The clock stops for no one. Promises have come undone-Aiz could not kill the monster who wept in front of her while shielding Bell. For nights on end, those tears have haunted her, obscuring her reason to fight and guiding her to face Bell for the first time since their conflict... But they aren't the only ones joining hands across familias. With the dawn of the Knossos operation upon them, the patron gods tear down their differences. The adventurers march toward their fate with the Xenos by their side. For life, for death, and for the destiny of Orario, they hold their heads high, ready for war-failing to realize that the darkest of times is yet to come...

Loki Familia's supposed beach vacation has taken a turn toward catastrophe with the appearance of demons from Tiona and Tione's past-the Kali Familia. The unexpected arrival of the Amazonians unhinges Tione, and both sisters must confront memories best forgotten. Before it becomes clear exactly why Kali and her brood have dropped in, tragedy strikes-Lefiya is kidnapped, and Tiona and Tione vanish in the uproar. The goddess Loki's wrath is a thing of horrors, but the Amazonian sisters' ire may just prove worse...

The black minotaur Asterios appears before Bell, challenging him to a long-awaited duel! While Bell’s not one to fight if he can avoid it, he can’t help getting excited at the thought of going up against such a powerful opponent. The townspeople rally around Bell as he battles, and the adventurers in the area, including Aiz, look on in awe. Meanwhile, Finn and the rest of Loki Familia begin to put their plan to destroy the Evils into action...

In search of the key to Knossos, Bete’s leaving no stone unturned! But unfortunately for him, Lena seems to have the information he needs, and her price is one date! Though he reluctantly agrees, they don’t get far before they’re set upon by Valletta and her horde of assassins, and she’s taking no prisoners! Outnumbered and ill-prepared, will Bete be able to protect his unlikely companion?

THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ORATORIA... The clock ticks dangerously close to the beginning of the final battle. No matter who wins, who loses, who lives, who dies, there will be no glory or riches for the taking. Those who fall shall not be remembered in the annals of history, joining the long funeral procession snaking around the heavens. Even so, the adventurers plan to stand strong against the greatest evil the world has seen in a thousand years. Having come to terms with their fate, they prepare for the ultimate struggle-for pride, for solidarity, for justice, for restoring peace on the mortal realm...

Loki Familia has breached the halls of Knossos, a man-made underground labyrinth with nasty surprises lurking around every corner. Divided into several groups, the members have their hands full just trying to survive! Bloodied and battered, will Gareth, Finn, and the others be able to escape this living nightmare, or will Knossos be their final resting place?

Hestia Familia and Loki Familia. One is trying to save the Xenos, intelligent monsters whose origins are yet unknown. The other sees them as nothing more than typical monsters—enemies to be exterminated. As Bell stands before his idol, Aiz Wallenstein, he knows a clash of wills is inevitable...