Forging a sword for Alan has stirred unpleasant memories for Noelle. Her past motivates her and drives her to reckless extremes. Meanwhile, Alan asks Lise and Béatrice why they've really come to this town.

Lawrence and Holo stay overnight in the town where they sell the furs. As Lawrence learns more about Holo, Holo learns about the current state of the Church and shares her own wisdom.

After making the Demon Grimoire his familiar, Lloyd sets out in pursuit of a dungeon with magically enchanted items and encounters Tao, a martial artist who uses Qi techniques. Lloyd assumes the alter ego of Robert and heads deep into a dungeon with her.

A visit to Hiromu's office leads to an awkward situation for shy househusband Masaki, but baby Hikari continues to be a soothing presence in their lives. At Christmastime, Hikari becomes fascinated with the star at the top of the tree.

While Gobrou organizes and trains the goblins of his generation, the generation that fathered them returns from their raiding. When he sees that they've captured a band of human women, he challenges the existing authority for control of their fates.

While Gobrou organizes and trains the goblins of his generation, the generation that fathered them returns from their raiding. When he sees that they've captured a band of human women, he challenges the existing authority for control of their fates.

Makoto attends a luncheon on the second day of the festival and is approached by Sairitsu, an official with the Laurel Commonwealth. She suspects Makoto may be from another world because of the foreign characters on the Kuzunoha Trading Company's sign.