Chapter 1 of Deltarune – The Beginning: Kris and Susie’s initial encounter with the Dark World introduces players to the central themes of prophecy, friendship, and moral choice. They meet Lancer, initially an antagonist who becomes a valued ally, and face King, the tyrannical ruler of the Dark World. The chapter concludes with Kris sealing the Dark Fountain using their SOUL and hints at a darker side as Kris manipulates their SOUL independently during the night.