After defeating a powerful Rock Mammoth, the group notices that a newcomer's experience bar barely moved, sparking suspicion about his true level. Despite doubts, one companion trusts him because he saved her life. They soon detect a mysterious new anomaly resembling past cataclysms that have increased over the last three months. Convinced this threat is more urgent than any quest, two key characters plan to investigate the anomaly immediately. As they prepare to depart, they learn the rift leaves lasting marks and that four worlds are converging, revealing that collecting seven fragments is the key to resolving the crisis, setting the stage for their mission to begin.