When the Royal twins Remus and Rinda are forced to flee by the invading Mongaul army, they are saved by a mysterious leopard-headed warrior. His name is Guin, but he has no memory prior to meeting the twins. As night falls, the group are attacked by ghouls and must once again fight for their lives.

Rinda and Remus have finally returned to Parros and preparations for Remus' coronation ceremony are well under way. On the day itself, Rinda has a terrifying vision about her brother's dark future. Meanwhile, Guin is making his way north in search of answers about his past, when he meets his old friend Istavan. He wishes to use Guin's power to become King; Unfortunately Guin refuses, and the duo part not as friends but as fated enemies.