Marius and his companions arrive at a safe zone and begin enjoying a meal meant as both nourishment and therapy. Their moment is shattered when an enemy group led by Mr. Ross attacks, ordering his men to cripple Marius and take the girls. Mr. Ross activates a Null-Magic Zone, disabling all magic, including Marius' Void Walk and mana sensing, leaving him vulnerable. Confident that Marius is defenseless, the attackers prepare to strike, but Marius reveals he does not rely on magic to fight and prepares to defend himself with his fists, setting the stage for a brutal hand-to-hand confrontation.