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S02E01: Shall We Go Then?

The Journey continues to the North, in a very Stark-focused episode!

jl_santos by jl_santos
February 17, 2026
in FRIEREN GUIDES, REWATCH Season 02
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Collage of images from EPISODE 29 of Frieren, Number 1 of Season 2

Last Updated: FRI Feb 17th, 2026 โ€” NOTE: these guides have been written by Humans, not AIs.
All images ยฉ of their original ANIME right holders, used with the FAIR USE in mind. Suggestions to: guides@reactguides.com


This EPISODE adapts TWO MANGA chapters of VOL#7ยป
Chapter 61 โ€œMagic Nullifying Crystalโ€โ€ and 62 โ€œWhy I Set Out on This Journeyโ€.

Mild spoilers from the manga:ย 
HIDDEN ITEMS MARKED WITH THIS ICON, MIGHT CONTAIN MILD SPOILERS FROM THE MANGA. To show them, just click to expand (they’re hidden by default). They won’t ruin the experience of watching next seasons but might make them less surprising.

In this Episode at timestamp [0:00]

Where and when are we?

29 years AHD, probably around Spring of that year. Our trio of main characters has just left ร„uรŸerst, the City of Magic, and are headed towards the Northern Plateau.

The Northern lands extend quite a bit from ร„uรŸerst, the Northern Plateau is not clearly indicated on most of the maps

Fern and Stark are over 18 years old, probably Stark being closer to 19 this time around. Frieren is over 1,000โ€ฆ we will never know exactly how old!

The northern lands extended from the Granat domains, up to the Northern Plateau, just until they reach actual Empire territory. 

This special intro for the Episode is a special one, not featured in the manga. It replicates much of the scenes and atmosphere of the introduction of the first Episode of season 01, like a kind of homage. And also show us this first travel stage from ร„uรŸerst, until they reach the cave beyond the marshes.

What TRACK of the OST is taken us to EP01 of the first season?ยป

โ€œThe End of One Journeyโ€.

In this Episode at timestamp [0:07]

What are these?

Those are the road altars dedicated to the goddess, where people offer her fruit and cereals, as a token of gratitude for the harvests probably. The holy emblem of the goddess is at the center, and the moon cycles and sun are pictured around it. 

We can spot several of these in Season 01, like on the journey back of the party (EP01) or at EP03 when traveling from the village near where Qual was sealed.

In this Episode at timestamp [0:26]

โ€œShall We Be Off Then?โ€

This very phrase gives the title to the episode: and is mentioned on three occasions in this episodeโ€ฆ can you spot the other two occasions?

In this Episode at timestamp [30:29]

Remember this visualโ€ฆ?

 This tree was represented prominently on the first sneak peak visual for Season 02. It is a hill near ร„uรŸerst where their continued journey to the Northern Plateau starts. Their shadows below indicate our trio of main characters are leaving.

In this Episode at timestamp [0:45]

A clear parallel to EP01 of the first season

Travelling on a carriage, Frieren reading a book, even the musicโ€ฆ as we mentioned before, everything reminds us of that first scene with the original party of heroes returning to the royal capital.

The English dub even states (on Frieren’s words):โ€œFunny, this feels familiarโ€.

In this Episode at timestamp [1:03]

Why are they always penniless in this party?

Good question. Pay attention to the โ€œfinancial issuesโ€ during this (and past) season and you might guess the answer!
(They even seriously talk of getting jobs, much like Himmel did on that first episode journeying back to the Royal Capital).

The last time they made a โ€œBIG QUESTโ€ and earned 10 Strahl Gold coins โ€”and a grimoireโ€“  was when Lord Orden made Stark pass as his deceased son! (on S01.EP15b). It seems, in just a few months, their expenses have been a lot: dining at restaurants, snacks, grimoires, repairing Fernโ€™s staff, the inns’ costโ€ฆ

In this Episode at timestamp [3:35]

These few extra scenes, until now, are not featured in the manga.

The cartman with the straw hat seems to be making a recap of the purpose of this trip! He even mentions how Fern is a first-class mage now.

When will we arrive at the Northern Plateau?

As explained during this episode, thereโ€™s still considerable distance until we reach the Plateau. Thatโ€™s why the first arc of the season is called โ€œContinued Northern Travelsโ€.

OPENING CHALLENGE ยป Can you SPOT this Hidden Detail in the INTRO?


โ€ข EISEN CARRYING HEITER OVER HIS SHOULDER? (Appears TWICE). Ironically, as in this episode weโ€™ll see the situation reversed.
(solution at the end of this guide)

Watch the full video with the transcription and lyrics of this song, โ€œluluโ€ by Mrs. Green Apple, here:

The S02 OP is a fragment of 1:30′ from this very song!

In this Episode at timestamp [3:29]

This episode happens at the Saum Marshes area

Saum in German means โ€œborderโ€, โ€œhemโ€ or โ€œsurroundingsโ€.

In this Episode at timestamp [3:37]

Have you noticed how good a fisher Stark is becoming?

Yes, during season 1 we could observe several times how he fished to provide food to the party (like at the end of S01.EP13; or at the middle of S01.EP17).
Though this time, Fern is not close to being convinced with the size
of his catch!

Be on the lookout to see him fishing again, not only in this episode, also on the next ones!

Fern loves cooking mushrooms

We can clearly picture her with less than 9 years old (S01EP02) cooking for Heiter and bringing mushrooms to cut and stew them. She knows great recipes with them, surely.

ALSO, on the MUSICAL side: A new version on guitar of the piece “Time Flows Ever Onward” accompanies these scenes.

In this Episode at timestamp [4:14]

 Frierenโ€™s quirks: how โ€œcuriosity might kill the elfโ€

If you care to notice, we have seen our elf-mage dragging though bushes some more times (during S01E17 and S01EP02 for instance) andโ€ฆ yeah, tight spaces seem to be OK for her.ย  She has even gotten up early for that purpose alone, earning the praise of Fern for it.

โ€œCuriosity knows no clockโ€ โ€”states Fern here on the dubbed version.

Though most of the time, that interest in magic she has developed is a โ€œtrapโ€ โ€”a literal one when we talk of mimicsโ€ฆย well, she often gets dragged by that curiosity into some โ€œcuriousโ€ places.

What TRACK of the OST sounds here?ยป

โ€œSleepy Frierenโ€.

In this Episode at timestamp [5:07]

Magic to light a fireโ€ฆ?

Fern has shown that spell to conjure fire, several times now:
โ€ข at the cabin in the Decke Region mountains where Kraft was trying to warm up (S01.EP11b)โ€ฆ
โ€ข when Frieren broke Serieโ€™s barrier in S01.EP21; and, because of the rain, Fern, รœbel and Land took refuge in a cave where our purple-haired mage also lit a fire to dry their clothes.

In this Episode at timestamp [5:18]

Do they dream of buying a mansion?

Hmmโ€ฆ more like Frieren would buy grimoires and magic trinkets โ€œaplentyโ€. But hey, a big house would be nice someday for Fern and/or Stark.

Episode at timestamp [5:36]

Yes: Fern, our practical girl

We can always count on her to say the sensible thing to doโ€ฆ โ€œKeep it and we’re dead men walking!”

Even if they managed to get a pebble somehow with them, it would jeopardize their journey enormously. Soโ€ฆ better alive, than trying to get rich with that crystal!

In this Episode at timestamp [5:44]

Frieren always has magic lessons to teach us!

She is a master of mana control, so unsurprisingly, she has so much of it, she can imbue a huge quantity just to show off, and demonstrate the nullifying crystal properties. Pouring too much, in factโ€ฆ because weโ€™ll see how that crystal is still glowing for hours!

And yes, it is a good takeaway, one they can use as a strategy against that โ€œcreatureโ€, later in this episode.

In this Episode at timestamp [6:32]

A Hot Spring Waters episode?

Yep, theyโ€™ve already shown us in the trailers for S02. One of the oldest clichรฉs in manga/anime has arrived at Frieren.

Exactly when, how and whereโ€ฆ that is yet to be seen. But true, a bath in some hot waters sounds tempting and comforting.

WARNING: MILD SPOILER OF SEASON 02 (click to reveal)

These volcanic hot waters will be an important element of the story during S02.EPs 3-4, while in this area.

In this Episode at timestamp [6:49]

Down, down, down the rabbit hole!

It was briefly shown in the PV02 trailer, but little people didnโ€™t notice. But yes, terrain in this marshes is unstable and gives way at this exact spot

And yes, the crystals make their flight magic vanish โ€œjust like magicโ€โ€ฆ poof!

What TRACK of the OST sounds briefly here at the cave?ยป โ€œTo Travel for Aureole“

In this Episode at timestamp [7:17]

Poor โ€œstunt matโ€ Stark!

At least, his strength and toughness serve to cushion the fall of his companions. Get ready to watch Stark be the “cushion” for Fern several times more during this season!

In this Episode at timestamp [7:33]

Hey, is Fern โ€˜headpattingโ€™ Stark already?

Well, our poor boy deserves some love. But he will avoid another patting, dramatically, at the end of the episode, hmmโ€ฆ

In this Episode at timestamp [07:36]

Riches within reach, but far beyond their grasp

Butโ€ฆ what if in the future humankind were to invent the โ€œlaserโ€,  a beam that could cut diamondsโ€ฆ? That wouldn’t need magic, right?

As shown right after, the crystals cannot be easily cut. So Stark wonโ€™t be able to pierce them with his axe and climb either. Some speculate that they could be extracted from the earthy walls around it butโ€ฆ

โ€ฆFrieren should be worried that they might be used “for evil” so she does not considerate the idea of really looking for someone to harvest them.

In this Episode at timestamp [8:01]

Wow: that sound effects of the axe striking the crystals!

Also: see those sparks? Frieren might get an idea on how to lit a fire later, from what she has observed Stark doing!!!

In this Episode at timestamp [8:37]

Stark, we are counting on you, boy. Don’t failโ€ฆ

Frieren without manifesting mana powers isโ€ฆ well, powerless. (Fern too)
So at this cave, our red-haired warrior is key to survival. As much as he couldn’t help them during the first-class tests, now Stark is vital for our โ€œgirlsโ€.

In this Episode at timestamp [08:41]

Frieren truly holds a grudge with Stark regarding her age

This โ€œrunning jokeโ€ of our party started on S01.EP06, when Stark defeated the solar dragonโ€ฆ calling Frieren โ€œold hagโ€ because he thinks she would rather not help him. She was reminded of that again during S01.EP18: when approaching ร„uรŸerst on a wagon, Fern calls her โ€œan old mageโ€. And Frieren sulks every time he hears anything like that!

Keep on the watchโ€ฆ because this is not the last time this grudge will be mentioned โ€”to our delight, and as a comedic situation!

In this Episode at timestamp [8:50]

Hiking at the crystal cave

This beautiful montage includes some lovely details like:

  • that incredible crystal bridge!
  • the glowing mushrooms
  • the scared face of Stark seeing the bones (a foreshadowing)
  • our red-haired boy, fishing again, while Frieren makes fire โ€”with a crystal and the ax as a Flintstone, not with magic!!!

All along a new music score from EVAN CALL! (the new soundtrack album will be available on Apr 15th 2026).

In this Episode at timestamp [9:40]

 Frieren can sleep almost anywhere, not a care in the world!

We have seen her doze off under a mountain of books S01.EP17, right beside a tree S01.EP04 and in many postures and situations. 

โ€œSleepy Frierenโ€ is always one of those traits we love from herโ€ฆ  yet her past experience with a warrior as Eisen besides her, also helps her to sleep tight. 

Sheโ€™s trusting Stark as their guardian now.

In this Episode at timestamp [10:00]

Fern is rightfully worried and โ€œin the darkโ€ here

Not only do the bones indicate the presence of a monster; she is kind of โ€œblindโ€ without her mana detectionโ€ฆ like “plunged into total darknessโ€ ๐ŸŒš

Apparently it takes mana control to detect mana around you! (And the huge crystals disrupt even that).

In this Episode at timestamp [10:29]

Why is the APEX Dragon such a bad match for Starkโ€ฆ?

Not only we are in a closed space, that does not favor mobility โ€”remember his fight against a solar dragon in an open space in S01.EP06โ€ฆ?

Stark has not gained much resistance against poison at this point.
Remember what Frieren says: just one snake bite could have killed him in S01.EP13, and he only lived thanks to Seinโ€™s genius healing!

If he touches the dragon and its skin is venomousโ€ฆ well, game over basically.
And because he has to protect Fern and Frieren too during his battle, things get really tricky here. 

Stark does not take his gaze from the monster during their exchangeโ€ฆ and the beast is surely gauging their “threat level” meanwhile.

What option is left if they canโ€™t hide or fightโ€ฆ?

In this Episode at timestamp [10:45]

Frieren knows what it is to be in a GREAT party

Why? We watch it right now, in this episodeโ€™s flashback.

Basically: โ€œcomplete and utter trust” is a must, and it cannot be any other way.

In this Episode at timestamp [11:04]

Stark the coward?

Well, to nobodyโ€™s surprise, our red-haired boy confesses what we all know: that heโ€™s a scaredy-cat after all.

In this Episode at timestamp [11:09]

This dragon has a weak point thoughโ€ฆ 

Heโ€™s got too many eyes! (Ok, just 5 butโ€ฆ) So, a perfect prey to this flashy tactic of the โ€œmana imbued into a magic-nullifying crystalโ€!

Frieren is always strategizing, even at such perilous situation.

In this Episode at timestamp [11:20]

Stark, are your instincts revealing something?


He immediately goes to catch Fern โ€”and with his other hand Frieren, yep.

Run for your lives!

What TRACK of the OST is played at this flashback?ยป

An old-known piece โ€œGone, but not Forgottenโ€.

In this Episode at timestamp [11:23]

Parallels drawn between the past & present party

Eisen was also a coward at some point. But Himmel and the rest chose to put their faith in him.

NOTE: this whole scene has been completely revamped and extended from a few manga panelsโ€ฆ NEAT!!!

In this Episode at timestamp [11:59]

 Better to โ€œrun as a teamโ€ this time around!

Frieren is badly hurt, and the dragon even hits Eisen heavily. In a closed space like this dungeon, things are getting โ€œsmoking hotโ€ for them.

In this Episode at timestamp [12:04]

 Well, Himmel the hero, and the acrobat too!

In this Episode at timestamp [12:11]

Is Heiter trying to heal Frierenโ€ฆ to get her to do her magic?

In this Episode at timestamp [11:59]

Good catch you boys!

Himmel does the same Stark is doing in the present.
Also remember this heroic catchline: โ€œsave the girl, save the world!โ€

(Because if Frieren dies here, there’s no beating the Demon King, right?).

In this Episode at timestamp [12:19]

An unlike situation: Eisen needs some rescuing too

So now we need someone to carry him over, who would that be? ๐Ÿ˜‰

In this Episode at timestamp [12:24]

What is crossing your mind here, you naughty boy Himmel?

In this Episode at timestamp [12:29]

This dragon scene flight has been shown before, hasnโ€™t it!!

Yes, both in a flash during Himmelโ€™s burial (S01.EP01), and during some missions with Sein on S01.EP16, we could foresee this situation happening, and how they ran together!!!

We LOVE how these details add to our re-watch of previous episodes!!!

There is a new music theme, a variant of “The Journey continues” (for Season 2) during this flight scene.

In this Episode at timestamp [12:49]

Frieren is just happy to see old times revive again in her mind

Also: we remember how Stark trained carrying a big boulder with Old Man Voll on top (S01.EP16), or doing pushups with Kraft and a huge box over him on S01.EP10? That kind of training paid off for times like theseโ€ฆ for sure!!!

Anime vs. Manga

In the manga these flights are just two amazing panels: AND they have been insanely expanded on the anime!

In this Episode at timestamp [13:20]

Do you remember any other situation where his legs failed Stark?

Yes, on S01EP.08, when fear of the demons at Granat city: made Stark tell Fern he couldnโ€™t move when she told him to goโ€ฆ

From this point on, the anime adapts CHAP. 62 from the manga โ€œWhy I Set Out on This Journeyโ€

They are crossing the “vast forest” mentioned at the beginning of the episode: The Great Sanft Forest (Sanft means “peaceful” in German).

The music piece “Memories – Wayfarers of time” (made for Season 2) starts to sound during this second part of the episode.

In this Episode at timestamp [13:56]

Frieren is โ€œcold heartedโ€, butโ€ฆ

She loves a good fire, and a hot bath too!

In this Episode at timestamp [14:37]

We always forget about it, but Fern had a nasty childhood

Suffering a war and losing everything and everyone you loveโ€ฆ when youโ€™re 5-6 years old might be a traumatic experience for anyone. She now has met people that care for her and make her beautiful gifts: so she is starting to enliven her spirit again and savoring life!

Thus the “ritual” of cleaning and maintaining those presents.

In this Episode at timestamp [14:51]

Fern you were spying on her that day!

She clearly remembers that agonizing face Frieren made while at the stands of the Warm city (S01.E03), trying to decide which accessory to buy for her 16th birthday.

 But Frieren wonders: how does Fern know about thatโ€ฆ Time to confess Fern? Not yet!

In this Episode at timestamp [15:03]

How many times has Fern said Starkโ€™s a โ€œpervertโ€?


Ah, the classic line!

We can recall at least three or four, is there any occasion you remember especially?
We can think of a great one, S01EP12, when on Stark’s birthday he is looking at some clouds that look like “boobs” and Fern thinks: โ€œSo, he is a pervert!โ€.

In this Episode at timestamp [15:17]

Weโ€™ve also lost count of the times Fern grooms Frierenโ€™s hairโ€ฆ”

On the next episodes, take notice on how Fern has developed new grooming techniques for Frieren’s hair. It’s gonna be fun and “hairtastic”!

In this Episode at timestamp [15:20]

Stark is constantly wearing the bracelet Fern gifted him!

In this Episode at timestamp [15:28]

Frieren is getting more perceptive of awkward feelings and situations

Even Stark admits, he is impressed by her progress (“magic growth”) at noticing thoseโ€ฆ

In this Episode at timestamp [15:28]

Is not Stark a โ€œgood matchโ€ for Fern?

What do you thinkโ€ฆ?
In our opinion things are just developing slowly and mostly โ€œunder the hoodโ€.

But during S02 and beyond they might be starting to surface, so pay attention to all cues, even the slightest! ๐Ÿ˜‰

In this Episode at timestamp [16:08]

 Frieren had her motives to recruit Stark, though

Eisen had talked her into that. And it seemed like a great idea to have a frontliner in the party. Anyway, our elf-mage does not want him to feel forced to fit in their group. (And probably, Stark does miss some boysโ€™ company).

In this Episode at timestamp [16:16]

What is Weische and what hidden details are in this crossroads scene?

Weiche is apparently the name of the village at hand, by this “highway”.
(Weiche could be related in German with a railway switch/point)

The inn with the sign labeled โ€œWGโ€ in the next scene could mean Weicheโ€™s Guesthouse (Gรคstehaus)

Also we see a new kind of milestone on the left, it could be related to the territory of someone called Graf Dach โ€”a symbol appearing in the next Episode (#30) and in the intro โ€”with a Sword and a mountain on the coat of arms.


The Neutral Harbor on the west, is the place where Wirbel and his two companions are boarding, heading for the Empireโ€™s Capital port on the north.

In this Episode at timestamp [16:40]

Surprise! It is really soon to meet them againโ€ฆ

Wirbel, Scharf and Ehre are here on their way to the north.
They were partners on the 8th party since the first test of first-class mages (S01E19).
Though only Wirbel did pass all the three tests: Ehre & Scharf failed Serie’s interview.

SOUNDTRACK: The appropriately entitled โ€œNew Friends and Old Facesโ€ music is played during this scene, followed by โ€œMore Than Mere Talesโ€.

In this Episode at timestamp [16:40]

How do you pronounce their names again? Wirbel andโ€ฆ

Wilbel is pronounced /หˆvษชสbษ™l/ (VEER-bel)
Scharf would be /สƒaสf/ (SHAHRF)
Ehre would sound /หˆeหสษ™/ (EH-reh)

In this Episode at timestamp [16:54]

Is Stark really having a beer (first time then)?

Ok heโ€™s 19 years old โ€”almost. Maybe heโ€™s made an exception this time around: as he usually only drinks orange juice.
The white foam on the wooden mug should mean it IS beer. This season we might see more booze and more people on the parties drink it?

In this Episode at timestamp [16:59]

A change of plans for Wirbel and his companionsโ€ฆwhy?

Wirbel had planned to cross the Northern Plateau and get to Imperial territory by land. Him being the first-class certified mage required, and accompanied by his partners Ehre and Scharf.

They both plan to pass again the first-class test three years from now, so they would only go with him part of the journey, surely. Their traveling together would be a nice opportunity to train and grow as mages for them: fighting monsters and/or demons along the way.

But some news arrive, of things getting out of hand on the Northern end: as apparently, some demons are starting to act up again, banding and attacking.

So the plan B becomes Aโ€ฆ travel by sea is faster and he needs to fight for his homeland as soon as possible. A nice slow journey with Ehre and Scharf is out of the question now.

In this Episode at timestamp [17:13]

Where are Wirbel and the other two, heading to?

Some translations get it wrong, but the manga and other subs talk about โ€œthe Imperial Capitalโ€™s Portโ€. We might deduce here that Scharf and Ehre will go with Wirbel up to that point, and disembark there.

Wirbel is apparently going solo to the Far North to fight.

WARNING: MILD SPOILER OF SEASON 02 (click to reveal)

Ehreโ€™s grandfather: Lernen is usually on the Northern Plateau and travels to the capital sometimes, so maybe they will come back with himโ€ฆ or theyโ€™ll get a boat back?

In this Episode at timestamp [17:17]

Wirbel getting seasick as shown in the opening

Ehre learned about this on S01.EP.20 when he complained that he loathed to travel by sea.

In this Episode at timestamp [17:22]

Also, did you get that reference to Wirbelโ€™s age? And Sein’s?

In S01EP.20 we observe Wirbel as a kid (on a flashback with the red scarf girl) like, being no more than 4-5 years oldโ€ฆ if that happened 29 years ago (he mentioned that), heโ€™s probably now 33-34.

Sein was probably around the same age, as noted by Stark. Oh, how we miss that โ€œnew corrupt priestโ€ donโ€™t we?
Butโ€ฆ Wirbel thought to be “on the full flower of his youth”! Which Stark dismisses as a middle-age “delusion”.

In this Episode at timestamp [17:42]

 If Wirbel has a new powerful spell to kill demons, why does he need Stark?

Yes, heโ€™s surely asked Serie for a killing spell to fight them. See S01EP28.

But there are surely warrior demons that might be a BIG problem for mages, even for a skilled underhanded one like Wirbel.

Front-liners also have the ability to soak damage and distract: so mages might have their hands free to do โ€œtheir thingโ€ and avoid the โ€œfront-linesโ€ where they are less effective. So if there’s a lack of that kind of warriors, mages would have a hard time fighting demons with more “warrior-like” capabilities.

Pay attention on how Fern & Frieren use Stark this way to fight powerful monsters during the season. It will make more evident why Wirbel thinks someone like our red-haired warrior is SUCH AN INCREDIBLE addition to their northern forces.

In this Episode at timestamp [17:51]

 When and how did Wirbel first offer Stark to go fight with him to the North?

From the context and past history, we can safely conclude it was on S01EP.22, between the first and second test of the first-class mage exam. 

Wirbel โ€œrecruitedโ€ Stark to defeat a Fresser (lion-boar monster) that was damaging the crops, a commission from the Continental Magic Association.

The gray-haired mage was so dazzled by the fighting skills of Stark, that probably invited him at that pointโ€ฆ 

He likely thought it would be awesome to have him on his side to kill demons on the far north. A testament on how incredible a frontliner our red-haired warrior can be: because Wirbel has fought with many warriors already, and still he is impressed!

In this Episode at timestamp [17:48]

Hmmm, that expression from Stark

He really wasnโ€™t convinced before, and nowโ€ฆ he doesnโ€™t look happy to hear Wirbelโ€™s proposal again. And Fern is starting to look anxious just by the thought of parting ways with him too.

In this Episode at timestamp [18:16]

A persistent guy, isnโ€™t he?

Wirbel is usually not one that lets something escape from his grasp easily.
Although he was ready to give up on that first test when he couldnโ€™t steal the Stille from Fernโ€™s partyโ€ฆ he did join forces with others on the second test to secure his chances of victory.

In this Episode at timestamp [16:08]

Frieren does not want Stark to feel compelled

She did push Sein to join them, but only because she knew deep down he was regretting his life choices. Now she trusts Stark to make a choice of his own accordโ€ฆ so no need to โ€œblock his optionsโ€ if he thinks he is better suited to another party.

In this Episode at timestamp [18:29]

Kanpai! (Cheers)

This round is on Wirbel, right?

In this Episode at timestamp [18:53]

What is on Fernโ€™s mind?

Weโ€™ll see it later, when she recalls โ€”with appreciationโ€” Starkโ€™s gift and how he saved her in the cave. She would be sad to see him go away, we can assume she has certain feelings for him deep down. But it is time to express it all somehow, before it might be too late.

In this Episode at timestamp [19:12]

This flashback takes us to EPISODE 6!

Then, at the end of his ropeโ€ฆ Fern told Stark that he only needed to steel his resolve and trust his trainingโ€ฆ also, that she didnโ€™t think he will run.

Only now do we discover: that her trust and encouragement made such a deep impression on our boy!

In this Episode at timestamp [20:12]

Nope, Stark is not going anywhere far from her right nowโ€ฆ

What OST Track can we hear now?

The first part of “Privilege of the Young” which sounds great for this brief and moving scene.

In this Episode at timestamp [20:22]

Fern, donโ€™t be so straightforward with him

She is so used to Frierenโ€™s and Heiterโ€™s headpats, that for her itโ€™s the โ€œway to goโ€ to express fondness and affection probably. This time around, Stark doesnโ€™t see it coming so heโ€™s suspecting her intentions!

In this Episode at timestamp [20:33]

Ah our โ€œsleeping elf beautyโ€

In this Episode at timestamp [20:28]

 Fernโ€™s gifts againโ€ฆ

In this original scene (not on the manga) we can observe Fern taking off the pendant from Kraft (S01EP10), putting it alongside the Handbag from Sein (S01EP14) and her other two accessories. And how she appreciates even more now Stark’s efforts to protect her and be nice to her.

By the way, pay attention to see if Stark does also wear his bracelet (a gift from Fern) during these bunch of new episodes!!!

What OST Track does sound here?

The first part of “Song for the Beyond“.

In this Episode at timestamp [21:23]

No money for expensive ocean travel!

Also, Frieren is always trying to re-trace the steps with Himmelโ€™s party. And Stark his master’s footsteps too. That will take them to relive the same kind of situations and trace their original path and experiences, true. Even if it means taking strange jobs, landing themselves on all manner of trouble, and taking a LOT of detours.

So, no voyaging by sea for nowโ€ฆ maybe we will see them on a boat someday?!

SOUNDTRACK: The last part of the music track โ€œGoodbye for Now Eisenโ€ serves to masterfully conclude this episode .

In this Episode at timestamp [21:55]

Will Stark someday fight alongside Wirbel at the North frontlines?

We certainly hope the story takes us there!

Also: Ehre says goodbye to Fern

No grudges between those two, the first-class mage was a competition at the time. But now they can leave again as friendsโ€ฆ  โ€œoutside the arenaโ€.

Take care!

In this Episode at timestamp [18:29]

โ€œShall we be off then?โ€

Last phrase in this episode, third time we hear it as the colophon of this wondrous first episode of season 2!!!

END of EPISODE'S #29 GUIDE

OP. Challenge: where do we see Eisen carrying Heiter Twice? (Answer)
At second 2:43 in this episode!

โ€ข first on what seems to be a volcanic area
โ€ข then on a snowy peak maybe on the northern lands, with Himmel shivering

Eisen needed to carry Heiter often, drunk as he often was?!

ENDING gems:
can you spot the spell to bring a field of flowers, one of Himmel’s favorites, on the ED?


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