Amid the chaos of battle, valkyrie Reia stands bound before Duke, leader of the Dark Knights, as his forces prepare her execution. Ariya descends with Odin's Gungnir in hand, her unmatched power scattering the demons in moments. Just as victory seems assured, Reia seizes Ariya's silver ring, the source of her strength, and strips her of her abilities. Without her powers, Ariya is swiftly captured and joins Reia as Duke's prisoner.