Chtholly's bombshell leaves Willem shaken, as he struggles to come to terms with the nature of the "special weapons."

Phyr details her request to Limeskin, who refuses and asks Willem for a favor of his own.

Chtholly helps out around the base as his secretary and gains the adulation of everyone there. Willem, on the other hand, starts having doubts about some unanswered questions after meeting Nopht and Rhantolk.

A desperate battle unfolds upon the Saxifraga as it tries to escape the attack of timere. Chtholly, clinging to the last pieces of emotions she still possesses, decides to fight.