(W) Lynn Okamoto A KEY OF BLOODAt last, Yota has settled the score with the cunning witch Yalya. Now he heads for the throne of the Empress, but a locked door stands in his way! Only the blood of a pure maiden can open the door. Ironically, Yota's best option may be Hime, a girl with less than pure thoughts. He promises himself to her in return for her help, but is she too unstable to be trusted?

(W) Lynn Okamoto A BLOODY BATTLE!Only the mad, blood-bathing Empress stands between Yota and the source of all the world's ills. As his companions are quickly overwhelmed by the terrible might of the Empress, Yota prepares to give up all hope…until a certain proud knight by the name of Leigh-Mary comes to his rescue! But can she survive the terrible power of the Empress's curse?