The battle that will eternally divide mankind has begun. Ribiab and his friends survive their first encounter with the Army of Darkness. However, he knows that his next encounter will be fought on Earth with no memory of his previous battles or the vows he has made to succeed. Only if he returns victorious from his Earthly trial will he be able to offer aid to his friends, while they are on Earth.

One of Ribiab's Earthly struggles is an unexplained drive to find a woman he sees clearly in his mind, but has never met. His desire to find and protect her, influences every decision he makes.

When Satan is release one last time, Ribiab compels Elias to engage in the final battle, hoping to save those who have never been exposed to the temptations of the Defiant Ones.