Blatt Meister Ascheriit was slain by his allies and was branded a traitor. Now, 20 years later, he is back with a new name, Köinzell, and a thirst for vengeance. Köinzell arrives at the border wall, Thousand Stonespears, at the Border City of Rielde-Velem. Here, he sets about infiltrating an underground monastery of corrupt monks. ©Etorouji Shiono/SQUARE ENIX, Übel Blatt Production Consortium

During a deadly exchange against Rangzatz, Köinzell is thrust down to the depths of the underground monastery. However, Köinzell had visited this fortress with Ergnach in the past. And now, as Köinzell fends off the elite warrior monks, he releases the magic circle spell his comrade had once sacrificed his life to conjure. ©Etorouji Shiono/SQUARE ENIX, Übel Blatt Production Consortium

When Köinzell reaches the Seven Heroes' encampment, he is forced to confront the immense power and glory his former comrades have amassed since they murdered him in cold blood. Despondent, Köinzell is standing in the rain when a masked avenger makes an attempt on his life.©Etorouji Shiono/SQUARE ENIX, Übel Blatt Production Consortium

Chiliarch Fargo invites Wied and Aht to the mayor's manor at night. That night, the two are met by a horde of undead bandits risen through dark Wischtechian magic. Simultaneously, Fargo launches a brutal assault on the refugees, including Peepi. Under the moonlit sky, Köinzell unleashes the power of his Black Sword.©Etorouji Shiono/SQUARE ENIX, Übel Blatt Production Consortium

Schtemwölech welcomes Köinzell's assault with a powerful blast from Dragon's Maw, a Wischtechian magic artillery. Köinzell diverts its attack and breaches the defenses of the castle.Inside, Geranpen is faced with the ultimate choice: either remain loyal to his Lord or seek out the truth.©Etorouji Shiono/SQUARE ENIX, Übel Blatt Production Consortium

In the depths of the castle altar, Schtemwölech had been conducting vile experiments on demihuman girls. By infusing fairyblood to his, the landgrave had attained a physique of steel through a Wischtechian ritual. Now, Köinzell must confront this former friend to put an end to his twisted plan.©Etorouji Shiono/SQUARE ENIX, Übel Blatt Production Consortium

A state funeral is held to pay tribute to Schtemwölech's glorious rule. Peepi and Altea reconvene with Köinzell, who had taken shelter in the mountains. As the company watch the funeral procession lay the landgrave's coffin to rest at the sacred burial site, Köinzell vows vengeance against the six remaining heroes.©Etorouji Shiono/SQUARE ENIX, Übel Blatt Production Consortium

In a fit of paranoia, the deranged Batterygrave Barestar commands his men to search for the Hero-Killer in the Free City Jullas-Abllas, where Köinzell sought shelter. Meanwhile, under Glenn's leadership, Elsaria's company hunts for the treacherous rebel.©Etorouji Shiono/SQUARE ENIX, Übel Blatt Production Consortium