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You're gonna be the greatest king in the world?

There's no way you'll ever be a great king!

You're deaf and can't talk!

You really are an idiot, huh?

Wh-What? You'll be a great king anyway?

All right, I get it.

Become the king, and make the world a fun place to live in.

I'll be looking forward to it.

When I first met Bojji, I just thought he was some dumb sucker.

I figured a rich royal like him helping out a poor fellow like me was a given.

But...

Stop!

I watched your match, and you looked so cool.

You won that fight. Hold your head up high.

No matter what anyone else says, I think your style is just fine as it is.

No, I'm not taking anything from you anymore.

You may not know how to take this, coming out of the blue and all...

but I...

I want to be in your corner from now on, no matter what happens.

I mean it, Bojji.

Ow...

Don't try... to mess with me!

It takes a great deal to carve through your own flesh to escape.

I commend you.

Who sent you, and who do they want killed?

Answer me now.

Your new king...

is Prince Daida!

After his brother Daida took the throne from him, Bojji decided to go off on a journey.

I'll bet he figured that it would be good training to help him become a great king someday.

And under Bebin's orders, I tagged along in secret to watch his back.

It's me!

Yeah, that's right.

It's me, Kage.

Don't cry, Bojji.

We're both big boys seeing each other again.

And after that, Bojji went to see Despa, the younger brother of Desha, king of the underworld.

He was put through the wringer to become the mightiest man there is.

Whoa, whoa.

Wh-Why are so many of you here?!

Prince Bojji, please hop on.

That's when we heard there was a major crisis back in Bojji's country.

And now we're riding on home with the captain of the Order of the Underworld.

Someone is torn right now choking, choking back tears

The allure of strength

Comes with the lure of wickedness

This does not reach his ears

But right now the hero

Does not rely on strength

Entrust yourself

To these tiny hands now

Everything that has ever been loved

Every curse that has ever been befallen

And every desire that has ever been of love

Let them be enveloped by a protective light

The allure of strength

Comes with the lure of wickedness

This does not reach his ears

But right now the hero

Does not rely on strength

Entrust yourself

A shadow approaches

"What defines you?"

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Episode 12

The Footsteps of War

There it is — the castle.

You need not worry, for your elite forces are gathered here.

Daida...

Get up, Hokuro!

We don't have time to rest!

So why did these criminals go to Bojji's country?

Indeed, that is what we want to know.

We suspect someone is directing these criminals.

Huh? Directing them?

Their objective appears to be to either overthrow or perhaps, to seize control of the kingdom.

There are innumerable motives.

Oh, right.

I'll fill you in on the situation, too, Bojji.

From what the captain's saying,

there's someone who brought the criminals from the underworld into your country.

Uh, Miranjo,

Bandit Leader, Zokku

what was your reason for letting us out of there?

No reason.

You're now free to do as you wish.

Whatever your heart desires.

Whether that's attacking the town or taking over the country, it's up to you.

I don't get it.

People are motivated by gain.

This is your land, right?

What do you gain by doing this?

Gain, you say?

Don't you worry. My gains will come later.

Later?

The way out is over here.

Follow me.

There are some real heavy hitters here.

Monster of Steel, Gigan

Especially him.

Fallen Royalty, Kingbo

His strength is immeasurable.

However, I'm not sensing any strength or force of any kind from those two.

Sword King of the Underworld, Ouken

How eerie.

The Brunet Assassin, Black

I'm not particularly fond of the unknown.

The Copperhead Assassin, Red

This is what true freedom is.

It's diamond!

Incredible!

This is...

Apeas, it does not matter.

No one can do me any harm.

Very interesting.

These are just puppets!

No, no! No!

Huh?

Hey, you guys, stop it!

Come on, guys!

If we have a falling out with Miranjo, and supposing, just supposing now,

we're stuck in here, then what?

I don't wanna be stuck here!

So please, lower your arms.

Sorry, but could I ask you to do the same with your spear?

Please?

Apeas, do as he says.

Oh, thank you!

Please forgive us for being such knuckleheads.

We tend to strike first and ask questions later.

That's all right.

That is how you should be.

Let's go, Apeas.

Those guys are trying to take over your country right now.

That's what's going on.

There is no need for concern.

Prince Despa will be joining us.

He will?!

Hey! Hey, Bojji!

He says Despa is coming!

Wait. So why didn't he ride along with us?

To tell you the truth...

before I came to pick you up, I went to confer with Prince Despa.

My! Did my brother say such a thing?

Plus, Ouken is also involved.

Very well.

I will be coming.

You have my thanks.

Ah, that reminds me,

how is my beloved steed, Whiteking?

Huh?!

What's the matter?

He was a fine horse when I stepped down from my post in the castle and returned him to the kingdom.

Well, you see...

He had a commanding figure with a dazzling white coat.

My beloved mount, as swift as the wind.

Whiteking!

Oh, what fond memories!

Ah, my Whiteking...

Is that... Whiteking?

What happened to him?!

Well, the truth is,

Whiteking has always been volatile and wouldn't let anyone but you approach him.

When we left him to his own devices, he put on weight quickly.

Whoa! Whoa!

Whoa!

And despite all of that, he decided to depart on his beloved steed.

Naturally, the can't keep up with our pace, so they'll come along later.

Hey, come on, man!

And you just let that slide?!

Won't Despa just slow us down like that?

No!

Rest assured, Prince Despa's quick wit will be indespensible.

His quick wit?

Is she driven by simple resentment?

Directed at the country?

Or toward some person?

If so, there is no wrong angle for us.

We can do anything we want.

This is all it takes to be king of this country?!

Throw him in the dungeon.

The king getting locked in his own dungeon is hilarious!

This is my throne!

Not too shabby.

I am the king!

Now this'll be a sight to see.

I doubt that he can beat Kingbo, though.

But if he wears him down a little, I can finish him off.

What?!

What?!

What the hell?!

Fools.

Apeas, to the castle gate.

All of you, as well.

All of you.

Where are you all going?

He froze him in place?!

What is that? Magic?

Now he's watching him suffer.

What a sicko.

Kill me.

Why, you wretched...

He's been hiding what he's capable of.

Me, the king, huh?

I'm honored beyond words.

Kingbo, you will follow in my footsteps.

Cultivate compassion in your heart, and let yourself grow stronger, my son.

Oh, this is hard to watch!

Oh, he's dead.

Well, ups-a-daisy.

Master Domas, it looks as though what King Bosse mentioned is happening.

Indeed.

Hold on a moment.

Unfortunately, Hokuro, you still aren't strong enough.

Huh? You can't mean that.

But there is a role you can fill for me.

I'm giving this to you.

A crossbow?

And a pretty big one at that.

You've put on a good deal of muscle while training with me.

I want you to cover me with that.

Master Domas...

You really have been thinking about me.

Of course I have!

I didn't have enough time to teach you any skills, though.

Right!

Let's go and destroy the opening to the underworld.

Right!

There you are.

Apeas!

Are you the one behind all this?!

No. I am...

Dorshe, it's me.

I, Miranjo, am leading this.

Lady Miranjo?

It can't be.

I was certain you died during the war.

But what are you doing in there?

Miranjo?

Where have I seen that mirror before?

What exactly are you thinking by doing this?!

I want to bring this country to ruin.

Bury him.

Today tried to put off getting torn away

But was absorbed into yesterday anyway

A new today tried to postpone the inevitable with a sigh

But you leapt in with a smile anyway

So I decided to extend the deadline I'd set for the end for just a little bit longer

If in just one more step the landscape is to change

If something is to change

You should shine the brightest

Even if others laugh, I'll be holding your hand

It can't just be anyone, it has to be you

No other tears will do

Light the way to a new tomorrow

Light the way to a new tomorrow

I'll be singing for you, waiting

I'll be singing right here, waiting