Could she be Princess Flora?
I can't believe I'd run into her here.
Master Rio?
Thank you for saving us from this predicament.
My name is Liselotte Cretia.
I am the governor of Amande.
My name is Haruto.
Haruto...
Master Haruto, this is the second princess of Beltrum Kingdom,
Her Highness Princess Flora.
And the current head of the Dukedom of Huguenot,
Duke Gustav Huguenot.
Your Highness, what's wrong?
Huh?
If I may, have I been rude to you?
No, you haven't.
Um...
Have we met somewhere before?
Are you talking about my meeting you before, Your Highness?
I don't recall us ever meeting, though.
I see...
If Princess Flora says she's met you before,
then you might be a noble of a country?
Or rather...
No, I'm just a traveller of many nations, going about places while training.
I'm not one to be blessed with ever meeting a royal.
Huh...
I can't believe such a skilled swordsman like you wouldn't belong to any nation...
SEIREI GENSOUKI - SPIRIT CHRONICLES SEASON 2
I borrowed Miharu's uniform. Now I look pure, don't I?
What do you think?
It looks great on you!
THE WEDGE OF MEMORIES
Master Haruto?
I knew it, it's you!
You are...
I'm Chloe, your guide during your visit at Amande's Ricca Guild!
Oh, yeah! Thank you for your help back there.
Do you know him, Chloe?
Yes! He visited our main branch at Amande the other day,
and I was in charge of guiding him!
Is that so? I can't believe you're a customer.
I thank you for visiting our store.
Yes.
Thank you for your kindness.
Hey.
I'm Hiroaki Sakata.
I'm what you call a hero.
Sakata? Is he Japanese?
So you're the rumoured Hero?
In the flesh!
I'm honoured to be able to meet with the real Hero.
My name is Haruto. Pleasure to meet you.
So you're also some kind of knight, huh?
Nice fighting back there.
Thank you. Still...
You're all beings above the clouds, it's making me nervous.
Oh, to think someone who beat that minotaur...
...would be nervous of us?
Looks like we'll be out of things to do even when we're here.
Flora, Roanna.
Let's go somewhere safe.
Sure.
Is it the Hero's power that allows him to speak fluently?
Um...
Flora!
C-Coming!
Did she notice me?
Roanna seems fine, but Princess Flora...
Oh, well.
Liselotte Cretia...
I could become acquainted with one of the powerful nobles in Galarc.
Please allow me the opportunity to assist you.
No, you don't have to go that far.
For instance...
That carriage...
I might be able to fix it, if I may.
That carriage?
Then, at least let us confirm the situation first.
Aria, you come with me.
Aria...
She...
We'll find Amande once we're out of the woods.
Haruto, a big fight is happening over there.
That's...
Aria!
Do you know her?
Yeah.
She was my friend at the Academy.
She's wearing an outfit from Ricca Guild.
Oh, right. I heard Aria's serving a princess of Duke Cretia.
I sense a powerful demon.
Aria!
Aishia, take Master with you,
and get somewhere safe.
Got it.
Huh? Rio!
Please stand back.
That was really excellent.
It's all thanks to this sword.
During the battle earlier,
you seemed to be bending wind.
I guess that's a curse sword?
Not to mention, an Enchanted Artifact Class one too...
Yes.
It's actually a spirit technique, though.
Still, he's so strong and cool.
How could you keep such a handsome acquaintance to yourself, Chloe?
You should introduce me to him later.
We're not actually that close...
Oh? Are you trying to hog him to yourself?
No way...
Cosette, you're troubling her.
Oh, but aren't you curious as well, Natalie?
That's...
Besides, you're such a late bloomer that no one will try to date you.
Hey!
I don't value love based on numbers like you!
All right, cut it out.
Get the drinks to everyone as well.
Lady Liselotte.
It seems like the carriage's temporary repairs are done.
Thank you for waiting.
I can't believe the carriage has been revived like this...
Thank you, Master Haruto.
Master Haruto.
Feel free to have a drink.
It's a juice.
I've made it a sweet blend just for you to quench your thirst.
Thank you. I'll gladly take it.
Um...
I am a humble servant of Lady Liselotte.
My name is Cosette, a maid.
Thank you.
Cosette.
You're welcome. I'll excuse myself then.
The servants of Lady Liselotte...
...are all interesting, I see.
Interesting?
I mean, thank you.
Huh?
Now, how do we move this?
Out of the way.
Observe.
And that's that.
It's nothing big, eh.
That's our Hero.
Such amazing magic...
All right, time to depart, everyone!
Um...
Are you sure you want me to hop on as well?
There's no need to be so reserved.
You're our life saviour, after all.
Exactly.
When we're at Amande,
I'd like to reward you properly.
No, you don't have to bow at me, Lady Liselotte!
Right...
You're not one to easily bow at someone.
My apologies.
Well, you seem to possess basic etiquette.
I, the Hero, will allow you to join us.
It's an honour.
SEIREI GENSOUKI - SPIRIT CHRONICLES SEASON 2
Right then...
Today's lesson in Strahl language is over!
Everyone's really improved!
Yay!
I really am brilliant!
It's not you who's brilliant,
it's the teacher's way of teaching that's really good, isn't it?
Oh, is that so?
Masato!
Let's go fishing!
Yeah!
Eh, what about spirit technique training?
We'll do it another time!
Ah...
Honestly, always just playing around.
Thanks to the magic tools, I can keep up with the speed of the beastman children.
It's just too much fun.
Alright!
Well, using magic tools is part of learning spirit technique too, you know.
So, you two, do your best with the training!
Yes!
Yes, focus on what's in front of you...
Too bad.
Sis Miharu, you're amazing.
I'm just no good at all...
No, that's not true...
Why can't I do it?
What's different?
Maybe... talent...?
Right, that's all for today.
Well done, both of you.
Shall we have some tea?
Yeah.
I'll just go for a little walk.
Here.
Hooray, it's dinner time!
Here's your meal!
Let's dig in!
That was delicious!
Seconds, please!
No! Chew your food properly!
Oh, come on.
You have to listen to what "Mom" says.
Haru!
Mii...
Well, I'm in trouble...
Hey, let's play again sometime!
Yeah.
Promise!
We'll always, always be together!
Yes.
No way!
No, no! Don't go!
Even though you promised we'd always be together! Liar!
Aki... I'm sorry...
Big Brother, you're a liar!
Aki?
What's wrong? All alone in a place like this...
Oh...
Well, there were some kids playing house, and they looked so cute...
Huh? They're not here...
Maybe they've gone home already?
Shall we head home too?
Masato's late, isn't he?
Perhaps they went off to play somewhere far away.
That Masato... When he first got here, he was all nervous and jittery.
Everything was so new and fascinating, right?
Speaking of which, how did things go with Latifa and Haruto back then?
At first, well...
It was a bit tough... I suppose.
Tough, you say?
I truly feel guilty about that time...
I did tell you about the barrier around the village that repels humans, didn't I?
So, when Rio was camping there and when we approached...
We found Latifa, who was put to sleep by spirit technique...
We misunderstood, thinking a child from our village had been kidnapped by a human.
So, we ended up restraining Rio.
What?
My brother used the spirit technique for my sake.
At that time, I was often plagued by nightmares...
Once the misunderstanding was cleared up, we hurried to rescue Rio.
Now that you mention it,
Rio seemed to be mumbling something in his sleep...
Ah... yes.
He might have been crying a bit too.
Eh...
Um... what did my brother say?
Um... I think it was...
Mii...
Mii.
Eh?
Mii...?
I'm back!
I caught this! It's for dinner, a feast!
Wow!
It's huge!
Yes?
Good evening.
Oh, I sense the presence of od and mana...
Were you practising your spirit technique?
Ah... yes.
Miharu, you're always such a hard worker.
It's nothing, really.
What's going on with everyone all together?
Actually...
It's about Aki...
Ah, it feels so good.
Yes.
Continuing the conversation from earlier...
Yes?
Latifa, what were you and Haruto doing before you came here?
Eh?
Well, I...
...was a slave for a noble in the Beltrum Kingdom.
A slave... What?
A lot happened, but...
...my brother freed me from slavery.
And he brought me to this village...
He said I could live peacefully here with other beastman...
Um...
I'm sorry for asking such a difficult question.
No, it's alright.
Because I got to meet my brother!
All the hardships I faced,
I now see them as the journey leading me to meet him.
So, now I want to help him in return.
Your feelings...
I understand them well.
Have you ever been betrayed by someone you adored as a child?
I felt so sad and lonely...
But then one day, my mom remarried,
...and I got a new older brother and younger brother.
That's Brother Takahisa and Masato.
My elder brother was ever so kind and always helping me with things...
So I thought it was my turn to help...
But I get frustrated because I can't use the spirit technique properly...
...or I feel upset when I remember the past...
I end up always getting angry with Masato.
I feel completely useless...
Aki, you're thinking about so many things right now,
and your heart's just all over the place, isn't it?
I know there're plenty of things to learn in your new life, and it must be quite a handful, but...
If you ever have worries like now, just let me know.
I'll listen to everything!
Latifa...
But... is that really alright?
Of course! We're friends, after all!
Right!
Yeah.
Ah, but I might only be able to listen, you know.
That's perfectly fine. It makes me happy.
Thank you, Latifa.
Looks like Aki is doing morning practice again today.
She's really been putting in a lot of effort lately.
So, shall we also...
Oh, what's this smell?
Good morning, Aki!
Well done with your morning practice!
Orphia!
Hang on, is that... the uniform...?
I borrowed Miharu's uniform. Now I look pure, don't I?
Ah... yes.
You look wonderful, Orphia.
Thank you!
That must be nice...
I wish my brother could see me in that too.
Isn't it a bit big for you, Latifa?
In this area.
Eh...
But why the uniform...?
I wanted to serve a special breakfast in special clothes.
A special breakfast...?
It's apple pie!
Looks delicious!
I really love it!
But why suddenly... special...?
Huh?
We all made it while you were at morning practice.
Miharu shared the recipe with us.
We managed to bake it just as nicely as Sis Miharu's does.
Look, it's fresh out of the oven.
Let's eat it while it's warm.
Everyone... thank you!
It's delicious!
The tangy sweetness is irresistible, isn't it?
Masato will be over the moon when he wakes up.
I want my brother to try this too!
Yes, Haruto should definitely have some...
That's right!
What do you think?
Adorable!
It looks great on you!
Aki, your uniform fits perfectly.
Yeah! It's super cute!
Thanks, Aki.
When my brother gets back, I want him to see me in this uniform too!
PROXIA EMPIRE, IMPERIAL CAPITAL NIDGART
EMPEROR NIDOLL PROXIA
Hey, Nidoll.
How's it going?
Boring.
Are you that itching to start a war?
Well, whatever.
I heard there's been some trouble brewing in the Beltrum Kingdom.
If Duke Arbor falls apart now, that's going to be a bit of a pickle, isn't it?
We've sent an envoy as a gesture of goodwill.
An internal squabble won't change anything.
You're putting in quite an effort for a country we'll eventually crush.
I've been looking for you, Lucius.
Oh, speak of the devil, the envoy's just turned up.
Actually, I need your help.
Eh?
I'm thinking of finally putting our plan into action,
but there's this unexpected factor in the mix.
It's really quite bothersome...
A Minotaur wouldn't stand a chance against it.
Oh...
Well, we don't need Sir Nidoll's assistance.
Because he stand out too much.
So, what exactly do you want me to do?
It's a kidnap job. The target is...
Princess Flora Beltrum, the second princess of the Beltrum Kingdom.
Master Rio...
NEXT EPISODE: THE INTRUDERS
The Intruders.
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SEIREI GENSOUKI - SPIRIT CHRONICLES SEASON 2
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ILLUSTRATED BY: FUTAGO MINAZUKI