Near Light
The return of the Radiant Knight
pushes the Special Knight Tournament to a climax.
At the same time, in the dark corners where the neon lights do not shine,
the suppressed roars are about to break their shackles.
On the stage, the paths of the knights cross.
Below the stage, the city lingers on the brink.
Soon, the two paths will converge...
- NL-ST-1: Flourishing (Interlude)The opening ceremonies of the Major are about to kick off. In Kawalerielki, the Grand Knight Territory, a storm is brewing.
- NL-1: Marigold (Before Operation)Spokesman McKee and the Candle Knight are discussing knight particulars, and Maria is talking with everyone about her sister's duel with Młynar. And in the Infected quarter, the Infected knights are right in the middle of planning something.
- NL-1: Marigold (After Operation)Malkiewicz hears from McKee about 'Area 0,' and is greatly shaken. Meanwhile, in a match about to start, Brassrust Knight seems to have an axe to grind with an Infected competitor.
- NL-2: Last-Ditch Thrust (Before Operation)In a dastardly knight melee, an Infected knight suffers an accident in the field, making waves—and this news, manipulated to boot, is gradually concealed by the sound of advertisements.
- NL-2: Last-Ditch Thrust (After Operation)Pinus Sylvestris, in the middle of mourning their friend's passing, sight a mysterious guest. Meanwhile, Nightmare Knight pays a visit to Marcin's bar, and the Radiant Knight is pulled away by the Candle Knight after a match, dodging the ring of reporters.
- NL-3: Preparing (Before Operation)Malkiewicz privately reports Ingra, but is also caught tangled as a result, and soon after, he meets the Doctor of Rhodes Island. The General Chamber of Commerce hopes for the Candle Knight to cooperate in ensnaring Margaret, but the Candle Knight herself seems against the idea.
- NL-3: Preparing (After Operation)Pinus Sylvestris splits up to try and find leads into the Great Kawalerielki Separation, but Wild Mane Iwona suffers a surprise Armorless Union attack. Nightmare Knight drifts through the city, and the Candle Knight once again parts with the spokesman in acrimony.
- NL-4: A Poem's Looks (Before Operation)The Infected knights are preparing to once again trigger a Great Separation, and Rhodes Island continues to jostle with the General Chamber. Under this climate, Margaret welcomes her showdown with the Candle Knight.
- NL-4: A Poem's Looks (After Operation)To force the Radiant Knight to surrender, the Armorless Union has kidnapped Maria, only for her to be rescued by the Infected knights. In the Arena, Margaret triumphs over the Radiant Knight, but the Infected's ire can no longer be contained.
- NL-ST-2: Right and Might (Interlude)Malkiewicz is unable to tolerate the release of Brassrust, and finally decides to wield his authority. At the same time, the Armorless Union leads a purge of the Infected, but Młynar's obstruction brings an end to the Lazurite's plans.
- NL-5: Gossip Kills (Before Operation)The series of disturbances instigated by the Infected has left the Grand Knight Territory in turmoil. Finally getting her moment of reprieve, Nearl chances upon a Lazurite of the Armorless Union.
- NL-5: Gossip Kills (After Operation)Having been threatened by the Armorless Union, Nearl has no choice but to stay vigilant. Having seen Darksteel's might firsthand, Lazurite Roy finally accepts something related to Platinum's past. The infected knights stand ready to paralyze the city.
- NL-6: The Surrounded (Before Operation)Iwona, who is in charge of luring the Armorless Union away, finds herself ambushed by Monique the Lazurite herself. The mysterious old knight has found Młynar; the Adeptus Sprawiedliwi is seemingly aware of the events that are about to unfold tonight—The Grand Knight Territory will soon descend into darkness.
- NL-6: The Surrounded (After Operation)Sona gets her hand on the data she needs, only to have her eyes opened by a phone call: Everything is going according to the Armorless Union's plans.
- NL-ST-3: City Fast Asleep (Interlude)The lights go out in the Grand Knight Territory. A modern city is plunged into chaos, and the Armorless Union, the Infected, and the Adeptus Sprawiedliwi Kazimierz are all staging their own games.
- NL-7: Afterdream (Before Operation)Silverlance Pegasus's entrance to the city causes a ruckus, the Plastic Knight and Justyna confront Platinum head on, and the Doctor meets Malkiewicz once again. However, with the events of the day getting more intense by the minute, can anyone truly keep to their ideals?
- NL-7: Afterdream (After Operation)All eyes in Kazimierz are on the match between the Radiant Knight and Nightmare Knight. When the latter is determined to have violated the rules, their match is put to a halt—by the Blood Knight.
- NL-8: The Last Kheshig (Before Operation)During their brief respite, the Infected knights discuss their future. Maria proceeds to help fix her sister's armor, only to come across Nightmare Knight, still disgruntled by the abrupt interruption of his brawl.
- NL-8: The Last Kheshig (After Operation)The temperamental Nightzmora suddenly gives up on fighting Maria, while the Doctor is the target of an assassination attempt. Gravel tries her hardest to fend off Platinum, but it seems Rhodes Island came prepared.
- NL-9: A Sigh (Before Operation)The battle between the Blood Knight and Nightmare Knight burns white-hot. Monique, the assassin with her sights set on Rhodes Island, is intercepted by Shining. Shining and Monique make a wager on three arrows, and Nightmare Knight falls just one step short, defeated by the Blood Knight.
- NL-9: A Sigh (After Operation)On the eve of the finals, the Infected discuss a way out for the future while the General Chamber of Commerce and the Adeptus Sprawiedliwi keep each other in check. Maria and Margaret have a sisterly heart-to-heart, and everyone solemnly waits for the arrival of the finals.
- NL-10: The Radiant Knight (Before Operation)Rhodes Island gets tickets to see the grand finals. The Blood Knight, who has cleaved his way through the competition in the name of the Infected, is finally going to face off against Nearl in the grand finals.
- NL-10: The Radiant Knight (After Operation)As the dust settles, the Blood Knight collapses into the Radiant Knight's arms. When the moment of victory comes to pass, the entirety of the Grand Knight Territory's forces begin carrying out their own plans. The Radiant Knight resolves to share the podium of glory with the Blood Knight, and this will surely usher in great trials.
- NL-ST-4: Uncharted and Hereafter (Interlude)A night of legends passes into history, and the variables brought forth during the Major slowly make their mark on all of Kazimierz. However, things are far from over. Margaret's light illuminates the way forward, and certain individuals prepare to set off.