1 00:00:08,291 --> 00:00:09,791 [KANATA] It was the first time I'd been hunting 2 00:00:09,791 --> 00:00:12,166 with Gobkichi in quite a while. 3 00:00:12,875 --> 00:00:14,208 [both grunt] 4 00:00:14,208 --> 00:00:15,416 [KANATA] Along the way, we caught sight 5 00:00:15,416 --> 00:00:17,416 of 12 armed human soldiers. 6 00:00:17,416 --> 00:00:19,541 Looks like we'll be taking a different path. 7 00:00:19,625 --> 00:00:21,166 - Let's go! - Right! 8 00:00:21,250 --> 00:00:22,833 [KANATA] We followed them until they stopped 9 00:00:22,833 --> 00:00:26,208 on the side of the road, careful to conceal themselves. 10 00:00:26,291 --> 00:00:28,291 After a little bit of eavesdropping, 11 00:00:28,291 --> 00:00:29,875 we figured out their plans. 12 00:00:29,875 --> 00:00:31,500 They'd come to kidnap the daughter 13 00:00:31,500 --> 00:00:33,208 of the elvish chieftain. 14 00:00:33,833 --> 00:00:36,041 She'd be taking this route on her way home 15 00:00:36,041 --> 00:00:37,625 from a festival. 16 00:00:37,750 --> 00:00:39,041 The reason they know this, 17 00:00:39,041 --> 00:00:40,583 is because someone among the elves 18 00:00:40,583 --> 00:00:42,083 tipped them off. 19 00:00:42,750 --> 00:00:45,333 She'll arrive two hours after sunset. 20 00:00:45,333 --> 00:00:47,458 [fire crackling] 21 00:00:47,458 --> 00:00:48,916 Hm. 22 00:00:49,208 --> 00:00:50,791 There. 23 00:00:54,166 --> 00:00:56,333 [KANATA] That's the chief's daughter? 24 00:00:56,416 --> 00:00:58,375 Elves are attractive as a general rule, 25 00:00:58,375 --> 00:01:00,750 but this one's above and beyond. 26 00:01:01,291 --> 00:01:02,708 [gasps] 27 00:01:03,333 --> 00:01:04,666 [gasps] 28 00:01:04,916 --> 00:01:06,458 [both groan] 29 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:08,750 - [grunts] - [gasps] 30 00:01:09,375 --> 00:01:10,708 [grunts] 31 00:01:11,083 --> 00:01:13,125 [muffled groaning] 32 00:01:14,041 --> 00:01:15,125 [MALE SOLDIER 5A] Target confirmed! Attack! 33 00:01:15,125 --> 00:01:16,583 [KANATA] Jeez. 34 00:01:16,583 --> 00:01:19,041 I can't leave now or I'd be abandoning her. 35 00:01:19,791 --> 00:01:21,208 [ALL] Hm. 36 00:01:21,208 --> 00:01:22,416 [grunts] 37 00:01:22,500 --> 00:01:24,583 [ALL] Huh. 38 00:01:24,708 --> 00:01:26,625 [all scream] 39 00:01:26,916 --> 00:01:29,125 [GOBROU] You got that? They look heavy. 40 00:01:29,125 --> 00:01:31,750 It's no problem. Let's do this! 41 00:01:32,833 --> 00:01:34,250 [KANATA] We'll just have to pray 42 00:01:34,250 --> 00:01:36,041 the others rest in peace. 43 00:03:12,625 --> 00:03:15,041 [KANATA] So yeah, about those 12 humans 44 00:03:15,041 --> 00:03:16,375 we took prisoner. 45 00:03:16,625 --> 00:03:18,041 Turns out the rest of their army 46 00:03:18,041 --> 00:03:21,166 will be making a move within 20 days. 47 00:03:22,291 --> 00:03:23,541 Huh. 48 00:03:23,541 --> 00:03:24,625 [KANATA] I figured I should go ahead 49 00:03:24,625 --> 00:03:25,875 and take their abilities. 50 00:03:25,875 --> 00:03:27,791 No sense in letting them go to waste. 51 00:03:27,791 --> 00:03:31,250 [indistinct chatter] 52 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,375 [groans] 53 00:03:36,041 --> 00:03:37,250 - Huh? - Huh. 54 00:03:37,250 --> 00:03:39,000 Oh good, you're finally awake. 55 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:41,500 [gasps and screams] 56 00:03:41,958 --> 00:03:44,458 [GOBROU] Huh. Hey, you've got wings. 57 00:03:44,458 --> 00:03:46,833 I haven't seen anything like that on the other elves. 58 00:03:46,833 --> 00:03:48,375 [whimpers] 59 00:03:48,375 --> 00:03:49,833 [ELF CHIEFTAIN DAUGHTER] Where in the world am I? 60 00:03:49,833 --> 00:03:51,666 What happened to my guards? Did they make it? 61 00:03:51,666 --> 00:03:53,375 [chuckle] Settle down. 62 00:03:53,375 --> 00:03:56,291 Do you intend on robbing me of my chastity? 63 00:03:56,291 --> 00:03:58,541 I'm not even gonna respond to that. 64 00:03:58,541 --> 00:03:59,708 [ELF CHIEFTAIN DAUGHTER] Forgive me for losing 65 00:03:59,708 --> 00:04:00,958 my composure. 66 00:04:00,958 --> 00:04:02,208 [KANATA] When the timing was right, 67 00:04:02,208 --> 00:04:04,041 I told her how things went down. 68 00:04:04,458 --> 00:04:06,291 No! That's terrible! 69 00:04:06,375 --> 00:04:08,000 And you didn't even make an attempt 70 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,333 to save the others? 71 00:04:09,333 --> 00:04:10,625 What good does it do to stay quiet? 72 00:04:10,625 --> 00:04:12,083 [KANATA] I suppose it's a fair response 73 00:04:12,083 --> 00:04:13,500 considering the context. 74 00:04:13,500 --> 00:04:14,625 [ELF CHIEFTAIN DAUGHTER] How could you do that? 75 00:04:14,625 --> 00:04:15,666 What a cruel soul you have! 76 00:04:15,666 --> 00:04:16,875 You're a big old meany! 77 00:04:16,875 --> 00:04:18,291 - [grunts] - [gasps] 78 00:04:18,750 --> 00:04:21,583 Ugh! 'Kay, first of all, don't call me a meany, 79 00:04:21,583 --> 00:04:23,125 and secondly, we don't need to know 80 00:04:23,125 --> 00:04:25,375 anything about you and those humans. 81 00:04:25,500 --> 00:04:27,125 Honestly, you should worry more about 82 00:04:27,125 --> 00:04:28,750 the traitor among the elves. 83 00:04:28,750 --> 00:04:30,416 [gasps] 84 00:04:30,416 --> 00:04:32,500 If you've got enough time for a meltdown, 85 00:04:32,500 --> 00:04:36,041 perhaps that fury could be used to expose the perpetrator. 86 00:04:36,041 --> 00:04:37,750 [trembling] 87 00:04:37,750 --> 00:04:41,125 [crying] 88 00:04:41,958 --> 00:04:43,458 [sighs] 89 00:04:43,916 --> 00:04:45,666 [GOBROU] You should go get some rest. 90 00:04:45,666 --> 00:04:47,833 I'll get you home safely tomorrow. 91 00:04:49,125 --> 00:04:50,333 [GOBJII] Gobrou! 92 00:04:50,333 --> 00:04:51,833 What's this I hear about a fine piece 93 00:04:51,833 --> 00:04:53,291 of elf among us? 94 00:04:53,291 --> 00:04:55,458 How do you feel about giving me a taste? 95 00:04:55,458 --> 00:04:58,208 Absolutely not, you disgusting perv! 96 00:04:58,208 --> 00:05:00,791 [GOBJII] Where is your sense of adventure? 97 00:05:03,250 --> 00:05:05,250 [KANATA] As promised, we set out from the village 98 00:05:05,250 --> 00:05:07,208 the next day to take her home. 99 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:10,125 So, I'm curious, what's going on 100 00:05:10,125 --> 00:05:12,583 with those things that were coming out of your back? 101 00:05:13,000 --> 00:05:14,791 Well, they're wings, 102 00:05:14,875 --> 00:05:17,750 and you would only see them on those of us who are high elves. 103 00:05:17,750 --> 00:05:19,875 Even that would be rare as we normally 104 00:05:19,875 --> 00:05:21,458 hide them inside our bodies. 105 00:05:21,458 --> 00:05:22,791 [KANATA] "High elves." 106 00:05:22,791 --> 00:05:25,333 A fitting name for elves that rank up. 107 00:05:25,333 --> 00:05:26,875 Or elves that can fly. 108 00:05:26,875 --> 00:05:29,125 They're actually not meant to be seen by others, 109 00:05:29,125 --> 00:05:30,916 but since I'm still getting used to mine, 110 00:05:30,916 --> 00:05:33,375 they've been popping out unexpectedly. 111 00:05:33,833 --> 00:05:37,250 [KANATA] We trekked on, for three hours or so. 112 00:05:37,375 --> 00:05:39,583 When we finally arrived at the elf village, 113 00:05:39,583 --> 00:05:41,208 they were ready. 114 00:05:41,291 --> 00:05:45,333 ♪ 115 00:05:45,458 --> 00:05:47,416 [KANATA] More than 25 of them waited, 116 00:05:47,416 --> 00:05:49,416 armed with mythril arrowheads. 117 00:05:49,416 --> 00:05:51,333 Ogres like us should be able to survive 118 00:05:51,333 --> 00:05:53,208 a couple dozen shots. 119 00:05:53,291 --> 00:05:54,583 Please don't hurt them! 120 00:05:54,583 --> 00:05:56,375 They saved my life and helped me 121 00:05:56,375 --> 00:05:57,583 return home to you. 122 00:05:57,583 --> 00:05:59,458 [ALL] Huh? 123 00:05:59,916 --> 00:06:01,208 [GOBROU] Huh? 124 00:06:02,208 --> 00:06:04,125 [KANATA] It took a little longer than necessary, 125 00:06:04,125 --> 00:06:07,041 but we were eventually allowed to enter the village. 126 00:06:07,500 --> 00:06:09,541 [gasps] Father! 127 00:06:09,916 --> 00:06:11,833 Forgive me if I've worried you. 128 00:06:12,125 --> 00:06:13,833 [ELF CHIEFTAIN] You don't need to apologize. 129 00:06:13,833 --> 00:06:16,333 I'm glad to see you've returned safely. 130 00:06:16,416 --> 00:06:17,916 You have my deepest gratitude 131 00:06:17,916 --> 00:06:20,375 for courageously rescuing my daughter. 132 00:06:20,750 --> 00:06:23,500 I am the chief here, welcome to our village. 133 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:26,291 [GOBROU] I have to be honest with you, chief. 134 00:06:26,291 --> 00:06:29,166 I didn't save her life purely out of good will. 135 00:06:31,083 --> 00:06:33,083 Ah. A reward, then? 136 00:06:33,583 --> 00:06:35,666 - Go. Bring it here. - Huh? 137 00:06:35,750 --> 00:06:37,291 As you wish, sir. 138 00:06:37,458 --> 00:06:38,958 [KANATA] Now's his chance to show us 139 00:06:38,958 --> 00:06:40,625 how much his daughter means to him. 140 00:06:40,625 --> 00:06:42,125 This should give me a good idea 141 00:06:42,125 --> 00:06:44,791 of what kind of judgment he has, if any. 142 00:06:45,958 --> 00:06:47,583 [ELF CHIEFTAIN] This is the Failnot. 143 00:06:47,708 --> 00:06:51,208 A family treasure of ours, and a magical item. 144 00:06:51,208 --> 00:06:52,666 [ELF CHIEFTAIN DAUGHTER] But Father! 145 00:06:52,916 --> 00:06:55,875 You've returned home alive and in one piece. 146 00:06:55,958 --> 00:06:57,333 That's worth nothing less. 147 00:06:57,333 --> 00:06:58,750 [GOBKICHI] Huh? 148 00:06:58,833 --> 00:07:00,875 [GOBROU] I apologize for testing you. 149 00:07:01,041 --> 00:07:03,416 And to make up for it, I have some information 150 00:07:03,416 --> 00:07:06,000 that I think you may find useful. 151 00:07:06,958 --> 00:07:10,708 Oh? And what information would that be? 152 00:07:11,416 --> 00:07:13,083 The movements of the human army, 153 00:07:13,083 --> 00:07:14,541 for instance. 154 00:07:14,666 --> 00:07:16,375 [ELF CHIEFTAIN] I believe you and I will quickly 155 00:07:16,375 --> 00:07:17,791 become good friends. 156 00:07:17,791 --> 00:07:19,416 [KANATA] As a token of our new friendship, 157 00:07:19,416 --> 00:07:22,083 the chief gave us tons of mythril equipment. 158 00:07:22,208 --> 00:07:24,500 I, in turn, sealed our deal by providing him 159 00:07:24,500 --> 00:07:27,583 with spirit stone knives and magical item shovels. 160 00:07:29,208 --> 00:07:30,625 [ELF CHIEFTAIN] If you don't mind, 161 00:07:30,625 --> 00:07:32,833 I have a question to ask of you. 162 00:07:32,833 --> 00:07:34,291 Sure. 163 00:07:34,291 --> 00:07:35,666 [ELF CHIEFTAIN A group of our elite fighters 164 00:07:35,666 --> 00:07:38,125 went missing nearly 20 days ago. 165 00:07:39,166 --> 00:07:41,083 I wonder if you've heard anything? 166 00:07:41,083 --> 00:07:43,333 [GOBROU] Nope! Can't say that I have! 167 00:07:43,333 --> 00:07:44,958 [laughing] 168 00:07:45,375 --> 00:07:46,541 [KANATA] Before we left, 169 00:07:46,541 --> 00:07:48,375 they had going-away presents for us. 170 00:07:48,458 --> 00:07:50,583 These are medicines and fine liquor 171 00:07:50,583 --> 00:07:51,875 made right here, 172 00:07:51,875 --> 00:07:53,333 and I hope they will be useful to you. 173 00:07:53,333 --> 00:07:55,375 And if you need our help, give us a call! 174 00:07:55,375 --> 00:07:57,541 We'll offer a friend discount! 175 00:07:58,125 --> 00:07:59,708 [GOBROU] Damn, that's good! 176 00:07:59,791 --> 00:08:01,541 How do they make the flavor so rich 177 00:08:01,541 --> 00:08:03,041 and crisp like that? 178 00:08:03,041 --> 00:08:04,458 [KANATA] I guess that's another reason 179 00:08:04,458 --> 00:08:06,416 to play nice with the elf chieftain. 180 00:08:06,500 --> 00:08:07,916 Aw! 181 00:08:10,208 --> 00:08:12,125 [Gobrou groaning] 182 00:08:12,500 --> 00:08:13,791 Hey, Gobmi. 183 00:08:13,791 --> 00:08:16,916 It's morning time. Rise and shine. 184 00:08:17,375 --> 00:08:18,500 Huh. 185 00:08:18,500 --> 00:08:19,875 [groans] 186 00:08:21,208 --> 00:08:22,791 [KANATA] At some point last night, 187 00:08:22,791 --> 00:08:25,250 she ranked up into a dhampir variant. 188 00:08:25,250 --> 00:08:26,583 [indistinct chatter] 189 00:08:26,583 --> 00:08:28,125 [KANATA] Turns out it wasn't just her. 190 00:08:28,208 --> 00:08:30,250 We've got eight new hobgoblins. 191 00:08:30,250 --> 00:08:32,583 [GOBROU] Hey Gobmi, don't take those glasses off 192 00:08:32,583 --> 00:08:34,250 unless it's around an enemy. 193 00:08:34,416 --> 00:08:35,458 [gasps] 194 00:08:35,458 --> 00:08:37,500 [DHAMI] Yeah, yeah, I know. 195 00:08:37,583 --> 00:08:39,791 [KANATA] According to her, the God of Ice 196 00:08:39,791 --> 00:08:41,333 has blessed her with the ability to create 197 00:08:41,333 --> 00:08:44,000 and manipulate large amounts of the stuff. 198 00:08:44,375 --> 00:08:45,875 [giggle] 199 00:08:45,875 --> 00:08:47,375 [KANATA] Her "evil eyes" ability can charm enemies 200 00:08:47,375 --> 00:08:49,000 into fighting amongst themselves, 201 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:51,083 and the usual weakness she'd have to sunlight 202 00:08:51,083 --> 00:08:53,916 is offset by the blessing she's received. 203 00:08:54,916 --> 00:08:56,250 Although, 204 00:08:56,708 --> 00:08:58,125 her new appearance... 205 00:08:58,500 --> 00:09:01,291 It looks familiar to me, for some reason. 206 00:09:01,291 --> 00:09:03,583 Hm? Is something wrong? 207 00:09:03,750 --> 00:09:05,666 Nah, just dazzled by your charms. 208 00:09:05,666 --> 00:09:07,291 Oh, you! 209 00:09:07,708 --> 00:09:09,583 Hi, did you miss me? 210 00:09:09,666 --> 00:09:11,125 [KANATA] Yeah, that's Gobe. 211 00:09:11,125 --> 00:09:13,541 She evolved into a half-earth lord. 212 00:09:13,708 --> 00:09:16,458 Earth lords can lord over the ground, or earth. 213 00:09:16,458 --> 00:09:18,666 She can identify weak points in bedrock 214 00:09:18,666 --> 00:09:20,166 with geological assessment, 215 00:09:20,166 --> 00:09:22,000 and is also able to increase her body strength 216 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:24,416 and detect gems with lightning magic. 217 00:09:24,958 --> 00:09:27,041 Check out my new look, Sei! 218 00:09:27,166 --> 00:09:29,166 [KANATA] That would be the evolved Hobsato, 219 00:09:29,166 --> 00:09:31,125 who is now a half-bloody lord. 220 00:09:31,416 --> 00:09:33,541 Their distinguishing feature is their ability 221 00:09:33,541 --> 00:09:36,458 to control blood and make it into weapons. 222 00:09:37,208 --> 00:09:39,166 Something isn't adding up, though. 223 00:09:39,250 --> 00:09:41,458 The locations and shapes are all different, 224 00:09:41,458 --> 00:09:44,083 but they all have tattoos like mine. 225 00:09:44,500 --> 00:09:46,583 They believe the tattoos give them power; 226 00:09:46,583 --> 00:09:48,750 I hope we figure that one out soon. 227 00:09:49,083 --> 00:09:50,541 Well, would you look at that? 228 00:09:50,541 --> 00:09:52,875 It seems that you've all evolved again. 229 00:09:52,875 --> 00:09:54,166 That's wonderful! 230 00:09:54,166 --> 00:09:55,916 I suppose this means I should get to work 231 00:09:55,916 --> 00:09:57,458 on your new names, huh? 232 00:09:57,458 --> 00:10:00,250 Hobsei will be Spellsei, Gobmi will be Dhami, 233 00:10:00,250 --> 00:10:04,708 Hobsato is now Bloodsato, and Gobe is now Earthe. 234 00:10:04,708 --> 00:10:06,708 Gobkichi will be Ogrekichi... 235 00:10:06,708 --> 00:10:08,500 [KANATA] I guess all that really matters is 236 00:10:08,500 --> 00:10:10,583 that we can tell each other apart. 237 00:10:11,500 --> 00:10:14,125 This is the basic breakdown of how powerful 238 00:10:14,125 --> 00:10:15,791 the different races are. 239 00:10:16,458 --> 00:10:19,000 Once their war with the humans begins, 240 00:10:19,083 --> 00:10:21,583 the elves will reach out to us for help. 241 00:10:22,083 --> 00:10:24,666 The more assets we have, the more tactical options 242 00:10:24,666 --> 00:10:26,250 will be at our disposal. 243 00:10:26,375 --> 00:10:27,916 That being the case, 244 00:10:27,916 --> 00:10:30,541 I gave them all a new set of communication earrings. 245 00:10:30,833 --> 00:10:32,166 Except... 246 00:10:32,166 --> 00:10:33,708 It's very kind, but we can't put those on. 247 00:10:33,708 --> 00:10:35,041 We know you meant well, 248 00:10:35,041 --> 00:10:36,916 it's just that it's forbidden for elves 249 00:10:36,916 --> 00:10:39,416 to let their ears be harmed or decorated. 250 00:10:40,166 --> 00:10:42,500 [KANATA] It seems I have no choice. 251 00:10:42,583 --> 00:10:43,958 Who knows where they heard that, 252 00:10:44,041 --> 00:10:45,458 but I took my time relieving them 253 00:10:45,458 --> 00:10:47,875 all of that ridiculous pretense. 254 00:10:49,333 --> 00:10:50,750 [KANATA] With the addition of the kobolds 255 00:10:50,750 --> 00:10:52,750 and elves who now have earrings, 256 00:10:52,750 --> 00:10:54,958 there were more participants than usual 257 00:10:54,958 --> 00:10:56,750 in our daily training. 258 00:10:57,916 --> 00:11:01,458 Later on, we did some practical combat sparring. 259 00:11:01,875 --> 00:11:03,500 The opponents were skeletons I made 260 00:11:03,500 --> 00:11:05,583 with the Summon Lower Undead ability 261 00:11:05,583 --> 00:11:07,166 I got the other day. 262 00:11:07,166 --> 00:11:10,541 ♪ 263 00:11:10,541 --> 00:11:13,541 [KANATA] They had dark bones, instead of bleached ones, 264 00:11:13,541 --> 00:11:15,208 and heavy-duty equipment. 265 00:11:15,583 --> 00:11:18,416 As a general rule, the more armor a skeleton has, 266 00:11:18,416 --> 00:11:20,250 the higher ranked it will be. 267 00:11:20,916 --> 00:11:22,375 [grunts] 268 00:11:22,458 --> 00:11:24,000 [KANATA] Although the elves had mythril weapons 269 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,541 effective against undead, 270 00:11:25,541 --> 00:11:27,500 they lost most of their matches. 271 00:11:27,666 --> 00:11:29,791 But they seemed to accept the outcome. 272 00:11:29,958 --> 00:11:32,458 I find that building trust the natural way 273 00:11:32,541 --> 00:11:34,250 tends to work best. 274 00:11:37,208 --> 00:11:39,375 [KANATA] If I use less mana, I'm able to create 275 00:11:39,375 --> 00:11:43,041 regular skeletons, zombies, and all kinds of undead. 276 00:11:43,166 --> 00:11:45,166 I wanted to know what they tasted like. 277 00:11:45,250 --> 00:11:46,833 Turns out, you can't eat ghosts 278 00:11:46,833 --> 00:11:48,791 due to their lack of a physical form. 279 00:11:48,875 --> 00:11:51,125 The various undead made great opponents 280 00:11:51,125 --> 00:11:52,416 for the elves to practice on 281 00:11:52,416 --> 00:11:54,333 and gave them plenty of experience. 282 00:11:54,666 --> 00:11:56,291 Unfortunately, they purify 283 00:11:56,291 --> 00:11:58,750 in just a few dozen seconds of daylight. 284 00:11:59,041 --> 00:12:01,791 Sucks not being able to use them during the day. 285 00:12:02,416 --> 00:12:05,208 For now, I'm focusing on training the elves 286 00:12:05,208 --> 00:12:06,833 and kobolds. 287 00:12:06,958 --> 00:12:09,416 After all, this village is currently bursting 288 00:12:09,416 --> 00:12:11,666 at the seams with over 100 members, 289 00:12:11,666 --> 00:12:14,125 and the kobolds are in a pretty low position. 290 00:12:14,583 --> 00:12:17,541 At this rate, things will become hard for them. 291 00:12:17,625 --> 00:12:18,833 The only way to get past that 292 00:12:18,833 --> 00:12:20,708 is for them to develop their strength. 293 00:12:20,916 --> 00:12:23,166 No, rotten meat is the best meat. 294 00:12:23,791 --> 00:12:25,583 [KANATA] Today, I headed out to the caves 295 00:12:25,583 --> 00:12:27,250 where the kobolds live. 296 00:12:27,333 --> 00:12:29,250 After grabbing their belongings, 297 00:12:29,250 --> 00:12:31,416 I let Earthe handle the rest. 298 00:12:31,708 --> 00:12:33,541 [EARTHE] Hell yeah! 299 00:12:34,250 --> 00:12:35,708 [KANATA] Yep, that should ensure 300 00:12:35,708 --> 00:12:37,458 no more skeletons show up. 301 00:12:37,458 --> 00:12:39,208 And there was one other thing. 302 00:12:39,875 --> 00:12:42,666 I had the kobolds practice group hunting. 303 00:12:42,875 --> 00:12:44,500 We needed to increase our number 304 00:12:44,500 --> 00:12:46,083 of black wolf familiars, 305 00:12:46,083 --> 00:12:49,416 and the kobolds moved far better than I expected. 306 00:12:50,083 --> 00:12:53,125 We were able to capture 20 of the creatures. 307 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,625 None of them were pack leaders, 308 00:12:55,625 --> 00:12:58,166 but they'll make good familiars regardless. 309 00:12:58,791 --> 00:13:01,000 We also encountered a stamp boar. 310 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:03,541 Those are said to be as hard as stone. 311 00:13:03,666 --> 00:13:05,291 How am I supposed to stand still 312 00:13:05,291 --> 00:13:06,583 after hearing that? 313 00:13:06,583 --> 00:13:08,458 [roars] 314 00:13:08,708 --> 00:13:11,000 [screaming] 315 00:13:11,000 --> 00:13:12,416 [thumps] 316 00:13:12,708 --> 00:13:14,750 - [blood splattering] - [DHAMI] Huh? 317 00:13:16,500 --> 00:13:17,583 I'm so sorry! 318 00:13:17,583 --> 00:13:18,791 [KANATA] Later that evening, 319 00:13:18,791 --> 00:13:21,333 we all enjoyed a boar meat stew. 320 00:13:21,583 --> 00:13:23,500 [OGROU] Oh, hell yeah! 321 00:13:23,750 --> 00:13:25,291 [KANATA] Remember the axe that was damaged 322 00:13:25,291 --> 00:13:26,708 when I fought the red bear? 323 00:13:26,916 --> 00:13:30,125 Well, now I've got a massively upgraded form of it! 324 00:13:30,500 --> 00:13:32,750 Actually, nearly the entire thing 325 00:13:32,750 --> 00:13:34,958 had been modified with an impressive blend 326 00:13:34,958 --> 00:13:38,125 of spirit stone, iron, and mythril. 327 00:13:38,291 --> 00:13:39,750 I worked very hard on it! 328 00:13:39,750 --> 00:13:42,416 That's obvious, and I'm genuinely impressed. 329 00:13:42,416 --> 00:13:43,791 Since when have you been able to make 330 00:13:43,791 --> 00:13:45,000 something like this? 331 00:13:45,000 --> 00:13:46,708 I'll be happy to tell you. 332 00:13:46,708 --> 00:13:48,250 Huh? 333 00:13:48,333 --> 00:13:50,625 [KANATA] Apparently, she had become so experienced 334 00:13:50,625 --> 00:13:52,166 with handling spirit stone, 335 00:13:52,166 --> 00:13:54,708 that the smith was now an elemental smith. 336 00:13:54,708 --> 00:13:56,083 [chuckles] 337 00:13:56,875 --> 00:13:59,125 [KANATA] Another day, another kobold hunt. 338 00:13:59,208 --> 00:14:01,958 And on this day, I found myself hunting stamp boars. 339 00:14:01,958 --> 00:14:05,416 [whimpering] 340 00:14:06,416 --> 00:14:07,625 [OGROU] All right, spill. 341 00:14:07,625 --> 00:14:08,708 What did you want to talk about? 342 00:14:08,708 --> 00:14:10,125 [OGREKICHI] Oh, yeah. 343 00:14:10,125 --> 00:14:11,500 You have to promise not to laugh, though. 344 00:14:11,708 --> 00:14:14,500 The truth is, I've had a crush on Earthe 345 00:14:14,500 --> 00:14:16,416 for as long as I can remember. 346 00:14:16,541 --> 00:14:19,583 I, uh... I know this might seem kinda sudden. 347 00:14:19,666 --> 00:14:20,958 It's not. 348 00:14:20,958 --> 00:14:22,166 I've assumed that was the case for a while. 349 00:14:22,166 --> 00:14:23,708 [gasps] 350 00:14:23,791 --> 00:14:26,000 You've been pretty obvious about it, Ogrekichi. 351 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,708 Me? Obvious? 352 00:14:27,791 --> 00:14:28,916 [OGROU] Yep. 353 00:14:29,041 --> 00:14:30,625 [OGREKICHI] She's always been cute. 354 00:14:30,625 --> 00:14:32,958 But ever since she turned all half-earth lord, 355 00:14:32,958 --> 00:14:34,750 she's gotten even prettier. 356 00:14:34,750 --> 00:14:36,250 And seeing her like that, 357 00:14:36,250 --> 00:14:38,458 I just can't hold it in anymore! 358 00:14:38,541 --> 00:14:40,541 Help me! I have to tell her something, 359 00:14:40,541 --> 00:14:42,333 but I don't know what to say! 360 00:14:42,333 --> 00:14:45,791 [KANATA] It's hard not to be touched by how desperate he is. 361 00:14:45,791 --> 00:14:47,750 [OGREKICHI] Ogrou! 362 00:14:47,833 --> 00:14:48,833 [OGROU] Are you ready? 363 00:14:48,833 --> 00:14:50,458 Tonight's the moment of truth! 364 00:14:50,458 --> 00:14:51,583 What? It is? 365 00:14:51,583 --> 00:14:53,083 You're gonna be just fine! 366 00:14:53,083 --> 00:14:54,791 And if not, then at least you don't have 367 00:14:54,791 --> 00:14:56,583 to wonder about it anymore. 368 00:14:56,666 --> 00:14:58,000 I have faith in you! 369 00:14:58,000 --> 00:15:00,416 Let me know how it went tomorrow, all right? 370 00:15:00,625 --> 00:15:06,208 ♪ 371 00:15:06,416 --> 00:15:08,625 What's this all about, Kichi? 372 00:15:10,166 --> 00:15:11,958 I think you should. 373 00:15:12,541 --> 00:15:15,041 Argh! I think you should be happy. 374 00:15:15,041 --> 00:15:17,250 And we should be happy together! 375 00:15:17,750 --> 00:15:20,416 Hm. Wow. I don't know what to say. 376 00:15:20,625 --> 00:15:22,208 The truth is... 377 00:15:22,291 --> 00:15:25,625 [Ogrekichi roars] 378 00:15:29,375 --> 00:15:31,000 - [thumps] - [grunts] 379 00:15:31,666 --> 00:15:34,625 [KANATA] He did that to me a few times. 380 00:15:34,916 --> 00:15:37,500 It's amazing how much lighter I feel today! 381 00:15:37,500 --> 00:15:40,208 I'm also feeling stronger than ever before! 382 00:15:40,500 --> 00:15:42,666 And it's all thanks to you, Ogrou! 383 00:15:42,750 --> 00:15:44,958 Well, glad I could be there for you. 384 00:15:45,625 --> 00:15:47,208 [KANATA] Looks like his confession 385 00:15:47,208 --> 00:15:48,750 last night went well. 386 00:15:48,958 --> 00:15:50,416 No surprise there. 387 00:15:50,541 --> 00:15:52,416 Earthe had actually asked Dhami 388 00:15:52,416 --> 00:15:53,708 about him yesterday. 389 00:15:53,708 --> 00:15:55,708 Then she told me and I told her, 390 00:15:55,708 --> 00:15:57,625 and we were able to set the stage for them. 391 00:15:57,750 --> 00:16:00,375 I'm just hoping Ogrekichi didn't get too excited 392 00:16:00,375 --> 00:16:02,125 and leave poor Earthe hobbled. 393 00:16:02,125 --> 00:16:04,166 [Earthe chuckles] Ogrou! 394 00:16:04,458 --> 00:16:06,500 Are you all done training for today? 395 00:16:06,583 --> 00:16:09,416 [KANATA] Looks like I had nothing to worry about. 396 00:16:09,583 --> 00:16:11,000 [grunts] 397 00:16:11,000 --> 00:16:12,750 [OGROU] He's been so strong and full of energy 398 00:16:12,750 --> 00:16:14,875 that I had a black skeleton take over. 399 00:16:14,875 --> 00:16:17,333 [laughs] Guess that's my fault! 400 00:16:17,333 --> 00:16:18,458 [KANATA] After training, 401 00:16:18,458 --> 00:16:20,541 the four of us went out hunting. 402 00:16:20,750 --> 00:16:22,958 There were a lot of insect monsters 403 00:16:22,958 --> 00:16:24,541 I had never seen. 404 00:16:24,541 --> 00:16:26,791 Turns out they're great for hard, armored materials. 405 00:16:26,791 --> 00:16:30,250 [indistinct narration] 406 00:16:33,666 --> 00:16:35,541 [KANATA] An exoskeleton, huh? 407 00:16:36,291 --> 00:16:38,000 Let's try it out. 408 00:16:40,333 --> 00:16:41,666 [gasps] 409 00:16:42,166 --> 00:16:44,791 I look like one of those transforming heroes. 410 00:16:44,791 --> 00:16:46,958 [clanging] 411 00:16:46,958 --> 00:16:48,458 [KANATA] It's as durable as expected, 412 00:16:48,458 --> 00:16:51,666 repairs itself, and disperses impacts. 413 00:16:52,250 --> 00:16:55,500 It's a little too conspicuous for my taste, to be honest. 414 00:16:55,500 --> 00:16:56,666 Yeah, I get that. 415 00:16:56,666 --> 00:16:58,666 But I think it still looks cool. 416 00:16:58,750 --> 00:17:00,041 Besides, I like the outfit 417 00:17:00,041 --> 00:17:01,875 - I was wearing before. - [gasps] 418 00:17:02,166 --> 00:17:03,333 [OGREKICHI] Huh. [EARTHE] Hm. 419 00:17:03,666 --> 00:17:05,708 [KANATA] I had more clothes on under that. 420 00:17:05,708 --> 00:17:07,958 I guess they were used to create the exoskeleton. 421 00:17:07,958 --> 00:17:10,000 Dammit, I really liked that outfit. 422 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:12,041 It was made from the red bear's pelt. 423 00:17:12,125 --> 00:17:16,333 ♪ 424 00:17:17,250 --> 00:17:18,416 [KANATA] Well, that's cool. 425 00:17:18,416 --> 00:17:19,750 I kinda wanna register forms 426 00:17:19,750 --> 00:17:22,208 for aerial and sea battles, too, then. 427 00:17:22,208 --> 00:17:24,125 [whirring] 428 00:17:24,125 --> 00:17:26,083 [KANATA] Grow Elytron gives me the ability 429 00:17:26,083 --> 00:17:27,833 to sprout insect wings. 430 00:17:27,833 --> 00:17:29,208 It's harder than it seems. 431 00:17:29,458 --> 00:17:31,083 Gonna need a little more practice. 432 00:17:31,083 --> 00:17:32,458 Aw, he fell! 433 00:17:32,541 --> 00:17:34,333 But it looked really cool! 434 00:17:34,750 --> 00:17:36,666 [KANATA] After our hunt, I took the stamp boar meat 435 00:17:36,666 --> 00:17:38,416 back to camp and we all ate together. 436 00:17:38,416 --> 00:17:40,708 I'd say we had a productive day today. 437 00:17:41,541 --> 00:17:44,250 [FEMALE NARRATOR 01A] Rampage. Tail Attack. 438 00:17:46,041 --> 00:17:49,000 [KANATA] How long has it been since we've seen rain? 439 00:17:49,166 --> 00:17:50,541 Oh, well. 440 00:17:50,541 --> 00:17:52,958 No hunting today, but I can do some crafting. 441 00:17:53,166 --> 00:17:54,208 Hey there, Ogrou! 442 00:17:54,208 --> 00:17:56,250 Do you wanna come spar with me? 443 00:17:56,791 --> 00:17:58,500 [KANATA] The short-haired redhead has been asking 444 00:17:58,500 --> 00:17:59,708 to train lately. 445 00:17:59,708 --> 00:18:01,083 She's feeling more confident about 446 00:18:01,083 --> 00:18:02,791 the progress she's making. 447 00:18:03,625 --> 00:18:05,500 She used to remind me of a puppy 448 00:18:05,500 --> 00:18:07,458 or a small fluffy dog. 449 00:18:07,666 --> 00:18:09,791 Now she's more like a Doberman. 450 00:18:10,750 --> 00:18:12,375 And so, I started out the morning 451 00:18:12,375 --> 00:18:13,833 by sparring with her. 452 00:18:13,833 --> 00:18:15,083 [RED] Ha! 453 00:18:15,208 --> 00:18:16,416 [KANATA] After working up a sweat, 454 00:18:16,416 --> 00:18:18,416 I headed out to see the blacksmith. 455 00:18:18,583 --> 00:18:20,708 She's been spending a lot of time with the elves lately 456 00:18:20,708 --> 00:18:23,458 and discussing new weapon ideas with them. 457 00:18:23,875 --> 00:18:25,166 [chuckles] 458 00:18:25,625 --> 00:18:26,916 [KANATA] I guess I should mention that 459 00:18:26,916 --> 00:18:29,291 those two elves are Kirue and Arue. 460 00:18:29,750 --> 00:18:32,000 Mythril has to be turned into an amalgam 461 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,458 before reshaping. 462 00:18:33,833 --> 00:18:36,000 The spirit stone alloy used in my halberd 463 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,958 is crafted in the same way. 464 00:18:38,916 --> 00:18:41,000 The smith's currently working on developing 465 00:18:41,000 --> 00:18:42,708 a repeating crossbow. 466 00:18:42,708 --> 00:18:43,958 [arrows thwack] 467 00:18:43,958 --> 00:18:45,583 [KANATA] I think she's got it down, 468 00:18:45,583 --> 00:18:47,958 so I've asked her to go ahead and manufacture it. 469 00:18:49,125 --> 00:18:52,333 [KANATA] I also provided her with some new materials. 470 00:18:52,750 --> 00:18:55,333 I'll get started on that right away! Thanks! 471 00:18:55,333 --> 00:18:57,541 [KANATA] That evening, I helped out our chef sisters. 472 00:18:57,541 --> 00:18:59,333 Can someone grab me a soup plate, please? 473 00:18:59,333 --> 00:19:01,083 [KANATA] It turns out, they've both acquired new jobs. 474 00:19:01,083 --> 00:19:02,958 They are now head cooks. 475 00:19:03,666 --> 00:19:05,833 After dinner, I had them try to make foods 476 00:19:05,833 --> 00:19:07,125 from my past life. 477 00:19:07,125 --> 00:19:08,875 Ya know, like potato chips and stuff. 478 00:19:08,875 --> 00:19:10,708 I've never even heard of most of the foods 479 00:19:10,708 --> 00:19:13,208 you've listed, but they seem really interesting! 480 00:19:13,208 --> 00:19:14,791 Hey, the more complex they are, 481 00:19:14,791 --> 00:19:16,291 the more we can learn! 482 00:19:16,500 --> 00:19:18,416 [KANATA] After that, I had a meeting with the alchemist 483 00:19:18,416 --> 00:19:20,875 about manufacturing magical items. 484 00:19:21,333 --> 00:19:23,583 [ALCHEMIST] I'm liking these black skeleton bones. 485 00:19:23,583 --> 00:19:25,708 They've turned out to be very handy. 486 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:28,875 I've created a bone nail, and whoever's struck with it, 487 00:19:28,875 --> 00:19:31,125 will immediately be frozen in place. 488 00:19:31,583 --> 00:19:33,166 It's the first thing I've produced 489 00:19:33,166 --> 00:19:35,083 since becoming an item creator. 490 00:19:35,166 --> 00:19:36,541 What a great feeling! 491 00:19:36,625 --> 00:19:38,375 Promise you'll take good care of it. 492 00:19:38,375 --> 00:19:40,458 Just pretend it's me, okay? 493 00:19:40,625 --> 00:19:41,791 [gasps] 494 00:19:41,791 --> 00:19:43,000 [KANATA] I was thrown off 495 00:19:43,000 --> 00:19:45,541 by her unusually playful attitude. 496 00:19:45,625 --> 00:19:46,708 And that's when... 497 00:19:46,708 --> 00:19:48,125 Ah-ha! 498 00:19:48,125 --> 00:19:50,166 I knew I'd catch you sneaking around again! 499 00:19:50,166 --> 00:19:51,916 [KANATA] As for what happened next... 500 00:19:51,916 --> 00:19:53,583 [ALL] Aah! 501 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,708 No need to elaborate. 502 00:19:56,375 --> 00:19:57,500 [MALE UNDERLING 5A] Ogrou! 503 00:19:57,500 --> 00:19:59,083 - Come here quick! - [BOTH] Huh. 504 00:19:59,166 --> 00:20:00,666 [MALE UNDERLING 5A] There are some strange elves 505 00:20:00,666 --> 00:20:02,208 at the entrance! 506 00:20:02,333 --> 00:20:04,416 ♪ 507 00:20:04,416 --> 00:20:06,208 We have a message from our chief, 508 00:20:06,208 --> 00:20:08,708 who you claim as a friend and ally. 509 00:20:09,250 --> 00:20:11,083 [KANATA] They passed by their old comrades 510 00:20:11,083 --> 00:20:13,750 on the way in, but the earrings 511 00:20:13,750 --> 00:20:15,708 they were wearing had a disguise effect 512 00:20:15,708 --> 00:20:17,583 that made them look like dark elves. 513 00:20:17,583 --> 00:20:18,958 [both grunt] 514 00:20:19,250 --> 00:20:22,041 It's about the humans, we've learned that their army 515 00:20:22,041 --> 00:20:24,541 is finally advancing on the Kudel Woods. 516 00:20:24,916 --> 00:20:26,500 They'll arrive with a large force, 517 00:20:26,500 --> 00:20:29,125 one we'll be unable to repel on our own. 518 00:20:29,208 --> 00:20:32,958 I've come here hoping to secure your assistance and protection. 519 00:20:33,041 --> 00:20:34,375 Right, right. 520 00:20:34,375 --> 00:20:36,291 So, you never found out what happened 521 00:20:36,291 --> 00:20:37,541 to your elite force? 522 00:20:37,541 --> 00:20:39,208 [ELF MESSENGER BOY 5A] Oh well, no. 523 00:20:39,208 --> 00:20:41,291 Actually, we've been told to consider them dead. 524 00:20:41,291 --> 00:20:42,791 Ah, I see. 525 00:20:43,166 --> 00:20:45,083 [ELF MESSENGER BOY 5A] Price is of no concern. 526 00:20:45,083 --> 00:20:47,958 Our chief wants the enemy to be eliminated. 527 00:20:48,416 --> 00:20:51,291 However, in the event of your retreat, 528 00:20:51,291 --> 00:20:53,666 the contract will be considered void. 529 00:20:53,833 --> 00:20:55,250 I humbly accept the job. 530 00:20:55,250 --> 00:20:57,500 And I appreciate the advance warning. 531 00:20:57,583 --> 00:21:00,333 But you should know we'll be making our own moves. 532 00:21:00,333 --> 00:21:01,541 Hm. 533 00:21:01,541 --> 00:21:03,000 [OGROU] Take this to your chief. 534 00:21:03,500 --> 00:21:05,791 It will allow him to communicate with us. 535 00:21:06,458 --> 00:21:08,375 [ELF MESSENGER BOY 5A] I'll see that it's delivered. 536 00:21:08,375 --> 00:21:10,000 If you'll excuse me. 537 00:21:10,291 --> 00:21:11,916 [KANATA] It's true that information 538 00:21:11,916 --> 00:21:13,583 is always a crucial weapon. 539 00:21:13,666 --> 00:21:15,416 And I've already got my creations 540 00:21:15,416 --> 00:21:17,250 canvassing those woods. 541 00:21:17,708 --> 00:21:19,458 You know, there are those who say, 542 00:21:19,458 --> 00:21:22,083 "If you want peace, you must prepare for war." 543 00:21:22,083 --> 00:21:23,291 [chuckles] 544 00:21:23,291 --> 00:21:24,416 That so? 545 00:21:24,416 --> 00:21:26,375 Please go and gather the others. 546 00:21:27,125 --> 00:21:28,708 [OGROU] The time has come to put everything 547 00:21:28,708 --> 00:21:30,541 we've been working on to use. 548 00:21:30,666 --> 00:21:33,208 Starting today, we're a mercenary company! 549 00:21:33,208 --> 00:21:34,958 [OGREKICHI] Whoa! What does that mean? 550 00:21:34,958 --> 00:21:36,208 To spell it out, it means 551 00:21:36,208 --> 00:21:38,333 we're a professional force of fighters. 552 00:21:38,333 --> 00:21:41,083 - [ALL] Aw! - We sound so cool! 553 00:21:41,500 --> 00:21:43,791 And what'll we be called? 554 00:21:44,791 --> 00:21:46,500 We're Parabellum. 555 00:21:47,625 --> 00:21:50,708 Parabellum Mercenaries, let's prepare for battle! 556 00:21:50,708 --> 00:21:51,833 The time has come! 557 00:21:51,833 --> 00:21:53,500 [all screaming] 558 00:21:53,500 --> 00:21:55,166 Parabellum! 559 00:21:55,250 --> 00:21:58,458 [all chanting] Parabellum! Parabellum! 560 00:21:58,541 --> 00:22:00,166 Parabellum! 561 00:22:00,166 --> 00:22:03,458 [KANATA] And now, it's time for our first big mission.