Broken Cross — Episode 24

Simpler days I still remember you tripping over your own high kick And you ate more sand than the rest of our classes combined Since when do we draft children this small? We don't They're here for sanctuary Six villages hit this month Someone is stealing them And we haven't found a single track Their families haven't seen them in months Kidnappers, under our very noses No trail? None And the medic's warning about our assailant is also concerning Assailant? Bit tacky When are you a critic?

Hold it The children aren't the only ones we're losing Six sword maidens missing from past battles No bodies No blood Shit! Lieutenant, we engaged a female combatant with our exact skill Be warned! That matches my report, Captain White-haired? The corpse stood up, snapped her broken neck back into place, and walked We went back to check Nothing was looted from the barracks but a single vial of imperial pain blockers Question is, why?