When the Demon Hordes threaten the kingdom of Dusis, the Dragon Lord and his tribe must use the magical dragon swords to protect their peace and prosperity.
A young woman begins a new life as a dragon master for a handsome earl in this tale of high fantasy romance. Melissa is a maid-in-training at the royal castle, where her greatest joy is caring for the majestic steeds of the royal Dragon Knights. Her coming-of-age ceremony is fast approaching, and with it comes the need to decide what path her future will take. Melissa shares a special bond of friendship with Commander Hubert, the handsome knight who rides the mightiest of dragons, but their relationship is about to get complicated. Newly returned from a dangerous mission, Hubert makes a shocking request: Would Melissa pretend to be his lover, and move to his country estate, where wild dragons roam?
With the Yokai forces amassing to attack the castle, an air of tension has fallen over the court. th is itching for Bierrez to show his face again, Thatz salivates for treasure and food, and Rune loses himself in a world of self-contemplation, trying to regain the elfin healing powers he lost upon joining the Dragon Tribe. But no matter how disparate their concerns, they must band together with the Dragon Lord Lykouleon and the other Dragon Officers to face Nadil's army. However, Zoma goes missing, Rath may be dying, and the heroes are beginning to show signs of doubt about their chances against a formidable foe.
The first Berserk novel, conceived by series creator Kentaro Miura and written by Makoto Fukami, novelist and screenwriter for the Berserk anime, Psycho-Pass and Resident Evil: Vendetta. The Flame Dragon Knight also presents ten full-page illustrations by Kentaro Miura. The Flame Dragon Knight traces the rise of the warhammer-wielding warrior Grunbeld from humble beginnings to become the all-powerful Apostle who will one day face Guts in mortal combat! Featuring all the grisly supernatural action and sinister courtly intrigue Berserk readers have come to expect. FOR MATURE READERS.
Cesia vows to find Rath's spirit a real body to inhabit and transports her and the Knights to the western continent of Dusis, where Gil goes to Dragon Castle to discover the truth of his memories.