Following his return to the academy, Zero's mysterious absence leaves Yuuki relieved yet curious about his experiences. As Zero grapples with unsettling visions tied to consuming Kaname's blood, he seeks answers from the enigmatic Maria Kurenai, hinting at a hidden adversary. Amidst the arrival of vampire enforcers seeking Zero's demise for slaying a pureblood, Kaname steps in to thwart the council's judgment, harboring motives concealed from those around him.