It reeks of men's sweat. I simply love it!
Right, Talhand?
You take shamelessness so far it's actually refreshing.
Elinalise, we aren't here to look for men.
I know. We're searching for Paul's family.
What does she plan to do if she gets herself pregnant? Unbelievable.
You're a mage, right?
What'd you say to joining our party?
We'll make C-rank soon, so we were just looking for a mage.
Sorry. As you can see, I'm already in a party.
And I'm A-rank, so you'll have to give up regardless.
A-rank?!
No way! I mean, you're so tiny.
Despite my size, I'm a king-class water mage.
Wait, don't tell me you're Roxy Migurdia?!
Why, Roxy, I see you've got a fine suitor yourself.
Stop that!
Anyway, I haven't got the time to waste on romance right now.
Hey.
Cut it out.
That reminds me.
You were both members of The Fangs of the Black Wolf.
What was Paul like back in those days?
Scum.
He was scum.
Really?
I'd rather not discuss that man.
They say that, but they're still out here searching with me.
I suppose that means they're comrades after all.
Still...
What in the world could Paul have done?
You must not forget
On the earth the sound of thunder crawls
The dozing star also wakes
And fires like a rain of arrows
Let's pray for the return of the giver of breath
On dark nights beyond number
This song signals when they return
I'll never stop offering it to you
Even the scant tears in my withered view
I'll leave, leave until the day you wish
"Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation" I'll leave, leave until the day you wish
"Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation"
Dead End.
That's a devil's name. Everyone on the Demon Continent knows it.
He's especially dangerous, even for a Superd.
As his name implies, it's said that no one who sees him returns alive.
I don't really follow you.
Elinalise! Listen to me!
Dead End is a real person.
A party of adventurers with that same name
suddenly gained fame on the Demon Continent after the mana disaster.
Could that be a coincidence?
But I hear he's a fine figure of a man.
A tall, fair-skinned, handsome spearman.
Would you like me to question him in bed?
I heard that Dead End is a party of three.
"Mad Dog Eris," a red-headed swordswoman with a quick temper;
"Guard Dog Ruijerd," who loves children and never turns a blind eye to evil;
and "Kennel Master Rudjerd," a tiny mage who's always up to no good.
The party's reputation isn't great, but they say the Guard Dog's all right.
That's odd. Superd don't have red hair.
And they're not supposed to be mages, much less nice people.
I-In any case, take care to give them a wide berth.
If one of them is the real Dead End, getting mixed up with them is suicide.
I guess so.
We're trying to find people; we don't want the wrong kind of attention.
All right, then, let's get back to the main issue.
Did you learn anything about people from the Fittoa region?
Not a thing.
I drew a total blank.
It's been a year since they teleported.
I suppose we may be too late.
Of course, it's Paul's family we're searching for.
Zenith, Lilia, Aisha, and Rudeus.
Well, I'm sure Zenith will be fine.
She may have retired, but she was an S-rank adventurer.
And Rudeus stands out. If he's alive, he'll be found quickly.
In which case, I suppose we should focus on finding Lilia and Aisha.
Very well. I'll gather intelligence again tomorrow.
So will I.
I'm sorry to trouble you both. I'm counting on you.
Over here!
Yeah!
Come on! Let's go!
I left Buena Village six years ago.
I wonder how much Rudy has grown.
A red-haired swordswoman and a tall spearman.
Could they be "Dead End"?
I don't see the tiny Kennel Master.
These two are strong.
Don't tell me they really are Superd.
S-Superd!
They wouldn't attack me just for watching them, would they?
More! More!
Why, Roxy, when did you get back?
Would you care to join in?
Hey! Roxy?!
Icicle Break! Icicle Break! Icicle Break!
Roxy! Calm down!
The repair bill for the inn cost more than I'd like.
We didn't gather much intelligence either.
Elinalise, this is all your fault.
I couldn't help it.
I was gathering intelligence in an alley when I received a passionate invitation.
You still didn't have to...
I mean, there were f-five of them!
You'll understand one day, Roxy.
I, a strong, beautiful adventurer, helpless in those hoodlums' hands...
I feel as though I could conceive a child just thinking about it.
I don't want to know.
Well, I suppose you need to start by finding your first.
Why not join me next--
Out of the question.
One day, a tall, slim, young man who's manly but still makes childish expressions
will save me by chance in the depths of a labyrinth.
Then, we'll team up, and as we work together, love will bloom between us.
By the time we escape the labyrinth...
You're such a child.
Be that as it may!
Now, let's hurry on to the next town!
Yes, yes.
Gallus transported Ruijerd for us.
In exchange, we agreed to liberate certain smuggled goods once we reach Zant Port.
He's kind of fishy, but we've got to rely on him for now.
A sea voyage is a treasure trove of events.
No boat ride is complete without one.
Octopuses. Squid. Sea serpents.
Pirates. Maybe a ghost ship.
Something like that sinks the ship and sets us adrift.
The love interest and I wash up on a desert island and start our life together.
At first, the love interest can't stand me,
but as we make it through a bunch of events, she starts to fall for me.
And there's only one thing for a man and woman alone on an island to do.
Our eyes meet.
Our passion kindles.
Young hearts pound. Sweat flies.
The surf roars.
I sip a cup of coffee at dawn in our paradise for two.
However,
reality is cruel.
Hey.
Am I... going to die?
Of seasickness? You'd be a laughingstock.
I-I'll just make a quick trip to... to the restroom.
Take care.
You smell funny.
Huh?
We finally made it.
I'll never get on another ship.
We'll have to take another one from the Millis Continent to the Central Continent.
Will you keep casting Healing on me the whole time again when we do?
All right, but I might try something dirty next time.
Why do you tease me like that?
I'm not teasing; controlling myself was hard work.
It's all I can do to keep myself in check.
O-Oh, well.
I'll let you touch me next time. Just a little.
I'm sorry to say that a little touch won't be enough.
Tell me when you're prepared to get really messed up.
Anyway, I'm off to fetch Ruijerd.
Hold down the fort, okay?
F-Fine. I understand.
I wish you wouldn't say things that get my hopes up so much.
Anyway, he was a pain in the ass, so I offed him.
I win again.
Go easy on me, man!
What a place for a hideout. I guess that's smugglers for you.
That dog's huge.
What're you looking at?
S-Sorry.
Shut up already, you little shit! I'll kill you!
Damn it!
Here he is.
Great job, Ruijerd. I'll get you free in no time.
Rudeus, listen to me.
There are captive beast children here. Five of them.
There were six, but one child was killed for crying too loudly.
Are those children the "goods" we're supposed to liberate?
Probably. I don't see any other prisoners here.
I assume we'll save them all?
But...
There are a lot of guards. What will we do?
Kill them all.
Kill them?
They murder children.
What're you talking about?
Take him and get out already.
What should I do? I'd prefer to settle this peacefully.
--But with this security, there's no way we can avoid a fight.
--What're you waiting for? --But with this security, there's no way we can avoid a fight.
--Hey. Are you listening? --But with this security, there's no way we can avoid a fight.
I can't make Ruijerd do this.
If word gets out, it'll hurt the Superd's reputation again.
--What's stopping me? They're total strangers anyway.
--Hurry it up! --What's stopping me? They're total strangers anyway.
Besides, they're murderers, too.
Rudeus.
Relax. You won't have to get your hands dirty.
No, I'll do it.
Your hands are for keeping Eris safe.
Don't worry about me.
I'm sorry.
H-Hey now.
D-Don't tell me...
Don't tell me you're a real Superd?
Attack!
He went that way!
I'm here to help you.
Please calm down. I'm here to get you all...
It's all right now. I'm here to save you.
Th-Thank you.
Wh-What is it?
Rudeus, it's me.
It's over.
I just finished healing them all.
Although I can't help the child who died.
I'm sorry I couldn't save you.
They're beast people, aren't they?
Yes.
Those fiends kidnapped these children and...
Despicable.
Um... Can you understand me?
Follow us. We'll take you as far as the nearest city.
Meow!
What's wrong?!
Meow! Wasn't there somebody else in that building, meow?!
"Meow"! She meowed!
A genuine "meow," not like Eris's imitation!
--Oh, yeah!
--What'll we do?! --Oh, yeah!
There was a dog.
Why didn't you save him, meow?!
Getting you out of there comes first.
But...
All right. I'll go back for it.
Ruijerd, please take care of these children.
All right. There are no enemies left, but be careful.
Understood.
There it is.
Hang on. I'll get you out of there.
Ouch.
A barrier, huh?
That's not too surprising.
Huh. That was pretty easy.
Stop, doggy. I've got a wife and a husband and--
Huh?!
Its fur feels incredible!
Oh, I can't get enough of this!
Scoundrel! What are you doing to the Sacred Beast?!
Move it, doggy!
Huh?
Not good.
What's going on?! This is seriously bad news!
I can't move my--
Father, I've incapacitated one of the smugglers.
A smuggler? He's only a child.
But he was fondling the Sacred Beast with a lewd grin on his face.
You're wrong. I was born with a lewd expression.
Let me say my piece.
Let's force him to tell us where the children are.
No.
It's mixed with the scent of blood, but Tona's scent heads toward the city.
--Truly?!
--Ow!
I'll follow this scent.
You return to the village with that boy and the Sacred Beast.
Right.
Sacred Beast, we must run.
I realize you must be tired, but...
Quite right!
Prepare yourself.
You'll face the harshest punishment our land has to offer.
No, no, no! H-Hang on a minute!
I'm innocent!
"Episode 13:" "Missed Connections"
"Next time:"
"No Such Thing As a Free Lunch"