The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.

Jinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members.

The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.

Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.

Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.

Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.

Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.

Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.

Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.

Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.

The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.

Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.

The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.

Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.

Subaru desperately tries to fend off the attack from Sin Archbishop Sirius. But then, other Archbishops appear...

A year has passed since the battle at the Sanctuary, and Subaru has been spending fulfilling days united with Emilia's camp. However, his peaceful everyday life ends with the arrival of a single letter.