Pandemonium: Chapter 9

## Chapter 9

Molte grows resentful of Zipher spending his time with Domika.

*"No... Don't mind me..."*

— Kobolgarde, humbly soaking her aching limbs.
Chapter 9 is the third chapter of the second volume of the Pandemonium: Wizard Village manga and the ninth chapter of the series overall, as written and illustrated by Shibamoto Sho. It was released on September 13th 2013.

## Overview

The chapter focuses on Molte and Zipher, as their relationship finally boils over and the mercenary subplot comes to a head.

In the first half of the chapter, the relationship between the villagers and Zipher is somewhat ironed out. Meanwhile, Molte watches Zipher with irritation. Zipher has an earnest talk with Brow and Kobolgarde.

At a certain point, during a heated exchange between him and Molte, Zipher decides to leave the village in a hurry. He's quickly intercepted by Domika. She asks him to stay with her, but before he can answer, they are interrupted by the advancing militia.

## Summary

Chapter 9 starts with Zipher and Domika going out to do some deliveries. Molte watches the duo with disapproval while they enjoy each other's company. Throughout the day Zipher shows a different side of his, acting like a gentleman.

The two enter a run down house wherein Kobolgarde recognizes Zipher. After introducing herself, she apologizes for her child’s actions, stealing his fireworks. She thanks Zipher for saving Brow from the fire. Hearing the commotion, Brow enters the room and presents a painted walking stick to Zipher as a gift of gratitude. Zipher thanks Brow and he and Domika leave.

Having done most of the work, Zipher and Domika split. During his walk to Domika’s home, something bothers Zipher. He has a sudden realization that he shouldn’t be in the village. When Molte bumps into him, she accuses Zipher of trying to replace Anna with Domika. Molte tells Zipher that he's bringing disaster to the village, after which he decides to follow her advice and quickly leave.

Later, as Domika returns back home, Molte self-righteously proclaims she kicked Zipher out. Domika realizes Zipher took the box with him and panics. Confused, Molte asks why is Zipher leaving such a big deal. Molte is left speechless as Domika retorts that Zipher has no home to return to, obviously mirroring her own situation.

Domika catches up to Zipher on his way through the Land of the Variants. She implores him to stay, but he doesn’t budge until she hugs him and proclaims that she wants to be with him. Their reunion is interrupted by the arrival of Crain and his mercenary army.

The chapter ends as Crain comments how what Zipher's doing right now isn't a part of their plan.

## Characters in order of appearance

### Main characters

Domika

Zipher

Molte

Kobolgarde

Brow

Crain

### Villagers

* Brepa, Kutar

* Balam, Kerone

* Basil, Nabel, Varak

## Trivia

* Chapter 9 marks the first time Kobolgarde's body is revealed. She wore a long hooded robe during her last appearance in Chapter 7.
* The fireworks on the walking stick given to Zipher were painted by Brow.
	+ Even though the Pandemonium: Wizard Village manga is in sepia, the dialogue directly mentions the fireworks painted on the walking stick are in color.
* When Domika states that Zipher has no place to go back to, it mirrors Molte's own situation and implies that he might try to end his life, just like Molte had tried to get herself killed on at least one occasion (Chapter 4).
* The drawing of Molte and Domika which Molte destroyed in the last chapter can be seen taped back together on page 24.
* Even though it has been hinted at before, it's only in Chapter 9 that Zipher's ulterior motives for finding the village are revealed.
* The last two pages of Chapter 9 mark the third time Zipher invokes a higher power. He asks himself "*What does God want to do with me?*"
	+ In Chapter 1 he asks himself something similar and in Chapter 6 he prays for the salvation of Brow.
* Even though they've known each other and worked together since before the manga began, Chapter 9 marks the first time Crain and Zipher are shown interacting with each other .

## Gallery

Domika and Zipher delivery service. Brepa is carrying baby Kutar.A real gentleman.Kobolgarde during a healing water spa session.Brow presents Zipher a walking stick.Hell hath no fury like Molte's wrath."*He has no place to go back to!*"Domika confesses to Zipher.The mercenary band arives.Crain and his lackeys.

## References

1. ↑ http://hiyokonikki.blog.shinobi.jp/%E3%81%8A%E3%81%97%E3%82%89%E3%81%9B/pandemonium%20-%E9%AD%94%E8%A1%93%E5%B8%AB%E3%81%AE%E6%9D%91-%20%E7%AC%AC%E4%B9%9D%E8%A9%B1%E6%9B%B4%E6%96%B0%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%89%E3%81%9B