Episode 9

## Episode Chronology

**Mash Burnedead and the Accelerated Battle** is the ninth episode of the Mashle anime.

## Synopsis

After chasing Lemon and discovering a door to the basement, Mash and the others are confronted by the Magia Lupus at the bottom of their way down. It's Lance vs. the Third Fang Wirth and Mash vs. the Second Fang Abyss. The decisive battle begins!!

## Summary

Having no time to waste, Lance attacks Wirth right away with Graviole, however Wirth escapes into the ground using his mud magic. He comes out creating multiple mud copies of himself, but Lance smashes them with his gravity magic. Lance attempts to attack the whole field, but it has no effect and Wirth appears behind him, casting Burst, surrounding Lance's legs, making him unable to move and then attacks him. Wirth feels that Lance isn't that bad and invites him to join Magia Lupus lower ranks, where he can flourish. However, if he stays with "trash" like Adler, he will remain trash himself. Lance refuses, stating that from his point of view, Wirth is just second rate. He then uses Graviole, but this time side ways. Wirth notes to himself it won't change anything, since he cushions both walls and floors with a muddy environment to absorb shocks. Lance gravity magic needs him to slam Wirth into something solid and unless Lance figures his trick, he can't do anything against him. In that moment, Lance starts shooting the rubble he made from earlier into the walls, forcing Wirth to show up to avoid being hit.

Wirth is surprised that Lance may have figured his trick and how to deal with him. He reassures himself that he is strong and takes out a potion with concentrated magical essence, extracted from other students. As he drink it, he explains that the Magia Lupus members are awarded with this essence. His magic power then spikes and Wirth uses Mudoros Secondth Mudoro Devilus, and summons a mud demon. Wirth explains that magic has tiers, basic magic, personal magic, then more advanced conditional magic. However, Secondth is different from magic used by single-liners and its a higher-tier magic that only certain double-liners are allowed to cast. Wirth reaffirms himself that he is worthy, recalling his past and how he is told that those with aptitude in magic are worthy. Wirth tells Lance that he will not achieve such magic, because he hangs out with worthless people.

Wirth attacks Lance, but he dodges. Lance then states that his friends reminded him of something that is important to him and that only he is allowed to insult them. Lance then uses Graviole Secondth Torture Pole, summoning pillars around Mudoro Devilus. As the pillars exert strong gravitational pulls, they start pulling the demon towards them. The demon is being pulled to all directions. Lance then adds another pillar above the demon, which ends up ripping it apart and turning it to mud. Wirth can't believe that his strongest magic was defeated and he himself was defeated. He recalls his father telling him that even if he joins the Bureau, he will still be not worthy for his creation and wonders when will Wirth finally show him that he is worth something. Lance give Wirth a book, which he found on the ground and guess it was Wirth's. He asks Wirth on what he thinks gives someone worth and explains that his family measured worth by position and social standing. Based on Wirth's words and actions, Lance feels they were probably raised similarly. Lance doesn't like how Wirth talk or acts, but respects the effort he have put and then leaves.

Mash faces Abyss, however using Acceleraise, Abyss is too fast for Mash and is able to land several cuts. He tells Mash that he doesn't stand a chance, but Mash doesn't care. Abyss recalls Mash's reason and states that while their situations are similar, he was probably blessed with someone being around him. Abyss takes out a device with Lemon in it and explains it drains magic power. In 30 mins, Lemon will lose all her magic power, her mark will disappear and she will lose the ability to use magic forever. Since his friend will be like Mash, Abyss wonders if that makes him happy. However, Mash states that if he serious is saying this, he will beat him up. Abyss decides to take Mash seriously and uses Acceleraise Sphere, and starts attacking Mash from various directions, cutting him with each attack, and eventually stabbing him in the stomach. Abyss then realizes he can't pull out his sword, and that Mash is clenching his abdominal muscles to hold the sword. Mash then grabs and headbutts Abyss, breaking his mask.

Mash sees Abyss red eye and wonders if its bloodshot. Abyss realizes that Mash has no idea what his red eye means and explains its called "Evil Eye", the Eye of the Devil that temporary disables the magic of all who fall under its gaze. As magic is everything in this world, Abyss is looked as target of scorn. Mash then feels bad that Abyss can't use his eye on him, but Abyss states its fine. He explains that he has been feared and despised his whole life, even by his parents, although someone blessed like Mash, probably can't understand it, and that there are people in the world that should have never been born. Abyss uses Acceleraise Secondth Force Field, surrounding them in a force field and adding a red arrow pointing down on Mash. Abyss then attacks Mash, who realizes that he is quite slow. Abyss explains that inside the field, the speed on his opponent is decreased and is given to Abyss, making him faster.

Abyss continues to attack Mash, stating its over, however even though Mash is slow, he slams the ground, splitting the floor in two and narrowing down Abyss's moving route. Mash then jumps at Abyss and breaks his sword. Mash then steps on Abyss' leg, not allowing him to move and stating that he got him for a second time. Mash then uses Full Muscle Magic, Hurricane Rush, punching Abyss and sending him flying outside his force field. That also breaks the force field, allowing Mash to move normally. Mash then starts beating Abyss, who tries to fight back, but is no match for Mash's speed. Mash defeats Abyss, who afterwards wonders what it would have been if he was born normal. He explains that his eye manifested when he was a child and was locked in a basement cell, so that people don't learn about him. One day, his parents tried to kill him and Abyss came to a realization that he should have never been born. He may have been just a tool, but Abel Walker needed him. However, he failed to meet his expectation and is now back at being unwanted by anyone. Mash states that Abyss is probably right that Mash was blessed and that he can't put himself in his position. Mash is okay with them being friends, but Abyss states its impossible. As long as he has this eye, even Mash attitude towards Abyss will change one day. Abyss decides to warn Mash to not proceed, since he won't be able to defeat Abel. Mash thanks him for the warning, but he needs to beat Abel. Mash then states that his mind won't change and no matter what others say, Mash's attitude toward Abyss won't change. Mash then leaves, stating they should eat some cream puffs next time.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Lance Crown
* Wirth Mádl
* Anna Crown (flashback)
* Abyss Razor
* Mash Burnedead
* Lemon Irvine