An unexpected pause in the journey leads to Fate having a chance encounter with Aaron Barbatos, a powerful and experienced warrior. As he trains Fate, Gluttony's hunger leads him to hunt in the castle nearby where shadows of Aaron's past still lurk.

Fate arrives in Babylon and starts adapting to the pace of life and the ludicrous cost of living there. He encounters some of Galia's native monsters. However, Fate quickly discovers that there are threats within the city as well.