Having traveled to the town of Plueton...
The group met a mage who loved to play pranks on parties - Ixia.
Ixia didn't trust anyone at first, but through the fight...
She realized the value of friendship.
Ixia joined their party and continued the journey.
Ah... I can't walk anymore.
Again? Just how many time is this, really!
And whose fault is it that we've to walk?
Well...
It looks yummy!
Is this medium rare?
Who cares as long as this is edible.
But!
I'm hungry.
In that case, I'll use magic...
Finally got a proper meal.
Let's eat...
I'm burning!
Ixia, do something. At this rate, you'll burn down the place.
I'll turn it back to what it was before.
Oh no, what should I do?
I wanted it well done.
I don't think I'll ever find a more troublesome and useless mage than you.
Stop the chat.
Once we get through this mountain, we'll reach Elmen's defense line.
Just leave him. That'll make this more relaxing.
Huh? Huh?
Humph!
Wait... You guys will be sad separating from me.
Ah, hey, isn't that Elmen's defense line?
Everyone, come with me.
I don't want to go.
I have a bad feeling about this.
That town doesn't bode well.
If we go there, something bad will happen to us.
Elmen's defense line is the same as before. It's a peaceful town.
There's nothing to worry about.
Believe me. I'm not too good in magic, but my instinct is always right.
We're at the entrance, and you want us to turn back?
I'm not going in.
Don't go.
Let go.
Hey, Ryunmei, wait up!
I'm going ahead.
Are you making a ruckus too?
Please don't stop me.
The genius Cabensis, also called "Lonely wolf nice guy" only walks his own path!
Wait!
Idiots! Just do whatever you want. Humph!
Hey?
Geez, I don't care anymore.
Everyone's scattered. Geez... looking at the way adventurers are these days.
Elmen's defence line.
What's with this?
You were already injured. Why didn't you use the gun?
The gun would get in the way.
I've been underestimated.
No. I... I...
Just to make this clear, I'm all for fair play.
Here. Don't hold back. Use the gun.
Stop it.
44 28 44 31 45 36... 45 45
Wh... What's this?
I... I...
I'm allergic to weapons!
Don't just cry over there.
I tossed you the gun out of goodwill.
Your goodwill gave me big trouble!
Besides, why did you suddenly attack me?
I thought you were one of that guy's men, so I...
That guy?
Who is that guy?
Has he got something to do with the lifelessness of this town?
It's all my fault. Because I'm useless...
Selia was taken away.
You can't talk properly like that.
Those two.
Suspicious people.
You can't win against them with that wound.
Are you their comrade?
Comrades?
Strange talk.
Just who are you people?
Why did you come to this town?
I'll introduce myself later.
Besides, do you want to hire me as your bodyguard?
A peaceful town?
It doesn't look peaceful at all.
Women usually lie to attract men's attention.
And why are you here?
Aren't you gonna walk your own path...
Ryunmei!
What's this? What's going on?
Stop. Stop.
Damn! Cabensis, don't just space out. Come and stop her.
He's already run away.
See you again.
That bastard!
How is it? Giving up?
Give, give. Give, give.
It's been a long time, Ryunmei.
Damn you, just remember this.
That can't be helped. I need proof for my real strength.
You didn't have to demonstrate it on me!
No way, Danis. You own a weapon shop?
I inherited this shop from my grandfather.
Even though I'm oversensitive to weapons, I can't just close down the shop.
But... This is almost the end.
Haven't you seen a demon's arm before?
Uh... sorry...
That girl's Selia. She lived nearby.
Knowing I'm allergic to weapons, she always came over to help.
Can you tell us the details of how Selia was kidnapped?
I'm not scared. I'm used to moving alone, so I'm not scared.
I'm not scared! I was just practicing my voice.
A E I Uuuuuu
This hurts.
I'm OK, Pue.
Am I really a useless mage?
Baron?
Ryunmei?
Cabensis?
Oh no, are you all right?
What are you doing?
Let me go.
Be quiet. Just stay still for a little while.
Split up and find him.
He can't have gone far with his condition.
Hey, something seems to be moving over there.
Seems they're gone. Are they chasing you?
Did you escape from them?
Are... Are you all right?
Hang in there.
Recently, a lot of children have gone missing one by one.
It happened on the night with a full moon...
I heard the sound of a flute from somewhere.
Selia?
What're you doing? Let Selia go?
Selia. Selia!
I went looking for Selia everywhere.
But I couldn't find any clues.
No hints on the kidnapper at all?
No... Just one thing.
It's...
A man with a demon's arm.
The third try!
Sorry, this'll work...
The 13th try!
Hang on, isn't thirteen the unlucky number?
Got it! I really am the greatest.
I'm sorry. Did I wake you?
No, it's OK.
Thanks for saving me.
Thank you.
Did you escape from Elmen's defense line?
Yes.
Just as I said.
Uh?
No. I said so to Baron.
Baron?
My comrade. I got a bad feeling after looking at that town.
But Baron and the others didn't believe me at all.
A Demon Knight really can't be trusted...
Demon Knight?
Huh? Yeah, Baron's got a demon's arm.
But he's not scary at all. He's a good guy.
A demon's arm calls for misfortune.
Huh?
That is its nature.
Where're you going this late?
I've something to resolve in this town.
What is it?
The person who kidnapped Selia?
Please don't come after me.
Just what is it?
Is it you, Hiria?
What a cold greeting coming from a good friend.
You're not my good friend. I'm here to take revenge.
In that case, I won't hold back.
That sound, could it be...
It's the flute!
This hurts... it's against the rule to kick the face. Huh?
What's with you? Don't just suddenly attack me!
Just letting you know that I'll defeat you here.
Don't you decide that on your own.
Oh, I see. So you're jealous of my beautiful face?
I see. Your morale's twisted because of the demon's arm.
But I don't want to be hated because of it.
Hey, don't hurt my face. Not my face.
I'll tear off that clown-like face of yours.
You bastard!
You skill's gone worse, Ryunmei.
You're the one who kidnapped the children.
You did that to lure me out, didn't you?
Meeting you here was outside my calculation.
But thanks to that...
Ryunmei!
Events are moving to the result I wanted.
Didn't I tell you not to come?
I came to save you.
You better thank me afterwards.
Surrender, else I'll kill her.
Damn.
Hey, did you hear that? It sounds like a flute.
I'm going to take a look.
If you wait here, they won't come.
I'm not waiting...
Please hurry and leave the town.
Ixia. I don't want to see you get hurt.
What's going on?
Hum? A carriage?
Baron!?
Don't.
Please, don't go.
Even I find this hard to believe, but I can't just leave them.
Cabensis? Hey, what are you doing?
Can't you tell? It's a fight between men.
Sorry. I'm watching, but I still don't get what's going on.
Compared with this, something bad has happened to Baron! Come with me.
Let go, Ixia.
There's a high mountain that I've to overcome as a man.
Geez...
In that case, you two can just die! Prepare yourselves.
Are you Selia?
Ye... yes. You are?
I'm Danis's friend. Don't worry, you'll go home soon.
Ryunmei, don't just stand there. Come and help.
I'm staying here until I find out what Hiria's planning.
Ryunmei, you...
I'm not scared of the dark.
I'll use the magic I'm best at, heh...
Why did it turn out like this?
Ixia. Why are you here?
Send over the bodies for the experiment.
Yes.
Ah, let me go.
Hurry. Come.
Where are you taking these kids?
No!
Be at ease. You'll be going with them.
Why do I have to...
You and the mage will die here.
This cave will collapse soon.
Though it's a short time, I'm glad we met again.
It suits your style to eliminate the people in your way.
Sacrifice is essential for the big picture.
Let me go!
Are you going to kill me?
Yes.
If you kill me, the truth of Balien's death will forever be lost in the dark...
Is that all right with you?
Move, and I'll pull the trigger.
Isn't this painful for you who treasure friendship?
I'll kill you.
That's impossible. You won't kill me.
As expected.
Cabensis?
Harum. What have you been doing?
As a man...
...there's a mountain...
...that I have to overcome.
What's going on?
Could it be, you...
Don't say I'm a useless mage anymore.
We're running out of time.
Retreat.
Hiria... you. Hey, you.
Hiria. Wait up!
What's this place?
Ryunmei!
Hiria.
Idiot, do you want to die!
Let me go. I've to take revenge.
If you die, then this is all talk.
Hurry. This place's about to collapse.
It hurts. Release me!
Calm down. I can shoot for the sake of Selia.
44 28 44 31 45 36
I'm saved.
You bastard. How dare you use my sword...
Danis. I knew you'd come and save me.
Selia. I'm glad you're safe.
Ryunmei, thank you. You're the best bodyguard.
One thing's resolved.
Meaning things can now return to normal.
Yes. What a relief.
But once I relax... measles!
Hey, Ryunmei. Who is that woman called Hiria?
She was once my best friend.
Once?
Hiria's father killed my grandfather.
We failed this time, but we didn't lose anybody.
That man with a demon's arm, we'll definitely add him to our strength.
We'll keep on tailing him.
Irbek-sama, can I ask a private question?
Why were you saved at that time by the girl called Ixia?
Dismissed.
As you command.
The demon will soon awaken.
The only light that will shine through this illusion.