Balsa returns to Shin Yogo after two years, but her plans to repair her spear are derailed when a procession for the royal family goes suspiciously awry.

Balsa makes preparations for the upcoming journey with the help of some old friends before they escape the city.

Balsa must rely on Chagum to save them after she is wounded in her battle with the Hunters.

Balsa's childhood friend helps her recover from her injuries; a strange letter is sent to the Star Palace.

The arrival of Torogai; Balsa tries to throw the mikado off their trail.

Chagum and Balsa set off for the mountains with a fresh and common look, but operatives of the emperor relentlessly dog their footsteps.