Shu finds himself unable to control Blue Dragon, and the Shadow destroys buildings and soldiers alike in its rage. Zola's traveling companion, Jiro, summons his own Shadow, Minotaur, to subdue Blue Dragon. Zola convinces Shu to join her and Jiro on their journey, telling him the soldiers were after the Blue Dragon and the village will not be safe while he stays there. Kluke, a friend of Shu, decides to go with them too.