Knight Class/Demon/Level 10

One of Knight Class's eleventh quests and the final quest for Demon Knights.

Summary
Queen Tyranna has decided to host a tournament where the victor will be allowed to end the war on their terms. Tyranna sends the Chosen to represent Stormfallen with the intent of forcing the other three kingdoms to surrender. S/he bests the leaders of the other orders, and while Tathlin is as hurt and angry as ever, Cerin wishes him/her luck and says that Tyranna deserves revenge.

With the tournament over, the Chosen demands the unconditional surrender of the three human kingdoms. Demon Lord Eir objects to this, but Tyranna silences him, disbands the Crimson Legion for committing war crimes, and kills him herself for defying her. Tathlin and General Herous refuse to surrender, however, prompting Cerin to step in to arrest them on charges of warring against Stormfallen under false pretenses. He further announces that Deren is pulling out of the war and will effectively ally itself with Stormfallen should Rennd and Granemor choose to reopen the conflict. Tathlin and Herous promise to restart the war once they have rebuilt their forces, but Tyranna in turn swears to make them regret the decision.

Dialogue
Tyranna: I count you among my strongest knights. I have no more to teach you at this time. However, I have another task which I command you to perform. Tyranna: I have sent a message to the other kingdoms asking to host a tournament, with the best knight each kingdom can offer. Tyranna: The winner may decide the terms to end the war. Of course, Tathlin has entered in the hopes of facing you. Tyranna: We shouldn't keep him, or the other contestants waiting. Kill them all, and we can force unconditional surrender in this war!
 * Yes, my Queen.
 * Tyranna: Good. You have my full support, Knight, as well as some you may not expect. Fight with all of your skill and end this war with victory to Stormfallen!
 * To victory!

Returns you to the Knight menu
 * I ask only for more time to prepare myself.

'''You must compete against champions from each of the rival kingdoms! If you can beat them at their best, your kingdom will earn the right to dictate the terms for the end of the war! Don't forget to use your class armor! You must wear your kingdom's colors in battle!'''

''Regardless of choice, the dialogue you receive is the same. If you are in Normal Mode, you must equip Demon Knight Armor to deal damage.''

1 BATTLE Normal: Cerin (70) Hard: Cerin (90)

Full Heal

Cerin: You fought well, young Knight. I hope that you are victorious in this conflict. Your queen deserves retribution. «You»: What do you know of retribution, knight of Deren? Cerin: More than you may think, young Knight.

Cerin leaves the scene.

«You»: (thought) What a strange conversation... no time to worry about it now, though. On to the next fighter!

1 BATTLE Normal: General Herous (70) Hard: General Herous (90)

Full Heal

General Herous: Impressive! A shame that you didn't choose to join our ranks. We could have used a warrior of your skill. «You»: I am proud of my choice. And I look forward to our victory in this war. General Herous: Ha! The war shall never end, even if you do win. The peace can only be kept for so long....

Herous leaves the scene.

«You»: (thought) We shall see.

1 BATTLE: Normal: Sir Tathlin (70) Hard: Sir Tathlin (90)

Full Heal

Tathlin: «You»... why? Tathlin: I gave you all of my knowledge, I treated you like a «brother/sister». Why would you betray me and my trust? «You»: Tathlin, someone like you cannot understand, and it's likely that you will never understand. Tathlin: That much we can agree on. Justice will come to you one day, and when it does, I only hope that I can be there to see it.

Tathlin leaves the scene.

«You»: (thought) *sigh* Tathlin.... if only you knew what you predecessors have done, perhaps then you might understand.

Tathlin, Cerin, Herous, Tyranna and Eir gather in the arena.

Tyranna: Congratulations, «You». You have won the tournament. Tyranna: Your kingdom may choose the terms of the war's conclusion. «You»: The war shall end now. The human kingdoms shall surrender unconditionally to the demons. «You»: And in exchange, our armies shall refrain from decimating the rest of Lore. Demon Lord Eir: What a load of nonsense! I knew we couldn't trust a human to make the right decision.... Tyranna: Silence! Demon Lord Eir: ....my Queen? Tyranna: «His/Her» request is my own. Stormfallen is ending the war, and I am disbanding your Crimson Legion, effective immediately. Demon Lord Eir: But... my Queen! I have been loyal to you.... Tyranna: Do you think I was not aware of your experimentation with corruption magic? Or your refusal to grant safe harbor for civilians? Tyranna: You are hereby stripped of your title, and your legion is disbanded. Demon Lord Eir: I... I will not obey those orders! You are a weak queen, taking orders from a human! I shall....

Tyranna turns and strikes down Eir.

Tyranna: You shall do nothing, worm. General Herous: There is no way that we're going to surrender unconditionally to you while you are at your weakest! Tathlin: Indeed! I have not yet achieved justice for my kingdom! Tyranna: Not willing to hold to our agreement, then? Cerin, what do you have to say about this? Cerin: In the name of King Tralin of Deren, I hereby arrest you, Sir Tathlin of Rennd and General Herous of Granemor. «You»: ....now this is a surprise. Deren is betraying its allies? General Herous: Arresting us? On what charges? Cerin: Your armies have been falsely perpetuating the war against Stormfallen. We have examined historical records and found that they have been falsified. Tathlin: What a slanderous lie! Cerin: Ah, but it is not. My king is certain enough of it that he is pulling his support from the war, effective immediately. Cerin: Any further attacks against Stormfallen will be treated as an act of war against Deren, with the appropriate reaction. Tathlin: We will never give up! We will take some time to prepare, but we shall return stronger than ever! General Herous: And my 'Emoran Knights will join in the battle! Tyranna: Do not be so bold, humans. I have many other legions besides the Crimson Legion. Tyranna: When you do choose to restart the war, you will be made to regret it a thousand times over!

'''It seems that the endless war in the Western Expanse has ceased for now... but it is a very uneasy peace. Even now, the four kingdoms are rebuilding, gathering their strength for when the war begins anew. And when it does, all of Lore might be engulfed in the chaos that follows! Knowing this, you depart for other adventures... but you must remain ever-vigilant, for no one knows when the peace shall be broken....'''

''If you fought in Hard Mode, a shop opens for you (see below). If you fought in Normal Mode, you get the following instead.''

1 BATTLE: Treasure Hoard


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Armors
Advanced Pria Knight Armour Advanced 'Emoran Knight Armour Advanced Frogzard Knight Armour Advanced Demon Knight Armour

Weapons
Knight Lance G (101) Knight Lance (121) Knight Lance Z (141)