As the shadows continued to swallow Subaru and the others in the Watchtower, “-I, am Volcanica. In accordance with the ancient covenant, I ask the will of thee who hath reached the summit.” In the next instant, the shadows disappeared, and Subaru and the others themselves in the crumbling tower with someone, they did not want to ever want to meet.

After being forgotten by the world, he was accused and tortured by the people he called his friends. Fortunately for him, despite the Great Spirit's words, some people don't take her words for granted and believe him, including a certain red haired knight and a Vollachian princess. Although a little late in his rescue, the Sword Saint vows to protect his forgotten friend.