A summoner must do what it takes to protect his closest companions as cryptic mysteries and unexpected news make his life ever more complicated.

After an eventful Spirit Week, Ryan Aglecard is ready for his next grand adventure. Lucky for him, classes are starting up again at New Riverside University. With a brand new courseload of thrilling magical subjects, he hopes to further develop his abilities as a Spirit Keeper and better understand the otherworldly nature of the peculiar spirits he has collected thus far.

But the plot thickens when new allies reveal secrets concerning Ryan's very own family. Seeking some reprieve from campus drama, he decides to move in with his friends Sylvia and Modak. However, the three quickly learn peace is not guaranteed, even away from the watchful eyes of their peers. As the world around them gets more chaotic each waking moment, they discover something else brewing just beneath their feet . . .

Meanwhile, a climactic encounter with a familiar—yet changed—enemy traps not only Ryan but also those he loves most inside a deadly dungeon. Now Ryan and his team must work with the spirits to unravel the mysteries of this place in order to free themselves. And as they come face to face with their malevolent foe, they risk being imprisoned forever if they do not put everything on the line to enact their escape plan.

The third volume of the hit LitRPG adventure series—with more than 600,000 views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!