So I guess this is a hot spring?
Smart ball pinball, a shooting game, hot spring dumplings...
The more I see, the more it's obviously a hot spring resort.
Is this really a different world?
The Tamatsukure Hot Spring...
This is the area's most famous Alma hot spring.
Alma hot spring?
It's supposed to be great for your skin!
I can't wait!
Can you please not say stuff like that in that low voice?
And that's not all!
It's supposed to be very effective against back pain,
rheumatism and for restoring the libido.
I see.
What's that supposed to mean?
You have a problem?
Nah, I was just thinking that it sucks that
we made it to a hot spring but it's going to be totally unsexy
because we've only got dudes and a kid.
You're such a child.
What are you talking about?
This town isn't just famous for it's hot spring, though.
It's also known for offering a plethora of services.
So stuff like being able to get a companion for parties,
bars where the hostesses lie about their age,
and even sex museums?
He's really getting excited.
Nothing he's babbling about makes sense.
He seems to have a lot of secondhand information on sex.
Shut up!
I don't need to hear it from the newhalf and the kid.
Hey, Kon, look over there.
That's...
The playground for gentlemen.
If you've got a desire, they've got a place to satisfy it.
Um, your nostrils are flaring.
Why don't you go, too?
You know, for future reference.
You won't know what to do when it comes down to it
if all you have is secondhand information.
I'll think about it.
We're here.
This is the Tamatsukure Hot Spring's Jewell Inn.
I keep saying this, but is this really a different world?
Welcome.
Welcome!
You are all with Sainglain-sama, is that correct?
Let me show you the way.
Follow me, please.
If things keep progressing this way,
they'll even have a nice milk coffee
after you get out of your bath.
I can't wait!
My skin is already tingling.
That reminds me...
Which bath will you be using, sis?
The male bath? The female bath?
They're not going to have a trans bath.
Don't worry about it.
We've got a special room with its own
outdoor bath for the princess and Mariandel.
I could get used to this.
What about us?
This is us.
This is tiny!
Hey, that's discrimination!
We are knights and thus forbidden
to indulge in immoderation and luxuries.
I guess it beats camping.
Right then.
Want to go?
That was fast!
Where are you going?
You have to ask?
What a foolish question.
Hey, Kon!
Didn't they teach you in your world
that you shouldn't jump into a hot spring
or swim around in one?
Sorry, but I can't help it!
Finally, I can stretch out my legs and take a bath.
Hey, what the hell are you doing?
You're a knight. Behave yourself.
Hey, come on! This is really humiliating!
Simmer down and be quiet.
I guess the warm comfort is the same as back home.
Does it remind you of your home?
Not really.
I mean, I only ever went to hot springs with my family,
so it's not like I have a big attachment to the idea.
And basically, only old people really go to hot springs.
Use this time to rest your mind and body.
You never know when we'll be plunged into a fierce battle again.
I keep praying that that won't happen.
Too true.
Huh?
Wh-What?!
Is something wrong?
N-No!
I'm fine!
Why is this happening?
It would make sense if this was a woman's bath
or if Sainglain was a woman with some kind of otherworldly beauty,
but since that's not the case,
why the hell is my Clara getting up?
Don't tell me
I'm getting excited because of this muscle-headed old man?!
That's ridiculous!
I must be crushing on
that rock or that wash bucket or that shampoo...
What the hell am I talking about?
What's happening to me?
Uh, Kon?
I told you, I'm fine!
Can you just give me some space?
I'm kind of busy right now.
That's right, I just remembered something I need to do.
I'm going to get out first.
You just relax.
Bye!
Hey, Kon!
Jeez, what the hell was that about?
I'm not fit to be in public in this state.
What the...
...supposed to be very effective in restoring the libido.
Now I get it!
Hang on.
That still doesn't make sense.
If that were the case, he should've been feeling it, too.
Anyway, thinking won't help me figure this out.
I guess I'll just have to hang around here until it goes aw—
Wh-What is Erec doing here, of all places?
Why does the person
I want to see the least in this world have to pop up here?
This way, please.
Thank you.
This is bad.
I've gotten into many mortal struggles with him already.
Each time, I honestly thought I was going to die.
I still don't understand how I ever defeated him.
That's why I'm certain.
Were we to fight again, I can confidently say that I'd lose!
We can't run into each other.
I've got to do something!
"I'll be fine on my own from here," huh?
Well, I guess I'd get in his way if he wants to enjoy himself.
Why don't I just go to another hot spring instead?
If I hide out in my room, I won't run into him.
Oh no, it's locked.
Crap. I forgot to get the key from Sainglain.
This way please.
Thank you.
I can't keep doing this.
There's no way I can do this without paying a price.
First I have to get out of sight.
Hey, sis! Princess? It's me!
Lemme in!
This is an emergency!
In more ways than one, this is an emergency!
Hey! Sis!
Princess!
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
Ah, this is just marvelous.
Princess, shall I pour water on your back?
I'll do it myself.
But I'll call for a masseuse later.
Oh, you don't want a full spa treatment?
Hey! Are you listening?!
I know you two are in there!
This is bad, it's worse than your three day constipation!
If this isn't taken care of soon, it'll really be bad!
So please, open up!
Oh, I'm not asking that you do something about it.
So please, just let me in!
I am so sorry.
Your room isn't actually there, it's over here.
Please follow me.
Thank you.
What is this?
If I can't get to them,
then I'll have to ask the old geezer for help.
Hey! Old timer!
Now where the hell did he go?
Don't even tell me...
...The playground for gentlemen.
If you've got a desire, they've got a place to satisfy it.
That damn musclehead snuck out to the gentlmen's playground!
And he leaves at a time like this!
Can you stop showing up everywhere I go?
You're really starting to be a pain in my ass!
Am I cursed or something?
With him and... That.
All right. Here's my chance.
God of Alma!
Huh?
I beseech thee!
This is my most pressing wish, so please, please...
Please bestow my soldier with power again!
Miracle of Alma! Help my soldier!
I can't even laugh.
Breathe life back into it.
It's no use.
This feels great.
We'd like a thirty-minute extension.
I would like to leave a message for Sainglain's expensive suite.
Tell them that Kon says they are not
to leave their room under any circumstances!
I'll tell them.
I guess those two will be fine now.
Make sure you tell them!
Bye.
That back... I feel like I've seen him before.
Nah. There's no way he would be here.
The first thing I need to do is get myself under
the geezer's protection before he finds me.
The geezer is in there somewhere!
Hey, young man, you looking for a good time?
We've got plenty of cute girls.
Actually, what I'm looking for right now is
a totally uncute old geezer.
You look like a virile young man.
Why don't you step in, we'll treat you right.
I'm not in this state by choice.
Finding the geezer here
is going to be like finding a needle in a haystack.
It's not like I can go into each and every place to check.
That customer just now was really funny, huh?
Yeah.
That's it!
Randomly searching for him won't work.
I need to analyze his fetishes and then home in on
places where he might be based on that.
And the geezer is a furry.
For a normal person, that would be
a place with girls in animal costumes.
But he's hardcore.
He wouldn't be satisfied with some half-assed animal costume, not at all.
And that means...
There's no mistake, this must be the right track.
Much better chances than looking in normal places...
That's...
Excuse me.
I have a question about this place.
What then, my strapping lad?
You don't know this place?
You can leave off the "strapping."
But anyway, about this place...
A lot of people are talking about it.
It's a place where you can drink while you play with cats.
Here cute, little kitty kitty.
What the hell do you think you're doing here at a time like this?!
What? That Erec is here?
That's really bad!
That's why I was running around all over in my embarrassing state,
expending massive amounts of energy,
suffering immensely, just to find your ass!
I see. So you went through all that trouble to find me.
So what you're saying is you want me to be your second,
so you can finally put an end to this with a duel?
Hell no!
Then why did you get me?
Because I want to somehow avoid running into him!
Don't you get it?!
Looks like he's gone.
Why does he have to show up everywhere I go?!
Is he doing it on purpose?
I guess that's cured, at least.
I was getting sick of taking the little shogun around.
Yes!
Problem solved!
I don't have to walk around like a beaten dog anymore.
Hey, Kon.
Huh?
Your body is glowing.
What the hell?!
Just what the hell is going on here?
Why do I have to attract
everybody's attention right now, of all times?
First things first, let's get back to our room.
Walking around like this is basically begging to be discovered.
I'm so tired.
Looks like we made it somehow.
Says the guy who was relaxing all day!
What are you going to do now?
Do now?
That's a stupid question.
There's nothing else you can do at a time like this
besides spread out your futon and sleep. Good night.
Um. You're really bright.
It's not like I'm trying to be bright!
It doesn't look like it's going to fade anytime soon.
This is a problem.
Can't you just ignore it for tonight?
Think about it.
What if the glow won't fade?
What if you keep glowing for the rest of your life?
What do you propose to do?
Interview Room
If I continue to glow...
Can you tell us why you're applying to work with us?
Yes.
Your company's corporate spirit
and policies really speak to me.
I see.
And why are you glowing?
I was born this way.
You can leave.
I'm not ever going to make it
through a job interview looking like this!
I won't be able to donate blood either.
I'm type O.
I'm sorry, but we don't need glowing blood.
Does that mean I don't get a glass of milk?
Kon-kun, I'm shy, can you please turn the light off?
I'm sorry. I can't turn this off.
Fail.
This is way too awkward!
Like I'd even get that far with a girl if I'm always glowing.
Now I understand how hard it is to always
be in a state of heightened attack power,
to always be on monster power pills.
The reason Goku only showed his full power
in very select situations is this very reason.
If you're always glowing, your everyday life is affected!
I'll be back.
Hey, Kon!
I'm starting to understand it a little.
This is all because of these Alma hot springs.
First when I got in with the geezer.
Then, when I put my feet in.
The reason I'm the only one affected
is because I'm a Hyperion.
I suppose Erec's also here because of this effect.
I don't know what will happen if I get in a third time.
But if I don't do something about this glow,
I'm going to be a virgin for the rest of my life,
and I'll do anything to avoid that!
So?
It worked!
Just like I thought!
I don't know what's going to happen now
but anything is better than glowing.
I thought that was you.
Erec!
I never thought I'd meet you again here!
DT!
What the hell are you doing here?
Didn't you just have a bath?
W-Were you watching me?
I wouldn't say watching, per se.
And I didn't see anything important, or hear anything...
Silence!
I don't have to explain when and where I take my bath!
But that doesn't matter. Fight me, DT!
We're going to put an end to this matter.
Now, just a minute!
This is a hot spring!
Didn't you come here for some rest and relaxation?
Someone said that pointless battles only end in sadness.
And will you please stop calling me DT?!
I won't let you talk your way out of this anymore!
And your words are empty. I mean look,
your body is already getting ready to fight.
What are you talking about?
Huh?
I'm even brighter than before!
The glow of Alma proves it!
Here we go!
Hang on!
It's not what it looks like.
The hell it isn't!
Your very existence is a provocation against me!
Provocation? But I...
Why does this have to happen with this delicate guy around?!
As far as results go, I couldn't have hoped for a worse one.
In this state, anything I say will just provoke him further.
What should I do?
I'm done talking to you.
Here I go!
Stay back!
Wait!
Are you afraid all of a sudden, DT?
I'm afraid!
Let me go!
Never!
Then why do you even bother asking?!
I told you before,
there isn't anything you can say!
Fine, fine.
But will you at least listen to my opinion?
Your opinion?
Think about it.
If we fight here,
the damage to this hot spring will be irreversible.
Not only will we cause a lot of trouble for the proprietress here,
the loser will also die buck naked.
Don't you think that's a pretty cruel ending,
no matter which one of us it ends up being?
The body will have to be cleaned up
by the proprietress or her workers here.
And once word gets out that someone died here,
it's obvious that this place would
start to suffer financial losses, as well!
Y-You're right.
You're a warrior, too.
Let's at least put on some clothes.
Fine.
But listen.
Once we're clad, we're continuing right where we left off.
A man always keeps his word.
One moment.
I'll be dressed in a moment.
Sorry, Erec,
but I'm starting as soon as I've got my clothes on.
DT, bring it on?
Please come again!
I wanted to take another bath.
You've always had smooth skin, so you're fine.
That place is famous for its sumptuous meals.
I thought knights were supposed to avoid all luxuries!
For a servant, you've got a lot of nerve
making me walk in the middle of the dark night.
That's why I'm illuminating the road for you!
Next Time
What the hell is going on?
It's been a week and I'm still glowing!
Shouldn't this type of thing
reset itself by the next week?
Hey, I'm not a god!
Or am I? A god?
In a certain village, Kon, whose glow
would not subside, is mistaken for a god.
Why is Kon glowing?
It's probably the "Mysterious Power of Alma." (LOL)