In "Lilitales" Episode 1, viewers are introduced to Lunalie El Blanca, a newly appointed royal knight tasked with escorting her childhood friend, Princess Jill Grantz, on a pilgrimage to the ancient Shandora Ruins. Their journey takes a perilous turn when bandits ambush their convoy, abducting Princess Jill and leaving Lunalie as the sole survivor. Upon her return to the Kingdom of Grantz, Lunalie faces unjust accusations of conspiracy, leading to her torture and a death sentence. Determined to rescue Jill, Lunalie escapes captivity and ventures to Ishtar, a notorious city where lives are auctioned to the highest bidders. In her quest, she encounters Batil, a slave trader, to whom she sells herself in exchange for information. Meanwhile, Princess Jill endures harrowing experiences at an underground slave auction, where she is exhibited and violated. Despite Lunalie's efforts, she too falls into the clutches of the villains. The episode masterfully intertwines themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the grim realities of human trafficking, all set against a backdrop of medieval fantasy. The animation vividly portrays the characters' struggles and the dark, oppressive atmosphere of their world, immersing viewers in a tale of courage and despair.
