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How do you know Crow, Gilles?

In the past, Crow used to take disciples.

My mother was one of them,

but she couldn't handle the training and had a mental breakdown.

My father was already gone, so it was up to Crow to raise me after that.

So you go way back.

Yes. He's basically my father, and I owe him everything.

I don't hold what happened to my mother against him.

I haven't known him long, and even I can tell he's a caring guy.

He's helped so many people... and that includes you.

Yeah.

The choice is yours whether you pay him back or not.

But I hope you decide soon, because he doesn't have much time left.

How'd it go?

I've finished my investigation. I'll report my findings.

The devices were set up by lackeys of Gram Cluster, a royal of this nation.

Their purpose was to monitor and track pageant winners,

which meant Lady Amelia this time.

I knew it.

I may have to make up my mind sooner than I thought.

MY STATUS AS AN ASSASSIN OBVIOUSLY EXCEEDS THE HERO'S

The same devices you saw in Retice's royal palace?

Yeah, they record visual footage.

What do you call that in this world?

A camera.

Wha?

A hero summoned in the past brought over the concept.

We've reproduced it in this world using magic.

Accordingly, we use the same name for it.

There are other such artifacts.

For instance, the land of Yamato has architecture, cuisine, and fashion

resembling that of a former hero's home culture.

Wow, I'd like to see that.

We're back.

Kyousuke, the hero...

Amelia, Crow...

and Gilles, join me in the back room.

We need to discuss our plans.

Akira, since you've included us, can we take that to mean you'll join us moving forward?

Before that, there's something I must ask you.

Did you invite us here knowing there was trafficking happening behind the festival?

When did you find out?

I had Night look into it.

We apologize for hiding it from you.

But we wanted to show you that we're more than just dead weight.

Not that we proved useful in the end.

You thought for yourselves and chose to fight.

That's enough in my eyes.

Then you'll join us?

We have the same final destination, after all.

But I have my priorities.

Gram comes first.

I need to make sure he never targets Amelia again.

Then our next destination is the capital, Uruk City.

Gram runs the Adventurer's Guild there.

Trust you to know.

We shall assist you.

Nah, I can handle this myself.

If you take care of what I asked for,

I'd gladly guide you in the demon realm.

It'd help to have someone who knows the land.

I'll think about it.

In that case, the hero's party and I

will proceed to the demon realm's border

and await you there. How does that sound?

Where should we meet up, then?

This looks like a good point.

No.

Ah, right.

I'm not sure I follow.

Crow's mother lives there.

Gilles, keep your mouth shut.

Oops. Pardon me.

Crow told me he started getting up there in years a while ago.

How is his mother still alive?

Well, it's a long story.

A day's walk west from here,

there's a shack that our party used as a safe house.

Then let's make that our rendezvous point.

We have our plan. Set out as soon as you're ready.

Have you finished shopping for supplies?

For myself, yes.

Akira's still browsing at the bookstore.

It's a five-day trip by carriage. A way to pass the time will be good.

I wasn't waiting for you here so we could chit-chat.

And what is it you wish to say?

Two things. First, don't put Akira under any more stress.

What stresses him out is his problem, not mine.

What's the other thing?

Take me as your student.

I believe I turned you down already.

I'm being targeted.

Akira shouldn't have to compromise his ideals for me. Ever.

And you think you can prevent that by becoming as powerful as him?

Yes.

An elven princess, hailed her nation's savior at such a young age...

Guess I'll bet on you not breaking down.

I promise you.

I will never break.

Okay, be seeing you.

Yeah.

Oh, right, Akira.

You forgot something.

Wait, what?

Before you fled the royal palace in Retice,

you went to the commander's room and picked up the stuff he left for you, no?

But you left this behind.

I never noticed.

So, what is it?

Beats me. But the commander meant it for you.

I'm sure it'll come in handy.

Akira.

We'll do as much as possible to catch up to you before we meet again.

So don't go dying on us.

Right back at you.

Okay, we should get going too.

Ugh, I don't think I can take any more.

Get some rest. You can pick it up again tomorrow.

Understood, Master...

I can't believe she's so exhausted.

I've never had a student get this far in three days before.

No wonder I look up to her.

You look up to her?

I'd heard of the elven princess who crafts new spells,

drives off monsters, and brings the dead back to life.

Before the gag order was put in place.

Hers is a heroic tale.

Her name was etched into my mind, and years later,

when I was asked to name a child born in my neighborhood,

I even used part of it.

Lia?

That's right. She's named after Princess Amelia.

If you look up to her, why have you treated her so coldly?

Well, she didn't seem as impressive in the flesh as I'd imagined.

Fair enough. She's no hero, all right.

But her ability to keep up with my training is the real deal.

The Hero of Legend had a technique that I've reproduced.

Extra Skill: Inversion.

It allows the user to instantly replicate and cancel out any spell they see.

What an absurd skill.

The difficulty of acquiring it is just as absurd.

Mastery of the ancient language is an absolute prerequisite.

It's insanely complicated,

and each letter is imbued with enough power to drive you mad.

If you get in too deep, you'll lose your mind.

Princess Amelia has countered that by crafting a new Comprehension skill,

a feat only she is capable of.

I'm impressed you managed to learn it yourself.

I had time on my side. Beastfolk live about twice as long as humans,

but because my weird mother took a weird potion while pregnant with me,

I've lasted twice again as long.

I don't really follow,

but I guess a long lifespan helped you pull it off.

Yes, though no good's come of it.

I've been telling myself I can't die until I avenge my sister,

but it's taken a toll on me.

I'm ready to be done with this.

I can't put myself in your shoes since I'll only live a century at best.

But I see you have it rough too.

I suppose I'll spy on the guild again.

Or should I try the local government?

L-Lady Latticenail?

Huh? If it ain't Black C— I mean, Night.

Didn't you say you were off on a solo trip?

That's right. But I don't know where I'm going yet.

Why are you by yourself?

Where's my man and the princess?

Well, uh, I'm carrying out independent recon on orders from my master.

Hey, that sounds fun! Let me help!

Huh? Wait!

Um...

Let's go! The more, the merrier!

You can see it now.

Wow!

So this is Uruk City.

I'll go arrange for lodgings.

You two go see the sights in the meantime.

But I don't know anything about this place.

I've reached out to Lia. She'll be here within the hour.

We'll reconvene...

at the central fountain plaza.

Be there by sunset.

I'll send someone from the inn.

We can take the scenic route. A leisurely stroll through town, as a date.

Okay!

Akira, I wanna eat that.

Sure. Eat all you want.

You should celebrate after studying the ancient language every day.

Yum! I've never celebrated before.

Really?

Yep.

After all, royalty has to celebrate the people, not the other way around.

I see. You sure you want your first to be with me, then?

Yeah. I'm just tickled.

I want to go on dates and celebrate every day.

Sounds good.

But...

Amelia, what if I...

No, never mind.

It'll be okay.

I'm going to get much stronger.

So strong that you never have to lift a finger.

Don't push yourself too hard.

If it's for you, I can handle it.

You sure ate a lot.

Yeah, eight portions.

Seriously?

Lady Amelia, Sir Akira!

It's been a while!

Glad to see you doing well.

Yep, yep.

I've eagerly awaited the day I could see you again.

Let me show you around.

Wow, so many boats.

Uruk is the city of water.

They say you can't know half of it without taking a boat.

So good!

So it's like Venice.

Not that I've ever been.

Is that a castle?

Yes. It houses our nation's royal palace.

My family can't wait to see you two.

Huh?

His Majesty, my adoptive father, King Igsam Lagoon...

has arranged a lunch to welcome Princess Amelia.

By the way, let me thank you again.

You really saved our hides last time.

Don't mention it. I'm happy to have been of service.

What was it, your Inverted Spirit Barrier?

Is it an application of Crow's Inversion?

O-Oh, they're similar but completely different!

My skill is but an extension of barrier techniques.

More powerful magics can break through it.

Sir Crow's Inversion activates on sight, so it can never be overpowered.

But, yes, I did base it off of Sir Crow...

Is that so?

Amelia's learning it from Crow right now.

What?!

It's quite difficult.

I asked in hopes of getting a hint or two.

I-It can't be... Is Sir Crow passing down Inversion?

Something the matter?

N-Nothing.

Anyway, you were more impressive back then, Sir Akira.

I'd never even seen or heard anything about Shadow Magic.

Well... that wasn't exactly me.

It was totally out of my control.

I really can't use it too carelessly.

We've arrived at food!

Welcome. I'm glad you came...

Princess Amelia, Sir Oda.

It's been too long, King Igsam.

Lunch will be served soon, so let us get this out of the way.

Firstly, I thank you for helping my daughter, adopted or not.

She only got into trouble because I was abducted.

Besides, it was Akira and Crow who helped Lia, not me.

I'll be sure to extend Crow my gratitude too, then.

I don't deserve any, huh?

Now, for the other matter I wish to discuss... Sir Oda.

I have a request to make of you, who came to this world in the hero summoning.

Will you accept?

Depends on the details.

Show some respect, you knave!

Patience. I shall give you the details.

It involves assassinating a target.

In return, you will be guaranteed safety in this country.

I refuse.

You will also be handsomely rewarded.

All I ask is that you get rid of that wretched Gram.

Gram again?

You know of him?

That makes things simpler.

I demoted him from minister to guild master to keep him away from public affairs,

but he's hired mercenaries and is running amok in my kingdom.

If left unchecked, he will ruin the crown's reputation.

This is why I seek your aid.

That's your problem. It has nothing to do with me.

I hear you hail from a peaceful land.

Shouldn't ensuring your safety be your top priority?

I can protect myself just fine.

Besides, I don't need protection from people weaker than me.

Why, you...

So what if they call you the Silent Assassin, slayer of a hundred beasts?

Has the praise made you delusional?

I didn't exactly start the rumors.

Take that back.

How dare you insult Akira by suggesting he's a liar!

Hold it, hold it.

I can prove that I'm neither lying nor delusional.

That should do the trick.

If you say so.

Your Majesty, please sanction a duel!

Please don't, Father!

Very well.

It has been some time since I've seen what the head of my royal knights can do.

No...

Hang on to those for me.

You mean to fight unarmed? Are you out of your mind?

Nah, I'll be using my tools like a good assassin.

Begin!

He's got power and speed.

But I accounted for that.

Cheap tricks!

Time to end this.

We have our winner, do we not?

You see now? Never tell Akira what to do again.

Very well. But I must say, I am appalled by your behavior.

An elven princess romancing a human? Such a nasty way to fool around.

You know you'll live much longer than him.

Father!

See them to the pier.

Sire!

Father!

You've looked down for a while.

You were so great, Akira.

Was I?

I'm just glad they don't think you're hanging around a liar.

I...

I'm really happy I get to be with you.

Thank you for showing me the world.

I should be the one thanking you.

You chose to travel with me over staying with your family.

Hey... How do you always say the words I most want to hear?

Why are you crying?

Don't ask me.

C'mon now.

If you die, I'm dying with you.

Stop that. That's a grim proposition.

Another expensive-looking hotel.

The owner here owes me a lot. You don't have to worry about the cost.

The bed's so big and fluffy!

Akira, we have time until dinner.

Let's roll around in it.

Pass.

Watching you reminds me of a man I knew.

He also had an insatiable craving for knowledge.

He would read every chance he got.

He and I would make good friends.

He absorbed knowledge you'd never find useful in a lifetime.

Eventually, he came to be known as a sage.

He knew both magic and the sword.

Blessed by both the pen and the sword, as you'd say.

What was his name?

Saran Mithray.

He was knight commander in Gilles's homeland until his lord murdered him.

Oh, I suppose you were summoned while he was still alive.

I owe him a lot. I will avenge him one day.

That's perfect.

How so?

Who actually killed Saran?

I think it was the king's personal assassins, the Night Ravens.

That's what Gilles said.

The king hired that squad from Gram.

So Saran would still be alive if it weren't for Gram.

EPISODE 9: THE ASSASSIN SEES THE SIGHTS

Translation: Sriram Gurunathan

Timing: Krzysztof Kunc Editing: Riley Dalton

Quality Check: William Haggard

NEXT TIME, EPISODE 10: THE ASSASSIN GAZES AT THE RIVER SURFACE