Shiron, the Ever-Laughing Witch tells the story of how the world was created by the Overseer and the Library was founded. She then recounts the various events that have occurred up until now; Colio’s defeat of Cigal, Volken’s betrayal, Zatoh’s redemption by Noloty, Mokkania’s death and Mirepoch’s hunt for the truth about Lasquall Othello.