

Shadow Skill
Sevalle, an elite breed whose mastery of martial arts has made them legendary. But for the 59th Sevalle, Elle Ragu, a.k.a. Shadow Skill, being a legend is shaping up to be something of a drag. After all, adventure alone doesn't pay the rent, and living check to check takes its toll on even the fiercest warrior. Strong as an ox and stubborn as a mule she may be, but it's drinking like a fish that usually gets Elle in trouble. And as she travels alongside her brother Gau, leaving property damage and unpaid bar-tabs in their wake, a new threat looms on the horizon: spies from the kingdom of Solfan have entered the picture, and Kuruda seems to be headed for war...
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1.The Power of My Blow has No Equal!
02-07-199825mElle and Gau were in the mountain heading towards Kuruda when they saved the caravan camp from bandits.

2.Duelists
09-07-199825mThe fighting competition is held in Kuruda, and Elle participates in the fight. People know her only as Elle Ragu but not as the 59th Sevalle.

3.Phantom's Keepsake
16-07-199825mThe members of the Demon Hunting Unit Phantom get wiped out by a ferocious Demon Beast called "King of the Moon."

4.What My Father Left Me
23-07-199825mBecause of Elle's drinking habit, Elle and the others are broke and deep in debt as usual, so they find a job at the inn called "Green Octopus Leg" managed by a little girl named F...

5.Proud Battlefield
30-07-199825mNow that the Phantom's been wiped out, and Kyuo is the only survivor, she's responsible for all the unfinished jobs that are still in contract.

6.White and Black Flash
06-08-199825mKing of Kuruda, Iba Sutra tells Lohengreen (Lo) that there's a young man who'll be worthy of the Sevalle's title one day.

7.Destined Confrontation
13-08-199825mFolli and Elle seem to be very close, and even others think they're just like real sisters. But there's a dark past behind their friendship.

8.Dangerous Human Weapon. To the North
20-08-199825mElle and Gau are on the way to the Holy City of Julianess so Elle can attend the Ceremony of the Four Devas. Elle tells Gau she's contemplating a side trip before they get to Julia...

9.Violent Bombing of the Holy City
27-08-199825mThe temptation to fight erupts at the opening ceremony when a girl dressed in a cat outfit starts trouble. Confrontation is strictly prohibited and but tempers rise and trouble beg...

10.Clash of White and Black
03-09-199825mLo visits Green Octopus Leg Inn, where Elle and the others help Feolina, However, hanging out at the bar isn't the reason for his appearance.

11.Invasion
10-09-199825mThe war between Solfan and Kuruda has begun. There are countless enemies, and the platoon captain sends an urgent message to Kuruda, requesting Elle Ragu's backup.

12.Black Howling
17-09-199825mElle rushes to Jura Forest to save those who've been attacked by Sofan soldiers. She defeats all the enemies, but Gana Gig appears and begins attacking Elle.

13.With the Heart of a Friend
24-09-199825mAs Lo is recovering from the battle, but cannot manage to get over the fact that he might not have given everything.

14.The Temple of Moonlight
01-10-199825mPrincess Lilbelt receives the blessing of the power of Soma. Her health condition has worsened, and Volcetice and Glad suspect that it has something to do with the declining power...

15.Ghost
08-10-199825mPeople in town begin to recognize Gau as "Black Howling". Gau Ban and his reputation grow since he defeated Lo.

16.An Attacker From the Past
15-10-199825mLao, Bau and Guiss meet up with a mysterious man named Len Fuma. Lao tells him that he can't reveal their identities.

17.Crimson
22-10-199825m"G" Kaian Plalanx is behind the plot to bring Kuruda under the water by placing the bags of Dorialk sand around the pillars and the guard station. Elle and the others split up and...

18.The Seventh Dawn
29-10-199825mAs expected, "G" Kain Phalanx made his way into the royal palace to execute his plan to kill King Iba Sutra.

19.Fang, 2nd Generation
05-11-199825mElle receives a letter challenging her to a duel. The sender is Sai Oh, the follower of Zal Zachary.

20.Darkness and Death
12-11-199825mDarkness tricks Gau into believing that he's made an appointment with Diaz. When Gau arrives, he finds Darkness and realizes he was set up.

21.Cannon
19-11-199825mAfter receiving massive attacks from Darkness, Gau lays half-dead. Diaz rushes to the scene and promises Gau that he's going to take care of Darkness.

22.Older Sister, Younger Brother
26-11-199825mOnce Diaz is gone, Gau finds no purpose to fight. Only to remember he couldn't become the shield to protect Diaz during the battle with Darkness.

23.Prepare Yourself
03-12-199825mA huge army of Solfan started launching attacks against Kuruda. Kuruda is surrounded by mountains, and going through the castle gate is the only way into the Kuruda city.

24.Fist of God
10-12-199825mThe battle has begun but there's no sign of Gau. Meanwhile, Gau is heading to the castle gate, carrying wounded Lynn Garukitos. Suddenly an injured man appears at the battlefield.

25.Ying-style Demon
17-12-199825mGau appears out of nowhere as Elle and Len Fuma are ready to settle things with fists. Elle instructs Gau to defeat Len Fuma while she takes care of the falling bedrock.

26.Path of a Sevaar
24-12-199825mGau is on the ground, beaten by Lo Fuma. Elle tries to rescue him but fails.
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