Please note that I have left the following words untranslated:
- Kinju (禁呪)
- Jutsu (術)
Story (Kinju)
(source: art book)
The old man was walking alone, where no one wants to go. You may think that it's just humans that don't want to be there but no, it's all living organisms.
Plants and minerals also lost their shine here. Who would believe that one of the most beautiful kingdoms in the world was here only a few days ago?
It was supposed to go well, he didn't doubt that it was ok to reach ones hands into god's area. And it was going well actually... one was able to explore it with the help of 8 individuals of the secret jutsu!
The jutsu was also functioning properly. People from this place unravel the truth of this world and thus they were going to present the guideline for a new evolution...
However, right in front of their eyes was what could be kindly described as ruins, a useless empty void. They were stumped and did not know what to do. Had everything disappeared without them noticing it? It took 2 days to mentally recover... 3 days to collect their thoughts... and 2 more days to get over it.
The old man was called Paracelsus. He kept walking without looking back at all that had vanished. Maybe because he was heading somewhere? Maybe because he didn't want to face his own sins? Pressing forward without having to stop and look back.
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One kingdom and five villages, three forests and two lakes, perished after 3 years. Paracelsus continued his journey.
The secret jutsu... or rather, Kinju that is entrusted to well-regarded families. Why not just discard the Kinju? And strip the power from someone who has committed a crime like that?
Paracelsus also knew that it was a grave mistake. However, it could not be discarded...
Unravelling the way of god entirely on your own. The explorer in you outweighs the morals of a person. He is living proof of this. How would one be able to throw away what's regarded as ones very existence? Paracelsus was inconsistent, the remainder of one who uses it may appear, by failing to either protect its usage or by doing the forbidden and using it. Such is the outcome of a person's job... He himself understood that more than anyone...
If the Kinju could be discarded, then it would be even more difficult to counter it if one was used. In such a scenario, the surroundings would be destroyed just like oneself, however... there must be someone who could master it by being powerful enough to repel it when that happens.
A place where no one is, a place where nothing living exists, he has returned to the same place. Approaching a state of consciousness where one is able to endure by separating the discomfort from the self. Back at this place again. "The damage would be minimal if there was another outburst here". Ironically, as everything has been eradicated in this place, it also makes it the best place to use the Kinju.
Paracelsus carefully prepared his outmost power to use the Kinju again. He only knew the fundamental steps involved from that of the law. Then, in front of his eyes was countlesss shapes of wings.
The old man embarked on a journey again. His manner of walking indicated that his heavy body and soul were already well over their limit. Yet, he couldn't bring himself to stop.
The excess of this new power must be concealed from the hands of the people. Other Kinjus must be hidden until the day when they are to be used.
One that originates from one family:
By the name of “Valkyrie Lance”, it has speed above all else. Its silver wings will cut through everything.
One who has committed a crime, presses on along the road that has been presented by the church:
By the name of "Lightning Justitia", it has received the Earth's blessing. Its silver wings will clear away the darkness.
The last one, one that it is uncertain where it has been. Nameless of the nameless forest, behind the waterfall of the lake, the old man struggled on and arrived at the ridge of the mountain wall where he entrusted it with the Kinju. There was no particular reason why he chose this place, in fact he didn't even know himself why he came here, it was as if he walked like he was guided. He had no doubts that this was somehow the final destination. He mustered up his last ounce of power and made the transfer inside the cave.
A dazzling light along with the force of crystals emerged.
By the name of "Sword Ifurita", it embodies a pure power. Its silver wings governs creation.
The old man took a first glance at the shining light from the wings, slowly walked up to the lakeshore and sat down. As the dusk was fading, the old man lowered his eyelids and he saw a vision that he had brought despair and happiness unto the people. Was it a dream or reality...? Girls were running, their clothes were torn, their bodies were wounded, running towards me and looking semi-inappropriate for a girl...
Are they chased by something? Are they looking for something? It's uncertain to tell from their shoulders, breathing, manner of running and exhausted bodies. However, the old man thought that he saw a strong will in the eyes of the girl with the burning red hair. The old man had never met the girl before. This sad country. One could derive that the girl has arrived on this land to stand up and save the country... however, that story wouldn't be told until several hundreds of years later.
As the everlasting darkness sank in, the old man called Paracelsus felt satisfied as he went into a deep sleep...
Story (the gate to the other world)
(source: art book)
The king wanted power and so he tried to get his hands on a person of the Paracelsus family in order to gain power to become almighty. However, regardless of how much power one attains, it's meaningless if it lacks a purpose. For example, a storm can contain enormous power but it can swallow not only the enemy but oneself as well.
In that case, it is meaningless much like the Kinju where it can destroy oneself as well as one's surroundings.
The surroundings don't matter. Anything other than the King himself is constant and seen as weeds.
The most important thing for the King is who has the power. As such, the king's use is decided. Therefore, while the power of the Kinju is desired, if it's used it becomes meaningless. Paracelsus' family has proven that you will perish, the scar from that is still present although the Kinju is carefully guarded. It is of outmost stupidity to use the power that is being possessed, or rather, that of which has been given to oneself.
The King thought to himself... there are six Kinjus other than the one that was lost. How should they be used? Manipulating the weather is boring, it's pointless travelling somewhere, the king must also be the way that I am now and as such, I don't have an interest in being reincarnated.
An alchemist whispered to the king... he was given an offer that was concluded with a monstrous shape that didn't make the king hesitate. It could be best described as a demon with the shape of a human. That combined with what's left of all of the hands of the people, could that mean that there's not a lack of people with skills anymore?
...that is
First would be the alchemists of the fifth Kinju "material generation". Robust material in the hands of people, from what kind of mineral though? And what kind of processing of said material would they be created from? In this world, not only material shapes the weapons. The beholder needs to use feelings as well.
Next, the alchemists of the fourth Kinju "soul conversion" comes closely after. This means that people's soul are sucked up. As the soul enters the device, it changes it. The person would likely have some background knowledge in the process. A remainder of the person stays inside the control of the weapon. The pure essence of the person creates energy and becomes the blood of the device. In other words, the energy is simply power. If it wears out, one can use the soul of another person.
One can also increase it by using things like weeds. If it doesn't add much, one can simply take more from the earth.
At the end of the day, the King and the alchemists desired more powerful weapons. If you pour enough of a man's soul, the weapon will become enormous and you will be unable to move it.
They then realized that among the Kinju, eight is the largest amount that has never been used before. And by using that many Kinju, you can open the “Gates to the Other World”.
Creatures that exist in the other dimension have a spiritual existence in mythology. They are such that they cannot be seen by humans however they can appear in the human world through “Soul Conversion”.
The device had been prepared. It was a fruitful endeavour as the device was constructeed out of the Kinju and contained the soul of the other world. But it needed a small sacrifice. Among the Kinju, one was especially dangerous and should not be handled unless one has talent. The sacrifice had already been prepared and was handed to the King of the Kinju, the five family members of the Paracelsus family. The power of the Other World was passed to the hands of the King at the exchange of the soul of the five persons.
Laughter rang throughout the King's castle. Twisted laughter yet he did not notice that he had gone insane. Laughter endlessly echoing... The mark of the demise had begun...
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Characters
(source: art book)
Alex Martin
Name：Alex Martin
Sex：Female
Birthday：August 10
Age：１７years old
Height：１５９ｃｍ
Weight：４６ｋｇ
Three sizes：B77/W56/H80
Blood type：A type
Occupation：Leader of the Kingdom Knights
Aircraft: Sword Ifurita
CV: Manami Uchida
Introduction
Was originally a commoner but at the age of 6 her home was set on fire. Guardian Knights entered into her room and rescued her. This sparked an interest in her to become a Guardian Knight. By studying and practicing swordplay day after day, her efforts became fruitful. At the age of 14 she was the youngest person to join the Guardian Knights. As a woman she had to endure unprovoked slander and jealousy from the commoners. Yet she persevered due to her strong determination to not look back regardless of what comes at her. Thus she was appointed the leader of the Guardian Knights at the age of 17 as she was assessed to have a strong will to not give up no matter what. Being handpicked like this was unusual and there were rumores that she had been highly recommended by Islay Pulsion (the truth of these claims are unknown).
It should be noted that both of her parents died in the fire.
Character commentary: Yasudasuzuhito
I intended to make the main character red initially. When making the character black and red it became heavy so I made her white and red instead. It was difficult to get the density.
Kei Percival
Name：Kei Percival
Sex: Male
Birthday：November 25
Age：19 years old
Height：178 cm
Weight：65 kg
Three sizes：B77/W56/H80
Blood type：B type
Occupation：Alchemist
Aircraft: Valkyrie Lance
CV. Toyonaga Toshiyuki
Survivor of the family who had the Kinju user Paracelsus as their ancestor.
Growing up, he was said to become the greatest genius since the ancector.
Since he received special education in alchemy while growing up, he became one of the most knowledgeable in the area in the republic despite his young age. However, his very existence was hidden due to fear as his family's name was linked to the Kinju.
As he came from a family that was kept hidden, the adults did not allow him to play with children who were his own age. There was a wariness that his ability to gain emotions was poor due to his upbringing.
He did not curse his own situation and the fact that his family lived hidden from the outside. The general hatred for his ancestor was the cause for his forced situation. He couldn't destroy the Kinju by discarding it whenever he had the chance until the very last moment.
Character commentary Yasudasuzuhito
I basically went ahead without the full story here. Having that said, I have a tendency to do so when I really should reflect upon it...
I think that the figure I created became wonderful as a whole.
Maria Therese Bloomfield
Name: Maria Therese Bloomfield
Sex: Female
Birthday: April 8
Age: 16 years old
Height: 155 cm
Weight: 42 kg
Three sizes: B86/W55/H85
Blood type: AB type
Occupation: Sister of the Kingdom church
Aircraft: Lightning Justitia
CV: Shiori Izawa
Serves as a sister in a small church located near the border to neighboring countries. Originally she was a daughter of nobles and up until she turned 4 years old she grew up comfortably wrapped in the affection of her parents.
One day while Maria was putting bellflowers on a flower bed, she witnessed a turning point in her life. As she was laying down the flowers with her hands, the father was revived. The holy father said "Daughter of God, serve the people by receiving the teachings of a saint. You will certainly cry for your mother but it's been decided that the church will pull you two apart."
In order to sever the relationships in a secular world, a sister's training consists of being sent onto missions every day without being able to meet their parents.
During the process of becoming regarded as an exemplary sister, they are lead to believe that in doing their daily routines as sisters, they will one day meet their parents.
Character commentary Yasudasuzuhito
So as to not become a "peta" sister, I somehow settled on this current form. Because it's satisfying to draw a cute cleavage.
Iris Aline Baladin
Name: Iris Aline Baladin
Sex: Female
Birthday: June 12
Age: 11 years old
Height: 135 cm
Weight: 30 kg
Three sizes: B63/W48/H62
Blood type: AB type
Occupation: Daughter of the forth wife of King Graham
Aircraft: Veil Gunned
CV: Hidaka Rina
Daughter of the fourth wife of King Graham. Not a daughter of the queen and let alone a successor to the throne and so the King wasn't there for her. As such, Iris was almost never subjected to a commanding voice, with few exceptions, as she got to play around as a queen.
The mother wanted to spoil the children in order to draw the attention of the King whenever their paths crossed yet the percentage of that happening was as close to zero as possible.
Usually innocent like a child with a bright carefree attitude however she is still of a royal family and also has a temparament as that of a youg lady.
Eleanor Riegl
Name: Eleanor Riegl
Sex: Female
Age: 18 years old
Height: 156 cm
Weight: 43 kg
Three sizes: B73/W54/H77
Blood type: A type
Occupation: Senior Researcher at the Kingdom Alchemist Institution
Aircraft: Kyuku Slayer
CV: Akira Kasahara
Senior Researcher at the Kingdom's Alchemist Institution. Has a strong complex regarding herself as she grew up in a poor family that had trouble providing a daily meal. She studied hard in order to get out of those circumstances and received encouragement for it from the young president of the institute. People who were weak and like to complain about their situation without doing anything about it viewed Eleanor in a hateful light.
The original purpose of attaining a satisfactory situation was accomplished a long time ago. However, she was never able to become fully satisfied despite developing an excellent reputation in creating new jutsu formulas.
More recently she always felt frustrated with the limitations of the theory behind the current alchemy.
Mila Marivene
Name: Mila Marivene
Sex: Female
Birthday: March 16
Age: 23 years old
Height: 158 cm
Weight: 44 kg
Three sizes: B91/W59/H86
Blood type: B type
Occupation: Diva
Aircraft: Geschpen Elis
CV: Kato Yunashi
Diva who sings at the Royal section of the outdoor theatre. Grew up in the home of an ordinary commoner. Is extremely shy and because of that she does not have a lot of friends and spends most of her time alone.
She saw herself being on the stage as a child and as such it became her goal to become a diva. The shyness has slightly improved over the years and if you look at it objectively, the timidness has not been to the level where it hinders her life.
A large quantity of her fans were men who were attracted by her. Yet the men generally scared her because the same men had a tendency to be suicidal.
Lives in a househod of four with her brother and parents and has a good relationship with them.
Islay Jena Pulsion
Name: Islay Jena Pulsion
Sex: Female
Birthday: August 23
Age: 20 years old
Height: 162 cm
Weight: 47 kg
Three sizes: B85/W57/H86
Blood type: A type
Occupation: Head of the Imperial Knights
Aircraft: Shivuirungu
CV: Natsue Sasamoto
Head of the Imperial Kingdom Knights. Selected to become the head of the Imperial Knights at an early age which is any family's outmost wish as it is usually only possible for people of royal heritage. Her father is a member of the Guardian Knights which her mother was ashamed of as there are a lot of commoners there. Her father changed from being bitter to becoming pleased as she became a member of the Imperial Knights. Islay somehow felt that she was the complete opposite of her father.
Although she emits a formal and unapproachable atmosphere, she has a lot of trust because she is fair to everyone. In addition to that, informally she has a second name "Shield of the King" as she has absolute loyalty to the King.
Initially became best friends with Alex after an incident.
Graham Galdias Baladin
Name: Graham Galdias Baladin
Sex: Male
Birthday: June 26
Age: 29 years old
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 73 kg
Blood type: B type
Occupation: 12th Generation King of the Paradan Kingdom
Aircraft: Virt Duran
CV: Koshida Naoki
12th generation King of the Paradan Kingdom. Proclaimed himself to be an intelligent, benevolent and fair ruler.
Immediately rose to the throne as a King at an early age as a response to the sudden death of the previous King at the age of 17 by giving bribes to the correct order of management in the Castle vassals. Between the enthusiasm from many citizens regarding the birth of a prince for the future of the Kingdom was a certain suspicion in everyone that it might not be so bright.
Thus they lost what mattered the most by betraying the pervious generation of vassals who were extremely unbiased.
One who feels hatred towards oneself for lacking power also never yields to power. With that mindset you will search for enormous power so as to not let that happen.
Sophia Fulcanelli
Name: Sophia Fulcanelli
Sex: Female
Birthday: February 3
Age: 24 years old (based on the time being alive)
Height: 160 cm
Weight: 43 kg (based on the time being alive)
Three sizes: B88/W55/H83
Blood type: O type (based on the time being alive)
Occupation: Assistant of the original Paracelsus (based on the time being alive)
CV: Shimizu Yumi
Was the only pupil of the era when Paracelsus was alive.
At the time of the first experiments with the Kinju it was difficult for her to escape as she did not have accompanied thoughts of it as a disease. She repeatedly served as an assistant and continued to support her master in order to produce an aircraft despite the wastefulness of the failed experiments.
In order to stabilize the power of the Kinju it is necessary to use the soul of a human. It is ones own responsibility and free will to understand that role.
A number of aircrafts were created as a result of a successful experiment and thus the body of Sofia was destroyed and she became anchored to the aircrafts.
Nothing was emitting from the foundation of the aircraft.
Having been on a long sleep inside the aircraft, her eyes woke up, sensing the presence of the Kinju.
Caladrius
Name: Caladrius
Sex: Male
Birthday: September 2
Age: 12-13 years old (at the time when it was a human being)
Height: 151 cm
Weight: 43 kg (when in the sky)
Blood type: Unknown
Occupation: God bird (used by the goddess Lydia)
Aircraft: Ones own wings of which is a protection for the God bird
CV: Sanada Akane
The Caladrius god bird serves the goddess Lydia.
Because a goddess cannot walk on the ground, Caladrius was supposed to symbolize relief and compassion to the people and to enter situations as an oracle that was supposed to convey a message sent by the goddess.
Since the god bird is used by the goddess it is allowed to pass judgement when determining the required actions for the situations. Because of that, the ways of the god bird's judgement may differ in some cases from the instructions that he received.
While possessing intellectual feelings and compassion, he is younger compared to other god birds and as such he is not entirely honest about his small emotions.
Although he knows of the foolishness of the things called human beings, he is also amazed by some of it. He has a very difficult role to cary out and he cannot abandon it.
Characters
(source: http://caladrius.mossjp.co.jp/xbox/character.html )
Nightmare of Lilith
Name: Nightmare of Lilith
Sex: Female (judging from the appearance)
Birthday: May 19 (date that she materialized)
Age: 15 years old
Height: 155 cm
Weight: 40 kg
Three sizes: B75/W54/H74
Blood type: Unknown
Occupation: Grudge
Aircraft: Crow Ring Grudge
CV: Aya Yamamoto
At the time when Paracelsus produced the second line of aircrafts using the Kinju, the hatred of the human beings of the kingdom disappeared for the first time during the usage of the Kinju. The negativity of the elements diverged due to the impurity and when mixed together, they materialized. It took the shape of the diseased princess of the kingdom. Common people remembered her clearly and they could tell that this was not the same person as the human kingdom had disappeared. Also, the princess had a neat and clean image yet she is filled with a look that's driven by madness and an urge to destroy.
Paracelsus did not expect the elements of powerful negativity to be gathered and thus the aircraft "Crow Ring Grudge" was born. The Kinju had created the aircraft and sealed the device of the aircraft itself. As such, it is not easy to destroy it from the outside.
It had been sealed in the lake together with Howl-Lorelei (Sofia) for further monitoring due to the negative malice that filled the atmosphere after the second usage of the Kinju. In order to separate Howl Lorelei from the lake, they were allowed to be moved.
It escaped the aircraft by breaking the seal of Paracelsus and flew away towards the King in the capitol who longed for more power.
Beelzebub
Name: Beelzebub
Sex: Female (the hidden appearance has no gender)
Birthday: Unknown
Age: 10,000 years old (looks about 27-28 years old)
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 45 kg
Three sizes: B97/W56/H89
Blood type: Unknown
Occupation: Devil of the Other World
Aircraft: Beelzetorb
CV: Masami Yoshimino
Introduction:
Devil that governs as the presence of "gluttony" the seven deadly sins. Was originally in heaven but became fallen.
While she is a strong being with a powerful force among others in the Other World, she has already fought others a long time ago and she is bored of the idleness and decadence of having eternal time. Having that said, she was originally in heaven but became fallen so her tone of voice has a noble and majestic feel to it. Does not have much interest in human beings as she does not find the life of insects appealing.
Because it's impossible to get out of the Other World, she is slightly fed up with the current situation.
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Ships
(source: art book)
Sword Ifurita
(Sword of the spirit)
First line of aircrafts by Paracelsus. Because there is a high number of attack power of the ether, it comes at the expense of slight movement speed compared to other aircrafts. Was sealed in a shrine at the back of the cave where Paracelsus died but it was released when the Kinju was used. Was Alex's after the life of Paracelsus and it was able to start as it had a sword that had been donated to the Kingdom.
Valkyrie Lance
(Spear of Female Warrior)
The aircraft was hidden in the village of the family and ancestor, Paracelsus. It was constructed for the purpose of being able to fly faster than others and as such, it is more difficult to operate than the other aircrafts. In order to attain mobility it has sacrificed offensive power through how it uses ether. Further back inside the room in the village where the Kinju had been sealed, it was enshrined, in the area that was strictly prohibited to all but some family members. It's existence had not been told of until Kei examined the room. Everyone was aware of the jutsu formula of the seal and thus it was launched successfully.
Lightning Justitia
(Hammer of Judgement)
Aircraft that had been protected for generations after generations until it was given to the church by the border. Because it was created for the purpose of support, it's overall balance is better than that of the other aircraft with no protrouding force. Paracelsus requested that the priests of generations would protect it in secret and decide when to use it if they perceived an abnormality in the kingdom. In order for the priests to be able to launch it, it was entrusted to Maria as she had the power to mysteriously revive the flower.
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Mission Mode
(source: http://caladrius.mossjp.co.jp/ac/mission.html )
Cecilia Nel Albright
Prologue
Recently, Cecilia has been handling concerns, especially over the last few months were she has sent Alex, the head of the Guardian Knights away on missions to neighboring countries that one would think were peaceful. The smile from leader Islay went away as she cared little about it. Her expression displayed a certain shadow that could be regarded as absentmindedness and the thought of that is not so bad. With the exception of the smile, she was similar to other Imperial Guards. However, it can't be helped as it certainly had to do with the fact that the Prince and Queen had passed away and the whole country was in mourning. However, Cecilia thought that when you are returning home, it's not good to sink too far in ones mourning as it's no ones fault and that it could become epidemic.
Others were impressed that Islay didn't show much expression but Alex felt that it was a serious problem and that it was better to care. The presence of Alex has been a bumpy ride as she started off as a good for nothing eyesore however, Cecilia's regard for her increased as she started to get closer to becoming a leader. Furthermore, it was thanks to Alex that she was able to notice the true face of Islay as Alex came closer to Islay's level.
Becoming the deputy head! The answer was simple. However, the elite of the Imperial Knights consists of about 300 people where each fleet has their own deputy head who becomes a captain so the ways of a deputy head is not as simple as one would think. The road to becoming a leader is long and starts at an early age. Despite accomplishing that, there is still a longing inside Islay that was does not change much with age. Thus she was not able to agree with Alex when she became a Guardian Knight.
Even if you shorten the journey, it would still take more than10 years if you work hard to complete a mission under normal circumstances. Although it was required to achieve that, it's still remarkably difficult as the main mission for the Guardian Knights is to protecct the royal family. In the meantime the following information reached Cecilia's ears:
"Advance the teams for the purpose of invading other countries?"
The commander seemed determined although it was told that the troops that were to lead the invasion were new ones that were separate from the Kingdom Knights. The main force of the Kingdom Knights had been absent over the past few years after embarking on an expedition from the royal capitol. There was something that Eleanor said about the recent years in the royal castle. There was a notion of importance regarding the alchemists that they hadn't seen in person since a while ago.
Even though you might think that you achieve a great deed by volunteer to be a commander, the Imperial Knights see it as ordinary and you may be flat out rejected by the members. The royal castle decided to get a good word from the influential grandfather of the royal castle as they were worried about his decision to retire above all else. The opposite happened and their request was refused but maybe it was ok.
"(everything's truly been like that recently)"
And so they thought, yet they were driven away from their homes no sooner than a few months afterwards.
Mission 1
Cecilia was in charge of intercepting the enemy troops. The mission of the stage is to prevent the invasion. There are two types of enemies that you must deal with and they are fast with thick armor. It is essential to the mission to capture them!
Mission 2
Defeat a transportational aircraft carrying people that is flying towards to the royal capitol. Attack the military escort that passing through. It is essential for the success of the mission that the people are rescued.
