Volume 1 contains the details of how the group came to undergo special training, how they were attacked along the way by the tyrannical Arbiter of the anti-witch group, Dea Ignis, and Holt's surprising true identity. The reason why Sevil cannot use magic is also revealed, and after fending off the attack, the group decides to unite for the time being and head to the village where they will be undergoing training.
The Dawn of Wizardry: Story Overview
Episode 6: The Large Bath at the Lodging House ①
Savile and his friends stop by the town to soak up the sweat in the large bath at the lodging house frequented by Law Christus. As they wash, they marvel at the bathhouse, which they have all to themselves. It's there that Kudo's reason for wanting to become a wizard becomes clear. He aspires to join the Demonic Corps, an organization of outstanding knights.
Episode 6: The Large Bath at the Lodging House Part 2
Kudou's motivation for joining the Demonic Demon Corps stems from his rescue by a man known as the Dragon King. As a child, he was subjected to various cruel acts in a freak show. After being caught up in an incident known as the Northern Calamity, he was locked in a cage, awaiting death in a hopeless situation. He was then rescued by a man known as the Dragon King. Kudo admired him and began to want to protect people.
Episode 6: The Lodging's Large Bathhouse ③
Just when you thought it was going to end on a happy note, Law Christus somehow enters the bathhouse. Sebille and Kudo, both in the midst of puberty, frantically protest, but Law Christus refuses to budge. It turns out Holt was also about to enter, leading to chaos and mayhem.
Episode 7: The Witch's Village ①
The journey from then on was unbelievably peaceful. Meanwhile, Kudo suddenly asks Ro Christas what she's up to after her tour. She says that after her tour, she'll go and meet the author of the Book of Zero, which sparked the spread of magic, to talk about it. The reason is to kill time. She calmly explains that she's just so bored she can't help it.
Episode 7: The Witch's Village Part 2
Rho Christus may look like a young girl, but she is actually over 300 years old. Because she cannot die as long as she has magical powers, all the activities essential to living things, such as eating, sleeping, romance, and reproduction, are wasteful to her. The only thing remaining is entertainment; playing is her absolute duty. Even as the world teeters on the brink of collapse, playing is merely an exciting pastime for her.
Episode 7: The Witch's Village Part 3
While they're talking, a boy pops out from the bushes. The boy takes Sevil and the others into a cave and uses magic to create a barrier. A tiger beast appears. He burns Sevil and the others out, ignoring the barrier, and also realizes that they're a special intern. Sevil and the others manage to escape thanks to Law Christus's surprise attack.
Episode 8: False Peace
Upon arriving at the village, Sevil and his friends encounter a blind priest. He informs them that the village where they are receiving their special training has been taken over by witches. They learn that Headmaster Albus is also aware of the situation and has been working to expel Sevil and his friends from the beginning. Thanks to Rho Christus, they are not forced to turn back, but their mutual distrust seems to be growing. After being guided through a village with an ominous atmosphere, they find a vacant house that has been provided as lodging, complete with a creepy doll hanging from the ceiling. After inspecting the house, Lo Christus suddenly announces to everyone that he will kill the village witch.
Episode 9: Seb's Choice ①
If things continue as they are, he will be unable to take the special training course and will inevitably be expelled. Even without that, fighting and defeating the witch is hopeless. Nevertheless, Lo Christus decides that he cannot back down like this. Kudo and Holt oppose this plan. However, Sebyl agrees with Lo Christus's plan and suggests that they defeat the witch themselves. Holt expresses his fear of death, but Sebyl replies that she isn't afraid. As a result, she bursts into tears and runs out of the inn.
Episode 9: Seb's Choice ②
Having run out of the inn, Holt is praying at the village church. A girl wearing a hood pulled down over her head approaches her. The girl, who introduces herself as Lili, gently comforts Holt. Holt, sensing something was wrong, asked the priest if he liked him. He became flustered and left, taking the place of the priest who had just entered. The priest continued speaking calmly, but for some reason locked the door. Holt didn't notice and tried to return to Sevil and the others, but Kudo was acting alone in a village ruled by witches, so there was no way that nothing was wrong.
Episode 10: The Witch's Trap
The blind priest's true identity was an adjudicator of the Goddess's Purifying Fire (Der Ignis). The priest restrains Holt and holds a blade to his neck as he proposes to them. Meanwhile, Sevil and the others follow Holt's magical powers and head out to search, but realize they've been lured out. Kudo objects, but the two don't give up. Despite being urged on by Low Christus, they turn back and leave the cave. Before they know it, the four of them are left alone for the special training. Nevertheless, the two continue deeper into the cave.
Episode 11: Voice of Memory①
After leaving the cave, Kudo reunites with the fallen beast he met earlier in the day. He seems to like Kudo and invites him to join him. Kudo had no intention of joining, but becomes visibly shaken when he is told he can join the Demonic Cult Corps. Seeing his wavering, Kudo is persuaded to betray him and kill him, but Kudo's patience finally runs out.
Episode 11: Voice of Memory Part 2
Meanwhile, Sevil and his companions, advancing through the cave, arrive at the room where the witch is. However, they are caught off guard and drawn into the room. The priest also steals Ludens' magic wand, which belongs to Lo Christus. Upon entering the room, Sevil is transfixed by the witch who is waiting for him. This person is the only one Sevil remembers, the one who saved him.
Summary
What did you think of the contents of the second volume of the manga? We've heard about Holt's safety, Kudo and Tora's confrontation with the beast, and a reunion with the only person still in Sevil's memory. The ending leaves you wanting to know what happens next. How will Sevil and his friends get out of this predicament? Also, characters from the previous work, Book of Zero, make a full appearance, so it's a must-read. If you're interested after reading this article, please pick up a copy. Also, if you want to know what the characters from Book of Zero, who continue to appear in the early days of wizarding, did, be sure to pick up The Magic Book Starting from Zero. Thank you for reading this far!
