"I shall open the path with this sword."

Have you ever felt the desire to protect something?

Everyone has something precious they want to keep safe.
But to protect what matters most, one must also find the courage to face what comes.

From a young age, Xuelin heard a lot about the sacred sword her village had guarded for generations.
She once dreamed of becoming its master, but eventually believed that standing beside it would be enough.

Then, everything changed the day the shrine housing the sword went up in flames for reasons no one could explain.
Driven by the need to protect both the villagers and the sword, Xuelin ran into the fire without hesitation.

Perhaps it was her unwavering resolve that reached it.
The sword, long dormant, began to move on its own
Responding to her thoughts, it acted with her, and together they escaped the flames.

Now, Xuelin takes her first steps as both guardian and master of the sword.
With what she longed to protect now in her hands, she moves forward to defend what lies ahead.