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.

The Black Edge band of mercenaries were hired by Orvelia

to hunt down the Demonic invaders.

However, their true goal is to exact revenge on Orvelia.

I want you to perform feats more impressive than the knights.

I will lay the groundwork for you.

Yes, understood.

"The Target of Hatred"

You're back.

Yes. The mission was a success.

Good. Behl wants to see you-- he said he has business with you.

With me...?

Behl is speaking with the astrologer.

The kingdom will soon launch a formal operation to hunt demons.

It will surely provide you with more opportunities to show your powers.

Are you sure, Ophelia?

Yes. The day of Lea, the Goddess of Darkness, approaches.

On that day, when the "nocturnal sun" crosses with the moon,

terror will engulf this world.

That's what the stars say?

Yes, Princess Scarlet.

So Angmund, the Dark Lord, is returning...?

That is what the stars whisper to me.

Unlike 100 years ago, Orvelia does not have the Holy Sword Aea, or King Kyle.

The king has fallen ill, so there is no way for us to resist the Dark Lord.

Worry not, Behl.

We the knights of Orvelia will defend the kingdom in father's stead.

I will not let some Dark Lord trample over Orvelia!

Ophelia, continue to keep track of the movements of the stars.

Yes.

You're...

You've returned.

Yes. I heard you wanted to speak to me.

I wanted you to meet the commander in chief of the knights.

You must be Riheet of the Black Edge?

Who are you?

Mind your tongue!

This is her royal highness, Princess Scarlet!

I have been told about your help with hunting down the Demons.

I was the one that asked Behl for an opportunity to meet you.

Princess Scarlet is also the commander in chief of the knights.

I've heard that your men are quite useful.

I want the Black Edge to join us knights.

From now on, we will ask you to coordinate with us. Is that acceptable?

Of course, that would be a true honor, Princess Scarlet.

I was told that you would be very hard to deal with, but you seem honest.

There is a regular meeting tomorrow morning. Join us.

We're joining the knights?!

Yes.

That's a huge step up from grunt mercenary!

We did it!

I'm not glad to get a dumb promotion.

Our goal is to take over and control Orvelia, remember?

Joining the knights means being able to trick them and take them out quickly.

O-Oh, I see.

Everyone, be even more alert than before.

Don't cause any trouble in town.

Yeah, understood.

Try to keep up your good boy act, Tamm.

Stop treating me like a child!

But you are a child.

-I'm not a child!

--Who would have expected, though, that the princess is the commander? --I'm not a child!

--Who would have expected, though, that the princess is the commander? --Yuck, you sneezed on me!

--Who would have expected, though, that the princess is the commander? --How childish of you.

--Yeah... --How childish of you.

She doesn't appear easy to deal with, unlike the others.

Demonic activity is rising steadily, day over day.

Perhaps the astrologer is right, and the Demon Lord is coming back soon.

The only thing we can do for now is to hunt down the Demons that appear.

You're here.

This is Riheet, from the Black Edge.

As you know, they have fought numerous Demons in defense of Orvelia.

He will be joining us as an ally of the knights!

I beg your pardon, but I must speak!

They are dark elves. Surely you must be aware that they are the same race as Ilya,

who defiled Lua, the Goddess of Light!

Yes, of course I do.

I also know Ilya's crimes have nothing to do with the Black Edge.

Any who oppose the addition of the Black Edge as allies, speak now!

I have no opposition, Princess.

It would be reassuring to have you join us knights.

Is there anything else that you must speak about, Zierro?

No, Your Highness.

Oh, I know! I can use your services right away.

There are dirty rats scurrying around in town these days.

We would love to get your help to chase them out of Orvelia.

Hey...!

I heard you will do anything for money.

Of course I will pay you handsomely.

Keep that, as a down payment.

Zierro!

If the Demons infiltrate this place,

no amount of money can help you.

Perhaps you should shift your focus away from your rats,

and towards a plan to defeat the Demons.

Starting from today, the Black Edge are our friends.

I will not condone anyone who insult them or disrespect them.

Mark my words, all of you!

Yes!

Yes...

Let's resume our meeting.

Demia, you mentioned that you have new information?

Yes. Numerous Demons were sighted near the Forest of Elidora.

What should our first move be...?

I'd like to hear your opinion.

We should first send in some scouts to investigate.

However...

At the same time, we should also heavily reorganize the defending knights.

Why is that?

The castle and surrounding town are well defended,

but the highways and other regions are defenseless.

It is almost like we are only interested in defending ourselves,

and nobody else.

I see. You do indeed have a keen eye.

Why?! Why should those dark elves be allowed to join the knights?!

What do you want, Zierro?

Father, honored guests, I must speak with you.

I understand your argument.

It is not ideal for us either to have dark elves defend Orvelia.

However, we have no choice but to get their help.

Agreed. Princess Scarlet also has high hopes for the Black Edge.

We cannot ignore them.

Father!

The decision has already been made.

Once the Demons are gone, so will our need for the Black Edge.

Until then, you must be patient.