Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Chapter 136 — Sein Joins Frieren’s Party to Fight the Shadow Warriors

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Chapter 136 was made available on October 23, 2024, via VIZ Media. This installment portrayed the dramatic reunion of Sein with Frieren’s group, showcasing his timely intervention that saved Stark’s life. Additionally, he aided the elven mage in determining the enemy’s position. The chapter concluded with some gripping action scenes featuring Gazelle and Stark.

The preceding chapter reintroduced Sein into the storyline and hinted at his imminent reintegration into Frieren’s team. Furthermore, there was a brief exchange between Wehros and Sein, illustrating how Stark bravely intercepted an arrow from Wolf to protect Frieren, although doing so resulted in severe consequences due to the arrow’s toxic poison.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Chapter 136.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Chapter 136: Sein’s Reunion with Frieren and Stark’s Rescue

In Chapter 136, titled “Reunion,”Sein feels Frieren’s mana while strolling through the streets, pondering the unpredictability of the Goddess. Meanwhile, Fern inquires if the elven mage has completed her analysis of the poison affecting Stark.

Frieren informs Fern that Stark’s reactions to the poison are unlike anything she has encountered before. Fern proposes that they seek help at the Church, but Frieren expresses concerns about the long journey ahead and the risks posed by long-range archers lying in wait.

Additionally, Frieren voices her apprehension regarding the enemy’s utilization of Goddess magic, ruling out any possibility that they are not affiliated with the Church. Listening intently, Fern suggests that they require an antidote.

Fern surmises that the enemy might possess the antidote. Agreeing with her apprentice’s theory, Frieren, however, believes they should look for alternative remedies while in town. Fern is taken aback by Frieren’s seemingly cavalier attitude regarding Stark’s peril in Chapter 136.

Nonetheless, the elven mage firmly declares that they must avoid causing unnecessary trouble for the innocent civilians, particularly in the Imperial Capital, which is recognized as humanity’s pinnacle of magical advancement. Their discussion is cut short when Sein unexpectedly enters the inn.

Sein's reunion with Frieren's party (Image via Shogakukan) — Sein’s reunion with Frieren’s party (Image via Shogakukan)

After a heartfelt reunion with the elven mage, Sein attends to Stark’s injuries using his priestly magic. Notably, Fern remains oblivious to the entire backstory. Upon her inquiry, Frieren explains how she detected Sein’s mana while fleeing from the attackers.

Frieren had ventured towards him, signaling her presence with her own mana. With the Goddess’s magic pursuing them, there was little advantage in trying to hide their own mana. Furthermore, Sein isn’t the intended target of the Shadow Warriors, making this the safest method for their rendezvous.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Chapter 136: The Shadow Warriors Activate Their Plan While Stark Intervenes

His heals strongly (Image via Shogakukan)

The focus of Chapter 136 then shifts to Sein, who employs his priest magic to pull Stark back from the brink of death. He mentions how fortunate the boy is to have escaped the poison’s deadly effects. The elven mage and Fern express their heartfelt gratitude towards the priest.

In their conversation, Sein mentions that he is in the Imperial Capital searching for his childhood companion, Gorilla. However, rather than detailing his own tale, he is more interested in understanding Frieren’s current predicament. The narrative then transitions to Lore, who speculates that Frieren must be hiding within the abandoned housing.

She instructs Gazelle to head there but cautions him against chasing too far. Meanwhile, Sein discovers that Frieren and her team remain unaware of their adversaries’ identities, even as they become the target of a coordinated pursuit.

Gazelle attacks Fern (Image via Shogakukan)

Sein expresses concern over the meticulous planning behind their actions. Hence, he offers his aid. Frieren provides him with a map of the town, and Sein uses his magic to locate the enemy priest’s position. Nonetheless, he advises that they must avoid casting spells in that vicinity. Similarly, Frieren acknowledges that their pursuers are unlikely to take drastic actions that might draw attention.

Suddenly, Gazelle bursts into the building and assaults Fern. Despite his injuries, Stark boldly disrupts Gazelle’s assault, deflecting Wolf’s arrow to rescue Fern.

Frieren compliments Stark (Image via Shogakukan)

Before long, Stark loses consciousness. Sein marvels at the boy’s ability to act even after suffering from lethal poison. In the meantime, Frieren informs Fern that their foes’ reliance on the Goddess’s magic is a serious vulnerability.

This leads Fern to contemplate that if they strike at the enemy’s headquarters, their rivals could be rendered useless. Frieren agrees with Fern’s assessment, and Chapter 136 concludes with Frieren playfully asking Fern if she’s ready to face the challenge ahead.

Conclusion

Frieren and Fern gear up for their counterattack (Image via Shogakukan)

The primary highlight of Chapter 136 of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End centers on Sein’s reconnection with his former companions as he searches for his childhood friend, Gorilla, in the town. Unexpected circumstances led him to Frieren and her mission.

A significant moment in this chapter was Sein’s use of priestly magic to heal Stark effectively. Moreover, Frieren came to the realization of the ominous presence of Goddess Magic in play. Overall, the chapter leaves readers on the edge of their seats, intrigued for what comes next.

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