01x02 - 4242 E-rank promotion exam

[bunniefuu]

[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 k*ll me

with training

and if I fail,

you'll k*ll 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!

[expl*si*n]

[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 b*ll*ts.

[RICK]

Which means?

Let's deal with

the smaller guys first!

- Yeah!

- Yeah!

I'll show you what it means!

[g*nshots]

[screaming]

[MIZETT]

This thing came out pretty well

if I do say so myself!

- Whoa, what the hell?

- What?

You wanna sh**t 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.