Confronted by the transformed Bernis, D'Eon is suddenly possessed by Lia's soul. Lia kills Bernis, but D'Eon does not recall anything that had happened during his possessed state afterward. D'Eon is sent to the palace to recover from his injuries, but leaves right after he awakens. Queen Marie orders her page, Robin, to follow and serve D'Eon. D'Eon and Robin are pursued by false French police, and are aided by a man named Durand. The trio eventually encounters D'Eon's mentor, Teillagory, who joins them and dubs their group "The Four Musketeers". They are then confronted by female zombie-like creatures, which are now referred to as "Gargoyles".