Nina finally returns to her comrades, but cannot explain away to her members what occurred while she was in Myath, including the existence of the Fallen One residing in her body. Haia, frustrated with the feeling of inferiority he has harbored against Layfon, resolves to challenge him to a duel. While Felli openly sulks over Layfon's return to normalcy over Nina's unexpected return, criticizing Nina's evasive attitude and berating Layfon's calm acceptance over this fact, Haia makes her the bait for his long-awaited duel with Layfon. Layfon is sent a message from the Salinvan Mercenary Corps regarding the conditions to get Felli back. Myath draws closer, and the night before the Intercity Match, Layfon prepares for a confrontation with Haia even as Leerin finally steps inside Zuellni.
ニーナは消えたときと同じように、突然ツェルニに現れる。レイフォン達は、喜びながらも、失踪の説明をしないニーナに不安を覚える。同じ頃、ツェルニに滞在するサリンバン教導傭兵団に一通の手紙が届けられる。それは、グレンダンの女王アルシェイラからの手紙だった。団長のハイアはその手紙を読んだ直後に、ある決意をする。
