After losing his fear of leaving his home thanks to Roxy, Rudeus starts playing outdoors by himself until he rescues who he assumes is a half-elf boy called Sylph from a group of bullies. Sylph becomes friends with Rudeus and starts learning magic from him, and it is revealed Syplh is capable of casting magic without incantations as well. Six months later, Rudeus brings Sylph home during a storm takes away Sylph's clothes by force so that they can have a bath, but he discovers that Sylph is actually a girl and her full name is Sylphiette. Despite Rudeus' apology to Sylphiette, she starts avoiding him, much to his chagrin. Some time later, Sylphiette approaches Rudeus and the two make up, with Rudeus determined to cherish the first true friend he has made in his new life.