The attack on the capital continues. Alan has a plan, but he'll need the people to believe him. Meanwhile, Akira and Edward try to bring Craig down, but between his gift and his power, it seems impossible—until a certain failure arrives.
Forging a sword for Alan has stirred unpleasant memories for Noelle. Her past motivates her and drives her to reckless extremes. Meanwhile, Alan asks Lise and Béatrice why they've really come to this town.
After an unexpected battle, Alan decides to travel with Lise and Béatrice for a while longer. Lise wants to introduce him to a friend, a swordsmith in a village in the borderlands, but when they arrive, they find Lise's friend has collapsed!
Allen is banished from the Duchy of Westfeldt on account of his low level and lack of a god-given Gift, and all seems lost. But with his memories of a past life as a hero intact, Allen sees this twist of fate as a blessing—he can finally live his life as he pleases! That momentary peace is cut short when Allen saves his ex-fiancée, beginning a new saga for the banished former hero.