Let This Grieving Soul Retire (嘆きの亡霊は引退したい)

We are now in the golden age of the treasure hunters!

Amid the sparkling talent on display in the capital of Zebrudia,

one man stands out amongst all others.

His name is Krai Andrey.

After being handpicked to guard the Emperor,

Krai utilizes his ingenious scheming to forge onward,

completely unfazed by dragon and monster assaults.

With Kris Argent, Sir Killigan Version Alpha,

Counter Cascade Telm Apoclys and Kechachakka,

Team Wall Bolognese has no weaknesses.

Or so we thought!

But Telm and Kechachakka are actually members of the Nine-Tailed Shadow Fox,

the group plotting to assassinate the Emperor!

Friends and foes alike are caught up in a misunderstanding,

as the Emperor and his entourage continue on towards their destination,

the desert nation of Toweyezant.

Oh!

You're saying you turned the Barrel bandit gang into frogs?

Oh, yeah. That's true.

Well, Lucia did.

But some other hunters got caught up in it and were turned into frogs too.

By Lucia, that is.

Incredible.

Of course, they were all returned to normal.

By Lucia, that is!

How interesting.

You intrigue me, Thousand Tricks!

I must witness such a power myself.

Show me that spell at once!

Huh?

Oh, but...

That spell sounds ridiculous,

but if it is real, I'd also like to see it for myself, honestly.

It would be a good opportunity to observe a Level 8's skill.

Hurry, then, and show us.

But I'm not the one who did it...

Y-Your wish is my command!

It might not work, but...

Eyy!

Turn into a frog!

Ribbit?!

Huh?

Is this... real?

Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit!

Could it be that my magical abilities have finally awakened?

Unbelievable!

Ribbit.

Huh?

Ribbit.

Croak.

Ribbit!

Rib! Ribbit bit! Ribbit!

I'll change you back.

Wait, so how do I do that again?

Ribbit, ribbit!

Croak, croak!

Ribbit...

Ribbit.

Oh, I got it.

Ribbit?

Ribbit?

Ribbibit.

What the hell were you thinking, honestly?!

There, there, you're back to normal, so everything's fine.

Accept my most unworthy apologies!

Even if it was an emergency,

I cannot forgive myself for what I did to Your Majesty and the princess!

I mean, it would have been highly improper for me to crush His Majesty.

That's the same for me, too!

There was no way around it.

After all, it was I who told him to do it.

So true.

Shut your mouth, you swine!

You subjected His Royal Majesty to a co-co-co...

Cock-a-doodle-doo?

Complete indignity! How dare you?!

Calm yourself.

We were able to see Thousand Tricks's powers firsthand.

I am satisfied.

Wow, he's so understanding!

Oh, excuse me.

That just slipped out.

They must not be spoken.

They are the posthumous names of those who were cursed.

They must not be forgotten.

It's a sign that they will eventually be regarded as the most ominous.

"Grieving Souls."

This is the heroic tale of Krai Andrey, the leader of the invincible party,

who fascinated both gods and demons

in an absolutely normal and mundane tale overflowing with love and peace.

Here you go, Ti.

What is this?

Don't worry about it!

Come on, hurry!

Yeah, here we go!

Yeah!

Right.

"I'm Grateful for the Assistance of My Friends."

Episode 23

I'm Grateful for the Assistance of My Friends

Let This Grieving Soul Retire

Hey, puny human.

Why did you cast that spell on me?

Do you have a grudge against me or something, honestly?!

There, there, just calm down.

I'll turn your water into orange juice as an apology.

With my magic.

That's not possible!

Please stop promising impossible things!

Why am I hearing Lucia's voice?

I've had enough.

I don't care what you do, honestly!

Oh, man...

Thousand Tricks.

What were you playing at back there?

Huh?

You turned the Emperor's entire retinue into frogs.

That was a once-in-a-lifetime chance!

By "chance," did he mean it would be easier to guard them if they were still frogs?

That's Abyssal Inferno's right-hand man for you.

His ideas are completely cooked.

I really don't think that's a good idea.

Look, we'll be taking off soon.

Taking care of frogs in the air sounds way too hard.

Taking off?

I see.

Killing him here would leave evidence.

Meaning...

Understood.

We'll handle everything off ground.

Yup, yup.

That's right.

Telm really is trying to think about everything.

He's so reliable.

Vettant Airship Port

That's huge!

This is the pride of the empire, the cutting-edge airship, Blackstar.

It is a product of the marriage of science and magic.

That thing can fly through the sky, honestly?

They are fully confident in its safety.

Shooting it down from the outside would be nigh impossible, but...

Still, you never know what could happen.

I need to expect the worst

and make sure that the Emperor and his daughter can evacuate.

You're saying you want three days to prepare?!

Yeah. That should be enough to make things work.

I really have to stick the landing here!

Stop screwing around!

We've already announced to everyone we're departing tomorrow.

Stalling here would also increase the chance of an attack from the Fox!

Better to be attacked here than in the sky.

How the hell would anyone be able to attack us in the sky?

I will absolutely not allow any more del—

Franz.

Your Highness!

It seems that the long journey has tired Murina out.

I'd like to observe her condition for a few days.

Then let's delay our departure by three days or so.

Right?

We have no choice...

Everyone, Krai's "schedule adjustment" has begun.

Oh.

Let's ensure we're all fully prepared.

Right!

I'm not giving up yet!

That flying carpet is faulty, honestly!

It will never allow a human to ride it. Honestly!

No, I'm going to master riding it!

Today, I actually kind of mean it!

Kris, please charge these!

All right. Come on.

I happened upon this by chance.

What am I even seeing?

What on earth does this mean?

He's a Thirteenth Tail with the Fox.

But I really can't tell what Thousand Tricks is thinking!

Kris, charge!

I can't anymore, honestly...

The training can't continue if you're down.

I just can't anymore, honestly!

Well, then...

Could you charge these, please?

Umm... Ukekeke?

It's no use. He doesn't understand a single word.

Hey! You're all here!

Um, the Alchemist Ghost is really good at healing.

But, uh... Well done, Giant Ghost. That can't have been easy.

Right.

Sword Ghost, Thief Ghost, and Apprentice Ghost, thank you all for coming.

Oh, yeah, Magic Ghost...

Please take care of these.

Yup, yup, just like that.

I'm done.

I can't take this anymore.

What? Leaving so soon?

Keke! Kekekekeke?

I guess he really doesn't understand me.

If only we could communicate with each other a little better.

And I'd like to become better friends with Carpy, too.

I know!