Journeying across the lands, the formidable and greedy sorceress Lina Inverse roams, snatching treasures from unfortunate bandits she encounters. In a forest, a group of thieves lie in wait, seeking vengeance for their losses. Just as Lina is poised to effortlessly vanquish her assailants, the swordsman Gourry Gabriev unexpectedly intervenes, mistaking her for a damsel in distress. Oblivious yet gallant, Gourry dispatches the bandits, insisting on accompanying Lina to Atlas City. Reluctantly agreeing, Lina soon discovers a potent magical artifact among her pilfered loot, attracting the attention of two enigmatic pursuers with dark motives. Thus, their perilous journey commences, where the destiny of the world hangs precariously in the balance.