Well, we managed to seal it.
That should stop the culling for now,
but it's only a matter of time.
Unless the Demon King is defeated,
the world will eventually be swallowed up by the reverse dungeon Tenebre.
Just like my nephew's homeland.
Why are you all so discouraged?
I'm not discouraged at all.
In fact, I'm hopeful.
Someday, someone will carry on our will and save the world.
Yes, someday, a new hero will appear.
Physical Enchant!
Enhanced Stamina
Enhanced Arm Strength
Enhanced Leg Strength
Scroll of Light Shield!
Scroll of Light Shield
Raging hellfire, burn the evil ones to ash!
Our God in heaven, great one who rules the heavens...
Grade 3 Magic: Jet Fire!
Enchant Weapon: Flame Scratch!
Enchant Weapon
Flame Scratch
This will end it!
That's the A-rank party, Thunder Pike, for you!
They took down the nasty Hydra with no problem!
Their individual strengths are incredible,
but above all, their teamwork as a party is god-tier!
They're living up to their A-rank status!
And their livestream has drawn over one million viewers!
Their popularity is through the roof!
Can't wait to see where this party goes from here!
That's Thunder Pike for you!
Thunder Pike! Thunder Pike! Thunder Pike!
We gotta hurry up and get to their level, too!
Simon is so hot!
As of today, I'm leaving Thunder Pike!
Red Mage / Alchemist Yuke Score: B-rank
Leader of Thunder Pike Knight Simon Score: A-rank
Mind telling us why, Yuke?
I don't think our compensation is being divided up fairly.
I've said this over and over.
My cut from today's quest is pathetic, too.
I'll go into debt at this rate!
Adventurers like us may belong to parties, but we're still individuals.
Of course compensation is going to be adjusted based on one's contribution.
Warrior Barry Score: A-rank
You don't even fight.
You just burn through all our items.
"Burn through"?
Shouldn't you be grateful we give you a cut at all?
Witch Jamie Score: A-rank
I think he's only useful when we're prepping our streams.
Come on, Jamie!
I mean, I can't use the streaming artifact myself, but...
Priestess Camilla Score: A-rank
If you want reasonable pay, you need to make a reasonable contribution.
You say that like it's a sound argument,
but I'm pretty sure you receive more of my support than anyone else!
I haven't the faintest idea what you mean.
It's because I help out with magic and items—
What are you gonna do once you leave us?
You'll never get by in any other party.
You're only B-rank now because your childhood friend did you a favor,
and yet we're letting you be in our A-rank party, Thunder Pike.
So you're saying you'll be just fine without me?
Hey, so you do get it.
No one's gonna suffer if you're not around.
Well, then, I'm quitting.
Thanks for the past five years!
No... I'm the one who's been taking care of you!
You should be thanking me!
You can come crying back,
but there won't be a place for you here anymore!
I wish you the best. Farewell.
You sure that's what you want?
There's still time to say you're joking.
I won't put up with this!
I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths
The Adventure City
Finis
Episode 1:
Clover Is Born
Yeah, that's it!
You've got this!
I sure could use some new gear.
Receptionist Mamar
Good morning, Yuke.
I'm, uh... here to sign up for new work.
For new work?
What happened to Thunder Pike?
I left the party yesterday.
Oh, my... Well, I suppose a lot can happen in five years.
All right, please fill out this form.
Name: Yuke Feldio.
Name: Yuke Feldio Age: 20 Sex: Male Job: Red Mage / Alchemist Adventurer Reputation: B-rank Talents, Special Notes: Can enhance, weaken, and use items to support partymates. Can act as middle guard. Can film and edit streams.
Age: 20.
Sex: male.
You still have such lovely handwriting.
Job: Red Mage and Alchemist.
Alchemy requires precise penmanship.
Impressive. I'll have this posted on the—
Mr. Feldio!
It's been ages, Mr. Feldio!
Y-You're Marina, right?
Yes! I'm Marina!
Sword Mage Marina
Thanks for your instruction in Adventurer Preliminary Training!
It's been half a year.
Is everyone still all right?
Yeah! Silk and Rain are doing great, too!
Glad to hear it.
So what were you doing?
Uh, I'm looking for a party.
Huh? You're on the market?!
Then why don't you join our party?
So in other words,
Ranger / Elemental Silk
you want to join our party?
Do I have that right?
Yeah... I guess so.
We can let Mr. Feldio in, right, Rain? Silk?
Priestess / Mage Rain
Yeah. I think it's fine.
I won't oppose it, either...
but are you sure, Mr. Feldio?
We're a D-rank party that's just starting out.
As a B-rank adventurer, you wouldn't gain much from it, would you?
That's not a problem.
I think that suits me better, anyway.
What do you mean?
A-rank parties take on really high-level quests and dungeons.
With the cost of the items I went through, I was constantly in debt.
So low-ranked—oh, sorry!
Oh, it's all right.
D-rank quests should offer a better balance of cost and compensation.
I see.
So it's okay, right? That settles it!
Yes, Mr. Feldio.
Very well, Mr. Feldio.
Oh, please don't call me that.
You can just call me Yuke from now on.
Okay! Glad to have you with us, Yuke!
It is a pleasure, Yuke... sir.
Welcome, Yuke.
Thanks. Glad to be here.
It's been ages since I felt like this...
So, what shall we do today?
Did you have plans?
We've accepted a quest to collect
magic iron ore from the Paintal Abandoned Mine Dungeon.
Paintal Abandoned Mine Dungeon
It's been so long.
As I recall,
there are several spots on the sixth floor of this dungeon where you can mine magic iron ore.
Yes, but... we don't want to fight the fifth floor boss,
so we were hoping there'd be a way to mine it before that.
We should start on the fourth floor, then.
Let's have fun, but be careful.
They're doing everything just the way I taught them.
But for now...
Marina, I'll take the lead.
Huh? But you're a Red Mage, right?
I thought if a party didn't have a Thief or Scout,
its toughest Sword Mage was supposed to take the lead.
Generally, yes...
Detecting Lantern
but for a poor guy, I happen to be quite resourceful.
What's that? It's so pretty!
It's an artifact called a Detecting Lantern.
It uses a special type of oil.
With this, we can find traps as easily as an experienced Thief.
That's so awesome!
Wow...
A special oil? Isn't that expensive?
Don't worry.
I made this oil using alchemy.
I'll take the lead.
Marina, you take the rear and be ready for any ambushes.
Right!
Watch out over there.
O-Okay...
Marina, can you see?
Perfectly! No worries!
This was the first dungeon Thunder Pike went into, too.
Stop!
There's something in the small chamber 20 yards ahead.
Prepare to fight.
Bogles
They're Bogles!
I'll take initiative!
I'll handle the rest!
Physical Enchant!
Enhanced Stamina
Enhanced Arm Strength
Enhanced Leg Strength
Snare!
Snare
Marina, now!
Well done.
That was... your magic, wasn't it?
Yeah. I cast three types of Physical Enchant on you.
What? Three at the same time?
And that was a quick cast with no incantation!
I felt so much lighter! That was super easy!
You're the one who did it all.
You've gotten stronger.
Okay, let's get some ore and keep moving.
What's your dungeon attack routine like?
Rest after each floor?
Yeah. We report our losses regularly, too.
Another thing we learned from you!
We remain faithful to the basics.
Good.
Let's rest a bit, then continue down.
No damage to my weapons or armor.
Plenty of strength left, too!
I've retrieved the arrows I used.
No losses here.
No losses for me, either.
Practically nothing lost for me, as well.
And plenty of mana.
Second Floor
Dead Miners! Lots of them!
Dead Miners
Rain!
Our God in heaven...
Marina! Mr. Feldio! Cover me!
Okay!
Leave this to me.
Protection! Little Blessing!
Protection
Little Blessing
The undead aren't coming near us!
Guide them to peace in the heavens above.
Turn Undead!
Way to go, Rain!
You bought me time.
You saved us!
Not many people can use Turn Undead on that scale.
It probably consumed a lot of mana.
Refresh Mana.
Refresh Mana
Refresh Mana?
You can use Refresh Mana?
What? Is that a really strong spell?
Yeah, very.
It's an extremely rare spell that only Red Mages can use.
Just being able to use it can get you into A-rank parties.
Wow!
I never knew that!
That's a bit of an exaggeration.
Red Mage is a pretty obscure job,
so I've learned a few tricks to compensate.
It wasn't easy to get the grimoire, though.
What are you doing now?
Pouring holy water over the undead's footprints.
It's an easy way to keep them from pursuing or flanking us.
Isn't that expensive, too?
If you buy it, sure.
But I made this myself, too, so don't worry.
You made your own holy water?!
But you're not even a priest...
Aside from the usual methods,
I can make it from the purifying ash that
undead leave behind after you defeat them.
Is that also alchemy?
It's what they call a secret recipe.
The ash we got from those dead miners
was more than enough to make up for the amount I'm using.
I see!
High-ranked adventurers really do have experience on another level!
You're welcome to learn whatever you can from me.
Of course! Please teach us lots of things, Mr. Feldio!
Yeah.
From this point on, we'll be looking for spots to mine for magic iron ore,
so let's stop to refuel here.
Sit tight. I'll whip something up.
O-Oh! A Magic Bag!
Is this your first time seeing one?
This wasn't cheap, you know.
I'd like to have one someday.
Keep adventuring, and you'll have your chance to get one.
They aren't that rare or anything.
Watch closely, you three.
Mm, smells good.
It's seafood soup today.
What is this? What is this? Amazing! Amazing!
I see you're still an artifact freak.
I found this in the Aureus Royal Castle Ruins Dungeon.
Soup Stock
It's a magic pot called Soup Stock.
It sure cost a lot to have it repaired, though.
Pretty cool, isn't it?
It's incredibly interesting!
I never knew such an artifact existed!
I'm so hungry! I can't take it anymore!
Come, now. That's so improper.
I can't believe it!
We actually get to eat a decent meal in a dungeon!
Go on, eat up while it's hot.
Don't mind if I do!
Let's eat.
It's good!
It's so warm... and so good!
Yes, it really is delicious!
Mr. Feldio, I feel as if this food is enveloped in mana.
Your mana detection is as keen as ever, huh?
What does it mean?
Well... in a broad sense, cooking is basically a form of alchemy, right?
No, it isn't.
Since we'll be mining after this,
I packed it with some extra love to keep your strength up
so you won't get tired.
Wait... Cooking is made with love?
Love is... mana?
Silk, don't think about it.
Just go with how it feels.
Whatever, let's just eat! It's good!
Fourth Floor
Rock Lizard
This mining spot is pretty impressive.
We should be able to get lots of magic iron ore.
Slow!
Slow
It's as if time just stopped!
Here I go!
Magic Blade!
I feel so light! I should be able to...
Magic Blade uses a ton of strength and mana...
I can only keep it up for about ten seconds.
Just keep using the ability, and you'll get used to it.
Refresh Mana.
Wrecking Pickaxe
Well, let's get digging.
Mr. Feldio, please allow us to help, too.
In that case, you can gather the bits of ore that fall.
Got it.
Okay, that should do it.
How much ore do you need?
Twenty standard ingots, so...
Just a little bit more.
So we'll need to defeat one more...
Here's a thought.
Why don't we defeat the floor boss and head to the sixth floor?
But the floor boss is the Steel Crab! It's nicknamed the "Novice Slayer"!
It's tougher than a Rock Lizard, so you need powerful magic.
I don't think I can cut through it!
Don't worry. I'll take on the floor boss with all I've got.
I've gotta show you guys that I can be useful, after all.
We've already seen quite clearly how amazing you are!
She's right! You blew us away!
Yeah.
Did I?
But there's still lots more I can do.
Fifth Floor
So the floor boss is just ahead,
but I'll fight alone this time.
What? Are you gonna be okay, Yuke?
I told you, I'll be fine.
Floating Automatic Recording Artifact Camerat
A Camerat...
You're going to stream it?
No, just record it.
I record all my floor boss battles.
Hey, Yuke, let's livestream this!
Sure, but... why?
'Cause it seems like fun!
Guess I will, then.
Wait, I just realized I never asked your party's name.
What do you call yourselves?
I'm embarrassed to say it, but we don't have a name yet.
We haven't even officially registered as a party.
So let's pick one now!
Do you have a good idea for one?
W-Well...
Haven't thought about it at all, eh?
Clover!
Clover?
One leaf,
two leaves,
three leaves...
and you're our lucky fourth leaf!
Lucky?
What do you think?
It's a lovely name.
Yeah. I like it.
Okay, then.
When we get back, we'll register as a party at the Adventurer's Guild.
We are Clover!
Yeah! Clover!
Clover!
So Clover's first livestream will be my solo floor boss battle?
Hang on, is that okay with you guys?
Wouldn't it be better if it involved all four of us?
It's fine!
Yeah.
I don't mind.
Really?
Okay. Great Haste!
Blink Shadow!
Protector Shield!
Blink Shadow
Protector Shield
Great Haste
Begin streaming.
Understood.
Okay, let's have fun, but be careful.
Steel Crab
Paralyze!
Slow! Venom! Collapse! Blindness!
Paralyze
Slow
Venom
Collapse
Blindness
Wow...
He used five spells all at once...
That won't work. I know you're already blind.
Gravity!
Gravity
And he's down.
Thank you for watching.
That's the end of this stream.
How was that?
Incredible!
You're amazing, Yuke!
I never knew it was possible to fight that way!
I can't believe you brought down a floor boss using only weakening magic.
You cast spells back-to-back.
Quick casts without incantations, even!
I've never seen anything so amazing!
P-Pretty cool, right?
Yeah! It was incredibly awesome!
Marina, you're hurting Mr. Feldio.
Oh! Sorry, Yuke.
One this big should fetch a high price.
We'll let the guild take it apart.
I'll just put it in here, and...
That Magic Bag sure is handy, huh?
But can we really keep depending on you for everything?
We'll all do the next one together, then.
Not every challenge will work out as well as this one did.
Yes! You're right, Mr. Feldio!
Well, ready to open that?
A chest!
I wonder what's inside!
Okay, let's all open it together.
Ready, and...
This is...
So Clover has completed its first quest.
Yay!
Today we celebrate!
Good idea!
I agree!
Next time, "The Forest Where a Magic Beast Dwells."
The Forest Where a Magic Beast Dwells