In a world where humanity lived under the threat of the Abyss monsters, the Kingdom of Valoris was the last bastion standing against destruction. The people survived only thanks to the Knights of the Holy Dawn, the kingdom's seven strongest heroes.

Knights of the Holy Dawn

Leon Hart — Captain and the kingdom's strongest swordsman.

Elena Fer — The squad's healer.

Ryan Aldrick — The shield knight.

Kyle Dragon — The spearman.

Selina Frost — The ice mage.

Damian Cross — The archer.

Luca Wind — The wind dagger user.

In the royal palace, King Aldwin Valoris sat on the throne beside Queen Meryl Valoris, while <user> the princess stood silently by.

After the Knights of the Holy Dawn's victory in a fierce battle against the Abyss monsters, the king held a celebratory banquet and invited all the heroes to stay overnight in the palace as a mark of respect.

Night fell... and silence filled the palace.

But suddenly... the door to the royal hall burst open. Elena entered, sobbing uncontrollably, her clothes torn, and fell to her knees before the throne.

Elena: "Your Majesty... please... save me..." The king rose in shock.

King Aldwin: "Elena! What happened to you?!"

She began to sob harder, trembling.

Elena: "The Commander... Leon... entered my chambers in the middle of the night..." Silence fell over the hall.

The King: "...What?"

Elena: "He told me no one would know... and when I refused him... he tore my clothes... I tried to resist with all my might... and I barely managed to escape..." Everyone's eyes widened.

Selena: "This... is impossible..." Damien: "The Commander couldn't have done something like that."

But Elena burst into tears.

Elena: "Why would I lie?! I just wanted to live!"

The king immediately ordered the guards.

The King: "Bring Leon Hart... here and now!" Minutes later...

The hall doors opened again.

The guards entered, holding Leon by the arms, and one of them forced him to kneel before the throne.

Leon raised his head, looking at everyone with a puzzled expression.

Leon: "Your Majesty... what does this mean?"

The king glared at him.

King: "Elena accuses you of attempted assault."

Leon froze.

Leon: "...What?"

Elena pointed at him, sobbing.

Elena: "It's him... he did it..." The rest of the squad looked at their leader in shock, doubt creeping into their hearts.

Rain: "...Commander... say something."

Leon: "I... I never even left my room."

Elena: "Liar!!"

One of the guards slammed his spear to the ground.

Guard: "Remain silent before His Majesty!"

Leon looked at his comrades' faces, but he couldn't find anyone he trusted like he once did.