Set in the Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles universe, in a time when the Lilty Tribe is dominant and the Yuke Tribe doesn't exist anymore, the game tells the Story of Layle, one of the few Crystal Bearers. As opposed to normal people, Crystal Bearers can use magic. This causes them to be considered dangerous. The game begins with Layle and his friend Keiss on a mission as Mercenaries hired by the Lilty Kingdom.