# E29 - The Dedication Ceremony and Spring Arrives
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**[00:00] Narrator**
* Main is ordered to become*
* Karstedt's adoptive daughter.*
**[00:05] Main**
I can't!
**[00:07] Main**
I don't want to be apart
from my family any longer.
**[00:10] Ferdinand**
The enrollment age for the
Royal Academy is ten.
**[00:13] Ferdinand**
Until then, have your family
spoil you as much as you'd like.
**[00:16] Narrator**
*But meanwhile...*
**[00:19] Wolf**
You still can't find that child?
**[00:25] Wolf**
Where the hell is she hiding?
***SIGN*** Ascendance of a Bookworm
***SIGN*** Ascendance of a Bookworm
***SIGN*** Chapter Twenty-Nine The Dedication Ceremony and Spring Arrives
**[02:25] Main**
* Starting today, I have a knight*
* as my bodyguard.*
**[02:34] Main**
This is Sir Damuel.
**[02:36] Main**
These are my attendants Fran,
Gil, Rosina, and Delia.
**[02:42] Fran, Gil, Rosina & Delia**
It's a pleasure to meet you.
**[02:44] Damuel**
I'm Damuel. It is a pleasure to meet you.
**[02:47] Delia**
Since you're a knight and a bodyguard,
are you an upper-class noble?
**[02:52] Delia**
I'm very happy to become
acquainted with one.
**[02:55] Damuel**
Unfortunately, I'm a lesser noble.
**[02:58] Damuel**
But I plan to do my job as
her bodyguard well.
**[03:08] Lutz**
A knight?! That's awesome!
**[03:10] Tuuli**
A noble is Main's bodyguard?!
**[03:14] Damuel**
Yes... I'm Damuel.
**[03:17] Damuel**
It's a pleasure.
**[03:18] Lutz & Tuuli**
It's a pleasure to meet you!
**[03:21] Lutz**
Okay, I'm gonna head to the workshop.
**[03:23] Tuuli**
And I'll head to the cathedral classroom.
**[03:27] Main**
* Tuuli is currently working very*
* hard to learn how to read and write.*
**[03:37] Damuel**
I'm so used to having other nobles look
down on me, so I panicked a little.
**[03:43] Main**
* If I'm adopted by a noble, this is*
* the world I'll have to live in.*
**[03:49] Damuel**
What are you going to do,
Apprentice Priestess?
**[03:53] Main**
What else?
**[03:54] Main**
I'm going to the library!
**[03:56] Main**
Now that I have a bodyguard,
I got permission to move about!
**[04:01] Main**
Yahoo!
**[04:05] Fran**
Lady Main, the library is cold,
**[04:08] Fran**
so if you are there for a long period
of time, it may affect your health.
**[04:11] Main**
D'oh.
**[04:14] Damuel**
Then perhaps all we need to do
is ask Lord Ferdinand
**[04:18] Damuel**
if she can bring books into her own room?
**[04:21] Fran**
I see.
**[04:23] Damuel**
Er, I didn't mean to
overstep my boundaries.
**[04:28] Damuel**
My apologies.
**[04:29] Fran**
No, you are absolutely
correct, Sir Damuel.
**[04:40] Main**
Damuel fit right in with
everyone else in no time.
**[04:45] Jenni**
The high priest has departed to the
palace for the Dedication Ceremony.
**[04:48] Delia**
In that case, please tell him that
Main now has a new bodyguard.
**[04:54] Delia**
Though even if he is a bodyguard,
he's of low standing,
**[04:57] Delia**
and can't seem to do anything
other than awkwardly laugh.
**[05:01] Voice**
Jenni!
**[05:03] Jenni**
Sorry, I've got to go.
**[05:05] Delia**
Jenni! Make sure you tell the high
priest I came by to report to him...
**[05:11] Delia**
Ugh! I came all this way and
don't even get a reward!
**[05:24] Arno**
The room where the Dedication Ceremony
**[05:27] Arno**
will take place is in the deepest
part of the nobles' quarter.
**[05:37] Main**
The high priest...
**[06:05] Main**
By the way, Head Priest,
**[06:07] Main**
just what kind of ritual is
the Dedication Ceremony?
**[06:10] Ferdinand**
The Dedication Ceremony is the most
important ritual among the cathedral's events.
**[06:16] Ferdinand**
You will take the small grail you received
at the Harvest Festival and fill it with mana.
**[06:21] Ferdinand**
This will determine how much
harvest we will have.
**[06:24] Main**
How much harvest we have?!
**[06:26] Main**
I'll do my best!
**[06:30] Ferdinand**
We are the ones who offer prayers and
gratitude to the Gods who created this world.
**[06:37] Main**
The King and Queen Gods that
rule upon the sky so high
**[06:41] Main**
are the Gods of Darkness and
Light, husband and wife.
**[06:44] Ferdinand**
The Eternal Five that
rule upon this land...
**[06:49] Main**
The Goddess of Water, Fruhtrane.
**[06:51] Main**
The God of Fire, Leidenschaft.
**[06:54] Ferdinand**
The Goddess of Wind, Schutzaria.
**[06:56] Ferdinand**
The Goddess of Earth, Geduldh.
**[06:59] Main**
The God of Life, Ewigleben.
**[07:02] Main**
We show our respect to the Gods
who give all life their blessings...
**[07:08] Main & Ferdinand**
...and repay them for
their divine blessings.
**[07:18] Ferdinand**
Main, that is enough.
**[07:26] Ferdinand**
That was more than anticipated.
**[07:28] Main**
They're red now.
**[07:30] Ferdinand**
This will do for today.
**[07:33] Main**
We have to fill all of those ourselves?
**[07:37] Ferdinand**
Yes.
**[07:38] Ferdinand**
Even though I have business
in the nobles' district.
**[07:42] Main**
Wouldn't it be easier if all the
**[07:44] Main**
blue-robed priests just went "Bam!"
and all contributed at once?
**[07:50] Ferdinand**
The difference is mana is too great.
**[07:53] Ferdinand**
Though their mana flows easier
when we say the prayer together,
**[07:57] Ferdinand**
if they are influenced by
how much mana you release,
**[08:00] Ferdinand**
they will not last physically.
**[08:02] Main**
Oh...
**[08:04] Ferdinand**
You are the only one who can
participate in this ritual with me.
**[08:15] Main**
This is going to take forever.
**[08:20] Ferdinand & Main**
We are the ones who offer prayers and
gratitude to the Gods who created this world.
**[08:29] High Priest**
You seem to be praying really hard.
**[08:35] Ferdinand**
High Priest.
**[08:45] Ferdinand**
What brings you here?
**[08:54] High Priest**
Main, offer some of your
mana into these, as well.
**[08:58] Main**
Huh?
**[08:59] High Priest**
This is a request from the lord.
**[09:03] High Priest**
Are you saying you can follow
the orders of the head priest,
**[09:05] High Priest**
but not my orders as the high priest?
**[09:14] Main**
I would be honored.
**[09:17] High Priest**
Do not forget those words.
**[09:31] Ferdinand**
I was nervous that you
might lose control again.
**[09:36] Main**
Well, I've grown, so...
**[09:43] Ferdinand**
I do not believe that filling these
grails is an order from the lord.
**[09:47] Main**
Huh?
**[09:48] Ferdinand**
I'll ask the lord and see for myself.
**[09:51] Ferdinand**
But you should continue to be obedient
**[09:53] Ferdinand**
to let the high priest believe
he has the upper hand.
**[09:56] Ferdinand**
Can I rely on you?
**[09:58] Main**
I don't mind making you look
good every once in a while.
**[10:04] Main**
* And so, the Dedication Ceremony*
* ended without issue.*
**[10:08] Main**
* At the end of winter, Rosina had*
* her coming-of-age ceremony*
**[10:13] Main**
*and we all celebrated.*
**[10:25] Damuel**
This smell is definitely something...
**[10:26] Main**
Welcome to our parts.
**[10:28] Fran**
You'll just have to get used to it.
**[10:30] Main**
This is the assignment the
head priest gave you, right?
**[10:35] Main**
If you're going to be my bodyguard,
**[10:37] Main**
we'll be coming down here
every now and then.
**[10:42] Damuel**
What a rather difficult assignment.
**[10:45] Mark**
Sir, Lady Main has arrived.
**[11:02] Johann**
What do you think?
**[11:09] Main**
*The most important thing...*
**[11:10] Main**
* is that these letter types are*
* all the same size and height...*
**[11:15] Boss**
What do you think, little lady?
**[11:17] Boss**
Is this what you wanted?
**[11:25] Main**
They're wonderful! Truly Gutenberg!
**[11:28] Boss and Johann**
Huh?
**[11:30] Main**
I give you the title of Gutenberg, Johann!
**[11:34] Johann**
Guten...?
**[11:36] Lutz**
Main, calm down.
**[11:37] Main**
No, you need to be more excited, Lutz!
**[11:40] Main**
Gutenberg's first name is Johannes,
and we have Johann here!
**[11:43] Main**
What a lovely coincidence! Truly a miracle!
**[11:49] Main**
We offer the gods our prayers!
**[11:51] Boss**
So what's this Gutenwhatsit?
**[11:54] Main**
A great person who caused a huge turning point
in the history of books. He's basically a god!
**[11:58] Main**
He's absolutely amazing!
**[12:00] Main**
Johann... no.
**[12:02] Main**
Everyone involved with
bookmaking is Gutenberg!
**[12:06] Main**
We're all in this together!
**[12:08] Benno**
Well, I want no part of this.
**[12:10] Main**
I offer the Goddess of Wisdom,
Mestionora, my thanks.
**[12:15] Fran**
Lady Main!
**[12:19] Damuel**
* I think... I might actually*
* be executed this time.*
**[12:22] Lutz**
Main, are you okay?
**[12:23] ---**
Lady Main!
***SIGN*** Ascendance of a
Bookworm
***SIGN*** Ascendance of a
Bookworm
**[12:43] Main**
Head Priest, the snow is starting to melt,
**[12:46] Main**
so I'd like to go home sometime soon.
**[13:00] Ferdinand**
I actually received word
that Wolf has died.
**[13:03] Main**
Huh?
**[13:07] Ferdinand**
We found out just when I had asked Karstedt
to look into who Wolf's client was.
**[13:15] Main**
So some noble is behind this?
**[13:18] Ferdinand**
It would seem so.
**[13:21] Main**
And they're after...
**[13:23] Main**
me?
**[13:25] Ferdinand**
Give this to your family for me.
**[13:31] Main**
Head Priest, this is...
**[13:35] Ferdinand**
I'm counting on you.
**[13:39] Main**
As you wish...
**[13:49] Ferdinand**
For her safety,
**[13:51] Ferdinand**
we'll be keeping Main at the cathedral
until the Spring Prayer is done.
**[13:55] Gunther**
But our agreement was to only
keep her through the winter.
**[14:00] Gunther**
I can't agree to this.
**[14:02] Ferdinand**
Right now is the most dangerous time.
**[14:05] Ferdinand**
This would be the worst time
for Main to get kidnapped.
**[14:09] Gunther**
Kidnapped?
**[14:11] Ferdinand**
Main's mana was far greater
than I had anticipated.
**[14:14] Ferdinand**
It is essential for this
city that lacks mana,
**[14:18] Ferdinand**
but there are nobles who will resent her.
**[14:21] Gunther**
And you're saying a noble is after Main?
**[14:23] Ferdinand**
Yes. Whether it be from this domain or
another is something I'm uncertain of for now.
**[14:29] Ferdinand**
That's why I've had the lord and the knights
limit how often the nobles can move about.
**[14:36] Ferdinand**
There should've been a change regarding
nobles entering and exiting the gate as well.
**[14:40] Gunther**
Yes, I'm aware of it.
**[14:43] Gunther**
That was for Main?
**[14:45] Ferdinand**
Yes.
**[14:47] Gunther**
Why would you go that far?
**[14:49] Ferdinand**
I told you.
**[14:50] Ferdinand**
We need Main's mana.
**[14:54] Gunther**
Her mana?
**[14:58] Ferdinand**
On that note, I'd like to
discuss something with you.
**[15:00] Ferdinand**
Once Main turns ten, I will
have her adopted by a noble.
**[15:04] Gunther**
Adopted by a noble?!
**[15:06] Ferdinand**
This has already been decided.
**[15:08] Ferdinand**
Main's mana is unbelievably great.
**[15:12] Ferdinand**
But if she can't control it, she is a
danger to herself and those around her.
**[15:17] Ferdinand**
If she is deemed dangerous,
Main will be dealt with.
**[15:21] Gunther**
Dealt with?!
**[15:23] Ferdinand**
It's only natural to eliminate something
dangerous in order to protect the city.
**[15:28] Ferdinand**
You are a soldier. I'm sure that idea
isn't foreign to you, Gunther.
**[15:34] Ferdinand**
In order to keep that from happening, she
needs to learn how to control her mana.
**[15:40] Ferdinand**
That is why she will be adopted.
**[15:43] Ferdinand**
Until she's ten years old and can
enroll in the Royal Academy...
**[15:46] Ferdinand**
she may spend time with her family.
**[15:49] Ferdinand**
But once she turns ten, she will either
be adopted by a noble, or executed.
**[15:53] Ferdinand**
Those are the only options.
**[15:56] Ferdinand**
The noble is one I'm well-acquainted with.
**[16:00] Ferdinand**
I will make sure she is treated well.
**[16:02] Ferdinand**
That I can promise.
**[16:07] Ferdinand**
This is to protect your daughter.
**[16:12] Eva**
All right. We will leave
Main in your hands.
**[16:17] Gunther**
Effa!
**[16:18] Eva**
When it was first decided that Main
would stay at the cathedral,
**[16:21] Eva**
I didn't think that would be
possible due to how weak Main is.
**[16:26] Eva**
But Tuuli had informed me that Main
was doing well thanks to all of you.
**[16:33] Eva**
I'm sure it's all because of your
consideration, Head Priest.
**[16:37] Eva**
Head Priest, please continue
to look after Main.
**[16:42] Gunther**
But her getting adopted is just...
**[16:44] Eva**
There are even dapla apprentices
that leave their homes at ten.
**[16:49] Eva**
I'd prefer that to Main losing her life.
**[16:56] Gunther**
True...
**[17:08] Main**
I don't want to turn ten.
**[17:32] Rosina**
The preparations for the Spring
Prayer aren't even done yet.
**[17:36] Delia**
Ugh. Where could she have gone to?
**[17:39] Delia**
Lady Main!
**[17:45] Main**
Next, I want a printing press.
**[17:48] Lutz**
And how are you going to
make a printing press?
**[17:51] Main**
I'm planning on modifying
a regular press.
**[17:56] Damuel**
*Observing her this closely...*
**[17:58] Damuel**
I can definitely tell that the
apprentice priestess is unique.
**[18:01] Damuel**
If she wants to live in peace.
**[18:04] Damuel**
being under Lord Karstedt's
protection is probably the best.
**[18:08] Ferdinand**
Oh? You're defending Main now, too?
**[18:13] Ferdinand**
Looks like you're getting used
to Main and the cathedral.
**[18:18] Damuel**
Even now, I think it would've been better
if Schicicoza was not her guard.
**[18:24] Damuel**
Because of that incident, I was demoted,
**[18:27] Damuel**
and my engagement was called off.
**[18:31] Ferdinand**
It is incorrect for you to assume that you
were punished because of Schicicoza.
**[18:36] Damuel**
Huh?
**[18:38] Ferdinand**
You have your own crimes.
**[18:42] Ferdinand**
Damuel, you should have
immediately cast "rot."
**[18:46] Damuel**
Rot?
**[18:48] Ferdinand**
When things are out of your control, you need to cast rot so that others know.
**[18:53] Ferdinand**
If you had been guarding an upper-class noble,
or a princess from another domain,
**[18:56] Ferdinand**
that is what you would've done.
**[18:58] Ferdinand**
Am I wrong?
**[19:00] Ferdinand**
Before falling to the threats
of a middle-class noble,
**[19:03] Ferdinand**
you should asked for help from
someone of higher rank.
**[19:07] Ferdinand**
Not only did you fail at that,
you failed your mission.
**[19:10] Ferdinand**
Lamenting, "Oh, woe is me," regarding
this is also one off your crimes.
**[19:15] Ferdinand**
You fool.
**[19:18] Ferdinand**
There are some unsettling rumors
surrounding the Spring Prayer.
**[19:22] Ferdinand**
Know that any bizarre
**[19:24] Ferdinand**
sense of pride, or obsequious words
or actions, will do you no good.
**[19:28] Damuel**
Yes, sir. This time, I will not fail in
protecting the apprentice priestess.
**[19:36] Main**
What? The high priest isn't
going to the Spring Prayer?
**[19:41] Ferdinand**
Unlike the Harvest Festival,
there will be no donations.
**[19:46] Main**
* So the fact that he's making me*
* go to a ritual without donations*
**[19:49] Main**
*is definitely harassment.*
**[19:51] Ferdinand**
And who will be accompanying you?
**[19:55] Main**
Fran, Rosina, Hugo, and Ella.
**[19:59] Ferdinand**
So four, then.
**[20:01] Main**
Um, Head Priest.
**[20:03] Main**
We'll be going around for ten days
for the Spring Prayer, right?
**[20:07] Main**
I'm pretty sure I'm going
to get sick at some point.
**[20:11] Ferdinand**
Hm. You will probably
need a lot of medicine.
**[20:14] Main**
*That super-gross medicine...*
**[20:17] Main**
Couldn't you at least do
something about the taste?
**[20:21] Ferdinand**
You seem to feel very strongly about this.
**[20:24] Ferdinand**
I'll give it some thought.
**[20:27] Main**
Thank you very much.
**[20:29] Ferdinand**
Also, just in case...
**[20:32] Ferdinand**
Wear these.
**[20:36] Main**
* And then, the morning of*
* the Spring Prayer...*
**[20:42] Ferdinand**
I hate to say this...
**[20:46] Ferdinand**
But more people will be accompanying you.
**[20:53] Main**
Lord Karstedt.
**[21:00] Main**
* Have I ever seen this*
* blue-robed priest before?*
**[21:05] Sylvester**
You're so puny. Has her
baptism actually happened?
**[21:15] Sylvester**
Squeak "pwee" for me.
**[21:18] Main**
Sorry, what?
***SIGN*** Next Chapter Spring Prayer
**[22:57] Main**
Mister Benno, I'll buy you a souvenir
during the Spring Prayer,
**[23:00] Main**
so look forward to it.
**[23:02] Benno**
I'm more concerned about the restaurant.
**[23:04] Benno**
It's almost finished, but
you haven't shown up once.
**[23:08] Main**
Well, I'm busy.
**[23:10] Benno**
Whatever. Help me come up with ways of
avoiding any dine-and-dashers and theft.
**[23:14] Main**
In that case...
***SIGN*** No referral, no entry
**[23:16] Main**
make it so no one can come
without a referral.
**[23:18] Benno**
A... referral?
**[23:20] Main**
It's a kind of invitation.
**[23:22] Main**
If someone who was invited causes an issue,
**[23:25] Main**
the one who invited them
will take responsibility.
**[23:30] Benno**
You're sounding more and more
like a merchant every day.
**[23:32] Main**
I finally got some praise!
***SIGN*** Illustration by: Moto Naoko