The Unknown Force Percival follows the fox out of the woods and encounters a traveling circus troupe of failed Holy Knight initiates. The troupe allows Percival to accompany them to the nearest village, which is under attack by a giant wolf. With the help of troupe member Donny, Percival easily defeats the wolf to rescue an old man and his grandson, not knowing that the wolf is a familiar of Pellegarde, a Holy Knight and comrade of Ironside. Taking an interest in training Percival, Pellegarde arrives at the village and challenges him to a duel. Percival is nearly defeated, but after he is cheered by the grandson, a magic power emanates from his hands and allows him to fight back.