E7 - The Prince's Apprenticeship

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    This is an elixir of resurrection.
    You are its receptacle.
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    I will now recite the resurrection spell.
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    Animus... erehn... ruter!
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    Face dewy with tears and sweat
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    With your own unique beauty
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    Smile for me
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    Panting with exertion,
    you shine brighter than anyone
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    "Ranking of Kings"
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    You melted into these almost listless days
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    Energy faded like soda gone flat
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    As a duckling you spread your wings
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    And dream of flying as a swan
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    If you have to wander,
    then enjoy it as much as you can
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    Nothing fun about
    just taking shortcuts, right?
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    You took your time, took the hard road
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    But you couldn't get there
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    You keep chasing the sunset
    as many times as it takes
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    Now run far
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    Your dirty shoes and footprints
    will head steadily into the future
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    Panting with exertion,
    you shine brighter than anyone
[02:29] ---
    "Episode 9: The Prince's Apprenticeship"
[02:30] ---
    "Episode 9: The Prince's Apprenticeship"
    I'm Kage.
[02:31] ---
    "Episode 9: The Prince's Apprenticeship"
    This is Bojji.
[02:34] ---
     Uh-huh...
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    "Despa"
    "Younger brother of Desha,
    King of the Underworld"
    Uh-huh...
[02:36] ---
    "Despa"
    "Younger brother of Desha,
    King of the Underworld"
    Nice to meet you.
[02:38] ---
    We're here...
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    to have you make him stronger!
[02:43] ---
    What's this now? This is so sudden.
[02:45] ---
    We have a letter of
    recommendation from Bebin, too!
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    Bebin?
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    Ah, how is he doing?
[02:52] ---
    He's fine.
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    Oh, it's all torn up.
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    Your brother is the one who did that.
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    If I may ask, why?
[03:03] ---
    Oh, well...
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    Ho, you are the son of King Bosse?
    You must have considerable talent.
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    My brother can be so cruel, can't he?
[03:15] ---
    Well, my brother is
    quite jealous of me, after all.
[03:20] ---
    Yeah, I've heard that,
    but why is he jealous of you?
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    Because he is no match for me
    in either strength or leadership.
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    Not to mention my modesty
    and industriousness,
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    my concern for the people, and my virtue.
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    You saw the bronze statue, right?
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    The people of the kingdom
    made that to honor my brother.
[03:39] ---
    They did? But...
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    its face was...
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    Yes...
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    My brother smashed it up.
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    Eh? How come?
[03:48] ---
    Well, my brother has issues
    with his face, you see.
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    I don't mean to blow my own horn,
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    but I have a lovely face, don't I?
[03:56] ---
    Huh? Um, sure. Compared to him,
    I suppose you could say that.
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    I've been quite popular,
    ever since I was a child.
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    My brother was never
    the least bit attractive.
[04:10] ---
    I would often see
    my brother crying in the shadows,
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    and it was heartbreaking.
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    N-Never mind about that, you can
    make anybody a lot stronger, right?
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    I've heard that you even
    turned an ordinary man into a king.
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    That's not quite accurate.
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    His talents were ordinary, to be sure,
    but he had one important thing.
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    One important thing?
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    That would be courage.
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    Courage?
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    The courage to move forward.
    The courage to face difficulty.
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    The courage to believe in others.
    The courage to keep believing in himself.
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    No matter how much those around him
    made fun of him, or laughed at him,
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    he believed in himself,
    in thought and deed,
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    and kept moving forward.
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    Before he knew it, people were flocking
    to him, and they formed a kingdom.
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    All I did was give him the best advice
    for him to become stronger.
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    Then give Bojji that advice
    to make him stronger, too!
[05:12] ---
    As my apprentice?
[05:13] ---
    Huh? Yeah!
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    Money?
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    Of course. I have to make a living,
    and there are many things that I want.
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    That's fine. I have your money right here.
[05:42] ---
    Hmm, this isn't enough.
[05:46] ---
    But that's all I got from Bebin!
    Tch, fine...
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    Ho... Children's clothing?
    And this is a potion.
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    Hmm, unfortunately,
    none of this is of any value to me.
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    I-Incredible!
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    That's my life savings!
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    Then again, I did steal all
    of it from Bojji's castle.
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    Very well! I shall take you on.
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    Yes!
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    This way, please.
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    Make yourselves at home.
    One's mind must be at ease to train.
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    More to the point, are you going
    to make Bojji into a strong king?
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    Hmm? Oh, I'm sure he'll be fine.
[06:51] ---
    Just a minute! Don't shrug it off!
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    Is there some kind of problem?
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    Have a seat there.
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    Please hold out your hands.
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    What are you doing?
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    I can see things
    that regular people can't.
[07:17] ---
    Or perhaps I should say I sense them.
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    What is it? What's the matter?
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    No physical strength... at all?
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    Ph-Physical strength? What do you mean?
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    The power of one's muscles.
    It's hard to believe this could be.
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    Believe what could be?!
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    It's difficult for me to say this,
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    but no matter how hard you train,
    you will never grow any stronger.
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    Oh no...
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    There is no way for you to become
    a heroic figure like King Bosse.
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    There must be something, right?
    Some way to make him stronger?
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    A way to increase his strength?
    No. There is nothing to increase.
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    Ah, Bojji!
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    Just a moment.
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    I have accepted payment.
    I am compelled to make you stronger.
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    Even with no strength, he still
    possesses all kinds of potential.
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    It's all right. You will become stronger.
    More so than anyone.
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    Woo-hoo!
[08:52] ---
    Thank you! Thank you!
[08:58] ---
    Damn, this guy is amazing, huh?
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    What do you mean, "this guy"?
    You will address me as Despa.
[09:06] ---
    Yes, Despa!
[09:08] ---
    Very good.
[09:10] ---
    All right, we will start
    your training tomorrow.
[09:13] ---
    Right!
[09:15] ---
    I must go and restore my spirits
    to prepare for tomorrow.
[09:18] ---
    You two make yourselves
    comfortable here in my home.
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    Right!
[09:42] ---
    What?
[09:43] ---
    Wh-Wh-What happened to your face?
[09:48] ---
    I had a thpot of trouble at the bar.
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    I hit a man who made fun of my fathe,
    thaying I look like a camel.
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    And then it turned into a fight.
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    I've gotta say, you took
    a really ugly beating.
[10:03] ---
    You fool! The other man
    lookth even worthe than I do!
[10:07] ---
    I beat him black and blue!
[10:12] ---
    Despa, are you sure you aren't just weak?
[10:15] ---
    H-How rude!
    That quethtion is much too rude!
[10:21] ---
    Now I'm upthet! I'm going to bed!
    You two get to bed early, ath well!
[10:25] ---
    Tomorrow morning,
    you have cleaning and other choreth,
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    and then training after that!
[10:32] ---
    He's pretty weak, all right.
[10:37] ---
    We're underground, so it's hard
    to tell if it's day or night, huh?
[10:44] ---
    Bojji, you've never done any
    housecleaning, have you?
[10:47] ---
    Well, just let me handle the chores,
    and study hard under Despa.
[12:21] ---
    What is that smell?!
[12:30] ---
    Pee-yew!
    Bojji, did you cook breakfast?
[12:38] ---
    Th-Thank you.
[12:46] ---
    He cooked it whole?
[12:48] ---
    Shell and all?
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    Appearance and smell notwithstanding,
    it appears to be delicious.
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    Yeah.
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    Giants. Their bodies
    are bigger than mountains.
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    When they walk, the ground quakes;
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    when they sneeze, they create tornadoes.
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    They drink entire lakes dry,
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    and consume enough food
    for a thousand in a single day.
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    Kage, a moment?
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    Were you aware that
    he is the child of giants?
[14:05] ---
    No, I didn't know that.
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    Giants are usually so large,
    but he is very small.
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    Giants also possess many times
    the strength of a normal person.
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    So you're saying that Bojji
    has some sort of dormant power?
[14:21] ---
    Unfortunately, no.
[14:23] ---
    Oh...
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    But there is something
    even more crucial than all of that.
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    Giants are great eaters,
    who generally swallow everything whole.
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    As a result, their stomachs
    are frightfully sturdy,
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    and most poisons have no effect on them.
[14:39] ---
    Hmm? Ah!
[14:42] ---
    Quite right! He must not
    be allowed to cook for us!
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    Our very lives depend on it!
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    Understood!
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    All right, shall we begin?
[14:59] ---
    For you to get stronger,
    you must first know yourself very well.
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    You must also know your opponent.
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    People can become many times
    stronger with a weapon.
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    By taking up a weapon,
    a person learns about themselves.
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    The first thing to do is find
    a weapon that fits you.
[15:19] ---
    Kage, please wait out here.
[15:23] ---
    A-All right.
[15:35] ---
    Every kind of weapon
    has been collected here.
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    I already have the weapon
    that will be your strength in mind.
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    But can you tell what it is?
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    Set aside your previous ways
    of thinking and choose one.
[16:39] ---
    Yes indeed. That one is
    perfect for you. Go ahead.
[16:43] ---
    No one will be a match for you now.
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    I will teach you the knowledge
    and techniques that will get you there.
[16:52] ---
    It's been a whole week already.
[16:54] ---
    Bojji's been training
    with Despa the entire time.
[16:59] ---
    They're probably about done.
[17:05] ---
    Thank you, Kage.
[17:15] ---
    After training, Bojji is so exhausted,
    he falls asleep like he's out cold.
[17:19] ---
    It's like this every day.
[17:24] ---
    Tell me, how come you train in secret?
[17:28] ---
    He ponders and broods, concentrates,
    and polishes his skills by himself.
[17:33] ---
    Being alone is the spice of success.
[17:37] ---
    But if Bojji ever looks
    like he's about to lose heart,
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    please cheer him up
    without asking him about it.
[17:43] ---
    O-Of course.
[17:47] ---
    That was a fine meal.
[17:53] ---
    Actually, he might
    just want to surprise you.
[18:12] ---
    Good night, Bojji.
[18:36] ---
    Hey!
[18:43] ---
    Yeah!
[19:48] ---
    Welcome back. Breakfast is ready.
[19:52] ---
    Good morning.
    Oh, it looks as delicious as always.
[20:09] ---
    Well, let's get going.
[20:12] ---
    Hang in there, Bojji.
[20:24] ---
    Wh-What was that?!
[20:27] ---
    Hey! What happened?! Hey!
[20:30] ---
    What is it?
[20:32] ---
    I heard a huge commotion.
    Is everything okay?
[20:35] ---
    Everything is okay. No problem.
[20:40] ---
    Huh?
[20:43] ---
    Huh?
[20:45] ---
    Huh?!
[21:12] ---
    So...
[21:15] ---
    I have sacrificed another son...