01x10 - I INVESTIGATED

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THREE DAYS AFTER THE RETURN

OF THE PURIFICATION EXPEDITION

Kondou-san!

Shiraishi-san.

Thank you for all you've done on

all three purification expeditions.

You're so welcome!

My humblest gratitude for purifying

the miasma, Your Holiness.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Er, Shiraishi-san

I'd like to hear about the expedition.

Then why don't we have lunch together?

I'd like to hear about the progress

on the cram school, as well.

Would you care to join us, Siegvold-san?

Indeed.

We need to make sure

the disciple eats his meals.

Please stop calling me that.

My name is Kondou Seiichirou.

But you are the disciple

It attracts too much attention.

You leave me little choice.

I shall compromise.

Master Seiichiro.

Very good, Reverend.

I conceded first. Please call me

by my first name, as well.

Understood, Siegvold-sama.

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EPISODE 10: I INVESTIGATED

What a beautiful place!

The holy maiden of two generations

ago created this flower garden.

I had no idea this was here!

You didn't need a lunch?

That's right.

Kondou-san has to be mindful of

what he eats or he'll overdose.

Huh?

Master Seiichiro has no

resistance to magicules.

So he must be careful with

his diet and lifestyle.

Magicules give you strength so

long as you don't absorb too much,

and they're everywhere! Like air!

He came from a world unlike ours.

The air and food there

must have been different.

Wh-What about Your Holiness?

I seem to be blessed with divine

protection, so I'm unaffected.

Master Seiichiro has been

suffering this tribulation,

yet he still works hard for our kingdom.

Please treat him with care.

Don't paint a weird image of me.

Don't worry, Selio-san.

I've been slowly gaining some resistance,

and I won't die unless I absorb

a large amount of magicules.

You could die?!

Shiraishi-san, could you tell me

about the purification expedition?

Yes.

There were no changes during

the first and second expeditions,

but once the miasma was gone,

light poured onto the tree,

and buds sprouted on part of it.

They're apparently proof that

the purification is complete.

I heard that the sorcerers

are now recording

below-normal levels of magicules there.

But when they investigated

the surrounding area,

they found the footprints

of a beast called a nepolic.

Aresh-san wanted to dispatch it at once.

It takes three days to reach the

demon forest from the royal capital.

Staying out was more efficient

than returning.

I would've done the same thing.

But

Kondu-sama, you have

a letter from Aresh-sama.

Nepolics have rather large territories,

so our hunt is taking some time.

You have nothing to worry about.

Just take care of your own health.

He's smart and talented.

Though he's a cold beauty with a way

of speaking that makes him seem mature,

he's surprisingly childish at home and

sulks if you don't pay attention to him.

He always wears a guilty expression

when Valtom-san scolds him.

When he has work he doesn't want to do,

he ends up clinging to me even more,

as if smothering his reluctance to go.

That's why he took on this

sudden subjugation mission.

He wants me to praise him.

Apart, I cannot help but

marvel at our past unmet.

Now that we're apart,

I can't help wondering how I managed

to live before meeting you

How about some fish?

Bro! Long time no see!

Sigma-kun. How have things been?

Oh, well, my boss hurt his hand,

so I can't train under him right now.

He's looking for a new place that'll

take me, but since I'm just a kid

I keep getting brushed off.

Perfect timing, then.

I want you to make more

of those calculators for me.

Really?!

You pay real well, so that's great!

How many?

Thirty of them.

Thirty?!

Also, Sigma-kun

Have you ever thought

about going to school?

Oh, it's Kondu.

Huh? Something's different.

Different?

Your magical energy's

different from normal

Oh, right.

The third order isn't around right now.

That's right, Kondu!

Did you bring me a sacred relic?

You have a good memory

for such things.

I bid you also remember that

I told you that'd be impossible.

Why do you want one so badly?

Huh?

Because those things have so much

magical energy stored in them.

I'd be able to do all the research

I wanted with that.

They store magical energy?

Doesn't that make them magic tools?

Ist-san, have you seen

a sacred relic before?

I have.

You pray to them when you turn six.

Plus, I have loads of magical energy.

According to the prime minister,

kids train to reduce their magical energy.

Now the church has a sacred relic

to collect said magical energy.

Where exactly is that energy going?

Something feels off. Where should

I start investigating first?

Sei-san, did you finish up

with the sorcery department?

Nor, perfect timing. There's

something I want to ask you

Kondu.

Your Highness.

There's something I wish

to ask you. Come with me.

Then I'll just be on my way

It's fine. Join us.

Huh?

I heard you spoke at great length

with Yua the other day.

Yes. We were discussing

Her Holiness's work.

Tell me the details!

Then please take a look

at this document here.

I shall!

A private school for

the almshouse children and

the poor children of the city

Did Her Holiness really

come up with this?

This kind of flawless, pragmatic plan

feels like something you would—

I'd expect no less from Yua!

What a brilliant idea!

But why didn't she mention it to me?

She was probably planning to share it

with you once her plan came together.

However, for Your Highness in all your

wisdom to catch on ahead of time

and fulfill her wishes

by supporting her cause

That's exactly what I wanted.

That's right! You're absolutely right!

I was actually thinking the same thing!

Me and Yua are totally on the same page!

He's so excited, he started

talking casually.

I agree.

Now, should you support her with your own

funds instead of the national treasury,

it would further emphasize

your stance on the matter

and make you dependable in her eyes.

That's how things work in our world.

Oh, is that so?!

Well, I was thinking of doing just that!

I shall go speak with Yua at once!

Sei-san, are you planning to make this

happen with His Highness's personal funds?

The kingdom's budget is tight right now.

Besides, it's true that my

country values self-sacrifice.

That must be how they raise

workaholics like you, Sei-san.

Kondu, enjoy these with the rest

of the accounting department.

Is His Highness aware of this?

His Highness gave me the order.

You don't believe me, do you?

His Highness may greatly

admire Her Holiness,

but he is also a worthy heir as

the first in line for the throne.

Yurius and Nor, the illegitimate

son who was adopted out,

are both children of the current

king and biological brothers.

Treats from His Highness?

I really loved these as a kid.

I see.

So he's aware of his

little brother's likes?

Come to think of it, wasn't there

something you wanted to ask me?

Oh, yes.

You've seen a sacred

relic before, haven't you?

A sacred relic? Yeah, I have.

Those statues with magic

crystals in them, right?

And as for magical energy

They absorb it, right?

Is that common knowledge?

Only the royal family and

the bishop know about it.

It's actually a secret,

but I figure it's fine if you know.

That makes it a state secret.

No wonder different people say

different things about it.

What happens to the magical

energy once it's collected?

It's used for the barrier that protects

the royal capital from magic beasts.

The barrier around the royal

capital is kinda special.

It can even repel magic attacks

from other countries.

Who would've thought

not only the prime minister,

but even Aresh-sama was unaware of this?

The barrier around the

royal capital must be

constantly replenished

with magical energy.

That's where the Church comes in.

Their sacred relic has a magic tool

embedded in it to convert

the prayers of the people

into offerings of magical energy.

Just as I suspected

There's an unnatural bump.

I've learned three things.

First, the church is collecting

the magical energy

of people's prayers and

storing it in a sacred relic.

Second, that magical energy is being used

for the barrier defending the capital.

Third, the kingdom gives

financial support to the Church,

including a provision for magical energy.

Furthermore, it seems some of this magical

energy was used to summon the holy maiden.

However, there's no record of the

exact amount spent in the process.

Even though it's kept secret,

it's a recognized source of energy.

Since it's generating money,

I need more detailed information on it.

Master Seiichiro, you don't

look well. Are you all right?

I'm fine.

But your face looks pale

Oh, Siegvold-san! And Kondou-san!

Good morning!

Shira— Your Holiness and

Your Highness?

No need to stand on ceremony.

I shall allow you to call me "Yuri"

when I am dressed like this.

Kondou-san!

Yuri-sama says he'll help

support the cram school!

He was thinking of doing

the same thing I wanted to

and decided to come check out

the almshouse incognito today!

As expected. Men in love move fast.

Kondu! Give us the rundown and a tour!

Yes, yes.

Will you be all right?

Y-Yes.

Your Holiness!

Good morning, Selio-kun.

Huh? Who's that?

Bro! Thank goodness you're here.

Sigma-kun? What are you doing here?

When I told my mom

about the private school,

she told me to hurry up and get in on it

before the nobility changes their mind.

Perfect timing.

With both children of the almshouse

and common folk here,

we can better explain

things to our sponsor.

Sponsor?

It's another term for an investor.

I mean that man over there.

I'm no noble myself, but he's very

important, so tread carefully.

What's your relationship with this kid?

I recruited Sigma-kun here

from a street stall downtown.

He's an amazing boy who's

smart, creative, and proactive.

Hey, Bro

Didn't I tell you, Selio?

That's the kind of man the

disciple—Master Seiichiro is.

Don't be swayed by the talk and

preconceptions of those around you.

Look with your own eyes

and decide things for yourself.

With my own eyes

Here I am.

Ist-san? Why are you here?

Huh?

You dropped by yesterday and looked

at all sorts of documents,

so I thought you'd be here

checking out the sacred relic.

Did you guys already pray today?

No.

Not yet.

I see. In that case,

can I tag along with all of you?

Sure!

He's here for prayer

In other words, to observe the supply

of magical energy to the sacred relic.

Master Seiichiro, might this man be

That's Ist-san, the assistant director

of the royal sorcery department.

Master Ist, welcome

to the Church of Abran.

A handshake! He wants to shake your hand!

Hello!

I can imagine how difficult

Director Zoltan has it.

Are you going to pray? I'll come too, then.

Shiraishi-san

Have you been to pray before?

Yes.

I usually attend prayer when

helping at the almshouse.

Yua, you

Huh?

Yuri-sama?

Outside of practice,

everyone makes sure she uses as

little magical energy as possible,

yet the church is extracting

magical energy from her

when her top priority is the purification.

This very well may

affect the purification.

It would seem the royal palace

was in the dark on this.

Ist-san and I will attend the prayer.

If you would, hang back

and show Yuri-sama around.

Oh, okay

Yua, please be my guide.

Of course!

Well, let's go.

Go? Go where?

To the sacred relic.

Huh?

Outsiders must obtain permission

from the bishop before entering.

I see

Then could you please ask for permission?

But this is so sudden

Never mind me. That guy from the

sorcery department came here alone,

without an appointment,

just to see the sacred relic.

You understand where this is going, right?

He won't listen even if you tell him no.

We have no idea what he may do.

Get permission quickly.

I won't be able to stall

him for very long.

Master Kondu, I'm very sorry for the delay

on the income and expenses report.

I should be able to give

it to you by tomorrow

No, that's fine, Brother Cipriano.

I'm sorry for causing you more

trouble when you're so busy.

I'll be done with the church tomorrow

That means I have to wrap things up today.

This is the special prayer room.

As beautiful as I remember it

Bro?

Aresh! You've returned

from the expedition.

Yes, Your Highness.

The third royal order has returned

safely, without a single knight missing.

Very good. Excellent work.

Aresh-san, welcome back.

Where is that guy?

"That guy"? Oh, Kondu?

He went to the prayer room

with the almshouse children.

That can't be

You mean where the sacred relic is housed?

When I was little, I couldn't

control my magical energy,

and I began to believe

that I was a devil's child.

Then I was brought to this prayer room,

where I prayed to Abran

and regained control.

In that moment, I swore to serve

him for the rest of my life.

Didn't his condition just calm down

because the extra magical energy

flowing out of him was absorbed?

Huh?

What's wrong?

Um I was just thinking the way

they're praying is different from before.

Oh, you've prayed before?

Five years ago at my baptism.

Maybe things have changed since then?

You're right.

It wasn't like this before.

This method absorbs too

much magical energy,

which could disrupt the

body's magical circulation

and make the children lose control.

Huh?

Isn't this a ritual to express

gratitude for God's blessing?

Looks like that priest can

sense magical energy.

I wonder if they absorb

this much every time now.

You can tell how much

magical energy there is?

Yup. The sorcery department tends

to collect those of us sensitive to it.

Bro, are you a sorcerer?!

That's right.

That's awesome! I can't believe

you can see magical energy!

Must be nice

I can't tell at all.

It'd be cool if there was a tool

to measure magical energy.

It'd be even better if it could

measure magical energy

in a way that even someone with

no sense for it, like me, could see.

What shape would it take?

A device worn over the eye?

Do you look through it like glasses?

Uh, that would be fine if it

were for a single person,

but if you're making it

Making what?

It'd be better to have something that

lots of people could see at a glance.

How would you measure the

amount? In numbers? Words?

What about people who can't read?

Maybe use colors?

Colors? Would the color change depending

on the amount of magical energy?

Um, not exactly

Well, is there a material that responds

to levels of magical energy?

There is. It's poisonous,

but there's kelsil,

which expands when exposed.

It can be extracted from an ore

that's often used in magical research.

In that case, if we put it in a

rectangular mold and let it expand

What if we make it so magical energy

can only contact the bottom?

Then it'd be forced to expand upward!

Right! And if we can make it so the color

changes with the pressure from that

We have a color guide for magical energy!

That's it!

No, it's still just a concept

I think I can make it with

the materials in the lab!

Not good. It's going to overflow.

Huh?

Oh, it's no use. Here it comes.

Bro! Watch out!

EPISODE 11

I GOT HOSPITALIZED