Monsters called Nemesis bring disaster.
The only ones who can fight these dangerous foes are the sorcerers.
However, the sorcerers are considered tainted beings and feared by most.
Seth arrived at Artemis, a city floating in the sky.
While searching for the sorcerer Yaga,
he met a mysterious old man.
Meanwhile, the Inquisition's airship approached Artemis.
The day was saved by a force working for Majesty
and the power of his political influence.
Seeing all this renewed Seth's determination,
and at last, the old man revealed his identity.
Yes, this old man himself was, in fact, Yaga.
What a lovely morning!
Good morning, Gudule and Gertrude!
I think this is going to be a wonderful day!
Melie!
Gudule!
Melie, sorry to drop in so suddenly!
I want you to teach me magic!
Drops of Friendship -Melie-
"Drops of Friendship."
Teach you magic? What's this all about?
Well, the thing is...
So, just who are you?
You say you know Alma?
Yeah! I'm her pupil, Seth!
She told me to find you here.
See? Here's a letter from her!
Look, you're one of the most powerful sorcerers, right?
Do you know where Radiant is?
Hmph. This is senseless.
Seth!
Ow! Hot, hot, hot!
What'd you do that for?! Alma wrote that to tell you about me!
I don't care if you're Alma's pupil.
I have nothing to give to someone with no strength.
If you want me to teach you, show me you're strong enough to earn it.
All right, just watch!
I'll show you my best move!
Titan Punch!
Nailed it.
Fool!
All you did was gather Fantasia in your fist and strike with it!
That's not even magic!
What?!
If you can't even use basic offensive magic like Meteor Drops,
I can't tell you anything about Radiant.
Come back when you're stronger, boy!
You heard what Yaga said.
Yes, that's right.
So, Melie, please teach me offensive magic!
You used all kinds of it that time when we first met, right?
Y-Yes, I suppose.
Teach me how to use that magic, too!
Seth, I'm happy that you have so much faith in me.
Really, truly happy. But...
I'm sorry! I can't!
I did that after my personality changed, remember?
As I am now, I'm not good at offensive magic.
I can barely use it.
What?!
I can still use defensive magic, but that's all.
Then teach me how to gather Fantasia!
Huh?
Well, then...
When the Fantasia is like, "fwoom"...
You sort of go like, "shwoop!"
That's how!
I don't get it.
Mister Boobrie, the look in your eyes is hurting me!
I'm sorry I couldn't help you, Seth!
Don't worry about it.
Sorry to bug you first thing in the morning.
I'll just try on my own.
W-Wait!
I have a great idea!
I think he should be here.
Yes! There he is!
Isn't that...
Oh, lady with the beauty of a rose,
please do me the favor of accepting my love.
Right, this is it. Today is the day!
Doc!
Here! For you!
Oh! How pretty!
Melie?! And Seth's with you, too?!
This is for me? You've made me so happy, Doc!
Wh-Why would it be for you?!
This is for my beloved—
Welcome!
Oh, Doc and Melie! How nice to see you.
Poster Girl of Kettle Coffee Miss Melba
M-M-Miss Melba!
G-G-Good morning!
Good morning, Miss Melba!
Good morning, both of you.
Oh? And who's this young man?
We haven't met, have we?
I'm Seth, a future sorcerer supreme!
Oh!
I work at this café. My name's Melba.
Nice to meet you, Seth.
Same to you!
Seth just arrived in Artemis Academy for the first time.
Oh, really?
This is a wonderful place.
I hope you'll visit our café regularly.
Sure!
My beloved Miss Melba looks as beautiful as ever!
Seth, the coffee here is fantastic!
Her amber eyes look like the chocolate that grows in Paradise.
Really?
Bang!
Hey, you! How dare you leer at my little girl like that?!
Papa!
What's this flower doing here?
Papa, please!
That doll is her papa?
You were thinking of making a move on my daughter, weren't you?!
Yes, that's Mister Melba Papa.
Take this, you blasted insect!
He loves his daughter, and he's a great cook. He's a wonderful father.
Ouch! Please forgive me!
Quiet, you!
Really, Papa. Don't be rude to our customers.
Hmph! Any nasty bugs that go after my daughter need to be exterminated!
B-Bugs? He doesn't even consider me a human.
Shoo! Shoo!
Stay away, bug! Shoo! Shoo!
So cruel...
I'm sorry. When Papa gets all worked up, there's no stopping him.
Don't worry about Doc. He goes through this all the time.
I was sure today would be the day.
As an apology and a token of friendship for Seth,
I'll treat you to our best dishes today.
Thanks!
That was so good! Thanks for the food!
Miss Melba, thank you so much!
I'm glad you liked it.
So, Seth, you said you came here from Pompo Hills?
Did you come to get a curse removed?
No, I want to destroy Radiant!
Radiant?
He says it's where the Nemesis have their nest.
Oh!
Hmph. Searching for a place that might as well be a fairy tale...
Sounds like something a child would do.
That's amazing, Seth!
Huh?!
You're very brave, trying to go to a scary place like that!
Yeah, I guess.
What's wrong, Doc?
Does the chair taste that good?
No!
So, to help me get to Radiant, I want to learn offensive magic.
I want to help him, but I can't.
I see...
That's why I want your help, Doc!
What are you saying, you moron?!
Doc, you're a researcher, aren't you?
So I thought you'd know a lot about magic.
Yeah, so I'll be counting on you!
I can't believe you have the nerve to ask me for help!
I haven't forgotten how many awful things you've done to me!
The debt you saddled me with gives me stomachaches so bad I can't sleep at night!
If you think I'm gonna help you—
How wonderful!
Huh?!
The kindness to help anyone who needs it,
and a wealth of knowledge about magic...
You're like the sages spoken of in legends!
I respect that a lot!
W-Well, of course!
Artemis Academy may be huge,
but there's no researcher here with more knowledge than me!
Offensive magic, eh?
With my help, using it will come easier than frying an egg.
Really?!
That's very reassuring!
I'll have to give you my support as well, then.
Let me bring you some of my special herb tea.
Here you go.
Wow, it's so pretty! I've never seen tea that color!
Down the hatch!
Miss Melba... It certainly has a unique flavor.
It's my own special herb tea.
This is my latest creation, roast beef flavor!
Well? How do you like it?
I-It's... t-truly delicious.
It's gross! It smells foul!
My tongue's dying!
If not for this, she'd be a real angel!
Nothing's better than meat for giving you energy.
There's still plenty more.
Drink this and do your best, okay, Doc?
Your herb tea is the best, Miss Melba!
I'd love to drink it all day, but...
Seth here says he wants to start his training as soon as possible.
Huh?
Oh, my...
Wh-What are you just sitting around for?!
Come on, let's go!
Boy, it really is a shame, though! A true shame!
Doc! Seth! Wait for me!
We'll be keeping the change.
Oh, my...
[Miss Melba's Special Tea] It's tribulation in the name of love.
Why did I agree to this? What a pain in the neck.
Good luck to both of you!
Well, Doc, let's get started training! Come on!
Oh, shut up!
I'll help you train, since I promised Miss Melba.
But I'm not gonna face you in any fights!
And I won't touch any Fantasia!
The most I can do is read grimoires.
That's enough!
For starters, teach me how to use Meteor Drops!
Let's see. Meteor Drops, Meteor Drops...
Oh, here it is.
Okay, first, you close your eyes.
Then, you take a deep breath.
Next, expel that breath as if you're pushing all impurity out of your body.
When that is done, and you're left empty,
direct your consciousness to the outside of your body.
Then, as if feeling a breeze with every inch of your body,
open your senses to the Fantasia that exists all around you.
Gather the Fantasia in your magic tool... that is, your gloves.
Gather it all in your gloves,
and clearly visualize the form of the magic you want to produce.
Visualize the form of the magic...
Once you have the image in your mind, shout out the incantation.
Meteor Drops!
Why?! Why won't it work?!
I did it just as you said!
And I instructed you exactly as the grimoire said.
One more time!
Meteor Drops!
Meteor Drops! Meteor Drops! Meteor Drops!
Just being full of spirit won't help you with everything.
I'm not done yet!
Meteor Drops!
I'll be back.
Doc!
Oh, come on.
I said I was sorry, didn't I?
Shut up!
No matter what you say to me, I'm not helping you anymore!
But then there'll be no one left to teach him magic.
What do I care?!
Doc's really angry.
What should I do? Seth won't be able to train this way.
Why the heck can't I use magic right, anyway?
Hmph. Maybe you just don't have the talent.
That's mean!
Why don't I answer that question for you?
I'll pound it into your body to make sure you remember it.
She changed?!
Here it comes! Meteor Drops!
Oh, no! It's Crazy Melie!
R-Run away!
Save us!
Oh, my. It seems they're having fun.
Miss Melba! Watch out!
I give my all to love.
Doc!
I've gotta get away from here!
Hold it!
They're such good friends.
We'd better bill that guy for everything they broke.
Melie, stop messing around! Give it a rest!
Who's messing around? Why won't you fight back?!
There's no way I can attack you!
And I'm saying that's what makes you so weak!
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Melie's actually trying to fight for real.
Honestly...
You haven't even steeled yourself to become a warrior.
You make me sick.
Yeah, but you didn't have to move this fast!
Quit your whining! Here comes the next round!
Melie, above you!
Blow away!
Melie! Ti—
It won't reach her. I'll just have to...
Please work this time!
Meteor Drops!
Melie!
I did it! I really did it!
You saw me, right, Melie?
I used Meteor Drops!
I did it!
And it's all thanks to you and Doc!
Huh?
Hey, Melie. Seems like you're back to normal.
Huh? Yes...
Huh?!
I did it again.
You sure surprised me when you attacked with magic out of nowhere.
I'm so sorry!
I won't blame you if you hate me and never want to see me again!
I'd never hate you because of that.
In fact, I should thank you!
I was able to use Meteor Drops because of you!
Seth...
D-Do you mean it?
Well, if I was helpful to you, then I'm happy!
Yeah!
Uh, also... Doc flew off somewhere. We should look for him.
Hey!
Someone help me!
Meteor Drops!
How's that?
Your Fantasia leaves much to be desired,
but not bad, I suppose.
All right! Now I'll be able to get to Radiant!
Ow! What'd you do that for?!
You really don't understand a thing, do you?
That blasted Alma dumped a complete rookie on me.
Huh?
Listen up. Radiant is forbidden territory.
Many of the world's most noted sorcerers have tried long and hard to get there,
but not a single person has succeeded in doing so.
A mere hatchling like you won't even be able to set foot in that place.
I'm saying if you want to get to Radiant, you'll have to train hard
and become a first-rate sorcerer.
And there is a sorcerer here who can raise you to that point.
Yaga, please take me as your pupil!
Indeed. But first...
Cauldron Crash!
Seth!
As I thought.
What was that for?!
You said your name is Seth?
Y-Yeah...
You'll need to learn to control far more than this
with those frail hands of yours.
I'll warn you, boy, my training is strict!
Right!
What a nice morning!
Good morning, Gudule and Gertrude!
I think this is going to be a wonderful day!
Melie!
Gudule!
Melie, sorry to drop in so suddenly!
I want you to lend me your house!
Huh?!
Well, I've been sleeping in the park,
but you can't even sleep there for free, apparently.
So Doc said...
I can't believe you!
You've gotta stop running up my debt!
Now I've got the cost of the café repairs, street repairs...
It's piling up so much, I can't even go to Kettle Coffee anymore!
R-Right...
If you get it, hurry up and find a place to live!
That's what he said.
Oh...
So, Melie, please lend me your house!
Well, I do have a room that I don't use.
So, would you like to live here?
Really?!
Yes! I have a lot of fun when I'm with you, Seth!
Just imagining living together makes me...
so excited!
Thanks, Melie!
Glad to have you as a roommate!
The same goes for me, Seth!
So, uh... I've been wondering for a while...
What is that doll-looking thing?
Oh! U-Um, that's just... um, um...
He's my friend.
Your f-friend?! This thing?!
To Be Continued
Next Time
Danger is lurking in Artemis.
One peaceful afternoon, Doc is taken away by a mysterious creature.
To save Doc, Seth and Melie enter the sewers.
In the darkness, they encounter a fearsome creature
that the Titan Punch cannot harm.
Next time on Radiant, "The Sewer Dweller."
The Sewer Dweller -Monster-
Mountain of IOUs
Gaaaah
You'd better pay all that!
You look like you're having fun, Doc.
End