Episode 4, Chapter 9: The World Youkai Desire

So, you still insist on siding with the humans.

Even though you're the child of the Dokkaebi King.

You've never been a father to me. It's too late to start.

Befriending humans won't make you one of them...

You are a dokkaebi. Like me.

Cast your worthless emotions aside and fully embrace your true nature.

Dokkaebi or not,

you killed my friend.

So I'm here to avenge Gubby. That's all!

Hehe... HAHAHAHA!

I see you've got your mother's fight inside of you.

Come at me! I'll take you down!

This energy... It's even stronger than before.

I thought he was supposed to be weaker...!

This place has been soaking in dokkaebi energy for the past twenty years...

So even though he's only just been released, being here would have instantly restored him.

The same applies to me, too.

So I'm going to give everything I've got... and defeat that bastard!

Bwahaha...! Hahaha!

You're stronger than expected! Annoying brats...!

Is he still getting stronger...?!

Then we'll just have to fight harder!

Not bad, but...

It's time we put an end to this!

Wha-what is that...?!

That energy... Could he be...?!

He's trying to blow this entire place apart! Everybody run!

Ah!

Ahh! What the...?!

Ugh...

Aaagh...!

No! You'll lose control again!

Urgh...! It's okay...

I know... what I'm doing.

Time to DIE!!!

AAAHHH...!!!

Impossible...

I'm so glad you're all alright!

It was really something...

But is the branch master still not around? Even after all that?

Well... I think he might've forgotten that he's the branch master. Again.

I never thought we'd find a worse branch master than Uncle Miller...

I'm seriously going to give it to him this time.

I'm going to put a jar over his head and ring it like a bell. Arrghhh!

C-calm down. That could kill him...

Oh, is she...?

Oh oh oh, sorry. I just followed you in. I wasn't thinking.

I'll wait outside. I might scare people.

Don't be ridiculous! You're fine here! Completely fine!

You defeated Duoxini!

On behalf of Monster Tamers, thank you so much, Ms. Gabi!

I'm glad I could help! Dokkaebi problems call for dokkaebi solutions! Haha!

Look who's getting embarrassed.

No...

What happened to the dokkaebi that escaped the shrine?

Even though Duoxini's gone, they're probably still in the forest.

Government officers and the guild are working together to take care of them. Don't worry.

Fortunately, Dokkaebi Shrine wasn't destroyed, so we're going to lock them up there again.

We should pay them a visit, then.

Would you two like to join?

It's good to see you well.

We'd be having a different conversation if things had dragged on longer.

Thank you for stopping Duoxini.

And you there, dokkaebi.

Would it hurt you to call me Gabi?

I still haven't accepted you.

Even now, it was still you dokkaebi who...

That's enough, Yeowool.

It's good to see you're well, my lord.

I'm glad to see that you're all safe, and that Duoxini seems to be gone...

I didn't think you'd really defeat him.

Yeah, I kicked my bastard old man's ass!

What...? Duoxini was your... father?

No wonder... I felt you had a distinctive spirit.

I... apologize for my past actions. Can we let bygones be bygones?

You're quick to bow down to power, huh?

Take note! Yielding to power is an important tool of diplomacy!

Plus, the forest is still in trouble, so we must work together for now.

It seems the dokkaebi have been fighting amongst themselves since Duoxini's defeat.

Yeah, I can take care of that.

Does that mean you're claiming Duoxini's mantle as king of the dokkaebi?

I don't need a ridiculous title. I just want to help.

Hmm... Well, we need all the help we can get right now, so...

I look forward to working with you.

You're back, Gabi...

Why are you all the way out here, gramps? Your roots aren't good anymore.

I have something to tell you.

Gabi, you always say that there are kind dokkaebi, too.

But dokkaebi blood runs thick. And it's not quite wrong to say all dokkaebi are born bad.

Humans learn kindness as they grow, but dokkaebi are born with hatred inside them.

The dokkaebi who celebrated Duoxini's return are a testament to this.

Do you mean there's no point to dokkaebi trying to coexist with humans?

Evil can be overcome by greater goodness and virtue.

The dokkaebi need a good influence. Someone to hold them responsible for bad behavior.

I'm talking about you... Gabi. You are that goodness.

You defeated Duoxini. None of the dokkaebi would dare defy you.

Do you really think I can do this?

It's not a matter of "can do."

If you dream of a world where dokkaebi and human live side-by-side, this is something you must do.

...Okay.

Thanks, gramps. I'm feeling a lot better now.

Let's go home now. Together.

Wait! I need to repay my friends for their help.

...Not gonna lie, I was kinda waiting for you to bring that up.

If you forgot, I was going to drag you back here.

Here it is.

Thank you. We'll make good use of it.

I should be the one thanking you.

Feel free to drop by the forest anytime. You're always welcome here.

Ahahaha! Let the show begin!

They were really strong, right?

I wanna play with them again!

Rin, stop it. What was next? Hunting?

Don't fuss... Everything is moving as planned.

Really? You sure?

Can we absolutely reach the Voidall according to His plan?

If not, Rin will shoot you!

Ahahaha! Let the show begin!

The Void... is near.

*Sigh* What exactly does this guy do? Why is he here?

Watch your tongue... Lord Amon is a part of the Void itself.

The beginning and end to this plan...

So far, it all still aligns with Her calculations. We'll continue as planned.

Rin, let's go.

Time for aFox Hunt.