01x14 - Episode 14

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Arm everyone in District Ten?

They can barely feed
themselves, let alone fight.

Who said I meant arming them for combat?

If they lack physical strength,

they can leapfrog ahead by learning magic.

What?

You want to promote magic
throughout District Ten?

Exactly.

Economic development will take time,

and that makes this the
perfect time to spread magic.

We'll advance both efforts at once.

If you trust me,

leave the economy to me.

That'll free you up

to train a magical force.

I have plenty of business
contacts in District Nine.

I can reach out to them

and help attract investment faster.

What do you say?

This man was our bitter
enemy just days ago.

Now he's suddenly acting
devoted and loyal.

I'm not buying it.

All right. I'm counting on you.

You're usually so cautious.

Why are you being so trusting today?

Because I believe

the strongest partnerships

are always built on mutual benefit.

All right. I'm off.

Expect good news tomorrow.

Archmage Lei Wan,

if we gather all the educated people

and have you teach them,

how long will it take to see results?

Young man,

I hate to discourage you,

but you've overlooked
the most important thing.

Some people are born
overflowing with magical power,

while others

will never be able to learn it.

Ultimately, whether someone can learn magic
depends on their talent.

Don't worry about that.

While reading the
forbidden book last night,

I found a solution.

There's a forbidden spell
called Magic Infusion.

It lets me transfer my
magical power to others.

What?

A spell like that actually exists?

Then doesn't that mean
anyone can become a mage?

Please take Lan and Supervisor
Huang and rally everyone

to sign up for interviews.

Okay!

The magical revival is finally upon us!

Why do we need interviews?

If magic can be shared,

then everyone should get some.

If everyone suddenly had magic,

it would only cause chaos.

So we need to train a select group first.

How are you any different
from that incompetent ruler?

Wasn't the magic-based class system

exactly what I fought to overthrow?

Back then, people were judged
solely by natural talent.

Even criminals and brutes
could rise through the ranks.

I'm prioritizing people who
are educated and courteous

and have strong moral character.

But

what if...

Fine.

Let's try it your way.

After spending these
past few days together,

he's actually learned to
respect other people's opinions.

I suppose there was a reason

he could fight his way to the throne.

All right.

Let's get to work!

Wait. How exactly does
this Magic Infusion work?

This isn't some kind of scam, is it?

The interview has three questions.

Line up and come forward one at a time.

Hello, sir.

If you're ready, I'll begin.

Sure.

Ask away.

"Two orioles sing in willows green."

"A line of egrets rises
into the sky blue."

Turns out quite a few people
in District Ten are educated.

All right, enough suspense.

Tell me how this spell works.

First,

channel the magic in your
body to your fingertip.

Then recite the incantation.

The magic glowing at my fingertip

shall be your lifelong faith.

See?

A portion of magic has been drawn out.

Is that a lot or a
little? How can you tell?

I can feel

the magic within you is
as vast as the ocean,

and I only took a spoonful.

For an ordinary person,

that's enough to fill them to the brim.

Wait.

The incantation only draws the magic out.

What about the infusion?

Congratulations.

You passed all three tests.

You may head inside

to receive the gift of magic.

Thank you. Much appreciated.

Great.

The first person to pass

is the teacher from yesterday.

I had no idea it was the new mayor
inspecting the district incognito yesterday.

Oh, not at all.

Sir,

let's begin.

All right.

I'm in your hands.

Magic...

Infu...

sion!

Why didn't it work?

Did you have to jab him that hard?

The forbidden book never
said where to infuse it!

Weren't we supposed to
get a magic infusion?

Why does this look more
like a hospital admission?

Don't worry, everyone.

He just hit his head while
bowing to his master.

Not the forehead...

Then where?

How could you infuse it
through someone's forehead?

You need an opening, of course.

Congratulations. You passed.

Magic Infusion!

Don't worry, everyone.

The dry weather gave him a nosebleed.

Congratulations.

Please head inside.

Can I trust you?

Look me in the eye.

Of course you can.

I must've been blind to trust you!

My eyes!

Don't worry, everyone.

He just strained his eyes
from studying too hard.

Magic Infusion!

Don't worry, everyone.

Magic Infusion!

Congratulations.

Magic Infusion!

Hey, young man!

Come back!

The door to the world of
magic is wide open for you!

Master,

don't bother.

That door leads to magic

and straight to the grave.

Looks like this forbidden spell
isn't meant to help people.

It's meant to hurt them.

Enough! Stop practicing!

You've scared everyone away!

Please grant me power.

Another brave soul?

I heard

the district government is holding
a magic infusion event today.

I'm willing to be the test subject!

Young man,

your courage is admirable.

May I ask your name?

I'm Datui.

Da as in "big," tui as in "leg."

Finally, someone normal.

A guy with a name like
that has to be dependable.

"Hoeing the fields
beneath the midday sun."

I love Nanako.

Is he messing with me?

Supervisor Huang, calm down.

He's the only one left.

Try an easier question.

Correct.

Next question.

"The sun shines high above."

I love Nanako.

That's...

That's correct too.

Next question.

Briefly explain why you
want to learn magic.

I've already said it twice.

Because

I love Nanako!

She's my idol,

but we're separated by a vast distance.

She only performs in District One,

so my lifelong dream

is to see her perform in person someday.

You want to learn magic
just for your idol?

I can't accept you.

Sorry.

The infusions are only for those

devoted to their country.

Our goal is to revitalize District Ten.

Nonsense!

He's

surprisingly strong.

I don't care about lofty
ideals or revitalization.

I know what I want,

and

I'll never stop working for it!

If you won't infuse me,

I'll stay here cheering
for her until I drop!

Show some respect, young man!

You...

Interesting.

I've never seen moves or
martial arts like this.

Let's see how many of
my moves you can take!

Go easy on him.

Now this is a fight!

I never expected to find

such a gifted martial
artist in District Ten.

Then I'll turn my power
up another notch...

Why did you interrupt me?

I agree with you.

He really is unusually gifted.

And by watching for a
weakness in his movements,

I realized the correct
way to infuse magic.

The magic glowing at my fingertip

shall be your lifelong faith.

I want to become stronger!

I want to see Nanako in person!

Magic Infusion!

I love Nanako!

Finally,

the infusion worked!

Are you okay?

Well?

Can you feel the magic entering your body?

What just happened?

All I felt was a warm rush...

What's wrong with my voice?

Don't panic, young man.

Having so much magic infused at once

can throw your body off.

Check if anything else feels different.

Did he just turn into a magical girl?

I knew I'd find the right method.

No wonder it's forbidden.

What an unusual technique.

Next,

It's time to speed things up
and start doing mass infusions!

Come one, come all!

For the good of the country,

come receive your infusion

and arm yourselves!