Ch. 61Can't I Just Farm Commissions in Peace?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Shirou Emiya receives a strange communication device and contacts Irene Dragunov, the Queen of the Dragunov Kingdom, who seeks help against evil dragons attacking her kingdom.
- Shirou offers to help, planning to reach her in 10-15 days, and requests dragon samples for research and weapon development.
- Irene discusses the situation with her mentor, Sage Dragon Belsalion, who is skeptical of Shirou's claims but agrees to capture a live dragon for him.
- In the Divine March Headquarters, Jing Yuan receives reports of the recent attacks and their minimal impact on the Six Departments. He suspects Phantylia's true objective is to exploit the Scalegale Domain.
Character Developments
- Shirou Emiya: Shows interest in the unknown and offers to help Irene, displaying his Trailblaze Path's adaptability and change.
- Irene Dragunov: Desperate to save her kingdom, she reaches out to Shirou, showing determination and resourcefulness.
- Sage Dragon Belsalion: Skeptical of Shirou's claims but willing to capture a live dragon to test his abilities.
- Jing Yuan: Overwhelmed by the recent attacks, he seeks information on dealing with Suiyang and sends Yan Qing to inquire at the Dust-Wipe Inn.
Significant Themes
- The unknown and its potential: Shirou's interest in the unknown and Irene's desperation drive them to take action, highlighting the theme of embracing the unknown.
- Desperation and resourcefulness: Both Irene and Jing Yuan are desperate in their situations, leading them to seek help and resources in unexpected places.
- Skepticism and testing: Belsalion's skepticism and decision to capture a live dragon for testing reflect the theme of verifying claims through action.
Character Interactions
- Shirou and Irene: They communicate through the strange device, with Shirou offering help and Irene seeking a solution to her kingdom's crisis.
- Irene and Belsalion: They discuss the situation, with Irene sharing her conversation with Shirou and Belsalion offering to capture a live dragon.
- Jing Yuan and Yan Qing: Jing Yuan sends Yan Qing on an errand to inquire about dealing with Suiyang, showing his trust in his disciple and his desire to protect the Divine March.