Wolf and Lovers' Quarrel

Wolf and Lovers' Quarrel is the fifth episode of the first season of the Spice and Wolf anime.

Official Synopsis
In the midst of rescuing Holo, Lawrence learns that the face behind the recent shady dealings is very familiar.

Plot
The mysterious figure recognized by Holo speaks with her privately before leaving her under heavy guard.

Meanwhile, Lawrence and Marlheit consider their options. They conclude that the Medio Trading Company is likely attempting blackmail first because it has not yet gathered enough trenni silver to act on its plan. While the Milone Trading Company could protect itself by reporting Holo to the Church first, Lawrence is unwilling to sacrifice his companion and threatens to testify against Marlheit if this happens. He instead proposes that Milone complete negotiations with Kingdom of Trenni before Medio can, as gaining royal support will dissuade their opponents from using the threat of Church persecution.

To buy time for negotiations, Lawrence strikes a deal with Marlheit to rescue Holo. As the Milone Company cannot shelter Holo, Lawrence aims to escape the city with her while waiting for negotiations to conclude. Milone employees locate the warehouse where Holo is imprisoned and stage a brazen daytime rescue disguised as a robbery, reuniting Holo with Lawrence in the underground tunnels of Pazzio.

Once freed, Holo tells Lawrence that Chloe, representing the interests of Earl Erhendott and Pasloe, has joined forces with the Medio Company. Chloe intends to deliver Holo to the Church to break Pasloe away from the past when people depended on the favor of deities like her to survive.

Lawrence updates their Milone allies of the earl's involvement and reenters the tunnels with Holo to leave Pazzio. Noticing Holo’s escape, Chloe and Medio henchmen search for the pair, slowly encircling them within the labyrinthic tunnels.