Forces opposed to the Pontiff are making their move against him, and someone within the Branched squad has turned traitor. Luca, his friends, and the Pontiff must go on the run, but a terrible price will be paid for their escape. Then the war continues as plans are made for a new campaign into the Empire. Elsewhere, Kayano, a.k.a. the Garland, begins to wonder if there is more to life than simply doing Akira’s bidding, and by extension, the Druid’s...
