Shuurei and Eigetsu finally begin to learn that their positions will not come easy. Shuurei allows time for Seiran in order to make up for her recent shortcomings under the guidance of Ensei. Kokujun asks to protect Shunki before he sets off for Koren to confront his brother.
秀麗等人將佔據金華的殺刃賊徹底掃蕩，並忙著處理後續之時，州府琥璉來了一名自稱由准的官吏。由准和燕青似乎是舊識，他也很有效率地幫忙秀麗等人處理各種公務。此時，茶家的三男克洵做出了某項決定，並獨自前往琥璉。
