The inhabitants of Esteria, who have organized an army to fight back, are besieged by mythical animals. The animals are unstoppable and appear to have no limit to their numbers, while the number of defenders diminishes with each conflict. Even in Minea, where the inhabitants are sheltered behind castle walls, the repeated invasions have left them despondent. A prophesy is made at that point, predicting the coming of a bold young person who may be the one who will bring them redemption.