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Lawrence was in a tough spot. He doesn’t even cause the big conflict of this arc (once), and he still gets blamed for it. Scapegoats and skating rinks are the themes of this week’s episode wolf and spice. A big payment was coming, but neither Holo nor Lawrence were willing to stay on Tereo long enough for it to become currency.
Let’s start with some trivia/farming advice. Emberch attributed the wheat-borne death to “ridrius hellfire,” which resembles a true parasite, the fungus ergot. When ingested by humans, fungal metabolites can cause ergotism, also known as St. Anthony’s Fire, which can induce epilepsy, gangrene, and death. Medieval Europe was familiar with this disease, but it wasn’t until 1676 that doctors linked it to a fungus, so you might question medieval people wolf and spiceThat era would not have known to blame death on wheat. On the other hand, this setting also has women with wolf ears wandering around, so it doesn’t seem like a stretch to speculate that they believe in germ theory more than our world does. We can occasionally allow some artistic freedom.
Furthermore, it is likely that wheat had nothing to do with the deaths. There’s no way to prove or disprove it, for reasons that are secondary to its functionality: the crowbar would take Tereo away from their cushy trading arrangement with Enberch. It’s just a convenient excuse, nothing more. Likewise, when pressed, villagers seek the path of least resistance and point to the easiest scapegoats: the hated miller and two new outsiders. wolf and spice Careful not to let Treo become a behemoth of small-town prejudice; the elder expressing the nuances of how his feelings must intersect with public will, Rice Horse is quick to lend a helping hand to our hero. But the story also doesn’t shy away from the tendencies and dangers of mob mentality.
That’s why I like that both Hollo and Lawrence came to the conclusion that the right move was to leave Dodge. It’s cowardly, it’s smart, and it’s correct. Generally speaking, audiences expect the protagonist of a novel to be a good guy. We love seeing them selfless, reckless, heroic, and inspiring. They give us a chance to imagine humanity at its best, persisting despite the slings and arrows the world throws at them. But that’s not how Hlo and Lawrence operate. They are not heroes; they are heroes. They are businessmen and wolves. If Lawrence saw a lucrative opportunity, I’m sure he would stay and help Treo negotiate, but he has neither an emotional nor a business attachment to the townsfolk. He would rather cut his losses and run, which is completely consistent with his personality. This is honest writing. He and Hero’s cool heads also contrast sharply with the casual anger of the locals. Their brains are their greatest asset, and it’s great to see stories showcasing them in these subtle, down-to-earth ways.
Hero and Lawrence may not be saints, but they’re not monsters either. They repay their kindness by protecting Alvin and Elsa and giving them a way out. This is also a transaction method that is in line with businessmen’s thinking, but I believe we can give more credit to Herro and Lawrence. As two homeless outcasts, they sympathize with people like Evan and Elsa who live on the margins of society. Lawrence demonstrates this brilliantly when he hands Alvin his coin purse as collateral. Everyone in the village thinks Alvin is a greedy tax collector, but Lawrence uses this gesture to implicitly tell him that he trusts him.
I also liked the anticlimax of Hero’s study with One. Their journey is far from over, so it makes sense that the narrative continues to captivate viewers. But more specifically, I loved the way Hero and Lawrence handled this anticlimax. Very quiet. Holo was understandably disappointed, but she quickly cheered up, and the two paused and resumed their banter. Together they are stronger than ever. This is a very romantic moment. Sadly, however, business precedes happiness, and the group must escape Treo before they can begin to think about business.
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Wolf and Spice: Businessman Meets Clever Wolf Currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
Steve is online twitter While it lasts. He still knows “Wolf Whistle Song” by heart. You can also see him talking about trash and treasure in Anime of the Week.
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