A young escapee and a listless hunter meet by chance, unaware of the covenant that will soon bind them.

Jiro underestimates a mysterious traveler and loses his spear in a game of chance. She has an agenda, but what interest could she have with a Cleric and a Paladin?

Kumi dreads there’s a connection between her and the red-eyed beasts. And when her friends try to help her, they may all end up with more questions than answers.