What's with the frustrated look?
My coat's been getting kinda tight lately,
Come to think of it, you have gotten taller.
I've been getting it adjusted here and there,
but I think this is as far as it goes.
The coat's from your hometown, right?
Yep!
And wearing regular armor seems like a drag, after all this time.
Oh, by the way...
You got a letter. From that hometown.
From Teathrow?
I better go.
Rita, you're looking kinda pale.
You feeling okay?
It's nothing.
Just been a bit busy lately.
Rita?!
A baby?!
Seems that way.
You could've just told me!
Well, you wanna get your head on straight before announcing stuff like this.
Sorry for scaring you like that.
Hey, it's cause for celebration.
I bet Latina will be thrilled to hear the news!
Come on, Rita, rest for a bit more.
There's work to do.
What are you talking about?! You need to take good care of yourself!
You're overreacting.
It's not like I'm sick.
But still...
Come on. Back to work.
If you two are having a kid,
maybe Latina and I should move out.
You can go wherever you want, but leave Latina here.
Really.
We definitely want her to stay.
I mean, come on.
She's been a full-fledged employee for the last six months, after all.
And I still haven't seen her with any extra cash!
She mentioned wanting to save up,
so I took her to the Azraq Temple.
So she's got her own safe at the temple?!
Yeah. And at the rate she's going,
she might save up enough for her own dowry.
Dale. Thank you for everything.
No! No, no, no!
Don't even think about that!
Nobody's getting married to my girl!
I'm home.
Welcome back.
Welcome home, Latina!
The Young Girl Leaves on a Journey.
Wow, Rita, congratulations!
Thank you.
Do you know when the baby is coming?
Not for a while, still.
You're going back home?
Yeah.
You do know I was joking before, right?
It's not like that.
I was thinking about waiting until you finished school to visit home, but...
I need to get my coat fixed.
But if we wait until the baby is born,
there'll be fewer hands around to help, and that'd be trouble for Kenneth and Rita.
What do you think?
It'll be a bit of a long trip,
but do you want to come with me?
Or would you rather stay here?
I can go with you?
You don't have to if you don't want to.
You can just take care of things here.
I wanna go! I wanna stay with Dale!
Well, the thing is...
I'll be sure to listen to what you say,
and not get into any trouble!
Kenneth...
Can I take this knife with me?
That's for preparing food.
If you're going on a trip,
you'll want one that can carve wood and cut grass.
A knife that's a little more versatile.
Really?
If you need anything,
I'm sure Dale could get it for you from the capital.
I want to get a knife that's easy for me to use.
You wanna head to a shop, then?
Should I spend money on it?
It's your money, Latina.
You can spend it however you like.
Y'know, Rudy's dad is a blacksmith!
The redheaded kid?
Come to think of it, I think he's Schmidt's third.
You wanna go see their place?
Yeah!
This is it.
So many swords!
This ain't a toy store, buddy.
Hello!
Um, I'm a friend of Rudy's.
Rudolph?
Yes. It's nice to meet you.
You here to play or something?
No.
I want a knife.
Do you have any that would be right size for me?
Pretty sure we don't got any toy knives for kids.
She's going to be taking a trip,
and she needs an all-purpose knife to take with her.
It'll be mostly used for cooking, though.
This your girl?
Nah. I'm just accompanying her for today.
We got a few pieces laid out in the back.
Look all you want.
Try holding them, and decide which you like.
Okay.
Hm...
Hmmm...
Rudy, quit bellyaching and help out!
Why?! I thought he was supposed to be helping today!
Our brother has other work to take care of!
I don't have all the time in the world, unlike you.
Big talk from the guy who can't help Dad with hammering!
Rudolph, your friend's here.
Rudy!
Eldest Son
Eldest Daughter
Second Son
L-Latina?!
Wh-What are you doing here?!
I came to shop.
I need a knife.
There's no way you can handle the huge blades we have!
It'll be fine!
They're bigger than the ones I use when cooking,
but I can get used to it, and I will!
What do you even need one for?
I'm going on a trip!
Trip... Latina, are you leaving?!
Why?! This is so sudden!
What's wrong, Rudy?
Latina, did you tell your friends about your trip?
No, I didn't.
Well, if your friend suddenly disappeared, wouldn't you be worried?
Listen, Rudy.
I'm going with Dale to his hometown.
It's kind of far, but we'll be back before summer's over.
O-Oh, you're coming back.
Yeah! I'll be coming back to Kreuz.
I'll take this knife.
How much will it be?
If it's just the one, you can have it.
Well...
I wanted to buy something with my own money today.
Since people are always giving me things,
I wanted something of my own.
I get you.
Tiny hands you got there.
Isn't it a little big for you?
You're definitely on the small side.
I'll get bigger soon!
Ow!
You gimme two or three days,
and I can adjust the handle for her.
Yeah. I was actually going to ask about that.
That all right with you, Latina?
Will you do that for me?
Yeah. I'll get it done.
Traveling, huh?
Sounds nice!
But there are bandits and magic beasts outside of town.
I'm going with Dale, so it'll be fine.
He's the number-one adventurer in Kreuz!
You couldn't ask for a better bodyguard.
Yeah!
You're going to be gone for a while, right?
Do you have everything ready?
Yeah.
Mostly.
Rudy, thanks for yesterday.
After we left, Kenneth told me I got a discount.
Whatever. It's my dad who sold it to you.
Latina, I'll be waiting to hear all the stories you bring back!
I'll write you all, lots!
W-Well, take care of yourself.
Yeah. You too, Rudy.
We'll write to you, too.
Thank you, Marcel.
But I'll be on the move, so I don't know that I'll be able to receive them.
Where would you even send it to?
I'm gonna miss her while she's gone.
Off I go!
Heavy...
A backpack, and maybe a rod so she can protect herself...
That leaves...
She'd probably like a more feminine overcoat, right?
I bet she'd like red or pink.
Since I'm getting one,
it may as well be something cute that she'll like.
But maybe I should get her some magical gear instead.
A little magic power, and they offer great protection,
on top of being harder to get dirty.
Man, something is great about splurging for Latina!
Actually, it's the best thing I can do!
Well, if it isn't Dale.
Hi, Helmine...
I haven't heard about any jobs requiring your skills lately.
Got some kind of business lined up?
I'm gonna be leaving Kreuz for a while.
So I came to get the Duke's permission.
Really?
Man, I really didn't want to run into her.
So, why the mage's robe?
Thinking of making a change?
W-Well, I was asked to do some shopping.
Helmine, if you're free, can you help me with something?
Wow! It's not often that you ask me out.
That's not true, is it?
I guess we'll leave it at that, then.
Damn it... This is all for the sake of my little girl!
So, where are we going?
It's pricey, but this is probably the best shop in Ausblick.
Wow, the designs here are totally different.
Oh, this seems like it'd look good on her!
I can't help but notice how small the clothes you're looking at are.
I-I was asked to buy some for a kid.
You're awfully enthusiastic
for someone running an errand.
W-Well, I'd feel bad if I bought something that looks bad, right?
I guess you would.
You're a lifesaver, Helmine.
Nothing beats having a mage to pick out clothes for another mage.
Think nothing of it.
Next time, I'd love to meet this cute little mage that has you weak in the knees.
Huh? What are you...?
There's no way you bought such a frilly robe for a boy.
And you were grinning like a fool when you found the one you wanted.
For a girl that little to be a spellcaster,
I have to say, as another mage, I'm curious.
See you then.
I really don't know how to deal with her!
You're finally heading out, huh?
Dale gave me some magic tools, too!
One for water, and one for starting fires.
How much did you spend, exactly?
It's fine!
It's no exaggeration to say that
you always need tools for water and fire when you're traveling.
Be careful out there, Latina.
Expensive gear makes you a target.
You look after yourself, too.
Don't do anything that'll make Latina cry.
If something happens to me,
how am I gonna protect Latina?
Okay, we're going now!
Be careful!
Why are we going this way?
You said we were headed towards the ocean.
This is the wrong way.
The thing is... I don't know when I'll be taking you out of town next.
So do you want to visit his grave?
If it's too painful, we don't have to.
Is the forest where we met this way?
Yeah.
I found a route that'll take us to our destination from the forest.
There are magic beasts, so it's not exactly safe.
But I'll be sure to protect you.
Thank you, Dale.
You've been to Rag's grave a few times already, haven't you?
Even though I'm the one who should be going.
Thank you.
I want to go to his grave.
I need to tell Rag that I'm really happy now.
Okay.
You know all about how there are magic beasts and other dangers.
So watch yourself.
Okay. I'll stick close to you.
What's wrong, Lati—
Magic beasts. Quite a few.
The others ran.
And you knew the magic beasts were over there?
Yeah. I can tell when there's danger.
When I was here before,
I would always run and hide when it was scary.
That's impressive. I wonder why, though.
I dunno. I can just tell.
Rag used to say fate would protect me.
I see...
Does she have some kind of providence?
It doesn't really seem that way, but...
We're almost there.
Dale!
That's... more than my arrows can take care of.
What's wrong, Dale?
I really hate fighting those things up close.
Why is that?
Their body fluids stink really bad.
Really?
If that's all, I think I can help.
Tufeel guniraf nevas, shisaab Latina, tonagul hosshu.
(Light that shines down from heaven, by my name, I entreat you to grant my wish.)
Drees escafo razavin idimal,
(Let all harm be struck aside by your sword and shield,)
woft tusetoru. Kuigam rirab!
(and defend this body. Magic Shield!)
A magic shield?
It's covering your whole body.
It won't last really long,
but it should cover you for a while.
I bet the mages of the world would sob
at seeing someone her age who's this capable.
I love it!
If I smelled, would Latina want to keep her distance?
That's a powerful mental blow that I have to avoid at all costs...
Welcome back.
You even set up the campfire by yourself!
Kenneth taught me how.
How, if you have some stones, you can set the pot on top of them.
Is it right?
Yeah! You even left enough space for the air to get through.
It's perfect.
Yeah! I practiced.
Listen...
I'll do the cooking, okay?
Okay! Please do.
This is great!
Really?!
I remember thinking this when I was in a party with Kenneth.
Traveling with someone who can cook makes a trip a lot more enjoyable.
You traveled with Kenneth?
Yeah.
But his cooking is still better than mine.
I need to work harder!
Well, you can already cook way better than me.
I guess while we're traveling, you'll handle all the cooking.
Okay! I'll do my best!
You had a lot to tell him, huh?
Yeah.
Well, a lot has happened.
Yeah. Lots.
A whole lot happened to me.
I told him not to worry, because I'm happy.