Ep 9. E 9

Mystic Archives of Dantalian is an anime television series consisting of 12 episodes, which follows a young man named Hugh Anthony Disward, who has inherited the vast Bibliotheca Mystica de Dantalian library from his grandfather. Along with his cataloguer Dalian, he sets out to retrieve Phantom Books, which are forbidden to the general public and hold dangerous powers.

Season 1 episode 9, "E 9," begins with a seemingly innocent game of hide and seek among some children, but things take a darker turn when one of the children, Mabel Nash, is found unconscious and taken to the hospital. When Hugh and Dalian investigate the area where the game was played, they discover a Phantom Book that seems to have caused Mabel's injury.

The Phantom Book in question is called "The Shepherd's Flute," and its pages are adorned with musical notes and staffs. The book exudes an eerie aura that causes the surrounding animals to become restless and aggressive. Hugh and Dalian learn that the book's user can control animals by playing certain notes on the flute, and they must find the "tune of peace" to stop the book's harmful effects.

While on their mission, Hugh and Dalian meet a strange man named Farthing, who claims to be a professor of zoology. Farthing tells them about his research into animal behavior and how he's been studying the effects of different musical compositions on various species. Hugh suspects that Farthing may be the one responsible for the book's power and decides to investigate further.

As Hugh and Dalian continue their search for the "tune of peace," they are led to a mysterious mansion where they uncover the shocking truth behind the Phantom Book's origin and its connection to a tragic event that occurred years ago.

Overall, "E 9" is a thrilling episode that highlights the dangers of power and the importance of compassion and empathy towards all living creatures. The exploration of music's effects on animals adds an interesting layer to the series and makes for a unique Phantom Book concept. Fans of the show will find this episode to be another exciting addition to the series.