Will's crew saves Dine, an elf, from a hydra's attack. Dine tells them that the dragon's miasma has tainted her homeland of Lothdor and sickened its people, so Will decides to go there and heal them.

When Will's party finally faces the overwhelming power of Valacirca, they prepare for a fight to the death... but then the dragon suddenly offers to become Will's servant. What is Valacirca thinking, and what choice is Will going to make?

The battle between Will and Valacirca rages on. Will has exhausted his strength and depleted his mana, his companions have fallen, and his beloved weapon, Pale Moon, is broken. Then, just when the situation is looking dire...

Just when it seems Will's fate is sealed, Stagnate appears and resurrects the former residents of the Iron Country. Gracefeel transfers their souls into Will, giving him the courage to face Valacirca again. Will's epic battle reaches its climax...