Episode 1 synopsis. Palermo, an alchemist who volunteers to become a disciple to the immortal Great Sage Termini, challenged Napoli to a duel. |
![Story Napoli.png](/images/d/dd/Story_Napoli.png) Napoli |
"Huhaaaaah...?" |
At the prompting of her teacher Termini, the moment Napoli reluctantly accepted her offer of a duel - the scenery changes. |
![Story Napoli.png](/images/d/dd/Story_Napoli.png) Napoli |
"Ah, what? This is, where are we sì?" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"This is a realm I manifested for our duel." |
While wearing gloves marked with a magic circle each, Palermo was doing flexibility exercises, fully motivated. |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"Just below this academy, I have created an underground realm beforehand. The ground gouged out, cleared, and I brought in what we thought we would need--" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"It took a long time. I started preparing last night and only finished just now." |
![Story Napoli.png](/images/d/dd/Story_Napoli.png) Napoli |
"Why, why did you go to all that trouble sì...?" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"Because of course, I didn't want anyone else to interfere with our duel. Of course I would win, but I didn't want anyone to dispute with me afterwards." |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"I wanted it to be fair and square, black and white." |
![Story Termini.png](/images/f/fc/Story_Termini.png) Termini |
"Ahaha. A strange girl. It must have taken an enormous amount of magic power to create such an underground space, even though it would have drained you and made you weak." |
![Story Termini.png](/images/f/fc/Story_Termini.png) Termini |
"So it was more important to fight fair and square than to be at a disadvantage in a duel. That's funny, I like funny girls...♪" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"If you like me, will you make me your disciple?" |
![Story Termini.png](/images/f/fc/Story_Termini.png) Termini |
"Hmmm~, but Napolitan is quite an interesting girl too, it's hard to tell the difference. We'll have to have a real battle to decide who is more suitable to be my disciple." |
![Story Messina.png](/images/6/6e/Story_Messina.png) Messina |
"No agitato please... Tranquillo, tranquillo." |
![Story Termini.png](/images/f/fc/Story_Termini.png) Termini |
"Giocoso giocoso♪" |
![Story Messina.png](/images/6/6e/Story_Messina.png) Messina |
"Lacrimoso...!" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"...Very well. I will win the duel and prove that I am worthy of being Maestra Termini's disciple." |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"Signorina Napoli." |
![Story Napoli.png](/images/d/dd/Story_Napoli.png) Napoli |
"Huh? Ah, yes! What is it sì?" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"In order to duel fair, I'll tell you beforehand. I have put up a strong barrier in all directions in this realm, so you can't go in and out without my permission." |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"Maestra Termini, Messina and the Conductor can come in because I have given them permission. I won't allow any unforeseen disasters, monster attacks or any other unwanted disturbances." |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"Now we can duel fair and square. Let's get started." |
![Story Napoli.png](/images/d/dd/Story_Napoli.png) Napoli |
"Eeeeeeh~... But what do we do sì? How do we decide which one of us is more worthy of being the Saggia's disciple sì?" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"Good question." |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"I will let Maestra Termini and the rest decide what our games will be. I'm sorry to trouble you, but I'd like each one of you to suggest a game." |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"According to their suggestions, we will play best of three games. What do you think? Wouldn't that be fairer than me deciding what the games are?" |
![Story Napoli.png](/images/d/dd/Story_Napoli.png) Napoli |
"Aw aw, things are going to be decided very quickly sì." |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"Hmmhmm. That's why I asked three people, an odd number of people, to come together. This way, in the end, one of us will always be the winner with two wins and one loss. There will be no draw." |
![Story Napoli.png](/images/d/dd/Story_Napoli.png) Napoli |
"Eh, eh? Is that what happens?" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"That's what happens. Come on, whoever you are, decide what the game is." |
![Story Termini.png](/images/f/fc/Story_Termini.png) Termini |
"Well then, Messina, after you♪." |
![Story Messina.png](/images/6/6e/Story_Messina.png) Messina |
"What, me!? It's not good if you ask me suddenly, I'm not good at improvisation~?" |
![Story Termini.png](/images/f/fc/Story_Termini.png) Termini |
"You can propose anything you like, just feel free to do so. I'll adjust it on my turn, depending on the situation." |
![Story Messina.png](/images/6/6e/Story_Messina.png) Messina |
"Well, then, hmmm? But I've never thought about the content of a duel, so it's really difficult?" |
![Story Messina.png](/images/6/6e/Story_Messina.png) Messina |
"It's called a duel, so it's more like a battle and the winner is the one who wins? That's the image I have of it I guess?" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"Very well. A battle it is. Let's say we go head-to-head and the last one standing wins." |
![Story Messina.png](/images/6/6e/Story_Messina.png) Messina |
"Ah, that wasn't my suggestion--" |
Just as Messina is about to correct herself, Palermo's figure faded out of sight. Not only Napoli, but even Termini seems to have lost sight of her, and is scurrying around her to keep track. |
![Story Napoli.png](/images/d/dd/Story_Napoli.png) Napoli |
"Ah, what? Where she's gone, sì?" |
Palermo |
"--Right here." |
*POOF* |
Palermo unexpectedly appeared behind Napoli and clamped her sides of the head between her gloved hands. Immediately afterwards, a strange noise is heard. |
![Story Napoli.png](/images/d/dd/Story_Napoli.png) Napoli |
"A, ah, ah...?" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"I win." |
![Story Napoli.png](/images/d/dd/Story_Napoli.png) Napoli |
"----" |
Palermo proudly ruffled her hair while gently supporting Napoli, who seems to have blacked out after what happened. |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"I resonated my gloves and reverberated Napoli's brain. Otherwise, I could have 'transmuted' her head into a different substance and killed her instantly." |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"Killing each other is never my intention. I genuinely want to prove that I am better than her." |
![Story Messina.png](/images/6/6e/Story_Messina.png) Messina |
"Uwaaaah, Dio mio!" |
Seeing the completely unconscious Napoli, Nurse Messina rushed over to her in concern. She seemed to feel responsible, as she is the one who suggested the details of the match. |
![Story Messina.png](/images/6/6e/Story_Messina.png) Messina |
"Primaria, listen to me properly... Napoli, are you okay? She wouldn't have brain damage or anything, would she?" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"Maybe." |
![Story Messina.png](/images/6/6e/Story_Messina.png) Messina |
"Don't give me a 'Maybe'! Gosh, Primaria-- you look solid, but you're so vague about a lot of things, you know?" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"Because I'm solid, I give my opinions fairly and calmly. I'm not going to be optimistic, I'm going to give you the facts." |
![Story Termini.png](/images/f/fc/Story_Termini.png) Termini |
"Ahahaha. Even though Napolitan is still new to combat, I've given her the basics--" |
![Story Termini.png](/images/f/fc/Story_Termini.png) Termini |
"She easily broke through the magical barrier that Napolitan always deploys and hit her with an impact. So that's how you got an instant kill, Palermo." |
![Story Termini.png](/images/f/fc/Story_Termini.png) Termini |
"It was a bit of a surprise attack though, and I don't want you to assume that this is Napoli's power." |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"If you don't agree, we'll battle again and again. And it wouldn't matter, I will always win." |
![Story Termini.png](/images/f/fc/Story_Termini.png) Termini |
"Hmmm~... Now that I know something about your fighting skills, I'd like to see another match. I don't know what to do, I'm really starting to enjoy it♪" |
![Story Messina.png](/images/6/6e/Story_Messina.png) Messina |
"Shouldn't you be more worried about your disciple falling into a coma, Maestra? Primaria, is this really okay? Are you sure you want to become a disciple like this...?" |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"Of course. In fact, I'm a bit excited to find out that Maestra Termini is a being that transcends humanity." |
Indeed, Palermo smiled wanly, with a slight flush in her cheeks. |
![Story Palermo.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Palermo.png) Palermo |
"--Now, what's the next game?" |
Continue to Episode 3. |