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[footsteps]

Yes.

We finally made it out.

[squealing]

Oh, right.

You've never been outside.

Moving through the forest at night is tricky.

[stomach growling] And I'm almost starving.

All right, Bee.

[burbles]

It's getting dark,

so let's set up here for tonight.

[burbles]

[uplifting music]

[splashing, magical twinkling]

♪ ♪

Wow.

Thanks a lot, Vol.

I had no idea you linked my item

box to that magical underground lake.

[slurping, magical twinkling]

[burbles]

Want some more, huh?

Drink as much as you like.

An unlimited supply of mana water

should help Bee grow nicely.

Here you go.

Drink up.

[burbles]

You want me to have it?

OK, then.

[gulping] Buh!

This is the best water I've ever had!

[clinking]

Activate!

[magical twinkling]

I guess it's a good thing I bought

that encyclopedia from Jerome.

Now I know magic stones

can really come in handy.

I need a stone that makes fire.

Focus on a stone that makes fire.

[magical whizzing]

I did it!

Wow, that was actually

a lot easier than I thought.

[crackling]

[burbles]

Right.

Let's do this.

♪ ♪

[sizzling]

It smells good.

[bubbling]

[splashing]

Mm-hmm.

[sizzling]

♪ ♪

It's my second time making meat soup, but it's so good,

I could probably eat it forever.

Hmm?

[burbles]

I'm guessing you'd like some, too.

[burbles]

Don't blame me if you get an upset stomach.

Be careful now.

It's still pretty hot.

[burbles, squealing]

I told you to be careful, Bee.

[wailing]

[theme music]

♪ ♪

[singing in Japanese]

♪ ♪

[crickets chirping]

[blowing]

[burbles, slurps, squeals]

[laughs] I know, right?

[burbles]

[burbles, sighs]

[chuckles] Having magic water as your only

meal does seem kind of boring.

I suppose I'll be cooking for two now.

[sighs]

Bee, aren't you lonely being away from your dad?

[burbling]

Hmm? Are you saying you're fine

as long as you have me?

You're pretty sweet, you cute little dragon.

[burbles, squeals]

[magical twinkling]

Whoa.

I didn't know

you were a rank B.

And you've got some serious

looking gifts as well.

[birds singing]

[crickets chirping]

But even so, Bee's still a kid!

And kids need someone to properly guide them!

Bee?

[burbles]

Listen up.

Between the two of us,

we know who's stronger.

But no matter what, you mustn't do

anything reckless.

[burbles]

'Cause if anything

were to happen to you,

your dad would eat me

and use my bones for toothpicks.

[burbling, snoring]

You didn't hear a single word I said, huh?

I was the one who wished for a cute partner.

[snoring]

[magical twinkling]

[TAKERU] But why make my partner

a reptile?

That guy in white

did this on purpose.

[adventurous music]

♪ ♪

[burbles]

[grunts] Whoa.

Wait a second.

[rustling, footsteps]

I'm right! This is the same

forest as yesterday.

It's not creepy-looking anymore.

What happened overnight?

Uh-- maybe it's just one

of those mysterious forests.

So whatever.

[burbling]

Hey, don't go wandering off, OK?

Oh, well, we're already here.

I might as well gather some materials.

This time I should focus on rank-C items.

Let's do this.

All right, search!

[magical twinkle]

Oh. I've never seen this herb before.

There's more over here.

[echoing twinkle]

Hmm?

[whizzing, burbling]

Hey, did something happen, Bee?

Search!

Show me any nearby

aggressive monsters.

[toggling]

Before I went inside the cave,

I figured whatever smell my body gave

off kept the monsters away.

That scent must have disappeared somehow.

Well, it doesn't matter now.

And besides, this might not be a bad thing.

These monsters could have valuable materials.

[whooshing]

[burbles]

Whoa!

[roaring]

[pinging]

[tense music]

[whimpering]

[TAKERU] Compared to Vol, that thing

looks more like a family pet.

[twinkling]

Or rather, an ingredient in our next meal.

[roaring]

Cast Barrier!

Ice needles, deploy!

I really do hate pointless killing,

but in order to survive, I'm gonna need

to hunt from time to time.

[roaring]

Now, take this!

[pinging, grunting, crash]

And right on target!

[burbling]

Huh?

Six more monsters?

And that means more meat for us!

[pinging, growling]

Boost quickness for added speed.

A little bit of reduction to lighten my body's mass.

[snarls, grunts]

That was close!

And finally, harden my arms and legs!

[grunts] Yes!

It worked!

[panting, whoosh, smack]

[grunts, whoosh, smack]

[laughs]

[burbles]

[roaring, crash]

Not fast enough!

[whining]

Man, having long legs is awesome!

[burbling, barking]

[grunts, whoosh, smack, whine]

[whining, crash]

[huffs] OK, then.

Meat, meat, meat.

Oh, materials, too?

All right. These should be

worth something.

Hmm?

Are you serious right now?

We need to get out of here.

I can't fight every monster.

[burbles, grunting]

Nice try, Bee, but I don't think

you can lift me out of here.

We have to-- whoa!

You're a whole lot stronger than you look.

I'll use reduction.

[whoosh]

Whoa!

[whimsical music]

[burbling]

Bee, you're taking us a little too high.

[BEE] [burbles]

[screaming, burbles]

[whooshing, crashing]

[sobs]

[burbles, slurping]

Nice save, but still fishy.

[slurps, babbles]

[TAKERU] Huh?

Wait a sec.

Just how far

did you take us, Bee?

Holy crap. You must have been flying

pretty fast to get us here.

[burbles]

Look, Bee, I know you were

just trying to keep me safe.

And thank you. I mean,

if you hadn't gotten to me in time,

I would've been a goner.

But I'm human, so you gotta

take it easier, OK?

[burbles]

[chuckles] Whatever.

I just have to count on you if something happens.

[burbles, squealing]

[whoosh, crash, whimsical music]

[TAKERU] This isn't taking it easier, Bee.

♪ ♪

Well, according to my search skill,

Tormey Village should be a day's

walk away at our current pace.

I hope you're ready for this, Bee.

We'll take breaks along the way.

[burbles]

Oh, this?

It was in my bag.

They say it's a branch

from a legendary tree.

I believe it's called yggdrasil.

[burbles] [gasps, grunts, blows]

[coughs, splutters] Bee, what are you doing now?

[yelps]

[triumphant music]

[burbles]

[TAKERU] After you hit it with your mana-laced breath,

it transformed?

Seriously? I have no idea

what's going on in this world!

[burbles]

Is a material-gatherer

using a staff even a thing?

I thought I'd get a cool sword like a warrior.

Instead, I'm gonna look like some flashy mage.

[growling]

Bee. Get behind me.

[burbles]

Something's out there.

[growling]

[clears throat]

[unsettling music, growling]

This monster sounds huge.

[burbling]

[whooshing]

Wait!

[rapid footsteps]

♪ ♪

Hey, where are you?

[BEE] [wailing, burbling]

[pinging]

Bee?

Where are you taking me?

Hmm?

[wails, burbles]

♪ ♪

Hmm?

Oh!

You're an elf.

Are you OK?

Were you attacked by a monster?

(FEEBLY) No.

I'm--

[growling]

What?

Excuse me.

What's that sound?

(FEEBLY) Hungry.

I haven't eaten in three days.

[growling]

[TAKERU] It was her stomach the whole time?

(FEEBLY) I need water.

Oh.

[rustling]

Here.

Drink this.

[grunts, gulping, splashing]

[laughs] You just saved my life.

[growling, groaning]

Never knew a growling stomach could sound like a monster.

Let's see here.

I know the innkeeper

gave me a special lunch.

If I can find it,

then you're welcome to eat

what you'd like.

Help yourself.

[squealing, growling, whimsical music]

Are elves always like this?

[grunts]

What's wrong?

[squealing, magical twinkling]

(ROARING) It's so delicious!

[whimsical music]

(ECHOING) This is the best bento I've ever had!

I feel like I'm ascending to heaven from sheer flavor!

If you haven't eaten in three days,

anything would taste good.

[sighs] The food revived me.

It must have been really good if it sent you to heaven

and brought you back.

Do you mind if I ask you something?

Hmm? Sure. What's up?

You're pretty far from the village,

but not so much that you would run out of food.

Well, that's because I was in a bit of a hurry.

But even if you're in a hurry,

wouldn't you still bring some rations with you?

Adventurer or not, it's a normal precaution.

[grunts, whines] Yeah, well-- [grunts]

(STIFLED) Smelly!

[yelps, gasps]

I imagined an elf

would smell more like a spring breeze

with a hint of peppermint.

But you smell like manure.

What?

How dare you?

Are you calling me a manure elf?

I can't help it! I've been out here

by myself for three whole days!

[huffs] I'll be leaving now.

Thank you for all your help.

You've given me food and water and I'm grateful.

However, I won't be disrespected by the likes

of you. [growls] Rude.

Farewell!

[burbling]

Do you have any idea what just happened, Bee?

'Cause I don't.

[distant birds singing]

After parting ways with the smelly elf,

we decided to collect any nearby materials

we found while making our way out of the forest.

All right.

Looks like we're almost out.

[burbles]

What's up?

Do you see something?

Wait.

[happy music]

Is that a carriage?

You spotted it from this far away?

You're amazing, Bee!

[BEE] [burbles]

[clip-clopping]

♪ ♪

[TAKERU] Whoa!

[pinging, twinkling]

♪ ♪

That's not a horse.

It's a unicorn!

What are you doing out here, son?

Oh, right.

We're on our way to Tormey Village.

Traveling on foot?

Yes, sir.

I see. Well,

that's really unfortunate.

Tell me, are you a mage, young man?

[chuckles] Oh, no, I'm not.

I just collect materials and trade them for money.

You're a material-gathering specialist?

It's rare finding someone of your profession.

[nervous chuckling] Specialist

might be an exaggeration.

We're heading back to Tormey Village right now.

You can join us if you'd like.

I would really appreciate that, but I'm pretty tall,

you know?

[laughs] That's funny, tall guy.

Yeah, you're pretty funny for a huge guy! [laughs]

[chuckles] How was anything I just said interpreted as funny?

♪ ♪

Hey, mister.

I saved you a seat.

Thanks a lot.

[creaking, footsteps]

For some weird reason, ever since I came here,

kids like her seem to not be afraid of me.

Eh, I suppose it's not the worst thing.

If they're comfortable around me, then their parents will be,

too.

Oh, and don't worry about your size.

Our carriage is holding up just fine.

I see.

Sorry if this is an inconvenience.

Don't apologize.

The rule in Tormey is always lend a hand to someone in need.

We're simply giving you the same help we'd

offer anyone in your position.

You're welcome.

Thank you all very much.

Traveling like this with young kids must be dangerous.

I'm impressed by their bravery.

[YUNAN] Here.

It's for you.

Thank you, miss.

But you know, it is possible

that I'm a bandit or a monster

in disguise. [growls]

Ha, ha.

That's really funny. But if that were true,

then our magic item would have told us.

[TAKERU] Magic item?

[ELIZA] If someone dangerous came near,

this would make a ringing sound.

That stone, there's magic embedded inside of it,

isn't there?

I could make something like that.

I didn't introduce myself.

My name is Takeru Kamishiro.

A pleasure to meet you, Takeru.

My name's Eliza.

This is my daughter Yunan

and my son Kain.

And my name's Porun.

Nice to meet you.

[BEE] [burbles]

What's that?

Did something chirp?

[BEE] [burbles]

There it is again.

Mister, I think there's something behind you.

It sounds so adorable!

Mister, please show us?

[BEE] [burbling]

Uh-- well, I don't mind

showing it to you,

but it's a rare monster.

So I really don't want any of you to freak out if I do.

You're being awfully secretive, Takeru.

We know adventurers keep monster companions,

so I'm certain yours can't be all that rare.

Oh?

Well, if you say so.

All right.

Bee, come on out, but don't cause a scene, OK?

[squeals, whoosh, whimsical music]

[burbles]

[BOTH] It's so cute!

Well, I was wrong.

That a dragon-type monster?

That it is, a black dragon hatchling, I believe.

It's probably best not to mention that Bee's the child

of an ancient dragon.

[squealing]

Then what does that make you?

Are you a dragon knight or something?

Oh, no. I just picked up an egg

that happened to be a dragon.

- [gasps] - Wait.

Did you hatch it from the egg, too?

Wow. I didn't even know that was possible.

[burbling, grunting, laughter]

(DISTORTED) Having a dragon companion along is so unusual?

We do come across dragon knights sometimes,

but that's pretty rare.

And dragons themselves are even rarer.

[magical chime, lighthearted music]

[TAKERU] A dragon knight, huh?

That's a total RPG classic.

If I ever meet one, I'll definitely stare.

[crickets chirping]

Cast light!

Whoa.

[magical twinkling, clinking]

So these magic stones of yours will keep monsters away?

Yes. And if anything does get too close,

then Bee will let us know.

I feel so much better knowing that.

It's a dragon, after all.

Yeah, and it's Bee.

- Mm-hmm. - [bee burbles]

Man, dragon trust is off the charts.

Well, then, suppose I'll start preparing dinner.

[TAKERU] If it's all right with you,

I'd like to cook dinner for you tonight as my way of saying,

- thanks. - [ELIZA] Huh?

[magical twinkle, lighthearted music]

[BOTH] [gasping]

There's no way you weren't a mage, Takeru.

You've got it wrong.

This bag here, it's just an item box.

That seems like a useful thing to have.

[magical twinkling, sizzling, bubbling]

Oh, wow, it looks delicious!

I want a piece of that juicy steak!

You've really outdone yourself, Takeru.

Now, let's eat up.

[BOTH] Thank you for the food!

[chomping, moaning]

[magical twinkling]

So yummy!

I guess I should dig in, too.

[chomping]

This stew is amazing.

I must admit, you're quite the cook.

Thank you, Eliza.

[porun breathes heavily]

Hmm?

Porun, you OK?

If it doesn't suit your taste,

you don't have to eat it.

Hey, what's going on with you?

[sobbing] This food is just too good!

Day after day, we've been on the road, eating nothing but

the same old jerky!

Then you come along and cook

this appetizing feast,

bringing happiness to the kids' faces!

Now I can't stop myself from crying these tears of joy!

[laughs] That's kind of you, but you're exaggerating.

[sobbing, laughs]

Takeru, you may not be a mage,

but you're no ordinary guy!

You're secretly a taste wizard, aren't you?

[laughs] What kind of wizard's that?

[laughter]

[burbling]

[magical twinkling]

[uplifting guitar melody]

[ELIZA] ♪ Do da da da da ♪

♪ Do da da da da ♪

♪ Do da do da da do da do da da da ♪

[laughter, burbling]

♪ Do da da da da ♪

♪ Do da do da da do da do da da da ♪

[TAKERU] Back when I was on Earth,

I'd be fine eating alone--

[ELIZA] ♪ Do da do da da do ♪

[TAKERU]--sitting on the couch,

eating my normal TV dinner.

But this?

It isn't so bad.

For the first time since coming to this world,

I was truly able to enjoy myself and

laugh from the heart.

[laughs]

[laughter, burbling]

♪ ♪

[snoring, burbling]

♪ ♪

[snoring]

Hmm.

[magical twinkling]

[theme music, singing in Japanese]

♪ ♪