01x05 - The Greedy Wagon's Journey

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PREVIOUSLY

Due to my parents,
I was thrown into another world

and several months have passed.

In this world, there is
a human race that resembles people,

as well as demi-humans and demons.

Among them, only the human race
is favored by the goddess

and receives all kinds of blessings.

They are treated quite generously.

All humans are blessed with
attractive features.

And if they pray at
the temple a few times,

it seems they get the ability
to speak the common language.

The demons who resent the situation

are constantly at w*r
with other humans in this world.

As a side note,
I, who the goddess detests,

am unable to speak
the common language for obvious reasons.

Neither was I accepted by the humans.

Determined not to lose
to that darn goddess's antics,

I drew on the power of various races
and embarked on a journey

to follow the path
of my otherworldly parents,

leading me to this human town.

But due to a villain named Mills Ace,
the town was destroyed.

Together with the adventurers
who had been captured by Mills Ace,

we headed to the next town, Tsige.

This is the first base we ran into
after leaving Zetsuya.

I've forgotten what it's called.

Zetsuya was destroyed?

Yes!

A swarm of monsters suddenly appeared
and overran the town.

The residents managed to make it out,
but the streets were in ruins.

Also, I used Tomoe's ability
to alter their memories.

Except for Toa and Rinon's.

Are those monsters still there?

No, those two ladies who exceed level 1000

managed to chase the monsters away.

Over 1000? That's a good one!

We should be registered with
Zetsuya's adventurer guild.

Is that so?

But the town was destroyed
before the information reached us.

So you'll have to register again here.

We have to register again?
That's annoying.

This is all because...

Tomoe.

Your strength competition with Mio
destroyed Zetsuya, right?

Are you still mad?

I can understand why you were so eager.

The difference in your levels
really bothered you, didn't it?

Levels are merely numbers!
I mean, Young Master, you are also...

A training journey.

Long ago, a samurai
would go travel harsh lands

and hone their skills.

A samurai's journey...

If I increase my level
through intense training...

You're amazing, Tomoe!

I am no match for you, Tomoe.

All right. She has taken the bait.

Young Master, I wish to request permission
to embark on a samurai's journey!

Permission granted!

I'm off, then!

Good luck!

If Tomoe is going on a journey,
then that means

I'll have the Young Master all to myself!

Or so I thought.

I'm sorry for getting in your way.

Both of you are lovers, right, Mio?

I... I am but a servant.

This little girl
is quite charming, isn't she?

She's so easy to read.

Mio, there are some monsters ahead.
Can you take care of them?

But of course!

A... Amazing!

She took down
all those Red Bees in one hit.

That strength is incredible!

So graceful too!

This much is nothing.

She's so easy to read.

Let's keep going then.

Aren't you going to gather the materials?

You can fetch a good price for them.

But we still have
quite a long journey ahead.

Do as you wish.

Thank you!

You've got it all wrong!

I did it because I thought
I could learn about collecting materials!

Let's start with the eyes.

They're nice and fresh.

I wish I didn't see
Hasegawa's face in such a state.

Tsige is just beyond that wall!

We were able to collect
a lot of materials.

Why don't you try offering transport
services through Kuzunoha Company?

Oh, right. I decided
to name the company "Kuzunoha."

Mister, look!

Those are rare Ruby Eyes!

I can let you guys handle them.

That's just impossible!

They would k*ll us all!

Mio, please deal with it.

Again?

Madam Mio, please leave
their heads intact!

The wings too!

Keep them in tact as much as possible.

Young Master, I have to refuse.
Please do it yourself.

What?

It's simply too tiresome!

Every single time, it's "Aim for that!"
and "Don't destroy that!"

It can't be helped...

The Ruby Eye Bee's weak point
is the head, right?

You can't aim for the heads!

He wasn't even listening.
He can't do this.

Just tell me where their weak point is.

I believe it's the abdomen,
but hitting it might be hard...

Hey, Toa!

Isn't he just level one?

That elf is merciless.

Don't worry.
Let's have faith in Mr. Kuzunoha.

Thanks, Toa!

I will not let you down...

Mio will be here to help
if anything happens!

I take back what I said!

Locked on.

One. Two. Three. Four. Five.

That's the last of it.

Mister, you're amazing!

Unbelievable.

I turn amazing the moment
I pick up a bow and arrow.

A special aiming effect?

No, it's just a normal bow and arrow!

Well, put that aside for now.

Let's gather the materials!

They were only interested for a moment.

Done!

I just can't get used to the sight.

Are you all done?

Yes! We got all 12 pairs eyes
from the Ruby Eyes without any problems.

Let's carry on then.

To Tsige!

Your re-registration is complete.

Level one. Rank E.

I'm still level one.

What sort of rare monsters
were those bees?

I want to re-register as well.

Tomoe will make a fuss.
Please wait for her.

And doing that would only
make me look even worse.

The remaining quests
are all either A or B+ rank quests.

Oh, that's an S-rank quest.

As long as it's a job
assigned by a client,

anyone can take it
regardless of rank, right?

Rembrant Company... A request for ruby eyes?

Lucky!

My level increased a lot
after traveling with you guys!

It's all thanks to you, Mr. Kuzunoha.

That's great.
Let's split up the materials then.

So, you want to take one of each item
and 12 ruby eyes?

Are you really fine with that?

Yes. Well,
I am taking the most valuable items...

That's not a problem. You were the one
who defeated them, after all.

I guess we'll be going
our separate ways now.

We did travel on a journey together...

If you can spare the time,

why don't we have
dinner together as a farewell party?

-Yes!
-Yes!

Leave the restaurant to me!
I'll contact you when I settle on a place,

so could we exchange contacts?

Guild cards.

It's a bit too high-tech
to make sense in this world.

The features of the card vary somewhat
according to your rank,

but generally, all of them
include communication functions.

They also have maps of cities
and an encyclopedia of monsters.

They even have additional paid content.

You can get this blessing by just paying
a registration fee and a small annual fee!

Mr. Kuzunoha!

Over here!

"Butcher." What a direct name!

Please go in.
We'll be starting the party soon.

It smells delicious.

I'm starving!

Th... This is...

The dream of humankind... Manga Meat!

Glorious!

Now then, to our return to Tsige,
and to meeting each other.

Cheers!

Let's get right to it.

If it doesn't taste as good as it looks,
I'm going to be really mad!

It's delicious!

Enough to cry over?

It's a common food item, though.

This sharp-tongued elf girl
is Louisa from Bless Gunner.

You're quite mysterious. I can't sense
any greed or obsession from you.

You're like a soft cloud or something.

"Something"...

Especially your archery skills.

I've never someone move like that before.

How should I explain it?

Mr. Kuzunoha.

Too close! He's drunk already!

What are you going to
do with the Ruby Eyes?

Are you going to put them on
weapons and armor?

Hazal, you're an Alchemy Meister, right?

Yes. If you ever want to learn,
I can offer my services.

There was a request in the guild,
so I'll be using them for that.

Another drink?

Come on, let's drink
to our hearts' content!

She's drunk as well.

Oh, by the way...

So close. She reeks of alcohol!

You seemed pretty strong from
the way you handled the bow earlier.

Please have a match with me!

Arm wrestling, right?

I accept your challenge!

Rinon, could you tell us when to start?

Okay.

Ready?

Go!

As expected of a Dwarf. But...

It's Mister's win!

It's the first time I've lost like that!
The world sure is big.

Young Master,
your extra order of meat as requested.

Thank you.

Is the rest all for you?

Yes.

It's delicious, isn't it?

As long as you're enjoying yourselves.

Toa is a Dark Thief.
That sounds like a dangerous profession.

I should be the one thanking you.

Both Mio and I are thankful.

Not at all. I should be thanking you.

This plot progression... Could it be?

Oh, right.

Mr. Kuzunoha, the request you took...

Is it from Rembrant Company?

Yes. Is something the matter?

Actually...

Dinner was great!

I... Indeed.

You can go back to your room first.

I'll bring in the materials
from the carriage.

The materials?

We might encounter bandits again
like we did back in Zetsuya.

And I heard some troubling rumors.

Rumors?

Toa told me back in the restaurant.

There's a rumor that nothing good happens
when you take on Rembrant's requests.

So I thought I should take precautions.

I see. I'll get changed
and wait for you then.

Okay. I'll return later
and we'll go to bed.

We haven't heard from Tomoe today either.

And we're sharing a room at the inn.

Which means...

We'll be sharing the same room tonight.
But there are two beds...

If only one were to disappear...

I'm back.

W... Welcome back.

I brought back whatever seemed valuable.

I... I see.

Let's make a trip back to the subspace
first thing tomorrow.

Maybe Emma has news from Tomoe.

Are you taking that bed, Mio?

Well, then. Good night.

What? We aren't going to do anything?

I should've gotten rid of that bed.

Phew.

I can make stable mist gates now.

Young Master!

Welcome back.

It's been a while, you guys.

We've arrived safely at Tsige.

You've had a long and tiring journey.

By the way, Young Master,
why are you speaking so politely?

Oh, I've been talking like that outside.

After all, I've been thinking of
starting a business out there.

Young Master.

Yes!

I'm sure you have your reasons outside.

However, speaking to us
like that here is a problem.

As the one who rules over us,
you must be more resolute!

Y... Yes! I shall be more mindful...

I'll be careful!

Please do!

Emma has become even more dependable.

Indeed.

I'll give you a report on
all the races first.

The Alkeys seem to have built
their homes in the mountains.

The Orcs and Mistio Lizardmen
have been helping them out.

The Dwarves have been constructing
and repairing buildings,

as well as creating experimental
equipment for you.

The Mistio Lizardmen

serve as guards in the settlements
and are cultivating arable land.

Lastly, led by the Orcs...

We've been constructing
your residence, Young Master!

It's huge! Are you guys building a castle?

We plan on having it function
as an assembly hall as well.

Oh, I see.

Still, wouldn't that take up
a lot of manpower and time?

We've had no problems so far.

The procedures are based on what we found

in the storage medium
that contained Young Master's memories.

My memories?

Young Master's memories?

Oh, right. I used Tomoe's ability

and stored a good chunk of my memory
for them to use as reference.

By the way, we haven't heard
from Tomoe in a while. Have you?

You as well, Young Master?
Actually, I haven't either...

And does the doppelganger know anything?

Um, well... I seem to have lost contact
with my main form for some time now.

Young Master!

It has been a long while, Young Master!

Eld! Where's your cane?

I created equipment to help me walk.

I can't leave everything
to the youngsters now!

Dwarves will be Dwarves,
regardless of age...

More importantly, Young Master,
I would like to show you something.

Leather armor.

Scaled armor.

Plate armor.

What do you think? These were
carefully created by our craftsmen.

I'm sorry, but no.

I'm sorry, but I'm just a merchant.

Chief...

It's just a matter of utility.

I would rather have something
that looks like a jacket or a coat.

Oh, this one looks like a trench coat.

This is a full-body protective gear
that comes with the pants, right?

Rugui made that armor.

Rugui? If I remember, he...

As expected of the man
who ordered that ring.

You are strange indeed.

The one who made Draupnir!

This armor will keep absorbing
your mana up to a certain point.

It's basically Draupnir in clothing form.

However, it absorbs mana
on a much larger and faster scale.

Just putting it on may result
in an instant death...

You've already put it on!

It's definitely absorbing
way more mana than Draupnir.

It is highly resistant
to physical and magical impacts.

Do you see how the lining is red?

Imagine it switching.

Reversing it?

This is amazing!

When it's red, its mobility
is boosted more than defense.

It'll vastly improve your speed.

Oh? Let's see...

I'm amazed you were able
to make something like this!

In that case, I...

It's already fully saturated with mana.

If possible, could you make
something more durable for me?

I will definitely make equipment
that can k*ll you in an instant!

Your goal doesn't seem quite right again.

I'm Haruna.

I'm Akina.

I'm Hokuto.

I'm Minato.

Are they all Alkeys?

Yes. I taught them how to transform.

Though maintaining those forms
for a while is still quite tough.

I collected these from nearby.

Please tell us about them.

You even found poison fire coral?

Did you touch them with your bare hands?

Yes. My hands became sore.

Please wear gloves next time!

Ingredients in the subspace
seem to become more potent.

From what I know,
eating just one of these can k*ll you.

They taste good
and leave a nice tingling feeling.

Unable to reach Tomoe,

and leaving behind Mio,
who eats everything,

I went to see the client on my own.

I reached Rembrant Company safely
along with the materials they requested.

My first job was going smoothly.

Or so I had thought.

You don't understand anything.

I'm sorry, but this conversation is over.

My first job appears to be
more difficult than I had imagined.

The sixth night. "The melancholy
of a handsome middle-aged man."