The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible (2024) s01e11 Episode Script
Fistfight on Equal Ground
1
[ANNOUNCER] Winner!
Broughston Ashorc!
- That's the Broughston I know!
- That's my boss!
[gasps]
Hey, why are you copying me?
I oughta be askin' you
the same thing!
[both growl]
♪
[RICK] You rocked it!
Great work out there!
I can't believe you had
such a one-sided victory!
And against the champion!
Was it really one-sided?
The last hit was a force
to be reckoned with.
Now that we're the only ones
left standing,
we're guaranteed the jewel.
The only thing left
is for me to withdraw!
No need.
Our fight shall be grand.
[gasps]
Oh, yeah.
[footsteps receding]
♪
[whimpering]
He's immediately balding?
THE OSSAN NEWBIE ADVENTURER,
TRAINED TO DEATH
BY THE MOST POWERFUL PARTY,
BECAME INVINCIBLE
- [BOY 1] There!
- [BOY 2] Iron Body!
[KELVIN] "The semi-final was
undoubtedly exciting,
but he has held back
his strength
on the hallowed grounds
of the King of Fists Tournament
and deceived
everyone watching.
Many of Kelvin's would-be fans
criticize him for that."
Tough luck.
- [paper rustling]
- Looks like I'm the heel now.
Still worth it?
- [BOY 1] Take that!
- [BOY 2] I'll show you!
Try to dodge Rolling Fang!
[BOY 1]
Burn your soul for fuel!
Yeah, still worth it.
But I gotta ask,
what was that attack?
Can't believe you've been
hiding a move like that
from me for so long.
I don't totally remember
what I was doing.
I was in the moment.
It needs a name.
Nature Composed Spiral Fist?
Make it your signature.
[KELVIN]
What for?
That newspaper was spot on.
I tricked you.
I was lying to everyone.
I even lost.
I deserve this.
In your own way,
you were trying
to be considerate
of the audience.
And who cares
if you lost this one?
Just get stronger
and win the next one.
Same strategy
you've always had.
Hey,
why're you still here?
You don't have to
look out for me like you do.
Huh?
[chuckles]
Dumb kid.
Why else?
You've always been
like a son to me.
You know.
- You're like
- [door opens]
Uh!
Pardon me.
My bad.
- You're fine.
- [groans]
Don't worry.
[BROUGHSTON]
How are you faring today?
Most beat up I've ever been.
Thanks to you.
[BROUGHSTON]
Then allow me to treat you.
'Preciate it, but I'll pass.
Right now
I actually feel
thankful for the pain.
Understood.
Guess it worked out just like
your human pal told me.
[BROUGHSTON]
Hm?
[KELVIN]
Rick, was it?
He told me things would be
different with you.
Oh, he said that?
[KELVIN]
Good luck, man.
Looking forward to watching.
[BROUGHSTON]
Thank you.
[chuckles softly]
[SNAPE]
Pardon the intrusion,
where is Mister Gladiatol?
What?
He's hiding?
Come out!
Stop acting like a child
and come out here this instant!
[RICK]
No, I don't wanna!
He's just gonna kill me!
I'm too scared to
go through that again!
[ANGELICA]
But you have a responsibility!
Steel your resolve!
[RICK]
No, you can't make me!
[SNAPE] I came to give him
some encouragement.
I didn't imagine I'd find him
in a state like this.
[ANGELICA]
He's utterly inconsolable.
- [Alicerette humming]
- Good, sir,
since Kelvin is already
eliminated
everyone is extremely
excited for the finals.
A great deal of that excitement
comes from wanting
to watch you perform!
What does that matter?
It's just a tournament.
They'll get over it!
- [SNAPE] Will they, now?
- [Alicerette humming]
[breathes deeply]
[SNAPE (SONG)]
Oh, Rick Gladiatol! ♪
The hearts of the kingdom
come together ♪
For the tournament
every year! ♪
Hundreds of millions
are at stake here! ♪
All across the land ♪
Fans are watching
in eager anticipation ♪
Desperate to see
their next champion rise! ♪
Of course. ♪
I would never consider
asking you to do ♪
anything that could put
your life into harm's way. ♪
So, it's all for naught. ♪
[sighs]
What a shame.
Everyone's dreams
left in the dust!
Oh, how tragic.
How horribly tragic!
- You're guilted that easily?
[Rick crying]
Snape was right for once!
You really should
fight in the finals!
Why are you making it
a big deal?
You've died before,
so what's one more time?
They'll just bring you back
like they always do!
Awfully easy for someone
who's never had to actually
experience it to say!
Of course, I know
they'll resurrect me!
That doesn't mean
it's not scary!
[ANGELICA]
I know you have trauma
around Broughston's training,
but you dealt with it
for two years, right?
How bad could one match
against him be?
It'll be no different
than what you've done before!
Training with him
and fighting with him
are totally different!
You couldn't
possibly understand!
[exhales]
I couldn't, huh?
I had so much respect for you
after all you've taught me
but that was misplaced!
[footsteps receding]
- Huh?
- Huh?
You know, my man.
I've got a cool secret for ya.
And what would that be?
You remember
back to the first day
you arrived at the castle?
How the cap had
his training plan ready to go?
A complicated one, at that.
Two full years of training,
just waiting.
[RICK] Now that you mention it,
it is unusual.
I guess he already knew
you'd need some allies
in the fight against
Kaiser Alsapiet?
Sure, you're not wrong
saying that.
But he had
another goal in mind.
He's always wanted
to find someone
he can fight as an equal.
So, he took matters
into his own hands.
[RICK]
What?
Orc culture largely
revolves around fighting.
It's through combat
that they come
to understand each other.
But our captain was
born too strong.
So even as a kid,
he could never find someone
who could take a slug
like he can.
[kids laughing]
[MIZETT]
He's been alone.
All his life.
You ask his dream,
he'd say he wants
a fight with somebody
who can match up to him.
He's probably thinking
tomorrow might be the big day.
Least that's what
I would think.
On the one hand,
withdrawing isn't a big deal
at this point.
But on the other hand,
maybe it is.
[footsteps receding]
[footsteps approaching]
Hey, Ricky?
Broughsy is really excited
for your fight tomorrow.
You should play
with your friends.
[footsteps receding]
♪
TWO AND A HALF
YEARS EARLIER
[REANETTE]
We have arrived.
Welcome to Orichalcum Fist,
Mister Rick.
This is amazing!
- And this, is our leader.
- [stomps]
I'm Broughston Ashorc.
[whimpering]
[RICK] Sir!
Very pleased to meet you!
Hm?
No knowledge of martial arts
and terribly
low magic reserves.
Wait, you can tell
just from a handshake?
By watching both your muscles
and your magical energy,
it is easy.
[RICK]
That's fascinating!
As you are now,
you lack the abilities
adventurers need to survive.
I presume you're aware?
[RICK]
So, he's just another guy
who'll say
I'm better off giving up.
Are you trying to tell me
it's impossible
to follow my dream?
- It's not.
- [Rick gasps]
But it will require vastly
more effort from you
than someone with
natural talent.
I was asking
if you're prepared for that.
To endure the worst.
♪
- [cup clatters]
- [ANGELICA] Sheesh!
What a pathetic loser!
Can't say that I would be doing
any better if I were him.
Same here!
[chomps]
- Was his training that bad?
- [gulping]
I was shocked
to see him so afraid.
[Mizett exhales]
[MIZETT]
He went through hell,
and his reward was more hell.
I'm still shocked he didn't go
completely insane.
Though, we may've driven him
to the brink once or twice.
Honestly, it's a mystery
how he made it to the end.
- He started so late.
- 'Scuse me, miss!
A 40-something
put through all that labor.
To think he started adventuring
without a skill.
But Ricky has
a super cool skill!
Uh.
[MIZETT]
He's got one inborn.
Then, why have I not
seen him use it
any of the times we've fought?
It's tricky.
The activation requirements
are a little tough.
[MILICIA]
Thank you for waiting.
That kind of strength's
hard to control
and it puts a major strain
on his body.
So, Broughston said
it's too dangerous
for him to use it.
[ANGELICA] I never knew
he was hiding that.
[RICK]
Hey,
Reanette?
[REANETTE]
Yes?
Tell me,
do you think I'm a loser?
[REANETTE]
I do not believe so.
You are only yourself.
Nothing more, and nothing less.
- That said
- That said?
[REANETTE]
Mister Broughston needs you.
So perhaps,
in spite of your terror,
you could find the strength
to fight for him,
rather than against.
I would love to see that.
♪
[sighs]
♪
THE OSSAN NEWBIE ADVENTURER,
TRAINED TO DEATH
BY THE MOST POWERFUL PARTY,
BECAME INVINCIBLE
[ANNOUNCER]
Today's the day that everyone's
been waiting for!
Welcome to the finals!
♪
[crowd cheering]
The mighty King of Fists,
King Alexander,
began
the King of Fists Tournament
113 years ago!
And here we are
about to witness a new champion
claim their title!
[humming nervously]
Where is that composure
from yesterday?
Gone, I'm afraid.
Merely the thought
of Rick withdrawing
right before his match starts
sends me into fits, frankly.
Which of our challengers
will be going home today
with our glorious
champion's belt?
And can't forget this!
Some riches to boot!
[crowd cheering]
Are you feeling better now?
[RICK]
Yeah.
I'm over it.
Just gotta throw everything
he taught me back at him.
That's amazing!
Yeah.
And don't worry,
I'm gonna knock
Broughston down so hard
that he won't even know
what hit him
and after I do
people are gonna sing songs
about how cool and awesome
and talented I am
[ANGELICA]
I retract any compliment
I may have just given you.
And of course,
there's bonus prizes too!
A hundred kilos
of magic stones!
A whole year's worth
of golden slime bags!
And last, a night of luxury!
You and one person
of your choosing
get tickets
for a hot springs trip!
[crowd cheering]
Why are they excited
about that?
[crowd clamoring]
[REANETTE]
Excuse me, Mister Rick?
Yes?
Ho-How can I help you?
[crowd cheering]
[whispering]
[both stomp]
[ANNOUNCER]
Get ready. They're here!
Broughston Ashorc
versus Rick Gladiatol!
Watch closely.
No one knows what to expect
from these paragons of combat!
[Snape sighs]
It looks like he found some way
to get rid of those nerves!
All right, Broughston.
I'm not leaving
anything on the table!
Good. I want to see
how you've grown.
Don't hold back.
Take everything
I've taught you these years
and throw it at me
with everything you can muster.
So then, who's gonna win?
Those two are monsters
among us men.
I couldn't even begin to guess.
And now,
I don't think any of us can
wait a second more!
Combatants, fight!
[rocks clatter]
[gasps]
Not even Flickering Feet
can explain speed like that!
[crowd clamoring]
[wind blowing]
[blood drips]
Hmm.
Starting strong.
Well done.
[gasps]
I missed it.
What magic is that?
[ALICERETTE]
Neither one of them
has bothered to use magic yet!
[humming]
Though I do hate to admit it,
this caliber of fighting
is normal for them.
Quite.
A few dozen blows were thrown.
Each carefully blocked
or evaded.
Then, Mister Rick
landed Thread Slash.
♪
[grunts]
[wind gusting]
[grunts]
[both scream]
[gasps]
[screams]
[thuds]
[rumbling]
[gasps]
[RICK]
Thread Slash!
[blood splattering]
♪
[ANGELICA]
I only spent a short time
going through Rick's training,
but I've seen what it takes
to reach this level of skill.
To stand among the greatest.
[thwacks]
But I'm shocked at how driven
he is all of a sudden.
Was that you?
What did you tell him
before the match?
Nothing serious.
Excuse me, Mister Rick?
Yes?
Ho-How can I help you?
♪
Would you go on
the hot springs trip with me,
after you win?
[RICK]
With you?
Huh?
[RICK]
I have to win.
Because then
- we're going
- You're going
- to the hot springs?
- to the hot springs!
[whimpering]
Are you serious?
Surely the trip is overnight.
You realize you'd sleep there.
So you two would
Um, like, uh
You'd, you would, uh.
With him, right?
Yes.
[whimpering]
[ANGELICA]
Yeah, o-of course.
- We should focus on the match.
- Yes.
[panting]
[BROUGHSTON]
You have entered this arena,
fully resolved to fight.
It would be disrespectful
to only defend.
[grunts]
[fires]
[rumbling]
♪
[chuckles]
Swear I'm not
pulling your leg here,
but that punch was like
a level-five spell
and he threw it out as casually
as some people wake up.
[RICK]
This sucks.
I have no margin for error!
If I'm not ready
for everything,
he'll just kill me!
[fires]
Oh, crap!
[rocks clattering]
♪
Those were feints?
- He's hit!
- [Alicerette chomps]
- No, look again.
- Huh?
♪
[ANGELICA]
That was
Level-One Nature Magic,
Air Cushion!
He can block that
with only level-one magic?
Yeah, but that's not
the real shock.
He used it
with zero preparation.
He didn't even
say the name of the magic!
It came out instantly!
[breathes deeply]
Your magic control
is very precise these days.
Even I cannot do that
without chanting first.
I can't take the credit.
Alicerette
and Mizett taught me.
But the hard work was on Ricky!
I'll say!
Nearly had a heart attack
that day he messed up
and took some
of Alicerette's magic
straight to the chest!
Half his body evaporated
on the spot!
[Alicerette laughs]
Evaporated?
[RICK]
My turn!
[grunts]
[rumbling]
Flowing Strike!
♪
[thuds]
[crashes]
[rock clatters]
[ANGELICA]
A frontal attack?
Has he gone mad?
[grunts]
- He's so high!
- Good jump, but what now?
He's vulnerable!
[grunts]
Ah!
[grunts]
Did he just cast
Air Cushion out of his feet?
♪
[wind gusting]
Now, Air Shot!
[groans]
[rocks clattering]
[rumbling]
♪
[exhales]
[ANGELICA] We're all
watching a masterclass.
Their strategy,
their power,
it's beyond understanding.
Could even monsters survive?
No way.
Not against S-ranks like these.
[RICK]
It wasn't enough.
Mid-range lacks
the punch I need!
I've got to get as close
as I can for the next Air Shot!
I'll say,
you truly have become strong.
[gasps]
I will not dismiss
my contribution
in making a flawless
training plan for you
but it only worked
because you had the mental
strength to follow it.
♪
[RICK]
I don't take this lightly.
Broughston doesn't give out
empty compliments.
Thank you, sir!
[RICK] No words could have
made me happier.
And yet,
they were still the words
a master gives his student!
That's not enough for him!
[sniffles]
His dream is to find someone
he can fight as an equal.
Could be you.
[sighs]
[RICK] Mizett
already told me everything!
I know why you trained me.
Why you built me
out of nothing!
Hmm.
[RICK] He told me the dream
you've always had.
And now
I'll make that dream come true!
Oh.
Hmm.
- [Alicerette laughs]
- [Mizett whistles]
Oh, fine then.
I shouldn't be surprised.
Don't let it bother you.
To call it a dream
is a stretch.
If it happened,
it would be a lucky day,
and nothing more.
No.
Don't lie to me!
I saw the passion you had
while training me.
You can't tell me
it was all fake!
I owe you so much.
Let me repay you!
You say
I've earned your respect.
And if I truly have
earned that honor from you.
Then I went to return the favor
and fight you on equal footing!
♪
[BROUGHSTON]
I truly am lucky, today.
It has been two long years
since Reanette
brought you to us.
And now,
you've undoubtedly
earned your place in our ranks.
Thank you.
Let us take a breath
so I may tell you
about our past.
You have long deserved to know
how Orichalcum Fist
first came to be.
[gasps]
The origin of our party?
♪
[ANNOUNCER] Winner!
Broughston Ashorc!
- That's the Broughston I know!
- That's my boss!
[gasps]
Hey, why are you copying me?
I oughta be askin' you
the same thing!
[both growl]
♪
[RICK] You rocked it!
Great work out there!
I can't believe you had
such a one-sided victory!
And against the champion!
Was it really one-sided?
The last hit was a force
to be reckoned with.
Now that we're the only ones
left standing,
we're guaranteed the jewel.
The only thing left
is for me to withdraw!
No need.
Our fight shall be grand.
[gasps]
Oh, yeah.
[footsteps receding]
♪
[whimpering]
He's immediately balding?
THE OSSAN NEWBIE ADVENTURER,
TRAINED TO DEATH
BY THE MOST POWERFUL PARTY,
BECAME INVINCIBLE
- [BOY 1] There!
- [BOY 2] Iron Body!
[KELVIN] "The semi-final was
undoubtedly exciting,
but he has held back
his strength
on the hallowed grounds
of the King of Fists Tournament
and deceived
everyone watching.
Many of Kelvin's would-be fans
criticize him for that."
Tough luck.
- [paper rustling]
- Looks like I'm the heel now.
Still worth it?
- [BOY 1] Take that!
- [BOY 2] I'll show you!
Try to dodge Rolling Fang!
[BOY 1]
Burn your soul for fuel!
Yeah, still worth it.
But I gotta ask,
what was that attack?
Can't believe you've been
hiding a move like that
from me for so long.
I don't totally remember
what I was doing.
I was in the moment.
It needs a name.
Nature Composed Spiral Fist?
Make it your signature.
[KELVIN]
What for?
That newspaper was spot on.
I tricked you.
I was lying to everyone.
I even lost.
I deserve this.
In your own way,
you were trying
to be considerate
of the audience.
And who cares
if you lost this one?
Just get stronger
and win the next one.
Same strategy
you've always had.
Hey,
why're you still here?
You don't have to
look out for me like you do.
Huh?
[chuckles]
Dumb kid.
Why else?
You've always been
like a son to me.
You know.
- You're like
- [door opens]
Uh!
Pardon me.
My bad.
- You're fine.
- [groans]
Don't worry.
[BROUGHSTON]
How are you faring today?
Most beat up I've ever been.
Thanks to you.
[BROUGHSTON]
Then allow me to treat you.
'Preciate it, but I'll pass.
Right now
I actually feel
thankful for the pain.
Understood.
Guess it worked out just like
your human pal told me.
[BROUGHSTON]
Hm?
[KELVIN]
Rick, was it?
He told me things would be
different with you.
Oh, he said that?
[KELVIN]
Good luck, man.
Looking forward to watching.
[BROUGHSTON]
Thank you.
[chuckles softly]
[SNAPE]
Pardon the intrusion,
where is Mister Gladiatol?
What?
He's hiding?
Come out!
Stop acting like a child
and come out here this instant!
[RICK]
No, I don't wanna!
He's just gonna kill me!
I'm too scared to
go through that again!
[ANGELICA]
But you have a responsibility!
Steel your resolve!
[RICK]
No, you can't make me!
[SNAPE] I came to give him
some encouragement.
I didn't imagine I'd find him
in a state like this.
[ANGELICA]
He's utterly inconsolable.
- [Alicerette humming]
- Good, sir,
since Kelvin is already
eliminated
everyone is extremely
excited for the finals.
A great deal of that excitement
comes from wanting
to watch you perform!
What does that matter?
It's just a tournament.
They'll get over it!
- [SNAPE] Will they, now?
- [Alicerette humming]
[breathes deeply]
[SNAPE (SONG)]
Oh, Rick Gladiatol! ♪
The hearts of the kingdom
come together ♪
For the tournament
every year! ♪
Hundreds of millions
are at stake here! ♪
All across the land ♪
Fans are watching
in eager anticipation ♪
Desperate to see
their next champion rise! ♪
Of course. ♪
I would never consider
asking you to do ♪
anything that could put
your life into harm's way. ♪
So, it's all for naught. ♪
[sighs]
What a shame.
Everyone's dreams
left in the dust!
Oh, how tragic.
How horribly tragic!
- You're guilted that easily?
[Rick crying]
Snape was right for once!
You really should
fight in the finals!
Why are you making it
a big deal?
You've died before,
so what's one more time?
They'll just bring you back
like they always do!
Awfully easy for someone
who's never had to actually
experience it to say!
Of course, I know
they'll resurrect me!
That doesn't mean
it's not scary!
[ANGELICA]
I know you have trauma
around Broughston's training,
but you dealt with it
for two years, right?
How bad could one match
against him be?
It'll be no different
than what you've done before!
Training with him
and fighting with him
are totally different!
You couldn't
possibly understand!
[exhales]
I couldn't, huh?
I had so much respect for you
after all you've taught me
but that was misplaced!
[footsteps receding]
- Huh?
- Huh?
You know, my man.
I've got a cool secret for ya.
And what would that be?
You remember
back to the first day
you arrived at the castle?
How the cap had
his training plan ready to go?
A complicated one, at that.
Two full years of training,
just waiting.
[RICK] Now that you mention it,
it is unusual.
I guess he already knew
you'd need some allies
in the fight against
Kaiser Alsapiet?
Sure, you're not wrong
saying that.
But he had
another goal in mind.
He's always wanted
to find someone
he can fight as an equal.
So, he took matters
into his own hands.
[RICK]
What?
Orc culture largely
revolves around fighting.
It's through combat
that they come
to understand each other.
But our captain was
born too strong.
So even as a kid,
he could never find someone
who could take a slug
like he can.
[kids laughing]
[MIZETT]
He's been alone.
All his life.
You ask his dream,
he'd say he wants
a fight with somebody
who can match up to him.
He's probably thinking
tomorrow might be the big day.
Least that's what
I would think.
On the one hand,
withdrawing isn't a big deal
at this point.
But on the other hand,
maybe it is.
[footsteps receding]
[footsteps approaching]
Hey, Ricky?
Broughsy is really excited
for your fight tomorrow.
You should play
with your friends.
[footsteps receding]
♪
TWO AND A HALF
YEARS EARLIER
[REANETTE]
We have arrived.
Welcome to Orichalcum Fist,
Mister Rick.
This is amazing!
- And this, is our leader.
- [stomps]
I'm Broughston Ashorc.
[whimpering]
[RICK] Sir!
Very pleased to meet you!
Hm?
No knowledge of martial arts
and terribly
low magic reserves.
Wait, you can tell
just from a handshake?
By watching both your muscles
and your magical energy,
it is easy.
[RICK]
That's fascinating!
As you are now,
you lack the abilities
adventurers need to survive.
I presume you're aware?
[RICK]
So, he's just another guy
who'll say
I'm better off giving up.
Are you trying to tell me
it's impossible
to follow my dream?
- It's not.
- [Rick gasps]
But it will require vastly
more effort from you
than someone with
natural talent.
I was asking
if you're prepared for that.
To endure the worst.
♪
- [cup clatters]
- [ANGELICA] Sheesh!
What a pathetic loser!
Can't say that I would be doing
any better if I were him.
Same here!
[chomps]
- Was his training that bad?
- [gulping]
I was shocked
to see him so afraid.
[Mizett exhales]
[MIZETT]
He went through hell,
and his reward was more hell.
I'm still shocked he didn't go
completely insane.
Though, we may've driven him
to the brink once or twice.
Honestly, it's a mystery
how he made it to the end.
- He started so late.
- 'Scuse me, miss!
A 40-something
put through all that labor.
To think he started adventuring
without a skill.
But Ricky has
a super cool skill!
Uh.
[MIZETT]
He's got one inborn.
Then, why have I not
seen him use it
any of the times we've fought?
It's tricky.
The activation requirements
are a little tough.
[MILICIA]
Thank you for waiting.
That kind of strength's
hard to control
and it puts a major strain
on his body.
So, Broughston said
it's too dangerous
for him to use it.
[ANGELICA] I never knew
he was hiding that.
[RICK]
Hey,
Reanette?
[REANETTE]
Yes?
Tell me,
do you think I'm a loser?
[REANETTE]
I do not believe so.
You are only yourself.
Nothing more, and nothing less.
- That said
- That said?
[REANETTE]
Mister Broughston needs you.
So perhaps,
in spite of your terror,
you could find the strength
to fight for him,
rather than against.
I would love to see that.
♪
[sighs]
♪
THE OSSAN NEWBIE ADVENTURER,
TRAINED TO DEATH
BY THE MOST POWERFUL PARTY,
BECAME INVINCIBLE
[ANNOUNCER]
Today's the day that everyone's
been waiting for!
Welcome to the finals!
♪
[crowd cheering]
The mighty King of Fists,
King Alexander,
began
the King of Fists Tournament
113 years ago!
And here we are
about to witness a new champion
claim their title!
[humming nervously]
Where is that composure
from yesterday?
Gone, I'm afraid.
Merely the thought
of Rick withdrawing
right before his match starts
sends me into fits, frankly.
Which of our challengers
will be going home today
with our glorious
champion's belt?
And can't forget this!
Some riches to boot!
[crowd cheering]
Are you feeling better now?
[RICK]
Yeah.
I'm over it.
Just gotta throw everything
he taught me back at him.
That's amazing!
Yeah.
And don't worry,
I'm gonna knock
Broughston down so hard
that he won't even know
what hit him
and after I do
people are gonna sing songs
about how cool and awesome
and talented I am
[ANGELICA]
I retract any compliment
I may have just given you.
And of course,
there's bonus prizes too!
A hundred kilos
of magic stones!
A whole year's worth
of golden slime bags!
And last, a night of luxury!
You and one person
of your choosing
get tickets
for a hot springs trip!
[crowd cheering]
Why are they excited
about that?
[crowd clamoring]
[REANETTE]
Excuse me, Mister Rick?
Yes?
Ho-How can I help you?
[crowd cheering]
[whispering]
[both stomp]
[ANNOUNCER]
Get ready. They're here!
Broughston Ashorc
versus Rick Gladiatol!
Watch closely.
No one knows what to expect
from these paragons of combat!
[Snape sighs]
It looks like he found some way
to get rid of those nerves!
All right, Broughston.
I'm not leaving
anything on the table!
Good. I want to see
how you've grown.
Don't hold back.
Take everything
I've taught you these years
and throw it at me
with everything you can muster.
So then, who's gonna win?
Those two are monsters
among us men.
I couldn't even begin to guess.
And now,
I don't think any of us can
wait a second more!
Combatants, fight!
[rocks clatter]
[gasps]
Not even Flickering Feet
can explain speed like that!
[crowd clamoring]
[wind blowing]
[blood drips]
Hmm.
Starting strong.
Well done.
[gasps]
I missed it.
What magic is that?
[ALICERETTE]
Neither one of them
has bothered to use magic yet!
[humming]
Though I do hate to admit it,
this caliber of fighting
is normal for them.
Quite.
A few dozen blows were thrown.
Each carefully blocked
or evaded.
Then, Mister Rick
landed Thread Slash.
♪
[grunts]
[wind gusting]
[grunts]
[both scream]
[gasps]
[screams]
[thuds]
[rumbling]
[gasps]
[RICK]
Thread Slash!
[blood splattering]
♪
[ANGELICA]
I only spent a short time
going through Rick's training,
but I've seen what it takes
to reach this level of skill.
To stand among the greatest.
[thwacks]
But I'm shocked at how driven
he is all of a sudden.
Was that you?
What did you tell him
before the match?
Nothing serious.
Excuse me, Mister Rick?
Yes?
Ho-How can I help you?
♪
Would you go on
the hot springs trip with me,
after you win?
[RICK]
With you?
Huh?
[RICK]
I have to win.
Because then
- we're going
- You're going
- to the hot springs?
- to the hot springs!
[whimpering]
Are you serious?
Surely the trip is overnight.
You realize you'd sleep there.
So you two would
Um, like, uh
You'd, you would, uh.
With him, right?
Yes.
[whimpering]
[ANGELICA]
Yeah, o-of course.
- We should focus on the match.
- Yes.
[panting]
[BROUGHSTON]
You have entered this arena,
fully resolved to fight.
It would be disrespectful
to only defend.
[grunts]
[fires]
[rumbling]
♪
[chuckles]
Swear I'm not
pulling your leg here,
but that punch was like
a level-five spell
and he threw it out as casually
as some people wake up.
[RICK]
This sucks.
I have no margin for error!
If I'm not ready
for everything,
he'll just kill me!
[fires]
Oh, crap!
[rocks clattering]
♪
Those were feints?
- He's hit!
- [Alicerette chomps]
- No, look again.
- Huh?
♪
[ANGELICA]
That was
Level-One Nature Magic,
Air Cushion!
He can block that
with only level-one magic?
Yeah, but that's not
the real shock.
He used it
with zero preparation.
He didn't even
say the name of the magic!
It came out instantly!
[breathes deeply]
Your magic control
is very precise these days.
Even I cannot do that
without chanting first.
I can't take the credit.
Alicerette
and Mizett taught me.
But the hard work was on Ricky!
I'll say!
Nearly had a heart attack
that day he messed up
and took some
of Alicerette's magic
straight to the chest!
Half his body evaporated
on the spot!
[Alicerette laughs]
Evaporated?
[RICK]
My turn!
[grunts]
[rumbling]
Flowing Strike!
♪
[thuds]
[crashes]
[rock clatters]
[ANGELICA]
A frontal attack?
Has he gone mad?
[grunts]
- He's so high!
- Good jump, but what now?
He's vulnerable!
[grunts]
Ah!
[grunts]
Did he just cast
Air Cushion out of his feet?
♪
[wind gusting]
Now, Air Shot!
[groans]
[rocks clattering]
[rumbling]
♪
[exhales]
[ANGELICA] We're all
watching a masterclass.
Their strategy,
their power,
it's beyond understanding.
Could even monsters survive?
No way.
Not against S-ranks like these.
[RICK]
It wasn't enough.
Mid-range lacks
the punch I need!
I've got to get as close
as I can for the next Air Shot!
I'll say,
you truly have become strong.
[gasps]
I will not dismiss
my contribution
in making a flawless
training plan for you
but it only worked
because you had the mental
strength to follow it.
♪
[RICK]
I don't take this lightly.
Broughston doesn't give out
empty compliments.
Thank you, sir!
[RICK] No words could have
made me happier.
And yet,
they were still the words
a master gives his student!
That's not enough for him!
[sniffles]
His dream is to find someone
he can fight as an equal.
Could be you.
[sighs]
[RICK] Mizett
already told me everything!
I know why you trained me.
Why you built me
out of nothing!
Hmm.
[RICK] He told me the dream
you've always had.
And now
I'll make that dream come true!
Oh.
Hmm.
- [Alicerette laughs]
- [Mizett whistles]
Oh, fine then.
I shouldn't be surprised.
Don't let it bother you.
To call it a dream
is a stretch.
If it happened,
it would be a lucky day,
and nothing more.
No.
Don't lie to me!
I saw the passion you had
while training me.
You can't tell me
it was all fake!
I owe you so much.
Let me repay you!
You say
I've earned your respect.
And if I truly have
earned that honor from you.
Then I went to return the favor
and fight you on equal footing!
♪
[BROUGHSTON]
I truly am lucky, today.
It has been two long years
since Reanette
brought you to us.
And now,
you've undoubtedly
earned your place in our ranks.
Thank you.
Let us take a breath
so I may tell you
about our past.
You have long deserved to know
how Orichalcum Fist
first came to be.
[gasps]
The origin of our party?
♪