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Morning, sleepyhead.

Kinan and the others are waiting for you for breakfast.

What's wrong?

Amanda, you're...

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How long has it been

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Of this darkness unending

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But try as I might to reach that light

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The seeking shadows, they always catch up to me

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So on my knees, here I pray for salvation—

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The strength to smash free of my chains!

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Let us soar beyond our wildest dreams

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With your handle in my hand

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We’ll take on all the world’s evils

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Forging an even brighter future

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Courage and conviction, a world of possibilities—

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All these things you gave to me—

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For as long as I live, I’ll never forget!

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No matter how hard the fight

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We’ll always win!

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You and I have only just started our story

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Keep facing towards the light

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Through thick and thin!

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Let’s keep filling in the empty pages

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Of our beautiful adventure!

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Episode 12

An Excited Fran Sets Off

Episode 12

An Excited Fran Sets Off

It's glowing!

Is it a monster?

You godsdamned spiders!

What the hell?!

Sorry, Cruise...

If I'd taken care of that Teleport Trap, we wouldn't be in this mess...

At least we have our weapons!

You can apologize later!

We just need to get through this...

Like that's gonna be easy! Gennel's already poisoned!

Sorry, Bro...

And the other team's no use!

Oh, gods, they're going to keep us alive to lay eggs in us!

Could you not say stuff like that?!

Someone help us, please!

I'm so embarrassed...

Sword Art: Downwards Break!

Damn!

Ow!

Sir, we're out of antidote and healing potions!

That's not good. If we could find a way to punch through them...

Another trap?

No one's even moved! Why's it activating?!

H-hey, look!

Yo... We're so screwed!

We're done for!

We're here to help.

And we made it in time!

Balz! Victor!

Miss Amanda!

Glad you're okay!

You had me worried.

Bro!

Here's an antidote.

Thanks!

They're gonna eat us!

Up here, guys!

Help!

Get 'em, Jet.

Thanks!

Ow!

Ouch!

Can I use fire?

I'd say you're allowed to use it now.

I got permission!

Flame Burst!

Tri-Explosion!

Fire Magic is so dramatic.

Gale Hazard!

Excellent work.

We can't let you outdo us!

Hell yeah!

The dragon's...

...gonna roar!

I'm glad you're all right.

Hey, Taluua. I'm glad I sent you to find help.

That youngling saw me, a guardian spirit, and called me a monster!

I'm sorry I put you through that.

Hmph. Now that rescue has arrived, stop dilly-dallying and assist them in battle.

Teacher, look.

So this is where that big bastard ran off to!

Time for payback.

Yeah. Make it pay for messing with you!

And grab its rare mana stone while you're at it!

Mm-hmm!

It made itself a shield from webbing!

It's gonna try to run again!

Great Spirit Taluua, heed my words! Rouse my allies to full strength!

Heed I shall. I will also spread chaos amongst the spiderlings.

There we go!

So warm...

Hell yeah, we're hype!

We're gonna win this!

We'll take on the swarm!

You focus on the Trickster Spider, Fran!

Okay.

All right, let's go!

Flare Burst!

Damn...

Let's take it out with one big attack!

Mm-hmm!

Elemental Sword: Fire!

Now it's shielding itself with its allies?!

Teacher!

Dammit, it's getting away!

Fine, then. We'll do it together!

Give it everything you got!

Mm-hmm!

Thunder Magic: Stun Bolt!

Damn, Thunder Magic rules.

Stun Bolt: Deals low damage, but inflicts Paralysis.

Got it, cool.

We can stun stuff then hit it with fire magic, or a bunch of other attacks.

Plenty to practice when we get back, Fran.

I love zappy magic!

No way... She's already learned Thunder Magic?

She's grown even more powerful...

Fran!

When Kinan and Fraumare wanted to become adventurers,

I couldn't find it in me to teach them how to fight.

If I had, they would die in battle, and their lives would be ever shorter.

I wanted them to live long lives...

I tried to protect them, but...

Keep it up and that rare crystal will be all ours!

Mm-hmm!

I won't let anyone else die on my watch.

Storm Magic: Wind Vortex!

I'm going to protect Fran!

Holy shit.

Miss Amanda...

That's Rank A for you!

W-wait, where'd it go?

The Trickster Spider and its mana crystal were destroyed.

Destroyed?

Fran! Are you all right?

Umm, we kinda wanted to get its rare mana crystal...

I wanted to get payback.

Should I... not have done that?

There's a path through here.

Probably leads to the core room.

All right, let's head for our final destination.

Yes, sir!

Please, Fran, don't hate me!

I don't hate you.

Damn, that Storm Magic spell, though... Mommy will be so sad if you hate me!

You're not my mommy.

It was way more powerful than that Greater Demon's AOE spells.

Rank A's not just for show.

HOLY SHIT!

We hit the jackpot!

Look how many crystals there are...

They want us to collect all of them?

They're so shiny...

Gather them into the item bags we distributed earlier.

And not a word to anyone about the amount of materials generated by this dungeon.

If that information got out, other guilds and nations would come after it.

Yes, sir!

And you... no pocketing extra materials for yourself.

I ain't gonna, you ass!

It's still set so only Trap Spiders should spawn.

Whaddya think, boss?

That's not right.

Should we eradicate the higher-tier monsters, then?

We don't want to deprive the dungeon of its power sources.

Let's return to the GM and ask for his guidance.

Very well.

What?

Oh, y'know.

Just, like...

You fought to protect my bros. Thanks.

And now you show up on a giant-ass wolf? No way I could take you on.

There was a spider behind you.

If I hadn't saved you, you'd probably be dead.

Never mind, we still got beef!

Do I know any Black Cats who have evolved?

Mm-hmm. Or heard of any.

So you really are trying to evolve, too, Fran.

Too...?

I knew two young Black Cats who had the same goal in mind.

Did they get to evolve?

They've sadly gone where none can follow.

I see.

Listen, Fran. I support you with all my heart...

But do not strain yourself beyond your limits.

Mmkay.

Sounds like Amanda really does worry about Fran a lot...

In any case, this means Fran's done with her first party dungeon expedition!

You are an endless source of rumors and conversation, Miss Fran.

Now you return to us with a C-Rank familiar.

Jet

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In any case, thank you very much for completing that quest.

Mm-hmm. But I had some slip-ups and couldn't show off too much.

Still, you had a mock battle with Amanda and survived a Teleport Trap,

then summoned a familiar and rescued your companions.

You've done more than enough to prove your prowess.

And now no one will think the GM has any weird thoughts about her.

Very well, then. I'll grant you permission to enter the Ulmutt dungeon.

Thanks, GM.

Also, on your way out, please take a look at the other Classes you've unlocked.

Okay.

One last thing... When will you be leaving Alessa?

Tomorrow or the day after.

I see. We'll certainly miss you.

You're probably relieved I'm going.

Was it that obvious? Still, we will miss you.

Guild Master, thank you for all you've done for me.

My pleasure.

Wow, Fran, you can change classes to an Elite Class!

Go ahead and touch the crystal.

Wielder Fran has changed her Class to Battlemage.

I'm a Battlemage now!

Congrats!

'Scuse me.

Hey, there you are!

You finish it?

Yeah, and it's a damn masterpiece. Try it on for me.

Black Cat Cape

Black Cat Boots

Fran looks cute in anything!

Black Cat Gloves

It's called the Black Cat Set!

Black Cat Battleshirt

Black Cat Gloves

Rejoice! We were blessed with Named Items!

Black Cat Belt

Black Cat Battleshirt

Black Cat Earrings

Black Cat Belt

Black Cat Battleshirt

Named Items?

That's what Amanda was talking about when I named Jet.

Named Items have better stats and divine protection.

You better thank the God of Beasts for bestowing this blessin' upon ya.

Thank you kindly!

Question for you, Garrus.

See there? Her belly's totally exposed!

Why the hell're you putting Fran in that kind of getup?!

Hey, most cat-type Beastmen prefer less clothing in general.

They can sense the wind and other disturbances on their skin,

and some hate how fabric restricts their movement.

Huh? That right?

Mm-hmm. It's a lot easier to move in than the dress armor.

But what if they aim for your exposed belly?

That's where that divine protection comes in.

See? Blocks most types of damage.

Wow! I really didn't feel anything!

Whoa.

Attacks that could bust through that would be fatal blows to anyone in high-rank armor.

All right.

In that case, it's definitely better for her armor to be on the light and nimble side.

The Black Cat's Divine Protection boosts all stats and prevents instant death.

But only Black Cats can earn that particular divine favor.

Prevents instant death? That's huge.

Yeah. This is one hundred percent the perfect armor for Fran.

The perfect armor for me...

Isn't that great, Fran?

Mm-hmm. Thanks, Garrus.

I should be thanking you! Been a while since I had this much fun makin' somethin'

So you're headin' for Ulmutt next?

Yep.

I was just thinkin of leavin' here and setting up shop in Ulmutt.

Really? Do you wanna come with us, then?

You're going the sea route, right?

Yeah. I wanted to show Fran the ocean.

Us Dwarves are mountain dwellers and can't swim, so I'll stick to the land route.

Seek me out when you get into town.

Okay.

See you in Ulmutt!

Yep.

Doing well, Rufus?

Hey, Amanda, long time no see. What brings you here?

I just came to check in on one of my grown-up kids.

How are thing? Getting customers now and then?

Wow, rude.

The other day, this Black Cat with a huge sword came in, and I sold her boatload of spices and cookware.

That must have been Fran.

Oh, you know her? Not surprised, little miss Protector of Children.

She reminds me of those two rascals at the orphanage back in the day.

She sure does.

After leaving the orphanage, they came back to deliver news exactly once, before setting off...

Long after that, I learned of their deaths.

I tried to track them down, but could never find them.

I cursed my inability to help them, and was plagued with regret for years.

If only I'd taught them how to defend themselves.

If only I'd seen them off on their adventure with a smile.

I'll swing by again sometime.

All right.

Amanda...

I'll always be at the Reception desk!

Stop by when you're back, Fran! Promise!

Mm-hmm. Be well, Nell.

Adventuring is rife with danger!

Now listen, if you're ever in trouble, remember the 100 Adventuring Commandments!

Nope.

Wha-?!

Bye, Fran. I'm gonna miss you.

Stop by my shop next time you're in Alessa!

Stay safe out there!

I'll train hard to keep up with you.

Watch out for traps on the way!

Mm-hmm. Thanks, everyone.

Hey!

So long!

Next duel, I'm winning!

That's so not happening.

What?!

Fran has so many connections to so many different people...

Good, good! I'm so happy for her.

Amanda.

Yes?

I'm gonna come back much stronger.

Next duel, I'm gonna win.

What's wrong?

Nothing! I'm excited to see how much stronger you get, Fran.

Mmkay!

Teacher, please take good care of Fran.

Yep! You got it.

I'm glad you're not alone, Fran.

Mm-hmm. I've got Teacher with me.

I'm a little jealous. But still, I'm happy you have him.

Okay, I'm going now!

Nothing. Just realizing you never called Amanda "Mommy."

'Cause Amanda isn't my Mom.

True.

But maybe just this once...

See you later, Mom-anda!

What's wrong?

Amanda, you're everyone's Mom-anda, huh?

We come with news, Amanda.

We took parts of both our names and gave them to her.

We named her Fran.

Will you keep her in your thoughts?

Goodbye!

Take care!

Kinan, Fraumare...

The girl you left behind, your little Fran, is living such a fulfilling life.

Watch over her, will you?

Take care, Fran!

I thank you for secretly monitoring that endeavor.

You'd better, Uncle. I nearly died multiple times.

Come, now, if there's anyone to blame, it's August Allsand.

One of our guild adventurers confessed he'd been paid by him

to feed mana-rich evolution potions to the monsters in the dungeon.

And those potions are rare indeed.

The money must have come from the northern Kingdom of Raydoss.

I can see that being possible.

Then Allsand's plot was to revoke guild control of the dungeon and pass it to Raydoss.

The man truly has no shred of shame...

As for my other request. Did your Spirit sense anything about her?

About Fran?

Come forth, spirit of protection: Taruua.

From what I saw, the child known as Fran harbors no ill will.

She was very inquisitive about many different things, and often spoke to herself,

but I did not sense that she was plotting anything nefarious.

So we needn't suspect her of being a Raydoss spy.

Her strength, and the rate at which she grows more powerful, is out of the ordinary.

She would be quite the threat, were she not our ally.

Still, I'm tired of constantly doubting her.

Let's agree she's merely an extremely powerful Black Cat adventurer.

I wonder what kinds of adventures are waiting for us out there.

As long as I have you and Jet, I'll be okay.

That's right.

Mm-hmm!

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da

ke

de

Because I have you in my hands

i

ki

te

ki

ta

i

mi

wo

shi

tta

You gave me a reason to live

un

me

i

wo

yu

ru

sa

nai

hi

to

mi

The strength to face forward—

ni

ra

n

da

sca

ry

way

Courage to take the scary way

ni

gi

t

ta

te

to

te

With you in my hands, I can...

Face

up!

Stro

ng

ly!

Face up strongly!

a

na

ta

to

ko

e

te

yu

k

u

ji

goku

March straight on forward into the depths of Hell

ki

zu

da

ra

ke

Every last one of our scars

na

no

wa

ta

ka

tta

a

ka

shi

Proves we fought to the bitter end

So

chan

ging

the

world

So let's change the world!

u

shi

na

tta

yo

ro

ko

bi

ka

na

razu

to

ri

mo

do

su

ka

ra

My tears that shine as brightly as your blade

na

mi

da

yo

ken

to

n

a

re

Are proof of the happiness we earned!

I'm flying!

Telepathic Air Ride!

Next stop, that floating island!

My name is Jean du Vix,

the great necromancer whose studies delve deep into the dark depths of magic!

Huh?

What's with this guy?