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What's up! As we exchange glances

Why not entrust ourselves to this mysterious wind

Get up! As we look into the future

We have to make our selfish love and wishes come true

You probably won't know

All this scouting I'm doing is an act

So please don't shed any more tears

That's the energy most dear to me

You make me wonder all the time

My dreams are about to spill over

All fired up, I go rushing out

Because I know that you will be with me always

What's up! We have to start from zero

Put these brilliant days behind us, turn them into faint memories

Make up! Reality is all too convincing

A reflection of a city that knows no sleep appears in the mirror

Love, as it Drifts

It's so beautiful.

It sure is!

This magic river is also known as the Saint Light River.

I've heard about it. It flows in mid-air.

Oh! I've got one!

It's a big one!

Even the Saint Light River is only a fishing spot for that fool.

It's better than fishing for girls like he usually does.

1 did it!

Hey! That's mine!

Darling!

Well, look over there!

That boat is so little and cute!

There are many tales and legends about the magic river around here.

I'm sure that grass boat represents a prayer too.

It's so romantic.

So what's up the river?

Upriver, there are people who live by the greatest of those legends.

What's the greatest legend of the magic river?

It's the Flowing Spirit Stone.

Flowing Spirit Stone?

Yes, that's right.

There's a mysterious legend about the magic river where they are now,

the ritual of the Flowing Spirit Stone.

First, a spiritual stone is thrown into the magic river at a spot upstream.

The stone, over time, is carried down the river,

and is reshaped by the water and the riverbed.

If the stone takes on the shape of a person, then the stone comes to life

and a Savior is born.

He will release the people from all the unhappiness of this world.

That sounds great, but is it true?

I doubt it!

That's right, the stone must take a human shape in the river.

That kind of coincidence is very unlikely.

But myths and legends have a truth that is separate from the tales themselves.

Through history, people have never been able to live by reality alone.

By believing something unbelievable,

they are trying to release the chaos within them.

I feel kind of sorry for people who believe in a fake legend like that.

Just what kind of people believe in that legend?

The people who throw in the stones upstream are the Rivertop family.

And the Marineside family are those who pluck them out downstream.

For generations, we, the Rivertop family,

have so far performed the ritual of the Flowing Spirit Stone a total of 108,253 times.

108,253 times?!

So how many times has a Savior appeared to you?

I have no doubt that the Savior, who shall save this unhappy world, will appear!

Hey, old man!

Old man?!

I'm an Old Chief!

What is this?

That is Ms. Marina, the daughter of the Marineside family who lives down the river!

Ms. Marina is a lady in waiting, so to speak.

She must devote her life to the Savior when the magic river gives birth to him.

She must devote her life to the Savior when the magic river gives birth to him.

It's so romantic to be united with a God.

But what happens if the Savior isn't born?

The joys of love and living in the human world are not allowed for a lady in waiting.

Ms. Marina would finish her life as a virgin.

This cannot be allowed.

Sacrificing a woman's life, so full of flower and passion...

Such foolishness must not happen.

Wait, wait!

I understand you,

but he's an old man, not a sorcerer!

That's right!

What's wrong with a legend?

What's wrong with a lady in waiting?

It's the fate of a girl who was born to a family bound by tradition!

How wonderful...

What?

Where's Darling?

What a waste!

It's the usual sickness.

Let's take good care of him.

The pure Marina! My fate is set!

This hot feeling that comes from within my heart I must give to you!

You must be careful.

There are many Spirit Stones around here.

Should've told me earlier.

Carrot!

Darling!

What's the matter?

I am an honest young man

who's being chased by a couple of notorious female pirates!

It's all right. Nobody knows you're here.

Thank you very much.

Oh, I am Carrot Glace of Love.

I'm Daniel,

the first born son of the Rivertop family.

That means you're the heir to the family that performs the legendary ritual.

The ritual...

By the way, Daniel of the Rivertop family,

how do I get to the village down the river?

If you're in a hurry, go straight down that road.

That's no good.

Those scary women would find me!

The only other way is down this magic river.

But it takes time, and you would be risking your life.

To tell you the truth, down this river...

there is someone I love.

But...

fate has decreed that we will never be together.

That's why I send my love in these grass boats

that may or may not be picked up at the other end.

It's so hard to love someone like this.

I even wish silly things like she didn't exist.

It's strange, isn't it?

Yeah, it's very strange!

You love her, don't you? Go for it then!

See what happens! Man and woman!

Shut up! We're serious!

Never mind what happens afterwards!

What's with sending your love in grass boats?!

That's so dark! It's too depressing!

Instead of brooding over it, I would bet my life if I were you!

Bet? My life?

That's right.

Show some courage!

Courage?

Courage, that's right.

Bet my life...

To love or not to love?

Man, love while you can.

I'm in love too, with a lover I haven't even seen yet.

I won't let you go to that girl.

Besides, Darling,

I am not a bear.

I can't bear this.

Carrot!

Darling! Carrot!

Darling!

Later!

Wow! He really is betting his life!

108,253 virgins...

have wasted their lives.

Women bet their lives on their one and only love.

So, little one,

a good boy won't run from his love like that idiot did. Would you?

Ah! No, Ma'am!

Oh my darling, I love you, I love you

And the kid who just stands tonight, tonight

Mystery, the platinum radiance of the moon reveals the evil spirits

The faint smile playing on her lips glistens brilliantly

Keep your eyes on me, don't let your eyes off of me

Your stare will relieve me of the seal that binds me

Shy Venus, surrender to your heart

I'm a cornered beast

Until the day I pass away trapped within the labyrinth of love

Wait for me, Marina!

Carrot will flood your heart with a drowning river of love!

Whoa!

Oh! You're the one who stole my fish!

You, where did you come from?

And where are you going?

So, it's "meow," no matter what I ask.

Oh well.

You hit me hard, Marina.

You are the most dramatic girl I have ever known.

You are forbidden to love...

A beautiful virgin lady in waiting, to devote her life to the Savior.

...but you stole my heart the moment we first met.

It's so hard not to love someone.

So wait for me, Marina!

The rules and traditions that have been strictly kept throughout the generations...

Love! It's love!

Mr. Carrot!

Marina!

It's game over.

Darling, you don't know true love, yet.

I owe you one! Thank you!

What is this...

Oh damn!

What are we going to do, Sister?

After seeing so much energy,

I've lost my will to fight.

I think I'll go back and make ramen or something.

I wonder if there's such a thing as a fated meeting?

I feel that there is.

Yeah, there must be.

There definitely is.

Marina!

Hey!

It's down here.

She must devote her life to the Savior when that happens.

Well!

Well, I guess it's all right,

if a young generation makes its own legend.

Here, on the Spooner Continent,

a handful of sorcerers use their magic to rule the land.

Their rule is quite harsh,

and the people have no choice but to follow their oppressive laws.

Yet, there is one hope for the people.

There exist secret workers who punish the evil sorcerers in the name of justice.

The people call them

the Sorcerer Hunters.

Carrot, good job.

Welcome home, Darling!

Would you like some miso ramen?

Miso?

Next Episode

Hi! It's me! Dotta!

What kind of children were you all?

I was a very good child.

Besides I was very cute and loved by everyone very much.

It's true!

What? How about Carrot and the gang?

What kind of children were they when they were young?

Except for one, you'll find that out when you see the next episode.

Sorcerer Hunters Episode 8: "The Forbidden Fire".

How were you? Do you know?

Oh my darling, I love you

And the kid who just stands tonight

Mystery, the platinum radiance of the moon reveals the evil spirits

The faint smile playing on her lips glistens brilliantly

Keep your eyes on me, don't let your eyes off of me

Your stare will relieve me of the seal that binds me

Shy Venus, surrender to your heart

I'm a cornered beast

Until the day I pass away trapped within the labyrinth of love