What Happened to Will Serfort in the Manga? Wistoria Season 2 Spoilers and Beyond

If you walked away from Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 1 thinking Will Serfort finally “made it,” the manga wastes absolutely no time proving otherwise. That triumphant ending? It’s basically just the prologue to a much harsher, more complex story.

As a fan, I’ll be honest—this is where Wistoria hooked me for real. The anime is good, but the manga? It’s on a completely different level in terms of stakes, lore, and character growth.

Will Doesn’t Choose Ice — He Gets Claimed by Thunder

One of the biggest surprises comes right after the so-called victory at the Academy.

Instead of joining Elfaria (which feels like the obvious route), Will becomes the center of a recruitment clash between elite mages—especially Zeo Thorzeus Reinbolt and Elfaria Albis Serfort.

And yes, what starts as a serious magical confrontation ends in something almost absurd: a rock-paper-scissors match.

Elfaria loses.

Will gets taken.

It sounds comedic, but narratively it’s huge. Instead of staying close to his emotional anchor, Will is thrown into unfamiliar territory—the Thunder faction, where everything is faster, harsher, and far less forgiving.

The “Sword” Finally Gets Forged

Under Zeo, Will’s training becomes brutal. And I mean brutal.

Unlike others, Zeo doesn’t try to “fix” Will’s inability to use magic. He leans into it. He treats Will as something the world has forgotten.

Not a failed mage… but a perfect Sword.

This shift completely changes how you see Will.

• Combat speed increases dramatically
• He learns to fight alongside mages, not like one
• His instincts become sharper than most magic users

It’s honestly refreshing. Instead of the usual “underdog gets magic power-up,” Will evolves in a direction that feels earned.

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“Wis” Isn’t Weak — It’s Terrifying

For a long time, Will’s ability, Wis, is misunderstood—even by himself.

The manga reveals something wild: Wis isn’t just magic absorption. It’s an ancient power designed to fight something far bigger.

We’re talking about the mysterious beings beyond the False Sky—the so-called Invaders.

And then comes one of the most powerful developments in the story.

Prime Pathos

This ability is where things get emotional—and honestly, kind of beautiful.

Will can now “load” his sword with memories, feelings, and personal bonds.

So yes, he can replicate Elfaria’s ice magic purely through his emotional connection to her.

Not because she’s there. But because she matters.

That’s peak storytelling right there.

The Theory That Won’t Go Away: Is Will Royalty?

There’s a long-running fan theory that Will might be connected to Queen Mercedes, a legendary figure in the world.

And honestly? The manga definitely feeds this idea.

• Strange hints about time irregularities
• Possibility that Will existed hundreds of years ago
• Suspicious involvement from Finn

Nothing is confirmed outright, but it doesn’t feel random. It feels like the story is slowly building toward a major identity reveal.

The Tower Isn’t What It Seems

The deeper Will goes, the darker things get.

The Tower—once seen as a symbol of hope—is hiding something unsettling.

• The False Sky is failing
• The elite mages are basically living power sources
• The system is far more fragile than it looks

And then comes the political tension.

There’s a Traitor Among the Magia Vander

This part adds a whole new layer to the story.

A hidden faction called the Gohtia is working to destroy the barrier and let the Invaders in. And yes—someone inside the Tower is helping them.

Will, ironically, becomes one of the key figures in uncovering this.

Because he’s not fully part of the system, he can see what others can’t.

And sometimes, a sword is better than a wand when it comes to cutting through lies.

Will & Elfaria — Distance Makes It Hurt More

Even though they’re separated, the story doesn’t forget about the emotional core.

Elfaria is still completely obsessed with Will, but it’s not played just for laughs.

You feel the loneliness of their five-year separation, the imbalance of their positions, and the quiet pain of wanting to be together—but not being able to.

Their bond remains one of the strongest parts of the story.

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Where the Story Is Now (2026)

As of now, the manga has passed 60+ chapters, and Will has already reached deep dungeon levels around the 49th floor.

And the gap between him and the elite is shrinking fast.

Final Thoughts

What I love most is that Will stops being a passive character.

He’s no longer just the bullied student, the “magicless” underdog, or the guy trying to prove himself.

He becomes something much more dangerous.

Someone who might actually break the system.

And honestly, that’s way more interesting than just becoming the strongest mage.