Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time (2025) s01e02 Episode Script
To a New Land
[TAKUMI] Maple!
You did this, didn't you?
Hey, don't play dumb!
I was getting
a good night's rest
and you wrap me up
in your webs?
♪
What?
No apology?
[MAPLE]
I am sorry.
But master's been really busy.
Maple lonely.
[grunts]
You're lonely?
That makes sense.
I have been busy.
Too focused on potion
making and other work.
♪
I need to apologize, too.
Why don't we play, all right?
I can take a break today.
We play?
-Yay! Let's play!
-[MARTHA] Hey, Takumi!
We got to play!
I've brought you some dinner!
[gasps]
♪
Hold on!
It's not what you think!
Maple wasn't trying
to eat me or anything,
we were about to play,
that's all!
Ugh.
Oh, my.
This is spider silk, isn't it?
[evil chuckle]
[groans]
[MARTHA]
Ow. So nice!
I can't believe
we got to make clothing
with spider silk!
The texture's absolutely
flawless!
Oh, Maple,
you're the best, you know that?
Uh. Wait, Is spider silk really
that big of a deal around here?
Of course! In fact,
it's a luxury item here!
But the nobles always
get to it first!
Maple, my friend.
You're gonna make us rich.
Hey, Maple!
Could you make
something more elastic?
Oh. Maple doesn't
really understand
what you're saying.
It's like
Boing!
Y'know?
Elastic!
Get it?
♪
Uh?
She did it.
So cool!
Wow, they really communicated.
♪
[TAKUMI] Maple. So, um,
about what I said earlier.
♪
[MAPLE]
No play.
Busy now.
Well, that's great!
[birds chirping]
[TAKUMI] Right.
While Maple's making thread.
I should use this time
to finish my other projects.
[MOLLY]
Hey, do you like mine?
[GIRL 2A]
It looks great!
[TAKUMI] It's been nearly
a month since I came here.
But I want to head to the city
and study alchemy soon.
So, what am I supposed
to say to all the villagers?
They've been kind to me.
[birds chirping]
[BOBON] All right!
How's the sizing?
Whoa, it's a perfect fit!
Now, a few minor adjustments.
The soles and toes just
need to be reinforced!
You'll need it when
you're kicking things down.
Um, kick things?
That's not necessary,
I'm a producer.
[chuckles] Sure, but there
isn't a single producer
who can wander into a forest
full of monsters alone.
Yeah, you're probably right.
[BANGA] Oh. I see you finally
finished that armor.
Yep.
A few more tweaks
and we're all done.
[sighs]
I'm really gonna miss you.
Huh?
Same here.
You're leaving, right?
If you want your production
job to expand quickly.
I recommend going
to a city with higher demand
and a more reliable
supply of materials.
Thanks.
You're set for next week.
A trader from Bolton
will be here then.
Bolton?
We've arranged for you
to ride on his carriage.
Should make things easier.
Huh.
Thanks, Banga.
All right!
Now that's all settled,
let's get this finished up,
shall we?
You're incredible.
The both of you.
♪
Thank you so much!
[both chuckle]
[birds chirping]
[TAKUMI]
Hey, Martha!
Huh?
Oh, Takumi.
-What's
-[MARTHA] This stuff?
It's the innards
of a Horned Rabbit
Banga hunted.
And apparently, they're
the most delicious part,
but they need to be
processed to remove
any diseases or parasites.
Since we're not able
to do that here,
we have to throw them away.
Well, what if I use
purification magic?
Huh?
[TAKUMI]
Purification.
♪
There!
It should be edible now.
Oh, wow.
That's great.
You're able to use
light magic, Takumi?
Yeah.
Well, thank you.
Because of you,
these won't go to waste.
-Though
-Hm?
It's for the best
if you don't show
that magic to just anyone.
But, why not?
Light magic
is a very special power,
only a few people can use it.
It's rare that magic users
with enough skill
can make their living
off that alone.
Oh, I wasn't aware of that.
Don't worry, no one here
will pay it any mind.
But once you're out
of the village,
you should be careful of that.
♪
[TAKUMI] All right,
Earth magic, activate.
♪
-[rumbling]
-Over the next week.
I used my powers to further
develop Bord Village.
I wanted to make
it as safe as possible
for the villagers to live in.
♪
And provide them
all the conveniences I could.
♪
[clanging]
I mean, it's the least
I can do for them.
After all they've done for me.
♪
Is this Bord Village?
[BANGA]
Hey, Papek.
[PAPEK]
Mr. Banga.
Good afternoon.
Is that everything you ordered?
-[BANGA] Yeah.
-Very well, then.
We'll be waiting
for your next order.
-Banga!
-Uh?
Takumi.
Are you ready?
Oh, right.
So, this man is
Yeah.
He's the one I told you about.
Name's Papek.
I oversee a trading
company in Bolton.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
Iruma Takumi.
I appreciate this!
So, are you ready kid?
[TAKUMI]
Yeah, I think so.
Oh, almost forgot.
Here.
I arranged for a hundred
more to be delivered
to your house.
If anything happens,
distribute them
amongst everyone.
♪
Thank you, it's a big help.
[PAPEK]
Hold on.
Is that a potion?
It is.
Just your basic healing potion.
[PAPEK]
And you made them?
[TAKUMI]
Yes, sir.
May I take a look?
Hm?
Hmm.
Oh?
[MARTHA]
Takumi.
I guess it's time.
Guess so.
Well, then
I'll wait in the carriage,
take your time.
[MOLLY]
Hey, where's Maple?
I'm sorry.
She's fast asleep.
I'll miss her.
Bye-bye.
Kid!
Take care!
And safe travels.
Thank you.
One more thing.
Here.
♪
What's this?
[WIFE 2A]
It fits. Looks good!
[WIFE 2B]
Yeah, I agree!
[MOLLY] Mister Takumi,
you look like a superhero!
We wanted to show
our appreciation.
So, we made this for you.
Maple was nice enough
to produce the threads.
And I designed
the pattern all by myself!
I love it!
Can't thank you enough.
Everyone
our time together was short,
but I truly appreciate
all you've done for me!
♪
[PAPEK]
Hep.
[horse neighs]
[BANGA]
We'll make sure your room
stays exactly
the way you left it!
[MARTHA]
Make sure you come back soon!
[BOBON]
Bye, kid!
Don't cry!
[MARTHA]
Take care of yourself!
[BOBON]
See you later!
[TAKUMI] [crying]
I'll miss you guys.
Thank you all.
Technically
this is the first place
I've lived in since
being in Mildgard.
My hometown!
♪
[rumbling]
[PAPEK]
The villagers love you.
You're quite the popular one,
eh, Mr. Takumi?
[HEATH]
It really does warm my heart.
You're practically family
to those villagers.
Come on, are you
crying right now, Heath?
I am.
This stuff gets to me.
You sound like an old man.
[grunts]
We haven't been
properly introduced.
I'm Heath.
My name's Riell.
The silent, gloomy guy
over here's Bogar.
Nice to meet you.
This lovely bunch
is a rank C adventuring party.
They like to call
themselves Lion Fang.
Oh, you must be
Papek's bodyguards.
Right. But it's actually more
peaceful than I expected,
so it's a little boring.
Yeah, I wouldn't mind
if a few monsters popped out.
[TAKUMI] Well,
I would mind it very much!
[RIELL]
You're holding on to that bag
like your life depends on it.
Well, my pet
Killer Spider's in it.
What?
A Killer Spider'?
Wait, so you actually
tamed a spider?
[RIELL]
That's so cool!
Let us see!
Hey there, Killer Spider.
-[thuds]
-[screams]
I'm sorry!
Maple, why would you do that?
Hey.
It's Riell's own fault.
Invading her space
while she sleeps is dumb.
[RIELL] Hey, goldilocks!
Who you calling dumb?
What are you going to do,
if this encounter causes
her to fear humans
or the outside world?
Uh, really?
Why does she like Bogar
and not me?
[HEATH]
Bogar, the gentle giant.
That's a father for you!
Mr. Takumi.
Yes, sir?
Those potions
you handed out earlier.
Might you have
any more in stock?
If so, I would be
more than happy
to purchase them from you
at this very moment!
Oh, of course.
That can be arranged.
Maple, don't be rude!
-[gasps]
-[horse neighs]
Whoa! My head!
What's wrong?
Please tell me it's monsters!
Just as it ought to be.
Makes the guard duty worth it.
Huh?
[goblins growling]
♪
No, it's goblins!
[RIELL]
Stay in the carriage, Takumi.
♪
[RIELL] I'd say there's about
20 more in the forest.
I'll smoke them out.
[HEATH]
Got it.
Okay, everything's
gonna be fine!
Yeah, there's nothing
to worry about here,
this is a perfectly
normal occurrence
for traveling merchants
[TAKUMI]
Who are you trying to convince?
Let's go!
[arrows twang]
-[growls]
-[grunts]
[both scream]
Okay!
That oughta do it!
It took longer than
I expected, though.
No time to waste.
Let's dice 'em up real quick
and collect their magic stones.
[MAPLE]
Bogar, cool, cool!
Riell, no like.
Heath, meh.
♪
[TAKUMI]
After that,
our journey continued
peacefully
without another incident.
And then, three days later
[PAPEK]
We have arrived, Mister Takumi!
Welcome, friend, to Bolton!
♪
[TAKUMI]
Bolton was the first big city
I visited in my new world.
Everything looked so new!
♪
My first stop
was the adventurer's guild
with the three members
of Lion Fang.
They needed to report
their successful escort.
♪
If I wanted to stay
in the city.
I would have to become
a member of the guild
and register Maple as my pet.
♪
If it was up to me
I would have preferred
to register
with an alchemist's guild,
though.
Unfortunately,
there isn't one.
Or at least,
not here in Bolton.
Huh?
[TAKUMI] Apparently,
a lot of people register
with the adventurer's guild
just to use the guild card
as their ID to get around town.
The receptionist, Hans,
was kind enough
to share that with me.
If I'm cool
with the lowest rank,
my membership
will remain active
as long as I accept one
low-level quest a month.
In the end
I decided to join
the adventurer's guild
and register Maple as a pet.
[screams]
PAPEK COMPANY
Right now, I have roughly
a 100 of each in stock.
[chuckles]
That's music to my ears!
What would you say
to ten silver for each healing
and stamina potion
you're willing to part with?
As for the mana potions,
I'll happily pay
50 silver for each one.
[gasps]
[chimes]
UNDERSTAND AT A GLANCE!
BY NOLYN
[TAKUMI] That's like, seven
million yen back in Japan!
Sir, isn't that too much?
If I'm being honest with you,
it's the opposite.
My offer is below market,
since you haven't made
a name for yourself out here.
Oh, you don't say.
[TAKUMI] I dunno, this all
sounds too good to be true.
Why would he be so honest
with someone
who's practically a stranger?
Does he have
an ulterior motive?
He doesn't strike me
as deceptive, though.
By the way. I have some advice
about choosing your home.
Wait.
My what?
If your intention is to become
a successful producer
here in the city,
I recommend setting
yourself up with a home
that has a built-in workshop.
A home?
No, no, please!
I've never even been
here before today!
And I don't have
that kinda cash!
If you're willing to consider
a rental arrangement,
our company would be
happy to recommend a place
that suits your needs!
Sir, can we back up?
[bell chimes]
[PAPEK]
Oh, Thomas!
Show Mister Takumi
the home we discussed.
♪
Uh. You know you're showing
me a gigantic mansion, right?
Yes.
It comes highly recommended.
Uh-huh.
And highly priced too?
[THOMAS]
For the mansion and the land,
your rent would cost one gold
and fifty silver per month.
[TAKUMI]
That's cheaper than I thought.
Wait!
Hang on.
Someone probably
died here, didn't they?
Not one death, sir.
It's pristine.
[TAKUMI] I bet I could use that
storehouse as a workshop.
and I could definitely
afford the rent
with our new potion contract.
[MAPLE]
Master, this place, what is?
Oh, I'll tell you.
This place is our new home!
[MAPLE]
Home?
Any questions?
Yeah, where do I sign?
We'll make arrangements
for you to move in tomorrow.
Thanks!
I'd appreciate it!
[sniffing]
[groans]
Hm?
Ah, yes,
you've noticed the smell.
Yeah. It's been
bothering me ever since
we arrived in Bolton.
[THOMAS]
You're smelling raw sewage.
Really?
[THOMAS] The nobles use
magical purifying devices
to treat the waste
from their own mansions,
but, uh
[TAKUMI] They don't use
the same magical devices
in the city's sewers?
[THOMAS] In order to procure
such devices,
one must excavate them
from dungeons or ancient ruins.
They're far too precious.
So then, what?
They don't purify them at all?
They do, on rare occasions.
Priests are hired
to purify them.
Uh!
[TAKUMI]
The next day, Maple and I
moved into our fancy new home.
[birds chirping]
We'll get to repairing
the outer walls at some point,
but for now.
We've got bigger fish to fry!
♪
Mix quartz into the clay
I purchased
from the Papek Company,
use magic to shape it,
and then,
once it's dried out
add heat!
♪
[fire roaring]
Adjust the temperature.
Shorten the time
it needs to bake
by using space-time magic.
♪
Stabilize its condition
with alchemy.
♪
Stop conjuring my fire spell,
but keep surging
the time magic.
♪
JOB
[TAKUMI]
Oh, man.
I used a lot more mana
than I thought I would,
but in the end,
it was worth it.
It's finished!
Porcelain throne!
I missed you!
No matter where I reincarnate,
your smooth seat is like home!
[crying]
[TAKUMI]
Papek, sir!
What's the matter?
[screams]
Oh, Maple?
What did you do?
[MAPLE]
Entertain new guest.
This is a full-grown man,
he's not like the kids
from the village!
[PAPEK]
Ow!
Your silky embrace is like
a warm blanket.
A gentle hug, whisking me away
to the land of dreams and glee!
[whimpering]
Sir, please forgive me
for Maple's greeting.
Oh, it's fine.
A little surprising,
but I'll manage.
I'm sorry, would you mind
if I borrowed your restroom?
Not at all!
It's right this way!
Maple, there's this word,
it's called "etiquette."
Mister Takumi!
Wow, you work quickly.
No! I need to speak
with you at once!
[TAKUMI]
Oh, this is called a "toilet."
I attached
a magical device to it.
Ugh?
Device, you say?
After you're finished
with your business,
it breaks it down,
purifying the water
so it can be used again.
♪
Purified, eh?
Mr. Takumi, do you possess
the rare aptitude
for light magic?
♪
It's for the best
if you don't show
that magic to just anyone.
Let's uh, keep that
between us, shall we?
[PAPEK]
Your secret's safe with me.
I do have
a small request, though.
[gulps]
Could you create 50 more?
No, I'll need at least
another 100!
A 100 toilets?
[farts]
I beg you!
Perhaps, as long as I get
the materials I need.
Thank you so much,
Mister Takumi!
Now, with an order
of this size.
You're going to need
some extra hands
to get the job done.
WellI was planning
to hire people soon.
I would recommend
contracting a slave.
A slave?
Your aptitude for light magic
and talents as a producer
warrant it.
Having a slave bound
to secrecy by contract magic
would be best suited
to serve you,
both as a protector,
and a manager of your estate.
[TAKUMI]
A secrecy contract?
You can use light magic,
which is a highly
coveted skill.
The Church of the Divine Light,
which heads
the Holy Empire of Sidonia,
views light-magic users,
rightly or wrongly,
as "God's chosen ones."
Based on this belief,
the Church scoops up
anyone with holy aptitude
and exploits
their healing magic
on behalf of the empire
for their government's
own gain.
If purification magic like
this was used
in commoner's toilets,
I can't imagine
they'd ignore it.
What?
Is it okay for me
to mass produce them, then?
Leave it to me, young man.
I have ideas
for how we can gain
the support we need.
But we'll have to do
everything we can
to make sure no one knows
you're the one behind
the production.
I understand.
[PAPEK] Which is why I implore
you to form a contract
with a slave as quickly
as possible.
Please, I need to stop
you right there!
I don't believe
in using slave labor.
I'm not sure
I understand what you mean.
It's just
The idea of a "slave"
doesn't sit well with me.
But, sir, they're quite common!
If my only option is a slave.
I'd rather just do it myself.
You can't!
That's impossible.
[grunts]
My guild card's glowing.
[HANS]
Iruma Takumi.
In order to maintain
your membership,
you must complete a quest
of the appropriate level
within one month
of registering with the guild.
We're sorry to trouble you
while you're busy,
but we urge you to stop by
the adventurer's guild
before the deadline
to select your first quest.
Now a quest?
Oh, boy.
I definitely
do need extra hands.
Do you have free time
in your schedule today?
Huh?
[PAPEK]
Allow me to reassure you.
In the great city of Bolton,
there is no slave trader
more trustworthy than
the Mulan Company.
Please wait here,
I'll be back soon.
♪
[sighs]
Great, what have I done?
Huh?
♪
Wow.
Now, that's a beautiful garden.
♪
Uh?
[wind gusting]
Go home.
Huh?!
♪
You did this, didn't you?
Hey, don't play dumb!
I was getting
a good night's rest
and you wrap me up
in your webs?
♪
What?
No apology?
[MAPLE]
I am sorry.
But master's been really busy.
Maple lonely.
[grunts]
You're lonely?
That makes sense.
I have been busy.
Too focused on potion
making and other work.
♪
I need to apologize, too.
Why don't we play, all right?
I can take a break today.
We play?
-Yay! Let's play!
-[MARTHA] Hey, Takumi!
We got to play!
I've brought you some dinner!
[gasps]
♪
Hold on!
It's not what you think!
Maple wasn't trying
to eat me or anything,
we were about to play,
that's all!
Ugh.
Oh, my.
This is spider silk, isn't it?
[evil chuckle]
[groans]
[MARTHA]
Ow. So nice!
I can't believe
we got to make clothing
with spider silk!
The texture's absolutely
flawless!
Oh, Maple,
you're the best, you know that?
Uh. Wait, Is spider silk really
that big of a deal around here?
Of course! In fact,
it's a luxury item here!
But the nobles always
get to it first!
Maple, my friend.
You're gonna make us rich.
Hey, Maple!
Could you make
something more elastic?
Oh. Maple doesn't
really understand
what you're saying.
It's like
Boing!
Y'know?
Elastic!
Get it?
♪
Uh?
She did it.
So cool!
Wow, they really communicated.
♪
[TAKUMI] Maple. So, um,
about what I said earlier.
♪
[MAPLE]
No play.
Busy now.
Well, that's great!
[birds chirping]
[TAKUMI] Right.
While Maple's making thread.
I should use this time
to finish my other projects.
[MOLLY]
Hey, do you like mine?
[GIRL 2A]
It looks great!
[TAKUMI] It's been nearly
a month since I came here.
But I want to head to the city
and study alchemy soon.
So, what am I supposed
to say to all the villagers?
They've been kind to me.
[birds chirping]
[BOBON] All right!
How's the sizing?
Whoa, it's a perfect fit!
Now, a few minor adjustments.
The soles and toes just
need to be reinforced!
You'll need it when
you're kicking things down.
Um, kick things?
That's not necessary,
I'm a producer.
[chuckles] Sure, but there
isn't a single producer
who can wander into a forest
full of monsters alone.
Yeah, you're probably right.
[BANGA] Oh. I see you finally
finished that armor.
Yep.
A few more tweaks
and we're all done.
[sighs]
I'm really gonna miss you.
Huh?
Same here.
You're leaving, right?
If you want your production
job to expand quickly.
I recommend going
to a city with higher demand
and a more reliable
supply of materials.
Thanks.
You're set for next week.
A trader from Bolton
will be here then.
Bolton?
We've arranged for you
to ride on his carriage.
Should make things easier.
Huh.
Thanks, Banga.
All right!
Now that's all settled,
let's get this finished up,
shall we?
You're incredible.
The both of you.
♪
Thank you so much!
[both chuckle]
[birds chirping]
[TAKUMI]
Hey, Martha!
Huh?
Oh, Takumi.
-What's
-[MARTHA] This stuff?
It's the innards
of a Horned Rabbit
Banga hunted.
And apparently, they're
the most delicious part,
but they need to be
processed to remove
any diseases or parasites.
Since we're not able
to do that here,
we have to throw them away.
Well, what if I use
purification magic?
Huh?
[TAKUMI]
Purification.
♪
There!
It should be edible now.
Oh, wow.
That's great.
You're able to use
light magic, Takumi?
Yeah.
Well, thank you.
Because of you,
these won't go to waste.
-Though
-Hm?
It's for the best
if you don't show
that magic to just anyone.
But, why not?
Light magic
is a very special power,
only a few people can use it.
It's rare that magic users
with enough skill
can make their living
off that alone.
Oh, I wasn't aware of that.
Don't worry, no one here
will pay it any mind.
But once you're out
of the village,
you should be careful of that.
♪
[TAKUMI] All right,
Earth magic, activate.
♪
-[rumbling]
-Over the next week.
I used my powers to further
develop Bord Village.
I wanted to make
it as safe as possible
for the villagers to live in.
♪
And provide them
all the conveniences I could.
♪
[clanging]
I mean, it's the least
I can do for them.
After all they've done for me.
♪
Is this Bord Village?
[BANGA]
Hey, Papek.
[PAPEK]
Mr. Banga.
Good afternoon.
Is that everything you ordered?
-[BANGA] Yeah.
-Very well, then.
We'll be waiting
for your next order.
-Banga!
-Uh?
Takumi.
Are you ready?
Oh, right.
So, this man is
Yeah.
He's the one I told you about.
Name's Papek.
I oversee a trading
company in Bolton.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
Iruma Takumi.
I appreciate this!
So, are you ready kid?
[TAKUMI]
Yeah, I think so.
Oh, almost forgot.
Here.
I arranged for a hundred
more to be delivered
to your house.
If anything happens,
distribute them
amongst everyone.
♪
Thank you, it's a big help.
[PAPEK]
Hold on.
Is that a potion?
It is.
Just your basic healing potion.
[PAPEK]
And you made them?
[TAKUMI]
Yes, sir.
May I take a look?
Hm?
Hmm.
Oh?
[MARTHA]
Takumi.
I guess it's time.
Guess so.
Well, then
I'll wait in the carriage,
take your time.
[MOLLY]
Hey, where's Maple?
I'm sorry.
She's fast asleep.
I'll miss her.
Bye-bye.
Kid!
Take care!
And safe travels.
Thank you.
One more thing.
Here.
♪
What's this?
[WIFE 2A]
It fits. Looks good!
[WIFE 2B]
Yeah, I agree!
[MOLLY] Mister Takumi,
you look like a superhero!
We wanted to show
our appreciation.
So, we made this for you.
Maple was nice enough
to produce the threads.
And I designed
the pattern all by myself!
I love it!
Can't thank you enough.
Everyone
our time together was short,
but I truly appreciate
all you've done for me!
♪
[PAPEK]
Hep.
[horse neighs]
[BANGA]
We'll make sure your room
stays exactly
the way you left it!
[MARTHA]
Make sure you come back soon!
[BOBON]
Bye, kid!
Don't cry!
[MARTHA]
Take care of yourself!
[BOBON]
See you later!
[TAKUMI] [crying]
I'll miss you guys.
Thank you all.
Technically
this is the first place
I've lived in since
being in Mildgard.
My hometown!
♪
[rumbling]
[PAPEK]
The villagers love you.
You're quite the popular one,
eh, Mr. Takumi?
[HEATH]
It really does warm my heart.
You're practically family
to those villagers.
Come on, are you
crying right now, Heath?
I am.
This stuff gets to me.
You sound like an old man.
[grunts]
We haven't been
properly introduced.
I'm Heath.
My name's Riell.
The silent, gloomy guy
over here's Bogar.
Nice to meet you.
This lovely bunch
is a rank C adventuring party.
They like to call
themselves Lion Fang.
Oh, you must be
Papek's bodyguards.
Right. But it's actually more
peaceful than I expected,
so it's a little boring.
Yeah, I wouldn't mind
if a few monsters popped out.
[TAKUMI] Well,
I would mind it very much!
[RIELL]
You're holding on to that bag
like your life depends on it.
Well, my pet
Killer Spider's in it.
What?
A Killer Spider'?
Wait, so you actually
tamed a spider?
[RIELL]
That's so cool!
Let us see!
Hey there, Killer Spider.
-[thuds]
-[screams]
I'm sorry!
Maple, why would you do that?
Hey.
It's Riell's own fault.
Invading her space
while she sleeps is dumb.
[RIELL] Hey, goldilocks!
Who you calling dumb?
What are you going to do,
if this encounter causes
her to fear humans
or the outside world?
Uh, really?
Why does she like Bogar
and not me?
[HEATH]
Bogar, the gentle giant.
That's a father for you!
Mr. Takumi.
Yes, sir?
Those potions
you handed out earlier.
Might you have
any more in stock?
If so, I would be
more than happy
to purchase them from you
at this very moment!
Oh, of course.
That can be arranged.
Maple, don't be rude!
-[gasps]
-[horse neighs]
Whoa! My head!
What's wrong?
Please tell me it's monsters!
Just as it ought to be.
Makes the guard duty worth it.
Huh?
[goblins growling]
♪
No, it's goblins!
[RIELL]
Stay in the carriage, Takumi.
♪
[RIELL] I'd say there's about
20 more in the forest.
I'll smoke them out.
[HEATH]
Got it.
Okay, everything's
gonna be fine!
Yeah, there's nothing
to worry about here,
this is a perfectly
normal occurrence
for traveling merchants
[TAKUMI]
Who are you trying to convince?
Let's go!
[arrows twang]
-[growls]
-[grunts]
[both scream]
Okay!
That oughta do it!
It took longer than
I expected, though.
No time to waste.
Let's dice 'em up real quick
and collect their magic stones.
[MAPLE]
Bogar, cool, cool!
Riell, no like.
Heath, meh.
♪
[TAKUMI]
After that,
our journey continued
peacefully
without another incident.
And then, three days later
[PAPEK]
We have arrived, Mister Takumi!
Welcome, friend, to Bolton!
♪
[TAKUMI]
Bolton was the first big city
I visited in my new world.
Everything looked so new!
♪
My first stop
was the adventurer's guild
with the three members
of Lion Fang.
They needed to report
their successful escort.
♪
If I wanted to stay
in the city.
I would have to become
a member of the guild
and register Maple as my pet.
♪
If it was up to me
I would have preferred
to register
with an alchemist's guild,
though.
Unfortunately,
there isn't one.
Or at least,
not here in Bolton.
Huh?
[TAKUMI] Apparently,
a lot of people register
with the adventurer's guild
just to use the guild card
as their ID to get around town.
The receptionist, Hans,
was kind enough
to share that with me.
If I'm cool
with the lowest rank,
my membership
will remain active
as long as I accept one
low-level quest a month.
In the end
I decided to join
the adventurer's guild
and register Maple as a pet.
[screams]
PAPEK COMPANY
Right now, I have roughly
a 100 of each in stock.
[chuckles]
That's music to my ears!
What would you say
to ten silver for each healing
and stamina potion
you're willing to part with?
As for the mana potions,
I'll happily pay
50 silver for each one.
[gasps]
[chimes]
UNDERSTAND AT A GLANCE!
BY NOLYN
[TAKUMI] That's like, seven
million yen back in Japan!
Sir, isn't that too much?
If I'm being honest with you,
it's the opposite.
My offer is below market,
since you haven't made
a name for yourself out here.
Oh, you don't say.
[TAKUMI] I dunno, this all
sounds too good to be true.
Why would he be so honest
with someone
who's practically a stranger?
Does he have
an ulterior motive?
He doesn't strike me
as deceptive, though.
By the way. I have some advice
about choosing your home.
Wait.
My what?
If your intention is to become
a successful producer
here in the city,
I recommend setting
yourself up with a home
that has a built-in workshop.
A home?
No, no, please!
I've never even been
here before today!
And I don't have
that kinda cash!
If you're willing to consider
a rental arrangement,
our company would be
happy to recommend a place
that suits your needs!
Sir, can we back up?
[bell chimes]
[PAPEK]
Oh, Thomas!
Show Mister Takumi
the home we discussed.
♪
Uh. You know you're showing
me a gigantic mansion, right?
Yes.
It comes highly recommended.
Uh-huh.
And highly priced too?
[THOMAS]
For the mansion and the land,
your rent would cost one gold
and fifty silver per month.
[TAKUMI]
That's cheaper than I thought.
Wait!
Hang on.
Someone probably
died here, didn't they?
Not one death, sir.
It's pristine.
[TAKUMI] I bet I could use that
storehouse as a workshop.
and I could definitely
afford the rent
with our new potion contract.
[MAPLE]
Master, this place, what is?
Oh, I'll tell you.
This place is our new home!
[MAPLE]
Home?
Any questions?
Yeah, where do I sign?
We'll make arrangements
for you to move in tomorrow.
Thanks!
I'd appreciate it!
[sniffing]
[groans]
Hm?
Ah, yes,
you've noticed the smell.
Yeah. It's been
bothering me ever since
we arrived in Bolton.
[THOMAS]
You're smelling raw sewage.
Really?
[THOMAS] The nobles use
magical purifying devices
to treat the waste
from their own mansions,
but, uh
[TAKUMI] They don't use
the same magical devices
in the city's sewers?
[THOMAS] In order to procure
such devices,
one must excavate them
from dungeons or ancient ruins.
They're far too precious.
So then, what?
They don't purify them at all?
They do, on rare occasions.
Priests are hired
to purify them.
Uh!
[TAKUMI]
The next day, Maple and I
moved into our fancy new home.
[birds chirping]
We'll get to repairing
the outer walls at some point,
but for now.
We've got bigger fish to fry!
♪
Mix quartz into the clay
I purchased
from the Papek Company,
use magic to shape it,
and then,
once it's dried out
add heat!
♪
[fire roaring]
Adjust the temperature.
Shorten the time
it needs to bake
by using space-time magic.
♪
Stabilize its condition
with alchemy.
♪
Stop conjuring my fire spell,
but keep surging
the time magic.
♪
JOB
[TAKUMI]
Oh, man.
I used a lot more mana
than I thought I would,
but in the end,
it was worth it.
It's finished!
Porcelain throne!
I missed you!
No matter where I reincarnate,
your smooth seat is like home!
[crying]
[TAKUMI]
Papek, sir!
What's the matter?
[screams]
Oh, Maple?
What did you do?
[MAPLE]
Entertain new guest.
This is a full-grown man,
he's not like the kids
from the village!
[PAPEK]
Ow!
Your silky embrace is like
a warm blanket.
A gentle hug, whisking me away
to the land of dreams and glee!
[whimpering]
Sir, please forgive me
for Maple's greeting.
Oh, it's fine.
A little surprising,
but I'll manage.
I'm sorry, would you mind
if I borrowed your restroom?
Not at all!
It's right this way!
Maple, there's this word,
it's called "etiquette."
Mister Takumi!
Wow, you work quickly.
No! I need to speak
with you at once!
[TAKUMI]
Oh, this is called a "toilet."
I attached
a magical device to it.
Ugh?
Device, you say?
After you're finished
with your business,
it breaks it down,
purifying the water
so it can be used again.
♪
Purified, eh?
Mr. Takumi, do you possess
the rare aptitude
for light magic?
♪
It's for the best
if you don't show
that magic to just anyone.
Let's uh, keep that
between us, shall we?
[PAPEK]
Your secret's safe with me.
I do have
a small request, though.
[gulps]
Could you create 50 more?
No, I'll need at least
another 100!
A 100 toilets?
[farts]
I beg you!
Perhaps, as long as I get
the materials I need.
Thank you so much,
Mister Takumi!
Now, with an order
of this size.
You're going to need
some extra hands
to get the job done.
WellI was planning
to hire people soon.
I would recommend
contracting a slave.
A slave?
Your aptitude for light magic
and talents as a producer
warrant it.
Having a slave bound
to secrecy by contract magic
would be best suited
to serve you,
both as a protector,
and a manager of your estate.
[TAKUMI]
A secrecy contract?
You can use light magic,
which is a highly
coveted skill.
The Church of the Divine Light,
which heads
the Holy Empire of Sidonia,
views light-magic users,
rightly or wrongly,
as "God's chosen ones."
Based on this belief,
the Church scoops up
anyone with holy aptitude
and exploits
their healing magic
on behalf of the empire
for their government's
own gain.
If purification magic like
this was used
in commoner's toilets,
I can't imagine
they'd ignore it.
What?
Is it okay for me
to mass produce them, then?
Leave it to me, young man.
I have ideas
for how we can gain
the support we need.
But we'll have to do
everything we can
to make sure no one knows
you're the one behind
the production.
I understand.
[PAPEK] Which is why I implore
you to form a contract
with a slave as quickly
as possible.
Please, I need to stop
you right there!
I don't believe
in using slave labor.
I'm not sure
I understand what you mean.
It's just
The idea of a "slave"
doesn't sit well with me.
But, sir, they're quite common!
If my only option is a slave.
I'd rather just do it myself.
You can't!
That's impossible.
[grunts]
My guild card's glowing.
[HANS]
Iruma Takumi.
In order to maintain
your membership,
you must complete a quest
of the appropriate level
within one month
of registering with the guild.
We're sorry to trouble you
while you're busy,
but we urge you to stop by
the adventurer's guild
before the deadline
to select your first quest.
Now a quest?
Oh, boy.
I definitely
do need extra hands.
Do you have free time
in your schedule today?
Huh?
[PAPEK]
Allow me to reassure you.
In the great city of Bolton,
there is no slave trader
more trustworthy than
the Mulan Company.
Please wait here,
I'll be back soon.
♪
[sighs]
Great, what have I done?
Huh?
♪
Wow.
Now, that's a beautiful garden.
♪
Uh?
[wind gusting]
Go home.
Huh?!
♪