Episode 26

"Dreamlike World" (夢の世界, Yume no Sekai) is the twenty-sixth episode of the Ascendance of a Bookworm anime series, and the twelfth and final episode of Season 2. It originally aired on June 21, 2020.

This episode was adapted from Part 2 Volume 2 of the Light Novel series (Chapter 24: The Healing Ritual - Epilogue).

As punishment for Shikikoza's failure, Ferdinand orders him to lead the healing ritual and restore the land. When he fails to do so, Myne is the next to attempt the ritual. She succeeds far beyond anyone's expectations — even Ferdinand's. As the Knight's Order regards her in shock, he warns them that she is under his custody and protection. As they return to the city of Ehrenfest, Ferdinand apologizes for allowing her to come to harm under his supervision.

When they return to the temple, Ferdinand asks Myne what demands she has for reparations. She asks for a new set of ceremonial robes from the Gilberta Company, since hers were damaged, and asks Karstedt to be lenient to Damuel, the laynoble knight who tried to help her. As she leaves the temple and heads home, she is met by Lutz, who heard her calling out for help when she was trapped by the trombe. As he hugs her, she bursts into tears.

Myne spends several days bedridden after her strenous adventure and returns to the temple at the end of fall. Ferdinand calls her to his hidden room. He gives her a red potion to drink, which she finds sweet, and then places a circlet on her head. As she falls into a deep sleep, he uses the magic tool to explore her memories.

When she realizes what's happening, she enthusiastically takes him on a tour of her memories — showing him her past as Urano Motosu, her fond memories of books in the other world, and her life with her family in Japan. As Myne relives her troubled relationship with her mother in her past life, and feels regret for failing to appreciate her family, her emotions become overwhelming.

Because Ferdinand is synchronized with her emotions, he is forced to break off the connnection and return to the present. When Myne wakes up, she sees him looking distressed. She hugs him tightly and thanks him for allowing her to connect with the memories she was starting to forget.

Later, Ferdinand meets with Karstedt and discusses the memories he saw through the magic tool. He comments that Myne has immeasurable value to Ehrenfest, and asks Karstedt to adopt her to protect her from any potential threats.

Back home, Myne thanks each member of her family for being there for her. She reflects that while she can't go back to her old life and appreciate everything her mother did for her, she still has a chance to appreciate her family in this world.. The next day, Myne returns to the temple to have a music lesson with Rosina, while Gil and the orphans create new books.