Original subtitles

You're Bosse's son, are you?

I've gotten word that Bosse died. Is this true?

And that the younger brother took the throne over the incompetent older one.

What's his deal?

So what brings you to the underworld?

We're here with a definite purpose.

I believe I was asking Bosse's son.

Bojji can't hear or speak, so I do the talking for him!

So it really is just as I've heard!

Very well. So explain yourselves.

This guy really pisses me off!

We've heard tell of a man in the underworld

who can make a king out of someone with ordinary strength.

And his name is Des...

D-Des...

What was it again?

What's the matter?

We're here to meet this Des-whatever dude so he can make Bojji the mightiest man around!

Huh?

That stumbling weakling hopes to become the mightiest man?

By the way,

this man that you're looking for

is me.

2nd in the Ranking of Kings "The King of the Underworld" Desha

That sheen of sweat and tears

Is unrivaled in allure

So give me a grin

Breathing ragged from exertion

You're sublime without compare

Ranking of Kings

Feeling flat like a drink without the fizz

You slowly melted into languid days

But even a duckling can spread its wings

And dream of soaring the skies as a swan

Rather than wander aimlessly

Let's savor everything that we've awaited

Taking only the shortcuts leaves you unsatiated

Taking your time, taking the hard road

You just couldn't make it

Are you still going to chase the sunset?

Well, run into the distance!

Your muddied boots and muddier footprints surely lead to the future

Now break into a dash!

Breathing torn from exertion

You're sublime without compare

Episode 6

King of the Underworld

I am the reigning king of the underworld, Desha.

Well met, son of Bosse.

Wha? No way!

Now why would I lie to you?

Please! Make Bojji stronger!

Let's see what he's made of first.

Hey.

Sire.

All right, son of Bosse, prepare yourself.

You there, soot stain. Give them a little room, yeah?

Go get 'em, Bojji!

You've got this!

And just so you know, you're up against the Order of the Underground's captain.

The Order of the Underground?!

I've heard about them.

They've got the strength to bring down a whole country.

And they carry out their missions relentlessly.

They will pursue any monster who escapes from the underworld to the ends of the earth...

and cut them to pieces!

They've been recognized as the strongest order in the whole world.

Do you still wish to fight?

A commendable resolve.

Don't bother holding back.

You can start by trying to hit that man.

Stop! Stop!

What was that?!

This is absurd!

Hold on a minute!

Bojji is really good at dodging!

You gotta see for yourself!

All right. Try avoiding him this time.

Thank you!

Off you go, Bojji.

I was expecting much from the son of the renowned King Bosse,

but you are so powerless.

Making you stronger is an impossible request.

You must have suffered so many setbacks up to now.

Is it conviction that drives you?

Or something else?

It pains me to do this, but I must show you the limits of your capabilities and crush your hopes.

What?!

It wasn't just a fluke?

Great! Great! Great!

Fine...

But can you handle this?!

I've got you!

I-Impossible!

Missed by a hairsbreadth!

Impressive.

Impressive indeed, son of King Bosse.

H-Holy cow!

You did me proud, Bojji!

Well, what did I tell ya?

He's got a knack for it, y'know!

You'll make him stronger now, won't you?

I cannot.

Huh?

Wh-Why not?

How do you plan on defeating your opponents like that?

How will you shatter your opponent's armor?

Well... we wanted you to teach us about that stuff!

I can't.

He is fundamentally not able.

Give up.

There are many other ways for you to live.

But... But...

Bojji is going to be a king!

You've made ordinary guys much stronger, right?

Please!

They had the talent to do so.

C-Come on!

Bojji has talent, too!

He does not. Not a shred.

I promise you he'll get stronger!

I swear!

Please, you have to train him!

Oh, I-I just remembered!

I have a letter of recommendation here!

A letter of recommendation?

Here, here!

Hey, have you read this?

Huh? No, I haven't.

Throw them out.

What's the big idea, dammit?! What did I do?!

Bojji, I, um...

My bad.

This must sting, huh?

Huh?

No, no, no!

You didn't disappoint me in the slightest!

It's gonna work out!

Just put this whole thing behind you!

Yeah! You're gonna get stronger for sure!

Don't sweat it.

You're doing just fine.

Captain.

Here.

Hey!

Wh-What?!

Got another bone to pick?!

The heck are we gonna do with that now?

You fool!

The man you seek is not King Desha.

Huh?

But he said...

King Desha was messing around with you.

But the fault lies with you for misremembering the name.

Th-Then who are we supposed to be looking for?

King Desha's younger brother,

Prince Despa.

Huh? His younger brother?!

Well, why didn't he just say so?

King Desha is a great man, but when it comes to his brother, Prince Despa,

he harbors a bit of bad blood.

Bad blood, you say?

You might say he's a little envious.

It's a long story!

O-Okay, but

why are you going out of your way to tell us this?

I am compelled by pity.

What was that, you jerk?!

But more than anything, I wish to see how Prince Bojji will grow.

He says he wants to see how you grow!

And Prince Despa possesses great wisdom.

He does?

Yes.

May it prove to be of help to you.

How could you do this?

Then again,

it was more or less predictable, given your character.

King Daida, you are a butterfly

trapped within my spider web.

You cannot escape my plan.

Mirror, I apologize for rejecting your offer.

I meant no ill will by it.

However,

I am still young.

I want to believe in my own potential.

I promise. I'll mold myself to meet your expectations of a king.

I swear.

I swear to you!

What do you find so amusing, Mirror?

Apeas!

You're—

How is he here?

Has Bebin been killed?

Stop!

That voice...

I-It couldn't be...

Lady Miranjo?

Miranjo?

You remember me, Apeas?

I am Miranjo.

I'm going to change you, Apeas.

Lady Miranjo, it has been many years since I've seen you.

But why are you in that mirror?

Silence.

More importantly, what is the meaning of this?

Ma'am,

in accordance with the will of King Bosse, I am to make Prince Bojji the king.

Then you would assassinate King Daida to protect yourself?

Such determination befits the Spear of the King.

However, King Daida is invaluable to me.

I will not allow you to harm him.

What could they be discussing?

It couldn't be! Surely!

It is.

King Daida!

There is no need for that.

Apeas now understands.

King Daida, for my earlier affront, I beg your forgiveness.

You expect my trust so soon after that?!

King Daida, please.

King Daida...

Have mercy.

I am most grateful.

There are all kinds of folks here.

This town's pretty big, too.

That guy may be a greater king than I thought.

King Desha

Bleh! He put up a bronze statue of himself!

I take back what I said!

What's up?

Oh, wow, that's pretty vicious.

That's what he gets for putting one of these up.

Anyway, let's go.

At last, we've made it this far.

In truth, I had meant to reach this stage sooner, but it was not to be.

His eyes were always upon me.

"His"?

His eyes were always aglow in an effort to protect King Daida.

At the root of all his intensity, there lay a fierce determination to protect King Daida.

There was his loyalty as a court official, of course.

But perhaps a fondness for the boy also played a part.

Regardless, he found himself ensnared in my plan.

Your hesitation was well-justified, King Daida.

To increase your power is not the elixir's purpose.

That's it!

It's gotta be!

This Despa guy's house!

I wonder what he's like.

Wondering's not gonna help!

Here goes nothing!

Hey! Hey!

Hey! Hey!

Despa!

And who might you be?

Are you Despa?

Yes, I am.

You're not how I imagined...

Don't leave me all on my own

I wonder when I became so accustomed

To days of bearing such heavy burdens

You can put the hard stuff off till later

'Cause the night is awaiting lonesome little me

Don't let me feel so torn

By desolate solitude ever again

When remembering those nights

Please don't call it loneliness

If you're feeling vulnerable

I'll be vulnerable with you

So if you're just acting tough

I'll softly embrace all your weakness

I won't let you feel alone