Noriko Tachiki has long dreamed of a beautiful fantasy land, although her friends believe it is merely her imagination. One day, while heading home, Noriko encounters a bomb hidden inside a paper bag that detonates directly in front of her. Instead of perishing, however, she is transported to a mysterious forest teeming with strange flora and creatures. As Noriko starts to navigate the woods, she is suddenly assaulted by a giant, worm-like monster. Fortunately, she is rescued by Izark Kia Tarj, a swordsman who does not speak her language. Lacking the strength to survive alone, Noriko decides to follow her stoic rescuer, seizing the chance to learn the foreign land's language and become more useful to Izark. Unbeknownst to her, Noriko is a vital component of an ancient prophecy. She is "The Awakening"—a being destined to unleash the greatest evil, known as the "Sky Demon." With influential figures plotting to capture Noriko for her alleged powers, both she and Izark must fend for themselves and overcome a future fraught with chaos.