Mother, could you please tell me a story?
Let's see, which story shall I tell you?
How about one of Beatrix?
The first witch of the Cavendishes!
That's right.
She was one of the Nine Olde Witches.
Sybilladura Lelladybura.
It means an old tradition and a new power
will cross to open the door to the unseen world.
A new power and an old tradition...
Are you okay?
Diana...
I have no doubt that you'll be able to open that door someday.
And doing so, help build a new future for this family.
A new future?
I'm so hungry.
I really hope there's still food left in the cafeteria.
I'm assuming that there's no way for us to convince you to change your mind then.
I am truly grateful for the concern you've all shown me.
However...
after careful consideration, this is the choice I've arrived at.
Diana's gonna leave Luna Nova?
Yeah, she got a letter yesterday from her family back home.
The moment that she read it
she said she needed to go back and become head of the family.
Do you know what happened?
It seems like the Cavendishes have some problems.
The two of us have been hearing a lot of terrible rumors about them as of late.
I still don't understand.
Can't she wait till she finishes school?
Now's the only time she can do it!
The ceremony to elect the head of the family only happens every few years,
so she can't miss it.
The both of us knew that she'd take over for them someday.
We just thought it'd happen after she graduated.
But she's leaving tonight.
Tonight at midnight.
And she'll never be back here again.
That soon?
Professor!
What's wrong?
It's about Diana!
Her friends just told me that she's...
leaving Luna Nova!
You already knew?
Yes.
The Cavendishes have been having difficulties for a while now.
Why didn't someone from the faculty try to stop her?
They did, but...
Couldn't the school convince her to stay?
We can't let this happen!
Akko...
She's running late.
I bet she's getting scolded by Professor Finnelan.
I think I hear her coming.
That's weird.
She's coming back again.
Akko?
Something's definitely up.
Diana!
Are you really sure about leaving?
I don't get it.
Quitting after coming all of this way doesn't seem like you at all!
I know that your family is having trouble, but why do you have to go back now?
Can't your parents at the very least take care of it until you can finish school?
Then you can go back and help them out with things.
Doesn't that make sense?
You should at least think it over.
Well?
Don't just stand there and ignore me like that!
Have you no respect for convention?
Those who leave Luna Nova are to do so undetected, without notice.
Simply speaking to you is in breach of that tradition.
With that in mind, please leave!
I don't care about tradition!
You can give me as many excuses as you like, but I'm not letting you quit.
I should've known you'd act this way.
You have no regard at all for rules or our customs.
It's quite vexing.
When it all comes down to it,
the truth of the matter is that I don't require your permission.
Yeah, well, I'm not gonna just stand here and let my rival get away.
I have never for a moment thought of you as my rival.
Now, if you're quite finished...
I can't believe you really wanna do this.
I know that for me, going to Luna Nova was a life-long dream.
I wanted more than anything to go to the same school that Chariot went to.
But now, it's much more than that.
The things I've experienced here, the people I've met,
they've all become so important to me.
I love them all just as much as I love Chariot.
What about you?
Don't you love Luna Nova?
Are you really okay leaving all of that behind?
Every student has to eventually go out into the world.
My time happened to come sooner than later.
I am proud to call myself a member of the Cavendish household.
A name of honor and of tradition!
But why do you have to be the one to do all of that, Diana?
You couldn't understand.
What do you care of our culture or heritage?
Even so...
This isn't your concern!
Why don't you go back to looking for the Seven Words?
You know about the Words of Arcturus?
I do. I researched as much as I could on the subject.
I know all about the Grand Triskellion...
long sealed away.
I thought that if I could find it, it would help me.
If I could learn its power, I'd be able to help countless people.
I could bring back honor to the world of magic...
just as my mother had wished.
Then why don't you go out and search for the words too, Diana?
Only the person chosen by the Shiny Rod can find the words.
And the Shiny Rod chose you, and you alone!
Did it...
really?
Tia Freyre.
Go back to your studies.
Become a witch worthy of unsealing the Grand Triskellion.
I must admit, I'll miss it here.
All of the teachers...
and the good friends I've made.
Hang on!
Diana...
Goodbye, Luna Nova.
Diana...
Professor Ursula!
I really have to talk to you!
Professor!
Please tell me where the Cavendishes live! I need to know!
What are you planning to do?
Her mind is already made up.
You might be right.
But even so, I have to try.
The area is called Wedinburgh.
Thank you so much!
Lotte. Sucy.
Here you go.
Take this too.
You're gonna bring Diana back, right?
Just be careful.
Thank you, guys!
Welcome home, milady.
Thank you for keeping me informed, Anna.
I am truly sorry.
I only wish there had been something we could've done until you graduated.
Choosing to attend school was my own selfish endeavor.
I should have come to this decision much sooner.
I know it had been your dream since you were little.
Really, it's all right.
I've gotten to do so many of the things that I wanted.
I have to say...
things are much worse here than I thought.
Most of the servants have left.
Only a few of the old guard such as myself remain.
Well, well...
I was wondering who it could be at this hour.
Is that you, Diana?
When I heard footsteps, I was afraid it might be a burglar.
Sorry for startling you, Aunt Daryl.
It's been a while.
I'm surprised you came home without any warning.
In the middle of the night at that.
Is it all right with your school to be out like this?
I had some personal matters to attend to, so I'll be staying here for a while.
That sounds wonderful.
It just so happens we're having a guest over who you know quite well.
It should prove to be a splendid dinner party.
And who is this guest?
I think we should speak more on this matter tomorrow.
It's getting rather late, don't you think?
Yes, I believe you're right, Aunt Daryl.
Then I shall see you tomorrow.
I can't walk another step.
And I'm really hungry.
Time to hitchhike!
Man... this really bites.
I knew I'd seen this one before.
She's the one who ransacked our party, isn't she?
Did she now?
Things did go a bit off script,
but as I recall, everyone had a great time in the end.
So why can't a witch like yourself simply fly to Wedinburgh?
Well, it's a bit embarrassing...
Does it really matter?
We are all headed to the same place after all.
Just think of it as a bizarre coincidence.
After much deliberation, the score made just moments before
the end game buzzer has been recognized, securing the opposing country's victory.
Riots have broken out as a result,
creating a tense stand-off between angry supporters of both teams.
Honestly, getting worked up over a trivial game.
What a bunch of embarrassing simpletons.
Hey...
Why are you and your dad going to Diana's house anyway?
Well, they invited us.
Apparently, they want to show off something.
That's right, you're relatives, aren't you?
Sort of.
So, what is it that brings you to the Cavendish household?
I'm going there to take Diana back with me.
Could that be...
Welcome to our humble abode!
We've been waiting for you, Count Hanbridge.
I'm sure you're tired after your long journey.
Please, do come inside!
I greatly appreciate you all coming here,
Minister of State Paul Hanbridge,
the devilishly handsome Andrew,
and...
Who would you be?
My name's Atsuko Kagari.
Akko!
Diana!
I see! A friend of yours?
What are you doing here?
Don't think that I'm gonna give up so easily!
How many times do I have to tell you until you accept it?
Honestly, you're unbearable.
And why are the two of you together in the first place?
Well, it's simple.
We picked her up off the road.
Carter, please show these two to their rooms.
Right away, Lady Daryl.
This way, please.
See ya.
Excuse me.
Are you really her friend?
I can't say that I've heard of a witch family with your surname.
That's because I'm not from a witch family!
What?
Well...
she does look like a rather pathetic excuse for a witch.
Luna Nova has certainly fallen.
Are you a fan of Diana?
You came here to win favor with the Cavendishes, didn't you?
As far as I'm concerned, you're an uninvited guest.
I'd like to ask you to leave.
-What did you say? -She's an upstanding, young witch.
I won't allow you to treat my guest so rudely.
Come!
Hey, wait a minute!
-Don't pull so hard, that hurts! -Milady...
Diana!
Man, she's such a snob!
Even you're not nearly as bad as that, you know?
Akko!
I want you to go back to Luna Nova first thing tomorrow morning.
Until then, please behave yourself.
By the way, this mansion is awesome!
-Honored guest! -Yes?
Please take heed of milady's words.
Yes, ma'am.
How unfortunate.
It was not my intention when storing this dress to have it be worn
by some mystery girl from a far-off land.
You know... I can hear you, right?
I made sure that you'd hear every word.
It's all right, Anna.
This was the dress that you received from your mother
for your 11th birthday, isn't that right?
Eleventh?
Naturally, it doesn't fit me anymore.
And I'd rather she not stay in those dirty rags while she's around Aunt Daryl.
-I understand, milady, but... -Hate to admit it, but it's a perfect fit.
So, is this...
Diana's old room?
It's pretty much what I imagined.
This is a surprise though!
I didn't know that you liked cute stuff like this, Diana.
No, don't touch that!
I'm sorry...
I'll go get ready myself now.
Anna, the rest is yours.
Yes, milady.
Gracious, I've never had someone who seemed to be beyond my help.
Are you certain that you're a student of Luna Nova?
I get it, you don't wanna do this.
That is correct, however I will still carry out milady's orders.
Well, then, sorry to bother you.
Kindness is the principle of this family.
You should be grateful to milady.
Kindness? From Diana? You're joking, right?
She's always been a warm and caring individual.
She learned it from her mother.
Yeah, her mother...
So then if she's gonna become head of the family,
her mom must be gone.
Right?
Milady lost both her parents when she was quite young.
I had no idea.
I shouldn't have gone and said all of those things to her.
Do you still intend to bring her back to Luna Nova with you?
Yes, of course!
I'm afraid I can't allow that.
If she doesn't become head of the family,
the fate of the Cavendishes is all but over.
Don't be so dramatic!
I'm not being dramatic!
If we allow Daryl to continue to do what she pleases,
this family's resources will soon be depleted!
Our only hope is for milady to go through with the ceremony
and proceed to rebuild our legacy!
Is this aunt really that bad?
A toast to this night!
If I may ask...
what was the purpose of you inviting us here to this estate, Lady Daryl?
I knew that you would cut to the chase, Paul.
I'm sure that you'll find something to your liking.
What is this?
To be perfectly honest with you,
I wanted to give you precedence in purchasing these rare items from us.
This is a candle holder made with real mermaid scales,
a favorite of the seventh head of the Cavendish family.
This is a mithril chess set.
And finally...
the Tapestry of Beatrix!
Who's Beatrix?
She was the very first witch of the Cavendish family,
and later went on to become one of the Nine Olde Witches of legend.
Diana's a descendant of one of the Nine Olde Witches?
I've never heard of them before. Are they really all that impressive?
I'm afraid I just don't see the value in these items.
If this was your sole objective, I believe our business is done.
No, please wait.
Consider buying at least one of them for your collection.
Andrew! Don't any of these interest you?
I'll offer it at a fair price!
You've got some nerve!
Just how long do you intend to trample on the Cavendish's history?
Let me ask you...
What did all of that tradition ever do for you?
Your poor mother helped those in need out of tradition,
and look how that turned out for us!
The only reason this family has held on as long as it has
is because of the sacrifices I've made.
How have you been sacrificing anything when all you've been doing
is trading off all of our family heirlooms?
Have you no pride as a Cavendish?
Do you think that pride puts food on the table?
You really do take after your mother, it seems.
Magic may have been once respected,
but you're going to have to accept those days are gone.
I believe I understand your way of thinking.
However, I will not allow this to continue.
So that's the reason why you decided to leave school and hurry home, is it?
To lead the family?
Becoming head of the family can only happen
during a certain astrological event, right?
That's correct, and it just so happens that tonight is that very time.
Tonight we shall conduct the ceremony, and from that moment on,
I'll be head of the Cavendishes!
Translated by: Lana Sofer