History NightmareFuel / LordMarksmanAndVanadis

* Meanwhile, Kureys see Brune's chaos as yet another opportunity in invading Brune once again for the ''third time''. Keep in mind the only reason why he cancelled his supposed second invasion against Brune is because of Tigre's disappearance in Asvarre Seas.
* Tina's suggestion in repelling against Sachstein Army is anything but noble. Yes, she of all people is ordered by King Viktor to help Tigre in defending Brune from the invading Sachstein Army, but that doesn't mean she ''really'' helping Tigre in fending off the enemies.
** Her presence isn't welcomed by Elen and Lim, as the former suspects her had her agenda with Tigre.

*** [[spoiler:Fine's betrayal onto Liza and attacks her is this. The reason? Well, it is due to Liza's recent rekindled relationship with Elen that led to their distrust. That's right, the new Vanadis]]

* [[spoiler: Of all the chaos that plaguing Zchted, Tir Na Fal's descent comes down as the worst considering Ganelon is the one who performing a ritual for this summoning, with Tigre and the Black Bow as his last "instruments". Just look at the color of the sky! It is freakin' purple and you don't see that everyday!]]

* Meanwhile, Kureys see Brune's chaos as yet another opportunity in invading Brune once again for the ''third time''. Keep in mind the only reason why he cancelled his supposed second invasion against
* Tina's suggestion in repelling against Sachstein Army is anything but noble. Yes, she of all people is ordered by King Viktor to help Tigre in defending Brune from the invading Sachstein
** Her vile suggestion is displayed in a meeting even before the Battle of Prowirl. In order to successfully subjugate the remaining units of Sachstein Army, Tina suggests to cripple their supplies by poisoning the nearby river, which unfortunately also affecting the villagers who depend these waters for their living. Needless to say, everyone is mortified to hear this plot to the point even Mashas begin to question her agenda. Tina's response? ''She doesn't care''! Fortunately, this plot is quickly abandoned and replaced with Tigre's fire plot instead.

** Alsace is under fire by the invading Zion Army when they loot, destroy and even outright kill those who trying to escape. Luckily for the citizens however, most of them (especially the healthy ones) were already evacuated to nearby wilderness and/or villages long before Zion Army's arrival while the rest sought refuge inside the local shrine, something not even Thenardier dare to touch. That however doesn't even stop Zion's attack though as he find it ''boring'' and decides [[AllYourBaseAreBelongToUs to pay Vorn Manor a "visit" before burning it down]].

* The Battle of Montauban shows us a grizzly effect when two infamous forces are fighting against each other, and whoever wins ''everybody suffers''. The battle itself is one-sided CurbStompBattle for Thenardier Army against the helpless Ganelon Army thanks to the former's five dragons, and the latter's remnant soldier are either slaughtered or had to flee somewhere. Even worse is the reason behind Ganelon Army's defeat is because the commanders themselves have already fled by the time this battle took place, leaving these poor soldiers to fend off themselves without a leader. But that is not even the worst part....

*** Speaking of which, Elen ''jumps'' onto Mila--who is so stunned about how ineffective her powers against the dragons with the chains--while protecting her from the Fire Dragon's fire! The result? She got '''burned at the back''' for the rescue! Mila is so mortified by this that she drags Elen out from the battlefield and heals her!

** The manga version take a more sympathetic turn where the the young Thenardier was once a bully target by ''even his own brothers''.

** [[spoiler: If you think the rouge Marquis is bad enough, how about his men who wish to get their hands on her for killing their comrades? Why are they refrained to do such thing? Well it turns out that Greast warned them that he will execute anyone besides him and the little girl who get even close to Elen's barrack! And she had to endure her nightmarish 10 days of torture until [[BigDamnHeroes Tigre and Mila arrive to the scene]]! Hadn't Tigre and Mila arrive just in time to free her, Elen's [[FateWorseThanDeath fate could much]], ''[[FateWorseThanDeath much]]'' [[FateWorseThanDeath worse than death]].]]

*** [[spoiler:Fine's betrayal onto Liza and attacks her is this. The reason? Well, it is due to Liza's recent rekindled relationship with Elen that led to their distrust. That's right]]
*** [[spoiler:The bigger shocker is that Ruslan of all people is acting as a cahoot for Tina and Fine, making him as . Whatever ails the current king, he is too oblivious to realize .]]

** What's worse is the idea of attacking Alsace isn't just Thenardier. Apparently, Ganelon also thought the same idea and deployed his own army for the said location. OK, having one tyrannical Duke's son to attack one village is already bad enough, but to see another tyrant attempt on attacking Alsace is outright horrific, makes you wonder if Tigre's hometown will turn into dust if Ganelon Army joins the fray! The only reason why Ganelon Army leave Alsace alone is because of Mashas's intervention right before they even reach to their destination. Even Thenardier--during his final confrontation against Tigre--lampshades that even if his army wouldn't attack Alsace, Ganelon will attack it sooner or later and the effect could be much, ''much'' worst than his son's.

** While the heroes are celebrating their win, the remnants

** Speaking of Greast's torment devices, most of them are used for two purposes: punishment for those who failed Ganelon's expectation or just for his sadistic entertainment, which the latter is more awful than the former. We have the one drowns people while standing, one that leave them stung by swarms of bees in a room until they die, and the one that burns him alive while wearing a set of hot armor. Whoever get himself or herself caught up into one of these devices surely not going to leave the torture alive or unscathed to tell the horrors...

* Titta when she is possessed by Tir Na Fal will send you some chills! As Tigre asks Goddess some questions, that said Goddess uses Titta as her medium to communicate with Tigre, thus Titta's personality has becoming...not normal. Yes, the possessed Titta is exactly opposite from the normal Titta who we know as a meek girl rather than a vulgar counterpart.
** Freeing Titta from the Goddess's possession isn't exactly like a walk in a park either. How? You see, Tir Na Fal is ''testing'' Tigre if he is worthy enough to yield the Black Bow's power. So to prove his worth, he must shoot his arrow at his possessed maid. The catch? Not even the Goddess herself can guarantee Titta's survival. If you put yourself into Tigre's shoes, you'll be worry too because not only you need to save Titta, but you also have to concern about the Silver Meteor Army's near annihilation as well. Thankfully, the arrow shot only strips Titta, not kill her.

** Even before his death, Roland's decision in returning to Nice itself is shocking. In spite Tigre's and Mashas's warning that returning to the capital may not be a good idea now, considering the latter had experienced ''near assassination'', Roland insists on returning to Nice as his rectification for Brune's injustice. Sure its an honorable thing to do, but keep in mind that in this chaotic time, not everyone in Brune has as much honor and justice as Roland did, so returning Nice is basically a suicide!

** Kashim's methods in [[KickTheDog provoking the Silver Meteor Army]] by ordering his first ten male prisoners to [[OffWithHisHead be beheaded]], which he did, and [[WouldHitAGirl the women are next in line]] if they refuse to come out. Needless to say, Brune's side of the Silver Meteor Army ain't going to sit down and going directly to confront Kashim and his soldiers directly until Ryurik leads the Zhcted side as reinforcements to squash the invaders. Fortunately, karma does eventually catch up to Kashim big time when he is [[BoomHeadshot shot]] [[KarmicDeath dead]] by Tigre.

* The Battle of Montauban shows us a grizzly effect when the two infamous forces are fighting against each other, and whoever wins ''everybody suffers'''. The battle itself is one-sided CurbStompBattle for Thenardier Army against the helpless Ganelon Army thanks to the former's five dragons, and the latter's remnant soldier are either slaughtered or had to flee somewhere. What worse is the reason behind Ganelon Army's defeat is because the commanders themselves have already fled by the time this battle took place, leaving these poor soldiers to fend off themselves without a leader. But that is not even the worst part....

* Even when the Battle of Vincennes features a cool battle especially the war maidens who actually fight five dragons, it certainly not without any tension.

** [[spoiler:The kicker is that Fine ''knows'' both Elen and Lim will never forgive her for killing Vissarion and yet she pushes [[BerserkButton her former friend's buttons]] for mentioning Vissarion and his dream anyways simply because her impulse has gotten the best of her. One would've wonder if her earlier provocation is either intentional or by accident.]]
* [[spoiler: The passing of King Viktor and Ilda's questionable death marks Zhcted's darkest days in the kingdom's history, which means this is possible Tina's best time to manipulate the events into her favor for the throne, even if it means manipulating Ruslan along the way. Unless the heroes do something about it immediately, her ambition cannot be stopped...]]
** [[spoiler: Everything begins with Tina enlisting the help from Fine and Liza in crushing the "rebels" (read: Sofy and Elen) who "stood against" Ruslan's reign. Keep in mind that this is actually Tina's agenda in getting rid of her would-be rivals who stop her from getting what she wants. Sure, the assassination plot is foiled thanks to Tigre and Ruslan, saving Sofy and Liza in the progress, but surprisingly it is all part of Tina's plan and it only get worse from here...]]
* [[spoiler: We then explore Tigre's nightmare about the world Demon yearned to change. Lets see, purple field, red sky, green sea, and a lot of demons lurking almost everywhere on the land. What is scarier is Tigre's horrific discovery upon one shattered weapon that assumed to be Arifar and, get ready for this, '''tombstones, dead corpses and broken weapons are everywhere'''! Worst yet, '''one of them has Elen's name on it'''! Yes, folks, this is exactly what Tir Na Fal warned Tigre about the demon's twisted plot and this nightmare ''will'' happen if Ganelon have his way! What delaying our heroes? Zhcted's first yet deadly civil war finally breaks out after Tina's and Fine's escape! Not helping matter is the army of Muozinel (read: the leader is not Kureys) is now using this chaos as an opportunity to invade Zhcted! Whether this from rouge war maidens, rebellious nobles or even outside invaders, it seems Viktor's nightmare about the dooming kingdom coming true, too true...]]

** What's worse is not only Thenardier is planning to attack Alsace. Apparently, Ganelon also thought the same idea and deployed his own army to do the same. OK, having one tyrannical Duke's son to attack one village is already bad enough, but to see another tyrannical trying to attack Alsace is outright horrific, makes you wonder that Tigre's hometown will be done for if Ganelon Army is added into the mix! The only reason why Ganelon Army was unable to even arrive to Alsace was because of Mashas's intervention right before they even reach to their destination. Even Thenardier--during his final confrontation against Tigre--lampshades that even if his army wouldn't attack Alsace, Ganelon will attack it sooner or later and the effect could be much, ''much'' worst than his son's.

* The Battle of Vincennes

** The manga takes [[UptoEleven even more scarier approach]] where the motivation of Tigre's blood-lust are caused by numerous flashback images of some characters from previous chapters that appears in Tigre's memories, usually sorrow and anger: Titta's near rape experience Zion? Greast? Roland? Unnamed Agnes little girl he saved? Kureys? Steid? even a dying Bertrand? As well as Tir Na Fal's temptation in offering him the Black Bow's true power? All of these enough to tick Tigre off to raise his blood-lust.

* Sofy's position as Eliot and his Pirate Army's prisoner probably give you an idea what if a War Maiden is in trouble. She is chained and locked in a prison, her Zaht is nowhere to be found, and she almost left vulnerable against her would be rapists in the ship. And her confrontation with Eliot ain't fare any better. You see, the only reason why Eliot saves Sofy by killing ''even his own men'' is to impress the lady, which she obviously not, and trying to make sure the "shipment" is safe until he meeting with Muozinel merchant for the supplies he need in order to defeat his enemy. In short, '''a war maiden is about to be sold as slave''!

** [[spoiler: Everything begins with Tina enlisting Fine and Liza to help her crushing the "rebels" (read Sofy and Elen) who "stood against" Ruslan's reign. Keep in mind that this is actually Tina's agenda in getting rid of her would-be rivals who stop her from getting what she wants. Sure, the assassination plot is foiled thanks to Tigre and Ruslan, saving Sofy and Liza in the progress, but surprisingly it is all part of Tina's plan and it only get worse from here...]]
* [[spoiler: We then explore Tigre's nightmare about the world Demon yearned to change. Lets see, purple field, red sky, green sea, and a lot of demons lurking almost everywhere on the land. What is scarier is Tigre's horrific discovery upon one shattered weapon that assumed to be Arifar and, get ready for this, '''tombstones, dead corpses and broken weapons are everywhere'''! Worst yet, '''one of them has Elen's name on it'''! Yes, folks, this is exactly what Tir Na Fal warned Tigre about the demon's twisted plot and this nightmare ''will'' happen if Ganelon succeeds! What delaying our heroes? Zhcted's first yet deadly civil war finally breaks out after Tina's and Fine's escape! Not helping matter is the army of Muozinel (read: the leader is not Kureys) is now using this chaos as an opportunity to invade Zhcted! Whether this from rouge war maidens, rebellious nobles or even outside invaders, it seems Viktor's nightmare about the dooming kingdom coming true, too true...]]
* [[spoiler: Of all the chaos that plaguing Zchted, Tir Na Fal's descent comes down as the worst considering Ganelon is the one who performing a ritual for this summoning, with Tigre and the Black Bow as his last "instrument". Just look at the color of the sky! It is freakin' purple and you don't see that everyday!]]

** What's worse is not only Thenardier is planning to attack Alsace. Apparently, Ganelon also thought the same thing by deploying his own army to the same place. OK, having one tyrannical Duke's son to attack one village is already bad enough, but to see another tyrannical trying to attack Alsace is outright horrific, makes you wonder that Tigre's hometown will be done for if Ganelon Army is added into the mix! The only reason why Ganelon Army was unable to even arrive to Alsace was because of Mashas's intervention right before they even reach to their destination. Even Thenardier--during his final confrontation against Tigre--lampshades that even if his army wouldn't attack Alsace, Ganelon could be the one to attack it and the effect might be even much, ''much'' worst than his son.

** Zion's reason in attacking Alsace is this, whether its from his father's order or his personal grudge against Tigre. When confronted by Tigre regarding the incident of Alsace as his retort against the former's accusation for "betraying" Brune for Zhcted, he claims that ''peasants who are beneath him are merely plants that can be cut down anytime he wants''. This attitude itself indicating the depth of House Thenardier's cruelty goes so far that even Elen -- an outsider from Zhcted no less -- loathes him as a SoreLoser.
* The assassination attempt from the Seven Chain Assassins [[note]]Also known as the Serrash.[[/note]] to the groups of heroes. Regardless which adaptation's timeline [[note]]Unlike the Light Novel or Manga, the Anime adaptation set this incident happens ''before'' the heroes reach to Rodrick instead of after.[[/note]] you follow, the location of the incident take place is the same: a small shortcut route that is located in the forest between Rodrick and Leitmeritz. The group of heroes seemly doing fine until Lim is poisoned by one of the assassins's snake. Elen is [[OhCrap shocked in horror]] to see her friend's dire position, and Tigre had to suck out the poison from her right breast (no really, but for good reasons). When that happens, the assassins attempt in retaluate only to be slauthered by Mila's Cielo Zam Kafa that exterminate everybody but one who has already slips away without anyone notice. Not helping matters is Mila [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech denouncing Elen about her worthiness as a war maiden for even worrying about Lim's condition]] while ignoring Tigre's gratitude and leaving the scene. Wow.
** Remember the last assassin who has escaped from Mila's devastating attack? He is back and he blends himself into a crowd of Leitmeritz Army's soldiers during the Siege of Tatra, and none of them are any wiser. That's right, not even Mila is aware an unexpected "guest" from the enemy ranks! Not to mention he attempts to take the two war maidens out before being assassinated by Tigre who [[BigDamnHeroes makes it just in time]] before the two meet their untimely demise.
* Roland, the no-nonsense leader of the Navarre Knights and Brune's bravest hero who pledged his loyalty to his home kingdom. Just because this guy values justice and honor doesn't mean he plays nice and he certainly won't hesitate in cutting down his enemies, especially those who threaten Brune's safety. Not to mention his elite brigade is renowned as ''the'' strongest army of Brune and they answer only to their king without any question.

** Not even Zhcted's best war maidens are capable enough to beat Roland. Besides from being viewed as yet another invaders threatening Brune, the very fact of the Durandal's properties that ''nullifying magic powers'' make him ''extremely'' dangerous for the female warriors. Elen initially almost learns Roland's prowess the hard way when Arifar's winds didn't work against him and she had to struggle during their duel before Tigre's rescue. Hell, he even easily shattering Sofy's hardest light shield-one that repels the ''entire Navarre Knights'', mind you-like glass and forcing her to retreat after their first duel! You think a teamwork from both Elen and Sofy should be able to defeat Roland, right? The good news is, their combination powers did inflicting him some damage, but the bad news is not even ''that'' can put him down! How do you suppose to beat this guy when even the war maidens can't?

** [[spoiler: Everything begins with Tina enlisting Fine and Liza to help her crushing the "rebels" (read Sofy and Elen) who "stood against" Ruslan's reign. Keep in mind that this is actually Tina's plot in getting rid of her would-be rivals who stop her from getting what she wants. Sure, the assassination plot is foiled thanks to Tigre and Ruslan, saving Sofy and Liza in the progress, but surprisingly it is all part of Tina's plan and it only get worse from here...]]
* [[spoiler: We then explore Tigre's nightmare about the world Demon yearned to change. Lets see, purple field, red sky, green sea, and a lot of demons lurking almost everywhere on the land. What is scarier is Tigre is horrified to discover one shattered and weapon that assumed to be Arifar and, get ready for this, '''tombstones, dead corpses and broken weapons are everywhere'''! Worst yet, '''one of them has Elen's name on it'''! Yes, folks, this is exactly what Tir Na Fal warned Tigre about the demon's twisted plot and this nightmare ''will be'' happen if Ganelon succeeds! What delaying our heroes? Zhcted's first yet deadly civil war finally breaks out after Tina's and Fine's escape! Not helping matter is the army of Muozinel (read: the leader is not Kureys) is now using this chaos as an opportunity to invade Zhcted! Whether this from rouge war maidens, rebellious nobles or even outside invaders, it seems Viktor's nightmare about the dooming kingdom coming true...]]

** We get to see how dreadful King Faron has become since Regin's supposed "death" at Dinant Plains. According to Badouin, who let Mashas in out of their friendship, the king's condition was so bad that he becoming skinnier, aged quicker, and not to mentioned mind broken to the point he's playing ''wooden block''.

** We get to see how dreadful King Faron has become since Regin's supposed "death" at Dinant Plains. According to Badouin, who let Mashas in out of their friendship, the king's condition was so bad that he becoming skinnier, aged quicker, and not to mentioned mind broken to the point he's playing ''wooden block''. Not helping matters is that even the Prime Minister can't do anything about the revoking accusing Tigre as the "traitor", can't do anything about
** Bad things continues to happen when Mashas is surrounded by the assassins. Right at the open. Whoever sent these assassins surely wanting Mashas dead, which also leaving Tigre without his reliable mentor and ally. Thankful enough, Sofy--who just arrived to Nice under King Viktor's orders by the way, though failed because King Faron was sick--just came by and rescued Mashas from the assassins.
* Two part of Battle of Orange which featuring the gruesome battle between the Silver Meteor Army and the Navarre Knights.

** The second battle isn't exactly a right start for the Silver Meteor Army either. You'd think with Sofy and Mashas around things would've been better, right? Well, problem is the Navarre Knights has executing an effective plan that wiping out the first Silver Meteor Army's cavalry army, and from there on more soldiers will die while enduring the enemy's relentless attacks. And that is before Roland being lured out from the battlefield by the way! Granted, the Silver Meteor Army did eventually turn the tide by suing Hughes' suggested mud trap and after Roland's surrender, breaking the Navarre Knight's long unbroken winning streak, it still require some sacrifices in order to make the plan worked....

* Titta when she is possessed by Tir Na Fal will giving you an idea of what if will give you some chills! As Tigre is asking the Goddess some questions, that said Goddess uses Titta as her medium to communicate with Tigre, thus Titta's personality has becoming...not normal. Yes, the possessed Titta is exactly opposite from the normal Titta who we know as a meek girl rather than a vulgar counterpart.
** Freeing Titta from the Goddess's possession isn't exactly like a walk in a park either. How? You see, Tir Na Fal is ''testing'' Tigre if he is worthy enough to yield the Black Bow's power. So have him to shoot his arrow at the possessed your maid. The catch? The Goddess can't guarantee Titta's survival. If you put yourself into Tigre's shoes, you'll be worry too because not only you need to save Titta, but you also have to concern about the Silver Meteor Army's near annihilation as well. Thankfully, the arrow shot only strips Titta, not kill her.

* The Battle of Montauban and its effects towards Lutetia are horrific to watch, from both Thenardier and ''even'' Ganelon. The battle itself is one-sided CurbStompBattle for Thenardier Army against the helpless Ganelon Army thanks to the former's five dragons, and the latter's remnant soldier are either slaughtered or had to flee somewhere. What worse is the reason behind Ganelon Army's defeat is because the commanders themselves have already fled by the time this battle took place, leaving these poor soldiers to fend off themselves without a leader. But that is not even the worst part....
** How about the burning of [[spoiler: Lutetia's capital Artishem]]. In order to escape from Brune via faking his "death", Ganelon pretending to become "crazy" by literary ''burning his own capital city''! ''With poor peoples who considered the place home''! In fact, situation in Artishem is so bad that it opting the Silver Meteor Army to hasten their journey for Lutetia immediately even though they will be fighting against Thenardier Army at Vincennes Plains along the way.

* [[spoiler: Of all the chaos that plaguing Zchted, Tir Na Fal's descent comes down as the worst considering Ganelon is the one who performing a ritual for the summoning , with Tigre and the Black Bow as the centerpiece. Just look at the color of the sky! It is freakin' purple and there are demons starting to roaming anywhere!]]

* [[spoiler: We then explore Tigre's nightmare about the world Demon yearned to change. Lets see, purple field, red sky, green sea, and a lot of demons lurking almost everywhere on the land. What is scarier is Tigre is horrified to discover one shattered and weapon that assumed to be Arifar and, get ready for this, '''tombstones, dead corpses and broken weapons are everywhere'''! Worst yet, '''one of them has Elen's name on it'''! Yes, folks, this is exactly what Tir Na Fal warned Tigre about the demon's twisted plot and this nightmare ''will be'' be happening if Ganelon succeeds! What delaying our heroes? Civil war is finally breaks out after Tina and Fine have escaped! Not helping matter is the army of Muozinel (read: the leader is not Kureys this time) is now using this chaos as an opportunity to invade Zhcted! Whether this from rouge war maidens, rebellious nobles or even outside invaders, ]]

* Roland, the leader of the Navarre Knights and Brune's bravest hero who pledged his loyalty to his home kingdom. Just because this guy values justice and honor doesn't mean he plays nice, especially towards the enemies that threaten Brune's safety. Not to mention his elite brigade is famous for being ''the'' strongest army of Brune and they answer only to their king without any question.

* Marquis Charon Anquetil Greast. How do you even describe this guy? A [[TheDragon loyal follower]] of Duke Ganelon? Check. Having a creepy obsession towards Elen over her victory at Dinant Plains? Check. Mocking Tigre while pressuring Elen to join him instead? Check. Nearly encouraging, no, more like ''demanding'' the Silver Meteor Army to commit atrocities under his lord's name? Check. Giving Tigre an ultimatum in hastening his decision when the young Count is about to "rethink" the alliance? Check. Immediately attack the Silver Meteor Army right after the latte's rejection while ''attempting in capturing Elen''? Do we really even need to expand his villainy even more? Oh, did we forget to mention that he is also an inventor of his numerous torture devices?
** Speaking of Greast's torment devices, most of them are used for two purposes: punishment for those who failed Ganelon's expectation or just for his sadistic entertainment, which the latter is more possible for the former. We have the one drowns people while standing, one that leave them stung by swarms of bees in a room until they die, and the one that burns him alive while wearing a set of hot armor. Whoever get himself or herself caught up into one of these devices surely not going to leave the torture alive or unscathed to tell the horrors...

** The second battle isn't exactly a right start for the Silver Meteor Army either. You'd think with Sofy and Mashas around things would've been better, right? Well, problem is the Navarre Knights has executing an effective plan that wiping out the first Silver Meteor Army's cavalry army, and from there on more soldiers will die while enduring the enemy's relentless attacks. And that is before Roland being lured out from the battlefield by the way! Granted, the Silver Meteor did eventually turn the tide via Hughes' suggested mud trap and after Roland's surrender, breaking the Navarre Knight's long unbroken winning streak, it still require some sacrifices in order to make the plan worked....

* Want to know how scary Tir Na Fal can be? Maybe Titta will surely answer that for you! As Tigre is asking the Goddess some questions, that said Goddess uses Titta as her medium to communicate with Tigre, thus Titta's personality has becoming...not normal. Yes, the possessed Titta is exactly opposite from the normal Titta who we know as a meek girl rather than a vulgar counterpart. Also, because Titta is a shrine maiden, god knows

* Literally every ghost from Liza past that are created by Baba Yaga is this. Sure, they're illusions and they aren't real, and Liza herself is aware of this, but these are the things happened in Liza's life and trying to mess with her head. We have her childhood bullies who ridicules her Rainbow Eyes, then Elen, and finally a zombiefied Rodion who even demands her to avenge him. Liza is able to shake them off but with a lot of courage to actually pull herself through the situation.

** Not helping matters is the Brune army, despite the aid of the Navarre Knights, is still either powerless to stand against the invaders' might or being outwitted by the enemy's strategy, giving them yet another humiliating defeat since the Dinant Plains. Of course, the villagers and townspeople in Brune are the first to suffer Sachstein's invasion.

* [[spoiler: We then explore Tigre's nightmare about the world Demon yearned to change. Lets see, purple field, red sky, green sea, and a lot of demons lurking almost everywhere on the land. What is scarier is Tigre is horrified to discover one shattered and weapon that assumed to be Arifar and, get ready for this, '''tombstones, dead corpses and broken weapons are everywhere'''! Worst yet, '''one of them has Elen's name on it'''! Yes, folks, this is exactly what Tir Na Fal warned Tigre about the demon's twisted plot and this nightmare ''will be'' be happing if Ganelon succeeds! What delaying our heroes? Civil war is finally breaks out after Tina and Fine have escaped! Whichever the poison they take, this can't be good.....]]

* Marquis Charon Anquetil Greast. How do you even describe this guy? A [[TheDragon loyal follower]] of Duke Ganelon? Check. Having a creepy obsession towards Elen over her victory at Dinant Plains? Check. Mocking Tigre while pressuring Elen to join him instead? Check. Nearly encouraging, no, more like ''demanding'' the Silver Meteor Army to commit atrocities under his lord's name? Check. Giving Tigre an ultimatum in hastening his decision when the young Earl is about to "rethink" the alliance? Check. Immediately attack the Silver Meteor Army right after the latte's rejection while ''attempting in capturing Elen''? Do we really even need to expand his villainy even more? Oh, did we forget to mention that he is also an inventor of his numerous torture devices?

* [[spoiler: We then explore Tigre's nightmare about the world Demon yearned to change. Lets see, purple field, red sky, green sea, and a lot of demons lurking almost everywhere on the land. What is scarier is Tigre is horrified to discover one shattered and weapon that assumed to be Arifar and, get ready for this, '''tombstones, dead corpses and broken weapons are everywhere''! Worst yet, '''Elen's name is ton one of those tombstones'''! Yes, folks, this is exactly what Tir Na Fal warned Tigre about the demon's twisted plot and this nightmare ''will be'' be happing if Ganelon succeeds! What delaying our heroes? Civil war is finally breaks out after Tina and Fine have escaped! Whichever the poison they take, this can't be good.....]]

** [spoiler:What's worse is the war slaves can be anybody, ''including high-ranking officers and their families'': The three mayors, who were one of many Melisande's former allies, learn this the hard way when they seek Kureys for help in yet another attempt in removing Regin, only to be enslaved along with their family for their troubles. This also shows that Kureys, as cunning as he can be, [[EveryoneHasStandards even he can't tolerate greedy traitors]].]]

* [[spoiler: The passing of King Viktor and Ilda's questionable death marks Zhcted's darkest days in the kingdom's history, which means this is possible Tina's best time to manipulate the events into her favor for the throne, even if it means eliminating Ruslan. Unless the heroes are doing something immediately, her ambition cannot be stopped...]]
** [[spoiler: Everything begins with Tina enlisting Fine and Liza to help her crushing the "rebels" (read Sofy and even Elen) who "stood against" Ruslan's reign. Keep in mind that this is actually Tina's plot in getting rid of her would-be rivals who stop her from getting what she wants. Sure, the assassination plot is foiled thanks to Tigre and Ruslan, saving Sofy and Liza in the progress, but surprisingly it is all part of Tina's plan to escape suspicions. It is from there on, it only going to get worst from here...]]

** Not even Zhcted's best war maidens are capable enough to beat Roland. Besides from being viewed as yet another invaders who is threatening Brune, the very fact of the Durandal's properties that ''nullifying magic powers'' make him ''extremely'' dangerous for the female warriors. Elen initially almost learns Roland's prowess the hard way when Arifar's winds didn't work against him and she had to struggle during their duel before Tigre's rescue. Hell, he even outright shatters Sofy's light shield-one that repels the ''entire Navarre Knights'', mind you-like glass and forcing her to retreat after their first duel! You think a teamwork from both Elen and Sofy should be able to defeat Roland, right? The good news is, their combination powers did inflicting him some damage, but the bad news is not even ''that'' putting him down! How do you suppose to beat this guy when even the war maidens can't?

* The moment Tigre is falsely accused as "traitor" to his own kingdom under Prime Minister Pierre Badouin's declaration is the darkest day in Tigre's life. Consequently,not only his title will be revoked Alsace will be govern by one of Nice's ministers once the civil war is subsided. This means Tigre cannot go back to Alsace and his people anymore, and the worst part is ''he'' becoming a marked man by almost everybody in Brune! Sure, this is coming from Sofy's message, but Tigre is receiving the biggest shock since he is now portrayed as ''villain'' for enlisting an "enemy" from Zhcted just to defend his own territory from his fellow Brunish soldier, who happened to be a son to one of the most oppressive Duke! It is made painfully clear that injustice within Brune worsen as the civil war still ongoing...
* Speaking of ongoing civil war, the situation in Brune is so dreadful that even Nice. How dangerous is

* [[spoiler: The passing of King Viktor and Ilda's questionable death marks Zhcted's darkest days in the kingdom's history, which means this is possible Tina's best time to manipulate the events into her favor for the throne, even if it means eliminating Ruslan. Unless the heroes are doing something now, her ambition cannot be stopped...]]

* The moment Tigre is falsely accused as "traitor" to his own kingdom under Prime Minister Pierre Badouin's declaration is the darkest day in Tigre's life. Consequently,not only Tigre's tittle onsequence, not only Tigre's title will be revoked Alsace will be govern by one of Nice's ministers once the civil war is subside. This means that Tigre may don't This may comes from Sofy's message, but Tigre is the one who is shocked the most because he is now portrayed as ''villain'' for enlisting an "enemy" from Zhcted just to defend his own territory from his fellow Brunish soldier, who happened to be

** The first battle is more like a slaughter fest when Silver Meteor Army is unprepared for the brutality from Roland and his brigade against them, including their two commanders: Elen is struggling against the Black Knight because her Arifar's wind is barely even scratches him, Tigre meanwhile is severely injured from the Durandal's slash despite successfully rescues Elen, temporarily immobilizes Roland by [[spoiler: killing his horse is a '''creative way''']]. Even both Elen's and Tigre's escape have becoming a problem as the Navarre Knights literary ''throwing a rain of Javelins'' at them just to prevent their escape! Hadn't for Sofy's rescue and the arrival of Mashas and his men, the Silver Meteor Army would be done for.

* The moment Tigre is falsely accused as "traitor" to his kingdom under Prime Minister Pierre Badouin's declaration is the darkest day in Tigre's life. As per consequence, not only Tigre's title will be stripped Alsace will be govern by one of Nice's minister once the civil war is subside. This may comes from Sofy's message, but Tigre is the one who is shocked the most because he is now portrayed as ''villain'' for enlisting an "enemy" from Zhcted just to defend his own territory from his fellow Brunish

* Want to know how scary is Tir Na Fal can be? Maybe Titta will surely answer that for you! As Tigre is asking the Goddess some questions, that said Goddess uses Titta as her medium to communicate with Tigre, thus Titta's personality has becoming...not normal. Yes, the possessed Titta is exactly opposite from the normal Titta who we know as a meek girl rather than a vulgar counterpart. Also, because Titta is a shrine maiden, god knows
** And freeing Titta from the Goddess's possession isn't like a walk in a park either. How? You see, Tir Na Fal is ''testing'' Tigre if he is worthy enough to yield the Black Bow's power. So have him to shoot his arrow at the possessed your maid. The catch? The Goddess can't guarantee Titta's survival. If you put yourself into Tigre's shoes, you'll be worry too because not only you need to save Titta, but you also have to concern about the Silver Meteor Army's near annihilation as well. Thankfully, the arrow shot only strips Titta, not kill her.

** The second battle isn't exactly the right start for the Silver Meteor Army either. You'd think with Sofy and Mashas around things would've been better, right? Well, its problems is the Navarre Knights executing a plan that wiping out the first Silver Meteor Army's cavalry army, and more soldiers die in an endurance against the enemy's relentless attacks. Granted, the Silver Meteor did eventually turn the tide via Hughes' suggested mud trap and after Roland's surrender, breaking the Navarre Knight's long unbroken winning streak, it did had to sacrifice some people

** How about the burning of [[spoiler: Lutetia's capital Artishem itself?]]. In order to escape from Brune via faking his "death", Ganelon pretending to becoming "crazy" by literary ''burning his own capital city''! ''With poor peoples who considered the place home''! In fact, situation in Artishem is so bad that it opting the Silver Meteor Army to hasten their journey for Lutetia immediately even though they will be fighting against Thenardier Army at Vincennes Plains along the way.

** Not even Zhcted's best war maidens are capable enough to beat Roland. Besides from being viewed as yet another invaders who is threatening Brune, the very fact of the Durandal's properties that ''nullifying magic powers'' make him ''extremely'' dangerous for the female warriors. Elen initially almost learns Roland's prowess the hard way when Arifar's winds didn't work against him and she had to struggle during their duel before Tigre's rescue. Hell, he even outright shatters Sofy's light shield-one that repels the ''entire Navarre Knights'', mind you-like glass and forcing her to retreat after their first duel! You think a teamwork from both Elen and Sofy should be able to defeat Roland, right? The good news is, their combination powers did inflicting him some damage, but the bad news is not even ''that'' putting him down! Just how'd ya supposed to beat this guy when even the war maidens can't?
* Marquis Charon Anquetil Greast. How do you even describe this guy? A [[TheDragon loyal follower]] of Duke Ganelon? Check. Having an creepy obsession towards Elen after hearing her army's victory at Dinant Plains? Check. Mocking Tigre while pressuring Elen to join him instead? Check. Nearly encouraging, no, more like ''demanding'' the Silver Meteor Army to commit atrocities under his lord's name? Check. Giving Tigre an ultimatum in hastening his decision when the young Earl is about to "rethink" the alliance? Check. Immediately attack the Silver Meteor Army with right after the latte's rejection while ''attempting in capturing Elen''? Do we really even need to expand his villainy even more? Oh, did we forget to mention that he is also an inventor of his numerous torture devices?

** The first battle is more like a slaughter fest when Silver Meteor Army is unprepared for the brutality from Roland and his brigade against them, including their two commanders: Elen is struggling against the Black Knight because her Arifar's wind is not working against him, Tigre meanwhile is severely injured from the Durandal's slash despite successfully rescues Elen, temporarily immobilizes Roland by [[spoiler: killing his horse with a '''creative way''']]. Even both Elen's and Tigre's escape have becoming a problem as the Navarre Knights are ''throwing a rain of Javelins'' at them just to prevent their escape! Hadn't for Sofy's rescue and the arrival of Mashas and his men, the Silver Meteor Army is done for.

* The Battle of Montauban and its effects towards Lutetia are horrific to watch, from both Thenardier and ''even'' Ganelon. The battle itself is one-sided CurbStompBattle for Thenardier Army against the helpless Ganelon Army thanks to the former's five dragons, and the latter's remnant soldier are either slaughtered by Thenardier Army or had to flee somewhere. What worse is the reason behind Ganelon Army's defeat is because the commanders themselves have already fled by the time this battle took place, leaving these poor soldiers to fend off themselves without a leader. But that is not even the worst part....

** Zion's reason in attacking Alsace, whether its from his father's order or his grudge against Tigre, is this. When confronted by Tigre regarding the incident of Alsace as his retort against the former's accusation for "betraying" Brune for Zhcted, he claims that ''peasants who are beneath him are merely plants that can be cut down anytime he wants''. This attitude itself indicating the depth of House Thenardier's cruelty goes so far that even Elen -- an outsider from Zhcted no less -- loathes him as a SoreLoser.

** Not even Zhcted's best war maidens are capable enough to beat Roland. Besides from being viewed as yet another invaders who is threatening Brune, the very fact of the Durandal's properties that ''nullifying magic powers'' make him ''extremely'' dangerous for the female warriors. Elen initially almost learns Roland's prowess the hard way when Arifar's winds didn't work against him and she had to struggle during their duel before Tigre's rescue. Hell, he even outright shatters Sofy's light shield-one that repels the ''entire Navarre Knights'', mind you-like glass and forcing her to retreat after their first duel! You think a teamwork from both Elen and Sofy should be able to defeat Roland, right? The good news is, their combination powers did inflicting him some damage, but the bad news is not even ''that'' putting him down! Suffice to say that
* Marquis Charon Anquetil Greast. How'd ya even describe this guy? A [[TheDragon loyal follower]] of Duke Ganelon? Check. Having an creepy obsession towards Elen after hearing her army's victory at Dinant Plains? Check. Mocking Tigre's rank while pressuring Elen to join him instead? Check. Nearly encouraging, no, more like ''demanding'' the Silver Meteor Army to commit atrocities as his lord loves it? Check Giving Tigre an ultimatum in hastening the decision when the young Earl is about to "rethink" the alliance? Check. Immediately attack the Silver Meteor Army with his own army after the former's rejection while ''attempting in capturing Elen''? Do we really even need to explain more about his villainy? Oh, and he has

** The first battle is more like a slaughter fest when Silver Meteor Army is unprepared for the brutality from Roland and his brigade against them, including their two commanders: Elen is struggling against the Black Knight because her Arifar's wind is not working against him, Tigre meanwhile is severely injured from the Durandal's slash despite successfully rescues Elen, temporarily immobilizes by killing his horse with a '''creative way'''.

** [[spoiler:Muozinel's war slaves as the whole. Unlike most slaves, these captured prisoners will be joining the battle alongside with Muozinel Army's soldiers and general and often seen marching on the front lines. Not only the slaves' wages are much lower than that of an average soldiers by comparison, but they will also be forced to sacrifice themselves as Muozinel Army's ''human shields'' just in case if situation goes sour for the army. Either way, you'd feel sorry for these poor people whose life are destined to get worsen by day once they are at the hands of death from Muozinel's cruelty.]]
*** [[spoiler:What's worse is the war slaves can be anybody, ''including high-ranking officers and their families'': The three mayors, who were one of many Melisande's former allies, learn this the hard way when they seek Kureys for help in yet another attempt in removing Regin, only to be enslaved along with their family for their troubles. This also shows that Kureys, as cunning as he can be, [[EveryoneHasStandards even he can't tolerate greedy traitors]].]]

** In the opening battle, everything seems to be fine for Tigre, Elen and others until they stumble upon Suro, the Earth Dragon that belonged to Zion Army that crushing anyone near it. Oh, aside from its hardest shell, every body parts including its eyes as hard as a diamond, as Tigre finds out.
** Zion's reason in attacking Alsace is this. When confronted by Tigre regarding the incident of Alsace as his retort against the former's accusation for "betraying" Brune for Zhcted, he claims that ''peasants who are beneath him are merely plants that can be cut down anytime he wants''. That attitude itself indicating the depth of House Thenardier's cruelty goes so far that even Elen -- an outsider from Zhcted no less -- loathes him as a SoreLoser.
* The assassination attempt from the Seven Chain Assassins [[note]]Also known as the Serrash.[[/note]] to the groups of heroes. Regardless which adaptation's timeline [[note]]Unlike the Light Novel or Manga, the Anime adaptation set this incident happens ''before'' the heroes reach to Rodrick instead of after.[[/note]] you follow, the location of the incident take place is the same: a small shortcut route that is located in the forest between Rodrick and Leitmeritz. The group of heroes seemly doing fine until Lim is poisoned by one of the assassins's snake. Elen is [[OhCrap shocked in horror]] to see her friend's dire position, and Tigre had to suck out the poison from her right breast (no really, but for good reasons). When that happens, the assassins attempt in kill them all only to be killed by Mila's Cielo Zam Kafa that exterminate everybody but one who already slips away without anyone notice. Not helping matters is Mila [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech denouncing Elen about her worthiness as a war maiden for even worrying about Lim's condition]] while ignoring Tigre's gratitude and leaving the scene. Wow.
** Remember the last assassin that escaped from Mila? He is back and he blends himself into a crowd of Leitmeritz Army's soldiers during the Siege of Tatra, and none of them are any wiser. That's right, not even Mila is aware an unexpected "guest" from the enemy ranks! Not to mention he attempts to take the two war maidens out before being assassinated by Tigre who [[BigDamnHeroes makes it just in time]] before the two meet their untimely demise.
* Roland, the leader of the Navarre Knights and Brune's bravest hero who pledged his loyalty to his home kingdom. Just because this guy values justice and honor doesn't mean he plays nice, especially towards the enemies that threaten Brune's safety. Not to mention his elite brigade is famous as ''the'' strongest army of Brune and they answer only to their king, even if that king is too sicken to govern his kingdom.

** Not even Zhcted's best war maidens are capable enough to beat Roland. Not only they are viewed just like any other invaders, the very fact of the Durandal's properties that ''nullifying magic powers'' make him ''extremely'' dangerous. Elen initially almost learns Roland's prowess the hard way when Arifar's winds didn't work against him and she had to struggle during their duel before Tigre's rescue. Hell, he even outright shattering Sofy's light shield-one that repels the ''entire Navarre Knights'', mind you-like glass and forcing her to retreat after their first duel! You think a teamwork from both Elen and Sofy should be able to defeat Roland, right? Good news, their combination powers did inflicting some injuries onto him; bad news however is not even ''that'' putting him down for a count! It seems Roland' reputation as Brune's invincible hero isn't even a joke!
* Marquis Charon Anquetil Greast. How'd ya even describe this guy? A [[TheDragon loyal follower]] of Duke Ganelon? Check. Having an creepy obsession towards Elen after hearing her army's victory at Dinant Plains? Check.

* While Tigre and co. are celebrating their victory after Brune's civil war is over, Ganelon and Greast are already heading towards Brune's northern port and seek refuge in Zhcted. [[spoiler: What's more, Tina of all people escorts them to Osterode as their asylum. Yes, you read it right, one of the war maidens from Zhcted is actually helping a villain because she has once befriend with him some years ago]].

* [[spoiler:Muozinel's [[AllYourBaseAreBelongToUs subjugation of Nemetacum]] is this when the main invasion unit manage to outfox Olmutz Army and slipping thorough Agnes and heading for the lands of Brune. The fall of House Thenardier only make the subjugation of Nemetacum much easier without resistance. The reason? The residents immediately surrendered without fighting back. Why? Because they ''know'' that they cannot win against the massive invaders and even if they try, many will die for it.]]

* Roland, the leader of the Navarre Knights and Brune's bravest hero who pledged his loyalty to his home kingdom. Just because this guy values justice and honor doesn't mean he plays nice, especially towards the enemies that threaten Brune's safety. Not to mention his elite brigade is renowned as ''the'' strongest army of Brune and they answer only to their king, even if that king is too sicken.

** Not even Zhcted's best war maidens are capable enough to beat Roland. Not only they are viewed just like any other invaders, the very fact of the Durandal's properties that ''nullifying magic powers'' make him ''extremely'' dangerous. Elen initially almost learns Roland's prowess the hard way when Arifar's winds didn't work against him and she had to struggle during their duel before Tigre's rescue. Hell, he even outright shattering Sofy's light shield-one that repels the ''entire Navarre Knights'', mind you-like glass and forcing her to retreat after their first duel! You think a teamwork from both Elen and Sofy should be able to defeat Roland, right? Good news, their combination powers did inflicting some injuries onto him; bad news however is not even ''that'' putting him down for a count! It seems Roland' reputation as Brune's invincible hero has indeed preceded himself!

* Roland, the leader of the Navarre Knights and Brune's bravest hero who pledged his loyalty to his home kingdom. Just because this guy values justice and honor doesn't mean he plays nice, especially towards the enemies that threaten Brune's safety.

** Even Zhcted's Vanadis is not safe from Roland. Not only they are viewed as just like any other invaders, his Durandal's properties in ''nullifying even their weapons' powers and properties''. Elen initially almost learns Roland's prowess the hard way when even she had to struggle in her duel against him before Tigre's rescue. Heck, he even outright shattering Sofy's light shield-the one that ''repels the Navarre Knights, mind you-like some glass and forcing her to even retreat after their first duel! You think a teamwork from both Elen and Sofy should able to defeat Roland, right? Well, not even close! In fact, he is ''still standing'' even after receiving Elen's and Sofy's two devastating Dragon Skills!
* The two part of Battle of Orange.

* Duke Thenardier's origins and upbringing explain what he is today with a violent detail. According to the backstory, his House's practice of Might makes Right was motivating Thenardier in his path of hegemony by not only increasing his knowledge and skill, but also massacring his own brother during a dispute for Nemetacum's dukedom.

*** The anime displays that by the time Tigre grasp the Black Bow's power, his eyes glows ''Crimson Amber'' of all colors while muttering his desire for more power, with an image about a destroyed castle.
*** The manga takes [[UptoEleven even more scarier approach]] where the motivation of Tigre's blood-lust are caused by numerous flashback images of some characters from previous chapters that appears in Tigre's memories, usually sorrow and anger: Titta's near rape experience Zion? Greast? Roland? Unnamed Agnes little girl he saved? Kureys? Steid? even a dying Bertrand? As well as Tir Na Fal's temptation in offering him the Black Bow's true power? All of these enough to tick Tigre off to raise his blood-lust.

* The infamy of Duke Thenardier and Duke Ganelon is this: Ganelon of Lutetia was notorious for his greed by imposing heavy taxes onto his citizens without King Faron's consent; Thenardier of Nemetacum, on the other hand, whose method is so oppressive and brutal that even his soldiers are afraid of him. In other words, they two are very, ''very'' bad people and yet Brune citizen just see this as an everyday norm. Even if there's a handful of few nobles (such as Tigre and Mashas) see the problem, they are helpless to do anything because the two are King Faron's closest relative by marriage, meaning they can [[KarmaHoudini get away from their crime so easily]]. King Faron's worsening illness and overwhelming grief over his supposed "dead" heir only further worsen Brune's affairs and paving the two Duke's paths for their power and ambition, staring with Thenardier plan in crushing Alsace after Tigre is captured as Elen's POW.

** Titta's NearRapeExperience from Zion. While she watching Alsace's near destruction, she, being the only person stayed at Vorn Manor at the time, had to confront Zion who is viciously trash talking about Tigre while chasing after her to the balcony. Titta tries to defend herself with her knife, only to be subdued by Zion and have her uniform nearly destroyed, '''with the Black Bow pinned atop of her'''. Hadn't not for Tigre's arrow shot that pierced through Zion's hand and the Leitmeritz army's arrival, Titta ''and'' Alsace will becoming yet another victim to House Thenardier's atrocities.

* Roland's [[YouHAveFailedMe death]] when he's trapped inside the [[BeeBeeGun Bee Room]] set up by Ganelon while being stung to death, and ''[[DiedStandingUp still standing]]''! In fact, his death is so horrific that even ''Thenardier'' of all people calls Ganelon out for murdering their best warrior of Brune, of which the latter brushed off instead because [[KickTheDog he did it just for kicks]]. This makes Tigre's chance in proving his innocence much slimmer and putting Brune in a even more vulnerable position in fending off against foreign invaders in the future, such as the likes of the Muozinel and Sachstein armies.

* The prelude to the Battle of Olsina between Lebus-Legnica Navy Army vs. the invading pirates at the open seas. First of all, Sasha had [[TenMinuteRetirement return from her retirement]] after hearing Tigre's disappearance from in order to stop Torbalan and his pirate crew. Keep in mind that this monster is responsible for Tigre's disappearance during their journey from Asvarre, not to mention Sasha herself has just recovered from her own illness. Secondly, instead of Elen, Sasha enlists Liza of all people to aid her defense against the invading pirates. That's right, the same war maiden who led an army in invading Legnica just to lure Elen for her. And third and lastly, Sasha ''herself'' volunteers to fend off the Pirate Army ''against even her own men's protests out of her own safety ''! Suffice to say that her first and last comeback as a war maiden is a [[Tearjerker short-lived and tragic one]]....
** And the battle itself doesn't fare any better either. Not only have the Legnica naval forces nearly lost half of its main army, with dead sailors and destroyed ships everywhere, even the combination of both Sasha and Liza aren't enough to take Torbalan down, just like Roland against Elen and Sofy. What's worse is that Torbalan almost becomes a HeroKiller when he manages to inflict some injury onto Sasha who ''risks own life'' in rescuing Liza! Sure, Sasha is able to turn the tide via her HeroicSecondWind in slaying Torbalan in the progress, but to see a crippling legend who barely comes back from her illness be injured by this monster is outright disheartening. Its is a horrific price to pay for that victory is an overstatement...

** Not helping matters is that the Brune army, despite the aid of the Navarre Knights, is still either powerless to stand against the invaders' might or being outwitted by the enemy's strategy, giving them yet another humiliating defeat since the Dinant Plains. Of course, the villagers and townspeople in Brune is the first to suffer Sachstein's invasion.

** [[spoiler: Even more uncomfortable part is the fact that how many women fell victim to the hand of this [[{{Jerkass}} jerk]]. According to Greast, many women he raped end up submitting to him without fighting back. For Elen's case however, he find her "special" for not only because of her position as one of seven Zhcted's renowned female warrior, but also her resistant against him even in her troubled position. You'd ought to wonder that Elen will going through her humiliation for a long time if, again, [[BigDamnHeroes Tigre and Mila did not arrive just in time to save her from Greast and his soldiers]].]]

* [[spoiler:The entire scenery of the destruction of Brune's villages and town that is ransacked by Sachstein Army and Greast Army is pretty dark to the point even Damad of all people can't helped but to [[PetTheDog feel sorry for the victims of the destructions]].]]

** [[spoiler:The kicker is that Fine ''knows'' both Elen and Lim will never forgive her for killing Vissarion and yet she pushes [[BerserkButton her former friend's buttons]] for mentioning Vissarion and his dream anyways simply because her impulse has gotten the best of her. One would've wonder if that provocation itself is either intentional or by accident.]]

** Titta's NearRapeExperience from Zion. While she watching Alsace's near destruction, she, being the only person stayed at Vorn Manor at the time, had to confront Zion who is viciously trash talking about Tigre while chasing after her to the balcony. Titta tries to defend herself with her knife, only to be subdued by Zion and have her uniform nearly destroyed, '''with the Black Bow pinned atop of her'''! Hadn't not for Tigre's arrow shot that pierced through Zion's hand and the Leitmeritz army's arrival, Titta ''and'' Alsace will becoming yet another victim to House Thenardier's atrocities.

** Zion's reason in attacking Alsace is this. When confronted by Tigre regarding the incident of Alsace as his retort against the former's accusation for "betraying" Brune for Zhcted, he claims that ''peasants who are beneath him are merely plants that can be cut down anytime he wants''! That attitude itself indicating the depth of House Thenardier's cruelty goes so far that even Elen -- an outsider from Zhcted no less -- loathes him as a SoreLoser.
* The near assassination from the Seven Chain Assassins [[note]]Also known as Sherash.[[/note]] to the groups of heroes. Regardless which adaptation's timeline [[note]]Unlike the Light Novel or Manga, the Anime adaptation set this incident happens ''before'' the heroes reach to Rodrick instead of after.[[/note]] you follow, the location of the incident take place is the same: a small shortcut route that is located in the forest between Rodrick and Leitmeritz. The group of heroes seemly doing fine until Lim is poisoned by one of the assassins's snake. Elen is [[OhCrap shocked in horror]] to see her friend's dire position, and Tigre had to suck out the poison from her right breast (no really, but for good reasons). When that happens, the assassins attempt in kill them all only to be killed by Mila's Cielo Zam Kafa that exterminate everybody but one who already slips away without anyone notice. Not helping matters is Mila [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech denouncing Elen about her worthiness as a war maiden for even worrying about Lim's condition]] while ignoring Tigre's gratitude and leaving the scene. Wow.

* Do ''not'', under any circumstances, make Elizaveta Fomina angry, especially when she sees the only person who cares for her being robbed away. Ryurik learns this the hard way when he tries to convince Urs as the missing Tigre. Liza responds by angrily yelling at him to the point that she gives him a DeathGlare to make him back off!
* Literally every ghost from Liza past that are created by Baba Yaga is this. Sure, they're illusions and they aren't real, and Liza herself is aware of this, but these are the things happened in Liza's life and trying to mess with her head. We have her childhood bullies who ridicules her Rainbow Eyes, then Elen, and finally a zombiefied Rodion who even demands her to avenge him! Liza is able to shake them off but with a lot of courage to actually pull herself through the situation.
** The real kicker is these illusions are Baba Yaga's tactics to confuse Liza while ambushing her from above the moment she clear her mind, ''and she succeeded''! Its bad enough to see Liza's right arm to be crippled after Baba Yaga stripped her powers and losing Urs/Tigre during the chaos, but she had to face her worst nightmare that's about to kill her! Luckily for Liza, [[BigDamnHeroes she is rescued by Urs/Tigre who narrowly rescues her in a nick of time]]. But, oh no, because this rematch against the witch is only the beginning....

* [[spoiler: Elen's imprisonment by Greast. Its a horrendous experience. The chain that lock her up isn't just an ordinary chain you see, its a magical chain it that ''prevents'' her from summoning Arifar. That's right, folks. That's the same chain that gave both Elen and Mila some trouble for having their Dragon Tool's powers nullified during their battle against Thenardier's dragons! What come next is a twisted greeting from Greast himself who is touching Elen's body against her will, except the kissing and... taking her virginity part, initially. Instead, he will [[AttemptedRape save it for the last]] so he can [[BreakTheBadass break Elen]] ''[[BreakTheBadass and]]'' [[BreakTheBadass Tigre]] once at Vermont Mansion. In short, ''Greast will make Elen her woman no matter what!'']]

** [[spoiler:Muozinel's war slaves as the whole. Unlike most slaves, these captured prisoners will be joining the battle alongside with Muozinel Army's soldiers and general and often seen marching on the front lines. Not only the slaves' wages are much lower than that of an average soldiers by comparison, but they will also be forced to sacrifice themselves as Muozinel Army's ''human shields'' just in case if situation goes sour for the army. Either way, you'd feel sorry for these poor people whose life are destined to get worsen by day once they are at the hands of death from Muozinel Army's cruelty.]]

Although ''LightNovel/LordMarksmanAndVanadis'' features awesome battles involving Tigre and the seven war maidens, it does have its own fair share of nightmarish and horrific moments since this series is all about war, where casualties are everywhere. Not to mentioned we have demons to worry about because [[spoiler: of their twisted goals for causing havoc in the human realm]]. So expect some {{Character Death}}s and tense {{cliffhanger}}s where each of them often prompting those who read it to wonder what will going to happen next.

* While Tigre and co. are celebrating their victory after Brune's civil war is over, Ganelon and Greast are already heading towards Brune's northern port and seek refuge in Zhcted. [[spoiler: What's more, Tina of all people escorts them to Osterode as their asylum. Yes, you read it right, one of the Vanadis from Zhcted is actually helping a villain because she has once befriend with him some years ago]].

* The prelude to the Battle of Olsina between Lebus-Legnica Navy Army vs. the invading pirates at the open seas. First of all, Sasha had [[TenMinuteRetirement return from her retirement]] after hearing Tigre's disappearance from in order to stop Torbalan and his pirate crew. Keep in mind that this monster is responsible for Tigre's disappearance during their journey from Asvarre, not to mention Sasha herself has just recovered from her own illness. Secondly, instead of Elen, Sasha enlists Liza of all people to aid her defense against the invading pirates. That's right, the same Vanadis who led an army in invading Legnica just to lure Elen for her. And third and lastly, Sasha ''herself'' volunteers to fend off the Pirate Army ''against even her own men's protests out of her own safety ''! Suffice to say that her first and last comeback as a Vanadis is a [[Tearjerker short-lived and tragic one]]....

* Under no circumstances, ''do not make Elizaveta Fomina angry'', especially when she sees the only person who cares for her being robbed away. Ryurik learns this the hard way when he tries to convince Urs as the missing Tigre. How is Liza response to this? She angrily yells at him to the point that she gives her a [[DeathGlare sharp glare]] to make him back off!

* The sudden disappearance of Durandal via thievery is this. Durandal, Brune's iconic weapon of power that once held by the former Brunish Kings (Faron included) and Roland, which is also now at the hands of Regin as a representation of her political power, is ended up stolen by unknown thieves who were hired by [[spoiler:the returning Greast]]. That aside, the disappearance of Durandal also putting Regin's reign in danger when nearly some Brune's ministers, specifically Melisande's supporters, are doubting her rule and even trying to topple her down by all means necessary. Hard to believe to see Brune's peace shatters instantly over one missing sword...
* One the other side, Sachstein Army is resuming its invasion towards Brune after the deaths of Roland, Thenardier and Faron. What's worse is the invasion itself is personally invited by [[spoiler:Melisande who in order to topple her own cousin for the crown]]. Remember, Sachstein Army has been trying to invade Brune but ultimately failed so many times in the past, and Brune's latest chaos just give them a cause to invade their neighboring kingdom at last! Talk about taking the enemies' vulnerable

Although ''LightNovel/LordMarksmanAndVanadis'' features some of awesome battles that are involving Tigre and the Seven War Maidens, it does has its own fair share of nightmarish and horrific moments since this series is all about war, where casualties are everywhere. Not to mentioned we have demons to worry about because [[spoiler: of their twisted goals for causing havoc in the human realm]]. So expect some {{Character Death}}s and tense {{cliffhanger}}s where each of them often prompting those who read it to wonder what will going to happen next.

* The near assassination from the Seven Chain Assassins [[note]]Also known as Sherash.[[/note]] to the groups of heroes. Regardless which adaptation's timeline [[note]]Unlike the Light Novel or Manga, the Anime adaptation set this incident happens ''before'' the heroes reach to Rodrick instead of after.[[/note]] you follow, the location of the incident take place is the same: a small shortcut route that is located in the forest between Rodrick and Leitmeritz. The group of heroes seemly doing fine until Lim is poisoned by one of the assassins's snake. Elen is [[OhCrap shocked in horror]] to see her friend's dire position, and Tigre had to suck out the poison from her right breast (no really, but for good reasons). When that happens, the assassins attempt in kill them all only to be killed by Mila's Cielo Zam Kafa that exterminate everybody but one who already slips away without anyone notice. Not helping matter is Mila give her TheReasonYouSuckSpeech to Elen about she is not worth as a Vanadis for even worrying about Lim's condition while ignoring Tigre's gratitude and leave the scene. Wow.
** Remember the last assassin that escaped Mila's kill? He is back and he blends himself into a crowd of Leitmeritz Army's soldiers during the Siege of Tatra, and none of them are any wiser. That's right, not even Mila is aware an unexpected "guest" from the enemy ranks! Not to mention he trying to take the two War-Maidens out before being assassinated by Tigre who [[BigDamnHeroes make it just in time]] before the two meet their makers.
* Roland, the leader of the Navarre Knights and Brune's bravest hero who pledged his loyalty to his home kingdom. Just because this guy values justice and honor doesn't mean he play nice, especially towards the enemies that threaten Brune's safety.
** Sachstein Army is the first example of Roland's victim. Yes, for years, Sachstein Army has tried many times in invading Brune through the western boarders between them, and that is not even the whole army. The result? Most of them were slaughtered and outwitted by Roland and his elite brigade within a flash, leaving no survivors and held no prisoners. See his death below that somehow giving Sachstein Army another chance to invade Brune again.
* Roland's [[YouHAveFailedMe death]] when he's trapped inside the Bee Room that is set by Ganelon while being stung alive, and ''still standing''! In fact, his death is so horrific that even ''Thenardier'' of all people calls Ganelon out for murdering their best warrior of Brune, of which the latter brushed off instead because [[KickTheDog he did it just for kicks]]. This makes Tigre's chance in proving his innocence much slimmer and putting Brune in a even more vulnerable position in fending off against foreign invaders in the future, such as the likes of the Muozinel and Sachstein armies.

** Kashim's methods in [[KickTheDog provoking the Silver Meteor Army]] by ordering his first ten male prisoners to [[OffWithHisHead be beheaded]], which he did, and the women are next in line if they refuse to come out. Needless to say, Brune's side of the Silver Meteor Army ain't going to sit down and going directly to confront Kashim and his soldiers directly until Rurick lead the Zhcted side as reinforcement to squash the invaders. Thankfully, karma eventually bite Kashim hard when he is [[BoomHeadshot shot]] [[KarmicDeath dead]] by Tigre.

* Under no circumstances, ''do not make Elizaveta Fomina angry'', especially when she sees the only person who cares for her being robbed away. Rurick learns this the hard way when he trying to convince Urs as missing Tigre. How is Liza response to this? She angrily yells and even give him a [[DeathGlare sharp glare]] that backing him off!
* Literally every ghost from Liza past that are created by Baba Yaga is this. Sure, they are illusions and they are not real, and Liza herself is aware of this, but these are the things happened in Liza's life and trying to mess with her head. We have her childhood bullies who ridicules her Rainbow Eyes, then Elen, and finally a zombiefied Rodion who even demands her to avenge him! Liza is able to shake them off but with a lot of courage to actually pull herself through the situation.