It's been three years since Arthur arrived in the Kingdom of Elenoir. Now eight years old, the boy must hone his magic and unleash the bestial will dormant within his mana core. Episode 7 of The Beginning After the End, released on May 14, features Arthur's coming of age and an inevitable farewell. Furthermore, the egg Sylvia left in the boy's care hatches, and a small creature surprises and delights him.
Early in the episode, a time jump is evident. Arthur demonstrates control of his powers and an even closer relationship with Princess Tessia. However, the intense pain in his core persists, and Virion explains that this discomfort will only be alleviated when the powerful bestial will residing in his mana core is released and controlled. This bestial will within Arthur comes from Sylvia, and as soon as Virion helps the boy free her, the egg left by the dragon hatches.
The Beginning After The End introduces Sylvie, Arthur's newest companion.
Arthur is enchanted by the cuteness of Sylvia's baby dragon and names it Sylvie. In the scene where the boy plays with the little creature, something intriguing happens. The baby dragon bites the protagonist's arm, and a mark appears at the bite site. As soon as the symbol appears, Sylvie begins to communicate with Arthur in his mind, and he easily understands her.
Furthermore, Arthur begins to enjoy his free time like a normal child, and this is part of his maturation process. Because he retains memories of his past life, the protagonist was always a cold and reserved child with those around him. However, some events along his journey completely changed him, and the fact that he was able to open up, enjoy his time as a child, and better understand other people's feelings are remarkable achievements.
Unfortunately, Arthur's time in Elenoir is coming to an end. The boy was supposed to leave in two years, but the Elven Kingdom opens the portal ahead of schedule to host an exchange program, allowing young people from all three countries to interact. Therefore, Arthur must leave in four months.
The King's Farewell
When it's revealed that Arthur is leaving Elenoir, Tessia is extremely upset. To try to cheer the elf up, the boy invites her to take a walk in the forest where they met. There, with the stars shining and the fire crackling, the strong friendship they've built over the past three years is evident. The nostalgia of the moment and the melancholy of their farewell are further intensified by a tranquil melody that seems to have come from an old fantasy film.
Additionally, it's important to note that episodes of The Beginning After the End always contain the word "king" in their titles. This constantly reminds us of who Arthur was in his past life and how important that is to the narrative.
Unfortunately, immersion and excitement are still broken during action moments. However, some details make Arthur's training scene more interesting, such as the revelation of Virion's other form, called Shadow Panther.
Despite Elenoir's sadness at leaving, now, with his bestial will under control and a new companion, the boy finally returns home, reunites with his family and meets his little sister.
The anime is available on the Crunchyroll streaming platform, with Portuguese subtitles. For those who want to fully immerse themselves in the work, the comics are available in physical form on the NewPop website . A digital version is also available on Tapas .
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