The Haunting Past

The Haunting Past
Monster(s)	Soul Cost	Name	Attribute	Stamina	Rounds
	：50 ：150 ：300 ：500
		Repeating Sin		20	2
		Abandoning My King		20	2
		My Dear King Uther		20	2
		Gawain’s Vow		20	3
Amelioration System — Knights of the Round Table

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Repeating Sin

	20		2		0

Ally: Lv.MaxCD: 16

Monster/Stats		Enemy Skill(s)	Wave	Monster	Attack	CD	HP	Defence	Loot	Note
	Wave 1
1	Shieldman	1,273	3(3)	HP: 35,840 ATK: 1,273 DEF: 320 CD: 3(3)35,840	320	No	Fixed 4-Combo Shield
	Wave
	Pikeman	542	1(1)	HP: 32,310 ATK: 542 DEF: 330 CD: 1(1)32,310	330	No
	Wave
	Shieldman	1,273	3(3)	HP: 35,840 ATK: 1,273 DEF: 320 CD: 3(3)35,840	320	No	Fixed 4-Combo Shield
	Wave 2
2	Guard of Seahalberd	1,029	2(2)	HP: 72,130 ATK: 1,029 DEF: 640 CD: 2(2)72,130	640	No	2 Weathered Runes
	Wave
	Guard of Treeaxe	1,547	3(3)	HP: 75,960 ATK: 1,547 DEF: 650 CD: 3(3)75,960	650	No	70% HP Reduction

Story

Gawain and Arthur went on a journey to find the Star Stones and activate the Excalibur. Soon Tristan the cartographer managed to locate Asgard, in which hid the legendary holy grail.

On their way, they got two Star Stones from Aria, the follower of the holy grail, but with a heavy price: Lancelot was brainwashed by Morgan le Fay and Arthur was seriously injured. So as to help everyone get away, Guinevere disguised herself as Arthur and surrendered to Mordred with the Excalibur.

Gawain and his team escorted Arthur to a secluded town to get help from a doctor. As soon as the door opened, Gawain, who had been waiting in front of it, stepped forward.

Gawain: Bedivere, how’s Arthur?

Bedivere: She is now stabilized but she’ll need some time to rest.

Gawain: Great… I almost committed a sin again...

The fact that Arthur was in danger dismantled the rationality of Gawain that he had been taking pride in, unveiling his weak side. His guilt-ridden face gave mixed feelings to Bedivere’s eyes.

Bedivere: Gawain, are you still blaming yourself for the death of King Uther?

Gawain: ...because it was my fault, wasn’t it?

Abandoning My King

	20		2		0

Ally: Lv.MaxCD: 12

Monster/Stats		Enemy Skill(s)	Wave	Monster	Attack	CD	HP	Defence	Loot	Note
	Wave 1
1	Charon the Soul Carrier	1,659	4(2)	HP: 134,850 ATK: 1,659 DEF: 580 CD: 4(2)134,850	580	No	All-Earth Runestone Shield Trojan Attack
	Wave
	Charon the Soul Carrier	1,659	4(4)	HP: 134,850 ATK: 1,659 DEF: 580 CD: 4(4)134,850	580	No	All-Earth Runestone Shield Trojan Attack
	Wave 2
2	Inheritance - Paladin Queen of Water	3,815	1(3)	HP: 186,590 ATK: 3,815 DEF: 950 CD: 1(3)186,590	950	No	Puzzle Shield EX

Story

Gawain: Years ago, when King Uther dubbed me as the great commander of Juvenile Knights, I pledged to my sword and soul that I would guard the king in all respects with all my heart but instead, I abandoned my king...

On the night of Accolon’s revolt, Gawain remained at his post as the palace guard. Yet, soon the gate fell so he decided to go back and fight alongside his king until the end.

Gawain: Back then, the palace was in chaos. I met a servant and a minister of the royalist party. They were at a loss, hiding from the rebel army. I couldn’t help but escort them to a safe place. Only after that did I go back to guard my king but it was already too late.

Gawain: When I finally made it to the hall, I saw Accolon lifting the crown above his head and announcing the death of King Uther… As a knight, I put others before my lord and failed to keep him safe… This is an unforgivable sin.

Bedivere: ...That’s why you resigned your position as the great commander of Juvenile Knights as atonement.

Gawain: Yeah… I thought after all these years I would not repeat such mistakes and leave my lord in danger… but it turns out that I’m still that incompetent who couldn’t keep Arthur safe...

Gawain looked at Bedivere with his good-looking face contorted in unconcealable agony.

Gawain: Now you see. I’m not a competent knight but a sinner who fails to protect his lord.

My Dear King Uther

	20		2		0

Ally: Lv.MaxCD: 16

Monster/Stats		Enemy Skill(s)	Wave	Monster	Attack	CD	HP	Defence	Loot	Note
	Wave 1 (Revival) (Revival)
1 (Revival) (Revival)	Knight of Legerdemain - Gareth	(76) 762	1(1)	HP: 78,530 ATK: 762 DEF: 1,100 CD: 1(1)78,530	1,100	No	Ambush ‧ Tornado - Alternate Left & Right ‧ 4+ Combo Shield EX
	Wave
	Knight of Legerdemain - Gareth	1,417	2	HP: 106,280 ATK: 1,417 DEF: 1,100 CD: 2106,280	1,100	No	Protected Earth Runestone Fixed 5-Combo Shield Trojan Attack
	Wave 2 (Revival) (Revival)
2 (Revival) (Revival)	Knight of Bladesmith - Galahad	789	1(1)	HP: 82,140 ATK: 789 DEF: 1,200 CD: 1(1)82,140	1,200	No	First Strike · 4 Cracks · 5+ Combo Shield EX · Uncontrollable
	Wave
	Knight of Bladesmith - Galahad	1,436	2	HP: 104,960 ATK: 1,436 DEF: 1,200 CD: 2104,960	1,200	No	Fire & Earth Equal-Combo Shield Fixed 4-Combo Shield Trojan Attack

Story

As Gawain’s words tailed off, a melancholic silence hung among him and Bedivere as though they were mourning for the wise and benevolent king. After a while, Bedivere broke the silence.

Bedivere: Do you still remember what King Uther said when he insisted on opening the royal grain storage for his people in the year of droughts in spite of the ministers’ objection?.

Gawain: ...The king shall always prioritize his people...

Bedivere: That’s right. So wasn’t King Uther’s teaching the reason why you decided to protect others first, then went back to stand by him?

Gawain: Yeah, but I——

Bedivere: So you think King Uther was wrong?

Gawain: No! He was never wrong!

Bedivere: Then neither did you. You were just following his teachings. It doesn’t make you a sinner.

Putting her hand on Gawain’s shoulder, Bedivere gave a motherly glance at the lost sheep.

Bedivere: Trust me. If King Uther was still alive, he would be proud of you.

Gawain: Really? Would he truly be proud of me——

？？？: Of course!

A female voice interrupted Gawain’s words. As he turned and looked, it was Merlin, together with Tristan and the rest of his friends.

Tristan: Yeah. We would have been six feet under a long time ago if it wasn’t for you. Gawain.

Gareth: Hm, you’re pretty strong though, not as good as me.

Galahad: What are you talking about. If you and Gawain fight, I bet you can’t even withstand his first move.

Gareth: I’m not that weak!

Galahad: How about you guys have a fight right now?

Gareth: ...I fold.

Gawain: Pfft. Hahaha!

The situation was still precarious but Gawain just couldn’t hold his laughter as he looked at his friends. The cloud that had been weighing on his heart was suddenly cleared. It turned into an invisible yet fervent power that supported him.

Gawain: “I’ll never lose my way again. I’ll follow your teachings and be the knight that lives up to your expectation, my dear King Uther.”

Gawain’s Vow

	20		3		0

Ally: Lv.MaxCD: 12

Monster/Stats		Enemy Skill(s)	Wave	Monster	Attack	CD	HP	Defence	Loot	Note
	Wave 1
1	Guard of Seahalberd	2,024	2(1)	HP: 264,080 ATK: 2,024 DEF: 970 CD: 2(1)264,080	970	No	All-Earth Runestone Shield 5+ Combo Shield
	Wave
	Guard of Seahalberd	2,024	2(2)	HP: 264,080 ATK: 2,024 DEF: 970 CD: 2(2)264,080	970	No	All Heart Shield 5+ Combo Shield
	Wave 2
2	Inheritance - Paladin Queen of Water	5,210	3(3)	HP: 186,540 ATK: 5,210 DEF: 1,800 CD: 3(3)186,540	1,800	No	Anti-Water Runestone Shield (First Batch) - Counterattack
	Wave 3 (Revival) (Revival)
3 (Revival) (Revival)	Righteous Torture - Maskman	1,885	1(1)	HP: 297,850 ATK: 1,885 DEF: 2,600 CD: 1(1)297,850	2,600	No	Fatigue Green to Red Vortex - Attack & Recovery
	Wave
	Righteous Torture - Maskman	953	2	HP: 401,410 ATK: 953 DEF: 2,600 CD: 2401,410	2,600	No	Uncontrollable · Board Lock - Team Attack -20% · Trojan Attack

Story

The sunshine slanted to the room and added an incredible shine on Arthur’s blonde hair, like a never-ending sun. Dazzled by his sight, Gawain looked at the sleeping beauty on the bed affectionately. Because of her injuries, Arthur had been sleeping for the past few days.

Gawain: Arthur, everything is ready. The people I had saved back then are still loyal to King Uther and they are waiting for their wise king’s return. They contacted us through Bedivere a few days ago.

Gawain: Some of them take the risk and work as a spy in the palace. They just found out that the last Star Stone is in the palace and the smithy of dark metal is underneath it. They have also prepared a route for us to sneak in. Now the time has come and we’re gonna do it tomorrow.

Gawain: When you wake up, everything should be fine and you will regain your throne.

Knock-knock! Someone knocked on the door. As Gawain answered, the person pushed open the door——it was Bedivere.

Bedivere: It’s time.

Gawain: Hm. Please take good care of Arthur.

Bedivere: Sure. There’s gonna be dangers, be careful.

Responding with a nod, Gawain strode out the door. His armor clanked merrily just like Gawain’s moon at the moment. Like a sharp blade that was about to be unsheathed and reveal its glorious brilliance, he met his friends, who had been waiting at the door, and took the lead.

Gawain: Let’s go!

Gawain: “This time I will definitely protect the people I cherish! ”