01x14 - The Entrance to the Abyss

[bunniefuu]

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,

spreading fear and unrest to all.

In order to investigate the Demonic threat,

the Guardian Knights of Orvelia decided to

go on an expedition to the Galluah Plains.

The Black Edge was chosen

to serve as the vanguard.

You all went from cold stares to hero.

I'm sure it makes your drinks taste better.

Once the Demons are gone,

everyone will forget what we did.

That's why we need absolute status.

The Entrance

to the Abyss

Demon! The Black Edge will defeat you!

Same here! The Black Edge will defeat you!

That makes no sense!

It's the Black Edge!

Awesome!

It's the real one!

So cool!

What are they doing here?

Princess Scarlet invited them.

Greetings, everyone.

I've brought my companions.

Good work. The princess will

greet you now. Your Highness.

I am Scarlet. Thank you all for coming.

Yo!

Good to finally meet you, Princess!

Hey, read the room!

--Cut it out.

--The princess should have the right to choose.

I suppose?

Stop.

Riheet did mention how brave you are.

I hope to see that energy put to

good use in this upcoming expedition.

Yeah, count on it!

Can't say no to a pretty princess!

Insolent fools

It's fine.

Everyone, listen up.

Within the knightly order, I am not a princess.

I am the supreme commander.

I will be accompanying you on

this investigation of the Demons.

I hope to be on good terms with you.

Tomorrow morning, we depart

and head towards Galluah Plains.

This expedition could determine the nation's--

no, the fate of the entire world.

Demia will explain the details.

Demia.

Yes!

Our goal is the ruins of the Republic

of Grey in the Galluah Plains.

We will take the road facing the Forest

of Elidora and enter the plains.

From there, we will head straight towards

the castle in the Republic of Grey.

That castle is exactly where the Dark Lord

Angmund appeared 100 years ago.

The Demons destroyed the nation,

so the entire area is in ruin now.

If there is a force there attempting

to bring back the Dark Lord,

we must stop them, at all costs.

You will be our vanguard.

I must admit, however, that I have some

worries about your ability to coordinate.

There's no need for that. We'll bring back

some Demon heads as a souvenir.

You should just wait here for us.

Yeah, no need for the whole party.

We'll be fine alone!

They don't seem committed to the idea

of being part of the knightly order.

Agreed.

This is worrying.

You there.

Hmm? Me?

Yes. Help me get warmed up.

Clause, you will observe.

Yes.

You should know, the princess is tough.

Don't let your guard down,

or you could get hurt.

Hah. I look forward to that.

Give me everything you've got.

And begin!

You're light on your feet.

But your strike is also light.

You don't have to hold back.

Come on, I'd be in trouble if you got hurt!

Wow

Impressive.

You!

Stop!

What's wrong, Azal? Scared of the princess?

That's not your style!

I just went easy on her!

Does anyone else want a match?

I trust in you. I hope you will

trust in us knights as well.

I see. That's why you did this.

The quickest way to earn your trust

is to show my power, is it not?

Interesting princess.

It's true, she's definitely not a pushover.

Lord Moriham, why did you call us here?

I must discuss something with

you regarding the Black Edge.

What is it?

You are aware that Riheet and the knights

are going to Galluah Plains, yes?

Of course.

Because Princess Scarlet invited them into

the castle, the nobles are in an uproar!

We are stuck with the task of calming them.

I want no more trouble.

Then this will be the last time.

If and when the Black Edge

return from this expedition,

I'd like to give Riheet the title

of Honorary Noble.

Nobility?!

Why do you believe we

would allow such a thing?!

It's not an unreasonable request.

I'm just saying, the savior of the nation

should have the appropriate standing.

I oppose this! We allowed those

mercenaries to join the knights!

Isn't that enough?!

He's right! Lord Moriham,

why are you so supportive of them?!

For the nation, of course.

To defend our kingdom from the Demons,

the Black Edge must remain on our side.

Lord Schmidt, I'd like to hear your opinion.

M-Me?

I I agree.

Huh?

Lord Schmidt?!

Yes, thank you!

Speak truthfully. What are you plotting?

There is no plot. All I desire

is world peace, Lord Menos.

Your wealth, your land Those things

are valuable to you, are they not?

Only those who side with me

would be able to protect them.

The Black Edge will be great guard dogs.

Th-The chancellor will never

allow that to happen

In that case, we would need to

remove him from the picture.

This nation will now be driven by us.

We can create the nation we desire.

The four of us, with the strongest soldier--

no, hero by our side.

Your Highness, please wait!

I will not wait.

Your Highness, please rethink this!

You yourself heading out

to the Galluah Plains?

We've discussed that many times already.

Have you forgotten? Have you gotten that old?

Certainly not! I am well aware of

your role as supreme commander.

However, should you be injured,

the king's heart would be so deeply hurt

Father will understand.

You are the only stubborn one here.

Your Highness!

Oh, if only we had the Holy Sword Aea

None of this would

We can't just wish for something we don't have.

We must defend our own nation!

Clause! Great timing. I need to

discuss tomorrow's plans with you.

Yes.

Your Highness!

Stubborn, just like your father

Thank you. As you see, Behl worries too much.

The chancellor cares for you sincerely,

from the bottom of his heart.

I know. He is a precious

retainer for me as well.

Um, Your Highness.

What is it?

I have a younger friend named Kasel,

an apprentice knight.

He went on a journey to vanquish Demons.

This is the first time I heard that.

Did he go alone?

No. A priestess named Frey

and some sorcerers are with him.

Kasel wanted to defeat

the Demons in his own way.

I didn't stopped him

I wanted to respect his decision.

Why are you telling me this?

We aren't the only ones

trying to fight the Demons.

There are other allies out there.

That's the point of my story.

I see. I'd like to meet

this Kasel fellow someday.

I'm sure you will. I think Kasel

will bring hope to us all.

I wish I could take you on this expedition,

but someone needs to defend the homeland.

I'm counting on you during my absence.

Yes!

Riheet, a noble?!

Yeah. I worked with Lord Moriham

and got the other nobles to agree.

Awesome!

Impressive, Riheet.

But in order to seal the deal, we must achieve

great victories in this expedition.

We will return as heroes of this nation.

Us, heroes.

That doesn't matter.

No, this is important.

Those who used to mistreat us

will instead worship us.

We have to make sure nobody

has any standing to oppose us.

That is the only way we can control this nation.

There's no room for error.

Correct.

What about the princess?

Now that I've talked to her, I know her.

She won't behave as we want her to.

I've already taken care of that.

While Scarlet is away during this expedition,

Lord Moriham will take power

away from the chancellor.

Without the chancellor's support,

no noble would side with Scarlet.

She will lose power and be driven

from her current position.

I see!

It's too bad, I'll miss the pretty princess.

Come on, we're getting up early tomorrow.

Everyone rest well.

Yes!

Our time is finally here.

Ever since the day we were chased out of town,

we've been waiting for this moment.

The time for revenge is near.

Yes, brother

Take care of the castle, Behl.

Yes Please take care.

I know. Save your lectures--

I'll listen when I get back.

This expedition is supposed to be a big one.

Is it true that the princess is going, too?

Come on, hurry!

Wait for me!

The Black Edge is going, too. It'll be fine.

Speaking of which, here they are!

We're counting on you, Black Edge!

Look, it's Mr. Azal!

Tamm! Tamm!

Tamm!

Please be safe.

I felt the power of the

Holy Sword Aea, for sure.

Who was that man?

You felt the power of the Holy Sword

from a regular human?

That's impossible.

The Holy Sword is still missing.

Is that true, Maria?

While I was asleep, you were

searching for the Holy Sword.

Perhaps you knew about this Kasel fellow?

I know nothing.

You fell into darkness. I hope you

haven't gone back to your old self.

Malduk, what are you afraid of?

Even if the Holy Sword Aea

did exist, it wouldn't matter.

I know.

Once the Dark Lord returns, everything is over.

We will reach the Galluah Plains

by midday tomorrow.

Then we, the Black Edge, will act

on our own, without the knights.

Finally, we get to split

from them. Good riddance.

Indeed.

My brother is not done talking.

As you all must know, our job is to

investigate the Demons. Understood?

Yeah, it's just an investigation. I know.

I'm counting on everyone. Good luck.

Yeah!

I hope we get to fight some

really powerful Demons.

Yeah, we'll k*ll it and come home heroes.

It's almost time to eat.

Yeah.

Aren't you going, Ripine?

I'll go later.

Okay.

What's wrong?

Aren't you going with the others?

I don't like crowds.

I see

You're just like Riheet.

Like how secretive you are,

and how you have a strong will.

I also don't like loud places.

But at the same time,

quiet places make me feel lonely.

All I need is my brother.

You two are close.

I envy you; I have no siblings.

You--

You wouldn't understand.

You can never understand us.

Don't say things like that without knowing.

Proceed west on these plains to reach

the old castle of the Republic of Grey.

If you see any Demons, report to us.

Understood.

Riheet.

I Be careful.

Yes.

So this is the Galluah Plains.

Not a place where anyone can live

It's been abandoned for 100 years.

Not only are there no people,

but no animals are here either. And no Demons!

Where are those stupid skeletons?

Come out already!

If there are no Demons, what did

we come all the way out here for?

I hope a huge monster or something comes out.

Yes.

We can't go back until we k*ll our prey.

The castle is still a ways off. Let's go.

Yeah.

What's that?

Tamm!

Wait!

What the hell for?!

Don't get close!

Tamm! Can you move?!

Tamm! Come on!

Hey, Tamm!

Say something! Tamm!

Nobody move.

No way Tamm, why die here?

We're just getting started

It's my fault I took away Tamm's future!

Azal, shut up.

It's the Demons, for sure.

Riheet

The Demon that k*lled Tamm must be nearby.

The Black Edge encounter the sorcerer Malduk.

Malduk's brutal and cruel attacks

are seemingly unending.

How will this deadly battle

in the badlands end?

Battle in the

Badlands