Setting Out for the Capital Sir Leon reveals he has joined the anti-Highland group, the Steelblood Front, having enough of the Highlanders mistreating the surface people and having a monopoly on Artifacts. He tries to kidnap Eris for the Steelblood Front so they can make their own Hieral Menace, but is stop by Chris, although they are both confused by her love of fighting. Suddenly Rani, who went to confront Rahl, is seen jumping out the window after Rahl has turned into Magicite beast due to Leon using Prismer powder on him as punishment...