Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick manga volume 1 features story by Chiaki Kawamata and art by Kamui Fujiwara.

The hero Erdrick's hard-won victory over Zoma brought peace to the land…but a century later that time of prosperity is coming to an end. When an agent of the Dragonlord infiltrates the Kingdom of Carmen, Lunafrea, the daughter of a commander in Carmen's army, is forced to flee with the infant prince Arus. They find a safe haven with friends, and Arus grows and trains alongside Kira, son of a sandsailor. Years after the fall of Carmen, the Dragonlord finally tracks down the hiding place of Arus and his companions. The group seeks safety again, but a fearsome dragon appears! Arus and Kira soon find themselves training under a powerful mentor, but can the prince become a true hero?!