Dianna apologizes to Guin for the behavior of her troops, explaining that the Dianna Counter vanguard that landed before her had not received any of her orders. She accepts an invitation from Guin to tour the damage to the countryside by airship. Dianna and Kihel bond over their identical appearances, and trade outfits and identities. Loran and Sochie accompany them on the airship to the Heim estate. Dianna is overcome by the revelation that the Return caused the death of Kihel's father and made her mother delusional, and grieves on Kihel's behalf.