Nakiami is welcomed by all the villagers at Tessik Village. After fleeing from the military, Haru visits Ryuzo, and, after seeing Nazuna communicating with her, she embarks on a journey to find Akiyuki by herself. Ishu and Raigyu plan to meet Zeygand at a base to trade for weapons. The Sentan Island commandant talks with Ryuzo concerning his situation with Nazuna. Meanwhile, Nakiami, much to her dismay, learns that Kujireika implant a Hiruko into herself to become Xam'd and that she dubiously plans to wage war against the Northern Government Army.