1 00:00:03,920 --> 00:00:06,840 {\an8}(Rigarden Magical Academy) 2 00:00:07,507 --> 00:00:13,012 What do you think people at the prestigious magical academy value most? 3 00:00:16,433 --> 00:00:20,311 Magical talent, of course. 4 00:00:20,854 --> 00:00:27,110 So how can someone without that talent succeed in the academy? 5 00:00:28,820 --> 00:00:31,322 {\an8}(The Dungeon 7th Floor) 6 00:00:35,618 --> 00:00:37,579 The answer is... 7 00:00:41,624 --> 00:00:45,336 To go to the dungeon and slay the monsters! 8 00:00:59,851 --> 00:01:00,977 Even I... 9 00:01:02,020 --> 00:01:03,980 I can do it too, 10 00:01:04,898 --> 00:01:07,108 even though I can't use magic. 11 00:01:07,942 --> 00:01:12,989 (Episode 1) (Let Me Be Your Sword) 12 00:01:14,991 --> 00:01:18,870 {\an8}(Urbus Rigarden) 13 00:01:18,953 --> 00:01:21,956 {\an8}(Rigarden Magical Academy) 14 00:01:22,373 --> 00:01:27,128 By pouring a small amount of magical energy into the Barka ore and Agni powder, 15 00:01:27,212 --> 00:01:29,130 a lump of sulfur is generated. 16 00:01:29,214 --> 00:01:32,509 And it becomes an excellent catalyst for a fire. 17 00:01:33,092 --> 00:01:34,427 {\an8}Correct. 18 00:01:34,511 --> 00:01:38,473 {\an8}Now, let's have one of you show us how it works. 19 00:01:39,349 --> 00:01:40,517 {\an8}Will. 20 00:01:41,059 --> 00:01:42,727 {\an8}Will Serfort. 21 00:01:43,561 --> 00:01:44,854 {\an8}Will Serfort! 22 00:01:46,231 --> 00:01:50,527 {\an8}Yes! What is it, Professor Edward? 23 00:01:50,610 --> 00:01:53,279 I'm asking you to come here and demonstrate for us. 24 00:01:54,197 --> 00:01:55,782 Not again. 25 00:01:56,491 --> 00:01:57,742 Understood. 26 00:02:04,290 --> 00:02:07,252 What's wrong? It should be an easy one. 27 00:02:07,710 --> 00:02:12,090 As you know, all you have to do is use the catalyst to manipulate the flame. 28 00:02:14,342 --> 00:02:16,177 Flame... 29 00:02:17,220 --> 00:02:18,930 Come forth! 30 00:02:33,111 --> 00:02:34,654 Will... 31 00:02:35,780 --> 00:02:37,198 Be quiet! 32 00:02:39,784 --> 00:02:44,914 Hard to believe a student of our academy can't perform a rudimentary spell. 33 00:02:45,290 --> 00:02:47,167 As you can expect from a mere Learner. 34 00:02:47,250 --> 00:02:50,920 Just someone who excels at theory but has no abilities. 35 00:02:51,421 --> 00:02:54,173 How utterly hopeless. 36 00:02:55,508 --> 00:02:58,887 Flame, obey me. 37 00:03:08,104 --> 00:03:11,065 Refrain from acting on your own, 38 00:03:11,149 --> 00:03:13,067 {\an8}Sion Ulster. 39 00:03:13,151 --> 00:03:16,237 {\an8}My apologies, Professor Edward. 40 00:03:16,321 --> 00:03:19,324 {\an8}It just looked like Will was struggling. 41 00:03:19,407 --> 00:03:22,660 I thought I had to help him. 42 00:03:23,786 --> 00:03:25,538 Well, this will do. 43 00:03:25,622 --> 00:03:28,666 As you all just saw... 44 00:03:30,919 --> 00:03:33,880 In this world, magic reigns supreme. 45 00:03:34,380 --> 00:03:36,216 Magic means authority. 46 00:03:36,299 --> 00:03:38,301 Magical energy means strength. 47 00:03:38,384 --> 00:03:40,386 Mages are heroes. 48 00:03:40,970 --> 00:03:45,516 And in this academy, magical talent is valued above all else. 49 00:03:45,850 --> 00:03:49,854 Even if you have knowledge, a no-talent who is unable to use magic 50 00:03:49,938 --> 00:03:53,483 doesn't belong in a place where sages are born. 51 00:03:53,900 --> 00:03:56,945 Fools who cling to impossible dreams 52 00:03:57,028 --> 00:04:00,782 should leave this academy immediately. 53 00:04:10,750 --> 00:04:14,170 Another stunning performance today, flunkee. 54 00:04:14,254 --> 00:04:15,630 {\an8}Sion... 55 00:04:15,713 --> 00:04:18,549 {\an8}I heard you went to the dungeon again. 56 00:04:18,841 --> 00:04:21,177 Just beating weak monsters for credits. 57 00:04:21,261 --> 00:04:23,054 Are you not embarrassed? 58 00:04:24,764 --> 00:04:26,724 Stop it! 59 00:04:26,808 --> 00:04:28,268 Heya, Colette! 60 00:04:28,351 --> 00:04:33,147 Why's a real honor student like you standing up for a fake like him? 61 00:04:33,231 --> 00:04:34,107 It just doesn't make any sense- 62 00:04:34,190 --> 00:04:37,110 Will is much nicer than you! He works harder than anybody! 63 00:04:37,193 --> 00:04:39,654 {\an8}Stop humiliating my friend! 64 00:04:41,531 --> 00:04:43,032 Colette? 65 00:04:47,829 --> 00:04:52,292 Kindness and hard work won't make someone a great mage. 66 00:04:52,792 --> 00:04:58,339 Much less an impossible dream like becoming a Magia Vander. 67 00:04:58,423 --> 00:05:03,636 Anyway, let's not waste any more time on a no-talent like him. 68 00:05:03,720 --> 00:05:08,349 Leave this academy immediately, just as Professor Edward said. 69 00:05:08,433 --> 00:05:09,934 Bleh! 70 00:05:13,604 --> 00:05:15,356 Don't let them get to you. 71 00:05:15,440 --> 00:05:17,900 And Professor Edward is no better. 72 00:05:17,984 --> 00:05:20,486 He did that just to humiliate you. 73 00:05:20,570 --> 00:05:22,405 It's fine, Colette. 74 00:05:22,488 --> 00:05:25,616 It's true that I can't use magic. 75 00:05:26,200 --> 00:05:27,869 Will... 76 00:05:28,953 --> 00:05:30,038 Besides, 77 00:05:30,121 --> 00:05:34,834 I think I'm pretty lucky to have a cute girl like you worrying about me. 78 00:05:38,171 --> 00:05:39,881 What are you saying out of nowhere? 79 00:05:39,964 --> 00:05:42,717 How can you say that with such a calm face? 80 00:05:42,800 --> 00:05:44,385 What do you want from me? 81 00:05:44,469 --> 00:05:46,804 Flattery won't get you anything from me! 82 00:05:46,888 --> 00:05:47,805 No, rather than that! 83 00:05:47,889 --> 00:05:50,767 You shouldn't talk to any girls like that! 84 00:05:50,850 --> 00:05:52,435 I'm sorry. 85 00:05:52,518 --> 00:05:55,813 I was taught to praise girls when I was little. 86 00:05:55,897 --> 00:05:59,067 But objectively speaking, you are cute. 87 00:05:59,150 --> 00:06:01,694 I was just telling the truth. I didn't mean to tease you or- 88 00:06:01,778 --> 00:06:03,196 Stop it! 89 00:06:03,279 --> 00:06:05,865 Just stop talking! 90 00:06:05,948 --> 00:06:07,700 Uh, okay. 91 00:06:10,536 --> 00:06:12,163 I lost my calm. 92 00:06:12,246 --> 00:06:13,915 Remember, I'm Colette Loire. 93 00:06:13,998 --> 00:06:16,167 Even though by title only, I'm still a daughter of a noble. 94 00:06:16,250 --> 00:06:17,960 I have to get myself together. 95 00:06:20,379 --> 00:06:22,090 What's wrong, Will? 96 00:06:23,966 --> 00:06:25,009 Well... 97 00:06:25,927 --> 00:06:27,011 Today... 98 00:06:27,637 --> 00:06:30,014 ...the sky looks beautiful as well. 99 00:06:32,350 --> 00:06:35,103 It really does. 100 00:06:35,978 --> 00:06:37,897 That warm light... 101 00:06:37,980 --> 00:06:41,567 The world's five greatest wizards, the Magia Vanders, 102 00:06:41,651 --> 00:06:44,403 are holding up the sky for today too. 103 00:06:51,410 --> 00:06:52,870 Long ago, 104 00:06:53,663 --> 00:06:58,209 our people were trapped in darkness without knowing the sky. 105 00:06:58,793 --> 00:07:03,214 The world lived in fear of the Celestial Host. 106 00:07:04,173 --> 00:07:08,302 There were five wizards who stood up against them. 107 00:07:13,224 --> 00:07:18,980 They drove back the invader, sealed up the sky, 108 00:07:19,439 --> 00:07:21,899 and brought peace to the world. 109 00:07:27,029 --> 00:07:28,739 Magia Vander. 110 00:07:29,407 --> 00:07:33,369 This became the highest of titles, passed down through the ages. 111 00:07:33,911 --> 00:07:38,499 There's no mage alive who hasn't dreamed of getting that honor. 112 00:07:40,751 --> 00:07:47,216 Do you think the Hallowed Icemaiden, Albis Vina, is watching over us again today? 113 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:48,259 I'm sure, she is. 114 00:07:48,342 --> 00:07:49,260 Huh? 115 00:07:53,264 --> 00:07:55,141 She's looking at us right now, 116 00:07:57,310 --> 00:07:59,187 from her window at the top of the world. 117 00:08:01,314 --> 00:08:03,274 A sun and a moon? 118 00:08:04,567 --> 00:08:05,526 That's right! 119 00:08:05,610 --> 00:08:09,864 I heard there are things called a sun and a moon hanging in the real sky. 120 00:08:09,947 --> 00:08:12,366 Really, Elfaria? 121 00:08:12,450 --> 00:08:16,913 And all the way on the other side of the sky, there's a beautiful sunset. 122 00:08:17,538 --> 00:08:20,166 It turns everything bright red. 123 00:08:20,249 --> 00:08:22,960 They say it's the prettiest thing in the world. 124 00:08:24,337 --> 00:08:27,673 If you can get to the top of the Tower, the closest place to the sky... 125 00:08:28,174 --> 00:08:32,887 If you become a Magia Vander, then maybe you can see the sunset. 126 00:08:34,680 --> 00:08:37,350 Then let's go see it together! 127 00:08:41,270 --> 00:08:43,314 Yeah! It's a promise. 128 00:08:45,399 --> 00:08:49,278 It was just a promise between children. 129 00:08:50,488 --> 00:08:53,741 But she was the real thing. 130 00:08:54,492 --> 00:08:58,621 With her talents, she became the youngest Magia Vander in history, 131 00:08:58,704 --> 00:09:00,873 and climbed to the top of the Tower. 132 00:09:02,208 --> 00:09:03,834 On the other hand, 133 00:09:04,460 --> 00:09:07,004 far from being average, I had no talent at all. 134 00:09:07,713 --> 00:09:11,259 A dreamer who still can't give up on that promise, 135 00:09:11,342 --> 00:09:16,472 while having a delusion to stand next to her. 136 00:09:17,139 --> 00:09:18,808 You... 137 00:09:18,891 --> 00:09:20,101 Fool! 138 00:09:22,353 --> 00:09:25,314 Please calm down, Professor Workner! 139 00:09:25,398 --> 00:09:27,817 {\an8}You went to the dungeon again, didn't you? 140 00:09:27,900 --> 00:09:30,027 {\an8}All the way to the seventh floor alone? 141 00:09:30,111 --> 00:09:32,613 {\an8}You really are going to get yourself killed one day! 142 00:09:33,322 --> 00:09:37,159 I'm sorry, Professor Workner! 143 00:09:39,620 --> 00:09:44,000 But I managed to get credits, right? 144 00:09:49,463 --> 00:09:52,258 Confirmed, one Evil Guard has been defeated. 145 00:09:52,341 --> 00:09:55,261 I award Will Serfort two credits. 146 00:09:55,970 --> 00:09:57,013 Nice! 147 00:10:07,982 --> 00:10:11,152 You're still not giving up on becoming a Magia Vander? 148 00:10:12,903 --> 00:10:15,448 Is that bad? 149 00:10:19,619 --> 00:10:23,164 Listen, if you want to get to the top of the Tower, 150 00:10:23,247 --> 00:10:25,666 you have to advance to the Upper Institute. 151 00:10:25,750 --> 00:10:27,126 And to do that, 152 00:10:27,209 --> 00:10:33,090 you need a huge amount of credits in writing, spellwork, and praxis. 153 00:10:33,174 --> 00:10:38,220 As you can't use magic, you'll never be able to earn any spellwork credits. 154 00:10:38,304 --> 00:10:42,141 Yes! That's why my only choice is to earn credits through praxis- 155 00:10:42,224 --> 00:10:45,061 Will, I have said this before. 156 00:10:45,519 --> 00:10:49,940 It's practically impossible to advance by praxis credits only. 157 00:10:52,234 --> 00:10:55,154 All the more so for someone who can't use magic. 158 00:10:56,989 --> 00:11:00,201 Even so, I still... 159 00:11:07,249 --> 00:11:12,213 Let alone becoming Magia Vander, I'm not even sure you can graduate! 160 00:11:12,546 --> 00:11:16,050 I already know you didn't get enough credits on the last exam. 161 00:11:16,133 --> 00:11:19,553 You need to earn four more by the end of the week. 162 00:11:19,637 --> 00:11:21,597 What? By this week?! 163 00:11:21,680 --> 00:11:23,974 Just two days left then! 164 00:11:25,059 --> 00:11:26,519 All right! 165 00:11:26,811 --> 00:11:29,730 I'll check something to earn that much in my notes! 166 00:11:31,482 --> 00:11:35,444 Four credits... Monster with four credits... 167 00:11:35,528 --> 00:11:39,240 If I'm not wrong, Professor Bruno mentioned something last month. 168 00:11:40,157 --> 00:11:43,077 - Where it is? - That reminds me. 169 00:11:43,160 --> 00:11:44,954 I'm just talking to myself here. 170 00:11:45,037 --> 00:11:48,874 There's an info that Baskerville has appeared on the sixth floor. 171 00:11:49,250 --> 00:11:53,337 I believe a certain Learner hasn't defeated that one yet. 172 00:11:54,880 --> 00:11:57,800 Thank you so much, Professor Workner! 173 00:11:58,300 --> 00:11:59,760 You fool! 174 00:11:59,844 --> 00:12:01,554 Get off of me! You're smothering me! 175 00:12:01,637 --> 00:12:02,847 This much is fine, right? 176 00:12:02,930 --> 00:12:04,640 Get away from me! 177 00:12:05,391 --> 00:12:07,268 - Cut it out! - Thank you! 178 00:12:07,351 --> 00:12:10,438 The sixth floor. Baskerville. 179 00:12:11,147 --> 00:12:15,401 Now I'm finally able to get rid of that no-talent from this school. 180 00:12:33,169 --> 00:12:36,881 {\an8}All right! I'm going to get those four credits tonight! 181 00:12:36,964 --> 00:12:40,009 I did fight Baskerville once before. 182 00:12:43,429 --> 00:12:45,139 Don't worry. 183 00:12:45,222 --> 00:12:49,894 You won't get burnt like last time, as long as we watch for its fire breath. 184 00:12:52,646 --> 00:12:54,648 So help me out, Kiki! 185 00:12:54,732 --> 00:12:56,859 I'm counting on that nose of yours! 186 00:12:59,653 --> 00:13:02,490 We don't need no-talents at our academy. 187 00:13:03,032 --> 00:13:05,409 Am I right? 188 00:13:05,493 --> 00:13:07,870 Yeah, you're right, Sion. 189 00:13:07,953 --> 00:13:11,790 Let's take out that monster before that flunkee gets to it. 190 00:13:11,874 --> 00:13:16,337 Then, he'll get expelled for not having enough credits. 191 00:13:16,420 --> 00:13:20,299 But are you sure this is a good idea, Sion? 192 00:13:20,382 --> 00:13:23,260 Going to the sixth floor with only three of us... 193 00:13:24,970 --> 00:13:26,138 Huh? 194 00:13:26,680 --> 00:13:29,308 Who do you think I am? 195 00:13:29,391 --> 00:13:32,436 Sorry, that's not what he meant! 196 00:13:32,520 --> 00:13:35,022 Yeah! You're one of the elites. 197 00:13:45,032 --> 00:13:50,829 Someone who can't use magic in this world shouldn't even mention the Magia Vander. 198 00:13:50,913 --> 00:13:53,415 I don't want to see or even hear them. 199 00:13:53,499 --> 00:13:56,794 People like that have no right to be at our academy. 200 00:13:58,170 --> 00:14:01,257 Anyway, our target is Baskerville. 201 00:14:01,340 --> 00:14:03,050 I'll cast Search to locate- 202 00:14:26,198 --> 00:14:27,867 What was that scream? 203 00:14:28,659 --> 00:14:32,329 Did someone get attacked on this floor? 204 00:14:33,873 --> 00:14:37,751 From how loud it is, it shouldn't be so far off. 205 00:14:50,973 --> 00:14:53,017 An Evil Sentinel?! 206 00:14:53,559 --> 00:14:58,480 A ten credits, a real Over-Five Enemy! 207 00:15:01,942 --> 00:15:05,029 Sentinels usually live on the lower floors. 208 00:15:05,362 --> 00:15:07,114 No way! Is it Floor Up?! 209 00:15:07,197 --> 00:15:08,657 And isn't that... 210 00:15:08,741 --> 00:15:10,075 Sion?! 211 00:15:10,159 --> 00:15:11,493 Don't come! 212 00:15:11,869 --> 00:15:13,120 Don't come! 213 00:15:17,917 --> 00:15:19,668 His spells aren't working at it. 214 00:15:19,752 --> 00:15:21,754 That monster's just too strong for him. 215 00:15:23,547 --> 00:15:24,882 Damn it! 216 00:15:25,966 --> 00:15:28,010 He doesn't stand a chance. 217 00:15:36,560 --> 00:15:38,062 I have to help him. 218 00:15:38,812 --> 00:15:41,607 Wait, hold on... 219 00:15:42,399 --> 00:15:46,403 Do I really have to help him? 220 00:15:49,448 --> 00:15:51,909 After all the times he ridiculed... 221 00:15:54,662 --> 00:15:57,373 ...and bullied me? 222 00:16:03,170 --> 00:16:05,422 I could just run away now and... 223 00:16:07,383 --> 00:16:10,219 I know it very well. 224 00:16:24,191 --> 00:16:26,652 I know it very well. 225 00:16:27,111 --> 00:16:31,991 You're the kindest and bravest person I know. 226 00:16:41,333 --> 00:16:43,293 You're wrong, Elfie. 227 00:16:43,961 --> 00:16:48,132 I'm just a pathetic person... 228 00:16:49,508 --> 00:16:52,594 ...who wants to be by your side, 229 00:16:53,053 --> 00:16:55,389 and to be worthy to stand next to you. 230 00:17:02,271 --> 00:17:03,731 So, at the very least... 231 00:17:10,988 --> 00:17:13,574 Let me be your sword! 232 00:17:15,492 --> 00:17:16,869 Workner! 233 00:17:17,828 --> 00:17:20,914 Professor Edward, what brings you this late? 234 00:17:20,998 --> 00:17:23,500 Sion and his lackeys went to the dungeon without permission. 235 00:17:23,584 --> 00:17:25,085 What?! 236 00:17:25,169 --> 00:17:27,129 Those little noble brats... 237 00:17:27,379 --> 00:17:31,258 The dungeon is vast, so send your familiar to search for them. 238 00:17:31,633 --> 00:17:33,469 Which floor did they go to? 239 00:17:33,552 --> 00:17:34,720 The sixth floor. 240 00:17:39,391 --> 00:17:42,352 In that case, we don't need this. 241 00:17:42,728 --> 00:17:43,854 What? 242 00:17:45,731 --> 00:17:47,900 Will is on that floor. 243 00:18:38,700 --> 00:18:41,453 Who the heck is that? 244 00:18:41,954 --> 00:18:45,249 Is he really that Will? 245 00:18:53,757 --> 00:18:55,634 Impossible! 246 00:18:56,510 --> 00:18:58,720 Will is an outlier for sure. 247 00:18:59,179 --> 00:19:00,973 What do you mean? 248 00:19:04,518 --> 00:19:07,062 He has superhuman strength beyond that of any mage, 249 00:19:10,440 --> 00:19:12,734 has the hardiness of a dwarf, 250 00:19:18,407 --> 00:19:22,911 and has observational skills to memorize attack patterns after seeing them once. 251 00:19:26,790 --> 00:19:28,458 I've already... 252 00:19:29,877 --> 00:19:31,170 ...seen your move! 253 00:19:37,926 --> 00:19:41,180 Indeed, Will can't use any magic. 254 00:19:46,894 --> 00:19:51,190 However, in this world of magic, 255 00:19:51,607 --> 00:19:53,150 he is the only warrior. 256 00:20:18,800 --> 00:20:19,968 The slash of his blade... 257 00:20:22,554 --> 00:20:24,723 ...is like a bolt of lightning. 258 00:20:47,204 --> 00:20:49,748 You're not hurt, are you? 259 00:20:55,379 --> 00:20:56,630 That's absurd! 260 00:20:56,713 --> 00:20:58,924 This can't be happening! 261 00:20:59,341 --> 00:21:03,595 You mean that someone with no magic could surpass magic itself?! 262 00:21:03,679 --> 00:21:05,931 Professor Edward! 263 00:21:27,202 --> 00:21:31,248 I award Will Serfort ten credits. 264 00:21:33,750 --> 00:21:35,043 Nice! 265 00:21:36,878 --> 00:21:41,341 This is the story of a boy who turned the world upside down. 266 00:21:46,430 --> 00:21:49,599 Wistoria, where wand and sword meet. 267 00:22:02,029 --> 00:22:06,908 Are you afraid of opening your eyes again? 268 00:22:06,992 --> 00:22:12,331 Do you hate being like a stranger to yourself? 269 00:22:22,466 --> 00:22:25,135 Even if you realize you have no talent 270 00:22:25,218 --> 00:22:27,512 Does that become a pretext to keep running away? 271 00:22:27,596 --> 00:22:30,015 To respond to the screams echoing within 272 00:22:30,098 --> 00:22:32,100 Who is there to answer them? 273 00:22:32,184 --> 00:22:36,313 At least, in the few moments of your life 274 00:22:36,938 --> 00:22:41,443 I want you to be an honest actor 275 00:22:41,526 --> 00:22:44,529 What if today is that day? 276 00:22:45,155 --> 00:22:49,910 Are you afraid of opening your eyes again? 277 00:22:49,993 --> 00:22:54,456 Do you hate being like a stranger to yourself? 278 00:22:54,539 --> 00:22:58,126 But you've realized, haven't you? Your body can't stop moving 279 00:22:58,210 --> 00:23:07,260 "If I think of you, who I can't bear to lose, my fears seem trivial." 280 00:23:07,344 --> 00:23:11,515 Even if I expose my life and sing 281 00:23:12,516 --> 00:23:16,645 In time, you will understand 282 00:23:17,479 --> 00:23:20,774 Will it end here? 283 00:23:20,857 --> 00:23:24,528 You wouldn't want that, would you? 284 00:23:38,500 --> 00:23:42,045 Next up, Episode 2 of Wistoria: Wand and Sword, 285 00:23:42,129 --> 00:23:43,839 "Undauntedly."