Chapter 4-9

== Mikael ==
The Rivals arrive in Kanissa by train. They prepare to board an airship, but a scout reports the presence of Mizu Hidora in the city. Tieken detours their plan, moving to hunt down the ex-president for a meeting.
(conflict takes place in Takeshi's section below)
The three - Mikael, Tiemoko, and Tieken - leave the scene and return to the airport. They board the ship and head for Kanissa.
Tiemoko separates from her father and cashes in her favor, stating she needs his help in The Red City. It would end up being anything but a favor.
=== Characters ===
* Tieken Orredo
* Mikael
* Tiemoko Orredo
* Mizu Hidora
* Takeshi Shou
* Thana Nazir
* Lance, The Azure Bladesman
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=== Time ===
* May 10th
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== Takeshi ==
Mizu returns to the apartment he, Takeshi, and Thana had been staying in. Thana is out searching for Lance, as was Mizu before he returned. Takeshi is eating fast food for lunch.
They are attacked abruptly by Tieken and his surrogate children. Tieken taunts Mizu about his fall in status and how he is now an errand boy for the Empress. The combat goes on for minutes. Soon enough, Lance and Thana come to their rescue. Lance duels Tieken to a standstill, nearly losing when Thana pulled them out.
Now joined by Thana and Lance, Mikael and Mizu head to the airport where they'll bring Lance before the Empress.
Aboard the airship, they have a few quiet moments. Mizu is hesitantly watching the airship ahead of them which he worries is Tieken. His worries are soon found to be correct.
=== Characters ===
* Tieken Orredo
* Mikael
* Tiemoko Orredo
* Mizu Hidora
* Takeshi Shou
* Thana Nazir
* Lance, The Azure Bladesman
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=== Time ===
* May 10th
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