E28 - It Would Be Embarrassing When We Met Again
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[00:03] Fern
I am Ms. Frieren's student.
[00:08] Serie
You pass.
[00:12] Serie
Next.
[00:23] [SONG] Op Lyrics
You're there like the wind
[00:27] [SONG] Op Lyrics
Closing your eyes at sunset
[00:31] [SONG] Op Lyrics
I wonder what's on your mind
SIGN Beyond Journey's End
[00:41] [SONG] Op Lyrics
With your eyelids open
[00:45] [SONG] Op Lyrics
Your eyes shone like glass
[00:50] [SONG] Op Lyrics
It faintly smelled like a sunny day
[01:03] [SONG] Op Lyrics
Clear up the sky, let flowers bloom
[01:08] [SONG] Op Lyrics
Bloom and blame it on the sunny sky
[01:12] [SONG] Op Lyrics
Even the rain, when it stops
[01:17] [SONG] Op Lyrics
Will make you shine in the sunlight
[01:22] [SONG] Op Lyrics
Calm the stirring sounds in my heart
[01:27] [SONG] Op Lyrics
We go like the sunny wind
[01:31] [SONG] Op Lyrics
Go on and fly over that cloud
[01:35] [SONG] Op Lyrics
Further and further away
[01:45] Serie
Denken the Imperial Mage.
I know all about you.
[01:51] Denken
I'm honored.
[01:54] Serie
A self-made military mage who rose to be
the most influential in the northern lands.
[02:02] Serie
It's an oft-heard heroic tale.
[02:05] Serie
Honestly, I wish I could've met you
when you were still young,
[02:12] Serie
full of drive and ambition.
[02:19] Serie
I have no interest in burnt-out ashes.
[02:25] Serie
Or so I believed.
[02:31] Denken
Do you feel differently now?
[02:33] Serie
When you saw me, you thought about
how you'd fight me, didn't you?
[02:41] Denken
Only for a moment.
I immediately abandoned the idea.
[02:46] Serie
You pass. There's still a fire in you.
[02:50] Serie
Normally it wouldn't even occur
to someone to fight me.
[02:55] Serie
Next.
[03:01] Serie
You pass.
[03:02] Übel
What? But we haven't even spoken yet.
[03:07] Serie
Do we need to?
[03:10] Übel
I guess not.
[03:12] Serie
Next.
[03:17] Serie
Is this some kind of joke?
[03:20] Land
What do you mean?
[03:21] Serie
This is the first-class mage exam.
[03:23] Serie
What kind of idiot never even sets foot
into the examination grounds?
[03:28] Land
As you can see, my flesh-and-blood
body is here, too.
[03:34] Land
I wouldn't want to be disqualified.
[03:35] Serie
Throughout the exam period, your actual
body never left your hometown.
[03:42] Serie
Are you enjoying some tea right now?
[03:48] Land
I'm surprised.
[03:50] Land
Not even Übel noticed.
[03:53] Serie
You've got guts. You pass.
[03:56] Serie
Next.
[03:59] Serie
You're Wirbel, captain of
the Northern Magic Corps.
[04:03] Serie
Of the second-class mages I know,
you're the most combat-oriented.
[04:08] Serie
With a single look, you realized
you couldn't beat me in battle.
[04:13] Serie
But that wasn't a judgment made out of fear.
[04:16] Wirbel
An idiot prone to picking fights he can't win
wouldn't even make it to second-class mage.
[04:21] Serie
That's true.
[04:25] Serie
Tell me, what's your favorite spell?
[04:27] Wirbel
Magic is a tool for killing.
[04:30] Wirbel
I neither like nor dislike any spells.
[04:34] Serie
You pass.
[04:35] Seire
Next.
[04:41] Serie
What did you think when you saw me?
[04:45] Methode
Um, I thought you were small and cute.
[04:52] Serie
What's wrong with this year's test-takers?
[04:56] Serie
You pass.
[05:04] Serie
Sense.
[05:06] Serie
My apologies. We do have
a bumper crop this year.
[05:15] Scharf
I failed.
[05:16] Wirbel
There's always next time.
[05:18] Land
Stop following me.
[05:21] Kanne
Three years, huh?
[05:24] Fern
Ms. Frieren, I passed.
[05:28] Frieren
Well done.
[05:31] Denken
Frieren.
[05:34] Denken
I made it this far because of you two.
[05:38] Denken
Finally, I can visit a certain grave
in my hometown.
[05:43] Frieren
I see.
[05:52] Stark
Hey, Fern.
[05:54] Stark
Have you decided yet?
[06:07] Fern
I'd like—
[06:07] Laufen
Old man, I want these.
[06:12] Denken
Well, well.
[06:18] Denken
Don't be shy. Eat up.
[06:21] Denken
When I was young, I hardly
ever got to eat sweet things.
[06:27] Fern
Thank you.
[06:34] Stark
What's going on here?
[06:39] Denken
Have some, young man.
[06:43] Stark
Thanks, old man.
[06:53] Stark
Who is he?
[06:54] Fern
Mr. Denken the Imperial Mage.
[06:58] Stark
An imperial mage?
[07:05] Stark
You mean he's a noble?!
[07:07] Stark
I'm sorry for speaking so casually to you.
[07:11] Denken
It's fine. I came to this city
as a mage like any other.
[07:16] Stark
But you shouldn't feel obliged
to treat a stranger like me...
[07:20] Denken
I have no other use for my money.
[07:23] Stark
There must be something.
[07:26] Fern
He's right. Don't you have grandchildren?
[07:30] Denken
I have no children or grandchildren.
[07:33] Denken
My wife passed away when
I was in my mid-twenties.
[07:39] Denken
She was always sickly.
[07:43] Denken
She was the daughter of a frontier noble
[07:44] Denken
of the Northern Plateau who was
defeated in a political dispute.
[07:49] Denken
Back then, I was in need of both
wealth and influence.
[07:54] Denken
Those were the only ways I knew to save her.
[07:59] Denken
When Serie established the
Continental Magic Association
[08:02] Denken
and began offering the privilege,
[08:04] Denken
it was just after my wife had already passed.
[08:08] Denken
I'd never felt more powerless.
[08:13] Denken
It's ironic. These days, I could
order entire nations around.
[08:22] Denken
Fern.
[08:23] Denken
For me, magic was only ever a tool
to resolve political disputes.
[08:29] Denken
Tell Frieren she reminded me
of how fun magic can be.
[08:38] Denken
The whole reason I became a mage was because
[08:42] Denken
I admired her deeds in the party of heroes.
[08:47] Fern
You should tell her that yourself.
[08:49] Fern
I'm sure she'd be glad to hear it.
[08:53] Denken
You're right. That's what I'll do.
[09:06] Frieren
The magical city of Äußerst didn't disappoint.
[09:09] Frieren
I bought a bunch of good grimoires.
[09:19] Wirbel
Hey, old woman.
[09:21] Wirbel
You want those in this basket, right?
[09:27] Wirbel
How could you just ignore her?
[09:30] Frieren
Honestly, I did think about it a little.
[09:32] Wirbel
Just a little?
[09:35] Wirbel
I'm surprised. I thought one of Himmel's
party members would be...
[09:39] Frieren
Would be what?
[09:44] Frieren
If anything, you surprised me.
[09:47] Frieren
You tried to kill Fern's party
during the first test, didn't you?
[09:51] Frieren
Fern complained to me about it.
[09:53] Frieren
She said you seemed like someone
who'd kick a dog out of the way.
[09:56] Wirbel
I get that a lot.
[09:59] Wirbel
All I did was threaten them.
[10:02] Wirbel
Though there was one of them whose death
would probably make the world a better place.
[10:09] Wirbel
I'd do anything to protect my hometown.
[10:14] Wirbel
I wanted to become a first-class mage for
the privilege of learning any spell I desired.
[10:20] Wirbel
With a more powerful spell,
I can slaughter more demons.
[10:25] Wirbel
But even in other parts of the world,
I do everything I can to help people in need.
[10:33] Frieren
Why?
[10:37] Wirbel
My hometown is on the northern frontier.
[10:41] Wirbel
There are countless stories
about Himmel the Hero there.
[10:48] Wirbel
The conquest of the Thousand-Mirror Tower.
[10:50] Wirbel
His battles against Böse the Immortal,
the Seven Sages of Destruction,
[10:53] Wirbel
and the Hell Emperor Dragon.
[10:55] Wirbel
When I was a kid, I loved
those adventure stories.
[11:01] Wirbel
But the village elders hardly
ever talked about them.
[11:07] Wirbel
They'd talk about how he defeated the monsters
[11:10] Wirbel
that attacked the village,
or how he guarded some merchant,
[11:12] Wirbel
or even how he just helped
carry stuff like a porter.
[11:17] Wirbel
They were hardly impressive.
Just a bunch of boring stories.
[11:21] Wirbel
That's what I thought, anyway.
[11:23] Wirbel
But you could tell how happy the village
elders were when they told those stories.
[11:32] Wirbel
After Himmel the Hero died
[11:35] Wirbel
and the remaining demons started
acting up, I finally understood.
[11:49] Wirbel
The Thousand-Mirror Tower, Böse,
the Hell Emperor Dragon,
[11:54] Wirbel
even the Demon King—none of that
had anything to do with my village.
[11:59] Wirebl
Everyone had their hands full
just maintaining their everyday life.
[12:05] Wirbel
If Himmel the Hero
hadn't come to my village,
[12:09] Wirbel
then I doubt it'd still be there,
whether he saved the world or not.
[12:14] Frieren
I see. What are you trying to say?
[12:17] Wirbel
Those stories of Himmel's less exciting
adventures were what guided me here.
[12:26] Wirbel
That's all I'm trying to say.
[12:31] Wirbel
I've been talking for too long.
[12:34] Wirbel
I'm heading back with those guys.
[12:41] Wirbel
Frieren, you should treasure
the encounters you have.
[12:45] Wirbel
Death isn't the only goodbye in this life.
[12:51] Wirbel
But I guess you already know that.
[13:01] (Flashback) Heiter
Frieren, can't you magic us
across one by one?
[13:07] (Flashback) Frieren
Then I'd be left all alone on this side.
[13:10] (Flashback) Eisen
Himmel, we need to defeat the
Demon King as soon as possible.
[13:16] (Flashback) Eisen
What point is there in helping people
in these insignificant ways?
[13:23] (Flashback) Himmel
You're right that they're insignificant.
[13:26] (Flashback) Himmel
Such deeds won't change the world.
[13:32] (Flashback) Himmel
But I won't ignore those in need
right in front of me.
[13:48] Frieren
Don't worry, Himmel.
[13:51] Frieren
The world has changed.
[13:57] Fern
We'll be granted our privileges tonight,
and we're each allowed to bring guests.
[14:02] Fern
Since we have the opportunity,
let's all go together.
[14:08] Fern
She looks really unhappy about the idea.
[14:12] Fern
I was told we're allowed to bring guests.
[14:17] Clerk
I'm sorry, but Ms. Frieren
is prohibited per Ms. Serie.
[14:22] Clerk
For the next thousand years,
[14:24] Clerk
she is barred from entering any
Continental Magic Association facility.
[14:28] Fern
What exactly did she do to deserve this?
[14:32] Frieren
It can't be helped.
I rubbed Serie the wrong way.
[14:38] Frieren
She's like a child.
[14:41] Frieren
It's not as though
I wanted to be here anyway.
[14:45] Frieren
I'll wait outside.
[14:50] Stark
I'll wait outside, too.
[14:54] Stark
Hey.
[15:05] Stark
That's the early evening bell.
[15:07] Frieren
They should be done receiving
their privileges soon.
[15:10] Stark
Yeah.
[15:12] Frieren
A first-class mage.
[15:14] Frieren
The highest level of mage,
of whom fewer than fifty exist.
[15:18] Frieren
Fern has grown so much.
[15:25] Frieren
In this era, Fern will probably
become a more famous mage than me.
[15:33] Stark
Frieren.
[15:35] Frieren
I'm glad.
[15:39] Stark
Me too.
[15:40] Lernen
Ms. Frieren.
[15:45] Stark
Who is he?
[15:46] Frieren
A member of the Continental Magic Association.
[15:48] Lernen
I'm the first-class mage Lernen,
one of Ms. Serie's students.
[15:55] Lernen
I'm sorry for the trouble
Ms. Serie has caused you.
[15:59] Frieren
It's fine. She's always been like that.
[16:06] Stark
What is it, Frieren?
[16:10] Frieren
You can see the fluctuations
in my mana, can't you?
[16:15] Frieren
You're incredibly skilled.
This peaceful era doesn't suit you.
[16:20] Lernen
You're right. I am an old-fashioned mage
who only knows battle.
[16:27] Lernen
Ms. Serie often says the same thing.
[16:30] Lernen
If I'd been born during the era in which
we fought the Demon King's forces,
[16:33] Lernen
I would've gone down in history
alongside the other famous heroes.
[16:39] Frieren
I see. So what do you want from me?
[16:43] Lernen
The only one of Ms. Serie's students
whose name is remembered is her first,
[16:47] Lernen
the Great Mage Flamme
spoken of in fairy tales.
[16:52] Lernen
Once I grow old and die, yet another
proof of her existence will disappear.
[16:59] Lernen
I don't want her to be alone in the future,
[17:05] Lernen
even if it means going down in infamy
as the killer of the legendary mage Frieren.
[17:30] Lernen
I request a duel, Ms. Frieren.
[17:34] Frieren
I won't fight you. It'd be a waste of time.
[17:38] Frieren
Honestly.
[17:40] Frieren
Mages who only know how to fight
can be so awkward.
[17:46] Frieren
There's no need for you to go down in history.
[17:51] Frieren
Serie will remember you.
[17:57] (Flashback) Frieren
One last thing.
[18:00] (Flashback) Frieren
This field of flowers was conjured by magic.
[18:05] (Flashback) Serie
So what?
[18:07] (Flashback) Frieren
It was my master's favorite spell.
[18:10] (Flashback) Frieren
Didn't you call it useless?
[18:17] (Flashback) Serie
Honestly, Flamme was a failure.
[18:21] (Flashback) Serie
Despite all her talent,
she failed to reach my heights.
[18:28] (Flashback) Serie
I taught many students after her.
[18:32] (Flashback) Serie
Most died without ever reaching my level.
[18:37] (Flashback) Serie
But it's strange.
[18:40] (Flashback) Serie
They were students I chose on a whim,
[18:43] (Flashback) Serie
but I can clearly recall each one's
personality and favorite spell.
[18:50] (Flashback) Serie
Frieren, for some reason, I've never
regretted taking on any of my students.
[18:57] (Flashback) Serie
Even if they never made their mark on history.
[19:02] Frieren
She can't even tell her own students
how she truly feels.
[19:07] Frieren
She truly is a child.
[19:15] Fern
Ms. Frieren.
[19:17] Fern
I received my privilege.
[19:19] Frieren
Shall we go, then?
[19:21] Fern
Ms. Frieren, how did you get
that injury on your shoulder?
[19:25] Frieren
I'd better get it healed at the church.
[19:28] Frieren
Do you think they're still open?
[19:31] Lernen
Truly, we are awkward.
[19:36] Lernen
Both you and I.
[19:42] Boy
Stark, what are we gonna do today?
[19:45] Stark
Sorry, but I can't play today.
[19:48] Townsfolk A
Stark, did you have breakfast this morning?
[19:51] Stark
I already ate.
[19:53] Townsfolk B
Stark, have some of this.
[19:55] Stark
Hey, thanks.
[19:58] Old Man
The path of the warrior
is long and treacherous.
[20:01] Old Man
Take care.
[20:03] Stark
I will.
[20:08] Frieren
It's time to say goodbye to Äußerst.
[20:12] Fern
People love you
everywhere you go, Mr. Stark.
[20:15] Stark
Yeah?
[20:17] Frieren
By the way, Fern, what spell
did you end up asking for yesterday?
[20:28] Fern
Can't you tell?
[20:30] Frieren
Your clothes are clean.
[20:35] Freiren
And they smell vaguely floral.
[20:38] Frieren
Could it be...
[20:41] Fern
It's a spell to make clothes
clean and spotless.
[20:44] Fern
This will make laundry a breeze.
[20:47] Frieren
Serie the Living Grimoire
lived up to her name.
[20:50] Frieren
That's a legendary-level spell
from the era of mythology.
[20:56] Frieren
Well done, Fern.
[20:59] Frieren
That's my student.
[21:05] Fern
Of course, Ms. Frieren.
[21:08] Fern
Ms. Serie didn't seem at all
happy about it, though.
[21:12] (Flashback) Serie
Are you insane?
[21:15] Frieren
I'm sure. Serves her right.
[21:21] Kanne
They're here.
[21:24] Kanne
Frieren, thank you for everything.
[21:28] Lawine
We didn't pass this time,
but we'll try again in three years.
[21:33] Frieren
I see. That's good.
[21:36] Lawine
It's been fun.
[21:37] Kanne
Take care.
[21:39] Frieren
See you later.
[21:40] Kanne
Yeah. See you later.
[21:53] Fern
That was a rather quick goodbye,
just like with Sein.
[21:58] Stark
And Kraft.
[22:10] (Flashback) Frieren
Himmel, you always say quick goodbyes.
[22:15] (Flashback) Himmel
You think that's strange?
[22:17] (Flashback) Eisen
It doesn't seem like you.
[22:20] (Flashback) Eisen
It was just a side job, but we still
spent two weeks traveling together.
[22:24] (Flashback) Heiter
And we drank with him practically every night.
[22:28] Frieren
You corrupt priest.
[22:30] (Flashback) Himmel
You're right.
[22:32] (Flashback) Himmel
But I'm sure we'll run into each other again
if we continue traveling.
[22:38] (Flashback) Himmel
Tearful goodbyes aren't our style.
[22:46] (Flashback) Himmel
After all, it would be embarrassing
when we met again.
[24:05] Frieren
It would be embarrassing when we met again.
[24:10] Fern
What does that mean?
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