Claudia Reese, a new disciple who has become homeless after offending an attendant, seeks room and board from Mr. Wagner at a shabby guild facility. Although initially rejected, Claudia wins him over when the aggressive guild chicken, Jerry, unexpectedly shows her kindness. Mr. Wagner agrees to let her stay on the condition that she cares for Jerry, offering the guild's well water as a perk. Meanwhile, observers discuss the sudden awakening of Crimson Phoenix, the guild’s guardian with Ancient Phoenix blood, whose unleashed power caused recent phenomena. The episode ends as Claudia begins her new role, while uncertainty looms over Crimson Phoenix's uncontrollable powers.