: This episode covers material found in Volume 2 of the Light Novel and the corresponding chapters in the Manga.

: A dragon named Dryme (the "White Dragon") arrives in human form. Rather than being a threat, he is there to formally introduce himself as a neighbor. He is impressed by the village’s food and the fact that Hiraku is unbothered by his draconic aura.

: You see the importance of the village's alcohol production, which becomes their primary "soft power" tool for befriending dragons and high-ranking demons.

In Episode 9, titled the focus shifts toward expanding the village's trade economy and establishing diplomatic ties with powerful neighbors. Episode 9 Summary: "The Merchant and the Dragon"