While looking for a stomach cure after overeating at the victory feast, Taichi is met by Cassim, who coerces him into a duel. To even the odds and determine which one of them is more skilled, Cassim uses a magical effigy given to him by Lodra to block the bulk of Taichi's powers. Remembering Lemia's training, Taichi defeats his opponent, but to everyone's shock a dark spirit emerges from the effigy to kill Taichi. Working together, Taichi, Cassim and Grammy destroy the effigy, restoring Taichi's power and allowing him to banish the spirit...