Orba was wounded and lost consciousness. And Vilina went missing on the battlefield. Reinforcements from the whole west gather in Tauria, preparing for Mefius’s renewed invasion, but for now both sides are waiting. In light of the situation, Orba—who has recovered—makes a decision and sends Shike to Apt as a messenger. Meanwhile, at the same time in Apt itself, Orba’s former subordinates are in danger, and even Vilina is being stalked by a suspicious shadow. What decision will Orba make, and what will be Vilina’s fate? (c)