Dead End discovers that Ruijerd will have to pay a fortune in fees to leave the Demon Continent. As they struggle to find a way around this unexpected roadblock, Rudeus receives another vision.

After setting out from Millishion, Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd board a ship back to the Central Continent. Meanwhile, Roxy arrives in Rikarisu, where she encounters some familiar faces.

Dead End finally arrives in the Shirone Kingdom on the Central Continent. Rudeus is anxious for a reunion with Roxy, but an unexpected vision from the Man-God means he may be in for more than he bargained for.

Rudeus sinks into depression following Eris's departure. As he struggles to get back on his feet, the many people he's met continue their own journeys.

The mass-teleportation in Fittoa places Princess Ariel Anemoi Asura in mortal peril—then drops a powerful new bodyguard into her lap! While Rudeus and Eris journeyed home, a deadly drama was playing out in the halls of power.

Rudeus doesn't want a new party, but he still grows closer to Counter Arrow as he settles into life as a northlands adventurer. When danger rears its head, he finds himself risking it all for his new friends.