Through a series of forts and checkpoints, Shaone is interrupted and forced into many skirmishes. With Veredo and his guards Shaone is able to push through to the final gate in the Imperial City, but are met by a large force and two Force Masters, Daniel and Saiha. Tired and suffering major losses to their forces, the prince and Veredo seem to be stuck until the interference of two masked men (Yulian and Haisha) allows the decimated force to escape.