Vol. 23The Moon Bay Crisis
Shade uncovered the Radiance Messenger’s secrets, faced the Misfortune Demon, and searched for the Oasis Heart while Moon Bay’s factions and supernatural threats gathered. The Oasis Heart remained unfound, and Shade went to meet Illustrious Miss beneath the Moon.
- Shade helped Young Mr. Gilott accept the release of his soul, completed Illustrious Miss’s fourth task, and discovered how the Radiance Messenger and a young Blue Dragon fused into Miss Maron, whom he named Angie Illustrious.
- Shade and the Witches escaped the Seven-Tailed Player aboard the Radiance Messenger, then Shade returned to Spring and later fought and captured the dragon-winged Vampire Beast before learning Iluna planned to slay a dragon alone.
- Shade and Miss Belinder investigated the abnormal light at the Belinder farm and found a Holy Grail inscribed “Source of Light,” then restored Gray-headed Eagle’s notebook and uncovered clues tied to Kalas Mountain and Detective Sparrow.
- Shade went to the Dalmanin residence, broke Countess Dalmanin’s enchantment, and found Earl Dalmanin drained of his Life Force before rescuing Miss Belinder and the maids from a hidden chamber.
- Shade and Doctor Schneider confronted the Black Crow at Belinder Big Ben, where Emilia awakened the Sword of Light and fought Pharnalius with their allies until Shade and the Doctor banished the Demon.
- Shade returned to Belinder Manor with Emilia, reconciled with Bella after revealing his identity, and later joined Luvia, Leisha, and Miss Galina in preparing for their exams.
- Shade entered the Gravel Gold Sand Sea in 4260, met Yadlin Sianuode, Liya Sandel, Ms. Meister, and Shelly Knight, and helped Grandma Sianode survive an illusion of her clan’s dead.
- Shade and Mr. Bernhardt investigated the Bloodkin supplying the Dragon Devouring Order, then learned Baron Chandler had left after his factory burned and planned to pursue him before Shade went to meet Illustrious Miss.