# Transcript of Pepper&Carrot Episode 39 [en] for more information and documentation. Title: Episode 39: The Tavern --- Page 01 Pepper: Can we take a break? Pepper: Flying on this thing is so... uncomfortable. Cayenne: Let’s halt for the night down there. Cayenne: Maybe we'll find you a proper broom and some new clothes too. Writing: THE ECHO Writing: INN & TAVERN --- Page 03 Sound: TING-A-LING! Minotaur-Warrior: ... AND YOU SEE, WHEN YOU SCREAMED "AHHHHHH!!!!", WELL, THAT'S WHEN I THREW MY AXE! Hyena-Warrior: REALLY?! Reptile-Warrior: HAHAHA, IT BRUSHED RIGHT PAST ME! Minotaur-Warrior: BARKEEP! Minotaur-Warrior: THE LARGEST BEER YOU HAVE! Hyena-Warrior: OH YES! Hyena-Warrior: TWO! Reptile-Warrior: THREE! Reptile-Warrior: AND MAKE IT QUICK! Sound: Bang! Sound: Bam! Sound: Bam! Sound: Bang! Minotaur-Warrior: CHEERS! Hyena-Warrior: CHEERS! Reptile-Warrior: CHEERS! Minotaur-Warrior: AND YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THAT?! Reptile-Warrior: NO, BUT I HAVE A FEELING YOU'RE GOING TO TELL US! Minotaur-Warrior: MUHAHAHA!!! Minotaur-Warrior: TRUE THAT! Minotaur-Warrior: THE AXE RICOCHETED, AND THE NOISE DISTRACTED THOSE CURSED CREATURES! Reptile-Warrior: HA YES, THAT'S WHEN I WAS ABLE TO ATTACK, CHIEF! --- Page 04 Pepper: Seriously, can't they keep it down? Pepper: Some of us would like some peace and quiet here. Cayenne: So why don't you take a stand and tell them directly? Pepper: ?!! Pepper: Are you kidding me? Pepper: There are three of them, and they look like real bullies! Cayenne: And? I don't see the problem. Cayenne: Just kick them out, like a real witch of Chaosah would. Pepper: And here we go again! Pepper: Violence solves everything, huh?! Pepper: Could you, for once, I don't know, come up with a peaceful solution?! Pepper: It's like she didn't even hear me... Pepper: OK, let's show her how we can solve this CREATIVELY. --- Page 05 Pepper: Gather round, brave adventurers and warriors, come hear my tale... Pepper: ...of an AXE OF LEGEND forged by gale. Minotaur-Warrior: THE AXE OF LEGEND...? --- Page 06 Pepper: North of this tavern, where the wind never rests, Pepper: sits an abandoned temple on the highest of crests. Pepper: Gather thy courage and hasten thy flight, Pepper: for the entrance will close on this day at midnight! Pepper: The AXE OF LEGEND bestows powers so grand, Pepper: fate and destiny in the palm of thine hand! Pepper: The time has come for ye to end this story! Pepper: Go forth now, warriors, and seize thy glory! Audience: CLAP! --- Page 07 Minotaur-Warrior: I LOVE ALL THESE OLD LEGENDS. Minotaur-Warrior: BUT IT'S A SHAME THEY'RE NEVER TRUE. Sound: CLAP! Sound: CLAP! Reptile-Warrior: WAIT A MINUTE, Reptile-Warrior: WHAT IF THIS ONE IS TRUE? Hyena-Warrior: DON'T BE RIDICULOUS, IT'S JUST A STORY. Minotaur-Warrior: YEAH, THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A FREE MAGICAL AXE, BELIEVE ME. Pepper: Agh... It didn't work on them. Cayenne: It's impressive how hard you're willing to work to hide the fact that you're out of Rea. Cayenne: A witch without Rea... Cayenne: How pitiful. Cayenne: Even more pitiful than your little show. Cayenne: I figured it out when you wanted to take a break in this village... Cayenne: Exhausted after a day of flying, and not even enough Rea left for a basic spell. Cayenne: You've really neglected your training for months, and have now hit rock bottom! --- Page 08 Cayenne: Listen − go tell them. Cayenne: If you only feel brave when you have your powers and spells, then you're not actually brave. Cayenne: You're hiding behind your magic. Pepper: But... Pepper: If I say anything to them, they'll just blow me off... Pepper: ...or even beat me up. Cayenne: Beat you up? Cayenne: Tsssk! Cayenne: You don’t know that. Cayenne: That's your fear talking. Cayenne: Reality is far more chaotic than your imagination. Pepper: ... Hyena-Warrior: I'M TELLIN' YE, THIS AIN'T BEER! Hyena-Warrior: IT'S LIKE SOMEONE POURED WATER INTO A BUCKET OF HERBS AND CALLED IT A DAY! --- Page 09 Minotaur-Warrior: AND HOW DO YOU THINK THEY MAKE BEER?!! Hyena-Warrior: I HAVE NO IDEA, AND IT'S NOT MY JOB, OK?! Minotaur-Warrior: ALL I'M SAYIN' IS— Pepper: Gentlemen! Pepper: Could you please keep it down? Pepper: Some of us are trying to enjoy a quiet and relaxing evening here! Minotaur-Warrior: WHAT?!! Pepper: Be brave, Pepper, be brave! Pepper: I said: Pepper: Gentlemen, could you please keep it down? Pepper: Some of us are trying to enjoy a quiet and relaxing evening here! --- Page 10 Hyena-Warrior: OH DEAR! Hyena-Warrior: Are we being too loud? Reptile-Warrior: Gosh darn it! Reptile-Warrior: Thanks for letting us know. Minotaur-Warrior: Yes, thank you. Minotaur-Warrior: After the fierce battle we had with those banshees this afternoon, we must have temporarily lost some of our hearing. Minotaur-Warrior: Sorry about the noise. Minotaur-Warrior: Come on, guys! Minotaur-Warrior: Let's grab a table on the terrace. Audience: Thank you! Audience: Well done! Audience: CLAP! --- Page 11 Cayenne: See? Cayenne: It wasn't so hard. Pepper: . Cayenne: What's with the frown? Cayenne: Ha, I see. I heard they told you about banshees, and now you want to join them to talk about their adventures, right? Cayenne: Then go before they leave! Pepper: Thank you, Master Cayenne! Writing: - FIN - --- Page 12 Credits: November 12, 2025 Art & scenario: David Revoy. English: original version. Proofreading: Bobby Hiltz, Estefania de Vasconcellos Guimaraes, Karl Ove Hufthammer, Marno van der Maas. Contribution: Christian Aribaud, Emmiline, Nicolas Artance, Olivier Jolly, Rimas Kudelis, Valvin. Based on the universe of Hereva Creator: David Revoy. Writers: Craig Maloney, Nicolas Artance, Scribblemaniac, Valvin. Correctors: Willem Sonke, Moini, Hali, CGand, Alex Gryson. Software: Krita 5.2.9, Inkscape 1.2 on Debian 12 KDE. 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