The Escape from Zhao Arc is the 3rd story arc of Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom.
Summary[]
Ei Sei recounts the story of Shi Ka and his life in Zhao, how he was smuggled from the state of Zhao, where he was born and held as a political hostage for eight years, to Qin in order to become the rightful successor to the throne to You.
Qin army commanders approached a group of black-market merchants led by a woman named Shi Ka and asked them to secretly transport an eight-year-old child out of Zhao and into Qin, with the excuse that it was a very important figure for their state. Shi Ka accepted the job and promised to live up to her employer's expectations.
At first the journey went smooth, as Shi Ka had a lot of connections and was able to pass through the checkpoints without raising any suspicion. However, it was not before long that the Zhao officials noticed Sei's disappearance and sent a small army after them.
In the meantime, Shi Ka helped Sei face his inner demons and accept his fate. The pursuers reached Shi Ka's wagon just outside Qin. After a fierce battle Shi Ka and her comrades managed to protect the future king at the cost of their own lives. Not a minute to late, Shou Bun Kun arrived and took of the remnants of the Zhao soldiers securing Sei and welcoming him to his new homeland.
Characters Introduced[]
Qin[]
Zhao[]
Story Impacts[]
- Kou, Sei's favorite consort is introduced.
- The Massacre of Chouhei is shown and mentioned for the first time.
- Sei's dramatic childhood is revealed.
- Sei was horrifically abused and beaten daily by Zhao citizens due to their rage for Chouhei.
- Shi Ka, a merchant in Zhao's black market, is asked by Ryo Fui to smuggled Ei Sei into Qin.
- Sei meets Shi Ka for the first time.
- Shi Ka saves Sei from his madness and inner demons.
- Shi Ka gives her life to save Sei's life.
- King Ei Sei sets foot on Qin's ground for the first time in his life.