Bingo! A tomb manifestation.
Episode 3: One Suited for Domination
A new one is appearing right now.
Good. Just like the prophecy.
The manifestation has just begun.
I know. We also received a prophecy saying
the Japanese man with the Gold/Silver Axe is near you.
And that you, for some reason,
should be careful around alcohol.
That little shit...
was the guy from the prophecy?
This sure doesn't feel welcoming.
The relic must be a nasty one.
A tomb full of broken swords...
It must belong to the Muramasa.
The Muramasa were a family of swordsmiths active between the Sengoku and Edo eras.
Their blades were known for their exceptional sharpness.
Three generations in a row, from grandfather to father and son,
met their end by a Muramasa blade.
Muramasa, the cursed sword that wiped out an entire family.
This tomb is especially hostile toward humans.
Warning
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Warning
Your skin is being damaged. Protection is required.
It's already started. I need to clear this tomb fast.
Well, let's get going.
Wait for me, Muramasa.
What the hell, man?!
Damn it, why on earth is this tomb so huge?
I don't have time for this. I have to keep moving.
This tomb is so huge that even the Gold Axe can't locate the relic.
That guy from the Republic of Bent must know where it is.
I should have tailed him and waited for my chance.
At this rate, he'll snatch the Muramasa first.
I need to find that guy.
Where the hell is he?
What happened? Calm down!
Daddy, something's wrong with her!
No! Stop!
That student...
The relic has possessed her.
Anyone cut by that sword will probably end up the same.
Hey, she's acting weird!
If it possesses more people, things are gonna go out of control.
Oh, of course.
Throw a sacrifice into the pit, and a bridge appears.
Hey! Who pushed you guys down there?
Was it a guy from the Republic of Bent?
Yes, it was!
He sang some weird song in his language, and this pit suddenly appeared.
He shoved us in and just ran off!
Good. If he was just here, I still have a chance.
Well, let's see if I can use any of this.
What the hell?!
A rope-shaped bracelet.
And is this mochi?
They're the "Sister Sun and Brother Moon" relic.
The mochi that the tiger demanded from the mother on her way home,
and the rope from heaven that saved the two siblings from being eaten.
[Petty Pickpocket]
You acquired a new title and unlocked a skill.
Tomb Raider basic skill Dexterity (Rank F) has been unlocked.
A new skill. So I have all four now?
Dexterity [Rank F]
You can quickly learn to use unfamiliar items. Consumable relics wear down slightly slower. You are slightly better at relic maintenance and restoration. Your success rate for stealing relics increases.
Tomb Raider Basic Skills (4/4)
Spy [Rank F]
Observe everything in a 1-meter radius.
Improved understanding of all languages.
Improved understanding of tombs.
Dexterity [Rank F]
Increased dexterity.
Tomb Excavation [Rank F]
Linguistics [Rank F]
You awakened all four abilities and became a full-fledged Tomb Raider.
Quest Complete
A reward awaits you upon leaving the tomb.
Perfect timing.
Tie her up!
Oh? You sure about that?
Spin, spin, spin!
Did anyone see where the guy from the Republic of Bent went?
Uh, I did.
He crossed the bridge and went inside the cave.
He must have gotten that info from the prophecy relic's user.
Excuse me!
Could you please do something about this rope?
Play with me, mister! Play with me!
I swear, these relics ...
Hey, come back.
What?! Why?!
No, no! I still want to play!
I'll get you out of here, but you need to help me find that man.
Then we can pay him back for what he did to you.
Okay, so this is where the Future Guide said it would be?
Perfect.
Now, let's have a look.
Where are you, my sweet little relic?
I got rid of all those pesky witnesses.
Now I just need to get Muramasa, and my job is done.
And then I'll find that Japanese bastard who tricked me
and take him out for good.
Once I have Muramasa, no one will stand a chance against me!
Victory is mine!
What the hell?
These are all just broken swords.
Where's Muramasa?!
There he is!
That's him!
How did they get here?
You're gonna pay for what you did!
You were trying to kill us!
Hey, hang on a minute!
So you're behind this?!
Who else?
You had a head start and still couldn't find the relic?
Well, I guess that's all you guys are good for.
Now...
Find the relic, Gold Axe!
So you managed to find me.
If you desire my power, drench me in the blood of ten humans.
Only human blood can restore my broken body.
Refuse, and you will never leave this place.
Whose voice is that?
This is why I hate blade relics.
Is that your test?
That's right!
What's the hold-up? Kill those humans!
I refuse.
Let's see how you like the taste of my dominance.
W-Wait! Wait!
That hurts!
You'll be the one taking the test!
Be a good sword and absorb your copies, Muramasa!
Damn it! You pathetic human!
Climb up slowly and carefully.
How do we climb this?
Whoa, now. You don't get to go with them.
Come on. Let me out.
I'll recommend you to our government!
They pay well, and they have the prophecy relic, Future Guide!
What do you say? Join our team and—
The Future Guide can only be used by its owner.
There's a company that can handle that.
They'll give you plenty of support, too.
Everyone's up!
Interesting. A company supporting the excavation team?
Yeah, you must have heard of them. TKBM Corporation!
So that's it.
Well, I'll be going now.
W-Wait!
Nope, sorry.
Why don't you ask TKBM Corporation to help you out?
Seal the tomb!
Shit! Help me!
An earthquake struck Kawasaki this evening.
At the same time, several mysterious structures appeared.
Please remain calm.
You're safe now.
Over 50 people were trapped inside at one point.
They reported swords emerging from the walls and other dangers.
Earthquake hits Tokyo and Kanagawa
Atsugi, Kanagawa
The man said he was from the Republic of Bent, so...
The government is still waiting for a statement from the Republic of Bent.
Meanwhile, Korea and Russia have also issued criticism,
and the United States—
Well, this is a mess.
The press is going on about tombs and relics! What's going on?!
And you dragged the Republic of Bent's image through the mud!
There was an unexpected variable.
The Japanese man from the prophecy is to blame.
As head of the excavation team,
didn't you assure me you would eliminate him, Chou Shimei?
I'm very sorry.
But everything's fine now.
With the help of the Future Guide, we can track him.
What? That only works on people its owner has met in person.
Rui was marked by the book when he made contact with him.
That lets us track him, at least roughly.
Give me one more chance.
This time, I will succeed.
Business Hotel
Damn it. This is the problem with dominance.
I ignored the relic's trial and forced it to submit instead.
The stronger the relic, the stronger its resistance.
My body won't last for long if I keep doing this.
A reward, huh?
Path of Dominance or Path of Affinity?
You left the tomb. Your quest reward [Unlock Tomb Raider Basic Skills] is ready.
Choose carefully before the reward is granted.
Path of Dominance
Path of Affinity
Really? You still don't know me? I'm disappointed.
I choose the Path of Dominance.
You have received your quest reward.
Nice.
Huh?
What the hell? Why didn't I get anything?
Shouldn't a treasure chest pop up or something?
(Consumable relic / Grade ?) Instant Food
A relic shaped like a pachinko ball. Am I supposed to eat this?
Well, if I die, I guess that was just my fate.
Ugh, it's bitter.
The wound disappeared...
You withstood the relic poison and fully recovered. The ability Tolerance (Immunity) has been discovered.
"Tolerance"?
Tolerance, huh?
If it neutralizes relic poison, that makes it an exceptional skill.
Is this the crow's doing again?
What are you up to, crow?
What do you gain from making it easier for me?
That dumbass.
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Did the Future Guide find me?
Future Guide
Zhuge Liang's Future Guide
was supposedly written by Zhuge Liang, a statesman of ancient China.
It doesn't create tombs. It chooses its owner itself.
And the one it chose was Sasaki Yuka.
Future Guide
The Republic of Bent's government learned about Sasaki and the book first
and offered her generous support to use its power for excavations.
So far, it sounds like a happy ending.
But Sasaki never cared much for studying
and could barely decipher the book's archaic language.
Later, a stronger user of prophecy relics appeared.
And Sasaki...
Oh, Shion-kun...
Um, Sasaki-san, it's time to read the Future Guide.
Already?
This language is too hard. It makes me dizzy.
I don't know any of these characters...
Hm?
Just write down any characters that you don't know.
Wh-What's wrong?
I-It says I'm going to die! The pages are covered in it!
Sasaki will die.
Even the sushi is great in Hakata.
Anyway, I went to the trouble of flying here.
When are those guys going to show up?
Sasaki will die.
The book won't ignore threats against its owner.
I should be on their radar by now.
So what are they waiting for?
Are you ready? Don't be nervous!
Why do I have to take sushi
to a man who came here to kill me?
Just look him in the eye for a second!
Then the book can mark him fully.
Besides, he doesn't know what you look like.
If anything happens, we're right here. Just go!
Excuse me...
Here's the extra sushi you ordered.
No doubt about it.
The book's owner came to me herself. Very daring.
Interesting.
He reached for a sword!
Sasaki's in danger! Get in there!
Damn it, no choice. I'm going in!
One... two...
Huh?!
Onii-san...
Can I become your fan?
Wh-What is happening here?
I'd love to talk to you.
Oh, we don't want anyone outside to hear us. Hang on.
Here!
"I just can't"?
Onii-san, you are so hot I just can't! Oh my heart (what is vocabulary) Wanna go get boba tea with me later? Do you have a fave boba?
What language is this?
What is she thinking? Is this really the time to flirt?
Well, I guess this is my chance.
Here.
I can't tell what's happening in there.
Let's check the cam—
Well, let's go.
The nuisance is taken care of.
Why don't we go someplace nice for a date?