W-Well, I'm not on duty today.
I was thinking of taking you around the city.
She doesn't have to push herself so hard.
She's going to wear herself out.
Thank you very much.
Please show me around.
Okay!
Welcome!
Hey there. Could I get two Seiryuu patties?
Sure thing.
Here you are.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Hey! I wanted to pay you back for yesterday.
It's fine.
You brought me to Seiryuu,
and you helped me enter the city, too.
That's plenty.
This is pretty good.
Seiryuu Patty
It's like a meatless croquet.
I think I'd get heartburn if I had more than two of these, though.
How was it, Satou-san?
It's the first time I've had one, but they're pretty good.
I'm glad.
Then next, we should...
Acquired Item: Honey Buns
These are called fried dragon wings.
They're fried bat wings coated with black miso.
Seiryuu is famous for these; we've had them forever.
I'll take two, then.
No problem.
Here you are.
Sorry about that.
I borrowed this blouse from my mother...
Are you okay?
I wonder if that place on Teputa Avenue I went to yesterday can get that stain out...
Looks like you're having a problem.
Do you need a help from a charmer?
Sorry, but we just need a cleaners that will help get this stain out.
Well, I can use everyday magic, so I should be able to get that out.
Jimaana Lv. 5
What? I guess that's an occupation in this game.
That'd be great if you could, then.
First, I'll get that stain out.
Soft Wash.
Whoops.
I didn't expect that to happen...
I'll dry you now.
Dry.
I'm all dry.
Acquired Skill: Everyday Magic
Wow, I got that pretty easily.
Zena-san, how do you chant your spells?
Well...
Wind magic mostly starts with...
If you try to put it into words clumsily, you'd get something like...
Lu, la, rah, rew, ray, li, lah, oh.
Th-That sounds pretty difficult.
How long did it take you to study that?
I started studying seriously about three years ago.
Thinking back on it,
I guess it was preparing me to live my life as a mage.
You start with reciting a children's picture book with the history of magic in it.
It's like a fun way of feeling the magic—the music and poems of it.
The lessons and the things
we did during playtime were all designed to help learn magic.
I see. So they train those with aptitude early.
I don't really have any problems with my parents raising me that way.
It's fun being able to use magic,
and someday I'd like to be able to fly.
Why are you practicing magic?
Well, there aren't any baths at the inns,
so it'd be great if I didn't have
to clean myself outside and could use magic, instead.
I've never heard of anyone wanting to use magic for that.
Is that really so weird?
Acquired Skill: Secrecy
Sure it is.
Acquired Title: Clown
But I think it's wonderful being able to fly with magic.
It'd be fun to have a date in the sky.
Acquired Title: Gentleman
Y-You can count on me!
Young man, this ointment works very well.
What effect does it have?
It helps with cracked skin, cuts, and wounds.
Guess I'll get some for the innkeeper at the Gate Inn.
Ointment in Seashells
She's been helping me out.
I'll take five, please.
Acquired Item: Ointment in Seashells
We've seen most of the city.
Is there any place you'd like to see?
A place I'd like to see?
Hmm...
This is what you wanted to see?
Yes, the wind feels good.
You're right.
Plus, if I weren't with Zena-san, a magic soldier,
I wouldn't be able to see a military facility like this.
I know I'm just asking you this now,
but was it really okay to let an outsider like me into a military installation?
Yes.
Wyverns are about the only thing that attack places out in the country like Seiryuu City.
Zena-san, what is that windmill over there?
It's a mill, but if any wyvern attack, it can quickly be changed into a battery.
Would you like to see it?
Please!
Parion Temple is on the way, so let's stop by there, too.
That's the Demon Lord and first Hero fighting.
Hero?
I thought he was a knight.
That blue thing is the holy sword.
It glows blue when the Hero holds it,
so it's said that's why that mural is of the Hero.
So if the person holding it isn't the Hero, then it won't glow blue?
That's right.
However, if the sword accepts you, then it should shimmer blue.
I'm sure people other than the Hero used it, too.
It's not necessarily a good thing that one is able to use the holy sword.
Only heroes that answer the call of the Young Goddess
Ohna Lv. 27
Parion-sama, can fight the Demon Lord.
Priestess Ohna-sama.
It's been a while, Zena of House Marienteil.
Ohna-sama is a priestess that serves the goddess Parion,
but she's originally the daughter of the Count,
and my mother acted as her wet nurse.
I'm glad, though.
I thought you only had interest in your magical studies,
but it seems romantic interests are now in your future.
N-N-No, I've just met Satou-san, and...
Priestess, Boril's condition is critical.
Please perform last rights!
Zena, this seems like an emergency, so I have to go.
Right.
The Hero, huh?
Come to think of it, I got a lot of titles.
Guess I'll take a look.
God-Killer...
Wh-What's this?
Dragon-Killer...
Destroyer?
Natural Enemy?
Come on, now...
"You've defeated the Dragon God Aconcagula."
"You've acquired the title: God-Killer."
I see...
That Meteor Shower can kill gods...
It's like I'm using hacks in this world.
Better not do anything to cause too much commotion.
Are you okay?
Y-Yes, I'm sorry.
I'll get off.
He did that on purpose.
Satou-san.
That's the Anti-Dragon Tower.
Should any flying beasts or dragons attack, it can shoot them down.
Anti-Dragon Tower
There's a large magical cannon installed in there, so it's a strong tower...
But the one over there, was destroyed by a lesser dragon during an attack two years ago.
It was only a lesser dragon, so there wasn't extensive damage,
but about 40 years ago, a black greater dragon attacked,
and the outer wall was breached.
Did the Hero come and take care of it?
No, it's said that heroes are summoned using a great magical ceremony
in the Saga Empire called "Hero Summoning."
It's been 66 years since the Demon Lord attacked,
and that hasn't taken place since then.
The Demon Lord...
Does the Demon Lord control monsters and attack with them?
It depends on the Demon Lord, it seems.
Some of the scarier ones are the ones that control demons.
Demons are troublesome in the sense that you
can only hurt them with magic or magical weapons.
Demons...
Demons!
These demi-humans are beings that didn't quite become demons.
They are the Demon Lords' ilk.
You will be righteous in providing holy judgment to these animals!
Yeah!
What's going on?
That's Zaicuon's head priest.
Do you remember the divine retribution which we call the starfall from the other day?
This is proof that God's grace is waning.
Purchase these divine rocks, stone these devils, and be righteous with God!
I'm buying one!
Sell me one!
Line up!
I can't watch this.
I'm going!
Punish the demons!
Stop your vile ways!
What's wrong with you, girl?
Are you siding with the demons?
Whoops.
I was too busy admiring Zena-san instead of taking action.
Hm?
Used Skill: Long-Distance Vision Used Skill: Telescopic Sight
Dog Lv. 2 Age: 10 Title: Slave Master: Urs
Lizard Lv. 3 Age: 18 Title: Slave Master: Urs
Cat Lv. 2 Age: 10 Title: Slave Master: Urs
That fat priest isn't their master?
Boido Lv. 7 Occupation: Head Priest of Zaicuon Temple Affiliated with: Zaicuon Temple
Then who's their master?
Urs Lv. 12 Skill: Fraud, Persuasion, Intimidation Owned Slaves: Dog, Cat, Lizard Guild Sewer Rats
Him, huh?
Search the guilds for Sewer Rats.
These people were acting as agitators for the citizenry, eh?
Acquired Skill: Secret Maneuvers
Time to start.
Does the Zaicuon Temple support the violation of imperial law?
What's wrong with condemning someone with holy rocks?
Those protecting demons are demons!
Stone that girl, too!
Wind Protection!
That girl is a demon, too!
Sewer Rats Guild Member Lv. 7
Here's the first one...
Acquired Skill: Assassination
Acquired Skill: Acting
Oh? Anemic, are we?
Let's rest over here.
Acquired Skill: Abduction
I might be able to use this Abduction skill...
Abduction Haggling Poker Face Estimation
Better max it.
Stop it!
You're the only one saying that demi-humans are demons.
Acquired Skill: Scheming
Hmph. A priest from the Garleon Temple, known for their philanthropy.
Do you know what you're doing?
If you keep agitating the citizens
and cause a riot, the Zaicuon Temple will be held responsible for the rebellion.
Looks like we're going to make a lot of money today, thanks to those slaves.
Your turn.
Who are you?
Hey, Banze.
Get this...
Used Skill: Hand-to-Hand Combat
Everyone, this man is responsible for all of this!
Acquired Skill: Amplification
Urs-dono!
Satou-san!
Who are you?
This man lent his slaves to the Zaicuon priest,
Acquired Skill: Judgment
lied about the stones being holy stones,
and tried to take all of your money!
What was that?!
Used Skill: Fabrication
And he had a different motivation in mind.
He wanted to use the Zaicuon Temple
to brainwash you all to lead a rebellion against the Count.
He is the true demon worshiper!
Acquired Skill: False Accusation
Then he was the one originally controlling the demons from the shadows?!
Demons?
That's right...
When I first came to this city, there was one demon.
Everyone, leave the square!
Satou-san, take those girls and get away from the square.
I'm going to get support.
Got it.
It's dangerous. We need to get away.
We can't because we were ordered not to.
We can't leave.
Our master, Urs-sama, gave strict orders not to move from here.
If we move, our collars will tighten.
Please forget about us.
Now I can talk more easily.
I'm elated!
Cat Lv. 2 Age: 10 Title: Slave Master: None
Lizard Lv. 3 Age: 18 Title: Slave Master: None
Dog Lv. 2 Age: 10 Title: Slave Master: None
No master?
I guess it's because Urs died.
In that case...
That commotion just now...
The fear, worry, prejudice, hubris...
I love it!
I'm so pleased!
I'm going to make a nest here for my master!
You're all happy, right?
I'm such a good worker bee!
Satou-san!
Zena-san, no!
"Love That Started With a Death March"
Welcome to my master's lair.
It doesn't have a name yet,
but I'm going to make monsters now.
You should be grateful.
I'm so diligent.
That eye demon, huh?
I want you to feel dread to please me!
Kill each other,
and take from each other!
I encourage it!
I've made it so all rooms connect to the exit.
I'm fair!
You feel despair after you feel hope.
Work hard, my bait!
I encourage it!
So we're in a mission to get out of this labyrinth, huh?
Acquired Title: Labyrinth Explorer
We were in a city adventure story, and it suddenly became a dungeon crawl?
If this were a tabletop RPG,
I'd worry whether or not game master was thinking straight.
My name is Satou, a merchant.
I'm Cat.
I'm Dog.
I'm Lizard.
Those are your names?
Our previous master has called us that.
That's a bit difficult...
Then could you give us better names for you?
Liza Lv. 3
Liza Pochi Lv. 3 Lv. 2
I'm not good at naming things in games...
Liza Pochi Tama Lv. 3 Lv. 2 Lv. 2
Pochi.
Tama!
Liza!
Thank you for giving us names.
I don't know if you should be so happy...
Used Item: Pretty Cloth
Use these cloths and water from this water pouch
to clean your wounds and disinfect them.
After that, we can apply some ointment, and wrap the cloth on your wounds.
Used Item: Ointment in Seashells Used Item: Well Bag
You have to use fresh cloth, not those you disinfected with.
What's wrong?
I'll face the other way while you're cleaning up. Don't worry.
You shouldn't waste water and medicine on us.
You should save it...
Also, you don't need to speak so politely to us.
Okay, then this is an order.
Just use them.
Understood.
Thank you very much, Young Master.
Young Master?
Pretty cloth. I'm happy!
Thank you!
I'm glad.
Reminds me of my little relatives.
Used Item: Honey Buns
You don't have to worry. Just eat up.
It's so good.
It's nice and sweet.
I won't take it away from you, so take your time eating.
They're baked sweets with honey...
Anyway...
Guess it's not going to go that easily.
In that case...
Used Skill: Search Entire Map
This is way too easy.
There are other people here.
Ohna Lv. 27
Zena Marienteil Lv. 13
Looks like Zena-san is with the soldiers.
I guess there's no player chat.
Also, that eyeball demon isn't coming up on the search.
This seems to be a dead end.
It'd be bad if we get hit from both sides while we're moving.
Don't leave us!
We'll do anything!
Don't go!
Young Master, you can even use us as pawns.
Please take us!
I worried you all.
I just wanted to see what the passageway looked like.
I won't leave you behind. Don't worry.
Thank goodness.
Used Item: Magic Gun
Liza Pochi Tama Lv. 3 Lv. 2 Lv. 2 Age: 18 Title: Slave Master: None Skill: Spear
Liza's the only one who has any combat skills...
If I take a spear out of this bag, they'll likely be startled.
Liza, take this.
Used Item: Short Sword
You're giving a weapon to a slave?
Please.
Right.
Listen up.
Don't fight unless I give the order.
Acquired Skill: Direction
You must obey this.
Understood.
Okies!
Tama, if you see something on the route ahead,
tell me in a low voice.
Pochi, if you smell something weird or hear something, let me know.
Liza, you pay attention to our rear.
Make sure you keep up, though.
Acquired Skill: Organization
Right!
Hm?
An enemy?
I smell blood coming from up ahead.
Thank you, Pochi.
The three of you, wait here.
I wonder how the main characters in games can fight so bravely.
Maybe it's best to just wait in the previous room until helps comes.
Young Master...
I know I shouldn't be voicing my opinion, but I think it's best to either
to slip past the monster while it's eating that person, or to attack it from behind.
Even girls with levels in the single digits
can figure out what to do in this situation...
Acquired Skill: Shooting Acquired Skill: Sniping Acquired Skill: Aim
All right.
Shooting Sniping
Acquired Title: Bug-Killer
That was amazing!
You're strong!
Wonderful.
Thank goodness.
But that's a strange-looking staff.
This is a magical weapon.
Don't tell anyone, okay?
Understood.
Okies!
Aye!
I'll have to remind them when we get out of this labyrinth.
Acquired Skill: Disassembly
It's really tough.
It's huge.
Acquired Skill: Entomology Acquired Skill: Demonology Acquired Skill: Weapon Crafting Acquired Skill: Leather Crafting Acquired Skill: Woodworking
In that case...
Entomology Demonology
There we go.
Liza.
You'll get a stomachache if you eat that.
No, monsters should have a core.
I'm trying to collect it.
What's a core?
Cores sell well.
Core
They're always in monsters.
You can trade them for various things with merchants.
That's not exactly what I wanted to ask, but...
Put it in this bag.
Understood.
Also, use this spear.
Then I'll give mine to...
I see.
Then I can...
Sorry, sorry.
Liza, the next cores we get from monsters,
I'll have Pochi and Tama each do one.
Tell them where they're located and how to get them.
Understood.
All right, let's go.
Aye!
Okies!
Understood!
Labyrinth Exploration That Started With a Death March