Seeking information about the Half-Dragon, Yashiro and his disciples head to Hokkaido. As they continue their trek through the snowy mountains, they come across "Hero's Hot Springs," adorned with a dazzling neon sign. There, Yashiro encounters a mysterious man and is taken by surprise by his unexpected strength. Meanwhile, Lord Two-Handed Wedge makes contact with a collaborator of the Half-Dragon through his own channels. The conflict between the demon lords intensifies.

Lord Cracked Diagram attacks Lord Starlight's castle with overwhelming power. A mixed force of heroes and mercenaries storms the castle, using their respective abilities to search for Lord Starlight. Yashiro and his disciples make their way through the chaos and arrive at a suspicious server room. What they see there is... Finally encountering Lord Starlight, Yashiro and his companions begin fighting, but are put at a disadvantage by Lord Starlight's ether perception.