02x09 - Saikai wa Kuroki Kemono no Houkou to Tomo ni

[bunniefuu]

Hello there! This is Arc.

We've arrived in Plymouth.
Lady Ariane went to visit Danka, and...

Welcome!

Try our grilled kraken!

Give me two!

I want three!

Okay! Please line up!

Two grilled krakens are ready!

Hey! What are you doing?

Oh, Lady Ariane.

Since we have so much kraken stuff,
I figured I might as well treat everyone.

Why don't you try one, Lady Ariane?

What the heck are you talking about?

Pretty cool, right?

Good grief.

I just went out for a bit, you know.

That's not bad, right?

We can let go of that kraken stuff
and earn some money, too.

So, how was Danka?

Actually, Danka has left the town.

What?!

I hear he took some time to rest.

But as soon as he was able to move again,
he headed straight to Tagent.

Then, why don't we head for
Tagent as well?

It's quite far from here, you know.

We need to do some preparations,
like buying food supplies.

Before setting up the stall,
Sir Arc was buying tomatoes, red nails,

and sorts of things at the market.

I'll cook up delicious meals
for all of you.

Tomatoes and red nails, eh?

I wonder what you're going to feed us.

Very well.

Shall we go, then?

How far is it to Tagent?

About twenty days on foot.

And ten days by birds.

Birds?

♪Hold love, dreams, and burning romance
close to your heart♪

♪When the morning sun rises,
a new day begins once more♪

♪Though I walk along beautiful country roads,
I always come upon wicked deeds♪

♪How could I ever allow the tears of
the innocent to go unanswered?♪

♪Until I unleash the power
overflowing in these hands♪

B-But an amateur shouldn't
do this yet!

I-I have to cook!

♪Those who commit evil deserve no mercy♪

♪That's right, my heart
is overflowing with dreams♪

♪Come on, let's keep chasing it,
down this endless road♪

♪Wherever our wandering footsteps lead,♪

♪let's make flowers of smiles bloom♪

♪The journey goes on,
beyond that distant sea♪

♪Today, once again, I wander on,
wherever the wind may take me♪

So this is what you mean by birds?!

Now this is exactly a fantasy!

They are Driorgles.

They're perfect mounts for
long-distance journeys.

My apologies, but the Driorgles
are resting right now.

I can't rent them out.

What? That's a problem.

We have a Driftpus that
got separated from the Tiger clan.

Driftpus...

Oh well, can you show it to us?

Is something wrong?

Driftpus is the Tiger clan's mount.

What is the Tiger clan?

They're one of the beastmen tribes
that live on this continent.

If we can make Driftpus let us mount it,
then it's free of charge.

That's a good deal.

But in order to make Driftpus
let people ride it...

You have to prove your strength

and force it to
acknowledge you as its master.

Arc, it's your turn!

Fantasy feast!

Come on!

Fine, come! Driftpus!

A beast that takes pride
in its strength!

To think it could withstand
my power head-on!

I think it lost all will to fight.

You're right.

Not bad.

I have to admit, you're good.

Then...

Here I go!

You're overdoing it, Arc.

You've managed to gather the information
regarding the Holy East Revlon Empire

in such a short time.

As expected of you, Brother Sekt.

So, is something bothering you,
Yuriarna?

The standoff between them
and the Great West Revlon Empire

seems to be a peaceful one.

Yes, that's true.

But it's unnatural that there have
been no casualties.

Even if they weren't doing
an open w*r,

it's normal they'd suffer
at least from monsters.

I see.

I know a country in a similar situation.

The Holy Hilk Kingdom?

In the past,

the kingdom suffered losses from
its campaigns against monsters.

But it all changed after that incident.

You mean when a massive army
was defeated by a single monster?

That was almost a hundred years ago.

They called that monster
the King of Hell or the God of Death.

However, that monster disappeared
without a trace.

Some say the Holy Knights defeated it.

Ever since then, the Holy Knights
have become the foundation

of the Church's prestige to this day.

Then, this unnatural lack of casualties in
the Holy East Revlon Empire was because

the Holy Hilk Kingdom might be pulling
the strings from behind?

For now, all we can do is speculate.

My eyes didn't deceive me after all!

Look at its speed and power!

A mount that cuts through the wilderness
has to be just like this!

Help me!

Thank you, Chiyome.

It's nothing.
Please don't worry about it.

With Lady Ariane's butt like this,
we have to rest here today.

That's right, riding a Driftpus
might be taxing on the body.

Until your butt feels better,
I'll cook you my special dish.

Now, let's add this tomato
that looks just like butt.

Stop talking about my butt!

Also, what is a tomato that
looks like butt?!

What are you cooking anyway?

When you think of chili peppers and
tomatoes, it's got to be arrabbiata.

I don't want to eat it.

It's fine. I've detoxified
the tomatoes already.

Right!
Shall I cast heal on your butt?

Since it's not a broken bone,
I guess it won't be very effective.

To begin with, I don't want you
to cast heal on my butt.

I guess you're right.

What do you feel, Lady Ariane?

I feel a lot better.

Thanks.

Don't hesitate to say
if it hurts again.

Next time, I'll stab needles into it.

As treatment, right?

Yes.

Well, I think my shoulders and lower
back are starting to feel stiff too.

I guess it's because I've been
riding the Driftpus nonstop.

Then, let me help loosen up
your shoulders and lower back.

Huh?

Huh?!

Lady Tsubone!

B-But an amateur shouldn't
do this yet!

It's okay!

"Love Down to the Bones."

I bought this because I thought this was
a romance novel about craving love,

only to find out it was a book
on osteopathy.

- But it turned out interesting.

- I've seen this before.

I really wanted to try it.

I-I have to cook!

Don't worry.
Leave the rest to Lady Ariane and me.

You should focus on
healing your butt, Arc.

T-Then...

Take the pasta out of the pot,

and put it to frypa...

Understood.

Mix the pasta in the sauce.

Sprinkle some salt on it.

Yes.

My body feels lighter.

It might actually be
kicking in pretty well.

That's right.
This is kicking in too much!

So spicy!

But this is surprisingly good.

I never thought this dish had
tomatoes and red nails in it.

Yeah, right, this is mysterious.

So tasty!

Isn't that right?

There's flavor beyond the spiciness.

There's comfort beyond the pain, too.

What's wrong, Ponta?

Someone's coming.

A pack of Driftpus?

Hey! Where did you get that Driftpus?!

Answer me!

They must be from the Tiger clan.

Wow, those are fine tiger ears.

But asking someone like that
is a bit rude, don't you think?

Are you listening?!

We have come from the forest of
the elves on the Northern Continent.

A merchant in Plymouth asked us
to return this Driftpus to the Tiger clan.

You expect us to believe that?!

The saddle on that Driftpus
belongs to our clan!

Answer me properly,
or I'll k*ll you all right here!

How should we convince them
to believe us?

Ariane and Arc?

Danka!

What are you doing
all the way out here?

We came to help you on
your mission.

What about you?
Why are you with the Tiger clan?

The truth is, I was attacked by
someone in the Plymouth.

After I recovered enough,
I went out for my mission.

During the journey, I saved someone
from the Tiger clan who was hurt,

and met the chieftain, Ein.

Is that so?

Everyone, it's okay!

They are not suspicious people!

I believe what you say!

He completely trusts you.

Chieftain!

We've spotted Jamiants
near the settlement!

Again?

Jamiants?

Danka!

Ariane, Arc, and you two
from the Jinshin clan.

Lend me your strength.

Have you evacuated everyone?

Yeah, everyone is safe.

Don't let them get any closer!

Chase them away!

Stop it!

I've come to help!

So those are Jamiants, huh?

Leave them to me!

Holy Knight's combat skill!

Holy Ray Sword!

Danka, who are these people?

Reliable comrade in arms.

Heal.

All right.

Everyone should be
healed now, right?

Thank you for your hard work,
Sir Arc.

You really saved us.

On behalf of my people,
I'd like to extend our gratitude.

Don't worry about it.

I was in awe of your fight.

I never thought someone could defeat
Jamiants with a single attack.

It's not a big deal.

More importantly, do you often get
attacked by those Jamiants?

No. They are fearsome monsters,
but they never attacked settlements.

I'm really wondering
what made them do this.

We've found some group collecting
large quantities of rune stones

at the foot of the Anetto Mountains.

On top of that, they're even experimenting
with creating undead from the dead.

I can only think that a certain country
is preparing for w*r.

I have the same opinion.

I came here to investigate

after I heard elves were abducted
on the Southern Continent.

Then, I learned that some of their people
were abducted in the same place.

And that place is Tagent?

That's right.

Why don't you try eating
a little more calmly?

Cardinal Charros.

I wanted to savor my food!

But it can't be helped,
since there's no time left!

Are you going to eat all of that?

It'd be a waste, don't you think?

After all, it's all delicious!

I'll be patrolling the surrounding area
again tomorrow.

Would you help me?

Yes, of course.

Very well.

We have to find out the cause
of Jamiants' rampage.

Sir Danka, I want to ask you something.

What?

It's about the one who attacked you.

Were they of the Jinshin clan, like us?

No, that's impossible.

He has the malevolence of death.

Huh?

Malevolence of death?

Isn't that the thing you
and Lady Eevin can see?

Yes.

The pollution of the undead
that elves can see.

Undead...

A being that shouldn't exist,
envious of the living,

and spreads death.

Then, he is not Brother Sasuke.

Yes.

I guess that puts both of your
concerns to rest.

Thank you for this valuable information.

If anything, if there's information
about that guy, tell me immediately.

I won't forgive that sneaky b*stard!

You seem to really hold a grudge, huh?

That is...!
- Driftpus from the nearby settlement!

Her injuries look bad.

Excuse me!

Over Heal.

He healed her!
What a miraculous ability!

I can heal the injuries,
but not the stamina.

Let her rest first.

I will take her.

Please help...

They're going to die...

Don't push yourself!

A lot of Jamiants...

Attacked the village...

Please help...

Everyone is going to die!

This is really bad!

We shall attack those Jamiants
and at the same time rescue the people!

Understood!

Let's go!

Protect the settlement!

Yeah!

O hell flames, swallow everything
and burn it all down!

Water Style: Water Spear Thrust!

Wyvern Slash!

It's all right now, kids.

Arc!

Lady Ariane, these children
are the last of them.

How's the battle going?

It's not looking good.

Those Jamiants are too stubborn.

Ponta?!

What's the matter, Ponta?

Is there something in that bag?

What a terrible smell.

It's dead, but this is...

Jamiant's cub?

So this is the reason those Jamiants
attacked the settlements here.

k*lling the cub and using it as bait...

Why would anyone do
something like this?

Thanks, Arc.

The dual-sword user!

That means he's the one
who attacked Sir Danka.

I sense the malevolence of death
from him.

No doubt about it.

We'll help!

Me too!

Nice timing!
Chiyome and Tsubone!

It's four on one now.
We've already won.

Lady Ariane, that's a flag.

What do you mean by a flag?

Animal ears?

No way...

Lady Chiyome, what's the matter?

Why?

Tsubone?

Brother Sasuke?

♪"I wanted to become stronger."♪

♪A promise, memories, wrapped in the wind♪

♪It's okay, you're not alone anymore♪

♪The rain merely brushed across my cheeks♪

♪Today becomes tomorrow in an instant,
at the boundary between the two♪

♪The moment when weakness becomes strength
is unlike any algorithm could explain♪

♪Can you prove it?♪

♪I wish these feelings could reach you♪

♪In our next life, I hope things will
be a little more peaceful♪

♪Even if we can't use magic♪

♪"Do something, empty shell"♪

♪Why can't I hear the song
that's meant to save us?♪

♪Don't mess with me!
That should have been so simple♪

♪But a miracle never comes♪

♪Twisting, tangling,
a multifaceted spectrum♪

♪No, I want to turn back time♪

♪No matter what,
I hold close the hidden side♪

♪of all the pain we're destined to carry♪

♪Disappear, disappear
Even if that wish can never come true♪

♪Still, I want to live♪

♪The wind that cuts is merciless,
swirling with absurdity♪

♪Even so, you're still here♪

♪The compass's tangled history♪

♪A weather vane's scheme grieving
over old anecdotes♪

♪While we keep going around
in circles like this♪

♪Tomorrow has already arrived♪