E55 - The Man Named Fanzell

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[00:06] nar
    It appeared as though humanity
    would be destroyed by the demons.
[00:14] Nar
    But a single mage saved them all.
[00:26] Nar
    He was called the Wizard King,
    and he became a legend.
SIGN    The Man Named Fanzell
[02:04] Nar
    Asta was gravely injured due to a curse
    placed on him by Vetto of the Third Eye.
[02:08] Nar
    The other members of the Black Bulls
    headed out to find a cure for his arms.
[02:14] Nar
    Noelle and Finral also visited a
    certain man to gain some clues.
[02:19] Noelle
    I'm coming in!
[02:21] Fanzell
    Oh, hey. I just got out of the bath—
[02:29] Nar
    The man that Noelle and Finral came
    to see is named Fanzell Kruger.
[02:34] Nar
    Who is this man, and what's
    his relationship with Asta?
[02:38] Nar
    To find out, we must look back
    in time to five months ago.
SIGN    5 Months Ago
SIGN    A Village Out in the Boonies, Hage
[02:45] Nar
    This story takes place just
    shortly before Asta and Yuno
[02:47] Nar
    departed for the royal capital to
    take the Magic Knights Entrance Exam
[02:51] Nar
    after receiving their grimoires.
[02:52] Nar
    Asta was camping out in a forest
    near Hage, training with his sword.
[03:08] Asta
    Wh-Whoa...
[03:11] Asta
    Is this what I'm supposed
    to do? I have no idea.
[03:14] Asta
    I never learned how to use a sword.
[03:17] Asta
    I have no idea how to stand or
    hold it. Am I practicing right?
[03:23] Fanzell
    O-Out of the way, boy! Look out!
[03:26] Asta
    Don't come this way!
[03:29] Asta
    Jump to the side!
[03:36] ---
    Whoa...
[03:39] Fanzell
    Amazing. You managed to get
    rid of it with a single blow.
[03:43] Fanzell
    I was trying to fish in the river,
[03:45] Fanzell
    but apparently I was in that boar's territory.
[03:49] Asta
    I-I see...
SIGN    Fanzell Kruger
[03:51] Fanzell
    I'm Fanzell. I'm on a journey.
[03:55] Asta
    Fanzell...
[03:57] Fanzell
    You can call me Zell.
[03:58] Asta
    Oh, I'm Asta, from Hage Village!
[04:00] Fanzell
    Nice to meet you, Asta.
[04:02] Fanzell
    By the way, is that yours?
[04:04] Asta
    Yeah, why?
[04:09] Fanzell
    Man...
[04:11] Fanzell
    You're a lifesaver!
[04:15] Fanzell
    I haven't had a bite in two days.
[04:18] Fanzell
    I couldn't catch any fish, either.
[04:20] Asta
    Right...
[04:22] Fanzell
    It's so dry. It's like all the moisture
    is being sucked out of my mouth.
[04:27] Asta
    More importantly, why are you naked?
[04:30] Fanzell
    I didn't want to get my clothes
    wet while I was fishing.
[04:34] Fanzell
    So, what are these?
[04:35] Asta
    You're eating them without
    knowing what they are?!
[04:37] Asta
    They're Hage Village's famous tatoes!
[04:40] Fanzell
    Tatoes, eh?
[04:42] Asta
    You okay?
[04:44] Asta
    Jeez, here.
[04:46] Fanzell
    Thanks...
[04:52] Fanzell
    Wait, what is this? It's really bitter.
[04:55] Asta
    It's moguro leaf juice. It's supposed
    to increase your magical power!
[04:58] Fanzell
    I feel much better.
[05:01] Fanzell
    I'd like to thank you. Why don't
    you come over to my house?
[05:04] Asta
    Your house?
[05:05] Fanzell
    Well, I'm just staying there
    without permission, really.
[05:10] Asta
    I had no idea a place like
    this existed in the woods.
[05:13] Fanzell
    I just happened to find an empty house.
[05:16] Fanzell
    Oh, one sec. I'll go put some clothes on.
[05:21] Fanzell
    Ah, a sword that negates magic?
    I've never seen anything like that before.
[05:27] Asta
    I'm gonna try to pass the Magic Knights
    Entrance Exam with this sword!
[05:31] Asta
    That's why I'm camping out
    in these woods to train!
[05:34] Fanzell
    I see.
[05:35] Asta
    What are you doing here, old guy?
[05:38] Fanzell
    Old guy? I'm only 28, you know...
[05:43] Asta
    What?! You're 28?!
[05:45] Asta
    You sure didn't age well!
[05:48] Fanzell
    Well, that aside...
[05:55] Fanzell
    I'm waiting for someone.
[05:56] Asta
    This deep in the mountains?
[05:59] Fanzell
    A lot's happened.
[06:00] Asta
    Huh...
[06:03] Fanzell
    By the way, Asta, you're camping out, right?
[06:06] Fanzell
    Why don't you stay here
    while you're training?
[06:08] Asta
    Really? That'd help me out a lot, but...
[06:10] Asta
    You're not planning to
    steal my tatoes, are you?
[06:13] Fanzell
    You should treasure your encounters
    and connections with others.
[06:17] Fanzell
    They might go away one day, but they're all
    experiences that build up in your heart.
[06:26] Yuno
    Not a chance... He's obviously suspicious.
[06:30] Yuno
    Find out more about him.
[06:33] Asta
    Okay, I'll take you up on your offer, Zell!
[06:37] Fanzell
    Great. Now, let's decide who
    gets to chop up the firewood.
[06:41] Asta
    What?!
[06:45] Asta
    Take that!
[06:51] Asta
    Wh-Wh-Whoa!
[06:56] Asta
    This isn't working.
[06:58] Fanzell
    It's probably because you're not
    carrying enough weight on your knees.
[07:02] Fanzell
    After you initially swing your sword,
    you try to attack again,
[07:05] Fanzell
    but it's not working well, right?
[07:07] Fanzell
    So you lose your balance.
[07:09] Asta
    Y-Yeah...
[07:11] Fanzell
    Always make sure your toes are facing the
    same direction that your sword is pointing.
[07:15] Fanzell
    Also, keep your right foot about
    half a step in front of your left.
[07:19] Fanzell
    Give it a try.
[07:35] Asta
    I did it!
[07:37] Asta
    I knew I could! Yeah!
[07:37] Fanzell
    Y-Yeah... You learned that pretty quick.
[07:41] Fanzell
    Glad it worked.
[07:41] Asta
    All right!
[07:43] Asta
    You're amazing, old guy!
     You know how to use a sword?
[07:46] Fanzell
    Well, it's not exactly
    a sword, but... One sec.
[07:57] Fanzell
    Wind Creation Magic:
    Emperor of Slashing Winds.
[08:08] Asta
    Awesome!
[08:13] Fanzell
    As you can see, my magic
    takes the shape of a sword.
[08:17] Fanzell
    The Emperor of Slashing Winds,
     or "Slash" for short.
[08:20] Asta
    You're even awesome at naming things!
[08:23] Fanzell
    So I have some experience
     with swords, too.
[08:27] Asta
    Then please show me how to use a sword!
[08:30] Fanzell
    What?
[08:31] Asta
    Come on, just a little bit!
[08:33] Asta
    Please! Teach me!
[08:35] Fanzell
    Yeah, sure.
[08:37] Asta
    Huh?
[08:38] Fanzell
    Sure.
[08:39] Asta
    Y-You sure?
[08:41] Fanzell
    Yup.
[08:42] Asta
    Th-Thanks.
[08:44] Asta
    Yes! This is awesome!
[08:48] Asta
    All right! Woohoo!
[08:50] Asta
    Awesome! Heck yeah!
[08:53] Fanzell
    There's just one thing I'd
    like you to promise me.
[08:53] Asta
    Yay!
[08:57] Fanzell
    Asta, why do you want to become stronger?
[09:00] Asta
    To become the Wizard King!
[09:04] Fanzell
    I see. That's great.
[09:06] Fanzell
    Excellent.
[09:08] Asta
    You're not gonna laugh at me?
[09:09] Fanzell
    Why would I laugh?
[09:10] Asta
    Like... say that it's impossible, or whatever.
[09:13] Fanzell
    You'll never know if it's
    impossible if you don't try.
[09:18] Fanzell
    Promise me...
[09:20] Fanzell
    that you won't use what I show you
[09:22] Fanzell
    for anything other than
    making your dream come true.
[09:25] Asta
    Sure. What do I need to do?
[09:27] Fanzell
    Never wrongfully harm others
    or pick on the weak.
[09:31] Fanzell
    As long as you don't use it for anything
    bad like that, I'll teach you.
[09:34] Asta
    You don't even need to tell
    me not to do stuff like that.
[09:37] Fanzell
    Then it's a promise.
[09:39] Asta
    Yeah, I promise.
[09:42] Fanzell
    Okay, let's do our best together.
[09:44] Asta
    Yeah! I look forward to training with you!
SIGN    A Few Days Later
[10:01] Fanzell
    You're following up too late
    with your left foot.
[10:03] Fanzell
    If you're going to attack consecutively,
    don't pause between each slash.
[10:07] Asta
    Got it!
[10:10] Fanzell
    Great job, Asta.
[10:12] Fanzell
    You're doing well with both
    attacking and defending.
[10:14] Fanzell
    Your movements are improving.
[10:16] Asta
    Since you're this strong,
     you should've been able to beat
[10:19] Asta
    that boar on your own no problem.
[10:22] Fanzell
    I didn't have my sword or
    grimoire with me at the time.
[10:25] Fanzell
    Besides, my swordsmanship
    isn't that impressive.
[10:29] Fanzell
    You're just more skilled than you realize.
[10:32] Asta
    I'm pretty sure you're
    just a good teacher, Zell.
[10:38] Fanzell
    I used to do something like teaching.
[10:41] Asta
    That explains it!
[10:43] Fanzell
    Though my students never took me seriously.
[10:47] Fanzell
    I've taught over a hundred students,
[10:49] Fanzell
    but you're so talented that you'd
    probably be in my top three.
[10:53] Asta
    Top three?
[10:55] Fanzell
    Actually, maybe top two.
[10:57] Fanzell
    Though the top one doesn't really use a sword
    like a sword, so that one wouldn't count...
[11:04] Fanzell
    But anyway, I think you'll do just fine,
    even if you join the Magic Knights.
[11:11] Asta
    You really think so?
[11:13] Asta
    Then let's get right back to training!
[11:16] Fanzell
    Hey, come on. We're still eating here.
[11:21] Nar
    A few more days passed,
    and then she arrived.
[11:28] Mariella
    Sorry I'm late, Instructor Fanzell.
[11:31] Asta
    Who're you?
[11:33] Fanzell
    Mariella! Did you find anything out?
[11:36] Asta
    Mariella?
[11:38] Fanzell
    She's one of my students.
SIGN    Mariella
[11:40] Fanzell
    She's been helping me look for my fiancée.
[11:44] Asta
    I see. Well, what are you waiting for?
[11:47] Asta
    Shouldn't you look for her yourself?
[11:50] Fanzell
    Actually... I can't do anything that'll
    bring too much attention to me.
[11:59] Asta
    I'm Asta from Hage Village! This old guy's
    teaching me how to use my sword.
[12:03] Asta
    Nice to meet ya!
[12:06] Mariella
    I'll have you know he's no ordinary man.
[12:08] Mariella
    I know he looks old, but he seems even older.
[12:12] Mariella
    I don't know who you are, but he's not
[12:13] Fanzell
    Old...?
[12:15] Mariella
    some random old guy that you can
    lightly address as "old guy."
[12:20] Fanzell
    I'm only 28...
[12:20] Asta
    I told you! I'm Asta from Hage Village!
[12:23] Asta
    That's what he is, so why
    can't I call him that?
[12:26] Mariella
    It's a matter of recognition.
[12:28] Mariella
    There's a big difference in the amount
    of respect you would show him,
[12:31] Mariella
    knowing just how ancient he is.
[12:34] Mariella
    I didn't hear an ounce of respect
    in how you addressed him.
[12:37] Asta
    How the heck is "old guy" ever
    supposed to sound respectful?
[12:40] Fanzell
    Uh, could you stop?
[12:41] Asta
    He's just a random old guy! That's all!
[12:43] Fanzell
    Everything you're saying is pretty hurtful,
    considering I'm sitting right here.
[12:43] Mariella
    No, you're saying it wrong.
[12:48] Fanzell
    More importantly, where's Dominante?
[12:51] Fanzell
    Where's Domina?
[12:52] Mariella
    Actually, Miss Domina...
[12:57] Mariella
    may have passed away.
[13:02] Asta
    Dude...
[13:03] Nar
    Fanzell explained to Asta what
    kind of situation he was in.
[13:07] Nar
    It turned out Fanzell and his fiancée
    Dominante belonged to the Diamond army.
[13:13] Nar
    The two of them couldn't bear
    the army's cruel ways any longer
[13:16] Nar
    and tried to escape,
[13:18] Nar
    but they were tracked down by
    some assassins and got separated.
[13:22] Nar
    Fanzell was supported by his former student,
    Mariella, who he let escape earlier,
[13:27] Nar
    and she was looking for Dominante.
[13:30] Nar
    If Fanzell made any rash movements,
    the assassins would learn of it,
[13:33] Nar
    so he had no choice but to
    hide in this house to keep
[13:36] Nar
    Dominante out of danger,
    just in case she was nearby.
[13:41] Asta
    That's a lot to take in...
[13:44] Mariella
    This is Miss Domina's wand.
[13:46] Mariella
    It was on the ground where you
    said the assassins attacked.
[13:49] Mariella
    I also found quite a bit of blood there.
[13:53] Fanzell
    I see.
[13:55] Fanzell
    Sorry, could you leave me alone for a while?
[14:18] Mariella
    Pardon me, Instructor...
[14:24] Mariella
    Please listen to what I have to say.
[14:28] Mariella
    Do you remember when you let me
     and the other students escape?
[14:33] Fanzell
    Yeah.
[14:36] Fanzell
    Is everyone doing well?
[14:40] Mariella
    You actually smiled for a moment.
[14:42] Mariella
    Well, you see, everyone else died.
[14:46] Fanzell
    What?
[14:50] Mariella
    Assassins sent by the Diamond Kingdom...
[14:55] Mariella
    killed them all.
[15:02] Fanzell
    What are you...
[15:05] Mariella
    Sending the kingdom information
[15:08] Mariella
    as well as eliminating any
    defectors is my job now.
[15:12] Mariella
    If I didn't cooperate,
    I'd be killed, just like the others.
[15:17] Mariella
    Oh, I won't kill you, though.
[15:20] Mariella
    I was told to bring you back alive.
[15:23] Mariella
    This place is completely surrounded,
    so you won't be able to escape.
[15:29] Mariella
    A certain mage warrior has
    entered his final stages.
[15:33] Mariella
    I'm sure they need your advice on
[15:35] Mariella
    the final adjustments he'll
    need to function properly.
[15:38] Mariella
    That's where you truly belong.
[15:41] Fanzell
    His name is Mars.
[15:44] Fanzell
    The boy's name is Mars. Stop talking about
    him like he's just some kind of weapon!
[15:49] Mariella
    Oh, sure. That really doesn't matter to me.
[15:55] Asta
    You okay, old guy?
[15:57] Asta
    And what the hell, Mariella?
[16:00] Asta
    I thought you were grateful
    for all he did for you!
[16:02] Mariella
    Of course I am.
[16:04] Mariella
    It's true that I was able to survive because
    of the fighting techniques he taught me,
[16:09] Mariella
    so I still respect him greatly.
[16:11] Mariella
    That's why I warned you about
    your tone when you address him.
[16:14] Asta
    Then why the heck are you doing this?
[16:16] Mariella
    Because if that's all I ever worried about,
     I'd never be able to do my job.
[16:22] Mariella
    So could you please stay out of our way?
[16:24] Mariella
    You don't want to die for some
    old man you don't know, do you?
[16:28] Asta
    I know him pretty damn well now!
[16:31] Fanzell
    No, Asta. Mariella's right.
[16:34] Fanzell
    You should run.
[16:36] Fanzell
    You promised me that you would use
    whatever I taught you for your dreams.
[16:41] Fanzell
    It'd be wrong to use that here
    for some old guy you don't know.
[16:46] Fanzell
    Hurry up and run!
[16:47] Asta
    I told you! I know you, old guy!
[16:51] Fanzell
    Don't worry. I can take care of these
    guys even if you're not around.
[16:56] Asta
    But you've been stabbed!
[16:59] Fanzell
    I promise you I'll get out of this.
[17:04] Asta
    You'd better keep that promise.
[17:06] Asta
    Don't you dare die before I see you next!
[17:09] Fanzell
    Got it!
[17:12] Fanzell
    Sorry, Asta. You need to run.
[17:16] Fanzell
    I...
[17:18] Fanzell
    Domina...
[17:23] Mariella
    Wha—
[17:37] Fanzell
    Asta, it's okay.
[17:40] Fanzell
    It doesn't matter what happens to me...
[17:42] Fanzell
    I've lost the will to live.
[17:45] Fanzell
    There's no reason.
[17:47] Fanzell
    Just leave me alone. I'm tired of all this.
[17:54] Asta
    What the hell are you saying?!
[18:01] Asta
    Will to live? A reason to live?
[18:03] Asta
    Of course you're not supposed
    to automatically have that!
[18:07] Asta
    You're supposed to find
    those things for yourself!
[18:12] Asta
    If you understand, then get
     your ass up and join me!
[18:29] Fanzell
    Wind Creation Magic: Emperor of
    Slashing Winds—Winter Wind.
[18:37] Asta
    Awesome!
[18:41] Fanzell
    That spells sends lots of
    Slashes flying out at once.
[18:44] Fanzell
    I call it the Flying One.
[18:46] Asta
    What an awesome name!
[18:49] Fanzell
    Sorry about that pathetic display.
[18:51] Fanzell
    I'm all right now.
[18:53] Asta
    Right!
[18:54] Fanzell
    Don't let your guard down.
[18:56] Asta
    My guard's not down at all!
[19:00] Mariella
    He negated my spell?
[19:05] Asta
    What's wrong, old guy? You done already?
[19:08] Fanzell
    Only you can decide when you're truly done,
[19:12] Fanzell
    and you just taught me
    that now's not the time.
[19:16] Fanzell
    I'm not gonna let these
    guys finish me like this.
[19:20] Mariella
    Let us retreat.
[19:22] Mariella
    I'll hold the rear.
[19:24] Mariella
    Please make sure to gather the injured.
[19:27] Asta
    You're backing off, just like that?
[19:30] Mariella
    To make a surprise attack, you must
    have three times the enemy's strength.
[19:35] Mariella
    If you lose half your men,
    change your strategy.
[19:37] Mariella
    If you lose half of that, then retreat.
[19:40] Mariella
    That's what a certain someone taught me.
[19:44] Mariella
    This isn't the end.
[19:46] Mariella
    I'll hunt you down for the rest of your life.
[19:49] Fanzell
    Bring it on. I'm done running.
[19:53] Fanzell
    From all of you, as well as myself.
[19:56] Fanzell
    I'm not going to be discouraged anymore.
[19:58] Fanzell
    Domina is alive somewhere, I'm sure of it!
[20:02] Fanzell
    I'm going to search everywhere
    for her, so you'd better keep up!
[20:07] Asta
    You hear that, Mariella?
[20:08] Asta
    I hope you're ready to have to deal
    with his old man stench forever!
[20:12] Fanzell
    Could you shut up for a bit?
    You're gonna make an old man cry.
[20:15] Mariella
    Please do your best.
[20:19] Mariella
    Also, your tone has improved.
    Don't forget that.
[20:31] Asta
    Are you really going to head out now?
[20:34] Fanzell
    Yeah, I'm gonna look for
    Domina until I find her.
[20:37] Fanzell
    And I'm going to try to make up for
    all the wrongs I did in the meantime.
[20:42] Fanzell
    I haven't decided exactly how yet,
[20:44] Fanzell
    but I need to at least spend
    the rest of my life trying.
[20:48] Fanzell
    So I won't die that easily.
[20:51] Fanzell
    Thanks to you, I've reevaluated my resolve.
[20:54] Asta
    I see.
[20:58] Fanzell
    Well, if we drag this out any longer,
    it'll just be harder to say goodbye.
[21:01] Fanzell
    See ya, kid.
[21:03] Asta
    Hey! Are you seriously leaving,
     just like that?
[21:06] Fanzell
    I am. Time flows differently
    for those who try
[21:10] Fanzell
    to actually get stuff done
    and those who don't.
[21:14] Fanzell
    I've gotta save time whenever I can.
[21:17] Asta
    Save time? Really?
[21:21] Fanzell
    You're also someone who
    gets stuff done, right?
[21:24] Fanzell
    Get going, Asta. You already have everything
     you need to get what you want done.
[21:31] Asta
    Jeez. Now you act like a proper mentor?
[21:35] Asta
    See ya, old guy!
[21:38] Fanzell
    You'd better become the Wizard King, kid.
[21:40] Asta
    Well... I guess I should
    get back to the village.
[21:50] Fanzell
    Asta! This is your final lesson!
     Defeat this boar!
[21:54] Asta
    Do it yourself!
[21:56] Asta
    Also, why are you naked again?!
[21:59] Fanzell
    I don't have time to explain!
[22:01] Asta
    Hey! Don't come this way!
[23:39] Fanzell
    Domina, where are you, my love?
[23:41] Fanzell
    I believe that you're alive.
[23:43] Fanzell
    Hey, miss! I'd like to ask you a
    question. Wait, don't run away!
[23:47] Fanzell
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[23:51] Fanzell
    Don't let it bother you that I'm naked!