01x11 - Those Who are Not Protected

[bunniefuu]

- [Fen] Murderers in the

dungeon?

- Yeah.

They came to Antomurg recently,

and have gotten real famous.

- [Fen] Hmm, that's strange.

If they're really that infamous,

it's odd that the guild hasn't

dealt with them yet.

- [Latta] I know what you mean,

but it's because they

act all friendly

and are smooth talkers.

On top of that, there's no proof

of their crimes in the dungeon.

They're a slippery bunch,

so they make it all

look like accidents.

- Well that's not good.

- [Latta] Exactly.

So I headed for the thieves'

guild.

- There's a long-haired

swordsman,

a bald sorcerer, and

a standoffish fighter.

Please exercise caution.

- Right. They gave me some

really good intel on them.

You shouldn't underestimate the

guild's information network.

At any rate, let's keep

an eye out for them.

- [Fen] Sounds like a plan.

[Opening Song]

[playful music]

[guild members chattering]

- [Guild Member] They're

the ones, right?

- [Guild Member 2] Yeah.

- [Guild Member] The murderers!

- [Millielent Voiceover]

That's them?

But they look so well mannered,

and seem to be

considerate towards

the people around them.

Hard to imagine they

would do terrible things.

[novice panting]

- Ah, you're back already.

- Ah!

- Ah!

[novice yelling]

- There were two of them!

Two of them!

- Why the hell did

you bring them here?

- [Novice] Because you were

nearby and I need help!

[goblin growling]

- Damn you!

[metal banging]

Take this!

[goblin growling]

[goblin yelling]

[metal banging]

[goblin yelling]

- Someone save me!

[metal banging]

- That'll do.

You made it through just fine.

- That was quick.

- [Hilkemast] Are you

just starting out?

- We are.

You saved our lives.

- No worries.

It can be scary the first time

seeing goblins in the flesh,

but their skills are shoddy.

As long as you stay calm,

you'll be able to handle them.

- [Novices] Right!

- [Hilkemast] You should

start by getting

accustomed to combat

so that you can keep your cool.

- [Novices] Right!

- [Hilkemast] Well then,

give it your all.

- [Novices] Thank you very much!

- [Millielent Voiceover] Well,

they really were just

rumors then, weren't they?

Calling such kind people

murderers.

I'm sure it must be jealousy.

- Wow!

- Amazing!

- Thanks, man!

- Thank you very much!

- I can't believe

that just happened!

- That was so freaking cool!

- Right, those scumbags.

The higher ups have

taken a liking to them,

so it's a real hassle.

Listen to me.

Unlike the thieves' guild,

the adventurers' guild

has branches worldwide,

and is an independent

organization.

We are uninfluenced

by the kingdom.

Our members take on many jobs,

like body guarding,

exterminating monsters,

searching for items, and

they also do some scavenging.

Since we employ people

for rough jobs,

our punishments are harsh

towards rule breakers,

especially those who m*rder.

That's how it's

supposed to be anyway.

- I'm well aware, sir.

- Yet they're getting

to do as they please.

Those scumbags have

sunk their fangs

into the top brass

and bribed them.

It's completely absurd.

What does the

thieves' guild say?

- The official word is that they

are merely giving out warnings.

They haven't contacted us.

- Guess I can't expect

anything from them.

So, where do we stand?

- Rumors have continued to

circulate,

so they're being

avoided to some degree.

However, some are

buying into their ruse.

And unfortunately, even after

they've heard the rumors,

they still believe they

are actually decent people.

- My name is Hilkemast.

My companions are Buggs and

Atoto.

- My name's Millielent.

- [Guild Employee] It

seems there is a priestess

who has accepted their

invitation.

[guildmaster sighing]

- I want to call

her an idiot for

believing they're good just

because they act like it.

But we've got a lot of real

scoundrels in our midst at

the moment to deal with.

It gives me a serious headache.

So, have they already

entered the dungeon?

- Yes.

I just received word.

- [Guildmaster] I understand.

Good work.

I'll handle the rest.

You are dismissed.

- Thank you very much.

[door closing]

- Good grief.

So, you'll handle it from

here on out, won't you?

[Renfringe giggling]

- We sure will.

As long as we can handle

them as we please.

- [Guildmaster] Yep. Fine by me.

The way I see it, is that

they've been doing as they

please.

m*rder, pinning the blame

elsewhere,

striking from behind.

- My, you don't say.

I see upper management

still hasn't changed,

letting folks like them run

free.

- That's for sure.

You just can't get

them to make a move.

- [Renfringe] Ha!

Well, then, we'll do

something about them

in the near future, too.

I'd like to see a lot more work

from a skilled guildmaster for

the

adventures in the future, after

all.

- I will be counting on you.

Seriously though, when

did that old timer

even sneak in here?

- Huh?

- I see.

Understood.

I'll go get things ready.

- So

[ominous music]

What exactly is the plan

of attack for today?

- [Belle] Ms. Clay, you

are familiar with the rules

of the dungeon, aren't you?

- Rules of the dungeon?

You're talking about

with the thieves' guild?

- [Belle] That's right.

- [Clay] The big one I

remember being emphasized

was that explorers aren't

supposed

to mess with each other.

- Yes.

That's the one at hand.

- [Clay] Still, I know people

will

still ignore that one though.

It's just a warning after all.

- I'm glad that you bring that

up.

Listen, I know that

you've been a victim

of such actions in the past.

My predecessor allowed

for such things,

as he thought it made it

feel more dungeon-like.

- [Clay] Makes sense.

- Uh, anyway.

Things have changed!

I will no longer allow such

things

to occur here in my dungeon!

- [Clay Voiceover] Did

she say "my dungeon?"

- I see.

- So in other words,

today's task is maintaining

peace in the dungeon.

- [Clay] Maintaining the peace.

- [Clay Voiceover]

You've got monsters

and explorers fighting

with each other

all over the place.

Can you really call that peace?

- [Belle Voiceover] Looks like

she wants to say something.

- So we'll be purging

adventurers?

- [Belle Voiceover] Purging?

- [Belle] No!

As I just explained,

we'll be dealing with people who

haven't been following the

rules!

That's all!

- Okay then.

And just how will

we deal with them?

- We'll turn then into the

undead

to serve as an example of

what happens to rule breakers.

- [Clay Voiceover] Is

that why she's on edge?

- [Clay] So that

outfit is supposed to

make you a security

guard or something?

- Well, I'd say more

of an executioner.

Ah, there's one for you, too.

Over here.

- Here.

- Oh!

- Looking good.

You really look the part.

- [Clay Voiceover] What

do I look like exactly?

- [Clay] So if they job is

dealing with rule breakers,

then are we just

standing by for now

with nothing else to do?

- Yes, that is correct.

I mean, until something happens.

- [Clay] What if those

fears are unfounded?

- [Rangard] We have a rule

breaker.

- The thieves' guild's opinion

is to to wait to move

until they take the bait.

Then we are free to

do as we please.

- [Clay Voiceover] Guess

that settles it, then.

[metal banging]

[Buggs growling]

- I heard the rumors, of course.

But it's always so intriguing

seeing

monsters actually turn

into gems, isn't it?

- It's a phenomenon that

only occurs in Antomurg.

- [Hilkemast] You don't

even need to deal with that

troublesome conversion of goods

into money offered by the guild.

It's amazing.

- [Millielent] Speaking of

which,

I had heard rumors of folks

ignoring treasure chests,

but you really don't

mind doing so?

- Nope. I heard you never

get anything good

out of the chests

on the early floors.

And there's always the risk

that they could be traps.

This time around,

we mainly just wanna see

how far we can make it.

- I understand.

- It'd be a huge help if

you came along, Millielent,

even if we don't

run into any traps.

It would be rough going

without any healing.

- It's nothing.

My party had just dissolved,

so this works out for all of

us.

- [Millielent Voiceover]

It seems they weren't

able to find anyone

from the thieves' guild

on account of those rumors.

I can handle a bit of

close-quarters combat as well.

With these members, my

role is as a middle guard

protecting the sorcerer.

I figured if it came down to it,

I could always just whack

the sorcerer and run for it,

but it seems like everything

will work out just fine.

- Seems like we won't have any

problems on the

4th floor either,

as long as we don't slip up.

- [Millielent] That's true.

You're all quite strong.

- By the way, I was a bit

curious about something.

Could I see your weapon?

- Sure.

[Millielent gasping]

[Buggs growling]

What do you think you're doing?

- My, you look surprised.

[Millielent gasping]

A floor guardian, was it?

From what I've heard,

even after we battle it,

no one else can enter

until we advance.

No matter what happens,

no one will be able

to come rescue you.

[suspenseful rock music]

- [Belle] It seems to have

started unfortunately.

- [Rangard] Let the games begin.

- Let's do this!

[playful music]

- [Hilkemast Voiceover]

"Dungeon People."

- [Clay] Sorry to ask when

everyone's all fired up,

but could I get a bit more

of a detailed explanation?

- Hmm?

- Hmm?

- Oh yes, of course.

Let's see.

- [Earth Spirit] Should

I send them ahead?

- Yes.

Please do.

[ground rumbling]

- Murderers?

It's hard to believe

such a group even exists.

Sorry for taking

up so much time.

Let's get going.

- Right.

Here goes.

[group snickering]

- [Millielent Voiceover]

My right hand hurts,

but I can move it.

Still, it's not like

they'll give me time

to cast healing magic.

My mace is at his feet.

There's no way I'll

be able to get it.

Should I run to the entrance?

But there's no way I'll be able

to take time opening the doors.

Do I have to slip past them and

head to the next floor?

All on my own?

This is terrible.

I can't believe they were

putting on

an act all this time.

And they fooled me so easily.

- Hey now Buggs, don't

use the knuckledusters.

It's too much.

- Sorry. Wasn't thinking there.

Listen, if you behave yourself,

we'll go easy on ya.

[ground rumbling]

- Huh?

- Huh?

- What the hell are those?

- [Hilkemast] Step back.

Prepare yourself.

- [Buggs] Right.

[Millielent gasping]

- You're the floor guardians?

I've never heard anything about

more appearing after

the initial fight.

And I must admit, it's quite

unpleasant having you here,

interrupting our fun.

[intense music]

[metal banging]

You stopped that?

How annoying!

[Hilkemast growling]

[metal banging]

They're strong.

And very capable.

- Ha!

Well looky here.

A stone, right?

So I've just gotta smash it!

[Buggs growling]

- [Buggs Voiceover] What?

So tough!

- So what do we do now?

- They seem to move sluggishly.

Let's just ignore them

and move onwards.

We even have a

convenient distraction.

- [Millielent Voiceover]

Ugh, they are truly evil.

Still, if I'm going

to die either way,

this may be a better way to go.

At least it'll be as an

explorer.

[work golem beeping]

That's my mace.

[work golem beeping]

[metal banging]

Oh.

Thank you.

[work golem beeping]

Is it telling me to get lost?

- Huh?

They're up ahead, too!

- What?

- Hmm?

- What's going on here?

I thought that

the area around the

stairs was supposed

to be a safe zone.

- How would I know?

Why are you asking me?

- [Hilkemast] Tch,

it's just the one.

Let's pretend to fight

it and slip on past.

- [Buggs] Got it.

[work golem beeping]

- What is with that stance?

[work golem beeping]

Now, go.

[intense music]

- [Hilkemast Voiceover]

That ridiculous stance

was so it wouldn't lose its

balance

no matter which way it

swung its sword, huh?

- I guess we have to fight.

Follow my lead.

Hey, Buggs?

- [Hilkemast Voiceover] Who?

- Huh?

What happened?

What is this place?

- [Buggs] No clue.

I was dodging an

attack from that golem,

and before I knew it, we were

here.

- [Belle] Greetings.

- You're the one from before.

- Yes. I decided to invite

you all here to join me.

Welcome to the end of

the 10th basement floor.

It's the final room.

[dramatic banging]

- [Hilkemast] The final room?

Does that mean you're the floor

guardian of the 10th floor?

A young lady like you?

- You are correct.

- [Hilkemast Voiceover]

The one we just defeated

was the floor guardian

for the 3rd floor.

The one for the 4th floor would

be of similar difficulty level.

But I heard the

difficulty jumps up

for the 5th floor on.

In other words,

challenging the 10th floor

would be suicide.

Still, the threat of the

dungeon comes from its monsters.

It's a matter of making it past

the monsters crowding each floor

and facing the floor guardian,

a repeated cycle of

combat and exploration.

We have no injuries

and plenty of stamina.

If we're facing the challenge

in such perfect condition,

even if she's more than

we're set to handle,

we have a chance.

Yes!

- I would normally give

my name at this point,

but it's not like you made it

here

of your own strength, so

that won't be necessary.

- That's such a shame.

So what do we need to do

to have you send us back?

- Well, this is

still the dungeon,

so all you need to

do is use force.

You know, like you did to that

woman you were partied with.

[group gasping]

- [Buggs] You!

- [Hilkemast] I see.

Since you know about that,

we can't very well go and flee,

nor can we let you go either.

[dramatic banging]

- [Hilkemast Voiceover]

It's fortunate that they've

taken human form.

They should only be able

to move like a person can.

And they're women, too.

If they know shame,

then we can likely

create an opening

just by tearing

their clothes off.

- If this is truly the 10th

floor,

then they will be much

stronger than they look.

Don't hold anything

back, got it?

- Right!

- Right!

- [Hilkemast] Buggs, you

take the black-haired one

to the side.

I'll aim for the staff.

And you look for an

opening, Atoto.

If we come to a stop, you

could fire off a big one.

- [Clay Voiceover] For

monsters and humans both,

k*lling is a matter of

experience.

I had wondered what sort of

people these murderers were.

Those eyes say they're

well accustomed to k*lling.

- It seems there's no

need to hold back.

[group growling]

- [Buggs Voiceover] You

think a stupid dagger

can stop these fists?

[Buggs growling]

- [Belle] I'd like you

to avoid cutting off

their limbs if you can help it.

If they're split

apart when they die,

the connection

point will be weak,

even if you turn

them into an undead.

- Yes, of course.

- [Clay Voiceover] In that

case

[Buggs groaning]

The torso, perhaps?

[metal banging]

- [Hilkemast Voiceover]

What the hell?

What in the world is she?

[metal banging]

She just keeps dodging!

To think that the 10th

floor would be this intense!

This is bad.

How is Buggs?

- The third one just ran away.

- [Hilkemast Voiceover]

That bald b*stard!

- [Hilkemast] I see.

This is our loss.

However, I do not

wish to die today.

- [Hilkemast Voiceover]

They may be monsters from the

dungeon,

but they definitely seem

to possess intelligence.

And so

- Why don't we make a deal?

- You wanna make a deal?

- Yes.

If you were to let me go,

I would become your underling.

This way, we can act

outside of the dungeon.

And we can gather

information for you.

What do you say?

- Outside of the dungeon, huh?

Interesting.

- [Hilkemast Voiceover] I got

her!

- We already have

the thieves guild,

so we're fine.

Besides, you've already proven

you can't follow the rules,

so

- Damn it all!

[Hilkemast groaning]

- What about the third guy?

Should I chase him?

[Atoto panting]

- He's within range, so

I'll take him down myself.

- [Clay] Within range?

- Arrow of power.

Now fly forth!

[Atoto panting]

- [Clay Voiceover] She

managed that much force

and range from such a quick

chant.

Back then, how many of those

could she have fired off?

[Clay sighing]

- [Clay] Belle.

- Yes?

- [Clay] Is it fine that

you took off half his body?

[Belle gasping]

[Millielent shivering]

- [Fen] I'm Fen, leader

of the Ice Wolf's Fangs.

You have my word.

We mean you no harm.

- [Millielent Voiceover]

Ice Wolf's Fangs.

I've heard of them.

I've seen them, too.

They're the highest ranking

party

in the Antomurg adventurers'

guild.

And I've never heard any

bad rumors about them.

- Oh.

- [Millielent]

Am I really finally safe?

Will I be okay now?

- Huh? I'm sorry!

Did I scare you?

[Millielent crying]

- Yeah, you made her cry.

[Fen gasping]

- Ah jeez.

- Ah jeez.

[Fen gasping]

[Ending Song]

- [Belle Voiceover]

So, what do you like

to do for fun, Ms. Clay?

- [Clay Voiceover] I'm

really enjoying things

the way they are right now.

- [Belle Voiceover] Huh?

- [Clay Voiceover] Next

time, the final episode.

"Dungeon People."

- [Belle Voiceover] Huh?