Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (魔術士オーフェンはぐれ旅)

Two hundred years ago,

I saw the hole the founding Sorcerers of the Dragon races

left in the barrier.

It was this which allowed me to introduce the power of Sorcery

to mankind, and found the Kimluck Church.

Even now, we await our salvation.

So it's like that.

Huh?

-- -- Big Bro?

Come on. You know we'll never pay off our room fees

if I have to do all the work myself, don't you?

Shh!

How far is the trip?

About ten kilometers northeast.

This theatre has stood for 200 years.

I hear the king back then was a patron.

Huh?

Ready when you are, Boss.

The place we're going now is far more dangerous

than any other place we've been so far.

But we're still going.

Because this is something we were all meant to do!

So if that frightens you, then take your cowardice and leave.

You're obviously wasting your breath,

'cause there's nobody that weak here.

Hm. Then it's settled.

We're off.

To Kamisunda Theatre!

So what now?

Seems obvious.

I think we can all see where things stand.

Yes, clearly.

The question is, who's gonna get the last piece of meat?

We could just slice it into thirds, couldn't we?

My question is why I'm having to split one person's worth

of food with two other people.

Why are you guys here?

Like I told you, I have to travel with you

so I can have you train me in Sorcery.

Then, someday, I'll be another fellow Sorcerer

you can count on. Right?

I don't know when someday is, but right now

I can only count on you to slow me down and eat all of my food.

That's harsh!

You know you'd be lonely if we hadn't tagged along with you!

It's fine, you can tell us!

Let me tell you as clearly as I can.

You're a burden!

You really think you'll last this entire trip

without somebody cooking for you?

And who is doing that, exactly?

I'm doing that. I... am... your cook!

What?

We wouldn't be in this situation if you hadn't taken

all the food we brought from Tafrem and--

Trust me, boys, this latest dish is sure to be a big hit.

I call it Miracle Stew. I hope you're ready!

But there was no getting ready for that.

When we tasted whatever it was you made...

It's honestly kind of impressive that she managed

to destroy that much food in one shot.

But the amazing part is her latest batch left us

unconscious for two hours longer than the stuff

she cooked up last time she tried to make us dinner.

Mm-hm.

Hmph!

Lady Mädchen!

The hell are they?

-- --

He's already gone.

Let's move!

We found a den of monsters.

This is entirely your fault.

Why are you acting like I did something wrong?

What happened with the food was out of my hands!

What happened with the food was you turned it into

a knockout potion like you always do!

Then why did you try it?

Because I hadn't eaten anything in over 12 hours!

I had to take my chances, okay?

Majic.

Do you really want that badly enough to die for it?

That seems a little much for one piece of jerky, right?

Think about how we got here.

We started walking when the carriage broke down,

reached a shady inn two days later,

where our money was stolen.

Forcing us to work to pay our room fee,

and then all our food vanished.

What should really surprise you is that somehow,

none of us are dead, yet.

Fine, fine, I get it!

I'll just go on starving and let the two of you

fight over the stupid meat okay?

Since Majic has selflessly agreed to withdraw

from the contest, you and I can skip to the real fight.

That's good. He doesn't have to die... yet.

Now, let's settle this!

I'll make it quick!

Master, what was that?

You two did just hear that, didn't you?

Yes, I did.

I couldn't have missed that scream if I wanted.

Then we should go try and help, shouldn't we?

Majic.

If you look toward those stars,

your hometown of Totokanta is over the horizon.

Yeah?

If I recall, we took off from Totokanta

about three months ago.

That sounds right.

We've been on the road since,

and we've gone through a lot.

Fenrir's Forest... Then Tafrem.

And now here, with nothing at all to show for it.

Could you please get to the point already?

That was the point.

We've been travelling for three months,

but it feels like forever.

'Cause it's all been such a crap storm,

that I can't even lay out the short version

without you telling me to get to the point!

This is why I wanted to be alone on this trip!

I could just sit here in peace and eat my--

Mmm!

I'll absolutely destroy you!

Please, Master, you have to calm down!

I unsheathe thee...

You can't start using your Sorcery

over one piece of jerky!

That was close.

So we're going to help them, aren't we--

No! I have enough problems already.

Screw that!

But if we save those people,

they might be willing to share some food.

Okay, let's go!

Get a move on!

He was right.

Staying at the Tower of Fangs would have definitely

been the smart move.

Do you remember seeing this building on our map?

I don't.

I unsheathe thee... Sword of Light!

Is this thing some kind of... dog?

Looks like we're getting dragged into someone's mess again.

I don't know why I expected a single moment

of peace and quiet with the two of you tagging along!

Guide my path... Deathsong Starling!

Are you alright?

The attack you used.

Could you be a Sorcerer?

If I was?

Please help, our boss is in danger!

Lady Mädchen's still in the theatre!

Lady Mädchen?

We were trying to go in deeper when those monsters attacked!

Looks like you're the only one who survived.

Huh?

Thank you, Leki!

Were these guys bandits, or what?

Seems like the guard dogs did a number on 'em all.

I'm not sure you'd call these "guard dogs".

Should we try to run?

We're surrounded.

And if we broke through,

it wouldn't be easy to outrun a pack of flying dogs.

What are we supposed to do now?

We're just gonna have to take shelter in there.

Isn't that exactly where the monsters came from?

But they stopped.

Maybe it's empty and we can lock them out here.

In any case, we have to go inside to save

this Mädchen person, don't we?

All that complaining and you're still ready to help her.

You're the best, Master!

Well I would've turned the guy down if he hadn't gotten killed

before I had the chance.

Now let's go!

Gather at my command, Shield of Amber!

Lady Mädchen!

Damn you, monster!

I call upon thee. Tiny Spirits.