[MUKOHDA] Well, gang,
I think we've done about all there is to do in Dolan.
Hmm. I have no qualms with leaving this place,
but I would like to visit the dungeon once more
before we depart.
[DORA] Yeah. What the big guy said.
- Nope. - [Dora and Fel grumble]
[MUKOHDA] The reason I want to skip town
is because our dungeon escapades garnered way too much attention.
We should leave tomorrow.
Hmm. If the dungeon is out of the question,
at least let me go hunting.
[MUKOHDA] Mm, that should be fine.
You have been cooped up for the past couple days.
[DORA] I wanna go hunting, too!
I could use the exercise.
Mm, if you're sure.
I'll cook while you're gone.
I'd like to try Master Al’s sausage recipe.
Hey, kid.
I know you would have fun on the hunt,
but I could really use your help while they're away.
[SUI] Sui can help.
Oh.
Nice.
My Sui-chef!
Now let's make some sausage!
[♪ opening theme song playing]
We shall return with meat.
[DORA] And lots of it.
- [MUKOHDA] Wait just a second - [FEL] Hmm?
[MUKOHDA] Whenever you take something down,
store it in this bag.
We'll get the monsters processed
once we make it to the next town.
Don't overdo it, okay?
Be discerning.
You have my word.
[DORA] Loud and clear.
All right. Who's ready to work?
[SUI] Sui is.
First, build me this.
It's a pretty simple design, but I'd like to use mithril.
[SUI] Okay, Master.
While you work on that,
I can go shopping.
The online grocery should have the seasonings
and other gear we need.
Oh!
It's perfect.
With this, heat won't transfer to the meat.
Awesome job, Sui!
[Sui chuckles] Sui is awesome.
Now, let's see what it can do!
Using the mithril meat grinder,
grind up some orc meat.
The next step is to desalinate
the white sheep intestines.
Prepare a layer of ice water to keep your meat cool.
Then, add a healthy sprinkle of sugar,
a few shakes of salt,
and a little bit of black pepper.
Knead until it all sticks together.
Chilly!
Now attach the nozzle to a bag for piping
and stuff with your seasoned meat.
Wrap the sheep intestine at the end of the nozzle
and fill it with the meat, making sure no air gets in.
Once the intestine is full,
twist it to shape your sausages.
Cut them into pieces,
and you're done!
[sizzling]
[SUI] They smell amazing.
I agree.
And they're browning up nicely.
[blows]
It tastes good as it looks!
They're cooked to perfection!
[SUI] Sui wants a little bite, too.
Here, try.
[SUI] It’s so yummy!
[DORA] Hey!
You jerks are eating without us?!
Fools.
Such a glaring betrayal is unforgivable.
We just tried it.
I've never made sausages from scratch,
so a taste test was called for.
Well, how did you do on your hunt?
Quite nicely.
A few kills failed to fit in the magic bag.
They're over there.
[MUKOHDA] I told you two not to overdo it!
I recall. Easier said than done.
[DORA] I took down a gigantic saber tiger
without any help at all. Cool, huh?
[sighs]
I'll fully evaluate your damage later.
For now, let's have some food.
Excellent idea!
[DORA] Nothing makes you hungry like hunting!
[MUKOHDA] Dig in.
Mm. Mm!
These are delicious!
[DORA] Once your teeth pop through the skin,
a flood of juicy goodness spills onto your tongue
and down into your belly!
[SUI] Sui is a sausage superfan!
[FEL] I could eat a thousand of these little links.
[MUKOHDA] I'm glad everybody likes them.
Down the hatch.
Yummy! The flavor is fabulous!
[grunts]
It's still afternoon,
but who cares?
Some pairings are a must!
Ahh!
Cheers!
[MUKOHDA] You didn't have to see us off.
You four deserve a proper goodbye.
I'm very grateful to you guys for all your help.
[crying]
Next time you abandon your friends,
give them more notice.
[exclaims] If you leave tomorrow,
my heart will shatter to pieces!
You're pulling me away from my precious Dora-chan
just as our friendship was starting to blossom.
So sorry.
[DORA] Get me away from this whack job.
[chuckling nervously]
- [ELRAND] Mukohda! - [exclaims]
Hear me.
Do not forget your vow.
Any dragon you hunt, you bring to me for processing.
I won't forget now.
If there's ever a dragon in my Item Box,
you're my first stop.
And if you're going to Berléand, bring me back a leviathan!
Hey, Fel, think you could make that happen?
[ELRAND] Are you listening?
Well, I have brought down a leviathan in the past.
That's a yes.
If we see one, I will slay it for you.
[gasps] Please do! It would make my life!
We're not going out of our way for it.
Don't get your hopes up too high.
A leviathan on my table.
After years of hoping and praying,
my dreams will come true!
- [gasping] - Hey, Ugohl?
Nothing I can do.
So long, Dora-chan!
Come back soon!
[DORA] That guy has some major issues.
- [chuckling awkwardly]] - [ELRAND] You promised!
[♪ bright music]
[sizzling]
[ALL] Wow!
[MUKOHDA] Don't worry.
These guys are just my familiars.
Here.
This man's an A-rank adventurer!
I suppose that explains the familiars.
Please come in, sir.
[MUKOHDA] Being A-rank has its perks!
[indistinct chatter]
[MUKOHDA] This town is smaller than Dolan,
but it's still bustling with life.
They're known for their pottery and ceramics.
I'll need to do some shopping later.
[man laughs]
You must be the great Mukohda.
Ugohl in Dolan told me about you.
My name is Göran, and I serve as the guild master
of the Adventurer's Guild here in the humble town of Nijhoff.
Nice to meet you.
Right back at you.
It's nice to meet your fearsome familiars, too.
[Fel scoffs]
[GÖRAN] Let's get to the point.
You're looking to take on any high-ranking quests
that have been collecting dust, correct?
[MUKOHDA] Yes.
[GÖRAN] I'm very grateful for the help.
Two quests fit that description.
Really?
- [paper rustling] - [GÖRAN] Mm-hmm.
The first request is an extermination.
Carnivorous flora known as evil plants
are running rampant in the forest west of town.
As for the second request,
terminate the cyclopes inhabiting the clay mining site
where we gather crafting materials.
Got it.
Think you guys can handle evil plants
and a cyclops or two?
[FEL] What an utterly foolish question.
[DORA] How boring!
Those blockheads are so slow, they're not even threats.
Evil plants are baby stuff too.
[SUI] Don't worry. Sui will hunt them.
We'll take them both.
We can get to gardening first thing in the morning.
Great! That would be a huge help.
Really quick.
Since we're new here, there's one thing I wanted to ask you.
I was hoping to rent a house that we could live in
for the duration of our time here.
[GÖRAN] You want a house?
I could easily find you a space at an inn.
But you should inquire to the Merchant's Guild
about a house.
I can write a letter of introduction for you now.
[indistinct chatter]
Please wait right here.
[exclaims]
[MAN] Mukohda.
It's an honor to meet you.
I am the vice guild master here, and at your service.
The name's Domenico.
Thanks. I could really use your guidance.
I looked over Göran’s letter,
and you're in the right place.
You wish to rent a larger house
where you and your familiars can live together comfortably, yes?
Yes.
At the moment, I'm only looking to rent it out
for seven to ten days.
Price wise...
I'll pay anything within reason.
[DOMENICO] There are three houses that I believe
will fit your needs and more.
[MUKOHDA] One has seven rooms, one has 13,
and the other has ten.
They're giant.
Fel would have space to spare in all of them.
Regarding location,
the smallest home is closest to the center of town.
That sounds nice,
but I'm more interested in what the kitchen has to offer.
A four-burner stove and a top-notch magic refrigerator.
What's more, the house has a tub.
Really?!
In that case, we're sold!
Whoa!
[FEL] This isn't half bad.
[DORA] Wowza! It's ginormous!
[SUI] Yay!
I said house,
not a millionaire's massive mansion!
[Dora sighing happily]
[Sui trilling]
This kitchen is gigantic, too.
All right.
The party will be hungry for dinner soon,
so I should try this place out.
But what kind of food should I make?
Hmm.
This is a detached house.
The neighbors are far enough away
that I don't have to worry about strong smells.
I already have potatoes and onions.
I'll get some carrots
and my favorite roux to bring it all together.
This one has loads of good spices.
Considering their tastes, I should make a sweeter base.
[Dora exclaims]
[MUKOHDA Orc meat will work nicely.
So tonight, we're eating at-home curry!
Authentic Indian curry from restaurants is amazing.
It's spicy and delicious.
But at the end of the day,
I always come back to the kind you make at home.
First, we'll cook the onions and let them soften.
Then we'll add in the orc meat,
our peeled potatoes, and our carrots.
You can scoop out any scum that floats up.
When it comes to adding the roux,
in my opinion,
it tastes best if you mix two types together.
Mm. That smell. At last.
The smell of fresh curry in the air
makes my mouth water more than anything else.
To what do we owe the aroma?
[DORA] I've never smelled anything like it before.
[SUI] Sui thinks it smells good.
[MUKOHDA] This dish is called curry.
And where I come from,
it's a staple in almost every home kitchen.
- [FEL] Oh, my. - [DORA] That looks tasty!
[SUI] So thick and yummy!
Well, give it a try.
Enjoy the Homemade Orc Curry.
[DORA] I've been itching to sink my fangs into new flavors!
[SUI] Sui wants to sink, too.
[sniffing]
The smell is not displeasing.
[slurps, exclaims]
[FEL] And the flavor is not displeasing either!
I can't pull myself away!
[DORA] It's spicy, but I'm into it.
I love curry!
[SUI] Sui is tough and can handle the spice.
It's super yummy!
[MUKOHDA] People here don't use as much spice
as we do back home,
so I wasn't sure how it would go over,
but it appears to be a big hit.
[ALL] Another serving!
I'm on it.
With that, I can start on mine.
Ahh!
I missed this more than I realized!
I usually go for medium spice, but sweet is great!
[groans] I'm gonna explode.
[DORA] Right there with you, boss.
We should add this curry of yours to the rotation.
[SUI] It was super yummy.
We're talking luxury now!
Everything's so fancy.
Makes sense for a pottery town.
I'm going to take a bath every day that we're here.
You can go first, Fel.
[gasps]
No.
I don't need it.
It's been way too long since your last bath.
Plus, there's curry on your face,
and I'm sure the smell is stuck on your fur.
[sniffing]
You have a point.
Still, I'm not getting in the tub.
[MUKOHDA] So be it.
Good. Your scrubbing strength is suitable for a change.
[MUKOHDA] Oh, yeah?
Scrub that area more thoroughly.
[MUKOHDA] Can do.
Nice.
Hey, water me.
[SUI] Okay.
[Fel humming]
- Your face is a mess. - [grumbles]
Just work quickly.
Squeaky clean.
Now shake yourself out and dry off your fur in here.
[Fel grunting]
[Mukohda, Dora, and Sui exclaiming]
[MUKOHDA] Hey, Fel, if you're going to bed,
pick any room you want on the second floor.
That much I can handle. [echoing]
[MUKOHDA] Mm...
[Dora grumbles]
[water splashing]
[MUKOHDA] Ahh.
Nothing beats a toasty bath.
[DORA] Yeah, it feels amazing.
[SUI] Amazing.
[door opens, closes]
[DORA] Heck, yeah!
I'm gonna crash right here.
[SUI] So is Sui.
Let's have a sleepover, Master.
Guess that works for me.
Belly flop! [grunts]
Ah! This is the sweet life.
Fel, are the evil plants giving off energy you can track?
They're scattered around,
but there's a large cluster deep in the forest.
[MUKOHDA] Let's split up into pairs.
Fel and Dora-chan, take care of the plants deeper in.
[DORA] That sounds like a plan to me.
Will you be all right without us?
As long as Sui is with me, I'll be okay.
And there's something I'm eager to try out today.
[SUI] Master, Sui wants to hunt a lot of mean plants.
[MUKOHDA] You can hunt as many of them as you want.
But I'm the weakest here,
and could really use the protection
of a big, strong slime like you.
[SUI] Okay!
Big, strong Sui will protect you, Master.
[MUKOHDA] Apparently, evil plants drop
high-grade magic stones.
If you see any, pick them up.
Understood.
[DORA] Just leave it to us!
[Mukohda chuckles]
Let's see if my method works.
If these monsters really are plants,
I've got just the thing.
Once I start keeping this stuff in my back pocket,
these plants don't stand a chance.
- [chuckles] - [SUI] Master?
Something weird is here.
[♪ suspenseful music]
[gasps]
[rustling]
Sui! Those are the plants we’ve gotta beat!
It's time to kick some leaf.
[SUI] Okay. Sui will kick all the leaves.
Pew, pew, pew, pew, pew, pew, pew, pew, pew, pew, pew!
[MUKOHDA] There are so many of them.
Well, you ready?
[SUI] Yeah. These mean plants are gonna pay.
Pew, pew, pew, pew!
Plants...
...eat my Japanese-manufactured fury!
Take that!
What a win! It works like a charm!
[SUI] You're the coolest, Master.
- [sprays] - [grunts]
[yells]
[laughs]
[panting]
[SUI] Uh-oh, a big bad guy's coming.
[growls]
- [whimpers] - [SUI] Whoa.
[yells]
[exclaims]
[grunts]
[groaning]
[gasps]
Open wide!
[grunts, gasps]
The root is its weak point!
You want more?!
Here!
[Mukohda sighs]
[SUI] Master, are you okay?
Yeah. Just a little worn out.
You took down dozens, but still have so much energy.
[Sui chuckles]
Sui still has lots of energy.
Huh? There you two are.
Did it go well?
Yes. There was quite the horde.
[DORA] They were weak,
but their numbers were craziness!
Didn't stop us from crushing those punks.
We completed our portion of the assignment.
Huh? So there aren't any left?
[FEL] Correct.
[DORA] We grabbed all the magic stones, too.
That means we finished the quest.
[SUI] What? It's over so soon?
But Sui wanted to go pew pew to a lot more mean plants.
Uh...
[FEL] All right.
Let's take care of the cyclopes while we're out.
[DORA] Now that sounds like fun!
[SUI] Let's go, let's go!
- [Mukohda gasps] - [FEL] Human.
Climb on quick.
As per the usual, I'm just along for the ride.
[growling]
[crashes]
That was quick.
Doubt Göran expected this fast of a turnaround.
Ah, what a relaxing bath.
[DORA] Baths are the greatest.
[SUI] It was so warm and bubbly.
Mm? Seems Sui has evolved again.
Wait. What?
I'll check.
Whoa! You're a huge slime now.
New skill. It's called Giganticize.
Hey, have you been feeling a little different lately, Sui?
Bigger?
[SUI] Kinda-sorta.
Sui does feel like Sui can grow super big now.
Huh. Interesting.
Well, then, before we head down to the guild tomorrow,
let's find some space and see how giant you can get.
[SUI] Yeah!
Fel, how's your level looking?
You're already so high up, it's impossible to tell
when something changes.
You'll only see a dramatic increase
if we explore another dungeon.
And once we reach the sea, we shall.
Yeah.
Let's get there and see.
Now, how are...
- Yeesh. - [snoring]
[laughs] Funky sleeping posture.
Nice. He's gone up a bit, too.
And what about you?
Sui told me you did a good bit of fighting for once.
I did.
Whoa!
I shot way up this time!
I took down a lot of plants, but this seems like a bit much.
Hmm.
Double Experience Gain?
What's this skill?
I have zero memory of unlocking this.
Any idea when it happened?
No. How odd.
[exclaims]
We determined that when you hit level 40,
a new Tenant will come your way.
So hurry up and get there!
[Vahagn, Hephaestos chanting] Level up and get a Tenant!
I'm real sick of those gods playing with me!
Next time I send offerings,
I'm gonna give those jerks a piece of my mind!
Question, Fel.
- Mm? - Up to now,
Sui's been evolving at a steady rate.
Baby slime,
slime,
big slime,
and now we've reached huge slime.
Will Sui keep evolving like this?
Most likely.
The final evolved form for slimes
is the Emperor Slime.
The Emperor Slime, huh?
That sounds really powerful.
[laughing]
I fought one many moons ago.
It proved to be a very worthy foe.
Oh, wow.
Huh?!
It was tough even to you?!
Amazing.
And scary.
[Sui sleepily] Who, Sui?