From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II Episode 9 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Beryl Joins the Royal Escort Guard

The story and preview images for Episode 9 of the TV anime From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (JP: 片田舎のおっさん、剣聖になる, Katainaka no Ossan kensei ni Naru) Season 2 have been revealed. This episode will air on Wednesday, September 2 at 11:45 PM (JST), and will later be available on various international streaming platforms.

Episode 9 Story

Although Beryl has returned to his daily routine in the capital, his spirits remain low as he feels personally responsible for Vesper sustaining severe injuries. Surena offers words of encouragement to help lift his spirits.

Meanwhile, the procession for Princess Salacia's marriage finally begins in earnest, and Beryl is integrated into the official escort guard. The journey proceeds under constant alert for potential ambushes by the Verdapis Mercenaries. After reuniting with Shueste, Beryl arrives at the Holy Capital of Sphendyardbania.

Who could be secretly watching Beryl's every move?

Introduction

Beryl Gardinant, a humble countryside sword instructor, was finally adapting to daily life in the capital. He now spent his days serving as a special instructor for the chivalric order and acting as a guardian for an orphan.

However, the environment surrounding Beryl refused to let him rest in peace. At an educational institution dedicated to the scholarly pursuit of magic; in his hometown, where a wall he must overcome loomed high; in a frontier margraviate facing the national border; and in a foreign land swirling with conspiracies—Beryl must confront inevitable new battles, both as a swordsman and as a single human being──

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Source : From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Official