Ni Iku - Episode 2 | Benriya Saitou-san, Isekai

Episode 2 of , titled " What Saitou Can Do ," continues the series' unique structure of mixing character-driven vignettes with dungeon exploration. It deepens the party's bond through a near-death experience and reveals the tragic backstory of the fairy priestess, Lafanpan. Key Plot Developments

: The party encounters a Hydra Eel . Because Raelza is paralyzed by a phobia of slimy creatures, Saitou steps up to kill and eventually cook the monster, proving his versatility beyond just fixing gear. New Characters & World Building Benriya Saitou-san, Isekai ni Iku - Episode 2

: During a dungeon raid, a teleportation trap separates Saitou and Raelza from the rest of the group. They encounter an Iron Golem , which Saitou helps defeat by recklessly climbing it to pour slime into its joints. In the process, he is brutally crushed, but Raelza saves him using a rare and expensive healing potion. Episode 2 of , titled " What Saitou

: This episode introduces a high-spirited elven warrior, Franlil, and her companion Ninia, a human priestess who uses an unconventional—and somewhat controversial—saliva-based healing method. Because Raelza is paralyzed by a phobia of

Reviewers from Reddit and GameFAQs noted the sharp contrast between the show’s and its graphic violence , such as the detailed depiction of Saitou’s broken ribs. The episode is praised for grounding its fantasy world in "un-special" skills, making Saitou’s contributions feel earned rather than magical.

: Saitou meets a reclusive dwarven mastersmith after effortlessly picking the 108 locks on his front door, earning the master's begrudging respect. Themes & Reception

: The episode reveals that Lafanpan belongs to the Moonlight Fairies , a race cursed by the Moon Goddess. Unless she offers gold coins to the moon regularly, she will continue to shrink until she disappears like a grain of sand. This explains her obsession with money—she is literally paying for her life.