WEBVTT 00:02.110 --> 00:05.620 Welcome to the Xyrus branch of the Adventurers Guild. 00:06.060 --> 00:07.630 Please state your business. 00:09.360 --> 00:12.260 He's here for a rank assessment. 01:44.190 --> 01:50.080 #12 The King's Departure. 01:45.300 --> 01:48.140 Upon making the request, I was taken to a separate room. 01:49.130 --> 01:52.900 From Jasmine's demeanor, I can assume that this isn't a problem. 01:53.560 --> 01:58.900 I've been concealing my face in order to ensure the royal family won't target my own, but... 01:59.270 --> 02:01.460 It seems to be having some kind of effect already. 02:03.080 --> 02:04.160 Enter. 02:04.660 --> 02:09.630 I've brought the A-Class adventurer, Jasmine Flamesworth. 02:09.630 --> 02:13.420 Her companion is here to have his rank assessed. 02:13.710 --> 02:15.290 Oh, thank you. 02:16.370 --> 02:17.550 It's nice to meet you. 02:17.940 --> 02:24.680 I'm chief of the Adventurers Guild's Xyrus branch, Kaspian Bladeheart. 02:25.210 --> 02:27.680 Usually, before the practical exam, 02:27.680 --> 02:31.300 there's a written exam and confirmation needed for your mana core, 02:31.300 --> 02:34.010 but considering who's recommended you... 02:34.420 --> 02:36.940 I think we can skip those formalities. 02:37.260 --> 02:43.350 Your father actually came by just the other day, Miss Flamesworth. 02:45.440 --> 02:48.980 Now, given that registration doesn't require your true identity... 02:49.460 --> 02:51.330 What should I call you? 02:53.580 --> 02:55.590 Note, if you'd please. 03:01.730 --> 03:02.740 He's strong. 03:03.690 --> 03:07.490 Note. I see. In the musical sense. 03:09.220 --> 03:12.290 It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Note. 03:12.870 --> 03:15.260 Now, on to the exam hall. 03:17.920 --> 03:21.320 Jasmine, do you know the guild chief? 03:21.670 --> 03:22.990 In a sense. 03:23.490 --> 03:27.080 My father has connections with the Adventurers Guild that run deep. 03:33.710 --> 03:36.880 Huh. Arthur, does your partner look different? 03:36.880 --> 03:43.630 Yeah. I noticed just recently that Sylvie can change her appearance a little. 03:46.140 --> 03:50.750 Here we are. This is the exam hall. 04:16.390 --> 04:20.330 Your use of mana and incantation speed are commendable. 04:20.330 --> 04:22.170 But your defenses are lacking. 04:22.720 --> 04:25.610 Diane Whitehall, you are C-Class. 04:25.610 --> 04:26.680 Right! 04:26.960 --> 04:30.750 To be a C-Class conjurer at that age is pretty promising. 04:31.180 --> 04:33.560 Next is Elijah Knight. 04:33.950 --> 04:34.730 Right this way. 04:36.330 --> 04:38.190 Actually, one second, please. 04:41.070 --> 04:42.940 After confirming, 04:43.430 --> 04:47.710 Elijah Knight will be a B-Class adventurer. 04:48.100 --> 04:52.130 B-Class? Without even taking the exam? 04:52.130 --> 04:53.700 That's crazy. 04:54.370 --> 04:55.770 What do you think is going on? 04:55.770 --> 04:56.710 No idea. 04:57.540 --> 05:01.320 Next is Lucas Wykes. Step forward. 05:02.080 --> 05:03.710 Finally... 05:04.350 --> 05:09.720 Don't suppose I could skip the exam and join A-Class, Madam Examiner? 05:09.720 --> 05:14.220 Lucas Wykes. 11 years old. Conjurer. 05:14.220 --> 05:18.210 At the light orange stage. Elemental specialty is fire. 05:18.870 --> 05:20.360 Is this all correct? 05:20.980 --> 05:25.240 Light orange? But he's even younger than the other examinee. 05:25.950 --> 05:27.040 Those ears... 05:36.770 --> 05:38.170 We'll begin now. 05:38.170 --> 05:41.010 Come forth, my guardian! 06:05.690 --> 06:06.860 What a massive attack. 06:07.280 --> 06:09.860 But can he maintain control? 06:20.370 --> 06:21.330 This brat... 06:36.070 --> 06:38.890 Well done, Mr. Wykes. 06:39.430 --> 06:44.900 Your mana capacity and ability to use advanced fire spells show potential. 06:45.400 --> 06:46.280 But— 06:54.070 --> 06:55.370 He... 06:55.810 --> 06:59.830 This exam doesn't count! An outsider interfered! 06:59.830 --> 07:02.010 Your exam was already over. 07:02.010 --> 07:05.090 Attempting a sneak attack despite that is completely unacceptable! 07:05.350 --> 07:10.220 That's your greatest weakness, I'd wager. B-Class seems right. 07:12.720 --> 07:17.220 This isn't over, you hear me?! My father will hear about this! 07:17.660 --> 07:19.270 Next, Note. 07:20.020 --> 07:24.340 Arthur... or rather, Note. Good luck. 07:32.240 --> 07:35.740 There's nothing at all in your file. 07:36.010 --> 07:38.740 Are you here for the exam under extenuating— 07:41.470 --> 07:42.510 Wh-What the— 07:42.510 --> 07:43.520 Hold it right there. 07:44.250 --> 07:46.000 Chief? 07:46.000 --> 07:49.130 Step aside. I'll take care of this one. 07:49.130 --> 07:55.410 But sir, an AA-Class sorcerer such as yourself administering an exam personally is unheard of. 07:55.410 --> 07:58.590 I'm not doubting your skills. 07:58.590 --> 08:02.640 I just happen to know his guarantor pretty well. 08:03.590 --> 08:05.890 You don't mind, do you, Note? 08:06.380 --> 08:10.400 The chief of Sapin's largest adventurer guild. 08:10.640 --> 08:14.010 Not only that, but he's an AA-Class adventurer. 08:14.400 --> 08:20.410 His defenses are flawless. I doubt this will be a typical practical exam. 08:23.660 --> 08:25.040 Let's begin. 08:30.420 --> 08:32.420 Congratulations! 08:32.420 --> 08:36.680 Starting today, you are registered as a B-Class adventurer. 08:36.680 --> 08:39.920 You're officially an adventurer, now. 08:42.060 --> 08:43.430 Sir, please explain! 08:43.690 --> 08:46.570 So many B-Class adventurers named in a single day... 08:46.570 --> 08:48.110 It's unheard of! 08:48.110 --> 08:50.190 And they're all children! 08:51.200 --> 08:55.950 Do the two of you remember what happened six months ago here in Xyrus? 08:57.850 --> 09:03.190 Do you mean the meet and greet for young people of all three races? 09:03.190 --> 09:05.500 In addition to that, the Kingdom of Sapin 09:05.500 --> 09:09.630 officially lifted the prohibition on recognizing elf and dwarf adventurers. 09:11.040 --> 09:15.470 Wait, then those kids were elves? Or dwarves? 09:16.130 --> 09:20.980 Lucas Wykes is a half-elf that lives in Sapin. 09:22.440 --> 09:26.850 The specifics of his background aren't known, but... 09:26.850 --> 09:29.320 I'd wager his mother is an elf slave. 09:30.210 --> 09:34.270 There have been rumors for a long time about the Wykes' family's questionable methods 09:34.270 --> 09:35.760 for producing sorcerer children. 09:35.760 --> 09:39.610 Then what about Elijah Knight, who we had no information on? 09:39.610 --> 09:42.700 Why did he get to skip the exam, on top of being named B-Class? 09:42.700 --> 09:47.250 Knight has someone who can act as a guarantor for his ability. 09:47.570 --> 09:51.090 Someone I'm afraid I am unable to overrule. 09:51.090 --> 09:52.750 Who could that be? 09:52.750 --> 09:58.010 There is apparently a human child in the Darv Kingdom who was raised by dwarves. 09:58.280 --> 10:00.270 And that's Elijah? 10:00.720 --> 10:06.170 He was sent to become accustomed to humans, as the first representative of the Darv Kingdom. 10:06.520 --> 10:08.270 That's my speculation, at least. 10:08.650 --> 10:12.250 For all this to happen so soon after allowing additional adventurer registrants... 10:12.800 --> 10:15.450 I can only wonder what will happen going forward. 10:15.450 --> 10:20.030 What about that masked augmenter that you examined, Chief? 10:20.030 --> 10:24.530 We know even less about him than Lucas and Elijah. 10:25.030 --> 10:28.390 To be honest, I have no idea who he might be. 10:28.900 --> 10:32.070 But I'm certain he wasn't sent by the elves or dwarves. 10:32.780 --> 10:36.640 The fact that his guarantor belongs to the Flamesworth family, 10:36.640 --> 10:40.800 wielders of the most powerful fire magic in the kingdom, is very interesting. 10:41.030 --> 10:43.680 That's why his fire magic was so impressive. 10:43.680 --> 10:47.930 No, what I was really impressed with was his skill with a sword. 10:52.200 --> 10:56.530 His movement was awkward, likely due to the fact that he's still growing. 10:58.980 --> 11:04.720 I can only imagine how terrifying he will be once he's fully grown. 11:22.600 --> 11:24.390 Don't be overconfident. 11:28.340 --> 11:29.390 Note. 11:30.830 --> 11:33.830 Are you okay? You were spacing out. 11:36.490 --> 11:39.650 My duel with Kaspian made something clear. 11:40.410 --> 11:44.530 I've grown too accustomed to this world. 11:45.340 --> 11:47.930 Too accustomed to the powers this world affords me. 11:47.930 --> 11:52.540 I'm neglecting the diligence that brought me strength in my past life as a result. 11:55.310 --> 11:56.540 Sorry. 12:00.590 --> 12:01.920 The way you stopped him... 12:02.570 --> 12:03.720 was reckless. 12:06.200 --> 12:09.320 But if you hadn't done something, I would have. 12:10.430 --> 12:12.670 Do you two know each other? 12:13.100 --> 12:18.360 Or was there some get-together for the B-Classs that I wasn't told about? 12:18.360 --> 12:21.610 We didn't feel like inviting someone who breaks the rules, that's all. 12:21.610 --> 12:23.390 Don't get full of yourself. 12:24.260 --> 12:27.240 Even inside the same ranks, there are different levels! 12:27.480 --> 12:28.270 Stop. 12:28.270 --> 12:29.740 Are those the kids? 12:30.250 --> 12:32.190 Are they really children? 12:32.190 --> 12:33.870 They do look young. 12:33.870 --> 12:35.210 Impressive. 12:34.180 --> 12:37.500 Looks like the Kingdom of Sapin has a promising new crop of adventurers. 12:37.500 --> 12:39.570 We're drawing a lot of attention. 12:39.570 --> 12:41.670 What a pain. 12:42.130 --> 12:45.190 I won't let you pull that crap ever again! 12:48.030 --> 12:50.150 We should get going, too. 12:50.890 --> 12:53.770 Sure. But where should we go? 12:53.770 --> 12:57.020 I've got a place in mind, actually. 13:05.590 --> 13:08.030 Is this is a beast pasture? 13:08.340 --> 13:10.530 It's more peaceful than I would've imagined. 13:10.530 --> 13:13.400 This area has already been thoroughly explored, 13:13.760 --> 13:19.190 so lower-class adventurers come here to train or collect material they'll need for quests. 13:19.520 --> 13:22.210 Then why are we here? 13:22.210 --> 13:25.760 Let's get going. We're a day out from our actual destination. 13:29.400 --> 13:30.470 She's fast! 13:31.150 --> 13:35.560 I never underestimated her, but I'm caught off guard by just how fast she is. 13:35.560 --> 13:39.560 I seem to have been wrong about quite a few things today. 13:42.880 --> 13:44.860 He keeps getting faster! 13:44.860 --> 13:47.860 Is he trying to force my hand? 13:51.460 --> 13:52.620 In that case... 13:53.070 --> 13:55.450 After I finish this string of blocks, 13:55.450 --> 13:57.330 I'll use this spell! 14:03.130 --> 14:04.840 Don't be overconfident. 14:05.750 --> 14:10.580 Where did I make the wrong assumption? 14:14.780 --> 14:15.730 What was that? 14:30.820 --> 14:31.880 We need to run. 14:32.930 --> 14:35.120 That monster isn't native to this area. 14:35.820 --> 14:37.100 What's it doing here? 14:42.500 --> 14:44.790 They captured it alive, and then it escaped. 14:44.790 --> 14:46.420 Why would they do that? 14:50.010 --> 14:51.380 It's going to catch us. 15:09.530 --> 15:11.350 Run, Arthur! 15:24.030 --> 15:24.920 Jasmine! 15:37.750 --> 15:40.020 Thanks, Arthur. 15:50.800 --> 15:51.780 Not good! 15:57.240 --> 15:58.200 Not yet. 16:02.940 --> 16:04.830 Wait for the right moment. 16:09.240 --> 16:10.240 Arthur? 16:10.990 --> 16:12.710 I won't make the same mistake again. 16:13.690 --> 16:16.090 I can not afford to. I can not afford to. 16:54.670 --> 16:57.400 I guess you had it all figured out. 16:59.820 --> 17:01.100 Owowowow! 17:01.900 --> 17:03.010 What was that for?! 17:03.010 --> 17:06.480 I wish you'd look a little more worried in situations like that. 17:07.320 --> 17:09.860 Though that might sound weird coming from me... 17:11.390 --> 17:16.470 Could someone please tell me where I made the wrong assumption? 17:19.830 --> 17:24.370 I became an adventurer to get away from my family. 17:25.690 --> 17:31.880 The Flamesworths have produced powerful sorcerers for generations. 17:32.180 --> 17:36.690 And I was always taught that fire is the strongest of the elements, 17:37.110 --> 17:41.390 so I was proud to belong to that family. 17:41.680 --> 17:47.280 I think the fact that I awakened earlier than any of my siblings is why my parents 17:47.280 --> 17:49.150 had such high expectations for me. 17:50.150 --> 17:52.320 And maybe that's why... 17:53.230 --> 17:59.050 When they realized I had no talent with fire magic, they all started calling me 17:59.630 --> 18:00.770 a failure. 18:01.160 --> 18:03.030 That doesn't make any sense! 18:03.570 --> 18:06.360 I know that mana cores have different power levels, 18:06.360 --> 18:08.670 but there's no hierarchy of elements! 18:08.670 --> 18:10.940 It's down to how well the caster uses them! 18:16.280 --> 18:19.680 Sorry! I've just never seen you worked up like this, before. 18:20.030 --> 18:22.160 It was surprising to see you angry. 18:25.530 --> 18:30.940 I think the outburst was due to how much what she described reminded me of my past life. 18:31.810 --> 18:35.720 Of how I was also called a failure. 18:37.470 --> 18:39.990 But... it just doesn't make any sense. 18:39.990 --> 18:46.650 In the past, I've been scolded by the Twinhorns for fighting like you did today. 18:47.250 --> 18:54.620 I didn't understand how to cooperate... or how to convey to someone that you trust them. 18:55.390 --> 18:58.150 They taught me all of that. 18:59.100 --> 19:02.660 Meeting them is what changed me, bit by bit. 19:03.260 --> 19:05.660 Though they still get angry at me, occasionally. 19:06.250 --> 19:07.380 What about you? 19:08.540 --> 19:09.650 I... 19:17.660 --> 19:20.900 Will I be able to change? 19:21.610 --> 19:23.090 Someone like me. 19:24.020 --> 19:25.180 Arthur. 19:25.180 --> 19:26.160 Arthur. 19:26.560 --> 19:28.200 Little Arthur. 19:28.200 --> 19:29.540 Art. 19:29.540 --> 19:30.810 Arthur. 19:30.810 --> 19:32.170 Big brother! 19:34.400 --> 19:35.970 I can change. 19:36.950 --> 19:38.810 I have to believe I can. 19:40.010 --> 19:44.980 So that going forward, I'll always be able to protect them. 19:48.850 --> 19:51.390 I was almost able to reach his hand... 19:51.390 --> 19:52.940 Well, not literally. 19:53.290 --> 19:56.560 And why is he traveling with a woman?! 19:56.560 --> 20:00.040 He seems to have a different one with him every time I look! 20:04.900 --> 20:06.450 That looked dangerous. 20:06.450 --> 20:09.580 G-Grandpa?! How long have you been there? 20:09.580 --> 20:13.460 I was just, uh... 20:14.030 --> 20:15.210 Sorry. 20:17.880 --> 20:22.540 If you're jealous that Arthur is taking on a new challenge, 20:22.540 --> 20:25.220 why not start something yourself? 20:26.060 --> 20:27.260 Like what? 20:27.260 --> 20:30.470 Well, for example... 22:08.590 --> 22:11.070 Two years later 22:11.420 --> 22:13.080 You hear the rumors? 22:13.080 --> 22:16.260 About the guy who's strong as hell? 22:16.260 --> 22:18.080 It's gotta be a buncha nonsense. 22:18.350 --> 22:22.090 Turns out, it's not. A friend of mine saw him. 22:22.390 --> 22:24.230 He's supposed to be smaller than you'd think. 22:24.590 --> 22:30.090 I've heard about this. He's traveling with the Flamesworth girl, right? 22:30.500 --> 22:32.600 The Masked Swordsman! 22:32.600 --> 22:34.350 Come on, Note. 22:34.850 --> 22:36.520 Okay, Jasmine. 22:45.610 --> 22:48.310 And now... it's time to set out.