Distol reels from the news that his sister Princess Qoona has been chosen as the Holy Maiden, destined to seal away the demon king at the cost of her life. Overcome by helplessness, he encounters a witch who offers him extraordinary power in return for a dangerous mission. The pact requires him to lead an incursion into Bastarauge, claim its sacred treasure, and bring Princess Elena under his sway. As Distol accepts the terms, the first shadows of upheaval begin to spread across the realm.
