At long last, Usato and his party arrive at their final destination: the Beastlands! This is a land shaped by a long and painful history of oppression at the hands of humans, now inhabited by beastkin who harbor deep, burning resentment toward humanity. Here, Usato must fulfill the promise he once made to Amako: to save her mother, Kanoko, from her mysterious slumber. However, the reception is far from welcoming. And yet, against all expectations, Usato is quickly and almost too easily guided to the very room where Kanoko lies asleep. There, he uses his healing magic upon her only to reveal that it hers is no ordinary affliction. The real reason Kanoko cannot awaken, Amako now held captive, the Beastkin hatred of humanity, and the sudden appearance of a Demon Lord Army commander— the chaos descending upon Usato escalates to catastrophic levels! A wildly explosive Volume 8 of nonstop twists and revelations! Witness the unbreakable bonds between the healer and his companions!! Appropriate for ages 12 and up.