Has destiny been decided already?
If so, what is the function of destiny?
To bring people together,
and separate them without explanation.
Introduction, separation, and reunion.
Every time, a new bond is tied.
That is destiny.
To meet someone new who will guide you.
Destiny is to start moving.
This is breaking news about the crash of the airship Aurora.
The special investigation committee has announced
that there is a possibility that the crash was caused
by a missile attack from Silver Noah.
This announcement was made
after analyzing the data on the voice recorder
which was recovered from the crash early yesterday morning.
Additionally, metal fragments were recovered
which are similar in composition to the missiles used by Silver Noah.
Therefore, the committee is certain
that Arc and his group were involved in this crash.
Mayor Galuano heard the news while visiting the site,
and said he was very surprised.
And added that he is glad that all the passengers were safe.
However, some of the crew were killed.
Testing, one two three, testing...
What's going on, Old Man Bibiga?!
This is the whole reward? You promised more!
Stuff it, Elk!
A kid like you doesn't need much money!
It's more than enough for your allowance, isn't it?
I can't help it.
The airship crashed and the hijacker's dead, right?
You should appreciate that you aren't getting sued by the clients
for violation of the contract.
That's why that news was on TV.
You know that Silver Noah had nothing to do with this crash.
I'm not interested in what you saw in the ship at all,
and I didn't see anything.
Don't get so mad.
This is for you, including your pay for other things.
They said this was in appreciation for rescuing the hostages.
Appreciation from whom?
Over there.
The upcoming unveiling of the Goddess statue
will start a new page in the history of the city of Prodias.
Why would the Mayor of Prodias, Galuano, appreciate me?
That's because it's a sensitive time now in his political life.
The honor of Aldia depends on how the unveiling goes.
If the hostages had died in a hijacking before the ceremony,
it would have had been bad for him, I guess.
Fortunately, there we only three victims, including the captain,
and one of our own.
Well, take it, since they are giving it to you.
They also expect you to accept it.
I don't live to satisfy expectations.
Hey, what about this?
Return it to Galuano. Hey, what about this?
Return it to Galuano.
What a waste.
Don't just pocket it, old man!
What did you say? You little rat!
I should get something for this business.
I know you already took some for yourself out of Cougar's.
No way!
What? Don't touch...
Shu?
You talk too much, Elk. You are so typically you.
Oh, Shu, welcome back! I've got a report.
You've brought down that bounty monster, haven't you?
Here. This reward is yours.
Great, Shu!
It's just a coincidence. I was trying to get it.
You couldn't pull it off.
Thanks.
Keep doing a good job.
Incredible! You are so good, Shu!
You are doing a remarkable job, aren't you?
Sure. Shu, you can stay in Prodias for a while, can't you?
It's been a long time since we've worked together.
Old Man Bibiga, do you have a target for us?
Take a look at the wall.
Something wrong?
No, not a big deal.
Actually, Elk has become a good Hunter.
Five years ago, when you picked up that kid,
I wondered what you would do with him.
Elk wanted to become a Hunter, so I just helped him a little.
I still don't understand why a kid wanted to become a Hunter.
Arc...
Someday, I'll get you myself.
Elk...
I know.
A Hunter should be calm all the time, right?
Well, let's find a job.
Old man, when did this monster get a bounty on it?
What? Which one?
This one!
Oh, that one.
First thing this morning.
I've heard that it came into town and was attacking people.
Attacking people?
No way...
What the hell is this? A monster?
Stop! Please don't hurt him.
Pandit, you are good boy, so...
A monster listening to a human?
What's going on?
Who the heck are you?
Do you know this monster?
I want to make sure of something. Can you help me, Shu?
Hey, I found it. The huge dog with the bounty is in the slum.
Good! I guess I'm gonna earn some money!
We're gonna share the money, you know?
Sure, no problem.
Don't you think it's so beautiful, Clive? It's incredibly beautiful.
Yes. Thank you for your comments to the press.
I was surprised when I first heard the news of the crash.
I'm sorry.
I was relieved when I heard that all the passengers were safe.
I had been worrying about that also.
The best thing to do right now is to keep it under control.
Yes, Sir.
It will be soon.
Yes, Sir.
Then, you have finished following up on the matter?
I already took care of it.
If people think I'm ignoring it, it will hurt my reputation.
I'm counting on you.
Yes, Sir.
Did you find it?
No, not in this area.
Damn.
Pandit...
Why are things like this happening to us?
I want to go back to the village.
Thank you. You're right, I have to be strong.
How's it going? It has to be in the alley.
I'm gonna smoke it out. How's it going? It has to be in the alley.
I'm gonna smoke it out.
There!
They're around here, no doubt about it.
We have to do something before the other Hunters find them.
Elk, who is that girl anyway?
I don't know,
but I'm guessing she was brought here by force by strangers.
She is with the monster, isn't she?
It wasn't violent. It didn't attack me.
It just tried to protect that girl.
Elk, I understand why you're sticking with this matter, but...
A Hunter works at the client's request. I know that, but...
Shu...
You don't want other Hunters to capture them before you, do you?
I found them. This way!
Pandit, you can escape from here by yourself! Please go!
Don't worry about me. Go!
Escape from here by yourself!
Hurry up and go, Pandit!
Meril!
Run, Elk!
Escape from them by yourself, Elk!
This way!
You?!
You're alive! Thank goodness!
We don't have time now! Hurry!
Hurry up!
They're coming!
Come on!
You, too!
I can't see anything!
Oops! I made a mistake in measuring the powder, didn't I?
Anyway, where the hell did they go?
How's it going over there?
All clear.
Thank you for saving us.
I guess we shook them off.
You must have been tired because we ran so long...
My name is Lieza. This is Pandit.
I'm Shu. Nice to meet you.
And you are?
I am Elk. Nice to meet you.
Thank you very much for rescuing us, back then.
I'm relieved that you're all right.
I don't die easily.
That's true, isn't it?
Anyway, why do you have a Hunters' Guild bounty?
I don't know. The people who have been trying to capture Pandit
are different from the people who brought me here, aren't they?
The people who tried to catch you a little while ago
are Hunters, same as us.
Then both of you came to catch us, didn't you?
Just like I thought! You never attacked anybody, did you?
Pandit is a good boy. He's been protecting me.
He wouldn't do things like that!
I thought so.
Then, who put out the bounty on Pandit?
Looks like we have company.
Good boy! You don't need to feel any hesitation with these guys.
These guys are Chimera?
Chimera?
They are not natural monsters. They were created.
Created?
Damn!
Hello.
I see.
No, not now, since we know where they are.
Wait for further instructions.
What, is there a problem?
No, a little miscalculation on our part.
That's rare for you, isn't it, Clive?
Yes.
Soon, the day will come when the Goddess will smile.
The time before that important moment is critical. Understand?
Please leave things to me.
They aren't following us, are they?
No, not for now.
Excuse me, but is it okay for you to save me?
You are Hunters, aren't you?
If we wanted to capture you,
we wouldn't have saved you in the first place.
We are Hunters, but not only for money.
But...
Don't worry. We just felt like it.