1 00:00:11,139 --> 00:00:14,143 ORIGINAL WORK BY RYOKO KUI 2 00:00:14,810 --> 00:00:17,104 It all started in a small village. 3 00:00:18,397 --> 00:00:22,860 One day, a rumble in the ground caused a rift under the cemetery, 4 00:00:22,943 --> 00:00:25,696 from which a single man appeared. 5 00:00:26,321 --> 00:00:30,450 He claimed to be the king of a once prosperous kingdom. 6 00:00:31,660 --> 00:00:33,996 He states that the once glorious land 7 00:00:34,079 --> 00:00:36,957 continues to be held captive deep underground 8 00:00:37,040 --> 00:00:39,710 by the hands of a mad magician. 9 00:00:40,711 --> 00:00:42,629 To whomever defeats this magician, 10 00:00:42,713 --> 00:00:44,882 he offers everything his kingdom has. 11 00:00:45,966 --> 00:00:49,803 After he imparts these words, he turns to dust and vanishes. 12 00:00:55,225 --> 00:00:59,104 DELICIOUS IN DUNGEON 13 00:01:09,823 --> 00:01:11,325 Keep it up, everyone. 14 00:01:11,408 --> 00:01:13,243 We've only got a bit left after this dragon. 15 00:01:14,077 --> 00:01:15,245 Let's go! 16 00:01:15,954 --> 00:01:16,997 We're completely prepared. 17 00:01:17,664 --> 00:01:19,249 Nothing can get in our way. 18 00:01:24,588 --> 00:01:25,839 That's not true. 19 00:01:27,507 --> 00:01:28,592 We're hungry. 20 00:01:30,928 --> 00:01:33,347 Everyone's movements lack their usual edge. 21 00:01:34,598 --> 00:01:38,185 We lost a day roaming around due to a misprint on our map. 22 00:01:38,268 --> 00:01:41,480 We walked into a trap and lost three days' worth of food. 23 00:01:46,693 --> 00:01:50,864 It's bothersome, but we should turn back for a bit after defeating the dragon. 24 00:01:50,948 --> 00:01:52,074 Laios! 25 00:01:52,658 --> 00:01:53,825 What happened, Falin? 26 00:01:53,909 --> 00:01:56,078 Did they cast a confusion spell on you? 27 00:01:58,413 --> 00:01:59,581 Wh... 28 00:02:02,042 --> 00:02:03,126 What? 29 00:02:04,586 --> 00:02:05,587 You're kidding me. 30 00:02:06,421 --> 00:02:09,341 We're all dead? We're so deep in the dungeon. 31 00:02:10,259 --> 00:02:13,345 R-Run. 32 00:02:25,190 --> 00:02:26,233 Laios. 33 00:02:30,570 --> 00:02:31,697 You're awake. 34 00:02:32,531 --> 00:02:36,285 {\an8}It looks like a magic spell got us out of the dungeon, 35 00:02:37,077 --> 00:02:39,246 but Falin's the only one we can't find. 36 00:02:42,666 --> 00:02:44,084 She was eaten. 37 00:02:44,167 --> 00:02:45,085 What? 38 00:02:45,836 --> 00:02:48,297 Her magic didn't work from inside the dragon's stomach. 39 00:02:49,298 --> 00:02:50,757 That can't be. 40 00:02:50,841 --> 00:02:52,467 She's probably still in the dungeon. 41 00:02:53,051 --> 00:02:54,052 Let's go now to save her. 42 00:02:54,553 --> 00:02:56,054 Hold on. 43 00:02:56,930 --> 00:03:01,935 Honestly, it looks like almost everything we had was left behind in the dungeon. 44 00:03:02,728 --> 00:03:04,021 So we're basically cleaned out. 45 00:03:04,521 --> 00:03:05,355 What? 46 00:03:05,439 --> 00:03:07,232 And what's worse... 47 00:03:07,315 --> 00:03:08,358 Chilchuck? 48 00:03:08,942 --> 00:03:11,361 We just lost two of our party members. 49 00:03:11,445 --> 00:03:12,446 RESIGNATION LETTER 50 00:03:12,529 --> 00:03:13,363 What's that? 51 00:03:13,947 --> 00:03:17,451 Apparently another party's been courting them for a while now. 52 00:03:17,534 --> 00:03:18,869 What? 53 00:03:19,619 --> 00:03:21,872 Exploring dungeons costs money 54 00:03:21,955 --> 00:03:25,876 for hiring companions, buying equipment, and getting food too. 55 00:03:26,460 --> 00:03:30,338 We can sell our current equipment and secure what funds we have now 56 00:03:30,422 --> 00:03:32,716 to switch to cheaper equipment. 57 00:03:32,799 --> 00:03:37,387 As well as to pay for food, medicine, necessities, and new companions. 58 00:03:37,471 --> 00:03:39,890 - Do we have enough? - Not in the slightest. 59 00:03:40,557 --> 00:03:44,019 {\an8}My little sister will get digested while we get everything ready. 60 00:03:44,603 --> 00:03:47,356 There's that person who once revived someone from shreds, right? 61 00:03:47,439 --> 00:03:49,775 Have they ever revived someone from poop? 62 00:03:50,400 --> 00:03:52,611 Never heard of that. 63 00:03:55,864 --> 00:03:57,949 I know we're short on cash, 64 00:03:58,033 --> 00:03:59,743 but how about some food first? 65 00:03:59,826 --> 00:04:03,246 After all, our empty stomachs may have been why we failed. 66 00:04:04,122 --> 00:04:06,124 What should we eat? 67 00:04:06,208 --> 00:04:09,628 For cheap food, we could go to the bistro on the main street, 68 00:04:09,711 --> 00:04:12,047 or there's The Laughing Wolf for bigger meals. 69 00:04:12,130 --> 00:04:15,050 Oh, but that pub's hard to pass up too! 70 00:04:15,133 --> 00:04:18,178 Their soup dumplings are to die for. 71 00:04:18,261 --> 00:04:19,805 - No. - What? 72 00:04:20,389 --> 00:04:22,474 We need to get back to the dungeon. 73 00:04:22,557 --> 00:04:23,892 But as we are now... 74 00:04:24,476 --> 00:04:25,685 I have an idea. 75 00:04:26,520 --> 00:04:28,939 - You two will leave the party. - What? 76 00:04:29,022 --> 00:04:33,068 Then, we'll sell your equipment and I'll enter the dungeon alone. 77 00:04:33,151 --> 00:04:34,486 That's insane. 78 00:04:34,569 --> 00:04:35,570 Do you have a death wish? 79 00:04:35,654 --> 00:04:39,366 This way, we won't have to compromise on using quality equipment, 80 00:04:39,449 --> 00:04:42,828 and I can get to the lowest floor while avoiding monsters if I'm alone. 81 00:04:43,412 --> 00:04:44,830 It's not impossible. 82 00:04:44,913 --> 00:04:47,082 It's all my fault in the first place. 83 00:04:47,165 --> 00:04:49,876 I can't put you two in danger too. 84 00:04:52,879 --> 00:04:54,673 I'm going too, no matter what. 85 00:04:54,756 --> 00:04:56,967 I'll do anything to save Falin. 86 00:04:57,050 --> 00:04:59,177 Falin is dear to me too. 87 00:05:00,512 --> 00:05:02,764 I won't drag you down. 88 00:05:02,848 --> 00:05:05,684 You know how strong my magic is. 89 00:05:05,767 --> 00:05:08,687 Don't forget about my job, too. 90 00:05:08,770 --> 00:05:12,315 You'll need me to open doors and disable traps. 91 00:05:12,399 --> 00:05:14,067 You guys... 92 00:05:16,903 --> 00:05:20,323 You really mean to go with me, right? 93 00:05:20,407 --> 00:05:22,325 For better or for worse? 94 00:05:23,660 --> 00:05:24,911 Y-Yeah. 95 00:05:26,538 --> 00:05:29,082 We'll secure food from within the dungeon. 96 00:05:29,166 --> 00:05:30,083 - What?! - What?! 97 00:05:30,167 --> 00:05:32,878 There are more than enough monsters in the dungeon. 98 00:05:32,961 --> 00:05:36,089 That means an entire ecosystem exists inside. 99 00:05:36,715 --> 00:05:40,135 Carnivorous monsters will have herbivorous monsters to feed on, 100 00:05:40,218 --> 00:05:42,345 and the herbivorous monsters eat plants 101 00:05:42,429 --> 00:05:45,098 that find nutrients from water, sunlight, and dirt. 102 00:05:45,182 --> 00:05:49,352 In other words, humans can eat in the dungeon too. 103 00:05:52,814 --> 00:05:53,982 So, what you're saying 104 00:05:54,566 --> 00:05:55,984 is that we'll eat monsters? 105 00:05:56,568 --> 00:05:57,944 We'll eat monsters too. 106 00:05:58,028 --> 00:06:00,238 Think about our adventures until now. 107 00:06:00,322 --> 00:06:03,742 I'm sure there were a lot of tasty-looking things. 108 00:06:04,701 --> 00:06:07,120 No, there's no way I'm eating those. 109 00:06:07,204 --> 00:06:10,498 There are quite a bit of people who hunt monsters for food. 110 00:06:10,582 --> 00:06:13,793 You mean the criminals who can't come back on land? 111 00:06:13,877 --> 00:06:17,255 Even they get hospitalized all the time from food poisoning. 112 00:06:17,964 --> 00:06:20,508 You said you'd do anything to save Falin. 113 00:06:20,592 --> 00:06:22,260 I never said I'd eat monsters. 114 00:06:22,344 --> 00:06:25,347 {\an8}There's no time nor money. What other choice do we have? 115 00:06:25,430 --> 00:06:27,474 {\an8}But there's no point if we eat something weird 116 00:06:27,557 --> 00:06:29,851 {\an8}and get stopped by food poisoning. 117 00:06:30,977 --> 00:06:32,896 Run away! 118 00:06:34,189 --> 00:06:36,274 Save us! 119 00:06:38,902 --> 00:06:40,820 Looks like dungeon newbies. 120 00:06:41,738 --> 00:06:45,325 They're not cut out for this if they can't handle a monster like this. 121 00:06:45,992 --> 00:06:48,328 Hey, Laios? 122 00:06:48,912 --> 00:06:51,081 Let's make lunch out of this. 123 00:06:51,164 --> 00:06:52,958 I refuse! 124 00:06:53,041 --> 00:06:55,710 No, absolutely not! 125 00:06:56,336 --> 00:06:58,838 Isn't going straight to mushrooms a bit risky? 126 00:06:58,922 --> 00:07:03,718 The dungeon food guide says it's food suited for beginners. 127 00:07:03,802 --> 00:07:06,554 It's meaty and has a mild taste. 128 00:07:06,638 --> 00:07:09,182 - What is this book? - It looks pretty worn down. 129 00:07:10,183 --> 00:07:12,477 Let's go find more space to start a fire. 130 00:07:12,978 --> 00:07:15,021 Wish we had one or two more ingredients, though. 131 00:07:17,315 --> 00:07:20,318 Those steps are from a Huge Scorpion! 132 00:07:20,860 --> 00:07:22,737 Could it be that he... 133 00:07:22,821 --> 00:07:25,824 Despite being a dungeon, many people come and go, 134 00:07:25,907 --> 00:07:28,326 making it a bustling place for adventurers and merchants. 135 00:07:28,827 --> 00:07:30,412 {\an8}A former cemetery, 136 00:07:30,495 --> 00:07:33,498 {\an8}it was once a sacred place where villagers slept in peace. 137 00:07:33,582 --> 00:07:36,876 But once it was connected to the dungeon six years ago, 138 00:07:36,960 --> 00:07:39,963 it became the liveliest place in the village. 139 00:07:40,589 --> 00:07:44,134 They say monsters emerge from the depths of the dungeon. 140 00:07:44,217 --> 00:07:48,263 It is unclear whether a forbidden spell transformed terrestrial creatures 141 00:07:48,346 --> 00:07:51,641 or if they were summoned from the world of monsters. 142 00:07:51,725 --> 00:07:54,561 But they all have an odd appearance 143 00:07:54,644 --> 00:07:57,480 and attack humans as if they have something to protect. 144 00:07:58,231 --> 00:08:01,276 But that served as the only proof we have 145 00:08:01,359 --> 00:08:04,654 that the cursed, formerly prosperous capital truly exists. 146 00:08:06,531 --> 00:08:08,199 Don't kill it like a crayfish. 147 00:08:08,283 --> 00:08:11,745 This is how you catch it, so it's easier than a crayfish. 148 00:08:11,828 --> 00:08:12,912 Hey. 149 00:08:13,496 --> 00:08:18,209 You've been looking for a chance to eat monsters for a while, haven't you? 150 00:08:20,378 --> 00:08:23,340 But that doesn't change the fact that I want to save my sister. 151 00:08:23,965 --> 00:08:24,799 Yeah, okay. 152 00:08:24,883 --> 00:08:28,428 I've never told you this, but I love monsters. 153 00:08:28,511 --> 00:08:31,806 from their appearance and cries to their ecology. 154 00:08:31,890 --> 00:08:34,225 I soon wanted to know their taste. 155 00:08:34,309 --> 00:08:35,393 He's a psychopath. 156 00:08:40,899 --> 00:08:44,402 Shouldn't we do this where there are fewer people? 157 00:08:44,486 --> 00:08:47,697 It's hard to go back and forth for water. 158 00:08:48,782 --> 00:08:51,117 So, how do we eat these? 159 00:08:51,201 --> 00:08:53,203 Let's try an orthodox approach. 160 00:08:55,205 --> 00:08:56,456 What's wrong? 161 00:08:56,539 --> 00:08:59,959 It's easy to cut from above, but there's resistance from the side. 162 00:09:00,043 --> 00:09:02,170 When we fight against mushroom-type monsters, 163 00:09:02,253 --> 00:09:05,048 slashing diagonally or horizontally might be less effective. 164 00:09:05,632 --> 00:09:06,966 That's good to know. 165 00:09:07,050 --> 00:09:09,928 It looks like food if you slice it up. 166 00:09:10,011 --> 00:09:10,845 I don't see it. 167 00:09:13,431 --> 00:09:14,974 Hey, hold on! 168 00:09:15,058 --> 00:09:18,520 We're eating it as is? What about the venom? 169 00:09:18,603 --> 00:09:21,147 This scorpion's venom is safe to eat. 170 00:09:22,941 --> 00:09:23,775 Really? 171 00:09:23,858 --> 00:09:26,361 That's what the book said, so I want to try it. 172 00:09:27,946 --> 00:09:29,614 Blech. 173 00:09:30,740 --> 00:09:31,825 Told you. 174 00:09:31,908 --> 00:09:32,992 Hold it right there. 175 00:09:34,369 --> 00:09:36,037 Scorpion Hot Pot, eh? 176 00:09:36,121 --> 00:09:38,998 But that method leaves much to be desired. 177 00:09:39,082 --> 00:09:40,208 Who are you? 178 00:09:40,291 --> 00:09:42,669 When you eat this monster, 179 00:09:42,752 --> 00:09:47,006 you must cut off the pincers, head, and legs. 180 00:09:47,674 --> 00:09:49,509 The tail will upset your stomach. 181 00:09:49,592 --> 00:09:52,470 The book said it'd be fine. 182 00:09:52,554 --> 00:09:54,514 Or rather it just tastes bad. 183 00:09:54,597 --> 00:09:57,267 Also, cut up the body as well. 184 00:09:57,350 --> 00:10:01,521 It'll cook through more easily, and the juices create a delicious broth. 185 00:10:01,604 --> 00:10:03,523 It's easier to eat too. 186 00:10:03,606 --> 00:10:06,025 And take out the internal organs. 187 00:10:06,109 --> 00:10:08,027 They're bitter and have an awful texture. 188 00:10:08,111 --> 00:10:09,571 As for the Walking Mushroom, 189 00:10:09,654 --> 00:10:12,615 throw out the bottom and three centimeters from the surface. 190 00:10:12,699 --> 00:10:14,659 The feet are tasty, so keep those. 191 00:10:14,743 --> 00:10:16,536 The feet are tasty? 192 00:10:16,619 --> 00:10:19,748 Yeah, they have a nice, unique smell, right? 193 00:10:19,831 --> 00:10:21,416 The smell of the feet, huh? 194 00:10:21,499 --> 00:10:23,668 This pot is too small. 195 00:10:24,252 --> 00:10:25,628 Let's use mine. 196 00:10:26,629 --> 00:10:28,173 You sure are prepared. 197 00:10:28,840 --> 00:10:32,010 It feels like it's missing something. 198 00:10:37,766 --> 00:10:38,725 Here. 199 00:10:38,808 --> 00:10:40,643 Wait, there's no way I'll eat that. 200 00:10:40,727 --> 00:10:43,438 - Marcille? - Not in a million years. 201 00:10:43,521 --> 00:10:45,064 This is a cemetery, you know. 202 00:10:45,148 --> 00:10:47,066 Even if I'm okay with monsters, 203 00:10:47,150 --> 00:10:49,319 plants with roots are out of the question. 204 00:10:49,402 --> 00:10:51,780 Doesn't it look good enough with just this? 205 00:10:51,863 --> 00:10:53,990 - Marcille! - And who the hell are you? 206 00:10:54,073 --> 00:10:55,617 - Look up! - What? 207 00:11:01,623 --> 00:11:02,540 A Slime! 208 00:11:02,624 --> 00:11:05,043 Dammit, it's covering my face. 209 00:11:05,627 --> 00:11:08,046 Oh no, I can't cast any spells. 210 00:11:08,129 --> 00:11:12,050 Thinking back, my first death was to a Slime. 211 00:11:18,264 --> 00:11:20,141 - Are you okay? - Yeah. 212 00:11:20,225 --> 00:11:21,768 It got in my nose, though. 213 00:11:21,851 --> 00:11:23,186 Blow it out. 214 00:11:23,770 --> 00:11:26,397 You got rid of a Slime with just a knife? 215 00:11:26,481 --> 00:11:28,942 It's simple if you know its composition. 216 00:11:29,526 --> 00:11:31,236 They may look amorphous, 217 00:11:31,319 --> 00:11:34,030 but their composition is actually more structured than humans. 218 00:11:35,031 --> 00:11:37,909 This is the inside of a Slime. 219 00:11:37,992 --> 00:11:40,537 Compared to humans, the stomach is flipped 220 00:11:40,620 --> 00:11:44,207 and covers its internal organs and head with digestive fluids. 221 00:11:44,290 --> 00:11:48,086 It senses the breathing of its prey and springs into action. 222 00:11:48,169 --> 00:11:52,840 So you're an easier target if you shout in a loud voice. 223 00:11:52,924 --> 00:11:55,385 It's not edible like this, 224 00:11:55,468 --> 00:11:59,180 but you can add citrus juice, and wash it thoroughly in hot water. 225 00:11:59,264 --> 00:12:00,890 Then, wipe off the moisture 226 00:12:00,974 --> 00:12:04,602 or rub it in salt and dry it in the sun. 227 00:12:04,686 --> 00:12:06,604 This makes a delicious delicacy. 228 00:12:06,688 --> 00:12:10,149 If possible, it's best to let it fast for two weeks. 229 00:12:10,233 --> 00:12:12,610 Drying it takes time too. 230 00:12:12,694 --> 00:12:16,114 This is a portable Slime drying net that I made myself. 231 00:12:16,698 --> 00:12:18,116 Sandwich it like this 232 00:12:18,199 --> 00:12:20,660 and it dries as you walk around. 233 00:12:21,202 --> 00:12:23,329 It takes time until it's ready, 234 00:12:24,205 --> 00:12:25,748 but here's the final product. 235 00:12:26,499 --> 00:12:28,251 Let's add this for today. 236 00:12:28,835 --> 00:12:31,629 - But isn't it a delicacy? - It's fine. 237 00:12:32,213 --> 00:12:36,843 I've researched monster food in this dungeon for over ten years. 238 00:12:37,343 --> 00:12:41,389 Nothing makes me happier than to hear someone is interested in Monster cuisine. 239 00:12:41,472 --> 00:12:42,765 Ten years? 240 00:12:42,849 --> 00:12:45,393 Was the dungeon here that long? 241 00:12:46,060 --> 00:12:47,645 Well, sit tight. 242 00:13:06,289 --> 00:13:07,624 {\an8}It's ready. 243 00:13:07,707 --> 00:13:09,417 {\an8}HUGE SCORPION AND WALKING MUSHROOM HOT POT 244 00:13:13,129 --> 00:13:15,757 Boiled Huge Scorpions turn red, huh? 245 00:13:15,840 --> 00:13:18,217 It feels so different seeing it in person. 246 00:13:19,260 --> 00:13:21,304 It smells kind of delicious. 247 00:13:21,387 --> 00:13:24,140 The meat contracts when cooked, 248 00:13:24,223 --> 00:13:25,933 so it comes apart easily. 249 00:13:26,809 --> 00:13:27,935 You're right. 250 00:13:31,105 --> 00:13:31,939 This is delicious! 251 00:13:32,649 --> 00:13:34,067 Isn't it? 252 00:13:34,150 --> 00:13:36,444 It tastes so different based on how you cook it. 253 00:13:36,527 --> 00:13:38,488 Right? 254 00:13:38,571 --> 00:13:40,448 It's so good! I'm shocked! 255 00:13:40,531 --> 00:13:42,450 Right?! 256 00:13:45,536 --> 00:13:47,705 Give me some too. 257 00:13:49,290 --> 00:13:50,833 What is this? 258 00:13:50,917 --> 00:13:53,169 Dried Slime innards. 259 00:13:56,339 --> 00:13:57,465 It's good! 260 00:13:57,548 --> 00:14:00,593 So, this is how you eat Slimes? 261 00:14:00,677 --> 00:14:03,513 It also tastes good soaked in fruit juice. 262 00:14:03,596 --> 00:14:06,557 And these tree roots are so nice and fluffy. 263 00:14:06,641 --> 00:14:08,393 They're not technically roots. 264 00:14:08,476 --> 00:14:11,729 They're tree trunks that grow upside down in the dungeon. 265 00:14:11,813 --> 00:14:14,232 This algae is so soft and tasty. 266 00:14:14,315 --> 00:14:16,943 Does this grow in the dungeon too? 267 00:14:17,026 --> 00:14:20,363 That's just normal algae that grows in humid places. 268 00:14:20,446 --> 00:14:24,367 I can't believe all this is from the dungeon we've been walking through. 269 00:14:28,955 --> 00:14:31,249 I'm stuffed. 270 00:14:31,332 --> 00:14:32,959 We still haven't heard your name. 271 00:14:33,960 --> 00:14:35,545 My name is Senshi. 272 00:14:35,628 --> 00:14:37,964 It means "researcher" in Dwarvish. 273 00:14:38,965 --> 00:14:39,966 I'm Laios. 274 00:14:40,049 --> 00:14:42,885 That's Marcille the magic-user and Chilchuck the picklock. 275 00:14:43,469 --> 00:14:45,972 Looks like you're on a mission. 276 00:14:46,055 --> 00:14:47,515 Yes, that's right. 277 00:14:48,224 --> 00:14:51,728 {\an8}One of our companions got eaten by a monster in the lower levels. 278 00:14:52,520 --> 00:14:54,397 {\an8}We want to save her before she gets digested. 279 00:14:55,481 --> 00:14:58,276 By a monster? What kind? 280 00:14:58,359 --> 00:15:00,111 A dragon with deep-red scales. 281 00:15:00,987 --> 00:15:03,239 Deep-red scales? 282 00:15:03,781 --> 00:15:05,283 The Red Dragon? 283 00:15:05,867 --> 00:15:07,994 To maintain their large bodies, 284 00:15:08,077 --> 00:15:09,912 dragons spend most of their days sleeping. 285 00:15:09,996 --> 00:15:13,041 They also digest much more slowly than other monsters. 286 00:15:14,125 --> 00:15:15,293 I hope so. 287 00:15:15,877 --> 00:15:16,794 Please. 288 00:15:16,878 --> 00:15:19,922 Would you allow me to accompany you? 289 00:15:20,006 --> 00:15:21,799 You're more than welcome to. 290 00:15:21,883 --> 00:15:24,302 It'd be a huge help to us as well. 291 00:15:24,385 --> 00:15:26,804 Really? 292 00:15:27,513 --> 00:15:29,557 - Thank you. - Likewise. 293 00:15:29,640 --> 00:15:33,561 I've dreamt of cooking the Red Dragon for many years. 294 00:15:34,145 --> 00:15:35,605 The Red Dragon. 295 00:15:35,688 --> 00:15:39,817 Maybe I should go for the traditional steak, or perhaps a burger. 296 00:15:39,901 --> 00:15:42,070 Shabu-shabu is great too. 297 00:15:42,153 --> 00:15:45,573 No, if I have eggs, a Dragon and Egg bowl would be good. 298 00:15:49,035 --> 00:15:51,329 Is it okay to eat that? 299 00:15:52,663 --> 00:15:56,626 It was on everyone's mind, but no one said a word. 300 00:16:00,505 --> 00:16:02,090 Second basement floor. 301 00:16:02,673 --> 00:16:05,593 Unlike the cemetery on the first basement floor, 302 00:16:05,676 --> 00:16:08,596 an abnormal view spreads out before them. 303 00:16:09,180 --> 00:16:10,431 According to academics, 304 00:16:10,515 --> 00:16:15,103 this is the spire of the Golden Castle, which is located deep underground. 305 00:16:15,186 --> 00:16:17,814 I've always wondered about this, 306 00:16:17,897 --> 00:16:21,109 but how do those trees not go above ground at this height? 307 00:16:21,192 --> 00:16:23,694 Well, a curse made this dungeon. 308 00:16:25,446 --> 00:16:27,615 Marcille, are you okay? 309 00:16:27,698 --> 00:16:30,576 I tripped on a gap in the bridge. 310 00:16:30,660 --> 00:16:32,120 We've walked quite a way. 311 00:16:32,203 --> 00:16:33,704 You must be tired. 312 00:16:34,247 --> 00:16:36,791 Let's find a campsite and stop early for today. 313 00:16:38,251 --> 00:16:41,754 We spent a night in a hollow tree here before, didn't we? 314 00:16:41,838 --> 00:16:42,880 Yeah, we did. 315 00:16:43,464 --> 00:16:46,384 I burned myself trying to make pork soup. 316 00:16:47,468 --> 00:16:48,302 Soup... 317 00:16:48,386 --> 00:16:50,012 Are you hungry? 318 00:16:50,096 --> 00:16:53,141 I have some scorpion broth from lunch today. 319 00:16:53,224 --> 00:16:54,392 I don't want it. 320 00:16:54,475 --> 00:16:56,060 Well, then. 321 00:16:56,144 --> 00:16:58,146 Let's go hunt a monster for dinner. 322 00:16:58,229 --> 00:17:00,148 Jeez. 323 00:17:00,815 --> 00:17:03,276 - What're you in the mood for? - What? 324 00:17:03,359 --> 00:17:06,404 I'll do my best to match your request. 325 00:17:06,487 --> 00:17:08,281 You say that, but... 326 00:17:10,533 --> 00:17:12,326 We're eating monsters, right? 327 00:17:13,661 --> 00:17:17,290 Ugh, I'm fine with anything as long as it's edible. 328 00:17:17,874 --> 00:17:20,168 What kind of monsters live around here? 329 00:17:20,835 --> 00:17:22,170 Let's see... 330 00:17:22,753 --> 00:17:24,672 Big Bats and Giant Rats. 331 00:17:24,755 --> 00:17:26,799 I don't want anything unsanitary. 332 00:17:26,883 --> 00:17:27,800 Forest Goblins. 333 00:17:27,884 --> 00:17:29,427 Demi-humans are a no-go. 334 00:17:29,510 --> 00:17:30,553 Living Armor. 335 00:17:30,636 --> 00:17:32,597 Metal? 336 00:17:32,680 --> 00:17:36,434 Isn't there anything more normal, like birds or tree fruits? 337 00:17:36,517 --> 00:17:38,060 There's always that one person 338 00:17:38,144 --> 00:17:42,106 who shoots down every idea after agreeing to eat anything. 339 00:17:42,190 --> 00:17:44,442 I don't think I'm asking for much. 340 00:17:45,109 --> 00:17:47,695 There are normal monsters, but those don't attack humans, 341 00:17:47,778 --> 00:17:49,447 so they'll require more preparation. 342 00:17:50,114 --> 00:17:53,159 There's no such thing as a free lunch. 343 00:17:53,242 --> 00:17:55,203 Sorry, that's true. 344 00:17:55,286 --> 00:17:56,329 But you know, 345 00:17:56,412 --> 00:17:59,790 we might run into a monster holding a flesh-eating lunch. 346 00:17:59,874 --> 00:18:02,210 Let's try to enjoy this! 347 00:18:02,293 --> 00:18:04,587 Not very optimistic about this. 348 00:18:04,670 --> 00:18:08,591 Well, there are lots of fruits during this season. 349 00:18:09,175 --> 00:18:10,593 Really? 350 00:18:11,552 --> 00:18:12,595 Yeah. 351 00:18:15,681 --> 00:18:18,601 See? I knew it'd be tree fruit from Man-eating Plants. 352 00:18:18,684 --> 00:18:20,645 Marcille, that's incorrect. 353 00:18:20,728 --> 00:18:22,605 Man-eating Plants are just the common name. 354 00:18:22,688 --> 00:18:26,108 That flower, for example, is a Baraselia. 355 00:18:26,776 --> 00:18:28,611 It mainly grows on monster trails 356 00:18:28,694 --> 00:18:30,738 shooting out a mucus reminiscent of spider webs. 357 00:18:30,821 --> 00:18:33,366 When a creature touches the mucus, it reflexively pulls them in. 358 00:18:35,451 --> 00:18:37,870 It wraps around things that move, but it doesn't digest them. 359 00:18:38,412 --> 00:18:40,831 It makes them into compost. 360 00:18:40,915 --> 00:18:43,876 But it sometimes uses humans for nutrients, right? 361 00:18:43,960 --> 00:18:46,587 The vegetables you usually eat 362 00:18:46,671 --> 00:18:50,258 can be traced back to dead remains and animal dung. 363 00:18:50,341 --> 00:18:52,885 I can't fault that logic, but... 364 00:18:52,969 --> 00:18:54,262 {\an8}It's fine. 365 00:18:54,345 --> 00:18:56,097 {\an8}It's still only the second basement floor. 366 00:18:56,180 --> 00:18:59,809 {\an8}Someone would notice if a corpse rolled by here. 367 00:18:59,892 --> 00:19:03,354 {\an8}They have people to retrieve corpses, 368 00:19:03,437 --> 00:19:06,357 {\an8}and no one would get eaten by a monster in a place like this. 369 00:19:06,899 --> 00:19:08,526 You think so? 370 00:19:08,609 --> 00:19:10,861 I don't think we can pluck them in secret. 371 00:19:11,946 --> 00:19:13,781 We'll have to fight. 372 00:19:15,366 --> 00:19:16,742 Move over. 373 00:19:17,743 --> 00:19:20,079 I'll get rid of them in one shot. 374 00:19:21,205 --> 00:19:23,582 Sperae Yeptum Rufermus. 375 00:19:24,125 --> 00:19:26,544 Alamandras Proju. 376 00:19:26,627 --> 00:19:28,671 Nexant Aslam. 377 00:19:28,754 --> 00:19:30,298 Stop, you moron! 378 00:19:30,381 --> 00:19:31,966 {\an8}Why? 379 00:19:36,178 --> 00:19:38,848 Do you want the fruit to get hit by your magic too? 380 00:19:38,931 --> 00:19:42,351 Only take as much as you'll eat. This rule is absolute. 381 00:19:42,435 --> 00:19:44,729 This isn't the time for that! 382 00:19:45,313 --> 00:19:47,606 No, let go of me! 383 00:19:52,945 --> 00:19:54,822 They can't digest people? 384 00:19:54,905 --> 00:19:56,741 But they're totally eating them! 385 00:19:56,824 --> 00:19:59,827 What? Some of them can digest things, though. 386 00:19:59,910 --> 00:20:01,370 Depends on the plant type. 387 00:20:01,954 --> 00:20:04,081 The one that has a hold of you 388 00:20:04,165 --> 00:20:06,375 is a parasite type that plants seeds inside your skin. 389 00:20:06,459 --> 00:20:08,252 That's the worst kind! 390 00:20:09,337 --> 00:20:10,880 Try to stay still, Marcille. 391 00:20:11,964 --> 00:20:14,967 Plant-based monsters basically have several limbs. 392 00:20:15,051 --> 00:20:17,261 It'll take forever to fight them one at a time. 393 00:20:17,762 --> 00:20:19,680 For swords, there's only one sure-fire spot. 394 00:20:20,473 --> 00:20:21,640 The root. 395 00:20:25,478 --> 00:20:27,021 Ouch... 396 00:20:27,646 --> 00:20:28,856 Are you okay? 397 00:20:28,939 --> 00:20:31,025 Yeah, thanks Laios. 398 00:20:31,776 --> 00:20:33,402 - How was it? - What? 399 00:20:34,070 --> 00:20:37,323 This is Shadowtail, a plant-based parasite that buries seeds 400 00:20:37,406 --> 00:20:38,908 inside the skin of living creatures. 401 00:20:38,991 --> 00:20:43,037 Unlike the Baraselia, which is strong enough to break bones, 402 00:20:43,120 --> 00:20:45,998 the Shadowtail needs to capture its prey without killing them. 403 00:20:46,499 --> 00:20:48,417 It uses a delicate balance, 404 00:20:48,501 --> 00:20:52,421 immobilizing its prey without making it uncomfortable. 405 00:20:52,505 --> 00:20:55,925 I feel like it'd feel really good. How did you feel? 406 00:20:58,511 --> 00:21:00,054 I made her mad again. 407 00:21:00,137 --> 00:21:02,932 Even I thought you were a bit much. 408 00:21:14,151 --> 00:21:16,070 First, steam it lightly. 409 00:21:16,779 --> 00:21:19,073 Cut around the stem in a circle. 410 00:21:19,782 --> 00:21:23,411 Twist it a bit and pull to get the seeds out. 411 00:21:23,911 --> 00:21:25,830 - Wow. - Peel the skin off, 412 00:21:25,913 --> 00:21:28,332 beat the skin to make it soft, 413 00:21:29,333 --> 00:21:31,085 and cover the pan with it. 414 00:21:31,669 --> 00:21:36,424 Grind up the unripe fruit, adding Slime and some scorpion broth, 415 00:21:36,507 --> 00:21:38,592 mixing until it thickens. 416 00:21:38,676 --> 00:21:41,804 Once it gets smooth, add the rest of the scorpion broth 417 00:21:41,887 --> 00:21:44,515 and chunks of tree fruit. 418 00:21:44,598 --> 00:21:47,601 Mix it a bit and pour it into the frying pan. 419 00:21:47,685 --> 00:21:49,478 Cook it a bit. 420 00:21:49,562 --> 00:21:51,856 I want to see if we can grow it on the surface. 421 00:21:51,939 --> 00:21:53,357 Of course, we can't. 422 00:21:53,441 --> 00:21:54,942 No! 423 00:21:55,985 --> 00:21:59,864 When it starts bubbling, add the rest of the fruit. 424 00:22:01,532 --> 00:22:02,366 All right. 425 00:22:03,033 --> 00:22:04,243 It's done. 426 00:22:04,326 --> 00:22:06,370 MAN-EATING PLANTS FRUIT TART 427 00:22:06,454 --> 00:22:07,788 A tart? 428 00:22:07,872 --> 00:22:09,373 At least, it looks like it. 429 00:22:09,957 --> 00:22:12,418 The crust is just a non-stick coating. You can leave it. 430 00:22:13,627 --> 00:22:16,589 It's salt-flavored. That's not what I expected. 431 00:22:16,672 --> 00:22:18,132 Yeah, it's good. 432 00:22:18,757 --> 00:22:22,094 Try it, Marcille. You'll probably like it. 433 00:22:22,887 --> 00:22:25,806 None of the plants that ate people are in it, right? 434 00:22:26,390 --> 00:22:30,227 No, if we used the gelatin from those plants, 435 00:22:30,311 --> 00:22:32,855 it would've turned out even better. 436 00:22:32,938 --> 00:22:34,899 The Slime didn't solidify well. 437 00:22:41,405 --> 00:22:43,407 This is delicious. 438 00:22:43,490 --> 00:22:46,243 The compost-type plants' fruit is fresh and sweet. 439 00:22:46,327 --> 00:22:48,412 The digestion-type plants' is more compact and rich. 440 00:22:48,996 --> 00:22:50,873 But I wonder if that's okay. 441 00:22:50,956 --> 00:22:53,918 Doesn't that mean they get eaten by other animals? 442 00:22:54,001 --> 00:22:56,837 All this fruit they make gets taken away. 443 00:22:57,504 --> 00:22:59,590 That's how a carnivorous plant works. 444 00:22:59,673 --> 00:23:02,593 They use them to capture prey for nourishment. 445 00:23:02,676 --> 00:23:03,802 Oh, I see. 446 00:23:04,887 --> 00:23:07,556 I wonder if this sweetness is one of their tricks then. 447 00:23:08,140 --> 00:23:09,642 Now I get it. 448 00:23:12,019 --> 00:23:15,147 I'm so happy you're getting interested. 449 00:23:15,231 --> 00:23:16,315 Stop that! 450 00:23:24,156 --> 00:23:26,533 What'll we do with that corpse? 451 00:23:26,617 --> 00:23:28,827 We don't have time to go back to town. 452 00:23:29,411 --> 00:23:31,580 Want me to revive it with magic? 453 00:23:32,081 --> 00:23:34,792 No, there's a chance it won't work. 454 00:23:35,376 --> 00:23:39,129 Maybe someone will take it if we leave it in the open. 455 00:23:39,213 --> 00:23:40,339 Yeah. 456 00:23:41,298 --> 00:23:43,217 Let's make it visible. 457 00:23:45,052 --> 00:23:47,346 I've seen this at execution sites. 458 00:23:50,849 --> 00:23:53,686 Marcille had a nightmare that night. 459 00:23:55,354 --> 00:23:56,772 Dungeon food. 460 00:23:56,855 --> 00:23:58,691 Eat or be eaten. 461 00:23:59,692 --> 00:24:01,527 There is no hierarchy. 462 00:24:01,610 --> 00:24:04,947 Eating is a privilege for those who live. 463 00:24:05,823 --> 00:24:07,116 Dungeon food. 464 00:24:07,199 --> 00:24:09,618 Oh, dungeon food. 465 00:25:33,744 --> 00:25:38,040 DELICIOUS IN DUNGEON 466 00:25:38,123 --> 00:25:42,127 {\an8}Subtitle translation by: Chul Kim