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Hello there. It's me, Arc.

Here we are in Lord Lamburt's territory.

As for why we're here...

I'm an elf messenger from Lalatoya in the Great Canada Forest.

I'm here to give my regards to the lord on the occasion of his wedding.

That's quite the fancy castle.

Which makes me suspect he might be exploiting his people.

A fair point. But I'd have to think anyone willing to wed an elf

would be more open-minded than you're suggesting.

I hope you're right.

It may even mark a turning point for relations between the two races.

The times are changing.

Not that I know how it used to be!

But I'm going to confirm whether or not this elf was

forced into this marriage, too.

That sounds like you.

Now, how will the lord play this?

If he's up to no good, he'll likely turn us away.

That is... a lot of hospitality.

What's all this then? "Those fetching eyes, with light pink skin..."

"You are like a piglet"— What even is this?

Welcome, elven messenger!

I am Lord Petros Lamburt.

And this is my wife, Toreasa.

We're so glad to have you!

Congratulations on your wedding.

Thank you. I'm sure you're tired after your journey.

I've had a meal prepared.

It's nothing fancy, but please, enjoy.

I know what an elven appetite can be like...

Oh, dear, you make me sound like some kind of glutton!

When I see you enjoying your food,

it fills me with a strange kind of happiness.

It makes me wonder if there is any joy greater

than seeing your beloved's hunger satisfied.

Darling...

Toreasa...

Doesn't seem like he's up to anything untoward.

Y-Yeah...

I realize this might sound rude,

but I've heard that the governor here

has been in charge of these lands for 20 years.

That doesn't seem to match your age, Lord Petros.

I see. You're suspicious of me, Lady Ariane.

No, it's not like that...

I can assure you, I am the second generation lord of Lamburt.

The second?

It was uncovered a month ago that my father, the previous lord,

was persecuting elves in secret.

I made an effort to convince him to rethink his ways,

but sadly he paid me no heed.

So instead, I forced him out of his office, and took over as the lord.

And what's become of the previous lord since?

Evildoer or not, he is my father...

I've had him retire to a small chamber at the top of the castle.

Toreasa here has really helped me through it.

I dare say it was love at first sight.

A bold decision to make, though.

Humans and elves have such different lifespans...

I don't see the problem.

As I age, she will remain as beautiful as ever...

What could be better?

I'm relieved to see how happy you two are together.

We should get going now.

Oh, can we get the feast to go?

Wait, please.

There's actually something I could use your help with.

In here, please.

What do you suppose this is about?

If it's more PDA, we're leaving immediately.

I can tell you two are quite skilled, and thus have a request to make.

Could you protect my wife— protect Toreasa?

What's going on?

We'll hear you out.

Well, the truth is, over the past few days,

there have been several attempts made on Toreasa's life.

Attempted assassinations?!

I don't like the sound of that.

It started a week ago. It was in Toreasa's bed...

And then two days later...

Her food was poisoned.

Thanks to the food tester, she wasn't harmed, but...

And the food tester?

Thankfully, she survived, and is recovering at home.

In other words, your request...

Is that you find the person responsible.

What say you, Lady Ariane?

Let's do it.

I can't abandon a fellow elf in danger.

Thank you so much!

That said, if these traps have been laid in her bed and food,

it's likely the fiend is someone inside the castle.

Lord Petros, do you have any suspicions?

Too many to name, sadly.

Those who serve in the castle have done so since my father governed.

I'm sure there are many who resent myself and Toreasa, who deposed him.

Why not simply eliminate all of them?

Not all of them are at fault.

And should they be done away with, their families will be worse off...

That kind of mercy is likely to get you killed.

We're both aware of that.

There's no shortage of people who think poorly of our marriage.

But there's simply nothing that can be done about that.

People do not change easily.

And to change them, time and tranquility are both necessary.

We understand the situation. I suppose we should devise a plan.

Port cities always have fresh seafood!

I don't think I've ever had better lobster!

It's so fluffy!

Don't you think you're relaxing too much?

Try and have a little concern for them.

Sorry, sorry.

I have to say, despite how fluffy—er,

frivolous those two seem, they have such solid values.

Right. You could feel that they hope their marriage could

help society change for the better.

I want to help them, if we can.

Likewise.

So, what's our plan?

Let's start by gathering information.

I'll guard the two of them, and I want you to look into anyone suspicious.

Understood.

Three Days Later

You sure are enjoying yourself.

Have you done any actual investigating?

Of course. Leaving no stone unturned.

And?

Well, there was the guard for their bedroom...

Was there always some armor here?

Guess it doesn't matter.

It looked like he was searching the castle.

You think he's the one who did it?

Well...

Gotcha!

Why is armor moving on its own?!

You're being suspicious! What are you searching for?

N-Nothing!

We'll see what the evidence says!

D-Don't read that!

What's all this then? "Those fetching eyes, with light pink skin..."

"You are like a piglet"— What even is this?

What kind of brute reads someone else's love letter?!

A love letter? This?

Lord Petros and Lady Toreasa's marriage convinced me

to tell the girl I love how I feel, which is what the letter is for!

And there you have it.

What about the kitchen?

There was one soldier who looked like he had something on his mind.

He snuck off as soon as his duty was over, so I followed him.

And then I saw him enter an apothecary!

An apothecary? He could get poison there.

That's definitely suspicious.

I thought as much as well...

Shopkeep.

I need to ask, what did that man just ask for?

What, him? He had some questions about poisons.

Poison?!

Wanted to know where to find poisonous plants,

so I told him to look in the woods on the northern border.

This is it!

Gotcha!

Ow, ow! Wh-What is the matter with you?!

I am apprehending you as a suspect in the attempted poisoning of Lady Toreasa!

I did no such thing!

Then why did I catch you picking poison plants?!

You can explain yourself at the castle!

These poison are for making antidotes!

That way, if Lady Toreasa is actually poisoned next time,

we can treat her in short order!

R-Right...

And there you have it.

Oh, and on the way back, Ponta saw a strange bird.

A strange bird?

What's wrong, Ponta? Is your stomach bothering you?

Roger! Roger!

What're you lookin' at, fool?!

Just a cockatoo that can hum, eh?

A cockatoo that hums... That reminds me, in the castle garden...

What's that?

A bird cage.

My father kept a cockatoo, but it seems to have flown off at some point.

That might be the cockatoo in question.

But as I was saying, I checked anyone suspicious, and turned up nothing.

No.

There's still one prime suspect we haven't checked yet.

Lord Petros' father?

Still, he's been confined to his room... would he be capable of a conspiracy?

And even if we were to look into him,

he's unlikely to slip up, knowing he's being watched.

I've got the perfect plan.

And I've got a bad feeling about this...

Episode 2

The Toxic Fangs of Assassination Target the Elvish Bride

That damned Petros, locking me up like this!

No, no, it's not my son's fault. That elf is responsible for all of this!

She wrapped Petros around her little finger,

before robbing me of my standing!

Pardon me.

Wh-What is this?!

There was no other place to put it, so I was told to bring it here.

This is no warehouse! Take it away!

I have my orders. If you'll excuse me.

Stop! Get back here!

Damn it! I can't believe she'd dump this garbage here!

Wh-What is this thing?!

I-Is there someone inside of it?

Doesn't look like it.

No, I'm here.

I should disassemble it and toss it out the window!

Or light it on fire and burn it to ashes!

No matter. I'll only be in here for a short time longer.

That cockatoo!

Listen well. Tomorrow is the anniversary of my wife's death.

Petros and Toreasa are bound to visit her grave.

That will be our chance.

Roger! Roger!

Then he really was behind it all!

But what exactly is that cockatoo up to...?

Where did that skeleton go?!

You'll learn your place soon, you elven wench!

I do feel a bit guilty about the two of us sharing such a confined space.

No, I really shouldn't be thinking about that sort of thing.

Not when the future of human-elf relations is resting on our relationship...

There it is. Go!

Armor Lariat!

Armor Lariat!!

We know all about your little scheme!

Wh-Who is this?!

Doesn't matter! Our target is the elven bride!

I, uh, wouldn't recommend that...

Fire, I implore you. Light this sword ablaze!

That's not Toreasa!

If you want to die, then face me!

I'm so glad you could make it, Lady Toreasa.

Rovelis! How are you feeling?

Better, thankfully.

I would've died if you hadn't been there.

I've been wanting to see you again, so badly.

It's an honor that you'd grace my humble house, Lady Toreasa.

There's not much, but please, make yourself at home.

Sacred Knight skill,

Judgment!

J u d g m e n t

And that's all of them.

Right.

That was an incredible display, you two!

Now we can collect Toreasa.

Where is she right now?

Visiting the food tester, who lives on the northern edge of the woods.

Poison plants that you can get in the northern woods, a poison tester...

And the former lord's cockatoo, who was seen in the same area.

Oh, no!

Arc, we need to get to the northern woods!

But, why?

Now!

Right!

There!

That house...

It smells wonderful.

Hold it right there!

Sir Arc! Lady Ariane! What is going on here?!

Well, uh, you see...

Excuse me.

Egads!

I knew it.

What is the meaning of this?

Lady Toreasa, the person who was trying to kill you... It's her.

She was receiving orders from the former lord.

And what does that prove?

Poison plants grow around here in great numbers, don't they?

It's been bothering me ever since I heard about what happened.

Not many people are lucky enough to survive poisoning.

So... what are you getting at?

The poisoning, and the fact that it didn't succeed, were all arranged by her.

She arranged it to fail?!

After failing to assassinate Toreasa with the venomous snake,

you feigned an attempted poisoning,

so that suspicion wouldn't fall on you.

But your real goal was even more insidious...

What insidious goal?!

You knew how kind Toreasa is, and you knew she would come to visit you.

And that would be the perfect chance to assassinate her.

Which you just attempted.

Oh, no!

She's running!

That's far enough!

Give it up.

Why did you do all this?

I will never accept a marriage between a human and an elf.

Elves cannot be allowed to rule over men!

Times are already changing. Don't do anything stupid.

I never expected to get away with it all.

If the alternative is living in shame...

Why are you saving me?!

It's people like you who most need to live to see the coming era.

And to change because of it.

Thank you, brave knights!

Toreasa is safe now because of you.

I knowing being betrayed like this must hurt.

Are you going to be okay?

What's happened has convinced me that we must grow stronger.

But...

I know.

But I am going to continue to believe in the common future of men and elves.

Toreasa...

From now on, I will protect you.

Darling!

Toreasa!

Darling!

Toreasa!

Darling!

Toreasa!

Darling!

I have to say, if it wasn't for ace detective Lady Ariane,

Lady Toreasa wouldn't have survived.

What's an ace detective?

Oh, just a thing from back home.

Still, I don't envy Lord Petros, having to punish his father yet again.

I don't think he'll need to.

After the bird!

It'll lead us right to the insurrectionist remnants!

He's got no allies left.

I believe the two of them might really be able to change the world.

Is that a Whispering Fowl?

Ariane. Arc.

That's Danka's voice!

Oh, it is him.

We haven't heard from our friend in a while.

Some force in the Rhoden Kingdom has been kidnapping humans,

elves, and beastmen, with no regard for race.

Head there immediately.

Translation: Lee Francis Timing: Andy Ellis Editing: Zachary Carlysle Quality Control: William Hagard Translation Check: Rei Miyasaka

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