Wolf, Hope and Despair

Wolf, Hope and Despair is the fifth episode of the second season of the Spice and Wolf anime.

Synopsis
To gain access to the alchemists' quarter, Lawrence asks Batos for a password to meet Dianna. Upon his arrival, Dianna informs Lawrence that the pyrite has already been sold on credit. However, she agrees to ask the pyrite's buyer to sell to Lawrence, telling him that to maintain confidentiality she will handle negotiations and contact him upon their completion. The next morning, Lawrence goes to the exchange with Amati and receives fourteen gold coins, equivalent to 300 trenni silver coins, in accordance with their deal. The price of pyrite continues rising, worrying Lawrence.