02x01 - Shingakkou Solsein

[bunniefuu]

Is this…

hell?

What's happening?

What is that thing?

A black tower?

What you desire is here.

Right in this place.

If you want it,
come and claim it yourselves.

Well then, do the three of you
have any requests?

Land or status?

As long as it is within my power,

you may ask for anything you wish.

Anything?

Then I…

wish to become
the King's magic instructor.

And so, Neruru officially
became Luna's wet nurse.

As he wished,

Clen was appointed as
the King's personal magic instructor.

Safe travels.

Your Majesty, Miss Alicia.

And as for me,

I will serve as Queen Mother Toara's guard
and accompany her to the Parley of Three Nations.

We will hold Boelate accountable
for invading Haiden.

Eslinn and Boelate are bordered
by the Dawn River.

After four hundred years of conflict,

all the bridges over the river
have been destroyed.

Only the one built over the deep valley

in the middle reaches,

the bridge of the ancients,
has been preserved.

It has become a place of confrontation
between the two sides.

I see.

You've brought your strongest attendants.

Then I must also send someone
of comparable strength.

You've probably heard his name.

This man is the leader
of the bandit group Crows,

also known as the Hero-Slayer.

Jazhak.

What a fine sword, Sword Saint.

That one you have is Zanbaku, isn't it?

I see.

So you're the female hero
who destroyed my Crows.

This is so exciting.

Guards, know your place.

This is a forum for representatives
of each nation to hold talks.

Now then, let us begin

the Parley of Three Nations
over the w*r responsibility and reparations.

Boelate, having lost Dorel,
is hardly a threat.

If Eslinn allies with Haiden,
victory is assured.

The reason I arranged these talks

is that I judged there is still room
for negotiation with Boelate.

What room?

Dorel.

He has been conducting
magic research alone for a long time.

We have also confirmed that he used human babies
and demon young as test subjects

for his magic research
through horrifyingly cruel methods.

Using babies as test subjects?
That's so cruel.

So the babies Broco kidnapped
were all sent to him?

Does that mean

Luna almost ended up as a test subject?

But…

Dorel was supposed to have been
under the control of Vordin's dark ichor.

Why did Vordin make him research magic?

Magic makes humans stronger.

That should be a threat to the demons.

Why is that?

Is it connected to their attempt
to seize the Royal Furnace?

What exactly was Vordin's goal…

So what exactly do you want?

Let's hear it.

I want you to hand over the location
Dorel used for his magic research,

as well as all of his research results.

What's in it for me?

We will not attack Boelate
within two years.

Please wait, King Yuriel.

Haiden has suffered
heavy losses in this w*r.

The reason I prioritized
selling magic swords to your country

was that I hoped you would
impose sanctions on Boelate.

And yet, you are giving Boelate
two years of time.

Whether it's the hero legend
or the bridge of the ancients,

Edsea has too many things
of unknown origin.

Even magic still has
many unsolved mysteries.

Dorel must have grasped the method
to unlock their secrets.

If that is the case,

we must not let Boelate
monopolize that information.

I see. Do you really think
I'm that defenseless?

Jazhak.

May I?

Your Majesty.

Since all the important figures
are gathered here,

why should we wait another two years?

Let's just settle it right here

and see who's the strongest.

I've got a great idea.

You two can attack me at the same time.

I guarantee it'll be more fun that way.

Wait, Owen.

I knew things would turn out like this.

The negotiations are just about to begin.

What are your demands?

Beis Werz.

You snot-nosed brat.

I always let Dorel do his research freely,
- Bummer.

so I don't know the details either.

Besides, the biggest issue
is the location.

Location?

Opening that place up for you

isn't really a problem for me.

But because I don't know
which back door he used to enter that place,

you can only use the front door
for authorized personnel. That is my demand.

Furthermore, you are not allowed to eliminate
the people who are already there.

As long as you abide by this condition,

you can do whatever you want.

You mean we can enter
as authorized personnel,

and if we find Dorel's secret room there,

we can take the research results inside?

Once the two-year deadline is up,

I will close the entrance without a word.

Publicly, I will declare that
Boelate is sharing its magical knowledge.

Which means a two-year ceasefire.

I accept.

As long as we can expose
Dorel's evil deeds.

So, where exactly is this place?

That place

is where the school of magic
was newly established,

the oldest Divine Academy in Edsea,

Solsein.

Good morning…

Everyone is staring at us.

It's suspicious, isn't it?

Don't be stupid.

Hey, Clen!

Clen!

When I woke up, my body had shrunk.

What is this…

What did you do to my body?

Your physique was too large.

So I used magic blood
to shave off parts of your body.

Shaved off? With magic blood?

It took me quite some effort to master it.

From now on,
I can shrink you in an instant.

Rejoice.

Why would I rejoice at that?

I'm not a toy.

If we're going undercover,
a disguise would be enough, right?

We can dress up as teachers, for example.

You?

Then what can you teach?

Um… Swordsmanship?

Or the virtues of a hero?

Absolutely not.

Know your limits.
You can't do anything besides fight.

You don't have the knowledge
required of a magic instructor either.

According to tradition, Luna will start
receiving education at the age of three.

I just need to teach myself during these two years
that Solsein is open to outsiders.

Wait a moment.

The two of us don't look anything
like Haiden people.

Are you sure this is okay?

You make a fair point.

Wait, forget it.

Never mind.

So why are you still
in your original form?

My appearance was modeled
after that brat I met in Haiden.

It shouldn't be a problem.

What's the matter?

I sense a presence from behind.

One full of provocation.

Who could it be?

I wanted to wake up early today, but…

Could it be that guy?

Don't always put on
a guarded stance so easily.

Until I give the order,
you are not to act.

N-Nice to meet you.

I am Edison Lucraft.

I come from the eastern nation, Surada.

P-Please treat me kindly.

Splendid self-introduction.

The first step is the most important.

You need to have that courage.

I am from the country of Orgg
in the great jungle to the west.

Sarasa Rue Eira Raphoka.

I look forward to your acquaintance.

What's up with that?

Why are they introducing themselves there?

I heard Surada has stricter restrictions
on magic than Haiden.

I'm surprised you were able to come here.

Is there a story behind it?

Get out of the way.

You bunch of country bumpkins.

You're in the way of

the noble young masters of Eslinn,

Tygel Blouyer.

And Leon Blouyer.

And Leon Blouyer.

Kneel and make way.

Are you twins?

What if we are, country bumpkin?

Don't you wear hats?

We don't wear such ugly things.

How disappointing.

This is supposed to be
a prestigious school in Boelate?

The Royal University of Eslinneberg
is much grander.

So your magic isn't all that impressive.

This kind of cheap, childish magic

wasn't even worth coming all the way here.

What's with that brat?

Is he here just to pick a fight?

Could it be those two?

They are definitely quite provocative.

You, stop right there.

What?

You bumped into us on purpose, didn't you?

I didn't notice you at all.

You're too lacking in presence.

It's dangerous to stand
in the middle of the road.

Interesting.

So you want to fight us then?

State your name.

I'm Ray Forester.

Why do you say "us"?

You're going to fight me two against one?

Is that the Eslinn way?

Alright.

At least you know your limit.
That's a good thing.

What nonsense are you spouting?

I mean, you can call as many people
as you want to help you.

Fighting here will get in
the way of other people.

Let's go somewhere else.

You intend to fight alone?

Don't regret it.

Ray's competitive nature
is really a headache.

Good morning…
- Good morning…

That's the new teacher, right?
- Good morning…

So handsome.
- Good morning…

Good morning.

How did things turn out like this?

Naie Shifonlitz.

Yes.

You've worked hard in that battle.

Among the wizards directly under Dorel,

only you have returned safely.

I'm going to get scolded… Definitely.

It's been exposed
that I sent the hero to Hydlart.

I… I'm going to be k*lled.

I called you here today

to ask you about Dorel's secret room.

Secret room?

He founded the school of magic at Solsein,

and recruited excellent students
into his force.

You and Maynard Swan, the insect tamer,
have been in there at least once.

That is, when you underwent
the arcane crystal implementation procedure.

Unfortunately, Maynard became
a prisoner of the Eslinn army.

Now I have only you.

Tell me everything you know
about the secret room.

If you comply,
I will let bygones be bygones.

Th-That room…

It wasn't like a room,
but was inside some huge building.

There were many dark little cubicles,

each filled with moans and eerie sounds.

I was taken to the depths
of that place before.

I kept walking deeper and deeper.

I can't remember exactly where I walked.

Eventually, I couldn't even tell
if I was still walking

or if my eyes were even open.

I only remember my mouth
being filled with something.

It was extremely painful.

When I came to,
I found myself floating in a large hole.

A hole?

It was a large hole
with a spiral staircase.

That's where I lost consciousness.

That's all I remember.

I can't recall where I came from
or how I got there.

I see.

The large hole is new to me.

The rest is the same
as what I've heard before.

I had a little hope, but oh well.

You are dismissed.

Yes.

What is it?

No, well…

It might be completely unrelated,

but an image suddenly came to my mind.

What image?

Like an image of myself
standing in front of a mirror?

I'm wearing a uniform in that image,
so it must have been during my student days.

But I don't think Solsein
has that kind of mirror.

A mirror, huh?

Naie Shifonlitz.

Yes…

I am giving you a mission.

I never expected that the mission would be
for me to come here and be a teacher.

I don't like school.
- Good morning…

I can't fit in with groups.
- Good morning…

I want to go home.
- Good morning…

I want to go home.
- Hi.

Are you feeling uneasy, Princess Milea?

No, Lady Chairwoman.

It was my father…

It was Emperor Beis himself
who gave the order.

Opening up magic education
to other countries

is not a bad thing in itself.

However…

You are worried that this academy
will become a place of conflict?

Yes.

The magic education at Solsein
is quite rigorous.

Some students have even been broken by it.

I don't want to add to their burdens.

Magic will build the future
of this country…

No, the future of all humanity.

Please entrust it to me.

I will keep Solsein in my protection.

Please do, thank you.

Dean Romain.

Things seem to have escalated.

That kid

looks calm on the surface,
but inside, he's the opposite.

He's just like a volcano,

harboring a passion like magma.

Among those who came to k*ll me,
including you,

there was no one as fiery as him.

Interesting.

Didn't expect you to rate him that high.

If you're going to fight, hurry up.

If you don't finish before class,

it will cause trouble for everyone.

We'll make you cry and beg for mercy.

Quickened Magic…

That's a technique
from two generations ago in Boelate.

Cut the chatter.

Wind.

Our goal is to create a dust cloud.

What now?

This is ash and silver,

with a special powder blend of magic ore.

Mirror Storm.

They've multiplied.

Amazing.

Let me tell you,
you're in the center of this vortex.

You can't escape.

El.

The "runic" symbol incantation
I'm using is acceleration.

It can accelerate a target in any state.

And then, add a formula.

Seeler.

This formula condenses
the moisture in the air

and summons rain.

But it's not raining on us.

The rain is only falling in that area.

With this, I've broken your magic.

Do you know what rain clouds
formed by strong updrafts bring?

Hey, don't tell me…

That's…

This is the runic symbol incantation magic
we use.

Quickened Magic is too laborious,
so we don't consider it.

Crystal Magic is powerful,

but lacks safety and applicability.
What I use is a higher-order magic.

Of course, one must have
the right aptitude

and also store mana.

This is the magic closest to
the long-lost ancient magic,

Toah's Magic.

Let's run.
- There will be lightning strikes.

No way.
- This is insane.

Geez, Ray.

Let's get out of here.

That guy is mad.

You can't become
a master of magic without madness.

Risel.

That's enough.

We made it in time.

It's a teacher.

Can you stand up?

Shut up.

Mind your own business.

Huh? Those two are…

School rules prohibit
the use of magic outside of class.

The three of you,
come with me to the faculty office.

Yes.

Alright, we're going.

The rest of you,
go to the classroom immediately.

Class is about to start.

Yes…

It was a wonderful show.

Let's go too.

Okay…