Before Suletta can take in her victory, she's surrounded and taken into custody on suspicion of utilizing forbidden GUND Format technology.

Pursued by the Benerit Group's garrison forces, the Dawn of Fold which perpetrated the attack on Plant Quetta is forced to evacuate its hideout. Guel, who was captured by Olcott, is now a prisoner at the hideout. Having slain his own father, Guel remains sunk in deep despair.

Guel learns that Shaddiq is the mastermind behind the kidnapping of Sarius.