Mahoutsukai no Yome Season 2 (The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2)

Here she comes.

I'd like you to come to the College, Chise.

I believe I've spoken about it before.

You mentioned that it's a school for sorcerers and a mutual aid organization.

I'm not convinced.

Why should Chise go to such a place, when she is a mage?

In addition to being a Sleigh Beggy,

Chise carries two curses with her.

The curse of the dragon, and the curse of immortality.

I apologize if this comes across as insensitive,

but as a researcher, she's too great an opportunity to pass up.

Might we ask for your cooperation?

Of course, we would support you to the best of our ability, as well.

If you'd like, we can arrange for you to take classes with the other students.

We won't burden you overmuch,

and I'll ensure you receive the maximum compensation we can offer.

Maybe we'll even find a way to lift the curses.

Chise.

I'll step out for the time being.

Please, talk it out.

What do you think, Elias?

I absolutely hate it.

I don't want them prodding at you.

But...

What about you?

I've been thinking for a while now...

About how I don't know anything.

It's why I default to sacrificing myself whenever there's a need.

Even though people tell me that's a bad thing.

I told you not to try to do everything by yourself.

You think that by destroying yourself, you can earn the right to be here.

I don't understand why that's bad.

What's the difference between what you tried to earn

by sacrificing yourself, and what I want?!

But if there are things I can learn

in order not to have to sacrifice myself to solve problems...

If I can accomplish what I want without hurting anyone...

I want to learn that.

It might be of help to me or someone else someday.

They might dissect you.

You'll help me if they try, right?

I understand your point of view.

I have a lot to say, but, well...

I'll attend the College with you, then.

Huh?

Pleased to meet you. I'm Liza.

Liza Quillyn.

I'm the president of the English College.

Thank you sincerely for your cooperation, Chise Hatori.

We intend to repay you properly.

Here you are.

As a token of welcome.

Thank you.

This place exists to protect and nurture not just you, but everyone here.

Try not to become too complacent, but make yourself at home and enjoy your time here.

Okay.

Good day.

As of today, you'll be a special student here.

Ainsworth will be a visiting instructor in the Magic Department.

I'll take you there next.

How was she?

Promising.

She may be a bit lacking in confidence, but she seems to have a strong will.

Meaning?

She steers her own ship.

A sky underground?

We're using sorcery to project the sky from another location.

Now, this way, please.

This is a view of the entire College.

It's comprised of several underground towers.

The administration tower is here in the center.

The training tower,

book management tower,

dormitory tower,

classroom tower,

laboratory tower,

and waste disposal facility tower, making seven in total.

Each tower then is separated into different floors.

You don't have to remember all of this now.

Uh-huh...

Now, I'd like to show you around each of the towers right away...

But, there's someone waiting eagerly to meet you first. My apologies.

Welcome!

Th-Thanks.

I'm Alexandra Heath.

I'm in charge of the medical room.

Chise Hatori.

Follow me.

We'll get your examination done in the other room.

You won't have to worry about any prying eyes.

No observers, please.

I'm her guardian.

There are things that are difficult to say, especially to friends,

especially to family, and especially to guardians.

U-Um...

I'm sorry.

I still haven't finished giving these two a tour of the College yet.

So...

Then you two have fun together!

Well... I'll show you around the staff room, then.

I don't need a room.

I see.

You made a fairy medicine and nearly died.

You took in a dragon's curse and nearly died.

You were gutted by a wandering sorcerer and nearly died.

And then you swapped eyeballs and were given his curse of immortality.

Quite the troublemaker, hmm?

You seem quite reckless, but you've done well.

You must think about the people around you, too, though.

Yes.

Well, is there anything else that you'd like to discuss?

Actually...

I was a little surprised earlier.

In the medical room, I mean.

I thought you might refuse to leave her side.

I mean, you can hide in the shadows, can't you?

I don't have any biological organs inside my body.

Yet, when I think about the time Chise caught me hiding near her...

I feel something like my organs tensing.

So I won't do it.

You mean, you're afraid?

Afraid?

Oh, um...

I'm just saying I might personally describe that as the sensation of being afraid.

Afraid...

I see.

It's not a sensation I'd like to experience for too long.

Why did you come to the College with her?

What changed?

I had no choice.

You could say I'm here as a guard.

I see.

The Seven Shields are not a monolith.

The current absence is significant.

It's somewhat unstable.

Please do keep a good eye on her.

Right.

He's right, though.

To think I'd be doing such a thing, in such a populous place...

I wonder what she's doing right now.

Would she be surprised if she learned about me now?

Ainsworth.

Ever since you swapped left eyes with the sorcerer,

you have frequent flashbacks to memories that aren't yours.