In search of answers, Venus forces Arane to reveal her true nature. Unable to bring herself to disclose such a dark secret so easily, Arane, with help from Bastione, tells Venus the story of her birth, 19 years earlier. Meanwhile, acting under the orders of the mysterious Cardinal Lemegton, the paladins make their way to Heosias seemingly intent on bringing harm to Venus. With their relationship shaken by these nowrevealed secrets, how will Arane and Venus deal with this looming threat?