When she is kidnapped by a traitorous priest, the princess of a magic land summons three friends to fulfill the legends of the Magic Knights.
The crown starts to change shape as Hikaru and Eagle both safely enter the crown room; only one can become the new Pillar of Cephiro.
As Umi and Fuu continue to fight the monsters storming the castle, they discover the source of the monsters' power.
Eagle breaks out and starts searching for Lantis; with his biometrics, he can then access the crown room.
The crown room allows Hikaru and Eagle to enter, but only the one worthy of becoming the new Pillar can touch it.