English Dub Review: Spice and Wolf MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF “Price of Betrayal and Price of Gold”

Overview

Betrayed and left for dead, Lawrence waits for Holo’s return. Holo is no weak wolf to run off with her tail between her legs, and Lawrence the merchant won’t lose his profit either. But will a wolf be willing to save a shepherd?


Our Take

The conflict continues as Holo returns to see Lawrence and after hearing what happened, proceeds to defeat their antagonists effortlessly. The highlight was the touching moment when Holo realized Lawrence had kept her cloak safe. Their pre-fight dialogue was both endearing and entertaining, showcasing their growing bond, while effectively capturing the tense atmosphere of the situation.

Lawrence later demonstrates his resourcefulness, turning a dire situation into an advantageous one. Despite the previous events, he escaped, met Holo, and kept Nora safe. Their reunion was heartwarming, with Holo admonishing Lawrence for his good-natured vulnerability. And managed to achieve a temporary victory of sorts where everyone sort of wins, just not the way everyone imagined…

Overall, the episode concluded with a satisfying resolution to the arc. Lawrence’s cleverness and resourcefulness shone through as he navigated betrayal and turned the situation to his advantage. Holo’s transformation scene, enhanced by the purple lightning, was visually stunning, and so far, everything wrapped up on a high note with Lawrence and Holo ready for their next adventure, and leaves me puzzled about what could happen next?