A Paradise of Wisdom and Hope

## Episode 5 Screenshots

**A Paradise of Wisdom and Hope**  (英知と希望の楽園,, **Eichi to Kibō no Rakuen**?) is the fifth episode of the RADIANT anime.

## Short Summary

At long last, Seth arrives in the *City of Sorcerers*, the Artemis Institute! The Horned Sorcerer finds himself being roped into a strange ceremony and a lifelong amount of debt. He leads the group in their misadventures to find Yaga, and comes to learn that there is more than meets the eye in the Institute.

## Synopsis

After escaping the clutches of the Inquisition, the trio of Melie, Doc, and Seth land in the Artemis Institute's docking station. As they pass through a series of checkpoints, Seth remarks in awe as he observes the vast number of Sorcerers that occupy the city. However, before he can progress any further, Melie informs him that he must register as a civilian to be able to use any of the city's facilities.

While he is disinterested in the proposition, Seth is pushed into registering at the behest of Doc. Doc urges Seth to act with haste, lest he misses the admission ceremony! The researcher insists on remaining behind, but Seth grabs ahold of the researcher, and rushes to the ceremony, declaring his unwillingness to fail so early on in his journey, and his refusal to disappoint Alma. In the background, a strange man lounging in a cauldron questions himself at the thought of hearing the name "Alma."

The group arrives just as the ceremony is beginning. Master Lord Majesty, the institution's founder and sole ruler, is being introduced by one of his loyal servants. In the introduction, Seth is able to recognize Lord Majesty as the "Yellow Cat" that Alma warned him to be wary of. Master Lord Majesty is gracious in his welcoming address to the aspiring Sorcerers, informing them of the Artemis Institute's ultimate goal in eliminating the curses that plague all Sorcerers.

The feline goes on to explain all of the wondrous perks of being an official citizen, though Seth remains disinterested. Despite the indifference, at Lord Majesty's insistence, Seth along with the other Sorcerers on stage fill out the paper work to grant them citizenship. This turns out to be a cleverly hidden ruse, as the small letter that was signed quickly unravels, revealing a wealth of other clauses and conditions! For merely using the Institute's paper and ink, all of the Sorcerers on stage are immediately thrown into debt.

A gleeful Doc revels in delight as his intent is revealed. Doc reasons that getting Seth to sign up as a citizen would keep Seth so preoccupied with debt that the horned boy would not have a moment to spare in upheaving Doc's social life. His plan backfires as an Artemis official arrives to break the news that Seth registered Doc as a guardian, and as a result, all debt accrued by Seth is officially Doc's responsibility!

Bemoaning failure in heeding Alma's warnings of Lord Majesty, Seth resolves to quickly locate Yaga and continue with his journey without paying his debt - much to the chagrin of Doc. Despite Doc's pleas, Seth and Melie carelessly search throughout the Artemis Institute in hopes of finding the esteemed sorcery instructor, Yaga. The duo search all around the city, each time leaving behind immense property damage, and causing an elevation to the amount of debt accrued, much to the horror of their "guardian." After a long day of work, the trio sit near a park to rest. Civilians walk by, welcoming Doc as the new "Debt King", the person holding the most debt in the entire Institution.

Seth remarks to Melie his admiration at how peaceful the Artemis Institute appears to be for Sorcerers. His observations are interrupted by the strange man in his cauldron, who arrival startles the Sorcerers in the vicinity. The strange, elderly man suggests that he may know the location of the mysterious Yaga. But before that information can be shared.

The man-in-the-cauldron inquires on Seth's opinion of the Artemis Institute, and asks Seth to guess why Lord Majesty is so keen on squeezing out as much money from his civilians as possible. Seth and Melie are only able to guess half of the answer, but before the complete answer can be provided, the Artemis Institute's alarm system blares. The Inquisition are in approach of the city, with the intent of capturing Seth, Melie, and Doc due to their escape in the previous day.

The Inquisition's approach is rendered null by the Artemis Institute's militia. A swarm of countless Sorcerers surround the city, barricading and deterring the Inquisition from pressing forward. In the next moment, an inquisitor soldier rushes to the deck, informing the Vice Captain that there were strict orders to fall back. Captain Dragunov remarks that this is the result of Artemis putting its resources to good use. Dragunov explains that the Institute possesses both political and military might, with the Institution housing members of the Thirteen Sorcerer Coven. He warns that even a single member is mighty enough to defeat 1000 Inquisitor Soldiers.

* As the Inquisition approach, the Artemis Institute's militia forms a blockade to impede their arrival.
* After Dragunov's report, the General and a hooded figure plan to capture Seth.
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Once the inquisitors are pushed back, the elderly man goes back to explaining, using the encounter as one of many examples of the Artemis Institute's means of protecting Sorcerers. He goes on to ask Seth what the teen boy plans to do once he meets Yaga. Seth explains his ambition to get strong enough to locate and destroy Radiant, to which the elderly man rejects it as a pipe dream. The horned sorcerer remains adamant in pursuing his goal, despite the odds. Impressed, the man-in-the-cauldron states that Seth was able to pass the first "test." Confused, Seth questions if this man will finally take him to meet Yaga, to which the elderly Sorcerer finally makes it clear, he is Yaga!

Later on in the day, Dragunov is revealed to have met with Inquisitor General to explain his findings. The Captain informs the General that he had encountered a Sorcerer with horns who could use magic barehanded. Alarmed, the General informs Dragunov to keep this entire matter confidential and to keep tabs on Seth and his friends. As Dragunov leaves, another hooded figure arrives, and the two make it clear - Seth is too dangerous to be left free, and must be captured.

## Characters

MAIN
* Seth
* Melie
* Doc

SUPPORTING
* Mr. Boobrie

ANTAGONIST
* Dragunov
* Vice Captain

NEW
* Yaga
* Master Lord Majesty

BRIEF APPEARANCE/CAMEO
* Torque
* Piodon

## Magic & Items

MAGIC
* **N/A**

ITEMS
* Doc's Ship
* Cauldron