These youngsters are Riders,
continuing their quest to find blackened Kinship Ores
and stop the Black Blight, spreading across the world.
Lute found a white dragon's egg, said to be that of
the legendary Rider Redan's Monstie.
But Dr. Manelger snatched the egg away!
Lute chased after the mad scientist in hopes of getting the egg back.
"Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON"
"Episode 36: The Great Manelger Chase"
The rebuilding sure is coming along.
Yeah. The place is buzzing!
Think they have any limited-edition donuts?
You know we have to focus on tracking down Manelger right now.
Is he even in this desert in the first place?
Navirou hates the desert. Too much sand in his fur.
Well, the tip did come from the Scriveners...
You know where Manelger is?
Well...
What info we have doesn't amount to much.
And since he's in hiding,
he's not exactly leaving us a lot of clues.
What, nothing at all?
Not exactly nothing of interest...
Then what is there?
This comes to us from the Guild:
There've been sightings of Manelger's airship in the Trese Desert.
His airship?
Right now, that's about all we have.
If that's our only clue, I'll go check out this Trese Desert.
Got it.
It seems it's been spotted near Albrachs Village,
so you can gather some intel there.
Albrachs Village?
Oh--the place where we beat that Blighted Diablos!
First, we've got to round up info on Manelger.
It's been a while, Lute.
I trust you've been well?
Yes, sir! You, too, Chief Nolma?
Mmm.
Thanks to you Riders, Albrachs Village is well on the way to recovery.
Navirou did plenty, too!
Mmm-hmm.
I've spoken with the Scriveners.
You have your reasons for coming here, do you not?
We're going after Dr. Manelger.
The man who mechanizes monsters, eh...?
The Scriveners said his airship's been spotted nearby.
Mmm. I haven't heard the same myself...
In matters such as these, you'd do well to ask Hunters directly.
--Eh? --Ask Hunters directly?
Huh?
Aha--a Hunter hangout.
We might get the skinny on Manelger here!
C'mon!
Are we two fish outta water or what?
Wonder if Lute and Navirou have made it to Albrachs by now.
Same here.
You worried?
Yes. We don't even know if Dr. Manelger is there.
Like finding a needle in a haystack--that's for sure.
I mean, this huge stack of papers?
This is all info that the Guild handed over.
And we're not exactly in the people-finding business...
But we have to find him.
Dr. Manelger--and Cheval's team, too.
Ah, Cheval's team...
Now that's a whole bunch of issues.
Whoa! So this is the egg of the legendary white dragon?!
Is it the real deal?
What do you say, Cheval, my boy?
The legendary white dragon Redan took as his Monstie
in his well-won battle to stop the Black Blight--
and now it can be your Monstie.
I'm supposed to believe that tale?
Whether you believe it or not is entirely up to you.
That's up to you!
Welcome. What can I get for you?
Ooh, what should I have?
Milk, neat--make it a double.
Gotta play the sophisticate in a place like this.
And that's a Navi-rule.
You're not sophisticated in the least.
I'll have what he's having!
Now that's one fine milk.
Say, have you heard about any sightings of a strange airship nearby?
Huh?
What's up, Lute?
It's like he straight-up ignored me.
You're imagining it.
He probably just didn't hear you.
You think?
Ah!
Excuse me!
Do you know anything about a strange airship spotted nearby?!
No. I don't.
But you must have heard a couple rumors, at least...
He ain't talkin'.
Barkeep's the tight-lipped sort, y'see.
Huh?
F'r us Hunters,
information's a close second t' weapon care when it comes t' makin' a livin'.
None of us is gonna blab that easy.
Could you maybe make an exception...?
It's just that we--
Go on along home now, kiddies. This place is f'r Hunters!
Mmm, so very ultra-tasty!
Oho! My Gourmet Steak is ready!
That voice...
Eat up. It's on me.
Mister Reverto!
Long time no see, Lute.
What's with that kid?
He knows Reverto?
Master Vim, that's that lone-wolf hunter, mrowr.
Yeah.
And he's looking as pathetic as ever, I see.
Listen, you!
This here is no ordinary kid.
He's the hero who saved this village!
It's no skin off your nose to help him out a little.
No way!
Y'mean that kid is the Rider who slayed that Blighted Diablos?!
Yes way.
That's right! He's the savior of Albrachs Village:
Master Lute the Rider!
Hmm... A Rider...
And then there's his master:
Navirou the Great!
Eh?
You slayed that Diablos?! You're amazin'!
Tell me more about the Riders!
Huh? Oh...
Sure!
Okay, folks, line up here to shake hands!
Hey! No cuts!
Uh, hi there.
Oh--
that's called a Kinship Stone.
We use it to form Kinship with monsters!
--Ow... --This... is a Kinship Stone?
Um...
Eh?
That's enough.
Hmph!
You okay, Lute?
He's crazy strong...
Master Vim! Wait up!
What was his deal, anyway?
Beats me.
Hey, Mister Reverto...
Hmm?
There's something I'd like to ask everyone.
Is that okay?
Oh, that's right.
Everyone listen up!
If anyone's seen Dr. Manelger's airship nearby, please tell me!
Manelger... Ain't he the guy who mechanized monsters?
Oh! Now that you mention it,
I did see an airship like that near the Trese Salt Caves a few days back.
Oh!
Can you tell us more?!
Navirou has sand in his fur again!
Then put on a coat already.
Navirou is very particular about being his plain and honest self!
Sand in Navirou's eyes! Sand in his mouth!
Never mind that:
the Trese Salt Caves where Manelger's airship was sighted
are just ahead.
You really helped us out back there, mister.
And now you're showing us the way?
Don't mention it. That was all you.
You are the hero who saved Albrachs Village.
And... something's been bothering me.
Bothering you?
Back in that tavern--
What is it?
Th-Th-Th-Th-The airship!
It sure is!
That's Manelger's, all right!
Can't see too well at this distance.
It landed at the Trese Salt Caves!
Oh! This is about Dr. Manelger!
Huh?
You're right--and it's recent intel, too!
But this... This doesn't mention the Trese Desert.
The intel in here says the same thing.
And there are confirmed Hunter sightings
of someone matching Manelger's description!
This is really reliable info!
Oh, but... this isn't the Trese Desert, either.
What? So that means the info we gave Lute and Navirou...
Must have been bogus.
If so,
what on earth was that airship they spotted?
Master Vim, this fake is bringing them right to us, mrowr.
Navirou!
A crevasse!
Lute!
Navirou! Don't move--I'm on my way!
Careful!
Lute...
You okay?
Lute!
As expected from Navirou's pupil!
Eh?
Huh?
Lute!
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Where am I?
Navirou!
Navirou?
Navirou couldn't possibly eat that much...
But you watch: he'll eat 'em all!
As long as there are donuts in sight!
And that's a Navi-rule.
What the--the donuts are gone!
Where'd they go?! And there were mountains of them, too!
He's alive!
Where'd they go?! And there were mountains of them, too!
Looks like we're at the bottom of the crevasse.
So it was connected to a cave!
We've got to look for a way out and find Manelger.
Eh? What's that sound?
Sound?
That's buzzing!
A swarm of Bnahabra!
Ride On!
Velocidrome!
Ah, the fleet-footed Velocidrome, eh?
Yes, yes--good choice!
Huh? It's not coming?
You think maybe... it's because we're in a cave?
Is your Monstie lost, too?
Welp.
What now?
Do you have to ask?
Run!
They're gaining on us!
Look, just run!
Gah! A dead end!
What?!
Wh-Wh-What do we do? There's nowhere to run!
I'll draw their attacks, Navirou.
You escape through that!
What about you, Lute?
I'll figure something out!
Navirou's not running!
He's staying here and fighting right beside you!
Eh? Why'd it stop?
Navirou's out of energy--he's too hungry.
And now look: we're surrounded!
We're saved...!
Reverto? Is that you?
Oh! You're that Hunter from the tavern!
My, my, my, mrowr! Good thing you're all right...
...Mister Hero.
Thanks. You saved us!
Let me go!
Hey! What are you doing to Lute?!
Mew stay out of this.
Sure are mouthy, mew freaky Felyne.
Wh-Who are you, anyway?
I'm Elke. We buttered mew up to get mew to drop your guard, mrowr!
Why are you doing this?
I'll be taking this.
S-Stop that!
This just happens to be our quest, mrowr.
The Guild would never issue a quest like that!
Whoever said it was a Guild quest?
This here's a black-market quest!
A black-market quest?!
An illegal one that bypasses the Guild.
The rewards are better than anything the Guild hands out, mrowr.
This one's fur some doctor guy-- and he pays well, mrowr!
Not Dr. Manelger?!
The name rings a bell, mrowr.
Ten thousand zenny just to fly an airship-shaped kite
and trick the Scriveners!
Plus another 100,000 if we get that Kinship Stone!
Manelger'd do that?
We'll make a fortune, thanks to mew!
You talk too much.
S-Sorry! I got carried away, mrowr!
Now: form Kinship with this legendary Monstie!
O holy Kinship Stone,
bind thou us together.
And now, the moment of new life:
Awaken, O dragon white!
Be my Monstie!
What's the meaning of this?
I thought as much.
This Kinship Stone lacks sufficient power--
the power necessary to awaken the white dragon.
Don't touch it!
You honestly expect me to believe that?
Cut it out!
Lute!
Oop!
Mew shut your face, mrowr!
Let's go.
Aye-aye!
Hey, now. Is this what you do, steal from kids?
Who's there?
What a downright despicable dude, you rogue hunter, you.
For a big guy, you're as small as they come.
Mister!
Don't think I'll let you off easy.
Hah! Hunters are forbidden to turn their swords on a human.
That's right, mrowr!
Break the Hunter's rules and you'll be kicked out of the Guild,
only to become a rogue hunter, mrowr!
And throw in with you lot? No, thanks.
M-Mister?!
A sword would be wasted on the likes of you.
We settle this with these.
You were gettin' on my nerves.
The first blow of many!
Roger, mrowr!
I'll use this Bone Wedge
to sneak up behind that Hunter and smash 'im!
Y-You coward!
Navirou's the one you're up against!
Stay out of this!
Not the best time to be looking away!
I'll be taking this back.
Thanks a lot, mister!
Ah, it's nothing. I wanted to punch the guy anyway.
Did you always have that special move, Navirou?
Yes, well. Navirou's a special guy.
Wanna see it again?
No, I'm good.
All right, let's head back.
Yeah!
Oh...
Lute...
Your Velocidrome has arrived.
You're late!
Man, today was the absolute worst!
Sure was.
Working off a fake Manelger lead and all.
Now to take it easy.
Lute!
Lilia?!
What's she doing here?
We know where Manelger is!
Hakum Village!
Wha-a-at?!
"Monstie Manual"
The Monstie Manual!
"Monstie Manual"
Navirou here will fill you in on some Monsties!
Get your Media Trigger smartphone app ready!
And you've got your egg with you, right?
Okay, time to form Kinship with your Monstie Egg!
And now, the moment of new life: awaken!
"Monstie:"
Our Monstie this time is Apceros!
"Apceros"
"Type: Power"
This compact monster lives in the desert.
"Species: Herbivore"
It's a herbivore like Aptonoth, but packs a powerful punch!
"Overall Length: 416.6 cm"
"Overall Height: 171.9 cm"
"Leg Size: 42.5 cm (rear)"
And with its tough body, this is one Monstie
who'll keep you safe when push comes to shove!
What Monstie will hatch for us next time?
"Next Episode Preview"
It looks like Dr. Manelger is in Hakum Village.
I'm done with letting him do whatever he wants!
"Trouble Returns to Hakum"
Next time: "Trouble Returns to Hakum"!
Ride On!