The expedition's set for eight days from now! You guys ready for this trek?!
Those monsters don't scare us!
Aria, go to Level 59.
There, you should find the answer to what you seek.
Before I do that...
I need to apologize.
I'll return this, and then this time, for sure...
If you search for the things you lack with downcast eyes
You'll never discover incredible places like this
Let's get rid of these vague standards
And the courage will spread through you
A world without lies reflects in your eyes
Throw away the useless bravado and
Let's laugh and cry together
We played the strings at our own speed
And embellished how we wished
When you're around miracles can happen RE-ILLUSION
We shined and lit each other up
On the other side our dreams melded together
We created a synergy and
With our strong and genuine bond we crossed the world
That Bell!
I can't believe he ran away screaming
without even a thank you. So rude!
Well, I wanted to return this to him personally.
Very well.
Please allow me to assist you.
We'll need to make sure he doesn't run off...
Wait, let's plan this out so that he CAN'T run away!
Hmm... Maybe I could lock him up in one of the meeting rooms.
Umm...
Bell?
Wai-! Bell!
Hey, watch it.
S-sorry!
You were attacked by Orcs in the Dungeon the other day, weren't you?
You dropped this when you left, so I wanted to return it.
Then, that was you who saved me?
I've wanted to apologize to you.
Huh?
You were hurt badly by that Minotaur I let escape.
I'm sorry.
W-wait a sec!
You did nothing wrong, Miss Wallenstein! I mean, you saved my life that day!
I-I'm the one who should be apologizing for running away without thanking you!
Forgive me!
Finally... I was able to apologize.
It's amazing you made it down to Level 10 in such a short amount of time.
N-no! Not at all!
I need to become stronger, but I've still got a long way to go.
My combat skills are amateur at best...
You don't have anyone to teach you to fight?
N-not really...
Well...
Why don't I teach you, then?
Huh?
I've got to know how this guy is improving so fast.
I have to ask Ais today, no matter what.
The foes we fought on Level 24 were powerful...
But there are bound to be even stronger enemies in the deeper levels.
I don't want to slow anyone down. I want to be stronger.
And to do that...
Train in... swordfighting?
Yes! I want to learn how to use Concurrent Chanting. Please!
Wow, Lefiya. That's brilliant.
No, you're just saying that!
Lefiya?
M-Miss Ais!
Is something wrong?
N-no, no! Nothing at all!
I still couldn't say it...
When Miss Ais gets here...
I'll walk up and say, "Oh, what a coincidence! I'm practicing too."
Yep. This is going to work!
Miss Ais?
M-Miss Ais! Don't go!
I think she came this way.
I'm s-so sorry!
O-oh no! Are you all right?
Thank you. I'm so sorry about that.
N-no... It was my fault.
Oh, right! Have you seen the Sword Princess, Ais Wallenstein pass by?
You wouldn't happen to be... one of Loki Familia's...
I am, actually...
I-I'M SORRY!
S-something's fishy. That kid's definitely hiding something!
Hold it!
If I can figure out the secret behind his progress, it might make me stronger...
But... that would mean I'm only using him...
I'll pay him back. It's the least I can do.
G-goo... g-good morning...
Is everything all right?
Yeah... Just got chased by a Woodland Fairy is all...
Where'd that Human run off to?
Wait, that couldn't be...
What's the matter with her?
Beats me.
Lefiya?
Um, are you okay?
Miss Ais...
What's with that Human you met in secret this morning, huh?
Lefiya, how do you know about that?
L-Lefiya!
The hell was that?
No idea...
So, you agreed to teach that Human how to fight until we leave on our expedition?
That's why you were together?
Then... then how come he was leaning all over you?!
Oh...
He couldn't walk anymore, so I lent him my shoulder...
Oh, is that all?
Wh-who does he think he is, begging Miss Ais to teach him when he's not even in our Familia?!
The thought of him getting special one-on-one training makes me so jealous!
The nerve of that guy!
Please don't tell the others, Lefiya.
O-on one condition!
If you don't listen, I... I'll tell everyone!
Please give me special training just like that Human!
J-just the two of us!
If you're fine with me as a teacher...
Th-then, you'll do it?
Sure, that's fine with me.
Woohoo! I get to do one-on-one training with Miss Ais! Yay!
Today's the day I get to start training with Miss Ais! My very own lessons!
I was so excited I even woke up early!
Oh, but she's probably with that Human right about now...
I wonder what kind of training they're doing?
Oops, I did it again...
It's just like that other time...
It's not like I care what they're doing anyway. I'm not even curious.
I know! I'll ask her to train me even harder than that Human.
I can see it now...
I'm all right, Miss Ais! Come at me harder!
Go ahead.
In my dreams! As if that would ever happen!
I'm ready, Miss Ais!
L-Lefiya?
I'm going to try some Concurrent Chanting, so don't hold back!
No mercy!
Here I go!
Sorry, Lefiya.
I slashed you thinking I was still training with him.
I'm okay! Let's keep going!
One more time-
One more...
Should we take a break?
Miss Ais, how are things going with that Human, anyway?
With him? Well...
He's really focused, he tries really hard, he's really honest,
and he improves really fast.
I think he's got potential.
I'm not even improving at all...
What? Throwin' in the towel so soon?
Welp, more for me then! La la la...
I'm not gonna lose to that twerp!
Miss Ais! Let's keep going!
Hey, Riveria. What's Lefiya been up to lately?
I would ask you two the same thing.
We were sparring. Sparring!
Ais got to Rank Up before we could. Can you blame us?
Think Lefiya's been training up too?
I can't think of anywhere else she'd be...
Perhaps she found herself a good rival.
But first things first...
You're so good at that, Riveria.
It came naturally, taking care of Ais for so long. Though it gave me a lot of trouble in the past.
You mean when Ais first joined the Familia?
Yes.
Itty bitty Ais, huh?
Oh, you must have heard of Aria then, right?
Aria?
Yeah. Lefiya said that's what the Tamer called Ais.
Do you think all of these strange incidents could somehow be connected to Ais?
Level 59...
...I think we'll find the answer there.
Man, I sure am glad this expedition isn't gonna break the bank after all!
If Ais hadn't donated her earnings from the other day to the Familia fund, this could have been bad.
From that quest on Level 24, right?
Forkin' over a huge pile o' treasure like that... Who WAS that, anyway?
We're coming in!
Oh, Loki! Finn!
It's been a while, Tsubaki.
Those look just as juicy as I remember them!
Heh, if you want 'em that bad you can have 'em.
All they do is get in the way when I'm working the forge.
I'd take yours over mine any day.
So what brings you here today?
Meeting with our Lady Hephaistos about the expedition?
I heard you'll be joining us as well.
Yep, I want to check out some new scenery in the deeper levels.
And if luck's on my side, I'm hoping to procure some nice dropped items to use for armor.
I'll feel better having a high-level smith like you around.
We'll be counting on you.
How are those Durandal weapons coming along?
Without a hitch.
Everything's ready to go, just as you ordered.
Speaking of which, you sure you don't want any magic weapons?
Hephaistos Familia magic weapons are certainly the finest quality around...
I want them so badly I can taste it, to be honest.
Those price tags, though...!
Money, huh...?
Hm? What's up?
Well, we've actually got somebody who can make some incredible magic weapons.
Bit eccentric, though. Refuses to make 'em no matter how much coin customers throw at him.
Yeah, sounds like a real oddball.
Thank you so much for today, Miss Ais!
Is training with me helping you at all?
You keep passing out, so I thought...
O-of course it is! I'll try my best again tomorrow!
I refuse to be bested by that Human!
Sorry, Lefiya. Could we take a day off tomorrow?
What?
He's an outsider! An outsider! He's not even in our Familia!
How dare he monopolize Miss Ais for a whole day!
The nerve! I can't believe him!
It should be me, not him!
I-it's unforgiveable! That shameless jerk...!
Viridis?
I'd like to thank you once again for taking such good care of my dear Filvis on Level 24, Lefiya Viridis.
N-not at all! I should thank Miss Filvis for coming to my rescue so many times!
Please, enjoy.
Thank you.
It's amazing!
Filvis has been quite taken with you since that trip, you know.
She's been chattering happily about you non-stop.
What?
I... I was only giving you a report...
My apologies.
So, where are you off to this fine day?
Umm, actually...
I had something important planned, but now that's cancelled.
I was thinking of doing some solo training in the Dungeon...
Your dedication is admirable.
Filvis, why don't you go along with her?
But Lord Dionysus...
Don't worry about me.
Go and lend her your strength.
Lefiya Viridis, I hope you'll continue to get along with my Filvis.
It makes me happy when I see her smile.
So now today, that darn Human,
he's monopolizing Miss Ais even though he's an outsider!
No shame at all! So greedy!
I see. But, are you sure you really want to train with me?
What?
I can't begin to compare to the Sword Princess when it comes to swordfighting.
That's not true! Your Concurrent Chanting the other day was amazing!
The whole reason I wanted to practice Concurrent Chanting was because I wanted to be as great as you...
You overestimate me.
Besides, as a pure mage,
your nature and your role in battle differ greatly from my own as a magic swordswoman.
As much as I'd love to help you...
That's it.
We should approach this using your specialty instead...
Viridis...
Do away with the idea of the counterattack.
What? B-but then what would be the point of Concurrent Chanting?
You're asking to fail if you depend on hastily prepared spells.
It's better to concentrate on avoiding attacks while you focus on your incantation.
Protecting yourself until the spell is activated... that is a brilliant way to use Concurrent Chanting.
I'll do it.
Right. Let's put it to the test.
Okay!
May I ask you something?
S-sorry...! I keep passing out on you...
How are you able to grow so strong so quickly?
Huh?! I-I'm not strong at all...
Well... it's just, um...
There's, um... someone I just have to catch up to.
There's a place I have to reach, no matter what.
That's what I think, anyway...
I see.
I understand. It's the same for me.
Father...
Mother...!
Wait for me...
Someday, I'll...!
Fire, O Elven archer.
May your arrow strike true! Arcs Ray!
You're getting better.
Thank you!
Thanks to your help, Miss Filvis, I can...!
No, the foundation was there already. It's your own hard work that did it, Viridis.
Uh, um... Miss Filvis?
Yes?
It's just...
Do you think that from now on... you could call me Lefiya?
I-I can't.
Please!
I'm saying it's not possible!
You can make an exception!
You're so stubborn!
Yes, I am!
L-Lefiya.
Yes!
Miss Filvis?
You can summon the magic of your Elven companions and use it yourself, right?
Th-that's right.
But only if I have a perfect grasp of the spell's effect and its incantation.
Be thee my shield, holy grail of light. Dio Grail!
That spell from before...
It's beautiful.
It's a magical barrier.
It can protect the caster and her allies from a variety of physical and magical attacks.
Lefiya, I entrust this spell to you.
Miss Filvis...
I want you to come back from this alive.
I will, I promise!
Th... Thank you...
Good job, Bell!
I think I've got the gist of it.
R-right! Please let me continue the special training until the Loki Familia leaves on their expedition!
Please, Goddess!
Fine. If it's that important to you...
However, Miss Wallen-whatsit! I get to observe you two!
What?
No calling dibs on my Bell, got it? It's never gonna happen!
Sheesh, she really did a number on you today, huh? Those were some truly cold-blooded attacks!
That Miss Wallen-whatsit really doesn't give a darn about you, Bell!
Nope! That's for sure!
Compared to the bright main streets, this way's so nice and dark, isn't it?
Uh, Goddess?
Bell, make sure you hold my hand nice and tight now, so I don't fall!
Miss Ais!
Good morning, open up the window and
You can go anywhere
A wish you whipser to yourself each day
To keep moving forward as far as you can
You compare yourself to others, let out a sigh
I know, I know
Kindness, warmth
One day the two of you
Will surely know what it is to love
The you of tomorrow will turn the you of today
Into memories and
Move forwards past them
The rain will stop, you'll lift your chin up and
You'll be able to say "Thank you" with an honest smile
Hello, hello, hello
Sing your love for someone
"The Boy and The Hero"