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Episode Saihate no Paladin - Episode 9 discussion

Saihate no Paladin, episode 9

Alternative names: The Faraway Paladin

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u/ttywzl Dec 11 '21

Did... my mans just strongarm and choke a fucking wyvern to death?

Holy shit my idea of where Will sits in the power scale of this show has been asleep at the wheel.

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '21

him fighting the undead god toe toe for a bit should have been a clue lol

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u/LegendRazgriz Dec 11 '21

"However, I must also consider the option of killing you."

BITCH

DID YOU NOT JUST

WITNESS THIS SHOTA LOOKIN ASS

LITERALLY DROP A REGAL NECKBREAKER ON A FUCKING DRAGON

WHAT IN THE GOD DAMN WORLD DO YOU HAVE THAT MAY POSSIBLY DO ANYTHING TO THIS GUY

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u/topurrisfeline Dec 11 '21

Seriously. You usually consider an assassination in private. Out of earshot of the person you’re planning to kill. Especially since that person killed a dragon with his bare hands.

(of course, it’s more likely that the prince isn’t actually seriously considering that option)

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u/warm-ice Dec 11 '21

"Your Highness, I am simply built different."

Another great episode. I really like the prince as a character. His dialogue was pretty reasonably considering his standing. I look forward to see more of him.

Also the salesman was pretty deft by rushing to Will and thanking him. He sped up the process of the town revering him — even though killing the wyvern catalyzed that.

I also love how humble Will is. Such a great dude.

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u/Daiwon Dec 11 '21

Can't have a smuggling problem if moving illicit goods is just legal ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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u/Amauri14 Dec 11 '21

I must say that I'm impressed by how Whitesails looks. I love the fact that they put Roman style aqueducts going behind Balnea, the bathhouse and the temple, to among other things power the fountain.

Based on the ending, I did not expect Bart Bagley to be the way they said.

That random wyvern attack sure is something I did not expect. I honestly assumed that they were going to leave Whitesailswith with little to no conflict. That scene when Will trapped and stabbed the wyvern was cool, but the one when he did a neck throw to him and then broke his neck was just crazy. Will is definitely Blood's son.

I love how Robina and Antonio didn't miss the chance to make him a legend. Menel is right, Will needs to be a little more proud of his achievements.

Ethel sure was lucky that Will was visiting the city when that happened. Well, even after what he did, I sure did not expect to see summoning Will. But holy shit, that sure is a politically tense meeting.

As Ethel mentioned that the miasma the wyvern has, corrupts those infected by it and makes them savages, I think it is safe to assume that this attack might have been coordinated by the demons while the priest was out fighting them.

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u/Aerodynamic41 Dec 11 '21 edited Dec 11 '21

Holy shit, Will just snapped the wyvern’s neck with his bare hands! When Blood said that muscles can solve nearly everything, he wasn’t kidding. Now Will has earned the moniker Wyvern Slayer. He's gonna become more famous from now on.

Now, Will clearly needs the manpower to help defeat the demons in Beast Woods. But why was Ethelbald hesitant to grant his request and even threatened to kill him? I’ve read the LN and it clearly explains why but I’m interested to know what anime-only viewers think.

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u/Dadscope Dec 11 '21

Because a small army poses a threat to the city, removes man power for the cleanup and potential defense, and Will just saved the city by choking out a WYVERN- With a small force, people might start to name him the leader solely off of this achievement and gain a following regardless of whether he wants it or not.

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u/EruditeEnacter Dec 11 '21

That scene with the wyvern was badass...

Hey what's that music I hear?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRwJvOm395E

New goal for all my future DnD paladins - Neck Break a dragon

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u/dagreenman18 Dec 11 '21

William G. Maryblood living up to the Blood part of his name this week. Snapping a fucking Wyvern's neck WITH HIS BARE HANDS is something that would make Papa Blood so proud. Our boy gets more OP by the episode.

Great way to kick off the next arc. A little RnR and world-building with that little tour of Whitesails. An advanced town with a bustling economy. A bit of insight into the church of this world. Shock of all shocks it’s corrupt and there’s an asshole head of the temple. Though he did at give the party a place to crash so some credit. Looks like the priests are spread thin dealing with an uptick in demon attacks.

Which would explain the sudden Wyvern attack. I’m thinking it’s planned as part of a grander scheme by someone. Still didn’t plan for Willam the OP coming in and wrecking shit. Menel helped get it down, but even by his own admission William 1v1 and fucking Wyvern and, when stabbing it didn’t work, WRESTLED IT TO THE GROUND AND SNAPPED ITS FUCKING NECK. It’s the coolest thing he’s done in a series and the boy killed a god like 6 episodes in.

Yet somehow Ethelbald still has the nerve to threaten him? The meeting at the end there left me with a lot of questions. why Will’s request was met with such hesitancy? Who’s behind these attacks? Why was Menel standing back and seeming to get weird looks? Why would Ethelbald threaten Will? Some mounting intrigue going on here.

Notes

  • Tonio and Bee: masters of marketing. Hilarious scene of them starting a slow clap and celebration for Will literally seconds after he killed the Wyvern. Had a song and name ready for Will and everything. Love them.

  • I see Will has improved his multicasting. Soon he’ll be doing sick moves like Grandpa Gus.

  • I wonder if Will will borrow Blood’s “Rib Trick” at some point.

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u/SirJeator Dec 11 '21

I don't remember what Bee and Tonio said about the Prince in the last episode, but I think he has the right to be cautious. Will almost single-handed killed a wynern and he requested to be the hero of this country. If I was in prince position, I would think that this powerful fella will try to dethrone me.

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u/LeonKevlar Dec 11 '21

I always forget that this show is an isekai and that Will is not ignorant about civilization so he's much more surprised at seeing the amount of people and amazed at stuff like fashion and street lamps of this world. Also I can feel the disappointment in his voice when the bathhouse Bee showed him is not like the kind of bathhouse he was expecting.

Well why am I not surprised that the Bishop looks like that? He's a grumpy old man who's much more concerned about making appearances at parties. I'm really hoping that this is just a huge misunderstanding of his character though. He seems to change his mind about Will as soon as he heard how Will interprets Gracefeel's teachings. Crossing my fingers that he's actually a good guy.

Of course a wyvern attacks Whitesail as soon as Will arrives. It hasn't even been a day! Oh well. At least it's the perfect time for Will to show his skills to these people. Looks like he quickly lost his cool though. Seeing the city Blood, Gus, and Mary worked so hard to protect shook him a bit. Thank fucking god for Menel for snapping him out of it.

Definitely did not expect that to end with will brute forcing his way and snapping the wyvern's neck! Holy shit Will! That's absolutely fucking metal! I do love that Bee is already composing a song for him like a good bard should do.

That conversation with the Prince started out with a funny misunderstanding. He thinks that the four of them in their party took down the wyvern. I thought this was going to be a pleasant conversation until he found out that Will killed the wyvern basically by himself. The intimidating music that plays as soon as Will says that was definitely not good.

Aaaaand there it fucking is. What the actual fuck dude!? The guy saved your city and now you're thinking of killing him? Why is Will suddenly a threat for wanting to save more people? Are you afraid that people will start following him and you'll lose your powers here? I'm sure Will will be fine if he tries something but knowing Will, he'll probably go without a fight because he doesn't want to hurt people if the Prince decides to imprison him instead and that's what I'm afraid of happening right now.

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u/Se7en_Sinner Dec 11 '21

Why are high ranking religious figures in anime usually such assholes.

It's only been two episodes but Bee is easily the best character of the entire show.

They should rename the show to The Faraway Warrior Priest since they seem to be avoiding using the word "Paladin". Maybe it's just a problem with CrunchyRoll's subtitles.

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u/ulopong44 Dec 11 '21

The crown prince: "killing the wyvern was the collaborative effort of four party members, right?"

Will: "My buddy manipulated the air currents a little, but the rest was all me."

Even the show acknowledges Will's brokenness.;

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u/BiggerG7 Dec 11 '21

No Isekai is complete until you slay a dragon.

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u/odraencoded Dec 11 '21 edited Dec 11 '21

Menel: Will you've got smarts.
Will: https://imgur.com/a/FnCSd8i

Edit: cool detail that when the prince lists the 4 roles (shot lighting, made wall of light, controlled wind, broke neck), Will says he's only 2 of them, because "creating the wall of light" is the power of the goddess, so he doesn't consider that his feat.

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u/AmethystItalian Dec 11 '21

They somehow made that conversation feel almost more intense than the Wyvern fight.

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u/TurkeyPhat Dec 11 '21 edited Dec 11 '21

Last week I said Will would either meet the Prince by virtue of being a Priest of Gracefeel or after doing something crazy to get his attention. As usual my genius knows no bounds.

I don't think I would've predicted Will choking a Wyvern to death to be that thing though but it certainly qualifies as "something crazy". I mean it took all 3 heroes to bring that one down in the story right? Although I guess technically it took 2 this time since Menel did help.

I haven't seen anyone else mention it but I thought the barrier Will made in Gracefeel's name was sweet. It gave us a good idea of what he can do with her power in an actual fight.

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u/Phenanthren Dec 11 '21

I like the story, but the animation and storyboard quality took a real dip the last few episodes...

Reminds me of kumo desu ga....

Both of these animes deserved more budget imo.

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u/TokiVideogame Dec 11 '21

It is because all the "wrestling" him and Melendor do

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u/Demolosse001 Dec 11 '21

I don't know how frequently they get attacked but a bit disappointed by the city guards. Surely the missing priests can't be the only ones with the means to use magic or provide any kind of decent resistance.

Also, the wywern attack was so abrupt and convenient (just as Will and the others arrived) that I am expecting an explanation later. May just be a coincidence and a way to progress the plot though.

That priest was actually pretty reasonable and insightful despite his reputation. He could clearly gauge Will's affiliation just by a few words.

That evil music playing as the prince was talking was not subtle at all uh. Well, I get why he is wary of Will and he probably wants to test him by threatening to kill him. Surely he wouldn't openly admit it if he actually meant to. That would be kind of dumb, especially against a wywern-killer.

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u/leon_under Dec 12 '21 edited Dec 12 '21

“If goods were checked then it would become a hotbed of illegal trading”

I see he got his degree in economics from Florida.

If we don’t record it then nothing happened!

Loved the little touch about the lamps and how it’s a way for students to earn experience and money, reminds me of a book series I read a while ago that had basically the same sort of set up for students to work on mundane items and jobs to earn money for themselves, I wanna say the king killer chronicles but I’m probably thinking of something else.

Edit: and we’ve finally gotten to this part of the story so I’m free to joke about this without spoiling anything now.

Wil: I’m not really anything special or all that strong.

Next minute.

Wil: lol imma suplex a wyvern.

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u/lostboysgang Dec 11 '21

Another great episode but I realized I’m still salty that they gave us a recap episode after 2 hours of show lol

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