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No way! Impossible!

That's a Quadscythe Mantis!

The drying trail

And the mystifying sky

Come together as a guide

At the hour of death

The fate reeled in by hand

Is a haze of countless lies

Abruptly there come whispers

The falsehoods of sinners

What are they asking?

Where is the trust?

Worlds connected

By tears that flow

The sound of solitude

Was supposed to change

If we joined hands

Now it fights incessantly

To reach for you

The beat simply dances

Do not resist

Life has already

Slipped right through

These hands that snatched the shell

A SMALL WISH EPISODE 5

This doesn't make any sense!

It was supposed to have been exterminated 10 years ago!

Oh man! We are so screwed!

Miya! Hit it with some magic!

O-okay, I'll try!

Please help us out! We just need to throw it off balance, then we can all make a run for it!

Well, since you're planning to run away,

then you won't mind if we hunt it for ourselves?

I bet that bugger packs a decent wallop.

It looks to be around level 500.

Wh-what are you talking about?

Fighting that thing is a death sentence! We have to hurry back to town and let the guild know!

We'll be just fine.

Uh-oh, here it comes!

Let's do it.

It's time to squash this bug.

Jolly good! Then I'll take the first crack at it!

Hey! That's not fair!

Blimey, it took the brunt of my blows without a scratch.

Those are some bally good scythes it has!

You're just a sore loser.

Let's see how it fairs against this.

Release.

Fire Arrow!

Crap, it really is hopeless!

Miya! Back them up with a spell!

Miya?

Did you see what he just did, Big Bro?!

Huh?

He cast a combat-class spell with no incantation!

It's totally crazy! How are you guys not floored by that?!

Uh, I don't really get it, but they need our help right now!

Don't get your kickers in a twist!

Just watch and learn. I'll teach you lot how a proper knight wields their weapons on the battlefield.

Defending with a shield and attacking with a sword.

While that's not the wrong approach, it's not the best one, either.

Lesson one:

All it takes is a well-timed counter to turn your shield into a mighty weapon!

Lesson two:

Strike with your sword when you catch your opponent on the hop!

Battles are all about creativity and skill.

Amazing.

Hot damn. This guy is way more than just an attention hog...

All right. It's my turn now.

Release. Fire Arrow!

I took total control of the arrows this time.

You can't just swat them away like before!

He can control 30 arrows at one time?! That's unreal!

Assemble! And incinerate!

I suppose it's time to end this.

Wow, it actually chose to flee instead of fight. It's smarter than I gave it credit for.

But even so...

Release. Fire Wall!

And now he's casting tactical-class spells with no incantation?!

No way! This can't be real! I'm beyond blown away!

Calm down, Miya. No way! This can't be real! I'm beyond blown away!

I just saw a human do something that even elves struggle to pull off! This is going down in the history books! Calm down, Miya.

I just saw a human do something that even elves struggle to pull off! This is going down in the history books!

I've never seen Miya wig out like this before... I just saw a human do something that even elves struggle to pull off! This is going down in the history books!

I just saw a human do something that even elves struggle to pull off! This is going down in the history books!

Nowhere to run now, you bugger.

Nemumu!

I'm all over it!

Whoa! She flew!

Be grateful you got to serve as a stepping stone for Lord Dark...

AND DIE!

Tut-tut-tut.

Dammit, Gold! I was just following Lord Dark's orders!

Don't, "tut-tut-tut" me! You fathead!

Now, see here, m'girl.

You made a right mess of all the useful parts.

How're we supposed to sell any of it now?

Talk about a massive cockup.

Holy cow.

Oh god! How am I ever going to make up for this?! Holy cow.

Oh god! How am I ever going to make up for this?!

I can't believe the three of them actually beat a Quadscythe Mantis... Oh god! How am I ever going to make up for this?!

I can't believe the three of them actually beat a Quadscythe Mantis...

You're telling me. Who are these people?!

Lord Dark! Please accept my utmost apologies!

It's okay.

I found it, yo!

We hit the magic gem jackpot!

You should thank your lucky stars that it didn't end up in a million pieces, wot!

It all worked out.

Now we can turn in that magic gem to rank up.

Excuse me.

Yes?

I just have to know, are you guys from a famous party of adventurers or what?

If you need that to rank up, then... are you B-rank? A-Rank?

Or maybe even S-Rank?!

Nope. We're all F-Ranks who just got our start.

HUH?!

They're F-Rank newbies? Who beat a Quadscythe Mantis?

Magic power! Flow before me and be bound into a shape that is round!

Water Ball!

Here. Please use this to wash your hands.

My armor is still as pristine and radiant as ever,

but milord's muddy hands could certainly use a good cleaning!

Thank you.

I would feel bad hogging this to myself. Please join me.

No, we couldn't-

Sweet! Don't mind if I do! No, we couldn't-

Sweet! Don't mind if I do!

Jeez, Gimra.

I really appreciate it. Using up precious mana just to provide us with water...

It's okay, we owe you far more for saving our lives!

Thank you so much.

Thanks, yo!

Hey, Big Bro?

Right.

We're going to make camp for the night around here soon. Would you guys care to join us?

We don't have much beyond a tent and some simple food, though.

That's okay. We don't want to be any more of a burden to you.

But the sun will set soon. It's dangerous to wander at night.

Plus...

my sister here is just itching to talk with you about magic.

Okay, the food's ready.

Time to dig in!

Oh, wow! So both of your parents are mages too, Mister Dark?

That explains why you have such a talent for it!

Well, you seem to be quite good at magic yourself, Miya.

Gosh, no! Far from it!

I can't even cast voiceless spells, much less use tactical-class ones.

I'm still confused, is that supposed to be impressive?

Big Bro!

Yes?

Impressive hardly begins to describes it!

Listen up! There are three classes of spells in magic!

Uh-huh...

Combat-class spells such as Fire Arrow and Ice Sword are designed for use against a single target.

While tactical-class spells such as that Fire Wall from earlier are designed to effect a much wider area.

Finally, strategical-class spells are ones powerful enough to have a global impact,

like tsunamis, earthquakes, and meteorites.

But it takes a whole group of mages compiling mana and reciting an incantation to pull those off!

For dragonutes, elves, dark elves, and demonkin, casting advanced spells is easy.

But not humans.

And yet...

Mr. Dark here cast one without so much as saying the incantation!

That's unheard of for a human! This guy is legendary! An epic in the making!

Indeed. You're spot on, m'girl.

You really know your stuff.

Okay, Miya. Settle down, would you?

Oh, I'm sorry.

I don't really understand this magic stuff.

But it's easy to tell that Mr. Dark here is a kind-hearted gentleman.

Anyways, Miya,

you're good enough to get a referral to the Duchy's Academy of Magecraft.

I'm sure the day will come when you're casting tactical-class spells yourself!

Cut it out, Big Bro! You'll mess up my hair.

Oops, sorry.

The Duchy?

Are you talking about the nation that was mutually created by all the races? The Principality of the Nine?

Yes.

Your sister must be a bally good mage to get invited to the world's most prestigious academy for magecraft.

Well, sadly, we lost both of our parents to an epidemic.

So, she never got to go...

That's why Miya and I formed this adventurer party with our childhood friends, Gimra and Wordy,

to make what we need to get by.

I'm sorry to hear that.

But right now, my goal is to earn enough money from exploring the dungeon

to send Miya to the Duchy's Academy of Magecraft!

Hey, that's not fair, dude!

You know it's our goal, too!

I'm happy just being together with you guys.

So please, don't do anything crazy, okay?

Of course. I'll be careful.

Ain't nothing to worry about! Cuz we've got his back!

C'mon, Big Bro. I told you to leave my hair alone.

My man just can't help himself.

Sorry, force of habit.

It will all work out.

Huh?

I know that you'll succeed in your endeavors.

Especially since it's clear just how talented Miya is.

Thank you!

I'm happy to hear that, even if you're just being polite.

No, I really mean it.

You heard him.

Shucks.

Thank you.

By the way, what made you guys want to become adventurers?

Well, to be honest, my parents were killed in a house fire...

It left Lord Dark with horrible burns, so we're on a journey to find a potion that can heal him.

The two of us were greatly indebted to his parents, you see.

And that's why we're all traveling together.

Oh, that's rough.

Yo, yo, yo! I've just gotta know!

Are Nemumu and Gold an item or what?!

Gimra! Learn to keep your mouth shut!

Absolutely not! I would never date this gilded bozo!

Blimey. We agree on that point.

Because I'm only interested in mature women with looks stunning enough to compliment my golden aura!

Nemumu, baby. You wanna hook up with me?

My heart belongs exclusively to Lord Dark.

Oh, bollocks. Milord is wasted on a ninny like you.

Shut up, you glittering goofus!

Smooth work as usual, Mr. Kyto.

Cut your bullshit.

The Grandius is a legendary weapon of prestige, not a butcher's knife for carving up lowly vermin, Yanaaq!

Simmer down, Mr. Kyto.

We must collect these samples to further my research.

It's all part of finding a way to surpass the growth limits imposed on each race.

Our next step is to gather the primary material for my experiment: humans.

Then let the hunt begin.

My goodness! Thank you, Lord Dark!

You've brought another big haul!

Whoa, so many gems!

I will have these exchanged into cash for you right away! Whoa, so many gems!

Is that the party everybody's talking about? I will have these exchanged into cash for you right away!

Is that the party everybody's talking about?

You mean the ones who supposedly took down a Quadscythe Mantis two weeks ago?

They call them the Black Motley!

This is why I told you that Lord Dark deserves to have an S-EX rank!

Please go head and exchange them.

Why of course! Would you like to have a meal while you wait?

We'll prepare a premium-quality full course for you!

That bird from the guild is certainly singing a different tune now.

Everyone should express their gratitude to Lord Dark!

Or else I'll show them the sharp end of my blades!

Let's keep the violence to a minimum, okay?

Hey, is that them?

Yep. No doubt about it.

Word on the street is they beat a Quadscythe Mantis!

We've started to garner a good amount of attention.

Say, are you guys the Black Motley?

The Black Motley?

You don't know?

That's what everybody in town is calling you.

What business do you have with Lord Dark?

Whoa! I don't want any trouble!

My name is Suvellan.

And this here is Gilbert.

I've heard you guys beat a Quadscythe Mantis and got all the way down to the fifth floor of the dungeon.

That's gotta be an exaggeration!

I mean, just think about how many years it's taken us!

You dare to suggest that Lord Dark is a liar?

N-not exactly what I meant...

Then what do you chaps want?

We're just trying to be nice. You should know that people are rooting for you!

What do you mean?

Somebody's gotta prove that we humans can compete with the other races.

Hell, it'd be great if you guys did even better and knocked them all down a peg or two!

Suvellan! Gilbert!

We're up!

Be right there!

Catch ya later.

Knock 'em dead!

Hah. Humans always say the stupidest shit.

I bet all that talk about them defeating a Quadscythe Mantis is just hot air.

Pigs will fly before any human casts a tactical-class spell with no incantation.

They have no respect for us.

We'll just have to show our mettle by getting results.

You're right.

What shall we do today, Lord Dark?

Good question. Let's start by going down to the fifth floor.

Okay.

Look, milord! Down there!

Huh?

Oh!

Good to see you all again.

Mr. Dark!

It's been a while!

Wassup?

Mind your manners, Gimra.

We haven't crossed paths lately.

Well, the dungeon is a big place!

It's hard to run into people you know except by coincidence.

That's for sure.

But what great timing!

Hm?

Go on, Miya.

You have something for them, don'tcha?

Um, so...

Here. It's just my way of saying thanks.

What is it?

Something my granny taught me before she passed away. It's an ointment for burns.

It won't get rid of the scarring, but hopefully it can help you manage the pain a little.

Unless you don't want it...?

No, I'll gladly take it!

Thank you so much.

My sister wanted to repay your kindness.

And this is what she came up with after thinking hard on it.

Big Bro!

Oops, sorry. Force of habit.

I think she deserves a little something.

Release.

Hey, Miya?

Yes?

Let me return the favor.

Wow! How pretty!

But I don't feel right taking something so nice from you...

Well, your gift really warmed my heart.

So please accept this as my thanks.

I love it.

Congrats, Miya.

It's super cute on you!

You've got sick taste, Mr. Dark!

Thank you!

I'll treasure it forever!

Are you sure that was wise, Lord Dark?

What do you mean?

You gave her the SSR Wish Bracelet, didn't you?

That hardly seems like a good trade for some shoddy homemade ointment.

Oh, really?

Well, I thought it was perfect for her.

An item that can make small miracles happen if one wishes strongly enough.

I can tell you picked out that bracelet especially for her, milord.

A very considerate and gentlemanly thing to do, wot.

Ugh... fair point!

You must be less materialistic and more spiritual, m'girl!

Hmph!

It's nice there are hardly any people down here on the fifth floor.

All this snow also makes for good cover.

That's true.

Attention is the last thing we need right now.

You don't get to say that!

All right. You two are in charge of hunting the yetis we need.

Righto, old chap!

You can count on me.

Release. Teleportation!

Welcome back, Master Light.

We've been eagerly awaiting your return.

It's so great to see you, Master!

Mew!

Thanks, everybody.

How are things? Is Operation Adventurer proceeding well?

It's going swimmingly!

It's been a nice change of pace and I even made a few friends.

I was able to see some of the good in the world.

I'm glad to hear that.

So, what's the latest on our revenge operations?

We're very close, just a little more and everything will be in place.

I can always count on you, Ellie!

It seems I didn't even need to bother coming back, huh?

Oh, you flatter me. Thank you for your kind words.

Well, keep it up.

You're free to use whatever supplies you need, okay?

As you wish, Your Blessedness.

I want you to keep managing things in the Abyss, Mei.

With pleasure, Master.

And Aoyuki, you should keep scouting through the ancient forest.

Mew!

What about me, Master?!

Uh...

Unfortunately, Nazuna is a bad fit when it comes to carefully laid plans...

Well, Nazuna, I need you to keep everybody safe while I'm away, okay?

We never know when a super powerful bad guy might show up!

Roger dodger! Nobody's getting hurt while I'm around!

Are you really satisfied with that?

I can't do my main job until you finish the prep work anyways, so hurry up!

I don't need you to tell me that, shrimp!

I will put everything into place quickly and perfectly, because His Blessedness deserves nothing less!

I can't wait.

I'm really going to savor the miserable look on Sasha's face.

The big day can't come soon enough.

The third floor is hardly ever this scenic. It's usually all covered in fog.

Yeah, maybe only once in a blue moon.

So, what was your impression?

Of what?

The Black Motley, of course.

Oh, those guys.

As I hear it,

the one in the mask cast a tactical-class spell with no incantation when they defeated the Quadscythe Mantis.

That's gotta be bull.

Even if the witness backing it up is a human girl?

Well, then I guess it's not total malarkey.

But if it's true, then he must either be a legendary knight or a reincarnated hero of old.

Now you're talking my language.

I sure as hell hope so.

Cuz we need a champion who can topple this shitty society run by human-hating bigots!

I hear you, man.

I'm gonna go take a whiz.

Watch out for monsters.

Yeah, yeah.

Hey, Gilbert. It's about time we woke the other two up for the shift change...

Finally.

The nerve of you goddamn worms to keep me waiting like this. It's downright insulting!

Oh hell, Gilbert!

Don't panic. Keep your wits about you.

Shit. Everybody's already dead.

Now you dare to ignore me when I'm talking to you?!

Humans are such loathsome creatures!

We're in the middle of the wetlands.

My men should've noticed a splashing sound when he approached.

And yet Gilbert's head is lying there without any sign of a fight!

I'm willing to bet he used a magic spell of some kind.

Are you deaf or what?!

Even the lowliest of worms would react to their dead friends getting stomped on.

Just how pathetic can you get?!

Say something already!

One elf out for blood. Too much for me to handle. Say something already!

Scum! Trash! Bottom feeder! I know you can hear me! One elf out for blood. Too much for me to handle.

Scum! Trash! Bottom feeder! I know you can hear me!

I have to escape somehow and report this to the Adventurer Guild. Scum! Trash! Bottom feeder! I know you can hear me!

I have to escape somehow and report this to the Adventurer Guild.

Dammit! Dammit! Dammit! I have to escape somehow and report this to the Adventurer Guild.

Dammit! Dammit! Dammit!

Forgive me, Gilbert!

You're running away like a lousy coward?!

Keep whining, you elf bastard!

The vast majority of combat spells are worthless if you can't actually see where your target is!

And this place is practically my backyard!

I'll slip away and make sure they throw the book at your ass once I file a report with the guild!

Was that magic?!

No, impossible.

He couldn't see where I was in the smoke. I got hit by something physical.

But what the hell was it?!

No way! Are you kidding me?! Dammit!

That's a cheap trick!

He ran without a second thought.

Humans are truly crafty little pissants.

This is most troubling, Mr. Kyto.

What do you mean?

I asked for live humans, but you went and killed them all except this one.

One guinea pig is more than enough, isn't it?

Far from it, I'm afraid.

Successful experiments are only built from repeated failures.

All right, fine. I'll be more careful next time.

But any of these goddamn worms who dare to strike back against me are getting ground into meat!

Thankfully, even the most worthless human trash can have value by becoming fodder for my experiments!

We'll make them understand the role vermin are meant to play in the grand scheme of things.

At the edge of sharpened doubts

I repaint my colors and form as I wish

Caught, cherished, tamed

I am not like you

Flickering, weeping, taking only myself as an ally

As I spread my wings, I begin to see

Steering with the wind's guidance

I cut through the murky sky

Soaring to unreachable heights

Even old rain bounces off the ground and dances

You can't take this from me

With steadfast eyes, I set my course that day

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