After losing his mentor mercenaries in a brutal conflict, Loren finds himself alone in a harsh world with only his skills and blade. Embracing the life of an adventurer, he joins a new group, but they see him merely as cannon fodder. Amidst this peril, only Lapis, the cunning priest in the party, recognizes Loren's true capabilities, and a mutual respect blossoms. Bound by necessity, Loren and Lapis must trust each other to survive their inaugural quest, or face a grim fate.