Secrets of the Silent Witch (2025) s01e11 Episode Script

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Two weeks?
She started chess two weeks ago?
And Robert is the best we've got…
I think…
It's checkmate.
That was insane!
I mean, I don't get the rules, but still.
-Yes.
-Huh?
I've looked over the scoresheet
from your game, Miss Norton.
So you really were
holding back against me.
No I wasn't, I promise.
You kept pulling out bold,
unpredictable moves.
This game will go down in history.
But… That's not…
A concerto!
It's only when both sides
are evenly matched
that the music can soar higher
and give rise to a beautiful melody!
Your opponent was truly formidable
in this game.
The reason you weren't able
to show your true talent until now,
is down to our own lack of ability!
Oh, God!
Why did I have to be chosen
as a representative?
I wanted to witness the moment
this beautiful melody
was born from the stands!
-Miss Monica Norton.
-Huh?
Marry me!
But only on the condition of chess!
Gosh!
Romance is a melody that should
stir the emotions more passionately!
No beauty…
There is no beauty
in such a marriage proposal.
It's a musical catastrophe!
What exactly is a proposal
made on the condition of chess?
I apologize for not
explaining myself clearly.
I was moved by the way you play chess.
I want to play more chess with you.
But we go to different schools.
We have nothing to tie us together.
But if we become engaged, we have
a reason to meet during vacation.
We could play chess
to our heart's content.
That's why I want you
to become engaged to me.
This guy is so selfish
it's almost impressive.
There's no musicality in this.
Oh, how ugly.
I'm the fifth son of a baron
in the Kingdom of Landor,
and I'm a candidate for
commander of an order.
I pride myself on having a secure future.
My family has no debts.
You can marry me without worry.
Engaged…
Sorry!
Miss Monica, I hadn't finished…
Huh?
Pardon me for intruding, but she is
a member of our student council.
Don't you think you should
speak to me about this first?
Such misconduct in social settings
is intolerable.
As a member of the student council,
I cannot overlook this.
Let go of me.
I need to find Monica!
Miss Monica!
I never saw that coming…
Huh?
So it was you after all, Monica.
Why would one of the Seven Sages
pretend to be a student?
Was the rumor that you were holed up
in a mountain cabin all a lie?
I…
Could it be that you're hiding
your true identity
so you can relive student life?
What a luxurious little pastime…
You seem to be having quite a lot of fun
surrounded by men, aren't you?
No…
Being all flirtatious, are we?
Even though you can't even have
a proper conversation with anyone.
Trying to pretend you're fashionable?
I get it.
You're pretending to be a helpless,
little student to ingratiate yourself
with the second prince, right?
Exactly the kind of thing you'd do.
Pretending to be powerless
and cozying up to someone…
You're just like a parasite.
Weren't you aware of that?
Then let me tell you how it is.
You're a selfish person.
You're always thinking about yourself
and couldn't care less about anyone else.
You don't have a single ounce of empathy
for anything that happens
to anyone else, do you?
Is that what Bernie thinks?
Don't cry.
Someone as selfish as you
will soon be ignored by everyone.
Just watch.
I know that, Bernie.
No one pays attention to someone like me.
But even so, I was happy.
That's why I just wanted
to be a friend you could be proud of.
Hey!
What's going on?
Could you explain please, mister?
Monica and I go way back.
We were reminiscing about
the good old times,
and she got a little teary.
Let's go.
Sorry, mister.
I need to fix my friend's makeup,
so we'll be going now.
Friend?
I wouldn't advise becoming friends
with someone like her.
She pretends she can't do anything
to take advantage of others.
What?
You're a terrible judge of character.
Maybe you should change
those stupid oversized glasses of yours
to help see people
for who they really are.
You'll regret it.
You watched the game, didn't you?
That girl is more capable and gifted
than anyone else.
And yet, she puts on this helpless face,
as if she can't do anything.
She hides her ability
to get others to pander to her.
Hey, why don't you tell us
how you really feel?
The truth is,
you're jealous of Monica, aren't you?
You'll find out one day, sure enough.
When you realize
how much she outshines you,
whether you like it or not.
When I have friends who are brilliant,
I tell my father how wonderful they are!
You're just petty!
Oh, I see. I guess ordinary people
don't get frustrated
when the gap between them
and a genius is too wide.
Bernie!
If you're going to say
nasty things like that about my friend…
I'll never forgive you!
You won't forgive me?
What are you even saying?
I always relied on you, Bernie.
I hoped I could become someone amazing,
so that you could rely on me.
Someday, I wanted to be
the type of friend who was on your level,
so we could laugh together as equals.
But now,
I'll stop trying to earn your praise.
I'll never…
expect anything from you again.
Men who cling to the past
are totally uncool, by the way.
You said exactly what was on your mind.
Today, I feel just a little bit braver.
This corset's making me stand up tall,
and I was able to hold back my tears
because I didn't want my makeup to smudge.
All thanks to you, Lana.
No, no, no.
I was the one who cut ties with her first.
Even if she was chosen as
one of the Seven Sages,
I was the one who took care of Monica
when she couldn't do anything.
And yet…
She should pay more attention to me,
notice me more, even fear me.
I won't have this.
Professor Pitman!
What is it?
Why do you look so tense?
Let me play first in the next game.
Huh?
I hear the results from
this morning's game is out.
Yes, apparently we lost to the University.
Two losses, one win.
Goodness, that's a shame.
But Miss Monica Norton gave them
a run for their money.
That girl's got a talent for chess too.
Too?
Professor Macragan, it's been a while.
Who are you?
Is this old man an acquaintance of yours?
Keep your voice down, Professor Pitman.
I'm representing Minerva
at the chess tournament.
My name is Bernie Jones.
You taught practicals at Minerva.
Jones?
Miss Everett's best friend.
Actually, I came to ask if
you'd approve and sign this
so we can switch the players around.
Me? Are you sure?
Yep. As long as a teacher
from the host school signs, it's fine.
I wonder if we'll get away with it…
I hope they're not angry with us.
I won't forgive you
for turning away from me.
Monica Everett will fear me
for all eternity, past and future alike.
I just know that teacher
with the scary face from Serendia
is gonna glare at me.
-Professor Pitman.
-Yes?
I want to win, no matter what.
Could I have some chess guidance
before the game?
Sure, I'd be happy to, if you like.
Who exactly are you?
Okay, finished.
Thank you, Lana.
Go and play the game
with confidence, okay?
Yep.
Lana.
I forgot something.
You go ahead!
A corset may be able to fix her posture,
but it can't fix carelessness.
Who am I?
Eugene Pitman, a teacher at Minerva.
But you're not good at chess.
You always said that you're just
an amateur who likes chess for fun,
and that there's nothing you can teach us.
Well…
Sometimes even I have some good tips.
Then what subject are you in charge of?
What magecraft do you specialize in?
And what's the name of the teacher
from Serendia you mentioned earlier?
The one with the scary face.
You've met them many times,
so you should know, right?
In the staff room, you asked me if
the old man was an acquaintance of mine.
Anyone affiliated with Minerva
should know William Macragan,
the Waterbite Mage.
So I'll ask again, who are you?
Oh, dear.
Turns out you Minerva kids really are
quite the smarty-pants, huh?
-Rozun, Hilme, Nui…
-A mage?
-…Raguavain, Anveu, Molaarg…
-Vorra, Roowa = Meruze, Igunia!
…Moia = Merzel.
Too slow.
Challenging me to a magecraft duel
was very foolish.
It hurts,
almost as much as the prick of a needle.
Did I reduce my power too much
by trying to take him alive?
Vorra, Roowa = Meruze, Igunia!
Is this the first time you've seen
dragonshifting magecraft?
Dragonshifting?
I've never heard of magecraft like that.
But the way he's transformed…
Forbidden body-manipulation magecraft…
Are you from The Schwargald Empire?
If they've infiltrated
then their target must be Prince Felix.
Vorra! Roowa = Meruze!
Bernie!
Vel, Gru Shahau, Rie, Zagan, Riezna.
I don't want any screaming.
Just drown and die quietly.
Huh?
So there was another mage!
Marte, Feul, Yelm, Tiralag, Dahat.
Impossible! But you're…
You're underwater.
She doesn't need to chant.
The truth is,
I always knew that Monica is a genius.
I'm just an average person
with a bit of talent…
I can't surpass her level!
Shit…
Bernie, are you okay?
More importantly, why are you here?
Impressive work eliminating the assassin,
Lady Silent Witch.
Thank you for telling me
Bernie was in danger.
This person might be a decoy.
Make sure Nero stays close
to His Highness.
Understood.
So that's it?
You're here to protect His Highness.
-Bernie.
-What?
It seems like
my fake school life ends here.
I'll have to tell the school
why I caught this guy,
and then my true identity will be exposed.
Vice President! Over here!
Sheesh.
Transform the spirit into a bird.
Huh?
What's all this?
You're drenched from head to toe.
Bernie Jones, I want an explanation.
It seems that someone swapped places
with Eugene Pitman.
I saw through his disguise
and he attacked me, so I fought back.
Miss Monica Norton was
an innocent bystander.
She got caught up in this by chance.
This mage was using
body-manipulation magecraft.
There's a chance he's from the Empire.
Report this to His Highness
and the teachers.
Also, take Treasurer Norton
to the infirmary.
Her friends were probably in the audience,
let them stay with her.
Got it.
Can you walk?
Bernie.
All you have to do
is be thankful to me forever.
I didn't think the chess tournament
would get called off.
There's not much we can do about it if
an intruder shows up.
Was Miss Norton the only one
who won a game?
If it hadn't been canceled,
I'm sure you would have one too!
-I was hoping to…
-Sorry for keeping you waiting.
The intruder doesn't seem very willing
to cooperate with the investigation.
Security will be reviewed and tightened
after this incident.
We'll provide an update later.
Until then, focus on your usual work.
-Okay.
-Okay.
As long as the intruder keeps quiet
and Bernie covers for me,
maybe I can keep attending this academy.
But why did Bernie protect me
even though he hates me so much?
All you have to do
is be thankful to me forever.
Even though I've been grateful to Bernie
ever since the first time I met him.
That was an exciting game to watch.
I wanted to watch to the end.
I'm not sure who won, but there's no doubt
who the best player was.
Right?
I thought so too.
Miss Claudia?
What?
Why are you sitting next to me
to play chess?