THE WATER MAGICIAN | EP. 9

THE WATER MAGICIAN Episode 9 : The Shattered Shrine Ryo and his companions arrive at a village in turmoil, where the central shrine dedicated to Mother Earth is under attack by waves of undead. Leading the assault is a towering Arch-Skeleton, whose sheer strength and resilience overwhelm the villagers’ defenses. Standing alongside Nils and Amon, Ryo turns the tide by channeling his water magic in an unconventional way—transforming their blades into mighty hammers, weapons capable of smashing through the Arch-Skeleton’s defenses. Together, they manage to bring the monster down, securing a hard-fought victory. Inside the shrine, the group makes a troubling discovery: the sacred crystal orb held by Mother Earth has shattered. Nass explains that the damage stems from unstable energy flowing out of a nearby goblin cave, threatening to corrupt the land itself. With no other choice, Nass resolves to seal the cave, ensuring that the corruption cannot spread any further. Though the immediate crisis is contained, the event leaves a lingering sense of unease about the growing instability of the world’s magical balance. In the aftermath, Nils approaches Ryo with a personal offer. Recognizing the strain of Ryo’s solitary lifestyle and the impracticality of remaining at the guild, he invites him to share his home. This gesture marks a turning point in Ryo’s relationships, as bonds of trust and companionship deepen beyond the battlefield. Meanwhile, preparations begin for a celebratory gathering in the city of Whitnash to honor recent victories. The episode closes on a different front, with scenes from the arena: a Blazing Mage sparring against the Imperial Commander, their intense training foreshadowing the formidable trials and rivalries awaiting Ryo and his allies in episodes to come.