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Swing from...

the hips!

Thank you very much.

You've improved.

You didn't just come straight at me. You added a feint, too.

You saw through it though, Master Beryl.

I'll train harder.

It's great to see how ambitious Henblitz is.

As his instructor, I have to be on my toes if I want to help him improve more.

Swing from the hips!

Switching to a two-handed sword was a bold move.

I think it's a good fit for her.

You're adjusting well to that sword. Keep it up.

Roger!

She shows promise.

It's urgent that the Order improve its fighting power, so...

Urgent... You're pressed for time?

Yes. A group of thieves known as the "Dark Hand of Twilight" have been

secretly at work in the capital.

We're helping the Royal Guard investigate them.

Dark Hand of Twilight...

What a creepy name.

As soon as we find their lair, we'll move in and neutralize them.

It's best to have a strong force when we do so.

Yeah. There's no way you'll lose,

but it will be safer if you outmatch them in strength.

Your job is simply to instruct,

so leave the rough stuff to us.

Yeah, I'm totally leaving it up to you...

I've never gone after criminals before.

Oh, that's right.

This thing here...

A piece of jewelry?

Ooh, that's a cute necklace.

Are you gonna give it to someone, Master?

Oh, I see. You have great taste, Master Beryl.

You could instruct me in gift giving too.

No, this is...

Oh, but if it's for the Commander, something more adult would be better.

EPISODE 5

The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Enraged by the Bad Guys.

A child pickpocket, you say?

She didn't succeed.

I grabbed her hand before she stole anything.

But she got away?

I was startled when she used magic, and I let go of her hand.

There were flames, just for an instant.

- And you picked this up afterwards. - Yeah.

That's really strange.

If you can use magic, you wouldn't need to pick pockets.

It's a rare talent. If you join the Magic Institute, you're set for life.

Both kids and adults can stay in the Institute's dorm.

Graduate, and you become a wizard or an adventurer.

Finding work is no problem.

Yeah.

It would make sense if she was hiding magical accessories.

But they're pretty pricey, right?

She could have stolen it.

Right...

What are you gonna do with that, Master?

Turn it in as lost property.

If it was stolen, I'd like it to be returned to its owner.

Please take it to the reception desk at the Order's headquarters.

They take care of lost property too.

Thanks, I'll do that.

We'll take care of it.

Thank you.

Done and dusted.

I didn't lose anything, and I don't wanna look for the culprit.

But...

A kid looking at me the way she did...

It just doesn't sit right.

I can't stay at the inn forever.

I need to find a place to live.

Let's see...

"Rental property for single people, in the Central District."

Talk about pricey!

I can afford it, but it would eat into my drinking money.

Damn...

It's not here... It's not here!

Damn! I've got the wrong place?

You looking for something?

Shut up!

Leave me alone!

Are you looking for a necklace, by any chance?

- Grrr... - Whoa, now.

Give it back! Right now!

Hey, hey, calm down.

We don't wanna draw people's attention, okay?

I picked the necklace up

and handed it in at the Order's headquarters just now.

Damn!

Can I ask you something?

You didn't steal it, did you?

Of course I didn't!

Sorry for being rude.

I just wanted to make sure.

So, let's go get it, shall we?

Trying to prove it's yours is a pain, yeah?

It won't take long if I'm with you.

Dammit.

There were some unruly kids at the dojo,

but none of them were as bad as this one...

What's your name?

I have nothing to say to you, old man.

Oh, really... whatever, then.

I really don't recommend doing what you're doing.

Shut it.

Her averting her eyes like that means

she knows the difference between right and wrong.

This is it, right?

Give it back!

Hey, hey, hey.

I'll give it back.

But let's talk a little first.

I have nothing to say!

What's going on? Talk about a racket.

Allucia, you came just at the right time.

Um, Master... who's she?

- Ah, how can I put it... - Don't tell me she's...

your secret love child?!

No, she's not!

Okay, I understand the situation now.

So, what do you want to do about this girl, Master?

You can't do anything.

If I'm not in the act, you can't touch me.

Well, what she says is true.

I don't plan on turning her in.

Then we're finished here, right?

Hurry up and gimme my necklace.

If I do, will you stop picking pockets?

That's not the issue.

It was mine to begin with.

The fact she doesn't just say she'll quit

shows that she's an honest kid at heart.

Telling the Commander of the Order you won't stop picking pockets is bold.

By the way...

I heard that you used magic. You didn't use a magical accessory for it?

I don't have to tell you.

If you have a talent for magic, the country will take care of you.

I can't sit and watch a girl with a promising future waste it.

I really am blessed with great students.

Allucia isn't just one of the elite.

We're not trying to trick you.

If something's going on, maybe you can tell us.

You'll give me back my necklace... right?

Of course.

Five million dalc.

If I pay five million dalc,

he said he'd use magic to bring my sister back to life.

Wow, that's a lot of money.

I don't have enough time or money. That's why...

You turned to crime.

She's being tricked by some unscrupulous adults.

But telling her that now...

Sorry. Please excuse me for a moment.

Huh? Oh, okay.

This is really awkward.

Um, you're not eating?

Nope.

Hurry up and gimme my necklace.

Hang on a minute.

I got this.

This is better than sweets, right?

I'm glad I ran into you today.

You tried to steal my wallet, so this is weird,

but you just seemed really dejected.

An old guy like me may not be able to help much,

but talking is a start.

This city's so big, I didn't think I'd see you again,

but suddenly, there you were.

I've gotten Allucia involved now too,

so I think things will be okay.

Um...

Isn't it about time you told me your name, at least?

Oh, I'm Beryl Gardenant.

Mewi...

Mewi Freya.

Mewi, huh?

Got it.

Don't treat me like a kid!

Oh, yeah.

I need to return this to you.

So she can look like that, too.

I'm leaving.

Knock knock, coming in.

So, she went to get Lucy, huh?

I've heard all about what's going on.

If you really do have an aptitude for magic, that would be amazing.

We never have enough wizards.

Who the hell are you?

I'm Lucy Diamond.

I'm the Commander of the Liberion Magic Corps.

Cut the crap! You're just a kid!

Don't get so worked up.

Drink your tea and calm down.

Oh, it's gone cold.

You get that I'm not lying now?

She's being nicer to her than she was to me...

The table's burnt, mind you.

- So, what's her name? - Mewi.

Mewi, you should enter the Magic Institute.

We'll take care of--

I don't have time for that! Back off!

Or will you give me five mil?!

What will you use it for?

To pay a wizard.

So he'll resurrect my sister.

It doesn't matter how much you pay. Resurrection magic doesn't exist.

That's not true! My sis...

Lucy, hang on...

Allucia told me.

She'll find out soon enough, so why put it off?

Forgive me for disregarding your kindness, Master.

But I think we should let Commander Lucy handle this.

Don't just decide stuff for yourself.

My sis will live again.

I saw it.

It was just for an instant...

But he brought her corpse

back to life.

It costs five mil to fully resurrect her.

He promised me that

so long as I keep paying him, her body won't decay.

What a pathetic trick.

In this world, there's no such thing as resurrection magic.

I don't believe you.

So you believe a loser who forces a child to pick pockets

over someone who's spent her life studying magic?

We all believe what we want to believe.

That's especially true for a child with little experience of the world.

What is his name, Mewi?

Why do you wanna know?

If it turns out that he's lying,

that means your sister's soul has been defiled and dishonored.

You should not forgive that.

Of course I won't!

I'll confront him

and find out if he's lying or not.

If I'm wrong and he's not lying,

I'll give you the five million dalc myself.

What is his name?

Twilight.

Mewi, take me to him.

Huh? You're going now?

If Mewi doesn't show up at the lair for any length of time, he'll be wary.

I agree that now is the time to go.

I'll go with you.

You and the Knights stand out too much.

I'll take Beryl with me.

You can handle a bandit fine by yourself, can't you Lucy?

You want to come, right?

An adult preying on children.

That just doesn't sit right with me.

So, it was just you

and your sister for as long as you can remember, then.

So what if it was?

Where I was born, there were lots of people like that.

Known as the "Southeast District,"

the border between the south and east districts isn't safe.

Many orphans live there.

But there are wizards hailing from the Southeast District, too.

It doesn't matter where or how you were brought up.

You're you, Mewi.

That's right.

Now... are we there?

We turn there.

The Dark Hand of Twilight...

I can't believe their lair is just one street off the main road.

You know what they say about hiding in plain sight.

It's easier to hide here than in some dump.

I really should have borrowed a long sword for this.

With your skills, a wooden one is just fine.

Now, let's go in.

This doesn't open.

There's a hidden door in the back.

That's too much trouble. Here is fine.

You really do go all out!

- Who are you guys?! - It's Mewi. What the hell's going on?

Hey! Where do you think you are?!

Don't touch me, you insolent man.

I'm here to speak to your leader.

Ah, so that's where he is.

Beryl, I'll leave these guys to you.

Got it.

A wooden sword? You tryna mess with us?!

Mewi, you stay there.

Hey, Mewi!

Bringing these guys here... You're gonna pay for this!

Are you Twilight?

I thought it was noisy upstairs.

Didn't realize we had uninvited guests.

So, the one who's been blaspheming magic and lying that they can raise the dead

is you, right?

So, the Commander of the Magic Corp didn't like what she heard

and came all the way here to tell me that?

You know who I am?

Well, it's a little late for apologies now.

Boom!

You have some very powerful magical accessories there, don't you?

I have this, too.

I see.

You used magical accessories to move the corpse

and fool Mewi, didn't you?

The kid's an idiot, so it was easy to fool her.

Hup.

You're the kid.

You're so arrogant. It's hella annoying.

Die.

What's wrong with calling a kid a kid?

Only a kid would think his expensive toys could win against the real thing.

M... Man, he's strong!

You little brat. You sold us out.

And after all the boss did for--

It appears you've finished.

Yeah. How about you?

This guy?

It's Twilight.

He's not dead.

I just made sure he can't move for a while.

If you don't want another taste of that magic, tell me the truth.

Does resurrection magic exist?

No...

Now please... leave me alone.

We did what we came to do.

I need these guys transported, so I suppose I'll go and get the Order.

You stay here and watch them, Beryl.

Sure.

Your sister's body was here?

It was.

But...

it's gone.

This is all that's left.

I understand that she's not coming back.

What am I gonna do now?

I may not know her that well,

but I still want her to have a rich and happy life.

Perhaps that's just my ego talking.

Maybe I'm out of line.

What's gonna... happen to me?

You'll be okay. We'll make sure of it.

That's the job of an adult.

Where are they, then?

The only ones I know told me they'd do right by me, or that something

was for my own good, but all they did was take advantage of me and my sister.

I know some adults are like that.

But some aren't.

I guess that sounds unconvincing.

Why are you so bothered about all this?

Heh... I don't really know.

Before, you were really angry at that guy.

- The one who spoke to me at the end. - Oh.

His face just really annoyed me,

and I let him have it.

You're a strange one, old man.

You think?

Thank you for your help.

We've taken them into custody and loaded them into the wagon.

The leader had a number of magical accessories out of his league.

Someone is controlling him behind the scenes.

All magical accessories have been removed just to be safe.

We'll question him tomorrow. I'll be going now.

I'll take care of Mewi for now.

Is that okay with you, Beryl?

Yeah, thanks.

Let's go, Mewi.

See you later, Mewi.

Yeah. See ya.

Did you shut him up in time?

Yes.

It was easy thanks to the magical accessory

you installed inside him.

He fulfilled his duties quite adequately.

Using these materials, I will recreate the miracle of God...

with my own hands.

Young people eat with gusto,

but as you get older, you want to slowly savor your food.

I tried to sound good there, but really your digestive system just slows down.

Next time : "The Old Country Bumpkin Faces the Dead."