KING's RAID

'He had no special past, no superhuman strength, or no exceptional intellect. In a time when many orphans streamed out into the streets for countless reasons, Clause was just another ordinary, forgettable boy at the orphanage. He couldn't even remember who named him or whether his birthday was really his birthday. Ricardo was strict yet kind. But he could never stay at the orphanage for long. So the younger kids turned to Clause, who was only a couple of years older than them, for support and affection. Though Clause himself was just a small child, he quickly became used to taking care of and protecting someone. As a boy who took on this kind of responsibility without a doubt, it was only natural that Clause wanted to become a knight that protects others. Then he met Frey and Kasel. Among all the children at the orphanage, they were the most special. Their conversations, how they looked at him, and the time they spent together—all of them turned Clause from an ordinary boy into an extraordinary young man. Clause started calling Kasel and Frey his family. When other kids tried to tease the two, Clause would always show up and take their side. There was a time when he believed that the three of them would always remain a family, even if he became a knight and even if they all grew up and left the orphanage. He who abandoned the shield that failed to protect kept on reminding himself that the pain he felt every time he raised his sword was a punishment for his failure. But he knew he couldn't just stop and beat himself up forever. His family was waiting for him. They are waiting for him to rescue them, just like he always did in their childhood days. To end the long wait, to keep his dearest promise, Clause takes another step today. Even when the darkness covers your eyes, and the night is so long that you feel as if it will never end, do not worry. Don't be scared. The morning sun will rise. And I'll be right by your side, holding your hands.