When a group from Dorothea goes to inspect the Duchy of Kal-o, Marlya comes face to face with Ray Dawn. She also questions her motivations when she goes to visit an old friend. Meanwhile, Liscar's violent conspiracy continues with its progress.

Free and Marlya lead their Dorothea contingent in an attempt to drive Liscar's forces out of the palace, as Diese's intrigue enters its end game. But Wolfran just might have a hidden agenda of his own. Could this be the end of Unified Zesskia?