The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible (2024) s01e01 Episode Script
Starting 12 Years Late
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[thunder rumbling]
♪
[explosion]
[grunting]
[breathing heavily]
♪
[RICK]
I'm gonna die.
♪
Good.
He's shaped up well
over these last two years.
Next is his E-rank test!
Should be easy
for him at this point.
Yeah, I'd be more worried
about the arena breaking
than his body.
♪
[thunder rumbling]
[breathing heavily]
Not enough.
I'm still nowhere
near their power.
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,
Trained to Death
by the Most Powerful Party,
Became Invincible.
[MALE NARRATOR 1A]
Chase your dreams
while you're
young enough to do so.
It's common
to say things like that.
For adventurers who use
their body for work, doubly so.
But not every adult manages
to see their dreams come true.
And some of them
haven't given up.
[FEMALE RECEPTIONIST 1A]
For the E-rank promotion test.
Please form a line here.
[MALE RECEPTIONIST 1A]
Please have your Guild ID
ready to present.
[FEMALE ADVENTURER 1C] Here.
[groaning]
[ALISA] Here's your
admission ticket for the test.
Best of luck on it.
[FEMALE EXAMINEE 1A]
Thank you!
[footfall]
- [RICK] If you don't mind.
- Sure! And you are?
Hold on.
You're Rick!
[ALISA]
We used to work together!
[gasps]
Remember me?
I'm Alisa!
Oh!
It's been quite a while!
You were transferred here
in the last two years?
Yeah!
But the way you left
came as a surprise!
[ALISA] Your resignation
came out of nowhere!
- [RICK] I quit!
- [both gasping]
♪
Then you chose to become
an adventurer
at the age of 30!
We were all surprised
by that one!
Fair enough.
I'll be the first to admit
I got a pretty late start
on the whole
adventuring way of life.
Unlike most, who become F-rank
apprentices in their teens
and then advance
to the E-rank novice level
after a couple of years.
That's normal.
[ALISA]
But anyway, I've been curious!
What have you been up to
since you left the Guild?
[RICK] Well, I spent most
of my time in the mountains.
I was training
with some adventurers.
[DOMULD]
Hey, there, cutie!
Wanna go somewhere?
[hiccupping]
Uh, no.
I'm afraid I'm busy now.
You're really wasting
that beautiful face,
workin' all day!
You could have way
more fun alone with me!
- That's inappropriate.
- [DOMULD] Quit yapping!
I want a girl who shuts up
and listens when I talk!
Whoa, hey, let's relax!
[DOMULD]
Huh? Who are you?
Come on,
why don't we talk this out?
[gasps]
Sorry about this and thanks.
[RICK]
Hey, no problem.
I dealt with this all the time
when I worked at the Guild.
- [choking]
- You good?
Why's he on the ground?
[ALISA]
Rick, what's wrong?
- [groaning]
- He probably just passed out.
Let's take note!
Drink responsibly,
or don't drink at all!
Mm-hm.
[giggles]
Right!
Let's get your exam ticket!
Here!
[ALISA] Wishing you all
the best on the E-rank test!
[RICK]
Thank you.
So looks like
I'm examinee 4-2-4-2.
[gasps]
That's a lot of people.
Oh, well
[REANETTE]
Have you finished registering?
[RICK] Yeah.
It's taken care of, Reanette.
Is it now?
Wha
I mean.
Those kids, it's nice to watch
them chase their dreams!
Yeah, they're just
full of energy.
I feel inspired
to be like them!
Is that "energy" why your eyes
are glued to my chest?
[RICK]
What do you mean?
[MALE EXAMINEE 1C] Look
at that, how did this happen?
[FEMALE EXAMINEE 1C] Shouldn't
steel armor be tougher to dent?
[MALE GUARD 1A]
Hey, we found him!
It's Domuld!
A former A-rank adventurer
who's wanted for assault!
[MALE GUARD 1B]
Is he the same guy known
as "the Fiendish Knight?"
Wait a sec.
♪
[ALISA]
Could this have been Rick?
Let's see.
4-2-4-2 at a 174 centimeters.
Wait, 32 years old?
Huh?
♪
[MALE MEDICAL INSPECTOR 1C]
For our next test
we need each of you to place
your hands on this crystal.
The light emitted will let us
measure your magic reserves.
♪
D plus.
D minus.
- C plus.
- [ALL] Ah!
♪
[sighing]
- [RICK] Ahh
- F minus.
[laughs]
F minus?
Poor old man!
Sheesh, that must be rough.
I'd just go home.
I hope
I don't end up like that.
Yes.
Well, moving on.
[gasps]
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A]
Please direct all your strength
into a single blow.
We will measure
the force of it on this.
It has the capacity
to absorb powerful attacks,
so we encourage
giving it your all.
[RICK]
A slime bag, huh?
[BROUGHSTON] No matter what
weapon or magic you may use,
your body will be the
foundation for everything.
Your task is to destroy
this golden slime bag
with your bare hands.
Only then can you be certain
you've developed
a body you can trust.
Isn't golden
a little too strong?
I don't think anyone could
destroy something
as strong as dragon's teeth
with nothing
but their bare hands!
[ROUGHSTON]
This is easy for an adventurer.
In case you're wondering.
[gasps]
[ROUGHSTON]
I can destroy 200 at once.
Good, we will start with
50,000 punches every day!
[screaming]
[RICK] I get tired
just thinking of that!
Next, 4-2-3-6.
You're up.
Right!
[growling]
Strengthening magic, huh?
Not bad.
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A]
Next, 4-2-3-7.
[footfall]
[scoffs]
It is time to show these
peasants how strong I am.
You may clap.
This kid must be the second son
of the Duke of Diarmuit.
He's only 11, but they say
he already has magic equivalent
to a C-rank adventurer.
A child prodigy,
if I've ever heard of one.
I believe the time has come!
[growls]
Flames of hell.
Let your heat rise
and turn this world into ash!
[all gasping]
Level three Nature Magic
Flame Eliminate!
That's it?
- [MALE EXAMINEE 1D] Incredible!
- Yes. I suppose that will do.
Good, the prodigy
lives up to his name.
[RICK] Hold on, that was
level three nature blaze magic?
♪
Whaddaya say, Ricky?
Ready?
♪
- [ALICERETTE] Catch!
- [whimpering]
[screams]
[RICK]
I'm dead! I'm gonna die!
That wasn't anything
like the blaze magic
I'm used to seeing.
Did he compress it
for use indoors?
This kid's a genius!
[growling]
[grunts]
[RICK] It's good to know
that even a green one
can absorb attacks
with this level of efficiency.
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A]
Next, 4-2-4-2.
Right!
♪
[MALE EXAMINER 1A]
A moment, please.
It says here you didn't start
as an adventurer
until you were already 30.
Is that correct?
[RICK]
Yes.
You should train
your magic reserves
while you're still
young enough to do so.
It's much too late
for someone your age.
What's more, the measurements
on your reserves left
much to be desired.
[MALE EXAMINER 1A]
I say this for your own good,
you should give up
and go back to your day job.
[sighs]
[RICK]
He's not wrong.
But
♪
[breathing heavily]
[BROUGHSTON] You have
30,000 punches left today.
Will you stay down?
[grunting]
No, I'm up!
I'm not about
to quit so easily!
♪
[RICK] Maybe I did get a late
start in pursuing my dreams.
But hey,
what's so wrong with that?
What age is too old
to be an adventurer?
What age is too old
to start doing something new?
It doesn't matter!
[growling]
[all whimpering]
Wait. What?
Was it broken?
[FREED] No.
Who is this old freak?
This was supposed to be
a day dedicated to me!
[scoffs] [smirks]
No matter.
My real specialty
is defense magic.
When they measure
our defensive ability,
I'll put him in his place!
[explosion]
[rumbling]
[all gasping]
But that was a level four
nature magic spell
even I couldn't
defend against that.
[panting]
[MALE MAGIC EXAMINER 1A]
Hey, 4-2-4-2.
You're really
something else, man.
Appreciate it!
I made sure to use
defensive magic to block!
[MALE MAGIC EXAMINER 1A]
But you only cast Air Cushion,
didn't you?
That's level one!
Correct.
Well, I suppose
I'll have to go up a notch
and use level five nature magic
to really test your skill.
I recommend using a higher
order of defensive magic
to protect yourself.
Uh, honestly that's all I have.
I'm ashamed to say
I can only use one attack
and one defense spell
in the nature class,
and both of them
are level one.
That's it?
Even though you demonstrated
such precise control
over that spell?
Yeah.
But don't worry!
I think what I have
will protect me well enough.
[MALE MAGIC EXAMINER 1A]
It seems like you're
underestimating me.
Then I refuse to hold back.
O saints, who turn your eyes
up to the ramparts.
O soldiers, who hold firm
to the walls.
Rush forward
and blow through, like a gale
from the southwest skies.
Listen to the sound of the
waves breaking down the walls!
Level-Five Nature Magic
Shock Cyclone!
♪
[shattering]
That's crazy!
What was that?
An attack?
[groaning]
That noise was more than
I'd expect from a simple test.
What's going on?
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A]
Sir Sylvester, well
[SYLVESTER]
Interesting.
You mean to tell me that
an F-rank adventurer
destroyed a green slime bag
with a single punch.
How bizarre.
Then if I understand
he used a level one spell
to block a level five?
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A]
Yes.
Fascinating.
Is this some kind
of joke from the Guild?
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A]
He's an authentic examinee.
- Take a look.
- Hm?
Hmm.
Rick Gladiatol,
a 32 year-old adventurer.
Wait, 32 years old?
[SYLVESTER] Used to work
over at the Guild's Tiger Road
Cinquat branch for 14 years?
[FEMALE INSTRUCTOR 1A]
Begin!
Hmm.
This receptionist position
is it often held by people
who are strong enough
to kill a dragon?
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A] I don't
believe that's a requirement.
[SYLVESTER]
I thought not.
♪
Made from slime-type monsters
and encased in leather
it excels at absorbing
attacks
so it is used in magic
and martial arts training.
High, Strength, Low, Gold,
Silver, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
♪
[groaning sigh]
I'm finally done
with the preliminary test.
Did the written exam
go as well as you hoped?
[grunts]
Got no concern about that!
Those 14 years
weren't for nothing!
You are certainly unmatched
in your clerical skills.
[sighs]
But the main grade?
Not out of the woods yet.
You're concerned about
your practical test results?
I think I did above average
in a lot of the areas
but I got an F minus
in magic reserves.
You shouldn't worry.
You've gotten better
since we started.
Surely you can see the results
of your training
these past two years?
[sighs]
Guess I have improved.
Yeah.
[FREED] [grunts]
Listen up, commoner!
Huh?
Oh, you're that
prodigy from before.
Hold on, Nu
My name is Freed Diarmuit!
There isn't a single "N"
in my first or last name!
What's wrong?
You lost?
That's rough, kid.
But happy to help you
find your parents.
Don't mock me, old man!
Today was my chance!
I wanted to make everyone
else there jealous of me
but you just had to ruin
my magnificent debut!
Calm down.
[FREED]
All the other applicants
could only talk about
how strong you were.
- [sobbing]
- Whoa, there's no need to cry!
[ANGELICA]
You there, peasant!
How dare you upset Freed?
Now, you will answer to me!
[sobbing]
I don't like this guy!
Hi, there.
Are you this young
man's sister?
Yes, my name is Angelica.
Eldest daughter
of the House of Diarmuit.
Your sweet little brother
was being bullied
by this 40-ish year old!
I'm still only 30-ish!
- [sneers]
- It'll be fine.
Pay no heed
to the 40-ish year-old man.
[RICK]
I'm not even late 30s!
[ANGELICA]
Shut your mouth.
My adorable Freed
is insisting you're 40-ish.
Therefore, it must be so!
[RICK]
I'm early 30s!
You still stand
against his word?
Ah?
You are hereby
challenged to a duel!
Seriously?
People will think you're rude,
throwing stuff like that.
And probably got
your gloves all dirty.
Maybe a noble lady wouldn't
need to learn about this
but washing clothes
is a lot of work!
You picked it up.
Unless I am mistaken here,
does that not mean
you accept the duel?
Uhh.
Then we shall have our fight!
[ANGELICA]
Prepare yourself!
I, Knight of the Realm
second class,
Angelica Diarmuit,
will now mete out punishment
to this 40-ish year old!
[sighs] Why did this turn
into such a big deal?
[ANGELICA]
Before we begin our duel,
each participant may
propose one condition
per the Kingdom
of Filheim's laws.
I will give you
my condition first.
Whoever loses will act
as the victor's servant
until they no longer
draw breath!
Go, Angelica!
Make him bow down to you!
Yes, that would seem a most
befitting punishment
for this low-life.
[groans]
[RICK]
Hey, Reanette?
Are you familiar with those
"Knights of the Realm"
she mentioned something about?
Yes.
The Knights of the Realm
are protectors
of the peace in Filheim.
Somewhat akin to adventurers.
She told us
she's a knight second class
which is roughly equivalent
to a B-rank.
[RICK]
B-rank?
Aren't B-ranks
tough enough to defeat
the most
high-level monsters solo?
I implore you,
try to go easy on her.
Why tell me that?
What possible threat could
an F-rank adventurer like me
pose against
a second-class knight?
Are you nervous?
Who wouldn't be nervous
when they're staring
their own mortality
in the face?
Naturally, but you cannot
forget your training
from these past two years.
How could I ever forget?
♪
Help me!
I feel like my life is ending.
Help!
[gagging]
[REANETTE]
Feel better?
[RICK] Significantly worse,
thank you very much.
But aren't you less nervous
about the battle to come?
Have confidence in yourself.
Orichalcum Fist is the
strongest on the continent,
and we all consider you
a member of our party.
♪
[chuckles]
Thank you, Reanette.
I'll make this fast.
No doubt about that.
Best of luck.
[ANGELICA]
Hmph, it seems
you've finally
steeled yourself.
[RICK] I'm up against
a knight second class.
All I can do is try my hardest
and hope for the best.
♪
Of course, you
are merely an F-rank,
so I will be a gentle foe,
and refrain from killing you.
♪
[RICK] So, she uses
strengthening magic
on her body and weapons.
I'm curious to see
how you'll fare
against the speed of a noble!
Flickering Feet!
[gasps]
Wha
[ANGELICA]
In lieu of a proper greeting,
I thought it kind
to make myself slower.
Though it seems the F-rank
was still unable to keep up.
[thudding]
Has my dazzling talent
left you speechless?
[laughs]
Ya see that, 40-ish guy?
Because of how fast she is,
people call my sister
Angelica the Flash!
♪
The Flash?
[groaning]
Now this time
I will forgo the warning shots!
[ANGELICA]
Flickering Feet!
[gasps]
♪
[RICK] She's so slow.
She's significantly slower than
I am running at a normal pace.
"The Flash?"
I didn't mishear him
or anything, right?
But this?
- Don't forget to dodge.
- [gasps]
[ANGELICA]
He evaded me?
And it didn't seem
to be an accident.
No, there's no way
that's possible.
Even when I'm sparring
against the knights first class
few of them can truly
react to my speed!
You may have managed
to dodge me once,
but there won't be
a second time!
Flickering Feet!
[RICK]
She is absurdly slow!
This can't be
a knight second class.
Maybe the knights have
a problem with nepotism?
Or, who knows?
Maybe I'm just way stronger
than I thought?
- Yeah, right?
- [growling]
[ANGELICA]
A rock?
[screams]
[RICK]
Well, I should dodge this one.
[screaming]
[RICK] Whoa, it's fast!
Much faster!
[metal clanging]
[panting]
[gasps]
Was that on purpose?
I couldn't figure out what
she was trying to do at all!
What an incredible skill!
[RICK] And I thought
for a second I might be strong?
How arrogant?
I'm nothing but
a frightened F-rank newbie!
Look at how powerful she is!
The difference is staggering!
[whimpering]
[ANGELICA]
I just tripped on a rock
and completely lost control,
but I'll pretend
I meant to do that.
Wow, I'm impressed
you were able to dodge
one of my signature moves.
[ANGELICA]
In that case,
I'll make my next attack
even faster.
For this Flickering Feet.
I have to put such
a heavy toll on my body,
that I can only use it
three times in succession.
My speed will be incomparable
to what you've
experienced thus far.
[growling]
Flickering Feet Thousandths!
♪
[RICK]
She's three times faster now,
but it's still insanely slow!
Of course, if I don't
take her seriously,
she might unleash
another signature move.
[ANGELICA]
How did he dodge that, too?
He's a nobody, isn't he?
[panting]
♪
That was the first
of my Thousandths.
I only have two more!
What do I do?
It's fine.
If the first one didn't work
I just need to strike
multiple times in a row!
Flickering Feet, Thousandths!
[RICK]
We'll never settle things
if I stay on the defensive!
[grunts]
He dodged me again.
One more, that's it!
♪
Let's go!
[ANGELICA]
Flickering Feet Thousandths!
[RICK]
All right, let's fight back!
[growling]
- [ANGELICA] Not again!
- [gasps]
- [screaming]
- [RICK] A change up?
[RICK]
Crap, react fast!
[screaming]
[gasping]
Huh.
Uh
[ANGELICA] What would've
happened if I hadn't tripped?
He almost punched
straight through me!
[RICK] I knew you were
skilled enough to dodge that.
Uh, who are you?
What kind of life
can make you this strong?
Oh, two years ago,
I resigned from my position
as a Guild receptionist
to try to become an adventurer.
I'm just an average F-rank.
That's the biggest lie
I've ever heard!
[RICK] But I'm facing
a knight second class.
I don't know how effective my
normal punches are against you.
[whimpering]
[RICK] I'll consider this
a learning experience.
I
And give you
everything I've got!
- I-I-I-I-I!
- Round two!
- I fully surrender.
- Let's go!
Wait, what?
But why?
What's wrong?
Uh, are you okay?
Yes, well, uh make no mistake!
I felt bad, so I'm letting you
have the win this time!
Oh, for real?
Sure, I uh, I'm impressed!
Very few
can dodge Flickering Feet,
so I'll give you
a pass for the day!
[ANGELICA] We're getting
out of here, Freed.
Right!
♪
What about
the conditions we set?
- [whimpering]
- Let me think.
Whoever loses will act
as the victor's servant
until they no longer
draw a breath!
So, since I never
proposed anything,
can I just go with yours
and we'll say
that you're my servant
until one of us drops dead?
[inhales deeply]
[ANGELICA]
Overcome your past limits,
o trusted legs of mine!
Flickering Feet, Thousandths!
- Where are you going?
- [RICK] She got faster!
[FREED] Wait, come back here!
Don't leave without me!
Well, that happened.
I don't know if I can
call that one a win.
Your opponent
confessed her defeat
and acknowledged
your win in full.
[RICK] But it did feel
a little anticlimactic, though.
Well, more importantly,
it's time for the results
of the preliminary exam.
Ah, you're right!
[sighs]
I really hope I passed.
Furthermore, Broughston
and the others have sent word.
They will arrive soon.
What?
Wait.
They're coming here?
But why?
[REANETTE] Apparently, they'd
like to see how you're faring.
Why?
[wailing]
♪
[RICK] I've got a feeling
this won't be good!
[thunder rumbling]
♪
[explosion]
[grunting]
[breathing heavily]
♪
[RICK]
I'm gonna die.
♪
Good.
He's shaped up well
over these last two years.
Next is his E-rank test!
Should be easy
for him at this point.
Yeah, I'd be more worried
about the arena breaking
than his body.
♪
[thunder rumbling]
[breathing heavily]
Not enough.
I'm still nowhere
near their power.
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,
Trained to Death
by the Most Powerful Party,
Became Invincible.
[MALE NARRATOR 1A]
Chase your dreams
while you're
young enough to do so.
It's common
to say things like that.
For adventurers who use
their body for work, doubly so.
But not every adult manages
to see their dreams come true.
And some of them
haven't given up.
[FEMALE RECEPTIONIST 1A]
For the E-rank promotion test.
Please form a line here.
[MALE RECEPTIONIST 1A]
Please have your Guild ID
ready to present.
[FEMALE ADVENTURER 1C] Here.
[groaning]
[ALISA] Here's your
admission ticket for the test.
Best of luck on it.
[FEMALE EXAMINEE 1A]
Thank you!
[footfall]
- [RICK] If you don't mind.
- Sure! And you are?
Hold on.
You're Rick!
[ALISA]
We used to work together!
[gasps]
Remember me?
I'm Alisa!
Oh!
It's been quite a while!
You were transferred here
in the last two years?
Yeah!
But the way you left
came as a surprise!
[ALISA] Your resignation
came out of nowhere!
- [RICK] I quit!
- [both gasping]
♪
Then you chose to become
an adventurer
at the age of 30!
We were all surprised
by that one!
Fair enough.
I'll be the first to admit
I got a pretty late start
on the whole
adventuring way of life.
Unlike most, who become F-rank
apprentices in their teens
and then advance
to the E-rank novice level
after a couple of years.
That's normal.
[ALISA]
But anyway, I've been curious!
What have you been up to
since you left the Guild?
[RICK] Well, I spent most
of my time in the mountains.
I was training
with some adventurers.
[DOMULD]
Hey, there, cutie!
Wanna go somewhere?
[hiccupping]
Uh, no.
I'm afraid I'm busy now.
You're really wasting
that beautiful face,
workin' all day!
You could have way
more fun alone with me!
- That's inappropriate.
- [DOMULD] Quit yapping!
I want a girl who shuts up
and listens when I talk!
Whoa, hey, let's relax!
[DOMULD]
Huh? Who are you?
Come on,
why don't we talk this out?
[gasps]
Sorry about this and thanks.
[RICK]
Hey, no problem.
I dealt with this all the time
when I worked at the Guild.
- [choking]
- You good?
Why's he on the ground?
[ALISA]
Rick, what's wrong?
- [groaning]
- He probably just passed out.
Let's take note!
Drink responsibly,
or don't drink at all!
Mm-hm.
[giggles]
Right!
Let's get your exam ticket!
Here!
[ALISA] Wishing you all
the best on the E-rank test!
[RICK]
Thank you.
So looks like
I'm examinee 4-2-4-2.
[gasps]
That's a lot of people.
Oh, well
[REANETTE]
Have you finished registering?
[RICK] Yeah.
It's taken care of, Reanette.
Is it now?
Wha
I mean.
Those kids, it's nice to watch
them chase their dreams!
Yeah, they're just
full of energy.
I feel inspired
to be like them!
Is that "energy" why your eyes
are glued to my chest?
[RICK]
What do you mean?
[MALE EXAMINEE 1C] Look
at that, how did this happen?
[FEMALE EXAMINEE 1C] Shouldn't
steel armor be tougher to dent?
[MALE GUARD 1A]
Hey, we found him!
It's Domuld!
A former A-rank adventurer
who's wanted for assault!
[MALE GUARD 1B]
Is he the same guy known
as "the Fiendish Knight?"
Wait a sec.
♪
[ALISA]
Could this have been Rick?
Let's see.
4-2-4-2 at a 174 centimeters.
Wait, 32 years old?
Huh?
♪
[MALE MEDICAL INSPECTOR 1C]
For our next test
we need each of you to place
your hands on this crystal.
The light emitted will let us
measure your magic reserves.
♪
D plus.
D minus.
- C plus.
- [ALL] Ah!
♪
[sighing]
- [RICK] Ahh
- F minus.
[laughs]
F minus?
Poor old man!
Sheesh, that must be rough.
I'd just go home.
I hope
I don't end up like that.
Yes.
Well, moving on.
[gasps]
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A]
Please direct all your strength
into a single blow.
We will measure
the force of it on this.
It has the capacity
to absorb powerful attacks,
so we encourage
giving it your all.
[RICK]
A slime bag, huh?
[BROUGHSTON] No matter what
weapon or magic you may use,
your body will be the
foundation for everything.
Your task is to destroy
this golden slime bag
with your bare hands.
Only then can you be certain
you've developed
a body you can trust.
Isn't golden
a little too strong?
I don't think anyone could
destroy something
as strong as dragon's teeth
with nothing
but their bare hands!
[ROUGHSTON]
This is easy for an adventurer.
In case you're wondering.
[gasps]
[ROUGHSTON]
I can destroy 200 at once.
Good, we will start with
50,000 punches every day!
[screaming]
[RICK] I get tired
just thinking of that!
Next, 4-2-3-6.
You're up.
Right!
[growling]
Strengthening magic, huh?
Not bad.
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A]
Next, 4-2-3-7.
[footfall]
[scoffs]
It is time to show these
peasants how strong I am.
You may clap.
This kid must be the second son
of the Duke of Diarmuit.
He's only 11, but they say
he already has magic equivalent
to a C-rank adventurer.
A child prodigy,
if I've ever heard of one.
I believe the time has come!
[growls]
Flames of hell.
Let your heat rise
and turn this world into ash!
[all gasping]
Level three Nature Magic
Flame Eliminate!
That's it?
- [MALE EXAMINEE 1D] Incredible!
- Yes. I suppose that will do.
Good, the prodigy
lives up to his name.
[RICK] Hold on, that was
level three nature blaze magic?
♪
Whaddaya say, Ricky?
Ready?
♪
- [ALICERETTE] Catch!
- [whimpering]
[screams]
[RICK]
I'm dead! I'm gonna die!
That wasn't anything
like the blaze magic
I'm used to seeing.
Did he compress it
for use indoors?
This kid's a genius!
[growling]
[grunts]
[RICK] It's good to know
that even a green one
can absorb attacks
with this level of efficiency.
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A]
Next, 4-2-4-2.
Right!
♪
[MALE EXAMINER 1A]
A moment, please.
It says here you didn't start
as an adventurer
until you were already 30.
Is that correct?
[RICK]
Yes.
You should train
your magic reserves
while you're still
young enough to do so.
It's much too late
for someone your age.
What's more, the measurements
on your reserves left
much to be desired.
[MALE EXAMINER 1A]
I say this for your own good,
you should give up
and go back to your day job.
[sighs]
[RICK]
He's not wrong.
But
♪
[breathing heavily]
[BROUGHSTON] You have
30,000 punches left today.
Will you stay down?
[grunting]
No, I'm up!
I'm not about
to quit so easily!
♪
[RICK] Maybe I did get a late
start in pursuing my dreams.
But hey,
what's so wrong with that?
What age is too old
to be an adventurer?
What age is too old
to start doing something new?
It doesn't matter!
[growling]
[all whimpering]
Wait. What?
Was it broken?
[FREED] No.
Who is this old freak?
This was supposed to be
a day dedicated to me!
[scoffs] [smirks]
No matter.
My real specialty
is defense magic.
When they measure
our defensive ability,
I'll put him in his place!
[explosion]
[rumbling]
[all gasping]
But that was a level four
nature magic spell
even I couldn't
defend against that.
[panting]
[MALE MAGIC EXAMINER 1A]
Hey, 4-2-4-2.
You're really
something else, man.
Appreciate it!
I made sure to use
defensive magic to block!
[MALE MAGIC EXAMINER 1A]
But you only cast Air Cushion,
didn't you?
That's level one!
Correct.
Well, I suppose
I'll have to go up a notch
and use level five nature magic
to really test your skill.
I recommend using a higher
order of defensive magic
to protect yourself.
Uh, honestly that's all I have.
I'm ashamed to say
I can only use one attack
and one defense spell
in the nature class,
and both of them
are level one.
That's it?
Even though you demonstrated
such precise control
over that spell?
Yeah.
But don't worry!
I think what I have
will protect me well enough.
[MALE MAGIC EXAMINER 1A]
It seems like you're
underestimating me.
Then I refuse to hold back.
O saints, who turn your eyes
up to the ramparts.
O soldiers, who hold firm
to the walls.
Rush forward
and blow through, like a gale
from the southwest skies.
Listen to the sound of the
waves breaking down the walls!
Level-Five Nature Magic
Shock Cyclone!
♪
[shattering]
That's crazy!
What was that?
An attack?
[groaning]
That noise was more than
I'd expect from a simple test.
What's going on?
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A]
Sir Sylvester, well
[SYLVESTER]
Interesting.
You mean to tell me that
an F-rank adventurer
destroyed a green slime bag
with a single punch.
How bizarre.
Then if I understand
he used a level one spell
to block a level five?
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A]
Yes.
Fascinating.
Is this some kind
of joke from the Guild?
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A]
He's an authentic examinee.
- Take a look.
- Hm?
Hmm.
Rick Gladiatol,
a 32 year-old adventurer.
Wait, 32 years old?
[SYLVESTER] Used to work
over at the Guild's Tiger Road
Cinquat branch for 14 years?
[FEMALE INSTRUCTOR 1A]
Begin!
Hmm.
This receptionist position
is it often held by people
who are strong enough
to kill a dragon?
[FEMALE EXAMINER 1A] I don't
believe that's a requirement.
[SYLVESTER]
I thought not.
♪
Made from slime-type monsters
and encased in leather
it excels at absorbing
attacks
so it is used in magic
and martial arts training.
High, Strength, Low, Gold,
Silver, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
♪
[groaning sigh]
I'm finally done
with the preliminary test.
Did the written exam
go as well as you hoped?
[grunts]
Got no concern about that!
Those 14 years
weren't for nothing!
You are certainly unmatched
in your clerical skills.
[sighs]
But the main grade?
Not out of the woods yet.
You're concerned about
your practical test results?
I think I did above average
in a lot of the areas
but I got an F minus
in magic reserves.
You shouldn't worry.
You've gotten better
since we started.
Surely you can see the results
of your training
these past two years?
[sighs]
Guess I have improved.
Yeah.
[FREED] [grunts]
Listen up, commoner!
Huh?
Oh, you're that
prodigy from before.
Hold on, Nu
My name is Freed Diarmuit!
There isn't a single "N"
in my first or last name!
What's wrong?
You lost?
That's rough, kid.
But happy to help you
find your parents.
Don't mock me, old man!
Today was my chance!
I wanted to make everyone
else there jealous of me
but you just had to ruin
my magnificent debut!
Calm down.
[FREED]
All the other applicants
could only talk about
how strong you were.
- [sobbing]
- Whoa, there's no need to cry!
[ANGELICA]
You there, peasant!
How dare you upset Freed?
Now, you will answer to me!
[sobbing]
I don't like this guy!
Hi, there.
Are you this young
man's sister?
Yes, my name is Angelica.
Eldest daughter
of the House of Diarmuit.
Your sweet little brother
was being bullied
by this 40-ish year old!
I'm still only 30-ish!
- [sneers]
- It'll be fine.
Pay no heed
to the 40-ish year-old man.
[RICK]
I'm not even late 30s!
[ANGELICA]
Shut your mouth.
My adorable Freed
is insisting you're 40-ish.
Therefore, it must be so!
[RICK]
I'm early 30s!
You still stand
against his word?
Ah?
You are hereby
challenged to a duel!
Seriously?
People will think you're rude,
throwing stuff like that.
And probably got
your gloves all dirty.
Maybe a noble lady wouldn't
need to learn about this
but washing clothes
is a lot of work!
You picked it up.
Unless I am mistaken here,
does that not mean
you accept the duel?
Uhh.
Then we shall have our fight!
[ANGELICA]
Prepare yourself!
I, Knight of the Realm
second class,
Angelica Diarmuit,
will now mete out punishment
to this 40-ish year old!
[sighs] Why did this turn
into such a big deal?
[ANGELICA]
Before we begin our duel,
each participant may
propose one condition
per the Kingdom
of Filheim's laws.
I will give you
my condition first.
Whoever loses will act
as the victor's servant
until they no longer
draw breath!
Go, Angelica!
Make him bow down to you!
Yes, that would seem a most
befitting punishment
for this low-life.
[groans]
[RICK]
Hey, Reanette?
Are you familiar with those
"Knights of the Realm"
she mentioned something about?
Yes.
The Knights of the Realm
are protectors
of the peace in Filheim.
Somewhat akin to adventurers.
She told us
she's a knight second class
which is roughly equivalent
to a B-rank.
[RICK]
B-rank?
Aren't B-ranks
tough enough to defeat
the most
high-level monsters solo?
I implore you,
try to go easy on her.
Why tell me that?
What possible threat could
an F-rank adventurer like me
pose against
a second-class knight?
Are you nervous?
Who wouldn't be nervous
when they're staring
their own mortality
in the face?
Naturally, but you cannot
forget your training
from these past two years.
How could I ever forget?
♪
Help me!
I feel like my life is ending.
Help!
[gagging]
[REANETTE]
Feel better?
[RICK] Significantly worse,
thank you very much.
But aren't you less nervous
about the battle to come?
Have confidence in yourself.
Orichalcum Fist is the
strongest on the continent,
and we all consider you
a member of our party.
♪
[chuckles]
Thank you, Reanette.
I'll make this fast.
No doubt about that.
Best of luck.
[ANGELICA]
Hmph, it seems
you've finally
steeled yourself.
[RICK] I'm up against
a knight second class.
All I can do is try my hardest
and hope for the best.
♪
Of course, you
are merely an F-rank,
so I will be a gentle foe,
and refrain from killing you.
♪
[RICK] So, she uses
strengthening magic
on her body and weapons.
I'm curious to see
how you'll fare
against the speed of a noble!
Flickering Feet!
[gasps]
Wha
[ANGELICA]
In lieu of a proper greeting,
I thought it kind
to make myself slower.
Though it seems the F-rank
was still unable to keep up.
[thudding]
Has my dazzling talent
left you speechless?
[laughs]
Ya see that, 40-ish guy?
Because of how fast she is,
people call my sister
Angelica the Flash!
♪
The Flash?
[groaning]
Now this time
I will forgo the warning shots!
[ANGELICA]
Flickering Feet!
[gasps]
♪
[RICK] She's so slow.
She's significantly slower than
I am running at a normal pace.
"The Flash?"
I didn't mishear him
or anything, right?
But this?
- Don't forget to dodge.
- [gasps]
[ANGELICA]
He evaded me?
And it didn't seem
to be an accident.
No, there's no way
that's possible.
Even when I'm sparring
against the knights first class
few of them can truly
react to my speed!
You may have managed
to dodge me once,
but there won't be
a second time!
Flickering Feet!
[RICK]
She is absurdly slow!
This can't be
a knight second class.
Maybe the knights have
a problem with nepotism?
Or, who knows?
Maybe I'm just way stronger
than I thought?
- Yeah, right?
- [growling]
[ANGELICA]
A rock?
[screams]
[RICK]
Well, I should dodge this one.
[screaming]
[RICK] Whoa, it's fast!
Much faster!
[metal clanging]
[panting]
[gasps]
Was that on purpose?
I couldn't figure out what
she was trying to do at all!
What an incredible skill!
[RICK] And I thought
for a second I might be strong?
How arrogant?
I'm nothing but
a frightened F-rank newbie!
Look at how powerful she is!
The difference is staggering!
[whimpering]
[ANGELICA]
I just tripped on a rock
and completely lost control,
but I'll pretend
I meant to do that.
Wow, I'm impressed
you were able to dodge
one of my signature moves.
[ANGELICA]
In that case,
I'll make my next attack
even faster.
For this Flickering Feet.
I have to put such
a heavy toll on my body,
that I can only use it
three times in succession.
My speed will be incomparable
to what you've
experienced thus far.
[growling]
Flickering Feet Thousandths!
♪
[RICK]
She's three times faster now,
but it's still insanely slow!
Of course, if I don't
take her seriously,
she might unleash
another signature move.
[ANGELICA]
How did he dodge that, too?
He's a nobody, isn't he?
[panting]
♪
That was the first
of my Thousandths.
I only have two more!
What do I do?
It's fine.
If the first one didn't work
I just need to strike
multiple times in a row!
Flickering Feet, Thousandths!
[RICK]
We'll never settle things
if I stay on the defensive!
[grunts]
He dodged me again.
One more, that's it!
♪
Let's go!
[ANGELICA]
Flickering Feet Thousandths!
[RICK]
All right, let's fight back!
[growling]
- [ANGELICA] Not again!
- [gasps]
- [screaming]
- [RICK] A change up?
[RICK]
Crap, react fast!
[screaming]
[gasping]
Huh.
Uh
[ANGELICA] What would've
happened if I hadn't tripped?
He almost punched
straight through me!
[RICK] I knew you were
skilled enough to dodge that.
Uh, who are you?
What kind of life
can make you this strong?
Oh, two years ago,
I resigned from my position
as a Guild receptionist
to try to become an adventurer.
I'm just an average F-rank.
That's the biggest lie
I've ever heard!
[RICK] But I'm facing
a knight second class.
I don't know how effective my
normal punches are against you.
[whimpering]
[RICK] I'll consider this
a learning experience.
I
And give you
everything I've got!
- I-I-I-I-I!
- Round two!
- I fully surrender.
- Let's go!
Wait, what?
But why?
What's wrong?
Uh, are you okay?
Yes, well, uh make no mistake!
I felt bad, so I'm letting you
have the win this time!
Oh, for real?
Sure, I uh, I'm impressed!
Very few
can dodge Flickering Feet,
so I'll give you
a pass for the day!
[ANGELICA] We're getting
out of here, Freed.
Right!
♪
What about
the conditions we set?
- [whimpering]
- Let me think.
Whoever loses will act
as the victor's servant
until they no longer
draw a breath!
So, since I never
proposed anything,
can I just go with yours
and we'll say
that you're my servant
until one of us drops dead?
[inhales deeply]
[ANGELICA]
Overcome your past limits,
o trusted legs of mine!
Flickering Feet, Thousandths!
- Where are you going?
- [RICK] She got faster!
[FREED] Wait, come back here!
Don't leave without me!
Well, that happened.
I don't know if I can
call that one a win.
Your opponent
confessed her defeat
and acknowledged
your win in full.
[RICK] But it did feel
a little anticlimactic, though.
Well, more importantly,
it's time for the results
of the preliminary exam.
Ah, you're right!
[sighs]
I really hope I passed.
Furthermore, Broughston
and the others have sent word.
They will arrive soon.
What?
Wait.
They're coming here?
But why?
[REANETTE] Apparently, they'd
like to see how you're faring.
Why?
[wailing]
♪
[RICK] I've got a feeling
this won't be good!