Eris returns after five years of grueling self-imposed exile, having fled the village and her best friend following a near-fatal encounter with a demon. Haunted by her perceived weakness, she spent half a decade mastering the blade and fire magic to become an equal to the one she loves. Now twenty-three and a formidable warrior, she suddenly reunites with her companion mid-battle. Despite her newfound strength, she remains paralyzed by the fear that she is still unworthy of their side.