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Episode 2

Meskia, The City in the Tower

There's no where to run.

Ah, damn it!

I'm not going to be killed when it's this close to the Summer of Anu!

What are you gonna do about this, newcomer?

So, it's really my fault?

Of course it is!

Here they come!

What's that sound...?

It's the Uruk Army. The Special Guard Unit is on patrol.

Great, we're saved.

All troops, hold!

Climbers, huh?

You look like you ate a fistful of Slime droppings.

What is your business here?

At the request of the Meskia Society of Commerce,

we came to rescue the missing caravan.

Unfortunately, they were wiped out.

I see. What is your name?

Neeba.

Neeba! Neeba the Dragon Slayer!

I heard you're a coward who ditched an ally to save your own skin.

What...? That's not...!

Don't, Fatina.

But...!

The long-awaited Summer of Anu is coming!

Try and keep your thievery to a minimum so you don't get in our way.

Let's go!

All troops, about-face!

Oh, and might want to find yourself a better Guardian, Sir Neeba.

If you come with that kid, you'll be smelling a Kusarakk's ass for a hundred years!

All troops, forward march!

Well, talk about an egg in the face.

Who was that guy?

Kelb. The commanding officer of the Special Guard Unit.

I hear he's courageous, but peculiar

Can you walk, Jil?

Yeah. Sorry, Neeba...

I...

Let's return to Meskia

We made it.

Haven't been back to Meskia in two days.

For a while I thought we'd never make it back, thanks to someone.

I- I know I may have been a burden to you all. But I...!

But I, what? Don't you get it?

You sullied Neeba's name!

That's right. Since Neeba brought you along, I thought you were some kind of hotshot...

Appearances can be deceiving.

You're right.

I'm sorry, everyone.

Neeba...!

So there you have it, Jil. You aren't cut out for this Tower.

Wait. I'll do better next time.

I want to fight alongside you.

I want to climb the Tower with you and get the Crystal Rod...!

You aren't good enough.

No...

Go back home.

The Summer of Anu is coming soon.

I don't have time to wait for you to grow.

So I'm fired...?

Yes.

I kinda feel sorry for him. He had a cute face.

I'd only be leading him to an early grave if I brought him along.

Hey, Neeba...

What is it, Fatina?

What's your relationship to that idiot?

I got the feeling you're more than just old friends.

He's my brother.

Your brother?!

Yeah. We had different mothers, though.

That's not what you told us before!

I didn't think I needed to explain.

You're hiding a lot of things from us...

... Aren't you?

Fired...

Old man!

Is my armor fixed?

It's over there. Three hundred gilda.

Ah, sorry.

See you next time.

You can say that if you make it back in one piece.

Ha... Ha... No kidding!

Later, old fart.

Looks like business is pretty good.

Thanks to the summer of Anu.

It's the one time in several years when the monsters are weakened.

Everyone's getting fired up.

The Summer of Anu, huh...

How far have you climbed, kid?

The Tin Garden, or something. Only once.

Well, that's not very far at all.

I just arrived here!

It was my first campaign! And I'm fired already!

Move.

The base is rotten, Damn...

Kid, do you have any idea what this Tower is like?

Yes, it was built by the evil god Druaga.

Long ago, His Majesty King Gilgamesh destroyed it.

But, they say it reappeared twenty years ago...

Druaga, indeed. No one's ever seen a monster like that.

At any rate, no one's ever even seen the top floor.

I will go there!

Huh!?

And I will defeat Druaga! I will destroy the Tower!

The Kingdom of Uruk has been ravaged by monsters and disease because of this Tower!

I will bring peace to it.

Thanks to this Tower, everyone is able to put food on their tables.

Here, good as new.

Ah... thank you.

Three hundred gilda.

Eh!?

If you've been fired, you should take your Druaga stuff and go to the employment office at the plaza.

It's at the north end of Sargon Street.

In other words, If you want to hit the jackpot, you gotta head for the Shine of Bronze!

You might even get you hands on those Jet Boots!

Are there any skilled Scouts around here!? I can guarantee up to a 20-80 cut!

Oh, long time no see! How many years has it been?

Three years? What happened to Zerba?

He died.

Hey kid, is this your first day?

Huh? Um, yeah...

If you're here to make friends, don't bother.

No one here is gonna pick up a newbie like you.

B-But... I'm aiming to reach the top floor of the Tower.

I can't be wasting in a place like this...

Then why don't you try yelling for help?

Some brave men might answer your call.

Here?

Here.

O-Okay

H-Hey...

Climbers of Meskai! Hear me!

I am Jil, son of Marka, Warrior from Larsa!

I aspire to punish the evil god Druaga on the top floor of the Tower...

... And restore peace to the Kingdom of Uruk with the power of the holy rod!

Those who are brave enough to fight alongside me, come forth now!

Defeat Druaga?! We've got a real hero here, don't we!

Come on, let's see you restore peace, man!

Long live the Kingdom of Uruk! Right?!

Oh man, I talked to a real idiot. Take care!

I-I'm the one who's disappointed.

I thought Climbers were more heroic than this!

You're all nothing more than a bunch of thieves!

Huh? What'd you say?

Thieves, eh? You better take that back.

That's what you are!

You're all blinded by the prospect of treasure, and don't fight for justice!

That's what you call thieves!

Give me a break! We're risking our lives in this business!

I dare you to say that again!

Then I'll say it again and again.

Climbers are nothing but thieves!

Son of a bitch!

It didn't even faze him. What a tough bastard!

This guy's literally hardheaded!

Say what? Why don't you get serious?

Now that's going too far.

D-Doesn't it hurt?

This is nothing!

If you're going to fight, then fight seriously!

W-What's wrong with this guy...?

W-We'll let you off easy this time.

Huh? Weirdos.

You...

W-What...?

It's just as I thought...

I have been watching you for a while.

You... Yes.

You are...

... Seriously injured.

You're right.

That's odd...

Umm...

Excuse me? Umm...

Turn to... the right...

To the right? Hello?

S-S-S-Sorry! Umm, where am I?!

This is my house.

I've been renting it since last month.

Since you were injured at the employment office, I had her carry you here.

Injured? But it seems to be all better now...

That's because I healed you.

Huh?

It's okay. You won't go bald or anything.

No, I wasn't worried about that...

You're a Guardian, aren't you? One who protects everyone with his shield.

Uh, yeah...

Then please take me to the top of the Tower.

Huh?

My name is Kaaya.

What's yours?

I'm very thankful that you helped me and even gave me food, but...

You want to go to the top of the Tower... Do you understand what that means?

Of course, I was searching for party members as well.

You and I, and her make three.

Her, too?

Ahmey-san... was it? Will you climb the Tower with us?

Okay.

Then it's settled.

Whoa! So quickly...

A few more would be nice. Meals are more fun with a lively atmosphere.

What's the commotion...?

It's the King.

They say he came all the way here for an inspection.

The King...

His Majesty King Gilgamesh?! He's a legendary hero!

Seems like it.

I'm going to take a look! Wait here!

Excuse me...

Was that the King?

That's right. The King of Uruk, Gilgamesh.

He should be over one hundred years by now...

I heard he was pretty much retired.

The Uruk Army is launching a major offensive in the Summer of Anu.

He's here to inspect that.

After all, he's the hero who single handedly defeated the evil god.

Single handedly, huh...

I've heard that story since I was a kid, but it can't be true.

At any rate, it's good for morale.

How did it go?

Got the scoop.

Looks like they'll do it tonight. Six of them.

But why did you need me to investigate this?

Huh? They were just here...

Who hired them?

I don't know, probably just a dispute within the royal palace.

What are you guys talking about?

An assassination plot. Against King Gilgamesh.

The King will be staying at the Society of Commerce's guest palace.

It can be infiltrated via the sewer.

Someone may have heard us.

It doesn't matter.

Wait, what do you mean?

A plot to assassinate the King...

I'll fill you in later. Let's go.

An assassination plot? Against the king...?

Have a pleasant stay.

Your Majesty, the parade will be tomorrow at noon.

Forgive me, you must be tired from your long journey.

It's all right.

Marf, how many times has it been?

That I've come here to this Tower...

This is the fourth time.

If you count the time I came here to save her, this is the fifth.

Assassination plot...?

I was going to talk to them, and happened to overhear it.

Your acquaintance?

He said he'd infiltrate the guest palace via the server.

It's unbelievable, but I can't risk it.

I've got to go and stop him.

What do you think, Ahmey-san?

Delicious.

Thank you. Would you like some more?

Yes.

Ah, we aren't even on the same page here!

Anyway, that's the deal, so I'm going.

One more thing. I'm borrowing this broom.

Oh, welcome back.

That was quick.

No, that's not it...

Where's the guest palace?

You didn't have to come all this way...

Well, it was a good opportunity.

Besides, lately I've been having dreams of a dancing piglet.

Dreams of a dancing piglet?

Yes. So, I thought it would be better this way.

Umm... I have no idea what you're talking about, but whatever.

Hey, if things get ugly, can you two fight?

We'll be okay. I have faith.

Faith, you say...

Here they come.

Those people over there?

It's too dark to tell for sure... But let's stop them.

I don't think we should.

There's not time to waste.

Hey! What are you doing over there?!

Is that you, Neeba? I don't know what's going on, but an assassination...

Kill him.

It isn't Neeba!

What the...?!

Amazing!

Lahars, Lehem, Ishtar...

Almighty servants of benevolence...

Magic?

So you're an Oracle!

Gotcha!

Oh no, he's going after the King.

You two take those guys!

Understood.

Be careful.

This is strange...

Why were Neeba and the other talking about that...?

So... What should we do with these people?

Who are you? What are you doing here?

Excuse me?

Beza-im Narghul!

Wait!

Your Majesty!

I couldn't save him...

Your Majesty! What was that noise? King Gilgamesh!

Your Majesty?!

Who the hell are you?!

Um, well...

Episode 3: Before Departure

This is Kaaya.

The weather is getting warm.

Let's gather about 5 friends and go for a nice picnic.

Next episode: "Before Departure."

However, be careful of the Slime which falls from the sky.