Vahl is free, a devil who has broken free from the infernal hierarchy. Now unshackled, he's plotting in the shadows of Bethaven, hunting for a ritualist to help keep his freedom hidden.

Meanwhile, Kenshiro prepares to leave the safety of the temple, gathering supplies and reflecting on his connection to Tara. Both men stand at the brink of new journeys—one into the wild, the other into deeper schemes.

The plot thickens, and the world of Nowhere begins to expand.