There's Something About Ria

I have something on my mind, Ethan.

It's pretty late. I hope this isn't about gambling.

O-of course not! This is personal!

What?!

Uh... Well... Yeah... It happened.

Why... would you like that... hag...

Hag?! Lady Ria is not a hag...

...

So, why did you call me?

Do you remember the golden goblin we saw last time?

Hum? Ah, did he finally catch on?

No, I did become closer with him while drinking together...

I asked him to tell Lady Ria about my feelings.

But then I found out that he was flirting with Lady Ria!

So what do you want me to do...?

Well, about that... I learned that Lady Ria is currently looking for something.

And it's... a specialty of Salisbury. If I could get my hands on it, it might help my chances in winning her heart.

Seriously? You think we've got nothing better to do?

Argh, s-sorry... It's just... I recently opened a cat racetrack with my loan and I don't have the time to go so far.

Cat racetrack?

Yeah. It was my dream! I'm sure Elizabeth will love...

Why you!

E-Ethan!

So... we're going to Salisbury because of Finn's crush?

Well, we don't have anything on our hands right now and love is noble.

Something's fishy... The Ethan I know wouldn't voluntarily do something this troublesome.

Ethan... Are we going to somewhere like a succubus bar...

Q-quiet! He said he would give me shares to his cat racetrack if I get the item for him!

Ethan... You're now getting involved in the gambling business?

This is all because of Morgana's humongous food budget! Just keep following me.

Ethan... You...

Yeah, he's not even hiding the fact that he's following us.

It's the golden goblin we saw before...

Hey! Why are you following us?

Hehehe.

He must have found out who stole the Gold Goblin Stone Statue...

If he did, why did he come here alone...?

Hey, if this is about the Gold Goblin Stone Statue, there's a bit of a misunderstanding...

What are you talking about, human?

Huh?

I heard that you are looking for the Star Flower of Arbel...

(Looks like he didn't find out about the statue.)

Yeah, I got a very profitable request.

Then sell it to me. I can't let that wretched human take it.

W-we can't. We promised to give it to Finn...

For how much?

Ethan?!

How about fifty Gold Goblin Stone Statues?

What?! D-did I just hear you wrong?

Fifty...?! Ethan, fifty statues are...

No deal.

What?! Why!

Because this is something more valuable than that statue.

Then sixty... No, one hundred!

I don't think you get it.

We're not going to sell it to you so get lost!

Oh, Princess! It has been too long!

How have you been, Urien?

Haha. I'm doing fine all thanks to you, Your Highness.

So, Ethan. You came for the Star Flower of Arbel?

Yeah. I heard that it's somewhere around here.

Ian, do you know anything?

Rumor has it that it's a flower that grows on the bodies of Golems on the Southern Coast.

Golems that shine white...

The Pure White Golems...! I've seen it before!

Yes, it's apparently a flower that grows using the energy of Golems.

The Southern Coast... Okay, let's go.

Ethan, it's getting late...

We might have to camp outside if we stay, Ethan...

If I knew it would take this long, I wouldn't have tagged along! I'm so hungry!

Damn it! I can't just go back empty-handed!

Elizabeth, is there any part of the coast we haven't searched?

Hmm...

Perhaps... the Brownsea Island...

Brownsea Island?

Yes, it's an island in the gulf.

I remember visiting with an old friend when I was young... But it's not a place anyone can go.

An island in ocean water surrounded by land...

Those kind of places are usually concentrated with mana.

Yeah... That must be it! How can we get there, Elizabeth?

Hum... We need to take a boat from Lilliput Harbor when the sun rises.

Then let's go to an inn near Lilliput Harbor and rest.

Phew... I'll be able to take a bath at last.. Thank goodness...!

You're going to have get some expensive food for me, Ethan!

Fine, fine...

It's not far off so we should be there in no time.

Haha. It feels like going on a trip!

As long as those fish don't interrupt us...

Wow... The sand is sparkling!

This area is definitely filled with mana. It's a sufficient space for Golems to inhabit.

There they are. Golems.

So this is the Star Flower of Arbel...

Ethan, finally...!

Hehe, now I can eat expensive dishes to my heart's content.

Let's hurry back. We've already wasted too much time.

Hehehe. You humans did well.

Whoa! Thank you, Ethan!

The share is as promised?

Of course!

Lady Ria!

What is it?

I, in order to win your heart, have brought you the Star Flower of Arbel!

Wait!

?

My Love, I have brought you the Star Flower of Arbel as well.

Manager! The spice made with the Star Flower of Arbel is truly effective!

Huh?

Huh?

Huh?

We've already secured a ton of Star Flowers of Arbel. Just take them and decorate your place or something.

La... Lady Ria!!!

Haa.. Clothes are always a problem after the transformation.

It's just like what the letter said. Who would've known you'd find Star Flowers here...?

Whew, time to head back home.