Lone-wolf warrior Mizu gets stuck with an unexpected travel companion, while Princess Akemi grasps for a way to control her future.

Taigen proposes a deal, and Mizu receives an invitation to tea. Life on the road turns out to be more challenging than Akemi imagined.

Determined to see Fowler dead, Mizu scrapes up all the wits, grit and strength she has left to make her way through his castle's defenses.

As an army approaches, Akemi must choose her path. While Taigen risks his life for the royal family, Mizu remains hell-bent on her mission.