After the Erebonian Empire annexed Crossbell, Rogan claims that North Ambria will be next, but the government officials disagree. Meanwhile, Lavian is sent back to training camp as an instructor as part of her punishment for disobeying orders.

After encountering the Ashen Chevalier and witnessing the might of the Empire's hero, Rean Schwarzer, Lavi and gang have a short layover in Celdic before their next train. But waiting there for them is the Intelligence Division's Lechter.