Sousou no Frieren - episode 23 - 15 Feb, 2024

Sense congratulates the 18 individuals who passed the first test and proceeds to outline the parameters of the second test. To pass the test, the examinees must reach the bottom of the 'Ruins of the King's Tomb' dungeon. Sense, a pacifist who despises fighting, declares that everyone reaching the bottom will pass. She also distributes bottles that if shattered, will summon a golem that will help the mage escape the dungeon, but using it will automatically fail the mage who uses it, making it a last resort. In addition, the bottles will automatically shatter at dawn of the next day, making that the time limit for the exam. An examinee notes that no adventuring party has ever successfully cleared this dungeon, but Sense retorts that a first-class mage should be up to the task. Denken suggests that all of the examinees work together to clear the dungeon, but they all remain mistrustful of each other and split off into separate groups. Sense decides to follow Frieren and Fern, and despite Frieren falling for mimics several times, they are able to progress deep into the dungeon. Frieren mentions she picked up a knack for exploring dungeons due to Himmel's love of exploring them. Sense asks what Fern's motivation to be a mage is since she cannot sense any ambition and determination in her, and Fern replies that she enjoys seeing Frieren happy. Meanwhile, both Wirbel and Denken's groups encounter replicas of themselves that can perfectly copy their magic and fighting styles. Denken's group manages to defeat a replica of Laufen, only to encounter a replica of Frieren afterwards. (Source: Wikipedia)