# E18 - First-Class Mage Exam
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**[00:09] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
You're there like the wind
**[00:13] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
Closing your eyes at sunset
**[00:17] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
I wonder what's on your mind
***SIGN*** Beyond Journey's End
**[00:28] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
With your eyelids open
**[00:31] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
Your eyes shone like glass
**[00:36] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
It faintly smelled like a sunny day
**[00:49] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
Clear up the sky, let flowers bloom
**[00:54] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
Bloom and blame it on the sunny sky
**[00:58] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
Even the rain, when it stops
**[01:03] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
Will make you shine in the sunlight
**[01:08] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
Calm the stirring sounds in my heart
**[01:13] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
We go like the sunny wind
**[01:17] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
Go on and fly over that cloud
**[01:21] [SONG] Op Lyrics**
Further and further away
***SIGN*** Episode 18: First-Class Mage Exam
**[01:34] Stark**
So that's the largest magical city
in the northern lands, Äußerst.
***SIGN*** 29 years after the death of Himmel the Hero,
in the Kühl region, located in the northern lands
**[01:39] Frieren**
We're still a long ways away.
**[01:41] Frieren**
We'll need to hitch a ride on
a carriage on our way there.
**[01:46] Fern**
Once you get your first-class
mage certification there,
**[01:49] Fern**
we'll be able to enter the Northern Plateau.
**[01:52] Frieren**
I don't think I have to be
the one to get certified.
**[01:56] Frieren**
I won't be able to use it for long, anyway.
**[01:59] Frieren**
You should get certified, Fern.
**[02:01] Fern**
Ms. Frieren, don't you know?
**[02:04] Fern**
Only a handful of the most skilled mages
have ever gained a first-class certification.
**[02:12] Fern**
I certainly couldn't manage it.
**[02:14] Frieren**
Oh, really?
**[02:17] Fern**
You don't seem interested.
**[02:20] Stark**
It's a bit late to ask,
**[02:21] Stark**
but why do we need to be accompanied
**[02:24] Stark**
by a crazy-powerful mage to enter
the Northern Plateau, anyway?
**[02:27] Frieren**
The Northern Plateau has long been inhabited
**[02:29] Frieren**
by many cunning, magic-using
monsters like the Einsam.
**[02:34] Frieren**
It's a dangerous region that you once couldn't
cross without a priest and a skilled mage.
**[02:39] Frieren**
That said, if someone as valuable
**[02:41] Frieren**
as a skilled mage is required
to travel through the area,
**[02:45] Frieren**
something pretty serious must be
happening on the Northern Plateau.
**[02:51] Frieren**
We'll look into the exam
once we arrive in Äußerst.
**[02:55] Frieren**
According to Fern, there's a combat test.
**[02:59] Frieren**
I'll need to come up with a strategy.
**[03:01] Fern**
Aren't you powerful enough to
easily handle any kind of test?
**[03:06] Fern**
Even when you're suppressing your mana,
**[03:08] Fern**
you still produce as much
as an experienced old mage.
**[03:12] Frieren**
Don't call me an old mage.
**[03:15] Stark**
Now she's sulking.
**[03:17] Stark**
Don't you think calling her
an old mage was a bit mean?
**[03:20] Fern**
I'm sorry.
**[03:22] Frieren**
I haven't forgotten that you
called me an old hag, Stark.
**[03:26] Stark**
How long ago was that?
**[03:29] Frieren**
Forget it. I'm going to sleep.
**[03:30] Frieren**
Wake me when we get to Äußerst.
**[03:34] Fern**
Sheesh.
**[03:38] Frieren**
Actually, never mind.
**[03:40] Stark**
What's wrong?
**[03:42] Frieren**
I could only see half the sky.
**[03:46] Stark**
What?
**[03:48] Frieren**
Just so you know, Fern,
**[03:50] Frieren**
mana isn't the only factor that
determines a mage's strength.
**[03:54] Frieren**
Technique, experience, the spells
they use, their control...
**[03:58] Frieren**
There's effort and tenacity, too.
**[04:00] Stark**
Some of those sound more like warrior traits.
**[04:03] Frieren**
Finally, there's talent.
**[04:06] Frieren**
In my life, I've lost eleven times to
mages who had less mana than me.
**[04:13] Frieren**
Four of them were demons.
**[04:16] Fern**
Qual was one of them.
**[04:19] Frieren**
One was an elf like me,
**[04:22] Frieren**
and the remaining six were humans.
**[04:27] Übel**
The graf's city should be
coming into view soon.
***SIGN*** In the frontier of Graf Granat's domain,
located in the northern lands
**[04:31] Übel**
The road to Äußerst is steep.
**[04:35] Übel**
Maybe I'll take a break.
**[04:40] Bandit A**
That's a nice staff you've got there, miss.
**[04:45] Übel**
What's this? More bandits?
**[04:49] Übel**
We're finally enjoying peace now
that Aura has been defeated, too.
**[04:53] Übel**
But now we're seeing more of these types.
**[04:56] Bandit A**
Who told you to speak?
**[04:58] Bandit A**
Gather your things and—
**[05:06] Bandit B**
Bastard.
**[05:16] Kraft**
If you value your lives,
then leave this place.
**[05:21] Bandit A**
Let's go.
**[05:24] Übel**
Thanks for saving me.
**[05:28] Übel**
I'm Übel the Mage.
**[05:31] Kraft**
Kraft the Monk.
**[05:33] Übel**
Huh? Are you an elf?
**[05:35] Übel**
How unusual. This is my
first time seeing one.
**[05:39] Kraft**
You have the eyes of a killer.
**[05:45] Kraft**
I didn't rescue you.
**[05:48] Kraft**
I found the torn-up bodies
of bandits in the woods nearby.
**[05:52] Kraft**
They'd been killed by a mage.
**[05:55] Kraft**
A tremendously skilled one, no less.
**[05:58] Übel**
Oh, yeah?
**[06:01] Übel**
Did you come to lecture me?
**[06:05] Kraft**
No. I'm an adventurer, too.
**[06:07] Kraft**
I'm not so hard-headed as to criticize
someone for killing in self-defense.
**[06:12] Kraft**
I was simply saving the lives
I saw in front of me.
**[06:16] Übel**
You're a shrewd old man. You're no fun.
**[06:19] Kraft**
Are you headed to Äußerst?
**[06:22] Übel**
Yeah. I'm going to take
the first-class mage exam.
**[06:27] Kraft**
Frieren said the same thing.
**[06:32] Kraft**
I look forward to hearing about her
adventures when I see her next.
***SIGN*** Continental Magic Association,
Northern Branch
**[06:37] Clerk**
The exam will take place
two months from now.
**[06:40] Clerk**
Keep in mind that the first-class mage exam
is administered once every three years.
**[06:45] Clerk**
Also, a fifth-class mage or higher
certification is required to take the exam.
**[06:53] Frieren**
Fern, it's all up to you.
**[06:57] Fern**
Ms. Frieren, I can't do this alone.
**[07:00] Frieren**
Sure you can.
**[07:02] Fern**
What are we going to do if I fail?
**[07:04] Fern**
The first-class mage exam is only
held once every three years.
**[07:07] Frieren**
We'll either hire a first-class mage
or travel by sea.
**[07:11] Fern**
That would be incredibly expensive.
**[07:14] Fern**
We won't be able to afford snacks anymore.
**[07:20] Frieren**
But I'm uncertified.
**[07:26] Frieren**
My holy emblem won't work, will it?
**[07:30] Fern**
Again, what is that antique?
**[07:34] Lernen**
Hey, you.
**[07:37] Lernen**
Could I take a look at that?
**[07:45] Lernen**
Are you planning to take
the first-class mage exam?
**[07:52] Frieren**
Looks like I get to take the exam.
**[07:55] Frieren**
I'm surprised there's anyone around
who still knows what this is.
**[07:58] Fern**
Is that thing impressive?
**[08:02] Frieren**
It's supposed to be.
**[08:06] (Flashback) Himmel**
Frieren, you're not part
of a magic guild, are you?
**[08:10] (Flashback) Frieren**
The organizations that manage
magic change all the time.
**[08:14] (Flashback) Frieren**
I can't be bothered to join every one.
**[08:17] (Flashback) Himmel**
Huh.
**[08:20] (Flashback) Frieren**
Besides, I have this.
**[08:22] (Flashback) Frieren**
A holy emblem. Pretty impressive, right?
**[08:27] (Flashback) Himmel**
What's this rusty necklace? Any clue?
**[08:30] (Flashback) Heiter**
None at all.
**[08:37] (Flashback) Frieren**
I see.
**[08:40] (Flashback) Frieren**
But this is the only thing
that proves I'm a mage.
**[08:46] (Flashback) Himmel**
Frieren, it's true that we
don't recognize that necklace.
**[08:51] (Flashback) Himmel**
But we know you're an incredible mage.
**[08:56] (Flashback) Himmel**
Isn't that enough?
**[09:00] (Flashback) Frieren**
But you'll die so soon.
**[09:09] Fern**
Ms. Frieren.
**[09:11] Fern**
We know you're an incredible mage.
**[09:22] Frieren**
You're right.
**[09:26] Frieren**
According to the Continental
Magic Association's regulations,
**[09:29] Frieren**
a person becomes a proper mage
once they've achieved at least fifth class.
**[09:35] Frieren**
Fern, why did you get a
third-class certification?
**[09:38] Fern**
Because it had the soonest
available testing date.
**[09:42] Frieren**
There are 600 mages who
are at least fifth class.
**[09:46] Frieren**
Even when you include apprentices from sixth
to ninth class, there are 2,000 mages total.
**[09:51] Frieren**
Among them, 45 are first class.
**[09:54] Frieren**
The first-class exam is held
once every three years
**[09:57] Frieren**
at the northern branch in Äußerst and the
headquarters in the holy city of Strahl.
**[10:03] Frieren**
Many years, no one passes the test at all.
**[10:06] Frieren**
Some test-takers are expected
to be injured or die.
**[10:09] Frieren**
It seems moderately challenging.
**[10:12] Frieren**
Either way, there are a lot
fewer mages these days.
**[10:16] Fern**
There used to be more?
**[10:19] Frieren**
A century ago, when the Demon King's
attacks intensified,
**[10:22] Frieren**
you could expect to encounter at least
one mage while walking around town.
**[10:27] Frieren**
These days, you hardly see
them outside magic cities.
**[10:32] Frieren**
Let's train thoroughly to prepare
for the exam in two months.
**[11:08] Genau**
The first-class mage exam will now begin.
***SIGN*** First Test Proctor
***SIGN*** Genau, First-Class Mage
**[11:13] Genau**
The first-class mage
certification is granted only
**[11:14] Falsch**
This year's test-takers
seem rather exceptional.
**[11:17] Falsch**
Wirbel, second-class mage and
captain of the Northern Magic Corps
**[11:18] Genau**
to the most exceptionally
talented and powerful mages.
**[11:21] Genau**
Only a few mages are granted the title.
**[11:21] Falsch**
that has fought against the remnants
of the Demon King's forces for years.
**[11:24] Genau**
Naturally, the exam is quite dangerous,
**[11:26] Falsch**
Denken, the crafty old
second-class mage who won
**[11:27] Genau**
but the Association will not intervene
regardless of what happens to you.
**[11:31] Falsch**
a bloody struggle for power
to become an imperial mage.
**[11:37] Falsch**
Fern, the youngest mage to ever receive
a third-class certification with top marks.
**[11:44] Falsch**
Of course, there are some
problem children as well.
**[11:47] Falsch**
Übel, the third-class mage who failed
the second-class exam two years ago
**[11:52] Falsch**
when she killed the first-class mage
who proctored it.
**[11:58] Falsch**
Who else looks promising?
**[12:02] Falsch**
I see someone radiating the mana
of an experienced old mage.
**[12:08] Falsch**
Who is that?
**[12:09] Sense**
I don't know.
**[12:10] Genau**
I will now announce the content
of the first test in this exam.
**[12:15] Genau**
You will be tested as parties.
**[12:16] Genau**
The 57 exam-takers will split into teams
of three for the first test.
**[12:24] Genau**
We will now assign parties.
**[12:28] Frieren**
*Bracelets, huh?*
**[12:31] Frieren**
* They have numbers on them.*
* I must be in the 2nd party.*
**[12:36] Frieren**
* Imbuing it with mana allows me to locate*
* the bracelets belonging to my party members.*
**[12:40] Frieren**
* So this is how we identify*
* our party members.*
**[12:44] Frieren**
*Either way, this is interesting.*
**[12:47] Frieren**
*Setting aside normal party compositions,*
**[12:49] Frieren**
* these improvised parties of magical*
* miscreants will struggle to work together.*
**[12:57] Frieren**
*First impressions are important here.*
**[13:00] Frieren**
*I should be careful not to make waves.*
**[13:03] Frieren**
* I sense my party members'*
* bracelets around here.*
**[13:07] Kanne**
Ow, ow, ow!
**[13:09] Kanne**
You're gonna rip them off!
**[13:10] Kanne**
You can't be serious! I'll kill you!
**[13:13] Lawine**
Try it.
**[13:16] Frieren**
*They're already fighting.*
**[13:23] Übel**
Nice to meet you.
**[13:26] Fern**
It's nice to meet you.
***SIGN*** At the site of the first test, in Grobe Basin,
located in the northern lands
**[13:31] Genau**
Allow me to explain the specific
rules of the first test.
**[13:36] Genau**
Small birds known as Stille
live within the testing area.
**[13:40] Genau**
Each party has been given one cage.
**[13:44] Genau**
There are two conditions you must
fulfill to pass the first test.
**[13:48] Genau**
First, by sunset tomorrow,
have a cage containing a Stille,
**[13:52] Kanne**
Stay away from me!
**[13:53] Genau**
and second, have all of your party
members present at that time.
**[13:57] Genau**
You are mostly free to do as you wish,
**[14:00] Genau**
but if anyone leaves the testing area,
**[14:04] Genau**
their entire party will fail the test.
**[14:08] Lawine**
They say that like there isn't a barrier
around the testing area
**[14:12] Lawine**
that won't let so much as
a speck of dust through.
**[14:14] Kanne**
It's not like we *can* get out.
**[14:17] Frieren**
So they're actually listening
to the explanation.
**[14:20] Genau**
The first test begins now.
**[14:23] Kanne**
We should start by coming up with a plan!
**[14:26] Lawine**
Are you stupid?
**[14:27] Lawine**
We can't come up with a plan
if we can't even find them!
**[14:31] Frieren**
They're still fighting.
**[14:34] Frieren**
Why don't we introduce
ourselves while we walk?
**[14:40] Frieren**
Also, use rock-paper-scissors to
decide who will carry the cage.
**[14:50] Frieren**
I'm Frieren. Nice to meet you.
**[14:53] Lawine**
I'm Lawine, a third-class mage.
**[14:56] Kanne**
I'm Kanne, also a third-class mage.
**[14:59] Kanne**
Lawine and I go way back.
**[15:01] Kanne**
We graduated from the same magic school.
**[15:04] Frieren**
Do you two know anything about the Stille?
**[15:07] Lawine**
No.
**[15:08] Kanne**
Nope.
**[15:09] Frieren**
I do, but I've never seen
one in person before.
**[15:13] Freiren**
Let's start by finding a
Stille and observing it.
**[15:38] Kanne**
I'm tired.
**[15:40] Lawine**
You're so undisciplined.
**[15:42] Frieren**
Shall we take a break?
**[15:47] Lawine**
I can keep moving. I'll go ahead
and check things out.
**[15:50] Kanne**
It's safer to stay together.
**[15:52] Lawine**
Oh, shut up. That's so inefficient.
**[15:57] Frieren**
Lawine, are you strong?
**[15:59] Lawine**
Stronger than her.
**[16:00] Kanne**
You wanna fight, huh?
**[16:02] Frieren**
And compared to me?
**[16:05] Lawine**
I wouldn't want to fight you.
**[16:08] Frieren**
I see.
**[16:10] Frieren**
Fine. Go check things out.
**[16:12] Frieren**
Come back if it gets too dangerous.
**[16:15] Lawine**
Okay.
**[16:16] Frieren**
And watch the skies.
**[16:19] Lawine**
I know.
**[16:23] Frieren**
*I wonder if our party will be okay.*
**[16:26] Kanne**
Frieren, you're like a teacher.
**[16:29] Kanne**
You'd make a good leader.
**[16:31] Frieren**
It's because you two keep fighting.
**[16:34] Frieren**
I don't want to lead.
**[16:36] Kanne**
Sorry. We've always been like this.
**[16:41] Kanne**
By the way, what did you mean
when you said to watch the skies?
**[16:44] Frieren**
I meant exactly what I said.
**[16:47] Frieren**
Do you struggle to detect mana?
**[16:50] Kanne**
Why?
**[16:51] Lawine**
Hey.
**[16:53] Frieren**
That was quick.
**[16:55] Lawine**
I found a Stille.
**[16:59] Frieren**
Nicely done, Lawine. Now watch it closely.
**[17:08] Frieren**
I told you to observe.
**[17:11] Frieren**
It's going to run away.
**[17:12] Lawine**
I don't think so. Nice work, Kanne.
**[17:20] Frieren**
Huh. Not bad.
**[17:24] Frieren**
But you should probably get down.
**[17:26] Lawine**
What? Why?
**[17:33] Frieren**
Stille are incredibly tough.
**[17:36] Frieren**
Their top speed is faster
than the speed of sound.
**[17:39] Frieren**
Trying to restrain one
like that is pointless.
**[17:42] Lawine**
Seriously? It's already gone.
**[17:45] Kanne**
That was close.
**[17:46] Frieren**
Capturing one will require
careful observation.
**[17:50] Frieren**
We'll use this entire day
for Stille observation.
**[17:54] Frieren**
* Kanne controlled the water,*
* and Lawine froze it.*
**[17:59] Frieren**
*Their timing was perfectly coordinated.*
**[18:02] Frieren**
*Their teamwork is superb.*
**[18:04] Frieren**
* It's not something you*
* could achieve overnight.*
**[18:07] Frieren**
* I was worried for a while there,*
* but this might actually work.*
**[18:11] Lawine**
Let's go after it.
**[18:14] Kanne**
We should search around the lake instead.
**[18:16] Lawine**
Why? We should go sooner rather than later.
**[18:17] Frieren**
*Nope. They're fighting again.*
**[18:50] Kanne**
I hear something. Huh?
**[18:55] Kanne**
Frieren's missing.
**[19:01] Kanne**
It's faint, but that's the sound of rain.
**[19:11] Kanne**
But it's not raining, so why...?
**[19:14] Kanne**
Oh, I see.
**[19:17] Kanne**
Does that mean...?
**[19:23] Kanne**
A monster!
**[19:33] Kanne**
My staff...
**[19:39] Kanne**
Lawine!
**[19:51] Frieren**
I told you to watch the skies.
**[20:04] Frieren**
Have you calmed down?
**[20:06] Kanne**
Yeah.
**[20:08] Frieren**
You called Lawine's name.
**[20:12] Frieren**
But you don't like Lawine, do you?
**[20:16] Kanne**
No, I don't.
**[20:18] Frieren**
Right? So how do you two
work together so well?
**[20:23] Frieren**
It's strange.
**[20:26] Kanne**
I'm surprisingly craven.
**[20:29] Kanne**
I often fail to act during critical moments.
**[20:36] Kanne**
It happened when I cast
my first flying spell, too.
**[20:42] (Flashback) Lawine**
The ones who already left
are already so far away.
**[20:47] (Flashback) Lawine**
You'll have water beneath you,
so it's not like you'll die.
**[20:50] (Flashback) Lawine**
If you don't have the courage
to do it, want me to kick you?
**[20:53] (Flashback) Kanne**
I hate you, Lawine.
**[20:56] (Flashback) Lawine**
I know.
**[20:58] (Flashback) Kanne**
You're always so mean to me.
**[21:01] (Flashback) Kanne**
I'm the kind of person who
grows with praise, you know.
**[21:05] (Flashback) Lawine**
You're joking, right?
**[21:07] (Flashback) Lawine**
This is what happens when you grow up
babied by a kind mommy and daddy.
**[21:12] (Flashback) Lawine**
If it'll help you fly,
I'll be as nice as you want.
**[21:17] (Flashback) Kanne**
Then name my strengths.
**[21:19] (Flashback) Lawine**
Are you for real?
**[21:27] (Flashback) Lawine**
You try really hard even
though you're a coward.
**[21:31] (Flashback) Kanne**
What?
**[21:33] (Flashback) Lawine**
That's your strength.
**[21:38] (Flashback) Kanne**
Tell me more.
**[21:39] (Flashback) Lawine**
What? Why?
**[21:43] (Flashback) Lawine**
You work really hard in secret.
**[21:46] (Flashback) Lawine**
You're considerate and pay attention
to your surroundings.
**[21:50] (Flashback) Kanne**
More.
**[21:55] (Flashback) Lawine**
You're cute when you smile.
**[21:58] (Flashback) Kanne**
What? Ew.
**[22:06] (Flashback) Kanne**
That was close.
**[22:09] (Flashback) Lawine**
So you can fly after all.
**[22:11] (Flashback) Lawine**
I'm done being kind to you.
**[22:15] Kanne**
Lawine is rough, but she
pulls me along with her.
**[22:20] Kanne**
Because of her, I realized
I can manage most things
**[22:23] Kanne**
if I just go for it, even if I'm scared.
**[22:28] Kanne**
By the way, Frieren...
**[22:32] Kanne**
I noticed something interesting.
**[22:40] Kanne**
Do you think this could be useful?
**[22:44] Frieren**
I see.
**[22:45] Frieren**
We might be able to capture
a Stille easily after all.
**[22:50] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
And I'm alright (I'll be alright)
**[22:53] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
Yeah, I hear you (I care about you)
**[22:56] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
The wind teases this hair that's longer now
**[23:01] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
There's meaning in everything
**[23:04] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
Even the days that came to a halt
**[23:07] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
Now that I finally understand,
I've caught up to you
**[23:13] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
See, things that couldn't have been
**[23:17] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
Seen if it weren't for these eyes
**[23:20] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
Why? They begin to overflow
**[23:25] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
I won't ask to see you, so at least
**[23:31] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
Let me remember the past, just for today
**[23:37] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
So, if we were to meet again
**[23:43] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
No more hesitations, I'd choose the present
**[23:50] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
Anytime, anywhere, yah (wherever you are)
**[23:53] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
Anytime, anywhere (smile for me)
**[23:57] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
I'll be there (close your eyes,
and I'll always be there)
**[24:00] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
Even if there are no absolutes
**[24:03] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
I'm always aware of your thoughts
**[24:06] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
Those tears will be alright,
dawn will surely break
**[24:12] [SONG] Ed Lyrics**
I'm whispering our lullaby
for you to come back home
**[24:20] Laufen**
It's strange.
**[24:20] Lawine**
Let's do this.
**[24:21] Land**
Why are you so relaxed?
**[24:22] Richter**
They're inexperienced.
**[24:22] Frieren**
Someone's detected us.
**[24:23] Übel**
It's time to fight other mages.
**[24:24] Kanne**
Shut up.
**[24:24] Wirbel**
Then there's no need for words.
**[24:25] Denken**
The 2nd party has a well-laid plan.
***SIGN*** Episode 19
Well-Laid Plans