After learning all they can from Wort, the heroes return to Valis to report their findings to King Fahn. But the tide of invasion is turning steadily against them, as Belds forces sweep across the island. Finally reaching Valis, they advise the king that Karla is the last descendant of an ancient kingdom of sorcery who has appeared throughout lodoss' troubled history to shape it according to her whims.
Pleased with Parns success, King Fahn invites him to serve in his army of Holy Knights, an offer which the fighter quickly accepts. Meanwhile, Ghim leaves his friends behind to pursue his personal quest...
Once upon the blazing battlefield, Parn confronts the Black Knight, Ashram; the man upon whom he swore vengeance at the fall of Myce. And two kings, once friends, face each other in a duel to the death. But sometimes even kings are pawns when a witch controls the chess board. |
