Parn, the Free Knight of Lodoss, along with his former companions, gained fame across the land five years following the Emperor of Marmo's death during the War of Heroes. Nonetheless, Ashram, the Emperor's trusted aide, aims to possess the scepter of domination to unite Lodoss once more under his former leader's flag. In addition, beyond Ashram's conquest plans, a darker force lurks, paving the way for the rebirth of the goddess of demise and devastation.