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[TAKUMI] Maple! You did this, didn't you?

Hey, don't play dumb!

I was getting a good night's rest

and you wrap me up in your webs?

♪

What? No apology?

[MAPLE] I am sorry.

But master's been really busy.

Maple lonely.

[grunts] You're lonely?

That makes sense.

I have been busy.

Too focused on potion making and other work.

♪

I need to apologize, too.

Why don't we play, all right?

I can take a break today.

We play?

- Yay! Let's play! - [MARTHA] Hey, Takumi!

We got to play!

I've brought you some dinner!

[gasps]

♪

Hold on! It's not what you think!

Maple wasn't trying to eat me or anything,

we were about to play, that's all!

Ugh.

Oh, my.

This is spider silk, isn't it?

[evil chuckle]

[groans]

[MARTHA] Ow. So nice!

I can't believe we got to make clothing

with spider silk!

The texture's absolutely flawless!

Oh, Maple, you're the best, you know that?

Uh. Wait, Is spider silk really that big of a deal around here?

Of course! In fact, it's a luxury item here!

But the nobles always get to it first!

Maple, my friend.

You're gonna make us rich.

Hey, Maple!

Could you make something more elastic?

Oh. Maple doesn't really understand

what you're saying.

It's like...

Boing!

Y'know?

Elastic!

Get it?

♪

Uh?

She did it.

So cool!

Wow, they really communicated.

♪

[TAKUMI] Maple. So, um, about what I said earlier.

♪

[MAPLE] No play.

Busy now.

Well, that's great!

[birds chirping]

[TAKUMI] Right. While Maple's making thread.

I should use this time to finish my other projects.

[MOLLY] Hey, do you like mine?

[GIRL 2A] It looks great!

[TAKUMI] It's been nearly a month since I came here.

But I want to head to the city

and study alchemy soon.

So, what am I supposed to say to all the villagers?

They've been kind to me.

[birds chirping]

[BOBON] All right! How's the sizing?

Whoa, it's a perfect fit!

Now, a few minor adjustments.

The soles and toes just need to be reinforced!

You'll need it when you're kicking things down.

Um, kick things?

That's not necessary, I'm a producer.

[chuckles] Sure, but there isn't a single producer

who can wander into a forest full of monsters alone.

Yeah, you're probably right.

[BANGA] Oh. I see you finally finished that armor.

Yep.

A few more tweaks and we're all done.

[sighs] I'm really gonna miss you.

Huh?

Same here.

You're leaving, right?

If you want your production job to expand quickly.

I recommend going to a city with higher demand

and a more reliable supply of materials.

Thanks.

You're set for next week.

A trader from Bolton will be here then.

Bolton?

We've arranged for you to ride on his carriage.

Should make things easier.

Huh.

Thanks, Banga.

All right! Now that's all settled,

let's get this finished up, shall we?

You're incredible.

The both of you.

♪

Thank you so much!

[both chuckle]

[birds chirping]

[TAKUMI] Hey, Martha!

Huh?

Oh, Takumi.

- What's... - [MARTHA] This stuff?

It's the innards of a Horned Rabbit

Banga hunted.

And apparently, they're the most delicious part,

but they need to be processed to remove

any diseases or parasites.

Since we're not able to do that here,

we have to throw them away.

Well, what if I use purification magic?

Huh?

[TAKUMI] Purification.

♪

There! It should be edible now.

Oh, wow. That's great.

You're able to use light magic, Takumi?

Yeah.

Well, thank you.

Because of you, these won't go to waste.

- Though... - Hm?

It's for the best if you don't show

that magic to just anyone.

But, why not?

Light magic is a very special power,

only a few people can use it.

It's rare that magic users with enough skill

can make their living off that alone.

Oh, I wasn't aware of that.

Don't worry, no one here will pay it any mind.

But once you're out of the village,

you should be careful of that.

♪

[TAKUMI] All right, Earth magic, activate.

♪

- [rumbling] - Over the next week.

I used my powers to further develop Bord Village.

I wanted to make it as safe as possible

for the villagers to live in.

♪

And provide them all the conveniences I could.

♪

[clanging]

I mean, it's the least I can do for them.

After all they've done for me.

♪

Is this Bord Village?

[BANGA] Hey, Papek.

[PAPEK] Mr. Banga.

Good afternoon.

Is that everything you ordered?

- [BANGA] Yeah. - Very well, then.

We'll be waiting for your next order.

- Banga! - Uh?

Takumi. Are you ready?

Oh, right. So, this man is...

Yeah. He's the one I told you about.

Name's Papek.

I oversee a trading company in Bolton.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Iruma Takumi.

I appreciate this!

So, are you ready kid?

[TAKUMI] Yeah, I think so.

Oh, almost forgot.

Here. I arranged for a hundred

more to be delivered to your house.

If anything happens,

distribute them amongst everyone.

♪

Thank you, it's a big help.

[PAPEK] Hold on.

Is that a potion?

It is. Just your basic healing potion.

[PAPEK] And you made them?

[TAKUMI] Yes, sir.

May I take a look?

Hm?

Hmm.

Oh?

[MARTHA] Takumi.

I guess it's time.

Guess so.

Well, then...

I'll wait in the carriage, take your time.

[MOLLY] Hey, where's Maple?

I'm sorry. She's fast asleep.

I'll miss her.

Bye-bye.

Kid!

Take care!

And safe travels.

Thank you.

One more thing.

Here.

♪

What's this?

[WIFE 2A] It fits. Looks good!

[WIFE 2B] Yeah, I agree!

[MOLLY] Mister Takumi, you look like a superhero!

We wanted to show our appreciation.

So, we made this for you.

Maple was nice enough to produce the threads.

And I designed the pattern all by myself!

I love it!

Can't thank you enough.

Everyone...

our time together was short,

but I truly appreciate all you've done for me!

♪

[PAPEK] Hep.

[horse neighs]

[BANGA] We'll make sure your room

stays exactly the way you left it!

[MARTHA] Make sure you come back soon!

[BOBON] Bye, kid!

Don't cry!

[MARTHA] Take care of yourself!

[BOBON] See you later!

[TAKUMI] [crying] I'll miss you guys.

Thank you all.

Technically...

this is the first place

I've lived in since being in Mildgard.

My hometown!

♪

[rumbling]

[PAPEK] The villagers love you.

You're quite the popular one,

eh, Mr. Takumi?

[HEATH] It really does warm my heart.

You're practically family to those villagers.

Come on, are you crying right now, Heath?

I am.

This stuff gets to me.

You sound like an old man.

[grunts]

We haven't been properly introduced.

I'm Heath.

My name's Riell.

The silent, gloomy guy over here's Bogar.

Nice to meet you.

This lovely bunch is a rank C adventuring party.

They like to call themselves Lion Fang.

Oh, you must be Papek's bodyguards.

Right. But it's actually more peaceful than I expected,

so it's a little boring.

Yeah, I wouldn't mind if a few monsters popped out.

[TAKUMI] Well, I would mind it very much!

[RIELL] You're holding on to that bag

like your life depends on it.

Well, my pet Killer Spider's in it.

What? A Killer Spider'?

Wait, so you actually tamed a spider?

[RIELL] That's so cool!

Let us see!

Hey there, Killer Spider.

- [thuds] - [screams]

I'm sorry! Maple, why would you do that?

Hey. It's Riell's own fault.

Invading her space while she sleeps is dumb.

[RIELL] Hey, goldilocks! Who you calling dumb?

What are you going to do,

if this encounter causes her to fear humans

or the outside world?

Uh, really?

Why does she like Bogar and not me?

[HEATH] Bogar, the gentle giant.

That's a father for you!

Mr. Takumi.

Yes, sir?

Those potions you handed out earlier.

Might you have any more in stock?

If so, I would be more than happy

to purchase them from you at this very moment!

Oh, of course.

That can be arranged.

Maple, don't be rude!

- [gasps] - [horse neighs]

Whoa! My head!

What's wrong?

Please tell me it's monsters!

Just as it ought to be.

Makes the guard duty worth it.

Huh?

[goblins growling]

♪

No, it's goblins!

[RIELL] Stay in the carriage, Takumi.

♪

[RIELL] I'd say there's about 20 more in the forest.

I'll smoke them out.

[HEATH] Got it.

Okay, everything's gonna be fine!

Yeah, there's nothing to worry about here,

this is a perfectly normal occurrence

for traveling merchants...

[TAKUMI] Who are you trying to convince?

Let's go!

[arrows twang]

- [growls] - [grunts]

[both scream]

Okay! That oughta do it!

It took longer than I expected, though.

No time to waste.

Let's dice 'em up real quick

and collect their magic stones.

[MAPLE] Bogar, cool, cool!

Riell, no like.

Heath, meh.

♪

[TAKUMI] After that,

our journey continued peacefully

without another incident.

And then, three days later...

[PAPEK] We have arrived, Mister Takumi!

Welcome, friend, to Bolton!

♪

[TAKUMI] Bolton was the first big city

I visited in my new world.

Everything looked so new!

♪

My first stop was the adventurer's guild

with the three members of Lion Fang.

They needed to report their successful escort.

♪

If I wanted to stay in the city.

I would have to become a member of the guild

and register Maple as my pet.

♪

If it was up to me...

I would have preferred to register

with an alchemist's guild, though.

Unfortunately, there isn't one.

Or at least, not here in Bolton.

Huh?

[TAKUMI] Apparently, a lot of people register

with the adventurer's guild just to use the guild card

as their ID to get around town.

The receptionist, Hans,

was kind enough to share that with me.

If I'm cool with the lowest rank,

my membership will remain active

as long as I accept one low-level quest a month.

In the end...

I decided to join the adventurer's guild

and register Maple as a pet.

[screams]

PAPEK COMPANY

Right now, I have roughly a 100 of each in stock.

[chuckles]

That's music to my ears!

What would you say to ten silver for each healing

and stamina potion you're willing to part with?

As for the mana potions,

I'll happily pay 50 silver for each one.

[gasps]

[chimes]

UNDERSTAND AT A GLANCE! BY NOLYN

[TAKUMI] That's like, seven million yen back in Japan!

Sir, isn't that too much?

If I'm being honest with you, it's the opposite.

My offer is below market,

since you haven't made a name for yourself out here.

Oh, you don't say.

[TAKUMI] I dunno, this all sounds too good to be true.

Why would he be so honest

with someone who's practically a stranger?

Does he have an ulterior motive?

He doesn't strike me as deceptive, though.

By the way. I have some advice about choosing your home.

Wait. My what?

If your intention is to become

a successful producer here in the city,

I recommend setting yourself up with a home

that has a built-in workshop.

A home? No, no, please!

I've never even been here before today!

And I don't have that kinda cash!

If you're willing to consider a rental arrangement,

our company would be happy to recommend a place

that suits your needs!

Sir, can we back up?

[bell chimes]

[PAPEK] Oh, Thomas!

Show Mister Takumi the home we discussed.

♪

Uh. You know you're showing me a gigantic mansion, right?

Yes. It comes highly recommended.

Uh-huh. And highly priced too?

[THOMAS] For the mansion and the land,

your rent would cost one gold and fifty silver per month.

[TAKUMI] That's cheaper than I thought.

Wait! Hang on.

Someone probably died here, didn't they?

Not one death, sir.

It's pristine.

[TAKUMI] I bet I could use that storehouse as a workshop.

and I could definitely afford the rent

with our new potion contract.

[MAPLE] Master, this place, what is?

Oh, I'll tell you.

This place is our new home!

[MAPLE] Home?

Any questions?

Yeah, where do I sign?

We'll make arrangements for you to move in tomorrow.

Thanks! I'd appreciate it!

[sniffing]

[groans]

Hm?

Ah, yes, you've noticed the smell.

Yeah. It's been bothering me ever since

we arrived in Bolton.

[THOMAS] You're smelling raw sewage.

Really?

[THOMAS] The nobles use magical purifying devices

to treat the waste from their own mansions,

but, uh...

[TAKUMI] They don't use the same magical devices

in the city's sewers?

[THOMAS] In order to procure such devices,

one must excavate them from dungeons or ancient ruins.

They're far too precious.

So then, what? They don't purify them at all?

They do, on rare occasions.

Priests are hired to purify them.

Uh!

[TAKUMI] The next day, Maple and I

moved into our fancy new home.

[birds chirping]

We'll get to repairing the outer walls at some point,

but for now.

We've got bigger fish to fry!

♪

Mix quartz into the clay I purchased

from the Papek Company, use magic to shape it,

and then, once it's dried out...

add heat!

♪

[fire roaring]

Adjust the temperature.

Shorten the time it needs to bake

by using space-time magic.

♪

Stabilize its condition with alchemy.

♪

Stop conjuring my fire spell,

but keep surging the time magic.

♪

JOB

[TAKUMI] Oh, man.

I used a lot more mana than I thought I would,

but in the end, it was worth it.

It's finished!

Porcelain throne!

I missed you!

No matter where I reincarnate,

your smooth seat is like home!

[crying]

[TAKUMI] Papek, sir!

What's the matter?

[screams]

Oh, Maple?

What did you do?

[MAPLE] Entertain new guest.

This is a full-grown man,

he's not like the kids from the village!

[PAPEK] Ow!

Your silky embrace is like a warm blanket.

A gentle hug, whisking me away

to the land of dreams and glee!

[whimpering]

Sir, please forgive me for Maple's greeting.

Oh, it's fine.

A little surprising, but I'll manage.

I'm sorry, would you mind if I borrowed your restroom?

Not at all! It's right this way!

Maple, there's this word, it's called "etiquette."

Mister Takumi!

Wow, you work quickly.

No! I need to speak with you at once!

[TAKUMI] Oh, this is called a "toilet."

I attached a magical device to it.

Ugh?

Device, you say?

After you're finished with your business,

it breaks it down, purifying the water

so it can be used again.

♪

Purified, eh?

Mr. Takumi, do you possess

the rare aptitude for light magic?

♪

It's for the best if you don't show

that magic to just anyone.

Let's uh, keep that between us, shall we?

[PAPEK] Your secret's safe with me.

I do have a small request, though.

[gulps]

Could you create 50 more?

No, I'll need at least another 100!

A 100 toilets?

[farts]

I beg you!

Perhaps, as long as I get the materials I need.

Thank you so much, Mister Takumi!

Now, with an order of this size.

You're going to need some extra hands

to get the job done.

Well... I was planning to hire people soon.

I would recommend contracting a slave.

A slave?

Your aptitude for light magic

and talents as a producer warrant it.

Having a slave bound to secrecy by contract magic

would be best suited to serve you,

both as a protector, and a manager of your estate.

[TAKUMI] A secrecy contract?

You can use light magic,

which is a highly coveted skill.

The Church of the Divine Light,

which heads the Holy Empire of Sidonia,

views light-magic users, rightly or wrongly,

as "God's chosen ones."

Based on this belief, the Church scoops up

anyone with holy aptitude

and exploits their healing magic

on behalf of the empire

for their government's own gain.

If purification magic like this was used

in commoner's toilets,

I can't imagine they'd ignore it.

What?

Is it okay for me to mass produce them, then?

Leave it to me, young man.

I have ideas for how we can gain

the support we need.

But we'll have to do everything we can

to make sure no one knows

you're the one behind the production.

I understand.

[PAPEK] Which is why I implore you to form a contract

with a slave as quickly as possible.

Please, I need to stop you right there!

I don't believe in using slave labor.

I'm not sure I understand what you mean.

It's just...

The idea of a "slave" doesn't sit well with me.

But, sir, they're quite common!

If my only option is a slave.

I'd rather just do it myself.

You can't! That's impossible.

[grunts]

My guild card's glowing.

[HANS] Iruma Takumi.

In order to maintain your membership,

you must complete a quest

of the appropriate level within one month

of registering with the guild.

We're sorry to trouble you while you're busy,

but we urge you to stop by the adventurer's guild

before the deadline to select your first quest.

Now a quest?

Oh, boy.

I definitely do need extra hands.

Do you have free time in your schedule today?

Huh?

[PAPEK] Allow me to reassure you.

In the great city of Bolton,

there is no slave trader more trustworthy than

the Mulan Company.

Please wait here, I'll be back soon.

♪

[sighs]

Great, what have I done?

Huh?

♪

Wow.

Now, that's a beautiful garden.

♪

Uh?

[wind gusting]

Go home.

Huh?!

♪