King's Raid: Successors of the Will (キングスレイド 意志を継ぐものたち)

"The Demons that Lurk in the Moonlight"

Coming straight at me-- is that all you can do?

If that's the case...

You'll never become a full-fledged knight, Kasel.

What I'm trying to become isn't a "full-fledged" knight!

I'm going to become a knight that can protect everyone!

There he goes again.

Always with the big mouth!

Then you should at least be able to beat me!

You're too straightforward, Kasel.

That could cost you dearly.

Dammit!

You've still got a long way to go before you can beat me.

I'm always one level above you.

You're just taller, that's it!

I'm going to jump over that...

...easily!

All right, time for work, Mr. Apprentice.

Gran, Flegg, you too--get to work.

I know.

Dang, so Clause wins again.

It won't be easy, obviously.

You owe me lunch, Flegg.

Come on, Kasel. You need be strong enough to protect my lunch, at least.

That's not my concern.

You're honest and a hard worker, we'll give you that.

Huh.

You just need to work on your stamina and your technique.

I mean, you're not bad, as far as apprentices go.

With Clause training you every day, I'm sure you'll get stronger soon.

Okay, and thus, lunch is on you, Kasel.

How does that follow?! You're just making stuff up!

So boring, as always.

Are you sure you want to be saying that while on patrol?

It's fine. If we're bored, that means it's peaceful.

Oh, how joyful it is to be bored!

But you don't have to announce it so loudly...

Oh, I know. I have to stop by May's place to make sure nothing dangerous happened!

Hey, is that...

A dark elf.

What's a dark elf doing in Orvelia...?

That's unsettling.

Yes, what does he want?

You're Guardian Knights, aren't you? Why won't you throw him out?

Huh? But he hasn't done anything wrong...

It's a dark elf! Obviously he's up to no good!

Yeah, they're like the embodiment of bad omens.

Please, folks, stay calm. I'll make sure my superiors know about this.

It's break time, right? You go ahead and return.

Yes...

Don't you worry now. The Guardian Knights will maintain the peace in this town.

That looks delicious.

Yeah, it's very fresh.

For a pretty priestess like you, I'll toss in another one for free.

Oh? Are you sure?

Sure! Take it.

Thank you very much. May the holy light protect you.

Frey.

Kasel.

I'm so glad I ran into you.

I haven't seen you in a while. I was wondering how you were doing.

Don't worry about me. I'm doing fine, and Clause is with me.

That's good to hear.

I was worried that you'd eat something strange again and upset your stomach.

When have I ever eaten anything out of the ordinary?

You always do. Like centipedes, spiders...

There's nothing weird about that.

It is weird.

Remember when we were small, you, me, and Clause went insect hunting until sundown?

Yeah, we lost track of time and got dragged back to the orphanage.

The priest was so mad, both Clause and I cried.

But you just fell asleep, exhausted.

Really?

Yes. Clause was surprised that you had such nerves of steel.

Kasel, you're working very hard as a knight.

I'm still stuck at the apprentice level, though.

Earlier today...

Well... A little incident happened in town, but I couldn't stop it.

I see.

Well, you should finish your apprenticeship soon, and look sharp.

I just want to be a knight that can protect everyone.

Nothing else matters.

You really don't change, do you?

Please enter.

My king, I have news.

Behl. What is it?

We have received word of Demon sightings in the King's Forest.

Demons...!

We will send out scouts immediately.

We must not allow a single Demon to enter Orvelia.

Yes, I understand.

We are not where we were 100 years ago... If they do...

I'm counting on you.

Yes.

Lord Moriham.

This person...

He is with me. Let us through.

That's a dark elf.

Yeah...

What are you waiting for?

Y-Yes, sir!

B-But you'll need to hand in your weapon.

Naturally.

Demons in the King's Forest...

Could the Dark Lord's armies be in Orvelia...?

King Kyle destroyed the Dark Lord a hundred years ago,

in the Battle of Galluah Plains.

That's impossible.

Even if it's not the actual Dark Legion,

we still aren't sure how many Demons there are.

We have no idea how many men we would need to investigate this.

Shouldn't we limit the sacrifice to a minimum?

The size of the force to send should be as small as possible.

If none return to give a report, that would be completely useless!

Greetings, everyone.

Lord Moriham.

Who is this?

He is my soldier, Chancellor.

But he's a dark elf...!

Why would you let someone like that into the castle, Lord Moriham?!

There is no law barring dark elves from entering the castle.

Or...

Did someone commit the unspeakable act of making rules without the king's consent?

So why did you bring him here?

I have heard that we must send scouts to investigate this.

These men, the Black Edge, should be useful to us.

Black Edge...?

A band of fierce mercenaries, who are growing in fame.

This man, Riheet, the leader of the Black Edge, can take on 100 men alone.

--What?! --What...?

I ask you. The animosity between Orvelia and the dark elves runs deep.

What made you think of lending us aid?

We are men for hire. I have no interest in who hires me.

I see... And what do you ask, in return for your aid?

Nothing... Pay us our rewards, and I ask for nothing else.

They are simple and clear. That's what makes them trustworthy.

They are quite unlike those who, for example, claim to work for the nation,

yet concentrate on their own political or financial gains.

Chancellor, please, make use of the Black Edge.

We cannot allow these suspicious strangers to take on such an important mission...

There is no place in the defense of Orvelia for these dark elves!

I also oppose!

They are all correct. We will be the ones to defend our nation.