1 00:00:07,732 --> 00:00:09,712 Earth magic. 2 00:00:09,712 --> 00:00:11,612 Reminds me of an unpleasant face. 3 00:00:35,612 --> 00:00:36,512 You...! 4 00:00:50,642 --> 00:00:51,742 Eat this! 5 00:02:26,582 --> 00:02:30,582 {\an2}Episode Sixteen 6 00:02:26,582 --> 00:02:30,582 {\an2}Beginning 7 00:02:39,412 --> 00:02:42,462 Let us move on to the next agenda item: 8 00:02:43,852 --> 00:02:45,852 The Shadow Worlds. 9 00:02:46,242 --> 00:02:51,542 With the surge of Shadow Worlds, there is one concern. 10 00:02:51,862 --> 00:02:54,362 Yes, the Outers. 11 00:02:54,362 --> 00:02:55,512 Outers? 12 00:02:55,512 --> 00:02:59,142 What about that ragtag band of criminals? 13 00:03:00,612 --> 00:03:02,572 Please take a look at this. 14 00:03:03,862 --> 00:03:08,752 These are the Shadow Worlds that we failed to detect. 15 00:03:09,202 --> 00:03:14,002 They've already been defeated and are no longer a threat. 16 00:03:15,332 --> 00:03:21,222 But the problem is, it was the Outers who defeated them. 17 00:03:21,222 --> 00:03:26,472 If the Outers possess technologies superior to ours, 18 00:03:26,472 --> 00:03:29,222 they might become a huge threat. 19 00:03:30,202 --> 00:03:34,152 What are your thoughts on this, Tower Master? 20 00:03:35,102 --> 00:03:40,482 As you may know, the Outers attacked the Magical Tower two months ago. 21 00:03:40,482 --> 00:03:44,372 And we managed to capture someone we believe to be a high-ranking officer. 22 00:03:45,442 --> 00:03:46,982 Through his interrogation, 23 00:03:46,982 --> 00:03:50,652 we successfully foiled a part of the Outers' plan, 24 00:03:50,652 --> 00:03:55,382 and identified the spies within the Magical Tower as well... 25 00:03:56,212 --> 00:03:58,822 which turned out to be more than we expected. 26 00:04:00,092 --> 00:04:03,932 The way the Outers infiltrated us was very clever. 27 00:04:03,932 --> 00:04:07,122 There's a possibility that some still remain in the tower. 28 00:04:07,122 --> 00:04:10,572 But we must also entertain another possibility. 29 00:04:11,212 --> 00:04:13,022 About what we discussed earlier... 30 00:04:13,022 --> 00:04:16,342 The reason why the Outers were able to find 31 00:04:16,342 --> 00:04:18,832 the Shadow World we couldn't detect... 32 00:04:18,832 --> 00:04:20,652 It may not be due to their technology, 33 00:04:21,172 --> 00:04:25,742 but that they may have spies in each nation. 34 00:04:25,742 --> 00:04:26,662 What?! 35 00:04:26,662 --> 00:04:27,922 Zod... 36 00:04:28,262 --> 00:04:29,622 That's absurd! 37 00:04:29,622 --> 00:04:31,492 But then... 38 00:04:31,492 --> 00:04:34,052 The Outers did infiltrate the Magical Tower. 39 00:04:34,052 --> 00:04:36,112 We can't completely rule it out. 40 00:04:41,812 --> 00:04:46,482 Wouldn't it be a bit too short-sighted to suspect us 41 00:04:46,482 --> 00:04:50,892 just because there were traitors in the Magical Tower, Zod Exarion? 42 00:04:51,892 --> 00:04:54,402 Care to explain, King Balderishu? 43 00:04:54,402 --> 00:04:56,292 It's simple. 44 00:04:56,292 --> 00:05:00,402 The Outers aren't the only enemies of the League of Western Kingdoms. 45 00:05:00,402 --> 00:05:06,782 There are, in fact, those who can defeat the Shadow Worlds without us knowing. 46 00:05:08,412 --> 00:05:11,452 Yes. The Hebrion Empire. 47 00:05:14,462 --> 00:05:18,462 Next up is the ice magic knight from Hebrion Academy! 48 00:05:18,462 --> 00:05:21,542 Azest Kingscrown! 49 00:05:24,072 --> 00:05:25,472 How terrible. 50 00:05:25,472 --> 00:05:27,282 What do you expect? 51 00:05:27,282 --> 00:05:31,322 We're on such bad terms that a war could break out at any time. 52 00:05:33,172 --> 00:05:36,402 Wait, but they were fine with you, Romantica. 53 00:05:36,402 --> 00:05:39,232 Weren't they cheering when you won earlier? 54 00:05:39,232 --> 00:05:41,942 Because I didn't mention the academy. 55 00:05:41,942 --> 00:05:46,072 Plus, my family is well known around here, in a good way. 56 00:05:46,072 --> 00:05:47,352 That's not fair! 57 00:05:47,352 --> 00:05:49,662 All's well that ends well. 58 00:05:50,602 --> 00:05:53,352 Do you think Azest is going to be okay? 59 00:05:53,352 --> 00:05:54,952 I'm sure she'll be fine. 60 00:05:54,952 --> 00:05:57,462 She's not the type to worry about that stuff. 61 00:05:59,322 --> 00:06:00,942 I feel sorry for you. 62 00:06:00,942 --> 00:06:03,342 You can't choose where you're born. 63 00:06:03,612 --> 00:06:06,072 But there's no mercy in the world of competition. 64 00:06:06,072 --> 00:06:09,972 I'm going all out... Beautiful magic knight! 65 00:06:19,912 --> 00:06:21,412 This is incredible! 66 00:06:21,412 --> 00:06:24,562 Azest is on the ropes! 67 00:06:24,562 --> 00:06:26,482 This will be my one-sided win. 68 00:06:28,992 --> 00:06:30,032 What? 69 00:06:35,392 --> 00:06:36,832 Too soft. 70 00:06:36,832 --> 00:06:38,332 You're right. 71 00:06:47,972 --> 00:06:49,722 Good match. 72 00:06:50,032 --> 00:06:51,872 That's game! 73 00:06:51,872 --> 00:06:54,682 Azest Kingscrown wins! 74 00:06:58,192 --> 00:07:03,232 Regrettably, the Hebrion Empire's technology is superior to that 75 00:07:03,232 --> 00:07:05,362 of the League of Western Kingdoms. 76 00:07:05,362 --> 00:07:07,802 Then, wouldn't it make more sense 77 00:07:07,802 --> 00:07:11,262 to assume that the empire is working with the criminals 78 00:07:11,262 --> 00:07:16,332 to collect magic gems from our territories? 79 00:07:16,332 --> 00:07:19,332 What say you, Tower Master? 80 00:07:19,672 --> 00:07:22,212 It is one of the possibilities. 81 00:07:22,212 --> 00:07:25,102 Yes! A likely move by the Empire! 82 00:07:25,102 --> 00:07:28,972 They've used every means possible to crush us! 83 00:07:29,472 --> 00:07:32,432 Order, everyone! Order! 84 00:07:32,902 --> 00:07:35,552 I must ask you to remain calm. 85 00:07:37,432 --> 00:07:41,192 Next up is the swift swordsman, Treviri! 86 00:07:41,942 --> 00:07:46,942 To be honest, I was hoping I wouldn't have to face those two. 87 00:07:47,242 --> 00:07:48,952 But I can win against him! 88 00:07:49,792 --> 00:07:52,952 Let me show you the skills I've refined! 89 00:07:53,392 --> 00:07:55,952 Ready? Begin! 90 00:08:02,962 --> 00:08:04,332 Chop! 91 00:08:10,292 --> 00:08:11,342 Victory! 92 00:08:18,692 --> 00:08:21,162 I feel like I know him from somewhere. 93 00:08:21,162 --> 00:08:22,092 Do you know him? 94 00:08:22,092 --> 00:08:23,852 No, never seen him before. 95 00:08:23,852 --> 00:08:26,362 What did you say?! 96 00:08:26,752 --> 00:08:29,122 That concludes the morning session. 97 00:08:29,122 --> 00:08:32,362 I will see you again in the afternoon! 98 00:08:36,372 --> 00:08:38,372 Great work! 99 00:08:38,372 --> 00:08:39,482 You too. 100 00:08:39,482 --> 00:08:40,162 Yes. 101 00:08:40,162 --> 00:08:42,812 I'm glad all of us advanced. 102 00:08:42,812 --> 00:08:44,362 Naturally! 103 00:08:44,362 --> 00:08:47,952 ...is what I wish I could say, but it's thanks to his hellish training. 104 00:08:47,952 --> 00:08:49,212 That's true. 105 00:08:49,212 --> 00:08:50,762 Nailedesir! 106 00:08:51,452 --> 00:08:54,002 There's a team match in the afternoon. 107 00:08:54,002 --> 00:08:56,422 I signed the three of us up as a team. 108 00:08:56,422 --> 00:08:59,852 With you two, we'll be invincible! 109 00:09:00,452 --> 00:09:03,692 And after that are the individual matches. 110 00:09:03,692 --> 00:09:06,022 You and I will go first. 111 00:09:06,022 --> 00:09:07,522 That's right. 112 00:09:07,522 --> 00:09:10,532 I was hoping for a chance to fight against you for real at least once. 113 00:09:10,532 --> 00:09:13,282 Yes. At least once. 114 00:09:15,322 --> 00:09:16,562 Well... 115 00:09:17,342 --> 00:09:19,412 I'll be rooting for both of you! 116 00:09:19,882 --> 00:09:21,912 Although, I'll be the one to win the championship. 117 00:09:23,612 --> 00:09:25,092 Aren't you confident? 118 00:09:25,092 --> 00:09:28,522 I'm going to have Desir compliment me! 119 00:09:33,902 --> 00:09:35,552 Is something wrong? 120 00:09:35,552 --> 00:09:37,052 Azest. 121 00:09:37,382 --> 00:09:39,902 I only felt the presence. 122 00:09:39,902 --> 00:09:41,562 Are they still nearby? 123 00:09:43,412 --> 00:09:44,832 No, it's gone. 124 00:09:44,832 --> 00:09:46,312 What were they like? 125 00:09:47,782 --> 00:09:49,312 Abyss. 126 00:09:49,812 --> 00:09:53,832 A deep, bottomless world. 127 00:09:54,332 --> 00:09:57,322 That was dark mana. 128 00:10:00,052 --> 00:10:01,832 That combat uniform. 129 00:10:02,442 --> 00:10:05,972 Only given to those in the alpha class at Hebrion Academy, 130 00:10:05,972 --> 00:10:08,462 it's the proof of filthy nobility. 131 00:10:09,372 --> 00:10:11,752 It's not just Hebrion. 132 00:10:11,752 --> 00:10:14,712 Nothing has changed in this world. 133 00:10:15,572 --> 00:10:17,632 Fake peace. 134 00:10:18,112 --> 00:10:21,602 Innocent people brushed away into obscurity. 135 00:10:25,112 --> 00:10:28,102 A throne fortified by lies. 136 00:10:28,702 --> 00:10:33,732 So let us destroy them... to reclaim the truth. 137 00:10:38,192 --> 00:10:42,242 We can't let the Hebrion Empire get away with this. 138 00:10:42,242 --> 00:10:45,752 Something must be done before the situation gets worse! 139 00:10:45,752 --> 00:10:47,372 Not so fast. 140 00:10:47,372 --> 00:10:49,252 We still don't know if that's true... 141 00:10:49,252 --> 00:10:53,252 No, I'm sure they're in cahoots with the Outers! 142 00:10:53,802 --> 00:10:55,372 This happens every year. 143 00:10:55,372 --> 00:10:58,762 But it doesn't seem to actually lead to a war. 144 00:10:59,042 --> 00:11:04,572 It's simple. They'll start debating which country should open hostilities, 145 00:11:04,572 --> 00:11:06,852 and it never moves forward from there. 146 00:11:06,852 --> 00:11:11,272 I see. That's how peace is maintained. 147 00:11:11,952 --> 00:11:14,732 If we could use a game of chess to determine the outcome, 148 00:11:14,732 --> 00:11:16,822 no time or energy would be wasted. 149 00:11:16,822 --> 00:11:20,692 Then this world would belong to you, Tower Master. 150 00:11:20,692 --> 00:11:23,252 Hm. That would be cumbersome. 151 00:11:26,982 --> 00:11:29,292 What is this sensation? 152 00:11:29,892 --> 00:11:33,292 I'm getting goosebumps, and my heart's racing. 153 00:11:39,142 --> 00:11:41,532 I experienced this many times back then. 154 00:11:46,592 --> 00:11:48,352 An ominous premonition. 155 00:12:02,462 --> 00:12:03,312 Tower Master! 156 00:12:03,312 --> 00:12:04,122 I know. 157 00:12:04,122 --> 00:12:04,952 Get down! 158 00:12:25,852 --> 00:12:27,392 Is everyone okay? 159 00:12:27,392 --> 00:12:29,182 Thanks to you, Romantica. 160 00:12:29,182 --> 00:12:30,352 You saved us. 161 00:12:41,532 --> 00:12:43,492 What's going on? 162 00:12:43,862 --> 00:12:46,612 It looks like there was an explosion at the castle. 163 00:12:46,612 --> 00:12:48,992 The castle? Desir! 164 00:12:48,992 --> 00:12:49,952 Don't move. 165 00:12:49,952 --> 00:12:51,192 Why not? 166 00:12:55,892 --> 00:12:56,632 Don't! 167 00:13:21,462 --> 00:13:22,752 What just happened? 168 00:13:22,752 --> 00:13:25,412 Did the Tower Master protect us? 169 00:13:25,412 --> 00:13:27,502 Saintess, are you hurt? 170 00:13:27,502 --> 00:13:29,532 No, I'm all right. 171 00:13:34,862 --> 00:13:36,542 Zod, what was that? 172 00:13:36,952 --> 00:13:39,462 Magic of the highest level, Eclipse. 173 00:13:39,462 --> 00:13:41,802 It must be an attack against us. 174 00:13:42,702 --> 00:13:44,302 Who could it have been? 175 00:13:45,752 --> 00:13:48,802 Desir, right now, evacuation is our priority. 176 00:13:49,232 --> 00:13:54,312 If we lose any one of them, it will threaten the balance of the world. 177 00:13:54,812 --> 00:13:55,822 Yes, sir. 178 00:13:56,532 --> 00:13:58,022 Everyone, please follow me. 179 00:13:58,332 --> 00:14:00,582 I will guarantee your safety. 180 00:14:03,512 --> 00:14:05,482 What are the guards doing? 181 00:14:05,482 --> 00:14:08,242 Don't tell me they're all dead! 182 00:14:08,242 --> 00:14:10,532 It seems that way. 183 00:14:12,012 --> 00:14:13,012 Hold. 184 00:14:14,872 --> 00:14:16,682 Show yourself. 185 00:14:20,242 --> 00:14:22,362 As expected of the Tower Master. 186 00:14:31,682 --> 00:14:34,312 The mask of... a crow? 187 00:14:34,762 --> 00:14:36,922 You all still managed to survive? 188 00:14:36,922 --> 00:14:37,902 It makes me want to puke. 189 00:14:37,902 --> 00:14:38,502 What?! 190 00:14:38,502 --> 00:14:40,062 Do you know who you're talking to?! 191 00:14:42,252 --> 00:14:43,482 Silence. 192 00:14:43,892 --> 00:14:47,412 Desir, let's get this over with and play a game of chess. 193 00:14:47,412 --> 00:14:48,682 Sounds good. 194 00:14:49,402 --> 00:14:50,862 You heard us. 195 00:14:53,902 --> 00:14:58,752 I don't know who you are, but I'm busy. 196 00:14:59,912 --> 00:15:03,882 Pardon me, but I will not hold back. 197 00:15:05,262 --> 00:15:08,512 Don't underestimate me, Zod Exarion! 198 00:15:19,142 --> 00:15:20,692 Have no fear. 199 00:15:20,692 --> 00:15:24,592 There's no sorcerer who can hold a candle to him. 200 00:15:25,092 --> 00:15:26,192 Right. 201 00:15:26,532 --> 00:15:29,322 What was he called? Kraiken, was it? 202 00:15:29,322 --> 00:15:31,402 You seem more skilled than him. 203 00:15:31,402 --> 00:15:34,342 How did you find out that name? 204 00:15:34,342 --> 00:15:36,832 I know he'd rather die than reveal anything. 205 00:15:37,252 --> 00:15:41,502 It's simple. He experienced something worse than death. 206 00:15:41,502 --> 00:15:43,132 You bastard! 207 00:15:54,052 --> 00:15:55,642 This is not good. 208 00:15:58,942 --> 00:16:00,272 Let's do this elsewhere. 209 00:16:03,022 --> 00:16:04,082 Tower Master! 210 00:16:10,532 --> 00:16:13,702 I was planning on flying further. 211 00:16:13,702 --> 00:16:16,462 I guess you can use Spatial Magic too. 212 00:16:17,292 --> 00:16:18,292 Hmm? 213 00:16:23,372 --> 00:16:25,002 Let's use this opportunity to get away. 214 00:16:25,002 --> 00:16:26,382 But... 215 00:16:26,382 --> 00:16:28,482 Let's do as he says for now. 216 00:16:28,482 --> 00:16:32,222 If we're around, the Tower Master won't be able to fight freely. 217 00:16:33,482 --> 00:16:34,722 Very well. 218 00:16:43,072 --> 00:16:45,482 Don't get in my way, Tower Master. 219 00:16:45,942 --> 00:16:48,862 It's the other way around. You're the one getting in the way. 220 00:16:49,112 --> 00:16:53,492 Disrupting the order of this world and making innocent people suffer... 221 00:16:55,792 --> 00:17:00,222 You make it sound as if the world revolves around you all. 222 00:17:01,072 --> 00:17:02,792 Such arrogance. 223 00:17:03,092 --> 00:17:07,042 We brought order and prosperity to this world. 224 00:17:07,042 --> 00:17:09,802 It's not arrogance. It's pride. 225 00:17:09,802 --> 00:17:11,562 Stop being so full of yourself! 226 00:17:11,562 --> 00:17:13,382 Spectral Shower! 227 00:17:15,052 --> 00:17:16,692 Magma Howl. 228 00:17:19,852 --> 00:17:21,102 Molten Requiem! 229 00:17:31,672 --> 00:17:32,972 Who are you? 230 00:17:35,112 --> 00:17:38,222 So you're finally interested in me. 231 00:17:39,392 --> 00:17:43,782 They've fled. It's all your fault. 232 00:17:44,252 --> 00:17:47,712 Yes, your scheme is ruined. 233 00:17:47,712 --> 00:17:50,552 All of this is your fault. 234 00:17:51,602 --> 00:17:52,552 You mean...! 235 00:17:52,552 --> 00:17:56,052 I said it's your fault, Tower Master. 236 00:17:59,172 --> 00:18:03,062 This is the end of the League of Western Kingdoms! 237 00:18:07,812 --> 00:18:09,062 What?! 238 00:18:13,672 --> 00:18:15,162 Inverse spell? 239 00:18:26,612 --> 00:18:27,702 Impossible. 240 00:18:28,492 --> 00:18:30,832 Magic of the highest level, Eclipse. 241 00:18:31,542 --> 00:18:37,742 And the artifact that allows you to activate a spell at will, Memorize. 242 00:18:40,762 --> 00:18:46,282 Those were lost in the revolution, so why are they in your possession? 243 00:18:46,932 --> 00:18:51,532 It seems I have more questions for you. 244 00:18:53,502 --> 00:18:55,152 You monster. 245 00:18:55,572 --> 00:18:59,042 Monster, huh? That has a nice ring to it. 246 00:19:00,072 --> 00:19:02,652 From here on, I won't hold back. 247 00:19:04,662 --> 00:19:05,992 Magma Howl! 248 00:19:06,872 --> 00:19:10,422 Unfortunately, I am busy. 249 00:19:17,112 --> 00:19:20,182 Next time we meet, I'll kill you. 250 00:19:24,582 --> 00:19:27,202 If nothing else, his Spatial Magic is flawless. 251 00:19:30,192 --> 00:19:32,412 We managed to escape. 252 00:19:32,412 --> 00:19:36,262 How did you know there was a magic trap there? 253 00:19:36,822 --> 00:19:40,072 Because the only egress was the main gate. 254 00:19:40,072 --> 00:19:41,702 What do you mean? 255 00:19:41,702 --> 00:19:45,742 The enemy used magic that could encase the entire castle. 256 00:19:46,222 --> 00:19:50,752 They must have been planning to annihilate everyone at the meeting. 257 00:19:50,752 --> 00:19:55,002 Therefore, I figured they'd have a backup plan in case it failed. 258 00:19:55,002 --> 00:19:59,272 Are you saying that the masked man manipulated us 259 00:19:59,272 --> 00:20:01,932 into escaping via this route and set a trap along it? 260 00:20:01,932 --> 00:20:03,272 That is correct. 261 00:20:03,972 --> 00:20:06,502 You really do remind me of Zod. 262 00:20:12,232 --> 00:20:14,022 You're safe, Your Majesty! 263 00:20:20,782 --> 00:20:25,162 Currently, the castle town is under attack by what appears to be the Outers. 264 00:20:25,522 --> 00:20:29,912 Understood. Let us hurry to the gate and return to our kingdom. 265 00:20:29,912 --> 00:20:30,872 As you wish! 266 00:20:30,872 --> 00:20:33,092 Please wait, King Kolora. 267 00:20:33,092 --> 00:20:35,872 Splitting up under these circumstances is dangerous. 268 00:20:35,872 --> 00:20:37,762 That's right! We should stick together and... 269 00:20:37,762 --> 00:20:38,982 I refuse. 270 00:20:40,132 --> 00:20:42,572 This is already a battlefield. 271 00:20:42,572 --> 00:20:46,142 Because one incompetent king couldn't stop a single terrorist attack. 272 00:20:46,142 --> 00:20:47,732 That's... 273 00:20:47,732 --> 00:20:52,942 It was a mistake to add Prillecha to the Western League of Kingdoms. 274 00:20:53,362 --> 00:20:54,502 Let's go, Aaron. 275 00:20:54,502 --> 00:20:55,502 As you wish! 276 00:20:58,092 --> 00:21:01,402 Thank you for protecting His Majesty. 277 00:21:01,402 --> 00:21:02,902 My pleasure. 278 00:21:07,942 --> 00:21:09,062 Aaron. 279 00:21:13,542 --> 00:21:15,092 Is everyone safe? 280 00:21:15,092 --> 00:21:17,922 Please don't appear out of nowhere! 281 00:21:18,262 --> 00:21:20,552 Tower Master, what of that man? 282 00:21:20,552 --> 00:21:22,192 He got away. 283 00:21:22,192 --> 00:21:23,932 That man is strong. 284 00:21:23,932 --> 00:21:25,432 No way... 285 00:21:26,062 --> 00:21:29,212 It appears the damage has spread to the city too. 286 00:21:29,212 --> 00:21:30,352 Yes. 287 00:21:30,962 --> 00:21:34,732 Leave the rest to me and go join your party members. 288 00:21:34,732 --> 00:21:36,152 But... 289 00:21:36,152 --> 00:21:38,152 You're worried, aren't you? 290 00:21:38,412 --> 00:21:40,902 Y...Yes. 291 00:21:42,632 --> 00:21:45,142 Thank you. Please take care. 292 00:21:50,012 --> 00:21:53,042 Please be safe, everyone! 293 00:23:35,642 --> 00:23:40,102 {\an2}Episode Seventeen 294 00:23:35,642 --> 00:23:40,102 {\an2}Error 295 00:23:36,412 --> 00:23:38,732 {\an8}Next episode, "Error."