01x03 - Rirui and Anyango

[bunniefuu]

Amazing! There're so many

people and shops!

That's a dungeon market for you.

It's kind of like a little festival.

The dungeon's reset, so you have

adventurers coming for all the new chests.

Which means merchants show up

for all the new adventurers.

That looks delicious.

Come on. We're shopping for clothes.

Well, maybe if you hadn't

burned Rirui's

Huh?

I was just trying to dry it off, okay?

And I'm not great with magic stones

Over there!

Hey!

This kid

This is incredible!

Rirui's instincts are right on this one!

Why, little lady, you've got a great eye!

What kind of egg is it?

No clue. I found it during my travels.

But I predict that it's an egg

that brings good luck.

You predict it?

The egg of good luck

Granted, whether it comes true or not

is all up to the spirits, my friend.

The spirits, huh?

Let's go, Rirui.

Wait, Hajime!

This is a great find!

We'll regret not buying it!

What? What are you yapping about?

Please! Have faith in Rirui's

instincts as an adventurer!

Your adventurer's instincts? Seriously?

Please! Believe Rirui!

May the spirits bless you,

my brother and sister!

Hajime!

Thank you so much!

So, how are we gonna eat it?

It's not for eating!

Ow, ow Sorry about that.

Get back here, Anynango!

Aw, crap!

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EPISODE 3: RIRUI AND ANYANGO

You look adorable!

That suits you, Rirui.

I'm surprised a certain someone

picked out something so nice.

It was actually on Natalie's advice.

That explains it, then.

Here you go.

Thanks.

We're hitting up the new dungeon,

right? Better get a move on.

H-Hajime

Rirui's egg!

Look what's become of you!

This is Rirui's fault for leaving

you in Hajime's care!

Forgive me, please!

Don't be stupid.

Here.

That was a close one!

Hajime, let's hurry!

If we don't get to the dungeon soon,

we'll miss out on all the treasure!

And you wanna go dressed like that?

I'll go get changed.

Unbelievable.

Custom dictates that locals let

out-of-towners have any treasure.

But in exchange, we get better gigs.

But the kid's still

struggling against slimes,

so I don't see any treasure in our future.

Blast! This one is fierce!

But now you're doomed!

That's that dwarf kid from before

Wait, what's a kid doing here alone?!

Damn it, where have I seen this before?!

Ugh, this is such a pain!

You little cretin!

Ever so sorry for the trouble my

granddaughter caused you, sonny.

I'm Hajime Shinonome.

I'm a local adventurer.

Oh, I've heard about you!

The sweetheart adventurer

who adopted a little one.

S-Sweet what now?

And you saved my granddaughter!

Looks like the rumors are true.

I'm actually really cool,

and just so you know,

"sweet" isn't really a compliment

when it comes to adventurers.

Is Hajime nice to you, dearie?

Like you wouldn't believe!

Could you pay attention?!

What happened?

Listen here. You're a girl,

so instead of this dungeon nonsense,

you should be more demure.

Not happening!

Anyango!

Honestly.

Maybe I've been too soft on her,

what with her parents gone and all.

Her mom and dad are gone?

A monster got them a long time ago.

Gracious. I wonder if she's headed right

back to the dungeon at this rate.

I wish there was some adult

I could trust her with

Nah, not happening.

It's not about the money!

Go on! Hold the b*stard tight!

Who the hell do you think

you're talking to?!

How about you hammer the b*stard

then, you skinny fool?!

Good!

Aren't they amazing?

What's that big fiery thing?

A fire spirit.

A spirit?

That's right.

Dwarven craftsmen aren't considered

the real deal until they can contain one!

I wanna get strong soon

so I can stand in the forge myself!

You can't just wait

until you're grown up?

My grandma's gonna die.

She's already real old,

so I've got no time to waste.

I want her to see she doesn't have

to worry about me real soon.

Doesn't have to worry about you

If you're going to join

my team, stop crying!

Maybe Rirui and Anya are the same.

You and me?

Rirui's going to ask Hajime if he'll help!

Seriously?!

Thanks for that, my soul friend!

Hey, Rirui. Where have you been?

Um, Hajime, can Anya come with

Yeah, your name was Anyango, right?

I don't mind you tagging along

every once in a while,

so no more running into the

dungeon on your own, you hear?

Yes!

This is great, Anya!

Yeah!

The downside of being local

Thanks so much!

I did it!

You did it, Anya!

My soul friend!

Friends, huh?

Never really found a use for that

kind of flimsy relationship,

but maybe the little squirt needs it.

Did Hajime teach you how

to fight like this, Rirui?

He did indeed!

You can really count on him, huh?

Is something wrong?

What? No, nothing!

Anya, let's go after another one!

All right!

Sorry!

They've got a train after them?! Seriously?!

Our bad!

Rirui, Anyango! Up against the wall! Now!

This way!

Ow, ow, ow

A-Anya?

Guess that's that.

You okay?

Y-Yes.

I-Is it cold all of a sudden?!

I-I-I-I-Is Veronica around?

This is the chill I get

when she's up to something!

You okay, Anya?

Y-Yeah, I appreciate it, best buddy!

Rirui and Anya are friends.

And friends

don't steal from friends.

Veronica! Where are you?! Quit hiding!

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AN ADVENTURER'S DAILY GRIND AT AGE 29

Somebody help!

Damn it! If only I were stronger!

What are you doing to my friends?!

Rirui!

Take this!

You saved us, Rirui!

That's my best friend!

Hajime, Hajime!

Hajime, Rirui could use magic!

I saved you and Anya with magic!

It went boom!

When? Last I saw you,

you were sleeping in a heap.

There's bound to be amazing

power sleeping inside Rirui!

In your dreams, anyway.

Hajime! How do you use magic?

If I could cast magic,

I bet I could be even more useful!

That wouldn't be the accomplishment

you're imagining.

Besides, magic isn't really my thing.

Since she's taken an interest

in spirit channeling,

maybe you should find out

what her type is.

Spirit channeling?

For her?

Yes!

Thanks for the food!

I mean, she can't be much worse

with magic than she is with a sword.

Couldn't hurt to check it out.

What's Rirui's "spirit type"?

Remember when I burned your

clothes the other day?

I used a tool to borrow the

power of the fire spirits.

Fire spirits?

Like the ones I saw in

the workshop with Anya!

Fire, water, earth, and wind

They're usually invisible, but their

spirits are all around us, apparently.

Rirui wants something that explodes!

Like boom!

I see.

Then you'd like Rirui

to practice spirit channeling?

A wonderful idea.

Come right this way, if you will.

Who are you, granny?

An old lady from a church that

shares the teachings of the sun.

Would you like to hear a story

about the sun from long ago?

I-I think I might have

to pass on that one.

It's the kind of knowledge an

adventurer should really be aware of.

Knowledge is power!

That kind of nitty-gritty

tends to make my head hurt.

Salt

Gold

The one-eyed owl

The sun of selection.

That's the Forest of Selection. Go on in.

Y-You're not coming, Hajime?

Nope.

You're the one getting tested.

I'll come save you if you get in

trouble. So go have an adventure.

Off I go!

The first-time fee is five silver coins.

Kinda sketchy

Huh, this isn't scary at all!

What was with them?!

Stare

Stare

Staaare

Glare!

Wh-What was that thing?

Had a scary look in its eyes!

I'll come save you if you get in

trouble. So go have an adventure.

An adventure

Rirui is an adventurer!

This place is no problem at all!

Wow! That's such a big puddle!

Feels great!

Wha

T-Talk about huge!

Y-You wanna fight?

Th-Then bring it on!

R-Rirui can take you down with one hit!

If you won't make the

first move, then I will!

So don't blame me for what happens!

Say your prayers!

My deathblow: Rirui Sandstorm!

BUT THERE WAS NO EFFECT.

Rirui's adventure ends here

No! Hajime needs my help!

Cold!

There's a weird mark now!

Huh?

Oh, welcome back.

Hey. That was fast.

Did you find anything?

There was a giant turtle with a mustache!

A giant mustachioed turtle?

I wonder if she means the Millenian?

That'd mean the spirits of water have

taken a real shine to you, Rirui.

NEVER RAN INTO A PROPER SPIRIT,

DESPITE MANY ATTEMPTS

Also, he drew on me!

Oh, you were given a blessing?

The emblem of water with two scales

That's quite a major water blessing!

It's major?

It means, even without spirit language,

some water spirits will help you.

You're very lucky.

Looks like Rirui got something awesome!

Sure seems like it.

Hajime! Let's try it out in the dungeon!

I'll invite Anya too!

What are you doing, Hajime?!

Off to the dungeon we go!

Yeah, yeah.

A SLIME APPEARED!

Now it's time for Rirui

to show my amazing power!

Behold Rirui's magic!

Rirui?! You okay, Rirui?!

Hang on! I'll get you out of there!

It wasn't supposed to go like this!

NEXT TIME: FIRST LOVE'S OUTCOME