This post is of page 158-159 which features concept artwork of Ashnard and the Black Knight. The commentary is translated both on the page and here on this post.

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Translated text:

[69] Ashnard’s concept artworks. His extravagant velvet cape has the air of “supreme ruler” about it. You can get a glimpse of the finer details of his dragon-esque armor, especially his left shoulder pad. [70] An image of a slightly more aged Ashnard from the original version of the game. His cape was fully black, giving off a more stern impression. [71] Concept art of the Black Knight. The design art shows his unique armor and helmet which has an intense aura of intimidation. [72] Busts of Ashnard. He is drawn in a much more youthful way here, though his characteristic hairstyle still remains the same.

Japanese text (original):

６９アシュナードの設定画。天鵞絨（ビロード）と目される豪奢なマントが覇者の風格を漂わせている。どこか竜の鱗にも似た、左肩の鎧の形状も細かく見ることができる。　７０やや高齢にイメージされていた初期稿。マントも含め全身黒で続一されており、苛烈な印象。７１漆黒の騎士設定画。独特の形状の兜や、威圧感を放つ鎧の意匠がわかる。７２アシュナードのバストアップ。こちらも若千年嵩に描かれてはいるが、特徴的な髪型のデザインは一貫していたようだ。