Episode 4

'''Obligations? Are You Kidding Me?' is the fourth episode of the Hachinan tte, Sore wa Nai Deshou!'' anime. It first premiered on April 23, 2020.

Summary
Wendelin and his friends are invited to his brother Erich’s wedding. An undead dragon attacks their airship so Brantack has Wendelin purge the dragon with holy magic before collecting the valuable bones and crystal heart. In the capital city, Stuttburg, Brantack leaves them with his friend Arterio Marchen before soldiers escort Wendelin to the king, who rewards him with the Twin Dragon medal and the noble rank of Baronet. Erich worries as their father is only a knight, meaning Wendelin will be removed from their family tree to become head of his own noble family. Several officials begin arguing how much to pay Wendelin for the bones and heart. Arterio explains that Cardinal Hohenheim wants Wendelin under the church's influence, Lord Marshall Edgar wants him for the military, and Lord Commissioner Ruckner wants to save money. In the end, Wendelin is paid 150,000 gold. Wendelin attends Erich’s wedding but finds his family is so poor they cannot provide a suitable wedding present, embarrassing themselves and their lord, Duke Braihiraider, so Wendelin buys the presents. Arterio manages to find Wendelin the kome-kouji he had been looking for to make miso, which he uses to make dinner for his family and friends. Cardinal Hohenheim informs his granddaughter, Elise, he has found her a suitable husband.