One month after the end of the SAU-Arbrau War, both factions have agreed to a peace settlement, with Tekkadan withdrawing from Earth. During another meeting, McGillis asks Orga to further help in his quest to reform Gjallarhorn; for once he succeeds, he will bestow all of Gjallarhorn's authority on Mars to Tekkadan, making them the true rulers of the planet. While Orga sees the offer as a chance to fulfill Kudelia's dream of an independent Mars, Merrybit warns that Tekkadan's growth may lead to a conflict with Teiwaz. Wracked with guilt from losing Aston and trusting Radice during the war, Takaki resigns from Tekkadan.