Episode 11 of The Beginning After the End , released on June 11, marks a new stage in Arthur's life. The protagonist demonstrates his skills to Cynthia, headmistress of Xyrus Academy. He also reveals to his parents that he wants to be an adventurer and, to do so, he must visit the auction house and find a sword for the Adventurer's Guild entrance test.
Arthur is increasingly confident in his powers, and he now wants to become even stronger to protect his family when necessary. So he visits Xyrus Academy, demonstrates his abilities to Cynthia Goodsky, and proposes an exchange of favors. The headmistress, eager to understand the full extent of Arthur's magic, suggests a fight to demonstrate his powers.
Cynthia is impressed by the boy's skills and admits she wants to teach him personally. Arthur seizes the opportunity and says he will enroll her at Xyrus and accept her as a mentor, but only if she commits to using her influence and authority to protect those he loves. However, he states that he would like to start at Xyrus Academy at the same age as the other children, that is, in three years, as he intends to make the most of this time and become an adventurer.
The duel between Arthur and Cynthia was brief. The anime could have made more use of the protagonist's abilities in this scene. Compared to other episodes, the series explored movement a bit more during the duel. However, there are still static scenes, and dynamism is essential for viewer immersion. Furthermore, the anime could have explored the effects of magic better.
Arthur reveals to his family that he wants to become an adventurer
Arthur reveals to Reynolds and Alice his desire to become an adventurer. The news leaves his mother shaken. However, after talking to her and explaining that he would visit them often, she calms down a bit. Reynolds then asks someone from the Twin Horns, a group of adventurers, to accompany Arthur on the journey. Jasmine Flamesworth volunteers to go along.
After his family's approval, Arthur asks his father for permission to go to the auction house. He intends to find a sword to use in the Adventurers' Guild entrance exam. Reynolds authorizes the boy to go, and Vincent, who deeply admires Arthur, lets him choose any of the items he wants.
Arthur finds a sword that fits the length of his body
At first, Arthur struggles to find the perfect sword for his physique. However, with Sylvie's help, he discovers a sword that can only be used when activated by an element. The blade bears the phrase "The Ballad of Dawn WK IV," but the meaning of these words is not explained.
As soon as Arthur finishes reading the sentence, the sword's balance and weight change. The hilt and grip adjust to the appropriate length for the boy's body. This way, he sees potential in the sword and chooses it for the Adventurers' Guild entrance test.
In addition to his evolution in the use of magic, Arthur is also maturing and growing older. Now 9 years old, he celebrates with his family before setting off on his first adventure. At the end of the episode, the protagonist receives interesting and useful gifts for his journey, such as a magic scroll to communicate with his family and a ring for Alice to sense if Arthur's mana level is dangerously low.
In the episode, it's clear that Arthur feels great joy in having family and friends who love him in this life. The boy emphasizes, once again, that he cares about everyone he loves and that's why he wants to protect them with all his strength and magic.
The Beginning After the End: What to expect from the next episode?
In the next episode, we see Arthur two years later, on his journey as an adventurer. Rumors about his powers circulate throughout the city where he lives, further fueling the mystery surrounding him. Alongside Jasmine, it's likely that his evolution will continue, and he'll return to his family even stronger.
Shortly after the release of episode 11, Crunchyroll announced that the second season of The Beginning After the End will premiere in 2026. Despite criticism and a petition calling for the anime's cancellation, the series will continue to air. It's also important to remember that episode 12, which will premiere next Wednesday, June 18, is the last episode of the first part.
The anime is available on the Crunchyroll streaming platform, with Portuguese subtitles. For those who want to learn more about the series, the comics are available in physical form on the NewPop website . A digital version is also available on Tapas .
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