Anime Episode 05

"A Secret Revealed, and a Bond Forged" (明かされる秘密と紡がれる絆) is the 5th episode of the "Skeleton Knight in Another World" Anime adaptation.

''Arc and Ariane make their way into the palace of Marquis Diento. What kind of political fallout will there be from one of the Rhoden nobles possessing enslaved elves?''

Summary
Having two Elven ladies by the names of Sena and Uhna restrained on his bed, Tryton prepared to have his way with them, but first chastises his son, Udolan for his recent failure. Elsewhere, Arc and Ariane manage to successfully land on Tryton's Mansion and catch the attention of a couple of guards. Using his Wyvern Slash, Arc slices the bell there that a loud distraction allowing them to infiltrate the place.



At that moment, Celsika informs Tryton about the intruders in the mansion, and when he claims that the invaders are "monsters" the door behind him explodes. After the smoke starts to fade and settle, from the newly created hole in the wall stands Arc and Ariane who claim they'll rescue the restrained Elves. Ariane then incapacitates Tryton, while Arc scares the daylights out of Udolan and in the process finds a hidden room. Arc was going to inform Ariane of this find, but she and the other Elves were far too busy punishing Tryton, which irks both Arc and Ponta. Just then the guards of the mansion arrive and Ariane uses a fire spell on her sword to attack the guards and asks that the Elves meet with Danka. The two Elves then leave and Ariane goes to check up on Arc who loots the gold from the hidden room. Caught in the middle of the act, Arc claims that he's prohibiting the Diento Family from rebuilding in the future and Ariane buys it.



Several bombs are detonated across the mansion and because of this, Arc and Ariane teleport to a safe location. Although the pay that Ariane had in store for him was inadequate, she offers Arc to accompany her to the Elven lands where more Elves are being held captive. The proposal internally elates Arc, however, he questions whether someone like him will be well welcomed in the lands, and Ariane admits that she'd have to talk with the elders. In response to that, Arc claims he can never take off his armor and Ariane asks why, to which, Arc asks if she'd turn her sword on him if she saw his face and she promises that she wouldn't. Hence, Arc takes off his helmet and shows Ariane his true visage and a brief explanation of his past, claiming that he's suffering from a curse that has his appearance transformed. Deducing that he's not of the undead and placing her trust in him for helping her out so far, Ariane claims he'll be welcomed in the land of Elves. Furthermore, the elder may be able to help him change back into his original form. To that, the two formally introduce themselves and shake on their newly formed relationship.



In Olav, the capital of the Rhoden Kingdom, King Karlon holds a meeting with his children, Princes Sekt and Dakares, and Princess Yuriarna about the recent events surrounding, Tryton. Sekt mentions that Tryton was illegally selling Elves to the eastern country, which Dakares refutes, but Sekts claims that Dakares is standing up for him. The comment upsets Dakares who speaks defensively, but is stopped by King Karlon and speaks in favor of Dakares while claiming a full investigation must be had before any conclusion would be drawn. King Karlon then asks for Yuriana's opinion on the matter and she claims that she heard the rumors being spread about the Elven Slaves causing the imposed treaty to be broken. That would thereby cause raised tensions with their kingdom and other nations, hence they need to ascertain the truth immediately. She also mentions the backlash from the Elves themselves and Sekt mentions that the other nations would hold them responsible. Therefore, King Karlon assigns Yuriarna to visit Limbult and negotiation any tensions that have arisen there and concludes the meeting. Alone in the room, Karlon thinks about how the situation has become a big mess.

Arc and the party walk through a dense forest and Arc decides to use Dimension Move to scout ahead and ends up falling down a small cliff that was a by a small running stream. They decide to make camp there and that night, Danka has a Whisper Bird deliver a message to Ariane informing her the Elves they rescued are in his care. Arc then asks how far is it until they reach their destination of Lalatoya and Ariane answers that they should reach there within two nights. Because Ariane was still hungry, Arc leaves to hunt a boar, leaving Ariane to spend time along with Ponta. Upon returning to the camp with a freshly caught boar, Arc catches Ariane cuddling with Ponta. In light of this, Arc plans to have some cuddle time with Ponta, which embarrasses Ariane immensely.

Sometime later in Olav, Yuriarna is served tea by her maid Ferna. As she goes to drink it, she mentions her suspicions that her brother Dakares is involved in the Elf Trade incident and that Sekts will go after him about it. Ferna then claims that either Sekt Yuriarna will get the throne, but Yuriarna warns her not to speak so carelessly. To Yuriarna's reasoning, what must be focused on is the matter of negotiations with the Elves in Limbult and nothing more. Ferna understands and claims that she'll get to see her sister Seriarna again, and Yuriarna takes pleasure in knowing that.

Meanwhile, Arc and Ariane arrive at their destination of Lalatoya.

Characters in Order of Appearance
Characters in italics debuted here.
 * Arc
 * Ponta
 * Ariane Glenys Maple
 * Tryton du Diento
 * Udolan
 * Celsika Dourman
 * Danka Niel Maple (Mentioned)
 * Sena
 * Uhna
 * Karlon Delfriet Rhoden Olav
 * Sekt Rondahl Karlon Rhoden Sahdiay
 * Dakares Ciciay Karlon Rhoden Vetran
 * Yuriarna Merol Melissa Rhoden Olav
 * Ferna
 * Chiyome (Flashback)
 * Seriarna Meria du Olav Ticient (Mentioned)

Trivia

 * This Episode Adapts from Light Novel Volume 01 Chapter 4 (rest of it) & Epilogue (Parts 1 & 4) and Light Novel Volume 02 Chapter 1 (Part 1)