The story begins on a warship, where two women, Catalina and the blue-haired Laria, find themselves cornered by a group of armored soldiers. Catalina, a formidable warrior, swiftly dispatches the soldiers with a single stroke of her sword. As they proceed cautiously, a mocking voice interrupts their escape. A man taunts Catalina, revealing a mysterious jar with a glowing crystal inside. The crystal’s energy causes a painful reaction in Laria, who collapses from the agony.

Catalina rushes to her side, demanding the man stop, but he only mocks her further. Suddenly, Laria’s eyes blaze with a blue light, causing the crystal to explode and shatter the warship.

Meanwhile, on a peaceful island, young Gran is busy cutting wood and dreams of becoming a skyfarer. His tranquil day is interrupted by a distant explosion.

Alongside his friend Verne, a talking dragon, Gran investigates the source of the strange light and finds Laria unconscious beside a tree. When Laria awakens, Gran introduces himself and reassures her, despite her initial fear of the talking dragon. After clearing up the confusion, Laria recounts her recent ordeal, revealing that Catalina rescued her. Gran decides to help Laria find Catalina and warns her about the dangerous forest monsters.

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