Episode
The Ancient Magus' Bride: Even a worm will turn.
Overview
Alycone reflects on Philomela's childhood and her all-important task. An ancient and fearsome goddess blocks Chise's path on the way to the Sargant family home and demands tribute that was promised a year ago.
Details
- Series
- The Ancient Magus' Bride
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 2023-11-23
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
Even a worm will turn. is Episode 20 in Season 2 of The Ancient Magus' Bride. It aired on 2023-11-23. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 19: Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Philomela bargains for Liza to undo the seal over the College so she can return home to fulfill her duty. As Chise gives chase, her power gives her a terrifying new form.
Episode 21: A burnt child dreads the fire.
While Zoe fights off the werewolf, the other students finally reach Philomela. Chise takes a dive into her dark memories, but as everyone's secrets begin to unravel, Philomela hesitates to take her classmates' outstretched hands.
More episodes from this season
Episode 18: Coming events cast their shadows before.
Despite their disappointment that the College will be closed through Christmas, the students try and prepare for the holiday party. Chise takes another dive into Lucy's memories. Philomela reaches her breaking point.
Episode 22: Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself.
As Lizbeth's plans near fruition, Philomela thinks about what it is she really wants.
Episode 17: Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.
The mystery deepens as all the students drained of magic suddenly wake up feeling fine. Rumors about the culprit start to rise among the student body. Veronica checks in on Philomela.
Episode 23: Of two evils choose the less.
The fight begins in earnest as Lizbeth starts to gain the upper hand, but Chise and company receive some unexpected assistance.
Episode 16: Needs must when the devil drives. II
Violet and Chise host an after hours test of courage for their classmates by having them pair up to visit various haunted locations around campus, but the evening leads to some revealing conversations.
Episode 24: The show must go on. I
Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.
Episode 15: Needs must when the devil drives. I
Bored with having nothing to do but study, the students play a puzzle game, but it stirs up bad memories for Philomela and Rian. Alcyone ponders her assigned role. As the rainy season starts, Elias and Chise finally sit down to catch up.
Episode 14: Nothing venture, nothing have. II
Outside the College, the witches hunt for the missing book. Inside, the students try to juggle lessons with their own personal goals and relationships. Philomela confides in Alcyone, but an ominous message reminds her of her assignment.
Episode 13: Nothing venture, nothing have. I
The College is sealed off to protect the students and staff from whatever or whoever has been sapping magic from victims. Zaccheroni puts the students' survival abilities to the test, but with a catch: no sorcery allowed.
Episode 12: A small leak will sink a great ship. II
It's time for family explanations, whether between Lucy and her brother, or Alice and Renfred. The College is also going through a complicated period where other magicians seem to want to harm new students.