Lawrence and Holo continue their long journey north, reaching the town of Kumerson, where they see the first northern pagans of their journey.

With no real information on how to get to Yoitsu, Lawrence uses all his resources to find more information. Will pagan stories of the North yield any clues?

Amati learns about Holo's debt to Lawrence and announces that he will take on the debt and ask Holo to marry him.

Lawrence tries to persuade Amati into a special deal. This could determine the outcome of their agreement...

Lawrence seeks help from Mr. Batos to acquire pyrite from the alchemists. When he speaks with Diana, she makes him an offer...

The price of pyrite keeps rising, but when Diana's representative appears and informs him of the failed deal, Lawrence's plan collapses. Has he lost the bet against Amati and, consequently, Holo?