Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage - Episode 7
Mb | May 27, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
We are transported to a time when the legends of the Great Four take shape, with Bebin at the center of it all.
The episode begins by debunking the common assumption that Bebin was the most experienced member of the Great Four. We learn not only that Apeas was part of the Great Four before Bebin, but also that he was already firmly established in the group when Bebin joined. The fact that Bebin was summoned by King Bosse into this prestigious group does not seem to be due to his exceptional strength, but rather to his understanding of the fundamentals of combat.
However, the story takes an exciting turn when Bebin embarks on a journey to the underworld to seek out the legendary Prince Despa. From Despa, Bebin receives the unique snake sword we are familiar with. This contradicts our expectation that Bebin chose the weapon due to his fondness for snakes. It is also interesting to learn that Bebin was the one who wrote the letter of recommendation for Bojji to meet Despa.
Prince Despa’s characterization stands out in this episode, as his true power is revealed before our eyes. Aside from being an exceptional strategist, his main strength lies in his ability to recognize a person’s strengths and weaknesses and then use his own wisdom to help them improve. Through this ability, Bebin learns to become a better fighter by focusing on flexibility rather than strictly adhering to traditional combat methods.
In the second half of the episode, the focus shifts to the current situation of the Great Four: they have been tasked by King Daida to rebuild a destroyed wall. The group’s inherent rivalry and pride hinder their collective efforts, prompting Daida to deploy Hokuro to defuse the situation. Hokuro devises a brilliant plan involving an arm-wrestling competition in a local bar. The result is a classic case of unity overcoming rivalry, leading to a victorious, memorable moment for the Great Four.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.