Bel regains her ability to cast spells after the curse subsides and returns to the Grand Order as a novice. During meditation in the water crystals she feels Xyius’ essence trying to bond with her, but she refuses and is thrown unconscious. Xvim nurses her back to health and believes her claims. Bel shows him the summoning circle map and warns about the dragon ritual. She reveals the plot to the patrons of the Staff and Coin, finally unburdening herself and earning the support of Evelyn and the Archpriest. The Archpriest declares her a Crusader of the Nameless and publicly rallies the faithful to her cause. Bel meets the governor and other leaders to plan evacuation of villages and to mobilise the Coin Trading Company, Dark Paladins and Imperial forces. She spends weeks studying the Nameless’s scriptures and watching as massive ships and paladins muster at the docks. Hope begins to replace despair, but before the final attack the loop resets again.