Hey, wait!
Diana, wait!
This all feels like it's happening way too fast.
Let's just slow down!
I really think we should talk things over a little longer.
Are you sure this is what you want?
I've told you, you have no say on the matter.
I've already decided.
Yeah, but...
You are correct. She has no part in this.
Even so, she did come all this way just for the chance to talk to you.
Why don't you listen to what she has to say?
I don't have any more time to spare.
Just think it over, Diana!
Isn't there more you wanna do at Luna Nova?
No, there isn't.
The only people allowed to enter this sanctuary
are members of the Cavendish family.
She seemed to be in a bit of a rush.
Was there any reason for that?
Allow me to explain.
Every few years,
the horn of the white unicorn serves as a beacon for the sanctuary.
When the light from the Jewel of Venus is concealed,
only then can one enter and swear an oath to the souls of their ancestors,
becoming head of the family.
What's the Jewel of Venus?
Most likely it refers to the planet.
Of course! Tonight is the Venus eclipse.
What's that?
It's when Venus passes over the moon, becoming essentially invisible.
-That's really tonight? -Yes.
And because these conditions are only satisfied once every few years,
we must seize this opportunity!
Louperial Ral!
This snake...
belongs to Aunt Daryl!
How very foolish of you.
A witch who cannot use their powers is still but a child.
And a child is not fit to lead this family.
Stay there and mull things over.
My father sure left here in a hurry.
Not surprised, really.
He's always been short-tempered.
You thinking about Diana?
Why are you trying so hard to take her back?
You two weren't exactly the best of friends.
No, I guess we weren't.
Diana's not the type of person to act rashly.
I'm sure that she put a lot of thought into this.
Yeah, I know.
You and I both know she's too bullheaded to change her mind.
She's already given us her answer.
Only choice left is to respect her decision... right?
No!
Everything you said makes sense, but I still can't go along with it!
It just doesn't feel right that she's leaving school!
Don't you think you're maybe acting a little bit selfish here?
You might be right.
But I know in my heart that she doesn't actually wanna leave Luna Nova,
even if she won't admit it.
What makes you so certain of that?
You said it yourself.
She doesn't change her mind once it's made up.
If she decided to go to Luna Nova, she'd wanna graduate.
So why is she quitting now?
Well, I...
I know she was basically a genius from the beginning,
and maybe there wasn't a lot she could learn,
but there's no way she'd go to Luna Nova without a reason!
She was researching the Seven Words and the Grand Triskellion.
I'm sure she was planning to do something with them.
Something really, really important!
You actually think she was a genius from the beginning?
Perhaps it looks that way to you.
But, in actuality, there was a time when she couldn't use magic.
What?
It was when she was little.
My memory's a bit cloudy.
All these grown-ups used to gossip
about how she might not be able to ever use magic.
Really?
It's true. But she never let that stop her.
Instead of playing with the other kids,
she spent every bit of her free time practicing
on her magic with all of her being.
Though I never understood why she was so passionate about magic.
I never knew that.
You might be on to something.
She probably had a good reason for wanting to attend your school.
Once the ceremony is over, however, Diana will lead the Cavendish family.
That was also her decision, and one that she alone can make.
But still...
Hey, wait up, Meril!
Don't you remember what Mother told us?
Yes, but we're dealing with Diana here.
I'm just a little worried.
I know what you mean.
I really despise that girl.
She's so precocious!
I wish I could've taken care of her myself.
I don't think you would've stood a chance against Diana.
I know that!
Mother!
Didn't I tell you two to stay in your rooms until this was over?
We got too anxious waiting for you.
How did all of it go?
I was honestly expecting more of a challenge.
You're incredible!
But, Mother...
-Are you sure she's been taken care of? -Yeah.
She probably has the ability to undo your magic.
Not to worry.
There is no one on earth who can escape from my serpent.
Diana won't even get to the sanctuary,
let alone complete the ceremony, before it's too late.
I can't wait to see that proud look wiped clean off her face tomorrow morning.
What on earth are you doing here at this time of night?
Please, you have to let me in there.
Diana's in trouble!
What? That's impossible!
No, it's true.
Lord Andrew...
We overheard Daryl and her daughters talking about it.
She did something to prevent her from completing the ceremony.
Lady Daryl did?
She said she wouldn't make it to the sanctuary.
It's just on the other side of this wall, right?
Can't you let the two of us through?
Nonsense.
Tradition states that you must be a Cavendish in order to enter.
This isn't the time to follow traditions! Diana could be in danger!
She's right!
If something's happened to her, we might already be too late!
But...
it's said that a terrible misfortune
will be inflicted upon those who interfere with the ceremony!
Open...
I'll help you.
I'll take care of it from here.
Hang on...
Don't forget that I'm still a witch after all.
I can handle this.
I'll be sure to bring Diana back.
All right then.
No, please, young miss!
You know what they say!
Rules are meant to be broken!
Metamorphie Faciesse!
Hey, that's...
Diana!
Metamorphie Faciesse!
How's that?
Diana!
Are you okay?
This is nothing...
compared to Sucy's poison.
Metamorphie Faciesse!
Akko!
Please!
Just hang on!
Are you awake?
Diana...
It seems your recklessness knows no bounds.
I just wanted to help you, that's all.
I believe you. Really.
You're so incorrigible.
There's no telling what you'll get yourself into.
Diana! Your ceremony!
Even if I were to head to the sanctuary now,
I wouldn't make it in time.
What? No way.
Why didn't you go on without me?
I thought that you wanted to take over your family!
I wasn't about to just leave you there wounded like that.
Besides, didn't you seek to stop me
from participating in the ceremony in the first place?
Well, I guess that's true...
I'm really sorry. This is all my fault.
Don't apologize.
The truth is I simply was not capable enough.
So what is this place?
It used to serve as a covert hospital,
spanning all the way back to the medieval ages.
Whenever a war would break out in this area,
our ancestors would treat those in need with magic.
Regardless of whether they were civilians, soldiers, friends, or enemies.
Enemies?
Whoever needed treatment.
Not everyone approved of such practices,
which is why we had to work very hard to keep this place secret.
I didn't know about any of that.
Wow...
1500 years of Cavendish history can be found in this library.
These books detail our research on healing magic from long ago.
In the wake of medical science, however, much of this knowledge has been forgotten.
Is that...
one of the Nine Olde Witches?
The matriarch of the Cavendish family, Beatrix.
Her magic was responsible for the salvation of countless lives.
She is the founder of our tradition of kindness.
Things are peaceful now, so this place hasn't been needed.
My mother, Bernadette, worked hard as a peacemaker until the moment she died.
Can I ask what happened?
Her health was in poor condition.
And in addition to that, she exerted herself much too far.
All of the incredible work that my mother and ancestors have done
for the sake of humanity...
I couldn't be prouder to be a Cavendish.
That's why...
I wanted so badly to protect, to save this house.
You can't give up now!
You can still save this house, Diana!
No, it's too late now.
I'd never make it in time.
You'll never actually know that if you don't at least try!
I'm positive there's a way!
I never knew that you had something so important to you.
I think it's wonderful. Really, I do!
So please, whatever you do, don't give up on your dream.
You have to protect what you love!
Akko...
Once you do, please come back to school.
You can work on both your family and your studies!
That would be awesome!
I don't know if I could do that.
Of course you could! There's no doubt of it in my mind.
Believing in yourself is your magic!
Believing is... my magic...
The Shiny Rod... Is the word near?
"An old tradition and a new power
will cross to open the door to the unseen world."
It's a saying that's been passed down for many generations.
The fifth word is supposed to be related to tradition.
Akko, repeat this!
Sybilladura Lelladybura.
Sybilladura...
Lelladybura!
Look at that!
It's Chariot's broom, Shiny Valley!
Go and use it, Diana!
An old tradition and a new power...
The door to the unseen world...
Come on, Akko! Why don't we go together?
Tia Freyre!
Look, Diana!
That means that there's still time left, doesn't it?
-If you think I'll let you through... -Then you're mistaken!
Aeguil!
So then this must be the place.
I won't let you!
Is this the disaster Anna mentioned that would happen to anyone who interferes?
-Somebody... -Do something!
Please, Diana... have mercy!
Oh, no...
Time is running out!
We have to hurry! Come on, Diana!
Hey, Diana, we have to go!
Ennole...
Fiendinole!
Lady Beatrix!
Diana...
Milady...
I wasn't able to finish the ceremony.
It was my choice to abandon it at the last moment.
I don't regret my decision.
Milady...
I think it's about time that you took this back once and for all.
There's no need to hide your true feelings any longer.
Go and make your childhood dream a reality.
Take this back with you to Luna Nova.
Please don't take this the wrong way,
but I believe that you no longer have any reason to stay here.
Anna!
Until the day that you decide to return to this mansion,
we will do our part to keep it safe and sound!
With that assurance in mind, please go out and live your life as you wish.
Everyone...
Thank you.
Lady Daryl?
That girl's family pride truly is unprecedented.
How obnoxiously stubborn of her.
She really is like my late sister.
However...
I'll admit that she very well may be the one to rebuild the Cavendish household.
Yes. For certain.
Atsuko Kagari...
just how did you manage to leave this behind?
Thanks giving me a ride, Diana.
Akko...
What?
I just remembered that there was something important that I needed to tell you.
What is it? I didn't do something wrong again, did I?
I appreciate everything that you've done for me.
You...what?
Say it again! Come on, Diana!
Don't push it.
I couldn't hear with all the wind. One more time!
No.
-Please? For me? -Absolutely not!
Don't be embarrassed!
Do you wanna walk home?
Translated by: Lana Sofer