Yoruka Arc

Yoruka Arc is the fifth story arc of the Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut series. This arc focuses on Yoruka Kirihime, a former assassin of the fallen Old Arcadia Empire whose plans to destroy New Kingdom Atismata and re-establish the Old Empire through its former prince Lux Arcadia, whose refusal eventually sparks their rivalry until her defeat. At the same time, this arc also features Hayes Vi Arcadia, who works with Yoruka and others to destroy the New Kingdom with her sinister plan, the "Empire Recapture Plan".

Habakiri Royal Family: Yoruka Habakiri
Around eleven years ago, a five year old Yoruka Habakiri murdered a person. She avoided death and killed the assassin whom was sent after her by a noble's mistress using a bamboo skewer. Assassins came for her one after another but she killed them all, causing people around her to distance themselves from her and call her a monster. After killing a number of people, she knew she was talented, possessing an imperturbable heart ready to harm and kill without a shred of hesitation. Yoruka attained full mastery of martial arts from the swordsmanship instructor and was feared by everyone in the castle. On her ninth birthday, she received the unspeakable last name『Kirihime』.

Two years later. Yoruka joined the Arcadia Empire after the war where they started invading the Ancient City. She made a single contract and pledged loyalty to the emperor.

On night, Lux is awaken from his slumber and he is surprised to see Yoruka laying on top of him while. claiming him as her "master" she has yearned to meet for a long time. Before her departure, Yoruka promises Lux that she will retake Arcadia Empire by herself without failing, though their first meeting is unaware by anyone.

Strong and Loyal Servant
The following day, Lux confronts Lisha who at his bedside while telling him about his remodified Wyvern only for the two to be shocked to see Krulcifer also at Lux's bedside as well, leading to the two girls' argument over who shall taking care of Lux. Their argument is interrupted by the arrival of Lux's sister Airi, which causes the two girls to leave the siblings alone. Airi tells Lux that he can operate Bahamut for twelve minutes before it forcibly deactivates as a result of using Over Limit. She tells him to be careful about running into something even more dangerous before leaving the room. Lux thinks about how much work Lisha and Krulcifer were putting into training which he believes is so they can shoulder some of his burden. This resolves Lux's desire to win for Philuffy and Lisha, whom he wants become her knight.

Two days after being released from the infirmary, Lux is greeted in the classroom by all the girls in the class led by Tillfur to congratulate him on his full recovery. After she hands him a stack of requests made while he was recovering, Tillfur tells Lux about a female drag-knight whom won in a mock battle three days ago whose description matches the girl with whom he encountered from the previous night. He isn't given enough time to dwell on it before Raigree Balheart comes in to begin the day's lesson.

When lunch break came, Philuffy asks to take care of Lux as she was only able to do it once while he was recovering. Lux turns her down out of embarrassment under the guise that he was already fine. This leaves Philuffy annoyed at Lux's response while bringing up other times they were together. Luckily, Lux is saved by the arrival of Noct, who brings Lux with her to see his sister in the courtyard. As they walked, Noct asks Lux if he knows about the Drag-Knight called the "Empire's Assassin Blade", which Lux identifies as the Drag-Knight who came from an eastern country destroyed by the old Empire and signed a contract under the emperor. As the two reach outside, he notices a very beautiful black-haired girl with a black dress and bicolored eyes among the people whose gaze leaves Lux feeling unsettled, until he recollects his conversation with Tillfur earlier and deduces that it's the Drag-Knight that won the tournament.

As she approaches him, all of sudden, she calls him "aruji sama" (the way a samurai addresses the lord). Then, she starts to introduce herself, a Drag-Knight who had notorious epithet "Empire's Assassin Blade". Lux suspects she came with other companions to revolt against the Atismata Kingdom and kill him. Hearing his suspicion, Yoruka says no, saying that she only wishes to serve him and make his ambitions a reality. When he inquires if it was her who won the tournament. Yoruka replies in embarrassment that she participated in the tournament to attract his attention but felt that her opponents were too weak to boast about, though this leaves Lux speechless. When the guards arrive, Yoruka asks for an order only for Lux to tell her to leave without hurting anyone and that he will make time to talk to her later. After she escapes, Lux decides he must be wary of her. He goes to eat with his sister and informs the others of his encounter while debating how long he can delay her.

Later while Lux is studying, Yoruka suddenly appears. When he asks what she's doing in the academy, Yoruka says that she wants to guard him, moving a desk and chair closer to him and bringing herself closer to his body. Lux and the surrounding people notice her presence but are unable to act as to avoid provoking her per Lux's request to avoid a big skirmish. When class ends Lux tells Yoruka to leave again until his chores are finished. After she departs, Lisha, Krulcifer, and Philuffy express annoyment for Yoruka's closeness.

When Lux starts his chores, Yoruka comes helping him without being asked. When he asks to just stay still, Yoruka agrees to continue guarding him.

After Lux finishes his chores and goes to the bath, he thinks about how to speak to her as well as decipher her true intentions. He then realizes Yoruka is in the bath with him after he feels her body on his back while washing him, leaving him flustered. He hurriedly flees the bath and goes to his room to prepare for his meeting with her.

Yoruka's Treasure: Divine Drag-Ride Yato no Kami
At night, Lux walks to an open field. He calls out to Yoruka who he feels is close by and she comes out. He tells her that the Arcadia Empire perished five years ago so the contract she made with the emperor no longer stands. Yet, She cuts Lux off while he's is talking and begins to tell her story about when she was a princess from Koto. Previously, her last name had been Habakiri until her father decided to cast her aside. She did not let that bother her for the burden of royalty no longer applied to her, instead she became a guard to her younger brother, who would succeed the throne. A few years later, when wartime started in the Arcadia Empire, she signed a contract with Emperor Diseld to live and die for the empire's interest.

After that, she begins to ask Lux when he will be betray the girls who are close to him. When Lux inquires what she means, Yoruka makes herself clear by saying that she wants her master to overthrow the new kingdom and re-establish the old Empire. Yoruka asks Lux to swear it for now. Even if it will take time, she is well-determined to wait for him. Lux states he doesn't intend to re-establish the old Empire and Yoruka no longer needs to uphold the contract.

Suddenly, when the wind starts to blow, Celis appears and ambushes Yoruka's attack using her sword device although it is parried and Yoruka leaps backward. Yoruka praises Celis's skills though she herself says she hasn't show her true power. Celis summons her Divine Drag-Ride via mind control operation, Yoruka also activates her Divine Drag-Ride and identifies it as Yato no Kami to Lux. Lux tries to help Celis in the fight but is interrupted by the arrival of Lisha in her Divine Drag-Ride, who attacks with her Legion. Yoruka fends them off with Yato no Kami's katana only to be attacked by Krulcifer from the sky. Philuffy appears with her Divine Drag-Ride Typhon and shoots its Pile Anchor at Yato no Kami which gets hooked on its wrist. Right after that, the tips of the Pile Anchor withdrew. Philuffy manages to parry an attack from Yoruka, but then Typhon's Pile Anchors get shot at Lisha and Krulcifer which the two dodge. Lisha's Legion then pushes both her and Krulcifer away in the air. When Lisha readies her cannon, Celis tells her that Yoruka is controlling her Drag-Ride, as she forces Lisha to fire her cannon at Celis but Lux manages to get her out of the way. Yoruka reveals the name of her Drag-Ride's Divine Raiment as , which allows her to control an opponent's Drag-Ride through contact, though the amount of time she can control is limited by the distance the Drag-Ride is from her. Before Lux can don his Drag-Ride, people started to wake up from the noise of the conflict outside, causing Yoruka to stop fighting and flee as she had already shown her Drag-Ride's power. Celis tries to stop her, but Lux convinces her to back down to avoid any unnecessary casualties. Before she leaves, Lux asks Yoruka if she's serious about re-establishing the Arcadia Empire, which she confirms whether or not he's onboard. Though she states her loyalty to him, she offers to tell him her plan, and hopes to meet him again. Yoruka then activiates a camouflage effect and escapes. Afterwards, the girls and Lux debate on what Yoruka has planned.

Two hours after fleeing the block, Yoruka meets with a robed figure in an abandoned building. the robed figure, who is revealed to be Hayes, asks if she's done with her meeting with Lux. Yoruka replies while also pointing out her wound on her right hand. Hayes inquires if Yoruka forgot her debt to her after her awakening, only for Yoruka to retort that she shouldn't have left her with that noble, and if she knew she was in the Ark at Ries Island she would've helped. Hayes gives Yoruka her assignment and the assassin leaves. Afterwards, Saniya, Egnid, and Kirly, Hayes special  unit from the Heiburg Republic appear where they question if using Yoruka is a wise idea. Hayes retorts that everything is going according to plan, and Saniya and Egnid take their leave. As they leave, Egnid questions their comrade Kirly, particularly the mask she wears and the face she hides. The two ultimately leave it as hiding a deformation and renewed their determination to help Hayes fulfill her ambition after she took them in as her subordinates.

Dragon Paladin Candidate Vanheim Principality: Greifer Nest
Two days passed after Yoruka caused a disturbance. Lux and his friends finally depart for the royal capital Lordgalia where the All-dragon battle is held. After arriving at the inn where they would be staying, Airi questions how Relie was still leading the group, only for her to state she had enough wealth to compensate her unlawful investigation of the ruins at Ries Island. Moreover, the court postponed her other punishment until the All-dragon Battle was finished. Relie then says that everyone can go and enjoy the city for the night. Right after, Krulcifer and Lisha start debating and quarreling about to do with Lux only for Relie to speak up and suggest splitting up into groups. Lux, Lisha, Krulcifer, and Airi become a group. Krulcifer and Lisha start arguing again what they will do to spend time. Due to none of them having bee in the captial before, Krulcifer suggests normal sightseeing.

When the sun goes down, Lux's group goes to get dinner at a luxurious eatery nearby the main street where they see a drunk young blonde guy. As the guy and the owner talk, the guy pulls out his wallet only for a middle-aged man to sneak up from behind and swipe it. Lux decides to pursue the thief. He corners him in an alley only to be taken aback when the thief reveals a Wyvern Drag-Ride. Lux summons his own Wyvern and chases down the thief, but the thief gets struck down by an unexpected arrival of the young man who got his wallet stolen using a Divine Drag-Ride. Just as he was about to take the thief's arms, Lux stops him, and the both of them deactivate their Drag-Rides due to the thief passing out.

Afterwards, another young and slightly androgynous looking person with a slightly high soprano voice calls out to the man calling him Greifer asking what he's doing. Greifer introduces the new arrival to the scene as his staff officer, Coral. Lisha and the others arrive on the scene and meet the two. Coral introduces himself and Greifer as contenders from Vanheim Dukedom. Coral apologizes for Greifer causing a ruckus due to his intoxication and theft, offering some of Greifer's money as compensation. Lux turns down the offer only for Coral to express amazement that Lux is kind and different from what he has heard about the notorious Arcadia Empire before.

When shaking hands with Coral, Lux becomes attracted by his looks, but manages to reclaim his senses. After Coral leaves with Greifer, Lisha expresses annoyance about how he looked at Coral the way he did and Krulcifer teases him about his supposed interest. Airi changes the topic by revealing that Greifer is one of the Seven Dragon Paladins from the Vanheim Dukedom. When Lux questions what that is, Airi states it's a group of Drag-Knights from each country come together to fight the rising Abyss threats. They comment on Greifer's behavior before returning to the inn for the night. After returning, Relie announces that Lux will pick the three girls who worked hard during training camp to receive a prize. While he initially hesitates, he ultimately picks the three girls.

On the territorial waters away from the new kingdom, Hayes and her maid Mishis, and Fugil meet in a large building covered in fog. Mishis tries to offer her concerns about Hayes trying to control a some sort of Artifact which Hayes ignores, only for Fugil to try and support Mishis's worries about Hayes losing a chunk of her lifespan if she goes through. Hayes responds that she needs to exact her revenge by her own hands and for him to butt out, with Fugil standing down and offering his assistance. A girl named El Fajura enters and reveals to Hayes that the tuning of her Drag-Ride is complete along with the activation of the Artifact. Hayes touches a small half-sphere object in the room which starts to glow. The room and exterior then proceed to move fiercely as the lights of the half-sphere begin to spread.

The Thoughts of the Girls
The Triad are spending the night in the same room where they talk. Sharis teases Tillfur for not being chosen by Lux, Noct convinces both of them they did their best, and Sharis feels some inferiority from her heart for a certain junior surpasses her in carrying out her duty. Noct hopes tomorrow will not bring trouble to which Sharis agrees, and that it'll be good if they do not complain about anything since Lux has always been the one who works harder than anybody else.

Lisha, in another room, practices her speech for the founding anniversary while expressing disappointment that Lux didn't pick her. Nevertheless, she expressed excitement on selecting Lux as her knight. She then starts thinking about what Lux said about her body in a past conversation, leaving her flustered.

In another room, Krulcifer reflects on her weak points as well as Lux's statement on becoming Lisha's exclusive knight, leaving her feeling that she hasn't shown her best side very well. She nevertheless expresses excitement for the day after tomorrow of the anniversary as she had decided what her request from Lux will be.

In a farther room, Celis shares a room with Philuffy and Relie as she wanted to be Relie's observer as well as check on Philuffy's condition. She gets a message from her father about inviting Lux to their house to protect his position as well as have Celis use her relation with him to make him associate with the Ralgris house in the upcoming meeting. This leaves her feeling slightly flustered about the implications her father is showing as she still hasn't felt that Lux has taught her everything about men. Relie picks up on Celis's thoughts she spoke aloud only for her to to tell the headmaster to forget what she's said. When Relie asks Celis what she'll ask from Lux, she says she wants him to make some time on the recess day of the tournament. Relie believes Celis will try to woo Lux over to her which she denies. Relie says to her sister that she had been trying to prepare an environment for her and Lux to deepen their relationship but worries Celis will ruin that. Philuffy immediately tells her that she has already decided her request from Lux, causing Relie to comment on how Philuffy has grown. Celis grows uncomfortable from the sister's conversation and expresses a desire to change rooms tomorrow as well as embarrassment from the idea of going on a date with Lux.

Punishment: Become a Bait for One Hundred Abysses
Lux and Airi are called to attend a meeting with the government and enter an assembly hall filled with different consuls. When Airi questions why she and her brother were called, to answer her question is Prime Minister Nulph, who reveals that the Heiburg Republic is planning an "Empire Recapture Plan". Based on the information collected by a spy sent to the Republic, Nulph speculated that the attack will probably happen after the All-Dragon Battle, and that the rebel army of the Old Empire, which sought asylum in Heiburg, will lead it. Nulph also states that the supreme commander of the rebel army is a man named Ragreed Forus, who Lux remembered as a high noble who's whereabouts were unknown after the Empire fell. He also identified him as a best friend to Lux's brother Abel Arcadia, and who attempted to make Philuffy a scapegoat in the imperial court. When Lux inquires what the Four Nobles want from him, Celis's father Dist Ralgris steps forward and asks Lux's help in stopping the Empire Recapture Plan. Lux asks what his role would be specifically, and Dist reveals that he has gained an idea of his strength through Celistia Ralgris's report. He also knows of him subduing the Ragnarok at Ries Island, his many victories against various Abyss, and his victory against Balzeride Kreutzer in their one-on-one duel. With all that said, Dist reveals that the rebel army has a hundred Abyss lying in wait in an abandoned village northwest of the capital with the possibility that they will be controlled by a Horn Flute, and that the Nobles wish for Lux to be a decoy to lure out the Abyss.

Before Airi can object for Lux, Dist reveals that the job is perfect for a Drag-Knight who excels in defense like him. He also tells Lux that he just has to lure the Abyss to a fortress north of the Kingdom where the army will be stationed to gun down the Abyss. Dist says the plan will be carried out the next morning after the founding anniversary, and for Lux to not disclose any information to anyone else. Dist then adds that if Lux agrees, the unlawful investigation of the ruins at Ries Island due to Relie will be overlooked. Airi again tries to turn down the offer due to her brother's injuries, but Lux ultimately agrees to the terms, understanding the faith the nobles were putting in his strength as well as understanding that they are seriously understaffed in terms of Drag-Knights. Another Lord Zagha says that Lux must obtain four wins in order to gain enough investigation rights, on top of him being a decoy as his top priority. Lux accepts the duties bestowed to him.

A Sabotage toward Vanheim Principality
While walking back to the inn, Airi reveals her annoyance that Lux did not object to anything due to his limited time using Bahamut. Lux said that he does not wish for the higher-ups and consuls to know he was the legendary Black-Hero and that he feels it's what he should do. As Airi admits defeat, Lux suddenly detects a threat and he pushes Airi to the ground just as the sound of a cutting wind passed by above them. As the siblings look up, they notice their attacker as Greifer Nest. When Lux asks why Greifer attacked them, he reveals that one of their selected members for the tournament was attacked by a Drag-Knight bearing the symbol of the New Kingdom, resulting in both his legs getting broken. Greifer also reveals that because of this, the person can't participate anymore and he could think of no others who knew where they were staying when he was attacked but him. Just as Lux activates his Wyvern, Greifer reveals his Divine Drag-Ride Cuelebre. As the two start to fight, Lux tells Airi to go and get Relie while he holds him back. Greifer activates his special armament , which can can curve and lengthen, and prepared to bring his transformed weapon down on Lux before he unleashes a Howling Roar to repel him. Lux attempts to flee but Greifer easily catches up to him only to learn that Lux's 'escape' was just a ruse to lure him to the redeveloped district and away from any bystanders. Lux then lures Greifer near a building hoping to limit the angle of Greifer's next attack, but just as both weapons clash, Greifer activates his Divine Raiment  which covers him in light that protects him from all attacks and blows Lux away. Greifer then tells Lux that he won't kill him, but will break his legs as compensation for his comrade's own. Before he can do anything, Coral Esther arrives and restrains Greifer with his Ex Wyvern Drag-Ride. Coral tells Greifer that he has no proof Lux did anything if he didn't witness it and to stop his fight. Greifer reluctantly stands down.

Coral helps Lux up and offers to report the incident but Lux says that they should forget the fight ever happened to avoid any more trouble. Coral accepts Lux's suggestion and both sides leave. Lux returns to the inn where his sister is waiting for him. After returning to their rooms, Airi reveals she had done some investigating on the ambush incident and reveals that the attacker was a guard patrolling the capital who claimed he lost control of his Drag-Ride and is currently being held for questioning. Lux wonders if Yoruka had a hand in the incident due to his knowledge of her Drag-Ride's Divine Raiment before falling asleep.

First Day the All-Dragon Battle (Zen Ryuu Sen)
The next day, the international tournament All-Dragon Battle’s first day is finally held. The tournament is structured as a round robin event between the seven countries over a span of three days, with a day of resting in between. The first half of the tournament would be on the first day with three battles while the second half would be on the second with another three battles. The battle are structured as a 1 vs 1 battle and a pair team battle. Teams have to win two winning rounds against their opponent to win the match. If the battle ends in a draw with each side gaining one win, they will have both camps select one unused drag-knight from the last individual match to fight again.

Celis reveals to her team that the first three battles are against Ymir, the Turkimes Confederation, and the Blackened Kingdom. She states that for the first battle against Ymir, they will not select any Divine Drag-Rides. Tillfur dejectedly responds to Celis that that is like throwing the match. Noct says no as it is the strategy they already discussed: having Krulcifer from Ymir on their side prohibits them morally from having her fight against her home country. Also, the New Kingdom doesn't want to show their all against them by using the other Divine Drag-Knights.

The first fight begins with Tillfur representing Atismata. Krulcifer then sits on the bleacher next to Lux, as her match would be in the third battle. Lux expresses internal worry that Krulcifer will see through his cover story of recovering his strength before using his Drag-Ride when in reality he's preparing for acting as the decoy to disrupt the Empire Recapture Plan. Lux states that it feels difficult to fight against an allied country like Ymir, only for Krulcifer to respond that she's okay. She tells Lux that a candidate for the Seven Dragon Paladins from Ymir will enter the All-Dragon Battle Tournament. Though she doesn't know the full details, she knows the person is powerful and the best among the cadets. Lux points out the a young girl with platinum hair to which Krulcifer identifies her as Mel Gizalut: top student at Ymir's military academy who bears the title of "Subjugator". Krulcifer says she will not hesitate to fight against her if a chance comes, as she wants to continue to grow strong. Afterwards, Krulcifer asks Lux to go on a date with her on the founding anniversary as her special request, as her butler Alterize will come as a delegate from Ymir and she wants to show her how her relationship is going. In short, Lux is tasked to be her boyfriend again to deceive her. Lux accepts it since it will be fun to deceive Alterize with her and pretend to be a lover again. Krulcifer is happy hearing his opinion and admission.

The first match, ends with a 1-2 victory for Ymir. After that the Turkimesh Confederation was defeated 0-2 and Blackened Kingdom was defeated 1-2. After the pair battle ended, Lux goes to congratulate Lisha, only to find her feeling confused. When Lux inquires her feelings, Lisha reveals her Drag-Ride lost control and her Legion attacked the spectators. Fortunately, Legion is not a very powerful weapon and was successfully stopped by a guard, she is left with a warning. Lux thinks it was a deliberate attack done by her to which Lisha vehemently denies, leaving Lux feeling uneasy as to the events occurred. Lux then asks Lisha if he can talk to her for a bit, to which she also says she wants to talk to him after she changes clothes. At this point, the first day of the All-Dragon Battle comes to end with no trouble.

Triple Date in a Row
On the spectator seats, Krulcifer has reserved a time with Lux reagarding to for today's request. He arrives at entrance. He apologizes even though last night's incident was not his fault. Yesterday, unexpectedly, Celis asked him to go on the dates in the Foundation day. She forced him to go with her even though Lux had explained tomorrow he would go with Krulcifer. Then Philuffy appeared and also asked to go out with her, resulting he must clear their requests at the same day as the request from them do not have priority based on who asks him first. Then, they had to discuss how they would settle the request and arrange the schedule by their own. On the Foundation day, Krulcifer is disappointed because of her negligence but she does not think to blame him. She did not expect Celistia and Philuffy would do the same. Yet knowing her buttler, Alterize must be watching in regards to her romantic progress with Lux. Krulcifer cannot let her passes a report to Stiyl Einfolk that she did not make any progress.

Krulcifer will go out with him from morning to afternoon. They will go to a large mansion. That facility which is mainly used for the party of nobles is divided into three floors. It has a bar that also offered meals, and a lounge with a chic atmosphere.They then gets a formal clothes on the spot for party. Krulcifer is the one who rents outfits. Lux has changed outfits faster than Krulcifer. She asks Lux's oppinion about her appearance.The area around her neck that is wrapped with a black choker opened widely until her chest, showing the curve of that slender stature even more beautifully and charmingly. Her long blue hair that is like silk is gently bundled with a hair clip and ribbon, spreading downward in a gentle arc. He really atonishes seeing her. He praises her wearing that dress. Then they enjoy the party and have a dance. It is exhausting and causes nervousness for Lux. After dancing is over, Lux and Krulcifer have a skewer meat and pie for lunch in a stalls. She teases Lux again. She thanks to Lux for today. Lux has not noticed Alterize is watching her all day, so she tells him about her. In order to trick her completely, Krulcifer asks him her last favor. Lux is ordered to kiss her and he has to kiss her from his own initiative. Lux refuses. She says that it is enough if their face is very close without touching each other's lips. He then approves to her favor. Unexpectedly for Lux, she kisses him. Lux apologizes. It was unnecesary for Krulcifer since she enjoyed it. Krulcifer's time is over.

Lux really is exhausted. He has not recovered entirely from using Over Limit but already had a fight against Greifer, met the councils several times, and went on dates with two girls. Not to mention he will take time to meet the public with Lisesharte. Philuffy really cares about Lux. She lets him take a nap using her lap instead of going on a date like the other girls. Then, Philuffy leaks the sound of her heart, when she was in Ries Island and five years ago. She was so powerless, needed someone to cover her but she did not get a nerve to speak it. Lux was the only one who covered her amidst her unbearable introvertness and sorrow. She then kisses him. After the statue moved to palace, Lux wakes up and get to there.

Yoruka: Signed Agreement and Past
Yoruka and Lux meet tonight when Lux is on the way to go to meet Lisha. She has been following him all day to protect him from assassins that was sent from Heiburg Republic whom Hayes is in charge of them. Yoruka does not want someones else others than her to kill Lux. However, from bottom of her heart, she still wishes Lux to change his mind for the last time. Then Lux asks what had driven her this way. Yoruka then recites happily the history in Koto Nation long time ago and her contract to serve Arcadia Empire loyally until the end. She was rejected by his father and people in castle. Her brother suceeded the throne. She was happy with that. Then her brother choosed to have Yoruka as his escort since she was the most powerful person and his sister.

Koto got into a dispute with the Old Arcadia Empire over trade resources, which eventually led to open war. To protect her brother's life, Yoruka chose to swear an oath to become an assassin for the Empire. However, the chief vassals of Koto had already given up the war due to the greater strength of the Empire. They laid the blame on Yoruka's brother, killed him by decapitation and presented his head to the Empire. When Lux has done hearing her stories, Lux does not change at all. Then, they resolves to do what they have decided to do: Yoruka refounds Empire but Lux will stop her. Yoruka leaves and dissapears. She is dissapointed what Lux's respond is. She wants to report something but cancels it since Lux will not become ally.

Bestowal
Lux arrives at castle gate. He enters castle to rendezvous with Lisha who has dressed formally. Her knees is trembling due to restiveness. He cheers her up. Lisha then asks to hold her hand to remove her restiveness. She begins the speech from the second floor balcony inside the castle At the same time when the spirit statue enters. When she introduces her knight, Lux Arcadia, people are surprised. However, she still continues the speech and promises that she will make result for the new kingdom with him.

After Lux has officially become her knight, they takes a rest at atelier. Lisha is not used to have public speaking. She was completely nervouss and said to the point what she was thinking. After Lux received a sword device he had demanded, Wyvern with Bahamut's armor, they  return to inn. Lux get in to his bed.

Departure to Fortress
Yesterday was a difficult schedule. Since the dawn, he has been well prepared to go on the battlefield. The moon is staying still above and the sky is still dark. Just in case, she went to the castle in the afternoon and asked about the details regarding the decoy role mission. There was nothing strange whether about the information sent to then from spies in Heiburg or about the content of the confirmation sent by the scout. However, she was told that the defending forces northeast of the capital had a headache but the diagnose did not show the cause. Lux warns Airi to be vigilant. He is sure enemy plotting a sabotage. After that, Lux summons wyvern and flies it to the fortress.

The Bait's Arrival upon Battlefield
Lux's arrival upon the battlefield by order from Officials of the court as Knight Order of Sylvalles's penalty. He then conducts the plan, leaving the camp immediately after hearing out current status. He also recalls the detail information about the number of abysses which will be controlled by Horn Flute pipers. When he makes his landing in abandoned village, the enemies: Saniya, Kirly and Egnid are awaiting to commence ambush. One of them fired cannon at him but Lux was not injured. Lux then is assaulted continuously by controlled abyss, gargoyle launched first attack from behind and after dodging, the second attack is from behind again done by chimera. Against them, Lux is well-prepared for silmutaneous and consecutive ambushes like that. He instead cut chimera's arm between the pincher attack done from front by gargoyle and back by chimera. The enemies realized that he was magnicifent even without Bahamut. Feeling being provoked by him, the other abysses comes to the surface and after him at once.

Lux then lures the swarm abysses to the camp. Bugriser commands to commence the attack at once and tells Lux to take a rest. He then immediately takes a rest while the armies will begin extermination from the fortress.The advantage is on New Kingdom's side because they can attack from the fortress while taking cover. Exterminating a hundred at once is tough for the fleet which has 70% of novice drag-knight. Somehow, Lux thinks they have overlooked something important but he does not bother it.

In middle of his nap, Lux wakes up hearing a strange sound. He immediately gets up and opens the door. Then, suddenly, a soldier rolls down from upstairs. Lux lifts his body and asks the situation. He says the fortress is destroyed. Lux immediately fly his wyvern and grasp the situation. Abyss is pulverizing the wall. Behind them, there are 200 forces of rebel army. The commander, Ragreed Forus greets Lux, fliying in front of them. With his evil grin on his face, he does not feel guilty hearing Lux's sense of rasionality and justice instead he becomes mad that it is not his matter even if he messes up with this country's fortune. (TBA)

Even only in the slightest, Lux suddenly recalls his true memory five years ago. They had a conversation and he saw Fugil summoned divine drag-ride Ouroboros and tried to proceed something he now cannot remember that he has to focus on defeating enemy. His conciousness then is back to reality. He still fights against rebel army led by Ragreed Forus.

Second Day Zen Ryuu Sen
Lisha has entered the ring for the first match. Her enemy came to the ring with a general wyvern. Just now, Airi told everyone that Lux could not participate on the second day. She also explained how the outside's situation was. Celis concluded there was no Saniya around the arena but Krulcifer is convinced that sabotages from the outside by Saniya and her rebel side may happen although it does not seem so currently.

When she entered the passage that connected to the ring’s entrance, a figure clad in black robes ran in a straight line towards her. Airi sees that but the figure vanishes and nobody perceives that guy. By the time the referee starts the battle, Tiamat loses the control. It automatically points the armament to the spectators with maximum power. First attack was blocked by the guard. However, they cannot make the barrier ready for second attack from Lisha. Then, Celistia teleported and blocked the second attack. Krulcifer freezes her cannon. The referee disqualifies Lisha and declares their loss. Lisha is arrested by referee. Moreover, Krulcifer and Celistia are also disqualified since they stopped Lisha (entering the arena and interrupting the fight). Philuffy is the only one that can compete in tournament next match. Then, the remaining Drag-Knights will be under command of Airi and the rest will go to somewhere.

The Court's Judge and Officials's Decision.
Lisha was taken from arena and sent to the court. As per the officials's decision, Lisha is taken somewhere with accompanions. She is gazing the sky, which was like her recollection from the five years ago.

Gigas
At Krulcifer's side, she received information from soldier despite it was rough and the soldiers just now doubted it. However, it is important to her. She drives her Fafnir to confirm the information that the fifth Ruin namely Gigas moved from Heiburg and is heading to Capital. All of sudden the mist has come down and blurs out her view. Then, a mega cannon roars, wiping out the mist in the blink of eye. The rumour was right. The colosal size Gigas has reached there. Suddenly, the operator, La Crusche said something to her from inside. (TBA)

The soldiers that drives Wyvern are at loss helplessly to stop Gigas. In middle of despair, Hayes mocks them as bunch of useless from Gigas.

All-Dragon Battle: Cuelebre vs Bahamut
Lux lands his bahamut in arena. While a few are on the bleachers, Lux's vs Greifer match begins. They immediately turn on their divine raiment. However, Cuelebre cannot use its divine raiment under effect of Reload on Fire. Lux makes preemptive strikes using Reload on Fire. Greifer's torso receives a cut from Bahamut's great sword.

Empire's Assassin Blade vs Fallen Prince Lux comprehends what her past was. She was dissapointed because officials's defection in attempt to buy Old Empire Arcadia's remission. Even though she felt nothing even up to now, Lux can perceive her subtleties of heart. She loved her brother whom had recognized her as blood-relative sister, a normal human so does Lux. When Lux loudly tells Yoruka what her brother's goal was, Yoruka let her guard down. Lux can tell this and use this opportunity to strike her. Yoruka receives that cut. Yato no Kami finally is dispelled and Yoruka falls down on the ground.

Final Showdown: Hayes's and El Fajura's Death .
Hayes finally is dead. Bahamut strengthens Tiamat's strength of gravity control, making its force field is very deadly that living being will be crushed. after that, El Fajura has gone mad seeing her Lord was killed before her very eyes. She activated Gigas's mega cannon to obliterate capital at once as Hayes's order. Lux and Lisha has depleted their drag-ride's energy. They cannot stop El Fajura. All of sudden, Yoruka stabs onto her chest from back. After that, El Fajura leaks some information which Lux cannot process at all

The Fallen Prince's "Reward"
The following aftermath of Empire Recapture Plan's failure, Lisha's name is clear whilst the invaders (Saniya, Lagreed and the rebels) are under arrest and brought into custody for questioning; Hayes' status and even whereabouts meanwhile remain unknown despite her defeat.

Ten days have passed since the aftermath, Lux and Airi are summoned to the government office in regards of his contribution in foiling Empire Recapture Plan. As his "congratulation" for Lux for his exceptional achievement, a high ranking official not only spares Reiri and dropping her "illegal" investigation onto Ries Island altogether, he also declares that the council will lessen Lux's punishment while recommending him joining the ranks of noble and becoming a Drag-Knight and one of Seven Dragon Paladins. To the shock of everyone however, Lux rejects his rewards because not only he is satisfied with Queen Raffi's amnesty and indebted to Lisha's kindness, he also preferring his current lifestyle and requests him to refrain anyone from calling him via anyone in the academy. Despite his displeasure, the high ranking official reluctantly agrees to Lux's term and the siblings leave the meeting.

Among the crowd, Dist remarking his "miscalculations" onto Lux after witnessing the fallen prince outmaneuvered the nobles to which Bugriser concludes that he saw through their malicious intent onto him, hence his refusal the acceptance to be free. As Dist proceeds mentioning that Lux made his statement through sheer intimidation instead of smooth talk, Zagha laughs it off as he views the Arcadia Empire's bloodline shall never be underestimated and even seeing him possessing the disposition as the "king"; making their manipulations onto him more difficult. Nevertheless, Dist sees Lux's capability is beyond his expectations so he will plotting to seek his cooperation again so they can save Atismata Kingdom from an unknown catastrophe.

The following night after his trip from the Government for three days, Lux immediately enter into his room that is modified and arranged by Relie and take a nap. To his surprise and embarrassment however, Yoruka appears in front of him as she not only welcoming his return, since she has nowhere to go, as her "pledge" of loyalty to Lux, she takes off her clothes and pinning Lux on his bed in her hopes of bearing his child as the next heir for his ideal kingdom. Surprisingly, the two are interrupted by Lisha who is shocked to see such scene and instead blaming Lux for having an indecent act with Yoruka.

The Untold Truth of Arcadia Empire
While Lux and his friends are having fun, Airi is shocked after she discovered some of the mysteries within the ancient documents they found from the Arc. These ancient documents, which Airi deciphered, not only it contain blueprints and information about everything-from Drag Rides to Ruins, Abyss and even Automation, it also includes a name list of the members of the Thirteen Generation Royal Arcadia Empire; with Hayes's name is among them as the as the Third Princess. Nevertheless, this strange yet ominous discovery gives Airi an uneasy feeling as she is starting to question their own existence and purpose in the world.

Manga

 * The 46th Chapter shows more of the aftermath of the Empire Recapture Plan.
 * Lux and his friends look at the the ruins of the the city and help clean up the mess.
 * Both Lux and Lisha visit a graveyard containing the fallen until Airi reports the good news that Lisha's name is clear.
 * While the light novel never explores Saniya's fate after her imprisonment, the manga shows more of Saniya's life where she is remorseful and sad while calling Celes a naive fool, especially what she said to her after her defeat. Strangely, neither Ragreed nor the other members of Cerebus seen.
 * Airi is accompanied by Noct during her discovery of the artifact they found from the Ruins.
 * Six of the members of the Seven Dragon Paladins are shown during the epilogue.

Anime

 * Greifer Nest and Coral Esther do not appear in the anime.
 * Half of the battle during the Empire Recapture Plan is altered in the anime series' twelfth episode.
 * Ragreed only fights Lux, whereas in the light novel he later fights Philuffy.
 * Instead of Lisha, Lux is the one to defeat and slay Hayes.
 * For their victory in foiling the Empire Recapture Plan, Lisha becomes queen of the New Kingdom and Lux himself becomes a noble; even though the latter rejects becoming a noble in both the light novel and manga.
 * Since Lisha has become the queen, Raffi's fate remains unclear.
 * Fugil attends the banquet and (distantly) confronting Lux for the last time, foreshadowing their future rivalry in the later arcs (light novel only).
 * The Arcadia siblings' visiting of the hall to receive praise from the council is omitted.
 * Airi's horrific discovery about the Holy Arcadia Empire via the ancient documents she found from the Ark is omitted.


 * Several sequences of the story that are not deleted are rearranged from episode 10
 * 1) Yoruka firstly introduces herself in Royal Officer Academy as the winner from mock battles against top drag-knights and not appears in a certain tower of the capital where the All-Dragon Battle being held.
 * 2) Because Yoruka's presence in the Royal Officer Academy is an intruder, she escapes immediately whilst the anime shows Lux cannot meet her now until All-Dragon Battle has ended.
 * 3) Relie decides the three girls in the inn after they confronted Yoruka.
 * 4) The night when Relie decides the three girls, Lux actually meets the officials before going on the dates and All-Dragon Battle. The anime depicts the Lux's dates goes well, the novel shows Krulcifer's plan to go on a date did not go as her expectation because Celist and Phi suddenly asks out him in the night.
 * 5) The All-Dragon Battle first day starts before the dates, Lisha almost harms the spectator this day.
 * 6) The dates starts between the rest day All-Dragon Battle, when the Foundation day was held.
 * 7) Lisha also has the speech on the rest day, after Lux done with his dates.

Characters
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Major

 * Yoruka Kirihime
 * Hayes Vi Arcadia
 * Saniya Lemiste
 * Ragreed Forus
 * Lux Arcadia
 * Lisesharte Atismata
 * Krulcifer Einfolk
 * Celistia Ralgris
 * Philuffy Aingram
 * Airi Arcadia
 * Greifer Nest
 * Coral Esther


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Supporting

 * Relie Aingram
 * Nulph
 * Yoruka's brother
 * Dist Ralgris
 * Bugriser Gashtoph
 * Zagha Schultzed
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Minor

 * Fugil Arcadia (Anime Exclusive)
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Story Impact

 * Yoruka is introduced as a former assassin for the now fallen Old Empire and she is notorious for her prowess even in her own home kingdom prior to the empire's subjugation and eventually occupation of the kingdom.
 * Her past is revealed as her real purpose for her "contract" with Arcadia Empire was for her (deceased) younger brother's sake.
 * Additionally, in order to follow Lux's dream Yoruka begins her contract with Lux as his and his friend's protector.


 * This arc displays most female characters' (Lisha, Krulcifer, Philuffy and Celes) affections towards Lux as they make separated date with Lux within one day.


 * The fifth annual New Foundation Day would be celebrated as the fifth anniversary of the New Kingdom's foundation.


 * Lux meets the Four Great Nobles for the first time and is ordered to hold off the insurgent army from attacking Atismata Kingdom during the New Foundation Day. His success in foiling the Empire Recapture Plan prompts the Four Great Nobles to view him more than useful for the New Kingdom's purposes, indicating the kingdom's suspicious conspiracy in the future arcs.


 * Heiburg Republic's scheme on crushing the New Kingdom via Hayes' Empire Recapture Plot ultimately ends in failure, courtesy of Lux and his friends.
 * While most of the selected members retreat due to the aftermath, it still does not eases the New Kingdom's woe as other kingdoms may challenge it someway or another.
 * Those who participated in the Empire Recapture Plan (notably the Cerebus Unit, Ragreed and his fellow insurgent army) are arrested while Hayes's whereabouts remain a mystery.
 * Despite being given a rare offer to become one of the Seven Dragon Paladins, Lux rejects it as his only wish is only live peacefully in the New Kingdom like normal, without knowing that the other Paladins have already making their move. Ironically, this offer foreshadows his future membership as the seventh and last member of the Seven Dragon Paladins.
 * Airi makes a horrific discovery about Arcadia Royal Family via ancient documents-especially Hayes' real status as one of the thirteenth generation of the Holy Arcadia Empire's imperial family. This bizarre discovery further causes Airi to question the nature of her own family.

Trivia
(To be added...)