100 years ago, a drift of astral energy created a vortex which cursed, or gifted, people with astral power. Now another vortex has formed, triggering a race between the Empire and the Nebulis Sovereignty to acquire it.

Iska and Mismis survive the eruption of the vortex, but the team doesn't escape unscathed. Meanwhile, Alice decides to go search for Iska in Ein again. They are reunited by fate, but everything is jeopardized when Rin makes a big miscalculation.