Episode 17 (Hanyō no Yashahime)

"Trap of the Two Perils" is the seventeenth episode of Hanyō no Yashahime.

Synopsis
Moroha, Towa and Setsuna set off to slay Tōtetsu, but the man-eating demon's fellow peril, Konton manages to trap them inside an endless valley leading to the gateway of death. As they try to find some way out of this, Riku decides whether he should use this opportunity to snatch the red, gold and silver Rainbow Pearls from them.

Plot
Riku approaches Konton, who is preparing a spell against the girls, and offers himself to lure them to his trap, as well as Tōtetsu, who will be used as part of their plan. He then informs Moroha about Tōtetsu's location and suggests that Kirinmaru must be involved with the Dream Butterfly, which also picks Towa and Setsuna's interest. The three stop Tōtetsu from eating another monk and chase after him to the field of Konton's trap, where they are separated. Trapped inside Konton's magic, Towa realizes his trick and together with Setsuna, the half-demon twins break free and pinpoint the enemy's location.

Trivia

 * Kaze no Kizu is referenced.
 * Riku is confirmed to be a vassal of Kirinmaru. He appears to be close to his master, as the Lord of the Eastern Lands remembers his name. Zero refers to him as an indolent person.
 * Zero is the one who wants Towa, Setsuna, Moroha dead. Kirinmaru appears to have no interest, even though it was prophesied he would fall at their hands.
 * This is Zero's official debut in the present, and Kirinmaru's second appearance since Episode 7.
 * Jyūbei returns the green Rainbow Pearl he had been wearing around his neck in a necklace to Riku.

Episodio 17 (Hanyo no Yashahime)