Note: the episode numbers do not exactly correspond to episode numbers in the game. The game sometimes skips an episode and carries on counting with a lower number, which I cannot do here.
Sophitia had set out of her own will in order to destroy Soul Edge. But now, she was hurrying back to her homeland because of the words spoken by the mysterious girl she met near Ostrheinsburg Castle.
"Soul Edge isn't in here anymore... Say, I'd really like to play with your children."
The girl's giggle as she disappeared into the mist echoed in the back of Sophitia's mind...
Returning home, Sophitia was relieved to find her family safe. But she could not relax.
She had to end the threat of the cursed sword. But the girl who had threatened her children was still out there as well... Feeling uncertain, she headed to the temple of Hephaestus, god of the forge, in order to pray.
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As she made her way to the temple, Sophitia thought to herself. If she did not destroy the cursed sword, she could not eliminate the danger to her children. However, while she was away from home to destroy the sword, how could she protect her children?
With her heart seeking answers, Sophitia entered the temple. Suddenly, she spun around. Something evil was inside the temple!
VERSUS TIRA!
Still showing her hostility, the girl disappeared. Sophitia thought quietly to herself. Trembling in fear would change nothing. There was only one thing she could do, and that was fight.
Sophitia returned to her home, announced her decision to Rothion, and once again put on her travelling clothes.
"Even if I don't hear the voice of the gods, I will do this myself."
Search for incidents likely caused by Soul Edge.
Search for information about Soul Edge itself.
Recently, in Europe, a series of massacres had occurred, surrounded by rumours of the revival of the Azure Knight. Sophitia went to see a man who was investigating the incidents. The man agreed to provide her with information under certain conditions.
The man stated that he was being watched by someone. Sophitia stayed at the man's mansion in order to catch the spy, and a few nights later noticed something was wrong. Someone had set fire to the mansion. In no time at all, the building was engulfed in flames.
VERSUS CASSANDRA!
The opponent she had faced off with amongst the flames had been her younger sister, Cassandra. It seemed that she had used the fire at the mansion as an opportunity to try to obtain the information the man had collected. Sophitia explained the events that had transpired and instructed Cassandra to protect their home. Cassandra, apparently giving up, agreed.
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In the end, Sophitia decided she would need to pursue the Azure Knight. Seeking his trail, she headed once more to Ostrheinsburg.
Tira Event
VERSUS TIRA!
The girl slipped away and ran. Sophitia stayed on guard for a time, anticipating a surprise attack, but eventually she relaxed the grip on her sword and let out a deep sigh. It seemed the girl was gone. However, several black birds circled overhead. She couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched. What to do now...
In a room in the ruined castle, Sophitia found traces of someone who had once lived there. Following the clues, she headed to London. Following reports of sightings of a female alchemist who wielded a "living sword" and was thought to be a follower of Nightmare, she found herself standing before a large mansion.
It was said that it had been many years since the owner of this mansion had died. Sophitia stepped inside.
VERSUS IVY!
From the words of the alchemist woman, Sophitia confirmed her guess that Nightmare possessed Soul Edge. She also inquired about the man with the scythe, who was likely connected.
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Following rumours of the man, she arrived at a clock tower, but something was bothering her. It seemed she had been led here by the very one she sought...
Clock Tower Event
VERSUS ZASALAMEL!
Go here if a continue was spent fighting Zasalamel.
Otherwise, proceed below...
"The Azure Knight, Nightmare, has arisen once more and now travels east in search of the power he has lost. If you desire Soul Edge, then seek him out..."
Saying this, the man melted away into the shadows.
Feeling that there were no more clues to be found in Europe, Sophitia set out east.
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Leaving Europe, Sophitia headed east across the great continent. However, she was not able to obtain any information that sounded like it was related to the Azure Knight. Where in the world had he disappeared to? But she could not give up.
As she proceeded along the Silk Road, a suspicious figure appeared before her. It seemed that travelling alone in this land made one the perfect target for bandits...
VERSUS BANDIT (CHINESE BLADE)!
VERSUS BANDIT (SICKLE)!
Nightmare was no longer present at the castle ruins. While wandering in search of clues, Sophitia heard rumours of a small nameless island in the Mediterranean Sea in which was hidden the treasure trove of the wealthy merchant Vercci, who had once travelled in search of Soul Edge. The information he had left behind would surely be well-checked and organized. But there was a problem. Within his tomb resided a guardian, protecting both his legacy, and his slumber...
VERSUS VOLDO!
Defeating the guardian of the treasure trove, Sophitia began searching through the treasure. She soon discovered notes that the man had left when he was alive, but unfortunately they were too old and looked to no longer be of use.
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After leaving the island, she continued gathering information. One day, she was contacted by a man claiming to know of the cursed sword. She headed for a particular clock tower as he had instructed, but something about it all was bothering her...
Clock Tower Event
VERSUS ZASALAMEL!
"The Azure Knight, Nightmare, has arisen once more and now travels east in search of the power he has lost. If you desire Soul Edge, then seek him out..."
Saying this, the man melted away into the shadows.
Feeling that there were no more clues to be found in Europe, Sophitia set out east.
Sophitia boarded a ship headed east and set out to sea. The journey was smooth at first, but they were eventually caught in a storm. The ship quickly sailed for safe harbour. Stepping out onto the deck, Sophitia saw a single pirate ship heading for them through the waves. Out on the open sea, with no means to avoid a fight, she reached for her weapon.
VERSUS PIRATE (DAGGER)!
VERSUS PIRATE (DAGGER)!
VERSUS PIRATE (CHINESE SWORD)!
Sophitia succeeded in defeating the pirate, but her ship had been destroyed. Several days later, she was rescued by a ship that passed close by. Fortunately, it turned out that this ship was also headed east.
This wasn't the ship she had originally planned to take to India, but under the circumstances, she wasn't going to complain.
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Crossing over to the land to the east, Sophitia learned of the existence of an organisation that was said to be collecting pieces of metal that were likely fragments of Soul Edge. It seemed their headquarters were located in an island country called Japan.
Sophitia travelled to Japan, but she was finding it difficult to locate any information about the matter. Instead, it seemed she had drawn the attention of people who had learned she was searching for Soul Edge...
VERSUS SETSUKA!
If Sophitia had less than 60% health left when Setsuka was defeated, go here.
Otherwise, proceed below...
As she gathered information about the Azure Knight, there was one particular rumour that caught Sophitia's attention. It was said that the "Sword of Heroes" sought by the emperor of Ming, the great Asian empire, was actually Soul Edge.
She entered Ming, but discovered that the search for the sword was a secret project. As she wandered around outside a certain mansion, a woman who was probably a guard appeared. It seemed Sophitia looked suspicious.
VERSUS XIANGHUA!
Following the trail of evil energy, Sophitia entered India and headed for a port city where it was said that a horde of monsters had once appeared and caused a massacre several years before.
Upon arriving at the port city, she got into an argument with a man. It seemed he thought she was merely a tourist investigating the incident out of curiosity. For some reason, he considered that an offense.
VERSUS MAXI!
Go if Maxi was defeated with less than 40 seconds left on the counter.
Otherwise, proceed below...
As she travelled in search of clues about the cursed sword, Sophitia heard rumours of a certain figure. A tall woman with black hair who moved like the wind, walked unseen through the shadows, and struck down inhuman monsters. Sophitia knew this person. It was the Asian woman who had treated Sophitia once in the past, when she had suffered from wounds tainted with evil energy.
This woman too, was connected to the cursed sword. Sophitia pursued the rumours.
VERSUS TAKI!
"If that is the path you have chosen, there is nothing for me to say."
Saying this, the woman disappeared into the darkness.
Afterwards, continuing to use the clues she had found to pursue the cursed sword, Sophitia eventually arrived at a cathedral in a remote area. The cursed sword was here.
Shortly after entering the cathedral, she sensed a fierce malicious intent. She knew this presence!
Sophitia decided to pursue Soul Edge, but she did not actually have any leads to follow. What to do now... As she pondered, she came upon a combat arena. The warriors of this place, always seeking greater strength, might know something that could serve as a clue.
Sophitia took a deep breath and passed through the doors.
VERSUS ROCK!
The man she had fought at the arena was someone she had met on her previous journey to destroy the cursed sword. Each acknowledged the other's strength and purpose. Learning of Sophitia's situation, the man stated that he would protect her home.
Proceed below...
Parting ways with him, Sophitia continued her journey and succeeded in making contact with a person who claimed to know of the Azure Knight. Sophitia headed for the clock tower that was to be their meeting place, but she had an uneasy premonition...
Clock Tower Event
VERSUS ZASALAMEL!
"'That sword?'... Do you mean... Soul Edge?!"
"I place my curse upon you, warrior of an ancient god..."
The man with the scythe disappeared into the darkness without answering her question. There was no doubt that he knew something, but pursuing this unknown man would be dangerous...
Continue searching for Soul Edge as before.
Pursue the man despite the danger.
After travelling throughout the land and gathering information, Sophitia was now certain that the sword possessed by the Azure Knight, Nightmare, was Soul Edge. She now had two clues to follow.
The Azure Knight and Soul Edge...on which should she focus as she continued her journey? Sophitia spent some time in thought.
Finding several sources of information indicating that the Azure Knight had probably left for the east, Sophitia turned her eyes outside Europe. Continuing to collect rumours, she confirmed that the Azure Knight had left this land.
Heading east, she attempted to pick up the knight's trail, but the city at which she arrived had already been destroyed. Was this destruction the work of the Azure Knight? As she pondered, she was attacked!
VERSUS TALIM!
The girl introduced herself as Talim and apologised, explaining that she had mistaken Sophitia for a bandit. She lived in hiding here with a handful of orphans. She said they had lived in fear of a knight in blue armour who had recently appeared, but that several weeks earlier, he had suddenly left for the east.
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Proceeding further east, Sophitia heard a rumour that a temple of worship for a dark god had been destroyed. Was it the Azure Knight?
Astaroth Event
VERSUS ASTAROTH!
Defeating the black giant, Sophitia discovered a fragment of Soul Edge on its body. The Azure Knight was not present, but the cursed sword was involved here as well. It was apparently true that wherever Soul Edge went, disaster followed. Was the Azure Knight even now at the centre of a vortex of slaughter? Imagining the scene, she could not help but shake at the horror of it. But she couldn't give up!
Go here if a continue was spent fighting Zasalamel.
Otherwise, proceed below...
As she headed east along the Silk Road, rumours of a bizarre swordsman resembling a lizard increased. It seemed she had wound up following it. If she continued like this, she would surely catch up eventually.
Sophitia didn't know yet whether or not this creature was related to the cursed sword, but similar monsters had been spotted numerous times during the previous massacres caused by the Azure Knight.
VERSUS LIZARDMAN!
After defeating her inhuman opponent, Sophitia noticed that its heart was filled with despair and anger. She didn't know whether her thoughts made it into that heart, but she could not help but pray that it find peace.
Go here if Lizardman was rung out.
Otherwise, proceed below...
Continuing her journey, in one city, she heard rumours of a warrior boasting he would destroy Soul Edge. Just what kind of man was he?
Continue the search for the Azure Knight.
Sophitia pursued the man who boasted that he was the strongest warrior alive. However, when she arrived at his location, she found that he was said to have been holed up inside the remains of a giant underground labyrinth for some time. Many people had lost their way in the labyrinth and were never seen again. The local people tried to stop her from entering, for her own sake.
Upon seeing the fearsome appearance of the labyrinth entrance, Sophitia understood why the natives feared it. She lit a torch and stepped inside.
VERSUS UNKNOWN SOUL (LI-LONG)!
Perhaps he had been a warrior interested in the man just as she was, or perhaps he had merely been a bandit. Whatever the case, she had defeated her attacker and now proceeded through the labyrinth.
A gentle flowing breeze alerted her of a nearby exit to the outside. Her food was running low, and her body was worn out. What to do...
As she proceeded further in, the air grew thicker. For a while now, she had been feeling like someone was following her, and that feeling was making her all the more nervous.
A few moments later, her follower made his presence known. Sophitia recognized him at once. She would never forget him. It was that man!
VERSUS CERVANTES!
Sophitia defeated the cursed man once again. Had he followed her here, or had he had business with the warrior who lay ahead? There was no way for her to know now.
Go here if a continue was spent at any time up to this point.
Otherwise, proceed below...
Just how deep was this labyrinth? She wasn't even sure if she was headed for the centre anymore. But there was nothing to do now but keep going.
Suddenly, Sophitia felt a terrible battle lust from deep within the darkness. Greasy sweat poured from all of her pores and a chill went down her spine. It had been some time since she'd felt a presence like this. It was as if the darkness was trying to swallow her whole!
Olcadan Event
VERSUS OLCADAN!
Proceed below if successful against Olcadan.
Perhaps deeming her worthy, the man told Sophitia everything he knew.
In the end, she gained nothing from the labyrinth.
Proceed below...
Sophitia put that land behind her and once again resumed her search for the Azure Knight. Successfully picking up the trail, she eventually arrived at a cathedral located in an area far from civilisation. What she saw there shocked her. In front of the door lay the scattered remains of azure armour. Inside this place was someone who had defeated Nightmare!
Zasalamel Lost Cathedral Battle Event
VERSUS ZASALAMEL!
Proceed below if successful against Olcadan.
Zasalamel Transformation Into Night Terror Event
Night Terror Event
VERSUS NIGHT TERROR!
Night Terror Defeated Event
Zasalamel Transformation Into Abyss Event (Defeated)
Sophitia pursued the trail of the man with the scythe, but she soon lost him completely. All that remained were the man's words, echoing in the empty air.
"The Azure Knight, Nightmare, has arisen once more and now wanders in search of the power he has lost. If you desire Soul Edge, then seek him out..."
A gust of wind blew away the man's words, and all that remained was Sophitia.
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Seeking information outside of Europe, Sophitia heard rumours that a temple in Egypt had been destroyed. Startlingly, it was said that the destruction was caused by attacks with a sword. Considering the level of destructive power the sword must have had, it was highly probable that it had been Soul Edge, and that its wielder, the Azure Knight, surely had been there as well.
In order to confirm her suspicions, Sophitia headed to Egypt.
VERSUS YUN-SEONG!
It seemed the young man with whom she had crossed swords had also come to examine the damage to the temple. Seeing the battle turn against him, he quickly fled. The rumours held that the one who had destroyed the temple was a man in azure armour, but she learned nothing beyond that in this land.
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The cursed sword Soul Edge brought disaster wherever it went, and it was always surrounded by calamity. Sophitia took notice of rumours of a war that had broken out in eastern Europe.
Raphael Event
VERSUS RAPHAEL!
Sophitia defeated the man who was steeped in evil energy that was likely the influence of Soul Edge. However, she found no trace of Soul Edge itself.
While still purifying the tainted land even after the battle was over, she heard rumours of a stone that had once weakened evil energy in this land. Was there a power that opposed Soul Edge?
Investigate the relationship between Soul Edge and the defeated man.
As she was investigating the stone, Sophitia heard rumours of a young man who was purifying the tainted land as he travelled, just as she. Gathering information about the youth, she headed for the mountains in Asia where he was said to live.
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Meeting the young man and the elderly man who was his master, Sophitia explained that she was on a journey to destroy the cursed sword. At the elderly man's instruction, the youth stood up. Sophitia's will was to be tested.
VERSUS KILIK!
The old man watched her battle with the youth intently. When the fight ended, the old man told Sophitia of the existence of a spirit sword that opposed the cursed sword. He had acknowledged her as worthy.
He explained that the two swords were currently shackled to each other and locked in a stalemate. However, the old man did not speak of their location.
Thanking them, Sophitia descended the mountain and once again pursued the cursed sword.
Sophitia discovered that the man who had caused the chaos in this land had once set out on a journey in search of Soul Edge. She had been right in thinking that the cursed sword lay behind the chaos.
Feeling that there were no more clues to be found in Europe, and hearing a rumour that the Azure Knight had left for the east, Sophitia made up her mind to follow him.
Sophitia defeated the swordswoman who had appeared seeking information about Soul Edge. It seemed there were those seduced by the cursed sword in every corner of the globe.
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Hearing that there was a warrior who had once travelled in search of Soul Edge, she decided to pay him a visit. The stories of his experiences would surely prove useful in her search for the sword. However, it was said that the man continuously placed himself in the field of battle. Was he too, possessed by the cursed sword?
VERSUS MITSURUGI!
Feeling that there were no more clues to be found in Europe, Sophitia headed for the east. Along the way, she heard rumours that metal pieces said to be fragments of Soul Edge were being collected in an island country to the Far East, and she travelled to that land at once. She could feel the wound she once received from the cursed sword begin to throb. It would seem that these fragments were real...
VERSUS YOSHIMITSU!
Defeating the leader of the band of thieves that lurked deep within the forest, Sophitia purified the fragments of Soul Edge that they had collected. She was feeling slightly unwell. At first, she had thought it was fatigue from the purification, but it would seem it was something worse than that. She continued to feel exhausted and her strength would not recover. The voice of the man with the scythe flashed through the back of her mind. "I place my curse upon you." Those were the words he said when he left!
Pain welled up from within the scar she had received the time she was struck by fragments of Soul Edge. But she could not give up. Sophitia continued her journey to destroy the cursed sword. But where should she go?
Find the man with the scythe in order to remove the curse.
Continue the journey to eliminate the evil energy at the source.
Travelling across this land steeped in evil energy, seeking the cursed sword itself, she arrived at a ruin deep inside the continent that was filled with terrible energy. As she stood choking at the thickness of it, something suddenly attacked!
VERSUS SEONG MI-NA!
The swordswoman introduced herself as Seong Mi-na. She too, was on a journey to destroy Soul Edge. It seemed she had mistakenly reacted to Sophitia as an enemy because of encountering her in this land filled with evil energy.
After Seong Mi-na left, Sophitia resumed purifying the land and discovered the source of the strong evil energy. A memorial stone that had likely quelled the evil energy had been rent asunder by a single blow from a giant sword!
Proceed below...
It seemed that the condition of her body worsened when she was in areas where the evil energy was strong. If she continued traveling as she was, purifying the tainted lands, she would surely grow ever weaker.
She could not allow herself to perish here. She decided to return to the west in order to destroy the cursed sword itself. She chose to go by ship to preserve her strength, but out on the sea, she felt a powerful evil energy closing in.
VERSUS CERVANTES!
Sophitia defeated the cursed pirate once again. But her ship, which had been attacked, sank. Eventually, she was rescued by another ship and safely arrived in Europe, where she began gathering information.
Within a short time, she discovered that the man with the scythe appeared to be pursuing the Azure Knight, the man presumed to be carrying Soul Edge.
Follow the trail of the man with the scythe.
Stay cautious, gather a little more information, and consider it thoroughly.
Sophitia pursued the man with the scythe. Her attention was especially caught by the story of war in a land in eastern Europe in which he had shown interest. A city in the countryside had fallen into chaos, and the neighboring lords had grown fearful and moved to attack. The odds were high that the cursed sword was involved.
Sophitia thought to herself as she headed for eastern Europe. Was the man with the scythe seeking Soul Edge as well?
VERSUS BERSERKER!
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Afterwards, continuing to pursue the clues, Sophitia eventually arrived at a cathedral in a remote area. The root cause of everything, Soul Edge, was here, and the man with the scythe surely was as well.
Hearing the sound of steel clashing upon steel, Sophitia hurried to the cathedral. Someone was fighting inside!
Using the clues she had found to pursue the cursed sword and the Azure Knight, Sophitia eventually arrived at a cathedral in a remote area. She was only a few steps behind the Azure Knight.
Shortly after entering the cathedral, she sensed a fierce malicious intent. She knew this presence. The old wound she had received from the cursed sword began to ache. Had he broken his mortal bonds and returned to life?!
Proceed below...
Destined Battle Event
VERSUS CERVANTES!
Cage Event
Otherwise, proceed below...
Not even turning to look at the bars that fell behind her, Sophitia ran. Judging from the sounds that echoed through the hallway, the battle was extremely fierce. Sophitia continued to run and stepped into the battle!
Proceed below...
Siegfried vs. Nightmare Event (Nightmare Wins)
VERSUS NIGHTMARE!
It took a few moments for her to break through the bars blocking her way. The sharp sounds she had heard grew ever fiercer. As Sophitia hurried inside, the sound of a death scream echoed in her ears. It seemed that the battle was over. What awaited her inside...?!
Proceed below...
Siegfried Lost Cathedral Event
VERSUS SIEGFRIED!
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Zasalamel Transformation Into Abyss Event (Floating)
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Attacked by Abyss Event
VERSUS ABYSS!
Defeated Abyss Event
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Ending Event