Episode 5, Chapter 1: An Encounter in Danogol

Should we get going right away?

Huh? Do we need to go somewhere?

The door to Sangun's home is located in a place called Namryung.

This flute will act like a doorbell.

I thought we just needed the flute...

We knew this wasn't going to be easy, though.

I wonder how great this person really is.

He's undeniably great.

He's controlled the chaos of this world for over a thousand years.

Shall we head out now?

Who else is part of the Council of Empyrean Fangs aside from Sangun?

There's also the incredibly beautiful Divine Maiden, of course.

Oh, I hope we get to meet her!

Wow, this view is so peaceful.

You're right. This is what we fought to protect. Feels pretty rewarding.

Let's go find some new monsters! Oops, I mean... new youkai!

Th-that cabbage is alive!

Hahaha, have you never seen that youkai before? I forgot you aren't from around here.

Help! Help me!

Aren't you Lady Jiwon, headmistress of Dohwa Garden?

Don't you remember me?

I'm Kiwoo from Wolha! I deliver groceries to Dohwa Garden!

Oh, yes. I remember. What brings you here...?

I was in Danogol picking up some rice.

But bandits attacked the village!

Bandits?

Are the villagers safe?

They all ran towards the tavern...

I barely managed to escape myself... I even left my pack behind...

Okay. We'd better hurry.

Just what happened while I was away...?

Please find my pack for me! Please!

It's got everything I own... I beg you!

I'm so sorry, but would you be able to help...?

There's no need to be sorry.

They're at the tavern, right?

Thank you. I'll lead the way.

There are people on the ground.

Are they villagers?

No, they aren't from Danogol.

They must be bandits.

None of them are villagers, right?

Thankfully, no.

What's wrong with them?

They're terrified. Do they need help?

Hm, hmm.

Oh yeah. Perfect. Hahahaha!

Ahh! My belongings! Ha!

Oh? Is that Branch Master Leeho...?

Hmm?

Hey! It's Lady Jiwon! Been a while!

Wow, didn't think I'd run into you here! Is this fate?

...I heard the news about the dokkaebi. Hmm. Hm.

I would assume. Everyone, I would like to introduce...

Leeho of the Monster Tamers' Naksan branch.

He's the branch master you've been looking for.

Your introduction has an edge to it...

Ahem, I did receive a message from Miller, Python's branch master.

Then I do wonder why we had to run into you here.

I had some business to tend to.

Ms. Yuna didn't seem to be aware of any business.

I didn't tell her because...

Better to beg forgiveness than ask permission.

You got me.

My, you know me so well! Let's walk together for a bit!

...Excuse me?

As it happens, I have something to discuss with you.

Do you now?

Shh. It's definitely not because I'll be strung up on the eaves when I get back to Red Lotus.

Did you take care of all the bandits alone?

Well, yes. Why?

There are a few left, though.

Some of them got away.

Typical.

Everyone, stand back.

Okay, all cleaned up. Let's go!

Hmm...