Ryner and Ferris are visiting Royal Nelphian library. In library they meet Toale, grandson of former emperor of Nelphia. Sion is hosting ball in Roland.
Lt. Milk continues her pursuit of Ryner right into the heart of a battle between Ryner, Ferris, and the Nelphan Army. In the midst of confusion a hero's relic is released and wreaks havoc across the countryside.
Iris came again to Ryland and Ferris. She had letter from Sion, but she lost it. Ryland and Ferris assume Sion want them to go back to the last relic they lost.
Ryner is under control of his Alpha Stigma and destroy everything around. Ferris is trying to calm him down. Estabul's princess Noa is kept in Roland as hostage under Claugh's supervision.
Ryner has disappeared. Milk is missing. Sion orders Ferris to look for Ryner. He is going to Estabul to check information that Alpha Stigma appeared there.
Ryner and Ferris help Sion who is planing his birthday celebration. Claugh tries to recover and be ready for combat as soon as possible. Froaude wants his help in birthday organization.
A dark spirit consumes Sion as he nearly takes Ryner's life. After Ryner and Ferris narrowly escape peril, Ryner vows to save his friend from the turmoil he endures on the twisted path to achieve his dream.