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Welcome to Dream Kingdom!

This is the world's best amusement park

that we, Zaizen Group, are constructing.

Now, we're looking for someone of talent

who is suitable to be our group's Chairman, Mr Zaizen's successor.

In other words, the person will be our country's savior.

Our only king.

Listen, this is a miracle that has happened in your lives.

Zaizen Group's gross assets is 100-trillion yen, being a successor

is a great chance that has never come and will never come again.

We are going to have a test to select the king.

- Selection test? - What the heck?

Of course, the sum of down payment will be large.

The person who wins the final, that is, the one and only successor.

Who would be king…

will get 100-billion yen!

"ZERO -The Bravest Money Game" "STAGE 1"

"8 hours ago."

- Sorry, I'm late. - Have you seen this?

- What's that? - You haven't seen it?

They're really cool!

"Scammed Money Is Returned" I hope they'll send me some.

A nameless chivalrous thief has been saving the world.

"Chivalrous Thief, Zero" and has become a hot topic.

Today, money of bank transfer fraud

have been sent to us, J Net News again.

"50 million yen of bank transfer fraud money is returned."

About 50-million yen has been sent to us in cash this time.

As before, details of withdrawal from the scammer's bank account,

which shows no money left, is also enclosed.

"Withdrawal: 50,340,000 Balance: 0."

Anyone who is a bank transfer fraud victim and transferred money...

to this account after 20th June,

"Kanto Bank (savings)"

if you can show us the evidence,

we will refund your scammed money at J Net News.

This is a measure taken according to someone called Zero,

"We took the money." we will keep paying attention to...

"You will return the money." their intention and further action.

"Zero."

It's said that...

Maths is the biggest barrier in middle-school entrance exam,

but I think it isn't necessarily the case.

There's no need to stuff your brain with knowledge.

"Cram school lecturer, Zero Ukai."

It's your ability to think that's put to the test.

When you see an unknown question,

you have to imagine what your eyes can't see when you think.

For example,

if you have to calculate the volume of this pyramid from the net...

Wow, I see a 3D image!

I told you his lessons are awesome.

Do you get it now?

You don't understand?

Sorry, I'll go offline.

What?

What? Go offline? His prediction?

You say you "go offline" when you log off on the internet, right?

Oh, that?

- The diagram here... - Sir, you've paused our lesson.

Even if only one person doesn't understand,

he'll pause the lesson and go teach them until they understand.

What the heck? How can a teacher log off during a lesson?

Nobody would say "offline" in front of people who are taking an exam.

He's an idiot. He's smart though.

Just ignore the loser!

After you get this, multiply by one third,

you'll get the answer.

Do you get it?

I see! I got it now, Yurei (Ghost).

"Yurei"?

See you...

Why is he called Yurei?

It's his nickname. The kanji of his name can be pronounced as "rei,"

and when we talk to him, it's like he is somewhere else,

so it's Yurei (Ghost).

Sorry. Thank you.

Thanks.

Speaking of chivalrous thieves,

they're the world's first bank robbers, America's Jesse James,

Japan's great thieves Nezumi Kozo,

Ishikawa Goemon,

and Puerto Rico's pirate, Roberto Cofresí.

Who robbed the evil, rich people

and gave the money to the good, poor people.

Such individuals or organizations punish dishonest people by doing so.

To sum up, they're hypocrites.

Either they think they're saving the world and get elated,

or they're hiding an evil purpose.

Well, regardless of their intention,

what they do is the same as robbers.

But if so many people can relate to them passionately on the internet,

that means many people feel hopeless about society nowadays. Right?

It's the so-called "antihero."

Former MPD detective, Mr Taguchi.

What kind of person do you think Zero is?

People probably imagine Zero as a cool crime avenger,

but looking at how it was done,

someone in a scammer group probably blew the whistle.

"Kanto Onigame Group underling, Sakura Suezaki"

the personal information...

Of course it wasn't an insider!

This chivalrous thief is actually these amateur losers.

Right, guys?

"Part-time worker, Chikara Manabe."

"Courier company employee, Hiroshi Sajima."

"Part-time worker, Sunao Saotome."

Call the mastermind, Zero, out at once.

It's past the limit of my patience!

But we promised we would never meet him again.

Yes.

What?

I... I'll call him out.

What?

What's the address?

What idiot would come nonchalantly if you told him the truth?

Tell a lie and call him out.

Tell him to go to the diner you hang out at.

It's...

"One new message."

"Okay I'll go."

He replied and said he would go.

Go there. Wait for him to come and kidnap him here.

Yes, boss...

I heard you caught the thieves and I was wondering who they are.

"Solo trader, Seigi Suezaki."

But you're just jobless guys that work part-time.

Stupid losers.

But who the heck got totally beaten by these losers?

You jerk...

Tell me. I have the right to ask.

It's the stolen 50-million yen you should pay me back.

Don't get cocky. You didn't put much effort into earning the money!

The money game is brainwork.

It was the spare key.

What?

They made a copy of my office's key.

Thank you.

He is the delivery guy at our usual restaurant.

When he delivered our food,

he swapped the key at the entrance

with a fake one that was attached to the same keychain.

Then, he made a copy of the key outside immediately,

and when he returned to take the bowls,

he put the real key back and took the fake one with him.

That's not all.

In the keychain he put back,

there is a bug.

They heard everything we said because of it.

Like I gave my underlings my card to withdraw money...

and I told them that the PIN was "end two back."

"End two back"?

In this card's case,

it's "4," the second to last in the 7-digit account number,

so if you read backwards, 4621 is your PIN?

Yes.

Come on... It's just a careless mistake.

Shut up!

So? What will you do?

What?

Just sell these guys to someone and exchange them for money.

You're a gangster, aren't you?

You're just an amateur, so shut up!

He meant human trafficking?

Don't be silly.

I asked them to stop.

What?

Please believe me. I'm a victim!

I was deceived.

Zero came up with all the strategies.

I was only used!

It is all Zero's fault.

What a coward.

- Don't badmouth Zero. - But...

Don't have a fight now!

I was worried, of course,

And I thought this would happen someday, but..

You should've told me, then!

But...

I enjoyed doing it.

You two did as well, right?

Zero was right.

It really opened a crack.

It breathed new life...

into our lives when there was no way out.

He gave us a breath of fresh air.

For starters, we were cornered by our exploitative jobs,

by our debts, by superiors who abused their power...

"Chat Room for Suicide Seekers."

The last person who promised to join us...

came late nonchalantly.

Hello.

This is ridiculous!

Do you know how much we struggled when we decided to kill ourselves?

Exactly! I thought I could finally rest forever!

Actually, I'd like to ask you a favor.

A favor?

Ask us?

Well, if you'll die anyway...

I... I have no money.

I'm just wondering if you would give me your lives.

What?

Wanting to die is, if I liken it to a candle,

It isn't because there isn't enough wax.

The fire almost goes out because there isn't enough oxygen.

What is he talking about, Mr Sunao?

Science, maybe?

So you need air.

Fresh air, a continuous flow of refreshing air.

I think you can burn again if there is an air hole.

But where can we find the fresh air you said?

Will you be chivalrous thieves and save the world?

What is "chivalrous thief"?

Something like a pirate?

Don't worry.

If you want to die again, I promise, you can when you do.

This chewing gum will let you die effortlessly.

I put a lethal amount of deadly poison in it,

so you can die just by chewing it.

If we hadn't met Zero at that time,

we would've died already.

We only have to kill ourselves again when it's necessary,

Before they make us suffer.

“I want to die,” “stay alive,”

then we'll die again?

I don't want to live like I'm riding a roller coaster.

What?

Okay.

Hey, what the heck is going on? He didn't go to the diner!

Hey, baby face guy, call him now.

"Baby face guy..."

And you'll put on an act.

Say you had supper at the diner but didn't bring money.

Yes, sir!

If this Zero guy is deceived by your act and shows up,

I'll let you off the hook as a special favor.

I... I had joined a children's troupe.

What is this?

- Bro. - What?

He doesn't answer.

Of course Zero won't.

The transmitter let him know that you guys aren't at the diner.

Transmitter?

You didn't realize?

What...

You guys were spied on and you were used

by this Zero guy, right from the beginning!

If you guys are so stupid, it's pointless to be alive, right?

I think it's broken.

I knew you would come, my bosom friend!

Actually, it's the opposite case.

Opposite?

Yes. I gave you these not to let you commit suicide,

but to prevent it.

Prevent our suicide?

You gathered because you couldn't die alone in the first place,

so if you want to die again, you would surely gather again.

Is that why you told us

not to meet when we aren't working as chivalrous thieves?

Well, that wasn't the original purpose...

But it was useful.

How dare you look down on me!

Return my friends to me.

My bosom friend!

Shut him up!

Yes, boss...

"Oni."

I see that Kanto Onigame Group is pulling the strings.

You...

When did you take it?

If we can't come out of here alive,

there'll be a news article

that says the chivalrous thieves got the money from

a small unit of Kanto Onigame Group,

with a photo of this sake cup.

Go.

What? That stupid sake cup isn't a big deal.

It is a big deal!

I can't let it ruin our group's reputation!

This is stupid.

Just get out of my sight, jerk!

Okay, let's go.

You had a narrow escape...

Because he is an old-fashioned gangster that values honor.

What the heck, cocky woman?

I'm not surprised if you think I'm cocky.

"Zaizen Group Executive Secretary, Mineko Goto."

What I say...

is also what my lord says.

Who is this old man?

He is...

Sorry for being rude, Mr Zaizen!

Zaizen?

- His name sounds sweet, Mr Sunao. - That's "zenzai."

Leader of Zaizen Group,

whose gross estate is over 100-trillion yen,

and Japan's greatest entrepreneur.

Yes. Not only in political and financial circles,

but he's also extremely influential in the underworld.

He is the king... of the power of money.

"Zaizen Group Chairman, Muryo Zaizen."

But why is such a powerful man here?

Please...

Please!

It's fine.

I don't care.

Anyway,

will you sell me the chivalrous thieves?

Sell? Please don't say that. I won't take a penny.

You're dissatisfied?

Of course not, sir.

If you will excuse me.

Wait.

Yes.

Would you like a receipt?

As a special favor, my lord will let you join too.

Join what?

My lord is looking for someone to be the successor to his throne,

and he said that you...

and you...

can join the selection test.

I was actually going to let only the chivalrous thieves join,

but it's fate that you're here.

You bought us for 10-yen each?

Yes, that's right,

Zero or whatever.

Either way, you all have to lead a hopeless life,

what better chance can you wish for?

Welcome to the Dream Kingdom!

This is the world's best amusement park

that we, Zaizen Group, are constructing.

Now, we're looking for someone of talent

who is suitable to be our group's Chairman, Mr Zaizen's successor.

In other words, the person will be our country's savior.

Our only king.

I don't really get it. She means she'll choose a king among us?

Looking at the line-up of the people here,

I don't think she will at all.

That implies we're not king-material either.

Right?

We will be...

king!

Listen, this is a miracle that has happened in your lives.

Zaizen Group's gross assets is 100-trillion yen, being a successor

is a great chance that has never come and will never come again.

We are going to have a test to select the king.

- Selection test? - What the heck?

Of course, the sum of down payment will be large.

The person who wins the final, that is, the one and only successor.

Who would be king…

will get 100-billion yen!

Hundred...

100-billion yen!

How much is that?

No idea.

It's about the cost of one interceptor missile.

But even if I spend 10-million a day,

I can still spend every day having fun until I die!

Is that so?

If you spend 10-million a day, it'll last 10,000 days.

I'm afraid that you'll be in your 50s after 30 years.

Let me dream about it for a bit longer.

No. This is ridiculous. Let's go.

How much should we spend a day in that case?

Are you listening?

Don't be so realistic!

Hey! This is lucky!

I got the chance because I gave you a hard time!

For just a billion yen,

they'll wag their tails till they break off.

"Zaizen Group Secretary, Kuroda."

They show their dog's nature entirely, good lord.

Yes.

We can't blame them,

the poor people had to

settle for what they have in their lives so far.

They are mediocre people who couldn't wish for the real acme.

But among the young people who still have to live for decades,

if someone can survive the hell that is coming,

then he is worthy to be king, right?

You got carried away.

You can use 100-trillion yen if you win.

100-billion is just a thousandth of it.

It's just 0.1 percent.

Don't interrupt every time I talk!

Hey, let me touch it too! Out of my way!

But 100-billion yen is still 100-billion yen.

What's your point?

Depending on how you use it,

it can turn into a poison or a medicine.

It's crystal clear that this is true.

"Freelance wedding planner, Yuki Hikawa"

I always suspect everything at first.

Moreover, working under someone for the 100-billion bait is a bit...

I agree.

In other words, I want to break out of reality

and reach my dream in the shortest time.

What dream?

Having so much money that I can be free from it.

We will get along.

Look, a few of them have some backbone.

I doubt it.

Hey, let me touch it! Hey!

What should we do?

Set it to 3,000 yen a day and calculate it?

But it's 100 billion! We can use 10,000 yen a day, right?

I wonder what the old man's intention is.

Yes?

What does he want from us by using the 100-billion yen?

It's no use thinking about it.

We're talking about how much we should spend a day

if we want to lead an idle life until we die.

I think that's enough.

Well then,

let's begin our first game.

Dice?

What is this?

The final selection will take place at Dream Kingdom,

and only those who pass this game are allowed to enter it.

Look closely at what I'm going to do.

When I throw this dice into the container,

the face of the dice

will be shown on the screen you're looking at.

Like this.

Like this.

Now, a question for you.

What is the number on the upper surface?

What?

How do I know?

- Tell us. - Think.

I've put the lid on, so I have no idea either.

Guess the number by intuition and observation skills.

Hey, How dare you play a dice game with me!

Do you you know who I am, jerk?

The game is extremely simple.

You see the rings under the faces of dice from 1 to 6, right?

You will decide which ring you'll go into.

If you guess the number right,

you'll be allowed to enter Dream Kingdom.

But if you make the wrong guess...

Hey… - What the heck are they?

What are they?

A Ball?

A ball of real iron will fall.

We call it...

Iron Ball Circle.

Be assured, the iron ball won't fall if you guess the number right.

What should we do?

Mr Hiroshi!

You have 30 minutes.

Anyone who isn't in a ring after 30 minutes will be disqualified.

Also, as you're aiming to be king, everyone here is your enemy.

Anyone who talks to other people

or shares his answer will also be disqualified.

Well then, good luck, everyone.

Three.

Two.

One.

How would I possibly know that?

But... but if I guess wrong and the iron ball falls,

if we step outside at once, will we be safe?

Will we?

If you think about the speed of the iron ball falling,

you can't run quick enough if you aren't an Avenger.

- Avenger? It's more like... - Grave danger.

We have no time for frivolity!

If the probability is one sixth,

that means there's over 80-percent chance that we'll die!

Idiots.

The probability of getting "1" four times in a row

is 6 times 6 times 6 times 6, that is, 1 over 1,296.

On the other hand, the probability of getting 2 to 6 is one sixth.

It'll be a number from 2 to 6 if you look at the probability.

What should we choose?

2? 3? 4?

Or 5? Or 6? Zero?

Well..

Somehow, something is wrong.

Wrong?

The video of the dice just now...

- I've seen through it. - You?

You saw that it was "1" three times in a row, right?

To sum up, you only get "1" if you throw that dice.

Think carefully.

She was explaining the game,

can she get "1" three times that easily?

Well, it's 6 times 6 times 6,

so there is a one-in-216 chance that it happens.

Is that so?

But the video...

In other words,

the dice is loaded.

Loaded dice?

What is that?

The center of mass is shifted

and the dice was made in a way that only certain faces come up.

What does it mean?

What? Load...

Loads of mice?

You changed it into an animal.

To be precise,

the dice is unstable because the weight isn't symmetrical,

the dice wobbles if it's loaded.

I see.

By the way,

the origin of the Japanese for "nonsense" is also related to dice.

The lady also said...

I've put the lid on, so I have no idea either.

Guess the number by intuition and observation skills.

This is what observation is.

But... what if the dice isn't loaded?

If she really got "1" three times in a row by chance...

That's the point.

People think so, even if they know the answer.

What we're being tested for is our determination.

This is a situation that often occurs in Vegas.

Vegas? You mean Las Vegas where the casinos are?

"Pachinko Las Vegas."

Even if you're sure that you'll win at this machine,

you're too scared to stick to it till the end and let the chance go.

Jackpot!

You can't die with your hunch about winning.

The lady created such a situation.

What for?

To test us.

Test us for what?

Everybody thinks that there is something wrong with the dice,

It's impossible to get "1" three times in a row.

So, the next roll is "1" too.

But if you think about the unlikely case,

it's too scary to choose.

In this game, our courage to act correctly in such a situation...

is being tested by her.

Go and warn the thug.

Ignore him.

But...

The ability to judge whether the information is true or false

is what a king needs too..

My judgment is perfect, isn't it?

What is so funny?

If you know so much, be the first to go the the "1" ring, then.

What? You're bluffing?

Exactly...

How pathetic.

If nobody moves, the game won't start.

Okay, I'll do you a favor.

Anyone who is in a ring when the game is over,

because of your courage,

even if your guess is wrong, I'll still let you enter.

However, provided you're still alive.

Does it even matter?

The iron ball will hit us if we're wrong,

and we will die!

We don't have to guess it right?

If we are alive?

The number...

No.

What are you muttering?

Either way, the woman is telling us to

risk our lives on the number rolled in this match!

We don't have to guess it right...

What?

Who is that kid?

"Private middle school third year student, Shirube."

The kid has made up his mind already.

I'll go there too!

Me too!

Darn!

How can I not risk my life now?

Out of my way!

Are you not going?

Is what the scammer said correct?

We won't get the 100-billion yen if we don't hurry!

I don't think the answer is that simple.

There are two things that aren't right.

What aren't right?

But I think it's all a trap, and yet...

I could be overthinking it too.

What have you been going on about? What is it if it isn't "1"?

Don't press him!

Ow...

It will be full soon!

Gosh, forget it!

Mr Chikara?

Do you know how many years I've been riding packed trains?

Let me in!

It is already full!

- First come first served? - It doesn't matter!

Hey! Stop pushing me!

Hey, referee!

There is no rule.

The right belongs to people in a ring when time is up.

Get him out! Get him out...

- No! - Get him out!

What is it?

What is wrong, Zero?

The lady said...

anyone who is in a ring when the game is over,

because of your courage,

even if your guess is wrong, I'll still let you enter.

If we can pass without guessing the right number,

that means, guessing it right has nothing to do with winning the game.

In that case, it won't be a game.

Let's say...

if this isn't a probability game of guessing the face of dice...

At that time...

It will be shown on the screen you're looking at.

Like this.

Like this.

It felt wrong when she threw the dice the last time.

What is it? What does she want?

However, provided you're still alive.

I see.

You'll stretch my clothes!

Perhaps...

Zero?

There is a way to survive even if I enter the wrong ring?

Don't touch me!

First of all, the woman didn't say...

that the screen would show us the dice in the container. Not once.

When I throw this dice into the container,

the face of the dice

will be shown on the screen you're looking at.

Hello?

She only said that if she threw the dice,

we would see a dice on the screen.

She said nothing about it being the face of the dice she threw.

When I throw this dice into the container...

Like this.

Like this.

That's right. The dice on the screen

was thrown into the container in the opposite direction the third time.

That's what I felt was wrong.

I see.

What we saw on the screen was totally fake.

In that case, she didn't roll "1" three times in a row,

So the probability of getting "1" is just on sixth, like the others.

I don't get it...

but is the correct answer not "1"?

No.

What we saw on the screen was totally fake.

In that case, she didn't roll "1" three times in a row,

So the probability of getting "1" is just on sixth, like the others.

I don't get it...

but is the correct answer not "1"?

No.

It isn't "1"?

Seriously?

Oh, no...

the dice isn't loaded?

Who said it was loaded dice?

"2"? Why is it "2"?

Is "2" the correct answer?

Well...

Yes?

I won't know until it falls.

What?

Until it falls?

But we'll die if it falls.

But I think this is the only way.

Probably.

This is nonsense.

Well, just sit here.

What are you talking about?

Come here.

Fine!

Is "2" the correct answer?

Is it?

Well, I don't know yet.

What?

So, just now...

you only said "1" wasn't correct?

Yes.

This is irresponsible!

So what?

Zero saved our lives and I take him at his word.

Even if he says he has no idea, we can only trust him.

I'll bet on Zero.

Bet on him?

You too, Mr Sunao?

What...

Well...

Will you two stop being deceived?

Deceived? Zero deceived the two of us?

But he deceived us!

He said immature things like "save the world," which he can't do!

He saved your life, you shouldn't say that about him.

Saved my life? He only interrupted when I tried to kill myself.

You...

I've always thought that chivalrous thieves are hypocrites.

Why does saving strangers make you happy?

I am the one who wants to be saved most!

So you need air.

Fresh air, a continuous flow of refreshing air.

I think you can burn again if there is an air hole.

I don't need any fresh air.

I want money.

This chivalrous thief business is stupid, huh?

You could take back the money because he was an idiot.

You're right.

But the one who committed the stupid fraud

is your elder brother.

It's the guy who was shouting that the dice was loaded dice until now.

How dare you.

You'll pay for it If you look down on Zero.

You and your brother.

You have five more minutes.

You won't go out?

I won't.

Because this game is like picking up money on the ground.

Pick up money on the ground?

I see. That's what it is.

You have three more minutes.

Let's hurry.

Wait.

Don't let other people realize.

I know, but...

There is an idiot we can use.

Yes?

Over here?

Yes, the best position.

So we'll lie to the others.

Lie?

Mr Chikara...

Why?

Is this the correct answer?

Let us in too.

We'll execute this guy.

Seriously? You're crazy.

- What's the matter? - What happened?

This...

Zero.

Don't stay there.

What is it?

You are deceived, Chikara.

I don't know what they said to you, but just get out from there.

How do you know it's "3"?

- You speak too loudly! - The others will hear!

Sorry.

I told you that we've won a bundle in the money game, right?

Yeah...

The reason that only winners keep winning...

is because winners get information that others can't get.

If they tell the other people who want to go in...

that they'll let the iron ball kill you,

nobody would go in!

You are deceived, Chikara!

I see. That's why nobody else is in there.

Execute him?

You have one more minute.

Hey, "5" is the correct answer.

- "5"? - Why?

You get "5" most often when you roll dice.

Someone saw this on a video site!

We'll get a chance there!

Hey!

Hey, hang on! Let me in too!

- Don't come here. - Let me in!

Hey! Please, let me in!

It's full!

"5"?

Is that so?

Indeed, dice is made by carving out the material,

So opposite sides have different weights,

and the center of mass is shifted,

So "5" comes up most easily in terms of calculation.

What?

We shouldn't stay here, then!

But I don't think that's the point.

Stop confusing me!

Do you get it?

We'll be disqualified if she finds out that we told you the answer.

Sorry...

Just ignore him.

Yeah?

Exactly. Mr Chikara asked for it.

40 seconds left.

What the heck is it?

What should I do?

Now I'll choose just any ring!

30 seconds left.

But he deceived us!

He said immature things like "save the world," which he can't do!

20 seconds left.

19...

18...

Will I be disqualified if I help him?

17...

What?

16…

15...

Sorry, I'll go offline.

14…

What? Offline?

What?

12...

11...

10 seconds left.

9...

8…

Knees up.

What?

Keep your back to the edge

- and sit attached to the fence! - Okay.

5 seconds left!

4…

3…

2…

1…

0!

Don't move!

I guessed right.

I said I had no idea what number it would be,

because this game isn't about guessing which face comes up.

What?

Anyone who is in a ring when the game is over,

because of your courage,

even if your guess is wrong, I'll still let you enter.

However, provided you're still alive.

The moment the lady said that,

we had to realize the point isn't which face comes up,

but if you're observant enough

to notice there's a gap between the iron ball and the ring.

In other words...

when the iron ball falls from above the ring...

Don't move!

The point is, can you see...

that there is a space between the ball and the ring,

big enough for a person?

But I didn't really know how big the iron ball was from the ground,

so I wasn't confident.

It's barely enough.

But why did you save my life?

You said that I was immature, didn't you?

I am only stupid.

We shouldn't run away, right?

Zero said this, didn't he?

Zero told us...

I feel reassured that I can die anytime...

but why chivalrous thieves?

Well... Someone who almost died, or someone who is ready to die...

can do things that nobody else can.

I think such people can save others

in a way that other people can't.

This Zero or whatever is an interesting boy.

I won!

I won!

They... they're dead!

They really are dead!

Everyone in the rings passed.

You've gained the right to enter the main competition.

She said everyone in the rings passed, but...

However, we need to confirm how many survived...

and the rules with a certain someone as well.

Tell my lord

that I'd like to overlook the fact that he violated the rules too...

because I think that things are going to get more interesting.

What chivalrous thieves?

You hypocrite.

He was right.

Do you think you can be the winner by using such naive tactics?

Only one can be king in this survival game.

Am I not disqualified?

My lord said he would like you to stay.

What is a "king"?

Yes?

He takes advantage of people's weakness and toys with it,

and amuses himself by watching this vicious game from on high.

Is that what you call a king?

Why don't you quit, then?

Don't make me laugh.

Since ancient times,

kings of all countries sacrifice people to move an era forward.

He who has both a good and an evil side is the real king.

This is reality.

All right, then.

I will fight.

To prove to you...

that a real king isn't like what you think.

Eight people passed the elimination round!

One of the eight will get 100-billion!

It's the same as winning! Thank you, God!

Oh, he got carried away.

Is that guy really your brother?

Who cares?

Anyway, what do you think about that kid?

How old is he?

Perhaps he's a surprisingly strong opponent.

Why do king candidates have to stay in a tent?

And the tent is right in front of a hotel.

They're ready.

Is it meat?

No, they're dumplings.

- Any rice? - Or soup?

Only dumplings.

Why do king candidates have dumplings only for supper?

Don't ask too much.

“World Dumpling King For business use”.

World Dumpling King. Zaizen Group's dumpling franchise.

It exactly is a king's supper.

One in a hundred of these has chocolate inside.

Is that so?

I'll have it, then.

I want to have it too.

No. I will have it.

What? How do you know that's the chocolate dumpling?

By thinking.

Imagine what the eyes can't see and think.

Please give me that.

I won't.

But you're a chivalrous thief.

To get a dying candle to burn again,

you need fresh air,

a continuous flow of refreshing air and an air hole.

What?

Similarly, to get my exhausted brain to move again,

I need fresh sugar, a continuous flow of glucose, that is, chocolate.

It's tasty!

Anyway, where is Chikara?

That idiot must be too ashamed to show up.

That idiot? You mean someone who sneaked into...

the construction site to look for them?

I nicked them.

Your sandal was smashed by the iron ball and it was my fault.

They are pretty worn.

Please don't ask too much.

Thank you.

You're welcome,

my bosom friend.

- What are you talking about? - Hey... What?

Hey! Stop tickling me!

What the heck?

Wow!

It's huge!

This is the Dream Kingdom.

Indeed... It says "Dream Kingdom."

Hey.

What is that?

What is going on?

They passed the test too, what else?

We aren't the only ones?

What's the matter?

It's him.

You saw someone you know?

It's Zero.

Zero Ukai.

Everyone who comes here isn't his previous self anymore.

Don't use violence.

Can you tell who really is at the direction that is safe?

It's Quarter Jump.

My side is safe.

Kazuya...

Trust me, Zero!

Let's go and save him.

What?

I will follow Zero.