After leaving Karasuki, his parentsâ homeland, Rio travels to the spirit village where Latifa and the others are waiting. After receiving a fiercely warm welcome from the spirit folk, Rio heads toward the Strahl region to gather information. On the way, he is guided by large pillars of light to save three people nearly captured as slaves... one of whom is Rio's previous lifeâs â Amakawa Haruto's first love!