1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,980 Reinberg Estate, Garden 2 00:00:03,470 --> 00:00:06,860 Anna, do you like me this way? 3 00:00:07,610 --> 00:00:08,610 Yes! 4 00:00:08,980 --> 00:00:10,680 I do, and so does everyone else. 5 00:00:11,320 --> 00:00:15,320 We all love our kindhearted Young Master Julius very much. 6 00:00:32,010 --> 00:00:36,720 You haven't made the slightest bit of progress! 11 00:02:05,480 --> 00:02:07,940 Just how much of my magical energy do you plan on wasting? 12 00:02:07,940 --> 00:02:09,780 I-I'm sorry! 13 00:02:09,780 --> 00:02:13,500 No matter how I try, the longest I can restrict my output is fifty minutes! 14 00:02:13,500 --> 00:02:16,230 After that, the magical energy dissipates. 15 00:02:16,230 --> 00:02:21,980 Worse, when I dispel Wis, all my stamina drains from me at once! 16 00:02:21,980 --> 00:02:24,500 I never realized it had such a downside! 17 00:02:24,500 --> 00:02:27,960 At the rate I'm going, all of this is just a waste of time. 18 00:02:28,230 --> 00:02:29,090 Again! 19 00:02:31,160 --> 00:02:33,220 What are you doing? Get in position! 20 00:02:33,620 --> 00:02:34,970 Julius! 21 00:02:34,970 --> 00:02:39,390 I think it'd be best if we learn more about Wis first after all. 22 00:02:39,390 --> 00:02:42,960 I mean, even I don't really understand what this power is. 23 00:02:44,060 --> 00:02:46,660 I checked nearly every book in the academy library 24 00:02:46,660 --> 00:02:49,000 but couldn't find anything relevant. 25 00:02:49,000 --> 00:02:51,840 Professor Workner seemed to have an idea, 26 00:02:51,840 --> 00:02:54,110 but said he didn't know the specifics. 27 00:02:55,090 --> 00:02:57,900 It'll take time, but maybe I should ask the high mages 28 00:02:57,900 --> 00:03:00,120 to let me look through the tower libraries. 29 00:03:00,120 --> 00:03:02,620 Or maybe I can find someone who knows something! 30 00:03:02,620 --> 00:03:04,910 I'm already doing all that! 31 00:03:05,220 --> 00:03:06,120 What? 32 00:03:06,760 --> 00:03:10,000 I've sent one clone to the libraries of the Upper Institute. 33 00:03:10,400 --> 00:03:12,690 Another is asking Professor Eliza to help 34 00:03:12,690 --> 00:03:17,580 find Finn from the People of the Light, who seemed to know something! 35 00:03:18,180 --> 00:03:20,490 You're remotely controlling Ars Weiss? 36 00:03:20,490 --> 00:03:22,260 Since when could you do that yourself? 37 00:03:22,260 --> 00:03:24,460 We're pressed for time right now! 38 00:03:24,460 --> 00:03:28,840 I have no choice but to commit to training and intel gathering simultaneously! 39 00:03:31,520 --> 00:03:36,900 Blast it. My head is all jumbled up from seeing three perspectives at once. 40 00:03:36,900 --> 00:03:38,910 This is why I hate multitasking! 41 00:03:39,830 --> 00:03:42,450 Why would you do all of this for me? 42 00:03:43,790 --> 00:03:46,340 Out of calculated self-interest, of course! 43 00:03:46,340 --> 00:03:47,540 Get a clue already! 44 00:03:48,010 --> 00:03:52,040 As a mage from the Reinberg family, I will rise to the top without fail! 45 00:03:52,040 --> 00:03:54,640 I'm using you to that end! Nothing more! 46 00:03:54,640 --> 00:03:59,150 And nobles are always good for their word! 47 00:03:59,150 --> 00:04:00,180 That's all this is! 48 00:04:02,180 --> 00:04:05,830 That's right. Julius kept his promise after the Grand Magic Festival. 49 00:04:05,830 --> 00:04:09,660 Even to Master Donnan and the other dwarves. 50 00:04:12,560 --> 00:04:15,950 Julius... you're really kind, aren't you? 51 00:04:16,550 --> 00:04:17,570 Huh? 52 00:04:18,020 --> 00:04:21,570 I think kindness takes different forms with different people. 53 00:04:22,290 --> 00:04:24,950 The kindness of Colette, who's always saving me, 54 00:04:24,950 --> 00:04:28,460 and the kindness of Professor Workner, who scolds me, are different. 55 00:04:28,840 --> 00:04:31,960 Sion has kindness in him, too. 56 00:04:32,830 --> 00:04:36,090 Even if it's just noblesse oblige, 57 00:04:36,090 --> 00:04:40,440 Julius, I think you're amazing and kind! 58 00:04:41,340 --> 00:04:44,850 Young Master Julius, you're very kind, aren't you? 59 00:04:46,920 --> 00:04:48,600 What are you saying all of a sudden?! 60 00:04:48,980 --> 00:04:50,600 You really are creepy, you know that? 61 00:04:51,560 --> 00:04:53,360 I'm going to rest a bit. 62 00:04:53,360 --> 00:04:56,360 Okay! I'm going to keep working a little longer! 63 00:04:56,990 --> 00:04:58,690 Thank you, Julius! 64 00:05:01,960 --> 00:05:04,120 What's he mean, "kind"? 65 00:05:04,700 --> 00:05:07,620 Kindness doesn't matter. 66 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:10,870 Lighsnow Flurry Kitten 67 00:05:09,470 --> 00:05:10,870 {\an8}You're all right now. 68 00:05:17,460 --> 00:05:21,430 Anna Eils 69 00:05:18,570 --> 00:05:21,630 {\an8}Young Master Julius, you're very kind, aren't you? 70 00:05:21,630 --> 00:05:23,220 Of course I am! 71 00:05:23,220 --> 00:05:26,730 Helping the weak is a noble's duty! 72 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:39,150 Anna, do you like me this way? 73 00:05:39,880 --> 00:05:40,900 Yes! 74 00:05:41,270 --> 00:05:43,280 I do, and so does everyone else. 75 00:05:43,280 --> 00:05:47,470 We all love our kindhearted Young Master Julius very much. 76 00:05:52,550 --> 00:05:54,000 Don't lie. 77 00:05:55,630 --> 00:05:58,030 It didn't matter how kind I was. 78 00:05:58,030 --> 00:06:02,130 I lost you in the end, didn't I? 79 00:06:09,500 --> 00:06:12,020 So I've cast aside kindness. 80 00:06:12,760 --> 00:06:14,720 Selfishness has better benefits, no? 81 00:06:15,460 --> 00:06:19,290 I'll show off my talents and use others to my advantage. 82 00:06:19,290 --> 00:06:22,500 I'll sneer at the weak and I'll gloat. 83 00:06:23,490 --> 00:06:27,120 Tower, 1st Floor: Residential Area 84 00:06:23,650 --> 00:06:27,120 {\an8}Julius, I think you're amazing and kind! 85 00:06:29,390 --> 00:06:32,910 Don't look at me the same way Anna did and talk about kindness. 86 00:06:33,550 --> 00:06:35,960 I have no need for kindness. 87 00:06:36,800 --> 00:06:41,840 The Julius Reinberg who was kind and nothing more... I killed him long ago. 88 00:06:47,680 --> 00:06:50,510 Tower, 1st Floor, Floating Castle No. 1: Valny 89 00:06:50,560 --> 00:06:53,520 Kreutz's Laboratory 90 00:06:50,930 --> 00:06:52,790 {\an8}Such a meaningless struggle. 91 00:06:53,520 --> 00:06:57,180 Charles, contact our fellow colorless. 92 00:06:57,180 --> 00:06:58,020 Yes, sir! 93 00:06:58,020 --> 00:07:00,270 Director of the Upper Institute and Head of the Colorless Faction Kreutz Harlon 94 00:07:06,910 --> 00:07:10,410 Blast it! Is this the dungeon or something? 95 00:07:13,260 --> 00:07:14,210 Frall! 96 00:07:18,640 --> 00:07:20,040 Who are you people? 97 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:22,110 Mages of the Upper Institute? 98 00:07:22,110 --> 00:07:24,050 On orders from the higher-ups. 99 00:07:24,320 --> 00:07:29,300 {\an8}We're to punish the miscreants running amok in our garden 100 00:07:24,320 --> 00:07:29,300 {\an8}Tony Harvey 101 00:07:29,340 --> 00:07:32,310 Mary Law 102 00:07:29,340 --> 00:07:32,310 Auron Cheek 103 00:07:29,690 --> 00:07:32,310 {\an8}and put a stop to your unsightly training! 104 00:07:32,910 --> 00:07:35,340 You mean to get in our way? 105 00:07:35,340 --> 00:07:38,560 All so we won't stand a chance in the next Bloom?! 106 00:07:38,560 --> 00:07:40,770 You're supposed to be members of the tower! 107 00:07:44,430 --> 00:07:46,210 You can't possibly understand! 108 00:07:46,210 --> 00:07:48,490 We've made it to the tower but can't get anywhere! 109 00:07:48,490 --> 00:07:51,240 You know nothing of our humiliation as colorless! 110 00:07:52,610 --> 00:07:55,370 I refuse to remain a mere cog in the tower forever! 111 00:07:56,320 --> 00:07:58,370 Lord Kreutz promised us! 112 00:07:58,370 --> 00:08:02,880 If we crush you, he'll send letters of recommendation to every faction for us! 113 00:08:05,600 --> 00:08:07,940 So this is the result of cruel rivalry within the tower. 114 00:08:08,300 --> 00:08:10,340 In desperation to get out of the graveyard, 115 00:08:10,340 --> 00:08:12,640 these wands have abandoned even their pride! 116 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:15,640 But even corrupted, they're still high mages. 117 00:08:18,010 --> 00:08:23,110 I've been overusing my guardians and Ars Weiss, so I don't have much magic left. 118 00:08:23,490 --> 00:08:25,860 Plus, they've got me outnumbered. 119 00:08:26,750 --> 00:08:27,800 In which case... 120 00:08:29,660 --> 00:08:32,160 Tony, my senior by only a year... 121 00:08:32,550 --> 00:08:34,280 Mary on her high horse... 122 00:08:34,710 --> 00:08:37,410 And Auron, who was cocky despite being my underclassman. 123 00:08:37,990 --> 00:08:41,780 After developing new magic and ascending to the tower so quickly, 124 00:08:41,780 --> 00:08:45,420 it seems you've become complete failures, haven't you, you former prodigies?! 125 00:08:45,420 --> 00:08:47,300 What a sorry sight! 126 00:08:47,300 --> 00:08:49,700 Shackled as tightly as can be by the Upper Institute... 127 00:08:49,700 --> 00:08:53,930 I'd rather die than end up as fettered trash like you! 128 00:08:53,930 --> 00:08:56,680 You weren't scouted either! You're colorless, too! 129 00:08:57,890 --> 00:08:59,600 Are you blind? 130 00:09:00,230 --> 00:09:03,190 I am Julius Reinberg! 131 00:09:03,190 --> 00:09:07,290 I will use that magically incompetent no-talent and whoever else I need to! 132 00:09:07,290 --> 00:09:10,990 I will race up this tower and become Lady Elfaria's successor! 133 00:09:12,060 --> 00:09:13,270 And then... 134 00:09:16,370 --> 00:09:18,180 From the greatest heights of the tower, 135 00:09:18,180 --> 00:09:21,000 I will look down on everyone who abandoned me! 136 00:09:21,000 --> 00:09:24,000 To that end, I'll even use the Magia Vander! 137 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:28,580 Though I'm sorry to say you lot aren't even worth using! 138 00:09:28,580 --> 00:09:29,630 Julius! 139 00:09:29,630 --> 00:09:32,360 Even at school, I could never stand you! 140 00:09:32,360 --> 00:09:33,510 I'll kill you! 141 00:09:35,350 --> 00:09:38,270 That's right. I'm not kind. 142 00:09:38,700 --> 00:09:43,020 Right now, these people in front of me who hate me are living proof of that. 143 00:09:43,990 --> 00:09:45,720 You see, Anna? 144 00:09:45,720 --> 00:09:48,340 I'm not kind anymore. 145 00:09:56,860 --> 00:09:58,290 Are you all right, Julius? 146 00:09:58,550 --> 00:10:00,230 Sorry I took so long! 147 00:10:03,700 --> 00:10:05,890 Why are you... 148 00:10:05,890 --> 00:10:08,140 I was suddenly attacked by high mages, 149 00:10:08,140 --> 00:10:10,920 so I thought you might be in danger, too. Kiki and I came looking! 150 00:10:12,910 --> 00:10:15,180 Why did you save me? 151 00:10:15,180 --> 00:10:16,120 Huh? 152 00:10:16,120 --> 00:10:19,780 Well, I mean, we saved each other a lot in the dungeon for the all-student praxis, 153 00:10:19,780 --> 00:10:22,180 and you're helping me even now, so... 154 00:10:22,460 --> 00:10:25,940 Do you even realize how stupid I made you look at the Grand Magic Festival? 155 00:10:25,940 --> 00:10:30,620 I told you this is all just self-interest! I'm only using you, yet you still... 156 00:10:30,940 --> 00:10:33,200 Are you daft?! 157 00:10:33,910 --> 00:10:35,270 Yeah, I am. 158 00:10:35,270 --> 00:10:38,460 When people are kind to me, I just can't help liking them. 159 00:10:38,460 --> 00:10:39,830 I'm a real fool. 160 00:10:40,120 --> 00:10:42,120 I do, and so does everyone else. 161 00:10:42,120 --> 00:10:47,020 We all love our kindhearted Young Master Julius very much. 162 00:10:48,290 --> 00:10:49,590 Phoo! 163 00:10:49,590 --> 00:10:53,000 Wh-Why'd you punch me?! 164 00:10:54,330 --> 00:10:55,470 I hate you! 165 00:10:55,470 --> 00:10:58,260 I positively despise you! 166 00:10:58,520 --> 00:11:00,580 What are they doing? 167 00:11:00,580 --> 00:11:03,480 It doesn't matter! Hurry up and crush them! 168 00:11:04,020 --> 00:11:05,460 Julius, stay back! 169 00:11:05,460 --> 00:11:07,100 Don't order me around! 170 00:11:08,770 --> 00:11:09,360 What? 171 00:11:13,410 --> 00:11:18,370 This isn't how we use magic. Didn't you learn that at the academy? 172 00:11:22,050 --> 00:11:23,520 Who are you? 173 00:11:24,410 --> 00:11:26,200 {\an8}I am Cerridwen. 174 00:11:25,120 --> 00:11:29,000 Cerridwen 175 00:11:26,430 --> 00:11:29,000 {\an8}For that lovely showcase of the springtime of youth... 176 00:11:29,290 --> 00:11:32,090 Allow me to become your teacher. 177 00:11:33,260 --> 00:11:34,650 Chaos Kettle Wand 178 00:11:33,300 --> 00:11:34,770 Gouvion Broom 179 00:11:34,670 --> 00:11:38,050 {\an9} 180 00:11:34,670 --> 00:11:38,050 {\an3}Just like the watchers, she's one of the seven legends of the academy. 190 00:12:00,420 --> 00:12:04,030 Night after night, she abducts students and conducts experiments on them. 191 00:12:04,030 --> 00:12:05,380 The Witch of the Hammer! 192 00:12:06,290 --> 00:12:09,130 I don't do scary things like that. 193 00:12:09,130 --> 00:12:13,840 When I find students who interest me, I train and guide them. That's all. 194 00:12:14,270 --> 00:12:17,340 Just like the two of you here before me. 195 00:12:17,340 --> 00:12:21,470 Train and guide... us? 196 00:12:21,470 --> 00:12:22,420 Exactly! 197 00:12:22,420 --> 00:12:27,230 I don't think you know this, but I've been watching you two for ages. 198 00:12:27,690 --> 00:12:29,990 She's been watching us? 199 00:12:29,990 --> 00:12:32,440 I've never once met this witch before. 200 00:12:37,150 --> 00:12:39,310 We can discuss the details later. 201 00:12:39,310 --> 00:12:40,610 First, let us go elsewhere. 202 00:12:41,140 --> 00:12:44,120 If we stay here, others from the Upper Institute will find us. 203 00:12:44,820 --> 00:12:47,870 For now, just play along and let me ensnare you, won't you? 204 00:12:51,080 --> 00:12:53,630 Mercedes Caulis The Wizard's Tower 205 00:12:51,480 --> 00:12:57,130 {\an8}Why didn't you bestow your blessing on Julius Reinberg, Lady Elfaria? 206 00:12:54,090 --> 00:12:57,130 Elfaria's Private Chambers 207 00:12:57,130 --> 00:12:59,890 {\an8}When someone as talented as he is lies in obscurity, 208 00:12:57,800 --> 00:13:02,340 Unearthing Agency Watcher Iris Churchill 209 00:12:59,890 --> 00:13:03,140 {\an8}as a watcher, I cannot overlook that. 210 00:13:03,610 --> 00:13:08,360 But he said such lewd things like he was going to lay me bare and all that. 211 00:13:08,360 --> 00:13:11,510 Plus, he bullied Will so much. 212 00:13:11,510 --> 00:13:12,900 And... 213 00:13:12,900 --> 00:13:16,650 he revealed my dark past to the entire academy! 214 00:13:18,250 --> 00:13:21,040 So this is just a personal grudge? 215 00:13:21,040 --> 00:13:24,380 Besides, it was Will who actually revealed that, wasn't it? 216 00:13:24,380 --> 00:13:25,380 I don't care! 217 00:13:27,830 --> 00:13:29,500 Iris... 218 00:13:29,500 --> 00:13:33,540 What does Lord Aaron make of Will? 219 00:13:34,020 --> 00:13:37,220 He said, "Let things fall as they may." 220 00:13:37,550 --> 00:13:40,890 Lord Aaron differs from Headmistress Caldron. 221 00:13:40,890 --> 00:13:45,550 He's not as warm to the idea of a sword joining the wands. 222 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:49,320 However, if the sword means to carve his own path, 223 00:13:49,320 --> 00:13:53,100 he will respect that will and strength. That seems to be his stance. 224 00:13:53,560 --> 00:13:55,620 Will Serfort... 225 00:13:55,620 --> 00:13:59,320 With the advent of Wis, the tower is split on how to proceed. 226 00:13:59,320 --> 00:14:02,500 In the first place, what is Wis? 227 00:14:02,500 --> 00:14:05,070 I myself don't fully understand it. 228 00:14:05,390 --> 00:14:07,920 A power that could turn the whole world on its head... 229 00:14:07,920 --> 00:14:09,830 In every sense of the word, it is abnormal. 230 00:14:10,420 --> 00:14:12,640 While it's disrespectful toward Lady Elfaria, 231 00:14:12,640 --> 00:14:15,400 I haven't yet decided how we should regard him either. 232 00:14:15,710 --> 00:14:19,300 In any case, should Will's treatment become questionable, 233 00:14:19,300 --> 00:14:23,590 as a watcher, I will take guardianship of him, so please don't worry! 234 00:14:23,590 --> 00:14:26,430 You really shouldn't sleeptalk unless you're asleep, you know? 235 00:14:26,430 --> 00:14:27,720 You thieving little cat. 236 00:14:31,150 --> 00:14:36,480 Thanks to that young man... the tower may truly fracture. 237 00:14:36,480 --> 00:14:38,820 {\an8}And we're here! 238 00:14:36,860 --> 00:14:40,480 Somewhere on the Tower's 1st Floor 239 00:14:45,060 --> 00:14:47,740 Welcome to the Witch's Manor. 240 00:14:50,290 --> 00:14:54,000 Clairie's House Secret Base for Single Witches 241 00:14:50,360 --> 00:14:52,140 {\an8}Sit wherever you'd like. 242 00:15:10,550 --> 00:15:12,640 Now, let's have some dinner! 243 00:15:13,280 --> 00:15:15,020 I made it all myself! 244 00:15:15,270 --> 00:15:17,580 We'd never eat what some suspicious witch has— 245 00:15:17,580 --> 00:15:19,370 Thank you for the meal! 246 00:15:19,370 --> 00:15:21,060 Don't eat that! 247 00:15:21,060 --> 00:15:23,850 Kiki says it's fine. Don't worry. 248 00:15:25,680 --> 00:15:27,220 First things first... 249 00:15:27,220 --> 00:15:28,910 What even is this place? 250 00:15:29,750 --> 00:15:33,910 A hideout Clairie secretly built on the first floor. 251 00:15:34,350 --> 00:15:36,530 I'm using it with her blessing. 252 00:15:37,230 --> 00:15:38,920 This is Miss Clairie's place? 253 00:15:38,920 --> 00:15:41,920 That's right! She is my apprentice, after all. 254 00:15:41,920 --> 00:15:44,090 She is? 255 00:15:44,090 --> 00:15:46,680 Although, somehow, that totally makes sense. 256 00:15:46,680 --> 00:15:50,550 So she got that carefree attitude of hers from her mentor? 257 00:15:50,550 --> 00:15:55,230 Now, what are you plotting to use this blockhead for? 258 00:15:56,220 --> 00:16:01,310 Julius, she saved both of us, and she says she's Miss Clairie's mentor. 259 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:04,820 You need to learn to be more wary of people! 260 00:16:05,150 --> 00:16:09,070 She could be an assassin from the Upper Institute just putting on a show! 261 00:16:09,070 --> 00:16:10,990 And even if she isn't, 262 00:16:10,990 --> 00:16:14,330 a mage perfecting their craft never gives away their services for free! 263 00:16:14,710 --> 00:16:16,800 Just like the seven legends say, 264 00:16:16,800 --> 00:16:19,580 she could mean to use us as test subjects! 265 00:16:20,670 --> 00:16:23,550 Well, this certainly is a problem. 266 00:16:23,550 --> 00:16:27,840 Being cautious is a sign of a brilliant mage, but... 267 00:16:27,840 --> 00:16:29,470 Well, in that case... 268 00:16:34,670 --> 00:16:37,260 A massive magic barrage?! 269 00:16:37,260 --> 00:16:40,380 She cast all that instantly and with no incantations?! 270 00:16:40,380 --> 00:16:41,980 I didn't see her trigger any of it! 271 00:16:42,420 --> 00:16:45,100 Bolts of every element besides light... 272 00:16:45,100 --> 00:16:48,490 This woman is a Multos! She has multiple affinities! 273 00:16:48,950 --> 00:16:54,990 If I were so inclined, I could dominate you in two seconds flat. 274 00:16:56,590 --> 00:17:00,620 This isn't proof of anything, but I hope it convinces you. 275 00:17:01,270 --> 00:17:06,500 If I had any ill intent, you'd have been gobbled up by this scary witch already. 276 00:17:09,880 --> 00:17:11,990 First, tell us what you're really up to. 277 00:17:11,990 --> 00:17:13,890 What's your game? 278 00:17:14,180 --> 00:17:17,890 Otherwise, I will never allow you to be this fool's mentor! 279 00:17:18,310 --> 00:17:19,770 Julius! 280 00:17:19,770 --> 00:17:23,650 Don't get the wrong idea! I'm the only one who gets to use you! 281 00:17:23,650 --> 00:17:26,120 I won't let someone else just swoop in and steal you! 282 00:17:26,120 --> 00:17:27,650 That's what I'm objecting to! 283 00:17:27,650 --> 00:17:31,650 I am not kind! Not in any way, shape, or form! Do you hear me?! 284 00:17:32,870 --> 00:17:34,280 Understood. 285 00:17:35,910 --> 00:17:37,160 Firstly... 286 00:17:37,630 --> 00:17:40,540 I know just the tiniest bit about Wis. 287 00:17:42,820 --> 00:17:45,580 I may be able to help you. 288 00:17:45,580 --> 00:17:48,800 That is the first reason I appeared before you. 289 00:17:49,090 --> 00:17:50,550 As for the second reason... 290 00:17:50,870 --> 00:17:52,840 That'd be the Upper Institute's fault. 291 00:17:52,840 --> 00:17:55,550 Their methods aren't the best, but... 292 00:17:55,550 --> 00:17:59,600 Will, there are powers there trying to fence you in. 293 00:17:59,600 --> 00:18:00,860 The Upper Institute? 294 00:18:01,700 --> 00:18:02,560 Don't tell me... 295 00:18:03,060 --> 00:18:04,440 You mean that man? 296 00:18:06,010 --> 00:18:08,560 Will Serfort has disappeared? 297 00:18:08,560 --> 00:18:11,620 Yes, along with Julius Reinberg. 298 00:18:11,620 --> 00:18:14,700 According to the reports, it appears someone intervened. 299 00:18:14,700 --> 00:18:17,080 Begin an exhaustive search! 300 00:18:17,080 --> 00:18:21,240 There are no magical signs that anyone has left the first floor. 301 00:18:21,240 --> 00:18:23,330 They must be hiding here somewhere. 302 00:18:23,670 --> 00:18:26,580 Aide to the Director of the Upper Institute Charles Lauer 303 00:18:24,330 --> 00:18:26,580 {\an8}May I ask something? 304 00:18:27,350 --> 00:18:33,040 Why would you risk Lady Elfaria's animosity just to entrap Will Serfort? 305 00:18:33,040 --> 00:18:37,600 Why would I hand such fine material over to those battle-crazed factions? 306 00:18:37,600 --> 00:18:43,560 Wis should be used efficiently and effectively. 307 00:18:46,280 --> 00:18:49,070 Just like this mage slayer. 308 00:18:49,610 --> 00:18:55,110 I don't know what organization created it, but its potency is magnificent. 309 00:18:55,110 --> 00:18:58,870 Even monsters of low intelligence can wield it, and they can be mass-produced. 310 00:18:58,870 --> 00:19:02,690 Such a weapon could transform even inept mages into valuable soldiers. 311 00:19:03,040 --> 00:19:05,930 This is where our aspirations should lie. 312 00:19:06,750 --> 00:19:10,420 Power comes from numbers. Even efficiency is dictated by numbers. 313 00:19:11,320 --> 00:19:13,630 With just the five strongest blades, 314 00:19:13,630 --> 00:19:16,430 the Celestial Host was nigh unstoppable. 315 00:19:16,820 --> 00:19:21,930 We shouldn't be seeking lone superlatives, but rather a standardized supremacy. 316 00:19:22,500 --> 00:19:26,080 Turning Wis into a power that anyone can use... 317 00:19:26,080 --> 00:19:29,060 That is, undoubtedly, the challenge before the Upper Institute. 318 00:19:30,270 --> 00:19:32,320 And to solve it, first... 319 00:19:32,590 --> 00:19:34,760 Will Serfort's body... 320 00:19:36,400 --> 00:19:38,520 must be dissected! 321 00:19:43,520 --> 00:19:47,490 None of the factions, not even the Magia Vander, know about this. 322 00:19:47,490 --> 00:19:49,440 Lord Kreutz's hidden side... 323 00:19:50,310 --> 00:19:52,170 The Mad Dissector! 324 00:19:52,170 --> 00:19:55,170 If Lady Elfaria ever found out, 325 00:19:55,170 --> 00:19:57,270 the Upper Institute would be done for! 326 00:20:09,300 --> 00:20:10,190 Charles. 327 00:20:11,420 --> 00:20:15,660 Tell the factions that we will soon have countermeasures against the mage slayers. 328 00:20:15,660 --> 00:20:17,700 I understand the principle behind them. 329 00:20:18,350 --> 00:20:22,260 The next thing I will unravel is Wis. 330 00:20:25,160 --> 00:20:26,770 The truth is... 331 00:20:28,030 --> 00:20:33,650 I wanted to watch over you as you went on your own strength, 332 00:20:36,210 --> 00:20:38,350 but I can't sit idly by any longer. 333 00:20:39,000 --> 00:20:42,470 I absolutely do not want you to become a test subject. 334 00:20:43,110 --> 00:20:46,980 That's why I've decided to lend you my aid. 335 00:20:47,350 --> 00:20:50,730 Plus, darling little Elfaria begged me to. 336 00:20:51,710 --> 00:20:52,980 Elfie did? 337 00:20:52,980 --> 00:20:57,740 And that's all about me. What you choose to make of it is up to you. 338 00:21:01,690 --> 00:21:02,870 Julius. 339 00:21:03,990 --> 00:21:05,870 I want to trust her. 340 00:21:08,360 --> 00:21:10,580 I feel like she isn't lying. 341 00:21:10,580 --> 00:21:12,880 And, it's strange, but... 342 00:21:13,250 --> 00:21:16,930 I feel like I've known her for a long time. 343 00:21:20,630 --> 00:21:22,640 Do whatever you want. 344 00:21:22,940 --> 00:21:24,390 Julius! 345 00:21:24,390 --> 00:21:27,260 Go ahead and switch to someone who you can make more use of! 346 00:21:27,260 --> 00:21:30,620 That's the whole reason I offered to help you in the first place! 347 00:21:30,620 --> 00:21:34,220 Wait, switch?! That's not what I'm doing! 348 00:21:34,220 --> 00:21:37,800 {\an8}I'm really sorry! Thank you for being kind to me! 349 00:21:35,690 --> 00:21:38,030 They get along so well now. 350 00:21:37,800 --> 00:21:44,030 {\an8}I told you! I'm not kind! I'm being efficient! That's all! 351 00:21:38,300 --> 00:21:40,510 I think they'll make a wonderful party. 352 00:21:44,030 --> 00:21:45,030 All right then! 353 00:21:45,560 --> 00:21:47,100 Now that we've reached an agreement, 354 00:21:47,100 --> 00:21:51,290 Professor Cerridwen will give you some training to power you up! 355 00:21:51,830 --> 00:21:54,130 Now, I know it's sudden, but... 356 00:21:55,310 --> 00:21:56,630 take off your clothes. 357 00:21:59,050 --> 00:22:00,260 Beg pardon? 358 00:23:28,050 --> 00:23:31,010 {\an8}Wistoria: Wand and Sword 359 00:23:36,720 --> 00:23:39,630 Next time on Wistoria: Wand and Sword, 360 00:23:39,630 --> 00:23:42,900 episode 21, "The Page to Be Turned." 361 00:23:40,480 --> 00:23:45,990 {\an8}Episode 21 The Page to Be Turned