The beloved king of Pnuetra has been slaughtered by a monster without description. In spite of the people's grief, the canton makes plans to hold their traditional Nobling Duels, which brings young noblings from the other cantons- save Crakaton, the unknown region whose name is synonymous with terror--to test their skills.During the second day of the Nobling Duels, a crowd favorite, Lordling Nicoron Salindone, disappears much to the distress of his...