– [The miracle that occurred in the Great Forest… Exclusive interview with a survivor…]
– [A towering steel giant, vanquishing monstrous threats to humanity.]
– [The identity of the steel giant is none other than ‘Knight Shin’?]
– [What exactly is ‘Knight Shin’? An in-depth analysis of its true nature.]
Recently, a rumor has been spreading throughout the Richard Kingdom, causing quite a stir.
This rumor claimed that a steel giant piloted by the Empress herself had single-handedly subdued the monsters pouring out of the Great Forest.
And not just subdued them—apparently, it created craters with a single punch or exhibited wild, animalistic movements.
Frankly speaking, the rumors were so exaggerated and absurd that most citizens dismissed them outright.
After all, where in this world would you find a steel giant dozens of meters tall, let alone have a noblewoman of royal blood with any reason to pilot such a thing?
Thus, the people of the kingdom mostly shrugged off the tales of the steel giant as mere nonsense…
[But no. The rumors about the steel giant, Knight Shin, are all true.]
Surprisingly, everything changed when the King of Richard Kingdom personally confirmed the rumors as fact.
Not only that, but the royal court even released an Artifact video from the Empire showcasing Knight Shin’s heroic feats to the public.
And after watching the video, chaos erupted among the masses.
[MooOOOO-!]
The sheer sight of a giant, moving naturally like a human at several dozen meters tall, was already astonishing enough—but to top it off, it possessed enough destructive power to create craters with a single punch!
Moreover, when its eyes glowed red, it went berserk like a mindless beast. What on earth was this thing?
“My God… The Empire has truly created a terrifying weapon.”
“If we ever go to war with the Empire, there’s no way we could possibly win against such a horrifying killing machine.”
Some people looked at Knight Shin with concern over its dangers…
“But hold on, Knight Shin saved our soldiers’ lives—what’s the problem here?”
“That’s right. If Knight Shin hadn’t shown up at that moment, our soldiers might’ve died!”
Most people, however, admired how Knight Shin wasn’t used to attack the kingdom’s soldiers but rather protect them.
Even more significantly…
“Hey… Doesn’t looking at this make your heart race a little?”
“Yeah, I know what you mean. To be honest, Knight Shin is kind of cool, isn’t it?”
“I’ll admit it—the part where its eyes glow red and it goes berszerk like a mad warrior is pretty awesome.”
Ragnar… no, the masterminds behind Earth’s mech designs poured their souls into crafting Knight Shin’s appearance, which perfectly catered to the tastes of the kingdom’s men.
After all, across time, space, and dimensions, there’s always a gene deep within male DNA that makes them go wild for giant robots.
In any case, despite Knight Shin being revealed as a weapon made by the Empire, public opinion remained positive, prompting the royal court to take the next step.
That step was…
– [‘Knight Shin’ is actually a weapon from the Empire’s anime, “Knight Shin Chronicle”?]
– [What exactly is this anime currently captivating the entire Empire?]
– [Any citizen of the Empire can enjoy this free anime, “Knight Shin Chronicle”… Why can’t we, the citizens of the kingdom, enjoy such benefits?]
Through the media, it was announced that Knight Shin originated from the anime “Knight Shin Chronicle.”
Naturally, upon hearing this, the people went absolutely crazy.
“I hear that in the Empire, “Knight Shin Chronicle” is incredibly popular right now.”
“Some soldiers who’ve seen “Knight Shin Chronicle” say it’s super entertaining.”
“And they get to watch it for free?! This is outrageous—it’s so unfair!”
As soon as the citizens heard this news, they began complaining loudly, eager to watch “Knight Shin Chronicle” themselves.
With interest in Knight Shin already sky-high, the promise of free access to its anime counterpart sent everyone into a frenzy.
“Why won’t our country import “Knight Shin Chronicle” from the Empire?”
“Come on, if we keep waiting like this, I’ll be an old man before I see it!”
As voices demanding the import of “Knight Shin Chronicle” grew louder each day…
Eventually, the royal court “reluctantly” imported “Knight Shin Chronicle” from the Empire and aired it nationwide.
And…
“…!”
Just like in the Empire, “Knight Shin Chronicle” caused a massive sensation throughout the entire Richard Kingdom.
However…
““Knight Shin Chronicle” is divine! And I, having binge-watched it all the way to the latest episode, am invincible!”
““Knight Shin Chronicle.” The light of my life, the flame of my existence, my sin, my soul.”
“Yesterday, I didn’t know “Knight Shin Chronicle.” But now, I’ve been reborn as one of its devoted fans!”
While the royal court anticipated “Knight Shin Chronicle” would become popular among the citizens…
They never expected the overwhelming response, with many people reacting like fanatical zealots.
The reason was simple.
In the Richard Kingdom, manga had long been trendy, and there were plenty of avid manga enthusiasts.
However, compared to anime, manga lacked accessibility and immersion.
After all, while manga requires reading text, anime allows viewers to effortlessly follow the story without much thought.
Thus, those previously hooked on manga now fully transitioned to anime.
In this way, a rapid spread of “Knight Shin Chronicle” devotees swept through the Richard Kingdom like an epidemic.
However, where there is light, shadows inevitably form.
As the number of “Knight Shin Chronicle” fans rapidly increased in the Richard Kingdom, side effects began to appear.
These side effects were none other than…
“…How much is the merchandise featuring Saya?”
“10 gold.”
“What?! 10 gold for this tiny keychain? That’s too expensive!”
“But it’s not just any keychain. It’s a genuine masterpiece from the “Knight Shin Chronicle” festival held in the Empire recently. Plus, Saya-themed merchandise is incredibly popular, making it even rarer—you know that well enough, don’t you?”
“…!”
“So if you don’t want to buy it, that’s fine. There are plenty of others who’d gladly purchase this merchandise.”
“But… the original cost of this item was only 1 gold! Isn’t that ridiculous?!”
“Then why don’t you go to the Empire yourself and buy it directly? Though, with round-trip expenses easily costing 50 gold, I wouldn’t recommend it.”
“Kkkkrrrghhhh!”
It turned out unscrupulous merchants were taking advantage of the fact that official “Knight Shin Chronicle” merchandise had yet to be imported into the Richard Kingdom.
They bought large quantities of goods cheaply at the festival and resold them at prices inflated anywhere from several times to tenfold.
Naturally, the “Knight Shin Chronicle” fans of the kingdom seethed at these merchants’ actions, but there was nothing they could do.
Besides, how many people could resist the temptation of merchandise featuring their favorite characters right in front of them?
Just as the fans were gritting their teeth and preparing to buy the overpriced goods…
“…Hold it right there.”
A mysterious man wearing a mask appeared like a savior.
“For a keychain featuring Saya, you’re charging 10 gold? Even a rip-off has limits. You’re truly devoid of business ethics.”
Saying this, the man began laying out his own merchandise for everyone to see.
“A fork used by Eilian in the show, a keychain with Saya’s image, a mug Linnea drank coffee from, Rachel’s fountain pen used for writing documents. And for those seeking pricier items, 1:44 scale figurines of Knight Shin Units 0 through 3.”
“…”
“I’m not like those unscrupulous merchants. Therefore, I declare here and now that I will provide all these items at the original prices from the festival!”
When the man clenched his fist and proclaimed this, all the “Knight Shin Chronicle” fans couldn’t help but worship him with tears streaming down their faces.
Meanwhile, the merchants who had intended to gouge the fans had no choice but to retreat, grinding their teeth in frustration.
“Go away, losers.”
The man added a mocking comment as he watched the unscrupulous merchants leave.
Seeing this, the “Knight Shin Chronicle” fans couldn’t help but ask the mysterious man:
“Who exactly are you? And what job do you have that allows you to sell such precious merchandise at cost?”
To this question, the man replied in a very calm tone.
“…My name, you ask? My name is Kai-”
“…Kai?”
Suddenly, the man hesitated, shaking his head.
“…My name is Kaizel. Just an ordinary… fast-food worker…”
This was none other than Prince Kaizel von Richard, who had previously conversed with Ragnar.
He continued to enthusiastically promote “Knight Shin Chronicle” throughout the kingdom, carefully concealing his true identity.
He was already the epitome of a hardcore otaku.
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