While Olivia’s regiment runs circles around the Crimson Knights in the mists of the Carnac Ravine, the rest of the Seventh Legion isn’t having such luck. General Paul recalls the struggling forces and presents news of an opportunity to slay enemy commander Rosenmarie. However, Ashton smells a rat–he suspects Rosenmarie is merely laying a trap with herself as bait. The question remains...what could Rosenmarie want so badly that she would risk her own life for it?

Meanwhile, Fernest and the empire are not the only powers watching the battle with interest. Far away in the Holy Land of Mekia, a formidable new force takes the stage...