"Klode manor house"
What happened yesterday is so burned into my retinas,
I didn't get a lot of sleep.
G-Good morning...
M-Morning...
U-Um, we should go to the dining hall. Otherwise our breakfast will get cold.
Y-Yes, indeed. U-Um, Shin...
Do you have a moment? I need to ask you for a favor.
"Wise Man's Grandchild"
"Klode Estate"
Sorry to ask you to do something so important first thing in the morning, Shin.
If we don't hurry, though, my father will leave for work.
I guess we really should announce ourselves
while both your parents are there.
Yes.
But despite what we said, when it came right down to it...
"Eileen von Klode" "Cecil von Klode"
So, you say you need to tell us something?
You interrupted your camp to come all the way back here.
It must be something pretty important.
The truth is...
...Sizilien has been gracious enough to let me date her.
I am here today to inform you of this, and ask for your approval.
Shin...
Yes?
Thank you! Thank you so much for choosing Sizilien!
Huh?
Ah, it's only morning, and already, what a fantastic day this is!
Imagine, hearing news like this!
Dear...
Wh-What?
Just sit down, will you?
Oh, okay.
Before I accept you dating Sizilien, there is something I'd like to ask you first.
Is that all right?
Yes. What is it?
This family is a noble one, a viscountcy.
Though Sizilien may be our third daughter,
what lies ahead will still be a consideration.
When you say "what lies ahead"...?
Marriage.
I am not talking about anything right away.
However, the daughter of a viscount cannot be permitted to date
without being engaged.
It looks as though you are prepared to accept that.
Yes.
Shin...
Congratulations, Sizilien.
Your long-cherished wish has been granted.
Th-Thank you, Mother.
Ah! But don't say that in front of Shin!
Nice going, Thor.
You, too, Tony.
What kind of magic is this that everyone is performing?!
I guess that's enough warming up.
Huh?!
What do you think? You did come here to observe.
Would you ladies like to try, as well?
I'm afraid I'm going to have to say no.
I'm aware that I have no aptitude for magic.
I'd like to try!
All right, let's start with some basic magic control.
W-Wow, this is amazing! So much magic power!
Oh, this is incredible!
That's outstanding at your age.
May, you seem to have the potential to be a magician.
I think Princess May just might turn out to be an amazing magician.
I won't be outdone! I'll try harder!
It looks like May has inspired you.
Lyn, that's trying too hard.
Huh?
What did I tell you?
You all should keep at it
to keep May from upstaging you in years to come, in more ways than one.
--More ways than one? --More ways than one?
--Glare! --Glare!
Why are you hiding behind Shin and not me, your own brother?
I think some punishment is in order.
Wah! Shin, please protect me!
You guys are nuts, the both of you.
I'm kidding.
You sure about that?
"The imperial capital"
Miria,
how are things proceeding?
By attacking the caravans on the roads,
cities throughout the empire are suffering food shortages,
and discontent is increasing day by day.
Well then, it may be just about time.
Why are you all being so wary again?
Because, Wolford, you're experimenting with new magic, right?
We're not down with getting caught up in it and being blown away.
It's only an appropriate measure.
May, this time, make sure to stay behind me.
Right.
This one isn't going to be that dangerous.
Oh, really?
It's not even attack magic. I'm telling you, it's fine.
Oh. Okay, then.
The amount of magic that's collecting is extraordinary.
Y-You're certain this isn't dangerous, right?
Oh, it worked! Success!
Exactly what kind of magic is that?
Floating magic. I gave the rock anti-gravity--er, I mean,
the visualization of the opposite of things falling.
As usual, I don't know what you mean,
but I do understand that you've gone and done something amazing again.
The amazing part may be about to come.
--Huh? --Huh?
By casting floating magic on myself for up-and-down movement,
while applying wind magic to move side-to-side...
This is so much fun!
Yahoo!
"Maria" "Aug" "Alice" "Sizilien" "Ellie" "May" "Lyn"
This experiment was successful, too.
"Maria" "Aug" "Alice" "Sizilien" "Ellie" "May" "Lyn"
You've gone beyond the pale again.
I have? Schtrom used it, too. This is to counter him.
Shin, you're incredible!
Shin, I'd like to fly, too! Please teach me how!
N-No, you can't, Princess May!
Why can't I?
I mean, if you were to fly right now...
Yes?
Everyone would be able to see your panties, wouldn't they?!
Wha--? You're engaged?!
Grandpa, Granny, I'm sorry I didn't tell you beforehand.
It's all my fault! I didn't want to wait to tell my parents we were dating.
Oh, no, it's not that we're blaming you or anything.
Well, I figured it would end up like this at some point,
so it isn't all that surprising.
However, before you go public with your engagement,
there is something that you'll have to settle.
Sizilien, I hate to ask at this late hour, but I need to visit your home.
G-Granny, you're not thinking of...
Mm-hmm.
"Klode Estate, entry hall"
My, imagine, the Wise Man and the Guru
coming to pay a visit to my home!
We were thinking of coming on another day,
but on second thought, the sooner the better.
There is something we need to discuss with the two of you.
And so,
that is how things stand.
So then, Shin is...
...not my actual grandson.
Your approval of this engagement to Shin is-- and forgive me for saying so--
likely due in large part to his being our grandson.
However, there is no blood relationship between us and the boy.
Will you still approve of Shin as Sizilien's fiancé?
Mistress Melida, Master Merlin, in all honesty, I am disappointed.
Then, sure enough...
I suppose that's that.
I would hope you both would not think so little of us!
The reason why we approved of this engagement to Shin
was not because he was your grandson.
He values Sizilien above all else and tries to keep her safe.
It is because he is who he is that we approve of their engagement.
Our decision was made out of consideration for our daughter.
My husband is right.
I apologize for having the wrong idea about you. Please forgive me.
Oh, no!
Please lift up your head, Mistress Melida!
Shin, I feel the same way. I love you because of you.
I mean, the first time we met, I didn't even know you were their grandson.
Mr. Cecil, Mrs. Eileen, thank you very much.
I will watch over Sizilien with all my strength
so as to live up to your expectations.
Yes. See that you do.
If you'd be so kind, Shin.
Grandpa, thanks for taking me in. I know I've said it before,
but let me say it again-- I'm glad to be your grandson.
Shin...
Granny, thanks for being my granny.
You may always be mad at me, but I'm still happy to be your grandson.
What are you talking about?
Mm-hmm, these look good on all of you.
These are enchanted with your defensive magic, right, Wolford?
They also are enchanted with "optical camouflage," to let you hide,
and "cozy temperature," to keep you at a constant, comfortable temperature.
So you're saying our already national-treasure-grade uniforms
have been upgraded even more?
Yeah.
Ugh, I guess I'm finally ending up wearing clothes chock full of state secrets.
Oh, and incidentally, I haven't done anything to the boots.
I could make them jet boots, like I've done with mine,
but using them is a little bit tricky, so...
So with these clothes, and the accessories we received earlier,
our defenses are now perfect?
Which also suggests that today's training is going to be quite dangerous.
Heh-heh, you got it.
I was thinking it's time for some combat training.
We're taking down a catastrophic-class.
C-Catastrophic-class?!
We couldn't possibly!
I assure you, it's fine! All of you have gotten good enough to do so.
Besides, you're all wearing maxed-out defensive combat gear.
You won't get hurt so easily in these.
It's mean of you to leave us behind!
Why can't we come with you?!
We're doing actual combat training today.
I'm not taking you anywhere there's even a hint of danger.
Princess May, please wait for us in your room.
But...!
Stop that, May!
I've got it!
Here, May. For you.
What is it?
It's a long-distance communication magical item.
It's enchanted with transmit and receive sound magic.
"Demonized giant spider silk"
When you want to talk, you do this.
Go on, May, you try it.
Hello? Can you hear me, May?
Yes, I can!
Yet another out-of-this-world item, huh?
Mm-hmm. It will make information gathering easier.
May, why don't you keep it so you can use this until we get back?
It will be good practice for using magical gear.
I will!
Good grief.
Ah, Mistress Melida! Shin made me something amazing!
--Yikes! --You've gone and created yet another outrageous item!
A magic device that can remotely deliver someone's voice
is something enchanters have only been able to dream of!
And you go and whip one up like it was nothing!
Moreover, if it gets out that something like this exists,
it would surprise no one if disputes arose over the rights to it!
Why are you always so...
Hey! Shin! Are you listening to me?!
"Ultimate Magic Study Group"
Ah, is that...?
Do you feel that, Sizilien?
Yes. It's incredibly large.
Mm-hmm.
We're picking up a catastrophic-class.
Unlike the agile tiger, the lion has mighty power, but is slower-moving.
What does that mean?
Uh, magic attacks from a distance?
Correct! Well done!
Ahem. O-Okay, then...
Julius,
Yuri,
Mark,
Sizilien,
Olivia,
you five will go first.
They're all people who shine in support roles.
Are you sure about this?
I think they'll still be more than enough.
It's all right. Have faith in Wolford.
Everyone, get ready!
Fire!
I guess that was overdoing it, huh?
U-Um, so, uh, what happened to the lion demon?
You defeated it. Without a trace.
W-We took down a catastrophic-class?
The support crew members were able to do this.
The six of you, who specialize in attack magic,
could probably defeat one individually.
See? You did it.
Oh, mm-hmm. Not sure if we did it so much as now we've done it, though.
Tony, you were especially amazing!
You took that vibration sword and were all like, "slice!"
Then again, when did you get that vibration sword?
Hmm? Shin told me to use it if I can and let me borrow it.
That isn't fair! I want to, too!
Ask Shin.
--Good. Everyone is up to the next level. --Shin!
It's your turn next.
Huh? Y-Yeah...
I can't wait to see you at your engagement party.
I-Is this how it's supposed to look?
Y-Yes?
U-Um, Shin...?
Hmm? Oh...
Sorry. You look so cute, I was mesmerized.
Huh? Th-Thank you very much. Shin, you look handsome, yourself.
Really?
Really. Do I really look that good?
Yeah. You're so cute, my heart is pounding.
Shin...
Sizilien...
We get it, you two like each other,
so don't take too long coming to the dining room.
Does everyone have a glass?
Shin Wolford, Sizilien von Klode,
I hereby acknowledge and stand as witness to your engagement.
This is my declaration as the king of the Kingdom of Earlsheid.
I offer a toast to a wonderful start for these promising youngsters.
Cheers!
--Cheers! --Cheers!
Whew... That's over...
You made it through, Shin.
But now things will settle down, right?
No, there's still one important thing to do.
Huh?
Sizilien...
Yes, what is it?
I'm sorry I'm doing this in the wrong order.
I know our engagement party is already over,
but Sizilien, would you please be my bride?
Yes. Please take me as your bride.
Shin, I'm so happy.
Sizilien...