The story follows Ken Kaioda, a novice monster tamer, who is looking for his first quest as he visits the Red Dragon Guild. However, he is turned away by the Guild Master due to the low demand for tamers. As he walks away disappointed, he is approached by the leader of the Golden March party, Sedric Nomire, who offers to let him join their group. With the promise of adventure, Ken agrees and heads out on a quest with the party to slay a basilisk. Along the way, Ken discovers that Sedric and his companions are corrupt and only interested in using him for their own benefit. They plan to kill him during the mission and frame it as a tragic accident to gain recognition and fame. Ken stands up to them but is ultimately pushed off a cliff to his death. The story highlights the dangers of blindly trusting those with ulterior motives and the importance of standing up for oneself.