This is the third chapter of the NO\NAME manga series, written by Rafal Jaki and illustrated by Machine Gamu.
Plot Details
At the Orphanage of Maria, young Ralf Olsen was bullied by two older children who both appeared to possess Name Powers. They mocked him as he attempted to summon his wolf, Tvá, which looked visibly frightened and tried to shield Ralf. Frustrated, Ralf pushed Tvá toward the bullies and urged it to attack. Instead, Tvá bit Ralf on the face, causing the bullies to laugh, as it seemed Ralf could not control his wolf. At that moment, Ett, another wolf, appeared and bit Tvá’s tail to make it release Ralf. This caused Tvá to turn into smoke and disappear. Ett’s sudden appearance and its aggressive stance frightened the bullies, causing them to flee.
After the bullies had gone, Ett returned to Ralf and licked his face. Although initially disgusted, Ralf noticed that Ett’s lick had healed the bite wound, leaving only a scar. Ralf then asked Ett if it was his wolf and named it One Eye. While he was interacting with Ett, a man approached from behind. He introduced himself as Ralf as well, from the Nordic Naming Bureau, and explained that he had been sent by Ralf’s aunt from the orphanage. He wanted to discuss Ralf’s Name and its associated powers. As the older Ralf’s words echoed, Ralf woke up from his childhood dream, panting. As soon as he woke up, Ralf unzipped his fanny pack and summoned Ett in front of him. He immediately hugged Ett, expressing his relief and happiness that it was there.
At the NNB Headquarters, Ralf approached Ursula, who was busy typing at her computer. He handed her a quick coffee and inquired about her evaluation from the previous day. Ursula, clearly unwilling to discuss it, replied that she did not want to talk about it. Ralf offered his help, expressing gratitude for her assistance and stating that he should be the one explaining. Ursula recalled her evaluation session from yesterday, during which the evaluator had focused heavily on Kára’s death. She mentioned that she only needed the “psycho lady” who handled her evaluation to sign the protocol, which would alleviate her stress. While she was speaking, Ursula felt something brushing against her legs. Looking down, she was shocked to see a large robotic snake hissing at her. Startled, she accidentally spilled the coffee Ralf had brought her. The robotic snake, sent by Belinda, seemed to be delivering a message to them.
Upon arriving at Belinda’s office, which was filled with plans and documents scattered around the room, Belinda addressed Ralf and Ursula. She mentioned that they might be curious about why she had summoned them. She then revealed that she had cracked the mysterious case that Ralf and Ursula had been unable to solve. However, before sharing the details, she requested a favor: she wanted to be taken to the Bear Fight Club because watching it on stream was not enjoyable. Ursula agreed, but only on the condition that Belinda would place a significant bet on her. With that settled, Ursula urged Belinda to reveal the information, referring to her as “Viper Girl.”
Belinda began by explaining that she had reviewed Lumi Jon's social media and discovered something significant. In a recent post, Lumi Jon appeared to be in a hospital, playing chess with Corporal Kenneth Jay, whose Name Power is associated with "Very Explosive."
Belinda noted that Corporal Kenneth Jay had come to the country 30 years ago and had gotten married since then. When Ralf asked for his home address, Belinda provided it, mentioning that it was located in Downtown Hospice. She also informed them that she had scheduled an appointment for them at 10 a.m. the following day.
Upon arriving at Downtown Hospice, Ralf and Ursula enter Corporal Kenneth Jay's room. The Corporal appears visibly weak, emaciated, and is on life support. Ralf introduces themselves as the ones who made the appointment with the NNB, while the Corporal remains asleep. They present their identification cards. Ursula begins inspecting the sleeping Corporal. As soon as she touches his hand, he suddenly grabs her wrist with surprising strength and speaks in an automated, mechanical tone: "Did we do it? Will you give it back? Are the kids free?" While being held, Ursula notices three line marks on the Corporal’s left forearm, between the wrist and elbow. This mark reminds her of the surveillance footage she and Belinda reviewed, where Lumi Jon detonated himself with a potential explosive device. The Corporal then starts to cough loudly, prompting the nurses to come in and administer opioids. They inform Ralf and Ursula that they will not be able to continue speaking with him and guide them out of the room. As they are leaving, the Corporal utters cryptic words: "They took their potential from the innocent, we are..."
While walking outside Downtown Hospice and discussing what Ursula had seen earlier, she explains that the mark on Corporal Kenneth Jay's forearm wasn’t a tattoo. Instead, he had the same glowing mark as Lumi Jon, with a string sewn into his skin. Ursula suggests that it could be related to a cult. After a few moments of contemplation, Ursula utters the word "Snow." She and Ralf exchange a meaningful look, realizing the significance of the clue.
In the new fighting area of the Bear Fighting Club, Ursula is set to battle Björn, another fighter whose Name Power is "Bear," just like hers. As Ursula sits in her bear form, Belinda urges her to engage more aggressively, suggesting that Ursula should keep punching until she can't punch anymore. Ursula, appearing bored, doesn’t seem motivated by the advice. Suddenly, Belinda throws a can of drink at Ursula’s face to spark her interest and channel her anger into the fight. This action kicks off the match, bringing Ursula’s focus and energy into play.
During the fight, Ursula, in her bear transformation, throws a punch at Björn, but he blocks it. Björn counters with a series of relentless punches, driving Ursula back. Belinda, watching anxiously from the audience, starts to panic as Ursula struggles to keep up. To regain control, Ursula grabs Björn’s hand for support and transforms back into her human form, making her smaller and more agile. Belinda, still in the crowd, cheers intensely, encouraging Ursula to bite Björn, rip out his heart, and eat it while he’s still breathing. As Björn prepares to throw another punch, Ursula uses her human form's agility to her advantage. She jumps towards Björn and delivers a powerful kick to his chest. Upon landing, she quickly transforms back into her bear form to enhance the impact of her kick. The force of the kick slams Björn to the ground, securing Ursula’s victory in the fight.
After the fight, as Ralf and Ursula leave the fighting area, Ralf asks if today is better for her. Ursula responds that it is and excitedly mentions how she beat Björn, despite her face being swollen from the fight. While they continue their conversation, Ralf feels a beep on his phone and checks it, only to see a message that leaves him looking confused.
Arriving at a ranch-style building, Ralf, accompanied by all his summons—Ett, Tvá, and Tre—is greeted by an older man who thanks him for coming on short notice. The man, also named Ralf, is a wolf commander like Ralf Olsen.
Ralf Olsen asks the older Ralf if something has happened or if his health is alright, noting that he isn’t getting any younger. The older Ralf responds with a lighthearted remark, saying it isn’t Olsen's job to worry about him, before dismissing the topic and shifting to the reason for their meeting. He explains that today is official business and that he needs to talk to Ralf first. The older Ralf informs him that the case Ralf and Ursula are currently working on will be closed by tomorrow, as a known terrorist organization has claimed responsibility. When Ralf Olsen asks why, the older Ralf mentions that he suspects something bigger is at play, but the ministry wants the matter dealt with quickly. While they talk, their summons play together nearby.
Ralf Olsen expresses his doubts, saying he doesn’t buy the official story and believes there is more going on. The older Ralf agrees and emphasizes the importance of discreetly looking into the situation further. However, he makes Olsen promise to keep it between the two of them and not to share anything with his partner, Ursula. He adds that they don’t know who they are dealing with, but it isn’t "small fish."
Quick References
Chapter Notes
- Ralf's Childhood Incident: Young Ralf Olsen is bullied by two older children with Name Powers at the Orphanage of Maria. Ralf tries to summon his wolf, Tvá, which bites Ralf instead of the bullies, causing them to mock him.
- Ett, another wolf, appears and helps Ralf by scaring off the bullies and healing his wound, leaving a scar.
- A man from the Nordic Naming Bureau, also named Ralf, approaches young Ralf to discuss his Name and powers.
- Ralf wakes up from a childhood dream where he recalls the incident with Tvá and Ett. He immediately summons Ett for comfort after waking up.
- Belinda reveals she cracked the mysterious case Ralf and Ursula couldn’t solve. She found significant information in Lumi Jon’s social media, including a post showing Lumi Jon in a hospital playing chess with Corporal Kenneth Jay. Belinda arranges an appointment for Ralf and Ursula to visit Kenneth Jay at Downtown Hospice.
- Encounter with Corporal Kenneth Jay: At Downtown Hospice, Ralf and Ursula find Corporal Kenneth Jay on life support.
- The Corporal suddenly awakens, grabs Ursula’s wrist, and speaks in a mechanical tone, asking cryptic questions.
- Ursula notices glowing marks on the Corporal’s arm, similar to Lumi Jon’s, which reminds her of previous surveillance footage.
- The Corporal begins coughing, and nurses administer opioids, cutting the conversation short. As they leave, he utters cryptic words.
- Ursula explains that the mark on Kenneth Jay’s arm wasn’t a tattoo but a glowing mark with a string sewn into his skin, possibly related to a cult. Ursula and Ralf realize the significance of the clue "Snow" after discussing it.
- Ralf receives a message on his phone that leaves him confused.
- Ralf Olsen meets with an older man, also named Ralf, who is a wolf commander. The older Ralf mentions that the case Ralf and Ursula are working on will be closed soon, as a terrorist organization has claimed responsibility.
- The older Ralf suspects something bigger is at play and asks Ralf Olsen to investigate discreetly, promising not to tell Ursula.
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