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▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 01 (1080p) [206F968B]_eng_English subs
▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E01.en-US
You truly are interesting.
You truly are interesting.
You're just the right amount of crazy.
You're just the right amount of crazy.
Not only that, but your insanity isn't aimless.
Not only that, but your insanity isn't aimless.
It's relentlessly focused.
It's relentlessly focused.
I feel like you're insulting me.
I feel like you're insulting me.
What are you talking about? That's a compliment.
What are you talking about? That's a compliment.
Let me ask you this.
Let me ask you this.
Do you desire power?
Do you desire power?
I wouldn't say "no" to that.
I wouldn't say "no" to that.
Let me rephrase.
Let me rephrase.
Do you want more magic?
Do you want more magic?
Yes!
Yes!
Sir, is something the matter?
Sir, is something the matter?
Huh?
Huh?
Where am I?
Where am I?
Wasn't I just having an evening drink after work?
Wasn't I just having an evening drink after work?
Sir?
Sir?
Huh?
Huh?
What?!
What?!
Is this my face? I'm a child?
Is this my face? I'm a child?
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Liam, you may be the fifth son, but you're still a member of the Hamilton family.
Liam, you may be the fifth son, but you're still a member of the Hamilton family.
Instead of looking about, conduct yourself with some composure.
Instead of looking about, conduct yourself with some composure.
Liam? Is that my name?
Liam? Is that my name?
The master is in a good mood today.
The master is in a good mood today.
You call that a good mood?
You call that a good mood?
After all, the Count of Hamilton has finally had a daughter after only sons.
After all, the Count of Hamilton has finally had a daughter after only sons.
The count?
The count?
I hope you enjoy your sister's birthday party, Mr. Liam.
I hope you enjoy your sister's birthday party, Mr. Liam.
This is a dream, right?
This is a dream, right?
It's not a dream.
It's not a dream.
I've brought your clothes.
I've brought your clothes.
It seems the owner of this body is named Liam Hamilton.
It seems the owner of this body is named Liam Hamilton.
He's the count's fifth son.
He's the count's fifth son.
Last night, a party was held to celebrate his younger sister's birth.
Last night, a party was held to celebrate his younger sister's birth.
But I have no idea why this is happening.
But I have no idea why this is happening.
It looks wonderful on you.
It looks wonderful on you.
What a huge yard.
What a huge yard.
All the land you can see belongs to the Hamilton family.
All the land you can see belongs to the Hamilton family.
What?
What?
What?!
What?!
If our sister grows up to be beautiful and marries into the royal family,
If our sister grows up to be beautiful and marries into the royal family,
the Hamilton family will be secure.
the Hamilton family will be secure.
That's Bruno.
That's Bruno.
He's the fourth son of the Hamilton family, which makes him my older brother.
He's the fourth son of the Hamilton family, which makes him my older brother.
But we're still on the brink of being ousted.
But we're still on the brink of being ousted.
Father and our eldest brother, Albrevit, are anxious to succeed.
Father and our eldest brother, Albrevit, are anxious to succeed.
The brink of being ousted?
The brink of being ousted?
What? It's what the nation decided.
What? It's what the nation decided.
All noble families must accomplish something every three generations or lose their status.
All noble families must accomplish something every three generations or lose their status.
Succession
Succession
Second Generation
Second Generation
Third Generation
Third Generation
First Generation
First Generation
Succession
Succession
First Generation
First Generation
Did You Serve the Nation?
Did You Serve the Nation?
Demoted to Commoner
Demoted to Commoner
Fourth Generation Nobility
Fourth Generation Nobility
The moment our father, the third head of the house, allows our brother to succeed him,
The moment our father, the third head of the house, allows our brother to succeed him,
the Hamiltons will become commoners.
the Hamiltons will become commoners.
Did you not understand that?
Did you not understand that?
O-Of course I do.
O-Of course I do.
Our father and brother are desperate to hold onto our noble status,
Our father and brother are desperate to hold onto our noble status,
but I'm content to let the chips fall where they may.
but I'm content to let the chips fall where they may.
I'll do as I please.
I'll do as I please.
What a philosopher.
What a philosopher.
Bruno, you're 13 years old, aren't you?
Bruno, you're 13 years old, aren't you?
You're already 12.
You're already 12.
You should start thinking about the future.
You should start thinking about the future.
Let us begin today's lesson.
Let us begin today's lesson.
Today, we shall study magic.
Today, we shall study magic.
Magic!
Magic!
Wh-What is it?
Wh-What is it?
We get to study magic?
We get to study magic?
Yeah. There are grimoires in our family's storehouse.
Yeah. There are grimoires in our family's storehouse.
Oh, right. Because we're nobles.
Oh, right. Because we're nobles.
Don't get your hopes up, though.
Don't get your hopes up, though.
Only one in a hundred people have a propensity for magic.
Only one in a hundred people have a propensity for magic.
Regardless, it is necessary to study what magic is.
Regardless, it is necessary to study what magic is.
Oh, Mr. Liam.
Oh, Mr. Liam.
The stacks...
The stacks...
What?
What?
Show me to the stacks.
Show me to the stacks.
This is it.
This is it.
It smells like books.
It smells like books.
Novice fire magic.
Novice fire magic.
Focus. Breathe. Visualize.
Focus. Breathe. Visualize.
Fire!
Fire!
I did it!
I did it!
Incredible! You can cast magic, Mr. Liam.
Incredible! You can cast magic, Mr. Liam.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
You want to take grimoires out of the stack room?
You want to take grimoires out of the stack room?
Yes.
Yes.
Do what you want. Anything else?
Do what you want. Anything else?
No.
No.
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CR Airing ▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 01 (1080p) [206F968B]_eng_English subs You truly are interesting. You're just the right amount of crazy. Not only that, but your insanity isn't aimless. It's relentlessly focused. I feel like you're insulting me. What are you talking about? That's a compliment. Let me ask you this. Do you desire power? I wouldn't say "no" to that. Let me rephrase. Do you want more magic? Yes! Sir, is something the matter? Huh? Where am I? Wasn't I just having an evening drink after work? Sir? Huh? What?! Is this my face? I'm a child? What are you doing? Liam, you may be the fifth son, but you're still a member of the Hamilton family. Instead of looking about, conduct yourself with some composure. Liam? Is that my name? The master is in a good mood today. You call that a good mood? After all, the Count of Hamilton has finally had a daughter after only sons. The count? I hope you enjoy your sister's birthday party, Mr. Liam. This is a dream, right? It's not a dream. I've brought your clothes. It seems the owner of this body is named Liam Hamilton. He's the count's fifth son. Last night, a party was held to celebrate his younger sister's birth. But I have no idea why this is happening. It looks wonderful on you. What a huge yard. All the land you can see belongs to the Hamilton family. What? What?! If our sister grows up to be beautiful and marries into the royal family, the Hamilton family will be secure. That's Bruno. He's the fourth son of the Hamilton family, which makes him my older brother. But we're still on the brink of being ousted. Father and our eldest brother, Albrevit, are anxious to succeed. The brink of being ousted? What? It's what the nation decided. All noble families must accomplish something every three generations or lose their status. Succession Second Generation Third Generation First Generation Succession First Generation Did You Serve the Nation? Demoted to Commoner Fourth Generation Nobility The moment our father, the third head of the house, allows our brother to succeed him, the Hamiltons will become commoners. Did you not understand that? O-Of course I do. Our father and brother are desperate to hold onto our noble status, but I'm content to let the chips fall where they may. I'll do as I please. What a philosopher. Bruno, you're 13 years old, aren't you? You're already 12. You should start thinking about the future. Let us begin today's lesson. Today, we shall study magic. Magic! Wh-What is it? We get to study magic? Yeah. There are grimoires in our family's storehouse. Oh, right. Because we're nobles. Don't get your hopes up, though. Only one in a hundred people have a propensity for magic. Regardless, it is necessary to study what magic is. Oh, Mr. Liam. The stacks... What? Show me to the stacks. This is it. It smells like books. Novice fire magic. Focus. Breathe. Visualize. Fire! I did it! Incredible! You can cast magic, Mr. Liam. Congratulations! You want to take grimoires out of the stack room? Yes. Do what you want. Anything else? No. Then leave. I'm busy. He didn't seem interested in me. But I got his permission. Magic is the aggregation of knowledge. Knowledge is a weapon monopolized by royals and nobles, but I'm currently in a position to study that freely. Flame Cutter! All right! It's just the book said. I'm getting quicker. Once you get used to it, you can apparently do it without a book. One Month Later One Month Later Try it. Flame Cutter! W-Without a grimoire? Whew. Did you study this on your own? In just one month, no less? Yeah. Let me see that. Is there a secret hidden in this book? No, it looks like an ordinary grimoire. You're amazing. I've heard even those who can cast magic take a year to learn how. Which means this body... Liam always had a propensity for magic. If you can use magic, you'll be able to achieve some status in the kingdom. You could advance in the world. Really? Are you studying this hard so you can become the head of the family? What? You mean, become Father's heir? Not at all. Just don't become a target for Albrevit. I've learned all the novice fire spells. Next is ice magic. This is so fun! Liam. I heard you can use magic. Yes. Show me. I see. Is that all, though? I'm just starting to learn ice magic. I'm pretty good at fire magic. What? Without a grimoire? I've mastered all novice fire spells. In just one month? The heavens have blessed us! Congratulations. Liam, don't hesitate to tell me if there are any grimoires you want. Really? I've never seen him so happy before. Enter. He's here. What? On my lands? Gather the soldiers immediately. I wonder what happened. Well, apparently he'll get whatever grimoires I want, so I'll keep this up. Who are you? Are you one of Hamilton's sons? Yes. My name is Liam Hamilton. Well, I screwed up. But I suppose this is my fate. Do as you please. Uh, do what exactly? Didn't you come here to capture me? Why would I do that? Perhaps I'm too on edge. You're right. You're just a child. Are you studying magic? Huh? Yeah. Novice magic, huh? The best way to learn is through steady and repeated practice. I know. That's why I was going to practice now. I see. Good luck. Do you want to know a better, more efficient way? What? A more efficient way? This. What?! Five different magics at once? See? Cast all five at once, and you'll save time. That's amazing! How do you do that? Want me to teach you? Yes, please! I like you. You're untainted by the pointless pride most nobles have. Because I'm not a noble on the inside. Draw a diagram on the ground. Draw a circle with your right hand, and a square with your left. Both at the same time. Okay... You're good at this. If you can do that, it's essentially the same. Try using different spells with your left and right hands. Flame Cutter with my right hand. Fireball with my left. Focus. Breathe. Visualize and release simultaneously. I see. Interesting. How truly interesting. It was a technique called "mystique," which only one in a million people can use. Now try three at once. Very well. Flame Cutter. Fireball. Hot Floor. I did it! Oh, it didn't work. No, you succeeded. You just lacked magic power. This technique consumes several times the normal amount. I see. Learning to cast three spells at once in such a short amount of time is incredible. Now you just need to learn to control your magic power. Sit there. Okay. Do you know what these numbers are? Let's see... Two. Three. Five... Prime numbers? Correct. You've studied your numbers like a proper noble. I just learned that. To start with the conclusion, this technique only works with prime numbers. Why? Who knows? If you're curious, you figure it out someday. Right. As you learn them in order, you'll first run into trouble with four, because it won't work no matter what you do. so, people get stuck on four and six, which are impossible anyway. That's right. You're a smart kid, too. But it's a little different. Once you get past four, because of your prior experience, you don't get as stuck on six. Oh, right. But you do get stuck on nine, because it switches from even numbers to an odd one. I see. By the way... This is my limit. That's 13. With my magic power, I think I could reach 16. But the next prime number after 13 is 17. It's a huge jump. It seems to be a wall. How old are you? I'm 12. You've got a promising future. Youth is a weapon. And the ability to listen to the advice of others is an even greater weapon. Isn't that normal? Are you really a noble? Sorry. I'm not, actually. Do you want to learn more magic? Yes. Then you can have this. A ring? It's a magicpedia. Put simply, it's a huge grimoire. What? There are a hundred grimoires' worth of magic in this. A hundred? Put it on. Wow! More than three hundred spells are pouring into my head. Can I try casting something? Yeah. Let's see. First... Perhaps that single-mindedness is his greatest weapon of all. Wind Shoot! Wow! I did it! Huh? Mr. Liam! It's dangerous for you to be out here by yourself. What? By myself? Yes. Apparently a suspicious man snuck onto the family's land. Is that a grimoire? Oh, yes. The master told me to give it to you. Novice summoning magic. You should return to the manor quickly. Okay. Thanks. A grimoire, huh? Good timing. What? Wh-Where have you been? I didn't go anywhere. I just made myself invisible using magic. The spell is in that ring. It's difficult to learn, but useful. Right. Anyway, looks like I won't be able to stay long. I'll teach you one last thing. Open that grimoire. It's a spell for summoning a salamander, a low-level fire spirit. Try casting that spell while wearing that ring. Okay. Huh? It went inside. The magicpedia absorbed the contents of the grimoire. Think of it as a notebook with blank pages. But I can't accept something so incredible. The ring itself isn't that special. But it'll save you from carrying books around. Convenient, right? Yes, it's a huge help. Try absorbing some others, too. I did it! Huh? Did you use Invisible again? Keep studying magic. We'll meet again somewhere. P.S. Don't tell anyone about me. We spent only a little time together, and I don't know his name, but that man is my master. Roughly one month after my master left... Flame Cutter! Summon Gnome. Triple Fireball. Summon Sylph. Cut off the air so it doesn't burn. Gnome, plug the hole. Tear away the earth once the flames are out. What a nice sound. Is that white charcoal? Bruno. White charcoal burns at a higher temperature than regular charcoal. It doesn't produce smoke, and it lasts a long time. But you can't make white charcoal this good without a decent furnace. And you made this with magic. I'm surprised. What's this? They're lechro crystals. They can recover expended magic power. Did you make these with magic, too? Yeah. It was hard at first since it requires using five types of magic at once. I'm impressed. You'll probably be fine on your own in the future. What do you mean? I'm getting married. What?! I'm marrying into a low-ranking noble family. They're poorer than the Hamiltons, but I'll have more freedom. Congratulations, I think? Do you know about our father's great blunder? Our father? That's right. It happened right after you were born. Our father wanted a girl. He could marry off a daughter to the royal family to secure his noble status. But you were born a boy instead. Anxious to achieve something, our father dispatched a thousand soldiers to defeat a powerful monster sealed away on our lands. But they suffered a crushing defeat. They barely managed to reseal the monster, but he lost 90% of the soldiers. I had no idea. Our father and brother are desperate to retain their noble status, but honestly, I think the Hamilton family is finished. You should start thinking about how you can achieve your own independence, too. I see. Thank you, Bruno. First, I should secure funds. Come again. I got a good price. This'll fund my independence. But I'd like something that will generate more profit. One salt-flavored ramen, please. Sure thing. Thanks for waiting. So good! Noodles sure are popular in this town. I know! Hey. What is it, Mr. Liam? I'd like you to try something. Okay. I pour hot water over this? Yeah. Then we wait a while. Now eat it. Th-This is... Delicious! Success! How strange. All I did was pour hot water on it. It's easy to make. I just add a thick broth to the raw noodles I bought and have a Windine remove the moisture. It's so good for a non-perishable food. What is this food called? Since it can be eaten right away, "instant ramen," I guess? Sir, did you come up with this? I don't believe it. I bet this'll be a popular product. It's a marvelous product, but unfortunately, we cannot trade this item. Why not?! Because you're the fifth son of the Hamilton family. Only the eldest son, Mr. Albrevit, can conduct business on Hamilton family lands without prior authorization. But... Are you sure this is what you wanted? Yes. I won't allow him to do as he pleases on our lands. Liam, when did you learn the magic needed to create something like this? I had no idea there was a rule like that. I doubt my father would grant me permission to fund my independence. I could wait until I'm an adult, but how many years will that take? Or I could go to some distant land not owned by the Hamiltons. Let's do this. I'll sell my goods. Item Box. That's a storage spell I learned from the magicpedia. It's a convenient spell that allows me to store lots of items in a tiny little space. Dispel. Reactivate. At first, when I dispelled the spell, the items inside also disappeared, but after a month of practice, they stopped disappearing. There's another spell I want to test. Contract Summoning: Contract. Broadly speaking, there are two types of summoning magic. Spirit summoning that summons spirits, and contract summoning that summons actual living creatures that I've become the master of by forming a contract. I'm about to use contract summoning in an unconventional way. I hope this works. The subject of the contract is... myself! Contract Summoning: Liam! Did it work? I'm the real me. And I'm an illusion. All right! It worked! I'm counting on you. I've got this. And then I sent my illusion off. It's here! I got silver coins! This Item Box spell can be used simultaneously by two Liams separated by distance. In other words, it can be used to easily transport items. All right! I'm gonna make loads of money to fund my independence! Next time, "Liam Tries Becoming an Adventurer". ▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 02 (1080p) [014BE613]_eng_English subs Magic Missile! Magic Missile! All right. I've learned to control it. Here you are. Brother. I hear you've been impressing people lately. All the servants are talking about how good you are at magic. I'm not that good. Liam, what do you want to be in the future? Albrevit is the eldest son of the Hamilton family. The next head of the house. He thinks I'm trying to replace him as the heir. I'd like to become independent. Ideally, I'd like to find a job that lets me support myself. Then I'll introduce you to the Hunter's Guild. The Hunter's Guild is exactly what it sounds like. It's a place where hunters who hunt beasts and monsters gather. What's this? He's just a kid. This place isn't for kids, you know. You running errands for mommy and daddy? Are you the guildmaster? You must be Liam Hamilton. Mr. Albrevit has told me about you. I'll have you begin by taking a test. We can't send you anywhere beyond your abilities or your life would be in danger. I see. Try casting an attack spell you're skilled in. You can speak your incantation slowly. Incantation? You don't even know what incantations are? No matter. Attack me. I'm using my illusion right now, so I can't use my full strength, but it can't be helped. What was that? I've never seen any magic like that before. Was that high-level magic? Not bad. At that power level, I can issue you a C-rank—no, a B-rank license. I wonder how good a B-rank license is. Hey, you. Are you really a Hamilton? Huh? Yes, I'm Liam Hamilton. I'm Asuna. Asuna Aquage. Liam, why don't we hunt together? Hunting is dangerous. Wouldn't you feel safer with a party? Right? She's assertive. But she's also cheerful and the sort of person I like. Sure. I look forward to it. That's what I wanted to hear. Come to think of it, we didn't take a job. Oh, yeah. Normally only A-ranks and higher take jobs to hunt. B-ranks and below... ...find dangerous creatures like these and defeat them for a reward. W-We're already surrounded! This isn't good. It's all right. Can you finish them off? Huh? What are you going to do? This. Gnomes! Asuna! Not bad! I'll handle the rest! How many are there? 42 all together, was it? Yup, 42. You guys are incredible. Since you're so strong, I'd like to hire you to do something. You seem happy. Well, yeah. We were hired to do a job. That means he's acknowledging our strength. An important person will be passing through here soon, so we're supposed to defeat this monster before then. A giant caterpillar, huh? I'm not really a fan of these. Monsters have magic stones inside their bodies. Perhaps due to that, they sometimes use magic or high-level combat techniques. They're far more dangerous than ordinary beasts. I'm not using my illusion today. I want all my resources available to me. Well, this isn't good. It sure isn't. Just how tough is that thing? I can't believe none of my spells are working! Aw, darn. It's a shame, since we were hired to kill it. If only a meteor would fall directly on it. Just kidding. Good idea, Asuna. We'll go with that. What? Over here, caterpillar! Liam! Item Box! Produce Boulder! What?! That was quick. And you killed two of them? I found another one using the Enemy Search spell. How'd you defeat them? I can't even imagine how. If they were both killed the same way, it must be a surefire method. An important person is coming, right? It would've been a disaster if we'd missed even one of them. You're right. That could've been dangerous. How does five times the reward sound? It sounds like you're already excelling. Brother. I was right to recommend you to the Hunter's Guild. Keep up the good work. Was that your brother, Liam? He seems like a jerk. For an eldest son, his siblings are nothing but a nuisance. So that's the important person. Based on how everyone is treating him, he must be pretty important. Hey, he looked our way. If we catch the attention of an important person, we might move up in the world. Did he just look at me? What's he doing here? My name is James Stanley. I am Liam Hamilton. Hamilton? You're Charles' son? His fifth. Either way, it's not important. What's your relationship with Raymond? Raymond? That's Raymond's ring. Did you kill him and take it? No! My master gave this to me! Your master? That sounds like him. Especially the part about sneaking into the most dangerous place he can find. I see. So he's taken a student. All right. Simon, stand there. Yes, sir. Liam, hit him as hard as you can with your best attack spell. I want to see how strong you are. Very well. Incantations. I did some research and speaking incantations temporarily raises the upper limit of the magic power you release. Words that shake your soul and resonate with your heart are best. These are the names of the singers who I love and admire. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia. 11 Magic Missiles! My limit without incantations is seven, but with an incantation, it rises to 11! So you've picked up his specialty of high-volume magic. Good. Very good. I see. If you're hunting as a fifth son, you must be hoping to strike out on your own in the future. Then I'll grant you the title of knight. It'll allow you to become independent. Huh? What? Though I'd remain with the Hamiltons until I reached adulthood, that's how I achieved my independence for all intents and purposes. Now you're officially a knight. That said, there's nothing in particular that you have to do. Just escaping your brother's hostility should be enough for you. Thank you. Your father will probably feel conflicted. He must've hoped to use your power for the family. Well, you can help him in other ways. Your achievements will belong to the Hamiltons. Yes, sir. Now, then... Raymond loves to commit mischief. Have you ever felt like you were pranked by him? Yes! Just recently, while practicing the Item Box spell... Suck up all the water in the lake. These must've been mixed in with the water. It's been waterproofed. It's from my master. Dear Liam, If you're reading this, you've probably mastered the Item Box. He predicted what I'd do. It wouldn't pick up gold bars, so I've scattered gold dust in the lake. There's 100 kilograms of it. The gold is a graduation gift from me. Master... P.S. If you feel bad about receiving my gift, then guess why I chose exactly 100 kilograms. Consider it your graduation test. Graduation test? It's not because he produced exactly 100 kilograms from his own Item Box? That happened to me recently. I'll tell you this. That gold is a smokescreen. What? Your real graduation gift is nearby, hidden so it's not obvious. That's the true treasure. Your real graduation gift. Item Box. Suck up all the water in the lake. What's in this lake? "It wouldn't pick up gold bars"? The Item Box wouldn't pick up gold bars when I sucked up the water in the lake, so he mixed gold dust into the lake water? Isn't that what he meant? What if I left only the gold dust in the lake? Expel all the gold dust. Now it's no different from if I left just gold bars in the lake. I was never going to figure that out, Master. Dear Liam, This is your actual graduation gift. I give to you this maximum-level grimoire. I wasn't able to use it. I pray that you can. Another World... I wonder what kind of spell this is. Well, no matter what it is, I'll just practice according to what the grimoire says. Hours must have passed by now. I haven't been able to cast Another World once. Another World. But there's no need to rush. All I have to do is carefully perform the steps written in the grimoire. Another World. I did it! A door? Another World creates a space in a world other than the one the caster is in. The size of the space scales with the caster's skill and magic power. No one can enter unless the caster allows them. With complete mastery, the items inside don't disappear, and... It's similar to Item Box, except living things can be put inside. In other words, people. Could I build a house? A stronghold? A secret base? It feeds the imagination! Thank you, Master! Salamanders, to me. Fire doesn't work either. It's coming. Another World! Get inside. Okay. That could've killed us if we were still outside. Now let's focus our attacks. Got it. This certainly is a giant frog's magic stone. What? You're the one who hired us. But it's an A-rank job. I thought you'd struggle more. No, perhaps I shouldn't be surprised. Thank you, Liam. And you, Asuna. Sorry. That wasn't on purpose. It's okay. I know. I need to get stronger. Otherwise, Liam will leave me behind. Asuna. Oh, right. In that case, why don't you become his familiar? Familiar? Like when a mage forms a contract with a monster? It doesn't have to be a monster. Most people just form contracts with monsters for the combat advantages. What happens when you enter a contract? Once you form a contract, you can't defy your master's orders. But depending on the master's power, the familiar's abilities also improve. They become stronger in order to defend their master. Their abilities improve? Asuna? Hey, Liam. Could we form a contract? Whoa! S-Sure, but you won't be able to say "no" to me anymore. That's all right. I trust you won't do anything weird. And even if you did, I wouldn't mind. What? N-Nothing! In any case, let's do it. Please? Then let's form a familiar contract. I'll be your witness. Offer her the back of your hand. Now kiss his hand. Asuna? Huh? What?! Behind you. Wh-What did you do? All I did was move quickly. I heard a voice the moment we sealed the contract. It said my unique skill, "Speedster," has been awakened. A unique skill? So this is the power of a familiar contract. I'd like to do more research. But we need a test subject, so we can't do it willy-nilly. I know just the person. Huh? This is Ms. Jodie. She's a veteran hunter who helps me with all kinds of things. I see what's going on. Since I saw Asuna's sudden glow-up, I assumed she found a special someone. Don't worry about that. I recommend Ms. Jodie. She'll be a great help in combat. Well, that's the situation, Ms. Jodie. What do you think? I'm happy to help if I can. I haven't seen this face in a while. Oh, this must be a skill. Could it be another unique skill? She didn't just get younger? Ms. Jodie, what skill do you have? Give me a minute. I'm back. Sandwiches? Yes. You're badly injured. Eat these. Okay... It's good. My wounds are healed! Apparently, my cooking can cure wounds. It's a miracle. Her Highness the princess is coming. The princess? Yes. First Princess of our kingdom of Jamile, Princess Scarlet. Wh-Why? You're completing A-rank jobs for the Hunter's Guild at the young age of 12. You're a mage who can cast up to 11 spells simultaneously. You're a master who can evolve and rejuvenate his familiars. Princess Scarlet has developed a keen interest in you. What?! Her Highness is particularly interested in your familiars. You should offer her a demonstration. What's wrong? Is there any way I can refuse? What?! Why would you do that? They're my friends, not some spectacle to gawk at. They can't disobey my orders, which is why I don't want to ask them to do anything. We're talking about the princess here. I know, but still. Enough. You can go now. Yes, sir. I'm sorry, Your Highness. It's fine. It's not your fault. What an interesting boy. But will he be able to say the same thing to my face? Next time, "Liam Tries Talking to a Dragon Fiend". ▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 03 (1080p) [131A584F]_eng_English subs Is she really that big a deal? Her Highness First Princess Scarlet Sherry Jamil... My name is Liam Hamilton. Raise your head. Someone bring this boy a seat. Let's cut to the chase. Tell me how you defeated the Carnivorous Caterpillars and Giant Frog. Good. I can tell her about that. I see. How intriguing. In particular, that's the first time I've heard of someone defeating a Giant Frog without high-level magic. How about you? I know of no precedent. The standard tactic is to quickly annihilate them with high-level magic. High-level magic. I wonder what that's like. I'd like to try casting it someday. Then there's your familiar contracts. I've heard about them. Could you show me? I sense her authority and pressure bearing down on me. Is she trying to compel me to do it? All the more reason not to. I'm sorry, but I cannot do that. You refuse my request? Yes. I will not make a spectacle of my friends. You're exactly like you seem. What? Now I'm even more intrigued. Not many people have amused me twice. You deserve a reward for that. Twice? Liam, I grant you the title of baron. What? B-Baron? But I haven't done anything to deserve that. You have amused me twice. That's plenty. That's far better than marrying off a daughter. I'll give you this as well. What's this? Familiar. It's a grimoire on forming contracts with familiars. Thank you! Thank you so much! You're more excited about the grimoire than the title? You truly are an intriguing boy. The familiar contract grimoire Familiar. Until I master this, my contracts are nullified if I let go of the grimoire. More magic? Bruno, what are you doing here? Can't I come hang out with my brother? Good for you! I heard you're a baron now! Albrevit must be seething right now. What? You're effectively a higher status than our father. But I'm just a baron. Our nation's nobility are divided into first generations who achieved something on their own and those who inherited their positions. Those who actually achieved something are obviously more impressive. So that's what you meant. Well done. I hope you surpass our miserable father. What? It seems I've effectively been promoted past my father. Good evening. Just you wait. Albrevit? How did this happen? He was supposed to be a measly fifth son. Now he's a baron? That's absurd! Mr. Liam has been accomplishing so much recently. I know, especially with magic. Hey, you two! If he's so great, why don't you quit and go work for Baron Liam Hamilton? Mr. Albrevit... W-We're sorry! Hey. Who do you think is superior, me or Liam? I'm asking who's superior, the son of a count, or a baron? W-Well... you are, Mr. Albrevit. I'll show them! I'll achieve something! Anything he can do, I can do, too! Hey, look. They're gorgeous. Once again, I look forward to working with you, Master. What? M-Master? We've formed a master and servant relationship. That makes you my master. Don't worry about that. Just call me by my name. Very well. In that case, I'll call you Liam. That's fine. I get it, though. You've seemed more level-headed and more dependable lately. Even though you're younger, you seem like a master. I know. My heart even begins to race when we're together. They're staring daggers. So, are you okay with us forming a party? Of course. Yes. I shall join you. I see. In that case, I look forward to it. Indeed. Yeah. Asuna! Got it! Asuna, your movements have definitely improved. This is amazing. I can see so much better than before. Is that a good thing? An archer's eyes are everything. You can't aim at anyone if you can't see them. Is better vision always better? Yes. There aren't any downsides. In that case... Build Up. Oh! Oh, my... I can see even farther than before. What did you do? I cast an enhancement spell on her eyes. What? You can do that? Can you cast it on me, too? I wouldn't recommend it. What? Why not? I could boost your attack power, but it'd also increase the burden on your body. You know how people sometimes break their own bones when they hit something? Oh, right. But just boosting your vision would be fine, right? You're right. I hit it! Amazing! You took out a distant target with a single shot! It's thanks to Liam. I never could have done that before. I know what you mean. It's all thanks to Liam. Thank you! Is there anyone here who can still move? Okay, move out! What's this? Hey, did something happen? Hamilton's eldest son got us into a real mess! After removing the seal, he screwed up big time! The seal? You don't mean... Just you wait. Liam! It's my fault! I have to go! Albrevit! Liam. I'm not going to fail here. Not me! Albrevit... Master! Take him to town. I don't have time for this rich kid's pointless rivalry. You came. I'm responsible for this as well. I wouldn't say that. What's going on? What's in there? The dragon fiend Radon was sealed inside these woods. Liam's great-grandfather sealed him there, but now the seal's been undone. A dragon fiend? That must be the monster Bruno mentioned. We know how to recreate the seal. We've gathered the necessary people, too. But there's something preventing us from doing it. What's that? The junior Radons. The dragon fiend's children. They're responsible for this disaster. I bet you're surprised to learn that even young dragons children can cause this much carnage. Which means the dragon fiend itself is even stronger. Yeah, but he's been sealed away for a long time. It'll take a week for him to regain his strength. If we can reseal him before then, it won't be a problem. So the problem is the junior Radons. That must be them. No way. But they're only as big as medium-sized dogs. Let's give this a shot. Dodge, Asuna! What is this? Such tremendous flames. Seven Magic Missiles! You're kidding. It's no use. We don't stand a chance against them. We should flee, Liam. They're stronger than I imagined. And there's three of them, no less. What should we do? I know. Asuna, take Ms. Jodi and flee! O-Okay! Speedster! That should be fast enough. Okay, now for this! Item Box! Amelia, Emilia, Claudia! To me, Another World! Dispel! It worked. That was close, though. You defeated the junior Radons? Barely. That's amazing. I can't believe you did it alone. All three of them, no less. I thought I was going to die. So this is the dragon fiend. Liam! Liam! Are you two all right? Yeah, luckily. Anyway, was that a spell? You've used that before, haven't you? That's right. It's a spell called Another World that creates a separate dimension. I'm barely able to cast it with an incantation, and living creatures can enter the space. So you trapped the dragons inside there? What? Does that mean they'll come back out? Don't worry. Since I haven't completely mastered the spell yet, everything inside it disappears every time. Oh, so they'll vanish. That was some quick thinking. Yeah. You really are amazing, Liam! It's not an attack spell, but you thought to use it that way! Human. Little one. Whose voice was that? Little human with an immense soul. The dragon fiend? Dragon fiend, huh? So that's what current humans call me. Is that not what you are? I do not trouble myself with human standards. In a few centuries, they'll be calling me something else. Human with an immense soul, who are you? Me? I'm just a human. But your soul and body do not match. Does he know I'm an adult occupying this body? Or why that happened? I see. Unfortunately, I don't know know why that happened. Did he read my mind? It looks like your life will be an interesting one. Will you take me with you? I want you to show me your life. You do? I will not harm you. In fact, I will help you. But only enough to build on top of the foundation you create through your own efforts. Very well. Please lend me your strength. I don't sense any animosity in you. Actually, you remind me of my master. Then I'll borrow that immense soul of yours for a moment. What's happening? Liam, your hand! Look at your hand! He absorbed the dragon fiend. Amazing. I can feel Radon's great power throughout my body. Magic Missile! Eleven missiles without an incantation? In that case... Amelia, Emilia, Claudia! Magic Missile! Seventeen missiles, with perfect control, no less. Huh? What is it? Draw it in. Was that Radon? Draw what in? You mean my mana? That must've been because of Radon's power. But you two seem okay. Yeah, we're fine. Perhaps it's because we're your familiars. That's a dragon fiend's mana for you. I appreciate you removing the threat of the dragon fiend. No, thank you. I'm the one who troubled you with my overflowing mana. Actually, more than that... Item Box. What is this? I have ten kilograms of gold here. Consider it an inconvenience fee. I'll let you distribute it. Give more to the injured and prioritize those facing long recoveries. Again, thank you so much. Goodness... If only you were the head of the Hamilton family instead of Albrevit. Your intervention helped prevent a disaster. Thank you for cleaning up Albrevit's mess. Don't worry about it, Father. I simply couldn't ignore the situation. So, what's going to happen to Albrevit? I'll be confining him to the house for a while. Depending on how that goes... Never mind. In any case, he's under house arrest. The guildmaster said, worst case, he could be disinherited. Lord James is still in town. Word of this will eventually reach the center of the nation. Someone will come to present you with an award. An award? I'm partially responsible for Albrevit's recklessness. I came to his room, but what should I say to him? The Hamilton family is finished! Damn it! Mr. Albrevit, you'll hurt yourself! Mr. Albrevit! The dragon fiend was defeated by Liam, who isn't even the heir! It was supposed to be me! Me! In the end, it was Albrevit who wanted to protect the Hamilton family most. That night, I had a dream. It was a strange dream that I recalled clearly even after I awoke. I was practicing magic... That magic... That's right. They're new spells. I learned two new spells. The first is... This feels just like Another World. If I keep practicing, I should be able to use it. It worked. Summon Low-level Dragon, Radon Junior! How cute. Once I master this spell, they'll be incredibly useful in battle. Holy magic?! What? The princess? I can't believe there's someone who can use holy magic. He's such a young child, too. Um, what are you doing here? I'm here to see Lord Hamilton. I suppose you're also Lord Hamilton now. I asked your father to give you a message. Come to think of it, he said you were coming. How can I help you? First, your award. Defeating the dragon fiend was a great accomplishment, but the old men won't let me grant a landless boy a title greater than baron. So instead, I'm granting you the Order of the Phoenix, Third Class. An award? Take it. For the people to feel at ease, they need the reality of the dragon fiend's defeat and the existence of a hero. I see. All part of being a noble, right? Next, tell me what happened. How did you defeat the dragon fiend? Depending on how you did it, I may need to proclaim you a hero. She's right. More details will make the people feel at ease. Very well. You're absolutely certain that's what happened? Uh, yes. That's impossible. But that is undoubtedly holy magic. Does that mean I was completely wrong? Could you keep that story to yourself for a while? Keep it to myself? In any case, don't tell a soul! O-Okay! The next day, the princess' subordinates suddenly showed up with 3,000 gold coins. She must be buying my silence. I've never seen so many gold coins before. This is incredible, Mr. Liam. Next time, "Liam Tries Taking an Elf Familiar." ▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 04 (1080p) [68D4F2CC]_eng_English subs Have you really learned to use holy magic? What should I say? Princess Scarlet paid for my silence. Her Highness is too young. What? That massive payment was practically begging to be distrusted. Defeating that dragon is enough of an accomplishment to remain nobility. Normally, she'd return to the royal capital to report it to His Majesty. But she didn't do that. I can't help but be suspicious. According to the report, the dragon fiend's massive form turned into light and entered your body. Yes. I learned a few holy spells. I knew it. I'm sorry, Your Highness. I spilled the beans! Will you show me? Very well. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia. Novice Holy Magic, All Clear! What does that spell do? It removes all status ailments. All of them? Even poison and petrification? Yes. I see. No wonder they call holy magic an act of God. By the by, do you know of the War of Three Dragons? Huh? No. Three dragons once fought one another. One of them emerged victorious after defeating the other two. They say the war was decided by its use of holy magic. The winning dragon joined with a human, and that human used its holy magic to found a nation. That nation is our nation. When you hear a dragon "joined" with a human, what do you picture? Uh, that they got married and had children? That's what we believed as well, but perhaps we were wrong. Huh? You! Have you not joined with a dragon? What? He's right. Radon entered my body. We became one. We fused. You could call that "joining." In other words, you could be recreating the legend of our nation's founding. Going forward, I have misgivings about two things. The first is the Hamilton family. Namely, your father. What about the Hamilton family? The Hamiltons were awarded their noble title for sealing away the dragon fiend. But if it was not a dragon fiend, but our nation's founder— or rather, our ancestor... Then the Hamiltons' achievement wasn't an achievement at all? In the worst case, the noble house could be dissolved. But Father and Albrevit are so desperate to protect it. But there's a bigger problem. What? What if the dragon is angry and plotting revenge against our nation? I see. It was basically wrongfully imprisoned. "I do not trouble myself with human standards." "In a few centuries, they'll be calling me something else." It's what Radon—what the dragon said when I called it a dragon fiend. It's all right. The dragon isn't angry. Instead, it seemed interested in my life. In other words, you're the kingdom's savior. Our nation was saved by you without any of us realizing it. I wouldn't go that far. No, it is no exaggeration. That achievement is greater than anything achieved thus far. Oh, right. For spells that take a long time to activate, I should have them started ahead of time. And firing blanks is a good way to practice magic. Oh, Liam. Liam. Are you two going somewhere? Come this way. Huh? What? What? Liam? Where? Is that him? Okay, everyone. We'll let him know. What? Party applications? That's right. They asked to work with you after hearing you defeated the dragon fiend. Here. This is a list of the applicants. This many? They're probably just hoping to ride your coattails. As party leader, it's your decision. Mr. Liam. What are these? Requests to meet as prospective spouses. What?! This many so soon? Looks like I'm late. Bruno. This is a relative of the family I married into. I was asked to deliver this and convince you to marry her. What exactly did you do? What? I just handled the dragon fiend. That can't be all you did. From what I can see, even high-ranking nobles want to get to know you. There must be something. Mr. James was right. Everyone thinks something's up. That aside, even before I became Liam, I've never been this popular. So, what do you want to show us, Liam the Popular? Another World. Come inside. Wow! There's a house inside this space! Yeah. I had it built by carpenters in town and used my Item Box to bring it here. You can do that, too? Huh? But doesn't the stuff inside vanish when you dispel your spell? Like the Radon Juniors. It doesn't disappear anymore. I've mastered the Another World spell. The beds are so fluffy, too! Is something wrong? Does this space have a concept of lighting? Oh, right. Since there's no day or night here, it'll be hard to sleep. Can you make it dark? Well... Summon Low-level Spirit Shade. Envelop the space in darkness. Wow, it's pitch black. This is too dark. Summon Low-level Spirit Salamander. Light the fireplace. This is so relaxing. Liam, could you make this darkness a little lighter? Around the level of nighttime would be perfect. Shade, can you control the level of darkness? Apparently not. A mid-level spirit could do it, but I can't cast those spells yet. If only spirits could grow like we do. That's it. You're right. Huh? Did I say something weird? Thank you, Asuna. Contract Magic, Familiar. Thank you. By forming a contract, I have evolved into a mid-level spirit. It can speak! Oh, this is a natural level of darkness. Thanks to my master. To repay your kindness, I shall devote myself to you whole-wholeheartedly. Please summon me anytime. Well, actually... I haven't learned the spell to summon mid-level spirits yet. Apparently those grimoires are really valuable. Forgive me, but I believe that ring you're wearing is an ancient storage device. An ancient storage device? You mean this magicpedia? Yes. It would be simple to store a mid-level spirit summoning spell in it. Really? It takes training to master, however. Of course. In that case, if you don't mind... Very well. It went inside. Wow! Next, I evolved the fire spirit Salamander. Hey! Thanks for evolving me! Call me Ifrit! With the same method, I used Familiar to evolve the low-level water, earth, wind, light, and ice spirits I can summon and stored them in my magicpedia as mid-level spirit summoning spells. All right. I've acquired mid-level spirit summoning magic. But mid-level spirit summoning grimoires are as valuable as a noble's family treasure. I want to practice so I can master it soon! When it comes to magic... The next day, at Radon's request, I went into to the woods. This is where Radon was sleeping. It's 100 meters northeast of here, right? Little human with an immense soul. Isn't that kind of an unwieldy name? Wouldn't it be shorter and easier to call me by my actual name? You're right. Very well. In that case, Liam, summon my child. I can finally cast the summoning spell I'd been practicing on my way here. Summon Radon Junior! Human! Human! Run! Wait! I'm not your enemy! Radon told me to come here! What? See? It's true. It's the dragon god's child. Uh, I came because Radon told me to protect you. Apparently pixie wings are valuable materials for making magic items. Without help, humans will hunt the feeble pixies to extinction. Radon was protecting the pixies by creating a barrier. He wants me to continue his work. I'm going to start by casting a spell on you. Is that okay? Okay. You should name them at the same time. Naming is a primitive magic that any human can cast. It is a naturally magical act. Names, huh? Okay. Contract Magic, Familiar. Your name is Reina. Huh? I'm an elf now. I see. So they evolve into elves. Interesting. What happened? By naming them while casting the contract spell, the magic power resonated and produced a greater effect than normal. I see. In the future, you should always name nameless creatures when forming contracts with them. Got it. Mr. Envoy, do me as well! Name us! Let's see. You're Natasha. You're Nia. I'd only known elves from fairy tales before. They say they live for hundreds of years. To humans, they're the fantastical species of our dreams. Thank you, human! We love you, dragon god's envoy! Thank you, envoy! You're Reina, right? Yes, I am Reina. What should we do now? What? What should we do as your familiars? Please give us orders. I only came here because Radon told me to. Why don't you build a village and live there? Very well. Let's build houses, everyone. Okay! Reina, you'll be the village chief. The group would fall apart without someone to hold it together. Yes, sir. We'll try to create a village that you'll like, envoy. Let's build houses. Should we build human-like houses? I'm exhausted. I used too much magic power. I sense magic power deeper in the woods. Is this it? I detect a strong magic power. Envoy? Reina, what is that? It's what we've been gathering. Pixies collect traces of magic power found floating in the air and condense them in one place. Is it like honey? Try eating some. What? I can eat that? Yes, as much as you'd like. What's ours is yours. Flame Cutter! Magic Missile! That's 19 Magic Missiles, more than I've ever been able to cast before. The upper limit of my simultaneous spellcasting has increased. The next day, I came to check on the village. Envoy! Don't call me that. My name is Liam. Call me by my name. Very well. Everyone! From now on, call him Mr. Liam! Okay! Anyway, Mr. Liam, we tried building a house... And this is the result, huh? I'm sorry. We don't know how to build houses. Right. Don't! We came to loot valuables since there was a big battle, but we weren't expecting to find anything this valuable. Seriously. This single elf will fund our carousing for a while. Why don't we have a taste before we sell her off? Let her go! Huh? Who's this brat? Mr. Liam! It's all right, Susie. I'll save you. Hey, kid! If you wanna play hero, do it somewhere else! Magic Missile! You brat! Who do you think you're dealing with? Contract Summoning, Liam! What? Magic Missile! Magic Missile! Wow! Susie! I was so scared! This area is dangerous. Another World. I can temporarily evacuate them here, but it's not big enough for all of them. What? The space has grown?! I see. It's because I ate the pixies' nectar. Everyone, come inside. This will take you somewhere safe. Another World. What? This is a totally different place. But how? What happened? I used magic to transport you here. This is on my land, so you won't have to worry about bandit attacks. You brought us here with a single spell? Mr. Liam. Huh? Please be our leader. L-Leader? In human terms, would that be a king? You want me to be your king? Yes. Please become our king and lead us. Please! B-But... If you become our king, we'll do anything for you. Okay, but since I can't just call myself a king, I'll be your leader. Thank you! Thank you! In that case, I'll need to find land for them to live on. Mr. Liam's instant ramen is delicious! Could I get some hot water, too? You wait three minutes, right? I was working on casting the new high-level holy magic Radon gave me. It's been four days, and I still can't do it. You're as persistent as ever. This is a chance to learn a new spell. I want to be able to cast it soon. You truly are interesting. It's working. I think I can cast it. Now just recall where you want to go. It's all right. My illusion is already at our destination. Reina, gather the others. Yes, sir! Looks like everyone's here. Yes! Okay, here we go. High-level Holy Magic, Teleport! Where are we? 100 kilometers away from where we just were. What? That quickly? Apparently it's a place called the Sealed Lands. The Sealed Lands? You made a four-day trip instantly? I'm surprised. Nice work. With the high-level holy magic Teleport, I can instantly travel anyplace I've visited before. Since my illusion counts as me, if I send it somewhere beforehand, I can travel to that location. I've dreamed of being able to teleport. It still takes four whole days to cast, but I want to master it soon. Hold up your hand with my crest. Wow! What a beautiful place! This is one of the lands I sealed. You sealed it? But why? Is he not going to tell me? It's okay for us to use this place? Yes. Use it as you see fit. You could even found a nation. A nation? Radon used to protect this sealed place. He says we can use it. Thank you, O great dragon god! Mr. Liam! I don't see a water source. Look at how fertile this place is. There must be one. It's a bit of a pain since I still haven't mastered mid-level spirit summoning, but... Okay. Summon Windine. Contract Summoning, Familiar! I'd like to find a water source for domestic use. Can you help? Leave it to me. Will this do? It's perfect. Thank you. We'll build our village around here. Yes! Now we just need construction skills. Wow, my casting time has shortened drastically! Mastery depends not just on practice time but the number of times I've cast a spell, too. I use lechro crystals to recover the magic power I've consumed. All right! I've reduced the casting time to zero! I've fully mastered the Teleport spell! You never tire of this, do you? Reina, I'll be back. These guys will protect you while I'm gone. Okay. See you later. Your Highness, how can I help you? There's something I want to ask you. Has the dragon fiend—rather, the dragon inside you—ever mentioned the Promised Land? The Promised Land? No, but he's mentioned the Sealed Lands. The Sealed Lands? Yes. I was asked to look after some elves, so I took them to a land Radon had kept sealed. Could you take me there? Of course. But first, I have a request. This is Golak. He is a court engineer. He's here with me on business. What is it, Your Highness? I'm busy. May I cast a spell? On me?! It better not be a bad spell. Assist him. Good grief. So, what is it? Contract Summoning, Golak. What?! Wh-What just happened?! Is this not Galar Valley? Radon sealed this place and used an illusion to make it look like that. This must be it. I have a question for the dragon—for Lord Radon. Is this the Promised Land? I made no promises to the humans. You heard him. I see... He just said he never made a promise. He didn't say this isn't the place. "On the day of the end," "humanity will be saved from extinction and invited to a new paradise." That is the Promised Land. I don't know the specifics. Some say it's only a legend, but... What is that? A royal heirloom. They call it the Key of Destiny. May I see it? This really is the Promised Land. It certainly seems that way. Is this ring the key to making that island float? With enough magic power, then perhaps someday... Wh-What is it? Master of the Promised Land. What? Please create a new nation here. A nation that will be our paradise. Please. I-I can't found a nation. I pledge my loyalty to the master of the Promised Land. Now that I think about it, that's when I started building a nation. Next Time, "Liam Tries Getting Engaged to the Princess." ▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 05 (1080p) [EC2BB43B]_eng_English subs In the restored Promised Land, under the instruction of the illusion of Court Engineer Golak, the elves were making progress building a village. Meanwhile, I was working on... Seventeen Magic Missiles! Amelia, Emilia, Claudia. Pierce my target, Holy Lance! ...cleaning up the monsters infesting the land. Your Highness? Forgive me. I was captivated by your tremendous magic power, sir. Um, shouldn't you be returning to the royal capital— Master. Wh-What? Please call me by my name instead of "Your Highness." I am your servant. Are you sure? You really don't have to serve me. Isn't first princess an incredibly high-status position? They say dragon's blood runs in my mother's family. Because of this, the women of our venerable line have regularly married into the royal family. As one who carries dragon's blood in her veins, I wish to serve the great dragon god, Radon. Walk roughly one kilometer north. You'll find something there that the girl will enjoy. Radon says there's something he wants to show you. What do you want to do? I'll do anything the dragon god says. Is this it? It looks like ruins of some sort. Is this the dragon god? It's made of metal. What is this? It's a guardian modeled after me. Your first task is to defeat it. How? My name is written in an ancient script on its head. If you erase one letter, the meaning of the word changes to "obey." Erase one letter to make it "obey"? Master, it's the second letter from its right. Got it. Holy Lance! I see. It obeyed your blood. It must recognize the dragon's blood flowing inside me. I think I'll stay with this one until its wound heals. Then I'll head back without you, Your Highness. I-I mean, Scarlet. Yes, sir. I can't get used to the idea of having a princess serve me. You need only acquire power and status worthy of it. You make it sound so easy. The village is over there. Mr. Liam! What happened here? We were suddenly attacked by wolfmen! Wolfmen? Are you the leader? Filthy outsiders! Leave this holy land immediately! Holy land? If you won't leave, then we'll tear you to pieces! Wait! Let's talk about this! What?! Lightning! This is nothing! Heal. I told you to listen. How about this? Summon Radon Junior. Th-That's... So you are affiliated with Radon. In other words... You've always lived here and chased away invaders according to Radon's instructions? Yes. That's similar to Reina and the others. They're under Radon's protection. I see. Then we did something terrible without realizing it. Don't worry about it. We all serve the dragon god. I know. Why don't you form a contract with Mr. Liam, too? We formed a contract with Mr. Liam Radon and swore our loyalty to him. Liam Radon? I see. Would you do the same for us? I have no reason to refuse, especially if you've sworn your loyalty to Radon. I appreciate it. I'll start with you. Contract Magic, Familiar! Your name is Chris! You're a girl?! Yes. What of it? I thought you were a wolfman. With the addition of Chris and the other newly-evolved werewolves, progress on building the village suddenly accelerated. Master! Have you been working hard? Yes. We were just fixing those. Oh, the buildings you demolished. I'm sorry. We'll do our best to fix them, so please forgive us. As long as you help build homes, it's fine. Okay! We'll do our best! Good girl. Master? If only I could repair that with magic, too. I wish I had a spell that could do that. If you don't have one, then make one. Make one? You can make spells? Simply imagine it. What is it that you're trying to accomplish? Imagine the process clearly, from beginning to end. Imagine it... Everything is affected by causality. Causality. Cause and effect. In other words, materials and finished product. I'm starting to see it. Keep Memory! Chris, try breaking that. Okay. There! What? It's whole again! Keep Memory. It's a spell that maintains inanimate objects in a designated state. That's amazing, Master! Hey, don't! You're a genius! I can't believe you actually did it. You truly are an interesting human. After getting the hang of inventing spells... Power Missile! It's about twice as powerful. Great. ...I developed Power Missile, a more powerful version of Magic Missile. You should keep developing new spells. I intend to. Then you should learn about the world. First, you need a nation. Once you have a nation, you'll learn all sorts of things, like it or not. Sure, but I think there's more beyond that. Beyond that? How did the first person to create magic do it? Since they created something out of nothing, there must be a way to create a spell even if you can't see the causality. How delightful. I knew watching you would be entertaining. Mr. Liam! It's an emergency! Some humans have entered the land in pursuit of some pixies! Humans? They fled to somewhere around here. Find them! I can't believe we found pixies. These are wild lands. Who knows what other treasure we'll find here? We can't fall behind the Jamils or Quistadors. You, child. Do you live here? Yes. This place is... Please be our leader. Please! Please create a new nation here. A nation that will be our paradise. This place is my nation. Your nation? What's it called? Well... It's just the nonsense of a child. Let's go. Seventeen Power Missiles! What?! This is your warning. This is my nation. My land. If you invade it, I'll remove you by force. What was that? Stay out of our way! You just don't get it. Don't come back here again! Got it? Mr. Liam! Don't worry. I took care of them. These are the pixies who live in this land. Their village was attacked by humans, and they came here seeking protection. Of course they're welcome here. I'll give contracts and names to those who want them. I've already checked in with them. They all want that. What?! Just how many are there? Contract Magic, Familiar. Let's see... Your name is... I formed contracts with and gave names to the roughly 100 pixies, and they evolved into elves. The population of our village grew even more. Take a look at this. Do you know what it is? That's the crest of the Principality of Palta. The Principality of Palta? Like the kingdoms of Jamil and Quistador, it's a state bordering this Promised Land. Then the humans who attacked yesterday... They were probably scouts. Promised Land (Liam's Nation) Quistador Principality of Palta Scouts will probably be coming from Jamil and Quistador soon, too. The three states were once separated by the valley, but they're now connected by the restoration of the Promised Land. Promised Land (Liam's Nation) Quistador Principality of Palta Jamil I bet every nation will want this land. What should we do? I'd still like you to found a nation here. A nation needs three things. Land, people, and power. Of those, you clearly have the land. You'll gain people as rumors about you spread. Which leaves power. I'll need soldiers to protect the nation. Leave that to us. We just have to kill all your enemies, right? You make it sound so violent. But the werewolves are suited to combat, so I'll leave that in your hands. Continue building your village while demonstrating your power. Drive off any enemy invaders. People will realize becoming allies would benefit them more. But by the next day, the situation had progressed far more than we had imagined. My name is Leonardo Berkeley. The Marquis of Berkeley... You know him? He's a noble of Jamil. My lord, His Majesty Lorenzo II, commanded me to meet with you. The king? Yes. The Kingdom of Jamil does not wish to fight you. Instead, we seek an alliance. What? If you accept, then we're prepared to offer you First Princess Scarlet's hand in marriage. Why do they think so highly of me? Her Highness is too young. She's practically begging to be distrusted. Scarlet's actions make it obvious that the dragon god has something to do with this land. But first... My lord— Call me Leonardo. Mr. Leonardo, have you ever met Princess Scarlet? Oh? Forgive me. I didn't think you possessed a flair for politics as well. The princess? I've seen her several times. In other words, he proposed that knowing Scarlet is standing right in front of him. His proposal suits my goals, but what should I do? I wish I could discuss this with her. Imagine the causality. I did it. Telepathy, my new spell. Scarlet, stay calm and listen to me. Is that you, Master? Yes. I'm speaking directly into your head right now. Do you think I should accept his offer? I do. Regardless of their true intentions, if we're to be married, it will buy us half a year at least. I see. I would be honored to wed Her Highness. You mean... Give me one year. You can see for yourself the situation here. In one year, I will turn this land into a place that won't embarrass Her Highness. Very well. I will report to His Majesty. I'm impressed, Master. You both want more time. They probably want time to reevaluate, since they underestimated you. I see. Well, we made it through for now. I've been waiting for you. Let's go. It's even more luxurious than the Hamilton estate. I used Teleport to visit Scarlet's mansion in the royal capital. I had Scarlet escort my double there. Later, I had my double bring me here. Well, my work is done. Sure. Thank you. Now that I've been here once, I can come back anytime. Are you my real master? Yeah. I'm the real Liam. Welcome to my home. I'm delighted to have you here. It's my first time in the royal capital, so I wish I could look around town... But now you're the ruler of another nation. You should avoid being seen. Right. Let's have some tea. Come inside. Okay. This presence... Is that you, Radon? Yes. It's faint, but that's my power. Is there anything here that can be traced back to Radon? Oh, yes! This dragon god statue has been passed down for generations in my mother, the Queen's, family. I sense Radon's power in it. I'm surprised this is still around. Cast All Clear on it. On this statue? Yes. All Clear. Wh-What is this? Holy Lance! That took all the strength in my body. That was magic battle armor created using my power. It allows a human to expend their magic power to use my abilities. Armor that grants the use of your abilities? That's why I could cast the same spell you use. But a single spell reduces you to this state. That's because it was the greatest of the three types, the Golden Armor. Then lower ranked armors could... They were lost in battle. No. The person who knows more about them than anyone is right here. How is magic battle armor made? So that's your angle. First, gather some high mithril. Can you get some high mithril? I'll procure some right away. It's done! How adorable. Have the girl form a contract with it. Spill some blood on the statue. Understood. This is... I feel so powerful! Holy Arrow! I'm still standing this time. And this armor is like a living thing. High-level magic items closely resemble living creatures. Those which humans call demonic or fae swords fall into this category. Living creatures? In that case... Contract Magic, Familiar! Your name is Ares, patron of battle. It feels so much lighter. And I feel even more powerful. I'm surprised. What a clever idea. Holy Lance! Incredible! I once named an item as an exception, but it never occurred to me to make one a familiar. Are you talking about Guardian Radon? That's magic battle armor, too? Yes, for my personal use. Was it to fight in the War of Three Dragons? Can I use it, too? Try it. Now that I think about it, this thing is amazing. It's a giant statue that has its own will and moves freely. Contract! Equip! I feel power welling up inside me! Power Missile! Thirty-seven?! Master? I'm all right. That just took all of my magic power. You're the third person to survive wearing this. You're the first to successfully cast a spell. I had no idea it was so dangerous. Learn to master it, and the world could be yours. What? Next time, "Liam Tries Making Incredible Armor." ▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 06 (1080p) [A0D36D4A]_eng_English subs This is Liam Hamilton, 12 years old. He's the fifth son of the noble Hamilton family. Though he was originally a different person entirely, he suddenly became a child. Apparently, he doesn't know why that happened. Neither do I. His family was on the brink of ruin, but he used his status as a noble to spend his days practicing the magic he so admired. Liam apparently had a knack for magic and mastered all manner of spells, regardless of difficultly, from elemental spells to spirit summoning. You could say his inquisitive interest in magic is his greatest talent of all. Raymond, was it? Liam calls him his master. He taught Liam how magic works. That's when he received his magicpedia ring, too. Since becoming an adventurer, he's been exercising his magic power to the fullest. He formed familiar contracts with Asuna and Jodi, two girls he met during this time, and they became his first familiars. The dragon was unsealed, and Liam became one with said dragon. It was a truly intriguing outcome. When he named and formed familiar contracts with the pixies in order to protect them, I was surprised that they evolved into elves. Since Liam decided to build a village in the Sealed Lands for the elves, Princess Scarlet of Jamil has begun serving Liam, and he acquired the Guardian Radon from the ruins. Some werewolves joined the village as well, and he began building his nation in earnest in the now unsealed Promised Land. Whew. My magic power's been restored. Anyway, I hate to ask, but could I borrow Guardian Radon for a while? Of course. In fact, you should hold onto it. Thanks. Item Box. It went inside. It closely resembles a living creature, huh? Yes, but it's not actually alive. I'm heading back to the village. I will remain in the royal capital and continue investigating the nation's movements. Teleport. I sent Scarlet back to the royal capital using Teleport, and I returned to the village. We've completed the first phase of building the village. Mr. Liam! Is something the matter? I heard this from Chris, but apparently a group of trolls live nearby. Trolls? Oh, those huge, muscular creatures around two to three meters tall? Yes, those muscular creatures. I've heard their personalities fall into two opposite extremes: violent and kind-hearted. What are those trolls like? I've heard they're quite violent. Also, the humans will keep coming. We can't have them starting any fights. Right. That's why I thought we should convince them to join us. You're right. Thanks for telling me. Do you know where they are? Yes. They're located at... The land was fertile until a moment ago. What's this? I knew it. It is iron ore. There's no vegetation, but there are still plenty of resources hidden here. There they are. Who you? My name is Liam. I'm building a nation here, so I've come to recruit you. Humans lie! No trust! Please trust me. I won't mistreat you. The elves—no, the pixies and werewolves have already joined me. Leave or else die! What should I do? He's as powerful as he looks. I don't want to hurt him, but... He got me. I assumed he was all brawn and no brains and underestimated him. He lured me into this gap so he can kill me with a single blow. Will I make it in time? I made it. Impossible! Not injured? Guardian Radon's magic battle armor completely protected me from that attack. It aches a bit, though. Dispel. They seem to be fine over there, too. Twerp! In that case... Boss... What? What this? You nearly hurt your friends in your rage. I didn't evade his attack because I wanted to protect the trolls. Under normal conditions, I couldn't cast enough spells, so I used my magic battle armor to protect them with a boosted number of illusions. Fine. I listen, strong and kind one. Maybe they're actually the nice type of troll. What you want from us? I'm building a new village in this land. Currently, we're mostly elves and werewolves. There are two humans, including me. No, four, I guess. I'd like you to join us in the village. Why us? There are a few reasons, but in the future, many humans may come to this land. Unless I do something, worst case, you could be hunted down. I don't want to see that happen. Show us village first. Got it. What this? Teleport, a high-level holy spell. Teleport... What are you doing here? Who that woman? What are you doing here, meathead? That name... Boar-woman? I told you, I'm not a boar, I'm a wolf! B-Boss! Chris, what's your relationship with him? Uh, I think he's an annoying idiot. That's not what I meant. I'm not sure. He annoys me, so I've always fought him anytime I ran into him. So you're fighting friends. Including that just now, my record is 307 wins and 378 losses. Sounds like you're stuck with each other. Anyway, meathead, have you gotten weaker? Why'd you let me beat you with a single blow? He hasn't gotten weaker. You've gotten stronger. "Familiar" made you evolve into a werewolf, remember? Oh, right. You stronger now. Of course I am. By becoming my master's familiar, I became stronger. I can't lose to a meathead like you. I see. You should form a contract with him, too. Contract? Yeah. Since you lost to me, you have to obey one of my commands as usual. Fine. Speak. So, master... You two are such close friends. Let's form a contract. Your name is... Guy. My word. Is this... me? He speaks so fluently now. And oddly formally for some reason. While he's gotten smaller, the power inside him has definitely increased. Okay, let's keep fighting! Every one of Guy's attacks could kill an ordinary person. Chris' footwork is light, and her attacks are keen. Here we go! They probably think they're just playing, but this is a high-level battle. This is my power! Boss is much stronger than before. Not bad! I am not finished yet! Boss legendary gigas? So casting Familiar on trolls and giving them a name evolves them into a species called gigas. Bring it on! Okay. I'll name the rest of you, too. Thank you. Let's see. Your name is... Gon. The gigas that evolved from the kind-hearted trolls joined our village, securing the defensive and combat power we'd need in the future. Darn it! You mustn't strain yourself. I'm not! Allow me to handle the manual labor. I told you so. Are you all right? Don't... Don't think this means you've won! What do you intend to do with all these boulders? I'm going to extract metal from them. Gnome, salamander! Melt the boulders in a forge and extract the metal. Like I thought, it's mostly iron. There's also copper, gold, silver, and... I didn't think I'd get so little high mithril. It's a rare metal in the human world. It's not often found. I was hoping to get a bunch from the crags where the trolls were and mass produce magic battle armor. Can magic battle armor only be made with high mithril? Every piece requires at least some of it. Other metals aren't strong enough. Not strong enough, huh? I'll give it a shot. Just so you know, trying to use another metal will only end in failure. It's fine if I fail. What? Failing just means you didn't succeed. It's not a big deal. Wh-What? I see. So a failure isn't a failure, just not a success. Magic works the same way. You just keep trying until you master it and succeed. Your thinking intrigues me. I like you even more. Gnome, make a mold. Pour the molten iron into the mold. Okay. Now I'll infuse it with Radon's magic power. Familiar! The magic battle armor made for Scarlet became more powerful when it was given a name. So it's possible that naming this magic battle armor-like object of iron could... You are Apollo, named after the sun. Is this the sun? Yeah. I thought designing a mold that suits its name would make it more powerful. The same thing happened when I named the others. By giving them names that suited them, they evolved to fit them. So maybe magic battle armor is the same. You succeeded in making your iron magic battle armor. Really? That was a fantastic idea. You never cease to entertain me. I wanted to make as many suits of armor as I could. It's a shame I can't use the same name twice. Naming is a primitive magic that any human can cast. Since it's a spell, it's not as potent if you brew the same tea leaves twice, huh? I have plenty of iron and magic power, but I can't think of that many names! I racked my brain to create 15 suits for now. I created enough to distribute five each to the elves, werewolves, and gigas. You're too slow, meathead! You'll never hit me like that! And your punches will never hurt no matter how many times you hit me! What was that?! Those two seem to be fighting something more than a mock battle. They certainly seem to get along. Yeah. I'm thinking of having them team up. They'd do well thrown into a battle where they're outnumbered. "Don't let anyone else beat you." "Stay hidden behind me, boar." I bet that's how they'd banter. I can picture it. Hey, look. Those are elves. Wow. Just look at all these elves. I was wondering how terrifying this place would be since it suddenly appeared, but it's a mountain of treasure. We could live our whole lives in luxury if we sold all of them. Okay, everyone! Stay calm! If you don't resist, we won't have to be rough with you. Mina. Understood. Well, well. I like your attitude. But this isn't enough. We're taking everyone. Get ready to go. What? Brat! Not bad. Our master needn't trouble himself with these nobodies. Those previously weak elves are so dependable now. If they're this strong with iron armor, with 10—no, 20 more—they'll be able to protect themselves. Which means I'll need names! Don't move, or the kid gets it! Wh-What does that mean? I'm serious! I'll kill him! Power Missile. Yup, that's our Mr. Liam. That single attack was the most damaging one. He's not coming back from that. Wh-Who are these guys? Run! That night, I returned to Another World. I summon as many Celcius as possible! I'm going to expel seawater from this Item Box. Could you separate it into fresh water and salt and return both to the Item Box? The village's population has grown. We need water and salt to live. What's wrong? Did you not understand? No, it's not that. Do you remember me? Huh? You made me evolve before. Oh, you're the first spirit who evolved from a Windine. Yes. My world has expanded thanks to that. Thank you so much. I'm not accustomed to it yet, but I've learned to possess objects and affect the human world. Though the Spirit Monarch scolds me when I do it too much. So there's a Spirit Monarch. Wait a minute. Possess objects? You can do that? Yes, starting from mid-level. A strong enough spirit can possess something indefinitely. That's the reason the power of spirits resides within so many objects in the world. I see. I'd like to try increasing your power. Will you assist me? Yes, gladly. Allow me to repay you. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia. Familiar. Your name is Zero. You are Celcius Zero. I feel more powerful. Now I can possess objects. Okay. Then I summon you, gnome and salamander. Zero, could you possess this? Understood. It worked. It's magic battle armor possessed by a mid-level water spirit. Waterfall! Explosion! Gaia Crusher, indeed! I gave the prototype armor to the three of them, and it was even more powerful than I imagined. Mr. Liam, this is even more amazing than yesterday's. It's true, Master. I'm ten times stronger than I was originally. With this much power, we can protect everyone here. I thank you. But this is exhausting. Yes, it is. It's only natural given how powerful it is. We'll have to train hard so we can master its use. Who do you think you are, meathead? Then remain a boar for all I care. I will become stronger so that I may repay my master. I think I'll do that, too. Wait! I'll get stronger for our master, too! You mustn't strain yourself. Now we have power. I'm not! If I can mass produce this new magic battle armor No, really. You mustn't strain yourself. I said, "I'm not!" Calm down, you two. possessed by mid-level spirits, No, really. You mustn't strain yourself. we'll have the strength to protect this nation. I said, "I'm not!" So Liam says, but he is being naïve. If all three greater species are outfitted with new magic battle armor, they'll have enough strength to take on another nation. Liam doesn't understand that. Instead, he's thinking about how to improve them. Don't get ahead of yourself! His pursuit of magic never ends. I'm not. I'm just saying that you shouldn't strain yourself. What an interesting human. Next time, "Liam Tries Fighting Dracula". ▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 07 (1080p) [0825AC3E]_eng_English subs Liam! Where did you run off to without even telling us? We were worried about you. Sorry. I had a lot on my plate. Well, whatever. More importantly, Liam... Money, please! Money? You know, the money we asked you to hold onto. Oh, right. Where'd you get all this? We were paid for our silence, I think. Our silence? Yeah. Princess Scarlet asked us not to tell anyone about Radon. What? We wouldn't have told anyone even if she hadn't paid us. Besides, since we have contracts with you, we wouldn't tell anyone if you told us not to. It's a little different from that. In any case, this is your shares. Fine. We accept. But hold onto this for us. We can't take this home. And it's probably safest here. Oh, right. Then I'll hold onto it. Let me know if you ever need it. But what are you going to spend it on? Thank you! Here, Liam. Huh? It's the only grimoire in this town that doesn't have an owner. You need grimoires, right? For me? Well? I've never encountered this spell before. Thank you, Asuna and Ms. Jodi. You're building a nation?! So that's what you've been up to. Anyway, what will you two do? Will you come join us or stay in town and keep hunting? What are you saying? I know, it's an unreasonable request. We'll obviously go with you! It's gonna be so much fun! What? We'd follow you anywhere. After all, we're your familiars. Okay. Then I look forward to working with you. Let's head out! We'll go a little later. Why? Because I'm practicing the spell from the grimoire you gave me earlier. I should be able to master it soon. What?! Okay. I feel like it's going to activate. Dust Box! Recast. Begin casting on all lines. The casting time decreases with each casting, so... And now I've mastered the spell. That quickly? So, what does the spell do? It's similar to the Item Box spell. You can put as much stuff as you want in it, though the capacity depends on the caster's power. What makes this spell different? Thank you for waiting. Good timing. Let's try it out. I'll put a portion of this dish inside the Dust Box... and take it out a minute later. It stinks! Sorry. As you can see, it makes whatever's inside spoil quickly. Huh. So it's a garbage bin. So, is that a useful spell? What could it be used for? I think it could be pretty convenient depending on how we used it. That's it! Wait here! What's gotten into you, Liam? This is freshly-squeezed pure grape juice. Huh? Put this and yeast in the Dust Box... and wait five minutes. This full-bodied aroma... It's wine! Wow! You made wine instantly! Is there anything else we can make? In addition to wine, it can mass-produce anything fermented, Let's try all making all sorts of things! like soy sauce or pickles, in a short amount of time. It's a pretty useful spell. What are these? I put grape juice numbered from one to ten in the Dust Box every hour. I put in the number 10 bottle ten hours ago, the number 9 bottle nine hours ago, and the number 8 bottle eight hours ago. I put the number 1 bottle in last and took them all out an hour later. We'll start with the number 1 wine. Cheers. How does the fermentation change with time? I see. Next is the number 2 wine. I'm so jealous! In my previous life, an evening drink was one of my little joys! What are you staring at?! I was just thinking it looks good. Well, don't stare at women like that! What? I think I've got it. The number 1 wine has the flavor of a one-year wine, and the number 10 wine has the flavor of a ten-year wine. In other words, about one year passes inside the Dust Box every hour. You truly are a veteran hunter, Ms. Jodi! You even know a lot about wine tasting! Wait until you're a little older, okay? Okay! To welcome our new residents, we've prepared a feast. Guy, I challenge you to a cook-off. Bring it on. I'm first! Here's my werewolf's special grilled sheep monster! Nothing beats meat. That looks delicious. I have prepared a traditional dish of my people. I present hearty grilled cow monster! It's so big. Your dish isn't half-bad. Same for yours. I have made a special elf mushroom and herb soup. You can even add Mr. Liam's instant noodles to the dish. That looks delicious. I can't hold back anymore! Thanks for the meal! Asuna, mind your manners. They're all so good! This grilled mutton is exquisitely prepared. This huge chunk of meat tastes great. The umami of the soup goes so well with the noodles. There are plenty of other dishes made from the fruits of the land, too. This is making me thirsty. There are plenty over here, too! We came to a forest where lots of fruits grow, so we can make all kinds of liquor. I've never seen this fruit before. I bet they taste good fresh-picked, too. Master! I picked lots of fruit! No, Master! I picked more fruit! You both picked a lot. Thanks, Guy and Chris. It looks like we tied. Then our contest continues. I don't think so! What did I tell you? If you pick all the fruit off the same trees, the next harvest won't grow. We're sorry. Seventeen Power Missiles! Wait! Who are you? Gon, hang in there! Gon! Gon! What's wrong with you? It's me! What happened to him? I don't know. Could this be a status effect? In that case... All Clear! You have my thanks. What happened? Those symptoms... It's possible he was infected by a vampire. Infected? What's that? By biting people, vampires turn others into vampires who serve them. It's an ability called Infect. Normally, nothing can be done once a person is infected, but... You were able to cure him. That's incredible, Liam. I don't think he was a vampire. Yeah. They can't be out during the day. They turn into dust when they're exposed to sunlight, right? But what if... there were a Dracula? What's a Dracula? A Dracula is a mutant vampire born only once every few centuries. Under the power of a Dracula's leadership, the other vampires become stronger as well. They have no weakness to sunlight. Then a real nuisance has shown up. First, we'll gather information. Bad news! We found them! A horde of vampires has been discovered ten kilometers north of here! There are over ten thousand of them! Ten thousand, you say? That's more than a hundred times our number! Then... could it be? Yes. Other residents of this land have been absorbed into their numbers. Yes. We saw orcs and goblins among the horde. If they've taken over other species and are all moving around during the day, then we can assume there's a Dracula. But vampires are normally a timid species who live quietly. The Dracula has driven them into a violent frenzy. We must defeat them so they can't cause additional harm. Hold on. There are ten thousand of them. If we're defeated, we'll be infected and turn into vampires, adding to their numbers. Let's do what we can right now. Tell the nearby villages to evacuate before the fighting starts. Yes, Master! You heard him, guys! Get on it! Got it! But the situation only got worse... It didn't work? No. They wouldn't take us seriously. They said they'd never lose to some scrawny vampires. Then the vampires attacked... The orcs fought back, but they were overwhelmed by their numbers. They're all vampires now. And one vampire showed up who was clearly different from the others. Could it be? All the vampires kneeled before him. He did something to revive all the vampires who had fallen. So he's the Dracula. I thought it would be unwise to stick around, so I ran back here. I'm sorry. It's fine. We wouldn't want you turning into a vampire. Does this mean the vampires will keep reviving until the Dracula is defeated? But it sounds difficult to even get near it. No, actually... Thanks to this information, I have a vision of how we can fight the vampires. What?! We'll stop them right now! New magic battle armor! Equip! Waterfall! Explosion! Gaia Crusher! Anger Blade! Judgment Arrow! This place is swarming with them. Looks like we're done here. Withdraw! Withdraw, everyone! That's the Dracula. Teleport. Well, well... Not a single one of my kin in sight. What have you done? I separated you from your underlings. We're 100 kilometers away from where we just were. You crafty little brat. Once I defeat you, the problem will be solved. Defeat me? Just to be sure, you wouldn't consider coexisting, would you? Of course not. No one can stop me until I've consumed all the lesser species. I see. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia. Nineteen Power Missiles! When did he get behind me? That spell is rather troublesome. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia. Nine Holy Lances! Did I get him? What?! Now it's my turn. Illusion! Dispel! Well, well, you have mastery of all sorts of spells. I still have my trump card. If I use Guardian Radon's armor, my firepower will get a massive boost. But it'll also consume my magic power. It's my final trump card. I can't use it until I have a shot at certain victory. Fireball! Ice Needle! This is pointless. I am immortal. I exist outside of this world's laws. Because I am not alive, I cannot die either. You're not... alive? That's right. This body is merely a vessel. It's merely the object I use to consume the life force floating in the air. I am not alive. But as long this world exists, I am indestructible. Attack me all you want, but it's pointless. You're not alive... Don't worry. Once you become one of my kin, that despair of yours will vanish. Dust Box! What is this? Like the Item Box, living things can't be put inside the Dust Box. But since he's not alive, that's not an issue. You brat! Let me out! We'll see how long he can last inside a box without any life force. It's been ten hours. In other words, ten years. Did he enter a state of suspended animation because he couldn't do anything? We won, right? I'm impressed you handled him with just one spell. If one is all it takes, then one is all I need. Sometimes a single area-of-effect spell is better than a hundred fireballs. That thinking... Those who are skilled with magic tend to become over-reliant on it, but you seem different. Now then... Time to head back to the others. I caught a cold. Are you okay? Asuna... It's because your clothes leave your stomach exposed! Cold! Put this on. Wh-What's this? My stomach is so warm! Keeping warm and eating my special porridge will take care of that cold in no time. No. What? I don't want to be the only one dressed like this! Wait! I'm too old to be wearing— So warm... You both look cute. Thanks to you, I'm all better now! Your Highness. This product is popular among the people. As a noble, I must be aware of the state of society. S-So this is what they call an animal onesie! I want him to call me cute. Your Highness, you look cute! Not you. Hop! Next time, "Liam Tries Becoming King of the Promised Land." ▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 08 (1080p) [96BFA4B5]_eng_English subs Liam! Liam! Are you all right? You defeated the Dracula, didn't you? Yeah. Did something happen here? Yes. They've been acting like that since a moment ago. They suddenly stopped moving. Check this out. I barely applied any force, and this happened. Some had theirs fall out naturally, so we figured you defeated the Dracula controlling them. Does this mean they're all free from the Dracula's control? Probably. Their complexions have improved slightly, too. There's still cleanup to be done, but this settles the matter, for now. Wh-What is that? What's happening? Liam? What's this? It's the Dracula's magic power. Radon? Their physical bodies are controlled by magic, and its source has disappeared. So they're all going to disappear, too? Isn't there anything we can do? I know. All Clear! This holy spell removes all status effects. It saved Gon. It's working. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia! Nineteen All Clears! I'm cured! It's not nearly enough. Calm down. Remember what you said earlier. What? If one is all it takes, then one is all I need. Sometimes a single area-of-effect spell is better than a hundred fireballs. That's it. Guardian Radon! Magic battle armor, equip! My target is a single-target casting of All Clear. I'll turn it into an area-of-effect spell. Wow. Such magic power. We're alive. The pain is gone. Have we been saved? What was that light? Liam? Liam? It's still nighttime. That's good. It's not good! We were worried about you! Are you all right now? Yeah. More importantly, how long was I unconscious? About an hour, I guess. What about the others? The Dracula's magic power? Don't worry about them. They've all calmed down. Liam, what was that? Light poured out of you, and even those who were disappearing regenerated. That was... Master! Are you okay? Are you okay, Master? I'm fine now. I just expended a bunch of magic power at once. Anyway, could you gather the vampires? Not those who were turned into vampires, but those who were vampires to begin with. They're all here. This is everyone? Yes. There weren't many to begin with. So this many snowballed into ten thousand. Please spare the others. I'll take responsibility for everything. Kill me, but spare the others. I don't intend to hold any of you responsible for what happened. What? You were being controlled by the Dracula, right? W-Well, yes, but... More importantly, I'll enable you vampires to walk about during the day, so will you join our village? What?! When morning comes, you'll either be destroyed by the sunlight since you've lost the Dracula's powers, or you'll have to live quietly in the dark like you used to, right? Oh, don't get the wrong idea. I'm not like the Dracula. I just need you to follow two rules. What are they? One, do as I say. Two, don't cause any internal strife. That's all? I won't force you to do anything else. That's the same deal we made. Let's be friends. We gladly accept! You're using Familiar. Actually, I have some improvements. Improvements? Just watch. Just as I created magical battle armor with some adjustments, I'll make some adjustments to the evolution caused by Familiar, too. Contract Magic, High Familiar! Your bodies will not be destroyed by the sunlight! From this day forth, you are Alucard! The vampires evolved into Noble Vampires that aren't destroyed by sunlight. Just over four days after the battle, after 100 hours had elapsed, the Dracula quietly vanished completely. I can't believe the Dracula was defeated by a single human. It's nothing to worry about. But our plans to use it as an excuse to dispatch troops... Forget about that. The issue now is the man who defeated the Dracula. Liam Hamilton. The images of the battle end here. We don't know how he defeated the Dracula. Nineteen simultaneous spellcasts and the power of a dragon. He's a monster wearing a man's skin. A monster... The situation has changed. I want more information. Continue watching him for a while. We'll acquire the land after that. Yes, sir. A monster always appears at the turning point of an era. Will this one prove to be a hero or a demon lord? That was tough. Using Familiar, I instantly formed contracts with ten thousand of the monsters living in the Promised Land. Familiar's magic is fine. The problem is the names. I can't think of ten thousand names. Mr. Liam. Mr. Liam. What is it, Slilun and Slipon? These are slimes I named using Familiar that evolved into Slime Dos. Look at this. For you, Mr. Liam. I see. You made this by dissolving something inside your body. It's smooth and looks just like me. Thank you. We love you, Mr. Liam. We love you. The village is experiencing a construction boom. It's growing from a village into a city to accommodate our new members. The numerous elves who have honed their skills are at the center of the construction efforts. I appointed Reina their leader. Guy and his Gigas guard and patrol the Promised Land. Chris and the werewolves are skilled hunters, so they procure food. I've assigned everyone responsibilities. I think things are going well. Master. What is it? There are humans nearby. Humans? Yes, sir. They claim to be merchants from Quistador. They desire an audience with this nation's king. What will you do? Merchants, huh? Maybe I should meet with them. Wait, king? Indeed. No, I mean, I'm not a king. What are you talking about? You are our master, the king of this land. Uh, since when? I shall ask the others. I believe Mr. Liam to be the king of this land! Does anyone disagree? Nope! That much is obvious! Why would you bother asking us that? I can't imagine anyone but Mr. Liam being our king. Mr. Liam is king. King is strong. King is cool. Very well. Huh? What? I, Radon the golden dragon, issue a proclamation. I recognize Liam Hamilton as king of this land and nation. Liam has been crowned king! This is Mr. Liam's kingdom! Mr. Liam! Mr. Liam! I'm... a king? Master! Is something the matter? I've been waiting for you. Well? Did you learn anything? For the past few days, I've been investigating the situation within the Kingdom of Jamil, but I'm terribly sorry; I failed to learn anything. However... However? I'm certain that everyone from His Majesty to his ministers are hiding something. It's clear that they don't want to pull out of that land, but I don't know why. I see. Maybe there's some secret hidden there. Most likely. Any idea what it is, Radon? Apparently not. I see. It's probably something human-related. Yes. It's likely something so common the dragon god has no interest in it. Just learning the kingdom doesn't plan to leave that land is enough. What will you do? Will you come with me? No. I'll continue my investigation a while longer. Got it. I'll come check on you again. You do have an idea, don't you? What makes you say that? You don't lie. Isn't that what it means if you choose to be silent instead? Your observation skills aren't those of a 12-year-old boy. You won't answer that question? You're just like me. But I really don't know. Liam, do you know what it means to be a guardian? Guardian, as in Guardian Radon? Yes. It means protector, right? Protector of what? Well, it becomes magic battle armor and protects you. No, that's not it. You're not so weak that you need protection. The magic battle armor is a weapon, not a protector. So what does it protect? What was it protecting here? Fill the space with magic power. You leveled up considerably after the previous battle. You should have enough now. Stairs? This feeling... Is it like the magicpedia? Another ancient storage device? Well, well. I'm impressed you figured it out. That's right. This is an ancient storage device. The space itself is the same as that device. Which means there are spells here? You know what crows are, don't you? Yes. Apparently they have a habit of collecting shiny things in their nests. Dragons are similar. What? This is a dragon's den: a place where ancient and forbidden spells are gathered. Ancient and forbidden spells? I couldn't be more excited! This place is the first of them. As your magic power increases, more seals will be broken. You're the first human in centuries to break this— You mean there's more? You're more interested in that? First, give it a try. I see. It's just like a grimoire or the magicpedia. Did you figure it out? Yeah. Then try it. I'll go with nineteen simultaneous spellcasts, my current maximum. Activate! What are these? All 19 of the simultaneously activated spells vanished. My magic power is being canceled out? Exactly. Fireball! All Clear! In other words, it interferes with any attempt to cast this place's ancient spell. That's right. In that case... Activate! It's no use. It's being canceled out. I'll activate the ancient spell and use this rock I found. It didn't work. In that case, Magic Missile. Physical attacks are ineffective, and spells are absorbed and make them multiply. This trial is about weaving between them to master the spell. Their numbers increase over time as well. A trial, huh? Makes sense to me. Since you can cast multiple spells at once, you'll have no trouble with it. You can use one cast to activate the ancient spell and use the remaining casts to intercept them. It's a slow but certain method. No, there's a better way. Oh? Contract Summoning, Liam! You're up. I've got this. I'll use one cast on Contract Summoning and the remaining eighteen to practice the ancient spell. Nineteen Power Missiles! I see. This certainly is quicker. One hour until activation. I can keep going! Five minutes until activation. Almost there! All right! Zero seconds until activation! We've mastered it! In such a short amount of time? Interesting. Here we go. Bring it on. Item Box! Ancient Magic, Absolute Force Shield! Yes! Absolute Force Shield: a barrier that completely blocks a single physical attack. Whether it's a massive boulder or anything else, it's guaranteed to block a single attack. But if it's two pebbles, it can't block the second, and it can't block spells. I'll hit you with my best shot! Bring it. Absolute Force Shield, repeated casts! Okay. A single cast only blocks one attack, so I just need to create barriers at least as quickly as my opponent attacks. On the battlefield, hundreds of arrows might come flying at once, and Asuna's attacks are faster than that. I'll have to work on my speed and number of casts. We can solve those problems with more magic power. Impressive. Absolute Magic Shield is sealed on the next floor. You should increase your magic power further and break the seal. That's what I'll do. Huh? Absolute Magic Shield? Which means... Like its name suggests, it's a barrier that can block any single magic attack. I might be able to do that, then. You can? Yeah. After all, you made this ancient storage device, right? Yes. I've basically figured out how it works. I just need to swap physical for magical, right? I can probably imagine that. What? I'll use all my spellcasts to develop a spell. I'll repeatedly experiment in my imagination and fix any failures. Like Radon said, I have to imagine the causality. Absolute Magic Shield! Is this right? Radon? Hats off to you. I'm amazed you learned an ancient spell in that way. All right! Nineteen Power Missiles! Absolute Magic Shield, repeated casts! All right! Not a single human has dispelled the seals in these ruins for centuries. He's done not only that, but developed an ancient spell on his own as well. What are you doing? I'm letting my body—or rather, my nose— get accustomed to the feeling. Your nose? I'm training so I can detect the presence of magic. I see. It's so you can use your physical and magical barriers correctly, right? Yeah. Why not use both at all times? That wouldn't be impossible, but I want to learn a more efficient way that consumes less magic power. True. It's possible if you're able to instantly assess your opponent's attack. When it comes to the magic I've always longed to use, I don't want to compromise. You're unbelievable. Your curiosity for magic is insatiable. Liam, that must be the source of your strength. Bonus Material I've gotten even cuter since becoming Liam's familiar. Of course, I was cute to begin with. Somehow, I feel like I've gotten slimmer, too. Of course, I had a great body to begin with. I know a spell that will make you even prettier. What? What is it? Teach me! It's the magic of love! Why don't you have Liam cast it on you? What? Jodi, don't be silly! You're so young. I've received tons of love letters since then. Aren't you jealous? Really? That's great. Be jealous! I'm completely rejuvenated, too. I still can't get used to it. Water bounces right off my skin. My skin has regained its elasticity and firmness, and my blemishes, fine wrinkles, back pain, stiff shoulders, the swelling in my feet, and sleep apnea have all improved. This is amazing. Um, Ms. Jodi, that's a bit graphic. Bushy ears! Fluffy tail! I am strong! Don't you mean cute? Open your eyes to your true charm! What's that? Check out these walking pecs! I'm going to get shredded and have my own six-pack! No! Stay fluffy! Elves are all so pretty. Their pointed ears are so mystical. They seem so otherworldly. I wouldn't say that. Nama yatsuhashi! Is that an elf joke? Don't you mean gyoza? Next time, "Liam Tries Talking to a Girl." ▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 09v2 (1080p) [547CBB5B]_eng_English subs Liam! Why are you in such a hurry? Guy needs you to come quickly. Come where? Point 17. Now that the city has gotten larger, we've designated a few meeting points. Teleport to Point 17. Guy. Master, we've been waiting for you. Why is everyone lined up? They say they're messengers from the Principality of Palta. They're here on important business and have requested an audience with you. An audience? So they want to meet with me, the king of this land. I still can't get used to it. Okay, sure. Who's in charge? The man beside the carriage. It is an honor to meet you. My name is Ex Blast. I'm Liam. What business do you have with me, Mr. Ex? My master, His Highness, ordered me to come here. Okay. His Highness desires one thing. For you and Lady Flora to be wed. Wed?! Indeed. By the way, have you already exchanged vows with Princess Scarlet of Jamil? What? Oh, no. It won't be for a little while. I see. Well, His Highness wouldn't dream of making you wait. Huh? What? If you wish, we're prepared to hand over Lady Flora right now. Is this how nobles get married? F-For now, um... why don't you come to the city? We can't speak at length here. Ah, so you'll accept our offer. Thank you. His Highness will be delighted as well. Now, wait a minute... Something dangerous is coming. Absolute Magic Shield! What was that? A Suicide Element. An exploding man-made monster. If your reaction had been any slower, that girl would've been reduced to chunks of flesh. Who would do something like that? I wonder. Perhaps someone who isn't here. What? Ex isn't here? Does that mean it was him? He's likely the one who ordered it. What do you mean? Who knows? Nobles are a strange bunch. Nobles... Guy, I have something to attend to. Protect this area. Keep Flora safe no matter what, and protect the soldiers if you can. Understood. What?! Sorry for dropping in all of a sudden. Is Scarlet around? H-Her Highness is currently in the bath. I'll go get her right away. No, I can wait until she's done. What's this? Apparently she's Lady Flora of Palta. Flora? I've never heard of a noble lady by that name before. A man named Ex Blast was just here. He said the principality wanted me to marry Lady Flora. Ex Blast... I've heard that name before. He's the principality's right-hand man, but he also engages in cloak-and-dagger operations. Anyway, after I agreed to meet with her, a monster called a Suicide Element appeared beside her and exploded. So that's their plan. They're creating an excuse. She'll marry into the land of monsters, where she'll be tragically killed by a monster. Then they can invade. Yes. Humans come up with such interesting ideas. I recognize this girl. Wh-What are you doing? I knew it. This girl is a secret child not officially recognized by the grand duke. She has a mole on her chest, so it must be her. How do you know about that? The physical traits of secret children are sometimes disclosed in case they're ever needed. Where am I? Is this Heaven? Don't die yet. Otherwise, I'll have saved you for nothing. You saved me? I guess no one told you. A monster exploded. Get away! Get away from me! I'm dangerous! There's more? It's all right. I can block any magical explosions that may come. That's not what I mean! Look! I've been cursed! Even if an explosion doesn't kill me, this curse will! A backup plan? A cruel one, at that. You saved me! I don't want to drag you down with me! Please get away from me! A curse? Wh-What are you doing? Quickly! All Clear! Now you're all right. Is there anything else? I-It's gone? I don't believe it. I was told it was impossible to remove. My master can cast holy magic. Curses are meaningless against him. Don't worry. You're safe now. By the way, what kind of curse was it? It was made known to me that the curse would transform its victims into monsters, which would then obey the caster's commands. So they're using Ghoul Liquid. You know what it is? Who are you talking to? The dragon god. It's a curse item. So those exist, too? Do you remember anything? Like what? Turning into nearby monsters... The monsters obey commands... You mean the Dracula. I see. U-Um, what should I do now? Has the principality taken anyone hostage? No, nothing like that. Then you should stay with us. I'll protect you so the Principality of Palta can never harm you again. Very well. Forgive my rudeness, but they're taking you lightly. You mean the Principality of Palta is? No, all three of the neighboring nations. Yeah, I'm sure they are. I believe a display of power is in order. A display of power? As in showing off. So I should show them how strong I am? Ideally, you should demonstrate the power of this nation as well. What should I do? Pick a fight with someone? First, you should issue a currency. Currency? As in money? This is the magic battle armor you made for me. Not just the face and limbs, but every piece of it is exquisitely made, down to the individual scales. When I saw the quality of its construction, I knew you should issue a currency as well. What do you mean? I have here three types of silver coins. Some have clear features, while others are less so. Exactly. This coin with the clearest details is an original Jamil coin. This version was made for mass production by taking a mold from the original. And this is the Jamil coin made in various regions for general distribution. This one's face is the least distinct. As you can see, the features become less distinct each time it's reproduced. Because of that, the materials and clarity of the details are a sign of technical prowess and an indicator of national strength. In other words, if I make coins with features as clear as the original's for distribution... Yes. It's far more justifiable than engaging in war and is an effective display of strength. All right. I'll do it. Impressive. The design and purity of the silver leave nothing to be desired. It's a good demonstration of your skills. You think so? Next are copper coins, but if you make them with pure copper, the copper will be worth more when melted down than as coins. So what do people do? Bronze, made from mixing low-value tin with copper, is used for copper coins. In Jamil, we use roughly 65% copper. Any less, and the material is too hard. This ratio is ideal for balancing clarity of details and value. I see. Gnome, Salamander! What? This silver color... Is this 50%? I'm amazed you can tell. Impressive, Master. You must be the only person in the world who can mass produce coins with such clear details at 50% purity. So, what do you think? Where are these silver coins from? Do you know about Liam's Kingdom? It's a new nation in the Promised Land. That nation of monsters? Yes, all merchants know about it. Are these real? They'll be distributed soon. But before that, we were wondering what the exchange rate would be. These are for distribution? Yeah. They're all of this quality. I don't believe it. Everything about them, from the purity of the silver to the clarity of the features, surpasses Jamil silver coins. Right? Would you take a look at these copper coins, too? This color... What's the purity of this copper? 50%. 50%? With these details? What's your judgment? One to three. If they're all this quality, then they'll be worth three times as much as Jamil's currency. Apparently this nation is seen as dangerous because it's a land of monsters, so this was delivered to me through the Hunter's Guild. Master, you seem down. Is something wrong? It's this. I see. I heard you built a city. I'll overlook that you didn't come to greet me. I shall make a deal with you. Come see me soon. Scarlet? What an amusing joke. C-Calm down. I'm all right. I'm sorry. It's okay. I'm glad you're angry on my behalf. Not at all. Objectively, what do you think? There is no need for you to obey him. Albrevit is not the head of the family, and he's probably doing this on his own to redeem himself after his recent blunder. I see. An request from the head of the Hamilton family would merit a response, but there's no need to respond to any requests from this man. Got it. Thanks for the advice. Y-You honor me with your words. This place is amazing. I heard it was a nation of monsters, but it's far more developed than I imagined. Thanks. So, anyway... Oh, right. We have business to discuss. Is there someplace quiet we can talk? In that case, please use the house that was built for me. It may be inconvenient for you to use your own. Okay, thanks. We'll do that. This way, Bruno. Sure. That was Princess Scarlet, right? Yeah, so? That's amazing. So, why did you come here? Right. King Liam, I have a request. What? I ask that you grant my family permission to conduct trade within your nation. We'll obey your laws and pay taxes. We'll do everything according to your nation's rules, so please. W-Wait, Bruno. Calm down and start from the beginning. Right. Forgive me. This land is surrounded by nations of Jamil, Quistador, and Palta. And it's expected to prosper under your rule. It's likely that this place will become a nexus of trade routes, so I came here to make the request. I see. As the head of your family? Yes. Albrevit pompously demanded I meet him despite not being the head of his family. Bruno, despite being the head of a poor family, came here himself to lower his head to his younger brother. Okay, Bruno. Thank you. Now raise your head. Let's talk this through. He was the first to befriend me after I became Liam. He was my only ally at the mansion. Scarlet, can you hear me? I hear you. I'm thinking about granting my brother's request. Any advice? Very well. I believe there are only two things you need to do. First, treat him warmly in all matters, such as taxes and establishing a base of operations in this city. Second, treat Albrevit and the Hamilton family coldly. Treat those who are friendly to you warmly and those who make light of you coldly. If necessary, crush them by force. That is what a king does. If you'll excuse me. So that was your brother? He's quite respectable for one so young. Instead of using his position as your older brother, he approached you with sincerity from the start. He seemed quite competent to me. Yeah. The position makes the man. Huh? He rose from fourth son of a nobleman to head of a family, albeit a poor one. His status and sense of responsibility changed him. You're right. But that's not necessarily the case for an eldest son who simply inherits his position. Indeed. That's why I proposed to the first king of Jamil that nobles be stripped of their titles every three generations. What? That was your suggestion? Did the dragon god say something? Yeah. Of course it was his idea. Because of that system, most nobles are desperately trying to achieve something. You were interesting as well. What? How? You asked for that girl's opinion before hearing the specifics. Your position as king made you do that. When you don't understand something, you ask for your retainer's opinion. As far as I know, that's how a wise king behaves. Huh? That girl, Scarlet, is bright. Her suggestion was not wrong. You mean using currency to show off my technical prowess? Yes. However, it will only be effective against those who are intelligent as well. Really? What if the leader of another nation were like your eldest brother? Oh, right... I'm sure you'll be invaded by fools a few more times in the future. I'll have to fight, too. But my current style won't be enough. Mages are defenseless while they're casting spells. You have your simultaneous spellcasting. But it takes a lot of power to do. You truly are a fool for magic. Huh? If you didn't think about magic day and night, you wouldn't have reached that level. Accept it as a compliment. Magic has another flaw. It can be suppressed. To make up for those flaws, you'll have to strengthen yourself at all times using your own magic power. My magic power? You mean I should cast spells inside my body? Simply use magic power as a source of strength instead of forming it into a spell. Can you sense the flow of magic power in others? A bit. In that case... Huh? Wh-Who are you? It is I. Radon?! You're a woman? That's not important. I'll show you an example. Watch closely. A way of using magic power that isn't spellcasting... I see. I'll strengthen my legs but won't cast a spell. Physical enhancement without spellcasting. I did it! Huh? Ow... Did I mess up? I'm astonished. How do you learn so quickly? Uh... Is that a compliment? No matter. I suppose it makes you worth teaching. Currently, you are like a child. Power Missile! You play with all your might and fall over when you're exhausted. Are these those bubbles from the basement? You must learn to pace your magic power usage. Try imbuing those five locations with magic power. Like this? Assume the current amount is the total. Now adjust each location to 20% within ten seconds. What? Your total level just rose from 100% to 110%. Let's see. I need to bring it down to 20%... Huh? Too slow. Again. Okay. I did it! You managed it within ten seconds. Next, try 25% in your left hand and right foot and 15% in your right hand and left foot. So we're shuffling body parts? Sounds difficult. I'm surprised. I thought you'd immediately lose motivation for magic power training. If I can master this, I can cast 19, 23, or even 101 spells by adjusting their strength. Power Missile! I may encounter enemies who can use something like Absolute Magic Shield and those who can reflect spells. Then I'll need to be able to cast spells in between firing off others. Did I get something wrong? No, I wouldn't say wrong. You sure do like to phrase things that way. You wouldn't say I'm wrong, huh? That's two steps ahead. I was planning to tell you about it once I trained you and you overcame two more walls. Perhaps you are a prodigy when it comes to magic. Next time, "Liam Tries Creating and Playing in an Ocean." ▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 10 (1080p) [3D406A69]_eng_English subs Next, head at zero. Clockwise from your right hand: 10, 20, 30, 40. Got it. I continued practicing my magic power allocation under Radon's instruction. Good. You nearly have complete control over the movement of your magic power. You're ready to move onto the next stage. The next stage? There's more? Wait one moment. Thanks for waiting. What did you just do? You'll understand once you complete this next task. Take this. A rope of light? We're going to use this to play tug of war. Try pulling with your right hand at zero. It won't budge. This tug of war uses magic power, not physical strength. I see. That's why it wouldn't budge at zero magic power. Try using 10. I've imbued myself with magic power, too. I see. I'm going to make gradual adjustments to my allocation. Make sure you're always allocating an equal amount. So after mastering my own, I'm learning to detect the power of others. Ow... Do you understand now? Yeah. I need to focus my entire being on this. So this is the level of their magic power. I'll match the power I feel through the rope. 20. 30. 99. Huh? Your magic power vanished from the rope? Focus. It's not coming through the rope. It's coming through the air. It feels like it'd vanish if I lost focus for even a moment. You're picking this up quicker than expected. You should notice soon. Notice what? There's something I should be noticing. It's the same as my own magic power? That's right. But I thought your power was far greater than this. When I returned inside you earlier, I left some extra magic power behind. This body currently only holds as much magic power as you have. That's why you said I'd figured it out. Yes, though I thought it would take longer. Are we done already? Yes. This is your final test. Fire off as many simultaneous spells as you can. What? Okay. Nineteen Power Missiles! What?! 27, 28, 29? But how? My magic power hasn't changed. By honing your limbs and senses, you've learned to use your magic power more efficiently. Just by doing that? Your simultaneous spellcasting capacity has doubled. What a difference optimization makes. Are you familiar with the phrase "soft methods beat brute force"? Huh? Yes. Do you know that's only the first half? There's more? The second half is "brute force cuts through soft methods." I had no idea there was more. Humans still prefer "soft methods beat brute force," don't they? Do they? I guess I hear that more often. In terms of strength alone, humans in this land are relatively weak. Their sense of inferiority stemming from that makes them unconsciously desire to beat overwhelming power with skill. Does that mean "brute force cuts through soft methods" is correct? Until now, you've used brute force to power up. I've helped you to optimize as well. "Brute force and soft methods together." "Brute force and soft methods together"? Might and skill. One isn't more correct than the other. Both are important. Might and skill. Brute force and soft methods together. I'll keep that in mind from now on. Now that the city is larger, I'm regularly holding work briefings so no problems occur. We're nearly done working in the northern area, so we'll send more personnel to the east. Also, work has begun on your palace. I hope you're looking forward to it. I am, thanks. Anything else to report? Just water and salt. We're entirely dependent on you for those. It's not a huge burden, so don't worry about it. Come to think of it, where do you always get all that water and salt? I produce them from seawater that I get from the ocean. It's simple using my Item Box and illusion. But wouldn't a method that doesn't involve you personally producing them be better? You're right. In the future, the citizens should be able to procure those by themselves, too. It doesn't make sense for a king to help with this kind of work. I see. All right. I'll think of a way to acquire seawater using magic, too. I have a question for the dragon god. What is it? Radon says, "What is it?" Are there any saline lakes or places where we could excavate rock salt in the Promised Land? I believe there might be something southwest of this city. What makes you say there might be? Wild cattle and sheep always gathered around there. Because cattle and sheep gather there? I see. Then it's possible there's salt there. What do you mean? Cattle and sheep like to lick rock salt. I see. Dragon god, could you tell us exactly where that place is? Very well. I'll let Liam know later. Radon will tell me later. Thank you. This concludes today's briefing. It'd be nice if we had an ocean. An ocean? Yeah. You said you'd find a way to get seawater with magic, but wouldn't having an ocean solve it? I guess so. The dragon god is the reason there is no ocean here. What do you mean? According to legends, this land was once connected to the ocean, but during the War of Three Dragons, the dragon god dropped a huge landmass in the area of modern day Palta, creating the current inland landscape. What? That doesn't sound possible. Such a huge undertaking. I know. It's too bad, though. If we had access to the ocean, that would solve our problem. Well, I guess things don't always go our way. Radon, Asuna said earlier that it'd be nice to have an ocean. You can't come up with a spell? No, I've come up with a spell, but it involves modifying the terrain on a massive scale, and I don't have nearly enough magic power. Oh? You're going to try creating an ocean, then? You'll lend me your strength? I will not. I see. It's no problem. Simply work at the scale you can achieve currently. All right. L-Liam, what is this? The ocean. Well, more of a pool of seawater. You created this overnight? It's salty. It really is seawater. Did you create this seawater using magic? No, I brought it from the actual ocean. Gnome modified the terrain so the water would pool and created a beach around the edge. So this isn't actually the ocean. Won't it dry up eventually? Our master wouldn't make such a mistake. He must have done something to prevent that. Did you? Yeah. I've used my Item Box to keep it connected to the ocean at all times. What? It's connected to the ocean? So even if we use this water, it'll replenish itself. That's right. But will anyone accidentally wander in through here? Don't worry about that. Living creatures can't enter the Item Box, remember? Impressive, Master. The more you describe it, the more perfect it sounds. Is something wrong? No. Since we've got this, I was hoping maybe we could do something. Like what? Like swim. Huh? The weather's nice, so we might as well. Why don't we swim together? Asuna, how dare you use the sacred ocean our master made in that way. Now, now. Lend me your ear. Whisper, whisper. Right? I-I see. I suppose that's acceptable once in a while. What? Does this mean Scarlet's for swimming, too? Master, please allow us to swim here. Uh, that's fine... All right! I'll go get the others! What is this? Mr. Liam, do you not like swimsuits? What? Whoa! My, my. I'm pleased you're looking at me so much. S-Sorry! Mr. Liam, what do you think of this swimsuit? I-It's really nice. Really? Thank you, Mr. Liam. Hey, no fair. Mr. Liam, what do you think of mine? Me, too. Well? Does it suit me? Is this cute? Look at me as well, Mr. Liam. Uh, yeah. You all look great. All right! Master! Ow... What do you think of this swimsuit? Wh-Why are you wearing that? It's the easiest to move around in. That's a silly reason! What? Do you not like this kind? I-I wouldn't say that. All right! Are you all right? Yeah, thank you! S-Sorry! I don't look weird, do I? You look great. I'm not sure I can do this. Don't worry about it. Look, Liam. Wh-What do you think, Master? I chose this one. You look really nice, I think. Th-Thank you. Okay, let's play! You too, Liam! We can't win with you playing, Mr. Liam. It's not fair. Maybe I overdid it. Putting this on your skin will prevent sunburn. What is this liquid? Beauty is a painful and difficult road. What is this?! Have some! Wh-What was that? You let your guard down. Why, you... Master? I got carried away. It's all right. Liam! Master! Liam, let's race to the other shore. The losers have to obey to the winner. Okay, start! Hey, wait! I'm exhausted. Everyone wore swimsuits that suited them well, but... That's not something I needed to see. You're actually happy about it, aren't you? N-No comment. Scarlet? Master. Did something happen? My subordinate just brought me some unfortunate news. The Aiji Region of Jamil is experiencing a severe drought. Aiji? It's my mother's homeland. I'm sorry for bringing that up when I serve you. No, it's all right. Anyway, a drought, huh? So they need water? Well, yes. We can provide that. What? We can make all the water they need from seawater, with Celcius, and we can transport it easily using Item Box and Teleport. B-But why? They're a neighboring nation. It's better to try to get along. You're not wrong about that. Is there a problem? No. I'll ask His Majesty about it. Okay. You'll be my envoy and deliver this offer to him. Tell them we'll provide as much water as they need, and we need nothing in return since this is a natural disaster. Understood. That's rather generous of you. It's what you taught me. "Brute force and soft methods together." At Scarlet's suggestion, I minted currency to demonstrate my skill. You could call it a coercive act. But rather than only coercing, I should show them I can use my skill to our mutual benefit, too. So you're applying my lesson. Yeah. You truly do have the makings of a wise king. What? What is it? You just seemed like you wanted to say something. I sensed a fluctuation in your emotions. That act may be for nothing. That's all I thought. For nothing? Why? What you're doing isn't wrong. Even if you were enemies, assisting each other during disasters is a wise choice. But many people cannot make the wise choice. The higher a person's status, the more their pride interferes, causing them to make wrong choices. Is that right? Albrevit. Oh, right... That one word makes that argument quite convincing. Are you saying the King of Jamil might be like him? "Too great a favor leads to problems later." It's a phrase I heard from a human once that explains most foolish acts. I pray nothing like that happens. I'm sorry. You were just trying to be kind. Well, I expected this. What reason did he give? The reason he gave was "our nation can handle a disaster of this scale." Handle it how? He didn't elaborate. So far, refugees have been evacuating to surrounding regions, so they've been sending supplies there. They cannot transport that much water. Certainly not more than Item Box and Teleport could. Yes, exactly. Shall we make it rain? You can do that? Among the highest-level spells which you call holy magic, there are those that control the weather. Really? No, not today. But I expect you to teach me later. Why not? "Brute force and soft methods together." Making it rain with magic would be a continuation of brute force. It's the soft methods' turn this time. You're right. Your Majesty? I have something serious to discuss. What is it? You're a noble of Jamil, yes? Yes. Do nobles ever provide disaster relief? We do. It's been recognized as an accomplishment to preserve a family's status. I see. Are you here about the drought in Aiji? Yes, I am. But the King of Jamil refused my offer of help. I see. So I'll create water and give it to you. I want you to be the one officially providing help and distributing water. Item Box. I'll use Teleport to get where I need to go... and provide barrels of water, which you'll distribute. I understand. You can count on me. But providing enough water for all of Aiji will cost a lot of money, so if I could have a few days... You can pay me ten silver Jamil coins. What?! That's how much a manual laborer makes in a day on average, right? I can make that much in three days, so that's sufficient payment. But then... You acquired the water at far below asking price because you got it from the source, and since it's disaster relief, they kindly charged you only labor costs. Brilliant, Your Majesty. This type of disaster relief is unprecedented. If you'll excuse me. They're already trying to keep an eye on you. You think so? That official from Jamil said they're here to coordinate the princess's wedding, but they actually intend to watch and make sure you leave Aiji alone. I didn't imagine they'd go that far. Human pride is a troublesome thing. I've never visited Aiji, so I can't teleport there. And if I'm being watched, I can't act carelessly. I'll have my illusion— Excuse me. I have news to report. They've sent men to all the various regions. You mean the envoy from Jamil? They said they're examining the actual route that will be taken to prepare for the princess' wedding. What should we do? Got it. Let them do as they please. Put the minimum effort into watching them. As long as they don't do or install anything suspicious, leave them be. Very well. Well, now I can't even use my illusion. How can I remain here and secretly send only my illusion to Aiji? I'll give it a shot. Contract Summoning, Liam! Here we go. Got it. Wind Cutter! I was trying to change his appearance, but this will make him stand out more. Dispel. Next. Contract Summoning, Liam! So it does copy how I look when I summon it. And anything that happens to the illusion is undone when it's dispelled. Wait a minute. If everything gets reset, then... Your magic power is equal, so you should use an incantation. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia! High Familiar, Amelia! A high-level version of a familiar contract. An original spell by me. I can make my familiars evolve to fit my vision. You are Amelia, the singer I adore! What do you think? Perfect. You sound just like her, too. Can you cast spells? Item Box. It worked. Okay. I'll stay here, and my illusion can cast spells as Amelia. Now we can transport water to Aiji without anyone finding out. I'm counting on you. Sure. Rather, yes, you can count on me. I sent off my illusion in Amelia's form to carry out my disaster relief plan in Aiji. Next time, "Liam Tries Building a Magic City." ▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 11 (1080p) [9B1D4495]_eng_English subs Exchange with people from outside the kingdom has enlivened the city. The kingdom's currency is circulating, and starting with my brother Bruno, we've begun trading with merchants from neighboring nations. Principality of Palta Quistador Promised Land (Liam's Nation) Jamil Situated between three nations, this land is on its way to becoming a center of trade. Meanwhile, the Aiji region in Jamil is facing a severe drought, but my offer to help was rejected. So I sent my illusory double disguised as Amelia there. They're watching me closely. Until my illusion delivers the water, I have to remain here and do nothing for Aiji to create an alibi. I should do something to draw attention to myself. But what should I do? Mr. Liam! Mr. Liam! Are you free? Let's play! Your bodies are filthy. Our bodies? Filthy? You're right! We clean! Clean? Clean? Yeah, you're clean now. Of course you'd get dirty jumping around in these conditions. All right. I've made my decision. How is this, Master? Perfect. Could you break these down into gravel? Very well. All right, everyone! We've got more work to do! Yeah! Summon Gnomes! Dig a groove the full width of the road. So, how will you pave the road? There are three ways to build roads. First, there's stone pavement. A groove is dug to form a road, which is paved with broken up stones. Then there's brick pavement, where bricks are laid together. Finally, a special soil can be heated until it melts, then poured onto the road and left to solidify. Special soil? The humans called it "flammable soil." Flammable, huh? What is it? We're talking about flammable soil! Hearing about that makes me want to try it with my magic! You're as obsessed with magic as ever. Okay, that should do it. That's deep. Is it about a meter deep? Jamil's triumphal avenue is just about the only road a meter thick. Triumphal avenue? It's an avenue used by armies victorious in war to reach the palace. And you make things like that without a second thought. Look at the faces of the officials observing you. It's done, Master. Looks good. Could you pack that into this trench? Put a little extra so it sticks out on top. Understood. Do it, Salamanders. I see. So that's what you chose. All right! Gravel pavement and flammable soil. My original paving method that combines both is complete. DUMBFOUNDED After paving the roads within the city, I decided to extend the roads outside its borders. If anything, these are more important. What is it? You seem awfully serious. Well, once upon a time... In my previous world, that is. A town I stopped in happened to experience the following. The town was regularly visited by a peddler. But one day, even though his regular appointment had passed, the peddler didn't show up. Was he attacked by wolves? Nothing that extreme. About half a day's travel from the town, the peddler's wagon wheel was stuck in a hole. That's no fun. The townsfolk worked together to help the peddler. If he'd been any unluckier, he would've had to give up on his wagon and his goods. Being human must be so inconvenient. So the city's roads are important, but roads connecting to other cities and nations are more important. That thinking is correct. All right. This road should be impervious to holes. Mr. Liam, Mr. Liam! Jodi made this. It's lunch for you. Lunchtime already, huh? That looks good. Mr. Liam? I see. This isn't good enough. Slilun and Slipon, I'll eat later. Wait there. Okay. We wait. I knew it. Of course. What is it? I just realized this isn't good enough, thanks to Slilun and Slipon. What do you mean? It's quicker if you see for yourself. Salamander, melt about ten centimeters of the road's surface. Gnome, adjust the road so the center rises. All done. Now we'll test it by pouring water on it. I see. Now it drains properly. I started paving the roads because Slilun and Slipon were dirty. Seeing them reminded me of something. Roads wear down in the middle where people walk. Being made of stone doesn't change that. If the road is flat, then eventually water will pool there. I see. A splendid idea. All right. Okay, everyone! We're going to repave all the roads we just made! What? Are we going to make them better? I completely forgot about creating an alibi for Jamil and became engrossed in paving roads. Heave ho! Heave ho! Heave ho! I continued paving roads the next day, too. While the others paved the roads with gravel... What is that? A bed. What are you talking about? See? This is surprisingly difficult. Ah. You're training? That's right. The training Radon assigned me was to allocate and maintain the desired amount of magic power to various points in my body. Through that process, I realized something. When flesh is imbued with magic power instead of using it to cast spells, it grants physical strength or weight. So I had an idea. If I can get used to this, then I can keep training even while I sleep. I'm amazed you came up with that idea. Hup. I've always wanted to cast magic. It can't hurt to practice the fundamentals. I'll adjust my distribution of magic power, fix my posture, get back up again, and lie on the rope. I just have to take my time practicing just like I always have. Is it a little easier now? Yeah. Then you must be able to tell now. Tell what? Something's different. What is it? Did you notice? Yeah. I can sense subtle differences in magic that I couldn't detect before. It's the differences in the land. The land? Magic power is the inherent power a person possesses. Differences in the land they live on and what they eat and drink manifest as subtle differences in the wavelength of their power. I see. Magic Detection. All three nations are here?! Impressive work. And yes, they are. So many spies from Palta and Quistador, not just Jamil, have brazenly come here. They don't know that you can detect them. Power can be a deterrent, but not invisible power. Power is a deterrent... The number of soldiers an army has is exactly that. Would you want to invade a nation with 100 million soldiers? No way. If all three nations are watching me this way, then they have more animosity for me than not. And the best way to assess an enemy's combat strength is... You called, Master? How much military force do Jamil, Palta, and Quistador have? How many soldiers can they mobilize? Since the three nations keep each other in check, if they were to interfere with one another, Jamil and Palta could each mobilize 20,000, while Quistador could mobilize 50,000. What if they don't? If they wanted to flood our nation with soldiers to be the first to conquer us, Jamil and Palta could mobilize twice as many, but Quistador always fights at full force, so they wouldn't send much more than 50 thousand. 130 thousand all together, huh? That'd be tough to fight off alone. Even including civilians, we only have about 10 thousand people. Even with the new magical battle armor, it's not enough. If all combatants were equipped with original battle armor, it would be. I made my new armor because we can't do that. They're easy to make, but the original version is far stronger in combat. I'll have to keep playing my cards well so we can avoid a fight. Yes. When it comes to foreign policy, you can count on me. Thank you. I will. Yes, sir. There are three nations bordering ours, but there are others throughout the continent. It wouldn't be odd if they sent agents, too. You're a smart one. Magic Detection. Focus. Sense stronger, deeper, farther. This magic power... Get back, everyone! Gnome! Dig straight down! Hup. I knew it. Is this high mithril? The magic power I detected was coming from to this. Not only that, but this is a huge vein. With this much... Yes. You could make magical battle armor for everyone. And if I have spirits possess them... They'll become even stronger. This will make up for the difference in military force. No, that's not all. Master, what's going on? Scarlet, spread the word. Our kingdom possesses a high mithril vein that will let us equip all our soldiers with armor and have some left over. Yes, sir. This vein will be this nation's visible deterrent. Heave ho! Heave ho! Heave ho! I've temporarily paused paving and brought more people from the city to begin mining the high mithril. With this much, we could make hundreds— no, thousands of suits of magic battle armor. Wow, we really will be able to make enough for everyone. It's partly because you're so skilled at refining ore. Done! High mithril ingots! When I think back to when we could only get a few nuggets, they feel so heavy! But we'll have to pause paving while refining these. If only we could provide more assistance. A decent number of elves can cast magic, right? Yes. After forming familiar contracts with you, a number of members of every species have awakened their ability to cast magic. However, we lack grimoires... Right. Learning spells requires possessing a grimoire. Normally, it takes a while to learn a spell. This magicpedia is like a grimoire, but lending it to every single person would be horribly inefficient. If only we could mass-produce grimoires, too. Mass-produce grimoires? What? The magicpedia is an ancient device made of high mithril that stores magic knowledge. It effectively turns every spell I know into a grimoire. We could do that. What? No, wait. Instead of making individual rings, we should build something like that underground altar. The entire subterranean ruin where Guardian Radon was is an ancient storage device. If we built a structure like that and everyone trained together... No, that's not right. Mr. Liam? Reina, can you cast any magic? Yes, ice magic. Okay. Salamanders, melt the road's surface and the high mithril. Gnomes, remove the road's surface and cover it with a thin layer of high mithril. Then I'll cast a spell on the high mithril. Finally, we'll restore the removed pavement. Mr. Liam, what are you doing? Reina, stand over there. Y-Yes, sir. Do you feel anything? I sense some kind of tremendous energy. Spells are being woven inside me. Spells are appearing in my thoughts. Ice Needle! I fired off a spell! It worked. How did I cast a spell? I used magic to turn the high mithril in the road into an ancient storage device. Laying it under city roads instead of building a structure allows anyone to learn spells. So that's what you were doing. That's amazing, Mr. Liam. But we'll have to repave all the roads again. We're ready! Okay, go ahead. Fireball! Magic Shield. Ice Needle! Magic Shield. Mr. Liam, Mr. Liam! Ready when you are. Cyclone! Magic Shield. Wow! Everyone's casting magic. Because I laid ancient storage devices under all city roads, being in this city is like carrying a grimoire with you at all times. Now even people who don't know spells will be able to help defend the city. That's not all. Stand over there. Okay. Reina, try casting the spell Telephone. Telephone? I've never cast this spell before, but I know how to use it. This is similar to the Telepathy spell you used, isn't it? Yeah. Telepathy transmits thoughts, and Telephone transmits your normal voice across vast distances. But how did you know I'd be able to cast it? Because I made it that way. The requirement for using Telephone is having a familiar contract with me. Which means everyone in this nation can use it? That's right. It takes time to cast a spell when you first use it. I know that very well. Telephone. It worked. Um, can you hear me, Natasha? What? Is that you, Reina-san? Where are you? She actually heard me. How can I hear your voice when you're not here? Mr. Liam invented a new spell. What?! This is incredible, Mr. Liam. This spell will make it easier for us to communicate with each other. Also... You've made an incredible city. There isn't another one like it anywhere else. It's a magic city. A magic city... That's pretty cool. A magic city... The sound of that made me incredibly excited! It was unanimously decided that the king should live in a magnificent home, so a splendid palace was constructed almost immediately. To confirm, everyone here is an applicant, correct? Then we'll begin the first meeting to select Mr. Liam's personal maids. Before that, you can't be maids! What are you even doing here? We wish to serve our master, too. We will even wear maid uniforms. Serve Mr. Liam. Wear maid uniform. Enough! This is against the rules! Get out! Now let's pull ourselves together and... Hold it right there! I believe those who can't perform household chores should be disqualified. B-But serving my master is my duty... We already serve him most of the time. You can come back once you learn to take care of yourselves. There, there. Let's pull ourselves together and... Huh? Only the elves are left? I lost weight so I'd look good in a maid uniform. I'm glad I worked hard on my household chores. Our everyday habits are important. To make things fair, we'll draw lots. Okay! Yes! Yes! Laundry duty? I can sniff Mr. Liam's clothes and bedding all I want. My cooking will become Mr. Liam's flesh and blood. Going forward, a new lottery will be held once every month. If you weren't chosen this time, good luck next month. Okay! Next time! Me, too! Since that day, apparently they've been holding secret meetings without my knowledge every month. Next time, "The Kingdom of Liam Radon." ▶ [SubsPlease] Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita - 12 (1080p) [41C9A40B]_eng_English subs I-Incredible. This is magic? Flora, daughter of the Duke of Palta. She's one of the people who has formed a familiar contract with me using Familiar. As my future bride, she lives here. Can you extinguish it? I'll try. Looks like you can use it without issue. Everyone can use this spell, can't they? Yeah. I'm planning to lay high mithril in the roads to everyone's homes. Fire! I'm thinking about developing spells to light ovens and draw water from wells. Water! Fire and water, too? We've got a high mithril vein, after all. I'd like to use it effectively outside of battle, too. But using such a precious material to benefit the lives of commoners feels like a waste. No, this is fine. Light, fire, and water. If these become more convenient to use, then people will have more time to use as they see fit. In other words, they'll be able to do more things. This is something I ought to do. Mr. Liam is as amazing as I thought. In Palta, the grand duke and other nobles never considered the lives of commoners. This nation is incredible. It was only recently founded, but life is already far more convenient than it is in the capital of Palta. Reina compared this place to a magic city. I'd like to actually make it one. Master, can you hear me? Guy? What is it? There is a group of people here requesting an audience with you. An audience? Who are they? They claim to be dragoons from Quistador and their captain. The dragoons? You know them? Yes. Dragoons are knights who ride dragons. The dragoons of Quistador are famous for their skill. Their dragons are as obedient as dogs and as valiant as lions. Dragon knights? Now that sounds amazing. Master. I brought them with me. So these are the dragoons. What's the matter? Calm down! What is the meaning of this? We don't know! The dragons suddenly... It's as though they're frightened by something! What's wrong? Y-Your Highness! It's him! The dragons are afraid of him! What? The dragons are afraid of me? Why? Little lizards. I seem to have triggered their survival instincts. Survival instincts? It's a response commonly seen in beasts. They fear the strong. But they look similar to Radon Junior. Don't lump me and my children in with those lizards. I'll admit there are similarities in our appearances, but we're as different as humans and starfish. That's totally different! Sorry for making judgments based solely on appearances. So long as you understand. So, uh... My name is Sheila, Sheila Austreim. I am the 19th princess of Quistador and the first ever head of the Austreim family. Nineteen. That's a prime number. You are Liam Hamilton, king of the land of monsters, are you not? I am. Good. Then let's cut to the chase. I challenge you to a duel! What? Why fight a duel? A silly question. How do two people come to understand each other? Uh, by having drinks together? By exchanging blows. What? You seem surprised. Oh, I know what you want to say. You do? I figured you wouldn't. You wish to say the quickest way for a man and woman to understand one another is through intercourse. But unfortunately, you are a child, and I am a virgin. In other words, such an act would be impossible. So we must settle for the second best way. She didn't know after all! So, uh... Now, fight me. I shall determine if you are worthy of joining forces with Quistador. Join forces? As in an alliance? In that case, I have no choice. Quistador Principality of Palta Promised Land (Liam's Nation) The kingdom of Jamil, the principality of Palta, and the kingdom of Quistador. I still haven't formed any kind of alliance with any of the three neighboring nations. Jamil I'm to wed Scarlet from Jamil, but with the incident in Aiji, there's no telling how that will go. Palta sent Flora, but considering how that happened, the situation is unclear. Now an alliance with Quistador has fallen into my lap. I don't understand this princess, but I get the feeling she isn't a bad person. Very well. Let's fight. That's what I wanted to hear. Where shall we fight? Here? Yes. In that case, don't expect me to hold back! She vanished? Absolute Shield! Eleven magic shields, twelve force shields! A barrier against physical attacks? Not bad. Behind me? No, to the left? How about this? Your barriers block magic, too? In that case... I can hear her voice, but I can't see her. Is she moving incredibly fast? Dodge, now! What is that? A magic sword. It's neither purely magical nor physical. So neither Absolute Shield can block attacks made with it. Liam Hamilton, you are defeated! Time for the finishing blow! Do you surrender? Can you see my movements? No, then how about this? It's not just luck. How is he keeping up with my speed? This is how. What's this? A fog of magic power. Your speed was greater than I could perceive. So instead of tracking you with my eyes, I used this fog to detect you. Wherever you go, there is no fog. I linked my magic power and body so my finger would be drawn to wherever the fog was missing. That's how you did it? You intrigue me. Are we done already? I've see how strong you are. With such magic power and resourcefulness, I could make you the top court mage in Quistador. I'd like to have a nice, relaxed chat. Is that all right? In that case... Wh-What is the meaning of this? Is this an illusion? It's one of Radon's spells, Teleport. Ah, yes. The dragon crown. The dragon crown? Am I wrong? Um... That's correct. She's talking about me. No, apparently you're correct. I see. I'd heard you mastered many of his spells, but it seems to be true. So, you wanted to discuss an alliance, right? Yes, precisely. Jamil and Palta both offered me princesses as brides. Will she make a similar offer? Do you have any conditions? A military nonaggression pact. That's the only major condition. What? That's all? Yes. It's too good a deal. I'd expect a military nonaggression pact to be part of any alliance. But that's all? Does she have some ulterior motive? I can see from your expression that you doubt me. To be frank, yes. "Do not make a move on the dragon crown." That saying has been passed down for generations in Quistador. The dragon crown? What happened between your nation and Radon? Our nation was nearly destroyed. Is that true? Hmph. Did it have something to do with the War of Three Dragons? Partially because of that, Quistador sent me, the leader of the dragoons. If you have truly inherited the power of the dragon crown, our dragons were bound to react in some way. The outcome was greater than I expected. I can't believe the dragoon's mounts disobeyed their riders. You undoubtedly possess something of the dragon crown. I see. So, do you accept our offer of an alliance? What do you think? It's your nation. Do as you please. You could give me some advice, since you're involved this time. Then accept her offer. It's better to have fewer enemies. No matter how powerful a nation's army is, it is wise to have no more than one enemy. Got it. I accept your offer. A wise choice. Of course. She's negotiating with someone who possesses the power of Radon. She was bluffing. Radon, what did you do to them? Well, we have a deal. Yes. By the way, my research didn't turn up any answers. What is the name of your nation? The name of my nation? I haven't chosen one yet. Um... Radon? What is it? This nation's name is Liam Radon. It's a nation ruled by the human I've granted absolute power. L-Liam... Radon... Since you said I was involved. Are you getting back at me for earlier? A nation crowned with Radon's name. The name Radon revealed himself to announce dramatically increased my status and spread throughout the world in the blink of an eye. What are you, a child? While I was insulting Radon, I had not realized that yet. After Radon withdrew back inside me, I continued my meeting with the still shaken Sheila to discuss an alliance between Quistador and Liam Radon. We'd officially sign the deal another day after Sheila returned to her country. Maybe she can't stop thinking about Radon. The name Liam Radon is a little embarrassing, but judging by Sheila's reaction, it might deter war. That's enough for today. I had lodgings prepared for you, so I'll show you there. Oh? Wh-What's this? What is it? The city is bright. There's light coming from most of the windows. It's the Light spell. A spell? It's based on an ancient storage device—or rather, the roads. Something that functions as a grimoire extends to all buildings. You extended a grimoire to buildings? Th-The method aside, I created a system that allows people to cast spells while they're inside buildings. All buildings? All buildings. It's glowing even though there's nothing there! Water. What?! She just produced water! That's a spell, too. Light, water, and fire. All three of these can be used inside any home. As the night gets darker, the number of lights in the city increases. It's like a nightless city. That sounds kind of cool. How did you achieve this? I found a high mithril vein, so I used that in place of a grimoire and laid it throughout the city. You have high mithril as well?! Your army must be mighty, too. What? Nothing. If everyone is using magic on such a massive scale, you must have many magic crystals as well. Magic crystals? You don't know what those are? What are they? Very well. I shall tell you. Magic crystals are compared to many things, but my favorite comparison is poop. P-Poop? Yes, as in excrement. Right... I never thought I'd hear that word come from a princess's mouth. In any case, it is like poop because it can be used as fertilizer. Magic crystals are the accumulation of magic power that spills over when a spell is cast. It's like residue from burning a candle. When a spell is cast, extra magic power disperses into the air, and that accumulates into magic crystals. I see. Light. What? Did you actually just cast a spell? No extra magic power was wasted. Yeah. Radon trained me to use my magic power efficiently. Apparently I'm 100% efficient now. 100%? Yeah. It's normally impossible for humans to cast spells with 100% efficiency! Well, it was a lot of work. That's not the issue here! Welcome, Ms. Sheila. Is it that incredible not to waste any magic power? If it weren't, your abilities wouldn't have improved so much. In other words, normal people waste a lot of magic power? Exactly. Huh. Try casting inefficiently on purpose. Inefficiently? Like this? Magic Missile. I'm impressed you achieved 0% on your first try. That's what you told me to do. At this point, it's foolish for me to be surprised by your talent. Huh? Look. That's the wasted magic power you released into the air. This is it? It looks like fireflies. How poetic. To me, it looks like dust floating in the sunlight. It's piling up on the ground. Like I said, dust. This accumulates to form magic crystals. Considering the size of the city, some have probably already formed. What? Magic Detection. It's faint, but I sense magic power. It's this way. It's under here. This must be it. Yes. That's a magic crystal. What can I do with this? Nothing. What? You can tell, can't you? It loses its magic power over time. Eventually, it will become an ordinary stone with no magic power at all. So it's useless? I was hoping it'd let me do something magical. But it's valuable regardless. They're rarely excavated, usually from battlefields where many spells were cast. Because of that, they're also known as blood souls. They're several times more valuable than diamonds of similar size. Wait, what?! Th-This is several times more valuable than a diamond of the same size? Could this become a massive income source as a national specialty? King Liam, I have responded to your summons. There's no need to be so formal, Bruno. More importantly, first, thank you. It sounds like things are going well in Aiji. I don't deserve your gratitude. I'm simply acting in your place. Regardless, thank you. I am delighted to hear that. I wanted to discuss something with you today. I am at your service. Look at this. Are these magic crystals? Yeah. I might be able to achieve stable production of these. What? Stable production of magic crystals? Is that possible? It is. I explained how my city's infrastructure uses high mithril, how everyone in the city can use magic on a routine basis, and how that leads to the production of magic crystals. High mithril... infrastructure... magic crystals... So I'd like to discuss trading these with you. With me? Yeah. Judging by your reaction, does that mean magic crystals truly are valuable? Yes, as they're both beautiful and rare. Furthermore, each crystal's pattern is unique, so they can be even more valuable depending on the pattern. I see. Thank you, Your Majesty! If you'll allow it, I'm prepared to do my best to get you the greatest profit! First, take a look at the actual goods. I see. This is a young magic crystal. There's high demand for these among young people and newlywed nobles. It's young? Yes, as in recently formed. See the colors of the layers and space between them? In crystals that have been buried for years, the layers shrink, making them more beautiful. How long does that take? I've heard it takes about 300 years. Since they're rare, they're at least five times as valuable. 300 years, huh? I think I can manage that. What? Dust Box. Inside this box, one year passes for every hour out here. Until now, I've used it to ferment alcohol, but 300 years would pass for anything left in here for two weeks. If that's true, then you could create one-of-a-kind jewels. It's time. Yeah. Magic Crystal x1 - 504 Hours Elapsed I put a magic crystal inside the Dust Box and waited roughly 500 hours. It's shrunk a lot. But it's also gotten prettier. Each layer is clearly visible. So this is what happens after 500 years. Yes. I'm impressed, Your Majesty. You actually made 500 years pass in a short amount of time. That's how the spell works. Now put it in here. Wow! It looks even prettier inside the box. It's like magic. It's not magic. It's a technique that merchants use. I'm glad I asked for your help. Thank you. You honor me. Item Box. I'll store this in my Item Box. Now it should travel to the other side. After finishing my discussion with Sheila, as a sign of friendship, I sent a delegation of elves to Quistador. Among them was my double disguised as an elf. This is proof of our nation Liam Radon's friendship. Wh-What's this? I've never seen such an impressive magic crystal. Is it real? Appraiser! Yes, sir. This is undoubtedly genuine. I estimate it to be 400—no, 500 years old. 500 years old?! I hope things go well this time. What do you mean? I previously used silver coins to show off my technical skill to the neighboring nations. But that alone felt too aggressive, so I decided to provide water to a drought-stricken region. This time I sent a delegation to an allied nation with a gemstone as a gift. I feel like it's a safe display of friendship. I see. You're showing off your strength without overdoing it. Yeah. "Brute force and soft methods together." And you can do both so naturally. I admire you. It's a strategy formed from Scarlet's suggestion combined with Radon's thinking. Mr. Liam! Good work. How did it go? The Queen of Quistador was enchanted by the magic crystal. At first, they couldn't believe it was real. They said a crystal that valuable would be enough to buy a large farm. It's that valuable? We also received these gifts. If they've given us something in return, this must mean we've formed a friendship. Yes. Ms. Sheila will come later to advise you on your relationships with Palta and Jamil. I appreciate that. I'd like nothing more than to avoid confrontation with the neighboring nations. She'd like to maintain a friendly relationship with you, too. I see. This sealed land suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and three nations set their sights on it. I think I can finally take a breather now. Liam! Asuna, Jodi. Liam, we know you're busy, but come adventure with us sometimes. That's right. It wouldn't be bad to stop by the guild once in a while, too. I see. But it'd be awkward if I ran into my brother Albrevit. What? After all this time? Even though you're a king contending with major nations? That doesn't change who my brother is. Perhaps you're right. Damn that Liam. If he comes crying to me someday, it's not my problem. Master! Mr. Liam! Your Majesty! Let's go swimming again! Play with us! You're still so immature. The master doesn't have time for that right now. What was that? You wanna fight, meathead? Bring it on! Master, welcome back. Huh? Are you having a meeting? Yes. Since Quistador made contact, we expect Jamil and Palta to change their approach, too. We thought we'd share information with each other. I see. We'll have to hold regular meetings on that going forward. No, we'll do what we can ourselves. You should continue pursuing your own path with the dragon god. My own path, huh? All right, Radon. Train me in new magic today. What am I going to do with you? You were told to follow your own path, and you chose magic after all. Of course. After all, this is what I want to do most. Anyway, let's get started. Very well. Today I shall teach you... Amelia, Emilia, Claudia! A new spell!
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CR 2026-09-15 ▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E01.en-US You truly are interesting. You're just the right amount of crazy. Not only that, but your insanity isn't aimless. It's relentlessly focused. I feel like you're insulting me. What are you talking about? That's a compliment. Let me ask you this. Do you desire power? I wouldn't say "no" to that. Let me rephrase. Do you want more magic? Yes! Sir, is something the matter? Huh? Where am I? Wasn't I just having an evening drink after work? Sir? Huh? What?! Is this my face? I'm a child? What are you doing? Liam, you may be the fifth son, but you're still a member of the Hamilton family. Instead of looking about, conduct yourself with some composure. Liam? Is that my name? The master is in a good mood today. You call that a good mood? After all, the Count of Hamilton has finally had a daughter after only sons. The count? I hope you enjoy your sister's birthday party, Mr. Liam. This is a dream, right? It's not a dream. I've brought your clothes. It seems the owner of this body is named Liam Hamilton. He's the count's fifth son. Last night, a party was held to celebrate his younger sister's birth. But I have no idea why this is happening. It looks wonderful on you. What a huge yard. All the land you can see belongs to the Hamilton family. What? What?! If our sister grows up to be beautiful and marries into the royal family, the Hamilton family will be secure. That's Bruno. He's the fourth son of the Hamilton family, which makes him my older brother. But we're still on the brink of being ousted. Father and our eldest brother, Albrevit, are anxious to succeed. The brink of being ousted? What? It's what the nation decided. All noble families must accomplish something every three generations or lose their status. Succession Second Generation Third Generation First Generation Succession First Generation Did You Serve the Nation? Demoted to Commoner Fourth Generation Nobility The moment our father, the third head of the house, allows our brother to succeed him, the Hamiltons will become commoners. Did you not understand that? O-Of course I do. Our father and brother are desperate to hold onto our noble status, but I'm content to let the chips fall where they may. I'll do as I please. What a philosopher. Bruno, you're 13 years old, aren't you? You're already 12. You should start thinking about the future. Let us begin today's lesson. Today, we shall study magic. Magic! Wh-What is it? We get to study magic? Yeah. There are grimoires in our family's storehouse. Oh, right. Because we're nobles. Don't get your hopes up, though. Only one in a hundred people have a propensity for magic. Regardless, it is necessary to study what magic is. Oh, Mr. Liam. The stacks... What? Show me to the stacks. This is it. It smells like books. Novice fire magic. Focus. Breathe. Visualize. Fire! I did it! Incredible! You can cast magic, Mr. Liam. Congratulations! You want to take grimoires out of the stack room? Yes. Do what you want. Anything else? No. Then leave. I'm busy. He didn't seem interested in me. But I got his permission. Magic is the aggregation of knowledge. Knowledge is a weapon monopolized by royals and nobles, but I'm currently in a position to study that freely. Flame Cutter! All right! It's just the book said. I'm getting quicker. Once you get used to it, you can apparently do it without a book. One Month Later One Month Later Try it. Flame Cutter! W-Without a grimoire? Whew. Did you study this on your own? In just one month, no less? Yeah. Let me see that. Is there a secret hidden in this book? No, it looks like an ordinary grimoire. You're amazing. I've heard even those who can cast magic take a year to learn how. Which means this body... Liam always had a propensity for magic. If you can use magic, you'll be able to achieve some status in the kingdom. You could advance in the world. Really? Are you studying this hard so you can become the head of the family? What? You mean, become Father's heir? Not at all. Just don't become a target for Albrevit. I've learned all the novice fire spells. Next is ice magic. This is so fun! Liam. I heard you can use magic. Yes. Show me. I see. Is that all, though? I'm just starting to learn ice magic. I'm pretty good at fire magic. What? Without a grimoire? I've mastered all novice fire spells. In just one month? The heavens have blessed us! Congratulations. Liam, don't hesitate to tell me if there are any grimoires you want. Really? I've never seen him so happy before. Enter. He's here. What? On my lands? Gather the soldiers immediately. I wonder what happened. Well, apparently he'll get whatever grimoires I want, so I'll keep this up. Who are you? Are you one of Hamilton's sons? Yes. My name is Liam Hamilton. Well, I screwed up. But I suppose this is my fate. Do as you please. Uh, do what exactly? Didn't you come here to capture me? Why would I do that? Perhaps I'm too on edge. You're right. You're just a child. Are you studying magic? Huh? Yeah. Novice magic, huh? The best way to learn is through steady and repeated practice. I know. That's why I was going to practice now. I see. Good luck. Do you want to know a better, more efficient way? What? A more efficient way? This. What?! Five different magics at once? See? Cast all five at once, and you'll save time. That's amazing! How do you do that? Want me to teach you? Yes, please! I like you. You're untainted by the pointless pride most nobles have. Because I'm not a noble on the inside. Draw a diagram on the ground. Draw a circle with your right hand, and a square with your left. Both at the same time. Okay... You're good at this. If you can do that, it's essentially the same. Try using different spells with your left and right hands. Flame Cutter with my right hand. Fireball with my left. Focus. Breathe. Visualize and release simultaneously. I see. Interesting. How truly interesting. It was a technique called "mystique," which only one in a million people can use. Now try three at once. Very well. Flame Cutter. Fireball. Hot Floor. I did it! Oh, it didn't work. No, you succeeded. You just lacked magic power. This technique consumes several times the normal amount. I see. Learning to cast three spells at once in such a short amount of time is incredible. Now you just need to learn to control your magic power. Sit there. Okay. Do you know what these numbers are? Let's see... Two. Three. Five... Prime numbers? Correct. You've studied your numbers like a proper noble. I just learned that. To start with the conclusion, this technique only works with prime numbers. Why? Who knows? If you're curious, you figure it out someday. Right. As you learn them in order, you'll first run into trouble with four, because it won't work no matter what you do. so, people get stuck on four and six, which are impossible anyway. That's right. You're a smart kid, too. But it's a little different. Once you get past four, because of your prior experience, you don't get as stuck on six. Oh, right. But you do get stuck on nine, because it switches from even numbers to an odd one. I see. By the way... This is my limit. That's 13. With my magic power, I think I could reach 16. But the next prime number after 13 is 17. It's a huge jump. It seems to be a wall. How old are you? I'm 12. You've got a promising future. Youth is a weapon. And the ability to listen to the advice of others is an even greater weapon. Isn't that normal? Are you really a noble? Sorry. I'm not, actually. Do you want to learn more magic? Yes. Then you can have this. A ring? It's a magicpedia. Put simply, it's a huge grimoire. What? There are a hundred grimoires' worth of magic in this. A hundred? Put it on. Wow! More than three hundred spells are pouring into my head. Can I try casting something? Yeah. Let's see. First... Perhaps that single-mindedness is his greatest weapon of all. Wind Shoot! Wow! I did it! Huh? Mr. Liam! It's dangerous for you to be out here by yourself. What? By myself? Yes. Apparently a suspicious man snuck onto the family's land. Is that a grimoire? Oh, yes. The master told me to give it to you. Novice summoning magic. You should return to the manor quickly. Okay. Thanks. A grimoire, huh? Good timing. What? Wh-Where have you been? I didn't go anywhere. I just made myself invisible using magic. The spell is in that ring. It's difficult to learn, but useful. Right. Anyway, looks like I won't be able to stay long. I'll teach you one last thing. Open that grimoire. It's a spell for summoning a salamander, a low-level fire spirit. Try casting that spell while wearing that ring. Okay. Huh? It went inside. The magicpedia absorbed the contents of the grimoire. Think of it as a notebook with blank pages. But I can't accept something so incredible. The ring itself isn't that special. But it'll save you from carrying books around. Convenient, right? Yes, it's a huge help. Try absorbing some others, too. I did it! Huh? Did you use Invisible again? Keep studying magic. We'll meet again somewhere. P.S. Don't tell anyone about me. We spent only a little time together, and I don't know his name, but that man is my master. Roughly one month after my master left... Flame Cutter! Summon Gnome. Triple Fireball. Summon Sylph. Cut off the air so it doesn't burn. Gnome, plug the hole. Tear away the earth once the flames are out. What a nice sound. Is that white charcoal? Bruno. White charcoal burns at a higher temperature than regular charcoal. It doesn't produce smoke, and it lasts a long time. But you can't make white charcoal this good without a decent furnace. And you made this with magic. I'm surprised. What's this? They're lechro crystals. They can recover expended magic power. Did you make these with magic, too? Yeah. It was hard at first since it requires using five types of magic at once. I'm impressed. You'll probably be fine on your own in the future. What do you mean? I'm getting married. What?! I'm marrying into a low-ranking noble family. They're poorer than the Hamiltons, but I'll have more freedom. Congratulations, I think? Do you know about our father's great blunder? Our father? That's right. It happened right after you were born. Our father wanted a girl. He could marry off a daughter to the royal family to secure his noble status. But you were born a boy instead. Anxious to achieve something, our father dispatched a thousand soldiers to defeat a powerful monster sealed away on our lands. But they suffered a crushing defeat. They barely managed to reseal the monster, but he lost 90% of the soldiers. I had no idea. Our father and brother are desperate to retain their noble status, but honestly, I think the Hamilton family is finished. You should start thinking about how you can achieve your own independence, too. I see. Thank you, Bruno. First, I should secure funds. Come again. I got a good price. This'll fund my independence. But I'd like something that will generate more profit. One salt-flavored ramen, please. Sure thing. Thanks for waiting. So good! Noodles sure are popular in this town. I know! Hey. What is it, Mr. Liam? I'd like you to try something. Okay. I pour hot water over this? Yeah. Then we wait a while. Now eat it. Th-This is... Delicious! Success! How strange. All I did was pour hot water on it. It's easy to make. I just add a thick broth to the raw noodles I bought and have a Windine remove the moisture. It's so good for a non-perishable food. What is this food called? Since it can be eaten right away, "instant ramen," I guess? Sir, did you come up with this? I don't believe it. I bet this'll be a popular product. It's a marvelous product, but unfortunately, we cannot trade this item. Why not?! Because you're the fifth son of the Hamilton family. Only the eldest son, Mr. Albrevit, can conduct business on Hamilton family lands without prior authorization. But... Are you sure this is what you wanted? Yes. I won't allow him to do as he pleases on our lands. Liam, when did you learn the magic needed to create something like this? I had no idea there was a rule like that. I doubt my father would grant me permission to fund my independence. I could wait until I'm an adult, but how many years will that take? Or I could go to some distant land not owned by the Hamiltons. Let's do this. I'll sell my goods. Item Box. That's a storage spell I learned from the magicpedia. It's a convenient spell that allows me to store lots of items in a tiny little space. Dispel. Reactivate. At first, when I dispelled the spell, the items inside also disappeared, but after a month of practice, they stopped disappearing. There's another spell I want to test. Contract Summoning: Contract. Broadly speaking, there are two types of summoning magic. Spirit summoning that summons spirits, and contract summoning that summons actual living creatures that I've become the master of by forming a contract. I'm about to use contract summoning in an unconventional way. I hope this works. The subject of the contract is... myself! Contract Summoning: Liam! Did it work? I'm the real me. And I'm an illusion. All right! It worked! I'm counting on you. I've got this. And then I sent my illusion off. It's here! I got silver coins! This Item Box spell can be used simultaneously by two Liams separated by distance. In other words, it can be used to easily transport items. All right! I'm gonna make loads of money to fund my independence! Next time, "Liam Tries Becoming an Adventurer". ▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E02.en-US Magic Missile! Magic Missile! All right. I've learned to control it. Here you are. Brother. I hear you've been impressing people lately. All the servants are talking about how good you are at magic. I'm not that good. Liam, what do you want to be in the future? Albrevit is the eldest son of the Hamilton family. The next head of the house. He thinks I'm trying to replace him as the heir. I'd like to become independent. Ideally, I'd like to find a job that lets me support myself. Then I'll introduce you to the Hunter's Guild. The Hunter's Guild is exactly what it sounds like. It's a place where hunters who hunt beasts and monsters gather. What's this? He's just a kid. This place isn't for kids, you know. You running errands for mommy and daddy? Are you the guildmaster? You must be Liam Hamilton. Mr. Albrevit has told me about you. I'll have you begin by taking a test. We can't send you anywhere beyond your abilities or your life would be in danger. I see. Try casting an attack spell you're skilled in. You can speak your incantation slowly. Incantation? You don't even know what incantations are? No matter. Attack me. I'm using my illusion right now, so I can't use my full strength, but it can't be helped. What was that? I've never seen any magic like that before. Was that high-level magic? Not bad. At that power level, I can issue you a C-rank—no, a B-rank license. I wonder how good a B-rank license is. Hey, you. Are you really a Hamilton? Huh? Yes, I'm Liam Hamilton. I'm Asuna. Asuna Aquage. Liam, why don't we hunt together? Hunting is dangerous. Wouldn't you feel safer with a party? Right? She's assertive. But she's also cheerful and the sort of person I like. Sure. I look forward to it. That's what I wanted to hear. Come to think of it, we didn't take a job. Oh, yeah. Normally only A-ranks and higher take jobs to hunt. B-ranks and below... ...find dangerous creatures like these and defeat them for a reward. W-We're already surrounded! This isn't good. It's all right. Can you finish them off? Huh? What are you going to do? This. Gnomes! Asuna! Not bad! I'll handle the rest! How many are there? 42 all together, was it? Yup, 42. You guys are incredible. Since you're so strong, I'd like to hire you to do something. You seem happy. Well, yeah. We were hired to do a job. That means he's acknowledging our strength. An important person will be passing through here soon, so we're supposed to defeat this monster before then. A giant caterpillar, huh? I'm not really a fan of these. Monsters have magic stones inside their bodies. Perhaps due to that, they sometimes use magic or high-level combat techniques. They're far more dangerous than ordinary beasts. I'm not using my illusion today. I want all my resources available to me. Well, this isn't good. It sure isn't. Just how tough is that thing? I can't believe none of my spells are working! Aw, darn. It's a shame, since we were hired to kill it. If only a meteor would fall directly on it. Just kidding. Good idea, Asuna. We'll go with that. What? Over here, caterpillar! Liam! Item Box! Produce Boulder! What?! That was quick. And you killed two of them? I found another one using the Enemy Search spell. How'd you defeat them? I can't even imagine how. If they were both killed the same way, it must be a surefire method. An important person is coming, right? It would've been a disaster if we'd missed even one of them. You're right. That could've been dangerous. How does five times the reward sound? It sounds like you're already excelling. Brother. I was right to recommend you to the Hunter's Guild. Keep up the good work. Was that your brother, Liam? He seems like a jerk. For an eldest son, his siblings are nothing but a nuisance. So that's the important person. Based on how everyone is treating him, he must be pretty important. Hey, he looked our way. If we catch the attention of an important person, we might move up in the world. Did he just look at me? What's he doing here? My name is James Stanley. I am Liam Hamilton. Hamilton? You're Charles' son? His fifth. Either way, it's not important. What's your relationship with Raymond? Raymond? That's Raymond's ring. Did you kill him and take it? No! My master gave this to me! Your master? That sounds like him. Especially the part about sneaking into the most dangerous place he can find. I see. So he's taken a student. All right. Simon, stand there. Yes, sir. Liam, hit him as hard as you can with your best attack spell. I want to see how strong you are. Very well. Incantations. I did some research and speaking incantations temporarily raises the upper limit of the magic power you release. Words that shake your soul and resonate with your heart are best. These are the names of the singers who I love and admire. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia. 11 Magic Missiles! My limit without incantations is seven, but with an incantation, it rises to 11! So you've picked up his specialty of high-volume magic. Good. Very good. I see. If you're hunting as a fifth son, you must be hoping to strike out on your own in the future. Then I'll grant you the title of knight. It'll allow you to become independent. Huh? What? Though I'd remain with the Hamiltons until I reached adulthood, that's how I achieved my independence for all intents and purposes. Now you're officially a knight. That said, there's nothing in particular that you have to do. Just escaping your brother's hostility should be enough for you. Thank you. Your father will probably feel conflicted. He must've hoped to use your power for the family. Well, you can help him in other ways. Your achievements will belong to the Hamiltons. Yes, sir. Now, then... Raymond loves to commit mischief. Have you ever felt like you were pranked by him? Yes! Just recently, while practicing the Item Box spell... Suck up all the water in the lake. These must've been mixed in with the water. It's been waterproofed. It's from my master. Dear Liam, If you're reading this, you've probably mastered the Item Box. He predicted what I'd do. It wouldn't pick up gold bars, so I've scattered gold dust in the lake. There's 100 kilograms of it. The gold is a graduation gift from me. Master... P.S. If you feel bad about receiving my gift, then guess why I chose exactly 100 kilograms. Consider it your graduation test. Graduation test? It's not because he produced exactly 100 kilograms from his own Item Box? That happened to me recently. I'll tell you this. That gold is a smokescreen. What? Your real graduation gift is nearby, hidden so it's not obvious. That's the true treasure. Your real graduation gift. Item Box. Suck up all the water in the lake. What's in this lake? "It wouldn't pick up gold bars"? The Item Box wouldn't pick up gold bars when I sucked up the water in the lake, so he mixed gold dust into the lake water? Isn't that what he meant? What if I left only the gold dust in the lake? Expel all the gold dust. Now it's no different from if I left just gold bars in the lake. I was never going to figure that out, Master. Dear Liam, This is your actual graduation gift. I give to you this maximum-level grimoire. I wasn't able to use it. I pray that you can. Another World... I wonder what kind of spell this is. Well, no matter what it is, I'll just practice according to what the grimoire says. Hours must have passed by now. I haven't been able to cast Another World once. Another World. But there's no need to rush. All I have to do is carefully perform the steps written in the grimoire. Another World. I did it! A door? Another World creates a space in a world other than the one the caster is in. The size of the space scales with the caster's skill and magic power. No one can enter unless the caster allows them. With complete mastery, the items inside don't disappear, and... It's similar to Item Box, except living things can be put inside. In other words, people. Could I build a house? A stronghold? A secret base? It feeds the imagination! Thank you, Master! Salamanders, to me. Fire doesn't work either. It's coming. Another World! Get inside. Okay. That could've killed us if we were still outside. Now let's focus our attacks. Got it. This certainly is a giant frog's magic stone. What? You're the one who hired us. But it's an A-rank job. I thought you'd struggle more. No, perhaps I shouldn't be surprised. Thank you, Liam. And you, Asuna. Sorry. That wasn't on purpose. It's okay. I know. I need to get stronger. Otherwise, Liam will leave me behind. Asuna. Oh, right. In that case, why don't you become his familiar? Familiar? Like when a mage forms a contract with a monster? It doesn't have to be a monster. Most people just form contracts with monsters for the combat advantages. What happens when you enter a contract? Once you form a contract, you can't defy your master's orders. But depending on the master's power, the familiar's abilities also improve. They become stronger in order to defend their master. Their abilities improve? Asuna? Hey, Liam. Could we form a contract? Whoa! S-Sure, but you won't be able to say "no" to me anymore. That's all right. I trust you won't do anything weird. And even if you did, I wouldn't mind. What? N-Nothing! In any case, let's do it. Please? Then let's form a familiar contract. I'll be your witness. Offer her the back of your hand. Now kiss his hand. Asuna? Huh? What?! Behind you. Wh-What did you do? All I did was move quickly. I heard a voice the moment we sealed the contract. It said my unique skill, "Speedster," has been awakened. A unique skill? So this is the power of a familiar contract. I'd like to do more research. But we need a test subject, so we can't do it willy-nilly. I know just the person. Huh? This is Ms. Jodie. She's a veteran hunter who helps me with all kinds of things. I see what's going on. Since I saw Asuna's sudden glow-up, I assumed she found a special someone. Don't worry about that. I recommend Ms. Jodie. She'll be a great help in combat. Well, that's the situation, Ms. Jodie. What do you think? I'm happy to help if I can. I haven't seen this face in a while. Oh, this must be a skill. Could it be another unique skill? She didn't just get younger? Ms. Jodie, what skill do you have? Give me a minute. I'm back. Sandwiches? Yes. You're badly injured. Eat these. Okay... It's good. My wounds are healed! Apparently, my cooking can cure wounds. It's a miracle. Her Highness the princess is coming. The princess? Yes. First Princess of our kingdom of Jamil, Princess Scarlet. Wh-Why? You're completing A-rank jobs for the Hunter's Guild at the young age of 12. You're a mage who can cast up to 11 spells simultaneously. You're a master who can evolve and rejuvenate his familiars. Princess Scarlet has developed a keen interest in you. What?! Her Highness is particularly interested in your familiars. You should offer her a demonstration. What's wrong? Is there any way I can refuse? What?! Why would you do that? They're my friends, not some spectacle to gawk at. They can't disobey my orders, which is why I don't want to ask them to do anything. We're talking about the princess here. I know, but still. Enough. You can go now. Yes, sir. I'm sorry, Your Highness. It's fine. It's not your fault. What an interesting boy. But will he be able to say the same thing to my face? Next time, "Liam Tries Talking to a Dragon Fiend". ▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E03.en-US Is she really that big a deal? Her Highness First Princess Scarlet Sherry Jamil... My name is Liam Hamilton. Raise your head. Someone bring this boy a seat. Let's cut to the chase. Tell me how you defeated the Carnivorous Caterpillars and Giant Frog. Good. I can tell her about that. I see. How intriguing. In particular, that's the first time I've heard of someone defeating a Giant Frog without high-level magic. How about you? I know of no precedent. The standard tactic is to quickly annihilate them with high-level magic. High-level magic. I wonder what that's like. I'd like to try casting it someday. Then there's your familiar contracts. I've heard about them. Could you show me? I sense her authority and pressure bearing down on me. Is she trying to compel me to do it? All the more reason not to. I'm sorry, but I cannot do that. You refuse my request? Yes. I will not make a spectacle of my friends. You're exactly like you seem. What? Now I'm even more intrigued. Not many people have amused me twice. You deserve a reward for that. Twice? Liam, I grant you the title of baron. What? B-Baron? But I haven't done anything to deserve that. You have amused me twice. That's plenty. That's far better than marrying off a daughter. I'll give you this as well. What's this? Familiar. It's a grimoire on forming contracts with familiars. Thank you! Thank you so much! You're more excited about the grimoire than the title? You truly are an intriguing boy. The familiar contract grimoire Familiar. Until I master this, my contracts are nullified if I let go of the grimoire. More magic? Bruno, what are you doing here? Can't I come hang out with my brother? Good for you! I heard you're a baron now! Albrevit must be seething right now. What? You're effectively a higher status than our father. But I'm just a baron. Our nation's nobility are divided into first generations who achieved something on their own and those who inherited their positions. Those who actually achieved something are obviously more impressive. So that's what you meant. Well done. I hope you surpass our miserable father. What? It seems I've effectively been promoted past my father. Good evening. Just you wait. Albrevit? How did this happen? He was supposed to be a measly fifth son. Now he's a baron? That's absurd! Mr. Liam has been accomplishing so much recently. I know, especially with magic. Hey, you two! If he's so great, why don't you quit and go work for Baron Liam Hamilton? Mr. Albrevit... W-We're sorry! Hey. Who do you think is superior, me or Liam? I'm asking who's superior, the son of a count, or a baron? W-Well... you are, Mr. Albrevit. I'll show them! I'll achieve something! Anything he can do, I can do, too! Hey, look. They're gorgeous. Once again, I look forward to working with you, Master. What? M-Master? We've formed a master and servant relationship. That makes you my master. Don't worry about that. Just call me by my name. Very well. In that case, I'll call you Liam. That's fine. I get it, though. You've seemed more level-headed and more dependable lately. Even though you're younger, you seem like a master. I know. My heart even begins to race when we're together. They're staring daggers. So, are you okay with us forming a party? Of course. Yes. I shall join you. I see. In that case, I look forward to it. Indeed. Yeah. Asuna! Got it! Asuna, your movements have definitely improved. This is amazing. I can see so much better than before. Is that a good thing? An archer's eyes are everything. You can't aim at anyone if you can't see them. Is better vision always better? Yes. There aren't any downsides. In that case... Build Up. Oh! Oh, my... I can see even farther than before. What did you do? I cast an enhancement spell on her eyes. What? You can do that? Can you cast it on me, too? I wouldn't recommend it. What? Why not? I could boost your attack power, but it'd also increase the burden on your body. You know how people sometimes break their own bones when they hit something? Oh, right. But just boosting your vision would be fine, right? You're right. I hit it! Amazing! You took out a distant target with a single shot! It's thanks to Liam. I never could have done that before. I know what you mean. It's all thanks to Liam. Thank you! Is there anyone here who can still move? Okay, move out! What's this? Hey, did something happen? Hamilton's eldest son got us into a real mess! After removing the seal, he screwed up big time! The seal? You don't mean... Just you wait. Liam! It's my fault! I have to go! Albrevit! Liam. I'm not going to fail here. Not me! Albrevit... Master! Take him to town. I don't have time for this rich kid's pointless rivalry. You came. I'm responsible for this as well. I wouldn't say that. What's going on? What's in there? The dragon fiend Radon was sealed inside these woods. Liam's great-grandfather sealed him there, but now the seal's been undone. A dragon fiend? That must be the monster Bruno mentioned. We know how to recreate the seal. We've gathered the necessary people, too. But there's something preventing us from doing it. What's that? The junior Radons. The dragon fiend's children. They're responsible for this disaster. I bet you're surprised to learn that even young dragons children can cause this much carnage. Which means the dragon fiend itself is even stronger. Yeah, but he's been sealed away for a long time. It'll take a week for him to regain his strength. If we can reseal him before then, it won't be a problem. So the problem is the junior Radons. That must be them. No way. But they're only as big as medium-sized dogs. Let's give this a shot. Dodge, Asuna! What is this? Such tremendous flames. Seven Magic Missiles! You're kidding. It's no use. We don't stand a chance against them. We should flee, Liam. They're stronger than I imagined. And there's three of them, no less. What should we do? I know. Asuna, take Ms. Jodi and flee! O-Okay! Speedster! That should be fast enough. Okay, now for this! Item Box! Amelia, Emilia, Claudia! To me, Another World! Dispel! It worked. That was close, though. You defeated the junior Radons? Barely. That's amazing. I can't believe you did it alone. All three of them, no less. I thought I was going to die. So this is the dragon fiend. Liam! Liam! Are you two all right? Yeah, luckily. Anyway, was that a spell? You've used that before, haven't you? That's right. It's a spell called Another World that creates a separate dimension. I'm barely able to cast it with an incantation, and living creatures can enter the space. So you trapped the dragons inside there? What? Does that mean they'll come back out? Don't worry. Since I haven't completely mastered the spell yet, everything inside it disappears every time. Oh, so they'll vanish. That was some quick thinking. Yeah. You really are amazing, Liam! It's not an attack spell, but you thought to use it that way! Human. Little one. Whose voice was that? Little human with an immense soul. The dragon fiend? Dragon fiend, huh? So that's what current humans call me. Is that not what you are? I do not trouble myself with human standards. In a few centuries, they'll be calling me something else. Human with an immense soul, who are you? Me? I'm just a human. But your soul and body do not match. Does he know I'm an adult occupying this body? Or why that happened? I see. Unfortunately, I don't know know why that happened. Did he read my mind? It looks like your life will be an interesting one. Will you take me with you? I want you to show me your life. You do? I will not harm you. In fact, I will help you. But only enough to build on top of the foundation you create through your own efforts. Very well. Please lend me your strength. I don't sense any animosity in you. Actually, you remind me of my master. Then I'll borrow that immense soul of yours for a moment. What's happening? Liam, your hand! Look at your hand! He absorbed the dragon fiend. Amazing. I can feel Radon's great power throughout my body. Magic Missile! Eleven missiles without an incantation? In that case... Amelia, Emilia, Claudia! Magic Missile! Seventeen missiles, with perfect control, no less. Huh? What is it? Draw it in. Was that Radon? Draw what in? You mean my mana? That must've been because of Radon's power. But you two seem okay. Yeah, we're fine. Perhaps it's because we're your familiars. That's a dragon fiend's mana for you. I appreciate you removing the threat of the dragon fiend. No, thank you. I'm the one who troubled you with my overflowing mana. Actually, more than that... Item Box. What is this? I have ten kilograms of gold here. Consider it an inconvenience fee. I'll let you distribute it. Give more to the injured and prioritize those facing long recoveries. Again, thank you so much. Goodness... If only you were the head of the Hamilton family instead of Albrevit. Your intervention helped prevent a disaster. Thank you for cleaning up Albrevit's mess. Don't worry about it, Father. I simply couldn't ignore the situation. So, what's going to happen to Albrevit? I'll be confining him to the house for a while. Depending on how that goes... Never mind. In any case, he's under house arrest. The guildmaster said, worst case, he could be disinherited. Lord James is still in town. Word of this will eventually reach the center of the nation. Someone will come to present you with an award. An award? I'm partially responsible for Albrevit's recklessness. I came to his room, but what should I say to him? The Hamilton family is finished! Damn it! Mr. Albrevit, you'll hurt yourself! Mr. Albrevit! The dragon fiend was defeated by Liam, who isn't even the heir! It was supposed to be me! Me! In the end, it was Albrevit who wanted to protect the Hamilton family most. That night, I had a dream. It was a strange dream that I recalled clearly even after I awoke. I was practicing magic... That magic... That's right. They're new spells. I learned two new spells. The first is... This feels just like Another World. If I keep practicing, I should be able to use it. It worked. Summon Low-level Dragon, Radon Junior! How cute. Once I master this spell, they'll be incredibly useful in battle. Holy magic?! What? The princess? I can't believe there's someone who can use holy magic. He's such a young child, too. Um, what are you doing here? I'm here to see Lord Hamilton. I suppose you're also Lord Hamilton now. I asked your father to give you a message. Come to think of it, he said you were coming. How can I help you? First, your award. Defeating the dragon fiend was a great accomplishment, but the old men won't let me grant a landless boy a title greater than baron. So instead, I'm granting you the Order of the Phoenix, Third Class. An award? Take it. For the people to feel at ease, they need the reality of the dragon fiend's defeat and the existence of a hero. I see. All part of being a noble, right? Next, tell me what happened. How did you defeat the dragon fiend? Depending on how you did it, I may need to proclaim you a hero. She's right. More details will make the people feel at ease. Very well. You're absolutely certain that's what happened? Uh, yes. That's impossible. But that is undoubtedly holy magic. Does that mean I was completely wrong? Could you keep that story to yourself for a while? Keep it to myself? In any case, don't tell a soul! O-Okay! The next day, the princess' subordinates suddenly showed up with 3,000 gold coins. She must be buying my silence. I've never seen so many gold coins before. This is incredible, Mr. Liam. Next time, "Liam Tries Taking an Elf Familiar." ▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E04.en-US Have you really learned to use holy magic? What should I say? Princess Scarlet paid for my silence. Her Highness is too young. What? That massive payment was practically begging to be distrusted. Defeating that dragon is enough of an accomplishment to remain nobility. Normally, she'd return to the royal capital to report it to His Majesty. But she didn't do that. I can't help but be suspicious. According to the report, the dragon fiend's massive form turned into light and entered your body. Yes. I learned a few holy spells. I knew it. I'm sorry, Your Highness. I spilled the beans! Will you show me? Very well. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia. Novice Holy Magic, All Clear! What does that spell do? It removes all status ailments. All of them? Even poison and petrification? Yes. I see. No wonder they call holy magic an act of God. By the by, do you know of the War of Three Dragons? Huh? No. Three dragons once fought one another. One of them emerged victorious after defeating the other two. They say the war was decided by its use of holy magic. The winning dragon joined with a human, and that human used its holy magic to found a nation. That nation is our nation. When you hear a dragon "joined" with a human, what do you picture? Uh, that they got married and had children? That's what we believed as well, but perhaps we were wrong. Huh? You! Have you not joined with a dragon? What? He's right. Radon entered my body. We became one. We fused. You could call that "joining." In other words, you could be recreating the legend of our nation's founding. Going forward, I have misgivings about two things. The first is the Hamilton family. Namely, your father. What about the Hamilton family? The Hamiltons were awarded their noble title for sealing away the dragon fiend. But if it was not a dragon fiend, but our nation's founder— or rather, our ancestor... Then the Hamiltons' achievement wasn't an achievement at all? In the worst case, the noble house could be dissolved. But Father and Albrevit are so desperate to protect it. But there's a bigger problem. What? What if the dragon is angry and plotting revenge against our nation? I see. It was basically wrongfully imprisoned. "I do not trouble myself with human standards." "In a few centuries, they'll be calling me something else." It's what Radon—what the dragon said when I called it a dragon fiend. It's all right. The dragon isn't angry. Instead, it seemed interested in my life. In other words, you're the kingdom's savior. Our nation was saved by you without any of us realizing it. I wouldn't go that far. No, it is no exaggeration. That achievement is greater than anything achieved thus far. Oh, right. For spells that take a long time to activate, I should have them started ahead of time. And firing blanks is a good way to practice magic. Oh, Liam. Liam. Are you two going somewhere? Come this way. Huh? What? What? Liam? Where? Is that him? Okay, everyone. We'll let him know. What? Party applications? That's right. They asked to work with you after hearing you defeated the dragon fiend. Here. This is a list of the applicants. This many? They're probably just hoping to ride your coattails. As party leader, it's your decision. Mr. Liam. What are these? Requests to meet as prospective spouses. What?! This many so soon? Looks like I'm late. Bruno. This is a relative of the family I married into. I was asked to deliver this and convince you to marry her. What exactly did you do? What? I just handled the dragon fiend. That can't be all you did. From what I can see, even high-ranking nobles want to get to know you. There must be something. Mr. James was right. Everyone thinks something's up. That aside, even before I became Liam, I've never been this popular. So, what do you want to show us, Liam the Popular? Another World. Come inside. Wow! There's a house inside this space! Yeah. I had it built by carpenters in town and used my Item Box to bring it here. You can do that, too? Huh? But doesn't the stuff inside vanish when you dispel your spell? Like the Radon Juniors. It doesn't disappear anymore. I've mastered the Another World spell. The beds are so fluffy, too! Is something wrong? Does this space have a concept of lighting? Oh, right. Since there's no day or night here, it'll be hard to sleep. Can you make it dark? Well... Summon Low-level Spirit Shade. Envelop the space in darkness. Wow, it's pitch black. This is too dark. Summon Low-level Spirit Salamander. Light the fireplace. This is so relaxing. Liam, could you make this darkness a little lighter? Around the level of nighttime would be perfect. Shade, can you control the level of darkness? Apparently not. A mid-level spirit could do it, but I can't cast those spells yet. If only spirits could grow like we do. That's it. You're right. Huh? Did I say something weird? Thank you, Asuna. Contract Magic, Familiar. Thank you. By forming a contract, I have evolved into a mid-level spirit. It can speak! Oh, this is a natural level of darkness. Thanks to my master. To repay your kindness, I shall devote myself to you whole-wholeheartedly. Please summon me anytime. Well, actually... I haven't learned the spell to summon mid-level spirits yet. Apparently those grimoires are really valuable. Forgive me, but I believe that ring you're wearing is an ancient storage device. An ancient storage device? You mean this magicpedia? Yes. It would be simple to store a mid-level spirit summoning spell in it. Really? It takes training to master, however. Of course. In that case, if you don't mind... Very well. It went inside. Wow! Next, I evolved the fire spirit Salamander. Hey! Thanks for evolving me! Call me Ifrit! With the same method, I used Familiar to evolve the low-level water, earth, wind, light, and ice spirits I can summon and stored them in my magicpedia as mid-level spirit summoning spells. All right. I've acquired mid-level spirit summoning magic. But mid-level spirit summoning grimoires are as valuable as a noble's family treasure. I want to practice so I can master it soon! When it comes to magic... The next day, at Radon's request, I went into to the woods. This is where Radon was sleeping. It's 100 meters northeast of here, right? Little human with an immense soul. Isn't that kind of an unwieldy name? Wouldn't it be shorter and easier to call me by my actual name? You're right. Very well. In that case, Liam, summon my child. I can finally cast the summoning spell I'd been practicing on my way here. Summon Radon Junior! Human! Human! Run! Wait! I'm not your enemy! Radon told me to come here! What? See? It's true. It's the dragon god's child. Uh, I came because Radon told me to protect you. Apparently pixie wings are valuable materials for making magic items. Without help, humans will hunt the feeble pixies to extinction. Radon was protecting the pixies by creating a barrier. He wants me to continue his work. I'm going to start by casting a spell on you. Is that okay? Okay. You should name them at the same time. Naming is a primitive magic that any human can cast. It is a naturally magical act. Names, huh? Okay. Contract Magic, Familiar. Your name is Reina. Huh? I'm an elf now. I see. So they evolve into elves. Interesting. What happened? By naming them while casting the contract spell, the magic power resonated and produced a greater effect than normal. I see. In the future, you should always name nameless creatures when forming contracts with them. Got it. Mr. Envoy, do me as well! Name us! Let's see. You're Natasha. You're Nia. I'd only known elves from fairy tales before. They say they live for hundreds of years. To humans, they're the fantastical species of our dreams. Thank you, human! We love you, dragon god's envoy! Thank you, envoy! You're Reina, right? Yes, I am Reina. What should we do now? What? What should we do as your familiars? Please give us orders. I only came here because Radon told me to. Why don't you build a village and live there? Very well. Let's build houses, everyone. Okay! Reina, you'll be the village chief. The group would fall apart without someone to hold it together. Yes, sir. We'll try to create a village that you'll like, envoy. Let's build houses. Should we build human-like houses? I'm exhausted. I used too much magic power. I sense magic power deeper in the woods. Is this it? I detect a strong magic power. Envoy? Reina, what is that? It's what we've been gathering. Pixies collect traces of magic power found floating in the air and condense them in one place. Is it like honey? Try eating some. What? I can eat that? Yes, as much as you'd like. What's ours is yours. Flame Cutter! Magic Missile! That's 19 Magic Missiles, more than I've ever been able to cast before. The upper limit of my simultaneous spellcasting has increased. The next day, I came to check on the village. Envoy! Don't call me that. My name is Liam. Call me by my name. Very well. Everyone! From now on, call him Mr. Liam! Okay! Anyway, Mr. Liam, we tried building a house... And this is the result, huh? I'm sorry. We don't know how to build houses. Right. Don't! We came to loot valuables since there was a big battle, but we weren't expecting to find anything this valuable. Seriously. This single elf will fund our carousing for a while. Why don't we have a taste before we sell her off? Let her go! Huh? Who's this brat? Mr. Liam! It's all right, Susie. I'll save you. Hey, kid! If you wanna play hero, do it somewhere else! Magic Missile! You brat! Who do you think you're dealing with? Contract Summoning, Liam! What? Magic Missile! Magic Missile! Wow! Susie! I was so scared! This area is dangerous. Another World. I can temporarily evacuate them here, but it's not big enough for all of them. What? The space has grown?! I see. It's because I ate the pixies' nectar. Everyone, come inside. This will take you somewhere safe. Another World. What? This is a totally different place. But how? What happened? I used magic to transport you here. This is on my land, so you won't have to worry about bandit attacks. You brought us here with a single spell? Mr. Liam. Huh? Please be our leader. L-Leader? In human terms, would that be a king? You want me to be your king? Yes. Please become our king and lead us. Please! B-But... If you become our king, we'll do anything for you. Okay, but since I can't just call myself a king, I'll be your leader. Thank you! Thank you! In that case, I'll need to find land for them to live on. Mr. Liam's instant ramen is delicious! Could I get some hot water, too? You wait three minutes, right? I was working on casting the new high-level holy magic Radon gave me. It's been four days, and I still can't do it. You're as persistent as ever. This is a chance to learn a new spell. I want to be able to cast it soon. You truly are interesting. It's working. I think I can cast it. Now just recall where you want to go. It's all right. My illusion is already at our destination. Reina, gather the others. Yes, sir! Looks like everyone's here. Yes! Okay, here we go. High-level Holy Magic, Teleport! Where are we? 100 kilometers away from where we just were. What? That quickly? Apparently it's a place called the Sealed Lands. The Sealed Lands? You made a four-day trip instantly? I'm surprised. Nice work. With the high-level holy magic Teleport, I can instantly travel anyplace I've visited before. Since my illusion counts as me, if I send it somewhere beforehand, I can travel to that location. I've dreamed of being able to teleport. It still takes four whole days to cast, but I want to master it soon. Hold up your hand with my crest. Wow! What a beautiful place! This is one of the lands I sealed. You sealed it? But why? Is he not going to tell me? It's okay for us to use this place? Yes. Use it as you see fit. You could even found a nation. A nation? Radon used to protect this sealed place. He says we can use it. Thank you, O great dragon god! Mr. Liam! I don't see a water source. Look at how fertile this place is. There must be one. It's a bit of a pain since I still haven't mastered mid-level spirit summoning, but... Okay. Summon Windine. Contract Summoning, Familiar! I'd like to find a water source for domestic use. Can you help? Leave it to me. Will this do? It's perfect. Thank you. We'll build our village around here. Yes! Now we just need construction skills. Wow, my casting time has shortened drastically! Mastery depends not just on practice time but the number of times I've cast a spell, too. I use lechro crystals to recover the magic power I've consumed. All right! I've reduced the casting time to zero! I've fully mastered the Teleport spell! You never tire of this, do you? Reina, I'll be back. These guys will protect you while I'm gone. Okay. See you later. Your Highness, how can I help you? There's something I want to ask you. Has the dragon fiend—rather, the dragon inside you—ever mentioned the Promised Land? The Promised Land? No, but he's mentioned the Sealed Lands. The Sealed Lands? Yes. I was asked to look after some elves, so I took them to a land Radon had kept sealed. Could you take me there? Of course. But first, I have a request. This is Golak. He is a court engineer. He's here with me on business. What is it, Your Highness? I'm busy. May I cast a spell? On me?! It better not be a bad spell. Assist him. Good grief. So, what is it? Contract Summoning, Golak. What?! Wh-What just happened?! Is this not Galar Valley? Radon sealed this place and used an illusion to make it look like that. This must be it. I have a question for the dragon—for Lord Radon. Is this the Promised Land? I made no promises to the humans. You heard him. I see... He just said he never made a promise. He didn't say this isn't the place. "On the day of the end," "humanity will be saved from extinction and invited to a new paradise." That is the Promised Land. I don't know the specifics. Some say it's only a legend, but... What is that? A royal heirloom. They call it the Key of Destiny. May I see it? This really is the Promised Land. It certainly seems that way. Is this ring the key to making that island float? With enough magic power, then perhaps someday... Wh-What is it? Master of the Promised Land. What? Please create a new nation here. A nation that will be our paradise. Please. I-I can't found a nation. I pledge my loyalty to the master of the Promised Land. Now that I think about it, that's when I started building a nation. Next Time, "Liam Tries Getting Engaged to the Princess." ▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E05.en-US In the restored Promised Land, under the instruction of the illusion of Court Engineer Golak, the elves were making progress building a village. Meanwhile, I was working on... Seventeen Magic Missiles! Amelia, Emilia, Claudia. Pierce my target, Holy Lance! ...cleaning up the monsters infesting the land. Your Highness? Forgive me. I was captivated by your tremendous magic power, sir. Um, shouldn't you be returning to the royal capital— Master. Wh-What? Please call me by my name instead of "Your Highness." I am your servant. Are you sure? You really don't have to serve me. Isn't first princess an incredibly high-status position? They say dragon's blood runs in my mother's family. Because of this, the women of our venerable line have regularly married into the royal family. As one who carries dragon's blood in her veins, I wish to serve the great dragon god, Radon. Walk roughly one kilometer north. You'll find something there that the girl will enjoy. Radon says there's something he wants to show you. What do you want to do? I'll do anything the dragon god says. Is this it? It looks like ruins of some sort. Is this the dragon god? It's made of metal. What is this? It's a guardian modeled after me. Your first task is to defeat it. How? My name is written in an ancient script on its head. If you erase one letter, the meaning of the word changes to "obey." Erase one letter to make it "obey"? Master, it's the second letter from its right. Got it. Holy Lance! I see. It obeyed your blood. It must recognize the dragon's blood flowing inside me. I think I'll stay with this one until its wound heals. Then I'll head back without you, Your Highness. I-I mean, Scarlet. Yes, sir. I can't get used to the idea of having a princess serve me. You need only acquire power and status worthy of it. You make it sound so easy. The village is over there. Mr. Liam! What happened here? We were suddenly attacked by wolfmen! Wolfmen? Are you the leader? Filthy outsiders! Leave this holy land immediately! Holy land? If you won't leave, then we'll tear you to pieces! Wait! Let's talk about this! What?! Lightning! This is nothing! Heal. I told you to listen. How about this? Summon Radon Junior. Th-That's... So you are affiliated with Radon. In other words... You've always lived here and chased away invaders according to Radon's instructions? Yes. That's similar to Reina and the others. They're under Radon's protection. I see. Then we did something terrible without realizing it. Don't worry about it. We all serve the dragon god. I know. Why don't you form a contract with Mr. Liam, too? We formed a contract with Mr. Liam Radon and swore our loyalty to him. Liam Radon? I see. Would you do the same for us? I have no reason to refuse, especially if you've sworn your loyalty to Radon. I appreciate it. I'll start with you. Contract Magic, Familiar! Your name is Chris! You're a girl?! Yes. What of it? I thought you were a wolfman. With the addition of Chris and the other newly-evolved werewolves, progress on building the village suddenly accelerated. Master! Have you been working hard? Yes. We were just fixing those. Oh, the buildings you demolished. I'm sorry. We'll do our best to fix them, so please forgive us. As long as you help build homes, it's fine. Okay! We'll do our best! Good girl. Master? If only I could repair that with magic, too. I wish I had a spell that could do that. If you don't have one, then make one. Make one? You can make spells? Simply imagine it. What is it that you're trying to accomplish? Imagine the process clearly, from beginning to end. Imagine it... Everything is affected by causality. Causality. Cause and effect. In other words, materials and finished product. I'm starting to see it. Keep Memory! Chris, try breaking that. Okay. There! What? It's whole again! Keep Memory. It's a spell that maintains inanimate objects in a designated state. That's amazing, Master! Hey, don't! You're a genius! I can't believe you actually did it. You truly are an interesting human. After getting the hang of inventing spells... Power Missile! It's about twice as powerful. Great. ...I developed Power Missile, a more powerful version of Magic Missile. You should keep developing new spells. I intend to. Then you should learn about the world. First, you need a nation. Once you have a nation, you'll learn all sorts of things, like it or not. Sure, but I think there's more beyond that. Beyond that? How did the first person to create magic do it? Since they created something out of nothing, there must be a way to create a spell even if you can't see the causality. How delightful. I knew watching you would be entertaining. Mr. Liam! It's an emergency! Some humans have entered the land in pursuit of some pixies! Humans? They fled to somewhere around here. Find them! I can't believe we found pixies. These are wild lands. Who knows what other treasure we'll find here? We can't fall behind the Jamils or Quistadors. You, child. Do you live here? Yes. This place is... Please be our leader. Please! Please create a new nation here. A nation that will be our paradise. This place is my nation. Your nation? What's it called? Well... It's just the nonsense of a child. Let's go. Seventeen Power Missiles! What?! This is your warning. This is my nation. My land. If you invade it, I'll remove you by force. What was that? Stay out of our way! You just don't get it. Don't come back here again! Got it? Mr. Liam! Don't worry. I took care of them. These are the pixies who live in this land. Their village was attacked by humans, and they came here seeking protection. Of course they're welcome here. I'll give contracts and names to those who want them. I've already checked in with them. They all want that. What?! Just how many are there? Contract Magic, Familiar. Let's see... Your name is... I formed contracts with and gave names to the roughly 100 pixies, and they evolved into elves. The population of our village grew even more. Take a look at this. Do you know what it is? That's the crest of the Principality of Palta. The Principality of Palta? Like the kingdoms of Jamil and Quistador, it's a state bordering this Promised Land. Then the humans who attacked yesterday... They were probably scouts. Promised Land (Liam's Nation) Quistador Principality of Palta Scouts will probably be coming from Jamil and Quistador soon, too. The three states were once separated by the valley, but they're now connected by the restoration of the Promised Land. Promised Land (Liam's Nation) Quistador Principality of Palta Jamil I bet every nation will want this land. What should we do? I'd still like you to found a nation here. A nation needs three things. Land, people, and power. Of those, you clearly have the land. You'll gain people as rumors about you spread. Which leaves power. I'll need soldiers to protect the nation. Leave that to us. We just have to kill all your enemies, right? You make it sound so violent. But the werewolves are suited to combat, so I'll leave that in your hands. Continue building your village while demonstrating your power. Drive off any enemy invaders. People will realize becoming allies would benefit them more. But by the next day, the situation had progressed far more than we had imagined. My name is Leonardo Berkeley. The Marquis of Berkeley... You know him? He's a noble of Jamil. My lord, His Majesty Lorenzo II, commanded me to meet with you. The king? Yes. The Kingdom of Jamil does not wish to fight you. Instead, we seek an alliance. What? If you accept, then we're prepared to offer you First Princess Scarlet's hand in marriage. Why do they think so highly of me? Her Highness is too young. She's practically begging to be distrusted. Scarlet's actions make it obvious that the dragon god has something to do with this land. But first... My lord— Call me Leonardo. Mr. Leonardo, have you ever met Princess Scarlet? Oh? Forgive me. I didn't think you possessed a flair for politics as well. The princess? I've seen her several times. In other words, he proposed that knowing Scarlet is standing right in front of him. His proposal suits my goals, but what should I do? I wish I could discuss this with her. Imagine the causality. I did it. Telepathy, my new spell. Scarlet, stay calm and listen to me. Is that you, Master? Yes. I'm speaking directly into your head right now. Do you think I should accept his offer? I do. Regardless of their true intentions, if we're to be married, it will buy us half a year at least. I see. I would be honored to wed Her Highness. You mean... Give me one year. You can see for yourself the situation here. In one year, I will turn this land into a place that won't embarrass Her Highness. Very well. I will report to His Majesty. I'm impressed, Master. You both want more time. They probably want time to reevaluate, since they underestimated you. I see. Well, we made it through for now. I've been waiting for you. Let's go. It's even more luxurious than the Hamilton estate. I used Teleport to visit Scarlet's mansion in the royal capital. I had Scarlet escort my double there. Later, I had my double bring me here. Well, my work is done. Sure. Thank you. Now that I've been here once, I can come back anytime. Are you my real master? Yeah. I'm the real Liam. Welcome to my home. I'm delighted to have you here. It's my first time in the royal capital, so I wish I could look around town... But now you're the ruler of another nation. You should avoid being seen. Right. Let's have some tea. Come inside. Okay. This presence... Is that you, Radon? Yes. It's faint, but that's my power. Is there anything here that can be traced back to Radon? Oh, yes! This dragon god statue has been passed down for generations in my mother, the Queen's, family. I sense Radon's power in it. I'm surprised this is still around. Cast All Clear on it. On this statue? Yes. All Clear. Wh-What is this? Holy Lance! That took all the strength in my body. That was magic battle armor created using my power. It allows a human to expend their magic power to use my abilities. Armor that grants the use of your abilities? That's why I could cast the same spell you use. But a single spell reduces you to this state. That's because it was the greatest of the three types, the Golden Armor. Then lower ranked armors could... They were lost in battle. No. The person who knows more about them than anyone is right here. How is magic battle armor made? So that's your angle. First, gather some high mithril. Can you get some high mithril? I'll procure some right away. It's done! How adorable. Have the girl form a contract with it. Spill some blood on the statue. Understood. This is... I feel so powerful! Holy Arrow! I'm still standing this time. And this armor is like a living thing. High-level magic items closely resemble living creatures. Those which humans call demonic or fae swords fall into this category. Living creatures? In that case... Contract Magic, Familiar! Your name is Ares, patron of battle. It feels so much lighter. And I feel even more powerful. I'm surprised. What a clever idea. Holy Lance! Incredible! I once named an item as an exception, but it never occurred to me to make one a familiar. Are you talking about Guardian Radon? That's magic battle armor, too? Yes, for my personal use. Was it to fight in the War of Three Dragons? Can I use it, too? Try it. Now that I think about it, this thing is amazing. It's a giant statue that has its own will and moves freely. Contract! Equip! I feel power welling up inside me! Power Missile! Thirty-seven?! Master? I'm all right. That just took all of my magic power. You're the third person to survive wearing this. You're the first to successfully cast a spell. I had no idea it was so dangerous. Learn to master it, and the world could be yours. What? Next time, "Liam Tries Making Incredible Armor." ▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E06.en-US This is Liam Hamilton, 12 years old. He's the fifth son of the noble Hamilton family. Though he was originally a different person entirely, he suddenly became a child. Apparently, he doesn't know why that happened. Neither do I. His family was on the brink of ruin, but he used his status as a noble to spend his days practicing the magic he so admired. Liam apparently had a knack for magic and mastered all manner of spells, regardless of difficultly, from elemental spells to spirit summoning. You could say his inquisitive interest in magic is his greatest talent of all. Raymond, was it? Liam calls him his master. He taught Liam how magic works. That's when he received his magicpedia ring, too. Since becoming an adventurer, he's been exercising his magic power to the fullest. He formed familiar contracts with Asuna and Jodi, two girls he met during this time, and they became his first familiars. The dragon was unsealed, and Liam became one with said dragon. It was a truly intriguing outcome. When he named and formed familiar contracts with the pixies in order to protect them, I was surprised that they evolved into elves. Since Liam decided to build a village in the Sealed Lands for the elves, Princess Scarlet of Jamil has begun serving Liam, and he acquired the Guardian Radon from the ruins. Some werewolves joined the village as well, and he began building his nation in earnest in the now unsealed Promised Land. Whew. My magic power's been restored. Anyway, I hate to ask, but could I borrow Guardian Radon for a while? Of course. In fact, you should hold onto it. Thanks. Item Box. It went inside. It closely resembles a living creature, huh? Yes, but it's not actually alive. I'm heading back to the village. I will remain in the royal capital and continue investigating the nation's movements. Teleport. I sent Scarlet back to the royal capital using Teleport, and I returned to the village. We've completed the first phase of building the village. Mr. Liam! Is something the matter? I heard this from Chris, but apparently a group of trolls live nearby. Trolls? Oh, those huge, muscular creatures around two to three meters tall? Yes, those muscular creatures. I've heard their personalities fall into two opposite extremes: violent and kind-hearted. What are those trolls like? I've heard they're quite violent. Also, the humans will keep coming. We can't have them starting any fights. Right. That's why I thought we should convince them to join us. You're right. Thanks for telling me. Do you know where they are? Yes. They're located at... The land was fertile until a moment ago. What's this? I knew it. It is iron ore. There's no vegetation, but there are still plenty of resources hidden here. There they are. Who you? My name is Liam. I'm building a nation here, so I've come to recruit you. Humans lie! No trust! Please trust me. I won't mistreat you. The elves—no, the pixies and werewolves have already joined me. Leave or else die! What should I do? He's as powerful as he looks. I don't want to hurt him, but... He got me. I assumed he was all brawn and no brains and underestimated him. He lured me into this gap so he can kill me with a single blow. Will I make it in time? I made it. Impossible! Not injured? Guardian Radon's magic battle armor completely protected me from that attack. It aches a bit, though. Dispel. They seem to be fine over there, too. Twerp! In that case... Boss... What? What this? You nearly hurt your friends in your rage. I didn't evade his attack because I wanted to protect the trolls. Under normal conditions, I couldn't cast enough spells, so I used my magic battle armor to protect them with a boosted number of illusions. Fine. I listen, strong and kind one. Maybe they're actually the nice type of troll. What you want from us? I'm building a new village in this land. Currently, we're mostly elves and werewolves. There are two humans, including me. No, four, I guess. I'd like you to join us in the village. Why us? There are a few reasons, but in the future, many humans may come to this land. Unless I do something, worst case, you could be hunted down. I don't want to see that happen. Show us village first. Got it. What this? Teleport, a high-level holy spell. Teleport... What are you doing here? Who that woman? What are you doing here, meathead? That name... Boar-woman? I told you, I'm not a boar, I'm a wolf! B-Boss! Chris, what's your relationship with him? Uh, I think he's an annoying idiot. That's not what I meant. I'm not sure. He annoys me, so I've always fought him anytime I ran into him. So you're fighting friends. Including that just now, my record is 307 wins and 378 losses. Sounds like you're stuck with each other. Anyway, meathead, have you gotten weaker? Why'd you let me beat you with a single blow? He hasn't gotten weaker. You've gotten stronger. "Familiar" made you evolve into a werewolf, remember? Oh, right. You stronger now. Of course I am. By becoming my master's familiar, I became stronger. I can't lose to a meathead like you. I see. You should form a contract with him, too. Contract? Yeah. Since you lost to me, you have to obey one of my commands as usual. Fine. Speak. So, master... You two are such close friends. Let's form a contract. Your name is... Guy. My word. Is this... me? He speaks so fluently now. And oddly formally for some reason. While he's gotten smaller, the power inside him has definitely increased. Okay, let's keep fighting! Every one of Guy's attacks could kill an ordinary person. Chris' footwork is light, and her attacks are keen. Here we go! They probably think they're just playing, but this is a high-level battle. This is my power! Boss is much stronger than before. Not bad! I am not finished yet! Boss legendary gigas? So casting Familiar on trolls and giving them a name evolves them into a species called gigas. Bring it on! Okay. I'll name the rest of you, too. Thank you. Let's see. Your name is... Gon. The gigas that evolved from the kind-hearted trolls joined our village, securing the defensive and combat power we'd need in the future. Darn it! You mustn't strain yourself. I'm not! Allow me to handle the manual labor. I told you so. Are you all right? Don't... Don't think this means you've won! What do you intend to do with all these boulders? I'm going to extract metal from them. Gnome, salamander! Melt the boulders in a forge and extract the metal. Like I thought, it's mostly iron. There's also copper, gold, silver, and... I didn't think I'd get so little high mithril. It's a rare metal in the human world. It's not often found. I was hoping to get a bunch from the crags where the trolls were and mass produce magic battle armor. Can magic battle armor only be made with high mithril? Every piece requires at least some of it. Other metals aren't strong enough. Not strong enough, huh? I'll give it a shot. Just so you know, trying to use another metal will only end in failure. It's fine if I fail. What? Failing just means you didn't succeed. It's not a big deal. Wh-What? I see. So a failure isn't a failure, just not a success. Magic works the same way. You just keep trying until you master it and succeed. Your thinking intrigues me. I like you even more. Gnome, make a mold. Pour the molten iron into the mold. Okay. Now I'll infuse it with Radon's magic power. Familiar! The magic battle armor made for Scarlet became more powerful when it was given a name. So it's possible that naming this magic battle armor-like object of iron could... You are Apollo, named after the sun. Is this the sun? Yeah. I thought designing a mold that suits its name would make it more powerful. The same thing happened when I named the others. By giving them names that suited them, they evolved to fit them. So maybe magic battle armor is the same. You succeeded in making your iron magic battle armor. Really? That was a fantastic idea. You never cease to entertain me. I wanted to make as many suits of armor as I could. It's a shame I can't use the same name twice. Naming is a primitive magic that any human can cast. Since it's a spell, it's not as potent if you brew the same tea leaves twice, huh? I have plenty of iron and magic power, but I can't think of that many names! I racked my brain to create 15 suits for now. I created enough to distribute five each to the elves, werewolves, and gigas. You're too slow, meathead! You'll never hit me like that! And your punches will never hurt no matter how many times you hit me! What was that?! Those two seem to be fighting something more than a mock battle. They certainly seem to get along. Yeah. I'm thinking of having them team up. They'd do well thrown into a battle where they're outnumbered. "Don't let anyone else beat you." "Stay hidden behind me, boar." I bet that's how they'd banter. I can picture it. Hey, look. Those are elves. Wow. Just look at all these elves. I was wondering how terrifying this place would be since it suddenly appeared, but it's a mountain of treasure. We could live our whole lives in luxury if we sold all of them. Okay, everyone! Stay calm! If you don't resist, we won't have to be rough with you. Mina. Understood. Well, well. I like your attitude. But this isn't enough. We're taking everyone. Get ready to go. What? Brat! Not bad. Our master needn't trouble himself with these nobodies. Those previously weak elves are so dependable now. If they're this strong with iron armor, with 10—no, 20 more—they'll be able to protect themselves. Which means I'll need names! Don't move, or the kid gets it! Wh-What does that mean? I'm serious! I'll kill him! Power Missile. Yup, that's our Mr. Liam. That single attack was the most damaging one. He's not coming back from that. Wh-Who are these guys? Run! That night, I returned to Another World. I summon as many Celcius as possible! I'm going to expel seawater from this Item Box. Could you separate it into fresh water and salt and return both to the Item Box? The village's population has grown. We need water and salt to live. What's wrong? Did you not understand? No, it's not that. Do you remember me? Huh? You made me evolve before. Oh, you're the first spirit who evolved from a Windine. Yes. My world has expanded thanks to that. Thank you so much. I'm not accustomed to it yet, but I've learned to possess objects and affect the human world. Though the Spirit Monarch scolds me when I do it too much. So there's a Spirit Monarch. Wait a minute. Possess objects? You can do that? Yes, starting from mid-level. A strong enough spirit can possess something indefinitely. That's the reason the power of spirits resides within so many objects in the world. I see. I'd like to try increasing your power. Will you assist me? Yes, gladly. Allow me to repay you. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia. Familiar. Your name is Zero. You are Celcius Zero. I feel more powerful. Now I can possess objects. Okay. Then I summon you, gnome and salamander. Zero, could you possess this? Understood. It worked. It's magic battle armor possessed by a mid-level water spirit. Waterfall! Explosion! Gaia Crusher, indeed! I gave the prototype armor to the three of them, and it was even more powerful than I imagined. Mr. Liam, this is even more amazing than yesterday's. It's true, Master. I'm ten times stronger than I was originally. With this much power, we can protect everyone here. I thank you. But this is exhausting. Yes, it is. It's only natural given how powerful it is. We'll have to train hard so we can master its use. Who do you think you are, meathead? Then remain a boar for all I care. I will become stronger so that I may repay my master. I think I'll do that, too. Wait! I'll get stronger for our master, too! You mustn't strain yourself. Now we have power. I'm not! If I can mass produce this new magic battle armor No, really. You mustn't strain yourself. I said, "I'm not!" Calm down, you two. possessed by mid-level spirits, No, really. You mustn't strain yourself. we'll have the strength to protect this nation. I said, "I'm not!" So Liam says, but he is being naïve. If all three greater species are outfitted with new magic battle armor, they'll have enough strength to take on another nation. Liam doesn't understand that. Instead, he's thinking about how to improve them. Don't get ahead of yourself! His pursuit of magic never ends. I'm not. I'm just saying that you shouldn't strain yourself. What an interesting human. Next time, "Liam Tries Fighting a Dracula". ▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E07.en-US Liam! Where did you run off to without even telling us? We were worried about you. Sorry. I had a lot on my plate. Well, whatever. More importantly, Liam... Money, please! Money? You know, the money we asked you to hold onto. Oh, right. Where'd you get all this? We were paid for our silence, I think. Our silence? Yeah. Princess Scarlet asked us not to tell anyone about Radon. What? We wouldn't have told anyone even if she hadn't paid us. Besides, since we have contracts with you, we wouldn't tell anyone if you told us not to. It's a little different from that. In any case, this is your shares. Fine. We accept. But hold onto this for us. We can't take this home. And it's probably safest here. Oh, right. Then I'll hold onto it. Let me know if you ever need it. But what are you going to spend it on? Thank you! Here, Liam. Huh? It's the only grimoire in this town that doesn't have an owner. You need grimoires, right? For me? Well? I've never encountered this spell before. Thank you, Asuna and Ms. Jodi. You're building a nation?! So that's what you've been up to. Anyway, what will you two do? Will you come join us or stay in town and keep hunting? What are you saying? I know, it's an unreasonable request. We'll obviously go with you! It's gonna be so much fun! What? We'd follow you anywhere. After all, we're your familiars. Okay. Then I look forward to working with you. Let's head out! We'll go a little later. Why? Because I'm practicing the spell from the grimoire you gave me earlier. I should be able to master it soon. What?! Okay. I feel like it's going to activate. Dust Box! Recast. Begin casting on all lines. The casting time decreases with each casting, so... And now I've mastered the spell. That quickly? So, what does the spell do? It's similar to the Item Box spell. You can put as much stuff as you want in it, though the capacity depends on the caster's power. What makes this spell different? Thank you for waiting. Good timing. Let's try it out. I'll put a portion of this dish inside the Dust Box... and take it out a minute later. It stinks! Sorry. As you can see, it makes whatever's inside spoil quickly. Huh. So it's a garbage bin. So, is that a useful spell? What could it be used for? I think it could be pretty convenient depending on how we used it. That's it! Wait here! What's gotten into you, Liam? This is freshly-squeezed pure grape juice. Huh? Put this and yeast in the Dust Box... and wait five minutes. This full-bodied aroma... It's wine! Wow! You made wine instantly! Is there anything else we can make? In addition to wine, it can mass-produce anything fermented, Let's try all making all sorts of things! like soy sauce or pickles, in a short amount of time. It's a pretty useful spell. What are these? I put grape juice numbered from one to ten in the Dust Box every hour. I put in the number 10 bottle ten hours ago, the number 9 bottle nine hours ago, and the number 8 bottle eight hours ago. I put the number 1 bottle in last and took them all out an hour later. We'll start with the number 1 wine. Cheers. How does the fermentation change with time? I see. Next is the number 2 wine. I'm so jealous! In my previous life, an evening drink was one of my little joys! What are you staring at?! I was just thinking it looks good. Well, don't stare at women like that! What? I think I've got it. The number 1 wine has the flavor of a one-year wine, and the number 10 wine has the flavor of a ten-year wine. In other words, about one year passes inside the Dust Box every hour. You truly are a veteran hunter, Ms. Jodi! You even know a lot about wine tasting! Wait until you're a little older, okay? Okay! To welcome our new residents, we've prepared a feast. Guy, I challenge you to a cook-off. Bring it on. I'm first! Here's my werewolf's special grilled sheep monster! Nothing beats meat. That looks delicious. I have prepared a traditional dish of my people. I present hearty grilled cow monster! It's so big. Your dish isn't half-bad. Same for yours. I have made a special elf mushroom and herb soup. You can even add Mr. Liam's instant noodles to the dish. That looks delicious. I can't hold back anymore! Thanks for the meal! Asuna, mind your manners. They're all so good! This grilled mutton is exquisitely prepared. This huge chunk of meat tastes great. The umami of the soup goes so well with the noodles. There are plenty of other dishes made from the fruits of the land, too. This is making me thirsty. There are plenty over here, too! We came to a forest where lots of fruits grow, so we can make all kinds of liquor. I've never seen this fruit before. I bet they taste good fresh-picked, too. Master! I picked lots of fruit! No, Master! I picked more fruit! You both picked a lot. Thanks, Guy and Chris. It looks like we tied. Then our contest continues. I don't think so! What did I tell you? If you pick all the fruit off the same trees, the next harvest won't grow. We're sorry. Seventeen Power Missiles! Wait! Who are you? Gon, hang in there! Gon! Gon! What's wrong with you? It's me! What happened to him? I don't know. Could this be a status effect? In that case... All Clear! You have my thanks. What happened? Those symptoms... It's possible he was infected by a vampire. Infected? What's that? By biting people, vampires turn others into vampires who serve them. It's an ability called Infect. Normally, nothing can be done once a person is infected, but... You were able to cure him. That's incredible, Liam. I don't think he was a vampire. Yeah. They can't be out during the day. They turn into dust when they're exposed to sunlight, right? But what if... there were a Dracula? What's a Dracula? A Dracula is a mutant vampire born only once every few centuries. Under the power of a Dracula's leadership, the other vampires become stronger as well. They have no weakness to sunlight. Then a real nuisance has shown up. First, we'll gather information. Bad news! We found them! A horde of vampires has been discovered ten kilometers north of here! There are over ten thousand of them! Ten thousand, you say? That's more than a hundred times our number! Then... could it be? Yes. Other residents of this land have been absorbed into their numbers. Yes. We saw orcs and goblins among the horde. If they've taken over other species and are all moving around during the day, then we can assume there's a Dracula. But vampires are normally a timid species who live quietly. The Dracula has driven them into a violent frenzy. We must defeat them so they can't cause additional harm. Hold on. There are ten thousand of them. If we're defeated, we'll be infected and turn into vampires, adding to their numbers. Let's do what we can right now. Tell the nearby villages to evacuate before the fighting starts. Yes, Master! You heard him, guys! Get on it! Got it! But the situation only got worse... It didn't work? No. They wouldn't take us seriously. They said they'd never lose to some scrawny vampires. Then the vampires attacked... The orcs fought back, but they were overwhelmed by their numbers. They're all vampires now. And one vampire showed up who was clearly different from the others. Could it be? All the vampires kneeled before him. He did something to revive all the vampires who had fallen. So he's the Dracula. I thought it would be unwise to stick around, so I ran back here. I'm sorry. It's fine. We wouldn't want you turning into a vampire. Does this mean the vampires will keep reviving until the Dracula is defeated? But it sounds difficult to even get near it. No, actually... Thanks to this information, I have a vision of how we can fight the vampires. What?! We'll stop them right now! New magic battle armor! Equip! Waterfall! Explosion! Gaia Crusher! Anger Blade! Judgment Arrow! This place is swarming with them. Looks like we're done here. Withdraw! Withdraw, everyone! That's the Dracula. Teleport. Well, well... Not a single one of my kin in sight. What have you done? I separated you from your underlings. We're 100 kilometers away from where we just were. You crafty little brat. Once I defeat you, the problem will be solved. Defeat me? Just to be sure, you wouldn't consider coexisting, would you? Of course not. No one can stop me until I've consumed all the lesser species. I see. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia. Nineteen Power Missiles! When did he get behind me? That spell is rather troublesome. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia. Nine Holy Lances! Did I get him? What?! Now it's my turn. Illusion! Dispel! Well, well, you have mastery of all sorts of spells. I still have my trump card. If I use Guardian Radon's armor, my firepower will get a massive boost. But it'll also consume my magic power. It's my final trump card. I can't use it until I have a shot at certain victory. Fireball! Ice Needle! This is pointless. I am immortal. I exist outside of this world's laws. Because I am not alive, I cannot die either. You're not... alive? That's right. This body is merely a vessel. It's merely the object I use to consume the life force floating in the air. I am not alive. But as long this world exists, I am indestructible. Attack me all you want, but it's pointless. You're not alive... Don't worry. Once you become one of my kin, that despair of yours will vanish. Dust Box! What is this? Like the Item Box, living things can't be put inside the Dust Box. But since he's not alive, that's not an issue. You brat! Let me out! We'll see how long he can last inside a box without any life force. It's been ten hours. In other words, ten years. Did he enter a state of suspended animation because he couldn't do anything? We won, right? I'm impressed you handled him with just one spell. If one is all it takes, then one is all I need. Sometimes a single area-of-effect spell is better than a hundred fireballs. That thinking... Those who are skilled with magic tend to become over-reliant on it, but you seem different. Now then... Time to head back to the others. I caught a cold. Are you okay? Asuna... It's because your clothes leave your stomach exposed! Cold! Put this on. Wh-What's this? My stomach is so warm! Keeping warm and eating my special porridge will take care of that cold in no time. No. What? I don't want to be the only one dressed like this! Wait! I'm too old to be wearing— So warm... You both look cute. Thanks to you, I'm all better now! Your Highness. This product is popular among the people. As a noble, I must be aware of the state of society. S-So this is what they call an animal onesie! I want him to call me cute. Your Highness, you look cute! Not you. Hop! Next time, "Liam Tries Becoming King of the Promised Land." ▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E08.en-US Liam! Liam! Are you all right? You defeated the Dracula, didn't you? Yeah. Did something happen here? Yes. They've been acting like that since a moment ago. They suddenly stopped moving. Check this out. I barely applied any force, and this happened. Some had theirs fall out naturally, so we figured you defeated the Dracula controlling them. Does this mean they're all free from the Dracula's control? Probably. Their complexions have improved slightly, too. There's still cleanup to be done, but this settles the matter, for now. Wh-What is that? What's happening? Liam? What's this? It's the Dracula's magic power. Radon? Their physical bodies are controlled by magic, and its source has disappeared. So they're all going to disappear, too? Isn't there anything we can do? I know. All Clear! This holy spell removes all status effects. It saved Gon. It's working. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia! Nineteen All Clears! I'm cured! It's not nearly enough. Calm down. Remember what you said earlier. What? If one is all it takes, then one is all I need. Sometimes a single area-of-effect spell is better than a hundred fireballs. That's it. Guardian Radon! Magic battle armor, equip! My target is a single-target casting of All Clear. I'll turn it into an area-of-effect spell. Wow. Such magic power. We're alive. The pain is gone. Have we been saved? What was that light? Liam? Liam? It's still nighttime. That's good. It's not good! We were worried about you! Are you all right now? Yeah. More importantly, how long was I unconscious? About an hour, I guess. What about the others? The Dracula's magic power? Don't worry about them. They've all calmed down. Liam, what was that? Light poured out of you, and even those who were disappearing regenerated. That was... Master! Are you okay? Are you okay, Master? I'm fine now. I just expended a bunch of magic power at once. Anyway, could you gather the vampires? Not those who were turned into vampires, but those who were vampires to begin with. They're all here. This is everyone? Yes. There weren't many to begin with. So this many snowballed into ten thousand. Please spare the others. I'll take responsibility for everything. Kill me, but spare the others. I don't intend to hold any of you responsible for what happened. What? You were being controlled by the Dracula, right? W-Well, yes, but... More importantly, I'll enable you vampires to walk about during the day, so will you join our village? What?! When morning comes, you'll either be destroyed by the sunlight since you've lost the Dracula's powers, or you'll have to live quietly in the dark like you used to, right? Oh, don't get the wrong idea. I'm not like the Dracula. I just need you to follow two rules. What are they? One, do as I say. Two, don't cause any internal strife. That's all? I won't force you to do anything else. That's the same deal we made. Let's be friends. We gladly accept! You're using Familiar. Actually, I have some improvements. Improvements? Just watch. Just as I created magical battle armor with some adjustments, I'll make some adjustments to the evolution caused by Familiar, too. Contract Magic, High Familiar! Your bodies will not be destroyed by the sunlight! From this day forth, you are Alucard! The vampires evolved into Noble Vampires that aren't destroyed by sunlight. Just over four days after the battle, after 100 hours had elapsed, the Dracula quietly vanished completely. I can't believe the Dracula was defeated by a single human. It's nothing to worry about. But our plans to use it as an excuse to dispatch troops... Forget about that. The issue now is the man who defeated the Dracula. Liam Hamilton. The images of the battle end here. We don't know how he defeated the Dracula. Nineteen simultaneous spellcasts and the power of a dragon. He's a monster wearing a man's skin. A monster... The situation has changed. I want more information. Continue watching him for a while. We'll acquire the land after that. Yes, sir. A monster always appears at the turning point of an era. Will this one prove to be a hero or a demon lord? That was tough. Using Familiar, I instantly formed contracts with ten thousand of the monsters living in the Promised Land. Familiar's magic is fine. The problem is the names. I can't think of ten thousand names. Mr. Liam. Mr. Liam. What is it, Slilun and Slipon? These are slimes I named using Familiar that evolved into Slime Dos. Look at this. For you, Mr. Liam. I see. You made this by dissolving something inside your body. It's smooth and looks just like me. Thank you. We love you, Mr. Liam. We love you. The village is experiencing a construction boom. It's growing from a village into a city to accommodate our new members. The numerous elves who have honed their skills are at the center of the construction efforts. I appointed Reina their leader. Guy and his Gigas guard and patrol the Promised Land. Chris and the werewolves are skilled hunters, so they procure food. I've assigned everyone responsibilities. I think things are going well. Master. What is it? There are humans nearby. Humans? Yes, sir. They claim to be merchants from Quistador. They desire an audience with this nation's king. What will you do? Merchants, huh? Maybe I should meet with them. Wait, king? Indeed. No, I mean, I'm not a king. What are you talking about? You are our master, the king of this land. Uh, since when? I shall ask the others. I believe Mr. Liam to be the king of this land! Does anyone disagree? Nope! That much is obvious! Why would you bother asking us that? I can't imagine anyone but Mr. Liam being our king. Mr. Liam is king. King is strong. King is cool. Very well. Huh? What? I, Radon the golden dragon, issue a proclamation. I recognize Liam Hamilton as king of this land and nation. Liam has been crowned king! This is Mr. Liam's kingdom! Mr. Liam! Mr. Liam! I'm... a king? Master! Is something the matter? I've been waiting for you. Well? Did you learn anything? For the past few days, I've been investigating the situation within the Kingdom of Jamil, but I'm terribly sorry; I failed to learn anything. However... However? I'm certain that everyone from His Majesty to his ministers are hiding something. It's clear that they don't want to pull out of that land, but I don't know why. I see. Maybe there's some secret hidden there. Most likely. Any idea what it is, Radon? Apparently not. I see. It's probably something human-related. Yes. It's likely something so common the dragon god has no interest in it. Just learning the kingdom doesn't plan to leave that land is enough. What will you do? Will you come with me? No. I'll continue my investigation a while longer. Got it. I'll come check on you again. You do have an idea, don't you? What makes you say that? You don't lie. Isn't that what it means if you choose to be silent instead? Your observation skills aren't those of a 12-year-old boy. You won't answer that question? You're just like me. But I really don't know. Liam, do you know what it means to be a guardian? Guardian, as in Guardian Radon? Yes. It means protector, right? Protector of what? Well, it becomes magic battle armor and protects you. No, that's not it. You're not so weak that you need protection. The magic battle armor is a weapon, not a protector. So what does it protect? What was it protecting here? Fill the space with magic power. You leveled up considerably after the previous battle. You should have enough now. Stairs? This feeling... Is it like the magicpedia? Another ancient storage device? Well, well. I'm impressed you figured it out. That's right. This is an ancient storage device. The space itself is the same as that device. Which means there are spells here? You know what crows are, don't you? Yes. Apparently they have a habit of collecting shiny things in their nests. Dragons are similar. What? This is a dragon's den: a place where ancient and forbidden spells are gathered. Ancient and forbidden spells? I couldn't be more excited! This place is the first of them. As your magic power increases, more seals will be broken. You're the first human in centuries to break this— You mean there's more? You're more interested in that? First, give it a try. I see. It's just like a grimoire or the magicpedia. Did you figure it out? Yeah. Then try it. I'll go with nineteen simultaneous spellcasts, my current maximum. Activate! What are these? All 19 of the simultaneously activated spells vanished. My magic power is being canceled out? Exactly. Fireball! All Clear! In other words, it interferes with any attempt to cast this place's ancient spell. That's right. In that case... Activate! It's no use. It's being canceled out. I'll activate the ancient spell and use this rock I found. It didn't work. In that case, Magic Missile. Physical attacks are ineffective, and spells are absorbed and make them multiply. This trial is about weaving between them to master the spell. Their numbers increase over time as well. A trial, huh? Makes sense to me. Since you can cast multiple spells at once, you'll have no trouble with it. You can use one cast to activate the ancient spell and use the remaining casts to intercept them. It's a slow but certain method. No, there's a better way. Oh? Contract Summoning, Liam! You're up. I've got this. I'll use one cast on Contract Summoning and the remaining eighteen to practice the ancient spell. Nineteen Power Missiles! I see. This certainly is quicker. One hour until activation. I can keep going! Five minutes until activation. Almost there! All right! Zero seconds until activation! We've mastered it! In such a short amount of time? Interesting. Here we go. Bring it on. Item Box! Ancient Magic, Absolute Force Shield! Yes! Absolute Force Shield: a barrier that completely blocks a single physical attack. Whether it's a massive boulder or anything else, it's guaranteed to block a single attack. But if it's two pebbles, it can't block the second, and it can't block spells. I'll hit you with my best shot! Bring it. Absolute Force Shield, repeated casts! Okay. A single cast only blocks one attack, so I just need to create barriers at least as quickly as my opponent attacks. On the battlefield, hundreds of arrows might come flying at once, and Asuna's attacks are faster than that. I'll have to work on my speed and number of casts. We can solve those problems with more magic power. Impressive. Absolute Magic Shield is sealed on the next floor. You should increase your magic power further and break the seal. That's what I'll do. Huh? Absolute Magic Shield? Which means... Like its name suggests, it's a barrier that can block any single magic attack. I might be able to do that, then. You can? Yeah. After all, you made this ancient storage device, right? Yes. I've basically figured out how it works. I just need to swap physical for magical, right? I can probably imagine that. What? I'll use all my spellcasts to develop a spell. I'll repeatedly experiment in my imagination and fix any failures. Like Radon said, I have to imagine the causality. Absolute Magic Shield! Is this right? Radon? Hats off to you. I'm amazed you learned an ancient spell in that way. All right! Nineteen Power Missiles! Absolute Magic Shield, repeated casts! All right! Not a single human has dispelled the seals in these ruins for centuries. He's done not only that, but developed an ancient spell on his own as well. What are you doing? I'm letting my body—or rather, my nose— get accustomed to the feeling. Your nose? I'm training so I can detect the presence of magic. I see. It's so you can use your physical and magical barriers correctly, right? Yeah. Why not use both at all times? That wouldn't be impossible, but I want to learn a more efficient way that consumes less magic power. True. It's possible if you're able to instantly assess your opponent's attack. When it comes to the magic I've always longed to use, I don't want to compromise. You're unbelievable. Your curiosity for magic is insatiable. Liam, that must be the source of your strength. Bonus Material I've gotten even cuter since becoming Liam's familiar. Of course, I was cute to begin with. Somehow, I feel like I've gotten slimmer, too. Of course, I had a great body to begin with. I know a spell that will make you even prettier. What? What is it? Teach me! It's the magic of love! Why don't you have Liam cast it on you? What? Jodi, don't be silly! You're so young. I've received tons of love letters since then. Aren't you jealous? Really? That's great. Be jealous! I'm completely rejuvenated, too. I still can't get used to it. Water bounces right off my skin. My skin has regained its elasticity and firmness, and my blemishes, fine wrinkles, back pain, stiff shoulders, the swelling in my feet, and sleep apnea have all improved. This is amazing. Um, Ms. Jodi, that's a bit graphic. Bushy ears! Fluffy tail! I am strong! Don't you mean cute? Open your eyes to your true charm! What's that? Check out these walking pecs! I'm going to get shredded and have my own six-pack! No! Stay fluffy! Elves are all so pretty. Their pointed ears are so mystical. They seem so otherworldly. I wouldn't say that. Nama yatsuhashi! Is that an elf joke? Don't you mean gyoza? Next time, "Liam Tries Talking to a Girl." ▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E09.en-US Liam! Why are you in such a hurry? Guy needs you to come quickly. Come where? Point 17. Now that the city has gotten larger, we've designated a few meeting points. Teleport to Point 17. Guy. Master, we've been waiting for you. Why is everyone lined up? They say they're messengers from the Principality of Palta. They're here on important business and have requested an audience with you. An audience? So they want to meet with me, the king of this land. I still can't get used to it. Okay, sure. Who's in charge? The man beside the carriage. It is an honor to meet you. My name is Ex Blast. I'm Liam. What business do you have with me, Mr. Ex? My master, His Highness, ordered me to come here. Okay. His Highness desires one thing. For you and Lady Flora to be wed. Wed?! Indeed. By the way, have you already exchanged vows with Princess Scarlet of Jamil? What? Oh, no. It won't be for a little while. I see. Well, His Highness wouldn't dream of making you wait. Huh? What? If you wish, we're prepared to hand over Lady Flora right now. Is this how nobles get married? F-For now, um... why don't you come to the city? We can't speak at length here. Ah, so you'll accept our offer. Thank you. His Highness will be delighted as well. Now, wait a minute... Something dangerous is coming. Absolute Magic Shield! What was that? A Suicide Element. An exploding man-made monster. If your reaction had been any slower, that girl would've been reduced to chunks of flesh. Who would do something like that? I wonder. Perhaps someone who isn't here. What? Ex isn't here? Does that mean it was him? He's likely the one who ordered it. What do you mean? Who knows? Nobles are a strange bunch. Nobles... Guy, I have something to attend to. Protect this area. Keep Flora safe no matter what, and protect the soldiers if you can. Understood. What?! Sorry for dropping in all of a sudden. Is Scarlet around? H-Her Highness is currently in the bath. I'll go get her right away. No, I can wait until she's done. What's this? Apparently she's Lady Flora of Palta. Flora? I've never heard of a noble lady by that name before. A man named Ex Blast was just here. He said the principality wanted me to marry Lady Flora. Ex Blast... I've heard that name before. He's the principality's right-hand man, but he also engages in cloak-and-dagger operations. Anyway, after I agreed to meet with her, a monster called a Suicide Element appeared beside her and exploded. So that's their plan. They're creating an excuse. She'll marry into the land of monsters, where she'll be tragically killed by a monster. Then they can invade. Yes. Humans come up with such interesting ideas. I recognize this girl. Wh-What are you doing? I knew it. This girl is a secret child not officially recognized by the grand duke. She has a mole on her chest, so it must be her. How do you know about that? The physical traits of secret children are sometimes disclosed in case they're ever needed. Where am I? Is this Heaven? Don't die yet. Otherwise, I'll have saved you for nothing. You saved me? I guess no one told you. A monster exploded. Get away! Get away from me! I'm dangerous! There's more? It's all right. I can block any magical explosions that may come. That's not what I mean! Look! I've been cursed! Even if an explosion doesn't kill me, this curse will! A backup plan? A cruel one, at that. You saved me! I don't want to drag you down with me! Please get away from me! A curse? Wh-What are you doing? Quickly! All Clear! Now you're all right. Is there anything else? I-It's gone? I don't believe it. I was told it was impossible to remove. My master can cast holy magic. Curses are meaningless against him. Don't worry. You're safe now. By the way, what kind of curse was it? It was made known to me that the curse would transform its victims into monsters, which would then obey the caster's commands. So they're using Ghoul Liquid. You know what it is? Who are you talking to? The dragon god. It's a curse item. So those exist, too? Do you remember anything? Like what? Turning into nearby monsters... The monsters obey commands... You mean the Dracula. I see. U-Um, what should I do now? Has the principality taken anyone hostage? No, nothing like that. Then you should stay with us. I'll protect you so the Principality of Palta can never harm you again. Very well. Forgive my rudeness, but they're taking you lightly. You mean the Principality of Palta is? No, all three of the neighboring nations. Yeah, I'm sure they are. I believe a display of power is in order. A display of power? As in showing off. So I should show them how strong I am? Ideally, you should demonstrate the power of this nation as well. What should I do? Pick a fight with someone? First, you should issue a currency. Currency? As in money? This is the magic battle armor you made for me. Not just the face and limbs, but every piece of it is exquisitely made, down to the individual scales. When I saw the quality of its construction, I knew you should issue a currency as well. What do you mean? I have here three types of silver coins. Some have clear features, while others are less so. Exactly. This coin with the clearest details is an original Jamil coin. This version was made for mass production by taking a mold from the original. And this is the Jamil coin made in various regions for general distribution. This one's face is the least distinct. As you can see, the features become less distinct each time it's reproduced. Because of that, the materials and clarity of the details are a sign of technical prowess and an indicator of national strength. In other words, if I make coins with features as clear as the original's for distribution... Yes. It's far more justifiable than engaging in war and is an effective display of strength. All right. I'll do it. Impressive. The design and purity of the silver leave nothing to be desired. It's a good demonstration of your skills. You think so? Next are copper coins, but if you make them with pure copper, the copper will be worth more when melted down than as coins. So what do people do? Bronze, made from mixing low-value tin with copper, is used for copper coins. In Jamil, we use roughly 65% copper. Any less, and the material is too hard. This ratio is ideal for balancing clarity of details and value. I see. Gnome, Salamander! What? This silver color... Is this 50%? I'm amazed you can tell. Impressive, Master. You must be the only person in the world who can mass produce coins with such clear details at 50% purity. So, what do you think? Where are these silver coins from? Do you know about Liam's Kingdom? It's a new nation in the Promised Land. That nation of monsters? Yes, all merchants know about it. Are these real? They'll be distributed soon. But before that, we were wondering what the exchange rate would be. These are for distribution? Yeah. They're all of this quality. I don't believe it. Everything about them, from the purity of the silver to the clarity of the features, surpasses Jamil silver coins. Right? Would you take a look at these copper coins, too? This color... What's the purity of this copper? 50%. 50%? With these details? What's your judgment? One to three. If they're all this quality, then they'll be worth three times as much as Jamil's currency. Apparently this nation is seen as dangerous because it's a land of monsters, so this was delivered to me through the Hunter's Guild. Master, you seem down. Is something wrong? It's this. I see. I heard you built a city. I'll overlook that you didn't come to greet me. I shall make a deal with you. Come see me soon. Scarlet? What an amusing joke. C-Calm down. I'm all right. I'm sorry. It's okay. I'm glad you're angry on my behalf. Not at all. Objectively, what do you think? There is no need for you to obey him. Albrevit is not the head of the family, and he's probably doing this on his own to redeem himself after his recent blunder. I see. An request from the head of the Hamilton family would merit a response, but there's no need to respond to any requests from this man. Got it. Thanks for the advice. Y-You honor me with your words. This place is amazing. I heard it was a nation of monsters, but it's far more developed than I imagined. Thanks. So, anyway... Oh, right. We have business to discuss. Is there someplace quiet we can talk? In that case, please use the house that was built for me. It may be inconvenient for you to use your own. Okay, thanks. We'll do that. This way, Bruno. Sure. That was Princess Scarlet, right? Yeah, so? That's amazing. So, why did you come here? Right. King Liam, I have a request. What? I ask that you grant my family permission to conduct trade within your nation. We'll obey your laws and pay taxes. We'll do everything according to your nation's rules, so please. W-Wait, Bruno. Calm down and start from the beginning. Right. Forgive me. This land is surrounded by nations of Jamil, Quistador, and Palta. And it's expected to prosper under your rule. It's likely that this place will become a nexus of trade routes, so I came here to make the request. I see. As the head of your family? Yes. Albrevit pompously demanded I meet him despite not being the head of his family. Bruno, despite being the head of a poor family, came here himself to lower his head to his younger brother. Okay, Bruno. Thank you. Now raise your head. Let's talk this through. He was the first to befriend me after I became Liam. He was my only ally at the mansion. Scarlet, can you hear me? I hear you. I'm thinking about granting my brother's request. Any advice? Very well. I believe there are only two things you need to do. First, treat him warmly in all matters, such as taxes and establishing a base of operations in this city. Second, treat Albrevit and the Hamilton family coldly. Treat those who are friendly to you warmly and those who make light of you coldly. If necessary, crush them by force. That is what a king does. If you'll excuse me. So that was your brother? He's quite respectable for one so young. Instead of using his position as your older brother, he approached you with sincerity from the start. He seemed quite competent to me. Yeah. The position makes the man. Huh? He rose from fourth son of a nobleman to head of a family, albeit a poor one. His status and sense of responsibility changed him. You're right. But that's not necessarily the case for an eldest son who simply inherits his position. Indeed. That's why I proposed to the first king of Jamil that nobles be stripped of their titles every three generations. What? That was your suggestion? Did the dragon god say something? Yeah. Of course it was his idea. Because of that system, most nobles are desperately trying to achieve something. You were interesting as well. What? How? You asked for that girl's opinion before hearing the specifics. Your position as king made you do that. When you don't understand something, you ask for your retainer's opinion. As far as I know, that's how a wise king behaves. Huh? That girl, Scarlet, is bright. Her suggestion was not wrong. You mean using currency to show off my technical prowess? Yes. However, it will only be effective against those who are intelligent as well. Really? What if the leader of another nation were like your eldest brother? Oh, right... I'm sure you'll be invaded by fools a few more times in the future. I'll have to fight, too. But my current style won't be enough. Mages are defenseless while they're casting spells. You have your simultaneous spellcasting. But it takes a lot of power to do. You truly are a fool for magic. Huh? If you didn't think about magic day and night, you wouldn't have reached that level. Accept it as a compliment. Magic has another flaw. It can be suppressed. To make up for those flaws, you'll have to strengthen yourself at all times using your own magic power. My magic power? You mean I should cast spells inside my body? Simply use magic power as a source of strength instead of forming it into a spell. Can you sense the flow of magic power in others? A bit. In that case... Huh? Wh-Who are you? It is I. Radon?! You're a woman? That's not important. I'll show you an example. Watch closely. A way of using magic power that isn't spellcasting... I see. I'll strengthen my legs but won't cast a spell. Physical enhancement without spellcasting. I did it! Huh? Ow... Did I mess up? I'm astonished. How do you learn so quickly? Uh... Is that a compliment? No matter. I suppose it makes you worth teaching. Currently, you are like a child. Power Missile! You play with all your might and fall over when you're exhausted. Are these those bubbles from the basement? You must learn to pace your magic power usage. Try imbuing those five locations with magic power. Like this? Assume the current amount is the total. Now adjust each location to 20% within ten seconds. What? Your total level just rose from 100% to 110%. Let's see. I need to bring it down to 20%... Huh? Too slow. Again. Okay. I did it! You managed it within ten seconds. Next, try 25% in your left hand and right foot and 15% in your right hand and left foot. So we're shuffling body parts? Sounds difficult. I'm surprised. I thought you'd immediately lose motivation for magic power training. If I can master this, I can cast 19, 23, or even 101 spells by adjusting their strength. Power Missile! I may encounter enemies who can use something like Absolute Magic Shield and those who can reflect spells. Then I'll need to be able to cast spells in between firing off others. Did I get something wrong? No, I wouldn't say wrong. You sure do like to phrase things that way. You wouldn't say I'm wrong, huh? That's two steps ahead. I was planning to tell you about it once I trained you and you overcame two more walls. Perhaps you are a prodigy when it comes to magic. Next time, "Liam Tries Creating and Playing in an Ocean." ▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E10.en-US Next, head at zero. Clockwise from your right hand: 10, 20, 30, 40. Got it. I continued practicing my magic power allocation under Radon's instruction. Good. You nearly have complete control over the movement of your magic power. You're ready to move onto the next stage. The next stage? There's more? Wait one moment. Thanks for waiting. What did you just do? You'll understand once you complete this next task. Take this. A rope of light? We're going to use this to play tug of war. Try pulling with your right hand at zero. It won't budge. This tug of war uses magic power, not physical strength. I see. That's why it wouldn't budge at zero magic power. Try using 10. I've imbued myself with magic power, too. I see. I'm going to make gradual adjustments to my allocation. Make sure you're always allocating an equal amount. So after mastering my own, I'm learning to detect the power of others. Ow... Do you understand now? Yeah. I need to focus my entire being on this. So this is the level of their magic power. I'll match the power I feel through the rope. 20. 30. 99. Huh? Your magic power vanished from the rope? Focus. It's not coming through the rope. It's coming through the air. It feels like it'd vanish if I lost focus for even a moment. You're picking this up quicker than expected. You should notice soon. Notice what? There's something I should be noticing. It's the same as my own magic power? That's right. But I thought your power was far greater than this. When I returned inside you earlier, I left some extra magic power behind. This body currently only holds as much magic power as you have. That's why you said I'd figured it out. Yes, though I thought it would take longer. Are we done already? Yes. This is your final test. Fire off as many simultaneous spells as you can. What? Okay. Nineteen Power Missiles! What?! 27, 28, 29? But how? My magic power hasn't changed. By honing your limbs and senses, you've learned to use your magic power more efficiently. Just by doing that? Your simultaneous spellcasting capacity has doubled. What a difference optimization makes. Are you familiar with the phrase "soft methods beat brute force"? Huh? Yes. Do you know that's only the first half? There's more? The second half is "brute force cuts through soft methods." I had no idea there was more. Humans still prefer "soft methods beat brute force," don't they? Do they? I guess I hear that more often. In terms of strength alone, humans in this land are relatively weak. Their sense of inferiority stemming from that makes them unconsciously desire to beat overwhelming power with skill. Does that mean "brute force cuts through soft methods" is correct? Until now, you've used brute force to power up. I've helped you to optimize as well. "Brute force and soft methods together." "Brute force and soft methods together"? Might and skill. One isn't more correct than the other. Both are important. Might and skill. Brute force and soft methods together. I'll keep that in mind from now on. Now that the city is larger, I'm regularly holding work briefings so no problems occur. We're nearly done working in the northern area, so we'll send more personnel to the east. Also, work has begun on your palace. I hope you're looking forward to it. I am, thanks. Anything else to report? Just water and salt. We're entirely dependent on you for those. It's not a huge burden, so don't worry about it. Come to think of it, where do you always get all that water and salt? I produce them from seawater that I get from the ocean. It's simple using my Item Box and illusion. But wouldn't a method that doesn't involve you personally producing them be better? You're right. In the future, the citizens should be able to procure those by themselves, too. It doesn't make sense for a king to help with this kind of work. I see. All right. I'll think of a way to acquire seawater using magic, too. I have a question for the dragon god. What is it? Radon says, "What is it?" Are there any saline lakes or places where we could excavate rock salt in the Promised Land? I believe there might be something southwest of this city. What makes you say there might be? Wild cattle and sheep always gathered around there. Because cattle and sheep gather there? I see. Then it's possible there's salt there. What do you mean? Cattle and sheep like to lick rock salt. I see. Dragon god, could you tell us exactly where that place is? Very well. I'll let Liam know later. Radon will tell me later. Thank you. This concludes today's briefing. It'd be nice if we had an ocean. An ocean? Yeah. You said you'd find a way to get seawater with magic, but wouldn't having an ocean solve it? I guess so. The dragon god is the reason there is no ocean here. What do you mean? According to legends, this land was once connected to the ocean, but during the War of Three Dragons, the dragon god dropped a huge landmass in the area of modern day Palta, creating the current inland landscape. What? That doesn't sound possible. Such a huge undertaking. I know. It's too bad, though. If we had access to the ocean, that would solve our problem. Well, I guess things don't always go our way. Radon, Asuna said earlier that it'd be nice to have an ocean. You can't come up with a spell? No, I've come up with a spell, but it involves modifying the terrain on a massive scale, and I don't have nearly enough magic power. Oh? You're going to try creating an ocean, then? You'll lend me your strength? I will not. I see. It's no problem. Simply work at the scale you can achieve currently. All right. L-Liam, what is this? The ocean. Well, more of a pool of seawater. You created this overnight? It's salty. It really is seawater. Did you create this seawater using magic? No, I brought it from the actual ocean. Gnome modified the terrain so the water would pool and created a beach around the edge. So this isn't actually the ocean. Won't it dry up eventually? Our master wouldn't make such a mistake. He must have done something to prevent that. Did you? Yeah. I've used my Item Box to keep it connected to the ocean at all times. What? It's connected to the ocean? So even if we use this water, it'll replenish itself. That's right. But will anyone accidentally wander in through here? Don't worry about that. Living creatures can't enter the Item Box, remember? Impressive, Master. The more you describe it, the more perfect it sounds. Is something wrong? No. Since we've got this, I was hoping maybe we could do something. Like what? Like swim. Huh? The weather's nice, so we might as well. Why don't we swim together? Asuna, how dare you use the sacred ocean our master made in that way. Now, now. Lend me your ear. Whisper, whisper. Right? I-I see. I suppose that's acceptable once in a while. What? Does this mean Scarlet's for swimming, too? Master, please allow us to swim here. Uh, that's fine... All right! I'll go get the others! What is this? Mr. Liam, do you not like swimsuits? What? Whoa! My, my. I'm pleased you're looking at me so much. S-Sorry! Mr. Liam, what do you think of this swimsuit? I-It's really nice. Really? Thank you, Mr. Liam. Hey, no fair. Mr. Liam, what do you think of mine? Me, too. Well? Does it suit me? Is this cute? Look at me as well, Mr. Liam. Uh, yeah. You all look great. All right! Master! Ow... What do you think of this swimsuit? Wh-Why are you wearing that? It's the easiest to move around in. That's a silly reason! What? Do you not like this kind? I-I wouldn't say that. All right! Are you all right? Yeah, thank you! S-Sorry! I don't look weird, do I? You look great. I'm not sure I can do this. Don't worry about it. Look, Liam. Wh-What do you think, Master? I chose this one. You look really nice, I think. Th-Thank you. Okay, let's play! You too, Liam! We can't win with you playing, Mr. Liam. It's not fair. Maybe I overdid it. Putting this on your skin will prevent sunburn. What is this liquid? Beauty is a painful and difficult road. What is this?! Have some! Wh-What was that? You let your guard down. Why, you... Master? I got carried away. It's all right. Liam! Master! Liam, let's race to the other shore. The losers have to obey to the winner. Okay, start! Hey, wait! I'm exhausted. Everyone wore swimsuits that suited them well, but... That's not something I needed to see. You're actually happy about it, aren't you? N-No comment. Scarlet? Master. Did something happen? My subordinate just brought me some unfortunate news. The Aiji Region of Jamil is experiencing a severe drought. Aiji? It's my mother's homeland. I'm sorry for bringing that up when I serve you. No, it's all right. Anyway, a drought, huh? So they need water? Well, yes. We can provide that. What? We can make all the water they need from seawater, with Celcius, and we can transport it easily using Item Box and Teleport. B-But why? They're a neighboring nation. It's better to try to get along. You're not wrong about that. Is there a problem? No. I'll ask His Majesty about it. Okay. You'll be my envoy and deliver this offer to him. Tell them we'll provide as much water as they need, and we need nothing in return since this is a natural disaster. Understood. That's rather generous of you. It's what you taught me. "Brute force and soft methods together." At Scarlet's suggestion, I minted currency to demonstrate my skill. You could call it a coercive act. But rather than only coercing, I should show them I can use my skill to our mutual benefit, too. So you're applying my lesson. Yeah. You truly do have the makings of a wise king. What? What is it? You just seemed like you wanted to say something. I sensed a fluctuation in your emotions. That act may be for nothing. That's all I thought. For nothing? Why? What you're doing isn't wrong. Even if you were enemies, assisting each other during disasters is a wise choice. But many people cannot make the wise choice. The higher a person's status, the more their pride interferes, causing them to make wrong choices. Is that right? Albrevit. Oh, right... That one word makes that argument quite convincing. Are you saying the King of Jamil might be like him? "Too great a favor leads to problems later." It's a phrase I heard from a human once that explains most foolish acts. I pray nothing like that happens. I'm sorry. You were just trying to be kind. Well, I expected this. What reason did he give? The reason he gave was "our nation can handle a disaster of this scale." Handle it how? He didn't elaborate. So far, refugees have been evacuating to surrounding regions, so they've been sending supplies there. They cannot transport that much water. Certainly not more than Item Box and Teleport could. Yes, exactly. Shall we make it rain? You can do that? Among the highest-level spells which you call holy magic, there are those that control the weather. Really? No, not today. But I expect you to teach me later. Why not? "Brute force and soft methods together." Making it rain with magic would be a continuation of brute force. It's the soft methods' turn this time. You're right. Your Majesty? I have something serious to discuss. What is it? You're a noble of Jamil, yes? Yes. Do nobles ever provide disaster relief? We do. It's been recognized as an accomplishment to preserve a family's status. I see. Are you here about the drought in Aiji? Yes, I am. But the King of Jamil refused my offer of help. I see. So I'll create water and give it to you. I want you to be the one officially providing help and distributing water. Item Box. I'll use Teleport to get where I need to go... and provide barrels of water, which you'll distribute. I understand. You can count on me. But providing enough water for all of Aiji will cost a lot of money, so if I could have a few days... You can pay me ten silver Jamil coins. What?! That's how much a manual laborer makes in a day on average, right? I can make that much in three days, so that's sufficient payment. But then... You acquired the water at far below asking price because you got it from the source, and since it's disaster relief, they kindly charged you only labor costs. Brilliant, Your Majesty. This type of disaster relief is unprecedented. If you'll excuse me. They're already trying to keep an eye on you. You think so? That official from Jamil said they're here to coordinate the princess's wedding, but they actually intend to watch and make sure you leave Aiji alone. I didn't imagine they'd go that far. Human pride is a troublesome thing. I've never visited Aiji, so I can't teleport there. And if I'm being watched, I can't act carelessly. I'll have my illusion— Excuse me. I have news to report. They've sent men to all the various regions. You mean the envoy from Jamil? They said they're examining the actual route that will be taken to prepare for the princess' wedding. What should we do? Got it. Let them do as they please. Put the minimum effort into watching them. As long as they don't do or install anything suspicious, leave them be. Very well. Well, now I can't even use my illusion. How can I remain here and secretly send only my illusion to Aiji? I'll give it a shot. Contract Summoning, Liam! Here we go. Got it. Wind Cutter! I was trying to change his appearance, but this will make him stand out more. Dispel. Next. Contract Summoning, Liam! So it does copy how I look when I summon it. And anything that happens to the illusion is undone when it's dispelled. Wait a minute. If everything gets reset, then... Your magic power is equal, so you should use an incantation. Amelia, Emilia, Claudia! High Familiar, Amelia! A high-level version of a familiar contract. An original spell by me. I can make my familiars evolve to fit my vision. You are Amelia, the singer I adore! What do you think? Perfect. You sound just like her, too. Can you cast spells? Item Box. It worked. Okay. I'll stay here, and my illusion can cast spells as Amelia. Now we can transport water to Aiji without anyone finding out. I'm counting on you. Sure. Rather, yes, you can count on me. I sent off my illusion in Amelia's form to carry out my disaster relief plan in Aiji. Next time, "Liam Tries Building a Magic City." ▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E11.en-US Exchange with people from outside the kingdom has enlivened the city. The kingdom's currency is circulating, and starting with my brother Bruno, we've begun trading with merchants from neighboring nations. Principality of Palta Quistador Promised Land (Liam's Nation) Jamil Situated between three nations, this land is on its way to becoming a center of trade. Meanwhile, the Aiji region in Jamil is facing a severe drought, but my offer to help was rejected. So I sent my illusory double disguised as Amelia there. They're watching me closely. Until my illusion delivers the water, I have to remain here and do nothing for Aiji to create an alibi. I should do something to draw attention to myself. But what should I do? Mr. Liam! Mr. Liam! Are you free? Let's play! Your bodies are filthy. Our bodies? Filthy? You're right! We clean! Clean? Clean? Yeah, you're clean now. Of course you'd get dirty jumping around in these conditions. All right. I've made my decision. How is this, Master? Perfect. Could you break these down into gravel? Very well. All right, everyone! We've got more work to do! Yeah! Summon Gnomes! Dig a groove the full width of the road. So, how will you pave the road? There are three ways to build roads. First, there's stone pavement. A groove is dug to form a road, which is paved with broken up stones. Then there's brick pavement, where bricks are laid together. Finally, a special soil can be heated until it melts, then poured onto the road and left to solidify. Special soil? The humans called it "flammable soil." Flammable, huh? What is it? We're talking about flammable soil! Hearing about that makes me want to try it with my magic! You're as obsessed with magic as ever. Okay, that should do it. That's deep. Is it about a meter deep? Jamil's triumphal avenue is just about the only road a meter thick. Triumphal avenue? It's an avenue used by armies victorious in war to reach the palace. And you make things like that without a second thought. Look at the faces of the officials observing you. It's done, Master. Looks good. Could you pack that into this trench? Put a little extra so it sticks out on top. Understood. Do it, Salamanders. I see. So that's what you chose. All right! Gravel pavement and flammable soil. My original paving method that combines both is complete. DUMBFOUNDED After paving the roads within the city, I decided to extend the roads outside its borders. If anything, these are more important. What is it? You seem awfully serious. Well, once upon a time... In my previous world, that is. A town I stopped in happened to experience the following. The town was regularly visited by a peddler. But one day, even though his regular appointment had passed, the peddler didn't show up. Was he attacked by wolves? Nothing that extreme. About half a day's travel from the town, the peddler's wagon wheel was stuck in a hole. That's no fun. The townsfolk worked together to help the peddler. If he'd been any unluckier, he would've had to give up on his wagon and his goods. Being human must be so inconvenient. So the city's roads are important, but roads connecting to other cities and nations are more important. That thinking is correct. All right. This road should be impervious to holes. Mr. Liam, Mr. Liam! Jodi made this. It's lunch for you. Lunchtime already, huh? That looks good. Mr. Liam? I see. This isn't good enough. Slilun and Slipon, I'll eat later. Wait there. Okay. We wait. I knew it. Of course. What is it? I just realized this isn't good enough, thanks to Slilun and Slipon. What do you mean? It's quicker if you see for yourself. Salamander, melt about ten centimeters of the road's surface. Gnome, adjust the road so the center rises. All done. Now we'll test it by pouring water on it. I see. Now it drains properly. I started paving the roads because Slilun and Slipon were dirty. Seeing them reminded me of something. Roads wear down in the middle where people walk. Being made of stone doesn't change that. If the road is flat, then eventually water will pool there. I see. A splendid idea. All right. Okay, everyone! We're going to repave all the roads we just made! What? Are we going to make them better? I completely forgot about creating an alibi for Jamil and became engrossed in paving roads. Heave ho! Heave ho! Heave ho! I continued paving roads the next day, too. While the others paved the roads with gravel... What is that? A bed. What are you talking about? See? This is surprisingly difficult. Ah. You're training? That's right. The training Radon assigned me was to allocate and maintain the desired amount of magic power to various points in my body. Through that process, I realized something. When flesh is imbued with magic power instead of using it to cast spells, it grants physical strength or weight. So I had an idea. If I can get used to this, then I can keep training even while I sleep. I'm amazed you came up with that idea. Hup. I've always wanted to cast magic. It can't hurt to practice the fundamentals. I'll adjust my distribution of magic power, fix my posture, get back up again, and lie on the rope. I just have to take my time practicing just like I always have. Is it a little easier now? Yeah. Then you must be able to tell now. Tell what? Something's different. What is it? Did you notice? Yeah. I can sense subtle differences in magic that I couldn't detect before. It's the differences in the land. The land? Magic power is the inherent power a person possesses. Differences in the land they live on and what they eat and drink manifest as subtle differences in the wavelength of their power. I see. Magic Detection. All three nations are here?! Impressive work. And yes, they are. So many spies from Palta and Quistador, not just Jamil, have brazenly come here. They don't know that you can detect them. Power can be a deterrent, but not invisible power. Power is a deterrent... The number of soldiers an army has is exactly that. Would you want to invade a nation with 100 million soldiers? No way. If all three nations are watching me this way, then they have more animosity for me than not. And the best way to assess an enemy's combat strength is... You called, Master? How much military force do Jamil, Palta, and Quistador have? How many soldiers can they mobilize? Since the three nations keep each other in check, if they were to interfere with one another, Jamil and Palta could each mobilize 20,000, while Quistador could mobilize 50,000. What if they don't? If they wanted to flood our nation with soldiers to be the first to conquer us, Jamil and Palta could mobilize twice as many, but Quistador always fights at full force, so they wouldn't send much more than 50 thousand. 130 thousand all together, huh? That'd be tough to fight off alone. Even including civilians, we only have about 10 thousand people. Even with the new magical battle armor, it's not enough. If all combatants were equipped with original battle armor, it would be. I made my new armor because we can't do that. They're easy to make, but the original version is far stronger in combat. I'll have to keep playing my cards well so we can avoid a fight. Yes. When it comes to foreign policy, you can count on me. Thank you. I will. Yes, sir. There are three nations bordering ours, but there are others throughout the continent. It wouldn't be odd if they sent agents, too. You're a smart one. Magic Detection. Focus. Sense stronger, deeper, farther. This magic power... Get back, everyone! Gnome! Dig straight down! Hup. I knew it. Is this high mithril? The magic power I detected was coming from to this. Not only that, but this is a huge vein. With this much... Yes. You could make magical battle armor for everyone. And if I have spirits possess them... They'll become even stronger. This will make up for the difference in military force. No, that's not all. Master, what's going on? Scarlet, spread the word. Our kingdom possesses a high mithril vein that will let us equip all our soldiers with armor and have some left over. Yes, sir. This vein will be this nation's visible deterrent. Heave ho! Heave ho! Heave ho! I've temporarily paused paving and brought more people from the city to begin mining the high mithril. With this much, we could make hundreds— no, thousands of suits of magic battle armor. Wow, we really will be able to make enough for everyone. It's partly because you're so skilled at refining ore. Done! High mithril ingots! When I think back to when we could only get a few nuggets, they feel so heavy! But we'll have to pause paving while refining these. If only we could provide more assistance. A decent number of elves can cast magic, right? Yes. After forming familiar contracts with you, a number of members of every species have awakened their ability to cast magic. However, we lack grimoires... Right. Learning spells requires possessing a grimoire. Normally, it takes a while to learn a spell. This magicpedia is like a grimoire, but lending it to every single person would be horribly inefficient. If only we could mass-produce grimoires, too. Mass-produce grimoires? What? The magicpedia is an ancient device made of high mithril that stores magic knowledge. It effectively turns every spell I know into a grimoire. We could do that. What? No, wait. Instead of making individual rings, we should build something like that underground altar. The entire subterranean ruin where Guardian Radon was is an ancient storage device. If we built a structure like that and everyone trained together... No, that's not right. Mr. Liam? Reina, can you cast any magic? Yes, ice magic. Okay. Salamanders, melt the road's surface and the high mithril. Gnomes, remove the road's surface and cover it with a thin layer of high mithril. Then I'll cast a spell on the high mithril. Finally, we'll restore the removed pavement. Mr. Liam, what are you doing? Reina, stand over there. Y-Yes, sir. Do you feel anything? I sense some kind of tremendous energy. Spells are being woven inside me. Spells are appearing in my thoughts. Ice Needle! I fired off a spell! It worked. How did I cast a spell? I used magic to turn the high mithril in the road into an ancient storage device. Laying it under city roads instead of building a structure allows anyone to learn spells. So that's what you were doing. That's amazing, Mr. Liam. But we'll have to repave all the roads again. We're ready! Okay, go ahead. Fireball! Magic Shield. Ice Needle! Magic Shield. Mr. Liam, Mr. Liam! Ready when you are. Cyclone! Magic Shield. Wow! Everyone's casting magic. Because I laid ancient storage devices under all city roads, being in this city is like carrying a grimoire with you at all times. Now even people who don't know spells will be able to help defend the city. That's not all. Stand over there. Okay. Reina, try casting the spell Telephone. Telephone? I've never cast this spell before, but I know how to use it. This is similar to the Telepathy spell you used, isn't it? Yeah. Telepathy transmits thoughts, and Telephone transmits your normal voice across vast distances. But how did you know I'd be able to cast it? Because I made it that way. The requirement for using Telephone is having a familiar contract with me. Which means everyone in this nation can use it? That's right. It takes time to cast a spell when you first use it. I know that very well. Telephone. It worked. Um, can you hear me, Natasha? What? Is that you, Reina-san? Where are you? She actually heard me. How can I hear your voice when you're not here? Mr. Liam invented a new spell. What?! This is incredible, Mr. Liam. This spell will make it easier for us to communicate with each other. Also... You've made an incredible city. There isn't another one like it anywhere else. It's a magic city. A magic city... That's pretty cool. A magic city... The sound of that made me incredibly excited! It was unanimously decided that the king should live in a magnificent home, so a splendid palace was constructed almost immediately. To confirm, everyone here is an applicant, correct? Then we'll begin the first meeting to select Mr. Liam's personal maids. Before that, you can't be maids! What are you even doing here? We wish to serve our master, too. We will even wear maid uniforms. Serve Mr. Liam. Wear maid uniform. Enough! This is against the rules! Get out! Now let's pull ourselves together and... Hold it right there! I believe those who can't perform household chores should be disqualified. B-But serving my master is my duty... We already serve him most of the time. You can come back once you learn to take care of yourselves. There, there. Let's pull ourselves together and... Huh? Only the elves are left? I lost weight so I'd look good in a maid uniform. I'm glad I worked hard on my household chores. Our everyday habits are important. To make things fair, we'll draw lots. Okay! Yes! Yes! Laundry duty? I can sniff Mr. Liam's clothes and bedding all I want. My cooking will become Mr. Liam's flesh and blood. Going forward, a new lottery will be held once every month. If you weren't chosen this time, good luck next month. Okay! Next time! Me, too! Since that day, apparently they've been holding secret meetings without my knowledge every month. Next time, "The Kingdom of Liam Radon." ▶ Im a Noble on the Brink of Ruin So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic S01E12.en-US I-Incredible. This is magic? Flora, daughter of the Duke of Palta. She's one of the people who has formed a familiar contract with me using Familiar. As my future bride, she lives here. Can you extinguish it? I'll try. Looks like you can use it without issue. Everyone can use this spell, can't they? Yeah. I'm planning to lay high mithril in the roads to everyone's homes. Fire! I'm thinking about developing spells to light ovens and draw water from wells. Water! Fire and water, too? We've got a high mithril vein, after all. I'd like to use it effectively outside of battle, too. But using such a precious material to benefit the lives of commoners feels like a waste. No, this is fine. Light, fire, and water. If these become more convenient to use, then people will have more time to use as they see fit. In other words, they'll be able to do more things. This is something I ought to do. Mr. Liam is as amazing as I thought. In Palta, the grand duke and other nobles never considered the lives of commoners. This nation is incredible. It was only recently founded, but life is already far more convenient than it is in the capital of Palta. Reina compared this place to a magic city. I'd like to actually make it one. Master, can you hear me? Guy? What is it? There is a group of people here requesting an audience with you. An audience? Who are they? They claim to be dragoons from Quistador and their captain. The dragoons? You know them? Yes. Dragoons are knights who ride dragons. The dragoons of Quistador are famous for their skill. Their dragons are as obedient as dogs and as valiant as lions. Dragon knights? Now that sounds amazing. Master. I brought them with me. So these are the dragoons. What's the matter? Calm down! What is the meaning of this? We don't know! The dragons suddenly... It's as though they're frightened by something! What's wrong? Y-Your Highness! It's him! The dragons are afraid of him! What? The dragons are afraid of me? Why? Little lizards. I seem to have triggered their survival instincts. Survival instincts? It's a response commonly seen in beasts. They fear the strong. But they look similar to Radon Junior. Don't lump me and my children in with those lizards. I'll admit there are similarities in our appearances, but we're as different as humans and starfish. That's totally different! Sorry for making judgments based solely on appearances. So long as you understand. So, uh... My name is Sheila, Sheila Austreim. I am the 19th princess of Quistador and the first ever head of the Austreim family. Nineteen. That's a prime number. You are Liam Hamilton, king of the land of monsters, are you not? I am. Good. Then let's cut to the chase. I challenge you to a duel! What? Why fight a duel? A silly question. How do two people come to understand each other? Uh, by having drinks together? By exchanging blows. What? You seem surprised. Oh, I know what you want to say. You do? I figured you wouldn't. You wish to say the quickest way for a man and woman to understand one another is through intercourse. But unfortunately, you are a child, and I am a virgin. In other words, such an act would be impossible. So we must settle for the second best way. She didn't know after all! So, uh... Now, fight me. I shall determine if you are worthy of joining forces with Quistador. Join forces? As in an alliance? In that case, I have no choice. Quistador Principality of Palta Promised Land (Liam's Nation) The kingdom of Jamil, the principality of Palta, and the kingdom of Quistador. I still haven't formed any kind of alliance with any of the three neighboring nations. Jamil I'm to wed Scarlet from Jamil, but with the incident in Aiji, there's no telling how that will go. Palta sent Flora, but considering how that happened, the situation is unclear. Now an alliance with Quistador has fallen into my lap. I don't understand this princess, but I get the feeling she isn't a bad person. Very well. Let's fight. That's what I wanted to hear. Where shall we fight? Here? Yes. In that case, don't expect me to hold back! She vanished? Absolute Shield! Eleven magic shields, twelve force shields! A barrier against physical attacks? Not bad. Behind me? No, to the left? How about this? Your barriers block magic, too? In that case... I can hear her voice, but I can't see her. Is she moving incredibly fast? Dodge, now! What is that? A magic sword. It's neither purely magical nor physical. So neither Absolute Shield can block attacks made with it. Liam Hamilton, you are defeated! Time for the finishing blow! Do you surrender? Can you see my movements? No, then how about this? It's not just luck. How is he keeping up with my speed? This is how. What's this? A fog of magic power. Your speed was greater than I could perceive. So instead of tracking you with my eyes, I used this fog to detect you. Wherever you go, there is no fog. I linked my magic power and body so my finger would be drawn to wherever the fog was missing. That's how you did it? You intrigue me. Are we done already? I've see how strong you are. With such magic power and resourcefulness, I could make you the top court mage in Quistador. I'd like to have a nice, relaxed chat. Is that all right? In that case... Wh-What is the meaning of this? Is this an illusion? It's one of Radon's spells, Teleport. Ah, yes. The dragon crown. The dragon crown? Am I wrong? Um... That's correct. She's talking about me. No, apparently you're correct. I see. I'd heard you mastered many of his spells, but it seems to be true. So, you wanted to discuss an alliance, right? Yes, precisely. Jamil and Palta both offered me princesses as brides. Will she make a similar offer? Do you have any conditions? A military nonaggression pact. That's the only major condition. What? That's all? Yes. It's too good a deal. I'd expect a military nonaggression pact to be part of any alliance. But that's all? Does she have some ulterior motive? I can see from your expression that you doubt me. To be frank, yes. "Do not make a move on the dragon crown." That saying has been passed down for generations in Quistador. The dragon crown? What happened between your nation and Radon? Our nation was nearly destroyed. Is that true? Hmph. Did it have something to do with the War of Three Dragons? Partially because of that, Quistador sent me, the leader of the dragoons. If you have truly inherited the power of the dragon crown, our dragons were bound to react in some way. The outcome was greater than I expected. I can't believe the dragoon's mounts disobeyed their riders. You undoubtedly possess something of the dragon crown. I see. So, do you accept our offer of an alliance? What do you think? It's your nation. Do as you please. You could give me some advice, since you're involved this time. Then accept her offer. It's better to have fewer enemies. No matter how powerful a nation's army is, it is wise to have no more than one enemy. Got it. I accept your offer. A wise choice. Of course. She's negotiating with someone who possesses the power of Radon. She was bluffing. Radon, what did you do to them? Well, we have a deal. Yes. By the way, my research didn't turn up any answers. What is the name of your nation? The name of my nation? I haven't chosen one yet. Um... Radon? What is it? This nation's name is Liam Radon. It's a nation ruled by the human I've granted absolute power. L-Liam... Radon... Since you said I was involved. Are you getting back at me for earlier? A nation crowned with Radon's name. The name Radon revealed himself to announce dramatically increased my status and spread throughout the world in the blink of an eye. What are you, a child? While I was insulting Radon, I had not realized that yet. After Radon withdrew back inside me, I continued my meeting with the still shaken Sheila to discuss an alliance between Quistador and Liam Radon. We'd officially sign the deal another day after Sheila returned to her country. Maybe she can't stop thinking about Radon. The name Liam Radon is a little embarrassing, but judging by Sheila's reaction, it might deter war. That's enough for today. I had lodgings prepared for you, so I'll show you there. Oh? Wh-What's this? What is it? The city is bright. There's light coming from most of the windows. It's the Light spell. A spell? It's based on an ancient storage device—or rather, the roads. Something that functions as a grimoire extends to all buildings. You extended a grimoire to buildings? Th-The method aside, I created a system that allows people to cast spells while they're inside buildings. All buildings? All buildings. It's glowing even though there's nothing there! Water. What?! She just produced water! That's a spell, too. Light, water, and fire. All three of these can be used inside any home. As the night gets darker, the number of lights in the city increases. It's like a nightless city. That sounds kind of cool. How did you achieve this? I found a high mithril vein, so I used that in place of a grimoire and laid it throughout the city. You have high mithril as well?! Your army must be mighty, too. What? Nothing. If everyone is using magic on such a massive scale, you must have many magic crystals as well. Magic crystals? You don't know what those are? What are they? Very well. I shall tell you. Magic crystals are compared to many things, but my favorite comparison is poop. P-Poop? Yes, as in excrement. Right... I never thought I'd hear that word come from a princess's mouth. In any case, it is like poop because it can be used as fertilizer. Magic crystals are the accumulation of magic power that spills over when a spell is cast. It's like residue from burning a candle. When a spell is cast, extra magic power disperses into the air, and that accumulates into magic crystals. I see. Light. What? Did you actually just cast a spell? No extra magic power was wasted. Yeah. Radon trained me to use my magic power efficiently. Apparently I'm 100% efficient now. 100%? Yeah. It's normally impossible for humans to cast spells with 100% efficiency! Well, it was a lot of work. That's not the issue here! Welcome, Ms. Sheila. Is it that incredible not to waste any magic power? If it weren't, your abilities wouldn't have improved so much. In other words, normal people waste a lot of magic power? Exactly. Huh. Try casting inefficiently on purpose. Inefficiently? Like this? Magic Missile. I'm impressed you achieved 0% on your first try. That's what you told me to do. At this point, it's foolish for me to be surprised by your talent. Huh? Look. That's the wasted magic power you released into the air. This is it? It looks like fireflies. How poetic. To me, it looks like dust floating in the sunlight. It's piling up on the ground. Like I said, dust. This accumulates to form magic crystals. Considering the size of the city, some have probably already formed. What? Magic Detection. It's faint, but I sense magic power. It's this way. It's under here. This must be it. Yes. That's a magic crystal. What can I do with this? Nothing. What? You can tell, can't you? It loses its magic power over time. Eventually, it will become an ordinary stone with no magic power at all. So it's useless? I was hoping it'd let me do something magical. But it's valuable regardless. They're rarely excavated, usually from battlefields where many spells were cast. Because of that, they're also known as blood souls. They're several times more valuable than diamonds of similar size. Wait, what?! Th-This is several times more valuable than a diamond of the same size? Could this become a massive income source as a national specialty? King Liam, I have responded to your summons. There's no need to be so formal, Bruno. More importantly, first, thank you. It sounds like things are going well in Aiji. I don't deserve your gratitude. I'm simply acting in your place. Regardless, thank you. I am delighted to hear that. I wanted to discuss something with you today. I am at your service. Look at this. Are these magic crystals? Yeah. I might be able to achieve stable production of these. What? Stable production of magic crystals? Is that possible? It is. I explained how my city's infrastructure uses high mithril, how everyone in the city can use magic on a routine basis, and how that leads to the production of magic crystals. High mithril... infrastructure... magic crystals... So I'd like to discuss trading these with you. With me? Yeah. Judging by your reaction, does that mean magic crystals truly are valuable? Yes, as they're both beautiful and rare. Furthermore, each crystal's pattern is unique, so they can be even more valuable depending on the pattern. I see. Thank you, Your Majesty! If you'll allow it, I'm prepared to do my best to get you the greatest profit! First, take a look at the actual goods. I see. This is a young magic crystal. There's high demand for these among young people and newlywed nobles. It's young? Yes, as in recently formed. See the colors of the layers and space between them? In crystals that have been buried for years, the layers shrink, making them more beautiful. How long does that take? I've heard it takes about 300 years. Since they're rare, they're at least five times as valuable. 300 years, huh? I think I can manage that. What? Dust Box. Inside this box, one year passes for every hour out here. Until now, I've used it to ferment alcohol, but 300 years would pass for anything left in here for two weeks. If that's true, then you could create one-of-a-kind jewels. It's time. Yeah. Magic Crystal x1 - 504 Hours Elapsed I put a magic crystal inside the Dust Box and waited roughly 500 hours. It's shrunk a lot. But it's also gotten prettier. Each layer is clearly visible. So this is what happens after 500 years. Yes. I'm impressed, Your Majesty. You actually made 500 years pass in a short amount of time. That's how the spell works. Now put it in here. Wow! It looks even prettier inside the box. It's like magic. It's not magic. It's a technique that merchants use. I'm glad I asked for your help. Thank you. You honor me. Item Box. I'll store this in my Item Box. Now it should travel to the other side. After finishing my discussion with Sheila, as a sign of friendship, I sent a delegation of elves to Quistador. Among them was my double disguised as an elf. This is proof of our nation Liam Radon's friendship. Wh-What's this? I've never seen such an impressive magic crystal. Is it real? Appraiser! Yes, sir. This is undoubtedly genuine. I estimate it to be 400—no, 500 years old. 500 years old?! I hope things go well this time. What do you mean? I previously used silver coins to show off my technical skill to the neighboring nations. But that alone felt too aggressive, so I decided to provide water to a drought-stricken region. This time I sent a delegation to an allied nation with a gemstone as a gift. I feel like it's a safe display of friendship. I see. You're showing off your strength without overdoing it. Yeah. "Brute force and soft methods together." And you can do both so naturally. I admire you. It's a strategy formed from Scarlet's suggestion combined with Radon's thinking. Mr. Liam! Good work. How did it go? The Queen of Quistador was enchanted by the magic crystal. At first, they couldn't believe it was real. They said a crystal that valuable would be enough to buy a large farm. It's that valuable? We also received these gifts. If they've given us something in return, this must mean we've formed a friendship. Yes. Ms. Sheila will come later to advise you on your relationships with Palta and Jamil. I appreciate that. I'd like nothing more than to avoid confrontation with the neighboring nations. She'd like to maintain a friendly relationship with you, too. I see. This sealed land suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and three nations set their sights on it. I think I can finally take a breather now. Liam! Asuna, Jodi. Liam, we know you're busy, but come adventure with us sometimes. That's right. It wouldn't be bad to stop by the guild once in a while, too. I see. But it'd be awkward if I ran into my brother Albrevit. What? After all this time? Even though you're a king contending with major nations? That doesn't change who my brother is. Perhaps you're right. Damn that Liam. If he comes crying to me someday, it's not my problem. Master! Mr. Liam! Your Majesty! Let's go swimming again! Play with us! You're still so immature. The master doesn't have time for that right now. What was that? You wanna fight, meathead? Bring it on! Master, welcome back. Huh? Are you having a meeting? Yes. Since Quistador made contact, we expect Jamil and Palta to change their approach, too. We thought we'd share information with each other. I see. We'll have to hold regular meetings on that going forward. No, we'll do what we can ourselves. You should continue pursuing your own path with the dragon god. My own path, huh? All right, Radon. Train me in new magic today. What am I going to do with you? You were told to follow your own path, and you chose magic after all. Of course. After all, this is what I want to do most. Anyway, let's get started. Very well. Today I shall teach you... Amelia, Emilia, Claudia! A new spell!
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