Claymore (クレイモア)

Dialogue

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I got my hands on a horse.

Come on.

If you'd really come with us, it would help us a lot.

This girl's name is Priscilla.

She rarely acts so affectionately with people.

Maybe the smell of the South coming from you reminds her of her family.

Family?

Yes.

She said they were eaten by Yoma.

Hers, too?

What's wrong?

Your horse in bad health or something?

No, it's nothing.

Okay, then.

If you folks intend to continue this way,

you ought to stay away from Pieta.

A whole bunch of Claymores are gathered there, so they say.

Where there are Claymores, there are Yoma.

Better to stay out of it.

See ya.

Claymores in Pieta?

I'm sorry, I can't go with you, after all.

I have to go to Pieta.

Goodbye.

Hold it.

We don't intend to end our journey either.

Pieta's in the same direction, so won't you travel with us for Priscilla's sake?

But I...

It's still a long way to Pieta.

I don't think there's any use hurrying.

It seems she's completely at ease because you came with us.

Earlier, your expression changed the moment you heard the word "Claymore".

Is the person you're seeking a Claymore?

Yes...

Why a Claymore of all things?

Not to dwell on what the man said, but being involved with them brings no good.

It's different for me.

For me, Clare is...

Her name is Clare?

Clare...

If it wasn't for Clare, I... wouldn't be here now.

Clare always protected me.

So this time, I'll...

I've decided I'll protect Clare.

I see.

A very human, and somewhat tragic, resolution.

It's easy to say things.

But do you have the strength for that?

A-Amazing.

The weak always cling to words.

And those with power die for those without it.

It's an often told tale.

Listen.

Impotence is a sin.

Impotence... is a sin...

Please,

won't you teach me the sword?

The sword?

I can tell your sword skills are incredible.

The sword's flow is clean, and there's no waste in your movements.

Like it's perfected...

Oh?

I used to practice a bit.

Just a bit.

Please teach me.

By the time I get to Pieta, I want to become as strong as possible.

You have a good look in your eyes.

You could become strong.

Fine, if it's what I can teach.

Thank you very much!

The tip isn't steady!

Swing not with the arms, but with the body.

Yes, sir!

Clare, I'll see you soon.

This time, I'll protect you for sure!

Raki, please be safe...

I thought I was prepared, but I didn't realize a fight against an Awakened Being would be like this.

It's almost a miracle that we survived.

I don't know what the future holds...

But what I'm really afraid of isn't dying.

It's being in a battle that pushes me to the limit and awakening.

What're you yapping about?

How could anyone awaken from such a lame fight?

Don't be pansies.

Geez...

No way I'll get any shuteye in this stuffy place.

Pay no heed.

The captain is simply on edge.

If I remember correctly, our replacement equipment should have arrived.

Oh yeah, in the storeroom of the east inn.

I see.

So our equipment has been completely replenished.

Who's there?!

Captain?

This is Deneve.

I've come to get replacements for the destroyed equipment.

I'm gettin' dressed right now.

Have some damn consideration!

A strange thing to say among comrades.

Who cares! Get out!

There's one thing I'd like to ask.

How did you receive your second sword?

The marking seems to be different.

Shutup.

I took it off someone who died!

Our swords become our grave markers when we die.

Surely you know that.

The dead don't need 'em!

Either way, it's just the sword of a warrior with a high number that no one knows.

Still, you held it tightly in your dominant hand and didn't let go even when I kicked you through the air.

Huh?

What the hell you tryin' to say?

At first look, your words and actions seem to be those of a hooligan.

But it's not impossible to see them to be all for the sake of your comrades.

S-Stay away!

You bitch, you're disobeying what your captain says?!

Keep the hell away!

I see.

So that's your true appearance.

I'd like you to come with me for a moment.

Captain Flora...

D-Damn you...

What's wrong?

Were you terrified that you nearly went past your limit?

The hell I did!

There is no need to be ashamed.

It can happen to anyone.

The lust for strength...

The craving for blood and flesh...

The hideous black lump within oneself...

That's the moment when we feel those things clearly.

The way you talk sounds like you've experienced something deeper.

It's just general theory.

Don't read into it.

Well, either way, it seems it was too heavy an experience for such a delicate and cowardly warrior.

Huh?!

What the hell did you just say?!

Originally, you were a fragile warrior just getting through life by sticking to your closest comrade...

...but that closest comrade lost her life in battle.

And all because of your own weakness.

The remaining warrior grabbed hold of her sword and made a resolution.

...to become stronger than anyone else.

And the reason you keep your Yoki released and show yourself as rippling with muscles...

...was to get the organization to approve your use of two swords.

B-Bitch, how did you...

It's not that I knew.