Synopsis

Cordelia and Yuda, having been purchased at an auction by individuals guided by the 'Great Tempest', find themselves allied with Crimson Wind and others. They learn of a secret path across the border and, crucially, that their rescuers possess medicine for Cordelia's father. Crimson Wind, initially distrustful, begins to experience companionship and the blurring of boundaries, while the group plans a hasty departure to avoid pursuers. Cordelia and Crimson Wind are starting to form a close bond, leaving some of the companions behind and a feeling of unease.