The crew of the Zanbani must fend off an assault by Humanforms from the Northern forces.

Akiyuki confronts the Hiruken Emperor by himself while Nakiami completes her training with Lady Sannova.

Nakiami seals herself in the Quickening Chamber and the confrontation with the Hiruken Emperor draws to a close. However, Akiyuki turns himself into stone, and nine years later, he awakens and reunite with his loved ones.