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Earth magic.

Reminds me of an unpleasant face.

You...!

Eat this!

♪ I just want you to come back to me ♪

♪ In the darkness that obscured vision ♪

♪ Yes, I know you're just as lonely ♪

♪ Those feelings that couldn't turn into tears, wow oh oh ♪

♪ Enough to be able to live just as we are ♪

♪ We are neither strong nor wise ♪

♪ Our hearts are full of scars ♪

♪ Oh, sorrow, please don't fade away all alone ♪

♪ Stay with me, for what, you say? ♪

♪ Say goodbye, but not going back ♪

♪ I feel like I'm almost back to my old self ♪

♪ Until dawn, yeah ♪

♪ Become the wind that blows right through ♪

♪ Toward the promised sunrise ♪

EPISODE SIXTEEN: BEGINNING

Let us move on to the next agenda item:

The Shadow Worlds.

With the surge of Shadow Worlds, there is one concern.

Yes, the Outers.

Outers?

What about that ragtag band of criminals?

Please take a look at this.

These are the Shadow Worlds that we failed to detect.

They've already been defeated and are no longer a threat.

But the problem is, it was the Outers who defeated them.

If the Outers possess technologies superior to ours,

they might become a huge threat.

What are your thoughts on this, Tower Master?

As you may know, the Outers attacked the Magical Tower two months ago.

And we managed to capture someone we believe to be a high-ranking officer.

Through his interrogation,

we successfully foiled a part of the Outers' plan,

and identified the spies within the Magical Tower as well...

which turned out to be more than we expected.

The way the Outers infiltrated us was very clever.

There's a possibility that some still remain in the tower.

But we must also entertain another possibility.

About what we discussed earlier...

The reason why the Outers were able to find

the Shadow World we couldn't detect...

It may not be due to their technology,

but that they may have spies in each nation.

What?!

Zod...

That's absurd!

But then...

The Outers did infiltrate the Magical Tower.

We can't completely rule it out.

Wouldn't it be a bit too short-sighted to suspect us

just because there were traitors in the Magical Tower, Zod Exarion?

Care to explain, King Balderishu?

It's simple.

The Outers aren't the only enemies of the League of Western Kingdoms.

There are, in fact, those who can defeat the Shadow Worlds without us knowing.

Yes. The Hebrion Empire.

Next up is the ice magic knight from Hebrion Academy!

Azest Kingscrown!

How terrible.

What do you expect?

We're on such bad terms that a war could break out at any time.

Wait, but they were fine with you, Romantica.

Weren't they cheering when you won earlier?

Because I didn't mention the academy.

Plus, my family is well known around here, in a good way.

That's not fair!

All's well that ends well.

Do you think Azest is going to be okay?

I'm sure she'll be fine.

She's not the type to worry about that stuff.

I feel sorry for you.

You can't choose where you're born.

But there's no mercy in the world of competition.

I'm going all out... Beautiful magic knight!

This is incredible!

Azest is on the ropes!

This will be my one-sided win.

What?

Too soft.

You're right.

Good match.

That's game!

Azest Kingscrown wins!

Regrettably, the Hebrion Empire's technology is superior to that

of the League of Western Kingdoms.

Then, wouldn't it make more sense

to assume that the empire is working with the criminals

to collect magic gems from our territories?

What say you, Tower Master?

It is one of the possibilities.

Yes! A likely move by the Empire!

They've used every means possible to crush us!

Order, everyone! Order!

I must ask you to remain calm.

Next up is the swift swordsman, Treviri!

To be honest, I was hoping I wouldn't have to face those two.

But I can win against him!

Let me show you the skills I've refined!

Ready? Begin!

Chop!

Victory!

I feel like I know him from somewhere.

Do you know him?

No, never seen him before.

What did you say?!

That concludes the morning session.

I will see you again in the afternoon!

Great work!

You too.

Yes.

I'm glad all of us advanced.

Naturally!

...is what I wish I could say, but it's thanks to his hellish training.

That's true.

Nailedesir!

There's a team match in the afternoon.

I signed the three of us up as a team.

With you two, we'll be invincible!

And after that are the individual matches.

You and I will go first.

That's right.

I was hoping for a chance to fight against you for real at least once.

Yes. At least once.

Well...

I'll be rooting for both of you!

Although, I'll be the one to win the championship.

Aren't you confident?

I'm going to have Desir compliment me!

Is something wrong?

Azest.

I only felt the presence.

Are they still nearby?

No, it's gone.

What were they like?

Abyss.

A deep, bottomless world.

That was dark mana.

That combat uniform.

Only given to those in the alpha class at Hebrion Academy,

it's the proof of filthy nobility.

It's not just Hebrion.

Nothing has changed in this world.

Fake peace.

Innocent people brushed away into obscurity.

A throne fortified by lies.

So let us destroy them... to reclaim the truth.

We can't let the Hebrion Empire get away with this.

Something must be done before the situation gets worse!

Not so fast.

We still don't know if that's true...

No, I'm sure they're in cahoots with the Outers!

This happens every year.

But it doesn't seem to actually lead to a war.

It's simple. They'll start debating which country should open hostilities,

and it never moves forward from there.

I see. That's how peace is maintained.

If we could use a game of chess to determine the outcome,

no time or energy would be wasted.

Then this world would belong to you, Tower Master.

Hm. That would be cumbersome.

What is this sensation?

I'm getting goosebumps, and my heart's racing.

I experienced this many times back then.

An ominous premonition.

Tower Master!

I know.

Get down!

Is everyone okay?

Thanks to you, Romantica.

You saved us.

What's going on?

It looks like there was an explosion at the castle.

The castle? Desir!

Don't move.

Why not?

Don't!

What just happened?

Did the Tower Master protect us?

Saintess, are you hurt?

No, I'm all right.

Zod, what was that?

Magic of the highest level, Eclipse.

It must be an attack against us.

Who could it have been?

Desir, right now, evacuation is our priority.

If we lose any one of them, it will threaten the balance of the world.

Yes, sir.

Everyone, please follow me.

I will guarantee your safety.

What are the guards doing?

Don't tell me they're all dead!

It seems that way.

Hold.

Show yourself.

As expected of the Tower Master.

The mask of... a crow?

You all still managed to survive?

It makes me want to puke.

What?! - Do you know who you're talking to?!

Silence.

Desir, let's get this over with and play a game of chess.

Sounds good.

You heard us.

I don't know who you are, but I'm busy.

Pardon me, but I will not hold back.

Don't underestimate me, Zod Exarion!

Have no fear.

There's no sorcerer who can hold a candle to him.

Right.

What was he called? Kraiken, was it?

You seem more skilled than him.

How did you find out that name?

I know he'd rather die than reveal anything.

It's simple. He experienced something worse than death.

You bastard!

This is not good.

Let's do this elsewhere.

Tower Master!

I was planning on flying further.

I guess you can use Spatial Magic too.

Hmm?

Let's use this opportunity to get away.

But...

Let's do as he says for now.

If we're around, the Tower Master won't be able to fight freely.

Very well.

Don't get in my way, Tower Master.

It's the other way around. You're the one getting in the way.

Disrupting the order of this world and making innocent people suffer...

You make it sound as if the world revolves around you all.

Such arrogance.

We brought order and prosperity to this world.

It's not arrogance. It's pride.

Stop being so full of yourself!

Spectral Shower!

Magma Howl.

Molten Requiem!

Who are you?

So you're finally interested in me.

They've fled. It's all your fault.

Yes, your scheme is ruined.

All of this is your fault.

You mean...!

I said it's your fault, Tower Master.

This is the end of the League of Western Kingdoms!

What?!

Inverse spell?

Impossible.

Magic of the highest level, Eclipse.

And the artifact that allows you to activate a spell at will, Memorize.

Those were lost in the revolution, so why are they in your possession?

It seems I have more questions for you.

You monster.

Monster, huh? That has a nice ring to it.

From here on, I won't hold back.

Magma Howl!

Unfortunately, I am busy.

Next time we meet, I'll kill you.

If nothing else, his Spatial Magic is flawless.

We managed to escape.

How did you know there was a magic trap there?

Because the only egress was the main gate.

What do you mean?

The enemy used magic that could encase the entire castle.

They must have been planning to annihilate everyone at the meeting.

Therefore, I figured they'd have a backup plan in case it failed.

Are you saying that the masked man manipulated us

into escaping via this route and set a trap along it?

That is correct.

You really do remind me of Zod.

You're safe, Your Majesty!

Currently, the castle town is under attack by what appears to be the Outers.

Understood. Let us hurry to the gate and return to our kingdom.

As you wish!

Please wait, King Kolora.

Splitting up under these circumstances is dangerous.

That's right! We should stick together and...

I refuse.

This is already a battlefield.

Because one incompetent king couldn't stop a single terrorist attack.

That's...

It was a mistake to add Prillecha to the Western League of Kingdoms.

Let's go, Aaron.

As you wish!

Thank you for protecting His Majesty.

My pleasure.

Aaron.

Is everyone safe?

Please don't appear out of nowhere!

Tower Master, what of that man?

He got away.

That man is strong.

No way...

It appears the damage has spread to the city too.

Yes.

Leave the rest to me and go join your party members.

But...

You're worried, aren't you?

Y...Yes.

Thank you. Please take care.

Please be safe, everyone!

♪ Every time I gently touch your palm, ♪

♪ a soft breeze slips through my heart ♪

♪ This feeling that grew deep inside my chest ♪

♪ is far too grand for words to hold ♪

♪ I still don't know you completely ♪

♪ but I want to know you more ♪

♪ No matter how fragile the future may be, ♪

♪ I will dream an endless dream ♪

♪ I want my days of thinking deeply of you ♪

♪ to go on forever ♪

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