Khouri

**Khouri** (クーリ, *Kūri*?) is a deuteragonist in the "Phantom Death Capital" arc.

## Personality

### Relationships

***The following section contains spoilers.***

Alrena
He is secretly infatuated with Rena, he couldn't forget her beauty.
Gunder
Father.
Hrutin
His teacher.
Hunyāchin
Kuroki
At first, he thought he looked unreliable and not a good warrior. He is interested in the warrior chosen by the war maiden and wishes to see his abilities.
Mardas
His sword master.
Marona
Since their kingdom is close, they are like siblings.
Zasha
He has never seen him before but he has heard of him.

## Story

### The Phantom Death Capital

In Brynd Kingdom, Hrutin and Mardas talks to Prince Khouri about his future fiancee, the topic changes with the introduction of Mont. He reported to Khouri about the strange activity with the Undead in Walluchia and the possibility of forming an Undead army. Khouri was worried about the safety of Hrutin and Mardas, with them going to Walluchia.

The Brynd's royal castle held a feast for Khouri's bridal candidates. He didn't see Marona earlier and asked where she was. Marona was upset about a certain rumoured person. Khouri tries to order a subordinate to bring that person for offending a princess. However Zasha, Kürten and five other vampires barged into the castle. He was immobile by Zasha's gaze of paralysis. When Kuna entered, he was drawn to her beauty. When he saw Kuna deployed a magic shield, he jumped into conclusion that Kuna is a Valkyrie.

Khouri went to check on Mont and asked Ponamel about his condition. Ponamel responded that his body is weak and he could die anytime, to which Hrutin and Khouri were surprised.

Towards the border of Walluchia, Khouri rode in a carriage with Hrutin, Mardas and Mont. Khouri wanted Mardas and Mont to be his conversation partner, so they rode together. Khouri says he is envious of the warriors participating in the upcoming battle, Hrutin chided Khouri and says he is the next Brynd king and his role is to lead people alive. Mardas couldn't fault Khouri for being envious on the warriors as there is a beautiful War Maiden. Mardas pointed out that Kuroki appear weak and unreliable, to which Hrutin and Khouri both agree. Khouri was surprised when Mont spoke differently. He was surprised when Kuroki is going to deal with the maggot fly believers alone. He was further disbelief when Kuna says Kuroki is much stronger than her. After Kuroki has dealt with the maggot fly believers, Khouri requested Hrutin to purify Kuroki's body.

They headed for the fort near the border of Walluchia and saw the Wild Hunt attack.

He and the warriors received the blessing from Kuna. As Khouri forces are being the decoys, they found the corpse of Belmo.

The warriors noticed the surrounding undead are active near the fort. Hrutin sternly instructed Mont to retreat with Khouri.

## Abilities

He wields an enchanted sword called the Rune Sword. It is a dwarven crafted iron sword engraved with runes. The sword is a national treasure of Brynd Kingdom.

## Development

Takeru Nezaki said he originally planned to name him **Gehry** (ゲーリ, *Gēri*?), but thought his name was too ordinary.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 06 - The Brynd Kingdom
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 12 - The Maggot Fly Believers pt.01
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 08 - The Bridal Selections pt.01
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 09 - The Bridal Selections pt.02
5. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 10 - The Bridal Selections pt.03
6. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 11 - Quiet Night, Noisy Night
7. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 13 - The Maggot Fly Believers pt.02
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 14 - The Wild Hunt
9. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 15 - The Land of Walluchia
10. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 19 - The Escape Journey