Episode Title:
The Crimson War Princess.
Episode Description:
5 years ago the Arcadia Empire is overthrown in a Coup d'état when a lone warrior, using a black Drag-Ride, destroys 1200 of the Empire's Drag-Riders and became known as the Black Hero. In the present, Lux Arcadia, ex-Prince of the Empire now working as a handyman, falls through the roof of the Royal Knights Academy bathroom onto Princess Lisesharte "Lishe" Atismata of the Atismatan Kingdom and sees a brand on her stomach. She challenges him to a duel despite Lux being undefeated in battle. Lux meets his sister, ex-Princess Airi Arcadia, who demands he win the duel. As former royalty they have to pay a massive fine to the current royal family, and if Lux goes to prison, Airi will have to pay the fine herself. During the duel Lux' white sword and white Drag-Ride are damaged. He insists on continuing with his broken sword, refusing to use his black sword. A cloaked person uses a horn whistle to summon an Abyss dragon. Lux allows himself to be injured, giving Lishe the time to destroy the Abyss. Lishe falls in love with Lux as he is the first man to try protect her. She asks him to keep her brand a secret, as it is the crest of the former Arcadia Empire. Lux is made an official academy student.
