There's so much I want to teach you.
What a waste.
So, she got away.
Bang.
She got revenge for her master, and upheld her Code.
I told her she should stay here with us and have fun, but...
It's not like the bounty on her went away
just because she defeated Jin Varrel.
If she'd stayed here,
she wouldn't have to worry about getting caught up in something else.
It'll be a pain to look for her again...
She took out Jin Varrel, and you think you can beat her?
If I felt like it.
We've got rid of the eight that were on gate watch and on duty.
Now only Ga Gangte and I know...
And you...
I received a message to give to you.
So you came.
I'd like to ask you to do a job.
A job?
I didn't really believe the rumors.
I heard that there was someone from
the Clan of the Sword with the Pleasure Gang.
But you are one of them.
I know your skill.
Here you are.
I refuse.
Why?
You accept a job without
asking for the details if you receive appropriate compensation.
That's how the Clan of the Sword is supposed to do things.
You're an assassin, but you're not going to accept my job?
Then you've lost your way. You're completely worthless.
Wait!
Hurry up!
Why can't I be empty?
Because that is what I wish.
Because that is what I wish for you.
Didn't like the Pleasure Gang?
I might have a job that could get your mind off of things.
This is Alka. She's starting here today.
She doesn't know much about how
things work around here yet, so help her out.
Right.
Okay, everyone get ready to open.
Sure.
So your name's Alka.
Pia?
You found who you were looking for?
Yeah.
That's great!
It's fine.
We'll tell you how things work around here,
Miharu and I.
Miharu?
The Proprietress asked me to help you out.
Nice to meet you.
You should take that off.
You don't need it here.
The bunk above mine is open. Feel free to take it.
Um...
What's wrong?
You want to say thank you?
It's fine.
The Proprietress asked me to help you, anyway.
Besides, I was on the bottom rung of the ladder,
so I'm a little glad you came.
You're alone, too, aren't you?
Alone?
I am, too.
So I've been looking for someone like you.
Here. It'll all be gone if you don't eat up.
Eat this, too.
You won't last until dinner if you don't eat up.
Thank you.
I'm not doing that.
Get me some beer.
I was wondering where she went.
I never thought Karen would take Alka.
That's because you weren't watching her.
If she keeps like that,
she won't have to remember all the bad times, I guess.
That's why everyone gathers around her.
That's the Proprietress I know.
Yeah, she's really changed.
You still after her?
Of course I am.
Seriously?
You're like a little kid.
Why are you always quiet like that?
If you're worried about something, talk to me about it.
The Proprietress asked me to look after you, you know.
She said you're the same as me.
The same?
You've killed, right?
So have I.
I was being chased, and the Proprietress saved me.
Everyone here knows that.
They all talk about it.
You can't give up on living, just because you've killed people.
I...
I'll protect you.
Protect me?
Yeah, so protect me in return.
I will.
I'm sure he was protecting you.
I'll protect you!
People can continue on if they have someone they want to protect,
and someone to protect them.
I'll always be here with you.
Come in.
Sorry for calling you while you're working.
This isn't that important, but...
Could you talk to me for a while?
How about it?
You've changed, haven't you?
Your heart was a void,
and that dead Lyn poured something into it.
You should know how fun the world can be.
Humans are supposed to live for their desires.
Drink and men.
It's nice.
I wanna tell a story.
I had someone nice, a long time ago.
Once I fall asleep, call some Palam soldiers here.
Huh?
I have a bounty on me.
I'll give it to you.
To me?
I'm doomed.
And since I was going to lose my life on the side of the street,
it might just be fate that I met you right before I died.
You shouldn't be rotting away in a place like this.
I don't understand...
I...
I'm saying I've fallen in love with you.
Why?
Why didn't you do as I said?
Stay like that.
I'll change your bandages.
He said he'd come for me someday.
But I didn't believe him.
I've met a lot of guys who said wonderful things to me
without really thinking them through.
He gave me this establishment.
Here you are.
Thank you,
but I don't need anything anymore.
You're no fun.
I only want you.
I love everything about you.
You hair, your fingers...
Then if I die,
you can take off any parts you like and leave me.
Stop joking like that.
I'm being pursued.
Even if you're killed,
I'll destroy that which your killer loves most.
It was like it was all a dream.
I didn't think he'd actually die...
Look inside.
He's in there now.
I lied.
It would be worthless to take revenge against
someone who doesn't have anything worth taking revenge against.
Alka, what's wrong?
Are you okay?
What's wrong?
You've gone completely white.
This is to help you feel better.
It's scary, isn't it?
I was that way, too.
But it's okay.
I told you we'd always be together.
Always together.
...ks...
Thanks...
You're sweating up a storm.
I'm sure you're thirsty.
I'll get you some water.
Wait.
I'll be right back.
Miharu?
How tragic.
But this day was going to come sooner or later.
Those who have killed people will receive their just dues.
You should bury her.
We're opening shop.
Get ready.
You should return to work, too.
Because that is what I wish for you.
Does it hurt?
Do you know this pain, Alka?
One of the Clan of the Sword who doesn't kill is worthless.
They've lost their way.
It's a simple job.
That man travels past a sign outside of town at the same time everyday.
I want you to kill him.
You killed someone important to me,
and now you try to kill me, huh?
It's a job, right?
Kill me like an assassin is supposed to.
I was in despair.
You were a void.
You weren't worth taking revenge upon.
But you've changed.
You're no longer empty.
You hurt, don't you?
I won't kill you.
I want you to continue feeling pain.
That's the revenge I've chosen.
Time for Review
It's time for Blade & Soul's "Time for Review."
Today we'll be talking about Lon.
He's a Lyn who's always around Alka and loves to sell things.
He'll take the valuables off the dead and sell them to people,
and also makes some change performing spy-like activities.
I think he's the one making out the best in this world.
Time for revenge!
Our next story is "Sin."
Next Time: "Sin"
When Alka becomes human, the tragedies begin.