I wish there was something fun to do.
This place is so freakin' boring.
It's always rules, chores, and homework.
Tsk.
I should just go ahead and drop out of this stupid school.
-When? -Tomorrow.
You know... you said that yesterday.
Yeah, but I mean it this time.
Hmm?
Hey, what are you doing anyway?
I'm doing research on the Seven Words.
"The Seven Words"? That's all you talk about lately.
If I keep finding them, I can meet Chariot!
And with the Shiny Rod, I'm sure I'll find them all in no time!
Huh?
-Professor Ursula! -Hmm?
Something happened!
The fifth word.
It's related to old history and traditions.
-Is it really? -Oh...
-Yes. This word... -Professor Ursula!
When are you going to finish the data that I asked you about?
I'm sorry, ma'am! I'll do that now!
Quickly! The Cavendishes really need our help.
Sorry, Akko. We'll finish this later.
Back to work.
Did you catch that? I wonder what's going on with Diana.
Hey, just forget about her.
You wanna know about a little rumor I heard?
A legend about the Holy Grail's goin' around Blytonbury.
Wait, are you serious?
From what I've heard,
the Holy Grail is under really tight wraps at Appleton Academy.
Supposedly, it was used for some traditional ceremony a long time ago.
Oh, yeah, wasn't Appleton--
A very prestigious school with a thousand years of history and tradition.
Professor Croix!
I'm sorry.
It actually wasn't my intention to eavesdrop.
I was quite surprised to overhear that you're looking for the Seven Words.
You know about the words, too, Professor?
Do you have any clues about the fifth one? It's totally got me stumped.
I'm afraid not.
Since I'm a modern magic researcher, I'm not familiar with ancient magic.
Aw, man...
But you know...
if you're able find all seven of the words,
it might just provide you with answers to why Chariot du Nord disappeared.
Well, probably.
So that just means we have to go!
-But Professor Ursula said... -Come on, let's just go already.
Hey! Wait a sec!
Careful, you two.
Appleton is quite famous for hating witches.
The legendary Holy Grail.
Whoa...
Amazing...
So this is the prestigious Appleton, huh?
We stick out like a sore thumb here.
We'll be in huge trouble if we get caught.
Metamorphie Vestesse!
If that happens, I'll take the blame and get expelled.
It's not a big deal.
Don't joke about stuff like that.
That was Andrew!
-Give me that. -Here.
Metamorphie Faciesse!
Squeak!
Oh.
His dad is Count What's-his-face, right?
All right! Let's start looking for the Holy Grail!
This place is freakin' enormous!
Where are they hiding it?
Their supporters are barbaric.
Our team is surely going to destroy their's in the next round.
Our country's honor is on the line with tonight's kickoff.
Regardless if it's soccer or politics,
we are going to silence their nation completely.
I've always thought that our prime minister was too soft of a leader.
Diplomacy is a joke.
What our country needs is...
Strong politics.
What a smart son I have.
Just like you, Dad.
Call me "Chairman" on these premises.
Yes, Chairman.
-Sorry about that. -Hmm?
Are you new? What class are you in?
Well... I kinda forgot.
-What is with your attitude? -What?
Don't you realize you're speaking to Louis Blackwell?
Am I supposed to know you or something?
Well, this is surprising.
I was certain every student at Appleton
would know to respect those with the Blackwell name.
My father is not only the defense minister,
but also the chairman of this school.
Is that so?
Then, please, accept my apologies, Mr. Blackwell!
Stop!
Why you...
Amanda, calm down!
Huh? What's in there? Show me.
Uh... Squeak.
A rat? There was still one here?
But we hired a familiar exterminator!
Familiar exterminator?
Rats work closely with witches as their familiars.
So in order to protect our academy from vile witches,
we eliminated every one of those vermin from the grounds.
This school sounds pretty awful.
-Squeak... -Give me that rat.
You must be crazy if you think I'm just gonna hand it over to you.
What's going on here?
He has a familiar.
Come on, seriously?
It looks like a normal rat a fox would be able to dispose of.
So I'll release it outside.
Do you have a problem with that?
What a jerk!
So...
to what do I owe this magical visit?
Why are you trying to cause trouble?
If we get caught, we can't look for the word!
Oh, just shut up.
Do you think I actually care about any of that stuff?
Why did you even come here, then?
'Cause I wanted to make a big splash before I left Luna Nova, duh.
Well, that's pretty selfish of you.
And your point is?
I'm gonna do whatever I wanna do.
Try it sometime.
Can you believe her?
So, I'm going to ask again. Just what are you doing here?
We're looking for the fifth word.
There are seven words total,
and if we find them all, then I know I'll finally be able to meet Chariot!
Are you still putting that witch on a pedestal?
Yeah, I am!
I wanna be a witch who inspires others, the same way she inspired me!
Even though no one's asking you to?
Well... I mean, I know no one's specifically asking...
Please, enlighten me.
If you're aware that no one cares, then why do you?
I do it because I wanna do it.
Don't you ever just do things?
I've told you, because I'm a member of the Hanbridge family, I have a reputation.
I'm expected to behave in a manner befitting a leader of this country.
I have to uphold my family's honor.
Yeah, you say all that,
but I bet none of it is actually what you want to do at all!
Life isn't about the things you want.
Everything in my life has been decided.
Nothing is decided.
No matter how many times I fail, this is what I've decided.
I'll make people laugh, smile, and feel excited just like Chariot did!
And what if you can't accomplish that?
I will! I won't give up until I do!
So please, tell me...
do you know anything about the Holy Grail?
Even if I did know, why would I tell you?
Do you actually think that I'd encourage a troublemaker...
like... you.
Huh? What's that?
Where are they going?
Is this...
It's the Holy Grail. Oh, wow!
I've gotta tell Amanda!
Justice. Good game.
Looks like Louis won again.
It seems that Lady Luck is on my side today.
Huh...
Lady Luck, please smile on me next.
Don't bother. She won't be swayed that easily.
Looks to me like you're more sneaky than lucky, hmm?
-What do you mean? -Oh, you know...
Hey, stop!
Oh, come on, Louis!
Just hold on! I can explain!
Your bluff was too obvious.
If you're gonna cheat, you've gotta be way smoother.
Why, you little...
Oh, you wanna fight?
That's a...
Oruihon Deance!
Huh?
Aw, man...
Pretty sure Akko still has my magic router.
You're a witch, aren't you?
That's why I've never seen you here before.
What the...
-Let go of me! -If she's a witch then that rat was too.
All right. This side, too!
Hey, this one's peeling off.
I've got a bad feeling... I just hope Amanda's okay.
-Okay. This way next. -Let's go.
Crap! They found out! Amanda!
Why did you come to Appleton?
That's fine.
Once we catch your rat friend, perhaps you'll have a little more to say.
Don't you dare get caught, Akko.
-Amanda! Are you okay? -Huh?
Don't worry, I'm coming!
You idiot! Stay back!
Squeak...
Why'd you even come to help me?
There's still a chance for us to get away!
We are going to have a witch trial.
The witch has been found guilty and the punishment is torture.
This isn't a trial at all, you idiot!
But that's where you're wrong. It's been this way for ages.
By the way...
missing something?
Oh, no! That's the--
You found the Holy Grail? No way!
Is this important to witches?
Hmm...
Then I'll have to break it!
Stop it!
What's going on?
-Now I get it. -Just stay out of this, Andrew!
Louis...
your principles are none of my business,
but currently, you're acting uncivilized!
We're giving judgment to the witches who trespassed!
While it's true that they entered our grounds without permission...
giving them such a boorish punishment is reprehensible.
A true gentleman would resolve this in a proper fashion.
Well, fine then. It's been decided.
At this academy, when either side is unwilling to stand down in an argument,
we are permitted to engage in a duel under the watchful eye of the knight statue.
It's one of our earliest traditions.
If you win, I will release the rat and the Grail.
But if you lose, you are both sentenced to death and the Grail will be destroyed.
Amanda!
This might actually be a key to reviving the word!
Seriously? You sure about this?
What are you on about?
En garde!
We start when this coin lands.
That was close!
What the heck was that?
The coin didn't land!
I don't need to follow the rules fighting a witch!
-Amanda! -Just fall!
What's wrong?
Aren't you going to use your precious magic on me?
Like I'd even waste it on someone like you!
A witch who can't use magic is even worse than one who does!
Shut up. I don't have to explain myself to you!
This is the end!
I win. You lose.
You did it, Amanda! You're awesome!
So do you think we put on a good enough show for the word?
-Well... I don't know. -What?
Damn...
Do you really think you've won?
Hey! What the heck are you doing?
Say goodbye!
What the heck is that?
Huh?
What the... What happened?
Okay...
Is this stuff supposed to be word magic?
Someone help me!
What the heck is that?
There's no way this is the word!
What on earth is happening?
Don't ask me! The stupid Grail belongs to you guys!
You freakin' cheater!
If only I could use magic!
Crap!
Hey, watch out!
Oh, man...
Right on target!
Found it!
Andrew!
Amanda needs this!
-Amanda! -Here, catch!
Hey, thanks! You're in for it now.
Here!
Take this!
Really? Those things again? Whatever!
-You okay? -Yeah, sure...
Amanda!
I'm sorry about the Grail.
I don't think that thing was the word anyway.
I bet it was some demon sealed in the Holy Grail a long time ago.
Yeah? You think so?
-By the way... -Hmm?
I think we may have caused a little mess.
What is the meaning of this?
Father...
A witch? Did you do this?
Look at you, Louis!
What did that witch do to you?
Someone, seize her!
What's wrong? I said seize her!
-It's not her fault. -Hmm?
Andrew...
are you defending the witch?
Well, I'm listening.
If it wasn't her, then what happened to my son?
As I'm sure you know, she entered Appleton without permission.
And Louis tried to punish her for her actions, albeit a bit too harshly.
Instead,
I suggested that they settle their dispute here on this bridge.
So they fought a traditional Appleton duel.
At the end of the duel, she was victorious.
She must have managed to brainwash you.
-You're wrong, father. -Hmm?
Something came over me and I spiraled out of control.
I nearly died today...
but this girl saved my life.
All of this was my fault!
What? What's come over you?
I'll handle it from here.
You got what you came for, right?
-So go. -Hmm?
Uh, so...
thanks a lot for helping us today.
Also, I, uh...
You already accomplished your goal.
Go!
Hey, Akko,
I'm really sorry about all the trouble I caused for you today.
I didn't know you were capable of regret.
Sometimes.
Bet you had a lot of fun though, didn't you?
Sure did!
Things are never boring with you around.
I feel the same way being around you.
So don't quit school, okay?
Eh... I don't know about that.
But we need to go on more fun adventures together!
Like this?
What are you doing?
Case 622. Experiment complete.
Translated by: Lana Sofer