Following the destruction of Sairaag in the previous novel, Lina and Gourry take Sylphiel to the house of one her relatives in Saillune city. However, they are surprised to discover First Royal Successor Philionel El Di Saillune hiding in the house. Phil has recently been the target of assassination attempts due to a dispute over who will succeed the current King of Saillune, and has gone into hiding to protect those close to him. He asks Lina and Gourry to deliver a message to his loyal aide Clawfell explaining his absence. They succeed in delivering the message, but are ambushed by the sorcerer Kanzel on their way out.