The story moves on to explain the meaning behind Shürei's request to Ensei, and why she's worrying over being blamed for the disease when she is clearly not the one who caused it. Preparations for the treatment are being done by the doctors on the side of Shürei, while Shuuran leads the people of Sekie village to Köringun to speed up the treatment process. Shürei and her company however receives some harsh welcome as they enter Köringun, with people still believing the rumors spread by the Jasenkyö.