The Ancient Magus' Bride

Its a day of new beginnings at the College as Chise attends her first day of classes and meets some of her fellow students, and Elias adopts a mysterious guise for his first time teaching as a visiting instructor.

Two separate conversations reveal the multitude of revelations that Chise and Elias have had about one another, and the ways theyve both grown and changed. Hazel guides them on a dangerous shortcut back to the College.

Alice and Chise to try and sort through their feelings on their complicated relationships with their respective masters.

An otherwise educational and relaxing camping trip with her classmates ends with a terrifying encounter in the shadows of the night forest, forcing Chise to rely on her own wits and abilities instead of Elias magic.

While watching over Lucy, Chise discovers her connection to Seth and their familys tragic history. While a professor seems to have been the victim of a user of a banned book, a mysterious killer seems to resurface...

Its time for family explanations, whether between Lucy and her brother, or Alice and Renfred. The College is also going through a complicated period where other magicians seem to want to harm new students.

Outside the College, the witches hunt for the missing book. Inside, the students try to juggle lessons with their own personal goals and relationships. Philomela confides in Alcyone, but an ominous message reminds her of her assignment.

Violet and Chise host an after hours test of courage for their classmates by having them pair up to visit various haunted locations around campus, but the evening leads to some revealing conversations.

Despite their disappointment that the College will be closed through Christmas, the students try and prepare for the holiday party. Chise takes another dive into Lucys memories. Philomela reaches her breaking point.

Alycone reflects on Philomelas childhood and her all-important task. An ancient and fearsome goddess blocks Chises path on the way to the Sargant family home and demands tribute that was promised a year ago.

Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.