1 00:00:00,560 --> 00:00:01,929 Seiichirou! 2 00:00:01,930 --> 00:00:04,220 It's already well into the fire hour. 3 00:00:04,570 --> 00:00:07,569 How many times have I told you to take proper meal breaks? 4 00:00:07,570 --> 00:00:11,860 I'm sorry. I got absorbed in my work since I haven't done any in so long. 5 00:00:12,270 --> 00:00:14,610 Let's go, Aresh-san. 6 00:00:17,830 --> 00:00:19,130 Hurry up. 7 00:00:20,760 --> 00:00:23,910 Yesterday, he demanded that I change the way I speak to him. 8 00:00:24,980 --> 00:00:30,110 For now, as a compromise, we've agreed that I would use his name differently. 9 00:00:30,440 --> 00:00:33,600 I never expected something so small to improve his mood so much. 10 00:00:34,260 --> 00:00:36,289 Well, then, I'll be... 11 00:00:36,290 --> 00:00:38,340 You're coming with us. 12 00:00:39,210 --> 00:00:41,240 Have some tsuhash soup, too. 13 00:00:42,050 --> 00:00:44,250 May I join you, as well? 14 00:00:46,200 --> 00:00:48,480 The same old pattern... 15 00:00:50,380 --> 00:00:54,249 Nothing seems amiss with the financial report the church submitted. 16 00:00:54,250 --> 00:00:57,069 Indeed, the report itself seems fine. 17 00:00:57,070 --> 00:01:00,619 I received your write-up, as well. Good work. 18 00:01:00,620 --> 00:01:03,340 It was nothing. Just doing my job. 19 00:01:05,210 --> 00:01:09,040 That's right. With this, my special assignment is over. 20 00:01:09,710 --> 00:01:13,489 While I'd love to take a breather now that we've finally contained the miasma, 21 00:01:13,490 --> 00:01:16,890 we simply cannot afford to leave this situation unaddressed. 22 00:01:17,670 --> 00:01:20,649 Also, you mentioned something about magical energy... 23 00:01:20,650 --> 00:01:22,890 I assume we can put that information to use, as well? 24 00:01:23,450 --> 00:01:26,960 He wants me to help him put a leash on the church. 25 00:01:27,870 --> 00:01:28,870 However... 26 00:01:30,160 --> 00:01:32,309 Please give me a break. 27 00:01:32,310 --> 00:01:35,910 I'm clueless when it comes to political maneuvering. 28 00:01:37,310 --> 00:01:39,449 I will submit the results of my cross-checking 29 00:01:39,450 --> 00:01:42,649 the accounting department's records against the list of nobles 30 00:01:42,650 --> 00:01:46,659 who allegedly didn't make donations despite being in the worship logs. 31 00:01:46,660 --> 00:01:49,169 However, I'd ask the legal department to handle the matter 32 00:01:49,170 --> 00:01:51,230 of anyone whose name has been erased. 33 00:01:53,130 --> 00:01:56,790 Furthermore, regarding the magical energy specially collected by the chapel... 34 00:01:57,220 --> 00:02:00,599 The sorcery department is currently developing a tool capable of quantifying 35 00:02:00,600 --> 00:02:03,140 the amount of magic necessary for the barrier spell. 36 00:02:03,750 --> 00:02:05,969 Once they confirm the efficacy of the device 37 00:02:05,970 --> 00:02:08,549 through various organizations that use a lot of magic tools, 38 00:02:08,550 --> 00:02:11,820 I should be able to provide you with the final product. 39 00:02:12,660 --> 00:02:14,539 Yes, very good. 40 00:02:14,540 --> 00:02:17,719 You're truly magnificent, Seichiro. 41 00:02:17,720 --> 00:02:21,930 If you ever grow weary of that black beast over there, be sure to let me know. 42 00:02:24,460 --> 00:02:25,950 Please don't joke... 43 00:02:27,260 --> 00:02:30,159 I say this because I quite like your usual composure 44 00:02:30,160 --> 00:02:33,210 and ability to maintain a professional detachment to your work, 45 00:02:33,640 --> 00:02:36,590 although you seem rather invested this time. 46 00:02:37,300 --> 00:02:38,770 I suppose so. 47 00:02:39,660 --> 00:02:43,349 Even I would feel compelled to see this through to the very end 48 00:02:43,350 --> 00:02:46,190 now that my own life has been targeted. 49 00:02:47,650 --> 00:02:53,340 To that end, I must drag the inner workings of the church into the light. 50 00:02:54,390 --> 00:02:55,949 What are you talking about? 51 00:02:55,950 --> 00:02:57,229 Tell me in detail. 52 00:02:57,230 --> 00:02:58,230 Huh? 53 00:03:12,830 --> 00:03:18,010 ISEKAI OFFICE WORKER: THE OTHER WORLD'S BOOKS DEPEND ON THE BEAN COUNTER 54 00:04:30,080 --> 00:04:32,870 ONE WEEK LATER 55 00:04:31,040 --> 00:04:32,879 Y-You... 56 00:04:32,880 --> 00:04:34,880 I thought you weren't coming anymore! 57 00:04:34,881 --> 00:04:39,340 EPISODE 12: WE CORNERED HIM. AND THEN... 58 00:04:34,880 --> 00:04:36,699 My inspection may be over, 59 00:04:36,700 --> 00:04:39,189 but didn't I tell you we'd be running the private school? 60 00:04:39,190 --> 00:04:41,630 Don't just barge in! Get permission first! 61 00:04:41,900 --> 00:04:43,369 From whom? 62 00:04:43,370 --> 00:04:46,700 If you mean the bishop, I've already gotten his permission for this. 63 00:04:47,620 --> 00:04:50,260 What the heck? You seem perfectly fine... 64 00:04:50,850 --> 00:04:52,009 What do you mean? 65 00:04:52,010 --> 00:04:53,599 It's nothing! 66 00:04:53,600 --> 00:04:56,919 Anyway, you're not doing anything until I check with Siegvold-sama first! 67 00:04:56,920 --> 00:04:58,460 I understand. 68 00:05:00,460 --> 00:05:03,770 Siegvold-sama is currently with a visitor. Leave. 69 00:05:04,300 --> 00:05:06,699 He's too important to see a mere servant 70 00:05:06,700 --> 00:05:08,999 and tagalong from another world so casually. 71 00:05:09,000 --> 00:05:14,749 I-It's forbidden to discriminate based on birth or origin within the church! 72 00:05:14,750 --> 00:05:15,880 What was that? 73 00:05:16,360 --> 00:05:19,680 Besides, this guy... I mean, this gentleman here 74 00:05:19,960 --> 00:05:22,829 has been working to educate orphans 75 00:05:22,830 --> 00:05:25,180 and common children to broaden their horizons! 76 00:05:25,610 --> 00:05:29,140 Which one of us is truly going against the teachings of Abran?! 77 00:05:30,730 --> 00:05:31,800 You little... 78 00:05:32,180 --> 00:05:34,040 What is all this commotion? 79 00:05:34,920 --> 00:05:38,819 I-I'm sorry, Siegvold-sama. Commander. 80 00:05:38,820 --> 00:05:41,929 You were in a meeting and these two insisted on interrupting... 81 00:05:41,930 --> 00:05:43,310 I was the one who summoned him. 82 00:05:43,580 --> 00:05:44,580 Huh? 83 00:05:46,880 --> 00:05:48,489 You're late. 84 00:05:48,490 --> 00:05:49,690 Am I? 85 00:05:51,080 --> 00:05:55,389 Selio, we will be heading to the prayer room. Call the children. 86 00:05:55,390 --> 00:05:56,570 Y-Yes. 87 00:05:58,260 --> 00:06:00,770 Return to your post, Fredrik. 88 00:06:01,300 --> 00:06:02,320 Yes... 89 00:06:03,220 --> 00:06:06,879 Master Seiichiro, your complexion looks a lot better. 90 00:06:06,880 --> 00:06:08,209 Thanks to your help. 91 00:06:08,210 --> 00:06:09,599 You mean thanks to my help. 92 00:06:09,600 --> 00:06:13,600 Aresh-san, that wasn't what I was referring to. 93 00:06:14,350 --> 00:06:16,779 Hey, the way you're talking... 94 00:06:16,780 --> 00:06:19,109 We aren't at the mansion right now. 95 00:06:19,110 --> 00:06:23,970 Master Seiichiro, you promised to call me by my name. 96 00:06:24,740 --> 00:06:28,990 Oh, yes. That's right, Siegvold-sama. 97 00:06:29,330 --> 00:06:31,689 It's strange for you to be so formal with me 98 00:06:31,690 --> 00:06:33,860 and so familiar with a commander of a royal order. 99 00:06:34,090 --> 00:06:35,090 Huh? 100 00:06:38,010 --> 00:06:42,829 Hardly. I'm quite close with Aresh-san, so... 101 00:06:42,830 --> 00:06:49,290 I address him as I do because we're friends. 102 00:06:52,250 --> 00:06:55,889 Can't I be your friend, as well? 103 00:06:55,890 --> 00:07:00,269 You want to be friends? But our ranks are so different... 104 00:07:00,270 --> 00:07:05,030 Our ranks? All humans are equal before God. 105 00:07:07,900 --> 00:07:10,840 Hey! Aresh-san? 106 00:07:13,530 --> 00:07:14,989 Kondou-san! 107 00:07:14,990 --> 00:07:16,030 Shiraishi-san? 108 00:07:16,500 --> 00:07:21,039 We ran into Selio-kun right as we were heading to pray! 109 00:07:21,040 --> 00:07:23,599 You, too, Aresh-san! Are you here to pray? 110 00:07:23,600 --> 00:07:24,600 Yes. 111 00:07:25,740 --> 00:07:27,789 What is it, Yurius-sama? 112 00:07:27,790 --> 00:07:29,689 What is Aresh doing here?! 113 00:07:29,690 --> 00:07:31,420 It's a long story. 114 00:07:32,060 --> 00:07:36,050 More importantly, why is Shiraishi-san participating in prayer again? 115 00:07:32,060 --> 00:07:35,310 Aresh-san, I feel like we haven't seen each other in a while. 116 00:07:36,330 --> 00:07:38,839 Something's been bothering me. 117 00:07:38,840 --> 00:07:40,759 With the purification complete, 118 00:07:40,760 --> 00:07:43,260 I'm watching over her as I keep an eye on things. 119 00:07:43,690 --> 00:07:46,310 Might this concern the barrier? 120 00:07:46,910 --> 00:07:49,310 How do you know about the barrier? 121 00:07:49,890 --> 00:07:51,880 Oh, him. 122 00:07:52,890 --> 00:07:56,289 The source of the leak is obvious, since only members 123 00:07:56,290 --> 00:07:59,489 of the royal family and the bishop know about the magical energy 124 00:07:59,490 --> 00:08:01,760 used to maintain the barrier over the royal capital. 125 00:08:02,540 --> 00:08:05,379 I had my subordinates investigate, 126 00:08:05,380 --> 00:08:09,089 but there was no trace of Yua's magical energy in the pool used for the barrier. 127 00:08:09,090 --> 00:08:11,349 That's excellent information. 128 00:08:11,350 --> 00:08:15,310 We weren't able to get very far on our end, so your intel is very helpful. 129 00:08:15,610 --> 00:08:20,799 Hold it. Did you just rope me and Yua into some kind of scheme? 130 00:08:20,800 --> 00:08:26,059 Since you're already here, there's no harm in joining us. 131 00:08:26,060 --> 00:08:29,159 Do you really know who I am?! 132 00:08:29,160 --> 00:08:31,399 I've thought this for a while now, 133 00:08:31,400 --> 00:08:34,570 but I've never felt a shred of respect from you! 134 00:08:34,960 --> 00:08:37,450 Oh, he noticed? 135 00:08:37,720 --> 00:08:40,339 There is a saying among the people of my country: 136 00:08:40,340 --> 00:08:45,199 "When needed, make use of anyone at hand, even your parents." 137 00:08:45,200 --> 00:08:46,969 What kind of country is that?! 138 00:08:46,970 --> 00:08:49,410 My and Shiraishi-san's homeland. 139 00:08:50,220 --> 00:08:51,840 Then so be it. 140 00:08:56,740 --> 00:08:58,970 Let's go, Yurius-sama. 141 00:08:59,720 --> 00:09:01,580 It's time to uncover the truth. 142 00:09:05,590 --> 00:09:09,930 It seems you've also gotten quite close with His Highness while I was away. 143 00:09:10,680 --> 00:09:13,610 So, what is it that you would like us to do? 144 00:09:13,990 --> 00:09:17,120 Just the usual prayer, Cipriano-san. 145 00:09:17,590 --> 00:09:19,510 We're counting on you. 146 00:09:20,700 --> 00:09:24,230 Then, everyone, please line up before the sacred relic. 147 00:09:26,090 --> 00:09:27,530 Thank you very much. 148 00:09:32,620 --> 00:09:34,010 What is that? 149 00:09:34,260 --> 00:09:36,619 A magic tool used to measure magical energy levels. 150 00:09:36,620 --> 00:09:39,139 The sorcery department asked me to do a test run. 151 00:09:39,140 --> 00:09:42,949 Conducting such experiments during our sacred prayers is... 152 00:09:42,950 --> 00:09:46,319 Prayer is a demonstration of one's faith in Abran. 153 00:09:46,320 --> 00:09:49,949 Acts that probe the depths of the heart are unfitting for the church. 154 00:09:49,950 --> 00:09:51,960 It's fine. I'll allow it. 155 00:09:52,870 --> 00:09:54,029 Bishop! 156 00:09:54,030 --> 00:09:55,350 Your Excellency! 157 00:09:57,760 --> 00:10:03,579 I shall prove to you that our church has nothing to hide, Your Excellency. 158 00:10:03,580 --> 00:10:05,539 That would be most appreciated. 159 00:10:05,540 --> 00:10:07,020 Cipriano. 160 00:10:07,480 --> 00:10:08,480 Yes. 161 00:10:09,980 --> 00:10:12,550 Now, let us begin the prayer. 162 00:10:17,450 --> 00:10:18,509 So? 163 00:10:18,510 --> 00:10:20,399 What is this supposed to tell us? 164 00:10:20,400 --> 00:10:23,429 It shows the amount of magical energy offered this time. 165 00:10:23,430 --> 00:10:25,639 And what of it? 166 00:10:25,640 --> 00:10:28,689 Our prayers are something we offer to Abran! 167 00:10:28,690 --> 00:10:32,339 Incorrect. The magical energy offered in the name of Abran 168 00:10:32,340 --> 00:10:35,200 is used to maintain the barrier that protects the royal capital. 169 00:10:37,390 --> 00:10:42,360 And this is the amount of magical energy used by that barrier. 170 00:10:42,830 --> 00:10:46,799 Indeed. If you add it up, the monthly figures match. 171 00:10:46,800 --> 00:10:48,529 Of course they do. 172 00:10:48,530 --> 00:10:51,189 After all, it is our duty as citizens of this kingdom 173 00:10:51,190 --> 00:10:54,250 to offer the power of our prayers to our nation. 174 00:10:56,490 --> 00:10:59,019 What? Is there something else? 175 00:10:59,020 --> 00:11:00,020 Yes. 176 00:11:00,260 --> 00:11:04,140 These are the magical energy readings from prayer over the last three days. 177 00:11:05,790 --> 00:11:07,449 What is the meaning of this?! 178 00:11:07,450 --> 00:11:10,570 You just did the first reading a moment ago! 179 00:11:12,150 --> 00:11:14,910 Siegvold! You... 180 00:11:15,390 --> 00:11:18,949 We completed the magical tool four days ago, 181 00:11:18,950 --> 00:11:23,130 so I've had Siegvold-san start taking measurements for the past three days. 182 00:11:23,900 --> 00:11:27,079 As you can see from the numbers, the figures from the those days 183 00:11:27,080 --> 00:11:30,029 are unmistakably higher than the reading taken today. 184 00:11:30,030 --> 00:11:31,030 Well, now... 185 00:11:31,490 --> 00:11:34,410 I wonder where all that extra magical energy went. 186 00:11:35,120 --> 00:11:37,430 Any idea, Bishop? 187 00:11:37,810 --> 00:11:39,829 According to my investigation, 188 00:11:39,830 --> 00:11:44,800 the holy maiden's magical energy wasn't used for the barrier. 189 00:11:45,110 --> 00:11:49,050 You lot... Where did Yua's magical energy go?! 190 00:11:51,160 --> 00:11:54,149 Ahem. These are the statistics on the magical energy consumed 191 00:11:54,150 --> 00:11:56,560 by domestic industries during the current fiscal year. 192 00:11:57,040 --> 00:12:00,679 Upon investigating the suppliers responsible for this energy, 193 00:12:00,680 --> 00:12:04,109 we discovered several entities whose actual existence could not be verified. 194 00:12:04,110 --> 00:12:04,860 Wha... 195 00:12:05,130 --> 00:12:07,299 Still, it's strange... 196 00:12:07,300 --> 00:12:09,659 Even when comparing the magical energy purchases 197 00:12:09,660 --> 00:12:12,430 from these nonexistent vendors against the surplus, 198 00:12:13,090 --> 00:12:14,870 a slight excess remains unaccounted for. 199 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,000 Huh? 200 00:12:17,250 --> 00:12:20,010 As I thought, Bishop Mateus seems completely unaware of it. 201 00:12:20,480 --> 00:12:22,509 It's only a tiny amount each time, 202 00:12:22,510 --> 00:12:24,609 but if this occurs every month, 203 00:12:24,610 --> 00:12:27,510 it would accumulate to a considerable amount of magical energy. 204 00:12:28,540 --> 00:12:31,140 What in the world could you possibly be using it for... 205 00:12:31,750 --> 00:12:33,200 Cipriano-san? 206 00:12:37,580 --> 00:12:39,530 Cipriano-san? 207 00:12:42,080 --> 00:12:43,409 Cipriano. 208 00:12:43,410 --> 00:12:44,520 Answer him. 209 00:12:44,930 --> 00:12:48,280 What did you do with the magical energy from the prayers of our holy believers? 210 00:12:49,360 --> 00:12:52,250 Holy, you say? 211 00:12:58,270 --> 00:13:00,199 Please don't make me laugh! 212 00:13:00,200 --> 00:13:03,049 Merke is the one and only true god! 213 00:13:03,050 --> 00:13:07,060 A selfish little nobody like Abran can hardly be called a god! 214 00:13:07,400 --> 00:13:10,120 You're a heretic! 215 00:13:10,990 --> 00:13:12,060 Merke? 216 00:13:12,410 --> 00:13:14,900 She's a deity worshipped in the East. 217 00:13:15,560 --> 00:13:18,159 They say she's the goddess of harmony 218 00:13:18,160 --> 00:13:20,830 who repels enemies from other realms and the outside world. 219 00:13:21,340 --> 00:13:23,500 Enemies from other realms? 220 00:13:24,280 --> 00:13:27,039 The holy maiden?! Purification?! 221 00:13:27,040 --> 00:13:30,089 And to top it off, the current holy maiden is from another world? 222 00:13:30,090 --> 00:13:31,989 Forging a path to other worlds 223 00:13:31,990 --> 00:13:35,549 and destabilizing the balance is the very act that defiles our land! 224 00:13:35,550 --> 00:13:39,829 Abran himself is an evil deity! The real root of the miasma! 225 00:13:39,830 --> 00:13:41,330 How dare you?! 226 00:13:41,590 --> 00:13:45,629 Abran blessed this kingdom with fertile lands. 227 00:13:45,630 --> 00:13:47,210 Do not speak such sacrilege! 228 00:13:48,080 --> 00:13:49,829 What kind of fertility god is he? 229 00:13:49,830 --> 00:13:53,579 A god who can only grant peace and fertile lands 230 00:13:53,580 --> 00:13:56,349 for a mere hundred years or so is no god at all! 231 00:13:56,350 --> 00:13:57,910 You fiend! 232 00:13:58,730 --> 00:14:00,850 Seiichirou, get behind me. 233 00:14:02,280 --> 00:14:03,979 You fool. 234 00:14:03,980 --> 00:14:06,860 Didn't you ask me what I used the magical energy for? 235 00:14:07,850 --> 00:14:09,490 It was this. 236 00:14:09,860 --> 00:14:12,259 I sense a high concentration of magical energy... 237 00:14:12,260 --> 00:14:14,730 That thing is going to explode! 238 00:14:25,660 --> 00:14:28,510 Oh... Not again... 239 00:14:29,660 --> 00:14:31,400 I need to be saved yet again... 240 00:14:32,430 --> 00:14:33,560 Even though... 241 00:14:35,300 --> 00:14:38,700 I don't want you to get hurt, either! 242 00:14:45,290 --> 00:14:46,520 Huh? 243 00:14:49,270 --> 00:14:51,520 Wow! I did it! 244 00:14:51,860 --> 00:14:53,029 Yua? 245 00:14:53,030 --> 00:14:55,169 Wh-What did you... 246 00:14:55,170 --> 00:14:57,819 Yua, isn't that dangerous? 247 00:14:57,820 --> 00:14:59,979 I think it's safe now. 248 00:14:59,980 --> 00:15:02,839 I thought it would be bad if it exploded, 249 00:15:02,840 --> 00:15:05,589 so I wrapped it in my magical energy and contained it. 250 00:15:05,590 --> 00:15:07,669 Is something like that even possible? 251 00:15:07,670 --> 00:15:08,670 Huh? 252 00:15:08,800 --> 00:15:11,759 Isn't that exactly what you did, Kondou-san? 253 00:15:11,760 --> 00:15:13,059 Huh? 254 00:15:13,060 --> 00:15:16,259 You know, that barrier in the demon forest. 255 00:15:16,260 --> 00:15:20,129 Instead of shielding the surroundings, you contained the source 256 00:15:20,130 --> 00:15:23,109 with a barrier to prevent the danger from getting out. 257 00:15:23,110 --> 00:15:24,470 Oh. 258 00:15:24,900 --> 00:15:29,959 No, I only suggested the idea. I didn't actually perform the spell. 259 00:15:29,960 --> 00:15:31,020 Huh? 260 00:15:31,260 --> 00:15:33,359 But you were the one who thought it up 261 00:15:33,360 --> 00:15:35,829 and took all the steps to make it a reality. 262 00:15:35,830 --> 00:15:38,790 Isn't that essentially the same thing as you doing it yourself? 263 00:15:43,280 --> 00:15:45,020 What's with that expression? 264 00:15:45,021 --> 00:15:46,759 Hey, what are you doing? 265 00:15:46,760 --> 00:15:51,250 As expected of the holy maiden and disciple chosen by Abran! 266 00:15:52,150 --> 00:15:55,109 To reject such noble individuals... 267 00:15:55,110 --> 00:15:59,880 The teachings of Merke are truly exclusionary and misguided, Cipriano. 268 00:16:02,020 --> 00:16:05,600 No, every person should have the freedom to choose what they believe in. 269 00:16:07,000 --> 00:16:09,139 Disciple, what are you saying? 270 00:16:09,140 --> 00:16:10,959 Exactly. 271 00:16:10,960 --> 00:16:13,959 Isn't it normal for there to be lots of gods? 272 00:16:13,960 --> 00:16:15,159 Your Holiness?! 273 00:16:15,160 --> 00:16:17,979 Abran is the one and only true god! 274 00:16:17,980 --> 00:16:21,290 Surely, as the holy maiden, you know this best! 275 00:16:21,650 --> 00:16:23,179 Why would that be? 276 00:16:23,180 --> 00:16:27,609 True, I was summoned to this world and blessed with the power of purification, 277 00:16:27,610 --> 00:16:31,430 but what does that have to do with the existence of other gods? 278 00:16:32,580 --> 00:16:36,229 Besides, while Abranism is its official religion, 279 00:16:36,230 --> 00:16:39,940 the Romany Kingdom doesn't prohibit other religions. 280 00:16:40,200 --> 00:16:42,519 Isn't that right, Your Excellency? 281 00:16:42,520 --> 00:16:43,520 Yes. 282 00:16:44,930 --> 00:16:48,810 You're willing to believe in Merke? 283 00:16:49,730 --> 00:16:54,090 Japan is a nation that believes in the concept of countless gods. 284 00:16:54,600 --> 00:16:58,399 We believe in nothing, but we also believe in everything. 285 00:16:58,400 --> 00:17:00,400 That's why we don't deny anything. 286 00:17:01,220 --> 00:17:03,950 Well, I suppose she exists. 287 00:17:04,570 --> 00:17:05,950 That's the extent of my feelings. 288 00:17:07,370 --> 00:17:10,970 So you're willing to forgive me... 289 00:17:11,270 --> 00:17:13,859 That's an entirely different matter. 290 00:17:13,860 --> 00:17:14,860 Huh? 291 00:17:15,070 --> 00:17:17,999 Embezzlement of donations and magical energy. 292 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:20,399 Attempted murder and destruction of property. 293 00:17:20,400 --> 00:17:23,119 On top of that, you committed these acts in the presence 294 00:17:23,120 --> 00:17:26,419 of the royal family, prime minister, and holy maiden. 295 00:17:26,420 --> 00:17:28,490 You're surely facing high treason, as well. 296 00:17:28,940 --> 00:17:33,319 I'm certain posing as a follower of Abran will also add charges of fraud. 297 00:17:33,320 --> 00:17:37,670 Apart from high treason, you're also looking at blasphemy and lèse-majesté. 298 00:17:43,890 --> 00:17:47,990 With that, my work at the church truly came to an end. 299 00:17:50,260 --> 00:17:53,509 Mateus was exiled to the borderlands, 300 00:17:53,510 --> 00:17:57,360 and Cipriano was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison. 301 00:17:58,430 --> 00:18:01,260 ONE MONTH LATER 302 00:18:02,100 --> 00:18:04,520 Oh! Big Brother Kondu! 303 00:18:05,420 --> 00:18:08,069 Sigma-kun. Are you visiting the sorcery department again? 304 00:18:08,070 --> 00:18:10,770 Yes. Ist-san invited me over. 305 00:18:11,070 --> 00:18:14,340 I thought of a new magic tool! 306 00:18:11,750 --> 00:18:15,920 Sigma-kun has received permission to frequent the royal sorcery department, 307 00:18:14,340 --> 00:18:15,160 Huh? 308 00:18:15,160 --> 00:18:16,050 What do you think? 309 00:18:16,051 --> 00:18:18,030 And he's also attending the new private school. 310 00:18:16,050 --> 00:18:17,190 That's awesome! 311 00:18:19,100 --> 00:18:21,969 Due to an overwhelming influx of applicants, 312 00:18:21,970 --> 00:18:25,590 the school has expanded its classes beyond our original plans. 313 00:18:26,520 --> 00:18:30,780 Prince Yurius and Shiraishi-san are getting along surprisingly well. 314 00:18:31,920 --> 00:18:36,389 Kondu! Have you thought about becoming a civil servant directly under His Highness? 315 00:18:36,390 --> 00:18:38,299 Please don't joke. 316 00:18:38,300 --> 00:18:41,169 Aren't you supposed to be busy or something? 317 00:18:41,170 --> 00:18:45,439 Yes. That's exactly why I delegated my mathematics classes to my subordinates. 318 00:18:45,440 --> 00:18:46,519 Huh? 319 00:18:46,520 --> 00:18:47,860 Looking forward to teaching you! 320 00:18:49,310 --> 00:18:51,239 Did you do something? 321 00:18:51,240 --> 00:18:52,800 This is my first time meeting him! 322 00:18:53,560 --> 00:18:57,299 Does that mean you won't come here anymore? 323 00:18:57,300 --> 00:19:01,309 I will. The private school is only just getting started. 324 00:19:01,310 --> 00:19:03,470 I-I see. 325 00:19:05,350 --> 00:19:08,939 Sei-san, you're really popular wherever you go. 326 00:19:08,940 --> 00:19:09,780 Huh? 327 00:19:09,781 --> 00:19:12,209 Even on our way here... 328 00:19:12,210 --> 00:19:13,809 Seichiro! 329 00:19:13,810 --> 00:19:16,359 Why don't you leave the accounting department and serve as 330 00:19:16,360 --> 00:19:18,789 the legal department's accountant or start your own unit? 331 00:19:18,790 --> 00:19:20,810 I must politely decline... 332 00:19:23,980 --> 00:19:25,320 Seiichiro-san. 333 00:19:26,290 --> 00:19:27,720 Siegvold-san? 334 00:19:28,140 --> 00:19:33,100 Due to the recent incident, my family has asked me to return home. 335 00:19:33,950 --> 00:19:38,869 That crest is of the Aelvaar marquisate, the family that donated to the church 336 00:19:38,870 --> 00:19:41,360 magnitudes more than anyone else. 337 00:19:41,790 --> 00:19:46,569 In the end, I still wish to serve the god I've placed my faith in. 338 00:19:46,570 --> 00:19:50,010 However, I've also realized that I need to broaden my horizons. 339 00:19:50,850 --> 00:19:55,880 So please come to see me whenever you visit the church. 340 00:19:56,720 --> 00:19:58,000 I understand. 341 00:20:03,110 --> 00:20:05,130 Seiichirou, let's go home. 342 00:20:06,770 --> 00:20:08,390 As for me... 343 00:20:12,550 --> 00:20:15,550 I plan to return to Japan eventually. 344 00:20:16,140 --> 00:20:20,689 I heard you received offers from both the prime minister and His Highness today. 345 00:20:20,690 --> 00:20:22,450 You're certainly quick with the news. 346 00:20:22,880 --> 00:20:25,410 However, I should inform you that I turned them both down. 347 00:20:25,810 --> 00:20:27,569 Hey, the way you're talking... 348 00:20:27,570 --> 00:20:29,450 We haven't reached the house yet. 349 00:20:31,360 --> 00:20:32,790 Is he a little kid? 350 00:20:35,700 --> 00:20:40,650 I don't know if reciprocating Aresh-san's feelings is the right thing to do, 351 00:20:42,230 --> 00:20:43,230 but... 352 00:20:43,610 --> 00:20:47,839 Once it gets a little warmer, why don't we take a trip to a seaside town? 353 00:20:47,840 --> 00:20:49,800 Why are you suddenly bringing that up? 354 00:20:50,650 --> 00:20:52,179 There's a sea? 355 00:20:52,180 --> 00:20:55,350 Yes. That is where my family's main estate lies. 356 00:20:55,710 --> 00:20:57,249 There's a villa on the grounds, 357 00:20:57,250 --> 00:20:59,190 so we can relax away from prying eyes. 358 00:20:59,510 --> 00:21:04,340 You work too much, so it would be best to physically separate you from work. 359 00:21:05,020 --> 00:21:06,959 There you go again... 360 00:21:06,960 --> 00:21:08,629 I know. 361 00:21:08,630 --> 00:21:10,960 Not until you reach a certain milestone in your work. 362 00:21:11,480 --> 00:21:15,450 I wouldn't make you abandon your work halfway through. 363 00:21:18,960 --> 00:21:22,210 What's wrong, Seiichirou?! Are you in pain somewhere?! 364 00:21:23,490 --> 00:21:25,549 There he goes again! 365 00:21:25,550 --> 00:21:29,970 How is he the Ice Nobleman? A black beast? 366 00:21:33,850 --> 00:21:36,270 Fine. I admit it. 367 00:21:36,760 --> 00:21:41,480 I want to stop always being on the receiving end of affection and protection. 368 00:21:42,770 --> 00:21:43,980 Aresh-san. 369 00:21:44,320 --> 00:21:47,090 What is it? Do you want to go back to the infirmary? 370 00:21:51,030 --> 00:21:54,600 The two of us should discuss the future together. 371 00:22:01,920 --> 00:22:02,940 What's this? 372 00:22:03,350 --> 00:22:08,140 Kararapui. It's a dish from my homeland. We eat it during celebrations. 373 00:22:16,180 --> 00:22:18,049 Seiichirou, what's wrong? 374 00:22:18,050 --> 00:22:19,519 Do you have a fever? 375 00:22:19,520 --> 00:22:21,900 No, I'm not sick. 376 00:22:22,380 --> 00:22:25,669 I'm just a little embarrassed. 377 00:22:25,670 --> 00:22:28,179 Embarrassed? Why? 378 00:22:28,180 --> 00:22:33,660 In my country, we don't talk about matters of romance so openly... 379 00:22:34,020 --> 00:22:36,450 That's not what it seemed like from your letter. 380 00:22:37,190 --> 00:22:40,170 Fine, I'll inform Valtom. 381 00:22:42,410 --> 00:22:44,769 What letter? 382 00:22:44,770 --> 00:22:46,920 Your reply to me. 383 00:22:48,430 --> 00:22:51,500 Reply? Wait... No way! 384 00:22:54,420 --> 00:22:56,619 D-Did you read it?! 385 00:22:56,620 --> 00:22:58,919 It was a letter addressed to me. 386 00:22:58,920 --> 00:23:01,070 What's wrong with me opening and reading it? 387 00:23:01,380 --> 00:23:03,659 E-Even as a landlord, you shouldn't rummage 388 00:23:03,660 --> 00:23:06,009 through my desk without permission! 389 00:23:06,010 --> 00:23:07,239 It wasn't me. 390 00:23:07,240 --> 00:23:09,070 Valtom was the one who gave it to me. 391 00:23:11,190 --> 00:23:13,829 Was this while I was hospitalized? 392 00:23:13,830 --> 00:23:18,820 No wonder Aresh-san didn't seem to be in a bad mood when I was discharged! 393 00:23:20,130 --> 00:23:21,949 Please give it back. 394 00:23:21,950 --> 00:23:24,550 It was a letter to me, so it's mine. 395 00:23:24,880 --> 00:23:28,410 I didn't send it to you, so it's still mine! 396 00:23:29,000 --> 00:23:32,280 I've already received it, so it's mine.