After Percedal's attack on prince Armand, Ruel is arrested and Amalia is confined to her quarters. Helped by master Joris she escapes, and together with Evangelyne travels to the Tree of Life to warn her father about the impending attack from Nox.

Percedal buries his possessed sword Rubilax, whom he blames for their attack on Evangelyne and prince Armand. Brokenhearted, he goes to a desert to visit his master's tomb.