It's me!
I want to be in your corner from now on, no matter what happens.
Yeah, that's right. It's me, Kage.
Don't cry, Bojji. We're both big boys seeing each other again.
Bojji, you look silly!
Face dewy with tears and sweat
With your own unique beauty
Smile for me
Panting with exertion, you shine brighter than anyone
"Ranking of Kings"
You melted into these almost listless days
Energy faded like soda gone flat
As a duckling you spread your wings
And dream of flying as a swan
If you have to wander, then enjoy it as much as you can
Nothing fun about just taking shortcuts, right?
You took your time, took the hard road
But you couldn't get there
You keep chasing the sunset as many times as it takes
Now run far
Your dirty shoes and footprints will head steadily into the future
Panting with exertion, you shine brighter than anyone
"Episode 5: Intertwining Plots"
I've been by your side this whole time, Bojji.
When you fell off the tower...
When you had your bag stolen...
When you almost got fed that poisoned meat...
I saved you each time!
It grieves me to have to say this,
but your life is in jeopardy.
I was ordered by that guy to escort you.
Of course, I don't know what he's plotting in that mind of his.
Anyhow, since none of us knew who was after you,
we had to keep it a secret from you.
"To fool the enemy, start with your allies," and all that.
Don't worry about it. Anything can happen in life.
Okay, let's head out. We're not going up; we're going down.
We're gonna go see someone who'll make you the mightiest man there is!
Yeah, you!
He's supposedly down at the bottom, in the "underworld."
Enter.
You called for me, Your Majesty?
Domas, why did you vote for me when they were deciding who would be king?
H-How do you know that?
I thought that the burden would be too great for Prince Bojji. Also,
if I might be so bold, you measure up better to be the king--
I see, so I'm more suitable for the throne?
Brother was your pupil, you coward!
To betray him and vote for me makes you a disgrace as a court official!
I have nothing to say for myself.
That day when I sparred with you,
I thought that I had come across someone that I could trust.
But you've betrayed my expectations.
Domas, I valued your abilities.
I hoped that one day, you would be my right hand.
But that dream... was not to be.
King Daida, what can I do?
For the sake of the kingdom and its people, I have come to a decision.
But it's an order that I can only give to someone I trust.
Then you can trust me!
I should be proud of what I've done.
This aching in my conscience
comes from my failure to have strong enough resolve.
That's it. That must be what it is.
Sure is deep, huh?
We're still not at the bottom.
Oh, I just remembered...
Here.
It's just a cloth crown...
but it's something you just can't do without.
Yeah.
Mm-hmm, that looks more like the Bojji I know.
You don't have anything setting you apart,
so this brings things back into balance.
That's a human skull.
What happened here?
What is it, Bojji?
A funny smell, you say?
It's gas! This is bad!
The reason behind those flames is because of this gas!
Hurry, Bojji!
I never knew it went down so deep under the castle.
Mirror...
...what exactly are you?
A sworn ally who shared the joys and sorrows of your father.
Yes, why don't we call it that?
Who are you?
They are loyal servants of King Bosse.
They will assist you in gaining power.
Now, come inside.
There are a number of things that are preserved in ice here.
What is this place?
Father!
He has been preserved in ice since just after his death.
All for this very moment.
What did you...?
What do you intend to do?
Mirror! How could you do this?!
It all starts here, King Daida.
Right now, King Bosse's marrow
is being mixed with a secret potion that I provided.
Now what?
The light is being gathered to heat it up,
and change that which is inside.
It's almost like the sun.
It is hatching.
That's disgusting...
It is holy blood.
The body is burned, and from out of its ashes,
the Jewel of Resurrection is retrieved.
Add it, and the elixir is complete.
Now, King Daida, drink.
I have to drink this?
Once you drink it, you will gain King Bosse's power.
The greatest power in the world.
Go on, King Daida.
I won't.
You expect me to drink this sketchy stuff?
King Daida, don't you trust me?
This is something I can't do.
Have you forgotten your ranking?
How could I forget it?!
That's why I'm going to try even harder! No matter how many years it takes!
The world which you are about to venture into is not so easygoing.
I know that.
But I can't do this. I don't know why, but I can't!
Indeed, you must feel some hesitation.
But what you will gain from drinking that is inestimable.
Then why don't you drink it first?!
Or either of you?! Go on!
The elixir will only have an effect on you,
as one who carries the blood of King Bosse.
King Daida, please try to imagine...
...yourself shooting up in the rankings after you become all-powerful--
yourself, becoming the king of the world.
If I drink this, will I really...
Prince Daida, in any endeavor, there is never an easy path.
These are the times that will make you what you are.
See that you are not deceived, whether by those around you,
but more importantly, by yourself.
I won't drink it.
--King Daida! --Just drop it, Mirror!
Then you leave me no choice.
What do you think you're doing?
This is for your own good.
Don't mess around with me.
Mirror, you may be doing this with my interests at heart,
but I will reach the first-place ranking on my own!
Wh-What are you doing?!
Master Domas!
Huh? Where's Prince Bojji?
Prince Bojji is gone.
Huh? Where did he go? Master Domas?
Master Domas!
I told you, he's gone!
Gone...?
Master Domas, don't tell me you...
Hmm? The cursed gas didn't kill them?
Oh my. The two of them are already cursed.
No wonder the cursed gas didn't kill them.
One is a giant who has had his power taken.
The black one is a shadow clan member in altered form,
who has met with divine disfavor.
Still, that crown is a real masterpiece.
Good work. This should prove to be a fine way to pass some time.
Sire.
Heh. Wake up!
You're Bosse's son, are you?
Master Domas!
My mission was to get rid of Prince Bojji.
Wha--?!
Did you really kill Prince Bojji?
Yes.
By my own hand.
Are you serious?
I have to take responsibility...
...for not being able to protect Prince Bojji!
You fool!
Which one of us is the fool?!
Don't do this.
What have I... What have I...
...been doing?!
Go ahead and strike my hand clean off!