"Merlin's magic control coaching"
Thor, you're a bit choppy there.
Right.
Sizilien, why don't you try raising your magic a little bit?
All right.
You're building up too much. You're going to lose control.
Huh? I made a mistake.
Jeez, you're going to mess up all our hair again!
"Melida's magic gear enchanting discussion"
Thanks to the two of them helping out,
this camp is turning out better than I expected.
"Shin's magic practice"
They're belting them right out without any chanting.
They're going to put the magic division out of business.
No, I think they'll still have a tough time of it against demonoids.
Hmm, you're right.
This really is an absolute worldwide crisis, isn't it?
The demonoids are running roughshod over imperial territory.
If we're going to stand up to their overwhelming magical power,
then everyone here at this camp--
make that I, myself, have to get even stronger.
--Huh?! --Huh?!
Huh?
"Wise Man's Grandchild"
Listen up, everyone! Raise a magic barrier with everything you've got!
Nah, I think you'll probably be okay.
Probably?!
Guys, Messina is right! Do not let your guard down!
I'm telling you, this is going to be all right.
I had an idea I've been thinking about.
First, I visualize some combustible gas...
I-Is that some new magic?
Nope.
This is where... the critical part begins...
Everyone, brace for impact!
Give the image directionality. Up to now, the impact has been spread out.
So now, narrow the explosive energy into a single direction, and...
...release!
You've gone and done it again, haven't you?
Yes! Success!
You dummy!
What do you need that much force for?!
Am I dreaming...?
This is real.
Well, I didn't anticipate it being this strong.
I'm sorry!
On the other hand, even with that much force, there wasn't any shock at all.
By channeling the blast into one direction, he boosted its force.
Most likely.
If something like that got turned on me--I shudder to think!
I'm telling you, it's okay.
You did say "probably," remember?!
Man, are you ever reckless!
That will be all for today. We're heading back to the manor house.
--Yes, ma'am. --Yes, ma'am.
I hate to trouble you, Shin, but could you gate me through to the castle?
The castle?
It's hard to come by information on the demonoids while I'm at camp.
I'm going to head back and check on the situation.
Okay, you got it.
Y-Your Highness!
What? Has anything happened?
Not just "anything," August!
E-Ellie!
Who's she?
She's my fiancée.
"Elisabet von Koralle"
Hm? Huh? Eh? Eh?! Fiancée?!
What do you mean? I never knew about this!
Because I've never told you.
What are you whispering about?!
It's nice to meet you, our new hero, Shin Wolford.
I am the second daughter of Duke Koralle, and Prince August's fiancée,
Elisabet von Koralle. I am pleased to make your acquaintance.
Thank you for such a polite welcome.
Ellie, what are you doing here?
What wouldn't I be doing here?!
How could you leave May and me behind here and go camping or wherever?!
May?
My younger sister.
That's right!
Oh, you're here.
Don't "you're here" me! You're awful, Big Brother!
I heard that Mistress Melida was with you at your camp.
You know how much I admire Mistress Melida,
but you still leave me behind?!
Well, hey, you're just so fun to watch when you're this wound up.
You're so mean! This is unfair! I want to meet Mistress Melida, too!
You mean Granny?
I-I-I'm so sorry, Master Shin!
"May von Earlsheid"
May von Earlsheid. I'm Big Brother August's younger sister, and, um...
...a-a huge fan of Mistress Melida!
I see. Nice to meet you, May.
I consider Aug to be something like a cousin,
so I'd be delighted if you would be, as well.
Th-Then, my Big Brother Shin...?
I don't think we need that much formality.
Shin, then?
Mm-hmm.
Now I have a brother who isn't mean to me!
So, what are you doing here?
We have decided that we will join you at your camp.
Yes.
Don't be ridiculous! It may be a "camp," but it isn't fun and games!
There's no way you're getting permission to come with me!
Why don't you take them with you?
Father!
I knew you'd come through, Father!
Master Merlin and Mistress Melida are there,
and you're using Shin's magic to get there. There won't be any issues.
It will be nice to let them stay in a hot springs area for a change.
I have my father's permission, as well.
Ellie, May, it's safe to come across.
We were just inside the castle a second ago, and we're already here!
May, be careful not to get too excited and get separated from us.
Here, May.
We can't have you getting lost, after all.
Okay!
May, do as Shin tells you so you don't get separated.
Ellie,
this camp is for hands-on training in magic.
We don't have time to wait on you two.
I won't be in the way. I just have to make sure you remain pest-free.
Oh, that makes sense. We do have girls at the camp, as well.
You don't trust him around them?
No, it isn't them.
The one I distrust more than anyone is you, Shin!
Huh?!
I mean, you should hear August!
Every time he opens his mouth, it's Shin this, Shin that, Shin the other!
Shin, Shin, Shin! You can't blame me for being distrustful!
Oh, no, no!
--Yes, I can! Me and Aug? I don't even want to think about it!
--Shin... --Yes, I can! Me and Aug? I don't even want to think about it!
--August... --Yes, I can! Me and Aug? I don't even want to think about it!
--Call me Aug... --Yes, I can! Me and Aug? I don't even want to think about it!
--"Please call me Aug," you mean. --That's grown-up talk!
Well, the fact is, I am pretty happy to make a friend I feel so at home around.
August, you feel like you can't be yourself when you're with me?!
That's not true.
When I'm with you, I feel peace of mind.
I'm able to horse around when I'm with another guy.
This is a new experience for me, and I got a little carried away.
Please understand, Ellie.
Is that why?
Besides, Shin already has a girl.
He does?
Aug! What are you talking about?!
It's true, isn't it?
Shin, now's a good time. You should make things clear.
Make what clear?
Where you stand.
I know that the two of you have affection for each other.
For each other? Sure, Sizilien is nice to me,
but that's because Sizilien is just nice.
How do you know she has affection for me?
I can tell just by watching.
How can you say that for sure? What am I supposed to do if you're wrong?
Then do you want to keep going the way things are?
Of course you don't know how she feels.
Or would you rather make her come out and say it,
telling yourself you don't have enough courage?
Well, I...
We've been together since we were little kids, and now we're engaged,
but we still have these kinds of misunderstandings, don't we?
Would you mind not using me as an example?
You two are joining us at our camp?
As events would have it, yes.
Sorry to ask, Klode, but could you put them up, as well?
Of course I don't mind.
We won't get in the way of your training.
Is anything the matter?
Huh?! A-Anything?! E-Everything's perfectly normal!
Okay...
Ah, so all of that talk earlier was about you, Sizilien.
Shin and Sizilien, you make a cute couple.
Huh?!
Wah! Nothing!
I am Elisabet von Koralle.
B-Big Brother August's little sister, May. Um... Um...
May is a big fan of yours.
My, my...
You must be disappointed that I'm such an old woman.
N-Not at all! Y-You're very pretty!
Um, if you don't mind, can I shake your hand?
Heh-heh, sure.
Girls are so adorable. Not at all like Shin.
Well excuse me. You know, I did take your hand a lot when I was little.
That's because there was no telling what you'd do if I wasn't watching.
It was to keep you under my thumb.
I can understand how Mistress Melida feels.
She must have been beside herself worrying about little Shin.
Very efficient.
It's so hard to raise a child.
I just pray that my children are normal.
Um, I, uh...
It's okay, Sizilien. You don't have to spare my feelings.
N-No!
I don't think that at all! Shin, I think our children will be adorable,
and I would gladly hold their hands!
H-Huh? Wh-What did I just say?
Sizilien, look at you!
Whoo! Whoo!
Wow, how bold!
What a spectacular implosion.
Shin, you get it, right?
Yeah. When she puts it that way, I'm not that dense.
But you are dense enough that she had to put it that way.
Well, good luck.
Yeah.
Shin?
Wh-What's going on?
O-Oh, I just got out of the hot spring, and thought I'd cool off a bit.
How about you?
I got a bit overheated in the hot spring, too.
Oh.
Listen...
I apologize for earlier.
Huh?
Oh... It didn't really bother me. In fact, I'm flattered.
Tell me, Sizilien,
do you remember when we first met?
Yes, I remember. Maria and I were being held up by those men.
And when I asked if they were bothering you...
...Maria said "They're ultra-bothering us!"
Ever since then, you've done nothing but help me out.
Listen,
the first time I saw you, it was like lightning struck my head.
Huh?
I thought, what a cute girl she is.
Ah... I-I, um... I also thought, what a handsome man he is...
R-Really?!
Yes.
Sizilien...
Y-Yes?
I love you.
I'm so happy. You're such a nice boy... that...
...I thought you were just being nice to me, too...
That's the way I led you to think?
But... But... you just told me that isn't the case!
I love you, too. I love you, Shin!
Sizilien...
Yes?
Would you... be my girlfriend?
Yes!
Whoa!
Wh-Wh-Wha--
Were you all snooping around?!
There was no way we were going to miss a big event like this!
Don't turn this around on me!
I was the one who lit a fire under you, Shin,
so I was obligated to see it through to the end.
And I share the same responsibility.
Adult situations!
Shin, way to tell her! Nicely done!
Well, there you have it.
Sizilien and I are now boyfriend and girlfriend.
Why, we are going to have to throw a celebration tomorrow!
You're here, too?
Shin, first, let me say congratulations.
But we're still in the middle of a crisis.
Be sure you're not so caught up in your relationship you neglect your training.
Then why did you even get me started?
"I'm going to declare my love for her once the battle is over."
If this were a story, anyone who said that is pretty well doomed to die.
You were defusing a death flag?
Okay,
listen up, everyone. We're going to start some new magic training now.
Huh? Training?
After coming all the way out here in bathing suits?
Yeah, using this specially-made ball.
What are they about to do?
I don't know about this.
Those are the rules. Any questions?
We're free to use our magic?
Yes, but only on the ball. Anything else is against the rules.
Don't do anything crazy and hurt yourselves!
Right!
Okay, here we go!
Huh?!
She's so high! Oh, I see.
Physical enhancement.
I've got it!
Nice one, Olivia!
Wind Vision!
Oh, no, you don't!
What?!
Lyn!
Got it!
Flame Attack!
Aw, fiddlesticks!
Not bad.
Nice, Lyn.
You're all so amazing!
Who knew you could use magic like this?
Leave it to you, Wolford! You sure think differently!
Yeah, uh...
Why is everyone so fired up?
Aw, I want to play, too!
--Give it up. If you get mixed in with that bunch...
--Ah, heads up! --Give it up. If you get mixed in with that bunch...
Sorry!
My footing slipped.
That was dangerous, you know.
Hey, you two! What kind of crazy training do you think you're doing?!
--We're sorry. --We're sorry.
I'm just glad everyone's safe.
Besides, this is all within reason, in its own way.
One must measure both magic control and yield at the same time.
Okay, back to your training.
Right!
Spiral Flame Burst!
Lightning Thunder Tornado!
Talk about self-deluded magic recitals...
I've been wondering, when did all of you guys meet Aug and Ellie?
When we were five.
Royals and nobles have a coming-out party when we turn five.
Oh, yeah?
So the nobility are all kind of like kindergarten friends.
At that age, Thor was often mistaken for a girl.
Could you please not bring up my dark past?
Must be nice. When I was five, I was hunting deer in the forest.
That sounds pretty amazing, in its own way.
Oh, coming-out parties! That takes me back!
There sure were a lot of girls surrounding Prince August.
Ugh, that was the worst.
All of those young mademoiselles trying to make good first impressions.
You're royalty, after all.
I didn't even get close to August.
Hey, you.
Yes?
I will permit you to be with me.
That's all right.
After all, being with the prince sounds like a lot of trouble.
Ellie was the only one among them who didn't try to butter me up.
That's when I became interested in her.
I was struck by the cold look she gave the other little misses clamoring around.
August, everyone can hear you.
Aw, why doesn't anyone ever choose me?
Not the prince, not the hero's grandson--
I've missed out on every chance that comes around.
I've never even had any chances.
I'm in love with my magic.
What about you, Yuri? You must have had a boyfriend or two.
Hmm, that's... my... se... cret.
Yuri, that's no fair!
Shh!
Quiet down, already, all of you! Tomorrow we've got--
Oh...?
I thought I heard talking in here.
I guess I'm imagining things.
S-Sizilien?
Y-Yes?
Sorry, am I too heavy?
I-It isn't that...
Sizilien?
Y-Your hand is...
My hand?
I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to!
Shin! What do you think you're doing?!
You just starting dating, and you're already taking it to the next level?!
No, I was just, um...
Do not make excuses!
Wolford, you horndog!
Aw, Sizilien is...
Sizilien is getting so far ahead of me!
The rest of you! Get up and come sit over here!
--We're sorry! --We're sorry!