The Sweeper’s Alliance reformed, willing to play decoy for Chronos after witnessing firsthand the destructive power of the Apostles' newest weapons. But they arrive a bit late to the party, washing ashore well after the Numbers have already started to play. The group now divided, everyone battles at best they may in the confusion, differences soon forgotten and the very elements turned to battle. Every side suffers losses. Eve seeks an enemy's salvation even in the heat of battle, driven by mutual acquaintance. And Creed's madness knows no bounds as he waits within his inner sanctum...