 When the seal was eventually broken, he learned of Soul Edge's power and, impressed, he sought to defeat it.During this time he also learned of currency, and growing fond of it he served as an instructor to other warriors for payment.He received positive reception as a character due to his appearance and demeanor, placing in UGO.com's Top 11 SoulCalibur Fighters article at eleventh place, beating out fellow series mimic character Charade.