The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible (2024) s01e04 Episode Script
The Ossan Becomes an Adventurer
1
[MALE ANNOUNCER 3A]
4-0-5-5.
4-0-5-7.
4-0-6-0.
- Mister Rick, you seem calm.
- [MALE ANNOUNCER 3A] 4-0-6-5.
What happened
to that nervousness
from the preliminary exams?
Oh, well.
[RICK]
Talking about my dream,
I remembered some stuff.
[RICK (YOUNG)] "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 I believe one of them
will succeed.
They'll be able to make
all their dreams come true.
I know it."
Really?
An adventurer?
Yeah, I'll be just like
the hero Yamato!
But isn't that dangerous?
You hear stories of adventurers
dying almost every day!
I would rather you find
a different path to pursue.
[RICK'S DAD] You shouldn't
believe in hogwash
like the Legends of Yamato.
You're better off looking
for a stable profession
when you grow up.
Aah.
♪
[MALE MEDICAL EXAMINER 4A]
Congratulations.
We found a marker
for an inborn skill.
What's that mean?
It's an early sign
for latent potential
and it's pretty rare.
Though we have no way to tell
what your inborn skill is.
[RICK (YOUNG)] So, do I have
the same power as Yamato?
Uh, Yamato?
Oh, like the fairy tale.
Sure, kid.
[RICK (YOUNG)] Can I really
be as amazing as him?
[MALE MEDICAL EXAMINER 4A]
With that said,
this isn't something that will
manifest through training,
so just relax and wait for it.
[panting]
This is it, it's happening!
[RICK (YOUNG)] I actually have
an inborn skill like Yamato!
Once my skill manifests,
I'll go up to Mom and Dad
and then I can
finally tell them.
[panting]
Now,
I'm gonna be an adventurer!
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,
Trained to Death by
the Most Powerful Party,
Became Invincible.
[snoring]
[sighs]
[gasps]
♪
[grunts]
[MALE FRIEND 4A (YOUNG)]
Hey, got your skill yet?
Don't rush me!
It won't show up after one day!
[gasps]
[MALE FRIEND 4A (YOUNG)]
Hey, got your skill yet?
Just relax!
These things can take time.
[gasps]
You still
don't have your skill?
Hasn't it been a whole year?
It's probably waiting
until I'm all grown up.
[grunting]
[sighs]
[sighs]
[MALE FRIEND 4A (TEEN)] This
isn't unheard of, you know.
Some people with a marker
don't manifest a skill.
Yeah, I know.
So, why not just sign up
to be an adventurer anyway?
Not like your average
adventurer has an inborn skill.
True, plus I hear
the pay is great.
I don't care about that.
Some things are more important
than how much money
you can make.
♪
[exhales]
[RICK'S MOM] My little boy
found himself a job?
Yeah, I'm getting hired on
as a receptionist at some guild
called Tiger Road.
- Ah!
- Good!
That's a respectable job
with a stable income.
- I'm very proud of you.
- Both of us are!
We should have
a feast to celebrate!
♪
♪
♪
[ALISA] Next,
commission number 3-4-5-7.
You must suppress
a large outbreak of slimes
in the woods.
Oh, looks like you already did!
All right,
your reward will be
Appears we have
everything in order!
[RICK]
Your reward is 20,000 luc.
[MALE WIZARD 4A]
'Preciate it, gramps!
Isn't 30 still too young
for "gramps?"
Thanks so much
for helping me out.
Yeah, sure.
I wasn't trying to rush you.
- Keep moving at your own pace.
- Right!
Oh, also, there
are a lot of monsters
appearing around town lately.
We should stay on the lookout
for a new quest coming in soon.
It's getting so dangerous
around here.
They were probably
just driven out of their lairs.
Not uncommon to see.
[RICK]
It's mostly low-level monsters.
Should be a D-rank quest.
Okay, I'll get
all the paperwork ready.
We'll have
the matter resolved soon!
[door creaking opens]
- [ZAID] Yo, Rick!
- [gasps]
[chuckles]
Zaid, what's up?
And why are you
giving me that look?
- [ZAID] You tell me.
- [RICK] A B-rank medal?
[RICK]
Is that yours?
Sure is!
Just received my promotion!
[ZAID]
Now I can finally make enough
to live off
my adventuring funds alone!
[sighs]
[inhales]
Congratulations, that's great.
[crickets chirping]
[RICK]
He's a B-rank? Already?
[grunting]
And what am I doing
with my life?
I've sat in the same place
for 14 years
doing the same thing every day.
[sighs]
Bright side, I've got
a comfortable life and salary.
There's nothing in particular
that I have to complain about.
And yet
I can't help but wonder
if I had followed my dreams,
where would I be?
Why am I bothering
to question it now?
- [screaming]
- [indistinct chatter]
[MALE TOWNSPERSON 4A]
Monsters!
Not this again.
It's getting worse by the day!
♪
[growls]
A troll?
[RICK]
Wait, crap!
That thing is massive!
Why would a mid-level monster
be all the way out here?
[gasps]
[grunts]
Run!
[growls]
[whimpering]
- Please allow me, sir.
- Huh?
[sword slashing]
[gasping]
[thuds]
[REANETTE] It was
kind of you to protect me.
I do appreciate it.
That said, it is unneeded.
♪
Fortunately,
I am an adventurer.
♪
♪
The Ossan Newbie
Adventurer, Trained to Death
by the Most Powerful
Party, Became Invincible
♪
I was trying to save you,
but you really turned
the tables on me.
Would you like
anything in return?
- No.
- May I ask your name?
Reanette Elfelt,
at your service, sir.
[RICK]
And I'm Rick Gladiatol.
So, Reanette, you were
incredible back there!
By chance are you a B-rank?
- [REANETTE] No.
- Wait, you're an A?
This is the first time
I've seen an adventurer
fight up close!
Seeing an A-rank's
strength is so cool!
- No, you're still incorrect.
- Huh?
[REANETTE]
I'm an S-rank adventurer.
[gasps]
You're an S-rank?
[RICK] Rumors say HQ takes them
out of local registers.
That each one needs to be
overseen directly!
Even monsters
see them as monsters!
[laughs]
I'll admit, I'm a bit shocked!
Well, since I'm chatting
with a legendary adventurer,
I have a weird question
I would like to ask.
But can you promise
that you won't laugh at me?
Please, don't fear.
I haven't laughed once
since I was eight years old
and that was nine years ago.
[RICK] That actually
makes me more afraid.
So, thing is, uh,
I've got a dream!
Ever since I was a kid,
I've longed to do battle
against Kaiser Alsapiet!
[gasps]
Not to brag,
but I do have an inborn skill
that hasn't manifested yet!
Though, it might be
nothing major.
So, what do you think
my odds are?
If I started
as an adventurer at 30,
would I have a chance?
♪
[REANETTE] I do not know you
but you showed courage
against the troll back there,
which is important
for adventurers.
Wait, then?
But based on your attire, I see
you're employed at the Guild,
so I assume you're aware
of magical reserves?
[RICK] [sighs]
I at least understand
that it's best to develop them
while you're still young.
[REANETTE] "Best" implies
there is an alternative.
Your youth is your only chance.
To be an adventurer,
you must have a certain level
of magical reserves
at your disposal.
So, keeping that in mind,
I will answer you honestly.
Hmm.
I cannot tell you whether
or not to chase your dreams,
but there is zero chance
you would find success.
[sizzling]
[sighs]
[RICK]
Totally, that makes sense.
Yeah, I feel better now!
Just needed that reality check
from a top-rate adventurer.
Now, I can finally give up
on these stupid delusions
I've had for years.
- I'm terribly sorry.
- Nah, don't be!
You were just
telling the truth!
Besides, I got to meet
a pretty girl,
so my day's great!
Whaddaya say?
Would ya like to grab
a meal sometime?
- Just kidding!
- [REANETTE] I would love to.
What?
I'm free
the entire day tomorrow.
Is there a time
that works for you?
[gasps]
[gulps]
[humming]
Tiger! ♪
[humming]
So, what's up?
You're in an unusually
good mood today.
Correct!
Let's give today
everything we've got!
- All right?
- [ALISA] Who are you?
B-rank adventurer
Zaid has arrived!
Now I've come to pick up
my first quest as a--
[RICK]
Got it for you right here!
We're gonna put you
on a shadow wolf commission.
- Good luck, Zaid!
- [ZAID] Who is he?
La da da!
La ta ta! ♪
I've got dinner
with a girl tonight! ♪
My life isn't
in the trash yet! ♪
[RICK]
If tonight actually goes well,
maybe she and I could
start going steady!
[MALE TOWNSPERSON 4B] Monsters!
[RICK] Why'd it have
to be today of all days?
The number of sightings lately
is starting to get out of hand!
[explosion]
Reanette!
Good evening.
Nice to see you.
Well, guess I shouldn't have
been afraid on her behalf, huh?
[thuds]
[growls]
[thumping]
Whoa, what's going on?
Please stay back
and let me attend to them.
Oh, right.
Wouldn't wanna slow you down.
Uh, I'll let you
have your space.
Very well.
♪
[REANETTE]
Guillotine Swordmaiden,
Reanette Elfelt engaging.
♪
[screams]
♪
[screaming]
♪
I'm watching an S-rank fight.
Calling her great
is an understatement.
[growls]
♪
Guillo, Tine, Sword, Maiden.
Ah?
Ah is everything okay?
♪
[gasps]
♪
[whimpering]
♪
[screams]
Whoa, something wrong?
What's happening?
- [REANETTE] Something's coming.
- Ah?
[thumps]
[growls]
[grunts]
[screams]
What are you thinking?
This place reeks of monsters,
and you chose it for a date?
Why're you here?
Ah?
[RICK]
I know them.
They pick up quests
with us all the time.
[grunts]
Forceful Fist!
[ground rumbling]
The Guild put together a team
for an emergency quest.
You and your girlfriend there
should stand back.
Uh, sure thing.
Level-Four Nature Magic,
Blizzard Rockshot!
Stone Shattershot!
♪
[all groan]
[ZAID] Hear me o blade of wind,
that cuts all asunder.
Level-Four Nature Magic,
Hurricane Cutter!
[grunting]
[RICK] [sighs]
Oh, come on.
Are adventurers
always this cool?
I almost accepted it
but I still feel jealous!
[REANETTE] Mister Rick,
please, you have to run.
Oh, it's fine!
Nothing to worry about!
B-ranks should be able
to take care of this.
They can't, not by a longshot.
I can sense it near.
A dragon is coming.
Wait, what?
I regret to admit the truth
but my trauma impedes me.
Every time
that I sense a dragon
I completely lose control
of the magic
that normally courses
within me.
All right.
But a dragon would never show
itself all the way out here.
[gasps]
[all gasping]
♪
No, it can't be!
Why'd it come to a town?
The monsters
were scared of this!
That's why there have been
so many sightings
of them lately!
[thuds]
♪
According to the
adventurers' handbook,
when anyone lower than A-rank
encounters a dragon.
[whimpering]
♪
[gasps]
[MALE WIZARD 4A]
Shock Burn!
- What are you doing?
- You idiot.
[roars]
[all groan]
[screams]
♪
Crap, there's no way
we can fight this thing!
We've gotta run!
[all panting]
[screams]
[gasps]
What's this?
[ZAID] The dragon
trapped us in a barrier!
[grunts]
Nope, there's no give at all!
Snaring its prey with magic.
[all gasp]
♪
If there's no way out,
then we're dead.
[ZAID]
What are you doing, Rick?
You've got nothing
against that thing!
Like you said,
we're all about to die.
But hey, I figured
if I stood up to something
maybe that makes me
a bona fide adventurer
at the end.
[all gasping]
[RICK] Well, big words,
but I doubt I'll be able
to do anything to it.
Claws that big
could kill me on accident!
I was just about
to give up on my dream.
I almost did.
But now?
My blood is on fire.
I can't deny it anymore.
Yeah
this fear I'm feeling,
it's what I've always wanted!
♪
[growls]
[chuckles]
Look alive, guys.
Are a bunch of adventurers
gonna stand by
and just let a receptionist
take the lead?
- No way!
- [ZAID] Let's go!
[MALE WIZARD 4A] Level-Four
Nature Magic, Hurricane Cutter!
[grunts]
[growls]
[grunting]
We can't dodge, not that!
But I'll block it!
♪
[grunting]
♪
[explosion]
[grunting]
Not enough.
[ZAID]
So, we're finished?
But why?
If it were anything
but a dragon,
I could get everyone
out of here safe.
[gasping]
[rumbling]
♪
[RICK]
No.
My dream.
It won't die like this!
- Quick, get down!
- [thuds]
Rick, he's gone.
[gasps]
♪
[FEMALE SYSTEM VOICE 4A]
You have acquired a new skill.
♪
[REANETTE]
But how?
[grunts]
♪
[ZAID]
What are we seeing?
Is that really Rick?
He has such an overflow
of energy, the magic's visible!
[RICK]
I heard a voice in my head.
This must be my inborn skill!
Took you long enough!
But glad you're here!
♪
Now, to put you
to the ultimate test.
I'm about to make
this overgrown lizard
into my punching bag!
♪
[grunts]
♪
[growls]
♪
[growls]
♪
[thuds]
[all gasp]
[panting]
Not bad!
Not bad at all.
[thuds]
[gasps]
[RICK]
Ow!
Please refrain
from any exertion.
Ah? Uh?
What's going on?
Every magic circuit
in your body was destroyed.
We were concerned that
you weren't going to make it.
[sighs]
How long have I
been knocked out?
[REANETTE]
It's been one week.
You're kidding me.
That long?
Now, hold on, did you stay here
the whole week?
- Indeed.
- [RICK] But why?
[birds chirping]
[REANETTE] I'm here on behalf
of my party, Orichalcum Fist,
to extend you an invitation.
[gasps]
Wait, what?
[REANETTE] We came together
with a sole objective,
one that you share.
To defeat Kaiser Alsapiet,
the ultimate monster.
- [RICK] You mean.
- [REANETTE] Yes.
[REANETTE] Those stories
were no mere legends.
And you, fighting
on nothing but your courage
demonstrated a clear capacity
for growth.
A capacity I would see nurtured
should you agree
to stand at our side.
Let there be no doubt.
I promise,
you can be an adventurer.
♪
[gasps]
No one's ever said that
to me till now.
♪
It's all right?
If I try something new?
It's all right?
Can I still follow my dreams
at this age?
[sobbing]
Even though I took
too long to get started?
Yes.
[crying]
♪
[MALE ANNOUNCER 3A]
4-2-3-7.
4-2-4-0.
4-2-4-1.
- [MALE ANNOUNCER 3A] 4-2-42.
- [gasps]
4-2-4-4.
♪
[REANETTE]
Congratulations.
You have official status
as an adventurer.
Yeah, thanks to all of you.
♪
[RICK]
And thanks to the younger me.
I'm glad you never gave up.
♪
Now
[RICK (YOUNG)] Now,
I'm gonna be an adventurer!
♪
[RICK]
I am an adventurer!
[MALE ANNOUNCER 3A]
4-0-5-5.
4-0-5-7.
4-0-6-0.
- Mister Rick, you seem calm.
- [MALE ANNOUNCER 3A] 4-0-6-5.
What happened
to that nervousness
from the preliminary exams?
Oh, well.
[RICK]
Talking about my dream,
I remembered some stuff.
[RICK (YOUNG)] "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 I believe one of them
will succeed.
They'll be able to make
all their dreams come true.
I know it."
Really?
An adventurer?
Yeah, I'll be just like
the hero Yamato!
But isn't that dangerous?
You hear stories of adventurers
dying almost every day!
I would rather you find
a different path to pursue.
[RICK'S DAD] You shouldn't
believe in hogwash
like the Legends of Yamato.
You're better off looking
for a stable profession
when you grow up.
Aah.
♪
[MALE MEDICAL EXAMINER 4A]
Congratulations.
We found a marker
for an inborn skill.
What's that mean?
It's an early sign
for latent potential
and it's pretty rare.
Though we have no way to tell
what your inborn skill is.
[RICK (YOUNG)] So, do I have
the same power as Yamato?
Uh, Yamato?
Oh, like the fairy tale.
Sure, kid.
[RICK (YOUNG)] Can I really
be as amazing as him?
[MALE MEDICAL EXAMINER 4A]
With that said,
this isn't something that will
manifest through training,
so just relax and wait for it.
[panting]
This is it, it's happening!
[RICK (YOUNG)] I actually have
an inborn skill like Yamato!
Once my skill manifests,
I'll go up to Mom and Dad
and then I can
finally tell them.
[panting]
Now,
I'm gonna be an adventurer!
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,
Trained to Death by
the Most Powerful Party,
Became Invincible.
[snoring]
[sighs]
[gasps]
♪
[grunts]
[MALE FRIEND 4A (YOUNG)]
Hey, got your skill yet?
Don't rush me!
It won't show up after one day!
[gasps]
[MALE FRIEND 4A (YOUNG)]
Hey, got your skill yet?
Just relax!
These things can take time.
[gasps]
You still
don't have your skill?
Hasn't it been a whole year?
It's probably waiting
until I'm all grown up.
[grunting]
[sighs]
[sighs]
[MALE FRIEND 4A (TEEN)] This
isn't unheard of, you know.
Some people with a marker
don't manifest a skill.
Yeah, I know.
So, why not just sign up
to be an adventurer anyway?
Not like your average
adventurer has an inborn skill.
True, plus I hear
the pay is great.
I don't care about that.
Some things are more important
than how much money
you can make.
♪
[exhales]
[RICK'S MOM] My little boy
found himself a job?
Yeah, I'm getting hired on
as a receptionist at some guild
called Tiger Road.
- Ah!
- Good!
That's a respectable job
with a stable income.
- I'm very proud of you.
- Both of us are!
We should have
a feast to celebrate!
♪
♪
♪
[ALISA] Next,
commission number 3-4-5-7.
You must suppress
a large outbreak of slimes
in the woods.
Oh, looks like you already did!
All right,
your reward will be
Appears we have
everything in order!
[RICK]
Your reward is 20,000 luc.
[MALE WIZARD 4A]
'Preciate it, gramps!
Isn't 30 still too young
for "gramps?"
Thanks so much
for helping me out.
Yeah, sure.
I wasn't trying to rush you.
- Keep moving at your own pace.
- Right!
Oh, also, there
are a lot of monsters
appearing around town lately.
We should stay on the lookout
for a new quest coming in soon.
It's getting so dangerous
around here.
They were probably
just driven out of their lairs.
Not uncommon to see.
[RICK]
It's mostly low-level monsters.
Should be a D-rank quest.
Okay, I'll get
all the paperwork ready.
We'll have
the matter resolved soon!
[door creaking opens]
- [ZAID] Yo, Rick!
- [gasps]
[chuckles]
Zaid, what's up?
And why are you
giving me that look?
- [ZAID] You tell me.
- [RICK] A B-rank medal?
[RICK]
Is that yours?
Sure is!
Just received my promotion!
[ZAID]
Now I can finally make enough
to live off
my adventuring funds alone!
[sighs]
[inhales]
Congratulations, that's great.
[crickets chirping]
[RICK]
He's a B-rank? Already?
[grunting]
And what am I doing
with my life?
I've sat in the same place
for 14 years
doing the same thing every day.
[sighs]
Bright side, I've got
a comfortable life and salary.
There's nothing in particular
that I have to complain about.
And yet
I can't help but wonder
if I had followed my dreams,
where would I be?
Why am I bothering
to question it now?
- [screaming]
- [indistinct chatter]
[MALE TOWNSPERSON 4A]
Monsters!
Not this again.
It's getting worse by the day!
♪
[growls]
A troll?
[RICK]
Wait, crap!
That thing is massive!
Why would a mid-level monster
be all the way out here?
[gasps]
[grunts]
Run!
[growls]
[whimpering]
- Please allow me, sir.
- Huh?
[sword slashing]
[gasping]
[thuds]
[REANETTE] It was
kind of you to protect me.
I do appreciate it.
That said, it is unneeded.
♪
Fortunately,
I am an adventurer.
♪
♪
The Ossan Newbie
Adventurer, Trained to Death
by the Most Powerful
Party, Became Invincible
♪
I was trying to save you,
but you really turned
the tables on me.
Would you like
anything in return?
- No.
- May I ask your name?
Reanette Elfelt,
at your service, sir.
[RICK]
And I'm Rick Gladiatol.
So, Reanette, you were
incredible back there!
By chance are you a B-rank?
- [REANETTE] No.
- Wait, you're an A?
This is the first time
I've seen an adventurer
fight up close!
Seeing an A-rank's
strength is so cool!
- No, you're still incorrect.
- Huh?
[REANETTE]
I'm an S-rank adventurer.
[gasps]
You're an S-rank?
[RICK] Rumors say HQ takes them
out of local registers.
That each one needs to be
overseen directly!
Even monsters
see them as monsters!
[laughs]
I'll admit, I'm a bit shocked!
Well, since I'm chatting
with a legendary adventurer,
I have a weird question
I would like to ask.
But can you promise
that you won't laugh at me?
Please, don't fear.
I haven't laughed once
since I was eight years old
and that was nine years ago.
[RICK] That actually
makes me more afraid.
So, thing is, uh,
I've got a dream!
Ever since I was a kid,
I've longed to do battle
against Kaiser Alsapiet!
[gasps]
Not to brag,
but I do have an inborn skill
that hasn't manifested yet!
Though, it might be
nothing major.
So, what do you think
my odds are?
If I started
as an adventurer at 30,
would I have a chance?
♪
[REANETTE] I do not know you
but you showed courage
against the troll back there,
which is important
for adventurers.
Wait, then?
But based on your attire, I see
you're employed at the Guild,
so I assume you're aware
of magical reserves?
[RICK] [sighs]
I at least understand
that it's best to develop them
while you're still young.
[REANETTE] "Best" implies
there is an alternative.
Your youth is your only chance.
To be an adventurer,
you must have a certain level
of magical reserves
at your disposal.
So, keeping that in mind,
I will answer you honestly.
Hmm.
I cannot tell you whether
or not to chase your dreams,
but there is zero chance
you would find success.
[sizzling]
[sighs]
[RICK]
Totally, that makes sense.
Yeah, I feel better now!
Just needed that reality check
from a top-rate adventurer.
Now, I can finally give up
on these stupid delusions
I've had for years.
- I'm terribly sorry.
- Nah, don't be!
You were just
telling the truth!
Besides, I got to meet
a pretty girl,
so my day's great!
Whaddaya say?
Would ya like to grab
a meal sometime?
- Just kidding!
- [REANETTE] I would love to.
What?
I'm free
the entire day tomorrow.
Is there a time
that works for you?
[gasps]
[gulps]
[humming]
Tiger! ♪
[humming]
So, what's up?
You're in an unusually
good mood today.
Correct!
Let's give today
everything we've got!
- All right?
- [ALISA] Who are you?
B-rank adventurer
Zaid has arrived!
Now I've come to pick up
my first quest as a--
[RICK]
Got it for you right here!
We're gonna put you
on a shadow wolf commission.
- Good luck, Zaid!
- [ZAID] Who is he?
La da da!
La ta ta! ♪
I've got dinner
with a girl tonight! ♪
My life isn't
in the trash yet! ♪
[RICK]
If tonight actually goes well,
maybe she and I could
start going steady!
[MALE TOWNSPERSON 4B] Monsters!
[RICK] Why'd it have
to be today of all days?
The number of sightings lately
is starting to get out of hand!
[explosion]
Reanette!
Good evening.
Nice to see you.
Well, guess I shouldn't have
been afraid on her behalf, huh?
[thuds]
[growls]
[thumping]
Whoa, what's going on?
Please stay back
and let me attend to them.
Oh, right.
Wouldn't wanna slow you down.
Uh, I'll let you
have your space.
Very well.
♪
[REANETTE]
Guillotine Swordmaiden,
Reanette Elfelt engaging.
♪
[screams]
♪
[screaming]
♪
I'm watching an S-rank fight.
Calling her great
is an understatement.
[growls]
♪
Guillo, Tine, Sword, Maiden.
Ah?
Ah is everything okay?
♪
[gasps]
♪
[whimpering]
♪
[screams]
Whoa, something wrong?
What's happening?
- [REANETTE] Something's coming.
- Ah?
[thumps]
[growls]
[grunts]
[screams]
What are you thinking?
This place reeks of monsters,
and you chose it for a date?
Why're you here?
Ah?
[RICK]
I know them.
They pick up quests
with us all the time.
[grunts]
Forceful Fist!
[ground rumbling]
The Guild put together a team
for an emergency quest.
You and your girlfriend there
should stand back.
Uh, sure thing.
Level-Four Nature Magic,
Blizzard Rockshot!
Stone Shattershot!
♪
[all groan]
[ZAID] Hear me o blade of wind,
that cuts all asunder.
Level-Four Nature Magic,
Hurricane Cutter!
[grunting]
[RICK] [sighs]
Oh, come on.
Are adventurers
always this cool?
I almost accepted it
but I still feel jealous!
[REANETTE] Mister Rick,
please, you have to run.
Oh, it's fine!
Nothing to worry about!
B-ranks should be able
to take care of this.
They can't, not by a longshot.
I can sense it near.
A dragon is coming.
Wait, what?
I regret to admit the truth
but my trauma impedes me.
Every time
that I sense a dragon
I completely lose control
of the magic
that normally courses
within me.
All right.
But a dragon would never show
itself all the way out here.
[gasps]
[all gasping]
♪
No, it can't be!
Why'd it come to a town?
The monsters
were scared of this!
That's why there have been
so many sightings
of them lately!
[thuds]
♪
According to the
adventurers' handbook,
when anyone lower than A-rank
encounters a dragon.
[whimpering]
♪
[gasps]
[MALE WIZARD 4A]
Shock Burn!
- What are you doing?
- You idiot.
[roars]
[all groan]
[screams]
♪
Crap, there's no way
we can fight this thing!
We've gotta run!
[all panting]
[screams]
[gasps]
What's this?
[ZAID] The dragon
trapped us in a barrier!
[grunts]
Nope, there's no give at all!
Snaring its prey with magic.
[all gasp]
♪
If there's no way out,
then we're dead.
[ZAID]
What are you doing, Rick?
You've got nothing
against that thing!
Like you said,
we're all about to die.
But hey, I figured
if I stood up to something
maybe that makes me
a bona fide adventurer
at the end.
[all gasping]
[RICK] Well, big words,
but I doubt I'll be able
to do anything to it.
Claws that big
could kill me on accident!
I was just about
to give up on my dream.
I almost did.
But now?
My blood is on fire.
I can't deny it anymore.
Yeah
this fear I'm feeling,
it's what I've always wanted!
♪
[growls]
[chuckles]
Look alive, guys.
Are a bunch of adventurers
gonna stand by
and just let a receptionist
take the lead?
- No way!
- [ZAID] Let's go!
[MALE WIZARD 4A] Level-Four
Nature Magic, Hurricane Cutter!
[grunts]
[growls]
[grunting]
We can't dodge, not that!
But I'll block it!
♪
[grunting]
♪
[explosion]
[grunting]
Not enough.
[ZAID]
So, we're finished?
But why?
If it were anything
but a dragon,
I could get everyone
out of here safe.
[gasping]
[rumbling]
♪
[RICK]
No.
My dream.
It won't die like this!
- Quick, get down!
- [thuds]
Rick, he's gone.
[gasps]
♪
[FEMALE SYSTEM VOICE 4A]
You have acquired a new skill.
♪
[REANETTE]
But how?
[grunts]
♪
[ZAID]
What are we seeing?
Is that really Rick?
He has such an overflow
of energy, the magic's visible!
[RICK]
I heard a voice in my head.
This must be my inborn skill!
Took you long enough!
But glad you're here!
♪
Now, to put you
to the ultimate test.
I'm about to make
this overgrown lizard
into my punching bag!
♪
[grunts]
♪
[growls]
♪
[growls]
♪
[thuds]
[all gasp]
[panting]
Not bad!
Not bad at all.
[thuds]
[gasps]
[RICK]
Ow!
Please refrain
from any exertion.
Ah? Uh?
What's going on?
Every magic circuit
in your body was destroyed.
We were concerned that
you weren't going to make it.
[sighs]
How long have I
been knocked out?
[REANETTE]
It's been one week.
You're kidding me.
That long?
Now, hold on, did you stay here
the whole week?
- Indeed.
- [RICK] But why?
[birds chirping]
[REANETTE] I'm here on behalf
of my party, Orichalcum Fist,
to extend you an invitation.
[gasps]
Wait, what?
[REANETTE] We came together
with a sole objective,
one that you share.
To defeat Kaiser Alsapiet,
the ultimate monster.
- [RICK] You mean.
- [REANETTE] Yes.
[REANETTE] Those stories
were no mere legends.
And you, fighting
on nothing but your courage
demonstrated a clear capacity
for growth.
A capacity I would see nurtured
should you agree
to stand at our side.
Let there be no doubt.
I promise,
you can be an adventurer.
♪
[gasps]
No one's ever said that
to me till now.
♪
It's all right?
If I try something new?
It's all right?
Can I still follow my dreams
at this age?
[sobbing]
Even though I took
too long to get started?
Yes.
[crying]
♪
[MALE ANNOUNCER 3A]
4-2-3-7.
4-2-4-0.
4-2-4-1.
- [MALE ANNOUNCER 3A] 4-2-42.
- [gasps]
4-2-4-4.
♪
[REANETTE]
Congratulations.
You have official status
as an adventurer.
Yeah, thanks to all of you.
♪
[RICK]
And thanks to the younger me.
I'm glad you never gave up.
♪
Now
[RICK (YOUNG)] Now,
I'm gonna be an adventurer!
♪
[RICK]
I am an adventurer!