More new artificial fairies malfunction, and suspicion grows that someone with military connections is sabotaging them. Sweetie brokers a deal with Dorothea in an effort to acquire the piece of the Black Fairy Tome that was recently sold at auction.

The Duchy of Hybranz announces its intention to break away from Unified Zesskia. As the Unified Forces and most of Dorothea set out to put down the rebellion, it turns out that Rondacia might actually be the true target for Diese, Arcame, and Liscar.

It comes to light that the Marco Bellwood might have nefarious purposes for acquiring the last pieces of the Black Fairy Tome, as Marlya gradually learns more about how different her situation is from that of other Fairy Soldiers.

Free and Wolfran fight to put an end to Griff Mercer's ambition and what's left of the fanatical Eins Order. Meanwhile, Marlya and Veronica join forces directly against the Divine Beast. But how can something so overwhelmingly powerful be stopped?