01x13 - I Tried... With My Crush

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Fist of the Azure Flame...

The guy's been causing trouble
in Minerva these days.

He looks just like
the Black Thunder Magic Swordsman.

Got a clue about him?
Like, his brothers or father.

No way.

So, what trouble did he cause?

Well...

When he saw an old lady
unable to carry a box...

I will help you!

Milk's gone!

I got it!

This will require some patience...

Let me help!

He's a good guy, isn't he?

Hell no.

Those kinds of gigs matter a lot
for low-ranked adventurers.

Yet, he's doing all that for free,
without permission.

Not to mention,
he's doing a sloppy job.

That's not Milk!

The root matters, mind you!

Thanks to all the complaints to him
flooding the guild,

I’m stuck doing endless
overtime every day!

Is he an adventurer?

Nope. However...

If we leave him to his own devices
the guild’s reputation will plummet!

Above all, I won't be able to go home.

That's why...

You catch the Fist guy ASAP.

Don't give me a sloppy gig!

Yeesh...

Fine, I'll help.

It also concerns
the Magic Swordsman's reputation.

Besides, I want to forget
about Cecilia now.

Zip, zap! I have received
the commission from Clayman!

The Magic Swordsman
will solve everything!

THERE WAS A CUTE GIRL IN THE HERO'S PARTY,
SO I TRIED CONFESSING TO HER

According to the plan Yoki devised,

he will go on a patrol with me,
Commander of the Knight's Order,

and show people that the Magic Swordsman
is not the Fist of the Azure Flame.

In the meantime,
if we follow up with everyone's troubles,

the guild and the Swordsman's
bad rep will go away.

Oh, you're from the other day...

And who are you?

It's me.

Welcome back, Milk!

One must go for another job.

One did not finish a commission yet...

Just enjoy your date without regret.

D-Date?!

Thank you!

Quite some work you did.

The Black Thunder Magic Swordsman
is the perfect being.

I wish the Fist would come up sooner
so we could arrest him.

I'd love to resolve this quick, too.

We also have to deal with the demon
who attempted to enter Minerva, after all.

I knew it was you.

Sorry.

I heard Cecilia was
having a marriage interview,

so I flew here in a hurry,
then I ran into the Fist.

I hear it's a royal decree.

So you knew too?

I guess I'm really not someone
who can do anything to her.

Are you really saying that?

Cecilia didn't tell me about
her marriage interview...

Maybe it's because
I'm just not that close to her.

Or maybe... it's because I'm a demon.

No way Cecilia doesn't
think highly of you.

Cecilia only ever gets so excited
when she's with you.

That'd be lovely, though.

But I'll just focus on the commission now.

Miss Celia.

I got some nice herbs,
so I made tea out of them.

Thank you.

This has a fragrant aroma.
Truly delicious.

You two are really good kids.

I'm grateful to Yoki for
introducing me to you.

By the way, our captain
hasn't dropped by these days.

Shocked from the marriage interview.

That's just part of
the nobility's political advances.

Though, I get why Yoki would mind it.

But it seems like Cecilia hasn't been
able to handle the situation well.

Excuse me.

I thought Yoki wasn't supposed
to be back for a while,

but he came back full of wounds.

So the demon commotion
at the gates was...

Maybe the captain.

Was it because he heard
of my marriage arrangement?

No, that's not it.

I guess he no longer...

Milady.

A pain in the butt woman.

Huh?!

Worry not.

Captain, still head over heels.

So that means I really hurt him, no?

Imagine.

Simple. Captain, dejected.

I'm the worst!

Milady, he's spotted again.

The Fist of the Azure Flame.

A purse snatcher!
Get him!

Out of the way!

I am the Fist of the Azure Flame!

My azure flame will destroy all evil!

Taste the spirit of justice!

Damn!

My bag!

D-Don't k*ll me!

Begging for you life? You will be punished
for harming innocent people.

Stop!

Are you the Fist of Azure Flame?

Yes! I am the Fist of Azure Flame!

No one can stop my justice!

I am Cecily the Adventurer,
Mister Fist of Azure Flame.

Why are you causing chaos in Minerva?

Y-You...

Hang on.

I'm just executing justice
while helping the people!

Your action has troubled the people.

Me? Causing trouble?

And since you look the same
as the Black Thunder Magic Swordsman,

everything he has built
is in danger of being destroyed.

I can't allow that to happen!

What are you to the Black Thunder
Magic Swordsman...

Oh, the Magic Swordsman!

Mister Magic Swordsman?
Since when were you there?

Uh, since you mentioned
the everything I've built bit...

So, how long are you
going to stay up there?

Oh, um...

What's going on here?

Dunno.

Anyway, the blue guy's not
the Black Thunder Magic Swordsman.

Uh, Ce... Cecily, I thought you were busy,

but why do this for someone like me?

Don't call yourself that.

Ever since that day,

you've been working hard for the people.

So...

I see. Thanks.

Stay away from here!

Hey, wait!

You're wearing that delusional costume,
but you just don't get it!

What?

Look!

When launching your first attack
on your opponent,

you shout the name
of your technique brazenly!

And charge forward, upholding your cause!
- Wha...

What are you saying?!

Black Thunder Magic Swordsman!
What are you to her?!

She is Cecily,
the Compassionate Guide.

Don't give me a weird moniker!

And she's also the partner of
the Black Thunder Magic Swordsman!

I see... So that's what this is about.

What am I lacking?

Black Thunder Magic Swordsman!
I will defeat you!

If I don't, I won't be
able to move forward!

What are you saying...

Got it! I'll take you on!

You got it?!

But fighting on the streets
will bother the people.

Let's move somewhere else.

It goes without saying!

The azure flame shines brighter
than the thunder of darkness!

Your reign ends here!

The name "Black Thunder" does not
refer to the magnitude of its brilliance.

I accomplish my commissions
at lightning speed!

That's all!

Bring on everything you've got!

That's quite some heavy magic.

But not enough to take me down!

Don't belittle me!

Which way?

Raven!

What's the commotion here?

The Black Thunder Magic Swordsman
is after our suspect.

Who's this?

She is the Magic Swordsman's...

I'm Cecily.

I have trained harder than anyone else!

Since I was little!

Bragging about your effort is lame!

You're laughing at me?!

I'm not!

But...

Why are you wearing
the same outfit as me?!

Because...

You're my inspiration!

Huh...

Everything I was looking for was there.

I will defeat you, and surpass you!

Come at me!

Let your lament be unleashed upon
this Black Thunder Magic Swordsman!

Do you want everything I have?!

I do!

All I have is the prideful
delusional spirit!

Don't lie! Then why do you save
the people with that flashy getup?!

It's to stand out among
the people, right?!

So that they will thank and praise you!

And on top of that,
you got her on your side...

Why only you...

You know...

I'm not wearing this jet-black
mask to gain something.

It's because it's cool.

Donning this outfit,
and being delulu about it!

Wha...

No matter what anyone says, I will live
honestly according to my own feelings.

I'm just doing what I love!

I will tread my own path.

Fist of the Azure Flame,
you walk your own path too!

My... own path...

This was quite a battle
between two delulus.

Mister Swordsman, aren't you
getting a little too carried away?

Yes!

What?!

Fist, you get down on your knees too!

Huh?!

Just do it now!

This is a path that those going through
their delulu phase cannot avoid!

Would you two be willing to listen to me?

Yes...

Mister Swordsman first.
I know he attacked you first,

but should you really turn
this into a flashy battle?

I'm sorry...

Mister Fist, I can't believe you attacked
without a care for your surroundings...

My apologies.

I just wanted people to acknowledge me.

I felt like no matter what I did,
it was taken for granted,

and that no one would ever
appreciate my efforts.

So I tried imitating the Black Thunder
Magic Swordsman...

But instead,
I've caused trouble for everyone.

Mister Fist.

You possess great power within you.

Please use that power for your own sake.

For my own sake...

Yes. It will eventually be
for everyone's sake as well.

Hey!

What are you doing, Magic Swordsman?!

Just arrest that guy already!

Wha... I can't afford
to unmask here at all costs!

I must escape!

Fine, then. Leave it to me.

What are you going to do?

My name is
the Black Thunder Magic Swordsman!

I have apprehended the Fist of Azure Flame
that had been causing chaos in Minerva!

And the Compassionate Guide,

Cecily, has reformed him!

Wha...

Also, I will compensate
for all of the damages!

Those who want to claim for damages should
report it to Clayman at the Adventurer's Guild!

Screw you, damn it!

Farewell!

Amazing! It feels like I'm flying!

Um, Cecilia.

Uh...

Yoki, would you like to
reminisce with me now?

To be honest, I was scared
when I first met you.

I was prepared to die
when you told me to stay.

So after that...

Please skip that part,
it's embarrassing.

Yoki, do you remember
wanting to die back then?

Yeah.

What about now?

I do want to live now.
Everything's fun to me.

Since coming to Minerva,

you've helped guide many people
in a positive direction.

Me?

I don't recall doing such a great thing...

But you did.

I feel like I have more
freedom as Cecily, too.

Welcome to the delulu world!

I don't really get it, but nope.

Being with you was exciting and fun.

You know, I was scared too.
Although I can't say what of when asked...

But now...

I feel relieved.

Honestly, not being
rewarded is still better.

But if you get married
and go somewhere far,

there will be only regret for me.

Cecilia, I want you to go out with me.

I'm sorry, could you give me some time?

Now that I've heard your sincere feelings,
I won't be vague either.

After I give my answer
for the marriage interview,

let's meet at our usual place.

I'll be waiting.

I wonder what's happening
with Cecilia's marriage interview.

She said she'd turn him down, right?

True, but...

Now, what will you do, Cecilia?

Thank you for indulging in this
sudden marriage interview.

You're welcome.

Are you sure about this?

Don't you have a lover already?

Huh? N-No...

The Black Thunder Magic Swordsman.

He said you're a partner of his...

So that means you're the
Fist of Azure Flame?!

I've been wanting to see him.

Huh?

The real him,
not the Black Thunder Magic Swordsman.

See you later.

So he was the Fist of the Azure Fist...

Thanks.

This moment was so comfortable
that I wished it could last forever.

But wishing alone won't do.

Cecilia.

Y-Yes?

Um...

I love you.

Even though I'm like this,
I hope you'll continue being with me.

I also love you.

I hope you'll bear with me from now on.

Then, uh...

Y-Yes.

Um, I'm supposed to do this, right?

M-Maybe you're right.

Yoki, shall we have some tea?

Right

Seed got these tea leaves.

Huh... I thought he was just for
the free food and drinks.

That's so mean.
I mean, don't you drink a lot too?

I mean, I love your tea, after all.

I won't be fooled by that.