Ritsuko INOUE

Ritsuko Inoue is a 16-year-old tomboyish teenager who travels the world with her partner, a talking cat named Neko. She is a skilled gunslinger and is always looking for a good fight. One day, she hears rumors of a group of elves who are terrorizing the countryside. She sets out to find them and stop them from causing any more harm. Ritsuko travels to the village where the elves are said to be living. She finds the village in ruins and the villagers are all dead. She tracks down the elves and finds them in a cave. The elves are led by a powerful wizard named Elvenbane. Ritsuko and Neko battle Elvenbane and his minions, but they are outnumbered and outmatched. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, Neko sacrifices himself to save Ritsuko. Ritsuko is devastated by Neko's death, but she knows that she must continue fighting. She charges at Elvenbane and defeats him in single combat. With Elvenbane's death, the elves are defeated and the villagers are able to return to their homes. Ritsuko and Neko continue their travels, always looking for a good fight.