Lawrence enlists the help of Richten Marlheit, the branch manager of the Milone Trading Company, to counter Zheren's scheme. However, men from the Medio Trading Company, Zheren's associates, try to ambush Lawrence and Holo at night. Lawrence and Holo flee to the Milone Trading Company, but Holo acts as a diversion so Lawrence can escape to safety. After arriving at safety, Lawrence is told by Marlheit that the Milone Trading Company has all the information needed to defeat Zheren's plan and no longer needs Lawrence. To compound Lawrence's problems, a letter arrives from the Medio Trading Company, informing him that they know Holo is a wolf and are prepared to hand her over to the Church.