Shortly after Anos’ encounter with Misha and Sasha as well as his battle with Ivis, a transfer student named Ray enters the Demon Academy. As the Master of Magic Sword and powerful enough to defeat the Seven Elder Demon Emperors, Ray makes it clear that he wants to join a team with a capable leader, and requests to join Anos’ team. However, Anos refuses and proposes to Ray that, "If you prove that you are worthy, I will allow you to become one of my followers." Ray decides to form his own team and battles head-to-head with Team Anos during the team competition exam.

Anos and Lay battle head-to-head at the Dilhade Magic Sword Tournament finals. With Sheila being taken hostage, the two are unable to fight at their full potential and come to a decision. Just as the showdown reaches its climax, a huge Magic Circle appears in the arena. The scenery around Anos and Lay begins to distort, and they are taken into an alternate dimension. The mastermind behind the recent events finally reveals his true identity.

In order to visit the Spirit King, Anos and his team continue to go through trials provided by the Great Tree Spirit Enyunien. The next trial, “The staircase of Geunier” is a trial where they must choose the 5 correct paths out of the 20 paths before them, which appears to be a game entirely dependent on luck. However, thanks to the advice from Lena, Anos and the team individually made their ways to the top. Lay and Misa arrive to the Spirit King’s castle first, and engage in the final trial!