01x08 - May I Offer You a Fist in Place of a Handkerchief?

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The t*rrorists are hiding in here, then?

Blessing of Chronoa:

Acceleration.

And there's more where that came from.

Hey, is this spear what

ignited the gunpowder?

It blew up everything!

Who's behind this blasphemy?!

I threw it.

Who are you?

We're kind of busy

What'd you say?

Despite the expl*si*n, they're all unharmed.

W-Wait!

I know her!

That's Scarlet El Vandimion!

What?!

So it was you?

The silver-haired devil!

How good to see you, Palmian adherents.

It appears you've been subject

to some kind of misfortune.

You caused that misfortune!

Don't get too c*ck, though.

We make it our job to destroy evil incarnate,

and we couldn't have

a finer example right here!

Now, deliver righteous

judgment unto this devil!

Inquisitor

Catarl the Wise!

Dumping your garbage into the

sacred home of Palmianism

Intolerable rudeness!

W-Wait, i-is that

The head of our goddess's statue?!

Then that spear before

Yes, it was part of the garbage.

You wretch.

Such heinous treatment

of our sacred goddess statue

You must pay!

Come forth!

Nine Raging—

I tire of this conversation.

Why do you oppose us?

We had a grand and lofty mission

to stop that impudent Dianan festival

We spent long nights without rest

working on a way to foil it

I appreciate your confession.

Inquisitor Catarl!

S-Stand strong!

Truly, our faith is being put to the test!

Purge the heretic and protect Palmianism!

We must carry out our mission!

Do you realize the state your ridiculous

mission has left the central plaza in?

I don't care!

They say that stupidity can

only be cured with death

but perhaps pain equal to death

will do the trick.

Let's find out together, shall we?

MAY I CARRY OUT A PLAN THAT SHOWS

A NEW SIDE OF YOU?

Stay on your guard, men! I'll check inside!

Sir!

Oh, good day.

The t*rrorists are all unconscious inside.

I leave the rest to you.

R-Right

Is anyone injured or in pain?

- Is anyone injured or in pain?

- Those are the crown's healers.

Prince Julius must have sent them.

Very responsible of him.

Big Sister!

Big Sister!

Saint Diana!

Are you injured, Saint Diana?

N-No

Things in town have died down,

and the holy land pilgrimage departed safely.

Thank you for seeing them off.

The Palmians won't be able to interfere

once the pilgrims are out of the capital.

I'm not so sure.

Only the members of the pilgrimage

would have known

when Scarlet and I would be

arriving at the Religious Quarter.

But the Palmians had a trap ready for us.

You mean

Sigurd. I wish to give you a mission.

Infiltrate the Palmians

and learn what they're after.

They may have a spy

among the pilgrimage's retinue.

I don't want to believe there's

a traitor in our midst,

but we should take precautions. See to it.

Sir.

So

May I ask why you're coming along

on the pilgrimage?

I just happened to be

in the capital at the time.

I happened to witness

the Palmians' wrongdoing,

so I called off my planned hot springs tour

and came along in the interests

of the greater good.

Do you think I'll believe

that strained excuse?

Never mind. I'll ask more later.

By the way

The Palmian disciples said something

interesting when we had them tied up.

The silver-haired devil will k*ll us!

She'll use us as living punching bags!

I don't want to become avant-garde wall art!

Goodness. I had no idea

that devils really existed.

Silver hair is quite rare in these lands.

It's almost lunchtime.

Would you care for a cookie?

Little sister of mine.

Is it possible you may be

at the center of these incidents?

Worry not, Dear Brother.

I was simply called to assist

with the pilgrimage.

They surely didn't need

your assistance, did they?

No

The assistance in question

is something that only I can provide.

It involves your blessing, then?

I'm sure His Highness has

sworn you to silence,

and if that's the case, it can't be helped.

The Palmians' actions

have grown more extreme.

Their cannons weren't loaded this time, but

No matter how powerful your blessing,

there are things you can't do on your own.

Before you put yourself at risk

Ask your big brother for help.

Yes, I will.

Damn you, Dios!

Skipping out on work again

I wasn't skipping out!

Look, I already got the tents up!

And hey, it's Scarlet!

I told you to collect firewood

after the tents were up!

You incorrigible a*s!

Lady Scarlet.

Could we have a moment?

Saint Diana is acting strangely?

Yes since what happened yesterday.

The palanquin she was riding did tip over.

It's understandable

that she'd still be unsettled.

Actually, I don't think that's it

She's been acting like that all day.

Yes, that is quite abnormal.

Saint Diana. Forgive me

for dropping in on you so late.

S

S?

Squee!

I beg your pardon.

You must calm down!

I can't! I can't!

Because, you see

When I look at your face, it reminds me

of Prince Charming on his white steed,

and my heart starts to race!

Pardon?

So you fell in love at first sight

with my brother Leo at the festival,

and every time you think of him,

you find yourself feeling restless?

That's correct.

Big Sister?

You have excellent taste, Saint Sanya.

My brother Leo is the most

wonderful man in the world.

Y-You think so too?

Yes.

Saint Sanya, do you wish to

get to know my brother better?

Yes!

But I've never felt this way before,

so I don't know what to do.

Worry not.

I have an excellent idea.

One week after leaving the capital,

we arrived in Memphis,

a city on Pallistan's eastern border.

The city plays host to the eastern barrier

and is known as the first stop

on the holy land pilgrimage.

It's home to many hot springs

with restorative properties,

so many adventurers

come to enjoy their effects.

Now, shall we review the plan?

W-We're really doing this?

It seems a little bold and sudden

For me to invite him out

for a nighttime date

Love demands action.

Leave it all to me.

Do not wear your usual hair ornaments.

Let it fall more naturally

for a more composed aura.

Now, the traditional costume of Memphis.

To see the austere symbol of Dianism,

Saint Sanya, dressed as a common girl

I call this plan

The new-side-of-you plan!

New side of me?!

Yes.

Revealing an unexpected aspect of your

personality will catch a man's interest.

It's a sure-fire winner

for a maiden in love.

Oh, Big Sister! You truly are wise!

It's a little embarrassing,

but I'll give it my best!

Excellent resolve.

Now, Nanaka.

I believe you heard everything.

Will you guard them both?

A puppy?!

How long have you known I was here?

It talked?!

Since we left the capital.

My brother asked you

to watch over me, right?

You did well.

I wanna pet it too!

Did you enjoy the hot water?

I don't like hot water. Cold's fine for me.

It feels good.

Perhaps I'll give you a hot bath.

You don't have to do that!

Leonardo had his bath,

and now he's working in his room.

You should invite him out

before he gets into bed.

Shall we, then?

S-So

W-Would you like to tour the city with me?

Well

Saint Diana wishes for the rare opportunity

to let loose like an ordinary girl.

If she invites you to tour the city,

I hope you will accompany her.

If you will have me.

Now, perhaps I shall explore

the Memphis nightlife as well.

You seem to be in a rather good mood.

You came sooner than I expected.

I'm the busiest and fastest-working

noble in this kingdom.

If you're so very busy,

I wonder what brings you here.

I thought I'd enjoy the nightlife

with my precious plaything.

I am not here to enjoy.

I am exploring the town

with a lofty purpose in mind.

A lofty purpose, eh?

I am monitoring the local adventurers.

What is it about the adventurers

that caught your interest?

Do you remember the lycanthrope

from the sl*ve auction?

Yes.

I was told he was originally an adventurer.

I see.

There are a number

of ruffians in their ranks,

although not all adventurers

are necessarily villainous.

I doubt you'll meet a brute

deserving of your fists so fortuitously.

Please stop, Sir Adventurers!

I paid a lot for that merchandise!

Shut up! I'm pissed about losing a bet.

These pots looked perfect

for venting my stress

So of course I'm gonna break 'em!

Would you say that that adventurer

is deserving of my fists?

I believe he would qualify, yes.

What are the guards doing?!

They need to come quickly!

Sir.

I'll buy all of your merchandise,

including what was broken.

In exchange, may we do

what we like with the others?

Yes! Throw them out or destroy them,

whatever you like!

You heard the man.

Thank you for laying the groundwork.

Who the hell are you?!

Did you know we were the feared

adventuring party, the Golden Heifer,

when you picked a fight with us?!

Your meat looks awfully grainy

for a bunch of cows

But no matter.

I'll eat regardless.

I just felt a chill.

Where should we go next?!

Look, Lord Leonardo!

They're beautiful!

Goldfish, eh?

It's a game. You scoop them up.

Would you like to try, miss?

Yeah!

Go!

Got it this time!

Go!

Gotcha!

There!

If I may, Saint Diana.

This is how it's done.

Slowly, so you're not detected.

There.

I did it!

Want to take it with you?

I do!

No, please take her back.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

I think she'd miss her friends

if I took her away.

You're very kind, Saint Diana.

I-I wouldn't say that

What should we look at next?

Well

This one's so cute!

It's perfect for you, miss.

There's a discount if you buy two!

Why not put one in your hair?

Oh, I'd rather not

W-We could match

Meow, meow, meow!

I never knew matching accessories

with someone could make me so happy!

Let's do it again!

Don't get too far away from me.

There are lots of bars around.

One of those drunkards might run into you.

I-I'm sorry. I got so excited.

It's been so long since

I got to go out at night

I'm glad he's being nice to me,

but he's basically just babysitting.

D-Do I look like that much of a child to you?

D-Do forgive me.

You reminded me of Scarlet

when she was a child.

That's impossible!

Big Sister is always so poised,

so elegant, so beautiful, so strong

She's an amazing person who can do anything!

Compared to her, I'm

I'm a clumsy tomboy who always

needs other people to protect her.

Just a helpless country bumpkin

Don't be absurd.

Despite your young age, you have done

a brilliant job of fulfilling your role.

Not everyone can do what you do.

You are an indispensable

asset to this kingdom.

Lord Leonardo, I

What's all the commotion?

Lookin' good, silver-haired lady!

Get 'em!

Don't tell me

Lord Leonardo!

What? Scarlet is?!

I'm terribly sorry!

I need to see what she's doing!

Take Saint Diana back to the inn!

Lord Leonardo

I don't have any power.

I wish I could be more like Big Sister.

Well done today.

Would you like some?

Hey, looks good!

Hey, we're on duty.

I keep saying, you have to

stay on your toes!

But he offered it!

It's only polite to eat it right away.

Hey, maybe I'll check out

the stalls over there!

He ran off again!

VANKISH EMPIRE

Your Highness!

What is it?

This creepy old man just showed up!

Forgive my late introduction.

I am Palmian Inquisitor

Michelin the Strategist.

Lord Alflame. Members of the Redsky Dragoons.

We, the worshipers of Palmia,

request your aid.