Schtemwölech welcomes Köinzell's assault with a powerful blast from Dragon's Maw, a Wischtechian magic artillery. Köinzell diverts its attack and breaches the defenses of the castle.Inside, Geranpen is faced with the ultimate choice: either remain loyal to his Lord or seek out the truth.

In the depths of the castle altar, Schtemwölech had been conducting vile experiments on demihuman girls. By infusing fairyblood to his, the landgrave had attained a physique of steel through a Wischtechian ritual. Now, Köinzell must confront this former friend to put an end to his twisted plan.

When Köinzell reaches the Seven Heroes' encampment, he is forced to confront the immense power and glory his former comrades have amassed since they murdered him in cold blood. Despondent, Köinzell is standing in the rain when a masked avenger makes an attempt on his life.

Blatt Meister Ascheriit was slain by his allies and was branded a traitor. Now, 20 years later, he is back with a new name, Köinzell, and a thirst for vengeance. Köinzell arrives at the border wall, Thousand Stonespears, at the Border City of Rielde-Velem. Here, he sets about infiltrating an underground monastery of corrupt monks.

During a deadly exchange against Rangzatz, Köinzell is thrust down to the depths of the underground monastery. However, Köinzell had visited this fortress with Ergnach in the past. And now, as Köinzell fends off the elite warrior monks, he releases the magic circle spell his comrade had once sacrificed his life to conjure.

Chiliarch Fargo invites Wied and Aht to the mayor's manor at night. That night, the two are met by a horde of undead bandits risen through dark Wischtechian magic. Simultaneously, Fargo launches a brutal assault on the refugees, including Peepi. Under the moonlit sky, Köinzell unleashes the power of his Black Sword.