All language subtitles for Frieren.Beyond.Journeys.End.S01E18.JAPANESE.WEBRip.NF.en

ORIGINAL STORY BY
KANEHITO YAMADA / TSUKASA ABE

So that's Äußerst,
the largest city of magic

in the northern lands?

It's still pretty far from here.
We'll have to catch a coach along the way.

29 YEARS FROM THE DEATH OF HIMMEL THE HERO

KÜHL REGION IN THE NORTHERN LANDS

Once Mistress Frieren gets
her first-class mage certification there,

we can enter the Northern Plateau.

It doesn't really have to be me
who gets the certification.

It'll soon become outdated anyway.

You should get it, Fern.

You don't know, Mistress Frieren?

Out of all the mages out there,

only a small handful of seasoned mages

can become a first-class mage.

I am nowhere near that.

- Is that so?
- You seem so uninterested.

I know it's a bit late to ask this,

but why do we need such an amazing mage

to accompany us into the Northern Plateau?

The Northern Plateau has always had

lots of monsters who use
cunning spells like the Einsam.

It's always been a dangerous area to cross
without a priest and skilled mage.

But the fact that they're

requiring the presence of a valuable,
seasoned mage just to pass through,

means there must be something
bad happening in the Northern Plateau.

Once we get to Äußerst,
we have to look into the exam.

According to Fern,
there seems to be a practical exam too.

I'll have to think of a plan.

With your level of mana,

I'm sure you can easily ace
any kind of exam.

Even when you're suppressing it,

you have as much mana
as a seasoned, elderly mage.

Don't call me an elderly mage.

Oh no, now she's sulking.

Calling her an elderly mage
was going a bit too far.

I'm sorry.

Stark, I haven't forgotten about
the time you called me, "stinking hag."

That was ages ago.

Whatever, I'm going to sleep.

Wake me up when we get to Äußerst.

Jeez...

Never mind...

Huh? What's wrong?

Half of the sky was covered.

Huh?

Let me tell you this, Fern.

A mage's strength
isn't determined based on mana alone.

You must factor in technique, experience,
the type of spells, control,

hard work, and guts.

Some of those sound like a warrior.

And finally, talent.

Throughout all the years I've lived,

I've lost against mages with
less mana than me 11 times.

Out of which four were demons.

Qual was one of them, right?

One was an elf, like me.

And the remaining six were humans.

The town of the graf's domain should be
coming into sight soon.

The road to Äußerst sure is tough.

NORTHERN LANDS
OUTSKIRTS OF GRAF GRANAT'S DOMAIN

Maybe I'll take a little break.

Hey girlie,
that's a nice staff you've got there.

Oh, what? More thieves?

It finally became peaceful
after Aura was killed,

but now we're seeing an increase
in people like you.

Who told you to speak?

Hurry up and get your stuff...

How dare you...

If you don't want to die,
hurry up and get lost.

Let's go.

Thank you. What a life saver.

I'm Übel, a mage.

I'm Kraft, a warrior monk.

Oh, are you an elf?

How rare. You're the first one I've met.

You have the eyes of a killer.

I didn't do that to save you.

I found the chopped up remains
of thieves in a nearby forest.

They were victims of a mage.

And a terrifyingly skilled one at that.

Oh yeah?

Did you come here to lecture me?

No. I am an adventurer like you.

I'm not that narrow-minded to criticize
you for killing in self-defense.

I just spared
the lives that I could, that's all.

What a sly old man. How boring.

Are you heading to Äußerst?

Yeah, to take the first-class mage exam.

Frieren mentioned something like that too.

I can't wait to hear her stories
the next time we meet.

CONTINENTAL MAGIC ASSOCIATION
NORTHERN BRANCH

The next exam will be in two months.

The first-class mage exam

takes place once in three years,
so please be aware of that.

Also, to qualify for the exam,

you must have at least
a fifth-class mage certification.

Fern, good luck.

Mistress Frieren, I can't do this alone.

You can do it.

What happens if I fail?

The exam only happens once in three years.

Then we'll either hire a first-class mage
or go by sea.

That will be very costly.

We'll have to cut back on snacks again.

But I'm uncertified.

They won't accept my Holy Emblem, right?

What is up with you and that relic?

You, there...

Can I take a look at that?

Are you planning to take
the first-class mage exam?

I guess I'll be taking the exam.

I can't believe there are still people
who remember this.

Is that thing actually very valuable?

It's supposed to be, at least.

Frieren,
you're not in the Magic Guild, huh?

The organizations that manage mages
change so frequently.

It's a bother to keep rejoining each time.

I see.

And plus, I have this.

The Holy Emblem. Amazing, right?

What is this rusty necklace? Do you know?

No idea.

I see.

This was the only thing that could prove
that I am a mage.

Frieren,

it's true that we don't know
about that necklace.

But we know that you are an amazing mage.

Isn't that enough?

But you'll soon be dead.

Mistress Frieren...

We know that you are
an amazing mage, Mistress Frieren.

I guess so.

According to
the Continental Magic Association,

mages are generally considered

full-fledged mages from the fifth-class.

Why did you take the third-class exam?

Because that was the earliest exam
that was available.

There are 600 mages
from the fifth-class and above.

In total, including sixth to ninth-class
apprentices, there are only 2000 mages.

Among which 45 are first-class mages.

The first-class exam is held
every three years

and only in the northern branch in Äußerst

and the headquarters
in the Holy City of Strahl.

A lot of times, nobody passes the exam.

And it's common to have casualties.

It seems pretty difficult.

By the way, the number of mages
has really gone down.

There used to be more?

100 years ago, at the height of
the Demon King's military offense,

you would come across mages
just by walking around town.

Nowadays, you won't see one unless
you come to a city of magic.

Well, I guess we should train

for the exam in two months.

We will now
begin the first-class mage exam.

FIRST STAGE PROCTOR
GENAU, FIRST-CLASS MAGE

We have a talented bunch this year.

Wirbel, a second-class mage,
who has been fighting the remnants

of the Demon King's army for many years

as captain of the Northern Magic Corps.

Denken, a second-class mage
and an experienced, sly old man

who won a bloodstained power struggle

and became an Imperial Mage.

Fern, a third-class mage,

and the youngest
in history to pass the third-class exam

at the top of her class.

However, we also have a problem child.

Übel, a third-class mage,

who killed the first-class mage proctor
at the second-class exam two years ago

and was disqualified.

Some other promising candidates are...

Someone over there is emitting mana
like a seasoned, elderly mage.

- Who is that?
- Who knows.

I will now announce
details on the first stage of the exam.

You will battle in parties.
All 57 participants

will be put in parties of three

to take this exam.

Now then, we will divide the groups.

A bangle, huh?

There's a number written on it.
I guess I'm party number two?

By sending mana into it,
you can tell where your party members are.

This is how you can find your party, huh?

What an interesting idea.

Unlike a regular party,

this is an impromptu party
with a bunch of eccentric mages,

so it'll be hard to work together.

First impressions
are important in these cases.

I'd better try to keep things peaceful.

I can sense the other bangles around here.

Ouch! It's going to rip out!

Don't you dare!

- I'll kill you!
- Go ahead.

They're already fighting.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

GROBE BASIN IN THE NORTHERN LANDS
FIRST STAGE EXAM LOCATION

I will explain the rules
for the first stage of the exam.

Small birds called Stille
live within this exam location.

I've given each party one cage.

There are two conditions
to pass the first stage.

To have a caged Stille in your possession
by sundown tomorrow.

- Get away!
- And to have

all party members present.

You are free to do what you want,

but if anyone leaves the exam location,

everyone in their party
will immediately become disqualified.

Does he really have to say that
after he put up

a powerful barrier that won't even
let a speck of dust through?

There's no way out anyway.

They're actually listening
to his explanation?

Well then, the first stage
of the exam begins now.

- We should think of a strategy first.
- Are you stupid?

We can't think of any strategy
without finding it first.

They're still fighting.

Why don't we introduce ourselves
while we walk?

Also, do rock-paper-scissors to pick
who can hold the cage.

I'm Frieren. Nice to meet you.

I'm Lawine, a third-class mage.

I'm Kanne. I'm also a third-class mage.

Lawine and I are childhood friends
and we went to the same magic academy.

Do the two of you
know anything about Stille?

- No.
- Nope.

I know about them,
but I've never seen one in real life.

So let's find a Stille
and observe it first.

I'm tired.

What a slob.

Let's take a break.

I still have energy,
so I'll take a look ahead.

It's safer to stay together.

Shut up. It's not efficient that way.

Are you strong, Lawine?

- More than her.
- You want to fight me?

Compared to me?

I wouldn't want to fight you.

I see. Okay, you can go take a look.

- But come back if it gets dangerous.
- Okay.

Also, be watchful of the sky.

I know.

Is this party going to be okay?

Frieren, you seem like a teacher.

You must be fit for a leader.

Only because you two are always fighting.

I don't like to take charge.

I'm sorry.

We've always been like this.

By the way, what do you mean by
"be watchful of the sky"?

Exactly that.

Are you not good at mana detection?

- Why?
- Hey.

- That was fast.
- I found a Stille.

Good work, Lawine.

Now, let's observe it and...

Didn't I say to observe it?

- It'll get away.
- No.

Good job, Kanne.

That's impressive.

But you should take cover soon.

Huh? Why?

Stilles are extremely sturdy
and they can fly at supersonic speed.

That level of restraint is pointless.

- Seriously? It's already out of sight.
- We were so close.

To capture it,
we have to closely observe it.

We'll set aside this day
to just observe the Stille.

Kanne manipulated the water
and Lawine froze it.

The timing was perfectly in sync.

What high-level coordination.

That isn't something
you can achieve overnight.

I was worried about this group,
but it might work out.

Let's follow it right away.

We should check the lake first.

- Why? We should go now.
- Oh no...

They're fighting again.

What's this noise? Oh?

Frieren's not here.

I knew it. It's faint,
but this is the sound of rain.

But it's not raining.

Oh, is that what it is?

So does that mean...

A monster!

My staff...

Lawine!

Didn't I tell you to
be watchful of the sky?

Did you calm down?

Yeah.

You called out Lawine's name.

I thought you hated Lawine.

Yeah...

Right?

Then how are you two able
to coordinate so well?

How strange.

I may not seem like it, but I'm a coward.

So a lot of times, I can't do anything
in the most crucial moments.

That happened on
the first day of flight magic training.

Everyone who left before you
are already way over there.

You're above water,
so it's not like you'll die.

If you don't have the courage,
want me to kick you off?

I hate you, Lawine.

I know that.

You're always saying mean things to me.

I'm the type who feeds off commendation.

Stop joking.

You were spoiled by your dad and mom
and look at where that got you.

I'd gladly be nice to you,
if that's what it takes for you to fly.

Then say good things about me.

Come on, are you serious?

You're doing your best
even though you're really a coward.

It's your good trait.

- Say more.
- Huh? Why should I?

You work hard when nobody is looking.

You're attentive and considerate.

More.

You're cute when you smile.

Huh? Gross...

That was close!

So you could fly after all.

I won't be nice to you anymore.

Lawine is rough,
but she's a good leader to me.

Thanks to her, I've learned that
even frightening things

can turn out okay if I don't overthink it.

By the way, Frieren,

I've realized something interesting.

Will this be useful in any way?

I see.

We might be able to catch a Stille easily.

That's abnormal.

- I'll show you!
- You make it sound so easy.

- How immature...
- Someone detected it.

- It's time for a battle.
- Shut up.

This is the second party's elaborate plan.

Subtitle translation by: Kiko Morita