Koro and Dorma face a demon that can read the deepest secrets of their hearts, and together they must overcome their darkest fears—or succumb to them. Meanwhile, Lu and Aki are stranded at the bottom of the world, poised to finally lift the ancient secret of the "Hall of Dreaming Treasures." But when the dreaded Houndmaster tracks them down, Lu must face a truth she long sought to run from. Collects SCALES and SCOUNDRELS #6-10