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Nice!

Damn it.

Let's go at it one more time.

You did something, didn't you?

Huh? As if.

Really though?

Okay, okay. Just watch it carefully this time.

It seems just lady luck smiling on.

Damn it.

Don't take it against me, 'kay?

Surely you're cheating.

Come on, it's out if it's out.

Next time will-

You've been sighing a lot since back then.

Is something wrong?

Sorry.

What's your plan for going to the north?

And what do you mean by that?

The place we're going to is a dangerous place.

But it's unlikely that you're some mercenary like us.

Even if you're a mage, you haven't even come of age yet, right?

Sorry, do I need to answer that?

Suzanne is asking you kindly, but what's your problem?

Sara, he's not looking for a fight.

- She's similar to "her". Sara, he's not looking for a fight.

Sara, he's not looking for a fight.

But you have been worried since yesterday, right?

He seems sort of depressed, or so you said.

In order to search for my mother who got tangled up by the teleportation incident.

Even so, your way of talking was...

But how are you going to find her?

Even if she's in the north, it isn't a small place.

Right. Well, anything does, I guess.

Do you have any leads?

If not, how about I teach you about the northern land along the trip?

Well, sure.

Okay, make sure to clean those ears and listen thoroughly.

The countries in Northern Continent are mostly poor,

but there are three prospered kingdoms labelled as the Magic Nations.

The Kingdom of Ranoa excels in magic education,

the Duchy of Neris excels in magic tools manufacturing,

and the Duchy of Basherant excels in magical research.

That's the place we're heading to.

They're combining their powers and forming an alliance

in order to do further development of magic.

Do you get all that?

Now our party is complete.

That was really exhausting! Let's just go now.

It's really cold.

One room for a month, please.

Huh? Ah, sure.

Thanks for your patronage.

Just sign right here.

You can use the innermost room on the third floor.

It costs...

Hey! Wait...

Eris...

No, I can't be like this.

This isn't some trip to soothe my heartbreak.

I have to search for Zenith.

Oh! You've come.

It's said you can earn a lot.

Is it real though?

Hey, there's a kid.

A newbie, perhaps?

I'm sure he just came here to play.

What's with him anyway?

What is he doing by himself?

He looks like a weakling.

Excuse me. Can you help me with the procedure for disbanding a party?

Oh, sure.

Uhm...

Please.

Thank you for your hard work.

Hey, he's...

Maybe his whole party get wiped out?

Must be tough, being the only sole survivor.

I would like to take this, please.

Huh?

I'm sorry, but how about your party?

I'm going solo.

Huh?!

But I do not suggest you to go alone.

- Can you just stop asking? But I do not suggest you to go alone.

Just let me take it.

What's the matter?

Is there some kind of disagreement here?

Not really.

I heard the story.

You want to search for your missing mother, but you don't have enough money.

That's why you're willing to accept this risky commission, right?

That's not it.

Still, your face sure doesn't look well.

That's the face of someone who doesn't care whether he will live on or kick the bucket.

How about I make you a proposal?

How about taking the commission together with us?

Together?

Just like you, we just got into this city and are not accustomed to it yet.

Since we're both new to this, I believe working together is a sound judgment.

No, I'm fine going solo.

There's a limit one person can do.

You should rely on other people more.

To do that, you better form a party, and try to live long.

Everyone agrees, right?

Yeah.

Sara, I hope you're fine with that.

Yeah, yeah.

I know.

They're making valid reasoning,

but in the end, they're just doing this out of pity.

You seem fairly young, but I'm sure you're good at what you do.

So, what can you do?

As you can see, I'm a mage.

So my speciality is covering the vanguards.

Perfect.

Our party is also thinking of adding one more member to guard our backs.

I'll be in your care, then.

It's settled.

Today just prepare yourself

and let's meet at the north gate tomorrow morning.

We will explain our formation while we go.

Understood.

Just how long you're gonna sulk?

This one is still just a kid too, huh?

Oh, shut up.

They really are similar.

Come on, let's go.

- Okay. - Yeah.

The commission this time is surely gonna earn us much, huh?

Yeah, let's finish it quickly and drink again soon!

All that drink is still not enough for you?

I got this delicious alcohol from Asura.

I don't really care, just make sure to not make mistakes, okay?

Yeah, leave it to me.

My current strength is on par with the Seven Great Powers.

Oh? You're already here.

I thought you would be late seeing how you were yesterday.

I just woke up earlier than usual.

I'm Rudeus Greyrat, a mage.

I can do voiceless incantation.

We'll be in your care, then.

I'm Suzanne.

Vice-leader of Counter Arrow, I served as a vanguard for this party.

Vice-leader? So you're not the leader?

I'm somewhat of an organizer, but, yeah, the leader is not me.

Nice to meet you, I'm Timothy.

I'm a rearguard who specializes in offensive magic.

I'm pretty much this party leader.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Mimir, in charge of healing magic.

I'm Patrice. Just like Suzanne, I'm also a vanguard.

Come now, you too.

Middle guard, Sara.

As an archer is in charge of counter-attack.

Just so you know, I'm not approving any of this.

I'm just going along with Suzanne's decision.

I won't forgive you if you hold us back and accountable for someone's death.

Okay.

Cut it out, Sara.

But...

In future, you might part with us and need to form parties with other adventurers.

What's with that? Are you planning to disband our party or something?

It's just there is the possibility to do so.

Back in the Kingdom of Asura, we can still indulge in selfishness.

But from now on, it's impossible to say such things anymore.

That's why you should learn to cooperate with others.

So I'm being used as this kid's learning material, huh?

Well, fine by me.

The Luster Grizzlies, our subjugation target, have a weakness.

They have poor night vision, am I correct?

Correct.

Well then, let's confirm our battle plan.

Firstly, when we see the enemy from afar,

Rudeus will halt them.

And for Timothy...

I will use offensive magic, and reduce their numbers.

After a while, they will surely come closer.

But Patrice and I will hold them down.

And then, Sara will...

I will support you two.

In case when the vanguards take damage...

I will heal them.

This is our general battle plan.

Do you get it, Rudeus?

Question.

What is it?

About my role.

I'm quite free, so how about if I also provide backup?

You still don't know how our vanguards move yet.

Then, how about I help reduce their numbers after they-

In case the battle is prolonged, reserving mana for that is common sense.

You're just gonna be a dead weight.

Uh...

Then, the chance for me to get in the front lines is-

Do you want me to shoot you in the back?

You're still an anomaly for this party.

Just do as we said.

Okay.

Even this part of her is similar.

Sara, we're finally going to do the quest. Don't make things awkward.

Sorry.

Let me apologize.

For what?

About Sara's behavior.

She's not a bad kid, but she's been a little big-headed.

You must be quite something yourself.

The last time I know someone can perform voiceless incantation was my teacher.

Even if I am able to use it,

still doesn't change the fact I can't get back the people I've lost.

How's the situation, Sara?

There are about 20 of them sleeping.

Do you think we can go for it?

We'll be fine, right?

Well, let's get started then.

Let the vast and blessed flame converge at thy command.

O raging fire, offer us a great and blazing gift.

Ex-Flame.

Let the vast and blessed flame converge at thy command.

O raging fire, offer us a great and blazing gift.

Ex-Flame.

Let the vast and blessed flame...

Still easy, huh.

There's no need to do close-quarter combat, then.

Let the vast and blessed flame converge at thy command.

O raging fire, offer us a great and blazing gift.

Ex-Flame!

Let the vast and blessed flame converge at thy command.

O raging fire, offer us a great and blazing gift.

Ex-Flame!

No way! Black grizzlies?!

It's mud.

They're covering themselves in mud.

Timothy!

Fall back, retreat!

It's too late. We're already cornered.

What do I do?

No.

I'm already fed up with this.

There's nothing left anyway.

I'll distract them! You guys make a run for it!

No way, I'm not going anywhere!

You won't be able to stop them!

It's no use! We're surrounded!

If there's no way out anyhow, we're not going anywhere either!

Yeah, united we stand!

Suzanne!

Let this divine power be as satisfying nourishment.

Giving one who has lost their strength the strength to rise again.

Healing!

Why not even one of them is running away?

Why are their actions stirred my heart?

Is just breathing ever this difficult?

Why are such feelings swell in me?

Ah, so that's what it is. I remember now.

I already knew beforehand,

the reason why they're holding their ground.

For a long time.

What are you...

It's fine, just leave this to me.

We're saved by you.

If weren't for you, we had been wiped out by now.

I'm grateful you'd bring me along with you.

Thank you.

Well, let us head back then.

Yes.

Thank you. You saved us.

Tch. Outsiders.

What a smug.

It wasn't a big quest, to begin with.

Just get out already.

Today is the celebration of the start of our activities in this town.

Let us celebrate and treat everyone here!

Hear this and remember, you all!

From today onwards, we will be counting on this guild, our name is Counter Arrow and

Rudeus!

Rudeus! Rudeus! Rudeus!

Ouch.

I had forgotten...

what it was like to live earnestly.

What am I doing, really?

I still have something!

Remember when you came to this world.

Remember when she took me and showed me the outside world for the first time.

I learned properly. I was properly taught with care.

There's no way I can betray all of that.

I was given plenty.

And I still have it.

I know I lost something precious.

But there's still something I have.

Sulking around won't do any good.

Even though we are far apart, I am still not alone.

There's no way to sugarcoat difficult times.

But remember, it used to be way worse.

Hang in there.

Do what you have to do.

(Episode 1: The Depressed Magician) Please light my way, Master.

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