Although the Ends’ assault on Verlina was successfully repelled, the war continues. As the monster armies regroup, the Black King strengthens his control over the territory already under his dominion. New conflicts break out throughout Orte, where its remaining forces fight to maintain authority over the long-oppressed demi-human races. As the Ends grow stronger each day, Toyohisa Shimazu remains unconscious from the severe injuries he sustained during the Battle of Verlina. Surrounded by enemies on all sides, humanity’s fate hangs by a thread.