01x22 - Yuusha no Risou

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You're not going anywhere!

Remember this. You're strong.

You can do that kind of thing, easily.

I agree with him about not knowing why
you picked this gig for scumbags, though.

Being a Brave doesn't
guarantee you're a scumbag.

So, I'll be the kind of Brave that isn't.

Is that right?

Maybe you can pull that off.

Considering you're King Arthur's daughter.

What the hell?

Are you making fun of me?

Nah. Just saying, having a
big shot dad's gotta be rough.

Don't screw with me...

Sensei, from the feel of it...

There's Nephilim.

They're headed this way.

I bet.

They probably made up their mind
on what to do once Drit went down.

Levi's still here to buy time.

Don't help her, got it?

This is a test.

Huh...

Is this girl actually kinda strong?

Obviously!

Because I am Master's first
apprentice, Jogamine Aki!

Ugh, what a drag.

Even if you leave an opening...

She won't go for it.

Because she doesn't try to
critically injure her opponent.

There's nothing I can teach
someone who fights like that.

Well, maybe there is...

But it's stuff I'd never actually try.

You're better than I thought.

Do not make me repeat myself.

A proud and capable educator,

and a lovely and obedient student!

There is nothing that can outshine us!

Compared to the fruits of our
relationship, you cannot—

Yeah, okay.

I knew it.

What a joke!

Come on. Is that all you've got?

She doesn't have the technical ability
or natural sense that Indo and Sara do.

Which means there's only one
option available to her.

Yeah, I saw this coming.

No way...

Compared to you...

My Master is much nastier!

And, therefore, stronger!

Also, compared to you...

I'm cuter!

This is kinda like the practical
exercise from before...

I would hate to have to
do that. Looks painful.

Come on, man, at least watch.

Seriously? You two are scaring me.

You two had better not try
and copy Jogamine.

All the spare limbs in the world
wouldn't keep you in one piece.

Huh, that was some pretty sensible
instruction I just gave.

Now, then...

She's coming at me.

That takes guts.

From this angle, Levi has the high ground.

With that high stance, a downwards
swing with both arms....

I won't be able to block
that with just one arm.

Or so you'd assume, right?

This is what happens when you
only fight second-rate enemies.

You get rusty.

You catch all that?

The trick is ceding an advantage
to the other guy, temporarily.

It's especially handy when you go
up against someone really tough.

Didn't that teach you how to
fight in a way that best suits you?

Yes, Master.

I won.

But am I mistaken, or
is the ground warped...?

Your brain is the only
thing that's warped, Aki.

And Sensei, you really could've
told us this stuff earlier.

Aw, pipe down.

Learning by doing is the fastest,
and it's more fun that way.

Not a damn fun thing about it!

I probably thought I was gonna die about
a hundred times, training like this.

So now, it's your turn to suffer.

You really are nasty.

Well, I'm a Brave.

You get it too, don't you?

Green as they are, these girls
were able to beat your students.

Right, Levi?

I figure that shows who's
the superior teacher here.

You're far down enough on the ladder,

I doubt you know anything useful.

But I may as well ask anyway.

Why did they develop E4,

and what's the point behind
this joke of a conflict?

Th-They're more desperate
than you might think.

The true goal is immortality.

They want bodies that regenerate.

As insane as that sounds, still—

They think it's the key to
solidifying their grasp on power.

So, they pinned their hopes
on an improved E3 formula...

But so few people are compatible...

And that includes those Nephilim?

And Drit.

And the giant.

You all were behind all of it?

Drit is...

While he is a failure,
he's still a moderate success.

That look... Are you angry?

Do you want to k*ll me?

Not really.

That's right! We're angry!

Do you people realize how much danger
you've exposed the innocent populace to?!

Such an outrage is not easily forgiven!

You'll be made to repent!

By you? Don't make me laugh.

You're just a doll.

What was that?

You're nothing more than—

Hey!

That was a close one, huh?

Hey, Yashiro, you're welcome, by the way!

Where do you get off?

Don't act so chummy.

That's so harsh. Aren't we friends?

Hey, Yashiro!

Try and be a little nice!
You're putting me in a spot!

We rushed here when we heard
you were caught, y'know!

Ended up having to k*ll a plane's pilot.

It was a whole thing.

He's not underselling it, Yashiro-san.

"Love thy neighbor."

Words of such profound wisdom.

I ask that you forgive Malta-san.

He acted out of concern for his friend.

That is to say, out of love.

H-Hey.

These guys are... genuinely crazy, right?

Like, do they mean that for real?

Master, I don't think we should
be associating with these people.

If you get corrupted to their level,

it may mean the actual end.

Yeah. Instructor needs me
watching his back.

Y'know, Yukine, that's the kind of thing
girls hooked by real dirtbags tend to say.

I would argue that may
very well be the case.

Or if not, it's close enough.

You're not wrong.

It's kind of a hazy line.

In Master's case, if you were to
look solely at his usual behavior,



Hey.

You're going Dark Lord hunting, right?

Let's make it a race, Yashiro.
How about it?

We'll see who can k*ll the
Coffin Count of Storms first.

Sounds good.

You wanna make it a bet?

How about it, Malta?

That's what I like to hear!

I want beer if I win!

You're on.

In lieu of a handicap,
I'll give you some advice, too.

Say what?

You wanna watch out.

What are these things?!

Oh my, look at all the lost lambs.

I must share the message with them.

You really think this is the time?!

Hey, Yashiro!

You're not playing fair!

Let's go.

Wait, shouldn't we...?

It's not a problem, Sara.

Poor b*stards.

Sara, do you know where she is?

Yeah. Up top.

So, she's gonna intercept us. Gutsy move.

I am going to k*ll the
Coffin Count of Storms.

I get the feeling that's how
it needs to be.

Welcome.

You arrived as quickly as I anticipated.

I suppose Levi and her people
were no match for you.

You truly are a reaper,

bringing death in short order.

It was due time for them
to be disposed of, as well.

With her addiction to ether,

sooner or later her mind would have—

Where's the grub?

I'm starving over here.

I could go for some beer first.

Then maybe some pizza.

Grab some gyoza while you're at it.

Because I'm pissed.

What's the point of this
whole charade, anyway?

Fess up. What do you get out of
being big boss to a bunch of yakuza?

You gonna play at being some
high-born lady until you die?

It's about order.

I would rather my own yard
at least be kept tidy.

It's that simple.

Can you understand?

And playing at being nobility
is quite enjoyable, you know.

After all, isn't playing at
being a knight much the same?

We are not playing!

You are a Dark Lord who makes the innocent
masses suffer for selfish gains!

See what I mean?

The Brave game seems rather enjoyable.

I am quite serious! There is
no sport in my statements!

I'm sure you are.

But k*lling me won't bring
an end to the conflict.

I'd imagine working with me would
benefit the world far more.

If you intend on playing hero,
you should keep that in mind.

What?!

Such shallow thinking.

Have you ever considered what
will result from your actions?

It is you who thinks shallowly!

If we tolerate evil for such concerns,

it will only lead to
more evil in the future!

Spare us this sophistry
and repent for your crimes!

Isn't that right, Master?!

You should know...

trying to use logic with Aki
isn't gonna get you anywhere.

We've tried explaining there are better
ways to do things, but she never listens.

Right, Sensei?

You've got a point.

Keep talking like that, Sara.

Anything that comes to mind, say it.

You are being too soft on
Sara yet again, Master!

Agreed.

You coddle her too much, Instructor.

Well said, Yukine!

While there's a saying that children who
need the most help are the most endearing,

I believe that as your brightest pupil,
I'm quite endearing myself, Master!

You're crossing the line
into being delusional, Aki.

How dare you?!

Keep it up, you two.

This kind of stupid
bullshit is just perfect.

Go on. Keep it going, Sara.

My old man is King Arthur.

You mess with me,
and he's gonna come for you.

This is quite the display.

Yashiro-sama, you've taught them well.

It seems they all realize what
their greatest strengths are.

I know, right?

I really do need you by my side.

And considering that Levi
has left an opening...

I'm sure you could not just
replace her, but surpass her.

As my knight, in the truest sense.

Levi, huh?

So, she was a "Storm Guardian"?

Your idea of the best of the best?

She was nothing more than a hired hound.

You, on the other hand,
I genuinely hold in high regard,

Yashiro-sama the Reaper.

Just think of the life
I could provide you.

Are you actually a dumbass?

Making a living in violence, being
forced to fight to the death.

As close as it is to what I already do,
I damn sure prefer my current life.

And more than that...

The only person I acknowledge
as royalty is His Majesty King Rob.

Now there's someone I'd volunteer
to serve as a guard for.

I'd rather die than be
one of your flunkies.

I see.

Then I suppose I'll simply
hound you until you perish?

Allow me to introduce you.

These are my Storm Guardians.

Sensei. It's just like we thought.

This room is bad news!

Instructor, you were more or less right.

I've got your back. You can count on me.

All right.

At this distance, Jogamine
won't be able to read her mind.

We've gotta get closer.

Indo wasn't able to defend
against that? Seriously?

No, it's not that—

Again, you are facing...

my elite Storm Guardians.

Do pay close attention.

Damn it!

I should have expected no less
from King Arthur's daughter.

That said...

I'm no slouch, myself.

This is your weakness, Yashiro-sama.

Her ether perception... how's it work?

Gotta figure it out.

In a fight, attention to detail and
quick reactions prevail.

Dark Lord Coffin Count of Storms!

Your wicked plot has come to an end!

The bond between master and
apprentice will see you laid low!

Next time, on Episode 23:

"A Brave's Truth."