Our trio has a new assignment to fight the Surrogate—finding Ursa's long-lost father, who might finally give them answers about the Priestess! This time, they've got help from elder mage Rosalba, and an incredible vehicle. But tension simmers—how can Charris trust a mage who could magically brainwash her at any moment? The key to repairing trust may also be the key to the Surrogate!