Then allow me to ask you this.
According to your testimony,
when Inspector Oda fired his weapon on a group of individuals, involved with the serial murder of judges,
Cecil-san, who was being held as a hostage, was hit accidentally.
You tried to rush Cecil-san to the hospital,
but Inspector Oda stopped you.
Yes.
As he did not want to lose his job as a police officer,
he tried to kill both you and Cecil-san.
Is this correct?
Inspector Oda tried to kill both Cecil-san and I using one of the explosives from the criminals.
However, you are the only one who claims that he tried to kill you with explosives.
Cecil-san, who had been shot, does not have any memory of the incident, am I correct?
With this lack of evidence,
this should be considered excessive self-defence.
No!
You had a clear intent to kill, when you killed the inspector.
That's wrong!
Cecil...
Mum is...
Mum wouldn't do that.
Quiet!
We will now hear closing arguments and requested sentencing from the prosecutor.
In this trial, the central point is to establish whether the defendant, Sudo Megumi,
killed the victim, Inspector Oda Kyosuke, in self-defence.
At 2:20 PM, on the day of the incident,
the defendant and her eldest daughter, Cecil,
visited the home of her daughter's friend, Oda Akua.
Please note, that Oda Akua is the son of Inspector Oda.
At 3:02 PM,
a group of individuals, responsible for the serial murder of judges,
barricaded themselves inside the Oda home.
Inspector Oda pursued the suspects.
On the roof, one of the bullets, which Inspector Oda fired at the suspects, hit Sudo Cecil.
In retaliation, Sudo Megumi used her fire magic to kill Inspector Oda.
We believe that Inspector Oda had no intent to kill any member of the Sudo family.
This case is a ruthless homicide.
Therefore, the prosecution seeks the death penalty.
Does the defence have any closing arguments?
None in particular.
That isn't what happened.
I will now deliver the verdict.
The defendant, Sudo Megumi, is sentenced to death.
No!
Mum!
Why!?
yaminonaka no shinjutsu ga hikari kagayaku youni
闇の中の真実が光り輝くように
The truth in the darkness is like a glittering light
kagi no nai kibou wo tokihanatou
鍵の無い希望を解き放とう
That releases unbound hope
naze tenohira no kizu wo daite
何故手のひらの瑕を抱いて
Why do I embrace the scars of my palm?
umareochita imi
生まれ堕ちた意味
The reason I was born
1000nen kako demo mirai demo naku
1000年過去でも未来でもなく
Not for a thousand-year past, nor for the future
erabareta ima
選ばれた現在
But for the chosen present
zenaku hakaru tenbin wa zeijyaku
善悪はかる天秤は脆弱
The balance between good and evil is frail
michikakeru tsuki ga izanau
満ち欠ける月が誘う
The waxing moon calls out
gisei no chi ni saita
犠牲の地に咲いた
Blooming with the blood of sacrifice
chi no iro no hana
血の色の花
A blood-coloured flower
tatta hitotsu kanau nara
たったひとつ叶うなら
If I only have one wish
subete wo sasageyou
すべてを捧げよう
It would be to offer everything
Post Nubila Phoebus
After clouds, the sun
kokoro kaze ni hanate
心風に放て
My heart is set free in the wind
shikkoku no kaaten hikichigiri
漆黒のカーテン引き千切り
I tear open the curtain of darkness
chigau sora wo mite mitai
違う空を見てみたい
To see a different sky
sabita unmei no hibiware
錆びた運命のひび割れ
As my rusted destiny splits apart
omoi wo nejikonde
想いをねじ込んで
I cram it full it with my thoughts and feelings
donna ni arasoi tsuduketemo
どんなに争い続けても
No matter how long we continue fighting
toki wa kokyuu wo yamenai
時は呼吸をやめない
Time will not stop breathing
kowashite, tsunde, kowashite
壊して、積んで、壊して
Destroy it, pile it together and destroy it
nani ga nokoru darou
何が遺るだろう
I wonder what will be left over?
sou 70 oku mono mayoiboshi
そう、70億もの迷い星
A star that wondered for seven billion years
sono haichizu wa kakikaerareru
その配置図は書き換えられる
Will rewrite the star chart
moetsukitemo kagayakeru basho e
燃え尽きても輝ける場所へ
One day we will reach
itsuka todori tsukeru
いつか辿り着ける
The place that will shine even if it burns out
He told me that if I am able to draw out Cecil's latent magic,
he could help me shorten my dad's prison term.
Draw out my latent magic?
Why?
I don't know the details.
However, it does seem to be connected to the incident six years ago.
What does this mean?
What does my magic have to do with that case?
Six years ago, was there anything suspicious about the people who were in charge of your case?
Eh?
Your wizard barrister, the prosecutor, or the judge...
Was there anything odd about them?
While they wouldn't listen to my testimony,
I do believe that it was more because my wizard barrister was extremely incompetent.
Anything you remember! Even if it's something small.
Try and remember!
Please.
Cecil, what's wrong?
Oh um...
Butterfly Legal Office
The reason why I've asked all of you to gather here is about,
as you may have guessed, what went down in Boston.
Since the incident, I asked Kynt to look into Diana's background.
It sounds like she was using the identity of someone who had already passed away.
So in the end,
the people behind the scenes who are targeting us are...
I don't know.
It seems it would be faster to search for what Diana meant by "Macal", when she said it during the incident.
Grimoire 365...
That book is said to contain information describing wizards, right?
It's just a rumour though.
Then we need to investigate it.
We might find out what their motives are.
No!
It's too dangerous to make any reckless moves,
as long as we don't know the identity of our enemies.
What if we ask for police protection?
Unless we have more evidence showing that this is an ongoing incident, they won't mobilize for us.
We are wizards.
If worst comes to the worst, we can use magic to protect ourselves.
Even if that would be a violation of the Magic Prohibition Law?
Hey...
Hotaru-chan, what do you think?
Huh?
I...
Anyway, refrain from taking any action on your own.
Be on your guard and...
Sorry!
I'm late!
Cecil-kun!
I'm sure I told you that we have an important meeting today!
I'm sorry.
My plans were behind schedule.
Why did you not contact us?
You aren't going to be a student forever.
If you can't even manage something this simple, what are you going to do?
Take more responsibility for your actions.
You're enough of a troublemaker as is.
I'm sorry...
Isn't that going a little too far.
Eh?
It's true that Cecil is wrong for being late.
Seseri-san, are you sure you are not being too emotional?
What in the world?
Sorry for speaking out of place.
Did Hotarin just...
Defend Cecilcchi?
I wasn't trying to defend her.
I just thought we should all discuss this a little more rationally.
I'm sorry you had to do that for me.
I just said that I'm not doing this for you.
Don't get the wrong idea.
Okay...
Everyone, gather round!
Supreme Court Chief Justice, Makusu, is holding a press conference.
It's going to be about the case the other day.
The other day?
The one where a wizard lied about being a human,
worked as a secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
and is now being sued.
Really?
For this case, the court found that the secretary was not responsible,
and gave a verdict in favour of the wizard.
What was the reason for that?
His magic awoke after he had worked as a secretary for 10 years,
and during that period he had fulfilled his duties.
I believe that in this case, applying Magic Prohibition Law Article 6 to the letter,
would be inappropriate from a humanitarian point of view.
Then, are you saying that wizards should be allowed to hold public positions?
Are you trying to push for a reform of Article 6?
I won't go that far.
However...
Wizards are also good citizens.
They have been victims of persecution on many occasions.
Being discriminated against simply because they are wizards,
and having the symbol of their existence, their magic,
being sealed away, is something quite painful for them.
As a human,
I deeply sympathise with them.
There is a strong belief, that Magic Prohibition Law Article 6 is a form of employment discrimination.
I am of the belief that, in the future, even in legal areas,
close cooperation between wizards and humans will be required.
Giving wizards public jobs?
You must be kidding.
If that happens, I'm quitting the police force.
I don't think you should look down on wizards so much.
Huh?
Oh I mean, Inspector Quinn, you're more scary than any wizard.
I don't understand you at all.
Oh?
Cecilun.
Personal actions are prohibited.
Um...
This isn't what you think.
This is for work.
Oh, I see.
Have a safe trip.
See you later.
It's not good to lie.
How about at least telling Moyo the truth?
I'm more surprised that she overlooked it and let me out.
Moyo likes you a lot.
I'm sorry I lied, Moyoyon.
About what happened while you were in Canada,
did you hear anything from Cecil-chan?
Huh?
So you did.
About her mother.
I have no intention of feeling sorry for her.
Work is work.
But I did realise that the burden that Cecil is carrying is incredibly large.
If there's anything I can do,
I'd like to help her.
I see.
The chief is out on an urgent matter.
Oh?
I'm terribly sorry, but could you please come back later?
That's ridiculous.
I even made an appointment.
Please come back later.
I see.
No luck with the wizard barrister or the prosecutor.
The only one left is the judge...
No one is going to give you the time of day to discuss a case from six years ago.
But I need some kind of evidence.
I heard a female wizard barrister came to see me,
and when I came to see who it was,
I never expected it would be someone as young as you.
Well, how may I help you?
What did you want to talk to me about, Tento Moyo-san?
I'm sorry, that's not my name.
What?
My name is Sudo Cecil.
I thought that you would refuse to meet me, if I gave you my real name.
Sudo...
That case from six years ago.
I'll get straight to the point.
There was something improper about the trial for my mother, Sudo Megumi, wasn't there?
What are you getting at?
I am fully aware that this is impertinent.
However, I want to hear what really happened.
I want to know the truth.
That trial-
How rude of you!
What evidence do you have, to support your claim of impropriety?
I always produce verdicts by interpreting evidence objectively.
I did the same for that trial.
B-But...
The principle of "innocent until proven guilty" was not upheld during the trial, was it?
I am always fair!
If you plan on insulting my verdict further,
I won't hold back, even if you are only a kid.
I'm not a kid!
I am an involved party in that case!
For you, it may have been just another case,
but for my mother and I...
This is a case we cannot afford to lose!
I have nothing more to say to you.
Go home!
It's just as that judge said, we need evidence.
So in the end, nothing's changed.
I know there is something that's right in front of me,
but I can't touch it.
Put a little more effort into your investigation method.
If you keep on attacking it head on, like an honest fool,
you'll only be turned away, time after time.
You're right.
Someone I can rely on at a time like this...
This is surprising.
I didn't think you'd call me for a talk.
I'm sorry to bother you when you're so busy.
However, I didn't have any one else I could turn to.
Well, what did you need?
Want to go for a ride?
This is harder than it looks.
Um...
I thought it'd be a little easier for you to talk like this.
We don't have to worry about anyone else either.
I see.
So you're reinvestigating that case about your mother.
It was a well known case, even within the police department,
since the victim was a police officer.
Shizumu-san, as a police officer, what do you think of that verdict?
You don't hold back on the tough questions, do you?
Oh... I'm sorry.
While it's true that as a fellow police officer, I find that incident unforgivable,
I do believe that the truth is only known to those who were actually there.
However...
There are things where you are better off not knowing the truth.
What?
Ah, nothing.
Well, that's just my opinion.
If you need some help, I can lend you a hand.
I'll have a look through the investigation files, from the time of the incident.
Really?
For you to ask for me for help,
it must mean a lot to you.
You've also helped us a great deal with capturing criminals.
Thank you so much!
I was at a loss as to what to do on my own.
Thank goodness!
Hey...
Yes?
Why do you want to look into it, after all this time?
Well, recently, in Boston...
I'm sorry!
Are you okay?
That was close...
Are you all right?
I-I'm fine...
So you were investigating about the incident six years ago.
Huh?
I got a call from Professor Shindaiji, who was the judge presiding over that case.
You went so far as to use Moyo-chan's name?
I'm sorry for acting without your permission.
Cecil-chan, just what do you think of everyone at Butterfly?
Huh, what do you mean?
Everyone is very skilled individually.
Everyone is honest and diligent in their work.
That's not what I'm asking.
You don't have to try and shoulder everything yourself.
All of the associates at Butterfly are your friends.
We're your friends!
Friends.
We are all supporting you.
That means, there are plenty of people who are worrying about you.
Ageha-san.
Glory to Macal!
Punishment to Labone!
Prosperity to Macal!
May humans suffer long years of agony!
For the ritual, we will need many more eyeballs.
These are offerings for Lucifer, who has a love for the light.
I thought you said you would try to keep sacrifices to a minimum.
Of course, we will keep them to a minimum.
But we need enough to summon Lucifer.
Have you completed preparations for the catalyst?
Yes.
We have prepared long and hard for what will happen in four days.
For that, we have made many sacrifices.
If we miss this chance, everything we have worked for will be in vain.
I hope you understand that.
Got it?
I have no choice but to do it.
For the future of Macal.
Thank you very much.
Yes.
I'll definitely drop by tomorrow.
Thank you for your time.
He said he wants to give me some materials from the investigation.
I didn't think he'd act so quickly!
Don't go showing that dirty body of yours to Shizumu.
As if I would, you pervert frog!
What blissful pain!
You're in a good mood, Cecilun.
Eh, do I look happy?
Oh no... I need to settle down.
Could it be a date?
Sorry to overhear, but I have a word of warning!
Your luck today is terrible!
Absolutely awful!
You're going to be kidnapped!
What's that supposed to mean?
Don't go looking into people's fortune without asking!
Sori-nee!
And what is kidnapping supposed to mean?
Perhaps, someone is going to take your heart away.
Hmm, hold on.
Maybe they will take much more than just your heart!
No one's taking anything!
Shizumu!
We've been given a responsibility.
Let's go!
I see.
Go ahead without me.
I'll meet up with you later.
What's wrong?
You're usually the first person to show up to an investigation meeting.
I just want to take a little more time to get there.
Where do you think you're going?
Give me a reason.
What are you thinking?
It has nothing to do with you.
What?
This is none of your business.
Shizumu...
Oh!
Shizumu-san!
We're running for it.
Just what is going on?
I'll tell you later.
Just run!
What do you mean by run?
You're done if he catches you.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Hurry up!
No.
Why am I running?
Shizumu-san?
Look out!
Shizumu-san...
...is a wizard?
Come on, let's go!
Do you understand now?
Do you see what he really is?
Why did Shizumu-san do that?
Why?
You are being targeted.
What?
Where do I even start?
Anyway, this plan started six years ago.
Six years ago?
Plan?
What plan?
On that day, six years ago...
you died.
What?
kokoro no sora ni namida afurete mo
心の空に涙あふれても
Even if the sky in my heart overflows with tears
hitomi ni aozora utsushiteitai
瞳に青空映していたい
I want it to reflect the blue sky I see with my eyes
konkuriitoiro no machi no katasumi ni
コンクリート色の街の片隅に
I want to mimic the strength of the flower
sotto saku hana no tsuyosa wo manetai
そっと咲く花の強さを真似たい
That blooms slowly in the corner of the concrete-coloured city
maegami ga jyamade
前髪が邪魔で
I used my bangs as an excuse
mienai nante ii wake
見えないなんて言い訳
For why I couldn't see forward
kyou kara, shinai
今日から、しない
But not any more, starting from today
chiheisen no mukou ni
地平線の向こうに
Because tomorrow waits for me
ashita gamatteru kara
明日が待ってるから
On the other side of the horizon
kono mune mou hitotsu no taiyou tooku hanate
この胸もうひとつの太陽遠く放て
This heart of mine wants to release the other sun
chikyuu no jiten wo oikosu kurai
地球の自転を追い越すくらい
I will tread forth single-mindedly
hitamuki ni arukou
ひたむきに歩こう
Enough to outpace the rotation of the earth
shinjiru omoi dakishimete
信じる想い抱きしめて
I embrace my beliefs
dokomademo
どこまでも
For they will carry me anywhere