Secrets of the Silent Witch (2025) s01e07 Episode Script

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It seems
the one who defeated the earth dragon
in Craeme was
a young mage who was just passing through.
Being transferred at this time…
Are they monitoring us?
Or perhaps an assassin…
Hot!
Congratulations to both of you on passing!
I'm so glad
the ballroom dancing retest went well.
Professor Pail was so emotional.
I only did well because Lord Maywood is
so good at leading.
Well, well, doesn't this look
like a lot of fun…
P-President!
Well, this is, um…
And there are even two members
of the student council here…
There aren't any school rules
that forbid grilling meat!
You need to apply for a permit in advance.
Well, the president is here now,
so no worries, right?
Here's one for you!
Bon appétit, I guess.
He's gonna eat it?
Now I'm an accomplice too.
You won't tell anyone, right?
Welcome home, Silent Witch.
Pa-pa-pa-pan.
Um… Is it for me?
Yes.
Sir Louis said, "Let's just say it's
a reward for capturing Thornlee.
Using the carrot and stick properly is
very important, you know.
Ha. Ha. Ha."
That's what he said.
Um, I'm going to write a thank-you letter
to Sir Louis, so please wait a moment.
Understood.
I want to convey my gratitude properly.
By the way, I heard you
also dealt with an intruder pretending
to be from a trading company.
Oh, yes.
Very impressive.
The defense barrier Sir Louis has set up
around the academy is
impenetrable against external attacks,
but it does not protect
against internal interference.
Is that true?
If the magical formula is rewritten,
the barrier becomes ineffective.
Sir Louis must have hidden it
somewhere in the academy…
Sir Louis said something
when he was leaning back in his chair.
Huh?
My defense barrier is packed
with deadly traps, you know.
If you think you can rewrite it,
go ahead and try!
Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha.
Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha.
I've never heard of a barrier filled
with such murderous intent!
What should I say in reply to Sir Louis?
She's looking at me…
Now I think about it,
this keeps happening lately…
Have you got a minute?
Don't pull that face.
I just want to invite you to a tea party.
A-A tea party?
Yes! Can you come
before the student council meeting?
Ballroom dancing and tea parties…
I should be able to do them properly.
I'm a member
of the student council, after all.
Okay, then.
Thanks for joining us today,
when you're busy.
Things have been tough recently.
What with that "unfortunate incident,"
where you ended up falling
down the stairs.
T-That's right. I'm okay now.
Well, thank goodness!
Since you're okay,
will you tell Lord Cyril for me?
That it was just an accident.
What?
If I say it was an accident, it'll ruin
what Lord Ashley has done for me.
I-If I-- If I change what I said happened,
it'll cause trouble for Lord Ashley.
I don't want to do that.
I said it. I said it.
I see.
Well! We got carried away chatting!
Drink up, before it gets cold.
O-Okay.
Is this… what Lady Isabelle described
as basic villainous lady behavior?
Now I get it.
It's bitter.
Not sharp, but bitter.
Is it a special kind of tea?
Compared to the coffee I usually drink…
No way!
I was sure she'd choke on it.
Huh?
H-Huh? What's this?
Is it the color of the tea?
No.
It's the red of flames.
Heretic!
A sinner who toyed with darkness!
They're wrong. It's all wrong. Father…
I have to remember. I have to remember.
The numbers my father left behind.
Those numbers preserve
the memory of my father's life!
One, eight, four,
seven, three, seven, two, six…
Shut your mouth!
All because my older brother did
some stupid research,
I got caught up in this mess too.
You're wrong. My father…
My business is ruined
because there's a criminal in the family!
Cut the crap!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
What did you give her?
I don't know!
I don't know anything!
Eye drops?
Your pupils are dilated.
Is it belladonna, or a similar poison?
They're just normal eye drops
that make your pupils look bigger!
It's poison.
You poisoned that girl.
I never thought she'd actually gulp down
a whole cup of tea that tasted so bitter!
You need to be sick.
Someone, bring a diluted saline solution.
Also, contact the medical office
and the student council.
Father…
Do I really look that much older to you?
Your Highness,
no need to listen to her sleep talking.
I thought you'd tell me
to make her get up.
That's… That's not… She's unwell.
Your… Highness… and…
Lord Ashley.
I've brought you so much trouble.
I'm so sorry.
I thought I should at least be
able to handle the tea party…
Miss Norton, will you look at me?
Even though I'm in the student council,
I can't do anything right.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
How dare you make His Highness kneel down!
You are the victim here!
Why should you bow
down like that, as the victim?
But…
Sick patients should rest
and not speak unless absolutely necessary!
Hmph!
Just try getting out of bed
again without permission!
I'll tie you to it!
Hey, what's all the fuss about?
Big brother.
Claudia!
B-Big brother?
Lady Ashley,
your quick medical care saved her.
Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
You should act a little happier
when you receive praise from His Highness.
Are you saying I should wag my tail like
some stupid dog, like a certain somebody?
Who are you calling a dog?
Well, it's not good
to crowd around a patient.
We should leave her to rest.
Yes, sir!
You don't need
to come to student council today.
B-But…
Claudia, keep an eye on her to make sure
she doesn't sneak out of the infirmary.
If you're so worried,
you should just say so.
I saw you peeking at Monica Norton's face
as she was sleeping,
looking all flustered and anxious.
Big brother.
A poison
that wouldn't be fatal for someone
with a normal build can
still be lethal for a little kid.
You had a lucky escape.
L-Little kid?
What's wrong, little kid?
Better not eat today
and make sure to stay in bed.
Okay, little kid?
You'll just throw up, little kid.
U-Uh, you don't need
to call me "little kid" like that…
I don't want you
to start thinking of me as your lifesaver.
Is that… because you… hate me?
It's not that I hate you…
but I don't like you either.
Then, why…why were you following me?
Did she figure out who I really am?
You seduced my fiancé.
What?
It's one thing that you're
on the student council together,
but now dance practice?
I can't allow it.
N-No way!
His Highness is Lady Claudia's fiancé?
Y-You've… You've got it all wrong.
I mean…
Monica! We came to visit you!
Whoa, your face has gone totally pale.
Eat some meat!
Glenn, you shouldn't give
meat to someone with food poisoning!
Oh, Lady Claudia, hello.
We heard what happened
from the student council president.
You gave Miss Norton
emergency medical treatment?
That's just like you, Lady Claudia!
Yes.
Do you two know each other?
Yes, we do.
We're friends.
Didn't she just say she didn't hate me,
but also didn't like me?
Y-Yes…
I'm a second year.
Claudia Ashley.
I'm Neil's fiancée.
Nice to meet you.
Fiancée?
O-Our parents arranged it.
Oh, so I'm not good enough for you?
Uh, no, I just meant
that I'm not a good match…
So, Monica.
Don't you think Neil
and I make a cute couple?
So?
-Yes, yes, yes, yes…
-Wh-Whoa, this is so intense.
Monica! I heard
that you fainted! Are you… okay?
What's going on?
Can't you see?
I'm just about to tell the beautiful story
of how my romance with Neil all began.
Even though I'm in the student council,
I can't do anything right.
I'm sorry.
Even though I'm royalty,
I can't do anything right.
I'm sorry.
I'm having a hard time stomaching
what just happened.
Lady Norn, who is the ringleader
and daughter of the Count,
along with two others,
are waiting to be questioned.
Also…
Miss Isabelle Norton
of the House of Count Kerbeck barged
into the student council room,
saying she needed to speak to Lady Norn.
Making such a fuss
over nothing like that…
It's fine.
Father will take care of everything.
He's donated
large sums of money to the academy…
It'll be totally fine.
Excuse me.
Lady Caroline Simmons.
Ah, I knew His Highness would understand.
It's not my fault!
Well then,
let's hear your side of the story
regarding the attempt made
on Lady Monica Norton's life using poison.
An attempt… using poison?
It's a misunderstanding!
It was just a prank.
You call slipping poison
into a classmate's drink a prank?
It's not exactly poison…
They're just normal eye drops.
I heard they could be used
as a pick-me-up.
That's it! I did it for her.
She's always
so timid and unsure of herself!
According to Claudia, it's
actually meant to be used for eye surgery.
If that isn't attempted murder,
then what is it?
I didn't know it was
such dangerous eye medicine.
Ah, Your Highness, you have to believe me.
I see.
So you slipped that eye medicine
to Monica Norton as a prank,
completely unaware of what it really was?
That's it, exactly!
Did you do it to embarrass Miss Norton?
Um…
So we can add
on defamation to the charges.
Come in.
Your Highness, thank you
very much for allowing me to join you.
This is good.
Everyone knows that
Count Kerbeck's daughter despises Monica.
On this occasion, it seems the black sheep
of our family has caused everyone trouble.
On behalf of the House of Count Kerbeck,
I am deeply sorry for this.
Yes! Just like I thought!
This may not be
much in the way of an apology,
but you must be
thirsty after all that talking.
-Hmm…
-Mmm.
-Yes, yes.
-Hmm?
As a special treat,
I bought this for Caroline and the others.
I got it from a traveling merchant.
It's a medicine
that's really good for beauty.
So, drink up.
Don't look at me!
She's bluffing.
It can't be the same eye medicine.
It's poison!
She put poison in my drink!
Well, I already told you, didn't I?
It's medicine
that's meant to be good for beauty.
Ah, huh, you were surprised
because it tastes bitter, weren't you?
That girl has very bad etiquette,
but I must commend her
for finishing that disgusting drink just
to be polite as a guest at your party.
But your manners are
even worse, aren't they?
How inappropriate, to behave
like that in front of His Highness.
What's going on? What's she doing?
Yes, yes.
I will be reporting
this incident to my father.
After all, someone bearing
the Norton name was almost poisoned.
It's only natural, isn't it?
The Kerbeck family has
a close relationship
with Lady Caroline Norn's family.
Such a shame.
Ah, that could become
quite problematic, couldn't it?
Only the Kerbeck soldiers are capable
of taking on dragonraids in the east.
If we can't rely on them,
we'll have no choice
but to send troops from the capital…
I wonder if the Norn territory would hold
out until our troops reached them.
You're wrong. You're wrong.
It wasn't my intention…
Your careless actions will bring
ruin to your homeland.
That's how high society works, dear.
Now then, once you get back to the dorm,
be sure
to tell all of your friends about it.
Let it be a lesson in what happens
when you make
an enemy of the House of Count Kerbeck.
Are you sure this is a good idea?
Yes, I've made up my mind.
If you trample on someone,
it's only natural to create enemies.
If we demonstrate the consequences
of messing with a Kerbeck,
then no one will dare harm
my sweet Monica.
I made a deep promise in my heart.
To the Silent Witch, who saved Kerbeck,
I vowed to devote
everything I have and repay her kindness.
We can fit
one more bed in my room, can't we?
Yes, of course.
Then arrange the bed right away.
We can't look after her
properly in the attic room.
She can rest properly in my room.
Okay.
And so, Monica ended up receiving care
in Isabelle's room for one week.
Did you get a bit fat?
Really?
Isabelle gave me
so many different things to eat.
Well, you were too skinny, anyway.
Oh, come to think of it,
I feel like I'm forgetting something.
Huh?
What was it…
Good day.
I'm the messenger you forgot all about.
-Yikes!
-Yikes!
Uh, how long have you been here?
Since you were about
to write a thank-you letter to Sir Louis.
What?
I-I'm sorry. I've been staying
in Lady Isabelle's room.
I-I was poisoned, and was recovering…
Why was the Silent Witch, who was assigned
to guard the second prince,
almost killed by poison?
-Good question.
-Good question.