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Welcome.

I'm Shueste Flumvelk.

I've been looking forward to meeting you.

I intend to spend the next three days

in the same room as you, Master Beryl.

Since we'll be partners for the banquet, we should get to know each other better.

With all due respect, what exactly does sharing a room have to do with that?

Master is very sensitive.

The stress of being with a stranger would make getting to know them difficult.

It simply wouldn't work.

Um, Lady Shueste...

Just Shueste is fine.

No, that's...

It's fine.

I'd like you to address me like you do my brother.

No, no, no...

Now, let's go to our room, shall we?

I'm afraid I can't do that.

I will work on how I address you, though.

Very well.

Allow me to show you around, then.

What's with this young lady?

EPISODE 8

The Old Country Bumpkin Gets a Marriage Proposal.

Your morning training?

Good morning, Lady Shueste.

Just Shueste, please.

And there's no need to speak so formally.

R... Right. I'll do my... got it.

Despite being busy, my father and brother train every morning, too.

They say it helps them focus on their official duties.

So they haven't forgotten their swordsmanship, then...

Is Gisgarte well?

Oh, yes! He's still assisting my brother and traveling all over our lands.

He's looking forward to seeing you again.

It's been ages. I'm looking forward to seeing him, too.

You and my father studied swordsmanship at the same dojo, didn't you?

We were training buddies then. I didn't know he was a noble.

It looks beautiful.

Thank you.

I apologize for my rudeness yesterday.

Oh, no...

Today, she's apologizing...

I really can't figure this girl out.

Flowers will eventually die, but new ones will always bloom.

I too wish to be one of the flowers

that keep the Flumvelk bloodline from dying out.

This is the security setup for the banquet.

Understood.

Now, let's go and inspect the venue.

-Allucia. -Yes?

I hear our Master turned Shueste down yesterday.

Did you have a hand in it, Warren?

No.

But I think the two of them would make a good match.

If left to his own devices, our Master would never get married.

You can see that too, right?

That may be true, but...

What would be the worst-case scenario if that happened?

That Master's bloodline would die out.

Exactly.

So is that why you want him to marry your sister?

What I want most for her is a loving, happy marriage.

But my sister has other ideas.

I wish to marry you, Master Beryl, for the sake of my family.

Why me?

I had three older brothers, but after a series of misfortunes,

Warren inherited the family title when he wasn't meant to.

The same thing happened with my father.

So that's what Warren meant yesterday by "a variety of reasons."

My father and brother had no choice but to inherit the family title.

A lord has a duty to protect his people.

Those two did something I could never do.

I've been watching my father and brother since I was young.

They aren't the type to show how much strain they're under,

but a great deal rests on their shoulders.

As a member of this family, I want to do my part, too.

Bringing a husband into this family to protect it should the worst happen.

That is my duty.

I've always wanted my sister to marry for herself, not for the family.

Shueste has high standards for who she'll marry.

A noble would mean conflicting interests, while a commoner wouldn't be accepted.

That's why she chose Master.

The king favors him, and he's her father's old friend and her brother's teacher.

So she saw him as ideal marriage material.

I have no objections, either.

Shueste is a good girl.

She's not a bad match for Master, either.

But if we're talking about good matches for him,

I think you'd be a good choice too, Allucia.

I know how you feel about him.

Do you still think it doesn't necessarily have to be you who makes Master happy?

Of course.

You're just like Master.

Left alone, you won't marry either.

You're right.

If needed, I'll give you a hand.

Pick a dress you like for the banquet.

I won't play favorites. I want all three of you to be happy.

As you know, Master's students aren't romantic prospects for him,

and he won't fall for cheap seduction.

That's true, but...

So surprise is the way to go.

Do you really want those two to end up married?

Shueste won't give up easily.

Maybe something flashy like this...

No, this one stands out more!

But it's a bit revealing...

It's not bad... Shall I pick something for you?

Yesterday, I realized my plan of us sharing a room wasn't going to work.

So today, I decided to be honest and tell you how I feel.

So that's what all this is about.

Please give serious thought to the idea of marrying me.

I think it would be beneficial for you as well, Master Beryl.

Uh...

Despite how I may look, I'm actually a good cook.

I've also studied how dishes in Beaden are seasoned.

And I've learned massage techniques.

I'll relieve your fatigue, Master Beryl.

I'm quite healthy.

-How many children do you want? -Whoa, whoa, whoa...

First of all, I'm an old guy.

The age gap is too big.

Age doesn't matter.

A humble country bumpkin like me is no match for you.

A swordmaster and a noble. What's so mismatched about that?

We don't know each other that well...

We can get to know each other after we get married!

It's no good. She has an answer for everything I say!

You're welcome to open a swordsmanship dojo here.

Please consider this marriage for our families...

For our families...

Would Gisgarte and Warren want that?

I'm sure both of them want you to be happy above all else.

I want to help my father and brother.

I respect the way you put your family first.

But I don't think you need to carry that burden.

Phew...

I really do have people constantly coming up to me.

I appreciate your help here, Shueste.

We're almost there. Don't relax just yet.

Y... Yeah...

Oh, Lady Shueste.

Oh, Lady Tanmelphit.

I can quite understand why my son wasn't to your liking.

You've brought the famed swordmaster with you tonight...

You do make quite the pair.

It appears you have imbibed a little too much.

Perhaps you would feel better resting in a separate room?

My, being instructed on my drinking habits. How very embarrassing.

That wasn't my intention...

There is talk that your blunt manner of speaking

is why you haven't yet managed to find someone to meet your standards.

How very shocking.

Oops.

I'm so very sorry. My hand slipped.

I'm a country bumpkin and not used to this. Please forgive me.

Sorry, I just got a bit irritated.

Did you just...

Old men with no manners can do stuff like this.

Gisgarte!

-You prefer ale, right? -Yeah.

Is Master Mordea well?

Yeah. He says his back's been killing him lately, though.

I'm sorry for hiding who I was all this time.

I didn't want people to treat me differently.

Nah, don't worry about it.

Still, Shueste really is a well-mannered young lady.

For your kid, at least.

You always have to get that final jab in.

But you're right, she really is a good girl.

That's why I want her to be happy.

All jokes aside, how about marrying Shueste?

That means I'd be calling you "Father." You okay with that?

That'd be weird.

But marriage is a good thing, you know.

Both Warren and I were lucky enough to find good wives.

Having a family you love gives you a reason to live.

I never thought I'd hear words like that coming from you.

The guy who peeked into the women's bath and got slapped.

You were in on it too!

No, you dragged me along with you.

Hey, hey, don't play dumb. You're the one who said you wanted to see it first.

No way, that was you!

Either way, it's over and done with.

You ended up dating the girl who slapped you, right?

Gotta respect your drive there.

Not another word! If my wife hears, I'll be in trouble!

I really can't imagine myself getting married, though.

I don't even really get the idea of love, to be honest.

Honestly, you've always been pretty dense when it comes to this sort of thing.

Surely at least one person has shown an interest in you by now?

It's not like I'm always oblivious...

The Commander of the Order is a true beauty.

Sorry to disturb you before you depart.

It's fine, I'm already ready.

-Actually, I have something to tell you. -Huh?

Thanks to you, I've made up my mind.

I bought this in town yesterday.

That's... So you mean...

Once we're back in Baltrain, I'm going to tell Frau how I feel.

I see... act first and you'll come out ahead.

Thank you.

I guess he's timed it right, then.

We are grateful for your hospitality during our stay, Margrave.

Thank you once again.

I wish both of you continued success in the future.

Master was watching you at the banquet.

I'd say our plan worked.

Give it one more push on the way home.

Wha...?!

-Master Beryl. -Hm?

Here.

I used flowers from the garden.

I wanted you to have it.

Thank you. I'll treasure it.

Shueste has never given anyone something handmade before.

Huh?!

Fog?

Is it that time of year?

Is something wrong?

The fog has suddenly thickened, so I'll go and check our route.

Ambush!

I'll check it out.

Wait! We need to stay together!

I'll go get him.

This is bad.

Master!

Kuriu! The silver-haired woman is over there.

They're after Allucia?

He can wield a sword that huge so easily?

I've got no use for you, old man!

Old guys sure are persistent.

That happens when you get old, huh?

Such a nice catch. I won't let you get away.

She's fast!

You're no pushover.

But I don't have time for you.

Sorry, but I'm not letting you go.

What?!

You bastard...

Whoa, hot!

Captain!

It's Kuriu!

Prim, we're pulling back. Help me!

I won't let that happen!

So they got away...

Vesper! Vesper!

Vesper!

Vesper! Vesper!

Get me a potion! Quickly!

Vesper!

We have six dead and seven wounded.

And two dead on the enemy side.

You really had a rough time.

The coat you asked me to analyze...

As expected, it was protected by some kind of magic.

So that's why I couldn't cut through it.

The fog mentioned in your report was almost certainly caused by magic, too.

So they're skilled fighters who work in tandem with wizards...?

I know a group that favors such tactics.

The Verdapis Mercenary Company.

It has to be them.

They originate from the Kingdom of Edeldia.

Edeldia fell to the Salura Zaruk Empire and became a vassal state, as I recall.

Their origin lies in a fighting unit that survived the war and escaped.

The leader is Hanoy Cressa, the one with the greatsword.

Just what are they after?

You don't know?

That visit to the margrave was seen as a precursor to a marriage.

Their true objective was to stop that wedding.

So who would stand in their way?

Allucia.

The Order's greatest asset. Its commander.

That's right.

Those who oppose the marriage hired the Verdapis Mercenary Company.

You can guess who, can't you?

You can't just sit on the sidelines here.

You're right in the middle of all this.

I'll wield my sword whenever it's needed.

No matter who my opponent is.

You...

You've changed.

It's nice to meet old friends again and share a drink.

It's tempting to say, "You've gotten old," but it'll get thrown back at you for sure.

Next time: "The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Holy City."

SUBTITLES BY: MARDI MIYAKE