Departing the Ibis Sandsea, Arus and his companions venture east and encounter the martial artist Yao, who joins them. Then, the swordsman Servein attacks...but what secrets of Kira's past does he hold?! Arus, Kira, and Yao tear through the parasitic bond linking Servein with the cursed Fellsword Neqros--but the blade is far from giving up, and Arus's companions must pay a price to destroy the monster. In the aftermath of the tough battle, Arus makes progress in uniting with the three descendants of Erdrick's companions. After arriving at an oasis, Arus catches wind of the third lord he searches for...