The Knight is a mysterious character referenced in Chapter 1 of Deltarune. While not making a physical appearance, the Knight is of seemingly higher rank than King, making them a primary antagonist. According to King, the Knight boasts tremendous power, and has the ability to create Dark Fountains.
Main Story
History
Before the Knight appeared, the Dark World was ruled by four kings. However, this all changed when the Knight took King under their control, and the three other Kings were locked away in Card Castle. As a result, King became the absolute monarch over the Dark World. The Knight then continued to create the Eastern Dark Fountain. The Knight is presumably also responsible for Jevil's fall into insanity, and as a result, his imprisonment. The details on how the Knight has affected King, and presumably Jevil, are currently unknown.
Chapter 1
During Chapter 1, the Knight never makes an appearance. Instead, the protagonists learn of them from stories primarily told by King and Seam. The Knight is referred to as a "strange knight", and presumably "strange someone". The Knight's whereabouts during Chapter 1 are unknown.
Trivia
- King refers to the Knight as "my Knight" in the same way a subject might refer to their ruler as "my King," swearing not to let the Knight down.
- After beating Jevil by FIGHTing, Jevil implies the Knight is also responsible for the "Queen's return", but who the "Queen" is and their significance to the overarching story is currently unknown.