Luke and Tear realize they’re on the wrong track home after discovering they’re in the Malkuth Empire! To make matters more complicated, they run into the supposedly missing Fon Master Ion. What other surprises await them?

At the Zao Ruins the group faces Asch’s forces. But before they can get answers, the ruins begin to crumble and they get away. With Ion safe, they continue their journey to meet up with Van but Luke’s words cause strife.