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

One hundred years have passed since the Battle of Galluah Plains,

where King Kyle defeated the Dark Lord Angmund.

The Demons rise again, threatening the world

and spreading fear and unrest to all.

Scarlet, princess of Orvelia,

allows the Black Edge to join the Knights of Orvelia.

Through their victories against the Demons,

the Black Edge begins to gain the trust of the townsfolk.

What is this? They totally flipped on us.

Don't trust the people of Orvelia.

Yeah, I know.

"Individual Motives"

The Black Edge are back!

They're greeting us like heroes.

After all those cold glares they gave us, now this.

I can't trust them.

Right.

Come on, this is better than being bad-mouthed.

All the people of Orvelia should just die.

I have to go somewhere.

Go ahead without me.

Sure.

--Hey. --Hmm?

Wasn't there a girl here before?

Oh, you mean Sheila?

She works at the confectionary at the end of the street.

Why don't you pay her a visit?

Okay.

Hey, Riheet! How was the King's Forest?

Nothing out of the ordinary.

I see, understood.

I've already submitted my report.

I'm so glad you're such a hard worker.

By the way, I wanted to thank you.

For what?

You saved my younger friends from the Demons at the King's Forest.

The apprentice knight Kasel and the priestess Frey.

I wanted to thank you on their behalf.

I don't remember your friends.

How are you feeling, Father?

Ah... Seeing your face makes me feel better.

I'm sorry I can't stay at your side.

Worry not. Behl has told me about the knights.

Is this Black Edge group trustworthy?

Yes. They were brought in by Lord Moriham himself,

and moreover, their Demon hunting results speak for themselves.

El Moriham...

How does he have connections with dark elves...?

Like your mother, you do not know how to doubt people.

That worries me.

Please don't worry about me.

Please rest, Father.

Get well soon and show the people that you are healthy.

Yes...

Are you all right? You seem pale.

Thank you... I'm fine.

You've been working non-stop recently, with hardly any sleep.

I'm worried that you might...

There's no time for rest now. The Day of Lea approaches.

Will the Dark Lord Angmund really appear?

I don't know. But for now, we must assume the worst and prepare.

Yes.

Your presence beside me is such a great help...

If you had led a noble's daughter's life, you could have avoided fighting the Demons.

Do you remember this, Your Highness?

A while ago, when I saw you furiously training with your sword,

I had the audacity to ask you this question.

Why do you, a princess, need to take up a sword?

To that, you replied,

"The duty of the royal family is to protect the nation,

not to wear a dress and learn dancing."

Yes, I remember.

When I saw the determined look in your eyes, I swore an oath.

If you must take up the sword, then I shall become your shield.

Demia...

I will protect you, Your Highness.

Ah, you've returned from the King's Forest.

Good work.

Yes.

I'd like to have a word with you. Demia, go ahead without me.

Yes.

Hey, it's the Black Edge!

Whoa!

What are you doing here?

Oh, just, nothing...

Sheila! Someone from the Black Edge is here!

Hey! Shut up!

It's you.

Um, hello...

As you suggested, we're sending troops out to the countryside for defense.

That is a good decision.

It's like you said.

Too much of Orvelia is centered around the nobles.

I need to think more about the people.

Back when my father was healthy,

he was fighting in wars all the time and was rarely in the castle.

Father sacrificed himself to defend against

all who attempted to invade Orvelia.

However, he left domestic affairs almost solely in the hands of the nobles.

This is the result.

A select few nobles have their way,

while the common townsfolk are ignored.

I must defend my people, in my father's stead.

I believe that is my duty.

I'm counting on you.

Thank you.

You're always wearing an invisible coat of armor.

I have never seen you take it off.

Perhaps that is the same for you?

Perhaps.

Why are you willing to fight Demons for us?

I don't think it's just for the money. Isn't there another reason?

Taking down Demons is the only thing I can do.

That's why I fight them. That's all.

Sorry to keep you waiting!

It took me a while to get out of work.

No, I'm sorry I visited unannounced.

That's not a problem.

Anyway, why did you come to see me?

Well...

Here.

You came all the way here just to return this?

That time, I didn't even ask your name, so I had no way of returning it.

I'm Sheila. You are?

Tamm... Oh, I washed it properly, by the way.

Thanks. How's the wound?

Oh, it's fine now.

I'm glad. I don't know what happened, but I was worried.

Normally, I would easily take all those guys down!

I know, next time, I'll treat you to a handmade snack.

Huh?

You're fighting Demons for us. I want to thank you.

I don't mind, I guess...

Finally, a decent meal!

Yeah, we've been out in the King's Forest for too long.

Tonight, I'm drinking until I get sick!

I'm so hungry!

Where were you?

O-Oh, I just had a little...

I hope you weren't at a special store that kids aren't supposed to be in!

No way!

Seriously.

As Ophelia the astrologer said, the Day of Lea, the Goddess of Darkness, approaches.

Perhaps the Dark Lord is coming back to our world.

We won't let that happen!

Of course. We must stop the Dark Lord's return, no matter what.

I want everyone's wisdom on how to do this.

Is there any way to know where this resurrection might take place?

Yes. Here.

The ruins of the Republic of Gray, on the Galluah Plains...