Renowned, greedy witch Lina Inverse roams the globe, pilfering riches from marauders who cross her path. Her newest prey—a cadre of brigands—lies in wait within a wood, hungry for vengeance. Just as Lina is about to crush them with ease, the swordsman Gourry Gabriev appears out of nowhere. Mistaking her for a helpless maiden, the naïve yet generous hero steps in to fend off the attackers. After swiftly vanquishing them, the clueless knight resolves to escort Lina to Atlas City. Though reluctant, she eventually consents.
Unbeknownst to her, Lina has stumbled upon a formidable spell‑bound relic among her recent loot. Two enigmatic figures now pursue the young sorceress and her self‑appointed protector to seize this powerful artifact for dubious ends. Thus begins their quest, one that could determine the very fate of the world.