[Gladio sat back in his seat and crossed his legs, considering Tony's question carefully.]
Gilgamesh... is... was the Shield of the Founder King. The first of us. From what I'm told, previous Shield's have faced him and none have won. Or returned alive. A friend of ours, Cor, he fought Gilgamesh and lost, but managed to leave with his life.
[He chuckled and dropped his leg and leaned forward a bit. He grabbed the front of his tshirt and lifted it to show the scar that ran from his left shoulder straight across to his right side.]
This was my take away from the Blademaster. But I defeated him. He found me worthy to be my Kings Shield. And...
[He dropped his shirt and reached out to his side, in his hand a long katana materialised. The Genji Blade. The blade was ornate, the handle bound in maroon leather, and the golden insignia of the Crownsguard is attached to the hilt.]
I was gifted this. It belonged to The Marshal before me.
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[Gladio sat back in his seat and crossed his legs, considering Tony's question carefully.]
Gilgamesh... is... was the Shield of the Founder King. The first of us. From what I'm told, previous Shield's have faced him and none have won. Or returned alive. A friend of ours, Cor, he fought Gilgamesh and lost, but managed to leave with his life.
[He chuckled and dropped his leg and leaned forward a bit. He grabbed the front of his tshirt and lifted it to show the scar that ran from his left shoulder straight across to his right side.]
This was my take away from the Blademaster. But I defeated him. He found me worthy to be my Kings Shield. And...
[He dropped his shirt and reached out to his side, in his hand a long katana materialised. The Genji Blade. The blade was ornate, the handle bound in maroon leather, and the golden insignia of the Crownsguard is attached to the hilt.]
I was gifted this. It belonged to The Marshal before me.