Lilac wakes up naked and lost in an alleyway, having terrible thoughts about what it means (even though it's happened before). A Kiriga woman takes her indoors and gives her some basic clothing, but Lilac spots one of the mercenaries from the fight in the House of Comfort and follows him.

The Shiga mercenary leads her to none other than the estate of Master Hakuu. Remembering her promise to Lady Umeko, Lilac sneaks into the mansion to try and find out what is going on.

She discovers an entire mercenary camp on the grounds, and even stranger things inside, such as a harem of females wearing featureless helmets and restraints that make it impossible for them to see or move quickly. Following one of the strange servants, the human comes across Hakuu's private sanctum, where he talks to a noble-looking Cervani buck amidst 'statues' that strike horror into Lilac's heart.

She quickly retreats before being discovered, but not before pilfering a small seal to show Lady Umeko she was there.