DELICIOUS IN DUNGEON
It's locked again.
Give me a minute.
I'll open it in no time.
We walked quite a bit already,
so maybe we can call it a day soon.
You sure are clever, Marcille, answering with your stomach.
It wasn't me!
It's completely normal.
After all, we've only had snacks today.
But Laios, I'm against taking a break.
The only foodstuff we found today was a bowl full of Treasure Bugs.
Even if we have to push ourselves, we should make for the fourth floor.
Still, the monsters will get tougher and tougher the further we go.
I think we should conserve our energy.
But even if we save our energy,
it won't matter if we pass out from hunger.
But without energy, we wouldn't be able to defeat monsters…
It's open.
This room looks like it used to be a dining hall.
This must've been a luxurious dining table once upon a time.
But now, it's just the dead haunting this place.
There's not even a single rat in here.
I'm not eating a rat, okay?
I wonder why it's always dead humans who attack us.
Can't a whole roasted pig come after us for a change?
Don't be silly.
"Come after us"…
But we do have…
food coming after us!
Living Painting?
Watch it, Laios!
You got too close!
You could've gotten sucked in!
That's what I wanted! I was just getting to the good part!
What?
There were grapes in that painting.
In other words,
you were trying to eat the food in the painting.
That's right. Pretty neat idea, don't you think?
-Absolutely not! -You moron!
-Moron! What were you thinking? -Ever heard the saying, "pie in the sky"?
I-I know you can't actually eat a pie in the sky.
But a painting of someone eating a pie in the sky works!
You'll end up getting killed inside the painting.
Precisely!
Inside the painting, we should be able to interact with each other!
Fine. Have it your way, then.
But you can only give it a try once.
We'll tie a rope around you.
If you give us a signal, we'll pull you out.
Which painting should I go for?
This one looks pretty good.
There's a lot of delicious food in it.
All right, I'll go for this painting.
Ow.
Hey, you.
I've already been spotted!
That sword…
You're wearing odd armor,
but you're one of the castle guards, aren't you?
Huh?
Here, carry this.
Seriously, we're always running short on hands.
This way! Don't space out!
Look at his face. He looks so clever!
Yes, the shape of his nose is just like yours.
He will lead the kingdom splendidly one day.
-There, there. You're a good boy. -Congratulations, Your Majesty.
Stop daydreaming!
Bring the next plate already!
-Um, could I have a bite-- -I have it!
Delgal! Your name is Delgal!
Delgal, you'll become a great king!
This is no good!
There's no chance of me eating anything!
Help me out!
It's his signal!
Pull!
How was it?
I was so close to getting a bite.
But the vibe just wasn't right.
-The vibe? -That's what stopped you?
Yeah, it was totally the vibe.
One more time!
I can grab a bite if the situation is more suitable.
What do you mean by "suitable"?
Let's see.
I guess it needs to be more casual.
Casual?
How about this one?
They have fancy food, it looks like a party,
and there's even someone dancing naked.
This is it! Here I go!
You drunk fool!
What do you think you're doing in front of the king?
Get down from the table now!
Oh, stop it.
Today is my wedding day.
Pardon this man for getting a little too carried away.
But Prince Delgal…
Delgal?
Is he the baby in the painting earlier?
Come on, go!
That was a close call!
Delgal!
Father!
I am glad to see how splendidly you have grown.
To the future of this kingdom.
F-Father!
He was poisoned!
Guess I'll take some back with me and enjoy them quietly later.
Sorry.
Your Majesty!
Treat him now!
Hurry!
That elf, I spotted him in the previous painting as well.
I wonder if he's a jester or something.
Look what I've got!
I brought back food this time…
Wait, what? It's all gone!
So I can't take food out of the painting.
The only way is to eat them inside the painting!
Again! Now that it's come to this, I must have a taste of the food!
FULL-COURSE OF COURT CUISINE
Is this a crowning ceremony?
So that prince succeeded to the throne.
May this kingdom and its people flourish for eternity.
It's good!
I thought it might taste like paint,
but this is a real feast!
Seconds, please.
I sure ate a ton.
I'm stuffed.
Guess I'll go back now.
Huh? This is…
-You don't belong to this castle. -Damn!
What are you doing?
You were there when the prince was born and also at his wedding.
What is your purpose?
Are you after the throne?
I'll reduce you to ashes right now!
The painting!
Did something happen inside the painting?
There were tons of mouthwatering dishes.
As I was about to leave after eating my fill,
someone realized I was an outsider, grabbed me by the collar,
and got really mad.
I'm not surprised.
I was so scared.
Now that I'm relaxed, I'm starting to feel hungry again.
Wait, what? Even though I ate a lot, my stomach still feels empty!
What did we tell you?
It was just a pie in the sky!
You wasted our time!
But it really tasted good!
Was this the kitchen?
We can collect water from the room next door,
and it's a nice spot to rest for a bit.
If you hadn't fooled around with the paintings,
we probably could've reached the fourth floor by now.
Is that a Mimic?
I've never noticed that box there before.
It's not super obvious, but it's not exactly hidden, either.
It's positioned in a way that catches your eye.
It's in a spot those bastards are fond of.
So, let's get some shut-eye here today.
Okay.
You good with that, Chilchuck?
Sure.
I suppose I don't have to tell them.
I just know Senshi and Laios will insist on eating it.
Then, it'll be up to me to open the box.
Mimics…
I've lost count of the times those bastards have caused me misery!
All right!
It doesn't have a lock or a trap!
Since this was locked, it's not a Mimic!
If I open it from behind, it shouldn't be able to hurt me!
Dammit! I forgot about the trap!
Damn Mimics!
You okay?
You seemed lost in thought.
Is something bothering you?
No, not really.
You must be tired.
You're still a child, after all.
Let him have a good night's sleep without having to stand guard.
Like I said, I'm not a kid!
So, how old are you?
I'd rather not say.
There you go again. You're always like that.
You won't even tell us your hometown or your birthday.
I prefer to keep my job and personal life in separate lanes.
One of these days, you'll miss out if you keep acting that way.
Sure, whatever.
I've become more sensitive to hunger.
I used to be fine without food for two days.
I'll go and fetch some water from the next room.
Hey, slowpoke.
I'm going to draw some water.
I'll go with you.
Don't bother. I'll be right back.
It's dangerous.
It's just the next room.
A Coin Bug.
I wonder if there's a nest nearby.
If I can find a few more, it might help ease our hunger.
Not to sound like Laios, but I kinda like Coin Bugs.
They're monsters that camouflage like Mimics,
but they're cute.
Hey!
Wait a minute, that's where the Mimic--
You idiot.
You forgot you're heavier with the water bag.
There should be a mechanism nearby to open this door.
Of course, it's out of reach.
Should I call for help?
If my yelling attracts more monsters, it will put my friends in danger.
Don't worry.
If I don't return, Marcille will notice.
Will she? No, she probably won't.
I can't count on her!
Don't panic!
Opening closed doors
is your job, isn't it?
This type of door opens once you figure out its mechanism.
I'll be safe as long as I don't touch the Mimic.
I don't hear any strange device making noise,
so there's no time limit, either.
There are a couple of buttons on the wall
and a mechanism that likely triggers spears to pop up.
If I press the buttons in the wrong order, they probably spring up.
And the text on this plate is likely the key, but…
It's in some ancient language, and I can't make heads or tails of it.
Darn it, if only Marcille were around.
But it seems strangely familiar…
Nah, I should get my thoughts in order first.
There are three buttons in the corners of the room.
Why three?
Do I need to press them in a specific sequence?
There's a button behind the Mimic as well!
Darn it! That bastard is set on hindering me at every turn!
Could there be a hint inside the room?
Of course not.
Even if I press the buttons randomly, I'll only end up getting skewered.
But since I'm small, maybe I could dodge them.
Nah, it's too risky.
Ugh, I have no idea what to do!
Maybe I should just stay still until dawn…
You were in here?!
Darn--
Ow.
I-I was saved--
You sure are tough!
Mimics are cute when you turn them over, and they wiggle their legs.
You can tell their sex by turning them over.
Laios' useless trivia is coming back to me one after another!
Turn them over?
As if that's possible!
Here goes nothing!
Ow.
I wonder if they're on their way to help me after all that commotion.
Huh?
So this one was empty?
How dare you mock me like that!
Huh?
This text…
So this is what was written on the plate!
In that case, I know what it says!
Hurry!
-East! -No matter how many times the sun rises…
-West! -And the moon sinks…
-North! -Like the unmoving stars…
South!
May the wind of fortune forever blow your way!
It opened!
Chilchuck isn't coming back!
C-Chilchuck!
I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!
I'm alive, okay?
What's this?
Did you do this, Chilchuck?
Well done!
Sure.
What a fine Mimic.
A Mimic, huh?
It's going to be my first time cooking it.
Don't try to eat it as if it's the normal thing to do!
Don't worry, Marcille.
Mimics on their own aren't poisonous.
They can be toxic depending on their diet,
but if you remove their digestive organs, it should be safe.
How is that supposed to be safe?
Forget it, Marcille.
There's no point in telling them not to.
But today, I won't eat it, no matter what!
Boil plenty of water,
add some salt.
Place the Mimic inside, cover it with a lid,
and wait a while.
When it's boiled enough,
it's done!
BOILED MIMIC
It's hard to scoop out the meat.
How about using the handle instead?
It's no good. I'm only pushing it deeper inside.
Right.
Chilchuck, let me use those things.
Those things?
You know, the picking tools you're always carrying around.
Picking tools.
A-Are you out of your mind?
It should be fine if we disinfect them in boiling water.
That's not the problem!
D-Don't!
It's easy to scoop now!
Here.
It's really good.
This is really tasty.
I bet it would be delicious to eat the back meat and leg meat together.
It wasn't as good as I thought.
They say the digestive gland of hermit crabs tastes bad.
But why didn't you tell us about the Mimic?
I have unpleasant memories associated with Mimics.
Ideally, I'd like to steer clear of them entirely.
Anyway, I've made quite a few errors in judgment.
I panicked thinking it might eat the Treasure Bug.
Mimics don't eat Treasure Bugs.
What?
On the contrary, Treasure Bugs feed on Mimics.
When they find a Mimic,
they enter the box through the crack and lay their eggs.
And the larvae that hatch inside the box grow as they consume the Mimic.
Once they become adult insects,
they're often confused for treasure by humans,
and they take flight to begin their next phase of life.
Are you kidding me?
Cut it out, will you?
That's what you get for not telling me your age.
Didn't you learn that you can miss out when you keep secrets from your friends?
Come on, tell me how old you are!
Th…
"Th…"?
This year, I turn 29.
So you really are a kid. How boring!
I didn't know you were so young.
Well, why don't you tell me your ages, then!
This is what I hate about long-lived races!
What?
Um, Mister… Chilchuck…
Stop it!
Today, you feast on a monster,
but tomorrow, you could end up as someone's meal.
Dungeon food.
Oh, dungeon food.
Subtitle translation by: Ai Matsuoka