Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana equips Jessica with a joint casting unit, enabling her to use Nana's Originium Arts and Halo.
• Jessica struggles to adapt to the new Arts, causing Nana to use Liquid Fabric to enhance her sensitivity.
• Blaze enters and misinterprets the situation, leading to a tense moment.
• The team receives a warning about an incoming threat, and everyone prepares for combat.
• Nana decides to confront the threat alone, leaving the team to support her if needed.

Character Developments

• Jessica: Adapts to Nana's Originium Arts and Halo, gaining enhanced strength and defensive abilities. She also demonstrates a special affinity for Laterano Guns.
• Nana: Shows concern for Jessica's well-being during the Arts synchronization process. She also displays a willingness to protect her team by confronting the threat alone.
• Blaze: Exhibits jealousy and possessiveness when she thinks Nana is harming Jessica. She also expresses interest in gaining the Halo power for herself.
• Franka: Shows a playful and teasing side, but also supports Jessica and helps her adapt to her new abilities.

Significant Themes

• Trust and friendship within the team, as demonstrated by Blaze's concern for Jessica and Nana's willingness to protect her team.
• The power and responsibility that come with Originium Arts and Halo, as seen through Jessica's struggle to adapt and Nana's decision to confront the threat alone.
• The consequences of misinterpretation and jumping to conclusions, as seen in Blaze's initial reaction to the situation between Nana and Jessica.

Character Interactions

• Nana and Jessica: Nana helps Jessica adapt to her new Arts and Halo, showing concern for her well-being. Jessica, in turn, trusts Nana and follows her instructions.
• Blaze and Nana: Blaze misinterprets the situation between Nana and Jessica, leading to a tense moment. Later, she expresses her desire to have the Halo power for herself.
• Franka and Jessica: Franka teases Jessica but also supports her and helps her adapt to her new abilities.
• The team: Everyone works together to prepare for combat and support Nana as she confronts the threat alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana and her team enter Ursus territory, encountering a hostile Ursus patrol vessel.
• The Ursus caster demands a bribe and the inspection of the crew, including the Infected, which Nana refuses.
• Nana threatens the caster, leading to a firefight. Rosemary and Little Cat destroy the Ursus vessel, while Nana eliminates the soldiers on the ground.
• Nana and her team then deal with the aftermath, cleaning up the scene.

Character Developments

• Nana demonstrates her cold and ruthless side, showing no mercy to the enemy soldiers.
• Little Cat showcases its power, decimating the Ursus patrol vessel.
• Nana's team works together to handle the aftermath, displaying their camaraderie.

Significant Themes

• The corruption of the Ursus old nobles and their military.
• The harsh treatment of the Infected in Ursus.
• The necessity of violence and ruthlessness in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Nana interacts with the Ursus caster, initially trying to reason with him but ultimately resorting to violence.
• Nana communicates with her team through the Mind Network, coordinating their actions.
• Nana's team works together to clean up the aftermath, showing their trust and reliance on each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rhodes Island's team cleans up the battlefield after defeating an Ursus military unit, disposing of bodies and evidence.
• Nana plans to investigate Ursus's persecution of the Infected and clear Rosemary's name by attacking Ursus forces again and providing Rhodes Island with an alibi.
• Nana leaves the team to act as Medic, with Jessica taking her place, and the team prepares to give a medical lecture in Ursus villages.

Character Developments

• Folinic struggles with her hatred for Ursus and the reality of their actions, feeling repulsed by the battlefield cleanup.
• Nana demonstrates her strategic thinking and leadership, planning their next moves and providing alibis for the team.
• Jessica is tasked with acting as Medic, with Kate's help in learning to disguise herself and maintain her Halo form.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of war and the reality of battlefield cleanup.
• The persecution of the Infected and the potential reasons behind it.
• The importance of alibis and maintaining a public image in political and military contexts.

Character Interactions

• Folinic and Franka discuss their reactions to the battlefield cleanup and the Ursus military's actions.
• Nana explains her plan to the team, including her intention to clear Rosemary's name.
• Kate and Nana discuss Jessica's training and Nana's memories of Kate's past.
• Nana checks her equipment before the mission, ensuring she's prepared for the task ahead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana, disguised as a powerful Bloodfiend, returns to the destroyed Landship site.
• She encounters a group of Sarkaz scavengers who arrived quickly after the battle.
• Nana decides to use them to create a diversion and make it seem like the Ursus Landship crossed the border without authorization.
• She orders them to prepare traps and fortifications, but they work slowly due to exhaustion and fear.
• Nana decides to change her approach and treats them more kindly.

Character Developments

• Nana, as Killer Miss, initially acts harshly towards the Sarkaz scavengers but later shows kindness and understanding.
• The Sarkaz scavengers initially show false obedience to Nana but later reveal their true feelings and intentions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of kindness and virtue, as Nana reflects on the priest's guidance about being kind.
• The theme of understanding and acceptance, as Nana tries to understand the Sarkaz scavengers' perspective and intentions.

Character Interactions

• Nana interacts with the leader of the Sarkaz scavengers, trying to understand their motivations and intentions.
• She also interacts with the other scavengers, showing kindness and understanding towards them.
• Nana's internal dialogue with Kate, her eye, provides insight into her thoughts and feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana is mistaken for a Bloodfiend by a group of Sarkaz refugees and tests them by activating her Thought Chain Ring.
• The refugees reveal they are supporters of the deposed Queen Theresa and were testing Nana to see if she was a Bloodfiend of the Court.
• Nana decides to help the refugees and accepts them into her group, planning to use them as a cover to pin the attack on the Ursus Landship on a nonexistent Bloodfiend.
• Nana and the refugees prepare to ambush the second Ursus Landship, with Nana planning to act as a Bloodfiend noble to intimidate them.

Character Developments

• Nana continues to use her Bloodfiend Witchcraft and acts as a Bloodfiend noble to protect the refugees and achieve her goals.
• The refugees, particularly the old man and the young Sarkaz man, show their resourcefulness and adaptability in dealing with Nana and the situation.
• The old man reveals he was a teacher and has extensive knowledge of Kazdel's customs and nobles, which he uses to advise Nana.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and acting continues, with Nana using her Bloodfiend Witchcraft and acting as a Bloodfiend noble to achieve her goals, while the refugees test her and try to understand her true intentions.
• The theme of trust and loyalty is explored as the refugees decide to follow Nana and offer their loyalty to her, despite her not being a true Bloodfiend or even Sarkaz.
• The theme of survival and the will to live is shown through the refugees' determination to escape the persecution of the False King and their willingness to follow Nana to increase their chances of survival.

Character Interactions

• Nana interacts with the refugees, particularly the old man and the young Sarkaz man, testing them and deciding to help them.
• The refugees interact with each other, revealing their backgrounds and deciding to follow Nana.
• Nana and the old man have a conversation about Nana's true identity and her plans, with the old man offering his advice and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana and Eileen use a Teekaz Witchcraft ritual to teleport to an Ursus Landship, where Nana threatens the Ursus soldiers to secure vehicles and supplies for their journey.
• Nana is affected by 'Sarkaz despair' after using the Witchcraft ritual, leading to a brief moment of intense desire to destroy.

Character Developments

• Nana: Struggles with the influence of 'Sarkaz despair' on her personality after using Witchcraft, leading to a brief loss of control.
• Eileen: Remains loyal to the White Emperor and is reluctant to accept Nana as their new protector, but ultimately cooperates with Nana's plan.

Significant Themes

• The influence of Witchcraft on an individual's personality and the dangers of abusing power.
• The consequences of the Teekaz's original sin and the 'Sankta betrayal.'
• The struggle between loyalty to the White Emperor and the reality of their situation.

Character Interactions

• Nana and Eileen: Their relationship remains tense, with Eileen still reluctant to accept Nana as their leader. However, they work together to secure the supplies they need.
• Nana and the Ursus soldiers: Nana uses her Witchcraft to intimidate and threaten the Ursus soldiers, securing the supplies she needs.
• Nana and the 'butler': The 'butler' warns Nana about the dangers of being influenced by 'Sarkaz despair' after using Witchcraft.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana uses Witchcraft to escape Ursus border patrol ships, angering the Sanguinarch who follows her scent.
• The Ursus Third Army is attacked by the Sanguinarch, leading to a negotiation between the Confessor and Viscount Baikal.
• Nana and Ah Fu discuss the possibility of helping Rhodes Island with Ursus' Infected problem.

Character Developments

• Nana: Starts to consider the ethical implications of Witchcraft and its side effects.
• Ah Fu (Alfred): Reveals his past as a teacher and his loyalty to the Sarkaz refugees.

Significant Themes

• The morality of Witchcraft and its consequences.
• The complex political landscape of Ursus and its relation to the Infected.
• The loyalty and sacrifice of the Sarkaz refugees.

Character Interactions

• Nana and Ah Fu: Their relationship evolves from initial mistrust to a more cooperative dynamic, with Nana starting to see Ah Fu as an ally rather than just a witness.
• Nana and the Ursus Third Army: Their interaction is minimal, but the army's actions lead to the Sanguinarch's involvement.
• The Sanguinarch and the Confessor: Their interaction highlights the power dynamics within the Bloodfiend Court and the tension between Theresis and the Sanguinarch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana and Ah Fu discuss the origins and potential reform of Teekaz Witchcraft.
• Nana learns about the Ten Commandments, a concept for reforming Witchcraft.
• Nana discovers that three Sarkaz have been kidnapped by Ursus hunters.
• Nana rescues the Sarkaz and subdues the hunters without killing them.

Character Developments

• Nana: Struggles with her growing irritation and killing intent, but ultimately chooses to restrain herself and save the captured Sarkaz without killing the hunters.
• Ah Fu: Remains calm and collected, providing guidance and information to Nana.
• The captured Sarkaz: Show concern for each other and Nana's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between reason and emotion, particularly in the context of Witchcraft and its potential reform.
• The consequences of ignorance and underestimation of one's opponents.
• The importance of understanding and respecting cultural differences.

Character Interactions

• Nana and Ah Fu: Engage in a detailed discussion about Witchcraft and its potential reform, with Ah Fu providing valuable insights and guidance.
• Nana and the captured Sarkaz: Nana rescues them, demonstrating her commitment to their safety and well-being.
• Nana and the Ursus hunters: Nana subdues them without killing, showing restraint despite her growing irritation and killing intent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana scolds Ah Fu for leading refugees towards the battlefield.
• Nana and Ah Fu encounter a group of Ursus hunters and engage in a fight.
• Nana treats the hunters' injuries and interrogates them about a nearby village and the Infected.
• Nana learns about the presence of Sarkaz nobles in the village and decides to go there alone, disguised.

Character Developments

• Nana demonstrates her authority and leadership by disciplining Ah Fu and handling the Ursus hunters.
• Ah Fu shows his loyalty and understanding of Nana's intentions by supporting her decisions.
• The Ursus hunters show their fear and respect for Nana after she defeats them.
• The young Sarkaz girls show their curiosity and admiration for Nana.

Significant Themes

• The tension between Sarkaz and Ursus people, and the potential for conflict.
• The importance of communication and understanding in avoiding violence.
• The power dynamics between different groups of people.

Character Interactions

• Nana and Ah Fu work together to handle the Ursus hunters and gather information.
• Nana interacts with the young Sarkaz girls, showing kindness and patience.
• The Ursus hunters interact with Nana, showing fear, respect, and a desire for compensation.
• Nana interacts with the hunters, showing a willingness to listen and understand their perspective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana and her group arrive at a village to trade for supplies and information.
• They encounter villagers who are initially hostile but eventually agree to trade.
• The village chief offers Oripathy inhibitor medicine in exchange for gold and other valuables.
• Nana learns about the presence of Infected in the village and their connection to Infected Guerrilla Forces.
• As they prepare to leave, Nana's group is ambushed by bandits, likely connected to the Guerrilla Forces.

Character Developments

• Nana demonstrates her diplomatic and negotiation skills, handling the situation with the villagers fairly and effectively.
• The village chief shows his intelligence and resourcefulness, balancing the interests of various groups.
• Nana's group displays unity and cooperation, following her orders and working together to protect each other.

Significant Themes

• Fairness and justice in trade and negotiations.
• The complex relationships between different factions in Ursus, including the Infected, Guerrilla Forces, and the Military Police.
• The importance of gathering information and intelligence for survival and success in missions.

Character Interactions

• Nana interacts with the village chief, negotiating a fair trade and learning about the village's connection to the Infected Guerrilla Forces.
• Nana's group works together to defend against the bandit ambush, with Nana taking the lead and Ah Fu ensuring the convoy's safety.
• The hunter who initially confronted Nana shows concern for his village's safety and tries to warn Nana about the potential danger from the Guerrilla Forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana, a Fallen Angel, encounters a group of bandits attacking a vehicle. She eliminates them using her Arts.
• She finds a Laterano sister, Mary, and a young Vulpo, who had been held captive by the bandits. Mary is infected with Oripathy.
• Nana decides to take Mary and the Vulpo with her, learning that the Vulpo is a former child soldier from Columbia who was sent to Ursus and has nowhere to go.
• Nana joins up with a convoy of Sarkaz, who are disguised as Felines to avoid discrimination.

Character Developments

• Nana: Shows her combat skills and mercy towards the innocent. She decides to help Mary and the Vulpo, showing empathy and willingness to protect them.
• Mary: An infected Laterano sister who needs medical attention. She is devoted to her faith and protecting the Vulpo.
• Vulpo (unnamed): A former child soldier from Columbia who is now an Infected. She is loyal to Mary and initially hostile towards Nana but warms up to her later.

Significant Themes

• Discrimination: The Infected Enforcement Squad's treatment of Infected individuals and the Sarkaz's need to disguise themselves highlight the discrimination against Infected and non-Sankta races.
• Mercy and Protection: Nana's actions show mercy towards the innocent and a desire to protect those in need, despite her status as a Fallen Angel.
• Loyalty: The Vulpo's loyalty to Mary and her willingness to protect her, even in the face of danger, is a significant aspect of their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Nana and the Vulpo: Initially hostile due to the Vulpo's fear and mistrust, their relationship improves as Nana shows kindness and willingness to help.
• Mary and the Vulpo: Their bond is evident as the Vulpo is willing to protect Mary and follows her lead, even after Mary is taken captive.
• Nana and her attendants: The butler and maid show deference to Nana, addressing her as "my lord" and "my lady," indicating their loyalty and respect for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana discovers a tracking device on their vehicle, planted by an unknown party.
• The village they passed through is revealed to be secretly aiding the Infected with Oripathy inhibitors.
• A nun from a neighboring country, presumed dead, awakens.
• Little Fox, a child soldier, is revealed to have been sold to a neighboring country.
• Nana decides to investigate the village and the Infected Guerrilla Force further.
• Cole reveals that a Court Army is tracking them, possibly due to Nana's use of Teekaz Witchcraft.

Character Developments

• Nana shows concern for Little Fox's well-being, despite her initial cold demeanor.
• Cole reveals more about her past and her connection to the Sarkaz.
• Eileen and the butler, Ah Fu, are revealed to be from the Sarkaz Court.
• The nun is revealed to be a guest character from a neighboring country.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of the Infected in Ursus.
• The complex political landscape of Ursus and its factions.
• The power dynamics between the Ursus government, the Infected, and the guerrilla groups.

Character Interactions

• Nana shows kindness to Little Fox, rubbing his head and treating his wound.
• Cole and Nana communicate, with Cole providing updates and advice.
• Eileen and Ah Fu discuss Cole and Nana, revealing their knowledge of Sarkaz and Dead Souls.
• Nana, Cole, and Ah Fu discuss their next steps, with Nana deciding to investigate further.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rhodes Island team is being followed by unknown people, suspected to be either Ursus soldiers or Kazdel's Black Emperor Faction.
• Rosemary's team plans to drive off the followers by force if they're not Ursus, and eliminate them if they show hostility.
• Nana's group is also on the move, aiming to retrieve Laterano Guns from an "Easter Egg Point."
• Rosemary's team encounters Kazdel Military Council soldiers, who claim they're pursuing rebel insurgents.

Character Developments

• Rosemary shows growth in her leadership and decision-making, ordering her team to prepare for combat and questioning the soldiers' intentions.
• Manfred, the Kazdel Military Council commander, demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor under pressure, trying to de-escalate the situation.
• Nana remains focused on her mission, determined to retrieve the Laterano Guns.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: The encounter between Rosemary's team and the Kazdel soldiers highlights the theme of trust and suspicion, as both sides question each other's intentions.
• Power dynamics: The scene showcases the power dynamics between different factions, with Rosemary's team holding the upper hand due to their advanced technology and weapons.

Character Interactions

• Rosemary and Andy: The little cat and her Dead Soul communicate, with Andy speaking through Rosemary and providing guidance.
• Rosemary and Manfred: The two leaders face off, with Rosemary questioning Manfred's intentions and Manfred trying to explain his mission.
• Nana and her group: Nana leads her team, focused on retrieving the Laterano Guns, while also keeping an eye on the battlefield where Rosemary's team is engaged.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Manfred, a Sarkaz officer, requests to search the Rhodes Island Exploration Vehicle to find a traitor and an uncontrolled Bloodfiend.
• Andy, a Dead Soul, communicates with Manfred, revealing that the Sarkaz Military Commission has no honor.
• Manfred decides to inspect the vehicle alone to avoid a fight and placate the Bloodfiend Lord.
• The Rhodes Island team continues their journey, retrieving the refugees' belongings and facing a Pincer Beast attack.
• Nana and Mary discuss the 'Easter Egg Point' they are heading to, with Frostleaf's help.

Character Developments

• Manfred shows restraint and rationality, prioritizing his mission and the lives of his subordinates.
• Andy reveals his disregard for the Sarkaz Military Commission's honor, hinting at a complex history.
• Nana demonstrates her combat skills and resourcefulness, protecting the group from the Pincer Beast.
• Mary and Frostleaf share their past experiences, showing their resilience and adaptability.
• Frostleaf helps Nana and Mary with the map, displaying her knowledge of Columbia standards.

Significant Themes

• The complex history and politics of Kazdel and its neighboring regions.
• The struggle for survival and resources in a dangerous, post-apocalyptic world.
• The importance of communication, understanding, and trust among allies.

Character Interactions

• Manfred and Andy engage in a tense negotiation, revealing their differing views on honor and cooperation.
• Nana and Mary discuss their plans, with Mary seeking Nana's confirmation of her identity as a sister.
• Frostleaf interacts with Mary and Nana, sharing her knowledge of the 'Easter Egg Point' and her past experiences.
• The Sarkaz girls play with Frostleaf, showing their acceptance and affection toward her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana's convoy reaches the Easter Egg Point, where they find Guerrilla vehicles hidden.
• Nana decides to investigate alone, leaving instructions for the group in case of trouble.

Character Developments

• Nana: Shows concern for her group's safety and well-being, preparing for the harsh conditions ahead.
• Frostleaf: Demonstrates her military background and skills, but also shows concern for her former colleagues.
• Ah Fu: Reveals his past as a military instructor, though he's reluctant to admit it.

Significant Themes

• Trust and responsibility: Nana's concern for her group's safety reflects her growing sense of responsibility towards them.
• The unknown: The presence of unknown Guerrillas at the Easter Egg Point highlights the dangers and uncertainties of their journey.

Character Interactions

• Nana and Frostleaf: Their interaction shows a growing understanding and respect for each other, with Frostleaf accepting the greatsword from Nana.
• Nana and Ah Fu: Ah Fu's reluctance to admit his past as a military instructor hints at a deeper history between them.
• The group: The group's dynamic shows a mix of curiosity, concern, and amusement, reflecting their growing bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana infiltrates a Guerrilla camp disguised as one of them.
• She encounters and defeats two Guerrillas, then takes their clothes and weapons.
• At the camp, she's discovered by Sarkaz Mercenaries, leading to a battle.
• Nana uses her Witchcraft and Laterano Gun to defeat the Mercenaries.
• The leader of the Mercenaries, W, returns and tries to detonate a bomb, but Nana disarms her.
• After a brief standoff, the Mercenaries surrender, and Nana tends to the wounded.

Character Developments

• Nana demonstrates her combat skills and ruthlessness, using Saint Mode to gain the upper hand.
• W, the leader of the Sarkaz Mercenaries, is revealed to be a staunch supporter of the White Emperor and has a history with Babel and Rhodes Island.
• Ah Fu and Eileen provide valuable intelligence about W and her relationship with Babel and Rhodes Island.

Significant Themes

• The destructive nature of combat and its consequences, as seen in the destruction of supplies and the camp.
• The blurred lines between friend and foe, as Nana struggles to determine whether the Mercenaries are allies or enemies.
• The power dynamics between different factions, with the Sarkaz Mercenaries ultimately surrendering to Nana.

Character Interactions

• Nana and W have a tense standoff, with W initially trying to detonate a bomb and Nana threatening to shoot her.
• Ah Fu, Eileen, and Athena provide valuable intelligence and persuade Nana not to silence the Mercenaries.
• Nana tends to the wounded Mercenaries and Guerrillas after they surrender, showing a degree of mercy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• W, a Sarkaz Mercenary, is defeated and captured by Nana, a Sankta from Rhodes Island.
• W reveals she's a member of Babel and offers to cooperate with Nana to investigate Kal'tsit's involvement in the assassination of Her Highness Theresa.
• Nana agrees to cooperate with W, seeking her help in understanding the Infected Guerrilla Force and the Reunion Movement.

Character Developments

• W: Reveals her loyalty to Her Highness Theresa and her suspicion of Kal'tsit. Shows a willingness to cooperate with Nana despite her defeat.
• Nana: Shows a strategic and pragmatic approach to her mission, agreeing to cooperate with W despite her initial hostility.
• Ah Fu: Reveals his knowledge of the Wendigo clan and supports Nana's decision to cooperate with W.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Betrayal: W's unwavering loyalty to Her Highness Theresa contrasts with her suspicion of Kal'tsit's betrayal.
• Trust and Cooperation: Despite their initial conflict, Nana and W find common ground and agree to cooperate.
• Investigation and Truth-seeking: Both characters seek the truth behind Her Highness's assassination and Kal'tsit's involvement.

Character Interactions

• Nana and W: Their initial hostility turns into cooperation as they find common goals.
• W and Ah Fu: W shows respect for Ah Fu's knowledge and supports his alliance with Nana.
• W and Kal'tsit: W's suspicion of Kal'tsit drives her to seek Nana's help in investigating her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nana and W agree to cooperate, with W returning Mary's Desert Eagle and Frostleaf's weapon.
• Nana teaches Mary how to use a gun to protect herself.
• Nana stands watch alone through a snowfield night, testing her Elder's physique.
• The next morning, the group sorts through supplies, with Nana's group picking first, followed by the Mercenaries, and the remaining items going to the Reunion Movement.
• W gives Nana ammunition pouches for Mary's weapons.

Character Developments

• Nana: Shows responsibility and commitment to her mission, testing her new powers and considering the well-being of her group.
• Mary: Struggles with post-traumatic stress and Oripathy, but shows determination to learn how to use a gun for self-defense.
• W: Shows cooperation and understanding, returning weapons to Mary and Frostleaf, and providing ammunition pouches for Mary's weapons.

Significant Themes

• Power and responsibility: Nana tests her new powers and considers their proper use.
• Cooperation and trust: Nana and W agree to work together, with W showing understanding and cooperation.
• Self-defense and empowerment: Mary learns how to use a gun to protect herself, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and agency.

Character Interactions

• Nana and Mary: Nana teaches Mary how to use a gun, showing care and concern for Mary's well-being.
• Nana and W: Nana and W agree to cooperate, with W showing understanding and cooperation in returning weapons and providing ammunition pouches.
• The group and the Mercenaries: The group and the Mercenaries work together to sort through supplies, with Nana's group picking first and the remaining items going to the Reunion Movement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mary receives a belt with two guns from W, which she hesitates to use due to her past.
• Nana asks Mary why she came to Ursus, and Mary reveals she was part of an investigation group looking into the Leytonson City massacre.
• The Sarkaz prepare to equip and name the two young girls, Aili and Xiya, in a tribal ritual led by Nana.
• During the ritual, Aili and Xiya transform into Fallen Angels, causing chaos among the Sarkaz.
• Nana reveals her true form as a Sankta to calm the Sarkaz, and the two girls fall asleep against her, clutching her Blood Ribbons.

Character Developments

• Mary struggles with using the guns given to her by W, as they remind her of her past and the deaths of her team members.
• Nana grapples with her identity as a Sankta and her role in the Sarkaz tribe, ultimately revealing her true form to protect the two girls.
• Aili and Xiya transform into Fallen Angels during the naming ritual, indicating a significant change in their status and abilities.

Significant Themes

• The burden of the past and the difficulty of moving on from traumatic experiences (Mary's struggle with using the guns).
• The complex relationships between different factions and the challenges of maintaining peace and cooperation (Nana's role among the Sarkaz and the reaction to Aili and Xiya's transformation).
• The power of rituals and their potential consequences (the naming ritual leading to Aili and Xiya's transformation).

Character Interactions

• Nana and Mary discuss Mary's past and her reasons for coming to Ursus.
• Nana leads the naming ritual for Aili and Xiya, with the support of Ah Fu and the other Sarkaz.
• W supports Nana and helps calm the Sarkaz after Aili and Xiya's transformation.
• Ah Fu advises Nana on how to handle the situation with the Sarkaz and the two girls.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mercenaries' initial reaction to Nana's request for protection causes her to realize the precariousness of their alliance.
• Aili and Xiya transform into Sankta, causing concern and unease among the Mercenaries.
• Nana decides to take responsibility for the two girls and plans to hide their horns to prevent identification as former Sankta.
• Nana reveals her true identity as a Rhodes Island operator and Columbian agent to her companions.
• W agrees to join Rhodes Island and investigate Kal'tsit under Nana's recommendation.

Character Developments

• Nana: Struggles with the consequences of her actions and the safety of her companions. Reveals her true identity and takes responsibility for her actions.
• W: Agrees to join Rhodes Island and investigate Kal'tsit, showing a willingness to work with Nana.
• Mary: Agrees to cooperate with Nana and disappear if necessary, showing trust in Nana.
• Frostleaf and Little Fox: Remain loyal to Mary and follow her lead in cooperating with Nana.

Significant Themes

• The burden of secrets and the consequences of revealing them.
• The struggle between duty and personal feelings.
• The cyclical nature of hatred and the difficulty of escaping it.

Character Interactions

• Nana and W: Nana tries to recruit W to join Rhodes Island, and W agrees after considering the benefits.
• Nana and Mary: Nana reveals her true identity to Mary, who agrees to cooperate with her.
• Nana and Frostleaf/Little Fox: Nana reassures Frostleaf and Little Fox that she will help them, and they agree to follow her lead.
• W and Nana: W agrees to join Rhodes Island and investigate Kal'tsit under Nana's recommendation, showing a willingness to work with her.