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His Most August Majesty's kingdom of Ozmargo

consists of 32 key cities and 15 vassal states.

The capital of Karanbul, where this palace stands, is its heart.

Beasts of many species gather from far and wide, fostering a rich culture of...

Are you listening?!

H-Huh? What part were we reading, again?

Sari!

We managed to translate these books into human writing.

Writing.

Thank you, Cy, Clops.

But why did you start studying out of the blue?

Since I came here as a sacrifice, I don't know the first thing about this kingdom.

So I decided to learn,

but it's too much for me to take in all at once.

No mere human could appreciate the lofty history of beastkind.

I reluctantly consented to teach you because His Majesty ordered it,

but going further would be a waste of time.

I will return to my duties.

What are your duties, Mr. Chancellor?

The same as any chancellor!

I assist the king in affairs of state, of which he has many to manage.

He hasn't been able to rest in far too long.

Beasts and a Human Town

What?

I'd like to go outside the palace with you. Can't we?

Do you seriously believe I would permit it?

I'd like to see how normal beasts live.

No. I supply all your wants in the palace.

There's no need.

Are you sure, sire?

Still, I think you need a break every now and then.

Pretty please?

Once you start pestering, you never stop.

Very we—

Yay! Thank you, sire! I love you!

But only on one condition.

Oh, wow! It's so crowded!

And there really are all kinds of people here.

This is a major street in the heart of the capital.

Traffic is especially heavy here.

Hm? What's so amusing?

I-It's just that...

you look so suspicious, sire!

I can't help that.

More importantly, remember your promise.

I won't cause trouble, and I'll be home before dark.

Unacceptable! Unacceptable! You mustn't do that, sire!

I sent Anubis to a neighboring town. We must return before him,

You mustn't do that, either! Nor this!

or I'll be forced to hear more of his griping.

Do you understand your own position, sire?!

Even you're afraid of his lectures.

Unacceptable!

Okay, then. Let's get going, sire!

Also,

stop addressing me as "sire."

Oh, that's right.

In that case...

Let's go, Leo!

This fine cloth was dyed by Granian craftsmen.

You'll never find this color again.

My, what lovely gemstones.

You have a good eye. What would you say to this piece?

Oh, pardon me, miss. My, how little you are.

It's so lively.

But when I see it like this, it's not much different from a human town.

Hm? Something smells nice.

Oh, a bakery!

Welcome, miss. It's fresh out of the oven.

So's this.

So they have bread here, too.

They didn't serve it in the palace, so I never knew.

The palace?

Did you two come from the palace?

You've got great horns. Like the king.

Come, now, His Majesty would never dress up like such a shady character.

Word to the wise, they say the king hates anything made from wheat.

Although it's a luxury in these parts.

Under the last king, royals and aristocrats snapped up all the rarities.

But the current king couldn't care less about delicacies or fancy decorations.

That's why we're in business.

Indeed.

These days, big-shot nobles come into the city to shop,

so his tastes are great for us.

Here, Leo. This is yours.

I don't need it. Those spongy things won't satisfy my hunger.

Really? Are you sure you don't want it?

I'm full right now, so I'd love it if you ate one for me.

What fool buys food on a full stomach?

I'm sorry, but...

Come on. Say "ahh." Please?

"Ahh."

Well?

It's like chewing on air, but... well, it's not bad.

I'm so glad!

What's wrong?

Mommy's gone. Mommy's gone.

You got separated from your mommy?

Yeah.

What's your name?

Bolas.

Okay, Bolas. Let's find your mommy together.

The sun is soon to set. We must return to the castle.

I know. We need to find her quickly, or we'll be late.

Bolas's mom, are you there?

Bolas's mom!

Bolas's mo—

Wh-What?

Give the child here. The mother can see it this way.

Yes. Thank you, Leo.

We'll find her, then hurry back.

Why did I feel dizzy just now?

Is it from carrying this heavy head around?

Mommy's gone. I can't find her.

Sorry, Leo. Would you bend down a bit?

It's all right. We'll find her.

So don't cry,

okay?

Okay.

Bolas!

Mommy!

Where have you been?! I was looking for you!

I'm so glad you're all right.

Thank you so much.

No, we didn't do anything...

Watch out!

A h-human!

A human?!

Did she say "human"?!

I'm fine, Leo. So is the child.

Bolas!

Here, ma'a—

Don't touch my child!

She was in our shop earlier.

Did she steal anything?

Someone, call the guards!

Get out of our land!

Filthy human!

Look! The human's gone!

Find her! She can't have gone far!

We're going home before this uproar gets any worse.

Okay.

Your Majesty, where in the world have you been?

A human was reportedly spotted in the city.

Let us talk of this later.

Oh, Your Majesty!

These documents require your seal at once.

Later, I said!

I'm so sorry, sire!

I ended up causing trouble.

I got careless, and I scared all the townspeople.

You think those beasts feared a human?

Yes. I mean...

The way they looked at me

was just how humans look when they talk about beasts.

It must be because they have a history of war with us.

Beasts may be a lot stronger than humans are,

but no one I met today seemed like they wanted to fight humans.

And we humans are the same way.

Both beasts and humans

seem alike in your eyes.

I suppose your gaze can penetrate any deception.

Huh?

I should be the one to apologize.

I exposed you to danger while we were together.

It wasn't your fault.

No, I let down my guard.

I enjoyed this day of rest with you from the bottom of my heart.

Since the day I was born a king, I've never before made such a blunder.

You shouldn't bow to people, sire. The chancellor will scold you.

And besides...

It wasn't a blunder. I had tons of fun!

Sariphi?!

Then, this land's miasma is the cause?

Is that your diagnosis, my lord priest?

It is. All humans are susceptible to the miasma.

And no human has ever dwelt in our lands so long.

Meaning, if she stays...

If she stays, it will erode her vitality

until she ultimately expires.

Are you in pain, Sariphi?

Don't worry, sire. Go back to your work.

I'll be fine.

Sariphi.

If you remain in my kingdom, you will...

No matter what, I have...

But I swear, I'll save you.

The sky... It's blue.

Oh!

You're awake?

You're awake?

A human?

Dear! Dear!

Um... Where am I?

My clinic, on the outskirts of Turis.

You were brought here for miasma poisoning.

Don't you remember? You must have come from the border.

The wind blows miasma over to our side sometimes.

So this is human land?

Oh, don't get up yet.

Take your medicine first.

It's made from ambrosia, a fruit that grows only in lands with the purest of waters.

It will purify the miasma inside you in no time.

Medicine?

But I have no money.

Don't worry. We've already been paid.

Three days ago now,

someone left you unconscious in front of the clinic.

So I was left here.

We heard a knock in the night.

By the time we got outside, they were already gone,

but they left more than enough money for your treatment, as well as this note.

Beast writing and the royal seal? Is it from the king?

I can't read it...

If you remain in my kingdom, you will...

...but I'm sure that's what it's about.

The king...

saved me.

Good day to you, Doctor.

Why, hello, Roche.

How have you been feeling since then?

Better, thanks to you.

But tell me, have you hired a new assistant?

What?

I haven't seen that girl in your yard before.

Oh, her. She's...

a patient, actually.

A patient?

Come on in!

Oh, wait, they don't say that at clinics.

Hello, sir.

You sure seem healthy.

Sariphi, you're not well yet.

Don't force yourself to help out.

I'm fine.

But we got paid handsomely to cure you.

Yes, but that money wasn't mine.

And when I stop moving,

I can't help but start thinking.

Is there anything else you need done?

Goodness, I'm lucky you're such a hard worker.

The patients love you.

I didn't do much.

Listen, my husband and I were talking.

We don't know anything about you or whoever brought you to us.

But if... if you've got nowhere else to go,

you're welcome to stay here.

Somewhere to go?

I mustn't think about it. I can't live in that kingdom.

Even if I make my way back, I'll just worry the king again.

Well, you don't have to make up your mind on the spot.

Come on. Time for a breather.

Right.

I need to keep moving forward.

A new girl at the clinic on the edge of town?

I hear she was brought in for a sudden bout of miasma poisoning.

But rumor has it she's from Noel Village, up north.

Noel? Aren't they the ones who just sent a sacrifice?

Hello! I'm here for the usual herbs and—

H-Here! Take that and get out of here!

Huh? But I haven't paid for—

Just go!

What's wrong?

The townspeople seem different.

Sir! Ma'am!

Would you please leave, Sariphi?

The whole town's whispering that you're a sacrifice escaped from the beast realm.

They worry the king of beasts will come after you.

That he'll raze the town for taking you in.

You're right as rain now, aren't you?

So please, just go somewhere else.

I've got nowhere to go again.

But I guess that's nothing new.

...the king of beasts will come after you.

If only he would.

But I'll be fine.

Because no matter what happens to me,

His Majesty will still be there.

I... won't be fine.

I can't go back to life without him.

I've been looking for you, Sariphi.

Wh-What are you doing here, Your Majesty?

And in human form, no less!

In the human realm, free of miasma, I lose my beastly form and magical power.

That made tracking you down a challenge.

Tracking me?

But I thought you left me behind.

What are you talking about? I left you a letter.

B-But I can't read beast writing yet.

Wh-What did it say?

I penned a promise to come back for you.

Give me your hand.

What's that?

Ambrosia fruit purifies miasma. I used my magic to crystallize it.

The fruit is a rarity in Ozmargo, so it took me some time to acquire.

If you wear this at all times,

the miasma will be purified as soon as it enters your body.

Then... I can stay with you, sire? Leo?

Fool.

Don't ask the obvious.

You are my queen.

Sari!

Welcome back!

Back!

It's good to be home, Cy, Clops!

You're not sick anymore?

Nope. I've never been better!

Thank goodness!

Good! Good!

Thanks, you two!

Listen, sire.

I want to learn more about this land. About Ozmargo.

I want to see its people with my own eyes.

That may not be easy for a human like you.

I'll be fine. It's the land I'm going to live in with you, sire.

And I have this now.

If you use that ring and give your body time to adjust,

even a human should slowly develop an immunity to the miasma.

Once that happens, you can remove that thing.

Tolerate the inconvenience until—

Sire,

do you know what putting a ring on your left ring finger means in human lands?

Well, you see,

it's a token of a promise to stay together forever.

Curse you, human wench!

You leave me no choice but to summon princesses from far and wide!

Once of them will be chosen as our formal queen to—

Princesses?!

I bet they're all gorgeous! And lovely, too!

I can't wait!

It wouldn't hurt you to show some concern.

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