Brilliant Summer - Legend of the 21st Century Savior -

We're almost there, Martha.

I see. So these are the ruins Beowulf holds dominion over.

Yes! Your fist is the only thing that is going to shatter his oppression!

Huh? Why's it gotta be me? ...Er, ahem, I mean...

...Why was I chosen?

Uh, because, well...

Hahahaha, that's a funny joke, Master.

Now I have a quiz for you. Do I look like I'm laughing?

Senpai, please do not hide behind me.

I see.

If we're talking about a messiah, it's true Martha would be the best Servant for the job.

I am not worthy of such a title.

...But now that you've used it, it's not something I can disregard. I shall do the best I can.

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Fou.

The town is still in ruins.

What a waste. If the land were properly cultivated, the boar piglets would be able to live here.

Well, sorry about that. Destroying things and committing atrocitiesthat's all they're good at here.

...It's the shabby samurai!

Kojirou!?

Hi, Martha. Long time no see.

Where the heck were you?

I got thrown into the rough waves, and the next thing I knew, Sir Beowulf was saving me from being eaten alive by a demon boar.

How intriguing fate can be.

Okay... So you're working as a gatekeeper again?

Yes, albeit reluctantly. Still, it is a man's obligation to repay another for hospitality received. I suppose fate just has me associated with gates.

Right, Karna?

Oh, you're here too, Karna! I'm glad to see you're safe!

Yes. However, as you just heard...

We have been ordered to block your path.

That said, I do not think Beowulf is seriously trying to hinder you. More like he wants to test your abilities.

Hmm, okay. So he's sizing me up.

Fine with me... Bring it on!

...He's trying to test your fists, so to speak.

Was that clarification really necessary!?

At any rate, ready your fists. I shall see if you are fit to be...

...a messiah.

(Sigh)

Well, I guess you guys have your social obligations.

And as warriors, there's no way you would hold back.

Sheesh, what a complicated way of life...

Hm. Such inconveniences are natural to the way of life we swear by.

Our actions are not dictated by what can be gained and what can be lost. They aren't even about honor and prestige.

We are idiots who decided we could not live any other way.

So, how about a nice, clean bout, Martha?

Taaaaaaake thaaaaat!

You're incapacitated! May I declare this our victory?

Well, well, how impressive. You really are a messiah.

You are like the ideal monarch of the world, Chakravartin, knocking down any hardships with your fists.

...But I am not a Buddhist.

At any rate, you've cleared your path. It's time for you to meet our king.

Master, Martha. We're finally going to confront Beowulf.

We should stay sharp, be ready at any moment, and always

I told you! Don't talk to me like a thug!

It makes me sound shady! Needlessly!

Huh? O-Oh.

Ahem. I am not someone who deserves to be honored as a saint, but...

We should punishI mean, admonish him. Yes, that's it! A sermon! A gracious sermon would be nice!

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Fou, you seem to want to say, "She means with her fists."

Fou!?

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...There he is!

Welcome! I'm glad you bastards came!

Nice. I can feel the hot wind blowing towards me. That aura of yours... You're not some half-baked grappler!

No, I'm just a woman who believes in her Lord.

I am neither a grappler, nor a boxer, nor a wrestler. ...Absolutely not.

Give me a break! With a fighting spirit like yours, it doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman!

You've got to be a famed fighter.

My name is Martha, just Martha. ...Though some people call me a saint.

I see... Just a Saint burning her Cosmo, huh?

That's right, precisely! I'm a saint, a holy woman. Now, Beowulf...

Go back to your duty as a Servant who protects and guides the weak.

You know, I can give off some glittering light or play a hymn if you want.

I bet you use some ultimate technique. You're a Saint after all.

What? Did you just say something?

Fou...

Fou, shhh.

...Anyway! Hey, demon boars! Show her your hospitality!

Ah, how terrible. Poor, innocent, animals...

It was a direct hit! Martha, are you all right!?

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...Hmph. All right then, fine! If it's a fistfight you want, then that's what you'll get!

Bring it on! ...Uh, I mean, have at you!

Hahahaha! I'm impressed! No wonder the boar piglets worship you as the Goddess of the Iron Fist!

What!? Where did such a shameful title come from!?

From a boar piglet that I've taken hostage!

What? A hostage!? I can't believe you'd stoop so low! Grrrr...

Ah.

Please help, yup!

...Any tense situation just gets dissolved with the boar piglets around...

Fou.

Hey, don't get the wrong idea!

I'm protecting him because he got lost. I haven't laid a single finger on him!

You fools should know that I can be a gentleman when I want to!

Eh? You had no idea? Fine.

Whatever. Anyway, it's my turn!

Sorry, but I can't afford to be soft on you. I'm going full throttle from the start!

Demon boars! Sing me a song of triumph!

Bring it on!

If you come at me full throttle, I won't hold back either!

I will kick your ass! Whoachaaaa!!

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Aaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!

Oooooooooohhhhh!!

A cross counter! The one down is...Beowulf!

Ugh! That was a good one...Goddess Iron Fist...

Can you stop calling me that!?

I guess that settles it... You're stronger than me...

At least I fought someone tough like you in the end. I have no regrets in my life...!

Huh, what are talking about? You lost, but I won't let you just die.

You've got to work hard and rebuild this town. Restore it.

Do it like your life depends on it. If you refuse, I will kick your ass until you say yes!

...You got me. Seems like I'm the one who got completely thrashed.

Well now, everything seems to have worked out fine. You're the best, Ms. Martha.

Goddess! (Thump thump)

Thank goodness. Are you all right?

I am impressed, yup. I wish to follow your example, yup!

You do, huh? But this is a dangerous business. Don't go copying me now!

Well, we'd like to build a gigantic fist sculpture to commemorate your legacy, yup. Right here, in fact...

No. Absolutely not.

...Oh, how extremely unfortunate...

At any rate, the town is now free. Let's continue working on its development!

...There'll absolutely and positively be NO fist sculpture, all right? Are we clear?

Got it, yup.

Fou...

(I feel like they're going to do it anyway, but I'll just keep quiet... We won't get anywhere otherwise...)