After defeating Pope Pari in a contest of strength, Percy wins his approval—but declines the papacy to search for his origins. Guided by the Pope, he arrives in Crow Territory, rescues his sister, and reaches the Cohen family, only to find them under siege by the Ross family. His mother reveals the truth of his birth and urges him to flee. Moved, Percy defeats the invaders Brienne and Fiona, and encounters Mia of the Outflow Church, who has been searching for him. Brienne and Fiona are rescued and transformed by the fallen mage Cru. Fiona evolves into an evil dragon. Percy is defeated and nearly killed. Mia saves him at the cost of her own life. Percy awakens the Sun God's blessing, heals Mia, transforms into a seraph, and slays Fiona. Cru flees. Percy returns Mia to the Church, refuses the papacy again, and chooses to hunt down Cru.