I know the good news, what's the bad news?
Truth is, the horses aren't listenin' to me!
What?!
Send a message to His Highness immediately.
Yes, Sir!
A beastfallen would not die simply from falling from a cliff.
I know.
Send out the assassins.
Yes, Sir.
I want them all alive.
Is the kid alright?
Yeah, but we've gotta get him warmed up, fast...
They'll be on us in no time.
We've gotta find a place to hide.
When'd it start?
Your urges to eat humans?
You saw?
Don't worry, never eaten a person before.
I see.
But man, what is with this kid?
Pretending to be a boy...
Probably to hide from Thirteen.
If he found out she had the Mooncaller's blood, she'd be in for trouble.
Did she really have to cross dress, though?
Sorena's granddaughter'd be beautiful and have huge boobs, right?
She'll be rockin' an hourglass in no time!
Ow, ow... where am I?
YOUNG LADY!
Senobishitatte todokanai No matter how I stretch, it won't reach
Chie o furishibottemo No matter how hard I think
Madamada tarinai mitai da ashi tsucchau genkai It's still not enough, my legs hurt too much to press on!
Datte kirei na iro shitete It has such a pretty color
Mizumizushiku yureteiru And looks so juicy swaying back and forth
Onaka wa suitenai kedo tabete mitai na I'm not hungry but I want to try it
Ijiwaru iwaretemo makenaindakedo sa "I won't stop even if you say I'm being mean."
Tama ni wa tayotte yo boku o "You should ask me for help sometimes!"
Hatto ne hirameki It comes to me in a flash
Discover! Yuujou tte fantasy? Discover! Is friendship just a fantasy?
Kajittemiteyo ichiban ni wakacchatta Give it a try, the thing I realized the most
Amai no kana suppai? Chotto dokidoki Is it sweet or sour? It's kind of exciting
Minna de ita kara mitsukeraretanda I found it being with all of you
Mahou no you ni narabeta taisetsu na word A special word like magic
Kono deai I won't let go
Hanasanai Of this meeting
You're so mean, Young Lady...
You freaked me out!
Who knew you were actually a girl?
We both lied to each other, so I guess we're even.
I don't care about it now.
More importantly, where's the Grimoire of Zero?
Sorena's granddaughter was supposed to have it, right?
I don't have it.
One of the Sorcerers of Zero must have taken it out of the hideout in Latette.
Now we've got no leads on where it might be.
So, why'd you say no to Thirteen?
Were you so against teaming up with him that you'd rather get burned alive?
Of course!
His methods are too horrific!
What happened?
I see.
Kill all the rogue witches and Sorcerers of Zero...
He's got my vote.
Hey!
Normal people can't tell the difference.
Either one's gonna be a murderer.
You got any other way?
I'll convince the Sorcerers of Zeros.
I'll convince them to work together and take out the rogue witches and Him, who stole the Grimoire of Zero!
Not happening.
Huh?
You can't take Him down, Young Lady.
If you are trying to kill me by the disgusting nature of the food, you will soon succeed, Thirteen.
You drink the same soup as the King.
There is nothing I can do if you do not like it.
Still, Zero, your death would cause me trouble.
Then let me out.
I know a man who makes the most delicious soup.
Hey, Dog-face, what do you mean, she can't take Him out?
Right, the witch's blood contract...
Yeah.
Blood contract? That's a witch contract, right?
Yes. All Sorcerers of Zero signed a blood contract with Him when joining the group.
If you break the contract, you die.
That means I will, too.
So that means you can't lay a finger on Him?
Book of Protection, Page 1, Chordia!
Grant me power, for I am Albus!
Zero wrote this book for magic to be used like this.
But we started a war instead.
Nobody heard Zero's wish.
If she hadn't come up with magic, none of this annoying stuff would've happened.
It's a little late to say that now...
If Zero hadn't invented magic, then the Sorcerers of Zero and the rogue witches wouldn't have come about, either.
Then if magic didn't exist...
If we get rid of magic...
That's it! We can do that if we have Zero!
You're incredible, Mercenary! You're so smart! You genius ball of fluff!
What's this all of a sudden?
Young Lady?
I just came up with a plan!
Huh?
Mercenary, you know that Zero can deny magic, right?
Yeah.
We can draw five magic circles to completely surround Wenias with one big magic circle.
If Zero denies that circle, magic should disappear from the whole kingdom!
Huh. I didn't know you could do that!
I don't really get it, but is that really possible?
With your employer and the Young Mooncaller Lady, it's certainly possible in theory!
This way we can take out the rogue witches and Thirteen without hurting anyone!
Sorena said magic was being spread incorrectly, but with magic erased from Wenias, we can start over!
This time following Zero's wishes, huh?
If we had our witch, that plan would work.
Yes, if we had Zero...
What is it?
Zero collapsed from Thirteen's attack, and he took her off somewhere...
Do you have any complaints?
If you have need of something, I will prepare it for you.
Let me see, the bed is terrible.
Change it out immediately.
I had it made to be like the one you had in the caves.
Does that not please you, either?
Recently, I found a bed that is much whiter, larger, and softer.
Though my ruthless compatriot disposed of it.
I will bring you another spoon.
Thirteen.
I want to see the sky.
Soon, Zero. I will not make you wait long.
You've made me wait long enough.
Mercenary...
Where is that witch now?
I was in an underground cell, so I don't know where she was taken.
If I were Thirteen, I'd lock her up in my bedroom.
Truly the embodiment of depravity.
Why did Grandmother keep this guy as her servant?
H-h-hey, was it that horrible?!
Anyway, we have to find Zero quickly.
Mercenary, do you have any of Zero's hair or nails?
What? Why the hell would I?
What'll you do with them?
I'll use them for a person-finding divination charm.
You remember the old lady who helped us before, right?
Yeah, she used my fur to find us.
A person-finding divination charm requires something spiritually bound to the target.
Brother, you don't have anything?
Like a blanket she always used?
She didn't have much to begin with.
Until recently she was tying up her clothes with that worn-out rope...
I-if you're just going to throw it away, then let me have it!
At that second-hand clothes shop!
Brother!
Faster than I thought.
Four, five...
Six.
And they all have incredible magic power!
If we can get around them somehow and get to Formicum...
They won't come attack us in the city.
I have an idea.
You don't have anything!
Going at them head-on is a great idea!
Too slow!
We must capture them alive.
Be especially careful with the white beast; you'll hurt Zero.
Your employer sure does love you!
Now's not the time to joke around!
Dog-face?!
Zahard fraud! Swiftly pierce through mine enemies!
Book of Hunting, Page 2! Staim!
Grant me power, for I am Albus!
Hurry, Holdem!
Your employer sure does love you!
Don't let them get away. Proceed as planned.
Watch out!
Dammit! This way!
Brother, they're...
Yeah, they're herding us somewhere!
What?!
Go across first, Dog-face!
By myself?
Just run!
Dammit!
It ain't as simple as you put it!
Young Lady! Brother!
Bite down.
Huh?
Gotcha!
Can you stand?
You bastard, what're you doing to the Young Lady?!
I saved her.
Thank me later. Let's hurry!
Hey, didn't I-
I saved you, right?
Thank me later.
Report to the Sorcerer of the State.
We can't open the gates for you this late at night.
Wait until morning.
Hey, we meet again.
Oh, it's you.
What happened to the slaves with you?
Oh, them?
They were delicious.
Wh-what?
Could you let me in?
I've gotta wake up an innkeep and get me some food.
I'm so hungry, I'm starving.
Thanks.
Don't cause any trouble!
Yeah.
For your trouble. We're countin' on you on our way out, too.
Huh?
Umm, thank you so much.
Huh?
Just looking at you makes my fatigue melt away!
I am the happiest man in the land, no, in the world!
He's talking to clothes. Will you hear me out? I had this awful customer...
Gross. Will you hear me out? I had this awful customer...
Let's get this over quick. Will you hear me out? I had this awful customer...
Sorry to intrude.
Wh-what are you doing?!
Here.
Huh?
I'm taking these clothes back.
NOOOO!
Stop! Don't touch it! It won't be fresh! You'll rub away the smell! Here, kid.
Stop! Don't touch it! It won't be fresh! You'll rub away the smell!
Th-thanks.
Stop! Don't touch it! It won't be fresh! You'll rub away the smell!
What have you done?!
Shut up!
Do it.
Yeah.
Please...
Huh?
I can't live on without it!
I don't care what else you take from me.
I'll give you everything I own,
So please, don't take that...
I love it!
Young Lady, you don't need to worry about him.
But...
Hey, I'll give you Zero's socks in exchange.
How does that sound?
H-her socks?!
The socks she wore concealed on those beautiful feet of hers?!
How long has she worn them?
Will she take them off for me in front of me?!
Promise me! Swear on your life that you will!
Alright, I promise.
Young Lady, it's ready.
Alright!
Didn't know you could draw magic circles.
If you work for a witch long enough, yeah.
Hey, wait! What're you doing?!
Calm down. It won't burn your house down.
NO, STOP!
If you're going to burn those clothes, then burn me with them!
Hurry up.
A dark room, stone walls...
The sound of birds, of wind...
The smell of blood...
Can you tell where she is from all that?
A witch's divination is the interpreting of vague information that leads them to the answer.
Uh-huh...
Just watch.
The Young Lady's divination charms have Sorena's seal of approval.
Zero's in the Royal Palace in Plasta.
In the top of a tower!
I should not have ever hired you.
A barrier that goes around all of Wenias is definitely gonna be big...
Done! Holdem!
Right!
Four left!
Thirteen will definitely come after us when Mercenary rescues Zero.
We've gotta hurry.
Come on, run, faster!
Wow, ain't she high up...?
The Dawn Tower?
If she can hear birds there, that's where she's gotta be.
The martins build nests up there around this time every year on the Dawn Tower?
You sure?
The proof is in the Young Lady's divination and my experience as a former palace worker.
The palace defenses will tighten up once morning comes.
It's a race until then.
So what path am I taking to the tower?
Ain't a path.
Huh?
Ain't any paths that a human could take to get there.
But you can, Brother...
Huh...?
That damn dog! It ain't as simple as you put it!
This ain't a job for a heavyweight like me in the first place!
Ain't I high up...?
This method to draw magic circles on natural objects so they won't be erased...
I remember it well, Grandmother.
You look just like Sorena when you're doin' that.
Young Lady, get ready to run.
No...
...a group of strong magic-users is...
Hey, c'mon, now...
It's the Sorcerers of Zero!
Everyone!
Lady Albus, it is good you are safe.
And you're with your servant.
I'm impressed you knew we were here.
He guided us and told you that you would appear here after escaping your execution.
"He" did?
Lady Albus, you want to end this war, yes?
Y-yes, that's right.
Then we approve as well.
The spark you lit upon the stake has caused witches all over Wenias to gather together.
That's...
It will soon be time for the final battle.
We will take down the Kingdom of Plasta with all our power combined!
Yeah!
Y-you can't!
There is something I want to tell you as a descendent of the Mooncaller witch,
and as the representative of the Sorcerers of Zero.
I want to seal away magic, the fire burning the kingdom!
I didn't want to believe Him, but it is just as He said.
Huh?
Even if you are the granddaughter of the great Sorena, from this moment, you are a traitor.
If you are to stand in the way of our goals, we will not hold back.
Everyone, calm down!
I am your representative; I would never betray you!
Let me explain to yo-
Madam Representative, your fate will be decided by a fair trial conducted by the Sorcerers of Zero.
You may explain as much as you like there.
Surrender.
Holdem!
We can't escape.
We can redraw the magic circles, but you dying here won't help anything.
But-!
This is what Sorena would do.
A seal on magic, huh...?
So she was serious about erasing magic from Wenias.
She can't do that unless she was the one who created magic.
And even if she'd done it, if this had come to pass before our battle with humanity,
it would only ensure our defeat.
I thought I was a goner...
I'm going to this length to get to you.
You'd better give me a warm welcome, Master.
Tsuretette Take me with you
Ikisaki wa kimetenai kedo Though I haven't decided where
Yurashiteite Sway me with you
Sakasama demo kawaranai desho It doesn't matter if we go upside down
Zutto koko ga ii to omotteta I thought staying here forever was alright
Ano hi kimi to deau made wa Until the day I met you
Sagashidashitatte ii I want us to go on a search
Kasaneau mirai no hou ga ii I want our futures to overlap
Hikari ni nare Becoming the light
Tsunagiattatte ii I want us to be tied together
Futatsu no sekai o nozondatte ii It's fine if we want two worlds
Issho ni ikou Let's go together