Approaching Darkness is the third episode of the third Chronicles of the Heroic Knight manga volume and the fifteenth episode overall.
Synopsis[]
As Spark comes face-to-face with Jiba, Aldonova urges Spark not to let Jiba get away with the Staff of Life, or else, because the Soul Crystal Ball fell into his possession as well, the world will be destroyed.[1] Jiba attacks Spark, but Garrack blocks Jiba's strike. Leaf summons Will-o’-wisp, the spirit of light, but Jiba counters with Shade, the spirit of darkness.[2] Shade outpowers Will-o’-wisp and the area turns dark. In the dark, Jiba slashes Leaf in the gut with his claws. Spark is afraid, but soon realizes this situation isn't that different from his previous encounters with dark elves; he just can't see them. When Jiba gets near Spark, the blood of Leaf dripping from his claw gives away his position and Spark attempts to strike him.[3] Ryna manages to grab Jiba with her whip, and Garrack follows with a slash of his axe, hitting Jiba in the side, who subsequently falls to the floor, defeated. When Shade disappears, and thus the darkness with it, the party see Leaf wounded on the floor, but Greevus is still nowhere near. Suddenly, Jiba stands up and vows to kill everyone. An angelic, winged, female appears behind him.[4]
At Roid's harbours, the Marmo are preparing to leave for Marmo.[5]
Characters appearing[]
In order of appearance.