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Rentt's heading back into the labyrinth today...

No, he's not supposed to go until the kidnapping thing calms down.

It wouldn't kill him to take the day off...

Nah, I suppose that's impossible for him.

Not bad.

I've made some adjustments just for you.

Since I know your habits.

He definitely knows who I am...

A New Weapon and Power

I've given it the ability to use mana, spirit energy, and divinity, just like you asked.

Try it out.

Okay.

First, magic.

Wow... you're a lot stronger now.

Your mana seems way more powerful.

All I can do is try and force it into the sword, though.

But I do have some degree of control over my spirit energy.

And lastly, divinity.

This is a good sword.

Infusing it with divinity didn't harm it at all.

Look... it's sprouted new leaves.

An effect of the divinity?

It's the only thing I can think of...

Hey, how are you able to use divinity?

That's normally given to you by the gods, right?

I once repaired a shrine that had been abandoned.

You're more of a believer than I thought.

I just felt like doing it for some reason, is all.

I don't even know what god it was.

It must've been a lower-ranking one, I'm sure.

Hey, can I keep this?

If these sprouts grow, they might have divinity in them.

Fine with me.

Thanks.

Can I practice a little more?

Sure. What are you going to do, though?

You've tried everything, haven't you?

I want to try them all at once.

Will this do?

Yeah.

Have you ever heard of Mana-Spirit Fusion?

I've heard rumors.

It's a technique that allows you to massively power up your magic

and spirit skills by using them both at the same time.

You'd have to be a real master to do that.

Of course.

You screw it up, and your body explodes, I've heard.

Want to back out?

No, I'll try it.

An explosion wouldn't be enough to kill this body, anyway.

Here.

Use this.

If this breaks in the process, it's no loss.

You're sure?

Yeah. It can't handle divinity, but it's a lot cheaper than a new sword.

Perfect for testing.

Okay. First, I put my mana into my sword and spirit energy into my hand...

I-Is that...

This is tough...

It's like I'm trying to jam something into a box that's already full.

This is bad... I can't keep it up...

Hey... are you going to add divinity to what you just did?

That's really dangerous!

I am.

I need power...

If I'm going to be a Mythril-class adventurer!

Y-You okay?

That looks like trouble!

Hey, the sword can't take any more of that!

The sword turned into a ball?

I'm sorry... your sword...

It's fine.

Divinity has the power to remove impurity and restore matter to its original state.

So you can't use it with a normal weapon,

'cause it'll break the bonds holding the it together.

This sword's made to handle divinity, but it can't take what you just did.

The most you could do is Mana-Spirit Fusion.

Hey... what do I do if I find an enemy I can't defeat with that?

You want me to make you a dozen that you just carry around with you?

I don't have the money.

I know that.

I'm gonna need good equipment if I'm going to become a Mythril.

I need to make a lot of money.

Please!

It's not happening!

But...

I can't take a job that doesn't come from the guild!

It'll cause a huge mess for me later.

Please! I'm begging you!

You need to learn when to shut up.

Or do I need to teach you?

Hey.

Wh-Who are you? You look weird...

Let me talk to him.

I think I can take him for all he's worth.

Do what you want with him.

Bye, kid.

He says he'll talk to you.

Um...

Hey.

Who are you?

An adventurer.

I can't promise I'll take the job, but I can at least hear you out.

Really?

Yeah.

Please defeat the Lord... the Lord of the Lake!

The "Lord of the Lake"?

What a mess this is...

The reward, and the quest itself, are both full of problems.

My name is Ryuntus. I'm from Tottsu village.

Right. The one that's several days to the east, correct?

You know it?

I've heard they have a strange festival.

Yes.

There's a legend that they once offered up a young, beautiful girl whose body

was brimming with mana to the Lord of the Lake, in exchange for saving the village.

They still hold a festival once a year to remember that day.

But this time the Lord of the Lake actually appeared,

and ate the girl who was playing the role of the sacrifice!

And...

It's started demanding more sacrifices.

Several of the village girls have already died...

I see.

Help us!

The next sacrifice is my little sister!

Please!

Ryuntus's wish is to save his sister, not to kill a monster.

There's no need to fight the Lord of the Lake.

But...

Something feels really wrong about this.

It's a quiet village.

Yes. It's a small village, but it used to be much more lively.

But since the Lord of the Lake appeared, everybody's just gotten so tired...

This way, Rentt.

Right.

What's this mark?

It's a sign.

The house with this mark has to be the next to offer their daughter up to the Lord of the Lake.

Did the Lord of the Lake put it there?

No, it lives deep in the lake. No one's ever seen it.

It was probably put here by a Kelpie that serves it.

A Kelpie? That's a powerful monster.

It is?

Brother?

Amiris! I'm back!

This is Rentt, the adventurer!

He's a Bronze-class!

He's going to save you!

Jeez!

Brother, I told you so many times not to talk to any weirdos when you went to the city!

But Rentt's a good guy!

You only think that because he's tricking you!

He looks like a weirdo to me!

That's really mean...

I can hear every word since my senses got better when I became a monster...

You're Rentt, the adventurer, right?

Yes.

Thank you for listening to my foolish brother.

No, it's fine.

But the festival of Tottsu village is an ancient tradition.

I can't selfishly ask to be the one girl excused from it.

Amiris!

Please, forget what he asked you, and leave.

I was hired by Ryuntus.

Only Ryuntus has the right to rescind the request.

I'm not rescinding it! Ever!

If you're going to be staying in this village, please use our home.

But please don't interfere with the festival.

I'm glad to become the sacrifice.

I'm sorry my sister's so stubborn.

The festival's tomorrow night?

Yes.

From the look of it, Amiris is not going to run if we tell her to.

What will you do?

I know it's very dangerous.

But if there's any chance my sister can be saved... I'll do anything!

So please!

Hey, mister, what are you selling?

This is dried meat.

And this?

Dried fruits. Here, try some.

Really?

It looks so good!

But I do have a request...

What is it?

Tell your parents to buy something.

I can't sell anything because nobody's coming!

Okay!

I'll tell them!

Great. Eat up.

Thank you!

I'm sorry... I want to ask you something.

A monster!

A mons-

He'll eat us!

I've never seen you in this village before.

Here for the festival?

Something like that.

You came at a bad time, then.

The Lord of the Lake is angry right now.

And so the villagers have better things to do than buy my wares, I guess!

I see.

Rentt!

Lunch is ready!

Okay!

Sorry to interrupt your business.

It's fine.

You should give up on the festival and head back to town.

All right.

Did you get to take a look at the lake?

Yeah.

Anyway... does that merchant come often?

Yes. They stop here often. It's quite nice of them.

I see.

Forgive us, Amiris.

No, don't apologize.

The Lord was the one who chose me.

I was sure Ryuntus would take you and run away...

He was telling everybody we should call off the festival...

He was?!

If we make the Lord angry, it could easily destroy this village!

He was so desperate... he was worried about you, but also the future of this village.

He really is such a fool...

Amiris, can we talk?

No! Don't come in!

The sacrifice must not meet others so casually!

All right. Then I'll say it here.

I'll take care of things.

There's always a way.

But...

I'm serious.

So you must struggle, too.

Struggle? How?

No human could defeat the Lord of the Lake!

Ryuntus and I will handle the Lord of the Lake.

That's impossible!

Amiris, don't do anything to make your brother sad.

He's all the family you have, isn't he?

So struggle.

As long as there's hope...

That's all I wanted to say.

Thank you.

Our Lord, who protects us from the bottom of the lake...

Each time the horns of your servants leave their mark, we make our sacrifice.

One sacrifice of treasure, one, of our daughters.

When the azure light guides,

protect us from disaster...

I'm sorry, Amiris.

We must do this to protect the villlage.

I know, sir.

Do your duty well.

Let's go.

Right.

Amiris, are you ready?

Yes. Let's go.

Rentt! The fog!

Yeah. It appeared at just the right time.

I can't see a thing...

Let's turn back!

The orb...

Looks like our "Lord" has made his appearance.

Rentt, there's something there!

This is the Lord of the Lake?

Lord, please, calm your anger!

Protect the village! Protect the village!

Stop, Amiris.

You're wasting your time.

I'll sacrifice myself... I'll sacrifice myself, so...

The orb!

It's just a beacon, nothing more.

Hang on to the ship!

He's floating on the water?!

It's nice to have a friend who's an alchemist.

Now, then... let's show this "Lord" for what he really is.

Krakens are normally found in the ocean.

They don't spit fire, either.

What?

It's that weirdo from this afternoon!

Just like I thought.

A mage cast an illusion on the fog, and then fired Fortia Bolivus.

If you'd just left, you wouldn't have lost your precious life.

To think the Lord of the Lake was just an ugly traveling merchant.

I've already lost my life once, anyway.

What the hell are you talking about?

Rentt!

I'm fine. It's over.

What's that ship?

What is happening?

Amiris? Is that true?

Yes.

They pretended to be the Lord, and demanded sacrifices!

How awful...

Rentt, did you realize from the start?

I did think it was suspicious.

A monster that's been worshipped as the Lord of an area doesn't just go out of control.

Hey! Where are the other girls?

Answer them!

They're alive!

We were going to sell them for a fortune in another land!

They're all alive, right?

There's a small hut on the other side of the lake.

That's where they are!

Get a carriage ready!

We need to go save them!

Right!

Ryuntus, this means the job is complete, correct?

Yes, of course!

We're doing the festival over. Stay and watch it.

He's right. You don't have to leave so soon.

Sorry. Someone's waiting for me in Maalt.

Too bad, then.

Rentt, I won't forget how you saved the village, and Amiris.

Thank you.

You're welcome. Be well.

Yes, take care!

Rentt!

Amiris, what did you...

I just wanted to thank him, is all!

Thank me, huh?

Then I shall gladly accept your thanks.

Those kidnappers said they didn't grab anyone but women...

They seem to have nothing to do with the kidnappings of new adventurers

that Sheila talked about...

I see. So Ryuntus's sister was saved, then?

Yes.

And the other girls are all safe, too.

Excellent.

It's thanks to the magic item you lent me.

It's nice to be able to walk on water, isn't it?

Yeah.

If it was real, I would've loved to see the Lord of the Lake.

You were right not to go.

You had a rush job, right?

By the way, Rentt.

You stole the heart of another girl you saved, didn't you?

Of course not.

I did get a thank you, though.

A thank you, huh?

I'm sure she'll...

She'll forget me before much time has passed at all.

That's how it is when you're an adventurer.

The gods should punish you a little, I think.

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