Eryk's dreams continue to show him visions of his past. This time, it is about when he and Kari were forced into the Endless Desert, a harsh and arid land where the strong rule the weak and creatures known as lamia terrorize humans.
In the present day, Eryk continues to train with Fay Valstine, meet with Kari Astralia, and try to convince his new house pet to behave itself. Lazy and arrogant snakes that sneak into his bed aside, he cannot say he's not enjoying life. But he also hasn't forgotten his purpose. To get stronger, protect Nevaria, and defeat the Great Overlord of the Seventh Realm.
But when Eryk finds himself running out of the funds he needs to refine alchemy pills, he must contact the head of the Alchemi