Sariphi, Leonhart, and the others travel by ship to inspect the kingdom Bolstobas, but Lante is seasick. When a messenger beast brings urgent news, Leonhart travels back to Ozmargo via Gwiber after putting a protective charm on Sariphi's ring. Fenrir, the King of Wolves, and his subordinate Nir attack the ship and massacre the guards. Fenrir has a grudge against Leonhart and swears to conquer Ozmargo and become the new king. Sariphi offers herself as a hostage to save everyone, and Nir, who spied on the events in Maasya, confirms to a disbelieving Fenrir that she is the queen. Lante tries to fight them, but between his seasickness and Nir's ability to control his swords with telekinesis, he is gravely injured. Sariphi is taken away while Bennu heals Lante and the others. Fenrir's forces are invading Ozmargo and the people are rioting in fear. When they receive word of Sariphi's capture, Anubis convinces Leonhart to stay and calm the people, and Sariphi told them not to save her. Leonhart assures the people that he will protect them, then promises to defeat Fenrir and save Sariphi.