After reflecting on the transient nature of the past as it exists in people's collective memories, Frieren unexpectedly runs into a sworn enemy.

As tensions in Graf Granat's domain reach a breaking point, Fern and Stark find their own resolve - and Frieren resumes an old duty.

While Fern and Stark make a temporary retreat with Graf Granat, Frieren's true foe awaits her outside the city.