Yo, a customer.
That sure stands out.
I'm Lon the Wanderer.
I'm in the carrier business.
You stand out like that.
We need to fix this.
You're trying to walk through this desert without any protective wear?
Sunburn is going to be the least of your worries.
That's a fine piece of clothing right there.
It's Myoujin fabric somebody gave me as collateral.
There's nothing else like it.
That will keep those pesky sun rays off of you.
It'll keep that mark on your shoulders hidden, too.
That's nice. It looks good on you.
Fifty copper.
Huh?
You don't have it?
No.
So you only have large change?
I have change.
I don't have anything.
No money?
Nothing at all?
You're going to die out here!
Hm...
There's a town over there where you can earn a quick penny.
There's a bunch of big windmills so you should be able to spot it instantly.
But...
Palam's there, too.
I'll put that on your tab.
You pay today.
I paid last time!
I found the place, though.
Let's split it. Things are just getting fun.
We're going to have fun.
There's an extra charge for that.
That bastard.
Hey.
I've had enough of these diseases.
Hey!
Move out the way!
Move!
Come on. Stop.
Hey.
The Gon are really cool.
Of course, dumbass.
The truth behind this world. Life and death.
I forgot my purse!
No one knows what comes tomorrow.
No one knows what was yesterday.
We can only experience what is now.
Wait up, you kids!
Run! Run!
Damn it. Not again!
That's the fourth time!
The fourth time they got that idiot!
Damn you! I'll grind you up and use you as filling for my meat buns!
Hey, there. I think you'll make some money with us.
You need to look good.
You've got to be kidding.
No, I think that's your problem.
Yeah, it really is.
What was that?!
No. No one's hiring me.
If Palam won't, why not try the Kulum Kingdom?
The Kingdom's even more of a lost cause.
It's tough.
I think you can make some good money.
You should listen to this.
Hey, pretty.
You looking for some "Heaven"?
I've got some good stuff from the black market.
You're paying me today.
Sorry about that.
Go right ahead.
Hey, there.
Looking for some "Heaven"?
I'm in a hurry.
Let me go.
You're looking for some right?
It's good quality.
Let me go.
Hey, there.
Looking cute today.
Thanks.
You, too.
Thanks. Have fun today.
You, too.
Finally here.
That's enough.
Did you hear about the order?
Hey.
This is my spot.
This area right here is mine.
Get out.
Hey.
You're not going to apologize at all?
I'm sorry.
What a bitch.
Well, whatever.
Come on...
Almost there...
A single copper's better than nothing.
Hey.
Ow.
Ow! Ow!
I was just joking!
We're in the same field, right? I'm like you. Hey! That hurts!
Ow...
You're pretty good.
You must be really into martial arts.
I'm into them, too, but you're pretty good.
Yep, pretty good.
Who are you?
I'm Jin Hazuki,
a mercenary,
but that doesn't put enough food on the table,
so I'm going after bounties, too.
You're in the same field, too, right?
I can tell. What's your name?
Alka.
Nice to meet you, Alka!
Pretty big bounty on this one.
7,000 gold.
Palam's really serious about this one.
I'm after this bounty.
You, too?
You can't go silent on me.
I can tell. They haven't caught 'em yet.
I put some feelers out to Palam.
You've got a relationship with Palam?
Guess I do.
The economy's been pretty bad lately.
Yo.
How's it going?
Haven't caught that bounty yet, huh?
Leave.
Don't call out to me.
So not yet, huh? I can tell by the look on your face.
Anyway, let's get going.
You're sure gloomy.
I bet you'd lighten up with some alcohol.
Is he a Palam soldier?
H-Hey.
You curious?
He infiltrated the city dressed like that.
I don't know how he pulled it off.
Infiltrated the city?
That's right.
Palam's letting this city be
and using it because a lot of people come here from all over.
I wouldn't mind if Palam disappeared off the map tomorrow.
I agree with you. Drink up.
They don't understand how we operate.
Seriously.
Yeah... Screw Palam.
Come with me. We'll head to my spot.
You're just going to ignore me?
She just does what she wants.
Oh, Hazuki.
You changing your port of call?
No, I've got a friend with me.
A friend?
That's surprising.
Hazuki the loner has a friend?
Shut up! How about buying me a drink sometime?
You're not in your usual spot?
I have a girl who does the same work with me here.
Oh, a first-timer.
Welcome to Tomon Inn.
I'm the proprietress, Elle Karen.
I'll take two of the usual.
You drink, right?
I don't.
Come on. Just have one drink.
You can't force someone to drink.
Just give me the usual!
I have the cash.
I don't know about that.
Take your time.
Hey, there.
Have you found your niece?
No, we're looking all over, but not yet.
It'd be great if they find her soon.
Yes. Anyway, no rush.
She has a nice personality.
If I were a guy, I'd totally fall in love with her.
Are there other Palam here?
Hm?
Here you go.
Thanks, Toku.
You'd better pay today.
I know that.
You trying to get info from me?
Well, drink up.
Humans need their drink.
It's my first time meeting someone as stubborn as you.
Totally weird.
Karen! Karen!
The proprietress is great, isn't she?
You're not going to be able to get work like that.
You need to market yourself.
It doesn't matter what you've managed to pull off.
Skills and payment are two different things.
That sword's also old.
Look at this.
This girl's made me lots of money.
You've worked for Palam?
I have.
What? You have?!
You made a bunch of money, right?
Toku, another one!
Thank you very much.
Please come again.
You're weird.
You're not talking.
You trying to save your voice or something?
It's almost time to head out.
Hazuki's going to drink more!
It's time to close up.
I don't care!
She's always like this.
Don't mind me!
I'll have one last one.
Please reserve yourself.
Fine.
Here you go.
One copper isn't enough.
That'll be 30 gold.
What? Did I drink that much?
She'll pay the rest.
Right?
That's bad luck for you.
I don't have anything.
We can take whatever you're carrying.
I have nothing.
Not even a single copper?
No.
You don't?!
Really?
You'll be staying here again, Hazuki.
It's always like this.
She works here, pays her debt back, and the cycle continues.
You'll be working here, too.
The water here isn't free.
Now change.
You can leave Hazuki there.
Once you change, you'll be cleaning the hall.
Can I stay like this?
It's a crime to be broke here.
You need to understand what position you're in.
So Hazuki doesn't know about that mark, huh?
Could you leave?
This is a fun place that people come to so they can forget the world.
I don't get care about what happens outside of my store.
I don't get involved in it.
I won't talk to anyone about you.
I didn't run into you.
I didn't see you.
I'll tell Hazuki I let you go.
Butterfly!
Don't move.
Get on the ground. Put your hands on the back of your head.
Hurry up!
Why are you here?
Scram.
She's mine.
You're a Palam soldier, right?
What of it?!
If you're after her, then she's the real deal.
I guess what I saw was right.
That's enough out of you!
I want my promotion!
Get out of here, trash.
You're the trash here.
I found her first!
So, what of it?
You... Get out of here.
What's your problem?
You're still here?
I thought I'd try my luck one more time.
What a pain.
I'll shoot you!
Yeah, right. How about you get shot yourself?
I told you to keep quiet!
Hey, come over here.
Let me see that shoulder of yours.
Hey. Come over here.
Myoujin would be the right color, wouldn't it?
You're annoying.
The question's what's under that.
I screwed this up.
I've got a grudge against Palam.
If I would have just noticed at the time.
I need to get a look at that mark to be sure.
It was expensive, but I'm glad I had him tell me.
They made my arm like this.
How much do you think I paid for this info?
Myoujin's expensive, and she's wearing some.
I can't get any good work with this arm.
I need money to stop living like this.
How much do you think we'd have to work to afford that?
I went to a good school,
I'm going capture you,
Don't hate me for this.
and all I've got to show for it is dressing up
I'd rather use than be used.
and raise enough capital to destroy Palam.
in this disgusting thing!
Seriously! Shut up!
Who's your superior?
A Clan of the Sword execution style, eh?
Why did you get in my way?!
That girl was enough to bring you out of your drunken slumber.
You purposely got in my way, didn't you?
Who do you think I am?
That confidence of yours will end up getting you killed.
Damn it.
Oh, he had a good gun.
So why'd you come out here?
I was just thinking about you.
Don't freak me out like that.
Well, this is going to bother me.
Indeed.
The world's full of stuff like that.
You said something just a second ago, didn't you?
Clan of the Sword, or something?
You're a mercenary and haven't heard of them?
No.
They're assassins that are said to be found
whenever something important happens in our country's history.
That's the rumor, anyway.
And you want to get involved now?
Who knows?
Who was firing off their guns?!
Take a look for yourself.
You're from Tomon Inn!
You're Karen!
My customers got a little drunk, and well...
See you later.
Hazuki!
No matter where you hide, it doesn't matter!
I might not be able to see you, but my bullets can!
Try to run!
Let's enjoy this!
I could have drank even more with you as collateral.
You got in my away again!
Come on! Come on! Come on!
I could have beat her if you hadn't butt in!
Do you want to die?
I want money!
More than your life?
What do you know?
Someone sold her out to that Palam soldier.
Someone?
Who?
Business is prospering.
Bring me more information.
She's mine.
My guns are crying over letting her run free.
This man was conducting illicit business with the Kulum Kingdom,
and was planning on meddling in our politics for their benefit.
Is there anything else we need to know?
We've asked everything we can.
There isn't anything further.
So he's worthless.
Time for Review
It's time for Blade & Soul's "Time for Review."
Today we'll be talking about Tomon Inn.
This is the most popular inn in all of the desert's red light district.
The proprietress, Elle Karen, has many fans of her dancing,
and her Baked Moon Tengu is delicious.
I've never gone myself.
Everything's really expensive.
Time for revenge!
Our next story is: "Revenge."
Next Time "Revenge"
Alka will finally meet Jin Varrel.