WEBVTT 00:29.970 --> 00:31.530 I'm glad you decided to come. 00:31.930 --> 00:36.040 Note... or rather, Arthur Leywin. 00:37.290 --> 00:40.550 You were the one who defeated the Elder Woods, yes? 00:43.420 --> 00:45.630 He's strong, and dangerous. 00:46.670 --> 00:48.340 More than anyone I've ever encountered. 02:19.530 --> 02:24.530 #12 The King Enrolls. 02:21.760 --> 02:25.400 If I'm the target... is Lucas behind this? 02:26.280 --> 02:27.900 Who sent you? 02:29.660 --> 02:34.360 That fledgling you have in mind has served his purpose. 02:34.360 --> 02:36.240 He's not lying. 02:36.240 --> 02:38.300 Lucas is nothing compared to whoever this is. 02:38.700 --> 02:41.700 The Wykes family has provided some value, 02:41.700 --> 02:45.270 but now there's a matter that takes greater precedence, 02:45.600 --> 02:50.670 considering a single adventurer was able to defeat the Elder Woods. 02:55.900 --> 03:01.810 Arthur Leywin... his father, Reynolds, and his mother, Alice. 03:02.060 --> 03:07.820 Born 12 years ago. Awakened his mana core at the tender age of two, 03:07.820 --> 03:10.750 before moving to Xyrus City. 03:12.020 --> 03:15.910 His family was attacked by bandits en route, leading to his disappearance. 03:15.910 --> 03:18.960 He reunited with his family three years later. 03:19.390 --> 03:21.450 He registered with the adventurer's guild at age ten, 03:21.780 --> 03:23.580 under the alias of "Note." 03:23.950 --> 03:28.710 He had a stint as an adventurer at the side of Jasmine Flamesworth. 03:29.330 --> 03:33.090 Your parents were members of the Twinhorns as well, yes? 03:33.330 --> 03:35.840 He retraced the path I've taken. 03:36.320 --> 03:38.800 You certainly seem knowledgeable about me. 03:39.290 --> 03:40.590 Are you a fan, by any chance? 03:40.590 --> 03:41.850 Don't bother. 03:43.100 --> 03:46.850 I'm not here to fight. I'm just curious. 03:47.250 --> 03:51.810 The guild records say Note... that is to say, you, 03:51.810 --> 03:54.730 defeated the Elder Woods by yourself. 03:54.730 --> 03:56.110 How did you manage that? 03:56.700 --> 03:58.850 Brald and the others were there, too. 03:58.850 --> 04:01.710 He wasn't strong enough to manage something like that. 04:01.710 --> 04:03.240 What makes you so sure? 04:03.240 --> 04:06.180 I have a very good grasp of his strength, 04:06.540 --> 04:10.350 since I was the one who sent him there. 04:12.920 --> 04:14.000 I see. 04:15.550 --> 04:16.790 It was you. 04:18.060 --> 04:19.300 You have to pay. 04:29.470 --> 04:30.530 What was that? 04:37.290 --> 04:39.070 Sonic magic?! 04:39.420 --> 04:41.020 That's only the beginning. 04:54.670 --> 04:57.100 The interval between his casting is so short, 04:57.530 --> 04:59.590 and he has access to a myriad of elements. 05:00.740 --> 05:02.880 Is this some form of magic I don't know? 05:10.210 --> 05:12.110 But with this timing... 05:34.000 --> 05:39.770 Your swordplay and mana control could both be described as first-rate. 05:39.770 --> 05:46.010 Yet, there's still more. I can tell, having seen many a mana beast before. 05:46.410 --> 05:50.780 The power that inhabits your mana core is... one of a kind. 05:53.020 --> 05:57.770 It was you who killed the Elder Woods, Arthur Leywin. 06:00.120 --> 06:02.530 You said you've seen many mana beasts. 06:03.100 --> 06:06.030 I take it you're behind the strangeness in the Beast Glades? 06:06.030 --> 06:10.560 It was a very convenient location to test the results of my research. 06:11.050 --> 06:12.540 Nothing more. 06:12.880 --> 06:18.740 Now, tell me... how did you defeat the Elder Woods— 06:26.090 --> 06:27.470 You little wretch. 06:28.800 --> 06:31.560 You've been holding back. 06:31.770 --> 06:34.410 I'm not foolish enough to expose myself to a foe 06:34.410 --> 06:36.560 I don't know the identity or objective of. 06:38.290 --> 06:41.960 Now, answer me. What are you after? 06:42.400 --> 06:43.320 You— 06:47.250 --> 06:51.330 I wouldn't shout too much. Considering where you chose to meet... 06:55.050 --> 06:57.580 I doubt you want to draw much attention. 06:58.830 --> 07:01.590 What in the world are you? 07:12.930 --> 07:14.110 I want answers. 07:16.330 --> 07:20.240 There's no doubt of it. You beat the Elder Woods. 07:21.740 --> 07:25.830 I suppose my curiosity has led me to catch a tiger by its tail. 07:27.860 --> 07:31.730 My objective is control over mana beasts. 07:31.730 --> 07:34.870 I'm looking to complete the spell necessary for that. 07:34.870 --> 07:38.610 I can already control anything A-class and below. 07:38.610 --> 07:43.890 But S-class mana beasts are still beyond me. 07:44.280 --> 07:47.160 You weren't controlling the Elder Woods? 07:49.200 --> 07:53.720 The wills of S-class beasts keep me from taking control. 07:55.090 --> 07:59.240 So I took measures to remove their will! 08:04.400 --> 08:07.360 I wasn't in control of the Elder Woods. 08:07.360 --> 08:12.240 But by removing its will, I was able to broadly direct its actions. 08:12.240 --> 08:16.550 Directing it to kill anyone who entered the cave! 08:17.850 --> 08:19.770 This is a strengthening potion 08:19.770 --> 08:24.250 that explosively increases mana at the cost of lost will. 08:24.250 --> 08:28.060 It's my first time using it on a human. Desperate times, you understand. 08:29.320 --> 08:34.010 My anonymity is too precious to me! 08:36.120 --> 08:39.140 He's too dangerous! I have to stop him from getting away! 10:09.250 --> 10:10.960 What's going on out there?! 10:10.960 --> 10:12.280 Mom... 10:14.650 --> 10:16.880 Arthur... Where's Arthur? 10:19.410 --> 10:21.290 Elijah, have you seen Arthur? 10:22.580 --> 10:23.790 He's missing?! 10:33.650 --> 10:36.550 People I care about live beyond here. 10:37.680 --> 10:38.800 I don't care who you are. 10:39.550 --> 10:41.310 You will not pass! 11:27.460 --> 11:29.310 How about this?! 11:51.800 --> 11:55.420 He has the physical abilities of an S-class mana beast. 11:55.420 --> 11:58.180 And on top of that, he can cast magic... 11:58.690 --> 12:00.430 with an incredible level of output. 12:03.240 --> 12:06.180 Neither my swords or spells are having any effect! 12:07.600 --> 12:08.690 What else? 12:10.850 --> 12:12.320 What else can I do? 12:14.190 --> 12:15.440 Damn it— 12:45.850 --> 12:47.220 I see. 12:47.930 --> 12:49.980 Then, loss... 12:50.520 --> 12:52.620 To deprive others... 12:54.570 --> 12:56.470 This is what it feels like. 13:06.140 --> 13:08.850 If this ending... 13:09.620 --> 13:13.250 is the penance for my previous life, 13:13.730 --> 13:15.270 then there's nothing I... 13:27.840 --> 13:28.520 Grandma? 13:29.050 --> 13:36.400 Arthur. What will you do with that power, if you get stronger? 13:41.960 --> 13:46.660 I'll protect... the people... I care about. 14:08.430 --> 14:09.560 Here I come! 14:27.870 --> 14:30.950 Absolute Zero! 14:58.160 --> 15:02.500 I have taken... so many lives, 15:03.400 --> 15:05.490 and brought so many nations to ruin. 15:06.650 --> 15:10.490 But even then... in spite of that— 15:11.230 --> 15:12.460 Arthur... 15:23.870 --> 15:26.630 I will not be beaten! 16:13.060 --> 16:14.510 Enough of you! 16:29.660 --> 16:33.010 "Don't let your heart fill with hatred and rage." 16:34.000 --> 16:39.170 How many times have I broken my promise to you already? 16:40.820 --> 16:43.240 Forgive me, Sylvia. 16:45.370 --> 16:48.060 I guess I shouldn't stick around here. 17:00.940 --> 17:02.400 You look a mess. 17:02.680 --> 17:05.400 You?! We've got bigger concerns! 17:05.690 --> 17:07.630 Listen to me! That boy— 17:07.630 --> 17:10.230 The city is a mess. 17:10.230 --> 17:12.780 Covering it up is going to be an absolute nightmare. 17:12.780 --> 17:14.660 That! Doesn't! Matter! 17:14.970 --> 17:20.120 That's no ordinary beast inside the boy! Its power surpasses S-class! 17:20.120 --> 17:23.040 Like something of legend or mythology— 17:24.140 --> 17:27.330 Wait. No, but that's... 17:27.690 --> 17:29.910 Yet, it has to be. 17:30.540 --> 17:33.170 He has a dragon's— 17:38.650 --> 17:40.680 Wh-Why? 17:46.750 --> 17:48.440 The day after the attack, 17:49.280 --> 17:54.700 I was barely able to avoid giving Alice and Eleanor any real answers. 17:55.640 --> 17:57.950 I had a little bit of help. 17:58.700 --> 18:01.040 "A mana beast escaped and ran amuck." 18:01.040 --> 18:03.710 "Academy Director Cynthia assisted in its recapture." 18:04.190 --> 18:06.020 That was the story that was told. 18:08.210 --> 18:11.210 Reynolds didn't ask questions. 18:11.950 --> 18:15.970 Possibly because he'd realized something. 18:17.160 --> 18:22.940 I returned to the ruins of the church, hoping to find some clues, 18:22.940 --> 18:24.480 but there was nothing. 18:25.120 --> 18:29.480 My memories of that day are something I will never forget, 18:30.120 --> 18:33.810 but they will be buried by other memories as time goes by. 18:43.300 --> 18:48.750 Time spent away from battle, with the people I care about... 18:49.080 --> 18:52.510 was more valuable than anything I could imagine. 19:02.650 --> 19:04.270 Sonic magic... 19:05.020 --> 19:06.030 Was that her? 19:19.630 --> 19:26.290 You who will become the future leaders, scholars, and movers of Dicathen... 19:26.290 --> 19:30.090 I welcome you to our humble academy. 19:30.090 --> 19:33.270 I am Cynthia Goodsky, the director. 19:33.840 --> 19:36.480 And I get the feeling this will be a very special year. 19:36.880 --> 19:41.860 There has never been a class with so many elves and dwarves enrolled, 19:41.860 --> 19:43.640 for one thing. 19:43.640 --> 19:46.580 And I can imagine no better way to greet you, 19:46.580 --> 19:50.150 than with a word from your student body's representatives; 19:50.830 --> 19:54.700 a round of applause, please, for your student council. 21:43.140 --> 21:44.010 Sylvie! 21:57.730 --> 22:03.490 "Come along now. It's safe. You can go home." 22:05.780 --> 22:09.910 "I don't think so. A tree golem could eat a child like me in no time." 22:11.070 --> 22:12.790 "Then, do you know which direction you came from?" 22:13.010 --> 22:17.540 "Can't say that I do. I was chasing some bugs and then I got lost." 22:19.710 --> 22:21.120 "Okay, then." 22:21.920 --> 22:24.870 "What's your name?" 22:24.870 --> 22:27.550 "It's Tessia. Tessia Eralith." 22:27.970 --> 22:29.560 "What's yours?" 22:29.900 --> 22:31.560 "Arthur Leywin." 22:34.540 --> 22:38.190 It's funny how we both remember so much of what we said. 22:38.190 --> 22:39.320 Tell me about it. 22:40.080 --> 22:42.560 It's been a while, Arthur. 22:42.560 --> 22:44.790 It really has, Tess.