"I saw the gates of heaven wide open before me, yet I fell into hell instead." Today was the most important day in all the thirty years of Maxim Heidemann's life, as the head of the Violet Dragon knights and a knight baptized in the Temple of Light. He was about to become engaged to Princess Alusyr, the Holy White Princess. As a noble-born, he adhered to the devout and honorable creed of a knight. “I will show mercy to the weak, and I will face strong foes with bravery.” “I will fight evil without reservation, and I will protect goodness with steadfast determination.” “I will not harm women and children, and I will assist those in need.” “I will forever be loyal to the God of Justice and be ever honest with myself.” When Heidemann kneeled before the princess, his unwavering devotion

