After the liberation of Forland castle, Alita vows to serve Falis by posing as the queen's handmaiden.

When Falis races off to slay goblins, Alita is captured by Dr. Akamashi.

Prince Kaito's return leads to Falis and her crew planning their departure; Alita reluctantly accepts her friend's desire for adventure, but before the intertwined souls part ways, a mysterious woman casts the heroes as outlaws.

Falis is wounded during an escape and the royal army is in hot pursuit.