But her new mission might be her downfall, for it involves working with witches, the group of people she always tries to distance herself from and against whose magic her strength might be no match.

The scene cuts to Eclipse, Mirage's schoolmate at Silverfire, one of the numerous Hunter schools, walking through Chervie's streets amidst a festival.

Eclipse teases Mirage and they talk and catch up with each other until Ice arrives, a Hunter from Thornblood, a school Silverfire is not friendly with.

A hostile conversation takes place and only stops when Mirage learns she was chosen for a commission.

Mirage pays for a private room, which is hard to find and expensive since the festival is taking place.

She and Eclipse search the room for any possible places where eavesdroppers might hide and, finding none, start talking.

They are prepped by a witch and after discussing it, decides to go to Starfall to investigate Tari-nakana's house Meanwhile, Miryo is introduced in the story sitting on a roof.