Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time (ピーター・グリルと賢者の時間)

The representatives of the Yakeppachi Warriors Guild have arrived!

Lord Albatross.

Welcome. I appreciate you coming all this way.

Oh please...

Isn’t that what friends are for, Lord Gordo?

It’s not much, but we’ve prepared a feast to celebrate your visit.

Please follow me.

No sign of Peter Grill anywhere...

He must’ve noticed the modifications I made to the sword.

Perhaps he couldn’t face the music and skipped town instead...

Peter, what’s the hold-up...?

Where the hell are you?

Dammit!

I’m tellin’ ya, it won’t work.

I built this room using some of the most advanced technology ancient Gourmand civilization had to offer.

The only way to open that door is for a man and a woman to get their freak on.

Are you kidding me?!

If I don’t fix this sword and get out of here in time for the treaty ceremony tomorrow,

I’m dead meat!

Not my problem.

I promise to help you with your research!

That’s nice of you and all...

But without an allowance, I can’t fund it.

I’ll just have to work until I manage to scrounge up enough cash...

One last try, Peter... Make a sacrifice for the greater good!

I’ve got it!

I’ll make you a deal!

If you can get us out, and if everything goes well at the ceremony...

I promise to provide you...

...with temporary financial support!

Seriously?!

You’ll foot the bill for my research?!

Really?! Ya mean it?!

I swear on this blade. You have my word!

It’s just a test...

And if I pass, then...

I’ll manage to stay afloat for a while!

S-slow down... What are you doing?

Alright... Let’s do this, Peter Grill.

W-wait a second! Surely there’s another way to–

I already told you this is our only option!

We’ve gotta get down and dirty!

Now unleash the beast!

For a bunch of grubby Dwarves, they sure do make a mean salad.

That’s it!

Keep those delicious vitamins and minerals coming!

Pwease don’t be mad! I was sooo frickin’ bored!

Gimme a refill!

An elegant design with a razor-sharp blade?

I know an exquisite battle axe when I see one!

Oh my, you noticed?

I heard Peter-kun showed up a few days early to make some last-minute preparations, but...

Lady Luvellia.

It’s a pleasure to see you again.

Hello, Mister Gordo.

You’ve grown into quite the accomplished warrior.

And I’m told that you’re engaged.

Oh, no. I’ve still got a long way to go...

I almost forgot.

This may not be entirely appropriate for a wedding gift, but...

Here.

“A tour of the area’s historic landmarks”?

I received it from an arms dealer who suggested I take my daughter.

It was awfully kind of him, but...

My daughter stays locked up in that room of hers,

refusing to work, doing God knows what all day long.

O-oh, what a shame...

Well, what she lacks in ambition, she more than makes up for in rebellious spirit!

Was that an earthquake?!

Possibly.

Now that you mention it, we’ve had frequent tremors as of late.

Could it be one of those creatures living underground?

A cicada-mole?

I highly doubt it.