01x06 - May I Send This Pig Flying Into the Sky?

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Terenezza's disappearance

and the Palmian scheming

I fear this bodes ill.

"I look forward to seeing you

in a month at Diana Cathedral."

"Diana."

No matter what else happens,

I will protect you

Saint Diana.

MAY I SEND THIS PIG FLYING INTO THE SKY?

I will repeat myself, Dear Brother.

I wish to go on a hot springs tour.

I suspect this is just a pretense

to punch someone, Dear Sister.

How cruel.

Do you lack trust in your sister

to such a degree?

Trust?

The audacity of you.

I have not forgotten how you lied

about your "vow" with Prince Julius.

For one, fleeting moment, I thought

that you had found marital bliss

But we did make a vow.

That is entirely beside the point!

You're not going to try and

punch the "saint," are you?

That's right! You try to go on a trip

this same time every year!

And the hot springs itinerary you showed me

is almost the same route

as the holy land pilgrimage

Dear Brother.

The saint is beloved by the people

and indispensable to the kingdom.

I would never dream of socking

such an honored personage.

Very well.

I'll approve your hot springs tour.

But try not to cause any more tro—

You have my thanks.

I shall take my leave at once.

Take care, Leo, Nanaka.

That took you longer than expected.

So Leo thought you wanted to

go punch the saint?

My brother is the head of

the Crown Investigatory Office.

Surely there's no need to hide the fact

that I'm accompanying you on the holy

land pilgrimage, nor the reason why.

No, we definitely need to hide it.

May I ask why?

Because the longer we keep it a secret,

the funnier his reaction will be

when he finds out.

May I pulverize you now?

All jokes aside, ever since

the Godwin incident,

the neighboring realms

have been acting suspiciously.

We've dealt with the corrupt nobles,

but the court itself has not yet stabilized.

There's a chance of spies

in our midst as well.

Thus, these things must remain

confidential, even from Leo.

Do you understand?

Ah, our destination is in sight.

The Wall of Impurity surrounds

the Religious Quarter,

from which the holy land

pilgrimage will depart.

I knew it was the headquarters

for both Palmianism and Dianism,

but it's still quite grandiose.

The Palmian Pope said it was necessary

to protect the Religious Quarter

from "the filth of the worldly realm."

But it's more likely there

to obscure his corruption.

Palmianism's current head

is Pope Sargon, is it not?

Yes. Those who've known him since his days

as a corrupt merchant call him

The Scheming Social Climber.

She wants to clobber him.

What's happened?

Well

The gate just closed on us.

Excuse me! Why did you close the Holy Gate?

Terribly sorry!

Pope Sargon issued strict orders

that none may pass

without approval of His Majesty himself!

That wretched old schemer.

He's trying to prevent the pilgrimage.

His Majesty's currently attending a conference

with the other realms of the land.

Surely His Holiness is aware of this.

This sounds like an act of

childish spite to me.

I won't tolerate you speaking

of our holy father this way!

Cease this slander at once!

I am Jarmov the Ogre,

Inquisitor of Palmianism!

Punching that pig would be

very satisfying, I'm sure!

Inquisitor, you say?

That's right!

It is our duty to expel heretics

who mean harm to Palmianism

even you, Your Highness, if we must!

This is done with the approval

of our supreme goddess, Palmia!

I find it unbelievable that His Majesty

could permit such misconduct.

Is it the pope who approved

your organization?

Obviously!

We inquisitors are His Holiness's

most trusted retainers!

In other words, apostles of our great goddess!

Behold! With this sacred hammer

entrusted to me by Goddess Palmia,

I shall deliver punishment unto the heretics!

Have I abided by the terms of our agreement?

MAGIC ITEM FOR RECORDING SPEECH

- Well, it's only slightly better than nothing.

MAGIC ITEM FOR RECORDING SPEECH

- I leave the rest to you.

Follow your heart.

Let us begin by opening the gate.

Hah! Fool!

There's no battering ram nor spell

that could put a scratch on the Holy Gate!

You see—

An earthquake?

With her bare hands?!

Allow me to explain what

you may have overlooked.

To open this gate, one must push—

not pull.

We know that!

M-Monster!

What a rude thing to say

to a lovely young maiden.

Wait, is she Scarlet El Vandimion?!

The Bloodstained Lady?!

The Lady of Beatings!

G-Get away! She'll beat us all to death!

You!

Embodiment of evil

who entrapped Minister Godwin!

I'm afraid I must borrow this.

Fool!

You can't block this with a flimsy pole—

Here you are.

No sign of injury?

No matter how many times

you may tear my wings asunder,

my lofty mission shall never be grounded!

As long as I have these healing powers,

I can rise again!

This again?

With righteousness

on my side, I will never l—

"If walloped hard enough,

even pigs can fly."

It's a saying that means punching can

resolve seemingly impossible dilemmas.

Perhaps it will become

a common proverb in the future.

I can't imagine anyone using it but you.

Make way!

Th-That's

The Holy Order of Diana!

Sir Paragas.

I'm so glad you're safe!

I'm terribly sorry we were late to meet you.

We were dealing with scattered riots by

what we believe to be worshipers of Palmia.

The unifying power of Dianism

created by the holy land pilgrimage

must displease them greatly.

There may be something else

they're really after.

What's this?

Captain, I see the g*ng's all here! What's up?

You b*stard! Where have you been?!

Hey, chill out.

Whoa, look at that babe!

Where have you been all my life?!

I thought the order taught their knights

better manners than that.

Hey, you Prince Julius?

You fool!

The unmitigated insolence!

I'll beat some sense into that empty

head of yours once and for all!

N-No violence, please!

F-Fine, I'll do it right!

Head Knight of the Holy Order,

Dios Westwood, at your service.

I look forward to working with you.

Indeed. As do I.

Prince Julius seems to struggle

with freewheeling types like him.

It's a true pleasure to meet you.

My name is Scarlet El Vandimion.

I'm head over heels already!

Be my girlfriend, okay?

Say, Scarlet.

Do class differences bother you?

Well, let me think.

They do not bother me personally,

but I was born to a noble house.

It is my duty to marry

a man of a certain station.

Hey, no worries there.

I don't look like much,

but I'm the son of elvish royalty!

I like to tell people that my mother's

a human, and I'm a half-elf.

Wait, scratch that "tell people" part.

You are quite entertaining.

However

This is unacceptable.

One must respect the standard social mores.

I must ask that you show

my companion some respect.

Oh, is that what this is?

Yes, that's it exactly.

Now that we're clear,

I ask that you leave Scarlet alone.

Well, now we're in a pickle.

I hate taking orders, see?

And I'd look pretty lame

if I backed down after that

Dios!

- Show some respect for His Highness!

- You fool! Act befitting a knight!

I'll beat some sense into you!

C'mon, guys! I'm just joking around!

We don't want to hear it!

Bye, Scarlet!

Call on me for a date sometime!

I beg your forgiveness.

He joined the order one year ago.

He's an extremely talented fighter,

but so cavalier

I could tell he had talent.

He even seemed to notice

that I was about to hit him.

If I may, Prince Julius.

Yes?

When do you intend to release my hand?

Forgive me. I acted without thinking.

And what did Sir Dios mean before

about "what this is"?

Well, we'd better get over to Saint Diana!

Saint Diana. I am pleased to see you well.

I realize we've just arrived,

but I feel we should discuss

the pilgrimage ceremony immediately.

To preserve the confidential

nature of our discussion,

I would request a room

for the select few of us.

That said, perhaps it would be

better with a chaperone.

You think something's lacking?

No, I wouldn't say that exactly

Big Sister Scarlet!

It has been some time, Saint Diana.

It's you Big Sister

It's really you, Big Sister Scarlet!

Excuse me.

Shouldn't you greet me first?

Unhand me, you man!

Do we require a chaperone?

N-Never!

That would waste precious time

I could be using to love on Scarlet!

Idiot!

Is that your priority?

Not much of a saint, are you?

Oh, please!

Big Sister!

Tell that black-hearted prince

to stop teasing me!

I am relieved to see you

in such good spirits, Saint Diana.

Now let us begin the discussion.

The holy land pilgrimage.

It is a tradition that first began

three hundred years ago.

The Kingdom of Pallistan was under threat

by monsters unleashed by the Demon King,

who ruled over the Demon Continent.

Little by little,

they encroached upon our lands.

Until one day, in a village near the border,

a girl appeared with the power of Exorcism.

The girl installed Holy Gems

of Purification in villages

on the border in the four cardinal directions

and established a barrier.

The barrier ended the threat

of monster invasion into Pallistan.

Unfortunately, the Holy Gems and their barrier

gradually lost effectiveness

after the girl died.

As the people began to lose hope,

a new savior appeared.

Her name was Diana.

She had the same name as the girl

who set up the first barrier.

She purified the Holy Gems,

restored the barrier,

and saved the kingdom from the monster threat.

The king built a cathedral to honor

the two girls with divine power

and made them an object of faith.

Since then, any time the barrier

has seemed on the brink of failing,

a girl with the power

of Exorcism has appeared,

to serve as the new symbol

of faith: Saint Diana.

Unfortunately, this is the latest one.

I believe the saints of history

are rolling in their graves.

Are you mocking me because I was

a simple villager until I was seven?!

Big Sister! Hold me tighter!

As you wish.

The purpose of the holy land pilgrimage

is the purification of the Holy Gems

and the revitalization of the barrier.

It's an important ceremony.

You should take it a bit more seriously.

We'll conduct the rites in a few days

and head out.

Aw, that parade is exhausting!

I have to stand the whole time!

Too bad.

It is important for the subjects to see

that Saint Diana is alive and well.

It will keep the Palmians in check as well.

You must maintain a sense

of dignity befitting a saint.

You've lost your saint's powers as it is.

At least fulfill your role as figurehead—

Prince Julius.

It's all right, Big Sister.

It's true, after all.

I don't like it, but this really

is the least I can do right now.

I just wanted to whine a little.

It's all a joke!

I think that's enough discussion for today.

Big Sister, you're sleeping over, aren't you?

Yes, if I may.

Then we'll talk later!

See ya then!

Such a transparent bluff.

If you realize that she's bluffing,

you should be kinder to her.

I failed to check my thoughts.

I'll be more careful next time.

Prince Julius does so many things well,

but he can't sense the inner

workings of a woman's heart.

No, perhaps it's a reflection

of the pilgrimage's importance.

And then I told him,

"You are an absolute pig."

And as he stood there agape, I punched

that wicked noble right in his stupid face.

You're amazing, Big Sister!

I hope I can become a lady like you!

So beautiful and strong

and independent of any man

You don't favor

the young gentlemen, Saint Diana?

Hell no!

They're always filthy with coarse hair and

bulging muscles and they boss you around

What of Prince Julius, then?

The prince?

I guess he's good-looking,

and he has a nice build

But screw that! He's a huge jerk!

He's always making fun of my height!

I do sympathize.

He frequently makes me

the object of teasing as well.

He treats you that way too, Big Sister?!

That black-hearted prince!

Next time I see him, I'll give it to him!

Isn't there a silver-haired, blue-eyed

Prince Charming on a white steed

out there to sweep me away?

I fear I don't know.

Silver hair and blue eyes

is a rare combination.

It seems rather unlikely.

What is the matter?

Nothing!

I was just enchanted by your beauty.

Saint Diana.

Your bedtime has arrived.

I should be going.

No!

I want to speak with you longer!

I know! Stay with me in bed tonight.

I'm Saint Diana, after all.

I'm allowed to share a bed—

None of that, now.

Big Sister may I ask you one favor?

Of course.

I was named Diana after the saint

But a lot of other girls were named Diana too,

so I wished I'd been named something else.

When my father learned that,

he gave me the name "Sanya" in private.

So—

Saint Diana!

I've enjoyed our time together,

but I'll see you tomorrow.

Good night to you, Saint Sanya.

Okay! Good night, Big Sister!

What will I do?

Big Sister

I can't use my saint powers anymore.

I'm completely worthless

if I'm not the saint

The gods play cruel tricks

sometimes, don't they?

I hope the departure ceremony goes smoothly.

Hey, look!

It's the saint's palanquin!

Saint Diana!

She's simply divine!

Saint Diana! Bless me

with the Purifying Chalice too!

Long live Saint Diana!

You're the guardian angel of Pallistan!

I'd say the ceremony is a success.

Yes.

The enthusiasm of the people

has helped her to relax as well.

What was that? Cannon fire?

An invasion?!

What's going on?

Hey, Scarlet!

Please, remain calm!

Remain calm, everyone!

Nothing's been damaged! Calm down!

It's coming from

the Palmian cathedral.

My, what a fine polearm.

May I borrow it?

Goddess Palmia

Now, it's time I held my own festival

A festival of blood!

MAY I CARRY OUT A PLAN THAT SHOWS

A NEW SIDE OF YOU?