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A new breeze in the clear skies

Brings in new days enveloped in happiness

A sprouting dream

Shines light on

Our modest life

Things feel even more fun

Than they were yesterday

And my heart races

Along the long path

Even if you stop or grow worried

Take a slow, deep breath

And continue at your own pace

Beautiful life

Every time you walk

You'll find sights you've never seen

New encounters come out of nowhere

When our feelings intertwine

It is surely a sign of irreplaceable

Wonderful days when we all laugh together

It's a beautiful story

We've returned!

Welcome back.

The expedition sent for the recently discovered Northern Dungeon had returned.

Northern Dungeon

Well...

Boo-womp...

...look what you brought back.

We got plenty!

It was easy!

Hmm. So that's how it tastes.

Wow!

How extravagant!

Isn't it?

It truly is delicious.

Eat up.

Anne and everyone fixed it up nicely for us.

It is nice of you to say so.

Secrets of the Bloody Viper

The thing with snakes is Hisss...

Secrets of the Bloody Viper Mostly ribs

no matter where you cut them, you get ribs.

With all that you brought back, we'll be feasting on these for the near future.

Oh, there's no need to rush.

These beasts are so vigorous that even their meat keeps long.

A bloody viper can regrow its entire body as long as the head remains intact!

I think I'll refrain from imagining that.

Were there more vipers left to hunt?

This seemed to be all the larger ones, unfortunately.

A sad setback for the restoration of our people!

Didn't take long to take them all out.

Hardly even a warm-up.

Better than something dangerous, right?

With their help, we were able to help the locals threatened by the bloody vipers.

Someone lived in the dungeon?

Yes, those of the giant race.

No way!

That sounds like something you'd see in a TV show set in unexplored lands.

Enter the Viper Pit! Discovering a Race of Giants Deep in the Forest of Death!

If I stop to think about it,

I'm living a much stranger life than anything I saw on the hospital TV.

Did you find anything else?

Any rarities?

Well, the giants spoke of springs of hot water north of the dungeon.

Springs of hot water...

Quite literally...

Hot Spring

We must send an expedition immediately.

To look for some water?

Do we not have plenty already?

This is no normal water.

This is extraordinary water!

Hot springs are more than just springs that are hot!

They're healthy! And cultural!

And uhhh... good for circulation!

Hot Spring Expedition

After a little persuading,

we put together a team to seek out the hot spring.

You're going yourself? That's unusual.

Is it?

I was beginning to think you were averse to the outdoors.

No, no, I've just been busy is all.

Now that things have settled in the other villages,

I figured I'd get out and see new places.

Oh...

and did you "figure" you'd have Zabuton put together a special outfit for you too?

I mean, it's a rare occasion! An expedition!

To an undiscovered hot spring where giants live!

I have to be prepared!

Do you not think it ill advised for us- with you yourself in attendance-

to make first contact with the giants?

You should make them come to us.

That feels kind of rude to me.

Plus...

if they came here, that would ruin

the feel of this late night expedition special programming.

Giants

Visiting to Say Hello!

Special what, now?

Look, we don't know what awaits us,

so let's proceed with caution!

Oh, how exciting.

Progenitor, when did you get here?

I'd come to pray at your statues, but then I overheard all this.

Might I accompany you?

Sure, I guess.

Now then, our hot spring expedition begins!

Yeah!

Shall I teleport us all there?

Uhh, okay...

This is pretty scary, huh.

It's fine. No need for hesitation.

Real teleportation.

Instantly transported somewhere else.

Wow.

That was easy.

That took no time at all.

I guess we never going to walk all this way.

The mountains are so much closer.

Feels nothing like the village.

Is everyone through?

Yup.

All right.

What's with this rocky mountain?

Or, mound made of stone, I guess?

That is the entrance to the dungeon.

Oh! Think we'll meet any giants?

What's that?

Is something coming our way?

Those are the giants, actually.

What?!

They're fuzzier than I imagined.

Is something wrong? They seem panicked.

Hi! I'd like to talk!

Is something the matter?

I'll take that as a yes.

Look!

A bloody viper?!

The big ones were supposed to all be gone!

I guess there were still more!

What happened?

What is that?!

An earth rat!

Be careful!

My, it sure took flight.

That was a bit much.

There are more!

Are you okay?

There there...

Oh, you're a sticky mess.

Thank you for coming to our rescue.

Fresh New Clothes Yeah, sure...

They look more like costumed characters from a kids' show than giants.

So, are there lots of earth rats around here?

Not normally, no.

But a portion of the dungeon we call home collapsed,

and the rats emerged from the hole.

Did the earth rats cause the collapse?

No, but when your people vanquished the bloody vipers for us there were...

...side effects.

Well...

I think I understand now.

My people seem to have caused you trouble.

Please accept my apologies.

Fortunately, we were here today.

The situation could have been worse.

No, no, please don't blame yourself.

This was no fault of yours.

We would have encountered them eventually even without the collapse.

So, what now?

The giants say we're not to blame,

but we can't just ignore a dangerous hole like that.

Filling it up would probably just delay the inevitable too.

Might be best to eliminate the threat.

I'll do it.

Yeah? I'd appreciate it.

Leave it to me.

And me!

After a bit of discussion,

we decided to split into separate teams for the hole and the hot springs.

Hole Expedition Hot Spring Expedition

We'll see to it.

Shouldn't I stay to handle the hole?

Worry not.

You need to stay focused solely on your original goal.

Wait for me!

I hope they'll be all right.

Hup!

These ups and downs are getting more intense as we near the mountains.

I believe we're drawing near the water source.

The waters ring much clearer now!

Granmaria is scouting the skies above for a more precise location.

We should move out once she returns.

Is something wrong with this tree?

Those look like claw marks.

If they're up that high, then...

Then what?

Whatever left them must be absolutely enormous.

Hiyaaah!

We should reach our destination in-

What in the world?

That mayor's handiwork.

Took me by surprise.

It does look like a spring,

but maybe too hot of one.

You'd need to be brave to touch it.

The steam appears free of toxins.

Oh, good thinking, I hadn't even thought about the possibility.

What is making this water so hot, though?

Is there an active volcano nearby?

Not as far as I can tell.

It's likely due to the type of stone here.

Meaning?

Watch this.

Try touching this.

Why? I know it's going to be hot.

Watch, it's... hot!

Or not?

It's nice and warm.

Is this hotstone?

Yes!

Hotstone They store heat and slowly release it.

Heat

That would explain why the spring stays warm.

Hotstones are good for keeping warm in winter.

Like little hand warmers!

We might use these to heat rooms and cook too.

Now that we've found the spring, what do we do next?

Right...

Is there any cold water nearby?

There was a river.

Okay, that might work.

Think there's anything down here?

Doesn't matter either way.

Hey, stop that!

The rest of us won't be able to breathe!

Hot hot hot!

I'm going to burn up!

Somebody help me! Please!

You're going to melt us before any beasts.

I know you can hear me! I'm burning up! Yes, so it would be lovely if you would refrain from using any more fire.

I'm burning! To a crisp!

Okay.

Just fly, then.

It seems the collapse just so happened to connect to this existing tunnel.

Did the earth rats dig this?

If they did,

they must have been after something.

It runs straight with no detours.

To the west that way, and east over here, I believe.

Now then, what is our move?

Lasty, you go that way.

I'm going this way.

I suppose we'd best split into two teams, then.

Lu and Flora, would you head west?

Sure. With Lasty, then.

Do be careful.

I pray you return safe as well.

And I that we face no fearsome foes.

Though perhaps it's better we do.

Okay, I think this will work.

Spring

The waters from the spring are too hot,

River

so we'll redirect river water and bring them together.

Warm

By changing how much of which flows through,

we'll be able to adjust the temperature.

Let's get to work building the bath.

Hot springs are baths, then?

Yeah, and they're great!

All right! We'll need to make changing rooms and a break space, too!

Yahoo! All right! Here we go!

He certainly seems excited.

We have an extravagant bath in the village.

Why build one way out here?

I probably would have thought the same way long ago.

But now that I know the joys of baths, I'm nothing but excited!

Right...

Ah-ha!

There you are!

Kiabit?

I've found you at last.

Do you need something?

Not really.

I simply heard the mayor set off with a large group

and came to see for myself.

You came for no reason, then.

What does it matter?

Now tell me?

What is going on?

Oh, hi, Kiabit!

Great timing.

Can you help Tia and the others carry lumber across the river?

What? Why should I have to?

Help now and you will enjoy what's to come all the more.

You better not just be trying to make things easier for yourself.

Hup!

Hrmph!

Meanwhile

What could this cave be?

It simply runs straight on and on.

Judging by the distance, we should still be below the Forest of Death.

Why do they tunnel on and on in absence of any food source?

Could something be controlling them?

There's no end in sight.

Should we turn back?

Perhaps.

No!

We can't go back empty-handed.

I'll beat whatever foes we find!

I think I see something.

That does indeed look like a boulder with a purpose.

There's some sort of writing on it.

It looks quite old.

Just a rock? Nothing else?

It looks like we can exit from above.

We should head out and regroup.

Wait, what's that?

A whole disgusting swarm!

Undead? This is bad news...

Stand back!

Lasty, you can't use fire!

I can if I shoot it upwards!

Lasty, stop! The forest is up above!

What was that?

What is going on?!

Tia! Help us extinguish the fire!

Right!

Waaah!

It won't go out!

Waaah!

Were the fires put out?

Somehow, yes.

I did warn you.

Sorry...

Let's leave it at that.

More important news- we managed to build a hot spring!

Let's all enjoy a soak tonight.

Right...

Oh, it's lovely.

Impressive for something quickly thrown together, right?

Regulating Pond Hut (Gender Divided) Changing Rooms Toilet Open Air Bath (Women) Open Air Bath (Men) Rest Area

It's all divided up between men and women,

so feel free to use them as you wish.

Oh, this is incredible.

Truly.

The wind feels so nice now that we're outside.

We could hardly do this in the village.

If I built a lab out here, I could enjoy research and the baths every day.

Perhaps we should move the whole village here.

We needn't come daily. Every once in a spell would be nice.

Aaaagh...

It's so hot...

Is this all you can endure?

This is no trouble at all!

But what is this training for?

It's meant to give one clearer skin.

Really?

Now that I can suffer for.

As the next leader of the angels, I'll need to attract a worthy husband.

You yet concern yourself with our customs?

All that aside, no one seeks to wed some strange man.

Such candidness!

The mayor would have been perfect.

But it's far too late for that.

Oh, woe is my life.

Perhaps I could put a claim on his son?

So much for your principles!

Do you truly intend to nab the babe you held?

Is he not the most promising of contenders?

Sure, but come now...

Speak word of such in the village and consider your life forfeit.

We ought reassess young Alfred's guard.

Fit the windows with traps to keep wicked pests away.

Go ahead, have your laugh!

You simply can't beat a hot spring.

This was worth dragging everyone out for.

We'll need to flesh out the place so all our residents can enjoy it.

But hey, where are the Progenitor and the rest?

Stand not in our way.

Begone.

Hiyah!

Begone...

Begone!

First earth rats, now an army of armed undead.

What might they be doing all the way down here?

Wait... Stop...

It appears to wish to speak. Should we stop her?

I don't know, can you?

Listen... No.

Listen...

I thought I might enjoy myself if I tagged along.

But it would seem we've stumbled on quite the conspiracy.

Though for now...

...I suppose we'd best leave her to it.

Lala lalalala...

Lala lalalala...

A white cloud floating in the sky

The dazzling first star of the night

The sun goes down before you know it

Even somewhat gloomy days

Might get you one step closer

Tomorrow should be another good day

As the wind blows gently by

The heart is cleansed

No matter what happens

I can keep at it

As long as you are by my side

Let's sing so we don't forget today

So that we can smile again tomorrow

Even if we cry again sometime

I'll always be by your side

Ready one, two, and three-let's dance!

Who cares if we just watch and learn?

Make bad steps

It doesn't bother me

I want us to sing a song

And leave everyone smiling

We should make these days last forever

Next time

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