In the beginning, God created humanity, and then He created witches.
God shared His power with the witches and told them,
"In my place, you shall guide the powerless humans."
The witches agreed and swore to dedicate themselves
to helping humans in the name of friendship.
But in the present day...
We don't need witches!
Kill them!
Kill the witches!
Eradicate them!
World Empire of Redia
Witch Hunt Commemorative Meeting
I hope you die, humans!
Redia Empire, Solsavian Region
Hey, are we at the border yet?
My legs are killing me.
It's so hot, I could die.
Chloe, are you listening?
Witch's Apprentice Adonis
Be quiet.
I'm checking our location now.
Aw, man. This is exhausting.
Can't you use magic?
At least make it cooler.
You idiot. My magic isn't that cheap.
Ice Witch Chloe Morgan
If you keep complaining, I'll leave you behind.
Let's see. This way is north, so...
I found our location.
Hey!
Didn't I tell you not to use weird machines because they'll use them to find us?
It's not a "weird machine." It's a smartphone.
Besides, I made this myself, so they can't use it to track us.
It uses free-form summoning magic to replace
its radio waves with multidimensional photons,
so not even the army's triangulation technology can find us.
And it doesn't need batteries.
Pretty handy, right?
Besides, using paper maps in this day and age is lame.
I'll make you your own sometime.
You cheeky little brat.
Okay, got it.
How long are you going to stay down there?
Stand up.
What is it?
Why do we have to keep running?
Because I'm a witch.
Attitudes towards witches have changed.
Now simply living is a struggle.
Blending in when in human cities, living away from human towns...
I'm more like a ninja than a witch.
Nin...
Let's go, Adonis.
Okay.
Until we cross the border, no talking unless necessary.
Okay.
We need to find a place that's tolerant towards witches,
so we can reclaim our peaceful, happy life.
We need to find a school for you to attend, too.
You just might get to do what you want.
I thought we weren't supposed to talk unless necessary.
I don't care about school.
I'd rather keep studying under you.
You like older women, Adonis?
It's not like that!
What are y-you even saying?
Hey, Chloe.
How are you fine? Aren't you frustrated?
I hate this place. The Redia Empire.
We should eradicate humans with magic.
Did you say something, Adonis?
Chloe, something's coming.
This is Western Squad 8.
HQ, please respond.
A fugitive witch has been spotted.
Moving to engage and eliminate.
I'll handle this.
No.
You're too inexperienced.
Chloe!
Ice Magic: Oliot.
Ice Magic
Oliot
Honestly. They never learn their lesson!
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
Redia Empire 23rd Emperor Goethe
Incompetent fool.
Forgive me, but Chloe is a high-ranking witch who uses ice magic.
A single squadron stationed at the border cannot—
Know your place!
You defy His Majesty?
How dare you?!
No, of course not.
Enough. Bring her to me immediately.
I won't allow you to escape, Chloe the Witch.
I'm exhausted.
Let's go.
What's wrong?
Why won't you let me do anything?
I mean use magic.
I can cast spells, so why can't I fight?
I could've handled those wimps.
Why am I studying magic if you won't let me use it?!
Adonis, didn't I tell you?
You're too inexperienced with magic.
How could any student of yours be inexperienced?
If you whine too much, I'll get mad.
It's because I'm a human like them, isn't it?
You don't want me to kill my kind because you're too nice.
So no matter how much they mistreat you,
you suppress your emotions so I won't fight humans,
and you never allow me to fight them.
But I can't stand...
not being able to protect you anymore!
After all, I... Chloe, I...
Me, too, Adonis.
Yeah.
Location information synchronized.
What?
We're floating. What is this?
Could it be?
They already completed it?
Not even witches can achieve long-distance physical transfer.
It's all right, Chloe.
I'm right here with you.
Source code entered.
All modules active. No noise.
Extra-dimensional QS transfer estimated success rate: 99%.
Roger. Enact transfer protocol.
Transfer location: Capital Central Plaza.
Coordinates set to 23-94.
Begin physical transfer countdown.
Today, I'd like to speak to you not as your emperor but as a human being.
Since long ago, we've been protected by magic.
Whenever natural disasters or plagues occurred, we depended on witches,
expressed our gratitude for them, revered them, and feared them...
Due to their power exceeding human knowledge known as magic.
Don't you think that's unjust?
Are we weaklings who must bow to the whims of witches and beg for their assistance?
Are we not allowed to live with our own dignity?
Absurd!
Behold!
Our countless airships fly through the sky, and our metropolis fears no storm.
The automatic trains driving through our cities will open up new frontiers.
And in your hands you hold the fruit of our wisdom: the smartphone.
Our empire has brought about this explosion of new technology. This Gear Expansion.
We are not weak.
Even without strange and occult magics,
we can mold the natural world and control it with our own strength.
My people,
now is the time to eradicate witches and show the world that we are its supreme rulers.
Let us extol ourselves, humanity!
That was a wonderful speech, dear.
I know.
The world will surely move in a positive direction...
once the witches are eradicated.
What's wrong with them?
Chloe the Witch.
We finally meet.
That's...
Emperor Goethe.
Run, Chloe.
I'll buy you time.
Don't do anything stupid!
These bastards...
Let go, damn it!
I see.
So that human was raised by a witch.
What's the world coming to?
Listen to me, king of humans.
If you value the lives of your people, then let go of my apprentice.
Now.
Ice Magic
Absolute Zero
Is your silence your answer?
Citizens, you are human like Adonis.
I didn't want to fight you.
If I were to destroy you, that boy wouldn't have a home to return to.
So I've allowed you to live.
But you're too dangerous!
My magic... disappeared?
Witch, you cannot understand the power of science we've acquired.
Magic Photon Suppression Device SDAM-2
Magic nullified
I doubt you even considered that the humans you once helped would someday chase you down.
Why isn't my magic activating?
It's time you handed over the world.
Chloe!
A witch who can't use magic is a mere woman.
She's exposed! Hilarious!
Take pictures, everyone!
Check out those witch tits!
Don't hide 'em away!
We can't get pictures!
Now you've done it.
I'll kill you! I'll kill you!
Chloe, you just wait! I'll be right there!
Such a noisy boy.
Kill him.
Your Majesty
I am to blame.
That boy has nothing to do with this.
As you said, witches should be eradicated.
But that boy is different.
Like you, he is human.
I kidnapped him and raised him as my slave.
He is a poor, miserable human boy.
Please... Please, as the emperor, have mercy and spare this child's life.
I don't care what happens to me.
A slave?
What are you talking about?
Have mercy.
It's okay.
I'll kill them all right now.
What's going on?
What is this?
Adonis...
Thank you for everything.
In that moment...
I'm really glad I met you.
I love—
Stop!
I was truly, truly, truly happy.
And God said,
"Witches, the humans may fear you, as they are timid."
"I hope you shall become friends and bring eternal peace to this world."
"Should you hate one another and fight,
then may the darkness of chaos envelop the world."
"And So, Our Story Begins."
And So, Our Story Begins
10 Years Later
Capital of the Redia Empire, New Nightmare
Precinct 7, Mayhem Internment Camp
Hey, this is mine!
Screw you! It's mine!
Don't be such a glutton, you pig!
What did you call me?
Let go.
You let go, pig.
Please stop fighting.
You're welcome to have this if you'll please get along.
Prisoner Girl Doroka
Stay out of this, brat.
Doroka, are you all right?
Anna.
Didn't you give your bread to someone else earlier?
I'm fine. I'm full of energy.
See?
You're such a good girl.
I only ever worry about myself.
No matter how much technology advances thanks to the Gear Expansion,
people keep fighting among themselves.
The wars never stopped.
They said humanity would be happy once the witches were gone, so what is this?
Anna, raise your head.
Anna, what are you crying for?
Sir knight, we're prisoners.
We lost to the empire and were brought here.
We're very scared right now.
I see. But don't worry.
I'm sure it'll all work out.
Doroka will do something in my place.
You're not going to do anything, sir knight?
Number 218.
Number 218, get up here.
Where are you? Hurry up.
Number 218.
Nobody who gets called ever comes back.
This is the fourth one.
Who is it?
Who is it? Step forward!
I'm here. It's me.
Follow me.
Doroka...
But that's my number.
You look okay, and you're young enough.
That just leaves...
Let's have you strip.
What?
Don't act so surprised.
Mayhem Internment Camp Chief Warden Palpol
We've got to check your body so we don't offend the lord you're about to serve.
Running this place costs taxpayers' money.
The blood tax of the empire's people.
So you have to serve the people, too.
You understand?
Don't worry. You'll get used to it.
How awful.
Who brought about the Gear Expansion and the explosive rise of human civilization?
Who used their scientific and military might to defeat the witches
and seize dignity for humanity?
It was all us, the Redia Empire.
That expression is simply too much.
You'll fetch a good price.
Send the photos I just took to HQ.
Photos sent.
Ow!
Bitch!
Catch her, quickly!
Damn brat...
Voice Authentication
Stop right there!
I don't think so!
I need to release the others.
Mister Phone, open all the cells.
The facility manager's voice must be authenticated to unlock the doors.
Please release everyone!
Voice cannot be authenticated.
Please, God!
Voice cannot be authenticated.
Open the doors.
Unable to comply.
Please open all the cells.
Voice authenticated.
What?
They're opening.
But why?
Hey, what's going on here?
Run, everyone!
Don't move! Stay where you are!
Get back in your cells!
Out of the way!
I told you not to move! Hey, stop!
I'm first!
Ow! Don't push!
There's too many of them! Where's our backup?
Hurry up!
Shut up.
Hey, stop! Stop!
Doroka?
We need backup immediately!
Stay in your cells, slaves!
Damn it! You're in the way!
\h\hVoice Authenticated
All cells unlocked.
You bitch!
This is bad. They're all open.
Seriously?
We're in big trouble.
Is that...?