Before Ayu Sakurai, transformed into the heroine Tales Artemis, appear two formidable foes: Butler, the shadow from the past who once humiliated Tales Prometheus in the previous installment, and Falchus, the newly arrived commander of the second invasion force. Startled by an unexpected voice, she ventures into an unfamiliar city in search of her comrade, Karen. Her heart aches upon seeing footage of her best friend, leading her straight into a confrontation with powerful enemies. Sparks fly in their intense gaze-off, a tense standoff where neither side yields. Just as TA believes she has gained the upper hand, Falchus declares it the beginning of a new battle.