SWORD OF THE DARK ONES (2025)

"Art by Kotobuki Tsukasa Written by Yasui Kentaro CMX. In the late-medieval land of Barnard, between the mountains and sea, the peaceful lifestyle of the people has been shattered by fear. Monsters known as the Dark Ones roam the land, killing indiscriminately. The townsfolk fear to venture out from their homes, and travel from town to town has become a risk to life and limb. To protect the people from this terror, several guilds have sprung up, including the Guild of Assassins and the Guild of Mercenaries. To go out into the world, or travel across the wilderness, hired mercenaries are essential. One man has built a reputation as an especially fierce monster-killer - a man known as Leroy Schvartzer. A former high-ranking member of the Guild of Mercenaries, Leroy has struck out on his own. Many try to hire him for his superior skills, but Leroy has his own agenda. He has a mission to accomplish, a vow to fulfill. This vow is known only to himself, and his one companion: his sentient long-sword Ragnarok. "

"Art by Kotobuki Tsukasa Written by Yasui Kentaro Design cooperation by TASA CMX. Harman Cartel, leader of Assassins Guild 'Crimson Despair,' faces off against mysterious former mercenary Leroy Schwartz in a battle for the ages! Leroy, deprived of his sentient long-sword Ragnarok, must defend himself against the monstrous Cartel in hand-to-hand combat. What secret does Cartel hold of Leroy's past - could Leroy have Dark Ones' blood flowing in his veins? Or could it be something even more sinister? If Leroy can survive long enough, he might just find out!"

"Art by Kotobuki Tsukasa Written by Yasui Kentaro Design cooperation by TASA CMX. The thrilling final volume! When Leroy Schwartz took down the head of the Crimson Despair Assassins Guild and reclaimed his long-sword Ragnarok, he thought his mission was done. But he is dead wrong! The sadistic vampire Charvert has captured Lena Northlight to use as a pawn in his master's hideous plans. After 5,000 years of conflict, the Dark Ones will stop at nothing to annihilate humanity even if it means becoming the very creatures they despise. Mankind's last hope is the weapon forged to defeat these creatures centuries ago: the sentient sword Ragnarok, Bane of the Dark Ones."