Chastille faces repercussions for her refusal to hunt down Zagan. Yet another challenger assaults Zagan's castle, but this one is doomed to a different kind of punishment than the others. 

Zagan has arrived to face Barbatos and save Nephy. He brings the full power of an Archdemon to the clash. However, interacting with Barbatos' spell circles has an unexpected effect.

Devastated and alone, Nephy is found by the people of Kianoides and comforted by Chastille and Manuela. Just as Nephy steels her resolve and decides to return to Zagan, she's spirited away by magic from an unknown source.

In an effort to give Nephy power she has some control over, Zagan takes her on as an apprentice. However, after a meeting with the 12 remaining Archdemons, he begins to doubt whether he can give her a normal life.

Chastille and several other Angelic Knights assault Zagan's castle, but he's unwilling to start stacking up bodies with Nephy around. When his hesitation puts him in danger, Nephy unleashes her own power to save him.

After a very bland breakfast, Zagan realizes he has no idea what people normally eat. Nephy offers to make him a homecooked meal, and the two set off to buy ingredients from a nearby town. However, financial troubles and highwaymen prevent smooth travel.