Kujo follows along as Victorique responds to an odd summons to the descendants of the Gray Wolves. As they travel to a village in the mountains, Victorique relates the tale of her mother, Cordelia Gallo, and the criminal accusations leveled against her.

In true genius form, Victorique reveals the other visitors' criminal intentions. Kujo aids Victorique in a ruse to draw a confession from the murderer of elder Theodore while the bond of Kujo's and Victorique's friendship is strengthened.