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Powerful, avaricious sorceress Lina Inverse travels around the world, stealing treasures from bandits who cross her path. Her latest victims, a band of thieves, wait in ambush in a forest, thirsting for revenge. When Lina is about to effortlessly pummel her would-be attackers, the swordsman Gourry Gabriev suddenly announces his presence. Assuming Lina to be a damsel in distress, the foolish yet magnanimous man confronts the brigands in order to rescue her.
After defeating them posthaste, the oblivious cavalier decides to escort Lina to Atlas City. Though not very keen on this idea, she ends up accepting his offer.
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What is Lina Inverse trying to protect in the first Slayers series?
Lina unknowingly takes a magical object from bandits, drawing the attention of Zelgadis and the Red Priest Rezo. The pursuit grows into a conflict involving the demon lord Shabranigdo rather than remaining a simple treasure hunt.
Why does Gourry Gabriev travel with Lina?
Gourry initially mistakes Lina for a helpless girl and offers to escort her to Atlas City. His good intentions, poor grasp of magic, and skill with the Sword of Light turn him into her long-term partner.
How many episodes are in the original Slayers anime?
The first television series has 26 episodes and aired in 1995. E&G Films animated it, with Megumi Hayashibara voicing Lina in Japanese.
What comes after the first Slayers television season?
Slayers Next is the direct second television season, followed by Slayers Try. The franchise later returned with Slayers Revolution and Slayers Evolution-R, while the films and several OVAs follow somewhat different adventure groupings.
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