Ep. 4: Philly encounters the legendary samurai 9ine and joins his group after a swift defeat.

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While restocking supplies in Happy Lucky Market Town, Philly investigates rumors of 9ine, a renowned samurai survivor. He underestimates the drunk warrior and is defeated instantly, sparking a desire for revenge. Later, bounty hunters attack the group, leading them to scavenge wreckage. 9ine agrees to travel with them primarily for free beer. Upon reaching Valdor, a city showing signs of a past siege, Captain Odin stops Kelby from entering and instructs him on survival tactics. Meanwhile, The Black Claw proposes an alliance with Red Horizon, a group of assassins led by a dark magician. This episode establishes the group's dynamic and introduces key political tensions in the region.