Jinto meets the captain of the patrol ship Gosroth and learns more about Lafiel.

Sitting idly in a spaceport, Jinto awaits his Abh chaperone. Having never seen an Abh in person before, reality and his expectations don’t quite match up.

The planet Martine is invaded by an alien race known as the Abh. In order to prevent bloodshed and to guarantee his place among Abh aristocracy, the president surrenders. Years later, his son is tasked with learning the culture of their new rulers.