Kevin, realizing this was a serious question, took a moment to think before hesitantly responding, "Killing?"
Keith chuckled and replied, "Well, yes, killing can be one way to put it. But I mean the fundamental reason for the technique's existence. Why was it created?" She continued, "You know the word, right? What was it... yes, essence, what is the essence of the soldier's blade technique?"
"Essence?" Kevin heard the word but could only think of one thing, his own essence, which he willingly shared with women in need. However, he had no idea what she was talking about, so he admitted, "I don't know."
Keith looked at him with a hint of disappointment and explained, "That's alright; you're new to this. Let me tell you then. The essence of the soldier's blade technique is survival."
