The title of the episode is "The Era of Humans".

Fern Stark reveals that she and Ms. Frieren had a disagreement over the repair of her staff, which had been broken in a battle. Despite the sentimental value of the staff, which she had received as a gift from Mr. Heiter, Ms. Frieren suggested buying a new one instead of repairing the broken one.

The narrative shifts to the interactions between the other characters, including Kanne, Lawine, and Richter, showcasing their personal struggles and views on failure, work, and the magic exams. Richter's conversation with Denken reveals his disappointment at failing an exam, but Denken encourages him and reminds him of his potential for growth.

Frieren attempts to repair Fern's staff and speaks with Richter, who initially refuses the task, believing the staff to be beyond repair. After some reflection, however, Richter agrees to attempt the repair and recognizes the staff's value.

The episode continues with the third test of the mage examination, introduced by Falsch. The examinees, including Fern and Frieren, must face the stern judgment of Serie and her unique testing method, where their abilities are assessed based on their reactions to her immense mana.

Frieren reflects on her past and the significance of a spell she learned from her master, which was crucial to her journey and relationships. Despite Serie's skepticism toward Frieren's abilities, Fern displays an unexpected talent for perceiving Serie's mana, prompting Serie to offer Fern the opportunity to become her apprentice.

The episode concludes with Fern reaffirming her loyalty to Frieren as her apprentice and passing Serie's test.