Forty-four years ago, the surviving nations of the Valbanil War declared peace and banned the use of the devastating demon contracts that had ravaged the land. Now, inexperienced knight Cecily Cambell is eager to follow in her family's footsteps and protect the city's people using the sword she inherited from her father. Her first challenge arises in the market. A crazed swordsman wreaks havoc on civilians, and Cecily jumps into action to restore order. Overwhelmed, her weapon shatters, but a skilled stranger wielding a strange-looking sword intervenes. With the situation diffused, Cecily heads to a local blacksmith in an effort to restore her family heirloom. However, she discovers that her savior—the blacksmith Luke Ainsworth—may be the only person capable of such intricate repairs. Determined to have her treasured sword fixed, she seeks out the man who rescued her. However, a group of bandits suddenly attacks a convoy headed for the city. The assailants look inhuman, and an ice demon appears. Luke suspects the use of a demon contract and calls upon a sacred power to defeat them. Meanwhile, a shadowy hooded figure lurks, watching from a distance. Who is this mysterious evildoer, and what does his appearance mean for the pair?