Reincarnated as a Sword (2022) s01e09 Episode Script
The A-Rank Adventurer Is a Monster
1
Teacher, we're at the meeting point.
Fran!
Good morning! Did you sleep well?
Did you have a dream about me?
Yes. It was a nightmare.
How mean!
Gather around, everyone.
This investigation of the Spider's Nest
will also serve as a promotion test
for two E-rank parties.
CLASS: DUELIST LV:33
My name is Cruise Riouselle.
I am the leader of the Azure Guardians,
a C-rank party.
A party
led by a handsome blonde swordsman.
I, along with my party members,
Rig and Eizelle,
will oversee this operation
and act as examiners.
I look forward to working with you all.
Now, please introduce yourselves.
The name's Krad.
I am the leader of the Dragon's Roar,
an E-rank party.
VICTOR, BART, GENNEL
We'll sweep through this test.
We came prepared!
That's all from us.
What's his problem?
I am Furion.
A wood elf elementalist
like the guild master.
But he looks rather plain.
I'm the leader of the E-rank party,
Forest Eyes.
The members of his party
look ordinary too.
My turn.
I'm Amanda.
Pleased to make your acquaintance.
I knew it! That person is Amanda!
No way…
Why would an A-rank adventurer
join this quest?
This is a D-rank quest, isn't it?
It's no wonder the people are talking…
No one would expect her
to be here because of Fran.
All that's left is you, young lady.
I'm Fran.
Rank D.
I like curry.
Nice to meet you.
I don't think they know what curry is…
So it's you, after all.
The one who curried favors
with the guild master
to get him to promote her.
The self-proclaimed D-rank brat!
EPISODE 9:
THE A-RANK ADVENTURER IS A MONSTER
Here come the ones
trying to pick a fight with us…
I don't get you two at all.
The A-rank old lady
who just came here to amuse herself,
and the favorite brat
of that lolicon guild master.
Would you care to repeat that?
What did you just say?
What are you doing?
I'm sorry! I'm very sorry…
-She's fast.
-Help…
-She came up right behind him in a flash.
-I see a flower field… What's this?
What? Have I gone to the other side?
Are you all right, Krad?
It's one thing for Amanda…
But I'll never acknowledge someone
who uses their connections
to climb the ranks!
I did no such thing.
What?
Little brats like you
should go back to their mothers!
My mother is dead.
Miss Amanda is only here as an observer.
If she does involve herself,
she'll clear the quest
in the blink of an eye,
and there will be no test to speak of
for you lot.
Now, I will begin the briefing.
Our objective is to investigate
the dungeon under the Alessa guild's
jurisdiction, the Spider's Nest,
retrieve the crystals
generated by the dungeon core,
and eliminate all monsters
we encounter in our path.
They're just F-rank monsters, right?
We might just accidentally wipe them out.
The dungeon absorbs
the powers of the monsters
to sustain itself.
So avoid killing all of them.
But this is a dungeon with six floors.
It won't be as easy as you think,
so please be careful.
Without further ado,
let us set out for our destination.
I heard this from Garrus yesterday.
Apparently, a dungeon
without a dungeon master
will use its core
to generate monsters and crystals.
The guild sends adventurers to the dungeon
periodically to retrieve these resources.
It's a source of profit, so other factions
have their eyes on this too.
What is he doing?
Maybe he wanted to take a dip.
Shut up, you old hag!
-Krad!
-Krad!
Curse you!
We made it at last.
It's because you guys kept fooling around
that we arrived much later than scheduled.
Dammit.
I didn't do anything.
We'll head into the dungeon
early in the morning tomorrow.
I take it that everyone
brought their sleeping equipment and food?
We will take turns
keeping watch throughout the night.
Miss Fran will take the first watch.
Got it.
Followed by the Azure Guardians.
Then, Dragon's Roar.
And finally, the Forest Eyes.
What about mighty Miss A-rank?
Keeping watch during the night
is part of the test too.
If we let Miss Amanda take part,
then it wouldn't be a test.
So sorry.
What is it?
Can a little brat who used her connections
to get promoted actually keep watch?
Yes.
And I didn't get promoted
because of my connections.
In that case,
prove it!
Show me if you really have
what it takes to stay in D rank!
Battle me!
Don't mind him, Fran.
It would be best
not to get involved in any trouble.
I knew it!
Are you actually scared
even with that huge sword on your back?
Or is that a toy sword just for show?
If that's true, you might as well
throw that useless sword away!
I can't pretend I didn't hear that.
Fine.
I'll battle you.
Fran, are you serious about fighting him?
He mocked you. I won't let that pass.
A mock duel?
This should be interesting.
No one's stopping this?
Krad!
Teach her a lesson!
Right.
There's no way that brat actually has
what it takes to be in D rank.
I'll tear your facade into shreds!
Those who rely on connections to
get promoted are the worst, aren't they?
So whenever I come across
someone like that…
The dragon inside me screams!
There it is! Krad's roar!
So cool!
I'm in awe!
I remember a time when I enjoyed
getting hyped up like this too…
Let's set up wind and earth barriers
so we can detect the presence
of any monsters, just in case.
You're on watch duty right now, after all.
Okay.
O wind of the sky,
guide us and protect us.
O root of the forest, lend us
the perception of the earth and alert us.
What?
Wind Zone! Earth Zone!
What? Two elements?
Even for a sword mage, that's impressive.
What did you do?
Keeping watch.
What?
Whatever.
Bring it on.
A sword?
I've never lost against anyone
of the same rank with this spear.
A sword is no match for the range
a spear is capable of reaching.
I'll teach this shameless brat a lesson
and show her that my spear
is far superior to her sword!
Spear Technique!
He moved his spear instantly!
There it is! Krad's ultimate skill!
Double Spear!
What? She dodged both strikes!
It was probably just luck.
Spear Technique! Power Swing!
Dang it!
Double Spear!
You're short of breath.
Behold! The power of my super sword!
Be amazed!
Fran, I don't think you defeated him
with the sword per se…
That hurt…
Take this!
Fran, that's not the hilt.
That's the blade…
-Krad!
-Krad!
That'll make them think twice
about challenging you.
That was fun.
That was an excellent battle, Fran.
How about a mock duel with me too?
With you…
How about a mock duel with me too?
It's boring doing nothing all day.
My shoulders are getting stiff.
Okay.
On one condition.
If I win, please stop bothering me.
My, my! Aren't you confident?
Very well. If I win…
You shall call me Mama.
Then, I simply can't lose!
Fran, I think you're digging
your own grave here…
She is an A-rank, after all…
Hey, hey, I think that little girl
is going to fight Amanda next.
Teacher, don't assist me.
Fran?
I want to fight with my own strength
and see how I fare against an A-rank.
All right. Do your best, then!
Have you prepared yourself, Fran?
A whip…
Have you seen a weapon like this before?
Magic Whip of Celestial Dragon Beard.
This whip and I are old friends.
Here I come.
Let's start with something easy.
Take this!
And this!
Not bad.
If she blocked her hits with a sword,
the whip might tangle around it,
and Amanda might just pull the sword
out from her hands.
Did Fran rely on her survival instincts
to dodge her attacks on the fly?
Good call, Fran! Well done!
I wonder how…
you'll handle this?
Krad!
That brat…
Look!
-That little girl is something!
-What?
She used the handle!
That was close.
You might actually get a hit in.
I can't find a single opening
to break through!
Now, then, I think it's time for me
to get a little more serious.
Mana flow!
Whip Technique.
Auger Strike!
So she can control the movements
of the whip with mana.
What's with those crazy movements?
It's as if that thing's alive
and after its prey!
You're incredible, Fran!
This is my one-hit-KO move!
It has been a long time
since someone was able to dodge this!
Oh, no!
The power of the whip
increased significantly
after it was infused with mana.
It'll be bad for us if we drag this out.
I know.
Wind Magic: Wind Foot.
A wind magic-based skill
that boosts your speed, I see.
Parallel Thought!
Fran is using Parallel Thought?
Is she planning to cast chain magic?
Unleash the flames of the red lotus
that burns brighter than fire,
and burn everything it touches!
This has been most delightful, Fran!
But it'll be over with this.
Auger Strike!
She's still going!
Air Burst!
You used a blast of compressed air
to accelerate your speed even further!
There isn't enough time
for her to pull her whip back.
Amanda is now defenseless!
Wind Shield.
I'm not finished yet…
The spell she cast with Parallel Thought…
Flare Blast!
Oh, my…
What… Miss Amanda!
It can't be! An A-rank adventurer was…
What the hell was that battle?
You're magnificent, Fran!
I didn't expect you to do that!
What? No damage?
Spirit's Affection.
No way…
I'm not done yet…
Fran!
I'm sorry! Forgive me!
I overdid it…
You did land the hit.
But my unique skill,
Spirit's Affection, activated by itself.
A skill that can render
an attack completely null?
That's too cunning!
They're both monsters…
Rig, use your water magic
to extinguish the flames!
Everyone else as well. Put out the fire!
That said, it's not good to use fire magic
in a place surrounded by trees.
I'll need to have Fran apologize
to everyone later.
You forced yourself
to use Parallel Thought
just to get Amanda to stop playing around
and fight you seriously.
Besides Whip Technique and Wind Magic,
you even forced her unique skill
to activate.
I suppose you could say
you've gotten her back for it.
Fran…
My dear Fran…
For the future of the Black Cats
and yourself,
you must work hard, Fran…
What? Mother…
Oh, you're awake.
Amanda?
You've been unconscious
for nearly two hours.
Teacher…
It's all right.
You should rest a little more.
Cruise and the others
will keep watch in your stead.
But…
Your wounds have been healed,
but mentally, you're still fatigued.
You're still a child.
You should act spoiled
with adults every now and then.
You're really strong, Amanda.
You're not half bad yourself.
But I fainted… It's my defeat.
How honest.
Do you still remember our agreement?
Oh, that's right!
Now, let's hear you call me Mama.
M…
-Fran wants to keep her end of the deal,
-M…
-but she can't bring herself to say it.
-M…
M…
I went a little too far with my teasing.
I know
your mother is still with you
in your heart.
I don't expect you to trust me right away,
but I'll always be here for you.
You can rely on me.
I've used Truth of Falsehood
to check several times.
Not a word she said to Fran was insincere.
You smell nice…
So this is the Guardian of Children…
I think I might be a little jealous.
I'm sorry for using fire magic
around a forest.
Well, it's all right. We didn't expect
the battle to get that intense either.
So we're responsible as well.
Thank you for keeping watch for me too.
Not at all. Don't mention it.
You're hurt…
Actually, after watching that battle,
everyone was all fired up,
and we challenged Miss Amanda too.
But no one managed to last
as long as you did.
Thanks to this, everyone knows
just what you're capable of now.
We'll be counting on you
in the dungeon investigation.
I'll do my best!
As you know,
the Spider's Nest dungeon is under
the jurisdiction of the Alessa Guild.
Only the executives of the guild
or adventurers holding a permit
may enter this dungeon.
Now, let's go.
Fran, let's take care of this
and get the permit
to take on the next dungeon!
Right!
NEXT EPISODE: THE TRAP OF THE TRAP SPIDERS
Teacher, we're at the meeting point.
Fran!
Good morning! Did you sleep well?
Did you have a dream about me?
Yes. It was a nightmare.
How mean!
Gather around, everyone.
This investigation of the Spider's Nest
will also serve as a promotion test
for two E-rank parties.
CLASS: DUELIST LV:33
My name is Cruise Riouselle.
I am the leader of the Azure Guardians,
a C-rank party.
A party
led by a handsome blonde swordsman.
I, along with my party members,
Rig and Eizelle,
will oversee this operation
and act as examiners.
I look forward to working with you all.
Now, please introduce yourselves.
The name's Krad.
I am the leader of the Dragon's Roar,
an E-rank party.
VICTOR, BART, GENNEL
We'll sweep through this test.
We came prepared!
That's all from us.
What's his problem?
I am Furion.
A wood elf elementalist
like the guild master.
But he looks rather plain.
I'm the leader of the E-rank party,
Forest Eyes.
The members of his party
look ordinary too.
My turn.
I'm Amanda.
Pleased to make your acquaintance.
I knew it! That person is Amanda!
No way…
Why would an A-rank adventurer
join this quest?
This is a D-rank quest, isn't it?
It's no wonder the people are talking…
No one would expect her
to be here because of Fran.
All that's left is you, young lady.
I'm Fran.
Rank D.
I like curry.
Nice to meet you.
I don't think they know what curry is…
So it's you, after all.
The one who curried favors
with the guild master
to get him to promote her.
The self-proclaimed D-rank brat!
EPISODE 9:
THE A-RANK ADVENTURER IS A MONSTER
Here come the ones
trying to pick a fight with us…
I don't get you two at all.
The A-rank old lady
who just came here to amuse herself,
and the favorite brat
of that lolicon guild master.
Would you care to repeat that?
What did you just say?
What are you doing?
I'm sorry! I'm very sorry…
-She's fast.
-Help…
-She came up right behind him in a flash.
-I see a flower field… What's this?
What? Have I gone to the other side?
Are you all right, Krad?
It's one thing for Amanda…
But I'll never acknowledge someone
who uses their connections
to climb the ranks!
I did no such thing.
What?
Little brats like you
should go back to their mothers!
My mother is dead.
Miss Amanda is only here as an observer.
If she does involve herself,
she'll clear the quest
in the blink of an eye,
and there will be no test to speak of
for you lot.
Now, I will begin the briefing.
Our objective is to investigate
the dungeon under the Alessa guild's
jurisdiction, the Spider's Nest,
retrieve the crystals
generated by the dungeon core,
and eliminate all monsters
we encounter in our path.
They're just F-rank monsters, right?
We might just accidentally wipe them out.
The dungeon absorbs
the powers of the monsters
to sustain itself.
So avoid killing all of them.
But this is a dungeon with six floors.
It won't be as easy as you think,
so please be careful.
Without further ado,
let us set out for our destination.
I heard this from Garrus yesterday.
Apparently, a dungeon
without a dungeon master
will use its core
to generate monsters and crystals.
The guild sends adventurers to the dungeon
periodically to retrieve these resources.
It's a source of profit, so other factions
have their eyes on this too.
What is he doing?
Maybe he wanted to take a dip.
Shut up, you old hag!
-Krad!
-Krad!
Curse you!
We made it at last.
It's because you guys kept fooling around
that we arrived much later than scheduled.
Dammit.
I didn't do anything.
We'll head into the dungeon
early in the morning tomorrow.
I take it that everyone
brought their sleeping equipment and food?
We will take turns
keeping watch throughout the night.
Miss Fran will take the first watch.
Got it.
Followed by the Azure Guardians.
Then, Dragon's Roar.
And finally, the Forest Eyes.
What about mighty Miss A-rank?
Keeping watch during the night
is part of the test too.
If we let Miss Amanda take part,
then it wouldn't be a test.
So sorry.
What is it?
Can a little brat who used her connections
to get promoted actually keep watch?
Yes.
And I didn't get promoted
because of my connections.
In that case,
prove it!
Show me if you really have
what it takes to stay in D rank!
Battle me!
Don't mind him, Fran.
It would be best
not to get involved in any trouble.
I knew it!
Are you actually scared
even with that huge sword on your back?
Or is that a toy sword just for show?
If that's true, you might as well
throw that useless sword away!
I can't pretend I didn't hear that.
Fine.
I'll battle you.
Fran, are you serious about fighting him?
He mocked you. I won't let that pass.
A mock duel?
This should be interesting.
No one's stopping this?
Krad!
Teach her a lesson!
Right.
There's no way that brat actually has
what it takes to be in D rank.
I'll tear your facade into shreds!
Those who rely on connections to
get promoted are the worst, aren't they?
So whenever I come across
someone like that…
The dragon inside me screams!
There it is! Krad's roar!
So cool!
I'm in awe!
I remember a time when I enjoyed
getting hyped up like this too…
Let's set up wind and earth barriers
so we can detect the presence
of any monsters, just in case.
You're on watch duty right now, after all.
Okay.
O wind of the sky,
guide us and protect us.
O root of the forest, lend us
the perception of the earth and alert us.
What?
Wind Zone! Earth Zone!
What? Two elements?
Even for a sword mage, that's impressive.
What did you do?
Keeping watch.
What?
Whatever.
Bring it on.
A sword?
I've never lost against anyone
of the same rank with this spear.
A sword is no match for the range
a spear is capable of reaching.
I'll teach this shameless brat a lesson
and show her that my spear
is far superior to her sword!
Spear Technique!
He moved his spear instantly!
There it is! Krad's ultimate skill!
Double Spear!
What? She dodged both strikes!
It was probably just luck.
Spear Technique! Power Swing!
Dang it!
Double Spear!
You're short of breath.
Behold! The power of my super sword!
Be amazed!
Fran, I don't think you defeated him
with the sword per se…
That hurt…
Take this!
Fran, that's not the hilt.
That's the blade…
-Krad!
-Krad!
That'll make them think twice
about challenging you.
That was fun.
That was an excellent battle, Fran.
How about a mock duel with me too?
With you…
How about a mock duel with me too?
It's boring doing nothing all day.
My shoulders are getting stiff.
Okay.
On one condition.
If I win, please stop bothering me.
My, my! Aren't you confident?
Very well. If I win…
You shall call me Mama.
Then, I simply can't lose!
Fran, I think you're digging
your own grave here…
She is an A-rank, after all…
Hey, hey, I think that little girl
is going to fight Amanda next.
Teacher, don't assist me.
Fran?
I want to fight with my own strength
and see how I fare against an A-rank.
All right. Do your best, then!
Have you prepared yourself, Fran?
A whip…
Have you seen a weapon like this before?
Magic Whip of Celestial Dragon Beard.
This whip and I are old friends.
Here I come.
Let's start with something easy.
Take this!
And this!
Not bad.
If she blocked her hits with a sword,
the whip might tangle around it,
and Amanda might just pull the sword
out from her hands.
Did Fran rely on her survival instincts
to dodge her attacks on the fly?
Good call, Fran! Well done!
I wonder how…
you'll handle this?
Krad!
That brat…
Look!
-That little girl is something!
-What?
She used the handle!
That was close.
You might actually get a hit in.
I can't find a single opening
to break through!
Now, then, I think it's time for me
to get a little more serious.
Mana flow!
Whip Technique.
Auger Strike!
So she can control the movements
of the whip with mana.
What's with those crazy movements?
It's as if that thing's alive
and after its prey!
You're incredible, Fran!
This is my one-hit-KO move!
It has been a long time
since someone was able to dodge this!
Oh, no!
The power of the whip
increased significantly
after it was infused with mana.
It'll be bad for us if we drag this out.
I know.
Wind Magic: Wind Foot.
A wind magic-based skill
that boosts your speed, I see.
Parallel Thought!
Fran is using Parallel Thought?
Is she planning to cast chain magic?
Unleash the flames of the red lotus
that burns brighter than fire,
and burn everything it touches!
This has been most delightful, Fran!
But it'll be over with this.
Auger Strike!
She's still going!
Air Burst!
You used a blast of compressed air
to accelerate your speed even further!
There isn't enough time
for her to pull her whip back.
Amanda is now defenseless!
Wind Shield.
I'm not finished yet…
The spell she cast with Parallel Thought…
Flare Blast!
Oh, my…
What… Miss Amanda!
It can't be! An A-rank adventurer was…
What the hell was that battle?
You're magnificent, Fran!
I didn't expect you to do that!
What? No damage?
Spirit's Affection.
No way…
I'm not done yet…
Fran!
I'm sorry! Forgive me!
I overdid it…
You did land the hit.
But my unique skill,
Spirit's Affection, activated by itself.
A skill that can render
an attack completely null?
That's too cunning!
They're both monsters…
Rig, use your water magic
to extinguish the flames!
Everyone else as well. Put out the fire!
That said, it's not good to use fire magic
in a place surrounded by trees.
I'll need to have Fran apologize
to everyone later.
You forced yourself
to use Parallel Thought
just to get Amanda to stop playing around
and fight you seriously.
Besides Whip Technique and Wind Magic,
you even forced her unique skill
to activate.
I suppose you could say
you've gotten her back for it.
Fran…
My dear Fran…
For the future of the Black Cats
and yourself,
you must work hard, Fran…
What? Mother…
Oh, you're awake.
Amanda?
You've been unconscious
for nearly two hours.
Teacher…
It's all right.
You should rest a little more.
Cruise and the others
will keep watch in your stead.
But…
Your wounds have been healed,
but mentally, you're still fatigued.
You're still a child.
You should act spoiled
with adults every now and then.
You're really strong, Amanda.
You're not half bad yourself.
But I fainted… It's my defeat.
How honest.
Do you still remember our agreement?
Oh, that's right!
Now, let's hear you call me Mama.
M…
-Fran wants to keep her end of the deal,
-M…
-but she can't bring herself to say it.
-M…
M…
I went a little too far with my teasing.
I know
your mother is still with you
in your heart.
I don't expect you to trust me right away,
but I'll always be here for you.
You can rely on me.
I've used Truth of Falsehood
to check several times.
Not a word she said to Fran was insincere.
You smell nice…
So this is the Guardian of Children…
I think I might be a little jealous.
I'm sorry for using fire magic
around a forest.
Well, it's all right. We didn't expect
the battle to get that intense either.
So we're responsible as well.
Thank you for keeping watch for me too.
Not at all. Don't mention it.
You're hurt…
Actually, after watching that battle,
everyone was all fired up,
and we challenged Miss Amanda too.
But no one managed to last
as long as you did.
Thanks to this, everyone knows
just what you're capable of now.
We'll be counting on you
in the dungeon investigation.
I'll do my best!
As you know,
the Spider's Nest dungeon is under
the jurisdiction of the Alessa Guild.
Only the executives of the guild
or adventurers holding a permit
may enter this dungeon.
Now, let's go.
Fran, let's take care of this
and get the permit
to take on the next dungeon!
Right!
NEXT EPISODE: THE TRAP OF THE TRAP SPIDERS