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Chapter 22 — Episode 22

The episode opens with the conclusion of the first-class mage exam's first test, as examiner Genau announces that six parties — eighteen candidates in total — have passed, and that the second test will take place in three days. Among the successful parties are Frieren's group (with Lawine and Kanne), Fern's group (with Land and Übel), and others including Wirbel, Denken, and Edel. Fern then visits Stark, who has been lazily sleeping through the evening, and the two reunite after her return from the exam site. Then, the passing candidates gather for a celebratory meal at a restaurant, where Frieren, Fern, Stark, Lawine, Kanne, Übel, and Denken all dine together. During the meal, a flashback reveals a memory of Frieren eating at the same restaurant with Himmel and the original party, where Himmel asked the chef to preserve the restaurant's flavors for future generations — a promise the chef made but ultimately could not fully keep, as Frieren notes the taste has changed, though she finds it even better now. Back in the present, the group shares a warm, lighthearted moment, with Denken fussing over Lawine eating her vegetables and Stark getting food on his cheek. Finally, a messenger bird arrives at the table delivering details of the second test, including its location, date, and the name of the proctor: Sense. Wirbel reacts with dismay, explaining that Sense has proctored four previous exams and not a single candidate has ever passed. The episode ends with a brief scene showing Sense herself, who describes herself as a pacifist — in contrast to Genau — while having designed what Genau calls a d