01x02 - To a New Land

[bunniefuu]

[TAKUMI] Maple!

You did this, didn't you?

Hey, don't play dumb!

I was getting

a good night's rest

and you wrap me up

in your webs?

♪

What?

No apology?

[MAPLE]

I am sorry.

But master's been really busy.

Maple lonely.

[grunts]

You're lonely?

That makes sense.

I have been busy.

Too focused on potion

making and other work.

♪

I need to apologize, too.

Why don't we play, all right?

I can take a break today.

We play?

-Yay! Let's play!

-[MARTHA] Hey, Takumi!

We got to play!

I've brought you some dinner!

[gasps]

♪

Hold on!

It's not what you think!

Maple wasn't trying

to eat me or anything,

we were about to play,

that's all!

Ugh.

Oh, my.

This is spider silk, isn't it?

[evil chuckle]

[groans]

[MARTHA]

Ow. So nice!

I can't believe

we got to make clothing

with spider silk!

The texture's absolutely

flawless!

Oh, Maple,

you're the best, you know that?

Uh. Wait, Is spider silk really

that big of a deal around here?

Of course! In fact,

it's a luxury item here!

But the nobles always

get to it first!

Maple, my friend.

You're gonna make us rich.

Hey, Maple!

Could you make

something more elastic?

Oh. Maple doesn't

really understand

what you're saying.

It's like

Boing!

Y'know?

Elastic!

Get it?

♪

Uh?

She did it.

So cool!

Wow, they really communicated.

♪

[TAKUMI] Maple. So, um,

about what I said earlier.

♪

[MAPLE]

No play.

Busy now.

Well, that's great!

[birds chirping]

[TAKUMI] Right.

While Maple's making thread.

I should use this time

to finish my other projects.

[MOLLY]

Hey, do you like mine?

[GIRL 2A]

It looks great!

[TAKUMI] It's been nearly

a month since I came here.

But I want to head to the city

and study alchemy soon.

So, what am I supposed

to say to all the villagers?

They've been kind to me.

[birds chirping]

[BOBON] All right!

How's the sizing?

Whoa, it's a perfect fit!

Now, a few minor adjustments.

The soles and toes just

need to be reinforced!

You'll need it when

you're kicking things down.

Um, kick things?

That's not necessary,

I'm a producer.

[chuckles] Sure, but there

isn't a single producer

who can wander into a forest

full of monsters alone.

Yeah, you're probably right.

[BANGA] Oh. I see you finally

finished that armor.

Yep.

A few more tweaks

and we're all done.

[sighs]

I'm really gonna miss you.

Huh?

Same here.

You're leaving, right?

If you want your production

job to expand quickly.

I recommend going

to a city with higher demand

and a more reliable

supply of materials.

Thanks.

You're set for next week.

A trader from Bolton

will be here then.

Bolton?

We've arranged for you

to ride on his carriage.

Should make things easier.

Huh.

Thanks, Banga.

All right!

Now that's all settled,

let's get this finished up,

shall we?

You're incredible.

The both of you.

♪

Thank you so much!

[both chuckle]

[birds chirping]

[TAKUMI]

Hey, Martha!

Huh?

Oh, Takumi.

-What's

-[MARTHA] This stuff?

It's the innards

of a Horned Rabbit

Banga hunted.

And apparently, they're

the most delicious part,

but they need to be

processed to remove

any diseases or parasites.

Since we're not able

to do that here,

we have to throw them away.

Well, what if I use

purification magic?

Huh?

[TAKUMI]

Purification.

♪

There!

It should be edible now.

Oh, wow.

That's great.

You're able to use

light magic, Takumi?

Yeah.

Well, thank you.

Because of you,

these won't go to waste.

-Though

-Hm?

It's for the best

if you don't show

that magic to just anyone.

But, why not?

Light magic

is a very special power,

only a few people can use it.

It's rare that magic users

with enough skill

can make their living

off that alone.

Oh, I wasn't aware of that.

Don't worry, no one here

will pay it any mind.

But once you're out

of the village,

you should be careful of that.

♪

[TAKUMI] All right,

Earth magic, activate.

♪

-[rumbling]

-Over the next week.

I used my powers to further

develop Bord Village.

I wanted to make

it as safe as possible

for the villagers to live in.

♪

And provide them

all the conveniences I could.

♪

[clanging]

I mean, it's the least

I can do for them.

After all they've done for me.

♪

Is this Bord Village?

[BANGA]

Hey, Papek.

[PAPEK]

Mr. Banga.

Good afternoon.

Is that everything you ordered?

-[BANGA] Yeah.

-Very well, then.

We'll be waiting

for your next order.

-Banga!

-Uh?

Takumi.

Are you ready?

Oh, right.

So, this man is

Yeah.

He's the one I told you about.

Name's Papek.

I oversee a trading

company in Bolton.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Iruma Takumi.

I appreciate this!

So, are you ready kid?

[TAKUMI]

Yeah, I think so.

Oh, almost forgot.

Here.

I arranged for a hundred

more to be delivered

to your house.

If anything happens,

distribute them

amongst everyone.

♪

Thank you, it's a big help.

[PAPEK]

Hold on.

Is that a potion?

It is.

Just your basic healing potion.

[PAPEK]

And you made them?

[TAKUMI]

Yes, sir.

May I take a look?

Hm?

Hmm.

Oh?

[MARTHA]

Takumi.

I guess it's time.

Guess so.

Well, then

I'll wait in the carriage,

take your time.

[MOLLY]

Hey, where's Maple?

I'm sorry.

She's fast asleep.

I'll miss her.

Bye-bye.

Kid!

Take care!

And safe travels.

Thank you.

One more thing.

Here.

♪

What's this?

[WIFE 2A]

It fits. Looks good!

[WIFE 2B]

Yeah, I agree!

[MOLLY] Mister Takumi,

you look like a superhero!

We wanted to show

our appreciation.

So, we made this for you.

Maple was nice enough

to produce the threads.

And I designed

the pattern all by myself!

I love it!

Can't thank you enough.

Everyone

our time together was short,

but I truly appreciate

all you've done for me!

♪

[PAPEK]

Hep.

[horse neighs]

[BANGA]

We'll make sure your room

stays exactly

the way you left it!

[MARTHA]

Make sure you come back soon!

[BOBON]

Bye, kid!

Don't cry!

[MARTHA]

Take care of yourself!

[BOBON]

See you later!

[TAKUMI] [crying]

I'll miss you guys.

Thank you all.

Technically

this is the first place

I've lived in since

being in Mildgard.

My hometown!

♪

[rumbling]

[PAPEK]

The villagers love you.

You're quite the popular one,

eh, Mr. Takumi?

[HEATH]

It really does warm my heart.

You're practically family

to those villagers.

Come on, are you

crying right now, Heath?

I am.

This stuff gets to me.

You sound like an old man.

[grunts]

We haven't been

properly introduced.

I'm Heath.

My name's Riell.

The silent, gloomy guy

over here's Bogar.

Nice to meet you.

This lovely bunch

is a rank C adventuring party.

They like to call

themselves Lion Fang.

Oh, you must be

Papek's bodyguards.

Right. But it's actually more

peaceful than I expected,

so it's a little boring.

Yeah, I wouldn't mind

if a few monsters popped out.

[TAKUMI] Well,

I would mind it very much!

[RIELL]

You're holding on to that bag

like your life depends on it.

Well, my pet

k*ller Spider's in it.

What?

A k*ller Spider'?

Wait, so you actually

tamed a spider?

[RIELL]

That's so cool!

Let us see!

Hey there, k*ller Spider.

-[thuds]

-[screams]

I'm sorry!

Maple, why would you do that?

Hey.

It's Riell's own fault.

Invading her space

while she sleeps is dumb.

[RIELL] Hey, goldilocks!

Who you calling dumb?

What are you going to do,

if this encounter causes

her to fear humans

or the outside world?

Uh, really?

Why does she like Bogar

and not me?

[HEATH]

Bogar, the gentle giant.

That's a father for you!

Mr. Takumi.

Yes, sir?

Those potions

you handed out earlier.

Might you have

any more in stock?

If so, I would be

more than happy

to purchase them from you

at this very moment!

Oh, of course.

That can be arranged.

Maple, don't be rude!

-[gasps]

-[horse neighs]

Whoa! My head!

What's wrong?

Please tell me it's monsters!

Just as it ought to be.

Makes the guard duty worth it.

Huh?

[goblins growling]

♪

No, it's goblins!

[RIELL]

Stay in the carriage, Takumi.

♪

[RIELL] I'd say there's about

20 more in the forest.

I'll smoke them out.

[HEATH]

Got it.

Okay, everything's

gonna be fine!

Yeah, there's nothing

to worry about here,

this is a perfectly

normal occurrence

for traveling merchants

[TAKUMI]

Who are you trying to convince?

Let's go!

[arrows twang]

-[growls]

-[grunts]

[both scream]

Okay!

That oughta do it!

It took longer than

I expected, though.

No time to waste.

Let's dice 'em up real quick

and collect their magic stones.

[MAPLE]

Bogar, cool, cool!

Riell, no like.

Heath, meh.

♪

[TAKUMI]

After that,

our journey continued

peacefully

without another incident.

And then, three days later

[PAPEK]

We have arrived, Mister Takumi!

Welcome, friend, to Bolton!

♪

[TAKUMI]

Bolton was the first big city

I visited in my new world.

Everything looked so new!

♪

My first stop

was the adventurer's guild

with the three members

of Lion Fang.

They needed to report

their successful escort.

♪

If I wanted to stay

in the city.

I would have to become

a member of the guild

and register Maple as my pet.

♪

If it was up to me

I would have preferred

to register

with an alchemist's guild,

though.

Unfortunately,

there isn't one.

Or at least,

not here in Bolton.

Huh?

[TAKUMI] Apparently,

a lot of people register

with the adventurer's guild

just to use the guild card

as their ID to get around town.

The receptionist, Hans,

was kind enough

to share that with me.

If I'm cool

with the lowest rank,

my membership

will remain active

as long as I accept one

low-level quest a month.

In the end

I decided to join

the adventurer's guild

and register Maple as a pet.

[screams]

PAPEK COMPANY

Right now, I have roughly

a 100 of each in stock.

[chuckles]

That's music to my ears!

What would you say

to ten silver for each healing

and stamina potion

you're willing to part with?

As for the mana potions,

I'll happily pay

50 silver for each one.

[gasps]

[chimes]

UNDERSTAND AT A GLANCE!

BY NOLYN

[TAKUMI] That's like, seven

million yen back in Japan!

Sir, isn't that too much?

If I'm being honest with you,

it's the opposite.

My offer is below market,

since you haven't made

a name for yourself out here.

Oh, you don't say.

[TAKUMI] I dunno, this all

sounds too good to be true.

Why would he be so honest

with someone

who's practically a stranger?

Does he have

an ulterior motive?

He doesn't strike me

as deceptive, though.

By the way. I have some advice

about choosing your home.

Wait.

My what?

If your intention is to become

a successful producer

here in the city,

I recommend setting

yourself up with a home

that has a built-in workshop.

A home?

No, no, please!

I've never even been

here before today!

And I don't have

that kinda cash!

If you're willing to consider

a rental arrangement,

our company would be

happy to recommend a place

that suits your needs!

Sir, can we back up?

[bell chimes]

[PAPEK]

Oh, Thomas!

Show Mister Takumi

the home we discussed.

♪

Uh. You know you're showing

me a gigantic mansion, right?

Yes.

It comes highly recommended.

Uh-huh.

And highly priced too?

[THOMAS]

For the mansion and the land,

your rent would cost one gold

and fifty silver per month.

[TAKUMI]

That's cheaper than I thought.

Wait!

Hang on.

Someone probably

died here, didn't they?

Not one death, sir.

It's pristine.

[TAKUMI] I bet I could use that

storehouse as a workshop.

and I could definitely

afford the rent

with our new potion contract.

[MAPLE]

Master, this place, what is?

Oh, I'll tell you.

This place is our new home!

[MAPLE]

Home?

Any questions?

Yeah, where do I sign?

We'll make arrangements

for you to move in tomorrow.

Thanks!

I'd appreciate it!

[sniffing]

[groans]

Hm?

Ah, yes,

you've noticed the smell.

Yeah. It's been

bothering me ever since

we arrived in Bolton.

[THOMAS]

You're smelling raw sewage.

Really?

[THOMAS] The nobles use

magical purifying devices

to treat the waste

from their own mansions,

but, uh

[TAKUMI] They don't use

the same magical devices

in the city's sewers?

[THOMAS] In order to procure

such devices,

one must excavate them

from dungeons or ancient ruins.

They're far too precious.

So then, what?

They don't purify them at all?

They do, on rare occasions.

Priests are hired

to purify them.

Uh!

[TAKUMI]

The next day, Maple and I

moved into our fancy new home.

[birds chirping]

We'll get to repairing

the outer walls at some point,

but for now.

We've got bigger fish to fry!

♪

Mix quartz into the clay

I purchased

from the Papek Company,

use magic to shape it,

and then,

once it's dried out

add heat!

♪

[fire roaring]

Adjust the temperature.

Shorten the time

it needs to bake

by using space-time magic.

♪

Stabilize its condition

with alchemy.

♪

Stop conjuring my fire spell,

but keep surging

the time magic.

♪

JOB

[TAKUMI]

Oh, man.

I used a lot more mana

than I thought I would,

but in the end,

it was worth it.

It's finished!

Porcelain throne!

I missed you!

No matter where I reincarnate,

your smooth seat is like home!

[crying]

[TAKUMI]

Papek, sir!

What's the matter?

[screams]

Oh, Maple?

What did you do?

[MAPLE]

Entertain new guest.

This is a full-grown man,

he's not like the kids

from the village!

[PAPEK]

Ow!

Your silky embrace is like

a warm blanket.

A gentle hug, whisking me away

to the land of dreams and glee!

[whimpering]

Sir, please forgive me

for Maple's greeting.

Oh, it's fine.

A little surprising,

but I'll manage.

I'm sorry, would you mind

if I borrowed your restroom?

Not at all!

It's right this way!

Maple, there's this word,

it's called "etiquette."

Mister Takumi!

Wow, you work quickly.

No! I need to speak

with you at once!

[TAKUMI]

Oh, this is called a "toilet."

I attached

a magical device to it.

Ugh?

Device, you say?

After you're finished

with your business,

it breaks it down,

purifying the water

so it can be used again.

♪

Purified, eh?

Mr. Takumi, do you possess

the rare aptitude

for light magic?

♪

It's for the best

if you don't show

that magic to just anyone.

Let's uh, keep that

between us, shall we?

[PAPEK]

Your secret's safe with me.

I do have

a small request, though.

[gulps]

Could you create 50 more?

No, I'll need at least

another 100!

A 100 toilets?

[farts]

I beg you!

Perhaps, as long as I get

the materials I need.

Thank you so much,

Mister Takumi!

Now, with an order

of this size.

You're going to need

some extra hands

to get the job done.

WellI was planning

to hire people soon.

I would recommend

contracting a sl*ve.

A sl*ve?

Your aptitude for light magic

and talents as a producer

warrant it.

Having a sl*ve bound

to secrecy by contract magic

would be best suited

to serve you,

both as a protector,

and a manager of your estate.

[TAKUMI]

A secrecy contract?

You can use light magic,

which is a highly

coveted skill.

The Church of the Divine Light,

which heads

the Holy Empire of Sidonia,

views light-magic users,

rightly or wrongly,

as "God's chosen ones."

Based on this belief,

the Church scoops up

anyone with holy aptitude

and exploits

their healing magic

on behalf of the empire

for their government's

own gain.

If purification magic like

this was used

in commoner's toilets,

I can't imagine

they'd ignore it.

What?

Is it okay for me

to mass produce them, then?

Leave it to me, young man.

I have ideas

for how we can gain

the support we need.

But we'll have to do

everything we can

to make sure no one knows

you're the one behind

the production.

I understand.

[PAPEK] Which is why I implore

you to form a contract

with a sl*ve as quickly

as possible.

Please, I need to stop

you right there!

I don't believe

in using sl*ve labor.

I'm not sure

I understand what you mean.

It's just

The idea of a "sl*ve"

doesn't sit well with me.

But, sir, they're quite common!

If my only option is a sl*ve.

I'd rather just do it myself.

You can't!

That's impossible.

[grunts]

My guild card's glowing.

[HANS]

Iruma Takumi.

In order to maintain

your membership,

you must complete a quest

of the appropriate level

within one month

of registering with the guild.

We're sorry to trouble you

while you're busy,

but we urge you to stop by

the adventurer's guild

before the deadline

to select your first quest.

Now a quest?

Oh, boy.

I definitely

do need extra hands.

Do you have free time

in your schedule today?

Huh?

[PAPEK]

Allow me to reassure you.

In the great city of Bolton,

there is no sl*ve trader

more trustworthy than

the Mulan Company.

Please wait here,

I'll be back soon.

♪

[sighs]

Great, what have I done?

Huh?

♪

Wow.

Now, that's a beautiful garden.

♪

Uh?

[wind gusting]

Go home.

Huh?!