1 00:01:09,152 --> 00:01:11,196 Introduction to Modern Magic And thus, 2 00:01:11,196 --> 00:01:17,160 just as necromancy's soul cloning and alchemy's homunculi are considered taboo, 3 00:01:17,160 --> 00:01:23,166 spirit channeling is considered an even greater taboo by the ethics of modern magic. 4 00:01:23,208 --> 00:01:28,213 "Then why do we need to learn about spirit channeling in modern magic school?" 5 00:01:28,213 --> 00:01:32,133 ...is what many would ask. 6 00:01:32,133 --> 00:01:34,135 But that would be a mistake. 7 00:01:34,135 --> 00:01:37,138 In terms of its ability to observe the soul, 8 00:01:37,138 --> 00:01:41,184 spirit channeling has greatly contributed to the development of— 9 00:01:41,184 --> 00:01:43,228 What's the matter, Professor Maguro? 10 00:01:43,228 --> 00:01:46,147 Please continue the lecture. 11 00:01:46,147 --> 00:01:47,232 It's Mag. 12 00:01:47,232 --> 00:01:50,151 Please take proper notes. 13 00:01:50,151 --> 00:01:51,194 Worry not. 14 00:01:51,194 --> 00:01:53,154 I have it all memorized. 15 00:01:53,196 --> 00:01:58,201 In that case, the incident I spoke about at the start of class in year 722 of the Continental Era— 16 00:01:58,201 --> 00:01:59,244 The Railrod Incident. 17 00:01:59,244 --> 00:02:02,247 Railrod, a court mage of the Ruestand Kingdom, 18 00:02:02,247 --> 00:02:04,249 was experimenting with spirit channeling, 19 00:02:04,249 --> 00:02:09,170 and he lost control of his body to the soul of a hero that he channeled. 20 00:02:09,212 --> 00:02:11,214 That day was quite a disaster. 21 00:02:11,214 --> 00:02:14,217 I didn't expect Railrod to be so distracted by his wife's infidelity 22 00:02:14,217 --> 00:02:16,177 that it would disrupt his spell— 23 00:02:16,177 --> 00:02:18,179 Okay, that's the right answer. 24 00:02:18,179 --> 00:02:19,180 Infidelity? 25 00:02:19,180 --> 00:02:21,141 Did the professor ever mention that? 26 00:02:21,141 --> 00:02:23,184 He talks like he saw it in person. 27 00:02:23,184 --> 00:02:24,185 No way, right? 28 00:02:28,148 --> 00:02:31,151 Why are you looking so proud, Machina? 29 00:02:40,160 --> 00:02:41,202 Hey, look. 30 00:02:41,202 --> 00:02:42,203 Are those the exchange students? 31 00:02:42,203 --> 00:02:46,166 He's Veltol, right? Weird bunch. The live-streamer? 32 00:02:46,166 --> 00:02:47,208 I watched him the other day. 33 00:02:47,208 --> 00:02:48,209 Is it really him? 34 00:02:48,209 --> 00:02:51,212 Hm... Are you interested in the exchange students too, 35 00:02:52,172 --> 00:02:57,177 head of the ruined Reynard Clan, Lady Hizuki Reynard-Yamada? 36 00:02:57,218 --> 00:03:01,222 And what business does the heir of the noble Heygrams family have with me? 37 00:03:01,222 --> 00:03:07,187 It's a noble's duty to show those who lack nobility the proper path. 38 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:09,231 At least, that is my belief. 39 00:03:10,232 --> 00:03:13,151 Yet what are you doing? 40 00:03:13,193 --> 00:03:15,153 You have no talent for magic, 41 00:03:15,153 --> 00:03:17,155 yet you cling to this school 42 00:03:17,155 --> 00:03:19,199 and hang your head in a corner of the classroom 43 00:03:19,199 --> 00:03:21,243 purely because you're part of the Three Great Houses. 44 00:03:22,202 --> 00:03:24,204 Calling yourself a noble is a stretch. 45 00:03:28,208 --> 00:03:31,169 You're nothing but the daughter of an Electric Town man 46 00:03:31,169 --> 00:03:32,212 and an elf with bad taste. 47 00:03:33,171 --> 00:03:35,215 Just a half-elf halfwit. 48 00:03:37,259 --> 00:03:40,220 What's that look for? 49 00:03:40,220 --> 00:03:43,181 You can say what you will about me, 50 00:03:43,181 --> 00:03:46,184 but I won't let you insult my mother and father! 51 00:03:47,143 --> 00:03:49,229 I merely stated the truth. 52 00:03:49,229 --> 00:03:52,148 Don't get angry because I tell the truth. Cease your screeching. 53 00:03:53,149 --> 00:03:56,236 Can you not see I am merrily enjoying a bowl of udon? 54 00:03:56,236 --> 00:03:58,154 And who are you? 55 00:03:58,196 --> 00:04:01,241 Have you already forgotten the name of a man who introduced himself this morning? 56 00:04:01,241 --> 00:04:03,201 And you, little noble? 57 00:04:05,203 --> 00:04:08,206 My apologies, Veltol. 58 00:04:08,206 --> 00:04:11,167 I am Albert Heygrams. 59 00:04:11,167 --> 00:04:13,169 The eldest son of the Heygrams family. 60 00:04:13,253 --> 00:04:15,213 Heygrams? 61 00:04:16,172 --> 00:04:17,173 No matter. 62 00:04:18,174 --> 00:04:19,217 The thing about udon 63 00:04:20,176 --> 00:04:23,180 is that it's meant to be eaten in silence with focus. 64 00:04:23,221 --> 00:04:25,182 Yet what have we here? 65 00:04:25,223 --> 00:04:30,187 My ears are ringing with hypocritical notions of nobility and disparaging remarks, 66 00:04:30,187 --> 00:04:33,148 so now my udon is ruined. 67 00:04:33,190 --> 00:04:40,155 You have no right to call me hypocritical with your fake job of live-streaming. 68 00:04:40,155 --> 00:04:42,199 Have you been watching my streams? 69 00:04:42,240 --> 00:04:45,202 Thank you for contributing to my ad revenue! 70 00:04:45,202 --> 00:04:49,164 I merely heard my classmates mentioning it! 71 00:04:49,164 --> 00:04:51,166 You stand before the eldest son of the Heygrams family, 72 00:04:51,166 --> 00:04:53,168 and yet you dare— Hold on. 73 00:04:53,168 --> 00:04:54,169 Heygrams... 74 00:04:54,169 --> 00:04:55,212 Heygrams! 75 00:04:55,212 --> 00:04:59,216 Ah, so you're the descendant of Ganfall Heygrams? 76 00:04:59,216 --> 00:05:02,219 H-How do you know the name of our founder? 77 00:05:02,219 --> 00:05:04,179 I knew it. 78 00:05:04,179 --> 00:05:07,182 So that coward didn't die after all. 79 00:05:07,182 --> 00:05:09,142 What are you blathering about? 80 00:05:09,226 --> 00:05:11,186 That takes me back. 81 00:05:11,228 --> 00:05:14,231 When I stood before him at the Battle of Stanbolt, 82 00:05:14,231 --> 00:05:17,901 the pitiful Ganfall Heygrams grew terrified and fled in disgrace. 83 00:05:17,901 --> 00:05:19,736 How can you adopt such an attitude when you have even less talent 84 00:05:19,736 --> 00:05:22,739 than the woman you so wholeheartedly ridicule? 85 00:05:22,781 --> 00:05:25,784 You claim that I'm inferior to her? 86 00:05:25,784 --> 00:05:29,746 Inferior to the defective Reynard?! 87 00:05:30,789 --> 00:05:35,794 It seems I need to teach you how things are done here at this school. 88 00:05:37,754 --> 00:05:39,798 I challenge you to a duel! 89 00:05:44,344 --> 00:05:47,264 This is blowing things out of proportion. 90 00:05:47,264 --> 00:05:48,306 Hello, hello! 91 00:05:49,266 --> 00:05:51,309 You were having a hard time there, huh? 92 00:05:51,309 --> 00:05:54,271 Everyone sure is keeping their distance from you. 93 00:05:54,271 --> 00:05:55,272 What did you do? 94 00:05:55,272 --> 00:05:56,273 Takahashi. 95 00:05:58,275 --> 00:06:03,280 They don't like the fact that I'm attending this school when I'm a failure. 96 00:06:03,280 --> 00:06:04,322 Huh. 97 00:06:04,322 --> 00:06:05,323 A failure? 98 00:06:07,242 --> 00:06:09,327 My grades in theory are actually pretty good. 99 00:06:10,287 --> 00:06:12,289 But I can't use magic. 100 00:06:12,289 --> 00:06:13,290 Huh? For real? 101 00:06:13,290 --> 00:06:15,333 Then why go to a school of magic? 102 00:06:16,293 --> 00:06:18,253 Er, sorry. 103 00:06:18,253 --> 00:06:19,254 It's fine. 104 00:06:19,254 --> 00:06:20,297 I'm used to hearing it. 105 00:06:21,298 --> 00:06:23,341 Well, I have my reasons. 106 00:06:24,259 --> 00:06:25,302 Hm... 107 00:06:26,261 --> 00:06:29,347 Setting that aside, I'm surprised they permit duels. 108 00:06:29,347 --> 00:06:35,312 One of this school's goals is to train mages capable of combat. 109 00:06:35,312 --> 00:06:37,314 You need to have a teacher officiating the duel, 110 00:06:37,314 --> 00:06:41,276 but as long as you do, then duels are encouraged. 111 00:06:41,359 --> 00:06:43,361 Professor Mag has it rough, though. 112 00:06:44,279 --> 00:06:46,323 She's way too nice to people. 113 00:06:47,324 --> 00:06:49,326 Let's get this over with quickly. 114 00:06:49,326 --> 00:06:52,287 Our lunch break will be over soon. 115 00:06:52,287 --> 00:06:53,288 Well, hold on. 116 00:06:54,247 --> 00:06:55,290 You there, woman! 117 00:06:56,291 --> 00:06:59,294 Uh, um... Hijiki! 118 00:06:59,294 --> 00:07:00,295 Huh?! 119 00:07:00,295 --> 00:07:02,339 It's Hi-zu-ki! Hizuki! 120 00:07:02,339 --> 00:07:05,258 I'm not named after seaweed! 121 00:07:05,300 --> 00:07:07,302 Keep your eyes open and watch closely! 122 00:07:07,302 --> 00:07:12,307 Witness the brilliant victory of Veltol Velvet Velsvalt! 123 00:07:12,307 --> 00:07:14,351 You presume you've already won? 124 00:07:14,351 --> 00:07:16,269 How naïve. 125 00:07:16,311 --> 00:07:19,314 Let me explain the sad truth to our ignorant exchange student. 126 00:07:20,273 --> 00:07:26,363 When in comes to mana release, mana manipulation, and mana reserves... 127 00:07:26,363 --> 00:07:31,284 I'm the only student in this school who has received an A+ rating in everything. 128 00:07:31,284 --> 00:07:37,332 In other words, no one at this school can match me in magical combat! 129 00:07:37,332 --> 00:07:39,292 I don't know about the others, 130 00:07:39,292 --> 00:07:43,296 but if you've received that ranking for mana reserves, 131 00:07:43,296 --> 00:07:47,300 then that woman you were ridiculing would rank far higher. 132 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:48,301 Hear that? 133 00:07:48,301 --> 00:07:53,265 No, I received an F rating in mana reserves and practical tests. 134 00:07:53,265 --> 00:07:56,351 Then the school's evaluation must be wrong. 135 00:07:57,269 --> 00:07:58,270 Yes. 136 00:07:58,270 --> 00:08:02,274 Lord Veltol's statements are never wrong. 137 00:08:04,276 --> 00:08:06,361 Hey, you, is this woman okay? 138 00:08:07,279 --> 00:08:09,322 She's calling her classmate "Lord"? 139 00:08:09,322 --> 00:08:12,325 Well, that's normal for her. 140 00:08:12,325 --> 00:08:17,330 If that's how you feel, then prove you can back up that confidence. 141 00:08:17,330 --> 00:08:21,251 A simple fight wouldn't be fair to you, 142 00:08:21,251 --> 00:08:22,335 so I'll add a handicap. 143 00:08:22,335 --> 00:08:27,299 I will win this duel without taking a step from this spot. 144 00:08:29,301 --> 00:08:33,305 If you're making an excuse for when you lose, then it's a bad one. 145 00:08:33,305 --> 00:08:38,310 It would be a little too immature of me if I moved during this entertainment. 146 00:08:38,310 --> 00:08:41,271 You are just dead set on insulting me, aren't you? 147 00:08:41,271 --> 00:08:42,356 All right, all right. 148 00:08:42,356 --> 00:08:44,358 Then let's swear an oath. 149 00:08:44,358 --> 00:08:46,318 Ah oath? 150 00:08:46,318 --> 00:08:47,319 That's right. 151 00:08:47,319 --> 00:08:52,324 If I lose or move even one step from here, then I'll do anything you ask. 152 00:08:52,324 --> 00:08:55,285 In return, if I win without taking a step, 153 00:08:55,285 --> 00:08:57,329 then you'll stop bothering this woman henceforth. 154 00:08:57,329 --> 00:08:58,330 Huh? 155 00:08:58,330 --> 00:09:00,332 In the classroom and anywhere else. 156 00:09:00,332 --> 00:09:01,333 Why? 157 00:09:01,333 --> 00:09:06,254 The way you went after that woman earlier was unsightly. 158 00:09:06,254 --> 00:09:07,297 Do you accept? 159 00:09:07,297 --> 00:09:08,340 Very well. 160 00:09:08,340 --> 00:09:12,302 I don't care about that half-wit anyway. 161 00:09:12,302 --> 00:09:15,347 Though you're the one proposing this promise, so don't go breaking it. 162 00:09:16,264 --> 00:09:18,350 I said oath, not promise. 163 00:09:18,350 --> 00:09:21,311 Surely a noble such as yourself understands what that means. 164 00:09:21,311 --> 00:09:23,271 Of course. 165 00:09:23,271 --> 00:09:27,317 I shall swear this oath on my name as Albert Heygrams. 166 00:09:28,318 --> 00:09:31,321 You two are his friends, right? 167 00:09:31,321 --> 00:09:33,240 You should stop him. 168 00:09:33,240 --> 00:09:34,324 Albert's strong. 169 00:09:34,324 --> 00:09:37,285 He's didn't become the top student in the school by chance. 170 00:09:37,285 --> 00:09:39,287 It's fine. 171 00:09:39,287 --> 00:09:42,332 That man doesn't even stand a one-in-a-million chance. 172 00:09:42,332 --> 00:09:47,254 Uh-huh. He'll give that guy a little something and win lickety-split. 173 00:09:49,297 --> 00:09:50,298 Now then... 174 00:09:50,298 --> 00:09:55,262 I, Professor Mag Rosanta, shall officiate this duel. 175 00:09:55,303 --> 00:09:58,306 Both parties, please name yourselves. 176 00:09:58,348 --> 00:10:03,270 I am the Heygrams Family's eldest son, Albert Heygrams. 177 00:10:03,270 --> 00:10:08,317 I am the Demon Lord plus live-streamer, Veltol Velvet Velsvalt. 178 00:10:08,317 --> 00:10:09,318 Begin! 179 00:10:13,322 --> 00:10:18,285 All creation gathers here— Albert, don't be so disappointing. 180 00:10:19,328 --> 00:10:22,331 Are you planning to shoot me with so little mana? 181 00:10:22,372 --> 00:10:26,293 Don't let your arrogance hold you back, half-baked mage. 182 00:10:26,293 --> 00:10:30,255 Fire at me with your full might, like you're trying to destroy me. 183 00:10:30,339 --> 00:10:33,258 Then don't blame me for what happens! 184 00:10:36,303 --> 00:10:37,346 Settle down! 185 00:10:37,346 --> 00:10:41,308 What's the point in having a duel if you start trying to kill each other in earnest?! 186 00:10:41,308 --> 00:10:42,351 This is good. 187 00:10:42,351 --> 00:10:45,270 Don't interfere, Maguro. 188 00:10:45,312 --> 00:10:47,314 This will be a lesson for him. 189 00:10:47,356 --> 00:10:50,359 Sounds like Velly's enjoying this. 190 00:10:50,359 --> 00:10:54,279 That's because it's been a while since he had an old-fashioned magic duel. 191 00:10:55,280 --> 00:10:57,366 You all are crazy. 192 00:10:58,325 --> 00:11:01,328 All creation gathers here to fill the vast skies; 193 00:11:01,328 --> 00:11:04,331 my body takes arrow's shape to defeat my foe! 194 00:11:04,331 --> 00:11:06,291 A spell's incantation! 195 00:11:06,291 --> 00:11:07,334 Yes, this is it! 196 00:11:07,334 --> 00:11:09,336 It's been far too long! 197 00:11:09,336 --> 00:11:11,338 You idiot! Run! 198 00:11:11,338 --> 00:11:13,340 You'll seriously die! 199 00:11:13,340 --> 00:11:16,259 Aether Arrow! 200 00:11:23,308 --> 00:11:27,354 Hm... It seems you're not all talk. 201 00:11:29,273 --> 00:11:30,357 Oh! 202 00:11:32,317 --> 00:11:34,319 N-No way! 203 00:11:34,319 --> 00:11:37,281 You caught my full-strength spell with your bare hand? 204 00:11:37,281 --> 00:11:38,323 That's impossible! 205 00:11:38,365 --> 00:11:40,325 That wasn't bad. 206 00:11:40,325 --> 00:11:42,327 With another 200 years of training, 207 00:11:42,327 --> 00:11:45,330 you could become a mildly entertaining opponent. 208 00:11:47,291 --> 00:11:49,293 Do not grow so despondent. 209 00:11:49,293 --> 00:11:51,295 This was the natural outcome. 210 00:11:51,336 --> 00:11:55,299 Your mana release and mana manipulation 211 00:11:55,299 --> 00:11:57,342 are excellent for a mortal of the modern era. 212 00:11:58,260 --> 00:12:00,304 I'm sure that's the fruit of your daily training. 213 00:12:01,263 --> 00:12:03,348 Ganfall has produced good offspring. 214 00:12:03,348 --> 00:12:04,308 Huh? 215 00:12:04,850 --> 00:12:08,270 I'll apologize for my earlier rudeness toward your ancestor. 216 00:12:08,270 --> 00:12:13,358 Also, I shall reward you for your diligent efforts toward magic. 217 00:12:20,282 --> 00:12:22,367 Here is a taste of the true essence of magic. 218 00:12:22,367 --> 00:12:25,287 Savor it with your body. 219 00:12:37,299 --> 00:12:39,343 What was that? 220 00:12:39,343 --> 00:12:42,346 He fired off a mass of compressed mana. 221 00:12:43,305 --> 00:12:47,267 It's an honor to bask directly in Lord Veltol's mana. 222 00:12:47,309 --> 00:12:49,311 It's wasted on a mortal. 223 00:12:49,353 --> 00:12:51,313 You make it sound simple, 224 00:12:51,313 --> 00:12:56,360 but that's not something a human can do, let along a high schooler. 225 00:12:57,277 --> 00:12:59,321 Just who is he? 226 00:13:00,322 --> 00:13:02,282 What's the matter, Maguro? 227 00:13:02,366 --> 00:13:04,326 Announce the winner. 228 00:13:04,326 --> 00:13:07,287 Oh! The winner is... 229 00:13:07,329 --> 00:13:10,332 Veltol Velvet Velsvalt! 230 00:13:11,333 --> 00:13:14,294 Velly's so cool! 231 00:13:15,295 --> 00:13:17,339 Were you watching, Hijiki? 232 00:13:17,339 --> 00:13:19,341 It's Hi-zu-ki! 233 00:13:20,300 --> 00:13:22,344 I offer this victory to you. 234 00:13:23,303 --> 00:13:25,305 Well, um... 235 00:13:25,347 --> 00:13:27,266 Thanks. 236 00:13:27,307 --> 00:13:28,267 Good. 237 00:13:28,308 --> 00:13:29,268 Though... 238 00:13:29,268 --> 00:13:30,269 Hm? 239 00:13:30,310 --> 00:13:32,312 You should stay away from me. 240 00:13:33,355 --> 00:13:36,275 Or I'm sure you'll face misfortune. 241 00:13:43,282 --> 00:13:45,284 Still, man... 242 00:13:45,284 --> 00:13:52,291 So there really are stuck-up, unbearable little rich boys like Albert. 243 00:13:53,250 --> 00:13:59,256 He really acted like he lived up on high in a different world from the rest of us. 244 00:13:59,256 --> 00:14:03,343 That's because the culture of Alnaeth remains especially strong in Akihabara. 245 00:14:03,343 --> 00:14:07,306 I can't use my Familia, I can't choose my uniform... 246 00:14:07,306 --> 00:14:11,268 All schools were like this around a hundred years ago, right? 247 00:14:11,310 --> 00:14:16,273 Makes me realize how glad I am to be alive in this era. 248 00:14:16,273 --> 00:14:19,318 You could go home by yourself if you want. 249 00:14:19,318 --> 00:14:20,319 I'm kidding. 250 00:14:20,319 --> 00:14:24,281 I can't go scampering back home without laying eyes on that treasure. 251 00:14:24,323 --> 00:14:30,329 Though I'm surprised we need the three regalia to open up the treasury. 252 00:14:31,246 --> 00:14:33,332 Prospects are looking grim. 253 00:14:33,332 --> 00:14:37,294 We still don't even know if the Dark Peers Records that we're after are inside it. 254 00:14:37,336 --> 00:14:43,342 Can't you two just pop it open with some oomph from your magic? 255 00:14:43,342 --> 00:14:48,305 That would be possible, but treasuries sealed with ancient magic 256 00:14:48,305 --> 00:14:52,351 are typically designed to destroy their contents if you try to force them open. 257 00:14:53,268 --> 00:14:55,270 I can't really recommend that course of action. 258 00:14:55,312 --> 00:14:58,315 We'll just have to gather the regalia the hard way. 259 00:14:58,315 --> 00:15:01,318 We've already reached an agreement with the principal regarding the Blade, 260 00:15:01,318 --> 00:15:02,319 so that just leaves two. 261 00:15:02,319 --> 00:15:06,323 The Crown is held by the representative of Electric Town, 262 00:15:06,323 --> 00:15:08,367 the head of the Seburd Clan, Korneah Seburd. 263 00:15:08,367 --> 00:15:10,285 I found that with a quick search. 264 00:15:10,327 --> 00:15:14,289 And the Orb has been lost, its whereabouts unknown. 265 00:15:14,289 --> 00:15:17,251 Nothing we can do about that one, right? 266 00:15:17,251 --> 00:15:19,336 We can't find a treasure with no clues. 267 00:15:19,336 --> 00:15:22,256 No, that's not the case. 268 00:15:22,256 --> 00:15:23,298 What do you mean? 269 00:15:23,298 --> 00:15:25,300 Hizuki Reynard-Yamada, right? 270 00:15:25,300 --> 00:15:26,301 Yes. 271 00:15:26,301 --> 00:15:28,262 Reynard? 272 00:15:28,345 --> 00:15:29,346 Oh! 273 00:15:29,346 --> 00:15:31,265 Yes. 274 00:15:31,265 --> 00:15:36,311 Judging from what Albert said to her, that girl is the head of the Reynard Clan. 275 00:15:36,311 --> 00:15:39,356 The loss of the Orb, the symbol of their authority, 276 00:15:39,356 --> 00:15:43,277 has to be related to why they've fallen into ruin. 277 00:15:43,277 --> 00:15:45,279 That's the lead for our search. 278 00:15:45,362 --> 00:15:51,326 So that duel was a strategy to leave a good impression on that girl! 279 00:15:51,326 --> 00:15:58,333 We were all just dancing in the palm of the villainous Demon Lord! No, that brat just pissed me off. 280 00:15:58,333 --> 00:16:02,296 So you say, but you still helped her in the end. Hey, Takahashi! 281 00:16:02,296 --> 00:16:04,339 That's what makes you so cool! 282 00:16:06,258 --> 00:16:08,260 We're almost there. 283 00:16:08,260 --> 00:16:10,262 What's up ahead? 284 00:16:10,304 --> 00:16:11,346 Oh, right. 285 00:16:11,346 --> 00:16:13,348 You haven't seen it yet, Velly. 286 00:16:13,348 --> 00:16:17,352 I've only visited once before myself, but it was amazing. 287 00:16:19,271 --> 00:16:21,273 Th-This is... 288 00:16:21,315 --> 00:16:22,316 Yes! 289 00:16:22,316 --> 00:16:26,278 This is the other face of Akihabara! 290 00:16:26,278 --> 00:16:27,362 The polar opposite of Magic Town! 291 00:16:27,362 --> 00:16:31,283 A city brimming with pleasure and desire! 292 00:16:31,366 --> 00:16:34,286 Electric Town! 293 00:16:34,286 --> 00:16:39,291 Even just seeing it from the outside gives you a sense of how densely packed it is. 294 00:16:39,333 --> 00:16:42,294 It's probably a labyrinth inside. 295 00:16:42,336 --> 00:16:48,300 Now I'm itching to find out how to conquer it and gather information! 296 00:16:48,300 --> 00:16:49,343 Hold it, Velly. 297 00:16:49,343 --> 00:16:51,303 There's pandemonium inside. 298 00:16:51,303 --> 00:16:56,350 Rumors have it that it'll take you a whole day to get out if you get lost. 299 00:16:56,350 --> 00:17:00,312 That means you'll need a guide familiar with it. 300 00:17:00,312 --> 00:17:01,313 I see. 301 00:17:01,313 --> 00:17:04,316 And the woman before you now happens to be 302 00:17:04,316 --> 00:17:08,278 a super genius pretty girl hacker who knows all about Electric Town. 303 00:17:08,320 --> 00:17:11,323 I'm also an information gathering specialist. 304 00:17:11,323 --> 00:17:12,324 Meaning? 305 00:17:12,324 --> 00:17:16,954 I'm going to take you to the best place for gathering information in Electric Town. 306 00:17:17,788 --> 00:17:19,832 Not that I'm doubting you, 307 00:17:19,832 --> 00:17:22,835 but can we really gather information in a place like this? 308 00:17:22,835 --> 00:17:24,795 Tsk, tsk, tsk. 309 00:17:24,795 --> 00:17:26,755 How naïve, Velly. 310 00:17:26,755 --> 00:17:29,842 All kinds of people stop in to visit maid cafés. 311 00:17:29,842 --> 00:17:33,804 And according to my research, the maids love gossip. 312 00:17:33,804 --> 00:17:35,806 So if we want to gather information, 313 00:17:35,806 --> 00:17:39,810 then visiting a maid café makes logical sense. 314 00:17:39,810 --> 00:17:42,813 Taverns are the go-to place for gathering information in games, right? 315 00:17:42,813 --> 00:17:45,858 These maid cafés are pretty much like taverns. 316 00:17:45,858 --> 00:17:47,776 They even serve liquor here. 317 00:17:47,776 --> 00:17:48,819 I see. 318 00:17:48,819 --> 00:17:52,823 I had assumed we came here just to sightsee. 319 00:17:53,782 --> 00:17:54,742 Forgive me. 320 00:17:54,783 --> 00:17:58,829 No way. It's not like that at all. 321 00:17:58,829 --> 00:18:01,832 There's a unique atmosphere to this place, isn't there? 322 00:18:01,832 --> 00:18:05,836 It's hard to put into words, 323 00:18:05,836 --> 00:18:09,757 but there's definitely a unique atmosphere. 324 00:18:09,798 --> 00:18:12,843 Machina, you say a lot of nothing sometimes. 325 00:18:12,843 --> 00:18:17,765 Setting that aside, aren't these prices far too high? 326 00:18:17,765 --> 00:18:19,767 Machina! You big idiot! 327 00:18:19,767 --> 00:18:20,851 Wh-What's gotten into you? 328 00:18:20,851 --> 00:18:24,813 These are the prices of dreams! 329 00:18:24,813 --> 00:18:27,775 Fulfilling the dream of having a maid 330 00:18:27,775 --> 00:18:29,818 adorned in a cute outfit serving you hand and foot! 331 00:18:29,818 --> 00:18:32,738 That is what you pay extra for! 332 00:18:32,738 --> 00:18:33,739 Mhmm! 333 00:18:33,781 --> 00:18:35,783 We've had plenty of butlers and maidservants 334 00:18:35,783 --> 00:18:38,827 taking care of us without needing to buy the "dream," though. 335 00:18:38,827 --> 00:18:41,830 Yes. Though it has been an awfully long time for me. 336 00:18:42,790 --> 00:18:43,791 That's right. 337 00:18:43,791 --> 00:18:46,835 You two were basically nobility and royalty. 338 00:18:47,836 --> 00:18:50,673 I always forget you two are dreams in the flesh. 339 00:18:51,298 --> 00:18:54,343 Well, this is what real maids are like. 340 00:18:54,343 --> 00:18:55,386 Is that true? 341 00:18:55,386 --> 00:18:56,720 Nuh-uh. 342 00:18:56,720 --> 00:19:00,557 I'm sure you two will be fine, but one of my friends got banned 343 00:19:00,557 --> 00:19:03,602 after harassing a maid until she told him to stay away, 344 00:19:03,602 --> 00:19:04,603 so be careful. 345 00:19:04,603 --> 00:19:08,607 Takahashi, you need to think about who you associate with. 346 00:19:09,566 --> 00:19:12,569 Stay away, huh... 347 00:19:12,569 --> 00:19:13,612 Is something the matter? 348 00:19:14,571 --> 00:19:18,575 No, just recalling what that Reynard girl said. 349 00:19:18,617 --> 00:19:21,537 Something about that has been bugging me. 350 00:19:21,578 --> 00:19:24,581 She told us to stay away from her. 351 00:19:24,623 --> 00:19:26,583 I spoke with her a bit, 352 00:19:26,583 --> 00:19:30,546 and it seemed like she was deliberately avoiding people. 353 00:19:30,587 --> 00:19:31,588 I see. 354 00:19:31,588 --> 00:19:32,589 Given how she was, 355 00:19:32,589 --> 00:19:35,634 I think forcing her to interact with us would have the opposite effect. 356 00:19:36,552 --> 00:19:39,596 We still have plenty of time on our exchange program, so let's be patient with her. 357 00:19:40,597 --> 00:19:43,559 We do want to avoid confrontation. 358 00:19:43,559 --> 00:19:47,604 She doesn't seem like a bad girl, so even setting the regalia issue aside, 359 00:19:47,604 --> 00:19:51,567 she's someone I'd personally like to get along with. 360 00:19:51,567 --> 00:19:53,527 Yeah. 361 00:19:53,610 --> 00:19:57,614 All right! So let's end that talk there and call our maid over! 362 00:19:57,614 --> 00:20:00,576 Takahashi, we were having a serious discussion— 363 00:20:00,576 --> 00:20:03,579 Oh, they even have a request system! 364 00:20:03,579 --> 00:20:06,582 Then let's ask for the maid with the biggest boobs! 365 00:20:06,624 --> 00:20:09,543 Takahashi, are you listening to me? 366 00:20:09,543 --> 00:20:11,545 You're so serious, Machina. 367 00:20:11,545 --> 00:20:14,590 We should enjoy ourselves since we've come all the way here. 368 00:20:14,590 --> 00:20:15,633 That's not the issue— 369 00:20:16,258 --> 00:20:20,262 Hm? Oh, my. Huh? Yamada 370 00:21:48,559 --> 00:21:52,563 "Akihabara's Three Great Houses."