01x07 - Daily Life Begins to Break Down

[bunniefuu]

[growls]

♪

[growls]

Good, a hobgoblin.

It's the perfect test subject.

♪

[wind gusting]

If I use air magic to create

pockets of high

and low pressure

cover them with membranes

of magical energy

and amplify their strength.

I get a mighty gale!

[grunts]

♪

[groans]

[sighs]

My new wind spell Blow

did the job nicely!

Big success!

Though, it does take

a little too long

to activate for my taste.

Eh, it'll be plenty useful

in certain situations.

It's not like Blow was meant

to be an attack anyway.

[grunts]

-[MARIE] Shion!

-[Shion gasps]

I see that you've

finished off the goblins.

Yup.

Looks like you guys

are done, too.

[SHION] It's been two years

since our first monster hunt.

I'm now ten years old.

Rose and Marie are both twelve.

They've grown up so much.

Sometimes, they look like

little adults.

Come here, Shion!

I slew 20 goblins

by myself today!

-I earned this!

-Yeah.

That's seriously amazing!

[both giggle]

♪

EPISODE 7: DAILY LIFE

BEGINS TO BREAK DOWN

[indistinct chatter]

[SHION]

In the last couple of years

I've gotten better at gauging

the magical energy

of the people around me.

Now, whenever I look at someone

I can tell roughly how much

energy they possess.

However

So lost in thought today,

Shion.

Oh, am I?

[SHION]

I haven't come across anyone

who has as much magical energy

as Rose or Marie.

♪

[MARIE]

We keep fighting but there are

more monsters than ever.

The Adventurers' Guild

is always flooded

with suppression requests.

It does strike me as odd that

there have been so many goblins

close to town lately.

I'd understand it more

if they were kobolds.

Agreed.

Also

it feels like the homeless

population has doubled.

Hey, guys!

Let's visit our pal!

[GRAST] Hey!

I'm glad you kids dropped by!

Feel free to browse.

It's been a slow day

around here.

I was thinking

of closing up early.

While I'm here, do you want

to smelt down

-some iron lightning?

-Nah.

I'm worn out.

After all

I finished these.

All yours.

[gasps] But I only just

requested this set!

They're perfect.

Thanks so much, Mister Grast!

No prob. You wear

through 'em fast these days.

Well,

I suppose it just goes to show

how much you're growing up

on me, little man.

Both in your magic

and as an adventurer, too.

[chuckles softly]

How is all that been going?

Even without Gawain and me

it sounds like you three are

doing great work out there.

-[Shion chuckles]

-[Marie chuckles]

It shouldn't be much longer

until we graduate

to silver rank!

[whistles]

Now, that's impressive stuff.

I would bet good money

that you'll be

the youngest adventurers

to hit silver rank

in the history of the guild!

That would be very exciting

but I imagine

you and Lord Gawain

-beat us to that honor.

-Nah.

Gawain and I

have been hunting monsters

since we could hold weapons

but we weren't

in a fancy guild back then.

These days,

there's an adventurer's guild

everywhere you look

but they haven't always

been so common.

[ROSE]

How interesting.

-Hey, I've got a question.

-[Shion gasps]

Sure, ask away.

You're already super strong

and have unlocked

all different types of magic

but you're just

gonna get stronger.

-So, what then?

-What then?

I'll keep on learning

and mastering my craft

like I am now.

Easy.

Sure, but what if you

grow lots more

and then learn

everything there is?

I mean.

[MARIE]

In such a short time,

your magic has

given us so much.

And it's the reason

we're still alive.

We never could've defeated

the goblin without it.

Magic has already changed

so many people's lives

and I think you're the only one

in the whole world

who could've discovered it.

Marie, I

[MARIE] I'm not trying

to pressure you or anything!

You're super special

and can do whatever you want.

But based on all the good

your magic has done so far

I have this feeling

that you could use it

for something spectacular!

We just haven't

thought of it yet!

Do you have any ideas?

Unseen powers influence

everything around them

either for good or for ill.

At least, that's what

Father told me.

Discoveries aren't easy.

I know.

But still

Uh

[creaking]

There's something more.

I can feel it deep down

in my bones!

[sighs]

[wind blowing]

[Gawain grunts]

[grunts]

[yells]

♪

Here comes Flare!

[grunts]

A fair attempt.

[grunts]

Now Bolt!

[electricity crackling]

[Gawain screams]

-[Gawain grunts]

-Jump!

What?

[gasps]

Fall!

[rumbling]

[Gawain yelps]

[SHION] [chuckles]

Nice try, but I win this time.

[grunts] That new spell

of yours caught me off balance.

[GAWAIN]

Explain your trickery!

[Shion groans]

[chuckles]

That was Fall.

I sent a stream

of air magic underground

which created a pocket right

underneath your feet

that acted as a pitfall.

Goodness.

Thinking up and casting spells

is exhausting enough

when I'm not running

around like a madman.

I really need to work

on my endurance.

Perhaps, but you've come

a long way.

Since you've started,

both the way you move

and your magical prowess

have markedly improved.

I saw you working

on your Blow spell earlier

and was very impressed

by your latest improvements!

[giggles]

Thanks, Father!

Though it's certainly getting

better, it still doesn't always

go in the direction

I want it to.

But once I master it.

I'll be able to fly high!

Fly high?

You mean up with the birds?

That is quite

a lofty goal, son.

Just you wait.

Sorry to interrupt

father-son bonding.

But it's my turn to train

and I've been waiting

on you guys forever!

-[Gawain grunts]

-[Marie grunts]

♪

[Marie screams]

[SHION] Marie's incredible!

She's so fast with a blade.

Incredible

is an understatement!

[Marie screams]

-[Marie screams]

-[Shion gasps]

You beat me again, Father!

I'm getting sick

of being the loser

especially, 'cause Shion

gets to be the winner!

You shouldn't be

so hard on yourself.

I have no doubt

you'll be able to beat me soon.

I really hope you're right.

Thank you for training with me!

[SHION]

How's her progress?

[GAWAIN]

Impressive to say the least.

At just twelve years old,

she already has the skills

-of a top-class swordsman.

-[Marie grunts]

That said

I'm not sure what's a result

of training and what's innate.

Her strength rivals

that of an adult

and her precision

is otherworldly.

She's still a child,

but she's clearly exceptional.

Interesting.

Could it have to do with magic?

I wonder if it's making

her stronger.

It's possible,

but it's not something

we need to worry about

at this point.

I don't think you should

let it trouble you, Shion.

Your sister is doing great,

that much is obvious.

Right.

[grunts]

[wind gusting]

[birds chirping]

[leaves rustling]

[MARIE]

Rose!

[both giggle]

Hey, there you are!

Sorry to drag you two

away from your training.

We're happy to help!

Your hands are full,

so, as your friends

-we'll lend you ours!

-I appreciate it.

We're a little understaffed.

We're at your disposal!

If you give a us a job,

we promise to get it done!

Well, I was hoping you could

help us eliminate some pests.

They look like this.

Not too bad.

-Sure!

-[Marie gasps]

♪

[Shion chuckles]

[SHION] Her personality

is the same as ever.

Maybe Father was right.

There really is nothing

to worry about.

♪

[ROSE] We've worked hard

enough, let's call it a day.

Ugh!

I'm exhausted!

And, uh

[soft chuckle]

Now that I have practice,

I'll catch more next year.

Good.

I'll let everyone know

they can count

on your grub grabbing.

You can count me in

for the next round, too.

[MARIE] [grunts]

If we turn it

into a competition to see

who can wrangle the most worms

there's no way you can beat me!

[thunder rumbling]

[all gasp]

The skies were clear

just a second ago.

What's that?

[all gasp]

You can wait this out

at my house!

[SHION] Right.

Thanks!

You okay?

[gasps]

-[SHION] Sister!

-Uh?

Marie?

You've gotta wake up!

Come on!

Please, Marie,

I need you to wake up! Please!

Oh, no!

Marie? Marie?

Wake up!

[rain splattering]

♪

[SHION]

Her body is so cold.

I don't understand

what could've happened.

Um, her breathing,

is it still steady?

-[gasps]

-[LIA] Just through here.

-[Gawain panting]

-Hurry.

-Come quick!

-[GAWAIN] Shion. Let me see.

[EMMA]

My darling girl!

-Marie.

-My baby, what's the matter?

Marie.

Please say something.

[EMMA]

Look.

She's awake!

What happened?

Are you okay?

Talk to me!

It's your mother.

Can you see me?

Please, dear, say anything

at all! Please!

♪

What's wrong with her?

[rain splattering]

You know, um, in the towns

lethargy sickness

has been going around.

Lethargy?

I've heard of that

illness before

they say that

it's sweeping through Istria.

Right.

Everyone was talking about it

when I went shopping

the other day.

People drop to the ground like

puppets whose strings were cut.

They stop moving entirely.

They're conscious

but don't respond.

Those afflicted

do nothing but stare.

Since they're so still,

they look lazy

which explains the name.

Active people become lethargic.

Marie has it?

That's awful!

What now?

Surely there's a cure, right?

I only heard a bit,

but I don't think there is one.

Nobody has ever

recovered from it.

It's a mysterious disease,

and the cause is unknown.

-So

-Please, no.

My darling.

My sweet Marie!

[sobbing]

We can't despair.

There's still time!

We need a doctor.

Now, please,

change her into dry clothes.

Right away.

I'll take her to a doctor.

Istria is my best bet.

Shion, you shall return home

with your mother at once.

Someone should go

with you, though! Let me!

-[EMMA] Shion!

-What are you talking about?

We are going to be

traveling with a sick girl

in the most dangerous hour

of the night!

And there will certainly be

-monsters out. -I know

that you're strong, Father!

But still,

the monsters could attack!

If you go alone,

you'll have to fight them off

at the same time you're trying

to defend Marie!

Your point?

I may be a child, but

that doesn't mean there's

nothing I can do to help you!

[Gawain grunts]

[Shion grunts]

[rain splattering]

[thunder rumbling]

[horse galloping]

Shion! Keep a close eye

on your sister!

Hmm.

I will, sir!

[SHION] We're getting you

to Istria no matter what.

Don't worry.

[gasps]

Father! Look up!

Is that thing an aurora?

What are you seeing?

The lightning?

No, the big, red light

in the sky!

There's nothing up there, son!

Only this atrocious storm!

It's so bright!

Just look!

♪

If you can't see it,

then maybe it's

-[wolf monsters growling]

-[Shion gasps]

[thunder rumbling]

Behind us!

[growling]

[GAWAIN] It's a whole pack

of Bloody Wolves!

They have a taste

for human blood

so getting rid of them

won't be easy.

Just keep us moving forward!

I'll take care of them!

Shion!

Please, be careful!

Flare and Bolt are both

out of the question

because of the rain.

That just leaves me

Blow and Aqua.

No problem.

[growling]

♪

[SHION]

I'll use Aqua to gather rain.

Form it into a b*llet.

Then use Blow to send it off!

Aqua b*llet!

Perfect!

Ha!

♪

The attack works fine,

but there are too many!

[grunts]

Watch out!

What now?

Think, Shion!

[wind gusting]

[galloping]

Huh?

They're running away.

What happened?

[gasps]

There's something.

-But what?

-Can you describe it?

No, it's too far!

We should get away

while we can!

Right!

♪

[gasps]

[groaning]

[gasps]

What is that thing?

Father!

What thing?

Where is it?

Right there!

I can't see it!

Hold on.

Do you think

there are creatures

only people with magic can see?

Maybe they operate

the same as magical energy!

Could such a beast exist?

If you can see it

right now, Shion.

I suppose it must.

It's here!

[screams]

It is? Where?

I see.

So,

Father can't hear it either.

♪

It's fast and stubborn.

'Course it didn't work,

it doesn't have

a physical form!

[screams]

[gasps]

[screams]

[SHION]

Is this it?

I just got started,

am I about to die again?

♪

[gasps]

[groans]

[screams]

My energy purified it?!

Are you all right, son?

Tell me what's going on!

It's on the move!

Where'd it go?

-[screams]

-[Gawain gasps]

What the?

[screams]

It's up there!

Jump!

-Come here!

-[gasps]

[Gawain groans]

[screams]

[both scream]

[screams]

[Shion groans]

-[rain splattering]

-[gasps]

You're okay, but you

almost weren't so lucky.

I had to get up there

to finish the beast off.

I'm sorry.

No need to apologize.

You might've scared me,

but you saved me, too.

-Thank you.

-Of course!

I've seen many

a humanoid monster

but none like that.

I'm still in a state of shock.

So, you could see it?

Yes, for a moment

when it got close.

I wonder why that is.

We'll think about it later.

For now, I need you

to stay alert

and keep your eyes

peeled for more.

Right!

[carriage rumbling]

[rain splattering]

[GAWAIN] Doctor Alphonse!

It's Marie!

[both gasp]

[MAN 7A]

You have to look at my son!

It's like he's frozen in place!

[WOMAN 7A]

Please save my daughter

she's just a child!

[BOY 7A] Open your eyes, Mom.

Please!

No way, think they all

have the same thing?

So many cases in one night.

Um! Please, sir!

I need you

to look at my sister!

You'll be called on soon.

You need to wait your turn.

We have to wait?

We risked our lives

to get here in time.

There's nothing we can do.

Everyone is in the same boat.

[grunts]

♪

Yes, it does appear

to be lethargy sickness.

It's just as we thought.

What's the treatment?

There must be something.

We unfortunately haven't made

any developments on that front.

[gasps]

No, that's not right!

Until progress is made,

the best you can do

is watch over her

and keep her body safe.

I'm sorry.

[giggles]

That can't be.

It can't!

-[both gasp]

-Shion?

A doctor's job

is to save their patients.

So, do your job

and save my big sister!

Forgive me.

I'm begging you!

Please, Doctor.

I can't lose her.

Shion.

It's not fair.

She can't go.

Now that I have more practice,

I'll catch more next year.

If we make it a competition

of who can wrangle

the most worms

there's no way you can beat me!

We just made a promise.

We're gonna go help Rose

in the fields again next year.

She was excited about it.

She was smiling so big.

-Like she always is.

-Shion.

[Shion sobs]

My sister's the best person

in the world!

She doesn't

deserve this at all!

It's not fair.

It shouldn't be her.

[sobbing]

It shouldn't be Marie!