01x10 - The Strongest Pugilist in History

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[FEMALE ANNOUNCER]

Winner!

Rick Gladiatol!

[crowd cheering]

[MALE SPECTATOR 1]

He actually took down Geith!

[MALE SPECTATOR 2]

That old man's got moves!

[ANGELICA]

Rick!

You did it!

I can't thank you enough!

It's not like

I've done anything

that's worth your thanks!

If I'm gonna fight,

I'll always fight to win!

[chuckles]

I'll make your effort

feel worth it!

I'll actually reach that level

in the next year!

And then,

watch out, because I'll catch

up to you too!

[chuckles softly]

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER] Everyone,

give it up for Rick Gladiatol!

Let's hear those hands!

[crowd applauding]

[ANGELICA] You seem calm,

all things considered.

Because I am.

Although I don't know why.

But if I had to guess,

perhaps I've always

wanted to see someone

who can bring Geith down a peg.

[ANGELICA]

Why would you want that?

[SNAPE] I have now seen

the man denied who,

with nothing but innate talent,

was able to utterly

shatter my life as a pugilist.

It is true

I've lost quite a lot today,

and yet,

I've still gained much.

Are these more

adult problems, like you said?

Looks like it.

Grown-ups deal

with all kinds of crap.

Though now,

you won't be my wife.

How unfortunate.

It's not "unfortunate"

if you're asking me.

Without enough money to fulfill

your end of the contract,

it's like the betrothal

never happened.

I'm sorry you don't get to

enjoy all the perks

of nobility.

Must be tragic for you!

That it is.

Would that

I could welcome a lady

as lovely as you into my life,

and into my heart.

I must say,

I was looking forward to it.

[gasps]

[SNAPE]

Yes, it's tragic.

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Episode 10

[DANIEL]

How are you feeling?

[KELVIN] Couldn't feel

any better if I tried.

- I've never known a pugilist

half as good as you. -Huh?!

You gettin' sappy on me?

Did you eat something funny?

Don't worry about anything.

Just give it your all.

Hmm.

♪

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER]

We're back to our semi-finals

with the second match!

The man who wins

with a single blow,

Broughston Ashorc!

Versus the three-time champion,

Kelvin Wolwolf!

[crowd cheering]

This is the first time

they've gotten this loud!

He's got a great reputation!

I'm glad you're back in time.

[KELVIN] This guy

is clearly something else.

I don't see

a single opening to attack!

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER]

Combatants, fight!

[thwacks]

Let's try a few things out!

♪

[Kelvin grunts]

♪

[CROWD]

Oh!

This is what I need!

There's no question

you're the strongest opponent

I've ever run into

in all my years!

That is a great honor.

[thuds]

[both gasp]

[Geith growling]

[roaring]

This again?

[grunts]

[stomps]

[roars]

[all screaming]

Geith, no!

It's the Dragon Ricorgen.

His blood must

be running rampant!

[screaming]

[roaring]

[KELVIN]

You kiddin' me?

Did you just not notice

we're in the middle

of a match here?

[growls]

[thuds]

[roars]

Wow.

I figured you were a small fry,

but not bad.

And yet!

[groans]

[thuds]

You shouldn't interrupt a fight

between real men.

[ANGELICA] He knocked Geith out

with one punch?

I was under the impression

Geith was sitting

at the top of A-rank.

Yes. Which means

there's only one conclusion

to be drawn

about the champion here.

We're dealing with an S-rank.

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER]

Attention!

Our deepest apologies!

This incident has caused

a number of injuries!

To prioritize

immediate treatment

our team has decided

to postpone today's match

until first thing tomorrow!

[gasps]

Well, yeah.

Fine.

Even though I do feel like

things were going my way.

Oh, were they?

I thought I saw

uncertainty in your strikes.

[BROUGHSTON]

Hmm.

Remember,

the only reason we're here

is for the Six Jewels.

Just keep your eyes

on the prize.

Nothing else really matters

besides Broughsy

or Ricky coming in first!

[chomps]

[munches]

Speaking of Rick,

did he not want to eat?

He said he felt like

taking a light jog.

He's gone to Claristia.

A "light jog?"

That's 700 kilometers.

Yes. Given when he left,

he should be

nearing the kingdom's border.

[ANGELICA] Sure.

Why would I be surprised?

[grunts]

[pants]

Uh.

Huh?

[RICK]

What a perfect curve.

♪

It reminds me of Reanette.

[rumbling]

Getting some training in?

Wasn't trying to startle you.

It's hard not to notice

all that noise.

You found me?

Bummer. This has always been

my secret spot

to get away from everyone else.

[chuckles nervously]

The match is tomorrow, though.

Aren't you worried

about overworking yourself?

[KELVIN] I needed to vent

some of that energy.

And it looks like

a new sparring buddy

just wandered into my space!

[Rick screams]

You don't mind, do ya?

Nah, I'm always happy to help!

- [grunts] -That must've

been his Future Scenting.

Nice!

Let's try the usual!

[screaming]

[KELVIN]

He's incredibly fast!

Well, color me confused.

If you can dodge my punch,

why did you take

so many direct hits

back at the tournament?

- I think I know.

- What?

Was your nose a little stuffy?

Way off!

But you are on to something.

Considering how strong you are,

I'm sure you get it.

[KELVIN]

I spent my youth in the slums.

Fighting was the best way

to pass the time.

But at a certain point,

those "fights" became

one-sided beatdowns.

Things started to look up

when I came to Heractopia.

[thuds]

[MALE ANNOUNCER]

Taking the 107th tournament.

The new champion

Kelvin Wolwolf has been born!

- [crowd cheering]

- [KELVIN] This sucks.

I'm just winning

over and over again.

[DANIEL]

Mm-hmm.

[thuds]

[MALE ANNOUNCER]

Taking the 108th tournament.

Kelvin Wolwolf goes

undefeated two years in a row!

What's more,

not a single combatant

managed to last a minute

before he knocked them out!

[KELVIN] It's happening

all over again here.

But it's okay.

As long as it makes him happy,

then I can't complain too much.

Even with my most

intense fights in the arena,

I couldn't feel a rush anymore.

Getting stronger was

the only joy I had left,

so I threw my heart

into training.

[footsteps approaching]

[DANIEL]

You notice?

The crowds at the matches

are getting worse.

[CLERK]

Well, yeah.

Every match has been

decided in a single blow.

Tough to stay interested.

[DANIEL] And what exactly

are you getting at, huh?

You're not suggesting that

Kelvin throw some fights,

are you?

[CLERK]

No! I wouldn't

say that out loud,

but we need to be practical.

If the public feels like

they know

how the fights will go,

they'll stop attending.

[CLERK] Our gym won't

survive if that happens!

[DANIEL]

If that's how it's gotta be,

then that's how it's gotta be!

[MALE ANNOUNCER]

The 109th

King of Fists tournament's

grand finale!

[crowd cheering]

[KELVIN]

I don't need to stay champion

if it's gonna

cause problems for him, but

[gasps]

[KELVIN] He's so slow.

I could still dodge it.

No, I can't.

I'm supposed to

let this one hit me.

Watch out!

[thuds]

[MALE ANNOUNCER]

Whoa! What's this?

Kelvin Wolwolf has

been knocked down!

[KELVIN]

The crowd's having fun.

Good.

This is for the best.

[MALE ANNOUNCER]

The king has fallen!

The undefeated champion

loses in an upset!

[KELVIN]

And I kept going from there.

Throwing in some bad days

with the good.

I made sure

to keep the crowd interested

but still took the title

three times in a row.

Which brings me here.

That's why it feels like

I'm not going all out.

If I wanna draw a bigger crowd,

I gotta make the matches look

closer than they are.

That's how I can

keep the gym afloat.

I'm sure this whole thing

sounds ridiculous

to an outsider, though.

Uhh.

Guess, you super-strong types

have it rough.

Huh?

Why would you need to guess?

[RICK]

Well

you should consider

a different approach

when you're up against

Broughston tomorrow.

Like, for your own good.

[KELVIN] C'mon.

Were you even listening to me?

Anyway,

sounds like you're fine!

See ya!

♪

Uh

♪

♪

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER]

Thank you for your patience!

We're 'bout ready to resume,

so get ready!

We have our second

semi-final match!

[Daniel grunts]

[FEMALE ANNOUNCER]

And for safety reasons,

defensive magic has been

cast over the spectators!

Please enjoy.

You may watch the fight

without worry!

So, we get a fresh start!

Let's have fun.

And now, combatants, fight!

♪

Let's go!

Rolling Fang punch!

[grunts]

♪

He rotated his arm

to strengthen the blow!

That sort of attack's

hard to block!

[RICK] If it can knock

Broughston's hand away,

it must be incredible!

An opening!

Quick, dodge!

[Kelvin grunts]

[rumbling]

[chuckle softly]

You're a real beast.

[BROUGHSTON] Would that

I could say the same,

but you are unchanged.

[grunts]

[BROUGHSTON]

Your form is lacking,

just like yesterday.

[KELVIN] The human

say something to you?

[BROUGHSTON]

Not at all,

but I've realized

something about you.

If I'm right,

you limit the strength

you use in your bouts,

giving the crowd

further entertainment

with a tense fight.

I can't deny,

you hit the nail on the head.

What's that?

I can't hear a thing.

You're the first in a while

who could push me,

but it's too late.

They'll know I deceived them

if I start fighting for real.

[BROUGHSTON] I understand,

at least the gist.

I'm a pro

who's lying to his fans.

Doesn't that make you

sick to hear?

No.

You are simply

putting the spectators' needs

ahead of your own.

As all pros should,

one might say.

Though it is sad

I will not fight you

at your full capacity.

Sorry, man.

I appreciate

your understanding.

As such,

I will answer you

with appropriate strength.

I'm limiting myself

to two fingers

for the rest of the fight.

[KELVIN]

Oh, really?

[BROUGHSTON]

And I swear to not move

one step

from where I stand now.

That should allow us to have

a reasonably fair match.

[chuckles]

Well, not like I have

the right to tell you

to stop messing around.

You've got a deal!

♪

[KELVIN]

He's actually blocking!

[screams]

Rolling Fang!

What?

[grunts]

[groans]

♪

[KELVIN]

He's pressuring me just enough

to entertain the crowd!

What's wrong?

Broughsy's starting

to fight all weird!

It's nothing.

Pretty sure

he's trying to be clever.

♪

[CROWD]

Kelvin! Kelvin!

[KELVIN]

Wouldn't it be fun

if we could

really lean into it?

But I don't have the luxury

to indulge in a real fight

against him.

If only

There's so many things

I wish I could test out

against someone like him!

Cut the crap!

[gasps]

Huh?

You think I can't see through

you after all these years?

You've been holding back

in your fights

and playing us all for fools!

Even with one eye,

it's plain to see!

What don't you get about this?

Have you forgotten

why you're fighting?

But, sir.

What about you?

[DANIEL]

So this is for me?

My dream is to train

the strongest pugilist

in history!

I've staked my whole life

on seeing it come true!

On you!

Hear me?

I want you to become

the strongest, Kelvin Wolwolf!

♪

Are you sure?

If I do this, it'll be over.

My dream lines up perfectly

with what you already

want to do.

You need to quit holding back

and follow your own dream too!

[chuckle softly]

You've gotta be the worst

businessman that I know.

But fine

[smacks]

I'll do exactly what

I've wanted from the start!

[rustles]

This is bad.

I'm about to lose control!

I'm so happy

I can finally fight for real!

Then, are we ready

to cast aside the facade?

Yeah!

I'm sorry ya had to wait!

From here on, you're gonna

get everything I've got!

[stomps]

[screams]

[both gasp]

Looks like five fingers to me!

Slipping up already?

[expl*si*n]

No. I am merely answering you

with appropriate strength.

[grunting]

Again, Rolling Fang!

Left yourself open!

[thuds]

Iron Body!

[thuds]

[rumbling]

Ah, excellent technique.

You're the man.

You know that?

Did something change just now?

You can't even compare this

to any fight before.

Could he always

fight like that?

[MALE SPECTATOR 1] Does that

mean he's been slacking on us?

[MALE SPECTATOR 2]

That is how a champion

- is supposed to behave!

- [MALE SPECTATOR 3] Oh, how

the mighty have fallen.

[KELVIN] We've hit

the point of no return.

Only way left is forward!

Surge,

O ye ruined fires of justice.

Burn the dam

to empower thine ember!

Level-Five Nature Magic.

Flame Wave!

Most dog people struggle

to use any nature magic,

no matter how low the level!

It can takes years

to get to the point

where those limits

don't matter anymore!

His perfect physique,

his natural talent,

and the technique

he's honed with practice!

The two of them have

one thing in common.

They're real prodigies!

[thuds]

[fire roaring]

[indistinct chatter]

How did I not know Kelvin could

use magic like that?

[DANIEL]

I had no idea either.

[fire roaring]

[fire crackling]

[grunts]

[KELVIN]

Flickering Feet!

Forceful Fist!

Take hold, O woodland, green!

Lure travelers to your depths.

Listen to the pulse

of the trees!

Level-Seven Nature Magic

Forest Rope!

[grunts]

He's seriously earned

the name "champion."

[RICK]

Oh, good grief. This sucks!

Huh?

[KELVIN]

Throw thine lance

sacred messenger

of good fortune.

Pierce the earth

defiled by mankind.

Carve that sorrow

immutably into the land!

Wow, that one's good!

- Pretty strong!

- Quite.

Level-Eight

Nature Composed Magic.

Wait, level-eight?

[gasps]

- Hold on.

- [GARRON] Is that a meteor?

[KELVIN]

Angel's Tear!

[MALE CIVILIAN 1]

Are you kidding?

[MALE CIVILIAN 2]

What's happening in there?

Can we even

run away from it?

[indistinct chatter]

No.

This sucks!

This is legitimately

worst case scenario!

I grant you, it's shocking,

but I don't understand

why this would scare you

of all people!

In what world

would I not be terrified?

The champion is much stronger

than I had imagined!

And that means,

knowing Broughston,

he won't be able to hold back!

[gasps]

[BROUGHSTON]

Yes.

You should be

strong enough to survive.

[stomps]

[rumbling]

[grunts]

Uh?

[Broughston screams]

[explodes]

[ALL]

Uhh.

That spell was

cast at level-eight

and it's weaker than his fist?

[BROUGHSTON] I acknowledge

your conviction to fight

until you've used

every drop of your strength.

Your drive has touched me.

So out of respect,

I shall answer

with my own convictions.

[RICK]

He did it.

That's a quarter thumbs-up!

[ANGELICA] Is that supposed

to mean something?

[REANETTE] It's a tradition

seen in battles between orcs.

A promise to abandon

all defense

and simply trade blows.

So now

Broughston's only gonna

focus on his offense.

[stomps]

And who knows what kind

of destruction he'll cause?

[stomps]

[KELVIN]

What's happening?

I've never felt

this way before.

Could this be

fear?

[stomps]

[Kelvin grunts]

[KELVIN] He's too fast

for me to figure out

what he's gonna do!

[groans]

[groans]

Even though he missed,

the shockwave still hit Kelvin

with such force?

This is beyond insane.

Hold on, is Broughston

Hey, don't blank out now!

[stomping]

[Kelvin panting]

[KELVIN]

Aw, crap.

[screams]

Level-Seven

Nature Composed Magic.

Flame Sword!

Storm Javelin!

Lightning Axe!

[KELVIN] C'mon.

He hasn't even blinked!

[panting]

He's gotta be

running low on magic.

I'd think so, after casting

that many high-level spells!

♪

[Kelvin groans]

[cracking]

[screams]

[Kelvin groaning]

[groans]

Is he out?

No.

He used Flickering Feet,

guard magic,

and Flowing Strikes

to soften up the impact.

How'd you see any of that?

[Kelvin coughs]

[spits]

[KELVIN]

It only took one strike

to mess me up pretty bad.

He's even tougher

than I thought.

Anyone else would be

dead right now.

[breathing shakily]

If I gave up,

I could go back home and rest,

but I asked for

a strong opponent,

and I sure found one.

This is it.

This is the feeling I've been

chasing after for years now!

Stand!

Keep going!

I'm up!

I can fight!

[panting]

I'm out of magic,

but my will is still strong!

[Kelvin screams]

Even so, he can't feel good

after taking a hit like that.

[screaming]

[gasps]

[panting]

[KELVIN]

I never knew

there was still this much room

left for me to grow.

[MALE SPECTATOR 3]

Let's go, Kelvin!

[MALE SPECTATOR 4]

Stand up, champion!

- You can't let him win!

- You're not out yet!

[GIRL SPECTATOR 1]

Come on!

We've seen you overcome

way more than this!

[CROWD]

Go, Kelvin! Go, Kelvin!

[KELVIN]

Still?

Even after I've deceived you?

♪

[Kelvin breathing shakily]

[screaming]

You're not done!

[gasps] Listen to them!

They're enthralled!

One more punch!

I can do one more!

If you've got

nothing else left,

then burn your soul for fuel!

Speed of Flickering Feet.

Forceful Fist strength.

The technique of Rolling Fang

wrapped up in a Flaming Sword!

[screaming]

[roaring]

[thwacks]

♪

Good.

That was well done.

Let me ask you, Kelvin Wolwolf,

was that the last drop?

Huh?!

[Kelvin laughing]

Yeah.

I had fun, fighting you.

Most I've ever had.

Then to honor you

for a magnificent fight,

I give my sign of respect.

[thuds]

[wind gushing]

We're not done.

He's still got a long road

ahead of him

until he's the strongest

pugilist ever known.

But even if you're

not the strongest,

there's no doubt

you're the best.

[thuds]