Bungou to Alchemist: Shinpan no Haguruma EP1 - Run, Melos!

That man runs, hurrying for the sake of fulfilling a promise with his close friend who has replaced him on the crucifix. However, were he to return to his friend, the man himself would be killed by the king… His heart wavers, but he keeps running towards the royal castle. As this is a certain kind of story, a mysterious person is prompted to make their appearance. Overcoming many hardships, before sunset the man finally arrives at the castle where his friend is awaiting. But, he is asked by the king, is the man’s friend truly worth saving? Under the king’s pressure, what the man sees when he tries to see his dear friend’s face once more is...