At the beginning of the story, Milla senses the spirits dying and leaves her shrine near the village of Nia Khera in order to seek it out. This leads her to the Rashugal capital of Fennmont, where she discovers the weapon in the Laforte Research Center. Accompanied by Jude Mathis, who stumbles upon Milla by chance, the two defeat a mysterious young woman before attempting to destroy the Lance; however, the Lance is activated and consumes the Four Great Spirits that Milla controls, leaving her powerless. Before escaping, Milla manages to steal the key used to operate the Lance, making her a prime target for many.