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I want to be the strongest man in the world.

Will you grant my wish, demon?

"In return, you must offer me your life."

I never intended to live that long in the first place.

"But I cannot grant you power which does not exist.

I can steal the power from a blood relative,

and grant that power to you, however."

That won't work.

I don't have any family.

He says you could always have a child.

Very well.

Demon, grant me my wish!

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 8

The Sacrifice of Dreams

You are the strongest woman in the world, right?

I am Bosse.

I need to speak to you.

What is it? Do you want to fight me?

No...

I want you to marry me and bear my child.

M-My only pursuit is strength.

I want to be the strongest man in the world.

That is my dream, and I will make it come true!

Show me what you've got.

All right.

You sure are strong.

I'm a man, after all.

Nice and straightforward.

Why did I feel so compelled to become stronger?

Perhaps it's because there weren't any strong men around?

No, that's not why.

I-It isn't?

So that's it.

My child is born.

She just gave birth.

My...

You've been spilling blood, haven't you?

As you were out ending lives, a new one was born.

Forgive me.

Look, he's a boy.

But a rather small one for the child of two giants, isn't he?

I can steal the power from a blood relative,

and grant that power to you.

Even so, he's very cute.

My journey ends here.

Villagers! I'm going to establish a country here!

I want my son to have a life where he has everything.

That is now my mission.

King Bosse,

would you like to know who is currently the strongest person in the world?

It isn't me?

The incantation, King Bosse.

Mirror, Mirror, hear my call. Who is the strongest of them all?

That would be...

this person.

Well?

Do you feel more assured now?

An interesting turn of events.

Very interesting.

King Bosse,

the time has come to kill Hiling.

Will you give your blessing?

That old promise, huh?

It can't be...

Bojji is...

Orders are absolute, you see.

That's why I...

Wait.

Listen to what I have to say first.

Now that I've let you live, there is no place for me there once we return.

In fact, my life will probably be in danger.

I've decided I'm going to leave.

I value my life, after all.

You really are a coward!

Hokuro, you do realize what'll happen to you once you return, right?

It's still my duty to go back and report this regardless.

The person who ordered me to kill Prince Bojji

was King Daida.

Queen Hiling knows nothing of this.

She loves King Daida, too.

Whom exactly are you going to report to?

I'll just tell Queen Hiling what I saw!

I see.

I really should have killed you when I had the chance.

I don't need your pity!

Don't try to talk tough!

I managed to stay alive...

which is exactly why I'm obliged to report to Queen Hiling...

And if Prince Bojji's soul can't seek comfort from those who loved him...

then, after everything he went through,

was it all for nothing?

Damn it!

Damn it! Damn it!

Go and die the finest death you can.

Limb from limb...

I'll have you torn limb from limb!

You plan to turn these monsters against Hiling?

Indeed.

Are they strong?

Of course.

Forward, Apeas.

That first one was drawing me in?

I got sloppy.

Stand down, Apeas.

King Bosse!

What's the matter?

Forgive me, Miranjo.

My blood hasn't raced like that in a while.

We were discussing Hiling's assassination, correct?

Yes.

Let it be done.

King Bosse!

Dorshe is the only one that poses a threat there.

Why am I even here?

I managed to stay alive...

which is exactly why I am obliged to report to Queen Hiling...

Pride can be a real nuisance, can't it, Hokuro?

Ready!

Prince Bojji, Mom,

I'm coming to join you.

What was that?

Queen Hiling, stay close to me.

Stop him!

Who are you?

Daida?

King Daida?

No, what is this?

This isn't him.

This is...

What happened here?

He parried!

That move was...

Domas?

Oh no!

Wh-What?

Hey, it's...

Master Domas! It's Master Domas!

Domas?!

Sorry, Hokuro.

Master Domas...

Dorshe!

Go kill Domas!

But, Majesty—

Execute him! Execute him!

Go!

That's enough!

Bojji is safe!

He is not dead!

Huh?

He's still alive? But how?

Mirror, Mirror, hear my call. Who is the strongest of them all?

That would be...

this person.

Bebin,

from this day forward, you shall serve at the royal elite forces.

Huh?

I expect great things, snake charmer.

I owe you.

What are you talking about?

You have given me far more than what could be repaid through a gesture such as this, Master Bebin.

What is going on here?

Bojji is currently in training in the underworld!

He has become stronger!

Prince Bojji... is alive?

He is indeed.

As such, you will not be executed.

However, you are hereby relieved from your duty and banished from the castle.

Domas...

Now begone.

Y-Yes, sire.

We're leaving now, Hokuro.

Right.

Master Domas,

is it true?

Could Prince Bojji really still be alive like King Daida was saying?

It could be. I did not go down to confirm Prince Bojji's death.

Perhaps Bebin's intelligence network informed him?

Hokuro, what do you think?

I believe it's true, of course!

Yeah, right.

I... th-think so... t...

too...

Master Domas...

One other thing...

That was not King Daida.

It was King Bosse.

Huh?

I don't know what happened, but King Bosse has returned.

He has taken over King Daida's body.

Impossible.

Then what happened to King Daida?

I couldn't even begin to answer.

Hokuro.

Yes?

I need to find a way to use my right arm again.

Then, I will teach you the way of the sword.

Huh?!

You're going to need it for where we're heading.

Where are we heading?

Beneath the castle, there is an entrance that leads to the underworld.

The underworld?

It is a place that draws monsters to it.

We're going to destroy it.

What is something like that doing under the castle?

I don't know.

I was just told to destroy it.

There has to be more to this.

Master Domas,

I can't forgive what you did to Prince Bojji.

But even if I had been there, I understand I couldn't have stopped you.

Because I'm too soft.

I have to become stronger!

I look forward to learning from you!

I, too, am grateful to you.

Thanks to you, I've been reminded of what it was like to be innocent.

Prince Bojji is safe.

Though, I could hardly bear to face him.

No, that isn't important.

All right, let's do this!

Focus on nothing but the task at hand!

Right!

Did little ol' Bojji split that rock?

No way.

Bojji couldn't swing something as heavy as a hammer.

What's he using for a weapon?

Kage.

What?! Don't sneak up on me like that!

Oh, Bojji's with you.

What's up?

The time has come at last.

Time for what?

He has fully mastered the Despa arts.

Fully mastered?!

King Daida, have you...

changed a little bit?

You really can't tell who I am?

Huh?

Dorshe.

Sire?

En garde.

What did you just do?

That's the mightiest of the Big Four for you.

Apeas, what do you think King Bosse might been saying to them?

That is something I could not say.

Hiling.

I may look to you like your son, Daida,

but I am Bosse.

Where is this place?

Mirror!

Where are you, Mirror?!

Back there...

Apeas knocked me out with a surprise blow.

Did they lock me up somewhere?

No...

Something's strange here.

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