Lily and Sanguinella enjoy rare moments of peace in Minamo before encountering a false clone of "Astera", hinting at a deeper threat from the North. Shizuku is wounded by this clone, revealing a conspiracy linked to King Givre of Raureif. Kalt XVIII, the hidden heir, joins the Universal Guard to reclaim his kingdom. With allies like Celeste, the team prepares to confront Givre’s mind-controlled regime, marking the start of a new campaign in the frozen North.