Rebellion Arc

Rebellion Arc is the second story arc of New Kingdom Arc and also the fourteenth story arc of the Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut series. This arc begins by showing more of the New Kingdom Atismata under Raffi Atismata's regime due to the influence of Fugil, whilst Lux Arcadia is on the verge of despair since nobody believes him about something being wrong in the kingdom. The arc also introduces Alma Kilzrake, an elite Drag-Knight who hails from the infamous "Kilzrake Family" and seemingly holds a grudge against the New Kingdom. The next part of the arc depicts the showdown between the Kilzrake Family's Azure Division, led by Lux, and the New Kingdom.

Prologue: The Bud of Rebellion
In an abandoned hideout, a person named Alma wakes up from her nightmare about her former comrades' betrayal. After waking up, she begins her rigorous training whilst thinking about the Black Hero. She hopes to meet him again. Suddenly, a messenger visits Alma with an order from the head of the Kilzrake Family: Alma needs to contact Lux Arcadia due to his contribution for "winning" at Avalon. Alma knows that the news about Lux is fake but looks forward to meeting him so that she can finally fulfill her vengeance.

The Bud of Rebellion (Episode 1)
In the middle of his dilemma about current circumstance, Krulcfier greets him today. He was thinking his past, the five years ago incident and the world threat now. He was sure he could perceive the one who had entered the castle was Fugil and Sacred Eclipse was active.

Sacred Eclipse's Sudden Presence and Dist's Doubt for Raffi
Meanwhile, two weeks have passed after the "Parade of Victory" but the New Kingdom Atismata is still affected by the resonance of Avalon and Ouroboros. Lux, despite him as the only person knows the truth after witnessing Sacred Eclipse's sudden presence, glaring at Fugil as he fears that the world's end will be inevitable if if he does not do something about it. To his bewilderment, not only Lux sees Fugil ignoring him but he is told by a guard that they are not letting anyone to see Raffi because of her exhaustion from the parade. After seeing Sacred Eclipse's disappearance, Lux opts to remain silent in spite of his suspicions about the former's appearance. Thus, Lux's first day of the "parade" is completed.

On his way to the academy to meet up with his friends, Lux feels uneasy about the entire situation to the point wondering the mastermind's objective, considering the mysterious deaths of Waybra Hemt and Sieg Kreutzer. However, Lux suddenly recalls Dist Ralgris's words about his doubt about Raffi's caliber and wished to endorse somebody else instead, nearly prompts him to assume Nulph was responsible to the assassination of Waybra and Sieg. Still, Lux scratches the idea because he does not has any evidence against the Prime Minister but a mere thought about it makes him to think that New Kingdom Atismata will follow the path destruction like the Old Arcadia Empire, meaning that all the sacrifices people made for Count Atismata's coup were wasted.

Reunion with Krulcifer
Suddenly, someone pokes Lux's shoulder and reminds him to walk carefully. To Lux's surprise, that person is none other than Krulcifer Einfolk who then tells him that she is currently taking care of Mel Gizalut and Soffice Xfer, who follows her for some food at the parade and interrupting the conversation. Lux is so relief to see both Mel and Soffice are still alive that he immediately hugs them both but, with the confusion of his fellow Dragon Paladins as well as Krulcifer's "teasing", he lets them go as he realizes that they are affected by Ouroboros's power while trying to explain this "misunderstanding" to Krulcifer. Anyhow, Mel and Soffice then bid their farewell to Lux who's then chasing after Krulcifer all the way to the Central Park.

Krulcifer grasps the crepe Lux bought. Krulcifer kindly asks what Lux is concerning. To react honestly, He does not know fully and Krulcifer may be under Endless like the others. Lux clearly cannot say it to her whom is smiling. Then, Krulcifer will look him out like he always does whenever the others have expression. Despite Lux does not want herself to get dragged, She lends her had to help. Deciding to Accept her help was Lux's decision. Everything went to vague but Lux will start to secretly investigate.

Investigation and Vigilant
After spending the time with Krulcifer, the sun will set. The Investigation does not fruit result. Still Memorizing what happened in the first, second, and third loop makes Lux had a wavering determination. He has not yet ascertained Fugil Arcadia's aim. The target must not have him because no spy has monitoring him since the first loop. Lux returns to the inn. Triad somewhat was waiting for party started. Tillfur as always greets him friendly. After having sometalk with them, they know Lux was dating Krulcifer when Airi stayed in the inn. Airi and Yoruka then came. Yoruka is polite to greet Lux and Airi is a bit annoyed Lux was dating a girl. He has done talking with them, Lux meets Philuffy in her room. She was hallucinating to see La Krusche outside. Lux is surprised hearing it from her. He suddenly also recalls she also did not hear fireworks explosion. Although the perception can be false, the reality will not change. The fireworks must have been the repeatation several days ago.

Endless: Analyzing Reality and Illusion
Lux is walking alone. Today, Lux did not fruit anything from investigation today. When recalling his confession in the looped day, He give in to choose one of them. He determines himself to choose one of them once the Endless being dispelled. He is now not being overlooked. Was their aim Krulcifer? What is Fugil's motive? Could it be one of the enemy is Prime Minister Nulph? There are a lot of suspicion and prediction appearing within his head. He also thinks thorough investigation is a must because he has no clue nor comrades. Then, Tillfur greats him from the inn's entrance. She has a happy face as usual. Sharis and Noct are there too. Sharis predicts that Lux went out with some girl and he got close to her. Lux is clearly clueless the meaning of it. He answers to her that he was going on a date with Krulcifer. Both Sharis and Tillfur are surprised. They concludes Lux choosed Krulcifer. Lux denies all of them.

Yoruka welcomes her Lord then it is followed by Airi's sigh and caustic word. he observes all of them whether there are somethings unnatural. He indeed finds it. Philuffy is like ussual but Lux finds something is off. Lux asks "what is the matter?" Philuffy answers she viewed La Krusche, the gear leader for Ark. Lux suddenly leaps. He is surprised. Moreover, she tells Lux her memory and perception returned. She was aware they lost in that battle. He starts to remember everything about her. She said she did not hear fireworks's blast this morning.He hypothesizes it was because Philuffy had got Baptism from Sacred Eclipse in Ries Island and been implanted Ratatoskr before. Lux then is adressed by Airi to depart now. He then decides to leave for now. Before leaving for dinner, he promised to discuss it with Philuffy later.

In the tavern, Lux refuses to drink liquor. He gazes at the corner seat, Philuffy's seat. Relie worries her. Lux then asks her permission to let him take care of her. Relie then approves it. Lux tells Yoruka to overlook the tavern and then, both immediately leave. As his plans runs smoothly, Lux starts to discuss the matter. Like Lux, she also does not immediately realize it. It was just a bit ago she could notice it. She could not notice it immediately. She started to harbor a doubt over her eyes at the second loop

First Suspect Investigation
Lux's first suspects are Prime Minister Nulph and people who are close to him. They will start to sneak into the castle. Nulph almost spends his time in castle. The enemy's objective to cause the loop bothers him. It is like looping time is necessary to prevent failure in revolution. It was five years ago, when philuffy was abducted, first loop was used and the second was when Airi was taken hostage. Loop was needed to control Lux to follow Fugil's plan. Yesterday, Waybra was killed and looping time was still happening. Waybra must have had information or proof to overturn the situation. However, Lux must know how Waybra are doing now.

Lux cancels to firstly sneak into castle. He visits Dist Ralgrist's office to gather informations. Dist let them in. He skips welcome and greeting to make it short. Without hesitation and reluctance, Lux gets to the point. "What were Sieg and Waybra doing during the parade?", Lux asks so. Dist frowns sternly and he falls silent hearing Lux’s blunt question. It is only natural. Because it is a strange question. He cannot predict the meaning and intention of Lux’s question. Dist politely asks his's self-awareness to discuss it in government's building as he cannot reply it here. Philuffy is sure nobody is around to eavesdrop now. It guarantees that talking about it now is safe. Dist then replies. He does not know about Waybra. Regarding Sieg, he is doing the same like Dist. He was acting as security of the parade along with his private soldiers. Right now he is resting in another government building. Lux asks where the building is located. Dist does not forget to warn Lux not to negotiate carelessly and ascertains if Lux wants to know who was asking his cooperation. He refuses. He already has known it must have been Nulph. They depart now to the location. Philuffy can see some guards of New Kingdom Millitary. They clearly cannot ask permission to meet Sieg. Philuffy then climbs the wall to enter the building. She finds a rope on the rooftop by coincidence and lowered down the rope. Lux climbs after her.

They then separate to search the recording, Lux to the courtyard and Philuffy to the rear entrance. Her prediction was right that the recording was in the courdyart. There are Saniya and her friend over there.

The Surviving Lord's Imprisonment
Elsewhere, Aeril wakes up from her slumber and finds herself to be chained whilst confronting Clan Lieze-the automaton figure of the Garden. Due to Lieze's cynical greetings to her, Aeril asks the Automaton if she is going to execute her but Lieze denies anything as she replies that she was only ordered to heal the former Lord. This prompts Aeril to recall everyone's defeat by Fugil to the point fearing her possible brainwash. Instead, Lieze proposes Aeril in a negotiation with Raffi for a guaranteed "safe" life or suffering the consequences of "personality remodeling" if she fails to comply. However despite the risk, Aeril rejects Lieze's proposal and when Lieze is confused and asks her why, Aeril replies by mentioning the Lord's capability and, as much as she hates committing atrocities like her sisters, she will at least able to protect her vanity as a Lord. As Lieze remains confused and leave the imprisoned Lord alone, Aeril remain silent but believes that Lux will overturning the situation.

Lux's Dilemma and Meeting with Alma
At night, Lux still suffering his dilemma about defeating Raffi but also fearing the kingdom's uncertain future should the queen is defeated. Suddenly, he is approached by Alma who threaten him not to make a sound by nearly thrusting "his" Drag-Ride's Dagger at Lux. Afterwards, Alma introduces "himself" as the Kilzrake Family member and tells Lux to come with "him" because "his" leader wants to meet him. Initially finding the organization as dubious, Lux asks Alma about Kilzrake Family's objective to which Alma replies that they are going to sabotage the parade and break the time loop. However despite his surprise for hearing Alma's explanation,, Lux is still not convinced by the "his" words until Alma shows him a piece of paper as "his" proof of his leader's motive. Upon reading the letter's content, Lux is shocked for what he sees.

Raffi's Descent to Madness
As the parade's final day is approaching, some nobles and consul-who are hidden supporters of the Old Arcadia Empire despite serving the New Kingdom for 5 years-are plotting to dispose Raffi after gaining Nulph to their side so they can reap all the benefits (such as slavery and especially Elixir). To their horror, however, Raffi overhears their conversation (courtesy to Arshalia) and whilst she laments her "past" weakness that left them unchecked, she "rectifies" her mistakes by killing an elder noble with her Sword Device that cut his head vertically from his windpipe to his tip of his skull, instantly decapitating him. This shocking scene causes the rebelling aristocrats call Raffi a deranged woman and order their guards to kill her. However, Raffi teleports herself to outside and leaves everything to Arshalia. Under Arshalia's orders to her underlings, the Eight Instrumentalists, the group then slaughter all the traitors and leave no survivors behind.

Prelude to the Rebellion
The following evening of the Parade's final day, Raffi announcing the award ceremony (without Nulph). In her speech, she grief for the New Kingdom's woes throughout the threats by the enemies but ensuring its' bright future after the "successful" defense of Avalon despite the losses of many fallen soldiers. Lux and his fellow classmates (Lisha, Krulcifer, Phi, Celis, Airi, the Triad) are on the stage for the award ceremony, with Raffi removing Lux's collar as his reward.

Fugil asked Queen Raffi to ensure whether Lux intervened their plan but the queen replies that she isn't sure about it, so Fugil believed so from her story.

Secret: Kilzrake Family's Azure Division's Hideout
Somewhere at the Kilzrake Family's hideout beneath the grounds of the capital, Lux, Aeril, and Magialca are discussing their next plan after their successfully rescue to Aeril from the New Kingdom.

Horrific Letter to Airi and Others
Somewhere at the inn, Lisha and others receive a warrant that contains their mission in annihilating the Kilzrake Family's Azure Division for their intruding the New Kingdom, stealing the Grand Force of Garden and "kidnapped" Aeril. What risen the tension however is when everyone-specifically Lisha-is shocked to learn the culprit who orchestrated Kilzrake Family's intrusion, Almatea Atismata. Hence, the intense battle between the New Kingdom and Azure Division begins.

Prologue: The Day The Hero Was Born
Over 1000 years ago, Fugil lived in skirmish environment. Royalty and noblemans accumulated power and wealth from weak. Xfer who used to found the Holy Arcadia Empire was disposed. People who were weak and poor were killed to produce Elixir in great amount. On a certain day, Fugil received a formal invitation. The sender was Arshalia Rei Arcadia. she was youngest Princess Holy Arcadia Empire. Fugil did not know why a princess from enemy wanted to meet him. When Arshalia greet him, she started babling about his doing saving animals from being tortured. Arshalia who had seen that thought him as a good and noble person. She then spoke her ambition to end the skirmish. Fugil initially thought her uprightness as a naive girl with whimsical noble aspiration and whimsical good will. It was proven by her act to make an undefeated drag-knight enemy like Fugil as a private escort even she was influence and important person.

Sylvalles Knights Order
The meeting is held in regards to defeating Azure Division. The meeting runs vague because the information of Azure Division is not complete. They know about them However, Lisha concerns different matter. When the meeting is done, Lisha tells Lux the boss of Azure Divison is Almatea Atismata whom is believed to be her deceased sister. Lux pretends like this is his first time to hear this.

Azure Division
Lux sneaks out from Academy and rendezvouses with Azure Division. In order to defeat New Kingdom's force, he has to conceal his identity. Aeril stares Lux before performing surgery. She wavers because Lux can die after he has had administered Elixir so much. Lux is not as lucky as Fugil who had his all organs performed baptism. Lux convinces her. She believes in. Then, Lux has his body performed baptism via "Coffin" for the fourth time. He now can conceal his identity like Aeril and being unrecognized. Lux returns to Academy. When he wants to absent and rest for a some days due to accumulated exhaution, Celistia says she will nurse him. Lux actually is annoyed because she is tasked to supervise Lux.

Confession between the Line of Beginning and End
After the Lords is down, the new threat has already approached to disturb the peace the officials from World Alliance is working. Thanks to that, the girls cannot be confessing the love they harbor for Lux. Lisha is chattering her exasperation to those terrorist. Lisha is sure not to tell Lux anything in regards to this. Only for this time, they will not be involving Lux by all means. Lux is always reckless to protect his precious ones, confronting his enemy even if his chance of losing and death are higher.

Queen and Princess
Queen Raffi concerns about Lisha's condition whose capture worsen her faction's condition and while she suspects that Lux as the mastermind, she and Fugil move the topic about him. The report says Lux was in inn while Krulcifer and Lisha were confronting Azure Division. Raffi does not waver from her cautiousness. She is convinced Lux is the leader. Raffi is planning her next move. From the letter Krulcifer and co. brought, enemy demands hostage exchange that Azure Division has arranged and set the spot and location. She has to move so does Azure Division.

Empire Assassin's Blade's Last Order
Lux is in hurry to contact Azure Division. However, he is supervised cautiously all the time until the Azure Division extermination is over. Lux is forced to use Yoruka to convey the letter about this side's situation. The air feels a "farewell" for Lux and Yoruka. Lux will confront world's strongest drag-knight, Fugil Arcadia. Fugil is omnipotent for a mere human despite Fugil is not the god. Lux cannot resolve to kill anybody like he is always but he also thinks he may return decease because his opponent is Fugil. For that, Lux commands her to protect Airi at her full power and take her escape from New Kingdom Atismata. If that is impossible, at least it should be her to return alive and survive. Yoruka kisses him, seeing his master feel guilt because of his own decision. Yoruka says "you do not have to feel guilt for the likes of me". She kissed him on cheek then leave after bid "I love you" as a farewell.

(To be added)

The Intention of Princess of the Beginning
Over1000 years was Holy Arcadia Empire's era. Whenever Fugil watches the moon and starry night, his memory showing the day when Arshalia was alive. Fugil got attached a criminal Wedge from Holy Arcadia Empire. Arshalia leaked her plan to overthrow Holy Arcadia Empire and put an end to the long war and persecution. She was serious about it.

Two Servants who were Beaten by Singlen "Blue Tyrant" Shelbrit.
Raffi's side is currently understaffed of drag-knights. She then also investigates around in the forest where avalon is hidden. Raffi then notices a presence of human. She reveals it whose is camouflage is already equipped and captures him. That man then is trapped under iblis's mental pollution to leak information. When raffi is done, he is killed as a nourishment, being consumed to produce Elixir as human's life energy is the main ingriedent. Far from there, When Yoruka has done scouting around and will escape to report, Yos Tork takes several preempetive strikes, throwing several knives toward Yato no Kami which is camouflaging from behind. Yoruka dodges from those pinpoint strikes. Seeing the striker just now is a gear leader, she knows Avalon is already nearby. Yos Tork is charging forward but Yoruka camouflages again and flees battlefield. Yoruka is shot by a part of armour drag-ride. This attack is actually not a good idea for a first strike. The camouflage then is dispelled because that attack. She then leaps mid air using four legged Yato no Kami's special armaments (Void Step) Karafumi to flee from Sacred Eclipse to increase her advantage. Divine Drag-ride Pelluda is on advantage because of its special armaments but it will be dangerous if Raffi comes to finish her off. Yoruka still has a difficulty against Peluda. It can purge its armour when the armor makes contacts, affected by Spell Code. The situation worsens for Yoruka when Peluda finally activates its divine raiment.

Yoruka fatally cuts vertical Pelluda and Yos Tork. Yato no Kami had its blade completely broken. Before she loses conciousness, she must escape Sacred Eclipse. Yoruka walks moving from Yos Tork's body. Yoruka almost losses her conciousness. Her searching has not ended and taken a rest nor sleep. "If it is impossible, please escape with Airi. Live and protect her" she recalls her lord's order. "Lords is cruel" Yoruka thinks so. Because Lux's priority is her own safety, Yoruka is not willing to run instead of dying. Her desire for her lord is increasing. "Lord...I love you dearly" and Yoruka cannot walk anyfurther. Fugil and Gear Leader Arshalia find her lying beneath ground. Fugil carries her to safe place. Seeing his act, Arshalia asks which side he is siding on. Fugil's answer is he will be on neutral side. He even does not side with Gear Leader but forces them to cooperate with his plan.

Lifelong Aspiration of the Goddess of Salvation and Hero of the Beginning
Philuffy and El Fajura let Lux and Aeril escaped them. Lux and Aeril is heading to archieve room in Avalon. When they arrive, a certain function is turned on and displaying Arshalia Rei Arcadia's pseudo looking. Even though she was dead around 1000 years ago, the way she talks with is not like a record machine but a living human. She starts to speaks her truth 1000 years ago when the world had nowhere to live a peace life. She appointed Fugil, the formidable ultimate drag-knight from clan of traitors as her private escort. Fugil did not like her but as the time flow, they could cooperate together. She was also the one who invented ultimate drag-ride Ouroboros which gives physical burden ten-times of a divine drag-ride. To train his body exceeding normal human has, Fugil fought against enemy and received elixir whenever he was almost dead in fight by Arshalia. After years had passed, Fugil mastered Ouroboros and his physical strength requirement for piloting Ouroboros exceeded far from that. Suddenly, an explosion comes from out. El Fajura and Philuffy enter archieve room in Avalon. El Fajura has pursued until there. Knowing both are learning Lord Arshalia's memory, El Fajura has gone mad and dashed forward to them. She cannot let any filthy human who corrupts this world learns about her Lord's noble wish and past. El Fajura is still controlling philuffy's perception and docking the drag-ride with typhon. Hence, neither Lux and Aeril damage her without dispelling El Fajura's spell. Phi punches with full power. Lux can not afford to maintain his drag-ride once he got hit. Aeril also helps him to fight Phi. Lux Arcadia is not easily defeated and to do that, El Fajura must weaken his defense. Phi then calls "Lux" and Lux really weakens his defense as El Fajura expected.

Characters
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Major

 * Lux Arcadia
 * Lisesharte Atismata
 * Celestia Ralgris
 * Philuffy Aingram
 * Krulcifer Einfolk
 * Yoruka Kirihime
 * Aeril Vi Arcadia
 * Magialca Zen Vanfrick
 * Fugil Arcadia
 * Arshalia Rei Arcadia (Automaton)
 * Raffi Atismata


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Supporting

 * Airi Arcadia
 * Shalice Baltshift
 * Tillfur Lilmit
 * Noct Leaflet
 * Nulph
 * Dawla Schultzed
 * Nier Helvym
 * Greifer Nest
 * Mel Gizalut
 * Rosa Granhide
 * Yos Tork
 * Lu Caria
 * La Krusche
 * Ney Louches
 * El Fajura
 * Clan Lieze
 * Re Plica
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Story Impact

 * Alma is introduced as a member of the Kilzrake Family. While she is also one of the few who survived Baptism, her admiration towards Lux as well as her desire for vengeance would be the catalyst for the rebellion.
 * More people, including the members of the Knight Squadron other than Lux, break free from Endless' manipulation.
 * The members of the Knight Squadron undergo Baptism.
 * The history from over 1000 years ago about Fugil, Arshalia, Xfer and the Arcadia branch family is revealed.

Trivia
(To be added...)