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...

Deep in the dungeon, the rogue town of Rivira is under attack by a new breed of monsters and it's up to the adventurers to defend it! Luckily, some of Loki Familia's best have the situation well in hand. But when Aiz faces-off with Hashana's murderer, she has a personal score to settle as well - why does this murderer know "Aria"!? After an unsettling defeat, Aiz's desire to level-up and become "strong" burns inside her more than ever, pushing her challenges in the Dungeon to the extreme. So her request that Finn and the others leave her behind in the lower levels must be for her singular goal...right?

Locked in heated battles, Tiona and Tione face off against remnants of their poisonous past...With Aiz’s hands full opposing Ishtar Familia’s captain and Lefiya held hostage, the situation seems dire. But as Loki unravels the behind-the-scenes workings of Port Meren’s monster infestation, reinforcements arrive– Finn and the rest of the boys are itching for a tussle and ready to show Kali Familia just who they’re messing with!

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...

The time for Loki Familia's expedition to brave the unknown depths of the Dungeon has arrived, and Aiz must wrap up her training sessions with Bell. While the novice adventurer's secrets have continued to elude the Sword Princess, Bell's improvement under her is unmistakable when the Dungeon pushes him to his limit. Later, as the expedition makes its way to the fifty-ninth floor, Aiz must fulfill her duty to Loki Familia. But déjà vu strikes when she learns a certain white-haired boy is fighting for his life against a minotaur once more...

Aiz and Hermes Familia have joined forces to eliminate the monster outbreak in the pantry, but an unexpected dead end forces their expedition into uncharted territory. Unusual changes are disrupting the delicate balance of the Dungeon, and Aiz finds herself alone against her nemesis, the red-haired Tamer. Will her recent rank-up give Aiz the edge she needs to fight this battle on her own? And without Aiz's support, what will become of Hermes Familia when disaster strikes...?