[indistinct chatter]
♪
[male pugilist grunts]
[screams]
Huh?
[male pugilist groans]
[thuds]
And it's over!
Winner, Angelica Diarmuit!
[crowd cheering]
[exhales]
[REANETTE]
Congratulations.
[RICK] You've finished
your preliminaries now, right?
Got 40 wins in a row.
And I'm not done.
I'll win my way through
the block league matches!
That's right!
We both will!
Are you seriously going to
try doing 40 matches
in four days?
Yeah, why not?
[ANGELICA]
You should factor in travel.
Haven't you heard
that most venues
try to keep
the bouts to one a day?
- Yeah.
- [sighs]
You've made it perfectly clear
just how unfamiliar
you are with the area.
It's legitimately impossible.
There are dozens of sites
for the preliminaries
all across the kingdom.
Distant venues are up to
a 100 kilometers away.
- Naturally--
- We should go.
- It's almost time.
- Oh, yeah, you're right!
Sorry, Angelica!
I have to get to my bout at
the Green Hill Arena by 10:00.
Did you not listen
to a word I said?
You can't
make it there by 10:00!
That place
is 30 kilometers away!
- Even by coach, it's--
- You're not
really suggesting a coach?
I'm in a hurry,
so I'll just run!
Why'd you make it sound
like mine was a dumb idea?
[RICK]
Well, see ya later!
[stomps]
[gasps]
How could my Flickering Feet
ever compare to that?
[ANGELICA]
Does the absurdity have no end?
Are you interested
in watching him
at the Green Hill Arena?
Well, yeah?
I would love to watch in theory
but there's no way.
Then would you kindly
allow me to take you there?
[ANGELICA]
That is the scariest question
I have ever been asked.
[Angelica screaming]
[Angelica pants]
[Angelica screams]
Why can't we just
stay on the ground
like normal people?
The streets are far too crowded
to move freely.
[Angelica screams]
[ANGELICA]
No! I'm done!
Put me down!
The Ossan Newbie
Adventurer, Trained to Death
by the Most Powerful Party,
Became Invincible
[birds chirping]
[Angelica vomiting]
[door opens]
Oh!
You came way out here
to watch me?
[whimpering]
Does it look like
I'm in a state
to watch anything?
That may have been
for the best.
I tried my third
Secret of Going Easy,
but it still needs
a little workshopping.
Are you ready to move on
to our next venue?
Yep!
[gasps]
I guess it's time for me
to get going, then.
[Angelica screaming]
♪
Schutgad Arena.
Litrina Arena.
He somehow managed to win
40 bouts in four days
without even breaking a sweat.
I don't know
what's real anymore.
[REANETTE] Next, he will clear
the block league matches.
[ANGELICA]
I can rest easy knowing
he's not in
the same block as me.
Might I ask you,
are you entering the tournament
with the intent to win?
[ANGELICA] I didn't come
all the way out here
hoping I would lose.
Though with that
40-something around,
I have no chance.
And the word has come in,
Mister Broughston has qualified
in the Eastern League.
[ANGELICA]
Broughston?
He's the one
who taught Mister Rick.
He's yet another S-rank.
[ANGELICA]
There's more?
What did I do to deserve
two monsters in the tournament?
Try not to lose faith.
Hmm.
Even with victory out of reach.
I won't lose, not to him.
[REANETTE] Someone
besides Rick, I presume?
[gasps]
Uh
Speaking of, where has
the 40-something gone to?
[REANETTE] He's headed
to the Tronia region
for a light jog.
[Angelica sighs]
[ANGELICA]
That's 600 kilometers
there and back.
[groans]
And I find it distressing
that I'm not surprised anymore.
I'm impressed
you can consistently
deal with a man like that.
[REANETTE]
I am not inconvenienced
in the slightest.
Not even a little bit?
With how often you're together,
what if someone suggested that
the two of you were in love?
That would be fine.
[gasps]
I will not deny,
the affections I harbor for
Mister Rick are quite strong.
Ah
How nice that you can say that!
Well, then, you don't have
a problem at all, do you?
[REANETTE]
No.
[MALE CLERK]
Excuse me, lovely ladies.
May I have a moment?
[grunts] Are you hitting on us?
Really, now
[male clerk groans]
[MALE CLERK]
All our part timers
ran out on us!
So please!
We're desperate
for people like you!
[ANGELICA]
Huh?
♪
[exhales]
[SNAPE]
Oh! Aren't you the pugilist
known as Rick Gladiatol?
Uh, yeah?
[SNAPE]
Pardon the sudden approach.
My name is Snape Resurrect,
and I'm the chairman
of the management committee
overseeing the Western League's
block battles.
And how do you know who I am?
You're the talk of the town.
What kind of chairman
wouldn't be familiar
with the fastest qualifier
in the history of his league?
[RICK]
Oh, of course.
- Uh!
- [door opens]
[MALE GUARD]
Excuse me,
Angelica seems
to be absent, sir.
Then not to worry.
Nothing we can do.
[RICK]
Are you and Angelica friends?
Yes, you could say
we're quite close.
I have long dealt
with the House of Diarmuit.
They have always treated
this humble merchant
very kindly.
[RICK]
If I may,
when did you retire
from being a pugilist?
What about me suggests
I ever was one?
Oh, you have a nice handshake,
and it felt like someone
who trained to fight
at some point.
You do live up
to your reputation,
Mister Gladiatol.
It was over 20 years ago now,
but I managed to win
one little competition
back in my day.
[SNAPE] I'll never forget that
sense of accomplishment,
or the roar of the crowd.
That said.
I retired
shortly thereafter at 23.
So, that wound up being
both the first and last time
I ever won anything.
That seems like an awfully
young age to call it quits!
[SNAPE]
I'm sorry.
I have gone on about
myself for too long.
It's easy for me to get lost
on memory lane,
talking to a pugilist.
Still, I am looking forward
to cheering on the competitor
my company has entered
in the coming tournament.
[RICK]
Understandable!
[SNAPE]
With that
Oh, if I may,
would you pass along
my regards to Angelica?
I hope
her excitement is in check.
[gasps]
[SNAPE] And please ask her
to look after herself.
[carriage rumbling]
[door shuts]
[Milicia gasps]
[MILICIA] Was everything
all right out there?
[RICK]
Yeah, why do you ask?
Didn't I just see you
talking with Mister Snape?
From the Dragonaut Company?
[RICK]
Dragon-what?
Ah, he did mention
he was a merchant.
Sounds like nothing
bad happened between you,
but you need to be careful.
He looks like a gentleman,
but there are rumors
that he's involved
in some shady business.
You don't say.
He also told me he's close
to the Diarmuit family.
[MILICIA]
For this year's competition,
he took over as lead sponsor.
No one expected that.
[RICK] Apparently, his company
put one of their own
into the competition.
[MILICIA]
Thanks to the sponsor's slot.
They get
one person in, guaranteed.
[RICK]
I didn't know about that.
[MALE CUSTOMER 1]
Wait, you saw them already?
Yeah!
The bunny girls this year are
the best ones I've ever seen!
There's a new dark elf girl
who's gonna totally
blow your mind, dude!
[RICK]
Wait, dark elf?
[ANGELICA]
Step right up!
See who's gonna win this block
of the Western League!
Who will earn their place
as a competitor in
the King of Fists Tournament?
[REANETTE] Please
proceed in this direction
if you would like
to place a bet.
[ANGELICA]
Come on, everyone!
Which seven are gonna qualify?
Great job, girl!
Love the energy!
- [laughs]
- [screams] Hey, it's not like
I'm doing this
because I want to,
so get that straight!
Did you not want to?
No one's forcing you
to be here,
dressed up like this.
I would've left,
had you not agreed.
I don't know.
Could you say no
to someone begging
with blood running
down their face?
- Yes.
- [ANGELICA] You're heartless!
[DOMULD]
Everyone, get out of my way!
[chuckles]
That's it, yeah!
Scream more!
[FEMALE STAFF]
Excuse me, sir. Please stop!
Shut up!
Keep whining
and I'll take you home instead!
[female staff screams]
[laughing]
[DOMULD] Huh?
And of course, can't let you
feel lonely over here!
[chuckles]
Huh?
Why didn't my hand
grab anything?
[growling]
[thuds]
[groans]
[DOMULD]
This bunny's got legs!
Please see yourself off
of the tournament grounds!
[RICK]
Angelica?
[Angelica screams]
Why are you dressed up
like that?
Oh!
You see. It's just
someone asked me, so I had to.
- [REANETTE] Good to see you.
- Oh, hey.
How are you?
[gasps]
I am all right.
Why do you look distressed?
[whimpering]
You're so
[ANGELICA]
Huh?
[gasping]
What? Why did she get
a different reaction?
[groans]
♪
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,
Trained to Death
by the Most Powerful Party,
Became Invincible
♪
[DANIEL]
He made it through
the Eastern League
preliminaries in two days.
And this says every match
was decided with a single blow.
Absurd.
[DANIEL] I can't believe
what I'm looking at.
[KELVIN]
The orc looks strong enough
to eclipse anyone else,
but that other guy
got through the Western League
in only four days.
[chuckles softly]
This year won't be boring,
at least.
♪
[boy chuckles]
[MALE CITIZEN]
Get back here, you brat!
[boy chuckles]
This is it.
[DANIEL]
Let's go.
[door opens]
Wait, what is this?
You scared?
♪
[DANIEL] You're the Ravenous
Wolf of the Slums?
[KELVIN]
Some call me that.
[whimpers]
[KELVIN]
Did a g*ng send you to k*ll me?
[DANIEL]
No.
Then ya mind cleaning up
this mess for me, old man?
I'm not about
to be your butler, either.
[KELVIN]
Thought as much.
Guess I gotta find
somewhere to dump them.
I'm a scout
who just met his next talent.
[KELVIN]
Hm?
For what?
Come to Heractopia.
There's nothing
that's out of reach
if you can fight there and win.
[sighs]
[DANIEL] Plenty of strong
fighters there, too.
Huh?
Yeah?
Well, fine.
Maybe I'll have fun.
I haven't seen that look
on your face in a while.
[chuckles]
Not surprised to hear that.
I haven't felt this way
in a while, either.
[RICK]
What's wrong, Angelica?
Why, whatever do you mean?
[chomps]
[RICK] Still feeling
down about yesterday?
Hey, you looked
super cute too!
Right?
[REANETTE] Yes.
You were quite popular
with a niche crowd.
Hmm.
[chomps]
- Hmm.
- Hm.
Oh, that's right!
Just remembered.
Someone was looking for you,
by the name of Snape.
- Uh?
- Huh?
[ANGELICA]
I'm unfamiliar.
Sorry.
[FEMALE ANNOUNCER]
Now, let's get ready
for the block league
competition!
We're gonna see
who will make it
to the main tournament!
Only one entrant
from each will qualify
and the rest
will be sent packing!
No one wants to get kicked out,
so let's get started!
[FEMALE ANNOUNCER]
Our first match, Block A!
Helen Thompson versus
Angelica Diarmuit!
I can't wait to see
who'll come out on top!
And now
get ready.
Fight on!
[ANGELICA]
Flickering Feet!
[gasps]
[grunts]
Ah, she's a little tense.
I must agree.
Miss Angelica
does not seem herself.
[Angelica grunts]
- [thuds]
- [crowd cheering]
[FEMALE ANNOUNCER]
Winner, Angelica Diarmuit!
[MALE PUGILIST]
Let's go! Chest shot!
[RICK] Eight Secrets
of Going Easy, three.
Quick strike as you pass by!
[gasps]
[thuds]
[RICK]
Yeah! Much better!
It appears the workshopping
was successful.
It looks just as ridiculous
as everything else.
♪
[crowd cheering]
[panting]
[REANETTE]
You have four bouts left.
[ANGELICA]
I've gotta stay on my A-game
to ensure my place.
I can't afford to lose any.
Just keep on
giving it your all!
- Today, you'll fight--
- [ANGELICA] Yeah.
I'll finish it fast.
♪
[crowd cheering]
Flickering Feet!
[TAYLOR]
Would you stay still
Level-Three Nature Magic,
Water Wall!
♪
Level-Two Nature Magic,
Thunder Arrow!
[Taylor groaning]
Her hit-and-run tactics
are clean,
and she's combined that
with some nature magic.
But it might not be enough.
[Taylor grunts]
What's wrong, little girl?
Don't tell me
that's all you've got!
You tired already?
Not on your life!
[ANGELICA]
Flickering Feet!
[grunts]
[gasps]
See?
Looks like you're starting
to lose some of that speed.
[ANGELICA]
No!
[Taylor grunts]
[whimpering]
[grunts]
[thuds]
[groans]
Angelica!
[thuds]
[FEMALE ANNOUNCER]
It's over!
Angelica
was able to land more hits
but Taylor Bridds
still takes the win!
One blow and she's down!
♪
[FEMALE HEALER]
All done.
I've mostly healed you up
but please go easy
on yourself tonight.
Hmm.
[door opens]
[door shuts]
[RICK]
So? Are you okay?
[ANGELICA]
I'm fine.
You lost because
you couldn't take it slow.
Just what does that mean?
Your opponent's defense
clearly gave him
the upper hand.
Couldn't you tell
it was a bad match for you?
[RICK]
But you used your usual tactics
and wore yourself out!
[ANGELICA]
I don't recall asking you!
[RICK]
Hey!
[indistinct chatter]
[RICK]
Come back, Angelica!
[ANGELICA]
Not happening!
[RICK]
It's a rough matchup
but I feel like the usual you
would've come out on top!
[ANGELICA]
Great, are you done yet?
If something's bothering you,
I would like to help!
Though, uh
maybe I can't?
But I would
at least like to try.
[Angelica sighs]
[ANGELICA]
Honestly,
what'll I do with you?
[chuckles softly]
[RICK]
It's about him?
I told you I didn't know
the guy you had met,
but I lied.
Snape is my fiance.
Wow,
your fiance?
[ANGELICA]
A while back,
he intervened in some problems
for the House of Diarmuit.
[ANGELICA]
Things took a turn a year ago.
My parents passed away
in an accident.
[rain splattering]
My siblings and I
did the best we could
to manage our lands.
But because
of our inexperience,
we fell into financial ruin.
[ANGELICA]
After that,
our terrible grandfather
decided to step in.
He told us
he made a deal with Snape.
If you ask me,
he's using us
to connect with royalty.
He promised enough money
to repay our debts
and in exchange,
he demanded
I give my hand in marriage.
My siblings and I actually
managed to repay
our debts on our own.
[ANGELICA]
But the deal was made.
It's too late.
[inhales deeply]
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Your fiance?
[ANGELICA]
Delay much?
Why'd you get engaged to him?
Wait, are scaley men your type?
I just explained,
if you were listening to me!
Old man!
Has your ability to process
information rotted away?
[RICK]
Ahh, sorry!
You're right!
That's my bad.
Anyway,
I checked into Snape's business
to look for some ways out.
[ANGELICA]
Thanks to that,
I learned he'd be
one of the main sponsors
for the tournament.
[RICK]
Sure.
Milicia told me people were
surprised he took the slot.
[ANGELICA] Which leads us
to my main point.
As the sponsor
of the tournament,
Snape is able to
- Huh?
- [civilians scream]
[indistinct chatter]
What's happening?
[ANGELICA] Hold on.
That's Taylor Bridds!
- [TAYLOR] Just let her go!
- [GEITH] Huh?
You should watch your mouth
when you're talking to me.
[ANGELICA]
He's here? But why?
I'll show you what to watch!
[thuds]
[GEITH]
Oh, yeah?
[groans]
[Taylor chokes]
[GEITH]
You little whelp.
Let me teach you your place!
[screams]
[groans]
[coughs]
[glass shatters]
Taylor's down?
Just like that?
[GEITH]
Let this loser be an example
for any other idiot who'll try
to tell me what to do!
Now,
why don't you tell me
what you're gonna do
to make this up to me.
Of course, sir.
I'm sorry!
I'll clean it up right away!
[GEITH] I think both of us know
I didn't mean the beer.
The only thing
that matters is how angry I am,
so let's focus on that.
How can a sweet morsel
like you make me feel good?
[slurps]
Huh?
What's this?
[GEITH] Should I make you
my next example?
[grimacing]
Let her go!
Right now!
[Geith scoffs]
[GEITH]
You're getting in my way?
I'll fix that!
[gasps]
Now, now.
Let's all take a breather.
[GEITH]
Huh?
And who's this?
Even more trash?
- [SNAPE] Geith.
- [all gasp]
[RICK]
Snape!
Please restrain yourself
and save some of that anger
until the tournament starts.
[GEITH]
Hm.
Move!
[door opens]
[door swings]
[SNAPE] I apologize for
the trouble he's caused.
Expect compensation
to come your way before long.
[RICK]
All right!
Who was that?
This mess was caused
by Geith Resurrect.
My younger brother,
by a great many years.
[RICK]
What?
Your brother?
Really?
[SNAPE] I acknowledge the
difference in personalities,
considering even a fly
is annoying enough
to drive Geith
to acts of violence.
He often causes trouble,
as no one is strong enough
to make him stop
but he also takes little
to calm down.
Angelica, my dear.
I do hope you didn't get hurt.
[ANGELICA]
I'm fine.
[SNAPE]
Wonderful to hear.
Your health is
precious to me, after all.
Hmm.
[carriage rumbling]
[RICK]
You said your main point
had to do with
Snape becoming the sponsor?
Would you care to elaborate?
How does that connect to you?
The amount of money
he offered my family
was astronomical,
so I looked into the assets
held by the Dragonaut Company.
Frankly,
they don't have enough funds.
[ANGELICA]
Which means,
he plans to earn that money
using the tournament.
If money is all he's after,
I'd have to imagine
there's a ton of it
at stake here.
But there's a lot
of uncertainty involved.
Huh?!
Unless it's fixed.
- But could he--
- [ANGELICA] He could!
He'll use his sponsor slot
to guarantee
the tournament
goes the way he wants.
So now,
all I have to do
is defeat his fighter!
[ANGELICA] Then I'll be able
to call off the engagement!
Sure, that does makes sense.
And it explains
why you became a pugilist.
[ANGELICA]
Of course.
Geith is the person
he's putting
in the sponsor slot.
[RICK]
I see why.
[ANGELICA]
I hate to say it
but even if I qualify to fight,
there's no way I can beat him.
- [RICK] We'll change that.
- Huh?
Join me
and I'll help you train.
♪
Huh?
[ANGELICA]
Uh, that's nice, but
why do I feel like
I should write my will?
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01x07 - Ossan, the Fastest Preliminaries Qualifier in History
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An adventurer who served with the strongest fighters finally sets out on his own, in middle age.
An adventurer who served with the strongest fighters finally sets out on his own, in middle age.