While attending the fete, Tesca crosses paths with Alezandra Feyne, an old flame and daughter of one of the Duke's greatest enemies.

Tesca and Kayrla join in the estate's preparations for the grand fete celebrating the Duke's reign.

Tesca begins Kayrla's training as a spy in the Duke's service.

Late at night aboard the Cutlass, Jolly Red has an unexpected visitor.

Tesca escorts Kayrla to an audience with Duke Stephen Kohaya, who has an offer for her.

At the end of Chapter 17, Kayrla was stabbed and her body was lost in the harbor. Or...was it?

Jolly Red tracks down Kayrla at last.

Galen, learning that Jolly Red may have learned where Kayrla is hiding, decides the time has come for action.

Kayrla studies the mysterious pendant more closely and discovers its true value.

Pursuing the Sabrian who sold information on Kayrla to Jolly Red, Tesca learns that he is not the only person interested in this exotic stranger.