With the conflict with the humans behind them, Parabellum Mercenary Company releases what prisoners remain and offers them a provisional place in the mercenary company. However, several of these potential recruits think they deserve better treatment.

Ogrou and his group arrive at Trient, and he gives the abducted humans the chance to leave and live among their own people. A chance encounter with some ruffians gives Parabellum Mercenary Company an opportunity for a lucrative job.

Ogrou and his group arrive at a small human village called Mason. Out in the country, demi-human prejudices run even deeper. Shortly after their stop at the village, the two chef sisters start feeling strange.