The Makai priests and knights are also targeted by the royal army during a witch hunt by the king's advisor, despite the fact that these two organizations have a duty to defend the populace. One of the priestesses gives birth to Leon Lewis, who is already destined to be burned alive at the stake. The infant is saved by his Makai knight father and never gets to know his mother. Leon develops into a Golden Knight ancestor and ultimately receives their Golden Armor. Prince Alfonso and his mother are expelled from the nation as the royal advisor seizes control of the situation by taking advantage of his majesty's declining health. The latter is now looking for the fabled Golden Knight in an effort to employ him to take back his country.
