01x09 - The Princess and the Assassin

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So that's how it is…

I have a good idea about
your relationship with her.

Well…

That aside, what was that magic,
Master Yuuya?

You teleported us from the entrance of
the Darkest Regions to this house!

I just made up that magic for traveling.

Is something the matter?

Geez, listen here.

You might not seem to be aware,

but teleportation magic is
a legendary-class magic!

It's a type of magic that
only exists in fairy tales.

If people find out
that someone uses it,

the world would be turned upside down.

That news will certainly lead to a w*r.

That far?

That's right. So promise me one thing.

Don't use that magic in public.

I-I understand.

I guess I can also expect
that side of yours, Master Yuuya.

So…

How long are you going
to pretend to be asleep?

You've realized it, huh?

From the very start.
So did Master Yuuya, of course.

He is just too kind,

so he pretended not to notice
and watched your situation.

Let's say there is a soul
That can destroy this whole world

Indestructible even by
The greatest of magic spells

I won't let anyone take it away

Even if I die, this one belongs to me

Blooming in a calm landscape
Are a streak of good luck

The unprecedented, dreams
Floating rapids and hope

Let's make such a turnabout come true

Like reaping reality with ideals

Even if at the narrowest point
In the process of elaboration

Was a life of fading azure sky

Still, I believed in something
And lived my life

Let's say there is a miracle
That can change this whole world

Enough to make a dead tree bloom

If I could become stronger

To make such miracle a reality

Let's say there is grief and pain
That can destroy this whole world

Indestructible even by
The greatest of magic spells

Indeed, both of them
And everything else

They are not useless at all

I want to see a tomorrow

Where we can laugh together

So, do you have anything to say
about yourself?

What will I gain from it?

Who knows?

I just want to know more about you.

Nonsense.

Just k*ll me already.

Um…

I want to know more about you as well.

And why you did this…

It's not that interesting of a story.

I was an orphan.

I would scavenge…

and steal for a living.

Stop there, you brat!

-Darn! Where did she go?
-I was struggling to live each day.

Until one day,
someone took me under his wing.

That person taught me
a variety of academic knowledge,

including, but not limited to,
reading and writing.

And he also taught me how to live.

Many of the techniques
were assassination-related.

That person, my master, to be exact,
was a professional at it.

You're a member of the Dark Guild, huh?

Dark Guild?

Theft, fraud, ill*gal drugs, m*rder…

It's a criminal organization
that takes requests of all kinds of crime.

I joined the Dark Guild like my master.

As I completed countless
assassination requests,

before I knew it,

they started calling me Headhunter.

You're the Headhunter?

You're that skilled assassin?
Even I know about you!

Did you also know about this, Night?

So you had already noticed
in the beginning.

And just the other day,
I received a certain request.

The request was to assassinate
the first princess of Kingdom Arselia.

The result is as you can see now.

Well, I've told you everything.

Do whatever you want.

Why are you saying that?

A death penalty is inevitable
for my attempt to harm the princess.

The Dark Guild assassins will also k*ll me

if they find out
that I failed my mission.

My fate meets a dead end,
whichever way it is.

No way…

What? Are you taking pity on me now?

We only trained together
for a short period of time to begin with.

Worrying for someone like me
is just nonsense.

Nonsense if I'm not!

Sure, we didn't spend
a lot of time together.

But I value every second of it.

I still consider you as my friend, Luna!

So, please don't say something so tragic…

But…

It's already over for me…

My future can't be changed.

Hello! Don't leave me out, will you?

Why are you talking
as if you're meeting your demise?

Are you saying you'll overlook what I did?

No. Since you have nowhere to go,
might as well serve me.

I'm hiring you as my bodyguard.

What in the world are you thinking?

Master Yuuya and I are the only ones
who know that you attacked me.

There won't be any problem
if we remain silent.

Besides, even the Dark Guild won't be able
to lay a hand on the princess' bodyguards.

Don't you get it?

I'm an assassin, a criminal.

Gosh, you sound like a broken record.

Just accept my offer and work for me!

It's not as simple as that, is it?

Besides, someone so dark like me
doesn't fit to stand

next to someone so bright as you.

I have k*lled many people
with these hands.

These hands are dirty.

What are you saying?

This is a such fine hand, though.

I mean, very delicate. My gosh.

What did you do to make them
so extremely smooth?

That's because Yuuya's bath…

Wait, no!

That's not the point I want to--

Shut up! Zip it! Fall silent!

You've failed to k*ll me.

You've lost to me
the moment you failed.

A loser should just shut up
and obey the winner!

You hear me? You're my bodyguard now!

Yes…

Captain! We've reached our limit!

Let's trust him and retreat now!

Crap!

Lady Lexia!

May you be safe!

Are you sure about this?

It's coming from me, so it's fine.

Also, you can call me Lexia.

And I'll call you Luna.

What an outrageous princess…

So you're saying that's
your first order to me?

All right, then, Lexia.

Yes.

Let's continue where we left off.

You were talking about
Master Yuuya's bath, right?

Listen and be amazed, Lexia.

Surprisingly, Yuuya has
a "drop item" for the bath!

If you take a bath in it, not only
will you recover from fatigue,

but your mana will also recover.

It even beautifies your skin!

What's that? That's not fair!

I want to take a bath, too!

May I, Master Yuuya?

S-Sure…

Hooray! Luna, we're bathing together!

W-What!

Just come.

Do you want to join us, Master Yuuya?

H-Hey, Lexia…

Th-Thank you, but I'll pass.

My, that's too bad.

So relaxing.

Yuuya's bath is the best.

So, do you have feelings
for Master Yuuya, Luna?

W-W-What are you saying?

Yu-Yuuya and I… we're…

We're just friends…

Are you sure?

It seems to me that
you have feelings for him.

It must be your imagination.

Then there's no problem
if I marry him, right?

You can't do that!

See?

No, what I mean is…

If you're just a friend, then
it's not your business if I marry him.

It's true that I admire him
as a friend in training,

but I honestly don't know
if that's all there is to it…

Yeah, I've decided.

I'm declaring w*r on you.

You're declaring w*r on me?

That's right. You may not realize it,
but what you're feeling is exactly love,

and, by the way,
I'm in love with him as well.

Love… you say?

So this is a battle.

If I can marry Master Yuuya, then I win!

How about that?

Are you willing to let me
take him from you?

No…

Yuuya's mine!

Then, I'll take that as a yes
to my declaration of w*r.

Bring it on.

Well then, from now on,
you are my guard and my rival.

Um…

Then, I'll prepare for the dinner.

Right! Master Yuuya!

What's wrong?

I will make the dinner!

Here!

It's more difficult than I thought.

Geez!

Why can't I cut it properly?

Oh, my?

Um…

Miss Lexia…

I'm terribly sorry, but…

-Delicious!
-It's delicious!

I'm glad it suits your taste.

That's my Master Yuuya!

Yuuya!

Y-Yes, ma'am!

Um…

Can you feed me, Yuuya?

What…

Wait a minute, Luna!

Actually, I'm still recovering
from my injury…

It's hard for me to move my body.

I get it.

Here…

Master Yuuya.

Feed me also like you fed Luna.

B-But…

You're not injured, Miss Lexia…

It's a princess' order!

A-All right…

We're all good now, right?

No.

Now it's our turn to feed you.

Now, open your mouth…

Don't hold back and munch this!

Okay…

I'm so exhausted today…

Mr. Owen!

Lady Lexia!

I'm glad you're safe!

Nothing happened to me at all.

I'm sorry for
suddenly separating from you.

Well, I have a lot to say about that,

but it must have been
difficult for you, too.

So, who is this?

I haven't introduced him properly, have I?

This is Night, my new family member.

Sir Night,

thank you so much for
saving Lady Lexia at that time!

And…

Who is the lady over there?

Um…

She's Luna, the assassin
who tried to k*ll me.

But she will be working for me
as a bodyguard from now on.

M-Miss Lexia!

My tongue slipped.

Please stand back, Lady Lexia!

Stop what you're doing, Owen!

I can't! She's an assassin
who's targeted your life.

You're right. That's why
I hired her as my bodyguard.

But… I don't get your reasoning, Milady.

You're such a pain in the neck!

You may beat them, Luna.

You're really an idiot.

Why's that?

Mr. Owen.

Miss Lexia has already
reconciled with Luna,

and as she said,
Luna has become her bodyguard.

What if that's her true motive?

It'll put Lady Lexia in danger, you know?

You're so fussy about everything.

If Luna ever so desires to k*ll me,

she would've done that last night
when we were sleeping together.

Wha…

You were sleeping together?

What? We stayed at Master Yuuya's house,

so of course I slept with her.

S-Sir Yuuya?

I'm sorry…

I still don't fully trust her,

but we'll stop pointing our swords at her.

Um…

Mr. Owen…

It's really hard for me to say
this at a time like this, but…

You can't go to the royal palace?

That's right.

What? You're not coming with us?

I have some personal matters…

I have to go to school…

I'm sorry.

If only we had left yesterday…

There's nothing I can do
if you have personal matters…

I'm terribly sorry!

Well then, Sir Yuuya,

I would like you
to come to the royal palace

at your earliest convenience.

If you go straight on this road,
you will come to a small town.

You should ask there for
directions to the royal palace.

Well, goodbye again, then.

Take care, Luna.

Sure.

Master Yuuya!

See you again at the royal palace!

Take this as…

my gratitude for all you've done,
and a declaration of w*r.

Remember that until
the next time you see me!

Hey, Owen!

Stop the carriage now!

It's such a nice day today, isn't it?

Geez, Owen!

Stop the carriage! Stop it!

I want to give Master Yuuya
a kiss as well!

Wow!

Who knew a place like this existed.

…a declaration of w*r.

I wonder what was that about…

Well, it's no use thinking of it…

Say, Night, wouldn't it be refreshing
if we took a bath here?

Outdoor baths are the best, after all.

Wait, who are you?

Was it here when I got in?

YOU'VE SUCCESSFULLY TAMED IT

Looks like I've tamed you…

Looks like you've come to an agreement.

Let me appraise you, anyways.

UPGRADED TO THE SKILL (OF IDENTIFICATION)

So I can upgrade skills like this?

All right, then Identification.

MOUJU
LEVEL: 490

Mouju?

Wait, the skills are visible as well now?

I see…

Hey, can you try this
Sanctuary skill for me?

Wow, my body feels lighter.

Is this some sort of healing skill?

Thanks!

Now I know you're an amazing fellow.

I need to give you a name as well.

A color resembling the sky before dawn…

I've decided. I'll name you Akatsuki.

Nice to meet you, Akatsuki.

By the way, where's Night?

Wait, what!

The Golden Week's already over!

Thank God, I made it in time.

Okay, we'll begin the homeroom session.

We're going to discuss about
the class match event.

Which is…

the ball game tournament!

The results of the ball game will affect
my bonus as this homeroom teacher.

So, make sure to give this
your utmost all!

Yes…

Until the ball game tournament,
we'll be playing

the ball games in this PE class.

Today is soccer!

It will be mixed teams.

We'll kick-off the game
after stretching.

Yes!

So, you're the goalkeeper?

Yeah, because I still
don't understand the rules.

At least for now.

All right, we'll begin!

All right!

Dang it!

Man, Ryou's too strong!

Isn't he alone enough as a team?

His team is a sure-fire winner with Ryou.

Ryou's indeed amazing.

Yeah, but we need one more trump card…

Kaede, can you jump?

Sure, but why?

Just do it.

You mean, like this?

That's good.

And just like that I will…

I-I didn't see anything!
I swear I didn't see anything!

Same here.

Hey, Rin!

Stop it!

Well…

Should we use this deadly weapon
of yours in the tournament?

What are those girls doing?

Wha…

I certainly received your
passionate message, Kaede!

Damn! You even raised
the enemy team's morale?

Now I shall not be defeated by anyone!

Here goes the supreme shot

of a soccer prince!

Wait, did he just…

Did he just teleport?

What do I do after I get the ball?

Dude! Just throw it
as far as you can.

As far as I can, huh?

With the feeling I had at that time.

Does this count as a goal?

That's not the point!

Hey, for whatever purpose

Are we to keep the hate deep inside?

Hey, whatever shall we do

To become kinder to all?

I met you on a night like that

Thinking of you, on the verge of peril

Those wounds of yours are deep enough

To turn you into a kinder person

All kinds of suffering

Pouring down on us

But each one of them

Crafts our fond kindness

Just like honey

On each of our wounds

If we spread our sympathy

Maybe we could feel a little better

Darkness gathers in the darkness

While light gathers in the light

We can become either one

We can even become light

Rock, paper, scissors!

I win…

I lose…

You'll be participating
in ping-pong, eh, Yuuya?

So, is this the place?

010 - THE MASTER AND THE APPRENTICE