With Durin headed off to the Imperial Palace as a consort candidate, Suzuno agrees to dance with Durin’s troupe at the Vihara, where she can learn more about the Sangha and their alliance with the False Priestess. Along the way, Suzuno navigates her feelings about Tatara’s confession and her engagement to Seiji. When the dance finally begins, Ning-Lan and Nirsha choose this moment to attack—with dire consequences for Suzuno!