Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Volume 9 is approaching, bringing more adventures to the merchant-wolf duo as they journey through the Kingdom of Trenni. The episode will premiere on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 1:30 a.m. JST.
For global viewers, it will be available on Monday, May 27, at approximately 4:30 pm GMT / 12:30 pm ET / 9:30 am PT. Japanese viewers can watch the episode on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, AT-X and other major networks. Fans can stream it on Crunchyroll immediately after its broadcast in Japan.
Episode 9, titled Sweet Honey and Bitter Armor, is expected to reveal the 'important message' from the Latparron Trading Company and its implications for Lawrence's plans.
This message will likely introduce new challenges or opportunities to his business. Holo's protective nature and their growing bond will be important in overcoming these barriers. Also, we get to see more of Nora the shepherd in this episode.
In Episode 8, titled Traveler News and Omens, the story begins with Nora, the shepherd, discussing her faith with Lawrence and Holo. Initially skeptical, Holo apologizes and asks Nora to pray for their safety.
Nora then offers to work for Lawrence, promising to chase away the wolves with her sheepdog, Enek. Despite Holo's initial reservations and desire to harm Nora, she agrees to hire her for two days after Lawrence convinces her.
As they journey to Ruvinheigen, Nora shares her life story, her aspirations to become a seamstress, and her hobby of instructing merchants in sheep farming for financial reasons. Lawrence's careless comment about the wolves angers Holo, and Nora warns him to watch his words because the other wolves might be listening.