1 00:00:27,736 --> 00:00:29,821 I can't believe I can only hold it for a few seconds. 2 00:00:30,739 --> 00:00:34,784 Was it reckless? Should I be pursuing a different option? 3 00:00:35,785 --> 00:00:39,789 No. I need to master this power, 4 00:00:40,790 --> 00:00:43,793 so that I can defend those I love. 5 00:00:44,753 --> 00:00:47,714 That's the whole reason I came back. 6 00:00:51,801 --> 00:00:54,721 That's right. I'm... 7 00:01:02,729 --> 00:01:03,772 I'm back home. 8 00:01:05,774 --> 00:01:07,734 You reek! 9 00:02:41,953 --> 00:02:43,913 Quit squirming! 10 00:02:44,873 --> 00:02:48,877 We can't have you stinking up this fancy mansion. 11 00:02:50,837 --> 00:02:51,880 I have to say, 12 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:56,885 the Helsteas have certainly reaped the benefits of running their auction house. 13 00:02:58,887 --> 00:02:59,888 Stressed? 14 00:03:00,847 --> 00:03:07,854 The master and missus want nothing more than for her to awaken as a sorcerer, 15 00:03:07,896 --> 00:03:09,856 even though they're not sorcerers themselves. 16 00:03:10,940 --> 00:03:13,860 I can't get it out of my head. 17 00:03:15,862 --> 00:03:17,947 Oh, sorry, Sylvie! Let me wipe you down. 18 00:03:22,869 --> 00:03:24,913 There, you're much cleaner now. 19 00:03:24,913 --> 00:03:26,873 And I'd say that next... 20 00:03:27,874 --> 00:03:29,876 It's time to clean you up! 21 00:03:29,876 --> 00:03:30,919 Yeah! 22 00:03:37,926 --> 00:03:42,847 Oh my, I've got a real unpolished gem here! 23 00:03:42,847 --> 00:03:43,932 I'm going to enjoy this job. 24 00:03:43,932 --> 00:03:46,851 An unpolished gem? 25 00:03:46,851 --> 00:03:49,938 Relax. You're going to be shining like a star when I'm done with you. 26 00:04:02,909 --> 00:04:05,870 Honey, you look perfect! 27 00:04:05,870 --> 00:04:07,914 My big brother looks neat! 28 00:04:07,914 --> 00:04:09,916 Wh-What's all this for, though? 29 00:04:09,916 --> 00:04:14,879 I was thinking you should come by the auction house. 30 00:04:14,879 --> 00:04:20,843 The Helstea Auction House is such a draw that royalty will show up in disguise! 31 00:04:20,843 --> 00:04:22,887 So, we couldn't have you showing up looking shabby. 32 00:04:22,929 --> 00:04:25,932 Was it really that bad? 33 00:04:26,849 --> 00:04:29,852 Today, we're going to show you around Xyrus City. 34 00:04:29,894 --> 00:04:31,854 Big brother! 35 00:04:31,938 --> 00:04:34,857 Escort me, please. 36 00:04:35,900 --> 00:04:37,902 It would be my pleasure. 37 00:04:38,861 --> 00:04:41,864 She just thinks I'm novel because I only just got back. 38 00:04:43,950 --> 00:04:45,910 That's right! 39 00:04:49,914 --> 00:04:51,916 I'm glad the outfit suits you. 40 00:04:53,876 --> 00:04:55,837 Did you pick it out? 41 00:04:55,837 --> 00:04:58,881 Yeah. Not the whole thing, though. 42 00:05:33,374 --> 00:05:34,375 Who were they? 43 00:05:34,375 --> 00:05:37,337 Students from the Xyrus Magic Academy. 44 00:05:37,378 --> 00:05:39,380 They seem like trouble... 45 00:05:39,380 --> 00:05:44,385 Well, yeah. Wearing one of the uniforms practically makes you royalty around here. 46 00:05:45,345 --> 00:05:47,388 Then why... 47 00:05:50,350 --> 00:05:51,434 I sense something. 48 00:05:57,357 --> 00:05:59,359 Those are beast cores. 49 00:05:59,359 --> 00:06:01,402 Beast cores as in... 50 00:06:01,402 --> 00:06:05,406 Right. Magic cores taken from mana beasts, 51 00:06:05,406 --> 00:06:08,368 that amplify the power of those who hold them. 52 00:06:09,369 --> 00:06:12,413 Beast cores can be bought and sold? 53 00:06:12,413 --> 00:06:14,415 Oh, you didn't know? 54 00:06:14,415 --> 00:06:19,379 We ended up separated from him before we had a chance to take him to a store like this. That wasn't the case with the elves. 55 00:06:20,338 --> 00:06:22,382 The effects tend to vary depending on the core. 56 00:06:22,382 --> 00:06:26,427 If it comes with a beast will, it'd be worth a hundred gold coins. 57 00:06:27,345 --> 00:06:28,429 A hundred gold coins? 58 00:06:28,429 --> 00:06:32,433 That'd be enough money to live off of for 250 years, back home. 59 00:06:32,433 --> 00:06:34,394 250 years?! 60 00:06:35,353 --> 00:06:39,357 A few are going to be on sale at the next auction. 61 00:06:39,357 --> 00:06:41,442 I'll arrange it so you get a chance to check them out, Arthur. 62 00:06:42,360 --> 00:06:43,361 Right. 63 00:06:44,320 --> 00:06:47,407 I'm satisfied with the beast will I have now, frankly. 64 00:06:48,366 --> 00:06:49,409 Mom... 65 00:06:49,409 --> 00:06:52,370 Mom, I think... 66 00:06:52,370 --> 00:06:57,333 The answer's still no. Having a beast core isn't a shortcut to awakening your sorcery. 67 00:06:57,333 --> 00:06:59,377 We've been over this. 68 00:06:59,377 --> 00:07:00,378 But... 69 00:07:00,378 --> 00:07:05,383 Besides, buying something so expensive for a child doesn't make any sense. 70 00:07:05,383 --> 00:07:10,388 But... the weapon stores have cheaper ones! I just want to try it out. 71 00:07:10,388 --> 00:07:14,350 No. And we're done talking about this. 72 00:07:23,443 --> 00:07:29,407 From their conversation, it doesn't sound like her mother is pressuring Lilia. 73 00:07:33,411 --> 00:07:39,333 So, is it her father's expectations that trouble her? Or perhaps... 74 00:07:39,417 --> 00:07:40,418 Hey, listen— 75 00:07:40,418 --> 00:07:41,419 Huh? 76 00:07:43,421 --> 00:07:44,422 But where to? 77 00:08:00,354 --> 00:08:03,357 I could afford this with my allowance. 78 00:08:03,357 --> 00:08:04,358 Are you really going to buy it? 79 00:08:05,401 --> 00:08:08,321 Arthur? What are you doing here? 80 00:08:08,321 --> 00:08:12,366 Having a beast core isn't a guarantee you'll be able to use magic. 81 00:08:12,408 --> 00:08:14,410 Your mom told you as much. 82 00:08:15,328 --> 00:08:17,330 We won't know unless we try! 83 00:08:19,332 --> 00:08:20,374 And what if you try, and it doesn't work? 84 00:08:20,374 --> 00:08:23,377 I've already tried so many different things! 85 00:08:23,377 --> 00:08:26,339 One more failure won't get to me. 86 00:08:26,339 --> 00:08:27,340 Lilia... 87 00:08:27,340 --> 00:08:29,383 You're special, so you don't understand! 88 00:08:30,343 --> 00:08:35,389 Mom and Dad won't even let me touch a beast core, no matter how much I ask! 89 00:08:35,389 --> 00:08:40,353 I see. Then I'm the reason she's feeling this pressure. 90 00:08:41,354 --> 00:08:41,979 Lilia, let's talk this over. 91 00:08:46,484 --> 00:08:48,444 Who's this shrimp? 92 00:08:48,444 --> 00:08:50,488 Was that your idea of an apology? 93 00:08:50,488 --> 00:08:53,449 Who do you think you're dealing with? 94 00:08:53,449 --> 00:08:54,534 Those uniforms... 95 00:08:54,534 --> 00:08:57,495 Hey! What's all this commotion— 96 00:08:58,538 --> 00:08:59,539 Eh? 97 00:08:59,539 --> 00:09:03,459 Uh, no... take your time. 98 00:09:03,501 --> 00:09:05,503 He says we can take our time. 99 00:09:05,503 --> 00:09:09,465 So, how are we gonna have some fun? 100 00:09:10,466 --> 00:09:12,468 This has become a nuisance. 101 00:09:12,468 --> 00:09:15,513 Don't even bother trying to run away! 102 00:09:15,513 --> 00:09:17,557 I was hoping to avoid getting rough, but... 103 00:09:19,517 --> 00:09:21,477 What are you doing? 104 00:09:21,519 --> 00:09:25,439 Both of you, release your power! Right now! 105 00:09:25,439 --> 00:09:27,441 Wh-Who are you supposed to be? 106 00:09:27,441 --> 00:09:30,444 Lady, those are students from the Academy! 107 00:09:30,444 --> 00:09:32,488 If you upset them and it ends up affecting my store— 108 00:09:32,488 --> 00:09:34,490 You're worried about that? 109 00:09:34,532 --> 00:09:40,454 Instead of what's going to happen if you let the daughter of the Helsteas get injured? 110 00:09:40,454 --> 00:09:43,541 The Helsteas?! Of the auction house?! The Helsteas... of the auction house. 111 00:09:43,541 --> 00:09:46,544 They're big donors to the Academy, too. 112 00:09:46,544 --> 00:09:48,546 If the director finds out... 113 00:09:49,463 --> 00:09:50,464 Damn it. 114 00:09:52,550 --> 00:09:55,511 Too useless to earn your spot, so you wanna buy it, huh? 115 00:10:00,099 --> 00:10:03,102 A fight with students from the Academy?! 116 00:10:03,102 --> 00:10:06,022 I stopped it before it got that far. 117 00:10:06,022 --> 00:10:11,068 We were honestly more worried about the other students. 118 00:10:11,068 --> 00:10:13,070 I'm sorry, Dad. 119 00:10:14,071 --> 00:10:15,072 Lilia... 120 00:10:16,115 --> 00:10:20,119 It's nothing to worry about. Not some trifle like this. 121 00:10:21,078 --> 00:10:27,084 You too, Arthur. This won't be any kind of problem if you choose to enroll at the Academy. 122 00:10:27,084 --> 00:10:28,085 You can relax. 123 00:10:29,045 --> 00:10:30,129 Uh, I really haven't decided... 124 00:10:30,129 --> 00:10:34,050 We've made many sizable donations to the Academy. 125 00:10:34,050 --> 00:10:37,053 An incident like this won't be enough to deprive you of a spot. 126 00:10:37,136 --> 00:10:44,101 Are you saying that you want to send Arthur to the Academy in my place, Dad? 127 00:10:44,101 --> 00:10:45,061 Huh? 128 00:10:45,102 --> 00:10:47,063 Of course not— 129 00:10:47,063 --> 00:10:51,067 Because, after all this time, I still can't use magic, 130 00:10:51,067 --> 00:10:55,112 so you want to send Arthur instead of me, is that it? 131 00:10:55,112 --> 00:10:58,115 What are you saying, Lilia? Calm down. 132 00:10:59,033 --> 00:11:01,035 I hate you, Dad! 133 00:11:01,077 --> 00:11:04,038 And you too, Arthur! 134 00:11:09,085 --> 00:11:12,046 Lilia. It's time for dinner. 135 00:11:15,091 --> 00:11:17,093 Lilia, I... 136 00:11:26,102 --> 00:11:28,020 The Academy? 137 00:11:28,062 --> 00:11:32,066 That's right. It's the school you'll attend when you're old enough. 138 00:11:32,066 --> 00:11:34,068 It's a school for sorcerers. 139 00:11:35,111 --> 00:11:38,072 I wanna be a sorcerer! 140 00:11:41,117 --> 00:11:45,121 When will my magic awaken? 141 00:11:46,038 --> 00:11:50,084 There's no need to rush. This is normal, for your age. 142 00:11:51,502 --> 00:11:52,503 Arthur... 143 00:11:53,462 --> 00:11:55,506 Your mom and dad are worried about you. 144 00:12:00,511 --> 00:12:02,513 Lilia... I'm sorry— 145 00:12:03,514 --> 00:12:06,475 Apologies can give the impression of arrogance, 146 00:12:06,517 --> 00:12:11,480 even if that wasn't the intention... particularly when the haves offer them to the have-nots. 147 00:12:12,523 --> 00:12:14,483 I'm sorry, Arthur. 148 00:12:15,526 --> 00:12:18,529 I was jealous of you. 149 00:12:20,489 --> 00:12:23,492 You showed up out of nowhere, and had this amazing power... 150 00:12:23,534 --> 00:12:26,537 and stole all my dad's attention. 151 00:12:26,537 --> 00:12:28,456 It's not like that— 152 00:12:29,540 --> 00:12:33,502 It's my fault for not awakening my magic, no matter how much time passes. 153 00:12:34,503 --> 00:12:38,466 I'm sure Mom and Dad are tired of me. 154 00:12:40,468 --> 00:12:43,554 I know this feeling. 155 00:12:44,513 --> 00:12:51,520 The cold sensation of sinking into the darkness of self-reproach. 156 00:12:52,521 --> 00:12:53,522 I know what to do. 157 00:12:56,567 --> 00:12:58,486 Arthur? 158 00:12:58,486 --> 00:13:00,488 You should know better! 159 00:13:00,529 --> 00:13:06,494 Even I can tell how hard you're trying, Lilia. 160 00:13:08,496 --> 00:13:14,460 When I was separated from my parents, there was a girl who cheered me up like this. 161 00:13:22,510 --> 00:13:23,511 It's pretty... 162 00:13:24,470 --> 00:13:26,514 That same girl taught me about them. 163 00:13:26,555 --> 00:13:29,475 They're my favorite flowers. 164 00:13:29,517 --> 00:13:35,481 Lilia, your mom and dad know how hard you're trying. 165 00:13:35,523 --> 00:13:38,526 As for his expectations for me, well... 166 00:13:40,528 --> 00:13:45,491 It's just like Eleanor! He just finds me novel because I showed up out of nowhere. 167 00:13:50,538 --> 00:13:56,460 Dad wants me to become a sorcerer because he wants me to be happy. 168 00:13:56,502 --> 00:13:59,505 Which is the same reason he donates to the Academy. 169 00:14:00,464 --> 00:14:03,509 But I went and started feeling all this pressure on my own... 170 00:14:03,551 --> 00:14:05,469 I see. 171 00:14:05,469 --> 00:14:07,513 On her own, eh? 172 00:14:07,513 --> 00:14:09,557 No, it's not that simple. 173 00:14:10,516 --> 00:14:12,560 The more Vincent does to push this through, 174 00:14:12,560 --> 00:14:15,563 the more it places expectations from otherwise unrelated people on Lilia. 175 00:14:15,563 --> 00:14:16,522 The results are obvious. 176 00:14:18,482 --> 00:14:19,483 So, the best thing to do... 177 00:14:20,442 --> 00:14:24,488 Lilia, do you really want to be able to use magic? 178 00:14:24,530 --> 00:14:25,489 Huh? 179 00:14:26,532 --> 00:14:28,450 What?! 180 00:14:28,450 --> 00:14:32,496 Lilia left the house?! What are you saying, Arthur?! 181 00:14:32,496 --> 00:14:33,539 Please, explain! 182 00:14:34,498 --> 00:14:37,459 She's doing it to awaken her magic. 183 00:14:37,501 --> 00:14:41,547 I've sent Lilia to where I was before, so she can train. 184 00:14:41,547 --> 00:14:43,507 Train? 185 00:14:43,507 --> 00:14:45,509 In the place you were? 186 00:14:46,468 --> 00:14:50,472 You don't have to worry. It's a great place. I promise you that. 187 00:14:50,472 --> 00:14:52,474 That really isn't the issue! 188 00:14:52,474 --> 00:14:54,518 Why would you do this without asking us first?! 189 00:14:54,518 --> 00:14:56,520 It's what she wants. 190 00:14:57,521 --> 00:15:00,566 She said that, if she spoke to you two first, it'd make her waver. 191 00:15:09,325 --> 00:15:13,329 However many years it might take, I promise to become an amazing sorcerer, 192 00:15:13,329 --> 00:15:15,331 and then return to you. 193 00:15:16,290 --> 00:15:17,374 Please, stay well. 194 00:15:19,335 --> 00:15:20,336 But that's... 195 00:15:24,340 --> 00:15:28,344 I've... I've been a fool. 196 00:15:29,345 --> 00:15:34,350 I pushed my belief that being a sorcerer would mean a happy future onto her. 197 00:15:36,310 --> 00:15:38,354 She doesn't need to be a sorcerer. 198 00:15:39,313 --> 00:15:44,276 Even without magic, Lilia is still my daughter, and I love her! 199 00:15:47,321 --> 00:15:48,364 You hear that, Lilia? 200 00:15:51,825 --> 00:15:52,826 Lilia?! 201 00:15:54,828 --> 00:15:56,872 See? It's just like I told you. 202 00:15:57,831 --> 00:15:59,833 What's going on here? 203 00:15:59,875 --> 00:16:03,796 Mom, Dad, I'm sorry for lying. 204 00:16:03,796 --> 00:16:06,799 No, I should be the one to apologize. 205 00:16:06,840 --> 00:16:08,801 Forgive me for doing this. 206 00:16:09,802 --> 00:16:14,807 I know that losing a child is a pain worse than death, for a parent, 207 00:16:14,848 --> 00:16:19,812 especially considering I made my own parents suffer for a similar reason. 208 00:16:20,813 --> 00:16:21,855 Arthur... 209 00:16:21,855 --> 00:16:26,777 I understand it's reprehensible to test the two of you in the same way. 210 00:16:26,860 --> 00:16:27,861 But... 211 00:16:28,821 --> 00:16:31,865 No, it's fine. This is all my doing. 212 00:16:34,868 --> 00:16:40,833 I was insensitive. Trying to send your son, who had finally come home, off to the Academy. 213 00:16:40,833 --> 00:16:41,834 I... 214 00:16:42,835 --> 00:16:46,880 Reynolds, Alice, please, accept my apology. 215 00:16:49,800 --> 00:16:53,846 You too, Lilia. You don't have to attend the Academy. 216 00:16:54,805 --> 00:16:59,810 Even if you're not a sorcerer, I promise I'll make you happy. 217 00:17:00,769 --> 00:17:01,770 Dad... 218 00:17:02,813 --> 00:17:05,858 No, I still want to go to the Academy. 219 00:17:06,817 --> 00:17:10,821 Even if I can't right away, I want to learn how to use magic. 220 00:17:10,863 --> 00:17:16,869 I want to become the kind of sorcerer who can make other people happy, too. 221 00:17:17,828 --> 00:17:18,871 Like Arthur. 222 00:17:20,372 --> 00:17:23,375 I'll awaken Lilia's mana. 223 00:17:29,339 --> 00:17:32,426 I get to be strong like big brother? 224 00:17:32,426 --> 00:17:33,427 You sure do. 225 00:17:33,427 --> 00:17:37,431 I know Arthur only wants to help, and that he is incredibly talented, 226 00:17:38,348 --> 00:17:40,392 but I've never heard of anything like this. 227 00:17:40,434 --> 00:17:43,353 The first step involves your breathing. 228 00:17:43,353 --> 00:17:44,396 Breathing? 229 00:17:44,438 --> 00:17:49,401 Mana gives off a stronger impression when you're breathing in a focused, meditative fashion. 230 00:17:50,402 --> 00:17:53,363 I hope I can get that across to them. 231 00:17:53,447 --> 00:17:57,367 Take a deep breath, and then slowly let it out. 232 00:17:58,368 --> 00:18:01,455 Deep breath, and slowly let it out... 233 00:18:02,456 --> 00:18:04,416 Now close your eyes. 234 00:18:05,375 --> 00:18:08,378 Keep going until you can see a light appear in the darkness. 235 00:18:17,429 --> 00:18:19,431 Pretty light! 236 00:18:19,431 --> 00:18:22,392 Oh, but it's gone... 237 00:18:22,392 --> 00:18:25,354 That's because your let your breathing get disrupted. 238 00:18:27,439 --> 00:18:30,442 I can't see anything yet. Why? 239 00:18:30,442 --> 00:18:34,363 There's no rush. Just keep breathing. 240 00:18:34,404 --> 00:18:37,366 If my theory is correct... 241 00:18:38,408 --> 00:18:46,375 Lilia, Eleanor. You might feel a little heat, but keep breathing like I taught you. 242 00:18:50,170 --> 00:18:51,171 It's beautiful... 243 00:18:53,132 --> 00:18:55,134 This gentle light. 244 00:18:55,175 --> 00:18:56,176 Lilia? 245 00:18:58,095 --> 00:19:01,181 It's like the flower Arthur showed me. 246 00:19:05,269 --> 00:19:08,313 I'm so happy for you, Miss Lilia! 247 00:19:08,313 --> 00:19:10,232 Thank you. 248 00:19:11,275 --> 00:19:15,237 To celebrate, some duck with plenty of fat on it! 249 00:19:15,237 --> 00:19:18,282 Eat all you want today! 250 00:19:18,282 --> 00:19:19,241 Yes! 251 00:19:19,283 --> 00:19:23,287 It might take two of three years until the power stabilizes. 252 00:19:23,328 --> 00:19:26,248 It'll be a lot of work, but keep at it, every day. 253 00:19:26,290 --> 00:19:29,293 I wonder what kind of elements I'll be able to use. 254 00:19:32,296 --> 00:19:33,297 Hey! 255 00:21:14,231 --> 00:21:16,233 The auction house, eh? 256 00:21:17,234 --> 00:21:20,279 I wonder if anything there will prove amusing.