01x16 - The Darkness of Braves

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Drit!

Stay on them, Indo! Follow the woman!

They left you behind to slow us down,

Count of the Venusian Veil.

You got any words
you want me to tell them?

Considering you...

are about to die.

"Go to hell" comes to mind.

In point of fact, the count
does not believe that

this veil will be effective against
those who are out to take his life.

Many powerful individuals
can see via alternative means.

Accordingly, he believes he need only be
a superior swordsman to his foes.

The more time passes, the more of
a disadvantage he finds himself in.

Thus, he is forced to take action.

He strikes at the most cautious angles,

keeping Yashiro from being able
to defend in the optimal fashion.

But then, a sense of inconsistency:

this lack of momentum, despite having
to deal with two fewer foes...

Is it due to the lack of visibility?

In any case, the only tool one
can rely on in such a situation

is the ingrained movements
their body has practiced.

After exchanging blows
over a few short moments,

the Count of the Venusian Veil

finds himself in an advantageous
position, with their swords crossed.

A remarkable turn of affairs, given
the reaction speed of his foe.

Unless his foe had superior strength,

he could push forward and cut through him.

Yashiro recalled his exchange
with Malta, earlier in the day...

He's not yet pushed to the brink.

In martial arts,

the technique for channeling strength
into a single point is called "unkei."

Yashiro's master, Takamiya, treated it as
little more than a transitional technique.

Being able to channel the torque
possible with solid ground,

from feet to fingertips, through the
entire body without disruption.

A fundamental yet supreme technique.

And while it is not versatile
in potential applications,

when locking blades with an enemy,

it provides a wellspring
of additional power.

Your swordplay...

Did you learn from Takamiya?!

Wow, finished already?

Not bad! Shame I didn't get
in on the bonus, though.

You all still breathing?

That's good.

Can't say I agree.

They're gonna get an earful
when we get back.

Something became clear to me in the fight
against the Count of the Venusian Veil...

Check this out.

Each of them has an issue
beyond just lacking in skills,

which poses the risk of taking
other down people with them

when they self-destruct... namely, me.

I'm not a shrink.

I doubt just pointing this stuff
out will help them get over it.

But the least I can do is tell
them what needs to be said.

To increase their odds
against the Half Dragon...

I definitely remember.

Dad was the one who taught
me how to use a sword.

I chose a katana early on.

The same weapon he used...

He was strong and strict.

He knocked me around plenty of times...

Sometimes, I thought I was gonna die.

He scared me. But...

Nah, that's not true.

Not really.

Truth is...

I'm still scared of him.

I bet.

Is that the reason you're such a chicken?

You know what it's like to face
something truly frightening.

You might be right...

It's actually a good thing.

But you need more than that to be a Brave.

I'm pretty sure Sara's father,
King Arthur,

didn't want his daughter
to become a Brave.

So he mostly taught her
how to defend herself...

and drilled a sense of fear into her.

But in spite of that, here she is.

I dunno if it's out of some
sense of rebellion or what,

but she's still getting into life or
death sword fights with other people.

She needs to figure out how to bluff,

dissociate, or get accustomed to
the fear that comes with that...

or she won't survive as a Brave.

Not everyone can pull it off.

The less crazy you are in
this biz, the sooner you die.

You're basically saying I'm
too scared, right, Sensei?

Yeah, but more than that...

You're just not cut out for this job.

You should quit being a Brave.

It's a shitty business, anyway.

You're really saying that? You?

Then why are you still a Brave, Sensei?

What else am I supposed to do?

Open a hot spring of my own?

Well...

Hey, quit looking!

I'm not looking.

Damn it, this just ain't right!

I fail to see anything wrong with it!

We all needed to bathe!

And Master will be drinking
himself unconscious later on.

Which leaves him with only this
small window to reprimand us!

Isn't that right, Master?!

Would you shut up?!

I'm here acting as a guard because

you three wanted to use the
hot spring so damn bad.

Trust me, I'd rather be scarfing
down crab at the dinner party...

Come, now! There's no need
to be embarrassed!

Surely you're thrilled to share the same
space as a bevvy of stark naked beauties!

Check it out, Master!
Literal bathing beauties!

Do you wanna die?!

I'm weirdly on edge.

Might've used too much
E3 in too short a window.

My rage is getting harder to control.

He's being less cooperative than I hoped.

Perhaps an offer of the traditional

hot spring event where we
wash his back is in order?

I get it. Impressive, Aki.

You're smarter than those
big boobs would suggest.

I know! I don't think you should be
the one to act on it, though, Yukine.

The visuals would be problematic,
on the border of criminal!

Give it a rest, Aki, before he
dislocates your shoulder again.

And it's not like Yukine
is as into him as you...

I think...

I don't appreciate that assessment.

Maybe I should dislocate
your shoulder, Sara.

And you, Aki, owe me an apology.

- And thus you shall have it!

- Beer... pizza... card games.

- I am too honest for my own good,

- with a tendency to
say what comes to mind!

Okay, then.

Reconciled, then!

Now, Master, come on over!

I'll wash your back for you!

Shut up!

Damn it, can you three not bathe quietly?!

This is supposed to be
your performance review!

But you're acting like clowns!

Moving on...

Indo. Your issue is that you're too
straightforward with your attacks.

No, that's not it.
That's putting it lightly.

You're too stupid.

I am?

Yeah. Very much so.

You keep warping behind to strike like
it's the only thing you know how to do.

You need to stay calm,
watch your opponent, and adapt.

I don't know what's got
you so pissed off, but...

That's not true.

I know.

The Nephillim.

Shame. Maybe trauma.

She was protected by someone
she was supposed to protect...

Damn it, this is so stupid.

I'm not a shrink!

Point is...

this kid is ready to sacrifice
herself for her friends.

Doesn't matter how gifted
she is at k*lling,

or how much she keeps her
cool during battle...

Indo's a good person.

So she's gonna die young.

Bottom line is you're not
cut out for this either.

Just quit being a Brave.

Instructor.

Sara and I feel the same way.

I want to be like you.

I've never had a goal like
that before, I think.

Whoa, Yukine, I never said that...

What a joke.

Your goal is to become a m*rder*r?

No. Next time, I want to be able to...

You're next, Jogamine.

Yes, sir!

You're...

Master! Surely you have some
advice for me, as well?!

Even I'll admit I did an excellent
job of enduring today's battle!

You're welcome to praise
me, if you'd like!

There's nothing to praise.

A Brave's job is to k*ll Dark Lords.

You think fighting to a standstill
is gonna earn your pay?

Then I'd appreciate words of instruction!

Quit being a Brave.

It's a job for the lowest kind of scum.

But my father...

Your father was a murdering piece of sh*t.

Just like me.

Just like everyone who does this.

Braves are the worst scum there is.

Commander, can you hand me the
soy sauce? The soy sauce!

I attack with three Knights
of the Wild. And you're dead!

He was a good guy, y'know?

For all his smarts, he never
treated me like I was stupid.

Okay, who's singing next?

Hey! Anyone want a go?

Damn it!

The crab...

The crab is already gone!

Hell, the rest of the food is gone, too!

The party was supposed
to start at midnight...

It's only been ten minutes!

Sorry about this, Yashiro.

You guys were taking your sweet time,

so we got started a little early.

Early, my a*s!

You could've left some for us!

I'm so sorry, man.

I'm a real piece of work.

It started as a nibble, but before
I knew it, it was all gone...

No! There's still hope!

We'll collect what remains
from the side dishes!

These piece of sh*t mercs.

I can't even risk getting hammered
because of the damned priest...

Enjoy your drinks while you can!

I'm about to wipe the floor
with you punks!

What're we gonna do about dinner, Sensei?

I'm starving over here.

Don't care! I'm about to get my game on!

Fill up on water or something!

Hey, Master!

Master, this water has a
really unique flavor to it!

Master, drink with me!

I'm sure we'll have a great time!

In fact, I know I already am!

Sara! Indo! Restrain her!

Master—

And don't let her drink any more!

Nothing good will come of it!

Aw, it's fine!

You should drink too, Yashiro.

You want me to drink with
the priest hanging around?!

Underage drinking is prohibited by law.

Legal guardians and supervising adults

may be held accountable.

Release me, Sara!

Do you think it's fine that Yukine gets to
enjoy physical intimacy with Master?!

I don't, but I don't
think you should either!

Now would you settle down?!

My, my, Yashiro-san.

You certainly have your hands full...

Should I escort your
girls back to their room?

To ensure their safety, of course.

Shut up!

But given the later hour...

Go get 'em, boy!

Looks like being Yashiro
the Reaper isn't easy.

A Dark Lord, pouring his own drinks?

My minions are busy attending
to these brave warriors.

Got another few seafood bowls.

If you're looking to drink,
I recommend what I'm having.

Care for some?

Nah, I can't.

I'll have to settle for a beer.

Good work on dealing with the
Count of the Venusian Veil.

Your money should be deposited
early tomorrow morning.

I'd rather not make an enemy out of you.

Considering the only one
to do that, and survive,

is the Coffin Count of Storms.

You know a lot about me.

What're you, a fanboy?

I'd heard about how you're
opposing the Half Dragon.

You know about them, too?

You're not gonna admit to
working with them, are you?

Not likely.

I have no intention of working
with people like that.

Which is why I remain here,
doing as I please.

In my own little kingdom...

where opposition is not tolerated.

I guess you could say I've never been
one for teamwork or cooperation.

That's all Dark Lords, ain't it?

Buncha social outcasts.

Coming from a Brave?
Not sure that counts for much.

So, what're you saying?

That the Half Dragon are
big on collaboration?

That's my interpretation.

That said, I wouldn't
get my hopes up, Reaper.

I'm not particularly
knowledgeable about them...

apart from ensuring their extermination,

if I find them disturbing my turf.

Are you...

Malta.

It's from Joe.

Something might be up.

Watch the girls for me.

And keep an eye out
for that shitty priest.

I'm counting on you.

Yeah, you got it.

Hey, Yashiro. You still alive?

I'm not talking to a poltergeist, am I?

Enough jokes. Just get to the point.

That right? Well, I heard you
took down one of their lairs.

How'd that go? Find anything?

Malta had done his job.

What he'd obtained from the researcher's
memories was a password to their server.

Which contained all kinds of research data

on the experiments they'd
been doing in Hokkaido.

I found more than I knew
what to do with, to be honest.

In their research data,
there was a name.

The man who ran the labs.

Takamiya Kiyohito.

Turns out my master...

was a Half Dragon executive.

w*r between Dark Lords
without honor or humanity,

Tokyo engulfed in the flames of battle!

The people await our help!

You heard what she said.

Next time: Episode 17,

"Return of the Braves!"