Excerpts from Catalog of Warriors Under the Heavens

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I was told that many masters meet their end on the battlefield, which sparked my curiosity. Since the end of the Second Aggeloi War, Talos-II has seen little large-scale battles, and tales of feats like "cleaving through hordes of Aggeloi" have long faded.

What, then, are the skills of today's masters, especially the younger generation?

I decided to find out myself.

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When I first arrived in Wuling, I met remarkable talents like Zhuang Fangyi, whose mastery of Lei Fa (Thunder Arts) is simply extraordinary. Unfortunately, she serves as the Viceroy Tianshi, carrying heavy administrative responsibilities. Her strengths lie much more in management and research than in leading the charge on the battlefield.

After traveling for several days, I met the Captain of Pacified Skies, who declined my request to observe his swordsmanship. How I wish I could witness his earth-shattering power...

In the following days, I failed to track down Chen Chichi.

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Then, while following the supply convoy to the North, I missed the chance to see the promising young members of the Oathkeepers, as they were away on a mission. According to my Oathkeeper friends, several have emerged in recent years: some can march a hundred miles despite serious injuries, while others handle heavy armor and massive cannons as if they were light as feathers.

From afar, I also glimpsed Gerald "The Sanctified" Zasso. He may not be of the younger generation, but his legendary deeds have long been renowned throughout Talos-II.

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