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Glenn has disbanded the Order of the Seven Spears and erected the Order of Heaven's Spear in its place. With his new knights, he seeks to hunt down all those who have ever opposed him... Amidst such cruelty and injustice, the hero-killer's blade shines bright. Now, that justice-seeking blade sets off on another journey, in search of new strength!

Lebellond continues to assert his military might over Jebr, sending his sons and daughters to subdue the scattered peoples of Glenn's former holdings. Lebellond's youngest son, Guelld, eager to prove himself, has secured the help of the legendary "siege master" Betzegarm to lead his troops. However, when one legend meets another—namely the "Traitorous Lance" Ascheriit—the limits of loyalty and leadership will be tested in the heat of the battle!

Rumors stir throughout the land: when the wielder of the black sword draws his dark blade, all who stand in its path are torn asunder...! Köinzell, the mysterious young boy who carries the black sword, undeniably wields it with exceptional skill, but can he truly be responsible for the bloody rumors? Pursued by the Traitorous Lances, four powerful warriors who were thought to have been defeated by the Seven Heroes, the strength of the young swordsman will be tested to its limit. At battle's end, only the shocking truth of Köinzell's quest will stand above the corpses of his enemies... An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales!

Taking advantage of Marquis Glenn's absence, Marquis Lebellond moves into the territory of Jebr, whose warring factions had been kept in check only by Glenn's leadership. Using his special dispensation from the emperor to his advantage, Lebellond claims the land of Jebr and demands that the tribes demonstrate their allegiance by delivering to him the hero-killing rebel from their midst. The air above Jebr is thick with Lebellond's military airships and dragon riders, and the people are wary of rousing the wrath of a man with Lebellond's cruel history. Will Köinzell make an ally of the tribes of Jebr, or will they be his undoing?!

Who will emerge as the true hero of the people?! Köinzell engages again with Glenn's knights, but their spells have critically weakened him. Just as capture seems imminent, Aht rejoins the fight! Despite her injuries, Aht is determined to prove to Köinzell that her devotion can be an asset and not a hindrance in battle, even if it costs her life. Meanwhile, the deeply paranoid Barestar sends an army against the city to kill the hero-killer--at the price of citizens' lives! The knights of the Order of the Seven Lances face a difficult choice: follow the will of the hero Barestar and allow the soldiers to pillage the city, or fight to protect the people alongside Köinzell, the very man they were sent to eliminate! An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales!

Ubel Blatt is a dark fantasy manga following a human-elf hybrid on a quest to take revenge on his former war companions who betrayed him, now known as the seven heroes of the land.

Mad with rage after the death of his son, Marquis Lebellond has turned his forces against Marquis Glenn, forcing the remaining heroes to choose their actions carefully as the terrible War of Heroes unfolds. However, even Lebellond's allies are not safe from his wrath, as he imprisons those who would help him and commits countless atrocities, single-minded in his desire to triumph over Glenn. His blind actions may cast him not only his chance the empire, but also what lands he already rules...

When the black blade roars, all who stand in its path shall be torn asunder...!What is it that Koinzell, the mysterious young boy who wields the sword with such exceptional skill, desires?The fight against the 'Lances of Betrayal,' who were thought to have been defeated by the Seven Heroes, begins.And at battle's end, only the shocking truth will remain amid the pools of blood...

The moons out of sight, Köinzell must rely on his friends to cut down the cruel Chiliarch Fargo and reach the "Hero" Schtemwölech. At one time, Köinzell would have counted Schtemwölech among his closest friends, but there is no trace of the once honorable warrior left in the traitorous landgrave. As the voices of Schtemwölech's innocent victims cry out in their agony, Köinzell is touched to his very soul, and his rage transforms him into an instrument of judgment upon the man he once called a comrade!

After twenty long years in the dark, the time has come for a confrontation with Glenn, one of the Seven Heroes!Hatred...envy...confusion...Köinzell's heart overflows with emotion as he moves singularly toward his revenge, blade in hand! But it only takes an instant for the situation to take an unexpected turn...

Glenn has disbanded the Order of the Seven Spears and erected the Order of Heaven's Spear in its place. With his new knights, he seeks to hunt down all those who have ever opposed him... Amidst such cruelty and injustice, the hero-killer's blade shines bright.Now, that justice-seeking blade sets off on another journey, in search of new strength!

One man's journey for vengeance—and the battle that will determine the fate of the empire—comes to a close! As the final battle between the Imperial Army and Glenn,s forces intensifies, Köinzell and Ichfeis take advantage of the chaos to approach the floating fortress where Glenn awaits. The pair of past and present Blatt Meisters is prepared to cut down any who stand in their way, starting with Dragongrave Ischüdien! At last, Köinzell will confront his betrayer, the “hero” who has achieved prominence and power at others, expense. Will Glenn win the day—and the Empire—or will Köinzell have his ultimate revenge? An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales!