The light has faded. The shadows remain.
Ryoku Dragontalen has lost everything-his trust, his purpose, and the very reason he set out on this journey. With Ragnarok abandoned and his allies scattered, he vanishes into the depths of Syaoto, attempting to rebuild from the ruin of his past. But shadows linger in forgotten places, and Ryoku cannot outrun what haunts him.
Across the realm, Ricker's schemes unravel the fragile balance of existence. Syaoto defiantly rebuilds in the wake of ruin. In Gallia, the noble race is driven into the shadows as Shadowhearts rise. Will Ramun searches for meaning in a world where he lost everything. Kai Stele seeks redemption in avoidance, but fate is closing in fast. And beneath the spirit realm, a new force is amassing.
As betrayal festers and broken hearts search for purpose, long-buried truths claw their way to the surface. To move forward, Ryoku must face not just his enemies... but himself.
The past is getting louder. The future is uncertain. And the shadows are watching.
