That's ten... no, fifteen to go.
Aw, damn it...
That explains why no one else wanted to take this job.
Letau Dale... (Water, by my name, I command you...)
Leduuro hikulaes. (Let your voice ring out.)
I accepted only to keep me going until my next job,
but now I'm regretting it.
A kid?
No, hang on... I doubt there'd be a village this deep in the woods.
She's a devil?
The Young Man and the Little Girl Meet.
Are you hungry?
What are you saying?
I don't understand.
Oh, yeah, if she's a devil...
Closer... come... need... this?
That didn't work.
She understood?
A broken horn?
Here. Eat.
I have no idea how to say this in her language.
Eat!
I can have it?
It's fine. Eat up.
You must've been starving.
I've heard that when devils commit a crime,
one of their horns is broken off, and they're banished...
But a kid like this, by herself?
No, maybe her family was banished with her.
You... exist with... guardian person?
Ragu said not to stay too close.
Because wild animals would be coming.
Not to stay... close?
Wild animals... not to...
Well, once you finish eating, you can get back to—
Come on.
Where are you taking me?
Ragu is over there.
What? Over there?
But he said not to go over there.
From the shape of the horns, that's a male devil.
Was he her father?
He said that animals would come,so to stay away. That it's too dangerous.
Animals, again?
And that you couldn't...?
Probably something like, "You can't stay near my body,
because it's going to attract wild animals,"
if I had to guess.
And you were in this dark forest alone,
because you were doing as you were told.
Damn it!
Are you okay?
I can't turn a blind eye after all this.
Guniftos gunolev... (You who embody the earth...)
Tiela Dale leduuro. (by my name, I command you...)
Mofusnaato imu elize. (Shift as I see fit.)
We can at least bury him.
Entomb, ground, dead, person.
That more or less looks like a proper grave.
Couldn't manage a name for the marker, but...
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
Well, I've come this far.
Once we get back to Kreuz...
My name... Dale.
Dale?
You, name?
Latina.
Latina?
You, come, with, me?
So light!
We'd get back after sunset if I made you walk, after all.
Where are we going?
Don't mention it.
I've got luggage that weighs more than you.
That's Kreuz.
The nobles live in the northern district, and the commoners in the south.
That includes me, of course.
Dale? I thought you were hunting magic beasts.
I was. Job's done.
Here's the toll for two.
Who's the girl?
I'm escorting her out of the forest.
Seems like her father died.
And she's a devil?
It won't be a problem if she's under my care, right?
Yeah, you should be able to handle it.
Go on.
Pretty lively, right?
This is the second-biggest city in the entire nation of Laband, y'know.
Dale?
Not being able to communicate is as tough as I thought it'd be.
All things considered, going through the front door would probably end up pretty annoying.
Here you are!
Hey, Rita! You're looking finer than usual today!
Silly compliments won't get you a discount.
Rita, can I get a refill?
I could use some more, too!
Sure thing!
Hey, is my order ready?
One sec!
Kenneth, are those fritters ready?
They're coming right up.
Kenneth, you there?
Hey, you're back.
What's up? Why are you using the back door?
And who is that?!
I'll tell you the whole story later, but...
I found her.
You can't pick up a kid like you would a dog or cat.
Is it okay if I use some hot water for now?
Yeah, go right ahead.
I'll do that, then.
Kenneth, is it done yet?
Yeah, I'm getting it now!
Latina.
Come here.
Eta! Eta!
Come on, stop fussing!
Eta eta botus desalabun!
I'm just gonna wash you!
There.
That's looking a lot better.
See? Like day and night.
Dale...
I heard you were causing trouble again.
An illegitimate daughter?!
I just turned 18! When would I have had the time?
I found her in the forest.
The forest?
There was a dead devil who was probably her father.
Old clothes of mine.
They're a little big, though.
Dale?
This is Rita.
Rita.
Rita?
Dale, Rita?
That's right.
Rita, Latina.
Oh, my! How polite.
She only knows the devil language, so...
How've you been managing, then?
Well, it's the same language used when spellcasting.
So? Now what happens to her?
First, I need to figure out her deal.
Lauha settogel yonadi.
Who's the girl?
Dale found her, apparently.
I know he's scary-looking, kid, but he won't eat you, so don't sweat it.
You jerk! As if you're one to talk!
No one that matches her description...
Or any devil men like the one you said was with her.
If she was actually a criminal, then regardless of her race,
there'd be something about it on Akhdar's Message Board.
So why?
With someone so young, you'd think there'd be a search request or something.
I guess that devil really must've been her father.
That's unfortunate.
Latina?
The smell of the food must be getting to her.
You get the special seat.
Here you are.
Please, enjoy.
Dale... Noisekku imu nue?
Yeah, eat up.
So, what are you going to do with her?
Uh, well...
Unbelievable.
So you brought her here with no plan for what you're actually going to do?
Well, there's always the orphanage in town.
I don't think taking a girl who can't speak the language—
and who's of another race—to this city's perpetually under-funded orphanage is a good idea.
Rita! Water! Get her water!
Oh, no! Was it too hot?
Yeah? You like it? Well, I'm glad.
I'll worry about it tomorrow.
Where are we going?
I've been renting the attic here.
They store some stuff up here, so you'll have to forgive the clutter.
Latina.
Come here.
She fell asleep right away.
Must've been really tiring...
not understanding the language
or what's really going on, coming to a place like this...
But now what do I do?
What's wrong, Latina?
Toilet!
Guess I should've told her where the restroom was when we got here.
Oh, right.
I'll let her sleep for now.
Dale! Dale!
I'm not leaving you.
Problem, none.
It's okay.
It's... okay...?
Yep, that's right. It's okay.
She was out in the wild by herself, after all.
Well, someone's up early.
Good morning, Latina.
Good morning, Dale.
Yeah, good morning.
We're gonna go wash up.
Now, hold still.
Dale!
Could you bring Latina over here?
Sure!
She's got such pretty hair.
What do you think?
You're awesome! I never would've been able to pull this off!
That she's a devil is one thing,
but that she has a broken horn is probably best kept a secret.
You've got a point.
Hey, good morning.
Here's some breakfast.
Good... morning.
Oh, my!
Did I get it right? Did it sound funny?
No, that was right!
Tsuselock.
She can already say hello. What a sharp girl.
And I'm the first one she said it to. I love it!
Yeah, well, good for you!
Are you mad?
Dale?
Yeah.
You don't make sweets often.
It's not for you, man.
Kenneth wanted to make a treat for Latina.
It's great having a kid around, y'know?
I had no idea he had a soft side.
Dale?
Go ahead.
Not a lot of sweets when you're alone in the woods, probably.
Alone... and she's going to stay that way, isn't she?
Come on, Latina.
Where are you going?
To the market.
She doesn't have any shoes,
and I'd feel bad if all she had to wear is an oversized shirt.
Seems that even Dale Reki, one of the
top adventurers in Kreuz, can't help but spoil her.
I think we might need to find a new place to put the stuff we're keeping in the attic.
Dale.
What is this place?
This is the market.
Uh... what's the word for shopping?
And I don't have a clue what girls need.
I'm sure if I ask, they'll help me figure it out.
I'm exhausted.
I don't think taking her to the city's orphanage is a good idea.
There's bound to be other issues, but when I think about what's best for Latina...
Dale?
It's... okay?
Dale?
Welcome back.
That is a lot of shopping.
I had no idea what to get, so I bought everything the merchants suggested.
So, have you decided what to do?
It's not as though there are a lot of options.
I'm an adventurer, and a bachelor on top of that.
And?
I'm gone for days at a time, y'know!
We can always look after her in the meantime.
It's your decision, though, Dale.
If I'm being honest, I'm just not sure.
The only thing I'm good at is fighting. Can I raise a kid?
No, can I make her happy?
Dale?
Dale!
Latina...
It's okay?
Yeah, it's okay.
You're right. It's gonna be okay.
What's up?
I've made up my mind.
I'm going to look after her.
I'm adopting Latina.