02x02 - Mash Burnedead and the Home Visit

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Mr. Wahlberg.

Why did you call for all of us?

Hiding the fact he's a Lackmagic and attending Easton Academy is out of the question.

There's no need for an inquiry.

We need to abide by the rules and give this boy the maximum penalty.

Divine Visionaries, might I ask you to defer his sentencing?

This is the first time Innocent Zero sent a messenger.

There is a high chance this boy will give us a lead on them.

We can't afford to lose him at this juncture.

Huh? The headmaster seems really important.

You know...

Mr. Wahlberg is a previous Divine Visionary.

He's a living legend, the only one to go toe-to-toe against Innocent Zero in his youth.

And the only one that I, the next top dog of the world, respect.

He's a man among magic users.

Listen closely.

'Kay.

Mr. Wahlberg, I understand your position.

But I cannot accept it.

Regulations exist to maintain order.

Lackmagic should be purged.

That's just the way...

Mr. Wahlberg, please!

It's true. He cannot use magic.

He's a bit rough around the edges and not too scholarly.

However, he has an unusual gift to sway people's hearts.

I believe that people like him will change how we perceive this world.

Of course, that is not all.

Until now, those without magic have been treated as inferior.

But I take some issue with that unjust treatment.

Our values change alongside history.

However, redefining our values takes courage

as we must admit our injustices thus far.

That said...

What is wrong is still wrong.

Mr. Wahlberg.

I respect your position, but ignoring rules and forcing your opinion...

I ask of you as well.

Rayne, even you?

I do agree with the headmaster's opinion,

but Mash Burnedead has also proven himself worthy of our trust.

Including my trust.

So you like rabbits?

No, not that.

Rayne, I know what you're getting at.

But sentimental opinions shouldn't change regulations.

What a pain. Follow the book and get this over with.

Mr. Wahlberg, you are quite right to say so.

But the public won't allow such an exception.

There's nothing to reconsider. Lackmagics need to be purged.

You're letting emotions take priority over rational thought.

My thoughts align with yours.

Our magical power is a special gift from God.

It's natural for those without it to be excluded.

That's because they aren't the same as us.

However, one Lackmagic just saved my life.

I know that I should be following regulations.

If I am being remiss in my duties, so be it.

But this case was mine to process.

I would like you to defer his sentencing if possible.

You may punish me as you see fit.

But I will not change my verdict.

Only under these conditions.

He will act only under our supervision as a pawn against Innocent Zero.

And he must prove he's strong enough to fight Innocent Zero.

That proof is to become this year's Divine Visionary candidate.

Should you fail, you will be purged immediately.

After all, it's only a deferment.

All right. Understood.

But to embody the headmaster's wishes and for me to live in peace with everyone...

That alone won't be enough.

I will b*at Innocent Gyro up.

With my fist.

And that's what happened.

Innocent Zero.

You have to go against such a dangerous organization?

So you can't use magic?

Nope.

Trying to win against me without magic?

You really couldn't use magic.

Nope.

Gotcha. Then let's go out and have fun.

Wait, what now?

A sudden suggestion to go have fun.

Maybe Dot was worried about Mash.

They did defer the sentencing, so this is probably better than sulking.

But I wonder what kind of street clothes everyone will wear.

Here I am!

KAKLANG

KAKLANG - Full-plate armor!?

I mean, fun is basically a battle.

What the heck does that mean?

I'm here now.

That must be Mash.

RLL RLL - That must be Mash.

RLL RLL

He's in full workout mode!

I've never gone out with friends before, so I wasn't sure what to wear.

But did you really need that ab wheel?

My goodness.

I really don't want to be seen with these two.

Sorry I'm late.

I'm glad Lance is in normal...

LITTLE SISTER LOVE

LITTLE SISTER LOVE - Love. - Cringe!

Did she just wink? And talk!?

Yeah, come at me from anywhere!

Dear sister, you're cute today, too.

This group is just so detestable!

There's a famous game you can play only here in Marchétte Street.

See, over there.

TICKLE TICKLE

A tickle koala's snot hardens, so we play darts by tickling its nose and making it sneeze.

Oh! Sounds like fun.

I'll try it.

TICKLE TICKLE

Well, it's hard for novices to even hit the target.

THUNK

Sorry, Dot.

Well, it's your first time.

I'll show you how it's done.

TICKLE TICKLE

THUNK

A flying arm bar?

- All right! Fight's on, damn it! - Let's go.

- Let's go. - Okay.

A new wand?

Yeah. I've been wanting to try out a new wand.

And lately, there are rumors that the Divine Visionary Candidate Exam is near.

Because of the Innocent Zero case, the exam will be held earlier this year.

But that works in our favor.

Based on the coin count, we're sure to be taking the selection exam.

If we can pass that, the only thing left is the final screening.

Even though you can't use magic...

For my sister's sake, I'm not going to go easy on you.

We're here.

This is the place.

Welcome.

Easton kids, are ye?

Oh, yes.

So many different kinds.

The wand shop is always nothing but hype!

Maybe I should replace my wand, too.

Wowee.

Your magical power summons a fitting wand.

Wands are tools for releasing magical power.

Basically extensions of the magic users' bodies.

A fitting wand can drastically improve your magic too.

I think my magical power went up because of my classes thanks to my wand.

That's why you need to periodically gauge your magic and...

It's better to choose a wand that fits your current self.

Impressive.

Even among wands for double-liners, that one is quite the item.

Amazing.

I don't like it!

You're not gauging?

Huh?

Oh, no! Mash lacks magical power, so no wand would react to him.

Then, I guess...

You're doing it?

What's that wand? The one on the floor.

RTTL RTTL RTTL

RTTL RTTL RTTL - Huh? Scary. What the...

Oh, that? We've had that wand here in this shop for ages.

It's so heavy that nobody can ever lift it.

It's said that elf water springs up from beneath it,

and magnificent wands can be crafted using that water.

But it's no more than a legend.

No amount of muscle or magic has been able to lift it for the past millennium.

That's bad, old man! Saying that to him would...

You don't get it at all!

What do you mean?

H-Hey, what are you...

Then, I'll take this one.

Thank you so much.

That wand is all yours.

Yay.

Freaky.

In the end, Lance didn't buy a wand.

I'm sorry, my chores took longer than expected!

I had some bamboo-siness to do!

Lemon. Captain.

All right! We're gonna play!

We're living our best student lives!

That was fun.

I've never gone out with friends before.

Let's come back again sometime.

- Yup. - Damn straight!

Let's come again!

Next time with my sister, too.

Buh-Buh-Bamboo!

And several days passed.

Gold coin count, one, two, three...

Seven.

Preparation for the selection exam is as good as done.

It's finally time.

But first...

You're going to visit home?

Now? Right before the selection exam?

Are you serious?

I'm sorry. I-I-I will stay.

Well, I think I'll go back home.

Wait, what was that flashback just now?

Someone lacking magic wants to be a Divine Visionary.

This is unprecedented.

Headmaster Wahlberg is getting on in years.

He can no longer make rational decisions.

Those in power have a responsibility to stop disturbances before they arise.

So, I have to do something about this.

Let me be clear.

See that he cannot participate in the Divine Visionary Candidate Exam.

Orca dorm prefect, Margarette Macaron.

Ortie, it's unusual that you'd ask me for a favor.

But you know I don't march to the b*at of just anyone's drum.

I only care about one thing.

Stimulation.

There should be no lack of that.

Mash Burnedead bested Lang's prefect, Abel.

Abel the coin seeker, you say? Hmph, that's not bad.

But simply hoarding coins doesn't measure stren—

He did it without magic.

Leave the cleanup to me.

Go wild.

Spring has arrived.

So creepy.

Oh, Mash!

I'm glad you made it back here, Mash!

I'm somehow surviving.

You hanging in there?

Y-Yes. E-Easy peasy.

R-Really?

Excuse us!

Huh? No way.

You can't be...

What? Mash's friends?

I'm so touched. To think Mash has made friends...

Because I wasn't able to expose him to the outside world,

I didn't think this day would come.

We're not such superficial things like friends.

Huh?

You use the word "rival" and read it as "buddy."

Though, I'm tougher than him.

He's even got a rival.

Father-in-law, it's nice to meet you.

I give my regards for the future. I am Mash's future wife.

Even a fiancée!?

We haven't even held hands, so rest assured.

Please be at ease. Mash is doing well at school.

This isn't much, but please have some herbal tea.

Oh, thank you.

That's so not like you.

I have something for you, too.

- Please have some merch. - Of who?

My little sister.

Why!?

He doesn't understand that everyone has different priorities.

I-I see.

They're quite unique. All of them.

Yes, they are.

You must have a hard time.

Yes.

But...

I was never able to let Mash go outside until now.

I never dreamed he'd be surrounded by such wonderful friends.

I hope it lasts forever.

I'm sure...

I'm sure it will.

Hope they won't mind us barging in.

To defeat Abel so soundly without magic.

You think I can let someone like that slide?

Hey, what was that boy's name?

Mash.

It's Mash Burnedead.

Right, right. Mash Burnedea—

Dear me.

You're playing his bodyguard now?

I just happened to pass by.

I heard a nasty-sounding laughter over here.

Well, well. If it isn't the Sword Cane...

Divine Visionary, Rayne Ames.

Orca prefect Margarette Macaron's evil hands approach by Orter Madl's order.

But Mash is still oblivious of it.

All right, let's play a board game!

Yeah!

He really didn't know.

NEXT EPISODE RAYNE AMES AND GOD'S GIFT