After proving their innocence, Wataru, Kaori, and Ki-Kiima are released from the Gasara town jail, prepared to help the Branch defeat the fanatical "Church of the Elder God." Enter "Left Snake-tail" Gruse, a member of the northern empire's elite guard, who is determined to keep our heroes from accomplishing their mission. When "Left Snake-tail" soundly defeats Wataru and Ki-Kiima and brings Kaori as his captive to the Church of the Elder God camp, will Kaori be able to infiltrate the their stronghold from within?