Is It Me?
I lost.
I feel much better now. Thank you for fighting me.
Hmm...?
Giving up already? Weren't you out for revenge?
For revenge...? Heh.
I simply came to test myself against a powerful opponent once more.
I wanted to see how much stronger I've become, and whether the path I chose was the right one.
Even after leaving behind the martial arts of the Eastern Continent, you still pursue the path of martial mastery through Western swordsmanship.
All rivers run to the sea.
All rivers... What?
All rivers run to the sea.
It means that even if martial arts differ in technique, the goal they seek is the same.
Hurry. Other alliance members will arrive soon.
How many of them are left?
Captain, do you count every individual star in the sky?
Just how many people did you wrong, Senior Sister Fei...?
...Serpang, do you remember how many snacks you've eaten in your life?
You're hopeless...
I've done nothing wrong!
If you're a martial artist, enjoying a duel is perfectly natural! Why does everyone hold a grudge against me?!
Then why did you go around smashing all those dojo signboards?
How could I ignore a sect that extorts money from its disciples with fraudulent martial arts?!
There's also rumors that you were dining and dashing...
...Hey, you.
You've grown far stronger than before. I acknowledge it.
The path you've walked these past three years was not mistaken.
That's good to hear.
She just changed the subject...
My business here is done. I'll be going now. Take care.
Wait... just a moment.
Is that truly all you cared about?
Mm?
You come only because of your path of martial mastery? And that fight has resolved all your resentment?
Haha! Yes. As a martial artist, my head feels clear now.
Fei, until we meet again.
Indeed. If it's a duel, I'll welcome you anytime!
The guards waved to us and made their way back to NOA.
You heard them. Let's move before the others catch up.
Guess we have no choice. But Senior Sister Fei, do you happen to have any snacks?
Coo!
We should get going too.
...The path of martial mastery.
...?
Is it really that important?
What's so desirable about this so-called martial mastery...?
...Lyn?
...Ah.
My apologies. I was thinking about something else for a moment.
Let's go, Captain.
Senior Sister Lyn...? N-no!
Coo!
That power...?
(If Lyn really is here to capture Fei alive...)
(Then why did her attack feel so... sharp?)
I followed behind Lyn, hurrying after the three who had gone on ahead.
...
Where are Serpang and Toto? Are they asleep?
Yes. They retired early to catch the first ship in the morning.
Disciple of the Wind Moon Sect, instructor of the children's class.
I, your disciple Lyn, am here.
And...
White Moon of the Nature's Grace.
...
I only told Serpang and Toto to bring Fei back.
But for you, I intend to give a different command.
...If you wish it, Sect Master, I would cut down even the wind and the moon.
Yes, Lyn...
Bring Fei to me at all costs... dead or alive.
...!
Without fail.
Do you understand what that means?
Do you find it cruel of me?
That I would order you to bring back your senior sister, who grew up beside you, dead or alive?
...
It has been years since Fei stole the Celestial Manuscript from the secret library and vanished.
All we hear now is the infamy of a martial artist from the Wind Moon Sect leaving grudges wherever she goes.
Leave her be, and she will clearly become a source of disaster someday.
Lyn. I have observed your sword lately. The tip has been unsteady.
It is proof that your heart is clouded with distractions.
...
Did you already know Fei was in NOA before I told you?
...Yes.
Do you also know why your blade has been unsteady?
Yes, Sect Master.
Then choose.
Will you sever this chain yourself, or wait for someone else to do it for you?
...I have served you for many years since being assigned to the Nature's Grace, Sect Master.
I have always placed the greater cause over personal duty, and orders above my emotions.
But since you have asked for my thoughts, I will answer without disguise.
Lyn, White Moon of the Nature's Grace.
By your command, Sect Master, I will personally bring in the fugitive Fei.
Dead or alive, I will bring her before you.