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00:00:05I finally got the 10,000. Elias will be so pleased.
00:00:18Elias, the 10,000th level 8 essence. Today's the day you take human form.
00:00:27You have no idea how dangerous it was-
00:00:38We can form the bond now, can't we?
00:00:40Thank you, sister.
00:00:45Hilda.
00:00:47Thanks to 10 years of your devotion, we couldn't have bonded without you.
00:00:58Supreme essence!
00:01:01How dare you keep this from me all along?
00:01:04No! The Academy's shield relies on it!
00:01:10No!
00:01:20The seal is broken! Everyone, quickly take cover!
00:01:24No!
00:01:27Why would you do this?
00:01:28Why? Because you are stupid and tedious.
00:01:31Oh, dear sister. Premiere in the Academy and still, no one wants you.
00:01:37Don't waste your time on her. Even looking at her makes me sick. Compared to you, she's nothing.
00:01:42Pathetic. See? Elias has always chosen me, no matter how much you did for him.
00:01:47Farewell, sister!
00:01:58Aliens. Hilda. I curse you both. If I get another chance, I will not let this happen.
00:02:14Everyone is still here. Good. That's good. That's good.
00:02:19As tradition dictates, I now proclaim the decennial bonding ceremony of Beast Word Academy underway.
00:02:27I have returned to the day it all started.
00:02:33Fire Dragon. He boasts a pure bloodline unseen in a decade.
00:02:40Elaine Tidesong, as our premier apprentice, you are the only one fit to master him.
00:02:47Though he is not easily tame.
00:02:50Did the Fire Dragon just refuse her?
00:02:51He is of noble blood, proud beyond measure, but there's no one better than Elaine.
00:02:55Hilda! Step away, it's dangerous!
00:03:03Professor, I know I'm nothing compared to my sister. It's just...
00:03:06I've never seen such a magnificent creature. And he seems to... like me more?
00:03:11Professor Talon, since their hearts are already entwined, let them have each other.
00:03:16What? She's a mere initiate!
00:03:17I will not bond with the Fire Dragon. In fact, my choice lies...
00:03:24Feathered Serpent! A lowly half-breed?!
00:03:39Professor Talon, since the Fire Dragon refused to serve as my mount, I shall take this little serpent.
00:03:45Elaine, you're the premier! Only the Fire Dragon is worthy of you!
00:03:49Such lowly beast isn't even worthy of being the Fire Dragon's lackey!
00:03:53Professor, my decision stands.
00:03:55Then it's done. The Fire Dragon goes to Hilda. In three months, the Beastware trials will judge your progress with
00:04:02the utmost rigor.
00:04:03Hilda, how could you do that? The Fire Dragon was meant for Elaine! Right! How can you steal from your
00:04:09own sister?
00:04:11I didn't. He chose me first.
00:04:17Brilliant. With that Fire Dragon, she'll be our new premier by morning.
00:04:21The newest initiate, and yet she scoops the finest prize in the hall.
00:04:24A treacherous beast was never a good choice.
00:04:28In my past life, Aelius was just as arrogant. He refused to forge the bond with me.
00:04:37To feed his growth, I risked death on every hunt. Hunting man-eaters. Just to secure the beast essence.
00:04:49He never once spared a glass for my wounds. He only had eyes for what he needed.
00:05:04When I was away, Hilda would come to him. I knew. I told myself she was just trying to help.
00:05:11But I never expected them to be this cruel.
00:05:18In this life, I won't let them betray me. Not again.
00:05:30No!
00:05:36Elaine?
00:05:39Elaine?
00:05:41Professor?
00:05:47A familiar shares its master's magic. You and Aelius. You would have made an unstoppable pairing.
00:05:53But as you saw, Professor, he has no desire to bond with me.
00:05:57A beast's will can be guided. I shall speak with Hilda again and have Elidus return to-
00:06:02Professor. I seek no mighty instrument of power, but a true companion.
00:06:10He is not so bad, after all.
00:06:15Fine. But remember, the beastward trials is in three months. Academy's judgment is absolute.
00:06:21Any beast that falls short of the standard will be stripped from its master.
00:06:24The zombie of Elidus.
00:06:25The zombie of Elidus.
00:06:25The zombie of Elidus.
00:06:25The zombie of Elidus.
00:06:28The zombie of Elidus.
00:06:39Oh, Elaine.
00:06:41If you truly wanted Elidus, why didn't you just ask?
00:06:44What?
00:06:44No.
00:06:46Weren't you begging him?
00:06:47Hoping the Professor hand Elias back to you?
00:06:50Ridiculous.
00:06:53My dearest sister, I'd love to return him, but...
00:06:59He refuses to leave with you.
00:07:01Drop the act, Hilda.
00:07:03I have no interest in your precious mount.
00:07:05Save that energy for the trials.
00:07:07Speaking of the trials, I have to apologize in advance.
00:07:12When Elias makes me the new premiere, where will that leave you?
00:07:22This time, let me see how Hilda gets this bloodsucker to take human form without me.
00:07:27Only if you can afford him.
00:07:32Of course I can!
00:07:34But can your little worm even survive three months?
00:08:00So you would defend your master, Elias?
00:08:02You just detest me?
00:08:04Elaine!
00:08:04The Fire Dragon is Academy's most precious beast in a decade.
00:08:07You will be punished if you hurt him.
00:08:09So my serpent deserves to die?
00:08:11It's just a lowly half-breed.
00:08:12There are hundreds like it in the Beast Pavilion.
00:08:14No wonder last time, he died at your hands in just a year.
00:08:22Hilda!
00:08:23Where is your familiar?
00:08:25It was too frail.
00:08:27It couldn't survive.
00:08:28I tried everything I could to save him.
00:08:30What did you try?
00:08:32What potions?
00:08:33What healing spells?
00:08:34I...
00:08:34You're an apprentice of Beast Word Academy.
00:08:37And you don't even know basic of Beast Care?
00:08:40How dare you question her?
00:08:52Alasius.
00:08:52You never answer my summons, yet here you are for Hilda.
00:08:56Have you forgotten who your master is?
00:08:57I share no bond with you.
00:09:01You!
00:09:02It's my fault.
00:09:03It's her I refuse to acknowledge.
00:09:07Halt!
00:09:08At the Premier, I speak for the Dean himself.
00:09:11I order you to stay, Hilda.
00:09:13As you wish, Elaine.
00:09:15For your incompetence and the death of your familiar.
00:09:18I sentence you to the Outer Valley to clear out the trolls.
00:09:21No!
00:09:22I can't, can't do that.
00:09:23Please, please.
00:09:24Do not panic, Hilda.
00:09:25I will come with you.
00:09:26My flames will be your shield.
00:09:28I gathered essence all on my own.
00:09:30A thousand times.
00:09:31All for you.
00:09:32And you never came.
00:09:33Not once.
00:09:38As long as he chooses me and stands by my side, I will treat him right in return.
00:09:43A fallen Premier and a mutt from the gutter.
00:09:45Perfect match.
00:09:46I hope you can last five minutes in the trials.
00:09:48Keep yourself and your mountain check, Hilda.
00:09:50Next time, it won't be just a splash of water.
00:10:02Welcome home, little one.
00:10:04Deep wounds.
00:10:05Feigning manor.
00:10:06And yet you're still holding on?
00:10:08You're a stubborn little thing, aren't you?
00:10:12These feathers, just like raven wings.
00:10:15Curious.
00:10:16What kind of hybrid are you?
00:10:26Making yourself at home, are you?
00:10:28Aren't you afraid I'll poison you and find a better familiar?
00:10:37Tiny tail with a giant temper.
00:10:39Rest easy.
00:10:40If I could afford a leech like Alias, I can certainly take care of you.
00:10:59An adept mage?
00:11:00At least level seven?
00:11:02Maybe eight?
00:11:03Right beside me.
00:11:04And I never sensed him.
00:11:06Who are you?
00:11:11Behave yourself.
00:11:12This is the Beastwit Academy.
00:11:16You...
00:11:17You have two.
00:11:19Male serpent.
00:11:21We all have two down there.
00:11:24Serpent.
00:11:25You're the feathered serpent?
00:11:31Don't you dare stand up!
00:11:33Oh, that's rude.
00:11:35I have a name.
00:11:37Nyxen.
00:11:40You...
00:11:40You're the little serpent from yesterday?
00:11:42Impossible!
00:11:43You were dying!
00:11:44How can you take human form?
00:11:45That was just a disguise for my enemies.
00:11:47I was wounded,
00:11:48and your professor happened to drag me into that...
00:11:51ceremony.
00:11:52Enemies?
00:11:53Are they still after you?
00:11:56I just got rid of Alias!
00:11:58I won't trade one nightmare for another!
00:12:00I won't trade one nightmare for another!
00:12:16Ten years of devotion won me nothing from Alias, yet Nyxen, he laid the bond upon my heart on our
00:12:24very first day.
00:12:26The bond is sealed, I'm your servant now, Master.
00:12:32Keep up with me, Master.
00:12:34I'd hate to leave you behind.
00:12:35Undone.
00:12:36I...
00:12:42Del vertices
00:12:43I...
00:12:54Get down by my library!
00:13:00I...
00:13:00I...ン...
00:13:04ler!
00:13:05He tastes
00:13:06You master water, I wield wind.
00:13:09They are naturally bound.
00:13:12Now, follow my rhythm.
00:13:14Try to channel the water elements.
00:13:16Focus.
00:13:29I feel...
00:13:31Much stronger?
00:13:33Precisely.
00:13:34That's the bond working. My strength is yours.
00:13:37Give it three months, you'll stand far above your peers.
00:13:40We must beat that wicked fire drag in the Beastwood Trials.
00:13:43Then work harder.
00:13:44You can admire me after we win.
00:13:47Admire? Don't flatter yourself!
00:13:59Unleash your full strike.
00:14:12This is... the power of a level seven mage.
00:14:27This is all the Academy's quota. I gave it all to you. What am I supposed to use?
00:14:39It's coming from Elaine's cottage.
00:14:43She got unwanted mixed blood feathered Spopen. How could she be this strong?
00:14:53Everyone knows mages share mana with their fulfillers.
00:14:56With that half-dead hybrid worm, there's no way Elaine could manage that.
00:15:01Elaine is gifted and hard-working. It's not impossible.
00:15:03Right. And your dragon is still... the same size?
00:15:16Stand down.
00:15:19Strong enough to crush you at the Trials!
00:15:25I need to find out if that was really Elaine.
00:15:33I need to find out if that was really Elaine.
00:15:43Hide! Don't let anyone see you can shift form. Go!
00:15:49Elaine. I'm here to apologize. I shouldn't have let Alias ruin our sisterhood.
00:15:56Sisterhood?
00:15:56It was nothing but a lie that cost me my past life.
00:16:00Save it, Hilda.
00:16:02Elaine, do you really have to be like this?
00:16:04Before Alerius, you always got the best of everything.
00:16:06Stop the fake lines, Hilda. What do you actually want?
00:16:08I was just wondering, how's your training?
00:16:10I saw massive waves on the lake. Was that you?
00:16:13No, of course not. Only a level 7 maze could perform something like that.
00:16:17Rot with your overgrown lizard.
00:16:28See? It's still weak. Leave us alone.
00:16:33Actually, I need a favor.
00:16:36Help me raise Alalius, Elaine. I really can't do this without you.
00:16:41Excuse me?
00:16:46The Beastwood Academy exists to forge powerful familiars.
00:16:49As the premiere, it is your duty to help Alacius.
00:16:54Stop pretending you care.
00:16:56You just realized you can't feed his hunger, didn't you?
00:16:58Dear sister, your tiny worm will never take human form.
00:17:02Why throw your gifts away on a filthy creature of the mud?
00:17:06You should be supporting Arius.
00:17:09Don't dare me. Leave. Now.
00:17:21Then rot with your mixed breed scum!
00:17:24In three months, you will regret everything about today!
00:17:32Trust me. She is the one who shall regret it.
00:17:36Good morning! May the elements empower the Beastwood Academy.
00:17:43Let the trials begin!
00:17:49Participation is mandatory for every bonded apprentice.
00:17:52This will determine your familiar's rank, the Academy resources, and the title of Premier Apprentice.
00:18:02Familiars differ in innate ability.
00:18:05What determines a passing grade is your bond.
00:18:09The pillar reflects the shared manner and bond between Master and Beast.
00:18:16Now, step onto the platform, and prove the worth of your past three months.
00:18:22This will open your mind and see a solid-
00:18:39тайngoop꼬.
00:18:41This will be bromel ex accordingly.
00:18:46For a distinct male.
00:19:01C, for a close miss.
00:19:17B, a pass, but below expectations.
00:19:34A, for Alessa and her ally.
00:19:38Well done.
00:19:47Have you seen Elaine?
00:19:48She's in seclusion.
00:19:50Maybe she's just scared.
00:19:51Don't be absurd.
00:19:53Look.
00:20:05How did he get this fig in three months?
00:20:19No suspense left.
00:20:21Hilda is going to be the new premiere.
00:20:23How can you say that?
00:20:25Elaine hasn't even shown up yet.
00:20:27Just stating facts.
00:20:28How could Elaine's mudsnake compare to a fire dragon?
00:20:31It's not over yet.
00:21:02I'll be right back.
00:21:04by the elements it's an s for a supreme beast the strongest familiar in a decade
00:21:13she is way way stronger than her sister now it's the fire dragon nothing to do
00:21:17with her elaine could have had the dragon she has only herself to blame
00:21:21you're all taking hildy's side now have you forgotten who actually helps favors
00:21:24don't win battles powerless means useless
00:21:28professor taylan is there anyone left to take the trial only elaine and her familiar
00:21:34we will wait my sister is too proud to bear losing her position as premier
00:21:40she's probably too ashamed to come at all elaine never runs away there must be a reason
00:21:45she realized the gap between us that's the reason
00:21:55elalius is stronger than them all he possesses the power to protect and to lead
00:22:05once i am premier alias's full power will be unleashed
00:22:10the whole kingdom of burn will respect beastwood academy
00:22:28elaine is here but where is her snake
00:22:39nyxon come forth
00:23:03he hasn't grown an inch can they even make the pillar flicker elaine is finished
00:23:15elaine you knew you'd be a joke three months and you're still holding that worm
00:23:22it's pathetic elaine what is this have you been training him at all
00:23:27i have trust me professor professor this is pointless declare their failure now it'll save
00:23:33everyone's time elaine perhaps he'll be a bit bigger by next year every bonded apprentice
00:23:38must attend rules are rules dear sister i know it's hard to accept but don't worry alias and i will
00:23:45protect you no need
00:23:50you're under the delusion that you're under the delusion that you're the strongest one here
00:23:53let me correct it
00:23:54let me correct it
00:23:54let me correct it
00:24:01let me correct it
00:24:06let me correct it
00:24:06let me correct it
00:24:06let me correct it
00:24:25that that worm it can take human form unbelievable it takes a premiere at least
00:24:3210 years to guide a familiar towards a human you've performed a miracle elena
00:24:38hilarious is the strongest
00:25:00you must have cheated elaine the pillar will never acknowledge you
00:25:25the pillar is no longer able to contain the scale of your bond
00:25:29nor the mana you share nyxon is the strongest femulation in the history of this academy
00:25:36he is beyond measure
00:25:43i made the right choice in choosing nyxon
00:25:53that's not him that's not the same creature from the bonding ceremony it is him always has been
00:25:59don't forget you were the one who said we were a perfect match he was dying no elaine it was
00:26:06you
00:26:06you knew he was powerful all along you stole him on purpose stop fooling yourself
00:26:14naxon was mortally wounded even if you had taken him with the meager mana you have you could never
00:26:20keep him alive i belong only to you i said if naxon i i just didn't expect him to take
00:26:30human form
00:26:32you kept this secret just for humiliating me in front of everyone
00:26:36i am not like you hilda i wouldn't covet what isn't mine
00:26:43this is only the first of many defeats get used to it
00:26:50trying to speak
00:26:53but you don't even have a human voice yet
00:27:03trials are competitive by nature but not at the expense of your bond as sisters
00:27:11perhaps this is a chance to rebuild your sisterhood after all you are both exceptional
00:27:17what that's not fair elaine and nyxon are miles ahead of them professor perhaps you'll reconsider
00:27:24once you know what hilda has been hiding from you
00:27:33elaine explain yourself she's talking nonsense i'm not hiding anything professor check hilda's
00:27:42mana level please
00:27:48level two no progress in three months if she's level two
00:27:54then where did all that mina come from was the pillar broken
00:28:00help me raise alias elaine
00:28:02i really can't do this without you i refuse to let her leech off of me this time
00:28:08so who else was left to bleed professor
00:28:11elias's growth is strange perhaps the resource logs might tell us why
00:28:19hilda in three months you have claimed 14 extra essence rations as a premier candidate
00:28:25that is triple the allowed limit
00:28:27i did it for the academy
00:28:29alias is so strong i just wanted him to reach his full potential faster
00:28:33and yet you remain at level two
00:28:35not a single drop of that essence was used on yourself
00:28:38but elaine has reached level seven
00:28:43hilda you are disqualified from the trials
00:28:47the excess resources will be deducted from your future allowance
00:28:51the position of premier apprentice remains with elaine tideswap
00:29:04elaine you stay
00:29:14i'm pleased with the trial results today
00:29:16but that's not the reason i asked you here
00:29:21disturbances are increasing at the borders
00:29:23dark forces are seeping into the wilds
00:29:26tainted beasts lose their sanity
00:29:28turning into man-eaters
00:29:29a nine-tailed vorkov has been spotted here
00:29:32we must bring it back before it's fully corrupted
00:29:34professor willow will come with you
00:29:36this is why i urged you to choose the fire draken
00:29:39we need powerful beast masters for what's coming
00:29:42i have reasons professor
00:29:43and i hope you'll be careful with him as well
00:29:46why
00:29:51i don't have substantial proof yet
00:29:53then you should guide hilda
00:29:55the infiltration is accelerating and we
00:29:57professor
00:29:58the nine-tailed vulpel owns the priority now
00:30:01i will bring it back
00:30:02your parents died in a similar riot back then
00:30:04i've always felt it all happened too sudden
00:30:06and unnatural
00:30:11the infiltration is accelerating
00:30:13it all happened too sudden
00:30:15and unnatural
00:30:21i never understood what alias had done
00:30:23we had no bond he could have simply killed me and taken hilga
00:30:26why destroy the entire academy
00:30:28it wasn't freedom he wanted
00:30:31what is he really after
00:30:53elaine don't you think professor talon is being far too stringy i fell for this nine-tailed spirit fox the
00:30:59second i laid eyes on it yet he refused to hold it for me now i went to the next
00:31:03day
00:31:03I have to come all this way myself. This nine-tailed spirit fox bears an exceptionally rare bloodline.
00:31:08It's lethally dangerous in the wild and must be strictly contained. Do this as a favor to the
00:31:12academy if you would. My, my, Elaine. Your little slither is quite clingy, isn't he?
00:31:30Nyxen, what are you doing here? Hilda came to me today. I sent her away.
00:31:40Sent of a fox. We just secured premier's seat and you're already planning to find a familiar.
00:31:44It was a mission from- It's fine. Once I eat the fox, your bond is still only mine.
00:32:17You hit me for that furball? Professor Talon entrusted this Valkyrie to me.
00:32:22If you lay a finger on it, I will never forgive you.
00:32:31Elaine, what brings you here? Where is Hilda?
00:32:38She took Alias to the valley. For training, I guess. She's been acting weird since the trials.
00:32:43What? The valley. It's strictly off-limits. What is she doing there?
00:32:52I told you! Six minutes away from me! I'm not going anywhere!
00:32:59Don't stare at me like that! The trial was not my fault!
00:33:06Hunt for essence? Go outside? Are you insane? I'm a level two, I'd be eaten alive! Are you trying to
00:33:13kill me?
00:33:16What? Human form? With what? We have no quata left! I can't pull essence out of thin air!
00:33:20If you're looking for someone to blame, blame Elaine! Her serpent is already speaking, with a human voice.
00:33:26And you, all you do is scribble with your claws. I'm sick of-
00:33:28In my past life, he wouldn't give me a single look. Now, look at him, writing for Hilda stroke by
00:33:34stroke.
00:33:36It was a long way to find you, Hilda.
00:33:41Elaine? You- Why are you here?
00:33:48Elaine! What brings you here?
00:34:00I'm here to ask. What do you want with my familiar?
00:34:06Just asking about training methods. Don't overthink it.
00:34:09She's lying. She complained that you stole me and I should belong to her.
00:34:15Too weak, though. A flick of a spell sent her out of the yard.
00:34:26Hilda, if you can't sustain Allelius, give him away. And don't even think about Nixen.
00:34:32You took him first! You left me no chance!
00:34:40You and Nixen? You've already bonded?
00:34:43Next time, I will drag you to the Academy Tribunal. And you know the penalty for poaching is...
00:34:49Expulsion.
00:34:50Allelius, let's-
00:34:56Compared to the hell you put me through last life, this is nothing but an appetizer.
00:35:06This is not the way to the Academy. Look.
00:35:19Thank goodness, the seal is still holding.
00:35:22We should leave.
00:35:27No!
00:35:39Whatever's down there is ancient.
00:35:42You can feel it? In my past life, the Serpent Lair reduced the Academy to ruins.
00:35:50Faintly, deep down, feels familiar.
00:35:54Whatever it is, Allelius must stay away. And it must stay in.
00:35:59No matter the cost.
00:36:10We have a problem.
00:36:11What is it?
00:36:14The Nineteld Vakfin is gone!
00:36:18Did you eat it?
00:36:20We've been together all day!
00:36:26Missing since dawn.
00:36:28No signs of break-in. Like it just... walked out.
00:36:45We must find the Volfarii. Identify the cause.
00:36:50Nyxen knows it's sent. We'll check the perimeter.
00:36:53Oh! Perfect chance to guide the Freshmen. In training and tracking.
00:36:58Take them with you!
00:37:19Are you sure about this?
00:37:20Professor Willis, call.
00:37:28That cub is chewing its master's hair.
00:37:30I'm aware.
00:37:42Quickly, run!
00:37:43Come on!
00:37:49Elaine!
00:37:50Save us!
00:37:52So scary!
00:37:53The goblin is gone.
00:37:55It was... tiny.
00:38:07Hands off.
00:38:08Even you, human cubs.
00:38:18Even you, human cubs.
00:38:37Someone has to look after them.
00:38:40Elaine?
00:38:42Is he really, really your familiar?
00:38:45He has a name.
00:38:46Nixon.
00:38:47Scared of snakes?
00:38:48I'm sorry!
00:38:56No!
00:38:58No!
00:39:04No!
00:39:10No!
00:39:12No!
00:39:13No!
00:39:15No!
00:39:18He's gorgeous!
00:39:46What are you doing here? Professor Willa sent us. Ninetales seek their own. Ancient blood calls to ancient blood.
00:40:05Get back to the Academy!
00:40:07We can help! Our families are ready!
00:40:09Go! Go get Professor Willa!
00:40:31Alias, hold them off!
00:40:38What are you doing? I'm your... Master.
00:40:54Fall back!
00:41:10This close to the Academy? How?
00:41:17A'Lelius! What was that? You were supposed to protect me!
00:41:21No use asking. He's mute.
00:41:32A'Lelius. He got the Valkyrie scent.
00:41:42It is hardly proof. Professor, the Valkyrie didn't escape. It was released.
00:41:51To what end? It's about the seal in the valley.
00:41:59What's hidden beneath it exactly?
00:42:08Jormungandr.
00:42:09Blood of the Creators. Fallen to darkness and entombed in the valley.
00:42:15You've been there?
00:42:16I have. The seal is incredibly strong. I also found a blue supreme essence in the woods.
00:42:21It anchors the Academy's wards. Talon keeps it for his chief apprentice. No one told you.
00:42:27Because you aren't ready.
00:42:29I understand.
00:42:35No!
00:42:36That's exactly how Alias claimed it last time.
00:42:40Professor! Besides the essence, what else could break that seal?
00:42:46I'd be worried if someone else were asking.
00:42:48I can't let any harm come to the Academy.
00:42:51I know.
00:42:53Jormungandr descends from the God of Death and Desight.
00:42:57If there were a mass sacrifice...
00:43:02That's it. That's the answer.
00:43:05What answer?
00:43:07Uh, nothing.
00:43:15Alias! Formation three! Shield up!
00:43:20Alias?
00:43:22Alias!
00:43:24What are you doing?
00:43:42It won't work. I know what you're planning.
00:43:49Don't think playing nice will work on me.
00:43:52I see right through you now.
00:43:54Greedy and selfish.
00:43:58Elaine, stay away from Alias!
00:44:00He approached me, please.
00:44:02You just got lucky at the trials.
00:44:04Alias will take human form soon enough.
00:44:06You and your pathetic worm will be begging on your knees.
00:44:10Nyxon already stood. The little snake is just his injured form.
00:44:14Alias cost me a decade in my past life.
00:44:16How can he possibly transform now?
00:44:18What do you mean?
00:44:26Look! The Prefect Council is back!
00:44:29You mean Head Prefect Caspian?
00:44:30The former Premier, Professor Vos' protege?
00:44:34I thought he was away as an Envoy.
00:44:54Perfect Caspian.
00:44:57Elaine, is this your dragon?
00:44:59Prefect, this is Arius. My bonded for Maliar.
00:45:03Oh. A rare pure blood. You must be exceptionally talented.
00:45:07Thank you, I-
00:45:09Was there an argument?
00:45:10It was just some instruction from my sister, the Premier Apprentice.
00:45:15So, you're the Premier now?
00:45:17Yes. I ranked first in the trials.
00:45:22Elaine, your sister bonded a dragon, yet you disrupt their training.
00:45:26Such a derelictment of duty makes me doubt your place as Premier.
00:45:29Your monthly essence is forfeit as punishment.
00:45:35Respectfully, I decline.
00:45:37Just hand over the quota. Don't make us play rough.
00:45:41Don't make us play rough.
00:45:58Prefect Caspian.
00:46:00You owe me an explanation for this unprovoked strike.
00:46:03Just a minor penalty for your incompetence.
00:46:05What now? Trying to fight back?
00:46:08I've done nothing wrong. And the Council has no authority to take my quota.
00:46:13You're not new here, Elaine. You know who's in charge.
00:46:16Oh, be careful. My sister's serpent already took human form. He's quite formidable.
00:46:22Formidable? Release him then. Show me.
00:46:47Delusional.
00:46:50You should have just handed over the essence.
00:46:53Out!
00:46:54No!
00:47:00Forgive me, my master.
00:47:03I'm late.
00:47:06Filthy insects.
00:47:08How dare you touch her?
00:47:12Elaine!
00:47:13You haven't trained your familiar well.
00:47:16No manners.
00:47:19Nyxen is more than a familiar. He is my companion.
00:47:22Sister, please!
00:47:24How can you be so disrespectful to the Prefect?
00:47:27I leave for just two years, and someone forgets her place.
00:47:39You've earned my wrath!
00:47:41No!
00:47:41No!
00:47:43No!
00:47:45No!
00:47:47No!
00:47:47No!
00:47:48No!
00:47:48No!
00:47:48No!
00:47:49No!
00:47:50No!
00:47:52No!
00:47:52No!
00:47:56No!
00:48:11Is there a problem?
00:48:14Ah, Caspian. You've returned?
00:48:19So, what happened?
00:48:21Professor, Elaine was trying to take my familiar.
00:48:25Prefect Casbert was just defending me before Nyxen completely lost it.
00:48:28You're familiar? Not interested.
00:48:32Nyxen is all I need.
00:48:34Hilda, I must warn you.
00:48:36An S-Class familiar without loyalty is useless.
00:48:40Perhaps a joint field exercise would help.
00:48:44Yes, Professor.
00:48:47As for you, Casbrin.
00:48:49Professor.
00:48:50You've been gone a while. Perhaps you need some time to catch up.
00:48:54Forgive me, Professor, but I am the most senior apprentice here.
00:49:01Elaine earned her place in front of us all. It's undeniable.
00:49:06Elaine, come with me. The Dean asked for you.
00:49:19Watch yourself.
00:49:22Arrogant fool.
00:49:24Premier, not for long.
00:49:26My chance has arrived. Crossing the Prefect Council.
00:49:30Elaine, how reckless.
00:49:35Powerless and useless.
00:49:45What do you want?
00:49:47These little things were all picked by the juniors under Elaine's guidance.
00:49:52What do you think, Prefect?
00:49:54Absolutely powerless and useless.
00:49:57Only your fire dragon is of any use.
00:50:00Serving the counts is all I want.
00:50:03But since the ceremony, Elaine has held me back with her privilege.
00:50:09My dragon had no chance to shift.
00:50:14Elaine is shallow. Selfish.
00:50:19Next month is the Grand Tournament, open to all years.
00:50:22She won't hold her place for long.
00:50:24But her serpent already shifted.
00:50:26He's dangerously powerful.
00:50:32Elaine's notebook, with every spell she knows.
00:50:36Including the ones Professor Talon taught her in private.
00:50:43Is that all?
00:50:45You can take everything.
00:50:47My essence.
00:50:50Not enough.
00:50:57Not enough.
00:51:00You want my dragon?
00:51:01So what do you want in return?
00:51:06My sister's life.
00:51:08You know, accidents are so common at the tournament.
00:51:12Cute and cruel.
00:51:14Now you have my attention.
00:51:33Time to strike back, Alias.
00:51:36Let's give her a little taste before the tournament.
00:51:39Tear her pride to pieces.
00:51:46Dinner time.
00:51:53Professor.
00:51:54You wish to see me?
00:51:57The time has come for you to learn what I have long kept from you.
00:52:07So, you've met Caspian.
00:52:10Caspian.
00:52:10Clashed.
00:52:11To be more specific.
00:52:13Ah.
00:52:15Classic Caspian.
00:52:17Did you encounter his familiar?
00:52:19A griffon.
00:52:21Bobo stopped it just in time.
00:52:25You all earned your familiars here months ago.
00:52:31I will not bond with the fire dragon.
00:52:34In fact, my choice lies.
00:52:36But Caspian is a different story.
00:52:39How different?
00:52:40For generations, the Caspians have only bonded with pure-bled griffons.
00:52:46The legendary war beasts of the gods.
00:52:51But they were cast out for betraying the Oathbinder.
00:52:57The Oathbinder?
00:53:04He was the one who made wild beasts familiars.
00:53:08He gave them the power to bond.
00:53:10To fight by our side.
00:53:13They are our companions.
00:53:18But not to everyone.
00:53:19On this land, some academies treat familiars as disposable tools.
00:53:26How could they?
00:53:27Familiars below rank C, who can only bond but not cast spells, are reduced to live targets.
00:53:37Slaughter practice for the strong.
00:53:40It's barbaric.
00:53:41Aren't they afraid of the Oathbinder?
00:53:43He had fallen long ago.
00:53:47Most of our apprentice graduate at level three.
00:53:50But nearly all of theirs reach level five.
00:53:54That's a ten-year gap for a normal mage.
00:53:57Caspian was meant for those academies.
00:54:00He chose to stay, only to turn us into them.
00:54:05Thank the stars, his mentor, the vicious Vos, has higher callings elsewhere.
00:54:10Can't we just expel him and disband the council?
00:54:14I'm afraid not.
00:54:17The Caspians are tied to the royals.
00:54:20A'Lelius is still out there, and now we have Caspian.
00:54:25Elaine.
00:54:27Yes, Professor.
00:54:29This tournament, you must win.
00:54:37I'll give everything I have to win it, Professor.
00:54:40You must, or the Academy falls to the Prefet Council.
00:54:44Before they returned, no one expected an ambush from one of our own inside this Academy.
00:54:58Thank you, Professor, and thank you, Mr. Starr.
00:55:05This tournament is open to apprentices of all years.
00:55:09The bond is merely the price of admission.
00:55:12You must fight as one.
00:55:15Absolute trust in each other is your only way through.
00:55:17There will also be judges from the council.
00:55:20The winner will be named Premier and granted the Founder's Key,
00:55:24granting one week's access to the secret realm.
00:55:29That will transform you entirely.
00:55:36We can't say more because of the secrety charm.
00:55:40Be ready.
00:55:43Nixon and I will be.
00:55:45Don't worry, Professor.
00:55:47Perhaps you are meant for each other.
00:55:50Normally a beast that's strong would break a mage's limits.
00:55:53But you two are so in sync, he's actually fueling your magic.
00:55:57But watch your back around Caspian.
00:56:00He lacks your talent, but he inherited his family's bond with griffins.
00:56:04I will.
00:56:05Why did the griffins turn traitor?
00:56:06Griffins today are just shadows of that line.
00:56:08We may never know why, but in the old days this land wasn't overrun by corrupted beasts.
00:56:13A treacherous beast was never a good choice.
00:56:16Time to head back, Elaine.
00:56:18Nyxen must be waiting for you, counting the-
00:56:36N-Nyxen, you.
00:56:39You don't like what you see?
00:56:43Not a bad way to welcome me home.
00:56:45Then I'll always greet you like this.
00:56:50Let me heal you first.
00:56:53The Professor's already took care of it.
00:56:56I'm perfectly fine now.
00:57:00Oh, am I late again?
00:57:02I'll stay by your side from now on.
00:57:04Nothing will ever hurt you again.
00:57:19We have company.
00:57:29Lost your master?
00:57:32Or are you our new guard dog?
00:57:37She has me now.
00:57:40There's no room for you here.
00:57:54He's gone.
00:57:56Forget about him.
00:57:57Something's wrong.
00:57:59What is it?
00:58:00The way he looked at you.
00:58:02He was sizing you up.
00:58:04I've got to follow him.
00:58:06I'm coming with you.
00:58:13Where is the sheep?
00:58:18No signs of break-in.
00:58:19Just like the fox.
00:58:24Alias was just around here.
00:58:25It had to be him.
00:58:26He should still be around.
00:58:39Caught in the act.
00:58:41You're the familiar thieves this whole time.
00:58:43What are you talking about?
00:58:45We're tracking the culprit.
00:58:53My stupid sister will be nothing but a disgrace to this academy.
00:58:59Stay with me, Alias.
00:59:02I'll have you shifting in no time.
00:59:10You will face punishments.
00:59:13The harshest ones.
00:59:23Nikeson, can you break this?
00:59:26I can't.
00:59:27Let us go!
00:59:30Dream on.
00:59:31The harder you fight, the deeper it bites.
00:59:34That's a relic from the Caspians.
00:59:37You should be honored to have it touch your skin.
00:59:39The Caspians only bond with divine griffins.
00:59:43Not like this filthy half-breed.
00:59:46Lap dogs.
00:59:47They aren't even worthy to look me in the eye.
00:59:51If only I could reveal my true lineage.
00:59:56You really aren't picky, are you?
01:00:00Get your hands off her.
01:00:06You're treating a Mongol like a treasure.
01:00:09Stupid.
01:00:11Speak!
01:00:12Why steal the beasts?
01:00:16I said...
01:00:18Get your hand...
01:00:21I said, get your hand off!
01:00:27Nikeson, stay still.
01:00:29We didn't steal anything.
01:00:31It was Hilda's dragon.
01:00:32Liar!
01:00:34Make them confess.
01:00:41You're going to bleed for this.
01:00:45Filthy mutt.
01:00:48Ready to talk now?
01:00:51Oh, I get it now.
01:00:53You've actually fallen for this...
01:00:56...animal.
01:00:58Gross.
01:00:59Let's just kill him.
01:01:00Don't you dare touch him!
01:01:02Idiot!
01:01:03They're bonded.
01:01:05They're bonded.
01:01:05Killing him kills her.
01:01:06We can't slay either of them here.
01:01:08Not within this academy.
01:01:10Right.
01:01:11Leave him.
01:01:12Set their bond first.
01:01:13Where's the bond mark?
01:01:14Look.
01:01:16There it is.
01:01:18Let's shatter it!
01:01:21Strip her.
01:01:26Get away from her!
01:01:31Nyxen...
01:01:32Nyxen, no.
01:01:59If it wouldn't expose my location,
01:02:03drawing those four traitors to the academy and putting Elaine in danger.
01:02:28There is no escape.
01:02:35Traitors.
01:02:37My father sheltered you all, yet you conspired to usurp his rule.
01:02:45His blood is paramount.
01:02:50Take him alive. Go!
01:02:52Go!
01:02:52Go!
01:02:57Go!
01:02:58Go!
01:03:01Go!
01:03:04Go!
01:03:08Go!
01:03:09Go!
01:03:13Go!
01:03:23Who's there?
01:03:26These woods are guarded by Beastwood Academy.
01:03:32We will hunt you down.
01:04:00And no one shall ever hurt you, Master.
01:04:07Nyxen!
01:04:10What have you done?
01:04:11You filthy half-breed.
01:04:14Impossible. They said no beast could break that net.
01:04:21What is this nonsense?
01:04:25Elaine and her family were stealing beasts. We caught them in the act.
01:04:30You bypassed investigation and reporting.
01:04:32The Academy strictly forbids vigilante justice, even for prefects.
01:04:37It was an emergency. We all saw it.
01:04:40Aye, that it was.
01:04:41You saw nothing. The sheep was already gone when we got here.
01:04:45No one is above the rules of this Academy, as long as your student's here.
01:04:52She's your apprentice. Of course you'd shield her.
01:04:56And you even handed her the title of Premier.
01:04:59Elaine earned her place. Your complaints change nothing.
01:05:03The tournament is next month.
01:05:05Prove yourself there or don't.
01:05:07Then stay out of this, Professor.
01:05:09Or I shall have my mentor step in.
01:05:12Follow me.
01:05:15Spoiled noble brats.
01:05:17Are you two all right?
01:05:20It's not done.
01:05:22If the Professor hadn't come, I would have torn this scum apart, even if it meant exposing myself.
01:05:29I'll end them both at the tournament.
01:05:34Starting with that half-breed mutt.
01:05:40I...
01:05:41I saw wings growing from its back, and it broke the chains all by itself.
01:05:45Nonsense!
01:05:46A Cascobun relic can't be broken by a filthy half-breed.
01:05:49It was Talon who freed him.
01:05:51I... I think I saw the same...
01:05:55The old fool's gotten stronger.
01:05:57We need to stay sharp.
01:05:59Exactly.
01:06:00But what if he protects Elaine during the tournament?
01:06:04This family crystal holds the Oathbinder's blessing.
01:06:07Any strike from that mutt reflects tenfold.
01:06:10He'll drop dead before Talon can intervene.
01:06:13Genius is always the Great Caspian.
01:06:15But why didn't you strike just now?
01:06:18I want Elaine to beg me for mercy.
01:06:20In front of everyone.
01:06:25Tell Hilda to follow my lead.
01:06:28At the tournament close, pray enough.
01:06:37How to dispose of this scum without drawing my enemy's attention?
01:06:41Don't let him get in your head.
01:06:43We'll defeat him.
01:06:44Who?
01:06:45Caspian.
01:06:47I'm sorry he said those things to you.
01:06:49He'll pay for those words.
01:06:50Well, he can insult my bloodline all he wants.
01:06:53What?
01:06:54No, he can't!
01:06:56You're gonna beat them up for me, right?
01:07:05Let's claim our essence and train harder, Master.
01:07:29You've got some nerve showing up.
01:07:31I don't have time for this.
01:07:32Nyxen.
01:07:39Don't even try.
01:07:41I thought a familiar thief would speak more carefully.
01:07:44We didn't steal anything.
01:07:46She's not worth it.
01:07:47Let's leave.
01:08:03You've gone too far.
01:08:07Help!
01:08:08Elaine's familiar has gone mad.
01:08:13Is this how you train your familiar Elaine?
01:08:17That's not true!
01:08:18Foolish girl!
01:08:20This is for talking back.
01:08:21Leave her alone.
01:08:23Lay a finger on us, and you're banned from the tournament.
01:08:27Don't count on Talon.
01:08:29The Caspians can get him suspended.
01:08:31Everyone saw your misconduct.
01:08:33You're grounded until the tournament.
01:08:35Oops.
01:08:36Guess you're done with training.
01:08:38Now, Elias can shift without a worry.
01:08:58Your scent?
01:09:00This is the essence you kept in your private cache.
01:09:02Thieves.
01:09:03They'll do anything to sabotage our training.
01:09:04Shameless bastards!
01:09:05Elaine!
01:09:05Nyxen!
01:09:09What are you doing here?
01:09:14No, you don't have to.
01:09:19We heard the Academy suspend your quota until the tournament.
01:09:23They said Nyxen had already shifted.
01:09:25Your share is being given to others.
01:09:31We won't visit again!
01:09:34You must beat them up!
01:09:36I'm here!
01:09:44I leave!
01:09:45Man!
01:09:48You must beat them up!
01:09:52Land of fire!
01:09:54No!
01:10:00Outroar!
01:10:15Where do you think you're going?
01:10:26Sounds from the little ones.
01:10:34They did this on purpose, right before the tournament.
01:10:38Could be an illusion they created.
01:10:40No, I have to see for myself.
01:10:42Let me.
01:10:59A burning curse.
01:11:01And a tenfold reflection from my family's crystal.
01:11:05Tomorrow is your end, you half-breed mutt.
01:11:25What have they done?
01:11:27No, I have to see for myself.
01:11:41Elaine, why would they hurt my cubby?
01:11:53We will never let the killer walk away.
01:11:57Never.
01:12:00Elaine, help us, please!
01:12:05Has anyone seen anything?
01:12:08I just felt my bonds sever out of nowhere when I got here.
01:12:13They were already dead.
01:12:18He picked only A-ranks and above.
01:12:23Don't worry!
01:12:24Nixon won't eat him.
01:12:25He just looks terrifying.
01:12:28Eat.
01:12:34Mages kill their own kind.
01:12:37So do Familius.
01:12:40His essence was ripped out?
01:12:43While he's still alive?
01:12:46But...
01:12:46He can still be saved, right?
01:12:50I'm so sorry.
01:12:52I'm so, so sorry.
01:12:54No, he's fine.
01:12:56Look, he's still moving.
01:12:58Please, do something.
01:13:04What's happening?
01:13:05What's happening?
01:13:05Maybe.
01:13:07Bye!