In a final curse aimed at both the world that stole his freedom and Mynoghra, Flamin detonates himself. Isla huddles over Caria and Maria, grievously wounded after shielding the twins from the fiery carnage. The fallout from Flamin's choice will not be confined to the crater left in his place. Instead, it will shatter Mynoghra from within. Swallowed by an abyss of despair and regret, the Elfuur sisters emerge with renewed hatred and unfathomable power, while Takuto--realizing all he's lost and has left to lose--charts a terrifying new course for his wicked nation...