Mary is a succubus struggling to control her powers. She needs to consume life energy regularly, but each time she does, she puts her victims into comas. Ainsley, a magician friend she helped in the past, is looking for a way to help her control her powers. Ainsley takes her to the Oak Shade Archives where she researches her ancestry and abilities. They spend hours poring through the books, but run out of clues.
As they are about to leave, they run into Alba, the guardian of Oak Shade. Asked for ideas, she tells them about an eccentric alchemist who might be able to help. While the girls cling on to the faint hope they have, Alba can’t help but feel anxious knowing that her suggestion might make things worse.
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