Anime Episode 06

"Learning About the Darkness of This World at the Elf Village" (エルフの里で触れる異世界の深淵) is the 6th episode of the "Skeleton Knight in Another World" Anime adaptation.

While Ariane and her father travel to the elvish city of Maple to discuss her ongoing mission, Arc finds himself getting an unexpected lesson from her mother, Glenys.

Summary


Upon arriving at Lalatoya, Ariane requests that she be let passage inside and be granted an audience with the Elder. The gate to the village opens, and Ariane asks that Arc wait there for her until she returns. Arc remains outside the gate until dusk, until finally he's allowed inside, and follows Ariane to the Elder's house, where he enjoys the scenery of the village. At the Elder's home, Arc and Ariane are met by the elder and his wife Dillan Tahg Lalatoya & Glenys Alna Lalatoya, both of whom are Ariane's parents. Dillian formally thanks Arc for all of his achievements towards the Elven village, but he does rebuke Ariane for attacking Tryton's manor. Arc then chimes in on the conversation and, inside their home, explains the situation in full to Dillian. Understanding the problem at hand, Dillian says that he'll inform the other elders in Maple to alert them of the trafficking contract that was uncovered. After explaining the situation, Glenys arrives with dinner, but Arc is anxious to eat due to his condition. However, it's learned that Glenys and Dillian already know of Arc's condition, and he's allowed to eat the food without fear.



The following morning, Arc wakes up and learns that Ariane and Dillian have already left from Glenys. Glenys then gives Arc a tour of the village and knows a bit of the village history from her. Two young girls then approach Arc, who thank him for rescuing them from the slavers. Apologizing to Glenys for his distraction, she tells Arc that it's alright and requests to spar with him. Meanwhile, Ariane and Dillan listen to the elders' debate on how to proceed with the Humans violating the 400-year treaty about enslaving Elves. The result of the discussion is settled by Elder Briahn Bond Evanjulin Maple who suggests they observe the Rhoden Kingdom's reaction to the attack on the Lord's manner.

Returning to Arc, he spars against Glenys, who quickly overwhelms him with her swordplay during their sparring match together. As Ariane and Dillan walk out of the Elders' coven, Ariane formally apologizes to her father about the meeting outcome. Still, Dillan assures her that the result could have been better, but also worse. However, Dillan laments not being able to meet Eevin while they were there and informs Ariane that Eevin is getting married next year. The news perturbs Ariane as her sister's nature is akin to a battle maniac. Eevin appears out of nowhere and tackles hugs to the ground. Despite seeing his daughter in evident distress by her sister's antics, Dillan leaves the two, and they soon talk about Ariane's recent accomplishment and Eevin's upcoming marriage.



Back to Arc again, he finishes his spar training with Glenys and later enjoys a soothing bath with Ponta. Eventually, Ariane arrives home and readies herself to take a bath, only to find Arc already in there, and acts apprehensively. Afterward, before their dinner, Dillan briefs Arc on the current situation decided by the Elders. He also hires Arc to hunt down the names on the contract while also freeing any Elves he encounters. Admitting that the pay he'd receive for the job would be inadequate, Dillan bargains with Arc and offers him information on how to break his curse to make up for his reward. Dillan then informs Arc of a magical spring near Lord Crown that can remove curses. However, it's also a place where the Dragon Lord makes its home, and to add to that danger are the Spirit Animals who also inhabit the area. Because of the risks, it imposes on a human; an elf would have to act as a mediator to be granted access there. Arc accepts this reward, but internally notes how his "curse" was an RP thing. Ariane then claims she'll join Arc in his quest, and Arc accepts the search.

In bed, Arc ponders whether or not his skeletal avatar is a curse or not. However, if his condition was a curse, he'd be able to dispel it with one of his spells. However, spells such as those hurt the undead and could harm him. Arc casts Uncurse on himself to test this theory, and to his amazement, it works without inflicting any harm.

Characters in Order of Appearance
Characters in italics debuted here.
 * Arc
 * Ponta
 * Ariane Glenys Maple
 * Tryton du Diento (Indirectly mentioned)
 * Dillan Tahg Lalatoya
 * Glenys Alna Lalatoya
 * Eevin Glenys Maple
 * Briahn Boyd Evangelin Maple
 * Fangas Flan Maple

Trivia

 * This Episode Adapts from Light Novel Volume 02 Chapter 1 (Rest of it), Chapter 3 (2nd Half)