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Mihile is a special job of Cygnus Knights and is only accessible from the job selection screen. Mihile is gender-locked as male and, like the Demon, possesses a special shield. Mihile's is known as the Soul Shield, and he earns a stronger version after every job advancement.

Raised by a man named Atan, Mihile strived to awaken as the Knight of Light and extract a legendary gemstone from within the Soul Shield, which had the power to grant any wish. Though he hoped to revive his older brother, a chance encounter with Empress Cygnus led him to Ereve, where he discovered the truth about Atan and his family. Mihile then pledged himself to Cygnus, becoming the Knight of Light and the Chief Knight of the Dawn Warriors.

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Story (Current)[]

Main Story[]

Knight of Light[]

After having struggled to repel the Black Wings' invasion, Cygnus realized that Ereve lacked the military strength needed to protect Maple World. To remedy this, her first act as Empress was to create the Cygnus Knights, an order of knights that would defend the people of Maple World from the Black Wings and other threats. As they slowly began to raise their forces, Neinheart told Cygnus that according to historical records, there existed a Guardian Stone known as Shinsoo's Teardrop, whose power had once protected Ereve.

He believed that obtaining the jewel would help strengthen her legitimacy as Empress. However, he noted that its whereabouts were unknown, as its guardian, the Knight of Light, had been missing for many years. Neinheart explained that the Knight of Light reportedly held some connection to Shinsoo's power, and that tracking down the Knight would allow them to recover the jewel in the process.

Meanwhile, on a remote farm somewhere in Maple World, Mihile was reading about the Knight of Light, the only one who had the power to wield the Soul Shield. It was said that only when the Knight of Light awakened their true power could they bring out the Soul Shield's light. According to legend, the Soul Shield contained a mysterious jewel called Shinsoo's Teardrop, which held the collective will of its land's people, and which was capable of granting any wish.

As he read about the Soul Shield, Mihile reminded himself that he needed to become the Knight of Light and obtain the jewel in order to bring his brother back to life, which would heal the hurt in his father's heart. He looked up at the Soul Shield hanging from the wall of his room and recalled how his father had told him that it had faintly lit up the first time that Mihile had touched it.

Though his father had faith that he would awaken as the Knight of Light, Mihile wondered why the Soul Shield had not responded to him since, and he wondered whether he had not been training hard enough. However, he reminded himself not to be impatient, as he was sure that he would achieve his goal one day, recalling how his father would say that effort would never betray him.

Ready to begin his daily training, he pulled out his sword from his trunk when he accidentally dropped an old photograph of his father and his older brother, who had died before Mihile had even been born. Though he had never met his brother before, Mihile missed him all the same and hoped to one day extract the jewel and use its power to wish his brother back to life.

Mihile then went downstairs and greeted his father, Atan. Atan was pleased that Mihile had gotten up early for his training, though he warned his son not to push himself too hard. Before training, Atan reminded Mihile of the Three Sacred Rules: first, to recognize the truth and stand by it; second, to respect and defend those weaker than them; finally, to take special care to protect loved ones above all.

Atan then sent Mihile to train on the Field Mice and Wild Pigs before sending him to face the Glutinous Rice Sparrows, warning him to be careful of the Stray Dogs. At the outskirts of the Rice Sparrow territory, Mihile noticed a Stray Dog in the area and decided to keep away, instead choosing to finish his training and return back home. When he told Atan about the Stray Dog, his father recommended that he stay indoors for the time being. Soon after, however, Mihile noticed that the photograph of his brother had fallen out of his pocket while training. Against his father's warning, Mihile went outside to search for it.

At the Rice Sparrow hunting grounds, he successfully found the photograph, but quickly realized that there were no sparrows around. Suddenly, a Stray Dog that was wandering nearby charged in to attack. With no other options, Mihile faced the dog and defeated it. He noted that despite how terrifying the Stray Dogs seemed, he had been able to defeat one with relative ease, making him wonder whether he had gotten stronger. He then headed back home and ran into his father. After Mihile explained what had happened, Atan forbade him from training outdoors for a while, as the Stray Dogs were becoming increasingly more commonplace and he was worried for Mihile's safety.

Mihile was dejected, as his training had been suspended many times in the past because of the Stray Dogs. However, he noted that he had been able to face them this time, and so he wondered whether he could grow even stronger by training against them. He appealed to his father, reminding him how it had always been their dream for him to activate the Soul Shield and revive his older brother. He explained that he needed to face stronger enemies if he had any hope of unlocking his true power. However, Atan replied that Mihile had been fortunate enough to have only faced one Stray Dog, as he would have been in deep trouble if he had faced a pack, as the Wild Dogs so often hunted in. Mihile protested that he could handle their numbers, but Atan told him that packs were much bigger than he thought, added that he didn't want to lose another child.

Atan then asked Mihile why he wanted to become a Knight of Light. Mihile began to reply that he wanted to bring back his older brother for his father's sake, but he then shook his head and instead replied that he wanted to do it in order to make his family happy again. Atan then asked whether Mihile thought that he would be happy if his son were to get in danger. Mihile grudgingly acknowledged his father's point, to which Atan told him that though he understood Mihile's feelings, he requested that Mihile listen to him. Mihile returned back to his room, where he told himself that his father was right, despite the fact that he felt as though his father's worry was holding him back

The next day, Atan told Mihile that he would be away from home for a while. Mihile recalled how his father would often be away from home on secret business. When he asked whether he could know more, Atan laughed that he still couldn't say, though he reassured Mihile that it was all for his sake. However, he added that he had something to say before he left, explaining that he wanted to reveal the truth about how Mihile's brother had died. He explained that he had initially claimed that Mihile's brother had died in an farming accident shortly after taking the photograph that Mihile carried. However, he revealed that the truth was that his son had been killed by a monster that was similar to the wild Stray Dogs.

Atan explained that he had been teaching his son how to wield a sword, despite his young age. When he had heard his son's screams, he had rushed to the scene, only to find both his son and the wild dog dead. He added that it was maddeningly frustrating that despite all his strength, he had been able to do nothing for his son. He then told Mihile that he was the most precious thing that Atan had, perhaps even more precious than getting his son back, and that the reason why he kept Mihile from leaving the house was because he was afraid of losing his child. He added that he would always put Mihile first, as he would never place his younger son in danger just to revive his older one. He then reminded Mihile to stay safe at home while he went on his mission.

Several days later, Mihile went out to train, keeping his father's words in mind about not straying too far. While training on the Field Mice, he heard a girl cry out for help. He rushed to where the cries were coming from and found Cygnus surrounded by a pack of Stray Dogs. The dogs heard him approaching and immediately turned to face him. After he defeated the entire pack, he went to check on the girl. Noticing that her leg was injured, he offered to take her back to his house for first-aid. As the two came in contact, however, the Soul Shield immediately lit up. Suddenly, Neinheart rushed to the scene and asked Cygnus whether she was okay. Mihile was surprised to hear that Neinheart was calling her an Empress, as he didn't expect the ruler of Maple World to be a little girl around his age.

Cygnus reassured Neinheart that she was alright, after which he thanked Mihile for his timely intervention. Cygnus then told Neinheart that she believed that Mihile was the Knight of Light whom they had been searching for, as she had felt the power of light emanating from him when they had made contact, which she noted was the same energy as Shinsoo.

Neinheart then formally introduced Cygnus and himself, and Mihile did the same. Mihile then asked what they were doing in such a remote area, far from any towns. Neinheart replied by asking whether Mihile had ever heard of the Knight of Light and judged from the boy's reaction that he had. He revealed that they were searching for the Knight of Light, the protector of the Empress, as the Knight of Light had been absent for quite some time. Mihile was surprised, as his father had never mentioned that the Knight of Light defended the Empress.

Neinheart then asked Mihile to come with them to Ereve, where he would explain more details and begin Mihile's training to awaken the Knight of Light's power. Mihile was conflicted and asked for some time to make a decision. Cygnus told him that she could feel the power of light within him and hoped that they could unlock it together, though she added that she would respect his choice either way. Mihile realized that following Cygnus would lead him closer to awakening the Soul Shield, but he also recalled how his father had told him to stay home. Nevertheless, he was sure that Cygnus held the key to awakening his power and told himself that if his father had known that envoys of Ereve had come, then he certainly would have given his permission. He decided to write a letter to his father explaining where he had gone, after which he followed Neinheart and Cygnus to Ereve.

As Mihile stared in awe at the new sights before him, Neinheart told him not to stare at the Piyos, explaining that it was impolite. He then explained that the Piyos were the native race of Ereve. Mihile and the Piyos exchanged greetings, after which Neinheart told them that Mihile was the Knight of Light, and that he would be training to awaken his powers.

A Piyo elder took a close look at him and noticed that he seemed very familiar. She then asked Mihile whether his father was Chromile. Mihile replied that his father's name wasn't Chromile, to which the elder explained that Chromile had been the last Knight of Light, and that he had a single son who would have been Mihile's age by now. Neinheart pointed out that the Knight of Light was not a hereditary title, to which the elder apologized for her mistake and wished Mihile well on his mission.

The three then made their way to Shinsoo, whom Neinheart explained had been the protector of Ereve since the time of the first Empress, with her power being manifested through all the Empresses of old. He then told Mihile that protecting Ereve was their current goal by forming the Cygnus Knights, as historically, the Knight of Light had been the only guard for the Empress, with the title passing down over generations. Mihile was unsettled by how much his father hadn't told him and he began to wonder why, as all he had been told was that the Knight of Light was the only one capable of extracting the jewel within the Soul Shield, not that they were sworn to defend the Empress.

Neinheart then went on to explain that the Knight of Light had a second, secret mission, which was to protect Shinsoo's Teardrop, a gem said to have great power. Though the exact nature of the power was unknown, Neinheart explained that it was undoubtable that the gemstone had great influence in protecting Ereve. He added that even before Cygnus had become Empress, generations of Knights of Light had continued protecting the gem over the centuries.

He then told Mihile that despite him having the power of light, he had not yet awakened, and he would likely not do so by training alone, as the Knight of Light's power manifested while serving the Empress. Mihile agreed and proceeded to undergo the same test that all Cygnus Knights applicants went through, which was to collect a Knight Emblem from the monsters in the First Drill Hall, after which he became an official Cygnus Knight.

Mihile then began to gather his thoughts, realizing that the Knight of Light's purpose was to guard the Empress, not to wield great power as his father had told him, with even the jewel within the Soul Shield functioning as a guardian power for Ereve, not for granting wishes. He then wondered whether he would be able to both protect Cygnus and make his father's wish come true, though he decided that for now, he would keep on training so that he could fulfill his father's dream.

Neinheart soon decided to tell Mihile about the last Knight of Light, Chromile. He explained that Chromile's name had appeared the most during his research into the Knight of Light, as he had been an example of a perfect knight and a role model to others. However, a mysterious assailant had killed him, along with his wife and son, because of a grudge that they had carried against Chromile. Neinheart then showed Mihile a photo of Chromile and his family, which Mihile found vaguely familiar, recognizing that he looked just like Chromile. Elsewhere, Atan returned back home and was shocked to find Mihile's letter. Upon reading it, he was outraged to learn that Mihile had left for Ereve.

Light Reborn[]

Soon after, Neinheart told Mihile that one of Empress Aria's keepsakes had gotten lost in Perion while being transported, and so he sent Mihile to recover it. After he recovered it from the Stumps, he brought it to 10 Boogies, who introduced herself as a new informant. She thanked Mihile for recovering it, as she was too afraid of the monsters to do it herself. Mihile reassured her that bravery didn't mean not being scared, but rather, it meant knowing that something was scary and doing it anyways. 10 Boogies thanked him for his insight, after which Mihile began heading back to Ereve.

Meanwhile, a hooded Atan stormed Ereve and fought through the Cygnus Knights, claiming that he had come to take back something that belonged to him. Soon after, Mihile returned to Ereve and learned from Kidan that an assailant was after the Empress. He rushed to the Empress' Resting Spot, where he found a lone Neinheart standing between the assailant and Cygnus. The assailant asked what they were trying to do by taking Mihile, and whether they were planning to use the jewel within the Soul Shield to make a wish for Ereve to return its former glory.

Cygnus was surprised that Atan believed that Shinsoo's Teardrop was capable of granting wishes and assured him that they had no such designs, as all she wanted was to awaken the Knight of Light, whose duty was to protect the Empress, Ereve, and Maple World. However, Atan merely pointed his blade at her and demanded to know where Mihile was.

As Atan swung his blade, Mihile rushed between them and raised the Soul Shield, which gleamed with a brilliant light. It deflected Atan's sword, throwing off his hood and revealing his face, though the Soul Shield broke in the process. Mihile was shocked to see his father, but Atan merely smiled warmly and congratulated Mihile for awakening his power. He then told Mihile to use his new power and extract Shinsoo's Teardrop from within the Soul Shield so that he could wish upon it to revive his brother. However, Mihile angrily confronted him about all the people he had hurt during his siege on Ereve.

An irritated Atan asked Mihile how he could care about the lives of strangers over his own brother. Reminding Mihile about the reason why he had become a Knight of Light in the first place, Atan asked him to extract the jewel, claiming that he was very proud of him. When Mihile hesitated, however, Atan expressed his disappointment in Mihile, claiming that he had always trusted Mihile to see their mission through before wondering what the people of Ereve had done to him. As Cygnus and Neinheart urged Mihile not to hand the jewel over, Atan reminded him about the Three Sacred Rules and asked which of them was the most important, to which Mihile grudgingly replied that it was to protect loved ones above all.

Neinheart interrupted and reminded Mihile that Shinsoo's Teardrop was meant to protect Ereve, not to just give away to anyone, but an angry Atan stopped him and explained that he wasn't merely ‘anyone', adding that Mihile considered him more important than anyone else. He then told Mihile that Neinheart and Cygnus were trying to break their family apart and urged him to protect his loved ones above all else. Realizing that his father was right, Mihile reluctantly extracted Shinsoo's Teardrop from within the Soul Shield. As Neinheart attempted to stop him, Atan slashed him with his sword, causing Neinheart to collapse in pain.

Cygnus begged Mihile to reconsider, to which Mihile suddenly recalled the Second Sacred Rule, which was to always defend the weak. He pointed out that Atan had attacked the Cygnus Knights, Neinheart, and even the Empress, despite them all being weaker than him, and asked him how he could justify it.

Atan replied that their weakness was merely a plot for sympathy, explaining that they wanted to brainwash Mihile into using his power for their own gain. He then reminded Mihile of the First Sacred Rule, to recognize and stand by the truth, causing Mihile to realize that the Empress' claim that the Knight of Light's duty was to protect her seemed too convenient for it not to be a lie. Believing that his father was right, Mihile handed over Shinsoo's Teardrop to Atan, despite his sense of uneasiness.

Atan then prayed to the Goddess to revive his only son, but when the jewel refused to heed his wish, he grew angry and demanded to know why all his pain and efforts weren't enough. As Atan collapsed in disbelief, Mihile rushed over to check on his father. However, Atan furiously told Mihile to get out of his sight, and to never call him ‘father' again, claiming that only one boy ever had the right to call him ‘father', and that it wasn't the son of a worthless knight. Upon seeing Mihile's confusion, Atan laughed that he had raised a loyal and foolish child, and that it had been worth taking Mihile into the remote mountains to bring up.

Suddenly, the wounded Piyo elder arrived and recognized the unhooded Atan as the student whom Chromile had expelled, adding that Chromile had been right to do so. However, Atan challenged her claim before turning to Mihile and revealing the truth. He explained that he had been searching for a long time in order to find a way to revive his only son. Eventually, he had discovered the existence of Shinsoo's Teardrop and its power to grant any wish. As only the Knight of Light had the ability to extract it, he had gone in search of Chromile. After having become Chromile's student, Atan had tried his hardest as a low-born to become a candidate for the next Knight of Light, but Chromile had never once considered him.

Eventually, he had attempted to steal the Soul Shield when Chromile had discovered him. Atan had asked Chromile why he had never once allowed him to even hold the Soul Shield when so many others had been permitted in order to see if it reacted to them. Chromile had then told him to consider the difference between him and the others. When Atan had remained silent, Chromile had told him that he ought to have known the answer by then, but the fact that he still hadn't meant that he never would. He had then ordered Atan to lay down his sword and return home, adding that both he and everyone else had known about Atan's obsession with the Soul Shield from the start.

Chromile had then told Atan that there was no light to be found in that obsession, neither in the shield nor Atan's heart, but only darkness. He had added that there was a better path for Atan elsewhere before expelling him. However, Atan had begged Chromile to at least let him use Shinsoo's Teardrop first, as his only wish had been to bring back his son who had died at a young age. Though Chromile had sympathized, he had explained that he could not grant Atan's request, as Shinsoo's Teardrop could not and should not be used for the wish of a single individual.

Infuriated, Atan had formulated a plan to steal the Soul Shield while Chromile had gone away on a trip with his family. One night, he had broken into the house where they were staying when he had come across an infant Mihile sleeping in his cradle. While searching the room, however, Chromile's wife, Rikella, had entered and turned on the light. Atan had drawn his sword and ordered her to give him the Soul Shield in exchange for Mihile's safety. Rikella had reluctantly handed over the shield, but when it had come into the proximity of Mihile, a great flash of light had emanated from it.

Furious, Atan had struck down Rikella, just as Chromile had rushed into the room. Atan had then told Chromile that he had found it surprising that Chromile had a son, and yet he still had not been able to empathize with Atan's situation. He had then threatened to kill Mihile unless Chromile extracted Shinsoo's Teardrop. Chromile had attempted to reason with Atan, asking whether his son would thank him for bringing him to life at the cost of having taking someone else's. He had added that though he had stopped Atan from becoming a knight, Atan himself had chosen not to be a man that his son would have been proud to call ‘father'. He had then told Atan that even if he were to obtain Shinsoo's Teardrop, Atan's wish would never come true.

Atan and Chromile had then begun to fight, which had resulted in a scar on Atan's right eye. However, he had noticed that Chromile had briefly paused when Mihile had begun crying, giving him the opening needed to fatally wound Chromile. In his last moments, Chromile had dragged himself painfully across the floor in order to check on Mihile before passing away.

Atan had then taken the Soul Shield, but knowing that he could not take the jewel himself, he had decided to take Mihile and raise him in the hope that he would one day become the next Knight of Light, making up a story about his son being Mihile's older brother in order to motivate him to use the gemstone. He had burned the scene of the accident in order to cover up all traces of Chromile and had released trained hunting dogs around the countryside in order to keep Mihile from leaving.

Having told his story, a defeated Atan told Mihile that he had wasted decades of his life and had spilled gallons of blood over a useless rock. The Piyo elder called Atan a monster, but Neinheart replied that Atan was even lower than than, having murdered an innocent family and kidnapped their child. However, Atan replied that the blame lay not with him, but the one who had made up the story of Shinsoo's Teardrop being able to grant wishes. Atan looked around and noticed Kidan, calling him a poor head of security whose entire force couldn't even stop one person, and Neinheart, whom he called a bookworm who could barely lift a book. However, he claimed that the blame lay with none but Cygnus.

Though he acknowledged that she herself had not started the story, he nevertheless believed that she should have known, and that it was time to harvest the seeds that her ancestors had sown. He then added that if she believed it to be unfair, then she could blame her ancestors when she met them in the afterlife.

Before he could strike, however, Mihile rushed in front of Cygnus and parried Atan's blow. He asked Aran whether the story was true, to which Atan pointed out the First Sacred Rule to always recognize the truth. He then mockingly claimed that his story had been a lie, and that Mihile really was his dear son. Upon seeing Mihile's face, Atan laughed and called him a weakling, pointing out how Mihile would believe anything when shown any affection at all.

Atan then ordered Mihile to leave his sight, but Mihile refused and fought back against him. As their battle continued, Atan was surprised to find that Mihile was glowing with light, despite the Soul Shield being broken. Mihile slowly drove Atan back to the edge of a cliff, which he suddenly fell off. To his shock, however, Mihile grabbed his hand to stop him from falling. A confused Atan demanded to know why Mihile had saved him, even after killing his family and lying to him, to which Mihile called him ‘father', claiming that Atan was the only family that he had.

He explained that though he would never trust him or even look at him again, he would never let Atan die in front of him. Atan was overwhelmed by the fact that the child whom he had never considered a son would still save him. He then wondered whether Chromile had been right all those years ago about him being an unworthy father. Filled with remorse, he let go of Mihile's hand and allowed himself to plummet to his death, hoping that he could be with his son at last.

As Cygnus and Neinheart rushed to the scene, Mihile lamented that with Atan's death, he no longer hand a family or a home anymore. He turned to Cygnus and noted the irony that the man who had always told him to recognize the truth had kept it from him for so long. He told Cygnus that he had no idea what the truth was anymore, claiming that he wasn't even a proper knight anymore, but just a fool with a broken shield.

However, Cygnus told him that he had always been a true Knight of Light, claiming that even when he hadn't known true from false, he had still known right from wrong. She added that he had stood between her and a killer's sword, and he had even tried to save Atan, despite knowing all that he had done. She explained that he had the heart of a great protector, and that she, Ereve, and Maple World needed people like him.

Regarding the shield, Cygnus asked him whether he could feel its light. A confused Mihile looked at the broken Soul Shield, from which emerged the golden spirit of Chromile. Chromile explained that when Atan had attacked their family, he had poured all of his power to save Mihile into the shield, with his spirit being a manifestation of that power, which explained why the Soul Shield glowed despite being broken. He told Mihile that he had grown up well, even without his parents guiding him. He added that he had been worried that Mihile would grow up with a heavy burden, but having seen what Mihile could do, he could now rest in peace.

However, Mihile replied that the rules and values that he had been taught had all been to make him the pawn of a lying murderer. Filled with doubt, he asked how he could know whether anything was true anymore. Chromile replied that it was natural to feel that he had lost his way, but he explained that Mihile already knew what he needed to protect.

He then told Mihile to stand by the Empress, all that she represented, and all the people whom she cared for. He added that if Mihile hadn't had the heart to do so, then the Soul Shield would never have shone for him. However, the fact that it had meant that Mihile was worthy to be the Knight of Light. He told Mihile that the Empress and the people believed in him, and that Chromile believed that Mihile would soon believe in himself too.

Chromile then told Mihile that their time was growing short. He told Mihile not to be sad, as he and Rikella would always be watching over him. He added that he was glad to have gotten the chance to meet him, even for a brief time, and told Mihile that he loved him. He then faded away, telling Mihile to always stay at Cygnus' side, and to protect Maple World in his place.

Second Job Advancement[]

After Chromile faded away, Mihile expressed his doubt to Cygnus about whether he could be trusted to protect her when so many had been hurt on his watch. However, Cygnus told him that she trusted him because everyone who was safe was safe because of him. She acknowledged that no words could take away his pain, and that she had his leave to resign his post if he wished to do so.

After considering her words, Mihile noted that despite his doubt, the Soul Shield had signified him as the Knight of Light. Cygnus agreed, though she added that the Soul Shield was merely a shield, and that it couldn't make his decision for him. She explained that destiny was merely a recommendation, and that much like him, she had chosen to stay as Empress, despite having been given the choice to walk away. She then told Mihile that she was speaking not as the Empress, but as Cygnus, when she asked him to stay at her side.

Mihile asked Cygnus whether she believed that he was good enough to stay, and whether he was strong enough to protect others. Cygnus replied that despite the truth about Atan shattering his world, he had still chosen to stand and fight, adding that he walked in the light, which had lit a fire within him. After reflecting, Mihile decided that he would stay and serve as the Knight of Light.

Soon after, Ereve began recovering from Atan's attack and Mihile came to visit Cygnus at the Empress' Resting Spot. There, he vowed that he would be the shield between the world and harm. He then gave Shinsoo's Teardrop to her, explaining that she ought to be its keeper, as it had belonged to Ereve from the start. After promising to keep it safe, Cygnus named Mihile the head of her personal guard. As a show of gratitude, she presented Mihile with a new Soul Shield, which had been created by Shinsoo and blessed by Cygnus herself.

A Great Honor[]

Third Job Advancement[]

Mihile soon began traveling Maple World in order to grow stronger. Some time later, Cygnus called him back to Ereve, as she wanted to introduce him to his new peers. Back in Ereve, Cygnus greeted him and explained that the royal court had been making efforts to expand the Cygnus Knights, which had finally begun to bear fruit. She then began to introduce his new peers, noting that they were all stronger together than alone, adding that she hoped that they would become good friends. Oz, Irena, Eckhart, and Hawkeye then appeared and introduced themselves as members of the Blaze Wizards, Wind Archers, Night Walkers, and Thunder Breakers, respectively.

Cygnus then gave them all her first order, which was for them to spend time and grow acquainted. Neinheart and Cygnus then took their leave so that the five Knights could talk freely. After they all introduced each other, they turned back to Neinheart, who had been watching them intently from a distance. Neinheart then explained that they had been summoned not only to get to know each other, but also because the Cygnus Knights had received reports of anomalies in Sleepywood. He told the Knights that the Drakes and their subspecies had gone feral, with the cave creatures having expanded their territory all the way to the swamp. As the Victoria Guard could barely hold the monsters back, Neinheart feared that other parts of Victoria Island would be in danger, and so he ordered the five Knights to take care of the five subspecies of Drakes.

In Sleepywood, the Knights were shocked to find the Drakes rampaging around the town. Hawkeye noted that the Drakes rarely emerged from their caves, which meant that they were either hungry or there was some problem with their territory. He also speculated that someone may have lured the Drakes into town on purpose. Eckhart immediately teleported over and began fighting the Drakes on the flat grounds of the town. The rest of the Knights then began evacuating the townspeople, after which they decided to split up and take care of the five Drake subspecies.

Hawkeye suspected that Eckhart was taking care of the Dark Drakes in the caves. He explained that contrary to their names, Dark Drakes used electricity, which made them less than ideal for him to fight. Mihile then ordered Oz to protect the townspeople from the Copper Drakes before tasking Hawkeye and Irena to eliminate the Ice Drakes and Red Drakes, respectively. With everyone given their assignment, Mihile headed into the caves and took care of the frenzied Drakes. On his way out, however, he discovered a strange scale that emitted a purple gas. Believing that it was a clue, he decided to take it with him.

Back in town, he rendezvoused with Oz, Hawkeye, and Irena, who all reported that the monsters in the caves were coming back to their senses. Irena wondered why the Drakes would act up when they weren't particularly intelligent creatures, to which Mihile explained that he had found a potential clue. As they prepared to head back to Ereve, Oz wondered where Eckhart was, when the Night Walker suddenly revealed himself from the shadows. Back in Ereve, the five Knights reported their success to Neinheart and noted their concerns about the Drakes' abnormal behavior. Neinheart suspected that the Drakes' behavior was related to a related incident in Henesys, in which the Golems had started behaving erratically too.

Mihile then presented the strange scale to Neinheart and explained that it seemed to have poison powder. Neinheart grew thoughtful and noted that it warranted its own investigation before congratulating the Knights on their successful mission. Cygnus then called Mihile and thanked him for resolving the issue with the Drake attack. She added that he would be doing many more missions with his new peers, reminding him that they were stronger when they worked together. Mihile swore to meet her expectations, after which Cygnus made him an Official Knight of Light.

Meanwhile, two Black Wings henchmen reported to Admiral Martini in the Verne Mine and confirmed that they had completed their tests on Henesys' Golems and Sleepywood's Drakes. Based on their tests, they reported that their hallucinogen worked on both marine and terrestrial life. Martini expressed his relief and noted that it had been difficult to obtain the hallucinogen back in the military, adding that he never would have thought that he would need so much of it. He then ordered the henchmen to proceed as planned, as the Black Wings needed to take care of their enemies swiftly before they became a threat.

Birth of an Alliance[]

Cygnus called Mihile and asked him to return to Ereve. There, she told him that the Cygnus Knights had grown in strength, enough so that their next battle may be against the Black Mage's dark army. Though she acknowledged that her Knights and her people deserved an Empress at the height of her confidence, she confessed that she had her doubts. Mihile reminded of her words, that they were stronger when together as one, and suggested that they join forces with others outside Ereve.

Surprised at his suggestion, Cygnus noted that she had a responsibility to her people, and that their well being rested on her shoulders. She then wondered whether calling on others to ease that burden was prudence or indolence. Mihile told her that though he was no expert on the ethics of rulership, he promised that he would always follow her, no matter her decision. Cygnus thanked him and called his faith the foundation beneath her.

After receiving unanimous confirmations, the First Continental Conference took place and the Maple Alliance was officially created.

Fourth Job Advancement[]

Mihile soon received an emergency telegram from Neinheart, who ordered all knights to return to Ereve immediately. Mihile rushed to Ereve and met with Neinheart and the other senior Knights. Neinheart explained that several Cygnus Knights had inexplicably begun to turn on each other, as though they had been bewitched.

Hawkeye noted that it seemed as though someone wanted to cause a division amongst them, causing Eckhart to wonder whether the perpetrators were spies. Neinheart told them that he believed otherwise, adding that Shinsoo was doing what she could to keep the rest of the knights pacified. Mihile then asked him where Cygnus was, to which Neinheart regrettably replied that he had lost sight of her. He then tasked the Knights with defeating the wayward knights and rescuing the Empress.

While the other Knights defeated the ensorcelled knights of their respective divisions, Mihile fought through the bewitched Dawn Warriors. One Dawn Warrior came to his senses after being defeated and wondered what he was doing, as the last thing he remembered was Black Wings soldiers attacking him. Realizing that he had been bewitched, he pointed Mihile towards the Empress' direction and warned that more Knights would be there.

Mihile rushed towards the Empress, where he found a Dawn Warrior poised to attack. He parried the Dawn Warrior's blade with his shield and knocked back a second Dawn Warrior who had raised his sword. Mihile then escorted Cygnus back to the others, who were relieved to see her safe. Neinheart noted that the same thing which had happened to the Drakes had happened to the Knights, concluding that the same person had been responsible for both. He added that only the Black Wings would attack them so brazenly, but nevertheless, he expressed his relief that the crisis was over.

With the situation resolved, Neinheart and Cygnus announced that they were planning to name the five Chief Knights that would lead each division of the Cygnus Knights. Cygnus then appointed each knight and blessed them with the power of an elemental spirit:

  • Oz was appointed Chief Knight of Fire and led the Blaze Wizards with the power of Ignis.
  • Irena was appointed Chief Knight of Wind and led the Wind Archers with the power of Ventus.
  • Eckhart was appointed Chief Knight of Darkness and led the Night Walkers with the power of Umbra.
  • Hawkeye was appointed Chief Knight of Lightning and led the Thunder Breakers with the power of Fulgar.

Before she appointed Mihile, Cygnus explained that she wanted to confirm something. She noted that he knew his duties as the Knight of Light well, and that he exemplified the light itself. She then asked him to use that light not only to protect, but to inspire, as the Chief Knight of the Dawn Warriors.

She explained that the Dawn Warriors channeled the power of their souls into pure light. Though Mihile used the power of light himself, she noted that the light of the Dawn Warriors was different. Whereas Mihile's light represented purity of heart, the light of the Dawn Warriors was the light of the cosmos. She added that he and the Dawn Warriors could share their knowledge and training with each other if he chose to accept the position.

Though Mihile wondered whether he could handle the responsibility of protecting the Empress and leading an entire unit of Cygnus Knights, he ultimately decided to accept the position if it was Cygnus' will.

Empress' Grace[]

Soon after his appointment as Chief Knight, Mihile began reflecting on his time serving the Empress and decided that he wanted to thank her for all her faith and guidance. He collected rare Peridot gems that the Rashes of Minar Forest hoarded and brought them to Cygnus, who graciously accepted them and vowed to continue supporting him.

Noble Mind[]

As Mihile continued training, Irena met with him and suggested that they walk in order to break the monotony. The two headed into a remote forest in Leafre, which Irena revealed had been where she had grown up with the Halflingers as a forester. She then decided to tell Mihile about how she had joined the Cygnus Knights and explained that she had one day come across a boy defending a girl from a Rash. Upon learning that the two were heading to Ariant, Irena had agreed to escort them to the Leafre station.

Irena told Mihile that Queen Areda of Ariant's greed was legendary, and that she had levied harsh taxes and punishments upon her citizens. Because of this, the children's father had sent them to the forest for safety, though he had been forced to remain behind. Because of this, Irena had decided to accompany them all the way to Ariant, where they had reunited with their father. Irena had been shocked to find that the father's arm had been severed in a mining accident, as Areda had been forcing the townspeople to mine for jewels.

After their father had expressed their regret in sending his children away, Irena had done what she could to help them. Nevertheless, she had been filled with sadness that she couldn't help the rest of Ariant, and so she had decided to leave Leafre and travel the world, where she had been disappointed to find great suffering all across Maple World. Hoping to make a difference, Irena had joined the Cygnus Knights.

Irena then told Mihile that Oz was looking for him in Ereve, and so Mihile returned to find that Oz was sharing another birthday cake with everyone. Mihile was surprised that she had received yet another cake, to which Oz explained that she had a large family, all of whom had been magicians. During her magic lessons, Oz had been revealed to be a prodigy, and so she had been recommended to join the Cygnus Knights. Despite being far from home, Oz kept in touch with her family, who fully supported her dreams. She then wondered whether Eckhart wanted cake, causing Mihile to wonder whether Eckhart had ever even had cake before.

Oz then asked Mihile for a favor to drop a letter from Hawkeye to a house in Lith Harbor. After delivering the letter, Mihile turned to leave when a steward named Edmunds called after him, mistaking him for the young master. After learning that Mihile wasn't who he thought, Edmunds apologized and explained that the young master of their home had left several years ago and hadn't written since, though the seal on Hawkeye's letter had given him hope.

As Mihile began to head back, he ran into Hawkeye, who nervously asked him why he was in the area. Upon learning that Oz had asked Mihile to send the letter, Hawkeye reluctantly decided to reveal the truth. He explained that the house was his family home, and that he had grown up rich and pampered. Early on, he had discovered how artificial his life was, with fake smiles and niceties all around.

With no friends, he had grown to love the ocean, though his family had only seen it as a path to riches for their shipping business. Unable to handle his life, he had run away and had become a Cygnus Knight in order to give freedom to those who had none. Hawkeye explained that after becoming a Chief Knight, he had written to his family in order to let them know where he had been, and that he had asked Oz to deliver it for him, though he hadn't expected her to dump it on Mihile. He then asked Mihile to keep it to himself, as he feared that Neinheart would involve his family in the Cygnus Knights if he were to know about their affluence.

Hawkeye then asked Mihile to speak with Eckhart, who seemed quite out of place with the others. After Mihile agreed, Hawkeye told him to go to El Nath, where Eckhart spent a lot of his time. Mihile tracked Eckhart to a remote part of El Nath, where Eckhart reluctantly agreed to share his story, as it was his remembrance day. He explained that he had grown up without family or friends, and that he would steal in order to survive. One day, he had encountered his savior - a woman with beautiful, long hair who ran her own outlaw band that stole from the rich and gave to the poor.

Eckhart explained that the woman had taught him everything he knew, and that she had given him a purpose beyond surviving. Though they had happily continued stealing, the rich had grown angry that their money was being stolen for the poor, and they had soon discovered the outlaws' headquarters. Eckhart, who had been out on a mission, had returned to find their base being attacked by assailants. There, he had encountered his teacher, who had ordered him to run and save himself. Though Eckhart had refused, she had told him to carry out their legacy and save those who suffered in the darkness.

After giving him her mask, his teacher had explained that he could understand others' pain because of how he had suffered himself. She had then teleported him away, leaving herself alone and surrounded by enemies. Eckhart explained that he had looked for her many times, though he had never been successful, adding that he hoped that she was merely good at hiding. After spending a lot of time thinking, he had decided to join the Cygnus Knights. Having shared his story, Eckhart teleported away.

Will of Light[]

Cygnus Awakens[]

Some time later, Neinheart gave Mihile a special assignment to serve as part of the security detail to protect Empress Cygnus at the upcoming Alliance meeting, which was to be the first Alliance meeting held outside Ereve. Neinheart explained that he had agreed to the change in location because Cygnus needed to learn more about Maple World, which couldn't happen if she always remained in Ereve. However, he told Mihile that he refused to compromise her safety and reminded him that security needed to be iron-clad, which he could only entrust to the five Chief Knights.

Soon after, Mihile met Cygnus and her court at the Station to Ereve in the Six Path Crossway. Just as they were about to start heading to the Alliance meeting, an injured Kiku arrived at the station and explained that Ereve was under attack, and that though Shinsoo was fighting off the invaders, the situation was looking grim. Neinheart asked Kiku who had attacked Ereve, to which he explained that it was an unknown man with grey skin and purple hair.

Cygnus immediately decided that she would return along with the rest of the Chief Knights, as their forces would otherwise be split between protecting her and reinforcing Shinsoo. Neinheart agreed with her, explaining that there was a chance that the attack on Ereve could be a ruse to draw them away from Cygnus.

He decided that it would be best for them to all return to Ereve together, adding that he would postpone the Alliance meeting as well. As they prepared to debark, Neinheart began wondering what the enemy's goal could be in attacking Ereve. As they prepared to return to Ereve, Mihile wondered to himself whether the enemy was after Cygnus or if they were after Shinsoo and the World Tree.

The Knights arrived in Ereve, only to find the entire island in ruins. For an instant, they saw Damien smirking in front of Shinsoo's body before he teleported away with Alicia. The Knights rushed ahead and found Shinsoo lying motionless, causing Cygnus to burst into tears and cry over Shinsoo's body.

Suddenly, a surge of power welled up inside her, causing a large water barrier to envelop around herself and Shinsoo. Mihile rushed forward in an attempt to save the Empress, but found that his attacks did nothing. Neinheart was shocked at the sight of Cygnus constructing a barrier with her own power, and not with Shinsoo's, which he had believed to be impossible. Within the water barrier, Cygnus experienced an awakening and a transformation. With her new powers, she touched Shinsoo's body and restored vitality to the divine beast.

Over the next few months, the Knights rebuilt Ereve after Damien's attack. Soon after, Neinheart spoke with Mihile and explained that though he didn't know much about Cygnus' new powers, her awakening had resulted in her growing much stronger than before, which, in turn, made the Cygnus Knights stronger, as they drew their strength from her.

He told Mihile that though Shinsoo would be able to tell him more, the divine bird had left Ereve for unknown reasons. He added that Cygnus was still despondent over Shinsoo's leaving, as Shinsoo was Cygnus' guiding star, just as Cygnus was to the Knights. He then asked Mihile to speak with Cygnus in order to help make her feel better.

Cygnus was pleased to see Mihile and noted how different Ereve seemed after being rebuilt. She confessed that she hadn't felt like herself since awakening her powers. She explained that Shinsoo had always mentioned that she wouldn't be the one to awaken, and that she wouldn't be ready if she did, as it had been said that her distant descendent would awaken.

She confessed that she felt unstable and feared what would happen if she couldn't control her powers, wondering whether she was the reason that Shinsoo had left. Nevertheless, Cygnus noted that her awakening had allowed her to save Shinsoo's life and make the Cygnus Knights stronger, and so she would not regret what had happened. She believed that Shinsoo would one day return to guide her, and until then, she vowed that she would use her power to bring peace to Maple World.

Soon after, Mihile heard Shinsoo's voice calling to him. Shinsoo asked him to come find her, as he deserved to know the truth. Mihile followed Shinsoo's call to Leafre, where he found the divine beast waiting for him. Shinsoo asked him if he knew about the Transcendents who maintained balance over life, light, and time, with the Overseers having brought them into the world in order to serve as agents of that balance.

However, Shinsoo revealed that after many long years, the balance had been broken. She told Mihile that one of Cygnus' future descendants had been destined to become a new Transcendent. Though Cygnus had meant to lay the foundation for that future Transcendent, the shock of seeing Shinsoo at the verge of death had prematurely awakened her dormant power.

Though Cygnus was not herself a Transcendent, she wielded a portion of the Transcendent's power, which Shinsoo lamented was power that she had never been meant to control of contain. Mihile asked Shinsoo whether that meant that Cygnus had changed her destiny, to which Shinsoo replied that it could be viewed in such a way. She confessed that she had never expected such a thing to happen, adding that she had no idea what to do if that power became too much for Cygnus.

She admitted that she had little power of her own left, as she had expended most of it to build Ereve and strengthen its guardians. As a result, she feared that she didn't have enough power left to protect Cygnus. Nevertheless, she noted that her duty remained as a survivor of the Ancient War to keep the world in balance.

She explained that she was unsure whether that duty meant that she needed to separate Cygnus from her Transcendent powers or to teach her how to use it. In order to find answers, Shinsoo had left Ereve, as she feared that without those answers, Cygnus' powers would spiral out of control. She realized that Cygnus was likely worried and confused, and she added that she was sorry that she couldn't be at Cygnus' side.

Shinsoo noted that Mihile must be worried as well, adding that they both knew the pain of being the helpless protector. She then asked Mihile if they, the Guardian of the Empress, would watch over Cygnus in her stead, believing that they had the strength to do so. After Mihile agreed, Shinsoo asked him to help Cygnus calm the chaos of the world.

Hoping to do something to help Cygnus, the Knight returned to Neinheart and told him about their conversation with Shinsoo. Neinheart was surprised to learn that Cygnus held the power of a Transcendent and asked the Knight to keep it between themselves. He added that as for Shinsoo, one could scarcely comprehend her at the best of times. He explained that their first priority was to build up the strength of the Alliance.

He also added that their enemies wouldn't give them the luxury of time, and that between the Black Wings, the Commanders, and the Black Mage himself, the Alliance needed to be as strong as possible. However, he noted that the Knight was living proof of how strong they could become and asked them to stay the course.

Temple of Time[]

While exploring the Temple of Time, Mihile's memories were drained by Dodo. After being told by the Record Keeper to return to where his adventure began, Mihile decided to return to Ereve and spoke with Neinheart, who told him that he remembered when they first met in the remote forest. He added that Mihile had seemed rather pathetic and supposed that it could be considered a fond memory of sorts.

Final Quest[]

Shinsoo's voice reached out to Mihile, telling him that he had proven his place besides the Empress as her protector. She explained that though the light inside him had grown from a spark to a brilliant star, there was still something that he needed to learn about the connection between the Knight of Light and Shinsoo's Teardrop. Through her power, Shinsoo summoned Mihile to her hidden resting spot in Leafre, where she began telling him the truth.

She explained that before the invasion of the Black Mage, when Empress Aria had still lived, Freud had come to Ereve in order to make a request. He had shown her the Seal Stone of Ereve, which he had explained held the power to restore the world as a failsafe in the event that the Black Mage succeeded in destroying the world. With the Seal Stones imbued with the power of time, Freud had hoped that they would be able to restore Maple World to the way it was, and so he explained that he had been hiding several all over the world, with the one that he had been presenting to Shinsoo being meant for Ereve.

Shinsoo explained that she had accepted the Seal Stone from Freud and had agreed to become its keeper. She then explained that soon after, Empress Aria had lost her life to Lotus and Orchid, who had also killed her protector, the Knight of Light, and had destroyed his Soul Shield. In the tragedy, however, the light had still persisted in the form of the Knight of Light's protégé, who had taken on his master's mantle as the next Knight of Light.

Shinsoo explained that she had accepted the Seal Stone from Freud and had agreed to become its keeper. She then explained that soon after, Empress Aria had lost her life to Lotus and Orchid, who had also killed her protector, the Knight of Light, and had destroyed his Soul Shield. In the tragedy, however, the light had still persisted in the form of the Knight of Light's protégé, who had taken on his master's mantle as the next Knight of Light.

As Shinsoo had grown too weak to protect the Seal Stone without a living Empress to claim her power, she had instead reforged the Soul Shield and had placed the gemstone inside of it. Having shed many tears for Aria on that sad day, Shinsoo had also given the Seal Stone a new name - Shinsoo's Teardrop - in memory of Aria's death.

Since then, it had been the Knight of Light's duty to guard the Seal Stone, until Chromile's death had broken the chain. However, centuries later, a new Empress had returned to lead Ereve, with Mihile's actions securing the Seal Stone's safety as well.[4] Mihile told Shinsoo that with or without the Seal Stone, he was still the Knight of Light, and that he was still committed to protecting the Empress, Ereve, and Maple World. Shinsoo was pleased by his dedication and sent him back to Ereve, where Cygnus gave him a token made from Chromile's broken Soul Shield.

Fifth Job Advancement[]

Upon entering the Erda Flow and meeting with the Goddess of Maple World, the Goddess asks the player what it is that they cherish most in the world. Mihile gets to choose between Empress Cygnus or his Chief Knights.

Friend Story[]

Mihile gets exclusive dialogue after first encountering Hawkeye, Eckhart, and Mihile in Shinsoo International School, in which he wonders why one of them looks just like him.

Black Heaven[]

The day before the operation, Empress Cygnus addressed her knights and told them that Gelimer was on his way to Henesys. Though she warned that the battle would be difficult, she also reminded them that they were the guardians of Maple World as Cygnus Knights, rallying them behind her banner.

That night, Mihile found Cygnus standing atop a cliff gazing at the sky. As he approached her, Cygnus noted that Mihile seemed anxious, though he denied it. She reminded Mihile that she knew him better than that and asked if there was anything he wanted to talk about. Mihile told Cygnus that the Alliance had never been in an aerial battle and wondered if they were sufficiently prepared.

Cygnus told Mihile not to worry, as their Alliance was the strongest that Maple World had ever seen, with even the support of the legendary Heroes who sealed the Black Mage. She added that the real question was whether they were prepared to sacrifice in order to win. Mihile told her that the Cygnus Knights weren't afraid of sacrifices, though Cygnus replied that she was. She feared losing even a single person and asked Mihile to promise that everyone would return. Mihile, ever loyal, immediately promised and vowed that they would always be at her side. Cygnus told Mihile that she was glad that she could always count on him.

After Athena Pierce and the player fight their way to the main deck, Athena gives a word of encouragement to the player as they charge into battle, which depends on their class. For Mihile, Athena tells him to show their enemies the power of a Chief Knight.

When the Alliance leaders send off the player at the end of the story, Mihile gets an exclusive script with Cygnus. Cygnus tells Mihile to have a safe trip, to which he tells Cygnus that he'll be back soon, once he learns of their enemy's plan. He then pauses, causing Cygnus to note that he seems sad. Mihile explains that he may be gone for awhile, causing Cygnus to agree that it is indeed sad. However, she replies that they'll be together again, if Maple World is in danger, as she knows that they can always count on him, just like during the Black Heaven crisis. She then tells Mihile that she looks forward to having their great knight back again before affectionately calling him her great knight.

Vanishing Journey[]

After the player defeats Arma, Kao will speak to the player while being carried through the cave. For Mihile, Kao tells him to seize the opportunity and to carry out the Empress' will to protect the world. Kao explains that he had lost his memories in the fight against the Black Mage and had forgotten the promise that he had made to the Empress, because of which, he believes that he no longer have the right to call himself a Knight.

Moonbridge[]

Shortly before the Alliance fleet takes off, the player will meet with Empress Cygnus, who tells them that the emblems of the Alliance being distributed to their soldiers represents their mutual trust and the courage to stand against evil. She then shows them the jewel on her wrist that Shinsoo had given her and explains that as commander, it is her duty to nurture that trust and courage, adding that she is determined to do just that. Mihile gets exclusive dialogue, in which he vows that he'll protect the Empress with that same determination.

At the end of the Moonbridge storyline, Mihile gets an extra quest with Neinheart, who asks him if he had seen the light that the Empress had wielded to block Gloom's attack. Neinheart notes that her power was much stronger than what she had used to save Shinsoo after Damien's attack.

He reminds Mihile that the Cygnus Knights' power is directly linked to that of the Empress, to which Mihile notes that he can feel a surge of strength within himself. Neinheart explains that though he doesn't know what this means for the future, the boost in power is nevertheless helpful for their current situation. Following this conversation, Mihile's 5th job skill “Empress Cygnus's Blessing” gets upgraded into “Transcendent Cygnus's Blessing”.

Labyrinth of Suffering[]

After Cygnus tells Neinheart that she will lead the fleet into Tenebris in the Adversary's place, Mihile gets exclusive dialogue, in which he notes to himself that the Empress has grown much stronger, and that he'll support her as best as he can.

When the player first meets with Azalin - Hilla disguised as a Night Walker - she tells Mihile that as a Knight, she's always looked up to his example, and that she'd always wonder if it was even possible to be like him. Upon finally meeting him, however, she laughs that he's more ordinary than she'd expected. Mihile gets offended and wonders to himself what she's implying, to which she asks if she's hit a nerve before adding that she didn't mean it, and that she'd just been thinking out loud.

After the Adversary collapses into despair as a result of Hilla's machinations, they pass out in a void of darkness within their own mind. As their morale and strength threaten to diminish completely, the mysterious divine light speaks to them in the form of someone close to them and provides them motivation to continue.

For Mihile, the voice of Empress Cygnus asks him why he risks his life to save others. Mihile tells her that it's because everyone is that precious to him, to which Cygnus asks him why he cares so much for Maple World, and what his purpose is. Mihile replies that Maple World is the home where his loved ones live, and that it's a precious place, filled with all their memories.

Cygnus asks him if he can remember what he needs to do now, to which Mihile begins to say hopelessly that everyone is already dead, and he has nowhere to go back to, as everyone - all the knights who had placed their faith in him - have been killed right before his eyes. He adds that there's nothing that he can do, and that he's completely helpless.

He then asks what else he can do, to which Cygnus tells him to open his eyes and see for himself, explaining that even if Hilla covers his eyes, she can never cover the truth. She asks him to open his eyes, pick himself up, and do what he has to do, reminding him that all roads exist inside his heart, and to never forget that. As the voice fades away, Mihile recognizes the voice as belonging to Empress Cygnus.

Limina[]

When the Adversary faces the Black Mage, he tells them that their path has always been preordained. In response to his words, Mihile vows that he'll transcend the destiny that the Black Mage has created for the sake of the Empress and for Maple World.

After the Adversary scatters into Erda after killing the Black Mage, they awaken in the Erda Flow, where the White Mage thanks them for putting an end to the battle and helping him liberate the world from the influence of the Overseers. After the conversation, the Adversary will return back to the real world. As they do, the White Mage will give them a unique title based on their class; the title he gives to Mihile is "Brave Knight of the Empress".

After the final battle, the Adversary will return back to the Outpost and speak with Neinheart and the other leaders of the Alliance. For Mihile, Neinheart tells him that everyone in Maple World is grateful to him, adding that it's thanks to him that the Alliance was able to rally around Cygnus, who led them to victory. Cygnus agrees and notes that it's thanks to him that they were able to gain everyone's trust and unite as one.

Aftermath[]

At the Conference Pavilion, Cygnus met with Mihile and noted that the centuries-long war had finally come to an end. Mihile told her that it was thanks to her leadership, but Cygnus replied that it was instead thanks to everyone's noble sacrifice. Mihile then told her that there was something that had wanted to ask. He reminisced that when she had first discovered him when they were younger, she had seen the light within him. He then asked how she was so sure that he could become a Knight of Light when he himself had doubted it.

Cygnus told him that she still remembered the day when they had first met and how he hadn't hesitated to save her. She explained that when he had taken her hand while saving her from the wild dogs, she had witnessed the brightest light that she had ever seen before. She added that it hadn't just been the wild dogs either, as he hadn't hesitated when a greater threat had loomed, asking if he remembered Atan. She reminded him of what she had said when he had defended her from Atan, which was that his warm heart that valued life was enough for him to be the guardian of Maple World.

Cygnus then asked him a a question of her own, explaining that when they had first met each other, she hadn't been great either, as she had merely been a young and powerless girl in spite of having ascended the throne, and so she wondered why he had agreed to follow her. Mihile replied that his father, Chromile, had reminded him that serving the Empress was the reason why he had been able to awaken his light. He explained that the reason why he had been able to awaken and maintain his light was because he had the heart to protect her. He then swore that he would continue to do so until the day he died, and that he would follow only her into the future.

Hotel Arcus[]

When Belle expresses her surprise at Irena being unable to distinguish between different types of screwdrivers, Irena retorts that though that might be common knowledge in a group obsessed with machines like the Resistance, it wasn't something that the Cygnus Knights concerned themselves with. For Mihile, Irena will ask him to agree with her, to which he responds by telling her not to bring him into it.

Arteria[]

When Neinheart asks the Adversary to join Eckhart at the battlefront, Mihile gets exclusive dialogue, in which Neinheart notes that he and Eckhart have worked together many times before.

If the player is Mihile, Oz will omit mentioning that Mihile is in Grandis while describing where the other Chief Knights are.

Before the Adversary leaves to rescue Cygnus, Shinsoo calls to the Adversary and addresses them with a unique title based on their class; the title she gives to Mihile is "Shield of the Empress".

While Shinsoo gives a portion of her power to the Adversary through the World Heart, Mihile gets exclusive dialogue, in which Shinsoo wonders how long it's been since they've spoken like this. She notes that it's only been a short time for her, but it must have been a long time for a human like him. She adds that the small shield, which was once barely large enough to protect the Empress, has grown enough that it can now shield the entire world. She then asks him, as always, to use that power to protect Cygnus.

Mihile gets exclusive dialogue that replaces the first portion of Cygnus' dialogue after she sacrifices herself. Mihile tells her not to lose consciousness, as she may never wake up if she closes her eyes. Cygnus replies that it's alright, explaining that even though he's the one who protects her, he doesn't always accept help back. She then tells him how glad she is that he wasn't hurt. She explains that though he's the Knight of Light whose duty is to defend the Empress, because of him, everyone else in the world will be able to live on. She adds that from now on, she'll leave the Alliance and the world in his hands.

When the Adversary arrives at Shinsoo's Refuge in order to visit a comatose Cygnus, Mihile get exclusive dialogue, in which Shinsoo greets him as the Empress' guardian.

Mihile characters are unable to complete the "Mihile's Return" side quest, in which the Adversary and Mihile visit a sleeping Cygnus at Shinsoo's Refuge together.

Carcion[]

In several cases where the Adversary speaks to Eckhart, Mihile gets a slightly modified way in which he addresses Eckhart, meant to reflect their dynamics as colleagues who have worked together for a long time. One particular instance of this is when the Adversary asks Eckhart to target the Specter commander during the attack on the sanctuary, in which Mihile asks Eckhart whether he already knows what to do before telling him to target the Specter commander.

Story (Old, Pre-Ignition)[]

Main Story[]

Discovery[]

After having struggled to repel the Black Wings' invasion before her coronation, Cygnus realized that Ereve lacked the military strength to protect Maple World. To remedy this, Cygnus' first act as Empress was to create the Cygnus Knights, an order of knights who would defend the people of Maple World from the Black Wings and other threats. Having heard the stories of the legendary Knight of Light, Chromile, she and Neinheart attempted to track him down, but were only able to find his son.

As a baby, Chromile's son had been brought by his father to a shopkeeper named Mr. Limbert, who had begrudgingly raised the boy, though not without inflicting much abuse upon him. After testing the boy to see if he was truly Chromile's son, Cygnus and Neinheart brought him to Ereve. As the boy had no name, having only been called ‘Kiddo' by Limbert, Cygnus gave him the name Mihile, meaning ‘Born of Light'.

Investigating Chromile[]

Neinheart began overseeing Mihile's training, but when Mihile discovered a document detailing Neinheart's order to investigate Chromile, he grew unfocused from his training, as he incorrectly concluded that Neinheart didn't believe that he was Chromile's son. Upon being confronted about the matter, Neinheart told Mihile that the one thing he was certain about was that Mihile was indeed Chromile's son.

Knowing that Mihile's doubt would get in the way of his training, Neinheart sent him to investigate his own father in Perion. There, Mihile helped 10 Boogies, an informant of Ereve, with her assignments in exchange for information on Chromile. She directed him to an archeologist named Winston, who told him that Chromile, who had once been a great warrior, had gone penniless after his wife's death and had retreated to Sleepywood. Informing Mihile that Sleepywood was out of his league at his current strength, Winston suggested visiting Chromile's tent in southern Perion.

After seeing how pathetically his father had lived, Mihile wondered how his mother's death had such an impact on Chromile that he would abandon everything, including his own son. Just then, a group of assailants arrived and began attacking Mihile. After defeating them, Mihile spoke with their leader, who revealed that, long ago, they had kidnapped a baby Mihile and his mother. According to the head assailant, all Chromile had needed to do to save his wife was to confront them, but Chromile had been too scared to face them and had allowed his wife die.

Now full of doubt about whether his father was truly a good man, Mihile returned to Ereve and voiced his concerns to Neinheart, who advised him that in such situations, he should look for the whole truth instead of assuming that he had all the facts. Mihile then spoke with Cygnus about his doubts on whether his father was a good man, whether he was truly his father's son, and his fear of being swallowed up by the same darkness that had consumed his father. Cygnus reassured him that she could feel that he had a good heart, and that she had complete faith in him.

Reassured, Mihile decided to heed Neinheart's words and returned to Perion in order to investigate the full truth. Upon returning back, 10 Boogies told him that she had seen Winston leaving Chromile's tent with some of his things. Furious, Mihile confronted Winston and demanded that he return everything he had taken, revealing himself as Chromile's son. However, Winston rebuffed him, claiming that Mihile had no proof to substantiate his claim. Nevertheless, he allowed Mihile to look at the diary he had found, provided that he could obtain it from the monsters who had stolen it.

After a long hunt, Mihile found the diary and the torn pages that the monsters had stolen. He then read Chromile's last entries, which detailed the circumstances of the kidnapping. He learned that the mysterious assailants had kidnapped both Mihile and his mother and had told Chromile to choose one person to rescue. At his wife's insistence, Chromile had chosen to rescue his son, resulting in his wife's death.

Spiraling deep into depression, Chromile had decided that he couldn't raise his son, as he knew that he was heading down a dark path. He had left Mihile with Limbert and had retreated to Sleepywood, never to be heard from again. Realizing that Chromile had left for his sake, Mihile found the closure he needed and swore to make his father proud.

Competing with Irena[]

Soon after, Neinheart contacted Mihile and told him that a new knight, Irena, had been accepted by Cygnus into their ranks. When Mihile met her, he was amazed when she told him that she had skipped training in Ereve in favor of coming straight to Victoria Island. Mihile was then contacted by Cygnus, who mentioned that Perion had rare Fire Flowers that she loved. Mihile decided to pick one for Cygnus, but when he presented it to the Empress, she told him that Irena had already gotten one for her.

Neinheart then told Mihile that Hersha, an informant in Ellinia, had reported an alarmingly increasing number of Evil Eyes. Mihile rushed to defeat them, but once again, he discovered that Irena had beaten him. Next, Mihile was contacted by Roca, an informant in Henesys, who told him that mutant Mixed Golems had appeared in the Golem Temple. Mihile rushed to the Golem Temple and began attacking the Golems, though he was unable to find the mutant breed. Roca then told him that Irena had already taken care of it, and that he had forgotten to let Mihile know.

Frustrated, Mihile chastised himself for being so preoccupied with finding his father instead of training. He sought out Irena and asked her what made her so different. Irena told him that she wasn't strong, but rather, she practiced diligently every day to get to the level that she was at. Resolving to redeem himself, Mihile was then contacted by Neinheart, who told him that a keepsake of Empress Aria had been discovered in northern Perion.

As the northern region was much more dangerous, he told Mihile to take Irena with him. However, Mihile felt that handling the mission alone would demonstrate his strength, and so he neglected to tell Irena and found the keepsake on his own. To his shock, Neinheart was furious and told him that he needed knights whom he could trust to follow his orders, and that he needed Mihile to be a leader, not a show-off.

After reflecting on his actions, Mihile realized that there was no shame in relying on others, and that trying to do everything alone was where his father had gone wrong. He went to apologize to Irena for being jealous of her, but she laughed and explained that she had been working hard because she had thought that she couldn't compete with him. With their misunderstanding resolved, the two became good friends.

Puppeteer in the Shadows[]

Soon after, Neinheart contacted Mihile and told him about the legend of the Black Mage and the Heroes who had sealed him away, as well as the Black Wings and their mission to revive the Black Mage. Knowing that the Black Wings would inevitably target Cygnus, he asked Mihile to bring back ingredients to reinforce the protective barrier around Cygnus, though he asked that he keep it from her so as not to worry her about the possibility of assailants coming after her.

Cygnus, however, found out that Mihile and Neinheart were doing something behind her back, and though she didn't ask him to explain, she expressed her commitment to keeping Maple World safe, as well as her doubts about being able to fill the large shoes of Aria. Neinheart then asked Mihile to investigate Cold Eyes, whose movements had made it clear that the monsters around Victoria Island were getting larger and more organized.

Second Job Advancement[]

Neinheart then summoned Mihile to take the exam to become an Apprentice Knight. After passing with flying colors, Mihile went on a journey to become stronger.

Riding Mimiana[]

Some time later, Neinheart contacted Mihile and explained that it was unusual that someone who had been an Apprentice Knight for so long would still be walking on their own feet. He wrote Mihile a letter of introduction and told him to show it to Kiridu in the Hatchery, who would teach him to ride monsters.

At the Hatchery, Kiridu scoffed that Neinheart didn't need to write a letter, as it was obvious that anyone who was coming to see him had to be from Ereve. He explained that the Knights rode Mimianas of the Mimi race, all of whom were native to the island. He urged Mihile to consider his Mimiana as both a friend and a comrade, rather than just a mode of transportation, explaining that creating such a bond was the very reason why the Cygnus Knights grew their Mimianas themselves.

He gave Mihile a Mimiana egg and told him that it would develop by sharing his experiences with it. Soon after, Mimiana hatched and Mihile brought it to Kiridu. He told Mihile that Mimiana's bones were too weak to handle a saddle, and so he told Mihile to seek out Kenta in the Aquarium in order to obtain his Special Supplements. After paying a hefty fee, Mihile brought the supplements to Kiridu, who fed them to Mimiana and taught Mihile how to ride it, giving him a Saddle as well.

Third Job Advancement[]

Soon after, he was called back to take another exam, after which he became an Official Knight.

Birth of an Alliance[]

While continuing his training, Mihile was contacted by Neinheart, who explained that the Empress was on the brink of making an important decision. Before she did, however, she wanted the counsel of each of her knights, and so all the Cygnus Knights had been ordered to return to Ereve immediately.

Mihile reported to Cygnus, who thanked him for returning to see her. She told him she was afraid that, despite everything they had done, the Black Mage's threat continued to grow. She also confessed that she hadn't been as strong of a leader as Maple World needed. With the Black Wings still holding Edelstein and rumors of Orchid's return, their enemies continued to grow stronger while the rift between Ereve and the Resistance was wider than ever, with even the Explorers beginning to lose their trust in her.

She had also heard rumors from the Temple of Time that people were calling the Cygnus Knights traitors. Because of this, she was crestfallen that she had failed to earn the trust of Maple World and asked him to go to the Temple of Time in order to meet with one of her agents, Della, and collect her report on why the Cygnus Knights were being called traitors. She told him that, once she had heard the source of the rumor, she would decide on the future course of the Cygnus Knights.

After traveling to the Temple of Time, Mihile met with Della, who told him that inside the Gate to the Future, Cygnus had sent the Knights to attack the people of Maple World, resulting in her being known as the Axle of Evil. However, she noted that something seemed off, as not only would Cygnus never betray her people, but Shinsoo's voice also seemed strange there as well. Because of this, Della was planning to go back inside to investigate, but told him to give her report to Cygnus. Mihile returned to Ereve and gave Della's report to Cygnus, who was shocked at the future that awaited her.

Soon after, Cygnus summoned Mihile and told him that, despite how difficult it would be, she strongly believed that forming an alliance would be the best thing for Maple World and asked him to tell Neinheart of her decision. After being informed that Cygnus had made up her mind, Neinheart asked him to invite the other major powers of Maple World to the upcoming conference.[5]

Explorers:[]

Mihile was asked to invite the Explorers' Guild by giving Neinheart's letter to Athena Pierce. As she had lived through the Black Mage's tyranny, Neinheart hoped that she would understand the necessity of the conference. In Henesys, Athena thanked Mihile for the invitation and told him that she would see them at the conference.

Resistance:[]

Mihile was asked to deliver the Empress' invitation to Claudine. He found her in her public guise in Edelstein, but she refused to read the letter, claiming that the Cygnus Knights had nothing to say that she wanted to hear. However, Mihile was persistent and Claudine agreed to read the letter if he did her a favor.

She told Mihile to go into the Verne Mine and look for a laboratory there, explaining that he would find a cave hidden behind the mine and told him to listen for a voice. Mihile followed Claudine's instructions and arrived at Gelimer's lab, where he heard Vita's voice. After confirming with Claudine that he had heard a voice, she agreed to read the letter and told him that she would discuss the proposed alliance with the other Resistance leaders.

Aran:[]

Mihile arrived at Rien, where Neinheart had instructed them to find his sister Lilin, explaining that, in addition to the Explorers and the Resistance, they also needed to invite others who could garner respect for their cause. He believed that the legendary hero Aran could boost their alliance's legitimacy through her status. Mihile delivered the letter to Lilin, who was pleased by the news and told him to expect Aran at the conference.

After receiving unanimous confirmations, the First Continental Conference took place and the Maple Alliance was officially created.

Raising Mimio[]

Neinheart reached out to Mihile and told him that he needed to upgrade his mount, explaining that it was unbefitting of him to still be riding a Mimiana as an Official Knight. He then sent Mihile to Kiridu in order to learn enhanced monster riding. Kiridu told him that Mimiana could become a more powerful creature through shedding, though he added that it would require a special formula used for the dragons of Leafre. After obtaining the Concentrated Formula, Mihile fed it to Mimiana, which molted into Mimio.

Fourth Job Advancement[]

As Mihile continued getting stronger, Neinheart told him that the number of Knights had become too large to manage, and that he was planning to divide them into five different categories, with a Chief Knight leading each one. He added that many of the knights looked up to Mihile as an example and asked if he would be willing to lead one branch, but Mihile asked for time to consider it, as he was unsure about becoming such a prominent leader.

While he was thinking it over, Neinheart contacted him again and told him that the Black Wings had invaded and had enchanted some of the knights into attacking Cygnus. Rushing back to Ereve, Mihile made short work of the ensorcelled knights. Now hailed as the hero of Ereve, many began to already refer to Mihile as a Chief Knight. With no choice, Mihile accepted and became the Chief Knight of Light.

Empress' Grace[]

Soon after his appointment as Chief Knight, Mihile spoke to Cygnus and asked her for more power. However, Cygnus explained that she was currently too weak, and so she asked him to collect rare Peridot gems that the Rashes of Minar Forest held, which contained the power of the sun. He brought them to Cygnus, who accepted them and used their power to boost his strength.

Noble Mind[]

Neinheart reached out to Mihile and asked him to meet with Della at the Temple of Time. There, Della explained that another crack had opened in the Temple of Time, which led to the past, as well as an altar, where she had briefly seen Arkarium and Rhinne before she had been chased off by the monsters nearby. Mihile decided to help her investigate and discovered the secret passageway into the Dimensional Schism near a fountain by the Three Doors.

Della then asked him to break Arkarium's wards, and so she told them to obtain Lambent Esssence from Neinheart and combine it with Dragon Warrants from the monsters of Leafre. In Ereve, Neinheart gave Mihile a Light Catcher and instructed him to capture the elemental spirits in the Hallowed Ground to create the Lambent Essence. Mihile then brought the ingredients to Della, who explained that the Dragon Warrants weren't for the spell, but simply to help boost her courage.

Mihile then entered the Dimensional Schism and defeated the corrupted monsters before using the Lambent Essence to break Arkarium's barrier. After breaking the barrier and thinning out the monsters, Mihile confronted Arkarium and defeated him, forcing him to retreat. He then returned back to Ereve, where Neinheart asked him to bring back a Stained Soul, which contained Arkarium's corruption. As Arkarium now existed out of time, Mihile was able to confront him once again and defeat him in order to obtain the Stained Soul.

Mihile brought back the soul to Neinheart, who believed that the corruption of the soul might be the key to undoing the Black Mage, though he doubted that it would be so simple. To reward Mihile for his efforts, Neinheart taught him a powerful skill called Noble Mind, which Mihile strengthened by collecting more Stained Souls from Arkarium.

The Birth of Shinjo[]

Neinheart reached out to Mihile and told him that Kiridu was looking for him, as there was a problem with Mimio. Mihile met with Kiridu, who explained that his advancement to Chief Knight posed a problem. Though Mimio grew stronger as its master did, even Mimio had its limits, and its health was quickly deteriorating as a result. Kiridu placed Mimio inside a special incubator, hoping that it would help it recover. To his shock, however, Mimio began weakening even faster. Realizing that there was no other choice, Kiridu instructed Mihile to take Mimio to Shinsoo, whose power had created every mount in Ereve.

Shinsoo told Mihile that Mimio had grown tired from its constant battles alongside him and asked him to let Mimio go. Mihile refused and began arguing with Shinsoo, claiming that he would not let go of his dear companion. However, Shinsoo soon helped Mihile understand that Mimio was in pain, and that selfishly holding onto it would only make it suffer more.

Reluctantly, Mihile agreed to give Mimio up, and Shinsoo used her power to send it back to where it came from. To her surprise, however, Mimio returned back to Mihile's side on its own. Shinsoo explained that Mihile's attachment to Mimio combined with its strong will had allowed it to manifest itself without her power. She then gave it the new name Shinjo, declaring that it no longer needed her power to stay in the world.

Cygnus Awakens[]

Some time later, Neinheart gave Mihile a special assignment to serve as part of the security detail to protect Empress Cygnus at the next Alliance meeting, which was to be the first Alliance meeting held outside Ereve. Neinheart had agreed to the change in location because Cygnus needed to learn more about Maple World, which could not happen if she always remained in Ereve.

However, he refused to compromise her safety and reminded Mihile that security needed to be iron-clad. Mihile met Cygnus and the other Chief Knights at the Station to Ereve on the Six Path Crossway. Just as they were about to head to the Alliance meeting, Neinheart saw that Kiku had arrived, and that he was injured.

Kiku told them that Ereve had been attacked. He explained that Shinsoo was fighting off the invaders, but that the situation seemed bad. Neinheart asked Kiku who had attacked Ereve, to which Kiku said that it was an unknown man with grey skin and purple hair. Cygnus decided that she would return along with the rest of the Chief Knights.

They wondered whether it was a good idea, but Neinheart explained that the attack on Ereve could be a decoy to draw the Chief Knights away from Cygnus. He decided that they would all return to Ereve and postpone the Alliance meeting. Neinheart wondered what the enemy's goal could be in attacking Ereve, if not a trap. He wondered whether they were after the World Tree, but thought that fighting Shinsoo just to take the World Tree was too risky a plan.

Just then, the Knights arrived in Ereve, only to find the entire island in ruins. For an instant, they saw Damien smirking in front of Shinsoo's body before he teleported away with Alicia. The Knights rushed ahead and found Shinsoo lying motionless, causing Cygnus to burst into tears and cry over Shinsoo's body.

Suddenly, a surge of power welled up inside her, causing a large water barrier to envelop around herself and Shinsoo. Mihile rushed forward in an attempt to save the Empress, but found that his attacks did nothing. Neinheart was shocked at the sight of Cygnus constructing a barrier with her own power, and not with Shinsoo's, which he had believed to be impossible. Within the water barrier, Cygnus experienced an awakening and a transformation. With her new powers, she touched Shinsoo's body and restored vitality to the divine beast.

Over the next few months, the Knights rebuilt the city after Damien's attack. Neinheart spoke with Mihile and explained that after Cygnus' awakening, her new power meant that the Cygnus Knights, who drew their strength from her, had also become stronger. He told Mihile that he would have preferred that Shinsoo fill him in on the details, though that was no longer possible, as Shinsoo had left Ereve soon after Cygnus had saved her life. He wondered how the Empress was taking it, as the two had never been separated since her coronation. He then asked Mihile to go see the Empress, as he believed that it would make her happy.

Sure enough, Cygnus was pleased to see Mihile and commented on how different Ereve was. She told him that she hadn't been feeling like herself as of late. She explained that her powers had awakened when she thought that Shinsoo had died, though things were now much different. She also explained that Shinsoo had once told her that her descendent would be the one to awaken, but against all expectations, it had been herself. She told Mihile that she didn't know how this twist of events would turn out and confessed that she felt unstable.

She explained that she was afraid of whether she had caused her awakening to happen and wondered if that had driven Shinsoo to leave her. Though she felt guilty, she told Mihile that she still didn't regret what had happened, as her awakening had allowed her to both save Shinsoo and give strength to the Knights. She decided that she wouldn't ponder on whether she was the cause, and that she believed that Shinsoo would one day return to guide her. Until then, she vowed that she would use her power to bring peace to Maple World.

Soon after, Mihile heard Shinsoo's voice calling to him. Shinsoo asked him to come find her, claiming that he deserved to know the truth. Mihile followed Shinsoo's call to Leafre, where he found the divine beast waiting for him. Shinsoo asked him if he knew about the Transcendents who maintained balance over life, light, and time. She then explained that there was a fourth Transcendent who was destined to be born in the future.

Shinsoo also explained that her true purpose was not to guide Cygnus, but to ensure that the fourth Transcendent would one day awaken. She told Mihile that Maple World was not yet ready for its fourth Transcendent, which was why Cygnus' descendent had been fated to be the fourth. However, because of Shinsoo's defeat at Damien's hands, the latent powers of the Transcendent had awakened within Cygnus, though Shinsoo feared that the Empress was too young to handle her Transcendent powers.

She explained that the turn of events had changed everything, as Cygnus had imperfectly awakened. Though she could use some of her Transcendent powers, she was not fully one of them. Shinsoo told Mihile that she didn't know what would happen to Cygnus, and that she feared that Cygnus wouldn't survive unscathed. She explained that she had left Ereve in order to find a way to either suppress and revert Cygnus, or to complete Cygnus' awakening so that she could help Cygnus before she got hurt.

Shinsoo told Mihile that she realized that Cygnus was likely worried and confused, adding that she was sorry that she could not be at Cygnus' side. She then asked Mihile if he would watch over Cygnus in her stead, believing that he had the strength to do so. She then gave him her blessing, granting him a new power that would allow him to better protect their Empress.

Temple of Time[]

While exploring the Temple of Time, Mihile's memories were drained by Dodo. After being told by the Record Keeper to return to where his adventure began, Mihile decided to return to Ereve and spoke with Neinheart, who told him that he remembered when they first met in at Mr. Limbert's shop. He added that Mihile had seemed rather pathetic and supposed that it could be considered a fond memory of sorts.

Final Quest[]

Cygnus reached out to Mihile and told him that as the Knight of Light and the protector of virtue, his presence was an inspiration to their people. Though she apologized for adding more weight on his shoulders, she asked Mihile whether he would agree to take on the training of the Noblesse that wished to follow him as Dawn Warriors, which he readily agreed to.

Fifth Job Advancement[]

Upon entering the Erda Flow and meeting with the Goddess of Maple World, the Goddess asks the player what it is that they cherish most in the world. Mihile gets to choose between Empress Cygnus or his Chief Knights.

Friend Story[]

Mihile gets exclusive dialogue after first encountering Hawkeye, Eckhart, and Mihile in Shinsoo International School, in which he wonders why one of them looks just like him.

Black Heaven[]

The day before the operation, Empress Cygnus addressed her knights and told them that Gelimer was on his way to Henesys. Though she warned that the battle would be difficult, she also reminded them that they were the guardians of Maple World as Cygnus Knights, rallying them behind her banner.

That night, Mihile found Cygnus standing atop a cliff, gazing at the sky. As he approached her, Cygnus noted that Mihile seemed anxious, though he denied it. She reminded Mihile that she knew him better than that and asked if there was anything that he wanted to talk about. Mihile told Cygnus that the Alliance had never been in an aerial battle before and he wondered whether they were sufficiently prepared. Cygnus told Mihile not to worry, as their Alliance was the strongest that Maple World had ever seen, having even the support of the legendary Heroes who had sealed the Black Mage.

She added that the real question was whether they were prepared to sacrifice in order to win. Mihile told her that the Cygnus Knights weren't afraid of sacrifices, to which Cygnus told him that she was. She feared losing even a single person and asked Mihile to promise that everyone would return. Mihile, ever loyal, immediately promised and vowed that the Cygnus Knights would always be at her side. Cygnus then told Mihile that she was glad that she could always count on him.

After Athena Pierce and the player fight their way to the main deck, Athena gives a word of encouragement to the player as they charge into battle, which depends on their class. For Mihile, Athena tells him to show their enemies the power of a Chief Knight.

When the Alliance leaders send off the player at the end of the story, Mihile gets an exclusive script with Cygnus. Cygnus tells Mihile to have a safe trip, to which he tells Cygnus that he'll be back soon, once he learns of their enemy's plan. He then pauses, causing Cygnus to note that he seems sad. Mihile explains that he may be gone for awhile, causing Cygnus to agree that it is indeed sad. However, she replies that they'll be together again, if Maple World is in danger, as she knows that they can always count on him, just like during the Black Heaven crisis. She then tells Mihile that she looks forward to having their great knight back again before affectionately calling him her great knight.

Moonbridge[]

Shortly before the Alliance fleet takes off, the player will meet with Empress Cygnus, who tells them that the emblems of the Alliance being distributed to their soldiers represents their mutual trust and the courage to stand against evil. She then shows them the jewel on her wrist that Shinsoo had given her and explains that as commander, it is her duty to nurture that trust and courage, adding that she is determined to do just that. Mihile gets exclusive dialogue, in which he vows that he'll protect the Empress with that same determination.

At the end of the Moonbridge storyline, Mihile gets an extra quest with Neinheart, who asks him if he had seen the light that the Empress had wielded to block Gloom's attack. Neinheart notes that her power was much stronger than what she had used to save Shinsoo after Damien's attack.

He reminds Mihile that the Cygnus Knights' power is directly linked to that of the Empress, to which Mihile notes that he can feel a surge of strength within himself. Neinheart explains that though he doesn't know what this means for the future, the boost in power is nevertheless helpful for their current situation. Following this conversation, Mihile's 5th job skill “Empress Cygnus's Blessing” gets upgraded into “Transcendent Cygnus's Blessing”.

Labyrinth of Suffering[]

After Cygnus tells Neinheart that she will lead the fleet into Tenebris in the Adversary's place, Mihile gets exclusive dialogue, in which he notes to himself that the Empress has grown much stronger, and that he'll support her as best as he can.

When the player first meets with Azalin - Hilla disguised as a Night Walker - she tells Mihile that as a Knight, she's always looked up to his example, and that she'd always wonder if it was even possible to be like him. Upon finally meeting him, however, she laughs that he's more ordinary than she'd expected. Mihile gets offended and wonders to himself what she's implying, to which she asks if she's hit a nerve before adding that she didn't mean it, and that she'd just been thinking out loud.

After the Adversary collapses into despair as a result of Hilla's machinations, they pass out in a void of darkness within their own mind. As their morale and strength threaten to diminish completely, the mysterious divine light speaks to them in the form of someone close to them and provides them motivation to continue.

For Mihile, the voice of Empress Cygnus asks him why he risks his life to save others. Mihile tells her that it's because everyone is that precious to him, to which Cygnus asks him why he cares so much for Maple World, and what his purpose is. Mihile replies that Maple World is the home where his loved ones live, and that it's a precious place, filled with all their memories.

Cygnus asks him if he can remember what he needs to do now, to which Mihile begins to say hopelessly that everyone is already dead, and he has nowhere to go back to, as everyone - all the knights who had placed their faith in him - have been killed right before his eyes. He adds that there's nothing that he can do, and that he's completely helpless.

He then asks what else he can do, to which Cygnus tells him to open his eyes and see for himself, explaining that even if Hilla covers his eyes, she can never cover the truth. She asks him to open his eyes, pick himself up, and do what he has to do, reminding him that all roads exist inside his heart, and to never forget that. As the voice fades away, Mihile recognizes the voice as belonging to Empress Cygnus.

Limina[]

When the Adversary faces the Black Mage, he tells them that their path has always been preordained. In response to his words, Mihile vows that he'll transcend the destiny that the Black Mage has created for the sake of the Empress and for Maple World.

After the Adversary scatters into Erda after killing the Black Mage, they awaken in the Erda Flow, where the White Mage thanks them for putting an end to the battle and helping him liberate the world from the influence of the Overseers. After the conversation, the Adversary will return back to the real world. As they do, the White Mage will give them a unique title based on their class; the title he gives to Mihile is "Brave Knight of the Empress".

After the final battle, the Adversary will return back to the Outpost and speak with Neinheart and the other leaders of the Alliance. For Mihile, Neinheart tells him that everyone in Maple World is grateful to him, adding that it's thanks to him that the Alliance was able to rally around Cygnus, who led them to victory. Cygnus agrees and notes that it's thanks to him that they were able to gain everyone's trust and unite as one.

Aftermath[]

In Ereve, Empress Cygnus addressed her Knights and thanked them all for their bravery. She then asked if they were willing to continue following her in the fight against evil, which garnered a rallying cry for Cygnus. Neinheart personally thanked Mihile for his dedication and asked if he would honor them with his support in a time of peace. Mihile told Neinheart that he considered it the highest honor to serve the Empress for as long as he was needed.

Later on, Mihile met with Cygnus at the Conference Pavilion, He reminded her that she had come to visit him when he was a child and asked if she knew then that he would someday become one of her Knights. Cygnus told him that she did, and that she had first noticed him long before then. She explained how she had watched him struggle in a life harder than that of most adults, though he toiled on without complaint, even while surrounded by cruelty on all sides.

When their eyes met for the first time, she told him that she had seen great determination and hope in his eyes as he stood to be a light in the darkness, even then. She then told him that, back then, she had been young and frail and unproven, a mere child with a grand title, and asked why he had decided to believe in her. Mihile told her that, though he was a nameless orphan, it hadn't mattered to her. He explained that when she gave him a name and put her trust in him, he was reborn. He told Cygnus that it was because of her that he was who he was and vowed to believe in her until the day he died.

Hotel Arcus[]

When Belle expresses her surprise at Irena being unable to distinguish between different types of screwdrivers, Irena retorts that though that might be common knowledge in a group obsessed with machines like the Resistance, it wasn't something that the Cygnus Knights concerned themselves with. For Mihile, Irena will ask him to agree with her, to which he responds by telling her not to bring him into it.

Job Advancements[]

2nd Job Advancement[]

Completing Mihile's class story will allow the player to reach level 30, after which the 2nd job advancement is given.

3rd Job Advancement[]

Reach level 60. Talk to Cygnus and and proceed through a cutscene. Defeat 15 Frenzied Drakes and proceed through another cutscene. Talk to Cygnus in order to job advance.

4th Job Advancement[]

Reach level 100. Talk to Neinheart and proceed through a cutscene. Fight through the Ensorcelled Knights and proceed through another cutscene. Talk to Cygnus in order to job advance.

5th Job Advancement[]

For information on the 5th Job Advancement, visit this page.

Gallery[]

Videos[]

Trivia[]

  • Mihile is the first class to be gender-locked.
  • According to the storyline, Mihile is the first job instructor to be recruited into the Cygnus Knights.
  • When battling the future Cygnus, Mihile will have to kill the corrupted future Cygnus Knights, resulting in a theoretical "suicide" as he kills the corrupted future Mihile.
    • However, since Shinsoo claims that this future scenario is just a dream conjured by the Black Mage, the theory is disproved.
Availability of Mihile
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Characters and Skills
Class
Job and Skills (Click on icon for skills)
Beginner

Class Beginner Beginner Skill Link Manager Link Skills

Explorers
Warrior

Class Warrior Hero Class Warrior Paladin Class Warrior Dark Knight

Magician

Class Magician Magician (Fire, Poison) Class Magician Magician (Ice, Lightning) Class Magician Bishop

Bowman

Class Bowman Bowmaster Class Bowman Marksman

Special

Class Pathfinder Pathfinder

Thief

Class Thief Night Lord Class Thief Shadower

Special

Class Dual Blade Dual Blade

Pirate

Class Pirate Buccaneer Class Pirate Corsair

Special

Class Cannoneer Cannoneer Class Jett Jett Class Dragon Warrior Zen

Cygnus Knights

Class Warrior Dawn Warrior Class Magician Blaze Wizard Class Bowman Wind Archer Class Thief Night Walker Class Pirate Thunder Breaker

Special

Class Mihile Mihile

Heroes

Class Aran Aran Class Evan Evan Class Mercedes Mercedes Class Phantom Phantom Class Luminous Luminous Class Shade Shade

Resistance

Class Blaster Blaster Class Battle Mage Battle Mage Class Wild Hunter Wild Hunter Class Mechanic Mechanic Class Xenon Xenon

Demon

Class Demon Slayer Demon Slayer Class Demon Avenger Demon Avenger

Nova

Class Kaiser Kaiser Class Angelic Angelic Buster Class Cadena Cadena Class Kain Kain

Flora

Class Illium Illium Class Ark Ark Class Adele Adele Skill Summon Chakri Khali

Sengoku

Class Hayato Hayato Class Kanna Kanna

Anima

Class Hoyoung Hoyoung Skill Land's Connection Lara

Monster

Skill Pink Powerhouse Pink Bean Pet Mini Yeti Yeti

Beast Tamer

Class Beast Tamer Chase

Child of God

Class Zero Zero

Kinesis

Class Kinesis Kinesis

Wu Shen

Class Mo Xuan Mo Xuan

Miscellaneous

Skill Macro Test Game Master Skill Banner of Plenty I Guild Skills Skill Monster Riding Miscellaneous Skills

References[]

  1. Confirmed by the GMS Community Manager.
  2. Also provides the voice(s) of Demon (Male), Neinheart, Carlisle, Dr. Y / Ypsilon, Kudan, Regulator, Dutiful Regulator, Regulator Sergeant, Magician (Male), Thief (Male), Baroq, Mihile (NPC), and Hundun.
  3. Also provides the voice(s) of Mihile (NPC), Eckhart, Von Leon, Neinheart (Cygnus Returns video), Stan, Ericsson, and Gelimer (Black Heaven animation).
  4. If the player has completed Black Heaven before this quest, Mihile gets some exclusive dialogue. Shinsoo tells Mihile that he carries Shinsoo's Teardrop within him now, with its power touching him, blessing him, and becoming a part of him. In response, Mihile tells Shinsoo that it changes nothing, as he's still the Knight of Light, and he's still committed to protecting the Empress, Ereve, and Maple World. Otherwise, Mihile's response is the regular dialogue following this note.
  5. Mihile has the choice to deliver the letter to one of three factions: Explorers, the Resistance, and Aran.

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