The White Tiger Siblings Fohl and Alto are bought by Naofumi, who uses one of his potions to heal Alto. Naofumi returns to Seyaette with the freed demi-humans, making preparations to bolster their defenses, while Fohl helps his sister recover. One night, a group of slavers attack the village but Fohl uses a flare left by Naofumi to warn him and his party, who return in time to defeat the attackers and protect the children. As the enemies have ties to another noble, Naofumi is informed that he could neither arrest nor execute them and decides to make an example of them by selling them as slaves in Siltvelt. At the capital, Naofumi holds a ceremony at the Dragon Hourglass to reset Sadeena and Fohl's stats, welcoming them to his party. At the castle, they pass by Aultcray, who approaches Fohl and Alto, finding them familiar. Queen Mirellia tells Naofumi about Aultcray's days as the Staff Hero, how he used to be a renowned warrior and tactician, fighting for the sake of his younger sister, until her death left him vengeful and ruthless. She also reveals that they've discovered Motoyasu's whereabouts.