From Far Away, Volume 8 Book

"I will not...let destiny rule me!"

The blossoming love Izark and Noriko have for each other grow and we see the ups and downs to their relationship. Izark is anxious and overprotective and Noriko can't bear to part from him. And this all ties in to their past experiences so well that it makes this completely believable.


After staying at a little village, the Seer declares that the evil is moving. Without hesitation, the two leave and are soon attacked by Keimos. And Keimos not only is stronger, but something terrible has consumed him.

Lord Rachef has finally made his move. Whilst displaying animal cruelty, good looks and a stylish side ponytail, he traps Izark in a battle with Keimos. Izark tries to protect Noriko but she is taken away and when Izark catches up, new revelations are made.

One of Lord Rachef's own appears as though he will betray him after the inhumane slaughter of the Chimos and Gorya replaces Tazasheena as Lord Rachef's personal Seer, much to her dismay.

The fight scenes were well done. So well done in fact, that I started to think maybe this series was a shounen. The panels were fluid and sharp, with minimal monologues and just enough of everything to set the tone.

Noriko doesn't shy away from violence either, ready to pounce on Tazasheena in order to escape. Unfortunately, it seems that Noriko has nowhere to go, for Izark is 16 miles away in Mt. Purple Spirit (lol, that name) fighting for his life-and for Noriko. Yet, Noriko might just save him.