A problem suddenly befell the magi of Harz - a black aura mixed with Dream Magic. |
In order to find the cause of the problem, we visited the Academy of Magic at Wernigerode's suggestion. This is where she and Quedlinburg study, and the place is like the headquarters of Harz's Dream Magic. |
Wernigerode |
"It's been a while since I've been here, but nothing has changed. It's a very sobering experience." |
Quedlinburg |
"Yes. When I come here, I feel like I have to work hard." |
Quedlinburg |
"...This is not the time to get nostalgic. We came here to find out what caused the anomaly." |
Goslar |
"Oh, why are all of you here together?" |
Wernigerode & Quedlinburg |
"Professor Goslar!" |
Conductor |
Dear me, Goslar, you've come to Harz too? You should have told us. |
Goslar |
"I had some business to attend to at the Academy. Would be bad if I just hang around and make it wait all Halloween, wouldn't it?" |
Goslar |
"More importantly, have you enjoyed Halloween properly? If you come to Harz at this time of year, you're missing out if you don't have fun." |
Conductor |
About that, there's something wrong with the way things are going. |
Quedlinburg |
"That's right, Professor Goslar. All the magi in town, all the Dream Magic is being affected by a black aura." |
Wernigerode |
"My Dream Magic is mixed up with said black aura too." |
Goslar |
"What, don't tell me that everyone else is suffering from the same problem?" |
Goslar |
"It's true, the other professors also lamented about the black aura mixing in. I didn't expect that it had spread to the whole town." |
Quedlinburg |
"Do the professors have any idea about the cause?" |
Goslar |
"No, not yet. All the professors at this academy are investigating it right now." |
Wernigerode |
"In that case, we would be happy to help you." |
Goslar |
"No, it's fine. The headmistress is leading the investigation and we will find out soon." |
Wernigerode |
"But wouldn't it take a tremendous amount of time for the professors to investigate the whole town by themselves?" |
Goslar |
"No. The headmistress has a keen eye and years of experience, so it won't be a problem." |
Goslar responded relaxingly, probably trying not to worry her students. |
Then, Quedlinburg noticed something strange in the academy. |
Quedlinburg |
"Um, Professor Goslar. I think there's a lot of noise in the academy." |
Wernigerode |
"...Are you sure that all the professors are investigating the academy?" |
Goslar |
"I don't even know where the headmistress is investigating at the moment, but this must be someone using Dream Magic or something. Look, even though there's an anomaly going on, it's still Halloween today." |
--EEEEEEEK! |
Wernigerode |
"A scream!?" |
Quedlinburg |
"It's coming from the dungeons." |
Wernigerode |
"Professor Goslar, I knew there was something going on at the Academy!" |
Goslar |
"I believe that voice is the new... I told them not to be surprised by her appearance, but I'm afraid the pupils have found out." |
Wernigerode |
"What exactly is in the dungeons?" |
Goslar |
"...Actually, there was a magical artifact in storage that housed a certain troublesome tulpa, and it woke up. That's also the reason for the black aura in the Dream Magic. I didn't think it would be enough to affect the whole of Harz." |
Wernigerode |
"A troublesome tulpa... I've never heard of such a dangerous-sounding tulpain the academy's dungeons." |
Quedlinburg |
"We've been living with it all our lives, haven't we...?" |
Goslar |
"Well, artifacts are basically unused in Harz, and they were so old that people forgot to store--" |
Goslar |
"Erhem. So anyway they thought it was safe because it was stored deep in the dungeons." |
Wernigerode |
"You just said that all the professors forgot about it..." |
Quedlinburg |
"Can't help it, the professors love Dream Magic too☆ Because they are Harz magi..." |
Goslar |
"An-Anyway, we professors will take care of it, don't you guys worry." |
Wernigerode |
"That being said..." |
Quedlinburg |
"Once we know, we can't afford not to help." |
Conductor |
Goslar insisted repeatedly that Wernigerode and Quedlinburg should not be involved as students. |
Conductor |
At that moment, Shanghai took the liberty of opening a door that seems to lead to the dungeons. |
Goslar |
"What are you doing? Shanghai, that area is off limits to professors only." |
Shanghai |
"I'm not going to ignore the scream we heard now, am I?" |
Quedlinburg |
"Yeah! It's not a Harz problem or an academy problem.I have to go and help people who are screaming!" |
Wernigerode |
"We are Train Knights. If there is a threat, I am confident we can be of most assistance." |
Goslar |
"Meine Güte, you all are troubling me. That scream just now just startled one of the professors. Therefore-" |
Goslar |
"......" |
Goslar |
"No, this is where I'm happy to be surrounded by my pupils, who have grown up to be great. They're all Train Knights of the SSS. Very well, I'll let you help me." |
Wernigerode & Quedlinburg |
"Thank you very much!" |
Goslar |
"Then I'll show you around. Follow me." |
Goslar |
"Shanghai, I apologize. Your behaviour is to be commended and not condemned." |
Shanghai |
"I don't mind about that. Just go and help quickly!" |
Shanghai |
"Oh, but when we've sorted everything out, can I have some sweets for being such a good girl?" |
Goslar |
"...Would be fine." |
Shanghai |
"Hurray! That's a promise!" |
Goslar |
"I should take back what I said and this should be condemned and not commended then...?" |
Goslar sighed deeply when she sees Shanghai rejoicing at the assurance of sweets. |