1 00:00:02,794 --> 00:00:04,713 Causes of death are many and varied. 2 00:00:05,255 --> 00:00:08,299 Old age, suicide, illness... 3 00:00:09,175 --> 00:00:13,221 But the cause of death that scares people the most in this day and age... 4 00:00:16,808 --> 00:00:18,101 {\an8}is death by fire. 5 00:00:24,691 --> 00:00:26,901 So this is the place that's going to be my castle? 6 00:00:33,950 --> 00:00:36,286 The Rookie Fire Soldier Games? 7 00:00:36,369 --> 00:00:39,789 It's a contest where all the rookies who joined this year 8 00:00:39,873 --> 00:00:42,709 compete against each other with their abilities, and it's coming up. 9 00:00:43,543 --> 00:00:46,212 You and the other new recruit who will be arriving today 10 00:00:46,296 --> 00:00:48,006 will be the ones to represent us. 11 00:00:48,256 --> 00:00:50,842 Today? There's a new recruit? 12 00:00:51,468 --> 00:00:52,427 That's right. 13 00:00:54,345 --> 00:00:56,139 Captain, 14 00:00:57,390 --> 00:01:00,852 will there be anyone other than us, rookies, at this contest? 15 00:01:00,935 --> 00:01:04,064 Yes. I'll be coming to cheer you on. 16 00:01:39,182 --> 00:01:42,143 There may be other crew members who knew about that fire. 17 00:01:49,609 --> 00:01:51,236 Hey, Devil. 18 00:01:51,861 --> 00:01:55,698 What the hell are you doing here, you damn knight? 19 00:01:55,782 --> 00:01:57,617 I'm here to slay a devil. 20 00:01:57,700 --> 00:02:00,328 What was that, you onion-headed bastard? Let's take this outside! 21 00:03:34,881 --> 00:03:36,841 {\an8}SPECIAL FIRE CATHEDRAL 8, ROOFTOP 22 00:03:36,966 --> 00:03:38,384 ALCOHOL 23 00:03:38,468 --> 00:03:39,969 Here, Sputter. 24 00:03:49,479 --> 00:03:51,606 You really are something else, Maki. 25 00:03:51,689 --> 00:03:53,691 You are freely controlling flames at will like that. 26 00:03:54,859 --> 00:03:58,947 I wouldn't say that. I'm only a Second Generation, 27 00:03:59,030 --> 00:04:03,993 so unlike a Third Generation like Shinra, I need a fire starter to create my flames. 28 00:04:15,546 --> 00:04:17,382 That's hot! 29 00:04:23,221 --> 00:04:25,223 Today's the day I'm going to settle this! 30 00:04:27,558 --> 00:04:30,395 I'm going to show you the difference between our fire powers. 31 00:04:33,648 --> 00:04:35,441 Actually, who are you? 32 00:04:36,567 --> 00:04:40,446 My name is Arthur Boyle, the Knight King. 33 00:04:40,530 --> 00:04:44,117 THIRD GENERATION PYROKINETIC SECOND CLASS FIRE SOLDIER, ARTHUR BOYLE 34 00:04:46,035 --> 00:04:48,037 Are you the princesses of this castle? 35 00:04:48,121 --> 00:04:49,998 -What? -Princesses? 36 00:04:52,667 --> 00:04:56,838 You must be the Third Generation Fire Soldier joining us today. 37 00:04:58,089 --> 00:04:59,549 Shinra, do you know him? 38 00:04:59,841 --> 00:05:02,260 Yes. We were at the Academy together. 39 00:05:02,385 --> 00:05:05,888 I told him that knights were wussier than heroes, 40 00:05:05,972 --> 00:05:08,474 so midway through, he tacked "King" onto "Knight." 41 00:05:09,017 --> 00:05:10,226 Sneaky, am I right? 42 00:05:11,185 --> 00:05:12,395 Okay. 43 00:05:12,854 --> 00:05:16,607 He tries to act tight-lipped and cool, but he's just an idiot. 44 00:05:17,066 --> 00:05:19,485 He's too stupid to come up with anything to say. 45 00:05:19,944 --> 00:05:21,237 And yet... 46 00:05:21,612 --> 00:05:23,573 -And yet what? -And yet what? 47 00:05:24,032 --> 00:05:26,284 Somehow, he's still popular. 48 00:05:26,367 --> 00:05:28,161 Yes. That seems right. 49 00:05:30,204 --> 00:05:32,582 I'm the one with the stronger will though! 50 00:05:32,832 --> 00:05:34,917 That's because knights are way cooler. 51 00:05:35,001 --> 00:05:37,545 -What? -Kings. Knight Kings. 52 00:05:37,754 --> 00:05:38,963 Shinra. 53 00:05:40,131 --> 00:05:42,175 You're cool too. 54 00:05:43,634 --> 00:05:46,763 Show me that awkward smile of yours, Devil. 55 00:05:46,846 --> 00:05:48,264 What did you say? 56 00:05:48,723 --> 00:05:49,891 What are you doing? 57 00:05:50,600 --> 00:05:54,145 Lieutenant Hinawa! Arthur, the new recruit, 58 00:05:54,228 --> 00:05:56,564 and Shinra have apparently known each other since the Academy. 59 00:06:01,903 --> 00:06:04,113 Sputter! 60 00:06:05,323 --> 00:06:07,825 Fire Soldiers do not play with fire. 61 00:06:08,159 --> 00:06:09,786 Yes, sir. 62 00:06:13,956 --> 00:06:15,333 So you're Arthur? 63 00:06:15,416 --> 00:06:18,044 Yes. Nice working with you. 64 00:06:18,503 --> 00:06:20,797 Hey, he's a lieutenant. 65 00:06:21,214 --> 00:06:25,176 Everyone is equal before the round table. Don't sweat it. 66 00:06:25,301 --> 00:06:27,720 Is that something for a subordinate to say? 67 00:06:28,054 --> 00:06:29,347 Latom. 68 00:06:35,103 --> 00:06:36,020 Whatever. 69 00:06:40,191 --> 00:06:42,777 The Rookie Fire Soldier Games are coming up soon, 70 00:06:42,860 --> 00:06:44,695 and I want to see what you've got. 71 00:06:45,238 --> 00:06:46,781 Use your abilities as hard as you like. 72 00:06:47,615 --> 00:06:49,659 Maki, take these two on. 73 00:06:49,951 --> 00:06:51,536 Who, me? 74 00:06:51,994 --> 00:06:55,248 Is there anyone else here named "Maki"? 75 00:06:55,331 --> 00:06:56,582 I beg your pardon! 76 00:06:58,167 --> 00:06:59,544 Shinra will lead off. 77 00:07:00,211 --> 00:07:01,963 Are we really supposed to fight? 78 00:07:02,046 --> 00:07:03,798 You don't have to hold back. 79 00:07:04,382 --> 00:07:06,551 Is Maki going to be all right? 80 00:07:06,926 --> 00:07:09,303 Those two are both Third Generation. 81 00:07:09,387 --> 00:07:10,930 That won't be a problem. 82 00:07:11,139 --> 00:07:13,182 Maki is an ex-soldier. 83 00:07:13,516 --> 00:07:16,102 She knows how to destroy a man. 84 00:07:16,894 --> 00:07:19,063 Well, let's hurry up and get started. 85 00:07:37,415 --> 00:07:38,416 Shinra! 86 00:07:52,847 --> 00:07:54,599 I thought I was going to die! 87 00:07:55,433 --> 00:07:57,518 Isn't Maki overdoing it a little? 88 00:07:57,894 --> 00:07:59,645 Contrary to his appearance, 89 00:07:59,729 --> 00:08:02,023 Shinra is fairly capable of rational decision-making. 90 00:08:02,106 --> 00:08:06,986 However, being a Third Generation pyrokinetic makes him overconfident. 91 00:08:08,446 --> 00:08:10,573 You won't get me like you did with him. 92 00:08:10,823 --> 00:08:12,325 Excalibur! 93 00:08:24,879 --> 00:08:25,922 It didn't go out! 94 00:08:26,005 --> 00:08:27,173 So it's a plasma cutter. 95 00:08:27,507 --> 00:08:32,678 My Excalibur can't be dampened as easily as Shinra's flames. 96 00:08:35,973 --> 00:08:39,227 But a knight can't very well harm a princess either. 97 00:08:42,396 --> 00:08:44,732 You're forgetting your knightly manners. 98 00:08:44,815 --> 00:08:47,568 Knights kneel in the presence of princesses, remember? 99 00:08:51,280 --> 00:08:53,783 You'll answer to me for your rudeness toward Lieutenant Hinawa. 100 00:08:54,492 --> 00:08:57,745 Why, you! So you're not a princess, but an ogre? 101 00:08:58,913 --> 00:09:01,958 Who are you calling gorilla cyclops? 102 00:09:02,208 --> 00:09:05,962 I never said that! Can't you even understand human speech, you ogre? 103 00:09:06,337 --> 00:09:09,340 Leave it to the flame-manipulating Third Generation 104 00:09:09,799 --> 00:09:11,717 to throw fuel into a fire. 105 00:09:11,926 --> 00:09:13,344 Don't forget about me! 106 00:09:15,221 --> 00:09:17,765 How come you've got such an ogre-like look on your face? 107 00:09:18,808 --> 00:09:20,810 Not you too, Shinra. 108 00:09:22,478 --> 00:09:24,188 If I can't snuff out your flames... 109 00:09:27,358 --> 00:09:29,735 What's this flared-up business, now? 110 00:09:29,860 --> 00:09:30,945 What? 111 00:09:31,571 --> 00:09:33,406 Excalibur too? 112 00:09:33,489 --> 00:09:35,658 Make that Ex-Sputter-bur. 113 00:09:36,033 --> 00:09:38,035 Ex-Sputter-bur? 114 00:09:38,119 --> 00:09:40,121 "Devil" and "Knight" indeed. 115 00:09:40,413 --> 00:09:43,207 If we follow their pattern, 116 00:09:43,291 --> 00:09:45,543 then I guess that makes Maki a "Witch," doesn't it? 117 00:09:46,085 --> 00:09:47,128 Sputter! Flare! 118 00:09:49,922 --> 00:09:52,842 Come forth, Bo! 119 00:09:53,467 --> 00:09:54,510 "Bo"? 120 00:09:54,927 --> 00:09:56,429 "Bo"? 121 00:09:58,431 --> 00:09:59,890 Would you like to keep going? 122 00:10:07,440 --> 00:10:11,402 What choice do we have? Arthur, if you say you're out then... 123 00:10:11,652 --> 00:10:15,281 Shinra, if you're going to give up, then I guess that's that. 124 00:10:18,284 --> 00:10:21,037 Bo! 125 00:10:34,258 --> 00:10:36,218 IPPUDO RAMEN 126 00:10:38,220 --> 00:10:40,890 -I can definitely eat faster than him! -I can definitely eat faster than him! 127 00:10:40,973 --> 00:10:42,933 Make sure to chew before you swallow. 128 00:10:43,017 --> 00:10:49,106 CHEW 129 00:10:49,565 --> 00:10:50,858 GULP 130 00:10:54,403 --> 00:10:56,739 Sir, top off their noodles. Make it extra-firm, please. 131 00:10:57,490 --> 00:10:58,449 SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! 132 00:10:58,532 --> 00:11:00,284 -Thank you for the food! -Thank you for the food! 133 00:11:00,868 --> 00:11:02,745 It was delicious, Captain. 134 00:11:02,828 --> 00:11:04,288 Hey, mind your tone. 135 00:11:04,372 --> 00:11:06,040 Yes, I'm glad to hear it. 136 00:11:06,332 --> 00:11:08,292 That restaurant serves good food. 137 00:11:08,793 --> 00:11:13,506 Captain Obi sure is nice. Does anything ever make him mad? 138 00:11:15,549 --> 00:11:16,884 What's the matter, Shinra? 139 00:11:16,967 --> 00:11:19,387 Nothing at all, sir. 140 00:11:20,679 --> 00:11:21,889 Okay. 141 00:11:24,809 --> 00:11:27,895 Training right after eating isn't good for you, 142 00:11:28,354 --> 00:11:30,981 so I guess there's no choice but to do some office work. 143 00:11:31,065 --> 00:11:32,316 Why is it no good? 144 00:11:32,900 --> 00:11:35,319 I mean, he's already taken up with that idiot. 145 00:11:39,532 --> 00:11:40,950 {\an8}SPECIAL FIRE CATHEDRAL 8, SHOOTING RANGE 146 00:11:41,033 --> 00:11:42,618 {\an8}So this is the Type 7? 147 00:11:42,701 --> 00:11:44,495 {\an8}The Type 7 Firefighting Ax. 148 00:11:44,829 --> 00:11:49,291 When you pull the trigger, a Sacred Spike shoots out of the ax's end. 149 00:11:49,375 --> 00:11:51,293 I don't need one of those. 150 00:11:51,627 --> 00:11:53,587 I have Excalibur here. 151 00:11:54,004 --> 00:11:55,548 A plasma cutter, 152 00:11:56,215 --> 00:11:58,592 an ultra-hot, ultra-dense blade, 153 00:11:58,676 --> 00:12:00,761 consisting of plasma created from your own flames 154 00:12:00,845 --> 00:12:03,097 and emitted from the hilt of a sword. 155 00:12:03,639 --> 00:12:07,935 It's true, with pyrokinetic abilities, you might not need the Type 7. 156 00:12:09,770 --> 00:12:13,607 Every time I head out, I have to equip over 30 kilos of gear, 157 00:12:13,983 --> 00:12:15,901 and maintenance takes time too. 158 00:12:16,152 --> 00:12:20,489 It sure would help us if we could hurry up and get an engineer. 159 00:12:20,823 --> 00:12:22,992 Take some pressure off the Lieutenant. 160 00:12:23,284 --> 00:12:25,578 I don't really mind, actually. 161 00:12:32,751 --> 00:12:35,921 An Infernal has appeared in Taito-ku, Iriya District, sir! 162 00:12:47,850 --> 00:12:50,811 This one's a fire in a detached house. 163 00:12:50,895 --> 00:12:53,939 It's conceivable that we'll have to put them to rest in close quarters. 164 00:12:54,106 --> 00:12:55,274 Shinra. 165 00:12:56,734 --> 00:12:59,445 This may also place limits on your ability. 166 00:12:59,820 --> 00:13:01,238 Take the Type 7. 167 00:13:03,157 --> 00:13:06,118 Keep your weapons hidden inside your turnout coats. 168 00:13:06,577 --> 00:13:08,370 Under no circumstances display them publicly. 169 00:13:15,878 --> 00:13:17,880 This is a quiet fire scene. 170 00:13:24,053 --> 00:13:26,305 Papa and Mama... 171 00:13:27,181 --> 00:13:31,060 Why? I'm going to be next. 172 00:13:33,771 --> 00:13:37,775 Apparently, her mother also Infernalized two years ago. 173 00:13:38,317 --> 00:13:40,486 And now, it's her father? 174 00:13:40,694 --> 00:13:42,530 That's rough. 175 00:13:42,613 --> 00:13:43,989 Captain Obi? 176 00:13:44,782 --> 00:13:47,243 Let's do this one nicely and gently for her. 177 00:13:49,370 --> 00:13:53,040 I hear there have been a lot of strange incidents at fire scenes lately. 178 00:13:53,415 --> 00:13:54,542 Stay on your toes. 179 00:13:54,875 --> 00:13:56,669 Everyone, prepare to move in! 180 00:13:56,752 --> 00:13:57,753 -Roger! -Roger! 181 00:14:03,092 --> 00:14:05,928 Shinra, Arthur, step over here. 182 00:14:11,934 --> 00:14:14,770 Didn't I tell you not to display your weapons in public? 183 00:14:15,271 --> 00:14:19,400 Why not? There's no such rule in the Fire Soldiers' regulations. 184 00:14:20,067 --> 00:14:22,069 They didn't say anything at the Training Academy either. 185 00:14:22,528 --> 00:14:24,572 Excalibur is my pride. 186 00:14:24,822 --> 00:14:27,408 Why should I keep it hidden? 187 00:14:27,992 --> 00:14:33,831 Our duty as Fire Soldiers is to fight Infernals and put them to rest. 188 00:14:34,373 --> 00:14:36,083 Infernals were once human. 189 00:14:37,084 --> 00:14:39,461 While we may call it "putting them to rest." 190 00:14:39,545 --> 00:14:41,338 But what we are really doing is... 191 00:14:49,346 --> 00:14:51,098 There are those among the Fire Soldiers 192 00:14:51,515 --> 00:14:53,851 who consider themselves part of a sacred ministry 193 00:14:54,143 --> 00:14:57,229 and seek out joy in engaging Infernals in combat. 194 00:14:57,855 --> 00:15:01,567 But what about the feelings of the survivors they leave behind? 195 00:15:01,901 --> 00:15:06,655 Those who are being put to rest when we fight are somebody's dear relatives. 196 00:15:12,411 --> 00:15:15,164 Never show your weapons in front of their relatives! 197 00:15:15,706 --> 00:15:18,083 If you can't do that, then I don't want you in my unit. 198 00:15:18,375 --> 00:15:19,251 Yes, sir. 199 00:15:21,754 --> 00:15:25,215 He's right. If I'm not there for those that are left behind, 200 00:15:25,716 --> 00:15:27,509 then I'm not a true hero. 201 00:15:51,909 --> 00:15:55,829 The flames have changed! Did the Infernal inside do that? 202 00:15:55,913 --> 00:16:00,250 The fire is sneering at us! It's hard to believe that an Infernal, 203 00:16:00,334 --> 00:16:02,044 with no self-awareness, could be doing this. 204 00:16:02,711 --> 00:16:03,837 We're moving in! 205 00:16:04,171 --> 00:16:05,047 -Yes, sir! -Yes, sir! 206 00:16:19,186 --> 00:16:20,896 Infernal located. 207 00:16:21,772 --> 00:16:23,565 He's just sitting there quietly. 208 00:16:38,455 --> 00:16:40,457 Why is this happening? 209 00:16:45,796 --> 00:16:46,880 Captain, 210 00:16:47,339 --> 00:16:49,466 let me be the one to put him to rest. 211 00:16:50,676 --> 00:16:55,305 Hang on a second. That Infernal still hasn't done anything yet. 212 00:16:55,597 --> 00:16:56,598 Don't be a dumbass! 213 00:16:57,182 --> 00:17:01,478 That man is sitting there while enduring the tremendous pain of those flames. 214 00:17:02,187 --> 00:17:03,731 We have to get him out of his misery quickly. 215 00:17:07,818 --> 00:17:09,653 1706. 216 00:17:10,320 --> 00:17:12,322 Moving to put the Infernal to rest. 217 00:17:19,538 --> 00:17:22,916 We cannot allow you to suffer any more pain than this. 218 00:17:23,625 --> 00:17:25,711 Sister, the prayer. 219 00:17:25,919 --> 00:17:26,962 Right. 220 00:17:28,130 --> 00:17:30,340 Flames are the breaths of souls. 221 00:17:31,258 --> 00:17:33,761 And smoke is the souls' release. 222 00:17:34,386 --> 00:17:35,846 Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. 223 00:17:36,638 --> 00:17:37,973 This soul... 224 00:17:41,518 --> 00:17:43,604 Return to the raging flames. 225 00:17:50,903 --> 00:17:52,029 Latom. 226 00:17:53,405 --> 00:17:54,448 -Latom. -Latom. 227 00:17:59,411 --> 00:18:00,537 Is that painful? 228 00:18:00,996 --> 00:18:03,415 Yes, for me. 229 00:18:03,999 --> 00:18:05,667 That's how it should be for you now. 230 00:18:06,168 --> 00:18:10,005 The most terrifying thing about this job is getting accustomed to it. 231 00:18:23,560 --> 00:18:24,645 What was that? 232 00:18:25,145 --> 00:18:26,980 It's collapsing! Everybody out! 233 00:18:31,485 --> 00:18:33,946 Captain! 234 00:18:37,866 --> 00:18:44,039 I don't know who is behind this, but I train every day. 235 00:18:46,250 --> 00:18:48,669 This is taking things too far! 236 00:18:55,551 --> 00:19:01,098 There's something funny afoot in the Special Fire Force. 237 00:19:05,769 --> 00:19:09,189 This is just a little joke. 238 00:19:13,569 --> 00:19:15,362 Captain, are you hurt? 239 00:19:15,696 --> 00:19:16,655 I'm fine. 240 00:19:17,072 --> 00:19:20,826 Could a malicious third party have targeted us? 241 00:19:21,326 --> 00:19:22,578 I don't know. 242 00:19:23,078 --> 00:19:26,498 But there's no way I'll ever permit anyone to disturb a fire scene 243 00:19:26,582 --> 00:19:29,126 that is still full of memories for the survivors. 244 00:19:29,710 --> 00:19:31,128 I swear I'll catch them. 245 00:19:31,503 --> 00:19:33,505 Though we must head back for now. 246 00:19:49,605 --> 00:19:52,858 I'm also going to burn someday. 247 00:19:55,319 --> 00:19:57,279 Dad, Mom. 248 00:19:58,238 --> 00:19:59,489 Mikako. 249 00:20:06,205 --> 00:20:10,542 Your father valiantly faced the flames and won. 250 00:20:11,501 --> 00:20:17,466 Your father and your mother must have been protecting you from the flames. 251 00:20:18,800 --> 00:20:22,429 That's what I believe. 252 00:20:24,640 --> 00:20:27,017 Dad, Mom. 253 00:20:38,278 --> 00:20:40,989 I'm sorry I couldn't do anything. 254 00:20:41,448 --> 00:20:44,576 This is about all any of us can do, 255 00:20:44,910 --> 00:20:49,039 which is exactly why we're here for survivors, as much as possible, 256 00:20:49,831 --> 00:20:51,917 and charge into a sea of flames. 257 00:21:01,260 --> 00:21:02,844 Go to sleep, Devil. 258 00:21:06,890 --> 00:21:11,728 There's nothing there that the likes of you can see. You're wasting your time. 259 00:21:17,234 --> 00:21:19,987 Sometimes you see things by closing your eyes. 260 00:21:21,154 --> 00:21:22,572 What are you saying? 261 00:21:22,656 --> 00:21:24,908 If you don't know, then go to sleep, Devil. 262 00:21:26,243 --> 00:21:27,577 You don't mean... 263 00:21:29,079 --> 00:21:30,163 You... 264 00:21:31,290 --> 00:21:33,208 Just showing a little compassion as a knight. 265 00:21:39,631 --> 00:21:40,757 What? 266 00:21:40,966 --> 00:21:43,176 King. A Knight King. 267 00:21:49,057 --> 00:21:50,017 Hey. 268 00:21:50,100 --> 00:21:51,101 What? 269 00:21:51,310 --> 00:21:53,520 Don't talk to me just because you can't sleep. 270 00:21:54,730 --> 00:21:57,566 You may be a devil, but it'd be no good to kill you in your sleep. 271 00:21:58,108 --> 00:22:00,736 Just be grateful I'm a knight and go to sleep. 272 00:22:00,819 --> 00:22:01,903 What? 273 00:22:01,987 --> 00:22:03,989 I am King. A Knight King. 274 00:22:04,406 --> 00:22:06,158 Now I know you're doing it on purpose. 275 00:22:07,117 --> 00:22:08,118 I... 276 00:22:08,535 --> 00:22:10,829 We have to put a stop to this Spontaneous Human Combustion 277 00:22:11,580 --> 00:22:12,956 as soon as possible. 278 00:22:13,623 --> 00:22:17,085 {\an8}TO BE CONTINUED 279 00:23:47,008 --> 00:23:48,426 NEXT EPISODE