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I am Rafael Banderas, a friend of the late Golden Knight.

Please teach me how to slay these creatures known as Horrors!

Before that, you must become aware of your destiny.

I, Rafael, will hand down every skill I know to you.

Do not swing with mere force alone!

Allow the Knight's blood within you to lead your blade and cut down the Horrors!

Got you!

I have no time to waste.

You are the one who will bring...

GARO!

GARO!

GARO!

Oh warrior born in burning hellfire

You must bear darkness and hatred on your shoulders

The silent promises you've sworn have become heavy steel

Until the moment you cut off the root of darkness

Something hot chips away and sears though you in this life

If you want it, I'll give it to you

The mark of fire that rises forth

Don't turn back! Cut through!

Until you've broken through the darkness

Your golden fangs are fated by inherited blood

Your soul that has been swallowed by sadness and pain

The only light that will reach the heavens is GARO

The Stronghold Knight, Gaia.

You've grown quite old since the last time you showed your face here.

And you have not changed at all.

Not at all. Lately, it's been difficult to even stay awake.

It seems the time for both of us to retire is near.

I am looking for a Horror to train my student.

The more brutal, the better.

That so?

Then, how about the Chimera of Orvien?

It's a Horror that appears occasionally along an old highway that humans call Orvien.

It swallows entire villages and towns wherever it goes.

There are rumors that its body is covered with the remains of its victims.

As if they were decorations for its shield or armor.

A few have tried to hunt it, but not one has returned.

I cannot believe you have ignored something like that for so long.

We're short-handed.

We just didn't get around to it!

Orvien, right?

It may be a little much for mere training, though.

That student of yours may die.

There is no time.

If he dies, then that is the end of it.

Oh? I have a lot of guests today.

Garo, huh? This is the first time you've come here.

Are you the master here?

My name is Garm. Where is your guardian?

I'm in the middle of training alone.

I'm looking for a strong Horror. Will you give me some information?

What's with everyone today?

It's not like enemies that strong are just lying around everywhere!

No, wait.

Turns out I've got the perfect one for you.

Welcome home, Father!

Father.

I am so sorry.

Master!

I have prepared supper.

O-Oh, I see.

Alfonso.

Yes.

I believe it is almost time to complete your training.

Battle experience is next. You will go hunt a Horror.

A Horror?! Me?

Are you afraid?

No.

But I have yet to land a single attack on you, Master...

Mendoza continues to move forward with his plans as we speak.

I am sure he could fill the lands of Valiante with Horrors at any time.

Once he does, we will have no way to stop him.

All of Valiante, along with your father and mother, will fall under Makai's rule.

What is it I must do?

There is a Horror that appears on the Orvien highway.

It seems that many knights have failed to defeat it.

You would like me to defeat that?

You can, right?

Yes.

No! Horrors of this level...

I need more power.

I need a stronger opponent.

Looks like the chimera Garm told me about is my only option after all.

Once you have overcome this trial,

you will be able to don armor as a Makai Knight.

Yes!

Are you going to accompany me, Master?

Are you uneasy?

N-No!

I shall be on my way now!

Come one! Come all!

Orvien is just ahead.

I guess I'll stay in this town until nightfall.

Look what you did!

That was one of my highest quality wares, imported from a far away land!

How are you going to make this up to me?!

I-I am very sorry. But you were the one who bumped into me.

You're making excuses after ruining a person's wares?!

I'll have you reimburse me.

No, but...

Either way, it doesn't change the fact that you broke it.

You'll have to pay for it!

No, like I said...

This just looks like any old unglazed pot you can get anywhere.

You should give up these cheap business tricks.

Just what are you accusing me of?! Or are you gonna pay for it in his place?

J-Just be careful next time!

It's a common trick. Be careful.

I see. Thank you. You saved me.

Oh my. Handsome young man! Have you decided where to stay?

Hey. You haven't decided yet, have you?

No. Not yet.

Well, that's perfect.

Why not stay at our place?

We'll give you plenty of extra services.

Come on! I'll teach you all sorts of things.

No, but... Um... That is...

So cute! This way.

Sorry.

You even directed me to an inn. You've helped me very much.

Is it your first time in a place like this?

No. However, various things are quite difficult.

Come to think of it, I never told you my name. I'm León.

Alfonso. Nice to meet you!

Huh?! Alfonso?

I have the same name as the wanted prince, right?

People often tell me that.

Will you be all right?!

It's not like I can stick with you after tomorrow.

Not a problem. My destination is very close to this place.

Destination?

When you are lost, ask your blade, "Who is it I must protect?"

Who I must protect...

The answer to everything lies there.

This time, I'll find it for sure.

I'll find just what I'm lacking!

At a time like this? Could it be a Horror?

A-Alfonso?

L-León? Why are you here?!

Right back at you!

I was sure that you were a thief.

I, um, wanted to get some air!

See you!

H-Hey!

L-León, what are you doing?!

I wanted to get some air, too. You should go back to the inn.

No, um, will you please turn back?

You should be the one to turn back.

Hang in there!

Father.

I am so sorry.

I won't be able to inherit the armor of Gaia...

What? You came to give me a kick in the ass?

Do not worry.

I still have things to do.

Just go back to the inn already!

I'm saying this for your own good!

Your life is in danger here!

I have a duty that I must accomplish here, no matter the consequence.

Duty?

I was thinking about it as we walked.

Perhaps your goal here is the same as mine.

What?!

So that is the chimera of Orvien?!

How do you know its name?!

León. It would seem you are also one who hunts Horrors.

Wh-What the hell is that thing?!

León!

Alfonso!

Stand down! This is my prey!

No, León. Let me handle him!

I must defeat this Horror in order to become a Makai Knight!

It's impossible with a sword like that!

Even if it's impossible, I must do it!

If I die here because of my lack of strength,

then I will be unable to fulfill my duty either way!

I will not be able to save my father, mother, or my people!

That's why... I have to become a Makai Knight no matter what it takes!

Leave those scythes to me. Focus on attacking the main body!

Alfonso!

León!

Sorry. Thank you.

It stopped.

Did we do it?

What?!

Alfonso. Sorry, but I'm cutting you off.

We aren't the only ones in danger if we take too long!

The villages and towns nearby are in danger, too!

The Knight of Light...

León!

Alfonso!

Is it impossible for me?

Father... Mother...

Now is not the time to be in a daze!

Once you have taken up the sword, do not stop moving forward until your last breath!

Don't stop until the time your heart no longer beats!

Master!

You must fulfill your duty as a Makai Knight!

Master!

This is as far as I go, huh?

What?

Master!

Alfonso! Take my blade!

I hand my armor of Gaia down to you!

Master, what are you saying?

Finish this before it can fully revive!

B-But, I am still...

I believe in you. You can do it.

I came here for this sole purpose. With my armor, become a Makai Knight!

Alfonso.

Master!

Upon my death, my armor Gaia would have been fated to wander without a master.

It has brought me great happiness to find a successor like you.

Master. Thank you very much!

I...

Go! The new Gaia!

Surpass me and become a knight that can save all!

I swear upon your blade!

I will be sure to defeat the Horrors of this country and protect its people!

What's the truth of end of the world?

While there's life, there's pleasure

While there's life, there's hope

The thing that interrupts the will to stand

Is illusion born from smoke

Listen to the bell of regret

Atone for our time lost

With the pain of eternity

and the weight of the burning mark

Survival is also fate

For the hopes inherited by blood

The reason left behind

I will implore the land

Oh the voice that echoes awakens my hesitation

Oh so that the path that has been engraved will not be repeated

What's the truth of ending?

Coming around, going around

What's the truth of avenging?

Toward the empty future

—NEXT EPISODE—

The thing others have aimed for.

A great unforgivable sin.

The mark which will never disappear.