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Is that a flying carpet?

I heard you got it from His Majesty, but are you sure he didn't scam you?

No, it can actually fly.

Not bad, flying carpet.

Or rather...

From now on, I will address you as the rebellious rug, Carpy!

They must not be spoken.

They are the posthumous names of those who were cursed.

They must not be forgotten.

It's a sign that they will eventually be regarded as the most ominous.

"Carpy, the flying carpet."

This is the heroic tale of Krai Andrey,

the leader of the invincible party,

who fascinated both gods and demons

in a mundane tale overflowing with love and peace.

Or so it was supposed to be.

By the way, Leader.

Maybe you should start getting ready for your assignment?

Huh? Assignment?

Have you chosen who's accompanying you to protect His Majesty?

In order to keep things balanced with the Knight's Order,

there's a limit of five people.

Huh?

Ah, right, yup.

If that's the case, then maybe all the Grievers besides Eliza and myself could go.

Stop joking around.

His Majesty personally requested you for this job.

That wasn't supposed to be a joke...

By the way—

By the way, Ark will be away for some time.

I thought as much.

Five of us, including me...

If I picked from my party, someone would have to sit it out.

Well, then...

Let us assemble...

the dream team.

Hm. That was a masterfully composed spell, Art.

"I'd Rather Skip the Escort Quest."

Stop screwing around!

We're talking about guarding His Majesty!

Why did my name even come up?!

You need to consider this carefully!

This request represents an extremely important mission

that will affect the standing of every treasure hunter in Zebrudia.

Failure is not an option.

I understand you're trying to be considerate,

but this is obviously not a job for a retired person like myself.

"Trying to be considerate,"

more like, if I drag you into this, you'll probably take responsibility.

Well then, Kaina, you'll do.

Come with me to guard His Majesty.

What?

M-Me?

Co-Co-Co-Co-Co...

Cock-a-doodle-do?

Come on, now! His Majesty is serious business!

I am giving this serious thought, though...

Huh?

Sorry about that.

He's completely frazzled by the weight of this responsibility.

This is a list of high-level hunters.

Use it for reference.

Feel free to wait over there.

Huh?

Krai?

Is there anyone good on here?

Ark is out, I can't use my party members,

and Arnold isn't an option.

Kaina, can you get in touch with this Kechakacha...

This Kechachakka person?

Kechacha?

K-Kechakecha?

Kechacha... Chakaka?

Chaka?

I was expecting you, Thousand Tricks.

I'm honored by your request,

but as you well know, the empire placed me under house arrest.

I am banned from leaving the capital.

I had no idea.

Though I guess it stands to reason after she blew up the castle like that.

And I'm still taking care of the aftermath of the battle with Akashic Tower.

Exhausting the fire elemental and lightning elemental we summoned

was your work as well, correct?

I'm sorry?

No need to play dumb.

Thanks to you, the capital avoided any serious damage.

I don't know how you did it, but you have my thanks.

I really don't know what she's talking about, but whatever.

If the fire granny can't do it, though...

Master.

Hmm?

This is a very important mission.

Why don't you recommend another mage from Hidden Curse?

That would be a great help, Arty!

Um, Krai...

That's a nickname only Mary uses...

Everyone else calls her Art.

Oh, really?

Not a bad idea,

and while I don't mind leaving it to you for suggesting it,

there's no room for error when it comes to protecting His Majesty.

You called, Rosemary?

Let me introduce my vice clan master.

Telm Apoclys, "Counter Cascade." He's level 7.

I take it you have no objections?

Kechachakka and Telm, huh?

I know I kinda rushed the decision,

but guard duty with two people I don't know makes me want to puke.

I gotta make sure the other three aren't complete strangers.

Hello there, puny human.

You seem to be in good health, as usual.

Lapis, Kris.

I heard you caused quite the uproar at His Majesty's palace, honestly.

You must have some unholy luck, getting out of there unscathed, honestly.

What?

Is this some kind of joke, puny human?!

Why the hell do I have to protect His Majesty?!

Kris, manners.

Please! Thank you!

You see, I'm still looking for teammates.

You'd work too, Lapis.

You handle it, Kris.

What, honestly?

No harm in helping Lucia's older brother.

Just a m-m-m-minute!

Honestly... honestly...

Lapis?

A mission befitting us Nobles.

Don't say you're incapable.

You heard her, puny human.

Lapis has ordered me to go with you, honestly!

You better be grateful, honestly!

So now I've got three people...

Room for two more.

Maybe I should add Carpy the rebellious rug to the team...

I guess I can't do that.

If only I had some more candidates.

There's one right here.

Oh, Sitri.

Sorry, though.

If I put in someone from our party,

it'd mean excluding the others.

I know that.

It wouldn't be fair if I were the only one having a good time.

Which is why...

Meet Sir Killigan Version Alpha.

He's a friend I made recently.

Quite the unusual friend you've got there.

I prepared a controller as well.

He's an independently thinking model,

so he'll still move and act when left to his own devices.

Then what's the controller for?

Sure. Just push this button to start him up.

He's incapable of betraying you, so be sure to take him along.

You can also just throw him away once you're done.

Well, if you insist.

Thank you.

So now we've got four.

I just need to pick one more.

Aren't you the fifth person?

I completely forgot!

What is the meaning of this?

You didn't bring anyone from your own party.

Counter Cascade and the mage from Starlight are one thing,

but I've never heard of this Kechachakka.

And this Sir Killigan Version Alpha...

What does that even refer to?!

Not to mention, there are three mages!

Why did you choose this lineup?

Please calm down.

This was the best team I could come up with.

Very well.

But are they all trustworthy?

None of them secretly work for the Fox?

Of course they're trustworthy. I guarantee it.

That fox phantom was so utterly indifferent that even I could sense it.

I'd definitely notice an infiltrator.

There's no way Telm and the others are foxes.

I mean, they're so very clearly human!

How long are you going to keep flapping your gums, honestly?

Now that I'm involved,

there's no way anything could possibly go wrong!

Honestly.

We're talking about His Majesty's protection detail.

No amount of precaution is too much.

Make no mistake, honestly.

As a Noble, I don't give a damn about any human, emperor or not, honestly.

I'm only here on orders from Lapis!

Honestly!

- Now, now, Kris. Let's simmer down.

- Hmph!

I plan on leaving her in charge of keeping the carpet charged.

Don't get full of yourself, puny human!

I could handle this entire protection mission on my own, honestly!

So, I don't have to go?

Cut it out already, honestly!

You think you can make me do your work while you sit around, honestly?!

If you really are a level 8, you should act accordingly!

There, there, let me get you some tea.

This is a perfect lineup that I'm sure even His Majesty would be satisfied with.

If there are any objections, give the job to someone else.

But I'm not returning the carpet.

Don't you have any sweets to go with this tea?

Honestly!

So, let's quickly review our decisions so far.

This time, we will focus on supporting Krai

as he is tasked with protecting His Majesty

until they get to the desert country of Toweyezant.

Regarding the members of the guard team,

I wasn't able to complete their background checks.

However, I was able to send in my specially made Sir Killigan,

so we're perfectly set up to gather intel in the field.

Right.

And with this new information,

I've determined that the Fox is indeed targeting the Emperor

and probably also sent the dragon that attacked the palace to frame Krai.

Assuming the Fox's aim is to kill His Majesty,

it's logical he would be attacked while traveling with a smaller guard.

When you say "fox," you mean the thirteen-tailed fox from the Peregrine Lodge, right?

If that thing launched an attack, even I'd have trouble cutting it down.

Not that fox, Luke.

That fox monster would never give a damn about human empires or emperors.

What?

Then what fox are we talking about?

Nine-Tailed Shadow Fox.

It's a crime syndicate.

They are extremely secretive, and we don't know who they are.

This means we don't know the extent of their infiltration.

Their objective is the complete destruction of society.

So, their appearance at the gathering was a declaration of war against Zebrudia?

Right.

It doesn't matter to us if His Majesty dies,

but if the people who tried to frame Krai are involved, it's a different story.

Of course we'll fight.

So then, it's the same old same old.

We don't know how strong the enemy is, or what's going to happen.

We'll follow Krai's lead like always and see where it goes.

Right.

That's right.

Krai is our compass.

You're also fine with this, right, Ti?

R-Right!

I'll just do what I always do,

wait here for Master and all of you to come ba...

Thousand Tricks isn't making any sense!

His behavior is always suspicious.

I am also uncertain if the people he chose to guard you can be trusted...

Are you truly certain they are acceptable?

The one who proved his innocence was none other than yourself.

Using the True Tears without the proper protocol is a severe crime.

However, Thousand Tricks freely subjected himself to its judgment,

proved his innocence and also vindicated your crime in one fell swoop.

It is exactly as you say.

He is likely aware of the Fox's next move.

Do we trust him, or not?

We are the ones being tested here.

Here it is.

It was out of mana during our vacation,

but now I can finally ask Lucia to recharge it.

Umm,

so you are Kechachakka Munk?

You certainly have some impressive fashion sense.

We're not communicating here...

And he's just as fishy as he sounded from his name.

But there's no way someone who's this could actually be shady.

This must be fate.

I'm sure we'll become friends.

What the hell are you wearing, puny human?

We're guarding His Majesty, honestly!

If you're coming with me, you'll have to wear something appropriate, honestly!

You're making me look bad, honestly!

I'm ashamed to be seen with you, honestly!

Wait, does that mean my outfit is...

even worse than his?

Thousand Tricks, you're famous for being a collector of relics.

Might your clothing be some manner of powerful relic, too?

Is that what it is?

Why are you dressed like that?!

Don't you have any sense of gravity?

This isn't some sort of vacation!

This is my combat outfit.

Stop lying, you idiot!

Like the name "Perfect Vacation" suggests,

this relic ensures wonderful relaxation.

No matter the environment,

no matter the conditions,

it puts its wearer in the most pleasant mood.

We don't know where the enemy is lying in wait!

No matter how much I get yelled at, it just doesn't reach my mind.

Impressive, Telm.

You knew exactly what this is.

Are you listening to me?

I've had enough!

I never expected hunters to be cultured, anyway!

You received your payment up front, so you'd better work hard!

Oh, Mr. Franz?

What is it?!

Please don't get mad if anything happens during this mission.

I tend to attract all sorts of things.

Then that's settled.

For starters, they were the ones who asked me.

This isn't my fault.

You done yapping, puny human?

I received our instructions earlier.

They've arranged iron horses for our travel.

The Imperial Guard will escort His Majesty's carriage.

They would like us to fortify the surrounding perimeter while we're on the move.

That's what they said?

Thanks, Telm.

Think nothing of it.

Being a vice clan master mostly means taking care of miscellaneous business.

I'll be happy to assist.

What a great guy!

Who knew the fire granny had someone so capable in her ranks?

I guess all the vice clan masters are this capable.

Achoo!

Everyone, I'll be counting on you.

I know you can't count on me as a leader, so I apologize.

Stand tall, puny human!

You're making me look like a fool for following your orders, honestly!

Do you want me to take over as leader instead, honestly?

Really? You would?

It was a rhetorical question, honestly!

Hey, where is your horse, honestly?

Turned it down.

For starters, I can't ride one.

I already have this.

Let's go.

This will be our first mission.

Now, fly!

My rebellious rug, Carpy!

Was that an explosion?!

Go check!

Quit fooling around, honestly!

Why do I have to let you ride with me, honestly?!

It's bad enough our departure was delayed two hours, honestly!

That was my bad.

I kinda thought it'd warmed up to me by now.

W-Watch where you're grabbing, honestly!

I'm sorry.

Anyway, you're not paying me the proper respect, puny human, honestly.

Normally, a mere human touching a Noble is unhe—

You need to get yourself together, puny human, honestly.

I can't believe you just fell off a horse.

Are you really level 8, honestly?

You're just the worst.

I will grant you permission to touch me for the time being.

So hold on tight, honestly!

Oh, thank you so much.

This relic really does make everything so pleasant.

I'm starting to feel sleepy.

You're lucky I am so kind, honestly.

If I were an ordinary Noble, you'd be dead by now, puny human, honestly!

You're so kind.

You're way better than the carpet.

Now I know you're mocking me!

What's going on?

This took three minutes longer than we'd planned.

We're doing a time trial here,

but Si had to be stingy with the sleep potion!

I mean, these goons were hired by the Fox to attack His Majesty, so you know?

Oh, so these aren't Foxes?

Figures they weren't worth cutting down!

I know, right?

Even Ti looks like she's not satisfied at all.

Yes, Liz...

It looks like Krai bought us about two hours,

so why don't we continue cleaning up?

Right.

If push comes to shove, we've got Lucia, too.

Looks like nothing happened on day one.

The Fox seems to have been scared off.

No, we can't let down our guard yet.

Shut up!

The only one to cause any problems today was you!

Don't stand there in that idiotic getup sounding reasonable!

Get off of me! Don't make me unravel you!

No need to yell like that, honestly.

If I'm around, everything will be fine, no matter what happens, honestly.

It's strange, though.

I'm here, but not a single bandit, monster, treasure vault, or phantom has appeared.

Zero calamities, too.

Thousand Tricks.

Even if we are guarding His Majesty, I doubt much of anything will happen.

He's absolutely right.

We've put a lot of consideration into this protection plan,

and we have multiple options for our route and lodging

that are chosen on a daily basis.

So, if you believe we've overlooked something,

why don't you enlighten us with your oh-so-informed opinion?

Huh?

Oh, gee.

It's not like I can see the future either.

But as long as the day isn't over, we must stay vigilant.

Stop being so vague!

I want you to tell me exactly what you think will happen here!

Hm, let's see.

Maybe, like, a dragon attack?

But it's fine.

Telm will defeat any that do show up.

Probably.

Huh?

Thank you, Kris. You're a lifesaver.

Hey, puny human.

Who gave you permission to sit on my sofa, honestly?!

And how did you manage to use up all these relics already, honestly?

At least charge them yourself, honestly!

On top of that, you were spouting nonsense again.

Dragons don't just show up out of nowhere, honestly!

I only said that because he wanted an answer.

If nothing happens, that's great too.

What is that, honestly?

It was in front of my room.

Probably some kind of present.

This is really good!

Don't you ever have your guard up, honestly?

It's never down.

This heart looks like Sitri drew it.

I wonder how she knew which room was mine.

Dragons!

We've got dragons!

It's a pack of frigid dragons!

Protect His Majesty!

See? What did I say?

Frigid dragons tend to be on the small side, but they move in packs and have icy breath.

They're weak against fire, I think.

This isn't the time to be calm, honestly!

Come on, we're going to help His Majesty, honestly!

Do we have to?

Of course, honestly!

Wouldn't it be better to let Telm and Franz take care of this?

It would be pointless for me to go, too.

You're level 8, honestly!

Oh, man.

There's no way those dragons would just show up.

I swear Sitri did this because she heard what I said.

I mean, nobody would think

"Sending you a frigid dragon!"

was what that heart meant...

You went too far, Sitri.

Sitri, aren't you going too far?

His Majesty's actually gonna die at this rate.

I was only responsible for the first 11 of them.

It's not like I had that much potion on me.

Are they retaliating for having their nest destroyed?

Frigid dragons don't behave like that, though.

Right.

Don't tell me...

Someone is calling the dragons?

Good, good, frigid dragons.

Let them taste the power of the Fox!

With a name that's too suspicious,

and a look that's too suspicious,

the extremely suspicious Kechachakka is actually a member of the crime syndicate Fox!

That's just the way of the world.

That ignorant fool Thousand Tricks picked me for this team.

He's nobody to fear!

Flare Swallow!

Hey, fire isn't working at all, honestly!

What's going on, puny human, honestly?!

Well, that's strange!

We'll hold this one back!

Please, protect His Majesty!

Got it.

Let's go, puny human!

Yeah, sure.

This is bad.

You can stop any time now, Sitri.

If His Majesty dies, they'll probably make me give back the carpet.

That isn't it!

Many things are not as they seem,

our Krai Andrey!

Is His Majesty still safe?

Can the Fox's plans be foiled?

Find out in the next episode!

Please look forward to it!

Father...

Ryuu!

The power of the pleasant relic is amazing!

The buttons continue to be lopsided!

When His Majesty arrived, the inn began to murmur, but now it's in full chaos!

But more and more interruptions keep coming in!

Ah, cannae ya see this will never end?!

We can't just...

...let this go!

The departure was so leisurely!

But danger was looming right there!

Burning flames, glowing crescent moon!

Please tell me your plan!

"The Nine-Tailed Fox Wants to Move in the Shadows."

Let's search for it!

- Your...

- Your...

- Your...

Ryu-ryu...

Thine...

...next fragment of your dream!

Honestly!