1. You here for the Bushin Festival, too?Copy !req
2. Damn right I am.Copy !req
3. Every fighter in the world who thinks
their skills are worth anythingCopy !req
4. comes to the Bushin Festival, after all.Copy !req
5. As a gladiator myself,
there's no way I would miss this opportunity.Copy !req
6. Oh, no, no, that guy's dead for sure.Copy !req
7. Dude, awesome!Copy !req
8. They're warming up before the official tournament!Copy !req
9. Yeah, get him!Copy !req
10. Knock his block off!Copy !req
11. Wait, this one's pretty strong.Copy !req
12. Dark Knights! A whole bunch of 'em!Copy !req
13. Whoa, cool!Copy !req
14. Wait for me!Copy !req
15. Velgalta, Oriana...Copy !req
16. Whoa, even fighters from the East!Copy !req
17. I wonder if there are any hot guys?Copy !req
18. He's huge!Copy !req
19. I just felt a chill down my spine.Copy !req
20. Over there! At the edge of the road!Copy !req
21. Who the heck is that guy?Copy !req
22. Thank you, background extras.Copy !req
23. You have helped me remember
what it is that I must do.Copy !req
24. This transcends the lines of race or nationality.Copy !req
25. The sponsors, the fighters, the spectators...Copy !req
26. They all want one thing, and one thing only:Copy !req
27. Absolute strength!Copy !req
28. Here in this festival, where all are unified
in the quest to find the strongest among us,Copy !req
29. I know what I must do!Copy !req
30. And that is:Copy !req
31. To conceal my eminent powers, enter the tournament,Copy !req
32. and make all the spectators first think,
"Oh, no, no, that guy's dead for sure."Copy !req
33. Then make them gradually realize,
"Wait, this one's pretty strong."Copy !req
34. Until finally, "Who the heck is that guy?"Copy !req
35. they will scream.Copy !req
36. It is one of the top items on my
Eminence in Shadow bucket list.Copy !req
37. And it is time!Copy !req
38. The big wave has come to town,
and I'm gonna ride it!Copy !req
39. All of this, I'll risk it nowCopy !req
40. I just stretch out my hand until reaches my idealsCopy !req
41. The choices that extend before my eyesCopy !req
42. The gears of good and evil go onCopy !req
43. Toward just one conclusionCopy !req
44. Everything is a Choice of chanceCopy !req
45. And a signal to the next stepCopy !req
46. To the edge of possibilityCopy !req
47. I gaze at that destinationCopy !req
48. Only one, I don't need anything elseCopy !req
49. I only want to fix my gaze, to the oneCopy !req
50. I will never yield this belief and determinationCopy !req
51. I'll keep them hidden in my heartCopy !req
52. Highest, highest, I'm going onCopy !req
53. Go to the shadows that are truer than truthCopy !req
54. Highest, highest, I'll carry onCopy !req
55. Right or wrong, if you desire, maintain your aloofnessCopy !req
56. Thank you for gracing our establishment
with your presence, My Lord.Copy !req
57. What brings you here-Copy !req
58. today?Copy !req
59. Your nose is bleeding.Copy !req
60. I have a favor to ask you.Copy !req
61. I am honored to serve you.Copy !req
62. Whatever you wish will be granted.Copy !req
63. I want to disguise myself and
enter the Bushin Festival.Copy !req
64. Disguise yourself?Copy !req
65. But why would you do such a thing?Copy !req
66. I'm sorry, but would you please not ask me that?Copy !req
67. Forgive me, but I can speak of it to no one.Copy !req
68. I see, My Lord.Copy !req
69. Then I will ask no questions.Copy !req
70. Bring the items.Copy !req
71. Now, if you will pardon me, My Lord...Copy !req
72. What is that?Copy !req
73. Slime that we have enhanced using the
godlike Wisdom of the ShadowsCopy !req
74. that you so kindly bestowed upon us.Copy !req
75. When charged with magical energy,Copy !req
76. it changes to a texture that is every bit
as real as that of human skin.Copy !req
77. Rub, rub, rub...Copy !req
78. So anyone can use it?
That's cool.Copy !req
79. I've placed Eta in charge of mass producing it.Copy !req
80. But right now it just feels like
I've slathered clay all over my face.Copy !req
81. Yes, next we're going to carve the slimeCopy !req
82. and put a finish on it so you'll look
like an entirely different person.Copy !req
83. I see.Copy !req
84. What sort of face would you like?Copy !req
85. One that looks kinda weak.Copy !req
86. Weak, My Lord?Copy !req
87. Then how would you like to be this individual?Copy !req
88. His name is Mundane Mann.Copy !req
89. He's lazy and is a Dark Knight
with no skill to speak of.Copy !req
90. He was disowned by his noble family five years agoCopy !req
91. and died an unremarkable and unremarked death.Copy !req
92. His bone structure is similar to yours,
so I would recommend him.Copy !req
93. I like it!Copy !req
94. Not just his face, but his whole profile is perfect!Copy !req
95. Let's do it!
I'll be Mundane!Copy !req
96. Yes, My Lord.Copy !req
97. All right, here it goes.Copy !req
98. What do you think?Copy !req
99. Hmm, yes, I see it.Copy !req
100. He looks really weak!Copy !req
101. If we're doing this,Copy !req
102. I guess it would be more appropriate
to use bad posture.Copy !req
103. With hunched shoulders.Copy !req
104. And my voice and face should be listless, too.Copy !req
105. Impressive as always, My Lord!
You're so good at this!Copy !req
106. Looking at someone's gait and postureCopy !req
107. will tell you exactly how much they understand
about how to use their bodies.Copy !req
108. I remember when you taught me that, My Lord.Copy !req
109. And now you are embodying the concept brilliantly!Copy !req
110. Gamma remembers all the knowledge I've given her,
and she understands it.Copy !req
111. This entertaining form of disguise is probably
one of the fruits of that knowledge.Copy !req
112. The brains, it has to be her brains.Copy !req
113. You will need clothing and a sword.Copy !req
114. We have gathered an assortment of
cheap, secondhand items-Copy !req
115. But...Copy !req
116. she still has absolutely no athletic ability.Copy !req
117. for your selection.Copy !req
118. Your nose is bleeding.Copy !req
119. No doubt about it.Copy !req
120. Hey, look.Copy !req
121. Isn't that...Copy !req
122. Annerose? From Velgalta's Seven Blades?Copy !req
123. You mean the one who supposedly summoned an
ancient warrior at the last Goddess's Trial?Copy !req
124. She's got a real presence to her, huh?Copy !req
125. Excuse me, you there.Copy !req
126. Don't tell me you plan on competing
in the Bushin Festival?Copy !req
127. A cheap sword, a sickly body...Copy !req
128. One look at you would tell anyone you're an amateur.Copy !req
129. Take my advice.Copy !req
130. Forget about entering the Bushin Festival.Copy !req
131. If you underestimate this event,
you may never recover.Copy !req
132. You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.Copy !req
133. Excuse me! I am trying to help you!Copy !req
134. I don't need your help.Copy !req
135. Wait! I'm not done talking to you!Copy !req
136. I knew this was the right disguise!Copy !req
137. I can't believe I'm already in the perfect positionCopy !req
138. to pull off my he looks weak but he's actually
the Eminence in Shadow moves!Copy !req
139. Hey, stop right there, kid.Copy !req
140. When a kind soul gives you advice,
you should listen to it.Copy !req
141. Look who we have here!
The guy who's obviously doomed to lose!Copy !req
142. You see? What did I tell you?Copy !req
143. The name's Quinton.Copy !req
144. I've fought in the Bushin Festival a few times,Copy !req
145. and every time, there's some weak-ass,
wet blanket like you ruining all the fun.Copy !req
146. Do us all a favor and go home to
suck on your mommy's teat or something.Copy !req
147. That's classic!Copy !req
148. Huh?Copy !req
149. I can say one thing.Copy !req
150. Gotta ride it.Copy !req
151. I'm at least stronger than you.Copy !req
152. Ride the big wave!Copy !req
153. Hey, Quinton, he thinks you're a weakling!Copy !req
154. You gonna let him talk to you like that?Copy !req
155. We'll see who's stronger than me!Copy !req
156. You better watch your mouth, punk!Copy !req
157. I'm giving you one last chance to apologize.Copy !req
158. Man...Copy !req
159. You really are third rate.Copy !req
160. I'll murder you!Copy !req
161. Truly an amateur.Copy !req
162. If I'm honest, the unarmed combat in this world
is entirely unsophisticated.Copy !req
163. There are several options
I can choose from in this situation.Copy !req
164. If there was a tournament for unarmed gorillas,
I mean, humans, I would definitely win it.Copy !req
165. If this was a battle against a powerful opponent
that I was actually trying to win...Copy !req
166. First, I would go for the eyes.Copy !req
167. But I have no intention of fighting just yet.Copy !req
168. Take this!Copy !req
169. There's a lot more where that came from!Copy !req
170. At least try to fight back.Copy !req
171. He's just as pathetic as he looks.Copy !req
172. What? Too scared to even fight back?Copy !req
173. My fists are too good to be wasted
on a low level street fight.Copy !req
174. Sounds like you haven't had enough.Copy !req
175. I think it's time you stop this.Copy !req
176. Or I'll be forced to step in.Copy !req
177. Where you going, Quinton?
To take a leak?Copy !req
178. What? Over already?
That's no fun!Copy !req
179. Are you all right?Copy !req
180. I'm sorry.Copy !req
181. I had no idea this would get so out of hand.Copy !req
182. If you wanted to stop him,
you could have at any point during all of that.Copy !req
183. Couldn't you?Copy !req
184. I thought it would be better for you to get hurt nowCopy !req
185. than to suffer permanent damage from
something in the tournament.Copy !req
186. Anyway, let me patch you up.Copy !req
187. No need.Copy !req
188. It's been a long time since I've tasted blood.Copy !req
189. He used you like a punching bag.Copy !req
190. Aren't you hurt at all?Copy !req
191. It's been a long time...Copy !req
192. since I've tasted blood.Copy !req
193. Wait!Copy !req
194. My name is Annerose Nichtsehen.Copy !req
195. What's yours?Copy !req
196. Mann...Copy !req
197. Mundane Mann.Copy !req
198. Mundane Mann.Copy !req
199. Apply to enter here!Copy !req
200. Make sure to keep the road clear!Copy !req
201. Hey! Draw that sword, and I'm calling the Knights!Copy !req
202. I've done it.Copy !req
203. He's a low-level grunt that
everyone thinks is worthless,Copy !req
204. except a few who may have noticed
there's something unusual about him?Copy !req
205. I am loving the reaction from that girl back there.Copy !req
206. But don't get ahead of yourself.Copy !req
207. The best is yet to come.Copy !req
208. After the tournament starts,Copy !req
209. that's when people will think,
"Wait, he might be pretty good."Copy !req
210. Then, when things really ramp up,Copy !req
211. that's the best time to make them go,
"He's the toughest guy I've ever seen!"Copy !req
212. And for that...Copy !req
213. Next! Mr. Mundane Mann?Copy !req
214. Coming!Copy !req
215. Okay, listen.Copy !req
216. Tomorrow is the day,
the Bushin Festival is finally starting.Copy !req
217. They'll start with the preliminaries,Copy !req
218. and only the toughest fighters
who make it through thoseCopy !req
219. will go on to the main tournament.Copy !req
220. I want to show my true eminent power
when the tournament is really reaching its climax.Copy !req
221. And for that, I just have to fight like I always do,Copy !req
222. so that shouldn't be a problem, but...Copy !req
223. Gotta be really careful about
how to approach those prelims.Copy !req
224. Exactly!Copy !req
225. The betting won't get good until the main tournament,
but if we want to rake in the winnings,Copy !req
226. we'll need to collect data on the earlier fights!Copy !req
227. Definitely don't want to go all out,Copy !req
228. but it's not a good idea to hold back too much, either.Copy !req
229. Right.Copy !req
230. For the moment, I've got my eye on
the repeat competitor Quinton.Copy !req
231. Ideally, I'll be able to make the crowd think,Copy !req
232. "That guy's a total pushover,
but I can't stop watching him."Copy !req
233. But it won't be easy to hit that sweet spot.Copy !req
234. This calls for some careful observation.Copy !req
235. Yup, we gotta watch very closely,
and guess right the first time.Copy !req
236. So if you would kindly provide some funds-Copy !req
237. Who's the most likely to win?Copy !req
238. Uh...Copy !req
239. Well, the favorite would be Princess Iris.Copy !req
240. If she wins this year,
she'll be the first repeat champion in ages,Copy !req
241. so the crowds are pretty stoked.Copy !req
242. Then there's Student Council President Rose,
who got seeded in by winning the school tournament.Copy !req
243. There's a fair amount of buzz about her potential
to be the first Bushin championCopy !req
244. from the Oriana Kingdom.Copy !req
245. Cool...Copy !req
246. And so, Cid,Copy !req
247. if we're gonna make the most of this festival,
we'll need some funds to-Copy !req
248. There's not anyone else?Copy !req
249. Oh...Copy !req
250. Well, there's also talk about an Ultra Super Strong
Gladiatrix from the Velgalta Empire.Copy !req
251. And then there's a totally awesome
and battle-hardened Dark KnightCopy !req
252. that I happen to be a huge fan of.Copy !req
253. So, Cid, some funds would-Copy !req
254. Oh, here, I got you a souvenir in Lindwurm.Copy !req
255. What is this?
It's so cool!Copy !req
256. When the heck did you go to Lindwurm?Copy !req
257. You should've taken me with you!Copy !req
258. No, I mean! Cid!Copy !req
259. Funds!Copy !req
260. If you're so sure to win, you don't need them, right?Copy !req
261. I would like three sandwiches to go.Copy !req
262. Three sandwiches for takeout!Copy !req
263. Any fight with one of the favorites is
going to attract a lot of attention.Copy !req
264. I'll really have to think about how to win those.Copy !req
265. Carelessness is the greatest enemy, you know.Copy !req
266. It's unusual to see you in a place like this,
at a time like this, in an outfit like that.Copy !req
267. I'm meeting someone later.Copy !req
268. Were you just at Tuna King, Cid?Copy !req
269. Yeah.Copy !req
270. The three of us went there just the other day.Copy !req
271. The food was delicious.Copy !req
272. Three of you?Copy !req
273. Yes, me, Princess Alexia,
and believe it or not, Natsume Kafka!Copy !req
274. That sounds like the most painful grouping ever,Copy !req
275. but I guess you're friends?Copy !req
276. Yes, I've gotten to be very close with Miss Natsume.Copy !req
277. And Alexia really is a nice girl,Copy !req
278. so I'm sure we'll be the best of friends soon.Copy !req
279. As long as you think Alexia is a nice girl,
nothing you do will make her your friend.Copy !req
280. But Alexia and Natsume are still
somewhat awkward around each other.Copy !req
281. Yeah, it's like hating your own reflection.Copy !req
282. I'm sure they'll work it out before too long.Copy !req
283. I hope you're right.Copy !req
284. I want the three of us to all work together,Copy !req
285. to make the world a better place
in any small way we can.Copy !req
286. World peace is really important, after all.Copy !req
287. That's right.Copy !req
288. By the way, shouldn't you get going?Copy !req
289. Actually...Copy !req
290. I'm supposed to meet with my father.Copy !req
291. He's going to introduce me to my fiance, Perv Asshat.Copy !req
292. Perv Asshat?Copy !req
293. Yes.Copy !req
294. I'll spare you my congratulations.Copy !req
295. I'm the princess of the land of art and culture.Copy !req
296. People have had great expectations
for me my entire life.Copy !req
297. But I defied all of them,
and chose the path of the sword.Copy !req
298. That is unusual.Copy !req
299. I've heard that Dark Knights don't rank
very high in the Oriana hierarchy.Copy !req
300. My father and everyone in the kingdom
were against it.Copy !req
301. They couldn't see the point in swinging a sword,
getting covered in dirt and sweat.Copy !req
302. But I've never been able to forget...Copy !req
303. the beautiful sight I saw that day.Copy !req
304. Who are you?Copy !req
305. Me?Copy !req
306. I'm...Copy !req
307. Even if no one else accepted them,Copy !req
308. I never abandoned my ideals.Copy !req
309. And I still refuse to do it.Copy !req
310. It's possible that my stubbornness
will cause me to betray countless people again.Copy !req
311. But this time, it's not the selfish demand of a child.Copy !req
312. Cid...Copy !req
313. Would you keep believing in me, come what may?Copy !req
314. Okay.Copy !req
315. I will.Copy !req
316. I'm glad I got to talk to you.Copy !req
317. Hey...Copy !req
318. You can have this.Copy !req
319. You should try to relax a little.Copy !req
320. Hiya!Copy !req
321. Yeah!Copy !req
322. Come on, put your back into it!Copy !req
323. Hey now!Copy !req
324. Oh, please, don't wimp out on us yet!Copy !req
325. Come to think of it, where's Po?Copy !req
326. Probably plowing potato fields back home.Copy !req
327. Darnit, this match is a bust.Copy !req
328. What is that you're doing, anyway?Copy !req
329. Collecting data on the battles.Copy !req
330. Amateurs place their bets based on gut instinct,Copy !req
331. but not me.Copy !req
332. I tabulate all the data, calculate my own statistics,Copy !req
333. and bet based on probability.Copy !req
334. and bet based on probability.
Come on!Copy !req
335. Uh-huh...
Come on!Copy !req
336. Bets are won based on totals.Copy !req
337. Uh-huh...Copy !req
338. Instead of gambling on winning
or losing a single match,Copy !req
339. I converge the odds by betting on
ten matches at once!Copy !req
340. Cool...Copy !req
341. Why? Because I am a man who uses the odds to win.Copy !req
342. Cool...Copy !req
343. So, Cid, to raise the odds to 100%,
I'm gonna need some funds.Copy !req
344. I find all of that fascinating.Copy !req
345. Y-you're...Copy !req
346. You know him?Copy !req
347. He's Goldy Gilded the Unbeaten Legend!Copy !req
348. Please, that nickname embarrasses me.Copy !req
349. Call me Goldy Gilded,
the Ever-Victorious Golden Dragon.Copy !req
350. Of course, Goldy the Effervescent Garden Kraken!Copy !req
351. "Ever-Victorious Golden Dragon."Copy !req
352. Yes, Baldy the Ten-Year Vintage!Copy !req
353. The winner is Imatry Nottaloos!Copy !req
354. I understand you're tabulating battle data.Copy !req
355. Uh, yes, sir.Copy !req
356. You have promise.Copy !req
357. I know, because I,
the Ever-Victorious and Undefeated,Copy !req
358. never fail to tabulate data.Copy !req
359. R-really, sir?Copy !req
360. Yes, really.Copy !req
361. It helps me win.Copy !req
362. Awesome!Copy !req
363. Tell me what you know,
Mr. Queen Victorious Gladden!Copy !req
364. If you insist, but just a little.Copy !req
365. And it's "Ever-Victorious Golden Dragon."Copy !req
366. I'm gonna take a dump.Copy !req
367. Yeah, have fun!Copy !req
368. For example:Copy !req
369. Let's analyze the next match.Copy !req
370. Yes, sir!Copy !req
371. Round three, match twelve!Copy !req
372. Gonzales Machombre versus Mundane Mann!Copy !req
373. I have a theory that one can get a general idea
of a battler's strength before the fight begins.Copy !req
374. I'll start with Gonzales.Copy !req
375. The glint in his eyes and his arrogant smileCopy !req
376. tell me that he's a tough fighter
with a lot of experience.Copy !req
377. As for physical strength,Copy !req
378. one look at the balance of his muscles
will tell you he's got it.Copy !req
379. His power level...Copy !req
380. is 1,364.Copy !req
381. Power level?Copy !req
382. What's that?Copy !req
383. Their fighting prowess in numerical form.Copy !req
384. 1,364 is not a bad figure.Copy !req
385. Mundane Mann, on the other hand...Copy !req
386. Wh-what is it?Copy !req
387. Oh, it's just too...Copy !req
388. But this is...Copy !req
389. Don't tell me.Copy !req
390. He looks like he couldn't fight his way
out of a wet paper bag,Copy !req
391. but is he a dark horse?Copy !req
392. No...Copy !req
393. He is astoundingly...Copy !req
394. inept.Copy !req
395. I have no idea how he could have made it
all the way to round three.Copy !req
396. A weak face, a weak build, a weak aura...Copy !req
397. His power level...Copy !req
398. is 33.Copy !req
399. So you're saying Gonzales is gonna win?Copy !req
400. In less than a second.Copy !req
401. There is nothing about this match worth watching.Copy !req
402. Wow! What a level-headed and accurate analysis!Copy !req
403. I'm so impressed,
Never-Ending Drink-Filled Flagon!Copy !req
404. That's "Ever-Victorious Golden Dragon."Copy !req
405. Let the fight begin!
That's "Ever-Victorious Golden Dragon."Copy !req
406. Mr. Gonzales?Copy !req
407. Stand up, please.Copy !req
408. Mr. Gonzales?Copy !req
409. Hey, what in blue blazes just happened?Copy !req
410. Gonzales tripped and fell?Copy !req
411. Is this for real?Copy !req
412. Th-the winner is Mundane Mann...Copy !req
413. You gotta be kidding!Copy !req
414. Give me back my money, jackass!Copy !req
415. A punch to the chin...
There goes my money.Copy !req
416. Start the next fight!Copy !req
417. No, two.
Start the next fight!Copy !req
418. Well, I hope you've learned a lesson here.Copy !req
419. The data makes it possible to predict an outcome,Copy !req
420. but there are no absolutes in battle.Copy !req
421. You don't mean...Copy !req
422. You knew this would happen, Professor Goldy?Copy !req
423. Allow me to give you a piece of advice.Copy !req
424. There are two ways to win in betting.Copy !req
425. One is to bet on strong competitors
with high power levels.Copy !req
426. The other is to seek out weak competitors
and bet on their opponents.Copy !req
427. In his fourth match tomorrow...Copy !req
428. Mundane Mann, power level 28,
will be pitted against...Copy !req
429. myself, Goldy Gilded,
the Ever-Victorious Golden Dragon.Copy !req
430. Y-you mean to say...Copy !req
431. Will you be able to solve the formula
for victory, I wonder?Copy !req
432. Adieu!Copy !req
433. He... He's so awesome!Copy !req
434. I'm back from my dump.Copy !req
435. Hey, Cid!Copy !req
436. There's a match tomorrow that I know I can win on,
so give me all your life savings!Copy !req
437. No.Copy !req
438. Please! Just take my word for it!Copy !req
439. No.Copy !req
440. You'll regret it, and it won't be my fault!Copy !req
441. Just give me some funds!Copy !req
442. I like that reaction.Copy !req
443. The look on her face says she thinks
it might not have been a fluke.Copy !req
444. Really gonna have to make sure
not to disappoint tomorrow.Copy !req
445. Right! No disappointment!Copy !req
446. And for that, I need funds!Copy !req
447. That's not happening.Copy !req
448. Hey, Cid!Copy !req
449. Get outta bed!Copy !req
450. Get out of bed, Cid!Copy !req
451. Come on!Copy !req
452. There's been an incident!Copy !req
453. President Rose stabbed her fiance,
Perv Asshat, and ran off!Copy !req
454. Now no one knows where she is!Copy !req
455. Why?Copy !req
456. People say there is no night with no dawnCopy !req
457. But I would think it's better without a dawnCopy !req
458. The scars we want to hideCopy !req
459. All the memories we want to forgetCopy !req
460. The sun shines light on all of themCopy !req
461. Looking for falling starsCopy !req
462. I would wanderCopy !req
463. Until the moment I met youCopy !req
464. Those stars that twinkle in the skyCopy !req
465. Lead to a path of hope, I'll go to the end of itCopy !req
466. I can go forward with no more uncertaintyCopy !req
467. I'll chase after the prayers that traverse the dark nightCopy !req
468. Because even if I can't reach you yetCopy !req
469. I still want to tell youCopy !req
470. Thank youCopy !req