01x08 - Scales of the Heart

[bunniefuu]

[wind howling]

♪

Listen, this won't

just be hard.

I'll train you

to the brink of madness.

You sure you want that?

Yes

and you'd better not

hold back on me.

Hm, you've got resolve.

- [metal clanging]

- [ANGELICA] Um, what's this?

[RICK] To start we're only

doing 30 kilograms!

Slow down!

What sort of training

is this, anyway?

Don't forget

your strengthening spells.

You'll die.

Could you not skip

the explanations, please?

- We're off!

- Mm-hm.

- [Rick grunts]

- Huh!

I would still like

that explanation!

[screams]

The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,

Trained to Death

by the Most Powerful Party,

Became Invincible

[screams]

I feel like my limbs are gonna

detach from my body

at this rate!

What kind of cruel t*rture

are you putting me through?

Being pulled along by someone

who's faster than you

gives your body an idea

of how it'll feel

once you're able to move

at this speed without any help!

[RICK] You're already

good at accelerating

but you aren't stable when

you get to your max speed!

[ANGELICA]

Stop! Stop, please!

I just need a moment!

Rick!

Pretty sure

that's the first time

you've called me

by my actual name!

All right, pick up the pace!

Don't change

the subject like that!

If you could just

slow down a little bit,

I wouldn't have a problem!

When you think

you've hit your limit,

it's important to give it

a little extra oomph,

so we're gonna

keep on going at this pace

for six more hours!

[ANGELICA]

That's not "a little!"

Save me!

[wind rustling]

I can see them.

My parents!

[gasps]

They're waving at me!

I knew this training would go

well for a knight second class!

Oh, yeah?

Wait, I just noticed

that I still have legs.

[ANGELICA] I figured we had

left them behind hours ago.

[Angelica chuckles]

I still remember

when Reanette did this to me!

[RICK] I lost

consciousness immediately!

When my first day

of training was done,

I had already died three times!

[ANGELICA] So, you

really are trying to k*ll me.

But I still managed

to survive my first day!

Good one!

But it's just 12 o'clock!

We'll take a quick break,

then start our

afternoon session!

There's more?

[ANGELICA]

Please, have mercy.

I'm begging you to spare me.

Well, let's pick this up

in one hour.

[Angelica squealing]

Don't pretend like

you can't hear

when I'm about to die!

[horse neighing]

[gulping]

♪

[chewing]

[sighs]

[ANGELICA]

I did enough.

Yeah.

Knowing your limits

isn't "running away."

And besides,

I signed up for training,

but that was t*rture.

This is a strategic retreat

for my own wellbeing.

Out here,

Rick will never find me!

- I found you!

- [spitting]

[RICK]

I didn't know this was here!

I searched the whole

kingdom for you!

But it's only been

fifteen minutes

since I ran away.

[gulping]

♪

[sighs]

May I presume

you've arrived to scold me?

Then please go ahead

and give me your worst.

Hm?

Wait, what for?

It's no big deal.

Oh, really?

I understand

why you'd wanna run.

I can't say how many times

I tried those two years

or how many times

that I bit the dust.

[thuds]

Hmm.

[BROUGHSTON]

Seems he died again.

Alicerette, I need magic.

Here!

♪

Ah?

[gasps]

[BROUGHSTON]

Good, you woke up.

Huh?

I died again?

[BROUGHSTON] Alicerette lent me

a portion of her magic.

Enough to revive you

2,000 more times.

- Oh, great.

- [Alicerette giggles]

Now, let's pick up

where we left off.

Go, Ricky, go!

You got this!

For a while there,

I got used to dying.

Most people only

experience it once, you know.

I'm amazed you made it

through two years of that.

[RICK] I once told

Broughston I was quitting.

Thanks to him I remembered

why I was there.

He told me it was all

a matter of perspective.

Regrets aren't

necessarily easier

to live with than pain, right?

♪

So, I visualized scales

in my mind

and I weighed the two of them.

♪

Of course,

since you're still here,

your scales tilted in favor

of your current pain.

[RICK]

Yeah, but y'know what he said?

"Even if you had

chosen to quit.

I would have still

seen you off with a smile."

And frankly

those words made

everything feel easier to bear.

♪

Hmm.

[ANGELICA]

Honestly

I loathe the customs

of nobility.

What?

[ANGELICA] I've felt like

they were being shoved

down my throat all my life.

Etiquette and how to dance.

- [donkey braying]

- [ANGELICA] Makeup and fashion.

[ANGELICA] I must

have enjoyed them, right?

No!

I would gladly throw it away!

Huh?

[ANGELICA]

That's why I'm here.

It is not as a noblewoman

but as a fighter

that I will contribute

to the House of Diarmuit!

And to that end

I have long dreamed

of becoming the first

female knight special class.

♪

My scales tilt in favor

of my present suffering,

now and forevermore!

No doubt, I can see that!

[wind howling]

[RICK]

Double checking.

Doesn't your fighting style

use a modified version

of the knights' sword work?

[ANGELICA]

That's correct.

So, if you had a sword,

you'd be stronger.

Wouldn't you?

Yes, but unfortunately,

pugilists aren't

permitted weapons.

With that in mind

I've chosen a technique

that'll turn your hands

into swords.

Come again?

You can do that?

Of course, you can,

after a few lessons

from a real pro!

So, Reanette will teach you!

Hello, Miss Angelica.

Shall we begin?

[indistinct chatter]

All right!

We've got the final match

between Block C's top two!

Each of them went

seven and one!

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

Silver Helgand

and Angelica Diarmuit!

No matter what happens

only the winner

will be allowed entry

to the tournament!

♪

[groaning]

What is this?

Where's the cute Angelica

we've been cheering for?

Her elegant style

won't work against Silver.

She's at a clear disadvantage

unless she can adapt

to a change in foe.

And now, let's get ready

for a fight!

[Angelica growls]

[grunting]

[both gasping]

[growling]

What?

Oh, we have a winner!

Give it up

for Angelica Diarmuit!

It appears her training

has been a success.

That endorphin high she's on

could be a problem, though.

- [ANGELICA] Let me go!

- [MALE REFEREE] Please relax!

Take it easy,

- the match is done!

- I'm not ready to die!

[ANGELICA] They're staring,

and not out of admiration.

I blacked out.

What did I do in the match?

Who cares?

You won,

and that's what really counts.

And now you earned yourself

a place in the tournament!

Right?

[REANETTE] The looks are simply

out of fear for their safety.

I was that bad?

[door creaking opens]

Ricky's in here!

[humming]

Glad to see you're back,

Alicerette!

The crew's together again!

If I may ask,

you left on rumors

that one of the Jewels

was in the Empire.

Did that prove true?

Not even a bit.

We couldn't find a thing.

It's a shame it wound up

being a waste of time.

Oh, well.

No way for us to know

without putting in the legwork

to check it out.

- Welcome to our inn!

- Hm? Hm?

Aren't you a sight

for sore eyes?

How about you and I

go and uh

Uhh?

Here, please follow me, boss!

- Thanks.

- [gasps]

[MILICIA]

He came back for me!

Wait, wha

[indistinct chatter]

[chomps]

It's all so good!

I'm so glad you like it!

I'll have to tell my father

you said that!

So, hear you've been

having some fun

on the east side of town.

Indeed.

The tournament houses a Jewel.

After we become champion,

it will be ours.

I wanna play this game!

You'd destroy the arena,

so, no way.

Blonde girl down there.

Angelica?

Is it true you've earned

a place in the tournament too?

You are correct.

I owe much of that

to the training Rick

and Reanette gave me.

Very good.

Though I admit, I thought

I would die a few times there.

But unlike me, you had some

baseline talent to work with.

She learned faster

than I could've hoped!

Even so,

time just isn't on my side.

Trust in the training you did.

However short,

the effort you put forth

is certain to yield results.

I agree.

Having faith in your hard work

is half the fight.

You are capable

of more than you know.

I dunno what's happening

but go you!

You're gonna show them all!

Don't hold back!

[gasps]

♪

Hm.

♪

The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,

Trained to Death

by the Most Powerful Party,

Became Invincible.

♪

The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,

Trained to Death

by the Most Powerful Party,

Became Invincible

[crowd cheering]

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

Welcome, everybody

to the 113th

King of Fists Tournament!

[crowd cheering]

Take a look at our entrants!

These beasts won their way

through the qualifying rounds!

Set by our impartial lottery,

let's take a look!

Here's the matchups

for round one!

First up, Herman Mueller

versus Geith Resurrect!

Geith is the contestant entered

by our tournament sponsor,

the Dragonaut Company.

Second, we have

Angelica Diarmuit

versus Doug Heap!

- Yeah, Angelica!

- Yeah, Angelica!

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

After that, we've got

Rick Gladiatol

versus Selina Kaine!

[RICK] I was scared I would

have to fight Broughston!

I'd rather withdraw

than go through that.

[chewing]

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

Our fifth match,

Donnie Fischer

versus Broughston Ashorc!

Let's go, boss!

I know you can win!

All right, don't give the boss

those sexy eyes.

I have no idea what you mean!

Oh, sure, you don't!

I said I don't, so I don't!

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

Our eighth match,

we've got Eddie Grace,

versus the legend

who has dominated

this tournament

for three years in a row!

Our champion, Kelvin Wolwolf!

[crowd cheering]

Do ya think he's feeling up

for it this year?

Whether he's up to it or not

doesn't change the fact

that he'll win.

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

There you have it,

the pairings for round one!

We're taking bets

on who will win each matchup.

So, make your predictions

and walk away rich!

Notice something off?

Hm, notice what?

[ANGELICA]

This "impartial" lottery.

Look, how it panned out.

Geith won't fight Kelvin

or Broughston till the end.

So they wanted to save

the most dangerous fight

for the finals

to boost their odds?

The brackets are fixed

to work with their plan.

They likely mean

to impress the audience

with Geith's strength

right away.

[ANGELICA]

Then, when the time is right

and the odds are higher,

Snape will place his bet.

If Geith throws a match

that he's expected to win,

they'll be able to get

a massive payout from his loss.

Right, and with that

we see how his fights

are planned out.

He can't start against

someone too strong,

but he's not ready for me

to beat him in round two!

What would you have done

if you didn't fight Geith

until the finals, and he tried

to throw the match?

Ah!

Ah-hh

Did you think about that?

[scoffs]

It was destined to go this way!

I'll take

that answer as a "no."

[yawns]

I'm already bored of this.

[footfall]

- [KELVIN] Look, who it is!

- [gasps]

So, you actually made it.

♪

We have,

and next, we take that belt.

I would love to see you try.

Don't count your chickens

just yet!

See you in the semi-finals.

[footfall]

You look like you're the one

who's challenging him.

I am.

Makes me remember

how you looked back then.

[DANIEL]

Welcome to my gym.

It's nothing fancy, but we've

had members in the semis

at the King

of Fists Tournament.

In that case, where can I meet

these semifinalists?

I wanna see

what they're made of.

♪

[chuckles]

[DANIEL] Why don't you say hi

to Garron over there?

Oh, and what if he dies?

[MALE CITIZEN 7A]

Hey, k*lling isn't allowed!

Also, there's

no weapons or armor.

Otherwise, the only rule

is victory goes

to the last man standing.

Sounds like fun.

Just don't get upset

when I knock this guy out!

♪

[grunting]

So, Garron's too much

for him, huh?

- Still, that wasn't half bad.

- No doubt.

This kid's got a feel

for how to scrap.

If he's this strong

without any formal teaching,

imagine what he'll look like

when we get

those skills refined.

[panting]

♪

[DANIEL] When you got

your first taste of defeat,

I saw it, you were changed.

[KELVIN] Yeah, after losing

to someone stronger,

I knew I had to get

stronger too.

Then, I lost to tougher guys

and started training even more.

The true battle I fought

was always against

the me from yesterday.

♪

[MALE ANNOUNCER 8A]

Wh-wh-what do we have here?

In his first tournament,

Kelvin has claimed

an overwhelming victory!

Right here we're witnessing

the embodiment

of ultimate strength!

Taking the 107th tournament.

The champion

Kelvin Wolwolf is born!

[crowd cheering]

Was that six years ago?

♪

[smirks]

And there's that face again.

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

All right, let's begin!

We have the first match

of round one!

Herman Mueller versus

Geith Resurrect!

Ready, combatants

fight!

[yawns]

[Herman grunts]

[sighs]

Are we starting?

Don't you look down on me!

[grunting]

[GEITH] [growls]

What a nuisance!

[all gasp]

One swing has that much power?

[grunts]

Then, I'll be sure

to dodge every hit!

♪

[HERMAN]

What's up with this guy?

I've fought people

with great defense,

but this is something

else entirely!

[groans]

Mosquitos will die

beneath my hand!

[ground rumbling]

[HERMAN]

Where'd he go?

♪

Oh, that's it?

[rumbling]

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

That's KO!

One hit and Mueller's out!

Winner Geith Resurrect!

[all cheering]

Quit buzzing so loud,

blasted flies.

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

This might be a first!

Has the sponsor slot

ever been so strong?

We've got a dark horse

on our hands!

That was brutal to watch.

But it seemed

kinda strange, too.

His offense and defense

are incredible,

but his form looks like

a total amateur's.

"Strange" is the

only word for that.

But if his number one goal

is to impress the crowd

then he succeeded.

[grunts]

♪

[RICK]

Uh-oh!

♪

[Broughston groans]

♪

Everyone's at the edge

of their seat

for the end of round one!

Eddie Grace

versus our reigning champion.

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

Let's welcome Kelvin Wolwolf!

[all cheering]

Finally, we'll see

what he can do.

I hope so.

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

All right.

Combatants, fight!

[grunting]

- [KELVIN] A feint.

- [grunts]

That didn't look like he

was just reacting quickly.

It seems more like

he already knew

what was coming

and prepared his counterattack.

Perhaps he trained

his olfactory senses

to understand through

his opponent's smell.

Dog people are known

for such tactics.

[BROUGHSTON]

He's able to detect

minute changes to hormones.

To make it simple,

let's call it Future Scenting.

♪

That's quite the skill!

I agree.

He's a magnificent pugilist.

[crowd gasping]

♪

And yet, he took a hit?

Seems like it.

He's not the fastest,

but is he slow enough

to mess up like that?

No way,

he's not really that slow.

He allowed himself to be hit.

But why?

- Go, Kelvin! Keep fighting!

- Go, Kelvin! Keep fighting!

- Show that guy who's boss!

- You're my hero!

[indistinct chatter]

[gasps]

[growls]

[grunts]

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

It's over!

He may have

scared us for a second,

but we have our winner!

Kelvin Wolwolf!

[RICK]

Hmm.

[MALE CITIZEN 7A]

C'mon, why'd he make us worry?

Ah?

He's become way too

inconsistent over the years.

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

And that's it, everyone!

Be back here tomorrow

for round two!

[MALE SPECTATOR 8C]

Over here!

I'm betting

on Kelvin and Geith!

[MALE SPECTATOR 8D]

Yeah, same here!

[MALE SPECTATOR 8E ]

That Geith

is an absolute powerhouse!

It's almost her turn.

That's right.

Let's see how well

her training's paid off.

- [SNAPE] Hello, good sir.

- Ah?

[RICK]

Oh, Snape.

Would you mind if I took

this seat next to yours?

No, please.

[Snape chuckles]

I see we have an adorable guest

accompanying us.

A pleasure, my lady.

Hmm.

I like bologna, mister, but

isn't that a little too much?

[Snape gasps]

Relax it's fine!

He's got adult problems

to deal with.

Poor green guy,

that sounds tough!

I must admit,

I'm at a loss here.

Isn't it better to watch

the fights from the VIP seats?

Not for this match.

My little brother is pitted

against my bride-to-be.

Wouldn't you want

to watch it up close too?

[footfall]

[groans]

I drank too much.

Hey, Geith!

Yeah, what do you want?

Spit it out.

I'm going to be

your opponent today!

[GEITH]

Oh.

So, you're that human female?

Snape told me to avoid

hitting your face.

Said he didn't wanna risk

ruining the visuals

at his wedding.

I'm curious how long you'll

be able to keep your cool.

You're in for a surprise

when you see the results

of my hard work!

Hard work?

Quit joking!

You could practice one kick

10,000 times,

for all I care!

All I do is spend my

father's money for fun

and I could still

squash you like a gnat!

That has to be a lie.

You can't have

a physique like that

without serious training.

Why would I bother

lying to a bug like you?

I just do whatever I want

and I stay ripped!

Guess I'm a real miracle

of nature, huh?

[GEITH]

Now, learn your place, girl.

I'll be sure

to miss your stomach.

Can't hurt

my brother's babymaker.

- [laughing]

- [Angelica growling]

Yeah I'll tear him apart,

bit by bit!

[crowd cheering]

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

All right!

Welcome to round two!

For the first match,

Geith Resurrect

versus Angelica Diarmuit!

Take him down, Angelica!

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 7A]

And now combatants, fight!

Flickering Feet!

♪

You know that won't work on me!

[gasps]

Ha!

[gasps]

[Geith scoffs]

[Angelica gasps]

♪

[ANGELICA]

Of course.

I'm aware my normal attacks

aren't enough

to actually hurt him.

[sighs]

♪

- Hm?

- Ugh?

She stopped using

her strengthening magic?

Can I take this

to mean you give up?

[ANGELICA]

You wish.

♪

I have faith

that you can succeed.

♪

[ANGELICA]

Magic Flow, Reverse Reflection!

[laughs]

Whatever you're attempting

is useless!

Flickering Feet!

[GEITH] Weaklings should

stay quiet and submissive.

♪

Thread Slash.

♪

- Ahh?

- That was it! -Huh?

♪

[ANGELICA]

Now tell me

who's the weakling?