Takashi Mizushima the last of his noble clan of Samurai who dedicated their lives to upholding peace in their lands, but since the death of his family he has roamed the ancient kingdom of Japan and beyond, drifting further and further into the darkness of his past, until he takes the assignment of escorting Ren Kobayashi, the Emperor's niece and high priestess, to the western territory to marry the king reining there to secure a vital trade route and alliance . Supernatural dangers plague the duo, including the treacherous raids of bandits and rival clans. Along the way, a budding relationship grows among the two and slowly but surely a small semblance of humanity begins to reappear in Takashi after being locked away for so long.
8 parts