The Clan of the Sword does not lurk in the darkness,
but in a much darker and deeper void.
Since long ago, they have passed down
their arts in assassination to one another.
And have carved their names into the shadows of history.
The void has no need for a heart.
All that exists is the Code.
All that exists is the task.
When a mission comes forth, you entrust yourself to the sword.
The job?
Completed.
Master Hon.
Why are you here?
I ask you, Alka.
What is that sword to you?
She's restless.
Maybe she's having a bad dream.
She's been like this for three days.
Maybe she'll die.
No way!
I'm going to get some food.
Wait.
I'll go with you.
You brats!
You're at it again!
Wait!
How long are you going to keep this up?!
Come back!
Brother!
Hey.
Crap.
Let's go.
Right!
Don't just watch them go, Mistress.
Who were they?
Kids that are always causing trouble around here.
They're always stealing things and are general pests.
I'm going to kill them.
They got you again, huh?
What's this? The 15th time?
Shut up!
She's still not getting up.
Yeah.
You cannot beat Impurity with the sword alone.
You're up?
I'm so glad...
I thought you were going to be like that forever.
My name's Pia.
This is my brother, Seto.
Pia always takes in strays.
I never thought she'd find a human this time.
Hey, don't say that.
What's your name?
You were asleep for three days.
I'm sure you're thirsty.
She can't see?
Huh?
Is this the reason?
It's really warm right here.
Where am I?
There we go.
You guys.
Loana!
I'm surprised you're still alive.
What about everyone else?
They didn't make it...
I see.
Oh, the leader.
You're up and about now?
She saved us.
You did this?
Yes.
I'm the proprietress of the Tomon Inn, Elle Karen.
Oh, you are?
You know her?
Dummy. She's pretty famous.
It seems like you've heard some terrible rumors about me.
So they're just rumors?
Who knows?
He saved you all.
Thank you.
Let's get going.
R-Right.
I've heard from those two.
I heard what happened to the Pleasure Gang.
I also heard you ran into Alka.
The girl bounty with that mark.
Wait!
I'm going to kill them the next time they show up!
Number 16...
I'd love a better way to make a living...
This marks your destiny.
A symbol that is only passed down through the Clan of the Sword.
I was asked by the Sword to teach you the true meaning
and use of this symbol.
Brother, she...
Did you get anything?
Not much.
That's why I have to go with you.
Right.
I wonder if there's a faster way to make some money.
This might work.
That's dangerous.
Hey... brother!
We cannot let the last of the Clan of the Sword roam free.
It may be that we cannot defeat the butterfly with Impurity.
How unnerving.
I'm going to get some cash.
You're going to sell that?
You can't.
She has two.
I'm sure she can stand to lose one of them.
Wait a second!
No, don't!
What's the matter?
Save me! Save me!
You!
Give me all your valuables.
I don't mind doing things the hard way, either.
Kid, where'd you get all this stuff?
People told me you didn't ask questions around here.
I guess this is all I have for you.
Only this?
How about this sword, then?
Never mind...
What's wrong?
These are heaven's spirits.
They've been used since long ago in prayers
to help one connect with the demons that come from the dark.
They confuse the mind and deceive.
The Clan of the Sword does not use poison as poison.
That is why we use them as a poison to show people that which is unnatural.
A poison...
The sword is the same.
It does not exist only to strike.
It must be used to live.
A sword is for killing...
Why would it be used to live?
Think about it.
Thinking is what makes us human.
You're up?
How're your eyes?
I cannot see.
Is that my sword?
I borrowed it for a moment.
We've got so much!
That's great!
You didn't sell it?
No.
I washed this.
My sword?
My brother took it.
I see.
All living beings must survive by killing.
Understand that this is why you have the job you do.
You do not kill only to kill.
It must not be used for oneself,
for that kills the sword,
and you will perish with it.
Kills the sword...
Huh?
You remember how they feel?
So this is the hand mirror?
That's right!
Welcome back, brother.
Take a look at this.
Drawers!
Give back my sword.
You sound scary.
What did you use it for?
Who cares?
I'm making money.
Are you brandishing that sword to live?
Of course I am!
Everyone listens to me if I show them this.
If I show them this, I get all the food and money I want.
I'm using it to live, so what's the problem?
You made money and got food with this sword, right?
Give me your sword. Give it to me.
A sword mustn't be used for oneself.
What are you going on about?!
What is this sword to you?
You've lost yourself to the sword.
Stop your nonsense!
Brother!
Know the pain of your sword.
What did you use it for?
Hm?
The sword!
I just got us food.
She got hurt!
It's her fault for grabbing the sword!
You're scaring me...
You guys!
You know we're the Pleasure Gang, and yet you draw your weapon?
Move out of the way.
What?
I'll ask you not to cause a commotion in my establishment.
Freaking hell.
I finally get a clean hit on Alka and she gets away.
Alka?
So who was that?
Who?
The girl in black who was all white.
Oh, Jin Varrel.
What about that black fog?
That was Impurity.
It is an evil power that pollutes men.
Impurity?
Alka and Jin Varrel are not human.
They're monsters.
Monst—
Monsters?
That's ridiculous.
What do you mean by "monsters"?
They have no emotions.
They're like the walking dead.
Alka was the only one who could move after being hit with Impurity.
You'd normally be dead.
I know she's alive.
She's not going down that easy.
I'm not sure about that.
Hm?
She could be dead.
They saw some kids.
Yes, I think I saw her sword...
Yeah.
Sword?
You told me not to use this for myself,
but I don't know any other way to use it!
Whoa! Whoa!
What's wrong?
This kid just came out nowhere.
Come on...
What are you doing?
Hey!
One of Sedel's contingent transporting some stuff
was attacked by a child near the back gate.
A kid?
When?!
Not too long ago.
They say he used a sword.
Hey!
There you go.
This should be fine.
Your shoulder looks better, too.
I'm glad.
Brother!
Spoils of war.
Flowers?
What's this?!
This isn't going to make us any money!
Don't touch that.
What's wrong?
Those are heaven's spirits.
Heaven's spirits?
Are they worth something?
They're poison.
Run!
Brother!
You brat!
Get out of here!
That mark...
You're the bounty...
How dare you?!
She's alive.
Brother...
Where are you going now?
To look for someone.
I'll go with you.
No.
You'll need someone to guide you, right?
I can see again.
Then you don't need me...
Who are you looking for?
I hope you find them.
Think.
If you use the sword, you must think about what it means to live by the sword.
Think about the necessity of what you do.
You have the symbol, thus I say this to you.
Renounce the fact you were born into the Sword.
We breathe today and tomorrow.
Do we breathe because we are alive,
or are we alive because we breathe?
Is that what makes us human?
Excuse me.
I've seen you.
You're important in this town, right?
Give me a job.
Will you stay the course, no matter the job?
Guess you'll start with the chores.
Right!
Welcome.
Time for Review
It's time for Blade & Soul's "Time for Review."
We'll be talking about Sedel's contingent today.
Sedel's a name,
and the contingent refers to those under Sedel.
There's a lot of different clans that control the city,
and they fight over that power.
Sedel is the strongest of them.
Time for revenge!
Our next story is: "Flower."
Next Time "Flower"
Alka becomes a bodyguard
and runs into someone unexpected.