Episode 1: Sin Archbishop Petelgeuse
A forest on the continent of Astraea. Today, the members of Gourmet Palace were in the middle of an expedition in search of food ingredients.
Pecorine
Tasty, tasty fruits! Sweet, melty fruits!
Kyaru
Ugh! So distracting! Quit singing!
Pecorine
Eh, but I thought the fruit song would be perfect for today's adventure.
Kyaru
I'm pretty sure that's a song that you literally just made up. ... And wait, are you saying that you already know what kind of things we're going to find in this forest?
Pecorine
Of course I know, Kyaru! This forest is full of super tasty fruits! Simply unbelievable!
Kyaru
That's what I thought... Koro, please explain.
Kokkoro
Yes, Lady Kyaru. Lady Pecorine, this forest is certainly renowned for its tasty fruit, but it is just as renowned for the monsters that enjoy those fruits.
Pecorine
Ah! Kokkoro, Kyaru... Does that mean...
Kyaru
That's right. You finally understand the danger...
Pecorine
If we don't hurry, all of our fruits will be eaten up by monsters!
Kyaru
You don't understand at all!
Pecorine & Others
......
Kokkoro
Lady Kyaru, if you shout so loudly, we will be found by monsters.
Pecorine
That's right, Kyaru. We're in the middle of an expedition, so you need to take things more seriously!
Kyaru
Why am I the bad guy here!? Yuuki, come on, say something!
Yuuki
1. "Tasty, tasty fruits!"
2. "You shouldn't tease too much."
Option 1.
Kyaru
You, too!? Why you, too!?
Kyaru
Is there nobody on my side here!? Oooh... Why do I always get treated like this?
Option 2.
Kyaru
H-Huh... I mean, right, there's a normal reaction.
Kyaru
You two should think about what you've done! Try to be more like him, okay?
End of branches.
Kokkoro
I humbly apologize, Lady Kyaru. I got slightly carried away.
Pecorine
I apologize, too. Sorry, Kyaru. Next time, we can sing together!
Kyaru
You haven't thought about it at all!
Monster
Roaaaar!
Kyaru
Hey, look there! Monsters!
Kokkoro
This will not do. Master, take cover... huh?
Monster
Roaaaar!
Pecorine
Huh, what, what? For some reason, they were all super flustered. They ignored us and ran away.
Kokkoro
From the look of it just now, it was as though the monsters were afraid of something else...
Kyaru
They were headed for the depths of the forest, it seemed... Ah! Wait, Yuuki!? And Pecorine, too!
Pecorine
Something strange is happening in the forest! We need to gather up all of the tasty fruits as soon as possible! Uryaryarya!
Kokkoro
Lady Kyaru, let us follow!
Kyaru
W-Wait! I said wait!
Later.
???
... Ahhh, aha. What could be happening here?
???
I had been searching for the whereabouts of the half-elf... Only to wind up in this unknown forest. I do not understand. And what is more...
Monster
Roaaaar!
???
Authority of Sloth: "Unseen Hand".
Monster
Roaaaar!
???
I must continually dispose of these attackers. They have no horns that I can see, so they would appear not to be magical beasts.
???
They are not magical beasts, and yet they still attack me on sight. Which means they live purely by instinct...!
???
Ahh, that is to say! They live by their own code -- one of hard work!
???
Wonderful! Ahh, aha! Wonderful! Wonderfuuuuul!
Kyaru
... Wait, what are we gonna do if he finds us?
Kokkoro
A good question. He does seem to be quite a lively fellow, but if he asks us about our story, I wonder what to say...
Kyaru
You mean you're going to talk to him!? No way, I don't want to. Wait, what!? Where's Pecorine?
Kokkoro
Lady Pecorine must be... Ah.
Pecorine
Heya! Nice to meet you! Can we talk for a moment?
???
My, my my my, pleased to meet you! Of course we can talk -- but may I say something first?
Pecorine
Yes? What is it?
???
That "Heya"... what is that?
Pecorine
"Heya"? It's a greeting! Greetings are very important, after all!
???
I see, a greeting! Of course, quite important! Something to be said on one's first meeting! Then, allow me to return you the favor...
???
He... YA!!
Pecorine
Ahahaha! The same to you -- thank you for being so polite!
Kyaru
How can you just talk to him normally... I can't tell if you're brave or just dumb...
???
My, my, are these your friends? Then, to you as well, he... YA!
Pecorine
He-ya!
Yuuki
1. "He-YA!"
Kyaru
Don't go along with it, you!
???
Ohoho, this has become quite a large gathering. Then, allow me to introduce myself once more.
Petelgeuse
I am the Sin Archbishop of the Witch Cult, the master of sloth, Petelgeuse Romanee-Conti!!
Kyaru
H-How intimidating... Just who is this guy...
Pecorine
I am a member of the Gourmet Palace guild, the master of hunger, Pecorine with the rumbling stomach!!
Kyaru
You like it!?
Kokkoro
Treating everyone the same no matter the situation... That's just how Lady Pecorine is.
Petelgeuse
Hmm...
Pecorine
Ah, you're looking at these three! They're members of the same guild, Gourmet Palace...
Petelgeuse
... You there.
Kokkoro
... Me?
Petelgeuse
Yes, you with the silver hair. That hair color, those long ears... You are an elf, are you not?
Kokkoro
As you say, I am an elf. I am in the service of my master here, and my name is Kokkoro.
Petelgeuse
... An elf.
Petelgeuse
An elf, yes, an elf... There was another elf, with silver hair and violet eyes...
Kyaru
Hey, isn't this getting kind of weird?
Pecorine
Umm, yes, the mood here doesn't seem to be great...
Kokkoro
Um, Sir Petelgeuse. If we have done anything to displease you...
Petelgeuse
... I see. That must be it, then.
Kyaru
W-What's he agreeing with himself for... And what's that thing he's taking out from his pocket, a book?
Petelgeuse
It is the Gospel. This treasured possession shows me the path that I must walk.
Petelgeuse
But nothing is written in this book about being sent to this place. The pages are blank. Which means, I must arrive at the answers myself, by my own thoughts.
Petelgeuse
But now, I see those answers. I understand!
Pecorine
The reason you came here? Petey, could you also have come here to look for tasty fruits...
Kyaru
... I don't think that's it.
Petelgeuse
You, yes, you are the reason why I was sent here!
Kokkoro
I am?
Petelgeuse
Yes, silver-haired elf! You are a test, sent by the witch for me to prove my devotion anew! I will show my love for the witch by offering you as a sacrifice!
Petelgeuse
That was why I met this silver-haired, violet-eyed elf here! No one could have imagined my path would lead me here! Ahh, aha! Witch, I do this for you!
Pecorine
No! Even if we've just become friends, I won't allow you to do anything to Kokkoro!
Kokkoro
I, too, have a duty elsewhere, and that is to serve my master. I apologize, but I cannot serve as a sacrifice for you.
Kyaru
I-If it's for Koro, then I'll also do what I have to...
???
Everyone, please lower your heads.
Kyaru
Huh...?
Yuuki
1. "Get down!"
???
Prepare yourself, witch cultist!!
Petelgeuse
...!
???
Ugh! He blocked it...!
???
When I'd detected the trace of the witch, I'd thought we'd found Subaru, but... I never imagine that we'd find a witch cultist here.
Petelgeuse
Quite a mighty attack. Just who are you? It seems you can detect the love that was bestowed on me.
???
Of course, cultist. You... All of you are enemies of the world.
???
It is impossible for you to avoid detection, with the repulsive odor that you bear.
Petelgeuse
Repulsive is perhaps one way to see it. But to think so rigidly is not to think at all... And that is laziness!
???
What...!?
Petelgeuse
Your lazy attitude is insufficient! You will never compare to my diligence and hard work! Your burdens, your wants -- they are all entirely different from mine!
???
Such arrogance from a Sin Archbishop...!
Kyaru
T-There's some serious aggression in the air here...
Pecorine
That maid over there is incredibly strong! She can swing that giant weapon around like it's nothing! Simply unbelievable!
Kokkoro
Excuse me, person over there! Do you know of Sir Petelgeuse?
???
Yes, I know him. This person is a Sin Archbishop, a leader of the Witch Cult! He will bring harm to many victims if we let him go.
Petelgeuse
Calling them victims is too heartless. At least call them sacrifices. They will serve as our precious sacrifices to the witch... Is that not an honor?
Petelgeuse
All of this is to lay the foundation for the blessed path written in the Gospel!
Kyaru
That book again... It sounds like there's something important in that Gospel book.
Kokkoro
I do not know the contents, but I can feel a special power coming from that book.
Pecorine
But, but, books don't make for good meals! Isn't there any way we can resolve this by talking!
Petelgeuse
Unfortunately, the witch would not want such a lazy resolution! Now, submit to my diligence, and...
???
That's enough out of you.
Petelgeuse
Hah!?
???
Puck, please!
Puck
Yep, yep, I'm on it!
Petelgeuse
Another one... Who!?
Puck
Too late. At least you'll be able to gaze upon the pretty Puck as you pass away!
Petelgeuse
You, you you you!!
Kokkoro
W-What incredibly powerful magic...
Kyaru
T-That was close... Um, thank you for covering me, Yuuki.
???
That magic... That was Lady Emilia!
Emilia
Yes, it's me! Honestly, Rem, don't go running ahead by yourself!
Emilia
You left me and Ram behind, and we were both incredibly worried.
Rem
I-I'm very sorry. But I thought it was Subaru, so without thinking, I just...
Emilia
I'm just as worried about Subaru. But we need to do our best to stay calm and handle this together.
Rem
Y-Yes...
Emilia
Also, we seem to have surprised those girls over there...
Puck
No, no, you're fine, right? It would've been best not to get you involved though.
Emilia
Hey! Don't say things like that! I'm truly sorry. Are any of you hurt?
Pecorine
Not at all! We're all good! Um, are you the owner of that talking cat?
Kokkoro
I have never heard of a cat who can speak so freely. I would imagine that he is something like a spirit or a fairy...
Puck
That girl's thoughts are on the right track. But I'm not just a talking cat. I'm a singing, dancing, idol cat.
Kyaru
W-What's going on... And did you take out that old guy?
Emilia
No, it didn't work, it seems. I'd thought my aim was perfect...
Petelgeuse
... Getting lazy, are you?
Rem
Wha!?
Pecorine
Oh! Petey, since when were you there!?
Kokkoro
Was he truly unharmed after taking such powerful magic?
Kyaru
How tough could he be... No, that's not it. He avoided it just barely. I don't know how he managed it, though...
Petelgeuse
How mean! How violent! Attacking without a word in advance is the height of cowardice!
Petelgeuse
That attitude is sloth! Sloth, sloth, sloth! Pushing your sloth onto others, so you can masquerade as diligent...!
Petelgeuse
Unforgiveable! You are truly wretched beings! And you, silver-haired half-elf, are the worst of the lot!
Emilia
I cannot agree. Certainly, it was bad of me to launch a surprise attack, but...
Kyaru
Don't just admit that...
Emilia
But! You were the one who meant to harm this girl. So you have no room to say who is worse!
Puck
And as a witch cultist, you have no right to lecture us. So? How long do you intend to keep this up?
Petelgeuse
......
Kyaru
I'm warning you now, come at us again, and we'll fight back.
Kokkoro
Yes. You are outnumbered, and we will not hold back.
Pecorine
We'll take you out in time for lunch! Petey, if you apologize now, we'll let you have some of our leftovers!
Petelgeuse
Strange... Yes, a strangely tempting proposition. However! I have my own duties to carry out!
Pecorine
Petey...
Petelgeuse
However, fighting blindly without thinking would be a sign of sloth! I am quite aware of my own position here. Therefore...!
Rem
You think we'll allow you to escape? I, Emilia, and a great spirit are all present!
Petelgeuse
What a thoughtless thing to say! Your sloth truly never ends!
Rem
What...!?
Petelgeuse
I will withdraw for now! However, the next time we meet, I shall achieve my goals most industriously!
Petelgeuse
Both of you silver-haired, violet-eyed elves! I will have both of you! By my hand, you shall be sacrificed to the witch!!
Kyaru
Y-You've gotta be kidding... That chubby old man flew right away...
Pecorine
I feel like that scene was right out of a dream! Simply unbelievable!
Kyaru
It was more of a nightmare than a dream... But more importantly, we have other problems right now.
Kokkoro
Yes, because Petelgeuse was able to escape, we still have no idea of his relation to those people over there...
???
... We all must remain vigilant.
Pecorine
Huh, that girl also looks just like a maid.
Kyaru
Another one of them... Are you one of their friends?
???
Yes, as you can see. Rem, Lady Emilia, are you both unharmed?
Rem
Yes, big sister. I am perfectly fine.
Emilia
Puck and I are fine as well. Ram, I know you've been having a hard time with all this walking through the forest -- are you all right?
Ram
I have simply been conserving my energy. However...
Pecorine & Others
Stare.
Puck
Those girls seem really wary of us. What do we do? Should I use my fluffy charms on them?
Emilia
You're cute and all, Puck, but I'm a little afraid of what might happen if you went out there.
Emilia
Then! Let's try talking to them! Um, there's nothing suspicious about us...
Emilia
Huh? You are...
Kokkoro
Master? Do you know something about these people...
Yuuki
1. "Thank you for helping us."
Emilia
Ah...
Kyaru
Hey, how can you just be so casual...!?
Emilia
... Ha ha.
Emilia
No, you're quite welcome. I'm very sorry for putting you in such a dangerous situation.
Kokkoro
Master...
Pecorine
Whew, that's just like you! Look, the anxiety seems to have melted away from those girls, too!
Ram
Indeed. One cannot remain suspicious in the face of such foolish kindness.
Rem
Please forgive us for approaching you with such a cold attitude, without so much as a greeting.
Kokkoro
No, we should say the same. We offered no greetings, either...
Kyaru
E-Everyone's letting their guard down... Well, anyway, we understand that you're not our enemies, but just who are you?
Emilia
Ah, that's right! We still need to introduce ourselves!
Pecorine
Man, that really was awesome, though! Miss Maid, it was really something to see you swinging this giant metal ball around with your little arms!
Rem
Truly, there's nothing that awesome about it. This metal ball is a portable model, so it's lighter than it looks.
Pecorine
I see! I guess if it's portable, then it's no problem!
Kokkoro
Um, Lady Pecorine... We still haven't introduced ourselves...
Emilia
... Hey, look, Puck. This girl is an elf, isn't she? And she has the same hair color as me! Her eye color even looks similar, too...
Puck
We've finally met her, Lia. Another one of my daughters... Your little sister, separated at birth...!
Emilia
L-Little sister!? How amazing it is to hear that I had a little sister!
Kokkoro
M-Mmph!
Emilia
I'm sorry for leaving you alone for so long! But your big sister will always be here for you from now on...!
Puck
And I have something I must say to you, too. I am your father!
Kokkoro
M-Mmmph!
Ram
... Honestly, what a comfortable scene.
Kyaru
Ahhhh, all of you...
Kyaru
Don't just go all soft on each other like that!!
After all of that, having gotten past their turbulent first meeting, the group gathered at the guild house of Gourmet Palace.
Emilia
Um, sorry for all of those things in the forest. Allow us to introduce ourselves again, properly.
Emilia
My name is Emilia -- just Emilia. And this is the spirit Puck, whom I've contracted with.
Puck
I'm kind of like Lia's surrogate parent. Pleased to meet you, all of my adorable daughters!
Emilia
Mrgh, even if you say that, I'm still really mad at you for lying to me earlier.
Puck
Sorry, sorry. I've already apologized, so forgive me, Lia.
Emilia
Hmph. I won't.
Pecorine
I see, I see! Emilia and the kitty are really close! It's really to see such a chatty cat!
Kyaru
She said he wasn't an ordinary cat, but a spirit. Don't spread your bad habits to people's pets like that.
Pecorine
How mean, what bad habits? I'm just the same as you. Because I'm a member of Gourmet Palace, too!
Kyaru
By that logic, are you saying I'm a glutton just like you!?
Kokkoro
Um, I apologize for cutting into the middle of your speech. Please, continue where you left off.
Ram
I see. Then, allow me. I am Ram. I am the wonderful older sister of Rem here beside me, and I expect you to remember that.
Rem
My name is Rem. I'm not as mature as my older sister here, but I try my best not to get in the way of others. Pleased to meet you.
Yuuki
1. "Pleased to meet you too."
2. "Which of you is older? Younger?"
Option 1.
Rem
Yes, I'm pleased to meet you too, Yuuki, Pecorine, Kyaru, and Kokkoro.
Ram
Allow me to thank you. Without knowing our way around this place, we were in quite the bind.
Option 2.
Ram
Did you not hear me? I, Ram, am the older sister, and Rem is the younger sister. You should be able to tell at a glance.
Rem
My big sister's personality simply cannot be expressed in words. She's truly wonderful.
End of branches.
Ram
About the situation we're in, I'll keep it brief... Or at least, I'd like to. But I have a feeling that won't be possible.
Kyaru
Ram, is it. Forgive me for being presumptuous, but is there something on your mind?
Ram
One could say that there are many things on my mind. ... Do you know anything of the Witch Cult?
Pecorine
The Fish Cult? Hmm, I've never heard of it. Is it some kind of food?
Kyaru
Not the Fish Cult, the Witch Cult! That chubby flying guy said something about it earlier.
Pecorine
Ah, yeah, that really surprised me about Petey! Can you also use magic like that, Kyaru?
Kyaru
I swear, you...!
Kokkoro
In any case, who was Sir Petelgeuse, and what is this Witch Cult?
Rem
If you don't know about the Witch Cult, then... Big sister, that must mean...
Ram
Yes, exactly. All we can do is believe that gossip from the great spirit.
Puck
Calling it gossip is hurtful. I know very well when to be serious and when I can mess around.
Emilia
Um, could you calm down and explain? The truth is, I don't understand this very well either...
Later.
Kokkoro & Kyaru
You came from a different world?
Pecorine
A world completely unknown to ours, huh? That must have been a long journey for you -- welcome!
Emilia
Ah, um, thank you. Actually, we should thank you for taking us in after all this trouble.
Kyaru
This isn't the time for such casual greetings! So, that old guy and the Witch Cult are both from your world...
Emilia
Yes, they are all incredibly evil people.
Kokkoro
Incredibly evil people, I see. Could you tell us specifically what they have done?
Ram
We take it as a matter of fact that, if we are found by the Witch Cult, we will be killed.
Kyaru
They're even more dangerous than I'd thought!?
Rem
However, that is not the only danger that they pose. Beyond that, the leaders of the Witch Cult, known as the Sin Archbishops... They cannot be ignored.
Kokkoro
I see. So such a dangerous group has come to Astraea...
Kyaru
......
Kyaru
(Witch Cult...? This must be some kind of joke...!)
Kyaru
(I've never heard anything about this from Her Highness, despite this dangerous situation...!)
Kyaru
(In the worst case, I'll have to think of a way to convince Her Highness to deploy Nightmare...)
Pecorine
Kyaru, you're spacing out. Is everything okay?
Kyaru
Huh!? Ah, yeah! Totally! Nothing wrong here!
Emilia
Are you sure? You had an extremely serious expression just now...
Kyaru
Ah, don't worry about me! You're the ones with the problem right now, right?
Kokkoro
I concur with Kyaru's opinion.
Pecorine
That's right! I understand your situation now, Emilia! But do you want to do now?
Emilia
What do we want to do... Yes, of course. That's an important question.
Rem
Lady Emilia! I want to look for Subaru first!
Emilia
Of course, that takes priority. Subaru might be crying tears of loneliness right now...
Kokkoro
Is this Sir Subaru one of your companions?
Emilia
Yes, that's right. You see, Subaru is a really mischievous guy...
Rem
He's so dignified and reliable!
Puck
He's always forward-looking, and he knows about all sorts of strange things.
Ram
He's clumsy, helpless, and a useless human being.
Kyaru
... If I put all of that together, I get a totally incoherent picture of him.
Pecorine
Anyway, he must be a very important friend of yours! It's understandable that you'd be all over the place without him!
Kokkoro
Then, do you have any clues as to the whereabouts of Sir Subaru?
Rem
Unfortunately, we do not... But I can detect his scent here, so we know that he is in this world.
Kyaru
His scent...
Pecorine
His scent, huh... This Subaru must smell really tasty then!
Rem
Yes, he stinks!
Kyaru
T-That was what we were trying not to say out of politeness!
Emilia
Ahahaha...
Puck
... Oh? You look like you have something to say. What is it?
Yuuki
1. "Is there a way for you to return to your original world?"
Emilia
... Right. That's where the problem is, in truth. We need to find Subaru and return to our original world.
Rem
Lady Emilia was in the middle of a very important duty before this. I, my big sister, and our official master were all helping her with that duty.
Ram
Rem and I must return to our original world before our absence becomes a burden on Lord Roswaal.
Kokkoro
As someone who is pledged to serve my Master as well, I can understand your feelings. However, a way to return to your original world from this one...
Kyaru
It's not something that can be done easily. It's a place we've never seen or heard of, after all.
Puck
Well, well, I just might have some ideas about that.
Pecorine
You have some ideas, kitty?
Puck
Yes, yes. I may have a fluffy, pretty appearance, but don't be fooled -- I'm capable of all sorts of things.
Ram
This showboating is one of your bad habits, great spirit. If you have ideas, then hurry up and share them.
Puck
Hmm, then here it is. Do you remember the means by which we were sent here in the first place?
Emilia
By the means, do you mean Beatrice's door of teleportation?
Rem
No, it wasn't just that -- I think it was the effect of Lady Beatrice's magic, combined with that black book that Subaru found.
Puck
Right, right, that black book. Which means, if we were able to study that book, we'd be able to find the reason behind it...
Ram
... So that's it.
Emilia
Ram, do you get it?
Ram
Our opponent was carrying a book that was very similar to it. That must be it.
Emilia
That means...
Rem
It was the "Gospel" of the Sin Archbishop.
Kyaru
By Gospel, you mean that book that the old guy seemed to treasure? You're saying that, if you have that book, then you'll be able to go back home?
Ram
Then, that simplifies matters.
Rem
Yes! First, we find Subaru...
Emilia
And then, we defeat the Sin Archbishop. If we obtain the book that he was holding...
Pecorine
Then you'll all be able to go back to your original world!
Kokkoro
This means that there are two people for us to search for.
Kyaru
A manhunt, huh... But before all that, don't you all need a base of operations?
Emilia
A base like this "guild house" of yours, you mean?
Kokkoro
As Lady Kyaru says, you need a place to stay. Ideally, this process would only take one or two days, but...
Pecorine
Right. If you don't have a bed to sleep in, then you won't be able to enjoy your food properly either!
Rem
I see, a place to sleep. That certainly is a problem.
Emilia
We have none of this world's money, so this may be trouble...
Yuuki
1. "I'll talk things out with Saren."
Kokkoro
I see. An excellent idea, Master. I think the people at the Sarendia Orphanage are certain to be able to help you.
Emilia
Huh? What is this Sarendia Orphanage?
Kokkoro
It is a guild that has been of great assistance to Master and I. They take in a great many children who have no other place to turn to.
Kokkoro
The guild master, Lady Saren, is sure to help you after hearing your situation.
Emilia
I truly don't want to cause so much trouble for people, but...
Ram
Lady Emilia, I think we have no other choice.
Pecorine
Right! And anyway, we should help each other in times of need!
Emilia
Mm. That's right. Very well, I understand. I'll take your words to heart.
Emilia
Could you introduce us to this Saren? I'd like to make my request in person.
Yuuki
1. "Leave it to me."
Emilia
Yes! Thank you so very much!
Emilia
Then, once again...
Emilia & Others
We'll be in your care.
Puck
We'll be great friends!
Pecorine
Yes! We're glad to be friends with you, too!
Kyaru
Sigh... I have no idea how this is all going to turn out...
That night, in the forest outside Landsol...
Petelgeuse
How... How could this be...!
Petelgeuse
I can hardly believe that such a thing has happened. Ahh, however! This can only be the case!
Petelgeuse
I am in a world that is entirely separate from the one I know! A hellish world where humans and aliens mingle, and elves walk the streets openly!
Petelgeuse
I must fix this. This world is a blasphemy upon the witch's love!
Petelgeuse
I want to take action as soon as I can, but... Right now, I am powerless! Rushing in with no plan is the height of sloth!
Petelgeuse
I must prepare! I cannot abide this!
Petelgeuse
Ah, witch, witch! Let my love shine! I dedicate my undying loyalty to you!!