Frieren: Becoming the Great Mage Série's First Disciple

Twenty-two years before the age of heroes, a bold young mage named Gute does the unthinkable—he flirts with Serie, the legendary founder of the Continental Magic Association, during her first-ever mage examination. While other candidates tremble before her overwhelming power, Gute dares to call her cute and ask for a hug. Amused by his audacity and impressed by his perception, Serie takes him as her personal disciple. When offered any spell as a reward, Gute chooses the mythical Counter Magic—but refuses the easy path of magical transfer. Instead, he asks to spend a lifetime learning at her si…