The Knight Who Was Too Angry to Die (Shinu Hodo Okotsu ta Kishi)
3 Chapters
Author:detroitapollo
Status:hiatus
Synopsis
In the dimly lit realm of ancient East Asia, a nameless knight from medieval Europe finds himself torn from the familiarity of his war-torn land and thrust into the mystic and treacherous Heian period Japan. This is a tale that begins in the eerie twilight, where history and folklore entwine, and where the supernatural holds sway over reality. Once a valiant warrior of a distant age, this nameless knight awakens on foreign soil, clad in armor that feels both alien and ancient. His memories are fragments, lost to the swirling mists of time. Yet, one thing remains clear: a burning, unquenchable anger that courses through his veins. He is a man too angry to die. In this strange and perilous land, he confronts a nightmare from the depths of Japanese folklore. Hordes of demons, born of legends and nightmares, rise to torment him. The Oni, Tengu, Yurei, and countless other malevolent spirits seek to extinguish his flame of existence. Each battle becomes a dance of death, where the knight's every strike is fueled by the rage that refuses to let him fade into oblivion. As he traverses this Heian period Japan, the nameless knight encounters allies and adversaries alike. He forms an unexpected bond with a young shrine maiden, whose heart carries its own burdens of sorrow and determination. Together, they embark on a perilous quest to unravel the ancient mysteries of this realm and find a way for the knight to return home. But the line between hero and villain blurs in the shadowy world of dark fantasy, and the knight's anger threatens to consume him. Is his quest for vengeance against these supernatural terrors justified, or will it lead to his own damnation? Amidst the battles and bloodshed, the knight must confront the demons not only of this cursed land but also the demons that dwell within his own soul. In this Dark Fantasy Horror with a touch of romance, the nameless knight's journey is one of relentless fury, heart-wrenching choices, and a quest for identity in a world where the boundary between life and death is as thin as a wisp of smoke. Can he find his way back to his time, or will he become a legend lost to the ages, forever known as the Knight Too Angry to Die?