(W/A/CA) Tourou As the Luminaries' Hero struggles to grasp the world's mysteries, he faces a confrontation with the original hero. He must come to terms with facts that challenge the way he has viewed the world. Elsewhere, the monsters' fortress is assaulted by new warriors seeking out the 'new' Dark Lord. Thanks to the Dark Lord's protection, however, these new competitors become much needed allies. As his reputation continues to grow, the Dark Lord begins to realize that it is his bonds and relationships that empower him to rise again.

(W/A/CA) Tourou When the escaping caravan of monsters led by the Dark Lord is attacked by the awakened Hero, the Dark Lord's newly appointed status as leader calls on him to protect all those relying on him. Even though he is confronted with such a strong challenger, the Dark Lord once again solitarily faces off against the man who previously ruined him. Though he is sure of his defeat, his friends once again come to his aid. However, to fully regain his place, the Dark Lord must wade through past memories and confront the true reason for his existence.

(W/A/CA) Tourou It's hard to defeat a mighty hero when he keeps coming back to life-in fact, it's impossible. The Dark Lord, stuck in a loop of battling a good guy who won't stay dead, finally loses the fight and meets his own end? or so it would seem. The Dark Lord saved himself by putting his soul into an empty vessel, and now he's about to stage his own comeback. He may be weak now, but along with his newly formed fellowship of misfits-a slime, an orc, an ifrit, and a dark elf-he's convinced he can rebuild his evil empire, one bumbling step at a time.