01x13 - I Want to Win the Bid No Matter What

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Our total budget came

out to 950 million gil.

Our chances of winning are about 70%.

If it's all right with you, there

are more avenues I can explore

Nah.

You've already done so much.

Thank you.

It was noth—

Hey, Krai!

If you don't end up winning, I'll just

steal it from that aristocrat brat for you.

Liz!

Doing something like that would

just put Krai under suspicion!

You'll have to make it look like some

violent bandits or something

Let's end the joke there, shall we?

The Reversible Face

I definitely want it, but

Let go!

I don't want any more trouble

You let go first!

If I don't win it at today's

auction, I'll just give up.

If I accrue more debt,

Eva will get really mad again.

Let This Grieving Soul Retire!

Let This Grieving Soul Retire

Yup!

"I Want to Win the Bid No Matter What!"

Episode 13

I Want to Win the Bid No Matter What

Wow!

So many people!

Are they all here to take

part in the auction?

A lot of spectators, too.

Good morning, Master!

Wait, you guys came, too?

You've become friends, huh?

Oh, no. I just came to see

your magnificent self.

Then I randomly ran into them.

Long time no see, Krai.

Nice to see you both!

Hi, Rhuda.

So I've heard

Heya.

Hello, Tino.

there's some incredible relic

you're trying to get your hands on.

Sounds like your debt's

through the roof, too!

Yeah, something like that.

But, Tino How come you came by yourself?

You could've come with us.

Well

I didn't get invited.

Sorry, I completely forgot.

W-Well, I've been attracting

a lot of unwelcome attention lately.

You probably shouldn't be around me.

That's Thousand Tricks.

Yup, yup!

I heard the relic is incredible.

All-powerful, I heard.

More attention than I even imagined.

That's it!

Tino, how would you like to be

my agent at the auction?

Your agent?

Right.

When I give you the signal,

you raise the paddle and bid.

13.27 million gil!

It's a rare opportunity,

so why don't you all enjoy yourselves, too?

Are you sure?

Sure.

I've done it tons of times already.

Aw, but I wanted to

Come on, Liz. Don't make that

kind of disappointed face.

Fine.

Ti!

You better win this.

You know what happens if you don't.

Yes, ma'am!

You can count on me.

I will definitely win that mask!

I mean, I'm the one who'll

be giving her the signal,

so if she doesn't win,

it won't be her fault

Looks like she prepared her funds.

What will be, will be.

Sold!

Entry number 14, the Mirror Shield,

sold for 15 million gil

to bidder number 413!

Next up, we have entry number 15.

So, Krai, when is your relic coming up?

Is it next? The one after?

Sorry, but it won't be

coming out for a while.

It's a popular item, so I'm

guessing they're dragging it out.

What, it's last?

Tell me about it.

Since my funds are limited,

I can't bid on anything else until

the Reversible Face comes out.

If it came out in the first half,

I could bid on other relics afterward, too!

Next up, we have entry number 16!

Next up, we have entry number 17!

This sword can change its length from

30 centimeters to three meters at will!

I want it! I want it!

Is she urging me? Am I being urged?

"Master, are you sure you

don't want to buy that?"

Is Tino testing me?!

I want it!

I want to participate!

I want to participate in the auction!

But the funds

But wait.

I've still got an ace up my sleeve.

No, no, hang on.

I really can't do that.

This isn't an emergency situation.

Or is it?

Is this not an emergency?

It is, right?!

Next up, we've got a cloak that

allows you to breathe underwater!

I want it. I want it! I want it!

Damn it, why do all the fun

relics need to come out today?!

If it weren't for the Reversible Face,

I could have bought so many!

Tino's looking at me again.

She's looking at me!

She's testing my love for relics!

Do I even care about the mask anymore?!

Quantity over quality?

I feel like I'm quietly watching someone

else take away the girl I like!

Boots that can make you

levitate one centimeter!

Would you actually use

those after buying them?!

I would!

So please give them to me!

Argh, why aren't I wealthy?!

I want relics! I want relics!

I can't stand it anymore!

I'm not proud of it, but I've got

less self-control than anyone else!

Let's buy them.

Let's give her the sign.

I'm sure Tino will praise me for it, too.

A crystal ball that predicts the

weather with 70 percent accuracy!

I want it!

Hold on. I may have an ace up my sleeve,

but if I were to bid on another

relic now, Sitri would

probably say nothing and

let me get away with it.

Has the time come?

Krai?

What's up?

This farce ends now.

I will show you how terrifying

I can really be.

Burn this image into your retinas!

This is Thousand Tricks going into

debt with his childhood friends

to go on a relic-buying frenzy!

Next up, we have entry number 44.

An item from our empire's pride and joy,

the Institute for Relic Research!

A metal golem constructed

by a certain magic association!

A golem?

So not a relic?

Si, isn't that?

Huh?

Akasha?

What is it doing here?

Akasha?

You mean

If possible, I'd like us to get our hands

on the Akasha golem and the Malice Eaters.

We'll start the bid at 30 million gil!

I've got 30 million.

35 million.

40 million!

Over there, 50 million.

Sitri, what do you want to do?

Nothing. It's fine.

If I bid on that, we won't

be able to get your relic.

It's just that

creating that took an enormous

amount of my time and money.

But that's not the only

thing that's important.

I don't know how anyone else feels,

but to me, it's like a

memento of my colleagues.

So it has sentimental value?

It's fine. Don't worry about me.

I'm totally fine.

You're such a liar, Sitri.

We've got 300 million gil!

And now, we've got 330 million.

The bid is still climbing higher!

330 million!

380 million!

Krai.

Are you really sure?

If you keep going, we won't

be able to get your relic.

It's fine.

This is how money is meant to be used.

You go, Krai.

It's all basically Sitri's money, anyway.

400 million!

And we've already passed it!

All right, 410 million!

We've got 430 million!

Sitri usually endures things in silence.

440 million!

450 million!

There it is, 470 million!

But look at her face

480 million!

Can we get 490 million?!

The Akashic Tower probably

stole skills and inventions

from her alchemist colleagues

to build that golem.

Or something like that.

That's why she called it a memento.

500 million!

We're now at 500 million!

500 million?

I could buy so many other relics with that!

That's enough, Krai.

If we keep this up, we won't

be able to buy your relic.

Don't worry about that.

Huh?

Actually, I've been collecting money

to get this golem all along.

Krai

But Si's budget is 950 million gil.

Let's just hope the others

give up before then.

760 million gil!

830 million gil!

Yes, over there, 950 million gil!

Don't.

Don't. Don't. Don't. Don't!

There it is!

990 million gil!

Over our budget.

Huh?

What?!

Entry number 44.

The silver golem has been sold for

1 billion and 60 million gil!

Oh, boy.

Looks like their limit was 1 billion.

Krai

That was 110 million over our budget!

It's a serious crime if you can't pay up!

Oh, but Ti placed the bid,

so it's not our problem.

Don't worry.

I've got an ace up my sleeve.

Krai?

Sitri.

With this, we have exactly enough.

So go pay.

Krai

Thank you so much!

I promise to pay you back!

Yup, yup.

You go, Krai.

Well, if you're going to pay

it back, it goes to Lucia.

Ever seen an older brother

use half of his little sister's

savings for his childhood friend?

Have you?!

We have now received information

about the metal golem's bidder!

Setting a record bid at

1 billion and 60 million gil

is bidder number 66!

His name is Greg Zangief!

Why is it The Great Greg?

One billion

How do you feel, Greg?

Master, I'm really sorry.

I didn't actually know

how to bid in an auction.

Greg said he did,

so I asked him to handle it.

Then this happened

Don't worry about it.

Greg is a veteran hunter.

I'm sure he won't flap his

gums about me and Sitri.

It looks like you've spent a lot of money,

so what are you gonna do about that relic?

It's still due to appear, right?

It's fine.

I got what I wanted, anyway.

Really?

Yeah.

I'm pretty tired, so I'm headed home now.

It looks like Sitri and the others

will have to pick up the golem.

You guys stay here and have a good time.

Master

I know we're all having a great time!

Ladies and gentlemen, the relic

you've all been waiting for

is about to take center stage!

I swear, I will definitely give

that all-powerful relic to Ark!

Oh, right!

Let me get straight to the point.

Please go see Lady Éclair right away.

Everything will be made clear.

Is this about that one relic?

I heard she wanted to win the bid for it.

Yeah.

I don't know if she heard my warning or not,

but that thing's a bit dangerous.

Hey!

You're giving us vague information again!

Are you trying to make Ark your gofer?

Yup, yup.

Go yourself!

A dangerous relic?

Yes, in a way.

But you can handle it.

If you go now, I think

you'll make it in time.

I see.

Do I need weapons?

Huh?

Oh. No, you don't.

In fact, I think it's

best if you don't take any.

And what if I'm too late?

Then I'll be sad.

All set.

Lady Éclair will give Ark the relic.

Then I'll buy it off him for

the friends-and-family price.

Why didn't I do this from the start?

Yup, yup.

The problem is whether or not

Ark will accept the gift

Knowing her, she'd probably throw

a temper tantrum if he didn't.

In the end, he'll have to take it.

I'm going to have to thank him!

I know!

He let you win.

Why do you say that, Father?

I won the bid for the relic.

I won against him!

Do you still not see?

Thousand Tricks has already

left the auction hall.

I also have a report that he had

funds far beyond 200 million

Win or lose, if he were to take

us on, some ill will would remain.

This is utterly vexing!

We spent 200 million just to learn

how capable Thousand Tricks is.

He took pity on me.

He let me win.

And what did I gain? This creepy thing.

I can't give this to Ark.

How can this be the all-powerful relic?

I'm so powerless

Do you desire power?

Sorry?

I've been watching all this time.

Lament. Sorrow.

Wrath. Despair.

You are fit to receive my power, weak one.

I elevate people.

I give hope to those who are weary.

Answer me, Thousand Tricks.

What does this mask do?

That I cannot say.

But if my predictions are right,

that relic is a bit dangerous.

Dangerous Dangerous

I see.

So Lady Éclair did that for me

What a pointless endeavor.

Did she really believe that you'd see any

value in gaining strength from a relic?

Éclair has kept herself shut up

in her room since last evening.

But I'm sure she would come out for you.

Thank you for coming. It's a great help.

It's nothing.

Krai, what were you thinking?

What are you trying to do, pushing

a 10-year-old girl into this kind of state?

Why did you make me come here?

What was that?!

Excuse me!

Benetta, directions!

Left, and then the third right!

Don't patronize me.

Don't look at me like that!

Don't patronize me!

I am

Lady Éclair!

Could that mask be the relic?

Don't look at me like that!

I've become strong!

I'll k*ll anyone who mocks me!

Ark

Lady Éclair. It's me.

A-Ark?

Ark, is that you?

What in the world happened here?

I got this

It's the world's strongest relic,

and I got it for you.

I fought to get this, and yet

Why?

Why do I

Do I

Thank you very much.

It's all right now, Lady Éclair.

Would you take off the

mask and let me have it?

Why, Ark?

Why did you bring that?

Oh. No, you don't.

In fact, I think it's

best if you don't take any.

Everyone, select your spells

and attacks very carefully!

We will remove the mask without

harming a hair on Lady Éclair's head!

On my honor as Ark Brave,

we will succeed!

Yes, sir!

I am strong! I am strong!

Nobody can mock me! Nobody can mock me!

I'm all-powerful!

Man, it really makes you laugh, right?

That creepy mask going

for 200 million gil!

Sorry, but truth be told, I thought

it would sell for even more!

You're too greedy.

200 million for that thing

is more than enough.

You're late, losers!

Since when are any of you in the

position to keep me waiting?

I'll k*ll you.

What the hell do you want?

It's an important yet simple matter.

Krai's scheme is the reason

your relic yielded such a profit.

Which means he deserves a cut.

What?! You really think

we'd go along with that?!

Huh?

I didn't say it would be for nothing.

I'll sell this to you for 110 million gil.

What is that?

It's an antidote.

You didn't notice anything unusual

when you were drinking without a care?

Here you go!

Like the taste of the beer being a bit off?

Or that you were getting

drunk faster than usual?

Enjoy!

N-Now that you mention it

M-My stomach does feel funny.

I don't believe this. You poisoned us?!

We're being nice.

Usually, we'd charge 200 million, but we're

letting you keep 90 million for yourselves!

Since you're level 7, Arnold,

you're probably fine.

But what about the others?

Guys!

So what do you say?

This bargain's to die for!

Forgive me, Ark!

What is the meaning of this?

I wanted to show you how

grateful I am and apologize.

From the looks of it, the young lady must

have thrown quite a tantrum.

A tantrum?

Something like that, but you know, Krai,

that wasn't nearly enough to go on.

I'm really sorry about that.

Speaking of, do you have it?

I don't know everything, you know?

Krai! Don't do anything hasty.

This texture!

Yup, this is the Reversible Face!

Just as I thought I had acquired some

real talent, I got subdued again

I'll need to change my approach.

It spoke! That's so cool!

Thousand Tricks, I was wrong.

I am grateful that you sent Ark to assist—

Sure. Huh?

So gross.

That's so gross.

Strength, agility, stamina,

magic ability, all E-.

Motivation, zero.

Overall rating, 3 points.

Required base parameters to initiate

Overgreed are not present.

Forcibly disengaging.

This isn't a Reversible Face?

Talking relics are rare,

though, so that's still good.

Can I have this?

Yes, you can have it!

It was wrong of me to go after

a relic that you wanted!

Thanks!

Since you're already here,

why don't you have some cake?

We're back!

Krai.

In the end, the relic became his.

All's well that ends well!

It may have not been the mask he sought,

but don't grieve, our Krai Andrey!

Wait a minute

So that mask worked on Lady Éclair?

That means even that little

rich girl's stronger than

Yeah, I really do want to retire.

I think I'm gonna puke.

Level 8 Treasure Vault

"Night Palace"

Right.

Thank you!

All right! I'm going to

go settle this thing!

"Thousand Swords"

Luke Sykol

Hunter Level 6

"Immutable"

Ansem Smart

Hunter Level 7

Yes.

"Avatar of Creation"

Lucia Rogier

Hunter Level 6

I suppose we can wait a little longer.

Yes!

We are now in the golden age

of the treasure hunters!

Among the sparkling talent on

display in the capital of Zebrudia,

there was one man who stood

out amongst all others!

His name is Krai Andrey.

This is an epic tale

full of glory and agony,

of how he became renowned

for being the leader

of the strongest party he founded

with his childhood friends,

and also the master of the strongest clan!

A report to the Association?

Yes, the regular status update

about the Grievers' members.

I did prepare something already, but

Ah, Eliza.

Yes.

Eliza Beck,

"Lost One"

Eliza Beck

Hunter Level 6

the one and only person to join the

Grieving Souls after we formed.

Our seventh member.

She's a thief from the Desert Nobles.

Maybe it's because she's a free spirit,

or because she always has wanderlust

But we haven't seen her in some time.

Just write in whatever.

I guess we have no choice.