In the Emerald book, there was...
The Golden Age...
The Silver Age...
Followed by the Bronze Age.
And then, the Dragon Age,
The Titan Age,
And then came the Age of Fairies and Elves.
Now it is the Iron Age,
Also known as the Human Age.
Revival Of The Demon King
Akaboshi-sama,
This should be good enough, right?
Akaboshi-sama,
Sparkling Star that protects us, the people of Gael.
Please grant me some courage.
Let my brother understand as well.
A small twinkling in the stars...
... told me that the fated time had arrived.
Grant me the determination to overcome this danger.
Grant me the courage to do it, no matter what happens, without fear or panic.
Akaboshi-sama...
Please watch over me.
So, it's actually hidden in this kind of a place.
I am High Priest Drwc of the Holy Empire!
Listen well, you savages!
This village is henceforth under the control of our glorious empire!
Anyone who has an objection, come forward now!
We'll let swords and force decide everything!
Silence...
Soldiers, set the village ablaze and force them out, now!
Those who resist shall have their ears and eyes slic-
Wait please!
Young lady, where are the others?
My brother and the others went hunting.
They will not be back until tomorrow.
I understand that.
I'm asking, where are the women and children who remained at home?
There is no one else here besides me.
Such a lie won't help you.
I shall ask once more.
Where are the rest of them?
I'm not lying.
The remaining villagers are out picking mushrooms.
In the pitch-black of night,
You say they went to pick mushrooms?
Don't mess around with me, young lady!
It looks like you won't understand unless we start cutting off your fingers, one by one.
This girl...
I see.
You are...
The famous oracle priestess known throughout the land of Erin, right?
What do you want from me?
It looks like you couldn't read our intentions in the stars.
It doesn't matter anyway.
I know what you've been hiding until now.
You're the successor to the legendary and ancient Kingdom of Albion.
A descendant of the Elf King, Pwyll!
The blood of the Elf King runs through your veins.
Why me?
Allow me to explain.
About two months ago,
The Holy Priests prophesied the revival of the Demon King, the one who will destroy this world.
Fearing the Demon King's resurrection, the nobles tried to prevent it by sealing his tomb.
We were given the mission to seal the tomb of the Demon King.
But we know how to resurrect him.
That's right, you will be the key to his awakening,
As a living sacrifice!
The black abomination of our ancient prophecy...
The Demon King who will destroy this world, will be summoned with your blood.
You're going to sacrifice my life...
... to do something so wicked?
Indeed, in order for us to rule over this perishing world!
Nii-sama...
Arthur!
Arthur.
You stopped a big one.
Yeah!
Riannon and the others will be happy.
Yeah.
Is something wrong?
No, it's nothing.
What are you intending to do?
I won't let you do as you please.
Heh, young lady, do you have a death wish?
If ending my life here will save the world, then so be it.
Drwc-sama!
Perhaps I am going to have to teach you the proper usage of an edged weapon.
Bring them here!
Let me go!
Let me go!!
Riannon! Riannon!
Riannon!
Henry! Ylba!
Listen.
Blades are for thrusting into others and enjoying their fear and panic...
So that when you've tired of tormenting them,
You can tear their flesh and bathe in the spurting flow of warm blood.
Allow me to show you more clearly!
No!
What's wrong, Arthur?
It's nothing, I just have a bad feeling...
Now, what will you do?
If you still wish to go against fate until the end,
Then pierce your throat and die.
However, these children won't be killed so easily.
A cute pair of small hands.
I'll snap off these fingers like they're twigs.
How will they cry after their fingers are broken, one by one?
Stop it!
Everything is up to you.
Riannon?
That's more like it, young lady.
Will you release these children?
Very well.
Riannon.
I am sorry...
We heard that Riannon was all alone in the village.
So, we came back.
It doesn't matter, it's all right.
Now then, young lady...
Pledge your loyalty to me.
This is already a fate that is beyond human meddling.
Hand it over to me.
Will you promise me something?
Will you swear to your god...
... never to hurt these children?
I promise.
I swear upon my god that I won't.
Now, what's your name?
It's Riannon.
Such a temporal name has no meaning!
Tell me your true name; the source of your magical power!
Akaboshi-sama...
Now, say it.
My name is...
Strange...
It's too quiet.
Riannon!
Is there anyone here?
Everybody!
Where are you?!
Riannon!
Arthur!
You guys, where's everyone...
Riannon... Riannon was...
Warriors of Gael!
We, the warriors of Gael,
Shall become the sword and shield of the village chief,
And save the village chief's daughter, Riannon!
That is the oath I swear as First Knight!
Honoring that oath, I will bring back my sister Riannon!
This Age of Iron, also known as the Age of Humans...
I hereby declare that it shall all come to an end.
Those nobles who care only about the money they make...
All the ignorant savages who know nothing!
As in the past, their fall was inevitable.
From the Gold Age to the Silver Age, the Bronze Age, and now the Iron Age... All of them shall perish!
The name of the Demon King who will rule in this perishing world, is...
Arawn!
Arawn...
It is the name of the Demon King who will destroy this world!
We've gathered everything needed for your resurrection,
The Cauldron of Rebirth, your coffin, and a living sacrifice!
There are quite a few of them.
Yeah, it's not gonna be easy.
As expected, we should have brought more comrades.
However, we couldn't afford to decrease the number of men protecting the village.
We don't know if any imperial soldiers were left behind.
But, it seems that the heavens are on our side.
We aren't cowards like the nobles who fear the prophecy,
They sent me here to keep you sealed like this, but I won't do it.
We wish to make a deal with you!
Your coffin...
The Cauldron of Rebirth...
A living sacrifice...
Now, awaken!
Let us rule the world together!
Devour this rotting world! It will be appetizing!
What in the world is that?
We need to hurry, Arthur.
Yeah.
I found them!
Leave this to us...
Arthur, you guys should hurry up and go on ahead.
Thanks.
We'll leave it to you.
It is near...
It is too soon.
Ow!
Lad!
It's here!
It's here!!
Lad!
Lad! Lad!
Ar... thur...
Lad, are you all right?!
I am... all right.
Don't worry about me.
Hold on, I'll try shifting these rocks...
Go on Arthur!
But...
What are you supposed to do now?
The thing I am supposed to do now...
Hurry Arthur!
Go honor your oath as First Knight!
I understand.
I am First Knight Arthur!
I swear this oath, I shall save my sister, Riannon!
Don't get killed.
Yeah, the same goes for you.
We'll meet later!
The time has come!
Out of my way!
Lowly humans,
with blood as your offering,
for what reason have you awoken me from my slumber?
Demon King Arawn, it is I who summoned you. The purpose is to bring forth what you desire!
Die!
Now then, Demon King, be thankful for what I've done and make a contract with me!
My desire is to be the ruler of this world. Take my offering of this perishing world!
I present to you a descendant of the Elf King.
Take the offering, drain her blood, and tear her flesh off.
Demon King!
What is... that?
Riannon!
Riannon!!
People of the Oath