(Rika): Within the knight academy, I believe every graduating class has three or more students who will go on to define that class. The Three Musketeers if you will. Sir Ryuuji’s group was known as the Court of Fire and was considered the strongest, but years later a new group came into existence and they were known as the Three Royal Swords. Three beautiful ladies who came from different walks of life and each had a goal of standing at the top of their class. Their studies and combat skills were the best the academy had seen in years and together the three did the impossible and tied with each other for class valedictorian. A first for the academy and something that has not been done ever since. Despite being rivals the three young ladies were actually good friends behind the scenes. They got along quite well with each other and even though they would never admit it, considered each other their best friends for life. Each of them were skilled sword users and earned a respective nickname to show off their royal splendor and personality. There was the Iron Empress whose determination carried her all the way to the top of the academy. The Queen of Darkness whose strategies and attention to detail made everyone bow and pledge allegiance to her. The Lightning Duchess whose fighting prowess, luck, and carefree attitude won her over with everyone. After graduation many thought the three would stay together, join the same order and rise to the top. However, much to the shock of everyone the three young ladies went their separate ways and joined different orders to pursue their own goals. Tragedy would strike with the death of the Lightning Duchess but the remaining two swords continue to live and work for their own goals and for the honor of their friend. While their goals remain unclear, one can only assume that it is to be a commander of their respective order.
