Conflict at the Snow Sea Kaina and Ririha leap into the Snow Sea, but the Valghians are able to capture them before the Atlandian cavalry led by Orinoga can reach them. Orinoga tries to rescue Ririha, but the Valghian officer leading the patrol proves to be too powerful for him to defeat, leading Ririha to order him to take Kaina to safety instead. Forced to follow Ririha's order, Orinoga leaves her behind and takes Kaina to Atland. Ririha's father is disheartened to hear of Ririha's capture, but refuses to authorize another rescue attempt due to the casualties Atland has suffered so far...