Radiant

Monsters called Nemesis bring disaster.

The only ones who can fight these dangerous foes are the sorcerers.

However, the sorcerers are considered tainted beings and feared by most.

Seth left Alma, who raised him,

to set off on a journey to find Radiant.

Meanwhile, the world begins to move in a new direction.

What will he see at the end of his journey?

Hey!

Are you the Alma who sent for help retrieving some remains?

I'm Doc, the authority on Nemesis research!

Researcher Doc

Captain Dragunov, we will soon enter the airspace indicated by the report.

What shall we do with the sorcerer we captured?

What choice do we have but to take her with us until we reach home?

Inquisition Captain Dragunov

Yes, sir.

My goodness...

A sorcerer, eh?

A Meeting in the Sky -Encounter-

"A Meeting in the Sky."

Man, this island's really in the middle of nowhere.

It took ages to find it.

I called you three days ago.

Honestly, that's the problem with you Artemis people.

Huh? But I sent out my assistant to meet with you first.

A little redhead! Didn't she come here?

I've never seen anyone like that.

Don't give me stupid excuses.

Did she get lost again?

Huh?

Oh, just talking to myself...

So, by the way, as for my travel expenses...

You get a reward if you bring back the Nemesis remains, don't you?

Did you think I didn't know that, you little miser?

C-Curses! The hag knew!

Huh?

Well, let's get those remains before the Inquisition finds us, shall we?

It's already been three days.

I hope Seth's doing all right.

Titan Punch!

This kid's using some weird technique! Be careful!

Why do I have to get arrested?!

What's this kid's deal?

What about you guys?! What's with this ship?!

You wanna fight me, you jerks?!

What's all the commotion?

Think you can beat me with sheer numbers?

This kid crashed into the ship, sir!

I could take out all you guys with a single punch!

What?

H-Hey! Quit poking me!

He crossed into our ship's course.

And don't push me!

He seemed suspicious, so we tried to interrogate him, and...

Hey, quit it! Quit poking me!

And quit pushing me!

He started to fight, huh?

Quit pushing, I said!

Darn it!

I told you! I'm just not that good

with a broom yet!

You're a sorcerer, then?

That's right!

I'm Seth the sorcerer.

I'm still in training, though.

Are you an idiot?

What'd you say?!

Only idiots call people idiots! Alma said so!

Is he really that ignorant?

It seems word of our laws hasn't reached the hinterlands yet.

Yes, sir.

Boy, you used magic in our presence.

If, after that, you can show us no identification or permit,

we have no choice but to arrest you.

I didn't do anything wrong!

But you might later.

What?!

I'm sorry, but that's the law now.

We are Inquisitors, and it's our job to enforce that law throughout the land.

But that's...

Apprehend him!

Sir!

Hey!

Hey! That's my stuff!

C'mon, give it back! Give it back, I said!

This dumb cage can't withstand my magic!

Titan Punch!

Ow!

Huh?

I can't gather Fantasia.

What's going on?

It's a black silver cage, designed to block out Fantasia.

We specialize in dealing with your type.

Did you think we wouldn't be prepared?

What are you gonna do with me?!

You'll spend ten years in the capital dungeon.

What—

But then I won't be able to look for Radiant!

Radiant?

It's a fairy tale told among sorcerers.

They say it's where the Nemesis come from.

Boy, do you think such a place really exists?

It does!

I'm gonna go there and crush all the Nemesis!

He wants to escape so badly, he'll say anything.

Huh?!

No, he really is just an idiot.

Who are you calling an idiot?! Only idiots call—

You've already said that.

Listen, boy. I'm telling you this for your own good.

That word is taboo. You don't want to go around saying it too loudly.

Don't add to your crimes by saying any more than necessary.

What do you mean, my crimes?

That's enough. Just behave.

Excuse me.

Is it true that sorcerers are cursed?

That's exactly why we Inquisitors are cracking down on them!

That's right. Those who survive contact with a Nemesis

receive its curse upon their bodies.

A curse that taints them and makes all others despise them.

That's what it means to acquire the ability to use magic.

What are you talking about?! Sorcerers aren't like that at all!

Hey! Wait!

Listen to me!

Hey, darn you!

Wait! Wait, I said!

Hey!

I'm in trouble.

I guess this is why Alma always nagged me to keep my horns hidden.

By the way, Seth, where do you plan to go?

Huh?

That's not an answer.

Well... Up, I guess!

Down, then! Way below the surface!

You need to make your way to a town called Artemis.

Huh? Why?

How do you expect to find Radiant with no clue where to start looking?!

So if I go there, I'll find some clues?

I'm not sure there's anyone who knows.

I'm just saying you'll have a slightly better chance there than anywhere else.

What's there, anyway?

Artemis is a research town where sorcerers gather.

Go there and look for someone named Yaga.

Yaga?

e's one of the most powerful sorcerers around.

Most powerful sorcerer...

Most powerful!

He might know a little something, at least.

Also...

When you arrive in the city, make sure you steer clear of the yellow cat.

She said to find Yaga in this city of sorcerers,

and something about a yellow cat...

What a great nap.

Good morning!

Who's she?!

Inquisition vessel. Regularly rushes through the sky to crack down on sorcerers.

My name's Seth. What's yours?

I'm Melie.

I was on my way to Island 21 of Pompo Hills,

Sorcerer Melie

but I got lost.

Island 21... That's where I lived!

Wow, what a coincidence!

I was headed there to retrieve a Nemesis!

A Nemesis? Who the heck are you?

I'm a sorcerer. I was sent from Artemis.

From Artemis?!

Yes!

Hey, that's...

This is Mister Boobrie.

Mister Boobrie

Your pet?

More like my friend.

O-Oh...

Melie, you said? So you got caught, too?

Even though you're a sorcerer from Artemis?

I'm still in training, though.

I-I see.

And I got separated from the only person who could prove my identity.

His name is Doc.

Once he comes to get me, I think I'll be okay.

I see.

Hey! Those horns...

They're really cool!

Y-You think so?

Does magic come out of them? Like, in beams?

No!

Oh... That's too bad.

Man, what's with you?! You're so weird!

It's nice to meet you, Seth!

What was that?!

E-Excuse me!

Look! Here's my ID!

See? See?

Look! Look!

Come on, look! Look!

See? It's me!

Right?!

If these Inquisition guys find out I'm carrying Nemesis remains...

Oh! Doc! It's you!