Would you please kidnap me?
I just want the freedom to explore
and enjoy all sorts of things.
What do you say?
Odr
Partner
Where is my Bell?!
I'm not letting him date anybody!
Huh? Was that them...?
Wallen-whatsit! Quit zoning out
and help me look for Bell!
I found him.
What?! Where?!
Maybe.
Gah! Did you or not?!
Where exactly was he?
Over there.
What's the big idea?
Huh?
Don't interfere. Get lost.
Vana Freya? Why are you here?
Wh-what the heck? What's going on?
Give me a status report.
Yessir. They went into that item shop just a moment ago.
Have you noticed anything of concern?
Well, shortly before this, they picked up
some luggage at a different shop.
Luggage?
Just a normal suitcase.
From what I could tell, it seemed to be something
prepared ahead of time for the date...
Do we have any eyes in the shop?
Two undercover agents are in there...
They're gone! Lady Syr and Rabbit's Foot
have both disappeared!
What?!
Did they use some kind of magic item?! Dammit!
M-my apologies...
FIND THEM!
They disapurred?
What do you mean "gone"?!
How many times do I have to ask before
somebody explains! What the heck is going on?!
Any luck?
Hurry and find them!
Try over there!
Amazing! So, covering ourselves with this cloak
really does make us invisible, huh?
We've slipped through their surveillance net,
but we can't take it easy just yet!
Stick close to me!
Squee! I love this!
Please whisk me away to a secret hideaway, Mr. Bell!
This really isn't the time for jokes, you know!
I heard a commotion over there!
Find them!
Gosh, it really feels like I'm living in a fairy tale...
Every day is an adventure with you. I don't think
I'd ever get bored being by your side, Mr. Bell!
Yeah, well, I'd prefer a daily routine
that wasn't so stressful...
I'm sorry to ask for such a troublesome favor.
But I feel like I'm on cloud nine.
This is fun. Really fun!
At this point, it might be good for us
to just lay low until things cool down.
Wait, I recognize this place...
Hey, Ms. Syr?
There's actually a spot nearby that I wanted to visit
together. Would it be okay if I took you there now?
Yes, of course. What place is it?
St. Fulland's Cathedral.
Wow! It's incredible!
Normally, the public isn't allowed inside,
but it's been opened to visitors especially
for the Goddess Festival.
Sorry for the detour. I just really wanted to come here.
I don't mind. I've already grown fond of this place, myself.
What's that?
The remains of a Spirit who was entombed here.
What kind of Spirit?
We can't be sure since the coffin is sealed shut,
but the archives say the remains of an Undine have
been kept safe here for thousands of years.
Actually, this entire Cathedral is a historical
structure based on a certain heroic tale.
It's called "Fulland of Water and Light".
I'm familiar with that story.
It's about an honorable knight who
teamed up with a sacred Spirit
to fight monsters that crept out of the ground,
and they fall in love with each other at the end, right?
Well, that's how it goes in the fairy tale version,
but it seems the real story was different.
Huh?
Although Sir Fulland exchanged
a vow of love with the Spirit,
his heart was torn between her
and a sister of the sainthood who had intimately
supported him over the years.
And, ultimately, he chose the saint.
Is that so?
Yeah.
The Spirit was so distraught by her love for him
that she actually tried to kill Sir Fulland.
So... how did it all end?
The Spirit saved the man she loved.
Saved him?
They came under attack by the monsters again,
and she sacrificed herself to keep him safe.
Sir Fulland grieved over
the Spirit's death more than anyone...
and went on to build this Cathedral.
It's a very tragic story.
But I get the feeling that
it contains an important message.
The hero who failed to keep his loved one safe
is telling us not to make the same mistake.
And that we should never give up.
Anyway, um, I'm not sure what point
I was trying to make with all this.
So, uh...
That's okay.
I totally understand what you're trying to say, Mr. Bell.
Suppose that I ever went crazy...
how would you handle it?
Huh?
Like the Spirt in that story. If I ever became so distraught
from sorrow or anger that I tried to hurt somebody...
What would you do?
I would stop you. And make sure
you can't lash out at anyone.
That way you won't suffer from
the misery of hurting other people.
And that's all?
Huh?
You won't get mad and scold me?
Er, um...
You won't hug me and whisper in my ear:
"Naughty little minx. I'm gonna take charge of you so that
you can't get into any more trouble. Brace yourself."
And then drag me back home to stay
with you forever and ever?
Absolutely not!
And here I was giving you a serious answer...
You truly are a kind soul, Mr. Bell.
I adore you...
The bells are ringing.
Miss Syr, shall we go have dinner?
I already made a reservation for us.
Okay.
Doesn't seem like any pursuers are nearby.
Let's get moving, Ms. Syr.
Huh?!
I've got just the thing for you.
An accessory designed after
"Fulland of Water and Light"!
Oh wow.
These two pieces of silver were made
so that if you bring them together...
Look! A perfect fit!
Well, well!
It's a little charm to make sure your romance doesn't
end like the tragedy of the knight and the Spirit!
Wow!
Staaaare.
Gosh, I really wish I had one of these...
darling!
Since when am I "darling"?
Here you are.
Yay! Thank you so much!
Here, this part is yours.
Does it look good on me, Mr. Bell?
Yes. It's very pretty.
I'm going to treasure it. Forever!
Say it again. I want to hear it one more time.
It looks good on you.
Really?
Yes, you're beautiful.
One more time.
It looks very good on you. You're beautiful.
I'm so happy!
H-hold on, Ms. Syr!
This is bad. She's totally taken control of the situation.
Hey, look. That's our destination.
It's called "Spoon Aqua".
This is one of those boat restaurants, right?
That's right.
Normally, it stays in a fixed location on the shore,
but during this season only,
it goes around a loop of Orario's waterways.
Are you... unhappy with my choice?
No, I'm excited! You thought long and
hard about where to take me, didn't you?
It's just surprising since usually
the dungeon is all you ever think about!
Well, I put my best foot forward.
Let's hurry and go inside!
Attention guests, the Spoon Aqua will now set sail.
We do hope you'll enjoy your time aboard the ship
with us as we take this brief journey.
Once we're in the open water, not even the Freya Familia
should be able to chase after us.
So there should be no problems during dinner.
Except... something is off.
What's the matter, Mr. Bell?
Huh? Oh, it's nothing!
I can feel multiple sets of eyes on us.
Silly Bell. It doesn't matter how far you try to run,
because Hestia the Master Detective
is always one step ahead of you!
Except I don't have a good view of the girl he's with.
So I'm gonna go butt in!
After I finish eating, of course!
Meow! This looks supurr yummy.
Can't I have just a little nibble?
Waiters shouldn't snack on the food!
Just hurry and do your job!
What the hell was the point of us sneaking away
from the tavern just to wait on tables? Seriously.
Don't catplain to me! This was the only pawsible
way for us to crash Syr's dinner date!
Syr... Bell...
You eat in such a graceful manner.
It's like you're royalty or something.
And considering that members of
the Freya Familia were guarding you...
I'm starting to wonder,
are you really just an ordinary waitress?
If you want to know who I really am, can you promise me
it won't change anything between us?
P-probably...
I need more than just a "probably"!
Well, no matter what kind of secrets you have,
nothing can erase the relationship we've built
and I'll continue spending time with you just the same.
That I can promise.
Seize control of the ship!
Roger!
Jeez, isn't that a little extreme?!
Spread out and search!
We have to reclaim her ladyship from
the clutches of that horny rabbit as quickly as possible!
Yessir!
Wh-what the heck?!
The Freya Familia...?
Use whatever means necessary!
And eliminate Rabbit's Foot!
Eliminate Bell? Why are you after him?
Sword Princess?!
I'm waiting for an explanation.
This has nothing to do with you! Just stay out of our way!
If you're here to hurt him,
then I'll have to stop you.
MIND YOUR OWN DAMN BUSINESS!
Uh, hey? Wallenwhatsit!
What the heck is going on?!
There's someone fighting in the dining hall.
Is that Ms. Ais...?!
Seriously? What is happening?!
I found Bell Cranel! He's on the deck!
Yeeeek!
Let's get out of here, Mr. Bell!
But where?!
There's nowhere for us to run!
There they are!
Ryu! Everybody!
I'm sorry! Please help me!
You called fur help?
Damn, that means she knew we were here!
I can't make heads or tails of what's going on
right now, but anybody who tries to attack Syr...
...is hiss-tory!
How did it turn out like this?!
Even Ryu and the others are here?
I seriously have no idea what's happening!
Hup!
Um, Ms. Syr?
Are you gonna jump?!
I'll let you make sure I land safely, Mr. Bell.
No freaking waaaaaaaaaay!
Are you okay, Ms. Syr?
Um, I hope you didn't get hurt.
Are you in any pain?
Ms. Syr...?
What a ride!
Huh?
It's the first time I've ever done anything like that!
Let's get moving, Mr. Bell.
Wait, Ms. Syr! You'll get hurt if you run barefoot!
Then I'll just have you carry me if that happens!
Oh, hey. This is Heroes Bridge.
It's been a while since my last visit.
Have you ever been here before, Mr. Bell?
A few times. But the place was
always really crowded whenever I came.
Same here. I've never seen Heroes Bridge
this quiet and devoid of people before.
The Great Hero Albert!
Does he interest you?
Yeah, of course.
He's the legendary hero who drove
the Black Dragon away from Orario, after all.
Hey, Mr. Bell. Here's a fun fact.
Do you know why they've never built a statue
on the pedestal facing across from Sir Albert?
No.
Apparently, it's because there is no one qualified
enough to stand face-to-face with the great hero yet.
Qualified?
Yes.
The world is longing for another hero.
Someday a "final hero" who can defeat the ancient
dragon will appear and settle into this empty throne.
They say that's when the Heroes Bridge
will finally be complete.
Tell me something. Do you believe that heroes exist?
Huh?
Whenever I visit this place,
I get overcome with unusual thoughts...
about whether my hero exists.
A hero who will help me with anything
and save me from everything.
A hero all to myself who will make my wish come true.
Are they out there?
I want to meet my Odr.
A one-of-a-kind hero, just for me.
"Odr"?
Yes. My very own Odr.
I've always dreamed about meeting them.
For a very... very long time.
Find Lady Syr!
She should be here somewhere!
W-we need to run for it, Ms. Syr!
But crap, where do we go?!
It's okay! Just let me handle this, Mr. Bell!
I know a good place where we can hide!
Oh, really? Then lead the way!
Wha?
Huh? Huh...?
WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?!
Next time
Seidr
God and Girl
Next time: "Seidr".