This farce concerns the investigation into the murder of the late Lady Godard. A certain detective turns her great skills of deduction toward the evidence at hand, and reveals a truly shocking and unanticipated truth about the case.

Lawrence’s friend Abel comes to visit and says he plans to work with them for a little while. Lawrence’s frank manner with his friend is new to Cecilia. When trouble befalls Lawrence, Cecilia panics, but Abel stays calm. The truth is, he has a secret.

The new captain of Sariphi's guard is accused of attacking a local lord! Sariphi sets out to prove his innocence, but can she overcome prejudice against Hyenians on top of the distrust of humans that she already faces?

Dragunov had been told by General Torque that capturing Seth was his only objective, and that a military intervention was not his wish. But even after Dragunov reports that he has Seth, the Inquisition warships begin to bomb Caislean Merlin. Dragunov defies orders to join his former squadron and try to stop the war. Meanwhile, Seth takes on Santori, but is overwhelmed by his immense strength. Then a mysterious figure descends upon the battlefield...

Having topped his grade in the term exams, Nagi confesses to Hiro once again.

Burns confronts Joker and Benimaru, then offers them the scant leads he has uncovered during his own personal probe of the Holy Sol Temple. Konro reports Benimaru's findings to the 8th, and the target of their next investigation becomes clear.

Burns confronts Joker and Benimaru, then offers them the scant leads he has uncovered during his own personal probe of the Holy Sol Temple. Konro reports Benimaru's findings to the 8th, and the target of their next investigation becomes clear.

When one Executioner arrives for a showdown, Brawler couldn't be happier. As the bloodbath rages on, Pupil struggles to understand why she was left behind.

As a string of criminals, cops, and assassins converge on his building, the Corpse God finally decides to take action. How far will the necromancer go to defend his new home? And what new attention will his actions draw in a world without magic?