The chapter begins with Van meeting Moonbay's father. He presents Van with new clothes, ones that Jadow used to own. It's revealed that Moonbay is one of 33 children, with her father being chief of the clan. They set off, with Moonbay being instructed to watch over Van. Something she happily accepts. Soon they arrive at Porto, a seaside town attached to a giant power-generating Zoid: Wendeen. The girl, Rebecca, offers to be their guide. They visit the library, but ultimately get no leads. The librarian suggest searching larger libraries, such as the one in the republican capital.