As she fights for both her own survival and that of her gravely injured companion, Oeufcoque, Rune Balot is overcome with tears in the face of Boiled, the ruthless assassin employed by Shell. Fortunately, Doctor Easter is able to come to their aid just in the nick of time, arriving with his state-of-the-art, protective vehicle, the Humpty Dumpty, built for the explicit purpose of rescuing those in peril. Together, they embark on a journey towards Paradise, the birthplace of the Scramble 09 technology that brought Boiled back to life, in a mission to uncover the hidden secrets of Mardock City's past and its potential future. As the stakes continue to rise throughout this gripping second chapter of the Mardock Scramble series, Balot is forced to make a difficult decision between fighting for what's right and seeking peace within the tranquil utopia of Paradise.