Monsters called Nemesis bring disaster.
The only ones who can fight these dangerous foes are the sorcerers.
However, the sorcerers are considered tainted beings and feared by most.
A broom race was held in Artemis.
Seth participated in the race with the broom Alma gave him.
He fell just short of winning,
but he made solid progress as a sorcerer.
However, their debt also grew even larger.
That broom race blew up our debt even more!
Miss Melba, what do you recommend today?
At this rate, my shining married life with Miss Melba is gonna...
Well, I'd recommend the vegetable sandwich and...
Fresh and crisp as a leaf of lettuce,
lovely as ham from a young pig...
Today is the day I swear my eternal love to you!
Oh, I'm so happy!
But I'm sorry. You see...
I could never marry someone so deep in debt that he has to eat weeds.
I can't! It's just not possible!
So long, Doc. Goodbye forever.
Forever!
N-No! Miss Melba...
Come and drink our coffee, though!
I... I have to repay that debt as soon as possible!
Isn't there any quick work I can do for easy money?
Let's see. "Master Lord Majesty's personal 24/7 fanner"?
Pass! I've had it with slave work like that!
"Test subject for new magic potions"?
Pass! I refuse to do anything dangerous!
And... this one's another pass! Pass!
And pass!
Why are all the job requests I get so useless?!
What's this?
Let's see.
"Unnamed Nemesis hunt"?
The City That Roars Like Thunder -Rumble Town-
"The City That Roars Like Thunder."
N-No way!
This is the one job I shouldn't take! There's nothing more dangerous!
Right. I'll just pretend I didn't see it.
A Nemesis hunt, huh?
Hey, Doc, someone really sent this to us?
No! No one sent us a request that dangerous!
Huh? But you just said "Nemesis hunt."
Y-You heard me wrong.
And it was on the paper you just hid behind your back.
Y-You read it wrong!
Th-This is, uh... You know!
It's a draft of my proposal to Miss Melba!
Well done, Mister Boobrie!
Good one!
D=Don't read that!
Let's see. "It seems my son encountered a Nemesis."
G-Give that back!
Hey! That hurts! Ow, ow, ow, ow!
"Although a lot of people are missing from our community,"
"the Inquisition, which governs this town, refuses to believe us."
Stop! Stop! Cut that out!
"Can any of you brave sorcerers settle this problem?"
Ow, ow, ow, ow! Please stop! That hurts!
Hey! Give that back!
All right! Let's go take out that Nemesis right now!
Yes! All three of us!
D-D-Don't be stupid!
People are suffering because of that Nemesis.
So we have to hurry up and go help them.
And if we manage to capture the Nemesis alive,
we'll get a ton of money for it!
W-We can't!
Why not, Doc?
Aren't you always griping about our debt?
Gosh, you two are so funny!
W-Well, that's...
Would you like some coffee to finish your meal?
R-Right! I haven't been feeling so hot lately!
Oh, I already feel dizzy.
Are you all right, Doc?
Should we order some of Miss Melba's special herb tea to help you feel better?
D-Don't! I'll die of shock for real!
Hey, you seem fine to me.
So let's accept that Nemesis-hunting job!
B-But that's...
Of course! Someone must have sent it to tease us!
Yeah, that happens all the time.
But it might be real!
And if it is, ordinary people can't fight the Nemesis.
It may be claiming more victims even as we speak.
We can't just ignore that! So let's get moving!
E-Even if the request is real...
I'm sure the Inquisition will do something about it!
There's no need for us to put ourselves in danger.
It says right there that the Inquisition isn't doing anything!
W-Well, anyway, we can't, and that's that!
If you still insist on going, you two can go by yourselves.
But...
Doc, you're a researcher, aren't you?
So help us out with your knowledge of the Nemesis!
I refuse!
I've made up my mind that I'll never mess with anything dangerous!
Ask all you want, but I'm not going on any Nemesis hunt—
A Nemesis hunt?
Miss Melba?!
Seth, are you two thinking of going to capture this Nemesis?
It would be difficult enough to destroy it.
Do you really think you can bring it back alive?
Sure! If the three of us work together, it'll be a piece of cake!
What?!
Oh! You're going on the Nemesis hunt too, Doc?
W-Well...
How very brave!
I didn't know you were an adventurer, Doc!
Huh?
Anyway, that's very compassionate of you.
Sometimes I just don't understand this girl.
Diving into danger to help strangers isn't an easy thing to do.
Y-Yeah, well...
I do consider myself the most kind-hearted adventurer in Artemis Academy.
How wonderful!
But aren't you afraid of facing a Nemesis in person?
I think I would freeze in terror.
Well, that might be true of someone with no experience.
But an adventurer of my caliber is used to it.
Oh!
I can knock out a Nemesis with one punch!
What am I doing? I'm such an idiot!
Why do we have to do something as dangerous as capturing an unnamed Nemesis alive?!
Why is this happening?
Are you sure you're okay, Doc?
You've been acting like this the whole time.
Argh!
Let's just go nab that Nemesis already and get back home!
Yeah!
Boy...
Yaga! Did you come to see us off?
The outside world is not a forgiving place.
Make certain you know what you must fight and what you must protect, Seth.
Right!
Is that supposed to be camouflage?
Where are they going?
Such a small ship going in that direction...
There's only one place they could be going.
Vice Captain...
Yes, sir?
Could you reach out to General Torque for me?
Yahoo! Man, this feels great!
Yes, the setting sun is beautiful!
Hey! We're getting close now!
Get inside!
Huh?
Oh, right!
Hurry it up!
What's the problem now?
Can't we ride in on our brooms?
The people in the town where we're going hate sorcerers.
Yeah, the Inquisition's in charge there.
It's only natural that the citizens wouldn't welcome us.
So to avoid starting any unnecessary trouble, Seth,
make sure you keep your horns hidden.
R-Right...
Anyway, what kind of town is the place we're going to?
Well, it's not a dirty town or anything,
but it's very loud.
The smell is strong, too.
Also, it shakes a lot.
It's a remnant of the Industrial Age.
"Industrial Age"?
Doc, what was the Industrial Age like?
How am I supposed to know? It was ages ago!
Do I look 300 years old to you?
Look.
We'll be arriving in just a few minutes.
Hey, what's that sound?
That's the sound of factories.
This town has lots of factories packed together,
and they're moving all the time.
Huh...
By the way, what's this town called again?
It was originally called "Prosperity,"
but now it's known by a different name.
It's the town that's constantly making noise.
Rumble Town.
[Rumble Town] It's a manufacturing town, which was called "Prosperity" at one time. This town, the last legacy of the Industrial Age, suffers various distortions.
What is that? Is this really Rumble Town?
It looks a lot different from how it did in the front, doesn't it?
It seems there's no entry inspection or checkpoint.
Oh, well. Let's park here.
There's so much noise! I feel like it's driving me crazy!
Yes, there are factories all around here.
It's not just that. Listen to that bell!
Why is that clock tower so insanely huge?
Hey, keep your voice down!
Rumble Town is the most heavily populated town in this area.
If we draw attention to ourselves, the Inquisition will capture us in no time.
The most heavily populated?
I don't see anyone around, though.
I wonder if they're all out to lunch.
Isn't it a little weird that there's not a single person here?
Now that you mention it...
I don't know what's going on, but it's better for us that no one's around.
Let's get moving.
The client, Zeda, lives...
somewhere on Twelfth Street, this says.
All right! To Zeda's house, then!
Let's go!
Where the heck is Zeda's house?
I don't even know where we are right now, let alone where Zeda's house is.
The streets in this town wind all around like snakes. It's so confusing.
Doc!
Hey, are you okay?
Y-Yeah... Just not feeling so hot...
It's probably all the noise and smoke.
Want to take a break?
I think we should.
Come on, Mister Boobrie. Let's take a break.
Huh?
Th-This is awful! Mister Boobrie is gone!
He must have gotten lost among all these intertwining streets!
Let's go look for him right away!
Doc, stay here and rest.
Y-Yeah...
Okay, Melie, let's go!
Yes!
Where the heck did Mister Boobrie go?
I found him! Over there!
Mister Boobrie!
Ouch, ouch, ouch! I'm sorry!
But I was so worried about you!
I'm glad he's safe and sound, though.
Well, Doc is waiting for us, so let's hurry back—
What was that?
It's a Nemesis!
That's the one?
It's smaller than I expected.
Also, it didn't seem to notice us.
Was it chasing something?
It doesn't matter! Let's go catch it!
Right!
We're gonna lose sight of it!
We need go faster.
But if we get too close, we won't be able to take it by surprise.
Then I'll go for it myself!
Set a trap when you find an opening!
Seth!
What's going on?
It was running way ahead of us!
Did it teleport or something?
No, that's not it. It's...
There have been two of them all along!
Two? But they look exactly the same!
Yes.
Could it be...
Look out!
We can't get close this way!
And there's no time to set a trap!
In that case...
Seth!
What's important is the image in your mind.
Gather a massive amount of Fantasia,
bind it to what you envision to be the greatest power you know,
and release it.
The strongest one I know is...
Skull Attack!
W-Wow...
All right! We've got the first one!
The other one is...
All right! I'll catch them both together!
What's with those guys? They just ignored us and ran off!
It seemed as though they were reacting to something.
If we can catch them both, Doc will be thrilled!
Melie, chase them from up higher!
Set the trap when I give the signal!
Got it!
And Seth, please be careful.
Sure!
All right!
Th-They're...
Wh-What the...
How many of them are there?!
What's going on?
It's almost as if they're all hypnotized.
All right!
I'll capture you all together, so just keep still!
Alma's broom!
A question for you.
Who the heck are you?!
Grimm is... Grimm.
Mysterious Sorcerer Grimm
Grimm?
Do not concern yourself with Grimm.
More importantly, boy, what is your connection to that Nemesis?
Huh?
Grimm is pursuing that Nemesis.
It may be the key to finding the individual that Grimm has pursued for many years.
Those Nemesis are ours!
"Ours," you say?
Are you working with someone?
Where are they?
Why should I have to explain that to some random weirdo like you?!
One more time. Consider your answer carefully.
Answer!
What is it you intend to do here in Rumble Town with that Nemesis?
You don't get it, do you?
I have nothing to say to you,
you bandaged freak!
It seems you must be immobilized to get the answer out of you.
Repulse!
Meteor Drops!
I'm not done!
Procella!
You have some excellent Fantasia,
and your simultaneous attacks are impressive.
But it's time for you to give up.
The difference between your strength and Grimm's is clear.
Oh? You can still stand?
Just watch!
Skull Attack!
Veneficium Revelare!
What is that?
It can't be... Seth!
Understand now?
Now, answer.
What is your goal?
Ignis Rumpere!
Melie...
Are you all right, Seth?
Yeah... Thanks.
Where is he?
I'm sure he didn't escape that unscathed.
Is this girl the one you're working with?
I-It can't be!
You're kidding me...
After all that commotion,
there's no doubt people will come to see what is happening.
And Grimm is the shy type, you see.
This is goodbye.
You're running away?!
Worry not.
You and your friend will see Grimm again very soon...
So long as you are with that Nemesis!
Hold it!
Seth!
We shouldn't take this too far!
He's gone.
Who in the world was that?
I don't know.
But man, was he ever strong.
What's going on here?
Hey, you two! What are you doing there?!
Oh, no! Inquisitors!
Run!
Right!
Hey! Hold it, you!
Fine! We'll report you to the captain!
Inquisition Captain's Residence
C-Captain! Captain Konrad!
What is it? You all look pathetic!
Have I not told you that an Inquisitor
must remain calm, no matter the circumstances?
Ten thousand push-ups!
Yes, sir! Forgive us, sir!
Good. Now, give your report as you do that.
Y-Yes, sir!
A building... on Twelfth Street...
was destroyed by... someone unknown!
Inquisition Captain Konrad de Marbourg
What?
It seems... to have been... the work... of sorcerers!
At last, the time has come.
The sorcerer hunt begins!
To Be Continued
Next Time
Seth and Melie escape the mysterious sorcerer Grimm's attack
and set off to investigate the Nemesis case,
in hopes of helping an infected family.
Why are the Nemesis attacking this town?
What are the identities of the people operating in the shadows of this case?
The bell echoing through the town heralds a brutal battle.
Next time on Radiant, "The Shadow Lurking in the City."
The Shadow Lurking in the City -Darkness-
See you again next time.
End