Alice’s hatred towards the Empire grows stronger after their recent attack, when Iska, in pursuit of Vichyssoise, appears in front of her. They can no longer maintain their easy relationship as a friendly rival. With ruthless determination, Alice declares war on Iska, regarding him as an Imperial swordsman, hostile towards the Sovereignty. Meanwhile, a man watches their battle and sighs... Salinger the sorcerer had also followed a similar fate as the two.