Wistoria: Wand and Sword episode 3 — Will Serfort faces a Colossial, while the Magia Vanders are revealed

The third episode of Wistoria: Wand and Sword, titled “Order & Watcher,”premiered on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. JST on TBS and its affiliated networks in Japan. In this episode, Will Serfort followed an order given by Elfaria and entered a dungeon to confront an enemy and complete his mission.

Will encountered Iris, a fourth-year student at the Rigarden Academy, in the dungeon. He discovered that she was a fan of the Magia Vanders, particularly Elfaria. However, it was later revealed that Iris was not your average student. This episode also introduced the Magia Vanders.

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Episode 3 – Will Serfort Enters the Dungeon to Complete Elfaria’s Order

In episode 3 of Wistoria: Wand and Sword, Will Serfort discovers that the Upper Institute has placed an order for the entire student body. Surprisingly, the client is Elfaria, Will’s childhood friend.

After distributing the papers, Will heads back to his dormitory and enlists the help of his friend, Rosti, in crafting some powerful artifacts. He informs Rosti that they have been tasked with collecting Ice Cores from the Frost Walkers located on the fourth level of the dungeon.

Rosti, as seen in the episode (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

According to the order, Elfaria needs a large quantity of magical catalysts and the students will receive compensation for their collections. Will is determined to enter the dungeon at any cost since it was specifically requested by Elfaria. Rosti, who is very familiar with Will among all the academy students, agrees to his request and provides him with a few artificers.

The third episode of Wistoria: Wand and Sword further delves into Mercedes, known as the “Great Mage Queen,”and her belief that the dungeon holds the answers to all mysteries. She urged the “children of magic”to venture into its depths and acquire wisdom and mastery of the unknown.

Will, as seen in the episode (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

In episode 2 of Wistoria: Wand and Sword, Will Serfort ventures into the fourth floor of the Dungeon. He witnesses numerous students engaged in combat with the Frost Walkers, all in an effort to gather materials.

Out of the blue, he spots a distressed girl. Without hesitation, Will rushes to neutralize the danger and rescues the girl with glasses. She later introduces herself as Iris and immediately recognizes Will as a scholar who lacks the ability to use magic.

At another location, Workner delivers a lecture on the significance of developing fresh enchantments. Colette joins her friend in attending the class and ponders about Will. She assumes that he must have headed to the dungeon to fulfill Elfaria’s command.

Will saves Iris in the episode (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

Afterwards, the third episode of Wistoria: Wand and Sword takes us to the dungeon where Iris, a fourth-year student at Rigarden academy, is introduced. She expresses her desire to assist the Magia Vander and contribute to holding up the sky. Will suddenly recalls that they have never actually seen the true sky.

The vast sky that stretches over the enchanted realm serves as a colossal barrier created by the Magia Vander, shielding the world from succumbing to darkness. Every student at the Academy firmly believes that by fulfilling their assigned tasks, they are contributing to upholding the sky’s protection.

Wistoria: Wand and Sword – Episode 3: Will and Iris Confront the Colossal in the Dungeon

Iris and Will in Wistoria: Wand and Sword (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

Will’s daydream is interrupted by Iris, who tells him about her encounter with Elfaria. It seems that the girl had entered the dungeon upon discovering that the Ice Queen was the one who had requested the order. However, she expresses her disappointment at not being able to locate any Frost Walkers.

Despite Iris’s extensive use of search spells, she has not been able to find much information. While she continues her search, Will Serfort examines some ice shards and deduces that they are likely left behind by Frost Walkers. Based on the high number of shards scattered throughout the area, Will speculates that there must be a massive creature nearby, one that cannot be detected through typical search spells.

Frost Rex, as seen in the episode (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

Iris is intrigued by how Will, who lacks the ability to use magic, possesses such extensive knowledge about it. The boy reminds her that although magic may be impressive, it is not the only skill that matters, especially in the dungeon. Suddenly, Will picks up on a looming presence of a colossal monster.

Will swiftly grabs Iris and evades the monster’s assault in Wistoria: Wand and Sword episode 3. Despite Will’s warning for Iris to keep her distance, she reminds him that physical strikes are ineffective against a Frost Rex, as only ranged magic can defeat it.

Iris, as seen in the episode (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

Will reassures the girl with glasses that there is no reason to be concerned. He bravely charges towards the Colossal, skillfully evading its attacks. Once he spots an opportunity, he hurls Rosti’s enchanted creations at the Frost Rex.

Will Serfort is aware that a Frost Rex is vulnerable to fire and bombs. This fact is demonstrated in episode 3 of Wistoria: Wand and Sword, where Will Serfort skillfully disables the explosives and magical devices to defeat the target.

Wistoria: Wand and Sword – Episode 3: The True Identity of Iris

As Will Serfort defeats the Frost Rex with his ingenious strategy, Iris watches as a mere spectator. She reflects on the disparity between the rumors and the truth surrounding him, and contemplates how she should document the events.

Upon reaching the Tower, Iris immediately seeks out the Magia Vander to relay news of Will’s presence. As she makes her way through the hallway, she comes to the realization that Will Serfort is not a mage, but a skilled warrior and swordsman.

As she walks through the towering door, she comes face to face with the Magia Vanders, each seated upon their respective thrones. The only seat left unoccupied is the one in the center. In Wistoria: Wand and Sword episode 3, it is revealed that Iris is a Watcher, chosen by the Magia Vanders to attend the academy and search for gifted mages.

The Magia Vanders in Wistoria: Wand and Sword episode 3 (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

The girl informs the Wizards about Will Serfort and suggests that they recruit him to join the Tower’s services. Iris’ report causes a conflict among the Magia Vanders. Nevertheless, one of the Wizards believes there is no rush to make a decision.

He wants them to postpone their decision until after the Grand Magic Festival. All of the Magia Vander, except Elfaria, exit the hall following their discussion. Iris praises Will, saying he is a valuable asset. Episode 3 of Wistoria: Wand and Sword concludes with Elfaria eagerly anticipating Will’s ascent of the tower.