Summary

Mirari joins Shiba and Neo in providing supplies to a starving community. She intervenes in a dispute between Shiba and two travelers, one of whom is her cousin, Lucan Hale. Lucan does not seem to recognize Mirari, and she continues to hide her identity from him. Back at the estate, Lucan expresses interest in joining the Knights, and Fangbane asks Lucan to duel Mirari to evaluate his skills. The fight takes an unexpected turn when Lucan accidentally delivers a devastating blow to Mirari, leaving her unconscious and in critical condition.

Mirari wakes up two days later, unable to recall most of her memory. At the same time, Starlight is in labor and delivers baby Sarkan. Unable to find a cure for Mirari’s memory loss, Lucan seeks out Kylah Kein, a powerful alchemist who also treats Lucan’s rare condition. Kylah experiments on Mirari, and Mirari’s memory is gradually restored. Later, Lucan confronts Mirari about her true identity, and they share a happy reunion. Mirari tells Lucan everything that happened, including her relationship with Gaven. Lucan urges her to tell Gaven the truth.

Part three concludes with Neo delivering supplies to Kylah as a reward for helping Mirari. Although initially guarded, Kylah is surprised when Neo reveals that he knows she is the Witch of Aten, a spellcaster wanted for poisoning the Tribe of Paragons and igniting a war in Valenia. Instead of turning her in, Neo offers his protection. He helps fix her dilapidated home, and their interaction ends with a hint of mutual attraction.

Analysis

Kylah and Neo exemplify a unique perspective on forgiveness and understanding, setting them apart from Gaven and Shiba, who also hail from rival territories. Looking past preconceived judgments, Kylah and Neo do not hold any grudges against each other and approach one another with open minds. Their ability to transcend the stereotypes and prejudices imposed by their origins reflects their appreciation for individuality.

Kylah carries a burden of guilt for her involvement in a past tragedy, leading her to choose a life of self-imposed exile. Similar to Sokal, Fangbane's former self, Kylah sees her existence as a curse, convinced that anyone who gets close to her will suffer. Consequently, she is hesitant to accept Neo's assistance. Neo, on the other hand, embodies compassion and empathy, encouraging Kylah to release her past. Neo's character acts as a catalyst for Kylah's potential redemption and transformation, challenging the notion of being solely defined by past actions and opening the door to growth and change.

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