Alisha, alone and devoid of hope, comes across a ruin. Meanwhile, Sorey and Mikleo encounter their own ruin as well.

Alisha has travelled far to locate the Seraphim, but is unable to see a single one despite being in the town full of them.

Sorey and Mikleo make their way to the capital of the Hyland Kingdom, where excitement is at an all time high as the final ceremony of the Sacred Blade Festival approaches.

Sorey wakes up after three days, as Ladylake's citizens raise flags to celebrate the Shepherd's arrival. However, Sorey soon detects something less than festive after touring the city.

Velvet Crow is determined to bring about the demise of her sworn enemy, Artorius, and has a number of questions when Malak arrives to break her out of prison.

Velvet and Seres go up against Oscar, a powerful Praetor-class Exorcist tasked with stopping them. Meanwhile, the island is approached by an ominous shadow.