My first impression was of a normal boy.
But he wasn't like the immature boys that I disliked.
Princess Kathyln?!
And Prince Curtis?!
#11 The King Celebrates.
What's the meaning of this?
Your Highness, my friends and I were enjoying a chat
when that barbaric commoner attacked us for no reason!
Of all the nerve. You were—
We were doing nothing!
Do you really think you could injure this dwarf
and expect us to believe that excuse?
Is that true?
No, sir! It was in self defense!
It's such an obvious lie. How can my brother be so foolish?
What absolute idiocy.
Arthur!
How dare you speak to the prince of Sapin like that!
I have to apologize. I tend to speak in a coarse fashion when I hear lies.
He's so small. Where is all this strength coming from?!
Now, now.
Please forgive my nephew.
He is simply trying to say that those other boys are lying.
Mr. Helstea? What are you doing here?
We came across that group bullying the other boy.
You dare lie to me?
Identify yourself.
My name is Jamiel. I am the eldest son of the Trident family, Your Highness.
The Tridents?
This has become complicated.
The Tridents make
significant donations to both Xyrus Academy and the royal family.
If something were to happen to their heir...
Your acts of violence are—
Given that nobody was seriously injured,
if all involved agree to overlook what's happened...
Of course. Even royalty won't risk messing with me.
Uncle Vincent, you have one of those rolled letter communicators, right?
I do, yes.
Who are you contacting?
Cynthia Goodsky.
Is this kid a moron?
Does he really think the director of Xyrus Academy will answer?
Vincent.
I can't say I appreciate you contacting me without any warning like this.
It's Arthur Leywin, ma'am.
Arthur! You, on the other hand, I'm always happy to hear from.
How long has it been?
She sure changed her tune!
A student at the academy, Jamiel Trident, and his friends
were bullying a dwarf because of their prejudice.
I'd like you to expel them.
This is what you called me about? And did you say Trident?
I understand, but considering who's involved...
And there we go. That commoner might be familiar with the director,
but that's nothing compared to the amount of money
we've poured into the academy.
If you still want me to enroll...
All right, they're expelled!
Please forgive my earlier behavior.
I should have been more firm in my response; that was unbecoming of a prince.
I should apologize as well. My emotions got the better of me.
Justifiably so. We must eliminate racial discrimination from the continent.
Arthur, eh? He seems like a handful.
I thought as much when I first met him, but...
Hey, are you listening to me?
Excuse me.
Would you care to join me for tea sometime?
Certainly.
I'll see you at the academy then.
What was that?! What happened to my cold-blooded, taciturn sister?!
There really is something different about him.
Humans, elves, and dwarves in attendance...
I am Blaine Glayder, king of the Kingdom of Sapin.
The kings and queens of your kingdoms
have all gathered here on this momentous day.
Are you all aware of the animosity between men and elves?
Or how dwarves have been considered little more than business partners?
I ask you to let the past be the past, cast aside your old prejudices,
and look at things from a new perspective.
Doing so will serve not only your own best interests,
but those of your children, and the future of the entire continent!
The other continent is finally being revealed to the public.
What I'm worried about is the fact that they've been able to
camouflage mana beasts in order to surveil Dicathen.
That would imply they either fear us or are hostile.
Is something wrong, Arthur?
You seemed like your mind was somewhere else.
I wouldn't say that.
In discussions about the future of our continent,
I have found myself in agreement with King Glayder.
There are places within our home, the Dicathen Continent,
where few have ever tread due to the danger.
But suppose that even greater danger and mystery
existed outside of our continent.
We are here today, ladies and gentlemen, to officially announce...
that we have evidence of another continent existing beyond Dicathen.
We can confirm that they have attempted to make contact with us,
but neither of our continents have the technology to make such a long journey.
All of us are kin, in that we were born on the continent of Dicathen.
I myself am proud of this fact,
and would hope that future generations feel the same way.
This marks the beginning of a new era for those of us
who call this continent our home!
There will surely be challenges in coordinating
the three races and their respective kingdoms.
As part of that,
we would like to name six individuals and their new duties.
They are representatives of their respective races,
trusted by the royalty of each for their courage and intelligence.
The six of them will work to ensure the safety and
prosperity of their homelands,
in a new era which we will all be able to enjoy.
They will be collectively known as the Six Lances,
and in time become known as symbols of our continent.
Alea Triscan.
Varay Aurae.
Olfred Warend.
Aya Grephin.
Mica Earthborn.
Bairon Wykes.
Did he just say "Wykes"?
As in Lucas' brother?
To the Six Lances: you are to defend us all and seize glory.
To all who train to become mages: with daily dedication,
you may one day become one of the Six Lances!
Because potential is limitless!
This was a day where I was confronted with reality.
Lucas Wykes...
Despite causing the death of his comrades,
using his family's connections and authority, he was cleared of wrongdoing.
I had been warned that retribution against Lucas would be suicidal,
and now I see that's due to his brother.
A brother who is not simply a powerful mage, but now one of the Lances.
I had more pressing matters to attend to than Lucas, anyway.
Yay! Let's go, let's go!
You have to stay and watch my room.
Uncle Vincent warned us about strangers sneaking in during the party.
I don't want to put you in danger.
Don't worry. I'll bring back plenty of food.
Yay!
Welcome. Please, come inside.
You'll want to ask him for a dance later.
Mother...
Y'know, I'm actually enrolling in Xyrus Academy.
Maybe we could go out for tea sometime...
Huh?
I actually made this metal. If you'd like, I could...
Your black hair is so lovely.
He reeks of desperation.
And now, tonight's guest of honor!
Everybody get ready!
What happened to a small party with just family?
Happy birthday, Eleanor!
Happy birthday!
I'd like to thank you all for coming.
I appreciate you celebrating my dear daughter's birthday with us!
Dad...
I've led a pretty charmed life, and now my greatest desire
is to see my darling son and daughter dance together!
I didn't know they were going to be dancing.
When did they practice?
They didn't!
Damn it, Reynolds!
No way! I don't even know how to dance!
Eleanor.
Would you give me the honor of this dance?
Arthur... But I...
Start the music!
It sure looks like they practiced.
But they didn't.
I didn't expect the high society dancing I learned
in my past life to come in handy at a time like this.
That was amazing, Eleanor!
That was such splendid dancing, it made me sick.
Got a minute to talk?
I could really use a drink tonight, but I suppose juice will have to suffice.
You're a showy little bastard, aren't you?
What can I do for the continent's premiere engineer tonight?
Wonderful. He's sarcastic, too.
I came to let you know that the adjusted design for your vessel
was approved by the advisory committee and construction has begun.
The advisory committee?
It's a gathering where the royalty of Dicathen's three kingdoms
can speak to each other on equal footing.
Congratulations. I can only imagine the reward you got for its design.
Money, fame, and authority are nothing more but a means to an end for me.
What I really want is—
Um, excuse me!
You're Professor Gideon, right?
We saw the news.
You designed that massive boat...
I'm a bit busy at the moment—
I'm a huge fan of yours! It's really you!
Hey, Arthur! I'm not done talking to you!
Fame certainly comes with its drawbacks.
Arthur!
Thanks. I didn't know you were out here.
I hear you've been really busy since joining the student council.
Yeah. I just got here, in fact.
It's been a while, Lilia.
Yes. It really has.
Were you always taller than me?
From the boys who've been staring at you,
I have to assume you're pretty popular at school.
I don't have a boyfriend or anything, okay?!
Besides, it's thanks to you that my life changed.
Well, if you really feel that way...
Any boyfriend you get has to get my seal of approval!
I can be just as harsh as Uncle Vincent, you know.
I guess so. You probably wouldn't...
Pardon me, young lady.
Do you mind if I borrow your friend for a moment?
Professor Gideon?!
Of course!
I'll talk to you later, Arthur.
See what I mean? I'm a veritable celebrity.
And so modest, to boot.
I have to say, you're quite the little lady killer.
That girl's fallen for you, you realize.
I know.
You seem to get along well enough,
but you don't intend to things further?
The way she feels about me has less to do with attraction
and more to do with gratitude.
She might not realize that yet, but she will in time.
The way you sound so experienced at your age is absolutely infuriating.
You didn't stop by to give me dating advice, did you?
Oh, right. What I was trying to say is...
I intend to use the money, fame, and authority that the committee provides me
to obtain something in particular.
Your knowledge!
I already regret sharing the design for the steam engine.
I don't want to divert this world from its natural path any more than I already have.
Things had been going well enough on this continent without my intervention.
Then you do have more ideas with the potential to change the world!
Hell yeah!
He only hears what he wants to, huh?
Mr. Gideon.
Let me be blunt: I have no intention of satisfying your selfish, personal curiosity.
Well, you certainly know how to kill a buzz.
In that case, how about a give-and-take relationship?
I won't ask for the kind of knowledge that can change the world,
but I would appreciate you lending me your brain from time to time.
In exchange, I'll provide you with anything you need.
How's that sound?
Do you accept?
Consider it a deal.
This seems lovely.
Another dress?
There's another present here.
Who's it from?
There's a letter.
"Dear Eleanor."
"I'm sure you're tired of all the dresses and tea sets you've received."
It's a bow!
And it's so beautiful!
This design looks elvish.
The letter isn't signed.
Could it really be...
Did you really wanna just leave the present without seeing anyone?
I'd rather all of Arthur's attention be on his sister today.
I totally get what you mean. Having to meet your crush's family takes courage.
It's not like that!
Then you didn't want any interruptions for your emotional reunion?
Not that, either!
Arthur and I...
We'll see each other at the academy soon enough.
Where's my present from my favorite big brother?
Eleanor! You've received enough presents already.
What are these?
And there's something for me, too?
A necklace!
If you wear that, you'll be safe even when Dad and I aren't around.
That's so lovely. Where do they sell necklaces like that?
Unfortunately, they're the only two like them in the entire world.
Happy birthday, Eleanor.
These are the people I care about.