01x08 - Episode 8

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I'm exhausted.

I spent all night squatting
to make twice the amount

so there'd be enough to
sell while I'm gone.

Young man,

you said you had somewhere to go today.

Where are you going?

My legs really can't take it anymore.

I need some rest too.

Don't forget,

there's still one last box.

Everything's ready now.

Where's Supervisor Huang?

She was worried we'd run out,

so she's using yesterday's
machine and ingredients

to make extra stock.

I didn't expect

the machine Lan assembled with magic
on such short notice to work so well.

She's amazing.

I need to work harder too.

No wonder I fell in love
with her at first sight.

She's meticulous, hardworking,
and always thinking of the bigger picture.

You've got a long day ahead.

You work the night shift.
We work the day shift.

We're even.

Let's first find out

where he lives.

Who are you visiting?

That tycoon.

What?

He sent people to wreck
our business two days ago.

And yesterday, he questioned
our integrity in public.

And now,

you...

you're actually going to him yourself?

Because I need to talk
to him about something

I must buy.

Supervisor Huang asked me
to deliver even more grain.

How much bread are they planning to make?

Captain Aba!

I...

I was inspecting food
safety in the kitchen.

What's wrong?

Why are you shouting?

It's bad!

That felon...

That felon escaped!

During yesterday's patrol,

everything was fine.

But when we arrived today,

we found the cell door open

and the traces he left behind.

But why are there no signs
of damage on the lock?

This door was specially made

to withstand the corrosive
substance his body secretes.

Could it be

that someone...?

Go find out where the cell key is.

No need.

The key is with me.

Then...

how did he...?

Looks like

he found a way to escape
this cell after all.

It can't be

that simple.

Five more boxes should be enough.

But I'm running low

on ingredients.

Why hasn't Aba brought them yet?

Could he have been caught?

So this is the place.

Aba, you're finally here.

Just in time for the next batch.

Who are you?

Are you the one I'm supposed to
hunt down to earn my pardon?

What's going on?

This way, please.

You're surprisingly

magnanimous for someone so young.

Despite our past conflicts,

you still came here today.

You truly have my utmost respect.

Come on.

Give me a hug.

A hug will settle all grudges.

Whatever happened before,

let's forget it.

A man who'll do anything for
money... - Let's forget it.

Reeks of greed from head to toe.

Mr. Liang,

I came here today to...

Whatever your reason,

we can discuss it later.

Come.

As a host,

let me show you around my mansion first.

No need.

I...

By the way,

sir,

we still don't know what to call you.

Just call me Meow.

All right, Mr. Meow.

Just call me Meow.

Okay, Mr. Meow.

Give me a loaf!

I'll take 20!

There are even more people
today than in the past two days.

Looks like we'll run out soon.

I wonder... - I want one!

If the extra stock is ready.

Lan, bring another box!
- Are you running out?

Seriously? - Oh, coming.

I've waited in line forever.
Don't make me leave empty-handed!

There will be enough for everyone.

Everyone, please stay calm.

Who...

Who are you?

Who I am doesn't matter.

Tell me where your accomplices are.

Accomplices?

I don't know what you're talking about.

I'm the only one here.

I never thought such a
delicate-looking girl would be

such a tough nut to crack.

If you don't want to talk, I can wait.

I'll wait until the
corrosive liquid on my body

melts you down to nothing but bones.

But

I really hate waiting.

I was locked away in prison,
waiting for the day I'd be released.

Many years ago,

mages captured me
and put me in a medicinal pool for research.

But those mages were driven
away during the rebellion,

and they left me behind.

I waited and waited in that pool.

Only after the w*r ended

did I finally see the light of day again.

They called me a monster,

so I became one

and k*lled them all!

So,

don't make me wait any longer.

Talk!

My face...

Since you won't even spare my dignity,

don't blame me

for getting rough!

You really care about your face, huh?

Then I'll start by ruining it!

Were you the one who destroyed
the machine I worked so hard to build?

Lan!

Don't get the wrong idea.

I came back to check on the extra stock,

not to save you.

Great.

Your accomplice came right to me.

Then you'll die together!

Mr. Meow,

look at my garden. I spent
quite a fortune on it.

It took over three months to build.

The area on the left
has subtropical plants.

They're beautiful and easy to maintain.

The plants on the right

are much more precious.

They require daily care from gardeners.

District Nine is already this poor,

yet he's wasting so much on a garden?

Hey,

how long do we have to
listen to him show off?

Once I take back my body,

I'll turn this place upside
down and uncover everything!

Darn it.

All the parts that could be used as weapons
have been corroded away.

Well?

Have you run out of your little tricks?

Lan,

do you have a stronger spell?

I do.

But the incantation is rather long.

Okay.

I'll buy you time!

You?

Don't be ridiculous.

You can't...

I know.

But it's better than doing nothing.

Monster,

come at me!

First,

I hate being called a monster.

The stars are shining bright tonight.

Second,

I hate mages to the bone!

My love for you is overflowing.

I think of you night after night.

How...

How did you do that?

I just swung with all my strength.

Wasn't it because of your magic?

Who are you?

Before I confess my
feelings to her in person,

no one can lay a finger on her!

Are you two okay?

Did he hurt you?

I'm fine.

Just some minor injuries.

I never thought love

could make someone risk everything.

Meow,

your hand...

Ow!

My entire body has been soaked in poison.

This corrosive liquid

can not only destroy things but
also defend against attacks.

Your strength means nothing

if you can't even touch me.

I can k*ll you

without getting my hands dirty.

Lie,

give me more magical power this time.

Sure.

I've been holding it in for days.

Get ready...

to die!

Archmage Lei Wan is amazing.

I never thought this move
would be so powerful.

Let me see where you're hurt.

Lan, are you okay?

Hurry and check on her.

Are you hurt?

King Lie!

King Lie!

A dangerous prisoner escaped.

You all need to be careful...

I knew Mr. Liang was up to no good.

He really was just buying time.

Mr. Liang?

You went to see that tycoon?

I really am hopeless.

Why was I worried about him?

He's King Lie, for crying out loud.

Hey! Didn't you say there'd
be enough for everyone?

Don't run a business if
you can't keep your word!

Exactly!

Give us our money back!

Everyone, please calm down.

Please calm down.

The extra stock will arrive soon.

Please hurry. I can't hold
them off much longer.

Well?

Did you take care of them?

Who are you trying to take care of?

Mr. Long Ao.

What brings you here so late at night?

Is something wrong?

This afternoon, I sensed
a powerful surge of magic.

Do you know what happened?

Magic?

Oh, right.

I was planning to report
this to you tomorrow.

The suspect in the head chef's death and
the strange merchants who've appeared recently

seem to be

connected to magic.