Having sent his charges into battle, Willem finds the distraction he so badly needs in the form of a visit to cultural hotpot Corna di Luce.

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

The warehouse has to deal with the ramifications of Chtholly's condition. At the same time, things begin to unravel on the surface.

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.