Synopsis

Ronan and Aselle travel to the Shemoe Forest to investigate a mana vein, and discuss the recent fight where Ronan injured a noble. They then discover a powerful mana pool where Aselle feels a surge in power, but the peaceful moment is shattered by the smell of blood. Shortly after, the noble swordsman, who is obsessed with swordsmanship, appears to challenge Ronan again, leading to a chaotic fight that ends with Ronan using Aselle as a human shield.