Ep 21. MAAM'S DECISION

Dai is a young boy who lives on an island with his friends, Gome and Popp. The island is peaceful until the evil magician, Hadlar, arrives and destroys the island. In an effort to save the islanders, Dai gains magical powers and sets out on a quest to defeat Hadlar and his minions.

In episode 21, titled "Maam's Decision," Dai and his companions arrive at the town of Romos, where they meet Maam, a female fighter who is also on a quest to defeat Hadlar. Dai and Maam quickly become friends and decide to team up in their quest to defeat the evil sorcerer.

As they travel together, they come across a group of villagers who are being terrorized by a gang of thieves. The thieves, led by a man named Bakarion, demand that the villagers give them all of their food and supplies. When the villagers refuse, Bakarion threatens to harm them.

Dai and Maam decide to help the villagers and confront Bakarion and his gang. A fierce battle ensues, with Dai and Maam using their skills to defeat the thieves. However, Bakarion reveals that he is not just a common thief, but a powerful warrior who serves under Hadlar.

Bakarion challenges Dai to a one-on-one battle, with the winner taking all of the stolen goods. Dai accepts, but Maam is reluctant to let him fight alone. Dai convinces her to stay behind and protect the villagers while he takes on Bakarion.

The battle between Dai and Bakarion is intense, with both fighters using their full strength and magic. Dai manages to gain the upper hand and ultimately defeats Bakarion. However, he chooses to spare the defeated fighter's life, earning Bakarion's respect.

As they prepare to leave the village, Dai and Maam are approached by the village elder, who asks them to stay and protect the village. Maam is hesitant, as she wants to continue her quest to defeat Hadlar. Dai, however, feels a sense of duty to protect the villagers and convinces Maam to stay with him.

The episode ends with Dai and Maam settling in to protect the village, but they both know that their ultimate goal is to defeat Hadlar and save the world from his evil plans.

Overall, "Maam's Decision" is a thrilling episode that showcases the characters' strengths and their dedication to their quest. Dai and Maam make a great team and their friendship is a highlight of the episode. The action scenes are intense and well-choreographed, adding to the excitement of the story. Fans of the Dragon Quest franchise will undoubtedly enjoy this episode and look forward to seeing what happens next in the adventure of Dai.