Ep 8. Sorena's Granddaughter

After making it to a new town, Zero, Albus, and Mercenary find themselves attracted to the commotion coming from a nearby colliseum. As they approach, they learn that the town is preparing for a gladiator tournament, and that the reigning champion is none other than the granddaughter of their new acquaintance, Sorena.

Sorena, a former gladiator herself, is pleased to reunite with Zero and the others and tells them about her granddaughter, Shia. According to Sorena, Shia has been dominating the tournament for years and has become somewhat of a local celebrity. However, despite her impressive skills, Shia has always been hesitant to leave town and pursue opportunities on a grander stage.

As the tournament draws closer, Shia disappears from the town and Sorena becomes worried that something has happened to her. Zero and the others offer to help find Shia, and after some investigation, they discover that she has been taken captive by a rival gladiator.

Determined to save Shia, Zero and Mercenary enter the tournament under false identities in order to face off against the rival gladiator and win Shia's freedom. Albus, meanwhile, works to distract the officials and keep their true identities hidden.

The tournament proves to be brutal, with participants fighting to the death. Despite the danger, Zero and Mercenary manage to make it to the final round, where they come face-to-face with the rival gladiator. The battle is intense, but Zero's magic and Mercenary's strength prove to be too much for their opponent, and they emerge victorious.

With Shia free, the group prepares to leave town. However, Shia reveals that she has decided to leave the tournament behind and join them on their journey. Sorena is hesitant to let her granddaughter go, but ultimately supports her decision and bids her farewell.

As they set off on the road once again, Zero explains to Shia her true identity as the "witch of zero" and reveals her plan to complete the grimoire. Shia agrees to join their quest and help them find the missing pages, setting the stage for even more adventures to come.