Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon (DanMachi) S5 - Episode 3
Mb | Oct 18, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In Episode 3, Bell Cranel agrees to go on an adventurous date with Syr. Syr playfully asks Bell to "kidnap" her, expressing her desire for freedom and new experiences. Unbeknownst to them, members of the Freya Familia are secretly observing them, intending to bring Syr back and eliminate Bell.
To escape their pursuers, Syr and Bell use a cloak of invisibility and successfully slip through the surveillance net. They move through the city streets, with Syr enjoying the excitement while Bell remains anxious. Their path leads them to the Cathedral of St. Fulland, a rarely accessible place opened for the Goddess Festival. Inside, Bell recounts the tragic tale of Sir Fulland and a spirit. The story revolves around love, betrayal, and sacrifice: Sir Fulland chooses a saint over a spirit who loves him, leading the heartbroken spirit to attempt killing him before ultimately sacrificing herself to save him from monsters.
Syr poses a hypothetical question to Bell, asking how he would react if she were to go "crazy" like the spirit one day. Bell answers honestly, saying he would stop her to prevent her from harming others and herself. Syr teases him, hinting at deeper feelings, but Bell remains serious.
They continue their date by visiting a shop where Syr receives an amulet inspired by Sir Fulland's story—a symbol meant to prevent a tragic end to their own tale. Next, they head to Spoon Aqua, a restaurant on a boat that sails Orario's waterways during the festival. Bell hopes they will be safe from their pursuers here.
However, the Freya Familia takes control of the boat, determined to capture Syr and eliminate Bell. Ais Wallenstein intervenes to protect Bell, leading to a confrontation on deck. Meanwhile, Hestia and other acquaintances of Bell arrive onboard, escalating the chaos. Ryu and her colleagues, disguised as waiters from the tavern, also join the fray.
Amid the turmoil, Bell and Syr escape by jumping off the ship. Syr is overjoyed by their daring escape, while Bell worries for their safety. They find themselves on the Hero's Bridge, where Syr reflects on the statue of the great hero Albert and the empty pedestal reserved for a future hero who will slay the ancient dragon. She yearns for her own hero, "Odr," and wonders if such a person exists.
By the end of the episode, the Freya Familia continues their pursuit. Syr assures Bell that she knows a place where they can hide.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.