Crimson Spell, Volume 4, Paperback

The key to discovering the secret behind Vald's 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 selfVald's uncharacteristic recklessness provokes a tirade from Halvir, who then leaves the group without a word...