The furor over the buried treasure is over, the antidote for Release is complete, and everything seems to be looking up. Unfortunately, conflict between the worshippers of the sun god and the earth mother intensifies, unleashing a new wave of violence and chaos. At the same time, Vincent exposes the truth about Matthew's background. The kept man is once again suspected of murder and taken into the Paladins’ custody...but their investigation homes in on Arwin, instead! The heavy hand of the law prepares to bring down a harsh verdict, but luckily the princess knight has the best person in town to represent her in court—Matthew himself!