The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest

Laust had a very painful youth. Despite his best efforts as an adventurer, he was branded an "ignoramus" and lost confidence in himself. Then when wandering outside the city one day, he met a girl who inspired him to keep trying. But who exactly was she?

With a new swordsman beside him, Margulus stubbornly tries to slay the hydra again. The Blades of Lightning members slowly make progress against the monster, but by the time Laust arrives on the scene, the hydra has undergone a terrifying transformation.

Laust and his companions enter the labyrinth on their quest to battle the phoenix and earn the bounty from the Guild. They quickly track the phoenix down and engage it, but the instant they start causing damage to the fiery creature, it begins to mutate.

Strange things continue to happen in Mardats labyrinth. Laust, witnessing a new victim, once again requests for the guild to take action. However, once again, he is rejected by Hanzum. As Laust persists, Hansam asks, "Have you forgotten me completely?"

Laust, Narsena, and Ralma confront Mist and are told that to end the uprising, Ralma must commit all of her magic to creating a barrier while Mist and Hanzum hunt down the lord of the labyrinth. Ralma agrees but reminds Laust that Mist cannot be trusted.

With the evil dragon now inhabiting Mists body, the second wave of the uprising approaches Mardat. Laust and his companions fight to defend the city, but when they find themselves overwhelmed by the dragons powers, Narsena decides to sacrifice herself.