Arianrhod/Memories

## Chapter 1

"We're here to enforce justice." the Knights said as they rescued my village.

My heart was stolen by those radiant Knights, with their silver armor and shining swords.

Knights are honorable symbols of justice. They themselves are my aspirations.

Against my parents' wishes, I fled home and pursued my shining silver dream.

I'm going to join the knighthood.

I *will* become an honorable knight.

## Chapter 2

Sometime after I was dispatched to a unit as a squire...a new recruit was put under my care.

She was a scrawny girl, definitely not someone fit enough to be a knight...

But surely she came here because she wanted to become a knight of justice—just like me.

So I had to support and guide her in every way I could...

It didn't look like she could make it through the intense training, so I kept supporting. I reprimanded her, cheered for her...

I truly believed it would all help her grow...

Lately, it feels like people are watching, even laughing at me...Am I imagining things?

## Chapter 3

One day, our commander was exposed for corruption. Knights are enforcers of justice. Failure and defeat mustn't exist, let alone corruption.

Yet, instead of seeking repentance, he dismissed it all.

Even now, he sits on the commander's chair like nothing ever happened.

He won't even reflect on what he's done...Does he have no pride or conviction as a knight?

I complained about how his punishment was handled, thinking it was the right thing to do.

But in the end...

I was suspended from duty. I don't understand—I stood up to corruption, yet I'm the one being punished?!

No...I can't let myself get discouraged. I am to become a knight—a knight of justice.

## Chapter 4

Several days into my suspension...everyone's wallets went missing while they were out.

Theft this time, huh...? This unit has completely rotten.

Then a rumor spread, claiming that the culprit was...me.

I was on suspension and wanted revenge, they said...Please enough with the insults.

Unlike them, I've lived my life diligently. So if they have time to talk, they have time to search.

I'm sure the wallets are as good as gone by now, though.

...What? Everyone's wallets were found?

In my room?

## Chapter 5

All my beloved comrades, the commander—each and every one of them insulted and sneered at me.

I was innocent...yet I couldn't defend myself.

It was endless torment...

I didn't know what to do. Then, that recruit stepped out from the room. Thank goodness, she's here...!

But, the relief only lasted a moment. She looked at me with the same scornful eyes as everyone else, and laughed.

I see...So that's how it is. This commotion was a trap, plotted by everyone to frame me.

She was the only one I trusted...But in the end, she, too, was laughing behind my back, calling me annoying and irritating.

What's justice...? What should I strive for...? I don't know...I just don't know anymore...

## Chapter 6

I've made it this far believing hard work would pay off...

But, the ideals I pursued were fleeting—the justice I admired was nowhere to be found.

I was enveloped in total darkness, but a beam of light shone through.

You were that light...and you helped me remember the silver light I once admired.

That's right...That...was my dream—to be strong and gentle...To be someone virtuous who could protect everyone...

Someone like you.

I now know my calling. This sword will not rest until my ideals become reality.

I will persist in my faith in justice...and my faith in you.