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Hello, there! It's me, Arc.

Upon arriving in Primas, Lady Ariane went calling on Sir Danka, but...

Step right up, folks!

We've got tasty grilled Kraken for you!

I'll take two!

Three over here!

All right, form an orderly line!

Here you go, two grilled Kraken!

What the heck are you guys doing?!

Oh, Lady Ariane!

Since we had so much squid, I figured we may as well serve it to everyone.

Would you care for some?

You have to be squidding me!

No, it's quite tentacool.

Unbelievable... I take my eyes off you for a few minutes, and this happens.

Come now, it's fine.

We were able to offload all that squid and earn some traveling expenses.

So, how was Sir Danka?

Well, that's the thing. He's apparently left town already.

Egad!

He had spent some time recovering,

but as soon as he was mobile again, he headed for a town called Tajiento.

Then should we be headed for Tajiento as well?

It sounds like quite a trip.

The kind that'll require a fair bit of food and preparation.

Sir Arc already bought

a variety of groceries like tomatoes and red nails at the market.

I'm going to serve you some delicious cuisine!

Made with tomatoes and red nails? I bet that's going to be interesting.

Well, if you're sure, then let's get going.

What kind of distance are we talking about here?

Eight days on foot, five by bird.

Bird...?

Sh-Should an amateur really be doing this?!

I should really get back to cooking!

Then these are the birds you meant?!

I couldn't imagine anything more fantastical!

They're driorgles. And the perfect way of traveling over long distances.

Sorry folks, but the driorgles are all in their recovery period,

so I can't loan any out.

Well, that's a shame.

I do have a driftpus that was left behind the Tiger Clan, though.

A driftpus...

I guess we can take a look?

Is there a problem?

Well, driftpus are creatures that the Tiger Clan use to travel.

What's the Tiger Clan?

A type of beastman that's native to this continent.

So, if we can manage to ride it,

and return it to the Tiger Clan afterward,

we don't have to pay anything?

That's quite the deal.

The thing about riding a driftpus is...

They only accept people who outdo them in a contest of strength.

Which makes this your job, Arc.

It's a giant quadrupedal helping of fantasy!

Come on!

Have at you, my good driftpus!

How fitting for such a rugged-looking beast!

Trying to overpower me the honest way, eh?

I think it's just lost its will to struggle.

Me too.

Now, what am I going to do...

with you?

Maybe this?

Upsy-daisy!

That's going too far, Arc.

I'm impressed you were able to gather so much information

about the Holy East Revlon Empire in such short time...

It's quite impressive, Sekt.

Did anything about it strike you, Yuriarna?

While there are tensions with the east, for the most part, it's been peaceful.

That is true.

There have been no losses to the point that it seems unnatural.

Even without all-out warfare, there haven't even been the casualties

you'd expect from standard monster hunting.

I see.

I'm familiar with a country that has a similar state of affairs.

The Holy Hilk Kingdom?

I've heard the Holy Hilk Kingdom used to experience the same losses

controlling monster populations that most countries do.

Until that status quo abruptly changed after a certain incident...

Where the kingdom's army was slaughtered by a single monster...

I believe it was roughly a century ago.

The creature was described as a lord of the underworld or the Grim Reaper itself.

And it disappeared afterwards.

The annals say that the kingdom's paladins struck it down.

And ever since, the order of paladins have been the

foundation of the church's rule.

Then the unnatural-seeming decrease in casualties for the eastern empire

might be because of some collusion with the Hilk Holy Empire...?

We can only speculate for now, but...

I knew my eyes hadn't deceived me!

Look how it runs with such strength!

What better ride could one ask for to cut across the wilderness?!

Someone help me!

Thank you, Chiyome.

Oh, don't mention it.

Let's stop and rest here for today, out of concern for Lady Ariane's rear end.

Good point.

The driftpus can be quite taxing on the butt, depending on the individual.

And once her hindquarters are feeling better,

it'll be time for my specialty cuisine.

Next, I'll add these rump-shaped tomatoes...

Could we please stop talking about butts?!

And what kind of tomato is butt-shaped?!

What exactly are you making?

Chili peppers and tomatoes are a recipe for arabiatta.

I am not interested.

It's all right. These tomatoes have been treated.

I have an idea.

Perhaps you'd like me to cast Heal on your backside, Lady Ariane?

It'd be one thing if was a broken bone,

but I'm not sure how effective it'll be on something like this.

Don't forget the part where I don't want you casting magic on my butt.

Fair enough.

How's it feel now, Lady Ariane?

Honestly a lot better. Thank you!

Just let me know if it starts hurting again.

Next time, we can try putting needles in your rear end.

For... treatment, right?

Of course.

I have to say, my shoulders and lower back are feeling stiff as well.

I guess a long ride on a driftpus will do that to you.

Then why don't I help you relax them, Sir Arc?

Lady Tsubone?!

Sh-Should an amateur really be doing this?!

It's fine!

Loving Your Bones!

I thought it was a romance novel about a particularly possessive relationship...

but it's actually a book on osteopathy!

I've seen these moves before...

That said, it's been a fascinating read,

so I've been looking for a chance to try it out.

I must get back to cooking—!

Don't worry. Lady Ariane and I can take it from here.

I'd recommend having her focus on your butt, Arc.

Th-Then you'll want to take the pasta out of the bowl into... the frying pan...

Got it!

A-And if you'd add the sauce to the pasta... and then s-salt it...

Right.

My body does feel lighter...

I think that treatment may have been rather effective.

Yeah, maybe a little too much.

This is spicy!

It's quite good, though.

I'd never imagine it had red nails and tomatoes in it.

I know, right?! It's so strange!

And good!

Isn't it, though?

Beyond the spiciness lies savoriness.

The same concept as how pleasure waits beyond pain.

What's wrong, Ponta?

Someone is coming.

Is it a pack of driftpus?

Where did you people get that driftpus?! Answer me!

They're from the Tiger Clan!

Oh, what fine tiger ears!

But that's no attitude to for asking questions of a stranger.

Did you hear me?!

We've come here from the northern continent, and the forest of elves.

A rancher in Primas suggested that we return

this driftpus back to its Tiger Clan owner!

And I'm supposed to believe that?!

This driftpus' saddle marks it as one of ours!

Depending on your answer, your lives may be forfeit!

How to get him to believe us...?

If it isn't Ariane and Arc!

Danka!

Episode 9

Reunited to the Sound of a Dark Beast's Howl

What are you all doing here?

We're here to help with your mission.

I have to ask, why are you here among the Tiger Clan?

Well, the truth is...

I was attacked by someone in Primas,

so after a brief respite, I resumed my mission.

Along the way I helped out the Tiger Clan,

and met their chief, Ayn.

That explains it.

You can all relax!

These people aren't suspicious.

If you say so, then I believe it.

That's some profound trust.

Chief!

Giamiants have been spotted at a nearby settlement!

Again?!

Giamiants...?

Danka!

Ariane and Arc! And members of the Jinshin clan!

I need your help!

Is the evacuation done?

Yeah. Everyone else is fine.

Don't let these things get any deeper into the village!

Take them down!

Put me down!

I'm here to help!

So, those are giamiants?

Leave them to me!

Holy Knight special skill:

Holy Ray Sword!

H o l y

R a y

S w o r d

Danka, just who are these people?

Reliable comrades.

Heal!

There.

That should be everyone.

Great work, Sir Arc.

You've really been a huge help.

Allow me to thank you on behalf of the Tiger Clan.

Oh, no, think nothing of it.

What you did was truly impressive!

Taking down those giamiants in a single blow...

It was no great ordeal.

But do the giamiants always attack in that fashion?

No. They're fearsome beasts, but they've never attacked settlements before.

What could've caused it...?

In the Annett Mountains,

some force was abducting people and forcing them to mine rune stones.

And on top of that, they experimented with

turning workers who died into undead...

I have to imagine that some country is readying itself for a war.

I was thinking the same thing.

I came to investigate the southern continent

because I heard that elves were being taken captive here, as well.

It seems some of their clan have also taken to the same place.

And that's Tajiento?

That's right.

Could you perhaps eat in a more orderly fashion, Cardinal Charros?

Look, I'd love to savor this food.

But what choice do I have? There's no time.

Yet you intend to eat all of that?

I don't want to be wasteful, you know? Especially with such delicious food.

We're going to check on the nearby settlements tomorrow.

Will you come with us?

Yes, of course.

Acknowledged.

We need to figure out why the giamiants are running amok, and soon.

Sir Danka. There was something I was hoping to ask you.

What is it?

It's about the assailant who came after you.

Do you think they could've been a member of the Jinshin clan, like us?

No. That's unlikely.

He had the taint of death on him.

The taint of death?

The same thing that Ladies Ariane and Eevin encountered...?

Right. It's a kind of miasma that undead give off and elves can see.

Undead are those who should not exist in this world;

they envy the living, and spread death.

Then... it's not Sasuke!

Doesn't sound like it.

The two of them won't have to worry anymore, now.

Thank you for the valuable information.

No worries. Likewise, if you discover anything, please let me know.

I'm going to get some payback on that ambush bastard.

Someone sounds frustrated.

They're from the next settlement over!

These injuries are awful...

You'll have to excuse me.

Overheal!

She's better! What miraculous magic!

I can heal her wounds but not restore her stamina.

We need someplace for her to relax.

I'll carry her.

Help...

Gonna die...

Don't push yourself.

There were so many giamiants... They attacked the village...

Please, help...

Everyone's gonna die!

This doesn't look good!

We need to hit the giamiants and help the villagers who haven't escaped!

Understood!

Let's go! Defend the village with everything you have!

Blazing embers, heed my call. Consume all to ash!

Body to water: Spear Flow!

Wyvern Slash!

You can rest at ease, children.

Arc!

Lady Ariane, these are the last of the children.

What's the situation?

Definitely not good... these giamiants are really tough.

Ponta?

What's the matter, Ponta?

Is there something inside that beat up bag?

It smells awful...

It's passed away, but isn't this...?

It's a giamiant child.

Is this why they've been attacking the settlements?

Killing a child, using it as bait...

Who did this?!

Thank you for that, Arc.

The twin-blade user!

Then this is the one who attacked Sir Danka.

I can see the taint of death. There's no doubt about it.

I'm here to help!

Likewise!

Nice timing, Chiyome, Tsubone!

It's four on one, now. We've got this in the bag.

Lady Ariane, where I come from, we refer to that kind of talk as a "flag."

What kind of flag?

Beast ears?

Oh, no...

Lady Chiyome? What's matter?

How...?

Tsubone?

Sasuke...?

Translation: Lee Francis Timing: Andy Ellis Editing: Zachary Carlysle Quality Control: William Haggard Translation Check: Rei Miyasaka

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