In the final battle against the demon lord, the world lost its hero, who died after defeating the great evil. The world should have entered an era of peace following the demon lord's demise. Instead, it plunged deeper into chaos, born from conspiracy and deceit. Now, the question remains: will the world of Solandis succumb to annihilation, or will someone rise from the hero's ashes? Aria, a half-elf and the apothecary of the Hero's party, survived a grim fate caused by the betrayal of those she trusted. Struggling to keep her faith and hope alive, she embarks on a journey to find justice in an unjust world. However, the death of the demon lord did not mark the end of evil; another, more powerful entity took its place. Now, without the hero and her friends, Aria must confront her fears as she navigates a world plunged into constant darkness.