After departing his parents’ hometown in the Yagumo region, Rio reunites with Latifa in the spirit folk village. She pours her heart out to him, and he responds with a special promise. Rio’s travels then take him to the city of Amande, where he witnesses six pillars of light rise up toward the sky. A voice in his head beseeches his help, leading him to an unexpected discovery…

Life in the spirit forest is pleasant for Rio and Latifa—but alas, their time together there isn’t meant to last. With a promise that he’ll eventually return, Rio departs for his parents’ hometown in the Yagumo region. A small village holding the secrets of his birth awaits him…

Rio’s journey to Yagumo takes him and Latifa deeper into the forest—and its denizens aren’t happy to see them! Can Latifa convince the Spirit Folk’s warriors of Rio’s innocence and forge a new bond? And what of Haruto’s spirit still slumbering within Rio?

Rio sets off for his hometown via parts unknown...so why does everything look so familiar? From udon restaurants to vanquished enemies bent on vengeance, he's seen it all before-either in this life or his previous one! Could there be others with a spirit connection to this world? Moreover, who is this fox girl trying to kill Rio?!

As a reward for saving Princess Flora, Rio gets to leave behind his life in the slums and enroll in the Royal Institute! However, the story of a seven-year-old besting an assassin draws the eyes of the adults, while the other students don't look kindly on a commoner mingling with nobles. Rio has to contend with Charles Arbor, who has fallen out of favor for failing to catch the culprit behind Princess Flora's kidnapping, as well as Alphonse, a student with sway who refuses to accept a commoner among their ranks. It's up to Rio to demonstrate his worth in a practice match against Charles and in an outdoor drill with Alphonse. Will Rio be able to graduate safely, or will the pride and prejudice of nobles be too difficult to overcome?