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▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 01 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][521AC4A0]_eng_English
▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E01.en-US
Magic.
Magic.
Technology that modifies bodies of information...
Technology that modifies bodies of information...
and changes phenomena.
and changes phenomena.
A power...
A power...
that can change the world.
that can change the world.
It can heal people and save their lives.
It can heal people and save their lives.
It is even capable of destroying nations.
It is even capable of destroying nations.
The agent of change in an era where stereotypes are defied...
The agent of change in an era where stereotypes are defied...
Those who used magic came to be known as "magicians."
Those who used magic came to be known as "magicians."
But...
But...
now that nearly a century has passed since then...
now that nearly a century has passed since then...
the magicians' blood relatives...
the magicians' blood relatives...
are bound by various restraints.
are bound by various restraints.
And the Yotsuba Family, who rule over the Ten Master Clans, are no exception.
And the Yotsuba Family, who rule over the Ten Master Clans, are no exception.
It is also a curse.
It is also a curse.
For me, as well.
For me, as well.
NOVEMBER 6, A.D. 2095
NOVEMBER 6, A.D. 2095
Don't worry.
Don't worry.
You and I aren't who we were three years ago.
You and I aren't who we were three years ago.
Brother...
Brother...
That's right.
That's right.
Yes, we are different from three years ago...
Yes, we are different from three years ago...
My relationship with Brother...
My relationship with Brother...
and my feelings...
and my feelings...
for him, as well.
for him, as well.
THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL
THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL
APRIL 6, A.D. 2096 FIRST DAY OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
APRIL 6, A.D. 2096 FIRST DAY OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Morning!
Morning!
Hey!
Hey!
Mikihiko...
Mikihiko...
How does it feel to be wearing a Course 1 uniform?
How does it feel to be wearing a Course 1 uniform?
Don't tease me like that, Tatsuya.
Don't tease me like that, Tatsuya.
What about you, Tatsuya?
What about you, Tatsuya?
Feeling comfortable in that Magical Engineering uniform?
Feeling comfortable in that Magical Engineering uniform?
It may be new, but right now it's only a title.
It may be new, but right now it's only a title.
Come on, zero excitement?
Come on, zero excitement?
You said it!
You said it!
Look at Mizuki! Could that grin be any wider?
Look at Mizuki! Could that grin be any wider?
I-I'm not grinning, all right?
I-I'm not grinning, all right?
You don't need to act tough!
You don't need to act tough!
You're sitting next to Tatsuya again this year, huh?
You're sitting next to Tatsuya again this year, huh?
Maybe I should've applied for a transfer to Magical Engineering myself!
Maybe I should've applied for a transfer to Magical Engineering myself!
No need for that. Our classroom's right next door.
No need for that. Our classroom's right next door.
That's right.
That's right.
It's not like other classrooms are off-limits, right?
It's not like other classrooms are off-limits, right?
It's just that we're attending class in different rooms, isn't it?
It's just that we're attending class in different rooms, isn't it?
You do have a point there!
You do have a point there!
Hey, do you have a second?
Hey, do you have a second?
I don't think I've properly introduced myself to you yet.
I don't think I've properly introduced myself to you yet.
I'm Hagane Tomitsuka.
I'm Hagane Tomitsuka.
Nice to meet you, Shiba.
Nice to meet you, Shiba.
Right. Nice to meet you, Tomitsuka.
Right. Nice to meet you, Tomitsuka.
The maverick of the Tomitsuka Family, one of the most powerful of the Hundred Families.
The maverick of the Tomitsuka Family, one of the most powerful of the Hundred Families.
Also known as "Range Zero."
Also known as "Range Zero."
Who knew?
Who knew?
You're ranked Number 5 overall in our grade, and you joined Magical Engineering?
You're ranked Number 5 overall in our grade, and you joined Magical Engineering?
This is more my family's specialty than combat or rescue...
This is more my family's specialty than combat or rescue...
and also, I have a defect when it comes to practical skills.
and also, I have a defect when it comes to practical skills.
"Range Zero."
"Range Zero."
Not only does it mean that he boasts invincible power at zero distance...
Not only does it mean that he boasts invincible power at zero distance...
but it also refers to his inability to use distance magic.
but it also refers to his inability to use distance magic.
It's both a term of respect and of contempt.
It's both a term of respect and of contempt.
Everyone has their strengths and their weaknesses.
Everyone has their strengths and their weaknesses.
It sounds really convincing coming from you, Tatsuya.
It sounds really convincing coming from you, Tatsuya.
Tomitsuka! Found you!
Tomitsuka! Found you!
Ms. Akechi?
Ms. Akechi?
Morning, Tomitsuka!
Morning, Tomitsuka!
And good morning to you, too, Shiba!
And good morning to you, too, Shiba!
Morning, Eimi.
Morning, Eimi.
Oh, uh, morning, Ms. Akechi.
Oh, uh, morning, Ms. Akechi.
Why won't you call me "Eimi," Tomitsuka?
Why won't you call me "Eimi," Tomitsuka?
Shiba calls me by my first name!
Shiba calls me by my first name!
Huh? But you call me "Tomitsuka."
Huh? But you call me "Tomitsuka."
What, you'd rather I called you "Hagane," too?
What, you'd rather I called you "Hagane," too?
Oh, come on! Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Oh, come on! Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Well, um, that's really not my point, see...
Well, um, that's really not my point, see...
Ms. Akechi, let's pick this up again another time!
Ms. Akechi, let's pick this up again another time!
Really...
Really...
Eimi, shouldn't you go after him?
Eimi, shouldn't you go after him?
I don't think backing off is an option here!
I don't think backing off is an option here!
Okay!
Okay!
Tomitsuka!
Tomitsuka!
- M-M-Ms. Akechi! - Come on, let's talk some more!
- M-M-Ms. Akechi! - Come on, let's talk some more!
STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICE
STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICE
Um, as of today...
Um, as of today...
we'll be launching the Student Council and Disciplinary Committee for the first half of 2096.
we'll be launching the Student Council and Disciplinary Committee for the first half of 2096.
First off, we have some new members, so let me announce them.
First off, we have some new members, so let me announce them.
Tatsuya Shiba has newly joined the Student Council as its vice chairman!
Tatsuya Shiba has newly joined the Student Council as its vice chairman!
I look forward to working with you all.
I look forward to working with you all.
And Yoshida and Ms. Kitayama are the Disciplinary Committee's newest members.
And Yoshida and Ms. Kitayama are the Disciplinary Committee's newest members.
I look...
I look...
- I look forward to working with you all. - I look forward to working with you all.
- I look forward to working with you all. - I look forward to working with you all.
All right, today we'll be discussing our plans for the matriculation ceremony the day after tomorrow.
All right, today we'll be discussing our plans for the matriculation ceremony the day after tomorrow.
Meaning that the representative of this year's incoming class will also be taking part?
Meaning that the representative of this year's incoming class will also be taking part?
Yes! He should be here any minute now!
Yes! He should be here any minute now!
Oh, it looks like he's here!
Oh, it looks like he's here!
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CR Airing ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 01 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][521AC4A0]_eng_English Magic. Technology that modifies bodies of information... and changes phenomena. A power... that can change the world. It can heal people and save their lives. It is even capable of destroying nations. The agent of change in an era where stereotypes are defied... Those who used magic came to be known as "magicians." But... now that nearly a century has passed since then... the magicians' blood relatives... are bound by various restraints. And the Yotsuba Family, who rule over the Ten Master Clans, are no exception. It is also a curse. For me, as well. NOVEMBER 6, A.D. 2095 Don't worry. You and I aren't who we were three years ago. Brother... That's right. Yes, we are different from three years ago... My relationship with Brother... and my feelings... for him, as well. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL APRIL 6, A.D. 2096 FIRST DAY OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR Morning! Hey! Mikihiko... How does it feel to be wearing a Course 1 uniform? Don't tease me like that, Tatsuya. What about you, Tatsuya? Feeling comfortable in that Magical Engineering uniform? It may be new, but right now it's only a title. Come on, zero excitement? You said it! Look at Mizuki! Could that grin be any wider? I-I'm not grinning, all right? You don't need to act tough! You're sitting next to Tatsuya again this year, huh? Maybe I should've applied for a transfer to Magical Engineering myself! No need for that. Our classroom's right next door. That's right. It's not like other classrooms are off-limits, right? It's just that we're attending class in different rooms, isn't it? You do have a point there! Hey, do you have a second? I don't think I've properly introduced myself to you yet. I'm Hagane Tomitsuka. Nice to meet you, Shiba. Right. Nice to meet you, Tomitsuka. The maverick of the Tomitsuka Family, one of the most powerful of the Hundred Families. Also known as "Range Zero." Who knew? You're ranked Number 5 overall in our grade, and you joined Magical Engineering? This is more my family's specialty than combat or rescue... and also, I have a defect when it comes to practical skills. "Range Zero." Not only does it mean that he boasts invincible power at zero distance... but it also refers to his inability to use distance magic. It's both a term of respect and of contempt. Everyone has their strengths and their weaknesses. It sounds really convincing coming from you, Tatsuya. Tomitsuka! Found you! Ms. Akechi? Morning, Tomitsuka! And good morning to you, too, Shiba! Morning, Eimi. Oh, uh, morning, Ms. Akechi. Why won't you call me "Eimi," Tomitsuka? Shiba calls me by my first name! Huh? But you call me "Tomitsuka." What, you'd rather I called you "Hagane," too? Oh, come on! Why didn't you tell me sooner? Well, um, that's really not my point, see... Ms. Akechi, let's pick this up again another time! Really... Eimi, shouldn't you go after him? I don't think backing off is an option here! Okay! Tomitsuka! - M-M-Ms. Akechi! - Come on, let's talk some more! STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICE Um, as of today... we'll be launching the Student Council and Disciplinary Committee for the first half of 2096. First off, we have some new members, so let me announce them. Tatsuya Shiba has newly joined the Student Council as its vice chairman! I look forward to working with you all. And Yoshida and Ms. Kitayama are the Disciplinary Committee's newest members. I look... - I look forward to working with you all. - I look forward to working with you all. All right, today we'll be discussing our plans for the matriculation ceremony the day after tomorrow. Meaning that the representative of this year's incoming class will also be taking part? Yes! He should be here any minute now! Oh, it looks like he's here! Come in! Excuse me. Let me introduce him to you. This is Takuma Shippou, the representative of this year's incoming class. I'm Tatsuya Shiba, the vice chairman. I'm Takuma Shippou. Nice to meet you. Shippou? Pardon me. It's just that I've never seen that gear emblem on Mr. Shiba's uniform. Oh! That's the emblem of the Magical Engineering Course, which was just created this year! Oh, is that right? Like my big brother... I am your vice chairman, Miyuki Shiba. I'm Takuma Shippou. Nice to meet you. Still... I never thought it would turn into a glaring contest off the bat. It seems like the Shippous' eldest son has a belligerent streak, don't you think? His behavior toward you, Brother, was altogether too disrespectful. Due to their hostility toward the Saegusa Clan... the Shippous are said to be more obsessed... than the other 18 Assistant Families with the Ten Master Clans. Shippou must want to prove that he has powers worthy of the Ten Master Clans. It seems like that has led to a tendency to look down on those without power, too. Actually, it's more like he has no interest in them. I'm sure that your abilities are known far and wide, Brother. You overestimate me, Miyuki. At most, the only ones who know about me are those with ties to the magic high schools. You can't blame Shippou, who was just a junior high student until recently, for not knowing who I am. Are you sure about that? That being said, it's true that Shippou's attitude just now was deplorable. He'll probably cause some friction one of these days. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART I Today is the day of the matriculation ceremony for the National Magic University Affiliated First High School. NATIONAL MAGIC UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED FIRST HIGH SCHOOL MATRICULATION CEREMONY APRIL 8, A.D. 2096 Incoming students, guests and parents, please gather in the auditorium. Oh my, Tatsuya! Ms. Saegusa? Good morning. Long time no see. It sounds strange, doesn't it? Are you helping the new students? Yes. Well... It hasn't even been a month since graduation... but I almost didn't recognize you, Tatsuya! Is that right? Yes. That uniform's for the Magical Engineering Course, isn't it? You're totally different than last year. I think it's just that my uniform changed. No. Today, you're nothing like the Tatsuya I met last year for the first time. You look as if you're a lot freer than last year. I surrender. When it comes to yourself, you can never tell, right? Speaking of unrecognizable, you've changed quite a lot yourself. What? Really? Yes. You're a college student through and through now. You seem very mature to me. Almost like a different person. I don't know about that! Hey... Tatsuya, just what do you mean by that? What do I mean by what? Mature like a different person... Is that your way of telling me that I looked childish before? You're overthinking it. I've never once thought that you were baby-faced... or had the physique of an infant. "Baby-faced"! "Physique of an infant"! Are you feeling unwell? No, I'm fine! Anyway, Tatsuya, what do you mean, "a different person"? I really didn't mean anything in particular. That was just idiomatic rhetoric. Really? It didn't seem that way to me! Hey you! Get away from my big sis, you womanizer! Kasumi? Oh! I'm sorry! Th-Thank you. I said get away from her! Didn't you hear me? The magic sequence remains perfectly aligned with her body... with no degradation of the data fortification wall. Normally, this would only occur when one casts magic upon oneself. So, these two are the Saegusa twins, huh? Kasumi, are you okay? Izumi, for a womanizer, this guy's strong! Kasumi, I think you need to calm down. My gut is screaming out to me! This guy's not just anyone! Enough is enough! Big Sister, where did that come from? Right back at you! Kasumi, where did that come from? B-But that guy was just about to do something nasty to you, so... What? N-Nasty? We were doing no such thing! What are you even thinking anyway? Hey, I think that's enough, Ms. Saegusa. Tatsuya... - I'm so sorry. - Hey! My little sister's behavior was outrageous. Kasumi, you apologize to Tatsuya, too. I am very sorry for what I did. Let me apologize, too. Mr. Shiba... Please forgive Kasumi for being so rude. Please look up now, all three of you. As nothing happened in the end, I'm not going to worry about it anymore. Not to mention, I knew from the start that you were planning to stop right before impact. How? Impressive as always, Tatsuya. Brother! So, this is where you've been. Miyuki... Ms. Saegusa, what brings you here today? Oh, well, I'm chaperoning my sisters. Kasumi, Izumi, say hello to Ms. Miyuki. Izumi? Izumi? Hey, Izumi? Uh... Yes? What do you mean, "yes"? Give Ms. Miyuki a proper greeting. She's like a goddess! I'm Izumi Saegusa! Um, may I call you "Ms. Miyuki"? Yes. That would be fine with me. Ms. Miyuki, I had the privilege of watching your heroics during the Nine Schools Competition! You were so amazing! Thank you! But now that I'm seeing you in person, compared to seeing you from the stands, you're a hundred times more beautiful! I-Is that so? To think that I can attend the same school as someone like you, Ms. Miyuki... I'm so thrilled! Ms. Miyuki, would you kindly become my big sister? Big sister? Hey, Izumi! Calm down! I'm your big sister, remember? I believe that it would be impossible for you to become Big Sister Miyuki's little sister. Minami... You could become Big Brother Tatsuya's little sister. If your own big sister were to marry Big Brother Tatsuya... then you would become Big Brother Tatsuya's sister-in-law. Minami, what are you talking— I'm totally against that! I'm totally against Big Sister becoming Mr. Shiba's bride, no matter what! This is a golden opportunity to have Ms. Miyuki become my big sister even if we're just in-laws! Sister, please marry Mr. Shiba! - Please, please consider it! - Absolutely not! Seriously... I'm truly sorry that I have such fools for little sisters! It doesn't bother us. Right, Miyuki? Right. Ms. Saegusa, please don't give it another thought. I promise to make it up to you! You two, we're leaving now! I can't breathe, Big Sister! Sister, that hurts! Why are you treating me like this, too? The matriculation ceremony's about to start. Let's head back to the auditorium. Come to think of it, how'd recruiting the top kid go? It didn't work out. What? Shippou turned down the chance to join the student council? I hear that he said he wanted to devote his time to club activities. Since there's something else he wants to do, we'll just have to live with it. Yeah, not like we can force him. It'd be more constructive to think about whom to recruit in Shippou's place, right? I know! What about adding Minami to the council? Miyuki, that would be too hard on Minami. Since the top student's always been asked to join the student council... we need to select the replacement candidate based on their entrance exam scores, as well. Who came in second? Um, that would be Izumi Saegusa. Ms. Saegusa's little sister. And Kasumi Saegusa came in third. Shippou and those two were Number 1, 2 and 3, each by a hair. Come in! We're coming in, Nakajo. What are you two doing here? The Disciplinary Committee... and the Extracurricular Activities Federation would like to scout some new students, too. We don't want to fight over them with the student council... so we came to consult you. She's right. The Extracurricular Activities Federation would like to recruit Shippou. But then, we'd be more or less stealing him away from the student council, so... He's already turned us down, so we won't see it as stealing! Really? We owe you one. Don't worry about a thing! What's the student council going to do? Right, well, they all seem really competent— No need to make it complicated, right? If you recruited the top student and got turned down, then you just have to pick the Number 2 student. This year, that would be... What? Oh! Oh! APRIL 10, A.D. 2096 Does this mean... that you're going to appoint one of us as a member of the student council? If you're motivated, we'll take both of you. I have not intention of joining the student council! Then, Ms. Izumi, will you join the student council? With pleasure! Kasumi! Why don't you join the Disciplinary Committee? I bet you'd be no less productive than Shiba was last year. You think that I'd... Sister... It looks like the target's here. I saw that, too. But a houseboat, of all things? It's so conspicuous. Are they even trying to hide it? I doubt they're motivated to hide it. Even if someone sees them... all they have to say is that they're giving some journalist info. A journalist, huh? It's so obvious that he's a mercenary. It seems like he does have actual experience as a mercenary. I hear that he's a reporter with strong antiestablishment tendencies. All right, let's do this. We'll start with the boat. Counting on you, Sister. I'm going to blast you. Okay. Who are you? A magician? You damn monster! Yami... Did you find out who they really are? The guys on the boat were members of a humanist organization working for the USNA. What about the reporter? I found messages between him... and a minority senator famous for hating magicians on his computer. I see. It looks like we'll have to dig a little deeper into his background. I agree. Master. Gongjin... How did it go? Unfortunately, the assault on the Progressive Human Front's offshore tower... ended in failure. All of our men have been captured. The ploy to publicize how the magicians employed by the offshore tower... are being forced into slavery... Did that fail? Their role was merely to assist us, nothing more. Our main objective of manipulating the mass media... despite the reporter having been caught, is proceeding apace. What's the rate of progress? 40 percent of visual media... and about 30 percent of print media, I believe. Once the manipulation rate of the visual media hits 50 percent, go all out. So that no politician who cares about votes can bear to sit still. As you wish. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART II ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 02 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][F0AD9AE1]_eng_English I'm sorry, Brother. I was reminiscing a bit about the past. Were they fun memories? No. Back then, I was so foolish. And it seems so comical. Even though I'm your little sister... I didn't have a single clue about you. No. I didn't even try to understand. Miyuki... APRIL 13, A.D. 2096 Please join the track team! WELCOMING INEXPERIENCED PEOPLE The recruitment process sure is peaceful this year. Yes. I just hope nothing happens. Right. Still, who would've thought? Last year, I was this close to being suspended for causing an uproar... but this year, I'm on the side that cracks down on uproars. Kirihara, would you mind not talking about that? Someone might get the wrong idea, and it would mean trouble. You're ignoring me? Yes? Extracurricular Activities Federation. Is that right? Understood. Shiba, Ms. Shiba... Yes? We have a situation in the Robot Research Club's garage. Could you go mediate? - Understood. - Understood. ROBOT RESEARCH CLUB WELCOME NEWCOMERS Just give it up already! This kid says he wants to join the Robot Research Club! We called out to him first, so would you mind not butting in? Uh... I... Robot Research Club, Motorcycle Club... Both of you settle down! I'm from the Extracurricular Activities Federation. What's the problem? Hey, out of the way! I'm with the Disciplinary Committee. The Extracurricular Activities Federation is handling this already. Get lost, Disciplinary Committee. But I'd say that disputes between students is the purview of the Disciplinary Committee. Hey, hold up! So persistent! Stay out of my way, will you? We told you we'd deal with this, Saegusa. Or wait, maybe you need to have it spelled out to get it? This is none of your business! I hate to break it to you... but the Disciplinary Committee is under no obligation to do your bidding! Are you picking a fight with me, Saegusa? Not my intention at all. Though I'm not at all loath to fight! Oh? So, a Saegusa's going to take on a Shippou's challenge to fight? Sure, I'll take up the gauntlet for the beatdown you're offering. When I'm done, you'll never think about picking a fight with me again! Your other half's not here. Will you be okay on your own? What, you want an excuse for losing? Hold up! Calm down! Both of you, what are you doing? The Federation and the Disciplinary Committee... tasked with governing the students, fighting among each other? What's the meaning of this? - We apologize for causing a commotion! - We apologize for causing a commotion! We're going to look the other way this time, but there won't be a next time. Both of you, get back to work. I believe that the rest of you should also go back to doing what you were doing. The Student Council will not pursue this case any further. As for the Disciplinary Committee and the Federation, I'll make things right on my end. So, as you can see, he was totally annoying. Good for you for controlling yourself, Kasumi. Yeah, well... But if I'm being honest, I really wanted to blast him away! Still, Shippou's behavior is altogether too unfriendly, right? Unfriendly is putting it mildly. That's called belligerence! All right. So, about that belligerent attitude... to say that the Extracurricular Activities Federation was being hostile to the Disciplinary Committee... doesn't go far enough to explain it, right? That's right. He was picking a fight as a Shippou with a Saegusa! Whether or not it was as a Saegusa, he did seem to have some personal animosity. You mean a personal grudge? I hear that the current head of the Shippou Family is gentle by nature. I doubt he'd ever provoke us directly. Come in. Did you get to the bottom of it, Nakura? Yes, sir. The New Breed Front, which occupied the offshore tower... was collaborating with FAIR. FAIR? A magician supremacist extremist group from America, right? But... I thought the offshore tower was a model case... exhibiting magicians being involved in security as humans and not as weapons. Why did they try to destroy it? Because their aim isn't to see magicians and humans existing hand in hand. But even so... if they trample on the hopes of so many magicians, there's sure to be internal discord. And criticism aimed at the organization. Why would they take such rash action? It would seem that there's a USNA humanist among their top players. By having a giant monument such as the offshore tower... be destroyed by the New Breed Front... they were surely trying to broadcast the danger of magicians to the world. Fine. Step back. It's me. Let me talk to Mr. Kudou. So, what did you want to talk to me about? Big Sister, do you know what kind of person the head of the Shippou Family is? Kasumi... Wh-What is it? You caused some trouble with Shippou, didn't you? How did you find out? Look, you... Please hold on a minute, Sister. Regarding the incident today... you could say it was Shippou who was more to blame than Kasumi. Fine. I'll trust what you say. So, you wanted to know what kind of personality the Shippou head has. Yes. Let's see. Not that I have any firsthand knowledge... but I think he's dependable and thorough. Dependable and thorough? Right. He'll formulate multiple strategies, keep risks to the minimum... try not to reap too much, and securely get his money's worth. That's the type of person he is. But doesn't that mean... Yes. It seems like the total opposite of how Shippou was acting toward you. So, it is a personal grudge against me after all? Can you think of a reason? Nope. But if he ever tries to pull something on me, I'm so going to destroy him first! Kasumi! Huh? I'm sorry! I apologize for calling so late, sir. It's fine. Thank you very much. I've just received word... that the USNA's humanists are planning a negative press campaign against magicians. Oh? Apparently, the manipulation of information is already gaining traction. I'm sure you knew about this before today. You've seen right through me, then? So, what are you planning? The Yotsubas have too much power. Before long, they could even disrupt the balance between the Ten Master Clans and the nation. Do you not agree, Your Excellency? You're going to use the anti-magic faction to diminish the Yotsubas' power, then? A student with close ties to the 101 Battalion is enrolled at First High. The collusion between this teenaged boy's high school and the military... The media and the humanist politicians would favor such a storyline, don't you think? But your own daughters attend First High, as well. I am emphasizing the link between the 101 Battalion and the Yotsubas. Is that what you're after? Your thoughts, Your Excellency? I believe that approving a limited negative campaign... will allow the anti-magic trend to lose steam. Their target is still a high school student. If we handle this right, we might even be able to direct the public's ire toward the anti-magic faction. I believe this plan would have merit for the Ten Master Clans. I don't have the authority to approve your plan. No authority, maybe, but you do possess influence. I am not against your plan. That's sufficient. Thank you very much. Excuse me. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART II APRIL 14, A.D. 2096 Big Brother Tatsuya, Big Sister Miyuki, long time no see. It's been a long time since we've seen you. We apologize for coming over so late. Why are you here in Tokyo today? I didn't think the Kanto region was your territory, Fumiya. Actually, there's something I wanted to let you both know. At this time, anti-magician forces are starting to manipulate the media. From where? The USNA humanists. An anti-magician campaign through the media? It's not just the media. They've also approached members of Parliament. - Tell me more about this. - Right. First, they criticize the military's use of magicians on the pretext of defending their human rights. Next, based on the fact that a quarter of Magic University graduates serve in the military... they create a false narrative that the magic education institutions are colluding with the military. In the third phase... they call for the liberation of the children about to be exploited by the military... focusing on First High, which is known to send the most graduates to the Magic Universities. That's their scenario as far as we know at this time. I'm impressed that you were able to dig so deep. Oh, uh... Thank you very much. I'll try to think of a countermeasure myself. If anything comes up, let me hear your follow-up report. Understood! APRIL 18, A.D. 2096 NATIONAL MAGIC UNIVERSITY Thank you for waiting, Jumonji! Hey, sorry to make you come all this way, Saegusa. Don't give it second thought. It must be really urgent for you to summon me, Jumonji. A soundproof field? Is it that important? Starting from this week, there's been a surge in anti-magician reporting by the media. 3 hours ago This is the truth! The reality of magicians being used for militaristic purposes 5 hours ago "We can't choose our own future." Young magicians drafted to the SDF 1 hour ago Magicians are a privileged class Magician Officers are favored 2 hours ago Which one has more power? Magicians are controlling the SDF As far as I can see... the media's divided in terms of tone. That's because... they each have different sources. Meaning that there are two different forces behind the scenes? As you know, information gathering isn't really the Jumonji Family's forte. I have no evidence to back up what I'm about to tell you. Will you hear me out without getting angry? Fine by me. Let me hear what you have to say. It's looking highly likely that the effort to censure the JDF in the press... is secretly being driven by the Saegusa Family. I do admit that my father is a tactician who's fond of backroom maneuvering. And even I, his daughter, don't always have a grasp on what he's thinking. But no matter what the reason, he's not one to forget his duty as a member of the Ten Master Clans. There's no way he'd ever put Japan's magic industry in an unfavorable position. Then, Mr. Saegusa must think this is actually good for Japan's magic industry. What that may be, I have no clue. All I know is that... at a glance, Mr. Saegusa seems to be betraying the Ten Master Clans. Fine, Jumonji. In that case, would you mind coming over to my place? I'm going to ask my father directly. And I'd like you to be there. Fine. APRIL 19, A.D. 2096 Thank you for making time in your busy schedule... to see me. Well, it was at your request, Katsuto. So, what brings you here today? Right. Are you the one who's been inciting the anti-magic press? Yes. Good job figuring that out. Father, how could you? Mayumi, why are you so flustered? By doing this, you've betrayed the Ten Master Clans... no... the Japanese magic industry! Saegusa... Mr. Saegusa... I don't understand your thinking here. So, I'm asking you for an explanation. Are you asking me as a member of the Jumonji Family? I'm asking you as a Jumonji. First off, I want to dispel any misunderstanding. This campaign... was launched by a foreign anti-magician faction. Not only did they feed stories to the mass media... they're also funding them. So, does that mean that your intervention in the press is a countermeasure? Absolutely. And unfortunately, just as they planned... the anti-magician movement is about to become public sentiment. But as there's no specific spokesman for public sentiment, it's not easy to refute. Katsuto... Do you know the most effective way to counter public sentiment? To split it? That's correct. You can put out a fire faster... by dividing the coals into multiple small fires before it turns into a single, large blaze. Small fires are better than a major blaze. I see. That's probably true. But... people can perish in small fires, as well. If they're not extinguished in time... a small fire can conceivably become a fire that takes human lives. I'm speaking theoretically. It's mutual, sir. Mr. Saegusa... Regarding the Saegusa Family's manipulation of the press, the Jumonji Family hereby requests... that you make your regret known and immediately suspend your anti-magician campaign. The Saegusa Family hereby requests a written petition from the Jumonji Family. I'd prefer to give my answer after I've seen your official protest. Understood. I'll draw one up as soon as I return home. I'm sorry you had to make this trip today. Has Katsuto left? Yes. I can guess what it is that you'd like to say. Go ahead and say it. What we just discussed... I feel that Jumonji's argument is sound. Mayumi, Master Kudou is also aware of this. He wasn't against my plan. I have no idea what the elderly master may be thinking. All I know... is that it seems like a mistake to pointlessly disrupt the lives of our fellow magicians... living in the same country. It's just to let them vent. It'll be all over in a month at most. Even in a mere month, thoughtless slander can inflict lifelong wounds in some cases! Mayumi... For whose sake are you so angry? Is it for Katsuto? Or is it for... someone at First High School? About that matter we discussed... Next Tuesday, April 24... a member of Parliament will be visiting First High School. Would that be Congressman Kanda of the Civil Rights Party? Yes. Apparently, he's going to crash First High with his usual entourage of reporters. Crash and do what? He's probably going to try to point out any collusion between First High and the military. But there is none. If he can't find any, he'll manufacture something by cutting and pasting testimony and subjective comments. And his entourage of journalists... will embellish them ten times over... and will probably make a commotion over them, don't you think? Right, I can see that happening. Thanks for reaching out. That's information I can use. I'm looking forward to seeing how you deal with this. It looks like the time has come to set that plan in motion. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART III ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 03 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][20906FB4]_eng_English NOVEMBER 6, A.D. 2095 Excuse me. Sorry to keep you waiting. Miyuki, please have a seat. I summoned you today because there's something you both should know about the military action... stemming from the recent Yokohama Incident. The International Magic Association has determined that... the explosion that wiped out the Jinhae Naval Port was not caused by a radiological weapon. Accordingly, the motion for disciplinary measures submitted to the association has been thrown out. I didn't know that a motion for disciplinary measures had been submitted. The government would like to use this to induce major concessions from the Great Asian Alliance. Mio Itsuwa has joined the fleet stationed in Sasebo. Will Ms. Mio be physically able to withstand the use of the Strategic-Class magic, Abyss? Really, who knows? Oh, and this is unconfirmed information... but today, I received word that the New Soviet Union's Dr. Bezobrazov... a Strategic-Class magician, has arrived in Vladivostok. Having seen the military gains... achieved on the southern end of the Korean Peninsula, they seem to be reevaluating the efficacy of large-scale magic. Within the next few days, peace with the Great Asian Alliance should be established. This should bring an end to the grudge that started three years ago. That's all that I have to say to you. Miyuki, you may go now. Tatsuya, if you could kindly stay... APRIL 20, A.D. 2096 STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICE So... next Tuesday, on April 24, Diet Member Kanda will be visiting the academy. Likely for the purpose of bolstering the claim that First High is colluding with the military... and that the students' human rights are being violated. What? That's an emergency! So, how are you planning to deal with this, Shiba? You summoned us all here because you have an idea, right? Yes. Is this... one of the Three Major Puzzles of Weight-Type Magic... a Gravity Control-Type Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor? What they want is to censure magic high schools for turning into venues for military education. So, what we need to do is show them... that magic education has also produced results besides those tailored for military use, right? It sounds like the opposite of the intermittent nuclear reactor that Suzune presented last year. It's not an original idea, but that's what I'm striving for. The magic skills it demands are still too high, so practical use is still far off... but the students at this school have the skills to pull it off for a short period. If we can make this happen... it'll become possible to supply energy at any time of the day and without being affected by the weather! This could be the ultimate demonstration of a peaceful application of magic! Yes. I'll help out, too. I want to take part in this... not just as a countermeasure for dealing with Diet Member Kanda, but also as an aspiring magical engineer. I've just received the school's approval... to go ahead with the Gravity Control-Type Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor experiment. It will be supervised by Mr. Tsuzura. So, Shiba, how do you plan to divide up the roles? GAMMA RAY FILTER HONOKA MITSUI KEI ISORI MINAMI SAKURAI IZUMI SAEGUSA KASUMI SAEGUSA MIYUKI SHIBA Please take a look. I think you've more or less picked the right person for each role... but I don't recall hearing of a student named Minami Sakurai. She's my cousin. Though she's a first year, she's naturally gifted when it comes to neutron barrier magic. Fine by me. From a technological standpoint, this system is still raw in numerous ways. But if these members work together as a team... we can surely make this experiment on one of the Three Major Puzzles a success. I have no doubt about that. APRIL 23, A.D. 2096 Takuma, how's high school? Are you enjoying it? Dad, how can you be so nonchalant? It's less than a year until the next Ten Master Clans Selection Meeting! At this rate, those opportunistic Saegusas will rob us yet again of our place in the Ten Master Clans! And we'll have to resign ourselves to being subordinate to them! Takuma... The Saegusas were already head and shoulders above the rest of the Eighteen Support Clans... when the Ten Master Clan system was first devised. But that's only because they stole the results of the Third and Seventh Research Institutes! Nothing I say will get through to you, then? Anyway, I asked you here today to discuss another matter. Diet Member Kanda of the opposition party will be visiting First High School tomorrow. Along with his entourage of journalists. For what reason? He must want to put on a show of protecting the human rights of students being forced to use magic. Human rights? He can mind his own business! I understand where you're coming from, but he's a Diet member. It wouldn't be wise to stir up trouble. I may not like him, but I wouldn't pick a fight without thinking of the consequences! I'm not that childish! Even if he were to pick a fight with you? Of course not! I wouldn't let him provoke me so easily! Is that all you have to say? Takuma, this matter will be handled by Mr. Saegusa. Saegusa? Listen, don't do anything rash. Don't say anything irresponsible. The Shippous will not be intervening in this matter. Understand, Takuma? That's final. Okay, I understand! THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART III APRIL 24, A.D. 2096 DAY OF THE STELLAR FURNACE EXPERIMENT DEMOCRATIC PARTY DIET MEMBER KANDA Mr. Kanda... NATIONAL MAGIC UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED FIRST HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AZUMA MOMOYAMA What brings you here today on such short notice? Principal Momoyama... Lately, we've been hearing disturbing rumors about the magic high schools' curriculum. VICE PRINCIPAL YAOSAKA That you've been brainwashing the students to join the military. That's ridiculous. Yes. Which is why I'd like to observe one of the classes here... so that I can dispel this irresponsible narrative. Bursting in on them like this will fluster the students. We won't inconvenience them. Vice Principal, who are all these people? Diet Member Kanda and some reporters, here to observe class at this school. I was told that an extracurricular experiment is being conducted, but what are the students doing, exactly? They are independently conducting an experiment outside of their curriculum. Why are they conducting an unofficial experiment during class hours? Because it has great significance... not just for academic, but for practical purposes, as well. By practical purposes... do you mean something that could lead, for example, to the development of a weapon... like the one used during Scorched Halloween, capable of obliterating an enemy fleet in one fell swoop? This is an attempt to solve one of the Three Major Puzzles of Weight-Type Magic. It's about to start now. Let's begin the experiment. Gravity control. Fourth phase shift. Neutron barrier. Gamma ray filter. Gravity control. Coulomb force control. This concludes the experiment. Disable the gamma ray filter. Disable gravity control. Leave the neutron barrier up. I have the results of the analysis. The gas is composed of water vapor, hydrogen, deuterium and helium! No traces of any radioactive substances have been detected! Start adding water, please. Release the neutron barrier. The thermonuclear fusion experiment... using Gravity Control-Type Magic as its core technology has achieved its initial goal! The stellar furnace experiment is a success! Congratulations! Excuse me! What just happened, exactly? That was a sustained Gravity Control-Type Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor experiment. But the practical application of nuclear fusion reactors has been abandoned. No, they have certainly not been abandoned. The research itself is still ongoing in various fields, and research on nuclear fusion by magic is one of them. So, is the goal of nuclear fusion research to achieve nuclear fusion explosions through magic? Like the magic used during Scorched Halloween? Pardon me, but I wonder what it was that you just saw. If all you're going to do is set off a small blast, there's no need for a precise formula like this one... and if we were going to set off a major explosion like the one you mentioned, we certainly wouldn't use such a formula. In today's experiment... the aim was to see if nuclear fusion could be used as an energy source for social infrastructure. Should the stellar furnace be put into practical use, it will surely allow humankind to use a far more abundant source of energy. What are your thoughts, Mr. Kanda? Of our students' spirit of contributing to society in a peaceful way? Well, yes... I find it commendable of them to try to contribute to the prosperity of society. I feel privileged to have witnessed such a valuable experiment. Now, if you'll excuse me... Mr. Tsuzura, don't you think you went a bit overboard? Well, how embarrassing! The way he distorted the students' intentions made me lose my temper in spite of myself. Their intentions, did you say? Technologically speaking, today's experiment has a long way to go before it can be viable. But... their willingness to take on the challenge of changing the social status quo through magic has value... regardless of the degree of technical perfection. THE STELLAR FURNACE EXPERIMENT KEI ISORI TATSUYA SHIBA MIYUKI SHIBA It made me think that their intentions, to try and change who they are to society through magic... were quite valuable indeed. Surprise! Happy Birthday, Tatsuya! And how've you been, Miyuki? Were you surprised? Not even you ever dreamed that I'd be sending you a birthday video letter, right? Oh, but if you thought there was no chance that I'd send you birthday wishes... that in itself would make me sad. Oh! But, uh... Forget what I just said! I'm not feeling sad, all right? I'm totally not sad at all! So, don't get the wrong idea! I'm telling you! It's me, Miyuki. Are you ready, Brother? Yes, I'll be right there. May I celebrate your birthday alone with you just for a moment? Um, Brother? Sure. Thanks. Brother... Happy Birthday! I'm grateful to have you here by my side! Thanks. I'm grateful to get to be your big brother. MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL WITH THE STELLAR FURNACE EXPERIMENT It seems that Master Tatsuya achieved some significant results. Yes, he did. NOVEMBER 6, A.D. 2095 It's been three years since I last sat across from you like this. This is the first time you've ever reached out to me like this, Aunt Maya. Is that right? Yes. So, what is it that you wanted to talk to me about? You made quite an impression the other day, didn't you, Tatsuya? No, I wouldn't say that. But what you did has made things awkward for the Yotsuba Family. Have I inconvenienced the family in some specific way? The Stars are on the move. America? They've already narrowed you and Miyuki down as one of the suspects who set off the blast... that wiped out the Great Asian Alliance fleet. If they see you as a threat to America's supremacy... they may very well try to use their power to eliminate you. Meaning that if there's a chance that they'll drag the Yotsubas into it, they might send another assassin after us. I'll keep that in mind. Tatsuya, quit the academy. Quit the academy, and then what? You'll stay here under confinement. I'll send someone else to serve as Miyuki's guardian. I refuse. You mean you refuse to obey my order? The only one who can give me orders is Miyuki. I can tell that you held back quite a bit for me. And why not? You are my beloved nephew after all. Well, even setting that aside, you did very well. So, this time, I've decided to indulge your willfulness. Thank you very much. No worries. It's just a little reward for having breached my magic. Was it at least somewhat worth it to have indulged you? THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART IV ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 04 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][4F0DAC4B]_eng_English I'm finished. Good job, Tatsuya! How's the abducted woman doing? It seems she's safe. Glad to hear it. But even if they're not involved in the anti-magician campaign, kidnapping the daughter of the head of a TV station is pretty aggressive. First Lieutenant, please wait a moment. I'm done. What happened? The culprits' detached force was targeting us from an airship. I've eliminated them airship and all, so please delete the magic usage log later. Understood. Right, understood. Eliminating my subordinates, airship and all. So infuriating. Was that man behind this yet again? Mahesvara. Looks like we're going to have to figure out who he really is. APRIL 25, A.D. 2096 Regarding yesterday's stellar furnace experiment... THE PRESIDENT OF ROSEN MAGICRAFT JAPAN BRANCH ERNST ROSEN I never thought I'd see high school students wielding such advanced magic skills. I was stunned to see how high Japan's technological standards were... Dammit! Those Saegusas! You sure did a good job, Saegusa. What are you talking about? Yesterday's demonstration. Arranging for the media to blast it all over the news is pretty impressive. Shippou, I think you're misunderstanding something. Drop the clueless act! You arranged it, knowing that a Diet member who's got it in for magicians would be here, right? You skillfully used Mr. Shiba to make a name for yourself. Keep your bizarre accusations to yourself! I should've known better. That guy was something of a celebrity after all. No way would you miss that, Saegusa. Did you take after your big sister and seduce him to do it for you? I mean, in terms of looks only, you sisters are first-rate. How dare you... We Saegusas would never even think to use seduction as a tool. I can see that your mind goes to really vulgar places, Shippou. Picking a fight with me, Saegusa? Shippou, you're the one who started picking a fight with me first. And don't you remember what I said? That I'd be happy to take up the gauntlet and make sure you'd never want to pick another fight with me again? You two over there! Put down your hands! I won! That was Drawless! An intermediate technique for casting spells without drawing a CAD! The upperclassmen are capable of pulling off these kinds of moves. I've still got a lot of work to do! Kasumi... Hattori, how do you think we should handle this? Shippou's one of us. I'm not sure that I could rule fairly. By the same token, Kasumi's a member of the Disciplinary Committee! As a neutral party, what does the Student Council think? I'm told that even though it was only an attempt, Shippou had already started to use his CAD. Worst case, he could be expelled. Compared to him, Kasumi's attempt was a lighter infraction. So, Shippou's to be expelled? No. Their history tells me that merely punishing them won't erase the grudge between them. So, why not just let them face off in a match? Unauthorized use of magic is a serious violation... but there's no need to penalize students who've only attempted it, as well. It does happen often among the new students. If both of them have their pride on the line, using their skills to settle the score should keep them from dwelling on their grudge. If you're going to allow this match with Saegusa, I have a request! Let's hear it, then. Please let me take on both Kasumi Saegusa and Izumi Saegusa! Hey you, are you mocking me? What's your reason? This is a match that'll put the pride of both the Shippous and the Saegusas on the line. And besides, everyone knows the Saegusa twins display their true value when they're together. So, unless you defeat both of them at the same time, it wouldn't be a real victory? That's right. You heard Shippou. How do you feel about it, Kasumi? It's fine with me! I'm so going to make him regret his arrogant attitude! Then, let's do it this way. FIRST HIGH SCHOOL SECOND SEMINAR ROOM This match will be played under the "no contact" rules. You're forbidden to touch your opponent's body. You'll also be disqualified if your weapon touches your opponent. That said... using long-range magic to control your weapon won't count as a violation. Finally, inflicting a fatal attack or irreparable damage on your opponent is also forbidden. Should I find the situation dangerous, I will forcibly end the match, so keep that in mind. Now then, both sides, get ready! Begin! What do you think? Right now, they're on equal footing, I guess. In that case... I'm never getting anywhere with this! Oh, crap! That's... Now's my chance! Are you all right, Kasumi? So annoying! That was a close call! Izumi, we're doing that thing! Right, Kasumi. Like we always do! I'm going to shoot! And I'm going to boost! All right, let's go! Countdown! Three... Two... One... - Cast! - Cast! The ratio of nitrogen in the air currents is being raised! Is that the spell to neutralize one's opponent by inducing a lack of oxygen, Nitrogen Storm? That's right. To think that they've mastered such a high-level spell... I suppose we should expect no less of relatives of Ms. Saegusa. They haven't exactly mastered it, but it's still quite a feat. So, this is the rumored Multiplicative Cast. No wonder they say... "The Saegusa twins display their true value when they're together." Go, Million Edge! - Heat Storm! - Heat Storm! End of match! You're both disqualified from this match! But why? I told you before the match. That if I sensed any danger, I would stop it. Unlike Million Edge... Nitrogen Storm isn't fatal magic, and it doesn't inflict irreparable damage. True, with Nitrogen Storm, you can control the force of the spell so it doesn't leave aftereffects. But Izumi, neither of you were in control enough to do that just now. Wait a minute, please! The Saegusas' magic failed to stop Million Edge! Are you saying that you won? That's right! Before Nitrogen Storm broke through my airtight shield... I'm sure my attack would've hit the Saegusas! In other words, if I hadn't intervened... those millions of ignited paper fragments would've gored through the twins. Is that your argument? In that case, Shippou, you've lost this match on a foul. What would've happened if you'd inflicted Million Edge on them with full force? Don't tell me that you don't know. Then, was I always going to lose if I used Million Edge? So long as you're unable to control your attack power, it's a violation. And Shippou... you weren't able to suppress its force. That's a lie! I was controlling the magic sequence just fine! I'm the referee of this match. I'm the one making the rulings. So, using Million Edge equals an excessive attack? Then, you should've said so in the first place! If I'd known that, I could've gone with something else! Don't give me that, Shippou. You couldn't control its force because you're not ready. You couldn't adhere to the conditions you were given because of your insufficient skills, that's all. What did you say? I don't want to be told that from a Weed like you! Shippou, I've had enough of you! Tomitsuka? You've been nothing but self-satisfied and beyond rude! Do you think The Twenty-Eight are that important? I never meant to— Shippou, fight me. What? The match will be held two days from now. If you want to prove your own skills, I'll be happy to take you on! That's yours truly, the failure of the Tomitsuka Family, Range Zero! THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART IV APRIL 27, A.D. 2096 Inflicting a fatal attack or irreparable damage on your opponent is forbidden. However, regarding Million Edge, it can be used without restraint. Begin! Wha... Gram Demolition? Someone at this school besides Tatsuya can use that? "Contact-type Gram Demolition" would be more accurate, I think. He nullified Million Edge? No, it's just that it doesn't work on him if it's a frontal attack! Now! I got him! End of match! Winner, Tomitsuka! Shippou... Can you stand up? Yes. Rest up by the wall. Right. What is it? Can I have a match with you, Shiba? I want you to show Shippou how strong you are! I'm struggling a bit to connect the dots here. Uh, what I mean is... Would you mind showing Shippou what a match between two truly skilled opponents looks like? Then, wouldn't it be better to hold a match between you and Mr. Sawaki? Shiba, showing him what you're capable of would be meaningful here. Brother, I think it would be fine. If your goal is to present yourself as a model to your underclassman, then it'd be an appropriate task for a member of the Student Council. And besides, I was just thinking that I'd like for you to put your skills on display. If you say so. Are you both ready? Begin! Mist Dispersion? Just as I thought, it gets neutralized? Tomitsuka's body is covered with a thick Psion armor. Did he just use the interrupted phenomenon-rewriting spell... as a stepping stone to activate a new Acceleration Spell? Is that even possible? Who knew that we had a classmate with combat skills on par with Tatsuya? I can't finish him off! I already knew that, but I didn't think it'd be this bad! But I'm not going to lose! At this distance, I can't allow myself to lose! Brother! Wow, so he let himself get blasted away! I can't believe he withstood Tomitsuka's Self-Marionette. Not bad, Shiba! Tomitsuka's pretty ruthless, huh? The guy was going after Shiba's eardrum. Winner, Shiba! Tomitsuka... Thanks. You're as powerful as I imagined, Shiba. You, too, Tomitsuka! That was a nasty blow! Huh? Hey, Shippou! Dammit! Dammit! Dammit! Dammit! Dammit! - Damm— - Knock it off, Shippou! Look, you're bleeding. Saegusa, are you— Hey, don't get the wrong idea! My being here is purely a coincidence. What are you... Oh boy, look what you've done to yourself. This should do it. Don't forget to stop by the infirmary, okay? It seems like you lost in spectacular fashion, huh? So, the upperclassmen are on a different level, huh? Why? Huh? Why what? Why are those guys so damn strong? They're high school students like us, right? They're only one year older than us! So, why is it that they're so strong? There probably isn't a reason. What? They're strong because they're strong, I bet. Right. If I had to come up with a reason, isn't it because they worked hard to get strong? So did I! Yeah. I'm sure you've worked hard all this time, too. I'm trying hard myself, too. But the fact that they're stronger means they worked harder than us, right? I'm not denying your talent, okay? In my case, too, I think I'm strong mainly because of my talent. But the strength that's left you in shock... It probably comes from a different place than talent, don't you think? Well, not that I have much interest in what you call "strength." If you want to become strong, then that's your problem. Your strength is your strength, Shippou, I bet. Dammit! It seems as though Master Tatsuya's reputation is a bit too glowing. I do think I understand what it is that you're wary of, Mr. Hayama. That boy could betray the Yotsubas at any moment. Pardon me. My Meteor Line doesn't match up well with that boy's strange ability. If we were to go all out in battle, the odds are high that I'd lose. But even if Tatsuya could betray the Yotsubas... he could never betray Miyuki. And Miyuki, in turn, would never turn hostile toward the Yotsubas. Miyuki can never escape the responsibility that she's tasked herself with. Because that's how my big sister raised her. And Tatsuya could never do anything to hurt Miyuki, no matter what. But toward that end... Yes. It's unfortunate for the other candidates, but Miyuki will be our next head. To ensure that we don't antagonize Tatsuya. That monster. We need Lady Miyuki to accept the position of head, whatever it takes. No need to worry, Mr. Hayama. I already have a strategy for that in place. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART I ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 05 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][94984549]_eng_English JUNE 25, A.D. 2096 THE NINTH LABORATORY NARA PREFECTURE How is it going? The parasite cultivation is proceeding apace. MAKOTO KUDOU HEAD OF THE KUDOU FAMILY RETSU KUDOU FORMER HEAD OF THE KUDOU FAMILY They're now being installed into the gynoids at a rate of 60%. We have a total of 16 parasite doll prototypes on hand. Thanks to the effects of the Loyalty Programming Spell that we applied... the parasites are now in complete hibernation inside the gynoids. Should you order it, we can conduct an actual combat test at any time. It's too soon for a combat test. There hasn't been enough testing yet to enable them to act autonomously. Wh-Which is what the combat test is for— Did you know that Steeplechase Cross-country... has been added as an event at this year's Nine Schools Competition? So, you mean we can test the parasite dolls there? Right. If we use the Loyalty Programming Spell to hold back their magical power... we won't have to worry about inflicting serious damage on the students. It would be the most opportune time to conduct the first trial. KUDOU MAIN RESIDENCE NARA PREFECTURE It's me. Grandfather. Please come in. Minoru... How are you feeling? I'm fine. Since my fever's gone down— Stay in bed. Grandfather... Yes, sir. Minoru... There's no need feel impatient just because you've missed a lot of classes. Your magical power is top amongst that of your peers. There's no one who can hold a candle to you... not even among the students who took part in the Nine Schools Competition. Thank you very much. The Nine Schools Competition, huh? I wish I could've competed. Please don't make such a face, Grandfather. The Nine Schools Competition isn't the only venue where I can test my abilities. You're right. You're intelligent, too. There will be all kinds of opportunities for you. Get some rest now. That should help bring down your fever. Understood. We must stop them from turning magicians into weapons. We mustn't produce any more children like Minoru. JULY 2, A.D. 2096 The Nine Schools Competition is coming up in another month. It's that time of year already? Ms. Nakajo's more motivated this year than she's ever been, you know. Is that right? She's gathered information on the other schools' best players... and she's already finished strategizing and selecting players for each event. WINNING THIS YEAR AGAIN!! Really? That's assuring to hear. Hey, you two. Good work. Mr. Isori, what in the world happened here? Uh, well, you see... The Nine Schools Competition Committee just sent us this year's overview. And is there some kind of problem? They've changed the events of the competition! Three of them no less! That's sudden, making changes one month before the competition. What kind of changes did they make? Speed Shooting... Crowd Ball... and Battle Board have been removed... and they've added Rower and Gunner, Shield Down and Steeplechase Cross-country! It's one thing to add Rower and Gunner and Shield Down, but Steeplechase Cross-country isn't an event for high school students. Not only that, but Steeplechase is open to all second and third-year students... male and female. Just what is the Committee thinking? Unless we come up with a sound strategy, we could be looking at a huge number of students losing their path to becoming magicians. Tatsuya... Is it true that they've changed the Nine Schools Competition events? What kind of events have they added? There are three new events. The first one is Rower and Gunner. A rower and a gunner pair up and snipe at their target while operating a small boat. The second one is Shield Down. You fight with shields, either destroying or seizing your opponent's shield, or else... hurling them outside the ring to win. And the third one is... Steeplechase Cross-country. It's a type of military drill used by infantries all over the world for mountain and forest training. It's like running an obstacle course over a cross-country route. For the obstacles... they use automatic turrets and magical obstruction, as well. Really? It actually sounds fun! Especially Shield Down! You think so? It sounds scary to me! Yeah. Until last year, there were no events where we'd confront another player directly, right? But I think the truly dangerous one is Steeplechase Cross-country. I agree. To run through the mountains, even with a pathway, you'd need an experienced guide. It's way too reckless to race each other in an unfamiliar forest. Hey, Tatsuya... Don't you think the newly added events seem totally military in nature? Probably because of the Yokohama Incident. What happened that day... drove home the usefulness of magicians to those in the JDF. I think they must be trying to give that kind of education a boost. So, it's exactly what the anti-magician media has been agitated about. Right, all you can say about this is that the timing is awful. Why would they make these changes in such a transparent way? We're going to get really busy. Major Kazama... JGDF 101st BRIGADE MAJOR GENERAL HIROMI SAEKI The lineup of events at this year's Nine Schools Competition... has undergone major changes. Seems like... there was an official announcement yesterday. This is a lineup for military training. The Magicians' Association, which hosts the Nine Schools Competition... met the JDF's request with the most perfunctory resistance. So, he didn't offer any resistance? His Excellency Kudou did not oppose it at all. He did inquire whether we would have a hand in the running of this year's competition. An inquiry, not an order? That's correct. That said, we will need to consider the reason why he brought this to my attention right away. His criticism... of the state of the Ten Masters Clans and of the current magic community in Japan under their control... is well-known to the command center after all. The higher-ups must finally be waking up to the danger of depending on the Ten Master Clans. I intend to respond affirmatively to this inquiry. But I won't be using the Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion. I'm ordering your battalion to stand by throughout the Nine Schools Competition. Understood. Going back to what we were discussing... not only was His Excellency Kudou not opposed to the lineup change, but he actually pushed for it, I'm told. He showed an especially keen interest in the Steeplechase Cross-country event, and it was His Excellency's order to have all players take part, not just each school's representatives. That's rather flabbergasting. Yes. It looks like His Excellency, who's long been vocal about ending the use of magicians as weapons... has deserted his own cause. But knowing him as we do, it can't possibly be that simple. So, there must be something behind all this. One more thing. In the case of the Steeplechase event, considering that the younger sister of the head of the Kudou Family... and the head of the Fujibayashi Family are married... it would seem as though the two families are in sync and have some kind of scheme in the works. Is that why you want me to stand by? That's right. I want you to prepare to mobilize... while also keeping an eye out for any move Lt. Fujibayashi makes. Yes, ma'am! Gongjin... I've learned that the Japanese military will be conducting a secret experiment... with a new weapon during the Nine Schools Competition in August. A new weapon, did you say? They're calling them "P-Weapons." From the looks of it... they must be installing parasites inside automatons to utilize their power. To think that they'd recreate the Yellow Turban Warriors... They're not wizards. Do they really believe they can control such things? Not only that, but they're using high school students to test their performance, so it's truly ludicrous. So, we are to interfere with that test? I've come up with a spell to cause the parasites to go berserk. Apply that spell to the P-Weapons. Understood. We don't need to leave them unscathed, but neither is there any reason to kill them. To weaken the Japanese military, robbing them of their magical ability should suffice. Surviving as an incompetent would be a worse fate than dying here. Understood. Master, Mr. Nakura is here to see you. Thank you for waiting. Please, have a seat. Mr. Nakura, my boss would like to foster a friendship with your boss. My boss has told me that he's inclined to accept your proposal. Well, now! I'm humbled by his vote of confidence. We've already advised you of our basic conditions. Of course, I understand. We would never do anything to put Mr. Saegusa at a disadvantage... nor do we have any common interests with the Great Asian Alliance. What about the manipulation of the mass media? Consider that taken care of, as well. I've already taken measures to get them to tone down the campaign... targeting all magicians. Very well. Then, please go into more detail. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART I JULY 8, A.D. 2096 FOUR LEAVES TECHNOLOGY Congratulations on having finished your Total Thought-Controlled CAD, Brother! Thanks. It got done sooner than I thought. I was supposed to be here all day for the tests, but now I have some free time. If you're feeling up to it, why don't we go out somewhere? Are you sure about that? Then, let me take you up on that! SHIBUYA SUBCENTER There's actually somewhere I want to go! All right, Brother, please wait a moment. It looks like I should step away from here. Huh? Mr. Shiba! What are you doing here? This is the women's changing room! It's not a changing room, Kasumi, it's a fitting room. Oh! Could it be... you're with Ms. Miyuki? Where is she now? If these two are here, that means that... Why are you two making such a racket? - Ah! - Ah! Wha... Ta... Please calm down, Ms. Saegusa. I was wondering what was going on. Sorry for the commotion. Oh no, it's not your fault. I should be the one apologizing. It's all because I brought my brother here with me. Both you and Brother, please forgive me. No! It's not your fault, Miyuki! I mean, it's not like he saw me naked. I-It was a swimsuit, so it was weird of me to be so embarrassed, right? Sorry, Tatsuya. For screaming like that. No, I don't blame you for that. What are your plans after this, Ms. Miyuki? I'm going to check out some more clothes and then go home. Then, may I join you? Yes, if my brother says it's all right. Izumi, you shouldn't get in the way of other people's families. Oh! You're right. Sorry to be so rude, Ms. Miyuki. That's right, Izumi. You shouldn't disrupt Mr. Shiba's date with Ms. Miyuki! Date? Kasumi... It's not as if we're on a date. A male high school student out shopping with a female high school student, just the two of them... No way is that not a date! If the male high school student is the older brother... and the female high school student is his younger sister, I don't think that logic applies. Well, I think siblings going on dates with each other is just too unproductive! Kasumi, come on, that's way too rude! Competent magicians have a duty to leave behind the next generation! Or Mr. Shiba, is it your sister who you're going to— Kasumi... By the same token, isn't it unproductive to be spending your day off with your sisters? Oh my... Ms. Saegusa... Please excuse us now. Hey, I'll get that— No, since I behaved immaturely toward my junior, this is my apology. Um, Brother... I don't think Kasumi meant any harm. I don't think she did, either. I used that argument to prevent her from going on. Do you think it was too much? Brother... The way you're not overly gentle toward other girls... I do like it! I can see that you have the makings of a wicked woman yourself. Well! Welcome. I am Makoto Kudou, the head of the Kudou Family. Forgive me for imposing on you so suddenly. My name is Gongjin Zhou. I have long been familiar with your name. After all, you're quite famous, Mr. Zhou. Around here. I am humbled. I have come here today to request your assistance, Mr. Kudou. In what regard? I would like to consult you as to what my countrymen should do now that they've fled... the oppressive rule of the Great Asian Alliance. Go on. You see, next week, I will be taking in three magicians from the Continent. All of them have quite formidable skills. Ah. The Continent would never let them go without a fight, yet I'm ill-equipped to shelter them on my own. I was wondering if you could possibly take in these Taoist priests yourself. As a rule, when those from the Continent defect, they reside with the Traditionalists, an organization of Ancient Magic users. As the Traditionalists still harbor a grudge against the Ninth Institute... we the Kudou Family aren't on the best of terms with them. That won't be a problem? It's true that we are beholden to the Traditionalists for all that they've done for us until now. That said, my duty is, first and foremost... to provide a safe haven for my comrades who have fled tyranny. Here are the files on the Taoist priests. Please have a look at them. It's the Ten Master Clan's duty to extend a helping hand to magicians seeking freedom... even at the cost of abandoning their homeland. I should be able to give you my answer in a day or two. I appreciate that. Thank you so much for seeing me today. RECREATION OF THE YELLOW TURBAN So, they're Yellow Turban Warrior specialists? It's true they would be desirable assets in terms of further developing the parasite dolls. It's too convenient. Security Chief... Did you call for me, sir? Delete the name Gongjin Zhou from this research facility's visitor logs. And I'm placing a gag order on all employees regarding this matter. You are not to inform my predecessor about this, either. Understood? Understood. If the information's been leaked, it would be cause for concern. Never mind. If he turns out to be a traitor within the wall, I'll just annihilate him. JULY 9, A.D. 2096 What did Gongjin Zhou have to say? He asked the current head of the Kudou Family to take in some defectors from the Great Asian Alliance. Hmm... And the real reason he made contact with Kudou? It had to do with interfering in the performance test of the possessive-type parasite combat gynoids... a.k.a. parasite dolls, which will be conducted during the Nine Schools Competition... by causing the gynoids to go berserk and injure the players. He did say that he wouldn't go so far as to kill them. How will he do that? By casting a rampage spell created for the parasites. So, it's Interference Magic that affects spiritual beings? Good work. So, we're not going to do anything about it? It's fine. The parasite doll test will be conducted during the Steeplechase Cross-country event. The first years are exempt. So, you're saying it's fine as long as your own family doesn't get hurt? Why should I have to go to such pains for the children of other families? Forgive me. This time around, it was the JDF's hard-liners who made the first move. This parasite doll test is the Patriarch's ploy to replace magicians with combat machines. What difference would it make if we added another plot or two to his scheme? Even if Makoto were to fall into a trap... His Excellency is sure to make the story work. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART II ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 06 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][60F50810]_eng_English JULY 10, A.D. 2096 Regarding what we discussed the other day, what do you think? After going over the materials you provided us with, I've decided to accept. Ah, thank you very much! I'm only carrying out my duty as a member of the Ten Master Clans. As you just heard... Master Makoto has promised to shelter defecting magicians. For his part, Gongjin Zhou has sought no compensation nor conditions. HEAD OF THE KUKI FAMILY MAMORU KUKI I believe that smuggling their tacticians into the facility was his goal. I see. Good work, Mamoru. Are you sure we should just allow this to happen, sir? It's fine. Though a few modifications to the plan are in order. Those tacticians will undoubtedly retool the parasite dolls. Are you not worried about possible casualties among the magic high school students? Don't worry. The parasite dolls have been fitted with limiters to forbid any attacks on noncombatants. None of the players in the competition will come under attack. And those limiters won't be affected by the tacticians, either? The parasites and the gynoids are linked by a Loyalty Programming Spell. If they disobey an order, their Psion supply will be cut off, and they'll be sealed inside the gynoid's body. It's impossible to make them go berserk. But then, there wouldn't be anyone to make the parasite dolls spin out of control, right? If they identify someone as an enemy... in other words, someone who's armed, that person will be targeted by the parasite dolls for attack. I thought I'd have Kazama's subordinate take them on. Do you think Kazama will go for that? Yes, he will. At least one person under his command will. If he finds out that the Nine Schools Competition is being targeted, Miya's son is sure to make a move. Even if he knows he'll be forced to play the fool, he'll have no other option but to intervene. Lady Miya... You mean... of the Yotsubas? If he mobilizes, then Kazama will have no choice but to follow suit. At the very least, he'll have to give his tacit approval. Because no one is capable of... stopping him. JULY 13, A.D. 2096 Brother, thank you for your hard work again today. Why don't you take a little break now? Thanks, Miyuki. Oh, um... You're welcome. You must be tired out today, too. Come over here. Yes! Still, the administrative committee sure picked a crazy time... to change the Nine Schools Competition lineup. Yes, since everything from player selection to obtaining the equipment for each event... now has to be done over from scratch. Master Tatsuya, you've received an email. Uh... And there's no sender. None? NEW MESSAGE It shouldn't be possible to keep the sender line blank... under today's email system standards. The only person who can do something like that... No, maybe it's too soon to make assumptions. BATTLE BOARD SPEED SHOOTING CROWD BALL ROWER AND GUNNER SHIELD DOWN STEEPLECHASE CROSS-COUNTRY This is... Brother? It's an internal document about the Nine Schools Competition. It states that the lineup change was made due to pressure by the JDF. The JDF? And that's not all. The Kudou Family has taken advantage of the JDF's move... to attempt to conduct a performance test of the weapon... they've been secretly developing during the Steeplechase Cross-country Event. Brother, what will you do? Let's see. JULY 14, A.D. 2096 Master... Forgive me for bringing such a complicated issue to you today. This is one risky idea that the Kudous have come up with, huh? The Steeplechase Cross-country Event is dangerous enough as is... but using it to test his new weapons? It makes me wonder if he's sane. Were you already aware of the fact that the Kudous were planning this experiment? All I know is the code name, P-Weapon. I'm sure Kazama knows something, though. Do you mean the major's suppressing the info? I wouldn't call it that. He's not obligated to send any information our way. Anyway, until we know the nature of this experiment the Kudous are going to try out, we can't come up with any concrete measures. So, we'll have to dig deeper into it, right? That's right. You'll need to head to Nara. The former Ninth Institute, right? That's a meaningful location for us Ancient Magic users. JULY 21, A.D. 2096 I'm heading to the former Ninth Institute with the master to investigate. I want you and Minami to stay home. Please take me with you! Since we don't know what the Kudous' agenda is, I can't bring you along— Please, Brother! If Lady Miyuki is going, then of course I'll be accompanying her. They all look delicious! I recommend the egg sandwich. It's quite delicious, Minami! NARA STATION Number 666 will be making stops at Shin Osaka... Shin Kobe, Shin Okayama and Shin Hiroshima. All right, I'll be heading to the head temple in Kyoto. I'm leaving the Ninth Institute investigation to you. Understood. You can count on me. So, Brother... you're not going to change your mind about leaving me behind? Well, it's dangerous. I can't take you with me. I promise not to get in your way! I want to be useful to you, Brother! I'm glad to hear you feel that way, but it's too late for a young girl to be out. Miyuki... Are you an immoral young lady? Very well. I will do as you say, Brother. Minami... Look after Miyuki for me. Understood. So, that's the former Ninth Institute, huh? Female robots... with parasites inside them? Yes, hello? Yes. Oh, please hold on for a moment. Lady Miyuki... Mr. Mitsugu Kuroba and Lady Ayako are waiting in the lounge. Please tell them I'll be right down. Uncle, it's been a long time. Right. I'm glad to see you looking so well, Miyuki. It's getting late, so I'll cut right to the chase. I'm here to discuss the experiment that's going to be held during this year's Nine Schools Competition. The P-Weapon performance test to be conducted... during the Steeplechase Cross-country Event? So, you knew about the P-Weapons? No, only their code name. My brother is out right now, trying to find out what they really are. I see. Is something the matter, Uncle? Actually, we were just looking into the P-Weapons ourselves. Here's our report on the parasite dolls, a.k.a. P-Weapon experiment. Please make use of it, Big Sister Miyuki. Parasite dolls? You mean... I think it's exactly what you think it is. Parasite dolls are weapons utilizing parasites. I really had to work hard for this one. I was up against another Ten Master Clan, and their security system was extremely robust. I don't think even Mr. Tatsuya himself could find out everything in one night. You gathered all this information yourself, Ayako? No, no. It wasn't just Ayako. But as you know, Ayako's magic is geared toward intelligence-gathering. As you're more suited for combat and control, Miyuki, it's no surprise... that her specialty differs from yours. Sorry to summon you like this. We'll be leaving now. Please send my regards to Mr. Tatsuya. Thank you so much for this valuable information. A conditional activation spell has been applied to these gynoids. Is this Mental Interference-Type Magic, Luna Strike? I can sense that it's not stable, like it was added on as an afterthought. Luna Strike forcefully weakens the suppression of the will... causing emotions to spiral out of control. Is this... a spell that can make the parasite dolls go berserk? GET OUT OF HERE RIGHT NOW A magic attack! I don't have enough time to draw my CAD! I guess that's it for tonight's investigation. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART II JULY 22, A.D. 2096 Miyuki... Did something happen? Um, Master Tatsuya... It's all right, Minami. Last night... Uncle Kuroba and Ayako brought this to the hotel. They came to the hotel? Oh, right. Because that hotel is run by the Yotsubas. Did I mess up? She said that it contains data on the P-Weapons... the parasite dolls and a report on the experiment in question. Parasite dolls... So, that's what those P-Weapons are? That's what Ayako told me. Miyuki thinks that she's hiding it, but she feels competitive when it comes to Ayako. So, this is why she was depressed? Tatsuya, would you mind showing me the contents? We're almost at the station, Master. It's all right, Brother. LINGYI SHU Ah... So, this was a trip worth taking, huh? This is... ZICHEN CHEN The magicians from the Continent who were smuggled into the country last week. They're adept at spells for stealing control... of an independent information body from another magician... and for removing an independent information body from the magician's control, causing it to go berserk. The timing seems too good to be true. It's probably not a coincidence. They must've been invited by someone hoping to use the experiment to their own advantage. PAUL LU Use the experiment? So, it wasn't the Kudous' idea to invite them here? Oh wait, I get it. This is going to be another tough one to resolve, huh? AUGUST 3, A.D. 2096 NINE SCHOOLS COMPETITION PRE-EVENT PARTY HALL Yes! Thank you! Sorry to interrupt you. Are you Mr. Tatsuya Shiba of First High School? Yes, that's me. I'm Fumiya Kuroba, a first year at Fourth High School. Nice to meet you, Mr. Shiba. Nice to meet you. My name is Ayako Kuroba. Fumiya and I are twins. I'm the older sister, and he's my younger brother. Nice to meet you. I'm Tatsuya Shiba. Actually, we saw your skills on display at last year's Nine Schools Competition, and we were blown away! We were wondering if you wouldn't mind teaching us how to use those skills of yours. That's why, though we apologize to call out to you so suddenly, we wanted to approach you. It won't be possible during the Nine Schools Competition, but I'd be glad to some other time. You really mean that? Thank you very much! We'll look forward to that! Who knew that they'd be the ones to make contact first? Shiba... Got a minute? I seem to be in demand today. What? Nothing. What's up? Isn't there something strange about this year's Nine Schools Competition? What do you mean, "strange"? The lineup change. I can kind of understand that. It's a little more heavy on combat-oriented events, but considering the current situation, I think it's probably appropriate. But Steeplechase Cross-country is the one exception. That's right. That's the only one that's excessive. It's like an anomaly. There are other things about it that don't make sense. All of the Nine Schools Competition events are staged so that the audience can view them... ROOKIE EVENT MONOLITH CODE QUALIFYING (PRELIMINARY CONTEST) EIGHTH HIGH SCHOOL VS. FIRST HIGH SCHOOL yet no one can see anything going on during Steeplechase. The only explanation is that it's not meant to be seen by the audience. There's another goal. Is that the result of the Ichijo Family's research? No, I wouldn't call it that. If something doesn't sit right with you, and you have the means to look into it, then you should look into it. Yeah. All right. JGDF TSUCHIURA STATION Who's calling at this hour? It's been a long time, Major Saeki. Ms. Yotsuba, long time no see. I'm sure you're quite busy, so I'll keep this as brief as I can. Regarding the plot that your brigade is about to fall victim to. During the Steeplechase Cross-country Event at this year's Nine Schools Competition, an act of terrorism will be staged. Do you know who's behind it? A group led by Colonel Sakai of the JDF General Headquarters... meaning that the masterminds behind this plot are the so-called Anti-Great Asian Alliance hardliners. And your own brigade has been assigned to actually pull it off. We have no intention of playing such a farcical role. I don't believe you do, either. Then, what exactly are you trying to tell me? They're planning to involve a member of my family, as well. You mean Special Officer Oguro? Very perceptive of you. I am impressed. Well, considering his nature, it would be unavoidable. That said, we don't intend to play the role we've been assigned, either. You want us to stop him? No. Since they're setting the stage for us like this, I thought I'd have the hardliners... become the actual masterminds. Toward that end, I'd appreciate your cooperation, Your Excellency. Are you telling me to send out troops? No, just to clean up afterward. After all, it wouldn't do for us to emerge from behind the scenes. So, how will that benefit me? You will be able to blunt the Ten Master Clans' interference toward the JDF. Fine, then. Are you sure about this, Madam? About what? Master Kudou's involvement is still no more than speculation on our part. And I never brought his name up, did I? And besides... by the same token, it's not as if we have proof of the hardliners' staged terrorist attack, either. So, it's a trumped-up charge. Well, but that, too, can't be helped. Since they're the ones ordering the purge of the hardliners. I agree. We cannot go against our sponsors' wishes. Were it not for this development... we might have had to resort to violent tactics ourselves. In that sense, this Gongjin Zhou fellow's secret maneuvers are convenient for us. Though it does give me a headache to think of how Master Tatsuya will respond. We don't want him to pull another gaudy stunt like last year. I would hope that he'd sit tight until at least New Year's next year. Still, if it ends up affecting Miyuki, I can't very well tell him to hold back. Madam, do you believe that Major Saeki will assist Master Tatsuya? It should be fine. Since she surely can't stop him, her only option will be to help him. As if the JDF has the spine to be so careless... with that most abominable magical weapon. After all, neither do I. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART III ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 07 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][1699821D]_eng_English AUGUST 4, A.D. 2096 STEEPLECHASE CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE What on earth is this stringent security? Is there any spot where I can infiltrate? Huh? Is that... Were you able to find the entrance? No. It doesn't look like we can sneak in. Fumiya, Ayako... Big Bro Tatsuya! Mr. Tatsuya, please don't scare us like that! Well, that wasn't my intention. Then, you shouldn't have spoken in such a scary way! Are you two here to check out the course, too? Yes. But security's so tight. We couldn't get in. Should we give it one more try? No. I think we should go back for tonight. I agree! - Who's that? - Who's that? Like Tatsuya said, it would be better to withdraw for tonight. Mr. Tatsuya, by any chance, is that... Yes. The ninjutsu-user, Master Yakumo Kokonoe. Master, did you find out something? Nope. They didn't even have the course set up yet. You were able to get onto the course?! So, what was it like inside? You did say there was nothing there. It's just as I said. Right now, it's still just an ordinary man-made forest for drills... with ordinary obstacles set up. Can we predict where they might set up the parasite dolls? No, we can't. No matter where they're placed, it wouldn't make much difference. That's how this place was built. AUGUST 5, A.D. 2096 FIRST DAY OF THE COMPETITION At last, the time has come to open... the 2096 National Magic High School Goodwill Tournament of Magic Skills! 2096 NATIONAL MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL GOODWILL TOURNAMENT OF MAGIC SKILLS ROWER AND GUNNER MEN'S PAIR ROWER AND GUNNER WOMEN'S PAIR ICE PILLARS BREAK MEN'S PAIR PRELIMINARY ICE PILLARS BREAK WOMEN'S PAIR PRELIMINARY AUGUST 5 SCHEDULE FIRST HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 5, 2096 OPENING CEREMONY How's the event schedule looking? It seems like there's no conflict with any of the events I'm in. All right, I'm heading over to the Row and Gun course. I know it's going to be tough, but good luck. FIRST HIGH SCHOOL ROWER: KUMIKO KUNISAKI GUNNER: EIMI AKECHI FIRST HIGH SCHOOL KUMIKO KUNISAKI EIMI AKECHI This isn't the traditional way of using it... but you should master tricks like this, too. Right! It's getting late. Let's call it a day now. All right. Thank you very much! Well? Could you detect anything? I cannot sense the presence of my kind. So, they've been put into hibernation? Pretty cautious of them. Brother... I wonder if Brother is cold. Aren't you cold, Brother? So cold! Oh no! I must warm him up! Let's see, at times like these, we should bring our skin together... I guess. I can't take off my clothes, but... Brother... allow me to warm you up! She finally fell asleep, huh? Good night, Miyuki. FIRST HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 6, A.D. 2096 SECOND DAY OF THE COMPETITION Can we talk for a second? Yeah, if it's not for too long. About the Steeplechase Event... it seems like the Anti-Great Asian Alliance hardliners of the JDF are involved. And they're working behind the scenes of the Nine Schools Competition? Apparently, Colonel Sakai, the leader of the hardliners... wants the magic high school students to bypass the National Defense Academy and join the JDF directly. I'm surprised you found out his name. Colonel Sakai is an old acquaintance of my dad's. Ichijo, don't tell me that— No, of course not, Shiba! Don't get the wrong idea! It was years ago that they knew each other! Four years ago, Colonel Sakai was the top commander in Sado during the invasion. I panicked for a second, thinking even the Ichijos were involved in this, but luckily... my fears were groundless. If the situation gets any more complicated, I'd have to turn the tables with all my might. No. Why not just destroy the Steeplechase course? If I did that, it wouldn't matter what's set up. Neither the Kudous' goals... nor the JDF's intentions... have anything to do with me. If I fire a Material Burst right under the surface... it'd be indistinguishable from an ordinary weapon going off. But how to convince Miyuki and who should I use as my scapegoat? Should I set the hardliners up to be the culprits behind the Steeplechase course blast? No, engineering a move like that in so short a time... Shiba, are you listening? Yes, I'm listening. You are? Okay, then. It seems like I'm uncharacteristically wavering too much between this and that. AUGUST 7, A.D. 2096 THIRD DAY OF THE COMPETITION Take this! FIRST HIGH SCHOOL FIRST HIGH SCHOOL Shizuku, congratulations on your win! Ms. Kitayama... Congratulations! Thanks. Now that Shizuku's won... Shiba's undefeated streak has been extended. Right, because all of the players Shiba was in charge of have won! You win, too, Miyuki, and extend Mr. Tatsuya's streak even more. Yes, of course. Master... I've detected signs of my kind. There are 16 of them. Mr. Tatsuya? It looks like the machine's having some issues. I'm going to go check on it. Are they still giving off signs? They all vanished at once a moment ago. I believe they're in hibernation mode now. I see. Being so indecisive won't get me anywhere. I'm just going to set it up from my side! Brother... You're about to head out, aren't you? Yes. That's what I thought, so I had everyone leave. Brother... Please don't go. What's going on, Miyuki? Is it really necessary for you to go to the enemy right now, Brother? I just don't see it that way. Pixie's detected the enemy's location. I finally have a clue to work with. What I'd like to ask is... why you must mobilize to stop the Kudous' experiment in advance. This may be selfishness on my part. Such shameless thoughts might be occurring to me... because I haven't been of any use to you this time. I'm ready to be reprimanded. But Brother... please hear me out first! There are no grounds whatsoever for you to be blamed for the Kudous' experiment. At the same time, there's no reason for you to assume responsibility for every player... taking part in the Steeplechase Cross-country Event. Brother... I'm going to speak selfishly now. I'm about to say something extremely shameful. All you have to do, Brother, is protect me! The only person you need to be responsible for is me alone! You don't have to look out for the students of First High and other schools! It's all right not to do anything about the parasite dolls! Those things can be destroyed on the day of the experiment! After all the events have concluded... I'll dispose of the released main bodies... in one fell swoop! If you still insist on going anyway... then with all due respect, I'll stop you with every ounce of strength I have! Stop it, Miyuki! Don't tell me you'd actually seal my Eyes! If you do that, you'll end up being unable to use magic yourself! I don't care! It's better than having you overdo it any more than you already have! Brother! Brother, do you even know how much you've been pushing yourself over and over? Adjusting the players' CADs from dawn to dusk... being consulted by the other tech staff members after all the matches... then training the underclassmen until late at night while you prep for the next day... And on top of that, you're taking on the Kudous and the JDF! Even you won't hold up under all that, Brother! You're going to... break! Miyuki... You're absolutely right. I was wrong. It's just as you say. You're the only one I should be protecting. As long as you were protected, nothing else should've mattered. Having you here with me is enough. Brother... Let's go back to our room. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART III FIRST HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 8, A.D. 2096 FOURTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION Shiba... It looks like you're in great shape today. You think so? Yes. Until yesterday, it seemed to me like you weren't able to focus 100 percent. But today you look refreshed. I can sense your drive. Shiba, we're going to keep this up and really get fired up! AUGUST 9, A.D. 2096 FIFTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION What do you think? AUGUST 10, A.D. 2096 SIXTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION I dedicate this victory to you, Ms. Miyuki! FOURTH HIGH SCHOOL FIRST HIGH SCHOOL THIRD HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 11, A.D. 2096 SEVENTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION Victory is mine! AUGUST 12, A.D. 2096 EIGHTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION Hey, not bad! Still... AUGUST 13, A.D. 2096 NINTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION FIRST HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Tatsuya's undefeated streak... preserved! How's it going? No traces of them. I assume they're still in hibernation. Tatsuya... Master, are you here to cool off? Well, in my case, I guess you could call it that. But I think that young lady is here to talk to you. Just as I thought, that message was from you, then, Lieutenant? I've been really frustrated and annoyed because of this matter. After all, my source has been so reluctant to release any information. Uh, Tatsuya, about that, see— But as long as I ignored the intent of those pulling the strings behind the scenes, it turned out not to be that complicated. First, the Anti-Great Asian Alliance hardliners changed the events... of the Nine Schools Competition to more combat-oriented events. Next, the Kudous planned to use this change to field-test the parasite dolls. It was my grandfather who proposed that. It seems like my uncle was against it at first. Then, was it General Kudou who made the decision to use the defected magicians? No, that was my uncle's handiwork. I heard that someone mediating for the magicians approached him about it. Is that right? Then, let's call that person "X" for now. X ingratiated himself with the Kudous... hoping to cause the parasite dolls to go berserk... which would result in the Nine Schools Competition players either dying... or else sustaining grave injuries that could threaten their futures as magicians. X's ultimate goal is... to cut off the supply of promising magicians who would've helped this country... and by doing so, to thwart Japan from expanding its clout. Yes, that's what we're thinking, too. That's why I'm here. What do you mean? Tatsuya, we'd like to ask you to help us stop the parasite dolls from going berserk. Help you, did you say? The parasite doll performance test... while unofficial, is a task that the Kudou Family has been charged with by the JDF. Should we thwart it, it would lead to infighting at the JDF... and personal strife between the military and the Ten Master Clans. Are you telling me to become an illegal saboteur? I wouldn't blame you for drawing that inference. It's fine with me. Thank you, Tatsuya. All right then, I'll be going now. I'm going to see this young lady off. You know, just in case. Yes, if you could do that. Young lady... Those parasite dolls aren't really going to spin out of control, are they? What do you mean by that? Esoteric Buddhism also has magic for using dolls as puppets. I asked an expert about it the other day when I went to the head temple. Apparently, no matter who the magician is, he never forgets... what he's defined as the object of his protection or destruction. And if the puppet breaks that rule, he'll punish it and seal it away. He said everything up to that Sealing Spell was one single Controlling Spell. The parasite dolls have the same kind of spell installed, don't they? Otherwise, they couldn't be used as autonomous military weapons. You're absolutely correct. Even if the tacticians try to get the parasite dolls to attack these high school students, the original spell wouldn't allow it. The instant they started to go berserk, the Controlling Spell would switch to a Sealing Spell and seal off the parasite. That's what I've heard. So, that's the story, but tell me, did you know about this? That there was no need for Tatsuya to put himself in danger? Kazama? No. I didn't know. You didn't tell Tatsuya either, Master. Why didn't you stop him? Because if I'd stopped him, there would've been trouble. What we just discussed is just a generalization. This time around, it's possible that it won't go as planned. What do you mean? The parasites came from a different dimension than this world, drawn by powerful, pure thoughts. They'll fuse with the owners of those thoughts and be activated. Don't tell me... Strong, pure thoughts. You couldn't find a place bursting with more of those... than on the final day of the Nine Schools Competition when victory is at stake, right? You mean the spell restraining the parasite dolls will malfunction? I don't know about that. But neither can I say with conviction that they won't go berserk. So, I think it was the right call to give Tatsuya that combat suit. Your arbitrary decision to have Tatsuya annihilate the parasite dolls... causing them to give up on their foolish plot to use them as specters for warfare... should probably work out in the end, too. That's why I'm going to keep this to myself. In return, I'd like you to tell me something. What would that be? Who was it that sent the magicians from the Continent to the Kudous? A young man from the Chinatown in Yokohama named Gongjin Zhou. Hmm, Gongjin Zhou, huh? That's a name that keeps coming up lately. Master, do you know him? All right, I've learned what I wanted to know, so I'll be taking off now. Like I promised, I'll keep my mouth shut about the cover-up and your backroom dealings. Captain, um— Let's go, Lieutenant. I don't want Tatsuya to see us like this. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART IV ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 08 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][F47598F1]_eng_English AUGUST 15, A.D. 2096 11th DAY OF THE COMPETITION Pixie, where are the parasite dolls? Here. The vanguard led by Miyuki will come into contact with the parasite dolls in about ten minutes. So, I'll bring down the first parasite doll within eight minutes... and eliminate the rest within 20. SDF HEADQUARTERS BRANCH BUILDING A magician of unknown affiliation has infiltrated the premises! Can you show us on the screen? Yes, sir. That's the new M.O.V.A.L. Suit being developed by Major Saeki's people. So, Major Saeki's covertly sending in an agent to thwart the experiment! The intel was true, then? Send word to Kudou's technicians! At odds or not, that agent is a valuable asset who's protecting Japan. Tell them that they're permitted to fire back but not to end up killing him. Yes, sir. I will order them not to inflict any fatal wounds on him. There it is. It's fast! That reaction speed... Don't tell me it's a female-type mechanical soldier! So, they're still under development! This speed and the information body's rough build make me think it's a Singular Acceleration-Type. No, this is telekinesis! This is another Weight-Type Magic spell. Just as I suspected, this primitive magic sequence is telekinesis. So, the parasite dolls are using psychic abilities as their weapons, huh? Now's my chance! Activate, Regrowth. Loyalty Programming Spell copied. Now that it's losing Psions, the parasite will be released from the Loyalty Programming Spell. Activate, Regrowth! Using the Loyalty Programming Spell I just copied to relink the parasite to the gynoid! Injecting a minute amount of Psions... will seal the parasite inside the gynoid and put it into hibernation mode. The parasite is now in total hibernation. I had to play that by ear, but it worked. What the master told me yesterday sure came in handy. Apparently, no matter who the magician is, he never forgets... what he's defined as the object of his protection or destruction. And if the puppet breaks that rule, he'll punish it and seal it away. He said everything up to that Sealing Spell was one single Controlling Spell. Pixie... Where's the nearest parasite doll? Three parasite dolls are now approaching from two and eleven o'clock. No way! Is this guy really a human? What the hell is his body made of? It's not even a matter of being tough or having a high tolerance for pain. Mahesvara... What? Are you aware of the combat magician called "Mahesvara" by the enemy forces... during the Okinawa Defense Battle four years ago as well as last year's Yokohama Disturbance? I've heard about him. He could annihilate a mobile weapon with a single blow, and no matter what kind of attack he received, he'd revive the next second as if nothing had happened. You don't think... By all indications, Mahesvara is most likely a magician with close ties to Major Kazama. Why would a monster like that bother to show up at some high school competition? Subaru, what's wrong? Look at that. That's a combat gynoid, right? Brother must've brought that one down for us. Looks like it's been deactivated. You think they missed it when they were retrieving the machines from their last test? Either way, since it's not moving, we shouldn't have to worry about it. They might've left it to make us suspicious and slow us down. Well, then? We're moving on before we lose any more time! It's taking longer than I'd planned. I guess I've got a grace period of ten minutes or so before Miyuki's the first to catch up. That's the tenth one! Eleventh! And this is Number 12! Master, they're coming. Four to go. Four parasite dolls remaining! I don't believe this guy! Still, the remaining dolls are the maximum spec units, the Prime Four! He may be Mahesvara... but he's in for a rude awakening! THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART IV Over there, huh? So fast! In terms of raw speed, it's on par with Erika's Self-Acceleration Spell! But... That's one for starters! What? They're good at teamwork! Master, there's an attack coming from the right. Fifty seconds until replenishment is complete. Slashing attack from the left. Please dodge one meter to the right. Pixie, you can tell how the enemy's going to attack? Yes, Master. I am able to hear what they're saying. What they're saying? Aren't they moving of their own accord? Here comes a shell. It's aimed at your head. Those four units are constantly exchanging thoughts while on the move. So, that's what's going on? Pixie... Relay the enemy's conversation to me! Understood. I don't get it! All of a sudden, the Prime Four's attacks are missing their marks! That's ridiculous! Slashing attack, right hand, right leg, left leg. Master, behind you. Congratulations, Master. Pixie, I owe you one. My work is done now. I'll leave the cleanup to someone else. That's the goal! I got a late start! D-Did they have to make this part like a military drill? I'm sorry! I'll be going on ahead! You're so heartless! FIRST HIGH SCHOOL He made such short work of the Prime Four! We've got to retrieve them right away! So long as we have the experiment data, nothing else matters! What's this? Is it gas? No, it's magic! Colonel Sakai as well as your entourage... I have come to extend an invitation to you. Who are you? I'm inviting you right into the realm of dreams. Everyone, good work again today. Although on the surface, the parasite doll experiment ended in failure... look how much they made Mahesvara struggle. Surely, that left a strong impression on those considering the military use of magic. By tomorrow, those who've been scheming to draft young magicians will be overthrown. Along with the Traditionalists. That, too, should be considered a significant feat. No, it won't be tomorrow. Kazama... As well as General Saeki... It's been a long time, hasn't it, General Kudou? What's all this all of a sudden? This is a private gathering. Unfortunately, I can't show you any hospitality. We're well aware this is an unexpected visit. As soon as you accept our gift, we'll be taking our leave. Gift? I'm Colonel Sakai of the JDF General Headquarters. I met with the current head of the Kudou Family, Makoto Kudou... and pushed for the autonomous magic weapons to be field-tested during the Nine Schools Competition. So, Sakai's fallen into your clutches? Not that we were the ones who captured him. I wonder if you'd mind telling me who did capture him. I obtained this audio data from the Yotsuba Family. Maya, huh? But of course, the Yotsubas would never allow anyone to lay a hand on their family. I wouldn't say that. What do you mean by that? Ms. Yotsuba provided me with this audio data on condition that it never be made public. Ms. Yotsuba's goal is to purge the Anti-Great Asian Alliance hardliners led by Sakai. So long as we agreed to deal with the aftermath and to keep the data itself under wraps. Those were Ms. Yotsuba's terms for letting me have this data. I see. So, Sakai and his cohorts managed to get on that person's wrong side. So, now that you have that data, what are you planning to do with it? General Kudou, the JDF no longer intends to force magicians to serve as weapons. If you wish, I'm even willing to stake this gray head on that. No magician will ever be driven onto a battlefield against his or her will. That also goes for your grandson and for him. You... Are you telling me to retire? It's true that the parasite dolls are sure to become useful weapons. As long as they're not mishandled. Ten years ago... you never would've misused them this way. Please let us handle the rights of the magicians in the military. We won't allow what you fear to ever happen. I see. AUGUST 16, A.D. 2096 The target is heading for the West Gate! He has the geographical advantage. Make sure there's more than three of you when you corner him. I have eyes on the target! What happened? There's something that looks like a dog— He's more formidable than we thought, isn't he, Boss? He's a big shot who's been stirring things up in this country all this time. No way is his individual power paltry. I believe you said you'd be sending us Master Tatsuya Shiba. Capture Gongjin Zhou before he gets here! Shouldn't we wait for Master Fumiya and Master Tatsuya to arrive? What on earth is Ms. Maya thinking? We should never use that here. In fact... it shouldn't even be let outside! It's the embodiment of the Yotsubas' sins. The only way we can atone for it... is to lock it up within the Yotsuba Clan. I'll go. Take over for me. Yes, Boss! It's all over, Gongjin Zhou. Well, well... To think that the head of the Kurobas, the even darker branch of the Yotsubas... would appear for a mere bit player like myself... You give me too much credit, I see. I wouldn't call it that. Founding Blanche... No-Head Dragon's work behind the scenes... training the Great Asian Alliance's Special Ops unit... smuggling the parasite dolls... I'm impressed that you did all that on your own. All I did was extend a helping hand. Those are all things that would've happened eventually even without me. It's a nuisance. Turning "eventually" into "now." At this distance, you couldn't escape using your specialty, Ghost Walker. Give it up, Gongjin Zhou. You're right. Not with you practically in my face. So... I'm going to inflict a little pain on you. Ji! Barking Celestial Hound! What? My, my... It took me ten years to create this. Well, I suppose getting Mitsugu Kuroba's arm in return makes it a fair enough trade. Dad! Big Bro Tatsuya! Stop! I won't be beholden to you. Dad, what are you talking about? It may displease you... but leaving you in that state would only make Fumiya and Ayako sad. Mr. Kuroba... For you to sustain such a severe injury... What kind of magic did Gongjin Zhou use? I don't know. Gongjin Zhou said "Barking Celestial Hound"... but there's no way that's its name. So, it's a type of Compound-Form Magic? It sounds like quite a troublesome opponent. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART I ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 09 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][EBF152BE]_eng_English SEPTEMBER 23, A.D. 2096 Big Bro Tatsuya, Ms. Miyuki... It's been a long time. Since the Nine Schools Competition, right? You really made your mark in that tournament. We're humbled to receive such praise. So, for you two to go out of your way and come all the way here... what did you want to discuss? Uh, right! I was personally instructed to bring you this by the head. Fumiya, do you know... what's written in here? Yes, I do. I see. This is a request for our cooperation in apprehending Gongjin Zhou. Brother, why would our aunt request such a thing of us? Regarding that... I have been entrusted with a message from her. She says that if you should decline this request, she won't have any objections. Aunt Maya actually said such a thing? Fumiya, let our aunt know that we've accepted her request. I'll be sure to relay that to her. Now then, could you tell us what you've discovered so far? Sure. About Gongjin Zhou, after fleeing Yokohama... he headed west by sea, arriving in Ise. After that, though at one point, he was captured on the Great Biwa Lake Bridge, he managed to get away. Currently, we're searching the Ohara area in Kyoto. Any information on his supporters? The Traditionalists, an organization of Ancient Magic users in opposition with the families of the number Nine, THE TRADITIONALISTS are thought to be aiding his escape efforts. The Traditionalists, huh? I've heard a little about them from Master Yakumo. Not only have they been gathering outcast Ancient Magic users here in Japan, but they've also been looking to bolster the organization... by sheltering tacticians who've defected from the Continent. Apparently, the Kudous also took in some of those tacticians... but is it possible that they're aiding him, as well? No need to worry about that. Right after escaping from Yokohama, Gongjin Zhou fled the former Ninth Institute... and joined the Traditionalists. Thanks. That helps a lot. It seems like our aunt's request really is just about helping to capture Gongjin Zhou. Why do you suppose she opted for a request rather than an order just this one time? You two probably don't know this, but our aunt's commands are actually low-priority. It goes without saying that keeping Miyuki safe is the top priority, but the next highest are the missions of the Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion. Our aunt's authority to issue commands follows at number three. I didn't know that. But until now, whenever she instructed me to carry out a mission, she's always done it in the form of a command. That was normal. If she's using extraordinary methods, she must have an extraordinary reason. Does that mean that this mission is particularly dangerous? It's someone who seriously wounded the head of the Kuroba Family... and is even now fleeing from the Yotsubas' attempts to track him down. Neither capturing him nor getting rid of him will be an easy task. Will there be a battle? Miyuki, don't give me that look. It's not as if I'm going to take him on alone. Since what she's seeking of me is most likely to block our target's escape route. Is that right? But from time to time, I'll probably have to leave the house. When that happens, Minami... I want you to protect Miyuki. Oh! Right! In the Yotsubas' eyes, you're Miyuki's guardian. But for me, you're more than that. You're one of the few magicians that I can trust. When I'm not at home, I'm counting on you to look after Miyuki. Please leave it to me! SEPTEMBER 24, A.D. 2096 Come to think of it, isn't it about time to elect our chairman? Last year, Ms. Miyuki was first while you came in third, Tatsuya. Are you not running this year? Stop joking around. I never even signed up to be a candidate last year, either. Then, what about the Thesis Competition? Hasn't anyone asked for your support? As of now, no one's asked me yet. Needless to say, I'll help if I'm asked to, but I don't think I'm in the running this time. What? But why? Because it's going to be held in Kyoto this year. The Thesis Competition is held alternately in Yokohoma and Kyoto... but the terms of evaluation differs depending on the venue. In Yokohama, they rate technological themes higher... whereas in Kyoto, they're said to favor purely theoretical themes. I see. So, you wouldn't be able to make the most of your specialties, Tatsuya. Well, that's basically it. SEPTEMBER 29, A.D. 2096 Hello? Tatsuya? This is Fujibayashi. Sorry to bother you at this hour. It's unusual for you to be calling me, Tatsuya. What's going on? The thing is, I'd like to request something of General Kudou. My grandfather? Yes. I'm not asking you as Lt. Fujibayashi, who's also the Battalions' second-in-command... but as a daughter of the Fujibayashi Family. I'd like you to set up a private meeting between His Excellency and myself. "Private"... meaning it's related to a Yotsuba task? That's correct. Would you mind telling me what kind of job it is? To find and capture a tactician named Gongjin Zhou. I see. And I understand why the Yotsubas would want to ask for my grandfather's help. So... Yes. I'll ask my grandfather when he can schedule it. Thank you very much. Brother, may I come in? Sure, it's all right. Would you mind my asking who it was that you were calling? First Lt. Fujibayashi. Brother, are you going to seek help from the Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion? No. I asked Ms. Fujibayashi to act as a mediator between myself and General Kudou. Isn't that risky? Aren't all communications with the battalion being censored? It should be fine. It was the lieutenant's private line that I just called. It would be impossible to eavesdrop on a line that the Electron Sorceress is using for private use. Is that right? Ms. Fujibayashi's private phone number, did you say? Brother... Where did you acquire that number? A Compound-Form? No, is it a synthetic spirit? Analyzing its compositional data. Disassembly... activate. Brother, what on earth was that? Right. A synthetic spirit was lurking around our home. Probably due to that job request we got the other day. Is that Gongjin Zhou person behind this? It's probably the work of one of his subordinates or the people sheltering him. So, Fumiya and Ayako were being followed? Surely not! Ayako and Fumiya wouldn't let anyone track them! It's probably deliberate. Are you saying that those two guided the enemy here on purpose? Fumiya, are you disgruntled about this job? I don't have a problem with the mission itself. So, it's the conditions you were given that you don't like. Well, of course! Knowing that we're being followed but not being able to do anything about it! I can never look Big Bro Tatsuya in the eye again! We'll never know the truth unless we ask them, but our aunt may be planning to use me as a decoy. No way! Don't be angry. But... Anyway, using me as a decoy is the sensible thing to do. Since ultimately, I won't sustain any injuries as a tactical ploy, it's not wrong to put me in the direct line of fire. Brother! Please don't speak so disparagingly of your own safety! It's not a matter of simply not dying, of not sustaining any lasting wounds! Surely you know that as well as anyone! Miyuki... Just how it would make me feel... knowing that you'd been injured... I'm begging you to please consider that! I'm sorry. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART I OCTOBER 1, A.D. 2096 Today marks the launch of the 2096 Student Council. Our vice chairwoman is Izumi. Our accountant is Honoka. Our secretary is Minami. And I, Miyuki Shiba, am your chairwoman. Also, my brother will be serving as our chief secretary! Everyone, I look forward to working with you in the coming year! What's with this "chief secretary" thing? It never existed until now. You shouldn't go there! I look forward to it, too! Getting the chance to serve on the Student Council with you, Ms. Miyuki, with your combination of beauty and talent, and your status as the first student in First High history— Okay, okay. Let's settle down, all right? Isn't it great that Tatsuya stayed on the Student Council? Yes! Mikihiko, do you have a second? What's the matter? So honored to work with you! Take a look at this. I hope we can get closer and closer now! This is a shikigami's composition, written onto an activation sequence. Which brings me to my question. When it comes to these sequences, are there any differences in style? Sure there are. I think this might be from Shugendo. What is this? It's been modified in a weird way. I see. Now I get why you were being so secretive, Tatsuya. You got this data from an underground site, right? Why do you think that? Because this shikigami is so obviously for covert surveillance. I see. So, it was something dangerous. I'm glad I consulted you. I'm going to delete this data. Sorry to be calling so late at night. Mr. Hayama, is my aunt there? Master Tatsuya, I'm very sorry, but this isn't a good time for Madam Yotsuba. In that case, may I ask you to convey something to my aunt about her request for a mission? I'll be glad to. For this job, I'd like to ask the Kudou Family for their help in searching for the target. I've already gone through the Fujibayashi Family to secure a meeting with the Kudou's previous head. Ah... So, you've decided to ask for the help of General Kudou... rather than the Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion? I felt that it'd be wise to avoid becoming indebted to the JDF over a Yotsuba task. But it's all right to become indebted to the Kudous? It's highly likely that this Zhou person has joined forces with the Traditionalists. In which case, the best strategy would be to get help from Nine, which has long been hostile to the Traditionalists. Hmm. Not only that, but the Kudous owe me for what happened last month. Whether they owe us or we owe them... if it continues for an extended time, we'll never be able to escape each other, so I thought we should settle up before that happens. Despite your youth, Master Tatsuya... you're certainly well-versed in the subtleties of the world. Fine, I will relay that to Madam Yotsuba. I'd appreciate that. By the way... there's no need to report each time you plan on obtaining someone's cooperation. Madam has said that she'll be leaving this matter to your discretion. Madam, you heard what he said. Forgive me, Mr. Hayama! It's just that what Tatsuya said was so adorable that I couldn't help myself! I don't believe what Master Tatsuya said is wrong. On the surface, he's correct, but it's not normal. Normally, it's through owing and being owed that you build and deepen bonds. Master Tatsuya must not feel the need for connections arising from such debts. How young he is. OCTOBER 5, A.D. 2096 I've been wondering about this... but what is my role as chief secretary, exactly? I cannot bear to place you in a position lower than mine, Brother. I want you to be above me even if only in name! Is that right? They made the synthetic spirit self-destruct, and scattered the noise of the Psions. I guess you could call it a magical smoke screen. Then, the next move will be... Minami! Use Descending Whirlwind! R-Right! Whoa! What's going on? Modern Magic? No one told us they'd be using Modern Magic! I won't let you escape. There shouldn't be any lasting effects from this. You've upped your game, Miyuki. Thank you very much! About that pair just now... there's no question that they were Ancient Magic users. The spell one of them used to escape was Sensory Interference Magic, which makes it hard for others to identify you. It's the same type of spell Retsu Kudou used at the opening ceremony... for last year's Nine Schools Competition. Meaning that they work for the Kudous? No, according to Fumiya, the Kudous have no reason to attack us. They must work for the Traditionalists. We learned two things from today's assault. First, the fact that we're clearly being targeted by the Traditionalists. The other is that the enemy doesn't know who we are. This is backed up by the fact that they thought we were Ancient Magic users. The enemy almost certainly followed Fumiya and Ayako here. They must know that Fumiya and Ayako are Kurobas... and that the Kurobas are in charge of the Yotsubas' work. But despite knowing that much, they don't know how they're linked to us and the Yotsubas. They don't even see us as magicians serving the Yotsubas. Meaning... that they think we're Ancient Magic users employed by the Kuroba Family? The enemy may know of our existence, but they don't know who we really are. They have no idea why we were chosen as the Kurobas' collaborators. In other words... there's a possibility that the enemy might attack people other than us? Shouldn't we put in a request to our aunt or Mr. Kuroba for protection? Let's not rely on Aunt Maya. Then, Master Yakumo? I have a feeling it's going to cost us... but we have no choice, do we? It seems like you've been dragged into more trouble, huh? So, you knew? Mind if I ask you what it's about? I've accepted a job in the Kyoto area... and actually, I have a favor to ask of you regarding this matter. There's no need to be shy. I do have some history with the Traditionalists after all. So, the branch of Ancient Magic users known as "the Traditionalists" are involved after all? They're not known as "the Traditionalists." That's just what they call themselves. So, what is this favor you have in mind? Right. The enemy seems to have mistaken us for Ancient Magic users hired by the Kurobas. Which means that they could launch an attack on my friends. I see. So, you'd like me to protect your friends, right? Yes. Would you be willing to do so? Sure. If you want, I'd also be glad to lend you a hand with that job of yours, too. No, I couldn't ask you to help me out with that, Master. Internal strife between Ancient Magic users wouldn't be a good look. Well, well... It seems like I'm still a long way from achieving satori. OCTOBER 6, A.D. 2096 I have something to tell you all. Yesterday, after we left the station, someone attacked us. Oh no! You weren't hurt, were you? Don't worry. Neither Brother nor Minami nor I sustained even a scratch. That said, we don't know the backstory of why we were attacked. You don't even know who the perps were? The police are looking into it, but all they know is that they're Ancient Magic users. So, it's not as if it was a personal attack on Tatsuya, but rather, there's a possibility that they're targeting First High students? Should we bolster the protection detail for the Thesis Competition? The upperclassmen have sufficient protection, so they should be fine. I'm more worried about all of you. Since you're the ones I'm closest to at First High School. If that's the story... Honoka, come over to my place starting today. Okay, I'll do that. I'll be fine. Needless to say, Miki, too. You'll be all right, too, won't you? Well, yeah. The one I'm worried about is Mizuki. Tatsuya, I'll be looking after Mizuki for the time being! No, our opponents are Ancient Magic users. We have no idea what kind of methods they'll use. It'll be hard enough just to protect yourself. But to do that while also guarding Mizuki... you wouldn't be a good match for that, Erika. Okay, then, Miki, you stay with her! My name is Mikihiko— Wait, what? Good idea. Mikihiko, can I count on you? Um... Is that okay, Ms. Shibata? Yes. As long as you're okay with it, Mr. Yoshida, then please do so. All right. No matter what happens, I'll protect you, okay? All right! I'm counting on you! We need to go to Nara to take care of something, so our hands will be tied this weekend. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but all of you, stay safe. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART II ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 10 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][8010516E]_eng_English KUDOU RESIDENCE NARA PREFECTURE KUDOU Thank you for allowing us to have your time tonight. It's been a long time. The last time we met face to face was last summer, I think. Thank you again for your support regarding the Golden Electron Silkworms. In truth, I'm not in any position to appear before you in person... but you asked to see me yourself today. That makes me happy. I'm honored. Kyoko has informed me of the nature of your business. To capture Gongjin Zhou. This would be a mission ordered by Maya, no... by Ms. Yotsuba, I presume. That's correct. Ah... The Ten Master Clans are shackled by the rules designated by the Clans Conference. One of them prohibits any collusion or collaboration without first going through the Conference... except in the case of emergencies. Right. We cannot accept a request for cooperation from the Yotsubas as the Kudou Family. So, I intend to accept this request from you, Tatsuya Shiba the individual... as Retsu Kudou, another individual. - Thank you very much. - Thank you very much. Good work, all three of you! We have a simple meal prepared, so please join us if you'd like. He should be here any minute now. What? Come in! Pardon me. Grandfather told me to join you all. Nice to meet you. I'm the youngest son of Makoto Kudou... the current head of the Kudou Family, a first year student at Second High School. Minoru Kudou. I'm honored to meet you all. Nice to meet you. I'm Tatsuya Shiba. I'm his younger sister, Miyuki. I had the privilege of seeing your performances during the Nine Schools Competition. Oh, and please call me "Minoru." Since I'm younger than you. I'd also appreciate it if you didn't use honorifics with me. Then, we'll call you "Minoru," all right? And please call me "Miyuki"! You can just call me "Tatsuya." Oh! Pardon me! I still haven't greeted you! My name is Minami Sakurai! I'm very pleased to make your acquaintance, Master Minoru! Oh, well, that was so polite of you. But... if you don't mind, I'd rather not be called "Master Minoru." Minoru, please forgive her. It's Minami's custom, or should I say it's her nature? Do you think you could indulge her? Well, if that's the case... it's nice to meet you, Ms. Sakurai. Please, if you could call me "Minami"... Uh, r-right. Very well, then. Minoru, it's not a matchmaking session, so there's no need to be so nervous. What? Oh, sorry, Big Sister Kyoko. You, too, Minami. I'm sure it's difficult to open up all a sudden, but you should relax a bit. Sorry, Big Sister Miyuki. Now, now, don't say that, Miyuki. It would be too much of a feat for a 16-year-old girl to not get nervous... in front of a boy her age whom she's just met. Brother, I'm also 16, and I'm meeting Minoru for the first time. Are you telling me that I don't fall under the "girl" category? But you're not just any girl. You're a refined young lady. Well... listen to you, Brother! You two siblings are very close, aren't you? They're so close, I don't know what to do. I don't remember ever putting you on the spot, Ms. Fujibayashi. I'm a little envious. Since my brothers are a lot older than me, I don't really talk to them that much. And I don't have any friends, either. Really? You must have friends at school, right? I've been frail since I was born. So, I tend to miss school a lot. But I'm feeling well this week! Oh, wait! You're all spending the night here, aren't you? No, we have lodgings nearby. So, you're not going to spend the night here? Don't be unreasonable now. It's better to wait until you're closer to do that kind of thing. Right. Anyway, why don't you take them on a tour tomorrow, Minoru? Yes. Since I tend to stay home from school, I know I'm more knowledgeable about Grandfather's work than my brothers. Is your task to search for the Traditionalist Magicians, Mr. Tatsuya? More or less. Then, I think I might be useful to you. Since the Traditionalists' bases are concentrated the most in Kyoto. There's also quite a number of primary bases in Nara. I'll show you around tomorrow. We'll take you up on that offer. I'm counting on you, then, Minoru. Right! OCTOBER 7, A.D. 2096 Good morning, everyone! I've come to pick you up. Minoru, is that... Oh... This? I need to be able to store more than 99 activation sequences. That's why I'm wearing one on each wrist. But thanks to this Thought-Controlled CAD, it's much easier now. That's impressive that you're able to use that many spells. You're praising me too much. There's a base right in the city? No, the Traditionalists' major base is in Mikasayama. Brother? There were so many tourists, and now they're gone. A Mental Interference-Type Spell. It's a barrier. Do you mean enemies? It seems like there's a high-ranking barrier magic user among them. They kept their magic output to a minimum... and made sure we wouldn't catch onto them until the last minute. Of course, they probably didn't count on you noticing their spell so soon, Mr. Tatsuya. Minami! Right! - What? - What? Amazing! It's like the Holy Grail! Please let me handle the rest. Oh! Is that an illusion? Unbelievable! Parade. It's the Kudou Family's secret art, incorporating elements of ninjutsu. That precision is incredible! I think he's even better than Lina! Take this! Did anyone get hurt? Uh, no. The fact that they were waiting to ambush us here... means that they probably knew we were heading to their secret base. It looks like it. Most likely, they've already cleared out of that base. Brother, don't you think it would be wise to get moving now? If we stay here too long, people will... You're right. Let's call it a day, then. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART II I'll see you guys off here, then. I enjoyed myself today. No, you, too, really helped us out. Will I see you again? Well, our work isn't done yet. We should be traveling back here again soon. When that happens, I think we'll be needing your help. Please, I'll be happy to do whatever you need! If I can be of use to you in any way, I'll be glad to help! Thanks, Minoru. All right, then, see you. Yes! See you then! OCTOBER 8, A.D. 2096 Nakura... Do you remember that boy named Tatsuya Shiba? He was Ms. Mayumi's underclassman in high school and a good friend, I believe. That's right. That boy visited the Kudous the day before yesterday. It seems like he had a meeting with Master Kudou. I don't care if Gongjin Zhou gets taken out by the Yotsubas. But if he's ever held captive by the Yotsubas, it's highly likely that it'll inconvenience my own family. We can't let the Yotsubas know of that man's connection to the Saegusas. You're aware of Gongjin Zhou's location? We have a method of contacting him. Then, summon Gongjin Zhou. And dispose of him for sure. Understood. Oh... And remember to have someone take over bodyguard duty for Mayumi as usual. I know what I have to do. Um, Yoshida, you can go now, really. No, then there'd be no point. If anything were to happen to you between here and your house, I wouldn't be able to look your parents in the eye! But... Yoshida, you're so busy now that you're the chairman of the Disciplinary Committee, so I can't help feeling bad that you have to escort me to school and back every day. It's fine. Going home from school with you is fun for me, too. What? O-Oh... Please, be my guest. Okay, I'll get in first. Is something the matter? No. It's nothing. OCTOBER 10, A.D. 2096 What happened? Is it urgent? On our way home yesterday, someone was targeting Ms. Shibata. Mizuki? Ms. Shibata has no idea. It was just shikigamis and someone watching her from afar, but I nullified all of their spells. I see. It really was a good thing that you were with her. Why would they go after Ms. Shibata? They weren't just your average thugs! You mean they were professional criminals? Those were underground magicians! So, why would they be targeting Ms. Shibata? If the Thesis Competition is their objective... then Mr. Isori and Ms. Nakajo should be the ones they're after! Tatsuya! You're not hiding something from us, are you? That shikigami activation sequence you showed me the other day... You didn't just stumble upon it! It had something to do with that incident, too, didn't it? Tatsuya, you're always denying things by saying, "There's no need for that"... but I feel indebted to you. It's all thanks to you that I was able to regain my confidence and powers as a magician. But... if I don't know what's going on, there's no way I can protect Ms. Shibata! I can't go into detail as to why. Tatsuya! The foreign magicians who guided the enemy agents during the Yokohama Disturbance last year... are being sheltered by the Traditionalists. That's who I'm pursuing. Sorry. That's all I can tell you. I'm the one who should be apologizing. And thanks for telling me. Tatsuya... You said they were Traditionalists, right? The Traditionalists' headquarters is in Kyoto... where this year's Thesis Competition is being held. That's what I've heard. I was going to send you guys to Kyoto so that you could also check on the security... but I think I'll join you. And? That way, you'll be free to move around in the city. On paper, I'll write that you're patrolling the venue and its surroundings over a wide area. I'd really appreciate that. So, Mikihiko, what about you? I'm going to be your decoy. I'll unleash a flashy search talisman that'll really rub the Traditionalists the wrong way! I see. But... there's also a chance that you'll get attacked while setting off your talisman. Why don't you reach out to Leo and Erika, too? Good idea. Well, I'm sure those two will butt in even if I don't ask them to. No doubt. What about Mizuki? It would be too dangerous to take Ms. Shibata. In that case, let me find a bodyguard for Mizuki. Can you do that? Of course. After all, I'm the one who off-loaded the job onto you in the first place. OCTOBER 11, A.D. 2096 Mr. Nakura... Did I keep you waiting? No, you're right on time... Mr. Zhou. It's been a long time. What did you want to see me about today? Are you aware that Kudou has joined forces with the Yotsubas? Could that be for my sake? To think that not only the Yotsubas, currently the most powerful in the world, but also Kudou, who was once known as "the Pinnacle," would be targeting me... I must say, I've really come up in the world. Having been hostile to them for years, Kudou must know... all there is to know about the Traditionalists by now. It probably won't be long before he tracks down your hideout. I see. That's true. So, are the Saegusas going to offer me a new hideout? Yes. I will take you to a place where the Yotsubas can never get to you. Oh? And the name of that place... It wouldn't be "the afterlife," would it? No! The name of that place is "Hell"! Is that Water Needle? Asking to meet you by the river was a mistake, I see. And your spell uses shadows as a medium to create synthetic beasts, right? You can tell? I'm going to get rid of those unruly dogs, owner and all. I just had this suit tailored for me, so I can't have you riddling it with holes. It appears that I wasn't being deceived by an illusion, was I? That's right. I was the one who was taking you on in battle. Deceiving... vectors... Is this... Qimen Dunjia? Still, I have to say, I haven't shed this much blood in a while. Personally, I'd say that your powers are superior to Mitsugu Kuroba's. I'm honored to hear that. You and I shared the same sake together. Do you have any last requests? If you say so, there's just one. What would that be? I want you to... die along with me! Since it's your last request... I'd love to grant it to you, but... ...unfortunately, it's not possible to kill me using magic of that level. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART III ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 11 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][7C66770F]_eng_English OCTOBER 12, A.D. 2096 KYOTO NEW INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER This is the venue, the new Convention Center. It's quite far from the city center, isn't it? Unlike last year, there aren't that many buildings for criminals or saboteurs to infiltrate. But since it's surrounded by so much nature, that means there are plenty of places to hide. If there actually aren't any hiding places nearby, they're likely to set up base at a slight distance. What you're saying, Yoshida, is that we should be casting a wider net... than just the venue's immediate surroundings? Yes. We don't want a repeat of what happened last year after all. So, Mikihiko, who will you be sending to do recon? I'll be going. And I'll be asking Leo and Erika for protection. Do you think that the school can spare its Disciplinary Committee chairman? I'm thinking of asking Ms. Kitayama, who's on the guard team, to fill in for me. Also, I'd like you to come, too, Tatsuya. Fine. Brother, if you don't mind, I'd like to accompany you, too. Even though you're the Student Council president? I'd like to meet the people from the hotel that the backup team will be staying at. In the meantime, I want you to take care of the budget, Honoka. Huh? Sure, you can count on me! As for you, Vice President Izumi... I'd like you to take charge of the Council while I'm gone. Please, just leave it to me! I'll give it my best shot! When should we go? How about the weekend before the competition, one night and two days from the 20th to the 21st? It sounds appropriate. The team will consist of myself, Miyuki, Mikihiko, Leo, Erika and Minami, so six of us. Me, too? Yes. Help Miyuki out while we're there. Understood! What's the matter? Right, about this news... MURDERED BODY BY A RIVERBANK IN KOYOTO. SUSPECT ON THE RUN. A murder? The name of the victim is... Mr. Saburo Nakura. Brother, isn't this man... OCTOBER 13, A.D. 2096 What's wrong, Mayumi? All this sighing... I want to ask for your advice about something. What's up? You know Mr. Nakura, don't you? He's your bodyguard, right? Did something happen to him? The thing is... he's been murdered. Murdered?! Yes. But we don't know why. All my father would tell me was that he'd gone to Kyoto on business. I'm sure it was some shady job as usual. Still... for him to end up losing his life... I just... don't think I can sit back and let this go. Is there a reason why you feel that way? I don't have any leads yet. But I can't stop thinking about it! I don't have a lot of time I can spare. I know! Why don't you talk to Jumonji? The Ten Master Clans has a rule prohibiting any collaboration unless it's cleared in a clan meeting. Then, how about Tatsuya? Wh-Why Tatsuya? Well, isn't this year's Thesis Competition being held in Kyoto? OCTOBER 15, A.D. 2096 Tatsuya, do you remember Mr. Nakura? Yes. My condolences for your loss. I am humbled by your thoughtfulness. So, you knew about it, then. I saw it on the news. Then, do you know how he died? Only that it was murder... That's right. Someone killed Mr. Nakura. I, for one, have no idea who that person was. What do you mean by "I, for one"? My father knows who was behind it. After all, Mr. Nakura was in Kyoto to carry out a secret task ordered by my father. So, what is it that you want to do? I want to find out the truth. To identify the culprit, you mean? Yes. That's right. My bodyguard lost his life on the Saegusa Family's orders. I don't want to look away from that fact. As a member of the Saegusa Family, I want to know the whole truth! I'm not in a place where I can accept this! I can't hold my head high and say, "I am the eldest daughter of the Saegusa Family!" So, what do you want from me? It's not as if I have a detective's know-how... or connections to someone who could help with the investigation. Unfortunately, I don't think I can be of use to you. The culprit is most likely connected to the incident in Yokohama! What do you mean by "the incident in Yokohama"? Someone involved in the Yokohama Disturbance last year. Mr. Nakura seemed to have been looking into the Chinatown district lately. Do you understand how dangerous this could be? Yes. Even so, I can't just sit here and do nothing. So, Tatsuya, please! I want you to give me a hand! Very well. What would you like me to do specifically? Tatsuya, you'll be heading to Kyoto for security work, right? I'd like you to give me some of your time while you're there. I want to see the spot where Mr. Nakura was killed. Understood. Then, I'll see you on Sunday, the 21st. Thanks, Tatsuya. Do you mind if I ask you something? Do you know what Mr. Nakura was wearing when he was killed? I'm pretty sure the police have them in storage. Would it be possible to take a look at them? I'll try contacting the detective who notified me. I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd be that sympathetic. I've agreed to assist you with this, so I'll do everything I can. That's the full account of what happened in Nara. So, Tatsuya's taking his job seriously for now? Yes. He's been proactively advancing the search for Gongjin Zhou... and I'm not seeing any signs of rebellion. Why didn't you ask him directly about the details of the search operation? I think it would've been a good test to see if he's truly obedient or not. If I may be so bold, I didn't believe there were grounds to do so for the purpose you have in mind. It's not really anything so grand as a purpose. It's not because he's my nephew. I just didn't think it would be in the interests of the Yotsubas to drive that boy out. I believe that "Because he's my blood-related nephew" would be a sufficient reason. Mr. Hayama... Pardon me. Mr. Hayama... Lord Kuroba... You wanted to see me? What you were just discussing with the head... It was about that man, Gongjin Zhou, was it not? Yes. I am sure you know that at this time, Lady Miyuki's guardian is being tested. Yes, I am aware of that. I was giving her a progress report. As Lady Miyuki is a leading candidate to be the next head. The Yotsubas must know for sure that her guardian won't one day rise up against the family. It's a necessary step the family must take for the future. There's no way that man has any loyalty toward the Yotsubas! I have no idea why you would say that with such certainty. Master Tatsuya doesn't know... he was nearly killed by the family soon after birth... so if that's your concern, then you're probably jumping at shadows. Hayama! Even I am aware he has no shred of loyalty toward the Yotsubas. Knowing that, Madam assigned Tatsuya to protect Lady Miyuki. Lord Kuroba... Loyalty is actually unnecessary. Only actions have any meaning. Tools have no need to be loyal. Weapons need not have souls. Bastard! Are you calling magicians "weapons"? You may have forgotten this, but I, too, am a magician. Weapons feel no fear. Weapons have no anxiety. There's only the concern that those things may happen. Can you really say that a human heart that tries to kill innocent people... is any better than a soulless weapon? THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART III OCTOBER 20, A.D. 2096 KYOTO STATION Mr. Tatsuya! Ms. Miyuki! Ms. Minami! Good morning! Minoru! Oh my gosh! I can't believe someone else as drop-dead gorgeous as Miyuki existed! Nice to meet you. I'm Minoru Kudou of Second High School. All right, let's leave our luggage at the hotel, then head over to the competition venue. KYOTO NEW INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER It doesn't look like it'll be easy to infiltrate in a large group. But on the other hand, it's ideal for small groups to disperse and hide in. Since they can hide in residential homes if they're in groups of two or three. An old caster would have all kinds of ways to escape notice... like throwing up a barrier that impedes recognition. Should we split up and walk around the area? If there's a barrier, I think we could at least sense some discomfort. No, that wouldn't be efficient. If they're just going to hide in houses in small groups, they'll keep it to the bare minimum, so outsiders won't notice the barrier. Then, what should we do? I'll try casting a search spell. Would you mind giving me a hand, Erika and Leo? Sure! Leave it to me! I guess there's no way out of it! Sure, I'll do it. I'm counting on you. Tatsuya... Ms. Miyuki and Ms. Sakurai... Could you patrol the downtown area like we discussed last week? Uh... I'll show Mr. Tatsuya and the others around. Since it wouldn't be good for Second High, either, if the same thing as last year were to happen. The Traditionalist base closest to the direction in which Gongjin Zhou is said to have escaped... is in Kuramayama. Would you like to go there, Mr. Tatsuya? No, let's head back to the city. You mean the middle of the city? Brother, do you think that Gongjin Zhou may be hiding where there are lots of people? Yes. I see. Like hiding a tree in a forest, right? A Traditionalist base in a fairly populated area... There are maybe three places, including Kiyomizu Shrine. That's less than I thought. The sects that are carrying out the true traditions hold a lot of sway in Kyoto. So, the "in-name-only" emerging sects have been driven into the nearby mountains. Master Minoru... Why would the Traditionalists of Kyoto who are in such a situation... protect a foreign magician who's brought numerous disasters onto Japan? This is just speculation, but deep down, they probably wanted to turn him away. But the Traditionalists were in so deep with Gongjin Zhou that they couldn't get out of it. Meaning there was a reason why they couldn't cut ties with him? The Traditionalists were being fed a supply of defected tacticians by Gongjin Zhou. On the surface, it looks like the Traditionalists were helping Gongjin Zhou... but the reality seems to be that... Gongjin Zhou was helping the Traditionalists to bolster their forces. HIGASHIYAMA WARD Let's start by going to Kiyomizu Shrine. Let's search the downtown area. It looks like they're here. From the mountains? The only presence I'm detecting is in the mountains... but it's not a given that the enemy will only emerge from there. And it might not just be humans that attack us. Watch your backs. I'll handle it! What are they, ninjas? Interesting! Leo, keep your heart hot and your mind cool, okay? Sorry! I owe you one! And sorry, Mikihiko! I'm supposed to be protecting you, but you protected me! Hey, you protected me from that surprise attack. We've got each other's backs. Okay! Let's leave it at that, then! Leave the enemy on the side to me! I'll back you up! Let's go, dammit! Oh, crap! A clone? Thunder Child! Is that the last of them? Doesn't seem like reinforcements are on the way right now. Still, who would've thought they'd send ninjas? You mean ninjutsu users. KURAMAYAMA SAKYO WARD KYOTO NEW INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER There was a base in Kuramayama built by Ancient Magic users... who practiced ninjutsu. I think these people must be casters from there. Oh yeah? Is that the story, then? Interesting! It never gets boring being around you guys! Is that the enemy? Compound-Forms? No! These are water-based puppet spell demons! They've got actual bodies! Hey, they're no big deal! Whoa! Oh, crap! Let's get out of... You can't be serious! Garuda flame! They really did a number on him. This one's in horrible shape, too, but he seems to be alive. That's weird. What is? Why isn't the water seeping into the ground? What's going on? It's the enemy's magic! Xiangliu?! Get out of the way! Acid? No, it's a corrosive spell! Watch out! Unlike acid, it's not just the parts that get doused with that liquid that'll melt! Where's the caster? Over there? But... Erika, Leo! Let's retreat for now! I agree with you on that! But how do you plan on doing that?! It may be kin to an evil deity, but Xiangliu is a water attribute. If it's a spell cast by accessing the highest-ranked water deity, Dragon God... But... can I pull it off? Masaki Ichijo? Are you all right? THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART IV ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 12 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][1C3755C9]_eng_English Did you find out anything? No, I can't with this jumble of gazes all around. What about you, Mr. Tatsuya? I've checked every single gaze aimed at Miyuki but didn't detect anything suspicious. A-All of them? Yes. As far as scandalous looks go, she's being bombarded by them, but the same goes for you, I guess. Brother... You shouldn't tease Minoru. Let's get back to the search. There are traces of Ancient Magic. This is... It looks like they were using familiars to surveil the area. They're hidden skillfully. There are still traces up there. Welcome! TOFU Table for four? No. That's right. Party of four, coming through! I guess we'll get started after we've had lunch. Two orders of yudofu and two orders of yuba hot pot, please. Very well. Also, I was told about this place by Mr. Kudou of Ikoma. Do you think I could meet with the proprietor? Mr. Kudou of Ikoma, right? Understood. I never thought that I'd get to meet with someone from the Kudou Family like this. I no longer have any intention of stirring up trouble with anyone from Nine. Forgive me, but aren't you a member of the Traditionalists? Yes. I am a conjurer who leads a branch of the Traditionalists. How can a Traditionalist magician... not be hostile toward magicians from the former Ninth Institute led by the Kudou Family? Didn't the Traditionalists form because of their enmity toward the former Ninth Institute? Initially, we were serious about plotting our revenge. But that only concerned the former Ninth Institute, and we had no intention of betraying our homeland. Are you talking about the fact that you guys took in the defected immortalists? We can no longer put up with the antics of the Nara branch. Why would they take in casters from the Continent... knowing full well they'd turn out to be traitors within the walls? Could you show us that those aren't just empty words? We're searching for a Chinese magician who escaped from Yokohama. His name is Gongjin Zhou. He's a dangerous man who's brought numerous disasters upon this country. Understood. I'll share the information that I've managed to obtain. Gongjin Zhou is not in the city of Kyoto. The last time we were able to locate him, he was at the headquarters of a group of former Esoteric Buddhist priests near the Bamboo Grove. KYOTO UJI After that, he appears to have headed south, but there's no sign of him having left Uji. If I'm being honest, I still haven't let go of my grudge against the former Ninth Institute. But you people had the decency to show us the minimum amount of courtesy. There was no meaningless bloodshed. Thank you for sharing such valuable information. One more thing. Watch out for the Kuramayama and Arashiyama factions. They've been completely duped by the magicians from the Continent. The Temple of the Golden Pavilion didn't yield any clues, either, did it? No. Hey! Ichijo... Ms... Shiba! Long time no see! So, you're here in Kyoto, too, Ichijo? Yes. I thought I'd check it out before next week's Thesis Competition. He saved us from a pinch, you know! We learned that the agent... who guided the Great Asian Alliance during the Yokohama Disturbance last year... is being sheltered in the Kyoto area. I'm here on a mission to find him. A mission? Shiba, are you... Not only am I a student at First High School... I'm also a special officer of the JGDF 101st Brigade Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion. What... did you say?! Ichijo, I know I don't have to tell you this, but keep this to yourself. Right. So, this is Tatsuya's technique. He drags other people into his affairs by force like this. Let's get back to the subject. This agent is an Ancient Magician who goes by Gongjin Zhou, and there's a chance that he'll do something to sabotage the Thesis Competition. Are you serious? Ichijo... Do you know something? Y-Yeah. I see. So, it's him? It's him, right? During the Yokohama Incident last year, part of the invasion force fled into Chinatown. I pressed the residents of Chinatown to hand them over. The young guy who'd detained the invasion force soldiers... and handed them over to us announced himself as... Gongjin Zhou? That's right. By the way, what kind of magic does this guy use? I hear he uses a spell called "Ghost Walker." That's a spell used by Ancient Magicians from the Continent. It's Sensory Interference Magic used to disorient the sense of direction. Direction? Like, for instance, drowning someone by disorienting him so he can't tell if he's going up or down? It's mainly known to be used for... throwing off your pursuer's sense of direction, so that even though you're visible to him, he'll never catch up to you, no matter what. Not all of Ghost Walker's sequences are that large in scale. Wouldn't they also be effective on a personal combat level? I think we should actually be more wary of that. What kind of combat, for example? Casting spells at each other while at a standstill is one thing... but if you're both battling while changing directions at a furious pace, losing sight of your opponent could lead to making yourself vulnerable to a fatal degree. I see. If you're disoriented... you wouldn't be able to tell which direction you're facing. At the same time... that means you also wouldn't know where your opponent is from your own standpoint. Let's set aside the topic of Ghost Walker for now and discuss today. Mikihiko, tell us about the enemy you fought. The enemies who attacked us were ninjutsu users. They were probably either ninjas from Kuramayama... or ninjas who'd escaped from there. But... they were being led by an immortalist from the Continent. We made some progress on our end, too. Not enough to be called a clue, but we were able to narrow down the range where Gongjin Zhou is hiding. I'm thinking of going to Arashiyama tomorrow. OCTOBER 21, A.D. 2096 I'm sorry, Mr. Tatsuya. Don't give another thought. It's not as if you're at fault here, Minoru. Even still... I'm ashamed of myself. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're doing great for us. You really think so? That's how I truly feel. Not only have you been more than helpful... I'm also sure that when push comes to shove, I'll be asking for your assistance again. You need to be ready then, so don't overdo it now. All right, I won't. I'll be leaving Minami with you. She's an expert at housework. And just like you, depending on her would make her happier. So, ask for anything no matter how trivial it may be. Thank you very much. Minami, sorry. Look after Minoru, will you? Very well! I am well aware that this is my job. Just leave Master Minoru's care to me. Master Minoru, please rest up well today. All right. I'll take it easy in bed, then. Ms. Sakurai, being stared at like that is embarrassing for me. I-I'm so sorry! Shiba... I thought we were heading to Arashiyama. Right. But first... Sorry I'm late, Tatsuya. No, you're right on time. These are the clothes Mr. Nakura was wearing. And this blood? These bloodstains are all from the victim. Mr. Nakura's corpse was found to be pierced through the stomach from behind, and his chest had exploded from inside. Ms. Mayumi, wasn't Mr. Nakura an expert at casting spells that used liquids? Oh, right, now I remember! Mr. Nakura told me his specialty was turning water into needles and piercing his opponents with them. If that's the case, did Mr. Nakura turn his own blood into needles and fire them, maybe? That's literally counterattacking at the cost of his life. If Gongjin Zhou's clothes... still have any traces of the deceased's blood on them, it will give us a clue. Just in case. Thank goodness. Master Minoru's condition seems to be stabilizing now. It's so strange. Even though I haven't known Master Minoru for long... it doesn't feel as if I've met him for the first time. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART IV Is this where it happened? I'd like to take a look at the surrounding area. Would that be all right? Yes. I'm the one who asked you to come with me after all. If you have any ideas, I'll be happy to go along with you. Brother! Thirteen attackers. Ichijo! Leave this to me! This noise is similar to Cast Jamming! Even if I add the one I just defeated, that only makes 12. There's one missing. Ichijo! I'll handle this! Kan! What's that? No way! Ichijo! Any magic that has a direct effect will get slashed! Any magic that has a direct effect will get slashed? No. My Rupture isn't that lame a spell! These magicians are puppets. So, that's their headquarters, huh? This is an emergency, Mr. Tatsuya! Master Minoru's health has suddenly taken a turn for the worse! All right. I'll come right back. I'm going to get in touch with Ms. Fujibayashi, so keep on looking after him, Minami. I know it won't be easy for you on your own, but I'm counting on you. How's Minoru doing? The medicine's working, so he's asleep now. Although he did look like he was in a lot of anguish just now. Listen, Tatsuya. I have a favor to ask of you. What would that be? About Minoru's health... Medically speaking, he has a healthy body. The doctors have told us they can't figure out why he's so prone to falling ill. I... Not just myself... but also the researchers of the Fujibayashi Clan are all of the same opinion. The cause of Minoru's delicate constitution must lie in his Psion bodies. And what is that you'd like me to do? I want you to take a look at Minoru's Psion bodies. With your Elemental Sight. Ms. Fujibayashi... For me to take that deep a look means that not only Minoru's physical information, but also his genetic data and even the Kudou roots would be revealed. Do you still want to go through with it? Please. I'll take full responsibility. Brother! Brother! Brother! I'm all right. No need to worry. Tatsuya, what did you see? We were attacked at the foot of Ogurayama. There were 13 attackers in all. Twelve Esoteric Buddhist Ancient Magicians and one defected tactician. We handed them all over to the police. That's par for the course for you, Miyuki and the Ichijos' heir apparent. Even if there'd been ten times as many, they wouldn't have had a chance. They weren't that easy to deal with. Miyuki and Ichijo should get all the credit. And now, as for what's coming next... Aren't we going to check out of the hotel today and return to Tokyo? I'd like the rest of you to go back to Tokyo as planned. I'll be staying one more night. I plan to go to the police again tomorrow and ask about the people we caught today. Brother, in that case, I'll also— Miyuki, you're the Student Council president. Being absent from school at this time of year wouldn't be a good look. Understood. KYOTO Because you wouldn't stay with me, Brother, I was quite anxious. Don't worry. I was watching you the whole time. I'd never take my eyes off you. You're right. Forgive me. There's no need to apologize. I know it was sudden, and I feel bad about that. I'll be coming home tomorrow for sure... so lock up tight tonight and go to bed. Really, now, Brother... how old do you think I am? No matter how old you are, you'll always be my little sister. Yes, you're right! All right then, I will do just as I was told by you. Lock up with extra care and retire to bed. Good night, Brother. It's a little early but good night. So, this is the place? No signs of any traps. Optical Camouflage, huh? Even if you become invisible, I can still see you. Why don't you stop wasting my time and show yourselves? Restrain him and exorcise him! Don't do anything unnecessary. All you have to do is answer my questions. Gongjin Zhou was here, wasn't he? The Chinese magician who fled here... from the Yokohama Chinatown. Yes. Where did Gongjin Zhou say he was going? To Uji. He said there was a good place to lie low in near the Futagozuka Ruins. All right. Thanks for your work. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART V ▶ [Erai-raws] Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 - 13 [1080p][Multiple Subtitle][544C3A1D]_eng_English Brother! Welcome home! I'm home. Sorry you had to stay home this time. Oh no. Just seeing you safe and sound... is enough for me! Don't worry. The job our aunt requested is proceeding well. I could even say I've pretty much fulfilled my part of the job. No. That's for you to handle, Brother. Well then, what are you wondering about? You can ask me. Brother... What was the cause of Minoru's condition? Minoru's magical power is so strong... that his body can't withstand it. That's just the state he's in now, right? Brother, you saw the cause of his conditions, didn't you? Why would you ask me that? The way you acted that day... wasn't normal. What exactly is causing you concern? Brother, please! I want you to tell me what's troubling you so! Please share your anxieties with me! It's better that you don't know. Please! Please don't suffer all by yourself! Fine. It's a pretty shocking story, so I want you to stay strong while you're listening to me. All right. Minoru and Ms. Fujibayashi... are half siblings. MAKOTO'S YOUNGER SISTER MAKOTO KYOKO MINORU That can't be! After all, Ms. Fujibayashi's mother is Minoru's father's... biological sister. Minoru's a genetically modified being. He was probably born from artificial insemination. So, strictly speaking, they didn't conduct incest... but that doesn't change the fact that he's the child of biological siblings. Then... Minoru's condition is an ill effect of incest? I can't say for sure. The problem is the imbalance in his Psion body... and physically, he's healthy. There might've been a problem during the modification process. But... we also can't rule out the possibility that it was due to his parents' genes being too similar to each other. We still know so little about how genes can affect the Psion body... and the psyche. But, no... OCTOBER 27, A.D. 2096 THE DAY BEFORE THE THESIS COMPETITION We're here! Mr. Tatsuya... We were able to prepare all of the things you requested. We got the same motorcycle model that you use, Big Bro Tatsuya. As for your attire, we have a set of stabproof and bulletproof clothing ready for you. Would you like to change into them now? Thanks. I'll be using them. Well then, let us show you to your room. So? The thing is, it's hard to believe. The JGDF Uji 2nd Supply Base... There's virtually no doubt that he's being sheltered there. I see. No wonder he's been so hard to find. Fumiya... Yes? Can I make an outside call? Hold on for a second, please. Huh, Tatsuya? What's with the sudden call? Lieutenant, I'm in Kyoto right now. Is that right? Have you found him? We do have an idea where Gongjin Zhou might be hiding. Where would that be? The military police will be mobilizing. Special Officer Oguro, I ask you not to intervene. That doesn't apply to the special mission rules. Ms. Fujibayashi... Where is Gongjin Zhou? As a relative of the Kudous, with whom I've received a promise of cooperation, please answer me. He's inside the JGDF Uji 2nd Supply Base. Tatsuya, just let the JDF handle this! If you're found to have trespassed onto the base, even you won't get off lightly! Understood. Goodbye. Tatsuya— There's our confirmation. What's the plan? We'll mobilize as the sun sets, and infiltrate the base. And your infiltration route? We'll enter openly from multiple gates. Of course, in case he makes a run for it... we'll have people positioned outside the gates, too. I'm not sure if that'll be enough people. Fumiya, Ayako... I'm going to arrange for some reinforcements. There might not be enough time for us to meet up on-site... but when the time comes, I'll be going in, as well. Understood. Please be careful, Mr. Tatsuya. You, too, Fumiya and Ayako. Don't let your guard down. - All right! - Of course! Brother... Please be safe. Is that you, Shiba? What do you want? Ichijo, I've narrowed down where Gongjin Zhou is hiding. For real? I'll be waiting by the southwest entrance of the Uji Futagozuka Park. SUPPLY BASE Gotcha! I'll be right there! JGDF UJI 2nd SUPPLY BASE Dr. Zhou, are you leaving already? Captain Hatae, it pains me to say goodbye, as well... but it seems I've been sniffed out. Is that right? How unfortunate. So long as you're on this base, I wouldn't let them lay a finger on you. It can't be helped. After all, they have His Excellency, Kudou, on their side. I was hoping to learn more about immortality from you. So, when will you be departing? I'm thinking of leaving during the night. Then, at least, let me provide you with a car. I am truly grateful for all that you've done for me. Sorry to keep you waiting. So, where's Gongjin Zhou? Over there. With the JDF?! No way! The JGDF Uji 2nd Supply Base. That's where Gongjin Zhou has been lying low. I'm going to break in by scaling the fence. Ichijo, what are you going to do? If they find out we trespassed onto the base, there'll be hell to pay. And not just for me. At the very least, our school will be forced to withdraw from the Thesis Competition. Even so... I'm a member of the Ten Master Clans! I'll be going, too! If I hadn't been deceived by that man last year, this would've been resolved by now. I can't look the other way! Let's go, Ichijo! Roger that! Thank you. I'll summon you when I'm done... so could you find a place to wait for me? Master Minoru, will you be waiting here? That's right. If Gongjin Zhou manages to escape, he'll be heading this way for sure. And when he comes, I'll have to stop him in his tracks. B-But... even if he decides to cross the Uji River, there's also a bridge over Ootori. That one's an overpass, right? The moment he's on that overpass, his choices for escape routes will be limited. But there's also a chance that he'll flee eastward. It'll be fine. My deduction is not wrong. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART V It's time. Commence the operation! Right! Well, it's started. Is that Big Bro Tatsuya? Yes. He must be acting as our decoy. I think he must be planning to drive off our prey from the north side to the south. Why would Big Bro Tatsuya do something so dangerous? Mr. Tatsuya has confidence. That no matter how grave the danger he finds himself in, he can overcome it. That's why he willingly takes on the most dangerous tasks, I'm sure. You're right. We can't let Mr. Tatsuya's thoughtfulness go to waste. That would be inexcusable. We must track Gongjin Zhou down without fail. I know that. - What's going on? - Hurry the hell up! Apprehend them! Hurry! What's going on? Someone's trespassed onto the base! There are two of them! They're both thought to be magicians! What? What's the status? They're making their way over here while destroying the supplies! We've been firing at them, but they won't stop! This is the perfect opportunity. I'd like you all to please eliminate those trespassers. Using all of the forces on the base. Captain, I'm going to take you up on your offer and borrow your car. The keys, please. Now then, what are you doing? You must remove those intruders. Unless you eliminate all traces of such rogues... who would break into the base until there's nothing left of their corpses... you can't uphold the prestige of the military. Right. The JDF is being challenged here. Don't let them underestimate you. Make sure you annihilate them. Yes, sir. What kind of magic is that?! This is no time to be asking that! Anyway, you're not disposing of the fuel fast enough! This kind of thing takes time, all right? I'm vaporizing the hydrogen-absorbing liquid in the fuel... and using Convergence-Type Magic to separate the hydrogen gases... turning them into spheres and releasing them into the atmosphere... where there's no chance of it igniting! Blowing things up isn't the only thing you can do, is it? I know! They're firing on us! Live bullets, huh? Looks like they're being manipulated, as well. Is that what's going on? Hey, now they're rolling out tanks! Are you kidding me? Are they planning to start a civil war? We're going to go straight through! Don't blow them up. Are you crazy? What the hell? Leave it to me! Great job. Your praise doesn't make me happy! That's him! What? Huh? What's this? The single needle of a bee, huh? I won't let your death be in vain. Gongjin Zhou is approaching the South Gate here. - Go after him! - Yes, sir! No, I mean, "ma'am"! It doesn't matter! Hurry up and drive! I'm getting some bad vibes. Well, but I'm used to being pursued. Minoru Kudou! Why is he here? What's going on? That boy... He may have hit bystanders and other cars, but he didn't even hesitate to blow up my car! Chi! Is that Parade? Huh? I'm misdirecting his aim with Ghost Walker, but Minoru Kudou's magic is gradually homing in on me! Mr. Tatsuya... I'm leaving the rest to you. Mock Teleportation? Masaki Ichijo... It's been a long time, Gongjin Zhou. You really made a mockery of me that day. Jumping into water before the Ichijo Family's Rupture... is the same as charging into a pile of explosives. Tatsuya Shiba! Ghost Walker! Why isn't my Ghost Walker spell working on you? Ghost Walker is amazing. Your spell was actually effective. I couldn't tell you were trying to slip past me. I don't understand. Are you saying that the attack you just launched was a fluke? I didn't know where you were. But I could detect the movement of Saburo Nakura's blood inside you. Saburo Nakura's blood... from that day? Did he pierce you with needles made of blood, maybe? Normally, foreign substances are dissipated from inside the body after two weeks. I guess he must've poured some extra powerful emotion into it. Emotion? I thought Modern Magic theory had dispensed with that as a factor. No matter what your argument may be, what exists, exists. What doesn't, doesn't. It exists without existing? But some things exist while not existing, and some things don't exist while also existing, you know. Save your lectures for when you're behind bars. Although I might not be able to grant you that much time. Either way, you're going to kill me, then? That's not up to me. So, there's no point in begging for my life? As long as Saburo Nakura's blood remains inside you, you can never escape me. So, this is the end? Yes, this is the end. True. It does seem like it. However, you cannot capture me! I will never be wiped out! Even if I should die, I will go on existing! Ichijo, step back! Did Gongjin Zhou really die? He hasn't gotten away. There's no question that Gongjin Zhou burned to death in those flames. Brother, are you all right? Yes. I'm fine. Thank goodness! What about Gongjin Zhou? He's dead. He's no longer with us. Just what I'd expect of you, Brother. I'll be awaiting your return, then. Right. Welcome home, Brother! I'm home, Miyuki. OCTOBER 28, A.D. 2096 THE DAY OF THE THESIS COMPETITION I see. So, the person who killed Mr. Nakura committed suicide? He took his own life after we'd driven him into a corner... so I'm not sure if we can call it a suicide. It's better that way. Since it means you avenged Mr. Nakura for me. Thanks, Tatsuya! As you can see, it is possible to conclude... that the essence of Engraving-Type spells... isn't dependent upon the Engraved object itself. Next up will be Second High School's presentation. The theme is "The Principle of Sensory Interference Magic... THE THESIS AND THE PRINCIPLE OF SENSORY INTERFERENCE MAGIC AND THE THEORY BEHIND ITS ACTIVATION SEQUENCE and the Theory Behind its Activation Sequence." It will be presented by Minoru Kudou. What? Minoru? ...assuming this, all Sensory Interference Magic... created when thoughts are formed can theoretically be developed... into magic as a pure technology... by observing and analyzing the Psion information bodies. As you just heard... Tatsuya Shiba is beneficial to the Yotsubas, and his loyalty toward his job also seems impeccable. The purpose of this mission was to test Tatsuya. The result was as Mr. Hayama reported just now. You all agree with him, don't you? THE HEAD OF THE SHIBATA FAMILY THE HEAD OF THE MASHIBA FAMILY THE HEAD OF THE SHIIBA FAMILY We're going to have to acknowledge it. True, it's a talent that we wouldn't want to lose. He passed this time. This time, that is. THE HEAD OF THE MUGURA FAMILY THE HEAD OF THE TSUKUBA FAMILY THE HEAD OF THE SHIZUKA FAMILY Don't you think we should let go of our irrational prejudices? I agree. It's time we became more objective. But it's also an objective fact that Tatsuya Shiba has only one-sided skills. What do you think, Mr. Kuroba? I failed this mission. I don't think I have the right to voice my opinion on this matter. In that case, let us put our conclusion on hold until the New Year's banquet. DECEMBER, A.D. 2096 MAYA YOTSUBA Tatsuya... Aunt Maya... You will attend this year's banquet on New Year's Day. INVITATION FOR THE NEW YEAR'S BANQUET BEST REGARDS MAYA YOTSUBA THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL
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CR 2026-09-16 ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E01.en-US Magic. Technology that modifies bodies of information... and changes phenomena. A power... that can change the world. It can heal people and save their lives. It is even capable of destroying nations. The agent of change in an era where stereotypes are defied... Those who used magic came to be known as "magicians." But... now that nearly a century has passed since then... the magicians' blood relatives... are bound by various restraints. And the Yotsuba Family, who rule over the Ten Master Clans, are no exception. It is also a curse. For me, as well. NOVEMBER 6, A.D. 2095 Don't worry. You and I aren't who we were three years ago. Brother... That's right. Yes, we are different from three years ago... My relationship with Brother... and my feelings... for him, as well. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL APRIL 6, A.D. 2096 FIRST DAY OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR Morning! Hey! Mikihiko... How does it feel to be wearing a Course 1 uniform? Don't tease me like that, Tatsuya. What about you, Tatsuya? Feeling comfortable in that Magical Engineering uniform? It may be new, but right now it's only a title. Come on, zero excitement? You said it! Look at Mizuki! Could that grin be any wider? I-I'm not grinning, all right? You don't need to act tough! You're sitting next to Tatsuya again this year, huh? Maybe I should've applied for a transfer to Magical Engineering myself! No need for that. Our classroom's right next door. That's right. It's not like other classrooms are off-limits, right? It's just that we're attending class in different rooms, isn't it? You do have a point there! Hey, do you have a second? I don't think I've properly introduced myself to you yet. I'm Hagane Tomitsuka. Nice to meet you, Shiba. Right. Nice to meet you, Tomitsuka. The maverick of the Tomitsuka Family, one of the most powerful of the Hundred Families. Also known as "Range Zero." Who knew? You're ranked Number 5 overall in our grade, and you joined Magical Engineering? This is more my family's specialty than combat or rescue... and also, I have a defect when it comes to practical skills. "Range Zero." Not only does it mean that he boasts invincible power at zero distance... but it also refers to his inability to use distance magic. It's both a term of respect and of contempt. Everyone has their strengths and their weaknesses. It sounds really convincing coming from you, Tatsuya. Tomitsuka! Found you! Ms. Akechi? Morning, Tomitsuka! And good morning to you, too, Shiba! Morning, Eimi. Oh, uh, morning, Ms. Akechi. Why won't you call me "Eimi," Tomitsuka? Shiba calls me by my first name! Huh? But you call me "Tomitsuka." What, you'd rather I called you "Hagane," too? Oh, come on! Why didn't you tell me sooner? Well, um, that's really not my point, see... Ms. Akechi, let's pick this up again another time! Really... Eimi, shouldn't you go after him? I don't think backing off is an option here! Okay! Tomitsuka! - M-M-Ms. Akechi! - Come on, let's talk some more! STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICE Um, as of today... we'll be launching the Student Council and Disciplinary Committee for the first half of 2096. First off, we have some new members, so let me announce them. Tatsuya Shiba has newly joined the Student Council as its vice chairman! I look forward to working with you all. And Yoshida and Ms. Kitayama are the Disciplinary Committee's newest members. I look... - I look forward to working with you all. - I look forward to working with you all. All right, today we'll be discussing our plans for the matriculation ceremony the day after tomorrow. Meaning that the representative of this year's incoming class will also be taking part? Yes! He should be here any minute now! Oh, it looks like he's here! Come in! Excuse me. Let me introduce him to you. This is Takuma Shippou, the representative of this year's incoming class. I'm Tatsuya Shiba, the vice chairman. I'm Takuma Shippou. Nice to meet you. Shippou? Pardon me. It's just that I've never seen that gear emblem on Mr. Shiba's uniform. Oh! That's the emblem of the Magical Engineering Course, which was just created this year! Oh, is that right? Like my big brother... I am your vice chairman, Miyuki Shiba. I'm Takuma Shippou. Nice to meet you. Still... I never thought it would turn into a glaring contest off the bat. It seems like the Shippous' eldest son has a belligerent streak, don't you think? His behavior toward you, Brother, was altogether too disrespectful. Due to their hostility toward the Saegusa Clan... the Shippous are said to be more obsessed... than the other 18 Assistant Families with the Ten Master Clans. Shippou must want to prove that he has powers worthy of the Ten Master Clans. It seems like that has led to a tendency to look down on those without power, too. Actually, it's more like he has no interest in them. I'm sure that your abilities are known far and wide, Brother. You overestimate me, Miyuki. At most, the only ones who know about me are those with ties to the magic high schools. You can't blame Shippou, who was just a junior high student until recently, for not knowing who I am. Are you sure about that? That being said, it's true that Shippou's attitude just now was deplorable. He'll probably cause some friction one of these days. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART I Today is the day of the matriculation ceremony for the National Magic University Affiliated First High School. NATIONAL MAGIC UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED FIRST HIGH SCHOOL MATRICULATION CEREMONY APRIL 8, A.D. 2096 Incoming students, guests and parents, please gather in the auditorium. Oh my, Tatsuya! Ms. Saegusa? Good morning. Long time no see. It sounds strange, doesn't it? Are you helping the new students? Yes. Well... It hasn't even been a month since graduation... but I almost didn't recognize you, Tatsuya! Is that right? Yes. That uniform's for the Magical Engineering Course, isn't it? You're totally different than last year. I think it's just that my uniform changed. No. Today, you're nothing like the Tatsuya I met last year for the first time. You look as if you're a lot freer than last year. I surrender. When it comes to yourself, you can never tell, right? Speaking of unrecognizable, you've changed quite a lot yourself. What? Really? Yes. You're a college student through and through now. You seem very mature to me. Almost like a different person. I don't know about that! Hey... Tatsuya, just what do you mean by that? What do I mean by what? Mature like a different person... Is that your way of telling me that I looked childish before? You're overthinking it. I've never once thought that you were baby-faced... or had the physique of an infant. "Baby-faced"! "Physique of an infant"! Are you feeling unwell? No, I'm fine! Anyway, Tatsuya, what do you mean, "a different person"? I really didn't mean anything in particular. That was just idiomatic rhetoric. Really? It didn't seem that way to me! Hey you! Get away from my big sis, you womanizer! Kasumi? Oh! I'm sorry! Th-Thank you. I said get away from her! Didn't you hear me? The magic sequence remains perfectly aligned with her body... with no degradation of the data fortification wall. Normally, this would only occur when one casts magic upon oneself. So, these two are the Saegusa twins, huh? Kasumi, are you okay? Izumi, for a womanizer, this guy's strong! Kasumi, I think you need to calm down. My gut is screaming out to me! This guy's not just anyone! Enough is enough! Big Sister, where did that come from? Right back at you! Kasumi, where did that come from? B-But that guy was just about to do something nasty to you, so... What? N-Nasty? We were doing no such thing! What are you even thinking anyway? Hey, I think that's enough, Ms. Saegusa. Tatsuya... - I'm so sorry. - Hey! My little sister's behavior was outrageous. Kasumi, you apologize to Tatsuya, too. I am very sorry for what I did. Let me apologize, too. Mr. Shiba... Please forgive Kasumi for being so rude. Please look up now, all three of you. As nothing happened in the end, I'm not going to worry about it anymore. Not to mention, I knew from the start that you were planning to stop right before impact. How? Impressive as always, Tatsuya. Brother! So, this is where you've been. Miyuki... Ms. Saegusa, what brings you here today? Oh, well, I'm chaperoning my sisters. Kasumi, Izumi, say hello to Ms. Miyuki. Izumi? Izumi? Hey, Izumi? Uh... Yes? What do you mean, "yes"? Give Ms. Miyuki a proper greeting. She's like a goddess! I'm Izumi Saegusa! Um, may I call you "Ms. Miyuki"? Yes. That would be fine with me. Ms. Miyuki, I had the privilege of watching your heroics during the Nine Schools Competition! You were so amazing! Thank you! But now that I'm seeing you in person, compared to seeing you from the stands, you're a hundred times more beautiful! I-Is that so? To think that I can attend the same school as someone like you, Ms. Miyuki... I'm so thrilled! Ms. Miyuki, would you kindly become my big sister? Big sister? Hey, Izumi! Calm down! I'm your big sister, remember? I believe that it would be impossible for you to become Big Sister Miyuki's little sister. Minami... You could become Big Brother Tatsuya's little sister. If your own big sister were to marry Big Brother Tatsuya... then you would become Big Brother Tatsuya's sister-in-law. Minami, what are you talking— I'm totally against that! I'm totally against Big Sister becoming Mr. Shiba's bride, no matter what! This is a golden opportunity to have Ms. Miyuki become my big sister even if we're just in-laws! Sister, please marry Mr. Shiba! - Please, please consider it! - Absolutely not! Seriously... I'm truly sorry that I have such fools for little sisters! It doesn't bother us. Right, Miyuki? Right. Ms. Saegusa, please don't give it another thought. I promise to make it up to you! You two, we're leaving now! I can't breathe, Big Sister! Sister, that hurts! Why are you treating me like this, too? The matriculation ceremony's about to start. Let's head back to the auditorium. Come to think of it, how'd recruiting the top kid go? It didn't work out. What? Shippou turned down the chance to join the Student Council? I hear that he said he wanted to devote his time to club activities. Since there's something else he wants to do, we'll just have to live with it. Yeah, not like we can force him. It'd be more constructive to think about whom to recruit in Shippou's place, right? I know! What about adding Minami to the council? Miyuki, that would be too hard on Minami. Since the top student's always been asked to join the Student Council... we need to select the replacement candidate based on their entrance exam scores, as well. Who came in second? Um, that would be Izumi Saegusa. Ms. Saegusa's little sister. And Kasumi Saegusa came in third. Shippou and those two were Number 1, 2 and 3, each by a hair. Come in! We're coming in, Nakajo. What are you two doing here? The Disciplinary Committee... and the Extracurricular Activities Federation would like to scout some new students, too. We don't want to fight over them with the Student Council... so we came to consult you. She's right. The Extracurricular Activities Federation would like to recruit Shippou. But then, we'd be more or less stealing him away from the Student Council, so... He's already turned us down, so we won't see it as stealing! Really? We owe you one. Don't worry about a thing! What's the Student Council going to do? Right, well, they all seem really competent— No need to make it complicated, right? If you recruited the top student and got turned down, then you just have to pick the Number 2 student. This year, that would be... What? Oh! Oh! APRIL 10, A.D. 2096 Does this mean... that you're going to appoint one of us as a member of the Student Council? If you're motivated, we'll take both of you. I have not intention of joining the Student Council! Then, Ms. Izumi, will you join the Student Council? With pleasure! Kasumi! Why don't you join the Disciplinary Committee? I bet you'd be no less productive than Shiba was last year. You think that I'd... Sister... It looks like the target's here. I saw that, too. But a houseboat, of all things? It's so conspicuous. Are they even trying to hide it? I doubt they're motivated to hide it. Even if someone sees them... all they have to say is that they're giving some journalist info. A journalist, huh? It's so obvious that he's a mercenary. It seems like he does have actual experience as a mercenary. I hear that he's a reporter with strong antiestablishment tendencies. All right, let's do this. We'll start with the boat. Counting on you, Sister. I'm going to blast you. Okay. Who are you? A magician? You damn monster! Yami... Did you find out who they really are? The guys on the boat were members of a humanist organization working for the USNA. What about the reporter? I found messages between him... and a minority senator famous for hating magicians on his computer. I see. It looks like we'll have to dig a little deeper into his background. I agree. Master. Gongjin... How did it go? Unfortunately, the assault on the New Breed Front's offshore tower... ended in failure. All of our men have been captured. The ploy to publicize how the magicians employed by the offshore tower... are being forced into slavery... Did that fail? Their role was merely to assist us, nothing more. Our main objective of manipulating the mass media... despite the reporter having been caught, is proceeding apace. What's the rate of progress? 40 percent of visual media... and about 30 percent of print media, I believe. Once the manipulation rate of the visual media hits 50 percent, go all out. So that no politician who cares about votes can bear to sit still. As you wish. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART II ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E02.en-US I'm sorry, Brother. I was reminiscing a bit about the past. Were they fun memories? No. Back then, I was so foolish. And it seems so comical. Even though I'm your little sister... I didn't have a single clue about you. No. I didn't even try to understand. Miyuki... APRIL 13, A.D. 2096 Please join the track team! WELCOMING INEXPERIENCED PEOPLE The recruitment process sure is peaceful this year. Yes. I just hope nothing happens. Right. Still, who would've thought? Last year, I was this close to being suspended for causing an uproar... but this year, I'm on the side that cracks down on uproars. Kirihara, would you mind not talking about that? Someone might get the wrong idea, and it would mean trouble. You're ignoring me? Yes? Extracurricular Activities Federation. Is that right? Understood. Shiba, Ms. Shiba... Yes? We have a situation in the Robot Research Club's garage. Could you go mediate? - Understood. - Understood. ROBOT RESEARCH CLUB WELCOME NEWCOMERS Just give it up already! This kid says he wants to join the Robot Research Club! We called out to him first, so would you mind not butting in? Uh... I... Robot Research Club, Motorcycle Club... Both of you settle down! I'm from the Extracurricular Activities Federation. What's the problem? Hey, out of the way! I'm with the Disciplinary Committee. The Extracurricular Activities Federation is handling this already. Get lost, Disciplinary Committee. But I'd say that disputes between students is the purview of the Disciplinary Committee. Hey, hold up! So persistent! Stay out of my way, will you? We told you we'd deal with this, Saegusa. Or wait, maybe you need to have it spelled out to get it? This is none of your business! I hate to break it to you... but the Disciplinary Committee is under no obligation to do your bidding! Are you picking a fight with me, Saegusa? Not my intention at all. Though I'm not at all loath to fight! Oh? So, a Saegusa's going to take on a Shippou's challenge to fight? Sure, I'll take up the gauntlet for the beatdown you're offering. When I'm done, you'll never think about picking a fight with me again! Your other half's not here. Will you be okay on your own? What, you want an excuse for losing? Hold up! Calm down! Both of you, what are you doing? The Federation and the Disciplinary Committee... tasked with governing the students, fighting among each other? What's the meaning of this? - We apologize for causing a commotion! - We apologize for causing a commotion! We're going to look the other way this time, but there won't be a next time. Both of you, get back to work. I believe that the rest of you should also go back to doing what you were doing. The Student Council will not pursue this case any further. As for the Disciplinary Committee and the Federation, I'll make things right on my end. So, as you can see, he was totally annoying. Good for you for controlling yourself, Kasumi. Yeah, well... But if I'm being honest, I really wanted to blast him away! Still, Shippou's behavior is altogether too unfriendly, right? Unfriendly is putting it mildly. That's called belligerence! All right. So, about that belligerent attitude... to say that the Extracurricular Activities Federation was being hostile to the Disciplinary Committee... doesn't go far enough to explain it, right? That's right. He was picking a fight as a Shippou with a Saegusa! Whether or not it was as a Saegusa, he did seem to have some personal animosity. You mean a personal grudge? I hear that the current head of the Shippou Family is gentle by nature. I doubt he'd ever provoke us directly. Come in. Did you get to the bottom of it, Nakura? Yes, sir. The New Breed Front, which occupied the offshore tower... was collaborating with FAIR. FAIR? A magician supremacist extremist group from America, right? But... I thought the offshore tower was a model case... exhibiting magicians being involved in security as humans and not as weapons. Why did they try to destroy it? Because their aim isn't to see magicians and humans existing hand in hand. But even so... if they trample on the hopes of so many magicians, there's sure to be internal discord. And criticism aimed at the organization. Why would they take such rash action? It would seem that there's a USNA humanist among their top players. By having a giant monument such as the offshore tower... be destroyed by the New Breed Front... they were surely trying to broadcast the danger of magicians to the world. Fine. Step back. It's me. Let me talk to Mr. Kudou. So, what did you want to talk to me about? Big Sister, do you know what kind of person the head of the Shippou Family is? Kasumi... Wh-What is it? You caused some trouble with Shippou, didn't you? How did you find out? Look, you... Please hold on a minute, Sister. Regarding the incident today... you could say it was Shippou who was more to blame than Kasumi. Fine. I'll trust what you say. So, you wanted to know what kind of personality the Shippou head has. Yes. Let's see. Not that I have any firsthand knowledge... but I think he's dependable and thorough. Dependable and thorough? Right. He'll formulate multiple strategies, keep risks to the minimum... try not to reap too much, and securely get his money's worth. That's the type of person he is. But doesn't that mean... Yes. It seems like the total opposite of how Shippou was acting toward you. So, it is a personal grudge against me after all? Can you think of a reason? Nope. But if he ever tries to pull something on me, I'm so going to destroy him first! Kasumi! Huh? I'm sorry! I apologize for calling so late, sir. It's fine. Thank you very much. I've just received word... that the USNA's humanists are planning a negative press campaign against magicians. Oh? Apparently, the manipulation of information is already gaining traction. I'm sure you knew about this before today. You've seen right through me, then? So, what are you planning? The Yotsubas have too much power. Before long, they could even disrupt the balance between the Ten Master Clans and the nation. Do you not agree, Your Excellency? You're going to use the anti-magic faction to diminish the Yotsubas' power, then? A student with close ties to the 101 Battalion is enrolled at First High. The collusion between this teenaged boy's high school and the military... The media and the humanist politicians would favor such a storyline, don't you think? But your own daughters attend First High, as well. I am emphasizing the link between the 101 Battalion and the Yotsubas. Is that what you're after? Your thoughts, Your Excellency? I believe that approving a limited negative campaign... will allow the anti-magic trend to lose steam. Their target is still a high school student. If we handle this right, we might even be able to direct the public's ire toward the anti-magic faction. I believe this plan would have merit for the Ten Master Clans. I don't have the authority to approve your plan. No authority, maybe, but you do possess influence. I am not against your plan. That's sufficient. Thank you very much. Excuse me. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART II APRIL 14, A.D. 2096 Big Brother Tatsuya, Big Sister Miyuki, long time no see. It's been a long time since we've seen you. We apologize for coming over so late. Why are you here in Tokyo today? I didn't think the Kanto region was your territory, Fumiya. Actually, there's something I wanted to let you both know. At this time, anti-magician forces are starting to manipulate the media. From where? The USNA humanists. An anti-magician campaign through the media? It's not just the media. They've also approached members of Parliament. - Tell me more about this. - Right. First, they criticize the military's use of magicians on the pretext of defending their human rights. Next, based on the fact that a quarter of Magic University graduates serve in the military... they create a false narrative that the magic education institutions are colluding with the military. In the third phase... they call for the liberation of the children about to be exploited by the military... focusing on First High, which is known to send the most graduates to the Magic Universities. That's their scenario as far as we know at this time. I'm impressed that you were able to dig so deep. Oh, uh... Thank you very much. I'll try to think of a countermeasure myself. If anything comes up, let me hear your follow-up report. Understood! APRIL 18, A.D. 2096 NATIONAL MAGIC UNIVERSITY Thank you for waiting, Jumonji! Hey, sorry to make you come all this way, Saegusa. Don't give it second thought. It must be really urgent for you to summon me, Jumonji. A soundproof field? Is it that important? Starting from this week, there's been a surge in anti-magician reporting by the media. 1 hour ago Magicians are a privileged class Magician Officers are favored 2 hours ago Which one has more power? Magicians are controlling the SDF 3 hours ago This is the truth! The reality of magicians being used for militaristic purposes 5 hours ago "We can't choose our own future." Young magicians drafted to the SDF As far as I can see... the media's divided in terms of tone. That's because... they each have different sources. Meaning that there are two different forces behind the scenes? As you know, information gathering isn't really the Jumonji Family's forte. I have no evidence to back up what I'm about to tell you. Will you hear me out without getting angry? Fine by me. Let me hear what you have to say. It's looking highly likely that the effort to censure the JDF in the press... is secretly being driven by the Saegusa Family. I do admit that my father is a tactician who's fond of backroom maneuvering. And even I, his daughter, don't always have a grasp on what he's thinking. But no matter what the reason, he's not one to forget his duty as a member of the Ten Master Clans. There's no way he'd ever put Japan's magic industry in an unfavorable position. Then, Mr. Saegusa must think this is actually good for Japan's magic industry. What that may be, I have no clue. All I know is that... at a glance, Mr. Saegusa seems to be betraying the Ten Master Clans. Fine, Jumonji. In that case, would you mind coming over to my place? I'm going to ask my father directly. And I'd like you to be there. Fine. APRIL 19, A.D. 2096 Thank you for making time in your busy schedule... to see me. Well, it was at your request, Katsuto. So, what brings you here today? Right. Are you the one who's been inciting the anti-magic press? Yes. Good job figuring that out. Father, how could you? Mayumi, why are you so flustered? By doing this, you've betrayed the Ten Master Clans... no... the Japanese magic industry! Saegusa... Mr. Saegusa... I don't understand your thinking here. So, I'm asking you for an explanation. Are you asking me as a member of the Jumonji Family? I'm asking you as a Jumonji. First off, I want to dispel any misunderstanding. This campaign... was launched by a foreign anti-magician faction. Not only did they feed stories to the mass media... they're also funding them. So, does that mean that your intervention in the press is a countermeasure? Absolutely. And unfortunately, just as they planned... the anti-magician movement is about to become public sentiment. But as there's no specific spokesman for public sentiment, it's not easy to refute. Katsuto... Do you know the most effective way to counter public sentiment? To split it? That's correct. You can put out a fire faster... by dividing the coals into multiple small fires before it turns into a single, large blaze. Small fires are better than a major blaze. I see. That's probably true. But... people can perish in small fires, as well. If they're not extinguished in time... a small fire can conceivably become a fire that takes human lives. I'm speaking theoretically. It's mutual, sir. Mr. Saegusa... Regarding the Saegusa Family's manipulation of the press, the Jumonji Family hereby requests... that you make your regret known and immediately suspend your anti-magician campaign. The Saegusa Family hereby requests a written petition from the Jumonji Family. I'd prefer to give my answer after I've seen your official protest. Understood. I'll draw one up as soon as I return home. I'm sorry you had to make this trip today. Has Katsuto left? Yes. I can guess what it is that you'd like to say. Go ahead and say it. What we just discussed... I feel that Jumonji's argument is sound. Mayumi, Master Kudou is also aware of this. He wasn't against my plan. I have no idea what the elderly master may be thinking. All I know... is that it seems like a mistake to pointlessly disrupt the lives of our fellow magicians... living in the same country. It's just to let them vent. It'll be all over in a month at most. Even in a mere month, thoughtless slander can inflict lifelong wounds in some cases! Mayumi... For whose sake are you so angry? Is it for Katsuto? Or is it for... someone at First High School? About that matter we discussed... Next Tuesday, April 24... a member of Parliament will be visiting First High School. Would that be Congressman Kanda of the Civil Rights Party? Yes. Apparently, he's going to crash First High with his usual entourage of reporters. Crash and do what? He's probably going to try to point out any collusion between First High and the military. But there is none. If he can't find any, he'll manufacture something by cutting and pasting testimony and subjective comments. And his entourage of journalists... will embellish them ten times over... and will probably make a commotion over them, don't you think? Right, I can see that happening. Thanks for reaching out. That's information I can use. I'm looking forward to seeing how you deal with this. It looks like the time has come to set that plan in motion. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART III ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E03.en-US NOVEMBER 6, A.D. 2095 Excuse me. Sorry to keep you waiting. Miyuki, please have a seat. I summoned you today because there's something you both should know about the military action... stemming from the recent Yokohama Incident. The International Magic Association has determined that... the explosion that wiped out the Jinhae Naval Port was not caused by a radiological weapon. Accordingly, the motion for disciplinary measures submitted to the association has been thrown out. I didn't know that a motion for disciplinary measures had been submitted. The government would like to use this to induce major concessions from the Great Asian Alliance. Mio Itsuwa has joined the fleet stationed in Sasebo. Will Ms. Mio be physically able to withstand the use of the Strategic-Class magic, Abyss? Really, who knows? Oh, and this is unconfirmed information... but today, I received word that the New Soviet Union's Dr. Bezobrazov... a Strategic-Class magician, has arrived in Vladivostok. Having seen the military gains... achieved on the southern end of the Korean Peninsula, they seem to be reevaluating the efficacy of large-scale magic. Within the next few days, peace with the Great Asian Alliance should be established. This should bring an end to the grudge that started three years ago. That's all that I have to say to you. Miyuki, you may go now. Tatsuya, if you could kindly stay... APRIL 20, A.D. 2096 STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICE So... next Tuesday, on April 24, Diet Member Kanda will be visiting the academy. Likely for the purpose of bolstering the claim that First High is colluding with the military... and that the students' human rights are being violated. What? That's an emergency! So, how are you planning to deal with this, Shiba? You summoned us all here because you have an idea, right? Yes. Is this... one of the Three Major Puzzles of Weight-Type Magic... a Gravity Control-Type Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor? What they want is to censure magic high schools for turning into venues for military education. So, what we need to do is show them... that magic education has also produced results besides those tailored for military use, right? It sounds like the opposite of the intermittent nuclear reactor that Suzune presented last year. It's not an original idea, but that's what I'm striving for. The magic skills it demands are still too high, so practical use is still far off... but the students at this school have the skills to pull it off for a short period. If we can make this happen... it'll become possible to supply energy at any time of the day and without being affected by the weather! This could be the ultimate demonstration of a peaceful application of magic! Yes. I'll help out, too. I want to take part in this... not just as a countermeasure for dealing with Diet Member Kanda, but also as an aspiring magical engineer. I've just received the school's approval... to go ahead with the Gravity Control-Type Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor experiment. It will be supervised by Mr. Tsuzura. So, Shiba, how do you plan to divide up the roles? GAMMA RAY FILTER HONOKA MITSUI KEI ISORI MINAMI SAKURAI IZUMI SAEGUSA KASUMI SAEGUSA MIYUKI SHIBA Please take a look. I think you've more or less picked the right person for each role... but I don't recall hearing of a student named Minami Sakurai. She's my cousin. Though she's a first year, she's naturally gifted when it comes to neutron barrier magic. Fine by me. From a technological standpoint, this system is still raw in numerous ways. But if these members work together as a team... we can surely make this experiment on one of the Three Major Puzzles a success. I have no doubt about that. APRIL 23, A.D. 2096 Takuma, how's high school? Are you enjoying it? Dad, how can you be so nonchalant? It's less than a year until the next Ten Master Clans Selection Meeting! At this rate, those opportunistic Saegusas will rob us yet again of our place in the Ten Master Clans! And we'll have to resign ourselves to being subordinate to them! Takuma... The Saegusas were already head and shoulders above the rest of the Eighteen Support Clans... when the Ten Master Clan system was first devised. But that's only because they stole the results of the Third and Seventh Research Institutes! Nothing I say will get through to you, then? Anyway, I asked you here today to discuss another matter. Diet Member Kanda of the opposition party will be visiting First High School tomorrow. Along with his entourage of journalists. For what reason? He must want to put on a show of protecting the human rights of students being forced to use magic. Human rights? He can mind his own business! I understand where you're coming from, but he's a Diet member. It wouldn't be wise to stir up trouble. I may not like him, but I wouldn't pick a fight without thinking of the consequences! I'm not that childish! Even if he were to pick a fight with you? Of course not! I wouldn't let him provoke me so easily! Is that all you have to say? Takuma, this matter will be handled by Mr. Saegusa. Saegusa? Listen, don't do anything rash. Don't say anything irresponsible. The Shippous will not be intervening in this matter. Understand, Takuma? That's final. Okay, I understand! THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART III APRIL 24, A.D. 2096 DAY OF THE STELLAR FURNACE EXPERIMENT DEMOCRATIC PARTY DIET MEMBER KANDA Mr. Kanda... NATIONAL MAGIC UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED FIRST HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AZUMA MOMOYAMA What brings you here today on such short notice? Principal Momoyama... Lately, we've been hearing disturbing rumors about the magic high schools' curriculum. VICE PRINCIPAL YAOSAKA That you've been brainwashing the students to join the military. That's ridiculous. Yes. Which is why I'd like to observe one of the classes here... so that I can dispel this irresponsible narrative. Bursting in on them like this will fluster the students. We won't inconvenience them. Vice Principal, who are all these people? Diet Member Kanda and some reporters, here to observe class at this school. I was told that an extracurricular experiment is being conducted, but what are the students doing, exactly? They are independently conducting an experiment outside of their curriculum. Why are they conducting an unofficial experiment during class hours? Because it has great significance... not just for academic, but for practical purposes, as well. By practical purposes... do you mean something that could lead, for example, to the development of a weapon... like the one used during Scorched Halloween, capable of obliterating an enemy fleet in one fell swoop? This is an attempt to solve one of the Three Major Puzzles of Weight-Type Magic. It's about to start now. Let's begin the experiment. Gravity control. Fourth phase shift. Neutron barrier. Gamma ray filter. Gravity control. Coulomb force control. This concludes the experiment. Disable the gamma ray filter. Disable gravity control. Leave the neutron barrier up. I have the results of the analysis. The gas is composed of water vapor, hydrogen, deuterium and helium! No traces of any radioactive substances have been detected! Start adding water, please. Release the neutron barrier. The thermonuclear fusion experiment... using Gravity Control-Type Magic as its core technology has achieved its initial goal! The stellar furnace experiment is a success! Congratulations! Excuse me! What just happened, exactly? That was a sustained Gravity Control-Type Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor experiment. But the practical application of nuclear fusion reactors has been abandoned. No, they have certainly not been abandoned. The research itself is still ongoing in various fields, and research on nuclear fusion by magic is one of them. So, is the goal of nuclear fusion research to achieve nuclear fusion explosions through magic? Like the magic used during Scorched Halloween? Pardon me, but I wonder what it was that you just saw. If all you're going to do is set off a small blast, there's no need for a precise formula like this one... and if we were going to set off a major explosion like the one you mentioned, we certainly wouldn't use such a formula. In today's experiment... the aim was to see if nuclear fusion could be used as an energy source for social infrastructure. Should the stellar furnace be put into practical use, it will surely allow humankind to use a far more abundant source of energy. What are your thoughts, Mr. Kanda? Of our students' spirit of contributing to society in a peaceful way? Well, yes... I find it commendable of them to try to contribute to the prosperity of society. I feel privileged to have witnessed such a valuable experiment. Now, if you'll excuse me... Mr. Tsuzura, don't you think you went a bit overboard? Well, how embarrassing! The way he distorted the students' intentions made me lose my temper in spite of myself. Their intentions, did you say? Technologically speaking, today's experiment has a long way to go before it can be viable. But... their willingness to take on the challenge of changing the social status quo through magic has value... regardless of the degree of technical perfection. THE STELLAR FURNACE EXPERIMENT KEI ISORI TATSUYA SHIBA MIYUKI SHIBA It made me think that their intentions, to try and change who they are to society through magic... were quite valuable indeed. Surprise! Happy Birthday, Tatsuya! And how've you been, Miyuki? Were you surprised? Not even you ever dreamed that I'd be sending you a birthday video letter, right? Oh, but if you thought there was no chance that I'd send you birthday wishes... that in itself would make me sad. Oh! But, uh... Forget what I just said! I'm not feeling sad, all right? I'm totally not sad at all! So, don't get the wrong idea! I'm telling you! It's me, Miyuki. Are you ready, Brother? Yes, I'll be right there. May I celebrate your birthday alone with you just for a moment? Um, Brother? Sure. Thanks. Brother... Happy Birthday! I'm grateful to have you here by my side! Thanks. I'm grateful to get to be your big brother. MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL WITH THE STELLAR FURNACE EXPERIMENT It seems that Master Tatsuya achieved some significant results. Yes, he did. NOVEMBER 6, A.D. 2095 It's been three years since I last sat across from you like this. This is the first time you've ever reached out to me like this, Aunt Maya. Is that right? Yes. So, what is it that you wanted to talk to me about? You made quite an impression the other day, didn't you, Tatsuya? No, I wouldn't say that. But what you did has made things awkward for the Yotsuba Family. Have I inconvenienced the family in some specific way? The Stars are on the move. America? They've already narrowed you and Miyuki down as one of the suspects who set off the blast... that wiped out the Great Asian Alliance fleet. If they see you as a threat to America's supremacy... they may very well try to use their power to eliminate you. Meaning that if there's a chance that they'll drag the Yotsubas into it, they might send another assassin after us. I'll keep that in mind. Tatsuya, quit the academy. Quit the academy, and then what? You'll stay here under confinement. I'll send someone else to serve as Miyuki's guardian. I refuse. You mean you refuse to obey my order? The only one who can give me orders is Miyuki. I can tell that you held back quite a bit for me. And why not? You are my beloved nephew after all. Well, even setting that aside, you did very well. So, this time, I've decided to indulge your willfulness. Thank you very much. No worries. It's just a little reward for having breached my magic. Was it at least somewhat worth it to have indulged you? THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART IV ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E04.en-US I'm finished. Good job, Tatsuya! How's the abducted woman doing? It seems she's safe. Glad to hear it. But even if they're not involved in the anti-magician campaign, kidnapping the daughter of the head of a TV station is pretty aggressive. First Lieutenant, please wait a moment. I'm done. What happened? The culprits' detached force was targeting us from an airship. I've eliminated them airship and all, so please delete the magic usage log later. Understood. Right, understood. Eliminating my subordinates, airship and all. So infuriating. Was that man behind this yet again? Mahesvara. Looks like we're going to have to figure out who he really is. APRIL 25, A.D. 2096 Regarding yesterday's stellar furnace experiment... THE PRESIDENT OF ROSEN MAGICRAFT JAPAN BRANCH ERNST ROSEN I never thought I'd see high school students wielding such advanced magic skills. I was stunned to see how high Japan's technological standards were... Dammit! Those Saegusas! You sure did a good job, Saegusa. What are you talking about? Yesterday's demonstration. Arranging for the media to blast it all over the news is pretty impressive. Shippou, I think you're misunderstanding something. Drop the clueless act! You arranged it, knowing that a Diet member who's got it in for magicians would be here, right? You skillfully used Mr. Shiba to make a name for yourself. Keep your bizarre accusations to yourself! I should've known better. That guy was something of a celebrity after all. No way would you miss that, Saegusa. Did you take after your big sister and seduce him to do it for you? I mean, in terms of looks only, you sisters are first-rate. How dare you... We Saegusas would never even think to use seduction as a tool. I can see that your mind goes to really vulgar places, Shippou. Picking a fight with me, Saegusa? Shippou, you're the one who started picking a fight with me first. And don't you remember what I said? That I'd be happy to take up the gauntlet and make sure you'd never want to pick another fight with me again? You two over there! Put down your hands! I won! That was Drawless! An intermediate technique for casting spells without drawing a CAD! The upperclassmen are capable of pulling off these kinds of moves. I've still got a lot of work to do! Kasumi... Hattori, how do you think we should handle this? Shippou's one of us. I'm not sure that I could rule fairly. By the same token, Kasumi's a member of the Disciplinary Committee! As a neutral party, what does the Student Council think? I'm told that even though it was only an attempt, Shippou had already started to use his CAD. Worst case, he could be expelled. Compared to him, Kasumi's attempt was a lighter infraction. So, Shippou's to be expelled? No. Their history tells me that merely punishing them won't erase the grudge between them. So, why not just let them face off in a match? Unauthorized use of magic is a serious violation... but there's no need to penalize students who've only attempted it, as well. It does happen often among the new students. If both of them have their pride on the line, using their skills to settle the score should keep them from dwelling on their grudge. If you're going to allow this match with Saegusa, I have a request! Let's hear it, then. Please let me take on both Kasumi Saegusa and Izumi Saegusa! Hey you, are you mocking me? What's your reason? This is a match that'll put the pride of both the Shippous and the Saegusas on the line. And besides, everyone knows the Saegusa twins display their true value when they're together. So, unless you defeat both of them at the same time, it wouldn't be a real victory? That's right. You heard Shippou. How do you feel about it, Kasumi? It's fine with me! I'm so going to make him regret his arrogant attitude! Then, let's do it this way. FIRST HIGH SCHOOL SECOND SEMINAR ROOM This match will be played under the "no contact" rules. You're forbidden to touch your opponent's body. You'll also be disqualified if your weapon touches your opponent. That said... using long-range magic to control your weapon won't count as a violation. Finally, inflicting a fatal attack or irreparable damage on your opponent is also forbidden. Should I find the situation dangerous, I will forcibly end the match, so keep that in mind. Now then, both sides, get ready! Begin! What do you think? Right now, they're on equal footing, I guess. In that case... I'm never getting anywhere with this! Oh, crap! That's... Now's my chance! Are you all right, Kasumi? So annoying! That was a close call! Izumi, we're doing that thing! Right, Kasumi. Like we always do! I'm going to shoot! And I'm going to boost! All right, let's go! Countdown! Three... Two... One... - Cast! - Cast! The ratio of nitrogen in the air currents is being raised! Is that the spell to neutralize one's opponent by inducing a lack of oxygen, Nitrogen Storm? That's right. To think that they've mastered such a high-level spell... I suppose we should expect no less of relatives of Ms. Saegusa. They haven't exactly mastered it, but it's still quite a feat. So, this is the rumored Multiplicative Cast. No wonder they say... "The Saegusa twins display their true value when they're together." Go, Million Edge! - Heat Storm! - Heat Storm! End of match! You're both disqualified from this match! But why? I told you before the match. That if I sensed any danger, I would stop it. Unlike Million Edge... Nitrogen Storm isn't fatal magic, and it doesn't inflict irreparable damage. True, with Nitrogen Storm, you can control the force of the spell so it doesn't leave aftereffects. But Izumi, neither of you were in control enough to do that just now. Wait a minute, please! The Saegusas' magic failed to stop Million Edge! Are you saying that you won? That's right! Before Nitrogen Storm broke through my airtight shield... I'm sure my attack would've hit the Saegusas! In other words, if I hadn't intervened... those millions of ignited paper fragments would've gored through the twins. Is that your argument? In that case, Shippou, you've lost this match on a foul. What would've happened if you'd inflicted Million Edge on them with full force? Don't tell me that you don't know. Then, was I always going to lose if I used Million Edge? So long as you're unable to control your attack power, it's a violation. And Shippou... you weren't able to suppress its force. That's a lie! I was controlling the magic sequence just fine! I'm the referee of this match. I'm the one making the rulings. So, using Million Edge equals an excessive attack? Then, you should've said so in the first place! If I'd known that, I could've gone with something else! Don't give me that, Shippou. You couldn't control its force because you're not ready. You couldn't adhere to the conditions you were given because of your insufficient skills, that's all. What did you say? I don't want to be told that from a Weed like you! Shippou, I've had enough of you! Tomitsuka? You've been nothing but self-satisfied and beyond rude! Do you think The Twenty-Eight are that important? I never meant to— Shippou, fight me. What? The match will be held two days from now. If you want to prove your own skills, I'll be happy to take you on! That's yours truly, the failure of the Tomitsuka Family, Range Zero! THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART IV APRIL 27, A.D. 2096 Inflicting a fatal attack or irreparable damage on your opponent is forbidden. However, regarding Million Edge, it can be used without restraint. Begin! Wha... Gram Demolition? Someone at this school besides Tatsuya can use that? "Contact-type Gram Demolition" would be more accurate, I think. He nullified Million Edge? No, it's just that it doesn't work on him if it's a frontal attack! Now! I got him! End of match! Winner, Tomitsuka! Shippou... Can you stand up? Yes. Rest up by the wall. Right. What is it? Can I have a match with you, Shiba? I want you to show Shippou how strong you are! I'm struggling a bit to connect the dots here. Uh, what I mean is... Would you mind showing Shippou what a match between two truly skilled opponents looks like? Then, wouldn't it be better to hold a match between you and Mr. Sawaki? Shiba, showing him what you're capable of would be meaningful here. Brother, I think it would be fine. If your goal is to present yourself as a model to your underclassman, then it'd be an appropriate task for a member of the Student Council. And besides, I was just thinking that I'd like for you to put your skills on display. If you say so. Are you both ready? Begin! Mist Dispersion? Just as I thought, it gets neutralized? Tomitsuka's body is covered with a thick Psion armor. Did he just use the interrupted phenomenon-rewriting spell... as a stepping stone to activate a new Acceleration Spell? Is that even possible? Who knew that we had a classmate with combat skills on par with Tatsuya? I can't finish him off! I already knew that, but I didn't think it'd be this bad! But I'm not going to lose! At this distance, I can't allow myself to lose! Brother! Wow, so he let himself get blasted away! I can't believe he withstood Tomitsuka's Self-Marionette. Not bad, Shiba! Tomitsuka's pretty ruthless, huh? The guy was going after Shiba's eardrum. Winner, Shiba! Tomitsuka... Thanks. You're as powerful as I imagined, Shiba. You, too, Tomitsuka! That was a nasty blow! Huh? Hey, Shippou! Dammit! Dammit! Dammit! Dammit! Dammit! - Damm— - Knock it off, Shippou! Look, you're bleeding. Saegusa, are you— Hey, don't get the wrong idea! My being here is purely a coincidence. What are you... Oh boy, look what you've done to yourself. This should do it. Don't forget to stop by the infirmary, okay? It seems like you lost in spectacular fashion, huh? So, the upperclassmen are on a different level, huh? Why? Huh? Why what? Why are those guys so damn strong? They're high school students like us, right? They're only one year older than us! So, why is it that they're so strong? There probably isn't a reason. What? They're strong because they're strong, I bet. Right. If I had to come up with a reason, isn't it because they worked hard to get strong? So did I! Yeah. I'm sure you've worked hard all this time, too. I'm trying hard myself, too. But the fact that they're stronger means they worked harder than us, right? I'm not denying your talent, okay? In my case, too, I think I'm strong mainly because of my talent. But the strength that's left you in shock... It probably comes from a different place than talent, don't you think? Well, not that I have much interest in what you call "strength." If you want to become strong, then that's your problem. Your strength is your strength, Shippou, I bet. Dammit! It seems as though Master Tatsuya's reputation is a bit too glowing. I do think I understand what it is that you're wary of, Mr. Hayama. That boy could betray the Yotsubas at any moment. Pardon me. My Meteor Line doesn't match up well with that boy's strange ability. If we were to go all out in battle, the odds are high that I'd lose. But even if Tatsuya could betray the Yotsubas... he could never betray Miyuki. And Miyuki, in turn, would never turn hostile toward the Yotsubas. Miyuki can never escape the responsibility that she's tasked herself with. Because that's how my big sister raised her. And Tatsuya could never do anything to hurt Miyuki, no matter what. But toward that end... Yes. It's unfortunate for the other candidates, but Miyuki will be our next head. To ensure that we don't antagonize Tatsuya. That monster. We need Lady Miyuki to accept the position of head, whatever it takes. No need to worry, Mr. Hayama. I already have a strategy for that in place. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART I ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E05.en-US JUNE 25, A.D. 2096 THE NINTH LABORATORY NARA PREFECTURE How is it going? The parasite cultivation is proceeding apace. MAKOTO KUDOU HEAD OF THE KUDOU FAMILY RETSU KUDOU FORMER HEAD OF THE KUDOU FAMILY They're now being installed into the gynoids at a rate of 60%. We have a total of 16 parasite doll prototypes on hand. Thanks to the effects of the Loyalty Programming Spell that we applied... the parasites are now in complete hibernation inside the gynoids. Should you order it, we can conduct an actual combat test at any time. It's too soon for a combat test. There hasn't been enough testing yet to enable them to act autonomously. Wh-Which is what the combat test is for— Did you know that Steeplechase Cross-country... has been added as an event at this year's Nine Schools Competition? So, you mean we can test the parasite dolls there? Right. If we use the Loyalty Programming Spell to hold back their magical power... we won't have to worry about inflicting serious damage on the students. It would be the most opportune time to conduct the first trial. KUDOU MAIN RESIDENCE NARA PREFECTURE It's me. Grandfather. Please come in. Minoru... How are you feeling? I'm fine. Since my fever's gone down— Stay in bed. Grandfather... Yes, sir. Minoru... There's no need feel impatient just because you've missed a lot of classes. Your magical power is top amongst that of your peers. There's no one who can hold a candle to you... not even among the students who took part in the Nine Schools Competition. Thank you very much. The Nine Schools Competition, huh? I wish I could've competed. Please don't make such a face, Grandfather. The Nine Schools Competition isn't the only venue where I can test my abilities. You're right. You're intelligent, too. There will be all kinds of opportunities for you. Get some rest now. That should help bring down your fever. Understood. We must stop them from turning magicians into weapons. We mustn't produce any more children like Minoru. JULY 2, A.D. 2096 The Nine Schools Competition is coming up in another month. It's that time of year already? Ms. Nakajo's more motivated this year than she's ever been, you know. Is that right? She's gathered information on the other schools' best players... and she's already finished strategizing and selecting players for each event. WINNING THIS YEAR AGAIN!! Really? That's assuring to hear. Hey, you two. Good work. Mr. Isori, what in the world happened here? Uh, well, you see... The Nine Schools Competition Committee just sent us this year's overview. And is there some kind of problem? They've changed the events of the competition! Three of them no less! That's sudden, making changes one month before the competition. What kind of changes did they make? Speed Shooting... Crowd Ball... and Battle Board have been removed... and they've added Rower and Gunner, Shield Down and Steeplechase Cross-country! It's one thing to add Rower and Gunner and Shield Down, but Steeplechase Cross-country isn't an event for high school students. Not only that, but Steeplechase is open to all second and third-year students... male and female. Just what is the Committee thinking? Unless we come up with a sound strategy, we could be looking at a huge number of students losing their path to becoming magicians. Tatsuya... Is it true that they've changed the Nine Schools Competition events? What kind of events have they added? There are three new events. The first one is Rower and Gunner. A rower and a gunner pair up and snipe at their target while operating a small boat. The second one is Shield Down. You fight with shields, either destroying or seizing your opponent's shield, or else... hurling them outside the ring to win. And the third one is... Steeplechase Cross-country. It's a type of military drill used by infantries all over the world for mountain and forest training. It's like running an obstacle course over a cross-country route. For the obstacles... they use automatic turrets and magical obstruction, as well. Really? It actually sounds fun! Especially Shield Down! You think so? It sounds scary to me! Yeah. Until last year, there were no events where we'd confront another player directly, right? But I think the truly dangerous one is Steeplechase Cross-country. I agree. To run through the mountains, even with a pathway, you'd need an experienced guide. It's way too reckless to race each other in an unfamiliar forest. Hey, Tatsuya... Don't you think the newly added events seem totally military in nature? Probably because of the Yokohama Incident. What happened that day... drove home the usefulness of magicians to those in the JDF. I think they must be trying to give that kind of education a boost. So, it's exactly what the anti-magician media has been agitated about. Right, all you can say about this is that the timing is awful. Why would they make these changes in such a transparent way? We're going to get really busy. Major Kazama... JGDF 101st BRIGADE MAJOR GENERAL HIROMI SAEKI The lineup of events at this year's Nine Schools Competition... has undergone major changes. Seems like... there was an official announcement yesterday. This is a lineup for military training. The Magicians' Association, which hosts the Nine Schools Competition... met the JDF's request with the most perfunctory resistance. So, he didn't offer any resistance? His Excellency Kudou did not oppose it at all. He did inquire whether we would have a hand in the running of this year's competition. An inquiry, not an order? That's correct. That said, we will need to consider the reason why he brought this to my attention right away. His criticism... of the state of the Ten Masters Clans and of the current magic community in Japan under their control... is well-known to the command center after all. The higher-ups must finally be waking up to the danger of depending on the Ten Master Clans. I intend to respond affirmatively to this inquiry. But I won't be using the Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion. I'm ordering your battalion to stand by throughout the Nine Schools Competition. Understood. Going back to what we were discussing... not only was His Excellency Kudou not opposed to the lineup change, but he actually pushed for it, I'm told. He showed an especially keen interest in the Steeplechase Cross-country event, and it was His Excellency's order to have all players take part, not just each school's representatives. That's rather flabbergasting. Yes. It looks like His Excellency, who's long been vocal about ending the use of magicians as weapons... has deserted his own cause. But knowing him as we do, it can't possibly be that simple. So, there must be something behind all this. One more thing. In the case of the Steeplechase event, considering that the younger sister of the head of the Kudou Family... and the head of the Fujibayashi Family are married... it would seem as though the two families are in sync and have some kind of scheme in the works. Is that why you want me to stand by? That's right. I want you to prepare to mobilize... while also keeping an eye out for any move Lt. Fujibayashi makes. Yes, ma'am! Gongjin... I've learned that the Japanese military will be conducting a secret experiment... with a new weapon during the Nine Schools Competition in August. A new weapon, did you say? They're calling them "P-Weapons." From the looks of it... they must be installing parasites inside automatons to utilize their power. To think that they'd recreate the Yellow Turban Warriors... They're not wizards. Do they really believe they can control such things? Not only that, but they're using high school students to test their performance, so it's truly ludicrous. So, we are to interfere with that test? I've come up with a spell to cause the parasites to go berserk. Apply that spell to the P-Weapons. Understood. We don't need to leave them unscathed, but neither is there any reason to kill them. To weaken the Japanese military, robbing them of their magical ability should suffice. Surviving as an incompetent would be a worse fate than dying here. Understood. Master, Mr. Nakura is here to see you. Thank you for waiting. Please, have a seat. Mr. Nakura, my boss would like to foster a friendship with your boss. My boss has told me that he's inclined to accept your proposal. Well, now! I'm humbled by his vote of confidence. We've already advised you of our basic conditions. Of course, I understand. We would never do anything to put Mr. Saegusa at a disadvantage... nor do we have any common interests with the Great Asian Alliance. What about the manipulation of the mass media? Consider that taken care of, as well. I've already taken measures to get them to tone down the campaign... targeting all magicians. Very well. Then, please go into more detail. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART I JULY 8, A.D. 2096 FOUR LEAVES TECHNOLOGY Congratulations on having finished your Total Thought-Controlled CAD, Brother! Thanks. It got done sooner than I thought. I was supposed to be here all day for the tests, but now I have some free time. If you're feeling up to it, why don't we go out somewhere? Are you sure about that? Then, let me take you up on that! SHIBUYA SUBCENTER There's actually somewhere I want to go! All right, Brother, please wait a moment. It looks like I should step away from here. Huh? Mr. Shiba! What are you doing here? This is the women's changing room! It's not a changing room, Kasumi, it's a fitting room. Oh! Could it be... you're with Ms. Miyuki? Where is she now? If these two are here, that means that... Why are you two making such a racket? - Ah! - Ah! Wha... Ta... Please calm down, Ms. Saegusa. I was wondering what was going on. Sorry for the commotion. Oh no, it's not your fault. I should be the one apologizing. It's all because I brought my brother here with me. Both you and Brother, please forgive me. No! It's not your fault, Miyuki! I mean, it's not like he saw me naked. I-It was a swimsuit, so it was weird of me to be so embarrassed, right? Sorry, Tatsuya. For screaming like that. No, I don't blame you for that. What are your plans after this, Ms. Miyuki? I'm going to check out some more clothes and then go home. Then, may I join you? Yes, if my brother says it's all right. Izumi, you shouldn't get in the way of other people's families. Oh! You're right. Sorry to be so rude, Ms. Miyuki. That's right, Izumi. You shouldn't disrupt Mr. Shiba's date with Ms. Miyuki! Date? Kasumi... It's not as if we're on a date. A male high school student out shopping with a female high school student, just the two of them... No way is that not a date! If the male high school student is the older brother... and the female high school student is his younger sister, I don't think that logic applies. Well, I think siblings going on dates with each other is just too unproductive! Kasumi, come on, that's way too rude! Competent magicians have a duty to leave behind the next generation! Or Mr. Shiba, is it your sister who you're going to— Kasumi... By the same token, isn't it unproductive to be spending your day off with your sisters? Oh my... Ms. Saegusa... Please excuse us now. Hey, I'll get that— No, since I behaved immaturely toward my junior, this is my apology. Um, Brother... I don't think Kasumi meant any harm. I don't think she did, either. I used that argument to prevent her from going on. Do you think it was too much? Brother... The way you're not overly gentle toward other girls... I do like it! I can see that you have the makings of a wicked woman yourself. Well! Welcome. I am Makoto Kudou, the head of the Kudou Family. Forgive me for imposing on you so suddenly. My name is Gongjin Zhou. I have long been familiar with your name. After all, you're quite famous, Mr. Zhou. Around here. I am humbled. I have come here today to request your assistance, Mr. Kudou. In what regard? I would like to consult you as to what my countrymen should do now that they've fled... the oppressive rule of the Great Asian Alliance. Go on. You see, next week, I will be taking in three magicians from the Continent. All of them have quite formidable skills. Ah. The Continent would never let them go without a fight, yet I'm ill-equipped to shelter them on my own. I was wondering if you could possibly take in these Taoist priests yourself. As a rule, when those from the Continent defect, they reside with the Traditionalists, an organization of Ancient Magic users. As the Traditionalists still harbor a grudge against the Ninth Institute... we the Kudou Family aren't on the best of terms with them. That won't be a problem? It's true that we are beholden to the Traditionalists for all that they've done for us until now. That said, my duty is, first and foremost... to provide a safe haven for my comrades who have fled tyranny. Here are the files on the Taoist priests. Please have a look at them. It's the Ten Master Clan's duty to extend a helping hand to magicians seeking freedom... even at the cost of abandoning their homeland. I should be able to give you my answer in a day or two. I appreciate that. Thank you so much for seeing me today. RECREATION OF THE YELLOW TURBAN So, they're Yellow Turban Warrior specialists? It's true they would be desirable assets in terms of further developing the parasite dolls. It's too convenient. Security Chief... Did you call for me, sir? Delete the name Gongjin Zhou from this research facility's visitor logs. And I'm placing a gag order on all employees regarding this matter. You are not to inform my predecessor about this, either. Understood? Understood. If the information's been leaked, it would be cause for concern. Never mind. If he turns out to be a traitor within the wall, I'll just annihilate him. JULY 9, A.D. 2096 What did Gongjin Zhou have to say? He asked the current head of the Kudou Family to take in some defectors from the Great Asian Alliance. Hmm... And the real reason he made contact with Kudou? It had to do with interfering in the performance test of the possessive-type parasite combat gynoids... a.k.a. parasite dolls, which will be conducted during the Nine Schools Competition... by causing the gynoids to go berserk and injure the players. He did say that he wouldn't go so far as to kill them. How will he do that? By casting a rampage spell created for the parasites. So, it's Interference Magic that affects spiritual beings? Good work. So, we're not going to do anything about it? It's fine. The parasite doll test will be conducted during the Steeplechase Cross-country event. The first years are exempt. So, you're saying it's fine as long as your own family doesn't get hurt? Why should I have to go to such pains for the children of other families? Forgive me. This time around, it was the JDF's hard-liners who made the first move. This parasite doll test is the Patriarch's ploy to replace magicians with combat machines. What difference would it make if we added another plot or two to his scheme? Even if Makoto were to fall into a trap... His Excellency is sure to make the story work. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART II ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E06.en-US JULY 10, A.D. 2096 Regarding what we discussed the other day, what do you think? After going over the materials you provided us with, I've decided to accept. Ah, thank you very much! I'm only carrying out my duty as a member of the Ten Master Clans. As you just heard... Master Makoto has promised to shelter defecting magicians. For his part, Gongjin Zhou has sought no compensation nor conditions. HEAD OF THE KUKI FAMILY MAMORU KUKI I believe that smuggling their tacticians into the facility was his goal. I see. Good work, Mamoru. Are you sure we should just allow this to happen, sir? It's fine. Though a few modifications to the plan are in order. Those tacticians will undoubtedly retool the parasite dolls. Are you not worried about possible casualties among the magic high school students? Don't worry. The parasite dolls have been fitted with limiters to forbid any attacks on noncombatants. None of the players in the competition will come under attack. And those limiters won't be affected by the tacticians, either? The parasites and the gynoids are linked by a Loyalty Programming Spell. If they disobey an order, their Psion supply will be cut off, and they'll be sealed inside the gynoid's body. It's impossible to make them go berserk. But then, there wouldn't be anyone to make the parasite dolls spin out of control, right? If they identify someone as an enemy... in other words, someone who's armed, that person will be targeted by the parasite dolls for attack. I thought I'd have Kazama's subordinate take them on. Do you think Kazama will go for that? Yes, he will. At least one person under his command will. If he finds out that the Nine Schools Competition is being targeted, Miya's son is sure to make a move. Even if he knows he'll be forced to play the fool, he'll have no other option but to intervene. Lady Miya... You mean... of the Yotsubas? If he mobilizes, then Kazama will have no choice but to follow suit. At the very least, he'll have to give his tacit approval. Because no one is capable of... stopping him. JULY 13, A.D. 2096 Brother, thank you for your hard work again today. Why don't you take a little break now? Thanks, Miyuki. Oh, um... You're welcome. You must be tired out today, too. Come over here. Yes! Still, the administrative committee sure picked a crazy time... to change the Nine Schools Competition lineup. Yes, since everything from player selection to obtaining the equipment for each event... now has to be done over from scratch. Master Tatsuya, you've received an email. Uh... And there's no sender. None? NEW MESSAGE It shouldn't be possible to keep the sender line blank... under today's email system standards. The only person who can do something like that... No, maybe it's too soon to make assumptions. BATTLE BOARD SPEED SHOOTING CROWD BALL ROWER AND GUNNER SHIELD DOWN STEEPLECHASE CROSS-COUNTRY This is... Brother? It's an internal document about the Nine Schools Competition. It states that the lineup change was made due to pressure by the JDF. The JDF? And that's not all. The Kudou Family has taken advantage of the JDF's move... to attempt to conduct a performance test of the weapon... they've been secretly developing during the Steeplechase Cross-country Event. Brother, what will you do? Let's see. JULY 14, A.D. 2096 Master... Forgive me for bringing such a complicated issue to you today. This is one risky idea that the Kudous have come up with, huh? The Steeplechase Cross-country Event is dangerous enough as is... but using it to test his new weapons? It makes me wonder if he's sane. Were you already aware of the fact that the Kudous were planning this experiment? All I know is the code name, P-Weapon. I'm sure Kazama knows something, though. Do you mean the major's suppressing the info? I wouldn't call it that. He's not obligated to send any information our way. Anyway, until we know the nature of this experiment the Kudous are going to try out, we can't come up with any concrete measures. So, we'll have to dig deeper into it, right? That's right. You'll need to head to Nara. The former Ninth Institute, right? That's a meaningful location for us Ancient Magic users. JULY 21, A.D. 2096 I'm heading to the former Ninth Institute with the master to investigate. I want you and Minami to stay home. Please take me with you! Since we don't know what the Kudous' agenda is, I can't bring you along— Please, Brother! If Lady Miyuki is going, then of course I'll be accompanying her. They all look delicious! I recommend the egg sandwich. It's quite delicious, Minami! NARA STATION Number 666 will be making stops at Shin Osaka... Shin Kobe, Shin Okayama and Shin Hiroshima. All right, I'll be heading to the head temple in Kyoto. I'm leaving the Ninth Institute investigation to you. Understood. You can count on me. So, Brother... you're not going to change your mind about leaving me behind? Well, it's dangerous. I can't take you with me. I promise not to get in your way! I want to be useful to you, Brother! I'm glad to hear you feel that way, but it's too late for a young girl to be out. Miyuki... Are you an immoral young lady? Very well. I will do as you say, Brother. Minami... Look after Miyuki for me. Understood. So, that's the former Ninth Institute, huh? Female robots... with parasites inside them? Yes, hello? Yes. Oh, please hold on for a moment. Lady Miyuki... Mr. Mitsugu Kuroba and Lady Ayako are waiting in the lounge. Please tell them I'll be right down. Uncle, it's been a long time. Right. I'm glad to see you looking so well, Miyuki. It's getting late, so I'll cut right to the chase. I'm here to discuss the experiment that's going to be held during this year's Nine Schools Competition. The P-Weapon performance test to be conducted... during the Steeplechase Cross-country Event? So, you knew about the P-Weapons? No, only their code name. My brother is out right now, trying to find out what they really are. I see. Is something the matter, Uncle? Actually, we were just looking into the P-Weapons ourselves. Here's our report on the parasite dolls, a.k.a. P-Weapon experiment. Please make use of it, Big Sister Miyuki. Parasite dolls? You mean... I think it's exactly what you think it is. Parasite dolls are weapons utilizing parasites. I really had to work hard for this one. I was up against another Ten Master Clan, and their security system was extremely robust. I don't think even Mr. Tatsuya himself could find out everything in one night. You gathered all this information yourself, Ayako? No, no. It wasn't just Ayako. But as you know, Ayako's magic is geared toward intelligence-gathering. As you're more suited for combat and control, Miyuki, it's no surprise... that her specialty differs from yours. Sorry to summon you like this. We'll be leaving now. Please send my regards to Mr. Tatsuya. Thank you so much for this valuable information. A conditional activation spell has been applied to these gynoids. Is this Mental Interference-Type Magic, Luna Strike? I can sense that it's not stable, like it was added on as an afterthought. Luna Strike forcefully weakens the suppression of the will... causing emotions to spiral out of control. Is this... a spell that can make the parasite dolls go berserk? GET OUT OF HERE RIGHT NOW A magic attack! I don't have enough time to draw my CAD! I guess that's it for tonight's investigation. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART II JULY 22, A.D. 2096 Miyuki... Did something happen? Um, Master Tatsuya... It's all right, Minami. Last night... Uncle Kuroba and Ayako brought this to the hotel. They came to the hotel? Oh, right. Because that hotel is run by the Yotsubas. Did I mess up? She said that it contains data on the P-Weapons... the parasite dolls and a report on the experiment in question. Parasite dolls... So, that's what those P-Weapons are? That's what Ayako told me. Miyuki thinks that she's hiding it, but she feels competitive when it comes to Ayako. So, this is why she was depressed? Tatsuya, would you mind showing me the contents? We're almost at the station, Master. It's all right, Brother. LINGYI SHU Ah... So, this was a trip worth taking, huh? This is... ZICHEN CHEN The magicians from the Continent who were smuggled into the country last week. They're adept at spells for stealing control... of an independent information body from another magician... and for removing an independent information body from the magician's control, causing it to go berserk. The timing seems too good to be true. It's probably not a coincidence. They must've been invited by someone hoping to use the experiment to their own advantage. PAUL LU Use the experiment? So, it wasn't the Kudous' idea to invite them here? Oh wait, I get it. This is going to be another tough one to resolve, huh? AUGUST 3, A.D. 2096 NINE SCHOOLS COMPETITION PRE-EVENT PARTY HALL Yes! Thank you! Sorry to interrupt you. Are you Mr. Tatsuya Shiba of First High School? Yes, that's me. I'm Fumiya Kuroba, a first year at Fourth High School. Nice to meet you, Mr. Shiba. Nice to meet you. My name is Ayako Kuroba. Fumiya and I are twins. I'm the older sister, and he's my younger brother. Nice to meet you. I'm Tatsuya Shiba. Actually, we saw your skills on display at last year's Nine Schools Competition, and we were blown away! We were wondering if you wouldn't mind teaching us how to use those skills of yours. That's why, though we apologize to call out to you so suddenly, we wanted to approach you. It won't be possible during the Nine Schools Competition, but I'd be glad to some other time. You really mean that? Thank you very much! We'll look forward to that! Who knew that they'd be the ones to make contact first? Shiba... Got a minute? I seem to be in demand today. What? Nothing. What's up? Isn't there something strange about this year's Nine Schools Competition? What do you mean, "strange"? The lineup change. I can kind of understand that. It's a little more heavy on combat-oriented events, but considering the current situation, I think it's probably appropriate. But Steeplechase Cross-country is the one exception. That's right. That's the only one that's excessive. It's like an anomaly. There are other things about it that don't make sense. All of the Nine Schools Competition events are staged so that the audience can view them... ROOKIE EVENT MONOLITH CODE QUALIFYING (PRELIMINARY CONTEST) EIGHTH HIGH SCHOOL VS. FIRST HIGH SCHOOL yet no one can see anything going on during Steeplechase. The only explanation is that it's not meant to be seen by the audience. There's another goal. Is that the result of the Ichijo Family's research? No, I wouldn't call it that. If something doesn't sit right with you, and you have the means to look into it, then you should look into it. Yeah. All right. JGDF TSUCHIURA STATION Who's calling at this hour? It's been a long time, Major Saeki. Ms. Yotsuba, long time no see. I'm sure you're quite busy, so I'll keep this as brief as I can. Regarding the plot that your brigade is about to fall victim to. During the Steeplechase Cross-country Event at this year's Nine Schools Competition, an act of terrorism will be staged. Do you know who's behind it? A group led by Colonel Sakai of the JDF General Headquarters... meaning that the masterminds behind this plot are the so-called Anti-Great Asian Alliance hardliners. And your own brigade has been assigned to actually pull it off. We have no intention of playing such a farcical role. I don't believe you do, either. Then, what exactly are you trying to tell me? They're planning to involve a member of my family, as well. You mean Special Officer Oguro? Very perceptive of you. I am impressed. Well, considering his nature, it would be unavoidable. That said, we don't intend to play the role we've been assigned, either. You want us to stop him? No. Since they're setting the stage for us like this, I thought I'd have the hardliners... become the actual masterminds. Toward that end, I'd appreciate your cooperation, Your Excellency. Are you telling me to send out troops? No, just to clean up afterward. After all, it wouldn't do for us to emerge from behind the scenes. So, how will that benefit me? You will be able to blunt the Ten Master Clans' interference toward the JDF. Fine, then. Are you sure about this, Madam? About what? Master Kudou's involvement is still no more than speculation on our part. And I never brought his name up, did I? And besides... by the same token, it's not as if we have proof of the hardliners' staged terrorist attack, either. So, it's a trumped-up charge. Well, but that, too, can't be helped. Since they're the ones ordering the purge of the hardliners. I agree. We cannot go against our sponsors' wishes. Were it not for this development... we might have had to resort to violent tactics ourselves. In that sense, this Gongjin Zhou fellow's secret maneuvers are convenient for us. Though it does give me a headache to think of how Master Tatsuya will respond. We don't want him to pull another gaudy stunt like last year. I would hope that he'd sit tight until at least New Year's next year. Still, if it ends up affecting Miyuki, I can't very well tell him to hold back. Madam, do you believe that Major Saeki will assist Master Tatsuya? It should be fine. Since she surely can't stop him, her only option will be to help him. As if the JDF has the spine to be so careless... with that most abominable magical weapon. After all, neither do I. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART III ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E07.en-US AUGUST 4, A.D. 2096 STEEPLECHASE CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE What on earth is this stringent security? Is there any spot where I can infiltrate? Huh? Is that... Were you able to find the entrance? No. It doesn't look like we can sneak in. Fumiya, Ayako... Big Bro Tatsuya! Mr. Tatsuya, please don't scare us like that! Well, that wasn't my intention. Then, you shouldn't have spoken in such a scary way! Are you two here to check out the course, too? Yes. But security's so tight. We couldn't get in. Should we give it one more try? No. I think we should go back for tonight. I agree! - Who's that? - Who's that? Like Tatsuya said, it would be better to withdraw for tonight. Mr. Tatsuya, by any chance, is that... Yes. The ninjutsu-user, Master Yakumo Kokonoe. Master, did you find out something? Nope. They didn't even have the course set up yet. You were able to get onto the course?! So, what was it like inside? You did say there was nothing there. It's just as I said. Right now, it's still just an ordinary man-made forest for drills... with ordinary obstacles set up. Can we predict where they might set up the parasite dolls? No, we can't. No matter where they're placed, it wouldn't make much difference. That's how this place was built. AUGUST 5, A.D. 2096 FIRST DAY OF THE COMPETITION At last, the time has come to open... the 2096 National Magic High School Goodwill Tournament of Magic Skills! 2096 NATIONAL MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL GOODWILL TOURNAMENT OF MAGIC SKILLS ROWER AND GUNNER MEN'S PAIR ROWER AND GUNNER WOMEN'S PAIR ICE PILLARS BREAK MEN'S PAIR PRELIMINARY ICE PILLARS BREAK WOMEN'S PAIR PRELIMINARY AUGUST 5 SCHEDULE FIRST HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 5, 2096 OPENING CEREMONY How's the event schedule looking? It seems like there's no conflict with any of the events I'm in. All right, I'm heading over to the Row and Gun course. I know it's going to be tough, but good luck. FIRST HIGH SCHOOL ROWER: KUMIKO KUNISAKI GUNNER: EIMI AKECHI FIRST HIGH SCHOOL KUMIKO KUNISAKI EIMI AKECHI This isn't the traditional way of using it... but you should master tricks like this, too. Right! It's getting late. Let's call it a day now. All right. Thank you very much! Well? Could you detect anything? I cannot sense the presence of my kind. So, they've been put into hibernation? Pretty cautious of them. Brother... I wonder if Brother is cold. Aren't you cold, Brother? So cold! Oh no! I must warm him up! Let's see, at times like these, we should bring our skin together... I guess. I can't take off my clothes, but... Brother... allow me to warm you up! She finally fell asleep, huh? Good night, Miyuki. FIRST HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 6, A.D. 2096 SECOND DAY OF THE COMPETITION Can we talk for a second? Yeah, if it's not for too long. About the Steeplechase Event... it seems like the Anti-Great Asian Alliance hardliners of the JDF are involved. And they're working behind the scenes of the Nine Schools Competition? Apparently, Colonel Sakai, the leader of the hardliners... wants the magic high school students to bypass the National Defense Academy and join the JDF directly. I'm surprised you found out his name. Colonel Sakai is an old acquaintance of my dad's. Ichijo, don't tell me that— No, of course not, Shiba! Don't get the wrong idea! It was years ago that they knew each other! Four years ago, Colonel Sakai was the top commander in Sado during the invasion. I panicked for a second, thinking even the Ichijos were involved in this, but luckily... my fears were groundless. If the situation gets any more complicated, I'd have to turn the tables with all my might. No. Why not just destroy the Steeplechase course? If I did that, it wouldn't matter what's set up. Neither the Kudous' goals... nor the JDF's intentions... have anything to do with me. If I fire a Material Burst right under the surface... it'd be indistinguishable from an ordinary weapon going off. But how to convince Miyuki and who should I use as my scapegoat? Should I set the hardliners up to be the culprits behind the Steeplechase course blast? No, engineering a move like that in so short a time... Shiba, are you listening? Yes, I'm listening. You are? Okay, then. It seems like I'm uncharacteristically wavering too much between this and that. AUGUST 7, A.D. 2096 THIRD DAY OF THE COMPETITION Take this! FIRST HIGH SCHOOL FIRST HIGH SCHOOL Shizuku, congratulations on your win! Ms. Kitayama... Congratulations! Thanks. Now that Shizuku's won... Shiba's undefeated streak has been extended. Right, because all of the players Shiba was in charge of have won! You win, too, Miyuki, and extend Mr. Tatsuya's streak even more. Yes, of course. Master... I've detected signs of my kind. There are 16 of them. Mr. Tatsuya? It looks like the machine's having some issues. I'm going to go check on it. Are they still giving off signs? They all vanished at once a moment ago. I believe they're in hibernation mode now. I see. Being so indecisive won't get me anywhere. I'm just going to set it up from my side! Brother... You're about to head out, aren't you? Yes. That's what I thought, so I had everyone leave. Brother... Please don't go. What's going on, Miyuki? Is it really necessary for you to go to the enemy right now, Brother? I just don't see it that way. Pixie's detected the enemy's location. I finally have a clue to work with. What I'd like to ask is... why you must mobilize to stop the Kudous' experiment in advance. This may be selfishness on my part. Such shameless thoughts might be occurring to me... because I haven't been of any use to you this time. I'm ready to be reprimanded. But Brother... please hear me out first! There are no grounds whatsoever for you to be blamed for the Kudous' experiment. At the same time, there's no reason for you to assume responsibility for every player... taking part in the Steeplechase Cross-country Event. Brother... I'm going to speak selfishly now. I'm about to say something extremely shameful. All you have to do, Brother, is protect me! The only person you need to be responsible for is me alone! You don't have to look out for the students of First High and other schools! It's all right not to do anything about the parasite dolls! Those things can be destroyed on the day of the experiment! After all the events have concluded... I'll dispose of the released main bodies... in one fell swoop! If you still insist on going anyway... then with all due respect, I'll stop you with every ounce of strength I have! Stop it, Miyuki! Don't tell me you'd actually seal my Eyes! If you do that, you'll end up being unable to use magic yourself! I don't care! It's better than having you overdo it any more than you already have! Brother! Brother, do you even know how much you've been pushing yourself over and over? Adjusting the players' CADs from dawn to dusk... being consulted by the other tech staff members after all the matches... then training the underclassmen until late at night while you prep for the next day... And on top of that, you're taking on the Kudous and the JDF! Even you won't hold up under all that, Brother! You're going to... break! Miyuki... You're absolutely right. I was wrong. It's just as you say. You're the only one I should be protecting. As long as you were protected, nothing else should've mattered. Having you here with me is enough. Brother... Let's go back to our room. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART III FIRST HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 8, A.D. 2096 FOURTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION Shiba... It looks like you're in great shape today. You think so? Yes. Until yesterday, it seemed to me like you weren't able to focus 100 percent. But today you look refreshed. I can sense your drive. Shiba, we're going to keep this up and really get fired up! AUGUST 9, A.D. 2096 FIFTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION What do you think? AUGUST 10, A.D. 2096 SIXTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION I dedicate this victory to you, Ms. Miyuki! FOURTH HIGH SCHOOL FIRST HIGH SCHOOL THIRD HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 11, A.D. 2096 SEVENTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION Victory is mine! AUGUST 12, A.D. 2096 EIGHTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION Hey, not bad! Still... AUGUST 13, A.D. 2096 NINTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION FIRST HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Tatsuya's undefeated streak... preserved! How's it going? No traces of them. I assume they're still in hibernation. Tatsuya... Master, are you here to cool off? Well, in my case, I guess you could call it that. But I think that young lady is here to talk to you. Just as I thought, that message was from you, then, Lieutenant? I've been really frustrated and annoyed because of this matter. After all, my source has been so reluctant to release any information. Uh, Tatsuya, about that, see— But as long as I ignored the intent of those pulling the strings behind the scenes, it turned out not to be that complicated. First, the Anti-Great Asian Alliance hardliners changed the events... of the Nine Schools Competition to more combat-oriented events. Next, the Kudous planned to use this change to field-test the parasite dolls. It was my grandfather who proposed that. It seems like my uncle was against it at first. Then, was it General Kudou who made the decision to use the defected magicians? No, that was my uncle's handiwork. I heard that someone mediating for the magicians approached him about it. Is that right? Then, let's call that person "X" for now. X ingratiated himself with the Kudous... hoping to cause the parasite dolls to go berserk... which would result in the Nine Schools Competition players either dying... or else sustaining grave injuries that could threaten their futures as magicians. X's ultimate goal is... to cut off the supply of promising magicians who would've helped this country... and by doing so, to thwart Japan from expanding its clout. Yes, that's what we're thinking, too. That's why I'm here. What do you mean? Tatsuya, we'd like to ask you to help us stop the parasite dolls from going berserk. Help you, did you say? The parasite doll performance test... while unofficial, is a task that the Kudou Family has been charged with by the JDF. Should we thwart it, it would lead to infighting at the JDF... and personal strife between the military and the Ten Master Clans. Are you telling me to become an illegal saboteur? I wouldn't blame you for drawing that inference. It's fine with me. Thank you, Tatsuya. All right then, I'll be going now. I'm going to see this young lady off. You know, just in case. Yes, if you could do that. Young lady... Those parasite dolls aren't really going to spin out of control, are they? What do you mean by that? Esoteric Buddhism also has magic for using dolls as puppets. I asked an expert about it the other day when I went to the head temple. Apparently, no matter who the magician is, he never forgets... what he's defined as the object of his protection or destruction. And if the puppet breaks that rule, he'll punish it and seal it away. He said everything up to that Sealing Spell was one single Controlling Spell. The parasite dolls have the same kind of spell installed, don't they? Otherwise, they couldn't be used as autonomous military weapons. You're absolutely correct. Even if the tacticians try to get the parasite dolls to attack these high school students, the original spell wouldn't allow it. The instant they started to go berserk, the Controlling Spell would switch to a Sealing Spell and seal off the parasite. That's what I've heard. So, that's the story, but tell me, did you know about this? That there was no need for Tatsuya to put himself in danger? Kazama? No. I didn't know. You didn't tell Tatsuya either, Master. Why didn't you stop him? Because if I'd stopped him, there would've been trouble. What we just discussed is just a generalization. This time around, it's possible that it won't go as planned. What do you mean? The parasites came from a different dimension than this world, drawn by powerful, pure thoughts. They'll fuse with the owners of those thoughts and be activated. Don't tell me... Strong, pure thoughts. You couldn't find a place bursting with more of those... than on the final day of the Nine Schools Competition when victory is at stake, right? You mean the spell restraining the parasite dolls will malfunction? I don't know about that. But neither can I say with conviction that they won't go berserk. So, I think it was the right call to give Tatsuya that combat suit. Your arbitrary decision to have Tatsuya annihilate the parasite dolls... causing them to give up on their foolish plot to use them as specters for warfare... should probably work out in the end, too. That's why I'm going to keep this to myself. In return, I'd like you to tell me something. What would that be? Who was it that sent the magicians from the Continent to the Kudous? A young man from the Chinatown in Yokohama named Gongjin Zhou. Hmm, Gongjin Zhou, huh? That's a name that keeps coming up lately. Master, do you know him? All right, I've learned what I wanted to know, so I'll be taking off now. Like I promised, I'll keep my mouth shut about the cover-up and your backroom dealings. Captain, um— Let's go, Lieutenant. I don't want Tatsuya to see us like this. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART IV ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E08.en-US AUGUST 15, A.D. 2096 11th DAY OF THE COMPETITION Pixie, where are the parasite dolls? Here. The vanguard led by Miyuki will come into contact with the parasite dolls in about ten minutes. So, I'll bring down the first parasite doll within eight minutes... and eliminate the rest within 20. SDF HEADQUARTERS BRANCH BUILDING A magician of unknown affiliation has infiltrated the premises! Can you show us on the screen? Yes, sir. That's the new M.O.V.A.L. Suit being developed by Major Saeki's people. So, Major Saeki's covertly sending in an agent to thwart the experiment! The intel was true, then? Send word to Kudou's technicians! At odds or not, that agent is a valuable asset who's protecting Japan. Tell them that they're permitted to fire back but not to end up killing him. Yes, sir. I will order them not to inflict any fatal wounds on him. There it is. It's fast! That reaction speed... Don't tell me it's a female-type mechanical soldier! So, they're still under development! This speed and the information body's rough build make me think it's a Singular Acceleration-Type. No, this is telekinesis! This is another Weight-Type Magic spell. Just as I suspected, this primitive magic sequence is telekinesis. So, the parasite dolls are using psychic abilities as their weapons, huh? Now's my chance! Activate, Regrowth. Loyalty Programming Spell copied. Now that it's losing Psions, the parasite will be released from the Loyalty Programming Spell. Activate, Regrowth! Using the Loyalty Programming Spell I just copied to relink the parasite to the gynoid! Injecting a minute amount of Psions... will seal the parasite inside the gynoid and put it into hibernation mode. The parasite is now in total hibernation. I had to play that by ear, but it worked. What the master told me yesterday sure came in handy. Apparently, no matter who the magician is, he never forgets... what he's defined as the object of his protection or destruction. And if the puppet breaks that rule, he'll punish it and seal it away. He said everything up to that Sealing Spell was one single Controlling Spell. Pixie... Where's the nearest parasite doll? Three parasite dolls are now approaching from two and eleven o'clock. No way! Is this guy really a human? What the hell is his body made of? It's not even a matter of being tough or having a high tolerance for pain. Mahesvara... What? Are you aware of the combat magician called "Mahesvara" by the enemy forces... during the Okinawa Defense Battle four years ago as well as last year's Yokohama Disturbance? I've heard about him. He could annihilate a mobile weapon with a single blow, and no matter what kind of attack he received, he'd revive the next second as if nothing had happened. You don't think... By all indications, Mahesvara is most likely a magician with close ties to Major Kazama. Why would a monster like that bother to show up at some high school competition? Subaru, what's wrong? Look at that. That's a combat gynoid, right? Brother must've brought that one down for us. Looks like it's been deactivated. You think they missed it when they were retrieving the machines from their last test? Either way, since it's not moving, we shouldn't have to worry about it. They might've left it to make us suspicious and slow us down. Well, then? We're moving on before we lose any more time! It's taking longer than I'd planned. I guess I've got a grace period of ten minutes or so before Miyuki's the first to catch up. That's the tenth one! Eleventh! And this is Number 12! Master, they're coming. Four to go. Four parasite dolls remaining! I don't believe this guy! Still, the remaining dolls are the maximum spec units, the Prime Four! He may be Mahesvara... but he's in for a rude awakening! THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE PART IV Over there, huh? So fast! In terms of raw speed, it's on par with Erika's Self-Acceleration Spell! But... That's one for starters! What? They're good at teamwork! Master, there's an attack coming from the right. Fifty seconds until replenishment is complete. Slashing attack from the left. Please dodge one meter to the right. Pixie, you can tell how the enemy's going to attack? Yes, Master. I am able to hear what they're saying. What they're saying? Aren't they moving of their own accord? Here comes a shell. It's aimed at your head. Those four units are constantly exchanging thoughts while on the move. So, that's what's going on? Pixie... Relay the enemy's conversation to me! Understood. I don't get it! All of a sudden, the Prime Four's attacks are missing their marks! That's ridiculous! Slashing attack, right hand, right leg, left leg. Master, behind you. Congratulations, Master. Pixie, I owe you one. My work is done now. I'll leave the cleanup to someone else. That's the goal! I got a late start! D-Did they have to make this part like a military drill? I'm sorry! I'll be going on ahead! You're so heartless! FIRST HIGH SCHOOL He made such short work of the Prime Four! We've got to retrieve them right away! So long as we have the experiment data, nothing else matters! What's this? Is it gas? No, it's magic! Colonel Sakai as well as your entourage... I have come to extend an invitation to you. Who are you? I'm inviting you right into the realm of dreams. Everyone, good work again today. Although on the surface, the parasite doll experiment ended in failure... look how much they made Mahesvara struggle. Surely, that left a strong impression on those considering the military use of magic. By tomorrow, those who've been scheming to draft young magicians will be overthrown. Along with the Traditionalists. That, too, should be considered a significant feat. No, it won't be tomorrow. Kazama... As well as General Saeki... It's been a long time, hasn't it, General Kudou? What's all this all of a sudden? This is a private gathering. Unfortunately, I can't show you any hospitality. We're well aware this is an unexpected visit. As soon as you accept our gift, we'll be taking our leave. Gift? I'm Colonel Sakai of the JDF General Headquarters. I met with the current head of the Kudou Family, Makoto Kudou... and pushed for the autonomous magic weapons to be field-tested during the Nine Schools Competition. So, Sakai's fallen into your clutches? Not that we were the ones who captured him. I wonder if you'd mind telling me who did capture him. I obtained this audio data from the Yotsuba Family. Maya, huh? But of course, the Yotsubas would never allow anyone to lay a hand on their family. I wouldn't say that. What do you mean by that? Ms. Yotsuba provided me with this audio data on condition that it never be made public. Ms. Yotsuba's goal is to purge the Anti-Great Asian Alliance hardliners led by Sakai. So long as we agreed to deal with the aftermath and to keep the data itself under wraps. Those were Ms. Yotsuba's terms for letting me have this data. I see. So, Sakai and his cohorts managed to get on that person's wrong side. So, now that you have that data, what are you planning to do with it? General Kudou, the JDF no longer intends to force magicians to serve as weapons. If you wish, I'm even willing to stake this gray head on that. No magician will ever be driven onto a battlefield against his or her will. That also goes for your grandson and for him. You... Are you telling me to retire? It's true that the parasite dolls are sure to become useful weapons. As long as they're not mishandled. Ten years ago... you never would've misused them this way. Please let us handle the rights of the magicians in the military. We won't allow what you fear to ever happen. I see. AUGUST 16, A.D. 2096 The target is heading for the West Gate! He has the geographical advantage. Make sure there's more than three of you when you corner him. I have eyes on the target! What happened? There's something that looks like a dog— He's more formidable than we thought, isn't he, Boss? He's a big shot who's been stirring things up in this country all this time. No way is his individual power paltry. I believe you said you'd be sending us Master Tatsuya Shiba. Capture Gongjin Zhou before he gets here! Shouldn't we wait for Master Fumiya and Master Tatsuya to arrive? What on earth is Ms. Maya thinking? We should never use that here. In fact... it shouldn't even be let outside! It's the embodiment of the Yotsubas' sins. The only way we can atone for it... is to lock it up within the Yotsuba Clan. I'll go. Take over for me. Yes, Boss! It's all over, Gongjin Zhou. Well, well... To think that the head of the Kurobas, the even darker branch of the Yotsubas... would appear for a mere bit player like myself... You give me too much credit, I see. I wouldn't call it that. Founding Blanche... No-Head Dragon's work behind the scenes... training the Great Asian Alliance's Special Ops unit... smuggling the parasite dolls... I'm impressed that you did all that on your own. All I did was extend a helping hand. Those are all things that would've happened eventually even without me. It's a nuisance. Turning "eventually" into "now." At this distance, you couldn't escape using your specialty, Ghost Walker. Give it up, Gongjin Zhou. You're right. Not with you practically in my face. So... I'm going to inflict a little pain on you. Ji! Barking Celestial Hound! What? My, my... It took me ten years to create this. Well, I suppose getting Mitsugu Kuroba's arm in return makes it a fair enough trade. Dad! Big Bro Tatsuya! Stop! I won't be beholden to you. Dad, what are you talking about? It may displease you... but leaving you in that state would only make Fumiya and Ayako sad. Mr. Kuroba... For you to sustain such a severe injury... What kind of magic did Gongjin Zhou use? I don't know. Gongjin Zhou said "Barking Celestial Hound"... but there's no way that's its name. So, it's a type of Compound-Form Magic? It sounds like quite a troublesome opponent. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART I ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E09.en-US SEPTEMBER 23, A.D. 2096 Big Bro Tatsuya, Ms. Miyuki... It's been a long time. Since the Nine Schools Competition, right? You really made your mark in that tournament. We're humbled to receive such praise. So, for you two to go out of your way and come all the way here... what did you want to discuss? Uh, right! I was personally instructed to bring you this by the head. Fumiya, do you know... what's written in here? Yes, I do. I see. This is a request for our cooperation in apprehending Gongjin Zhou. Brother, why would our aunt request such a thing of us? Regarding that... I have been entrusted with a message from her. She says that if you should decline this request, she won't have any objections. Aunt Maya actually said such a thing? Fumiya, let our aunt know that we've accepted her request. I'll be sure to relay that to her. Now then, could you tell us what you've discovered so far? Sure. About Gongjin Zhou, after fleeing Yokohama... he headed west by sea, arriving in Ise. After that, though at one point, he was captured on the Great Biwa Lake Bridge, he managed to get away. Currently, we're searching the Ohara area in Kyoto. Any information on his supporters? The Traditionalists, an organization of Ancient Magic users in opposition with the families of the number Nine, THE TRADITIONALISTS are thought to be aiding his escape efforts. The Traditionalists, huh? I've heard a little about them from Master Yakumo. Not only have they been gathering outcast Ancient Magic users here in Japan, but they've also been looking to bolster the organization... by sheltering tacticians who've defected from the Continent. Apparently, the Kudous also took in some of those tacticians... but is it possible that they're aiding him, as well? No need to worry about that. Right after escaping from Yokohama, Gongjin Zhou fled the former Ninth Institute... and joined the Traditionalists. Thanks. That helps a lot. It seems like our aunt's request really is just about helping to capture Gongjin Zhou. Why do you suppose she opted for a request rather than an order just this one time? You two probably don't know this, but our aunt's commands are actually low-priority. It goes without saying that keeping Miyuki safe is the top priority, but the next highest are the missions of the Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion. Our aunt's authority to issue commands follows at number three. I didn't know that. But until now, whenever she instructed me to carry out a mission, she's always done it in the form of a command. That was normal. If she's using extraordinary methods, she must have an extraordinary reason. Does that mean that this mission is particularly dangerous? It's someone who seriously wounded the head of the Kuroba Family... and is even now fleeing from the Yotsubas' attempts to track him down. Neither capturing him nor getting rid of him will be an easy task. Will there be a battle? Miyuki, don't give me that look. It's not as if I'm going to take him on alone. Since what she's seeking of me is most likely to block our target's escape route. Is that right? But from time to time, I'll probably have to leave the house. When that happens, Minami... I want you to protect Miyuki. Oh! Right! In the Yotsubas' eyes, you're Miyuki's guardian. But for me, you're more than that. You're one of the few magicians that I can trust. When I'm not at home, I'm counting on you to look after Miyuki. Please leave it to me! SEPTEMBER 24, A.D. 2096 Come to think of it, isn't it about time to elect our chairman? Last year, Ms. Miyuki was first while you came in third, Tatsuya. Are you not running this year? Stop joking around. I never even signed up to be a candidate last year, either. Then, what about the Thesis Competition? Hasn't anyone asked for your support? As of now, no one's asked me yet. Needless to say, I'll help if I'm asked to, but I don't think I'm in the running this time. What? But why? Because it's going to be held in Kyoto this year. The Thesis Competition is held alternately in Yokohoma and Kyoto... but the terms of evaluation differs depending on the venue. In Yokohama, they rate technological themes higher... whereas in Kyoto, they're said to favor purely theoretical themes. I see. So, you wouldn't be able to make the most of your specialties, Tatsuya. Well, that's basically it. SEPTEMBER 29, A.D. 2096 Hello? Tatsuya? This is Fujibayashi. Sorry to bother you at this hour. It's unusual for you to be calling me, Tatsuya. What's going on? The thing is, I'd like to request something of General Kudou. My grandfather? Yes. I'm not asking you as Lt. Fujibayashi, who's also the Battalions' second-in-command... but as a daughter of the Fujibayashi Family. I'd like you to set up a private meeting between His Excellency and myself. "Private"... meaning it's related to a Yotsuba task? That's correct. Would you mind telling me what kind of job it is? To find and capture a tactician named Gongjin Zhou. I see. And I understand why the Yotsubas would want to ask for my grandfather's help. So... Yes. I'll ask my grandfather when he can schedule it. Thank you very much. Brother, may I come in? Sure, it's all right. Would you mind my asking who it was that you were calling? First Lt. Fujibayashi. Brother, are you going to seek help from the Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion? No. I asked Ms. Fujibayashi to act as a mediator between myself and General Kudou. Isn't that risky? Aren't all communications with the battalion being censored? It should be fine. It was the lieutenant's private line that I just called. It would be impossible to eavesdrop on a line that the Electron Sorceress is using for private use. Is that right? Ms. Fujibayashi's private phone number, did you say? Brother... Where did you acquire that number? A Compound-Form? No, is it a synthetic spirit? Analyzing its compositional data. Disassembly... activate. Brother, what on earth was that? Right. A synthetic spirit was lurking around our home. Probably due to that job request we got the other day. Is that Gongjin Zhou person behind this? It's probably the work of one of his subordinates or the people sheltering him. So, Fumiya and Ayako were being followed? Surely not! Ayako and Fumiya wouldn't let anyone track them! It's probably deliberate. Are you saying that those two guided the enemy here on purpose? Fumiya, are you disgruntled about this job? I don't have a problem with the mission itself. So, it's the conditions you were given that you don't like. Well, of course! Knowing that we're being followed but not being able to do anything about it! I can never look Big Bro Tatsuya in the eye again! We'll never know the truth unless we ask them, but our aunt may be planning to use me as a decoy. No way! Don't be angry. But... Anyway, using me as a decoy is the sensible thing to do. Since ultimately, I won't sustain any injuries as a tactical ploy, it's not wrong to put me in the direct line of fire. Brother! Please don't speak so disparagingly of your own safety! It's not a matter of simply not dying, of not sustaining any lasting wounds! Surely you know that as well as anyone! Miyuki... Just how it would make me feel... knowing that you'd been injured... I'm begging you to please consider that! I'm sorry. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART I OCTOBER 1, A.D. 2096 Today marks the launch of the 2096 Student Council. Our vice chairwoman is Izumi. Our accountant is Honoka. Our secretary is Minami. And I, Miyuki Shiba, am your chairwoman. Also, my brother will be serving as our chief secretary! Everyone, I look forward to working with you in the coming year! What's with this "chief secretary" thing? It never existed until now. You shouldn't go there! I look forward to it, too! Getting the chance to serve on the Student Council with you, Ms. Miyuki, with your combination of beauty and talent, and your status as the first student in First High history— Okay, okay. Let's settle down, all right? Isn't it great that Tatsuya stayed on the Student Council? Yes! Mikihiko, do you have a second? What's the matter? So honored to work with you! Take a look at this. I hope we can get closer and closer now! This is a shikigami's composition, written onto an activation sequence. Which brings me to my question. When it comes to these sequences, are there any differences in style? Sure there are. I think this might be from Shugendo. What is this? It's been modified in a weird way. I see. Now I get why you were being so secretive, Tatsuya. You got this data from an underground site, right? Why do you think that? Because this shikigami is so obviously for covert surveillance. I see. So, it was something dangerous. I'm glad I consulted you. I'm going to delete this data. Sorry to be calling so late at night. Mr. Hayama, is my aunt there? Master Tatsuya, I'm very sorry, but this isn't a good time for Madam Yotsuba. In that case, may I ask you to convey something to my aunt about her request for a mission? I'll be glad to. For this job, I'd like to ask the Kudou Family for their help in searching for the target. I've already gone through the Fujibayashi Family to secure a meeting with the Kudou's previous head. Ah... So, you've decided to ask for the help of General Kudou... rather than the Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion? I felt that it'd be wise to avoid becoming indebted to the JDF over a Yotsuba task. But it's all right to become indebted to the Kudous? It's highly likely that this Zhou person has joined forces with the Traditionalists. In which case, the best strategy would be to get help from Nine, which has long been hostile to the Traditionalists. Hmm. Not only that, but the Kudous owe me for what happened last month. Whether they owe us or we owe them... if it continues for an extended time, we'll never be able to escape each other, so I thought we should settle up before that happens. Despite your youth, Master Tatsuya... you're certainly well-versed in the subtleties of the world. Fine, I will relay that to Madam Yotsuba. I'd appreciate that. By the way... there's no need to report each time you plan on obtaining someone's cooperation. Madam has said that she'll be leaving this matter to your discretion. Madam, you heard what he said. Forgive me, Mr. Hayama! It's just that what Tatsuya said was so adorable that I couldn't help myself! I don't believe what Master Tatsuya said is wrong. On the surface, he's correct, but it's not normal. Normally, it's through owing and being owed that you build and deepen bonds. Master Tatsuya must not feel the need for connections arising from such debts. How young he is. OCTOBER 5, A.D. 2096 I've been wondering about this... but what is my role as chief secretary, exactly? I cannot bear to place you in a position lower than mine, Brother. I want you to be above me even if only in name! Is that right? They made the synthetic spirit self-destruct, and scattered the noise of the Psions. I guess you could call it a magical smoke screen. Then, the next move will be... Minami! Use Descending Whirlwind! R-Right! Whoa! What's going on? Modern Magic? No one told us they'd be using Modern Magic! I won't let you escape. There shouldn't be any lasting effects from this. You've upped your game, Miyuki. Thank you very much! About that pair just now... there's no question that they were Ancient Magic users. The spell one of them used to escape was Sensory Interference Magic, which makes it hard for others to identify you. It's the same type of spell Retsu Kudou used at the opening ceremony... for last year's Nine Schools Competition. Meaning that they work for the Kudous? No, according to Fumiya, the Kudous have no reason to attack us. They must work for the Traditionalists. We learned two things from today's assault. First, the fact that we're clearly being targeted by the Traditionalists. The other is that the enemy doesn't know who we are. This is backed up by the fact that they thought we were Ancient Magic users. The enemy almost certainly followed Fumiya and Ayako here. They must know that Fumiya and Ayako are Kurobas... and that the Kurobas are in charge of the Yotsubas' work. But despite knowing that much, they don't know how they're linked to us and the Yotsubas. They don't even see us as magicians serving the Yotsubas. Meaning... that they think we're Ancient Magic users employed by the Kuroba Family? The enemy may know of our existence, but they don't know who we really are. They have no idea why we were chosen as the Kurobas' collaborators. In other words... there's a possibility that the enemy might attack people other than us? Shouldn't we put in a request to our aunt or Mr. Kuroba for protection? Let's not rely on Aunt Maya. Then, Master Yakumo? I have a feeling it's going to cost us... but we have no choice, do we? It seems like you've been dragged into more trouble, huh? So, you knew? Mind if I ask you what it's about? I've accepted a job in the Kyoto area... and actually, I have a favor to ask of you regarding this matter. There's no need to be shy. I do have some history with the Traditionalists after all. So, the branch of Ancient Magic users known as "the Traditionalists" are involved after all? They're not known as "the Traditionalists." That's just what they call themselves. So, what is this favor you have in mind? Right. The enemy seems to have mistaken us for Ancient Magic users hired by the Kurobas. Which means that they could launch an attack on my friends. I see. So, you'd like me to protect your friends, right? Yes. Would you be willing to do so? Sure. If you want, I'd also be glad to lend you a hand with that job of yours, too. No, I couldn't ask you to help me out with that, Master. Internal strife between Ancient Magic users wouldn't be a good look. Well, well... It seems like I'm still a long way from achieving satori. OCTOBER 6, A.D. 2096 I have something to tell you all. Yesterday, after we left the station, someone attacked us. Oh no! You weren't hurt, were you? Don't worry. Neither Brother nor Minami nor I sustained even a scratch. That said, we don't know the backstory of why we were attacked. You don't even know who the perps were? The police are looking into it, but all they know is that they're Ancient Magic users. So, it's not as if it was a personal attack on Tatsuya, but rather, there's a possibility that they're targeting First High students? Should we bolster the protection detail for the Thesis Competition? The upperclassmen have sufficient protection, so they should be fine. I'm more worried about all of you. Since you're the ones I'm closest to at First High School. If that's the story... Honoka, come over to my place starting today. Okay, I'll do that. I'll be fine. Needless to say, Miki, too. You'll be all right, too, won't you? Well, yeah. The one I'm worried about is Mizuki. Tatsuya, I'll be looking after Mizuki for the time being! No, our opponents are Ancient Magic users. We have no idea what kind of methods they'll use. It'll be hard enough just to protect yourself. But to do that while also guarding Mizuki... you wouldn't be a good match for that, Erika. Okay, then, Miki, you stay with her! My name is Mikihiko— Wait, what? Good idea. Mikihiko, can I count on you? Um... Is that okay, Ms. Shibata? Yes. As long as you're okay with it, Mr. Yoshida, then please do so. All right. No matter what happens, I'll protect you, okay? All right! I'm counting on you! We need to go to Nara to take care of something, so our hands will be tied this weekend. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but all of you, stay safe. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART II ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E10.en-US KUDOU RESIDENCE NARA PREFECTURE KUDOU Thank you for allowing us to have your time tonight. It's been a long time. The last time we met face to face was last summer, I think. Thank you again for your support regarding the Golden Electron Silkworms. In truth, I'm not in any position to appear before you in person... but you asked to see me yourself today. That makes me happy. I'm honored. Kyoko has informed me of the nature of your business. To capture Gongjin Zhou. This would be a mission ordered by Maya, no... by Ms. Yotsuba, I presume. That's correct. Ah... The Ten Master Clans are shackled by the rules designated by the Clans Conference. One of them prohibits any collusion or collaboration without first going through the Conference... except in the case of emergencies. Right. We cannot accept a request for cooperation from the Yotsubas as the Kudou Family. So, I intend to accept this request from you, Tatsuya Shiba the individual... as Retsu Kudou, another individual. - Thank you very much. - Thank you very much. Good work, all three of you! We have a simple meal prepared, so please join us if you'd like. He should be here any minute now. What? Come in! Pardon me. Grandfather told me to join you all. Nice to meet you. I'm the youngest son of Makoto Kudou... the current head of the Kudou Family, a first year student at Second High School. Minoru Kudou. I'm honored to meet you all. Nice to meet you. I'm Tatsuya Shiba. I'm his younger sister, Miyuki. I had the privilege of seeing your performances during the Nine Schools Competition. Oh, and please call me "Minoru." Since I'm younger than you. I'd also appreciate it if you didn't use honorifics with me. Then, we'll call you "Minoru," all right? And please call me "Miyuki"! You can just call me "Tatsuya." Oh! Pardon me! I still haven't greeted you! My name is Minami Sakurai! I'm very pleased to make your acquaintance, Master Minoru! Oh, well, that was so polite of you. But... if you don't mind, I'd rather not be called "Master Minoru." Minoru, please forgive her. It's Minami's custom, or should I say it's her nature? Do you think you could indulge her? Well, if that's the case... it's nice to meet you, Ms. Sakurai. Please, if you could call me "Minami"... Uh, r-right. Very well, then. Minoru, it's not a matchmaking session, so there's no need to be so nervous. What? Oh, sorry, Big Sister Kyoko. You, too, Minami. I'm sure it's difficult to open up all a sudden, but you should relax a bit. Sorry, Big Sister Miyuki. Now, now, don't say that, Miyuki. It would be too much of a feat for a 16-year-old girl to not get nervous... in front of a boy her age whom she's just met. Brother, I'm also 16, and I'm meeting Minoru for the first time. Are you telling me that I don't fall under the "girl" category? But you're not just any girl. You're a refined young lady. Well... listen to you, Brother! You two siblings are very close, aren't you? They're so close, I don't know what to do. I don't remember ever putting you on the spot, Ms. Fujibayashi. I'm a little envious. Since my brothers are a lot older than me, I don't really talk to them that much. And I don't have any friends, either. Really? You must have friends at school, right? I've been frail since I was born. So, I tend to miss school a lot. But I'm feeling well this week! Oh, wait! You're all spending the night here, aren't you? No, we have lodgings nearby. So, you're not going to spend the night here? Don't be unreasonable now. It's better to wait until you're closer to do that kind of thing. Right. Anyway, why don't you take them on a tour tomorrow, Minoru? Yes. Since I tend to stay home from school, I know I'm more knowledgeable about Grandfather's work than my brothers. Is your task to search for the Traditionalist Magicians, Mr. Tatsuya? More or less. Then, I think I might be useful to you. Since the Traditionalists' bases are concentrated the most in Kyoto. There's also quite a number of primary bases in Nara. I'll show you around tomorrow. We'll take you up on that offer. I'm counting on you, then, Minoru. Right! OCTOBER 7, A.D. 2096 Good morning, everyone! I've come to pick you up. Minoru, is that... Oh... This? I need to be able to store more than 99 activation sequences. That's why I'm wearing one on each wrist. But thanks to this Thought-Controlled CAD, it's much easier now. That's impressive that you're able to use that many spells. You're praising me too much. There's a base right in the city? No, the Traditionalists' major base is in Mikasayama. Brother? There were so many tourists, and now they're gone. A Mental Interference-Type Spell. It's a barrier. Do you mean enemies? It seems like there's a high-ranking barrier magic user among them. They kept their magic output to a minimum... and made sure we wouldn't catch onto them until the last minute. Of course, they probably didn't count on you noticing their spell so soon, Mr. Tatsuya. Minami! Right! - What? - What? Amazing! It's like the Holy Grail! Please let me handle the rest. Oh! Is that an illusion? Unbelievable! Parade. It's the Kudou Family's secret art, incorporating elements of ninjutsu. That precision is incredible! I think he's even better than Lina! Take this! Did anyone get hurt? Uh, no. The fact that they were waiting to ambush us here... means that they probably knew we were heading to their secret base. It looks like it. Most likely, they've already cleared out of that base. Brother, don't you think it would be wise to get moving now? If we stay here too long, people will... You're right. Let's call it a day, then. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART II I'll see you guys off here, then. I enjoyed myself today. No, you, too, really helped us out. Will I see you again? Well, our work isn't done yet. We should be traveling back here again soon. When that happens, I think we'll be needing your help. Please, I'll be happy to do whatever you need! If I can be of use to you in any way, I'll be glad to help! Thanks, Minoru. All right, then, see you. Yes! See you then! OCTOBER 8, A.D. 2096 Nakura... Do you remember that boy named Tatsuya Shiba? He was Ms. Mayumi's underclassman in high school and a good friend, I believe. That's right. That boy visited the Kudous the day before yesterday. It seems like he had a meeting with Master Kudou. I don't care if Gongjin Zhou gets taken out by the Yotsubas. But if he's ever held captive by the Yotsubas, it's highly likely that it'll inconvenience my own family. We can't let the Yotsubas know of that man's connection to the Saegusas. You're aware of Gongjin Zhou's location? We have a method of contacting him. Then, summon Gongjin Zhou. And dispose of him for sure. Understood. Oh... And remember to have someone take over bodyguard duty for Mayumi as usual. I know what I have to do. Um, Yoshida, you can go now, really. No, then there'd be no point. If anything were to happen to you between here and your house, I wouldn't be able to look your parents in the eye! But... Yoshida, you're so busy now that you're the chairman of the Disciplinary Committee, so I can't help feeling bad that you have to escort me to school and back every day. It's fine. Going home from school with you is fun for me, too. What? O-Oh... Please, be my guest. Okay, I'll get in first. Is something the matter? No. It's nothing. OCTOBER 10, A.D. 2096 What happened? Is it urgent? On our way home yesterday, someone was targeting Ms. Shibata. Mizuki? Ms. Shibata has no idea. It was just shikigamis and someone watching her from afar, but I nullified all of their spells. I see. It really was a good thing that you were with her. Why would they go after Ms. Shibata? They weren't just your average thugs! You mean they were professional criminals? Those were underground magicians! So, why would they be targeting Ms. Shibata? If the Thesis Competition is their objective... then Mr. Isori and Ms. Nakajo should be the ones they're after! Tatsuya! You're not hiding something from us, are you? That shikigami activation sequence you showed me the other day... You didn't just stumble upon it! It had something to do with that incident, too, didn't it? Tatsuya, you're always denying things by saying, "There's no need for that"... but I feel indebted to you. It's all thanks to you that I was able to regain my confidence and powers as a magician. But... if I don't know what's going on, there's no way I can protect Ms. Shibata! I can't go into detail as to why. Tatsuya! The foreign magicians who guided the enemy agents during the Yokohama Disturbance last year... are being sheltered by the Traditionalists. That's who I'm pursuing. Sorry. That's all I can tell you. I'm the one who should be apologizing. And thanks for telling me. Tatsuya... You said they were Traditionalists, right? The Traditionalists' headquarters is in Kyoto... where this year's Thesis Competition is being held. That's what I've heard. I was going to send you guys to Kyoto so that you could also check on the security... but I think I'll join you. And? That way, you'll be free to move around in the city. On paper, I'll write that you're patrolling the venue and its surroundings over a wide area. I'd really appreciate that. So, Mikihiko, what about you? I'm going to be your decoy. I'll unleash a flashy search talisman that'll really rub the Traditionalists the wrong way! I see. But... there's also a chance that you'll get attacked while setting off your talisman. Why don't you reach out to Leo and Erika, too? Good idea. Well, I'm sure those two will butt in even if I don't ask them to. No doubt. What about Mizuki? It would be too dangerous to take Ms. Shibata. In that case, let me find a bodyguard for Mizuki. Can you do that? Of course. After all, I'm the one who off-loaded the job onto you in the first place. OCTOBER 11, A.D. 2096 Mr. Nakura... Did I keep you waiting? No, you're right on time... Mr. Zhou. It's been a long time. What did you want to see me about today? Are you aware that Kudou has joined forces with the Yotsubas? Could that be for my sake? To think that not only the Yotsubas, currently the most powerful in the world, but also Kudou, who was once known as "the Pinnacle," would be targeting me... I must say, I've really come up in the world. Having been hostile to them for years, Kudou must know... all there is to know about the Traditionalists by now. It probably won't be long before he tracks down your hideout. I see. That's true. So, are the Saegusas going to offer me a new hideout? Yes. I will take you to a place where the Yotsubas can never get to you. Oh? And the name of that place... It wouldn't be "the afterlife," would it? No! The name of that place is "Hell"! Is that Water Needle? Asking to meet you by the river was a mistake, I see. And your spell uses shadows as a medium to create synthetic beasts, right? You can tell? I'm going to get rid of those unruly dogs, owner and all. I just had this suit tailored for me, so I can't have you riddling it with holes. It appears that I wasn't being deceived by an illusion, was I? That's right. I was the one who was taking you on in battle. Deceiving... vectors... Is this... Qimen Dunjia? Still, I have to say, I haven't shed this much blood in a while. Personally, I'd say that your powers are superior to Mitsugu Kuroba's. I'm honored to hear that. You and I shared the same sake together. Do you have any last requests? If you say so, there's just one. What would that be? I want you to... die along with me! Since it's your last request... I'd love to grant it to you, but... ...unfortunately, it's not possible to kill me using magic of that level. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART III ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E11.en-US OCTOBER 12, A.D. 2096 KYOTO NEW INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER This is the venue, the new Convention Center. It's quite far from the city center, isn't it? Unlike last year, there aren't that many buildings for criminals or saboteurs to infiltrate. But since it's surrounded by so much nature, that means there are plenty of places to hide. If there actually aren't any hiding places nearby, they're likely to set up base at a slight distance. What you're saying, Yoshida, is that we should be casting a wider net... than just the venue's immediate surroundings? Yes. We don't want a repeat of what happened last year after all. So, Mikihiko, who will you be sending to do recon? I'll be going. And I'll be asking Leo and Erika for protection. Do you think that the school can spare its Disciplinary Committee chairman? I'm thinking of asking Ms. Kitayama, who's on the guard team, to fill in for me. Also, I'd like you to come, too, Tatsuya. Fine. Brother, if you don't mind, I'd like to accompany you, too. Even though you're the Student Council president? I'd like to meet the people from the hotel that the backup team will be staying at. In the meantime, I want you to take care of the budget, Honoka. Huh? Sure, you can count on me! As for you, Vice President Izumi... I'd like you to take charge of the Council while I'm gone. Please, just leave it to me! I'll give it my best shot! When should we go? How about the weekend before the competition, one night and two days from the 20th to the 21st? It sounds appropriate. The team will consist of myself, Miyuki, Mikihiko, Leo, Erika and Minami, so six of us. Me, too? Yes. Help Miyuki out while we're there. Understood! What's the matter? Right, about this news... MURDERED BODY BY A RIVERBANK IN KOYOTO. SUSPECT ON THE RUN. A murder? The name of the victim is... Mr. Saburo Nakura. Brother, isn't this man... OCTOBER 13, A.D. 2096 What's wrong, Mayumi? All this sighing... I want to ask for your advice about something. What's up? You know Mr. Nakura, don't you? He's your bodyguard, right? Did something happen to him? The thing is... he's been murdered. Murdered?! Yes. But we don't know why. All my father would tell me was that he'd gone to Kyoto on business. I'm sure it was some shady job as usual. Still... for him to end up losing his life... I just... don't think I can sit back and let this go. Is there a reason why you feel that way? I don't have any leads yet. But I can't stop thinking about it! I don't have a lot of time I can spare. I know! Why don't you talk to Jumonji? The Ten Master Clans has a rule prohibiting any collaboration unless it's cleared in a clan meeting. Then, how about Tatsuya? Wh-Why Tatsuya? Well, isn't this year's Thesis Competition being held in Kyoto? OCTOBER 15, A.D. 2096 Tatsuya, do you remember Mr. Nakura? Yes. My condolences for your loss. I am humbled by your thoughtfulness. So, you knew about it, then. I saw it on the news. Then, do you know how he died? Only that it was murder... That's right. Someone killed Mr. Nakura. I, for one, have no idea who that person was. What do you mean by "I, for one"? My father knows who was behind it. After all, Mr. Nakura was in Kyoto to carry out a secret task ordered by my father. So, what is it that you want to do? I want to find out the truth. To identify the culprit, you mean? Yes. That's right. My bodyguard lost his life on the Saegusa Family's orders. I don't want to look away from that fact. As a member of the Saegusa Family, I want to know the whole truth! I'm not in a place where I can accept this! I can't hold my head high and say, "I am the eldest daughter of the Saegusa Family!" So, what do you want from me? It's not as if I have a detective's know-how... or connections to someone who could help with the investigation. Unfortunately, I don't think I can be of use to you. The culprit is most likely connected to the incident in Yokohama! What do you mean by "the incident in Yokohama"? Someone involved in the Yokohama Disturbance last year. Mr. Nakura seemed to have been looking into the Chinatown district lately. Do you understand how dangerous this could be? Yes. Even so, I can't just sit here and do nothing. So, Tatsuya, please! I want you to give me a hand! Very well. What would you like me to do specifically? Tatsuya, you'll be heading to Kyoto for security work, right? I'd like you to give me some of your time while you're there. I want to see the spot where Mr. Nakura was killed. Understood. Then, I'll see you on Sunday, the 21st. Thanks, Tatsuya. Do you mind if I ask you something? Do you know what Mr. Nakura was wearing when he was killed? I'm pretty sure the police have them in storage. Would it be possible to take a look at them? I'll try contacting the detective who notified me. I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd be that sympathetic. I've agreed to assist you with this, so I'll do everything I can. That's the full account of what happened in Nara. So, Tatsuya's taking his job seriously for now? Yes. He's been proactively advancing the search for Gongjin Zhou... and I'm not seeing any signs of rebellion. Why didn't you ask him directly about the details of the search operation? I think it would've been a good test to see if he's truly obedient or not. If I may be so bold, I didn't believe there were grounds to do so for the purpose you have in mind. It's not really anything so grand as a purpose. It's not because he's my nephew. I just didn't think it would be in the interests of the Yotsubas to drive that boy out. I believe that "Because he's my blood-related nephew" would be a sufficient reason. Mr. Hayama... Pardon me. Mr. Hayama... Lord Kuroba... You wanted to see me? What you were just discussing with the head... It was about that man, Gongjin Zhou, was it not? Yes. I am sure you know that at this time, Lady Miyuki's guardian is being tested. Yes, I am aware of that. I was giving her a progress report. As Lady Miyuki is a leading candidate to be the next head. The Yotsubas must know for sure that her guardian won't one day rise up against the family. It's a necessary step the family must take for the future. There's no way that man has any loyalty toward the Yotsubas! I have no idea why you would say that with such certainty. Master Tatsuya doesn't know... he was nearly killed by the family soon after birth... so if that's your concern, then you're probably jumping at shadows. Hayama! Even I am aware he has no shred of loyalty toward the Yotsubas. Knowing that, Madam assigned Tatsuya to protect Lady Miyuki. Lord Kuroba... Loyalty is actually unnecessary. Only actions have any meaning. Tools have no need to be loyal. Weapons need not have souls. Bastard! Are you calling magicians "weapons"? You may have forgotten this, but I, too, am a magician. Weapons feel no fear. Weapons have no anxiety. There's only the concern that those things may happen. Can you really say that a human heart that tries to kill innocent people... is any better than a soulless weapon? THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART III OCTOBER 20, A.D. 2096 KYOTO STATION Mr. Tatsuya! Ms. Miyuki! Ms. Minami! Good morning! Minoru! Oh my gosh! I can't believe someone else as drop-dead gorgeous as Miyuki existed! Nice to meet you. I'm Minoru Kudou of Second High School. All right, let's leave our luggage at the hotel, then head over to the competition venue. KYOTO NEW INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER It doesn't look like it'll be easy to infiltrate in a large group. But on the other hand, it's ideal for small groups to disperse and hide in. Since they can hide in residential homes if they're in groups of two or three. An old caster would have all kinds of ways to escape notice... like throwing up a barrier that impedes recognition. Should we split up and walk around the area? If there's a barrier, I think we could at least sense some discomfort. No, that wouldn't be efficient. If they're just going to hide in houses in small groups, they'll keep it to the bare minimum, so outsiders won't notice the barrier. Then, what should we do? I'll try casting a search spell. Would you mind giving me a hand, Erika and Leo? Sure! Leave it to me! I guess there's no way out of it! Sure, I'll do it. I'm counting on you. Tatsuya... Ms. Miyuki and Ms. Sakurai... Could you patrol the downtown area like we discussed last week? Uh... I'll show Mr. Tatsuya and the others around. Since it wouldn't be good for Second High, either, if the same thing as last year were to happen. The Traditionalist base closest to the direction in which Gongjin Zhou is said to have escaped... is in Kuramayama. Would you like to go there, Mr. Tatsuya? No, let's head back to the city. You mean the middle of the city? Brother, do you think that Gongjin Zhou may be hiding where there are lots of people? Yes. I see. Like hiding a tree in a forest, right? A Traditionalist base in a fairly populated area... There are maybe three places, including Kiyomizu Shrine. That's less than I thought. The sects that are carrying out the true traditions hold a lot of sway in Kyoto. So, the "in-name-only" emerging sects have been driven into the nearby mountains. Master Minoru... Why would the Traditionalists of Kyoto who are in such a situation... protect a foreign magician who's brought numerous disasters onto Japan? This is just speculation, but deep down, they probably wanted to turn him away. But the Traditionalists were in so deep with Gongjin Zhou that they couldn't get out of it. Meaning there was a reason why they couldn't cut ties with him? The Traditionalists were being fed a supply of defected tacticians by Gongjin Zhou. On the surface, it looks like the Traditionalists were helping Gongjin Zhou... but the reality seems to be that... Gongjin Zhou was helping the Traditionalists to bolster their forces. HIGASHIYAMA WARD Let's start by going to Kiyomizu Shrine. Let's search the downtown area. It looks like they're here. From the mountains? The only presence I'm detecting is in the mountains... but it's not a given that the enemy will only emerge from there. And it might not just be humans that attack us. Watch your backs. I'll handle it! What are they, ninjas? Interesting! Leo, keep your heart hot and your mind cool, okay? Sorry! I owe you one! And sorry, Mikihiko! I'm supposed to be protecting you, but you protected me! Hey, you protected me from that surprise attack. We've got each other's backs. Okay! Let's leave it at that, then! Leave the enemy on the side to me! I'll back you up! Let's go, dammit! Oh, crap! A clone? Thunder Child! Is that the last of them? Doesn't seem like reinforcements are on the way right now. Still, who would've thought they'd send ninjas? You mean ninjutsu users. KURAMAYAMA SAKYO WARD KYOTO NEW INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER There was a base in Kuramayama built by Ancient Magic users... who practiced ninjutsu. I think these people must be casters from there. Oh yeah? Is that the story, then? Interesting! It never gets boring being around you guys! Is that the enemy? Compound-Forms? No! These are water-based puppet spell demons! They've got actual bodies! Hey, they're no big deal! Whoa! Oh, crap! Let's get out of... You can't be serious! Garuda flame! They really did a number on him. This one's in horrible shape, too, but he seems to be alive. That's weird. What is? Why isn't the water seeping into the ground? What's going on? It's the enemy's magic! Xiangliu?! Get out of the way! Acid? No, it's a corrosive spell! Watch out! Unlike acid, it's not just the parts that get doused with that liquid that'll melt! Where's the caster? Over there? But... Erika, Leo! Let's retreat for now! I agree with you on that! But how do you plan on doing that?! It may be kin to an evil deity, but Xiangliu is a water attribute. If it's a spell cast by accessing the highest-ranked water deity, Dragon God... But... can I pull it off? Masaki Ichijo? Are you all right? THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART IV ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E12.en-US Did you find out anything? No, I can't with this jumble of gazes all around. What about you, Mr. Tatsuya? I've checked every single gaze aimed at Miyuki but didn't detect anything suspicious. A-All of them? Yes. As far as scandalous looks go, she's being bombarded by them, but the same goes for you, I guess. Brother... You shouldn't tease Minoru. Let's get back to the search. There are traces of Ancient Magic. This is... It looks like they were using familiars to surveil the area. They're hidden skillfully. There are still traces up there. Welcome! TOFU Table for four? No. That's right. Party of four, coming through! I guess we'll get started after we've had lunch. Two orders of yudofu and two orders of yuba hot pot, please. Very well. Also, I was told about this place by Mr. Kudou of Ikoma. Do you think I could meet with the proprietor? Mr. Kudou of Ikoma, right? Understood. I never thought that I'd get to meet with someone from the Kudou Family like this. I no longer have any intention of stirring up trouble with anyone from Nine. Forgive me, but aren't you a member of the Traditionalists? Yes. I am a conjurer who leads a branch of the Traditionalists. How can a Traditionalist magician... not be hostile toward magicians from the former Ninth Institute led by the Kudou Family? Didn't the Traditionalists form because of their enmity toward the former Ninth Institute? Initially, we were serious about plotting our revenge. But that only concerned the former Ninth Institute, and we had no intention of betraying our homeland. Are you talking about the fact that you guys took in the defected immortalists? We can no longer put up with the antics of the Nara branch. Why would they take in casters from the Continent... knowing full well they'd turn out to be traitors within the walls? Could you show us that those aren't just empty words? We're searching for a Chinese magician who escaped from Yokohama. His name is Gongjin Zhou. He's a dangerous man who's brought numerous disasters upon this country. Understood. I'll share the information that I've managed to obtain. Gongjin Zhou is not in the city of Kyoto. The last time we were able to locate him, he was at the headquarters of a group of former Esoteric Buddhist priests near the Bamboo Grove. KYOTO UJI After that, he appears to have headed south, but there's no sign of him having left Uji. If I'm being honest, I still haven't let go of my grudge against the former Ninth Institute. But you people had the decency to show us the minimum amount of courtesy. There was no meaningless bloodshed. Thank you for sharing such valuable information. One more thing. Watch out for the Kuramayama and Arashiyama factions. They've been completely duped by the magicians from the Continent. The Temple of the Golden Pavilion didn't yield any clues, either, did it? No. Hey! Ichijo... Ms... Shiba! Long time no see! So, you're here in Kyoto, too, Ichijo? Yes. I thought I'd check it out before next week's Thesis Competition. He saved us from a pinch, you know! We learned that the agent... who guided the Great Asian Alliance during the Yokohama Disturbance last year... is being sheltered in the Kyoto area. I'm here on a mission to find him. A mission? Shiba, are you... Not only am I a student at First High School... I'm also a special officer of the JGDF 101st Brigade Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion. What... did you say?! Ichijo, I know I don't have to tell you this, but keep this to yourself. Right. So, this is Tatsuya's technique. He drags other people into his affairs by force like this. Let's get back to the subject. This agent is an Ancient Magician who goes by Gongjin Zhou, and there's a chance that he'll do something to sabotage the Thesis Competition. Are you serious? Ichijo... Do you know something? Y-Yeah. I see. So, it's him? It's him, right? During the Yokohama Incident last year, part of the invasion force fled into Chinatown. I pressed the residents of Chinatown to hand them over. The young guy who'd detained the invasion force soldiers... and handed them over to us announced himself as... Gongjin Zhou? That's right. By the way, what kind of magic does this guy use? I hear he uses a spell called "Ghost Walker." That's a spell used by Ancient Magicians from the Continent. It's Sensory Interference Magic used to disorient the sense of direction. Direction? Like, for instance, drowning someone by disorienting him so he can't tell if he's going up or down? It's mainly known to be used for... throwing off your pursuer's sense of direction, so that even though you're visible to him, he'll never catch up to you, no matter what. Not all of Ghost Walker's sequences are that large in scale. Wouldn't they also be effective on a personal combat level? I think we should actually be more wary of that. What kind of combat, for example? Casting spells at each other while at a standstill is one thing... but if you're both battling while changing directions at a furious pace, losing sight of your opponent could lead to making yourself vulnerable to a fatal degree. I see. If you're disoriented... you wouldn't be able to tell which direction you're facing. At the same time... that means you also wouldn't know where your opponent is from your own standpoint. Let's set aside the topic of Ghost Walker for now and discuss today. Mikihiko, tell us about the enemy you fought. The enemies who attacked us were ninjutsu users. They were probably either ninjas from Kuramayama... or ninjas who'd escaped from there. But... they were being led by an immortalist from the Continent. We made some progress on our end, too. Not enough to be called a clue, but we were able to narrow down the range where Gongjin Zhou is hiding. I'm thinking of going to Arashiyama tomorrow. OCTOBER 21, A.D. 2096 I'm sorry, Mr. Tatsuya. Don't give another thought. It's not as if you're at fault here, Minoru. Even still... I'm ashamed of myself. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're doing great for us. You really think so? That's how I truly feel. Not only have you been more than helpful... I'm also sure that when push comes to shove, I'll be asking for your assistance again. You need to be ready then, so don't overdo it now. All right, I won't. I'll be leaving Minami with you. She's an expert at housework. And just like you, depending on her would make her happier. So, ask for anything no matter how trivial it may be. Thank you very much. Minami, sorry. Look after Minoru, will you? Very well! I am well aware that this is my job. Just leave Master Minoru's care to me. Master Minoru, please rest up well today. All right. I'll take it easy in bed, then. Ms. Sakurai, being stared at like that is embarrassing for me. I-I'm so sorry! Shiba... I thought we were heading to Arashiyama. Right. But first... Sorry I'm late, Tatsuya. No, you're right on time. These are the clothes Mr. Nakura was wearing. And this blood? These bloodstains are all from the victim. Mr. Nakura's corpse was found to be pierced through the stomach from behind, and his chest had exploded from inside. Ms. Mayumi, wasn't Mr. Nakura an expert at casting spells that used liquids? Oh, right, now I remember! Mr. Nakura told me his specialty was turning water into needles and piercing his opponents with them. If that's the case, did Mr. Nakura turn his own blood into needles and fire them, maybe? That's literally counterattacking at the cost of his life. If Gongjin Zhou's clothes... still have any traces of the deceased's blood on them, it will give us a clue. Just in case. Thank goodness. Master Minoru's condition seems to be stabilizing now. It's so strange. Even though I haven't known Master Minoru for long... it doesn't feel as if I've met him for the first time. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART IV Is this where it happened? I'd like to take a look at the surrounding area. Would that be all right? Yes. I'm the one who asked you to come with me after all. If you have any ideas, I'll be happy to go along with you. Brother! Thirteen attackers. Ichijo! Leave this to me! This noise is similar to Cast Jamming! Even if I add the one I just defeated, that only makes 12. There's one missing. Ichijo! I'll handle this! Kan! What's that? No way! Ichijo! Any magic that has a direct effect will get slashed! Any magic that has a direct effect will get slashed? No. My Rupture isn't that lame a spell! These magicians are puppets. So, that's their headquarters, huh? This is an emergency, Mr. Tatsuya! Master Minoru's health has suddenly taken a turn for the worse! All right. I'll come right back. I'm going to get in touch with Ms. Fujibayashi, so keep on looking after him, Minami. I know it won't be easy for you on your own, but I'm counting on you. How's Minoru doing? The medicine's working, so he's asleep now. Although he did look like he was in a lot of anguish just now. Listen, Tatsuya. I have a favor to ask of you. What would that be? About Minoru's health... Medically speaking, he has a healthy body. The doctors have told us they can't figure out why he's so prone to falling ill. I... Not just myself... but also the researchers of the Fujibayashi Clan are all of the same opinion. The cause of Minoru's delicate constitution must lie in his Psion bodies. And what is that you'd like me to do? I want you to take a look at Minoru's Psion bodies. With your Elemental Sight. Ms. Fujibayashi... For me to take that deep a look means that not only Minoru's physical information, but also his genetic data and even the Kudou roots would be revealed. Do you still want to go through with it? Please. I'll take full responsibility. Brother! Brother! Brother! I'm all right. No need to worry. Tatsuya, what did you see? We were attacked at the foot of Ogurayama. There were 13 attackers in all. Twelve Esoteric Buddhist Ancient Magicians and one defected tactician. We handed them all over to the police. That's par for the course for you, Miyuki and the Ichijos' heir apparent. Even if there'd been ten times as many, they wouldn't have had a chance. They weren't that easy to deal with. Miyuki and Ichijo should get all the credit. And now, as for what's coming next... Aren't we going to check out of the hotel today and return to Tokyo? I'd like the rest of you to go back to Tokyo as planned. I'll be staying one more night. I plan to go to the police again tomorrow and ask about the people we caught today. Brother, in that case, I'll also— Miyuki, you're the Student Council president. Being absent from school at this time of year wouldn't be a good look. Understood. KYOTO Because you wouldn't stay with me, Brother, I was quite anxious. Don't worry. I was watching you the whole time. I'd never take my eyes off you. You're right. Forgive me. There's no need to apologize. I know it was sudden, and I feel bad about that. I'll be coming home tomorrow for sure... so lock up tight tonight and go to bed. Really, now, Brother... how old do you think I am? No matter how old you are, you'll always be my little sister. Yes, you're right! All right then, I will do just as I was told by you. Lock up with extra care and retire to bed. Good night, Brother. It's a little early but good night. So, this is the place? No signs of any traps. Optical Camouflage, huh? Even if you become invisible, I can still see you. Why don't you stop wasting my time and show yourselves? Restrain him and exorcise him! Don't do anything unnecessary. All you have to do is answer my questions. Gongjin Zhou was here, wasn't he? The Chinese magician who fled here... from the Yokohama Chinatown. Yes. Where did Gongjin Zhou say he was going? To Uji. He said there was a good place to lie low in near the Futagozuka Ruins. All right. Thanks for your work. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART V ▶ The Irregular at Magic High School S04E13.en-US Brother! Welcome home! I'm home. Sorry you had to stay home this time. Oh no. Just seeing you safe and sound... is enough for me! Don't worry. The job our aunt requested is proceeding well. I could even say I've pretty much fulfilled my part of the job. No. That's for you to handle, Brother. Well then, what are you wondering about? You can ask me. Brother... What was the cause of Minoru's condition? Minoru's magical power is so strong... that his body can't withstand it. That's just the state he's in now, right? Brother, you saw the cause of his conditions, didn't you? Why would you ask me that? The way you acted that day... wasn't normal. What exactly is causing you concern? Brother, please! I want you to tell me what's troubling you so! Please share your anxieties with me! It's better that you don't know. Please! Please don't suffer all by yourself! Fine. It's a pretty shocking story, so I want you to stay strong while you're listening to me. All right. Minoru and Ms. Fujibayashi... are half siblings. MAKOTO'S YOUNGER SISTER MAKOTO KYOKO MINORU That can't be! After all, Ms. Fujibayashi's mother is Minoru's father's... biological sister. Minoru's a genetically modified being. He was probably born from artificial insemination. So, strictly speaking, they didn't conduct incest... but that doesn't change the fact that he's the child of biological siblings. Then... Minoru's condition is an ill effect of incest? I can't say for sure. The problem is the imbalance in his Psion body... and physically, he's healthy. There might've been a problem during the modification process. But... we also can't rule out the possibility that it was due to his parents' genes being too similar to each other. We still know so little about how genes can affect the Psion body... and the psyche. But, no... OCTOBER 27, A.D. 2096 THE DAY BEFORE THE THESIS COMPETITION We're here! Mr. Tatsuya... We were able to prepare all of the things you requested. We got the same motorcycle model that you use, Big Bro Tatsuya. As for your attire, we have a set of stabproof and bulletproof clothing ready for you. Would you like to change into them now? Thanks. I'll be using them. Well then, let us show you to your room. So? The thing is, it's hard to believe. The JGDF Uji 2nd Supply Base... There's virtually no doubt that he's being sheltered there. I see. No wonder he's been so hard to find. Fumiya... Yes? Can I make an outside call? Hold on for a second, please. Huh, Tatsuya? What's with the sudden call? Lieutenant, I'm in Kyoto right now. Is that right? Have you found him? We do have an idea where Gongjin Zhou might be hiding. Where would that be? The military police will be mobilizing. Special Officer Oguro, I ask you not to intervene. That doesn't apply to the special mission rules. Ms. Fujibayashi... Where is Gongjin Zhou? As a relative of the Kudous, with whom I've received a promise of cooperation, please answer me. He's inside the JGDF Uji 2nd Supply Base. Tatsuya, just let the JDF handle this! If you're found to have trespassed onto the base, even you won't get off lightly! Understood. Goodbye. Tatsuya— There's our confirmation. What's the plan? We'll mobilize as the sun sets, and infiltrate the base. And your infiltration route? We'll enter openly from multiple gates. Of course, in case he makes a run for it... we'll have people positioned outside the gates, too. I'm not sure if that'll be enough people. Fumiya, Ayako... I'm going to arrange for some reinforcements. There might not be enough time for us to meet up on-site... but when the time comes, I'll be going in, as well. Understood. Please be careful, Mr. Tatsuya. You, too, Fumiya and Ayako. Don't let your guard down. - All right! - Of course! Brother... Please be safe. Is that you, Shiba? What do you want? Ichijo, I've narrowed down where Gongjin Zhou is hiding. For real? I'll be waiting by the southwest entrance of the Uji Futagozuka Park. SUPPLY BASE Gotcha! I'll be right there! JGDF UJI 2nd SUPPLY BASE Dr. Zhou, are you leaving already? Captain Hatae, it pains me to say goodbye, as well... but it seems I've been sniffed out. Is that right? How unfortunate. So long as you're on this base, I wouldn't let them lay a finger on you. It can't be helped. After all, they have His Excellency, Kudou, on their side. I was hoping to learn more about immortality from you. So, when will you be departing? I'm thinking of leaving during the night. Then, at least, let me provide you with a car. I am truly grateful for all that you've done for me. Sorry to keep you waiting. So, where's Gongjin Zhou? Over there. With the JDF?! No way! The JGDF Uji 2nd Supply Base. That's where Gongjin Zhou has been lying low. I'm going to break in by scaling the fence. Ichijo, what are you going to do? If they find out we trespassed onto the base, there'll be hell to pay. And not just for me. At the very least, our school will be forced to withdraw from the Thesis Competition. Even so... I'm a member of the Ten Master Clans! I'll be going, too! If I hadn't been deceived by that man last year, this would've been resolved by now. I can't look the other way! Let's go, Ichijo! Roger that! Thank you. I'll summon you when I'm done... so could you find a place to wait for me? Master Minoru, will you be waiting here? That's right. If Gongjin Zhou manages to escape, he'll be heading this way for sure. And when he comes, I'll have to stop him in his tracks. B-But... even if he decides to cross the Uji River, there's also a bridge over Ootori. That one's an overpass, right? The moment he's on that overpass, his choices for escape routes will be limited. But there's also a chance that he'll flee eastward. It'll be fine. My deduction is not wrong. THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART V It's time. Commence the operation! Right! Well, it's started. Is that Big Bro Tatsuya? Yes. He must be acting as our decoy. I think he must be planning to drive off our prey from the north side to the south. Why would Big Bro Tatsuya do something so dangerous? Mr. Tatsuya has confidence. That no matter how grave the danger he finds himself in, he can overcome it. That's why he willingly takes on the most dangerous tasks, I'm sure. You're right. We can't let Mr. Tatsuya's thoughtfulness go to waste. That would be inexcusable. We must track Gongjin Zhou down without fail. I know that. - What's going on? - Hurry the hell up! Apprehend them! Hurry! What's going on? Someone's trespassed onto the base! There are two of them! They're both thought to be magicians! What? What's the status? They're making their way over here while destroying the supplies! We've been firing at them, but they won't stop! This is the perfect opportunity. I'd like you all to please eliminate those trespassers. Using all of the forces on the base. Captain, I'm going to take you up on your offer and borrow your car. The keys, please. Now then, what are you doing? You must remove those intruders. Unless you eliminate all traces of such rogues... who would break into the base until there's nothing left of their corpses... you can't uphold the prestige of the military. Right. The JDF is being challenged here. Don't let them underestimate you. Make sure you annihilate them. Yes, sir. What kind of magic is that?! This is no time to be asking that! Anyway, you're not disposing of the fuel fast enough! This kind of thing takes time, all right? I'm vaporizing the hydrogen-absorbing liquid in the fuel... and using Convergence-Type Magic to separate the hydrogen gases... turning them into spheres and releasing them into the atmosphere... where there's no chance of it igniting! Blowing things up isn't the only thing you can do, is it? I know! They're firing on us! Live bullets, huh? Looks like they're being manipulated, as well. Is that what's going on? Hey, now they're rolling out tanks! Are you kidding me? Are they planning to start a civil war? We're going to go straight through! Don't blow them up. Are you crazy? What the hell? Leave it to me! Great job. Your praise doesn't make me happy! That's him! What? Huh? What's this? The single needle of a bee, huh? I won't let your death be in vain. Gongjin Zhou is approaching the South Gate here. - Go after him! - Yes, sir! No, I mean, "ma'am"! It doesn't matter! Hurry up and drive! I'm getting some bad vibes. Well, but I'm used to being pursued. Minoru Kudou! Why is he here? What's going on? That boy... He may have hit bystanders and other cars, but he didn't even hesitate to blow up my car! Chi! Is that Parade? Huh? I'm misdirecting his aim with Ghost Walker, but Minoru Kudou's magic is gradually homing in on me! Mr. Tatsuya... I'm leaving the rest to you. Mock Teleportation? Masaki Ichijo... It's been a long time, Gongjin Zhou. You really made a mockery of me that day. Jumping into water before the Ichijo Family's Rupture... is the same as charging into a pile of explosives. Tatsuya Shiba! Ghost Walker! Why isn't my Ghost Walker spell working on you? Ghost Walker is amazing. Your spell was actually effective. I couldn't tell you were trying to slip past me. I don't understand. Are you saying that the attack you just launched was a fluke? I didn't know where you were. But I could detect the movement of Saburo Nakura's blood inside you. Saburo Nakura's blood... from that day? Did he pierce you with needles made of blood, maybe? Normally, foreign substances are dissipated from inside the body after two weeks. I guess he must've poured some extra powerful emotion into it. Emotion? I thought Modern Magic theory had dispensed with that as a factor. No matter what your argument may be, what exists, exists. What doesn't, doesn't. It exists without existing? But some things exist while not existing, and some things don't exist while also existing, you know. Save your lectures for when you're behind bars. Although I might not be able to grant you that much time. Either way, you're going to kill me, then? That's not up to me. So, there's no point in begging for my life? As long as Saburo Nakura's blood remains inside you, you can never escape me. So, this is the end? Yes, this is the end. True. It does seem like it. However, you cannot capture me! I will never be wiped out! Even if I should die, I will go on existing! Ichijo, step back! Did Gongjin Zhou really die? He hasn't gotten away. There's no question that Gongjin Zhou burned to death in those flames. Brother, are you all right? Yes. I'm fine. Thank goodness! What about Gongjin Zhou? He's dead. He's no longer with us. Just what I'd expect of you, Brother. I'll be awaiting your return, then. Right. Welcome home, Brother! I'm home, Miyuki. OCTOBER 28, A.D. 2096 THE DAY OF THE THESIS COMPETITION I see. So, the person who killed Mr. Nakura committed suicide? He took his own life after we'd driven him into a corner... so I'm not sure if we can call it a suicide. It's better that way. Since it means you avenged Mr. Nakura for me. Thanks, Tatsuya! As you can see, it is possible to conclude... that the essence of Engraving-Type spells... isn't dependent upon the Engraved object itself. Next up will be Second High School's presentation. The theme is "The Principle of Sensory Interference Magic... THE THESIS AND THE PRINCIPLE OF SENSORY INTERFERENCE MAGIC AND THE THEORY BEHIND ITS ACTIVATION SEQUENCE and the Theory Behind its Activation Sequence." It will be presented by Minoru Kudou. What? Minoru? ...assuming this, all Sensory Interference Magic... created when thoughts are formed can theoretically be developed... into magic as a pure technology... by observing and analyzing the Psion information bodies. As you just heard... Tatsuya Shiba is beneficial to the Yotsubas, and his loyalty toward his job also seems impeccable. The purpose of this mission was to test Tatsuya. The result was as Mr. Hayama reported just now. You all agree with him, don't you? We're going to have to acknowledge it. True, it's a talent that we wouldn't want to lose. He passed this time. This time, that is. Don't you think we should let go of our irrational prejudices? I agree. It's time we became more objective. But it's also an objective fact that Tatsuya Shiba has only one-sided skills. What do you think, Mr. Kuroba? I failed this mission. I don't think I have the right to voice my opinion on this matter. In that case, let us put our conclusion on hold until the New Year's banquet. DECEMBER, A.D. 2096 MAYA YOTSUBA Tatsuya... Aunt Maya... You will attend this year's banquet on New Year's Day. INVITATION FOR THE NEW YEAR'S BANQUET BEST REGARDS MAYA YOTSUBA THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL
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