These kids are Riders.
And they form kinship with monsters.
Avinia was kidnapped by a group called the Ebon Riders.
They went as far as attacking Hakum village and stole the senior Riders' Kinship Stones.
The Royal Scriveners' investigation shed a light on who the group is.
It's made up of Mad, Shadow, Gale, Wrath and their boss.
Meanwhile, Lute and Cheval's quest to find a way to save Avinia pointed them to the Channeling Rite…
…which granted them new power and now they're headed for Avinia.
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
Bokura kyou mo ikiteiru
We are still living today
Bokura kyou mo waratteru
We are still laughing today
Sore dake de mou nanimo iranai
We don't need anything more
Ima sugu ni RIDE ON
Just RIDE ON
Bokura sugu ni motomeru
We're quick to want
Yokubarina ikimono sa
This feeling is only natural
Nanimo motazuni umaretekita no ni
We're born without anything after all
Shiawase wa
Happiness is
Soba ni atte chikaku ni atte
To be by your side, to be close to you
Taisetsuna mono hodo mienakunaru kedo
Not to lose sight of what is really important
Kansha shite
To be grateful
Nani ga okitatte wakatte kureru hito he
To the person who understands no matter what happens
Dare ni datte nigetakunatte
Everyone is afraid
Jibun wo miushinaisou ni naru kedo
To lose sight of oneself
Ai wa kanarazu kimi no kokoro ni aru yo
But you will surely find love in your heart
Bokura issho ni aruiteikou yo
Come walk with us
Onaji sora no shita onaji sora wo miagenagara
We're under the same sky, we look at the same stars
Utsukushii iro no kizuna kazoeteiyou
Let's keep this beautifully colored bond
Shiawase wa itsumo
Happiness is forever
Soba ni atte chikaku ni atte
To be by your side, to be close to you
Taisetsuna mono hodo mienakunaru kedo
Not to lose sight of what is really important
Kansha shite
To be grateful
Nani ga okitatte wakattekureru hito he
To the person who understands no matter what happens
Dare ni datte nigetakunatte
Everyone is afraid
Jibun wo miushinaisou ni naru kedo
Of losing sight of oneself
Ai wa kanarazu kimi no kokoro ni aru yo
But you will surely find love in your heart
Bokura issho ni aruiteikou yo
Come walk with us
Episode 58 "Navirou's Great Fart Plan!"
Avinia…
She should be fine if she's with Frostfang.
Those two can't be separated.
Yeah…
But if she was robbed of her Kinship Stone…
…I don't think she can call Frostfang anymore.
You're right.
That's conceivable.
Still, the kinship between those two is strong!
Yeah.
It can never be severed.
Let's find Avinia as soon as possible.
Right!
I have readied something that'll help preserve our stamina.
Check these out! Navirou's specially-made donuts.
Cheval, you too!
I'd like to have Avinia eat one, too…
So… what about me?
Sowwie.
That was the last one.
You little…!
By the way, Lute.
Hm?
How about we split up in our search for Avinia tomorrow?
Okay.
I guess I see how splitting up might be useful.
All right.
Then let's do so first thing tomorrow.
Okay.
There are some things we'd like to check out for ourselves.
So we'll go to Trese Desert.
What about us, then?
Hmm…
Hey, be serious about this.
It got out because I was serious.
Are you kidding me…?
I focused really hard and then… just… you know.
I told you to knock it off.
And I told you that it goes out when I focus!
Let's all stay calm, shall we?
I know.
How about you guys talk to some Felynes?
At Pawpad Place?
Yup.
Felynes might know some important information.
That's a good idea!
They have quite the Felyne Network over there.
And also Navirou is exalted as a god in there.
Are you, now?
Have you forgotten?
That warm reception last time we went there.
Hmm…
Oh well.
Anyway, we'll go to the Pawpad Place.
I like it.
Good night.
He's fallen asleep.
That was quick!
How can he even sleep like that?
We'll definitely find Avinia.
Yeah.
I hope Cheval and Cryo don't get lost.
You should worry about yourself before them.
Why? Navigation is your responsibility, right?
Well…
Be serious.
How do we get to Pawpad Place?
It's because I'm serious that I fart.
That again…?
It's not like I fart because I like it.
So which way is Pawpad Place?
Let's see…
Hmm.
Don't answer me with a fart!
I told you, I focus – I fart! What part of it you don't understand?
What was that!?
A monster!?
You're… Dr. Manelger's assistant, right?
Yeah!
You're Itsy-Bits!
Well, well! Good timing.
Really, good timing!
It's so important, I said it twice.
Well the last thing we wanted to do was bump into you. Right?
Right.
What he said.
Please don't be so stiff and save Doctor.
Eh?
What's wrong with Manelger?
He's acting strange.
Anyway, please come with me.
Sorry, but Navirou's pretty busy right now.
We're looking for the Ebon Riders.
And that's why we must refuse.
Don't be so stiff and please come with me.
Ah, I forgot!
Dr. Manelger is a well-informed person…
…there's no mistake he has picked up information about the Ebon Riders.
He might've researched them by accident, you see.
Really…?
I wouldn't expect much, but maybe we should check this out…?
We might pick up some clues.
And if they don't have anything, we'll just hit the road to Pawpad Place.
"The genius doctor is no more…"
"It was so fleeting."
"It was so fleeting…"
What… is he doing?
Is he a kid or what?
See, ever since the incident with the Black Blight…
…Doctor has lost his motivation to study and became a shadow of his former self.
Isn't that for the better?
This is far better than his mischief.
Yup.
Fully agreed.
But he's not this kind of doctor!
He's a scientist immersed in research.
Please, put some life back to him.
Hmm…
I guess we can accept if you can give us donuts.
Ah!
There are some donuts-like things in the laboratory.
Really!?
Let's try asking him about the Ebon Riders.
Hey! Manelger!
He~y!
It's useless.
He doesn't react at all.
That's right.
He's been like this all this time.
Then that means we can't ask him anything about the Ebon Riders.
Let's head back, Navirou.
Hmm!?
What was that special fart!?
Oh?
Did you notice it?
My, my! If it isn't Lute and Navirou!
So? What was that fart?
A normal fart would never smell like that.
Oh!
Doctor has spoken for the first time in a long while!
I see.
So the Rite of Channeling has granted you a new kind of far— I mean, power?
That's how it is.
It's a pretty troublesome power, though.
So how did you exactly acquire it?
If you tell me everything you know about the Ebon Riders…
…I'll talk to you about the Rite of Channeling.
Do we have any data on the Ebon Riders?
Yes.
It's a group rumored to hunt for Kinship Stones in various places.
Who are they?
Where are they?
I-I don't know the details.
Only that there's a group like that…
Right. We don't know.
But I think I've researched their whereabouts before.
You did?
So where are they?
Hmm… I lost interest with them so I made a note.
Didn't you draw a map of their hideout or something?
Did I draw it…? Did I not?
Ah…
I forgot.
There you have it. He's lost his motivation for everything.
It's useless.
We won't get any info from him.
Yeah.
Now that we know for sure…
…we're leaving.
Exactly.
Hey!
What about the poor Doctor?
Are you going to forsake us?
Sorry, but we can't do anything.
We're looking for our friend.
That's just how it is.
So see ya.
I know! Donuts!
Didn't you want a donut?
Ah! I did!
And we did come all the way here, after all.
Hand over the donuts.
There they are.
Oh!
I'll help myself to it!
Without doing anything about the Doctor?
You brought us here to examine him.
He'll be fine.
Seems so.
Besides, it's better for the world if he stays docile.
I can't believe it…
Here comes my reward.
Ah!
That's…!
Ah?
That's no ordinary donut!
It's a donutshroom.
Donutshroom?
What!?
What in the world…!?
To put it simply, it's a poisonous mushroom.
Eh!?
Poisonous mushroom!?
I-Is Na-Na-Navirou going to die!?
Am I going to die!?
Doctor! Do something, please!
Don't worry.
It's not life-threatening.
Oh, well that's a relief.
Don't scare me like that.
However!
It makes you fart on a grand scale.
What a waste of time.
More importantly…
Huh?
What should I do about my tummy?
You've got no choice but to fart it out.
Manelger said so himself.
Don't come any closer.
But this might be actually useful a bit!
With the destructive power of this smell…
…we might defeat the Ebon Riders!
You're right.
But don't come anywhere near me.
So?
Which way is Pawpad Place?
That way.
So this way, huh?
– And keep that smell away from me. – Nya-ow!
Hey! Long time no see, everyone!
It's Master Navirou!
Eh?
Eh!?
What's wrong?
What's with him?
After they were all like "welcome, Master Rider" last time…
Our sudden comeback must have been too much amazement and fear at once so he escaped.
I wonder about that…
Navirou came back-nyaa!
Navirou!
See?
It's just like Navirou told you!
You remembered us!
Navirou!
Of course we did!
Navirou!
We're so glad you came back, Master Navirou!
Navirou!
It's been long time, Lute.
Navirou!
Oh, it's you, Cool.
Navirou!
We'll hold a welcome party for you.
Navirou!
This is bad! If you keep moving me around like that…!
Navirou!
I wondered when he'd finally do it…
At least he shouldn't fart for a while after that.
Do you need anything from us?
Yeah.
We came here to gather information on the Ebon Riders.
Ah, those bandits that steal Kinship Stones?
You know about them?
Of course.
As expected from the Felyne Network!
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Nya-ow!
I'm sorry, Lute.
I'm investigating the Ebon Riders, but for now…
…I only know that they're a group of four hunting for the Kinship Stones.
I see…
But even we know that much.
Geez. That Navirou.
He's not holding back, that's for sure.
Please let us at least feed you, Lute.
We're preparing this meat for you now.
Extra large meat!
Is it for Navirou too?
No. Navirou gets donuts.
This is for Lute.
Heheh.
There you have it.
Nya-ow!
What?
I saw it for the first time!
Beats me.
Amazing!
Encore!
I-Is that so?
Encore!
All right then.
Nya-ow!
No, no, no.
It's like this:
Nya-ow!
You got it wrong!
Nya-ow!
Shake your arms more!
Nya-ow!
I think coming to Pawpad Place was a mistake after all…
Water Beast Royal Ludroth
A Royal Ludroth!
My meat!
Thief!
That direction is our holy land!
But we have Navirou, so it's all right!
That's right-nya!
Navirou!
All right then!
Navirou!
Leave it to Master Navirou!
Navirou!
Let's go.
Eh?
Well…
You sure are motivated today.
All right, Lute.
Time to Ride On!
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Something's coming-nya!
You shall not pass-nyaa!
Where is it?
Found it!
Ratha, let's drive away that Royal Ludroth.
Protect the monument.
Dodge it, Ratha!
Where did it go?
Ratha! Savage Fireball!
All right. Ratha…
Let's stop its movement with a ramming attack.
Dammit!
Lute!?
Ratha.
Are you okay?
This is bad. This is bad!
Master Navirou!
Y-Yes!
Please!
Please protect the monument-nya!
O-O-Of course!
Leave it to your Master Navirou!
What to do? What to do!?
Donutshrooms.
What to do?
What to do!?
Let's help Lute and eat the donutshrooms.
Nah, it ain't worth it.
Our tummy will be full to burst with non-stop farts again.
But if Navirou won't help, nobody will.
Doesn't matter.
Let's escape by ourselves.
Ratha…
Can you go on?
Hey, Royal Ludroth!
Navirou will be your opponent!
Take this!
Oof!
Hey! Cut it out, Navirou!
Did he get it?
Farts don't work on it?
Did you see that?
Navirou's Secret Burst Poop!
You serious…?
So how was it, Lute?
Navirou's Secret Burst Poop power.
Yeah, yeah, great.
You got that right.
It smells too much!
Nya-ow!
But I guess it won't come here ever again.
As expected-nyaa.
You got that right.
But I can't endure this stench…
Nya-ow!
A monument dedicated to the legendary Rider, Redan, and his companion Felyne.
We're very thankful that you protected it.
I didn't drive out the Royal Ludroth on my own, though.
It's all thanks to Navirou.
Hehehe.
When it comes down to it, Navirou is a man that delivers.
True.
I guess it wasn't a waste of time to come here, after all.
You guarded the monument.
But it's about time you stopped doing that.
Right.
The odor spreads throughout the village.
But you guys are the best duo.
I'll contact you as soon as I get any information about the Ebon Riders.
We're counting on you, Cool.
Let's meet again.
Be careful on your way back!
You're welcome here in Pawpad Place any time!
Navirou!
– Oh? – Oh?
Navirou!
Really now…?
Navirou!
We'll see you soon!
Navirou!
Hey, Cheval here.
Where are you?
I want to see you again, if I can.
And I want to tell you how I feel right now.
Next time: "Darkness and Kinship" Ride On!