Eto Taylor is just a common village boy, with nothing special about him except his looks, and his "hobby". He finds joy in torturing and dissecting live animals and other small creatures. The pain and suffering of the animals bring him untold joy and excitement, to an almost concerning degree. With his father growing more and more concerned about his sons disturbing interests, he suggest he should take up swordsmanship. This is the story of Eto Taylor and his concerning hobbies journey to becoming a knight.