Rudy reaches his 10th birthday, and Eris and her family plan a surprise party for him. Meanwhile, the strange orb hovering over the city remains a mystery as powerful entities across the world begin to take note of it.

Dead End discovers that Ruijerd will have to pay a fortune in fees to leave the Demon Continent. As they struggle to find a way around this unexpected roadblock, Rudeus receives another vision.

Rudeus sinks into depression following Eris's departure. As he struggles to get back on his feet, the many people he's met continue their own journeys.