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Beastward Academy
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00:05I finally got the 10,000th. Elias will be so pleased.
00:18Elias, the 10,000th level 8 essence. Today's the day you take human form.
00:27You have no idea how dangerous it was.
00:38We can form the bond now, can't we?
00:41Thank you, sister.
00:45Hilda.
00:47Thanks to 10 years of your devotion, we couldn't have bonded without you.
00:58Supreme Essence.
01:01How dare you keep this from me all along.
01:03No! The Academy's shield relies on it!
01:22Everyone, quickly take cover!
01:26Why would you do this?
01:28Why? Because you are stupid. And tedious.
01:31Oh dear sister. Premier in the Academy. And still, no one wants you.
01:37Don't waste your time on her.
01:39Even looking at her makes me sick.
01:41Compared to you, she's nothing.
01:42Pathetic. See? Elias has always chosen me, no matter how much you did for him.
01:47Farewell, sister!
01:59I curse you both. If I get another chance, I will not let this happen.
02:14Everyone is still here. Good. That's good. That's good.
02:19As tradition dictates, I now proclaim the decennial bonding ceremony of Beast Word Academy underway.
02:29I have returned to the day it all started.
02:33Fire Dragon. He boasts a pure bloodline unseen in a decade.
02:40Elaine Tidesong. As our premier apprentice, you are the only one fit to master him.
02:47Though he is not easily tame.
02:50The Fire Dragon just refused her?
02:51He is of noble blood. Proud beyond measure. But there's no one better than Elaine.
02:55Hilda! Step away, it's dangerous!
03:03Professor, I know I'm nothing compared to my sister. It's just...
03:06I've never seen such a magnificent creature. And he seems to... like me more?
03:11Professor Talon, since their hearts are already entwined, let them have each other.
03:16What? She's a mere initiate!
03:17I will not bond with the Fire Dragon. In fact, my choice lies...
03:24Feathered serpent! A lowly half-breed?
03:39Professor Talon, since the Fire Dragon refused to serve as my mount, I shall take this little serpent.
03:45Elaine, you're the premier! Only the Fire Dragon is worthy of you!
03:49Such lowly beast isn't even worthy of being the Fire Dragon's lackey!
03:53Professor, my decision stands.
03:55Professor, then it's done. The Fire Dragon goes to Hilda.
03:59In three months, the Beastware trials will judge your progress with the utmost rigor.
04:04Hilda, how could you do that? The Fire Dragon was meant for Elaine!
04:08Right! How can you steal from your own sister?
04:11I didn't. He chose me first.
04:17Brilliant. With that Fire Dragon, she'll be our new premier by morning.
04:20Hmph. The newest initiate, and yet she scoops the finest prize in the hall.
04:25A treacherous beast was never a good choice.
04:29In my past life, Alias was just as arrogant. He refused to forge the bond with me.
04:37To feed his growth, I risked death on every hunt. Hunting man-eaters. Just to secure the beast essence.
04:49He never once spared a glass for my wounds. He only had eyes for what he needed.
05:04When I was away, Hilda would come to him. I knew. I told myself she was just trying to help.
05:11But I never expected them to be this cruel.
05:19In this life, I won't let them betray me. Not again.
05:46A familiar shares its master's magic. You and Alias.
05:51You would have made an unstoppable pairing.
05:53But as you saw, Professor, he has no desire to bond with me.
05:57A beast's will can be guided. I shall speak with Hilda again and have Alias return to me.
06:02Professor, I seek no mighty instrument of power, but a true companion.
06:10He is not so bad, after all.
06:14Fine. But remember, the beastward trials is in three months. Academy's judgment is absolute.
06:21Any beast that falls short of the standard will be stripped from its master.
06:39Oh, Elaine. If you truly wanted Alias, why didn't you just ask?
06:44What? No. Weren't you begging him? Hoping the Professor hand Alias back to you?
06:50Ridiculous.
06:53My dearest sister. I'd love to return him, but...
06:59He refuses to leave with you. Drop the act, Hilda.
07:02Hilda. I have no interest in your precious mount. Save that energy for the trials.
07:08Speaking of the trials, I have to apologize in advance.
07:12When Alias makes me the new premiere, where will that leave you?
07:22This time, let me see how Hilda gets this bloodsucker to take human form without me.
07:27Only if you can afford him.
07:33Of course I can! But can your little worm even survive three months?
07:59I have no interest in my life.
08:00So you would defend your master, Alias? You just detest me?
08:03Elaine! The Fire Dragon is Academy's most precious beast in a decade. You will be punished if you hurt him.
08:09So my serpent deserves to die? It's just a lowly half-breed. There are hundreds like it in the Beast
08:13Pavilion.
08:15No wonder last time, he died at your hands in just a year.
08:22Hilda, where is your familiar?
08:25It was too frail. It couldn't survive. I tried everything I could to save him.
08:30What did you try? What potions? What healing spells?
08:35You're an apprentice of Beast Word Academy, and you don't even know basic of beast care?
08:39How dare you question her?
08:52Alasius, you never answered my summons, yet here you are for Hilda. Have you forgotten who your master is?
08:58I share no bond with you.
09:01You!
09:02It's my fault.
09:03It's her I refuse to acknowledge.
09:07Halt! At the Premier, I speak for the Dean himself. I order you to stay, Hilda.
09:14As you wish, Elaine. For your incompetence and the death of your familiar, I sentence you to the Outer Valley
09:19to clear out the trolls.
09:21No! I can't, can't do that. Please! Please!
09:24Do not panic, Hilda. I will come with you. My flames will be your shield.
09:28I gathered essence all on my own. A thousand times. All for you. And you never came. Not once.
09:38As long as he chooses me and stands by my side, I will treat him right in return.
09:43A fallen Premier and a mutt from the gutter. Perfect match. I hope you can last five minutes in the
09:47trials.
09:48Keep yourself and your mountain check, Hilda. Next time, it won't be just a splash of water.
10:02Welcome home, little one. Deep wounds, feigning manor. And yet you're still holding on? You're a stubborn little thing, aren't
10:10you?
10:12These feathers, just like raven wings. Curious. What kind of hybrid are you?
10:26Making yourself at home, are you? Aren't you afraid I'll poison you and find a better familiar?
10:37Tiny tail with a giant temper. Rest easy. If I could afford a leech like Alias, I can certainly take
10:43care of you.
10:59An adept mage? At least level seven? Maybe eight? Right beside me. And I never sensed him.
11:06Who are you? Behave yourself. This is the Beastwit Academy. You have two.
11:19Male serpent. We all have two down there. Serpent? You're the feathered serpent?
11:31Don't you dare stand up! Oh, that's rude. I have a name. Nyxen.
11:40You're the little serpent from yesterday? Impossible. You were dying. How can you take human form?
11:45That was just a disguise for my enemies. I was wounded and your professor happened to drag me into that
11:50ceremony.
11:51Enemies? Are they still after you? I just got rid of Alias! I won't trade one nightmare for another!
12:16Ten years of devotion won me nothing from Alias, yet Nyxen, he laid the bond upon my heart on our
12:24very first day.
12:26The bond is sealed. I'm your servant now, Master. Keep up with me, Master. I'd hate to leave you behind.
12:36I'm your servant.
13:06Master. You master water. I wield wind. They are naturally bound. Now, follow my rhythm. Try to channel the water
13:15elements. Focus.
13:30I feel...
13:31I feel...
13:31Much stronger?
13:34Precisely.
13:35That's the bond working. My strength is yours. Give it three months, you'll stand far above your peers.
13:40We must beat that wicked fire drag in the beastward trials.
13:43Then work harder. You can admire me after we win. Admire? Don't flatter yourself.
13:59Unleash your full strike.
14:00WITH SEM égalual tiers.
14:13This isn't... the power of a level seven major.
14:27This is all the Academy's quota
14:29I gave it all to you
14:30What am I supposed to use?
14:39It's coming from Elaine's cottage
14:43She got unwanted mixed blood-feathered sperm
14:45And how can she be this strong?
14:53Everyone knows mages share mana with their fulfillers
14:56With that half-dead hybrid worm
14:59There's no way Elaine could manage that
15:01Elaine is gifted and hard-working
15:02It's not impossible
15:03Right, and your dragon is still the same size?
15:17Stand down
15:19Strong enough to crush you at the trials
15:25I need to find out if that was really Elaine
15:43Hide!
15:44Don't let anyone see you can shift form
15:45Go!
15:49Elaine
15:51I'm here to apologize
15:53I shouldn't have let Alias ruin our sisterhood
15:56Sisterhood?
15:56It was nothing but a lie that cost me my past life
16:00Save it, Hilda
16:01Elaine, do you really have to be like this?
16:04Before Alerius, you always got the best of everything
16:06Stop the fake lines, Hilda
16:07What do you actually want?
16:08I was just wondering, how's your training?
16:10I saw massive waves on the lake
16:12Was that you?
16:13No, of course not
16:14Only a level 7 maze could perform something like that
16:17Rot with your overgrown lizard
16:27See?
16:29It's still weak
16:30Leave us alone
16:33Actually, I need a favor
16:36Help me raise Alalius, Elaine
16:38I really can't do this without you
16:41Excuse me?
16:46The Beastwood Academy exists to forge powerful familiars
16:49As the premier, it is your duty to help Alacius
16:54Stop pretending you care
16:56You just realized you can't feed his hunger, didn't you?
16:58Dear sister
16:59Your tiny worm will never take human form
17:02Why throw your gifts away on a filthy creature of the mud?
17:06You should be supporting Arius
17:09Don't dear me
17:10Leave
17:11Leave
17:12Now
17:21Then rot with your mixed breeds, scum
17:23In three months, you will regret everything about today
17:32Trust me
17:33She is the one who shall regret it
17:36Good morning
17:37May the elements
17:39Empower the Beastwood Academy
17:43Let the trials begin
17:49Participation is mandatory for every bonded apprentice
17:51This will determine your family's rank
17:54This will determine your family's rank, the academy resources, and the title of Premier Apprentice
18:02Familiars differ in innate ability
18:04What determines a passing grade is your bond
18:08The pillar reflects the shared manner and bond between master and beast
18:16Now, step onto the platform and prove the worth of your past three months
18:46D for a distinct fail
19:02C for a close miss
19:04C for a close miss
19:17B, a pass but below expectations
19:34A for Alessa and her ally
19:38Well done
19:47Have you seen Elaine?
19:49She's in seclusion
19:50Maybe she's just scared
19:51Don't be absurd
19:52Don't be absurd
19:54Look
20:05How did he get this big in three months?
20:19No suspense left
20:21Hilda is going to be the new premier
20:23How can you say that?
20:25Elaine hasn't even shown up yet
20:27Just stating facts
20:28How could Elaine's mud snake compare to a fire dragon?
20:31It's not over yet
21:02How could Elaine's mud snake compare to a fire dragon?
21:04By the elements
21:06It's an S for a supreme beast
21:11The strongest familiar in a decade
21:13She is way, way stronger than her sister now
21:15It's the fire dragon, nothing to do with her
21:18Elaine could have had the dragon
21:20She has only herself to blame
21:21You're all taking Hildi's side now?
21:22Have you forgotten who actually helped?
21:23Last favors don't win battles
21:25Powerless means useless
21:29Professor Talon
21:30Is there anyone left to take the trial?
21:32Only Elaine and her familiar
21:34We will wait
21:36My sister is too proud to bear losing her position as premier
21:40She's probably too ashamed to come at all
21:42Elaine never runs away
21:44There must be a reason
21:45She realized the gap between us
21:48That's the reason
21:49That's the reason
21:55Aelius is stronger than them all
21:57He possesses the power to protect
22:00And to lead
22:05Once I am premier
22:07Aelius' full power will be unleashed
22:10The whole kingdom of Byrne will respect Peaceful Academy
22:28Elaine is here
22:29But
22:31But
22:31Where is her snake?
22:40Nyxen
22:40Come forth
23:03He hasn't grown an inch
23:06Can they even make the pillar flicker?
23:09Elaine is finished
23:15Elaine, you knew you'd be a joke
23:17Three months
23:19And you're still holding that worm
23:22It's pathetic
23:23Elaine, what is this?
23:26Have you been training him at all?
23:28I have
23:28Trust me, Professor
23:29Professor, this is pointless
23:31Declare their failure now
23:32It'll save everyone's time
23:33Elaine, perhaps
23:35He'll be a bit bigger by next year
23:37Every bonded apprentice must attend
23:39Rules are rules
23:40Dear sister
23:42I know it's hard to accept
23:43But don't worry
23:44Aelius and I will protect you
23:46No need
23:50You're under the delusion
23:51That you're the strongest one here
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24:25That, that worm, it can take human form?
24:30Unbelievable, it takes a premier at least ten years to guide a familiar towards a human.
24:34You've performed a miracle, Alayna.
24:38Impossible! Alerius is the strongest!
24:48Alerius!
24:53Don't hurt them!
24:59No! You must have cheated!
25:03Elaine, the pillar will never acknowledge you!
25:25The pillar is no longer able to contain the scale of your bond, nor the mana you share.
25:32Nyxen is the strongest femilation in the history of this academy.
25:37He is beyond measure!
25:44I made the right choice in choosing Nyxen.
25:53That's not him! That's not the same creature from the bonding ceremony!
25:57It is him. Always has been. Don't forget you were the one who said we were a perfect match.
26:02He was dying!
26:04No, Elaine, it was you! You knew he was powerful all along!
26:09You stole him! You stole him on purpose!
26:12Stop fooling yourself.
26:14Naxxen was mortally wounded.
26:16Even if you had taken him, with the meagre mana you have, you could never keep him alive.
26:21I belong only to you.
26:26I belong only to you.
26:26I said if, Nyxen.
26:28I... I just didn't expect him to take human form!
26:32You kept this secret! Just for humiliating me in front of everyone!
26:37I am not like you, Hilda. I wouldn't covet what isn't mine.
26:43This is only the first of many defeats. Get used to it.
26:50Trying to speak? But you don't even have a human voice yet.
27:03Trials are competitive by nature. But not at the expense of your bond as sisters.
27:11Perhaps this is a chance to rebuild your sisterhood. After all, you are both exceptional.
27:18What? That's not fair! Elaine and Nyxen are miles ahead of them!
27:21Professor, perhaps you'll reconsider. Once you know what Hilda has been hiding from you.
27:33Elaine, explain yourself.
27:36She's talking nonsense! I'm not hiding anything!
27:40Professor, check Hilda's mana level, please.
27:48Level two?
27:50No progress in three months!
27:53If she's level two, then where did all that Mina come from?
27:56Was the pillar broken?
28:00Help me raise Alias, Elaine.
28:03I really can't do this without you.
28:05I refuse to let her leech off of me this time.
28:08So who else was left to bleed?
28:11Professor, Alias's growth is strange.
28:13Perhaps the resource logs might tell us why.
28:20Hilda, in three months you have claimed 14 extra essence rations as a premier candidate.
28:25That is triple the allowed limit.
28:27I did it for the Academy!
28:30Alias is so strong, I just wanted him to reach his full potential faster!
28:33And yet you remain at level two.
28:35Not a single drop of that essence was used on yourself.
28:39But Elaine has reached level seven!
28:43Hilda, you are disqualified from the trials.
28:47The excess resources will be deducted from your future allowance.
28:51The position of Premier Apprentice remains with Elaine Tideswan.
29:04Elaine, you stay.
29:14I'm pleased with the trial results today.
29:17But that's not the reason I asked you here.
29:21Disturbances are increasing at the borders.
29:23Dark forces are seeping into the wilds.
29:26Tainted beasts lose their sanity, turning into man-eaters.
29:29A nine-tailed Vorkhraf has been spotted here.
29:32We must bring it back before it's fully corrupted.
29:34Professor Willow will come with you.
29:36This is why I urged you to choose the Fire Drakon.
29:39We need powerful Beastmasters for what's coming.
29:42I have reasons, Professor.
29:44And I hope you'll be careful with him as well.
29:47Why?
29:51I don't have substantial proof yet.
29:53Then you should guide Hilda.
29:55The infiltration is accelerating and we-
29:57Professor, the nine-tailed Volpel owns the priority now.
30:01I will bring it back.
30:02Your parents died in a similar riot back then.
30:04I've always felt it all happen too sudden and unnatural.
30:11The infiltration is accelerating.
30:13It all happened too sudden and unnatural.
30:21I never understood what Alias had done.
30:23We had no bond.
30:25He could have simply killed me and taken Hilda.
30:27Why destroy the entire academy?
30:29It wasn't freedom he wanted.
30:31What is he really after?
30:53Elaine, don't you think Professor Talon is being far too stringy?
30:57I fell for this nine-tailed spirit fox the second I laid eyes on it yet he refused to hold
31:02it for me.
31:02Now I have to come all this way myself.
31:05This nine-tailed spirit fox bears an exceptionally rare bloodline.
31:08It's lethally dangerous in the wild and must be strictly contained.
31:11Do this as a favour to the Academy, if you would.
31:16My, my, Elaine.
31:17Your little slither is quite clingy, isn't he?
31:30Nyxen.
31:31What are you doing here?
31:33Hilda came to me today.
31:36I sent her away.
31:40Scent of a fox.
31:41We just secured Premier's seat and you're already planning to find a familiar.
31:45It was a mission from...
31:47It's fine. Once I eat the fox, your bond is still only mine.
32:17You hit me for that fur ball?
32:20Professor Talon entrusted this Vulpry to me.
32:22If you lay a finger on it, I will never forgive you.
32:31Elaine, what brings you here?
32:34Where is Hilda?
32:38She took Alias to the valley.
32:40For training, I guess.
32:42She's been acting weird since the trials.
32:44The valley.
32:45It's strictly off limits.
32:46What is she doing there?
32:52I told you, that's the guys away from me.
32:55I'm not going anywhere.
32:59Don't stare at me like that.
33:02The trial was not my fault.
33:06Hunt for essence?
33:08Go outside?
33:09Are you insane?
33:10I'm a level two.
33:12I'd be eaten alive.
33:12Are you trying to kill me?
33:16Human form?
33:17With what?
33:18We have no quata left.
33:19I can't pull essence out of thin air.
33:20If you're looking for someone to blame, blame Elaine.
33:23Her serpent is already speaking with a human voice.
33:26And you, all you do is scribble with your claws.
33:28I'm sick of-
33:28In my past life, he wouldn't give me a single look.
33:31Now, look at him.
33:33Writing for Hilda stroke by stroke.
33:37It was a long way to find you, Hilda.
33:42Elaine, why are you here?
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