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The Swordsman: A Tale of Loyalty and Betrayal

Setting the Stage

The Swordsman unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous Josan Dynasty, ruled by King Kangi. This intriguing storyline begins one fateful night when King Kangi, along with his infant daughter and trusted bodyguard, Sabak, is forced to flee from a rebellious faction unhappy with the king’s decision to remain neutral in the ongoing conflict between the Ming and Ching dynasties.

The rebels, once loyal officials who served the king, seek to overthrow him for not supporting the Ming dynasty, perceiving his neutrality as weakness. They believe that a leader willing to align with the Ming would strengthen the kingdom against the Ching Dynasty that threatens them.

A Battle for Survival