The destruction of a village leaves only three survivors, who are found and hounded by the Imperial Church.

Shino and Sosuke get a warm welcome from the Church; Hamaji has a proposition for her kidnapper.

Satomi reveals the reason for summoning Shino and Sosuke; Hamaji gets an offer she might not be able to refuse.

Sosuke is injured in a fight and Kobungo comes to the rescue.

The new moon appears and Sosuke and Murasame must rest; Shino is in a tough predicament.

When Shino becomes interested in a supernatural news story, he takes a trip that could end in disaster.