Jil and his party set out on their expedition, among other climbers, and face their first battle against a horde of spider demons. However, their struggle against the demons is harder than expected because of their unrefined teamwork. Ahmey, as the only climber with notable experience, becomes the de facto leader of the group and she must guide them in regards to battle strategies and numerous rules of thumb about climbing. At night, a pack of Kusarakks gradually approach them, but, equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills, they resume to confront and defeat the Kusarakks.