Victory has never come easily for Subaru Natsuki, but the aftermath of the battle in Priestella leaves wounds that no amount of celebration can heal. Although Subaru and his allies manage to overcome their enemies, the sinister Authority of Gluttony has taken something far more difficult to recover than physical strength. Rem remains trapped in an unnatural slumber, Crusch has lost her memories, and Julius has been stripped of his very name, leaving his existence forgotten by those around him.
Unwilling to accept these losses, Subaru searches desperately for a way to reverse the damage. His investigation eventually points toward Shaula, an enigmatic figure known as the Sage, whose extraordinary knowledge is rumored to extend to even the world's most closely guarded mysteries. If anyone possesses the answers Subaru needs, it may be the mysterious being residing within the distant Pleiades Watchtower.
Reaching the tower, however, presents a challenge unlike anything Subaru has faced before. Hidden beyond the treacherous Auguria Dunes, the legendary structure stands in a wasteland where violent natural forces, terrifying magical creatures, and countless unknown threats have prevented even the strongest adventurers from advancing. Not even Reinhard, the renowned Sword Saint, has successfully overcome its dangers.
With few alternatives remaining, Subaru gathers his companions and sets out into the unforgiving wilderness. Yet the deeper they venture into uncharted territory, the clearer it becomes that reaching the Sage will demand far more than determination alone.
For Subaru, the journey is not about discovering the unknown or claiming glory. It is about recovering the people and memories that should never have been taken—and refusing to abandon those who can no longer fight for themselves.
