Dragunov had been told by General Torque that capturing Seth was his only objective, and that a military intervention was not his wish. But even after Dragunov reports that he has Seth, the Inquisition warships begin to bomb Caislean Merlin. Dragunov defies orders to join his former squadron and try to stop the war. Meanwhile, Seth takes on Santori, but is overwhelmed by his immense strength. Then a mysterious figure descends upon the battlefield...