A worrying rumor is circulating in Qin: it is said that Ryo Fui, from his city of exile, is gathering the king's enemies for some dark scheme. Unable to ignore this potential crisis, Sei decides to visit his former rival himself. Indeed, he cannot afford to deal with a civil war, as the conquest of Zhao is running up against the solid defensive lines gathered around the capital. To counter these difficulties, Shouheikun makes an unexpected decision...