Crimson spell, volume 4 - ayano yamane

The key to discovering the secret behind Valds cursed sword is somewhere in the empire of Zenedoura.

With information obtained from Limris--new companion and former Consul of the Empire--Prince Vald decides to head there to see what he can find.

Along the way, in order to save a gravely wounded Rulca, he deliberately chooses to turn into his demon self Valds uncharacteristic recklessness provokes a tirade from Halvir, who then leaves the group without a word.