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

Alleyne Pillars Ruins

Master, this way! Over here!

Oh, so this is it.

I don't think there was a hole like this here before.

Right.

It's been bugging me ever since I came here on your instructions to find relics.

What do you think?

Will we find more relics down there?

Hmm... If this was an anomaly sprung from a treasure vault, maybe,

but in this case, it doesn't look like it.

There's no disturbance in the mana material, either.

I guess we came for nothing.

Sorry for dragging you along, Sitri.

No problem.

I mean, this place also has sand rabbits, so you need an escort.

Kill, kill.

Even I could beat those one-on-one.

Master!

I think we might find something if we investigate inside this hole.

You don't have to overdo it.

It's fine!

I'll go check!

Finding relics underground is basically unheard of...

Well, if she's that motivated, I guess it's fine.

Krai.

This hole was dug by the golem that you won at auction the other day.

One of Noctus Cochlear's old bases is down there.

It was built under the ruins.

Oh, I see.

As always, Sitri knows everything.

The entrance is actually disguised as a sand rabbit nest.

Since we're here already, want to take a look?

Sand rab—

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.

Rabbit!

Kill.

Rabbi, rabbit!

Kill, kill.

Rabbi, rabbi, rabbit!

Kill, kill, kill.

Killiam, it's almost time to go home.

Kill? Kill, kill!

Episode 15

At This Rate I'd Rather Be Somewhere Else

Rabbi, rabbi.

"At This Rate, I'd Rather Be Somewhere Else."

Let This Grieving Soul Retire

This is it.

Here?

This 100% looks like a nest.

Shall we go in?

The Akashic Tower's research facility should still be there.

Hmm.

Eureka, eureka!

Eureka, eureka, eureka!

This is a discovery for the history books!

A wonderful discovery that will flip everything we know about sand rabbits on its head!

Huh?

Who are you guys?

We were about to ask you that...

Sorry for the late introduction.

I am...

Sand Rabbit Research Lab?

Yes!

My name is Alekko. But you can call me "Rabbsearcher".

Rabbsearcher?

It makes sense that you haven't heard of us.

We're a very secretive organization!

So today,

I came here to do some fieldwork!

But then I made an unbelievable discovery!

You want to know, don't? You're dying to know, right?

Too close!

Right?

Um, well...

Yeah, yeah!

Discovering relics and press conferences!

Master will be so pleased!

Me! Master and me!

Master!

Look at this!

This incredible sand rabbit nest!

Nest?

Yes, it's a nest!

It's a truly groundbreaking discovery!

Our research has always presumed sand rabbits are highly intelligent,

and that they have created a civilization underground!

And!

Now!

It's finally been proven!

And that huge hole in the ruins

is proof that the legendary king of the sand rabbits, Arena Rex, has appeared!

Do you know what this means?!

Not at all...

It means this is the capital of the sand rabbits!

Their holy place!

Eureka!

I know!

I'll treat you to a sand rabbit butter sauté.

Gonna eat him, eh?

He's a funny person,

but I have trouble believing that sand rabbits have created a civilization.

They're not undergroundlings.

Yup, you're right.

Underground wha?

Sand rabbits are also good in stews or steamed with herbs.

Let me show you the fruits of our research.

By research, you mean just eating them?

Hm?

Mas... ter!

Tino?

Master! Please help!

Ohh, yet another eureka moment!

That is verily the king of sand rabbits!

Arena Rex!

Oh, how wonderful!

I'm so glad to be a rabbsearcher!

Master, this trial is cruel!

I got deceived again!

I didn't know sand rabbits could get that big.

Stop running!

Eureka! Eureka!

Well, they are monsters.

I got deceived!

Krai, you've received a thank-you letter from House Gladis.

Probably for the ordeal with that mask.

Sure. Just put it somewhere over there.

Please open it.

There's already a mountain of unopened letters waiting for you that you haven't touched.

Then just open them and send back some canned response.

Please reject any jobs or invitations.

As you can see, I'm busy.

You don't really have any plans lined up.

I need to keep my schedule open.

Nice. I'm starting to get a good mental picture of it now.

What is this, anyway?

Don't tell me you got another new relic?

No, no, this is the one Tino found some time ago.

Matthis finally finished appraising it.

Its called "Mirage Form."

You can create and control an illusion within a radius of 240cm around the bracelet.

Bracelet relics that can create illusions are rare.

You can project them anywhere you want.

See?

Hey! Please don't.

Oh, really?

I'll need to thank Tino properly for this.

What's the situation?

Not good.

I used your "colored water," but no word about who hired them.

Looks like they really are clueless.

So, red hunters who only need payment and a name to do dirty work.

They're such trash for trying to make easy money.

It'd have to be someone who could covertly influence the Institute for Relic Research.

Let's stop pursuing this angle and focus on the remnants of the Akashic Tower.

I guess if we hold on to these guys, Greg should be out of harm's way for now.

He's been shadowed and has even gained the attention of a few nobles.

I hear the anxiety's really getting to him.

So, what should we do with these guys?

You said you wanted some new research subject, right?

Hmm.

I wanted mages next...

Should I dispose of them, then?

Oh, but if they're used to dirty work, maybe I can reuse them...

Hi, you two.

How do you feel about working for me?

Only if you want to, of course.

What? Ew, who'd want to work for Sitri?

You'd have no future.

Even dying would be better.

Right?

Hey, say something!

I'm so sorry, Tino.

I never expected such a big sand rabbit to appear.

Don't worry about me, Master.

It's my fault for not realizing this was another one of your trials.

Well, it wasn't really...

It's not meant to be an apology, but I'll give you a relic.

I'd been meaning to thank you for the bracelet as well.

Oh, no. I could never!

Krai, then give her something that'll make her super-duper strong.

Liz!

Ti is trash in training. So, anything to close the gap a bit!

That'd be good.

Maybe something that simply raises her physical abilities.

B-But, Liz!

Hunters who rely on relics get made fun of for being inexpe—

Eek!

You ran away from some wimpy sand rabbits! Which makes you an uber-wimp!

Are you seriously claiming you have experience?

Sitri?!

Sorry! I told her.