Secrets of the Silent Witch (2025) s01e10 Episode Script

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I'm different to my brother.
I have talent.
I can still make a path
for myself in this world,
even if I am the second son.
No matter what it takes,
I'll carve out a place for myself
among the Seven Sages.
Someone force her mouth open.
Huh?
If we ram this down her throat,
I bet she'll let out a shriek.
We were just getting to the good bit.
Quit interfering, you teacher's pet.
Picking on the weak?
You're clearly not the same type
of noble as I am.
Foi. Roowa = Meruze.
You think you can beat me,
when I'm number one in practical skills?
Shit.
Can you get up?
I only have a little money.
I belong to
the noble House of Count Ambard.
I would never ask you for money.
You really are a troublesome one.
I'm sorry.
What you mean is, "Thank you."
Bernie! Bernie!
What is it today?
I don't understand
the Kingdom History assignment.
Again?
You may be brilliant
at magecraft formulas and math,
but you're a total disaster
when it comes to general studies.
For this assignment…
I've taken care of her
since the day I saved her,
and she's come to rely on me.
Bernie, this is amazing.
It's just basic common knowledge.
Bernie!
What happened in
the Practical Magecraft class just now?
Your theory was flawless, but…
I get scared speaking
in front of people…
If you keep making excuses like that,
you'll never master magecraft.
Wait, I know.
If you're no good at speaking
in front of others,
maybe you can shorten your chants.
Huh?
B-But quick-chanting is for experts…
Not someone like me…
I think you can do it.
I know how well
you've studied the fundamentals.
You'll definitely be able
to grasp quick-chanting in no time.
Okay. I'll do my best.
You're such a big help, Bernie.
Well, of course.
I'm going to be one
of the Seven Sages, after all.
I just know you can become one
of the Seven Sages.
Because you're incredible!
A… representative?
I have high expectations.
It's an honor to be chosen
as a representative,
but Monica doesn't have happy memories
of this type of thing.
Rewinding two years ago,
Monica belonged to the Rutherford lab at
the Minerva's Mage Training Institution.
Hey, Miss Everett.
I want you to pop off and join the
Seven Sages selection meeting for a bit.
PROFESSOR AT MINERVA
GIDEON RUTHERFORD
W-Why me?
I-I-I can't!
So, Rutherford took Monica along,
still wrapped up in the curtain.
He pretty much tossed her
into the Seven Sages selection meeting.
Monica made such a blunder
by fainting during the interview,
but she was still chosen
to be one of the Seven Sages,
and there were two people
she wanted to tell about it.
The first was her foster mother.
The second was her one and only friend.
I haven't seen him for a while,
but I wonder if he'll praise me
if I tell him I became
one of the Seven Sages.
Hey… Hey!
You're gonna walk into the wall.
I'm delighted that once again this year,
two representatives have been chosen
from the student council
for the chess tournament.
I'll just take my work back
to the dorm and do it there…
The tournament will be held
at Serendia Academy.
Focus on chess
so you don't disgrace His Highness.
Exactly, exactly.
If you work that hard, Miss Norton,
I'll end up having
to take my work home too.
But…
Miss Norton…
I participated in the chess tournament
last year too.
Even Your Highness…
Yep.
And when I did, everyone helped me out
with the student council work.
So, won't you let me help you
out this year?
Thank you very much.
You're very welcome.
Chess is music!
The game scoresheet is basically
the same as a score of music!
If you look at the scoresheet
or play one game,
you can understand your opponent's
musical style in chess!
Sometimes the chess is played
with fierce attacks,
like "Forte! Forte! Sforzando!"
Some chess games have
a dignified, classical feel,
played with calm and steady confidence!
3RD-YEAR STUDEN
BENJAMIN MORDING
Elliott's chess is like a march.
The disciplined,
military-march-like rhythm carries
a beauty and strength
within its strict form!
Yes, if you listen carefully,
you can hear it.
The resounding trumpet
that signals the start of battle!
The sound of horse hooves
bravely pounding the ground!
He's a bit of an arty type.
I'd take what he says
with a pinch of salt.
Right…
Let me say again, Miss Norton,
your chess is like
a suite performed by an orchestra.
From the overture to the final movement,
each note is crafted
with meticulous calculation.
A score without waste.
Indeed, it's no exaggeration
to say this is a miraculous score
granted to us by the god of music!
In other words…
what I'm trying to say is…
you should be captain. You got this!
I think so too.
I-I-I can't!
Look at the results of the game
I just played with you!
I'm the worst, so it only
makes sense that I should play first.
I-I'm the biggest amateur here!
Amateur or pro,
the best player should be captain.
I'm not lying or being modest!
Our family motto is:
"Even if you lie
to debt collectors and your lover,
never lie to music or chess."
Listen, my chess is infinite music.
I can reproduce and perform every kind
of musicality through chess.
But that doesn't mean
I'm ridiculously good at chess!
But you're plenty good enough…
Certainly, I'm pretty okay, not half bad.
But I'm by no means exceptional.
But you're the real deal!
If you don't take the lead, who will?
G-Going first is scary enough,
but being team captain would be…
Well, I suppose it'd be hard
to change the order now…
Huh?
Perhaps I'd better stick
to being captain then…
I'm sure we'll do just fine
with you in charge.
You know, there are high expectations
for us this year.
After all, we crushed it last year.
Who was on the team?
From the student council,
it was Your Highness
and General Affairs Officer Maywood.
Oh, and Your Highness was
the second player,
while Maywood was captain.
Huh?
General Affairs Officer Maywood
is very thoughtful, right?
Y-Yes.
He uses his attentiveness
as an advantage in chess.
He attacks your weak spots relentlessly.
His chess is like an improvisation.
His responses are perfectly tailored
to his opponent. Truly remarkable.
Um, and how about His Highness's chess?
It's very difficult to discern
any musicality from His Highness's chess.
But, well, if I had to say anything…
I might say it's similar
to your chess, Miss Norton.
Efficient and precise.
It's a chess style
that uses all kinds of tactics
to slaughter the king
by any means necessary.
Chess that slaughters the king…
Maybe I'd like to play chess
with His Highness someday.
Do you want to go shopping
on our next day off?
I-I'm sorry. That day's a bit difficult…
It's the chess tournament.
Are you on the team?
Can I come and cheer you on?
Yes, I'd love that.
Actually, weren't you
on the team last year?
Were you the vanguard player?
Neil asked me to play with him, so…
He said last year was a landslide victory,
so Claudia must be really good too.
Who are the other teams?
The same as last year.
It's the three major prestigious schools.
The University and Minerva.
What…
S-Sorry.
Monica!
I-I'm fine.
Do you know someone
at the University or Minerva?
Based on that reaction,
I'm guessing it's someone
you've got bad history with.
Monica.
Come to my room the morning
of the tournament. Promise, okay?
Bernie!
Bernie, I've been meaning
to thank you for ages…
Are you trying to make a fool of me?
What?
You want to thank me?
Are you being sarcastic?
What I taught you was quick-chanting,
not unchanted magecraft.
It must have been
pretty funny to you, right?
Me lecturing you,
who can already use unchanted magecraft,
when I can only do quick-chanting.
That's not true.
It's because of what you taught me, that…
Deep down, you've always thought
I was beneath you, haven't you?
B-Bernie,
you're an important friend to me…
And I'd barely even call you a friend.
Coming to see me intentionally
in the Seven Sages formal robes.
How nasty of you.
Do you like looking down on me like that?
Come on, just be honest.
Miss Seven Sage.
How pathetic for one of the Seven Sages.
You'd be better off shutting yourself
away in a lonely mountain hut.
Good morning, Lady Witch.
Wh… Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh…
"Wh… Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh…"?
My apologies.
I don't look like I usually do.
Ryn?
Indeed.
I am Rynzbelfeid,
the spirit contracted by Louis Miller.
You're finally awake, huh!
N-Nero…
Why do you look like that?
In light of the recent act of terrorism,
I've also been ordered
to assist with your protection.
I'm doing a costume fitting
with Mr. Black Cat.
In this novel,
there's a scene where the heroine
is harassed by a bad guy,
and the man
she secretly has feelings for steps in,
and says, "Don't lay a hand on my woman."
If you ever get hassled, Lady Witch,
we'll put on this scene,
so feel free to get tangled up
with the bad guys.
I wanna help too!
A love triangle between me,
Lady Witch, and Mr. Black Cat.
A truly thrilling development.
You two…
Yeah?
Wearing a school uniform
when you look like
you're in your mid-twenties
will draw attention.
-What?
-What did you say?
I-It's too tight.
Come on, just breathe out, like this!
Don't groan. Like this!
It's a chess tournament,
so I'll keep your makeup light.
R-Right.
I'm not trying to pry, but…
Is there someone you don't want to see
coming today? To the chess tournament?
You can change your whole image
with your makeup and hairstyle.
If we do it right,
maybe you can even get away
with avoiding the person
you don't want to see.
There, it worked.
I look really healthy.
That's the first thing you notice?
Thanks to the corset,
your posture's better,
and the glasses change your vibe too.
Not bad, right?
Yeah! Yeah!
Miss Norton,
you look like a second year
in the upper division.
I-I really look like a second year
in the upper division?
Yeah, you really do.
Was your eyesight always bad,
Treasurer Norton?
No, they're not prescription glasses.
Then why are you wearing them?
When I wear glasses…
I look like I'm good at chess!
Like I'm super good at chess!
It's nearly time.
Well, let's go and greet the guests
from the University and Minerva.
Welcome to Serendia Academy.
We hope for
a good exchange again this year.
I don't know the supervisor,
so it should be fine.
Your Highness Felix,
it's an honor to meet you.
Wh-Why…
I'm Bernie Jones.
I'll be representing Minerva.
MAGE TRAINING INSTITUTION
"MINERVA"
Welcome.
It seems Minerva representatives
are all new members this year.
I heard about Your Highness's
chess skills last year,
so we came fully prepared.
You'll have to go easy on us then.
But our representatives don't fall short
compared to last year.
I'm expecting a good game.
I'm Bernie Jones. Good to meet you.
I'm Monica Norton.
Nice to meet you.
Bernie…
Just like Lana said,
if I keep my posture straight,
maybe he won't notice.
Y-You can do this.
Excuse me, Miss Monica Norton.
Bernie…
Even though he pushed me away like that,
I'm so happy to talk to him again.
May I have a moment?
Yes.
You have the same name
as an old acquaintance of mine.
I wanted to introduce myself properly.
Oh, of course.
He doesn't refer to me
as a friend anymore.
By the way…
Have you been
at Serendia Academy for a while?
Is there a reason you can't answer?
He's angry.
Bernie's angry.
I need to say sorry
and ask his forgiveness.
Hey!
Don't lay a hand on my woman.
N-Nero!
Don't lay a hand on my woman… please.
W-What? Who are you two?
Yeah, who are you two?
Love triangles are elegant in form,
but personally,
I find love quadrangles
a bit over the top.
Therefore, would you
please take your leave?
Sorry for bothering you before the game.
Did you see my masterful performance?
With that one scene,
I feel like I've accomplished
everything for today.
What are you two wearing?
We received feedback
that wearing uniforms is unrealistic
for our appearance,
so we made improvements.
The perfect disguise, right?
-Yay! Right? Yep.
-That was the best. Let's do it again.
You two…
-Yeah?
-Yes?
I want to say thanks for helping me,
but please,
I'm begging you
from the bottom of my heart…
-Yeah?
-Yes?
Please can you go back
to being a cat and a bird?