02x03 - The Fall of Villains and the Dance of Sibling Love

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Shia! The view up here
is amazing, as usual!

Brother! Don't be rude to the customers!
You're supposed to talk to them!

As you can see, I have successfully
scaled the clock tower!

What a sight.

It's amazing!

Here you go, miss.

That was a good show.

Well, that was impressive.

I could never let my son
do something like that.

What is this?

"Alcoholic hybrid cuisine, where just
eating it can can get you drunk"?

Ponta?!

Hello there. It's me, Arc.

This lively little burg is called Hoban.

We've come here at the
request of Sir Danka.

Some force in the Hoban territory
of the Rhoden Kingdom

has been kidnapping humans, elves, and
beastmen. They have no regard for race.

I'd like you to head to
deal with it, immediately.

Hoban is strategically valuable in that it's
the one town that trades with elves,

along with being an important hub between
the royal capital of Olav and Limbult.

It seems elves really do get to walk
about unharassed in this human town.

What a sight.

I guess Princess Yuriarna's made it
easier for us to be out in the open.

As it should be.

If only it could become commonplace.

I have to say, there's more people
and cargo wagons than I imagined.

And among them may be the rogues
who have been kidnapping elves,

beastmen, and humans alike.

You're right.

But for today,

I think we're best off
recovering from the journey.

Indeed. And such a thriving town is
certain to have delicious food to eat.

Don't you think, Ponta?

Quite the delicacy...

The downside is that a
town with this many people

is going to make gathering
intel difficult.

I'm sure it'll work out.

You know that villains can't
resist being found out.

That kind of thinking is exactly how we

keep getting wrapped up in
other people's trouble.

And we're starting with
basically no information.

Let's start asking questions tomorrow.

Very well.

This is good.

Those ears... Oh, no...

Hey, hey. The seasoning on this meat
is kind of unusual, right?

I think I could get used to it!

It shouldn't be! I believe I
ordered the assorted turkey—

Alcoholic turkey?!

Ponta?!

What is this? "Alcoholic hybrid cuisine,

where just eating it
can can get you drunk."

"Popular with diners
on a tight schedule?!"

N-Not good! This is very bad!

What? You got some kinda problem?!

She's already hammered!

In that case, you eat more, Arc!

This meat is really good!

I've got to do something!

If Lady Ariane gets any more
drunk, it's asking for trouble.

In that case—

There you go! Scarf it!
Scarf it! Scarf it!

- Scarf it! Scarf it! Scarf it!

- And for some reason she's
having a great time!

Aw, come on, don't hog it all yourself.

Let me eat some too!

You mustn't!

I will be having all the turkey!

What?! That's my turkey! Give it back!

No! I shall not!

What?! Are you trying to eat
it all yourself?! Gimme!

I cannot! Lady Ariane!

Yeah? Okay, then.

I call upon the flames...

Lady Ariane! That incantation—

to rain down upon our foes!

Nothing on my end.

Forgive me. I was unable to
discover anything either.

I wonder where this headache's
coming from. I didn't even drink.

You certainly did not.
You did eat, though.

I don't remember a thing
about last night, either.

You were caught up in that
disaster too, weren't you, Ponta?

Now, step right up!

With my bare hands and feet,

I intend to scale this clock tower
that pierces the very heavens!

Failure means I become a pancake!
Success means glory!

A titanic challenge for anyone!

Let's see if I'm up to it!

An acrobat, eh?

Is he alone today?

When I saw before, I remember his
sister was playing the flute for him.

It was kind of cute.

I'm halfway there, folks.
But can I make the rest of the climb?

He's certainly agile.
Let's get a better look...

He's pointing at me?

A dark elf?!

Don't make a fuss.

Come along quietly.

So, that's how it works.

What?

Lady Ariane!

Let's get out of here!

They're the kidnappers!

Grab that boy!

He signaled the rest of them!

I'll go after the others!

Understood!

Wha—

They got away...

What are you doing here, Sir Knight?!

Huh, you've got better manners
than I would've imagined.

Shut up, dumbass!

I take it all back.

Come and get me! Or you can kiss it!

Fooled you, didn't I?

Talk about cheap.
That move was straight up cheating.

It's not cheating. It's magic.

Well, ain't you fancy, Sir Knight?

Be honest. You're working
for them, aren't you?

How did a kid like you end
up helping a bunch of scum?

The quiet act, eh?

How many people have they
kidnapped like that?

They're not just after elves,
but humans and beastmen too, right?

Where do they take the people they grab?

If they're still in town,
you have to tell us!

Lady Ariane!

Listen, you! Do you have any idea what
the people who get taken are made to do?!

Now, now, the child is injured.
Let's see about healing them first.

Heal.

Is that more of this magic stuff?

Indeed it is.

Would you be able to heal really
bad broken bones with it?

Sounds like there's a story there.
Are you gonna tell us?

Now, step right up!

Today's the day I go
higher than ever before!

Shil! Don't push it!

It's totally fine! Just watch, Shia!

Look out!

Shia!

I'd been heading to the square alone
to make money to get Shia's leg looked at.

I was desperate with my show, doing
dangerous tricks to get more eyes on me...

But it wasn't enough. I needed
more money to get a doctor...

And that was when he showed up...

The name's Mashula.

You wanna help your sister, right?

I'm willing to lend you a hand.

And that's how I ended up helping them.

But... I've seen them grab
kids the same age as Shia...

Lad.

Take us to your sister.

Some real weirdos caught us today.

We might have to wrap up our
operation in this town...

I would've liked to grab more elves and
beastmen to sell at a high price,

but it is what it is.

Get ready to pull out!

Come to think of it,
where's that little b*stard, Shil?

That sister of his...

Even if she can't walk anymore,
there are other uses for her.

Shia, I'm home.

Shil!

Pardon the intrusion.

Wh-Who's this?!

It's okay, Shia. This knight
is going to heal your leg.

This is terrible...

I can only imagine how
much it must've hurt.

Let's see...

Heal.

That's amazing! It doesn't hurt at all!

It's okay. I can do the rest on my own.

Your muscles are stiff from
not moving for so long.

It's sweet, seeing siblings
who care about each other.

You're right.

It takes me back...

Something the matter, Lady Ariane?

Just thinking about my sister, Eevin.

Come to think of it, you have
an elder sister, don't you?

Your leg is still gonna be stiff,
so don't over-exert it, okay?

Where are you going?

I have something to take care of.

Don't do anything dangerous, okay?

Yeah, I know.

See you soon.

Sir Knight, I'll show
you to their hideout.

The brat's betraying us.

Not that it matters.
The hideout's already cleared out.

And now...

Shil...?

Damn...

It's awfully quiet.

You're right.

It should be up ahead on the right.

It seems they've fled.

Oh, no! Why would they
do that out of the blue?

The entrance we came
through was chained up.

Are there any others?

Over here!

The wagons are gone!

Did they say they were headed
anywhere in particular?

Olav, I think.

The western gate, then.

All right!

Lad, do you know which wagon is theirs?

Kinda... but I'd recognize the driver.

Any wagon headed for Olav is
going to pass through here.

What about that one?

No!

Not them.

Not them either.

That's... the sound of
Shia's flute! But why?

It's coming from that wagon.

That's it! That's them!

Then they're trying to
make off with your sister.

No one asked for music!

Please, sir knight,
you've got to save Shia!

Indeed!

Dimension Move!

You're that dark elf from before!

This is perfect.

Let's grab her and sell her off!

We let our guard down last time,
but this time we'll pay you back big!

You seem really sure of that
for some reason.

Exploiting a brother's love
for your evildoing...

I will not let that sort of thing abide.

Damn it all! This ain't funny!
Who the hell is that guy?!

And now you people will find
yourselves caged... in hell!

Wyvern Slash!

Shia! Are you in here?!

Shil!

Shia... it's gonna be all right.

Now, folks, I'm nearly
at the clock's face.

Once I clear it, I'd be honored
to receive a big round of applause.

It's nice that they're able to
work the square together again.

Yes. The two of them together
make for an even better act.

And there you have it!
Another sterling success!

Shil! You're amazing!

Shia!

It seems these rogues were
kidnapping people to sell abroad.

Just like the idiot rich boy.

Oh, another Whisper Fowl.

I wonder if it's from Danka...

Ariane! Seriously! Come and see your
big sister as soon as possible!

Eevin?!

Consider this an honor.

Even in death, you will be
able to serve the Lord...


Good boys and girls don't climb walls!
#PontaIsOut&About