one year after the events in "aria of sorrow", soma is living peacefully, and believes that his powers have been lost. a woman who identifies herself as celia fortner, appears and summons several monsters. arikado arrives to help soma defeat the monsters, after which soma absorbs their souls. celia retreats, proclaiming that she will destroy soma. soma expresses disbelief at the return of his powers, but arikado reveals that his powers were never lost, only dormant. he informs soma that celia is the head of a cult that seeks the resurrection of the dark lord. he leaves, instructing soma not to pursue celia.