In the previous episode, we see that a female shepherd named Nora shares her belief in God with Lawrence and Holo. Holo, feeling guilty for doubting Nora’s kindness, asks if she can pray for their safety.
After this, Nora asks Lawrence if he can hire her, promising to keep wolves away. Lawrence and Holo discuss Nora’s offer. Lawrence sees potential business opportunities in hiring her, while Holo is wary of Nora’s skills, fearing she could become a problem later.
Holo even expresses a desire to harm Nora, but Lawrence ignores this and suggests they hire her for two days. Holo argues against this, worried that traveling with others increases the risk of being discovered.
However, after some teasing, Holo agrees to let Nora join them for two days. Lawrence then negotiates a deal with Nora, and the three of them set off toward Ruvinheigen.
During their journey, Nora shares details about herself and her sheepdog, Enek. She reveals she wants to become a tailor and prefers guiding merchants over tending sheep due to financial reasons.
At one point, Lawrence makes a rude comment about wolves, which angers Holo. Nora advises Lawrence to keep such thoughts to himself, warning that other wolves might overhear. Let’s see when episode 9 of Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf is going to release, the timings, and where to watch it.
Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Episode 8 Recap
Episode 8 of Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf begins with a female shepherd sharing her belief in God with Lawrence and Holo. Holo, feeling a bit guilty for doubting the shepherd’s kindness, asks if she can pray for their safety.
Following this, the shepherd, Nora, asks Lawrence if he can hire her for work, promising to keep wolves away. Lawrence and Holo discuss Nora’s offer.
Lawrence sees potential business opportunities in hiring her, while Holo is wary of Nora’s skills, fearing she could become a problem later.
Holo even expresses a desire to harm Nora, but Lawrence ignores this and suggests they hire her for two days. Holo argues against this, worried that traveling with others increases the risk of being discovered.
However, after some teasing, Holo agrees to let Nora join them for two days. Lawrence then negotiates a deal with Nora, and the three of them set off toward Ruvinheigen.
During their journey, Nora shares details about herself and her sheepdog, Enek. She reveals she wants to become a tailor and prefers guiding merchants over tending sheep due to financial reasons.
At one point, Lawrence makes a rude comment about wolves, which angers Holo. Nora advises Lawrence to keep such thoughts to himself, warning that other wolves might overhear.
As they continue, the group decides to rest. Nora expresses some mild frustrations about her job. Lawrence learns that Nora works for the Church and suggests she continue, as they treat her well.
He also offers to speak positively about her to the merchants in Ruvinheigen. Nora appreciates this gesture and thanks Lawrence.
Later, Lawrence finds Holo grooming her tail in the carriage. Holo steals Lawrence’s meat and mentions that Nora doesn’t enjoy talking to him. Lawrence tries to charm Holo, but she laughs at his attempts.
Before he leaves to gather firewood, Holo playfully asks him to get her some raw sheep. Eventually, the trio reaches the outskirts of Ruvinheigen.
Lawrence pays Nora more than promised, surprising her. He explains that he wants to establish a good partnership for the future. They then part ways. In Ruvinheigen, Lawrence and Holo talk with various personnel about his armor and other matters.
As they interact with more people, Holo notices that the townsfolk don’t like seeing merchants make a lot of money. Lawrence, however, is unfazed, and they head to a place to eat.
Next, they visit Ruvinheigen’s trading house. Holo wipes beer remnants from her face onto Lawrence’s sleeve and asks why she has to accompany him. Lawrence explains that he doesn’t want to leave her alone, and Holo understands.
They then discuss trading houses, with Lawrence revealing he is part of a merchant association from his homeland. Upon arrival, Lawrence suggests Holo wait outside and promises to buy her sweet bread if she agrees. Lawrence enters the trading house and discusses business with the workers inside.
Meanwhile, a man arrives at the Remerio Trading Company asking for Lawrence. The worker there says no one by that name has shown up lately.
Nonetheless, the man insists on delivering an important message from the Latparron Trading Company. The episode ends with Holo watching Lawrence and the trading house worker through a window.
Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Episode 9 Release Date
Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Episode 9 is set to release on 28 May 2024. Let’s see the timings of Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Episode 9 for various regions:
- Japanese Standard Time: 1:30 AM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- Central European Time: 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- New York: 12:30 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Australian Capital Territory: 2:30 AM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- Pacific Time: 9:30 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Eastern European Time: 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Where To Watch Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Episode 9
Fans can watch Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Episode 9 on Crunchyroll.