:38,920
Master!

209
00:12:44,050 --> 00:12:47,110
It's been forever since
we've been in such a huge bath,

210
00:12:47,110 --> 00:12:48,390
right, Kurobane?

211
00:12:48,740 --> 00:12:53,670
...but I shall never become accustomed
to this foolish practice of taking a bath.

212
00:12:54,400 --> 00:12:57,180
Actually, not only did I obtain a cloak,

213
00:12:57,180 --> 00:13:00,390
but I also collected information
at the bar afterwards!

214
00:13:00,390 --> 00:13:04,250
After I take the class tomorrow,
I can collect medicinal herbs, too!

215
00:13:04,250 --> 00:13:07,910
Now I am totally a full-fledged adventurer!

216
00:13:08,180 --> 00:13:10,330
One step closer to becoming a {\i1}hero{\i0}!

217
00:13:11,640 --> 00:13:17,430
I failed to mention that he still cannot
temper his raucous style of laughter.

218
00:13:26,360 --> 00:13:28,620
They mostly seem to be beginners.

219
00:13:28,620 --> 00:13:29,620
Indeed.

220
00:13:30,520 --> 00:13:32,800
But those two over there seem different.

221
00:13:32,800 --> 00:13:34,150
That they do.

222
00:13:34,150 --> 00:13:35,440
Good morning!

223
00:13:35,940 --> 00:13:41,230
I never expected to see
a forest cat and his friend here.

224
00:13:41,550 --> 00:13:43,570
Are you taking the class, too?

225
00:13:43,570 --> 00:13:45,890
Yes, I'll be in your care.

226
00:13:45,890 --> 00:13:50,330
But this cat here is actually
my master, not my friend.

227
00:13:50,600 --> 00:13:55,080
I'm still far too inexperienced
to be able to be called his friend.

228
00:13:57,170 --> 00:14:00,510
What a surprise! I suppose
stranger things have happened.

229
00:14:00,510 --> 00:14:04,340
So even with your skills,
you do not yet meet his standard.

230
00:14:07,970 --> 00:14:10,480
I really don't have much skill yet.

231
00:14:10,480 --> 00:14:12,720
I mean, I'm still wet behind the ears.

232
00:14:12,720 --> 00:14:17,810
Well, in your master's eyes, I suppose
both of us are still inexperienced, too.

233
00:14:18,700 --> 00:14:20,260
What are you doing?

234
00:14:20,670 --> 00:14:23,610
Oh, I almost forgot.

235
00:14:23,610 --> 00:14:24,090
Hm?

236
00:14:24,090 --> 00:14:27,140
I was hoping you two could help me.

237
00:14:27,140 --> 00:14:28,020
Pardon?

238
00:14:28,880 --> 00:14:32,570
The two of us have to watch over about
a dozen of students as instructors.

239
00:14:32,570 --> 00:14:35,430
We won't be going anywhere too dangerous,

240
00:14:35,430 --> 00:14:38,500
but if there's an emergency,
I'd appreciate your help.

241
00:14:39,040 --> 00:14:43,510
I see! Of course it'd be
reassuring to have Master's help.

242
00:14:43,510 --> 00:14:45,010
Um...

243
00:14:45,870 --> 00:14:48,760
It sounds interesting. Accept his request.

244
00:14:49,110 --> 00:14:50,010
Oh?

245
00:14:50,350 --> 00:14:56,480
Traversing terrain while protecting a pack
of a dozen shall prove quite difficult.

246
00:14:56,480 --> 00:14:58,450
It is a rare opportunity.

247
00:14:58,450 --> 00:15:02,820
You have these two as well as myself.
Consider this training, and accept—

248
00:15:08,150 --> 00:15:11,640
I'm sorry, this person
has a weakness for small animals.

249
00:15:11,640 --> 00:15:15,290
I'm surprised Mr. Black Cat
wasn't getting pet sooner, actually.

250
00:15:15,290 --> 00:15:18,040
Talking caused you to
get caught off-guard!

251
00:15:18,040 --> 00:15:21,160
Isn't this a rare
experience for you, Master?

252
00:15:21,950 --> 00:15:25,050
Cease your laughter and have them desist!

253
00:15:26,020 --> 00:15:28,860
We officially accept
your request for us to help.

254
00:15:28,860 --> 00:15:31,030
Thank you. Much obliged.

255
00:15:31,030 --> 00:15:32,430
You too, Mr. Black Cat.

256
00:15:32,430 --> 00:15:36,370
Enough! How long must you
insist on continuing this travesty?!

257
00:15:38,170 --> 00:15:40,100
Is everyone here?

258
00:15:40,100 --> 00:15:43,910
There are many kinds of medicinal herbs,
but what they all have in common

259
00:15:43,910 --> 00:15:47,950
is that they grow near
magical beasts' feces and carcasses.

260
00:15:48,560 --> 00:15:52,540
This means they can only be
found near magical beasts.

261
00:15:52,950 --> 00:15:56,960
That's why we adventurers
often get paid to collect them.

262
00:15:56,960 --> 00:16:00,210
Now then, you there,
please come this way.

263
00:16:00,210 --> 00:16:01,020
Yes.

264
00:16:01,020 --> 00:16:02,200
Please stand there.

265
00:16:05,630 --> 00:16:07,220
Why would you do that?!

266
00:16:09,020 --> 00:16:14,290
Your reaction time's a bit slow.
You must be vigilant at all times.

267
00:16:14,290 --> 00:16:18,760
However, setting that aside,
will you please try using this ointment?

268
00:16:18,760 --> 00:16:21,730
It's a normal ointment
you can purchase in any city.

269
00:16:26,890 --> 00:16:28,860
That stopped the bleeding, yes?

270
00:16:29,490 --> 00:16:33,320
In about a day, a wound
like this will heal, correct?

271
00:16:33,640 --> 00:16:37,750
Now then, please use
this ointment instead.

272
00:16:38,550 --> 00:16:42,250
It's the same ointment,
but made in this city specifically.

273
00:16:47,260 --> 00:16:49,970
No way that's the same ointment.

274
00:16:49,970 --> 00:16:55,040
Do you see? An ointment's effectiveness
depends on the quality of its ingredients.

275
00:16:55,040 --> 00:16:58,890
These use the same type of
medicinal herbs and the same recipe.

276
00:16:58,890 --> 00:17:02,300
The differences are the herbs' quality
and the pharmacist's skill.

277
00:17:02,300 --> 00:17:05,360
Even if it's more expensive,
wouldn't you want {\i1}this{\i0} one?

278
00:17:06,500 --> 00:17:12,600
And the ability to make this one
depends on how you collect the herbs.

279
00:17:12,600 --> 00:17:13,610
Right!

280
00:17:14,300 --> 00:17:17,110
The more herbs that are
collected in the right way,

281
00:17:17,110 --> 00:17:19,790
the better a job our pharmacists can do,

282
00:17:19,790 --> 00:17:21,750
my wife included.

283
00:17:21,750 --> 00:17:23,000
Huh?

284
00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:27,250
Oh, this is my wife. She's a pharmacist.

285
00:17:27,530 --> 00:17:28,880
What?!

286
00:17:34,700 --> 00:17:38,930
You're thinking she doesn't look like
one, huh? Well, she {\i1}is{\i0} an adventurer.

287
00:17:39,390 --> 00:17:41,020
She's also quite strong.

288
00:17:41,020 --> 00:17:46,120
Wow, I thought she was a warrior.
What a shock that they're married!

289
00:17:46,120 --> 00:17:48,990
Can't judge a book by
its cover, right, Master?

290
00:17:48,990 --> 00:17:50,780
R-Right...

291
00:17:51,220 --> 00:17:55,780
When you collect herbs, make sure
to include the root as well.

292
00:17:56,760 --> 00:17:58,790
You must {\i1}never{\i0} leave roots behind.

293
00:17:59,350 --> 00:18:04,470
Leftover roots can transform
into monsters and roam around.

294
00:17:59,350 --> 00:18:05,710
Where are my leaves?

295
00:18:04,470 --> 00:18:05,710
What?!

296
00:18:05,710 --> 00:18:07,040
That's terrifying!

297
00:18:07,040 --> 00:18:12,300
So dig it up with all the soil on it,
and then gently wash it off with water.

298
00:18:12,770 --> 00:18:16,800
Did everyone bring a water bottle?
You may obtain the water with magic.

299
00:18:16,800 --> 00:18:20,810
Once you wash off the soil,
wrap the herb in cloth to prevent damage.

300
00:18:21,540 --> 00:18:23,830
Then take it to the guild.

301
00:18:23,830 --> 00:18:28,470
It's a lot to take in, but you'll be okay
as long as you handle the herbs with care.

302
00:18:29,300 --> 00:18:31,430
Let's give it a try, shall we?

303
00:18:31,430 --> 00:18:36,320
Until I give the signal—
let's say, at noon—

304
00:18:36,810 --> 00:18:39,360
try to collect at least
one herb per person.

305
00:18:39,750 --> 00:18:40,990
Now, begin!

306
00:18:44,320 --> 00:18:45,650
All right!

307
00:18:49,390 --> 00:18:51,760
Found one! Okay, this one's my first!

308
00:18:53,010 --> 00:18:58,490
More than just collecting herbs, I should
pay attention to my surroundings, too.

309
00:18:59,510 --> 00:19:02,680
This is a rather difficult
assignment, Master.

310
00:19:02,680 --> 00:19:04,160
I like it!

311
00:19:04,160 --> 00:19:09,790
The more difficult the adventure,
the closer I get to becoming a hero!

312
00:19:09,790 --> 00:19:11,020
Yeah!

313
00:19:11,770 --> 00:19:13,270
This should be uneventful.

314
00:19:13,270 --> 00:19:16,480
Nothing as troublesome as bears
should be nearby—

315
00:19:17,110 --> 00:19:19,030
or so I thought.

316
00:19:20,110 --> 00:19:22,670
That's a Rock-Smashing Eagle.

317
00:19:23,330 --> 00:19:25,560
What a troublesome magical beast.

318
00:19:26,460 --> 00:19:29,040
{\pos(430,275)\fad(400,1)\an2}They use their powerful legs to kick you

319
00:19:26,460 --> 00:19:29,040
{\an2\pos(430,280)\fad(400,1)\p1}m 350 00 l 00 00 00 30 350 30

320
00:19:26,460 --> 00:19:29,040
They use their powerful legs to kick you.

321
00:19:29,130 --> 00:19:32,050
{\pos(450,265)\fad(300,1)\an2}They escape by air

322
00:19:29,130 --> 00:19:32,050
{\an2\pos(450,270)\fad(300,1)\p1}m 170 00 l 00 00 00 30 170 30

323
00:19:29,650 --> 00:19:31,490
They escape by air.

324
00:19:32,130 --> 00:19:36,010
{\fad(300,400)\an2\pos(482,250)}They catch you off-guard
and return to repeatedly attack

325
00:19:32,130 --> 00:19:36,010
{\an2\pos(482,255)\fad(300,400)\p1}m 300 00 l 00 00 00 50 300 50

326
00:19:32,130 --> 00:19:35,020
{\fad(300,1)}They catch you off-guard
and return to repeatedly attack.

327
00:19:36,300 --> 00:19:38,840
It is not a beast
a mere beginner can defeat.

328
00:19:38,840 --> 00:19:43,400
The prince and I must distract it,
call out to guide the students,

329
00:19:43,400 --> 00:19:45,810
coordinate with
the two instructors, and—

330
00:19:58,890 --> 00:20:00,860
Was that lightning or something?

331
00:20:00,860 --> 00:20:02,740
Wh-What speed!

332
00:20:02,740 --> 00:20:05,720
This was his first time
facing a flying magical beast.

333
00:20:05,720 --> 00:20:08,350
Using an electric attack was
the correct decision.

334
00:20:08,350 --> 00:20:11,250
Not to mention
he defeated it on his first try.

335
00:20:11,250 --> 00:20:16,680
He not only has the brazenness to attempt
it, but he also has the skills to succeed.

336
00:20:16,680 --> 00:20:18,260
Hey, Master.

337
00:20:18,260 --> 00:20:21,260
Sorry to ask, but could you
stay here for a minute?

338
00:20:21,260 --> 00:20:24,260
That is acceptable, but
where will you be going?

339
00:20:24,260 --> 00:20:27,270
Isn't that obvious? I must
collect some medicinal herbs!

340
00:20:27,540 --> 00:20:28,640
What...

341
00:20:28,640 --> 00:20:34,940
If I fail because of a magical beast
or two, there's no way can I call myself a hero!

342
00:20:34,940 --> 00:20:39,200
I absolutely {\i1}must{\i0} get the most
herbs today to prove myself!

343
00:20:41,200 --> 00:20:43,430
Thank you, Mr. Black Cat!

344
00:20:43,430 --> 00:20:44,680
Is anyone injured?

345
00:20:46,250 --> 00:20:48,380
How impressive...

346
00:20:50,520 --> 00:20:52,960
Seven plants! Our highest record ever!

347
00:20:59,130 --> 00:21:01,710
Stop by if you're ever nearby again,

348
00:21:01,710 --> 00:21:03,850
Mr. Medicinal-Herb-Collecting Hero.

349
00:21:04,410 --> 00:21:07,290
I mean, a hero's a hero,
but that somehow seems off.

350
00:21:07,290 --> 00:21:09,700
But we absolutely will stop by again!

351
00:21:13,680 --> 00:21:14,920
Master!

352
00:21:16,090 --> 00:21:18,770
Pet him gently as a greeting first...

353
00:21:18,770 --> 00:21:20,990
Behind his ears is best.

354
00:21:34,660 --> 00:21:38,500
I've met several humans
who were chosen by Cait Sith.

355
00:21:39,070 --> 00:21:41,390
But that one's {\i1}especially{\i0} unique.

356
00:21:41,390 --> 00:21:45,010
I'm sure it will be fun
to see how he grows.

357
00:21:45,300 --> 00:21:48,380
Congratulations on fulfilling
your dream of becoming a hero.

358
00:21:48,380 --> 00:21:52,210
Yes! One step towards
becoming a {\i1}true{\i0} hero!

359
00:23:25,030 --> 00:23:27,020
{\q2\fnGeorgia\b1\an2\pos(320,150)\3c&HA1A1A1&\shad0\bord0\blur3\t(400,1000,\blur3,\blur0)\t(900,1000,\bord0,\bord1.5)\t(1810,1970,\shad0\3c&HA1A1A1&\4c&HFFFFFF&,\shad3\3c&H443229&\4c&H1B1968&)\fad(400,1)}The White Cat and the Lazy Girl

360
00:23:26,650 --> 00:23:35,040
{\q2\fnGeorgia\b1\an2\pos(320,150)\3c&H443229&\4c&H1B1968&\fad(400,1)\shad3.5\bord1.5}The White Cat and the Lazy Girl

361
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\fnGeorgia\an4\blur1\pos(65,30)\q2}The forest cats proceeded home, as the cats staying the city and the humans holding the lights saw them off.

362
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\fnGeorgia\an4\blur1\pos(65,55)\q2}The winged Uncle took the same path back to the forest each year.

363
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\fnGeorgia\an4\blur1\pos(65,80)\q2}So to see them all off, many humans would line up alongside the road.

364
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\fnGeorgia\an4\blur1\pos(65,105)\q2}They stayed off to the side to avoid blocking the cats from padding on home.

365
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\fnGeorgia\an4\blur1\pos(65,130)\q2}Each carried some type of light in their hands.

366
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\fnGeorgia\an4\blur1\pos(65,155)\q2}As the lights illuminated their path, the cats happily continued on.

367
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\fnGeorgia\an4\blur1\pos(65,180)\q2}The procession of cats could be seen in the morning as well, but in the gentle light and the afterglow of the festival,

368
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\fnGeorgia\an4\blur1\pos(65,205)\q2}it somehow seemed different.

369
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\fnGeorgia\an4\blur1\pos(65,230)\q2}According to magic researchers, Cait Sith are considered more fairy than magical beast.

370
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\fnGeorgia\an4\blur1\pos(65,255)\q2}The procession of cats had an ethereal presence, which lent credence to the theory.

371
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\fnGeorgia\an4\blur1\pos(65,280)\q2}The cats happily strode home, with the humans watching over them.

372
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\fnGeorgia\an4\blur1\pos(65,305)\q2}The lights lined the road all the way to the city gate.

373
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:40,040
{\3c&H1E1E1E&\4c&H080720&\an2\fnGeorgia\pos(572,310)}To be
continued