(W/A/CA) Etorouji Shiono An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales! When the black blade roars, all who stand in its path shall be torn asunder! What is it that Koinzell, the mysterious young boy who wields the sword with such exceptional skill, desires? The fight against the 'Lances of Betrayal,' who were thought to have been defeated by the Seven Heroes, begins. And at battle's end, only the shocking truth will remain amid the pools of blood.

Mad with rage after the death of his son, Marquis Lebellond has turned his forces against Marquis Glenn, forcing the remaining heroes to choose their actions carefully as the terrible War of Heroes unfolds. However, even Lebellond's allies are not safe from his wrath, as he imprisons those who would help him and commits countless atrocities, single-minded in his desire to triumph over Glenn. His blind actions may cast him not only his chance the empire, but also what lands he already rules.

(W/A/CA) Etorouji Shiono Glenn has disbanded the Order of the Seven Spears and erected the Order of Heaven's Spear in its place. With his new knights, he seeks to hunt down all those who have ever opposed him... Amidst such cruelty and injustice, the hero-killer's blade shines bright.Now, that justice-seeking blade sets off on another journey, in search of new strength!

(W/A/CA) Etorouji Shiono One man's journey for vengeance--and the battle that will determine the fate of the Empire--comes to a close! As the final battle between the Imperial Army and Glenn's forces intensifies, Köinzell and Ichfeis take advantage of the chaos to approach the floating fortress where Glenn awaits. The pair of past and present Blatt Meisters is prepared to cut down any who stand in their way, starting with Dragongrave Ischüdien! At last, Köinzell will confront his betrayer, the 'hero' who has achieved prominence and power at others' expense. Will Glenn win the day--and the Empire--or will Köinzell have his ultimate revenge? For readers ages 18 years and up.