02x11 - Peter Grill and the Inescapable Room

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The representatives of the

Yakeppachi Warriors Guild have arrived!

Lord Albatross.

Welcome. I appreciate you coming all this way.

Oh please

Isn’t that what friends are for, Lord Gordo?

It’s not much,

but we’ve prepared a feast to celebrate your visit.

Please follow me.

No sign of Peter Grill anywhere

He must’ve noticed the modifications

I made to the sword.

Perhaps he couldn’t face the music

and skipped town instead

Peter, what’s the hold-up?

Where the hell are you?

Episode 11: Peter Grill and the Inescapable Room

Dammit!

I’m tellin’ ya, it won’t work.

I built this room using some of the most advanced

technology ancient Gourmand civilization had to offer.

The only way to open that door is for a

man and a woman to get their freak on.

Are you kidding me?!

If I don’t fix this sword and get out of here in

time for the treaty ceremony tomorrow,

I’m dead meat!

Not my problem.

I promise to help you with your research!

That’s nice of you and all

But without an allowance, I can’t fund it.

I’ll just have to work until I manage

to scrounge up enough cash

One last try, Peter

Make a sacrifice for the greater good!

I’ve got it!

I’ll make you a deal!

If you can get us out,

and if everything goes well at the ceremony

I promise to provide you

with temporary financial support!

Seriously?!

You’ll foot the bill for my research?!

Really?! Ya mean it?!

I swear on this blade. You have my word!

It’s just a test

And if I pass, then

I’ll manage to stay afloat for a while!

S-slow down What are you doing?

Alright Let’s do this, Peter Grill.

W-wait a second! Surely there’s another way to–

I already told you this is our only option!

We’ve gotta get down and dirty!

Now unleash the beast!

For a bunch of grubby Dwarves,

they sure do make a mean salad.

That’s it!

Keep those delicious vitamins and minerals coming!

Pwease don’t be mad! I was sooo frickin’ bored!

Gimme a refill!

An elegant design with a razor-sharp blade?

I know an exquisite battle axe when I see one!

Oh my, you noticed?

I heard Peter-kun showed up a few days early to

make some last-minute preparations, but

Lady Luvellia.

It’s a pleasure to see you again.

Hello, Mister Gordo.

You’ve grown into quite the accomplished warrior.

And I’m told that you’re engaged.

Oh, no. I’ve still got a long way to go

I almost forgot.

This may not be entirely appropriate

for a wedding gift, but

Here.

“A tour of the area’s historic landmarks”?

I received it from an arms dealer who

suggested I take my daughter.

It was awfully kind of him, but

My daughter stays locked up in that room of hers,

refusing to work,

doing God knows what all day long.

O-oh, what a shame

Well, what she lacks in ambition,

she more than makes up for in rebellious spirit!

Was that an earthquake?!

Possibly.

Now that you mention it,

we’ve had frequent tremors as of late.

Could it be one of those creatures living underground?

A cicada-mole?

I highly doubt it.

It’s been a hundred years since

the last one reared its ugly head.

Their species is said to have gone extinct ages ago.

A century, indeed

Plenty of things can change in that amount of time

And perhaps the time has come for us to reevaluate

the terms of our relationship with the Guild

Apparently he wandered into town a few days ago.

But nobody’s seen him since then.

He probably ran for the hills once

he realized his goose was cooked.

It just goes to show what a coward he is

Father!

O-oh, it’s you, Luvellia!

Is something the matter?

Can I speak to you for a minute?

Reexamine our present arrangement with the Dwarves?

That’s right.

I know the cicada-moles used to be a threat,

but they’re long gone.

The Dwarves don’t need the Guild’s protection anymore.

And considering the power dynamic

between their people and ours,

the terms of the treaty are

It almost seems like the Guild

is throwing its weight around

to manipulate the Dwarves and exploit them for a profit.

So she caught on to our little scheme

In other words, they wish to terminate the treaty?

We’re supposed to be honorable warriors.

We’ve been put in a position of power,

so we ought to uphold our integrity

instead of behaving like a bunch of bandits!

That treaty’s our biggest cash cow

We can’t afford to lose out on all that moolah!

Your maturity brings me great pride, Luvellia.

S-so then–

However, the cicada-moles aren’t the only threat:

Thieves, marauders, wild animals, magical beasts

The Dwarves are susceptible to

an attack from countless other evils.

You are inexperienced

and not yet wise in the ways of the world.

I still can’t even stand up to my own father?

I wish I was stronger

Like Peter-kun!

Be gentle with me, okay?

I, um

Th-this is my first time

Why me?

Do I really have to betray Luvellia-senpai’s trust AGAIN?

I have full confidence in you, Peter-kun.

Remember, cheaters get their dicks chopped off!

BUT

If I don’t make it to the ceremony on time,

I’m doomed either way!

I gotta get this over with!

Wait, it hurts!

On second thought, never mind.

If you’re not ready or you don’t feel comfortable, then

I don’t want to force you.

You dumbass!

If you give up,

then who’s gonna pay for my research expenses?!

I REFUSE to back down!

I’d rather DIE than accept defeat!

I admire her commitment,

but her body doesn’t share the same enthusiasm

Up till now,

I’ve had to beat the rest of ‘em off with a stick!

Wienerschnitzel!

Time to bring out the big g*ns!

Make it permanent.

If we manage to get out of here, I’ll provide you with

lifelong financial stability.

I’ll take care of you for the rest of your life

RRAAAWWWRR!

I don’t have to work I get to live in the lap of luxury!

Now, then. Let’s give it up for Sir Peter Grill!

Sir Peter?

Sir Peter?

Peter-kun?!

Maybe it was a lost cause

Mimi, Vegan, & Lisa

Akira Itsuki, Momo Taiga,

& Kururu Kurasaka

The finale’s next week,

so don’t miss it!