After coming into his own as a full Xam’d, Akiyuki summons all his energy to try and stop the Hiruken Emperor’s deadly attack. But when the two meet in the sky, the Emperor reveals he has another agenda—one that involves Akiyuki to complete the final step of the Emperor’s goal. Shiroza discovers that Nakiami is the one who abandoned Lady Sannova many years ago. And Kujireika suffers a terrible consequence after her encounter with the Emperor.   …