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Lady Elsa!

Lady Elsa!

Did you find her?

I'm afraid not.

Nor I.

Elsa...

EP 8\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hSuspicions and Sightseeing

So humans live in the fairy world, do they?

I had no idea.

And that outfit you're wearing...

It looks a bit too detailed to be some sort of costume.

Not to mention the jewelry.

Could they perhaps be genuine?

They have a curiously intense luster.

Sasaki, who is this person?

Er, I'm terribly sorry.

Could you please give us a few moments alone?

What's this? Why so uncomfortable?

I'd love to hear what she has to say.

It's a rather delicate subject, you see...

Suit yourself.

I really appreciate it.

What am I going to do?

Futari Shizuka knows about Lady Elsa!

I seriously have to watch what I say,

or else she'll learn that all my talk about magical men

and Java sparrow fairies was bull!

I have to find a way to cover up the existence of the other world!

But I can't think up a decent excuse...

On top of that, Hoshizaki-san said this lady's a shrewd operator.

Saying the wrong thing could easily make the bleeding worse!

Rest easy.

She cannot understand the language of my world.

As the words you say are heard by those around you,

they are also filtered, through my magic, to be understandable by its locals.

However,

what she speaks is heard by the denizens of this world as an otherworldly language.

The reverse is also true. They cannot understand each other.

Oh, I see.

An unexpected but welcome development.

The chances of Elsa spilling information

about her world to Futari Shizuka are practically nil this way.

Lady Elsa.

Could you please explain yourself?

Fine.

You think we're behind it?

W-Well, you are, aren't you?!

Marc was imprisoned the day you visited.

And despite all your talk of saving him,

you're just sneaking around, smuggling gold ingots!

You received that gold as payment

for selling Marc out to Count Dietrich, didn't you?!

I understand how it looks that way.

You're saying it's not true, then?

Yes.

What I'm doing is necessary in order to save Marc-san.

H-How, exactly?!

I earned this gold in the course of doing business.

I intend to use it to make a profit trading with this woman,

then buy Marc-san back into good standing.

Is that true?

Yes.

But I'm afraid your presence here has cast the deal into doubt.

Please, Lady Elsa, rest easy.

I would never betray your father or abandon Marc-san.

Sasaki, is it all right for me to trust you?

I swear I speak the truth.

You've shown your true colors, child!

What did you hope to accomplish by reaching for her?

What's this now?

Fairy magic?

S-Sasaki!

What is she trying to do?

I'd like to know that myself.

Just what is the meaning of this?

Please. I merely saw a bug crawling on her shoulder.

I was going to brush it off.

I don't mind dispensing of you here and now.

I shall place a curse upon you.

A curse? What are you on about?

It should force you to show us obedience.

I suggest you take it seriously.

W-Wait!

I didn't mean anything by it...

What have you done to me?

Behold the back of your right hand.

Every time you feel hostility or malice toward us,

the crest will encroach further into your flesh.

It has only seized your hand for now,

but it will continue its spread.

Once it encases your entire body,

you'll be reduced to an unsightly lump of flesh.

Not even the greatest regenerative powers can save you

from the destruction this curse will wreak on your body.

If you fear eternal existence with no faculties outside of your own mind,

I suggest you strive to purge yourself of negative intentions toward us.

You're a rather decisive one, aren't you?

I see.

I thought I could exploit a weakness to get this midlife magical man into my thrall.

But it seems you've bested me yet again.

Lady Elsa.

As you can see, it's quite dangerous here.

Please, allow me to return you to your home at once.

Wait, Sasaki!

What is it?

There's so much I want to ask you.

I'll pay you a visit after I see you home, of course.

I want to know now.

What is this place? Who are you people?

Please, tell me!

But what can I say to her?

My standing with her greatly affects my standing with Count Müller.

Ruining your relationship with someone by crossing their family happens all the time.

This is serious business.

What can I do to make you trust me?

Shall we see the sights, then?

The sights?

This "ferry" was surprising enough, but the buildings are even more so!

Is this really your hometown?

Well? Do you trust me now?

F-Fine, I trust you.

I mean... I kind of have to, don't I?

There's nothing like this in the Kingdom of Herz or any of the surrounding lands.

I appreciate your understanding.

Why did you come to our world, Sasaki?

What do you mean?

What could someone from a world this prosperous possibly be seeking in ours?

That's a good question.

Harmonious relations between the two, I suppose.

That much is true.

I just left out that I'm also doing it for personal satisfaction and delicious food.

I see.

Pardon me. Would you kindly include me in your little conversation?

I prepared clothes for the girl and even rented out this ferry!

It's a bit cruel to leave me out entirely.

We're not leaving you out, I promise.

She was just saying she thinks your kimono is fabulous.

Was she? Really?!

She was complimenting the beautiful color coordination.

My, my! I'm tickled you appreciate it.

But in that case...

Perhaps I'll pick out a kimono for her as well.

Lady Elsa, that structure there is Tokyo Tower.

Hey!

Squee!

Squee!

Hey!

Sasaki! What is this food called?!

It's so sweet and crispy and airy...

I've never tasted anything like it!

I'm glad to hear you like it.

Y-You should have some now!

You can't have mine.

Hello, everyone!

I'm here in the Hamarikyu Gardens!

The cosmos are in bloom this time of year...

We should probably give that a wide berth.

Lady Elsa, we've run into a bit of trouble.

We should head elsewhere.

Look at this pretty visitor!

And where are you from?

This program isn't live, by chance, is it?

It is! We're broadcasting live!

I'm sorry, but could you please take the camera off us?

I-I suppose.

So sorry to put you on the spot!

Sasaki, what was that person...

Mama! It's TV! People from TV!

Levitation!

Honestly. What a careless child!

Futari Shizuka-san.

The work never ends with you, does it?

It's not nice to film people without their permission.

Y-You—

Hey, Sasaki! What's going on?

I'll explain everything later, Lady Elsa.

For now...

We run!

Has the Bureau been informed?

Like the manual says!

You've really stepped in it, haven't you?

The Bureau will surely have their eye on this girl.

I'd appreciate your help avoiding that!

I suppose your little curse does make it impossible for me to refuse.

Our fates are linked, after all.

In exchange, I'll guarantee your safety.

Oh? In that case, I suppose I'll lend you my aid.

They got here way too fast.

This would suggest

they've been watching us for a while.

Let's go.

I certainly didn't expect to be meeting with you again so soon.

I'm just a busy little bee, aren't I?

I got right down to work.

Is this the fruit of your labor, then?

No, this is a psychic that Futari Shizuka-san knows.

I was under the impression other countries

handled psychics not dissimilarly from the way we do.

I'd like to speak with you directly, if I may.

Sasaki, I think this man is talking to me.

Oh, that's right. I'm not supposed to say anything...

Yes, that's right.

I'm glad she remembered.

What's this, Sasaki-kun?

I believe she speaks a minority language as her mother tongue.

I see.

I'm sorry, but that's about all I know.

I'm afraid I'm only accompanying Futari Shizuka-san,

and she's only here for her in the spirit of friendship.

In terms of social hierarchy, Chief Akutsu has the overwhelming advantage,

but Futari Shizuka has the physical one.

No matter how powerful his position,

he couldn't escape instant death by her hand.

What is it?

About to offer a job for your part-time psychic employee?

I respect your friend's circumstances.

I won't ask anything further.

You don't say.

Well, I am truly sorry for all the trouble I caused you...

Now, if I may,

I'd like to ask you something as a contractor of the Bureau.

Then speak.

I'm sure I can see it done.

I believe that within your former organization

is a B-rank psychic capable of wide-area telekinesis.

He acted alongside you to intercept our operation just last week.

What about him?

Consider this a request to neutralize him.

Would that make this a hiring test you're putting me through?

If you wish to see it that way.

Assassinating a former comrade...

What a terrifying request.

I'll send Sasaki-kun with you for support.

What?

Oh, I'll feel so much better with him there.

Wait! Hey!

I won't give you a deadline,

but I'd prefer it done as soon as possible.

Excuse me...

Yes, understood.

I'll return swiftly with his head on a platter.

Lady Elsa?

Sasaki, I want to learn more about this world!

But to what end?

I want to learn more and take that knowledge back to my world!

It's a way I can be useful to my father.

I can contribute to our house outside of my ability to marry well!

I'm sorry, but I can't let that happen.

Why not?!

I won't tell anyone about you or this world!

Sheltering one girl can't be that difficult, can it?!

No, it would actually be quite difficult.

Every individual in our country is given a number,

and we're all monitored very strictly.

You don't have one of those numbers.

And with your obviously foreign appearance,

if the police were to approach you for any reason,

you'd instantly be thrown into prison.

Should anything become of you,

I'd never be able to face Count Müller again.

B-But I believe...

If your world were ever to attack ours,

we'd be crushed without so much as a fighting chance.

Now that I'm aware of that,

I need to do something for the sake of my world!

That won't be necessary.

How can you be so sure?

Ah, well...

I don't think your world is as weak as you believe it to be.

I agree with him in that regard.

Most of the weapons in this world rely on heat and impact,

and their operation is limited by time and cost.

As long as you erect barriers in advance,

you should fare well against any attack.

Also, monsters like wraiths that are all but immune to damage from impact and heat

would almost certainly wreak unilateral havoc upon them.

T-Truly?

Indeed.

Our world is far more versatile.

Wait, is Earth actually the world in danger here?

I've resigned myself to a lonely life, more or less,

but I do have a friend or two I go drinking with when they ask.

I've had a few kind work acquaintances, as well...

Oh? I've never seen that expression on your face, Sasaki.

Well, this is my hometown.

Seeing you like that just now sent a thrill up my spine!

Surely you jest.

You've been scolding me this whole time, after all.

Well, I am rather sorry about that...

You must be the only person besides my father who ever scolds me like that!

Has Lady Elsa got a bit of a sadistic streak to her?

You may rest easy. We would never do anything like that.

Of course. I trust you, Peeps.

I'm glad.

Lady Elsa?

My father's going to be cross with me.

He likely will scold you, it's true.

It's natural for any caring father to worry about his daughter.

Fret not.

We'll help explain the matter to Julius.

We share in the responsibility for failing to confirm our cargo.

That's right.

Thank you, Mr. Bird... Peeps.

Another hour or two will make little difference.

Let us learn more about this world together!

That look in his eyes...

Okay!

That's known as a biidoro.

It makes a curious sound when it's blown into!

Yeah, that's a bit off the subject...

But I suppose it's fine.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

I've confirmed the quality of what you brought me.

I'm willing to pay the initially negotiated price.

Thank you.

I'd be happy to go through with it.

But how shall I pay you?

Regarding that...

Could part of the payment go toward acquiring items I ask for?

I promise it won't be anything especially difficult to acquire.

Will you be paying me for my labor?

Yes, of course.

In that case, I'm willing to be flexible.

I greatly appreciate it.

I'd like to go with that, then.

That will make it less likely to get back to the chief.

At this rate, I should be able to ensure Marc-san's freedom very soon.

Peeps.

Indeed.

Lady Elsa, allow me to accompany you home.

The Wanderer

Very well. Please do.

Pe—

Peeps?!

Magical Field!