As the uprising escalates under Theo, assuming the name of the hero, Cornaro, Phederico begins to feel threatened. Giving his eldest son, Dorni, five thousand troops, he orders him to subjugate Theo and quash the rebellion. And behind the scenes, the Black Witch, Jana, has a secret plot up her sleeve.

The Imperial Army finally reach the gates of Eramu. However, with the Mage Academy determined to stop them, they send out a dangerous enemy to meet them at the gate.