The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible (2024) s01e02 Episode Script
4242 E-rank promotion exam
1
♪
[REINHARD]
Many adventurers want to defeat
the ultimate monster,
Kaiser Alsapiet.
Victory means obtaining
the Akashic Records.
A treasure that
can grant any wish.
Sadly, I failed in my own quest
to defeat this monster.
But there are lots
of children out there
who dream of adventuring,
and one of them will succeed.
I truly believe they can do it
and make their dreams
come true.
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,
Trained to Death
by the Most Powerful Party,
Became Invincible.
[ALISA] We'll now announce the
results of the preliminaries.
Magical energy will be
transmitted to your ticket.
If it glows blue,
then you've passed.
Get ready for tomorrow.
Those moving on
will engage in a mock battle.
♪
[Rick sighs]
[RICK]
I hope I made it.
No need to worry.
Have more confidence
in yourself.
[RICK]
Reanette's such a kind person.
If only she weren't
way out of my league!
Though she's not always nice.
If you did fail to pass,
we would simply
have to triple your training.
[RICK]
No way!
Any more
and I'd be 6 feet under!
[both gasping]
[RICK]
It's here!
♪
[gasps]
♪
It came up blue!
Hey, I really did it, Reanette!
Yes, congratulations.
That's a huge load off my mind!
You had me quaking
in my boots there!
Um?
[sniffs]
[RICK]
What is that smell?
[RASTER]
Well, well.
What a pleasure, to meet
such a fair dark elf as you!
So, may I humbly request
a moment of your time?
First things first.
I am the eldest son
of the family that governs
the northern lands,
the noble House of Diarmuit.
I am Raster Diarmuit.
[RICK] "The family
that governs the north?"
Boring, I'll call him North.
Now, I ask you,
grace me with your name.
It is Reanette Elfelt.
[laughs]
A name as beautiful as you!
[RICK] Is this guy
taking the test, too?
And you can call me
Rick Gladiatol.
[groans]
I have no interest
in middle-aged failures.
[Rick choking]
I could use some help.
I've lost something,
but it has to remain a secret.
- Would you like to know?
- I would not.
I've no doubt you are dying
to hear, and fret not.
You shall wait no longer!
Truth is, I have misplaced
the very heart
that beats inside my chest.
But I found it here,
in your eye.
[fingers snapping]
What do you say?
[gasps]
[RASTER] I would love
for you to come to the lands
of the north with me.
Once there, I will take you
as my second wife,
and you shall want for nothing.
- Hm?
- [gasping]
Slow down, young man.
Oh, the middle-aged failure
wishes to speak?
Don't interfere.
Well, you're talking
to my girlfriend, after all.
How could I stay silent
when someone hits on her
right in front of me?
[chuckles]
Come again?
Hm?
[RASTER] So you're taking
the rank promotion test?
[laughs]
An old man like you
is still stuck at F-rank?
This must be some kind of joke.
Uh, you look like you're about
25 years old to me.
That's too late
to take this test, too!
[scoffs]
The third-rate oaf
can't even understand
how much stronger I am!
I was promoted to E-rank
when I was still
but a boy of 14!
[Rick gasps]
You're speaking to an A-rank
and the examiner
for the second test.
♪
[RICK]
Oh!
Trash like you
needs to learn your place.
And as for you, let's be rid
of this lesser specimen,
so you can have dinner
with a real man.
While I do hate
turning you down.
I am unable
to accept the kindness
that you've extended me.
As you can see, I am happily
in a relationship
with this man.
What?
In addition, the scent
of your cologne
makes it difficult
to be around you.
Oh, that was you I smelled
a few minutes ago?
[growls]
[RASTER]
Worthless trash!
You had best pray that
I am not your examiner
during the mock battle
in the second test!
[grunts]
I would gladly show you
the difference in our stations.
Then she'll come to her senses.
Just watch.
♪
Well, this isn't off
to the best start.
With any luck, I won't have
North for the exam.
Uh, huh?
Ah, oh, uh, sorry!
I claimed you're my girlfriend.
I should've asked
for your consent first.
[REANETTE]
It's fine.
Those words made me
happy to hear.
It also helped me
deal with him.
Uh
♪
[indistinct chatter]
Where does that peasant get off
talking back to me like that?
[gulping]
[glass shattering]
[RASTER] He's a fool,
too dumb to understand
my superior birth!
[running footsteps]
- Help us, big bro!
- Help us, big bro!
What happened?
Tell me!
Today, at the first test, I was
bullied by this weird commoner
who looked like he must have
been at least 40 years old!
That same 40-ish year old man
cowardly hid behind
the covenant of the duel
in an attempt to force me into
becoming his lifelong servant!
Who would dare,
to bring members
from the noble
House of Diarmuit to tears.
[RASTER]
He will pay.
Hold on.
That 40-ish guy?
Do you remember what this man's
examinee number was?
Yes, of course!
The scoundrel was 4-2-4-2!
[chuckles]
[birds chirping]
[RICK] Almost time
for the mock battle.
Please try to take it
easy on your examiner.
Why would you think I need
to take it easy on anyone?
And if North is my examiner
that'll be
one more disadvantage.
[Rick crying]
[RICK]
Things keep getting worse!
[LAUROTTE]
Pardon me
but are you Rick Gladiatol?
[RICK]
Yeah why do you ask?
A pleasure to meet you!
I'm Links Laurotte,
and I'm an examiner.
In fact, I'm very happy to say
I'll be your examiner
for the mock battle
part of the test.
They're already assigned?
Indeed!
I'm overseeing the applicants
above 4,200
who passed the preliminary
part of the exam.
[RICK] I don't have
a mock battle against North!
My high number saved me!
[LAUROTTE] Honestly,
your story came as a shock.
[gasps]
Switching jobs
from receptionist to adventurer
at age 30 is unheard of.
I know I'm getting
a late start and all.
Your determination
is inspiring!
As a middle-aged man myself,
I'm impressed!
I wanna be someone like you!
[LAUROTTE]
I thought that I had it rough!
I didn't get my start
as an adventurer
until I was already 24.
But to think you threw
yourself into the industry
face first at 30?
You must have a great dream
to keep you motivated
every day.
You've got that right,
I do have a dream!
But how could you tell?
[LAUROTTE] [chuckles]
It's obvious.
After all, I'm the same.
[RICK]
Really?
I'm still on my journey
to become A-rank.
Not many people would be
chasing after that goal
when they're 40.
♪
[LAUROTTE] Though it may be
a few years more.
Took almost 20 to hit B-rank.
[RICK]
Like me he refuses to let
that youthful fire
inside go out.
[smirks]
♪
Looking forward
to our battle, sir!
Likewise, just know
I can't play favorites.
[RICK]
'Course, I'll give it my all!
[LAUROTTE]
But after we're done,
what do you say to grabbing
a drink together?
[laughs]
I'd be happy to!
[footfall]
[LAUROTTE]
What a handshake.
You can tell how hard
he's been training.
Shows you how much work
guys like us can still do.
[RASTER] If it isn't
the third-rate examiner!
Be honored, for your better
would like to speak with you.
♪
So, ya got a moment?
[indistinct chatter]
[humming]
You seem to be
in higher spirits.
Ya think?
- Sure. [humming]
- [door opening]
[MALE STAFF 2A]
Your attention!
I have news for those
with the number
4,200 and up!
Huh?
Links Laurotte, who was
scheduled to be your examiner,
has unfortunately taken ill
and cannot participate
in any of the mock battles.
Is he all right?
He seemed healthy
just a little while ago.
Given the situation,
the examiner in charge
of the previous group,
Raster Diarmuit,
will now handle
this one as well.
[RICK]
Raster Diarmuit?
That smelly man from yesterday.
[gagging]
[coughs]
How did North wind up
getting assigned to me?
And do you recognize
the surname?
[REANETTE] Miss Angelica
and Mister Freed Diarmuit
may be blood relations of his.
[RICK] [gasps]
Those stuck-up jerks?
[MALE EXAMINEE 1A]
Raster, huh?
Guess we're screwed.
Isn't any examiner
as good as another?
This guy?
No.
He's the eldest son of nobles.
The Man
of a Thousand Abilities.
He achieved A-rank
when he was barely 17.
[MALE EXAMINEE 1A] But his
other nickname is the one
we have to worry about today.
The F-rank Crusher.
[Raster chuckles]
Apparently,
he's known to harass
whoever catches his eye.
Sounds like
the sadist enjoys it.
That's rough.
[RICK]
Yeah, it's rough!
I doubt anyone here caught
his eye as badly as I have!
[RASTER] Freeze over,
O fresh green lands.
Level-Four Nature Magic,
Fly, Blizzard Rockshot.
[screaming]
[RASTER]
I would hope you feel ashamed
of your weakness.
Is this the best
lowborn can do?
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
Pardon me, sir.
One of my attendants?
I permit you, speak.
[RICK] [grunting]
Oh, I am so screwed.
What do I do?
[REANETTE] Why have you allowed
this man to fluster you so?
[RICK]
How can you ask that?
We're talking about the "Man
of a Thousand Abilities,"
an A-rank who despises me!
I'm an F-rank who's barely
managed to wrap his head
around two Level-One spells!
Ah, I wanna go home!
[sobbing]
If I leave, you'll kill me
with training
and if I fail,
you'll kill me with training!
No matter what I do,
there's no way I can survive!
[sobbing]
[footfall]
[REANETTE]
You still lack confidence?
[RICK]
I guess so.
I waited so long
to start chasing my dreams.
Ask anyone, they're all saying
I'm too late, too old.
Perhaps a different opinion
will change your mind?
[RICK]
How so?
If the words of others
can cause your confidence
to fade away,
then it stands to reason
they could make you
feel better, too.
So, let me just say
that I believe
you are more
than capable of this.
You are stronger
than you've ever known.
I have absolute faith
you will pass this test
and be victorious
over the smelly man.
[REANETTE] Ever since
the day you first became
an adventurer,
I've trusted you.
[gasps]
♪
Now, I ask if you can trust me.
[RICK]
Yeah, thank you!
You know exactly
what I need to hear.
My confidence is coming back
stronger than ever!
[chuckles]
[FREED]
Hey, old man er, mister!
Yes, I'll take "Mister!"
[FREED] Your mock battle
is today, right?
Nice to see an old man
I mean, young man,
who's chasing after his dreams
the way that you are!
Please, I'd be overjoyed
to read your fortune for you!
[RICK]
An odd offer.
Don't worry, now!
There is nothing
suspicious about me!
[FREED] Since this is
your first time, it's free!
How can I say no
to an offer like that?
[FREED] Please,
feel free to have a seat.
[chuckles]
Hm?
[REANETTE] Watch out!
[giggles]
[laughs]
He really fell for it!
I'm an even better actor
than I thought!
[explosion]
[rumbling]
[gasps]
Was that teleportation magic?
[REANETTE] You will tell me
where you sent him.
Yeah?
And what happens
if I don't tell you?
♪
[gasps]
[REANETTE]
Next, you lose an eyeball.
Your right, or your left?
I'll let you choose.
[whimpering]
[FREED]
It's not that bad!
Teleportation magic is hard!
Even a genius like me
struggles to send someone
more than a short distance!
He isn't far from here.
Please let me keep my eye!
How did I wind up
behind the test site?
And why?
[gasps]
Yes, I wonder.
Apologies, but it's time
for you to be put to sleep.
Oh, uh, are you certain
you have the right guy?
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
Sadly, yes.
There is no mistake.
[MALE GUARD 2A]
We're the personal guards
of the Diarmuit family.
Why's that sound familiar?
Wait, Diarmuit?
No need to trouble Raster
with scum like you.
[smirks]
You're about to fail
your promotional exam
before you've even
got a chance!
Do you have no shame,
trying to stall someone
until they flunk out?
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
This isn't a distraction,
it's a beatdown.
That's much worse!
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
Each of us are roughly
equivalent to B-ranks
though a few of us could stand
a match against A's.
Myself included, naturally.
♪
[RICK]
Great.
I'm so dead.
What did I do to deserve this?
Losing my promotion
because of them
seems totally unfair!
[ALICERETTE]
Hey, look!
- [ALICERETTE] It's Ricky!
- [gasps]
What are you doing out here?
[MIZETT] What?
Reanette not around to help?
[gasping]
[RICK]
My party's here already?
Keychain-type certifications
that show an adventurer's rank.
Adventurer Rank Badge.
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,
Trained to Death by the
Most Powerful Party,
Became Invincible.
S-rank Adventurer
According to other adventurers,
they possess an insurmountable,
logic-defying sense for battle.
[chuckles]
[grunts]
♪
[ground rumbling]
That's strange.
I was under the impression
you had a test to get to.
That orc knows how to talk?
[RICK]
Huh? Wait, hold on!
I, uh
Who are you supposed to be?
You got a death wish?
Oh, yeah!
These gentlemen
are helping me loosen up
before the mock battle
portion of the exam!
Right?
Please agree!
What's this?
You go mad?
Understood, then I would
be happy to join in.
Hey, dude who seems
like the leader!
I'm begging you to withdraw!
If you don't leave,
you won't make it out alive!
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
Nice try.
This is no joke!
Time to say goodbye!
[shattering]
Hmm.
You've demonstrated
decent skill,
enhancing your body with magic.
[whimpering]
But I can't say I'm impressed
when you've failed
to reinforce your weapon.
Oh, yeah?
[grunting]
[bones cracking]
[screams]
[yawns]
[whimpering]
[BROUGHSTON]
No need to worry.
O Gods, please
send to this hand
Healing Light.
♪
[gasps]
[BROUGHSTON]
You almost reinforced your arm
to the right extent
but your balance was off.
When you focus your magic,
remember that one shape
connects your whole body.
Talking's one thing but who's
heard of an orc casting spells?
There's one but he's
Yo, talk to me.
They're not here to help.
Aren't these creeps just here
to try and slow you down?
- Well, yeah.
- Copy that, bro.
That case, I'll wrap this up
as peacefully as I can.
[Mizett smirks]
[RICK]
What the heck is even that?
Feast your eyes on the Super
Flamecannon Juliet Revised
that I whipped up!
It's loaded
with magic-infused stones
and lead bullets.
[RICK]
Which means?
Let's deal with
the smaller guys first!
- Yeah!
- Yeah!
I'll show you what it means!
[gunshots]
[screaming]
[MIZETT]
This thing came out pretty well
if I do say so myself!
- Whoa, what the hell?
- What?
You wanna shoot it too, bro?
Not what I'm saying!
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
There's no mistake, it's them.
- [MIZETT] They're still alive!
- [RICK] Barely!
[MALE GUARD 2F]
Everyone, shut up!
If any of you value this
kid's life, then don't move!
I'll really do it!
Come on, you trying to die?
Get away from her!
You should let her go
right now.
Hey, Ricky?
What is this weird man doing?
[RICK]
Oh, it's fine!
I'm sure he's just trying
to joke around with you,
Alicerette!
Wait, is this a game?
Hey, mister,
what do you wanna play?
Shut your mouth, girl.
[grunts]
That was not, nice!
Oh, no.
Run!
- [ALICERETTE] Bang!
- [all screaming]
[sighs]
No way! Did she cast
a Level-Seven spell
by just saying, "Bang?"
And at only ten.
But it's no problem
for this legend.
The all-powerful vampire mage.
The Demon-Child of Devastation,
Alicerette Draqul.
Demon-Child of Devastation.
[sighs]
He's born of one elf parent
and one dwarf
and despite his looks,
he's over 50.
It's been said that
civilization is over
a millennium behind the world's
greatest weapon craftsman.
The Thousand-Year Workshopper,
Mizett Eldwarf!
Thousand-Year Workshopper.
And lastly, the orc.
His raw strength is only
matched by his intelligence,
as he can use every
support magic technique.
The Sage Beast,
Broughston Ashorc!
Sage Beast.
We have three S-rank
adventurers on our hands.
They're S-rank?
But that rank
is reserved for people
who are basically monsters!
That's what we're dealing with.
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
They're a legendary party,
known the continent over
for their team
of exclusively
S-rank adventurers.
Orichalcum Fist!
Remarkable that
the day should come
when I'd see them in person!
I'm ready to retire and live
the rest of my years
out of harm's way.
[MALE GUARD 2A] He's reached
a true sense of peace!
- [ALICERETTE] Bang!
- [guards scream]
- [ALICERETTE] Boom!
- [guards scream]
- [ALICERETTE] Kaboom!
- [guards scream]
[guards screaming]
All right!
- I'm off, wish me luck!
- [ALICERETTE] Kerplow!
[guards screaming]
I, uh
I demand you let
go of me right now.
Pretty, please?
[REANETTE] Not until
Mister Rick comes back to us.
But he isn't coming back
Probably.
He was sent to a place
with some of the strongest
guards in the land--
- [RICK] Sorry for the wait!
- He's back?!
But how could that be?
I'm really sorry, kid,
you'll need a few more guards.
What?
I'm pleased
to see you've returned.
[RICK] Was that hole
always in the wall?
[REANETTE] I may have lost
my temper, just a little bit.
"Just a little bit?"
[chuckles]
That's about what I'd expect.
[LAUROTTE] [grunting]
Rick, help me.
[gasps]
[grunting]
[RICK]
Laurotte!
It was him.
Raster was the one
who did this to me.
He did?
We were told
you went home sick!
Do I look sick?
I didn't stand
a chance against him.
[groans]
[RICK]
So does this mean
did he do this to Laurotte
just so he could
get back at me?
He asked me a question
in between hits.
[LAUROTTE] "What kind of dream
could a man like you have?"
So, I told him.
I come from poverty.
There are children
where I grew up
who want to be adventurers.
My dream's to build
a school for them.
[indistinct chatter]
[LAUROTTE]
But when I told him that.
[Laurotte grunts]
Some third-rate nobody like you
wants to build a school
for children?
If they're instructed by you,
they'll end up
as third-rates too!
- Is that what you want?
- [thuds]
This world would be
a better place
if old geezers like you
would simply disappear.
♪
[door creaking]
[LAUROTTE]
It made me furious,
but I was too weak
to talk back to him.
Is it even all right
for someone at my age
to have a dream?
Maybe it's foolish.
[whimpering]
I think that you should
withdraw from the test!
This is nothing compared
to what he'll do to you.
[RICK]
Hey, Laurotte.
You're never too old
to start something new.
Trust me.
That's something I believe
with everything I am!
♪
You don't mean
♪
[fire crackling]
[male examinee 2C screams]
[scoffs]
I'm offended I'm breathing in
the same air as you.
[MALE GUARD 2H]
I-I beg you, sir.
We're sorry.
Please, forgive us.
[thuds]
So, the old man's here?
[RASTER] I would rather
have seen him disqualified
and his hard work
and passion trampled!
It sounded
rather amusing to me!
But fine, he will learn.
I will teach him what hell
awaits the lesser folk
when they stand against
their superiors!
[laughs]
♪
[RICK]
What a jerk.
♪
I'll take him down.
♪
[REINHARD]
Many adventurers want to defeat
the ultimate monster,
Kaiser Alsapiet.
Victory means obtaining
the Akashic Records.
A treasure that
can grant any wish.
Sadly, I failed in my own quest
to defeat this monster.
But there are lots
of children out there
who dream of adventuring,
and one of them will succeed.
I truly believe they can do it
and make their dreams
come true.
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,
Trained to Death
by the Most Powerful Party,
Became Invincible.
[ALISA] We'll now announce the
results of the preliminaries.
Magical energy will be
transmitted to your ticket.
If it glows blue,
then you've passed.
Get ready for tomorrow.
Those moving on
will engage in a mock battle.
♪
[Rick sighs]
[RICK]
I hope I made it.
No need to worry.
Have more confidence
in yourself.
[RICK]
Reanette's such a kind person.
If only she weren't
way out of my league!
Though she's not always nice.
If you did fail to pass,
we would simply
have to triple your training.
[RICK]
No way!
Any more
and I'd be 6 feet under!
[both gasping]
[RICK]
It's here!
♪
[gasps]
♪
It came up blue!
Hey, I really did it, Reanette!
Yes, congratulations.
That's a huge load off my mind!
You had me quaking
in my boots there!
Um?
[sniffs]
[RICK]
What is that smell?
[RASTER]
Well, well.
What a pleasure, to meet
such a fair dark elf as you!
So, may I humbly request
a moment of your time?
First things first.
I am the eldest son
of the family that governs
the northern lands,
the noble House of Diarmuit.
I am Raster Diarmuit.
[RICK] "The family
that governs the north?"
Boring, I'll call him North.
Now, I ask you,
grace me with your name.
It is Reanette Elfelt.
[laughs]
A name as beautiful as you!
[RICK] Is this guy
taking the test, too?
And you can call me
Rick Gladiatol.
[groans]
I have no interest
in middle-aged failures.
[Rick choking]
I could use some help.
I've lost something,
but it has to remain a secret.
- Would you like to know?
- I would not.
I've no doubt you are dying
to hear, and fret not.
You shall wait no longer!
Truth is, I have misplaced
the very heart
that beats inside my chest.
But I found it here,
in your eye.
[fingers snapping]
What do you say?
[gasps]
[RASTER] I would love
for you to come to the lands
of the north with me.
Once there, I will take you
as my second wife,
and you shall want for nothing.
- Hm?
- [gasping]
Slow down, young man.
Oh, the middle-aged failure
wishes to speak?
Don't interfere.
Well, you're talking
to my girlfriend, after all.
How could I stay silent
when someone hits on her
right in front of me?
[chuckles]
Come again?
Hm?
[RASTER] So you're taking
the rank promotion test?
[laughs]
An old man like you
is still stuck at F-rank?
This must be some kind of joke.
Uh, you look like you're about
25 years old to me.
That's too late
to take this test, too!
[scoffs]
The third-rate oaf
can't even understand
how much stronger I am!
I was promoted to E-rank
when I was still
but a boy of 14!
[Rick gasps]
You're speaking to an A-rank
and the examiner
for the second test.
♪
[RICK]
Oh!
Trash like you
needs to learn your place.
And as for you, let's be rid
of this lesser specimen,
so you can have dinner
with a real man.
While I do hate
turning you down.
I am unable
to accept the kindness
that you've extended me.
As you can see, I am happily
in a relationship
with this man.
What?
In addition, the scent
of your cologne
makes it difficult
to be around you.
Oh, that was you I smelled
a few minutes ago?
[growls]
[RASTER]
Worthless trash!
You had best pray that
I am not your examiner
during the mock battle
in the second test!
[grunts]
I would gladly show you
the difference in our stations.
Then she'll come to her senses.
Just watch.
♪
Well, this isn't off
to the best start.
With any luck, I won't have
North for the exam.
Uh, huh?
Ah, oh, uh, sorry!
I claimed you're my girlfriend.
I should've asked
for your consent first.
[REANETTE]
It's fine.
Those words made me
happy to hear.
It also helped me
deal with him.
Uh
♪
[indistinct chatter]
Where does that peasant get off
talking back to me like that?
[gulping]
[glass shattering]
[RASTER] He's a fool,
too dumb to understand
my superior birth!
[running footsteps]
- Help us, big bro!
- Help us, big bro!
What happened?
Tell me!
Today, at the first test, I was
bullied by this weird commoner
who looked like he must have
been at least 40 years old!
That same 40-ish year old man
cowardly hid behind
the covenant of the duel
in an attempt to force me into
becoming his lifelong servant!
Who would dare,
to bring members
from the noble
House of Diarmuit to tears.
[RASTER]
He will pay.
Hold on.
That 40-ish guy?
Do you remember what this man's
examinee number was?
Yes, of course!
The scoundrel was 4-2-4-2!
[chuckles]
[birds chirping]
[RICK] Almost time
for the mock battle.
Please try to take it
easy on your examiner.
Why would you think I need
to take it easy on anyone?
And if North is my examiner
that'll be
one more disadvantage.
[Rick crying]
[RICK]
Things keep getting worse!
[LAUROTTE]
Pardon me
but are you Rick Gladiatol?
[RICK]
Yeah why do you ask?
A pleasure to meet you!
I'm Links Laurotte,
and I'm an examiner.
In fact, I'm very happy to say
I'll be your examiner
for the mock battle
part of the test.
They're already assigned?
Indeed!
I'm overseeing the applicants
above 4,200
who passed the preliminary
part of the exam.
[RICK] I don't have
a mock battle against North!
My high number saved me!
[LAUROTTE] Honestly,
your story came as a shock.
[gasps]
Switching jobs
from receptionist to adventurer
at age 30 is unheard of.
I know I'm getting
a late start and all.
Your determination
is inspiring!
As a middle-aged man myself,
I'm impressed!
I wanna be someone like you!
[LAUROTTE]
I thought that I had it rough!
I didn't get my start
as an adventurer
until I was already 24.
But to think you threw
yourself into the industry
face first at 30?
You must have a great dream
to keep you motivated
every day.
You've got that right,
I do have a dream!
But how could you tell?
[LAUROTTE] [chuckles]
It's obvious.
After all, I'm the same.
[RICK]
Really?
I'm still on my journey
to become A-rank.
Not many people would be
chasing after that goal
when they're 40.
♪
[LAUROTTE] Though it may be
a few years more.
Took almost 20 to hit B-rank.
[RICK]
Like me he refuses to let
that youthful fire
inside go out.
[smirks]
♪
Looking forward
to our battle, sir!
Likewise, just know
I can't play favorites.
[RICK]
'Course, I'll give it my all!
[LAUROTTE]
But after we're done,
what do you say to grabbing
a drink together?
[laughs]
I'd be happy to!
[footfall]
[LAUROTTE]
What a handshake.
You can tell how hard
he's been training.
Shows you how much work
guys like us can still do.
[RASTER] If it isn't
the third-rate examiner!
Be honored, for your better
would like to speak with you.
♪
So, ya got a moment?
[indistinct chatter]
[humming]
You seem to be
in higher spirits.
Ya think?
- Sure. [humming]
- [door opening]
[MALE STAFF 2A]
Your attention!
I have news for those
with the number
4,200 and up!
Huh?
Links Laurotte, who was
scheduled to be your examiner,
has unfortunately taken ill
and cannot participate
in any of the mock battles.
Is he all right?
He seemed healthy
just a little while ago.
Given the situation,
the examiner in charge
of the previous group,
Raster Diarmuit,
will now handle
this one as well.
[RICK]
Raster Diarmuit?
That smelly man from yesterday.
[gagging]
[coughs]
How did North wind up
getting assigned to me?
And do you recognize
the surname?
[REANETTE] Miss Angelica
and Mister Freed Diarmuit
may be blood relations of his.
[RICK] [gasps]
Those stuck-up jerks?
[MALE EXAMINEE 1A]
Raster, huh?
Guess we're screwed.
Isn't any examiner
as good as another?
This guy?
No.
He's the eldest son of nobles.
The Man
of a Thousand Abilities.
He achieved A-rank
when he was barely 17.
[MALE EXAMINEE 1A] But his
other nickname is the one
we have to worry about today.
The F-rank Crusher.
[Raster chuckles]
Apparently,
he's known to harass
whoever catches his eye.
Sounds like
the sadist enjoys it.
That's rough.
[RICK]
Yeah, it's rough!
I doubt anyone here caught
his eye as badly as I have!
[RASTER] Freeze over,
O fresh green lands.
Level-Four Nature Magic,
Fly, Blizzard Rockshot.
[screaming]
[RASTER]
I would hope you feel ashamed
of your weakness.
Is this the best
lowborn can do?
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
Pardon me, sir.
One of my attendants?
I permit you, speak.
[RICK] [grunting]
Oh, I am so screwed.
What do I do?
[REANETTE] Why have you allowed
this man to fluster you so?
[RICK]
How can you ask that?
We're talking about the "Man
of a Thousand Abilities,"
an A-rank who despises me!
I'm an F-rank who's barely
managed to wrap his head
around two Level-One spells!
Ah, I wanna go home!
[sobbing]
If I leave, you'll kill me
with training
and if I fail,
you'll kill me with training!
No matter what I do,
there's no way I can survive!
[sobbing]
[footfall]
[REANETTE]
You still lack confidence?
[RICK]
I guess so.
I waited so long
to start chasing my dreams.
Ask anyone, they're all saying
I'm too late, too old.
Perhaps a different opinion
will change your mind?
[RICK]
How so?
If the words of others
can cause your confidence
to fade away,
then it stands to reason
they could make you
feel better, too.
So, let me just say
that I believe
you are more
than capable of this.
You are stronger
than you've ever known.
I have absolute faith
you will pass this test
and be victorious
over the smelly man.
[REANETTE] Ever since
the day you first became
an adventurer,
I've trusted you.
[gasps]
♪
Now, I ask if you can trust me.
[RICK]
Yeah, thank you!
You know exactly
what I need to hear.
My confidence is coming back
stronger than ever!
[chuckles]
[FREED]
Hey, old man er, mister!
Yes, I'll take "Mister!"
[FREED] Your mock battle
is today, right?
Nice to see an old man
I mean, young man,
who's chasing after his dreams
the way that you are!
Please, I'd be overjoyed
to read your fortune for you!
[RICK]
An odd offer.
Don't worry, now!
There is nothing
suspicious about me!
[FREED] Since this is
your first time, it's free!
How can I say no
to an offer like that?
[FREED] Please,
feel free to have a seat.
[chuckles]
Hm?
[REANETTE] Watch out!
[giggles]
[laughs]
He really fell for it!
I'm an even better actor
than I thought!
[explosion]
[rumbling]
[gasps]
Was that teleportation magic?
[REANETTE] You will tell me
where you sent him.
Yeah?
And what happens
if I don't tell you?
♪
[gasps]
[REANETTE]
Next, you lose an eyeball.
Your right, or your left?
I'll let you choose.
[whimpering]
[FREED]
It's not that bad!
Teleportation magic is hard!
Even a genius like me
struggles to send someone
more than a short distance!
He isn't far from here.
Please let me keep my eye!
How did I wind up
behind the test site?
And why?
[gasps]
Yes, I wonder.
Apologies, but it's time
for you to be put to sleep.
Oh, uh, are you certain
you have the right guy?
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
Sadly, yes.
There is no mistake.
[MALE GUARD 2A]
We're the personal guards
of the Diarmuit family.
Why's that sound familiar?
Wait, Diarmuit?
No need to trouble Raster
with scum like you.
[smirks]
You're about to fail
your promotional exam
before you've even
got a chance!
Do you have no shame,
trying to stall someone
until they flunk out?
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
This isn't a distraction,
it's a beatdown.
That's much worse!
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
Each of us are roughly
equivalent to B-ranks
though a few of us could stand
a match against A's.
Myself included, naturally.
♪
[RICK]
Great.
I'm so dead.
What did I do to deserve this?
Losing my promotion
because of them
seems totally unfair!
[ALICERETTE]
Hey, look!
- [ALICERETTE] It's Ricky!
- [gasps]
What are you doing out here?
[MIZETT] What?
Reanette not around to help?
[gasping]
[RICK]
My party's here already?
Keychain-type certifications
that show an adventurer's rank.
Adventurer Rank Badge.
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,
Trained to Death by the
Most Powerful Party,
Became Invincible.
S-rank Adventurer
According to other adventurers,
they possess an insurmountable,
logic-defying sense for battle.
[chuckles]
[grunts]
♪
[ground rumbling]
That's strange.
I was under the impression
you had a test to get to.
That orc knows how to talk?
[RICK]
Huh? Wait, hold on!
I, uh
Who are you supposed to be?
You got a death wish?
Oh, yeah!
These gentlemen
are helping me loosen up
before the mock battle
portion of the exam!
Right?
Please agree!
What's this?
You go mad?
Understood, then I would
be happy to join in.
Hey, dude who seems
like the leader!
I'm begging you to withdraw!
If you don't leave,
you won't make it out alive!
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
Nice try.
This is no joke!
Time to say goodbye!
[shattering]
Hmm.
You've demonstrated
decent skill,
enhancing your body with magic.
[whimpering]
But I can't say I'm impressed
when you've failed
to reinforce your weapon.
Oh, yeah?
[grunting]
[bones cracking]
[screams]
[yawns]
[whimpering]
[BROUGHSTON]
No need to worry.
O Gods, please
send to this hand
Healing Light.
♪
[gasps]
[BROUGHSTON]
You almost reinforced your arm
to the right extent
but your balance was off.
When you focus your magic,
remember that one shape
connects your whole body.
Talking's one thing but who's
heard of an orc casting spells?
There's one but he's
Yo, talk to me.
They're not here to help.
Aren't these creeps just here
to try and slow you down?
- Well, yeah.
- Copy that, bro.
That case, I'll wrap this up
as peacefully as I can.
[Mizett smirks]
[RICK]
What the heck is even that?
Feast your eyes on the Super
Flamecannon Juliet Revised
that I whipped up!
It's loaded
with magic-infused stones
and lead bullets.
[RICK]
Which means?
Let's deal with
the smaller guys first!
- Yeah!
- Yeah!
I'll show you what it means!
[gunshots]
[screaming]
[MIZETT]
This thing came out pretty well
if I do say so myself!
- Whoa, what the hell?
- What?
You wanna shoot it too, bro?
Not what I'm saying!
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
There's no mistake, it's them.
- [MIZETT] They're still alive!
- [RICK] Barely!
[MALE GUARD 2F]
Everyone, shut up!
If any of you value this
kid's life, then don't move!
I'll really do it!
Come on, you trying to die?
Get away from her!
You should let her go
right now.
Hey, Ricky?
What is this weird man doing?
[RICK]
Oh, it's fine!
I'm sure he's just trying
to joke around with you,
Alicerette!
Wait, is this a game?
Hey, mister,
what do you wanna play?
Shut your mouth, girl.
[grunts]
That was not, nice!
Oh, no.
Run!
- [ALICERETTE] Bang!
- [all screaming]
[sighs]
No way! Did she cast
a Level-Seven spell
by just saying, "Bang?"
And at only ten.
But it's no problem
for this legend.
The all-powerful vampire mage.
The Demon-Child of Devastation,
Alicerette Draqul.
Demon-Child of Devastation.
[sighs]
He's born of one elf parent
and one dwarf
and despite his looks,
he's over 50.
It's been said that
civilization is over
a millennium behind the world's
greatest weapon craftsman.
The Thousand-Year Workshopper,
Mizett Eldwarf!
Thousand-Year Workshopper.
And lastly, the orc.
His raw strength is only
matched by his intelligence,
as he can use every
support magic technique.
The Sage Beast,
Broughston Ashorc!
Sage Beast.
We have three S-rank
adventurers on our hands.
They're S-rank?
But that rank
is reserved for people
who are basically monsters!
That's what we're dealing with.
[MALE GUARD CAPTAIN 2A]
They're a legendary party,
known the continent over
for their team
of exclusively
S-rank adventurers.
Orichalcum Fist!
Remarkable that
the day should come
when I'd see them in person!
I'm ready to retire and live
the rest of my years
out of harm's way.
[MALE GUARD 2A] He's reached
a true sense of peace!
- [ALICERETTE] Bang!
- [guards scream]
- [ALICERETTE] Boom!
- [guards scream]
- [ALICERETTE] Kaboom!
- [guards scream]
[guards screaming]
All right!
- I'm off, wish me luck!
- [ALICERETTE] Kerplow!
[guards screaming]
I, uh
I demand you let
go of me right now.
Pretty, please?
[REANETTE] Not until
Mister Rick comes back to us.
But he isn't coming back
Probably.
He was sent to a place
with some of the strongest
guards in the land--
- [RICK] Sorry for the wait!
- He's back?!
But how could that be?
I'm really sorry, kid,
you'll need a few more guards.
What?
I'm pleased
to see you've returned.
[RICK] Was that hole
always in the wall?
[REANETTE] I may have lost
my temper, just a little bit.
"Just a little bit?"
[chuckles]
That's about what I'd expect.
[LAUROTTE] [grunting]
Rick, help me.
[gasps]
[grunting]
[RICK]
Laurotte!
It was him.
Raster was the one
who did this to me.
He did?
We were told
you went home sick!
Do I look sick?
I didn't stand
a chance against him.
[groans]
[RICK]
So does this mean
did he do this to Laurotte
just so he could
get back at me?
He asked me a question
in between hits.
[LAUROTTE] "What kind of dream
could a man like you have?"
So, I told him.
I come from poverty.
There are children
where I grew up
who want to be adventurers.
My dream's to build
a school for them.
[indistinct chatter]
[LAUROTTE]
But when I told him that.
[Laurotte grunts]
Some third-rate nobody like you
wants to build a school
for children?
If they're instructed by you,
they'll end up
as third-rates too!
- Is that what you want?
- [thuds]
This world would be
a better place
if old geezers like you
would simply disappear.
♪
[door creaking]
[LAUROTTE]
It made me furious,
but I was too weak
to talk back to him.
Is it even all right
for someone at my age
to have a dream?
Maybe it's foolish.
[whimpering]
I think that you should
withdraw from the test!
This is nothing compared
to what he'll do to you.
[RICK]
Hey, Laurotte.
You're never too old
to start something new.
Trust me.
That's something I believe
with everything I am!
♪
You don't mean
♪
[fire crackling]
[male examinee 2C screams]
[scoffs]
I'm offended I'm breathing in
the same air as you.
[MALE GUARD 2H]
I-I beg you, sir.
We're sorry.
Please, forgive us.
[thuds]
So, the old man's here?
[RASTER] I would rather
have seen him disqualified
and his hard work
and passion trampled!
It sounded
rather amusing to me!
But fine, he will learn.
I will teach him what hell
awaits the lesser folk
when they stand against
their superiors!
[laughs]
♪
[RICK]
What a jerk.
♪
I'll take him down.