Synopsis:
In a world reminiscent of our medieval Europe, creatures called
Shadows have invaded the world. Born in darkness, Shadows have no shape
or form, but when they emerge into the world of light, they take over
the body of living creatures, and through these they gain bodies for
themselves. There are 3 types of Shadows, but regardless of what type
they are, they cannot manifest themselves without light.
Ral, a prisoner kept in perpetual darkness by his father Lord Roy,
was possessed by a Shadow when he was just a baby. For 15 years he was
kept in darkness, but one day the assault of the Shadows grow too
strong, and the people of the castle must rely on his power. Yet he’s
been kept as a prisoner for 15 years, and Ral had promised Grado to take
revenge on the people who first took them prisoner. In addition to
this, Grado wishes to overthrow the current ruler of the Shadow world,
and in exchange for lending Grado his intellect, Grado will lend Ral his
power.
Ral attacks Roy as soon as he is freed, but Rin protects him from the
guards who rushes to protect their lord. Seeing Rin for the first
time, Ral is greatly interested by the difference between males and
females, and asks Rin to teach him about women. In exchange, Rin asks
him to kill the Shadows currently assaulting the castle.
Jumping off the tower, Ral and Grado fly down amongst the Shadows.
Grado manifests himself in Ral’s shadow, which the largest of the
Shadows recognise as The Raging Demon Blue Dragon. Grado easily
dispatches all but the largest Shadow, which tries to run away, but is
killed just as easily by Ral. Amidst the cheers of the villagers, Rin
takes Ral away for his ‘lesson’, and the villagers wonder if their
saviour has finally come.
