Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick 07

Adventure draws near! Join Prince Arus in his fight against Lord Imagine one hundred years after the events of the iconic Dragon Quest III video game!

A sleep-inducing mist rolls through Aliahan... Arus and Tia alone remain awake. Arus's half of the Mark of Erdrick resonates with its counterpart, and the hero knows what he must do. Arus confronts Fiendlord Jagan in a pocket dimension, utilizing all his might and lessons from his mentors. But it's not enough. The one-on-one battle with Jagan crushes Arus in body and mind. The great hero from Carmen is about to breathe his last. The three Sacred Warriors whisk Arus to safety, but they're also no match for Jagan, with his Erdrick regalia and Loran sword techniques! A certain leaf may give Arus the chance to return to the land of the living, but the choice to face his destiny remains his. Will Arus return to unending hardships or choose a peaceful afterlife?!

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