Fleeing from the Erste Empire, Gran and his comrades on the Grandcypher are offered a chance to negotiate a ceasefire. Meeting in Albion Citadel, a neutral territory, they are warmly received by Vira Lillie - a Lord Commander and friend of Katalina Alize from her days in Albion. The Skyfarers are officially pardoned by Imperial General Furias, but the air remains tense. After attending a gala in their honor, the crew discovers a letter from Katalina announcing her resignation and learns of a Primal Beast on the island. Gran sets out to find their lost comrade while Eugen and Rackam investigate the Empire's presence, suspecting more sinister intentions. Despite their negotiations' conclusion, tensions remain high, fueled by the Erste delegation's continued presence on Albion.