After experiencing a crisis of faith, Father Olivier travels to a mysterious island where he encounters Ouri, a former sorceror, and Suzu, a dark elf, while on his quest for a banished deity.

A plot to assassinate the Methuselah Emperor is revealed at last, but it's not Radu who is accused of the crime--Ion, Esther and company are suddenly the main suspects. Astharoshe struggles with her own immortality, and how feelings of loyalty and love can change over the course of centuries. Meanwhile, Dietrich has yet another cruel twist of fate in store for his beloved Esther.

Suzu uses everything she's got to drive her sisters away and increase her powers. Meanwhile, Olivier seeks a weapon to use against evil pursuers, and himself, if "Black Olivier" come through again. How did this terrible fate befall Olivier, and what effect will his protective measures have on both him and his companions? Is the secret history of Gestalt somehow mirrored in the present? Time will tell, but not before Ouri gets another chance to mop...

"Olivier continues his slow and roundabout trek to G, accompanied by Suzu and Sakata. Along the way they meet an old man who offers to aid Olivier in exchange for tutoring his granddaughter Roxanne. The girl turns out to be much more than she seems, with hidden powers and a history with Ouri as well. With all the various plots starting to come together, Olivier and his friends head back to Salsaroa for some answers--but the real game is just beginning!"--P....

Asahi continues to be trapped between power-hungry humans and exposed to their ill will. When she becomes gravely injured, will the water dragon god be able to save her? How will these two change during this time of distress?

"A high elf, a dwarf, and a lizardman walk into a bar...with a mission for Goblin Slayer! The revival of the Dark Gods has brought chaos to the land, with an army of demons closing in on the horizon! However, Goblin Slayer is here for one job: slaying goblins. Can the new trio gain his trust and win him over to their side before the end of the world as they know it?" -- from publisher.

As Guardian of the Shrine Maiden, the elimination of demons falls firmly into Jinta's hands. He takes his responsibility to Shirayuki and the village of Kadono seriously, so when two demons appear in the forest, Guardian Jinta leaves for the hunt immediately. Behind his back, a demon approaches his little sister, Suzune, waiting and supposedly safe within the village...Blind to the threat lurking close to home, Jinta charges forward into a trap!