Mystic Christmas Episode 2 Part 2

We continue right from where we left off with Snow saying Sitri is set up to fight against Macan in his next match. You either gulp or stay quiet, and Sitri asks with some alarm if Macan is that bad since everyone went quiet. You tell him he’s strong or crazy wild.

Kengo tries to bluster that Macan is *only* the the person who won the most fights down there, and you say Macan has a problematic power and tell Sitri to do his best since he’ll end up eaten. Kengo says Macan is kinda overpowered for being able to heal up in an instant. Sitri calls hax and wonders how he’s supposed to win. He also asks what this eating business is since it’s supposed to be a fight.

Scene shifts out to the hallways where Macan sneezes. Nomad comments that the sneeze was actually really cute before asking if Macan caught a cold. Macan brags that he’s not the kind to get sick that easily and figures someone is talking about him as per superstition. He actually likes it and wonders if someone is trying to figure out how to eat him.

Nomad comments that he can’t imagine anyone would want to ally with a pain in the ass like Macan. He also points out that no one’s challenged Macan to a fight in a while, but that aside he doubts there’s anyone who’d want to have the battle Macan wants.

Macan complains about Nomad raining on his parade and wanting to get a bit excited about it. He then suggests they have it out and try to eat each other since Nomad apparently seems bored. Nomad complains that Macan shouldn’t invite someone to a fight like he’s inviting them to lunch. Macan however sees it as just a form of socializing between guys of the same background. Nomad has to remind himself he’s there on business to distract himself from what Macan said.

Back at your side of things, Sitri comments on hearing a scream from outside somewhere and wonders if it’s okay to not check it out. Snow says it’s probably from Nomad getting bothered by Macan. It’s a daily thing, so he doesn’t need to worry. Sitri tries to pretend it isn’t a big deal and that a tough guy like him isn’t scared.

Snow moves on and says he’ll both explain the rules of the ranker battles as well as why he asked Sitri to come over. So while the preliminaries allowed artifacts and weapons, the main battles are even less restricted anything goes death matches. They’re normally set up against people of the same relative level so as not to be one-sided, but this time Sitri by all appearances is being sent to be dead meat.

Sitri is anxious but tries to be brave since he feels a badass shouldn’t give up before doing anything. He has something he needs to do so he can’t let himself lose there. Kengo approves but teases Sitri about being a little squirt. Sitri is embarrassed in turn as he asks Kengo to not say that since he’s trying hard for his sake.

Snow laughs about how recklessness can look like courage while retreating can be even more so. Sitri asks what Snow is talking about and if Snow is saying he’s preventing the battle. Snow apologizes for not providing enough information and says he wants to ask Sitri a favor.

The Analyst starts playing as Snow walks over to Sitri and starts whispering to him. He asks if Sitri really is just around for money despite claiming to be in training. Sitri is surprised he knows and asks him to keep it secret. Snow then says he has a mutually beneficial proposal.

Sitri says he needs to hear what the job is before he’ll agree to it since his sister warned him to not take part of any shady sales and solicitations. You ask about this job they’re taking about, and Tomte guesses it has to do with Claude. He then asks if there’s a special reason to be asking Sitri for help.

Snow says he heard some stuff about Sitri’s artifact by chance and wanted to borrow its power. You either recognize it as that one thing from Valentine’s or ask about the necessity of Sitri’s artifact. Sitri starts protesting since he’s not sure he can trust Tomte with knowing how his artifact works. If word gets out publicly his mom will get pissed.

You vouch for Tomte as someone trustworthy and a friend, so Sitri relents. He apologizes for doubting Tomte and asks that he keep his powers secret. Tomte is quiet and turns out to be crying, which flusters Sitri. Tomte however says it’s not because of Sitri but because what you said stuck with him. He introduces himself to Sitri and says he’s becoming friends with you.

Sitri asks Tomte if he’s a huge badass, but Tomte doesn’t hear him. Sitri claims it’s nothing and introduces himself back to him. Back to the main conversation, Sitri asks which part of his power is being asked for. You ask what he means, so Sitri explains he has both the power to make someone speak the truth and the power to tie the strings of love. You then either remember this is a thing with him, be surprised at this, or ask if he has two rules.

If you go with C, Sitri clarifies it’s all under one heading. But anyways Snow says he wants Sitri to use his truth ability to check if Claude is in his right mind. He also mentions having heard that Sitri is acquainted with you guys on the Santa event organizers. You either say Snow is frightening or say you can figure out one of his information sources.

Going B if it matters, Bathym’s silhouette is flashed for a sec as Snow laughs and says your guess is probably right. Snow then asks Tomte to do his purification thing if it turns out Claude really is possessed, just like you guys did at Kamata. You either nod as you understand the main plan or be shocked Snow knows about that too.

Sitri is a bit alarmed as he asks if Tomte can exorcise demons since that would make him his natural enemy. Tomte clarifies that exorcism isn’t some power he has but the sauna doing its thing of making bad things go away. Sitri then says he’s never heard of a demon that can be exorcised by a sauna and comments how big the world is. You agree but wonder if it really is a demon or even something bad.

Sitri only sort of hears you, but you brush it off so he leaves it be. Kengo then points out that if Claude really is possessed, the Berserkers don’t have a sauna down there. Snow confirms that there’s no sauna yet even if they do have a big bath room. He says he can arrange for something though.

Kengo says this should be easy and figures you guys can just tie Claude up and toss him in after you find out what’s up. You however point out that this would be dangerous and might count as kidnapping.

Kengo laughs and for reasons I’m probably missing says even toothpicks are necessary. He picks up on bloodlust and manages to fend off an attack from Snow who tells him Claude can’t take a beating like Kengo can. Snow then asks for an alternative plan. Kengo protests that Snow could have just skipped to saying so and would have been done in if he weren’t used to Shirou hitting him. Sitri however is impressed that Kengo blocked the strike and says he’ll need to be that good too.

Sitri then has an idea that he whispers. Snow thinks it’s great, though Sitri asks if it’s okay to go with it since it’s going to cause a huge scene. Snow assures him the Berserkers love a big scene and that they don’t need any half clever dunces around.

Time skips a bit as Snow goes over to Claude’s office and apologizes for being late. Claude is surprised to be waiting and figures Snow must have had a lot of work to do. Snow claims to have sent you guys back like Claude wanted, so Claude nods at that and mentions not feeling the holiday mood this time. Snow tries to ask Claude to explain that, but Claude refuses to do so.

Claude changes the subject to say the battle between the felines should be starting soon and that he can’t wait for it. Snow is baffled that’s Claude’s only reason for setting the match up like so and compares it to something a kid would come up with. Claude pushes forward and tells Snow to come with him to the front seats. Before they do go, Snow spares a thought about hoping you and Sitri can make the plan work.

Scene shifts over to the arena as Macan laughs about waiting for this battle. Narration says Claude is sitting behind him. Macan then asks if Sitri is afraid since he’s stumbling around and hopes this match is fun at least. Sitri turns out to be in a Santa costume as he tries to say he’s not scared while trying to give you directions. You struggle to keep up since you’re hiding in the cape on the costume.

Claude asks why Sitri is dressed up, so Snow tells him Sitri wanted to dress that way since it’s almost Christmas out there. He also thinks to himself that this is the only costume they had around that could hide you. Sitri actually does start getting cold feet standing against Macan, so you can either hold his hand or give him a pat on the back.

Going A, Sitri is embarrassed as he accuses you of taking advantage of the situation. He also says you taking his hand like that will make him even more nervous since it was shaking already. When you point out he’s stopped shaking he tries to say that’s not the point. Anyways he says his heart is still pounding but is ready to start the plan.

Sitri pulls out his wings and sneaks out a few feathers out of the ring. As they float around, one flies in from Claude’s blind spot to stick itself into his back. Snow takes that moment to ask Claude one more time to explain himself. Claude refuses as he lapses into adding some baby lisps, which he only sort of notices after the fact.

Snow however notices right away, saying he understands and that he was right all along. Snow then signals you two to move on to the next step. You say you got it and tell Sitri it’s time, and Macan tells you to come at him as the episode battle starts.