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I want to test it out.

Against a strong opponent.

You have excellent reflexes.

I take it she's not joking around.

You ready for this?

Not really.

But I have to protect myself.

You said seeing how much you've improved was important, right?

I'm not a good enough opponent for you?

No, I'm the one that's not good enough.

I'm not as strong as you think I am.

Well, we'll soon find out.

EPISODE 3

The Old Country Bumpkin Weathers a Fierce Attack.

Come, now.

We're not done, yet.

Whoa, those things are huge!

So, you do have it in you.

I can't cut her down.

I'll have to knock her out with the hilt or the flat of my sword.

Letting you get too close wouldn't go well for me.

Magic really has its advantages, huh.

Don't think this is all I've got.

You've gotta be kidding!

Nice evasion skills!

Have you ever fought a wizard before?

This is my first time!

Seriously, swordsmen and wizards make the worst match ever!

So, this is a bust, too.

It's really too bad.

I wasn't planning on going this far, but...

I've saved the best for last.

Can I make my move, now?

If that hits me... I'm dead meat.

Forget it. Just forget it.

I got caught up in it all like a kid.

If that last spell didn't get a reaction, there's no point in continuing.

I really thought I had the timing down pat, but...

Glad to see you're happy, now.

By the way, what would've happened if that last one had hit me?

You'd have been smooshed into mincemeat.

I did modify things so the outside of you would just be coarsely ground...

Coarsely ground is her holding back?!

You really are strong.

I can understand why Fice looks up to you.

You're too kind.

If you'd gone all out, you could have killed me anytime.

You're so humble.

No, I've just been at this for years.

I still haven't beaten my old man, yet.

I still have a long way to go.

Are you serious?

You really do intrigue me.

You don't even seem to be angry at such a one-sided attack.

Well, it was a pain in the butt, I will say.

Sorry about that.

Looking at you, there seems no point in getting angry.

Come by the Magic Institute sometime.

I'll make it all up to you.

I don't have any talent for magic.

But I will if I have the chance.

Oh, and...

When I've studied up on some new magic, I'll be testing it out on you again.

That's not going to happen!

Thank you very much!

Good job today.

Ficelle?

Hello, Master.

Hi. You here on business?

Yes. I'm dropping off some potions.

The Magic Corps sells them to the Order.

Magic potions, huh?

They work really well.

I mainly use herbal potions, myself.

Here, have this.

No, I couldn't. It's too expensive...

It's to say sorry. Commander Lucy told me what happened.

So that little girl really is the commander.

She uses magic to look young.

No one knows how old she really is.

Wow, she can do that?

Sorry. I'm the one who told her about you.

You don't need to apologize, Ficelle.

But thanks, I'll take it.

Seriously though, I thought I was a dead man.

Fire and ice kept coming, and I nearly got chopped into pieces.

I'm never fighting a wizard again.

She's special.

Regular wizards can't fire spells continuously like that.

Really?

So, this is where you are, Master.

Thanks for the delivery, Ficelle.

I'll go and drop them off now.

See you later, Master.

Yeah, see ya.

I'd like to discuss something with you.

Training new adventurers?

Yes. We'd really appreciate your help.

I've come to get the approval of the Order.

I have a written request from the Guildmaster right here.

I checked it carefully. The document is real.

Of course it is.

What kind of training are we talking about?

Checking their skills in preparation for their first dungeon attack,

and training them to deal with emergencies.

A dungeon attack...

Loot dropped by monsters is worth big bucks,

and if you're lucky, you might find treasure.

I had my eye on such things too,

and went after them with youthful enthusiasm.

And I got beaten to a pulp by a monster and ran all the way home.

Dungeons are dangerous.

With your help, they won't have any problems.

The fact that Miss Lysandra suggested this doesn't thrill me.

But it's a chance for you to further apply your skills, Master.

It irks me to say it, but Miss Citrus is right.

Plus, I think new adventurers would gain a lot from such training.

What's with these two?

They're on the same page, so why don't they get along?

Master, could you at least hear what the Guildmaster has to say first?

The Order places no restrictions on the actions of its special instructors.

The choice is yours, Master.

Oh... okay, then.

The Adventurer's Guild is near the Order's headquarters, right?

Yes, please stop by anytime.

You say that, but...

This way, Master.

Ah, Beryl. Have a seat.

Why's she acting as if it's her house?

More to the point... Why are you here?

I heard you were coming.

I've been waiting to see you.

She's the head of the Magic Corps.

She knows the Guildmaster well.

Sorry for not greeting you sooner.

I'm Nidus, head of the Liberis Adventurer's Guild.

Um, I'm Beryl Gardenant.

If Miss Lysandra and her Twin Dragon Swords vouch for you,

then we're in good hands.

No, um... I haven't decided if I'll take the job, yet.

I put in a good word for you, too.

So, there's no need to worry about anything.

So my wishes just get ignored, huh?

This is my assistant, Meigen.

You can go through the specifics with him.

Before that, I'd like to confirm something.

Master Gardenant, you have no prior experience as an adventurer.

What are you getting at, Meigen?

A black rank and the Commander may have vouched for you,

but an amateur taking part in a dungeon attack is not wise...

And there's a savior on the scene to let me off the hook here!

Meigen! You're disrespecting my Master!

So, you do not trust my word?

I'm merely saying that the Guild is responsible for any decisions made.

There have been reports of unusual monster activity recently.

That's true. But what exactly are you trying to get at?

Come on, Meigen! You're almost there!

I'd like him to duel Miss Lysandra and her Twin Dragon Swords.

We'll be able to see how competent he really is.

Why is this happening?!

Oh, what a good idea!

Bring it on.

If that will make you happy, then it's okay with me.

I see...

Master Gardenant, are you amenable to this?

I can't exactly say "no" here.

Yes, that's fine.

I'll show you to the training ground, then.

Miss Lysandra is challenging someone to a duel?!

It's not often you see a black rank in action!

So, her opponent's that old guy? Who is he?

My opponent is an active black rank adventurer.

There are so many people watching.

This really kinda sucks.

Finally, I have a chance to go up against my Master.

It's been so long. I've been waiting for this moment!

If we sell this load, we'll make a decent amount of money.

We'll be able to settle down for six months.

Six months. It's a tough business, being a trader.

I feel sorry for Surena.

It's only for a few more months.

I'm sure Surena understands. Right?

Enemy attack! It's huge!

Surena! Run, now!

Hey! Are you okay?

You're in really bad shape!

You need treatment immediately!

My first encounter with my Master began from the depths of despair.

Hey, Mom!

Something to drink!

Okay!

Take it easy.

Drink it slowly.

What's your name?

Surena.

Why were you all alone?

Where's your mom and dad?

S... Sorry!

Just rest

until you're better.

So all you got out of her was her name?

From the looks of it, her parents...

If they are, the poor darling...

Mom, Dad, if it's okay with you,

I'd like to keep her here until we find a new home for her.

Have you had enough?

Let's be patient with her.

Yeah.

Surena. You're up early today.

Wanna try?

It'll be a good change of pace.

Give it a swing.

Hey, you have talent, Surena.

Good morning.

We're raring to go!

Hey, morning.

Morning.

Come on over here.

You're really light on your feet, hey, Surena.

I think you'd do well with twin swords.

I'm so glad, Surena.

Your new family are wonderful people.

We'll miss you. But you'll have a better future than if you stayed here.

Come back and visit anytime, okay?

Master! Thank you very much!

You're most welcome.

I wanted to stay there forever.

But it would be selfish to ask for more than I had.

As a child, that's what I thought.

Being a gold rank at that age. You're moving through the ranks fast.

Thanks.

I have a question.

Why did you become an adventurer?

I wanted to see the world for myself.

If you leave your cargo here without a fuss, we'll spare your lives.

Watch it.

This guy's well-known for being a has-been swordsman.

Hey!

What the...?!

There are other reasons I became an adventurer.

I want as few people as possible to go through what I did.

And also...

I want to make use of the sword skills my Master taught me.

It's been 20 years since I left your side, Master.

Please look at what I have become!

She remembers our way of greeting an opponent.

No matter how far she's come, she's still my student.

If she says she wants to go up against me,

then I have to give her my all.

Let's begin.

She's ridiculously fast!

That's Beryl for you.

I can't land a hit at all!

This is how my Master should be!

I dreamed of my Master

facing off against my full power.

And he's now making that dream a reality!

Surena... you didn't neglect your training for even a moment.

If you had, you couldn't do this.

I'm so proud of you.

She's not slowing down at all.

She's got top-notch stamina.

But I've found her one weak spot.

One point to me... hm?

Thank you very much.

Yeah, thank you very much.

That was incredible...

You really are amazing, Master!

If we'd gone on another ten seconds, I wouldn't have lasted.

I just happened to notice that you haven't totally mastered using your left hand yet.

So, you saw right through me?

I need more practice before I can use it as well as my dominant hand.

Giving pointers to a black rank, huh? Nice!

Please forgive me for doubting you in any way.

No, no, it's only natural that you'd have doubts.

There's no need to apologize.

Very well, Master Gardenant.

We leave the training of the new recruits in your hands.

Let's go, then, Master!

Y... Yeah. I look forward to it.

So I couldn't turn it down, after all.

I'm Porta.

I... I'm Needry.

I'm Sarlikatz.

Porta and Needry are bronze ranks.

Sarlikatz is a silver rank.

They're all so nervous.

I'm Beryl Gardenant. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you!

Let's start your training, then.

I have a reading. There are six of them.

They're approaching.

Okay! Let's do this!

Okay!

That thing on his arm... It's a magical accessory, huh?

He can detect monsters with it.

Sweep complete!

We're moving forward.

Wow, they all did really well.

I guess I won't need to step in at all.

The dungeon has been fully searched and the monsters have been eliminated.

Once we get outside, the training will be complete.

I think the three of them did really well.

Yes.

But there weren't many monsters, which is rather strange.

Really?

There should normally be more.

What's that?

Porta!

Okay, let's get out there.

Porta, get down!

You two stay in here!

Porta!

That thing...

It's a Specially Designated Target. Zeno Grable.

So this thing's the reason there were so few monsters, then?

Tea is an adult indulgence.

Being able to discuss regions and varieties makes you look cool.

But the only thing I can tell is whether it's strong or weak.

Next time : "The Old Country Bumpkin Takes Flight With a Monster."