Well, then... 'night, Ais.
See you tomorrow.
Yes... Good night.
Good night.
Oh, Lefiya...
Thanks... for the clothes.
No, thank YOU for helping me the other day!
I am... Ganesha!
Seeing so many of my colleagues at this party tonight,
I, Ganesha, am filled with the deepest gratitude!
Now THIS is a party...
I don't see that Shrimp around, though. She chicken out?
Oh, if it isn't Loki!
Hey! Dionysus, Demeter! Didn't see ya there!
Yes. It's been too long, Loki.
This is a banquet of the GODS, after all.
So how has your Familia been getting on recently?
You know, not a day goes by that I don't hear some rumor or another about your children.
Well, ya know... They're doin' all right.
How 'bout yours?
We're still so puny.
It's all we can do to keep our heads above water.
As if!
Wow, this wine's amazing!
You think so? It was made from the grapes harvested by my Familia.
Huh, never woulda guessed! First-rate stuff!
The food and wine are of the finest quality... It appears they've put in quite the effort.
Without your cooperation,
Oh, right. Guess it's already that time of year, huh? Without your cooperation,
Oh, right. Guess it's already that time of year, huh? a smooth, orderly Monsterphilia festival would not be possible!
From the beginning, the purpose of this banquet a smooth, orderly Monsterphilia festival would not be possible!
was to lay the groundwork to ensure that no accidents arise at the festival. a smooth, orderly Monsterphilia festival would not be possible!
was to lay the groundwork to ensure that no accidents arise at the festival. I beg your assistance!
was to lay the groundwork to ensure that no accidents arise at the festival. I, Ganesha, ask this of you!
It doesn't matter if you're the Guild or Ganesha himself... if the other Familia don't agree,
something as whimsical as bringing monsters to the surface for a bit of spectacle just wouldn't be possible.
True...
Speaking of which, will you be attending the Monsterphilia, Loki?
Well, it IS a festival after all...
Sorry, Dionysus, Demeter! I've gotta run!
Of course. Until next time.
See you, Loki.
Hey! Freya! And you, Shrimp!
You have another wicked scheme up your sleeve?
What ever makes you say that?
Well, whenever you get that look in your eye, it means something big is going to happen.
Brilliant slash, Miss Ais!
I suppose it wasn't enough for you break a sweat.
No, but thank you.
I'm still not used to this blade...
It feels like it'll break if I use my full strength.
It's a little sad when compared to your unbreakable blade, Desperate.
But it's only a loaner, so breaking it would just cost you more money.
I'm sorry, for dragging you here as my Support, Lefiya.
Oh, it's no trouble at all! I'm happy you brought me along.
If only I were able to do Concurrent Chanting, then I could be of more use to you.
That thing Riveria does a lot?
Yes! It's when you chant while fighting a monster.
It doesn't require you to remain in one place,
so you can fight without needing to be protected by someone...
But I only learned to concentrate on my magic just recently, so...
Lefiya!
Are you hurt?
I-I'm fine. Thank you.
What's that?
The Ganesha Familia...
Oh, they're getting ready for Monsterphilia!
That's right, it's tomorrow, isn't it?
So THAT'S how they bring the captured monsters to the surface...
U-um... Miss Ais...
Would you... like to go with me? To Monsterphilia?
Sure, I'll go.
Thank you!
It sure got dark quickly.
Shh...
Where have you been?
We've only just returned from the expedition...
Would it hurt you to let your body rest for a day?
And you even took Lefiya with you...
I'm sorry.
I-it's not her fault! I begged her to take me along!
Even so, you need to be more aware of yourselves.
Oh! What are you all up to in the middle o' the night?
As you can see, I'm lecturing these two.
Sure is tough bein' you, Mama.
Who are you calling "Mama"?
In that case, maybe it's time for me to use my goddess authority for once and dish out a punishment.
Ais, you're comin' with me to Monsterphilia tomorrow as my escort.
Your escort?
B-but wait! Miss Ais already said she would go with me!
Sorry Lefiya, but I got my reasons. No refusals allowed!
Whaaat?
Understood.
'Kay, all set then!
A date, a date!
Just when I thought I'd be able to go to Monsterphilia with Miss Ais...
Eatin red pepper matcha hlavor potato poppers wih you is da best, Lehiya!
Dis is henhational!
Oh my... I'm sure it's only because YOU'RE the best, Miss Ais.
Here, try a bite.
W-w-would that mean... an indirect something-something...?!
I was hoping that would happen!
Miss Ais...!
Lefiya, I can't sleep, so could you stop with the crying now?
Just a lil' more...
I know that now isn't the time to be crying about it.
A small fry like you wouldn't suit Ais Wallenstein!
I can't just keep counting on others to rescue me. I need to get better at fighting.
I need to... have more courage...
...or I'll never be allowed to stand by her side.
Ais! You're going to Monsterphilia with LOKI?! Why?!
It's my punishment.
It's my punishment...
No way! I thought the four of us could all go together!
There's no use groaning about it.
Ais, if we meet up later, let's take a walk around the food stalls.
Sure. Lefiya?
Today... I'll be wearing that outfit.
Okay!
There's somethin' I been thinkin' about lately, you know.
So I called up a certain goddess.
Well, you might call it an emergency meeting, or somethin' proper like that.
That's why you wanted an escort...
Exactly.
Yo! Sorry we're late!
It's... Lady Freya...
What're you plottin' this time?
You making a pass at some other Familia's kid that's caught your interest?
Damn, you just love sowin' those seeds of discord, don'cha? You perverted goddess!
Oh dear, I do try to be discrete, you know.
Out with it!
You're gonna take responsibility for this, right?
Of course.
Although, I may need you to play along with me for a little while...
Pfft, you never change, do ya...
So? What's he like then? This kid you're after.
He's not strong...
Finding him was truly a coincidence.
He just crossed into my sight for a moment.
What's the matter?
I apologize. I've some urgent business to attend to.
Huh? How come all of a sudden-
We'll meet again.
What's gotten into her?
And she left us the damn bill, too!
Hey Mister! One sauce flavored and...
One azuki cream flavored.
You got it!
One sauce and one azuki cream!
Hey, Ais. Say "ahhh"!
No. Hey, Ais. Say "ahhh"!
Wha-? Why not?! Let's split it!
No.
Come on, it's my dream to see ya do that "ahhh" thing, Ais! Please?
No.
W-well then, I'LL say "ahhh" and you feed me!
One "ahhh", then I promise I'll give up.
'Kay? That's fine, right? Right?!
An indirect kiss with Ais!
What, you don't want to eat something I had a bite of?
No, it's not that. I can't take a goddess' portion!
I guess I'm not the only one with problems like this.
And now, the event you've all been waiting for!
The Ganesha Familia monster tamers, the stars of Monsterphilia, will now begin the Taming!
You'll do perfectly.
Man, lookin' around all those food stalls really took a chunk outta our time.
The Monster Taming will have started already.
Not that I'm dyin' to watch it or anything.
Huh?
They're from the Guild...
What's up? This some kinda get-rich-quick scheme?
Has something happened?
Lady Ais Wallenstein...
Amazing! These tamers really know what they're doing!
H-huh?
Do you think something's gone wrong?
Looks like it.
We should go make sure it's all right.
Loki!
Ah, fancy seein' you here!
What's going on?
To put it simply... We've got monsters runnin' wild in the streets!
What?! Seriously?!
I-isn't that bad?!
Yep, pretty darn bad.
Now's not the time to feign composure!
Do you have any idea how many people are gathered around this area today?!
That's why I had HER take care of it.
Ais.
There you are...
Tempest.
Miss Ais is incredible!
At this rate, we won't even get a turn to fight.
Shall we leave it to Ais today, then?
I think so. We didn't even bring our weapons or anything...
What is that? A snake?!
I've never seen anything like that before.
Where the hell did those Ganesha guys find THIS thing?!
We need to attack, Tiona!
Lefiya, start chanting!
R-right!
Gods, that's hard!
What the hell is this stupid thing?!
If only we'd brought our weapons!
These are city streets...
With a simple chant, I can reduce my power output and still be able to react quickly in battle...
Unleash a streak of light, bow and arrow of the holy tree.
Thou art a master of the bow.
Fire, O elven archer.
May your arrow strike true!
It's reacting to my magic!
Lefiya!
That's no snake! It's a flower?!
These stupid things are in my way!
Lefiya, get up! Get up!
No...
No... No! I'm doing it again...!
Lefiya!
I know... she'll come and rescue me again...
Ais!
Wha-? There's MORE?!
Three of them?!
He's going to be mad at me...
Ais, that thing can sense magic! Get rid of your wind!
Weapons or no weapons, if we each take on one of 'em we'll figure something out!
Miss Ais...!
Don't try to move yet. You need a medic.
Help from the Ganesha Familia should be arriving at any moment!
Just idolizing her... always being rescued...
I need to have... courage!
My name...
My name is Lefiya Viridis!
An Elf of the Wishe Forest!
I am bound to the Goddess Loki,
and a member of the strongest, proudest, grandest Familia in all of Orario!
I refuse to run and hide!
I know that... I'll only get in her way!
Up until now, and hereafter...
No matter how much I chase her, I know I'll never catch up...
I don't even deserve to stand next to her...
But, I want to catch up! I want to help her! Support her!
I want to fight alongside her!
I call upon the name of Wishe.
If all I can do is chase after her, then I've no choice but to continue on!
Ancestors of the forest, my proud brethren.
Answer my call and come to the plains!
Bonds connected, the pledge of paradise.
Spin the wheel and dance!
Come, ring of the elves.
Please, lend me your strength!
Elf Ring!
Lefiya!
Harbinger of the end, white snow, swirl and twist before the twilight.
Isn't that-
A Summon Burst!
It's a rare magic that only Lefiya can use- it allows her to duplicate an infinite number of other spells!
That's why she was given the alias...
Thousand Elf.
Darkening light... frozen earth.
I'm not afraid...
I'm not afraid!
There's someone I need to catch up to!
Storm of snow, three bitter winters...
My name is Alf! Wynn Fimbulvetr!
Thanks, Lefiya! You saved us all!
Miss Tiona...
That was some impressive magic.
You were just like Riveria back there...
Thank you, Lefiya.
It's n-nothing...
Nice work, everybody.
Loki.
Your work's not done yet!
Ais, take care of the stragglers who ran away, wouldja?
Tione and Tiona, sorry, but couldja check out the sewers?
We'll be in trouble if any more of 'em are down there.
Got it.
Lefiya, don't overdo it now. Have the Guild medics fix ya up.
I'm gonna go find this kid's parents. See ya 'round!
Sorry, Lefiya...
What?
The clothes... they're completely ruined...
We can go buy some more sometime!
You drink the rest of this.
Huh? A-are you sure?
G-good luck out there!
It's an i-indirect something-something...
It's not as if anything has changed. This changed nothing.
But...
I know now that I can start to change!
Really...
Didja need somethin' that colossal just to meddle with some kid you've got your eye on?
Well now, I thought you agreed to play along with me?
Besides, no harm was done in the end, right?
Right. All those monsters ragin' through the city streets and hardly anybody got hurt or killed.
Only one who got a lil' banged up was our Lefiya.
She was wounded?
Yep. By that big, nasty snake-flower-lookin' thing...
The twins said it was some kinda new species, but...
Didja really make your goo-goo eyes at a foul thing like that? That's just too gross!
What are you talking about?
There weren't any monsters who looked like that among the ones I released.
Wha-?
Then where'd it come from?
Who knows?
A storm is brewing...
"The Murder and the Jewel"