Episode 8

人間凶器。北へ

Human killing machines; Journey to the north

Ashiliana, the Holy city of Juliennes was surrounded and protected by 4 different cities - Kishurana of the East, Felicia of the West, Kuruda of the South and Likitoa of the North. The Cevars from each city were very proud of their fighting abilities. However, they have been warned to abide by the rule of the 4 fighters in order to maintain peace and stability. Without this rule, there would be chaos and severe bloodshed…

By the order of King Eva Stolla, Elle and Gau were sent north to the Holy City, Ashiliana to attend the Ceremony of the 4 fighters as a gesture of peace and to assure stability between the 4 cities. He severely warned Elle not to create trouble till she had return to Kuruda.  Though Elle was pleased to get away from the boring task of posing for her statue (which was supposed to be finished before the Cevar Festival), she complained continuously about the ceremony. Unknown to the duo, they were being spied upon by 3 men. Meanwhile, Folly is urging Kyou to hurry up as she hoped to reach Ashiliana before Elle. According to Folly, the people living in Ashiliana were from a high society and Elle wouldn’t be able to fit in. Her worst fear for Elle was she would disobey the rule of the 4 fighters and stir up trouble.  At the same time, Low was spying upon Kyou and decided to follow her.

Half way through their journey, Elle and Gau stopped at an inn for the night. While they were eating, Elle overheard some men chatting about the 4 fighters attending the Ceremony. They were in high praises for the fighters from Kishurana, Felicia and Likitoa but criticisms on the 59^th Kuruda Cevar (Elle). Elle was about to start a fight when Gau stopped her. As Gau was calming Elle down, one of the 3 spies secretly spiked Elle’s drink. In the end, Elle forcefully returned to her seat and took a deep draught of her drink. Still annoyed, Elle accidentally punch a pillar a little bit too hard… The next morning, Folly and Kyou found the inn totally in ruins. She quietly said there was no one but Elle who would have done this. At the meantime, Elle and Gau had reached a cross point. Strangely, Elle decided to go to the left where the town of Blorahan was. Gau reluctantly followed her.

At the isolated town of Blorahan, Elle and Gau met a blacksmith whom Elle introduced as her older brother, Dais Lag. Later, Dais had a personal talk with Gau. Scar face had told Dais about Gau’s potential to become a Cevar. Dais told Gau that he first met Scar Face about 11 years ago, in a war. During that time, Dais was known as Black Wing, a killer without a shred of humanity. As a result, Dais felt that he wasn’t qualified to become a Cevar and decided to live a quiet life as a blacksmith. He then carried on mentioning his friend, Klain Falanx, the 58^th Cevar who become insane with each battle and soon succumbed to his dark side. In the end, he died in the hands of his best friend, Scar Face. Though Scar Face had warned him not to fall into the dark side, Dais felt that Scar Face was succumbing to his dark side sooner or later. Dais told Gau that in order to become a Cevar, one must have the physical strength as well as the mental strength not to succumb to the dark side. As her older brother, he wished that Elle would continue to walk upon the path of a fighter. He asked Gau to watch Elle for him as he felt that Gau could be trusted.

After drinking a few bottles of beer, Elle fell asleep. As she was sleeping, the 3 spies tried to kill her, thinking that Ell was under the effect of the poison but somehow their plan was backfired. Elle was still alive and energetic. The 3 spies advanced to fight her when Dais’ boomerang flew towards them. While the boomerang distracted the 3 spies, Elle took the chance to give them a beating. The spies instantly retreated.  Gau ran up and asked her if she was all right. Elle replied cheerfully as she praised Dais for his most feared weapon (the boomerang) but she stopped as she realized Dais’ eyesight was getting worse.  Dais told that it didn’t matter because he could see things more clearly now than before. Then, he gave a heavy cough and stumbled.

Evening came and Elle & Gau continued their journey to Ashiliana. As they were leaving the town of Blorahan, Elle disclosed to Gau that Dais was meant to be the 59^th Cevar instead of her. When Dais was 16, Elle’s parents died and Elle was seriously ill. Badly needing the money for the medicinal treatment, Dais fought in many battles to earn the money. With the money, Elle survived but Dais suffered severe damages to his body that he was unable to qualify as the 59^th Cevar. Elle always blamed herself for causing Dais’ condition and having the 59^th Cevar title, which rightfully belonged to Dais. Gau replied that she wasn’t to be blamed and Dais did what he had to. Therefore, Elle would have to continue to uphold her duties honorably as a Cevar so that Dais’ sacrifice would not be in vain.

Screen caps:

Elle's older brother: Dais Lag, Black Wing

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