Femicia lives with her loving family. She's about to turn five—the age at which everyone receives a magical skill. No one knows what skill they will receive. That is left to the will of the gods. Femicia wants to be a tamer and work with monsters, but...

Ivy and Sora continue their journey, enjoying their time together. In an attempt to get Sora to sleep early, Ivy begins to tell a bedtime story. Long, long ago, the world was at war. To stop the war, a magician used a certain magic...

At the entrance to the next village, Ivy spots a scary-looking guard standing watch. Trembling with fear, she attempts to pass, but the guard stops and questions her. When she says that she's come from Latomi Village, the guard says something unexpected.