Now we are going to meet the Seongs, a Korean family.
The head of the family, Seong Han-Myeong, had desired to become a warrior since he was a child. It wasn't just a question of vocation. He had a passion for it.
But Korea was a poor country, and where he lived there weren't any training places.
So, years later, when he was older, he decided to build his own dojo.
After that, generations of fighters had been trained at the Seong Dojo.
However, Han-Myeong was now an old man, he had got married and he had a 22-year-old daughter. Her name was Seong Mi-na, and she was so fond of fighting as her father was, but in Korea women were not supposed to be warriors. Because of that, she wouldn't be able to inherit the dojo when Han-Myeong died. Han-Myeong didn't have any male relatives, so he decided he would leave the dojo to his best student.
This student was Hwang, a fighter who was an expert with the saber.
Hwang was a handsome man and he was 32. Everybody in the dojo admired him. And Mi-na, although she would never admit it, was in love with him.
But she also hated the fact that Hwang could be a warrior and inherit the dojo just because he was
a man. Her greatest desire was to prove her father, and even her country, that a woman could become such a good fighter as a man could, or even better.
Meanwhile, Mi-na also had a suitor. Hong Yunsung was an 18-year-old youngster who was beginning his training at the dojo, but he had a great potential for his age.
Yunsung fell in love with Mi-na at first sight, but she thought of him as a friend, or even a younger brother.
...
One evening, Han-Myeong called for Hwang. Mi-na, who was a curious girl, approached them and heard their conversation secretly.
- Good evening, Hwang.
- Good evening, master.
- Hwang, as you already know, my will is to leave the dojo to you when I die.
- I know, master.
- But I want to be sure that I'm not wrong. Don't think I don't trust you, but… I'd like you to undergo a test. Just to be sure.
- What is it about, master?
- Have you heard about "the Sword of Heros"?
- No, master.
- It is said that it is the most powerful weapon in the world. Nobody knows where it is, but warriors all around the world are looking for it.
- You want me to…find it. Isn't it, master?
- That's right, Hwang. You are a smart man. But that isn't your best virtue. – said Han-Myeong pointing with his head at Hwang's saber, which was in its holster.
- But…how do I do it?
- Travel around the world. Talk with people. Fight against whoever gets in your way. Defeat them. In this way you'll be successful in anything you do.
- Should I go on my own?
- Of course. This is confidential.
- As you wish, master. I'll do it.
- That's what I like to hear, boy.
- When should I depart?
- I prefer you to do it this same night.
- As you wish, master.
- Get prepared very well. I trust you. And say goodbye to Mi-na before you leave. She appreciates you very much.
- I know, master. I'll do.
- You can go now.
Hwang bid farewell with a bow and retired to get prepared.
...
That night, Hwang was just finishing to collect his provisions in the armory.
He wanted to go to Mi-na's room and say goodbye to her, but when he was leaving the armory, he found her standing at the doorstep.
- Where are you going, Hwang?
- Eh... - Hwang doubted for a second. – I'll be away a few days. My mother is ill.
- Really? That's not what my father told you to do.
- What?
- I heard you. You are going in search of that sword.
- You did what? – Hwang was really upset. – Mi-na, you shouldn't have done it.
- But I did. You can't go, Hwang, please. It looks very dangerous.
- It's not your business.
- It is. Because I wouldn't put up with you never coming back.
Hwang
- Are you speaking seriously?
- Of course I am, idiot. – replied a embarrassed Mi-na.
- Oh, I didn't know... But… I have to do it, Mi-na. I can't disappoint your father.
- Yes, you can. Do it for me, please...
Hwang turned his back to Mi-na, after looking at her with a sad expression.
- I'm sorry. I can't.
Mi-na, disappointed, lower her head. On doing so, she saw a big halberd resting at her feet.
- I really like you, Mi-na. But…not that way. – explained Hwang.
- This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you. – said Mi-na.
Hwang, not understanding, turned around and was knocked unconscious.
Mi-na had hit him with the hilt of the halberd.
She had made a decision. A risky one, but she thought it was the right thing to do.
She wanted to prove her father and whole Korea, at once, that she was as worthy as any man was.
And to do so...she was going after Soul Edge.