01x06 - The King's Training

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What is this?

Does this monster represent my anxiety?

Or the weight of my responsibility?

Art? Art!

What is it?

Good morning, Art! Time to get up!

Please, nightmare monster,

just another five minutes.

Hey! Who are you calling a monster?!

Now hurry up and get ready! Grandpa is waiting!

Your hair's a mess!

You looked like Medusa a second ago, yourself.

Hey, is it true that you're staying?

I'm not sure yet.

But I think I'll know once we get

back from the trip, Princess.

Ow!

Do not call me "princess"!

It's Tess! Tess, understand?!

Call me "princess" again and I'll be really angry!

You already are

Just get changed already!

Then could you leave the room?

#5 The King's Training.

Father, I'm begging you. You know

that human doesn't belong in Elenoir!

Lord Virion, Alduin is correct.

Allowing him to stay here goes

against our traditions!

Why do you insist?

I've taken a liking to the boy.

It's that simple.

Father! Arthur saved my life!

I'm grateful for that.

Then—

This doesn't concern you!

That's enough.

Now, come along.

Right.

Father!

How long until we reach your

mysterious friend, Grandpa?

"Grandpa"? Feeling a little too relaxed, are we?

Well, depending on how this goes,

I may have to adjust my attitude again.

I'll grant your wish.

She woke up early this morning.

She was rather persistent in trying to

learn about what would happen to you.

Thanks to her position as the sole heir to

the throne, she's led a rather isolated life.

She's had her heart broken by superficial

friends, both adults and children.

And as a result, she doesn't get close to anyone.

She leaves her emotional walls up.

Do not call me "princess"!

But when she's with you,

she smiles so naturally.

A smile I haven't seen from her in a long time.

I'd like to thank you for that.

He's willing to thank a child

like me, if he feels justified.

I can trust this man.

Are we there yet?

Just who is this mysterious friend

that a former king like Virion is

willing to travel this far to see?

We're here, you old hag! Open up!

You don't need to shout. I can

hear just fine, you old b*stard!

This is my old friend, Rinia Darcassan.

She's a sorcerer with unique skills.

Unique skills? Then her spells don't

fall into the normal four elements.

Just like Alice.

She's willing to help with your wish.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Rinia.

Well don't just stand there, come on in!

We'd better get started right away.

How is she going to help me, exactly?

Not to be rude, but I was told by Grandpa

that you have a spell that will

help me to contact my parents.

Grandpa, he says.

You're soft on this boy, Virion.

Well, sonny, I'm what's called a Diviner.

You're a special child, aren't you?

There's something about you even I can't see.

I can see pieces of your past and future, but

You didn't come here for a prophecy, did you?

R-Right.

To see your parents, and let

them know you're all right

That's what you want?

Right.

Look closely in here.

Focus your mind and picture your parents.

As clearly, and with as much detail as you can.

Talk to them once you can see them.

Mom

Shiny, chestnut-colored hair. A slight tan.

She's gentle, and warm

And her thin eyebrows are always pressed

together when she worries about me.

Dad he has piercing blue eyes.

He's laid back at home, but outside,

he has charisma as both a warrior and a leader.

Here's dinner.

Let's eat.

Stew, huh? Looks good.

Yes. It's your and Arthur's favorite.

Right.

It's his birthday today.

Arthur! Arthur!

Let me go! I have to go after him!

It's Arthur!

I know how you feel, but is

this how you wanna react?!

It was my fault! Because of me

And now Arthur's

If I hadn't told him to

protect you and the baby

No. I shouldn't have

Dad. Mom. It's me.

Arthur?

Is it really you?

It's all right. I'm alive.

I'm with the elves in the Kingdom of Elenoir.

I'm using special magic to contact you.

I'm sorry. I want to get back

as soon as I can, but I can't.

There's something wrong with

my body. I need treatment.

It's nothing serious, so don't worry.

And once it's better, I'll come back to you.

Please, don't blame yourselves for what happened.

I would've done what I did, anyway

even if it had k*lled me.

Arthur!

I don't know when I'll be

able to contact you next.

But don't worry. And look after yourselves.

Rey that was Art!

It was It was!

Dad, Mom, I love you both!

Alice. Reynolds. I'm glad you're all right.

And whatever happens, I've made up my mind.

I won't let them worry like that ever again.

Please, take me as your apprentice.

How many times do I need to say it?

Arthur saved my life! Twice!

If we chase him off, people will

think that elves are ungrateful!

Is that what you want?

Your Majesty

Fine. But if there is any kind of trouble

Your daughter's right. Arthur will be under

my direct tutelage. Let the people know.

But

If anything happens,

it will be my responsibility.

I want to apologize, Arthur.

I think sitting on the throne for as long as I have

has made me stubborn and set in my ways.

No, sir

You are my daughter's friend and

my father's first human apprentice.

Please, let me welcome you officially.

Please, accept our apology,

and think of this place as your own home.

This is a pretty abrupt change in attitude.

I see. That explains it.

The king of Elenoir is soft on his daughter,

and can't stand up to his father.

It's a real honor, sir.

Wait a second!

If you really feel bad

Th-Then let us play outside!

I want to show him around!

It was my first time visiting an elvish town.

There was a lot that I found fascinating.

There's a bazaar that sells a

lot of tasty fruit and sweets!

It's such a popular bazaar,

they might sell out if we don't hurry!

I don't think we need to run!

Look, there it is! Right there!

Oh, excuse me.

Disgusting.

You got your human germs on me!

Who is this supposed to be?

Lord Virion might've taken a liking to you,

but this is no place for humans!

Yeah, that's right!

Go back to your own house!

Monkey!

Not sure I've ever seen a more

predictable little pest.

Don't listen to them. Let's just keep going.

I think I might be developing

a taste for mischief.

Tessia's influence, most likely.

While I am impressed with

your magnanimity, Princess,

if you fraternize with a human,

it will hurt your reputation.

Please allow myself,

Feyrith Ivsaar II, to escort you instead!

That's quite all right.

Wait, Feyrith?! The Feyright Ivysour?!

I see my reputation precedes me

Wait, what did you just call me?!

The name is Ivsaar, you ignorant peon!

I really am ignorant.

I had no idea I was in the presence of a genius!

Please allow me the honor of

showing you the proper respect,

which I will make sure to do from now on!

If you'll please excuse us, then.

Hold it!

Do you think I don't understand what sarcasm is?

Then he's not that stupid, after all?

On the pride of the Ivsaar name,

I challenge you to a duel!

I stand corrected.

What do you think you're doing, challenging

Lord Virion's apprentice to a duel?

You might be nobility, but you need to

think about what that means, Feyrith!

Begging you pardon, princess, but I was

taught by my father to brook no insult.

Human! Do you accept the duel?

Or are you going to turn tail

and run like the monkey you are?

Know that your decision will reflect

your teacher's honor, as well!

A duel? Is that not a more

serious matter in this country?

If you're not saying anything,

I take that to mean you accept.

Princess Tessia, if you'd officiate.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Let the duel

Begin!

Say your prayers, Arthur the human!

Did I hit him too hard?

Feyrith!

Huh? All done?

I knew this would happen.

And I tried to warn him.

Let's run!

I found myself more and more

charmed with this little princess.

Your training starts tomorrow, huh?

Yeah.

Are you looking forward to it?

Yeah, I guess so.

Is something wrong?

No, it's fine.

I'll be blunt. My instruction

is not for the faint of heart.

Yes, sir.

Beast tamer training has been compared

to being dipped into boiling pitch.

You've chosen to remain in this foreign land,

without the support of your family.

Even your daily life will require diligence.

But should you endure it all,

you will have much to gain.

So, I ask you one last time: are you prepared?

Yes, sir!

I wouldn't worry about the pain in

your mana core for the time being.

I'm really looking forward to it!

I've been through a lot to get to this point.

Training with my family,

and a bunch of fights

And all of it was exciting,

because I'm choosing my own future.

You're right! I'm gonna work hard, too!

Work hard on what, Tess?

Everything! I'm going to be working hard

to do just as much as you do, Arthur!

I'm hungry. Let's have something to eat.

You just ate!

It's fine! Come on, let's go!

Let's begin, then.

Yes, sir.

In this new world, time really does seem to fly.

I've grown and gotten stronger,

but the path has had it's share of trials.

And it seems that things will only

grow more difficult the further I go.

But for now, I'll focus on

the door in front of me.

Because I understand, for some reason

That the future is going to be exciting.

Three years later

Arthur.

Arthur?

Come on, how much longer?

If you don't get a move on

Fine! I get it! You win!

You actually used mana!

Can't you be a little more gentle, Tess?!

I tried to be, at first. But you didn't wake up.