01x04 - May I Go To See My Fists' Beloved One (Punching Bag)?

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I thank you again for

inviting me this evening,

Lord Zatharin.

Y-Yes, ma'am

See that you wear this.

I hope we're both able to

make favorable purchases.

Though it will be the final time.

Leo.

If Vankish's Redsky Dragoons

really are involved in this,

it's all the more reason to approve

Scarlet's undercover presence.

The auction is close.

We can probably get about ten

of our CIO agents into the auction.

Naturally, they will be forced to surrender

their arms within the auction venue.

Those we send in will be skilled combatants,

but only if they're armed.

Even if they use magic, they will likely

struggle to take Godwin into custody.

But your sister will remain

fully capable, even without weapons.

And if she can lay out everyone behind

the sl*ve auctions, including Godwin

her latest bloody nickname will likely be

The Kingdom's Iron-Fisted Savior.

MAY I GO TO SEE MY FISTS'

BELOVED ONE (PUNCHING BAG)?

The palace knights are in place.

Lord Leonardo.

Well done.

When Prince Julius gives

the signal, we'll enter.

Sir!

Everything's ready.

Now, if my sister can

just hold to her word

I'll allow you to go in, but please

avoid unnecessary fisticuffs.

All right?

Of course.

Thank you for your kindness, Brother.

It's no use. My stomach hurts!

Maybe I should have called it off.

Please be good, Scarlet!

What kind of sl*ve are

you in search of today?

I've heard there will be

an avian auctioned off.

I had so hoped to see one!

I'm going to look for an elf

to give my nephew.

I want to run a show where combat sl*ves

fight for the crowd's amusement!

But the crown jewel of the auction

is no doubt the beastkin—

I beg your pardon.

Of course.

That voice sounded familiar.

Ladies and gentlemen,

I thank you for your patience!

The auction will now commence!

Yes! I'm going to get

that sl*ve I had my eye on!

I dipped into taxpayer money for this!

Everyone here seems so well prepared!

I fear that the money I brought

won't be enough.

Oh, please.

I heard you seduced Palmian priests

and took them for quite a tidy sum!

Now, let us introduce our first item!

Behold, a rare one-winged avian!

Fifty gold!

Sixty-five!

One hundred gold!

Do we have any other bids?

Hey.

As there are no more bids,

sold for 100 gold!

Aren't you the mission commander?

What are you doing here?

I came to check on you.

Did you find Godwin?

Not yet.

Though I have a few ideas

of where he might be.

Now, our next item for bid!

The palace knights are ready

and waiting for my signal.

We'll start the bidding at thirty gold!

If you don't hurry,

they'll take your target away.

- Forty!

- Prince Julius.

- Sixty!

- I propose a trade.

- I propose a trade.

- Seventy!

I intend to thoroughly

clobber Minister Godwin,

so could you please tell the knights

to hold off a while longer?

Nothing would delight me more.

Watching you punch that fool is the reason

I joined the undercover team.

Yes, I had a feeling.

Now, if I were to do as you ask

what would you give me in exchange?

I shall vow unwavering loyalty to the crown

and kingdom for the rest of my life.

No. Not to the crown.

Vow your loyalty to me.

I'm sure it will come

to the same thing, in time.

You are next in line for the throne.

I can't wait. Swear it now.

That is my condition.

Then Yes, I swear.

Can I trust you on that?

That's not fair.

You've practically coerced me.

That's nothing new, is it?

This black-hearted prince.

We'll start the bidding at twenty!

Thirty!

So, where is Godwin?

Up there, overlooking the hall.

Then it's time for the show

A once-in-a-lifetime pummeling

spectacle by Scarlet El Vandimion.

You're free to be in the audience,

though I may go off-script and slug

a certain golden-haired lord as well,

so I would advise caution.

Now, I'm coming to see you

The one my fists have longed for

Their beloved punching bag.

Mama! Please don't go!

Chill out, kid.

Mama!

Don't struggle. There's no point.

Saint Diana. Please save us, Saint Diana!

Shut the hell up.

The saint doesn't give a damn

about the prayers of sl*ves.

Don't worry.

You and your mom will both be safe.

Counting on you, Scarlet!

You made sure to put

the innocent soldiers to sleep.

Your control is excellent.

Your compliments fail to please me when you

beat me out for first place on our magic exam.

You still haven't gotten over that?

Who the hell're you?

Appetizers before the main dish

Let's make a party of it!

Now, ladies and gentlemen!

During this intermission, please enjoy

Raldolth's Fifth Symphony,

"Dance of the Roses"!

What's going on?

At last we meet

my dear punching bag.

Scarlet El Vandimion?!

Y-You

How dare you show your face before me!

It's a pleasure to see you

this evening, Lord Heine.

Has your convalescence gone well?

The impudence!

Father, I'll handle this!

Lightning, descend from heaven

and strike down my enemy!

With royal authority, I issue this decree:

That spell is not permitted.

My spell didn't activate?!

Th-That ring

The Royal Seal, which can cancel

spells cast by anyone in the kingdom?!

The fact that you can use it means

Is it possible are you

Prince Julius?!

N-No! There's no way

Prince Julius could be here!

I-Indeed! If that's him, we're ruined!

You can't fool us, you impostor!

Th-They're right!

Call him, then!

My!

Is that you, Donovan?

Go, Donovan!

k*ll both Scarlet and the impostor prince!

You're late.

I was wondering where

my bodyguard got off to

Sigurd.

You're the one who lost me

so you could go off on your own.

So you're the meat sack

I bumped into earlier.

"Meat sack"?

It never ends!

Everyone, get him!

Get away, both of you!

Wh-What are you doing, Lady Scarlet?

Lord Sigurd.

Those are my meat sacks. Not for you.

I permit you to fight only

that lycanthrope. Is that clear?

The corrupt nobles are for me alone.

Have I made myself clear?

No objections!

Next, Tibonne's Third Symphony,

"The Beautiful Maiden"!

Wh-What the

We never got the signal,

so I came in to check, and

Father! Mother!

Your daughter has finally

stooped to mass m*rder!

I didn't k*ll anyone.

I used the back of my sword.

How?! You're using your fists!

Your whole body is the blade!

Not good! The patrons are escaping!

I don't think we can hold

the knights back any longer.

Wait! I have yet to clobber Minister Godwin.

Leo, go after Godwin.

This was not our agreement.

Worry not.

I'll see to it that Godwin

is clobbered by your hand alone.

I'm not sure I like the sound

of this conversation

Leo, I have exchanged vows with Scarlet.

Vows?!

Yes. So I must honor my word to her.

Are you serious?

You and Prince Julius have exchanged vows?

It's true.

I have sworn my life to Prince Julius.

Incredible

Oh, Scarlet!

And here I'd given up on you ever

finding that kind of happiness!

Father, Mother

I don't understand your reaction,

but I'm glad to see you happy, my brother.

They're both way too clueless.

Release.

Prince Julius's signal!

Go in, men!

For my sister, whose only joy was

in striking others, to marry so well

No! I must pursue Godwin.

Enchanted eye that sees

one thousand leagues

Clairvoyance!

I see him.

He's with his son, Heine.

They're heading for the roof

via the central stairway.

Wait.

Can it be

There's a dragon approaching the roof!

So Godwin really was working

with the Redsky Dragoons.

If he escapes to Vankish,

he'll be out of our reach.

This is the basement.

The roof is the fifth floor.

Even at our fastest,

can we catch them in time?

Scarlet, why are you removing your shoes?

To give it my all, of course.

Elder Brother Leo.

Look after Nanaka

and the others, I pray you.

Acceleration: Three Burst.

Scarlet!

Blessing of Chronoa: Acceleration.

By speeding up time around me,

I can move faster than a normal human.

I beg your pardon.

Triple speed certainly

takes a toll on the body.

But I can't allow such finely

aged meat to escape me.

We have to get away, Father!

Yes!

You wretch!

A common soldier like you should show

deference to men of high station like us!

Get down from that dragon

and meet us on the ground!

Human garbage.

Rex, do it.

I fear I can't have that.

Heine!

Good evening to you, Minister Godwin.

I missed you in our time apart.

Scarlet El Vandimion.

To stop Rex's tail with a single hand

You are magnificent!

It appears I've fallen in love with you.

Marry me.

I must refuse.

No mischief, now.

Not only did you land a blow on my face,

you knocked Rex out with one strike!

I've fallen for you even harder, Scarlet!

Are you delusional?

Accept my courtship!

Kindly withdraw it.

Those gorgeous blue eyes!

Like a jewelry box containing

all the worlds gems—

That is enough.

A woman who can kick like that

Even in Vankish, prized for

its warriors, I've never met one.

I beg of you, come with me!

You are certainly persistent.

Are you certain it is I on whom

your attention should lie?

Did you not come here to slay

the incompetent Godwin?

What?!

First Prince of the Vankish Empire,

Alflame Rare Vankish?

You're correct.

I came here to k*ll these men.

Y-You impudent brat!

I gave you all that information,

and now you're going to cut me loose?!

You promised to make me

a minister in Vankish!

You already sold out one kingdom.

You really thought I'd trust you

with the fate of another?

What?!

Graciously accept your traitor's death.

You will not deny me my meat.

Hardly ladylike to show your legs like that

But

That makes me like you even more, Scarlet.

And it's hardly gentlemanly

to seize a lady's leg.

What a lovely smile.

Have you decided to accept my love?

This man

You seem to hold your

endurance in high esteem.

I suppose I do.

Metallization, the blessing gifted me

by the God of Steel, Meteorr,

gives me an invulnerable body

that can withstand any physical attack.

It seems you have a blessing as well

But you cannot defeat me

with bare-fisted blows.

I would ask you to understand, step back,

and let me dispose of that scum.

I beg your pardon, Highness,

but I know a way to defeat you.

What is that?

Stand-up grappling?!

That's a very primitive

and effective

way of dealing damage

my lady!

I thank you for the compliment.

Are you finished resisting?

Yes. You appear tired as well, Highness.

Oh, please.

I'm perfectly fi—

What?

What a relief.

Had the contents of your head

been made of steel as well,

I truly would have had no recourse.

Wait, has she

A concussion?!

To think you'd bring me

to my knees like this

This kingdom of weaklings is unworthy of you!

Will you come with me?

I've grown weary of our dance.

Return to your kingdom at once!

Acceleration: Three Burst.

I haven't given up!

Well, then.

The moment I've longed

for is finally here

Minister Godwin.

W-W-W-Wait a minute!

I'm sorry for trying to k*ll you!

My fool of a son came

crying to me, so I had to!

And I'm sorry for using Terenezza to

break up your engagement to Prince Kyle!

Terenezza?

You knew her before?

I had no idea.

Oh, well, I didn't mean

I see.

So Terenezza had your aid.

Does that mean you instigated

her meeting with Kyle?

That you're the reason

I was humiliated at the ball?

No!

I just went along with her plan!

Y-Yes. I can give you useful information.

Let me be, and I'll tell you!

I know who Terenezza really is.

She's not actually from this world.

Sh-She was brought here

Reincarnated from another world

by the power of a goddess!

MAY I CLOBBER THIS as*h*le PRINCE?