Following Gjallarhorn's failed assault on Millennium Island, members of Tekkadan, especially Orga, struggle to come to terms with Biscuit's death. Aboard their transport, Kudelia makes a proposal to Makanai that they take a strategic route to Edmonton from Anchorage to avoid Gjallarhorn. Makanai agrees and asks a key ally of his to journey ahead to lobby for him until their arrival. Meanwhile, Carta continues her mission to intercept Tekkadan against Iznario Fareed's orders.