Radiant

People are not born human. They become human.

This is a world overflowing with a power known as Fantasia.

Those who wield this power can become either heroes or demons.

Monsters fall from the sky.

Is this a punishment sent by God

or an attack by demons?

Or could it be the wrath of Mother Nature?

The one thing known for certain is that these monsters—

called Nemesis—bring disaster.

They bring fear and death to all humans they touch.

Even those who do survive their touch are permanently cursed.

There are those who stand to fight these dangerous foes.

People who survived contact with the Nemesis,

tainted humans who bear their curse

and are, at times, more fearsome than the Nemesis themselves.

They are sorcerers.

This is the story of a boy who strives to become a great sorcerer

and save the world.

The Young Sorcerer -Seth-

"The Young Sorcerer."

Whoops, sorry!

I'm taking these!

That's so good!

Oh, crap! I was supposed to meet Tommy!

Seth sure is late.

Hey!

Sorry I'm late!

Seth?

Hey! I'm finally here!

Apprentice Sorcerer Seth

Were you waiting long?

You're late, Seth!

You said you were gonna show me your magic where no one else could see!

I said I'm sorry.

To make up for being late, I'll show you my best stuff!

Really?

Ta-da!

I'm not supposed to let anyone see those,

so this is a special occasion.

You didn't take these from Alma's bookshelf without asking, did you?

Urk!

As long as I put them back before she notices, it'll be fine.

Anyway!

Just watch this!

Meteor Drops!

Nothing's happening.

That's weird.

O-Okay, let's do this one!

Repulse!

Seth...

If you can't do it, there's no shame in telling the truth.

Okay, forget this boring stuff!

I'm gonna show you some original magic that I came up with myself!

Just watch!

Titan...

Punch!

Seth, that's amazing!

Cows?!

Ah, uh...

Run!

This always happens when I hang out with you, Seth!

Just keep running, Tommy!

Huh? What'd you say?

So sorry about that, ma'am.

I just sold the last of my rope and boards.

Try again some other day.

You know...

Freelance Sorcerer / Pursuit-Style Hunter Alma

I can plainly see that you have some in back.

Just what problem do you have with me, huh?

No violence, please!

I haven't done anything violent!

I know who you are! You're the sorcerer who just moved in at the edge of the island!

Ptooey! I don't sell to sorcerers!

You're gonna use the rope and boards to abduct our kids

and sacrifice them, aren't you?!

First of all, I just want to buy some rope and boards.

Second, I have no intention of sacrificing you.

And third...

You don't have a choice in this matter.

Do as I say, or I'll blow this whole damn shop to bits!

I'll get them for you right away!

See? You do have them.

What's all the ruckus?

Huh?! Seth?!

Hey, those are our cattle!

Who tore up our fence?!

It's Seth!

That kid again?!

E-Everyone, it's okay!

I'll take care of this!

What the hell can you do?!

I really blew it!

If Alma finds out about this, I'm dead!

She found out!

I told you!

That boy's always getting into something.

Ow...

Don't you "ow" me!

Alma!

You can't keep causing trouble for everyone!

Well... I hit a rock, and it flew into the ranch.

You'll be punished when we get home.

Please, no!

Hey, sorcerers!

How dare you mess up our village?!

You wrecked our cattle ranch, too!

Hey, you've got it all wrong! I'm the one who broke the fence!

Alma saved us!

Shut up! All you people do is make trouble!

You infected good-for-nothings!

We don't want any sorcerers around here!

Everyone...

Seth...

Tommy! Were you playing with that sorcerer boy again?

You know your father told you to stay away from him!

Y-Yeah, but...

We don't even have any Nemesis out here.

Sorcerers bring us nothing but bad fortune!

I'll pay for the damage.

Alma!

Seth, talking won't do any good at this point.

Let's go.

Hold it right there!

Sorry you had to put up with this idiot.

Hey!

It wasn't even your fault.

It was my fault.

Yep, it sure was.

But this is a lot more complicated than that.

How many times have I told you?

Those people are afraid of us.

This isn't fair!

Why do I have to clean the walls?!

Less grumbling, more working!

Aw, but...

First, you started a fire on that plantation that dried up all the lake water.

And today you wrecked a cattle ranch by punching a boulder into it,

ran all over the place with the cattle,

and made enemies of everyone in the village.

You're not allowed to go to that island for a while. Got it?

For how long?

Until I say you can!

Mess up bad enough, and you'll get arrested by the royal capital

and end up being executed.

Also, I know you've been taking my grimoires without my permission.

No more of that, either.

B-But that's only because I want to become a respectable sorcerer as soon as I can!

Quiet!

You haven't even become a respectable person yet!

Treating me like a little kid...

I heard that!

If you want to be treated like an adult, shut up and get cleaning.

Fine!

Alma...

Why did you have to let them put all the blame on you?

Sorcerers are too amazing for that!

They see us the same way they see the Nemesis that bring disaster upon humanity.

In other words, we're monsters.

You're not a monster, Alma!

People who live good, upstanding lives