Ep 8. The Average Man and the Genius
- August 23, 2015
- 23 min
The episode titled "The Average Man and the Genius" of the anime series Rokka -Braves of the Six Flowers- revolves around the group's plans to capture the seventh brave who they suspect to be among them and eliminate the imposter.
Despite their initial suspicions, everyone's attention is focused on the genius Saint of Swords, Adlet. As the others discuss their strategy, they realize that Adlet lacks any formal training and his fighting style is unorthodox. This revelation raises red flags for the other Braves, and they begin to question his credibility as one of the chosen heroes.
The tension between Adlet and the other heroes continues to rise throughout the episode as everyone becomes more skeptical of his skills and motives. One of the other heroes, Nashetania, invites Adlet on a walk hoping to learn more about him and his experiences leading up to being chosen as a Brave, however, her motives are unclear.
As the day wears on, the group decides to split up to search for the seventh hero. Adlet suggests that he is well-suited to search for the imposter as he believes that he has "average" observational skills, making him less susceptible to deception than more intelligent individuals. The group agrees, and Adlet goes off on his own, hoping to catch the seventh hero off guard.
Meanwhile, Hans, another of the six Braves, has been working behind the scenes. He believes that Adlet is the imposter and is determined to gather evidence to support his theory. Hans is shown rummaging through Adlet's stuff and overhearing some of his conversations, convinced that Adlet is indeed the traitor among them.
As Adlet continues his search for the seventh Brave, he stumbles upon Nashetania's private quarters and discovers a shocking secret. He opens a chest to find it full of talismans, confirming his suspicions that Nashetania is the seventh hero they have been searching for. Suddenly, the Brave Killer makes an appearance and begins to attack Adlet and Nashetania.
The group is split apart, and the fight scene that ensues is intense and full of action. Hans and the rest of the Braves come to Adlet's aid, and the group is finally able to defeat the Brave Killer. With that, the true identity of the seventh hero is revealed, confirming the suspicions of some of the other Braves.
Overall, this episode of Rokka -Braves of the Six Flowers- is full of drama, action, and suspense. The tension between the characters continues to rise as they try to uncover the traitor among them, and Adlet's credibility is questioned throughout. Fans of the series will not be disappointed with this captivating and exciting episode.