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Episode 3

Departing Ahead

80

Years

Ago

Ki...

Gil, you really came for me...

The curse of Druaga.

Someday, it will save your life.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!!

Your Majesty?!

Who the hell are you?!

Um, well...

Neeba?!

Let's run.

B-But...

Hurry!

Send the Mages in the North Hall to the West!

And send a messenger to the Society of Commerce.

Yes, sir!

Damn that assassin, where did he...

Sir Marf! His Majesty is...

I heard. Is it true?

This way.

Sir Marf, I am prepared to receive my punishment!

But now, we must capture the murderer, so I await your command...

It's all right.

Sir?

It's all right.

Don't alert the guards. Tell them it was a false alarm.

Hey, I think we should go back.

I saw the assassin.

If I turn myself over and tell them everything...

How did you find out?

About what...?

The assassination attempt!

Who knows about it, and how much?

I-I...

Spit it out!

Earlier today, at the main street, I heard you and the others talking...

So I thought you were going to kill King Gilgamesh...

Ow!

You're mistaken!

But since we didn't report it, His Majesty is dead now!

You'll understand tomorrow.

Huh?

Anyway, you should leave this Tower as soon as possible.

They know your face.

But I...

You don't need to worry.

Jil-san...

Kaaya...

We'll take the captives.

They were our prey to begin with.

Any objections?

No.

You're still thinking of becoming a Climber?

Listen, Jil. Go back home.

You aren't cut out for this place.

But... I...

I won't save you next time.

You should value your life. Bye-bye!

Well, it's a good thing that it was all a misunderstanding.

Yeah...

I mean, no, it's not a good thing!

King Gilgamesh was murdered!

I couldn't do anything...

It's okay, everything will be all right.

No, it won't be all right!

I'm going back.

I'll tell the guards everything.

I don't think you should.

B-But I can't just run away and hide the truth!

I want to live an honest life!

Lahars, Lehem, Ishtar...

Almighty servants of benevolence...

Ahmey-san?

This is unusual.

Huh?

The city has not changed one bit.

Normally, it would be on a state of high alert.

What should I do...

I'll sleep on it...

W-What's going on?

He looks fit as a fiddle.

But... he was... I know what I saw.

There was a dagger in his chest...

At any rate, it's as if last night's incident never occurred.

You'll understand tomorrow.

Neeba, what is it that you know?

You don't look well, Kelb.

No...

I was dreaming a long dream.

Y-Your Majesty...?

So, her words were true...

Forget about what happened last night.

His Majesty is indeed alive and well.

Yes, sir.

So you actually went out of your way to call upon me,

Sir Neeba the Dragon Slayer.

Looks like the king is in good condition.

Yeah, I could have sworn I killed him...

So what kind of trickery was it?

The aide, Marf, was your client, wasn't he?

Hm?

Your reaction is good enough.

Disputes within the royal family are no business of a Climber.

That's not entirely true.

Not if one seriously aims to reach the top floor now.

My business here is done. Take them and leave.

Why, thank you!

Now my business is done as well.

I assume you took care of the three that fled.

You might not want to tell your friends about things like this.

Farewell.

He sure looked bloodthirsty.

Who was he?

That was Pazuz.

That was him?

First time I've seen him.

They say he kills other Climbers without a second thought.

His own friends, even.

Neeba, why did you need to investigate that assassination plot?

I wanted the inside scoop on the army.

That doesn't explain...

That was...

It's raining monsters...

What was that sound?

Who knows...? Maybe it's some kind of festival drum.

A monster.

A monster, right in the middle of town?

Here it comes!

It's a Slime!

Hey, a kid is trapped inside!

Fire! Bring some fire!

You there, Slime! Listen well!

I am Jil, son of Marka! I am a warrior who hails from Larsa!

If you fear my sword...

Correction! If you fear my stick, then let the girl go, and surrender!

Do Slimes understand speech?

You ignore me?! Then prepare yourself! Here I come!

Damn you, monster! If only I had a sword...

Shall we save him?

Wait! He's...

He's...?

He's...!

...drowning.

Let's save him.

Jil-san!

He gets knocked out a lot.

Not for Sale, Rent, or Ebay.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Coopa.

Oh man. I was running around buying this and that for my master.

Several kinds of long-lasting jerky,

Tons of rajafimo and wheat,

And more salt and gurly powder than I can stand.

And then a Slime suddenly falls out of the sky.

Can you believe it?

Well, that's... quite a surprise.

Anyway, allow me to thank you.

I had no idea there were kind people in this gangster city.

I feel relieved just knowing that.

You said your name was Coopa, right?

Where's your house? We'll take you home.

House? I have no such thing!

Eh?!

Are you all Climbers?

Well... yeah, I guess...

Are you in need of a Mage in your party?

You can have one with exceptional storm and lightning magic.

A Mage? You?

No, of course not!

I am talking about my master!

He used to serve as a Mage in the royal palace.

That has been my house in which I have served for generations.

Mister!

Welcome back, Coopa. Did you finish shopping?

Well, it has been a busy day...

Where is my master?

Over there.

Master! Melt-sama!

How can you be like this in the middle of the day!

Oh, Coopa.

Fill 'er up!

Melt-sama! I have brought guests for you!

They are new Climbers.

Come, wake up, please!

Climbers?

Dumb face. Rejected.

Get out of here.

I can't be lending my great abilities to some nobody.

Shoo, shoo.

W-What did you say?!

I am aspiring to reach the top floor of the Tower.

If I have to pair up with that strength freak over there, I might as well climb on my own.

W-Why, you!

Please forgive me.

Jil-sama, actually my master finally found a party of Climbers the other day.

Only to be fired after one day.

Fired after one day...?

So I thought just maybe, you suckers...

No! I mean, benevolent souls such as yourselves who saved me...

But from the looks of it...

No, I would like one more magic user in the party.

Ahmey-san?

Kaaya is an Oracle, a healer of Ishtar.

A user of storm and lightning magic would be a great asset.

Umm... So that means...?

It means my master is proficient in magic that blows away enemies.

I see.

What are you rambling about...?

If you're gonna make noise, do it over there...!

Correction. I don't want Mr. Dumb Face, but you beauties are more than welcome!

Huh?

Come, have a seat. Are you thirsty?

Bartender, bring these ladies your finest ale!

You gonna pay?

Coopa, pay the bill.

We have no money. We are completely penniless!

Think of something!

I cannot!

If you have time to show off, you should find employment,

and rebuild your family fortune! Master, you really...

You Climbers, do not resist!

If you disobey, I swear to Ishtar, I will bring in only your severed heads.

Umm, what is this...?

Do you have any idea?

Well... I have more than an idea...

What's all the commotion?

Miss, aren't you making a mistake here?

I am Melt, son of Borge, of the house of Fereydun.

M-Master!

Allow my noble blood to assure you.

These ladies have done nothing to warrant being arrested by you.

Now that you understand...

Take them away!

A plot to assassinate the king?

What a fine lot you dragged in, you worthless girl!

This was inevitable.

Shut up! You've gotten us into a giant mess!

That was the first time I've been punched by another person, and it really hurt!

He is a spoiled brat.

You say something?!

No, nothing.

Hey, now... I'm sorry we caused you a lot of trouble.

But I'm sure you'll understand if we explain...

Shut up! You're basically admitting that it's all your fault?!

W-Well...

Wait!

They're the ones?

Yes.

They look like catfish broth!

The air is thick with the stench of poverty!

It's you!

Have we met before?

Yes, during the battle with the Kusarakk the other day.

Your Excellency, I am a principal witness.

For the sake of justice, please listen to my...

I don't care about you.

You over there, come out here.

You're ignoring me?

Kaaya...

It's okay, I'll be right back.

Come on.

So, we're finally off, eh?

Take care of yourself!

You're late.

Geez, women always make you wait.

So it'll be okay with just the four of us?

Yeah, we'll travel light.

There's a lot this time.

What do you mean?

Sometimes when the Summer of Anu comes, monsters fall down into Meskia.

But this time, there are a lot of them.

Is something different this time?

I don't know.

We'll have to climb the Tower to find that answer.

Let's go. We don't want to get left in the dust.

Farewell, Meskia. I will climb all the way to the top.

Hurry up!

I have brought her.

Thank you. You may leave now.

But Your Majesty...

Leave.

Yes, sir.

So you actually came.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Do you plan to climb, this Tower?

Yes.

Then you know, don't you?

Yes.

Is it formidable.

I imagine so.

But...

Don't say it.

Forgive me, Ishara.

At any rate, this will be our parting in this life.

Your Majesty...

Take this.

I will pray for that young warrior.

Umm, I am sorry to interrupt your gloominess but...

There appear to be disturbances popping up all over place.

Disturbances? What are you talking about?

Monsters. They are raining down from above.

This place will soon be-

This way.

Not another stick!

It doesn't matter, just buy some time.

Coopa, give it to me!

Okay!

Number 3 coming up!

Okay, right there.

Teza Zel Rahman.

Raging howl of the war gods, fierce eye of thunderstrike!

Melt commands you to show your power!

Amazing...

So you weren't just a self-proclaimed Mage...

Of course not!

Be that as it may, what should we do? We have gotten ourselves out of the prison.

You're right.

We should run.

Huh? But...

I think so, too.

Kaaya...

We've reached an agreement.

I've brought a present, too.

Here, use this.

It's light...?

The magic will fade any moment now.

We will be released eventually if we stay here, but let's run away.

The Summer of Anu has begun.

The other Climbers have already set out.

We must hurry as well...

Agreed.

Wait a minute. By "we", are you including these two?

Yes.

Either way, you don't have the time to search for more party members, do you, Melt-san?

But, you know...

Master!

At this point, you absolutely cannot afford to be picky!

Melt-san, if you are with us, I'm sure we can reach the top floor.

But...

It's not possible?

Of course it is! With my great power...

Then it's decided. Let's go!

Huh? Right now?

Right now.

Let's go as this party of five.

To the top floor!

Episode 4: Band of the Hand

Ahmey here.

Have you ever struggled with new recruits at work?

I've had more than my fair share...

Next episode: "Band of the Hand"

I guess I'll be the drummer...