Swordmaster - Storyline
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Autumn.
A solitary island.
Lapping of waves.
Young swordsmen meditate before a cliff, attempting to soothe their restless spirits. Across, on the opposing cliff, the entrance to a deep cave is neatly and abruptly cut, as if cut by a sword.
The cave is revered by the swordsmen as a sacred place, called Path of Sword.
To enter the Path of Sword, gain a flying sword and forge it into one`s Fated Sword, only then can one transform into a true Swordmaster. However...
`Only those with a pure heart can gain a flying sword`s allegiance,` spoke the leader of the swordsmen, a valiant young female swordsman.
`Each flying sword is proud. It`s difficult for an ordinary person to gain a flying sword`s allegiance, but if it`s Hilda, she`s sure to earn the recognition of thoselegendary swords!` As the foremost among her peers, Hilda had no shortage of admirers.
`The Path of Sword asks for your determination on the path of swordsmanship,` Hilda looked at the swordsmen, `If you do not have the conviction to move forward without hesitation, it`s better to retreat early and not risk your lives.`
With a sword`s cry, Hilda was the first to enter the cave, followed by the sound of swords cutting through the air, as several figures swiftly followed.
`Is this the Path of Sword?`
As a recognized genius, Hilda had long stood at the peak of her generation. Although only the most brilliant swordsman could gain a flying sword`s recognition, her goal was far more than that...
`Only that sword... It has to be that one!`
As Hilda was lost in thought, a muffled sound startled her, and blood burst from a swordsman, followed by a roar as a giant worm emerged from the ground and instantly devoured him!
This is the Path of Sword, where every step is fraught with danger, and life can be lost at any moment.
Over the ages, many swordsmen have become nourishment for these worms. It is said that their souls are still trapped within the cave.
Ignoring the other swordsmen in distress, Hilda dispatched the obstacle before her and continued forward without looking back. The way of the sword is merciless. No one cares about the life or death of the weak.
`I didn`t expect you to keep up. I underestimated you.`
Hilda turned her head, her cold gaze sweeping over the swordsman who had caught up. Although they had met a few times before, this unremarkable, ordinary-looking swordsman did not pique her interest enough to learn his name.
`Why? You could have saved those people!` The new swordsman, though brimming with sword energy, was ragged after a hard-fought battle.
`My path of swordsmanship concerns only me and my sword. What does their life or death have to do with me?` Had she not been blocked by the powerful sword spirit before her, Hilda would not have paid any attention, `Whose path is not paved with countless bones?`
The swordsman was silent for a moment, only tightening his grip.
At that moment, Hilda leaped up, a streak of sword light piercing the obstructing spirit with a sound that shattered the air. Without looking back, Hilda sped towards the end of the Path of Sword.
After a short while, gazing at the ancient altar before her, Hilda finally smiled.
`Indeed! The Heaven Sword is about to emerge. Once I control it...
Hilda`s expression changed abruptly. The Heaven Sword did not respond to the intent she extended towards it.
`No! Something must have gone wrong!`
As she spoke, the Heaven Sword suddenly burst forth with light, emitting a joyful cry as it shot towards the person behind Hilda.
Hilda gritted her teeth and looked back. The one holding the Heaven Sword was that unremarkable swordsman!
`Cheat! What have you done?`
The sword seemed like an old friend that had been with him for years, `Is this the feeling of a Fated Sword...`
`Why! I can give up everything for it! What qualifications do you have to gain the allegiance of the Heaven Sword!` Hilda`s eyes seemed about to burst into black flames, `Tell me your name! I will remember it!`
`Budd.` The swordsman raised his head and calmly said to Hilda, `My name is Budd.`
`Budd...`
`Lord Budd...`
Budd awoke from his reverie. It had been a long time since he had been so distracted.
Budd awoke from his reverie. It had been a long time since he had been so distracted. Looking at the new generation about to embark on the Path of Sword, Budd was reminded of that year and those people, `Only those with a pure heart can gain a flying sword`s allegiance.`
`Are you ready?`
The actual gameplay, values and effects are subject to in-game updates.