01x03 - I Want to Fly Straight Through the Sky

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It's been one week since the Grieving Souls

began operating in the capital of Zebrudia.

I wasn't expecting this.

I can't believe that my

ultimate divine sword,

the Testament Blade,

would break just like that!

I mean, it was a wooden sword

That's pushing it when

going up against phantoms.

But I never expected to encounter a

cyclops in a level 1 treasure vault

It was so strong!

Yeah.

Cyclopes are at least a level 4.

At least, that's what it said

in the material I read.

Yup.

A cyclops, you say?!

What the hell are you talking

about, damn rookies?

As if something like that would

ever appear in the Goblin Cave!

Oh, is that it?

Since you're here,

you actually managed to run

away from the cyclops?

Poke, poke.

Hmm?

What's that, girlie?

Look, old-timer.

It's an eyeball!

That's why I told you

to not take the head.

We are now in the golden age

of the treasure hunters!

Amid 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!

So how long will this head stay around?

It will eventually turn into

mana material and disappear.

Since it's a phantom.

Episode 03

I Want to Fly Straight Through the Sky

"I Want to Fly Straight Through the Sky."

Let This Grieving Soul Retire

That didn't look like something that

would appear in a level 3 treasure vault.

Sheesh, that thing sure was tough!

There was only one.

We had the numerical advantage.

Oh, yeah. How come

you didn't use your fire?

Oh, well, about that

What's wrong?

The Purgatorial Sword is out of mana.

What?

Oh.

Because of back then!

I can't charge it myself.

Hey. Maybe it would be better

if we retreated for now

These conditions are completely

different from what was outlined.

I bet under these circumstances,

the people we're supposed

to rescue are already dead.

We're sticking to the plan.

Not to mention, we haven't

even entered the vault yet.

Hold up.

At the end of the day, surviving

is more important, right?!

If another one of those

things comes at us again

It seems you are still

confused, Great Greg.

Just Greg is fine.

It seems you are still confused, Greg.

We're not here to collect the dead.

Those people are still alive.

We're executing a level 8's

inscrutable strategy.

Master's decision making is infallible.

The Purgatorial Sword's mana being depleted

must also be a part of Master's plan.

You mean he did it on purpose?

He's telling us not to rely on relics.

Hey, some of them have bows and g*ns.

So it's not like the one we

encountered was just an outlier.

The White Wolf's Den was

created to suit the size

of the Silver Moon wolf monsters

that originally lived here.

Being so large, they probably can't

move that well inside the den.

So you're saying that rather

than fighting in the open,

we should hurry and get inside.

I'm going in.

If we can get rid of the bows and g*ns,

the rest should be manageable somehow.

Are you an idiot,

or a dumbass,

or a numpty?

Even without mana, the Purgatorial Sword

is stronger than a regular sword!

Don't do anything rash.

As the leader, it's my duty

to get you all back alive.

What?

This time, Master is counting on me

to act in the capacity of a leader.

Returning home with every single member

alive is essentially the bare minimum.

As Rhuda and I are nimble,

we'll draw the enemy to us first.

Then the two of you as*ault

their back line from behind.

Their ranged weapons won't

be so scary if we get close.

Even if things turn dangerous,

we won't use anyone as a

shield, or sacrifice them.

Please, let at least Tino be alive!

Even if she has to use the rest

of the party as meat shields!

The enemy outweighs us

considerably in skill.

But we do have one thing going for us.

Teamwork.

All right!

Dammit.

This really is an unreasonable job.

As expected, it's not so difficult to

defeat them with four people on our side.

No matter how strong they are,

the enemy has no concept of cooperation.

Here they come.

We'll cut them to ribbons!

Even though it's an ad-hoc party,

this lineup isn't too bad.

He may have a big mouth,

but Gilbert is decently strong.

Greg has a lot of experience,

so he coordinates well with others.

Rhuda doesn't do anything too flashy,

but as a thief, she's an

expert at locating enemies.

If she hadn't been here,

I wouldn't have been able

to focus on combat.

Every single detail was calculated.

As I thought, Master was right.

Master is a god.

Damn it! You think I'm playing around?!

Are you guys playing around?!

You need to have more guts!

Sorry

We can barely manage

to keep up with you.

That's it! I'm done!

Gilbert!

It's not like they weren't trying.

Gilbert

But the gap between us

only kept getting bigger.

I've had enough.

I'm leaving.

Back then, I was so full of anger.

Now I understand

that they were desperate.

I had never even

considered their feelings.

I never knew

that fighting side by side with

a team could feel this good

You're not half bad.

I'm finally getting warmed up.

You don't say.

This place sure opened up.

What is it?

There's someone here.

The rescue targets?

No, most likely, it's the boss.

Master's missions usually have a big one.

Shouldn't we run away?

We managed to get this

far without a scratch.

We should be able to

handle the boss, too.

Greg, a big guy like

you shouldn't be so cautious.

Safe missions don't make people grow.

Caution is generally good,

but sometimes you need

to throw it to the wind.

Well, but

You're not entirely wrong.

Once a hunter reaches level 4,

they can make a fine living just by

completing treasure vaults below their level.

Whenever I thought that I couldn't win,

I stopped engaging the enemy.

This was in no doubt influenced by

seeing many of my friends die.

Despite being in the

hunter biz for so long,

you approached First Steps

because you wanted to change that.

That's

That is the reason Master

placed you into this party.

What?!

Otherwise, why would he choose

someone he barely knew?

That's right.

Master wanted to save all of you.

That is to say,

Master is a god.

Did you really think Master

put this group together randomly?

He's not the kind to throw spaghetti

at the wall to see what sticks.

All of this has been according

to his inscrutable plan

and elaborate calculations.

Obviously, he's a god.

Uh, so why did he pick me?

Maybe 'cause you've got big boobs?

Hey, wait!

What is that supposed to mean?

Stop playing around.

Let's go beat up that boss already.

Y-Yeah.

Okay.

Jeez.

Wait up!

I can't see Tino anywhere.

Does that mean that I'm too late?

Either way, this relic

goes too damn fast!

What the hell was the creator thinking,

making this thing with no brakes?!

Too fast! Too scary!

I'm gonna die!

So this is the boss

He's way too damn big!

He's strong.

Now what?

Do we retreat?

This boss isn't wearing a helmet

which means that

must be its weak point.

This is one of Master's Thousand Trials.

I will overcome this!

Block one of his blows.

I'll take it from there.

Got it!

All right. Shall we?

Let's go!

So heavy!

I can't see a hint of fear on that girl.

She's amazing.

It broke!

Greg!

She got him!

She did?

She did it

We win.

Tino, is your leg all right?

It's fine.

I've got a potion.

Damn.

Of all the times for my sword to break

This just isn't my day.

At least you're alive, old man.

You're damn right.

Thanks, Rhuda.

Sure.

I'm just glad I managed

to get to you in time.

Now all that's left is the rescue.

That's right.

You can have this.

It's better than nothing.

R-Right

Thank you.

What the hell?

You mean there's more than one boss?!

But it's a boss!

This can't be happening!

Master

This second helping

really is too much.

Wh-What do we do?

What do you mean?

We have no choice.

Tino!

We'll run into the

nearest passage on the right.

A passage that narrow will

have a low ceiling, too.

They won't be able to swing

their swords and clubs in there.

He blocked it?!

We'll be the bait.

There's no other option.

Tino, Rhuda.

The two of you should be nimble

enough to break through.

Do whatever you can to escape!

But

It's better than all of us dying.

Don't dwell on it too much.

It happens all the time.

It's our turn now, is all.

Is this really the only

thing we can do, Master?

Master!

I already told you,

we're not sacrificing anyone.

Tino

We have to go for their eyes.

I'll do it.

Please back me up.

Take this!

I did it!

Master, I did it!

You did well.

All because of your tutelage.

Master

Now!

Right.

If we can get him now

Don't!

Gilbert!

Sorry.

No. My directions

weren't good enough.

You did nothing wrong.

I guess this is it.

Ow, ow, ow

M-Master?!

I spy a Tino!

Master!

Are they scared?

Huh?

What is this huge thing?

Too bad.

I've got 17 lives.

So this is a level 8?!

Wh-Whoa

Master!

I didn't really mean to

show off like that

But what is this?

What are all these terrifying things?

This is a level 3

treasure vault, right?!

What the—?!

He ate all those attacks, and still

I mean, yeah. sh**ting Rings

are not that powerful.

They're just flashy.

So, once again.

Why bows and g*ns?!

That doesn't make any sense!

Sure am glad I brought 17 Safety Rings.

I don't even care about

the rescue mission anymore!

I just wanna go home!

I've got no choice.

Now that it's come to this,

I'll take this, and

Tino, run!

Y-Yes!

You, too!

Yes, sir.

Hey, at this pace,

they'll catch us in no time!

Tino is hurt, you idiot!

Krai's deliberately setting a slower pace

as the rearguard with that in mind!

M-My bad!

What?

I'm running at full tilt here!

Master, that casual kindness reminds

me of the first time we met

Nobody's coming to save you.

You're on your own.

This'll be over quick.

She'll fetch a good price.

Help

What the hell?

You two are in the way.

Yup.

It's because you're standing there.

Take that!

Die!

Let's split!

Grieving Souls, eh?!

I won't forget this!

Man, they ran away!

That's fine.

Yup.

Excuse me, but may I know your name?

We're not that special.

I've wanted to join the Grievers ever since.

And Master is a god!

We made it out

That was close.

You saved us.

Huh?

Oh. Sure.

M-Master.

Krai, Tino did so well!

If it wasn't for her, I bet

we'd all be dead by now.

Yeah, I can imagine.

Sorry.

How nice would it be if that

word could solve anything.

I-It's okay

I can tell you did well

just by looking at you.

Master!

She really got beaten up

Huh? What is it?

Oh, I see.

Uhh, it hurts.

It hurts.

Hold on.

Thank you so much, Master!

It doesn't hurt anymore.

Yup, yup.

I guess he uses a relic for healing.

I need a relic for every single thing

I do. Got a problem with that?!

Krai, did you defeat those bosses?

I did not.

In the moment,

that was the best option.

But that's not what we need to

be thinking about right now.

Anyway, let's walk.

S-Sure.

So now

The real issue is Where even are we,

and where is the exit?

Seriously, what do I do?

I'm gonna puke.

Our Krai Andrey forges ahead

with the expectations of the other

four resting on his shoulders.

But isn't he forgetting about the

people who need to be rescued?!

Can our Krai Andrey

actually save them?!

Please tune in again next time!

Hey, yo! Stupid wolves wearing skulls!

By: Tino Shade & Wall Spaghetti Party

A bunch of them came out and gave us grief.

The long, winding White Wolf's Labyrinth.

We have no plan but we forge ahead!

Again, more of those skull jerks!

This is serious trouble!

Huh? What? That can't be!

What happened?

Next time, on Let This Grieving Soul

Retire!

Episode 04

The Mysterious Mask Wants to Fight

Please forgive me! Please forgive me! I'm sorry!

"The Mysterious Mask Wants to Fight."