Innumael and the members of Headkeeper escape their encounter with Leocadio's squad and head for a nearby safehouse. However, the Imperial Army is closing in on their location. Can they slip out of the Imperial Army's grasp?
Innumael, Schaake, and company have escaped the Imperial Army's lockdown. Their journey takes them through a forest, but something is amiss. Helman takes a new approach in his attempt to apprehend Innumael.
While Innumael, Schaake, and company continue on toward Gutheil, Elfriede discovers where Headkeeper's money is going, and who is getting it. The Empire begins preparing for a major operation.
Innumael, Arnolt, and Benjamin arrive at the capital to find they'll be participating in a rescue operation. However, the Diet and the military have already set their plans in motion.
