With the help of his friends, Sekiei successfully manages to defend the city of Butoku from a sustained attack by Orid Dada, a Gen noble who is a powerful general in their army, but Rinkei remains in grave danger as the White Wraith and his troops continue their advance on the capital. Emperor Adai isn’t the only threat to Ei, however; having fallen for the machinations of an organization maneuvering in the shadows, Jo Hiyou prepares to make his move as well.

But now is the time for a counterattack. After deciding that their next move should be to liberate the Chou army’s homeland of Keiyou from Gen control, strategist Ruri comes up with a plan that will fully utilize the Princess Imperial, Kou Miu, and the Heirloom Seal of the Realm. The naive princess’s time with the Chou and U armies has revealed the reality her people and country face, and her resolve may turn out to be the only thing that can stop Ei from being totally destroyed.

Stephanie Liu