01x04 - The Ossan Becomes an Adventurer

[bunniefuu]

[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!

[expl*si*n]

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 k*ll 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]

♪

[expl*si*n]

[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!