# 4 - The Magic Competition
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**[00:18] Zelos**
Speaking of the Alzano
Imperial Magic Academy,
**[00:21] Zelos**
they had that incident just
the other day, didn't they?
**[00:24] Zelos**
Why would she go to such a place?
**[00:25] Woman**
You're aware, aren't you, Zelos-dono?
**[00:28] Woman**
The woman at the center of that
incident was Princess Ermiana.
**[00:32] Zelos**
Then Her Majesty is concerned
with the Princess's safety?
**[00:38] Woman**
Queen Alicia,
**[00:40] Woman**
I've brought the grand commander
of the imperial guard, Zelos-dono.
**[00:44] Zelos**
I'm here regarding the matter of your
visit to Alzano Imperial Magic Academy.
**[00:48] Alicia**
Yes.
**[00:49] Zelos**
I shall protect you with all our strength
**[00:52] ---**
during your travels and the
competition, Your Majesty.
**[00:55] Alicia**
Thank you very much.
**[00:57] Zelos**
If I may beg your pardon
to speak, at that Academy—
**[01:00] Alicia**
—is the girl we pronounced dead.
**[01:03] Zelos**
Yes. Only a few individuals in the
Empire are aware of this fact.
**[01:08] Zelos**
If this visit were to somehow
bring it to light...
**[01:11] Alicia**
Zelos.
**[01:14] Zelos**
My humble apologies for
overstepping my bounds.
**[01:16] Alicia**
I'll keep your advice in mind.
**[01:19] Zelos**
Yes, Majesty.
**[01:24] Alicia**
It's been three years.
**[01:26] Alicia**
I...
**[01:28] Alicia**
I imagine that girl must hate me.
**[01:33] Alicia**
Even if she hates me,
even if she never forgives me,
**[01:37] ---**
so long as she is alive and healthy...
**[01:41] Alicia**
That's all I wish for.
***SIGN*** Akashic Records of Bastard Magical Instructor
***SIGN*** The Magic Competition
**[03:18] Sistine**
Those who wish to compete
in the flying race?
**[03:21] Sistine**
Then, those who wish to participate
in the transmutation event?
***SIGN*** Duels
**[03:25] Sistine**
This is bad. The competition's next week.
**[03:28] Rumia**
Let's all try to do our best!
**[03:31] Student**
No way.
**[03:32] S**
We'll only lose if we enter.
**[03:34] Sistine**
Winning isn't the only reason to enter.
**[03:37] S**
I don't particularly want to participate.
***SIGN*** Magic Sniping
Long-Range
Weightlifting
**[03:40] Rumia**
But it's a rare opportunity.
**[03:43] Sistine**
And some of you didn't
get to participate last year.
**[03:45] S**
There's no need to go out of our way
**[03:47] ---**
to disgrace ourselves when the
queen herself is paying a visit.
**[03:50] S**
This is what happens when you try
to be nice and include everyone.
**[03:54] Sistine**
Are you being serious?
**[03:57] S**
Of course.
**[04:00] Glenn**
Leave it to me,
**[04:02] Glenn**
Great Teacher Glenn Radars!
**[04:05] Sistine**
And now he's going to make things worse.
**[04:07] Glenn**
What? You're still having
trouble with the event rosters?
***SIGN*** Duels Flight Competition Magic Sniping Long-Range Weightlifting Mental Defense Transmutation
**[04:11] Glenn**
Hey, white cat, give me the list.
**[04:13] Sistine**
Jeez, I've told you to stop calling me a cat.
**[04:17] Glenn**
I'll use my decisive judgment as your
super charismatic instructor to settle this.
**[04:23] Glenn**
And I'll make you guys win!
**[04:25] Glenn**
No playing around.
**[04:26] Glenn**
We're aiming for victory.
**[04:30] Glenn**
Okay, the duels and their higher point values
will go to the white cat, Gibul, and Kash.
**[04:37] Glenn**
We'll entrust speed deciphering to Wendy.
**[04:39] Glenn**
The flying race will go to Rodde and Ky.
**[04:41] Glenn**
Magic sniping to Cecil.
**[04:43] Glenn**
Long-range weightlifting to Teresa.
**[04:45] Glenn**
Rumia's the only choice for mental defense.
**[04:47] Glenn**
And we'll have Lynn handle transmutation.
**[04:49] Glenn**
Also...
**[04:50] Rumia**
* Sensei's making sure all*
* of us can participate!*
**[04:53] Glenn**
Okay, that's all settled.
**[04:56] Wendy**
I can't accept this!
**[04:57] Wendy**
Why are you removing me from
the dueling competition?!
**[05:00] Glenn**
Well, while your knowledge and
repertoire of spells is incredible,
**[05:04] ---**
you're a little clumsy and slow.
**[05:07] Glenn**
Sometimes you falter on your chants, too.
**[05:08] Glenn**
That's why we're going with Kash,
who has good judgment and reflexes.
**[05:12] Glenn**
But you're a cut above the
rest with Read Language,
**[05:16] ---**
so I'd like you to earn us points
in speed deciphering.
**[05:19] Wendy**
I-If that's the case, then...
**[05:22] Glenn**
The flying race relies on
gravity manipulation black magic.
**[05:25] Glenn**
Rodde, Ky, you two should
be able to handle it.
**[05:28] Glenn**
Teresa, you haven't realized it yourself yet,
**[05:31] ---**
but you have an affinity for
long-range manipulation spells.
**[05:34] Glenn**
Alf, Bix, Cycer. Granzia is more
about teamwork than ability.
**[05:38] Glenn**
Since you three are always together,
you're the best suited.
**[05:40] Glenn**
You three are good at
synchronization, too. Also...
**[05:43] Sistine**
*He's actually...*
***SIGN*** Detection & Unlocking - Jamie Granzia - Bix, Alf, Cycer
***SIGN*** Duels - Gibul, Kash Speed Deciphering - Wendy
**[05:44] Sistine**
*been watching us closely.*
**[05:47] Sistine**
* Sensei is a real loser, but I guess*
* he has this side to him, too.*
**[05:53] Glenn**
Now, then, anything else?
**[05:55] Glenn**
Then it's decided!
**[05:58] Glenn**
*That went well!*
**[06:00] Glenn**
*Now we can make it!*
**[06:02] (Flashback) Glenn**
I'm broke! I'll starve!
**[06:04] (Flashback) Glenn**
Give me an advance or an allowance, please!
**[06:06] (Flashback) Rick**
But you know we can't
issue your pay in advance.
**[06:10] (Flashback) Celica**
You reap what you sow!
**[06:11] (Flashback) Celica**
Do something about it on your own!
**[06:13] (Flashback) Glenn**
Did you hear her, Headmaster?!
**[06:15] (Flashback) Glenn**
This is the problem with Celica!
**[06:17] (Flashback) Celica**
And how am I the one to blame here?
**[06:20] (Flashback) Glenn**
Hey!
**[06:21] (Flashback) Glenn**
You'll crush my head!
**[06:22] (Flashback) Glenn**
Save me, Mama!
**[06:23] (Flashback) Rick**
Th-There is a special bonus you could earn.
**[06:26] (Flashback) Glenn**
A special bonus?!
**[06:28] (Flashback) Rick**
Hmm? Yes.
**[06:29] (Flashback) Rick**
The instructor responsible for the class
**[06:31] (Flashback) ---**
that wins the magic competition
being held next week
**[06:34] (Flashback) ---**
traditionally receives a special bonus.
**[06:37] (Flashback) Glenn**
That's it!
**[06:39] Gibul**
Sensei, could you cut it out already?
**[06:41] Glenn**
Huh?
**[06:43] Glenn**
You know a better way to organize
everyone so that we can win?
**[06:46] Glenn**
Let's hear it.
**[06:47] Gibul**
That's obvious.
**[06:49] Gibul**
Have only the top students cover all events.
**[06:52] Gibul**
That's the practice all
classes follow every year.
**[06:56] Glenn**
Huh?
**[06:57] Glenn**
*Seriously?!*
**[06:58] Glenn**
*So we can use students more than once?!*
**[07:00] Glenn**
*That's the practice?!*
**[07:02] Sistine**
Hey, Gibul!
**[07:03] Sistine**
What's the point of competing
with only the top students?
**[07:06] Sistine**
Sensei said he was going to
lead our class to victory.
**[07:10] Sistine**
And the value lies in the idea
that we all do so together.
**[07:13] Gibul**
Good grief. Fine, then.
**[07:15] Sistine**
Right, Sensei?
**[07:17] Glenn**
Y-Yeah, you're right.
**[07:22] Rumia**
I don't think they're on the same page.
**[07:26] Glenn**
I'm doomed.
**[07:27] Glenn**
Figures all the other classes are only
competing with their top students.
**[07:31] Glenn**
Now I remember the magic competition.
**[07:34] Glenn**
I forgot all about it,
since I never once entered it.
**[07:38] Student**
Child of flame, pay heed, and light
a small fire at my fingertips.
**[07:39] Girl**
You can do it!
**[07:42] Glenn**
Oh, well.
**[07:44] Student**
Cut it out!
**[07:46] Student**
You Class 2 guys are in our way!
**[07:48] S2**
What?!
**[07:49] S2**
Screw you!
**[07:50] S1**
Those of us in Class 1 have
practice now, so beat it.
**[07:53] S2**
Shut up!
**[07:54] Glenn**
Okay, okay, okay, stop.
**[07:56] Halley**
Kreiss, I told you to secure a place for us.
**[07:59] Glenn**
Oh, hey. If it isn't my
senior instructor, Harlem.
**[08:03] Halley**
Halley! Halley Astry!
**[08:05] Halley**
Are you mocking me?
**[08:06] Glenn**
Uh, Hal-whatever, is your class
practicing for the competition, too?
**[08:10] Halley**
Naturally. As long as I'm leading them,
anything but victory is out of the question.
**[08:15] Glenn**
Wow, amazing, Senpai!
**[08:17] Glenn**
Good luck!
**[08:18] Helley**
Whatever. Just clear the area.
**[08:20] Glenn**
Well, in that case, moving back
to that tree is enough, right?
**[08:23] Halley**
What are you saying?
**[08:25] Halley**
I'm asking every single one of you
from Class 2 to get out of here.
**[08:29] Glenn**
Uh, that's a bit too
high-handed, don't you think?
**[08:33] Halley**
Glenn Radars, I hear you intend to have
everyone in your class participate.
**[08:38] Glenn**
Huh? I am, yeah.
**[08:39] Halley**
A class that's practically throwing the match
**[08:42] ---**
by using its lowest-scoring students to compete
**[08:44] ---**
is nothing but a hindrance when
it swarms the practice area.
**[08:48] Glenn**
I beg your pardon, but this is
the best lineup for our class.
**[08:52] Glenn**
Of course, we're aiming for victory, too.
**[08:54] Glenn**
Don't let us catch you off-guard
by underestimating us.
**[08:57] Halley**
Talk all you—
**[08:58] Glenn**
Three months.
**[09:01] Halley**
Huh?
**[09:02] Glenn**
I'll bet three months' salary
on my class's victory.
**[09:06] Glenn**
Will you take the bet, Senpai?
**[09:09] Glenn**
* Oh, crap! I sprung it on him*
* because he ticked me off!*
**[09:13] Glenn**
*Magical research requires vast sums of money.*
**[09:16] Glenn**
* I don't intend to lose,*
* but on the off-chance...*
**[09:21] Glenn**
V-Very well.
**[09:22] Glenn**
I'll bet three months' salary
on my class's victory, as well!
**[09:27] Glenn**
You've certainly got guts, Senpai.
**[09:29] Glenn**
*Seriously?! Oh, no!*
**[09:31] Glenn**
*Okay, gotta grovel!*
**[09:32] Glenn**
* Time to put all my heart into my unique magic,*
* the Moonsault Jumping Grovel!*
**[09:36] Sistine**
That's enough!
**[09:37] Sistine**
Halley-sensei, I don't see any justification
for your claim to the practice field.
**[09:43] Sistine**
If you continue this unsightly behavior,
**[09:46] ---**
I'll bring this up with the
Academy leaders, understand?
**[09:50] Halley**
Damn noble-born...
**[09:52] Sistine**
Besides, Glenn-sensei won't run or hide.
**[09:55] Glenn**
Huh?
**[09:56] Sistine**
We'll fight fair and square at the
competition, and achieve our victory.
**[10:01] Sistine**
Right, Sensei?
**[10:02] Glenn**
Y-Yeah!
**[10:04] Halley**
Very well!
**[10:05] Halley**
I'll make sure you regret opposing me!
**[10:09] Sistine**
Sensei has so much faith in us, after all.
**[10:12] Sistine**
There's no way we'll lose!
**[10:14] All**
Yeah!
**[10:15] Sistine**
Let's give it our best, Sensei.
**[10:17] Glenn**
Y-Yeah.
**[10:19] Rumia**
I really don't think
they're on the same page.
**[10:44] Rumia**
Hey, Sensei's cool, isn't he?
**[10:47] Sistine**
Y-Ye—
**[10:49] Sistine**
He's usually an oaf, so he ought
to get serious sometimes.
**[10:54] Rumia**
You're not being honest.
**[10:55] Sistine**
Wh-What do you mean?
**[11:14] (Flashback) Rumia**
Mother! Don't abandon me!
**[11:17] (Flashback) Rumia**
I'll be a good girl!
**[11:19] (Flashback) Rumia**
Don't hate me!
**[11:25] (Flashback) Glenn**
Don't cry.
**[11:26] (Flashback) Glenn**
Be quiet.
**[11:27] Rumia**
*I don't want to die.*
**[11:28] Rumia**
*Help me!*
**[11:29] Rumia**
*I don't want to die!*
**[11:31] Rumia**
*No!*
**[11:31] (Flashback) Glenn**
It's all right.
**[11:32] (Flashback) Glenn**
I'm on your side.
**[11:37] (Flashback) Glenn**
There are still enemies left.
**[11:38] (Flashback) Glenn**
You can be as frightened of me as you want,
**[11:41] (Flashback) Glenn**
but if you'll stop crying, then...
**[11:47] Sistine**
Rumia?
**[11:49] Sistine**
Dinner's ready.
**[11:50] Rumia**
Oh, thanks, Sisti.
**[11:52] Sistine**
What's that?
**[11:54] Rumia**
Oh, nothing. It's nothing.
**[11:56] Rumia**
Anyway, tomorrow's the competition, huh?
**[11:58] Rumia**
Even the queen will be there,
so we'll have to do our best.
**[12:03] Sistine**
Rumia, tomorrow, um...
**[12:08] Rumia**
Thanks for worrying about me.
**[12:10] Rumia**
But my true parents are yours, Sisti.
**[12:15] Rumia**
Let's go. Father and Mother are waiting.
**[12:18] Sistine**
Yeah.
**[12:20] Father**
Sorry.
**[12:22] Father**
We had work come in for tomorrow.
**[12:24] Father**
We wanted to be there to see you
two in your big moment, but...
**[12:28] Sistine**
You can't help it.
You're both busy with work.
**[12:31] Rumia**
Don't trouble yourselves over it.
**[12:33] Father**
Illyana! My daughters are
so sweet, I'm going to cry!
**[12:37] Father**
Are my daughters angels?! No, goddesses!
**[12:40] Father**
They must b—
**[12:41] Mother**
Sorry, girls.
**[12:42] Mother**
It's work we just can't get out of.
**[12:45] Sistine**
Y-Yeah, we understand.
**[12:47] Sistine**
But next time I'll find a way to
threa—to request the time off.
**[12:53] Rumia**
Please don't force it.
**[12:55] Mother**
My, my. Hang in there, dear.
**[13:03] Woman**
You're in an awfully good mood.
**[13:06] Alicia**
Because I'll have a chance to
see her, even if it's from afar.
**[13:10] Woman**
Your Majesty, about that pendant...
**[13:12] Alicia**
You're right.
**[13:14] Woman**
How about this one instead?
**[13:25] Alicia**
Now, in the name of
Queen Alicia VII of Alzano,
**[13:29] ---**
the magic competition will hereby commence!
**[13:35] Halley**
My class will be the one
to win before the queen.
**[13:39] Glenn**
* The applause is ringing*
* right in my empty stomach.*
**[13:49] Rumia**
Figures.
**[13:52] Announcer**
Now they're heading into the final corner!
**[13:53] Ky**
Go!
**[13:54] Announcer**
Here comes Ky-kun with the baton pass
to Rodde-kun, and Rodde-kun—
**[13:57] Announcer**
There he goes, third through the goal!
**[13:59] Announcer**
Class 2 finishes third in the flying race!
**[14:02] Announcer**
What a surprise upset!
**[14:04] Rumia**
We did it!
**[14:05] Rumia**
Rodde-kun and Ky-kun came in third!
**[14:07] Glenn**
*No way!*
**[14:08] Sistine**
Sensei, did you have some
kind of trick up your sleeve?
**[14:11] Glenn**
Wh-Why, of course!
**[14:12] Glenn**
But it's really a simple matter.
**[14:15] Glenn**
Since this race was long distance,
**[14:17] ---**
pacing was more important than speed.
**[14:19] Glenn**
I just ran a few calculations on
the magic power they'd expend.
**[14:24] S**
We might be able to pull
this off if we follow Sen—
**[14:26] S**
Don't get carried away just because
you placed well by sheer luck.
**[14:29] S**
What?!
**[14:30] Halley**
Stop it, Kreiss.
**[14:32] Halley**
I'm sure this will be a fond memory for them.
**[14:34] K**
Yes, Sensei.
**[14:35] S**
This was Glenn-sensei's strategy!
**[14:37] S**
So long as Sensei's on our side,
we won't lose to Class 1!
**[14:40] S**
Isn't that right, everyone?!
**[14:41] S**
Yeah, yeah!
**[14:42] S**
We'll get you back!
**[14:43] Glenn**
* Stop it! Doesn't raise*
* the hurdle higher on me!*
**[14:49] Celica**
Well done, Class 2!
**[14:51] Rick**
You're being immodest, Celica-kun!
**[14:53] Celica**
Oh, sorry.
**[14:54] Celica**
My bad, Your Majesty. Forgive me.
**[14:57] Woman**
Celica-sama, you're being rude to Her Majesty.
**[14:59] Alicia**
It's all right. She's an old friend.
**[15:04] Alicia**
You seem to be having fun, Celica.
**[15:06] Celica**
Yeah, I am, Alice.
**[15:08] Celica**
It's very refreshing, actually.
**[15:10] Alicia**
Is he truly that incredible?
**[15:12] Celica**
He's just an average man, yet he always
manages to do something unexpected.
**[15:17] Celica**
He's been that way forever, right?
**[15:18] Alicia**
Yes.
**[15:32] Announcer**
Class 2's Cecil-kun has landed himself
in the top four in magical sniping!
**[15:35] Cecil**
I did it! Just like Sensei said!
**[15:39] Announcer**
Class 2!
**[15:39] Wendy**
A knight speaks only the truth,
with courage as his principle.
**[15:42] Announcer**
Correct!
**[15:43] Announcer**
Class 2's Wendy tromps the
competition in speed deciphering!
**[15:46] Wendy**
*It was just as Sensei advised.*
**[15:50] Glenn**
*You guys are doing better than I expected!*
***SIGN*** Ranking
***SIGN*** Class
***SIGN*** Class
**[15:52] Glenn**
*At this rate, my livelihood might be safe!*
**[15:56] Students**
We did it!
**[15:59] Glenn**
*You guys really are doing your best.*
**[16:02] Glenn**
*Jeez, you make me feel like doing that, too.*
**[16:06] Glenn**
*What a pain.*
**[16:08] Announcer**
Now, the next competition is mental defense!
**[16:11] Announcer**
Your announcer, Ars,
will now move down to the field.
**[16:15] Jaill**
Hey, girl.
**[16:17] Jaill**
Got some advice for you: drop out.
**[16:19] Rumia**
You're Jaill-kun from Class 5, right?
**[16:22] Rumia**
You're kind to worry about me.
**[16:24] Rumia**
But everyone in my class
is doing their best.
**[16:27] Rumia**
I have to try hard, too.
**[16:29] Rumia**
Besides, your class is in second place, right?
**[16:32] Jaill**
What about it?
**[16:33] Rumia**
Mine's in third.
**[16:35] Rumia**
If I beat you here,
we swap spots in the ranking.
**[16:39] Jaill**
Interesting.
**[16:41] Sistine**
*Rumia!*
**[16:42] Gibul**
Now, Sensei, you wouldn't be using her
**[16:44] ---**
as a sacrificial pawn in
mental defense, would you?
**[16:47] Glenn**
Huh?
**[16:48] Gibul**
She excels at healing white magic,
but she's not as good with other magic.
**[16:53] Gibul**
Using her here is certainly the logical move.
**[16:56] Sistine**
That's not true! There's no way Sensei would...
**[16:59] Glenn**
Sacrifice Rumia?
**[17:00] Gibul**
You're not?
**[17:01] Glenn**
Of course I'm not.
**[17:03] Glenn**
It'll be all right. You know better than
anyone that she has nerves of steel.
**[17:09] Sistine**
Yes!
***SIGN*** Class
***SIGN*** Class
**[17:10] Announce**
Now, we'll begin the mental
defense competition!
**[17:14] Announce**
This Academy's magical professor,
**[17:16] ---**
an authority on mental manipulation
magic, the Sede, Count Zest!
**[17:20] Zest**
Good day.
**[17:23] Announcer**
Now we'll start round 1!
**[17:26] Announcer**
Count Zest, if you will!
**[17:29] Zest**
I'll start with Sleep
Sound to test things out.
**[17:32] Sistine**
*Rumia, don't push yourself too hard!*
**[17:34] Zest**
Grant rest to the body, peace to the
mind, and let those eyelids fall.
**[17:36] Students**
My guardian spirit, pay heed, and
protect my mind from evil influences!
**[17:44] Announcer**
He fell asleep!
**[17:45] Announcer**
The sudden dropout comes from Class 1!
**[17:47] Announcer**
They must be conserving their forces!
**[17:48] Announcer**
Last year's champion, Jaill-kun,
returns this year, after all.
**[17:50] Announcer**
Personally, my attention's on the lone woman,
Rumia-chan of Class 2. How about you, Count?
**[17:55] Zest**
Indeed.
**[17:56] Zest**
How much can such a lovely girl endure?
**[17:59] Zest**
How far can I corrupt her
innocent little heart?
**[18:05] All**
H-He's a pervert!
**[18:08] Rick**
Let's fire him.
**[18:09] Announcer**
Next up, Confusion Mind!
**[18:11] Man**
Hot!
**[18:12] Announcer**
Class 8 is eliminated!
**[18:13] Zest**
I don't need boys! If anyone's
stripping, let it be Rumia-kun!
**[18:15] Announcer**
Try to conceal your desires a bit, Count!
**[18:18] Announcer**
Well, getting back to business,
**[18:19] Announcer**
next up is Charm Mind!
**[18:21] Announcer**
They're being manipulated by the pervy count!
**[18:24] Announcer**
I said I don't need men!
**[18:27] Announcer**
Now we jump right into the count's
specialty, high-speed chanting!
**[18:30] Announcer**
Creepy levels at max!
**[18:32] Announcer**
But thanks to that, the unqualified
are falling, one by one!
**[18:35] Announcer**
And who would have guessed?
The remaining two are
**[18:37] ---**
last year's champion, Jaill-kun,
and Rumia-chan for a one-on-one!
**[18:41] Gibul**
She was this strong?
**[18:44] Glenn**
Mind Up is a spell to boost
one's mental fortitude.
**[18:47] Glenn**
The stronger one's nerves are,
the more effective it is.
**[18:50] Glenn**
Her mindset, or I guess you could say her
mind itself, isn't like a regular person's.
**[18:54] Glenn**
It's like she's always prepared to die.
**[18:57] Glenn**
Still, I thought this'd be an easy win for
Rumia, but Jaill's something else, too.
**[19:03] Zest**
Well, then, it's about time
to move on to Mind Break.
**[19:07] Announcer**
We're finally here!
**[19:09] Announcer**
This is one of the most
advanced, dangerous spells,
**[19:12] ---**
which breaks the target's mind
and renders them unconscious!
**[19:14] Zest**
Here I go!
**[19:16] Zest**
Listen to the warble of wicked birds,
**[19:17] ---**
thy will carried to the heavens,
thy mind rendered blank!
**[19:21] Zest**
Hmm? Are you both all right?
**[19:24] Jaill**
This is nothing.
**[19:25] Rumia**
I'm fine, too.
**[19:27] Announcer**
Impressive! They both withstood it!
***SIGN*** Mental Defense Final Battle
**[19:30] Jaill**
Not bad for a woman.
**[19:33] Rumia**
This might be pretty rough.
**[19:35] Jaill**
Why don't you drop out?
**[19:36] Rumia**
Thanks for worrying about me.
**[19:39] Rumia**
But no.
**[19:40] Rumia**
I can't afford to lose, either.
**[19:43] Rumia**
Sensei said we'd win together!
**[19:46] Rumia**
We all fight for one, and one for all.
**[19:50] Jaill**
That dumb instructor
everyone's talking about?
**[19:52] Jaill**
Ridiculous.
**[19:54] Rumia**
It's really fun.
**[19:56] Rumia**
So I need to do my best, too!
**[20:01] Jaill**
That so?
**[20:02] Zest**
Then, to settle this match,
I'll just increase the force.
**[20:06] Zest**
Are you both mentally prepared?
**[20:09] Zest**
There!
**[20:15] Announcer**
Oh! And Rumia takes to her knees at last!
**[20:18] Zest**
Will you give up?
**[20:20] Rumia**
No, I'm fine. I can go—
**[20:22] Glenn**
She forfeits.
**[20:24] Glenn**
Class 2 will drop out here.
**[20:26] Rumia**
Sensei?
**[20:27] Rumia**
It's all right. I can keep...
**[20:30] Glenn**
You hung in there well.
**[20:31] Rumia**
No, Sensei!
**[20:33] Glenn**
No, that's enough.
**[20:34] Sistine**
Rumia, you don't have to put
up with it if it's painful.
**[20:38] Glenn**
You did great, but you were up
against the wrong opponent.
**[20:41] Glenn**
I never anticipated someone like him.
**[20:44] Glenn**
I'm really sorry.
**[20:45] Rumia**
No, I had fun.
**[20:47] Rumia**
I felt like I was able to
fight for everyone, too.
**[20:51] Glenn**
Oh, yeah?
**[20:53] Announcer**
Now then, since you've earned a
victory in mental defense, Jaill-kun,
**[20:56] ---**
how about a word?
**[21:00] Zest**
Jaill-kun's unconscious on his feet!
**[21:04] Announcer**
Huh? Meaning?
**[21:06] Zest**
It's Rumia-kun's victory.
**[21:08] Zest**
Even if she withdrew, she cleared the
previous Mind Break right beforehand.
**[21:13] Announcer**
What a surprise! The winner
is Rumia-chan of Class 2!
**[21:16] Sistine**
Rumia! You did it! Congratulations!
**[21:19] Rumia**
Thanks!
**[21:21] Alicia**
She's blessed with good friends
and a good mentor.
**[21:24] ---**
I'm truly glad I got to
see her smile like that.
**[21:28] Celica**
If you'd said something to me,
I could've worked something out.
**[21:32] Alicia**
It's fine.
**[21:33] Alicia**
The fact that I abandoned her won't change.
**[21:37] Alicia**
I'm very satisfied today.
**[21:39] Alicia**
Especially after seeing her...
seeing Rumia like this.
**[21:44] Celica**
Is that enough?
**[21:46] Celica**
Is just seeing her from afar truly enough?
**[21:49] Woman**
Your Majesty, why not try being
honest with yourself, just for today?
**[21:54] Celica**
Uh-huh.
**[21:58] Class**
You really hung in there!
***SIGN*** illustration: Arisaka Ako
**[23:45] Sistine**
The magic competition is
finally reaching its finale!
**[23:47] Sistine**
But in its midst appears—
**[23:49] Celica**
This is sudden, but time for an
Extinction Ray rapid chant contest! Yay!
***SIGN*** Rapid Chant Contest
**[23:53] Celica**
Now then, starting with Fibel. Go ahead.
**[23:55] Sistine**
Wait, rapid chants?!
***SIGN*** Rapid Chant Contest
**[23:57] Celica**
Okay, fail!
**[23:57] Sistine**
No way!
**[23:58] Glenn**
Red scroll, blue scroll, yellow scroll,
Tokyo Patent approval office!
***SIGN*** Rapid Chant Contest
**[24:02] Celica**
That's my beloved apprentice!
You're wrong, though.
**[24:04] Sistine**
Aren't you going easy on him?!
**[24:05] Celica**
Huh? I heard Glenn's class was talented,
so I'm disappointed.
**[24:09] Rumia**
Return thyself to the cycle of providence,
the five elements to elements,
***SIGN*** Rapid Chant Contest
**[24:14] ---**
and sever the links woven
between images and truths.
**[24:14] Sistine**
I-Incredible, Rumia!
**[24:18] Celica**
You've still got a long way to go!
Shall I show you how it's done?
**[24:21] Celica**
Ahem.
**[24:21] Celica**
Return thyshelf—
***SIGN*** Rapid Chant Contest
**[24:25] Celica**
I messed up.
***SIGN*** Akashic Records of Bastard Magical Instructor
***SIGN*** Next Episode The Queen and the Princess