Secrets of the Silent Witch (2025) s01e01 Episode Script
Douki ga Ki Tarite Mucha o Iu
1
Rudo Martigura Feu.
Marte Rudol. Dax = Harval,
Rua = Fivau, Meil = Sarharval.
Dragonraids.
Here in The Kingdom of Ridill,
Count Kerbeck's territory has
faced dragons for many years.
Foi, Roowa = Meruze, Peru Igunia.
The history of the count's family is
a history of battles with dragons.
Shit! It won't pierce the skin unless
you hit it straight between the eyes!
Take your stance!
Don't break formation!
We need time for the incantation－
Dragons are disasters.
Especially the black dragon,
which has appeared only twice
in the history of The Kingdom of Ridill.
Records from the past two disasters
say that multiple towns were
completely wiped out.
Lady Isabelle, it's too dangerous here.
We need to evacuate!
Father and the knights
are engaged in battle.
As his daughter, it would be unforgivable
for me to abandon the people now.
Even if it means
I perish here in Kerbeck lands.
Monica! I've brought you some food.
It's nice to see you!
I'm bringing some stuff in,
so hold the door for me, okay?
Okay.
Oof.
Nero! Good day to you!
It's messy like always.
Hey, is this stack of books and stuff
important? Can I throw it out?
It's all very important.
Oh, by the way! Did you know?
Three months ago, the eastern border
was hit by a dragonraid.
I heard lots of pterodragons appeared
near the village.
And even more scary,
the leader of the pterodragons
was the legendary infamous
Black Dragon of Worgan.
And it seems like one of
the Seven Sages was sent out there.
Yeah, the Seven Sages are
the top seven mages in the country.
And guess who?
The youngest of the Seven Sages,
the Silent Witch,
drove them off all by herself.
They say the Silent Witch is
the only mage around right now
who can use unchanted magecraft.
Doing spells without chanting
is so cool, right?
Wait.
It's too much…
It's to thank you for always
bringing me what I need.
Monica, what do you do, exactly?
Mathematics?
As in, you're like a math expert?
Well, kinda… I suppose.
Then that person who came to our village
must be a math expert too.
Someone said they were
your colleague and wanted to see you,
so I gave them directions.
It was me.
Long time no－
L-L-L-L-Loui-Louis.
Would you mind not using something
ridiculous like "L-L-L-L-Loui-Louis"
as a replacement for my name?
Sorry…
Thank you for telling me
the way here, young lady.
You're welcome.
Well, I'd better get on with things.
Bye-bye!
It's been a long time, Louis.
Indeed. It's been quite a while.
Lady Monica Everett. Or should I say,
Silent Witch of the Seven Sages.
THE SILENT WITCH
MONICA EVERET
Humans cannot manipulate mana
without incantations.
However, there is one genius
who made the impossible possible.
Her name is Monica Everett.
This girl, who has hidden herself away
in a mountain cabin,
is one of the Seven Sages,
the best mages in The Kingdom of Ridill.
She is the Silent Witch.
The story of how this girl came
to master unchanted magecraft
is actually quite a simple one.
Monica is extremely shy
and gets nervous easily.
She finds it difficult to speak
in front of other people.
MINERVA'S MAGE TRAINING
INSTITUTION
When she encountered strangers,
she would start convulsing
and become unable to even make a sound.
In worst cases, she would vomit or faint.
Naturally, there was no way she could
perform magic incantations.
She was very close to failure
when it occurred to her.
If she was too nervous
to chant in front of an examiner, then…
I should just use magic without chanting.
Most people would try to overcome their
fear of strangers and social anxiety.
But Monica's way of thinking soared
far off in an unexpected direction.
And just like that, her talent blossomed.
And so, the genius girl mastered
unchanted spells
and quickly rose to become
one of the Seven Sages.
This is precisely what happens
when effort takes off
in an unexpected direction.
I see you are still squandering
your talent, fellow sage.
THE BARRIER MAGE
LOUIS MILLER
Ryn, activate the soundproof barrier.
Of course.
As expected from a high spirit.
HIGH WIND SPIRI
RYNZBELFEID
If only humans could
manipulate mana without spells,
I wouldn't have had to perfect
unchanted magecraft myself.
Now then…
I came to see you today because
there's something I'd like to ask you.
Ask me?
Yes.
The truth is, I've been serving
as a bodyguard to the second prince,
under secret orders
from His Majesty the King.
But you're within
the first prince's faction, aren't you?
Yes.
But for some reason,
I was assigned to guard the second prince.
I have my own suspicions as to why.
But speaking of His Majesty's intentions
based on speculation
would be disrespectful.
So I'll say no more.
What's important is that I was ordered
to guard the second prince
without him knowing.
His Highness Felix, the second prince,
attends Serendia Academy,
a boarding school.
It would be easier for me to try
and ifiltrate the academy, but…
But it wouldn't make sense.
With my reputation and good looks,
I'm not cut out for undercover work.
Isn't that a bit full of yourself?
Opinionated maids don't get paid.
But then, how…
Duke Clockford,
a strong supporter of the second prince,
pulls the strings of the academy.
So, I prepared this.
A combined tracking and communication
barrier with danger detection
and a low-range physical
and magical defense.
Is that right?
You can tell all that just from looking.
Yes. This is a protective magical item
that I carefully crafted myself.
This brooch and the one I gave
to His Highness Felix are a matching pair.
They allow me to monitor His Highness's
location and movements at all times.
Isn't that spying?
It's only natural to keep track of
the person you are assigned to protect.
But you'd get into a lot of trouble
if he found out.
My fellow sage seems rather too earnest.
Here's a saying for you.
"What he doesn't know won't hurt him."
His Majesty presented it to His Highness
under the guise of a present, you see.
It seems it broke the very next day
after it was given to him.
After devoting an entire week
of sleepless, tireless effort,
it was gone in just one day.
Well, when the brooch shattered,
I found it so hilarious,
I couldn't stop laughing.
I even endured being apart from my
beloved wife in order to craft the piece.
Is the second prince…
Is he safe?
Of course.
Despite my exhaustion,
I rallied and rushed to the academy.
When I got there,
they just said nothing happened.
Only that the brooch
was broken accidentally.
So, by now, you must understand
what I am trying to say?
I'd like you to sneak into the academy
and protect His Highness in my place.
I can't! Why should I…
Unlike me,
you aren't part of high society.
Even at ceremonies, you keep
your hood up and your gaze lowered.
So no one knows your face.
Most importantly,
no one would ever suspect
such a plain little girl
to be one of the Seven Sages.
B-B-B-B-B-But…
No b-b-b-b-b-buts.
Above all, your talent
for performing unchanted magecraft
is perfect for providing
discreet protection.
No…
I don't want to…
It's been about two years
since we became part of the Seven Sages.
All you've done in that time
is hole yourself up in here
and bury yourself in paperwork.
But I slayed a dragon
three months ago too, by the way.
In the past three months,
I've slain ten dragons. What's your point?
Look.
You're one of the top ranking mages
in the kingdom, one of the Seven Sages.
Don't you realize there are some jobs
that only you can take care of?
You know that, right?
You do know that, don't you?
Then act like it.
Act like it.
B-B-B-B-B-But I only joined
the Seven Sages as a kind of spare…
B-B-B-B-B-But nothing.
I have been given full responsibility for
guarding the second prince by His Majesty.
Meaning, you have no choice but to accept
as my fellow sage. Isn't that right?
I'm glad you understand.
Now then, as for the specifics…
A few years ago,
at the monastery
in Count Kerbeck's territory,
there was a girl with no family.
Right…
The former Countess of Kerbeck saw
a likeness of her deceased husband
in the girl and decided to adopt her.
The girl was cherished by the former
Countess and had a happy upbringing.
That's a nice story.
However, the Countess was struck down
by a dreadful illness and passed away.
Oh, no…
The girl, having lost her guardian,
was resented by the cruel count's daughter
and was forced to work as a servant.
Then, when that count's daughter was
accepted into Serendia Academy,
the girl was forced to go with her
as her attendant.
That poor girl.
Yes. You will be playing the role
of that poor girl.
I will?
Oi, Monica. Oi!
THE BLACK CAT FAMILIAR
NERO
Hey, look at my paws.
You love my paws, don't you?
Me… guarding the prince…
I can't.
If it's that bad,
why don't you just run away?
That'll never work! Louis would chase
me no matter how far I go.
I've seen them. The hard calluses
on his knuckles under his gloves.
Hey, isn't that dude meant to be
a guardian of the underworld or something?
That's how terrifying he is!
Then look on the bright side.
The prince must be quite a dish, right?
I'm a book lover myself, you know.
It's written in Dustin Gunther's book,
so I know all about it.
I don't know.
Don't the Seven Sages have to go
to ceremonies and stuff?
Haven't you seen him around?
I always keep my eyes shut.
Hey, I just realized something.
Yeah?
Shouldn't you know what the person
you're protecting looks like?
One piggy sold in the first winter
One piggy sold in the second winter
Two piggies sold in the third winter
Three piggies sold in the fourth winter
Five piggies sold on the fifth winter
Rumbling with the sound of the wheels
"Oink, oink! Oink, oink!"
Cry the little piggies
If you sell eight piggies
In the sixth year
How many piggies will be sold
In the tenth winter?
Fifty-five piggies
Year 28. 317,811 piggies.
-Year 29. 514,229 piggies.
-Fellow sage?
-Fellow sage?
-Year 30. 830,000…
I was just thinking about something.
We will be arriving shortly.
I'd like to propose
a revolutionary landing method.
No, thank you.
Welcome to our home.
Rosalie, I've just returned.
Excuse me.
Eye movement, no abnormalities.
No gum bleeding.
However, the underside of the lower lids
are pale. The nails are whitish.
ROSALIE MILLER
And there are symptoms
of malnutrition and anemia.
How old are you?
I'm 16.
You're too skinny.
I don't know who you are,
but anyone can see you're not well…
Wouldn't it be nice to say,
"Welcome home" to your husband
when he comes home?
Attending to a patient takes top priority.
You're almost presentable now.
Well, let's have you greet the guests now.
Guests…
And who are you from now on?
But won't the background you came up with
just bother other people
when they hear it?
Count Kerbeck said
it sounded just like a ballad.
He loved it.
"He loved it."
Anyway, does the name Count Kerbeck
sound familiar to you?
The dragon I slayed…
Indeed.
This is the area you protected from the
Black Dragon of Worgan three months ago.
The count said he was willing to play
along, if it was for the Silent Witch.
So,
shall we go?
How do you do?
Well, if it isn't Lady Monica,
dressed as shabby as ever.
Your name is recorded among the
lowest ranks of Count Kerbeck's family.
How terribly embarrassing for our family.
How was that?
Did I sound like
a proper villainous noble lady?
I've been practicing my voice
every single day.
How careless of me.
It's a pleasure to meet you
for the first time, Lady Silent Witch.
My name is Isabelle Norton.
DAUGHTER OF COUNT KERBECK
ISABELLE NORTON
On behalf of my father and the villagers,
I express deep gratitude to you
for slaying the black dragon.
Fellow sage,
won't you greet Lady Isabelle?
She's a little shy.
It doesn't bother me.
Because I know that my dear Monica is
stronger and braver than anyone.
Agatha.
Thank you for serving our family
for all of these years.
It's time to release you from your duty.
No. I will accompany you
until the very end.
Thank you.
Ms. Agatha, I have to tell you something!
A mage from the royal capital has
defeated the black dragon!
It was the Silent Witch.
They're saying the Silent Witch drove off
the black dragon all by herself!
What's the damage?
There were zero casualties.
My Lady…
No!
The pterodragons have come
to avenge the black dragon.
My Lady!
By wielding magical power,
miracles can be performed.
Magecraft is the art of weaving spells
through incantations
and harnessing mana.
Humans cannot manipulate mana
without chanting.
However, there is one genius
who made the impossible possible.
Her name is Monica Everett.
One of the Seven Sages,
the best mages in The Kingdom of Ridill.
The Silent Witch.
The first mage in history
to create unchanted spells.
Not only did you defeat the Black Dragon
of Worgan, but the pterodragons too!
You did it all by yourself!
On top of that, you used wind
to carry the falling pterodragons
to save the town from harm.
And just disappeared
without saying a word!
Way, way, way too cool!
Well…
This time, I heard you're going
to infiltrate Serendia Academy!
I'll bully you mercilessly,
over and over again,
so that you won't be suspected!
Don't worry. Please focus entirely
on protecting His Highness!
Rudo Martigura Feu.
Marte Rudol. Dax = Harval,
Rua = Fivau, Meil = Sarharval.
Dragonraids.
Here in The Kingdom of Ridill,
Count Kerbeck's territory has
faced dragons for many years.
Foi, Roowa = Meruze, Peru Igunia.
The history of the count's family is
a history of battles with dragons.
Shit! It won't pierce the skin unless
you hit it straight between the eyes!
Take your stance!
Don't break formation!
We need time for the incantation－
Dragons are disasters.
Especially the black dragon,
which has appeared only twice
in the history of The Kingdom of Ridill.
Records from the past two disasters
say that multiple towns were
completely wiped out.
Lady Isabelle, it's too dangerous here.
We need to evacuate!
Father and the knights
are engaged in battle.
As his daughter, it would be unforgivable
for me to abandon the people now.
Even if it means
I perish here in Kerbeck lands.
Monica! I've brought you some food.
It's nice to see you!
I'm bringing some stuff in,
so hold the door for me, okay?
Okay.
Oof.
Nero! Good day to you!
It's messy like always.
Hey, is this stack of books and stuff
important? Can I throw it out?
It's all very important.
Oh, by the way! Did you know?
Three months ago, the eastern border
was hit by a dragonraid.
I heard lots of pterodragons appeared
near the village.
And even more scary,
the leader of the pterodragons
was the legendary infamous
Black Dragon of Worgan.
And it seems like one of
the Seven Sages was sent out there.
Yeah, the Seven Sages are
the top seven mages in the country.
And guess who?
The youngest of the Seven Sages,
the Silent Witch,
drove them off all by herself.
They say the Silent Witch is
the only mage around right now
who can use unchanted magecraft.
Doing spells without chanting
is so cool, right?
Wait.
It's too much…
It's to thank you for always
bringing me what I need.
Monica, what do you do, exactly?
Mathematics?
As in, you're like a math expert?
Well, kinda… I suppose.
Then that person who came to our village
must be a math expert too.
Someone said they were
your colleague and wanted to see you,
so I gave them directions.
It was me.
Long time no－
L-L-L-L-Loui-Louis.
Would you mind not using something
ridiculous like "L-L-L-L-Loui-Louis"
as a replacement for my name?
Sorry…
Thank you for telling me
the way here, young lady.
You're welcome.
Well, I'd better get on with things.
Bye-bye!
It's been a long time, Louis.
Indeed. It's been quite a while.
Lady Monica Everett. Or should I say,
Silent Witch of the Seven Sages.
THE SILENT WITCH
MONICA EVERET
Humans cannot manipulate mana
without incantations.
However, there is one genius
who made the impossible possible.
Her name is Monica Everett.
This girl, who has hidden herself away
in a mountain cabin,
is one of the Seven Sages,
the best mages in The Kingdom of Ridill.
She is the Silent Witch.
The story of how this girl came
to master unchanted magecraft
is actually quite a simple one.
Monica is extremely shy
and gets nervous easily.
She finds it difficult to speak
in front of other people.
MINERVA'S MAGE TRAINING
INSTITUTION
When she encountered strangers,
she would start convulsing
and become unable to even make a sound.
In worst cases, she would vomit or faint.
Naturally, there was no way she could
perform magic incantations.
She was very close to failure
when it occurred to her.
If she was too nervous
to chant in front of an examiner, then…
I should just use magic without chanting.
Most people would try to overcome their
fear of strangers and social anxiety.
But Monica's way of thinking soared
far off in an unexpected direction.
And just like that, her talent blossomed.
And so, the genius girl mastered
unchanted spells
and quickly rose to become
one of the Seven Sages.
This is precisely what happens
when effort takes off
in an unexpected direction.
I see you are still squandering
your talent, fellow sage.
THE BARRIER MAGE
LOUIS MILLER
Ryn, activate the soundproof barrier.
Of course.
As expected from a high spirit.
HIGH WIND SPIRI
RYNZBELFEID
If only humans could
manipulate mana without spells,
I wouldn't have had to perfect
unchanted magecraft myself.
Now then…
I came to see you today because
there's something I'd like to ask you.
Ask me?
Yes.
The truth is, I've been serving
as a bodyguard to the second prince,
under secret orders
from His Majesty the King.
But you're within
the first prince's faction, aren't you?
Yes.
But for some reason,
I was assigned to guard the second prince.
I have my own suspicions as to why.
But speaking of His Majesty's intentions
based on speculation
would be disrespectful.
So I'll say no more.
What's important is that I was ordered
to guard the second prince
without him knowing.
His Highness Felix, the second prince,
attends Serendia Academy,
a boarding school.
It would be easier for me to try
and ifiltrate the academy, but…
But it wouldn't make sense.
With my reputation and good looks,
I'm not cut out for undercover work.
Isn't that a bit full of yourself?
Opinionated maids don't get paid.
But then, how…
Duke Clockford,
a strong supporter of the second prince,
pulls the strings of the academy.
So, I prepared this.
A combined tracking and communication
barrier with danger detection
and a low-range physical
and magical defense.
Is that right?
You can tell all that just from looking.
Yes. This is a protective magical item
that I carefully crafted myself.
This brooch and the one I gave
to His Highness Felix are a matching pair.
They allow me to monitor His Highness's
location and movements at all times.
Isn't that spying?
It's only natural to keep track of
the person you are assigned to protect.
But you'd get into a lot of trouble
if he found out.
My fellow sage seems rather too earnest.
Here's a saying for you.
"What he doesn't know won't hurt him."
His Majesty presented it to His Highness
under the guise of a present, you see.
It seems it broke the very next day
after it was given to him.
After devoting an entire week
of sleepless, tireless effort,
it was gone in just one day.
Well, when the brooch shattered,
I found it so hilarious,
I couldn't stop laughing.
I even endured being apart from my
beloved wife in order to craft the piece.
Is the second prince…
Is he safe?
Of course.
Despite my exhaustion,
I rallied and rushed to the academy.
When I got there,
they just said nothing happened.
Only that the brooch
was broken accidentally.
So, by now, you must understand
what I am trying to say?
I'd like you to sneak into the academy
and protect His Highness in my place.
I can't! Why should I…
Unlike me,
you aren't part of high society.
Even at ceremonies, you keep
your hood up and your gaze lowered.
So no one knows your face.
Most importantly,
no one would ever suspect
such a plain little girl
to be one of the Seven Sages.
B-B-B-B-B-But…
No b-b-b-b-b-buts.
Above all, your talent
for performing unchanted magecraft
is perfect for providing
discreet protection.
No…
I don't want to…
It's been about two years
since we became part of the Seven Sages.
All you've done in that time
is hole yourself up in here
and bury yourself in paperwork.
But I slayed a dragon
three months ago too, by the way.
In the past three months,
I've slain ten dragons. What's your point?
Look.
You're one of the top ranking mages
in the kingdom, one of the Seven Sages.
Don't you realize there are some jobs
that only you can take care of?
You know that, right?
You do know that, don't you?
Then act like it.
Act like it.
B-B-B-B-B-But I only joined
the Seven Sages as a kind of spare…
B-B-B-B-B-But nothing.
I have been given full responsibility for
guarding the second prince by His Majesty.
Meaning, you have no choice but to accept
as my fellow sage. Isn't that right?
I'm glad you understand.
Now then, as for the specifics…
A few years ago,
at the monastery
in Count Kerbeck's territory,
there was a girl with no family.
Right…
The former Countess of Kerbeck saw
a likeness of her deceased husband
in the girl and decided to adopt her.
The girl was cherished by the former
Countess and had a happy upbringing.
That's a nice story.
However, the Countess was struck down
by a dreadful illness and passed away.
Oh, no…
The girl, having lost her guardian,
was resented by the cruel count's daughter
and was forced to work as a servant.
Then, when that count's daughter was
accepted into Serendia Academy,
the girl was forced to go with her
as her attendant.
That poor girl.
Yes. You will be playing the role
of that poor girl.
I will?
Oi, Monica. Oi!
THE BLACK CAT FAMILIAR
NERO
Hey, look at my paws.
You love my paws, don't you?
Me… guarding the prince…
I can't.
If it's that bad,
why don't you just run away?
That'll never work! Louis would chase
me no matter how far I go.
I've seen them. The hard calluses
on his knuckles under his gloves.
Hey, isn't that dude meant to be
a guardian of the underworld or something?
That's how terrifying he is!
Then look on the bright side.
The prince must be quite a dish, right?
I'm a book lover myself, you know.
It's written in Dustin Gunther's book,
so I know all about it.
I don't know.
Don't the Seven Sages have to go
to ceremonies and stuff?
Haven't you seen him around?
I always keep my eyes shut.
Hey, I just realized something.
Yeah?
Shouldn't you know what the person
you're protecting looks like?
One piggy sold in the first winter
One piggy sold in the second winter
Two piggies sold in the third winter
Three piggies sold in the fourth winter
Five piggies sold on the fifth winter
Rumbling with the sound of the wheels
"Oink, oink! Oink, oink!"
Cry the little piggies
If you sell eight piggies
In the sixth year
How many piggies will be sold
In the tenth winter?
Fifty-five piggies
Year 28. 317,811 piggies.
-Year 29. 514,229 piggies.
-Fellow sage?
-Fellow sage?
-Year 30. 830,000…
I was just thinking about something.
We will be arriving shortly.
I'd like to propose
a revolutionary landing method.
No, thank you.
Welcome to our home.
Rosalie, I've just returned.
Excuse me.
Eye movement, no abnormalities.
No gum bleeding.
However, the underside of the lower lids
are pale. The nails are whitish.
ROSALIE MILLER
And there are symptoms
of malnutrition and anemia.
How old are you?
I'm 16.
You're too skinny.
I don't know who you are,
but anyone can see you're not well…
Wouldn't it be nice to say,
"Welcome home" to your husband
when he comes home?
Attending to a patient takes top priority.
You're almost presentable now.
Well, let's have you greet the guests now.
Guests…
And who are you from now on?
But won't the background you came up with
just bother other people
when they hear it?
Count Kerbeck said
it sounded just like a ballad.
He loved it.
"He loved it."
Anyway, does the name Count Kerbeck
sound familiar to you?
The dragon I slayed…
Indeed.
This is the area you protected from the
Black Dragon of Worgan three months ago.
The count said he was willing to play
along, if it was for the Silent Witch.
So,
shall we go?
How do you do?
Well, if it isn't Lady Monica,
dressed as shabby as ever.
Your name is recorded among the
lowest ranks of Count Kerbeck's family.
How terribly embarrassing for our family.
How was that?
Did I sound like
a proper villainous noble lady?
I've been practicing my voice
every single day.
How careless of me.
It's a pleasure to meet you
for the first time, Lady Silent Witch.
My name is Isabelle Norton.
DAUGHTER OF COUNT KERBECK
ISABELLE NORTON
On behalf of my father and the villagers,
I express deep gratitude to you
for slaying the black dragon.
Fellow sage,
won't you greet Lady Isabelle?
She's a little shy.
It doesn't bother me.
Because I know that my dear Monica is
stronger and braver than anyone.
Agatha.
Thank you for serving our family
for all of these years.
It's time to release you from your duty.
No. I will accompany you
until the very end.
Thank you.
Ms. Agatha, I have to tell you something!
A mage from the royal capital has
defeated the black dragon!
It was the Silent Witch.
They're saying the Silent Witch drove off
the black dragon all by herself!
What's the damage?
There were zero casualties.
My Lady…
No!
The pterodragons have come
to avenge the black dragon.
My Lady!
By wielding magical power,
miracles can be performed.
Magecraft is the art of weaving spells
through incantations
and harnessing mana.
Humans cannot manipulate mana
without chanting.
However, there is one genius
who made the impossible possible.
Her name is Monica Everett.
One of the Seven Sages,
the best mages in The Kingdom of Ridill.
The Silent Witch.
The first mage in history
to create unchanted spells.
Not only did you defeat the Black Dragon
of Worgan, but the pterodragons too!
You did it all by yourself!
On top of that, you used wind
to carry the falling pterodragons
to save the town from harm.
And just disappeared
without saying a word!
Way, way, way too cool!
Well…
This time, I heard you're going
to infiltrate Serendia Academy!
I'll bully you mercilessly,
over and over again,
so that you won't be suspected!
Don't worry. Please focus entirely
on protecting His Highness!