Manga Chapter 06

Summary
After obtaining some money, Flum takes Milkit out for some shopping along with helping Milkit get a better sense of self. During that time, they cross paths of some of Dein's men. This leads to quite the domino effect that will affect both her and Milkit.

Synopsis
Flum and Milkit are off on a shopping spree. As promised, Flum not only purchased herself a new outfit, but she bought Milkit new clothes as well. In addition to new clothing, Flum bought them new supplies. Milkit remarks that Flum spent too much money on her, but Flum tells Milkit she wants to make her happy. It is a concept that Milkit is unfamiliar with by Flum tells her that she'll understand.

As they wrap up their shopping, Flum decides to take a detour in a book store. She tells Milkit that she plans on helping Milkit learn how to read. Upon listening to Flum, Milkit asks Flum if she's trying to become independent from her. Flum tells Milkit she hasn't thought that far ahead, but she has no intention of abandoning Milkit. She asks Milkit if she doesn't have faith in Flum. Milkit does not understand the concept of faith, but she tells Flum that she wishes to be by Flum's side, and Flum tells Milkit that is faith.

While walking in the town, Flum and Milkit witnesses two of Dein's men stealing from a man. Flum decides to take action while Milkit watches their belonging. The two thieves split up, and Flum pursues one of them. She is able to make quick work out of him. After subduing one thief, Flum sees that the second thief was taken down by a young girl, Sara Anvilen, who is a member of the Church of Origin.

Upon returning the stolen goods to the man, he introduces himself as Leitch Mancathy. He expresses interest in Flum's abilities as an Adventurer, but the pressing matter at the moment was regarding what should be done about the thieves. Sara considers letting them go, but Flum shoots down that idea. Flum states that unless these men are properly punished for their crimes, they'll continue committing them. Sara reluctantly agrees, and she goes off to get members of the city patrol to take care of the thieves.

While Sara is gone, Leitch approaches Flum to recruit her for an off the books job that is illegal under the laws of Origin. He tells Flum that his wife is suffering from a disease that cannot be cured by Magic. It can only be cured by herbs that have been outlawed by Origin. He promises to reward Flum handsomely if she is successful. Flum takes a moment to consider. Since she wouldn't be accepting the job through the guild, she would get more money. She decides to agree to it.

When Sara returns guards, she takes note of Leitch and Flum's dispositions. She inquires if he made a request regarding herbs to which he attempts to deny, but Sara tells him that she's fine with helping him despite the fact that herbs are outlawed by the Origin Church. She promises to help.

A few days later, Flum, Milkit, and Sara are on their way to a village where they might be able to find the herbs. They go over their plans for what they need to do.

Eterna Rinebow tells Gadhio Lathcutt that she plans on leaving the Hero Party. He asks Eterna if she's leaving because of Flum leaving. Eterna tells her that she actually liked Flum, and she doesn't like how Jean treated her. Gadhio understands, and he jokingly tells Eterna that he won't miss her compared to Flum.

Major Events & Continuity

 * Flum and Milkit go shopping for some supplies along with purchasing new clothes. It is revealed the Flum cut Milkit's hair.
 * After the moment they had in Chapter 03, Milkit is no longer attempting to convince Flum to sell her. Instead, she wishes to spend time with Flum and is worried about being abandoned by her.
 * Flum gets two of Dein's men arrested which further serves as a catalyst to their later conflict.
 * Flum and Milkit meet Leitch and Sara.
 * Flum gets recruited to do an off book job to acquire herbs in exchange for a big reward.
 * Eterna decides to leave the Hero's Party partly due to Jean poor attitude and the fact Flum 'left'.

Adaptation Differences

 * The scene where Flum tells Milkit she used to be a member of the Hero's Party, but was betray and sold into slavery was left out.
 * Due to the fact the story seems to fast forward to Flum and her group arriving in village area where they are to take on the quest, it can be assumed the research needed to find the herb's location presumably happened off screen in the manga.

Character Appearances/Debuts

 * Flum Apricot
 * Milkit
 * Leitch Mancathy (Debut)
 * Sara Anvilen (Debut)
 * Eterna Rinebow
 * Gadhio Lathcutt

Character Deaths

 * None

Trivia

 * This marks the manga debut of Flum and Milkit’s trademark outfits despite their outfits appearing in manga promotional material and chapter covers beforehand.
 * Milkit indirectly references Satils Francois by mentioning that her maid outfit is based on an outfit she liked at her previous Master’s estate.
 * Eterna Rinebow's decision to leave the Hero's Party marks the first member to willingly leave the Hero's party along with showcasing how Jean claiming that Flum left on her own accord was short sighted of him.
 * The chapter title reflects how when Flum is about to start chasing after Dein's men, she sets herself up as if she is getting ready to start running a race.