Fortress Nation Kaina, Ririha, and Yaona explore Valghia, and see that most of the city is an impoverished slum where the citizens are struggling to survive amid water shortages. When they let their guard down, most of their belongings are stolen by a gang of children, including a young girl named Chiru who steals Ririha's necklace. Chiru attempts to trade the necklace for water, but the Valghian soldiers recognize it as Ririha's. The Admiral concocts a plan to publicly execute Chiru to draw Ririha out. Not wanting to have an innocent child die her place, Ririha reveals her presence...