On board the armored collection truck, Touko meets fellow reluctant travelers. Meanwhile, in the capital, the orphaned Koushi gets an unexpected offer from a wealthy magnate. Despite his misgivings, this patron could be his ailing sister's only hope.

The survivors of the dragon attack receive unexpected aid from Akira, a lady fire hunter with an unconventional hound. Later, they come upon an abandoned child...with ties to the group that wants them dead.

Their long journey over, Touko's party rests with Shouzou's family in the capital. Koushi enters the forest with the aid of the enigmatic fire hunter Roroku.

Touko loses her way while running from the city watch and receives unexpected help from Kira. Meanwhile, Koushi approaches Yuoshichi and Roroku with a daring plan.

Hinako's illness worsens, provoking a crisis at the Okibi mansion. Meanwhile, Touko joins Akira to confront the gods. New forces and unguessed truths emerge as Flickering Flame draws ever closer.

While following secret tunnels toward the palace, Touko and Koushi suddenly find themselves in the middle of the dark forest. They still have a letter to deliver, but the divine clans won't make the journey easy.

Yuoshichi is on the rampage, seeking revenge against the divine clans, but with the Flickering Flame now residing within his own daughter, what lengths will he go to in order to achieve his ultimate goal?

A fallbeast suddenly descends on the divine palace, adding to the ongoing chaos. Touko instinctively knows that she must hunt it.

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