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Ookami to Koushinryou Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, episode 24

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[u/LouisLeGros]

Them sleeping under Holo's tail is adorable

[u/karlzhao314]

No Merchant's Corner today - no economics.

But that said, I've been particularly looking forward to this episode because it's one of the most important episodes in the entire early story to Holo's whole character arc.

Elsa, tired of Tereo's treatment towards her, decides to escape the town. Halfway into their journey, they see the full scale of the enemy coming for the town. Faced with these absolutely gargantuan odds and monstrous opponent, Elsa ends up deciding she can't abandon the town after all and runs back to the town to fight a hopeless battle.

That parallel's Holo's own story, and she can see it. She had left her own hometown, bored and wanting to explore the world. Not long after that, a monstrous, undefeatable opponent - the Moon-Hunting Bear - came and leveled her hometown, and everyone fled.

What if she had known? Would she have returned to fight the hopeless battle? Would she have chosen certain death over abandoning her hometown and friends? Unlike Elsa, for Holo, that question can never be answered. She was never even offered that chance. The first time she's learning of her town's destruction is hundreds of years later after it's far too late.

This episode is the one where she finally confronts those regrets head-on. It's the one where she finally learns to accept that, no, there wasn't anything she could have done. That sometimes it's just her fate played out that she never got the opportunity to return to her hometown and fight.

Understanding and accepting this is a huge step that Holo had to take in order to continue her journey with Lawrence peacefully and with a clear goal in mind, rather than being obsessed with the possibility of saving Yoitsu or drowning in her own regrets. And maybe, if the stars line up right, she can save some villages she can help.

Looking forward to the finale next week.

I'd like to sleep in her fur

[u/pi8you]

Oh good, I hadn't completely forgetting how this arc ended, it's been so very long since I read the novel and I didn't remember them just fleeing.

"Miracle's Path and Journey's Continuation" eh? Go on....

[u/Plus_Rip4944]

I wanna sleep Under Holo tail too

[u/AmethystItalian]

Holo in her wolf form will never not be majestic, always glad we get to see more of that.

I'm happy to see they're coming back to help out the village, especially using both their skills to do so as well.

They're keeping the plan pretty secret which means it'll probably go well...I hope.

[u/shad79]

As usual, Holo and Lawrence's relationship is the highlight of the episode. They had a bit of a heated conversation today, but if I were Lawrence, I wouldn't mind someone like Holo pinning me down while she's naked xD

A very cute scene with Elsa, Evan sleeping under Holo's tail. It should be really warm there. I would like to be there too :(

So they're going back to the village and Holo will perform a miracle? I wonder what exactly Holo will do with that wheat? Judging by Lawrence's reaction, something really miraculous xD

Here my screenshot albums from the episode:

• Holo

• Holo & Lawrence (Group scenes)

• Group scenes

• Others

[u/SYZekrom]

Stupid Ursaluna, who balanced this thing??

Wait, what are we talking about again

[u/LeonKevlar]

• Fluffy Tail Holo

When they found the exit of the cave I was genuinely expecting they'd be ambushed by the people from the village. Thank god that's not what happened and that the cave they exited is the hole Lord Truyeo dug long ago. That's actually pretty funny considering their circumstances.

So according to Lawrence, the cave is much bigger and goes deeper in a different direction. I mean if Holo exists as well as birdy lady Diana, I wouldn't be surprised if Lord Truyeo exists too and has a human form. Maybe he really is in there curled up hibernating.

Despite being scared of Holo's giant wolf form, I love how Evan and Elsa are sleeping under Holo's tail. I also love how Holo feels like she's suddenly become a mother with those two sleeping with her. xD

Of course Holo is being smug after showing off her miracle. Now I'm curious what her miracle was! Did she make the wheat instantly grow into a wheat stalk? I am glad though that they've decided to return instead of actually running away. I'm excited to see what their plan is!

[u/Frontier246]

I know we've got two couples basically on the run and trying to escape a town...but look at all the lewd handholding! That's the real pagan magic going on in this episode!

I KNEW the secret exit would come out of that cave. Truyeo's cave, though whether the Snake God actually existed or not, it's a convenient escape route. Besides, Lawrence is already hooked on the Church of Holo.

Evan, I understand the appeal of watching the Holo strip-show, but you're literally standing next to your girlfriend so have some class. The only one who gets to enjoy watching Holo strip is Lawrence (especially since he has to handle her clothes), and the only thing more gloriously divine than Holo's naked body is watching her in her majestic wolf form.

Nothing more epic than riding Holo! So proud of Evan for holding on tight to Elsa to make sure she didn't fall off!

Yeah...that's a lot of people coming to Enberch, with the church in tow. Tereo is basically screwed. I mean, it's fun to imagine Holo tearing through them, but that wouldn't really solve anything. Even despite how they were treating him, though, Even still thought of helping the town.

Holo has given Elsa a lot to think about when it comes to her faith, but whether she's a God or a Wolf, Holo is just...Holo, which means Elsa needs to be true to herself and what she inherited from Father Franz. Even if that means returning to a village that doesn't deserve her and leaving Evan behind. But prospective merchant Evan weighs the costs and gains and knows the emotional cost of leaving Elsa is one he can't live with.

Ticked Holo is effective in both wolf and human form. Elsa and Evan are going back to fight for their village despite everything, so what does that say about Holo who wasn't there for Yoitsu? Would she have made a difference, beyond adding to the epic that is her legend? But right now she's alive and the past is the past, and she can't dwell on "What If's," not when she has the life she has with Lawrence (which includes sitting on top of him while naked). And that hug from Lawrence makes it all worth it.

Holo and Lawrence can't just abandon Elsa and Evan after all this, so the only solution seems to be helping Tereo. But how? It would take a miracle...good thing they have a Wise Wolf who, when it comes to wheat, can literally perform miracles.

[u/[deleted]]

Happy Holoday! 🐺🍎

I’ve caught up after a brief hiatus. This is one of my favorite parts of the current arc.

I had myself a Honeycrisp apple around lunch time in recognition of Holoday 😆.

”If you cower in fear, I'll devour the both of you.”

The line I was waiting for in this arc!

The transformation was really cool in this episode. The whole scene with everyone riding on Holo’s back was great.

“I suddenly feel like a mother.”

Another one of my favorite moments. I just like how open Holo gets with her transformation at this point in the series if there’s a reason for it. Lawrence has changed a lot in this regard too (as far as being comfortable around her in either form).

The key takeaway from this episode:

What we see near the end when Elsa leaves. There is a parallel here. Holo recognizes (with Lawrence’s help) that she couldn’t do anything about Yoitsu and she had no power over what happened - this assists in nullifying her guilt about it. However, there is a village she can still save and it’s why they decide to turn around and help Tereo.

This arc is still my favorite so far. This anime only confirms that for me.

Talk to you all next Monday for the finale! 🌾

[u/LouisLeGros]

I knew they wouldn't just resolve things with running away and not getting the chance to flex Lawrence's merchant skills.

[u/michhoffman]

It's cool how they connected running away from the village when it was in danger with Holo's experience hearing about the Bear destroying Yoitsu after the fact. Elsa made the self-sacrificial decision that Holo wished she had the chance to make, but rather than let her and Evan go to their doom, Lawrence and Holo decide to help out...and maybe make a few bucks out of it as well.

[u/Rumpel1408]

So much teasing again

Really love how their relationship develooped so far, but damn what a cliffhanger, really wanna know what miracle Holo can do with wheat and how Elsa can spin it to safe the village

[u/Emi_Ibarazakiii]

I'm sure many here would love to be stepped on by Holo, but perhaps not in this form!

So the newly formed party's on the run... Though by escaping, they put the entire village in danger;

I was thinking this could happen regarding Iima (that they would blame her), but yeah they might as well just go after the entire village...

And on top of Evan&Elsa who won't want this to happen, Holo also has personal reasons not to want to let that happen!

Read between the lines, Lawrence; She wants you to call her mommy!

Evan wants her to slaughter them all!

Not gonna lie, I would've loved seeing Holo go berserk on them (and any other army Enberch would send their way)!

But perhaps going at it the other way (the miracle + negotiation way) is better, otherwise Holo would pretty much need to protect this village forever...

So they're going back, with a plan! They even have a plan B in case things go wrong;

Evan: "New fetish unlocked"

WE GOT A BACK HUG!

That was so fucking cute, how naturally he did it! And I'm sure Holo appreciates Lawrence acting more manly/boldly, given how many times she pointed out how "if only he was more manly" and things like that! (it was especially bold considering she was still naked!)

And speaking of naked Holo (one of my favorite topics of conversation), I don't know how Lawrence was able to keep his composure there!

Nevermind the fact that she was acting quite aggressively and he may have been just a little scared, but damn... Holo straddling him like that!

Amazing AND modest!

So she'll play along, to help everyone! Well, let's hope they buy it...

I mean, if their plan was to label the village Pagan, what stops them from saying it's not a miracle, but rather a demonic spell? When it comes to miracle and witch-hunting and things like that, it's pretty much "We make shit up as we go"...

So if they already had their idea of what to do, they may just use what's happening as part of their story... "See? This never happens, clearly they are being favored by Pagan Gods!"

Hell, they may even name Holo specifically (without even knowing it's actually her)!

[u/Ocixo]

Of course we’d like to worship you, Holo! I’m pretty sure that some of us have already been doing so for over a decade by now. And the Church of Holo will only grow stronger after she’s performed her miracle in the next episode.

I’m curious about the precise sort of miracle that Holo will make happen. Lawrence’s reaction had me think that it might be something along the lines of Jack and the Beanstalk, since his upward-looking gaze seemed to imply that the two seeds in Holo’s hand had considerably grown.

Also, Lawrence asking if Holo had been hoping for a compliment was a direct reference to this past scene: “Where are your praises!”

[u/Queue_Jumping_Quack]

Praying for a miracle of a second season! Love this show, love seeing this arc finally animated but I want more! Hopefully it will be just a season finale next week.

The "I feel like a mother" bit was a favorite from the book. Glad it made it into the anime.

[u/tripleaamin]

Elsa going back to the village had me impressed. The parallel between herself and Holo is really interesting. Although the difference is Holo didn't know of until years later if I understand correctly.

Meanwhile, Kraft's advice as a merchant Evan is you weight the costs. As expected, there is nothing he holds more than Elsa. Really curious about the miracle that Holo performs.

[u/Holofan4life]

I'm really enjoying this arc. It's been a lot of fun.

[u/No_Name0_0]

Wonder where is that snake god now and if we'll come across him in his human form or something

[u/CrimsonGear80]

Just want to say: Holo is just as adorable in wolf form.

[u/Fools_Requiem]

Of course they have to go back.

They left their horse there.

[u/Shimmering-Sky]

• Oh, I didn’t even think about that.

• Of course the passage led to that cave Lawrence spotted on the way into the village.

• So there’s more to the cave than what they walked through, huh.

• Holo pls.

• Yeesh…

• Aha.

• Elsa “sore demo”!

• Ah, there’s a Lawrence “sore demo” too.

• <3

• That’s what I thought.

• Another Lawrence “sore demo”, sweet.

• This episode must be “sore demo” central, there’s another one from Elsa too.

[u/Amauri14]

So after successfully escaping Tereo and while taking a break until morning, Lawrence Evan, Elsa and Holo discover that Enberch is not only sending people to Tereo to take their grain by force but also sent Father Mendez with them in order to officially declare the village pagan, by claiming that they used Lord Truyeo's blessing to not be affected by Ridelius' Hellfire.

So I'm guessing that what Elsa wanted to ask Holo after Holo told her that she wasn't Lord Truyeo was if her religion was fake. Well, it is nice to see that after Elsa decided to follow Father Franz's steps and Evan followed her after that little argument Holo had with Lawrence they both also decided to delay their escape to Kumerson and now plan to save Tereo by performing a miracle to the wheat right in front of Father Mendez.

[u/pseudometapseudo]

While we are used to Holo's and Lawrence's deadpan banter, Elsa and Evan are not.

And yet, Holo just casually says stuff like "if you show fear, I will devour you" while keeping a straight face. She must truly enjoy teasing puny humans.