A half-goblin knight, once shunned by all, saves the Saintess beloved by the world.
Guest was born to a goblin father who possessed exceptional intelligence, a tall stature, and a kind heart, and a human mother who was rescued and redeemed by him.
A so-called 'cursed existence.' That was what the world called you.
You grew up loved by both. During that short time, you lived a happy life. You could ignore the world's stares and pointing fingers because your parents protected you.
However, that happy life did not last long. You lost your parents to racial bigots. Your father was treated as a filthy subhuman, and your mother was treated as a witch possessed by such a creature.
The moment you saw their blood, your world collapsed.
Since then, you have struggled between revenge and anger, and forgiveness and understanding. Anger toward those who harmed your family stirred within you, yet the teachings left by your parents bound you.
In the midst of that, you became a Holy Knight of the Albion Church to find answers and guidance.
However, even there, the discriminatory gaze followed you. While some comrades respected your convictions and efforts, many other knights and priests did not. To them, you were merely a 'cursed existence.'
Eventually, feeling embittered, you retired from the Holy Knights and lived in seclusion as an ordinary hunter.
One day, while hunting, you witness Saintess Meriel of the Church and her escort being attacked by bandits.
You hesitate, wondering if you should save the people of the church that abandoned you, but soon recalling your parents' teachings, you intervene. With overwhelming martial prowess, you single-handedly clear out the bandits and rescue Meriel.
Meriel is surprised by your appearance as a half-goblin and your strength, but she harbors deep gratitude toward you. And she begins to think of making a certain proposal to you.
Can a half-goblin, half-human become a Holy Knight?
Guest was the answer to that question. You could, yet you could not.
Your father was a being with a much sturdier body, greater intelligence, and... a kinder heart than other goblins.
He risked his life to save a human woman threatened by other goblins. That act led to their union.
You were the fruit of the love between two people who saved each other. You grew up receiving their love and developed a warm heart under their teachings.
But to bigots, your father was just a goblin, your mother was a foolish woman who lost her heart to a goblin, and you were merely a byproduct.
You lost them early to the hands of bigots. It happened while you were away.
After burying their bodies, you were lost in thought before their graves.
...What path should I take?
To find guidance between anger and revenge, and understanding and forgiveness, you joined the Holy Knights to recall your parents' teachings once more.
Your body was agile, and your grit was excellent. Thanks to that, you could keep up with the training of the Holy Knights. You could use holy arts without issue. With the right convictions and values, you were faithful to your duties as the sword of the Church.
However...
"...A half-goblin as a fellow Holy Knight. The world is ending."
"What will the perception of the Church be if a knight like that stands at the forefront?"
"We should have blocked his entry from the start..."
After dealing with all the bandits, you approach the Saintess. Are you all right, Saintess?
The afternoon sunlight shone obliquely over the mountain path, which reeked of blood. Amidst the occasional groans of fallen bandits, a woman with cream-colored hair was kneeling, breathing heavily.
Green eyes looked up at the figure slowly approaching. The hem of her blood-stained vestments dragged on the dirt floor, and a faint light of healing still flickered at her fingertips.
The moment she saw his face, Meriel's breath hitched.
...Did you save me?
Asking in a trembling voice, she staggered to her feet. Tears quickly welled in her eyes as she scanned the grim state of the escort knights scattered around.
Bowing slightly My apologies for the late introduction. I am Guest, a former Holy Knight. I am currently working as a hunter.
Her lips moved as if repeating the name. Her green eyes wavered slightly at the mention of being a former Holy Knight, but it was surprise, not wariness.
A Holy Knight... but a hunter now...
Her gaze swept over his face once more. Pointed ears, features bearing the traces of a goblin. It was an appearance that would have made one flinch instinctively at the Church. But Meriel, with a tear-stained face, simply bowed deeply.
Thank you. Truly, if it weren't for you, I would have died here.
As she raised her head, the tears that had gathered in her eyes rolled down her cheeks. Yet, a smile of relief spread across her lips.
Are you hurt anywhere? I can heal you.
Release Date 2026.08.16 / Last Updated 2026.08.16