01x11 - Sorcery and Magic

[bunniefuu]

Huh?

If this is some kind of joke,

it's not funny!

[gasps]

[shudders]

[groans]

[thuds]

[shudders]

[gasps]

♪

[AINSWELF]

I haven't been outside in ages.

My return to this stage

was long overdue.

[both grimacing]

♪

[SHION] He must be linked

to the aurora somehow.

The magical energy that was

in the sky is now in him.

His power is limitless!

[AINSWELF]

My, my.

I wasn't expecting

a welcome party.

I must admit, I didn't imagine

that a town of lowly humans

to be so considerate.

Huh? Who exactly

do you think you are?

You don't know?

You insolent fool.

Worry not,

for I'm a magnanimous soul.

I'm willing to forgive

even the most boorish louts

who demand my name

without introducing themselves.

I am the noblest specimen

of demon kind.

You vermin

may call me Ainswelf.

[chuckles]

[gasps]

[SHION]

This is bad.

He's totally out of his mind!

EPISODE 11:

SORCERY AND MAGIC

[indistinct chatter]

-Uh.

-Really?

A demon?

Don't tell me you've never

heard of a demon before.

That's abysmal

even for a human.

So, what? The stories

of my kind weren't passed down?

[chuckles]

A mere thousand years

and you've already forgotten?

You sacks of skin and bones

are more pathetic

than I remembered.

Excuse me?

What are you talking about?

[AINSWELF] I grow weary

of this conversation.

I have been confined

for a very long time.

I am not going to waste

my precious freedom on you.

I will make your deaths

swift and kind.

[all grunt]

[growls]

[gasps]

[evil laughter]

Run away!

[all gasp]

[Ainswelf snaps fingers]

[expl*si*n]

[rumbling]

[soldiers screaming]

[adventurers screaming]

[screams]

[all groan]

[explodes]

[groans]

♪

[groaning]

[soldiers groaning]

[breathes shakily]

Demons really do still exist.

What a rare sight!

They haven't been spotted

for a thousand years!

Why here?

-[Raphina groans]

-Why now?

-You need to get out of here!

-Hm?

And leave the others?

[SHION]

They can't defeat him.

No one except me

can see his energy,

so, they can't beat it!

What he did takes magic!

I read the situation

entirely wrong.

[SHION] When the night menace

showed back up.

I was worried

about the wraiths,

but now I know,

they were harbingers

of the real monster's arrival.

This battle is just beginning!

Does this guy

use magic like you?

Is that

what he's hitting us with?

I'm not sure.

What I do know

is that there's magical energy

all over.

[gasps]

I can see it in the air.

I would guess he has at least

a hundred times

the energy I do.

-Huh.

-Are you serious?

-You three go find shelter.

-Huh?

I'll hold him off

while you run.

[SHION]

That's crazy, Mister Grast!

He'll k*ll you!

What other choice

do I have, kid?

I'm not the type to sit around

and bite my nails!

[Ainswelf laughing maniacally]

What a joy!

How I missed it!

I haven't exterminated

pests like this in centuries!

[laughs]

[explodes]

[SOLDIER]

No!

I don't want to die!

[gasps]

[SHION]

Grast is right.

We have to hold him here

even if it costs us our lives!

If he gets much farther,

he'll k*ll my family.

He'll k*ll everyone!

I'll help, too!

Huh?

Shion.

Nobody else can see

his magical energy!

Ugh, I know you're right,

but I hate putting you

in any more danger!

You still want a job?

Round up the townsfolk

and get them

far away from the city!

I would, but Dave and Huey.

[GRAST] Everyone

is panicked and confused.

Without a leader,

they're going to get hurt!

Hmm.

We shall guide them to safety.

We'll try our very best.

You have our word.

Watch your backs and stay safe.

-And be smart! Okay?

-Hm.

[both panting]

You ready to fight, little man?

-Yes, sir!

-[expl*si*n]

[Ainswelf laughs]

[GRAST] What's our plan?

Just charge him?

He needs to think

that I'm his main opponent.

I'll get his attention

and then you surprise him

from the back.

There's no chance

I'm letting you be the decoy,

and you know that

I'm not one to sneak around.

Like it or not,

it's our only option.

Nobody else can see his energy.

Only I can dodge his attacks.

It won't be fun,

but it has to be me.

[growls]

I really hope

you're right about this.

I beg you, kid,

don't get k*lled.

If I lose you

I'll never be able

to face your family again.

No, I'll be fine.

I won't be dying today.

Uh.

[exhales]

Hm.

We'll beat him.

We will.

No question.

[Grast grunts]

[gasping]

[explodes]

[screaming]

You die too quickly!

I guess I'll have to k*ll more.

[SHION]

Aqua!

[water splashes]

[steam hisses]

Goodness.

Hmm.

I see you possess the gift,

young man.

Hmm.

[AINSWELF] You know,

with your blood-red hair

and eyes

you may well be a Legreh.

Unless my memory fails me,

other humans were

deemed incapables.

Now, explain

your little city to me.

Where are

the rest of your kind?

You will not keep me waiting.

[SHION]

Legreh?

Incapables?

What is he talking about?

♪

[AINSWELF]

You don't know?

I shouldn't judge you,

an entire millennium

has passed.

It's becoming evident

things are different now.

-In which case.

-[gasps]

[chuckles]

I can piece together

what happened here.

It's disgraceful!

I'd expect nothing less

of those traitors

and their crafty tricks!

[chuckles]

How intriguing.

And yet, it seems

nobody has bothered

to tell you anything about it.

I finally awake

and the world is

plagued by foolishness!

Humankind is such

a stupid species!

Learning from the past

is just too hard for them!

How they have

toyed with you, child.

Now, your ignorance

shall be eternal.

This is the end.

This can't be where I die.

I'm not done!

Uh.

As clumsy as it may be,

I see you can use sorcery.

It's not sorcery!

It's magic I crafted myself!

Well, it makes no difference.

Whatever it is,

it can't save you now!

[chuckles]

[explodes]

[grunts]

I bet that you've never seen

an Aqua b*llet before!

[b*ll*ts firing]

Uh.

[SHION]

Did it work?

Your sorcery is far more

interesting than I expected.

[gasps]

[fires]

[gasps]

-Hm.

-[gasps]

Why do you run?

We're in the middle

of something, aren't we?

[gasps]

Uh.

[grunts]

Now Blow!

[exhales]

[Ainswelf laughs]

Here's a fun idea.

[chuckles softly]

♪

[wind gushing]

[SHION] What do I do?

Cast Aqua?

But there's no time!

If I don't think fast,

I'll die!

This will be the last thing

that I see.

♪

The last thing anyone sees!

No.

♪

♪

I'm not going to die.

I have to protect my town!

♪

[door creaks open]

Huh.

[ADVENTURER]

Please, help.

They need a doctor.

These burns are terrible.

Bring the patients here!

[indistinct chatter]

How did you get so hurt?

There's a creature,

he looks like a man,

but he appeared in the sky

and is setting fire to the city

with his bare hands.

[gasps softly]

That sounds like magic.

♪

Keep them safe out there,

Shion.

[RAPHINA] A fire has broken out

near the main gate!

You must evacuate at once!

[grunts]

The fire is coming quick!

Everybody needs to follow me!

[indistinct chatter]

[panting]

Our work is far from done.

-[HUEY] Captain!

-Hm?

Hmm.

You're still alive!

It's good to see your face!

There you are!

Thank goodness!

I am very impressed

you made it out of there

without any scorch marks!

We've gone from burning alive

to getting warm fuzzies!

Did you boys happen

to pass Shion?

We were so focused on escaping

I don't remember much else.

I've seen

just how tough Shion is,

but I think this monster

is too much for the kid.

Uh

In that case.

I need your help.

Go take over

the evacuation for me.

-Huh?

-Uh-oh.

She's lost it.

[RAPHINA]

Brigitte!

I'm going back to the gate

to assist Shion.

[Brigitte gasps]

The demon will beat you.

You don't need to die, too!

[gasps]

I didn't mean to say that!

I don't want to think

he'll die but the risk.

I know.

You're not wrong.

But I promise you

we will make it!

Shion and I will survive!

If you're sure, then.

All right.

Go get him!

-Hm?

-[expl*si*n in distance]

[chuckles]

[fire roaring]

Say goodbye.

[grunts]

Fall!

[AINSWELF]

What?

[expl*si*n]

[tower shatters]

♪

[panting]

A petty maneuver.

I'm not done yet!

[screams]

Aqua Bolt!

[gasps]

[laughing]

It's gone.

[SHION] I can understand

how his fire sorcery

negated the water portion

of my spell,

but it took me

ages to figure out

electricity even existed here.

He knows everything I can do,

like if electricity

touches air magic

its insulating properties

cause it to dissipate.

[AINSWELF]

Your sorcery is quite creative,

but it's rudimentary.

Here's a quick tip for you.

Every spell has

its opposing attributes.

That includes both the water

and lighting attacks

you sent my way.

[AINSWELF]

I imagine you discovered

those spell on your own.

And while I applaud

your achievements,

when it comes to sorcery,

I'm afraid your skillset is

still painfully beginner.

At least, it is to my kind.

Worst of all, it appears

you can't use fire

or lightning

without that silly equipment.

[grunts]

You're an utter novice.

I was hoping

this would be challenging.

I'm sure you could write me

a list of basic principles.

But it's clear you don't

truly understand them.

As entertaining as your company

has been this evening.

I bid you farewell.

♪

-You're finished.

-Uh

[screams]

[gasps]

[grunts]

[groans]

[Grast screaming]

Don't hurt my friend!

And now,

without any further ado.

[sword clangs]

-Huh?

-Wait, Father?

[screaming]

[gasps]

What's this?

[AINSWELF]

You seriously thought

a human weapon could slay me?

[Gawain screams]

-[groans]

-[SHION] Father!

♪

[SHION]

Marie,

forgive me.

I wasn't able to

cure your lethargy sickness.

But I will make sure

this monster doesn't hurt you,

even if it costs me my life!

I admire your focus.

Even with your loved ones

writhing on the ground,

your thoughts remain set

on how to defeat me.

You've smothered your fear,

and your eyes say

you're ready to fight.

I suppose I should expect

no less from

a descendant of Legreh.

[chuckles]

Your fighting spirit,

your force of will,

your strength.

I like you.

And because I like you,

-I'll have you!

-Uh.

[AINSWELF]

You shall become my retainer

whether you want to or not.

I will grant you a long life

and power

beyond your wildest dreams.

[gasps]

[AINSWELF]

In exchange,

I'll take away

your pesky sense of self

and turn you into my puppet.

A fair price!

And after I'm through with you,

you will forget this life.

Uh.

Huh!

Don't be so afraid, it will

only take a second or two.

I'll be especially gentle.

Ah!

[SHION]

No way,

this monster.

He's a vampire?

[SHION]

Let go of me!

[bites]

[groans softly]

[SHION]

It's no use.

I can't fight back.

[groans]

[screams]

[gasps]

[screaming]

How can this be?

The pests got to him first?

[AINSWELF]

You!

You've received

a fairy blessing?

Those traitorous insects!

They still dare to interfere?

I finally return

to this wretched world

after a thousand years only

to have your disgusting blood

to poison me to my very core!

[gasps]

[vomits]

[shuddering]

[exhales]

You shall pay!

[gasps]

[Ainswelf straining]

[gasps]

[explodes]

[chuckles]

Huh!

Shion!

You all right?

Uh-huh.

You came back for me.

Now.

Die!

[straining]

My hand, lift it.

Huh.

Okay.

-[Ainswelf straining]

-[RAPHINA] Like this?

[Ainswelf choking]

Hm.

You, Legreh scum!

You shall rue this day!

Shion!

[SHION] Not yet.

It's still too soon.

Just a little more.

I'm losing it,

but I have to try!

[screaming]

[whimpers]

You stay away from my boy!

[grunts]

[screams]

Shion!

Do it!

[both gasp]

[breathes shakily]

♪

I'll end this

with the magic

we made together!

[fires]

Your little tricks won't work!

Not on me!

How funny.

I'm the novice, but

the ignorant one is you.

[screaming]

What is this?

Your pathetic sorcery is

melting my precious body

limb from limb!

I can feel the hair

melting off my skin.

It's no question

that you're powerful.

You've never researched magic

in your life,

because you've never had

any reason to get better.

Now here's a quick tip for you.

If you throw energy

at flame magic,

you better get ready to burn!

How dare you betray me

like this?

I could've given you

the whole world!

Your pathetic affinity

for humans

has cost you more power

than you could imagine!

♪

Is that it?

He's gone.

I don't have any more energy.

I can't do it!

I'm done!

We're all going to die!

Hey, now!

Calm down!

-No more fighting.

-Uh.

Huh?

Talk to me!

You beat him, Shion!

[SHION]

It's over?

So, I still have some life left

to live in this world,

and people I love

to share it with.

That's more than enough for me.

I'll see you soon,

Marie.

♪

[gasps]