A dangerous two-star Spatial Rift has appeared in the Flame Forest, trapping Zane, a two-star mage who recklessly entered, claiming he could handle it alone. When Zane goes missing, Flynn volunteers to enter the Rift to rescue him, but the Rift suppresses magic and corrupts creatures inside, weakening Flynn's attacks. To combat the corruption, Flynn summons a powerful ally despite the risk of draining his limited magic. Meanwhile, outside the Rift, Martin leads a team to hold the perimeter and prepare to extract Zane and Flynn. As Flynn pushes deeper, he is urged to wait for backup, but time is running out within the hostile Rift.