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Just quit already.

Having you here is worse than useless.

If you don't wanna leave, start paying us for the privilege.

Then you'd be worth having around.

This is my life, even in a game?

"A Fairy's Power"

Well, Kamui did say it would hit hard.

I mean, I knew there'd be a hurdle before the goblin assault,

but for it to be so relentless...

Buck up! I made a nice discovery while you were training.

"Consultation Office"

"Consultation Office"

You mean...

"Consultation Office"

Training attracts rough and tumble characters.

"Consultation Office"

Problems are bound to erupt.

To heal Guards' ailing hearts.

That is the Counseling Office's purpose!

I think.

You think? You don't know?

"Consultation Office"

"Consultation Office"

I mean, this event is new to me, too!

But I'm sure this place is just what you need!

I-I don't think it's necessary.

You're being extorted, Hiro!

Don't let it slide because it's a game!

Okay. Tell me what's troubling you.

Um, well, I just became a Guard, but fitting in has been a challenge...

In what way?

The instructor dismisses me, and my peers are making fun of me...

Hiro, tell him about the money, too!

A-And um...

...well, I-I'm being extorted for money.

Please, tell me everything.

"Consultation Office"

Please, tell me everything.

"Consultation Office"

I see.

I see.

I see the issue.

Y-You do? So then--

Listen, aren't you to blame here, too?

What?!

From what you've told me,

the root cause is that you joined the Guard with no skill to speak of.

But Tesla invited me to join.

Couldn't you have simply declined?

Well, I suppose so...

Anyway, I recommend quitting immediately.

You have plenty of other options ahead of you.

Okay, the next person can come in.

H-Hold on a--

"Consultation Office"

H-Hold on a--

"Consultation Office"

Next person.

Next person.

That was useless!

Why even have this place?

In reality, most counseling offices are like this and rarely solve anything.

Then why did you make me go?

Well, don't you feel at least a little better?

It may well help down the line.

Really?

I somehow doubt that.

Oh, Hiro.

Cathy.

Hiro, do you feel unwell?

"Consultation Office"

Hiro, do you feel unwell?

"Consultation Office"

No, I feel fine.

"Consultation Office"

Oh, good.

"Consultation Office"

This consultation office is for illnesses and injuries.

This consultation office is for illnesses and injuries.

It's not helpful for normal problems.

Huh?

What did I expect?

If something's troubling you, there are some other options.

This for instance...

What's that?

When things are tough, I pray.

Then good things happen.

Oh...

Anyway, it's best not to let things get to you. Just go at your own pace.

Yeah. Thanks.

We're actually praying?

Cathy seems religious, but I don't really have faith.

You dummy. That was totally a quest flag.

It screams praying event!

That's a standard game advancement technique.

T-True...

I see.

I see the issue.

Y-You do? So then--

I see a sort of dark cloud around you.

I shall perform a cleansing ritual.

What do you think the cleansing ritual is?

Hmm, maybe something like a baptism?

Oh, a baptism.

I've heard of--

Huh?

What?

Th-This is a baptism?!

Seems more like a penalty game!

By being doused in holy water, your body has been cleansed.

From now on, all is sure to go well.

Th-Thank you very m--achoo!

So cold.

Isn't that great, Hiro?

You think something's going to change now?

I'm certain there will be a positive development!

I can't wait for tomorrow!

I-I hope s--achoo!

Oh, ick!

Cover your mouth!

S-Sorry!

"Day 4"

Nothing's changed at all! Oh, come on!

That's odd. Should we have made a big monetary offering?

You really are a weakling.

Keep doing practice swings alone.

Forever.

Dammit!

Totally pathetic.

Weakness is truly a sin.

So pay up.

It's collection time.

Don't you remember?

I-I have no money.

That's not the deal.

We have no choice.

There have to be consequences.

Today you'll face me.

Hiro, this twerp looks weak! Get him!

T-True. Granada is one thing, but this guy...

Oh, this idiot's serious, Palù.

C-Come at me!

In that case,

here I come!

H-He's fast!

Hey now, what's wrong?

I-I surrender! You win!

We're not done yet!

Stop! Please stop!

H-Hey!

That's too far!

Shouldn't we stop this?

Over here, sir! Hurry!

Hey, Palù.

What happened? What's going on?

Why, we're just training, sir.

Yeah. We were helping Hiro with his training.

Ah. Okay then.

But, sir! It's clear that...

Okay, okay. Everyone resume training!

Not a damned thing's changed!

Despite the counseling and the baptism.

Hiro.

In the real world you solve your own problems! You shouldn't rely on others!

You told me to do those things!

Why're you screaming at nobody?

Did ya finally lose it?

Cathy...

Hey, what's the deal with you two, anyway?

W-We're friends.

Oh, friends, eh?

Cathy, if you're friends, then you'll get the same treatment as Hiro.

You want that?

Tell me, Cathy. Are you really friends with Hiro?

I-I...

Come on, Cathy. Speak up.

I-I...

I...

Hiro and I... aren't friends.

There you go, Cathy!

Looks like Hiro just assumed they were friends!

Hiro, are you okay?

Of course not!

And I heard you laughing by the way!

Not only were you bullied, but then you were betrayed by a friend.

That must sting.

Cathy's not to blame.

She did what anyone would've...

Well, anyway, let's shake it off.

This is a game.

You're not getting bullied in real life.

Besides, there's only one day left.

There's still another whole day of this? I'm already despondent.

Hiro...

I don't want to overstep my role, but...

Okay.

I'll do something about this.

What can even be done?

Take heart.

I'll show you the holy power of a fairy.

"Day 5"

Argh! Dammit!

Where are my boots, dammit?

G-Granada, maybe you just forgot where you left them.

I definitely took them off here!

But now they're gone!

Maybe so, but...

we've searched a lot.

Th-There's a spare pair. For now just wear those and we'll look again later. Okay?

Dammit.

L-Look! Aren't those Granada's boots?

What?!

Ew, gross.

That's awful.

Dammit! What the hell?

Aren't these the boots your grandma made for you when you became a mercenary?

Who was it?

Who the hell did this?

The sewage incident with Granada's boots was merely a prelude.

It's gone! My sword is gone!

I know I left it here!

Who the hell took it?

Whoa.

Him again?

He's pissed.

Hey! Who just laughed?

Listen, we'll all look for it.

It's a greatsword with a dragon emblem on the hilt, right?

Guess we have to.

Let's check outside.

What about that ditch?

Like with the boots, we searched high and low for the sword.

But try as we might, we couldn't find it.

Enough. Screw it.

We'll try again tomorrow. I'm sure it'll turn up.

Leave me alone!

Jeez. At least say thank you.

What the hell is this?!

What's wrong?

Hey, is that...?

Oh, shit! His greatsword is crammed in the crapper!

Wh-Why?

Why?

Hiro!

It was you, right?

N-No, it wasn't!

Also, wash your hands!

It had to be! You took my boots and sword to spite me!

Knock it off! You have no proof, and Hiro didn't have time to do it.

What?! But he--

Stop taking it out on him. Hiro helped look for your sword.

Oh my!

What's wrong?

What's wrong, Maria?

The panties I left in the locker room are gone!

These panties are pure white like my heart!

And with flowers embroidered on the back!

What?

What's going on?

Do we have a thief?

H-Hey, look!

"Granada"

This... is Granada's bag...

What?

Oh my!

These are my panties!

Oh my!

He stole my panties!

He must've intended to do dirty, nasty things with them!

Don't flatter yourself, hag!

Like I'd want the panties of an ugly, old biddy like you!

How can you be so cruel?

With all the lonely nights after my husband died,

I just wanted to feel cute!

Is this what I get for embroidering flowers on them?

Is that it?

Granada, enough is enough!

What's wrong with you?

But this hag--

Hey! How dare you speak about our nurse like that?!

Yeah, you damned panty thief!

I-I said it wasn't me!

Then how did they get into your bag?

--Yeah!

--Pervert! --Yeah!

--Pervert! --I don't know! I don't know!

Your skills don't give you free rein!

Being a Guard is about teamwork.

Nobody needs guys like you.

Don't act like hot stuff.

Not with the face of a goblin.

I see it!

He looks like a goblin.

Let's go, Palù.

D-Don't talk to me! Keep your bootless, shitty-sworded goblin face away from me!

Let's go, guys. If we stick around, the goblin will rub off on us.

H-Hey...

I just received word from Granada. He's quitting the Guard.

He says it's for personal reasons.

I can't believe this!

I swear, the recruits lately have no mettle!

Oh, practice on your own now. No slacking!

Oh, Captain Tesla! You honor us!

I'm sorry to interrupt your training. I found this on my desk.

Uh... and that is...?

It says the one who stole Granada's boots and drove him to quit was you, Amos.

What?

What?!

E-Excuse me? Wh-Why would I do that?

According to the letter,

a few days ago, Granada earned your ire by besting you in training.

Isn't that right, Palù?

You sent me this letter.

"Palu"

P-P-P-Palu! You fink!

I-I've never seen this letter! It must be a prank!

Stop lying!

And that goes for what's in the letter, too!

Amos, I know not whether this is true.

But I do know you to have sub-par conduct.

Just look how late you are to arrive today.

A-About that, uh, you see...

I must ask you all.

Is Amos fit to be Training Instructor?

Th-This is rather sudden...

Why you little...

He is decidedly not, sir.

Cathy...

Granada and Palù were bullying Hiro!

Amos saw it and did nothing!

Wh-What?! The way I treated Hiro was the same way the rest of you did!

Yes, it wasn't just Instructor Amos.

Everyone else--including me-- were terrible to Hiro!

She's right.

All of us...

We treated him coldly.

Th-That's right! Reflect on your actions and apologize to Hiro!

Can it! You were the worst of all!

H-How dare you speak to a superior that way?!

You never even bothered to teach anyone.

I bet you also took Granada's sword!

Yeah!

Confess already!

It was you!

--Wh-Why-Why you...

--Crap instructor! --Wh-Why-Why you...

You suck!

You act high and mighty!

C-Captain Tesla! They're all lying to frame me!

With regard to Grenada, the truth is unclear.

Nor is there any hope for proof.

S-So then...

However, out of all these soldiers, not a single one defended you.

It would appear that you are unfit to lead.

For the time being, you are relieved of this position.

All of you continue your training until a new instructor arrives.

Th-This can't be!

Captain Tesla! Wait!

Sir, please wait!

Captain Tesla!

Hiro, I'm sorry.

I'm truly sorry.

I-It's fine. Don't be.

We're sorry, too.

Forgive us.

Let's train hard together!

Yeah.

But what about...?

Mission complete!

Behold a fairy's holy power!

And of course it was you, Reona.

Huh? Are you crying tears of joy?

You went way too far!

"Holy" my ass!

That was wicked and sinister!

What are you saying, Hiro? When you're wronged, you have to strike back!

It was too far by any measure!

I've never seen a grown man bawl his eyes out like that!

Oh, right...

We still need to give Palù what he deserves!

Don't, I'm begging you!

You've already done more than enough!

Hiro, a new title!

"Diabolic, Spiteful Best Friend Killer: Amicide Wicked as the Devil"?!

Why is this being pinned on me?

In the end, I'm just your support character.

This title says "wicked" and "devil"!

It makes "Best Best Friend Killer" look tame!

Hey, it's no big deal really.

Tomorrow's the goblin assault. Are you prepared?

Not in the slightest!

I haven't gotten any stronger!

Tomorrow my console is toast for sure!

So...

...are you quitting?

I'll get as far as I can.

I've already made it this far, anyway.

I can't tell if that's strength or weakness talking.

What does that mean?

But your resolve is clear.

Thanks for continuing to play KQ.

And in recognition of your resolve,

I'll be honest with you.

Reona?

Honest about why I've gone to such lengths to find someone who can clear the game.

Episode 10: A New Ally.