Shining Saga: Princess Knight (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798227692887)

According to myth the world began when the Goddess descended upon the land and with her 'light' brought life into the world. From the Humans she chose four to serve as her speakers and together they created a utopia. However, one day the Goddess disappeared leaving behind only fragments of her 'light'. The Speakers now Prophets crafted great treasures with this 'light' and used it to reshape the world. But without her guidance the world fell into darkness and disaster plunged the world into a dark age. The darkness lasted for five hundred years before it receded and the new modern age began. In this new age people search the world for fragments of the Goddess's 'light' hoping to shape the world their own way. Among the scattered fragments of 'light' exist seven pieces that shine brighter than any other. These seven sacred treasures are core to an ancient mystery and as they awaken, they shatter the very walls of the world itself. With many seeking to claim this power and four ancient evils slowly awakening the world cries out for heroes. And to those who answer the call will fight to defend the world as it stands on the edge of disaster.

In the year 1000 AD a young trainee soldier named Lukas returns home from studying in a foreign land. Arriving home and after visiting family makes it his goal to reach the capital to enjoy the founder's festival. Along the way he encounters an odd girl being hunted by odd men in strange uniforms. Saving her the two end up traveling together towards the capital. This girl, in fact the first princess and heir to the country's throne hides her identity and travels with Jean. Having discovered a secret plan to sell out her country she rushes to her grandmother's side to save the country and prevent potential war. All the while odd forces work in the background to envelop the country in war for the sake of their ideals.