Licht Bach, the felon?
He is in illegal possession of a Ballot.
Hmm... I have no idea...
Make sure you call us the moment you see him!
We're safe now, Hina.
Looks like they haven't figured it out yet--
that you have the Ballot.
So the soldier I met really didn't report it...
I don't know what he's up to, but...
Don't worry about him. He'll be fine.
Hey, Nana.
Oh, welcome.
You're here early.
Licht...
Yes! Finished!
"Let's build a park for the kids!"
"Help wanted" "Let's build a park for the kids!" A fine job, if I dare say so myself!
I wonder how many people will come.
I'm coming in, Master Sergeant Lynn.
This just came in from the headquarters...
Great timing, Sergeant Pele.
Huh?
Time to hand out these fliers.
Here!
--Ouch! Hey! --Are you okay?
Hey, our ball!
Catch it next time!
More volunteer work, ma'am?
Of course!
"Let's make a park for the kids"?
Yes. You've noticed how there's no place in this town for kids to play, right?
But just the other day you finished spending six months
building a gathering place for the elderly...
Master Sergeant...?
Come on!
Are you okay?
Almost...
You're close!
--Reach out! --Be careful!
--Lynn, careful! --I'm scared!
It's too dangerous!
It's fine!
--Watch out! --Oh, phew!
There!
Do it!
Almost!
There!
--I knew it! --Thank you, Lynn!
If there's anything else you need help with, call anytime!
Whoa!
That must hurt...
Ouch...
Are you okay, Lynn?!
This is nothing.
--Oh, good. --I was surprised.
Here, Lynn.
Thanks.
Someone! Lend me a hand!
Hey! Someone!
What's wrong, folks?
"Macho"
Oh, hey, Lynn!
"Macho" Hello! What's going on?
"Macho" Come take a look at this.
Oh, no, it's completely stuck.
Let me help!
Thanks!
And push!
One more time! Push!
Let's go again!
Ready, push!
Go!
--Yeah! --We did it!
Phew, thanks Lynn! We really owe you for this one.
Thanks for the help, Lynn!
Oh, no, I didn't do anything...
It was all of our combined effort!
Yeah, you're right!
Oh, that feels good!
Come on, you haven't done any of the work officially assigned to us.
One of these days, the lieutenant is really going to crack down on you.
But this town... It's so peaceful.
Our official assignment is to catch criminals, right?
But ever since I was assigned to this town,
I haven't met a single criminal.
So that's why we're running errands around town?
Yes! We soldiers exist to help the townsfolk!
Yes, yes. Your Count is based on helping people, I know.
That's right!
But the person has to be in serious trouble, right?
You just helped a lot of people, but your Count hasn't increased at all.
Ugh...
You'll never get promoted out of this middle-of-nowhere backwater.
That's, um... Hey!
Once a criminal does appear...
I'll arrest them awesomely...
Oh...
Speaking of criminals, the headquarters sent this...
A wanted poster?
Anyone who sees the felon Licht Bach shall apprehend him immediately.
This man is a legendary Ace.
There is a high chance he's wearing a strange mask...?
A legendary... Ace?
That's what it says.
What's that again?
What, you don't know?
Um, uh, of course I know.
He's a... super great... legendary Ace, right?
The Aces are heroes who fought in the Waste War 300 years ago.
Three hundred years?
How can someone from such a long time ago still be alive?
Besides, who would run around wearing a weird mask? That's impossible...
"Ready to eat"
Or not!
You there, show your face!
Oh, no! I'm just a pudding passing through...
Description matches the wanted poster!
What?! How?! The mask is completely different!
Oh...
You're right...
I'm sorry.
Actually, show me anyway!
No! Please, no!
You're the man on the poster!
No, I'm not! I'm, uh...
I'm terribly unpopular with women!
Huh?
Please, look at my Count...
I've been dumped by 1,000 girls.
Since then, I'm truly afraid of showing my face to a girl.
That's why I can't take my mask off...
That's just how badly I am hated by women...
Hated... Oh...?
The tears won't stop...
Oh, if only I could just go on one date with a girl before I die!
Sergeant Major.
--I want to go on a date... with a girl...
--Why don't you go out with this guy? --I want to go on a date... with a girl...
What?!
I've rarely ever seen anyone so unhappy.
This is your chance to raise your Count by a lot.
--B-But... I've never been on a date...
--So sad... --B-But... I've never been on a date...
--Someone... anyone... --Ugh, what a bother...
--Huh?
--Oh, no. --Huh?
I mean, I have just the right book for that.
Let's see. "The basic rule of dating is that you start by holding hands."
Holding... hands?
Your help is needed.
Here.
Look! It went up already! Let's keep going!
Another basic step: Drink from the same glass at a place with a good view.
Uh, um...
Sergeant Major, why hesitate?
You just have to drink from that straw.
Do I have to drink...?
You have to.
It's help.
I know.
No!
Oh... I'm sorry.
Sergeant, are you sure this is right?
Yes, perfect!
What's the point of crossing this bridge?
Don't worry, just do it.
Fine, fine...
Let's be careful.
This bridge isn't...
Oh, I'm scared!
Don't overreact.
Hold still, and calm down.
Y-Yes!
We're just getting started!
Lynn! Help me!
Huh?! Wait, what...?!
Hold me!
Sergeant Major!
Huh?
Isn't that enough? Are we done?
What do you think, Mr. Pudding?
Oh, no... This is my first and last date...
I can't believe it's over so soon...!
I want to date more! Date, date, date!
Really...?
Look how sad he is.
You're so mean, Sergeant Major.
--Date!
--Well... I guess we can go a bit longer... --Date!
--Well... I guess we can go a bit longer... --More date!
--Let's do this next then! --More date!
The lap pillow.
I knew it! The more you commit, the faster your Count rises!
What next?
Let's see... For starters...
...just continue flirting.
Maybe add a bit of smart chatting.
Huh? Um... The weather is quite fine today...
The weather is fine, but...
...I'd like night to come quickly.
Huh...?
I'd like to gaze up at a sky filled with stars with someone kind like you.
Looking good, looking good!
And now that the mood is set, go ahead and...
...grope her thigh!
What?
Grope her thigh!
Yeah!
Grope, grope, grope!
--Hey, come on, stop! --Grope, grope, grope...
It's going up!
Sergeant Major, your Count is shooting up super fast!
No!
Seriously? For real?! How easy is this Count?!
--...grope, grope, grope, grope...
--Hey, come on, stop... --...grope, grope, grope, grope...
And as the Count rises, put your hand on her panties!
Stop right there!
That's enough!
It's way too early for that, Sergeant!
There's a proper procedure for this type of thing...
So it's okay as long as we follow the procedure?
Huh? Well, that's... um...
But procedure! So no! Got it?!
Ugh... What a bother!
Um... Sergeant Pele?
"Procedure"? What a bother... I guess I've had enough fun.
I didn't bother telling you this, but that guy is a Ballot Holder.
Huh...?
He has a negative Count, but he hasn't been sent to the Abyss. Get it?
Oh, right...
So he must have a second Count,
which means he must be a Ballot Holder.
This is the man on the wanted poster, for sure.
Oh...
You're right...
That took way too long, idiot.
What did you say?!
Nothing?
Miss Sergeant Major...
...what's this?
Hey, my sword!
Let's not bring violence into this.
Lynn, we shouldn't be fighting. Let's cast away this sword and make love!
Did you think all soldiers were swordsmen?
This is my true specialty.
Turn yourself in!
I don't want...
No!
...to damage this town!
No!
Come on, settle down, or else you'll get seriously hurt!
Sergeant Major, he's looking at your panties.
Huh?
Stare...
Hmm? Why react that way? Strange, is it not, Mr. Pele?
Yessir.
Throwing so many kicks while wearing such a tight skirt...
I assumed you wanted us to see your panties!
True. True. True.
N-No! I can't help it. This is my uniform!
Yes!
Seriously... This man... who is he?
I've thrown so many kicks, and I haven't even been able to scratch him.
No, you've already hurt me badly.
The moment I met you, my heart was torn...
What? Seriously? Your heart is pounding over pudding?
No, I'm a military officer... You're a wanted man...
Besides, I want at least one-- No, at least three kids.
Also, will you work properly?
Actually, you don't really need to work...
As long as you're a good father, I can...
I...
Sergeant Major...
He got away.
Huh... Huh?!
What...?
I guess you showed off your panties for nothing.
Come on!
Let's get drunk!
Hey, lady, where's my Napita?
Yes!
Thanks!
Hey, Nana.
Yes, coming!
Phew.
Tired? Sorry to make you help.
No, this is my first time. I'm enjoying this. But...
Worried about Licht?
When are we going to go look for him?!
Don't get too far ahead of yourself.
First we have to save up money for the trip.
Oh... Yes, I understand.
Hey, welcome--
Welcome, Lieutenant.
Iron bars and a lion on the emblem...
What can I get for you?
Where is the man on this wanted poster?
I wish I knew. He suddenly disappeared...
I haven't the faintest clue...
Don't lie to me.
What...?
Nana!
I've received the reports from the patrol.
You claimed you didn't know anything about him.
I don't go easy on liars.
Hey, let's go.
Watch out!
I'll ask just one more time.
Where is Licht Bach?
I think he went east. That's all I know.
Did you all hear that?
Yes, sir!
He went... west.
Let's go...
Time to hunt an Ace!
"Episode 3: Uniforms are Uniforms"
Hey, guys, I'm Licht!
Next on Plunderer is Cosplay Thanksgiving!
Oh, Dominatrix Lynn, please hit me!
I'm not like that!
Then kick me!
Next on Plunderer , "Ballot Holder."