Though he joined the magic academy, what awaited him was far from a normal life. Without realizing it Ard had already grown famous and he was quickly put on a pedestal by his peers. Then there was another problem within his class - the young girl, Ginny, a succubus, was being abused by Elraldo, a noble's son. Ireena then intervenes and Elraldo insults her. When Ard demands an apology, he is challenged to a duel instead.

Ard squares off against his alternate self, the Demon Lord, Rogue. The two are evenly matched when the Demon Lord reveals a new fact to Ard. Lydia throws herself into battle with her resolve to be the Champion. Ard and the Demon Lord lay out their decisions regarding Lydia's salvation, the resolve of all three clashing together. After confronting his own past and facing himself, what answer will Ard choose...?