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Heart of Darkness

So what are we going to do now?

We're going to set traps and head up.

Traps?

You'll see in a second.

But we're going up now?

These goblins set up a base in a building like this.

It's pretty easy to figure out what they're thinking.

The most important one is going to be at either the very top or the very bottom.

Ah...

The only problem is the...

Mokele Mubenbe?

Would you remember it already?

The problem is that the one controlling that thing is most likely a spellcaster.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Thank goodness.

Why didn't the ancients bother making a lift?

Oh.

It does seem to be moving.

And yet...

What's this?

Ah, I see.

This doesn't move by key. It moves by code.

What about this?

At first, I thought the numbers on here were just associated with the key.

Give it a try.

Okay.

It looks like we were right.

Do you think there are any traps?

I'm sure it's not a simple enough setup that the goblins can mess around with it.

Let's go.

We must defeat the goblins.

Yeah.

We're going to slay all the goblins.

Sorry...

But also... thank you, everyone.

I invited you all here for my sister's wedding, but it turned into this mess.

Eh, it's no big deal.

It feels great to make the elves owe me a debt.

And well, you know...

We're friends.

You're always taking care of us, Lady Archer.

This is nothing.

Plus, you know...

Any mention of goblins and Goblin Slayer will take off.

Right?

Yeah.

For crying out loud...

We've only been around each other for a little over a year,

but you're all so weird.

You'd better not forget me for at least a century.

You dwarves are so dumb.

Of course I'd never forget any of you.

All right.

I hear wind, footsteps, murmurings...

Probably a roof or an arcade.

There are a lot of them.

I want to cut right through.

What do you think?

Why don't we go for the most orthodox method for now?

Sir Goblin Slayer, you take the front.

Sir Spellcaster and I will take both flanks.

Lady Priestess, stay behind Lady Archer.

U-Understood.

So you just need me to look out in all directions and call out support.

You are the key.

I know.

Good grief. I am a mage, you know.

We're counting on you.

Yes, yes, I know.

I'll show you just how manly dwarven men can be.

And we lizardmen are all noble warriors.

You've got this?

Yes, I can do this.

Once we open this, we're going to run. Get ready.

What about the spellcaster?

If you find it, take it down first. That's the only choice we have.

I know I'm stating the obvious, but what a pain in the ass.

Even if it casts a spell that affects our status,

if one of us can still move, you'll have to regroup.

As long as we don't all go down, we'll have a plan.

And if we all go down?

Just don't.

Well, all right. I'll do my best to make sure that doesn't happen.

Yeah. Don't use any spells.

Just miracles.

Right.

Okay.

O sickle wings of the velociraptor...

Slice, fly, and hunt!

O merciful Earth Mother,

please protect us, the weak, with the powers of the earth.

Let's go.

That's one.

That's two.

O Great Sheep who walked the Cretaceous...

Grant to us a modicum of your long-sung success in battle!

Damn it. I've seen more goblins than I want to in a whole lifetime.

You sure are cheerful, Scaly.

Over there! There's one with a weird-looking staff over there!

A shaman? That's eight.

Can you take it out?

I'll give it a try.

Take that!

O merciful Earth Mother, please bless us,

the wanderers in the darkness, with holy light!

All right! You're mine!

Crap!

Keep your senses about you!

It feels like I'm underwater.

Goblin Slayer!

Everyone!

No...

Impure.

O merciful Earth Mother,

please, by your revered hand, cleanse us of our corruption.

Purify!

Huh?

Huh?

What... What have I done?

Well done.

Well done.

R-Right...

Good.

That's nineteen. Stand up.

O-Orcbolg...

Drink this.

Use this!

I'm all good over here, Beard-cutter.

Sir Goblin Slayer, let us regroup.

Thanks.

Goblin Slayer...

You did well.

R-Right...

Gorgosaurus, beautiful though wounded, may I partake in the healing of your body!

We're moving ahead.

Can you run?

I'm fine. Come on, let's go.

Yes. I can also go.

I will go!

That's twenty-two.

Sir Spellcaster, are you ready?

You bet. Considering all the trouble we went through for this.

That's twenty-four.

Jump!

Spin the buckets, gnomes! Make them spin and spin and let them go!

Falling Control...

It was good that you saved that spell for me.

I know what I'm doing.

You okay?

This went well.

I wasn't so sure how things would end up for a moment.

Yeah.

This is the best way to take care of the goblins.

I-Is that going to be okay?

The hole made to the fortress on the embankment using

the Tunnel spell will eventually close up.

This building won't be destroyed.

That's not what I meant. I'm talking about the water that's inside.

I can't do anything about that.

We'll just have to let the elves know later to deal with it.

And once we get back, there's a wedding to go to.

You haven't thought about marriage yourself?

Not for another thousand years, at least.

That might be too late.

What'd you say?!

Once I become a dragon, may I take you as a dragon's bride?

Wait, what? Are you asking me out? Seriously?

Well, we'll just have to see in a thousand years.

Are you tired?

Oh, no. I'm not... but maybe a little.

I see.

Will I be able to continue believing in the great Earth Mother?

Am I worthy of receiving miracles from the great Earth Mother?

Have I been able to grow even a little from a year ago?

Look.

Huh?

A rainbow.

Dawn Strike!

Hell! It's hell!

Carbunculus... Crescunt... Iacta!

I can keep going, but how are the rest of you holding up?

It's... probably going to take a little longer.

The flow of water has changed above.

It seems our opponent's magic circle has broken.

Sealing them again will be easier now.

Huh? I wonder if there were other adventurers around.

The gate to Hell is about to open.

We connected somewhere forbidden...

We opened the gate to transfer us to Hell.

Though it has been sealed,

the gate will eventually open again.

Considering that timing is apparently right now...

I can't tell if my luck is good or bad.

Maybe it's the elves.

I'm not so sure.

They're slow to act, so I'm not sure if

they'd bother to take action at such an opportune time.

When an elf points,

their hand can pierce through vital points at the most unexpected angles.

Well, whatever!

Once we beat all these guys, everything will be solved!

Here we go!

And now, if you would exchange your vows.

Usamiakitowotoku riinomochinneie inoyurun'ahowo chihionokahisatawa.

Usamiakitowotoku oshiroyuinawoto kisototowo chihionokahisatawa.

Did you hear the blessings from the forest?

Yes.

Yes.

Then...

Their vows have been exchanged!

A new forest will be born where that arrow lands.

Tonight shall be regarded as the moonlit night in which

the rainbow appeared for centuries to come.

So what happened when you were caught in the goblins' trap?

W-Well, me and long-ear— I mean, your princess—were about to—

I'm sorry for all the trouble our princess must be causing you.

No, no, not at all.

She's actually rather quick-witted.

Hey, Scaly! Give me a hand real quick!

What is the matter, Sir Spellcaster?

I can't handle all of them on my own.

Well, well, in that case...

Elves, how about I tell you the tale of the greatest lizardman,

the one with black scales who could summon storms?

Oh, hey, I know of him. I've met him before.

Then I hope you enjoy the truth and legends of a century and millennium ago.

Yeah, Elder Sister is definitely embarrassed.

You don't need to go?

This is your home, isn't it?

Oh, nah. It's no big deal.

For them, to put it in human terms,

it'd only feel like I was away for two or three days.

I see.

My sister did say she'd write me once things settled down.

Why don't you write a letter?

You haven't been back to your homeland, have you?

No one would read a letter from me.

I'm an incompetent younger brother.

Is that so? I honestly think you're doing a good job.

You're even silver-ranked.

I see.

I see...

Seriously, Orcbolg. All you ever say is, "I see."

Are you going?

A girl has her own ways of having fun.

I'm glad...

I'm glad your sister was able to get married.

Thanks.

What's the matter? You seem down.

Oh, no. I'm fine...

Don't lie to me.

It doesn't matter what it is.

If you've got something pent up, just say it.

We're here to celebrate today.

Then what do the vows they exchanged earlier mean, exactly?

Oh, that? They just basically swore they'd be together forever.

Of course, that's forever in elf terms.

Will you say a prayer?

A prayer?

Yeah, to the Earth Mother.

Elves do have some ties with her, too, you know.

Very well.

O merciful Earth Mother, please, by your revered hand, may all their paths bear good fruit.

It looks like my prayer reached the Earth Mother.

Now my sister will be all set.

Yes.

In that case, come on. Let's go.

Huh?

Hey, you two! Over here!

You know, I'm really nervous.

I've never been to a party like this before.

Confidence is the key. Just be confident.

Oh? I guess you're used to these occasions?

I was trained for these at home.

Not to mention, there are parties like this in my line of work.

Huh... Well, whatever.

Hey, look! Let's head up front.

What's about to start?

You'll see in a sec.

Oh, is this the gift from the bride?

Oh, I've heard of that before!

They say the person who receives it will be able to get married.

I've helped out at a ceremony before.

If she's gonna hand it out, it'd be a shame not to take it.

Huh...

Never hold back at times like these.

Oh, r-right.

Love is fate. Fate is death.

Then may the next love and affection go to the maidens fated for death.

We then had fun for three days and three nights before returning to the town.

Quite a bit of time has passed since, but my sister's letter still hasn't reached me.

Which probably means that their banquet still continues today.

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Once There Was Youth, Now There Is Nothing but Ash