In episode 9 of In the Land of Leadale (Leadale no Daichi nite), titled "A Visit, a Mermaid, a Misunderstanding, and Zombies," Cayna deals with a series of whimsical and chaotic encounters as she continues her journey.

: While traveling toward a fishing village, Cayna encounters Shining Saber and his soldiers, who are on a mission to exterminate bandits. In a humorous misunderstanding, Shining Saber accidentally sweeps Cayna into a "princess carry" while trying to help her onto a horse, leading to rumors that she is his girlfriend.

: The appearance of Mimily highlights the instability of the world’s magical portals, while the zombie threat sets up a more serious conflict for the following episode.

: After a heavy night of drinking, a hungover Cayna discovers a mermaid named Mimily at the bottom of a village well. Mimily was accidentally teleported there via a mysterious portal. Cayna arranges for the villagers to care for her until she can find a way to return the mermaid to the sea.