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Regarding the request for capturing a thunder dragon, that's been retracted.

He said that chicken is actually "much tastier,"

and that he'll never forget about you until he forgets...

So that's the message from Thousand Tricks?

Will his mockery never end?!

Arnold, please calm down!

This is playing right into his hands.

Yeah.

A silly provocation.

Anything else?

Well, um...

What?

Regarding his impression of you, Arnold...

I'm so sorry! It's nothing!

What?!

Say it.

H-He said you like... big boobs...

Am I hearing this right?

Say it again.

"Arnold Hail is a level 7 big boob lover!"

What?

Did you hear that?

So he's just a perv?

Well, he looks the part.

We are now in the golden age of big boob lovers!

Among the countless big boob lovers in the capital of Zebrudia,

there is one big boob lover who stands out amongst all others!

His name is the Dragon Slayer Crashing Thunder Arnold Hail!

Everyone's talking smack about the Falling Fog now!

Will the time when they can restore their honor ever come?

This way, Lady Éclair.

Wow, so this is your clan house, Ark?

I suppose it's somewhat spacious.

Well, no. I don't own this place.

Episode 12

If Possible, I'd Like to Get It

"If Possible, I'd Like to Get It."

Let This Grieving Soul Retire

Thousand Tricks is impossible to read.

Once that gravity magic wore off,

we were essentially unscathed.

He continues to provoke and incite us.

And to top it off, he wants us to fight against his clan's strongest parties?

What the hell is his objective?!

I don't know.

I've never met a hunter like that before.

I'm back.

Oh. Welcome back.

So, how'd it go?

Well...

Huh?

We don't get into meaningless fights.

What?!

Obsidian Cross

I'm guessing Krai tricked you into this?

Here.

I'll buy you a drink.

Are you kidding me, honestly?

Starlight

Why would we ever fight for the sake of some weakling human? Honestly!

Um...

We do not serve that man.

We will not be a stepping stone.

Huh? What are you talking about?

Isn't it obvious?

Ark Brave

Are you stupid?

You shouldn't take his words at face value.

Are you dumb?

I got basically the same answer from each of them.

What the hell is wrong with him?

He's their clan master,

and that's how they see him?

Arnold, let's take a step back for now.

What?

Seems there's a big auction coming up soon.

We could get our hands on some new gear

and maybe even sell that thing we have,

the one they refused to appraise back in the Land of Fog...

You mean that strange relic?

Well, maybe we can at least get some drinking money out of it.

Thousand Tricks...

Just this once, I'll leave it be.

Just this once!

This relic... Miss, did you find it?

Yes!

Master told me there was one over at the Alleyne Pillars Ruins.

Huh?

That's a level 1 vault, you know.

Those rarely have any relics.

Well, Tino did try her best.

Unfortunately, this is an extraneous relic.

A different type than the ones usually found in vaults.

It's probably something from a highly advanced magic civilization.

So, what's it do?

You fool!

If one could tell without activating it, appraisers would be doomed!

Sorry, Miss, but I'm going to have to keep this for now.

With the auction coming up, I'm drowning in appraisal requests.

Thank you.

So, can I finally see 'em?

The relics that will go up for auction are in the back, right?

You brat...

So that's why you're here.

My admission ticket.

Huh?

I don't have time for this!

Have a quick look and get outta here!

I got it.

Why don't you just chat with Tino?

Sheesh.

Miss, are the hunts going well?

Yes, they're going well.

I'm glad to hear it.

Looking at you reminds me of my own granddaughter.

Always remember to take good care of your health.

Yes, sir!

Steps is a big clan.

If anything goes wrong, ask your clanmates for help.

And Krai... Well, depending on the situation, he may be useful.

Say what you will, but he's raised

his level more than anyone else in the last few years.

Yes!

Master is an amazing person.

He's strict, but he's amazing.

He's got a lot of debt, but he's amazing.

Compared to him, I'm really nothing at all.

Good grief...

Hey, boy!

What the hell are you teaching this girl?!

Hey. Hey!

Are you listening?!

A mask?

Could it possibly be...

A Reversible Face?

The design does look a little different,

but this has to be one.

I used to love using these.

Just put it on, and you've got a different face!

It's creepy!

Liz broke the previous one...

But if I had this, I could freely walk outside without bodyguards again.

I won't be bothered by Arnold.

I could go to all the dessert shops that I want!

I want this.

I want it so much!

Hey. Hey!

You're still not done, boy?

I've got work to do.

I'd like to talk to this item's owner and negotiate with them directly.

Will you contact them for me?

What?!

It's not appraised yet...

That's creepy.

Master, what are you going to do about the money?

I finally found it.

I can't let that relic slip away from me.

I'm sure I can get it cheaper than at the auction.

A relic like that could be used for criminal purposes,

so they don't often appear in stores.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

I'm so lucky!

Sitri said that she has so many expenses from her research these days

that she hardly has any money on hand.

Really?

Yes.

And she's given the valuable magic-recovery potions she had mass-produced to the mages.

Urgh... honestly.

Here.

One more to reinvigorate your tired body.

They must have been the ones she used for recharging the relics.

W-Well, I'm sure it'll be fine.

It'll work out. It's gotta work out.

Yes, yes!

If that armband we handed in to be appraised turns out to be highly valuable,

that would solve your money problems.

Well, that's true.

But if the relic is that rare, I'd rather keep it for myself.

On the other hand...

Cough it up!

If I ask Liz, she'll collect money by force.

It would be great to have another option besides Sitri for a quick loan.

Huh?

An aristocrat's crest?

That's the House of the Earl of Gladis, right?

He famously hates the hunters,

so I wonder what he's doing here at Steps?

Lady Éclair.

I apologize for being unable to entertain you properly.

Do not worry.

I simply wished to see where you usually spend your days.

I dislike the vulgarity of most hunters, but you're different.

You're much more refined.

I look forward to studying the blade with you again.

Certainly. It would be my honor.

Hmm?

The hell are you looking at?

Get lost.

Y-You think you can talk to Master like th—

Hello, Krai.

Allow me to introduce the daughter of the Earl of Gladis, Lady Éclair.

This is our clan master, Krai Andrey.

A pleasure.

So you're Thousand Tricks?

I've heard much about you from my father.

You appear to be as exceptionally weak as I've been told.

I find it completely unbelievable that someone like you

could have a higher level than Ark Rodin.

The Explorers' Association must truly have fallen.

Perhaps you bought your level with coin?

Your poor upbringing is clearly apparent, you ill-mannered lout. Have some sense of shame!

You... Why do you remain silent, even after I've berated you so?

Have you no pride?!

I wasn't raised well, and I am ill-mannered,

so I try to keep my mouth shut as much as possible.

Huh?

Oh, uh... Huh... I see.

Th-That's a good way to be.

My lady, it is time to go.

O-Oh. Yes, I see.

Well then, Ark.

Let us meet again!

Indeed.

I'm sorry to have sprung that on you.

She wanted to bring me back by carriage, and I couldn't refuse.

That doesn't matter at all.

You returned at the perfect time.

Ark... do you have any money?

Not for you.

Let me guess: you laid eyes on a new relic?

It's almost auction season, after all.

This is different, Ark!

It's a dangerous relic.

I really want it.

Nothing is different at all.

How much do you need?

Whatever you have.

Why do you need that relic? What can it do?

That, I can't tell you.

Then it's no deal.

I see.

Hey, Sven!

Could you lend me some money?

Or Marietta or Lyle?

Oh, Thalia is an alchemist, right?

Krai really is an amusing guy!

Hey, have you heard?

It seems like Thousand Tricks asked Ark Rodin to lend him money.

Sounds like there's a relic he can't live without.

How much could it cost?

I'd love to see it.

Thousand Tricks'...

...treasure...

...an unbelievable...

...find!

A legendary...

...all-powerful relic!

I'm really sorry, Sitri.

We just talked about how I'd repay you the other day...

but I'm already asking for another favor.

Even to bargain with the relic's owner for me...

Don't worry about it.

I mean, it's you and me.

My research will be delayed a bit,

but I've sold some of my surplus materials, so I have some cash on hand.

You want to have this relic at any cost, right?

Yeah, basically.

If it's not enough, I'll talk to the bank about getting a loan.

You really want this relic, don't you?

Uh, well. Yes.

We can worry about me later.

I'll make do until then.

After all, it's for a relic you desperately desire.

Well, if it comes down to it, we'll just deal with the relic's owner directly.

I'm good at negotiations.

Y-Yeah.

It has a bit of a disturbing appearance, so I don't think it'll fetch a high price.

I hope the relic's owner will let us have it for 30 million and call it a day.

Welcome.

Thank you so much for agreeing to negotiate with us today, Arnold.

I'll just say this.

That mask is a rare item we brought all the way from the Land of Fog.

As you can imagine, it was quite difficult.

We won't sell it for cheap.

I am well aware.

But I also hear it's creepy and unsightly.

And it's not like Krai wants to have it at any cost.

Well, it's not like we're desperate to sell, either!

If you're trying to take advantage of us,

we're fine with putting it up at the auction.

I don't mean to be blunt,

but the nobility won't be interested in such an unattractive item.

I'm afraid you aren't likely to get a good price for it.

This isn't a fair negotiation.

We don't know what that mask can do.

But you two must have some idea, which is why you want it.

Without knowing that, we cannot name a price.

Instead of selling it on the cheap like a total fool,

I'd rather destroy it.

Answer me, Thousand Tricks.

What does the mask do?

That I cannot say.

But if my predictions are right, that relic is a bit dangerous.

Even in this country, there are laws that restrict its use. It's best to get rid of it.

Then why do you want it?

Well, that's because... well...

He is utterly unprepared for this negotiation.

He thinks I'll just let it go now?

Did he really believe he could convince me like that?

Wait!

Is it a trap?!

Could it be that his actual aim is to make us keep the mask?

Let's say that mask is actually dangerous.

Knowing that,

Thousand Tricks secretly tried to acquire it before it went up for auction.

But when he realized that we owned it,

he instantly changed his strategy.

By goading us so blatantly to get rid of it,

he's trying to manipulate me into holding on to it...

10 million gil.

A-Are you sure, Arnold?

Yes. According to him, this relic is a bit dangerous.

Do you have any objections, Thousand Tricks?

Uh, no. None at all.

I have no idea how dangerous this relic actually is,

but we can't use it either way.

Dancing to his tune and holding on to it would be the worst move.

In which case, naming a high price that he can't refuse is the best course of action.

You thought you fooled us,

but too bad, Thousand Tricks.

Your pathetic face says it all:

I'm the winner here!

You think it's okay for us to get it this cheap?

Why not?

They made the offer, after all.

All right, then.

The deal is 10 million gil for the relic.

We'll pay in cash right no—

Stop right there!

Stop right there?!

I'll give you double!

Please sell it to me!

I'll give you 20.5 million!

20.8 million!

In that case, 30 million!

30.2 million here!

30.5 million!

100 million gil.

I, Éclair Gladis, will buy this all-powerful relic.

Any complaints?

And this is why I hate the nobility.

Why?

How did this happen?

Rumors began to spread saying you asked

Ark and the others for a loan.

And that it was to purchase a unique, all-powerful relic.

So it's going on auction after all?

That's right.

The local authorities deemed a direct sale logistically unfeasible.

The hubbub caught the eye of aristocrats and merchants,

so they will be in the running as well.

Apparently, it's guaranteed to sell for over 100 million.

Right?

I knew it.

It cannot be appraised!

The risk factor of using it is S!

Tens or hundreds of millions for this frightening mask of dubious use?!

Why did you let rumors lead you astray?

There's no relic that can make you all-powerful!

Who even started saying this relic was all-powerful?

The only use for it is to go to dessert shops without anyone knowing...

So what will you do now?

What do you mean?

Okay, fine.

I can't go taking on more debt.

That's right.

At any rate, you need to hold off on buying more relics and such.

Krai, I got the money!

Let's give them a proper fight.

I kept it a secret from my big sister,

but I've been saving up funds for our wedding, Krai.

It's 800 million gil.

800 million?!

The money was always for Krai, anyway.

So I was thinking we could use it a bit earlier...

Enough is enough!

Virtually all party breakups are due to financial or romantic quarrels!

Not to mention, your enabling him is why Krai is so undisciplined.

Undisciplined or whatever else he may be,

I'll take him in, so no need to worry.

That's not what this is about!

I'm saying, please do not allow our clan master to go further into debt!

Even Krai has to think about his standing!

And this is why I hate the nobility and merchants!

Your preferences aren't what matters here!

I don't like all this strife.

It should all be love and peace.

Krai, do you want to go scout out that rich girl?

Maybe we can win her over if we figure out why she wants the relic herself.

Oh, sure.

Let's do that.

I'm done.

You have quite the nerve to show up here so brazenly, Thousand Tricks!

I see that your courage could even rival Ark's.

No, no. The only place where I exceed Ark is in level.

There is talk of Ark and myself being rivals,

but it's not like that at all.

We're on completely different playing fields.

He's just a friend to me.

A friend.

What?

Don't be so humble.

Well, I guess the treasure vaults we complete are always higher than his.

But I think Ark still wins.

Krai, whose side are you on?

I mean, I'm on your side.

I understand what you two came here to say.

You came here to mock Ark!

You scrounged together all those relics,

then used their power to achieve your level 8!

Your strength is false— nothing but borrowed power!

I swear, I will definitely give that all-powerful relic to Ark!

Your days at the top are numbered!

That wouldn't help.

Huh?

Speaking as his friend, Ark won't be happy to get such a thing.

One relic alone wont make you the best.

The strong are strong with or without relics.

And the weak are weak.

That's right.

Even without relics, Ark is strong.

And even with relics, I'm weak.

Shut up!

Shut up, shut up!

You're an idiot! A total idiot!

You think I'm going to let us lose to you?

I'm going to get that relic for sure!

We have readied 200 million.

You have 100 million...

Even the daughter of the House of Gladis must have some limit on her spending.

It would be wise to give up.

This is our absolute limit.

If you're prepared to spend more than that,

we will admit defeat.

You are competing against Thousand Tricks.

Yet for us to back down now would be a stain on the name of the House of Gladis.

Our ancestors would never forgive us.

Montaure, how much can we use?

We can spend 500 million from this house's savings.

Another 500 million could be loaned from the Welz Trading Company.

We'd incur quite a lot of interest, but we could procure even more.

Father, please wait!

That woman has an absolute upper limit of 200 million.

If we can put up a little more than 200 million, I can win.

Nobody would honestly reveal their hand to a competitor.

You're going up against Thousand Tricks and his ilk.

It's doubtful even 1 billion would be enough.

Make no mistake.

This is only a loan.

I will not tolerate frivolous spending.

Yes, sir.

Éclair, you had better win this.

That is an order.

The House of Gladis has no use for losers.

Bear full responsibility for this and go win!

Yes, sir!

Man, this has gotten so weird.

An auction isn't a war.

It's a joyous festival.

Which is why, once it ends, we need to throw a party.

On Ark's tab!

Zebrudia Auction!

The total debt is in the billions!

By: The Grieving Heroines?

We're facing the auction of chaos!

It rains, it floods. Anyway, it's a mission!

Zebrudia Auction!

Zebrudia Auction!

From one to the next...

They're put up for sale!

The very, very enticing...

Collection!

Next time!

On Let This Grieving Soul...

...Retire!

Now this is what I call...

Episode 13

I Want to Win the Bid No Matter What

...the Kraimax!

Ew.

"I Want to Win the Bid No Matter What"!