The Swordsman from the Far East A shape-shifter called Loki the Faceless infiltrates the prison holding murderer Hugo Coppelia. Alma lusts after Noel and tries to seduce him at every opportunity. They visit the Appraisal Association where Gnomes rank up people’s skills once they have accumulated experience. Alma is ready to rank up from Scout to Assassin but Noel asks her to wait until they have hired another member, which upsets her. Loki passes Noel information on Hugo, whom Noel intends to prove is innocent so Hugo can join Blue Beyond...