Following a hard battle at Fort Vakmakro, Ars and his forces come out victorious thanks to Rietz's military might, Charlotte's sorcery expertise, and Rosell's tactical talent. The group joins forces with Prince Couran, Samkh Castle in their sights. Unbeknownst to Ars, Tomas Grandione-Prince Vasmarque's right-hand man-is busy putting his craftily conceived cold-blooded counter-attack into motion...